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Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Finding Courage: Maarten's Halloween Stage Victory Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-10-29-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Het was een koele herfstavond in Amsterdam.En: It was a cool autumn evening in Amsterdam.Nl: De zon begon onder te gaan en de lucht kleurde oranje en roze.En: The sun began to set and the sky turned orange and pink.Nl: Het geluid van lachende kinderen vulde de lucht op de speelplaats van de gated community.En: The sound of laughing children filled the air in the playground of the gated community.Nl: Overal hingen oranje en zwarte slingers, en de bomen waren versierd met papieren spookjes.En: Orange and black streamers hung everywhere, and the trees were decorated with paper ghosts.Nl: De geur van pompoenen en herfstblaadjes was overal.En: The scent of pumpkins and autumn leaves was everywhere.Nl: Ik was Maarten, elf jaar oud en net verhuisd naar deze buurt.En: I was Maarten, eleven years old, and had just moved to this neighborhood.Nl: Ik hield van acteren, maar ik was nerveus.En: I loved acting, but I was nervous.Nl: De Halloween-voorstelling op school kwam eraan.En: The Halloween performance at school was coming up.Nl: Iedereen praatte erover en maakte grapjes die ik niet begreep.En: Everyone talked about it and made jokes that I didn't understand.Nl: Ik voelde me soms buitengesloten.En: I sometimes felt left out.Nl: Maar ik wilde erbij horen en mijn angst overwinnen.En: But I wanted to fit in and overcome my fear.Nl: Een klasgenootje, Sophie, had aangeboden om met me te oefenen.En: A classmate, Sophie, had offered to practice with me.Nl: "Kom naar de speeltuin na school," had ze gezegd.En: "Come to the playground after school," she'd said.Nl: "We kunnen daar oefenen."En: "We can practice there."Nl: Sophie was aardig en hielp me mijn tekst steeds opnieuw te oefenen.En: Sophie was kind and helped me practice my lines over and over.Nl: Enorm, hoe snel ze me op mijn gemak stelde.En: It was amazing how quickly she put me at ease.Nl: Toen brak de dag aan voor het kostuumrepetitie.En: Then the day came for the costume rehearsal.Nl: De bomen wiegden zachtjes in de wind, terwijl ik op het podium stond.En: The trees swayed gently in the wind as I stood on the stage.Nl: Mijn handen trilden, mijn hart klopte in mijn keel.En: My hands trembled, my heart pounded in my throat.Nl: Halverwege mijn scène bevroor ik.En: Midway through my scene, I froze.Nl: Mijn hoofd was ineens leeg.En: My mind suddenly went blank.Nl: Maar vanuit de coulissen fluisterde Sophie mijn volgende zin.En: But from the wings, Sophie whispered my next line.Nl: Haar stem was kalm en geruststellend.En: Her voice was calm and reassuring.Nl: "Je kan het, Maarten," fluisterde ze.En: "You can do it, Maarten," she whispered.Nl: Met haar hulp vond ik mijn stem terug en voltooide ik de scène.En: With her help, I found my voice again and completed the scene.Nl: Dat moment hielp me mijn angsten onder ogen te zien.En: That moment helped me face my fears.Nl: Ik wist nu dat ik het kon, ook al was ik bang.En: I knew now that I could do it, even if I was scared.Nl: Op de avond van de voorstelling begon ik nerveus.En: On the evening of the performance, I started nervously.Nl: Het publiek zat vol ouders en klasgenoten.En: The audience was full of parents and classmates.Nl: De lichten dimden en de voorstelling begon.En: The lights dimmed, and the performance began.Nl: Toen het mijn beurt was, keek ik naar Sophie.En: When it was my turn, I looked at Sophie.Nl: Ze knikte bemoedigend.En: She nodded encouragingly.Nl: Ik sprak mijn tekst luid en duidelijk.En: I spoke my lines loud and clear.Nl: De zenuwen verdwenen, en ik raakte in de flow van mijn rol.En: The nerves disappeared, and I got into the flow of my role.Nl: Toen het applaus losbarstte, wist ik dat alles goed was gegaan.En: When the applause erupted, I knew everything had gone well.Nl: De warme glimlach van mijn klasgenoten vulde me met trots.En: The warm smiles of my classmates filled me with pride.Nl: Na de voorstelling riep Jeroen, een klasgenoot, "Maarten, je was geweldig!"En: After the performance, Jeroen, a classmate, shouted, "Maarten, you were amazing!"Nl: Ik voelde me eindelijk een onderdeel van de groep.En: I finally felt like a part of the group.Nl: Ik had geleerd dat niet alleen oefening maar ook het vragen om hulp essentieel was.En: I had learned that not only practice but also asking for help was essential.Nl: Het voelde alsof een last van mijn schouders viel.En: It felt like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders.Nl: De angst die me zo belastte leek te verdwijnen.En: The fear that had burdened me so much seemed to disappear.Nl: Ik was blij dat ik de stap had durven zetten.En: I was glad I had dared to take the step.Nl: Die avond voelde ik de herfstwind zachtjes blazen, maar vanbinnen was het warm.En: That evening, I felt the autumn wind blow gently, but inside it was warm.Nl: De gemeenschap voelde vanaf die dag als een tweede thuis.En: The community felt like a second home from that day on.Nl: Ik was niet meer alleen Maarten, de nieuwe jongen, maar Maarten, de acteur en vriend.En: I was no longer just Maarten, the new kid, but Maarten, the actor and friend. Vocabulary Words:autumn: herfstevening: avondgated community: gated communitystreamers: slingersdecorated: versierdpumpkins: pompoenenHalloween: Halloweenperformance: voorstellingjokes: grapjesovercome: overwinnenpractice: oefenenrehearsal: repetitietrembled: trildenpounded: kloptefroze: bevroorwings: coulissenreassuring: geruststellendaudience: publiekencouragingly: bemoedigendflow: flowapplause: applauserupted: losbarsttepride: trotsessential: essentieelrelieved: verlichtburdened: belasttedisappear: verdwijnenweight: lastnervous: nerveuswhispered: fluisterde

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Unlocking Secrets: A Mystery Beneath Buenos Aires Streets Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-10-29-22-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: Las jacarandas florecían en las calles empedradas de la comunidad cerrada de Buenos Aires.En: The jacarandas were blooming on the cobblestone streets of the gated community in Buenos Aires.Es: La primavera llenaba el aire de colores vivos y aromas dulces.En: Spring filled the air with vibrant colors and sweet aromas.Es: El sol brillaba sobre las casas adornadas para celebrar el Día de los Muertos.En: The sun shone on the houses adorned to celebrate Día de los Muertos.Es: La comunidad estaba llena de vida, pero esa mañana, algo inesperado ocurrió.En: The community was full of life, but that morning, something unexpected happened.Es: Tomás encontró una nota misteriosa en su buzón.En: Tomás found a mysterious note in his mailbox.Es: No esperaba recibir correspondencia ese día.En: He didn't expect to receive correspondence that day.Es: La nota tenía letras grandes y torcidas.En: The note had large, twisted letters.Es: Decía: "Sigue las instrucciones si quieres saber la verdad.En: It said, "Follow the instructions if you want to know the truth.Es: El peligro es real.En: The danger is real.Es: Confía en los jacarandas."En: Trust the jacarandas."Es: Tomás sintió un escalofrío.En: Tomás felt a shiver.Es: ¿Qué significaba ese mensaje?En: What did that message mean?Es: Miró alrededor, esperando encontrar alguna pista.En: He looked around, hoping to find some clue.Es: Preocupado, decidió pedir ayuda a Inés, su amiga y vecina.En: Worried, he decided to ask for help from Inés, his friend and neighbor.Es: Inés siempre buscaba aventuras y misterios.En: Inés was always looking for adventures and mysteries.Es: Le encantaba investigar cosas extrañas.En: She loved investigating strange things.Es: Al escuchar a Tomás, sus ojos brillaron de emoción.En: Upon hearing Tomás, her eyes sparkled with excitement.Es: "Tenemos que resolver esto, Tomás.En: "We have to solve this, Tomás.Es: Seguro es una gran historia," dijo Inés.En: It's surely a great story," said Inés.Es: Mientras tanto, Luciana, la nueva vecina, observaba desde su ventana.En: Meanwhile, Luciana, the new neighbor, watched from her window.Es: La veían como una persona enigmática.En: She was seen as an enigmatic person.Es: Sus hábitos extraños eran tema de conversaciones.En: Her strange habits were a topic of conversation.Es: Al enterarse de la nota, se unió a ellos.En: Upon learning about the note, she joined them.Es: "Mis antepasados han vivido aquí," explicó Luciana.En: "My ancestors have lived here," explained Luciana.Es: "Quizás pueda ayudar."En: "Perhaps I can help."Es: El trío empezó a caminar por la comunidad, siguiendo las pistas.En: The trio started walking through the community, following the clues.Es: Las flores de jacaranda y los olores del pan recién hecho los acompañaban.En: The jacaranda flowers and the smells of freshly baked bread accompanied them.Es: Al pasar por un viejo parque, Luciana se detuvo.En: As they passed through an old park, Luciana stopped.Es: "Aquí," dijo, señalando al suelo cubierto de hojas.En: "Here," she said, pointing to the ground covered with leaves.Es: Debajo de las hojas, había una tapa de metal.En: Under the leaves, there was a metal hatch.Es: La levantaron y descubrieron un túnel.En: They lifted it and discovered a tunnel.Es: Era oscuro y frío, pero la curiosidad los impulsaba a entrar.En: It was dark and cold, but curiosity drove them to enter.Es: En el fondo del túnel, encontraron viejas fotografías y documentos.En: At the end of the tunnel, they found old photographs and documents.Es: Eran de la familia de Luciana.En: They belonged to Luciana's family.Es: Mostraban momentos importantes de la comunidad y secretos olvidados.En: They showed important moments of the community and forgotten secrets.Es: A través de estas reliquias, entendieron los lazos de Luciana con el lugar.En: Through these relics, they understood Luciana's ties to the place.Es: "Esto no es peligro," dijo Luciana.En: "This is not danger," said Luciana.Es: "Es nuestra historia."En: "It's our history."Es: Tomás se sintió aliviado.En: Tomás felt relieved.Es: La comunidad no corría riesgo.En: The community was not at risk.Es: Les enseñó que guardar estas historias era importante.En: It taught them that preserving these stories was important.Es: Regresaron a la superficie, más unidos y decididos a compartir lo descubierto.En: They returned to the surface, more united and determined to share what they had discovered.Es: Tomás, antes escéptico, aprendió a valorar la aventura y la conexión con sus vecinos.En: Tomás, once skeptical, learned to value adventure and connection with his neighbors.Es: Reunieron a la comunidad para compartir el hallazgo.En: They gathered the community to share the finding.Es: Celebraron juntos, entre flores de jacaranda y luces del Día de los Muertos, el legado encontrado, abriendo las puertas a un nuevo entendimiento y fortaleciendo sus lazos.En: They celebrated together, among jacaranda flowers and the lights of Día de los Muertos, the legacy found, opening the doors to a new understanding and strengthening their bonds. Vocabulary Words:the jacarandas: las jacarandasthe cobblestone: el empedradothe gated community: la comunidad cerradathe aromas: los aromasthe mailbox: el buzónthe correspondence: la correspondenciathe shiver: el escalofríothe clue: la pistathe mystery: el misteriothe excitement: la emociónthe adventure: la aventurathe neighbor: el vecino / la vecinathe habit: el hábitothe topic of conversation: el tema de conversaciónthe ancestor: el antepasado / la antepasadathe flowers: las floresthe park: el parquethe leaves: las hojasthe hatch: la tapathe tunnel: el túnelthe photographs: las fotografíasthe documents: los documentosthe relics: las reliquiasthe ties: los lazosthe risk: el riesgothe surface: la superficiethe discovery: el hallazgothe legacy: el legadothe understanding: el entendimientothe bonds: los lazos

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Copenhagen Serendipity: Gifts with a Heartfelt Story Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-10-28-07-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Copenhagen Lufthavn summede af liv.En: Copenhagen Airport buzzed with life.Da: Efterårsfarverne blandede sig med Halloween-dekorationer, der prydede duty-free-området.En: The autumn colors mixed with Halloween decorations that adorned the duty-free area.Da: Freya gik langsomt mellem hylderne med souvenirs, bundet af et ønske om at finde noget særligt til sin familie.En: Freya walked slowly between the shelves filled with souvenirs, driven by a desire to find something special for her family.Da: Hun stoppede op ved en hylde fyldt med keramik.En: She stopped at a shelf full of ceramics.Da: Hendes fingre løb over en lille skål dekoreret med lille havfruer – en reference til hendes tid på stranden i Spanien.En: Her fingers ran over a small bowl decorated with little mermaids – a reference to her time on the beach in Spain.Da: "Det er perfekt til mor," tænkte hun.En: "This is perfect for mom," she thought.Da: I samme butik så Kasper panisk på uret.En: In the same store, Kasper was frantically looking at the clock.Da: Hans fly gik snart, og han havde endnu ikke købt gaver til sine venner.En: His flight was soon, and he still hadn't bought gifts for his friends.Da: Han rodede gennem hylder med chokolade og likører, men intet fangede hans opmærksomhed.En: He rummaged through shelves of chocolate and liqueurs, but nothing caught his attention.Da: Freya bemærkede hans tvivl.En: Freya noticed his indecision.Da: "Leder du efter noget specielt?"En: "Are you looking for something special?"Da: spurgte hun venligt.En: she asked kindly.Da: Kasper nikkede, lettet over at nogen tog sig tid til at hjælpe.En: Kasper nodded, relieved that someone took the time to help.Da: "Jeg har brug for gaver til venner, men alt her virker så...En: "I need gifts for friends, but everything here seems so...Da: almindeligt."En: ordinary."Da: "Prøv at finde noget der fortæller en historie," sagde Freya.En: "Try to find something that tells a story," Freya said.Da: Hun pegede mod en opsats med håndlavede lys.En: She pointed to a display of handmade candles.Da: "Disse er lavet af lokale kunstnere.En: "These are made by local artists.Da: De er unikke."En: They're unique."Da: Kasper tog et af lysene og kunne ikke lade være med at smile.En: Kasper picked up one of the candles and couldn't help but smile.Da: Han kunne høre sine venner sige, "Det er ikke bare en ting, det handler om tanken bag."En: He could hear his friends saying, "It's not just a thing; it's about the thought behind it."Da: Freya følte sit hjerte varme ved at dele sin idé.En: Freya felt her heart warm as she shared her idea.Da: Hun gik videre til den sidste afdeling, hvor hun fandt små, duftende poser med lokalt, krydret te.En: She moved on to the last section, where she found small, fragrant bags of locally spiced tea.Da: "Min lillebror vil elske det," mumlede hun til sig selv.En: "My little brother will love this," she mumbled to herself.Da: Da Freya og Kasper nåede deres gates, kastede de et hurtigt blik mod hinanden og nikkede.En: When Freya and Kasper reached their gates, they cast a quick glance at each other and nodded.Da: De havde begge fundet noget meningsfuldt.En: They had both found something meaningful.Da: Freya med sine personlige souvenirs og Kasper med en indsigt i at give fra hjertet.En: Freya with her personal souvenirs and Kasper with an insight into giving from the heart.Da: Freya satte sig i flyet, tilfreds med sine valg, mens Kasper gik mod sin flyvning, glad for at have lært værdien af omtanke.En: Freya sat in the plane, satisfied with her choices, while Kasper headed toward his flight, happy to have learned the value of thoughtfulness.Da: Inden efteråret blev til vinter, havde de begge opdaget, at gaver med mening skaber de største glæder.En: Before autumn turned to winter, they had both discovered that gifts with meaning create the greatest joys. Vocabulary Words:buzzed: summedecolors: farverneadorned: prydedeshelves: hyldernesouvenirs: souvenirsceramics: keramikfrantically: paniskrummaged: rodedeliqueurs: likørerindecision: tvivlordinary: almindeligtkindly: venligtunique: unikkeinsight: indsigtthoughtfulness: omtankedecorated: dekoreretrelieved: lettetreference: referencesmile: smileshare: delegifts: gavermeaningful: meningsfuldtfragrant: duftendelittle brother: lillebrorsatisfied: tilfredschoices: valggreatest: størstejoys: glæderbeach: strandencandles: lys

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: A Last-Minute Miracle: Lena's Race Against Time Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-10-28-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Lena kände sig aldrig ensam i livet.En: Lena never felt alone in life.Sv: Men denna dag, på Stockholm Arlanda International Airport, var ett undantag.En: But this day, at Stockholm Arlanda International Airport, was an exception.Sv: Med stressen i kroppen rörde hon sig snabbt genom den livliga terminalen.En: With stress in her body, she moved quickly through the bustling terminal.Sv: Det var Alla helgons dag, och många reste för att träffa familj och vänner.En: It was All Saints' Day, and many were traveling to meet family and friends.Sv: Flygplatsen var full av människor, deras röster blandade sig med ljudet av rullväskor på golvet.En: The airport was full of people, their voices blending with the sound of rolling suitcases on the floor.Sv: Lena höll hårt i sin väska, hennes ögon fast beslutna att hitta rätt gate.En: Lena held her bag tightly, her eyes determined to find the right gate.Sv: Hennes älskade mormor i Göteborg låg sjuk, och Lena visste att tiden var knapp.En: Her beloved grandmother in Gothenburg was sick, and Lena knew that time was running out.Sv: Det var viktigt för henne att ta farväl, att hålla mormors hand en sista gång innan det var för sent.En: It was important for her to say goodbye, to hold her grandmother's hand one last time before it was too late.Sv: Kylan från det klara höstvädret sipprade in genom de stora glasfönstren, och utanför virvlade löven i guld och rött.En: The cold from the clear autumn weather seeped in through the large glass windows, and outside, the leaves swirled in gold and red.Sv: Men Lena märkte inte höstens skönhet.En: But Lena did not notice the beauty of autumn.Sv: Hennes inre storm av oro tog över.En: Her inner storm of worry took over.Sv: "Flyget är snart," tänkte hon.En: "The flight is soon," she thought.Sv: "Jag måste hinna."En: "I have to make it."Sv: När Lena nådde gaten såg hon en lång kö.En: When Lena reached the gate, she saw a long queue.Sv: Hon närmade sig personalen med blicken fylld av hopp.En: She approached the staff with hope-filled eyes.Sv: "Jag måste åka till Göteborg," sa hon snabbt.En: "I have to go to Gothenburg," she said quickly.Sv: "Min mormor är sjuk.En: "My grandmother is sick.Sv: Snälla, jag ber er."En: Please, I'm begging you."Sv: Mannen bakom disken bläddrade genom skärmen.En: The man behind the desk scrolled through the screen.Sv: "Tyvärr," svarade han, "flyget är överbokat.En: "Unfortunately," he replied, "the flight is overbooked.Sv: Vi har inte fler bekräftade platser."En: We have no more confirmed seats."Sv: Lena kände hur tomheten grep tag om henne.En: Lena felt the emptiness grip her.Sv: Besvikelsen var tung, men hon kunde inte ge upp.En: The disappointment was heavy, but she couldn't give up.Sv: Hon övervägde sina alternativ.En: She considered her options.Sv: Hon kunde försöka hitta en plats hos ett annat bolag, men det var en risk.En: She could try to find a seat with another airline, but it was a risk.Sv: Hon kanske inte skulle hinna i tid.En: She might not make it in time.Sv: Lena tjatade en gång till.En: Lena pleaded once more.Sv: "Snälla, jag behöver verkligen en plats."En: "Please, I really need a seat."Sv: Där, precis då hon skulle överväga andra möjligheter, ropade kvinnan vid mikrofonen hennes namn.En: There, just as she was about to consider other possibilities, the woman at the microphone called her name.Sv: Ett glimmer av hopp tändes inom Lena.En: A glimmer of hope ignited within Lena.Sv: "Vi har en plats!En: "We have a seat!Sv: Du kan åka."En: You can go."Sv: Lena drog en djup suck av lättnad, tårar av tacksamhet fyllde hennes ögon.En: Lena let out a deep sigh of relief, tears of gratitude filling her eyes.Sv: Hon upptäckte att ibland är mirakel bara ett namn bort.En: She realized that sometimes miracles are just a name away.Sv: Hon steg ombord på planet, med en ny beslutsamhet att inte låta något förbli osagt.En: She boarded the plane with a newfound determination not to leave anything unsaid.Sv: När Lena anlände till Göteborg rusade hon genom folkmassan, med bara ett mål i sina tankar.En: When Lena arrived in Gothenburg, she rushed through the crowd, with only one goal in her mind.Sv: Hon måste hinna.En: She must make it.Sv: På sjukhuset fann hon sin mormor, vars ögon lyste svagt vid synen av sitt barnbarn.En: At the hospital, she found her grandmother, whose eyes glowed faintly at the sight of her granddaughter.Sv: Lena tog hennes hand och kände värmen sprida sig i sitt hjärta.En: Lena took her hand and felt the warmth spread in her heart.Sv: De sista orden som inte sagts tidigare, fann äntligen sin väg över läpparna "Jag älskar dig, mormor."En: The last words that had not been said before finally found their way across her lips, "I love you, grandma."Sv: Lena lärde sig denna dag hur viktigt det är att inte vänta.En: Lena learned that day how important it is not to wait.Sv: Att säga det som behöver sägas när det är möjligt.En: To say what needs to be said when it's possible.Sv: Med mormors hand i sin och ett hjärta fyllt av både sorg och kärlek, lovade Lena att alltid hålla kontakten med de hon älskar.En: With her grandmother's hand in hers and a heart filled with both sorrow and love, Lena promised to always keep in touch with those she loves.Sv: Hon visste nu vikten av att omfamna nuet, att aldrig ta möjligheter för givet.En: She now knew the importance of embracing the present, of never taking opportunities for granted.Sv: Lena hade kommit i tid, och det var allt som betydde något.En: Lena had made it in time, and that was all that mattered. Vocabulary Words:exception: undantagbustling: livligadetermined: beslutnaseeped: sippradeswirled: virvladequeue: köhope-filled: fylld av hoppoverbooked: överbokatemptiness: tomhetenpleaded: tjatademicrophone: mikrofonenglimmer: glimmerignite: tändessigh: suckgratitude: tacksamhetmiracles: mirakelcrowd: folkmassanfaintly: svagtwarmth: värmenglowed: lystesorrow: sorgembracing: omfamnaopportunities: möjligheterdetermination: beslutsamhetterminal: terminalensound: ljudetconsidered: övervägdepossibilities: möjligheterapproached: närmade sigconfirm: bekräfta

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: The Mystery of the Unclaimed Briefcase at El Prat Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-10-28-07-38-20-es Story Transcript:Es: En el aeropuerto de Barcelona-El Prat, el bullicio era constante.En: At the aeropuerto de Barcelona-El Prat, the bustle was constant.Es: Viajeros apresurados, maletas rodando, y anuncios resonaban por los altavoces.En: Hurried travelers, rolling suitcases, and announcements echoed over the loudspeakers.Es: El aire de otoño era fresco, y la luz entraba suave por las grandes ventanas de cristal, creando sombras largas en el suelo pulido.En: The autumn air was crisp, and light streamed softly through the large glass windows, casting long shadows on the polished floor.Es: Ciro, un viajero curioso con una pasión por los misterios, esperaba su vuelo.En: Ciro, a curious traveler with a passion for mysteries, was waiting for his flight.Es: Siempre llevaba consigo un pequeño cuaderno.En: He always carried a small notebook with him.Es: Le gustaba anotar pistas y resolver enigmas.En: He liked to jot down clues and solve riddles.Es: Mientras observaba a las personas pasar, algo captó su atención.En: As he watched people pass by, something caught his attention.Es: En una esquina del terminal, había un maletín sin dueño.En: In a corner of the terminal, there was an unclaimed briefcase.Es: Luisa, una agente de seguridad del aeropuerto, estaba cerca.En: Luisa, an airport security agent, was nearby.Es: Ella tenía un sueño secreto: vivir aventuras.En: She had a secret dream: to live adventures.Es: Pero en ese momento, su trabajo era vigilar.En: But at that moment, her job was to keep watch.Es: Vio a Ciro acercarse al maletín y se sintió alerta.En: She saw Ciro approach the briefcase and felt alert.Es: Ciro le hizo señas y ella se aproximó.En: Ciro motioned to her, and she came over.Es: "Vi ese maletín allí desde hace un rato.En: "I've seen that briefcase there for a while.Es: ¿Podemos ver de quién es?"En: Can we see whose it is?"Es: preguntó Ciro con interés.En: asked Ciro with interest.Es: Luisa dudó, pero algo en su interior deseaba más emoción en su rutina diaria.En: Luisa hesitated, but something inside her longed for more excitement in her daily routine.Es: "Está bien", dijo.En: "Alright," she said.Es: Juntos miraron la etiqueta, pero no había información clara.En: Together they looked at the tag, but there was no clear information.Es: Valentina, una mujer de negocios, se movía rápido hacia su próxima puerta de embarque.En: Valentina, a businesswoman, was quickly moving toward her next boarding gate.Es: Había olvidado algo importante: su maletín.En: She had forgotten something important: her briefcase.Es: Siempre dejaba cosas por ahí.En: She always left things around.Es: Pero el tiempo apremiaba, y no se dio cuenta de su error.En: But time was pressing, and she didn't realize her mistake.Es: Ciro y Luisa decidieron trabajar juntos.En: Ciro and Luisa decided to work together.Es: Luisa habló con sus colegas para acceder a la lista de pasajeros, mientras Ciro observaba y anotaba detalles de las personas cercanas.En: Luisa spoke with her colleagues to access the passenger list, while Ciro observed and noted details of the people nearby.Es: El reloj avanzaba, y Ciro sentía la presión de no perder su vuelo.En: The clock was ticking, and Ciro felt the pressure not to miss his flight.Es: Finalmente, mientras investigaban el maletín, Ciro descubrió un compartimento secreto.En: Finally, while investigating the briefcase, Ciro discovered a secret compartment.Es: Dentro, había notas crípticas que parecían de un proyecto importante.En: Inside, there were cryptic notes that seemed to be from an important project.Es: Intuyó que pertenecían a alguien en el negocio.En: He guessed they belonged to someone in business.Es: De repente, vio a Valentina pasar apresurada hacia otro terminal.En: Suddenly, he saw Valentina rushing toward another terminal.Es: "¡Es ella!"En: "It's her!"Es: exclamó Ciro, señalándola.En: exclaimed Ciro, pointing at her.Es: Luisa corrió con él.En: Luisa ran with him.Es: Lograron detener a Valentina justo a tiempo.En: They managed to stop Valentina just in time.Es: "¡Mi maletín!En: "My briefcase!Es: No sabía dónde lo dejé", dijo Valentina, aliviada.En: I didn't know where I left it," said Valentina, relieved.Es: Agradeció a Ciro y Luisa.En: She thanked Ciro and Luisa.Es: "Estas notas son parte de un proyecto secreto de mi empresa."En: "These notes are part of a secret project of my company."Es: Ciro, satisfecho, sintió una nueva valoración por la paciencia y precisión necesarias en los misterios.En: Ciro, satisfied, felt a new appreciation for the patience and precision needed in mysteries.Es: Luisa, por su parte, experimentó una chispa de aventura que tanto deseaba.En: Luisa, for her part, experienced a spark of adventure she so desired.Es: Juntos en el aeropuerto, en medio del ruido y las luces, saborearon un pequeño triunfo.En: Together at the airport, amidst the noise and lights, they savored a small triumph.Es: El maletín misterioso había encontrado a su dueña, y el día, por un momento, fue más que solo caras desconocidas entre puertas de embarque.En: The mysterious briefcase had found its owner, and for a moment, the day was more than just unfamiliar faces among boarding gates. Vocabulary Words:airport: el aeropuertobustle: el bulliciosuitcase: la maletaannouncement: el anuncioloudspeaker: el altavozterminal: el terminaltraveler: el viajeronotebook: el cuadernoriddle: el enigmabriefcase: el maletínsecurity agent: el agente de seguridadcorner: la esquinatag: la etiquetapassenger list: la lista de pasajerosdetail: el detallecryptic: crípticoproject: el proyectobusinesswoman: la mujer de negociossecret: el secretocompartment: el compartimentonote: la notaglass: el cristalwindow: la ventanashadow: la sombracolleague: el colegaroutine: la rutinaclock: el relojterminal: el terminalgate: la puerta de embarqueappreciation: la valoración

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Awakening Creativity: A Spring Tale in Buenos Aires Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-10-26-07-38-20-es Story Transcript:Es: El sol de primavera iluminaba las calles de Buenos Aires, perfumadas con el aroma de las flores de jacarandá.En: The spring sun illuminated the streets of Buenos Aires, perfumed with the scent of jacarandá flowers.Es: El Freelancer's Café era un rincón especial en el barrio de San Telmo.En: The Freelancer's Café was a special corner in the San Telmo neighborhood.Es: Adentro, el sonido de una guitarra llenaba el aire mientras viajeros y artistas locales compartían historias.En: Inside, the sound of a guitar filled the air as travelers and local artists shared stories.Es: Las paredes estaban cubiertas de cuadros coloridos, cada uno contando su propia historia.En: The walls were covered with colorful paintings, each telling its own story.Es: Isabela se sentó en una mesa cerca de la ventana.En: Isabela sat at a table near the window.Es: Ella era curadora de una galería local, siempre en busca de nuevas voces para mostrar al mundo.En: She was a curator of a local gallery, always on the lookout for new voices to show to the world.Es: En frente de ella, llegó Mateo, un joven artista con los ojos llenos de inquietud.En: Across from her, Mateo, a young artist with eyes full of restlessness, arrived.Es: "Hola, Mateo", saludó Isabela con entusiasmo.En: "Hi, Mateo," greeted Isabela enthusiastically.Es: "Estoy emocionada de que consideres la exhibición.En: "I'm excited that you're considering the exhibition.Es: Tus pinturas son únicas".En: Your paintings are unique."Es: Mateo sonrió tímidamente, pero sus manos temblaban un poco.En: Mateo smiled shyly, but his hands were trembling a little.Es: "No sé, Isabela", dijo Mateo, dudando.En: "I don't know, Isabela," said Mateo, hesitating.Es: "Mis cuadros... tal vez no están listos.En: "My paintings... maybe they're not ready.Es: Temo que no sean lo suficientemente buenos".En: I fear they're not good enough."Es: Isabela vio el miedo en sus ojos y sabía que debía encontrar la manera de llegar a su corazón.En: Isabela saw the fear in his eyes and knew she had to find a way to reach his heart.Es: "Mateo", comenzó, "¿te he contado sobre mi primera exposición?En: "Mateo," she began, "have I told you about my first exhibition?Es: Estaba aterrada.En: I was terrified.Es: Pensé que nadie querría ver lo que había seleccionado.En: I thought no one would want to see what I had selected.Es: Pero fue un éxito porque decidí dar el salto.En: But it was a success because I decided to take the leap.Es: A veces, el miedo es parte del viaje".En: Sometimes, fear is part of the journey."Es: Mateo escuchó con atención.En: Mateo listened intently.Es: Le conmovió la sinceridad de Isabela.En: He was moved by Isabela's sincerity.Es: Sin embargo, las dudas permanecían dentro de él.En: However, the doubts remained within him.Es: Mientras ellos hablaban, un músico en la esquina empezó a tocar una melodía para el Día de los Muertos.En: While they talked, a musician in the corner began to play a melody for the Día de los Muertos.Es: La música era suave, pero profunda.En: The music was soft but profound.Es: Celebraba la vida, la muerte, y todo lo que está entre medio.En: It celebrated life, death, and everything in between.Es: En ese momento, Mateo miró a su alrededor.En: In that moment, Mateo looked around.Es: Vio las decoraciones de calaveras y cempasúchil.En: He saw the decorations of skulls and cempasúchil.Es: Sintió la magia del día y algo hizo clic en él.En: He felt the magic of the day, and something clicked within him.Es: "Isabela", dijo, con una nueva luz en sus ojos, "creo que quiero intentar exponer.En: "Isabela," he said, with a new light in his eyes, "I think I want to try exhibiting.Es: Quiero compartir mi mundo, incluso con sus imperfecciones".En: I want to share my world, even with its imperfections."Es: Había tomado la decisión que cambiaría su vida.En: He had made the decision that would change his life.Es: Isabela sonrió, aliviada y emocionada a la vez.En: Isabela smiled, relieved and excited at the same time.Es: "Sabía que ibas a llegar ahí.En: "I knew you would get there.Es: Tu arte merece ser visto".En: Your art deserves to be seen."Es: Mateo se sentía más ligero.En: Mateo felt lighter.Es: Había decidido dar el paso, confiando en sí mismo y en su talento.En: He had decided to take the step, trusting in himself and his talent.Es: Gracias a la honestidad de Isabela y la música que llenaba el espacio, comprendió que el arte es reflejo de uno mismo, a pesar de los miedos.En: Thanks to Isabela's honesty and the music filling the space, he understood that art is a reflection of oneself, despite fears.Es: Aquella primavera, en el corazón del Freelancer's Café, se sembró una nueva oportunidad, y Mateo aprendió que la belleza reside en aceptar tanto la vida como la muerte, el éxito y la imperfección.En: That spring, in the heart of the Freelancer's Café, a new opportunity was sown, and Mateo learned that beauty lies in accepting both life and death, success and imperfection. Vocabulary Words:the spring: la primaverato illuminate: iluminarthe scent: el aromathe corner: el rincónthe neighborhood: el barriothe musician: el músicothe guitar: la guitarrathe walls: las paredesthe curator: la curadorathe gallery: la galeríathe butterflies: las mariposasto tremble: temblarto hesitate: dudarthe fear: el miedoto terrify: aterrarto succeed: tener éxitoto leap: saltarthe journey: el viajeto move (emotionally): conmoverthe melody: la melodíato celebrate: celebrarprofound: profundothe skulls: las calaverasthe marigold: el cempasúchilthe decision: la decisiónto deserve: merecerthe honesty: la honestidadto trust: confiarthe reflection: el reflejoto sow: sembrar

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Secrets of Tikal: Unraveling History Amidst Fading Memories Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-10-22-22-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: La jungla de Tikal se alzaba majestuosa, escondiendo secretos antiguos bajo su manto verde.En: The jungle of Tikal rose majestically, hiding ancient secrets under its green mantle.Es: Las ruinas mayas respiraban historia y misterio mientras la lluvia constante caía sobre ellas.En: The Mayan ruins breathed history and mystery as the constant rain fell upon them.Es: Esteban, profesor de arqueología, caminaba lentamente entre las enormes pirámides.En: Esteban, an archaeology professor, walked slowly among the enormous pyramids.Es: Sus pasos eran firmes, pero su mente era un mar de confusión.En: His steps were firm, but his mind was a sea of confusion.Es: Últimamente, sus recuerdos jugaban al escondite, desapareciendo justo cuando más los necesitaba.En: Lately, his memories played hide and seek, disappearing just when he needed them most.Es: Esteban estaba decidido a descifrar las inscripciones antiguas antes de que su memoria fallara por completo.En: Esteban was determined to decipher the ancient inscriptions before his memory failed completely.Es: El Día de los Muertos se acercaba, y sentía una urgencia especial por conectar con el pasado.En: The Día de los Muertos was approaching, and he felt a special urgency to connect with the past.Es: Lucía, una guía local con un amplio conocimiento del lugar, caminaba a su lado.En: Lucía, a local guide with extensive knowledge of the place, walked by his side.Es: Ella había notado la lucha interna que Esteban libraba con sus recuerdos.En: She had noticed the internal struggle that Esteban was waging with his memories.Es: Su intuición le decía que Esteban necesitaba ayuda, pero esperó pacientemente a que él se lo pidiera.En: Her intuition told her that Esteban needed help, but she waited patiently for him to ask.Es: —Lucía, necesito confiar en ti —dijo Esteban un día, mientras revisaba sus notas bajo la sombra de una ceiba—.En: "Lucía, I need to trust you," said Esteban one day, while reviewing his notes under the shade of a ceiba.Es: Mi memoria está fallando.En: "My memory is failing.Es: Necesito tu ayuda para llevar un registro claro de nuestra investigación.En: I need your help to keep a clear record of our research."Es: Lucía asintió, su mirada firme y comprensiva.En: Lucía nodded, her gaze firm and understanding.Es: —Esteban, no estás solo.En: "Esteban, you are not alone.Es: Trabajaremos juntos.En: We will work together.Es: Yo cuidaré de los detalles.En: I will take care of the details."Es: La temporada de lluvias complicaba las excavaciones.En: The rainy season complicated the excavations.Es: El agua convertía la tierra en un lodazal, ralentizando el trabajo.En: The water turned the ground into a quagmire, slowing down the work.Es: A pesar del clima adverso y sus problemas de memoria, Esteban avanzaba, empujado por la historia que lo rodeaba.En: Despite the adverse weather and his memory problems, Esteban pressed on, driven by the history that surrounded him.Es: Tomaban notas, fotografiaban inscripciones y discutían teorías bajo la suave luz de la mañana.En: They took notes, photographed inscriptions, and discussed theories under the soft morning light.Es: Un día, mientras estudiaban una serie de glifos sobre un antiguo muro, el cielo se rompió en un diluvio inesperado.En: One day, while they studied a series of glyphs on an ancient wall, the sky broke into an unexpected downpour.Es: Corrieron hacia el interior de las ruinas buscando refugio, el sonido de la lluvia resonando en los corredores vacíos.En: They ran inside the ruins seeking shelter, the sound of the rain echoing in the empty corridors.Es: Fue allí, en la penumbra de una sala oculta, donde Lucía encontró un conjunto de inscripciones cruciales.En: It was there, in the dim light of a hidden room, that Lucía found a crucial set of inscriptions.Es: Esteban, excitado por el hallazgo, intentó descifrarlo, pero su mente se apagó, incapaz de captar los detalles.En: Esteban, excited by the discovery, tried to decipher it, but his mind went blank, unable to grasp the details.Es: Desesperado, miró a Lucía.En: Desperate, he looked at Lucía.Es: —No lo recuerdo, Lucía.En: "I don't remember, Lucía.Es: Justo cuando más lo necesito, se me escapa.En: Just when I need it most, it slips away."Es: Lucía sacó sus notas, pacientemente repasando cada línea con él.En: Lucía took out her notes, patiently going over each line with him.Es: —No te preocupes, Esteban.En: "Don't worry, Esteban.Es: Aquí tienes todo lo que hemos descubierto.En: Here you have everything we've discovered.Es: Juntos podemos recordar.En: Together we can remember."Es: Con la ayuda de Lucía, Esteban pudo recuperar la información.En: With Lucía's help, Esteban was able to recover the information.Es: De regreso en el campamento, trabajaron incansablemente para completar la investigación.En: Back at the camp, they worked tirelessly to complete the research.Es: El Día de los Muertos llegó, y un aire ceremonial envolvía el lugar.En: The Día de los Muertos arrived, and a ceremonial air enveloped the place.Es: La comunidad local se reunió para honrar a sus ancestros, recordando sus historias y enseñanzas.En: The local community gathered to honor their ancestors, remembering their stories and teachings.Es: En una pequeña ceremonia, Esteban presentó su investigación.En: In a small ceremony, Esteban presented his research.Es: No eran solo los descubrimientos arqueológicos, sino también su viaje personal hacia la aceptación y la colaboración.En: It was not only the archaeological discoveries but also his personal journey toward acceptance and collaboration.Es: Habló sobre el poder de recordar en comunidad, cómo la memoria es más que una colección de hechos, es la esencia compartida de nuestras experiencias.En: He spoke about the power of remembering in community, how memory is more than a collection of facts; it is the shared essence of our experiences.Es: Al finalizar, Esteban se sentía en paz.En: At the end, Esteban felt at peace.Es: Había aprendido a confiar en Lucía y en las personas a su alrededor.En: He had learned to trust Lucía and the people around him.Es: La memoria, comprendió, no siempre necesitaba estar encerrada en su mente; podía vivirse y conservarse a través de los vínculos que forjamos.En: Memory, he understood, did not always need to be locked in his mind; it could be lived and preserved through the bonds we forge.Es: Al mirar a Lucía, supo que había encontrado una nueva manera de conectarse con el pasado, vivida y respirada, en la compañía de aquellos que le importaban.En: Looking at Lucía, he knew that he had found a new way to connect with the past, lived and breathed, in the company of those who mattered to him. Vocabulary Words:jungle: la junglaruins: las ruinasmantle: el mantoarchaeology: la arqueologíasea: el marconfusion: la confusióninscriptions: las inscripcionesurgency: la urgenciaintuition: la intuiciónshade: la sombraquagmire: el lodazalweather: el climadiscoveries: los descubrimientosmorning light: la luz de la mañanaglyphs: los glifosdownpour: el diluviocorridors: los corredoresroom: la saladetails: los detallesnotes: las notascamp: el campamentocommunity: la comunidadancestors: los ancestrosteaching: las enseñanzasceremony: la ceremoniajourney: el viajeacceptance: la aceptacióncollaboration: la colaboraciónmemory: la memoriabonds: los vínculos

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: How Astrid's Halloween Treats Won Over Her New Neighbors Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-10-19-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Kvelden var stille.En: The evening was quiet.No: Det eneste lyset kom fra gatelyktene og de lysende gresskarene foran husene.En: The only light came from the streetlamps and the glowing pumpkins in front of the houses.No: Astrid sto ved kjøkkenvinduet og så ut.En: Astrid stood by the kitchen window and looked out.No: Denne delen av Oslo var ny for henne.En: This part of Oslo was new to her.No: Hun hadde nylig flyttet hit med familien sin, og nå var det Halloween.En: She had recently moved here with her family, and now it was Halloween.No: En høstfest hun selv var så glad i, men likevel gruet hun seg litt.En: An autumn fest she herself was so fond of, yet she was a bit apprehensive.No: Hun visste at dette var en sjanse til å bli kjent med naboene, men sosial angst gjorde det vanskelig.En: She knew this was a chance to get to know the neighbors, but social anxiety made it difficult.No: Den kalde luften bragte et snev av ro da hun presset seg til å handle.En: The cold air brought a touch of calm as she pushed herself to act.No: "Lars," ropte hun til mannen sin, "jeg skal bake noe godt til barna i nabolaget."En: "Lars," she called to her husband, "I'm going to bake something nice for the kids in the neighborhood."No: Lars nikket og ga henne et oppmuntrende smil.En: Lars nodded and gave her an encouraging smile.No: Astrid bestemte seg for å lage lefser, men med en vri – fylt med kanel og sukker, og formet som små gresskar.En: Astrid decided to make lefser, but with a twist — filled with cinnamon and sugar, and shaped like small pumpkins.No: Hun tenkte, “Norske retter møter Halloween. Det må de like.”En: She thought, “Norwegian dishes meet Halloween. They have to like that.”No: Hun satte i gang, og duften spredde seg i det lune huset.En: She set to work, and the scent spread through the cozy house.No: Senere, da mørket senket seg, trådte Astrid ut på den brosteinsbelagte gaten.En: Later, as darkness descended, Astrid stepped out onto the cobblestone street.No: De små husene var pyntet med skumle, men morsomme dekorasjoner.En: The small houses were decorated with spooky yet fun decorations.No: Halloween varmer alltid gatene opp med latter og barn i kostymer som løp fra dør til dør.En: Halloween always warms the streets with laughter and children in costumes running from door to door.No: Astrid bar en kurv med bakverk.En: Astrid carried a basket of pastries.No: Hun gikk mot en liten gruppe av foreldre som sto ved hjørnet.En: She walked towards a small group of parents standing at the corner.No: Hjertet hamret.En: Her heart pounded.No: De så ut til å kjenne hverandre godt, og det gjør henne nervøs.En: They seemed to know each other well, and it made her nervous.No: Men hun visste hun måtte prøve.En: But she knew she had to try.No: “Hallo,” begynte hun forsiktig.En: “Hello,” she began cautiously.No: "Jeg heter Astrid, og jeg har laget noen norske Halloween-godbiter.”En: "My name is Astrid, and I've made some Norwegian Halloween treats."No: Hun viste fram kurven.En: She showed the basket.No: De andre foreldrene smilte bredt.En: The other parents smiled broadly.No: Ingrid, en av kvinnene i gruppen, tok imot med et nysgjerrig blikk.En: Ingrid, one of the women in the group, accepted with a curious look.No: "Dette ser fantastisk ut," sa hun.En: "This looks amazing," she said.No: “Vi er glad for å ha deg her.”En: “We're glad to have you here.”No: Gruppen begynte å snakke og dele historier om Halloween.En: The group began to talk and share stories about Halloween.No: Astrid lyttet først, og så begynte hun å delta mer.En: Astrid listened first, then she began to participate more.No: Hennes nervøsitet sakte begynte å smelte bort.En: Her nervousness slowly began to melt away.No: Ingrid introduserte henne for de andre, og Astrid kjente en varme spre seg gjennom kroppen.En: Ingrid introduced her to the others, and Astrid felt warmth spreading through her body.No: Hun ble sakte akseptert som en del av gruppen.En: She was slowly accepted as part of the group.No: Slutten av kvelden kom, og Astrid følte seg annerledes enn hun hadde gjort da hun først kom.En: The end of the evening came, and Astrid felt different than she had when she first arrived.No: Hun hadde tatt et skritt mot å finne sin plass i nabolaget.En: She had taken a step toward finding her place in the neighborhood.No: Med nyvunnet tillit vinket hun farvel til sine nye venner.En: With newfound confidence, she waved goodbye to her new friends.No: Vinden var kjølig, men Astrid følte en indre varme.En: The wind was chilly, but Astrid felt an inner warmth.No: Hun hadde endelig funnet sine første forbindelser, og kanskje et hjem i Oslo.En: She had finally found her first connections, and perhaps a home in Oslo.No: Da hun gikk hjemover, med den nå tomme kurven i hånden, visste hun at dette var bare begynnelsen.En: As she walked home, with the now empty basket in hand, she knew this was just the beginning.No: Astrid gledet seg til flere samlinger og flere samtaler.En: Astrid looked forward to more gatherings and more conversations.No: Hun visste at Halloween aldri ville være det samme igjen.En: She knew Halloween would never be the same again.No: Nå hadde det en ny betydning – et bånd til fellesskapet rundt henne.En: Now it had a new meaning — a bond with the community around her. Vocabulary Words:quiet: stilleglowing: lysendeapprehensive: gruetchance: sjanseanxiety: angstcalm: roencouraging: oppmuntrendedecided: bestemtetwist: vrispread: spreddecozy: lunecobblestone: brosteinsbelagtespooky: skumlepounded: hamretcautiously: forsiktigcurious: nysgjerrigmelt: smelteaccepted: akseptertwarmth: varmeconnections: forbindelsergatherings: samlingerbond: båndcommunity: fellesskapneighborhood: nabolagrecently: nyligdescended: senketparticipate: deltaconfident: tillitnervousness: nervøsitetfond: glad

Fluent Fiction - Italian: The Secret Sanctuary: Luca's Autumn Adventure in Firenze Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-10-19-07-38-19-it Story Transcript:It: Nell'aria c'era l'odore di autunno.En: In the air, there was the smell of autumn.It: Le foglie gialle e rosse coprivano i marciapiedi di Firenze.En: The yellow and red leaves covered the sidewalks of Firenze.It: Luca camminava per il quartiere, osservando ogni dettaglio.En: Luca walked through the neighborhood, observing every detail.It: Amava il suo quartiere con le case antiche dai tetti di terracotta e i piccoli giardini nascosti dietro cancelli di ferro.En: He loved his neighborhood with the ancient houses with terracotta roofs and the small gardens hidden behind iron gates.It: Ma qualcosa non andava bene.En: But something was not right.It: Negli ultimi giorni, i gatti del quartiere erano scomparsi.En: In the past few days, the cats of the neighborhood had disappeared.It: C'erano voci che circolavano nel vicinato, ma nessuno sembrava veramente preoccupato, tranne Luca.En: There were rumors circulating in the neighborhood, but no one seemed truly worried, except Luca.It: Lui aveva dodici anni e una grande passione per i misteri.En: He was twelve years old and had a great passion for mysteries.It: Silvia, sua sorella maggiore, lo prendeva in giro.En: Silvia, his older sister, teased him.It: "Sono solo gatti, Luca.En: "They're just cats, Luca.It: Torneranno", diceva scuotendo la testa.En: They'll come back," she said, shaking her head.It: Luca, però, non era convinto.En: Luca, however, was not convinced.It: Una sera autunnale, con il vento che faceva danzare le foglie, decise di indagare da solo.En: One autumn evening, with the wind making the leaves dance, he decided to investigate on his own.It: Cominciò a prendere appunti in un piccolo taccuino, annotando chi aveva visto l'ultimo gatto e dove.En: He began taking notes in a small notebook, noting who had seen the last cat and where.It: Aldo, il vicino anziano, viveva di fianco a loro.En: Aldo, the elderly neighbor, lived next door to them.It: Era un uomo silenzioso e riservato, ma Luca notò che Aldo aveva sempre cibo per gatti fuori dalla sua porta.En: He was a silent and reserved man, but Luca noticed that Aldo always had cat food outside his door.It: Quando Luca gli chiese dei gatti, lui rispose con un sorriso enigmatico e un'alzata di spalle.En: When Luca asked him about the cats, he responded with an enigmatic smile and a shrug.It: Una sera, con Silvia ancora dubbiosa, Luca decise di andare nel giardino di Aldo per cercare indizi.En: One evening, with Silvia still doubtful, Luca decided to go into Aldo's garden to look for clues.It: La luna illuminava il sentiero, e le foglie scricchiolavano sotto i suoi piedi mentre si avvicinava alla casa di Aldo.En: The moon illuminated the path, and the leaves crunched under his feet as he approached Aldo's house.It: Vide una piccola porta nascosta tra le piante rampicanti.En: He saw a small door hidden among the climbing plants.It: La sua curiosità lo portò a spingerla delicatamente.En: His curiosity led him to gently push it open.It: Luca scoprì un passaggio che conduceva a una stanza segreta.En: Luca discovered a passage leading to a secret room.It: Al centro, c'era un grande tappeto e intorno c'erano gatti di tutti i colori, accoccolati tranquillamente.En: In the center, there was a large carpet, and around it, there were cats of all colors, snuggled quietly.It: Aldo stava seduto in mezzo a loro, accarezzandoli con gentilezza.En: Aldo was sitting among them, petting them kindly.It: "Non posso tenerli apertamente," spiegò.En: "I can't keep them openly," he explained.It: "Il mio contratto non me lo permette, ma adoro prendermi cura di loro.En: "My lease doesn't allow it, but I love taking care of them.It: Così vengono qui a trovarmi."En: So they come here to visit me."It: Luca era stupito.En: Luca was amazed.It: "Posso dire agli altri?"En: "Can I tell the others?"It: chiese.En: he asked.It: Aldo fece un cenno di assenso.En: Aldo nodded in agreement.It: Il giorno dopo, Luca parlò con gli adulti del vicinato e si trovò una soluzione.En: The next day, Luca spoke with the adults of the neighborhood and a solution was found.It: Aldo avrebbe potuto continuare a prendersi cura dei gatti, ma ora con il consenso di tutti.En: Aldo could continue to take care of the cats, but now with everyone's consent.It: Ora Luca non solo aveva risolto il mistero, ma aveva anche imparato a fidarsi del suo istinto.En: Now Luca had not only solved the mystery, but he had also learned to trust his instincts.It: Silvia, colpita dalla sua determinazione, gli diede ragione.En: Silvia, impressed by his determination, admitted he was right.It: E Aldo?En: And Aldo?It: Rise piano, felice di avere nuovi amici nel suo piccolo rifugio segreto.En: He laughed softly, happy to have new friends in his little secret refuge.It: Con l'arrivo dell'inverno, i gatti avevano un posto sicuro.En: With the arrival of winter, the cats had a safe place.It: E il quartiere ridivenne un posto sereno, con il calore di una comunità unita.En: And the neighborhood became a serene place again, with the warmth of a united community. Vocabulary Words:smell: l'odoreautumn: l'autunnoneighborhood: il quartieredetail: il dettaglioterracotta: la terracottagardens: i giardinigates: i cancelliiron: il ferrorumors: le vocimysteries: i misterinotebook: il taccuinocats: i gattielderly: anzianocuriosity: la curiositàpath: il sentieroleaves: le foglieclues: gli indizimoon: la lunaclimbing plants: le piante rampicantipassage: il passaggiosecret room: la stanza segretacarpet: il tappetosmile: il sorrisolease: il contrattoinstincts: l'istintodetermination: la determinazionerefuge: il rifugiowinter: l'invernocommunity: la comunitàserene place: un posto sereno

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Jisoo's Autumn: From Athlete to Team Hero Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-10-19-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 서울의 한 주택가.En: A residential area in Seoul.Ko: 가을이 오고, 거리에는 빨간색과 노란색의 나무 잎이 바람에 흔들리고 있다.En: Autumn has arrived, and on the streets, red and yellow tree leaves sway in the wind.Ko: 추석도 지나고, 길가에는 떨어진 잎사귀가 발밑에 사락사락 소리를 낸다.En: With Chuseok having passed, fallen leaves on the roadside make rustling sounds underfoot.Ko: 공기는 서늘하고 깨끗하지 않다.En: The air is cool but not clean.Ko: 지수는 고등학생이다.En: Jisoo is a high school student.Ko: 그녀는 천식을 앓고 있고, 항상 뛰어난 오빠의 그늘에 가려져 있다.En: She suffers from asthma and is always overshadowed by her outstanding older brother.Ko: 이번 가을에는 육상 대회를 준비하고 싶다.En: This autumn, she wants to prepare for the athletics competition.Ko: 하지만 공기가 좋지 않다.En: However, the air quality is poor.Ko: 부모님은 그녀의 건강이 걱정되어 반대하신다.En: Her parents worry about her health and oppose the idea.Ko: 지수는 고민한다.En: Jisoo is conflicted.Ko: "이런 상태로는 대회에 나갈 수 없겠어,"라고 지수는 속으로 생각한다.En: "In this condition, I can't participate in the competition," Jisoo thinks to herself.Ko: 그녀는 결심한다.En: She makes up her mind.Ko: 먼저, 동네 병원에 있는 민호 선생님을 찾아간다.En: First, she visits Minho at the local clinic.Ko: "선생님, 어떻게 해야 천식을 관리할 수 있을까요?" 지수가 물어본다.En: "Doctor, how can I manage my asthma?" Jisoo asks.Ko: 민호 선생님은 지수에게 친절하게 설명한다.En: Dr. Minho explains kindly to Jisoo.Ko: "지수야, 운동 전에 항상 천식 약을 챙겨 먹어야 해.En: "You must always take your asthma medication before exercising, Jisoo.Ko: 그리고 상태가 나빠지면 바로 멈춰야 해." 지수는 고개를 끄덕였다.En: And if your condition worsens, stop immediately." Jisoo nods in understanding.Ko: 다음으로, 지수는 학교 육상부 코치인 은진 선생님을 만난다.En: Next, Jisoo meets with her school track coach, Eunjin.Ko: "선생님, 대회를 준비하고 싶어요. 하지만 천식 때문에 걱정이에요," 지수가 말한다.En: "Coach, I want to prepare for the competition, but I'm worried about my asthma," Jisoo says.Ko: 은진 선생님은 생각에 잠긴다.En: Coach Eunjin thinks for a moment.Ko: "음, 그러면 나랑 같이 훈련 일정을 조절해보자.En: "Hmm, then let's adjust your training schedule together.Ko: 너무 무리하지 않는 선에서 해보자꾸나."En: Let's try not to overdo it."Ko: 지수는 최선을 다했다.En: Jisoo did her best.Ko: 그러나 어느 날, 연습 중 갑작스럽게 증상이 심해졌다.En: However, one day during practice, her symptoms suddenly worsened.Ko: "헉, 헉..." 숨쉬기가 어려웠다.En: "Huff, huff..." She found it difficult to breathe.Ko: 주위 사람들은 부랴부랴 달려와 그녀를 도왔다.En: People around her quickly rushed to help her.Ko: 그날 이후, 지수는 고민 끝에 결심을 했다.En: After that day, Jisoo made a decision after much thought.Ko: "난 나의 건강이 더 중요해.En: "My health is more important.Ko: 하지만 팀을 위해 내가 할 수 있는 방법이 있어."En: But there is a way I can still contribute to the team."Ko: 지수는 팀의 매니저 역할을 맡기로 했다.En: Jisoo decided to take on the role of the team's manager.Ko: 그녀는 스케줄을 관리하고, 팀원들에게 필요한 것들을 챙겨준다.En: She managed schedules and took care of what the team members needed.Ko: 처음에는 조금 아쉬웠지만, 차츰 팀에 큰 도움이 되는 것을 느꼈다.En: At first, she felt a bit disappointed, but gradually she found she was of great help to the team.Ko: 팀의 일원으로서의 기쁨은 또 다른 것이었다.En: The joy of being part of the team was something different.Ko: 지수는 스스로의 한계를 인정하고, 다른 방식으로 팀을 도울 수 있다는 사실에 만족스러웠다.En: Jisoo was satisfied with acknowledging her own limitations and finding a new way to help the team.Ko: 비록 트랙 위에서 달리지 않아도, 그녀는 소중한 팀의 일원이었다.En: Even though she wasn't running on the track, she was an invaluable member of the team.Ko: 그리고 그것이 충분히 가치 있다는 것을 깨달았다.En: And she realized that was valuable enough. Vocabulary Words:residential: 주택가overshadowed: 가려져outstanding: 뛰어난athletics: 육상competition: 대회conflicted: 고민하다participate: 나가다management: 관리kindly: 친절하게adjust: 조절하다schedule: 일정symptoms: 증상worsened: 심해졌다breathe: 숨쉬기invaluable: 소중한limitations: 한계acknowledge: 인정하다contribute: 도울rustling: 사락사락underfoot: 발밑에oppose: 반대하다worsen: 나빠지다nod: 끄덕였다exercising: 운동manager: 매니저manage: 관리하다satisfied: 만족하다gradually: 차츰decision: 결심cool: 서늘한

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: A Festival of Trust: Noam's Marketplace Redemption Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-10-16-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: בשוק התוסס של תל אביב, אנשים מתרוצצים בין הדוכנים המלאים כל טוב.En: In the bustling market of Tel Aviv, people are rushing between stalls full of all kinds of goods.He: ריחות של תבלינים עולים באוויר, וקישוטים צבעוניים לחג סוכות מוסיפים ליופי.En: The scent of spices fills the air, and colorful decorations for the holiday of Sukkot add to the beauty.He: נועם, צעיר ונמרץ עם חלומות גדולים, עומד מאחורי הדוכן שלו ומציע את מרכולתו.En: Noam, a young and energetic person with big dreams, stands behind his stall offering his merchandise.He: שירה, תיירת מסקרנת מחו"ל, מהלכת בין הדוכנים, עיניה נרגשות מהתרבות המקומית.En: Shira, an intriguing tourist from abroad, walks between the stalls, her eyes excited by the local culture.He: היא עוצרת ליד הדוכן של נועם כדי להתרשם מהשפע הצבעוני.En: She stops by Noam's stall to take in the colorful abundance.He: "יוסי," אומר נועם למוכר השכן שלו, "אני חייב להרוויח היום מספיק כדי לקנות מתנות לאחר סוכות.En: "Yossi," Noam says to his neighboring vendor, "I have to earn enough today to buy gifts for after Sukkot.He: המשפחה שלי לא תסלח לי אם לא אצליח.En: My family won't forgive me if I don't succeed."He: "יוסי, מוכר ותיק מעט תאמן בבני אדם, משיב, "אל תדאג, נועם.En: Yossi, a seasoned vendor a bit wary of people, responds, "Don't worry, Noam.He: תהיה סבלני והלקוח יבוא.En: Be patient, and the customer will come."He: "בזמן ששירה ממשיכה להסתובב, היא פתאום מגלה שהיא לא מוצאת את הארנק שלה.En: As Shira continues to browse, she suddenly realizes she can't find her wallet.He: פניה מתמלאות בחרדה, והיא מביטה בכל עבר.En: Her face fills with anxiety, and she looks around in all directions.He: "גנבו לי את הארנק," היא צועקת.En: "Someone stole my wallet," she shouts.He: הקהל מתחיל להתקהל, ועיניה של שירה נחות על נועם.En: The crowd begins to gather, and Shira's eyes rest on Noam.He: "זה הוא!En: "It's him!He: הוא בטח לקח אותו!En: He must have taken it!"He: " היא מצביעה עליו.En: she points at him.He: נועם נדהם מהמקרה, חושש לשמו הטוב.En: Noam is astounded by the accusation, fearing for his good name.He: מאבק מתחולל בתוכו - האם להתעמת עם שירה או להבליג?En: He struggles internally—should he confront Shira or bide his time?He: לבסוף מרים נועם את ראשו ומחליט להתמודד.En: Finally, Noam lifts his head and decides to tackle the situation.He: "שירה, בבקשה תבדקי שוב בתיק שלך," הוא מבקש.En: "Shira, please check your bag again," he requests.He: כשההתרגשות גואה סביבם, שירה מסתכלת שוב בתיקה ומגלה את הארנק בתחתי.En: As excitement swells around them, Shira looks in her bag once more and discovers the wallet at the bottom.He: עיניה מתמלאות חרטה.En: Her eyes fill with remorse.He: "סליחה, נועם.En: "Sorry, Noam.He: טעיתי.En: I was mistaken.He: תודה על הסבלנות שלך.En: Thank you for your patience."He: "ההמון מתפזר באיטיות.En: The crowd slowly disperses.He: נועם נשאר רגוע, ויוסי מביט בו בהערכה.En: Noam remains calm, and Yossi looks at him with admiration.He: "נועם," הוא אומר, "הוכחת לי שיש הגונים בשוק הזה.En: "Noam," he says, "you've proven to me there are honest people in this market."He: "לאחר מכן, האנשים שהתקבצו מתחילים לקנות מנועם, מתוך תחושת אמפתיה ואמון.En: Afterward, the gathered people begin to buy from Noam, out of a sense of empathy and trust.He: נועם לומד לעמוד על שלו, ויוסי מגלה מחדש אמונה בטוב ליבם של אנשים.En: Noam learns to stand his ground, and Yossi rediscovers faith in the goodness of people.He: השוק ממשיך להדהד בקולות סוחרים וקונים, כשנועם מחייך סוף סוף בהקלה.En: The market continues to echo with the sounds of vendors and buyers, as Noam finally smiles in relief. Vocabulary Words:bustling: תוססstalls: דוכניםmerchandise: מרכולתintriguing: מסקרנתabundance: שפעneighboring: השכןseasoned: ותיקwary: תאמןanxiety: חרדהastounded: נדהםaccusation: המקרהremorse: חרטהadmiration: הערכהempathy: אמפתיהtrust: אמוןecho: להדהדrelief: הקלהspices: תבליניםdecorations: קישוטיםforgive: לסלחpatience: סבלנותcustomer: לקוחconfront: להתעמתbide: להבליגsituation: להתמודדdisperses: מתפזרenthusiasm: התרגשותbottom: בתחתיmistaken: טעיתיproven: הוכחתBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

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

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Missing in Barcelona: A Sibling's Quest for the Truth Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-10-16-22-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: Una brisa fresca de otoño acariciaba las hojas amarillas que se colaban a través de la puerta de la Comisaría de Policía de Barcelona.En: A fresh autumn breeze caressed the yellow leaves that slipped through the door of the Comisaría de Policía de Barcelona.Es: Dentro, el sonido de teléfonos sonando y el murmullo incesante de voces llenaban el aire.En: Inside, the sound of ringing phones and the incessant murmur of voices filled the air.Es: Diego estaba nervioso, pero decidido.En: Diego was nervous but determined.Es: Su hermana Lucía había desaparecido.En: His sister Lucía had disappeared.Es: Algo no se sentía bien.En: Something felt off.Es: Diego entró y se dirigió al mostrador principal.En: Diego entered and headed to the main counter.Es: "Necesito hablar con un detective, por favor", dijo con firmeza.En: "I need to speak with a detective, please," he said firmly.Es: La recepcionista lo miró con ojos cansados y le indicó que esperara.En: The receptionist looked at him with tired eyes and indicated that he should wait.Es: Después de unos minutos eternos, un hombre alto, de aspecto escéptico, se acercó.En: After a few endless minutes, a tall man with a skeptical appearance approached.Es: Era el detective Raúl.En: It was Detective Raúl.Es: "¿En qué puedo ayudarte?" preguntó Raúl, con una expresión que reflejaba años de tratar con falsas alarmas.En: "How can I help you?" asked Raúl, with an expression that reflected years of dealing with false alarms.Es: Diego respiró profundamente.En: Diego took a deep breath.Es: "Mi hermana Lucía está desaparecida.En: "My sister Lucía is missing.Es: No ha contestado mis llamadas ni mensajes.En: She hasn't answered my calls or messages.Es: No es normal en ella".En: It's not normal for her."Es: Raúl levantó una ceja, un gesto que ya era muy suyo.En: Raúl raised an eyebrow, a gesture that was already very typical of him.Es: "¿Cuándo fue la última vez que hablaste con ella?" preguntó, su voz llena de dudas.En: "When was the last time you spoke with her?" he asked, his voice full of doubts.Es: Diego sintió una oleada de frustración pero se mantuvo firme.En: Diego felt a wave of frustration but remained firm.Es: “Hace dos días.En: “Two days ago.Es: Siempre nos hablamos todos los días.En: We talk every day.Es: Estoy seguro de que algo está mal”.En: I'm sure something is wrong.”Es: Para convencer a Raúl, Diego decidió hacer un esfuerzo más personal.En: To convince Raúl, Diego decided to make a more personal effort.Es: Comenzó a contarle pequeñas historias sobre su hermana: cómo ella siempre cuidaba de los demás, cómo soñaba con abrir su propia librería, y cómo recientemente le había mandado un mensaje raro que decía simplemente: "Lo siento".En: He began to tell him little stories about his sister: how she always cared for others, how she dreamed of opening her own bookstore, and how she had recently sent him a strange message that simply said: "I'm sorry."Es: Raúl escuchaba, su expresión empezando a cambiar.En: Raúl listened, his expression beginning to change.Es: Diego, pescando en su bolsillo, encontró su teléfono y mostró a Raúl el mensaje.En: Diego, fishing in his pocket, found his phone and showed the message to Raúl.Es: “Este mensaje no tiene sentido.En: “This message doesn't make sense.Es: Lucía nunca dice estas cosas”, explicó Diego, su voz ahora quebrada por la emoción.En: Lucía never says things like this,” Diego explained, his voice now breaking with emotion.Es: Raúl miró el mensaje y algo en él pareció quebrarse.En: Raúl looked at the message, and something in him seemed to crack.Es: Después de un silencio tenso, Raúl asintió lentamente.En: After a tense silence, Raúl nodded slowly.Es: "Voy a asignar a algunos oficiales para investigar", dijo, su tono ahora mucho más comprensivo.En: "I'm going to assign some officers to investigate," he said, his tone now much more empathetic.Es: “Averiguaremos dónde está Lucía”.En: “We'll find out where Lucía is.”Es: Diego soltó un suspiro de alivio, una mezcla de emociones en su rostro mientras agradecía al detective.En: Diego let out a sigh of relief, a mix of emotions on his face as he thanked the detective.Es: Al salir de la estación, Diego sintió que una carga se aligeraba de sus hombros.En: As he left the station, Diego felt a weight lift from his shoulders.Es: Había aprendido que mostrar vulnerabilidad no era malo, y que pedir ayuda a veces era necesario.En: He had learned that showing vulnerability wasn't bad, and that asking for help was sometimes necessary.Es: Mientras tanto, Raúl, de pie junto a su escritorio, pensaba en cómo el caso de Lucía podría enseñarle a escuchar más con el corazón en el futuro.En: Meanwhile, Raúl, standing by his desk, thought about how Lucía's case might teach him to listen more with his heart in the future.Es: Las hojas seguían entrando por la puerta, pero ahora el frío ya no parecía tan cruel.En: The leaves continued to enter through the door, but now the cold no longer seemed so cruel.Es: Había esperanza, y con esperanza también vendría la solución.En: There was hope, and with hope would also come the solution. Vocabulary Words:the breeze: la brisato caress: acariciaryellow: amarillasto slip through: colarsethe ringing: el sonidothe murmur: el murmulloto be determined: estar decididothe receptionist: la recepcionistaskeptical: escépticothe detective: el detectiveto reflect: reflejarthe false alarm: la falsa alarmato doubt: dudarthe wave: la oleadato remain: mantenerseto convince: convencerthe effort: el esfuerzothe bookstore: la libreríastrange: raroto crack: quebrarsetense: tensoto assign: asignarthe officer: el oficialempathy: empatíarelief: alivioto lighten: aligerarsethe vulnerability: la vulnerabilidadto teach: enseñarto hope: esperanzathe solution: la solución

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Lost in Gamla Stan: A Heartfelt Exploration of Heritage Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-10-12-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: De mjuka tonerna av höstbladen svepte runt Astrid när hon vandrade genom Gamla Stan i Stockholm.En: The soft tones of the autumn leaves swirled around Astrid as she wandered through Gamla Stan in Stockholm.Sv: De smala, kullerstensbelagda gatorna slingrade sig mellan medeltida byggnader, och det kändes som om varje steg ledde henne längre bort från hennes mål.En: The narrow, cobblestone streets wound between medieval buildings, and it felt as if every step led her further away from her goal.Sv: Astrid, en ung kvinna med önskan att ansluta sig till sitt svenska ursprung, hade kommit hit för att hitta ett kafé som hennes mormor brukade besöka.En: Astrid, a young woman eager to connect with her Swedish heritage, had come here to find a café her grandmother used to visit.Sv: Hon kände sig lite ensam i staden, där varje hörn påminde henne om det förflutna hon aldrig fått uppleva.En: She felt a little lonely in the city, where every corner reminded her of a past she had never experienced.Sv: Kylan bet lätt i kinderna när hon snurrade runt i labyrinten av gränder.En: The cold nipped gently at her cheeks as she spun around in the labyrinth of alleyways.Sv: Vilse, vilsen, började frustration gro inom henne.En: Lost and feeling lost, frustration began to grow within her.Sv: Plötsligt fångade ett skyltfönster hennes blick.En: Suddenly, a shop window caught her eye.Sv: Hon såg sig själv speglas i glaset till en liten bokhandel.En: She saw herself reflected in the glass of a small bookstore.Sv: "Kanske kan någon där hjälpa mig," tänkte Astrid, och steg in.En: "Maybe someone there can help me," Astrid thought and stepped inside.Sv: Inuti doftade det av gamla böcker och kaffe.En: Inside, it smelled of old books and coffee.Sv: En vänlig röst hälsade henne välkommen.En: A friendly voice greeted her.Sv: "Hej!En: "Hello!Sv: Behöver du hjälp med något?"En: Do you need help with something?"Sv: sa Eva, en kvinna med vänliga ögon.En: said Eva, a woman with kind eyes.Sv: Astrid tog ett djupt andetag och förklarade sin situation.En: Astrid took a deep breath and explained her situation.Sv: "Jag letar efter ett gammalt kafé.En: "I'm looking for an old café.Sv: Min mormor brukade gå dit, men jag har tappat bort mig," sa hon lite förläget.En: My grandmother used to go there, but I've gotten lost," she said, feeling a bit embarrassed.Sv: Eva log och nickade förstående.En: Eva smiled and nodded understandingly.Sv: "Jag tror jag vet vilket du menar!En: "I think I know which one you mean!Sv: Det är en bit längre bort, men jag kan visa vägen."En: It's a bit further away, but I can show you the way."Sv: Tillsammans gick de genom de slingrande gatorna.En: Together, they walked through the winding streets.Sv: Eva berättade historier om området, och Astrid började känna en värme i hjärtat.En: Eva told stories about the area, and Astrid began to feel a warmth in her heart.Sv: Även om förändringar sker, finns det alltid något beständigt.En: Even though changes happen, there is always something constant.Sv: När de kom fram, såg Astrid att kaféet hade förvandlats — nu var det modernt, men med en charm som genljöd av det förflutna.En: When they arrived, Astrid saw that the café had transformed—it was now modern, but with a charm that resonated with the past.Sv: Astrid kände först en tomhet, men sedan ett lugn.En: Astrid initially felt an emptiness, but then a calmness.Sv: Kanske hade platsen förändrats, men det viktiga var betydelsen den hade i hennes hjärta.En: Perhaps the place had changed, but what mattered was the meaning it held in her heart.Sv: Hon beställde kaffe och tackade Eva varmt för hjälpen.En: She ordered coffee and warmly thanked Eva for her help.Sv: De pratade länge vid ett bord nära fönstret, delande historier om sina liv.En: They talked for a long time at a table near the window, sharing stories about their lives.Sv: När skymningen föll, gick Astrid tillbaka genom Gamla Stan.En: As dusk fell, Astrid walked back through Gamla Stan.Sv: Hon kände sig inte längre vilse, varken i staden eller i hennes sökande efter arv.En: She no longer felt lost, neither in the city nor in her search for heritage.Sv: Gamla och nya minnen flätades samman i henne, som de färgglada löven i vinden.En: Old and new memories intertwined within her, like the colorful leaves in the wind.Sv: Astrid insåg att även om platser förändras, är det människorna och upplevelserna som ger dem liv.En: Astrid realized that even though places change, it is the people and experiences that give them life.Sv: Med nya vänskaper och ett lugn i hjärtat, vandrade hon hemåt, nöjd med både nutiden och det förflutna.En: With new friendships and a calm heart, she walked home, content with both the present and the past. Vocabulary Words:soft: mjukatones: tonernawandered: vandradenarrow: smalacobblestone: kullerstensbelagdawound: slingrademedieval: medeltidaconnect: anslutaheritage: ursprunglonely: ensamnipped: betlabyrinth: labyrintenalleyways: gränderfrustration: frustrationcaught: fångadereflected: speglasembarrassed: förlägetfurther: längrewinding: slingrandewarmth: värmecomforting: tröstandetransformed: förvandlatsresonated: genljödemptiness: tomhetcalmness: lugnintertwined: flätadeschange: förändrascontent: nöjdpresent: nutidenconstant: beständigt

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Rediscovering Bonds in the Autumn of Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-10-08-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Høstvinden hvisket gjennom de eldgamle trærne, mens skogen kledde seg i gyldne toner.En: The autumn wind whispered through the ancient trees, as the forest dressed itself in golden tones.No: Sigrid, Erik og Kari sto ved begynnelsen av stien som førte inn til de mystiske ruinene.En: Sigrid, Erik, and Kari stood at the beginning of the path leading to the mysterious ruins.No: De hadde planlagt denne turen lenge.En: They had planned this trip for a long time.No: For Sigrid var det mer enn bare en utforskning – det var en sjanse til å føle nærhet til vennene sine igjen.En: For Sigrid, it was more than just an exploration—it was a chance to feel close to her friends again.No: "Se, hvor vakre fargene er," sa Erik, løftet kameraet sitt og knipset de første bildene.En: "Look at how beautiful the colors are," said Erik, lifting his camera and snapping the first pictures.No: Hans fingre famlet en stund, som om han ikke helt visste hva han ville fange.En: His fingers fumbled for a while, as if he didn't quite know what he wanted to capture.No: Sigrid kastet et blikk mot ham og smilte svakt.En: Sigrid glanced at him and smiled faintly.No: Hun ønsket at denne turen kunne bryte veggen av usikkerhet mellom dem.En: She hoped this trip could break the wall of uncertainty between them.No: Kari, med et gammelt kart i hånden, gikk foran.En: Kari, with an old map in hand, walked ahead.No: Hennes entusiasme for historien kunne nesten kjennes i luften.En: Her enthusiasm for history could almost be felt in the air.No: "Disse ruinene," begynte hun med beundring i stemmen, "de har så mange hemmeligheter."En: "These ruins," she began with admiration in her voice, "they have so many secrets."No: Men høsten kunne være uberegnelig.En: But autumn could be unpredictable.No: Skyene samlet seg over hodene deres, og snart begynte regndråpene å falle.En: Clouds gathered above their heads, and soon raindrops began to fall.No: Stien ble glatt, og de mossteinede steinene virket plutselig farlige.En: The path became slippery, and the moss-covered stones suddenly seemed dangerous.No: "Vi må være forsiktige," advarte Sigrid, mens de fortsatte å bevege seg forsiktig fremover.En: "We need to be careful," warned Sigrid, as they continued to move cautiously forward.No: Midt i de gamle buene og halvt forfalne strukturer kom det frem gamle følelser.En: Amid the old arches and half-ruined structures, old feelings emerged.No: Kari stoppet opp, blikket hennes vendt mot avgrunnen.En: Kari stopped, her gaze turned toward the abyss.No: "Jeg er så sliten," tilsto hun.En: "I'm so tired," she admitted.No: "Å balansere lidenskapen min og far hjemme... det er vanskelig."En: "Balancing my passion and taking care of dad at home... it's hard."No: Sigrid så på henne, bekymringen kjentes i brystet hennes.En: Sigrid looked at her, feeling concern in her chest.No: "Guttene mine, jeg sliter med kreativitet," innrømmet Erik.En: "My guys, I'm struggling with creativity," Erik admitted.No: "Ingen av bildene mine ser riktig ut."En: "None of my pictures seem right."No: Luften var tykk av uro da en plutselig kald vind blåste gjennom ruinene, som om den ba dem om å snakke ut.En: The air was thick with anxiety when a sudden cold wind blew through the ruins, as if urging them to speak out.No: Sigrid tok et dypt pust.En: Sigrid took a deep breath.No: "Vi trenger hverandre," sa hun bestemt.En: "We need each other," she said firmly.No: "Vi kan ikke være på denne stien alene, og vi kan heller ikke ignorere hva vi føler."En: "We can't be on this path alone, and we cannot ignore what we feel."No: Hun møtte blikkene deres, en hver med sine egne usikkerheter.En: She met their gazes, each harboring their own insecurities.No: Da de nådde en smal kløft over steinete terreng, skjønte de at kartet ikke stemte.En: As they reached a narrow gorge over rocky terrain, they realized the map was inaccurate.No: Tiden var inne for å ta avgjørelser.En: The time had come to make decisions.No: "La oss lete etter en sikrere vei," sa Sigrid med fast stemme, og ledet dem til en sidevei som holdt dem unna faren nedenfor.En: "Let's find a safer path," Sigrid said with a determined voice, leading them to a side path that kept them away from the danger below.No: Sene ettermiddagsskygger truet dem med mørke, men sammen fant de veien ut av ruinene, hånden i hånden, med latter og lettelse.En: Late afternoon shadows threatened them with darkness, but together they found their way out of the ruins, hand in hand, with laughter and relief.No: I det de satte kursen tilbake gjennom den fargerike skogen, visste Sigrid at de hadde vunnet noe dyrebart.En: As they headed back through the colorful forest, Sigrid knew they had gained something precious.No: Ikke bare hadde de funnet veien ut av de eldgamle ruinene, men de hadde også funnet tilbake til hverandre.En: Not only had they found their way out of the ancient ruins, but they had also found their way back to each other.No: Sterkere sammen, med åpen kommunikasjon som båndet som holdt dem sammen, sto vennskapet deres nå som en pålitelig ruin – solid og bestandig mot tidens tann.En: Stronger together, with open communication as the bond that held them, their friendship now stood like a reliable ruin—solid and resistant to the ravages of time. Vocabulary Words:whispered: hvisketancient: eldgamleruins: ruineneexploration: utforskningfumbled: famletglanced: kastet et blikkuncertainty: usikkerhetenthusiasm: entusiasmeadmiration: beundringunpredictable: uberegnetslippery: glattcautiously: forsiktigstructures: strukturerconcern: bekymringstruggling: sliteranxiety: urogorge: kløftterrain: terrengdetermined: fastshadows: skyggerrelief: lettelseprecious: dyrbartresistant: bestandigravages: tidens tannstones: steinenedanger: farenarrow: smalcaptured: fangetbalancing: balanserecommunication: kommunikasjon

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Alchemy of Autumn: A Journey in Granada's Historic Heart Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-10-08-07-38-19-es Story Transcript:Es: El aire de otoño era fresco en Granada, y las hojas caían lentamente como si fueran de oro.En: The autumn air in Granada was crisp, and the leaves fell slowly as if they were made of gold.Es: La Alhambra brillaba bajo el sol, con su arquitectura morisca intrincada y sus jardines verdes que susurraban historias del pasado.En: The Alhambra shined under the sun, with its intricate Moorish architecture and its green gardens that whispered stories from the past.Es: Este era el paisaje que recibía a Mateo, un joven historiador en busca de inspiración para su tesis, y que, por esas casualidades del destino, también había atraído a Ines, una viajera apasionada por descubrir sus raíces culturales.En: This was the landscape that greeted Mateo, a young historian in search of inspiration for his thesis, and which, by those whims of fate, also attracted Ines, a traveler passionate about discovering her cultural roots.Es: Mateo había llegado temprano.En: Mateo had arrived early.Es: Le fascinaban los relatos sobre la Alhambra, un lugar tan lleno de historia que prometía secretos escondidos listos para ser revelados.En: He was fascinated by the tales of the Alhambra, a place so full of history that promised hidden secrets ready to be revealed.Es: Sin embargo, mientras sus ojos se admiraban en las paredes grabadas, su mente seguía bloqueada.En: However, while his eyes admired the engraved walls, his mind remained blocked.Es: Carlos, el guía turístico, era un personaje alegre y astuto.En: Carlos, the tour guide, was a cheerful and cunning character.Es: Su voz resonaba en el patio con entusiasmo mientras explicaba historias que parecían cobrar vida.En: His voice resonated in the courtyard with enthusiasm as he explained stories that seemed to come to life.Es: "Esta fortaleza ha visto imperios desaparecer," dijo, capturando la atención de todos, incluidos Mateo e Ines.En: "This fortress has seen empires disappear," he said, capturing the attention of everyone, including Mateo and Ines.Es: Ines, que escuchaba con atención, no pudo evitar hacer preguntas profundas.En: Ines, who listened attentively, couldn't help but ask deep questions.Es: Su interés por el lugar iba más allá de la mera curiosidad; era un deseo de conectar con algo profundamente personal.En: Her interest in the place went beyond mere curiosity; it was a desire to connect with something deeply personal.Es: Mateo, al escucharla, sintió un impulso.En: Mateo, hearing her, felt a sudden impulse.Es: Decidió que debía hablarle.En: He decided he should talk to her.Es: Tal vez, pensó, sus inquietudes podrían ayudarle a encontrar el camino que buscaba.En: Perhaps, he thought, her insights could help him find the path he was looking for.Es: Al final del tour, Mateo se acercó a Ines.En: At the end of the tour, Mateo approached Ines.Es: "Tienes un punto de vista muy interesante," dijo, con una mezcla de nervios y admiración.En: "You have a very interesting point of view," he said, with a mix of nerves and admiration.Es: Ines, acostumbrada a viajar sola, se sintió inmediatamente comprendida.En: Ines, accustomed to traveling alone, immediately felt understood.Es: Decidió confiar en él y compartir su conexión personal con la Alhambra.En: She decided to trust him and share her personal connection with the Alhambra.Es: "Mis abuelos eran de aquí," confesó, mientras sus ojos brillaban con emoción.En: "My grandparents were from here," she confessed, her eyes shining with emotion.Es: Juntos continuaron explorando, dejándose llevar por los recovecos del pasado.En: Together they continued exploring, letting themselves be carried away by the nooks of the past.Es: Carlos los vio como si fuera un director de orquesta que ha logrado una melodía perfecta.En: Carlos watched them as if he were an orchestra conductor who had achieved a perfect melody.Es: "Ahí," les señaló, "pueden encontrar una parte no tan conocida de la Alhambra."En: "There," he pointed out to them, "you can find a lesser-known part of the Alhambra."Es: Guiados por la intriga, Mateo e Ines descubrieron un patio oculto.En: Driven by intrigue, Mateo and Ines discovered a hidden courtyard.Es: Las paredes estaban cubiertas de inscripciones olvidadas por el tiempo.En: The walls were covered with inscriptions forgotten by time.Es: Mientras observaban, algo pequeño brilló entre las piedras: un antiguo amuleto morisco.En: As they observed, something small glimmered among the stones: an ancient Moorish amulet.Es: Era un hallazgo raro y valioso.En: It was a rare and valuable find.Es: El descubrimiento desató una profunda conversación entre ellos.En: The discovery sparked a deep conversation between them.Es: Hablaron sobre la identidad, sobre cómo las huellas del pasado persisten en el tiempo presente.En: They talked about identity, about how the traces of the past persist in the present time.Es: El amuleto no solo era una pieza de historia; se convirtió en un símbolo de la conexión entre ambos.En: The amulet was not only a piece of history; it became a symbol of the connection between them.Es: Con renovada inspiración, Mateo encontró la perspectiva única que tanto buscaba para su tesis.En: With renewed inspiration, Mateo found the unique perspective he had been seeking for his thesis.Es: Ines, al encontrar una conexión tangible con sus ancestros, sintió que finalmente pertenecía a algún lugar.En: Ines, finding a tangible connection with her ancestors, felt that she finally belonged somewhere.Es: Decidieron embarcarse juntos en esta aventura académica y personal.En: They decided to embark together on this academic and personal adventure.Es: La Alhambra, con su silencio histórico, fue testigo del inicio de su viaje compartido.En: The Alhambra, with its historic silence, witnessed the beginning of their shared journey.Es: Para Mateo, era el comienzo de una investigación llena de vida; para Ines, era el descubrimiento de su hogar y de un compañero de vida.En: For Mateo, it was the start of a research full of life; for Ines, it was the discovery of her home and a life companion.Es: Entre las hojas doradas y los susurros del pasado, la historia de Mateo e Ines floreció, tan hermosa y llena de promesas como el lugar donde empezó.En: Amid the golden leaves and the whispers of the past, the story of Mateo and Ines blossomed, as beautiful and full of promises as the place where it began.Es: Así, bajo el abrazo acogedor del otoño en la Alhambra, dieron los primeros pasos de su nueva travesía.En: Thus, under the warm embrace of autumn in the Alhambra, they took the first steps of their new journey. Vocabulary Words:the autumn: el otoñocrisp: frescointricate: intrincadathe landscape: el paisajethe whim: el caprichothe thesis: la tesisthe secret: el secretoto reveal: revelarengraved: grabadasblocked: bloqueadathe guide: el guíathe courtyard: el patiothe empire: el imperioto capture: capturarthe insight: la perspicaciathe nooks: los recovecosthe conductor: el directorthe melody: la melodíalesser-known: menos conocidathe courtyard: el patiothe inscription: la inscripciónthe amulet: el amuletothe find: el hallazgoto persist: persistirthe trace: la huellathe silence: el silenciothe embrace: el abrazoto blossom: florecerthe journey: la travesíathe whisper: el susurro

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Priceless Memories: A Heartfelt Autumn Gift Quest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-10-03-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: De trånga gränderna i Gamla Stan var fulla med liv.En: The narrow alleys in Gamla Stan were full of life.Sv: Färggranna byggnader sträckte sig mot himlen och lövens doft låg tung i den krispiga höstluften.En: Colorful buildings stretched towards the sky, and the scent of leaves hung heavily in the crisp autumn air.Sv: Sven gick långsamt längs kullerstensgatorna.En: Sven walked slowly along the cobblestone streets.Sv: Han var fast besluten att hitta ett perfekt födelsedagspresent till sin syster.En: He was determined to find the perfect birthday present for his sister.Sv: Sven var en man i trettioårsåldern.En: Sven was a man in his thirties.Sv: Han var tänkfull men ofta osäker.En: He was thoughtful but often unsure.Sv: Idag kändes hans vanliga beslutsamhet som en kamp när han gick in i en liten hantverksbutik.En: Today, his usual determination felt like a struggle as he entered a small crafts shop.Sv: Skyltfönstren lockade med sitt varma sken, och inne i butiken möttes han av hyllor fulla med handgjorda skatter.En: The shop windows beckoned with their warm glow, and inside the store, he was greeted by shelves full of handmade treasures.Sv: Bakom disken stod Elin.En: Behind the counter stood Elin.Sv: Hon var en kvinna i slutet av fyrtioårsåldern med ett vänligt leende.En: She was a woman in her late forties with a friendly smile.Sv: Hennes ögon glittrade av insikt och visdom.En: Her eyes sparkled with insight and wisdom.Sv: "Välkommen," sa hon med en mjuk röst när Sven steg in.En: "Welcome," she said with a soft voice as Sven stepped in.Sv: Sven nickade artigt.En: Sven nodded politely.Sv: "Jag letar efter en speciell present till min syster," sa han och lät handen glida över en samling av vackra smycken.En: "I'm looking for a special present for my sister," he said, letting his hand glide over a collection of beautiful jewelry.Sv: Elin log förstående.En: Elin smiled understandingly.Sv: "Låt mig hjälpa dig.En: "Let me help you.Sv: Här, se på detta," sa hon och visade en rad handgjorda föremål.En: Here, take a look at this," she said, showing a row of handmade items.Sv: Varje sak hade en historia, förklarade Elin.En: Each item had a story, Elin explained.Sv: En smidd silverring, en keramikmugg dekorerad med höstlöv, och ett litet målat porträtt.En: A forged silver ring, a ceramic mug decorated with autumn leaves, and a small painted portrait.Sv: Men Sven kände sig fortfarande osäker.En: But Sven still felt unsure.Sv: Lika praktiska och vackra föremålen var, så saknade de den känsla han sökte.En: As practical and beautiful as the items were, they lacked the sentiment he was searching for.Sv: "Min syster gillar saker med mening," erkände han till slut.En: "My sister likes things with meaning," he finally admitted.Sv: Elin nickade som om hon förstod precis vad han menade.En: Elin nodded as if she understood exactly what he meant.Sv: Hon pekade på en liten målning hängdes uppe på väggen.En: She pointed to a small painting hanging on the wall.Sv: Det var en avbildning av en gammal brygga, med en stilla sjö mot en skiftande himmel.En: It was a depiction of an old dock, with a calm lake against a shifting sky.Sv: Det var något med bilden som fångade Svens hjärta.En: There was something about the picture that captured Sven's heart.Sv: Han mindes deras barndoms somrar vid en liknande sjö.En: He remembered their childhood summers by a similar lake.Sv: Plötsligt var han tillbaka bland deras lek och skratt vid vattnets kant.En: Suddenly, he was back among their play and laughter at the water's edge.Sv: "Den påminner mig om vår barndom," sa Sven tyst, rörd av minnena.En: "It reminds me of our childhood," Sven said quietly, moved by the memories.Sv: "Men den verkar dyr för min budget."En: "But it seems expensive for my budget."Sv: Elin log igen, denna gång med en djup förståelse.En: Elin smiled again, this time with deep understanding.Sv: "Några saker är ovärderliga.En: "Some things are priceless.Sv: Men jag tror den här hör hemma hos dig.En: But I believe this belongs with you.Sv: Hur mycket är du beredd att betala?"En: How much are you willing to pay?"Sv: Efter en lång paus där han balanserade betydelse och pris, valde Sven hjärtat framför börsen.En: After a long pause where he balanced meaning and price, Sven chose heart over wallet.Sv: Elin, rörd av hans uppriktighet, gav honom en generös rabatt.En: Elin, touched by his sincerity, gave him a generous discount.Sv: "Det är ett bra val," sa hon när hon slog in tavlan omsorgsfullt.En: "It's a good choice," she said as she carefully wrapped the painting.Sv: Sven kände sig lättad och glad.En: Sven felt relieved and happy.Sv: För första gången på länge valde han med hjärtat, och det kändes bra.En: For the first time in a long while, he chose with his heart, and it felt good.Sv: När han gick ut i höstluften igen, med presenten i en liten påse, insåg Sven att han hade lärt sig något viktigt idag: ibland behöver man bara lita på sina egna känslor.En: As he stepped out into the autumn air again, with the present in a small bag, Sven realized he had learned something important today: sometimes, you just need to trust your own feelings. Vocabulary Words:narrow: trångaalleys: grändernacobblestone: kullerstensgatornadetermined: fast beslutenpresent: födelsedagspresentthirties: trettioårsåldernthoughtful: tänkfullunsure: osäkerbeckoned: lockadeglow: skeninsight: insiktbeckoned: lockadehandmade: handgjordatreasures: skatterforged: smiddceramic: keramikportrait: porträttdepiction: avbildningdock: bryggashifting: skiftandebudget: budgetpriceless: ovärderligagenerous: generösdiscount: rabattwrapped: slog inrelieved: lättadtrust: litafeelings: känslor

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Autumn Magic: A Date to Remember in Trastevere Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-10-01-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Nel cuore di Trastevere, in un angolo nascosto e accogliente, si trovava un caffè noto per l'aroma inebriante del caffè appena tostato e i profumi dolci di cornetti caldi appena sfornati.En: In the heart of Trastevere, in a hidden and cozy corner, there was a café known for the intoxicating aroma of freshly roasted coffee and the sweet scents of warm croissants just out of the oven.It: Le foglie autunnali cadevano pigre lungo i vicoli stretti, tingendo le strade di rosso e oro.En: The autumn leaves lazily fell along the narrow alleys, painting the streets red and gold.It: Giulia sistemava nervosamente i capelli, cercando di distrarre il cuore che batteva a ritmo serrato nel petto.En: Giulia nervously fixed her hair, trying to distract her heart that was beating rapidly in her chest.It: Era il suo primo appuntamento con Marco e l'agitazione mescolata alla speranza rendevano tutto più vivido.En: It was her first date with Marco, and the mixture of agitation and hope made everything more vivid.It: Marco era già seduto al tavolo, un sorriso rassicurante dipinto sul volto.En: Marco was already seated at the table, a reassuring smile painted on his face.It: Il suo sguardo gentile incontrò quello di Giulia, dando inizio alla loro serata.En: His gentle gaze met Giulia's, marking the start of their evening.It: "Ciao, Giulia," disse, il suo tono caldo e familiare.En: "Hello, Giulia," he said, his tone warm and familiar.It: Giulia rispose con un sorriso timido, cercando di mascherare le sue incertezze.En: Giulia responded with a shy smile, trying to mask her uncertainties.It: Dopo un paio di momenti di esitazione, trovarono un ritmo nel parlare, discorrendo di piccole cose, facendo domande semplici.En: After a few moments of hesitation, they found a rhythm in their conversation, talking about small things, asking simple questions.It: Ma Giulia non poteva smettere di pensare al modo giusto di aprirsi, sperando che Marco potesse vedere chi era veramente.En: But Giulia couldn't stop thinking about the right way to open up, hoping that Marco could see who she really was.It: Tra un sorso di cappuccino e un boccone di torta al cioccolato, Giulia decise di raccontare una storia che le era cara, qualcosa che sperava potesse creare un legame più profondo.En: Between a sip of cappuccino and a bite of chocolate cake, Giulia decided to share a story dear to her, something she hoped could create a deeper bond.It: "Sai," iniziò, "l'autunno mi fa pensare alla mia famiglia.En: "You know," she began, "autumn makes me think of my family.It: Ogni anno ci riunivamo nella casa di mia nonna, preparando dolci e ridendo insieme.En: Every year we gathered at my grandmother's house, baking sweets and laughing together.It: Quei momenti mi hanno sempre ricordato quanto sia bello condividere la vita con chi ami."En: Those moments always reminded me how wonderful it is to share life with those you love."It: Marco ascoltava attentamente, il suo sguardo illuminato da una comprensione sincera.En: Marco listened attentively, his gaze illuminated by sincere understanding.It: "Anche la mia famiglia si trova sempre in autunno," rispose, "per le vendemmie nel vigneto di mio zio.En: "My family also always gathers in autumn," he responded, "for the harvests at my uncle's vineyard.It: È un'esperienza che mi ha sempre scaldato il cuore per il senso di comunità."En: It's an experience that has always warmed my heart for the sense of community."It: Quell'istante di condivisione intrecciò le loro storie di vita, facendo svanire la tensione e generando una connessione autentica.En: That shared moment intertwined their life stories, dissolving the tension and generating an authentic connection.It: Sentivano che, in qualche modo, si erano trovati in mezzo a quegli intrecci di foglie rosse e oro.En: They felt that, somehow, they had found each other amidst those red and gold twists of leaves.It: Con il sole che cominciava a tramontare, colorando il cielo di arancione, decisero di proseguire la serata con una passeggiata lungo il Tevere.En: With the sun beginning to set, painting the sky orange, they decided to continue the evening with a walk along the Tevere.It: Il fiume scintillava sotto la luce calda dell'autunno, mentre Giulia e Marco camminavano fianco a fianco, le risate e le chiacchiere che fluivano come l'acqua.En: The river shimmered under the warm autumn light as Giulia and Marco walked side by side, laughter and conversations flowing like the water.It: Giulia si sentiva sollevata, la sua paura di non essere abbastanza dissolta come nebbia al sole mattutino.En: Giulia felt relieved, her fear of not being enough dissolved like mist in the morning sun.It: Aveva trovato non solo la magia di un momento, ma anche la speranza in una connessione sincera.En: She had found not only the magic of a moment but also the hope in a sincere connection.It: Con passo leggero, il suo cuore rimase aperto ai mille colori dell'autunno e a tutte le possibilità che l'amore poteva portare.En: With a light step, her heart remained open to the thousand colors of autumn and all the possibilities that love could bring. Vocabulary Words:the heart: il cuorethe aroma: l'aromaintoxicating: inebriantenarrow: strettithe alleys: i vicolithe gaze: lo sguardoto mask: mascherarehesitation: esitazionethe bite: il bocconeto share: condivideresincere: sincerothe bond: il legamethe vineyard: il vignetothe harvests: le vendemmiethe tension: la tensioneto intertwine: intrecciareto dissolve: dissolvereauthentic: autenticothe evening: la seratathe river: il fiumeto shimmer: scintillarethe mist: la nebbialight: leggeroto remain: rimanerepossibilities: possibilitàto gather: riunirsithe community: la comunitàthe sunset: il tramontoto flow: fluirerelieved: sollevata

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Balancing Act: Miriam's Journey Between Startup and Sukkot Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-09-30-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: בבוקר סתווי בעיר תל אביב, השמש זרחה בעדינות מעל גורדי השחקים.En: On an autumn morning in the city of Tel Aviv, the sun gently rose over the skyscrapers.He: בחלל עבודה מודרני של חממת סטארטאפ, הדבר היחיד שעלה באוויר היה הלחץ.En: In a modern coworking space of a startup incubator, the only thing in the air was pressure.He: מחברות פתוחות, לוחות לבנים מכוסים ברעיונות, ומיינדמפים מרהיבים—כך התחיל היום עבור מרים, יזמת נלהבת.En: Open notebooks, whiteboards covered with ideas, and stunning mind maps—that's how the day began for Miriam, an enthusiastic entrepreneur.He: מרים ניסתה למצוא איזון בין עבודתה כמובילת סטארטאפ לבין מחויבותיה המשפחתיות.En: Miriam tried to find a balance between her work as a startup leader and her family commitments.He: היא אהבה את הארגון שלה, אך עם חג סוכות שמתקרב, הרגישה את כובד הציפיות של משפחתה מביתה בירושלים.En: She loved her organization, but with the approaching Sukkot, she felt the weight of her family's expectations from her home in Jerusalem.He: אמא שלה, חנה, כבר החלה להתקשר ולשאול מתי תגיע.En: Her mother, Hannah, had already started calling to ask when she would arrive.He: "מרים," נשמע קול מוכר מעבר לשולחן.En: "Miriam," came a familiar voice from across the table.He: היה זה אלי, הקולגה שלה.En: It was Eli, her colleague.He: "לא תשכחי שיש לנו את השקת הפרויקט ביום רביעי.En: "Don't forget we have the project launch on Wednesday."He: ""אני יודעת," ענתה מרים במבוכה, "אבל הייתי רוצה גם להיות עם המשפחה שלי בחג.En: "I know," Miriam replied awkwardly, "but I also want to be with my family for the holiday.He: אמא שלי מחכה.En: My mom is waiting."He: ""מה אפשר לעשות?En: "What can be done?"He: " שאל נועם, חבר נוסף בצוות שלהם, שנראה כאילו בדיוק יצא מאתר הבריינסטורמינג הנוכחי.En: asked Noam, another team member, who seemed like he just emerged from their current brainstorming session.He: מרים בהתה בלוח, ואז פתאום עלה רעיון.En: Miriam stared at the board, then suddenly had an idea.He: היא הבינה שהיא חייבת למצוא פתרון כדי להיות נוכחת גם בעבודה וגם בחג המשפחתי.En: She realized she had to find a solution to be present both at work and at the family celebration.He: "אני אולי אוכל להצטרף להשקת הפרויקט מרחוק," הודיעה להם.En: "I might be able to join the project launch remotely," she announced to them.He: אלי ונועם הביטו בה בהפתעה.En: Eli and Noam looked at her in surprise.He: "אפשרי?En: "Is that possible?He: זה באמת יעבוד?En: Will it really work?"He: " שאל אלי.En: asked Eli.He: "יש טכנולוגיות, אפשר לעשות מצגת בזום," אמרה מרים בביטחון מחודש.En: "There are technologies; I can do a presentation on Zoom," Miriam said with renewed confidence.He: "ואז אצא לירושלים כדי להיות עם המשפחה בליל החג.En: "Then I'll head to Jerusalem to be with my family on the holiday eve."He: "התוכנית יצאה לפועל כפי שתכננה מרים.En: The plan went into effect as Miriam had planned.He: בזום היא הצליחה להציג את הפרויקט החדש בפני צוות המשקיעים, ומתוך מכשיר הטלפון שלה התקבלו מחיאות כפיים ווירצואליות ששמעו עד ירושלים.En: On Zoom, she managed to present the new project to the team of investors, and through her phone, she received virtual applause that was heard all the way to Jerusalem.He: אחר הצהריים, כשהאוויר התחיל להתקרר קלות ואורות תל אביב נדלקו אחד אחרי השני, יצאה מרים לדרכה לירושלים.En: In the afternoon, as the air began to slightly cool and the lights of Tel Aviv lit up one by one, Miriam set off on her way to Jerusalem.He: היא הגיעה בדיוק בזמן לכבוד הסוכה שנבנתה בחצר של משפחתה.En: She arrived just in time for the festive Sukkah that had been built in her family's yard.He: משפחתה קיבלה אותה בשמחה גדולה.En: Her family welcomed her with great joy.He: היא הצטרפה לשולחן החג לצד הילדים והנרות.En: She joined the holiday table alongside the children and the candles.He: באותו ערב, כשהביטה מרים לשמי הסתיו הכוכבים, הבינה שהיא למדה לקח חשוב על איזון בין עבודה לחיים אישיים.En: That evening, as Miriam gazed at the starlit autumn skies, she realized she had learned an important lesson about balancing work with personal life.He: היא למדה שלהאציל סמכויות בעסק לא אומר לוותר, אלא להרוויח.En: She learned that delegating authority in a business doesn't mean giving up, but rather gaining.He: תכנון ומציאת פתרונות יצירתיים הם המפתחות להצלחה עצמית ולשמר את ערכי המשפחה.En: Planning and finding creative solutions are the keys to self-success and preserving family values.He: סופרמשמת הקול המשפחתי והחמים והמבט על הסוכה המוארת, הבינה מרים שבזכות עצמה יצרה דרך חדשה, המשלבת הצלחה מקצועית עם חיי משפחה עשירים.En: Overwhelmed by the warm and familial atmosphere and the view of the illuminated Sukkah, Miriam understood that she had in her own right created a new path, combining professional success with a rich family life.He: היא הייתה שלמה בכך שחייה מלאים יותר בזכות שני עולמות שהיא כה אוהבת.En: She felt complete knowing her life was fuller thanks to the two worlds she so dearly loves. Vocabulary Words:autumn: סתויskyscrapers: גורדי השחקיםincubator: חממהentrepreneur: יזמתcommitments: מחויבותיהexpectations: ציפיותawkwardly: במבוכהemerged: יצאbrainstorming: אתר הבריינסטורמינגsolution: פתרוןremotely: מרחוקtechnologies: טכנולוגיותinvestors: משקיעיםapplause: מחיאות כפייםvirtual: וירטואליותjourney: לדרכהfestive: לכבודSukkah: סוכהstarlit: משמי הכוכביםdelegating: להאצילauthority: סמכויותpreserving: לשמרfamilial: המשפחתיilluminated: המוארתpath: דרךcombining: המשלבתprofessional: מקצועיתcomplete: שלמהself-success: הצלחה עצמיתcreative: יצירתייםBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Rediscovering Tradition: A Chuseok Journey of the Heart Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-09-22-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 가을의 햇살이 불국사의 고요한 연못 위로 부드럽게 내려왔다.En: The autumn sunlight gently descended upon the tranquil pond of Bulguksa.Ko: 연못 주위의 고목들은 황금빛 단풍으로 물들어 있었다.En: The ancient trees surrounding the pond were bathed in golden foliage.Ko: 지수는 마치 꿈을 꾸는 듯한 이곳에서 천천히 숨을 고르며 걸었다.En: Jisoo walked slowly in this dream-like place, catching her breath.Ko: 옆에는 어릴 적 친구 민호가 있었다.En: Beside her was her childhood friend, Minho.Ko: 그들은 함께 추석을 맞아 이 아름다운 사찰을 방문했다.En: Together, they visited this beautiful temple to celebrate Chuseok.Ko: 지수는 가족과의 거리감에 대해 고민했다.En: Jisoo was troubled by the distance she felt from her family.Ko: 전통을 잊고 살아가는 자신이 부끄러웠다.En: She was ashamed of living a life forgetting tradition.Ko: 하지만 민호는 항상 밝았고, 전통을 중시하는 사람이었다.En: However, Minho was always cheerful and valued tradition greatly.Ko: 그는 지수가 다시 가족과 전통의 중요성을 느낄 수 있도록 도와주고 싶었다.En: He wanted to help Jisoo rediscover the importance of family and tradition.Ko: "여기 오길 잘했어," 민호가 말했다. "이곳은 특별한 에너지가 있어."En: "I'm glad we came here," Minho said. "This place has a special energy."Ko: 지수는 고개를 끄덕였다. 마음 한켠에서 이어지던 불안감이 조금 사라지는 것 같았다.En: Jisoo nodded. The unease that had lingered in a corner of her heart seemed to fade a little.Ko: 그러나 여전히 자신의 뿌리에 대한 의문은 남아 있었다.En: Yet, questions about her roots still remained.Ko: "그런데, 민호야. 정말 전통이 그렇게 중요한 걸까?" 지수는 천천히 물었다. "요즘 세상에 꼭 필요할까?"En: "But Minho, is tradition really that important?" Jisoo asked slowly. "Is it really necessary in today's world?"Ko: 민호는 잠시 생각에 잠겼다. "내 가족 이야기 들려줄게," 그는 말하며 시작했다.En: Minho pondered for a moment. "Let me tell you about my family, " he started.Ko: "우리 할아버지는 언제나 우리를 추석 때 불국사에 데려오셨어. 그분은 여기서 많은 깨달음을 얻으셨대."En: "My grandfather always brought us to Bulguksa during Chuseok. He said he gained a lot of insight here."Ko: 민호의 이야기는 그들 두 사람을 부드럽게 감쌌다. 지수는 민호가 전하는 가족의 이야기 속에서 따스함을 느꼈다.En: Minho's story gently enveloped the two of them. Jisoo felt warmth in the tales he shared about his family.Ko: 그의 할아버지가 말했던 전통의 가치가 천천히 그녀의 마음을 녹였다.En: The value of tradition that his grandfather spoke of slowly melted into her heart.Ko: 조용한 순간, 지수는 연못을 바라보며 갑자기 자신의 문화적 유산이 얼마나 값진 것인지를 깨달았다.En: In the quiet moment, as Jisoo gazed at the pond, she suddenly realized how precious her cultural heritage was.Ko: 단풍잎이 연못에 떨어져 물살에 살짝 흔들렸다.En: Leaves fell onto the pond, slightly swaying with the water's movement.Ko: 그녀도 그 자리에 서서 자신도 언젠가는 이 물살처럼 자연스럽게 자신의 자리로 돌아갈 수 있을 것이라는 희망을 느꼈다.En: Standing there, she hoped that she, like the water currents, could naturally find her way back to where she belonged.Ko: "민호야, 고마워," 지수는 조용히 말했다. "나, 이제 가족한테 돌아갈 수 있을 것 같아."En: "Thank you, Minho," Jisoo said quietly. "I think I can go back to my family now."Ko: 민호는 미소를 지었다. "너무 잘됐다. 네가 찾던 걸 찾으면 좋겠어."En: Minho smiled. "That's so great. I hope you find what you've been looking for."Ko: 두 친구는 고요한 절터를 다시 걸었다.En: The two friends walked again through the serene temple grounds.Ko: 지수의 마음속에는 이제 새로운 생각들이 자리 잡았다. 가족, 전통, 그리고 그들과의 연결이 주는 따뜻함.En: New thoughts now settled in Jisoo's heart: family, tradition, and the warmth of connection.Ko: 그날 저녁, 지수는 오랜만에 가족에게 전화를 걸었다.En: That evening, Jisoo made a long-overdue call to her family.Ko: 추석 명절을 친근하게 보낼 수 있을 것 같은 느낌이 들었다.En: She felt as though she could warmly celebrate the Chuseok holiday with them.Ko: 민호는 옆에서 조용히 미소 지었다. 그의 작은 도움이 친구를 새로운 국면으로 이끌었다는 사실에 만족했다.En: Minho smiled quietly by her side, satisfied that his small help had guided his friend into a new chapter.Ko: 그들은 자신들의 발자국을 남기며 불국사의 긴 그림자를 지나 돌아갔다.En: Leaving their footprints behind, they walked back under the long shadows of Bulguksa.Ko: 지수의 마음속에는 더 이상 공허함이 아닌, 따뜻함과 희망이 가득했다.En: Jisoo's heart was now filled not with emptiness, but with warmth and hope. Vocabulary Words:autumn: 가을tranquil: 고요한bathed: 물들어foliage: 단풍dream-like: 꿈을 꾸는 듯한troubled: 고민했다ashamed: 부끄러웠다cheerful: 밝았고rediscover: 다시 느낄 수 있도록unease: 불안감linger: 이어지던roots: 뿌리insight: 깨달음enveloped: 감쌌다warmth: 따스함heritage: 문화적 유산swaying: 흔들렸다currents: 물살hope: 희망serene: 고요한grounds: 절터settled: 자리 잡았다overdue: 오랜만에shadows: 그림자emptiness: 공허함gently: 부드럽게caught: 숨을 고르며distance: 거리감cultural: 문화적footprints: 발자국

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Coding Triumph at Techno Valley: The Power of Teamwork Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-09-19-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 가을 바람이 시원하게 스쳐 가는 테크노 밸리의 하루.En: A day in Techno Valley, where the autumn breeze passes by coolly.Ko: 여기는 첨단 기술로 가득 찬 도시의 중심.En: This is the center of a city filled with advanced technology.Ko: 빛나는 건물들 사이로 학교의 코드 경진대회가 열리고 있다.En: Amidst the shining buildings, a school's coding competition is taking place.Ko: 내 이름은 지수.En: My name is Jisoo.Ko: 나는 이 대회에서 꼭 우승하고 싶다.En: I really want to win this competition.Ko: 학교의 명예와 장학금. 모든 것이 걸려 있다.En: The school's honor and a scholarship are all at stake.Ko: “지수, 준비됐어?” 민호는 바람처럼 느긋하게 묻는다.En: "Jisoo, are you ready?" Minho asks leisurely, like the wind.Ko: 민호는 코딩에 천재다.En: Minho is a genius at coding.Ko: 하지만 그는 자신에 대한 의심을 감춘다.En: However, he hides doubts about himself.Ko: 옆에서 연준이 우리를 지켜본다.En: Beside us, Yeonjun watches over us.Ko: 그는 언제나 우리 팀을 응원해 준다.En: He always cheers for our team.Ko: 이 대회에 참여하기로 한 것도 그의 제안이었다.En: It was his suggestion for us to participate in this competition.Ko: 대회장은 북적이고 흥미롭다.En: The competition hall is bustling and exciting.Ko: 찌푸린 땀방울과 기계음.En: Furrowed brows, sweat drops, and mechanical sounds.Ko: 코딩이 시작되자 긴장감이 가득하다.En: As the coding begins, the tension is palpable.Ko: 나는 첫 번째 문제를 맡는다.En: I'm in charge of the first problem.Ko: 하지만 곧 복잡한 규칙들이 나를 압박했다.En: But soon, the complex rules started to press down on me.Ko: 머리가 하얘졌다.En: My mind went blank.Ko: 실수할 시간이 없다.En: There's no time for mistakes.Ko: “지수, 팀워크가 중요해. 우리 모두 노력하자.” 연준이 나에게 용기를 준다.En: "Jisoo, teamwork is important. Let's all do our best," Yeonjun encourages me.Ko: 나는 단독으로 해결하려던 마음을 바꾼다.En: I change my mind about solving it alone.Ko: 민호, 연준과 함께하기로 한다.En: I decide to work together with Minho and Yeonjun.Ko: 그들의 도움을 믿기로 결심한다.En: I decide to trust their help.Ko: 시간이 흐르고, 우리 프로그램에 문제가 생겼다.En: Time passes, and our program encounters a problem.Ko: 오류를 발견했다.En: We discover an error.Ko: 마감시간은 다가온다.En: The deadline approaches.Ko: 우리는 당황하지만, 서로 힘을 합친다.En: We panic, but we unite our efforts.Ko: 민호가 코드를 검토하고, 연준이 중복된 코드를 정리한다. 나는 마지막 최적화를 한다.En: Minho reviews the code, Yeonjun organizes redundant code, and I make the final optimizations.Ko: 드디어 시간이 조금 남았다.En: Finally, there's a little time left.Ko: 최종 프로그램이 성공적으로 작동한다.En: The final program runs successfully.Ko: 우리는 한숨을 돌린다.En: We breathe a sigh of relief.Ko: 공은 깨끗하게 굴러간다.En: The ball rolls cleanly.Ko: 발표 시간이다.En: It's presentation time.Ko: 우리 팀의 노력이 발표되고, 결과는?En: Our team's efforts are announced, and the result?Ko: 놀랍게도 우리는 우승했다!En: Surprisingly, we won!Ko: 믿기지 않는다.En: It's unbelievable.Ko: 우리가 함께한 덕분이다.En: It's thanks to us working together.Ko: 나는 팀워크의 힘과 신뢰의 중요성을 배웠다.En: I've learned the power of teamwork and the importance of trust.Ko: 혼자서 해결할 수 없는 문제도 있다.En: There are problems you can't solve alone.Ko: 도움을 받는 것이 나약한 것이 아니라는 걸 이제 안다.En: I realize now that receiving help isn't a sign of weakness.Ko: 마지막으로 우리는 다 함께 추석 명절을 즐긴다.En: Lastly, we all enjoy the Chuseok holiday together.Ko: 보름달을 보며 우리는 다짐한다.En: Looking at the full moon, we make a promise.Ko: 다시는 두려움이나 불안을 뒤로 두지 않겠다고.En: We won't let fear or anxiety hold us back again.Ko: 함께라면 무엇이든 할 수 있다고 믿었다.En: We believed that together we could do anything.Ko: 그렇게 우리의 이야기는 새로운 시작을 향해 나아간다.En: And so, our story moves toward a new beginning. Vocabulary Words:autumn: 가을breeze: 바람advanced: 첨단technology: 기술competition: 경진대회stake: 걸려 있다genius: 천재doubts: 의심leisurely: 느긋하게amidst: 사이로bustling: 북적이고furrowed: 찌푸린tension: 긴장감complex: 복잡한press: 압박하다blank: 하얘졌다teamwork: 팀워크encourages: 용기를 준다optimizations: 최적화redundant: 중복된restraint: 다짐relief: 한숨을 돌린다announcement: 발표presentation: 발표 시간accumulated: 축적된unbelievable: 믿기지 않는다teamwork: 팀워크trust: 신뢰weakness: 나약한beginning: 시작

Fluent Fiction - French: Finding Hope and Friendship in Hospital Halls Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-09-18-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: L'air était frais et les feuilles dansaient sous le vent d'automne.En: The air was fresh, and the leaves danced in the autumn wind.Fr: Lucette marchait lentement vers l'hôpital, les mains serrées autour d'un bouquet de fleurs.En: Lucette walked slowly towards the hospital, her hands tightly gripping a bouquet of flowers.Fr: Elle était inquiète pour son père, hospitalisé depuis une semaine.En: She was worried about her father, who had been hospitalized for a week.Fr: La vue du grand bâtiment blanc remplissait son cœur d'appréhension.En: The sight of the large white building filled her heart with apprehension.Fr: À l'intérieur, le couloir était agité.En: Inside, the corridor was bustling.Fr: Des infirmières allaient et venaient, des chariots roulaient sur le sol carrelé, des voix murmuraient.En: Nurses were coming and going, carts rolled on the tiled floor, voices whispered.Fr: L'odeur de l'antiseptique était omniprésente.En: The smell of antiseptic was omnipresent.Fr: Lucette se dirigeait vers la chambre de son père, son cœur battant à tout rompre.En: Lucette made her way to her father's room, her heart pounding wildly.Fr: Son père, M. Dubois, reposait dans un lit d'hôpital, son visage fatigué mais serein.En: Her father, Mr. Dubois, rested in a hospital bed, his face tired but serene.Fr: Lucette entra doucement et s'approcha de lui.En: Lucette entered quietly and approached him.Fr: Elle lui sourit, malgré le poids de ses inquiétudes.En: She smiled at him, despite the weight of her worries.Fr: « Bonjour, papa », dit-elle doucement.En: "Hello, Dad," she said softly.Fr: « Ma chère Lucette », répondit-il avec tendresse, tendant faiblement la main vers elle.En: "My dear Lucette," he replied tenderly, weakly reaching out his hand towards her.Fr: Elle s'assit à ses côtés, posant les fleurs sur la table.En: She sat next to him, placing the flowers on the table.Fr: Ils parlèrent un moment, échangeant des nouvelles et des souvenirs.En: They talked for a while, exchanging news and memories.Fr: Lucette essayait de rester forte, mais une tristesse fondait sur elle comme une vague.En: Lucette tried to stay strong, but sadness crashed over her like a wave.Fr: Dans la matinée, alors qu'elle quittait la chambre pour prendre un peu d'air, elle rencontra Bastien dans le couloir.En: In the morning, as she left the room to get some air, she ran into Bastien in the hallway.Fr: Bastien, son ami d'enfance, était devenu infirmier et travaillait ici.En: Bastien, her childhood friend, had become a nurse and worked here.Fr: Il avait grandi, mais ses yeux brillaient toujours de cette gentillesse qu'elle connaissait bien.En: He had grown up, but his eyes still shone with the same kindness she knew well.Fr: « Lucette !En: "Lucette!Fr: Quel plaisir de te voir », s'exclama Bastien, un large sourire aux lèvres.En: What a pleasure to see you," exclaimed Bastien, a wide smile on his face.Fr: « Bastien, quelle surprise !En: "Bastien, what a surprise!"Fr: » répondit-elle, heureuse de le revoir malgré la situation.En: she replied, happy to see him again despite the situation.Fr: Ils échangèrent quelques mots, des souvenirs d'autrefois revenant à l'esprit.En: They exchanged a few words, memories of the past coming back to mind.Fr: Rapidement, la conversation vira vers les réalités présentes, et Lucette sentit des émotions enfouies remonter à la surface.En: Quickly, the conversation turned to present realities, and Lucette felt buried emotions resurfacing.Fr: Dans un élan de sincérité, Bastien lui dit : « N'hésite pas à venir me parler si tu as besoin.En: In a moment of sincerity, Bastien said to her, "Don't hesitate to talk to me if you need to.Fr: C'est dur d'être forte tout le temps.En: It's hard to be strong all the time."Fr: » Lucette sentit ses barrières céder un instant.En: Lucette's barriers gave way for a moment.Fr: « Merci, Bastien.En: "Thank you, Bastien.Fr: Je m'inquiète tellement pour mon père... et te revoir, ça soulève tant de choses.En: I'm so worried about my father... and seeing you again brings up so many things."Fr: » Sa voix était tremblante, mais partager ses craintes la soulagea.En: Her voice was trembling, but sharing her fears relieved her.Fr: Ils restèrent là, dans le couloir, la lumière de l'après-midi filtrant à travers les fenêtres.En: They stayed there, in the corridor, the afternoon light filtering through the windows.Fr: Bastien lui offrit une écoute bienveillante, et Lucette se sentit moins seule face à son dilemme.En: Bastien offered her a compassionate ear, and Lucette felt less alone in the face of her dilemma.Fr: Quand elle quitta l'hôpital ce jour-là, le cœur de Lucette était apaisé.En: When she left the hospital that day, Lucette's heart was at peace.Fr: L'air frais de l'automne la revigorait.En: The fresh autumn air invigorated her.Fr: Elle savait maintenant qu'elle n'était pas seule.En: She now knew she was not alone.Fr: Son père restait sa priorité, et son amitié avec Bastien venait de se renforcer.En: Her father remained her priority, and her friendship with Bastien had just strengthened.Fr: Elle avait trouvé du réconfort dans cette journée riche en émotions.En: She had found comfort in this day full of emotions.Fr: Lucette regarda les feuilles qui continuaient de tomber, chaque couleur vibrant de vie.En: Lucette watched the leaves that continued to fall, each color vibrant with life.Fr: Elle marcha lentement dans la rue bordée d'arbres, souriante, prête à embrasser le moment présent, entourée de nouveaux espoirs.En: She walked slowly down the tree-lined street, smiling, ready to embrace the present moment, surrounded by new hopes. Vocabulary Words:the air: l'airfresh: fraisthe leaves: les feuillesthe autumn wind: le vent d'automnethe bouquet: le bouquetto grip: serrerto worry: s'inquiéterthe sight: la vuethe building: le bâtimentthe apprehension: l'appréhensionthe corridor: le couloirto bustle: être agitéthe nurse: l'infirmièrethe cart: le chariotthe tiled floor: le sol carreléthe antiseptic: l'antiseptiqueto approach: s'approcherthe tenderness: la tendresseto exchange: échangerthe memories: les souvenirsthe sadness: la tristessethe wave: la vagueto encounter: rencontrerthe childhood friend: l'ami d'enfancethe kindness: la gentillesseto shine: brillerthe sincerity: la sincéritéto hesitate: hésiterto tremble: tremblerthe dilemma: le dilemme

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Storm Shelter Revelations: A Hike to Renew Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-09-17-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: Balázs, Kata és Zoltán a Balaton-felvidéken kirándultak.En: Balázs, Kata és Zoltán were hiking in the Balaton-felvidék.Hu: Az ősz színei festették a tájat, narancs és arany levelek borították a dombokat.En: The autumn colors painted the landscape, with orange and gold leaves covering the hills.Hu: Balázs arra vágyott, hogy megújítsa barátságát Katával és Zoltánnal.En: Balázs longed to renew his friendship with Kata and Zoltán.Hu: Régóta nem érezte már a régi összhangot.En: He hadn't felt the old harmony for a long time.Hu: A nap szépen sütött, amikor elindultak a poros ösvényen.En: The sun was shining nicely when they set out on the dusty path.Hu: Az erdő csendjét csak a madarak éneke törte meg.En: The silence of the forest was broken only by the song of birds.Hu: Balázs mesélt az ismeretekről, amiket az erdő ösvényein szerzett.En: Balázs told stories of the knowledge he had gained on the forest trails.Hu: Remélte, hogy a közös élmények szorosabbá teszik a kapcsolatukat.En: He hoped that shared experiences would strengthen their relationship.Hu: Ahogy elérték a hegyoldalt, a távolban a Balaton csillogott.En: As they reached the hillside, the Balaton glistened in the distance.Hu: Gyönyörű volt a látvány, de aztán hirtelen sötét felhők gyülekeztek az égen.En: It was a beautiful sight, but then suddenly dark clouds gathered in the sky.Hu: Balázst aggasztotta a vihar közeledése, és tudta, cselekednie kell.En: Balázs was worried about the approaching storm and knew he had to act.Hu: "Kata, Zoltán! Jön a vihar. Ismerek egy régi kőmenedéket nem messze innen. Vigyáznunk kell." mondta Balázs határozottan.En: "Kata, Zoltán! A storm is coming. I know of an old stone shelter not far from here. We must be careful," said Balázs decisively.Hu: Zúgni kezdett a szél, a fák hajladoztak.En: The wind began to howl, and the trees swayed.Hu: Az első esőcseppek elérték őket, így gyorsan kellett haladniuk.En: The first raindrops reached them, so they had to move quickly.Hu: Balázs vezette őket az ösvényeken át, míg végül elérték a kőből épített menedéket.En: Balázs led them through the trails until they finally reached the stone-built shelter.Hu: Az eső már zuhogott, mikor behúzódtak az apró épület alá.En: The rain was pouring by the time they took cover under the small structure.Hu: Bent sötét volt, csak a villámok világítottak be néha.En: Inside, it was dark, only occasionally lit by flashes of lightning.Hu: A szűk hely és a hideg feszültséget hozott a levegőbe.En: The cramped space and the cold brought tension into the air.Hu: Kata és Zoltán ingerültek lettek az ázás és a várakozás miatt.En: Kata and Zoltán became irritable due to getting soaked and having to wait.Hu: Balázs érezte a nyomást.En: Balázs felt the pressure.Hu: Tudta, most vagy soha - ki kell mondania, amit érez.En: He knew it was now or never—he had to say what he felt.Hu: "Barátaim," kezdte Balázs, vette a bátorságot, hogy megossza érzéseit.En: "My friends," began Balázs, gathering the courage to share his feelings.Hu: "Tudom, hogy most neheztelhettek rám, de szeretném, ha tudnátok, mennyire fontos számomra a barátságotok.En: "I know you might resent me now, but I want you to know how important your friendship is to me.Hu: Ezt a kirándulást azért szerveztem, hogy újra közelebb kerüljünk egymáshoz."En: I organized this hike to bring us closer together again."Hu: Kata és Zoltán hallgatták csendben.En: Kata and Zoltán listened in silence.Hu: A kinti vihar lassan alábbhagyott, és lassan a feszültség is enyhült közöttük.En: The storm outside slowly subsided, and gradually the tension eased between them.Hu: Kata megszólalt elsőként: "Balázs, nem tudtam, hogy ilyen fontos neked ez. Sajnálom, hogy nem vettem észre."En: Kata spoke first: "Balázs, I didn't realize how important this was to you. I'm sorry I didn't notice."Hu: Zoltán is hasonlóan érzett.En: Zoltán felt similarly.Hu: Bocsánatot kért a türelmetlenségéért.En: He apologized for his impatience.Hu: Az őszinte szavak felszabadítóak voltak.En: The honest words were liberating.Hu: Mikor az eső elállt, mindhárman megkönnyebbültek.En: When the rain stopped, all three felt relieved.Hu: Kihúzták magukat a menedékből.En: They stepped out of the shelter.Hu: A nedves föld illata frissebbnek tűnt, a levegő tisztább volt, és a barátságuk erősebb.En: The smell of the wet earth seemed fresher, the air cleaner, and their friendship stronger.Hu: Folytatták a túrát, de már máshogy tekintettek egymásra.En: They continued the hike, but they looked at each other differently.Hu: Balázs megtanulta, hogy néha a sebezhetőség a legbiztosabb út az összetartozás felé.En: Balázs learned that sometimes vulnerability is the surest path to belonging.Hu: Az út maradéka alatt örömmel nevettek és beszélgettek, és tudták, hogy ez az emlék örökre velük marad.En: For the rest of the journey, they laughed and talked joyfully, knowing this memory would stay with them forever. Vocabulary Words:hiking: kirándultakautumn: őszrenew: megújítsaharmony: összhangsilence: csendjétknowledge: ismeretekrőlstrengthen: szorosabbáglistened: csillogottapproaching: közeledésehowl: zúgniswayed: hajladoztakraindrops: esőcseppekcramped: szűktension: feszültségetirritable: ingerülteksoaked: ázásresent: neheztelhettekapologized: bocsánatot kértimpatience: türelmetlenségéértlightning: villámokvulnerability: sebezhetőségbelonging: összetartozásliberating: felszabadítóaksubside: alábbhagyotthowl: zúgnipressure: nyomástcourage: bátorságotapologized: bocsánatot kértshelter: menedékrelieved: megkönnyebbültek

Fluent Fiction - French: From Scarcity to Solitude: Émile's Wilderness Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-09-17-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Dans un petit village niché au creux des Rocheuses, la brise d'automne fait danser les feuilles rouges et dorées.En: In a small village nestled in the hollow of the Rocky Mountains, the autumn breeze makes the red and golden leaves dance.Fr: Émile, un aventurier en herbe, marche d'un pas pressé vers la boutique en plein air "Montagne et Aventure".En: Émile, an aspiring adventurer, walks briskly towards the open-air shop "Montagne et Aventure".Fr: Ce matin-là, la lumière du jour caresse doucement les sommets rocheux, promettant l'espoir et un nouveau départ.En: That morning, the daylight gently caresses the rocky peaks, promising hope and a new beginning.Fr: Émile est là pour une grosse mission.En: Émile is there for a big mission.Fr: Il rêve d'un séjour en solitaire au cœur de la nature sauvage.En: He dreams of a solo stay in the heart of the wilderness.Fr: Mais il a un petit problème : son portefeuille n'est pas aussi rempli que ses rêves.En: But he has a small problem: his wallet is not as full as his dreams.Fr: Heureusement, la boutique est pleine de trésors cachés pour les randonneurs.En: Fortunately, the shop is full of hidden treasures for hikers.Fr: En franchissant la porte, Émile est accueilli par l'odeur rassurante du bois et du cuir.En: As he steps through the door, Émile is welcomed by the comforting smell of wood and leather.Fr: Luc, le propriétaire de la boutique, un homme au visage marqué par le soleil et au sourire sincère, s'approche.En: Luc, the shop owner, a man with a sun-kissed face and a genuine smile, approaches.Fr: "Bonjour, je peux vous aider ?"En: "Hello, can I help you?"Fr: demande Luc.En: asks Luc.Fr: Émile sourit timidement.En: Émile smiles shyly.Fr: "Oui, s'il vous plaît.En: "Yes, please.Fr: Je pars camper pour une semaine.En: I'm going camping for a week.Fr: Mon budget est serré.En: My budget is tight.Fr: Que devrais-je acheter en priorité ?"En: What should I prioritize buying?"Fr: Luc réfléchit un moment.En: Luc thinks for a moment.Fr: "Alors, d'abord, un bon sac à dos.En: "Well, first, a good backpack.Fr: Puis, un sac de couchage qui résiste au froid, et une tente légère mais robuste."En: Then, a sleeping bag that withstands the cold, and a light yet sturdy tent."Fr: Émile hoche la tête, notant mentalement chaque mot.En: Émile nods, mentally noting each word.Fr: Il examine les étagères remplies d'équipements étincelants.En: He examines the shelves filled with shiny gear.Fr: Pourtant, une pensée le frappe soudainement : la nourriture.En: Yet, a thought suddenly strikes him: food.Fr: Il n'a rien préparé pour se nourrir pendant son séjour.En: He hasn't prepared anything to eat during his stay.Fr: Son cœur s'affole un peu.En: His heart races a bit.Fr: "Que vais-je faire sans nourriture ?"En: "What will I do without food?"Fr: se demande-t-il.En: he wonders.Fr: Luc, voyant l'inquiétude dans les yeux d'Émile, sourit de nouveau.En: Luc, seeing the worry in Émile's eyes, smiles again.Fr: "Ne vous inquiétez pas.En: "Don't worry.Fr: J'ai une idée.En: I have an idea.Fr: Nous avons ici des paquets de nourriture déshydratée.En: We have packages of dehydrated food here.Fr: C'est léger, sain, et parfait pour les randonnées."En: It's light, healthy, and perfect for hiking."Fr: Émile regarde le paquet et voit que c'est abordable.En: Émile looks at the package and sees it's affordable.Fr: Un soupir de soulagement l'envahit.En: A sigh of relief washes over him.Fr: "Merci, Luc.En: "Thank you, Luc.Fr: Vous m'avez vraiment sauvé," dit-il, rassuré.En: You've really saved me," he says, reassured.Fr: Avec enthousiasme, Émile termine ses achats, en disant adieu à Luc.En: With enthusiasm, Émile finishes his purchases, bidding farewell to Luc.Fr: Son sac à dos est plein des essentiels, et son cœur déborde d'excitation.En: His backpack is full of essentials, and his heart is overflowing with excitement.Fr: Tandis qu'il quitte le magasin, il jette un dernier regard au panorama majestueux des montagnes.En: As he leaves the store, he takes one last look at the majestic mountain panorama.Fr: Ses pas le mènent vers l'indépendance et l'aventure.En: His steps lead him towards independence and adventure.Fr: Dans ce moment, Émile sent un changement en lui.En: In this moment, Émile feels a change within him.Fr: Il se sent plus confiant, prêt à affronter n'importe quel défi.En: He feels more confident, ready to face any challenge.Fr: Il sait maintenant que même avec peu, on peut accomplir beaucoup.En: He now knows that even with little, one can accomplish much.Fr: Avec un dernier souffle d'air frais, il se dirige vers le début de son épopée solitaire, ressentant déjà la connexion avec la nature qu'il a tant désirée.En: With a final breath of fresh air, he heads towards the beginning of his solitary epic, already feeling the connection with nature that he has long desired. Vocabulary Words:the hollow: le creuxthe breeze: la brisethe adventurer: l'aventurierthe daylight: la lumière du jourthe wilderness: la nature sauvagethe wallet: le portefeuillethe treasure: le trésorthe shelf: l'étagèrethe gear: l'équipementto prioritize: prioriserto withstand: résisterthe tent: la tentethe thought: la penséeto strike: frapperthe food: la nourriturethe heart: le cœurto worry: s'inquiéterthe package: le paquetdehydrated: déshydratéthe relief: le soulagementto save: sauverto bid farewell: dire adieuthe mountain panorama: le panorama des montagnesthe independence: l'indépendanceto face: affronterthe challenge: le défito accomplish: accomplirthe breath: le soufflethe beginning: le débutthe epic: l'épopée

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Chuseok Inspirations: A Temple Journey of Rediscovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-09-16-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 깊은 가을, 바람은 서늘하고 나뭇잎은 빨강, 노랑으로 물들어 있었다.En: In the depths of autumn, the wind was cool and the leaves were turning red and yellow.Ko: 진호와 미경은 함께 숨은 절로 향하고 있었다.En: Jinho and Mikyung were heading together to a hidden temple.Ko: 그들은 추석을 맞아 이 곳에서 새로운 영감을 찾고자 했다.En: They wanted to find new inspiration at this place during Chuseok.Ko: 진호는 젊은 사진가였다.En: Jinho was a young photographer.Ko: 최근 그는 창의력이 막혀 고민이 많았다.En: Lately, he'd been troubled by a creative block.Ko: 미경은 불교 역사와 문화를 연구하는 학자였다.En: Mikyung was a scholar studying Buddhist history and culture.Ko: 그녀는 논문 발표를 앞두고 있어 시간이 촉박했다.En: She was pressed for time as she was about to present her paper.Ko: 숨은 절은 남한산성의 고요한 산속에 자리잡고 있다.En: The hidden temple is nestled in the tranquil mountains of Namhansanseong.Ko: 주변은 형형색색의 등불로 장식되어 있었다.En: The surroundings were decorated with colorful lanterns.Ko: 절의 바깥에서는 승려들의 조용한 염불 소리가 들려왔다.En: Outside the temple, the quiet chanting of monks could be heard.Ko: 공간은 고요하고, 아무 소리도 방해하지 않았다.En: The space was peaceful, undisturbed by any sound.Ko: 절에 도착하자, 진호는 카메라를 꺼내 들고 주변의 모습을 관찰하기 시작했다.En: Upon arriving at the temple, Jinho took out his camera and began observing the surroundings.Ko: 그는 추석의 본질을 사진에 담고 싶었다.En: He wanted to capture the essence of Chuseok in his photographs.Ko: 미경은 절의 명상 수업에 참가했다.En: Mikyung participated in a meditation class at the temple.Ko: 그녀는 직접 체험을 통해 연구를 깊이 있게 하고자 했다.En: She intended to deepen her research through direct experience.Ko: 시간이 흐르고, 해가 저물 무렵이었다. 진호는 결단했다.En: Time passed, and as the sun began to set, Jinho made a decision.Ko: "이제 느낌을 잡아봐야겠어."En: "I need to capture this feeling now."Ko: 그는 추석의 기운을 카메라에 담기 위해 절의 오솔길을 따라갔다.En: He followed the temple's path to capture the energy of Chuseok with his camera.Ko: 반면 미경은 깊은 명상에 빠져갔다.En: Meanwhile, Mikyung was lost in deep meditation.Ko: 그녀는 마음을 비우고, 불교의 진정한 의미를 체험하고 있었다.En: She was emptying her mind and experiencing the true meaning of Buddhism.Ko: "아, 이제야 알겠어," 그녀는 속삭였다.En: "Ah, now I understand," she whispered.Ko: 이 순간, 그녀의 연구에 필요한 중요한 통찰을 얻었다.En: At that moment, she gained a crucial insight needed for her research.Ko: 그 숲에서, 해가 져갈 무렵 절의 희미한 등불이 켜졌다.En: In the forest, as dusk fell, the temple's dim lanterns lit up.Ko: 진호의 카메라 렌즈에는 아름다운 장면이 비쳤다.En: Jinho's camera lens captured a beautiful scene.Ko: 절은 등불의 따뜻한 빛으로 감싸여 있었고, 그 장면은 진호에게 큰 영감을 주었다.En: The temple was enveloped in the warm light of the lanterns, and the scene provided Jinho with great inspiration.Ko: 그는 셔터를 눌렀다.En: He pressed the shutter.Ko: 그날 밤, 두 사람은 등불 아래에서 함께 이야기를 나눴다.En: That night, the two shared stories under the lanterns.Ko: "난 사진을 다시 사랑하게 되었어," 진호가 미소지으며 말했다.En: "I fell in love with photography again," Jinho said with a smile.Ko: "나의 연구가 이제 완벽해졌어," 미경도 웃었다.En: "My research is now complete," Mikyung also smiled.Ko: 그들은 이제 각자의 목표를 이루고, 서로를 격려하며 절을 떠났다.En: They each achieved their goals, encouraged each other, and left the temple.Ko: 산길을 내려오는 길, 하늘엔 밝은 달이 떠 있었다.En: As they descended the mountain path, a bright moon hung in the sky.Ko: 그들의 마음도 밝고 가벼워졌다.En: Their hearts felt bright and light.Ko: 숨은 절은 짧은 시간을 보낸 곳이었지만, 평생 잊을 수 없는 추억이 되어 주었다.En: Although they spent only a short time at the hidden temple, it became an unforgettable memory for them. Vocabulary Words:depths: 깊은autumn: 가을scholar: 학자hidden: 숨은tranquil: 고요한surroundings: 주변chanting: 염불undisturbed: 방해하지 않는essence: 본질meditation: 명상participated: 참가했다intended: 하고자 했다insight: 통찰dusk: 해가 저물enveloped: 감싸여shutter: 셔터descended: 내려오는unforgettable: 잊을 수 없는creative block: 창의력 막힘present: 발표nestled: 자리잡고colorful lanterns: 형형색색의 등불crucial: 중요한experience: 체험whispered: 속삭였다lanterns: 등불achieved: 이루고encouraged: 격려하며light: 가벼워졌다memory: 추억

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Hidden Treasure: A Mysterious Journey to Trust and Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-09-01-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De herfstbladeren ritselden onder mijn voeten terwijl ik het pad naar de oude studentenflat volgde.En: The autumn leaves rustled beneath my feet as I followed the path to the old student apartment.Nl: De rode bakstenen muren waren begroeid met klimop, alsof de natuur de tijdloze sfeer van het gebouw wilde omarmen.En: The red brick walls were covered in ivy, as if nature wanted to embrace the building's timeless atmosphere.Nl: Binnen was het warm en een beetje rommelig, met bonte posters en een verzameling meubels die diepte gaven aan de studentensfeer.En: Inside, it was warm and a bit cluttered, with colorful posters and an assortment of furniture that added depth to the student vibe.Nl: Ik, Sanne, stond in de gezamenlijke woonkamer, een zachte bries blazend door het geopende raam.En: I, Sanne, stood in the shared living room, a gentle breeze blowing through the open window.Nl: Mijn ogen tuurden naar de lege plek op mijn bureau waar ooit het hangertje van mijn oma had gelegen.En: My eyes wandered to the empty spot on my desk where my grandmother's pendant had once lain.Nl: Het was verdwenen, en ik kon het niet zomaar accepteren.En: It was gone, and I couldn't just accept that.Nl: Ik sloot mijn ogen en haalde diep adem.En: I closed my eyes and took a deep breath.Nl: "Oké, Sanne," murmelde ik tegen mezelf, "je kunt dit oplossen."En: "Okay, Sanne," I murmured to myself, "you can solve this."Nl: Maar diep vanbinnen twijfelde ik nog steeds.En: But deep down, I still had doubts.Nl: Wat als iemand het gestolen had?En: What if someone had stolen it?Nl: Wat als ik mijn vrienden aan het verkeerd beschuldigen was?En: What if I was wrongfully accusing my friends?Nl: Joris, mijn kamermaat, zat op de bank met een kom chips op zijn schoot.En: Joris, my roommate, sat on the couch with a bowl of chips on his lap.Nl: Zijn alledaagse glimlach had iets speels, maar zijn ogen verborgen vaak meer dan hij liet zien.En: His everyday smile had something playful about it, but his eyes often hid more than he showed.Nl: "Hee, Sanne, heb je het hangertje al gevonden?"En: "Hey, Sanne, have you found the pendant yet?"Nl: "Nog niet," antwoordde ik, terwijl ik probeerde niet verdacht te klinken.En: "Not yet," I replied, trying not to sound suspicious.Nl: "Maar ik ga het vinden."En: "But I'm going to find it."Nl: Ik besloot om subtiel te zijn in mijn vragen.En: I decided to be subtle with my questions.Nl: "Heb jij toevallig iets gezien?"En: "Have you seen anything?"Nl: Hij schudde zijn hoofd, zijn blik kort op mij gericht voor hij weer naar de televisie keek.En: He shook his head, his gaze briefly meeting mine before looking back at the television.Nl: "Niet echt.En: "Not really.Nl: Misschien heb je het ergens anders neergelegd?"En: Maybe you put it somewhere else?"Nl: Ik knikte, hoewel ik zeker wist dat dat niet zo was.En: I nodded, though I was sure that wasn't the case.Nl: Daarna ging ik naar Anouk.En: Then I went to Anouk.Nl: Ze zat in een hoek, verdiept in een boek, zoals altijd omringd door een mysterie.En: She was sitting in a corner, engrossed in a book, as always surrounded by a mystery.Nl: Haar glimlach was oprecht, maar er was een stille geheimzinnigheid in haar ogen die me nieuwsgierig maakte.En: Her smile was genuine, but there was a quiet secrecy in her eyes that made me curious.Nl: "Anouk, ik mis mijn oma's hangertje.En: "Anouk, I'm missing my grandmother's pendant.Nl: Heb jij iets gezien?"En: Have you seen anything?"Nl: vroeg ik, terwijl ik haar reactie zorgvuldig observeerde.En: I asked, carefully observing her reaction.Nl: Haar ogen ontmoetten de mijne en ze aarzelde een moment.En: Her eyes met mine, and she hesitated for a moment.Nl: "Nee, sorry, Sanne.En: "No, sorry, Sanne.Nl: Maar ik kan helpen zoeken."En: But I can help you look."Nl: Ik vond het een vreemd antwoord, maar liep toch met haar langs de gangen.En: I found it a strange response, but I walked with her down the halls anyway.Nl: Mijn hoofd tolde van de vragen.En: My head was spinning with questions.Nl: Waarom zou iemand het hangertje pakken?En: Why would someone take the pendant?Nl: Was het überhaupt gestolen?En: Was it even stolen?Nl: De dagen gingen voorbij en ik kreeg steeds meer moed.En: Days passed, and I grew more courageous.Nl: In de gemeenschappelijke zithoek zag ik op een avond een kleine glinstering tussen de kussens.En: In the communal lounge one evening, I noticed a small glimmer between the cushions.Nl: Een broche?En: A brooch?Nl: Nee, het was een knoop, maar wel eentje die ik herkende.En: No, it was a button, but one I recognized.Nl: Joris' favoriete trui?En: Joris' favorite sweater?Nl: Waarom zou er een knoop uit zijn trui hier liggen?En: Why would a button from his sweater be lying here?Nl: Ik besloot Joris nog een keer aan te spreken, deze keer directer.En: I decided to approach Joris again, this time more directly.Nl: "Joris, ik heb iets gevonden in de gemeenschappelijke ruimte.En: "Joris, I found something in the common area.Nl: Iets vaags over jouw knoop."En: Something vague about your button."Nl: Hij lachte kort.En: He chuckled briefly.Nl: "Oh, die knoop!En: "Oh, that button!Nl: Ja, ik was daar met Anouk laatst.En: Yeah, I was there with Anouk last time.Nl: Ze had een verrassing voor je voorbereid."En: She had a surprise prepared for you."Nl: Mijn wenkbrauwen schoten omhoog.En: My eyebrows shot up.Nl: "Een verrassing?"En: "A surprise?"Nl: "Ja, ze wilde het hangertje in een doosje stoppen en het speciaal voor je maken," legde hij uit.En: "Yes, she wanted to put the pendant in a box and make it special for you," he explained.Nl: Verbaasd en een beetje beschaamd, ging ik terug naar Anouk.En: Surprised and a little embarrassed, I went back to Anouk.Nl: Ze haalde een klein, prachtig ingepakt doosje tevoorschijn.En: She produced a small, beautifully wrapped box.Nl: "Ik wilde het je maandag geven, Sanne," zei ze zacht.En: "I wanted to give it to you on Monday, Sanne," she said softly.Nl: Ik opende het doosje voorzichtig en daar, veilig en glanzend, lag het kettinkje van mijn oma.En: I carefully opened the box and there, safe and shining, lay my grandmother's necklace.Nl: Tranen van opluchting en blijdschap vulden mijn ogen.En: Tears of relief and joy filled my eyes.Nl: "Dank je, Anouk."En: "Thank you, Anouk."Nl: Het misverstand bleek een prachtige verrassing te zijn.En: The misunderstanding turned out to be a beautiful surprise.Nl: We lachten erom, en ik realiseerde me dat open communicatie met vrienden belangrijk is.En: We laughed about it, and I realized that open communication with friends is important.Nl: We kwamen die avond nog dichter tot elkaar.En: We grew even closer that evening.Nl: Ik had mijn hangertje terug en meer vertrouwen in mezelf én mijn vrienden.En: I had my pendant back and more confidence in myself and my friends.Nl: Soms is het leven net een puzzel, en het oplossen ervan brengt je dichter bij diegenen die ertoe doen.En: Sometimes life is just like a puzzle, and solving it brings you closer to those who matter. Vocabulary Words:rustled: ritseldencluttered: rommeligivy: klimopassortment: verzamelingvibe: sfeerpendant: hangertjemurmured: murmeldedoubts: twijfeldesuspicious: verdachtsubtle: subtielengrossed: verdieptsecrecy: geheimzinnigheidcourageous: moedcommunal: gemeenschappelijkeglimmer: glinsteringbrooch: brochevague: vaagsembarrassed: beschaamdbeautifully: prachtigwrapped: ingepaktrelief: opgeluchtingmisunderstanding: misverstandcommunication: communicatieconfidence: vertrouwenaccusing: beschuldigengaze: blikprepared: voorbereidcurious: nieuwsgierigobserving: observerenhesitated: aarzelde

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Finding Home in Barcelona: Oriol's New Beginning Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-09-01-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El sol del setembre il·lumina les finestres del dormitori de la universitat.En: The September sun illuminates the windows of the university dormitory.Ca: Les ombres dels arbres ballen a la paret del meu nou espai.En: The shadows of the trees dance on the wall of my new space.Ca: A fora, els passadissos són un formiguer de nervis i emoció.En: Outside, the hallways are a hive of nerves and excitement.Ca: Vaig arribar a Barcelona fa pocs dies.En: I arrived in Barcelona a few days ago.Ca: Em dic Oriol.En: My name is Oriol.Ca: Sóc de Vic, un poble petit, i ara em trobo a la gran ciutat.En: I'm from Vic, a small town, and now I find myself in the big city.Ca: He deixat enrere el so tranquil dels ocells per l'energia bulliciosa de la universitat.En: I have left behind the tranquil sound of birds for the bustling energy of the university.Ca: Tot és nou i jo, amb una mica de por i esperança, estic a punt de començar aquesta nova etapa.En: Everything is new, and I, with a bit of fear and hope, am about to start this new chapter.Ca: Avui hi ha un esdeveniment de benvinguda al dormitori.En: Today there is a welcome event at the dormitory.Ca: Fa dies que hi penso.En: I've been thinking about it for days.Ca: D'una banda, estic emocionat per conèixer gent nova, però també em sento intimidat.En: On one hand, I'm excited to meet new people, but I also feel intimidated.Ca: Sóc tímid, prefereixo la lectura tranquil·la o les llargues passejades pels camps de Vic.En: I'm shy, I prefer quiet reading or long walks through the fields of Vic.Ca: Però aquí, envoltat de nous companys, em pregunto si encaixaré.En: But here, surrounded by new peers, I wonder if I'll fit in.Ca: Finalment, decideixo anar-hi.En: Eventually, I decide to go.Ca: El vestíbul és ple d'estudiants.En: The lobby is full of students.Ca: La sala ressona amb rialles i converses.En: The room echoes with laughter and conversations.Ca: Al principi, em sento perdut, però després d'uns moments incòmodes, em fixo en dos estudiants que parlen animadament sobre La Diada.En: At first, I feel lost, but after a few awkward moments, I notice two students animatedly talking about La Diada.Ca: Me n'apropo una mica tímidament.En: I approach them a little timidly.Ca: La Marta, amb una samarreta amb una senyera impresa, em somriu i em convida a unir-me.En: Marta, wearing a shirt with a senyera printed on it, smiles at me and invites me to join.Ca: Al costat, hi ha el Jordi, un noi amb ulleres i els cabells arrissats, que sembla igual de passional.En: Next to her is Jordi, a guy with glasses and curly hair, who seems equally passionate.Ca: "Hola, sóc l'Oriol," dic una mica nerviós.En: “Hi, I'm Oriol,” I say a bit nervously.Ca: La Marta em respon amb entusiasme.En: Marta responds enthusiastically.Ca: "Parlàvem de La Diada! Fas alguna cosa per celebrar-la?"En: “We were talking about La Diada! Do you do anything to celebrate it?”Ca: "Normalment la celebro amb la meva família a Vic, però aquest any em toca viure-la aquí," explico.En: “I usually celebrate it with my family in Vic, but this year I get to experience it here,” I explain.Ca: A poc a poc, la conversa flueix amb més naturalitat.En: Gradually, the conversation flows more naturally.Ca: Parlem dels castellers, de les senyeres i de les manifestacions pacífiques.En: We talk about the castellers, the senyeres, and the peaceful demonstrations.Ca: Em sento més relaxat mentre la conversa avança.En: I feel more relaxed as the conversation progresses.Ca: La Marta i el Jordi comparteixen històries dels anys anteriors, i jo, tot i ser el nouvingut, també comparteixo les meves experiències.En: Marta and Jordi share stories from previous years, and I, despite being the newcomer, also share my experiences.Ca: Riem i descobrim que tenim moltes coses en comú, especialment l'orgull pel nostre país.En: We laugh and discover that we have a lot in common, especially pride in our country.Ca: Quan ja és tard, intercanviem els números de telèfon.En: When it gets late, we exchange phone numbers.Ca: "Ens veiem a la celebració," diu el Jordi, abans que ens separem.En: “See you at the celebration,” Jordi says before we part ways.Ca: "Segurament serà una gran experiència per a tu, Oriol!"En: “It will surely be a great experience for you, Oriol!”Ca: En aquell moment, per primera vegada des de la meva arribada, em sento com a casa.En: At that moment, for the first time since my arrival, I feel at home.Ca: Surto al fresc aire de setembre i somric.En: I step out into the cool September air and smile.Ca: Barcelona pot ser gran i sorollosa, però avui he trobat amics.En: Barcelona may be big and noisy, but today I have found friends.Ca: He après que potser ser de Vic no és un obstacle, sinó un pont per connectar amb els altres.En: I've learned that perhaps being from Vic is not an obstacle, but a bridge to connect with others.Ca: L'energia de la ciutat, de sobte, sembla més acollidora.En: The energy of the city suddenly seems more welcoming.Ca: Amb la Marta i el Jordi al meu costat, sé que aquesta nova vida serà més rica i plena del que havia imaginat.En: With Marta and Jordi by my side, I know this new life will be richer and fuller than I had imagined.Ca: Amb confiança renovada, avanço cap a l'aventura que m'espera.En: With renewed confidence, I step forward into the adventure that awaits me. Vocabulary Words:the shadows: les ombresthe hallway: el passadísthe hive: el formiguerthe nerves: els nervisthe excitement: l'emocióthe tranquility: la tranquil·litatthe bustling: el bullicithe chapter: la etapathe lobby: el vestíbulthe laughter: les riallesthe conversation: la conversathe moment: el momentthe newcomer: el nouvingutthe experience: l'experiènciathe pride: l'orgullthe country: el paísthe phone number: el número de telèfonthe crowd: la munióthe air: l'airethe bridge: el pontthe energy: l'energiathe adventure: l'aventurathe window: la finestrathe space: l'espaianimatedly: animadamenttimidly: tímidamentintimidated: intimidatto fit in: encaixarto exchange: intercanviarrelaxed: relaxat

Fluent Fiction - French: Braving the Storm: Finding Light in College Dorm Darkness Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-09-01-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Lumières clignotantes au dehors.En: Flashing lights outside.Fr: Le tonnerre gronde.En: Thunder rumbles.Fr: Je suis dans ma chambre au dortoir, en plein été austral.En: I am in my room at the dormitory, in the middle of the southern summer.Fr: Le vent souffle fort contre les fenêtres, et je me sens un peu petite face à cette tempête.En: The wind blows hard against the windows, and I feel a bit small in the face of this storm.Fr: Pourtant, je ne suis pas seule.En: Yet, I am not alone.Fr: Luc et Sophie sont avec moi.En: Luc and Sophie are with me.Fr: Nous avons étudié ensemble dans le salon commun, mais maintenant tout est plongé dans l'obscurité.En: We studied together in the common room, but now everything is plunged into darkness.Fr: Les couloirs du dortoir, d'habitude si familiers, semblent étranges et menaçants.En: The dormitory hallways, usually so familiar, seem strange and threatening.Fr: Je sens cette peur de l'obscurité au fond de moi, mais je sais que je dois faire quelque chose.En: I feel this fear of the dark deep inside me, but I know I must do something.Fr: Être courageuse.En: Be brave.Fr: "Nous devons trouver des bougies", dis-je, ma voix tremblante.En: "We need to find candles," I say, my voice trembling.Fr: "Luc, peux-tu chercher une lampe torche ?En: "Luc, can you look for a flashlight?Fr: Sophie, nous pourrions essayer de contacter l'administration."En: Sophie, we could try to contact the administration."Fr: Mes mots semblent flotter dans l'air lourd, saturé de tension.En: My words seem to float in the heavy, tension-filled air.Fr: Nous avançons prudemment dans le couloir étroit.En: We cautiously move down the narrow hallway.Fr: Les murs sont peints en couleurs ternes, éclairés par des éclairs par intermittence.En: The walls are painted in dull colors, illuminated by intermittent flashes of lightning.Fr: Luc trouve une lampe torche dans une boîte de secours.En: Luc finds a flashlight in an emergency box.Fr: Je sens un peu de soulagement peindre mon esprit.En: I feel a bit of relief wash over me.Fr: "Ça va aller", je murmure pour moi-même.En: "It will be okay," I murmur to myself.Fr: Sophie et Luc me suivent alors que je mène le chemin.En: Sophie and Luc follow me as I lead the way.Fr: Chaque pas est hésitant, mais la poignée de la lampe torche dans ma main me réconforte un peu.En: Every step is hesitant, but the grip of the flashlight in my hand comforts me a bit.Fr: Des flashs de lumière révèlent des objets personnels éparpillés—posters, livres, et petites lampes de chevet.En: Flashes of light reveal scattered personal belongings—posters, books, and small bedside lamps.Fr: Ils me rappellent que je ne suis pas seule dans cette expérience.En: They remind me that I am not alone in this experience.Fr: Au moment où la tempête redouble de violence, j'ai un moment de panique.En: As the storm intensifies, I have a moment of panic.Fr: Mon cœur bat vite, mais je respire profondément.En: My heart races, but I breathe deeply.Fr: Je dois être forte pour Luc et Sophie.En: I must be strong for Luc and Sophie.Fr: "Par ici", je dis, cherchant le passage le plus sûr vers le point de rassemblement.En: "This way," I say, seeking the safest route to the gathering point.Fr: Mon courage grandit à chaque pas.En: My courage grows with each step.Fr: Enfin, nous atteignons le hall où d'autres étudiants se rassemblent, l'ambiance est électrique autant que le ciel dehors.En: Finally, we reach the hall where other students are gathering, the atmosphere is as electric as the sky outside.Fr: Les expressions inquiètes se transforment peu à peu en sourires complices alors que le danger diminue.En: The worried expressions gradually transform into knowing smiles as the danger decreases.Fr: Puis, à l'instant où l'aube éclaire timidement les fenêtres, les lumières reviennent.En: Then, just as dawn timidly lights up the windows, the lights come back on.Fr: Des applaudissements éclatent, et je sens une vague de confiance monter en moi.En: Applause breaks out, and I feel a wave of confidence rise in me.Fr: Luc pose une main sur mon épaule.En: Luc places a hand on my shoulder.Fr: "Tu as été formidable, Émilie", dit-il avec sincérité.En: "You were wonderful, Émilie," he says sincerely.Fr: Sophie acquiesce, un sourire chaleureux aux lèvres.En: Sophie nods, a warm smile on her lips.Fr: À cet instant, je réalise quelque chose d'important.En: At that moment, I realize something important.Fr: Mes peurs ne me définissent pas.En: My fears do not define me.Fr: Je peux les affronter, les surmonter.En: I can face them, overcome them.Fr: Et je peux compter sur mes nouveaux amis.En: And I can rely on my new friends.Fr: Ici, dans ce dortoir, même loin de chez moi, je ne suis plus seule.En: Here, in this dormitory, even far from home, I am no longer alone. Vocabulary Words:the storm: la tempêtethe thunder: le tonnerrethe wind: le ventthe darkness: l'obscuritéhesitant: hésitantto tremble: tremblerthe hallway: le couloirthe window: la fenêtrethe fear: la peurthreatening: menaçantthe candle: la bougieto plunge: plongerthe relief: le soulagementto murmur: murmurerthe gathering point: le point de rassemblementto lead: menerthe atmosphere: l'ambiancethe dawn: l'aubeto rely on: compter surthe flash: le flashintense: violentto breathe: respirerthe courage: le courageto illuminate: éclairertimidly: timidementthe expression: l'expressionto gather: se rassemblerthe dormitory: le dortoirto paint: peindrethe emergency box: la boîte de secours

Fluent Fiction - French: Saint-Antoine Market: Where Tradition Meets Modern Flavor Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-08-30-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Le soleil brillait fort sur le marché en plein air du village communal de Saint-Antoine.En: The sun shone brightly over the open-air market in the communal village of Saint-Antoine.Fr: Les étals étaient remplis de fruits colorés, de légumes frais et de produits faits maison.En: The stalls were filled with colorful fruits, fresh vegetables, and homemade products.Fr: L'air embaumait le parfum des herbes fraîches et du pain croustillant.En: The air was fragrant with the scent of fresh herbs and crusty bread.Fr: La clameur des vendeurs et des acheteurs créait une ambiance vivante et joyeuse.En: The clamor of vendors and buyers created a lively and joyful atmosphere.Fr: Mathieu, un fermier du village, se tenait fièrement derrière son étal.En: Mathieu, a farmer from the village, stood proudly behind his stall.Fr: Ses tomates rouges et juteuses brillaient au soleil, tout comme ses courgettes et ses poivrons colorés.En: His red and juicy tomatoes gleamed in the sunlight, as did his zucchinis and colorful peppers.Fr: Il espérait attirer Chloé, une blogueuse culinaire venue de la ville.En: He hoped to attract Chloé, a culinary blogger from the city.Fr: Chloé cherchait toujours des ingrédients uniques pour son blog.En: Chloé was always on the lookout for unique ingredients for her blog.Fr: Mathieu observa Chloé s'approcher, son appareil photo à la main.En: Mathieu watched as Chloé approached, camera in hand.Fr: "Bonjour, Chloé!En: "Hello, Chloé!Fr: Je suis Mathieu," dit-il, avec un sourire chaleureux.En: I'm Mathieu," he said, with a warm smile.Fr: "Mes produits sont les meilleurs de la région.En: "My products are the best in the region.Fr: Laissez-moi vous faire visiter."En: Let me show you around."Fr: Émile, un client régulier et ami de Mathieu, écoutait la conversation.En: Émile, a regular customer and friend of Mathieu, listened to their conversation.Fr: Il aimait les traditions locales et hésitait à voir des étrangers changer le marché.En: He loved local traditions and was hesitant to see outsiders change the market.Fr: "Tu sais, Chloé, ce marché a une longue histoire," dit-il doucement.En: "You know, Chloé, this market has a long history," he said softly.Fr: "Chaque produit a une histoire, une tradition."En: "Every product has a story, a tradition."Fr: "Toutes ces histoires m'intéressent," répondit Chloé.En: "All these stories interest me," replied Chloé.Fr: Elle regarda autour d'elle, inspirée par la diversité des produits et l'énergie du marché.En: She glanced around, inspired by the diversity of products and the energy of the market.Fr: Mathieu se pencha et montra à Chloé ses betteraves violacées.En: Mathieu leaned down and showed Chloé his violet beets.Fr: "Celles-ci ont été récoltées ce matin même," expliqua-t-il.En: "These were harvested just this morning," he explained.Fr: "Je les cultive avec soin, en respectant les traditions de ma famille."En: "I cultivate them with care, respecting my family's traditions."Fr: Émile ajouta, "Ici, nous respectons la nature et la communauté.En: Émile added, "Here, we respect nature and the community.Fr: C'est important pour nous."En: It's important to us."Fr: Chloé réfléchit.En: Chloé pondered.Fr: Elle voulait écrire sur la qualité exceptionnelle des produits de Mathieu, mais aussi sur la richesse des traditions locales.En: She wanted to write about the exceptional quality of Mathieu's products but also about the richness of local traditions.Fr: C'était une décision difficile.En: It was a difficult decision.Fr: Finalement, Chloé annonça, "Je vais écrire sur les deux - la qualité et les traditions.En: Finally, Chloé announced, "I'm going to write about both—the quality and the traditions.Fr: C'est ce qui rend ce marché spécial."En: It's what makes this market special."Fr: En entendant cela, Mathieu se sentit reconnaissant.En: Hearing this, Mathieu felt grateful.Fr: Il comprit l'importance de préserver les traditions tout en accueillant de nouvelles opportunités.En: He understood the importance of preserving traditions while welcoming new opportunities.Fr: Émile, quant à lui, réalisa que le marché pouvait grandir tout en respectant sa véritable essence.En: Émile, for his part, realized that the market could grow while respecting its true essence.Fr: Ainsi, le marché de Saint-Antoine continuait de vivre au rythme de ses habitants, tout en s'ouvrant doucement au monde extérieur, grâce à un équilibre parfait entre tradition et modernité.En: Thus, the market of Saint-Antoine continued to thrive to the rhythm of its inhabitants while gently opening up to the outside world, thanks to a perfect balance between tradition and modernity. Vocabulary Words:the stall: l'étalthe clamor: la clameurthe farmer: le fermierjuicy: juteusesthe vendor: le vendeurthe buyer: l'acheteurthe glitter: brillaientthe zucchini: la courgettethe pepper: le poivronthe diversity: la diversitéthe beet: la betteravethe essence: l'essencefragrant: embaumaitthe bread: le painthe opportunity: l'opportunitéto thrive: vivrethe village: le villagethe tradition: la traditionthe blogger: la blogueusethe region: la régionthe market: le marchéthe tradition: la traditionto inspire: inspiréeto cultivate: cultiverthe quality: la qualitéthe rhythm: le rythmethe inhabitant: l'habitantto hesitate: hésitaitto announce: annoncerthe care: le soin

Fluent Fiction - Korean: A Golden Quest: Jisoo's Chuseok Treasure Hunt at Gyeongbokgung Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-08-30-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 지수는 긴 추석 연휴 동안 경복궁을 찾았습니다.En: Jisoo visited Gyeongbokgung during the long Chuseok holiday.Ko: 그녀는 이번 명절이 너무 중요했습니다.En: This holiday was extremely important to her.Ko: 아버지가 잃어버린 가족의 보물, 황금 비녀를 찾아야 했습니다.En: She needed to find the family treasure, a golden hairpin, that her father had lost.Ko: 좋은 날씨와 밝은 햇살이 궁궐을 밝히고 있었습니다.En: The good weather and bright sunshine were illuminating the palace.Ko: 바람에 한복이 휘날렸고, 고소한 송편 냄새가 코끝을 간질였습니다.En: The hanbok fluttered in the wind, and the savory smell of songpyeon tickled her nose.Ko: 주변은 축제에 들뜬 사람들로 북적거렸습니다.En: The surroundings were bustling with people excited for the festival.Ko: 온 가족이 나들이를 나왔고, 전통 무용가들이 곳곳에서 춤을 추었습니다.En: Whole families were out on excursions, and traditional dancers were performing everywhere.Ko: 그러나 지수는 걱정으로 가득했습니다.En: However, Jisoo was filled with worry.Ko: 그녀는 비녀를 찾지 못하면 가족에게 큰 실망을 줄까 두려웠습니다.En: She feared she would greatly disappoint her family if she couldn't find the hairpin.Ko: “누나, 이쪽은 어때?” 민호가 물었습니다.En: “Sister, how about this side?” Minho asked.Ko: 그는 지수의 친동생이었고, 누나를 도와주고 싶었지만 가능성에 대해 의문을 가지고 있었습니다.En: He was Jisoo's younger brother and wanted to help his sister, but he was doubtful about the prospects.Ko: 그러나 지수는 민호에게 고맙지만 혼자 해야 한다고 생각했습니다.En: Yet Jisoo thought she needed to do it alone, despite Minho's willingness to help.Ko: 수많은 인파 속에서 비녀를 찾는 것은 쉽지 않았습니다.En: Finding the hairpin among the crowd was not easy.Ko: 어디부터 시작해야 할지 막막했습니다.En: She was at a loss about where to start.Ko: 바로 그때, 한 노인이 조용히 다가왔습니다.En: Right at that moment, an elderly man approached quietly.Ko: “실례합니다, 혹시 내가 도울 수 있을까요?”En: “Excuse me, perhaps I can assist you?”Ko: 쏘진 할아버지는 경복궁의 가이드였습니다.En: Ssojin halabeoji was a guide at Gyeongbokgung.Ko: 그는 궁궐의 숨겨진 장소들에 대한 비밀을 잘 알고 있었습니다.En: He knew all the secrets of the hidden places within the palace.Ko: 너무 급한 나머지 지수는 도움을 받아들이기로 했습니다.En: In her urgency, Jisoo decided to accept his help.Ko: “저희 아버지가 황금 비녀를 잃어버리셨습니다. 찾고 싶습니다.”En: “My father lost a golden hairpin. I want to find it.”Ko: 쏘진 할아버지는 미소를 지으며 고개를 끄덕였습니다.En: Ssojin halabeoji smiled and nodded.Ko: “어서 여기를 따라와요. 특별한 장소가 하나 있지요.”En: “Follow me quickly. There is a special place.”Ko: 그들은 여러 차례 좁은 길과 복잡한 경로를 거쳐 갔습니다.En: They went through various narrow paths and complicated routes.Ko: 민호도 이제 누나를 돕고 싶었습니다.En: Now Minho also wanted to help his sister.Ko: “누나, 저쪽으로 가보면 좋을 것 같아.”En: “Sister, I think it might be good to go this way.”Ko: 그는 직감에 따라 특정한 방향을 가리켰습니다.En: He pointed in a certain direction based on his intuition.Ko: 결국 마지막 순간에 지수는 드디어 비녀를 발견했습니다.En: Finally, in the last moments, Jisoo found the hairpin.Ko: 마지막 제사가 시작되기 직전이었습니다.En: It was just before the final ceremony was about to begin.Ko: “찾았어! 우리 비녀!” 지수는 기뻐하며 외쳤습니다.En: “I found it! Our hairpin!” Jisoo shouted joyfully.Ko: 지수는 서둘러 가족에게 돌아갔습니다.En: She hurried back to her family.Ko: 아버지는 감사와 기쁨을 동시에 표했습니다.En: Her father expressed gratitude and joy at the same time.Ko: “지수야, 정말 고맙구나.”En: “Jisoo-ya, thank you so much.”Ko: 지수는 그제서야 깨달았습니다. 혼자 모든 것을 할 필요는 없다는 것을.En: Only then did Jisoo realize she didn't have to do everything alone.Ko: 가족과 친구들에게 의지할 수 있다는 것을 배웠습니다.En: She learned that she could rely on her family and friends.Ko: 그리고 그토록 걱정했던 것보다 중요한 것은 지금 이 순간을 즐기고 가족과 함께 시간을 보내는 것이었습니다.En: And more important than all her worries was to enjoy the present moment and spend time with her family.Ko: 그녀는 쏘진 할아버지와 민호에게 고마움의 인사를 전하며, 이제 무거운 짐을 내려놓고 즐겁게 추석 명절을 보낼 수 있었습니다.En: She expressed her gratitude to Ssojin halabeoji and Minho, and now, relieved of the heavy burden, she could enjoy the Chuseok holiday happily.Ko: 온 세상이 다시 밝고 행복한 색깔로 물들어 보였습니다.En: The whole world seemed to be brightening up with happy colors once more. Vocabulary Words:illuminating: 밝히고fluttered: 휘날렸고savory: 고소한tickled: 간질였습니다surroundings: 주변bustling: 북적거렸습니다excursions: 나들이를disappoint: 실망prospects: 가능성willingness: 의지urgency: 급함assist: 도울complicated: 복잡한intuition: 직감ceremony: 제사gratitude: 감사burden: 짐distribute: 나눴습니다relieved: 내려놓고treasure: 보물excited: 들뜬performing: 추었습니다feared: 두려웠습니다doubtful: 의문을approached: 다가왔습니다hidden: 숨겨진narrow: 좁은guidance: 길잡이rely: 의지할expression: 표현

Fluent Fiction - French: Parisian Summers: Rediscovering Friendship by the Seine Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-08-22-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Les rayons du soleil estival caressaient doucement les rues de Paris ce matin-là.En: The summer sun's rays gently caressed the streets of Paris that morning.Fr: Je me tenais devant le petit café au bord de la Seine.En: I stood in front of the small café by the Seine.Fr: Le bruit de la rivière en arrière-plan et le cliquetis des tasses à l'intérieur créaient une ambiance à la fois vivante et apaisante.En: The sound of the river in the background and the clinking of cups inside created an atmosphere that was both lively and soothing.Fr: C'était notre endroit habituel, là où chaque été, je retrouvais mes vieux amis, Lucie et Marcel.En: It was our usual spot, where every summer, I met up with my old friends, Lucie and Marcel.Fr: En entrant, j'ai aperçu Lucie déjà assise à une table à l'extérieur, une boisson rafraîchissante à la main.En: As I entered, I spotted Lucie already seated at a table outside, a refreshing drink in hand.Fr: Son sourire radieux semblait illuminer sa journée autant que le soleil.En: Her radiant smile seemed to brighten her day as much as the sun.Fr: Marcel était debout près du comptoir, perdu dans une conversation joviale avec le serveur.En: Marcel was standing near the counter, lost in a jovial conversation with the server.Fr: C'était comme retrouver une partie de moi-même que j'avais presque oubliée.En: It was like finding a part of myself that I had almost forgotten.Fr: "Salut, Étienne!"En: "Hi, Étienne!"Fr: s'est exclamée Lucie.En: exclaimed Lucie.Fr: Son enthousiasme était contagieux.En: Her enthusiasm was contagious.Fr: Marcel s'est retourné, reconnaissant immédiatement ma présence.En: Marcel turned around, immediately recognizing my presence.Fr: "Eh bien, regarde qui est là!En: "Well, look who's here!Fr: Le nostalgique Étienne!"En: The nostalgic Étienne!"Fr: a-t-il plaisanté.En: he joked.Fr: Nous nous sommes assis ensemble, rire déjà résonné dans nos voix.En: We sat together, laughter already resonating in our voices.Fr: Mais au fond de moi, une petite voix chuchotait sans cesse.En: But deep down, a small voice kept whispering.Fr: Les années ont passé, et avec elles, l'insouciance de notre jeunesse.En: The years had passed, and with them, the carefree days of our youth.Fr: Lucie parlait de ses nouveaux projets de travail.En: Lucie talked about her new work projects.Fr: Marcel avait des histoires de ses voyages récents.En: Marcel had stories from his recent travels.Fr: Moi, je me sentais parfois coincé dans des souvenirs qui semblaient si lointains.En: As for me, I sometimes felt stuck in memories that seemed so distant.Fr: À un moment, je me suis retrouvé à fixer la Seine, la pensée distraite.En: At one point, I found myself staring at the Seine, thoughts drifting.Fr: Avais-je vraiment tant changé depuis l'université?En: Had I really changed so much since university?Fr: Mes amis semblaient être dans un autre monde, un monde dans lequel je n'avais pas encore trouvé ma place.En: My friends seemed to be in another world, a world in which I hadn't yet found my place.Fr: Finalement, j'ai pris une profonde inspiration.En: Finally, I took a deep breath.Fr: J'ai décidé de parler, de partager cette inquiétude qui me rongeait.En: I decided to speak up, to share this concern that was gnawing at me.Fr: "Vous vous souvenez de cette fois où Marcel est tombé dans le lac pendant notre sortie universitaire?"En: "Do you remember that time Marcel fell into the lake during our university outing?"Fr: ai-je demandé, une lueur taquine dans le regard.En: I asked, a teasing gleam in my eye.Fr: Ils ont éclaté de rire, les yeux pleins de vie.En: They burst into laughter, eyes full of life.Fr: "Et toi, tu as essayé de l'aider, mais tu es tombé aussi!"En: "And you tried to help him, but you fell in too!"Fr: a ajouté Lucie, se tenant les côtés.En: added Lucie, clutching her sides.Fr: Ce simple souvenir a réchauffé nos cœurs, l'atmosphère est devenue légère, remplie de complicité retrouvée.En: That simple memory warmed our hearts, the atmosphere became light, filled with a rediscovered camaraderie.Fr: En riant, nous avons commencé à évoquer d'autres souvenirs.En: Laughing, we began to recall other memories.Fr: Petit à petit, j'ai réalisé que notre amitié était toujours là, bien présente, mais tout simplement différente.En: Gradually, I realized that our friendship was still there, very present, but simply different.Fr: En quittant le café, nous avons promis de nous revoir plus souvent.En: As we left the café, we promised to meet more often.Fr: Les rues de Paris semblaient plus lumineuses, et cette promenade le long de la Seine prenait une signification plus profonde.En: The streets of Paris seemed brighter, and that walk along the Seine took on a deeper meaning.Fr: J'ai appris ce jour-là à apprécier la beauté du présent tout en chérissant le passé.En: I learned that day to appreciate the beauty of the present while cherishing the past.Fr: Oui, les choses ont changé, mais notre amitié, elle, restait un lien précieux.En: Yes, things have changed, but our friendship remained a precious bond.Fr: Chaque sourire, chaque regard complice transportaient une promesse de retrouvailles futures.En: Every smile, every knowing glance carried a promise of future reunions.Fr: Et moi, au milieu de cette ville éternelle, je me sentais enfin à ma place.En: And amidst this eternal city, I finally felt at home. Vocabulary Words:the rays: les rayonsthe river: la rivièrethe background: l'arrière-planthe clinking: le cliquetisthe atmosphere: l'ambiancethe youth: la jeunessethe table: la tablethe counter: le comptoirthe work projects: les projets de travailthe stories: les histoiresthe memories: les souvenirsthe university: l'universitéthe concern: l'inquiétudethe glance: le regardthe camaraderie: la complicitéthe bond: le lienthe smile: le sourirethe heart: le cœurthe place: la placethe promise: la promessethe reunion: les retrouvaillesthe stroll: la promenadethe beauty: la beautéthe laugh: le rirethe server: le serveurthe outing: la sortiethe gaze: la penséethe childhood: l'enfancethe presence: la présencethe part: la partie

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Wool Triumph: Honesty Wins in the Heart of Bergen's Market Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-08-18-22-34-00-no Story Transcript:No: I de travle gatene i Bergen, i en middelaldersk atmosfære hvor liv og handel myldret, sto Lars.En: In the busy streets of Bergen, in a medieval atmosphere where life and trade bustled, stood Lars.No: Han kom fra fjellene med kurver fylt med myk, varm ull.En: He came from the mountains with baskets filled with soft, warm wool.No: Det var sensommer, luften var mild, og solen kastet et gyldent skjær over de brosteinsbelagte gatene.En: It was late summer, the air was mild, and the sun cast a golden hue over the cobblestone streets.No: Her var det boder med fargerike stoffer, krydret mat, og duften av nybakt brød blandet seg med lukten av ull og lær.En: Here there were stalls with colorful fabrics, spicy food, and the scent of freshly baked bread mixed with the smell of wool and leather.No: Lars var en enkel sauebonde, men han hadde et mål.En: Lars was a simple sheep farmer, but he had a goal.No: Han ønsket å selge all sin ull til en god pris.En: He wanted to sell all his wool at a good price.No: Hans kone, Ingrid, hadde hjulpet ham med å laste ulla, og hadde gitt ham en varm klem og oppmuntringsord.En: His wife, Ingrid, had helped him load the wool and had given him a warm hug and words of encouragement.No: "Vær modig, Lars," hadde hun sagt.En: "Be brave, Lars," she had said.No: "Vis dem hvor god ulla vår er.En: "Show them how good our wool is."No: "Men på markedet var konkurransen hard.En: But at the market, the competition was tough.No: Blant de andre selgerne var Sven, en handelsmann kjent for sin aggressive forhandlingsstil.En: Among the other sellers was Sven, a tradesman known for his aggressive negotiation style.No: Sven var ikke redd for å senke prisene bare for å få et salg.En: Sven was not afraid to cut prices just to make a sale.No: "Ulla mi er den beste," ropte Lars til de forbipasserende.En: "My wool is the best," called Lars to the passersby.No: "Se på kvaliteten!En: "Look at the quality!"No: "Folk stanset, de følte på den myke ullen og så på Lars.En: People stopped, they felt the soft wool and looked at Lars.No: Noen nikket anerkjennende.En: Some nodded approvingly.No: Lars visste at han måtte være ærlig og stå for kvaliteten sin.En: Lars knew he had to be honest and stand by his quality.No: Støyen fra markedet var høy, men på et tidspunkt lyttet folk mer nøye.En: The noise from the market was loud, but at one moment, people listened more closely.No: En mektig kjøper kom til Lars.En: A powerful buyer came to Lars.No: "Jeg trenger ull til min handelsflåte," sa han med en seriøs tone.En: "I need wool for my trading fleet," he said in a serious tone.No: Luften var spent.En: The air was tense.No: Sven snek seg nærmere.En: Sven sneaked closer.No: "Jeg kan gi deg en bedre pris," sa han, mens han viste frem sin egen ull.En: "I can give you a better price," he said, while displaying his own wool.No: Lars tok et dypt pust, husket Ingrids ord.En: Lars took a deep breath, remembered Ingrid's words.No: "Min ull er laget med omsorg," sa han selvsikkert.En: "My wool is made with care," he said confidently.No: "Den holder varmen best.En: "It keeps the warmth best."No: "Kjøperen vurderte begge tilbudene.En: The buyer considered both offers.No: Lars sto rolig, med blikket stødigt på kjøperen.En: Lars stood calmly, eyes steadily on the buyer.No: Til slutt pekte kjøperen på Lars' kurver.En: Finally, the buyer pointed to Lars' baskets.No: "Jeg vil ha din ull," erklærte han.En: "I want your wool," he declared.No: Handelen ble gjort, og Lars følte en bølge av lettelse.En: The deal was done, and Lars felt a wave of relief.No: Hans integritet vant frem.En: His integrity prevailed.No: Kunde etter kunde kom til slutt til Lars, og han solgte all sin ull den dagen.En: Customer after customer ultimately came to Lars, and he sold all his wool that day.No: På reisen hjem følte Lars seg stolt.En: On the journey home, Lars felt proud.No: Han hadde vist at ærlighet og kvalitet kunne vinne over aggressiv konkurranse.En: He had shown that honesty and quality could win over aggressive competition.No: Da han kom tilbake til Ingrid, smilte han.En: When he returned to Ingrid, he smiled.No: De kunne nå møte de kommende månedene uten frykt.En: They could now face the coming months without fear.No: I Bergen hadde Lars' rykte som en ærlig handelsmann nådd nye høyder.En: In Bergen, Lars' reputation as an honest tradesman had reached new heights.No: Hans beslutning om å verdsette kvalitet over pris var en lærdom for livet.En: His decision to value quality over price was a lesson for life.No: Da solen begynte å gå ned, visste Lars at han hadde gjort det rette.En: As the sun began to set, Lars knew he had done the right thing. Vocabulary Words:busy: travlemedieval: middelaldersktrade: handelbustled: myldretatmosphere: atmosfærecobblestone: brosteinsbelagtebaskets: kurvermild: mildhue: skjærstalls: boderfabrics: stofferencouragement: oppmuntringsordcompetition: konkurransentradesman: handelsmannaggressive: aggressivenegotiation: forhandlingsstilnod: nikketapprovingly: anerkjennendehonest: ærligintegrity: integritetrelief: lettelsefleet: handelsflåteconsidered: vurderteconfidently: selvsikkertsneaked: snekcalmly: roligwave: bølgereputation: ryktequality: kvalitetvalue: verdsette

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Integrity Over Victory: A School Election's Surprising Turn Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-08-16-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: På en varm sommerdag var skolens auditorium fyldt med liv og energi.En: On a warm summer day, the school's auditorium was filled with life and energy.Da: Eleverne i Fribjerg Gymnasium samlede sig for at stemme til skolebestyrelsesvalget.En: The students of Fribjerg Gymnasium gathered to vote in the school board election.Da: Solstråler trængte ind gennem de store vinduer og kastede et gyldent skær over de mange farverige bannere og plakater.En: Sunbeams streamed through the large windows, casting a golden glow over the many colorful banners and posters.Da: Stemmerne summede i luften, mens de unge diskuterede, hvem der skulle få deres stemme.En: Voices buzzed in the air as the young people discussed who should get their vote.Da: Kasper, en af kandidaterne, stod ved indgangen.En: Kasper, one of the candidates, stood by the entrance.Da: Udvendigt udstrålede han selvtillid og charme.En: Outwardly, he exuded confidence and charm.Da: Han havde en plan om at ændre skolen til det bedre.En: He had a plan to change the school for the better.Da: Han ville bevise noget, ikke kun for de andre, men også for sig selv.En: He wanted to prove something, not just to the others, but also to himself.Da: Trods de mange smil følte han tvivlen gnave indeni.En: Despite the many smiles, he felt doubt gnawing inside.Da: Emilie, hans konkurrent, havde ført en stærk kampagne.En: Emilie, his competitor, had run a strong campaign.Da: Hun var populær blandt de fleste elever.En: She was popular among most of the students.Da: Kaspers bedste ven, Mikkel, kom hen til ham.En: Kasper's best friend, Mikkel, came up to him.Da: "Hvordan går det?"En: "How's it going?"Da: spurgte Mikkel og klappede Kasper på skulderen.En: asked Mikkel, patting Kasper on the shoulder.Da: "Jeg ved ikke," svarede Kasper ærligt og kiggede ned på sin sko.En: "I don't know," Kasper replied honestly, looking down at his shoe.Da: "Emilie er virkelig dygtig."En: "Emilie is really talented."Da: Mikkel nikkede forstående.En: Mikkel nodded understandingly.Da: "Men du er en stærk leder, Kasper.En: "But you're a strong leader, Kasper.Da: Bare husk, hvad du står for."En: Just remember what you stand for."Da: Ordene satte sig i Kaspers sind.En: The words resonated in Kasper's mind.Da: Han vidste, at han kunne vælge en let vej og forsøge at undergrave Emilie, men noget i ham nægtede.En: He knew he could choose an easy path and try to undermine Emilie, but something inside him refused.Da: Han ville være fair.En: He wanted to be fair.Da: Det blev tid til de afsluttende taler.En: It was time for the final speeches.Da: Kasper trak vejret dybt og gik op på scenen.En: Kasper took a deep breath and walked up to the stage.Da: Blikkene hvilede på ham, og han begyndte.En: Eyes rested on him, and he began.Da: "Jeg vil gerne tale om ærlighed," sagde han.En: "I'd like to talk about honesty," he said.Da: "Og jeg vil gerne give kredit, hvor kredit er due.En: "And I want to give credit where credit is due.Da: Min konkurrent, Emilie, har gjort et fantastisk stykke arbejde.En: My competitor, Emilie, has done a fantastic job.Da: Hun er intelligent og engageret.En: She is intelligent and committed.Da: Vi har brug for en leder som hende."En: We need a leader like her."Da: Der gik et sus gennem folkemængden.En: A gasp went through the crowd.Da: Ingen havde forventet den vending.En: No one had expected this turn.Da: Kasper fortsatte, "Ærlig ledelse betyder mere end at vinde.En: Kasper continued, "Honest leadership means more than winning.Da: Det betyder at stå stærkt i sine værdier."En: It means standing firm in your values."Da: Da valget sluttede, og stemmerne var optalt, blev det annonceret, at Emilie havde vundet.En: When the election concluded and the votes were counted, it was announced that Emilie had won.Da: Kasper tabte, men det føltes anderledes.En: Kasper lost, but it felt different.Da: Mens han gik rundt i auditoriet, mødte han smil og anerkendende nik fra både elever og lærere.En: As he walked around the auditorium, he was met with smiles and appreciative nods from both students and teachers.Da: Mikkel kom hen til ham igen.En: Mikkel came up to him again.Da: "Du gjorde noget specielt," sagde han.En: "You did something special," he said.Da: Kasper smilede til sin ven, lettet.En: Kasper smiled at his friend, relieved.Da: Han indså, at han havde lært noget vigtigt.En: He realized he had learned something important.Da: Ægte lederskab handlede ikke om sejren, men om integritet og respekt.En: True leadership was not about victory but about integrity and respect.Da: Selvom han ikke havde vundet posten, havde Kasper vundet noget meget større den dag.En: Even though he hadn't won the position, Kasper won something much greater that day.Da: Han havde vundet sin egen respekt.En: He had won his own respect. Vocabulary Words:auditorium: auditoriumgathered: samledeelection: valgetbeams: strålercasting: kastedecandidate: kandidaterneexuded: udstråledeconfidence: selvtillidcharm: charmeprove: bevisegnawing: gnavecompetitor: konkurrentresonated: satte sigundermine: undergraverefused: nægtedefinal: afsluttendespeeches: talercredit: kreditgasp: susturn: vendingleadership: ledelseconcluded: sluttedevotes: stemmerneappreciative: anerkendendeintegrity: integritetvalues: værdiervictory: sejrenrespect: respektposition: postenrealized: indså

Fluent Fiction - French: Parisian Sunlit Encounter: A Writer's Serendipitous Break Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-08-14-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Les rayons du soleil d'été dansaient à travers les fenêtres du café parisien.En: The rays of the summer sun danced through the windows of the café in Paris.Fr: L'air était rempli d'arômes de café fraîchement moulu et de viennoiseries chaudes.En: The air was filled with aromas of freshly ground coffee and warm pastries.Fr: Camille était assise à une table près de la fenêtre.En: Camille was sitting at a table near the window.Fr: Devant elle, un carnet à moitié rempli de notes et d'idées.En: In front of her, a notebook half-filled with notes and ideas.Fr: Elle prenait une pause, cherchant l'inspiration et la stabilité qu'elle désirait tant.En: She was taking a break, searching for inspiration and the stability she so desired.Fr: Mathieu, un entrepreneur au visage amical, s'installa à la table voisine.En: Mathieu, an entrepreneur with a friendly face, settled at the neighboring table.Fr: Il sortit son téléphone, les yeux rivés sur son écran.En: He took out his phone, his eyes glued to the screen.Fr: Chloé, amie de longue date de Camille, traversa la foule et s'assit en face d'elle.En: Chloé, a long-time friend of Camille, weaved through the crowd and sat down across from her.Fr: "Salut, Camille !En: "Salut, Camille!Fr: Comment ça va aujourd'hui ?"En: How are you today?"Fr: demanda Chloé avec son sourire réconfortant.En: asked Chloé with her comforting smile.Fr: Camille soupira, "Oh, Chloé, tu sais... c'est difficile en ce moment.En: Camille sighed, "Oh, Chloé, you know... it's tough right now.Fr: J'aimerais tant trouver un emploi stable dans l'écriture."En: I would so love to find a stable job in writing."Fr: Chloé hocha la tête, attentive.En: Chloé nodded, attentive.Fr: "Tu es très talentueuse, Camille.En: "You are very talented, Camille.Fr: Tu dois croire en toi.En: You must believe in yourself.Fr: Peut-être que l'opportunité viendra quand tu t'y attends le moins."En: Maybe an opportunity will come when you least expect it."Fr: À ce moment, Mathieu releva la tête, attiré par la conversation.En: At that moment, Mathieu raised his head, drawn by the conversation.Fr: "Pardon, je n'ai pas pu m'empêcher d'entendre.En: "Pardon me, I couldn't help but overhear.Fr: Vous êtes écrivain ?"En: Are you a writer?"Fr: Camille rougit légèrement.En: Camille blushed slightly.Fr: "Oui, j'essaie," répondit-elle timidement.En: "Yes, I'm trying," she replied shyly.Fr: Mathieu sourit.En: Mathieu smiled.Fr: "Je travaille dans l'édition.En: "I work in publishing.Fr: Mon entreprise vient de se lancer dans un projet innovant.En: My company just launched an innovative project.Fr: Nous cherchons des écrivains passionnés."En: We are looking for passionate writers."Fr: Le cœur de Camille se mit à battre plus vite.En: Camille's heart started to beat faster.Fr: Elle hésita, luttant contre sa peur du rejet.En: She hesitated, battling her fear of rejection.Fr: Chloé posa doucement sa main sur celle de Camille.En: Chloé gently placed her hand on Camille's.Fr: "C'est peut-être ta chance," murmura-t-elle.En: "This might be your chance," she murmured.Fr: Encouragée par son amie, Camille prit une grande respiration et sortit son portfolio.En: Encouraged by her friend, Camille took a deep breath and pulled out her portfolio.Fr: "Puis-je vous montrer quelques-unes de mes œuvres ?"En: "May I show you some of my work?"Fr: demanda-t-elle à Mathieu.En: she asked Mathieu.Fr: Mathieu parcourut les pages.En: Mathieu looked through the pages.Fr: "C'est impressionnant !En: "This is impressive!Fr: Je pense que vous seriez parfaite pour notre projet.En: I think you would be perfect for our project.Fr: Nous avons besoin d'une voix authentique comme la vôtre."En: We need an authentic voice like yours."Fr: Camille ne pouvait pas croire ce qu'elle entendait.En: Camille couldn't believe what she was hearing.Fr: "Vraiment ?En: "Really?Fr: Vous voulez que je travaille avec vous ?"En: You want me to work with you?"Fr: "Absolument," répondit Mathieu avec enthousiasme.En: "Absolutely," replied Mathieu enthusiastically.Fr: "Venez nous voir au bureau mardi après la fête de l'Assomption.En: "Come see us at the office on Tuesday after the fête de l'Assomption.Fr: Nous discuterons des détails."En: We'll discuss the details."Fr: Le visage de Camille s'illumina.En: Camille's face lit up.Fr: "Merci beaucoup !En: "Thank you so much!Fr: C'est une incroyable opportunité."En: This is an incredible opportunity."Fr: Alors que Mathieu quittait le café, Chloé serra Camille dans ses bras.En: As Mathieu left the café, Chloé hugged Camille.Fr: "Tu vois ?En: "See?Fr: Tu l'as fait !"En: You did it!"Fr: Camille sentit une chaleur nouvelle s'emparer d'elle, une confiance qu'elle n'avait jamais connue.En: Camille felt a newfound warmth take hold of her, a confidence she had never known.Fr: Elle avait osé prendre le risque et se lançait vers un avenir prometteur.En: She had dared to take the risk and was heading towards a promising future.Fr: À cet instant, tout semblait possible sous le ciel d'été de Paris.En: At that moment, everything seemed possible under the summer sky of Paris. Vocabulary Words:the rays: les rayonsthe window: la fenêtrethe café: le caféthe aroma: l'arômethe crowd: la foulethe notebook: le carnetthe inspiration: l'inspirationthe stability: la stabilitéthe entrepreneur: l'entrepreneurthe screen: l'écranto weave through: traverserto sigh: soupirerthe friend: l'amiethe head: la têteto hesitate: hésiterthe portfolio: le portfoliothe opportunity: l'opportunitéto murmur: murmurerto blush: rougirto launch: lancerthe project: le projetauthentic: authentiqueto encourage: encouragerto beat: battrethe rejection: le rejetthe voice: la voixenthusiastic: enthousiastethe detail: le détailthe confidence: la confianceto dare: oser

Fluent Fiction - French: A Twist of Fortune: How a Misstep Inspired an Artist's Dream Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-08-09-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Éloi, Salomé et Mathis se rencontrent un matin d'été à l'entrée du musée d'art.En: Éloi, Salomé and Mathis meet one summer morning at the entrance of the art museum.Fr: Les rayons du soleil pénètrent à travers les grandes fenêtres, inondant la salle de lumière dorée.En: The rays of the sun penetrate through the large windows, flooding the room with golden light.Fr: Éloi, les yeux brillants d'impatience, discute avec Salomé de sa passion pour les peintures impressionnistes.En: Éloi, his eyes shining with impatience, discusses with Salomé his passion for impressionist paintings.Fr: « J'ai hâte de voir les œuvres de Monet », dit Éloi avec enthousiasme.En: "I can't wait to see the works of Monet," says Éloi enthusiastically.Fr: Salomé sourit, prête à explorer le musée avec son ami.En: Salomé smiles, ready to explore the museum with her friend.Fr: Ils avancent lentement, admirant chaque tableau.En: They move slowly, admiring each painting.Fr: Les couleurs vives des peintures captivent Éloi, qui s'approche d'un chef-d'œuvre pour mieux l'observer.En: The vivid colors of the paintings captivate Éloi, who approaches a masterpiece to observe it more closely.Fr: Mais soudain, dans son élan, il trébuche sur le rebord du tapis et chute.En: But suddenly, in his eagerness, he trips over the edge of the carpet and falls.Fr: Il se retrouve assis par terre, une douleur vive lui traversant la cheville.En: He finds himself sitting on the ground, a sharp pain shooting through his ankle.Fr: Salomé, inquiète, s'accroupit à ses côtés.En: Salomé, worried, crouches beside him.Fr: « Éloi, ça va ?En: "Éloi, are you okay?"Fr: »Éloi grimace.En: Éloi winces.Fr: « Ma cheville.En: "My ankle...Fr: je crois que je me suis foulé », répond-il doucement.En: I think I've sprained it," he responds softly.Fr: Il est déçu de ne pas pouvoir continuer le parcours.En: He is disappointed not to be able to continue the tour.Fr: Mathis, le conservateur du musée, s'approche après avoir assisté à la scène.En: Mathis, the museum curator, approaches after witnessing the scene.Fr: Il s'accroupit et observe la cheville d'Éloi.En: He crouches and observes Éloi's ankle.Fr: « Ça semble douloureux, » dit-il avec sollicitude.En: "That looks painful," he says with compassion.Fr: « Peut-être que s'asseoir un moment serait une bonne idée.En: "Maybe sitting down for a while might be a good idea."Fr: »Éloi accepte d'être aidé jusqu'à un banc non loin.En: Éloi agrees to be helped to a nearby bench.Fr: Mathis, en vrai passionné d'art, commence à parler des tableaux à proximité, transformant l'incident en opportunité.En: Mathis, a true art enthusiast, begins to talk about the nearby paintings, turning the incident into an opportunity.Fr: « Ce tableau-ci », explique Mathis, « a été peint lors d'un été pareil ici en France.En: "This painting here," Mathis explains, "was painted during a summer like this one here in France.Fr: L'artiste cherchait la lumière parfaite.En: The artist was searching for the perfect light."Fr: »Le récit de Mathis éveille quelque chose en Éloi.En: Mathis's account awakens something within Éloi.Fr: Il écoute attentivement chaque mot, captivé par l'histoire derrière chaque œuvre.En: He listens attentively to every word, captivated by the story behind each work.Fr: Tout autour d'eux, les visiteurs murmurent, leurs pas résonnant doucement, accentuant l'atmosphère sereine du musée.En: All around them, visitors whisper, their footsteps softly echoing, enhancing the museum's serene atmosphere.Fr: Mathis partage alors une histoire sur un tableau particulier.En: Mathis then shares a story about a particular painting.Fr: Ce dernier évoque la lutte d'un artiste contre ses propres doutes et sa quête de reconnaissance.En: The latter evokes an artist's struggle against his own doubts and his quest for recognition.Fr: « Il a finalement trouvé son style unique, et c'est ce qui l'a démarqué, » conclut Mathis.En: "He finally found his unique style, and that's what set him apart," Mathis concludes.Fr: Ces paroles résonnent profondément en Éloi.En: These words resonate deeply with Éloi.Fr: Il se sent subitement rempli d'une nouvelle énergie et d'inspiration.En: He suddenly feels filled with new energy and inspiration.Fr: Ses yeux s'illuminent, et il sent la confiance naître en lui.En: His eyes light up, and he feels confidence rising within him.Fr: Il rêve déjà de peindre son expérience, de transmettre l'émotion qu'il ressent à travers ses propres pinceaux.En: He already dreams of painting his experience, of conveying the emotion he feels through his own brushes.Fr: Salomé revient, radieuse, et sourit en voyant l'expression illuminée d'Éloi.En: Salomé returns, beaming, and smiles upon seeing Éloi's enlightened expression.Fr: « Alors, prêt à peindre ton chef-d'œuvre ?En: "So, ready to paint your masterpiece?"Fr: » lui demande-t-elle en plaisantant.En: she asks him jokingly.Fr: « Oui », répond Éloi, sincèrement.En: "Yes," Éloi responds, sincerely.Fr: « Je veux peindre ce que j'ai ressenti ici aujourd'hui.En: "I want to paint what I felt here today."Fr: »Ils quittent le musée ensemble, Éloi appuyé sur l'épaule de Salomé.En: They leave the museum together, Éloi leaning on Salomé's shoulder.Fr: Il est heureux et reconnaissant, animé par une motivation nouvelle.En: He is happy and grateful, driven by newfound motivation.Fr: Dans le ciel clair d'été, il voit déjà les premières esquisses de son futur tableau.En: In the clear summer sky, he already sees the first sketches of his future painting.Fr: Ainsi, Éloi découvre qu'il n'est pas nécessaire de courir pour trouver l'inspiration.En: Thus, Éloi discovers that it is not necessary to rush to find inspiration.Fr: Parfois, s'arrêter permet de mieux voir et d'entendre ce que l'on cherche vraiment.En: Sometimes, stopping allows you to better see and hear what you're truly searching for.Fr: Il est désormais prêt à créer et à partager sa vision du monde avec confiance.En: He is now ready to create and share his vision of the world with confidence. Vocabulary Words:the museum: le muséethe rays: les rayonsthe paintings: les peinturesthe masterpiece: le chef-d'œuvrethe carpet: le tapisthe ankle: la chevillethe curiosity: la curiositéthe enthusiasm: l'enthousiasmethe doubt: le doutethe recognition: la reconnaissancethe opportunity: l'opportunitéthe struggle: la luttethe curator: le conservateurthe inspiration: l'inspirationthe painting: le tableauthe serenity: la sérénitéthe summer: l'ététhe window: la fenêtrethe visitor: le visiteurthe light: la lumièrethe edge: le rebordthe emotion: l'émotionthe motivation: la motivationthe experience: l'expériencethe sketch: l'esquissethe expression: l'expressionthe confidence: la confiancethe vision: la visionthe story: l'histoirethe quest: la quête

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: New Beginnings: Finding Friendship on Stockholm's Streets Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-08-03-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Axel hade just flyttat till Stockholm.En: Axel had just moved to Stockholm.Sv: Han bodde på en lugn gata kantad med träd.En: He lived on a quiet tree-lined street.Sv: Det var sommar och solen sken över de färgglada husen.En: It was summer and the sun shone over the colorful houses.Sv: Han kände sig ensam och ville träffa folk i grannskapet.En: He felt lonely and wanted to meet people in the neighborhood.Sv: Men Axel var blyg.En: But Axel was shy.Sv: En dag tog han sin hund på promenad.En: One day, he took his dog for a walk.Sv: Den gjorde honom sällskap och gav honom mod.En: The dog kept him company and gave him courage.Sv: Axel var en grafisk designer.En: Axel was a graphic designer.Sv: Han var van vid att arbeta ensam framför datorn.En: He was used to working alone in front of the computer.Sv: Nu ville han något mer – känna sig hemma.En: Now he wanted something more – to feel at home.Sv: På promenaden mötte han Klara.En: On the walk, he met Klara.Sv: Hon var ute med sin egen hund.En: She was out with her own dog.Sv: Klara studerade till veterinär och älskade djur.En: Klara was studying to become a veterinarian and loved animals.Sv: Plötsligt trasslade deras hundars koppel ihop sig.En: Suddenly, their dog leashes got tangled together.Sv: Axel skrattade försiktigt.En: Axel laughed cautiously.Sv: "Förlåt!En: "Sorry!Sv: Den här lilla rackaren är lite busig," sa Axel medan han tittade mot sin hund.En: This little rascal is a bit mischievous," said Axel as he looked towards his dog.Sv: Klara log.En: Klara smiled.Sv: "Inga problem.En: "No problem.Sv: Min hund är likadan!"En: My dog is the same way!"Sv: svarade hon.En: she replied.Sv: De började gå tillsammans.En: They started walking together.Sv: Axel var nervös men betämde sig för att säga något mer.En: Axel was nervous but decided to say something more.Sv: "Hur länge har du bott här?"En: "How long have you lived here?"Sv: frågade han.En: he asked.Sv: "Jag har bott här hela livet.En: "I've lived here my whole life.Sv: Det är ett trevligt område," svarade Klara.En: It's a nice area," replied Klara.Sv: "Och du, du är ny här?"En: "And you, you are new here?"Sv: "Ja, jag flyttade hit nyligen," sa Axel.En: "Yes, I moved here recently," said Axel.Sv: "Det känns ensamt ibland."En: "It feels lonely sometimes."Sv: Klara nickade förstående.En: Klara nodded understandingly.Sv: De gick tyst en stund, njöt av den varma sommarluften.En: They walked quietly for a while, enjoying the warm summer air.Sv: Efter en stund föreslog Klara: "Vill du ta en kaffe?En: After a while, Klara suggested: "Do you want to have a coffee?Sv: Vi kan sitta på kaféet här borta."En: We can sit at the café over there."Sv: Axel tvekade.En: Axel hesitated.Sv: Men chansade.En: But he took a chance.Sv: "Ja, det låter trevligt."En: "Yes, that sounds nice."Sv: På kaféet pratade de om allt möjligt.En: At the café, they talked about all sorts of things.Sv: De hade gemensamma intressen, som hundar och konst.En: They had common interests, like dogs and art.Sv: Axel kände sig lättare och mer avslappnad.En: Axel felt lighter and more relaxed.Sv: Tiden flög förbi, och snart var det dags att gå hemåt.En: Time flew by, and soon it was time to head home.Sv: Men innan de skiljdes åt, tog Klara fram sin telefon.En: But before they parted, Klara took out her phone.Sv: "Vill du byta nummer?En: "Do you want to exchange numbers?Sv: Så kan vi ta en promenad igen någon gång," sa hon.En: Then we can go for a walk again sometime," she said.Sv: Axel log stort.En: Axel smiled broadly.Sv: "Gärna," sa han och skrev in sitt nummer i Klaras telefon.En: "Sure," he said and typed his number into Klara's phone.Sv: När han gick hem igen kände Axel sig annorlunda.En: When he walked home again, Axel felt different.Sv: Han hade tagit ett steg utanför sin trygghetszon.En: He had taken a step outside his comfort zone.Sv: Och nu, kanske han hade fått en ny vän, kanske mer.En: And now, maybe he had made a new friend, maybe more.Sv: Sommarvinden svepte genom träden, och Axel visste att Stockholm skulle bli hemma för honom.En: The summer wind swept through the trees, and Axel knew that Stockholm would become home to him.Sv: Han kände sig redan mer anknuten till både staden och dess människor.En: He already felt more connected to both the city and its people. Vocabulary Words:quiet: lugntree-lined: kantad med trädlonely: ensamneighborhood: grannskapetshy: blygtangled: trassladeleash: koppelcautiously: försiktigtrascal: rackaremischievous: busignervous: nervöshesitated: tvekadechance: chansaderelaxed: avslappnadexchange: bytacomfort zone: trygghetszonconnected: anknutenswept: sveptecolorful: färggladacompany: sällskapcourage: modveterinarian: veterinärstudying: studeradesuggested: föreslogbroadly: stortart: konstgrafisk designer: graphic designerwhole: helawarm: varmainterests: intressen

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Unlocking Hearts: A Journey of Hope in Psychiatry Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-08-01-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: בחום של קיץ, מצאתי את עצמי עומדת מול דלתות המחלקה הפסיכיאטרית.En: In the heat of summer, I found myself standing in front of the doors of the psychiatric department.He: הדלתות הכחולות נפתחו והתחושה הראשונית הייתה כמו כניסה לעולם אחר.En: The blue doors opened, and the initial feeling was like entering another world.He: המסדרונות היו ארוכים ונראו אין סופיים, החדרים מוארים באור לבן ומלאים תקווה.En: The corridors were long and seemed endless, the rooms lit with white light and filled with hope.He: "היי, אני אריאלה," אמרתי לראשונה למי שראיתי.En: "Hey, I'm Ariella," I said for the first time to those I encountered.He: הרצון שלי היה להתחיל ברגל ימין ולהשאיר חותם חיובי.En: My desire was to start off on the right foot and leave a positive impression.He: נועם, התרפיסט המנוסה, קיבל את פניי בחיוך קל אך תיאר את עצמו כאיש שמתעקש על השיטות הישנות.En: Noam, the experienced therapist, welcomed me with a slight smile but described himself as someone who insists on the old methods.He: "שלום, אריאלה.En: "Hello, Ariella.He: סביבנו יש לא מעט אתגרים," הסביר ברוגע, ואני הרגשתי את ההסתייגות ממנו כלפי.En: There are quite a few challenges around us," he explained calmly, and I sensed his reservation towards me.He: באותו שבוע, פגשתי את שירה.En: That week, I met Shira.He: פניה זורחות באנרגיה ושחיוכה מסתורי.En: Her face radiated energy, and her smile was mysterious.He: היא התבוננה בידיי כל הזמן בזמן שהסברתי על השיטות היצירתיות שלי.En: She watched my hands the whole time as I explained my creative methods.He: אך היא הייתה סקפטית.En: But she was skeptical.He: "אני לא סומכת על מטפלים חדשים," שירה הצהירה בתוקף.En: "I don't trust new therapists," Shira declared firmly.He: ידעתי שעלי לפעול.En: I knew I had to act.He: החלטתי לערוך סדנת יצירה עם הצוות.En: I decided to conduct a creative workshop with the team.He: ניסינו פסיכודרמה, מוזיקה וצבעים.En: We tried psychodrama, music, and colors.He: זה היה מסע מרתק, אך גם מסובך במידה מסוימת.En: It was a fascinating journey, though somewhat complicated.He: נועם הציע לנקוט זהירות, וחלק ממני חשש שאיבדתי את הביטחון שלו.En: Noam suggested caution, and part of me feared I had lost his confidence.He: יום אחד, במהלך סדנה, שירה סוף סוף פתחה את ליבה.En: One day, during a workshop, Shira finally opened her heart.He: היא סיפרה לי על פחדים וסודות שלא חלקה עם אף אחד.En: She told me about fears and secrets she hadn't shared with anyone.He: האוויר במחלקה התמלא בתככים וריגוש חדש.En: The air in the department was filled with intrigue and new excitement.He: נועם התבונן בה באהדה.En: Noam observed her with empathy.He: במשך כל אותו זמן, כבודו לאט לאט חזר ותמונתו החמיצה מעט.En: Throughout that time, his respect slowly returned and his expression softened a bit.He: הימים חלפו, שינתה האווירה במוסד.En: The days passed, and the atmosphere in the institution changed.He: שיטותי נתקבלו, ונועם אף הציע להשתלב בפרויקט משותף.En: My methods were accepted, and Noam even suggested collaborating on a joint project.He: הרגשתי לבסוף שאני שייכת למחלקה הזו.En: I finally felt that I belonged to this department.He: שירה הביטה בי בהערכה קלילה, ושנינו ידענו שעברנו כברת דרך יחד.En: Shira looked at me with a gentle appreciation, and we both knew that we had come a long way together.He: הגעתי לכאן עם חלום ובעיקר הבנתי שהמציאות יכולה להיות מלאת השראה ותקווה.En: I came here with a dream and mainly understood that reality can be full of inspiration and hope. Vocabulary Words:psychiatric: פסיכיאטריתcorridors: מסדרונותendless: אין סופייםreservation: הסתייגותradiated: זורחותmysterious: מסתוריskeptical: סקפטיתconduct: לערוךpsychodrama: פסיכודרמהfascinating: מרתקcaution: זהירותconfidence: ביטחוןintrigue: תככיםempathy: אהדהsoftened: החמיצהinstitution: מוסדcollaborating: להשתלבjoint: משותףbelonged: שייכתgentle: קלילהappreciation: הערכהdream: חלוםinspiration: השראהstrength: כוחinitial: ראשוניתdeclared: הצהירהtherapy: תרפיהmethods: שיטותcomplicated: מסובךenthusiasm: ריגושBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Unveiling Kiruna: A Midsummer Treasure Hunt Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-07-18-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: I den djupa sommaren, när solen knappt gick ner över Kirunas marker, samlades tre vänner för ett äventyr.En: In the deep summer, when the sun barely set over the lands of Kiruna, three friends gathered for an adventure.Sv: Midsommar firades över hela Sverige, men för Linnea, Elias och Astrid var detta ingen vanlig dag.En: Midsommar was celebrated all over Sweden, but for Linnea, Elias, and Astrid, this was no ordinary day.Sv: De stod vid ingången till en gammal, övergiven gruva, redo att ge sig in i det okända.En: They stood at the entrance to an old, abandoned mine, ready to venture into the unknown.Sv: Linnea, en ivrig journalist med näsa för mysterier, hade läst om en gammal dagbok.En: Linnea, an eager journalist with a nose for mysteries, had read about an old diary.Sv: En dagbok som sägs innehålla en karta till en gömd skatt.En: A diary said to contain a map to a hidden treasure.Sv: Elias, en äventyrlig arkeolog med en kärlek till legender, var fascinerad.En: Elias, an adventurous archaeologist with a love for legends, was fascinated.Sv: Astrid, Linneas skeptiska men lojala vän, gick motvilligt med på att följa med.En: Astrid, Linnea's skeptical but loyal friend, reluctantly agreed to join them.Sv: "Mina damer och herrar," ropade Linnea med ett leende.En: "My ladies and gentlemen," Linnea shouted with a smile.Sv: "Välkommen till Kirunas förlorade historia!"En: "Welcome to Kiruna's lost history!"Sv: De skrattade nervöst vid tanken på vad de skulle upptäcka, men bestämde sig för att fortsätta.En: They laughed nervously at the thought of what they might discover, but decided to continue.Sv: Gruvans öppning var mörk och gav ifrån sig en kyla som inte hörde hemma mitt i sommaren.En: The mine's opening was dark and emitted a chill that didn't belong in the middle of summer.Sv: Rostiga spår och sönderfallna stödpelare reste sig som väderegg.En: Rusty tracks and crumbling support beams rose like weathered edges.Sv: Väggarna bar med sig ekon från tidigare arbetares slit.En: The walls carried echoes from previous workers' toil.Sv: Linnea ledde vägen med en ficklampa i handen och förde dem djupare in i gruvans labyrint.En: Linnea led the way with a flashlight in hand, guiding them deeper into the mine's labyrinth.Sv: Hon kände en blandning av spänning och oro, medan Elias kollade på väggarna efter tecken på den försvunna dagboken.En: She felt a mix of excitement and concern, while Elias looked at the walls for signs of the missing diary.Sv: Astrid följde tätt efter, mumlande om dumdristigheten i det de gjorde.En: Astrid followed closely, mumbling about the recklessness of what they were doing.Sv: De nådde en särskilt farlig kammare, där luften kändes tjockare.En: They reached a particularly dangerous chamber, where the air felt thicker.Sv: Plötsligt stannade Linnea.En: Suddenly, Linnea stopped.Sv: "Här, titta!"En: "Here, look!"Sv: ropade hon.En: she shouted.Sv: En del av gruvans vägg visade sig innehålla symboler som matchade beskrivningen från den gamla legenden.En: A part of the mine's wall revealed symbols that matched the description from the old legend.Sv: De pekade mot en del av väggen där en lös sten avslöjade ett hemligt fack.En: They pointed to a section of the wall where a loose stone unveiled a secret compartment.Sv: Men deras upptäckarglädje blev kortvarig när marken började skaka.En: But their thrill of discovery was short-lived when the ground began to tremble.Sv: En förestående gruvkollaps hotade dem.En: An impending mine collapse threatened them.Sv: Med skatten i tankarna och omsorg om deras säkerhet, plockade de snabbt dagboken och sprang tillbaka mot gruvans utgång.En: With the treasure in mind and concern for their safety, they quickly grabbed the diary and dashed back toward the mine's exit.Sv: De kämpade mot tiden.En: They raced against time.Sv: Sand och stenar rasade omkring dem.En: Sand and stones cascaded around them.Sv: Men i sista stund tog de sig ut, precis när gruvan gav vika bakom dem och begravde sin hemlighet för alltid.En: But at the last moment, they escaped, just as the mine collapsed behind them and buried its secret forever.Sv: Utanför pustade de ut, med solljuset åter på deras ansikten.En: Outside, they sighed in relief, with the sunlight once more on their faces.Sv: Linnea höll den åldrade dagboken i sina händer och gav sina vänner ett litet leende.En: Linnea held the aged diary in her hands and gave her friends a small smile.Sv: "Vi gjorde det," sa hon.En: "We did it," she said.Sv: Astrid andades tungt, hennes skepticism bytt mot ett nyfiket ljus i ögonen.En: Astrid breathed heavily, her skepticism replaced by a curious gleam in her eyes.Sv: "Det verkar som du hade rätt, Linnea.En: "It seems you were right, Linnea.Sv: Ibland är det värt att ta risker."En: Sometimes it's worth taking risks."Sv: Elias skrattade lätt och klappade dem båda på ryggen.En: Elias chuckled lightly and patted both of them on the back.Sv: "Vi hittade inte skatten, men vi har dagboken.En: "We didn't find the treasure, but we have the diary.Sv: Och det är början på en ny historia."En: And that's the beginning of a new story."Sv: Linnea såg på sina vänner, kände värmen från både solen och deras samspel.En: Linnea looked at her friends, felt the warmth from both the sun and their camaraderie.Sv: Hon hade lärt sig att balans mellan försiktighet och äventyr var nyckeln till deras framgång.En: She had learned that the balance between caution and adventure was the key to their success.Sv: Och Astrid, hon hade tagit sitt första steg mot att tro på det oförklarliga.En: And Astrid, she had taken her first step toward believing in the unexplained.Sv: Tillsammans begav de sig tillbaka mot Kirunas ljusa sommarkväll, med hjärtan fyllda av framtida löften och äventyrens kalla sötma.En: Together, they set off back toward Kiruna's bright summer evening, with hearts filled with promises of the future and the sweet chill of adventure. Vocabulary Words:adventure: äventyrmystery: mysteriumabandoned: övergivenventure: ge sig inskeptical: skeptiskreluctantly: motvilligtjournalist: journalistfascinated: fascineradreveal: avslöjacompartment: fackdangerous: farligsymbols: symbolercollapse: kollapstremble: skakatoil: slitechoes: ekontreasure: skattdiary: dagboklabyrinth: labyrintrecklessness: dumdristighetchamber: kammareunveiled: avslöjatimpending: föreståendecascade: rasaescaped: tog sig utcamaraderie: samspelgleam: glansloyal: lojalcuriosity: nyfikenhetbalance: balans

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: From Beaches to Breakthroughs: Barcelona's Startup Heroine Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-07-15-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El sol tombava darrere de l'horitzó, acolorint el cel amb tons daurats sobre la platja de Barcelona.En: The sun was setting behind the horizon, painting the sky with golden hues over the beach of Barcelona.Ca: L'incubadora de startup tecnològiques bullia d'emoció i nervis.En: The startup incubator buzzed with excitement and nerves.Ca: Joves emprenedors es reunien en petits grups, preparant els seus últims retocs, mentre les ones del mar trencaven suaument a la sorra darrere d'ells.En: Young entrepreneurs gathered in small groups, preparing their final touches, as the sea waves gently broke on the sand behind them.Ca: Júlia estava dreta, mirant per la finestra gran de l'incubadora.En: Júlia was standing, looking out of the large window of the incubator.Ca: Havia estat treballant incansablement en la seva aplicació durant mesos.En: She had been working tirelessly on her application for months.Ca: Aquesta aplicació, segons ella, canviaria la manera com les comunitats es connectaven i compartien recursos.En: This application, according to her, would change the way communities connect and share resources.Ca: La seva passió era clarament visible, però també ho eren els seus nervis.En: Her passion was clearly visible, but so were her nerves.Ca: "Oriol, estic molt nerviosa", va dir a Oriol, el seu amic de confiança i desenvolupador experimentat.En: "Oriol, I'm so nervous," she said to Oriol, her trusted friend and experienced developer.Ca: Ell sempre havia estat escèptic sobre l'èxit de l'aplicació de Júlia, però sabia el molt que significava per a ella.En: He had always been skeptical about the success of Júlia's application, but he knew how much it meant to her.Ca: "No et preocupis, Júlia", va respondre Oriol, acariciant el seu braç.En: "Don't worry, Júlia," Oriol responded, patting her arm.Ca: "Has treballat molt dur. I la teva aplicació és estupenda."En: "You've worked very hard. And your app is amazing."Ca: A la distància, Montserrat, la competidora més ferotge de Júlia, conversava animadament amb alguns inversors.En: In the distance, Montserrat, Júlia's fiercest competitor, was chatting animatedly with some investors.Ca: Era coneguda per la seva enginy i les seves connexions, i mai s'estava per trobar clients o finançament.En: She was known for her ingenuity and connections and was never shy about finding clients or funding.Ca: La presència de Montserrat només servia per augmentar la pressió sobre Júlia.En: The presence of Montserrat only served to increase the pressure on Júlia.Ca: Avui era el gran dia: la competició de pitch.En: Today was the big day: the pitch competition.Ca: Júlia sabia que les preguntes dels jutges serien dures.En: Júlia knew that the judges' questions would be tough.Ca: Calia impressionar-los.En: She needed to impress them.Ca: La seva aplicació no era només un producte tecnològic; tenia un impacte social únic.En: Her application was not just a tech product; it had a unique social impact.Ca: Això va ser el que va decidir emfatitzar en el seu discurs, enlloc de centrar-se només en les característiques tècniques.En: This is what she decided to emphasize in her speech, instead of focusing solely on the technical features.Ca: Quan va arribar la seva torn, Júlia va pujar a l'escenari.En: When her turn came, Júlia took the stage.Ca: Però dins del seu cap, els dubtes començaven a hissar-se com onades tempestuoses.En: But inside her head, doubts began to rise like stormy waves.Ca: Tanmateix, el suport d'Oriol des de la multitud i una ràpida mirada cap a la posta de sol va encoratjar-la a continuar.En: Yet, the support from Oriol in the crowd and a quick glance at the sunset encouraged her to continue.Ca: "La meva aplicació farà que les comunitats es reuneixin, compartint més del que qualsevol dispositiu mai no podria oferir", va dir, deixant de banda la seva presentació preconstruïda i parlant espontàniament des del cor.En: "My application will bring communities together, sharing more than any device could ever offer," she said, ditching her pre-made presentation and speaking spontaneously from the heart.Ca: Va explicar com un simple gest podria ajudar persones reals en temps reals.En: She explained how a simple gesture could help real people in real-time.Ca: El silenci omplia la sala quan va acabar.En: Silence filled the room when she finished.Ca: Els jutges van quedar bocabadats, i el públic també.En: The judges were amazed, and so was the audience.Ca: Va ser un moment màgic, enriquit amb la força de l'emoció genuïna.En: It was a magical moment, enriched with the force of genuine emotion.Ca: Quan van anunciar el guanyador, el nom de Júlia va ressonar per tota la sala.En: When they announced the winner, Júlia's name echoed throughout the room.Ca: Ella havia guanyat.En: She had won.Ca: El seu cor bategava ràpidament mentre aixecava el trofeu, amb Oriol aplaudint amb força al seu costat i Montserrat mirant-la amb sorpresa.En: Her heart was beating fast as she raised the trophy, with Oriol clapping loudly by her side and Montserrat looking at her in surprise.Ca: Aquesta victòria va canviar a Júlia.En: This victory changed Júlia.Ca: No només li va donar el finançament i la mentoria que necessitava, sinó que li va donar una confiança renovada en la seva visió.En: It not only gave her the funding and mentorship she needed but also renewed her confidence in her vision.Ca: Va adonar-se del valor de perseverar davant els dubtes i la competència ferotge.En: She realized the value of persevering in the face of doubts and fierce competition.Ca: Mentre el vespre feia pas a la nit, Júlia va saber que aquell era només el començament d'un nou capítol.En: As evening turned to night, Júlia knew that this was just the beginning of a new chapter.Ca: Havent conquerit els seus temors i onades de dubte, es va comprometre a seguir endavant amb més força que mai.En: Having conquered her fears and waves of doubt, she was determined to move forward with more strength than ever.Ca: La ciutat de Barcelona, amb la seva energia inacabable, seria el teló de fons perfecte per al seu viatge.En: The city of Barcelona, with its endless energy, would be the perfect backdrop for her journey. Vocabulary Words:the horizon: l'horitzógolden hues: tons dauratsthe incubator: l'incubadoraexcitement: emocióthe nerves: els nervisgently: suaumenttirelessly: incansablementthe application: l'aplicacióresources: recursosvisibly: claramenttrusted: de confiançaskeptical: escèpticsuccess: èxitpatting: acariciantthe distance: la distànciathe competitor: la competidoraingenuity: enginyconnections: connexionsthe pitch competition: la competició de pitchthe judges: els jutgestough: duresthe stage: l'escenaristormy waves: onades tempestuosesencouraged: encoratjadaspontaneously: espontàniamentsilence: el silenciamazed: bocabadatsthe audience: el públicgenuine emotion: emoció genuïnathe trophy: el trofeu

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Embracing Spontaneity: A Perfect Picnic Along Amalfi's Coast Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-07-14-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Era una calda mattina d'estate sulla Costiera Amalfitana.En: It was a warm summer morning on the Costiera Amalfitana.It: Il sole splendeva alto nel cielo, e le acque turchesi del mare brillavano in lontananza.En: The sun was shining high in the sky, and the turquoise waters of the sea sparkled in the distance.It: Le strade di Amalfi erano affollate di turisti e venditori che riempivano l'aria di voci e risate.En: The streets of Amalfi were crowded with tourists and vendors, filling the air with voices and laughter.It: Profumi di limoni freschi e pane appena sfornato riempivano le narici di chi passeggiava lungo i caratteristici vicoli.En: The scents of fresh lemons and freshly baked bread filled the nostrils of those walking along the characteristic alleys.It: Giulia camminava accanto a Marco e Elena.En: Giulia walked beside Marco and Elena.It: I tre amici erano in missione: organizzare il picnic perfetto.En: The three friends were on a mission: to organize the perfect picnic.It: Giulia voleva che questa giornata fosse speciale, una pausa dalle preoccupazioni quotidiane.En: Giulia wanted this day to be special, a break from daily worries.It: Tuttavia, il mercato era affollato e le loro prelibatezze preferite sembravano scomparire sotto le mani dei turisti.En: However, the market was crowded, and their favorite delicacies seemed to disappear under the hands of the tourists.It: "Non possiamo perdere troppo tempo qui," disse Marco controllando l'orologio, "dobbiamo seguire il nostro piano."En: "We can't spend too much time here," said Marco, checking the watch, "we have to stick to our plan."It: Giulia sospirò, guardando l'espressione seria di Marco.En: Giulia sighed, looking at Marco's serious expression.It: Voleva convincerlo a vivere il momento, a lasciarsi trasportare dalle onde dell'imprevisto.En: She wanted to convince him to live in the moment, to let himself be carried away by the waves of the unexpected.It: "Marco, perché non proviamo qualcosa di diverso?"En: "Marco, why don't we try something different?"It: suggerì, "Possiamo comprare del formaggio locale e olive, sono deliziosi!"En: she suggested, "We can buy some local cheese and olives, they're delicious!"It: Elena sorrideva, osservando come Giulia cercava di "navigare" le acque turbolente dell'organizzazione.En: Elena smiled, observing how Giulia tried to "navigate" the turbulent waters of organization.It: "Sì, Marco, hai mai provato la ricotta di bufala con il miele?En: "Yes, Marco, have you ever tried buffalo ricotta with honey?It: È un'esperienza magica," aggiunse Elena con entusiasmo.En: It's a magical experience," added Elena enthusiastically.It: Alla fine, Marco cedette, convinto dai sorrisi delle due ragazze.En: In the end, Marco gave in, convinced by the smiles of the two girls.It: Insieme, scelsero frutta fresca, pane artigianale e specialità locali dai vivaci banchetti del mercato.En: Together, they chose fresh fruit, artisanal bread, and local specialties from the lively market stalls.It: Con il cestino pieno di leccornie, Giulia sentì una piccola vittoria.En: With the basket full of goodies, Giulia felt a small victory.It: "Dai, c'è una spiaggia nascosta qui vicino, vediamo com'è," propose Giulia, guardando Marco negli occhi.En: "Come on, there's a hidden beach nearby, let's see what it's like," proposed Giulia, looking Marco in the eye.It: Dopo un momento di esitazione, Marco annuì, incuriosito.En: After a moment of hesitation, Marco nodded, intrigued.It: Giunsero alla spiaggia, un piccolo paradiso lontano dalla folla.En: They reached the beach, a small paradise away from the crowd.It: Le acque cristalline lambivano dolcemente la sabbia dorata.En: The crystal-clear waters gently lapped against the golden sand.It: Sistemati sui teli, i tre iniziarono a gustare i sapori scelti al mercato, mentre il mare cantava la sua melodia infinita.En: Settled on the blankets, the three began to enjoy the flavors chosen at the market, while the sea sang its endless melody.It: Mentre Elena si allontanava per raccogliere conchiglie, Giulia e Marco si trovarono seduti gomito a gomito.En: While Elena wandered off to collect shells, Giulia and Marco found themselves sitting elbow to elbow.It: Il rumore delle onde riempiva il silenzio tra di loro.En: The sound of the waves filled the silence between them.It: "Giulia, a volte temo di non vivere abbastanza," confessò Marco.En: "Giulia, sometimes I'm afraid I'm not living enough," confessed Marco.It: "Il mio desiderio di ordine mi tiene lontano da ciò che è veramente importante."En: "My desire for order keeps me away from what's truly important."It: Giulia lo guardò, sorpresa dalla sua sincerità.En: Giulia looked at him, surprised by his honesty.It: "Anche io ho paura," ammise, "del futuro, della mia carriera.En: "I'm afraid too," she admitted, "about the future, about my career.It: Ma oggi mi hai mostrato che si può trovare bellezza anche nel cambiare direzione."En: But today you showed me that beauty can be found even in changing directions."It: Marco sorrise, sentendo una connessione più profonda con Giulia.En: Marco smiled, feeling a deeper connection with Giulia.It: In quel momento, il loro legame era più forte che mai.En: At that moment, their bond was stronger than ever.It: Il pomeriggio scivolò tra risate e racconti di avventure passate.En: The afternoon slipped away amid laughter and tales of past adventures.It: Elena tornò con un sorrisone, mostrandosi felice di ciò che avevano creato insieme.En: Elena returned with a big smile, happy with what they had created together.It: Quando il sole iniziò a calare, colorando il cielo di sfumature rosate e dorate, sapevano che la giornata era stata un successo.En: When the sun began to set, coloring the sky with pink and golden hues, they knew the day had been a success.It: Non secondo i piani, ma secondo l'improvvisazione.En: Not according to the plans, but according to the improvisation.It: Giulia si sentiva rassicurata.En: Giulia felt reassured.It: A volte la vita ti sorprende e ti offre più di quanto tu possa immaginare, e spesso le sorprese migliori nascono dai momenti più semplici, accanto alle persone che contano davvero.En: Sometimes life surprises you and offers more than you can imagine, and often the best surprises come from the simplest moments, beside the people who truly matter. Vocabulary Words:the sun: il solewarm: caldathe waters: le acquethe streets: le stradecrowded: affollatethe vendors: i venditorithe scents: i profumithe alleys: i vicolithe mission: la missionethe delicacies: le prelibatezzethe watch: l'orologioserious: seriaunexpected: l'imprevistolocal cheese: il formaggio localenavigate: navigarebuffalo ricotta: la ricotta di bufalahoney: il mieleartisanal bread: il pane artigianalemarket stalls: i banchetti del mercatogoodies: le leccorniethe blanket: il telocrystal-clear: cristallinegolden sand: la sabbia doratashells: le conchigliethe waves: le ondeafraid: temoorder: l'ordinecareer: la carrierabond: il legamethe sunset: il tramonto

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Nature's Influence: Transforming a Festival Through Creativity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-06-22-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A nyári napsütés melegítette a Budapesti Botanikus Kert színpompás, virágos táját.En: The summer sun warmed the colorful, floral landscape of the Budapesti Botanikus Kert.Hu: A madarak vidám csicsergéssel köszöntötték a reggelt.En: The birds greeted the morning with cheerful chirping.Hu: Ebben a gyönyörű környezetben találkozott Bence és Réka, hogy megbeszéljék a nyári fesztivál részleteit.En: In this beautiful setting, Bence and Réka met to discuss the details of the summer festival.Hu: Bence, az eseményszervező, a laptopja mögött gubbasztott, tekintetével az exceleket fürkészte.En: Bence, the event organizer, was hunched over his laptop, scrutinizing spreadsheets.Hu: Mindene volt a precizitás és a szervezettség.En: Precision and organization were everything to him.Hu: Réka ezzel szemben, a művészi szemléletével, egy köteg színes papírt és tollat szorongatott.En: Réka, on the other hand, with her artistic perspective, clutched a bundle of colorful papers and pens.Hu: Aranyvesszői között lassan sétálgatott, inspiráló részleteket keresve a dekorációhoz.En: She strolled slowly among the goldenrods, seeking inspiring details for the decoration.Hu: Bence kissé idegesen megszólalt: "Réka, a feladatok listája hosszú, és a hely korlátozott.En: Bence spoke up a bit nervously: "Réka, the task list is long, and the space is limited.Hu: Fontos, hogy minden tökéletes legyen.En: It's important that everything be perfect.Hu: A mentorom is itt lesz.En: My mentor will be here too."Hu: "Réka elmosolyodott.En: Réka smiled.Hu: "Nézd, Bence, a szépség ott rejlik, ahol a természet és a művészet találkozik.En: "Look, Bence, beauty lies where nature and art meet.Hu: Hoztam néhány fotót, amit szeretnék beilleszteni a programba.En: I've brought some photos that I'd like to incorporate into the program."Hu: " Ekkor Réka előhúzta a természetfotóival teli mappáját.En: At that point, Réka pulled out her folder full of nature photographs.Hu: Bence először szkeptikusan nézte a képeket, de hamar elragadta a szépségük.En: Bence initially looked at the pictures skeptically, but soon he was captivated by their beauty.Hu: "Csodálatosak!En: "They're wonderful!"Hu: " felelte, ám az aggodalom nem csillapodott.En: he replied, though his worry did not subside.Hu: Vajon belefér-e mindez a tervbe?En: Would all of this fit into the plan?Hu: Végül Bence rádöbbent, hogy jobban együtt kellene működnie Rékával.En: Eventually, Bence realized he should work more collaboratively with Réka.Hu: „Beszéljünk!En: "Let's discuss!"Hu: ” – javasolta.En: he suggested.Hu: "Talán a fotók a látogatói térképekhez jól passzolnának.En: "Perhaps the photos would suit the visitor maps well."Hu: "Réka örömmel fogadta a javaslatot.En: Réka welcomed the suggestion happily.Hu: "Ez remek!En: "That's great!Hu: Kiegészíthetjük a térképeket a képekkel, és útmutatóként használhatjuk őket.En: We could complement the maps with the photos and use them as guides."Hu: "A közös gondolkodás eredményeképpen egy izgalmas terv körvonalazódott.En: As a result of their joint brainstorming, an exciting plan took shape.Hu: A fesztivál napja elérkezett.En: The day of the festival arrived.Hu: A Botanikus Kert színes zászlókkal és Réka fotóival ékeskedett.En: The Botanikus Kert was adorned with colorful flags and Réka's photos.Hu: A látogatók főként a fényképeket és a harmonikus dekorációt dicsérgették.En: The visitors mostly praised the photographs and the harmonious decorations.Hu: Bence mentora őszinte mosollyal gratulált.En: Bence's mentor congratulated him with a sincere smile.Hu: Réka büszkeség töltötte el, hogy a munkája ekkora sikert aratott.En: Réka was filled with pride for the success her work achieved.Hu: Bence pedig elégedetten állapította meg, hogy a kreativitás és a precizitás együtt valami különlegeset hozott létre.En: Bence was satisfied to note that creativity and precision together created something special.Hu: Azóta mindketten többé értékelik egymás hozzájárulását, és nyitottabbak a közös ötletek felé.En: Since then, both have come to appreciate each other's contributions more and are more open to collaborative ideas.Hu: Így értek véget ezek a kihívásokkal teli napok a kertben, a nyári szellő pedig tovább vitte a siker édes illatát.En: Thus ended these challenging days in the garden, and the summer breeze carried on the sweet scent of success. Vocabulary Words:scrutinizing: fürkészteprecision: precizitásorganization: szervezettségartistic: művészibundle: kötegmentally: szellemilegcollaboratively: együttműködvecomplement: kiegészíthetjükbrainstorming: közös gondolkodáspride: büszkeségadorned: ékeskedettharmonious: harmonikuscontributions: hozzájárulásátsincere: őszintecaptivated: elragadtaskeptically: szkeptikusanlimited: korlátozottinspiring: inspirálóincorporate: beillesztenioutlined: körvonalazódottachieve: aratottevaluate: értékelikdetails: részleteitevent organizer: eseményszervezőmentor: mentoromflowering: virágoschirping: csicsergésseltask: feladatokgreeted: köszöntöttéksuccess: siker

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Between City Dreams and Vineyard Roots: Zoltán's Choice Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-06-18-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A nap magasan járt az égen, amikor Zoltán a szőlőskert végéhez ért.En: The sun was high in the sky when Zoltán reached the end of the vineyard.Hu: Az apró gránitdarabok utat törtek bakancsai talpai alatt.En: The tiny granite pieces crunched under the soles of his boots.Hu: A nyári meleg mindent átölelt, a levelek susogása is alig hallatszott az enyhe szellőben.En: The summer heat embraced everything, the rustle of the leaves barely audible in the mild breeze.Hu: Valahol a háttérben Ilona és Béla hangja keveredett össze, amint a tőkék között dolgoztak.En: Somewhere in the background, Ilona and Béla's voices mingled as they worked among the vine stocks.Hu: Zoltán, akit a városi élet és a csendes vidéki világ közti döntés nyomasztott, megpihent egy fa árnyékában.En: Zoltán, burdened by the decision between city life and the quiet rural world, rested in the shade of a tree.Hu: Tekintete a hegyekhez ért, amelyeket már gyermekkorában is gyakran nézett.En: His gaze reached the mountains, which he had often looked at since childhood.Hu: A szőlő vastag fürtjei zölden csüngtek a tőkékön, készen a hamarosan érkezendő szüretre.En: The thick clusters of grapes hung green on the vines, ready for the soon-arriving harvest.Hu: Ilona, Zoltán édesanyja, felismerte fia tétovázását.En: Ilona, Zoltán's mother, recognized her son's hesitation.Hu: "Fiam," mondta mosolyogva, ahogy közelebb lépett, "a bőség e földön van.En: "My son," she said with a smile as she stepped closer, "the abundance is here on this land.Hu: De a döntés a tiéd.En: But the decision is yours."Hu: " Hangjában türelem és szeretet csengett.En: Her voice rang with patience and love.Hu: "Nem tudom, anya," válaszolta Zoltán.En: "I don't know, mother," replied Zoltán.Hu: "Annyira vonz a város izgalma, de szeretem ezt a földet is.En: "The excitement of the city attracts me so much, but I love this land as well."Hu: "Béla, Zoltán apja, megjelent a domb alján.En: Béla, Zoltán's father, appeared at the bottom of the hill.Hu: "Egy pohár fröccs sosem árt döntés előtt," mondta nevetve, és fiának átadott egy poharat az otthon készített borból.En: "A glass of 'fröccs' never hurts before a decision," he said with a laugh, handing his son a glass of homemade wine.Hu: A környék legjobbjának tartották, így Zoltán élvezettel kortyolt bele.En: It was considered the best in the area, so Zoltán sipped it with enjoyment.Hu: A nap kezdett eltűnni a dombok mögött, és a család közelebb gyűlt az esti máglyához.En: The sun began to disappear behind the hills, and the family gathered closer to the evening bonfire.Hu: A falu népe lassan gyülekezett, magnózenét játszottak, az éjszaka sötétsége a máglya sárga fényével keveredett.En: The people of the village were slowly gathering, playing music from a tape player, the darkness of the night mingling with the yellow light of the fire.Hu: Zoltán a tűz mellett állt, nézve a lángok játékát.En: Zoltán stood by the fire, watching the play of the flames.Hu: Egy pillanatra mindenki elcsendesedett, és Zoltán gondolatai visszatértek a szőlőskerthez.En: For a moment, everyone fell silent, and Zoltán's thoughts returned to the vineyard.Hu: A közösség, az ezeréves hagyományok, a megejtő táj mind összefonódtak benne ebben a pillanatban.En: The community, the thousand-year-old traditions, the captivating landscape all intertwined within him at that moment.Hu: "Még egy szezon," mondta félhangosan.En: "One more season," he said softly.Hu: Ilona és Béla egyetértően bólintottak.En: Ilona and Béla nodded in agreement.Hu: Zoltán úgy döntött, hogy marad, legalábbis míg megtanulja a mesterség fortélyait jobban.En: Zoltán decided to stay, at least until he learned the craft better.Hu: A döntés egy új szezonra szólt, új reményekkel és kihívásokkal teli nyárra.En: The decision was for a new season, a summer filled with new hopes and challenges.Hu: A bonfire füstje lassan felszállt az ég felé, Zoltán szívében pedig a családhoz és a földhöz tartozás meleg érzése erősödött meg, amit talán úgy hívnak, hogy otthon.En: The smoke from the bonfire slowly rose towards the sky, and in Zoltán's heart, the warm feeling of belonging to the family and the land strengthened, something perhaps called home. Vocabulary Words:vineyard: szőlőskertgranite: gránitsoles: talpairustle: susogásabreeze: szellőmingled: keveredettburdened: nyomasztottshade: árnyékábanclusters: fürtjeihesitation: tétovázásátabundance: bőségpatience: türelemattracts: vonzfröccs: fröccstape player: magnódarkness: sötétségecaptivating: megejtőintertwined: összefonódtakseason: szezoncraft: mesterségbonfire: máglyáhozsmoke: füstjebelonging: tartozásstrengthened: erősödötthome: otthondecision: döntéshill: dombharvest: szüretlandscape: tájwith enjoyment: élvezettel

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Springtime Revelations: Eliana's Journey to Embrace Motherhood Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-06-14-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: בכפר הקהילתי הקטן, השמש האביבית זרחה על השדות הירוקים.En: In the small community village, the spring sun shone on the green fields.He: בואנו של חג השבועות הורגש בכל פינה, והריחות של לחם חם ומאפים חלביים התפשטו באוויר.En: The arrival of the holiday of Shavuot was felt in every corner, and the scents of warm bread and dairy pastries wafted through the air.He: הכפר היה מלא בחיים ובשמחה של משפחות שהתכוננו לחגיגות.En: The village was brimming with life and the joy of families preparing for the celebrations.He: אליאנה, אישה צעירה בעלת נפש מסורתית, הייתה שקועה במחשבות שלה.En: Eliana, a young woman with a traditional soul, was lost in her thoughts.He: היא גילתה שהיא בהריון, והידיעה הזאת טלטלה את עולמה.En: She discovered she was pregnant, and this revelation shook her world.He: היא התלבטה איך לשלב את החדשות המפתיעות הללו עם התחייבויותיה לקהילה ולחג הקרוב.En: She was pondering how to integrate this surprising news with her commitments to the community and the upcoming holiday.He: נדב, בן זוגה, היה לצידה, תומך אך גם מודאג.En: Nadav, her partner, was by her side, supportive yet also worried.He: הוא רצה להיות אבא, אך פחד שלא יהיו מוכנים.En: He wanted to be a father but feared they wouldn't be ready.He: "אליאנה," הוא אמר בעדינות, "אנחנו נהיה טובים כמשפחה.En: "Eliana," he said gently, "we will be a good family.He: אני בטוח שזה הזמן שלנו."En: I am sure this is our time."He: אליאנה הנהנה, אבל עדיין חשה חוסר וודאות בלבה.En: Eliana nodded but still felt uncertainty in her heart.He: היא ידעה שמי שתוכל להציע לה תובנות היא הסבתא שלה, יעל.En: She knew that the one who could offer her insights was her grandmother, Yael.He: יעל הייתה אישה חכמה ונמרצת, מגדת דרכי חייה באהבה ונסיון.En: Yael was a wise and energetic woman, guiding the paths of her life with love and experience.He: באותו ערב, כשהכפר כולו היה עסוק בהכנות לחג, הלכה אליאנה אל יעל.En: That evening, when the whole village was busy with holiday preparations, Eliana went to Yael.He: היא מצאה אותה יושבת בחצר ביתה, מנקה עלים יבשים מהשיחים.En: She found her sitting in her yard, clearing dry leaves from the bushes.He: "סבתא," פתחה אליאנה בזהירות, "יש משהו שאני צריכה לדבר איתך עליו."En: "Grandma," Eliana began cautiously, "there's something I need to talk to you about."He: יעל הרימה את מבטה והתבוננה נכדתה בעיניים מלאות חום והבנה.En: Yael lifted her eyes and gazed at her granddaughter with warmth and understanding.He: "בואי, תשבי לידנו," היא אמרה, מלטפת את ידה של אליאנה בעדינות.En: "Come, sit by us," she said, gently patting Eliana's hand.He: אליאנה סיפרה לה על ההריון ועל הפחדים שחשבה עליהם.En: Eliana told her about the pregnancy and the fears she was considering.He: יעל הקשיבה בשקט.En: Yael listened quietly.He: לאחר דממה הסבירה, היא החלה לדבר בקולה האיטי והמכוון.En: After a thoughtful silence, she began speaking in her slow and deliberate voice.He: "מתוקה שלי, קודם כל, אני גאה בך על האומץ לדבר.En: "My dear, first of all, I'm proud of you for the courage to speak.He: החיים אמנם לא תמיד מתכננים את עצמם כפי שאנו רוצים, אבל לעתים הם מציעים לנו דברים שלא ידענו שאנו צריכים."En: Life doesn't always plan itself as we wish, but sometimes it offers us things we didn't know we needed."He: באותו לילה, במהלך החגיגה המרכזית של שבועות, כשהקהילה שרה והודתה על התנובה והשפע, אליאנה הלכה בין האנשים ופתאום חשה פליאה ממלאת אותה.En: That night, during the main celebration of Shavuot, when the community sang and gave thanks for the harvest and abundance, Eliana walked among the people and suddenly felt a sense of wonder fill her.He: היא חשה את הלחץ מתחלף בהבנה.En: She felt the pressure turning into understanding.He: החיים נהיים עשירים ומורכבים יותר כשהם משתלבים עם אחרים.En: Life becomes richer and more complex when it intertwines with others.He: לאחר השיחה עם יעל ומילות התמיכה של נדב, אליאנה החליטה.En: After the conversation with Yael and Nadav's supportive words, Eliana decided.He: היא תבחר לאמץ את ההריון ברוח שמחה ואמונה.En: She would choose to embrace the pregnancy with joy and faith.He: היא הרגישה מחוזקת בידיעתה שיש לה את הכוח להתמודד עם האתגרים שמצפים לה, ושיש לה את התמיכה הנדרשת מהמשפחה ומהקהילה.En: She felt strengthened by the knowledge that she had the power to face the challenges ahead and that she had the necessary support from her family and community.He: האביב המשיך להאיר את הכפר בצבעיו, ואליאנה מצאה את עצמה מתקרבת לדרך חדשה, מלאה באמונה ובתקווה לעתיד.En: Spring continued to illuminate the village with its colors, and Eliana found herself approaching a new path, filled with faith and hope for the future. Vocabulary Words:arrivals: בואנוbrimming: מלאrevelation: הידיעהpondering: התלבטהcommitments: התחייבויותיהinsights: תובנותgazed: התבוננהdeliberate: מכווןflavor: טעםproud: גאהcourage: אומץoffered: מציעיםintertwines: משתלביםcomplex: מורכביםembrace: לאמץchallenges: האתגריםfaith: אמונהilluminate: להאירsupportive: תומךuncertainty: חוסר וודאותwise: חכמהenergetic: נמרצתbushes: שיחיםcontemplative: מכווןwisdom: חוכמהabundance: שפעpressure: הלחץprocess: תהליךintegrate: לשלבbeloved: מתוקהBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Summer Serendipity: Love and Dreams in Yerushalayim's Market Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-06-10-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: השוק בירושלים היה מלא צבעים וריחות קיץ חמים.En: The market in Yerushalayim was filled with the colors and scents of a warm summer.He: דוכנים רבים הציגו תבלינים, פירות, ופריטים בעבודת יד.En: Numerous stalls displayed spices, fruits, and handmade items.He: המוזיקה המסורתית של חג שבועות נשמעה ברקע, והמבקרים שמחו ושוחחו באווירה חגיגית.En: The traditional music of the Chag Shavuot was heard in the background, and the visitors were happy and chatted in a festive atmosphere.He: יונתן עמד בדוכן שלו, דוכן קטן ומאורגן עם תכשיטים שהוא יצר במו ידיו.En: Yonatan stood at his stall—a small and organized booth featuring jewelry he crafted with his own hands.He: קולו היה נעים כשפנה אל עוברי האורח, אך מבטו נשאר על התכשיטים שהוא חולם להביא לעולם הרחב מעבר לשוק הירושלמי.En: His voice was pleasant as he spoke to passersby, but his gaze remained on the jewelry he dreamed of bringing to the wider world beyond the Shuk of Yerushalayim.He: מרים הסתובבה בין הדוכנים, תיירת שחיפשה ריחוק מהחיים שהותירה מאחור.En: Miriam wandered between the stalls, a tourist looking for distance from the life she left behind.He: היא נשמה עמוקות, מקווה למצוא שקט אחרי שברון הלב שלה.En: She breathed deeply, hoping to find peace after her heartbreak.He: השוק היה מקום טוב להתחיל בו מחדש, לפחות זמנית.En: The market was a good place to start anew, at least temporarily.He: "שלום," קרא יונתן בהיסוס קל, "רוצה לראות משהו מיוחד?En: "Hello," Yonatan called hesitantly, "would you like to see something special?"He: "מרים ניגשה אליו, חיוך קל על פניה.En: Miriam approached him, a slight smile on her face.He: "באמת?En: "Really?He: מה מיוחד בו?En: What's special about it?"He: "יונתן הציג לה שרשרת עדינה, עבודת יד ייחודית שהקדיש לה שעות רבות.En: Yonatan showed her a delicate necklace, a unique handmade piece to which he had dedicated many hours.He: "יש לה עיצוב מיוחד," אמר בגאווה.En: "It has a special design," he said proudly.He: "חלום שלי להציג תכשיטים כאלה מעבר לשוק.En: "My dream is to showcase such jewelry beyond the market."He: "מרים חשה את הניצוץ בעיניו.En: Miriam sensed the spark in his eyes.He: "אתה צריך להאמין בעצמך," היא עודדה אותו.En: "You should believe in yourself," she encouraged him.He: ואז פתחה את ליבה, וסיפרה לו על המסע שלה ועל מה שהותירה מאחור.En: Then she opened her heart and shared with him her journey and what she had left behind.He: עם כל מילה, הם התקרבו.En: With each word, they drew closer.He: במהלך חג השבועות, הם התיישבו יחד בכיכר השוק, מוקפים באורות וריחות החג.En: During the Chag Shavuot, they sat together in the market square, surrounded by the lights and scents of the holiday.He: יונתן החליט להציג את השרשרת המיוחדת שלו לכל המעוניין, עם תמיכתה של מרים לצידו.En: Yonatan decided to showcase his special necklace to anyone interested, with Miriam's support by his side.He: הקהל התאסף סביבם, ממלמל הערכה ורכש התכשיטים מאחד שהם יכולים לראות שהוא נעשה באהבה אמיתית.En: The crowd gathered around them, murmuring their appreciation and purchasing the jewelry, seeing it was crafted with true love.He: מרים, שהרגישה את האמון שלו בה, חשה שבירה אבל גם מחוזקת.En: Miriam, feeling his trust in her, felt broken yet strengthened.He: בסיום החגיגה הזאת, ישבו יחד על מדרכת אבן.En: At the end of this celebration, they sat together on a stone sidewalk.He: הם הבינו שמצאו משהו עמוק יותר מרק חוויה זמנית.En: They realized they had found something deeper than just a temporary experience.He: יונתן החל להאמין שהוא יכול להצליח בענק, ומרים מצאה אומץ להאמין שוב באנשים.En: Yonatan began to believe he could achieve great success, and Miriam found the courage to trust in people again.He: הכוכבים הבהירו למעלה כשמרים ויונתן חלקו רגע שקט, שונים כל כך מההמולה של השוק סביבם.En: The stars shone brightly above as Miriam and Yonatan shared a quiet moment, so different from the hustle and bustle of the market around them.He: הם הבינו שלפעמים די במפגש אקראי כדי לשנות את החיים לנצח.En: They understood that sometimes an accidental meeting is enough to change life forever. Vocabulary Words:numerous: רביםstalls: דוכניםspices: תבליניםhandmade: בעבודת ידtraditional: מסורתיתfestive: חגיגיתstall: דוכןpleasant: נעיםpassersby: עוברי האורחshowcase: להציגdelicate: עדינהnecklace: שרשרתcrafted: יצרspark: ניצוץappreciation: הערכהpurchasing: רכשcrafted: נעשהtrust: אמוןstrengthened: מחוזקתcelebration: חגיגהsidewalk: מדרכתhustle: המולהbustle: המולהaccidental: אקראיscents: ריחותatmosphere: אווירהhesitantly: בהיסוסunique: ייחודיתdedicated: הקדישgathered: התאסףBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

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

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: From Curds to Connections: Lieke's Market Day Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-06-02-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De zon scheen fel boven de drukke markt van middeleeuws Utrecht.En: The sun shone brightly over the busy market of medieval Utrecht.Nl: De lucht was vol geuren van verse kruiden en geluiden van handelaars die hun koopwaar aanboden.En: The air was filled with the scents of fresh herbs and the sounds of vendors offering their wares.Nl: Lieke stond nerveus achter haar kraam, haar zelfgemaakte kazen keurig opgestapeld in rieten manden.En: Lieke stood nervously behind her stall, her homemade cheeses neatly stacked in wicker baskets.Nl: Vandaag was belangrijk; het was Pinksteren en de markt zou druk zijn met mensen die lekkernijen zochten voor hun feesten.En: Today was important; it was Pentecost and the market would be crowded with people looking for treats for their celebrations.Nl: Lieke dacht aan haar ouders die thuis waren, wachtend op het geld dat ze vandaag zou verdienen.En: Lieke thought of her parents at home, waiting for the money she would earn today.Nl: Ze voelde de druk.En: She felt the pressure.Nl: Gerrit en Matthijs, twee ervaren handelaars, stonden verderop en riepen luide aanbiedingen.En: Gerrit and Matthijs, two experienced traders, stood further down and called out loud offers.Nl: Hun prijzen waren laag, te laag voor Lieke om te matchen.En: Their prices were low, too low for Lieke to match.Nl: "Kom en probeer mijn kaas!"En: "Come and try my cheese!"Nl: riep ze, maar haar stem werd overschaduwd door die van de anderen.En: she cried, but her voice was overshadowed by the others.Nl: Plotseling, donkere wolken verzamelden zich boven de markt.En: Suddenly, dark clouds gathered above the market.Nl: De regen begon zachtjes, maar werd al snel een stortbui.En: The rain began softly but quickly turned into a downpour.Nl: Zelfzekere klanten vluchtten naar schuilplaatsen, en Lieke's hoop begon te vervagen.En: Confident customers fled to find shelter, and Lieke's hopes began to fade.Nl: Maar ze gaf niet op.En: But she didn't give up.Nl: Ze opende een kleine pot met haar speciale honingkaas en bood gratis proefstukjes aan aan de paar voorbijgangers die bleven.En: She opened a small jar of her special honey cheese and offered free samples to the few passersby who remained.Nl: "Proef deze kaas," zei ze met een glimlach.En: "Taste this cheese," she said with a smile.Nl: "Mijn oma gebruikte dit recept in de velden van het platteland."En: "My grandmother used this recipe in the fields of the countryside."Nl: Haar verhalen wekten nieuwsgierigheid op.En: Her stories sparked curiosity.Nl: Mensen stopten en luisterden terwijl ze vertelde over de zorg en liefde die in elke kaasmakenprocedure stak.En: People stopped and listened as she talked about the care and love that went into every cheese-making process.Nl: Haar passie werkte, het trok mensen aan die in de regen vol interesse luisterden.En: Her passion worked, attracting people who listened with interest even in the rain.Nl: Net toen de mensen zich begonnen te verzamelen, brak de storm in volle kracht los.En: Just as people began to gather, the storm unleashed its full force.Nl: Maar iets bijzonders gebeurde.En: But something special happened.Nl: Enkele klanten, die haar verhalen hadden gehoord, maakten zich niet druk om de regen.En: Some customers, who had heard her stories, didn't care about the rain.Nl: Ze kochten haar kaas, één na één, hun ogen vol bewondering.En: They bought her cheese, one by one, their eyes full of admiration.Nl: "Geef me er nog een, Lieke, het is de beste kaas die ik ooit heb geproefd!"En: "Give me another, Lieke, it's the best cheese I've ever tasted!"Nl: zei een klant enthousiast.En: said one customer enthusiastically.Nl: Lieke's manden raakten leeg, en haar hart vulde zich met dankbaarheid.En: Lieke's baskets emptied, and her heart filled with gratitude.Nl: Ondanks de regen en de druk was ze erin geslaagd.En: Despite the rain and the pressure, she had succeeded.Nl: Ze realiseerde zich dat haar vermogen om met mensen te verbinden door haar verhalen net zo waardevol was als de kaas zelf.En: She realized that her ability to connect with people through her stories was just as valuable as the cheese itself.Nl: Die dag leerde ze dat ze niet alleen een goede kaasmaker was, maar ook een verhalenverteller die de harten van mensen kon raken.En: That day, she learned that she was not only a good cheese maker but also a storyteller who could touch people's hearts.Nl: Toen de regen eindelijk stopte, stond Lieke onder haar kleurige luifel, omringd door nieuwe vrienden en een voldaan gevoel.En: When the rain finally stopped, Lieke stood under her colorful canopy, surrounded by new friends and a sense of fulfillment.Nl: Ze wist dat ze genoeg had verdiend voor haar familie, en nog belangrijker, ze had een manier gevonden om haar klanten meer te geven dan alleen kaas.En: She knew she had earned enough for her family, and more importantly, she had found a way to give her customers more than just cheese.Nl: Ze keerde huiswaarts met lege manden maar een vol hart, zeker dat ze haar plek had gevonden in de wereld.En: She returned home with empty baskets but a full heart, sure that she had found her place in the world. Vocabulary Words:shone: scheenbusy: drukkevendors: handelaarswares: koopwaarnervously: nerveusstall: kraamneatly: keurigwicker: rietenbaskets: mandenexperienced: ervarengathered: verzamelddownpour: stortbuishelter: schuilplaatsenfaded: vervagenpassersby: voorbijgangerssparked: wektencuriosity: nieuwsgierigheidcare: zorgpassion: passiegather: verzamelenunleashed: lossloegadmiration: bewonderinggratitude: dankbaarheidpressure: drukconnect: verbindenvaluable: waardevolfulfillment: voldaanreturned: huiswaartsempty: leegcolorful: kleurige

Fluent Fiction - Danish: The Art of Discovery: A Shared Journey to Recognition Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-06-01-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Solen skinnede klart på Arken Museum of Modern Art.En: The sun shone brightly on the Arken Museum of Modern Art.Da: Det var en varm sommerdag, og Søren og Freja gik gennem de lyse sale.En: It was a warm summer day, and Søren and Freja walked through the bright halls.Da: Søren, en ivrig kunsthistoriker, kunne ikke skjule sin spænding.En: Søren, an eager art historian, could not hide his excitement.Da: Freja, med drømmen om at blive en anerkendt kunstner, gik stille ved siden af ham, optaget af farverne og formerne omkring hende.En: Freja, with the dream of becoming a recognized artist, walked quietly beside him, captivated by the colors and shapes around her.Da: Museet var fyldt med innovative og abstrakte værker.En: The museum was filled with innovative and abstract works.Da: Søren stoppede ved et maleri.En: Søren stopped at a painting.Da: Noget ved det fangede hans opmærksomhed.En: Something about it caught his attention.Da: Freja, der bemærkede hans stilhed, kiggede også.En: Freja, noticing his silence, looked too.Da: "Hvad ser du?" spurgte hun nysgerrigt.En: "What do you see?" she asked curiously.Da: "Det er et mesterværk," svarede Søren.En: "It's a masterpiece," replied Søren.Da: "Det kunne være en uopdaget perle."En: "It could be an undiscovered gem."Da: Freja så fascineret på det.En: Freja gazed at it, fascinated.Da: Hendes kreative sind begyndte straks at væve en historie.En: Her creative mind immediately began to weave a story.Da: "Vi skal fortælle verden," sagde hun.En: "We must tell the world," she said.Da: Men nu begyndte de to venner at tænke over konsekvenserne.En: But now the two friends began to consider the consequences.Da: Søren ønskede at verificere maleriet med sin professor.En: Søren wanted to verify the painting with his professor.Da: Denne opdagelse kunne fremme hans akademiske karriere.En: This discovery could advance his academic career.Da: Freja derimod tænkte på sin journalistven, der kunne offentliggøre deres fund.En: Freja, on the other hand, thought about her journalist friend who could publish their finding.Da: Begge ønskede anerkendelse, men af forskellige årsager.En: Both wanted recognition, but for different reasons.Da: Mens de stod der, opstod der en spænding.En: As they stood there, tension arose.Da: "Vi skal tage en beslutning," sagde Søren bestemt.En: "We need to make a decision," said Søren decisively.Da: "Hvis vi holder det hemmeligt for længe, kan vi miste retten til opdagelsen."En: "If we keep it secret too long, we might lose the right to the discovery."Da: Freja tænkte over hans ord.En: Freja considered his words.Da: "Men hvad nu hvis vi fokuserer på historien først?En: "But what if we focus on the story first?Da: Mit kunstværk kunne fange folks opmærksomhed."En: My artwork could capture people's attention."Da: De diskuterede højlydt foran maleriet. Deres stemmer steg i en følelsesladet dialog.En: They argued loudly in front of the painting, their voices rising in an emotional dialogue.Da: De indså, at deres forskellige mål skabte en barriere mellem dem.En: They realized that their different goals created a barrier between them.Da: Men dybt inde vidste de begge, at de skulle træffe en beslutning sammen.En: But deep inside, they both knew they had to make a decision together.Da: Til sidst sagde Søren stille: "Vi burde arbejde sammen.En: Finally, Søren said quietly, "We should work together.Da: Din kunst og min viden. En samarbejdet historie."En: Your art and my knowledge. A collaborative story."Da: Freja nikkede langsomt.En: Freja nodded slowly.Da: "Ja, lad os gøre det.En: "Yes, let's do that.Da: Vi rapporterer først efter vi har skabt noget sammen."En: We report only after we've created something together."Da: De gik hånd i hånd mod udgangen, uden at vide hvilke døre denne opdagelse kunne åbne for dem begge.En: They walked hand in hand towards the exit, not knowing which doors this discovery could open for them both.Da: De havde lært, at succes ikke kun kommer fra individuel præstation, men også fra at arbejde sammen.En: They had learned that success does not come only from individual achievement but also from working together.Da: Pludselig føltes museet ikke kun som en bygning fuld af kunst – men et sted, hvor deres fælles rejse startede.En: Suddenly, the museum didn't feel like just a building full of art anymore – but a place where their shared journey began.Da: Og således, i solen udenfor museet, planlagde de deres næste skridt sammen, fyldt med håb og inspiration.En: And so, in the sunlight outside the museum, they planned their next steps together, filled with hope and inspiration. Vocabulary Words:shone: skinnedebrightly: klarteager: ivrighistorian: kunsthistorikerexcitement: spændingcaptivated: optagetinnovative: innovativecuriously: nysgerrigtmasterpiece: mesterværkundiscovered: uopdagetgem: perlefascinated: fascineretweave: væveverify: verificereconsequences: konsekvenseradvance: fremmeacademic: akademiskerecognition: anerkendelsetension: spændingdecisively: bestemtemotional: følelsesladetdialogue: dialogbarrier: barrierecreative: kreativecollaborative: samarbejdetachievement: præstationjourney: rejseinspiration: inspirationcapture: fangepublish: offentliggøre

Fluent Fiction - Italian: The Science of Gifting: Giovanni's Museum Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-06-01-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Il sole primaverile illuminava le strade di Milano mentre Giovanni, Alessandra e Marcello entravano nel Museo della Scienza.En: The spring sun illuminated the streets of Milano as Giovanni, Alessandra, and Marcello entered the Museo della Scienza.It: Il loro obiettivo era chiaro: trovare un regalo perfetto per la sorella di Giovanni, una grande appassionata di scienza.En: Their goal was clear: to find the perfect gift for Giovanni's sister, a big science enthusiast.It: Camminando attraverso il museo, i loro occhi brillavano di curiosità, ma Giovanni sentiva il peso della decisione.En: As they walked through the museum, their eyes shone with curiosity, but Giovanni felt the weight of the decision.It: La sezione del negozio di souvenir era un mondo di meraviglie.En: The souvenir shop section was a world of wonders.It: La luce brillante illuminava scaffali pieni di giocattoli educativi, libri colorati e kit scientifici.En: Bright light illuminated shelves full of educational toys, colorful books, and scientific kits.It: Famiglie e bambini vagavano entusiasti, commentando le straordinarie invenzioni.En: Families and children wandered excitedly, commenting on the extraordinary inventions.It: Giovanni non riusciva a distogliere lo sguardo dai tre oggetti che aveva adocchiato.En: Giovanni couldn't take his eyes off the three objects he had spotted.It: Un set di chimica scintillante, un libro affascinante sull'astronomia, e un puzzle di dinosauri dalle forme insolite.En: A sparkling chemistry set, a fascinating book on astronomy, and a dinosaur puzzle of unusual shapes.It: Si strofinò il mento, indeciso.En: He rubbed his chin, undecided.It: La sua sorella avrebbe adorato ciascuno di questi regali.En: His sister would have loved each of these gifts.It: "Mio consiglio è il libro," suggerì Alessandra con entusiasmo.En: "My advice is the book," suggested Alessandra enthusiastically.It: "Lei ama le stelle, ricordi?"En: "She loves the stars, remember?"It: "Invece, io sceglierei il set di chimica," disse Marcello, scuotendo leggermente la testa.En: "Instead, I would choose the chemistry set," said Marcello, shaking his head slightly.It: "Passerebbe ore a sperimentare."En: "She would spend hours experimenting."It: Giovanni ascoltava, preso nel vortice dei loro suggerimenti, ma ogni opzione sembrava ugualmente intrigante.En: Giovanni listened, caught in the whirlwind of their suggestions, but every option seemed equally intriguing.It: Il tempo passava e la sua indecisione cresceva.En: Time was passing, and his indecision was growing.It: La paura di deludere sua sorella lo paralizzava.En: The fear of disappointing his sister paralyzed him.It: Ma nel profondo, una piccola voce si fece strada.En: But deep down, a small voice made its way through.It: Il puzzle di dinosauri.En: The dinosaur puzzle.It: Giovanni si ricordò di quanto sua sorella amasse giocare e scoprire cose nuove.En: Giovanni remembered how much his sister loved to play and discover new things.It: Forse questa sarebbe stata l'idea giusta.En: Perhaps this would be the right idea.It: "Sarà il puzzle," dichiarò infine, nonostante i suoi amici avessero opinioni diverse.En: "It will be the puzzle," he finally declared, despite his friends having different opinions.It: Alla cassa, mentre pagava, sentiva ansia e speranza mescolarsi.En: At the cashier, as he paid, he felt anxiety and hope mix.It: "Spero piacerà," mormorò.En: "I hope she'll like it," he murmured.It: Più tardi, mentre uscivano dal museo, Giovanni si rese conto di una grande verità.En: Later, as they left the museum, Giovanni realized a great truth.It: Non si trattava di scegliere il regalo perfetto.En: It wasn't about choosing the perfect gift.It: Era il pensiero, l'amore dietro la scelta, che contava davvero.En: It was the thought, the love behind the choice, that really mattered.It: Abbracciò i suoi amici, grato per il loro supporto e sicuro della sua scelta.En: He hugged his friends, grateful for their support and confident in his choice.It: Con il sole che iniziava a tramontare, Giovanni camminava verso casa con il regalo avvolto tra le mani.En: With the sun beginning to set, Giovanni walked home with the gift wrapped in his hands.It: Nel suo cuore, sapeva di aver fatto una buona scelta e che sua sorella avrebbe trovato gioia e scoperta nel colorato mondo dei dinosauri.En: In his heart, he knew he had made a good choice and that his sister would find joy and discovery in the colorful world of dinosaurs. Vocabulary Words:the sun: il solethe goal: l'obiettivothe gift: il regaloenthusiast: l'appassionatacuriosity: la curiositàthe decision: la decisionethe souvenir shop: il negozio di souvenirthe world: il mondothe wonder: la meravigliathe shelf: lo scaffaleeducational toys: i giocattoli educativithe scientific kit: il kit scientificoto wander: vagarethe invention: l'invenzioneto spot: adocchiaresparkling: scintillantefascinating: affascinantethe astronomy: l'astronomiathe chin: il mentoundecided: indecisothe whirlwind: il vorticeintriguing: intriganteto disappoint: deludereto paralyze: paralizzarethe cashier: la cassaanxiety: l'ansiathe support: il supportowrapped: avvoltodiscovery: la scopertathe truth: la verità

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

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: The Truth Behind the Canvas: A Rembrandt Revelation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-05-24-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De zon scheen helder door de glazen dakramen van het Amsterdamse Kunstmuseum.En: The sun shone brightly through the glass ceiling windows of the Amsterdamse Art Museum.Nl: Bezoekers bewonderden de schilderijen van Nederlandse meesters.En: Visitors admired the paintings of Dutch masters.Nl: Tussen hen, bij het nieuwe Rembrandt-werk, stond Sophie.En: Among them, by the new Rembrandt piece, stood Sophie.Nl: Ze bekeek het schilderij nauwkeurig.En: She examined the painting carefully.Nl: Haar ogen speurden elk detail, gefocust en onrustig.En: Her eyes scanned every detail, focused and restless.Nl: Niet ver van haar stond Jeroen.En: Not far from her stood Jeroen.Nl: Met een zelfverzekerde glimlach op zijn gezicht sprak hij met een groep geïnteresseerden.En: With a self-assured smile on his face, he spoke with a group of interested people.Nl: Als ambitieuze kunsthandelaar wilde hij bekendheid krijgen.En: As an ambitious art dealer, he wanted to gain recognition.Nl: Deze vondst van een Rembrandt was zijn kans.En: This find of a Rembrandt was his chance.Nl: De twee kenden elkaar vaag.En: The two knew each other vaguely.Nl: Sophie herinnerde zich zijn naam van een vorige tentoonstelling.En: Sophie remembered his name from a previous exhibition.Nl: Plots draaide Jeroen zich om en zag Sophie.En: Suddenly, Jeroen turned around and saw Sophie.Nl: Hij glimlachte.En: He smiled.Nl: "Sophie, toch?En: "Sophie, right?Nl: Wat vind je van de nieuwe Rembrandt?En: What do you think of the new Rembrandt?"Nl: " vroeg hij.En: he asked.Nl: Sophie aarzelde even.En: Sophie hesitated for a moment.Nl: "Het is indrukwekkend, maar ik.En: "It's impressive, but I...Nl: ik heb twijfels.En: I have doubts."Nl: "Hij keek verbaasd.En: He looked surprised.Nl: "Twijfels?En: "Doubts?"Nl: ""Mijn vader was de kunsthistoricus die dit schilderij authenticeerde," legde Sophie uit, haar stem zachtjes.En: "My father was the art historian who authenticated this painting," Sophie explained, her voice soft.Nl: "Ik vrees dat zijn werk werd veranderd.En: "I fear that his work was altered."Nl: "Jeroen's glimlach verdween.En: Jeroen's smile disappeared.Nl: "Wat bedoel je?En: "What do you mean?"Nl: "Sophie en Jeroen liepen samen naar een hoek van de zaal.En: Sophie and Jeroen walked together to a corner of the room.Nl: Stil legde Sophie haar zorgen uit.En: Silently, Sophie explained her concerns.Nl: Kleine details in het schilderij klopten niet met haar vaders notities.En: Small details in the painting didn't match her father's notes.Nl: "Waarom vertel je mij dit?En: "Why are you telling me this?"Nl: " vroeg Jeroen.En: Jeroen asked.Nl: "Wat wil je dat ik doe?En: "What do you want me to do?"Nl: ""Alsjeblieft, help me.En: "Please, help me.Nl: We moeten de waarheid ontdekken," zei Sophie wanhopig.En: We need to discover the truth," Sophie said desperately.Nl: Jeroen keek naar de grond.En: Jeroen looked at the ground.Nl: Zijn ambities werkten in zijn hoofd, maar diep van binnen voelde hij haar eerlijkheid.En: His ambitions played in his head, but deep down he felt her honesty.Nl: "Oké, ik ben bij je.En: "Okay, I'm with you.Nl: Maar hoe bewijs je dit?En: But how do you prove this?"Nl: "Daarna brachten ze uren in het archief van het museum door.En: After that, they spent hours in the museum's archive.Nl: Ze zochten naar stukken die het werk van Sophie's vader zouden ondersteunen.En: They searched for pieces that would support Sophie's father's work.Nl: Geduldig en gefocust werkten ze samen.En: Patiently and focused, they worked together.Nl: Uiteindelijk, in een oude map, vonden ze het bewijs: schetsen en notities van Sophie's vader die duidelijk afwijkingen van het huidige schilderij laat zien.En: Eventually, in an old folder, they found the evidence: sketches and notes from Sophie's father that clearly showed discrepancies from the current painting.Nl: Met het bewijs in handen gingen ze naar de museumdirecteur.En: With the evidence in hand, they went to the museum director.Nl: Het was een moeilijke discussie, maar Sophie en Jeroen werkten als een sterk team.En: It was a tough discussion, but Sophie and Jeroen worked as a strong team.Nl: De waarheid kwam aan het licht.En: The truth came to light.Nl: Het schilderij was niet zoals het oorspronkelijk was bevonden.En: The painting was not as it was originally found to be.Nl: De juiste artiest kreeg erkenning en Sophie's vader kreeg de eer die hij verdiende.En: The rightful artist received recognition, and Sophie's father got the honor he deserved.Nl: Na afloop stonden Sophie en Jeroen in de museumtuin.En: Afterward, Sophie and Jeroen stood in the museum garden.Nl: Bloesems van de bomen vielen zachtjes om hen heen.En: Blossoms from the trees fell gently around them.Nl: "Bedankt, Jeroen," zei Sophie oprecht.En: "Thank you, Jeroen," Sophie said sincerely.Nl: Hij glimlachte.En: He smiled.Nl: "Ik heb veel geleerd.En: "I learned a lot.Nl: Integriteit is belangrijker dan naam of faam.En: Integrity is more important than name or fame."Nl: "Sophie knikte, haar zelfvertrouwen gegroeid.En: Sophie nodded, her self-confidence grown.Nl: De waarheid had gezegevierd, en samen hadden ze het bereikt.En: The truth had triumphed, and together they had achieved it.Nl: Ze liepen het museum uit, het voorjaar tegemoet, met een nieuw gevoel van voldoening en vriendschap.En: They walked out of the museum, into the spring, with a new sense of fulfillment and friendship. Vocabulary Words:admired: bewonderdenauthenticity: authenticeerdeambitious: ambitieuzeself-assured: zelfverzekerdehesitated: aarzeldealtered: veranderddiscrepancies: afwijkingendiscovered: ontdekkenevidence: bewijsintegrity: integriteitfulfillment: voldoeningfulfillment: voldoeningdiscussion: discussiegently: zachtjesnotices: notitiessupport: ondersteunenfocused: gefocustconcerns: zorgenhonesty: eerlijkheidrecall: herinnerdefaintly: vaagmasterpieces: meesterspatently: geduldigblossoms: bloesemsrecognition: erkenningauthenticating: authenticeerdetriumph: zegevierdachievement: bereiktartwork: schilderijhistorian: kunsthistoricus