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Fluent Fiction - Italian: Love, Ambition, and Balance: Giuliana's Journey in Milano Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-04-29-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Nella città vibrante di Milano, in un loft moderno, c'era Giuliana.En: In the vibrant city of Milano, in a modern loft, there was Giuliana.It: Il suo loft era luminoso, con pareti bianche, arredamento in vetro e acciaio che brillava sotto il sole primaverile.En: Her loft was bright, with white walls, and glass and steel furniture that shone under the spring sun.It: Dalle finestre, si vedevano le vivaci strade della moda di Milano.En: From the windows, one could see the lively fashion streets of Milano.It: Giuliana era una giovane stilista.En: Giuliana was a young designer.It: Ambiziosa, sognava di firmare un contratto con una grande casa di moda internazionale.En: Ambitious, she dreamed of signing a contract with a big international fashion house.It: Ma Giuliana era sola, persa tra il lavoro e la vita.En: But Giuliana was alone, lost between work and life.It: Lorenzo, suo amico fedele, lavorava nel settore tecnologico.En: Lorenzo, her loyal friend, worked in the technology sector.It: Era segretamente innamorato di Giuliana.En: He was secretly in love with Giuliana.It: La sosteneva sempre, disposto a fare qualsiasi cosa per lei.En: He always supported her, willing to do anything for her.It: Poi c'era Marco, il giovane fratello di Giuliana.En: Then there was Marco, Giuliana's younger brother.It: Aveva appena finito l'università, un po' confuso sul suo futuro.En: He had just finished university, a little confused about his future.It: Giuliana voleva aiutarlo, ma il lavoro assorbiva tutto il suo tempo.En: Giuliana wanted to help him, but work consumed all her time.It: Un giorno, durante la festa della Liberazione il 25 aprile, Marco ebbe un improvviso malore.En: One day, during the Liberation Day celebration on April 25th, Marco suddenly fell ill.It: Fu portato in ospedale e Giuliana ricevette la notizia mentre preparava una presentazione importante.En: He was taken to the hospital and Giuliana received the news while preparing an important presentation.It: Dovette scegliere: andare in ospedale o al meeting.En: She had to choose: go to the hospital or attend the meeting.It: Con il cuore in tumulto, Giuliana corse all'ospedale.En: With her heart in turmoil, Giuliana ran to the hospital.It: Entrò nella stanza di Marco, trovandolo pallido ma cosciente.En: She entered Marco's room, finding him pale but conscious.It: Mentre lo teneva per mano, il telefono squillò.En: While she held his hand, the phone rang.It: Era la casa di moda.En: It was the fashion house.It: Giuliana guardò Marco.En: Giuliana looked at Marco.It: Voleva esserci per lui.En: She wanted to be there for him.It: Decise di restare al suo fianco e rifiutò la chiamata.En: She decided to stay by his side and declined the call.It: Lorenzo allora, vedendo la sua difficoltà, si offrì di andare al suo posto.En: Lorenzo, seeing her struggle, offered to go in her place.It: Aveva conosciuto i disegni di Giuliana e promise di fare del suo meglio.En: He had learned of Giuliana's designs and promised to do his best.It: La tensione era alta.En: The tension was high.It: Ore dopo, Lorenzo richiamò Giuliana.En: Hours later, Lorenzo called Giuliana back.It: Il sorriso nella sua voce era chiaro.En: The smile in his voice was clear.It: "Ho ottenuto il contratto!"En: "I got the contract!"It: disse.En: he said.It: Giuliana, sollevata, abbracciò Marco con lacrime di gioia.En: Giuliana, relieved, hugged Marco with tears of joy.It: Scoprì che a volte, affidarsi agli altri era la vera forza.En: She discovered that sometimes, relying on others was the true strength.It: La famiglia e gli amici erano importanti quanto i suoi sogni.En: Family and friends were as important as her dreams.It: Il sole calò su Milano, illuminando il loro cammino nuovo e più forte.En: The sun set over Milano, lighting their new and stronger path.It: La vita continuava, ma con una nuova consapevolezza: l'equilibrio tra ambizione e amore è la chiave della felicità.En: Life went on, but with a new awareness: the balance between ambition and love is the key to happiness.It: Giuliana sapeva di potercela fare, con Lorenzo e Marco al suo fianco.En: Giuliana knew she could make it, with Lorenzo and Marco by her side. Vocabulary Words:vibrant: vibranteloft: il loftbright: luminosofurniture: l'arredamentoambitious: ambiziosacontract: il contrattointernational: internazionalefashion house: la casa di modafaithful: fedelesector: il settoreuniversity: l'universitàconfused: confusoconsume: assorbireLiberation Day: la festa della Liberazionecelebration: la festaillness: il malorehospital: l'ospedaleturmoil: il tumultopale: pallidoconscious: coscientestruggle: la difficoltàrelieved: sollevatatears of joy: lacrime di gioiastrength: la forzaawareness: la consapevolezzabalance: l'equilibrioambition: l'ambizionefaithful: fedelepath: il camminohappiness: la felicità

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Mysteries on Øresund Bridge: A Road Trip Surprise Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-04-28-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Jens, Marie og Lars kørte i Mariens lyseblå bil.En: Jens, Marie, and Lars drove in Marie's light blue car.Da: Det var en klar forårsdag, og solens stråler glimtede på Øresundsbroens høje søjler.En: It was a clear spring day, and the sun's rays glittered on the tall pillars of the Øresund Bridge.Da: Bag dem lå København, og foran dem ventede Malmös charmerende gader.En: Behind them lay Copenhagen, and ahead of them awaited the charming streets of Malmö.Da: De havde netop nået broens midte, hvor udsigten over vandet var spektakulær.En: They had just reached the middle of the bridge, where the view over the water was spectacular.Da: Pludselig mærkede Jens en uro.En: Suddenly, Jens felt uneasy.Da: "Stop bilen et øjeblik," bad han.En: "Stop the car for a moment," he asked.Da: Marie så undrende på ham, men kørte ind til siden på en af de små nødpladser på broen.En: Marie looked at him in surprise but pulled over to one of the small emergency stops on the bridge.Da: "Jeg hørte noget mærkeligt i bagagerummet," sagde Jens.En: "I heard something strange in the trunk," said Jens.Da: "Måske bør vi tjekke det."En: "Maybe we should check it."Da: Marie trak på skuldrene og steg ud, fulgt af Lars, som altid var rolig og smilende.En: Marie shrugged and got out, followed by Lars, who was always calm and smiling.Da: Da de åbnede bagagerummet, lå der et mystisk pakket ind i brunt papir.En: When they opened the trunk, there was something mysteriously wrapped in brown paper.Da: Ingen af dem havde set det før.En: None of them had seen it before.Da: "Hvad kan det mon være?"En: "I wonder what it could be?"Da: spurgte Marie ivrigt.En: asked Marie eagerly.Da: Jens stirrede på pakken med en blanding af interesse og nervøsitet.En: Jens stared at the parcel with a mix of interest and nervousness.Da: Han vidste, at han skulle handle forsigtigt.En: He knew he needed to act cautiously.Da: "Vi kunne åbne den, men hvad nu hvis det er farligt?En: "We could open it, but what if it's dangerous?Da: Måske burde vi ringe til politiet," overvejede han højt.En: Maybe we should call the police," he considered aloud.Da: Lars lagde en beroligende hånd på Jens' skulder.En: Lars placed a reassuring hand on Jens's shoulder.Da: "Lad os først se, hvad det er.En: "Let's first see what it is.Da: Det kan være noget harmløst," foreslog han.En: It could be something harmless," he suggested.Da: Med et hurtigt blik på hinanden besluttede de sig for at undersøge skatten selv.En: With a quick glance at each other, they decided to investigate the treasure themselves.Da: De brugte knappen af en bilnøgle til forsigtigt at skære pakken op.En: They used the button of a car key to carefully cut the parcel open.Da: Inden i fandt de en kryptisk seddel og en mærkelig enhed, der lignede noget fra fremtiden.En: Inside, they found a cryptic note and a strange device that looked like something from the future.Da: Sedlen var skrevet med en håndskrift, de ikke genkendte.En: The note was written in handwriting they did not recognize.Da: "Hvad står der?"En: "What does it say?"Da: spurgte Marie nysgerrig.En: asked Marie curiously.Da: Jens læste højt: "Tak for din tillid.En: Jens read aloud: "Thank you for your trust.Da: Næste stop, overraskelser venter."En: Next stop, surprises await."Da: De kikkede på hinanden med fornyet mistanke.En: They looked at each other with renewed suspicion.Da: Hvem havde lagt pakken i deres bil?En: Who had placed the parcel in their car?Da: Kunne det have forbindelse til de fremmede, de mødte sidste sommer på en strand i Skagen?En: Could it be connected to the strangers they met last summer on a beach in Skagen?Da: Lars, med sit sind i ro, foreslog, at de skulle dokumentere alt og give det til myndighederne, da de nåede Malmö.En: Lars, with his mind at ease, suggested that they document everything and hand it over to the authorities when they reached Malmö.Da: "Bedre at være på den sikre side," sagde han.En: "Better to be safe than sorry," he said.Da: Da de trillede ind i Malmös grænsekontrol, følte de sig både lettede og nysgerrige.En: As they rolled into Malmö's border control, they felt both relieved and curious.Da: De afleverede pakken til tolderne og forklarede det hele.En: They handed the parcel to the customs officers and explained everything.Da: Jens så ud på solen, der nu hang lavt i horisonten, og indså noget.En: Jens looked out at the sun, now hanging low on the horizon, and realized something.Da: Livet havde mange uvisse momenter, men det var dem, der gjorde det værd at leve.En: Life had many uncertain moments, but it was those that made it worth living.Da: Han smilede til Marie og Lars og begyndte at forstå, at ikke alt kunne kontrolleres eller forklares.En: He smiled at Marie and Lars and began to understand that not everything could be controlled or explained.Da: Det var en ny begyndelse for Jens, en der accepterede det uforudsigelige lidt mere villigt.En: It was a new beginning for Jens, one where he accepted the unpredictable a little more willingly. Vocabulary Words:glittered: glimtedepillars: søjlercharming: charmerendespectacular: spektakulæruneasy: uroemergency stops: nødpladsertrunk: bagagerummetshrugged: trak på skuldrenemysteriously: mystiskwrapped: pakket indeagerly: ivrignervousness: nervøsitetcautiously: forsigtigtreassuring: beroligendeharmless: harmløstcryptic: kryptiskhandwriting: håndskriftsuspicions: mistankestrangers: fremmededocument: dokumentereauthorities: myndighedernecurious: nysgerrigcustoms officers: toldernehorizon: horisontenuncertain: uvissebeginning: begyndelseunpredictable: uforudsigeligecontrolled: kontrolleresexplained: forklaressmiled: smilede

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Easter Awakening: Finding Peace on Planina Tare's Slopes Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-04-23-22-34-01-sr Story Transcript:Sr: На обалама планине Таре, у скровитом кутку где зеленило пролећне природе умирује срце, одржавао се духовни ретрит.En: On the slopes of planina Tare, in a secluded corner where the greenery of the spring nature soothes the heart, a spiritual retreat was taking place.Sr: Дрвене колибе окруживале су простор за медитацију, украшене традиционалним украсима за Васкрс.En: Wooden cabins surrounded the meditation area, decorated with traditional Easter ornaments.Sr: У дивљини је владао мир, али живот је ускоро требало да унесе промену.En: Peace reigned in the wilderness, but life was soon about to bring change.Sr: Милена, жена у тридесетим годинама, дошла је на ретрит у нади да ће пронаћи мир након бурног периода на послу.En: Milena, a woman in her thirties, came to the retreat hoping to find peace after a tumultuous period at work.Sr: Желела је да научи како да се ослободи стреса и прихвати рањивост коју је пред другима скривала.En: She wanted to learn how to release stress and accept the vulnerability she had hidden from others.Sr: Са друге стране, Владимир, свежи дипломац медицине, волонтирао је на ретриту.En: On the other hand, Vladimir, a recent medical graduate, was volunteering at the retreat.Sr: Надао се да ће својим знањем допринети добробити учесника и стећи драгоцено искуство пре почетка специјализације.En: He hoped to contribute to the well-being of the participants with his knowledge and gain valuable experience before starting his specialization.Sr: Али, дубоко у себи, сумњао је у своје способности.En: But deep down, he doubted his abilities.Sr: Док је православна литургија нечујно одјекивала из близине, група се окупила за припрему за медитацију.En: While the Orthodox liturgy quietly echoed from nearby, the group gathered to prepare for meditation.Sr: Мирис свежег ваздуха носио је у себи нешто неочекивано, што је сада претило да изазове хаос.En: The fresh air carried with it something unexpected, which now threatened to cause chaos.Sr: Изненада, Милена је почела да се гуши.En: Suddenly, Milena began to choke.Sr: Њено лице постајало је црвено док је хватала ваздух.En: Her face turned red as she gasped for air.Sr: Владимир је, с ауторитетом који није осећао, пришао.En: Vladimir, with an authority he did not feel, approached.Sr: Углавном опремљен са мало медицинског материјала, али са срцем пуним намере да помогне, запечатио је своје страхове и улогао све своје знање.En: Mainly equipped with a little medical material but with a heart full of intent to help, he sealed away his fears and applied all his knowledge.Sr: Милена је, суочена са хитном ситуацијом, морала да одабере да ли ће веровати Владимиру.En: Confronted with the urgent situation, Milena had to choose whether to trust Vladimir.Sr: Угушени звук њеног срца у једном трену уступио је место одлучној акцији.En: The muffled sound of her heart in one instant gave way to decisive action.Sr: Владимир је брзо применио меру прве помоћи, употребљавајући адреналин из прибора, молећи се да ће његове одлуке спасти Миленин живот.En: Vladimir quickly applied first aid, using adrenaline from the kit, praying that his decisions would save Milena's life.Sr: Минуте су се претвориле у вечност, али онда је Милена полако почела да дише нормално.En: Minutes turned into eternity, but then Milena slowly began to breathe normally.Sr: Његова интервенција је успела.En: His intervention succeeded.Sr: Захвалност и олакшање њених очију биле су награда за сваки његов труд, за све сумње које је надвладао.En: The gratitude and relief in her eyes were the reward for all his efforts, for all the doubts he had overcome.Sr: Учесници ретрита окупили су се око њих.En: The retreat participants gathered around them.Sr: Његова храброст и милост признали су сви, а Владимир је осетио како у њему расте нова снага и поверење у себе.En: His courage and grace were recognized by all, and Vladimir felt new strength and self-confidence growing within him.Sr: Милена, пак, схватила је да не мора све сама да носи и почела је отварати своје срце према другима.En: Milena, on the other hand, realized she didn't have to carry everything on her own and began to open her heart to others.Sr: Док се сунце спуштало за хоризонт, а са малене црквице зачуо глас звона, истина је сијала и унутар душа.En: As the sun set on the horizon, and from the small church, the sound of bells was heard, the truth shone within their souls.Sr: У новој сезони живота, Владимир и Милена пронашли су мир у својим улогама.En: In the new season of life, Vladimir and Milena found peace in their roles.Sr: Живот, оштро као планински ветар, оковао их је у тренуцима, учећи их да заједно плешу кроз изазове и славе добитке.En: Life, sharp as the mountain wind, bounded them in moments, teaching them to dance together through challenges and celebrate gains.Sr: Позадина планине Таре остала је мирна, њени брегови стари сведоци поновног рођења свих, спремни да дочекају нове душе са новим причама о рањивости, храбрости и поновном успону.En: The backdrop of planina Tare remained calm, its hills old witnesses of everyone's rebirth, ready to welcome new souls with new stories of vulnerability, courage, and resurgence. Vocabulary Words:slopes: обалеsecluded: скровитgreenery: зеленилоsoothes: умирујеtumultuous: бурногrelease: ослободиvulnerability: рањивостcontribute: допринетиchaos: хаосchoke: гушиvolunteering: волонтираоintent: намереurgent: хитномintervention: интервенцијаgratitude: захвалностrelief: олакшањеcourage: храбростconfidence: поверењеhorizon: хоризонтbells: звонаbreathe: дишеdoubts: сумњеeternity: вечностresurgence: поновном успонуrebirth: поновног рођењаornaments: украсимаsurrounded: окруживалеtradition: традиционалнимdecisive: одлучнојwilderness: дивљини

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Steam, Serendipity & New Beginnings: Katalin's Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-04-22-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A termálvizes pára lustán gomolygott a Széchenyi Fürdő fölött, ahol a napsütés játszadozott a felszínen.En: The thermal water vapor lazily billowed above the Széchenyi Fürdő, where the sunlight played on the surface.Hu: A tavaszi virágok illatát hozta a szél, miközben a látogatók csendesen beszélgettek és élvezték a víz melegét.En: The wind carried the scent of spring flowers as the visitors quietly chatted and enjoyed the warmth of the water.Hu: Katalin, a szenvedélyes idegenvezető, itt bújt el a hétköznapok elől, s a város történetének titkaival szőtte át gondolatait.En: Katalin, the passionate tour guide, hid away here from the everyday hustle and wove the secrets of the city's history into her thoughts.Hu: Vágyott valamire, ami új és izgalmas, de eddig sosem mert kilépni a megszokott rutinból.En: She longed for something new and exciting but had never dared to step out of her routine.Hu: Egy nap, ahogy Katalin szokás szerint a meleg medencében ült, valami különös történt.En: One day, as Katalin was sitting in the warm pool as usual, something unusual happened.Hu: Egy ismerős alak jelent meg a gőzön át.En: A familiar figure appeared through the steam.Hu: Elsőre nem hitt a szemének, de amint az alak közelebb ért, világossá vált, hogy régi barátja, Zoltán az.En: At first, she couldn't believe her eyes, but as the figure came closer, it became clear that it was her old friend, Zoltán.Hu: Zoltán gyerekkori jóbarátja volt, de már évek óta nem találkoztak, mivel Zoltán egy másik városba költözött.En: Zoltán had been a good childhood friend, but they hadn't met for years, as Zoltán had moved to another city.Hu: Katalin szíve nagyot dobbant, és a szokásos félelmei ellenére döntést hozott.En: Katalin's heart skipped a beat, and despite her usual fears, she made a decision.Hu: Rádöbbent, ez lehetőséget kínál neki, hogy kilépjen a rutinból.En: She realized this offered her a chance to step out of her routine.Hu: „Szia, Zoltán!En: "Hi, Zoltán!"Hu: ”– kiáltotta mosolyogva és integetett felé.En: she shouted with a smile, waving to him.Hu: Zoltán meglepetten és örömmel közeledett.En: Zoltán approached, surprised and delighted.Hu: „Katalin!En: "Katalin!Hu: Nem hittem volna, hogy pont itt találkozunk!En: I never thought we'd meet here!"Hu: ” – válaszolta Zoltán, majd leült mellé a vízben.En: Zoltán replied, then sat down next to her in the water.Hu: Beszélgetni kezdtek, először a régi időkről, majd hamar a jelen felé terelődött a szó.En: They started talking, first about old times, and soon the conversation shifted to the present.Hu: A meleg víz körülölelte őket, ahogyan Katalin megosztotta gondolatait a változás utáni vágyáról.En: The warm water enveloped them as Katalin shared her thoughts about her longing for change.Hu: Zoltán csendesen hallgatott, majd bátorítóan megszólalt: „Bátorság kell hozzá, de mindig van út, ami új lehetőségeket hoz.En: Zoltán listened quietly, then spoke encouragingly: "It takes courage, but there's always a way that brings new opportunities.Hu: Nézd csak meg, mi is milyen régen találkoztunk, és most mégis itt vagyunk.En: Just look at us, we haven't seen each other in so long, yet here we are."Hu: ”A szavai megütötték Katalint.En: His words struck Katalin.Hu: Ahogy beszélgettek a medence közepén lebegve, valami megváltozott benne.En: As they conversed, floating in the middle of the pool, something changed within her.Hu: Rájött, hogy az élet többről is szólhat, mint a megszokott rutin.En: She realized that life could be more than just the usual routine.Hu: Ahogy a nap lassan lement, a fürdőt narancsszínbe burkolva, Katalin már nem érezte azt a nyomasztó súlyt, amit eddig.En: As the sun slowly set, wrapping the bath in an orange hue, Katalin no longer felt the oppressive weight that she had before.Hu: Új erőt és bátorságot talált a Zoltánnal való találkozásban.En: She found new strength and courage in the encounter with Zoltán.Hu: Elhatározta, hogy nyitottabb lesz a változásra, keresni fog új lehetőségeket, és nem fél meghozni a szükséges döntéseket.En: She decided to be more open to change, to seek new opportunities, and not to fear making the necessary decisions.Hu: Mikor az est leszállt, Katalin búcsút vett Zoltántól, de nem véglegesen, hanem reménnyel, hogy újra találkoznak.En: When the evening descended, Katalin bid farewell to Zoltán, but not permanently, with hope that they would meet again.Hu: Az élet új kapuit tárta ki előtte, és ő készen állt arra, hogy belépjen rajtuk.En: Life had opened new doors for her, and she was ready to step through them.Hu: Aznap este Katalin hazafelé sétálva a tavaszi éjszaka friss levegőjét szívta be mélyen, és szívében először érezte, hogy a változás ajándék lehet.En: That evening, as Katalin walked home, she deeply inhaled the fresh air of the spring night and felt in her heart for the first time that change could be a gift. Vocabulary Words:thermal: termálvapor: párabillowed: gomolygottsunlight: napsütéssurface: felszíncarried: hoztascent: illatquietly: csendesenchatted: beszélgetteklonged: vágyottroutine: rutinfamiliar: ismerősfigure: alakapproached: közeledettcourage: bátorságstruck: megütöttoppressive: nyomasztóenveloped: körülölelteopportunities: lehetőségekgift: ajándékdared: mertshouted: kiáltottadelighted: örömmelshifted: terelődöttencounter: találkozásweave: szőttedescended: leszálltwrapped: burkolvainhale: szívtahope: reménnyel

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Unexpected Selfies and Surprising Friendships in Oslo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-04-22-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Lars sto på taket til Operahuset i Oslo.En: Lars stood on the roof of the Operahuset in Oslo.No: Det var en solrik vårdag, og fjorden glitret i sollyset.En: It was a sunny spring day, and the fjord glittered in the sunlight.No: Han hadde hørt at hans favoritt opera sanger skulle opptre der.En: He had heard that his favorite opera singer was going to perform there.No: Han var spent og klar med sin smarttelefon for en selfie.En: He was excited and ready with his smartphone for a selfie.No: Ingrid og Oskar, hans venner, sto ved siden av ham.En: Ingrid and Oskar, his friends, stood next to him.No: Ingrid så skeptisk på Lars.En: Ingrid looked skeptically at Lars.No: "Er du sikker på at han er her i dag?En: "Are you sure he's here today?"No: " spurte hun.En: she asked.No: "Ja, ja!En: "Yes, yes!"No: " svarte Lars ivrig og veivet med armen.En: replied Lars eagerly, waving his arm.No: "Jeg leste det på en blogg.En: "I read it on a blog.No: Det blir episk!En: It's going to be epic!"No: "Plutselig så Lars en mann med mørk jakke og solbriller.En: Suddenly, Lars saw a man in a dark jacket and sunglasses.No: Han så akkurat ut som sangeren!En: He looked just like the singer!No: Lars kunne nesten ikke tro det.En: Lars could hardly believe it.No: Han glødet av spenning og klappet Oskar på skulderen.En: He glowed with excitement and patted Oskar on the shoulder.No: "Der er han!En: "There he is!No: Se, se!En: Look, look!"No: "Lars gikk bort til mannen.En: Lars went over to the man.No: "Hei!En: "Hi!No: Unnskyld meg," sa han med et stort smil.En: Excuse me," he said with a big smile.No: "Jeg er stor fan!En: "I'm a big fan!No: Kan jeg få ta en selfie med deg?En: Can I take a selfie with you?No: Jeg elsket din siste forestilling.En: I loved your last performance."No: "Mannen lo litt forvirret, men spilte med.En: The man laughed, a little confused, but played along.No: "Ja, selvfølgelig!En: "Yes, of course!"No: " svarte han, lente seg ned mot Lars for et bilde.En: he replied, bending down towards Lars for a picture.No: Ingrid og Oskar sto og så på.En: Ingrid and Oskar stood and watched.No: Oskar begynte å fnise litt.En: Oskar started to giggle a bit.No: "Han ligner virkelig, men jeg tror ikke det er han," hvisket Oskar til Ingrid.En: "He really looks like him, but I don't think it's him," Oskar whispered to Ingrid.No: "Du kan ha rett," svarte Ingrid med et smil.En: "You might be right," replied Ingrid with a smile.No: Mens Lars og mannen poserte for bildet, kom en annen turist bort.En: As Lars and the man posed for the picture, another tourist came over.No: "Å, John!En: "Oh, John!No: Der er du!En: There you are!No: Trodde du hadde mistet meg," sa turisten.En: Thought I'd lost you," said the tourist.No: Mannen som Lars hadde tatt bilde med, la ut en stor latter.En: The man Lars had taken a picture with let out a big laugh.No: "Å, beklager, min venn.En: "Oh, sorry, my friend.No: Jeg er bare en turist.En: I'm just a tourist.No: Jeg heter John, og ikke en operasanger!En: My name is John, not an opera singer!"No: "Lars skjønte hva som hadde skjedd.En: Lars realized what had happened.No: Først ble han litt flau, men så begynte han å le.En: At first, he was a bit embarrassed, but then he started to laugh.No: "Det må være den beste spøken i dag!En: "That must be the best joke of the day!"No: " sa han.En: he said.No: John lo også.En: John laughed too.No: "Glad jeg kunne være med.En: "Glad I could join in.No: Du har en morsom historie nå.En: You have a funny story now."No: "Lars skjønte noe viktig.En: Lars realized something important.No: Selv om det ikke var hans idol, hadde han fortsatt laget en fin forbindelse med en ny venn.En: Even though it wasn't his idol, he had still made a nice connection with a new friend.No: De tok en siste selfie sammen, med alle fire.En: They took one last selfie together, with all four.No: Solen skinte sterkt, og fjorden fortsatte å glitre bak dem.En: The sun shone brightly, and the fjord continued to sparkle behind them.No: "Livet er fullt av overraskelser," sa Ingrid, "og det gjør det bare mer spennende.En: "Life is full of surprises," said Ingrid, "and it just makes it more exciting."No: "På vei ned fra Operataket, skjønte Lars at humor og vennskap var de beste minnene man kunne ta med seg hjem.En: On the way down from the Operataket, Lars realized that humor and friendship were the best memories one could take home. Vocabulary Words:roof: taketfjord: fjordenglittered: glitretopera singer: opera sangerskeptically: skeptiskeagerly: ivrigepic: episkdark jacket: mørk jakkesunglasses: solbrillerexcited: spenningselfie: selfieconfused: forvirretgiggle: fnisewhispered: hvisketposed: poserterealized: skjønteembarrassed: flaujoke: spøkenlaughter: latteridol: idolfriendship: vennskapsparkle: glitresurprises: overraskelsermemories: minnertourist: turistconnection: forbindelsebrightly: sterktopera house: operahusperformance: forestillingsmile: smile

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

Fluent Fiction - Danish: United in Hope: A Journey Through Love and Fear Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-04-17-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: På Roskilde Hospital, i neonatalafdelingen, ventede Freja med et tungt hjerte.En: At Roskilde Hospital, in the neonatal department, Freja waited with a heavy heart.Da: Hun kiggede konstant mod døren, håbende at se en læge, der kunne berolige hende.En: She constantly looked toward the door, hoping to see a doctor who could reassure her.Da: Nikolaj sad ved hendes side.En: Nikolaj sat by her side.Da: Han holdt hendes hånd, mens hans øjne søgte trøst i det sparsomme lys fra vinduet.En: He held her hand while his eyes sought comfort in the dim light from the window.Da: Udenfor svajede kirsebærtræerne roligt i en forårsbrise.En: Outside, the cherry trees swayed gently in a spring breeze.Da: Den smukke påsketid bragte normalt håb og glæde, men i dag føltes det anderledes.En: The beautiful Easter season usually brought hope and joy, but today felt different.Da: Inde i rummet herskede der en blanding af frygt og forventning.En: Inside the room, a mix of fear and anticipation prevailed.Da: Freja kunne ikke længere sidde stille.En: Freja could no longer sit still.Da: Hun rejste sig og gik hen til vinduet.En: She got up and went to the window.Da: "Jeg må vide det, Nikolaj.En: "I need to know, Nikolaj.Da: Jeg må vide, om han er okay," sagde hun med en stemme fyldt af desperation.En: I need to know if he's okay," she said with a voice filled with desperation.Da: Nikolaj tog en dyb indånding, forsøgende at udstråle styrke.En: Nikolaj took a deep breath, trying to exude strength.Da: "Vi skal bare vente lidt mere, min skat.En: "We just have to wait a little longer, my love.Da: Doktoren kommer snart," sagde han, selvom hans egne hænder rystede en smule.En: The doctor will come soon," he said, although his own hands trembled slightly.Da: Timerne føltes som dage.En: The hours felt like days.Da: Til sidst, da solen begyndte at kaste blød gyldent lys gennem vinduet, kom en læge ind.En: Finally, as the sun began to cast a soft golden light through the window, a doctor entered.Da: "Jeres lille dreng klarer sig bedre," sagde lægen venligt.En: "Your little boy is doing better," the doctor said kindly.Da: "Der vil stadig være udfordringer, men han er en stærk, lille kæmper."En: "There will still be challenges, but he is a strong little fighter."Da: Freja følte en bølge af lettelse skylle over hende.En: Freja felt a wave of relief wash over her.Da: For første gang i dag lod hun sig selv græde.En: For the first time today, she allowed herself to cry.Da: Tårerne faldt frit, men de var blandet med håb.En: The tears fell freely, but they were mixed with hope.Da: Nikolaj trak hende tættere ind til sig.En: Nikolaj pulled her closer to him.Da: "Vi kan klare det her sammen," hviskede han.En: "We can handle this together," he whispered.Da: Pressed af ægte følelser kneb Nikolaj sine øjne i.En: Pressed by genuine emotions, Nikolaj squeezed his eyes shut.Da: "Jeg har været så bange, Freja," tilstod han, og endelig lod han sin frygt komme til syne.En: "I have been so scared, Freja," he confessed, and finally let his fear show.Da: Freja så på ham og nikkede.En: Freja looked at him and nodded.Da: "Vi er i det sammen.En: "We are in this together.Da: Vi deler både frygt og håb."En: We share both fear and hope."Da: De stod lidt der, trykket op mod vinduet, med blikket ud mod kirsebærtræernes delikate blomster, der fungerede som en påmindelse.En: They stood there for a while, leaning against the window, gazing at the delicate blossoms of the cherry trees, which acted as a reminder.Da: Livet var skrøbeligt, men det var også fuld af ubegribeligt skønne øjeblikke.En: Life was fragile, but it was also full of incredibly beautiful moments.Da: Selvom vejen frem ville være lang og udfordrende, vidste Freja og Nikolaj, at de med åbne hjerter og hænder kunne håndtere det sammen.En: Although the road ahead would be long and challenging, Freja and Nikolaj knew that with open hearts and hands they could handle it together.Da: I dette øjeblik følte de en rolig sikkerhed i deres uperfekte styrke.En: In this moment, they felt a calm assurance in their imperfect strength.Da: Freja og Nikolaj gik gennem hospitalets bustende korridorer, hånd i hånd, tilbage til deres lille kæmper.En: Freja and Nikolaj walked through the bustling corridors of the hospital, hand in hand, back to their little fighter.Da: Sammen kunne de nu se mod en fremtid fyldt med bundløs kærlighed og håb, trygt grundet i deres forenede mod og åbenhed.En: Together they could now look toward a future filled with boundless love and hope, firmly grounded in their united courage and openness. Vocabulary Words:neonatal: neonatalafdelingenreassure: beroligedim: sparsommeswayed: svajedeanticipation: forventningdesperation: desperationexude: udstråletrembled: rystedechallenges: udfordringerrelief: lettelseassurance: sikkerhedbustling: bustendegenuinely: ægteleaning: trykketdelicate: delikatefragile: skrøbeligtboundless: bundløscourage: modrely: afhængigegolden: gyldentwhispered: hviskedeconfessed: tilstodgazing: blikketincredibly: ubegribeligtimperfections: uperfektecorridors: korridorerunited: forenedetremulous: flakkendeconsolation: trøstawait: venter

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Finding Clarity: Arnau's Journey to Inner Peace at Montserrat Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-04-11-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El sol començava a despertar-se darrere les muntanyes de Montserrat, il·luminant les roques amb una paleta d'or i foc.En: The sun began to awaken behind the Montserrat mountains, illuminating the rocks with a palette of gold and fire.Ca: L'aire fresc de primavera portava amb ell l'aroma dels arbres i flors que cobrien el paisatge.En: The fresh spring air carried with it the aroma of the trees and flowers that covered the landscape.Ca: Arnau i Laia caminaven pels estrets camins que serpentejaven cap al monestir antic.En: Arnau and Laia walked along the narrow paths that wound their way toward the ancient monastery.Ca: Arnau, amb les mans a les butxaques, mirava cap al cel mentre intentava calmar la tempesta d'emocions que sentia dins seu.En: Arnau, with his hands in his pockets, looked up at the sky as he tried to calm the storm of emotions he felt inside.Ca: La vida li semblava un camí incert, ple d'interrogants sense resposta.En: Life seemed to him like an uncertain path, full of unanswered questions.Ca: La seva família esperava molt d'ell, i això el feia sentir-se petit i insegur.En: His family expected a lot from him, and that made him feel small and insecure.Ca: Laia, en canvi, avançava al seu costat amb una energia contagiosa.En: Laia, on the other hand, moved alongside him with contagious energy.Ca: Sempre veia el costat positiu de tot.En: She always saw the positive side of everything.Ca: "Mira, Arnau!En: "Look, Arnau!"Ca: ", va dir amb entusiasme.En: she said enthusiastically.Ca: "No és meravellós?En: "Isn't it wonderful?Ca: Montserrat sempre m'ha semblat un lloc màgic.En: Montserrat has always seemed like a magical place to me."Ca: "Arnau va somriure lleument, sense que aquest gest arribés a reflectir-se en els seus ulls.En: Arnau smiled slightly, without this gesture reaching his eyes.Ca: "Sí, és bonic", va admetre.En: "Yes, it's beautiful," he admitted.Ca: Però dins seu, la lluita continuava.En: But inside, the struggle continued.Ca: A mesura que s'acostaven al cim, el monestir de Montserrat es feia més imponent i serè.En: As they approached the summit, the monastery of Montserrat became more imposing and serene.Ca: Les seves pedres antigues semblaven guardar milers d'històries i secrets.En: Its ancient stones seemed to guard thousands of stories and secrets.Ca: Era un lloc perfecte per trobar pau interior.En: It was a perfect place to find inner peace.Ca: La nit ja cedia al dia quan els germans van arribar al seu destí.En: The night was giving way to day when the siblings reached their destination.Ca: Es van asseure sobre una roca, la vista privilegiada del monestir i les muntanyes davant seu.En: They sat on a rock, with the privileged view of the monastery and the mountains before them.Ca: Laia va mirar amb atenció a Arnau.En: Laia looked attentively at Arnau.Ca: "Què et preocupa?En: "What's worrying you?"Ca: ", li va preguntar directament.En: she asked directly.Ca: Arnau va respirar profundament abans de començar a parlar.En: Arnau took a deep breath before beginning to speak.Ca: "Tinc por de decebre la família.En: "I'm afraid of disappointing the family.Ca: No sé què vull fer amb la meva vida", li va confessar amb un to trist.En: I don't know what I want to do with my life," he confessed with a sad tone.Ca: Laia va posar una mà a l'espatlla del seu germà.En: Laia placed a hand on her brother's shoulder.Ca: "És normal no saber-ho tot ara mateix.En: "It's normal not to know everything right now.Ca: El més important és que siguis feliç.En: The most important thing is that you be happy.Ca: I encara que et perdis pel camí, sempre trobaràs la manera de tornar.En: And even if you get lost along the way, you'll always find a way back.Ca: Montserrat sempre serà aquí per recordar-te qui ets.En: Montserrat will always be here to remind you of who you are."Ca: "Les paraules de Laia van ressonar profundament en Arnau.En: Laia's words resonated deeply with Arnau.Ca: Sentia que per primer cop algú entenia el seu conflicte.En: He felt that for the first time, someone understood his conflict.Ca: Mentre el sol emergia completament, l'horitzó es pintava amb colors càlids, i ell va sentir com una onada de calma el va inundar.En: As the sun fully emerged, the horizon painted itself with warm colors, and he felt a wave of calm wash over him.Ca: "Moltíssimes gràcies, Laia", va dir amb un somriure que aquesta vegada va brillar amb sinceritat.En: "Thank you so much, Laia," he said with a smile that this time shone with sincerity.Ca: Van estar asseguts en silenci, deixant que la bellesa i la serenor del lloc els embolcallés.En: They sat in silence, letting the beauty and serenity of the place envelop them.Ca: Arnau es va sentir més preparat per afrontar els desafiaments que vindrien.En: Arnau felt more prepared to face the challenges that would come.Ca: Amb el suport de la seva germana i la tranquil·litat trobada en aquell paisatge majestuós, va comprendre que el camí es fa pas a pas, i que no estava sol.En: With the support of his sister and the tranquility found in that majestic landscape, he understood that the path is made step by step and that he was not alone.Ca: Els dies de Pasqua a Montserrat havien donat a Arnau una nova claror.En: The Easter days at Montserrat had given Arnau a new clarity.Ca: El monestir, amb el seu etern immòbil, semblava atorgar-li la força que necessitava per anar endavant.En: The monastery, with its eternal immobility, seemed to grant him the strength he needed to move forward.Ca: I, al costat de Laia, a punt per encarar qualsevol repte, Arnau es va endur Montserrat dins el cor.En: And, alongside Laia, ready to face any challenge, Arnau carried Montserrat in his heart. Vocabulary Words:the monastery: el monestirthe sunrise: la sortida del solthe storm: la tempestato awaken: despertar-sethe summit: el cimthe serenity: la serenorto seek: cercarcontagious: contagiosato struggle: lluitarthe aroma: l'aromato calm: calmarimposing: imponentthe path: el camíto confess: confessarmajestic: majesticthe landscape: el paisatgethe peace: la pauthe challenge: el repteto disappoint: decebrethe horizon: l'horitzóthe immobility: l'immòbilthe secret: el secretthe emotion: l'emociówarm colors: colors càlidsthe burden: la càrregathe conflict: el conflictesincerity: sinceritatto envelop: embolcallarto hope: esperarto shine: brillar

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: A Timeless Spring: Friendship's Unexpected Revival Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-04-04-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A tavasz megérkezett Budapestre, és a Margitsziget újjáéledt a friss virágoktól és zöldellő fáktól.En: Spring arrived in Budapest, and Margitsziget came back to life with fresh flowers and verdant trees.Hu: Bálint, Kata és Eszter egy kellemes hétvégi délutánt tervezték el a szigeten.En: Bálint, Kata, and Eszter planned a pleasant weekend afternoon on the island.Hu: A napsütés simogatta a fűt, az emberek sétálgattak, bicikliztek, és mindenütt boldog nevetés hallatszott.En: The sunshine gently caressed the grass, people strolled, biked, and happy laughter was heard everywhere.Hu: Bálint csendben sétált a többiek mögött.En: Bálint walked quietly behind the others.Hu: A gondolatai elsodródtak.En: His thoughts drifted away.Hu: Úgy érezte, mintha egy burok alatt élt volna, mindent átszínezett a magány.En: He felt as if he lived under a shell, with loneliness coloring everything.Hu: Kata vidáman beszélgetett Eszterrel, de Bálint érezte a mögötttes aggodalmakat.En: Kata cheerfully chatted with Eszter, but Bálint sensed the underlying worries.Hu: Eszter, a baráti társaság horgonya, járta az utat előttük, nyugalmat árasztva.En: Eszter, the anchor of the group of friends, walked ahead of them, exuding calmness.Hu: A három barát egy szép, zöld tisztáson telepedett le.En: The three friends settled on a beautiful, green meadow.Hu: Kata elővette a piknik kosarat, tele finom falatokkal.En: Kata took out the picnic basket, filled with delicious snacks.Hu: Ő mindent megszervezett, és ez most is bátran látszott.En: She organized everything, and it was boldly evident now.Hu: Eszter segítette kicsomagolni a salátákat, a pogácsát és a frissítő limonádét.En: Eszter helped unpack the salads, scones, and refreshing lemonade.Hu: Az égen sirályok köröztek, a Duna pedig tükörként verte vissza a kék eget.En: Seagulls circled in the sky, and the Danube mirrored the blue sky like a mirror.Hu: Hirtelen, figyelmük középpontjába egy váratlan esemény került.En: Suddenly, their attention was caught by an unexpected event.Hu: Kata, miközben egy palacsintát nyújtott Eszternek, megszédült és hirtelen elájult.En: While Kata was handing a pancake to Eszter, she got dizzy and suddenly fainted.Hu: Az ijedtség megdermesztette Bálintot.En: The fright froze Bálint.Hu: Minden gondolata eltűnt, csak cselekedni akart.En: All his thoughts vanished, he just wanted to act.Hu: Eszter gyorsan Kata mellé ugrott, míg Bálint elővette telefonját és mentőt hívott.En: Eszter quickly jumped to Kata's side, while Bálint took out his phone and called for an ambulance.Hu: A percek végtelennek tűntek, miközben várakoztak.En: The minutes seemed endless as they waited.Hu: Bálint keze remegett, de Eszter nyugodtsága stabilizálta.En: Bálint's hands trembled, but Eszter's calmness steadied him.Hu: Rövidesen megérkeztek a mentők, és Kata látványosan kezdett magához térni.En: Shortly, the paramedics arrived, and Kata visibly began to revive.Hu: A mentősök elmagyarázták, hogy valószínűleg csak kimerült és túlhevült volt, semmi komoly.En: The paramedics explained that she was likely just exhausted and overheated, nothing serious.Hu: Ahogy Kata újra a földön ült, lassan magához tért.En: As Kata sat on the ground again, she slowly regained her senses.Hu: Szemeiben a hála tükröződött.En: Gratitude reflected in her eyes.Hu: Bálint leült mellé és átölelte.En: Bálint sat down next to her and embraced her.Hu: Egymásra találtak ebben a pillanatban, ahogy Bálint végre megértette, mennyit jelent a közvetlen jelenlét és barátság.En: They found each other in that moment as Bálint finally understood how much immediate presence and friendship meant.Hu: „Köszönöm, Bálint,” suttogta Kata.En: "Thank you, Bálint," Kata whispered.Hu: A kapcsolatuk innentől mélyebb lett, mint korábban.En: Their relationship deepened from that point on, more than before.Hu: Bálint rájött, hogy nem kell messze mennünk ahhoz, hogy újra megtaláljuk az örömöt.En: Bálint realized that we don't need to go far to rediscover joy.Hu: Néha csak annyira van szükség, hogy nyitott szívvel ott legyünk azok mellett, akik számítanak.En: Sometimes, all it takes is to be open-hearted and present with those who matter.Hu: A nap lassan a horizont felett kezdett lenyugodni, és a tavaszi szellő vitte a nap történetét, amíg a fények világítják meg a Margitszigetet.En: The sun slowly began to set over the horizon, and the spring breeze carried the day's story as the lights illuminated Margitsziget.Hu: A barátok, most már szorosabban összefonódva, készen álltak minden új kihívásra.En: The friends, now more closely intertwined, were ready for any new challenges.Hu: Az élet, annak minden szépségével és nehézségével, mégiscsak egy közös utazás.En: Life, with all its beauty and difficulties, is still a shared journey. Vocabulary Words:arrived: megérkezettverdant: zöldellőcaressed: simogattastrolled: sétálgattakunderlying: mögötttesanchor: horgonyaexuding: árasztvameadow: tisztásonpicnic basket: piknik kosaratboldly: bátranrefreshing: frissítőmirrored: verte visszaunexpected: váratlanevent: eseménydizzy: megszédültfainted: elájultfright: ijedtségfroze: megdermesztetteambulance: mentőtrembled: remegettsteadied: stabilizáltaparamedics: mentőkexhausted: kimerültgratitude: hálaembraced: átölelteimmediate: közvetlenset: lenyugodnibreeze: szellőintertwined: összefonódvachallenges: kihívásra

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: From Shyness to Symphony: Nikola's Musical Awakening Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-03-28-22-34-01-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Историјска зграда у срцу Београда, Крстни Дом, била је дом старе школе за надарене музичаре.En: The historic building in the heart of Beograd, the Krstni Dom, was home to an old school for talented musicians.Sr: Високи плафони и велике прозоре купале су ране пролећне сунчеве зраке у топлој светлости.En: The high ceilings and large windows were bathed in the warm light of early spring sunlight.Sr: Ван школе, трешњино цвеће почињало је да цвета уз поплочане стазе.En: Outside the school, cherry blossoms began to bloom along the cobblestone paths.Sr: Унутар музичке собе, звуци инструмената стварали су хармонију која се сливала са мирисом пролећа.En: Inside the music room, the sounds of instruments created a harmony that blended with the scent of spring.Sr: Никола, стидљив момак, седео је у задњем делу просторије, држећи виолину.En: Nikola, a shy young man, sat at the back of the room, holding a violin.Sr: Од малих ногу заволео је музику.En: From a young age, he had loved music.Sr: Са сваким потезом гудала виолина је певала, а Никола је сањао о томе да једном дана води оркестар.En: With every stroke of the bow, the violin sang, and Nikola dreamed of one day leading an orchestra.Sr: Мира је седела поред њега.En: Mira sat beside him.Sr: Њена љубав према музикама била је јасна у начину на који је свирала клавир.En: Her love for music was clear in the way she played the piano.Sr: Разумео је свирање и био је један од најбољих.En: She understood playing and was one of the best.Sr: "Никола, можда је време да покажеш шта можеш", шапнула је Мира, охрабрујући га.En: "Nikola, maybe it's time to show what you can do," Mira whispered, encouraging him.Sr: Светлана, диригентица, проницљиво је посматрала и водила оркестар.En: Svetlana, the conductor, watched perceptively and led the orchestra.Sr: Иако је ценила Николину свирање, његова повучена природа остављала јој је сумњу.En: Although she appreciated Nikola's playing, his withdrawn nature left her uncertain.Sr: Припреме за годишњи пролећни концерт биле су у току.En: Preparations for the annual spring concert were underway.Sr: Свако је желео да покаже своје најбоље.En: Everyone wanted to showcase their best.Sr: Али, у души Николе је тињала жеља.En: But within Nikola's soul, there was a burning desire.Sr: Хтео је да диригује.En: He wanted to conduct.Sr: Да води свој тим и помогне им да засијају.En: To lead his team and help them shine.Sr: Ипак, страх га је држао по страни.En: Yet, fear kept him back.Sr: Одлучио је да сачека прави тренутак.En: He decided to wait for the right moment.Sr: Једног дана, током пробе, Светлана није могла да дође.En: One day, during rehearsal, Svetlana could not come.Sr: Ово је била Николина шанса.En: This was Nikola's chance.Sr: Изашли су на подијум и са дубоким удисајем почео је да води оркестар.En: He stepped onto the podium and with a deep breath began to lead the orchestra.Sr: Његове руке су пулсирале, а музика је кренула течним ритмом.En: His hands pulsed, and the music began to flow with rhythm.Sr: Чланови оркестра погледали су га с поштовањем и пратили сваки његов покрет.En: The orchestra members looked at him with respect and followed his every move.Sr: Концерт је био тренутак тријумфа.En: The concert was a moment of triumph.Sr: Музика је ширила радост, а публика их је награђивала громогласним аплаузом.En: The music spread joy, and the audience rewarded them with thunderous applause.Sr: Никола је осетио унутрашњи мир и снагу коју није знао да поседује.En: Nikola felt an inner peace and strength he didn't know he possessed.Sr: Светлана се вратила и са осмехом му пришла: "Знала сам да ти то можеш, Никола.En: Svetlana returned and approached him with a smile: "I knew you could do it, Nikola."Sr: " Никола је трансформисао своју срамежљивост у самопоуздање.En: Nikola had transformed his shyness into confidence.Sr: Постао је вођа ради кога су сви са радошћу следили.En: He became a leader whom everyone was happy to follow.Sr: Док је ходao кроз поплочане стазе, осећао је нову топлину која је расцветала у њему, баш као што су се и трешње расцветале у сусрет пролећу.En: As he walked through the cobblestone paths, he felt a new warmth blooming within him, just as the cherry blossoms bloomed to greet spring.Sr: То је био почетак нове ере за Николу и његов оркестар.En: This was the beginning of a new era for Nikola and his orchestra.Sr: Живот је стварно био предиван у светлости раног пролећа и он је био спреман да све загреје његовом музиком.En: Life was truly beautiful in the light of early spring, and he was ready to warm everything with his music. Vocabulary Words:historic: историјскаceiling: плафониcobblestone: поплочанеharmony: хармонијуorchеstra: оркестарconductor: диригентицаperceptively: проницљивоshowcase: покажеburning: тињалаrehearsal: пробеpodium: подијумpulsed: пулсиралеtriumph: тријумфаthunderous: громогласнимapplause: аплаузомshyness: срамежљивостconfidence: самопоуздањеblooming: рацветалаera: ераtransform: трансформисаоinstrument: инструменатаtalented: надаренеwithdrawn: повученаjourney: путовањеdesire: жељаcourage: храбростencouraging: охрабрујућиdream: саномstrength: снагаgreet: сусрет

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Finding Spring in Montserrat: Marcel's Journey to Inner Peace Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-03-24-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: La primavera despertava a Montserrat.En: Spring awakened Montserrat.Ca: Les flors omplien el paisatge amb colors vius i el seu aroma es barrejaven amb l'aire fresc de la muntanya.En: The flowers filled the landscape with vivid colors, and their aroma mixed with the fresh mountain air.Ca: Entre aquest escenari serè, el Monestir de Montserrat era un lloc de pau on molts venien a trobar-se amb si mateixos.En: Amidst this serene setting, the Monestir de Montserrat was a place of peace where many came to find themselves.Ca: Entre aquests visitants, estava Marcel.En: Among these visitors was Marcel.Ca: Marcel havia arribat al monestir amb el cor pesat i la ment plena de dubtes.En: Marcel had arrived at the monastery with a heavy heart and a mind full of doubts.Ca: La vida havia perdut significat i el seu esperit cercava respostes.En: Life had lost its meaning, and his spirit was seeking answers.Ca: Els dies de Setmana Santa eren perfectes per a un retir espiritual.En: The days of Setmana Santa were perfect for a spiritual retreat.Ca: Però davant tanta bellesa, Marcel no podia evitar sentir un buit profund.En: Yet, despite the beauty, Marcel couldn't help but feel a profound emptiness.Ca: Un matí, mentre caminava pels senders del monestir, Marcel es va trobar amb Laia.En: One morning, while walking along the monastery's paths, Marcel encountered Laia.Ca: Ella era una guia local, coneixedora dels secrets i històries de Montserrat.En: She was a local guide, knowledgeable about the secrets and stories of Montserrat.Ca: La seva mirada era plena de pau, i el seu somriure transmetia confiança.En: Her gaze was full of peace, and her smile conveyed trust.Ca: —Bon dia! —va dir ella amb un somriure càlid, veient com Marcel s'aturava al seu costat.En: "Good morning!" she said with a warm smile, noticing how Marcel stopped beside her.Ca: Marcel no estava segur si volia parlar.En: Marcel wasn't sure if he wanted to talk.Ca: Però hi havia alguna cosa en Laia que el feia sentir-se segur.En: But there was something about Laia that made him feel safe.Ca: Després d'un moment de silenci, va respondre:En: After a moment of silence, he replied:Ca: —Hola. Estic aquí buscant... respostes.En: "Hello. I am here looking for... answers."Ca: Laia va percebre el pes a les seves paraules.En: Laia sensed the weight in his words.Ca: Ella sabia que Marcel necessitava més que guiatge; necessitava esperança.En: She knew that Marcel needed more than guidance; he needed hope.Ca: —Saps? Jo també vaig estar perduda fa molts anys —va començar a explicar Laia—.En: "You know, I was lost too many years ago," Laia began to explain.Ca: Venia aquí per trobar pau.En: "I came here to find peace.Ca: Al principi, només vaig veure roca i aigua, igual que tu ara.En: At first, I only saw rock and water, just like you do now.Ca: Però després, vaig començar a veure la bellesa en les petites coses.En: But then, I started to see the beauty in the small things."Ca: Marcel va escoltar.En: Marcel listened.Ca: Les paraules de Laia van començar a trencar la seva cuirassa de desconfiança.En: Laia's words began to break through his shell of distrust.Ca: La seva història ressonava dins seu.En: Her story resonated within him.Ca: Van passar la tarda junts, Laia compartint visions del seu camí, i Marcel, lentament, obrint-se a les seves pròpies pors.En: They spent the afternoon together, Laia sharing visions of her journey, and Marcel, slowly opening up to his own fears.Ca: A la nit de Divendres Sant, el so dels càntics sacres ressonava a l'església del monestir.En: On the night of Good Friday, the sound of sacred chants echoed through the monastery's church.Ca: Marcel s'assegué en silenci, deixant-se portar per la cerimònia.En: Marcel sat silently, letting himself be carried by the ceremony.Ca: De sobte, una onada de comprensió el va inundar. Com si un més gran sentit de l'univers l'hagués abraçat.En: Suddenly, a wave of understanding flooded him, as if a greater sense of the universe had embraced him.Ca: Aquella experiència va canviar Marcel.En: That experience changed Marcel.Ca: L'endemà al matí, amb una llum nova als ulls, va buscar Laia.En: The next morning, with a new light in his eyes, he sought out Laia.Ca: —Vull continuar aquí uns dies més —li va dir, i ella va somriure, ja que sabia que ell havia trobat el començament del que cercava.En: "I want to stay here a few more days," he told her, and she smiled, knowing he had found the beginning of what he was looking for.Ca: Marcel es va sentir renovat, més aprop del que realment importava.En: Marcel felt renewed, closer to what truly mattered.Ca: Va decidir no només allargar la seva estada, sinó també obrir-se a la guia i amistat de Laia.En: He decided not only to extend his stay but also to open himself to Laia's guidance and friendship.Ca: Amb ella, va començar un nou camí, treballant per trobar un propòsit que ja no semblava tan llunyà.En: With her, he began a new path, working to find a purpose that no longer seemed so distant.Ca: Així, en mig de la bellesa de Montserrat i el caliu de Setmana Santa, Marcel va trobar una nova direcció.En: Thus, amidst the beauty of Montserrat and the warmth of Setmana Santa, Marcel found a new direction.Ca: La pau i claredat feien camí al seu cor, i amb elles, la serenitat d'una nova primavera personal havia arribat per quedar-se.En: Peace and clarity paved the way to his heart, and with them, the serenity of a new personal spring had arrived to stay. Vocabulary Words:the monastery: el monestira retreat: un retirthe path: el senderthe chant: el cànticsacred: sacreto resonate: ressonartrust: confiançathe journey: el camíto flood: inundarto embrace: abraçarthe hope: l'esperançathe wave: l'onadathe understanding: la comprensióto seek: cercarthe ceremony: la cerimòniato convey: transmetrethe mountain: la muntanyathe spring: la primaverathe flower: la florthe landscape: el paisatgethe peace: la pauthe gaze: la miradaheavy heart: cor pesatthe emptiness: el buitto feel safe: sentir-se segurthe guide: el guiatgethe silence: el silencithe rock: la rocathe water: l'aiguathe vision: la visió

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Finding Freedom: A Springtime Journey into the Heart of Nature Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-03-20-22-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: La primavera había llegado, llenando el bosque denso con vida y color.En: La primavera had arrived, filling the dense forest with life and color.Es: Mariana, Diego y Lucía decidieron que era el momento perfecto para una excursión y prepararon un viaje de campamento.En: Mariana, Diego, and Lucía decided it was the perfect time for an excursion and prepared a camping trip.Es: Mariana, que siempre había amado la naturaleza, se sentía ansiosa.En: Mariana, who had always loved nature, felt anxious.Es: La vida en la ciudad la había abrumado y deseaba encontrar paz en el bosque.En: Life in the city had overwhelmed her, and she longed to find peace in the forest.Es: Antes de salir, se reunieron en casa de Mariana para hacer una lista de provisiones.En: Before leaving, they gathered at Mariana's house to make a list of provisions.Es: Mariana quería llevar todo.En: Mariana wanted to bring everything.Es: "Necesitamos estar preparados," dijo, añadiendo más cosas a su mochila.En: "We need to be prepared," she said, adding more items to her backpack.Es: Diego se rio, "No podemos llevar todo, solo lo esencial."En: Diego laughed, "We can't bring everything, just the essentials."Es: Lucía, siempre práctica, intervino, "Mariana, solo necesitamos agua, comida, una tienda de campaña, y linternas."En: Lucía, always practical, intervened, "Mariana, we only need water, food, a tent, and flashlights."Es: Mariana suspiró pero asintió, sabiendo que tendría que dejar algunas cosas atrás.En: Mariana sighed but nodded, knowing she would have to leave some things behind.Es: Cuando llegaron al bosque, el aire fresco llenó sus pulmones.En: When they arrived at the forest, the fresh air filled their lungs.Es: Las aves cantaban alegremente y las flores silvestres asomaban entre los árboles.En: The birds sang happily and the wildflowers peeked between the trees.Es: Pero la tranquilidad duró poco para Mariana.En: But the tranquility didn't last long for Mariana.Es: Al revisar su mochila, se dio cuenta de que había olvidado las cerillas y la brújula.En: Upon checking her backpack, she realized she had forgotten the matches and the compass.Es: El miedo la atrapó.En: Fear gripped her.Es: Sentía que había fallado en su papel de líder aventurera.En: She felt she had failed in her role as an adventurous leader.Es: “Lo olvidé todo,” dijo Mariana, su voz casi un susurro.En: “I forgot everything,” Mariana said, her voice almost a whisper.Es: Diego y Lucía la miraron con comprensión.En: Diego and Lucía looked at her with understanding.Es: "No te preocupes," dijo Lucía, sacando una caja de cerillas de su bolso.En: "Don't worry," said Lucía, pulling a box of matches from her bag.Es: "Yo tengo algunas."En: "I have some."Es: “Y yo tengo mi teléfono con GPS,” añadió Diego.En: “And I have my phone with GPS,” added Diego.Es: Mariana sintió alivio por la ayuda de sus amigos.En: Mariana felt relieved by the help of her friends.Es: Avanzaron juntos más allá del río, profundizando en el bosque.En: Together they moved beyond the river, going deeper into the forest.Es: Esa noche, bajo las estrellas, Mariana escuchó el susurro de las hojas y el canto lejano de los búhos.En: That night, under the stars, Mariana listened to the whisper of the leaves and the distant song of owls.Es: Se dio cuenta de que la belleza del bosque y la compañía de sus amigos eran todo lo que necesitaba.En: She realized that the beauty of the forest and the company of her friends were all she needed.Es: Al día siguiente, al amanecer, Mariana se sentía renovada.En: The next day, at dawn, Mariana felt renewed.Es: Había encontrado lo que buscaba: una conexión con la naturaleza y un recordatorio de que no siempre debía tener el control.En: She had found what she was looking for: a connection with nature and a reminder that she did not always have to be in control.Es: La incertidumbre de la aventura era su propia forma de libertad.En: The uncertainty of the adventure was its own form of freedom.Es: Mariana aprendió a confiar en Diego y Lucía, aceptando que a veces, es mejor depender de quienes te rodean.En: Mariana learned to trust Diego and Lucía, accepting that sometimes, it's better to rely on those around you.Es: Juntos, prometieron hacer de esto una tradición de primavera.En: Together, they promised to make this a spring tradition.Es: En esa densa arboleda, con el perfume de las flores frescas, Mariana encontró la paz que tanto buscaba y abrazó la primavera no solo como una estación, sino como un nuevo comienzo.En: In that dense grove, with the scent of fresh flowers, Mariana found the peace she so sought and embraced spring not just as a season, but as a new beginning. Vocabulary Words:the spring: la primaveradense: denso/densacamping trip: viaje de campamentooverwhelmed: abrumado/abrumadaanxious: ansioso/ansiosathe provisions: las provisionesto sigh: suspirarthe wildflowers: las flores silvestresthe tranquility: la tranquilidadto peek: asomarthe lungs: los pulmonesthe role: el papelthe compass: la brújulato grip: atraparthe match: la cerillathe understanding: la comprensiónthe river: el ríothe owl: el búhoto trust: confiar enthe dawn: el amanecerthe beauty: la bellezathe uncertainty: la incertidumbrethe adventure: la aventurato embrace: abrazarthe tradition: la tradiciónthe grove: la arboledathe scent: el perfumerenewed: renovado/renovadato remind: recordarthe freedom: la libertad

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Tivoli's Magic: Love and Inspiration Unleashed Under Fireworks Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-03-17-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Tivoli i København var en farverig drøm og omfavnelsen af foråret.En: Tivoli in København was a colorful dream and the embrace of spring.Da: Blomster blomstrede i alle regnbuens farver, og lamper lyste i aftenmørket.En: Flowers bloomed in all the colors of the rainbow, and lamps lit up the evening darkness.Da: Det var påske, og festivalen var i fuld gang.En: It was Easter, and the festival was in full swing.Da: Søren stod foran en stor karusel, mens musik spillede omkring ham.En: Søren stood in front of a large carousel as music played around him.Da: Søren var en kunstner.En: Søren was an artist.Da: Han søgte inspiration til et nyt projekt.En: He sought inspiration for a new project.Da: Men indeni følte han sig tom.En: But inside, he felt empty.Da: Hans ven Kasper havde opfordret ham til at tage til festivalen.En: His friend Kasper had urged him to go to the festival.Da: “Du skal ud blandt folk,” sagde Kasper.En: "You need to get out among people," Kasper said.Da: “Livet er fuld af inspiration derude.En: "Life is full of inspiration out there."Da: ” Men Søren tøvede.En: But Søren hesitated.Da: Han var bange for at åbne sit hjerte.En: He was afraid to open his heart.Da: Astrid var også til festivalen.En: Astrid was also at the festival.Da: Hun spillede violin på en lille scene.En: She played the violin on a small stage.Da: Hendes musik fangede Sørens opmærksomhed.En: Her music caught Søren's attention.Da: Der var noget særligt i hendes spil.En: There was something special in her playing.Da: En vildskab.En: A wildness.Da: En dybde.En: A depth.Da: Efter koncerten, nærmede Søren sig hende.En: After the concert, Søren approached her.Da: “Din musik er smuk,” sagde han stille.En: "Your music is beautiful," he said quietly.Da: Astrid smilede.En: Astrid smiled.Da: “Tak.En: "Thank you.Da: Jeg elsker at spille.En: I love to play.Da: Musik er mit liv.En: Music is my life."Da: ” Deres øjne mødtes, og der var noget i luften.En: Their eyes met, and there was something in the air.Da: Begge frygtede de at åbne sig, men ønskede samtidig noget mere.En: Both feared opening up, yet they simultaneously desired something more.Da: Søren tøvede, men Astrid inviterede ham med til en lille café i Tivoli.En: Søren hesitated, but Astrid invited him to a small café in Tivoli.Da: De talte længe.En: They talked for a long time.Da: Om musik, om kunst, om frygt og om drømme.En: About music, about art, about fear, and about dreams.Da: Det var som om, de kendte hinanden i årevis.En: It was as if they had known each other for years.Da: Alligevel holdt Søren lidt tilbage.En: Yet Søren held back a little.Da: Han var bange for at afsløre for meget.En: He was afraid of revealing too much.Da: Astrid frygtede også at binde sig.En: Astrid also feared committing.Da: Men de kunne begge mærke en forbindelse.En: But they both felt a connection.Da: Da natten faldt på, begyndte fyrværkeriet over Tivoli.En: As night fell, fireworks began over Tivoli.Da: Det var et spektakulært show af lys og farver.En: It was a spectacular show of lights and colors.Da: Søren og Astrid stod side om side og så det hele oppefra rutsjebanernes svævende platform.En: Søren and Astrid stood side by side and watched everything from the floating platform of the roller coasters.Da: “Det er smukt, ikke?En: "It's beautiful, isn't it?"Da: ” sagde Astrid, med stjerner i øjnene.En: Astrid said, with stars in her eyes.Da: Søren nikkede.En: Søren nodded.Da: “Ja, det er som en maleri.En: "Yes, it's like a painting.Da: Et levende maleri.En: A living painting."Da: ” I det øjeblik følte Søren en varme indeni.En: In that moment, Søren felt a warmth inside.Da: En brændende lyst til at åbne sig.En: A burning desire to open up.Da: Fyrværkeriets lys dansede i himlen, og i den lyse nat, turde han tage chancen.En: The fireworks' lights danced in the sky, and in the bright night, he dared to take the chance.Da: “Astrid, jeg vil gerne lære dig bedre at kende.En: "Astrid, I want to get to know you better.Da: Men jeg har altid været bange for at lukke nogen ind,” tilstod Søren.En: But I've always been afraid to let someone in," Søren confessed.Da: Astrid så på ham med et varmt smil.En: Astrid looked at him with a warm smile.Da: “Vi kan tage det langsomt, Søren.En: "We can take it slow, Søren.Da: Ingen hast.En: No rush.Da: Kun hvis vi begge vil.En: Only if we both want to."Da: ”Med fyrværkeriet som baggrund, lovede de hinanden at prøve.En: With the fireworks as a backdrop, they promised each other to try.Da: Søren fandt modet til at være sårbar, og i den beslutning fandt han også noget dybere: inspiration og forbindelse.En: Søren found the courage to be vulnerable, and in that decision, he also found something deeper: inspiration and connection.Da: Tivoli var ikke kun et sted for festivaler, men et sted hvor nye fortællinger begyndte.En: Tivoli was not just a place for festivals, but a place where new stories began.Da: Søren og Astrid gik hånd i hånd gennem haven.En: Søren and Astrid walked hand in hand through the garden.Da: En ny rejse var begyndt, og Kaspers ord rungede i Sørens tanker: “Livet er fyldt med inspiration, især når du deler det med nogen.En: A new journey had begun, and Kasper's words echoed in Søren's thoughts: "Life is full of inspiration, especially when you share it with someone." Vocabulary Words:colorful: farverigembrace: omfavnelsebloomed: blomstredelamp: lampeevening: aftendarkness: mørkecarousel: karuselartist: kunstnerinspiration: inspirationproject: projektfeared: frygtedewildness: vildskabdepth: dybdecommit: bindespectacular: spektakulærtplatform: platformfireworks: fyrværkeripromise: lovedesire: lystconfess: tilståvulnerable: sårbarconnection: forbindelsefestival: festivalhesitated: tøvedebelonged: hørte tilurged: opfordredefloated: svævendedared: turdenew journey: ny rejsebackdrop: baggrund

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Battling Winter's Disease: A Community's Fight Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-03-05-23-34-00-no Story Transcript:No: Sigrid sto på vinduet i laboratoriet ved det Norske Institutt for Arktisk Forskning.En: Sigrid stood by the window in the laboratory at the Norske Institutt for Arktisk Forskning.No: Ute var alt dekket av snø, og vinden blåste kald og nådeløs over det frosne landskapet.En: Outside, everything was covered in snow, and the wind blew cold and relentless across the frozen landscape.No: Vinteren var på sitt mest brutale, men det var ikke kulden som bekymret henne mest.En: Winter was at its most brutal, but it wasn't the cold that worried her the most.No: Det var sykdommen.En: It was the disease.No: En mystisk sykdom hadde plutselig rammet forskerne.En: A mysterious illness had suddenly struck the researchers.No: Noe var galt, og hun måtte finne ut hva det var.En: Something was wrong, and she had to find out what it was.No: Magnus, lederen for forskerteamet, hadde sett alt før.En: Magnus, the leader of the research team, had seen it all before.No: Han var skeptisk til nye metoder, men han visste også at Sigrid hadde en god hjerne for epidemiologi.En: He was skeptical of new methods, but he also knew that Sigrid had a sharp mind for epidemiology.No: Sigrid visste hun måtte overbevise ham.En: Sigrid knew she had to convince him.No: "Vi må jobbe sammen," sa hun til Magnus.En: "We must work together," she said to Magnus.No: "Ellers kan vi miste kontrollen.En: "Otherwise, we could lose control."No: "Elin, feltforskeren, var også der.En: Elin, the field researcher, was also there.No: Hun var modig, alltid klar til å dra ut i felten.En: She was brave, always ready to head out into the field.No: Men Sigrid visste at Elin kjempet med sin egen frykt for fiasko.En: But Sigrid knew that Elin was battling her own fear of failure.No: De trengte henne nå, mer enn noen gang.En: They needed her now more than ever.No: Det var Maurdag, en fest for bønder, men ingen feiret.En: It was Maurdag, a festival for farmers, but no one was celebrating.No: Alle var opptatt av den mystiske sykdommen.En: Everyone was preoccupied with the mysterious illness.No: Sigrid visste at det var begrenset med diagnostiske verktøy tilgjengelig.En: Sigrid knew that there were limited diagnostic tools available.No: De var isolert i det frosne øde, og temperaturene falt raskere enn forventet.En: They were isolated in the frozen wilderness, and the temperatures were dropping faster than expected.No: Sigrid bestemte seg for å eksperimentere.En: Sigrid decided to experiment.No: Hun måtte bruke utradisjonelle metoder.En: She had to use unconventional methods.No: "Elin, jeg trenger at du samler prøver fra alle matforsyningene," sa hun.En: "Elin, I need you to collect samples from all food supplies," she said.No: Elin nikket, selv om hun var nervøs.En: Elin nodded, though she was nervous.No: Hun visste at hun ikke kunne tillate seg å feile.En: She knew she couldn't afford to fail.No: Suspectful av sabotasje, Magnus overvåket lagrene nøye.En: Suspicious of sabotage, Magnus monitored the supplies closely.No: Hans pragmatiske natur var deres trygghet i kaoset.En: His pragmatic nature was their safety in the chaos.No: Sigrid oppdaget noe i maten.En: Sigrid discovered something in the food.No: En svak, nesten usynlig forurensning.En: A faint, almost invisible contamination.No: Hun tok en risiko og brukte seg selv som prøvekanin.En: She took a risk and used herself as a test subject.No: Hun ble syk, men det ga henne svarene hun trengte.En: She became sick, but it gave her the answers she needed.No: "Hastighet er alt," sa Magnus.En: "Speed is everything," said Magnus.No: De måtte handle raskt.En: They had to act quickly.No: Sigrids styrke og løsning førte til en kur.En: Sigrid's strength and solution led to a cure.No: Sykdommen var knyttet til feilbehandling av forsyninger.En: The disease was linked to mishandling of supplies.No: Alle samarbeidet for å implementere behandlingsplanen.En: Everyone cooperated to implement the treatment plan.No: Sigrid hadde nå teamets tillit.En: Sigrid now had the team's trust.No: Hun hadde gått fra å være en usikker nykommer til en leder.En: She had gone from being an unsure newcomer to a leader.No: Elin skjønte at hennes frykt ikke styrte henne lenger.En: Elin realized that her fears no longer controlled her.No: Hun hadde møtt og overvunnet sin frykt.En: She had faced and overcome her fears.No: Den rolige skjønnheten utenfor instituttet var tilbake.En: The tranquil beauty outside the institute had returned.No: Livet hadde vunnet over sykdommen.En: Life had triumphed over the disease.No: Vinteren var fortsatt hard, men nå med en optimisme som strålte fra innsiden.En: Winter was still harsh, but now with an optimism that shone from within.No: Samarbeid hadde reddet dem, og Maurdag kunne endelig feires med lett hjerte.En: Cooperation had saved them, and Maurdag could finally be celebrated with a light heart. Vocabulary Words:relentless: nådeløsbrutal: brutaledisease: sykdomepidemiology: epidemiologiconvince: overbevisefear: fryktfailure: fiaskopreoccupied: opptattdiagnostic: diagnostiskeisolated: isolertunconventional: utradisjonellesamples: prøversabotage: sabotasjecontamination: forurensningpragmatic: pragmatiskechaos: kaosetrisk: risikostrength: styrkesolution: løsningmishandling: feilbehandlingcooperate: samarbeidettriumph: vunnettranquil: roligeoptimism: optimismeleader: ledertroubles: problemerharsh: hardexperiment: eksperimenteremonitor: overvåketimplement: implementere

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: From Neighbors to Friends: A Purim Tale of Connection Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-03-02-23-34-01-he Story Transcript:He: בוקר שבת היה רגוע בשכונה הקטנה.En: A Saturday morning was calm in the small neighborhood.He: השמש בקושי הפציעה ומעט שלג עוד כיסה את המדרכות אחרי יום קר של חורף.En: The sun barely peeked out, and a little snow still covered the sidewalks after a cold winter's day.He: אבי יצא מביתו, קטן ורענן, מלווה בכלבו הנרגש, לראשונה מאז שעבר.En: Avi left his house, small and refreshed, accompanied by his excited dog, for the first time since he moved.He: הוא הרגיש קצת לבד בעיר החדשה, אבל קיווה שהפגישה הבאה תשנה זאת.En: He felt a bit lonely in the new city but hoped the upcoming meeting would change that.He: בפארק הקטן בשכונה עמדו עצים ישנים, ומהם נתלו אביזרים צבעוניים לכבוד פורים הקרב.En: In the neighborhood's small park stood old trees, adorned with colorful decorations for the approaching Purim.He: המקום היה מנחם ואבי נעצר להביט ביופי הזה.En: The place was comforting, and Avi stopped to admire this beauty.He: לידו, הופיעה מירה, מורה אהובה מבית הספר המקומי, מחזיקה כלבה פעיל ומלא חיים.En: Next to him appeared Mira, a beloved teacher from the local school, holding her energetic and lively dog.He: מירה התעסקה בעבודות יד לפורים, נשאה איתה תיק מלא בבדים צבעוניים וחוטים נוצצים.En: Mira was busy with handicrafts for Purim, carrying a bag full of colorful fabrics and shiny threads.He: אבי זיהה את מירה, הם כבר ראו אחד את השנייה כמה פעמים עם הכלבים.En: Avi recognized Mira; they had seen each other a few times with their dogs.He: הפעם, הוא הכין את עצמו לעשות את הצעד הראשון.En: This time, he prepared himself to make the first move.He: הוא לקח נשימה עמוקה ופנה אליה.En: He took a deep breath and approached her.He: "שלום," הוא אמר בהיסוס.En: "Hello," he said hesitantly.He: "אני רואה שאת מכינה תחפושות לפורים.En: "I see you're preparing costumes for Purim.He: את מתכננת משהו מיוחד?En: Are you planning something special?"He: "מירה חייכה ושמחה לשמוע מישהו מתעניין בתשוקתה.En: Mira smiled, happy to hear someone interested in her passion.He: "אני מחפשת רעיונות חדשים לתחפושות לתלמידים שלי," ענתה בהתלהבות.En: "I'm looking for new costume ideas for my students," she replied enthusiastically.He: אבי, למרות מבוכתו הראשונית, מצא בתוכו אומץ והתעניין בפרטים.En: Avi, despite his initial awkwardness, found the courage to express interest in the details.He: הוא הציע לה רעיון חדש: לכל תלמיד תהיה תחפושת המייצגת עיתונאי ממדינה אחרת – וכך יוכלו ללמוד גם על תרבויות שונות.En: He suggested a new idea: each student would have a costume representing a journalist from a different country – allowing them to learn about various cultures.He: מירה התלהבה מההצעה, והחליטה שהם ישתפו פעולה יחד.En: Mira was excited by the suggestion and decided they would collaborate together.He: וכך, ימים לאחר מכן, הם נפגשו באופן קבוע בפארק.En: And so, days later, they began meeting regularly at the park.He: בזמן שהכלבים שיחקו יחד, הם עבדו על הפרויקט ושיתפו רעיונות.En: While the dogs played together, they worked on the project and exchanged ideas.He: כך התפתחה לה חברות אמיתית, ואף מעבר לכך.En: Thus, a true friendship developed, and even more.He: אבי הרגיש סוף סוף שייך למקום ומירה גילתה את כוחה של עבודה צוות.En: Avi finally felt that he belonged, and Mira discovered the strength of teamwork.He: השכונה התעוררה לחיים עם תהלוכות פורים הצבעוניות, והתחפושות זכו לשבחים רבים.En: The neighborhood came to life with the colorful Purim parades, and the costumes received much praise.He: אבי ומירה חייכו זה לזה, מסופקים ושמחים למצוא גם חברות וגם אהבה במקום שהיה פעם זר עבורם.En: Avi and Mira smiled at each other, satisfied and happy to find both friendship and love in a place that was once unfamiliar to them.He: החיים בשכונה תמיד נראו מיוחדים יותר כשהם מלאים בצבע, חברה, וחיוכים.En: Life in the neighborhood always seemed more special when filled with color, company, and smiles. Vocabulary Words:calm: רגועbarely: בקושיpeeked: הפציעהsidewalks: מדרכותrefreshing: רענןaccompanied: מלווהexcited: נרגשlonely: לבדupcoming: הבאהadorned: נתלוcolorful: צבעונייםcomforting: מנחםadmire: להביטbeloved: אהובהenergetic: פעילlively: מלא חייםhandicrafts: עבודות ידhesitantly: בהיסוסenthusiastically: בהתלהבותawkwardness: מבוכהexpress: להביעsuggested: הציעrepresenting: מייצגתcollaborate: לשתף פעולהfriendship: חברותbelonged: שייךstrength: כוחpraised: שבחיםsatisfactorily: מסופקיםunfamiliar: זרBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Anchored Dreams: Finding Adventure in the Familiar Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-02-26-23-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: På den kalde vinterdagen lå Bergen Skipsverft stille under en myk dyne av snø.En: On the cold winter day, Bergen Skipsverft lay silent under a soft blanket of snow.No: Lufta var krisp og fylt med lyden av hammerslag og metall mot metall.En: The air was crisp and filled with the sound of hammer blows and metal against metal.No: Fjorden lå der som et speil, og reflekterte det bleke vinterlyset.En: The fjord lay like a mirror, reflecting the pale winter light.No: Lars sto ved skroget til den store marinefartøyet.En: Lars stood by the hull of the large naval vessel.No: Han studerte arbeidet til teamet sitt, en blanding av stolthet og uro fylte ham.En: He studied the work of his team, a mix of pride and unease filling him.No: Han var en dyktig skipsingeniør, kjent for sitt presise arbeid.En: He was a skilled marine engineer, known for his precise work.No: Men dypt inne bar han på en hemmelig drøm—å dra ut på eventyr.En: But deep inside, he harbored a secret dream—to venture into an adventure.No: "Den er nesten klar," sa Ingrid, en erfaren skipsarkitekt, idet hun kom bort til Lars.En: "It's almost ready," said Ingrid, an experienced ship architect, as she approached Lars.No: "Kapteinen vil starte prøveturen i morgen.En: "The captain wants to start the trial run tomorrow."No: "Lars nikket, men hodet hans var et annet sted.En: Lars nodded, but his mind was elsewhere.No: Han forestilte seg sjøsprøyt, ukjente havner og den åpne horisonten.En: He imagined sea spray, unknown harbors, and the open horizon.No: Ved siden av sto Mikkel med en kaffekopp i hendene.En: Next to him stood Mikkel with a cup of coffee in his hands.No: "Drømmer du igjen, Lars?En: "Dreaming again, Lars?"No: " spurte Mikkel med et smil.En: asked Mikkel with a smile.No: "Vi trenger deg her.En: "We need you here.No: Uten deg blir fartøyet ikke det beste.En: Without you, the vessel won't be the best."No: "Lars lo svakt, men i hjertet vred han seg mellom ansvar og lengsel.En: Lars chuckled softly, but in his heart, he was torn between responsibility and longing.No: Skulle han bli, eller ta sjansen?En: Should he stay, or take a chance?No: Hvert skrujern, hvert målebånd fortalte ham å bli.En: Every screwdriver, every measuring tape told him to stay.No: Neste morgen glitret snøen under lysene fra skipet på verftet.En: The next morning, the snow glittered under the lights from the ship at the shipyard.No: Teamet hadde jobbet hardt.En: The team had worked hard.No: Skipet var klart.En: The ship was ready.No: Lars gikk rolig gjennom siste sjekklisten.En: Lars calmly went through the final checklist.No: Alt var i orden.En: Everything was in order.No: Med hjertet i halsen, så han kapteinen klargjøre mannskapet for avgang.En: With his heart in his throat, he watched the captain prepare the crew for departure.No: "Kanskje nå," tenkte han og kjente hjertet slå raskt.En: "Maybe now," he thought, feeling his heart beat quickly.No: "Lars," sa Ingrid og brøt stillheten.En: "Lars," said Ingrid, breaking the silence.No: "Du ville vært en flott del av mannskapet.En: "You would have been a great part of the crew.No: Men vi trenger deg her, til neste prosjekt.En: But we need you here, for the next project."No: "Lars så på skipet, som ruvet majestetisk mot vinterhimmelen.En: Lars looked at the ship, towering majestically against the winter sky.No: Å bli med ville vært et sprang i det ukjente.En: Joining would have been a leap into the unknown.No: Men han visste, dypere enn drømmen, at hans kraft var her—i skipene, i detaljene, på verftet.En: But he knew, deeper than the dream, that his strength was here—in the ships, in the details, at the shipyard.No: I det siste sekund, da trosser ble fjernet og skipet gled ut i fjorden, ropte Lars ut.En: In the last second, as lines were cast off and the ship glided into the fjord, Lars shouted out.No: "Jeg blir.En: "I'm staying.No: Dette er mitt eventyr.En: This is my adventure."No: "Skipet forsvant mot horisonten, mens Lars ble stående igjen.En: The ship disappeared toward the horizon, while Lars remained standing.No: Han kjente en ro skylde over seg.En: He felt a peace wash over him.No: Han forsto at i hver skrue, i hver skisse, levde et eventyr like stort som de på havet.En: He understood that in every screw, in every drawing, lived an adventure as grand as those on the sea.No: Lars smilte mens lyden av verftet omkring ham satte i gang igjen.En: Lars smiled as the sound of the shipyard around him started up again.No: Livet var et eventyr, og denne vinterdagen på verftet hadde han innsett hvor det virkelig lå.En: Life was an adventure, and this winter day at the shipyard, he had realized where it truly lay. Vocabulary Words:silent: stillecrisp: krisphull: skrogetvessel: marinefartøyetunease: uroskilled: dyktigharbored: bar påventure: dra utapproached: kom borttrial run: prøveturenimagine: forestilte segfix: fiksetorn: vredlonging: lengselscrewdriver: skrujernchecklist: sjekklistendeparture: avgangcrew: mannskapetmajestic: majestetiskleap: sprangunknown: ukjentecast off: trosser ble fjernetglided: gledpeace: rorealized: innsettspray: sjøsprøytharbors: havnerhorizon: horisontenresponsibility: ansvarstrength: kraft

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Embracing New Beginnings: A Winter Walk in Vigelandsparken Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-02-25-23-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Vinterkulden hadde lagt et mykt teppe av snø over Vigelandsparken.En: The winter chill had laid a soft blanket of snow over Vigelandsparken.No: Skulpturene sto stille, som voktere av parkens hemmeligheter.En: The sculptures stood still, like guardians of the park's secrets.No: Aksel gikk forsiktig på stien, støttet av en krykke.En: Aksel walked carefully along the path, supported by a crutch.No: Han hadde nylig skadet beinet sitt i en skiulykke.En: He had recently injured his leg in a skiing accident.No: Frykten for ikke å komme seg på ski igjen gnagde i ham.En: The fear of not being able to ski again gnawed at him.No: Ved siden av ham gikk Liv.En: Beside him walked Liv.No: Hun hadde en smittende optimisme og oppmuntret alltid Aksel til å se det positive.En: She had a contagious optimism and always encouraged Aksel to see the positive side.No: "Tenk på hvor vakker parken er om vinteren," sa hun med et smil.En: "Think about how beautiful the park is in winter," she said with a smile.No: "Det er en ny start hver dag.En: "It's a new beginning every day."No: "Aksel nikket, men tankene hans kretset fortsatt rundt frykten for ikke å bli den samme skiløperen igjen.En: Aksel nodded, but his thoughts still circled around the fear of not becoming the same skier again.No: De to nådde snart en gammel steinbenk hvor Torbjørn satt.En: The two soon reached an old stone bench where Torbjørn was sitting.No: Han var en kjent skikkelse i parken.En: He was a familiar figure in the park.No: Torbjørn hilste dem varmt velkommen.En: Torbjørn greeted them warmly.No: "Så godt å se dere," sa Torbjørn med en rolig stemme, "ta dere tid til å nyte dette øyeblikket.En: "So good to see you," said Torbjørn in a calm voice, "take your time to enjoy this moment.No: Livets vakre øyeblikk finnes overalt.En: Life's beautiful moments can be found everywhere."No: "Liv satte seg og så på Aksel som forsiktig satte seg ved siden av Torbjørn.En: Liv sat down and looked at Aksel, who carefully sat beside Torbjørn.No: "Aksel," begynte Torbjørn, "du trenger ikke å skynde deg.En: "Aksel," Torbjørn began, "you don't need to rush.No: Helbredelse tar tid, og livet holder så mye mer enn bare ski.En: Healing takes time, and life holds so much more than just skiing."No: "Aksel lyttet.En: Aksel listened.No: Torbjørns ord var som en mild strøm som skylte bort frykten.En: Torbjørn's words were like a gentle stream that washed away the fear.No: Med Livs oppriktige støtte og Torbjørns vise råd begynte han å innse at han kunne finne glede i andre ting.En: With Liv's sincere support and Torbjørn's wise advice, he began to realize that he could find joy in other things.No: De snakket og lo, mens solstrålene begynte å kaste lange skygger over snøen.En: They talked and laughed, as the sun's rays began to cast long shadows over the snow.No: Aksel kjente en indre ro han ikke hadde følt på lenge.En: Aksel felt an inner peace he hadn't felt in a long time.No: Han forsto nå at livet ikke trengte å handle om det som var tapt.En: He now understood that life didn't have to be about what was lost.No: Da solen begynte å synke, bestemte Aksel seg for å planlegge en ny tur med Liv.En: As the sun began to set, Aksel decided to plan a new trip with Liv.No: "Kanskje vi kan dra på en vandretur når beinet mitt er sterkere.En: "Maybe we can go on a hike when my leg is stronger.No: Jeg vil oppdage de små gleder i livet," sa han.En: I want to discover the small joys in life," he said.No: Liv klappet ham på skulderen, "Det høres ut som en fantastisk plan," svarte hun med et smil.En: Liv patted him on the shoulder, "That sounds like a fantastic plan," she replied with a smile.No: Vigelandsparken lå bak dem, fortsatt dekket i det myke vinterlyset, som et symbol på Aksels nye perspektiv.En: Vigelandsparken lay behind them, still covered in the soft winter light, like a symbol of Aksel's new perspective.No: Han gikk bort fra frykten, klar til å omfavne livets små øyeblikk med et nytt sinn.En: He walked away from the fear, ready to embrace life's little moments with an open mind. Vocabulary Words:chill: kuldensculptures: skulptureneguardians: vokteresupported: støttetinjured: skadetgnawed: gnagdecontagious: smittendeencouraged: oppmuntretsecrets: hemmeligheterbench: steinbenkgreeted: hilstewise: visestream: strømembrace: omfavneperspective: perspektivinner: indrerealize: innsehealing: helbredelsedecided: bestemteplan: planleggehike: vandreturpat: klappetshoulder: skulderenjoys: glederpeace: rosun's rays: solstrålenecast: kasteshadows: skyggerbeginning: startmoment: øyeblikk

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: The Art of Simplicity: Coffee Chaos in Tel Aviv Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-02-24-23-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: החיים מתחת למגדל הגבוה בתל אביב תמיד מלאים בכיף ורעש.En: Life beneath the tall tower in Tel Aviv is always full of fun and noise.He: בית הקפה שבקומה התחתונה הוא תחנת עצירה קבועה לכל אלו שממהרים לעבודה בבוקר חורף קריר.En: The café on the ground floor is a regular stop for all those rushing to work on a cool winter morning.He: ריח הפולים הטחונים והקצף שמתנפץ בכוסות מרגיע ומשמח.En: The scent of ground beans and the foam popping in cups is soothing and joyful.He: אליאב עומד מאחורי הדלפק, עוסק במה שהוא מוקסם ממנו – הכנת כוס הקפה המושלמת.En: Eliyav stands behind the counter, engaged in what fascinates him—the preparation of the perfect cup of coffee.He: כשהוא חושב על עבודה מופלאה, הוא מדמיין לעצמו שביעות רצון פשוטה של לקוחות מרוצים.En: When he thinks of wonderful work, he imagines the simple satisfaction of happy customers.He: לא מעבר לזה.En: Nothing more than that.He: המיקום של בית הקפה אידיאלי כדי לקבל זרם של לקוחות.En: The location of the café is ideal for receiving a stream of customers.He: במקום הזה, תמר היא הלקוחה הכי מסובכת שיש.En: In this place, Tamar is the most complicated customer there is.He: בכל בוקר היא מגיעה עם הזמנה ארוכה ומתישה של קפה – עם חלב שקדים, סירופ וניל, קרם מים מלוחים ועוד רשימה של חומרי גלם שנראים כאילו יצאו ממתכון מסובך במיוחד.En: Every morning she arrives with a long and exhausting order of coffee—with almond milk, vanilla syrup, saltwater cream, and a list of ingredients that seem to come from a particularly complicated recipe.He: שירה, חברתה של תמר, יושבת בצד ומחייכת לראות את הכאוס הקטן שתמר מייצרת.En: Shira, Tamar's friend, sits on the side and smiles to see the little chaos Tamar creates.He: היא נהנית יותר לצפות בדברים מנקודת מבט הומוריסטית.En: She enjoys watching things from a humorous perspective.He: "היום אני אקח קפה הפוך עם טחינה גולמית ומעט יותר קצף," מזמרה תמר בקולה הגבוה.En: "Today I'll take a cappuccino with raw tahini and a bit more foam," Tamar chimes in her high-pitched voice.He: אליאב מסתכל עליה בעיניים טובות, אבל בתוך תוכו הוא יודע שזה עומד להיות בוקר מבולגן.En: Eliyav looks at her with kind eyes, but deep down he knows it's going to be a messy morning.He: אבל הוא לא ייתן לזה להפיל אותו.En: But he won't let it bring him down.He: הוא לוקח את הזמן להקשיב, רושם כל פרט קטן, ומקווה לעמוד בסטנדרטים של תמר.En: He takes the time to listen, writes down every little detail, and hopes to meet Tamar's standards.He: בזמן שתמר ושירה מדברות בצד, אליאב מוצא את עצמו עסוק בלנסות לשמור על זיכרון צלול מהזמנתה.En: While Tamar and Shira talk on the side, Eliyav finds himself busy trying to keep a clear memory of her order.He: הוא עובר על הרכיבים, לוודא שלא שכח דבר – אולי טיפה פחות סירופ וניל?En: He goes over the ingredients to ensure he hasn't forgotten anything—perhaps a little less vanilla syrup?He: אולי הקצפה יותר חזקה?En: Maybe stronger foaming?He: - העולם שלה הופך ראשי מתחת לגלים של חלב וקצף.En: Her world becomes chaotic beneath waves of milk and foam.He: כשהוא מסיים סוף סוף, הוא מגיש את הכוס לתמר עם חיוך רחב.En: When he finally finishes, he hands the cup to Tamar with a wide smile.He: הקצף עלול להתפוצץ, הקרם במקום הלא נכון, ואולי בכלל חסר רכיב כלשהו – תמר מביטה בכוס ומתחילה לצחוק, וזה מדביק את כל הקהל של הבוקר.En: The foam might pop, the cream might be in the wrong place, and maybe an ingredient is missing—Tamar looks at the cup and starts to laugh, which spreads to the entire morning crowd.He: שירה מנצלת את ההזדמנות לכמה תמונות נוספות למזכרת מהבוקר המוזר הזה.En: Shira takes the opportunity for a few more memorable photos of this strange morning.He: "תודה אליאב, אבל אולי מבטיח יותר מדי," אומרת תמר כשהיא נהנית מההרפתקה.En: "Thank you, Eliyav, but maybe it promises too much," Tamar says as she enjoys the adventure.He: אליאב מחייך, נראה די מרוצה שכך שחרר מעט לחץ.En: Eliyav smiles, appearing quite satisfied to have relieved some pressure.He: בסוף, תמר מחליטה ללכת על לאטה פשוט.En: In the end, Tamar decides to go for a simple latte.He: ההחלטה הזו מוכיחה שאולי הפשטות היא המפתח.En: This decision proves that perhaps simplicity is the key.He: גם שירה מסכימה ומחמיאה לתמר על היכולת שלה לפשט.En: Shira agrees and praises Tamar for her ability to simplify.He: אליאב מרוצה כשהוא רואה את תור הלקוחות יקטן, נושם לרווחה.En: Eliyav is pleased when he sees the queue of customers shrink, breathing a sigh of relief.He: לפעמים, הפשטות יכולה להיות מרשימה לא פחות מהמופע.En: Sometimes, simplicity can be just as impressive as the performance. Vocabulary Words:beneath: מתחת לsoothing: מרגיעfascinates: מוקסם ממנוpreparation: הכנתsatisfaction: שביעות רצוןcomplicated: מסובכתchaos: כאוסhumorous: הומוריסטיperspective: נקודת מבטchimes: מזמרהpitched: גבוהmessy: מבולגןensures: לוודאingredients: חומרי גלםchaotic: ראשיwaves: גליםperhaps: אוליtahini: טחינה גולמיתopportunity: הזדמנותforgets: שכחcustomer: לקוחהrecipe: מתכוןsyrup: סירופcream: קרםdecides: מחפיהsimple: פשוטproves: מוכיחהperformance: המופעlatte: לאטהrelief: רווחהBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Conquering Exam Anxiety: A Coastal Town's Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-02-22-23-34-02-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Хладно зимско јутро обасјавало је малу приобалну варошицу у Црној Гори.En: A cold winter morning shone on a small coastal town in Crna Gora.Sr: Са прозора средње школе, могао се видети огромни плави Адријатик, који је мирно шуштао на ветру.En: From the window of the high school, you could see the vast blue Adriatik, gently rustling in the wind.Sr: Милош, Јована и њихов професор математике Вук седели су у учионици, припремајући се за регионално такмичење у математици.En: Miloš, Jovana, and their math teacher, Vuk, sat in the classroom, preparing for a regional math competition.Sr: Милош је увек био марљив.En: Miloš was always diligent.Sr: Његови уџбеници су били пуни пажљиво урађених задатака.En: His textbooks were full of carefully done exercises.Sr: Али, притисак такмичења је на њега утицао другачије.En: However, the pressure of the competition affected him differently.Sr: Осећао је да му се грешке стално мотају по глави.En: He felt mistakes constantly spinning in his head.Sr: Анксиозност га је блокирала.En: Anxiety was blocking him.Sr: Јована, његова најбоља другарица, имала је природни дар за математику.En: Jovana, his best friend, had a natural gift for math.Sr: Али, лако се расејавала, често мислећи на нову песму коју је чула на радију или на зиму у којој би могла ићи на санкање.En: But she was easily distracted, often thinking about a new song she heard on the radio or about winter when she could go sledding.Sr: Њихов учитељ Вук, строг али праведан, желео је да види како његови ученици успевају.En: Their teacher Vuk, strict but fair, wanted to see his students succeed.Sr: Али данас је знао да мора да помогне Милошу.En: But today he knew he had to help Miloš.Sr: "Милоше, знам да ти је тешко", рекао му је Вук једног дана након наставе.En: "Miloše, I know it's hard for you," Vuk said to him one day after class.Sr: "Пробај да се фокусираш на оно што знаш.En: "Try to focus on what you know.Sr: Ти си паметан дечко.En: You're a smart kid.Sr: Анксиозност је нешто што можеш да пребродиш.En: Anxiety is something you can overcome."Sr: "Милош је климнуо главом, али је осећао да му је потребна додатна помоћ.En: Miloš nodded, but he felt he needed additional help.Sr: Одлучио је да отвори своје срце и обраћа се Вуку, искрено објашњавајући своје страхове.En: He decided to open his heart and talk to Vuk, honestly explaining his fears.Sr: Вук га је пажљиво слушао и предложио му је да постепено тренира мирно угађање и дисање, тако да када дође време за такмичење, знаће како да се смири.En: Vuk listened carefully and suggested that he gradually practice calming techniques and breathing, so when the time for the competition comes, he would know how to compose himself.Sr: Дан такмичења је пошао брзо.En: The day of the competition came quickly.Sr: Док се такмичење приближавало, Милош осетио како му се срце убрзава.En: As the competition approached, Miloš felt his heart racing.Sr: Али онда, сетио се Вуковог савета.En: But then, he remembered Vuk's advice.Sr: Усмерио је своје мисли и фокусирао се на свој рад.En: He directed his thoughts and focused on his work.Sr: Проблеми су почели да делују мање застрашујуће.En: The problems began to seem less intimidating.Sr: Када је такмичење завршено, није освојио прву награду.En: When the competition ended, he didn't win the first prize.Sr: Али, осећао се као победник.En: But he felt like a winner.Sr: Успео је да савлада себе.En: He managed to conquer himself.Sr: Јована га је загрлила и честитала, "Браво, Милоше!En: Jovana hugged him and congratulated him, "Bravo, Miloše!Sr: Тако сам поносна на тебе.En: I'm so proud of you."Sr: "Милош је схватио да успех није увек у медаљама, већ у томе да превладаш сопствене страхове.En: Miloš realized that success isn't always in medals, but in overcoming your own fears.Sr: Са новом самопоуздањем, знао је да је способан за све.En: With new confidence, he knew he was capable of anything.Sr: Живот у мирној, живописној варошици настављао је својим током, али Милош сада је корачао са осмехом, гледајући будућност пуним срцем.En: Life in the peaceful, picturesque town continued its course, but Miloš now walked with a smile, looking to the future with a full heart. Vocabulary Words:coastal: приобалнаvast: огромниdiligent: марљивtextbooks: уџбенициexercises: задатакаpressure: притисакanxiety: анксиозностblocking: блокиралаdistracted: расејавалаsledding: санкањеovercome: пребродишadditional: додатнаfears: страховеgradually: постепеноbreathing: дисањеcompose: смириracing: убрзаваintimidating: застрашујућеconquer: савладаproud: поносанsuccess: успехmedals: медаљамаcapable: способанpicturesque: живописнојcourse: токомapproached: приближавалоdirected: усмериоnatural gift: природни дарstrict: строгcalming techniques: мирно угађање

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Blending Tradition and Innovation: A Harvest of Harmony Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-02-16-23-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El cel era d'un blau intens, malgrat el fred de l'hivern.En: The sky was an intense blue, despite the winter cold.Ca: Pere, Marta i Laia caminaven per la terra humida del camp.En: Pere, Marta, and Laia walked through the damp ground of the field.Ca: Olors de terra i fulles envoltaven l'aire.En: The smells of earth and leaves filled the air.Ca: El mas dels avis de Pere estava al final del camí, amb les oliveres que es movien suaument amb el vent.En: Pere's grandparents' farmhouse was at the end of the path, with the olive trees gently swaying with the wind.Ca: "És bonic, oi?En: "It's beautiful, isn't it?"Ca: ", va dir Pere, mirant Marta.En: Pere said, looking at Marta.Ca: Ella va somriure, assaborint el paisatge.En: She smiled, savoring the landscape.Ca: "Sí, és preciós", va admetre, tot i la seva inseguretat.En: "Yes, it's gorgeous," she admitted, despite her insecurity.Ca: La veu de Laia es va afegir mentre treien les branques d'un olivera.En: Laia's voice joined in as they removed branches from an olive tree.Ca: "Si voleu veure'l realment, heu d'embrutar-vos les mans".En: "If you really want to see it, you have to get your hands dirty."Ca: El dia avançava.En: The day progressed.Ca: Les olives negres i verdes omplien les cistelles.En: The black and green olives filled the baskets.Ca: La màquina premsadora, vella però constant, estava preparada per convertir-les en or líquid.En: The pressing machine, old but reliable, was ready to turn them into liquid gold.Ca: "És cansat, però val la pena", va dir Pere, recordant els moments de la seva infància al camp.En: "It's tiring, but it's worth it," Pere said, recalling moments from his childhood in the fields.Ca: "El xivarri de la ciutat no té res a veure amb això".En: "The noise of the city is nothing compared to this."Ca: Però Marta es va sentir aclaparada.En: But Marta felt overwhelmed.Ca: "No sé si podria acostumar-me a estar tan lluny del tot el que conec", va dir dubitativa.En: "I don't know if I could get used to being so far from everything I know," she said doubtfully.Ca: Laia la va mirar de fit a fit.En: Laia looked at her intently.Ca: "La vida aquí no és fàcil, però és autèntica.En: "Life here isn't easy, but it's authentic.Ca: I és la nostra història".En: And it's our story."Ca: El capvespre va caure, i la llum del foc il·luminava les parets de pedra del mas.En: Dusk fell, and the light from the fire illuminated the stone walls of the farmhouse.Ca: Mentre el cruixit de les olives es convertia en oli, una conversa important s'estava cuinant.En: As the crunch of the olives turned into oil, an important conversation was brewing.Ca: "Per què vols aquest canvi?En: "Why do you want this change?"Ca: ", va preguntar Marta a Laia, pensativa.En: Marta asked Laia, thoughtfully.Ca: Laia va respirar profundament.En: Laia took a deep breath.Ca: "El canvi és necessari.En: "Change is necessary.Ca: Podem modernitzar sense deixar de ser qui som.En: We can modernize without ceasing to be who we are.Ca: No vull que la tradició ens empresoni, sinó que ens inspiri".En: I don't want tradition to imprison us, but to inspire us."Ca: Pere estava enmig de les dues, comprenent la força de cada punt de vista.En: Pere was in the middle of the two, understanding the strength of each point of view.Ca: "Necessitem un pont entre el que va ser i el que pot ser", va reflexionar, intentant unir les seves inquietuds.En: "We need a bridge between what was and what can be," he reflected, trying to unite their concerns.Ca: L'endemà, seguint el sol que es filtrava pels turons, Marta va veure les olives amb altres ulls.En: The next day, following the sun filtering through the hills, Marta saw the olives with different eyes.Ca: Una mena d'entesa va florir entre les tres persones.En: A sense of understanding blossomed among the three of them.Ca: "Podem fer-ho junts", va assegurar Marta, determinació en la seva veu.En: "We can do it together," Marta assured, determination in her voice.Ca: Laia va somriure per primer cop amb complicitat.En: Laia smiled for the first time with complicity.Ca: Pere, satisfet, va veure com la connexió es feia més forta.En: Pere, satisfied, saw how the connection grew stronger.Ca: El futur de la finca necessitava el compromís de tothom i ells estaven preparats per acceptar aquest desafiament amb una energia renovada.En: The future of the estate needed everyone's commitment, and they were ready to embrace this challenge with renewed energy.Ca: El cap de setmana va acabar amb un pla segur per a la modernització respectuosa de la finca.En: The weekend ended with a solid plan for the respectful modernization of the estate.Ca: Pere, Marta i Laia havien trobat un equilibri, una manera de combinar les tradicions amb les idees de futur.En: Pere, Marta, and Laia had found a balance, a way to combine traditions with ideas of the future.Ca: I durant els freds dies d'hivern, l'adormida vall es preparava per a un nou començament, on la ciutat i el camp es trobarien en harmonia.En: And during the cold winter days, the dormant valley prepared for a new beginning, where the city and the countryside would meet in harmony. Vocabulary Words:the dusk: el capvesprethe swaying: el movimentthe farmhouse: el masthe damp: la humitatthe path: el camíto sway: moure'sthe branch: la brancato get dirty: embrutar-sethe basket: la cistellathe pressing machine: la màquina premsadorato press: premsarthe liquid gold: l'or líquidthe noise: el xivarrito overwhelm: aclapararthoughtfully: pensativathe understanding: l'entesaauthentic: autènticthe valley: la vallthe hills: els turonsto modernize: modernitzarto inspire: inspirarthe tradition: la tradicióthe determination: la determinacióto embrace: acceptarthe commitment: el compromísthe harmony: l'harmoniathe balance: l'equilibrithe insecurity: la inseguretatto reflect: reflexionarto unite: unir

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Escaping Expectations: A Seollal Bunker Revelation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-02-14-23-34-01-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 설날 아침, 하얀 눈이 소복이 쌓였다.En: On the morning of Seollal, white snow had piled up softly.Ko: 서울 외곽의 작은 비밀 벙커는 조용했다.En: The small secret bunker on the outskirts of Seoul was quiet.Ko: 준은 창밖을 바라보며 깊은 한숨을 내쉬었다.En: Joon looked out the window and let out a deep sigh.Ko: "가족 모임, 또 다시..." 그는 큰 부담을 느꼈다.En: "A family gathering, once again..." he felt a great burden.Ko: 잠시 후, 수진이 벙커 문을 두드렸다.En: Soon, Soo-jin knocked on the bunker door.Ko: "오빠, 준비됐어?" 그녀는 밝게 물었지만, 목소리에는 약간의 피로가 묻어 있었다.En: "Oppa, are you ready?" she asked brightly, but there was a hint of fatigue in her voice.Ko: 준은 고개를 저으며 말했다. "가족 모임은 너무 힘들어.En: Joon shook his head and said, "Family gatherings are too exhausting.Ko: 잠시 여기서 쉬고 싶어."En: I just want to rest here for a while."Ko: 수진은 옆에 앉아 이해했다는 듯이 고개를 끄덕였다.En: Soo-jin sat beside him, nodding as if she understood.Ko: "나도 그래.En: "I feel the same.Ko: 우리 가족은 너무 기대를 많이 해."En: Our family has too many expectations."Ko: 얼마 후, 민호가 벙커에 도착했다.En: A little later, Min-ho arrived at the bunker.Ko: 그는 눈을 크게 뜨며 말했다. "와, 여기 진짜 멋지다!En: He widened his eyes and said, "Wow, this place is really cool!Ko: 하지만 조금 춥네." 민호는 겨울의 추위를 느끼며 웃었다.En: But it's a bit cold." Min-ho smiled as he felt the chill of winter.Ko: 벙커는 작고 어두운 공간이었다.En: The bunker was a small, dark space.Ko: 전쟁 시절에 사용되던 장소로, 이제 준과 수진, 민호에게는 새로운 피난처가 되었다.En: It was a place used during wartime, and now it had become a new refuge for Joon, Soo-jin, and Min-ho.Ko: 안락하지 않지만, 세상의 소음을 멀리할 수 있어 좋았다.En: It wasn't comfortable, but it was nice to be far from the noise of the world.Ko: 시간이 지나며, 세 사람 사이에 긴장이 생기기 시작했다.En: As time passed, tension began to build among the three.Ko: 준은 마음이 불편했고, 수진과 민호도 점점 지치기 시작했다.En: Joon felt uneasy, and Soo-jin and Min-ho were also starting to get tired.Ko: 벙커 생활은 그리 편하지 않았다.En: Life in the bunker was not that comfortable.Ko: 마침내, 준과 수진 사이에 큰 말다툼이 일어났다.En: Finally, a big argument erupted between Joon and Soo-jin.Ko: "오빠, 우리는 여기서 오래 있을 수 없어.En: "Oppa, we can't stay here forever.Ko: 가족들과 대화해야 해!" 수진은 강하게 말했다.En: We have to talk to the family!" Soo-jin said firmly.Ko: 준은 고개를 숙이며 답했다. "알겠어, 하지만 그게 너무 힘들어."En: Joon lowered his head and replied, "I understand, but it's just too hard."Ko: 두 사람은 서로의 부담과 꿈을 솔직하게 나누기 시작했다.En: The two began to share their burdens and dreams honestly with each other.Ko: 수진은 자신의 일이 얼마나 스트레스가 되는지, 그리고 가족의 기대가 얼마나 무거운지를 털어놓았다.En: Soo-jin opened up about how stressful her work was and how heavy the family's expectations felt.Ko: 준은 그녀의 말을 이해하며 고개를 끄덕였다.En: Joon nodded in understanding at her words.Ko: 시간이 지나면서, 그들은 서로의 필요를 이해하게 되었다.En: As time went by, they came to understand each other's needs.Ko: 가족이 중요하지만, 자신들의 건강과 행복도 중요하다는 결론에 도달했다.En: They concluded that while family is important, their own health and happiness were also significant.Ko: 그들은 벙커를 떠나기로 결심했다.En: Together, they decided to leave the bunker.Ko: 설날의 희망과 결단력을 안고 밖으로 나갔다.En: With the hope and resolve of Seollal, they went outside.Ko: 서로에게 미소를 지으며 이런저런 계획들을 이야기했다.En: Smiling at each other, they talked about various plans.Ko: 준은 가족들에게 자신의 필요를 솔직하게 말하겠다는 용기를 얻었다.En: Joon gained the courage to honestly express his own needs to his family.Ko: 수진도 자신만의 독립적인 삶을 꿈꾸게 되었다.En: Soo-jin began to dream of an independent life.Ko: 이 두 사람의 대화와 이해를 통해, 서로의 무게를 나누고 서로의 삶을 지지할 방법을 찾았다.En: Through their conversation and understanding, they found ways to share each other's burdens and support each other's lives.Ko: 세 사람은 비밀 벙커를 뒤로 하고 새로운 결심과 함께 집으로 향했다.En: The three left the secret bunker behind and headed home with new resolutions.Ko: 설날의 시작처럼 그들의 마음에도 새해가 찾아왔다.En: Like the beginning of the new year, a new year also arrived in their hearts. Vocabulary Words:piled: 쌓였다outskirts: 외곽bunker: 벙커burden: 부담gathering: 모임fatigue: 피로nodding: 끄덕였다expectations: 기대arrived: 도착했다chill: 추위wartime: 전쟁 시절refuge: 피난처tension: 긴장uneasy: 불편argument: 말다툼firmly: 강하게understanding: 이해honestly: 솔직하게stressful: 스트레스concluded: 결론에 도달했다courage: 용기independent: 독립적인conversation: 대화support: 지지할resolve: 결단력honestly express: 솔직하게 말하다retreat: 떠나다significant: 중요resolution: 결심smiling: 미소를 지으며

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Hearts of Hope: An Artistic Transformation in Firenze Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-02-13-23-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Nel cuore dell'inverno, l'orfanotrofio di Firenze si svegliò sotto una lieve coltre di neve.En: In the heart of winter, the orphanage in Firenze awoke under a light blanket of snow.It: Il vecchio edificio di pietra emanava un fascino antico, con le sue finestre grandi che lasciavano filtrare poca luce nel freddo mattino.En: The old stone building exuded an ancient charm, with its large windows allowing little light to filter into the cold morning.It: Luca camminava lungo il corridoio, i passi risuonavano sui pavimenti di legno.En: Luca walked down the hallway, his footsteps echoing on the wooden floors.It: Era arrivato presto per preparare l'attività di San Valentino.En: He had arrived early to prepare the San Valentino activity.It: Il suo cuore batteva forte mentre pensava al progetto artistico che desiderava realizzare con i bambini.En: His heart beat strongly as he thought about the art project he wanted to create with the children.It: L'idea era semplice ma significativa: aiutare i piccoli a esprimere le loro emozioni attraverso l'arte.En: The idea was simple but meaningful: to help the little ones express their emotions through art.It: Giulia, radiosa e allegra come sempre, lo accolse con un caloroso sorriso.En: Giulia, radiant and cheerful as always, greeted him with a warm smile.It: "Ciao Luca!En: "Hi Luca!It: Sei pronto per oggi?"En: Are you ready for today?"It: chiese mentre disponeva pennelli e colori sui tavoli di legno.En: she asked while arranging brushes and paints on the wooden tables.It: Luca annuì, ma la preoccupazione aleggiava nel suo sguardo.En: Luca nodded, but worry hovered in his gaze.It: "Le risorse sono poche," disse con un sospiro.En: "Resources are scarce," he said with a sigh.It: Il budget dell'orfanotrofio non permetteva di acquistare molti materiali artistici, e Luca temeva di non riuscire a realizzare la sua idea.En: The orphanage's budget did not allow for the purchase of many art supplies, and Luca feared he wouldn't be able to realize his idea.It: Giulia notò la sua esitazione.En: Giulia noticed his hesitation.It: "Posso aiutarti, se vuoi," suggerì con gentilezza.En: "I can help you, if you want," she suggested kindly.It: Luca si fermò.En: Luca paused.It: Sapeva che, per rendere il progetto speciale, avrebbe dovuto superare quella barriera interiore.En: He knew that to make the project special, he would have to overcome that inner barrier.It: Con un respiro profondo, decise di aprirsi e raccontò a Giulia del suo passato come orfano in quello stesso luogo.En: With a deep breath, he decided to open up and told Giulia about his past as an orphan in that very place.It: "L'arte mi ha sempre aiutato a sentirmi meno solo," confessò, il viso segnato da emozioni non dette.En: "Art has always helped me feel less alone," he confessed, his face marked by unspoken emotions.It: Giulia lo ascoltò attentamente, e la sua espressione divenne ancora più calorosa.En: Giulia listened attentively, and her expression became even warmer.It: "Siamo qui per far sentire i bambini amati," disse, "Troveremo un modo."En: "We're here to make the children feel loved," she said, "We'll find a way."It: Con nuove idee in mente, Giulia e Luca usarono materiali riciclati e la loro creatività per trasformare le poche risorse in qualcosa di sorprendente.En: With new ideas in mind, Giulia and Luca used recycled materials and their creativity to transform the few resources into something amazing.It: Quando i bambini entrarono nella sala decorata di cuori di carta, i loro occhi scintillarono di meraviglia.En: When the children entered the room decorated with paper hearts, their eyes sparkled with wonder.It: Luca, con il cuore più leggero, li guidò nei vari progetti creativi.En: Luca, with a lighter heart, guided them through the various creative projects.It: Inaspettatamente, sentì il bisogno di raccontare la sua storia a quei giovani, sperando di ispirarli.En: Unexpectedly, he felt the need to tell his story to those young ones, hoping to inspire them.It: "La vita può essere difficile," iniziò, "Ma l'arte, l'amore e la gentilezza possono illuminarla."En: "Life can be difficult," he began, "But art, love, and kindness can light it up."It: I bambini si misero al lavoro, dipingendo e disegnando con entusiasmo.En: The children got to work, painting and drawing with enthusiasm.It: I loro lavori esprimevano speranze, sogni e sentimenti che solo la purezza infantile poteva cogliere.En: Their works expressed hopes, dreams, and feelings that only childlike purity could capture.It: Luca osservò quei piccoli artisti, un sorriso dolce sul volto.En: Luca watched those little artists, a sweet smile on his face.It: Si sentiva cambiato, più aperto, e vedeva la forza della connessione e della vulnerabilità.En: He felt changed, more open, and saw the strength of connection and vulnerability.It: Capiva che condividere il proprio passato poteva avere un impatto profondo sugli altri.En: He understood that sharing one's past could have a profound impact on others.It: Alla fine della giornata, l'orfanotrofio di Firenze era colmo di opere d'arte vivaci.En: At the end of the day, the orphanage in Firenze was filled with vibrant works of art.It: San Valentino non era mai stato così speciale per quei bambini, né per Luca, che aveva scoperto un nuovo modo di amare e di essere amato.En: San Valentino had never been so special for those children, nor for Luca, who discovered a new way to love and be loved. Vocabulary Words:the orphanage: l'orfanotrofiothe blanket: la coltrethe charm: il fascinoto exude: emanareto filter: filtrarethe hallway: il corridoioto echo: risuonarethe hesitation: l'esitazionethe budget: il budgetto overcome: superarethe barrier: la barrierato confess: confessarethe kindness: la gentilezzato inspire: ispirarescarce: pochethe vulnerability: la vulnerabilitàthe connection: la connessionethe expression: l'espressionethe warmth: la calorositàto sparkle: scintillarethe creativity: la creativitàthe gaze: lo sguardothe sigh: il sospirorecycled: riciclatithe breath: il respirothe emotion: l'emozioneto transform: trasformarethe dream: il sognothe purity: la purezzathe impact: l'impatto

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Capturing Lightning: A Lunar New Year at Gyeongbokgung Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-02-04-23-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 경복궁의 겨울은 정말 아름다웠다.En: The winter at Gyeongbokgung was truly beautiful.Ko: 하얀 눈이 궁궐 지붕에 쌓여 있었다.En: White snow had piled up on the palace roofs.Ko: 설날을 맞아 사람들은 화려한 한복을 입고 경복궁을 찾아왔다.En: For the Lunar New Year, people came to Gyeongbokgung wearing colorful hanbok.Ko: 지호는 카메라를 들고 완벽한 순간을 포착하기 위해 준비하고 있었다.En: Jiho was holding a camera, ready to capture the perfect moment.Ko: 지호의 동생 민석은 한국 문화를 잘 알지 못했지만, 이번 설날을 맞아 방문했다.En: His younger brother Minseok didn't know much about Korean culture, but he visited for this Lunar New Year.Ko: 그는 한복을 입고 신이 나 있었다.En: He was excited, dressed in a hanbok.Ko: 수진은 지호와 함께였다.En: Sujin was with Jiho.Ko: 그녀는 한국의 전통과 역사를 사랑하는 역사학자였다.En: She was a historian who loved Korea's tradition and history.Ko: 세 사람은 경복궁의 아름다운 순간을 놓치고 싶지 않았다.En: The three of them didn't want to miss the beautiful moments at Gyeongbokgung.Ko: 하지만 갑자기 먹구름이 하늘을 뒤덮기 시작했다.En: But suddenly, dark clouds began to cover the sky.Ko: 예상치 못한 천둥번개가 치면서 급격히 날씨가 악화되었다.En: Unexpected thunder and lightning started, and the weather deteriorated rapidly.Ko: 눈보라가 몰아쳤다.En: A snowstorm swept in.Ko: 지호는 당황했다.En: Jiho was taken aback.Ko: "이런 날씨에 카메라가 망가지면 어쩌지?" 생각했다.En: "What if my camera breaks in this weather?" he thought.Ko: 그러나 용기 있게 사진을 찍고 싶었다.En: However, he wanted to bravely take photos.Ko: "안으로 들어가자." 수진이 외쳤다.En: "Let's go inside," shouted Sujin.Ko: 그들은 덕수궁 궐내전이라는 잘 알려지지 않은 곳에 피신했다.En: They took shelter in a lesser-known place called Deoksugung Gwelnaejun.Ko: 그곳은 한국의 전통과 역사를 잘 보존한 장소였다.En: It was a site that well preserved Korea's tradition and history.Ko: 지호는 번개가 칠 때마다 창문 너머로 경복궁의 모습을 바라보았다.En: Jiho looked out through the windows at Gyeongbokgung each time lightning struck.Ko: 번쩍이는 번개와 궁궐의 조화는 너무도 아름다웠다.En: The harmony of the flashing lightning and the palace was extraordinarily beautiful.Ko: 그 순간, 지호는 결심했다.En: At that moment, Jiho made a decision.Ko: "바로 이거야. 전통과 자연의 조화!"En: "This is it. The harmony of tradition and nature!"Ko: 그는 카메라를 들고 순간을 포착하기 시작했다.En: He picked up his camera and started to capture the moment.Ko: 번개의 섬광 속에서, 그는 완벽한 순간을 촬영했다.En: Amidst the flash of lightning, he photographed the perfect moment.Ko: 눈에 비친 궁궐과 아우성치는 자연의 모습이 섞여 환상적인 장면을 만들어 냈다.En: The reflection of the palace and the roaring nature mixed to create a fantastic scene.Ko: 사진 촬영이 끝난 뒤, 지호는 동생 민석에게 말했다. "이것이 바로 한국의 설날이야.En: After the photo shoot, Jiho told his brother Minseok, "This is what Korea's Lunar New Year is.Ko: 예측할 수 없는 자연과의 조화."En: The harmony with unpredictable nature."Ko: 지호는 비록 처음 계획했던 사진들과는 달랐지만, 완벽한 순간을 포착했다는 것을 깨달았다.En: Although it was different from the photos he initially planned, Jiho realized he had captured a perfect moment.Ko: 그렇게 계획에 없던 순간들은 지호에게 새로운 통찰을 주었다.En: Those unplanned moments brought new insight to him.Ko: 완벽함은 필수적이지 않았다.En: Perfection was not necessary.Ko: 그가 얻은 것은 아름다움이었다.En: What he gained was beauty.Ko: 세 명의 친구는 웃으며 경복궁을 떠났다. 설날의 특별한 기억을 간직하며.En: The three friends left Gyeongbokgung with smiles, cherishing the special memory of the Lunar New Year.Ko: 지호는 이제 새로운 자신감으로 가득 차 있었다.En: Jiho was now filled with new confidence.Ko: 이처럼, 지호는 인생에서 예기치 않은 일들이 새로운 기회를 제공할 수 있음을 배웠다.En: In this way, Jiho learned that unexpected events in life can provide new opportunities.Ko: 삶은 그 자체로 아름다웠다.En: Life was beautiful as it was. Vocabulary Words:pile: 쌓이다capture: 포착하다moment: 순간historians: 역사학자unexpected: 예상치 못한thunder: 천둥lightning: 번개deteriorated: 악화되었다shelter: 피신하다preserved: 보존한harmony: 조화reflection: 반사roaring: 아우성치는scene: 장면unplanned: 계획에 없던insight: 통찰necessary: 필수적인cherishing: 간직하는confidence: 자신감opportunities: 기회들natural: 자연의stunning: 아름다운traditional: 전통적인remarkable: 주목할만한extraordinary: 비범한overtones: 함축perfection: 완벽함panorama: 파노라마ethereal: 천상의spontaneity: 자발성

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Renewing Family Bonds at the Western Wall Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-01-27-23-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: יום חורפי קריר בירושלים.En: A cool winter day in Yerushalayim.He: השמיים אפורים והאוויר צלול.En: The skies are gray, and the air is clear.He: נעם, יעל ואריאל מתקרבים אל הכותל המערבי, מקום שבו הזמן עומד מלכת.En: Noam, Yael, and Ariel approach the the Western Wall, a place where time stands still.He: נעם חש את המרחק בינו לבין אחיו ואחותו.En: Noam feels the distance between him and his brother and sister.He: "החיים משתנים," הוא חושב לעצמו.En: "Life changes," he thinks to himself.He: כל אחד עסוק בענייניו, והקשר שהחזיק אותם קרובים בעבר כבר לא כמו שהיה.En: Each is busy with their own affairs, and the bond that kept them close in the past is not what it used to be.He: בין אבני הכותל, נעם חשב על רעיון.En: Between the stones of the Kotel, Noam thought of an idea.He: חג ט"ו בשבט מתקרב, חג שמסמל צמיחה והתחדשות.En: The Tu BiShvat holiday is approaching, a holiday symbolizing growth and renewal.He: נעם הציע: "בואו נשתול עץ יחד, סימן לקשר שלנו."En: Noam suggested: "Let's plant a tree together, a sign of our connection."He: הכותל המערבי, מקום של תפילה ורוחניות, מתאים לשינוי הזה.En: The Western Wall, a place of prayer and spirituality, suits this change.He: המקום הומה אנשים, אך יש בו שקט מיוחד שמזמין לעומק ולחשיבה.En: The place is crowded with people, yet it has a special silence that invites depth and reflection.He: נעם, יעל ואריאל התאספו ליד קטע פתוח קרוב לכותל, עם שתיל צעיר בידם.En: Noam, Yael, and Ariel gathered near an open section close to the wall, with a young sapling in their hands.He: האוויר היה קר, אך עוטף.En: The air was cold but embracing.He: נעם התחיל לדבר: "אני מרגיש שאנחנו מתרחקים.En: Noam began to speak: "I feel that we are drifting apart.He: רוצה לחזור להיות קרובים."En: I want to go back to being close."He: יעל הסתכלה בנעם, עיניה רכות.En: Yael looked at Noam, her eyes soft.He: "גם אני מרגישה כך," היא ענתה בקול שקט.En: "I feel that way too," she answered in a quiet voice.He: "פשוט החיים... לוקחים אותנו לכל מיני כיוונים."En: "It's just that life... takes us in different directions."He: אריאל, בדרך כלל שקט, לפתע דיבר: "אני מתגעגע.En: Ariel, usually quiet, suddenly spoke: "I miss it.He: לא ידעתי איך להגיד את זה."En: I didn't know how to say it."He: נעם חייך. "בואו נתחיל מחדש, כמו העץ הזה."En: Noam smiled. "Let's start anew, like this tree."He: הם חפרו יחד בבוץ הקר, ידיהם לחות ואדמה על הידיים.En: Together they dug in the cold mud, their hands damp with soil.He: כל אחד צחק קצת, שיתף רגשות, דמעות וחיוכים.En: Each laughed a bit, shared feelings, tears, and smiles.He: הייתה תחושת פורקן באוויר.En: There was a sense of release in the air.He: כשסיימו, הסתכלו על העץ.En: When they finished, they looked at the tree.He: הוא קטן, כחוש, אבל מלא פוטנציאל.En: It was small, frail, but full of potential.He: כמו הקשר המחודש שלהם.En: Like their renewed bond.He: אחרי החיבוק החם, נעם ידע שזהו רק ההתחלה.En: After the warm hug, Noam knew this was only the beginning.He: יש עוד מה לעשות, צריך לטפח את הקשר.En: There is more to do, the relationship needs nurturing.He: אך הייתה תקווה חדשה בליבו.En: But there was new hope in his heart.He: החיבור ביניהם לא נעלם, רק זקוק לתשומת לב.En: Their connection hadn't disappeared, it just needed attention.He: הם השאירו את העץ הצעיר מאחוריהם, עומד זקוף ליד הכותל, לזכר התחדשותם כמשפחה.En: They left the young tree behind, standing tall by the Kotel, in memory of their renewal as a family. Vocabulary Words:approach: מתקרביםdistance: מרחקbond: קשרsuggested: הציעsapling: שתילreflection: חשיבהembracing: עוטףdrifting: מתרחקיםdirections: כיווניםrelease: פורקןfrail: כחושnurturing: לטפחpotential: פוטנציאלsilence: שקטspirituality: רוחניותprayer: תפילהrenewed: מחודשmemory: זכרattention: תשומת לבreflect: לעומקtears: דמעותsmiles: חיוכיםrenewal: התחדשותaffairs: ענייניםquiet: שקטunite: לאחדdepth: עומקsuggest: להציעgathered: התאספוhorizon: אופקBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Unity Under the Old Oak: Finding Peace in Grief Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-01-19-23-34-01-da Story Transcript:Da: Snefnugg dalede stille ned over Botanisk Have i København.En: Snowflakes gently drifted down over Botanisk Have in København.Da: De tykke lag af sne dækkede træernes grene, mens en isende vind strøg gennem parkens stier.En: The thick layers of snow covered the branches of trees while an icy wind swept through the park's paths.Da: Luften var frisk, fyldt med den stille ro af vinter.En: The air was fresh, filled with the quiet calm of winter.Da: Mellem de snedækkede bænke og stier, fandt Lars, Mette, og Freja deres vej til et familiært sted.En: Among the snow-covered benches and paths, Lars, Mette, and Freja found their way to a familiar place.Da: De tre søskende mødtes ved det gamle egetræ, der stod som en stærk søjle i den tyste have.En: The three siblings met at the old oak tree, which stood as a strong pillar in the silent garden.Da: Her plejede de at tilbringe mange timer som børn, deres forældre smilende ved siden af, med et tæppe spredt ud på det bløde græs.En: Here, they used to spend many hours as children, their parents smiling beside them, with a blanket spread out on the soft grass.Da: Nu var minderne tyst som verden omkring dem.En: Now, the memories were as silent as the world around them.Da: Deres forældre havde været bindeleddet i deres familieliv, og tabet havde sat sine spor.En: Their parents had been the bond in their family life, and the loss had left its mark.Da: Lars, den ældste, havde altid været praktisk.En: Lars, the eldest, had always been practical.Da: Med et lille knirkende smil tog han en gammel kasse frem.En: With a small creaking smile, he took out an old box.Da: Det var en familieklenodie, fyldt med gamle billeder og breve.En: It was a family heirloom, filled with old pictures and letters.Da: "Det her minder os om, hvor vi kommer fra," sagde han med beslutsomhed.En: "This reminds us of where we come from," he said with determination.Da: "Vi har brug for at holde sammen."En: "We need to stick together."Da: Mette, derimod, så trist på kassen.En: Mette, on the other hand, looked sadly at the box.Da: Hun havde en tendens til at svælge i fortiden, tynget af sorgen.En: She had a tendency to dwell on the past, burdened by grief.Da: "Jeg ved det, men det er så svært," hviskede hun, idet hun pustede i sine hænder for at holde varmen.En: "I know, but it's so hard," she whispered, blowing into her hands to keep warm.Da: Hun ønskede blot at holde fast i de minder, der stadig gjorde ondt.En: She just wanted to hold on to the memories that still hurt.Da: Freja, den yngste, med sit kreative sind, havde altid formået at se lys selv i mørke stunder.En: Freja, the youngest, with her creative mind, had always managed to find light even in dark times.Da: Hun kunne føle spændingen mellem Lars og Mette.En: She could feel the tension between Lars and Mette.Da: Med et lille fnis sagde hun: "Husk den gang mor og far tog os på skøjter her?En: With a little giggle, she said, "Remember the time mom and dad took us skating here?Da: Mette, du faldt hele tiden!"En: Mette, you kept falling!"Da: Frejas ukuelige livsglæde brød den kølige luft.En: Freja's indomitable joy broke through the chilly air.Da: Som diskussionen drejede sig om, hvordan bedst at mindes deres forældre, steg spændingen.En: As the discussion turned to how best to remember their parents, the tension rose.Da: Lars ønskede orden, mens Mette ønskede frihed til at sørge.En: Lars wanted order, while Mette wanted the freedom to grieve.Da: Diskutionen nåede sit højdepunkt, da stemmer steg og brydes i den stille have.En: The argument reached its peak as voices rose and broke the silence of the garden.Da: Men midt i tumulten fortalte Freja en historie.En: But amidst the turmoil, Freja told a story.Da: Freja begyndte at tale om et minde fra deres barndom, en dag hvor deres far havde lært dem alle at plante blomster i haven.En: Freja began to speak of a memory from their childhood, a day when their father had taught them all to plant flowers in the garden.Da: Hans latter havde fået selv solen til at skinne.En: His laughter had made even the sun shine.Da: "Det er det deres arv betyder," sagde Freja, "kærlighed og sammenhold, selv i modgang."En: "That's what their legacy means," said Freja, "love and unity, even in adversity."Da: Hendes ord fyldte luften, som et kærtegn fra fortiden.En: Her words filled the air, like a caress from the past.Da: De tre søskende stillede, og et nyt bånd blev støbt under det gamle egetræs bredde grene.En: The three siblings quieted, and a new bond was forged under the wide branches of the old oak tree.Da: Lars indså, at alle havde ret til at sørge på deres egen måde.En: Lars realized that everyone had the right to mourn in their own way.Da: Han så på sine søstre med ny forståelse.En: He looked at his sisters with new understanding.Da: "Lad os gøre dette til en tradition," foreslog han, "vi mødes her hvert år for at mindes dem, sammen."En: "Let's make this a tradition," he suggested, "we meet here every year to remember them, together."Da: Mette smilede gennem tårerne, og Freja nikkede ivrigt.En: Mette smiled through her tears, and Freja nodded eagerly.Da: Under det spejlblanke dække af sne fandt de en ny ro,—en fælles forståelse, en fælles tråd.En: Under the mirror-like cover of snow, they found a new peace—a shared understanding, a common thread.Da: Livet gik videre, men deres forældres ånd levede videre i dem.En: Life went on, but their parents' spirit lived on in them.Da: De gik gennem den snedækkede have, fyldt med håb om en lysere fremtid, uadskillelige i hinanden og i minderne om deres elskede forældre.En: They walked through the snow-covered garden, filled with hope for a brighter future, inseparable in each other and in the memories of their beloved parents. Vocabulary Words:drifted: daledeicy: isendepaths: stierfamiliar: familiærtoak: egetræpillar: søjleblanket: tæppebond: bindeleddetcreaking: knirkendeheirloom: familieklenodiedetermination: beslutsomhedtendency: tendensdwell: svælgeburdened: tyngetgiggle: fnisindomitable: ukueligebeneath: undertension: spændingenadversity: modgangcaress: kærtegnforged: støbtgrieve: sørgetradition: traditioneagerly: ivrigtmirror-like: spejlblankeinseparable: uadskilleligelegacy: arvunity: sammenholdtransitory: midlertidigtumult: tumulten

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Dino Adventure at Museo di Storia Naturale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-01-18-23-34-01-it Story Transcript:It: La mattina era fredda e Milano era avvolta da una leggera nebbia invernale.En: The morning was cold, and Milano was wrapped in a light winter fog.It: Luca e Gianna si fermarono davanti al grande cancello del Museo di Storia Naturale.En: Luca and Gianna stopped in front of the large gate of the Museo di Storia Naturale.It: Luca aveva gli occhi che brillavano di entusiasmo.En: Luca had eyes shining with enthusiasm.It: "Oggi sarà fantastico, Gianna. Finalmente, il nuovo allestimento sui dinosauri!"En: "Today will be fantastic, Gianna. Finally, the new dinosaur exhibition!"It: Gianna sorrise, ma nella sua testa c'era una lista mentale di cose da controllare: orari, i biglietti, come evitare la folla.En: Gianna smiled, but in her head was a mental list of things to check: schedules, tickets, how to avoid the crowd.It: Lei era sempre quella più pratica.En: She was always the more practical one.It: Entrarono nel museo e furono accolti da una serie di straordinarie esposizioni: antichi fossili, immense ossa di dinosauri sospese nel vuoto.En: They entered the museum and were greeted by a series of extraordinary exhibits: ancient fossils, immense dinosaur bones suspended in mid-air.It: Ma Luca aveva un'idea in mente, un piano audace che non aveva ancora rivelato.En: But Luca had an idea in mind, a bold plan he had not yet revealed.It: "E se assistessimo alla visione guidata dal curatore? Prima dell'apertura ufficiale."En: "What if we attend the guided tour by the curator? Before the official opening."It: Gianna alzò un sopracciglio.En: Gianna raised an eyebrow.It: "E come pensi di riuscirci?"En: "And how do you think you'll manage that?"It: "Seguimi!" disse Luca con un sorriso furbo.En: "Follow me!" said Luca with a sly smile.It: Camminarono lentamente fino a una porta che portava all'area riservata.En: They walked slowly to a door leading to the reserved area.It: Luca, con uno sguardo di determinazione, trovò un modo per entrarci senza farsi notare, convincendo Gianna a seguirlo.En: Luca, with a look of determination, found a way to enter without being noticed, convincing Gianna to follow him.It: Il cuore di Gianna batteva forte, tra eccitazione e preoccupazione.En: Gianna's heart beat fast, between excitement and worry.It: All'interno, la sala era luminosa e maestosa.En: Inside, the room was bright and majestic.It: Modelli di dinosauri a grandezza naturale si ergevano maestosi, e le nuove tecnologie interattive rendevano tutto più vivido.En: Life-sized dinosaur models stood majestically, and new interactive technologies made everything more vivid.It: Luca, affascinato, si avvicinò per osservare ogni dettaglio.En: Luca, fascinated, approached to observe every detail.It: Ma nell'estasi del momento, urtò accidentalmente una piattaforma.En: But in the ecstasy of the moment, he accidentally bumped into a platform.It: Ci fu un rumore assordante e tutto si fermò.En: There was a deafening noise, and everything stopped.It: Il personale del museo si voltò.En: The museum staff turned around.It: Gianna tenne il fiato sospeso, aspettandosi il peggio.En: Gianna held her breath, expecting the worst.It: Ma invece di sgridate, una delle curatrici, colpita dall'attenzione di Luca ai dettagli e dalla sua conoscenza, gli si avvicinò sorridendo.En: But instead of scolding, one of the curators, impressed by Luca's attention to detail and knowledge, approached him with a smile.It: "Vedo che sei appassionato. Vuoi unirti a noi per un incontro con i paleontologi?"En: "I see you're passionate. Would you like to join us for a meeting with the paleontologists?"It: Luca non poteva credere alle sue orecchie.En: Luca couldn't believe his ears.It: Annuì entusiasta, mentre gli occhi di Gianna brillavano di sollievo e orgoglio.En: He nodded enthusiastically, while Gianna's eyes shone with relief and pride.It: Più tardi, dopo un'affascinante discussione con i paleontologi, Luca capì l'importanza di pianificare e di ascoltare le preoccupazioni degli altri.En: Later, after a fascinating discussion with the paleontologists, Luca understood the importance of planning and listening to others' concerns.It: "Grazie, Gianna, per essere stata al mio fianco." disse con sincerità.En: "Thank you, Gianna, for being by my side," he said sincerely.It: Gianna rispose con un sorriso affettuoso, "Sai che credo nei tuoi sogni, Luca.En: Gianna replied with an affectionate smile, "You know I believe in your dreams, Luca.It: Solo che a volte è necessario un po' di ordine!"En: It's just that sometimes a bit of order is necessary!"It: Anche se il giorno era iniziato con un velo di nebbia e incertezze, si concluse con la promessa di un futuro luminoso per Luca e una nuova comprensione tra i due amici.En: Although the day began with a shroud of fog and uncertainties, it concluded with the promise of a bright future for Luca and a new understanding between the two friends, standing together and supporting each other along the journey of discovery. Vocabulary Words:the fog: la nebbiathe enthusiasm: l'entusiasmothe exhibition: l'allestimentothe crowd: la follathe ticket: il bigliettothe fossil: il fossilethe bone: l'ossothe platform: la piattaformathe curator: il curatorethe reserve area: l'area riservatathe dinosaur: il dinosaurothe understanding: la comprensionethe meeting: l'incontrothe discussion: la discussionethe future: il futurothe technology: la tecnologiathe opening: l'aperturathe concern: la preoccupazionethe list: la listathe detail: il dettagliothe noise: il rumorethe staff: il personalethe smile: il sorrisothe eyebrow: il sopraccigliothe heart: il cuorethe majesty: la maestositàthe relief: il sollievothe pride: l'orgogliothe promise: la promessathe concern: la preoccupazione

Fluent Fiction - French: How Pastries and Dreams Warmed a Winter in Paris Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-01-14-08-38-20-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Dans une petite boulangerie de quartier, un matin glacial d'hiver, Luc pousse la porte en bois.En: In a small neighborhood bakery, on a freezing winter morning, Luc pushes open the wooden door.Fr: Une clochette tinte doucement, annonçant sa présence.En: A bell gently chimes, announcing his presence.Fr: L'air est chargé du parfum doux et réconfortant de la pâte chaude et du sucre.En: The air is filled with the sweet and comforting aroma of warm dough and sugar.Fr: Dehors, la neige tapisse les trottoirs, ajoutant une douceur blanche au paysage habituel de la banlieue parisienne.En: Outside, the snow blankets the sidewalks, adding a gentle whiteness to the usual landscape of the banlieue of Paris.Fr: Luc, jeune graphiste, vient de déménager à Paris.En: Luc, a young graphic designer, has just moved to Paris.Fr: Il se sent parfois seul.En: He sometimes feels lonely.Fr: La vie en ville est différente et pressante.En: Life in the city is different and demanding.Fr: Il vient ici chaque matin pour prendre son café et un croissant, espérant trouver un lien, quelque chose qui le réchauffe au-delà de la pâtisserie.En: He comes here every morning to get his coffee and a croissant, hoping to find a connection, something that warms him beyond the pastry.Fr: Derrière le comptoir, Élodie s'active.En: Behind the counter, Élodie is busy.Fr: Elle est à son poste de pâtissière, les mains pleines de farine.En: She is at her station as a pastry chef, her hands covered in flour.Fr: Elle sourit poliement aux clients.En: She politely smiles at the customers.Fr: Cependant, aujourd'hui, elle remarque encore une fois Luc, qui s'installe toujours à la même table près de la fenêtre.En: However, today, she again notices Luc, who always sits at the same table by the window.Fr: "Cet homme est fidèle à ses habitudes," pense-t-elle en servant un client.En: "That man is faithful to his habits," she thinks while serving a customer.Fr: Luc jette un coup d'œil furtif vers Élodie lorsqu'elle ne regarde pas.En: Luc steals a furtive glance at Élodie when she's not looking.Fr: "Comment aborder une personne aussi occupée ?"En: "How do you approach someone so busy?"Fr: se demande-t-il en mordant dans son pain au chocolat.En: he wonders, biting into his pain au chocolat.Fr: Il hésite, un peu intimidé par la foule.En: He hesitates, a bit intimidated by the crowd.Fr: Un jour, Élodie remarque que Luc fixe une tarte aux pommes qu'elle a récemment préparée.En: One day, Élodie notices that Luc is staring at an apple tart she recently prepared.Fr: Elle décide d'aller à sa table après le service.En: She decides to go to his table after her shift.Fr: "Bonjour," dit-elle, "avez-vous goûté cette tarte ?En: "Hello," she says, "have you tasted this tart?Fr: C'est une nouvelle recette."En: It's a new recipe."Fr: Luc est surpris mais heureux.En: Luc is surprised but happy.Fr: Il bafouille légèrement, "Non, mais elle a l'air délicieuse.En: He stammers slightly, "No, but it looks delicious.Fr: Vous devez être vraiment passionnée par ce que vous faites."En: You must be really passionate about what you do."Fr: Un sourire illumine le visage d'Élodie.En: A smile lights up Élodie's face.Fr: "Oui, j'aime créer," avoue-t-elle.En: "Yes, I love creating," she confesses.Fr: Elle lui offre un morceau, espérant initier une conversation plus longue.En: She offers him a piece, hoping to initiate a longer conversation.Fr: Ils partagent un moment chaleureux autour de la pâtisserie.En: They share a warm moment around the pastry.Fr: Luc parle de son travail et ses rêves.En: Luc talks about his work and his dreams.Fr: Élodie se confie sur ses espoirs d'ouvrir un jour sa propre pâtisserie.En: Élodie confides in him about her hopes of one day opening her own bakery.Fr: Leurs passions se rencontrent et réchauffent la froideur de l'hiver dehors.En: Their passions meet and warm the coldness of winter outside.Fr: Peu à peu, leur échange initial devient une habitude.En: Gradually, their initial exchange becomes a habit.Fr: Ils prennent le temps de discuter après que la boulangerie se calme.En: They take the time to chat after the bakery quiets down.Fr: Luc trouve dans ces moments une connexion authentique.En: Luc finds an authentic connection in these moments.Fr: Élodie se rend compte que Luc comprend vraiment sa dévotion pour la pâtisserie.En: Élodie realizes that Luc truly understands her devotion to pastry.Fr: Luc, avec plus de confiance et moins de solitude, commence à aimer vraiment Paris.En: Luc, with more confidence and less loneliness, begins to really love Paris.Fr: Il a trouvé un ami, peut-être plus, qui non seulement partage ses intérêts mais soutient aussi ses aspirations.En: He has found a friend, perhaps more, who not only shares his interests but also supports his aspirations.Fr: Quant à Élodie, elle se sent inspirée et encouragée.En: As for Élodie, she feels inspired and encouraged.Fr: Ensemble, sous les chuchotements rassurants de la boulangerie, ils rêvent de projets à réaliser.En: Together, under the reassuring whispers of the bakery, they dream of projects to accomplish.Fr: L'hiver à Paris semble moins froid quand on a un ami avec qui partager des rêves et des pâtisseries.En: Winter in Paris seems less cold when you have a friend with whom to share dreams and pastries. Vocabulary Words:the neighborhood: le quartierthe bakery: la boulangeriethe bell: la clochettethe aroma: le parfumthe sidewalk: le trottoirthe graphic designer: le graphistethe connection: le lienthe counter: le comptoirthe pastry chef: la pâtissièrethe flour: la farinethe table: la tablethe window: la fenêtrethe habit: les habitudesthe glance: le coup d'œilthe crowd: la foulethe tart: la tartethe recipe: la recettethe smile: le sourirethe piece: le morceauthe passion: la passionthe coldness: la froideurthe shift: le servicethe devotion: la dévotionthe whisper: les chuchotementsthe dream: le rêvethe pastry: la pâtisseriethe loneliness: la solitudethe project: le projetthe winter: l'hiverthe landscape: le paysage

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Finding Peace in the Silent Snow: Kata's Journey in Mátra Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-01-09-08-38-20-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A Mátra hegyei mindig lenyűgözték Katát.En: The Mátra mountains have always captivated Kata.Hu: Télen a hó vastagon borította be az ösvényeket, és a fenyők súgása elvarázsolta az embert.En: In winter, the snow blankets the paths thickly, and the whispering of the pines enchants anyone who wanders near.Hu: Kata most is ott állt a havas úton, Zsolt és Emese társaságában.En: Kata was standing on the snowy path, accompanied by Zsolt and Emese.Hu: A hideg szél az arca körül táncolt, de ő nem törődött vele.En: The cold wind danced around her face, but she didn't mind.Hu: Az élet zűrzavaros volt mostanában.En: Life had been chaotic recently.Hu: A munka, a család, a mindennapi gondok mindegyike nyomasztotta.En: Work, family, and everyday worries were overwhelming her.Hu: Ezért jött el a Mátrába - remélte, hogy a természet csendje segít majd megnyugodni.En: That's why she had come to the Mátra—she hoped that the silence of nature would help her find peace.Hu: "Majd megmutatom, kitartó vagyok," gondolta magában.En: "I'll show that I'm determined," she thought to herself.Hu: Zsolt és Emese könnyedén lépkedtek előre.En: Zsolt and Emese walked forward with ease.Hu: Néha megálltak, hogy megcsodálják a tájat.En: Occasionally, they stopped to admire the scenery.Hu: Kata azonban belső küzdelmére koncentrált.En: However, Kata was focused on her own internal struggle.Hu: Egy mély lélegzetet vett, és folytatta az útját a megszokott útról egy ismeretlen felé.En: She took a deep breath and continued her journey off the familiar path to an unknown one.Hu: A helyzet egyre nehezebbé vált.En: The situation became increasingly difficult.Hu: A hó alatt jég rejtőzött, néhol meredek szakaszok is voltak.En: Beneath the snow, ice lay hidden, and there were steep sections in places.Hu: "Vajon visszaforduljak?En: "Should I turn back?"Hu: " töprengett Kata, de tudta, hogy muszáj folytatnia.En: wondered Kata, but she knew she had to continue.Hu: Zsolt visszafordult, bátorító mosollyal az arcán: "Minden rendben?En: Zsolt turned around, a reassuring smile on his face: "Is everything alright?"Hu: " kérdezte.En: he asked.Hu: "Aha, csak egy kis kihívás," felelte Kata.En: "Yeah, just a little challenge," replied Kata.Hu: Emese is ránézett, majd vállon veregette.En: Emese also glanced at her and patted her shoulder.Hu: "Csak lassan," mondta.En: "Just take it slow," she said.Hu: Az ösvény egy meredek, jeges lejtőhöz vezetett.En: The path led to a steep, icy slope.Hu: A szél erősödött, süvítő dallamával próbálta eltántorítani Katát.En: The wind grew stronger, its howling trying to deter Kata.Hu: Megállt egy pillanatra, érezte a hideg levegőt a tüdejében.En: She paused for a moment, feeling the cold air in her lungs.Hu: Kellett egy mély sóhaj, mielőtt elindult volna a lejtőn.En: She needed a deep sigh before heading down the slope.Hu: Minden lépés küzdelem volt.En: Every step was a struggle.Hu: A botjával igyekezett egyensúlyban maradni, ahogy a szél próbálta lesöpörni.En: She tried to maintain her balance with her stick as the wind attempted to sweep her away.Hu: Egy pillanatnyi megingás, és már majdnem elcsúszott, de összeszedte magát.En: A momentary slip, and she nearly fell, but she gathered herself.Hu: "Meg tudom csinálni," mondta magának.En: "I can do this," she told herself.Hu: Végül elérte a csúcsot.En: Finally, she reached the peak.Hu: Előtte a világ, csendes és hófehér.En: Before her lay the world, silent and snow-white.Hu: A felhők alól kibukkanó nap lágy fényben fürösztötte a hegyeket.En: The sun peeked out from beneath the clouds, bathing the mountains in a gentle light.Hu: Kata a plafonra nézett, a csodálatos kilátásban gyönyörködött.En: Kata looked up, marveling at the magnificent view.Hu: Érezte, hogy a nyugtalansága oldódik.En: She felt her restlessness ease away.Hu: "Megcsináltad," mondta Zsolt, ahogy mellé ért.En: "You did it," Zsolt said as he reached her side.Hu: Emese is ott volt, mosolyogva.En: Emese was there too, smiling.Hu: "Ezért jöttem," válaszolta Kata.En: "That's why I came," Kata replied.Hu: Itt, a hóval borított magasságban megtalálta azt a békét, amit keresett.En: Here, in the snow-covered heights, she found the peace she was seeking.Hu: A visszaút könnyedebb volt.En: The return journey was easier.Hu: Kata ugyanazokon az ösvényeken lépkedett, de most már más érzésekkel.En: Kata trod the same paths but now with different feelings.Hu: Tudta, hogy megújult erővel tér vissza a hétköznapokba.En: She knew she was returning to everyday life with renewed strength.Hu: Tartalmasabbá vált.En: She felt more fulfilled.Hu: Az út alatt talált magára, és ez neki most minden volt.En: During the journey, she found herself, and that was everything to her now. Vocabulary Words:captivated: lenyűgöztékwhispering: súgásaenchants: elvarázsoltachaotic: zűrzavarosoverwhelming: nyomasztottastruggle: küzdelméreincreasingly: egyrebeneath: alattsteep: meredekreassuring: bátorítóchallenge: kihíváspat: vállon veregetteslope: lejtőhowling: süvítődeter: eltántorítanimomentary: pillanatnyigathered: összeszedtepeak: csúcsotmarveling: gyönyörködöttmagnificent: csodálatosease: oldódikrestlessness: nyugtalanságafulfillment: tartalmasabbá váltdetermined: kitartóadmire: megcsodáljákunknown: ismeretlenease: könnyedebbsilence: csendjenature: természetbalance: egyensúlyban

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Mystery Beneath the Chandelier: Lorenzo's Theatrical Quest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-01-07-23-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: La Fenice è come un gioiello.En: La Fenice is like a jewel.It: Le luci dei suoi lampadari brillano come stelle, e dietro le quinte si respira un'aria di eccitazione e caos.En: The lights of its chandeliers shine like stars, and backstage, you can feel an air of excitement and chaos.It: È inverno e il gelo veneziano avvolge la città.En: It's winter, and the Venetian chill envelops the city.It: Ma dentro il teatro, il calore e l'atmosfera aspettano l'Epifania, una festa speciale per tutti.En: But inside the theater, warmth and atmosphere await l'Epifania, a special celebration for everyone.It: Lorenzo osserva il trambusto con curiosità.En: Lorenzo observes the commotion with curiosity.It: Gli occhi di un detective in un giovane appassionato di teatro.En: The eyes of a detective in a young theater enthusiast.It: Ha sentito voci su un artefatto nascosto, un oggetto portafortuna dei tempi antichi.En: He has heard rumors of a hidden artifact, a good luck charm from ancient times.It: Ora deve trovarlo.En: Now he must find it.It: Sa di aver bisogno di aiuto per scovare questo tesoro tra i costumi.En: He knows he needs help to uncover this treasure among the costumes.It: Alessia prepara i vestiti, il suo mondo è fatto di tessuti e colori.En: Alessia prepares the clothes; her world is made of fabrics and colors.It: Quando Lorenzo si avvicina, gli spiega il suo piano.En: When Lorenzo approaches, he explains his plan to her.It: Alessia sorride e accetta.En: Alessia smiles and agrees.It: Giovanni, il macchinista, è più difficile da convincere, ma quando sente parlare del mistero, non può resistere.En: Giovanni, the stagehand, is more difficult to convince, but when he hears about the mystery, he cannot resist.It: I tre iniziano la ricerca.En: The three begin their search.It: I corridoi dietro il palco sono un labirinto.En: The corridors behind the stage are a labyrinth.It: Il rumore degli attori e dei musicisti riempie l'aria.En: The noise of actors and musicians fills the air.It: Si muovono furtivi tra le arie del Barbiere di Siviglia e le voci degli assistenti.En: They move stealthily between the arias of Il Barbiere di Siviglia and the voices of the assistants.It: "Proviamo il vecchio armadio," suggerisce Alessia.En: "Let's try the old wardrobe," suggests Alessia.It: È grande, nascosto dietro una tenda.En: It is large, hidden behind a curtain.It: Giovanni sposta alcuni bauli pesanti per fare spazio.En: Giovanni moves some heavy trunks to make space.It: Lorenzo apre le vecchie ante di legno.En: Lorenzo opens the old wooden doors.It: Dietro le giacche colorate e i mantelli, trova un piccolo scomparto.En: Behind the colorful jackets and cloaks, he finds a small compartment.It: Una chiave si gira con un lieve scatto.En: A key turns with a slight click.It: Ecco l'artefatto: una piccola maschera dorata.En: Here is the artifact: a small golden mask.It: Lorenzo la tiene con delicatezza.En: Lorenzo holds it gently.It: Sa che deve rimetterla al suo posto.En: He knows he must return it to its place.It: La porta al direttore del teatro, che lo ringrazia con un sorriso e un cenno solenne.En: He takes it to the theater director, who thanks him with a smile and a solemn nod.It: La Fenice risplende nelle luci della sera mentre l'opera inizia.En: La Fenice glows in the evening lights as the opera begins.It: Lorenzo ha risolto il mistero.En: Lorenzo has solved the mystery.It: Ora guarda il palco, orgoglioso.En: Now he watches the stage, proud.It: Ha scoperto una nuova parte di sé e sa che ci saranno altri enigmi da affrontare.En: He has discovered a new part of himself and knows there will be other enigmas to face.It: Dall'alto, la maschera dorata osserva la scena e Lorenzo sa che sarà fortunata anche la prossima volta.En: From above, the golden mask watches the scene, and Lorenzo knows it will be lucky next time too.It: La vita è un palcoscenico, e lui è pronto per il prossimo atto.En: Life is a stage, and he is ready for the next act. Vocabulary Words:the jewel: il gioiellothe chandelier: il lampadariobackstage: dietro le quintethe chill: il gelothe atmosphere: l'atmosferathe celebration: la festathe commotion: il trambustothe curiosity: la curiositàthe detective: il detectivethe rumor: la vocethe artifact: l'artefattothe charm: l'oggetto portafortunathe times: i tempithe treasure: il tesorothe costumes: i costumithe stagehand: il macchinistathe labyrinth: il labirintothe noise: il rumorestealthily: furtivithe opera: l'operathe corridor: il corridoiothe assistant: l'assistentethe wardrobe: l'armadiothe curtain: la tendathe trunk: il baulethe cloak: il mantellothe compartment: lo scompartothe key: la chiavethe director: il direttorethe nod: il cenno

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Lost in Snow: Sibling Trust Amidst a Bleak World Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-01-04-23-34-01-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A földet vastag hótakaró borította.En: The ground was covered by a thick blanket of snow.Hu: Az alvó falut csend lengte körül.En: Silence enveloped the sleeping village.Hu: Csak a szél hangja hallatszott az elhagyott házak közt.En: Only the sound of the wind could be heard among the abandoned houses.Hu: Zsófia és Péter a romos templom közelében álltak.En: Zsófia and Péter stood near the ruined church.Hu: Hideg volt, de ez nem tartotta vissza őket.En: It was cold, but that didn't hold them back.Hu: Zsófia karja öccse vállát szorította, ahogy a távoli dombokat nézte.En: Zsófia's arm gripped her brother's shoulder as she gazed at the distant hills.Hu: „Biztos vagy benne, Péter?En: "Are you sure, Péter?"Hu: ” – kérdezte aggódva.En: she asked worriedly.Hu: Péter, még mindig a dombokat figyelve, bólintott.En: Péter, still watching the hills, nodded.Hu: „Biztos vagyok.En: "I'm sure.Hu: Meg kell találnunk őket.En: We have to find them.Hu: Lehet, hogy valahol ott vannak.En: They might be somewhere there."Hu: ”A katasztrófa óta, amely megrázta az egész világot, ők ketten csak egymásra számíthattak.En: Since the disaster that had shaken the entire world, the two of them could only rely on each other.Hu: Az élet nehéz volt, az élelmiszer és menedék szinte hiánycikk volt.En: Life was hard; food and shelter were almost nonexistent.Hu: Zsófia minden nap azon dolgozott, hogy megvédje Pétert, de tudta, hogy a túlélés nem elég.En: Zsófia worked every day to protect Péter, but she knew that survival wasn't enough.Hu: Reményt kellett találni.En: They needed to find hope.Hu: Péter számára ez a remény a család megtalálásában rejlett.En: For Péter, this hope lay in finding their family.Hu: „Rendben,” sóhajtott Zsófia.En: "Okay," sighed Zsófia.Hu: „Menjünk tovább.En: "Let's move on.Hu: De légy óvatos, Péter!En: But be careful, Péter!Hu: Nem tudjuk, kikkel találkozunk.En: We don't know who we'll meet."Hu: ”Elindultak a hóval borított mezőn át.En: They set off across the snow-covered field.Hu: Az út csúszós volt, és a hideg belefúródott csontjaikba.En: The path was slippery, and the cold burrowed into their bones.Hu: De egyikük sem panaszkodott.En: But neither of them complained.Hu: Csendesen lépdeltek előre, a távoli dombok felé, ahol talán várta őket a válasz.En: They walked silently onward, towards the distant hills where perhaps answers awaited them.Hu: Egy nap gyaloglás után fáradtan, de elszántsággal teli érkeztek meg egy elhagyatott háznál.En: After a day of walking, tired but filled with determination, they arrived at an abandoned house.Hu: Péter lelkesebben lépett be, Zsófia óvatosan követte.En: Péter entered eagerly, Zsófia followed cautiously.Hu: Az ablakon át a derengő fényben észrevettek egy tábort.En: Through the window, in the dim light, they noticed a camp.Hu: Emberek mozogtak körülötte.En: People were moving around it.Hu: „Emberek!En: "People!"Hu: ” kiáltott fel Péter.En: exclaimed Péter.Hu: Zsófia megfogta a kezét.En: Zsófia took his hand.Hu: „Várjunk.En: "Wait.Hu: Nem tudjuk, kik ők.En: We don't know who they are."Hu: ”Közelebb mentek.En: They moved closer.Hu: A csoportban néhány ember mindjárt észrevette őket.En: A few people in the group noticed them immediately.Hu: Egy férfi lépett elő, magas, erős testalkatú.En: A man stepped forward, tall, strong-built.Hu: Arca fáradtságot és bánatot tükrözött, de a szemeiben valami emlékeztette Pétert egy régi barátra.En: His face reflected fatigue and sorrow, but in his eyes, Péter saw something that reminded him of an old friend.Hu: „Barátok vagytok?En: "Are you friends?"Hu: ” kérdezte a férfi.En: asked the man.Hu: Zsófia megfontolt volt.En: Zsófia was cautious.Hu: „Kik vagytok ti?En: "Who are you?Hu: Keresünk valakit.En: We're looking for someone.Hu: A családunkat.En: Our family.Hu: Tudtok róluk valamit?En: Do you know anything about them?"Hu: ”A férfi megértően bólintott.En: The man nodded understandingly.Hu: „Sokan keresünk.En: "Many of us are searching.Hu: Talán tudok segíteni.En: Maybe I can help.Hu: Hallottam más családokról, akik itt kerestek menedéket.En: I've heard of other families seeking refuge here.Hu: De óvatosnak kell lennetek.En: But you must be cautious.Hu: Nem mindenki az, akinek mondja magát.En: Not everyone is who they claim to be."Hu: ”Zsófia Péterre pillantott.En: Zsófia glanced at Péter.Hu: Szíve hevesen vert.En: Her heart pounded.Hu: Ez volt az esélyük, de vajon meg lehetett bízni a férfiben?En: This was their chance, but could they trust the man?Hu: A kétségbeesés és a remény egyaránt lüktetett bennük.En: Desperation and hope pulsed equally within them.Hu: „Mit gondolsz, Zsófia?En: "What do you think, Zsófia?"Hu: ” Péter hangja halk volt, de határozott.En: Péter's voice was quiet but firm.Hu: Zsófia bólintott.En: Zsófia nodded.Hu: „Próbáljuk meg.En: "Let's try.Hu: De maradjunk éberek.En: But stay vigilant.Hu: Egymásra vigyázunk.En: We'll watch out for each other."Hu: ” A férfi felé fordulva megkockáztatta a bizalmat.En: Turning to the man, she decided to take a risk with her trust.Hu: „Rendben.En: "Alright.Hu: Segítsetek nekünk.En: Help us."Hu: ”A csoportba léptek, lassan megismerkedtek a többiekkel.En: They stepped into the group, gradually getting to know the others.Hu: Bár az ismeretlen veszélyek továbbra is fenyegettek, bennük éledezett a remény, hogy talán végre közelebb kerülhetnek a családjukhoz.En: Although unknown dangers continued to loom, hope began to blossom within them that perhaps, finally, they could get closer to their family.Hu: A kietlen, rideg világban most először éreztek melegséget a szívükben.En: In the bleak, cold world, for the first time, they felt warmth in their hearts.Hu: Péter tekintetéből eltűnt a régi félelem jele, és Zsófia is megtanult újra bízni – a testvérében, magában, és talán a világ újraépítése iránti reményükben.En: The old signs of fear disappeared from Péter's gaze, and Zsófia learned to trust again—her brother, herself, and perhaps in their hope for the rebuilding of the world. Vocabulary Words:blanket: takaróenveloped: lenteabandoned: elhagyottruined: romosgripped: szorítottadisaster: katasztrófashelter: menedéknonexistent: hiánycikksurvival: túlélésslippery: csúszósburrowed: befúródottdetermination: elszántságdim: derengőcamp: táborcautiously: óvatosanfatigue: fáradtságsorrow: bánatreminded: emlékeztettevigilant: éberekloom: fenyegettekblossom: éledezettbleak: kietlentrust: bíznidesperation: kétségbeeséspounded: vertclaim: mondjacautious: megfontoltrefuge: menedéketpulse: lüktetettsigns: jelek

Fluent Fiction - Danish: New Beginnings at Nyhavn: Dreams and Destinations Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-01-03-08-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Nyhavn var magisk om vinteren.En: Nyhavn was magical in the winter.Da: Snedækkede tage og skarpe lys fra de lange rækker af farverige bygninger skabte en postkort perfekt scene.En: Snow-covered roofs and sharp lights from the long rows of colorful buildings created a postcard-perfect scene.Da: Midt i denne kulisse lå en travl café.En: In the middle of this setting lay a bustling café.Da: Varmen fra ovne og stemmer bølgede ud af dørene, mens mennesker søgte tilflugt fra den kolde luft.En: The warmth from ovens and voices wafted out of the doors as people sought refuge from the cold air.Da: Inde i caféen arbejdede Lars bag disken.En: Inside the café, Lars worked behind the counter.Da: Som barista navigerede han med øvet hånd mellem espressomaskinerne, der duftede af frisk kaffe.En: As a barista, he navigated with a practiced hand between the espresso machines that smelled of fresh coffee.Da: Han elskede liv og glade dage omkring sig, men hver dag føltes ens.En: He loved the lively atmosphere around him, but every day felt the same.Da: Lars ønskede sig mere.En: Lars wanted more.Da: Han drømte om noget stort, noget der ikke involverede kaffekopper.En: He dreamed of something big, something that didn't involve coffee cups.Da: Mette sad ved sit sædvanlige bord nær vinduet, med notesbogen fremme.En: Mette sat at her usual table near the window, with her notebook open.Da: Hun var en regelmæssig gæst, en forfatter altid på jagt efter inspiration.En: She was a regular guest, a writer always in search of inspiration.Da: Lars beundrede hendes mod til at leve af sin passion.En: Lars admired her courage to live off her passion.Da: Ofte delte hun historier fra sine rejser, og hver gang fangede det Lars' tanker.En: Often she shared stories from her travels, and each time it captivated Lars' thoughts.Da: I baglokalet sorterede Kasper kaffebønner.En: In the backroom, Kasper sorted coffee beans.Da: Han var Lars' gode ven og kollega.En: He was Lars' good friend and colleague.Da: Kasper drømte om at rejse verden rundt.En: Kasper dreamed of traveling around the world.Da: Han havde endda talt om det nye år som sin start på et eventyr.En: He had even talked about the new year as his start on an adventure.Da: Det var nytårsaften.En: It was New Year's Eve.Da: Caféen var dekoreret med glitrende lyskæder og kulørte flag.En: The café was decorated with sparkling light chains and colorful flags.Da: Udenfor hang stjernerne lavt over Nyhavn.En: Outside, the stars hung low over Nyhavn.Da: Denne aften skulle ændre noget for Lars.En: This evening was going to change something for Lars.Da: Lyset fra raketterne blev reflekteret i Mettes notesbogs blanke sider, og samtalen mellem de tre steg nærmest til musik.En: The light from the fireworks was reflected in Mette's notebook's shiny pages, and the conversation between the three rose almost like music.Da: "Kasper, hvor skal du hen først?"En: "Kasper, where are you heading first?"Da: spurgte Mette og så op fra sine noter.En: asked Mette, looking up from her notes.Da: "Thailand måske.En: "Thailand maybe.Da: Eller Australien.En: Or Australia.Da: Jeg vil se havet," svarede Kasper med et drømmende blik.En: I want to see the ocean," answered Kasper with a dreamy look.Da: Lars lyttede, mens Kasper og Mette talte om steder og muligheder.En: Lars listened as Kasper and Mette talked about places and possibilities.Da: Han gik tilbage til arbejdet, men noget inde i ham knugede.En: He went back to work, but something inside him tightened.Da: Tankerne kredsede om samme punkt.En: His thoughts kept circling the same point.Da: Livet skulle være mere end dette.En: Life should be more than this.Da: Med midnat nær hoppede festen udenfor i vejrtrækning, og raketter eksploderede i farver.En: As midnight approached, the celebration outside gathered momentum, and fireworks exploded in colors.Da: Lars satte sig ved Mette og Kasper.En: Lars sat down with Mette and Kasper.Da: "Mette, dine ord, de inspirerer mig.En: "Mette, your words, they inspire me.Da: Og Kasper, din drøm om at rejse..." Lars stoppede.En: And Kasper, your dream of traveling..." Lars stopped.Da: "Jeg vil også."En: "I want to as well."Da: Samtalen gav ny energi.En: The conversation gave new energy.Da: Lars indså, det var nu eller aldrig.En: Lars realized it was now or never.Da: Han måtte tage en chance, tage med Kasper og opleve verden.En: He had to take a chance, go with Kasper, and experience the world.Da: Mette så op og smilede blidt.En: Mette looked up and smiled softly.Da: "Hvis du tager af sted, Lars, kan vi skrive sammen.En: "If you leave, Lars, we can write to each other.Da: Måske arbejder vi på noget.En: Maybe we'll work on something.Da: Sammen," tilbød hun.En: Together," she offered.Da: Lars nikkede, for første gang var hans vej klar.En: Lars nodded, for the first time his path was clear.Da: Han følte sig friere, lettet og håbefuld.En: He felt freer, relieved, and hopeful.Da: Dette nytår ville blive begyndelsen på noget stort.En: This New Year would be the beginning of something big.Da: Og således besluttede Lars at følge det nye års lys ud i det ukendte.En: And so Lars decided to follow the new year's light into the unknown.Da: En ny rejse ventede, både i verden og i skrivningen.En: A new journey awaited, both in the world and in writing.Da: Han lukkede døren, men åbnede sit hjerte for en uvis fremtid, fyldt med eventyr og muligheder.En: He closed the door but opened his heart to an uncertain future, filled with adventure and opportunities. Vocabulary Words:magical: magisksnow-covered: snedækkedebustling: travlwafted: bølgedepracticed: øvetcourage: modinspiration: inspirationbackroom: baglokaletsorted: sorteredefireworks: raketterreflected: reflekteretconversation: samtalemomentum: vejrtrækningexplode: eksploderededreamy: drømmendetightened: knugedecircling: kredsedecelebration: festconversation: samtalemidnight: midnatgathered: hoppederelieved: lettetadventure: eventyropportunities: mulighederuncertain: uvispostcard-perfect: postkort perfektshiny: blankebarista: baristacolleague: kollegachains: lyskæder

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Balancing Ambitions: Love and Careers in Summer's Glow Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2024-12-26-08-38-20-es Story Transcript:Es: En el vibrante verano del hemisferio sur, la ciudad estaba llena de vida y energía.En: In the vibrant summer of the southern hemisphere, the city was full of life and energy.Es: El sol brillaba intensamente sobre las calles y las oficinas en el centro empresarial, donde las personas volvían a su rutina tras el descanso del Año Nuevo.En: The sun shone brightly on the streets and the offices in the business district, where people were returning to their routine after the New Year break.Es: En el alto edificio corporativo, con sus paredes de vidrio que dejaban pasar la luz natural, Alejandro y sus colegas comenzaban un nuevo capítulo laboral.En: In the tall corporate building, with its glass walls that let in natural light, Alejandro and his colleagues were beginning a new work chapter.Es: Alejandro, un joven analista con grandes aspiraciones, se dirigía al trabajo temprano cada mañana.En: Alejandro, a young analyst with great aspirations, headed to work early every morning.Es: Buscaba el éxito en su carrera, pero también anhelaba conexiones personales que dieran sentido a sus días.En: He sought success in his career, but he also longed for personal connections that would give meaning to his days.Es: La vida, para él, era una danza constante entre alcanzar metas profesionales y encontrar verdadera felicidad.En: Life, for him, was a constant dance between achieving professional goals and finding true happiness.Es: Isabel comenzaba su carrera en la misma oficina.En: Isabel was starting her career in the same office.Es: Como una creativa y empática gerente de proyectos, esperaba nuevas experiencias y amistades, algo de lo que había carecido recientemente tras una ruptura dolorosa.En: As a creative and empathetic project manager, she was hoping for new experiences and friendships, which she had recently lacked after a painful breakup.Es: El primer día, al cruzarse por el largo pasillo de la empresa, sus miradas se encontraron.En: On the first day, as they crossed paths in the long company hallway, their eyes met.Es: Un saludo tímido pero cordial fue el principio de algo más profundo.En: A shy but cordial greeting was the beginning of something deeper.Es: Mateo, un colega de naturaleza chismosa, se enteró rápidamente de esta conexión.En: Mateo, a colleague with a gossipy nature, quickly found out about this connection.Es: Le gustaba compartir historias, inventar situaciones, y en ocasiones, su amor por los rumores creaba problemas en el ambiente laboral.En: He liked to share stories, invent situations, and sometimes, his love for rumors created problems in the work environment.Es: Pronto, los demás comenzaron a hablar de Alejandro e Isabel, a menudo exagerando la naturaleza de su relación.En: Soon, others began talking about Alejandro and Isabel, often exaggerating the nature of their relationship.Es: A pesar de los rumores, Alejandro decidió ser sincero.En: Despite the rumors, Alejandro decided to be honest.Es: Durante una pausa en el jardín en la azotea, Alejandro habló con Isabel.En: During a break in the rooftop garden, Alejandro spoke to Isabel.Es: "Me gustas, pero quiero que trabajemos bien juntos sin complicaciones,” le dijo.En: "I like you, but I want us to work well together without complications," he told her.Es: Isabel, sorprendida por su honestidad, sonrió y expresó que también lo encontraba interesante, pero deseaba que su trabajo se mantuviera profesional.En: Isabel, surprised by his honesty, smiled and expressed that she also found him interesting but wanted their work to remain professional.Es: Mateo, entretanto, continuaba con sus historias inventadas hasta que Isabel, cansada de sus comentarios, le enfrentó.En: Meanwhile, Mateo continued with his made-up stories until Isabel, tired of his comments, confronted him.Es: "Mateo, esto no es un juego.En: "Mateo, this is not a game.Es: Nuestro trabajo es importante, y los rumores no ayudan," le dijo firmemente.En: Our work is important, and rumors don't help," she told him firmly.Es: Mateo, sorprendido por su actitud directa, prometió ser más cuidadoso en el futuro.En: Mateo, surprised by her direct attitude, promised to be more careful in the future.Es: Llegó el día de un evento de trabajo en equipo.En: The day of a team-building event arrived.Es: Alejandro e Isabel presentaban juntos su proyecto ante los colegas y superiores.En: Alejandro and Isabel were presenting their project together to colleagues and superiors.Es: La tensión era palpable, pero ambos se enfocaron en su propuesta, combinando sus talentos y demostrando una química auténtica.En: The tension was palpable, but both focused on their proposal, combining their talents and demonstrating genuine chemistry.Es: Al concluir la presentación, las dudas y rumores comenzaron a desaparecer, reemplazadas por un aplauso genuino.En: As the presentation concluded, doubts and rumors began to fade, replaced by genuine applause.Es: Con el tiempo, Alejandro e Isabel establecieron límites claros entre su vida profesional y personal.En: Over time, Alejandro and Isabel established clear boundaries between their professional and personal lives.Es: Fuera de la oficina, exploraron la ciudad, conociéndose más allá de sus funciones laborales.En: Outside the office, they explored the city, getting to know each other beyond their work roles.Es: La madurez de ambos les permitió manejar chismes y confrontaciones, creciendo tanto personal como profesionalmente.En: The maturity of both allowed them to handle gossip and confrontations, growing both personally and professionally.Es: Alejandro aprendió a equilibrar sus emociones y deseos dentro y fuera del trabajo.En: Alejandro learned to balance his emotions and desires inside and outside of work.Es: Isabel se volvió más fuerte y decidida a enfrentar las adversidades, avanzando en su nuevo entorno laboral.En: Isabel became stronger and more determined to face adversities, advancing in her new work environment.Es: Juntos, crearon una historia donde el respeto y la transparencia triunfaron sobre las dificultades del entorno corporativo.En: Together, they created a story where respect and transparency triumphed over the difficulties of the corporate environment.Es: Bajo el cálido sol estival, su relación floreció como la ciudad misma, llena de promesas y nuevas esperanzas.En: Under the warm summer sun, their relationship blossomed like the city itself, full of promises and new hopes. Vocabulary Words:the hemisphere: el hemisferiothe hallway: el pasilloto shine: brillargossipy nature: naturaleza chismosathe colleague: el colegathe breakup: la rupturathe chapter: el capítulothe rooftop: la azoteato blossom: florecerthe corporation: la corporaciónthe rumor: el rumorthe break: el descansoto fade: desaparecerempathetic: empáticothe applause: el aplausothe chemistry: la químicathe proposal: la propuestato confront: enfrentarthe rumor: el rumorcordial: cordialto exaggerate: exagerarthe adversity: la adversidadthe confrontation: la confrontaciónto balance: equilibrarthe maturity: la madurezto express: expresarthe boundary: el límiteto explore: explorarthe talent: el talentoto invent: inventar

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Home Again: A Christmas Reunion at Kalemegdan Fortress Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2024-12-22-08-38-19-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Снег је тихо падао преко Калемегданске тврђаве, док је Београд био окупан празничним светлима.En: The snow was quietly falling over the Kalemegdan Fortress, while Belgrade was bathed in holiday lights.Sr: Мирис свеже печених колача допирао је из околних продавница.En: The smell of freshly baked pastries wafted from the surrounding shops.Sr: Милоћ је погледао око себе, покушавајући да се сети прошлости.En: Miloć looked around, trying to remember the past.Sr: Осећао је како га зими ваздух подсећа на дечје дане, али сада је све било другачије.En: He felt how the winter air reminded him of his childhood days, but now everything was different.Sr: Године у иностранству оставиле су га са осећајем отуђености.En: Years abroad had left him with a sense of alienation.Sr: Милоћ је дошао на Калемегдан да се састане с породицом.En: Miloć had come to Kalemegdan to meet with his family.Sr: Његова сестра Јована, увек пуна енергије и радости, није могла да дочека да га види.En: His sister Jovana, always full of energy and joy, couldn't wait to see him.Sr: Она га је топло загрлила.En: She embraced him warmly.Sr: "Милоћу! Тако ми је драго што си овде!" рекла је са осмехом.En: "Miloću! I'm so glad you're here!" she said with a smile.Sr: Уз њу је стајао њихов отац, Александар.En: Beside her stood their father, Aleksandar.Sr: Он, као пензионисани наставник историје, добродушно је климнуо главом.En: A retired history teacher, he nodded kindly.Sr: „Добро је видети те, сине," рекао је.En: "It's good to see you, son," he said.Sr: Породица је кренула ка старој тврђави, где су приређивали традиционалну божићну вечеру.En: The family headed towards the old fortress, where they were hosting a traditional Christmas dinner.Sr: Док су корачали, Милоћ је осетио нелагоду.En: As they walked, Miloć felt uneasy.Sr: Био је ту, али је осећао да не припада.En: He was there, but he felt like he didn't belong.Sr: Био је то чудан осећај, као да је странац у сопственом граду.En: It was a strange feeling, like being a stranger in his own city.Sr: Стигли су до просторије окружене старим зидовима тврђаве.En: They arrived at a room surrounded by the fortress's ancient walls.Sr: Унутра, сто је био прекривен белим чаршавом и украшен свећама.En: Inside, the table was covered with a white cloth and adorned with candles.Sr: Александар је почео да прича приче о породици и старим обичајима.En: Aleksandar began telling stories about the family and old customs.Sr: Милоћ је слушао, поново се сећајући ствари које су му некада биле блиске.En: Miloć listened, recalling things that were once familiar to him.Sr: Док су људи веселили, Милоћ је скупио храброст да говори.En: As people reveled, Miloć gathered the courage to speak.Sr: „Знам да сам дуго био одсутан“, почео је.En: "I know I've been away for a long time," he began.Sr: „Живот у иностранству ми није био лак.En: "Life abroad wasn't easy for me.Sr: Било је тешко, али сам научио много.En: It was tough, but I learned a lot.Sr: Успех је дошао, али сам осећао да губим део себе."En: Success came, but I felt like I was losing a part of myself."Sr: Тишина је завладала просторијом.En: Silence filled the room.Sr: Јована је руком стискао руку.En: Jovana squeezed his hand.Sr: „Милоћу, увек ћеш бити део породице.En: "Miloću, you'll always be part of the family.Sr: Без обзира где си“, рекла је.En: No matter where you are," she said.Sr: Са сузама у очима, Александар је спустио руку на синово раме.En: With tears in his eyes, Aleksandar placed a hand on his son's shoulder.Sr: „Породица је важна, а исто тако и разумевање.En: "Family is important, and so is understanding.Sr: Поносни смо на тебе."En: We are proud of you."Sr: Милоћ је осетио топлину која му се ширила телом.En: Miloć felt warmth spreading through his body.Sr: Промена је пресекла сву невољу коју је осећао.En: The change cut through all the discomfort he had felt.Sr: Постао је део нечег већег.En: He became part of something greater.Sr: Породица је наставила са вечером, смејући се и делећи приче.En: The family continued their dinner, laughing and sharing stories.Sr: Било је то вече које је ујединуло старе традиције и нове успомене.En: It was an evening that united old traditions and new memories.Sr: Празнична атмосфера била је снажнија него икада, док су се светлости на тврђави угасиле, остављајући Милоћа са осећајем припадности и дубоке повезаности.En: The holiday atmosphere was stronger than ever as the lights on the fortress went out, leaving Miloć with a sense of belonging and deep connection.Sr: Овај Божић био је више од обичног окупљања; био је то нови почетак.En: This Christmas was more than just a gathering; it was a new beginning. Vocabulary Words:fortress: тврђаваbathed: окупанpastries: колачиwafted: допираоabroad: иностранствуalienation: отуђеностиembraced: загрлилаretired: пензионисаниuneasy: нелагодуstranger: странацancient: старимadorned: украшенcustoms: обичајимаrecalled: сасећајућиfamiliar: блискеreveled: веселилиcourage: храбростabsent: одсутанsilence: тишинаsqueezed: стискаоproud: поносниbelonging: припадностиconnection: повезаностиgathering: окупљањаchildhood: дечјеsmell: мирисevening: вечеunited: ујединулоwalls: зидовимаlights: светлима

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Under the Radiant Christmas Lights: A Tale of New Beginnings Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2024-12-21-08-38-20-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A karácsonyi égők fénye ragyogta be a Magyar Nemzeti Galéria termeit, ahol László ámulva nézte a körülötte csillogó képeket.En: The glow of the Christmas lights illuminated the halls of the Magyar Nemzeti Galéria, where László gazed in wonder at the sparkling paintings surrounding him.Hu: December volt, kint vastagon hullott a hó, de bent a kellemes meleg és a festmények varázslatos világa várta a látogatókat.En: It was December, thick snow was falling outside, but inside, the pleasant warmth and the magical world of the paintings awaited the visitors.Hu: Eszter, aki már régóta a galéria idegenvezetője volt, könnyedén kalauzolta a látogatókat az ünnepi kiállításon.En: Eszter, who had been a gallery guide for a long time, effortlessly led the visitors through the festive exhibition.Hu: Gyerekkori barátja, László, kicsit a háttérben maradt, csodálva a festmények részleteit.En: Her childhood friend, László, stayed a bit in the background, admiring the details of the paintings.Hu: Lászlóban már régóta ott motoszkált a vágy, hogy maga is fessen, de családja üzleti hagyományai kötélként fogták vissza.En: László had long felt the desire to paint himself, but his family's business traditions held him back like a rope.Hu: Egy másik sarokban, Gábor, az orvos, szintén szótlanul nézte a képeket.En: In another corner, Gábor, the doctor, also silently observed the paintings.Hu: Ő ismerte és titkon csodálta Esztert már évek óta, és bár sokszor tűnt úgy, hogy kimondja érzéseit, még sosem merte megtenni.En: He had known and secretly admired Eszter for years, and although it often seemed like he would express his feelings, he never dared to do so.Hu: Egy különösen élénk festmény előtt állva László hirtelen szédülni kezdett.En: Standing in front of a particularly vivid painting, László suddenly began to feel dizzy.Hu: Gyengének érezte magát, mintha az összes gondja egyszerre nehezedett volna rá.En: He felt weak, as if all his troubles had suddenly weighed down on him.Hu: Majd hirtelen a padlóra rogyott.En: Then, all of a sudden, he collapsed onto the floor.Hu: A galéria zaja alábbhagyott, ahogy mindenki László felé fordult.En: The noise of the gallery subsided as everyone turned towards László.Hu: Eszter azonnal Lászlóhoz sietett, miközben a tömeg szétnyílt.En: Eszter immediately rushed to László, as the crowd parted.Hu: Gábor szintén azonnal odarohant, orvosként az reflexből cselekedett.En: Gábor also hurried over, acting instinctively as a doctor.Hu: "László, jól vagy?En: "László, are you okay?"Hu: " kérdezte Eszter aggodalmasan.En: asked Eszter worriedly.Hu: Gábor máris László pulzusát mérte, figyelve a légzését.En: Gábor was already measuring László's pulse, monitoring his breathing.Hu: László mélyet sóhajtott, majd lassan kinyitotta a szemét.En: László took a deep breath and then slowly opened his eyes.Hu: "Csak fáradt vagyok," mondta halkan, de Eszter látta, hogy nem csak a fáradtság nyomja lelkét.En: "I'm just tired," he said softly, but Eszter could see that it wasn't just tiredness weighing down his soul.Hu: Megérezte, hogy Lászlóval valami mélyebb probléma van.En: She sensed that there was a deeper problem with László.Hu: Ahogy László felült, Eszter gyengéden megkérdezte: "Mi nyomaszt, László?En: As László sat up, Eszter gently asked, "What's troubling you, László?Hu: Mindig szenvedélyesen beszélsz a művészetről.En: You always speak passionately about art.Hu: Miért nem festsz?En: Why don't you paint?"Hu: "László megszorította Eszter kezét.En: László squeezed Eszter's hand.Hu: "A családom elvárásai… biztos vagyok abban, hogy nem értenék meg.En: "My family's expectations… I'm sure they wouldn't understand."Hu: "Eszter biztatóan mosolygott.En: Eszter smiled encouragingly.Hu: "Kövesd a szíved, László.En: "Follow your heart, László.Hu: Az élet túl rövid ahhoz, hogy mások álmait éljük.En: Life is too short to live someone else's dreams."Hu: "Gábor mellettük állt, és érezte, hogy itt az idő, hogy ő is nyisson.En: Gábor stood beside them and felt that it was time for him to open up as well.Hu: Bátortalanul, de határozottan szólalt meg: "Eszter, már régóta szeretném elmondani, hogy… fontos vagy nekem.En: Timidly, yet with determination, he spoke: "Eszter, I've wanted to tell you for a long time that… you are important to me."Hu: "A karácsonyi fények alatt mindketten új erőt merítettek, hogy kövessék saját útjukat.En: Under the Christmas lights, they both drew new strength to follow their own paths.Hu: László megértette, hogy itt az ideje, hogy festőként újrakezdje, míg Gábor végre kimondta, amit szívében érzett.En: László understood that it was time to start anew as a painter, while Gábor finally expressed what he felt in his heart.Hu: A galéria zsongása visszatért, de László számára már nem volt kérdéses, hogy merre vezet az útja.En: The buzz of the gallery returned, but for László there was no longer any doubt about which path to follow.Hu: Az ünnepi időszak új, boldogabb kezdettel ajándékozta meg hármukat.En: The festive season gifted all three of them with a new, happier beginning.Hu: Az élet meglepetései végül új utakat nyitottak számukra, a hóhullás alatt, a ragyogó karácsonyi fények fényében.En: Life's surprises eventually opened new paths for them, under the falling snow, in the glow of the radiant Christmas lights. Vocabulary Words:glow: ragyogásilluminated: ragyogta besparkling: csillogópleasant: kellemeswarmth: melegmagical: varázslatosguide: idegenvezetőeffortlessly: könnyedéndesire: vágytraditions: hagyományaiadmired: csodáltadared: mertevivid: élénkdizzy: szédülnicollapsed: rogyottsubside: alábbhagyottinstinctively: reflexbőltroubling: nyomasztpassionately: szenvedélyesensoul: lélekexpectations: elvárásokencouragingly: biztatóantimidly: bátortalanuldetermination: határozottságbreathed: sóhajtottweighted down: nehezedettbuzz: zsongásradiant: ragyogósurprises: meglepetéseipaths: utak

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Nostalgia and New Beginnings at the Fortress Reunion Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2024-12-20-08-38-20-sr Story Transcript:Sr: На Калемегданској тврђави, покривеној танким слојем снега, Марко је стојао и гледао преко ушћа Саве у Дунав.En: At the Kalemegdan Fortress, covered with a thin layer of snow, Marko stood and looked over the confluence of the Sava into the Danube.Sr: Хладни ветар носио је сећања на прошле године, када су он, Лана и Јован били нераздвојни.En: The cold wind carried memories of past years, when he, Lana, and Jovan were inseparable.Sr: Сада, уочи Нове године, поново су се окупили након толико година.En: Now, on the eve of the New Year, they gathered again after so many years.Sr: Све је било исто, а опет тако различито.En: Everything was the same, yet so different.Sr: Марко је био испуњен носталгијом док се сећао како су се некада смејали и делили све тајне на свету.En: Marko was filled with nostalgia as he remembered how they used to laugh and share all the world's secrets.Sr: Данас је осећао да су се њихови животи закомпликовали и плашио се да више неће моћи да се повежу као пре.En: Today, he felt their lives had become complicated, and he feared they wouldn't connect like before.Sr: Декорације за Новогодишњу ноћ додавале су посебан шарм овом историјском месту, али он није могао да побегне од осећаја усамљености.En: The decorations for New Year's Eve added a special charm to this historic place, but he couldn't escape the feeling of loneliness.Sr: Када су Лана и Јован стигли, осмехнуо се, али није могао да сакрије своју анксиозност.En: When Lana and Jovan arrived, he smiled, but couldn't hide his anxiety.Sr: "Како сте?En: "How are you?"Sr: " упитао је, покушавајући да изгледа опуштено.En: he asked, trying to appear relaxed.Sr: Лана је лагано одговорила: "Добро је, али пуно тога се променило.En: Lana replied gently, "It's good, but a lot has changed."Sr: " Јован се сложио и додао: "Сви смо се промeнили.En: Jovan agreed and added, "We've all changed."Sr: "Док су шетали дугим зидинама тврђаве, приче о прошлости почеле су да излазе на видело, али је постојала нека невидљива баријера.En: As they walked along the fortress's long walls, stories of the past began to surface, but there was some invisible barrier.Sr: Марко је знао да мора нешто да уради.En: Marko knew he had to do something.Sr: Према крају шетње, испред погледа на реке, одлучио је да буде искрен.En: Toward the end of the walk, with a view of the rivers, he decided to be honest.Sr: "Недостајали сте ми," рекао је тихо.En: "I missed you," he said quietly.Sr: "Живот је постао сложен и понекад се осећам као да сам изгубио део себе.En: "Life has become complicated, and sometimes I feel like I've lost a part of myself."Sr: " Лана је уздахнула, а Јован стиснуо усне.En: Lana sighed, and Jovan pressed his lips together.Sr: Сећања и осећања почела су да излазе на површину.En: Memories and emotions began to surface.Sr: У тренутку када су дочекавали поноћ, ватромет је осветлио небо изнад тврђаве.En: At the moment they welcomed midnight, fireworks lit up the sky above the fortress.Sr: Марко је искористио прилику да подели једну од својих најдрагоценијих успомена: "Сетите се оног лета када смо се изгубили у шуми на камповању?En: Marko took the opportunity to share one of his most treasured memories: "Remember that summer when we got lost in the forest while camping?Sr: Никад нисам осетио такву слободу и блискост.En: I've never felt such freedom and closeness."Sr: "Сузе су сијале у Ланиним очима, а Јован је климнуо главом, дубоко дирнут.En: Tears glistened in Lana's eyes, and Jovan nodded, deeply touched.Sr: Тог тренутка, схватили су колико су једни другима значили.En: In that moment, they realized how much they meant to each other.Sr: Док су последњи ватромети нестајали на хоризонту, загрлили су се.En: As the last fireworks disappeared on the horizon, they embraced.Sr: Обећали су да ће дуго и често бити део живота једни другима и планирали су нова окупљања.En: They promised to be a significant part of each other's lives for a long time and often and planned new gatherings.Sr: Марко је тада први пут после много времена осетио истинску повезаност.En: Marko then, for the first time in a long while, felt a true connection.Sr: Иако су се променили, схватио је да пријатељство може да расте и прилагођава се.En: Even though they had changed, he realized that friendship can grow and adapt.Sr: Калемегданска тврђава је сведочила новом почетку њиховог пријатељства, које ће трајати изнад свих промена.En: The Kalemegdan Fortress witnessed a new beginning of their friendship, one that would endure through all changes. Vocabulary Words:fortress: тврђаваlayer: слојconfluence: ушћеnostalgia: носталгијаcomplicated: закомпликованиdecorations: декорацијеloneliness: усамљеностanxiety: анксиозностrelaxed: опуштеноgently: лаганоbarrier: баријераhonest: искренsurface: пoвршинаfireworks: ватрометtreasured: најдрагоценијеfreedom: слободаcloseness: блискостtears: сузеhorizon: хоризонтembraced: загрлилиgatherings: окупљањаconnection: повезаностadapt: прилагођаваendure: трајатиsignificant: значајанinvisible: невидљиваinseparable: нераздвојниcharm: шармsigh: уздахpressed: стиснуо

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Finding Warmth: A New Christmas Tradition in Beograd Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2024-12-19-23-34-02-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Снег је тихо покривао улице Београда, стварајући чаробан бели тепих.En: The snow was quietly covering the streets of Beograd, creating a magical white carpet.Sr: Биo је Бадњи дан, а Милица је стајала на прозору свог татиног стана, посматрајући како пахуље плешу на зимском ветру.En: It was Badnji dan, and Milica was standing at the window of her dad's apartment, watching the snowflakes dance in the winter wind.Sr: Ово је био први Божић који ће провести са татом након развода њених родитеља.En: This was the first Christmas she would spend with her dad after her parents' divorce.Sr: Осећала се нервозно.En: She felt nervous.Sr: Недостајала су јој стара времена и прославе код маме.En: She missed the old times and celebrations with her mom.Sr: У том тренутку, Иван, њен најбољи пријатељ из детињства, покуца на врата.En: At that moment, Ivan, her best friend from childhood, knocked on the door.Sr: Увек је био ту за Милицу.En: He was always there for Milica.Sr: Увек ведар, са широким осмехом на лицу, носио је велику торбу пуну ситних поклона и домаћих колачића.En: Always cheerful, with a wide smile on his face, he carried a big bag full of small gifts and homemade cookies.Sr: Желео је да помогне Милици да проведе најбољи Божић могући.En: He wanted to help Milica have the best Christmas possible.Sr: „Данас је дан за нове традиције,“ рекао је Иван.En: "Today is a day for new traditions," Ivan said.Sr: Милица је уздахнула и погледала оца, који је управо постављао јелку у углу собе.En: Milica sighed and looked at her father, who was just setting up the Christmas tree in the corner of the room.Sr: Све је деловало мало присилно.En: Everything felt a bit forced.Sr: „Знаш, све ово може бити заиста лепо,“ рече он тихим гласом.En: "You know, all of this can be really nice," he said in a quiet voice.Sr: Милица одлучи да се потруди и дају шансу.En: Milica decided to make an effort and give it a chance.Sr: Усмериће свој фокус на садашњост и упустити се у авантуру.En: She would focus on the present and embark on an adventure.Sr: Док су украшавали јелку, напољу је почео да дува снажан ветар и снег је падао све гушће.En: As they were decorating the tree, a strong wind began to blow outside, and the snow fell more densely.Sr: Вести су јављале о страшној снежној олуји која је погодила град.En: The news reported a terrible snowstorm hitting the city.Sr: Ускоро су улице Белграда постале непролазне.En: Soon, the streets of Beograd became impassable.Sr: Заробљени у стану, Милица, њен отац и Иван одлучили су да се мало опусте.En: Trapped in the apartment, Milica, her father, and Ivan decided to relax a bit.Sr: Уз топли чај и колаче, почели су да причају приче из прошлости, играли друштвене игре и смејали се до суза.En: With hot tea and cookies, they started sharing stories from the past, playing board games, and laughing until they cried.Sr: Тај вече било је магично, као да је снег направио топлоту око њих три.En: That evening was magical, as if the snow had created warmth around the three of them.Sr: Милица је схватила да нове традиције могу бити исто тако значајне као и старе.En: Milica realized that new traditions could be just as meaningful as the old ones.Sr: „Живот се мења, али љубав остаје,“ рекла је Милица, осмехујући се срећно.En: "Life changes, but love remains," Milica said, smiling happily.Sr: Топлина њеног оца и Иванова подршка помогли су јој да прихвати промене и пронађе радост у садашњости.En: The warmth from her father and Ivan's support helped her accept the changes and find joy in the present.Sr: Снег је наставио да покрива Београд те ноћи, али у том малом стану, топлина срца победила је хладноћу зиме.En: The snow continued to cover Beograd that night, but in that small apartment, the warmth of the heart triumphed over the winter cold.Sr: Милица је кроз ту ноћ схватила да ново не мора бити мање вредно, већ само различито.En: Through that night, Milica realized that the new doesn't have to be less valuable, just different.Sr: Њена породица, укључујући и Ивана, можда је другачија али љубав и срећа наставиће да светле кроз све промене.En: Her family, including Ivan, might be different, but love and happiness would continue to shine through all the changes. Vocabulary Words:quietly: тихоcovering: покриваоcarpet: тепихsnowflakes: пахуљеnervous: нервозноdivorce: разводаcheerful: ведарforced: присилноadventure: авантуруdensely: гущеimpossible: непролазнеtrapped: заробљениrelax: опустеboard games: друштвене игреmagical: магичноwarmth: топлинаremain: остајеtriumph: победилаvaluable: вредноchanges: променеshine: светлеsupport: подршкаlaughed: смејалиrealized: схватилаeffort: потрудиfocus: усмерићеreport: јављалеaccept: прихватиjoy: радостpast: прошлости

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Finding Warmth in Barcelona's Glowing Christmas Streets Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2024-12-14-08-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Enmig dels estrets carrers del Barri Gòtic de Barcelona, les llums nadalenques brillaven com estrelles en un cel hivernal.En: In the midst of the narrow streets of the Barri Gòtic of Barcelona, the Christmas lights shone like stars in a winter sky.Ca: La ciutat estava viva amb l'esperit de Nadal.En: The city was alive with the Christmas spirit.Ca: Els mercats de nadal estaven plens de gent buscant regals especials per als seus éssers estimats.En: The Christmas markets were full of people searching for special gifts for their loved ones.Ca: Núria caminava amb Oriol per aquests carrers plens d'història i encant.En: Núria walked with Oriol through these streets filled with history and charm.Ca: Feia temps que no es veien, des dels dies d'universitat, i Oriol havia decidit visitar la ciutat per Nadal.En: It had been a long time since they had seen each other, not since their university days, and Oriol had decided to visit the city for Christmas.Ca: Núria era una dona molt dedicada a la seva feina.En: Núria was a woman very dedicated to her work.Ca: De tan centrada com estava, sovint s'oblidava de cuidar-se a sí mateixa.En: So focused as she was, she often forgot to take care of herself.Ca: Oriol, sempre atent, li parlava de les seves viatges i experiències, mentre intentava de no perdre's entre la multitud.En: Oriol, always attentive, spoke to her about his travels and experiences, while trying not to get lost in the crowd.Ca: De sobte, Núria va sentir que el món al seu voltant girava.En: Suddenly, Núria felt the world around her spinning.Ca: Va parar, agafant-se al braç d'Oriol.En: She stopped, holding onto Oriol's arm.Ca: "Estic bé", va dir, somrient amb dificultat.En: "I'm okay," she said, smiling with difficulty.Ca: Però Oriol podia veure que no era així.En: But Oriol could see that wasn't true.Ca: Ella estava massa pàl·lida.En: She was too pale.Ca: En aquell moment, una jove que passava per allà, Gisela, va notar la situació.En: At that moment, a young woman passing by, Gisela, noticed the situation.Ca: Es va acostar ràpidament.En: She approached quickly.Ca: "Necessiteu ajuda?En: "Do you need help?"Ca: " va preguntar amb veu amable però decidida.En: she asked with a kind yet determined voice.Ca: Núria, intentant semblar forta, va respondre: "No, de debò, estic bé.En: Núria, trying to look strong, responded, "No, really, I'm fine."Ca: " Però el seu balbuceig va trair la seva confiança.En: But her stammer betrayed her confidence.Ca: Oriol no ho va dubtar.En: Oriol didn't hesitate.Ca: "Sisplau, Núria, escolta la teva amiga.En: "Please, Núria, listen to your friend."Ca: " Gisela, amb una mirada tranquil·litzadora, li va suggerir anar a un cafè proper per seure i recuperar-se.En: Gisela, with a reassuring look, suggested going to a nearby café to sit and recover.Ca: Ambdues mirades es van trobar, i Núria, finalment, va cedir.En: Both gazes met, and Núria finally relented.Ca: Van caminar lentament cap a un petit cafè al costat de la plaça.En: They walked slowly to a small café next to the square.Ca: Les llums càlides i l'aroma de la xocolata calenta van envoltar la sala d'estar plena de gent.En: The warm lights and the aroma of hot chocolate enveloped the crowded sitting area.Ca: Un cop a dins, Núria va seure i va agafar aire amb més calma.En: Once inside, Núria sat down and breathed more calmly.Ca: "Gràcies," va dir donant-se per vençuda.En: "Thank you," she said, admitting defeat.Ca: "Crec que he estat carregant massa a l'esquena.En: "I think I've been carrying too much on my shoulders."Ca: "Oriol li va somriure.En: Oriol smiled at her.Ca: "Tots ho fem, Núria.En: "We all do, Núria.Ca: Però recorda que no estàs sola.En: But remember, you're not alone."Ca: "Gisela, que havia vingut per a ajudar, es va quedar una estona amb ells, compartint anècdotes i riures.En: Gisela, who had come to help, stayed with them for a while, sharing anecdotes and laughter.Ca: Els tres van connectar fàcilment, com si es coneguessin de fa anys.En: The three connected easily, as if they had known each other for years.Ca: En aquella taula de cafè, entre les rialles i el calor humà, Núria va aprendre una valuosa lliçó.En: At that café table, amidst the laughter and human warmth, Núria learned a valuable lesson.Ca: La vida no era només feina.En: Life wasn't just work.Ca: Era també cuidar-se, de compartir moments amb els amics, i sí, de demanar ajuda quan fos necessari.En: It was also about taking care of oneself, sharing moments with friends, and yes, asking for help when needed.Ca: Quan van sortir del cafè, els llums nadalencs encara il·luminaven els carrers, però Núria els va veure amb una llum diferent.En: When they left the café, the Christmas lights still illuminated the streets, but Núria saw them in a different light.Ca: Ara sabia que, a vegades, deixar que et donin un cop de mà pot fer-te més fort.En: She now knew that sometimes, letting someone lend a hand can make you stronger. Vocabulary Words:midst: enmignarrow: estretsshone: brillavenspirit: esperitmarket: mercatcharm: encantdedicated: dedicadacrowd: multitudspinning: giravaarm: braçpale: pàl·lidasituation: situaciókind: amabledetermined: decididaconfidence: confiançareassuring: tranquil·litzadoragaze: miradashoulders: espatllesanecdotes: anècdoteslaughter: riallesvaluable: valuosalesson: lliçóheat: calorhand: màstrong: fortbreathing: agafar aireforgot: oblidavaholding: agafant-sebetrayed: trairsuggested: suggerir

Fluent Fiction - Danish: A Winter's Proposal: Love Across Continents Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2024-12-09-08-38-19-da Story Transcript:Da: Lars kiggede ud af vinduet.En: Lars looked out the window.Da: Sneen dalede stille i København.En: The snow fell quietly in København.Da: Vintermørket lagde sig som et tæppe over byen.En: The winter darkness laid itself like a blanket over the city.Da: Han følte en længsel.En: He felt a longing.Da: Ikke efter sommer, men efter Mette.En: Not for summer, but for Mette.Da: Hun befandt sig i Sydney, midt i sol og varme.En: She was in Sydney, amidst the sun and warmth.Da: For længe siden havde de besluttet at holde jul sammen.En: Long ago, they had decided to spend Christmas together.Da: Lars havde en hemmelig plan.En: Lars had a secret plan.Da: Han ville fri til Mette.En: He wanted to propose to Mette.Da: Men han var nervøs.En: But he was nervous.Da: Hvad nu hvis hun var blevet for tæt med Rasmus?En: What if she had become too close with Rasmus?Da: Mette elskede sit job som journalist.En: Mette loved her job as a journalist.Da: Livet i Sydney var spændende.En: Life in Sydney was exciting.Da: De mange historier, nye mennesker, og en ven, Rasmus, som altid var ved hendes side.En: The many stories, new people, and a friend, Rasmus, who was always by her side.Da: Men på de stille aftener savnede hun Danmark.En: But on the quiet evenings, she missed Danmark.Da: Savnede Lars.En: She missed Lars.Da: Da december nærmede sig, stillede Lars et stort spørgsmål til sin chef.En: As December approached, Lars asked his boss a big question.Da: "Kan jeg få ekstra ferie i år?"En: "Can I get extra vacation this year?"Da: Det var en risiko.En: It was a risk.Da: En lang flyvetur til Sydney og tilbage igen.En: A long flight to Sydney and back again.Da: Men han ville overraske Mette.En: But he wanted to surprise Mette.Da: Han håbede, det viste, hvor meget han elskede hende.En: He hoped it would show how much he loved her.Da: Julen stod for døren.En: Christmas was just around the corner.Da: Sydney glimtede af julelys.En: Sydney sparkled with Christmas lights.Da: Stranden var proppet med mennesker, der fejrede højtiden.En: The beach was packed with people celebrating the holiday.Da: Mette gik til en fest sammen med Rasmus.En: Mette went to a party with Rasmus.Da: Små øjeblikke af lykke brændte i hendes hjerte, men en skygge af tvivl lurede.En: Small moments of happiness burned in her heart, but a shadow of doubt lurked.Da: Pludselig trådte Lars ind gennem døren.En: Suddenly, Lars stepped through the door.Da: Han så Mette, der lo med Rasmus.En: He saw Mette laughing with Rasmus.Da: Et stik af jalousi rørte ham.En: A pang of jealousy touched him.Da: Men da Mette så Lars, lyste hendes ansigt op.En: But when Mette saw Lars, her face lit up.Da: Al tvivl forsvandt.En: All doubt disappeared.Da: Hun løb hen til ham, omfavnede ham.En: She ran to him and embraced him.Da: "Lars!"En: "Lars!"Da: udbrød hun.En: she exclaimed.Da: Da natten faldt på, tog Lars Mette med til Sydney Harbour.En: As night fell, Lars took Mette to Sydney Harbour.Da: Julelysene reflekterede i vandet.En: The Christmas lights reflected in the water.Da: Han tog en dyb indånding, gik ned på knæ, og åbnede en lille æske.En: He took a deep breath, got down on one knee, and opened a small box.Da: "Mette, vil du gifte dig med mig?"En: "Mette, will you marry me?"Da: Mette kiggede på Lars, tårer i øjnene.En: Mette looked at Lars, tears in her eyes.Da: Hun forstod nu dybden af hans følelser.En: She now understood the depth of his feelings.Da: "Ja," svarede hun.En: "Yes," she replied.Da: "Jeg vil være sammen med dig."En: "I want to be with you."Da: Tilbage i Danmark føltes vintervinde pludselig varme.En: Back in Danmark, the winter winds suddenly felt warm.Da: Lars vidste, at Mette ville komme hjem inden næste jul.En: Lars knew that Mette would be home before next Christmas.Da: Deres fremtid var sikker nu, trods de mange kilometer, de tidligere befandt sig imellem.En: Their future was certain now, despite the many miles that had once been between them. Vocabulary Words:longing: længselquietly: stilleamidst: midt ipropose: frinervous: nervøsexciting: spændendeapproached: nærmede sigextra: ekstravacation: feriesurprise: overraskesparkled: glimtedeparty: festdoubt: tvivljealousy: jalousiembraced: omfavnedereflected: reflekterededepth: dybdeunderstood: forstodcertain: sikkermiles: kilometerquiet: stilleevenings: aftenerjournalist: journalistfrequent: ofterisk: risikoshadow: skyggeglitter: skinnendeproposal: frieriholiday: højtidenembrace: omfavne

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Squirrels and Laughter: A Winter Picnic Adventure in Beijing Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2024-12-05-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在北京的一个冬日，阳光透过了薄薄的白云，洒在香山公园的雪地上。En: On a winter's day in Beijing, sunlight filtered through thin white clouds, sprinkling over the snowy grounds of Xiangshan Park.Zh: 梅、金和志三个好朋友决定在这里野餐。En: Three good friends, Mei, Jin, and Zhi, decided to have a picnic here.Zh: 梅充满了期待：“这一天会很完美！En: Mei was full of anticipation: "This day will be perfect!"Zh: ”带着精心准备的野餐篮子，三人沿着铺满霜的路径走进公园。En: With a meticulously prepared picnic basket, the three of them walked into the park along a path covered in frost.Zh: 树木光秃秃的，但山顶上的积雪在阳光下闪闪发光，让人心情愉悦。En: The trees were bare, but the snow on the mountaintop sparkled in the sunlight, lifting everyone's spirits.Zh: 梅把毯子铺在草地上，摆上三明治、热饮和甜点。En: Mei laid a blanket on the grass and set out sandwiches, hot drinks, and desserts.Zh: 她微笑着说：“这里很美，对吗？En: She smiled and said, "It's beautiful here, isn't it?"Zh: ”金一边指挥大家小心别太靠近泥泞的地方，一边点头：“是啊，只是有点冷。En: Jin nodded while cautioning everyone to be careful not to get too close to muddy spots: "Yes, though it's a bit cold."Zh: ”志调皮地拿起一个三明治：“大家快吃，不然变冷冰冰就不好吃了。En: Zhi playfully picked up a sandwich: "Everyone eat quickly, or it'll get cold and won't taste good."Zh: ”话音刚落，几只好奇的松鼠蹦跳过来，眼睛直勾勾地盯着他们的食物。En: As soon as he spoke, a few curious squirrels bounced over, staring intently at their food.Zh: 梅大声笑起来：“看来我们有不速之客了！En: Mei laughed out loud: "Looks like we have some uninvited guests!"Zh: ”金小声抱怨：“它们太靠近了，也许该换个安静些的地方。En: Jin complained quietly: "They're getting too close, maybe we should find a quieter spot."Zh: ”志却觉得很有意思：“来呀，让它们加入，我们派对更热闹！En: Yet Zhi found it amusing: "Come on, let them join in, it'll make our party livelier!"Zh: ”随着松鼠的到来，争斗与欢笑不断。En: With the arrival of the squirrels, there was a continuous stream of tussling and laughter.Zh: 一只松鼠小心翼翼地靠近，迅速叼走了梅的一块饼干。En: One squirrel cautiously approached and quickly snatched a piece of Mei's cookie.Zh: 梅苦笑：“这可不是我计划中的一个部分！En: Mei smiled wryly: "This wasn't part of my plan!"Zh: ”梅想到一个办法，她决定分享一些食物给松鼠，希望它们能安静点。En: Mei thought of a solution; she decided to share some food with the squirrels, hoping they'd quiet down a bit.Zh: 大家笑着看松鼠们高兴地吃东西。En: Everyone laughed as they watched the squirrels happily eating.Zh: 金提议：“还是换个角落吧，那里或许清静些。En: Jin suggested, "Let's move to another corner, perhaps it'll be quieter there."Zh: ”他们搬到了另一个地方，心里期盼这是个好主意。En: They moved to another spot, hoping in their hearts that it was a good idea.Zh: 这时，志正兴奋地讲述他与松鼠的“对话”时，一只特别胆大的松鼠竟然抢走了最后一块饼干。En: At this moment, as Zhi was excitedly recounting his "conversation" with the squirrels, an especially bold squirrel actually snatched the last cookie.Zh: 看到这一幕，梅忍不住大笑：“看来我们是无法赢过这些小家伙了。En: Seeing this, Mei couldn't help but laugh out loud: "It seems we can't win against these little guys."Zh: ”大家都被这突如其来的松鼠劫掠逗乐了。En: Everyone was amused by this sudden squirrel raid.Zh: 三人决定不再坚守这场“完美”的野餐。En: The three friends decided not to insist on having a "perfect" picnic.Zh: 梅微笑着提议：“我们还是去喝热茶吧，那里能暖暖身子，继续聊个痛快！En: Mei smiled and suggested: "Let's go have some hot tea, it'll warm us up and we can keep chatting!"Zh: ”朋友们互相打趣着走向公园的小茶馆。En: Teasing each other, the friends headed towards the park's small teahouse.Zh: 梅感受到一种全新的轻松，她知道，完美不在于控制一切，而在于享受当下。En: Mei felt a newfound sense of ease; she realized that perfection isn't about controlling everything but about enjoying the moment.Zh: 生活就是这样的混乱和欢乐。En: Life is just this kind of chaos and joy.Zh: 在寒冷的冬日中，他们的笑声回荡在香山公园的雪景中，温暖了这个冬天。En: In the cold winter, their laughter echoed amid the snowy scenery of Xiangshan Park, warming this winter day. Vocabulary Words:filtered: 透过meticulously: 精心anticipation: 期待frost: 霜bare: 光秃秃sparkled: 闪闪发光muddy: 泥泞tussling: 争斗cautiously: 小心翼翼snatched: 抢走intently: 直勾勾uninvited: 不速之客quietly: 小声wryly: 苦笑raid: 劫掠perfection: 完美teahouse: 茶馆newfound: 全新的controlling: 控制chaos: 混乱joy: 欢乐echoed: 回荡amid: 中picnic: 野餐solution: 办法warmed: 温暖path: 路径livelier: 热闹anticipated: 期盼especially: 特别

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Balancing Memories: A Family's Dilemma in the Dolomites Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/balancing-memories-a-familys-dilemma-in-the-dolomites Story Transcript:It: Il sole autunnale filtrava attraverso le foglie dorate.En: The autumn sun filtered through the golden leaves.It: Le Dolomiti si ergevano maestose, incorniciando il piccolo villaggio dove si trovava la casa dei nonni di Luca, Giulia e Marco.En: The Dolomiti mountains rose majestically, framing the small village where the grandparents' house of Luca, Giulia, and Marco was located.It: La vecchia dimora di pietra era silenziosa, ma piena di ricordi.En: The old stone dwelling was silent but full of memories.It: Il legno scricchiolante e i muri scuriti raccontavano storie di tempi passati.En: The creaking wood and darkened walls told stories of times gone by.It: Era il giorno di Ognissanti.En: It was Ognissanti, All Saints' Day.It: Una giornata speciale in cui i tre fratelli si riunivano.En: A special day when the three siblings reunited.It: Quest'anno, tuttavia, la riunione aveva un'ombra di tristezza.En: This year, however, the reunion had a shadow of sadness.It: Dovevano decidere sul futuro della casa ereditata dai nonni.En: They had to decide on the future of the house they inherited from their grandparents.It: Luca, il maggiore, guardava la casa con un misto di nostalgia e responsabilità.En: Luca, the eldest, looked at the house with a mix of nostalgia and responsibility.It: Sapeva che doveva trovare un equilibrio tra i desideri di Giulia e Marco.En: He knew he had to find a balance between Giulia and Marco's wishes.It: Giulia voleva mantenere la casa intatta, un rifugio per la famiglia, un luogo dei loro ricordi.En: Giulia wanted to keep the house intact, a refuge for the family, a place of their memories.It: Marco, invece, pensava che vendere la casa sarebbe stato più pratico.En: Marco, on the other hand, thought that selling the house would be more practical.It: Con i soldi avrebbero potuto investire nei loro progetti futuri.En: With the money, they could invest in their future projects.It: "Non possiamo dimenticare cosa rappresenta questa casa," disse Giulia, con uno sguardo malinconico.En: "We can't forget what this house represents," Giulia said with a melancholic look.It: "È la nostra storia."En: "It's our history."It: Marco scrollò le spalle.En: Marco shrugged.It: "Possiamo portare i ricordi con noi, Giulia.En: "We can take the memories with us, Giulia.It: La vita deve andare avanti."En: Life must go on."It: Luca era confuso.En: Luca was confused.It: Amava sua sorella e capiva il suo attaccamento.En: He loved his sister and understood her attachment.It: Ma sapeva anche che Marco aveva ragione.En: But he also knew Marco was right.It: Doveva scegliere.En: He had to choose.It: Mentre il sole calava sulle montagne, i tre entrarono in casa.En: As the sun set over the mountains, the three entered the house.It: L'aria era fredda, ma il caminetto acceso portava un po' di calore.En: The air was cold, but the lit fireplace brought some warmth.It: Si sedettero insieme e iniziarono a condividere storie dei nonni.En: They sat together and began sharing stories of their grandparents.It: Risate e lacrime si mescolavano mentre parlavano del passato, e pian piano la tensione si allentava.En: Laughter and tears mingled as they spoke of the past, and gradually the tension eased.It: "Ho un'idea," disse Luca, finalmente.En: "I have an idea," Luca finally said.It: "Possiamo ristrutturare una parte della casa come rifugio di famiglia.En: "We can renovate part of the house as a family refuge.It: Il resto del terreno può essere venduto.En: The rest of the land can be sold.It: Così, avremo sia i ricordi che i mezzi per i nostri progetti."En: This way, we will have both the memories and the means for our projects."It: Giulia e Marco si guardarono l'un l'altro.En: Giulia and Marco looked at each other.It: Marco inclinò la testa, pensando.En: Marco tilted his head, thinking.It: "Mi sembra giusto," disse alla fine.En: "It seems fair to me," he said finally.It: Anche Giulia annuì, il suo sorriso tornato.En: Giulia also nodded, her smile returned.It: Fu così che i tre fratelli trovarono un compromesso.En: Thus, the three siblings found a compromise.It: Luca imparò l'importanza di bilanciare la tradizione con la modernità, il dovere con il cambiamento.En: Luca learned the importance of balancing tradition with modernity, duty with change.It: Sotto il cielo stellato delle Dolomiti, la famiglia rimase unita, pronta ad affrontare il futuro senza dimenticare il passato.En: Under the starry sky of the Dolomiti, the family remained united, ready to face the future without forgetting the past. Vocabulary Words:the autumn: l'autunnothe village: il villaggiothe dwelling: la dimorathe creaking: lo scricchioliothe heritage: l'ereditàthe nostalgia: la nostalgiathe responsibility: la responsabilitàthe refuge: il rifugiothe shadow: l'ombrathe sadness: la tristezzathe decision: la decisionethe attachment: l'attaccamentothe practicality: la praticitàthe sunset: il tramontothe compromise: il compromessothe balance: l'equilibriothe warmth: il calorethe laughter: le risatethe tears: le lacrimethe tension: la tensionethe renovation: la ristrutturazionethe project: il progettothe starry sky: il cielo stellatothe tradition: la tradizionethe modernity: la modernitàthe duty: il doverethe change: il cambiamentothe unity: l'unitàthe memory: il ricordothe silence: il silenzio

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Reconnecting at Montserrat: A Lawyer's Journey Back to Family Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/reconnecting-at-montserrat-a-lawyers-journey-back-to-family Story Transcript:Ca: L'aire fresc de la tardor bufava suaument a Montserrat, on les fulles grogues i taronges creaven una catifa acolorida sota el cel blau.En: The fresh autumn air gently blew at Montserrat, where the yellow and orange leaves created a colorful carpet under the blue sky.Ca: Aquest any, la caminada familiar per celebrar la Castanyada era diferent.En: This year, the family hike to celebrate la Castanyada was different.Ca: Núria, una advocada dedicada, s'hi havia unit després de molts anys absent.En: Núria, a dedicated lawyer, had joined after many years of being absent.Ca: Sentia que alguna cosa important s'havia perdut.En: She felt that something important had been lost.Ca: Mirava els cims rocosos amb admiració mentre el seu pare, Jordi, liderava el grup pel camí.En: She admired the rocky peaks while her father, Jordi, led the group along the path.Ca: "Vinga, Núria, posa't a la cua", va dir Jordi amb un somriure.En: "Come on, Núria, move to the back," said Jordi with a smile.Ca: Era un home fort, ple de vida, i sempre havia sigut qui unia la família.En: He was a strong man, full of life, and had always been the one who brought the family together.Ca: Al seu costat, Maria, la germana petita de la Núria, saltava sobre els còdols amb energia juvenil.En: Beside him, Maria, Núria's younger sister, hopped over the pebbles with youthful energy.Ca: Maria, amb uns ulls brillants de curiositat, es girava de tant en tant per assegurar-se que Núria seguia el ritme.En: Maria, her eyes shining with curiosity, occasionally turned to make sure Núria was keeping up.Ca: Durant les primeres hores, Núria lluitava amb el seu mòbil.En: During the first hours, Núria struggled with her phone.Ca: Els constants correus electrònics i missatges la mantenien distreta.En: The constant emails and messages kept her distracted.Ca: De tant en tant, Jordi li mirava amb desaprovació lleu.En: From time to time, Jordi looked at her with slight disapproval.Ca: Núria sempre havia buscat l'aprovació del seu pare.En: Núria had always sought her father's approval.Ca: Malgrat el seu èxit laboral, sentia que alguna cosa encallava.En: Despite her professional success, she felt something was stuck.Ca: “Deixa el telèfon, Núria”, va dir Maria, assenyalant una àguila que volava per sobre dels cims.En: "Put the phone down, Núria," said Maria, pointing to an eagle soaring over the peaks.Ca: “Mira, tot aquest paisatge és millor que qualsevol notificació.En: "Look, this whole landscape is better than any notification."Ca: ”Núria va respirar profundament i va decidir desconnectar.En: Núria took a deep breath and decided to disconnect.Ca: Va guardar el telèfon a la motxilla i va centrar-se en el so de les fulles cruixents sota els seus peus.En: She put the phone in her backpack and focused on the sound of the crunchy leaves under her feet.Ca: A mesura que avançaven, el camí es feia més empinat.En: As they moved forward, the path became steeper.Ca: Maria va relliscar en una roca humida, però Núria, atenta, la va agafar ràpidament.En: Maria slipped on a wet rock, but Núria, attentive, caught her quickly.Ca: Maria va somriure i va dir: “Gràcies, Núria.En: Maria smiled and said, "Thanks, Núria.Ca: Estava tan capficada en el paisatge, que no vaig veure la pedra.En: I was so caught up in the scenery, I didn't see the rock."Ca: ”Núria es va sentir bé.En: Núria felt good.Ca: Va començar a notar la bellesa del voltant: els colors del bosc, l'aire net, el cant dels ocells.En: She began to notice the beauty around her: the colors of the forest, the clean air, the birds singing.Ca: I mentre Jordi explicava històries de la seva joventut, Núria va riure més que mai.En: And as Jordi told stories of his youth, Núria laughed more than ever.Ca: Se sentia part de la família novament.En: She felt part of the family again.Ca: En arribar al cim, van gaudir d'unes vistes espectaculars.En: Upon reaching the top, they enjoyed spectacular views.Ca: Montserrat s'estenia davant seu, un recordatori de la grandesa natural.En: Montserrat stretched out before them, a reminder of natural grandeur.Ca: En aquell moment, Núria va entendre que la seva dedicació a la feina l'havia allunyat de moments com aquests.En: In that moment, Núria understood that her dedication to work had distanced her from moments like these.Ca: "Pare", va dir Núria, inhalant profundament l'aire fresc, "ha estat genial venir avui.En: "Father," Núria said, inhaling deeply the fresh air, "it's been great coming today.Ca: He trobat quelcom que pensava haver perdut.En: I've found something I thought I had lost."Ca: ”Jordi va somriure, colpejant suaument l'espatlla de Núria.En: Jordi smiled, gently patting Núria's shoulder.Ca: "Això és el que compta, filla.En: "That's what counts, my daughter."Ca: "En baixar de la muntanya, Núria es va comprometre a visitar la família més sovint.En: As they descended the mountain, Núria committed to visiting the family more often.Ca: Va decidir fer temps per la natura, per la connexió familiar i per si mateixa.En: She decided to make time for nature, for family connection, and for herself.Ca: Sabia que l'equilibri era la clau per trobar la pau.En: She knew that balance was the key to finding peace.Ca: La vida era més que el despatx i els casos a resoldre.En: Life was more than the office and the cases to solve.Ca: Amb el cor lleuger, Núria va tancar aquell dia amb un somriure que prometia un nou començament.En: With a light heart, Núria closed that day with a smile that promised a new beginning.Ca: Un on ella es retrobava amb allò que realment importava.En: One in which she reconnected with what truly mattered. Vocabulary Words:fresh: frescautumn: la tardorbreeze: bufavahike: la caminadadedicated: dedicadalawyer: l'advocadaabsent: absentapproval: l'aprovaciódisapproval: la desaprovacióeagle: l'àguilanotification: la notificacióbackpack: la motxillacrunchy: cruixentssteeper: més empinatslipped: va relliscarattentive: atentarock: la rocabeauty: la bellesaforest: el boscyouth: la joventutlaughter: riuspectacular: espectacularsviews: les vistesgrandeur: la grandesainhaled: va inhalarcommitment: es va comprometrebalance: l'equilibripeace: la pauoffice: el despatxheart: el cor

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: A Forkful of Adventure: How a Picnic Mished Plan Sparked Magic Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/a-forkful-of-adventure-how-a-picnic-mished-plan-sparked-magic Story Transcript:Hu: A lehulló levelek között, ahol az erdő színei versenyeznek a naplementével, Zoltán sétált Rékával és Imrével.En: Among the falling leaves, where the colors of the forest compete with the sunset, Zoltán walked with Réka and Imre.Hu: Az ősz varázsát hozta, a levelek rozsdás vörös és mély sárga árnyalatai táncoltak a szélben.En: Autumn brought its charm, with leaves of rusty red and deep yellow hues dancing in the wind.Hu: Zoltán tervezett egy csodás pikniket, hogy barátaival élvezhesse a természetet Halloween ünnepén.En: Zoltán had planned a wonderful picnic to enjoy nature with his friends on Halloween.Hu: "Ma csodás nap lesz," mosolygott Zoltán, ahogy megállt az erdő szélén.En: "Today will be a wonderful day," Zoltán smiled as he stopped at the edge of the forest.Hu: "Képzeljétek, milyen finom ételek várnak ránk!En: "Imagine the delicious foods that await us!"Hu: "De ahogy kibontotta a piknikkosarat, arcára kiült a döbbenet.En: But as he opened the picnic basket, his face showed shock.Hu: "Csak villákat hoztam" - mondta zavarban.En: "I only brought forks," he said embarrassed.Hu: Az étel otthon maradt, csak a rengeteg villa volt a kosárban.En: The food was left at home, there was just a plethora of forks in the basket.Hu: "Mit fogunk enni, Zoltán?En: "What will we eat, Zoltán?"Hu: " kérdezte Réka, egy kicsit aggódva, de inkább viccelődő hangon.En: asked Réka, a bit concerned but mostly jokingly.Hu: "Köveket villával?En: "Stones with forks?"Hu: "Imre jót nevetett, de Zoltán gyorsan feleszmélt.En: Imre had a good laugh, but Zoltán quickly recovered.Hu: "Ne aggódjatok!En: "Don't worry!Hu: Kitalálunk valamit.En: We'll figure something out.Hu: Ez egy kaland lesz!En: This will be an adventure!Hu: Menjünk bogyókat keresni, mint egy igazi erdei vadászat.En: Let's go berry hunting, like a real forest expedition."Hu: "A barátok mosolyogva indultak felfedezni az erdőt.En: The friends smiled as they set out to explore the forest.Hu: Csapatot alkottak, keresve mindent, ami ehető.En: They formed a team, searching for anything edible.Hu: A friss avar illata és a száraz levelek ropogása kísérte lépteiket.En: The scent of fresh foliage and the crunch of dry leaves accompanied their steps.Hu: Néhány perc múlva Zoltán lelkesen kiáltott: "Itt vannak!En: A few minutes later, Zoltán cried out enthusiastically: "Here they are!Hu: Nézzétek, rengeteg vad bogyó!En: Look, plenty of wild berries!"Hu: "A bogyók rubinpiros színben ragyogtak, mintha a nap megérintette volna őket.En: The berries gleamed in ruby red, as if touched by the sun.Hu: De volt egy probléma: nem volt, amibe összegyűjtsék.En: But there was a problem: they had nothing to collect them in.Hu: Zoltán gondolkodott egy pillanatig, majd levette az ingét, és azt használta kosárként.En: Zoltán thought for a moment, then took off his shirt, using it as a basket.Hu: "Ez az!En: "That's it!Hu: Tegyük bele őket," nevetett.En: Let's put them in," he laughed.Hu: Réka és Imre is segítettek telepakolni az ingét bogyókkal, és összegyűjtötték, amit csak tudtak.En: Réka and Imre helped fill the shirt with berries, gathering as much as they could.Hu: Az erdő szélén leültek egy borostyánnal borított fatörzsre, és megkezdték a váratlan bogyópicniket.En: At the edge of the forest, they sat on a tree trunk covered in ivy and began their unexpected berry picnic.Hu: "Mit gondoltok, Zoltán mesteri terve?En: "What do you think of Zoltán's master plan?"Hu: " kérdezte Imre, a bogyók ízét élvezve.En: asked Imre, enjoying the taste of the berries.Hu: "Ez jobb lett, mint amit terveztem," válaszolt Zoltán.En: "This turned out better than I planned," replied Zoltán.Hu: "A tökéletlenségek így vagy úgy varázslatossá válhatnak.En: "Imperfections can become magical one way or another."Hu: "Nevettek, miközben a nap leszállt, és az erdő csendes éjjelibe burkolózott.En: They laughed as the sun set, and the forest wrapped itself in a quiet night.Hu: A barátságuk megerősödött ezen a különleges napon.En: Their friendship strengthened on this special day.Hu: Zoltán megértette, hogy az élet legjobb dolgai néha abból fakadnak, amit nem tervezett.En: Zoltán understood that sometimes the best things in life come from what wasn't planned.Hu: Az erdő befogadta őket, míg egy bagoly messziről köszöntötte őket újra.En: The forest embraced them, while an owl greeted them from afar.Hu: Az élet apró meglepetései mindig jobban ízlenek egy kis jó társasággal.En: Life's little surprises always taste better with good company. Vocabulary Words:falling: lehullócompete: versenyezneksunset: naplementévelcharm: varázsátrusty: rozsdáshues: árnyalataidancing: táncoltakdelicious: finomshock: döbbenetembarrassed: zavarbanplethora: rengetegconcerned: aggódvajokingly: viccelődőexpedition: vadászataccompanied: kísérteenthusiastically: lelkesengleamed: ragyogtakcollect: összegyűjtsékgathering: összegyűjtöttéktrunk: fatörzsreivy: borostyánnalunexpected: váratlanmaster: mesteriflawlessness: tökéletlenségekmagical: varázslatossáembraced: befogadtagreeted: köszöntöttequiet: csendesstrengthened: megerősödöttsurprises: meglepetései

Fluent Fiction - French: Rekindling Inspiration in the Golden Light of Montmartre Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/rekindling-inspiration-in-the-golden-light-of-montmartre Story Transcript:Fr: Le soleil se couchait sur Montmartre, inondant les rues de lumière dorée.En: The sun was setting over Montmartre, flooding the streets with golden light.Fr: Les feuilles d'automne jonchaient le sol, créant un tapis coloré.En: Autumn leaves littered the ground, creating a colorful carpet.Fr: Élodie était assise dans un petit café, près de la fenêtre.En: Élodie was sitting in a small café, near the window.Fr: Elle tenait un carnet de croquis entre ses mains.En: She held a sketchbook in her hands.Fr: Ses yeux suivaient les passants, mais son esprit semblait ailleurs.En: Her eyes followed the passersby, but her mind seemed elsewhere.Fr: Élodie était une artiste en devenir, cherchant à retrouver l'étincelle qui animait autrefois ses dessins.En: Élodie was an artist in the making, seeking to rekindle the spark that once fueled her drawings.Fr: Son crayon glissait sur le papier sans conviction.En: Her pencil slid across the paper without conviction.Fr: Elle se sentait déconnectée de son art, perdue dans ses doutes.En: She felt disconnected from her art, lost in her doubts.Fr: La vie à Montmartre, pourtant si inspirante, lui paraissait terne et silencieuse.En: Life in Montmartre, so inspiring in appearance, seemed dull and silent to her.Fr: Laurent entra dans le café, traînant derrière lui une petite vague de fraîcheur automnale.En: Laurent entered the café, bringing with him a small wave of autumnal freshness.Fr: Il était un passionné d'art, toujours à la recherche de nouvelles œuvres et artistes à découvrir.En: He was an art enthusiast, always on the lookout for new works and artists to discover.Fr: Son travail actuel ne le satisfaisait pas, et il rêvait d'un quotidien plus créatif.En: His current job didn't satisfy him, and he dreamed of a more creative daily life.Fr: Il remarqua Élodie et son carnet.En: He noticed Élodie and her sketchbook.Fr: Poussé par sa curiosité et sa passion, il s'approcha doucement.En: Driven by his curiosity and passion, he approached gently.Fr: « Bonjour, ce que tu dessines semble fascinant », commença-t-il, un sourire chaleureux aux lèvres.En: "Hello, what you're drawing looks fascinating," he began, a warm smile on his lips.Fr: Élodie leva les yeux, surprise.En: Élodie looked up, surprised.Fr: Elle hésita un instant, puis répondit : « Merci, mais je n'arrive pas à trouver l'inspiration ces derniers temps.En: She hesitated for a moment, then replied, "Thank you, but I can't seem to find inspiration lately."Fr: » Laurent s'assit à sa table, déterminé à engager la conversation.En: Laurent sat at her table, determined to strike up a conversation.Fr: Ils échangèrent quelques mots sur l'art, comparant leurs expériences et ressentis.En: They exchanged a few words about art, comparing their experiences and feelings.Fr: Élodie se sentait timide mais également intriguée.En: Élodie felt shy but also intrigued.Fr: Un désir de partager renaissait en elle.En: A desire to share was rekindling within her.Fr: Avec hésitation, Élodie tourna son carnet vers Laurent, dévoilant ses esquisses.En: With hesitation, Élodie turned her sketchbook toward Laurent, revealing her sketches.Fr: Laurent observa avec attention et admiration.En: Laurent observed with attention and admiration.Fr: Il ne se sentait pas moins à sa place à cause de son manque de formation artistique.En: He didn't feel out of place due to his lack of artistic training.Fr: « Tes dessins sont pleins de potentiel », dit-il sincèrement.En: "Your drawings are full of potential," he said sincerely.Fr: « Tu devrais venir à une exposition avec moi.En: "You should come to an exhibition with me.Fr: Il y a une ouverture ce soir.En: There's an opening tonight.Fr: Ça pourrait être inspirant.En: It might be inspiring."Fr: » Élodie réfléchit un instant.En: Élodie thought for a moment.Fr: La perspective de sortir de sa zone de confort l'effrayait, mais Laurent semblait sincère.En: The prospect of stepping out of her comfort zone frightened her, but Laurent seemed sincere.Fr: Elle accepta avec un sourire hésitant.En: She accepted with a hesitant smile.Fr: Au crépuscule, ils se retrouvèrent devant la galerie, entourés de couleurs vives et de tableaux animés.En: At dusk, they met in front of the gallery, surrounded by vivid colors and animated paintings.Fr: L'exposition débordait de vie, et les œuvres semblaient prendre vie sous les yeux d'Élodie.En: The exhibition was bursting with life, and the works seemed to come to life before Élodie's eyes.Fr: Elle sentit son cœur s'alléger, chaque trait de peinture résonnant avec sa propre quête d'expression.En: She felt her heart lighten, each brushstroke resonating with her own quest for expression.Fr: Laurent, à ses côtés, partageait cet émerveillement, galvanisé par cette ambiance artistique.En: Laurent, beside her, shared in this wonder, invigorated by the artistic atmosphere.Fr: Dans cette galerie animée, Élodie et Laurent échangèrent un regard complice qui disait tout.En: In this lively gallery, Élodie and Laurent exchanged a knowing look that said it all.Fr: Ils comprenaient enfin l'importance de l'art dans leurs vies.En: They finally understood the importance of art in their lives.Fr: Élodie sentit son inspiration revenir, et Laurent trouva la force de poursuivre son rêve dans l'univers artistique.En: Élodie felt her inspiration returning, and Laurent found the strength to pursue his dream in the artistic realm.Fr: De retour à Montmartre, Élodie se remit à dessiner, remplissant son carnet de nouveaux croquis empreints de passion retrouvée.En: Back in Montmartre, Élodie resumed drawing, filling her sketchbook with new sketches imbued with newfound passion.Fr: Laurent, quant à lui, explora de nouvelles opportunités pour intégrer l'art à son quotidien.En: Laurent, for his part, explored new opportunities to incorporate art into his daily life.Fr: Ensemble, ils avaient surmonté leurs doutes et trouvé un nouvel élan, unissant leurs chemins dans la lumière dorée de l'automne parisien.En: Together, they had overcome their doubts and found a renewed momentum, intertwining their paths in the golden light of Parisian autumn. Vocabulary Words:the sun: le soleilthe sunset: le crépusculethe leaf: la feuillethe sketchbook: le carnet de croquisthe passerby: le passantelsewhere: ailleursto rekindle: raviverthe spark: l'étincellewithout conviction: sans convictiondull: terneautumnal: automnalto satisfy: satisfaireto notice: remarquerfascinating: fascinantto hesitate: hésiterthe hesitation: l'hésitationshy: timidethe exhibition: l'expositionvivid: vifto inspire: inspirerto lighten: allégerbrushstroke: trait de peinturethe heart: le cœurto resonate: résonnerto pursue: poursuivrethe doubt: le douterenewed: renouvelémomentum: élanthe gallery: la galerieanimated: animé

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Finding Harmony: A Caretaker's Dilemma Between City and Solitude Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/finding-harmony-a-caretakers-dilemma-between-city-and-solitude Story Transcript:Nl: De bladeren vielen zachtjes op de grond terwijl de wind een koele fluistering door het bos stuurde.En: The leaves gently fell to the ground as the wind sent a cool whisper through the forest.Nl: Maarten stond bij het raam van de hut en keek naar de vibrante herfstkleuren.En: Maarten stood by the window of the cabin, gazing at the vibrant autumn colors.Nl: De bomen rondom de gezellige hut waren in gedempte tinten van goud en rood gehuld.En: The trees surrounding the cozy cabin were cloaked in muted shades of gold and red.Nl: Binnen was de lucht gevuld met de geur van brandend hout, het geluid van het knetterende vuur kalmeerde zijn gedachten.En: Inside, the air was filled with the scent of burning wood, and the crackling fire's sound calmed his thoughts.Nl: Maarten, de trouwe verzorger van de hut, was bezig met de voorbereidingen voor de komende wintermaanden.En: Maarten, the cabin's loyal caretaker, was busy preparing for the upcoming winter months.Nl: Hij hield van de rust in het bos.En: He loved the peace of the forest.Nl: Geen drukte, alleen de kalmte van de natuur om hem heen.En: No hustle and bustle, just the tranquility of nature around him.Nl: Maar toch liet het idee van de stad hem niet los.En: Yet, the idea of the city lingered in his mind.Nl: Hij dacht er steeds vaker over na om terug te keren, om iets anders te doen met zijn leven.En: He pondered more and more about returning, about doing something different with his life.Nl: Misschien een nieuwe carrière?En: Perhaps a new career?Nl: Maar de stad stond voor hem ook voor drukte en chaos.En: But the city also represented hustle and chaos to him.Nl: Op deze herfstachtige dag kwam Laura, een oude vriendin van Maarten, langs om te helpen.En: On this autumnal day, Laura, an old friend of Maarten, came by to help.Nl: Samen werkten ze hard.En: Together they worked hard.Nl: Ze stapelden hout voor de open haard en inspecteerden het dak op losse dakpannen.En: They stacked wood for the fireplace and inspected the roof for loose tiles.Nl: Laura merkte op dat Maarten tijdens hun werk soms wat afwezig leek.En: Laura noticed that Maarten sometimes seemed a bit absent-minded during their work.Nl: "Waar denk je aan, Maarten?"En: "What are you thinking about, Maarten?"Nl: vroeg ze voorzichtig.En: she asked gently.Nl: Maarten zuchtte langzaam.En: Maarten sighed slowly.Nl: "Ik vraag me af of ik hier wil blijven," biechtte hij op.En: "I wonder if I want to stay here," he confessed.Nl: "Het bos is mooi en rustig, maar ik mis de stad soms.En: "The forest is beautiful and peaceful, but sometimes I miss the city.Nl: Misschien ben ik daar meer thuis."En: Maybe I'm more at home there."Nl: Laura glimlachte begripvol.En: Laura smiled understandingly.Nl: "Denk er goed over na," zei ze.En: "Think it over carefully," she said.Nl: "Het leven in de stad kan anders zijn, maar vergeet niet waarom je oorspronkelijk hier kwam."En: "Life in the city can be different, but don't forget why you originally came here."Nl: Tegen de tijd dat de zon laag aan de hemel stond, moesten ze de moeilijkste klus nog klaren: een zware boomstronk verwijderen die het pad naar de hut blokkeerde.En: By the time the sun hung low in the sky, they still had the toughest task to tackle: removing a heavy tree stump blocking the path to the cabin.Nl: Maarten pakte de bijl met stevige handen, en terwijl hij sloeg, kwamen de gedachten aan de stad in beelden naar boven: drukke straten, felle lichten, mensenmassa's.En: Maarten grasped the axe with firm hands, and as he struck, images of the city surfaced: busy streets, bright lights, crowds.Nl: Na wat uren van hard werken en een zweetparel later, zakte Maarten neer op een nabijgelegen bankje.En: After hours of hard work and a bead of sweat later, Maarten sank onto a nearby bench.Nl: Zijn borst ging snel op en neer.En: His chest rose and fell rapidly.Nl: Hij keek naar het laatste blad dat van een tak viel.En: He watched the last leaf fall from a branch.Nl: Een gevoel van rust overviel hem.En: A sense of peace overcame him.Nl: Misschien kon hij een balans vinden tussen de stilte van het bos en de levendigheid van de stad.En: Perhaps he could find a balance between the forest's quiet and the city's liveliness.Nl: Naast hem ging Laura zitten.En: Laura sat down beside him.Nl: "Wat nu?"En: "What now?"Nl: vroeg ze met een vleugje nieuwsgierigheid.En: she asked with a hint of curiosity.Nl: Maarten keek haar aan, een glimlach op zijn gezicht.En: Maarten looked at her, a smile on his face.Nl: "Ik blijf," zei hij beslist.En: "I'll stay," he said firmly.Nl: "Voor nu.En: "For now.Nl: Misschien kan ik het avontuur in de stad later nastreven.En: Maybe I can pursue the adventure in the city later.Nl: Maar nu, wil ik gewoon genieten van deze plek, deze rust."En: But for now, I just want to enjoy this place, this peace."Nl: Terwijl ze daar zaten, omhuld door de frisse lucht en het kleurrijke bladerdak, voelde Maarten een nieuwe helderheid.En: As they sat there, enveloped by the fresh air and the colorful canopy, Maarten felt a new clarity.Nl: Hij was vastberaden om ten minste nog één seizoen van de hut en alles wat het te bieden had te genieten.En: He was determined to enjoy at least one more season of the cabin and all it had to offer.Nl: In de stilte vond hij een onverwachte balans tussen de wereld die hij verlaten had en de wereld waarin hij nu leefde.En: In the silence, he found an unexpected balance between the world he had left behind and the one he now lived in. Vocabulary Words:leaves: bladerengently: zachtjeswhisper: fluisteringcabin: hutvibrant: vibrantecloaked: gehuldmuted: gedemptescent: geurcrackling: knetterendecaretaker: verzorgerpreparing: voorbereidingenupcoming: komendetranquility: rustlinger: naabsent-minded: afwezigconfessed: biechtteunderstandingly: begripvoltiles: dakpannentackle: klarenstruck: sloegsurfaced: opkwamenbead: zweetparelcuriosity: nieuwsgierigheidenveloped: omhuldcanopy: bladerdakclarity: helderheiddetermined: vastberadenbalance: balansadventure: avontuurliveliness: levendigheid

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: How a Mistyped Email Sparked a Cultural Revolution at Work Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/how-a-mistyped-email-sparked-a-cultural-revolution-at-work Story Transcript:He: בבוקר קייצי בעיר הייטק מרתיעה ומוזהרת, ישבה יעל במשרדה בגורד השחקים הזכוכיתי.En: On a summer morning in a daunting and warned high-tech city, Yael sat in her glass skyscraper office.He: השמש יוקדת בחוץ ויעל חיפשה קצת קרירות והקלה בעבודה השגרתית.En: The sun blazed outside, and Yael sought some coolness and relief in her routine work.He: היא הייתה מפתחת תוכנה מנוסה עם אהבה להומור ותרגילים קלים.En: She was an experienced software developer with a love for humor and simple exercises.He: החיים בעיר היו מהירים והעבודה הייתה אינטנסיבית במיוחד עם כלל הדיונים והמפגשים.En: Life in the city was fast, and work was particularly intense with all the meetings and discussions.He: היא רצתה קצת להאיר את האווירה ולהביא חיוך לחברותיה בעבודה.En: She wanted to lighten the mood a bit and bring a smile to her colleagues at work.He: יעל הכינה תמונה משעשעת על נהלי הישיבות של החברה ושלחה אותה לחברות הקרובות שלה במייל.En: Yael prepared an amusing image about the company's meeting procedures and sent it to her close friends via email.He: אבל, לרגע של פזיזות בשל החום הכבד, יעל לחצה על הכפתור הלא נכון.En: However, in a moment of impulsiveness due to the heavy heat, Yael pressed the wrong button.He: במקום לשלוח לחברות, המייל נשלח לכל החברה, כולל למנכ"ל.En: Instead of sending it to her friends, the email was sent to the entire company, including the CEO.He: הלחץ פקד אותה כשקלטה את מעשיה.En: Panic hit her when she realized what she had done.He: לוי, עמיתה הצמוד, הביט בה מופתע - דבר שלא קורה הרבה, כי הוא תמיד היה רציני ומסודר.En: Levi, her close colleague, looked at her surprised—something that didn't happen often, as he was always serious and organized.He: “מה עשית, יעל?” שאל בקול שקט, עם נצנוץ קל בעיניים שהראה את החיבה שלו להומור.En: “What did you do, Yael?” he asked quietly, with a slight twinkle in his eyes showing his fondness for humor.He: יעל חשבה להתנצל ולשלוח מייל הסבר, אבל הרגישה שהיא רוצה משהו אחר.En: Yael thought about apologizing and sending an explanatory email, but she felt she wanted something different.He: היא החליטה לקבל את הטעות ולראות מה יקרה.En: She decided to embrace the mistake and see what would happen.He: בצהריים התקיימה פגישה כללית בהובלת המנכ"ל.En: At noon, a general meeting led by the CEO took place.He: כולם חיכו בדריכות.En: Everyone waited expectantly.He: המנכ"ל חייך והפתיע את כולם כשאמר, "יעל הפכה לנו את הבוקר.En: The CEO smiled and surprised everyone by saying, "Yael turned our morning around.He: המם שלה העלה חיוכים בכל הקומות, ואנחנו צריכים יותר מזה.En: Her meme brought smiles to all the floors, and we need more of that.He: אני חושב על 'חמישי יצירתי', עמי מסר מגיע גם ללב במקום ומלהיב את הנפש."En: I'm thinking about a 'Creative Thursday,' where we can bring messages that reach the heart and excite the soul."He: יעל לא האמינה, אבל המם הקטן שלה הפך למנוף לשינוי תרבותי.En: Yael couldn't believe it, but her little meme became a catalyst for cultural change.He: במקום משמעת ותפקוד מתוח, נכנסו רגעי הומור ובדיחות קלות לישיבות.En: Instead of discipline and tense performance, humor and light jokes entered the meetings.He: אביבה, מנהלת משאבי האנוש הנלהבת, החלה לארגן קטעי "הפסקות הומור", בהן כולם הוזמנו לשתף מצגות משעשעות או סיפורים קלילים.En: Aviva, the enthusiastic HR manager, began organizing "Humor Breaks," where everyone was invited to share amusing presentations or light stories.He: בסוף היום, יעל נשארה עם הרגשה טובה.En: By the end of the day, Yael was left with a good feeling.He: היא הבינה שלהעז ולנסות משהו חדש, גם אם זה קצת מסוכן, יכול להוביל לשינויים חיוביים.En: She realized that daring to try something new, even if a bit risky, could lead to positive changes.He: החברה השתחררה קצת, והיא הרגישה סוף סוף בנוח להראות את הצד המשעשע שלה בעבודה.En: The company loosened up a bit, and she finally felt comfortable showing her humorous side at work.He: העיר ההייטק הגדולה נהייתה קצת יותר קלה לחיים, במיוחד עם ההתמודדויות היומיות.En: The big high-tech city became a little easier to live in, especially with the daily challenges. Vocabulary Words:daunting: מרתיעהrelief: הקלהroutine: שגרתיתimpulsiveness: פזיזותcatalyst: מנוףdiscipline: משמעתcultural: תרבותיloosened: השתחררהenthusiastic: הנלהבתmeme: המםsurprised: הפתיעexplanatory: הסברfondness: חיבהexpectantly: בדריכותnourishing: מלהיבblazed: יוקדתinstructions: נהליcolleague: עמיתapologizing: להתנצלcreative: יצירתיhumor: הומורpresents: מצגותorganizing: החלה לארגןintense: אינטנסיביתmeetings: מפגשיםdiscussion: דיוניםsmile: חיוךpanicked: הלחץ פקדembolden: לעזchallenge: התמודדויותBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Finding Freedom: Søren's Journey of Independence at Roskilde Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/finding-freedom-sorens-journey-of-independence-at-roskilde Story Transcript:Da: Søren stod ved festivalens indgang med sommerfugle i maven.En: Søren stood at the entrance of the festival with butterflies in his stomach.Da: Solen skinnede, og Roskilde Festivalen summede af liv.En: The sun was shining, and the Roskilde Festival buzzed with life.Da: Det var her, han ville bevise sig selv, fri fra familiens omklamrende skygge.En: This was where he wanted to prove himself, free from the clinging shadow of his family.Da: Ved siden af ham stod Astrid, hans storesøster.En: Beside him was Astrid, his older sister.Da: Hun havde altid haft et vågent øje på ham, men denne gang havde Søren besluttet sig for at vise hende, at han kunne stå på egne ben.En: She had always kept a watchful eye on him, but this time, Søren was determined to show her that he could stand on his own.Da: Festivalen var en farverig labyrint af musik, telte og glade ansigter.En: The festival was a colorful labyrinth of music, tents, and happy faces.Da: Overalt var der folk, der dansede, grinede og nød den fælles oplevelse.En: Everywhere, people were dancing, laughing, and enjoying the shared experience.Da: Søren var opsat på at nyde hver eneste dag fuldt ud.En: Søren was set on making the most of every single day.Da: Astrid på sin side var der også for at have det sjovt, men hun kunne ikke lade være med at holde et vågent øje med sin bror.En: Astrid also intended to have fun, but she couldn't help keeping a watchful eye on her brother.Da: Hun vidste, at hans begejstring nogle gange kunne føre til uovervejede beslutninger.En: She knew his enthusiasm sometimes led to rash decisions.Da: På tredjedagen begyndte små problemer at opstå.En: On the third day, small problems started to arise.Da: Søren havde glemt at tjekke vejrudsigten, og et kraftigt regnskyl gjorde, at teltet blev gennemblødt.En: Søren had forgotten to check the weather forecast, and a heavy downpour soaked their tent.Da: Astrid havde forudset dette og havde pakket en ekstra presenning.En: Astrid had anticipated this and packed an extra tarp.Da: "Søren, vi bliver nødt til at gøre noget ved det her, ellers bliver alt ødelagt," sagde hun.En: "Søren, we need to do something about this, or everything will be ruined," she said.Da: Søren, der følte sig presset til at bevise sin selvstændighed, bestemte sig for at tage en utraditionel beslutning.En: Søren, feeling pressured to prove his independence, decided to make an unconventional choice.Da: Han ville arrangere en impulsiv campingtur uden for festivalens grænser, væk fra larmen og menneskemængderne.En: He wanted to plan an impromptu camping trip outside the festival grounds, away from the noise and crowds.Da: De pakkede sammen og gik mod en lille skov tæt på.En: They packed up and headed towards a small forest nearby.Da: Søren insisterede på at lede an, men snart opdagede de, at det var sværere end forventet.En: Søren insisted on leading, but soon they discovered it was harder than expected.Da: Terrænet var ujævnt, og de gik i cirkler.En: The terrain was uneven, and they walked in circles.Da: "Vi burde vende tilbage," foreslog Astrid forsigtigt.En: "We should turn back," Astrid suggested gently.Da: Men Søren ville ikke give op.En: But Søren didn't want to give up.Da: Pludselig stoppede han op, forpustet.En: Suddenly, he stopped, out of breath.Da: Han sank ned på en træstub, frustreret og tvivlende på sine evner.En: He sank onto a tree stump, frustrated and doubting his abilities.Da: Det var Astrid, der satte sig ved siden af ham.En: It was Astrid who sat down beside him.Da: "Søren, du behøver ikke at bevise noget for nogen.En: "Søren, you don't need to prove anything to anyone.Da: Jeg ved, du kan klare dig selv, men også, at vi alle laver fejl."En: I know you can handle yourself, but also that we all make mistakes."Da: Hendes ord beroligede ham.En: Her words calmed him.Da: Det gik op for Søren, at det ikke handlede om at gøre alting perfekt, men om at lære og vokse.En: Søren realized that it wasn't about doing everything perfectly, but about learning and growing.Da: Da natten faldt på, og stjernerne kom frem, havde de endelig fundet en rolig plads at slå telt op.En: As night fell and the stars came out, they finally found a quiet spot to set up their tent.Da: De lavede bål og delte historier, mens natten blev til morgen.En: They made a campfire and shared stories as night turned to morning.Da: Søren indså, at ansvar ikke tog hans frihed fra ham, men snarere gav det en ny værdi.En: Søren realized that responsibility didn't take his freedom away but rather gave it a new value.Da: Livet kunne være både frit og kontrolleret.En: Life could be both free and controlled.Da: Han kikkede over på Astrid og smilede.En: He looked over at Astrid and smiled.Da: Hun smilede tilbage med kærlighed og forståelse.En: She smiled back with love and understanding.Da: Da festivalen sluttede, rejste Søren og Astrid tilbage til deres hverdag.En: When the festival ended, Søren and Astrid returned to their everyday lives.Da: Søren med ny fundet selvtillid og forståelse.En: Søren with newfound confidence and understanding.Da: Han havde vist sig selv, at han kunne vokse og stadig beholde sin frihed.En: He had shown himself that he could grow and still keep his freedom.Da: De afskediges med en varm kram, begge med en ny forståelse af hinanden og livet.En: They parted with a warm hug, both with a new understanding of each other and life.Da: Roskilde havde ikke bare været en festival.En: Roskilde had not just been a festival.Da: Det havde været et vendepunkt.En: It had been a turning point. Vocabulary Words:butterflies in his stomach: sommerfugle i mavenentrance: indgangbuzzed: summedeclinging: omklamrendewatchful: vågentprove: beviselabyrinth: labyrintenthusiasm: begejstringrash: uovervejedeforecast: vejrudsigtendownpour: regnskyltarp: presenningindependence: selvstændighedunconventional: utraditionelimpromptu: impulsivterrain: terrænuneven: ujævntfrustrated: frustreretdoubting: tvivlendecalmed: beroligederealized: indsåresponsibility: ansvarfreedom: frihedvalue: værdicontrolled: kontrolleretconfidence: selvtillidunderstanding: forståelseturning point: vendepunktparted: afskedigesshared experience: fælles oplevelse

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Love and Secrets in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/love-and-secrets-in-barcelonas-gothic-quarter Story Transcript:Ca: El sol d'estiu il·luminava les estretes carrers del Barri Gòtic de Barcelona.En: The summer sun lit up the narrow streets of the Gothic Quarter in Barcelona.Ca: Laia caminava ràpid, esquivant turistes i tafaners.En: Laia walked quickly, dodging tourists and onlookers.Ca: Havia descobert un vell secret de la seva família, un que podria canviar-ho tot.En: She had discovered an old family secret, one that could change everything.Ca: —Laia!—va cridar Jordi, que apareixia darrere seu, suant sota el sol.En: "Laia!" shouted Jordi, appearing behind her, sweating under the sun.Ca: Era el millor amic de Marc i sempre intentava mantenir la pau.En: He was Marc's best friend and always tried to keep the peace.Ca: Laia va girar-se, els seus ulls plens de preocupació.En: Laia turned, her eyes full of concern.Ca: —He de parlar amb ell, Jordi. No puc seguir amagant-lo—va dir fermament Laia.En: "I have to talk to him, Jordi. I can't keep hiding it," Laia said firmly.Ca: Jordi la va agafar del braç, mirant-la als ulls amb comprensió i serietat.En: Jordi grabbed her by the arm, looking into her eyes with understanding and seriousness.Ca: —Entenc. Però deixa'm preparar en Marc primer. Ja saps com valora l'honor familiar.En: "I understand. But let me prepare Marc first. You know how much he values family honor."Ca: Marc era tradicional i protector, i Jordi sabia que la revelació de Laia podria ferir-lo profundament.En: Marc was traditional and protective, and Jordi knew Laia's revelation could deeply hurt him.Ca: Però Laia ho havia decidit.En: But Laia had made up her mind.Ca: Va alliberar-se del braç de Jordi, decidida a enfrontar-se al seu destí.En: She freed herself from Jordi's grip, determined to face her destiny.Ca: Van arribar a una petita plaça, amb un cafè animat on Marc estava assegut.En: They reached a small square with a lively café where Marc was sitting.Ca: Quan va veure Laia, un somriure va il·luminar la seva cara.En: When he saw Laia, a smile lit up his face.Ca: —Marc, hem de parlar—va dir Laia, sentint la tensió en l'aire.En: "Marc, we need to talk," Laia said, feeling the tension in the air.Ca: Marc va obrir la boca per respondre, però Laia ja estava parlant.En: Marc opened his mouth to respond, but Laia was already speaking.Ca: —He descobert alguna cosa sobre la meva família. Un secret que pot afectar la nostra relació.En: "I've discovered something about my family. A secret that could affect our relationship."Ca: Marc es va redreçar, la seva cara passant de la sorpresa a la preocupació.En: Marc straightened up, his face shifting from surprise to concern.Ca: Jordi es va posar al seu costat, una mà al seu braç en senyal de suport.En: Jordi stood by his side, a hand on his arm as a sign of support.Ca: —Laia, què passa?—va dir Marc, la seva veu tremolant lleugerament.En: "Laia, what's going on?" Marc said, his voice trembling slightly.Ca: —La meva família...—Laia va respirar profundament—fa molts anys va fer alguna cosa terrible.En: "My family..." Laia took a deep breath, "many years ago they did something terrible.Ca: No sé tots els detalls, però sé que han amagat aquest secret durant dècades.En: I don't know all the details, but I know they've hidden this secret for decades."Ca: Un silenci pesant va caure entre ells.En: A heavy silence fell between them.Ca: Marc es va posar dret, agafant la mà de Laia.En: Marc stood up, taking Laia's hand.Ca: —Què vols dir?En: "What do you mean?"Ca: —Estic parlant d'una traïció, Marc. Una traïció que podria afectar com em veus a mi—va dir Laia amb llàgrimes als ulls.En: "I'm talking about a betrayal, Marc. A betrayal that could affect how you see me," Laia said, tears filling her eyes.Ca: Marc va respirar profundament, mirant Laia intensament.En: Marc took a deep breath, looking at Laia intensely.Ca: Jordi el va acompanyar, cercant les paraules adients per calmar la situació.En: Jordi joined him, searching for the right words to calm the situation.Ca: —Marc, Laia només és una víctima del passat de la seva família.En: "Marc, Laia is just a victim of her family's past.Ca: No pot canviar el que va passar, però ara és amb tu, vol ser honesta—va intervenir Jordi calmadament.En: She can't change what happened, but now she's with you, she wants to be honest," Jordi intervened calmly.Ca: Marc va tancar els ulls un moment, ventegant amb la mà el cabell cap enrere.En: Marc closed his eyes for a moment, sweeping his hair back with his hand.Ca: Després va obrir els ulls i va mirar Laia amb una determinació renovada.En: Then he opened his eyes and looked at Laia with renewed determination.Ca: —Laia, el passat és el passat.En: "Laia, the past is the past.Ca: El que importa ets tu i el que estem construint junts—li va dir amb convicció.En: What matters is you and what we are building together," he said with conviction.Ca: Les llàgrimes van caure finalment per les galtes de Laia, però aquesta vegada eren de relleu.En: Tears finally streamed down Laia's cheeks, but this time they were of relief.Ca: Havien superat una prova difícil i ara podien mirar endavant amb més força.En: They had overcome a difficult test, and now they could look forward with more strength.Ca: Jordi va somriure, satisfet de veure com els seus dos amics trobaven el seu camí a través dels desafiaments.En: Jordi smiled, satisfied to see his two friends find their way through the challenges.Ca: La vida continuava en el Barri Gòtic, amb els seus carrers antics guardant secrets,En: Life continued in the Gothic Quarter, with its ancient streets keeping secrets,Ca: però per a Laia i Marc, l'amor havia superat tot.En: but for Laia and Marc, love had triumphed over everything. Vocabulary Words:the narrow streets: les estretes carrersthe tourists: els turistesthe onlookers: els tafanersthe old family secret: el vell secret de la seva famíliathe concern: la preocupacióhe grabbed her by the arm: la va agafar del braçthe understanding: la comprensióthe seriousness: la serietathe values family honor: valora l'honor familiarthe revelation: la revelacióshe freed herself: va alliberar-sethe destiny: el destía lively café: un cafè animathe was sitting: estava asseguthe straightened up: es va redreçarthe surprise: la sorpresathe concern: la preocupacióslightly trembling: tremolant lleugeramentshe took a deep breath: va respirar profundamenta heavy silence: un silenci pesantthe betrayal: la traïcióthe intensity: la intensitatthe victim: la víctimathe past: el passatwith conviction: amb convicciórelief: el relleuthey overcame: van superara difficult test: una prova difícilthe challenges: els desafiamentsthe ancient streets: els carrers antics

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Surviving the Misty Swamp: Healing and Self-Discovery Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/surviving-the-misty-swamp-healing-and-self-discovery-journey Story Transcript:He: שירה עמדה בכניסה לביצה הערפילית.En: Shira stood at the entrance to the misty swamp.He: הקיץ היה בשיאו, אבל הקור מהערפל חדר לעצמותיה.En: Summer was at its peak, but the cold from the fog seeped into her bones.He: היא הסתכלה סביב בבהלה.En: She looked around in panic.He: איפה להתחיל?En: Where to begin?He: שירה היא צמחונית מומחית, אבל בתוך תוכה היא לא הייתה בטוחה ביכולותיה.En: Shira was a specialist in plants, but deep down, she wasn't sure of her abilities.He: אמה הייתה חולה והיא הייתה חייבת למצוא את הצמח המיוחד כדי לרפא אותה.En: Her mother was ill, and she had to find the special plant to heal her.He: הרופאים לא ידעו מה לעשות, אבל שירה שמעה שמועה על צמח נדיר בביצה הערפילית.En: The doctors didn't know what to do, but Shira had heard a rumor about a rare plant in the misty swamp.He: הערפל היה כל כך צפוף שהיא בקושי ראתה מטר קדימה.En: The fog was so dense she could barely see a meter ahead.He: האוויר היה כבד ולח, והאדמה בוצית ולא יציבה.En: The air was heavy and humid, and the ground was muddy and unstable.He: שירה ניסתה ללכת בנתיב המוכר לה, אבל אחרי כמה שעות הבינה שהיא איבדה את דרכה.En: Shira tried to follow the path known to her, but after a few hours, she realized she had lost her way.He: היא חשבה על אמה, הזמן היה מוגבל.En: She thought about her mother; time was limited.He: האם לקחת סיכון ולעבור דרך אזורים בלתי מוכרים, או לדבוק בנתיב הבטוח והארוך יותר?En: Should she take a risk and go through unfamiliar areas, or stick to the safer and longer route?He: היא החליטה לקחת סיכון.En: She decided to take the risk.He: הלב שלה פעם בחוזקה כשהחלה לצעוד לעומק הביצה.En: Her heart pounded strongly as she began to step deeper into the swamp.He: עוד כמה צעדים והיא נפלה לבור מים עמוק.En: A few more steps and she fell into a deep water hole.He: היא קפצה החוצה, רועדת.En: She jumped out, trembling.He: הערפל התעבה עוד ועוד, ושירה הרגישה את הפאניקה גואה בה.En: The fog thickened more and more, and Shira felt the panic rising within her.He: אבל אז, משהו בה התרומם.En: But then, something lifted inside her.He: תחושה קטנה של ביטחון חלפה בה.En: A small feeling of confidence passed through her.He: היא ראתה צללית של צמח יוצא מתוך הערפל.En: She saw the silhouette of a plant emerging from the fog.He: זה היה זה!En: This was it!He: הצמח המיוחד שחיפשה.En: The special plant she had been searching for.He: היא קטפה אותו בזריזות, רצה מהר ככל שיכלה בחזרה אל הקצה של הביצה.En: She quickly picked it, running as fast as she could back to the edge of the swamp.He: לאט לאט, הערפל התחיל להתמעט והיא ראתה את הדרך החוצה.En: Slowly, the fog began to thin, and she saw the way out.He: שירה חזרה הביתה עם הצמח בכיס, ומאמציה לא היו לשווא.En: Shira returned home with the plant in her pocket, and her efforts were not in vain.He: אמה התאוששה באיטיות ויכלה לחבק את בתה פעם אחרת.En: Her mother gradually recovered and could hug her daughter once again.He: שירה למדה דבר חשוב.En: Shira learned an important lesson.He: היא ידעה כעת שהיא יכולה לסמוך על עצמה.En: She now knew she could trust herself.He: הביצה הערפילית לא רק נתנה לה את הצמח, אלא גם את האמונה ביכולות שלה עצמה.En: The misty swamp not only gave her the plant but also confidence in her own abilities.He: היא חייכה לעצמה ושמחה באמה החיה והבריאה.En: She smiled to herself and was happy for her living and healthy mother.He: החיים לא היו קלים, אבל היא הצליחה.En: Life wasn't easy, but she had succeeded. Vocabulary Words:misty: ערפיליתswamp: ביצהpeak: שיאוseeped: חדרbones: עצמותיהpanic: בהלהspecialist: מומחיתabilities: יכולותיהheal: לרפאrumor: שמועהrare: נדירdense: צפוףhumid: לחunstable: לא יציבהpath: נתיבrealized: הבינהlimited: מוגבלunfamiliar: בלתי מוכריםrisk: סיכוןpounded: פעםtrembling: רועדתthickened: התעבהsilhouette: צלליתemerging: יוצאthin: להתמעטvain: לשוואrecovered: התאוששהgradually: באיטיותconfidence: ביטחוןtrust: לסמוךBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: The Windmill's Secret: A Sibling Mystery in the Desolate Heat Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/the-windmills-secret-a-sibling-mystery-in-the-desolate-heat Story Transcript:Nl: Tijdens de zinderende hitte van een zomerdag, torende de oude windmolen dreigend boven het verlaten landschap.En: During the scorching heat of a summer day, the old windmill loomed threateningly over the desolate landscape.Nl: De aarde was barstend droog, en de wind was stil.En: The earth was parched, and the wind was still.Nl: Het enige geluid waren de langzaam draaiende wieken van de molen, die hun schaduwen als lange vingers over de grond wierpen.En: The only sound was the slowly turning blades of the windmill, casting their shadows like long fingers over the ground.Nl: Anouk stond aan de voet van de molen, haar ogen strak naar boven gericht.En: Anouk stood at the foot of the windmill, her eyes fixed upwards.Nl: Ze veegde haar bezwete voorhoofd af met de rug van haar hand.En: She wiped her sweaty forehead with the back of her hand.Nl: Ze moet hier ergens zijn, dacht ze.En: She must be here somewhere, she thought.Nl: Haar broer was verdwenen, en alles wat hij had achtergelaten was een cryptische brief.En: Her brother had disappeared, leaving behind only a cryptic letter.Nl: Bram stond naast haar, stil en ernstig.En: Bram stood next to her, silent and serious.Nl: Zijn ogen hadden donkere kringen van nachten zonder slaap.En: His eyes had dark circles from nights without sleep.Nl: "Ben je klaar?"En: "Are you ready?"Nl: vroeg Anouk zonder hem aan te kijken.En: Anouk asked without looking at him.Nl: Bram knikte.En: Bram nodded.Nl: "Ja, we moeten binnen zoeken."En: "Yes, we need to search inside."Nl: De houten deur van de windmolen kraakte open, en een golf van dikke, stoffige lucht vulde hun longen.En: The wooden door of the windmill creaked open, and a wave of thick, dusty air filled their lungs.Nl: Binnen was het donker en benauwd.En: Inside, it was dark and stuffy.Nl: Oude tandwielen en machines stonden stil, bedekt met spinnenwebben.En: Old gears and machinery stood still, covered in cobwebs.Nl: "Voorzichtig," zei Bram.En: "Careful," Bram said.Nl: "Er kunnen vallen zijn."En: "There might be traps."Nl: Anouk knikte en pakte haar zaklamp.En: Anouk nodded and grabbed her flashlight.Nl: Het licht gleed door de ruimte, onthullend de ondiepe schaduwen van het verleden.En: The beam swept through the space, revealing the shallow shadows of the past.Nl: Hier had ooit het leven plaatsgevonden, maar nu was het een verlaten monument.En: Life once thrived here, but now it was an abandoned monument.Nl: Terwijl ze verder naar binnen gingen, voelde Anouk een groeiende wanhoop.En: As they ventured further inside, Anouk felt a growing despair.Nl: Wat als ze haar broer nooit zou vinden?En: What if they never found her brother?Nl: Wat als dit alles voor niets was?En: What if it was all for nothing?Nl: Bram leek haar gedachten te lezen.En: Bram seemed to read her thoughts.Nl: "We vinden hem," zei hij vastberaden.En: "We will find him," he said determinedly.Nl: Op dat moment stopte Anouk en draaide zich naar Bram om.En: At that moment, Anouk stopped and turned to Bram.Nl: "Waarom was je er niet die nacht?En: "Why weren't you there that night?Nl: Wat is er echt gebeurd?"En: What really happened?"Nl: Bram zuchtte diep, zijn schuld duidelijk zichtbaar.En: Bram sighed deeply, his guilt evident.Nl: "Ik was weg voor hulp.En: "I went to get help.Nl: In die tijd is hij... verdwenen.En: In that time, he... disappeared.Nl: Het spijt me, Anouk."En: I'm sorry, Anouk."Nl: Anouk slikte.En: Anouk swallowed hard.Nl: Ze wilde boos zijn, maar ze wist dat woede niks zou oplossen.En: She wanted to be angry, but she knew anger would solve nothing.Nl: "Laten we doorgaan," zei ze eindelijk.En: "Let's keep going," she finally said.Nl: Ze kwamen bij een trap die naar de zolder leidde.En: They came to a staircase leading to the attic.Nl: Bovenaan ontdekten ze een kleine, verborgen kamer.En: At the top, they discovered a small, hidden room.Nl: De deur ging moeizaam open, en binnen vonden ze iets onverwachts: een stapel brieven en een dagboek.En: The door opened with difficulty, and inside they found something unexpected: a pile of letters and a diary.Nl: Anouk bladerde snel door de brieven.En: Anouk quickly flipped through the letters.Nl: "Hier zijn aanwijzingen," zei ze ademloos.En: "There are clues here," she said breathlessly.Nl: "Over waar hij naartoe kon zijn gegaan."En: "About where he might have gone."Nl: Bram stond dicht bij haar.En: Bram stood close to her.Nl: "We doen dit samen, oké?En: "We'll do this together, okay?Nl: Ik wil het goedmaken."En: I want to make it right."Nl: Ze keek hem recht in de ogen en zag de oprechtheid daarin.En: She looked him straight in the eye and saw the sincerity there.Nl: "Oké, samen," stemde ze in.En: "Okay, together," she agreed.Nl: Met de aanwijzingen uit het dagboek en de brieven begonnen ze aan een nieuw hoofdstuk van hun zoektocht.En: With the clues from the diary and letters, they began a new chapter in their search.Nl: Het zou niet makkelijk worden, en de weg was vol gevaren, maar samen hadden ze hoop.En: It wouldn't be easy, and the road was full of dangers, but together they had hope.Nl: Langzaam maar zeker herstelden ze hun vertrouwen in elkaar, een broodnodige bond in een wereld die hen voortdurend uitdaagde.En: Slowly but surely, they were rebuilding their trust in one another, a much-needed bond in a world that constantly challenged them.Nl: De zon ging onder, en ze verlieten de windmolen met een hernieuwd gevoel van doel.En: As the sun set, they left the windmill with a renewed sense of purpose.Nl: Hoewel haar broer nog steeds vermist was, voelde Anouk voor het eerst sinds lang niet meer zo alleen.En: Although her brother was still missing, for the first time in a long while, Anouk didn't feel so alone.Nl: Ze had haar vriend terug.En: She had her friend back.Nl: En samen zouden ze hem vinden.En: And together, they would find him. Vocabulary Words:scorching: zinderendeloomed: torendedesolate: verlatenparched: barstend droogcryptic: cryptischecreaked: kraaktedusty: stoffigestuffy: benauwdgears: tandwielencobwebs: spinnenwebbentraps: vallenbeam: lichtrevealing: onthullenddespair: wanhoopdeterminedly: vastberadenguilt: schuldhidden: verborgenpile: stapeldiary: dagboekclues: aanwijzingenbreathlessly: ademloossincerity: oprechtheidtrust: vertrouwenbond: bandchallenged: uitdaagderenewed: hernieuwdpurpose: doelmissing: vermistfoyer: zoldershallow: ondiepe

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Balancing Dreams: A Journey of Study, Summer, and Self-Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/balancing-dreams-a-journey-of-study-summer-and-self-discovery Story Transcript:Nl: De bel ging en leerlingen stroomden de gangen van de middelbare school binnen.En: The bell rang and students poured into the hallways of the high school.Nl: Sanne liep naar haar kluisje en pakte haar boeken.En: Sanne walked to her locker and grabbed her books.Nl: Ze was moe.En: She was tired.Nl: De examens waren bijna voorbij en de zomervakantie stond voor de deur.En: The exams were nearly over and the summer vacation was just around the corner.Nl: Maar Sanne had geen tijd om te rusten.En: But Sanne didn't have time to rest.Nl: Ze had plannen.En: She had plans.Nl: Grote plannen.En: Big plans.Nl: Joost kwam aanrennen.En: Joost came running up.Nl: "Sanne!En: "Sanne!Nl: Ga je mee naar het strand deze zomer?"En: Are you coming to the beach this summer?"Nl: vroeg hij enthousiast.En: he asked enthusiastically.Nl: "We kunnen schelpen zoeken, zwemmen en vuurtorens bezoeken!"En: "We can look for shells, swim, and visit lighthouses!"Nl: Sanne zuchtte.En: Sanne sighed.Nl: "Ik weet het niet, Joost.En: "I don't know, Joost.Nl: Ik moet studeren.En: I have to study.Nl: Ik wil marinebioloog worden."En: I want to become a marine biologist."Nl: Joost rolde met zijn ogen.En: Joost rolled his eyes.Nl: "Je kunt toch ook een beetje plezier hebben?En: "You can have a bit of fun too, can't you?Nl: Het leven draait niet alleen om studeren."En: Life isn't just about studying."Nl: Sanne dacht na.En: Sanne thought about it.Nl: Haar ouders hadden haar altijd aangemoedigd om hard te werken.En: Her parents had always encouraged her to work hard.Nl: Ze hadden plannen voor haar toekomst.En: They had plans for her future.Nl: Ze moest slagen.En: She had to succeed.Nl: Maar een deel van haar wilde ook genieten van de zomer, net als Joost.En: But a part of her also wanted to enjoy the summer, just like Joost.Nl: Thuis aan de eettafel zei haar moeder: "We zijn trots op je, Sanne.En: At the dinner table that evening, her mother said, "We're proud of you, Sanne.Nl: Je doet het zo goed op school.En: You're doing so well in school.Nl: Wat zijn je plannen voor de vakantie?En: What are your plans for the vacation?Nl: Meer studeren?"En: More studying?"Nl: Sanne knikte aarzelend.En: Sanne nodded hesitantly.Nl: "Ja, maar misschien wil ik ook... naar het strand met Joost."En: "Yes, but maybe I also want to... go to the beach with Joost."Nl: Haar vader fronste.En: Her father frowned.Nl: "Je moet je concentreren, Sanne.En: "You need to focus, Sanne.Nl: Je hebt een helder doel."En: You have a clear goal."Nl: Die avond lag Sanne in bed en staarde naar het plafond.En: That night, Sanne lay in bed staring at the ceiling.Nl: Wat moest ze doen?En: What should she do?Nl: Ze wilde marinebioloog worden, maar ze wilde ook gewoon een tiener zijn.En: She wanted to become a marine biologist, but she also just wanted to be a teenager.Nl: Wat als ze beiden kon?En: What if she could do both?Nl: De volgende dag besloot Sanne.En: The next day, Sanne made her decision.Nl: Ze stond vroeg op en pakte haar tas.En: She got up early and packed her bag.Nl: Op school vertelde ze het aan Joost.En: At school, she told Joost.Nl: "Ik ga mee naar het strand."En: "I'm coming to the beach."Nl: Joost glimlachte breed.En: Joost smiled broadly.Nl: "Echt?En: "Really?Nl: Dat wordt geweldig!"En: That's going to be amazing!"Nl: De zomervakantie kwam en Sanne en Joost vertrokken naar de kust.En: The summer vacation arrived and Sanne and Joost left for the coast.Nl: Het was prachtig.En: It was beautiful.Nl: De zon scheen, het zand was goudkleurig en de zee blauw.En: The sun was shining, the sand was golden, and the sea was blue.Nl: Op een avond liepen Sanne en Joost over het strand.En: One evening, Sanne and Joost walked along the beach.Nl: De lucht veranderde in prachtige tinten oranje en roze.En: The sky turned into beautiful shades of orange and pink.Nl: Sanne zuchtte.En: Sanne sighed.Nl: "Ik voel me schuldig, Joost.En: "I feel guilty, Joost.Nl: Moet ik niet aan mijn toekomst denken?"En: Shouldn't I be thinking about my future?"Nl: Joost stopte en keek naar haar.En: Joost stopped and looked at her.Nl: "Sanne, je kunt beide doen.En: "Sanne, you can do both.Nl: Geniet van nu en werk hard wanneer het moet.En: Enjoy now and work hard when you need to.Nl: Je droom wordt niet minder waardevol omdat je ook plezier hebt."En: Your dream doesn't become less valuable just because you're also having fun."Nl: Sanne glimlachte.En: Sanne smiled.Nl: "Misschien heb je gelijk.En: "Maybe you're right.Nl: Misschien moet ik een balans vinden."En: Maybe I need to find a balance."Nl: De rest van de vakantie genoot Sanne van elke dag.En: The rest of the vacation, Sanne enjoyed every day.Nl: Ze zwom, ontdekte kleine zeedieren en lachte veel met Joost.En: She swam, discovered little sea creatures, and laughed a lot with Joost.Nl: Toen ze terugkwam, voelde ze zich verfrist en klaar om weer hard te werken.En: When she came back, she felt refreshed and ready to work hard again.Nl: Toen het schooljaar begon, besefte Sanne dat ze beide werelden kon combineren.En: When the school year began, Sanne realized that she could combine both worlds.Nl: Ze studeerde hard, maar vergat niet te leven.En: She studied hard but didn't forget to live.Nl: Haar droom om marinebioloog te worden was zelfs sterker geworden door de zomer aan de kust.En: Her dream of becoming a marine biologist had even become stronger because of the summer by the coast.Nl: Sanne leerde dat het leven niet alleen draait om doelen bereiken, maar ook om de reis ernaartoe.En: Sanne learned that life isn't just about achieving goals, but also about the journey towards them.Nl: En soms is een stapje terug doen het beste wat je kunt doen, om vooruit te komen.En: And sometimes, taking a step back is the best thing you can do to move forward. Vocabulary Words:hallways: gangengrabbed: paktetired: moeexams: examensvacation: vakantieplans: plannenenthusiastically: enthousiastshells: schelpenlighthouses: vuurtorenssigh: zuchtmarine biologist: marinebioloogencouraged: aangemoedigdsucceed: slagenhesitantly: aarzelendfrowned: fronstestaring: staardeceiling: plafonddecision: besluitpacked: paktebroadly: breedgolden: goudkleurigguilty: schuldigshades: tintenbalance: balanscreatures: dierenrefreshed: verfristcombining: combinerenachieving: bereikenjourney: reisstep back: stapje terug