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Fluent Fiction - Italian: When Art Sparks Love: A Summer Stroll in Giardini di Boboli Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-06-20-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Era una luminosa mattina d'estate nei Giardini di Boboli a Firenze.En: It was a bright summer morning in the Giardini di Boboli in Firenze.It: Lorenzo camminava lentamente, il suo cane Pippo al fianco.En: Lorenzo walked slowly, his dog Pippo at his side.It: L'architetto amava la tranquillità del giardino, un rifugio verde pieno di storie rinascimentali.En: The architect loved the tranquility of the garden, a green refuge full of Renaissance stories.It: Portava con sé un taccuino, pronto a catturare scorci di bellezza architettonica.En: He carried a notebook with him, ready to capture glimpses of architectural beauty.It: Non lontano, Giulia passeggiava con il suo cane Luna.En: Not far away, Giulia was strolling with her dog Luna.It: Vestiva casual ma elegante, il suo sguardo attento ai dettagli storici intorno a lei.En: She dressed casually but elegantly, her gaze attentive to the historical details around her.It: Giulia godeva di ogni finesettimana trascorso come guida volontaria, spiegando ai visitatori i segreti di Firenze.En: Giulia enjoyed every weekend spent as a volunteer guide, explaining to visitors the secrets of Firenze.It: Lorenzo si fermò per schizzare una statua.En: Lorenzo stopped to sketch a statue.It: Sentì una voce dolce spiegare la storia del giardino a un piccolo gruppo di turisti.En: He heard a sweet voice explaining the history of the garden to a small group of tourists.It: Era Giulia.En: It was Giulia.It: Lei parlava con passione del giardino creato dai Medici, di statue antiche e di fontane monumentali.En: She spoke passionately about the garden created by the Medici, about ancient statues and monumental fountains.It: Lorenzo esitò.En: Lorenzo hesitated.It: Era sempre stato riservato, preferendo i suoi disegni alla conversazione.En: He had always been reserved, preferring his drawings to conversation.It: Ma qualcosa nella voce di Giulia lo incuriosì.En: But something in Giulia's voice intrigued him.It: Avvicinandosi, la salutò: "La tua spiegazione è stata affascinante."En: Approaching her, he said hello: "Your explanation was fascinating."It: Giulia sorrise, sorpresa e compiaciuta.En: Giulia smiled, surprised and pleased.It: "Grazie," rispose, "mi piace quando qualcuno è interessato alla storia che racconto."En: "Thank you," she replied, "I enjoy it when someone is interested in the history I tell."It: Decisero di camminare insieme.En: They decided to walk together.It: Pippo e Luna giocavano tra le piante, mentre Lorenzo e Giulia discutevano d'arte e storia.En: Pippo and Luna played among the plants, while Lorenzo and Giulia discussed art and history.It: Un improvviso acquazzone estivo li costrinse a rifugiarsi sotto un padiglione.En: An unexpected summer shower forced them to take refuge under a pavilion.It: Lorenzo e Giulia risero, asciugandosi la pioggia dalle braccia.En: Lorenzo and Giulia laughed, drying the rain from their arms.It: Sotto la tettoia, parlarono sinceramente delle loro passioni e dei loro sogni.En: Under the canopy, they spoke sincerely about their passions and dreams.It: Lorenzo raccontò dei suoi progetti architettonici; Giulia condivise il suo amore per l'arte e l'idea di scrivere un libro sui giardini di Firenze.En: Lorenzo talked about his architectural projects; Giulia shared her love for art and the idea of writing a book about the gardens of Firenze.It: Il temporale passò, lasciando spazio a un bellissimo arcobaleno.En: The storm passed, making way for a beautiful rainbow.It: Sotto quei colori vivi, Lorenzo e Giulia scambiarono i loro contatti.En: Under those vibrant colors, Lorenzo and Giulia exchanged their contact information.It: Si sentivano ispirati, pronti a scoprire insieme altre meraviglie nascoste della città.En: They felt inspired, ready to discover other hidden wonders of the city together.It: Da quel giorno, Lorenzo trovò nuova ispirazione nelle sue passeggiate con Giulia.En: From that day, Lorenzo found new inspiration on his walks with Giulia.It: Vedeva la città con occhi diversi, arricchiti dalla loro amicizia.En: He saw the city with different eyes, enriched by their friendship.It: Giulia, dal canto suo, aveva trovato in Lorenzo un compagno di avventure accanto al quale l'arte diventava ancora più viva e intensa.En: Giulia, for her part, had found in Lorenzo a companion for adventures, beside whom art became even more alive and intense.It: Così, nei Giardini di Boboli, era nata una nuova connessione, quella che univa due anime appassionate e curiose, pronte a esplorare insieme il vasto mondo della bellezza.En: Thus, in the Giardini di Boboli, a new connection was born, one that united two passionate and curious souls, ready to explore together the vast world of beauty. Vocabulary Words:the architect: l'architettotranquility: la tranquillitàglimpses: gli scorcinotebook: il taccuinoto capture: catturarethe gaze: lo sguardoattentive: attentoto stroll: passeggiareelegant: elegantefascinating: affascinantethe garden: il giardinoreserved: riservatoto sketch: schizzarethe fountain: la fontanamonumental: monumentaleto hesitate: esitarethe storm: il temporalethe pavilion: il padiglioneunexpected: improvvisothe rainbow: l'arcobalenoto inspire: ispirarethe canopy: la tettoiaancient: anticoto share: condivideresincerely: sinceramentethe refuge: il rifugiocurious: curiosointense: intensothe volunteer: il volontariothe companion: il compagno

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Winter's Whisper: A Serendipitous Reunion in the Garden Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-06-20-22-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: El aroma a hierba fresca invadía el aire.En: The aroma of fresh grass filled the air.Es: El Jardín Botánico de Buenos Aires, incluso en invierno, era un paraíso verde.En: The Jardín Botánico de Buenos Aires, even in winter, was a green paradise.Es: Las hojas susurraban con el viento, y las ramas de los árboles se mecían suavemente.En: The leaves whispered with the wind, and the branches of the trees swayed gently.Es: Santiago caminaba entre los senderos del jardín.En: Santiago walked among the garden paths.Es: Sus ojos brillaban al observar cada planta.En: His eyes shone as he observed each plant.Es: Era un hombre dedicado a su oficio.En: He was a man dedicated to his craft.Es: La botánica era su pasión.En: Botany was his passion.Es: Hoy, buscaba una planta rara que florecía en invierno.En: Today, he was searching for a rare plant that bloomed in winter.Es: Esto lo mantenía absorto, pero había algo en su corazón que a veces latía con añoranza.En: This kept him absorbed, but there was something in his heart that sometimes beat with longing.Es: Un deseo de conectar con el pasado.En: A desire to connect with the past.Es: Al otro lado del jardín, Paloma observaba el paisaje a través de las páginas de un cuaderno.En: On the other side of the garden, Paloma was observing the landscape through the pages of a notebook.Es: Era una escritora en busca de inspiración.En: She was a writer searching for inspiration.Es: Recordaba los tiempos más simples con una sensación de calidez y nostalgia.En: She remembered simpler times with a feeling of warmth and nostalgia.Es: Al levantar la vista, vio una figura conocida entre las plantas.En: As she looked up, she saw a familiar figure among the plants.Es: Era Santiago.En: It was Santiago.Es: Su corazón dio un pequeño brinco.En: Her heart gave a little leap.Es: La última vez que se vieron fue hace años.En: The last time they saw each other was years ago.Es: Las palabras quedaron atrapadas en su garganta.En: Words were trapped in her throat.Es: ¿Y si el pasado había cambiado demasiado?En: What if the past had changed too much?Es: Pero la magia del jardín la empujó a dejar atrás sus inseguridades.En: But the magic of the garden pushed her to leave her insecurities behind.Es: Mientras Santiago se adentraba más en el jardín, Paloma decidió enfrentarse a sus temores.En: As Santiago went further into the garden, Paloma decided to confront her fears.Es: Dio un paso, y luego otro, acercándose a él.En: She took a step, and then another, approaching him.Es: La casualidad los unió en un camino sinuoso del jardín, un encuentro inesperado en el rincón más verde.En: Chance brought them together on a winding garden path, an unexpected encounter in the greenest corner.Es: "Santiago," dijo Paloma, su voz apenas un susurro entre las hojas.En: "Santiago," said Paloma, her voice barely a whisper among the leaves.Es: Él se detuvo, sorprendido.En: He stopped, surprised.Es: Al girarse, el brillo en sus ojos era puro asombro.En: As he turned, the shine in his eyes was pure amazement.Es: "Paloma," respondió, y en su nombre latía una promesa de recuerdos compartidos.En: "Paloma," he responded, and in her name was a promise of shared memories.Es: Ambos quedaron allí un momento, sin saber qué decir.En: They stayed there for a moment, unsure of what to say.Es: Finalmente, Santiago rió suavemente.En: Finally, Santiago laughed softly.Es: "¿Qué haces aquí?"En: "What are you doing here?"Es: preguntó.En: he asked.Es: "Buscando inspiración," admitió Paloma.En: "Looking for inspiration," admitted Paloma.Es: "Y parece que la he encontrado."En: "And it seems I've found it."Es: Juntos caminaron por el jardín, recordando risas y anécdotas del pasado.En: Together, they walked through the garden, recalling laughter and anecdotes from the past.Es: Los momentos que compartieron les mostraron que las cosas importantes nunca cambian.En: The moments they shared showed them that important things never change.Es: Sus intereses, aunque distintos, se alineaban de maneras inesperadas: las plantas y las palabras, una combinación que podía florecer en algo nuevo.En: Their interests, though different, aligned in unexpected ways: plants and words, a combination that could bloom into something new.Es: Al caer la tarde, una nueva chispa se encendía dentro de ellos.En: As the afternoon waned, a new spark ignited within them.Es: Santiago entendió que su pasión por las plantas podía ser compartida.En: Santiago understood that his passion for plants could be shared.Es: Necesitaba más que su trabajo.En: He needed more than just his work.Es: Mientras tanto, Paloma sintió su creatividad renacer, con nuevas historias brotando entre sus pensamientos.En: Meanwhile, Paloma felt her creativity rekindle, with new stories sprouting in her thoughts.Es: En medio de ese oasis invernal, Santiago y Paloma encontraron más que un raro encuentro.En: In the midst of that winter oasis, Santiago and Paloma found more than a rare encounter.Es: Hallaron una oportunidad.En: They found an opportunity.Es: No solo para colaborar, sino para revivir una amistad que desafió el paso del tiempo.En: Not just to collaborate, but to revive a friendship that defied the passage of time.Es: Y mientras el sol se escondía entre los árboles, una posibilidad florecía.En: And as the sun hid among the trees, a possibility bloomed. Vocabulary Words:aroma: el aromagreen paradise: el paraíso verdeto whisper: susurrarbranches: las ramasto sway: mecerpaths: los senderoscraft: el oficioto long: anhelarlandscape: el paisajenotebook: el cuadernoinspiration: la inspiraciónnostalgia: la nostalgiainsecurity: la inseguridadchance: la casualidadwinding: sinuosoencounter: el encuentroto whisper: susurraramazed: asombroshared memories: los recuerdos compartidosto laugh: reírto admit: admitiranecdote: la anécdotaalignment: alinearspark: la chispato rekindle: renaceroasis: el oasisto revive: revivirfriendship: la amistadto defy: desafiarpossibility: la posibilidad

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Midsummer Magic: Bridging Family Bonds in Swedish Countryside Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-06-18-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Det var en varm sommarmorgon i den svenska landsbygden.En: It was a warm summer morning in the Swedish countryside.Sv: Solen lyste över gröna fält fulla av blommor, och små stugor sträckte sig bortanför kullarna.En: The sun shone over green fields full of flowers, and small cottages stretched beyond the hills.Sv: Det doftade av nyklippt gräs och björklöv.En: The air smelled of freshly cut grass and birch leaves.Sv: Astrid klev av bussen med kameran hängande runt halsen.En: Astrid stepped off the bus with a camera hanging around her neck.Sv: Hon var 35 år, en passionerad fotograf, och det var länge sedan hon varit hemma.En: She was 35 years old, a passionate photographer, and it had been a long time since she had been home.Sv: Hon hade lämnat landet för storstadslivet.En: She had left the country for city life.Sv: Nu var hon tillbaka för att fira midsommar och återkoppla med sin bror, Lennart.En: Now she was back to celebrate Midsummer and reconnect with her brother, Lennart.Sv: Lennart, äldre och jordnära, stod vid vägkanten och väntade.En: Lennart, older and down-to-earth, stood by the roadside waiting.Sv: Han var en 42-årig bonde vars liv kretsade kring att sköta familjens gård.En: He was a 42-year-old farmer whose life revolved around running the family farm.Sv: Lennart ville att gården skulle stanna i familjen, men det hade skapat spänningar.En: Lennart wanted the farm to stay in the family, but this had created tensions.Sv: Astrid förstod inte alltid hans val, och de hade förlorat kontakten.En: Astrid didn't always understand his choices, and they had lost touch.Sv: "Välkommen hem!"En: "Welcome home!"Sv: ropade Lennart med ett brett leende när han såg sin syster.En: shouted Lennart with a broad smile when he saw his sister.Sv: Astrid log tillbaka, något nervös, men glad att vara där.En: Astrid smiled back, somewhat nervous, but glad to be there.Sv: De promenerade hemåt, pratade om allt som hänt sedan sist.En: They walked home, talking about everything that had happened since last time.Sv: Lennarts hus låg inbäddat bland träden, med en rik doft av blommor i luften.En: Lennart's house was nestled among the trees, with a rich scent of flowers in the air.Sv: Det var midsommarförberedelser överallt – kransar, bär och sill.En: There were Midsummer preparations everywhere—wreaths, berries, and herring.Sv: Astrid erbjöd sig att hjälpa honom.En: Astrid offered to help him.Sv: Hon ville tillbringa mer tid med Lennart och lära känna hans liv.En: She wanted to spend more time with Lennart and get to know his life.Sv: När kvällen kom, steg spänningen.En: As evening came, the excitement grew.Sv: Barnen sprang runt och vuxna förberedde sig för firandet.En: Children ran around, and adults prepared for the celebration.Sv: Men när solen började sänka sig och ljudet av fioler fyllde luften, blev atmosfären mer laddad.En: But as the sun began to set and the sound of fiddles filled the air, the atmosphere became more charged.Sv: Diskussionen började vid bordet, med sill och snaps.En: The discussion began at the table, with herring and schnapps.Sv: Lennarts tankar om gårdens betydelse för familjen krockade med Astrids moderna livsstil.En: Lennart's thoughts on the farm's importance to the family clashed with Astrid's modern lifestyle.Sv: Snart blev deras röster högljudda, fyllda med tidigare osagda ord och gammalt groll.En: Soon their voices were loud, filled with previously unspoken words and old grudges.Sv: Men midsommarnatten var lång.En: But the Midsummer night was long.Sv: Efter många fler ord och känslor som svallade, skålade syskonen för försoning.En: After many more words and emotions that surged, the siblings toasted to reconciliation.Sv: Under den klara stjärnhimlen förstod de varandra bättre.En: Under the clear starry sky, they understood each other better.Sv: I skenet av brasan, pratade de om barndomsminnen, om drömmar, och om familjens framtid.En: In the glow of the bonfire, they talked about childhood memories, dreams, and the family's future.Sv: Astrid insåg hur mycket hon uppskattade sommarens enkla glädje och vikten av traditioner.En: Astrid realized how much she appreciated summer's simple joys and the importance of traditions.Sv: Hon lovade att besöka mer, att förstå sin bror och hans val.En: She promised to visit more, to understand her brother and his choices.Sv: Lennart, på sin sida, förstod att även om livet var annorlunda, fanns det fortfarande plats för bandet mellan syskon.En: Lennart, for his part, understood that even though life was different, there was still room for the bond between siblings.Sv: Natten följde med skratt och sånger.En: The night followed with laughter and songs.Sv: När solen gick upp igen, låg en ny tystnad mellan Astrid och Lennart.En: When the sun rose again, there was a new silence between Astrid and Lennart.Sv: Inte en från avstånd, utan en av närhet och nyvunnen förståelse.En: Not one of distance, but of closeness and newfound understanding.Sv: För det var, trots allt, sommar på den svenska landsbygden, där värme och kärlek alltid skulle finnas.En: For after all, it was summer in the Swedish countryside, where warmth and love would always be found. Vocabulary Words:countryside: landsbygdencottage: stugorbirch: björkpassionate: passioneradreconnect: återkoppladown-to-earth: jordnärafarmer: bonderevolved: kretsadetensions: spänningarnestled: inbäddatpreparations: förberedelserwreaths: kransarberries: bärcharged: laddadfiddles: fioleratmosphere: atmosfärenclashed: krockadegrudges: grollsurged: svalladereconciliation: försoningbonfire: brasanchildhood: barndomsjoys: glädjetraditions: traditionerpromised: lovadebond: bandetsiblings: syskonlaughter: skrattsilence: tystnadcloseness: närhet

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Gondolier's Quest: Chasing Dreams Beyond Venezia's Canals Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-06-17-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Il sole di mezzogiorno splendeva forte sui canali di Venezia.En: The midday sun shone brightly over the canals of Venezia.It: Lorenzo era in piedi sulla sua gondola, la barca nera lucente, mentre remava dolcemente tra le acque calme.En: Lorenzo stood on his gondola, the shiny black boat, while he rowed gently through the calm waters.It: Accanto a lui, Giulia sedeva una piccola panchina di legno, sognando ad occhi aperti.En: Next to him, Giulia sat on a small wooden bench, daydreaming.It: "Fratello," disse Giulia con un sorriso, "Ti vedo sempre felice qui, ma so che vuoi vedere il mondo."En: "Brother," Giulia said with a smile, "I always see you happy here, but I know you want to see the world."It: Lorenzo sospirò, guardando le antiche facciate degli edifici che scorrevano lentamente alla loro destra.En: Lorenzo sighed, looking at the ancient facades of the buildings slowly floating by on their right.It: Amava Venezia, ma il desiderio di viaggiare era forte.En: He loved Venezia, but the desire to travel was strong.It: "Sofia dice che c'è tanta bellezza qui," iniziò Lorenzo, pensando alla sua amica e guida turistica esperta.En: "Sofia says there is so much beauty here," Lorenzo began, thinking about his friend and expert tour guide.It: "Ma io voglio vedere cosa c'è oltre l'orizzonte.En: "But I want to see what's beyond the horizon.It: Ogni tanto mi chiedo se il mondo là fuori può offrire quello che cerco."En: Sometimes I wonder if the world out there can offer what I'm looking for."It: Giulia lo guardò seriamente.En: Giulia looked at him seriously.It: "Non dovresti sentirti in colpa per quello che vuoi.En: "You shouldn't feel guilty for what you want.It: La mamma e il papà capiranno."En: Mom and Dad will understand."It: Proprio in quel momento, mentre passavano sotto uno dei ponti di pietra, Sofia salutò dalla riva.En: Just at that moment, as they passed under one of the stone bridges, Sofia waved from the shore.It: "Buongiorno, amici miei!"En: "Good morning, my friends!"It: esclamò, avvicinandosi con passo agile.En: she exclaimed, approaching with a spry step.It: "Vedo che il cielo è sereno, perfetto per una nuova avventura, no?"En: "I see the sky is clear, perfect for a new adventure, isn't it?"It: Lorenzo fermò la gondola e alzò lo sguardo verso Sofia, sapendo che lei conosceva bene le sue inquietudini.En: Lorenzo stopped the gondola and looked up at Sofia, knowing that she understood his restlessness well.It: "Sofia," iniziò, "cosa faresti se avessi la possibilità di esplorare il mondo, ma ti sentissi legato da responsabilità qui?"En: "Sofia," he began, "what would you do if you had the chance to explore the world, but felt tied down by responsibilities here?"It: Sofia sorrise saggiamente.En: Sofia smiled wisely.It: "Lorenzo, Venezia sarà sempre qui.En: "Lorenzo, Venezia will always be here.It: Non perdere il tuo sogno.En: Don't lose your dream.It: Puoi sempre tornare a casa con storie e ricordi, e nel frattempo, sarai più ricco di esperienze."En: You can always come back home with stories and memories, and in the meantime, you'll be richer in experiences."It: Quelle parole risuonarono profondamente in Lorenzo.En: Those words resonated deeply with Lorenzo.It: Le acque tranquille sembravano ora riflettere nuove speranze.En: The tranquil waters now seemed to reflect new hopes.It: Lorenzo sentì il peso dell'angoscia sollevarsi un poco, lasciando spazio a un pizzico di eccitazione.En: Lorenzo felt the weight of his anguish lift a little, making room for a spark of excitement.It: "Sai una cosa?"En: "You know what?"It: disse Lorenzo, rivolgendosi a Giulia e Sofia.En: said Lorenzo, addressing Giulia and Sofia.It: "Ho deciso di fare un breve viaggio.En: "I've decided to take a short trip.It: Non troppo lontano, ma abbastanza per scoprire qualcosa di nuovo.En: Not too far, but enough to discover something new.It: Prometto che tornerò presto."En: I promise I'll come back soon."It: Giulia applaudì e Sofia annuì con incoraggiamento.En: Giulia clapped and Sofia nodded with encouragement.It: "Sì, Lorenzo.En: "Yes, Lorenzo.It: Scopri il mondo," disse sua sorella con gioia negli occhi.En: Discover the world," his sister said with joy in her eyes.It: "E portaci storie incredibili quando tornerai."En: "And bring us incredible stories when you return."It: Mentre Lorenzo proseguiva lungo i canali, sentì un senso di libertà che non provava da tempo.En: As Lorenzo continued along the canals, he felt a sense of freedom he hadn't experienced in a long time.It: Era pronto per una nuova avventura, sapendo che avrebbe sempre avuto una casa a Venezia.En: He was ready for a new adventure, knowing he would always have a home in Venezia.It: Sorrise al pensiero del futuro, mentre il sole estivo continuava a baciare la città eterna con la sua luce dorata.En: He smiled at the thought of the future, while the summer sun kept kissing the eternal city with its golden light. Vocabulary Words:midday: mezzogiornoto shine: splenderebench: panchinato daydream: sognare ad occhi apertifaçade: facciataancient: anticohorizon: orizzonteguilty: in colparesponsibility: responsabilitàto wave: salutareshore: rivaspry: agileto approach: avvicinarsiwise: saggiorestlessness: inquietudineeternal: eternoanguish: angosciaspark: pizzicoadventure: avventurato explore: esplorareto reflect: riflettereto float: scorrerelighter: lucenteto untie: legatocalm: calmoto promise: prometterefreedom: libertàexperience: esperienzato encourage: incoraggiareto clap: applaudire

Fluent Fiction - French: Blooming Bonds: How a Garden Transformed Neighbors Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-06-17-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Le soleil brille doucement sur le quartier moderne, où les rues sont bordées de jardins colorés.En: The sun gently shines over the modern neighborhood, where the streets are lined with colorful gardens.Fr: La brise printanière danse dans l'air, parfumée de fleurs écloses.En: The spring breeze dances in the air, scented with blooming flowers.Fr: Camille, une botaniste passionnée mais réservée, s'agenouille dans son jardin.En: Camille, a passionate but reserved botanist, kneels in her garden.Fr: Elle observe avec attention les plantes qu'elle vient de mettre en terre.En: She carefully observes the plants she has just placed in the soil.Fr: Ses mains sont couvertes de terre, mais son esprit est serein.En: Her hands are covered in earth, but her mind is at peace.Fr: « Bonjour, Camille !En: "Hello, Camille!"Fr: » Théo, son voisin, lui fait signe de l'autre côté de la haie.En: Théo, her neighbor, waves from the other side of the hedge.Fr: Théo vit dans le quartier depuis quelques années.En: Théo has lived in the neighborhood for a few years.Fr: Il est graphiste, un peu excentrique, mais toujours souriant.En: He is a graphic designer, a bit eccentric, but always smiling.Fr: Il tient une grande plante en pot.En: He is holding a large potted plant.Fr: « Je vois que tu aimes jardiner ?En: "I see you like gardening?"Fr: » Camille sourit, un peu timide.En: Camille smiles, a bit shy.Fr: « Oui, j'adore ça.En: "Yes, I love it.Fr: C'est une pause bienvenue après la ville.En: It's a welcome break from the city."Fr: » Ils parlent des plantes, des fleurs préférées et des meilleurs moments pour planter.En: They talk about plants, favorite flowers, and the best times for planting.Fr: Théo est ravi de trouver quelqu'un qui partage son amour pour le jardinage.En: Théo is thrilled to find someone who shares his love for gardening.Fr: Pourtant, il hésite, craignant d'être trop insistant.En: Yet he hesitates, fearing he might be too forward.Fr: Camille, elle, se méfie un peu de s'ouvrir après une mauvaise expérience sentimentale.En: Camille, for her part, is a little wary of opening up after a bad romantic experience.Fr: Pour se sentir chez elle dans ce nouveau quartier, Camille a une idée.En: To feel at home in this new neighborhood, Camille has an idea.Fr: Elle propose de créer un club de jardinage où les voisins peuvent partager conseils et anecdotes.En: She suggests creating a gardening club where neighbors can share tips and anecdotes.Fr: Théo accepte avec enthousiasme.En: Théo agrees with enthusiasm.Fr: Ils deviennent peu à peu amis, échangeant astuces et histoires fleuries.En: They gradually become friends, exchanging tips and blooming stories.Fr: Au bout de quelques semaines, le quartier organise une compétition de jardins.En: After a few weeks, the neighborhood organizes a garden competition.Fr: Camille et Théo décident de travailler ensemble sur un projet.En: Camille and Théo decide to work together on a project.Fr: Ils choisissent de créer un petit jardin zen, combinant fleurs colorées et pierres harmonieuses.En: They choose to create a small zen garden, combining colorful flowers and harmonious stones.Fr: Chaque jour, ils se retrouvent après le travail.En: Every day, they meet after work.Fr: Ils plantent, arrosent, arrangent avec soin chaque détail.En: They plant, water, and carefully arrange every detail.Fr: Camille commence à se sentir plus à l'aise avec Théo.En: Camille starts feeling more comfortable with Théo.Fr: Elle découvre qu'ils partagent bien plus que l'amour des plantes; des rires, des rêves, et des passions communes éclosent entre eux.En: She discovers they share much more than a love for plants; laughter, dreams, and common passions bloom between them.Fr: Le jour de la compétition arrive, et leur jardin est admiré par tous.En: The day of the competition arrives, and their garden is admired by all.Fr: Les couleurs éclatent sous le soleil, et l'équilibre des formes apaise l'œil.En: The colors burst under the sun, and the balance of shapes soothes the eye.Fr: Camille et Théo remportent le premier prix.En: Camille and Théo win first prize.Fr: Dans l'euphorie du moment, Camille sent qu'il est temps de se confier.En: In the euphoria of the moment, Camille feels it's time to confide.Fr: « Théo », dit-elle doucement après la cérémonie, « je n'étais pas sûre de pouvoir à nouveau faire confiance à quelqu'un.En: "Théo," she says softly after the ceremony, "I wasn't sure I could trust anyone again.Fr: Mais tu m'as prouvé le contraire.En: But you proved me wrong."Fr: » Théo sourit, rassuré et heureux.En: Théo smiles, reassured and happy.Fr: « Merci, Camille.En: "Thank you, Camille.Fr: Moi aussi, j'avais besoin de trouver quelqu'un avec qui partager.En: I also needed to find someone to share with."Fr: » Leurs regards se croisent, chargés d'émotions sincères.En: Their eyes meet, filled with sincere emotions.Fr: Ensemble, ils décident de continuer ce qu'ils ont commencé.En: Together, they decide to continue what they've started.Fr: Le jardin est le début d'une nouvelle aventure.En: The garden is the beginning of a new adventure.Fr: Camille découvre une véritable communauté.En: Camille discovers a true community.Fr: Théo, lui, trouve le courage d'exprimer ses sentiments.En: Théo, on his part, finds the courage to express his feelings.Fr: Dans ce quartier vibrant de vie et de couleurs, Camille et Théo trouvent leur place.En: In this neighborhood vibrant with life and colors, Camille and Théo find their place.Fr: Pas seulement dans le jardin, mais aussi dans le cœur l'un de l'autre.En: Not only in the garden but also in each other's hearts. Vocabulary Words:the sun: le soleilneighborhood: le quartierbreeze: la briseblooming: éclosesthe botanist: la botanistereserved: réservéesoil: la terrehedge: la haieeccentric: excentriquepotted plant: la plante en potenthusiasm: l'enthousiasmeanecdotes: anecdotescompetition: la compétitionzen garden: le jardin zenharmonious: harmonieusesdetails: détailscommon: communesburst: éclatentbalance: l'équilibresoothes: apaisefirst prize: le premier prixeuphoria: l'euphorieto confide: se confiersincere: sincèresadventure: l'aventurecommunity: la communautévibrant: vibrantfeelings: les sentimentsfind: trouventshare: partager

Fluent Fiction - French: Unraveling Secrets: The Mystery of Camille's Disappearance Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-06-16-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Au cœur d'un campus universitaire effervescent, sous un ciel de printemps où l'air était doux et parfumé par les fleurs, Élodie vivait sa première année dans un foyer d'étudiants.En: In the heart of a bustling campus universitaire, under a spring sky where the air was sweet and scented with flowers, Élodie was experiencing her first year in a student dormitory.Fr: Elle partageait sa chambre avec Camille, une étudiante discrète qui s'intéressait à l'art et à la photographie.En: She shared her room with Camille, a reserved student interested in art and photography.Fr: Élodie appréciait cette proximité, même si Camille restait souvent secrète.En: Élodie enjoyed this closeness, even though Camille often remained secretive.Fr: Un matin lumineux, Élodie se réveilla avec une sensation étrange.En: One bright morning, Élodie woke up with a strange feeling.Fr: La moitié de la chambre, celle de Camille, était anormalement vide.En: Camille's half of the room was unusually empty.Fr: Ses affaires personnelles, son ordinateur et ses livres avaient disparu.En: Her personal belongings, computer, and books had disappeared.Fr: Sur le bureau, une enveloppe restait posée, adressée "À Élodie".En: On the desk, an envelope remained, addressed "To Élodie."Fr: Elle l'ouvrit, une petite tension dans le ventre.En: She opened it, a small tension in her belly.Fr: À l'intérieur, juste une simple feuille indiquant : "Réfléchis et cherche.En: Inside, just a simple note indicating: "Think and search.Fr: Je suis plus près que tu ne le penses."En: I am closer than you think."Fr: Intriguée, Élodie se sentait comme une détective dans un de ses romans préférés.En: Intrigued, Élodie felt like a detective in one of her favorite novels.Fr: Chaque coin de la chambre lui apparaissait comme une énigme à résoudre.En: Every corner of the room appeared to her as a puzzle to be solved.Fr: Elle parla à Julien, leur voisin de palier, pour tenter de trouver des indices.En: She spoke to Julien, their neighbor across the hall, to try to find clues.Fr: Mais Julien haussa les épaules, peu concerné.En: But Julien shrugged, unconcerned.Fr: "Peut-être est-elle partie en week-end ?"En: "Maybe she went away for the weekend?"Fr: suggéra-t-il avant de partir en cours.En: he suggested before heading to class.Fr: Pas découragée, Élodie inspecta chaque centimètre de leur espace commun.En: Not discouraged, Élodie inspected every inch of their shared space.Fr: Ses yeux s'attardèrent sur le livre préféré de Camille, un roman d'aventure.En: Her eyes lingered on Camille's favorite book, an adventure novel.Fr: En ouvrant la couverture, elle découvrit une clé soigneusement collée à l'intérieur.En: Upon opening the cover, she discovered a key carefully taped inside.Fr: Sûre que cela était un indice important, elle décida de fouiller davantage.En: Sure that this was an important clue, she decided to investigate further.Fr: Plus tard, dans la salle commune où régnait une douce ambiance de bavardage, elle fit tomber la clé en glissant sa main dans sa poche.En: Later, in the common room where a gentle buzz of chatter reigned, she dropped the key while slipping her hand into her pocket.Fr: Curieuse, elle la montra à quelques amis.En: Curious, she showed it to a few friends.Fr: L'un d'eux, étudiant le bâtiment, reconnut la clé.En: One of them, a student of the building, recognized the key.Fr: "Ça ouvre le grenier," dit-il en souriant.En: "It opens the attic," he said with a smile.Fr: Armée de nouvelles informations, Élodie se rendit au grenier du dortoir, rarement visité, silencieux et poussiéreux.En: Armed with new information, Élodie went to the dormitory attic, rarely visited, silent and dusty.Fr: Dans un coin sombre, elle découvrit une boîte contenant des dessins de Camille.En: In a dark corner, she discovered a box containing drawings by Camille.Fr: En dessous, un carnet noir révélait un plan : "Retrouve-moi dimanche à midi près de la fontaine du campus".En: Beneath it, a black notebook revealed a plan: "Meet me Sunday at noon by the campus fountain."Fr: Dimanche arriva.En: Sunday arrived.Fr: Près de l'ancienne fontaine entourée de roses, Élodie vit Camille, toute souriante.En: Near the old fountain surrounded by roses, Élodie saw Camille, all smiles.Fr: Camille avoua avoir monté cette disparition comme un jeu pour tester la solidarité et la perspicacité d'Élodie.En: Camille confessed to having staged this disappearance as a game to test Élodie's solidarity and insight.Fr: Elle voulait savoir si ses amis sauraient percer son secret.En: She wanted to see if her friends could uncover her secret.Fr: Avec un sourire complice, Élodie réalisa que la vraie découverte était plus qu'un mystère résolu.En: With a knowing smile, Élodie realized that the true discovery was more than a solved mystery.Fr: Elle avait gagné en confiance et appris l'importance de l'amitié véritable.En: She had gained confidence and learned the importance of true friendship.Fr: Le campus autour d'elles, parsemé de fleurs éclatantes, semblait applaudir leur nouvel élan vers une sincère camaraderie.En: The campus around them, dotted with vibrant flowers, seemed to applaud their fresh leap towards sincere camaraderie. Vocabulary Words:the heart: le cœurbustling: effervescentthe dormitory: le foyerreserved: discrètethe closeness: la proximitéunusually: anormalementbelongings: les affairesthe envelope: l'enveloppethe tension: la tensionthe belly: le ventreintrigued: intriguéethe detective: la détectivethe mystery: l'énigmeto solve: résoudreto shrug: hausser les épaulesunconcerned: peu concernéto inspect: inspecterthe adventure: l'aventurecarefully: soigneusementthe clue: l'indicethe common room: la salle communethe chatter: le bavardagecurious: curieuseto recognize: reconnaîtrethe attic: le greniersilent: silencieuxdusty: poussiéreuxthe drawing: le dessinbeneath: en dessousthe notebook: le carnet

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Grapes of Passion: Merging Dreams and Family Legacy Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-06-14-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A nap már magasan járt az égen, amikor Bence a szőlőtőkék között sétált Etyeken.En: The sun was already high in the sky when Bence walked among the vineyard rows in Etyek.Hu: A szőlőskertjük soraiban friss, zöld levelek bukkantak elő, a június eleji szellő pedig kellemesen lengedezett a dombok között.En: Fresh, green leaves emerged in their vineyard rows, and the early June breeze gently swayed between the hills.Hu: Bence mélyet lélegzett, hagyva, hogy a szőlő édes illata ellepje a lelkét.En: Bence took a deep breath, letting the sweet smell of grapes flood his soul.Hu: Mégis valahogy nem tudta elengedni a gondolatait.En: Yet somehow, he couldn't let go of his thoughts.Hu: Bence filmeket akart készíteni.En: Bence wanted to make movies.Hu: Álmában filmrendező volt, de jelenleg a családi birtok várt rá.En: In his dreams, he was a film director, but currently, the family estate awaited him.Hu: Az édesapja, Áron, már nem volt a régi.En: His father, Áron, was no longer the man he used to be.Hu: Az egészsége egyre inkább romlott, és ő arra vágyott, hogy gyermekei együtt vigyázzanak a szőlőre, amely generációk óta a család tulajdona volt.En: His health was increasingly deteriorating, and he longed for his children to take care of the vineyard together, which had been in the family for generations.Hu: Katalin, Bence nővére, mindig támogatta és igyekezett megtartani a hagyományokat.En: Katalin, Bence's sister, always supported him and tried to uphold the traditions.Hu: "Nincs is annál szebb, mint látni, hogyan fejlődik valami a kezeid alatt," mondogatta gyakran, miközben ő is serénykedett a tőkék között.En: "There's nothing more beautiful than seeing something grow under your hands," she often said while she was busy among the vines.Hu: A család összegyűlt a szüretre.En: The family gathered for the harvest.Hu: Ezen a napon nem volt különleges ünnep, de a szőlő szedése mindig különleges ­alkalom volt.En: It wasn't a special holiday on this day, but grape picking was always a special occasion.Hu: Bence viszont másra gondolt.En: However, Bence had other things on his mind.Hu: Egy filmes projekt lehetősége bontakozott előtte, melyet azonban a családi munka miatt el kellett volna utasítania.En: A filmmaking project opportunity was unfolding before him, yet he would have had to reject it because of the family work.Hu: Katalin látta rajta a feszültséget.En: Katalin saw the tension in him.Hu: Letette a szerszámot és közelebb lépett.En: She put down the tools and stepped closer.Hu: "Mi a baj, Bence?" - kérdezte lágy hangon. "Téged valami bánt."En: "What's wrong, Bence?" she asked gently. "Something's bothering you."Hu: Bence mély levegőt vett.En: Bence took a deep breath.Hu: "Nehéz dolgot kérsz tőlem, Katalin.En: "You're asking a hard thing from me, Katalin.Hu: Apát és téged sem akarok cserben hagyni, de a filmezés... az számomra minden.En: I don't want to let down Dad and you, but filmmaking... it's everything to me.Hu: Most van egy nagy esélyem."En: I have a great chance right now."Hu: Áron ekkor lépett elő a szőlősorok árnyékából.En: Áron then stepped out of the shadows among the grape rows.Hu: "Mi mindent megértünk, fiam," mondta rekedtes hangon.En: "We understand everything, my son," he said in a hoarse voice.Hu: "De azt is tudnod kell, hogy örülök, ha boldog vagy."En: "But you should also know that I'm happy if you're happy."Hu: Ahogy a nap lassan eltűnt a dombok mögött, a három ember a szőlőtőkék között állt, a naplemente arany színnel festette meg őket.En: As the sun slowly disappeared behind the hills, the three stood among the vines, the sunset painting them in golden hues.Hu: Csend támadt, de ebben a csendben Bence döntésre jutott.En: Silence fell, but in this silence, Bence came to a decision.Hu: Meg akarta tartani a szőlőt és használni is akarta, hogy megvalósítsa álmait.En: He wanted to keep the vineyard and use it to achieve his dreams.Hu: "Mi lenne, ha a filmezést a szőlőnkkel kombinálnám?" kérdezte végül.En: "What if I combined filmmaking with our vineyard?" he finally asked.Hu: "Készíthetnék egy filmet Etyekről, a szőlőnkről, a családunk történetéről.En: "I could make a film about Etyek, about our vineyard, about our family's story.Hu: Ez híd lehetne a két világ között."En: This could be a bridge between the two worlds."Hu: Katalin és Áron elmosolyodtak.En: Katalin and Áron smiled.Hu: "Ez egy remek ötlet," válaszolta Katalin.En: "That's a great idea," replied Katalin.Hu: "Így nemcsak a birtok marad a családban, hanem új életet is adsz neki."En: "Not only will the estate stay in the family, but you'll also give it new life."Hu: Bence szíve megkönnyebbült.En: Bence's heart felt lighter.Hu: Végre nem választania kellett, hanem alkotnia.En: He finally didn't have to choose; he could create.Hu: Ebben a pillanatban a szőlőskert többé nem korlátozás volt számára, hanem egy új kezdet.En: At that moment, the vineyard was no longer a limitation for him, but a new beginning.Hu: A nap utolsó sugarai táncot jártak a szőlőleveleken, és Bence tudta, hogy megtalálta a saját útját, amely szorosan összekapcsolódik a családéval.En: The last rays of the sun danced on the grape leaves, and Bence knew he had found his path, closely intertwined with the family's. Vocabulary Words:vineyard: szőlőskertrows: sorokbreeze: szellőemerged: bukkantak előgently: kellemesenswayed: lengedezettdeteriorating: romlottuphold: megtartanitraditions: hagyományokatharvest: szürettense: feszültségetreject: utasítaniatools: szerszámothoarse: rekedtesfade: eltűntsilence: csendcombine: kombinálnámbridge: hídsmiled: elmosolyodtaklimitation: korlátozásnew beginning: új kezdethues: színnelintertwined: összekapcsolódikopportunity: lehetőségeproject: projektoccasion: alkalomsoul: lélekgeneration: generációksupport: támogattadecision: döntésre

Fluent Fiction - French: Parisian Fate: When Art and Words Collide in Montmartre Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-06-14-22-34-00-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Dans le cœur vibrant de Montmartre, un café charmant repose sur la rue animée.En: In the vibrant heart of Montmartre, a charming café rests on the bustling street.Fr: Le parfum des viennoiseries réveille les papilles, tandis que la mélodie douce du jazz français emplit l'air.En: The scent of viennoiseries awakens the taste buds, while the soft melody of French jazz fills the air.Fr: Les murs du café sont ornés de tableaux colorés, témoins du passage d'artistes et de rêveurs.En: The walls of the café are adorned with colorful paintings, witnesses to the passage of artists and dreamers.Fr: Les tables en bois sont pleines de touristes et de locaux, cherchant un moment de pause dans le tumulte parisien.En: The wooden tables are full of tourists and locals, seeking a moment of pause in the Parisian hustle.Fr: Parmi cette agitation, Camille, une artiste en quête d'inspiration, s'installe à une petite table, regardant la foule avec désespoir.En: Amidst this bustle, Camille, an artist in search of inspiration, sits at a small table, looking at the crowd with despair.Fr: Ses pinceaux reposent, inutilisés, dans son sac.En: Her brushes rest, unused, in her bag.Fr: Elle est bloquée, incapable de trouver le sujet qui allumera sa création.En: She is blocked, unable to find the subject that will ignite her creation.Fr: Non loin d'elle, Luc, un écrivain, furette dans son carnet pour quelques mots perdus entre les lignes.En: Not far from her, Luc, a writer, rummages through his notepad for a few lost words between the lines.Fr: Lui aussi est en quête de magie, celle qui embrasera enfin son roman.En: He too is in search of magic, the kind that will finally set his novel ablaze.Fr: Les deux ne se connaissent pas encore, mais le destin a d'autres plans.En: The two do not know each other yet, but destiny has other plans.Fr: Élise, une amie commune, entre dans le café, saluant à gauche et à droite.En: Élise, a mutual friend, enters the café, greeting left and right.Fr: Elle est pressée et laisse tomber son manteau sur une chaise libre.En: She is in a hurry and drops her coat on an empty chair.Fr: Elle part vite, oubliant sa promesse informelle de rencontrer Camille.En: She leaves quickly, forgetting her informal promise to meet Camille.Fr: En partant, Élise empêche Luc de prendre la dernière table disponible.En: As she leaves, Élise prevents Luc from taking the last available table.Fr: En voyant cela, Camille se lève et s'approche de Luc.En: Seeing this, Camille gets up and approaches Luc.Fr: "Bonjour," dit-elle, les lèvres serrées, "cette table est prise, je crois."En: "Hello," she says, lips tight, "this table is taken, I think."Fr: Luc la regarde avec surprise.En: Luc looks at her with surprise.Fr: "Ah, je suis désolé," répond-il en souriant légèrement.En: "Ah, I'm sorry," he responds with a slight smile.Fr: "Je ne savais pas.En: "I didn't know.Fr: Je cherchais simplement un endroit tranquille."En: I was just looking for a quiet spot."Fr: Camille hésite puis soupire.En: Camille hesitates then sighs.Fr: "Je comprends.En: "I understand.Fr: Nous cherchons tous quelque chose ici."En: We are all searching for something here."Fr: Une conversation s'engage.En: A conversation begins.Fr: Camille raconte ses frustrations, sa quête d'une nouvelle muse, tandis que Luc confie ses propres difficultés avec son roman.En: Camille shares her frustrations, her search for a new muse, while Luc confides his own difficulties with his novel.Fr: Peu à peu, leurs mots se mélangent, et leurs rires surgissent comme la lumière d'un printemps naissant.En: Gradually, their words blend, and their laughter emerges like the light of budding spring.Fr: Ils réalisent qu'ils partagent plus qu'ils ne le croyaient.En: They realize they share more than they thought.Fr: Camille trouve dans les mots de Luc une source d'inspiration nouvelle.En: Camille finds in Luc's words a new source of inspiration.Fr: Luc, quant à lui, découvre dans les esquisses de Camille des histoires qu'il n'aurait su imaginer seul.En: Luc, in turn, discovers in Camille's sketches stories he wouldn't have imagined alone.Fr: Ensemble, ils décident de collaborer.En: Together, they decide to collaborate.Fr: Camille peindra tandis que Luc écrira.En: Camille will paint while Luc writes.Fr: Leur amitié se transforme doucement en quelque chose de plus tendre et profond sous les lumières tamisées du café.En: Their friendship slowly transforms into something more tender and deep under the café's dimmed lights.Fr: Les jours passent, et chaque rencontre au café est un nouveau chapitre de leur création partagée.En: Days pass, and each meeting at the café is a new chapter of their shared creation.Fr: Camille retrouve la flamme de sa créativité, propulsée par cette nouvelle énergie.En: Camille rediscovers the flame of her creativity, propelled by this new energy.Fr: Luc, lui, construit son roman avec la certitude d'avoir trouvé les mots justes.En: Luc, for his part, builds his novel with the certainty of having found the right words.Fr: Printemps avance, et Montmartre, avec son café animé, devient le cadre vivant de leur nouvelle histoire.En: Spring progresses, and Montmartre, with its lively café, becomes the living backdrop of their new story.Fr: Camille et Luc, unis dans l'art et le cœur, s'ouvrent à un avenir prometteur, tous deux imprégnés par l'inspiration et l'amour qu'ils ont trouvés l'un en l'autre.En: Camille and Luc, united in art and heart, open up to a promising future, both imbued with the inspiration and love they have found in each other. Vocabulary Words:the heart: le cœurthe scent: le parfumthe taste buds: les papillesthe melody: la mélodiethe walls: les mursthe paintings: les tableauxthe passage: le passagethe artist: l'artistethe dreamers: les rêveursthe chaos: le tumultethe inspiration: l'inspirationthe despair: le désespoirthe brushes: les pinceauxthe subject: le sujetthe creation: la créationthe writer: l'écrivainthe notebook: le carnetthe lines: les lignesthe destiny: le destinthe promise: la promessethe spot: l'endroitthe muse: la musethe laughter: les riresthe sketches: les esquissesthe friendship: l'amitiéthe lights: les lumièresthe energy: l'énergiethe certainty: la certitudethe backdrop: le cadrethe future: l'avenir

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Madrid's Plaza Mayor: A Canvas of Dreams & Unlikely Partnerships Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-06-14-22-34-00-es Story Transcript:Es: El verano en Madrid es vibrante y lleno de energía.En: The summer in Madrid is vibrant and full of energy.Es: La Plaza Mayor está llena de vida, con locales y turistas explorando cada rincón.En: The Plaza Mayor is bustling with life, as locals and tourists explore every corner.Es: Los cafés están ocupados, y los artistas callejeros muestran su talento bajo el calor del día.En: The cafés are busy, and the street artists display their talent under the heat of the day.Es: En un pequeño rincón de la plaza, Luz prepara su exposición de arte.En: In a small corner of the square, Luz prepares her art exhibition.Es: Ha pasado noches enteras pintando y ahora espera que su trabajo atraiga a algún inversor.En: She has spent entire nights painting and now hopes that her work will attract an investor.Es: Quiere abrir su propia galería en la ciudad que ama.En: She wants to open her own gallery in the city she loves.Es: Luz coloca cuidadosamente cada cuadro.En: Luz carefully arranges each painting.Es: Sus manos tiemblan un poco por los nervios y la esperanza.En: Her hands tremble a little from nerves and hope.Es: Sabe que este es su momento.En: She knows this is her moment.Es: Las personas comienzan a acercarse curiosas, observando los colores vibrantes y las texturas únicas de sus obras.En: People start approaching, curious, observing the vibrant colors and the unique textures of her works.Es: No muy lejos de allí, Héctor camina con paso rápido.En: Not far from there, Héctor walks with a quick step.Es: Llegó a Madrid con la ilusión de trabajar y enviar dinero a su familia.En: He arrived in Madrid with the hope of working and sending money to his family.Es: Sin embargo, al llegar descubrió que el puesto al que aspiraba ya estaba ocupado.En: However, upon arrival, he discovered that the position he aspired to was already filled.Es: Desde entonces, ha buscado incansablemente otro empleo, pero no ha tenido suerte.En: Since then, he has tirelessly searched for another job but has had no luck.Es: Mientras camina por la plaza, Héctor nota la pequeña multitud reunida alrededor de la exposición de Luz.En: As he walks through the square, Héctor notices the small crowd gathered around Luz's exhibition.Es: Algo en el arte lo detiene.En: Something in the art stops him.Es: Héctor, sin entender muy bien por qué, decide acercarse.En: Héctor, without really understanding why, decides to come closer.Es: Observa cada cuadro con interés, perdiéndose en los detalles y colores.En: He observes each painting with interest, getting lost in the details and colors.Es: Luz lo ve y, por alguna razón, siente la necesidad de hablarle.En: Luz sees him and, for some reason, feels the need to speak to him.Es: Se presenta y le explica la historia detrás de sus pinturas.En: She introduces herself and explains the story behind her paintings.Es: Héctor la escucha atentamente y, por primera vez en días, se olvida de sus problemas.En: Héctor listens attentively and, for the first time in days, forgets his problems.Es: "Me inspiras," dice Héctor finalmente.En: "You inspire me," says Héctor finally.Es: "Siempre he querido hacer algo artístico, pero nunca tuve el valor."En: "I've always wanted to do something artistic, but I never had the courage."Es: Luz sonríe.En: Luz smiles.Es: Su confianza crece con cada palabra.En: Her confidence grows with each word.Es: "Si quieres, podríamos trabajar juntos.En: "If you want, we could work together.Es: Podrías ayudarme con futuros proyectos."En: You could help me with future projects."Es: Héctor se sorprende pero agradece la oportunidad.En: Héctor is surprised but grateful for the opportunity.Es: Aunque lo inesperado de la propuesta lo asusta, siente esperanza.En: Although the unexpected nature of the proposal scares him, he feels hope.Es: La oportunidad de trabajar con Luz es una nueva senda que no había considerado.En: The opportunity to work with Luz is a new path he hadn't considered.Es: A lo largo del verano, Luz y Héctor colaboran.En: Throughout the summer, Luz and Héctor collaborate.Es: Su asociación es fructífera, y ambos crecen tanto personal como profesionalmente.En: Their partnership is fruitful, and both grow both personally and professionally.Es: Luz descubre la fortaleza del trabajo en equipo y Héctor encuentra una forma de expresar su creatividad mientras apoya a su familia.En: Luz discovers the strength of teamwork, and Héctor finds a way to express his creativity while supporting his family.Es: La Plaza Mayor es testigo del nuevo comienzo de ambos.En: The Plaza Mayor is witness to their new beginning.Es: El arte, en sus múltiples formas, los ha unido, dándoles una nueva oportunidad en la bulliciosa y acogedora Madrid.En: Art, in its many forms, has united them, giving them a fresh opportunity in bustling and welcoming Madrid. Vocabulary Words:vibrant: vibrantebustling: bulliciosathe square: la plazacorner: rincónto prepare: prepararthe exhibition: la exposicióninvestor: inversorcarefully: cuidadosamenteto tremble: temblarthe opportunity: la oportunidadto approach: acercarsecurious: curiosoto explore: explorarthe café: el caféto display: mostrarthe talent: el talentoto arrange: colocarunique: únicoto aspire: aspirarto discover: descubrirto listen: escucharto forget: olvidarseto inspire: inspirarcourage: valorconfidence: confianzafuture: futuropath: sendato collaborate: colaborarfruitful: fructíferawitness: testigo

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Mystery Beneath Toscana Hills: A Tale of Curiosity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-06-13-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Era un tardo pomeriggio di primavera all'Istituto San Giorgio, un antico collegio immerso tra le colline verdi della Toscana.En: It was a late spring afternoon at Istituto San Giorgio, an ancient boarding school nestled among the green hills of Toscana.It: Il cielo era chiaro e il sole si rifletteva sui vigneti e sugli uliveti che incorniciavano il paesaggio.En: The sky was clear, and the sun reflected off the vineyards and olive groves that framed the landscape.It: Luca, uno studente dal carattere curioso e avventuroso, si aggirava per i corridoi dai muri di pietra consumata.En: Luca, a student with a curious and adventurous personality, wandered through the corridors with their worn stone walls.It: Il suo spirito investigativo era sempre in allerta, specialmente in un luogo così pieno di storia.En: His investigative spirit was always on alert, especially in a place so full of history.It: Un giorno, mentre esplorava il seminterrato del collegio, notò un'antica porta di legno.En: One day, while exploring the basement of the school, he noticed an ancient wooden door.It: Sembrava normale, ma una sensazione strana gli entrò nello stomaco.En: It seemed normal, but a strange sensation settled in his stomach.It: Non riusciva a togliersi dalla testa l'idea che ci fosse qualcosa dietro.En: He couldn't shake the idea that there was something behind it.It: Chiamò la sua amica Giulia, che, pur essendo più cauta e scettica, lo seguì suo malgrado.En: He called his friend Giulia, who, though more cautious and skeptical, followed him nonetheless.It: "Luca, è meglio non scherzare con queste cose," disse Giulia, il timore evidente nella voce.En: "Luca, it's better not to mess with these things," said Giulia, the fear evident in her voice.It: Nonostante le parole di Giulia, Luca decise di girare la maniglia.En: Despite Giulia's words, Luca decided to turn the handle.It: La porta cigolò aprendosi e rivelò un passaggio buio e stretto.En: The door creaked open, revealing a dark and narrow passageway.It: L'aria al suo interno era fredda e umida, e l'eco dei loro passi risuonava tra le pareti.En: The air inside was cold and damp, and the echo of their steps resonated between the walls.It: Entrarono, illuminando il cammino con una torcia.En: They entered, lighting the way with a flashlight.It: Man mano che procedevano, trovarono vecchi libri e lettere ingiallite dal tempo.En: As they proceeded, they found old books and letters yellowed with time.It: Luca capì che quei documenti raccontavano storie dimenticate dell'istituto.En: Luca understood that these documents told forgotten stories of the institute.It: Tuttavia, il passaggio sembrava farsi sempre più pericoloso.En: However, the passage seemed to become increasingly dangerous.It: I muri iniziavano a sgretolarsi e le strutture vacillavano sotto di loro.En: The walls began to crumble, and the structures wavered beneath them.It: All'improvviso, sentirono un rumore.En: Suddenly, they heard a noise.It: Era Marco, il misterioso custode della scuola.En: It was Marco, the mysterious school caretaker.It: La sua ombra si stagliava nella penombra.En: His shadow loomed in the dim light.It: "Che cosa ci fate qui?En: "What are you doing here?"It: ", chiese con voce grave e un po' sospettosa.En: he asked in a grave and somewhat suspicious voice.It: Luca, nonostante un po' di paura, decise di affrontarlo.En: Luca, despite feeling a bit frightened, decided to confront him.It: "Stiamo solo cercando di capire la storia del collegio," spiegò.En: "We're just trying to understand the history of the school," he explained.It: Il terreno tremò e parte del soffitto iniziò a crollare.En: The ground shook, and part of the ceiling began to collapse.It: Luca e Giulia erano intrappolati, presi dal panico mentre polvere e detriti offuscavano la vista.En: Luca and Giulia were trapped, panicking as dust and debris clouded their vision.It: Marco, inaspettatamente, si avvicinò con calma e li aiutò a uscire dal passaggio.En: Marco, unexpectedly, approached calmly and helped them out of the passage.It: Fuori, entrambi i ragazzi ringraziarono il custode, ancora scossi dall'esperienza.En: Outside, both children thanked the caretaker, still shaken from the experience.It: Marco, con un sospiro, rivelò che il passaggio nascondeva segreti che la sua famiglia aveva custodito per generazioni.En: Marco, with a sigh, revealed that the passage hid secrets that his family had guarded for generations.It: Segreti che erano meglio rimanessero tali.En: Secrets that were better left undiscovered.It: "Non tutto deve essere scoperto," disse Marco con un saggio sorriso.En: "Not everything needs to be uncovered," said Marco with a wise smile.It: Luca comprese allora il valore del rispetto per certe storie e confini.En: Luca then understood the value of respecting certain stories and boundaries.It: Trovare il giusto equilibrio tra curiosità e cautela divenne chiaro.En: Finding the right balance between curiosity and caution became clear.It: Uscirono dal seminterrato, con la promessa di tenere a mente l'importanza della fiducia e dei legami che uniscono passato e presente.En: They exited the basement, with the promise to keep in mind the importance of trust and the bonds that unite past and present.It: Con il tramonto che colorava d'oro il panorama Toscano, si sentivano ora più consapevoli del peso che si portano dietro le antiche mura del collegio.En: With the sunset painting the Toscano landscape in gold, they now felt more aware of the weight carried by the ancient walls of the school. Vocabulary Words:the afternoon: il pomeriggiothe boarding school: il collegiothe vineyard: il vignetothe olive grove: l'ulivetothe landscape: il paesaggioadventurous: avventurosothe corridor: il corridoioworn: consumatothe basement: il seminterratocautious: cautothe handle: la manigliathe passageway: il passaggiothe echo: l'ecothe flashlight: la torciayellowed: ingiallitothe document: il documentocrumble: sgretolarsithe caretaker: il custodegrave: gravethe ceiling: il soffittothe debris: i detriticlouded: offuscatounexpectedly: inaspettatamentethe secret: il segretothe boundary: il confinecaution: cautelathe trust: la fiduciaaware: consapevolethe weight: il pesothe wall: il muro

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Trading Traditions: A Journey Beyond Souvenirs Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-06-12-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Nel cuore della foresta amazzonica, un piccolo mercato prende vita sotto il sole d'inverno.En: In the heart of the Amazon rainforest, a small market comes to life under the winter sun.It: Le bancarelle colorate sembrano fluttuare in un mare di verde intenso.En: The colorful stalls seem to float in a sea of deep green.It: L'aria è satura del profumo dolce della frutta esotica e del suono del vendere e comprare, il commercio animato di una comunità indigena.En: The air is saturated with the sweet scent of exotic fruits and the sound of buying and selling, the lively trade of an indigenous community.It: Alessandro, un viaggiatore curioso e rispettoso, si aggira tra le bancarelle con occhi pieni di meraviglia.En: Alessandro, a curious and respectful traveler, wanders among the stalls with eyes full of wonder.It: Gli oggetti artigianali lo incantano, testimoni silenziosi di una cultura antica.En: The handcrafted objects enchant him, silent witnesses of an ancient culture.It: Vuole un cesto intrecciato, uno in particolare che ha catturato la sua attenzione.En: He wants a woven basket, one in particular that has caught his attention.It: È bellissimo, con intricati disegni che sembrano raccontare storie di tempi lontani.En: It is beautiful, with intricate designs that seem to tell stories of long-ago times.It: Ma Alessandro è consapevole di una barriera: la lingua.En: But Alessandro is aware of a barrier: the language.It: Non parla fluentemente il dialetto locale.En: He does not speak the local dialect fluently.It: La sua amica Giulia, fortunatamente, conosce qualche parola ed è pronta ad aiutarlo.En: His friend Giulia, fortunately, knows a few words and is ready to help him.It: Insieme si avvicinano a Marco, un gentile venditore locale.En: Together they approach Marco, a kind local vendor.It: Marco osserva Alessandro con curiosità.En: Marco observes Alessandro with curiosity.It: Capisce il suo desiderio, ma vuole rispettare la tradizione.En: He understands his desire but wants to respect tradition.It: Lo scambio dev'essere giusto.En: The exchange must be fair.It: Alessandro fruga nel suo zaino, estraendo un oggetto prezioso: una bussola antica, eredità di famiglia.En: Alessandro rummages through his backpack, extracting a precious item: an antique compass, a family heirloom.It: Gli occhi di Marco brillano di interesse mentre ascolta, attraverso le parole di Giulia, la storia dietro quell'articolo.En: Marco's eyes shine with interest as he listens, through Giulia's words, to the story behind that item.It: Alessandro offre la bussola a Marco come segno di scambio.En: Alessandro offers the compass to Marco as a token of exchange.It: Marco esita un attimo, valutando l'autenticità e il significato di quel gesto.En: Marco hesitates for a moment, assessing the authenticity and meaning of this gesture.It: Poi, con un sorriso di comprensione, accetta l'offerta.En: Then, with an understanding smile, he accepts the offer.It: Non solo per l'oggetto stesso, ma per la volontà di Alessandro di creare un legame culturale sincero.En: Not just for the item itself, but for Alessandro's willingness to create a sincere cultural connection.It: Il mercato continua a vivere attorno a loro, ma per Alessandro, il momento è speciale.En: The market continues to live around them, but for Alessandro, the moment is special.It: Ha ottenuto il cesto e, ancor più importante, ha costruito una connessione autentica.En: He has obtained the basket and, more importantly, has built an authentic connection.It: Ha imparato che il vero scambio va oltre gli oggetti: è un incontro di storie, di culture, di mondi diversi.En: He has learned that true exchange goes beyond objects: it is a meeting of stories, of cultures, of different worlds.It: Con il cesto tra le mani, Alessandro sente una nuova gratitudine per questi incontri.En: With the basket in his hands, Alessandro feels a new gratitude for these encounters.It: È più di un souvenir.En: It is more than a souvenir.It: È una lezione di umiltà e rispetto, valori che porterà con sé nei suoi viaggi futuri.En: It is a lesson in humility and respect, values he will carry with him in his future travels.It: Il viaggio di Alessandro nella foresta amazzonica non è stato solo un'esplorazione dei luoghi, ma un profondo viaggio nel cuore umano.En: Alessandro's journey in the Amazon rainforest was not just an exploration of places, but a deep journey into the human heart. Vocabulary Words:the rainforest: la forestathe stall: la bancarellathe scent: il profumothe dialect: il dialettothe vendor: il venditorethe heirloom: l'ereditàthe connection: il legamethe exchange: lo scambiothe gesture: il gestothe tradition: la tradizionethe exploration: l'esplorazionethe gratitude: la gratitudinethe curiosity: la curiositàthe compass: la bussolathe wonder: la meravigliathe basket: il cestothe object: l'oggettothe barrier: la barrierathe sweetness: la dolcezzathe vendor: il venditorethe humility: l'umiltàthe indigenous community: la comunità indigenathe handcrafted objects: gli oggetti artigianalithe intricate designs: gli intricati disegnithe meaning: il significatothe fluency: la fluiditàthe respect: il rispettothe cultural connection: il legame culturalethe sincerity: la sinceritàthe amazement: lo stupore

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

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Hanbok Dreams: A Tale of Friendship and Tradition Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-06-11-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 조용한 바람이 경복궁을 감쌌다.En: A quiet breeze enveloped Gyeongbokgung.Ko: 벚꽃이 만발해 있고, 사람들은 전통 한복과 고궁의 아름다움을 즐기고 있었다.En: Cherry blossoms were in full bloom, and people were enjoying the beauty of traditional hanbok and the ancient palace.Ko: 민서는 호기심 가득한 눈으로 주변을 둘러보며 한복 상점을 찾고 있었다.En: Minseo was looking around with curious eyes, searching for a hanbok shop.Ko: 지수는 그 옆에서 예산 걱정을 하며 걷고 있었다.En: Next to her, Jisoo was walking while worrying about the budget.Ko: "한복이 비싸면 어쩌지?" 지수는 생각했다.En: "What if hanbok is expensive?" Jisoo thought.Ko: "지수, 내가 진짜 멋진 한복을 입고 싶어. 곧 있을 전통 축제에 입으려고," 민서가 열정적으로 말했다.En: "Jisoo, I really want to wear a beautiful hanbok. I want to wear it for the upcoming traditional festival," Minseo said enthusiastically.Ko: "그래, 나도 네가 좋은 한복을 입었으면 좋겠어. 하지만 너무 비싸면 곤란할 수도 있어," 지수가 말했다.En: "Yes, I also want you to get a nice hanbok. But if it's too expensive, it could be a problem," Jisoo replied.Ko: 그들은 시장에 도착했다.En: They arrived at the market.Ko: 다양한 색깔과 무늬의 한복이 걸려 있었다.En: Various colors and patterns of hanbok were hanging.Ko: "와, 여기 정말 예쁘다! 하지만 가격이...," 민서는 가격표를 보고 놀랐다.En: "Wow, everything here is really pretty! But the price...," Minseo was surprised to see the price tags.Ko: "조금 더 저렴한 곳도 있지 않을까?" 지수가 말했다.En: "Isn't there a place that's a bit cheaper?" Jisoo suggested.Ko: "합리적인 선택을 하는 것도 중요해." 하지만 민서의 마음은 좋아 보이는 한복에 끌렸다.En: "It's important to make a sensible choice too." But Minseo was drawn to the beautiful hanbok.Ko: 혹시 모를 기회를 놓치고 싶지 않은 민서는 다시 한복을 바라보았다.En: Not wanting to miss a potential opportunity, Minseo looked at the hanbok again.Ko: "지수, 난 저 한복을 꼭 입고 싶어. 내가 저축해둔 돈을 쓸까 봐," 민서가 진지하게 말했다.En: "Jisoo, I really want to wear that hanbok. I might use the money I've saved up," Minseo said seriously.Ko: 지수는 민서의 얼굴을 보았다.En: Jisoo looked at Minseo's face.Ko: 민서의 눈 속엔 진심이 담겨 있었다.En: True sincerity was reflected in Minseo's eyes.Ko: "네 꿈을 위해 쓸 수 있는 거라면 괜찮아. 네가 진심으로 행복할 수 있다면," 지수가 부드럽게 답했다.En: "If it's something you can spend on for your dream, it's okay. As long as you can truly be happy," Jisoo gently answered.Ko: 결국, 민서는 저축한 돈을 사용하기로 결정했다.En: In the end, Minseo decided to use her saved money.Ko: 그녀는 한복을 입고 행복한 미소를 지었다.En: She smiled happily, wearing the hanbok.Ko: 지수는 민서의 열정을 보며 미소를 지었다.En: Jisoo smiled as she watched Minseo's passion.Ko: "네가 정말 잘 어울려. 한복이 네 열정을 완성시켜줬어," 지수가 칭찬했다.En: "It really suits you. The hanbok completes your passion," Jisoo complimented.Ko: 민서는 지수에게 감사했다.En: Minseo thanked Jisoo.Ko: "네가 있어서 여기까지 올 수 있었어. 고마워, 지수."En: "I could come this far because of you. Thank you, Jisoo."Ko: 경복궁의 햇살 아래, 두 친구는 함께 웃었다.En: Under the sunshine of Gyeongbokgung, the two friends laughed together.Ko: 민서는 자신의 선택에 만족했고, 지수의 지지에 큰 감동을 받았다.En: Minseo was satisfied with her choice and deeply moved by Jisoo's support.Ko: 힘차게 앞으로 나아가기로 결심하며, 민서는 전통을 이어가는 기쁨을 가슴에 품었다.En: Deciding to move forward with determination, Minseo embraced the joy of continuing tradition in her heart.Ko: 그녀는 이제, 열정과 실용성을 균형 있게 맞추는 방법을 배웠다.En: She had learned to balance passion and practicality. Vocabulary Words:enveloped: 감쌌다blossoms: 꽃ancient: 고궁의curious: 호기심festival: 축제sensible: 합리적인opportunity: 기회sincerity: 진심passion: 열정practicality: 실용성determination: 결심balancing: 균형enthusiastically: 열정적으로budget: 예산patterns: 무늬complimented: 칭찬했다embraced: 품었다satisfaction: 만족cheaper: 저렴한potential: 잠재upcoming: 곧 있을hanging: 걸려 있었다truly: 진심으로reflecting: 비추는completed: 완성시켰다saved: 저축해둔determined: 결정했다gently: 부드럽게moving: 나아가기로support: 지지

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Into the Heart of the Amazonas: A Botanist's Bold Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-06-09-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A dzsungel mélyén, ahol a fák az eget karcolják, és a levegő sűrű az élet zajától, László, Éva és Zsolt kalandba vetették magukat.En: In the depths of the jungle, where the trees touch the sky and the air is thick with the sound of life, László, Éva, and Zsolt embarked on an adventure.Hu: A szűrt napfény éppen csak áttört a sűrű lombkoronán, ahogy vesszőkosarukkal a hátukon a feltérképezetlen terület felé indultak az Amazonas esőerdejében.En: The filtered sunlight barely pierced the dense canopy as they set off towards uncharted territory in the Amazonas rainforest with their baskets on their backs.Hu: László egy lelkes botanikus volt.En: László was an enthusiastic botanist.Hu: A dzsungel rejtett titkai között egyetlen célja lebegett: egy új növényfajt találni.En: Among the hidden secrets of the jungle, he had a single goal: to find a new plant species.Hu: A száraz évszak ellenére a levegő még mindig párás volt, és az eső illata benne rejlett.En: Despite the dry season, the air was still humid, carrying the scent of rain.Hu: Éva, a tapasztalt túravezető, ügyesen irányította őket a dzsungel szövevényes ösvényein.En: Éva, the experienced guide, skillfully led them through the tangled paths of the jungle.Hu: Zsolt, a csoport megfigyelője, csendben haladt, észre sem véve a közelgő felhők figyelmeztető sötétjét.En: Zsolt, the group's observer, moved silently, not noticing the ominous darkness of the approaching clouds.Hu: Az idő előrehaladtával a fás szakadékok egyre nehezebbé tették a haladást.En: As time went on, the tree-filled chasms made progress increasingly difficult.Hu: Az aljnövényzet sűrűsége mocsaras talajt rejtett.En: The dense undergrowth concealed swampy ground.Hu: László azonban eltökélt volt.En: However, László was determined.Hu: Érezte, hogy közel van, hogy valami különlegeset fedez fel, valamit, ami megváltoztathatja az életét és karrierjét is.En: He felt he was close to discovering something special, something that could change his life and career.Hu: Egyszer csak az erdő csendjét egy távoli mennydörgés szakította félbe.En: Suddenly, the silence of the forest was interrupted by a distant rumble of thunder.Hu: "Vihar közeleg," mondta Éva aggodalmas tekintettel.En: "A storm is coming," Éva said with a worried look.Hu: László azonban még nem akart visszafordulni.En: But László wasn't ready to turn back.Hu: Minden lépéssel úgy érezte, egyre közelebb kerül céljához.En: With each step, he felt closer to his goal.Hu: Nem sokkal később, amikor már majdnem feladta volna, megpillantott valami szokatlant.En: Not long after, when he was nearly ready to give up, he spotted something unusual.Hu: Egy különös, sárga virág bújt ki a bokrok sűrűjéből.En: A peculiar yellow flower emerged from the thickets.Hu: Szirmain a nap sugarai megtörtek, elképesztő látványt nyújtva.En: The rays of the sun broke on its petals, presenting an astounding sight.Hu: László szíve megdobbant a felismeréstől.En: László's heart raced with the realization.Hu: Az égen a felhők már teljesen elborították a napot.En: The sky was now completely covered by clouds.Hu: Az első esőcseppek lehullottak, de László nem tétovázott.En: The first raindrops began to fall, but László didn't hesitate.Hu: Gyorsan elővette jegyzetfüzetét és fényképezőgépét.En: He quickly took out his notebook and camera.Hu: Dokumentálta ezt a különleges pillanatot, miközben az eső egyre jobban rákezdett.En: He documented this special moment as the rain began to pour down more heavily.Hu: "Vissza kell mennünk!En: "We have to go back!"Hu: " kiáltotta Éva, a hangját alig hallani a növekvő viharban.En: Éva shouted, her voice barely audible over the intensifying storm.Hu: László összecsomagolt, és az esőben hátuk mögött hagyva az újonnan felfedezett csodát, sietve elindult visszafelé.En: László packed up, leaving the newly discovered marvel behind in the rain, and hurried back.Hu: A táborba érve László csuromvizesen, de elégedetten mosolygott.En: Arriving at the camp, László was drenched but smiling with satisfaction.Hu: Az új növény valódi felfedezésnek bizonyult.En: The new plant proved to be a true discovery.Hu: Ahogy Éva és Zsolt elismerően néztek rá, László érezte, hogy elismerést szerzett, amire mindig is vágyott.En: As Éva and Zsolt looked at him approvingly, László felt he had earned the recognition he had always desired.Hu: És bár az eső teljes erővel záporozott körülöttük, tudta, hogy egy új korszak kezdődött számára.En: And although the rain poured down around them with full force, he knew a new era had begun for him. Vocabulary Words:depths: mélyénjungle: dzsungelcanopy: lombkoronauncharted: feltérképezetlenbotanist: botanikushumid: párásguide: túravezetőominous: figyelmeztetőchasm: szakadékundergrowth: aljnövényzetconcealed: rejtettswampy: mocsarasdetermined: eltökéltrumble: mennydörgéspeculiar: különösthicket: bokrokrays: sugaraipetals: szirmokastounding: elképesztőrealization: felismerésdocumented: dokumentáltahesitate: tétovázottmarvel: csodadrenched: csuromvizessatisfaction: elégedettenrecognition: elismeréstdesired: vágyottera: korszakintensifying: növekvőobserver: megfigyelő

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Lost in Laughter: Jungle Misadventures with Monkeys Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-06-09-22-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: En la espesa jungla de la selva amazónica, los sonidos de aves y animales llenaban el aire de vida.En: In the thick jungle of the selva amazónica, the sounds of birds and animals filled the air with life.Es: Esteban y Lucía caminaban emocionados siguiendo a su grupo en una visita guiada.En: Esteban and Lucía walked excitedly following their group on a guided tour.Es: La vegetación era densa y vibrante, un mosaico de verdes con destellos de sol que se filtraban entre las hojas altas.En: The vegetation was dense and vibrant, a mosaic of greens with bursts of sunlight filtering through the tall leaves.Es: Para Esteban, este lugar era un sueño hecho realidad.En: For Esteban, this place was a dream come true.Es: Él quería impresionar a Lucía con su conocimiento sobre la naturaleza.En: He wanted to impress Lucía with his knowledge of nature.Es: Mientras seguían andando, la curiosidad de Esteban lo llevó a tomar un atajo por un sendero invisible.En: As they continued walking, Esteban's curiosity led him to take a shortcut down an invisible path.Es: "Por aquí parece interesante", dijo, queriendo mostrar valentía.En: "This way looks interesting," he said, wanting to show courage.Es: Lucía sonrió, conociendo bien las aventuras inesperadas de la selva.En: Lucía smiled, well aware of the unexpected adventures of the jungle.Es: Pronto, los sonidos conocidos de su grupo quedaron atrás.En: Soon, the familiar sounds of their group were left behind.Es: Solo se escuchaban sus pasos sobre las hojas secas del otoño.En: Only their footsteps on the dry autumn leaves could be heard.Es: "Creo que nos desviamos", dijo Lucía con calma, notando que ya no había rastro del grupo.En: "I think we got off track," Lucía said calmly, noticing that there was no longer any trace of the group.Es: Esteban, rascándose la cabeza, sacó su teléfono.En: Esteban, scratching his head, took out his phone.Es: Su idea era usar una aplicación de mapas, algo anticuada pero supuestamente útil.En: His idea was to use a map application, somewhat outdated but supposedly useful.Es: "Podemos encontrar el camino", aseguró, tratando de mostrarse seguro.En: "We can find the way," he assured, trying to seem confident.Es: Sin embargo, el mapa les jugó una mala pasada, llevándolos en direcciones erróneas.En: However, the map gave them a bad turn, leading them in the wrong directions.Es: El tiempo pasaba.En: Time passed.Es: Pronto llegaron a un claro del bosque donde fueron recibidos por un coro de monos curiosos.En: Soon they arrived at a clearing in the forest where they were greeted by a chorus of curious monkeys.Es: Uno de ellos, pequeño y astuto, tomó el teléfono de Esteban y saltó a una rama alta.En: One of them, small and clever, took Esteban's phone and jumped onto a high branch.Es: Comenzó una persecución graciosa, Esteban tropezando y soltando risas nerviosas.En: A funny chase began, with Esteban stumbling and letting out nervous laughs.Es: "¡Monito travieso!En: "Monito mischievous!Es: ", exclamó Lucía, acercándose con tranquilidad.En: ", exclaimed Lucía, approaching calmly.Es: Lucía tenía una idea.En: Lucía had an idea.Es: Con una sonrisa y algunos frutos de un árbol cercano, logró atraer la atención de los monos.En: With a smile and some fruits from a nearby tree, she managed to attract the monkeys' attention.Es: Su calma y paciencia rindieron frutos, devolviendo el teléfono casi como si fuera un pequeño juego.En: Her calmness and patience paid off, returning the phone almost as if it were a little game.Es: En ese momento, oyeron risas.En: At that moment, they heard laughter.Es: No tan lejos, el grupo de turistas disfrutaba de un descanso, aliviados de ver a Esteban y Lucía de regreso.En: Not too far away, the group of tourists enjoyed a rest, relieved to see Esteban and Lucía back.Es: Esteban aprendió algo valioso aquel día.En: Esteban learned something valuable that day.Es: No siempre se trata de saberlo todo, sino de disfrutar el viaje.En: It's not always about knowing everything, but about enjoying the journey.Es: Lucía lo sabía bien, y todas las risas compartidas parecían ser parte del plan.En: Lucía knew it well, and all the shared laughter seemed to be part of the plan.Es: Mientras regresaban juntos al grupo, ¡las historias de los monos y la aventura hicieron que la experiencia fuera inolvidable!En: As they returned together to the group, the stories of the monkeys and the adventure made the experience unforgettable! Vocabulary Words:jungle: la junglasounds: los sonidosdense: densavibrant: vibrantemosaic: un mosaicosunlight: los destellos de solleaves: las hojasknowledge: el conocimientopath: el senderocuriosity: la curiosidadadventure: la aventurafootsteps: los pasostrace: el rastromap application: una aplicación de mapasclever: astutochase: la persecuciónnervous laughs: las risas nerviosasmonkey: el monitotree: el árbolfruits: los frutosattention: la atenciónpatience: la pacienciagame: el juegolaughter: las risastourists: los turistasrest: el descansoexperience: la experienciavaluable: valiosoplan: el planjourney: el viaje

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Unity in the Ruins: A Quest to Save the World Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-06-07-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: בימי שוויון, כאשר השמש זרחה על חורבות ירושלים העתיקה, שלושה חברים ניצבו מול בית כנסת נטוש.En: In times of equality, as the sun rose over the ruins of ancient Yerushalayim, three friends stood before an abandoned synagogue.He: על דלת הכניסה הכבדה נראתה מנורת הזהב, דהויה אך עדיין מזהרת בזיכרון של ימים עברו.En: On the heavy entrance door, the golden menorah appeared, faded but still glowing with the memory of days gone by.He: אריאלה, בעלת העיניים הנחושות, הביטה בה בעומק מחשבותיה.En: Ariella, with determined eyes, gazed at it deep in thought.He: היא ידעה שאי שם בפנים מסתתר חפץ שיכול לשנות הכל.En: She knew that somewhere inside was an object that could change everything.He: "אני חייבת למצוא אותו," לחשה אריאלה בתקיפות לעצמה.En: "I have to find it," Ariella whispered resolutely to herself.He: לצדה עמד נועם, שומר הסודות של בית הכנסת.En: Beside her stood Noam, the synagogue's secret keeper.He: הוא הביט בה בעיניו החודרניות.En: He looked at her with penetrating eyes.He: "אני מקווה שאת מבינה, אריאלה, שזה מסוכן," אמר בקול ספקני.En: "I hope you understand, Ariella, that it's dangerous," he said skeptically.He: הוא חשש שמא תשמתש בארטיפקט ללא אחראיות.En: He feared she might use the artifact irresponsibly.He: מאחוריהם, ליאור צעד באי-שקט, מלא התלהבות ולחוץ.En: Behind them, Lior paced restlessly, full of enthusiasm and anxiety.He: "אז מתי נתחיל?En: "So when do we start?"He: " שאל בקוצר רוח, משתוקק להוכיח את ערכו בעולם ההרוס.En: he asked impatiently, eager to prove his worth in the ruined world.He: ביחד הם נכנסו לאולם המרכזי.En: Together, they entered the main hall.He: הריח החזק של אבק ועץ יבקש סיפר את סיפור המקום.En: The strong scent of dust and dry wood told the story of the place.He: הדפנות המוזהבות של המקום היו עדים לשנים של תפילות ותקווה.En: The golden walls bore witness to years of prayers and hope.He: אריאלה, נועם וליאור הילכו בזהירות.En: Ariella, Noam, and Lior walked cautiously.He: מעל לוחות האבן התפזר אור רך מהשמש שבחוץ, והזכיר להם שגם לאחר האפלה, תמיד יש תקווה בזריחה חדשה.En: The soft light from the sun outside spread over the stone slabs, reminding them that even after darkness, there's always hope in a new sunrise.He: ענייני האמון היו קשים, אך אריאלה הבינה שעליה להשיג את האמון של נועם.En: Trust issues were difficult, but Ariella understood she had to gain Noam's trust.He: "אני כאן כדי להציל את מה שנותר מאיתנו, נועם.En: "I am here to save what's left of us, Noam.He: לא כדי להרוס," היא פנתה אליו בכנות.En: Not to destroy," she addressed him sincerely.He: נועם נראה מהסס, אך לבסוף הינהן בהסכמה.En: Noam appeared hesitant, but eventually nodded in agreement.He: בינתיים, ליאור הרגיש בעומס ובשקיקה.En: Meanwhile, Lior felt the pressure and eagerness.He: הוא רצה למהר, לשים ידיו על החפץ המסתורי, אך הבין שיש להקשיב לאריאלה ולנועם שלימדו אותו להמתין.En: He wanted to hurry, to lay his hands on the mysterious object, but he understood he had to listen to Ariella and Noam, who taught him to wait.He: כשעמדו מול דלת קטנה ומוסתרת, נדרש שיתוף פעולה.En: When they stood in front of a small, hidden door, cooperation was required.He: נועם הכיר את המנגנון הסודי לפתיחתה.En: Noam knew the secret mechanism to open it.He: בפנים, כמו בחלום רחוק, היה החפץ.En: Inside, like a distant dream, was the object.He: אבל הם לא היו לבד.En: But they were not alone.He: דמות אפילה עמדה שם, ידועה לרוע, חפצה להשתמש בכוח למטרות אפלות.En: A dark figure stood there, known for evil, wanting to use the power for wicked purposes.He: ברגע האחרון, אריאלה נעמדה, בעיני בטה מעלייה והחזיקה את עיניי היריב.En: At the last moment, Ariella stood firm, with pure eyes, and held the gaze of the adversary.He: "אנחנו כאן בשלום, ואת לא תצליחי," היא קבעה בקול חזק.En: "We are here in peace, and you will not succeed," she declared in a strong voice.He: בעזרתו של נועם שהשיג את הקוד, וליאור שפעל בחוכמה, הם הצליחו להבטיח את החפץ ולהבטיח את ניצחון האור על החושך.En: With Noam's help, who retrieved the code, and Lior acting wisely, they managed to secure the object and ensure the triumph of light over darkness.He: ברגע שסיימו, התפשט אור זוהר ברחבי המקום.En: As they finished, a radiant light spread throughout the place.He: השדות מחוץ לבית הכנסת החלו לפרוח, כאילו כל העולם השיג חיים חדשים.En: The fields outside the synagogue began to bloom, as if the whole world gained new life.He: האופטימיות שבה לחיי השניים, וליאור הבין שהסבלנות היא נשק גדול.En: Optimism returned to their lives, and Lior understood that patience is a great weapon.He: כך, בזכות צוות משולב של נחישות ורצון טוב, לא הצליח יריב תוקפני להטיל מכשול.En: Thus, thanks to a joint team of determination and goodwill, an aggressive adversary failed to set an obstacle.He: אריאלה הבינה שלשיתוף פעולה כוח מחזק, ונועם למד להפוך לסמל של תקווה.En: Ariella realized that cooperation has strengthening power, and Noam learned to become a symbol of hope.He: יחד, הם החזירו משמעות לעולם.En: Together, they restored meaning to the world.He: הייתה זו תחילתה של תקומה חדשה.En: It was the beginning of a new resurrection. Vocabulary Words:equality: שוויוןruins: חורבותabandoned: נטושgazed: הביטהdetermined: נחושותwhispered: לחשהresolutely: בתקיפותsecret keeper: שומר הסודותpenetrating: חודרניותskeptically: ספקניrestlessly: אי-שקטcautiously: בזהירותslabs: לוחותtrust: אמוןhesitant: מהססeagerness: שקיקהcooperation: שיתוף פעולהmechanism: מנגנוןadversary: יריבpure: טהורtriumph: ניצחוןradiant: זוהרbloom: לפרוחoptimism: אופטימיותresurrection: תקומהartifact: חפץretrieve: להשיגobstacle: מכשולpatience: סבלנותaggressive: תוקפניBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: From Doubt to Triumph: An Artist's Shavuot Showcase Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-06-06-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: על חוף הים המוזהב של תל אביב, לא רחוק מקו המים המקציף, עומד גלריה קטנה אך מלאת חיים.En: On the golden beach of Tel Aviv, not far from the foamy shoreline, stands a small yet vibrant gallery.He: השמש הקיצית מלטפת את החוף, והאווירה מלאת שמחה וצהלה.En: The summer sun gently caresses the shore, and the atmosphere is filled with joy and delight.He: נועם, אמנם אמן מתחיל, אך בלבו תשוקה עזה להציג את ציוריו שעוסקים בנופים המקומיים המרהיבים של העיר.En: Noam, though a budding artist, carries a deep passion in his heart to showcase his paintings that capture the stunning local landscapes of the city.He: שבועות, החג שמסמל התחדשות ותקווה, מתקרב, ונועם מחליט שהזמן מושלם להציב תערוכה חדשה.En: Shavuot, the holiday symbolizing renewal and hope, is approaching, and Noam decides the time is perfect to set up a new exhibition.He: אך משהו מדאיג אותו.En: Yet, something worries him.He: האם יצירותיו יתפסו את העין בקרב אמנים מנוסים ממנו?En: Will his works catch the eye among artists more experienced than him?He: כאן נכנסת לתמונה לאה, אוצרת מוכשרת ובעלת ניסיון רב, ולצידה אבי, אמן נוסף שראה כבר אי אלו תערוכות בחייו.En: This is where Leah enters the scene, a talented curator with vast experience, alongside Avi, another artist who has seen many exhibitions in his life.He: הוא פונה אליהם ומבקש עזרה בארגון התערוכה.En: Noam turns to them and asks for help with organizing the exhibition.He: תחילה, נועם מהסס.En: At first, Noam hesitates.He: האם יצירותיו באמת ראויות?En: Are his works truly worthy?He: אך לאה ואבי מעודדים: "האמנות שלך נוגעת בלב", אומרת לאה בעוד שהיא עוזרת לו לסדר את הציורים על הקירות.En: But Leah and Avi encourage him: "Your art touches the heart," says Leah as she helps him arrange the paintings on the walls.He: אבי מוסיף: "תן לקהל להתרגש, כמו שאתה התרגשת כשהכנת את היצירות.En: Avi adds, "Let the audience be moved, just like you were moved when you created the artworks."He: "עם השקיעה, התערוכה נפתחת.En: As sunset arrives, the exhibition opens.He: אנשים מגיעים בידיים מלאות מגשי עוגות גבינה, כמסורת שבועות.En: People arrive with hands full of trays of cheesecake, as is the tradition of Shavuot.He: האולמות מתחילים להתמלא, וקולות התרגשות מלוים את הצופים כשהם עוברים בין היצירות.En: The halls begin to fill, and excited voices accompany the viewers as they move between the works.He: אך נועם עדיין מודאג.En: Yet Noam remains worried.He: פתאום, אחד המבקרים עוצר מול ציור של נועם.En: Suddenly, one of the visitors stops in front of Noam's painting.He: זהו מבקר אמנות ידוע, שמביט בציור בהערכה.En: It's a well-known art critic, looking at the painting with appreciation.He: "יש לך כישרון יוצא דופן," הוא אומר בקול סמכותי.En: "You have an extraordinary talent," he says authoritatively.He: נועם, מופתע ומרוגש, לוקח נשימה עמוקה ומספר למבקר על ההשראה מאחורי היצירה, תחושותיו והדרכים בהן הנופים המקומיים צבעו את חלומותיו.En: Noam, surprised and thrilled, takes a deep breath and shares with the critic the inspiration behind the piece, his emotions, and the ways in which the local landscapes have colored his dreams.He: לילה נסגר, והגאלריה מתרוקנת.En: Night falls, and the gallery empties.He: תחושת שביעות רצון ממלאת את נועם.En: A sense of satisfaction fills Noam.He: לא רק שיצירותיו תפסו את עיני המבקרים, הוא גם קיבל הזמנה להשתתף בפרויקט אמנותי גדול יותר בעיר.En: Not only did his works catch the eyes of the visitors, but he also received an invitation to participate in a larger artistic project in the city.He: חצות מגיע, נועם יושב על החוף מול הים, ובו אמונה חדשה בעצמו וביכולתו.En: Midnight arrives, and Noam sits on the beach facing the sea, filled with newfound belief in himself and his abilities.He: הוא מבין שכוחו האמיתי טמון גם בשיתוף פעולה ובתמיכה מהחברים.En: He realizes that his true strength also lies in collaboration and the support of friends.He: הקיץ הזה, החם והשמח, ישאר בזיכרונו כמקפצה לקריירה חדשה ומרגשת.En: This summer, warm and joyful, will remain in his memory as a springboard to a new and exciting career. Vocabulary Words:shoreline: קו המיםvibrant: מלאת חייםcaresses: מלטפתbudding: מתחילshowcase: להציגstunning: מרהיביםsymbolizing: שמסמלapproaching: מתקרבexhibition: תערוכהcurator: אוצרתvast: ניסיון רבorganizing: בארגוןhesitates: מהססworthy: ראויותarrange: לסדרaudience: קהלcritic: מבקרappreciation: הערכהauthoritatively: בקול סמכותיextraordinary: יוצא דופןinspiration: ההשראהbreath: נשימהlandscapes: נופיםsatisfaction: שביעות רצוןinvitation: הזמנהartistic: אמנותיpossesses: טמוןcollaboration: שיתוף פעולהspringboard: מקפצהBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Mending Hearts at Hoge Veluwe: A Sibling Reunion Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-06-05-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De zon scheen helder door de bomen van het Nationaal Park De Hoge Veluwe.En: The sun shone brightly through the trees of Nationaal Park De Hoge Veluwe.Nl: Vogels floten vrolijk en de lucht was gevuld met de geur van bloeiende bloemen.En: Birds chirped cheerfully, and the air was filled with the scent of blooming flowers.Nl: Bram stond naast zijn auto op een kleine open plek en ademde diep in.En: Bram stood next to his car in a small clearing, taking a deep breath.Nl: Dit was het perfecte moment voor de picknick die hij al zo lang van plan was.En: This was the perfect moment for the picnic he had been planning for so long.Nl: Bram keek naar zijn dochter Sanne.En: Bram looked at his daughter Sanne.Nl: Ze was druk bezig een deken op het gras uit te spreiden.En: She was busy spreading a blanket on the grass.Nl: Haar gezicht straalde, vol enthousiasme voor de dag die voor hen lag.En: Her face beamed with enthusiasm for the day ahead.Nl: Bram glimlachte naar haar, dankbaar voor haar vrolijke aanwezigheid.En: Bram smiled at her, grateful for her cheerful presence.Nl: Ze was zijn bron van kracht en hoop.En: She was his source of strength and hope.Nl: "Papa, heeft tante Anouk al gebeld?"En: "Papa, has aunt Anouk called yet?"Nl: vroeg Sanne terwijl ze de mand met eten opende.En: Sanne asked as she opened the basket of food.Nl: Bram's glimlach verdween even.En: Bram's smile faded momentarily.Nl: "Nog niet, lieverd," antwoordde hij zacht.En: "Not yet, dear," he replied softly.Nl: Hij wist dat het voor Anouk moeilijk was om hier te komen.En: He knew it was difficult for Anouk to come here.Nl: Ze hadden elkaar al jaren niet gesproken.En: They hadn't spoken to each other in years.Nl: Te veel tijd was voorbijgegaan, gevuld met stiltes en oude ruzies.En: Too much time had passed, filled with silences and old arguments.Nl: Plotseling hoorde Bram het geluid van gedempte voetstappen op het pad.En: Suddenly, Bram heard the sound of muffled footsteps on the path.Nl: Hij keek op en zag Anouk verschijnen tussen de bomen.En: He looked up and saw Anouk appearing among the trees.Nl: Haar ogen ontmoetten de zijne kort, onzeker maar vastberaden.En: Her eyes met his briefly, uncertain but determined.Nl: "Hoi," zei ze aarzelend.En: "Hi," she said hesitantly.Nl: "Hallo, Anouk," antwoordde Bram.En: "Hello, Anouk," Bram replied.Nl: Hij voelde een sprankje hoop in zijn hart.En: He felt a spark of hope in his heart.Nl: "Fijn dat je er bent."En: "Nice that you're here."Nl: Samen met Sanne gingen ze aan tafel zitten, de picknickdeken losjes verdeeld over het gras.En: Together with Sanne, they sat down at the table, the picnic blanket loosely spread over the grass.Nl: Er volgde een ongemakkelijke stilte, onderbroken door het geritsel van bladeren en het gezang van een verre koekoek.En: An awkward silence followed, interrupted by the rustling of leaves and the song of a distant cuckoo.Nl: Bram wist dat hij moest beginnen.En: Bram knew he had to begin.Nl: Hij rechtte zijn rug, haalde diep adem en zei: "Anouk, het spijt me."En: He straightened his back, took a deep breath, and said, "Anouk, I'm sorry."Nl: Anouk keek hem aan, verrast door zijn openheid.En: Anouk looked at him, surprised by his openness.Nl: "Wat spijt je?"En: "What are you sorry for?"Nl: vroeg ze met een zweem van achterdocht.En: she asked with a hint of suspicion.Nl: "Alles," zei Bram.En: "Everything," Bram said.Nl: "Dat we elkaar hebben laten gaan.En: "That we let each other go.Nl: Dat ik niet eerder ben gekomen."En: That I didn't come earlier."Nl: Anouk bleef stil, haar ogen vol herinneringen aan oude pijn.En: Anouk remained silent, her eyes full of memories of old pain.Nl: Net toen ze wilde antwoorden, sprong Sanne plotseling op.En: Just as she was about to answer, Sanne suddenly jumped up.Nl: "Oh nee, mijn vlieger zit vast in de boom!"En: "Oh no, my kite is stuck in the tree!"Nl: De drie keken omhoog naar de boom waar Sanne's kleurrijke vlieger tussen de takken bungelde.En: The three looked up at the tree where Sanne's colorful kite was caught among the branches.Nl: Zonder na te denken renden Bram en Anouk naar de boom.En: Without thinking, Bram and Anouk ran to the tree.Nl: Samen werkten ze om de vlieger los te krijgen, weg van de scherpe takken.En: Together, they worked to free the kite from the sharp branches.Nl: In dat gezamenlijke moment kwam er iets los.En: In that shared moment, something loosened.Nl: Hun samenwerking om Sanne te helpen was natuurlijk, instinctief.En: Their cooperation to help Sanne was natural, instinctive.Nl: Bram en Anouk stonden eindelijk naast elkaar als broer en zus.En: Bram and Anouk stood finally side by side as brother and sister.Nl: Het was een klein avontuur maar het brak de muur van emotie.En: It was a small adventure, but it broke the wall of emotion.Nl: Toen de vlieger bevrijd was, stond Anouk stil, haar ogen zacht.En: When the kite was freed, Anouk stood still, her eyes soft.Nl: "Dank je," zei ze zacht.En: "Thank you," she said gently.Nl: "En het spijt mij ook."En: "And I'm sorry too."Nl: Bram glimlachte oprecht.En: Bram smiled sincerely.Nl: "Laten we het opnieuw proberen," zei hij, zijn stem vol belofte.En: "Let's try again," he said, his voice full of promise.Nl: Ze knikten beiden, beseffend hoe belangrijk familie was.En: They both nodded, realizing how important family was.Nl: Sanne kwam naar hen toe, met de vlieger stevig vast in haar hand, en omhelsde hen beide.En: Sanne came to them, holding the kite tightly in her hand, and hugged them both.Nl: Ze lachte ondeugend.En: She laughed mischievously.Nl: Het einde van oude wonden en het begin van nieuwe gesprekken.En: The end of old wounds and the beginning of new conversations.Nl: In het hart van de Hoge Veluwe, waar de natuur bloeide in het late voorjaar, begon ook hun familieband weer te bloeien.En: In the heart of the Hoge Veluwe, where nature bloomed in late spring, their family bond also began to bloom again.Nl: Het was een nieuwe start, een belofte van hoop en verzoening.En: It was a new start, a promise of hope and reconciliation.Nl: En zo, onder het gebladerte en de open hemel, begonnen Bram en Anouk samen aan een nieuw hoofdstuk.En: And so, under the foliage and open sky, Bram and Anouk began a new chapter together. Vocabulary Words:shone: scheenchirped: flotencheerfully: vrolijkscent: geurclearing: open plekenthusiasm: enthousiasmegrateful: dankbaarmuffled: gedemptefootsteps: voetstappenhesitantly: aarzelendawkward: ongemakkelijkerustling: geritselcuckoo: koekoekstraightened: rechttehint: zweemsuspicion: achterdochtmemories: herinneringenpain: pijnbranches: takkeninstinctive: instinctiefcooperation: samenwerkingloosened: losemotion: emotiesoft: zachtpromise: beloftemischievously: ondeugendreconciliation: verzoeningfoliage: gebladertebloomed: bloeidechapter: hoofdstuk

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

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: From Shadows to Light: How One Aspiring Healer Saved a Village Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-06-02-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: בין דוכני הבדים הצבעוניים והתבלינים הריחניים, נשמעו קולות סוחרים ומבקרים בשוק הימי ביניימי של הכפר.En: Among the stalls of colorful fabrics and fragrant spices, the voices of merchants and visitors echoed through the medieval market of the village.He: האביב המאוחר הביא עמו ריח של פרחים טריים ותחושת תקווה באוויר.En: The late spring brought with it the scent of fresh flowers and a sense of hope in the air.He: שבועות התקרב, וכל הכפר היה עסוק בהכנות לחג.En: Shavuot was approaching, and the entire village was busy with preparations for the holiday.He: אבל באותו השוק התוסס שכנה גם חרדה.En: But in that lively market, anxiety also lingered.He: מחלה מסתורית החלה להתפשט אצל תושבי הכפר, וזה גרם לדאגה רבה.En: A mysterious illness had begun to spread among the village residents, causing much concern.He: מריאם, הזקנה החכמה של הכפר, הביטה מסביב והתרגשה מאוד מהמצב הזה.En: Miriam, the wise old woman of the village, looked around and was very troubled by this situation.He: נועה, מרפאה מתלמדת ונחושה, הרגישה שזה הרגע שלה להוכיח את עצמה.En: Noa, a determined and aspiring healer, felt that this was her moment to prove herself.He: היא רצתה למצוא פתרון למחלה המסתורית.En: She wanted to find a solution to the mysterious illness.He: אלי, המורה של נועה ואחד המרפאים המוערכים, היה זהיר ושמרני.En: Eli, Noa's teacher and one of the respected healers, was cautious and conservative.He: הוא פחד מניסיונות בעייתיים ודרש להתמקד ברפואה בין המסורות הישנות.En: He feared problematic experiments and insisted on focusing on traditional medicine.He: "נועה", הוא אמר לה בטון חמור, "לא יכולים לסמוך על תרופות בלתי נבדלות.En: "Noa," he told her in a serious tone, "we cannot rely on untested remedies."He: "אבל נועה האמינה שהיא יכולה להצליח.En: But Noa believed she could succeed.He: היא עבדה על תרופה חדשה.En: She worked on a new remedy.He: יום בהיר אחד, כשמריאם עצמה נפלה למשכב, הבינה נועה שהגיעה השעה לפעול.En: One bright day, when Miriam herself fell ill, Noa realized that the time had come to act.He: כל הכפר עצר את נשימתו.En: The entire village held its breath.He: במרכז השוק, מול עיני הכפריים שצפו בתקווה ובחשש, נועה לקחה נשימה עמוקה והשתמשה בתרופה החדשה שלה.En: In the center of the market, under the watchful eyes of the villagers, who were filled with both hope and fear, Noa took a deep breath and applied her new remedy.He: כשהשעות חלפו, החום של מריאם ירד והחלה להרגיש הרבה יותר טוב.En: As the hours passed, Miriam's fever dropped, and she began to feel much better.He: הכפר הריע, ושמחת שבועות הייתה כפולה ומכופלה.En: The village cheered, and the joy of Shavuot was doubled and multiplied.He: לא רק שהחג מגיע, אלא שמצאו מרפא למחלה!En: Not only was the holiday arriving, but a cure for the illness had been found!He: בימים שלאחר מכן, אלי הביט בנועה בגאווה.En: In the days that followed, Eli looked at Noa with pride.He: הוא הבין שנועה לא רק מוכשרת, אלא גם מלאת אומץ.En: He understood that Noa was not only talented but also full of courage.He: עכשיו, הכפר כולו הרגיש בטוח יותר להפקיד את בריאותם בידיה של נועה.En: Now, the entire village felt more secure entrusting their health to Noa's care.He: כך הפכה נועה ממורה למורה, וקיבלה את כבודו ואמונו של אלי ושל כל הכפר בזמן שחגגו את שבועות בידיים קלים ולבבות שמחים.En: Thus, Noa transformed from a student to a teacher and earned the respect and trust of Eli and the entire village as they celebrated Shavuot with light hands and happy hearts. Vocabulary Words:stalls: דוכניםcolorful: צבעונייםfragrant: ריחנייםmedieval: ימי ביניימיlinger: שכנהmysterious: מסתוריתconcern: דאגהaspiring: מתלמדתtraditional: מסורותremedies: תרופותapply: השתמשהcautious: זהירconservative: שמרניuntested: בלתי נבדלותanxiety: חרדהprove: להוכיחsolution: פתרוןdetermined: נחושהaspire: שאופהfever: חוםsecure: בטוחיםentrusting: מפקידיםtransform: הפכהpride: גאווהcourage: אומץcelebrated: חגגוdubbed: כפולהmultiply: מוכפלהhope: תקווהbusy: עסוקBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: From Parc Güell to Art Duo: The Festival That Ignited Passions Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-06-02-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El sol brillava intensament sobre el Parc Güell.En: The sun shone intensely over Parc Güell.Ca: Els colors de les rajoles de Gaudí reflectien la llum en mil tonalitats.En: The colors of Gaudí's tiles reflected the light in a thousand shades.Ca: Era el festival de primavera, una celebració plena de música, art i alegria.En: It was the spring festival, a celebration full of music, art, and joy.Ca: La gent gaudia dels espectacles mentre preparaven la nit de Sant Joan.En: People enjoyed the performances while preparing for the night of Sant Joan.Ca: Entre els visitants, hi havia l'Adela, una artista amb ànsies de trobar inspiració.En: Among the visitors was Adela, an artist eager to find inspiration.Ca: No gaire lluny, hi era en Guillem, un músic que cercava un company amb qui compartir la seva passió per l'art.En: Not far away was Guillem, a musician seeking a companion to share his passion for art.Ca: Tots dos eren amics de la Núria, que assitia al festival sense saber que esdevindria el pont entre dues ànimes creatives.En: Both were friends of Núria, who attended the festival not knowing she would become the bridge between two creative souls.Ca: En mig del soroll i el bullici, la Núria els presentà.En: Amid the noise and bustle, Núria introduced them.Ca: "Adela, ell és en Guillem.En: "Adela, this is Guillem.Ca: Toca música com un somni.En: He plays music like a dream."Ca: " Amb un somriure tímid, Guillem li allargà la mà a l'Adela.En: With a shy smile, Guillem extended his hand to Adela.Ca: "M'agradaria mostrar-te algunes peces que he escrit," digué Guillem amb una veu suau, però plena de determinació.En: "I would like to show you some pieces I've written," said Guillem with a gentle but determined voice.Ca: L'Adela, sempre recelosa de col·laborar, dubtava.En: Adela, always wary of collaborating, hesitated.Ca: La seva por era perdre el control sobre el seu art.En: Her fear was losing control over her art.Ca: Però, en Guillem tenia una calidesa natural que l'atreia.En: But Guillem had a natural warmth that attracted her.Ca: La insistència amable de la Núria feu que, poc a poc, l'Adela es relaxés.En: The gentle insistence of Núria gradually made Adela relax.Ca: Va decidir donar-se una oportunitat.En: She decided to give it a chance.Ca: "D'acord," va dir finalment, "m'agradaria escoltar-te.En: "Alright," she finally said, "I'd like to listen to you."Ca: "Es van apartar cap a un racó tranquil del parc.En: They moved to a quiet corner of the park.Ca: Aquí, en Guillem, amb una guitarra senzilla però elegant, va començar a tocar.En: Here, Guillem, with a simple yet elegant guitar, began to play.Ca: La música era pura màgia.En: The music was pure magic.Ca: Els sons portaven l'Adela a llocs on no havia estat mai.En: The sounds took Adela to places she had never been.Ca: En Guillem tenia un do, una passió que connectava profundament amb els seus propis sentiments artístics.En: Guillem had a gift, a passion that deeply connected with her own artistic feelings.Ca: Mentre la música es fonia amb els colors del parc, l'Adela va veure visions del que podria crear.En: As the music blended with the colors of the park, Adela envisioned what she could create.Ca: "Podríem fer alguna cosa junts," va proposar, ara amb els ulls brillants.En: "We could make something together," she proposed, now with bright eyes.Ca: La nit va arribar, i amb ella els focs artificials.En: Night fell, bringing fireworks with it.Ca: Mentre el cel s'il·luminava amb llums de colors, l'Adela i en Guillem van improvisar una actuació.En: As the sky lit up with colorful lights, Adela and Guillem improvised a performance.Ca: Ella pintava sobre un llenç gran, deixant-se portar per la melodia de la guitarra d'en Guillem.En: She painted on a large canvas, letting herself be carried away by the melody of Guillem's guitar.Ca: Els assistents del festival es van reunir al voltant, captivats per aquell instant de bellesa inusual.En: Festival attendees gathered around, captivated by that unusual moment of beauty.Ca: Quan els focs es van apaivagar, un fort aplaudiment va omplir l'aire.En: When the fireworks faded, a strong applause filled the air.Ca: El públic estava entusiasmat.En: The audience was thrilled.Ca: L'Adela havia trobat una nova font d'inspiració, i en Guillem va sentir la pujada de confiança que tant necessitava.En: Adela had found a new source of inspiration, and Guillem felt the surge of confidence he so needed.Ca: A partir d'aquell dia, l'Adela i en Guillem es van embarcar en un projecte artístic que va unir la seva música i les seves pintures.En: From that day, Adela and Guillem embarked on an artistic project that united his music and her paintings.Ca: Junts, van crear una obra que va captivar la comunitat artística de Barcelona.En: Together, they created a work that captivated the artistic community of Barcelona.Ca: L'Adela va aprendre que col·laborar podia enriquir el seu art, i en Guillem va descobrir que el seu talent mereixia ser compartit amb el món.En: Adela learned that collaborating could enrich her art, and Guillem discovered that his talent deserved to be shared with the world.Ca: Així, al final d'aquell Sant Joan, entre música, art i focs d'artifici, va néixer una amistat i una col·laboració que canviaria les seves vides per sempre.En: Thus, at the end of that Sant Joan, amidst music, art, and fireworks, a friendship and collaboration were born that would change their lives forever.Ca: Al Parc Güell, la primavera va florir en forma d'art viu i vibrà com mai abans.En: At Parc Güell, spring blossomed into living art and vibrated like never before. Vocabulary Words:the sun: el solthe tiles: les rajolesthe shades: les tonalitatsthe visitors: els visitantsto become: esdevenirthe bridge: el pontthe bustle: el bullicithe hand: la màthe guitar: la guitarrato connect: connectarthe vision: les visionsthe fireworks: els focs artificialsthe applause: l'aplaudimentthe source: la fontthe surge: la pujadafrom that day: a partir d'aquell diathe project: el projecteto captivate: captivarto enrich: enriquirthe friendship: l'amistatto blossom: florirthe noise: el sorollthe joy: l'alegriathe performance: l'espectacleto hesitate: dubtarthe corner: el racópure magic: pura màgiato propose: proposarthe attendees: els assistentsto fade: apaivagar

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Embracing Chaos: A Harmonious Twist to the Neighborhood BBQ Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-05-28-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Op een stralende lentedag, in een rustige en groene gated community, waren de voorbereidingen voor de jaarlijkse buurtbarbecue in volle gang.En: On a radiant spring day, in a peaceful and green gated community, preparations for the annual neighborhood barbecue were in full swing.Nl: De bloemen stonden in volle bloei en kleurige vlaggen wapperden vrolijk in de zon.En: The flowers were in full bloom, and colorful flags fluttered merrily in the sun.Nl: Mensen druppelden langzaam binnen, pratend en lachend.En: People trickled in slowly, talking and laughing.Nl: Het was Hemelvaartsdag, een dag van saamhorigheid.En: It was Hemelvaartsdag (Ascension Day), a day of togetherness.Nl: Pieter, een man met een voorliefde voor perfectie, organiseerde alles tot in de puntjes.En: Pieter, a man with a fondness for perfection, organized everything down to the last detail.Nl: Hij had een schema gemaakt, een checklist, zelfs een plattegrond van hoe de tafels en stoelen moesten staan.En: He had created a schedule, a checklist, even a map showing how the tables and chairs should be arranged.Nl: Sanne, de immer vriendelijke en enthousiaste buurvrouw, hielp graag mee.En: Sanne, the always friendly and enthusiastic neighbor, was happy to help.Nl: Maar haar stijl was losser.En: But her style was more relaxed.Nl: Ze vond plezier belangrijker dan perfectie.En: She found enjoyment more important than perfection.Nl: "Laat het maar op z'n beloop," zei ze vaak, tot Pieters frustratie.En: "Just let it run its course," she often said, to Pieter's frustration.Nl: Niet ver daarvandaan, in een hoek, stond Bram, de tienerzoon van Sanne.En: Not far from there, in a corner, stood Bram, Sanne's teenage son.Nl: Hij was niet geïnteresseerd in feestjes.En: He had no interest in parties.Nl: Liever was hij ergens binnen, weg van de drukte, verstrengeld in zijn games.En: He preferred to be somewhere inside, away from the hustle and bustle, entangled in his games.Nl: Zijn ouders wilden echter dat hij zou socialiseren.En: However, his parents wanted him to socialize.Nl: "Kom op, Bram," riep Pieter, "helpen jullie ons even met de tafels?"En: "Come on, Bram," called Pieter, "can you help us out with the tables?"Nl: Bram zuchtte, maar hij hielp toch.En: Bram sighed, but he helped anyway.Nl: Terwijl Pieter alles nauwkeurig controleerde, stond Sanne lachend taartjes uit te delen.En: While Pieter carefully checked everything, Sanne laughed as she handed out pastries.Nl: "Keer op keer dat hij alles controleert," mompelde Sanne tegen een buurman.En: "He checks everything time and again," Sanne mumbled to a neighbor.Nl: Maar ze had een idee.En: But she had an idea.Nl: Zodra Pieter even niet oplette, verplaatste Sanne wat stoelen en liet het muziekvolume iets te hoog klinken.En: As soon as Pieter wasn't paying attention, Sanne moved some chairs and turned the music volume a little too high.Nl: Ondanks kleine onvolkomenheden, begonnen de buren zich te vermaken met onverwachte spelletjes en veel gelach.En: Despite small imperfections, the neighbors began to enjoy unexpected games and hearty laughter.Nl: Pieter fronste vaak, maar zelfs hij kon een glimlach niet onderdrukken toen de chaos vermakelijk werd.En: Pieter often frowned, but even he couldn't suppress a smile when the chaos became entertaining.Nl: Ondertussen stond Bram bij een tafel, zijn ogen gericht op zijn telefoon.En: Meanwhile, Bram stood by a table, his eyes fixed on his phone.Nl: Maar toen kreeg hij een ingeving.En: But then he had an inspiration.Nl: Hij haalde zijn laptop en opende een multiplayer game.En: He got his laptop and opened a multiplayer game.Nl: Al snel kwam een groep kinderen, en ook volwassenen, nieuwsgierig kijken en meedoen.En: Soon, a group of children, and even adults, curiously gathered around to watch and join in.Nl: Het feest kreeg een nieuwe wending.En: The party took a new turn.Nl: Langzaam ontspande Pieter.En: Gradually, Pieter relaxed.Nl: Hij merkte dat plezier ook ontstond zonder dat alles perfect was geregeld.En: He realized that fun could also arise without everything being perfectly organized.Nl: Sanne was blij dat haar tactiek werkte, en er leek zelfs een connectie te ontstaan tussen Bram en de overige feestgangers.En: Sanne was pleased her tactic worked, and there even seemed to be a connection forming between Bram and the other partygoers.Nl: Iedereen vond wel iets leuks om te doen.En: Everyone found something enjoyable to do.Nl: De avond eindigde met een oranje lucht vol kleuren van de ondergaande zon.En: The evening ended with an orange sky full of colors from the setting sun.Nl: Mensen gingen naar huis met een glimlach.En: People went home with a smile.Nl: Pieter besefte dat de spontaniteit de echte charme van de dag was.En: Pieter realized that the spontaneity was the real charm of the day.Nl: Sanne genoot van de sfeer, en Bram had vrienden gevonden die zijn liefde voor games deelden.En: Sanne enjoyed the atmosphere, and Bram had found friends who shared his love for games.Nl: De buurtbarbecue was een succes, niet door perfectie, maar door het samenspel en de betrokkenheid van iedereen.En: The neighborhood barbecue was a success, not due to perfection, but because of the collaboration and involvement of everyone.Nl: En in hun kleine hoekje van de wereld, voelde de gemeenschap groter dan ooit.En: And in their little corner of the world, the community felt larger than ever. Vocabulary Words:radiant: stralendegated community: gated communitypreparations: voorbereidingenfluttered: wapperdentogetherness: saamhorigheidfondness: voorliefdechecklist: checklistenthusiastic: enthousiasteenjoyment: plezierfrustration: frustratieentangled: verstrengeldhustle and bustle: druktemumbled: mompeldeimperfections: onvolkomenhedenhearty: veelsuppress: onderdrukkeninspiration: ingevingmultiplayer: multiplayercuriously: nieuwsgieriggradually: langzaamspontaneity: spontaniteitatmosphere: sfeercollaboration: samenspelinvolvement: betrokkenheidneighborhood: buurtbloom: bloeilaughed: lachendrearranged: verplaatstevolume: volumecharm: charme

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Unraveling the Night: A Mystery in Sant Cugat Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-05-28-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Al barri exclusiu de Sant Cugat del Vallès, l'aire de primavera omplia l'ambient de noves esperances.En: In the exclusive neighborhood of Sant Cugat del Vallès, the spring air filled the atmosphere with new hopes.Ca: Els jardins donsats de flors colorides i els arbres brotant omplien de vida el lloc.En: The gardens adorned with colorful flowers and budding trees brought life to the place.Ca: Les cases modernes del barri, una al costat de l'altra, eren símbols de tranquil·litat.En: The modern houses in the neighborhood, one next to the other, were symbols of tranquility.Ca: Però, recentment, un misteriós so havia trencat aquesta pau.En: But recently, a mysterious sound had broken this peace.Ca: Cada nit, com si fos un rellotge, un soroll inusual desperta els veïns.En: Every night, like clockwork, an unusual noise woke the neighbors.Ca: Oriol, un resident ben establert, valorava el silenci.En: Oriol, a well-established resident, valued the silence.Ca: Amb una lleugera por al desconegut, solia quedar-se a casa, encara que el so el posava nerviós.En: With a slight fear of the unknown, he usually stayed home, even though the noise made him nervous.Ca: Per contra, Laia, que acabava d'arribar a la comunitat, trobava l'enigma emocionant.En: In contrast, Laia, who had just arrived in the community, found the enigma exciting.Ca: Amb una curiositat insaciable, volia resoldre el misteri.En: With insatiable curiosity, she wanted to solve the mystery.Ca: Una nit, Laia va tocar a la porta d'Oriol.En: One night, Laia knocked on Oriol's door.Ca: "Oriol, hem de trobar la font d'aquest soroll!En: "Oriol, we must find the source of this noise!"Ca: ", va dir amb decisió.En: she said decisively.Ca: Oriol, tot i dubtar-ho, va acceptar.En: Oriol, although doubtful, agreed.Ca: Junts, van sortir al carrer, envoltats de la foscor de la nit i l'ombra dels arbres tremolant amb el vent suau.En: Together, they ventured out onto the street, surrounded by the darkness of the night and the shadow of trees trembling with the gentle wind.Ca: Van caminar pel gran bosc que envoltava la comunitat.En: They walked through the large forest surrounding the community.Ca: Escoltaven atentament cada soroll.En: They listened intently to every sound.Ca: Però a cada cantonada, trobaven un camí sense sortida.En: But at every turn, they found a dead-end path.Ca: Oriol va començar a perdre l'esperança.En: Oriol began to lose hope.Ca: "Potser és millor que tornem", va suggerir, pensant en les conseqüències desconegudes.En: "Maybe it's best if we go back," he suggested, thinking of the unknown consequences.Ca: Però Laia no estava disposada a rendir-se.En: But Laia was not willing to give up.Ca: "Encara no, Oriol!En: "Not yet, Oriol!Ca: Ja som tan a prop!En: We're so close!"Ca: ", va insistir amb entusiasme.En: she insisted enthusiastically.Ca: Continuaren endavant, endinsant-se més al bosc.En: They continued onwards, delving deeper into the forest.Ca: De sobte, el soroll es va fer més fort i més clar.En: Suddenly, the noise became louder and clearer.Ca: Els va portar fins a una antiga cabana metàl·lica amagada entre els arbres.En: It led them to an old metallic cabin hidden among the trees.Ca: Amb precaució, van obrir la porta.En: With caution, they opened the door.Ca: Dins, només hi havia un petit generador elèctric, tan vell que el seu funcionament era irregular.En: Inside, there was only a small electric generator, so old that its operation was irregular.Ca: Oriol i Laia es van mirar, sorpresos per la simplicitat d'allò que pensaven que era sobrenatural.En: Oriol and Laia looked at each other, surprised by the simplicity of what they thought was supernatural.Ca: Amb el misteri solucionat, van informar als altres veïns.En: With the mystery solved, they informed the other neighbors.Ca: L'endemà, la comunitat va substituir el generador per un de nou.En: The next day, the community replaced the generator with a new one.Ca: Oriol va sentir una tranquil·litat nova al seu cor.En: Oriol felt a new tranquility in his heart.Ca: Havia superat la seva por del desconegut.En: He had overcome his fear of the unknown.Ca: Laia, per la seva banda, somreia amb satisfacció.En: Laia, for her part, smiled with satisfaction.Ca: L'aventura l'havia ajudat a connectar-se amb la comunitat.En: The adventure had helped her connect with the community.Ca: Mentre tornaven cap a casa, Oriol la va mirar i va dir: "Gràcies, Laia.En: As they returned home, Oriol looked at her and said, "Thank you, Laia.Ca: He après que no tot el que és desconegut és temut.En: I've learned that not everything unknown is to be feared."Ca: "I així, la pau va tornar al barri de Sant Cugat, amb Oriol i Laia ara més que simples veïns, lligats per l'aventura que els va unir.En: And so, peace returned to the neighborhood of Sant Cugat, with Oriol and Laia now more than just neighbors, bonded by the adventure that brought them together. Vocabulary Words:neighborhood: el barriexclusive: exclusiuspring: la primaverahopes: les esperancesbudding: brotantadorned: guarnitssymbols: els símbolstranquility: la tranquil·litatmysterious: misteriósclockwork: un rellotgeunusual: inusualresident: el residentslight fear: una lleugera porunknown: el desconegutvalued: valoravainsatiable curiosity: una curiositat insaciablesolve: resoldreventured: van sortirsurrounded: envoltatsshadow: l'ombratrembling: tremolantgentle wind: el vent suauforest: el boscdead-end path: un camí sense sortidaconsequences: les conseqüèncieswilling: disposadaenthusiasm: l'entusiasmesuddenly: de sobtecaution: precauciósupernatural: sobrenatural

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Balloons and Blossoms: A Birthday to Remember Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-05-28-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 봄의 향기가 가득한 날, 경치 좋은 게이티드 커뮤니티는 생기로 가득 찼다.En: On a day filled with the fragrance of spring, the scenic gated community was full of life.Ko: 앞마당에서는 아이들이 웃으며 뛰놀고, 벚꽃나무 아래에서 반짝이는 꽃잎들이 하늘하늘 떨어지고 있었다.En: In the front yard, children laughed and played, and under the cherry blossom trees, glittering petals gently floated down.Ko: 오늘은 특별한 날이었다.En: Today was a special day.Ko: 바로 민지의 아들, 수현의 생일 파티였다.En: It was the birthday party of Minji's son, Suhyun.Ko: 민지는 아침부터 분주했다.En: Minji had been busy since the morning.Ko: 테이블 세팅, 케이크 준비, 풍선 장식.En: Table setting, cake preparation, balloon decorations.Ko: 계획적으로 일을 처리하기 위해 쉴 틈 없이 움직였다.En: She moved tirelessly to handle everything methodically.Ko: 가장 친한 친구인 수진이 도와주고 있었다.En: Her best friend, Sujin, was helping her.Ko: “민지야, 이 풍선은 어디에 달까?” 수진이 물었다.En: “Minji, where should I hang these balloons?” Sujin asked.Ko: “저쪽 울타리 옆이 좋을 것 같아!” 민지가 간결하게 답하며 다른 준비에 집중했다.En: “I think next to that fence would be nice!” Minji replied succinctly and focused on her other preparations.Ko: 그러나 민지에게는 다른 걱정이 있었다.En: However, Minji had another concern.Ko: 남동생 지호가 요즘 무언가 걱정스러운 듯했다.En: Her younger brother, Jiho, seemed to be worried about something lately.Ko: 지호는 며칠 전, 민지에게 중요한 결정을 논의하고 싶다고 했지만, 생일 파티 준비 때문에 그와 제대로 이야기할 시간이 없었다.En: A few days ago, Jiho had said he wanted to discuss an important decision with her, but due to the birthday party preparations, she hadn't had the time to properly talk to him.Ko: 지호는 식탁 한 켠에 앉아 조용히 있었다.En: Jiho was sitting quietly at one corner of the table.Ko: 파티가 시작되고, 아이들은 흥겹게 뛰어놀았다.En: As the party began, the children played joyfully.Ko: 하지만 민지의 눈은 계속 지호에게로 갔다.En: Yet, Minji's eyes kept drifting towards Jiho.Ko: 그는 무기력해 보였다.En: He seemed listless.Ko: 민지는 고민에 빠졌다.En: Minji was troubled.Ko: “이 파티가 항상 완벽할 수는 없다고,” 민지는 스스로에게 속삭였다.En: “Not every party can be perfect,” she whispered to herself.Ko: 결국 민지는 결심했다.En: Finally, Minji made up her mind.Ko: “수진아, 잠시 대신 애들 봐줄 수 있어?” 민지가 부탁했다.En: “Sujin, can you watch the kids for a bit?” she asked.Ko: 수진은 고개를 끄덕였다.En: Sujin nodded.Ko: 민지는 지호에게 다가가 앉았다.En: Minji went over to Jiho and sat down.Ko: “지호야, 무슨 일이야? 나에게 말해줄 수 있어?” 민지가 부드럽게 물었다.En: “Jiho, what's going on? Can you tell me?” Minji asked gently.Ko: 지호는 잠시 침묵했지만, 결국 속마음을 털어놓았다.En: Jiho was silent for a moment but eventually opened up.Ko: “나 대학을 휴학할지 고민 중이야.”En: “I'm considering taking a leave of absence from college.”Ko: 지호의 말에 민지는 놀랐지만 곧 그의 마음을 이해했다.En: Jiho's words surprised Minji, but she quickly understood his feelings.Ko: “오빠가 결정한 걸 지지할게,” 민지가 말했다.En: “I'll support whatever decision you make,” Minji said.Ko: “하지만 언제든지 도움이 필요하면 꼭 말해줘.”En: “But please let me know if you ever need help.”Ko: 두 사람의 대화는 짧았지만 의미 있었다.En: Their conversation was brief but meaningful.Ko: 민지는 다시 파티에 집중했지만, 이제는 가족의 소중함을 더 깊이 느꼈다.En: Minji shifted her focus back to the party, feeling a deeper appreciation for her family.Ko: 그리고 오후가 지나고, 파티는 절정에 이르렀다. 케이크를 나누며 가족은 서로의 존재에 감사했다.En: As the afternoon went by and the party reached its peak, the family shared cake and expressed gratitude for each other's presence.Ko: 집으로 돌아가는 길에, 민지는 수진에게 미소 지었다.En: On the way home, Minji smiled at Sujin.Ko: “오늘은 잊지 못할 하루였어,” 수진이 말하며 박수를 쳤다.En: “Today was an unforgettable day,” Sujin said, clapping her hands.Ko: 민지는 하늘을 보며 조용히 속삭였다. “가족과 함께라면, 어떤 날이든 완벽할 수 있어.”En: Minji looked up at the sky and quietly whispered, “Any day can be perfect when you're with family.”Ko: 민지는 사랑하는 사람들과 함께하는 작은 순간들이 얼마나 소중한지를 새삼 깨달았다.En: Minji realized anew how precious the small moments with loved ones are.Ko: 상황은 변할 수 있지만, 가족은 항상 그 자리에 있었다.En: Circumstances might change, but family was always there.Ko: 그렇게 민지는 다시 힘찬 발걸음으로 걸어갔다.En: With that thought, Minji continued walking with renewed vigor. Vocabulary Words:fragrance: 향기scenic: 경치 좋은gated community: 게이티드 커뮤니티cherry blossom: 벚꽃glittering: 반짝이는petals: 꽃잎methodically: 계획적으로succinctly: 간결하게listless: 무기력해concern: 걱정brief: 짧았지만appreciation: 감사drifting: 빠졌다circumstances: 상황renewed vigor: 힘찬 발걸음tirelessly: 쉴 틈 없이gratitude: 감사unforgettable: 잊지 못할cherish: 소중한absent: 휴학preparations: 준비glance: 쭉 갔다fortunate: 행운exuberance: 흥겹게considering: 고민 중이다patience: 끈기embraced: 끌어안았다crucial: 중요한whispered: 속삭였다express: 표현하다

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Sunlit Debates: How a Family Found Strength in Unity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-05-26-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Solen skinnede klart over det gamle Grækenland, og en mild brise kildrede de grønne blade i olivenlunden.En: The sun shone brightly over ancient Grækenland, and a gentle breeze tickled the green leaves in the olive grove.Da: Duften af blomster fyldte luften, og i skyggen af et stort, gammelt oliventræ samledes en familie.En: The scent of flowers filled the air, and in the shade of a large, old olive tree, a family gathered.Da: Der var ingen særlig højtid, blot en genforening af sjældent sete slægtninge.En: There was no particular holiday, just a reunion of rarely seen relatives.Da: De tre søskende, Soren, Kerstin og Lars, sad i en cirkel blandt familiemedlemmerne og nød den kølige skygge.En: The three siblings, Soren, Kerstin, and Lars, sat in a circle among the family members, enjoying the cool shade.Da: Soren, den yngste, havde store drømme.En: Soren, the youngest, had big dreams.Da: Han ønskede mere end noget andet at blive anerkendt for sin viden og sit mod.En: He wished for nothing more than to be recognized for his knowledge and courage.Da: Lars, den ældste, var allerede etableret og sikker, men bar rundt på usete bekymringer om fremtiden.En: Lars, the eldest, was already established and secure but carried unseen worries about the future.Da: Midt imellem dem sad Kerstin, hvis hårde arbejde ofte blev overset.En: Between them sat Kerstin, whose hard work often went unnoticed.Da: Da Soren foreslog en filosofisk debat, blev der stille mellem oliventræerne.En: When Soren suggested a philosophical debate, silence fell among the olive trees.Da: "Lars, lad os debattere om betydningen af frihed," sagde Soren med en fast røst.En: "Lars, let us debate the meaning of freedom," said Soren with a firm voice.Da: Lars hævede et øjenbryn.En: Lars raised an eyebrow.Da: "Er du sikker, lillebror?"En: "Are you sure, little brother?"Da: spurgte han venligt, men med en snert af tvivl.En: he asked kindly but with a hint of doubt.Da: Familien satte sig tættere sammen, mens debatten begyndte.En: The family sat closer together as the debate began.Da: Soren talte lidenskabeligt om individets ret til at vælge sin egen vej.En: Soren spoke passionately about the individual's right to choose their own path.Da: Han talte om visdommen fra de store tænkere, han havde læst om.En: He talked about the wisdom of the great thinkers he had read about.Da: Ikke én gang vaklede han, selvom Lars' modargumenter var stærke og velovervejede.En: Not once did he falter, even though Lars' counterarguments were strong and well-considered.Da: Kerstin lyttede intenst, følte hver af sine brødres stolthed og frustration.En: Kerstin listened intently, feeling each of her brothers' pride and frustration.Da: Da diskussionen blev intens, greb hun chancen for at bryde stilhedens is.En: As the discussion intensified, she seized the chance to break the ice of silence.Da: "Vi er alle her for at lære af hinanden," sagde hun, mens hun smilede opmuntrende.En: "We are all here to learn from each other," she said, smiling encouragingly.Da: Hendes rolige stemme bragte balance tilbage i samtalen.En: Her calm voice brought balance back to the conversation.Da: Selvom Soren ikke vandt, blev der klappet og nikket anerkendende fra familien.En: Although Soren did not win, there was clapping and nodding of approval from the family.Da: Lars så på sin yngste bror med ny respekt.En: Lars looked at his youngest brother with newfound respect.Da: "Du har mod, Soren.En: "You have courage, Soren.Da: Jeg ser virkelig dit potentiale," sagde han og lagde en arm om ham.En: I truly see your potential," he said, placing an arm around him.Da: Om aftenen, da himlen blev mørk og stjernerne dukkede op, sad de tre søskende sammen i stilheden og nød blikket over det glitrende Middelhav.En: In the evening, as the sky darkened and the stars appeared, the three siblings sat together in silence, enjoying the view over the sparkling Middelhav.Da: De talte lavmælt om dagen, om hinandens styrker og om de skatte, der er at finde i både mod og kompromis.En: They spoke softly about the day, about each other's strengths, and about the treasures found in both courage and compromise.Da: Soren følte sig pludselig let og fri.En: Soren suddenly felt light and free.Da: Hans selvtillid voksede som den spæde forårsblomst.En: His confidence grew like the tender spring blossom.Da: Lars indså værdien i at støtte sin familie.En: Lars realized the value of supporting his family.Da: Og Kerstin, med sit varme smil, vidste nu, hvor uundværlig hendes mægling havde været.En: And Kerstin, with her warm smile, now knew how indispensable her mediation had been.Da: I skyggen af det gamle oliventræ sluttede dagen med større forståelse og samhørighed.En: In the shade of the old olive tree, the day ended with greater understanding and togetherness.Da: Familien gik i stilhed tilbage mod deres hjem, med en dybere beundring for hinandens unikke styrker.En: The family walked back silently towards their home, with a deeper admiration for each other's unique strengths.Da: I den lune aftenluft syntes de endelig at forstå, at hver enkelt af dem spillede sin egen vigtige rolle i familiens dynamik.En: In the warm evening air, they finally seemed to understand that each of them played their own important role in the family's dynamic. Vocabulary Words:breeze: brisetickled: kildredegrove: lundenshade: skyggereunion: genforeningsiblings: søskendecourage: modunseen: usetecounterarguments: modargumenterhint: snertpassionately: lidenskabeligtfalter: vakledeintently: intensfrustration: frustrationintensified: intensencouragingly: opmuntrendeapproval: anerkendendenewfound: nyrealized: indsåMiddelhav: Mediterraneancompromise: kompromisblossom: forårsblomstindispensable: uundværligmediation: mæglinggreater: størretogetherness: samhørighedadmiration: beundringdynamics: dynamikstarlit: mørktender: spæde

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Forging Dreams: A Viking's Tale of Courage and Family Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-05-26-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Det var vår i vikingabyn vid fjorden, och hela världen verkade vakna till liv.En: It was spring in the Viking village by the fjord, and the whole world seemed to awaken to life.Sv: Trähusen med sina grästäckta tak ståtlade i det milda vårsolskenet, och ängarna blommade så smått med vilda blommor.En: The wooden houses with their grass-covered roofs stood proudly in the gentle spring sunshine, and the meadows slowly blossomed with wildflowers.Sv: Luften var frisk, fylld med doften av havet och nybakat bröd, medan byborna hektiskt förberedde sig inför Midsommar och den stora släktträffen.En: The air was fresh, filled with the scent of the sea and freshly baked bread, as the villagers busily prepared for Midsommar and the great family gathering.Sv: Lars, en ung smed, arbetade flitigt i sin smedja.En: Lars, a young blacksmith, worked diligently in his forge.Sv: Han ville smida ett vackert svärd till träffen, något som skulle bevisa hans färdigheter.En: He wanted to forge a beautiful sword for the gathering, something that would prove his skills.Sv: Men han stötte snart på problem.En: But he soon encountered problems.Sv: Smedjan var i dåligt skick, och han saknade särskilda material för att skapa det legendariska vikingasvärdet han drömde om.En: The forge was in poor condition, and he lacked the specific materials to create the legendary Viking sword he dreamed of.Sv: Hans syster, Kajsa, var i full fart med att förbereda maten för den kommande festen.En: His sister, Kajsa, was busy preparing the food for the upcoming feast.Sv: Hon var känd i byn för att vara en mästerlig kock och kunde organisera en fest som ingen annan.En: She was known in the village for being a masterful cook and could organize a feast like no one else.Sv: "Lars, kom och smaka," ropade hon och pekade på en korg fylld med färskt bröd.En: "Lars, come and taste," she called, pointing to a basket filled with fresh bread.Sv: "Inte nu, Kajsa," svarade Lars med ett litet leende.En: "Not now, Kajsa," replied Lars with a small smile.Sv: "Jag måste hitta speciella material.En: "I must find special materials.Sv: Utan dem blir svärdet inte färdigt."En: Without them, the sword will not be finished."Sv: Medan Lars förberedde sig för att ge sig ut på en liten resa, kom deras yngre kusin Elin springande till smedjan.En: As Lars prepared to set out on a small journey, their younger cousin Elin came running to the forge.Sv: Hennes ögon glittrade av nyfikenhet.En: Her eyes sparkled with curiosity.Sv: "Får jag följa med, Lars?"En: "Can I come with you, Lars?"Sv: frågade hon ivrigt.En: she asked eagerly.Sv: "Jag vill lära mig mer om vår släkts historia."En: "I want to learn more about our family's history."Sv: "Tyvärr, Elin," sa Lars medan han målmedvetet packade ner sina saker.En: "Unfortunately, Elin," said Lars as he purposefully packed his things.Sv: "Denna gång måste jag gå ensam.En: "This time I must go alone.Sv: Jag måste skynda mig tillbaka innan träffen börjar."En: I must hurry back before the gathering begins."Sv: Lars begav sig iväg, och vägarna var långa.En: Lars set off, and the roads were long.Sv: Han vandrade genom skog och över fält, allt för att hitta de material han behövde.En: He wandered through forests and across fields, all to find the materials he needed.Sv: Tid förlorades, och stilla undrade han om han skulle hinna tillbaka i tid för firandet.En: Time was lost, and he quietly wondered if he would make it back in time for the celebration.Sv: När Lars äntligen återvände, var gryningen över Midsommardagen nära.En: When Lars finally returned, the dawn of Midsommar Day was near.Sv: Han svettades lätt och undrade om hans ansträngning skulle löna sig.En: He was lightly sweating and wondered if his efforts would pay off.Sv: Hans händer var tomma, och svärdet var ännu ofärdigt.En: His hands were empty, and the sword was still unfinished.Sv: Men ändå bestämde Lars sig för att visa sitt arbete vid släktträffen.En: Yet Lars decided to show his work at the family gathering.Sv: Han lyfte det halvfärdiga svärdet inför alla och förklarade processen.En: He lifted the half-finished sword before everyone and explained the process.Sv: Hans ögon strålade av stolthet, trots ofullständigheten.En: His eyes beamed with pride, despite the incompleteness.Sv: De åskådarna, som till en början hade tystnat, bröt ut i ett småleende och applåderade hans ansträngningar.En: The spectators, who had initially fallen silent, broke into smiles and applauded his efforts.Sv: De visste att det mest värdefulla inte alltid är perfektion, utan det hårda arbetet och ärliga försök.En: They knew that the most valuable thing is not always perfection, but the hard work and honest attempt.Sv: Kajsa, med en hand full av honungsströmmade bullar, log brett mot sin bror.En: Kajsa, with a hand full of honey-drenched buns, beamed at her brother.Sv: "Du har gjort oss stolta, Lars," sa hon.En: "You have made us proud, Lars," she said.Sv: "Det är viljan att våga och försöka som räknas."En: "It's the will to dare and try that counts."Sv: Elin såg upp till Lars med beundran.En: Elin looked up to Lars with admiration.Sv: För första gången förstod hon att deras familjehistoria handlade lika mycket om mod och misslyckanden som om framgångar.En: For the first time, she understood that their family history was as much about courage and failures as it was about successes.Sv: Och medan Midsommarfirandet fortsatte med dans och sång kring majstången, visste Lars att han hade vunnit något större än bara erkännande för ett vackert svärd—han hade fått en djupare förståelse och uppskattning för livet och för sin familj.En: And as the Midsommar celebration continued with dance and song around the maypole, Lars knew he had won something greater than just recognition for a beautiful sword—he had gained a deeper understanding and appreciation for life and for his family. Vocabulary Words:fjord: fjordenmeadow: ängarnablossomed: blommadevillagers: bybornadiligently: flitigtforge: smedjasword: svärdgathering: träffenencountered: stöttecondition: skickspecific: särskildalegendary: legendariskaprepare: förberedafeast: festenmasterful: mästerligcuriosity: nyfikenhetpurposefully: målmedvetetwandered: vandradefields: fältcelebration: firandetsweating: svettadesspectators: åskådarnaapplauded: applåderadeadmiration: beundrancourage: modfailures: misslyckandenunderstanding: förståelseappreciation: uppskattningdance: dansmaypole: majstången

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

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Climbing Towers and Overcoming Fears: A Tale of Trust Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-05-23-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: La torre sembra toccare il cielo azzurro, inclinata verso il sole primaverile.En: The tower seems to touch the blue sky, leaning towards the spring sun.It: Giovanni respira a fondo il profumo dei fiori che sale dai giardini vicini.En: Giovanni takes a deep breath of the flower scent rising from the nearby gardens.It: La sua passione per la storia lo ha portato fin qui, in cima alla Torre di Pisa.En: His passion for history has brought him all the way here, to the top of the Torre di Pisa.It: Accanto a lui, Clara e Luca osservano il panorama, mentre i turisti sotto sembrano piccoli insetti.En: Next to him, Clara and Luca observe the panorama, while the tourists below seem like tiny insects.It: Giovanni sorrise, ma dentro di sé era preoccupato.En: Giovanni smiled, but inside he was worried.It: Il suo amore per l'architettura lo aveva sempre spinto a visitare luoghi storici, ma la paura che la sua salute potesse fermarlo era sempre lì, nascosta.En: His love for architecture had always driven him to visit historical places, but the fear that his health might stop him was always there, hidden.It: Respirare in cima alla torre era un po' difficile.En: Breathing at the top of the tower was a bit difficult.It: Clara si avvicinò a Giovanni.En: Clara approached Giovanni.It: "Che vista meravigliosa, vero?"En: "What a wonderful view, isn't it?"It: gli disse.En: she said to him.It: Giovanni annuì, ma sentì un peso nel petto.En: Giovanni nodded, but felt a weight in his chest.It: Il suo respiro cominciò a farsi corto.En: His breath began to shorten.It: No, proprio ora no, pensò.En: Not now, not now, he thought.It: Gli occhi di Giovanni si posarono sull'involucro argentato del suo inalatore nella tasca del giubbotto.En: Giovanni's eyes settled on the silver casing of his inhaler in the pocket of his jacket.It: Doveva prendere una decisione.En: He had to make a decision.It: Avrebbe potuto continuare a fingere, sperando che l'attacco passasse da solo.En: He could have continued pretending, hoping that the attack would pass on its own.It: Ma un saggio istinto gli suggerì diversamente.En: But a wise instinct suggested otherwise.It: Clara si accorse subito che qualcosa non andava.En: Clara immediately realized that something was wrong.It: "Giovanni, stai bene?"En: "Giovanni, are you okay?"It: chiese, premurosa.En: she asked, concerned.It: Luca stava ammirando la vista e non si era accorto di nulla.En: Luca was admiring the view and hadn't noticed anything.It: Giovanni finalmente parlò, anche se con un filo di voce.En: Giovanni finally spoke, even if with a faint voice.It: "Clara, credo di avere bisogno del mio inalatore," disse, cercando di mantenere la calma.En: "Clara, I think I need my inhaler," he said, trying to stay calm.It: Clara agì rapidamente.En: Clara acted quickly.It: Prese l'inalatore dalla tasca di Giovanni e glielo porse.En: She took the inhaler from Giovanni's pocket and handed it to him.It: "Respira, Giovanni.En: "Breathe, Giovanni.It: Lentamente," disse, posandogli una mano rassicurante sulla schiena.En: Slowly," she said, placing a reassuring hand on his back.It: Giovanni seguì le istruzioni e dopo qualche istante, il suo respiro tornò normale.En: Giovanni followed the instructions, and after a few moments, his breathing returned to normal.It: La tensione nel corpo di Giovanni si sciolse e una nuova consapevolezza nacque in lui.En: The tension in Giovanni's body melted away and a new awareness was born in him.It: "Grazie, Clara," disse.En: "Thank you, Clara," he said.It: Si rese conto che chiedere aiuto non significava essere un fallito.En: He realized that asking for help did not mean being a failure.It: Anche i più forti hanno bisogno di sostegno, e significava che poteva comunque godersi quei momenti unici.En: Even the strongest need support, and it meant he could still enjoy those unique moments.It: Clara sorrise e batté una mano sulla spalla di Giovanni.En: Clara smiled and patted Giovanni's shoulder.It: "Nessun problema, siamo una squadra," rispose.En: "No problem, we're a team," she replied.It: Luca finalmente si voltò, ignaro dell'accaduto.En: Luca finally turned, unaware of what had happened.It: "Siete pronti per scendere?"En: "Are you ready to go down?"It: chiese con un sorriso.En: he asked with a smile.It: Giovanni guardò di nuovo il panorama, poi Clara e Luca.En: Giovanni looked at the panorama again, then at Clara and Luca.It: "Sì, avanti," disse con una sicurezza rinnovata.En: "Yes, let's go," he said with renewed confidence.It: La torre rimaneva lì, un testimone silenzioso del legame tra amici, della bellezza dell'architettura e della forza della fiducia.En: The tower remained there, a silent witness to the bond between friends, the beauty of architecture, and the strength of trust.It: Mentre il gruppo scendeva gli scalini, il sole di primavera continuava a splendere, promettendo nuove avventure davanti a loro.En: As the group descended the steps, the spring sun continued to shine, promising new adventures ahead of them. Vocabulary Words:the tower: la torreto lean: inclinarsithe scent: il profumothe gardens: i giardinito observe: osservarethe insects: gli insettito be worried: essere preoccupatothe architecture: l'architetturathe decision: la decisionethe instict: l'istintothe view: la vistathe chest: il pettothe casing: l'involucrothe jacket: il giubbottoto pretend: fingereto breathe: respirareto act: agirethe tension: la tensionethe awareness: la consapevolezzato melt: sciogliersito hand: porrethe support: il sostegnothe shoulder: la spallato be ready: essere prontoto trust: fidarsito descend: scenderethe step: lo scalinothe witness: il testimonethe bond: il legameto promise: promettere

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Mateo's Secret: Journey from Rumor to Science Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-05-21-22-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: En la primavera, cuando los días se volvían más cálidos y las flores brotaban, un rumor se deslizaba entre los estudiantes del instituto: un laboratorio secreto escondido bajo el suelo de la escuela.En: In the spring, when the days were getting warmer and the flowers were blooming, a rumor spread among the students of the instituto: a secret laboratory hidden beneath the school's ground.Es: Al frente de esta aventura estaba Mateo, un joven estudiante con una pasión ardiente por la ciencia, siempre con los ojos brillantes de curiosidad.En: Leading this adventure was Mateo, a young student with a burning passion for science, always with eyes shining with curiosity.Es: Mateo no podía perder la oportunidad de usar este lugar escondido para su proyecto de la feria de ciencias.En: Mateo could not miss the opportunity to use this hidden place for his science fair project.Es: Su objetivo era claro: crear un invento revolucionario que lo coronara como el mejor estudiante de ciencias del instituto.En: His goal was clear: to create a revolutionary invention that would crown him as the best science student in the instituto.Es: Pero había un obstáculo que lo inquietaba, su rival, Lucía, también estaba en la competencia, y ella nunca fallaba.En: But there was an obstacle that unsettled him, his rival, Lucía, was also in the competition, and she never failed.Es: Un día, mientras Mateo trabajaba en el laboratorio secreto, sus pensamientos se llenaron de preocupación.En: One day, while Mateo worked in the secret laboratory, his thoughts were filled with worry.Es: Había oído hablar de sabotajes a proyectos de otros estudiantes.En: He had heard rumors of sabotage to other students' projects.Es: Mientras ajustaba los cables de su máquina, pensaba si debía compartir sus sospechas con su amigo Diego.En: While adjusting the wires of his machine, he wondered if he should share his suspicions with his friend Diego.Es: Diego era confiable, pero Mateo temía que involucrarlo pudiera ponerlos a ambos en peligro.En: Diego was trustworthy, but Mateo feared that involving him might put them both in danger.Es: Finalmente, llegó el día de la feria de ciencias.En: Finally, the day of the science fair arrived.Es: Mateo, con el corazón latiendo rápido, lo tenía todo listo.En: Mateo, with his heart beating fast, had everything ready.Es: Luego, algo inesperado sucedió: justo cuando empezaba su presentación, un zumbido extraño emergió de su invento.En: Then, something unexpected happened: just as he began his presentation, a strange buzzing emerged from his invention.Es: ¡Los cables habían fallado!En: The wires had failed!Es: Los jueces y el público miraban expectantes.En: The judges and the audience watched expectantly.Es: Mateo mantuvo la calma.En: Mateo remained calm.Es: Recordó los consejos de su abuelo: “La ciencia es como la vida, llena de problemas.En: He remembered his grandfather's advice: "Science is like life, full of problems.Es: Resolverlos es la clave.En: Solving them is the key."Es: ” En lugar de rendirse, Mateo improvisó.En: Instead of giving up, Mateo improvised.Es: Explicó a los jueces el error y comenzó a reparar el equipo en frente de todas las curiosas miradas.En: He explained the error to the judges and began to repair the equipment in front of all the curious eyes.Es: Utilizó su ingenio para reemplazar las conexiones y, con un movimiento final, su máquina cobró vida nuevamente.En: He used his ingenuity to replace the connections and, with a final move, his machine came to life again.Es: Los jueces aplaudieron.En: The judges applauded.Es: No por el invento perfecto que había imaginado, sino por su gran demostración de solución de problemas bajo presión.En: Not for the perfect invention he had imagined, but for his great demonstration of problem-solving under pressure.Es: Lucía, sorprendida, le dio a Mateo una mirada de admiración.En: Lucía, surprised, gave Mateo a look of admiration.Es: Mateo entendió entonces que la ciencia no era solo sobre el resultado perfecto, sino sobre el viaje del descubrimiento y la capacidad de superar obstáculos inesperados.En: Mateo then understood that science was not just about the perfect result, but about the journey of discovery and the ability to overcome unexpected obstacles.Es: Con este nuevo entendimiento, Mateo se sintió lleno de confianza.En: With this new understanding, Mateo felt full of confidence.Es: Sabía que, pase lo que pase, su verdadero triunfo había sido aprender a enfrentar los retos con valentía.En: He knew that, no matter what happened, his true triumph was learning to face challenges with courage.Es: Al final, no solo impresionó a los jueces, sino que también ganó el respeto de sus compañeros, incluida Lucía.En: In the end, he not only impressed the judges but also earned the respect of his classmates, including Lucía.Es: Más allá del premio, Mateo se dio cuenta de que había ganado algo más valioso: la certeza de poder enfrentar cualquier desafío con ingenio y perseverancia.En: Beyond the prize, Mateo realized he had gained something more valuable: the certainty of being able to face any challenge with ingenuity and perseverance. Vocabulary Words:spring: la primaverarumor: el rumorground: el sueloopportunity: la oportunidadobstacle: el obstáculorival: el rivalcompetition: la competenciathoughts: los pensamientosworry: la preocupaciónsabotage: los sabotajesdanger: el peligrojudges: los juecesaudience: el públicobuzzing: el zumbidowires: los cablesadvice: los consejoserror: el errorequipment: el equipoingenuity: el ingenioconnections: las conexionesmoves: el movimientoadmiration: la admiraciónjourney: el viajediscovery: el descubrimientounderstanding: el entendimientoconfidence: la confianzatriumph: el triunfochallenges: los retoscourage: la valentíacertainty: la certeza

Fluent Fiction - Danish: A Latte Spill Leads to Literary Dreams: Freja's Big Break Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-05-20-22-34-00-da Story Transcript:Da: Det var en lys forårsdag i det travle kvarter i det centrale København.En: It was a bright spring day in the busy neighborhood in central København.Da: Fuglene sang, og forårsblomsterne strålede i solen.En: The birds were singing, and the spring flowers were shining in the sun.Da: Inde i en hyggelig kaffebar fyldt med duften af friskbrygget kaffe, arbejdede Freja og Mikkel sammen.En: Inside a cozy coffee shop filled with the scent of freshly brewed coffee, Freja and Mikkel were working together.Da: Kaffebaren var populær, og den tiltrak mange besøgende, fra travle studerende til turister, der nød byen.En: The coffee shop was popular and attracted many visitors, from busy students to tourists enjoying the city.Da: Freja drømte om at blive romanforfatter, men lige nu var hun barista og skænkede kaffe til kaffetørstne kunder.En: Freja dreamed of becoming a novelist, but for now, she was a barista pouring coffee for caffeine-thirsty customers.Da: Mikkel, hendes gode kollega, støttede altid hendes drømme om at skrive.En: Mikkel, her good colleague, always supported her dreams of writing.Da: "En dag bliver du en berømt forfatter," sagde han ofte med et smil.En: "One day you'll be a famous author," he often said with a smile.Da: Denne særlige forårsdag, mens Freja serverede kaffe, skete der noget uventet.En: On this particular spring day, as Freja was serving coffee, something unexpected happened.Da: Hun skænkede en latte og vendte sig om med et smil, da hun pludselig snublede over sit eget skosnøre.En: She was pouring a latte and turned around with a smile when she suddenly tripped over her own shoelace.Da: Kaffen fløj ud af hendes hånd og landede direkte på en mand, der sad ved et hjørnebord, iført solbriller og hatte.En: The coffee flew out of her hand and landed directly on a man sitting at a corner table, wearing sunglasses and a hat.Da: "Må jeg undskylde!"En: "I apologize!"Da: udbryd Freja, i det hun greb efter servietter.En: exclaimed Freja as she reached for napkins.Da: Manden fjernede sine solbriller, og til Frejas forskrækkelse genkendte hun ham straks.En: The man removed his sunglasses, and to Freja's horror, she recognized him immediately.Da: Det var Lars, den berømte danske skuespiller, kendt for at undgå offentlighedens øjne.En: It was Lars, the famous Danish actor known for avoiding the public eye.Da: Mikkel kiggede over fra kaffemaskinen og forsøgte at skjule et grin.En: Mikkel glanced over from the coffee machine, trying to hide a grin.Da: "Du kan gøre det," hviskede han opmuntrende til Freja.En: "You can do it," he whispered encouragingly to Freja.Da: Freja tog en dyb indånding.En: Freja took a deep breath.Da: Hun blev nødt til at undskylde ordentligt.En: She had to apologize properly.Da: Hun gik over til Lars, med håbet om at han ikke var alt for vred.En: She went over to Lars, hoping he wasn't too angry.Da: "Undskyld så meget for kaffen," sagde hun nervøst.En: "I'm so sorry about the coffee," she said nervously.Da: "Lad mig betale for rensningen."En: "Let me pay for the cleaning."Da: Hun tøvede, men fortsatte derefter.En: She hesitated but then continued.Da: "Jeg har skrevet en manuskript.En: "I've written a manuscript.Da: Måske kunne du... se på det?"En: Maybe you could... take a look at it?"Da: Lars kiggede op fra sin nu kaffeplettede skjorte og grinende over hendes klodsethed.En: Lars looked up from his now coffee-stained shirt and laughed at her clumsiness.Da: "Ingen skader sket," sagde han med et glimt i øjet.En: "No harm done," he said with a twinkle in his eye.Da: "Og fortælle mig mere om din historie."En: "And tell me more about your story."Da: Freja snakkede passioneret om sin fortælling, og Lars lyttede opmærksomt.En: Freja spoke passionately about her tale, and Lars listened attentively.Da: Da hun var færdig, trak hun det stive manuskript frem fra sin taske.En: When she finished, she pulled the crisp manuscript out of her bag.Da: Lars tog imod det med et smil.En: Lars accepted it with a smile.Da: "Jeg ser frem til at læse det på min rejse," sagde Lars, mens han rejste sig.En: "I look forward to reading it on my journey," Lars said as he stood up.Da: Da Freja vendte tilbage til disken, følte hun sig mere sikker end nogensinde.En: As Freja returned to the counter, she felt more confident than ever.Da: Ikke alene havde hun undskyldt, hun havde også fået Lars til at tage hendes manuskript!En: Not only had she apologized, but she also got Lars to take her manuscript!Da: Hun kiggede på Mikkel, som gav hende en thumbs up.En: She looked at Mikkel, who gave her a thumbs up.Da: Fra den dag lærte Freja en vigtig ting: at gribe øjeblikket.En: From that day, Freja learned an important lesson: to seize the moment.Da: Hendes drømme var måske ikke så langt væk, som hun tidligere havde troet.En: Her dreams might not be as far away as she had previously thought. Vocabulary Words:bright: lysscent: duftbrewed: friskbryggetnovelist: romanforfatterparticular: særligethirsty: kaffetørstneunexpected: uventettripped: snubledeshoelace: skosnørecorner: hjørnehorror: forskrækkelseglanced: kiggedeapologize: undskyldenervously: nervøsthesitated: tøvedemanuscript: manuskriptclumsiness: klodsethedattentively: opmærksomtconfident: sikkerseize: gribemoment: øjeblikavoiding: undgåfamous: berømtencouragingly: opmuntrendeproperly: ordentligtcleaning: rensningentwinkle: glimtpassionately: passioneretattentively: opmærksomtcrisp: stive

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Dance of Chaos: An Accidental Masterpiece Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-05-19-22-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: La brisa otoñal acariciaba suavemente los rostros de los presentes en la Plaza de las Flores.En: The autumn breeze gently caressed the faces of those present in the Plaza de las Flores.Es: En Buenos Aires, el festival de otoño lucía vivo y festivo, con puestos de artesanos y el delicioso aroma de empanadas recién horneadas.En: In Buenos Aires, the autumn festival looked lively and festive, with artisan stalls and the delicious aroma of freshly baked empanadas.Es: Santiago caminaba por la plaza, sus ojos absortos en los colores vibrantes que lo rodeaban, en busca de inspiración para su próximo cuadro.En: Santiago walked through the plaza, his eyes absorbed by the vibrant colors around him, seeking inspiration for his next painting.Es: Pululando entre la multitud, Santiago no prestaba atención a sus pasos, mientras su amigo Rafael intentaba, como siempre, mantenerlo enfocado.En: Wandering among the crowd, Santiago paid no attention to his steps while his friend Rafael tried, as always, to keep him focused.Es: "Santiago, ¡mira por dónde caminas!En: "Santiago, watch where you're going!"Es: ", le advertía Rafael, pero su amigo ya estaba perdido en pensamientos creativos.En: Rafael warned him, but his friend was already lost in creative thoughts.Es: No muy lejos, en un improvisado escenario, Luciana se preparaba para un tango.En: Not far away, on an improvised stage, Luciana was preparing for a tango.Es: Era una bailarína dedicada, cada movimiento suyo era pura pasión.En: She was a dedicated dancer, each of her movements was pure passion.Es: Ella había practicado por meses para este momento y no había espacio para errores.En: She had been practicing for months for this moment, and there was no room for mistakes.Es: Mientras tanto, Santiago, sin darse cuenta, se acercó peligrosamente al escenario, sus ojos fijos en una instantánea escena de gente bailando.En: Meanwhile, Santiago, unaware, got dangerously close to the stage, his eyes fixed on a snapshot scene of people dancing.Es: De repente, el zapato de Santiago pisó el borde del vestido de Luciana justo cuando ella giraba.En: Suddenly, Santiago's shoe stepped on the hem of Luciana's dress just as she spun.Es: ¡Zas!En: ¡Zas!Es: Su cordón quedó atrapado.En: His shoelace got caught.Es: Luciana, sorprendida en medio de su danza, perdió el equilibrio por un instante, y el público contuvo el aliento.En: Luciana, surprised in the middle of her dance, lost her balance for a moment, and the audience held its breath.Es: Rafael, al darse cuenta del percance, corrió hacia Santiago.En: Rafael, realizing the mishap, ran towards Santiago.Es: "¡Ahora sí que te superaste!En: "Now you've really outdone yourself!"Es: ", bromeó, aunque apurado.En: he joked, though hurriedly.Es: Luciana, con gracia, pausó un momento y miró a Santiago, quien nervioso intentó zafarse.En: Luciana, with grace, paused for a moment and looked at Santiago, who nervously tried to free himself.Es: Pero nada, sus esfuerzos resultaron infructuosos.En: But nothing, his efforts were in vain.Es: "Lo siento mucho," dijo Santiago, sonriendo avergonzado.En: "I'm very sorry," said Santiago, smiling embarrassedly.Es: "Fue una distracción.En: "It was a distraction... this festival is so inspiring."Es: este festival es tan inspirador.En: Luciana, assessing the sincere apology, decided to play along.Es: "Luciana, evaluando la disculpa sincera, decidió seguir el juego.En: "Well, Mr.Es: "Bueno, señor artista, si logra salir de este lío, quizás pueda capturar este caos en un lienzo," contestó ella, apuntando con humor.En: Artist, if you manage to get out of this mess, maybe you can capture this chaos on a canvas," she replied, pointing with humor.Es: Con la ayuda de Rafael, Santiago maniobró suavemente.En: With Rafael's help, Santiago maneuvered smoothly.Es: Con un gesto ágil y una pequeña broma que alivianó el ambiente, pronto logró liberarse del vestido de Luciana, mientras el público, entre risas y aplausos, clamaba por un segundo acto, una alianza entre arte y danza.En: With a swift gesture and a little joke that lightened the atmosphere, he soon freed himself from Luciana's dress, as the audience, amid laughter and applause, clamored for a second act, an alliance between art and dance.Es: Santiago, agradecido y más cauteloso, se despidió de Luciana con una ligera reverencia.En: Santiago, grateful and more cautious, bid farewell to Luciana with a slight bow.Es: "Prometo pintar esto desde tu perspectiva," le dijo, y Luciana aceptó con una sonrisa.En: "I promise to paint this from your perspective," he said, and Luciana accepted with a smile.Es: Al final, Santiago había aprendido que un poquito de foco no le vendría mal, pero también que a veces el arte nace del caos inesperado.En: In the end, Santiago learned that a little focus wouldn't hurt, but also that sometimes art is born from unexpected chaos.Es: Los colores del festival brillaron más intensamente para él, una oportunidad de convertir un pequeño accidente en una obra maestra.En: The festival's colors shone more intensely for him, an opportunity to turn a small accident into a masterpiece. Vocabulary Words:the autumn breeze: la brisa otoñalthe plaza: la plazathe artisan stalls: los puestos de artesanosthe aroma: el aromathe empanadas: las empanadasinspiration: inspiraciónthe crowd: la multitudcreative thoughts: pensamientos creativosthe improvised stage: el improvisado escenariothe dancer: la bailarínathe epoch: la épocathe snapshot scene: la instantánea escenathe audience: el públicothe mishap: el percancea distraction: una distracciónsincere apology: disculpa sincerathe mess: el líothe canvas: el lienzoswift gesture: un gesto ágilthe chaos: el caosthe alliance: la alianzathe bow: la reverenciaperspective: perspectivafocus: focounexpected chaos: caos inesperadothe masterpiece: la obra maestrathe edge: el bordethe shoelace: el cordónthe balance: el equilibriothe gesture: el gesto

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Beyond Books and Roses: Crafting Heartfelt Gifts in Barcelona Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-05-18-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: A la primavera, el barri de Pau a Barcelona era ple de colors i vida.En: In the spring, Pau's neighborhood in Barcelona was full of colors and life.Ca: Les flors decoraven les voreres i les parades de carretons, mentre el sol feia brillar els seus pètals humits pel rosat.En: The flowers decorated the sidewalks and the cart stalls, while the sun made their petals shine with the dew.Ca: No gaire lluny, la petita llibreria del barri competia en atenció amb els seus llibres novíssims i antics, apilats fins al sostre.En: Not far away, the neighborhood's small bookstore competed for attention with its brand-new and old books, stacked up to the ceiling.Ca: Era un lloc on l'aire feia olor de pàgines velles i aventures no explicades.En: It was a place where the air smelled of old pages and untold adventures.Ca: En Pau estava nerviós.En: Pau was nervous.Ca: Amb el Dia de Sant Jordi a tocar, volia trobar els regals perfectes per la seva família i amics.En: With Sant Jordi's Day approaching, he wanted to find the perfect gifts for his family and friends.Ca: Les roses per les dones i els llibres pels homes eren tradicions, però no volia regalar només coses materials aquest any.En: Roses for the women and books for the men were traditions, but he didn't want to give only material things this year.Ca: Va decidir anar a veure la seva amiga Laia.En: He decided to go see his friend Laia.Ca: Era espontània i plena d'energia, sempre sabia trobar solucions creatives.En: She was spontaneous and full of energy, always able to find creative solutions.Ca: Laia estava asseguda a la cafeteria del cantó, degustant un cafè.En: Laia was sitting at the corner café, enjoying a coffee.Ca: Quan la va veure, va somriure i el Pau li va explicar el seu dilema.En: When she saw him, she smiled, and Pau explained his dilemma.Ca: "Anem primer a la llibreria," va dir amb entusiasme.En: "Let's go to the bookstore first," she said enthusiastically.Ca: "Segurament trobarem alguna cosa!En: "Surely we'll find something!"Ca: " Però, a mesura que buscaven, van veure que el llibre que tothom volia estava pràcticament esgotat.En: But, as they searched, they saw that the book everyone wanted was practically sold out.Ca: Només quedava una còpia i ja estava reservada.En: Only one copy remained, and it was already reserved.Ca: Desanimats, van decidir buscar flors.En: Disheartened, they decided to look for flowers.Ca: Però a la floristeria, la varietat també era limitada.En: But at the florist, the variety was also limited.Ca: Aquells dies semblaven massa concorreguts.En: Those days seemed too busy.Ca: En Pau començava a desesperar-se quan la veu coneguda de la Montserrat, la seva veïna sàvia, els va cridar.En: Pau was starting to despair when the familiar voice of Montserrat, his wise neighbor, called out to them.Ca: Ella els va oferir una tassa de te i els va compartir una història dels seus temps.En: She offered them a cup of tea and shared a story from her times.Ca: "A casa, abans, fèiem regals fets a mà," va explicar Montserrat.En: "At home, we used to give handmade gifts," Montserrat explained.Ca: "Alguna cosa personal sempre té més valor que el que tothom altra ja té.En: "Something personal always has more value than what everyone else already has."Ca: "La història va encendre una espurna en Pau.En: The story sparked an idea in Pau.Ca: Juntament amb Laia, van decidir fer manualitats.En: Together with Laia, they decided to make crafts.Ca: Van crear marcapàgines personalitzats, amb petites obres d'art i enganxines.En: They created personalized bookmarks, with little artworks and stickers.Ca: També van fer roses de paper, cada una amb un missatge especial per als seus destinataris.En: They also made paper roses, each with a special message for their recipients.Ca: Quan va arribar el Dia de Sant Jordi, Pau va sentir-se orgullós dels seus esforços.En: When Sant Jordi's Day arrived, Pau felt proud of his efforts.Ca: Els regals fets a mà van encantar la seva família.En: The handmade gifts delighted his family.Ca: Cada un tenia una història darrere i van generar rialles i converses durant tota la tarda.En: Each had a story behind it and sparked laughter and conversations throughout the afternoon.Ca: Aleshores, Pau va aprendre que a vegades, els regals que porten més alegria són aquells que un fa amb el cor i les mans.En: Thus, Pau learned that sometimes, the gifts that bring the most joy are those made with the heart and hands.Ca: Així, el valor de la creativitat i la personalització li va canviar la perspectiva, i el Dia de Sant Jordi es va convertir en un dia recordar sempre.En: Embracing the value of creativity and personalization changed his perspective, and Sant Jordi's Day became a day to always remember.Ca: El barri vibrava encara més aquell dia, amb la veu dels contes als carrers i l'amor a l'aire.En: The neighborhood vibrated even more that day, with the stories reverberating through the streets and love in the air.Ca: La primavera a Barcelona, un dia més, es va convertir en un festival de vida.En: Spring in Barcelona, once again, became a festival of life. Vocabulary Words:the sidewalk: la vorerathe cart stall: la parada de carretóthe dew: el rosatthe ceiling: el sostrethe air: l'aireuntold: no explicadesnervous: nerviósthe gift: el regalspontaneous: espontàniaenthusiastically: amb entusiasmepractically: pràcticamentdisheartened: desanimatsthe florist: la floristerialimited: concorregutsthe despair: la desesperaciówise: sàviathe neighbor: la veïnathe craft: la manualitatthe bookmark: el marcapàginesthe artwork: l'obra d'artthe sticker: l'enganxinaproud: orgullósdelighted: encantarlaughter: riallesthe perspective: la perspectivathe story: el contethe life: la vidathe festival: el festivalcreativity: la creativitatpersonalization: la personalització

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Treasure Hunts & History: A Day at Vasa Museet Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-05-17-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Vasa Museet i Stockholm myllrade av liv den här vårdagen.En: The Vasa Museet in Stockholm was teeming with life this spring day.Sv: Solen sken genom de stora glasfönstren och skolgrupper och turister fyllde salarna med glada röster.En: The sun shone through the large glass windows, and school groups and tourists filled the halls with cheerful voices.Sv: Lars och Elin hade precis anlänt, ivriga att upptäcka det storslagna krigsskeppet från 1600-talet, Vasaskeppet.En: Lars and Elin had just arrived, eager to discover the magnificent warship from the 1600s, the Vasaskeppet.Sv: Med Elins entusiastiska skratt och Lars tysta förväntan kände de sig redo för en dag fylld av lärdomar.En: With Elin's enthusiastic laughter and Lars's quiet anticipation, they felt ready for a day full of learning.Sv: "Det här ska bli så intressant, Lars," sa Elin med sin sedvanliga glimt i ögat.En: "This is going to be so interesting, Lars," said Elin with her usual twinkle in her eye.Sv: "Ja, jag har väntat mig detta länge," svarade Lars, vars passion för skepp och historia inte kände några gränser.En: "Yes, I've been looking forward to this for a long time," replied Lars, whose passion for ships and history knew no bounds.Sv: Men i myllret av människor hände något oväntat.En: But in the bustle of people, something unexpected happened.Sv: De gick av misstag in i fel grupp, en färgglad skara barn som hölls samlade av en guide klädd som en pirat.En: They accidentally joined the wrong group, a colorful bunch of children being led by a guide dressed as a pirate.Sv: Lars stannade upp, förvirrad.En: Lars stopped, confused.Sv: "Ursäkta, är det här turen om historiska skepp?"En: "Excuse me, is this the tour about historical ships?"Sv: frågade han.En: he asked.Sv: Guiden, en man med ögonlapp och en stor hatt, skrattade.En: The guide, a man with an eye patch and a large hat, laughed.Sv: "Nä, det här är vår piratäventyrstur för barn!En: "No, this is our pirate adventure tour for kids!Sv: Men ni är varmt välkomna!"En: But you're more than welcome!"Sv: Elin fnissade.En: Elin giggled.Sv: "Åh, Lars, det här kan bli kul!En: "Oh, Lars, this could be fun!Sv: Låt oss stanna ett tag."En: Let's stay for a while."Sv: Lars tvekade.En: Lars hesitated.Sv: "Men jag ville verkligen höra om Vasas historia..." "Kom igen, bara en stund," uppmuntrade Elin och drog med honom.En: "But I really wanted to hear about the Vasa's history..." "Come on, just for a bit," encouraged Elin, pulling him along.Sv: Snart fann de sig inblandade i en skattjakt genom museets hallar.En: Soon they found themselves involved in a treasure hunt through the museum's halls.Sv: Barnen skrattade och sprang omkring, jagade ledtrådar med stor entusiasm.En: The children laughed and ran around, chasing clues with great enthusiasm.Sv: Elin hoppade in i leken utan att tveka, och snart hade även Lars en plats i deras sjöslag med skumsvärd.En: Elin jumped into the game without hesitation, and soon Lars also found his place in their sea battle with foam swords.Sv: "Ombord, skeppsbrutne Lars!"En: "Onboard, shipwrecked Lars!"Sv: ropade Elin.En: shouted Elin.Sv: "Vi behöver dig för att vinna över kapten Rödskägg!"En: "We need you to win over Captain Redbeard!"Sv: Barnen jublade åt honom.En: The children cheered for him.Sv: Trots sin initiala motvilja började Lars le.En: Despite his initial reluctance, Lars began to smile.Sv: Han svingade sitt skumsvärd mot en "fiende" och fann sig snabbt indragen i striden.En: He swung his foam sword at an "enemy" and quickly found himself drawn into the battle.Sv: Mitt i allt skratt och stoj insåg han plötsligt att många av barnens uppgifter påminde om riktiga sjöslagstaktiker från förr.En: Amidst all the laughter and noise, he suddenly realized that many of the children's tasks were reminiscent of real naval battle tactics from the past.Sv: När "slaget" var över och barnen gratulerats lade Lars ner sitt svärd och skrattade.En: When the "battle" was over and the children were congratulated, Lars put down his sword and laughed.Sv: "Du hade rätt, Elin.En: "You were right, Elin.Sv: Det här var faktiskt jättekul."En: This was actually a lot of fun."Sv: När turen avslutades tackade de den glada guiden och barnen.En: When the tour ended, they thanked the cheerful guide and the children.Sv: På vägen ut köpte Lars en pirathatt i presentbutiken.En: On the way out, Lars bought a pirate hat in the gift shop.Sv: Han satte den på huvudet och log åt sin reflektion i vitrinskåpet.En: He put it on his head and smiled at his reflection in the display case.Sv: "Inte så illa."En: "Not too bad."Sv: Elin skrattade.En: Elin laughed.Sv: "Jag visste att du skulle gilla det!"En: "I knew you would like it!"Sv: De lämnade museet med nya minnen som inte bara handlade om historia men också om att våga leka.En: They left the museum with new memories that were not only about history but also about daring to play.Sv: För Lars blev dagen ett bevis på att man faktiskt kan lära sig genom att ha kul.En: For Lars, the day became proof that you can indeed learn by having fun. Vocabulary Words:teeming: myllrademagnificent: storslagnaanticipation: förväntanbustle: myllretconfused: förvirradgiggle: fnissadehesitated: tvekadetreasure: skatthunt: jaktenthusiasm: entusiasmhesitation: tvekanreminiscent: påmindenaval: sjöbattle: slagcongratulated: gratuleratsreflection: reflektiondisplay case: vitrinskåpetdaring: vågaproof: bevisadventure: äventyrhistoric: historiskainitial: initialareluctance: motviljafoam swords: skumsvärdsea: sjöshipwrecked: skeppsbrutnecheered: jubladedrawn: indragentasks: uppgifterlaughed: skrattade

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: A New Dawn: Mending Family Ties Behind Barred Windows Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-05-16-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Vårsolen sken försiktigt genom de tunga gallerfönstren i den psykiatriska avdelningen.En: The spring sun shone gingerly through the heavy barred windows of the psychiatric ward.Sv: Rummet där Lennart och hans dotter Sofia satt kändes både kliniskt och märkligt rogivande.En: The room where Lennart and his daughter Sofia sat felt both clinical and oddly soothing.Sv: Vita väggar och en svag lukt av antiseptiskt medel kantade deras första besök för att träffa Karin, Lennarts syster.En: White walls and a faint smell of antiseptic lined their first visit to meet Karin, Lennart's sister.Sv: Lennart hade alltid varit stoisk.En: Lennart had always been stoic.Sv: I sina sena femtiotal hade han sett livet genom praktiska glasögon.En: In his late fifties, he had seen life through practical lenses.Sv: Men denna dag, med sina känslor intrasslade i skuld och osäkerhet, kände han sig sårbar.En: But this day, with his emotions tangled in guilt and uncertainty, he felt vulnerable.Sv: Sofia, hans tonåriga dotter, tittade nyfiket omkring.En: Sofia, his teenage daughter, looked around curiously.Sv: Det var första gången hon skulle träffa sin moster.En: It was the first time she would meet her aunt.Sv: "Är du nervös, pappa?"En: "Are you nervous, Dad?"Sv: frågade Sofia försiktigt, hennes röst bröt tystnaden.En: Sofia asked gently, her voice breaking the silence.Sv: Lennart nickade.En: Lennart nodded.Sv: "Ja, det är jag.En: "Yes, I am.Sv: Men det är dags."En: But it's time."Sv: Några minuter senare öppnades dörren, och Karin gick in.En: A few minutes later, the door opened, and Karin walked in.Sv: Hon såg skör ut men hennes ögon bar på en stark glimt.En: She looked fragile, but her eyes held a strong spark.Sv: Hon satte sig mittemot dem, och det var en stund av tystnad.En: She sat down opposite them, and there was a moment of silence.Sv: Lennart tog ett djupt andetag och började.En: Lennart took a deep breath and began.Sv: "Karin," sa han och hans röst bar en ton av medkänsla, "jag vet att jag borde ha varit där för dig tidigare."En: "Karin," he said, his voice carrying a tone of compassion, "I know I should have been there for you earlier."Sv: Karin tittade ner, hennes händer låg stilla i hennes knä.En: Karin looked down, her hands resting still in her lap.Sv: "Jag har gjort fel," fortsatte han.En: "I was wrong," he continued.Sv: "Jag borde ha varit mer stödjande."En: "I should have been more supportive."Sv: Karin tittade upp, hennes blick mjuknade.En: Karin looked up, her gaze softened.Sv: "Jag har saknat dig, Lennart."En: "I have missed you, Lennart."Sv: Hennes röst var tunn men äkta.En: Her voice was thin but genuine.Sv: Sofia log försiktigt.En: Sofia smiled gently.Sv: "Jag vill komma och besöka dig mer, om det är okej."En: "I want to come and visit you more, if that's okay."Sv: "Det vore fint," svarade Karin, en liten glimt av hopp i hennes ögon.En: "That would be nice," replied Karin, a small glimmer of hope in her eyes.Sv: Lennart tog sin systers hand.En: Lennart took his sister's hand.Sv: "Vi är här nu."En: "We are here now."Sv: Karin suckade djupt, som om en tyngd lättade från hennes inre.En: Karin sighed deeply, as if a weight lifted from within her.Sv: Tårar började fylla hennes ögon, men det fanns en antydan till ett leende.En: Tears began to fill her eyes, but there was a hint of a smile.Sv: När besöket närmade sig sitt slut, reste sig Lennart och Sofia.En: As the visit neared its end, Lennart and Sofia stood up.Sv: "Vi kommer tillbaka snart," lovade Sofia.En: "We will come back soon," promised Sofia.Sv: Karin nickade och kramade dem båda.En: Karin nodded and hugged them both.Sv: De lämnade rummet med en känsla av att något hade förändrats.En: They left the room with a feeling that something had changed.Sv: Inte helt läkt, men en ny början hade tagit form.En: Not completely healed, but a new beginning had taken shape.Sv: Lennart, befriad från delar av sin tidigare skuld, visste nu hur viktigt det var att vara närvarande för de han älskade.En: Lennart, freed from parts of his previous guilt, now knew how important it was to be present for those he loved.Sv: Och Karin, trots att hon förblev försiktig, tillät sig att acceptera möjligheten till återförening.En: And Karin, though she remained cautious, allowed herself to accept the possibility of reunion.Sv: På väg ut genom de långa korridorerna smög vårsolens ljus sig på deras ryggar, en påminnelse om de nya dagarna som väntade.En: As they walked out through the lengthy corridors, the light of the spring sun crept onto their backs, a reminder of the new days that awaited.Sv: I den avlägsna framtiden fanns fortfarande hopp, och det var allt som behövdes för denna dag.En: In the distant future, there was still hope, and that was all that was needed for this day. Vocabulary Words:gingerly: försiktigtstoic: stoiskclinical: klinisktantiseptic: antiseptiskt medelvulnerable: sårbarfragile: skörspark: glimtcompassion: medkänslaguilt: skuldgaze: blickgenuine: äktasoothing: rogivandeuncertainty: osäkerhetcuriously: nyfiketreunion: återföreningcorridors: korridorerbarred: gallerlap: knäsupportive: stödjandesoftened: mjuknadehint: antydanpromise: lovaprevious: tidigareallow: tillåtapossibility: möjlighetaccept: accepteraweight: tyngdreminder: påminnelseawaited: väntadedistant: avlägsna

Fluent Fiction - French: Under Renoir's Canvas: A Serendipitous Encounter of Souls Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-05-16-22-34-01-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Les rayons du soleil printanier caressaient doucement les grandes verrières du Musée d'Orsay.En: The rays of the spring sun gently caressed the large windows of the Musée d'Orsay.Fr: Ce jour-là, le musée brillait de mille feux, une douce lumière réchauffait les galeries où trônent les chefs-d'œuvre de l'impressionnisme.En: That day, the museum sparkled brilliantly, a soft light warming the galleries where the masterpieces of Impressionism reign.Fr: Les visiteurs déambulaient lentement, absorbés par la beauté des tableaux exposés.En: Visitors strolled slowly, absorbed by the beauty of the displayed paintings.Fr: Julien était là, plongé dans l'admiration d'une toile de Renoir.En: Julien was there, immersed in admiration for a painting by Renoir.Fr: Ses études en histoire de l'art l'avaient souvent conduit ici, mais chaque visite semblait ouvrir de nouvelles fenêtres dans son esprit.En: His studies in art history had often led him here, but each visit seemed to open new windows in his mind.Fr: Il aimait par-dessus tout l'atmosphère sereine et le murmure apaisant des visiteurs.En: Above all, he loved the serene atmosphere and the soothing murmur of the visitors.Fr: Pourtant, malgré sa passion pour l'art, Julien avait toujours éprouvé une certaine appréhension à engager la conversation avec d'autres amoureux de l'art.En: Yet, despite his passion for art, Julien had always felt a certain apprehension about engaging in conversation with other art lovers.Fr: Non loin de là, Élise, une jeune graphiste au regard curieux, s'était arrêtée devant le même tableau.En: Not far away, Élise, a young graphic designer with a curious gaze, had stopped in front of the same painting.Fr: En quête d'inspiration pour son prochain projet, elle avait décidé de profiter de ses quelques jours à Paris pour explorer ses musées.En: In search of inspiration for her next project, she had decided to take advantage of her few days in Paris to explore its museums.Fr: Son regard s'attardait sur les couleurs vives et les mouvements élégants des personnages sur la toile.En: Her gaze lingered on the vivid colors and elegant movements of the characters on the canvas.Fr: La vivacité de l'œuvre l'enthousiasmait et elle esquissa un sourire.En: The liveliness of the work delighted her, and she sketched a smile.Fr: Julien remarqua ce sourire sincère.En: Julien noticed this sincere smile.Fr: Il sentit un élan le pousser, un désir de partager ses pensées sur ce tableau qu'ils admiraient tous deux.En: He felt a surge pushing him, a desire to share his thoughts on this painting they both admired.Fr: Hésitant, il prit une profonde inspiration et s'approcha d'elle.En: Hesitantly, he took a deep breath and approached her.Fr: « Bonjour, excusez-moi… Vous aimez Renoir, n'est-ce pas ? » demanda-t-il timidement.En: "Hello, excuse me… You like Renoir, don't you?" he asked timidly.Fr: Élise se tourna vers lui, surprise, mais aussi ravie de cette ouverture.En: Élise turned to him, surprised but also delighted by this overture.Fr: « Oui, j'adore ses jeux de lumière et ses couleurs. C'est une véritable danse », répondit-elle, ses yeux pétillants.En: "Yes, I love his play of light and colors. It's a real dance," she replied, her eyes sparkling.Fr: Julien acquiesça, encouragé par sa réponse positive.En: Julien nodded, encouraged by her positive response.Fr: « Je suis d'accord. C'est comme si les personnages allaient sortir du tableau pour se joindre à nous », ajouta-t-il avec un petit rire.En: "I agree. It's as if the characters were about to step out of the painting to join us," he added with a small laugh.Fr: Ainsi débutèrent leurs échanges, devant cette œuvre qui avait éveillé leur curiosité.En: Thus began their exchanges in front of this work that had sparked their curiosity.Fr: Au fil de leur conversation, ils se découvrirent une passion commune pour l'art et un désir de comprendre les émotions transmises à travers les peintures.En: Over the course of their conversation, they discovered a shared passion for art and a desire to understand the emotions conveyed through paintings.Fr: Élise parla de son projet de design graphique et partagea ses idées, consciente que ses interprétations pouvaient paraître simples à ce brillant historien de l'art.En: Élise talked about her graphic design project and shared her ideas, aware that her interpretations might seem simple to this brilliant art historian.Fr: Pourtant, Julien était fasciné par sa façon créative de voir le monde.En: Yet, Julien was fascinated by her creative way of seeing the world.Fr: Son enthousiasme était contagieux, et il se sentait soudainement plus confiant pour exprimer ses propres idées.En: Her enthusiasm was contagious, and he suddenly felt more confident in expressing his own ideas.Fr: Ils passèrent l'après-midi à déambuler d'une galerie à l'autre, captivés par les tableaux, mais aussi par leur conversation qui ne semblait jamais tarir.En: They spent the afternoon wandering from one gallery to the next, captivated by the paintings, but also by their conversation that seemed to never run dry.Fr: Quand vint l'heure de partir, Julien se lança : « J'aimerais beaucoup revoir une exposition avec vous. Accepteriez-vous de m'accompagner une autre fois ? »En: When it was time to leave, Julien ventured: "I would love to see another exhibition with you. Would you accept to accompany me another time?"Fr: Élise hocha la tête avec enthousiasme.En: Élise nodded enthusiastically.Fr: Elle notait déjà son numéro sur un petit papier.En: She was already noting her number on a small piece of paper.Fr: « Ce serait avec plaisir, Julien. J'ai hâte de découvrir d'autres œuvres avec vous. »En: "It would be a pleasure, Julien. I look forward to discovering more works with you."Fr: En ce jour de printemps, quelque chose avait changé.En: On this spring day, something had changed.Fr: Julien se sentait moins hésitant, son envie de communiquer ravivée par cette rencontre inattendue.En: Julien felt less hesitant, his desire to communicate revived by this unexpected encounter.Fr: De son côté, Élise repartit confiante et inspirée, heureuse d'avoir trouvé un ami qui partageait son amour de l'art.En: As for Élise, she left feeling confident and inspired, happy to have found a friend who shared her love for art.Fr: À travers les fenêtres du musée, le ciel parisien s'étirait doucement, accompagnant la promesse d'une nouvelle amitié, peut-être même plus, qui continuerait de fleurir sous les couleurs éclatantes du printemps.En: Through the windows of the museum, the Parisian sky stretched gently, accompanying the promise of a new friendship, perhaps even more, that would continue to blossom under the bright colors of spring. Vocabulary Words:the rays: les rayonsto caress: caresserthe windows: les verrièresthe masterpiece: le chef-d'œuvreto reign: trônerto stroll: déambulerthe gallery: la galerieto absorb: absorberto immerse: plongerthe painting: la toilethe apprehension: l'appréhensionto engage: engagerthe visitor: le visiteurthe murmur: le murmurethe gaze: le regardto linger: s'attarderthe character: le personnagethe liveliness: la vivacitéto delight: enthousiasmerthe smile: le sourireto nod: acquiescerthe conversation: l'échangeto convey: transmettrethe emotion: l'émotionto wander: se déambulerto captivate: captiverto venture: se lancerto stretch: s'étirerthe promise: la promesseto blossom: fleurir

Fluent Fiction - French: Parisian Café Secrets: A Mystery Unveiled by the Seine Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-05-15-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Le soleil printanier brillait sur Paris ce jour-là.En: The spring sun shone over Paris that day.Fr: Les cloches de la cathédrale sonnaient doucement au loin.En: The bells of the cathedral rang softly in the distance.Fr: Au bord de la Seine, un petit café accueillait des visiteurs avec son arôme chaleureux de café fraîchement moulu.En: By the banks of the Seine, a small café welcomed visitors with its warm aroma of freshly ground coffee.Fr: C'est ici que Julien, Clémence et Thibault se retrouvèrent pour discuter d'un mystère intrigant.En: It was here that Julien, Clémence, and Thibault met to discuss an intriguing mystery.Fr: Julien était arrivé en avance.En: Julien had arrived early.Fr: Il s'était installé à une table près de la fenêtre, contemplant le fleuve scintillant.En: He sat at a table by the window, contemplating the shimmering river.Fr: Il tenait une lettre dans sa main, une lettre qui l'avait éveillé à un secret de famille oublié.En: He held a letter in his hand, a letter that had awakened him to a forgotten family secret.Fr: Clémence entra la première, avec un sourire pétillant.En: Clémence entered first, with a sparkling smile.Fr: Elle s'assit face à Julien.En: She sat across from Julien.Fr: « Alors, Julien, raconte tout !En: "So, Julien, tell us everything!"Fr: » demanda-t-elle, impatiente.En: she asked, impatiently.Fr: « C'est une lettre étrange, Clémence.En: "It's a strange letter, Clémence.Fr: Anonyme, mais elle parle de mon grand-père.En: Anonymous, but it talks about my grandfather."Fr: » Il lui tendit l'enveloppe.En: He handed her the envelope.Fr: Peu de temps après, Thibault arriva, l'air sceptique.En: Not long after, Thibault arrived, looking skeptical.Fr: « Encore une de tes histoires de mystère ?En: "Another one of your mystery stories?"Fr: » plaisanta-t-il en s'asseyant.En: he joked as he sat down.Fr: Julien hocha la tête en riant nerveusement.En: Julien nodded, laughing nervously.Fr: Il leur expliqua que la lettre mentionnait un tableau particulier accroché dans ce même café.En: He explained to them that the letter mentioned a particular painting hung in this very café.Fr: Clémence observa autour d'eux jusqu'à ce que son regard tombe sur une toile poussiéreuse, accrochée au mur derrière eux.En: Clémence looked around until her gaze fell on a dusty canvas, hung on the wall behind them.Fr: « C'est celui-là ?En: "Is it that one?"Fr: » elle demanda, pointant l'œuvre d'art.En: she asked, pointing at the artwork.Fr: Julien se leva et s'approcha du tableau.En: Julien stood up and approached the painting.Fr: L'œuvre était signée par son grand-père, quelque chose qu'il n'avait jamais remarqué auparavant.En: The work was signed by his grandfather, something he had never noticed before.Fr: Il scruta chaque détail et découvrit une inscription cachée au bas de la peinture.En: He scrutinized every detail and discovered a hidden inscription at the bottom of the painting.Fr: Cette inscription murmurait une adresse, un lieu que Julien connaissait bien.En: This inscription whispered an address, a place Julien knew well.Fr: C'était la maison où son grand-père avait grandi.En: It was the house where his grandfather had grown up.Fr: Clémence et Thibault l'encouragèrent à y aller, désireux de l'aider à percer ce mystère familial.En: Clémence and Thibault encouraged him to go there, eager to help him unravel this family mystery.Fr: Ainsi, les trois amis se réunirent devant la maison historique, où ils trouvèrent un vieux coffre caché sous le plancher.En: Thus, the three friends gathered in front of the historic house, where they found an old chest hidden under the floorboards.Fr: À l'intérieur se trouvaient des lettres, des photos de famille, et des souvenirs précieux.En: Inside were letters, family photos, and precious mementos.Fr: Cette révélation permit à Julien de découvrir des histoires de famille émouvantes et des secrets qui auraient pu être oubliés à jamais.En: This revelation allowed Julien to discover moving family stories and secrets that might have been forgotten forever.Fr: Julien sentit une chaleur bienveillante, une paix intérieure qu'il n'avait jamais ressentie.En: Julien felt a benevolent warmth, an inner peace he had never felt before.Fr: Il comprit l'importance des racines et de ses amis fidèles.En: He understood the importance of roots and his loyal friends.Fr: Ils retournèrent au café, leurs cœurs remplis de gratitude et de joie.En: They returned to the café, their hearts filled with gratitude and joy.Fr: Tandis que les rayons du soleil couchant teignaient le ciel d'or, Julien leva son verre pour porter un toast à l'amitié et à la découverte de son précieux héritage familial.En: As the rays of the setting sun painted the sky gold, Julien raised his glass to toast friendship and the discovery of his precious family heritage. Vocabulary Words:the spring: le printempsto shine: brillerthe bell: la clochesoftly: doucementthe bank (of a river): le bordto welcome: accueillirthe aroma: l'arômefreshly ground: fraîchement mouluintriguing: intrigantto contemplate: contemplerthe river: le fleuveto awaken: éveillerthe secret: le secretsparkling: pétillantimpatiently: impatienteanonymous: anonymethe envelope: l'enveloppeskeptical: sceptiqueto joke: plaisanterto mention: mentionnerthe painting: le tableaudusty: poussiéreuxthe canvas: la toileto scrutinize: scruterthe inscription: l'inscriptionto whisper: murmurerthe house: la maisonto encourage: encouragereager: désireuxprecious: précieux

Fluent Fiction - French: A Gift from Toulon: Lucien's Heartfelt Quest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-05-14-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Le matin se lève doucement sur Toulon.En: The morning softly rises over Toulon.Fr: Le soleil brille sur la base navale, dessinant des ombres délicates sur le sol humide.En: The sun shines on the naval base, casting delicate shadows on the damp ground.Fr: Aujourd'hui, le marché de printemps anime le bord de mer.En: Today, the spring market enlivens the seafront.Fr: Les étals colorés sont remplis de produits artisanaux, de fleurs fraîches et de délicieuses épices.En: The colorful stalls are filled with handmade products, fresh flowers, and delicious spices.Fr: L'air est rempli de senteurs de mer et de jasmin.En: The air is filled with the scents of the sea and jasmine.Fr: Lucien, un officier de la marine stationné à Toulon, se promène sur le marché.En: Lucien, an officer in the navy stationed in Toulon, strolls through the market.Fr: Il est préoccupé.En: He is preoccupied.Fr: Sa sœur à Paris fête bientôt son anniversaire et il veut lui envoyer un cadeau spécial.En: His sister in Paris is soon celebrating her birthday, and he wants to send her a special gift.Fr: Mais trouver quelque chose d'unique semble difficile.En: But finding something unique seems difficult.Fr: Ses pensées sont souvent distraites par ses devoirs à la base, mais aujourd'hui, il est déterminé à réussir sa mission personnelle.En: His thoughts are often distracted by his duties at the base, but today, he is determined to succeed in his personal mission.Fr: Gaston, son collègue énergique, est déjà là, saluant joyeusement les marchands.En: Gaston, his energetic colleague, is already there, cheerfully greeting the merchants.Fr: "Lucien, tu as trouvé quelque chose pour ta sœur ?"En: "Lucien, have you found something for your sister?"Fr: demande-t-il en souriant.En: he asks with a smile.Fr: Lucien secoue la tête.En: Lucien shakes his head.Fr: "Pas encore, mais je cherche."En: "Not yet, but I'm looking."Fr: Elodie, la propriétaire d'une boutique locale, est en train de disposer ses articles sur son stand.En: Elodie, the owner of a local shop, is in the process of arranging her items on her stand.Fr: Ses doigts agiles arrangent des céramiques peintes et des sachets de lavande.En: Her nimble fingers arrange painted ceramics and lavender sachets.Fr: "Bonjour, Lucien !"En: "Hello, Lucien!"Fr: dit-elle chaleureusement.En: she says warmly.Fr: "Tu cherches quelque chose de spécial ?"En: "Are you looking for something special?"Fr: Lucien hoche la tête.En: Lucien nods.Fr: "Oui, Elodie.En: "Yes, Elodie.Fr: Je veux un cadeau pour ma sœur.En: I want a gift for my sister.Fr: Mais c'est si difficile ici, trop de choix."En: But it's so difficult here, too much choice."Fr: Elodie réfléchit un instant.En: Elodie thinks for a moment.Fr: "Je connais un endroit.En: "I know a place.Fr: Suis-moi."En: Follow me."Fr: Elle le guide à travers le marché jusqu'à un petit stand caché derrière un voilier.En: She guides him through the market to a small stand hidden behind a sailboat.Fr: Là, des bijoux faits à la main, brillants et uniques, s'étendent sur la table.En: There, handmade jewelry, shiny and unique, lays out on the table.Fr: "C'est parfait," murmure Lucien, touché par la beauté simple des bijoux.En: "This is perfect," Lucien murmurs, touched by the simple beauty of the jewelry.Fr: "Quelque chose ici lui plaira certainement."En: "Something here will surely please her."Fr: Il choisit un collier délicat, avec un pendentif en forme de coquillage.En: He chooses a delicate necklace with a seashell-shaped pendant.Fr: Cela lui rappelle les vacances à la mer avec sa sœur.En: It reminds him of vacations by the sea with his sister.Fr: Elodie sourit, satisfaite de l'avoir aidé.En: Elodie smiles, satisfied to have helped him.Fr: "Je suis contente que cela te plaise.En: "I'm glad you like it.Fr: Un cadeau personnel est toujours le meilleur."En: A personal gift is always the best."Fr: Alors que le marché commence à se calmer, Lucien se sent enfin en paix.En: As the market begins to calm down, Lucien finally feels at peace.Fr: Il a trouvé le parfait cadeau et, surtout, il ressent une proximité renouvelée avec sa famille.En: He has found the perfect gift and, most importantly, he feels a renewed closeness with his family.Fr: Sur le chemin du retour vers la base, il savoure le sentiment de satisfaction et comprend que même de petites attentions peuvent maintenir les liens avec ceux qu'on aime.En: On his way back to the base, he savors the feeling of satisfaction and understands that even small gestures can maintain bonds with those we love.Fr: Et, en cette journée de printemps à Toulon, Lucien se sent un peu plus chez lui.En: And, on this spring day in Toulon, Lucien feels a little more at home. Vocabulary Words:the morning: le matinthe naval base: la base navalethe shadow: l'ombrethe seafront: le bord de merthe stall: l'étalthe handmade products: les produits artisanauxthe navy officer: l'officier de la marinethe colleague: le collèguethe merchant: le marchandthe shop owner: la propriétaire de la boutiquethe stand: le standthe scent: la senteurthe duty: le devoirenergetic: énergiquecheerfully: joyeusementnimble: agilethe painted ceramics: les céramiques peintesto be preoccupied: être préoccupéto distract: distraireto arrange: arrangerto succeed: réussirto please: plairethe closeness: la proximitéthe satisfaction: la satisfactionto savor: savourerthe bond: le liento maintain: maintenirthe gesture: le gesterenewed: renouveléthe sea: la mer

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Secrets and Sunshine: Unveiling Truths in Barcelona Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-05-12-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: La primavera brillava intensament al cel de Barcelona, mentre els carrers es despertaven amb l'olor del mar als voltants.En: Spring shone intensely in the sky of Barcelona, while the streets awoke with the smell of the sea in the surroundings.Ca: Laia, amb el seu somriure càlid i els cabells bruns brillant sota el sol, es passejava pel mercat de la Boqueria.En: Laia, with her warm smile and brown hair shining under the sun, strolled through the Boqueria market.Ca: Activitat, colors i la música de les veus barcelonines l'envoltaven com un escut amable.En: Activity, colors, and the music of Barcelona's voices surrounded her like a gentle shield.Ca: Però, darrere de la seva aparença alegre, Laia guardava un secret.En: But behind her cheerful appearance, Laia kept a secret.Ca: A Roma, en Pere vivia el seu dia a dia entre la història antiga dels carrerons i les ruïnes que brillaven sota el sol del migdia.En: In Rome, Pere lived his day to day amidst the ancient history of alleyways and the ruins that gleamed under the midday sun.Ca: Era pràctic, observava el món amb els ulls d'algú que confia plenament en les persones estimades.En: He was practical, observing the world with the eyes of someone who fully trusts the loved ones.Ca: La seva relació amb Laia creuava el Mediterrani, amb missatges i trucades que endolcien la distància.En: His relationship with Laia crossed the Mediterranean, with messages and calls that sweetened the distance.Ca: Mireia, amiga d'infantesa de Laia, havia notat un canvi.En: Mireia, Laia's childhood friend, had noticed a change.Ca: Mireia era ferma i observadora.En: Mireia was firm and observant.Ca: Quan va descobrir una sèrie de missatges estranys al mòbil de Laia, els dubtes li van punxar el cor.En: When she discovered a series of strange messages on Laia's phone, doubts pricked at her heart.Ca: "I si Laia amaga alguna cosa?En: "What if Laia is hiding something?"Ca: " pensava, mentre contemplava el panorama des del balcó del seu pis al barri del Born.En: she thought, while contemplating the view from the balcony of her apartment in the Born neighborhood.Ca: El sol es ponia darrere de Montjuïc mentre els seus pensaments es remolinaven com les ombres canviants.En: The sun set behind Montjuïc as her thoughts swirled like changing shadows.Ca: Comença la investigació.En: The investigation began.Ca: Mireia va parlar amb amics comuns, va comprovar els seus perfils a les xarxes socials, cada vegada més convençuda que alguna cosa no quadrava.En: Mireia spoke with mutual friends, checked their social media profiles, increasingly convinced that something was amiss.Ca: "No vull que Pere pateixi", es deia a si mateixa.En: "I don't want Pere to suffer," she said to herself.Ca: Però l'amistat amb Laia li pesava.En: But the friendship with Laia weighed on her.Ca: Mireia es debaté entre la protecció de Pere i la lleialtat cap a Laia.En: Mireia was torn between protecting Pere and loyalty to Laia.Ca: L'elecció va ser difícil, però al final, Mireia va decidir confrontar-la.En: The choice was difficult, but in the end, Mireia decided to confront her.Ca: Els ulls de Laia van reflectir sorpresa quan Mireia li va exposar els seus dubtes durant un passeig al Parc Güell.En: Laia's eyes reflected surprise when Mireia exposed her doubts during a walk in Parc Güell.Ca: La brisa suau transportava l'olor dels arbres florals, mentre les paraules de Mireia omplien l'aire amb un to delicat però resolutiu.En: The gentle breeze carried the scent of flowering trees, while Mireia's words filled the air with a delicate yet resolute tone.Ca: "Laieta, em pots explicar què està passant?En: "Laieta, can you tell me what's going on?"Ca: " va preguntar Mireia amb veu cautelosa.En: asked Mireia cautiously.Ca: Després d'un moment de silenci i de sospirs profunds, Laia va assentir.En: After a moment of silence and deep sighs, Laia nodded.Ca: "Mira, Mireia, no podia explicar res per la seguretat de tothom", va començar.En: "Look, Mireia, I couldn't explain anything for the safety of everyone," she began.Ca: "Sóc periodista i treballo en una investigació molt delicada.En: "I'm a journalist and I'm working on a very delicate investigation.Ca: He estat recollint informació sobre corrupció política.En: I've been gathering information about political corruption."Ca: "Mireia es va quedar sense paraules, sorpresa.En: Mireia was left speechless, surprised.Ca: Emocions diverses la travessaven mentre Laia continuava relatant com havia de mantenir la seva identitat en secret per protegir la seva feina i aquells propers a ella.En: Various emotions coursed through her as Laia continued to recount how she had to keep her identity secret to protect her work and those close to her.Ca: "Però, per què no m'ho vas dir?En: "But, why didn't you tell me?Ca: Ni tan sols a Pere?En: Not even Pere?"Ca: " va preguntar Mireia, encara preocupada.En: Mireia asked, still worried.Ca: "Ara ho saps tot.En: "Now you know everything.Ca: I li explicaré a Pere també.En: And I'll explain it to Pere as well.Ca: Tots mereixen saber la veritat", va respondre Laia amb una mirada profunda i sincera.En: Everyone deserves to know the truth," replied Laia with a deep and sincere look.Ca: Aquella tarda, una vegada finalitzat el terrabastall de revelacions, Mireia va comprendre el valor de la comunicació i la necessitat de confiar en les persones que lluites per protegir.En: That afternoon, once the tumult of revelations had ended, Mireia understood the value of communication and the need to trust the people you fight to protect.Ca: Laia va prometre tornar aviat, amb la investigació a punt de ser publicada.En: Laia promised to return soon, with the investigation ready to be published.Ca: A mesura que la llum del vespre cobria la ciutat, Mireia es va sentir alleujada.En: As the light of evening covered the city, Mireia felt relieved.Ca: Va veure en la seva amiga no una traïdora, sinó algú valent i fidel als seus valors.En: She saw in her friend not a traitor, but someone brave and true to her values.Ca: I mentre els colors de Barcelona s'apagaven sota el crepuscle, tres amics estaven més units que mai, amb noves lliçons apreses i velles ferides curades a la llum dels hiats i les rialles compartides.En: And as Barcelona's colors faded under the twilight, three friends were more united than ever, with new lessons learned and old wounds healed in the light of shared gaps and laughter. Vocabulary Words:spring: la primaveramarket: el mercatappearance: l'aparençaruin: la ruïnaalleyway: el carrerósecret: el secretinvestigation: la investigacióchange: el canvidoubt: el dubtechildhood: la infantesabalcony: el balcófriendship: l'amistatchoice: l'eleccióbreeze: la brisashade: l'ombracorruption: la corrupcióidentity: la identitatfaithful: fidelsafety: la seguretatpublication: la publicacióvalues: els valorsrevelation: la revelaciótrust: la confiançajournalist: el periodistasurprise: la sorpresaemotion: l'emocióbetrayal: la traïcióhesitation: el dubtebravery: el valorflowering tree: l'arbre floral

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Melting Dreams: Friendship and Snow Sculptures in Frognerparken Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-05-09-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Det var en solfylt vårdag i Frognerparken.En: It was a sunny spring day in Frognerparken.No: Snøen lå igjen i små flekker på den grønne gressplenen.En: The snow lay in small patches on the green grass lawn.No: Lars sto midt i parken med hender klissete av smeltet snø.En: Lars stood in the middle of the park with hands sticky from melted snow.No: Han stirret på det som skulle bli en stor skulptur.En: He stared at what was supposed to become a large sculpture.No: Ingrid sto ved siden av ham og prøvde å skjule et skeptisk smil.En: Ingrid stood beside him trying to hide a skeptical smile.No: Simen, derimot, kunne ikke dy seg.En: Simen, on the other hand, couldn't resist.No: "Tro du det vil stå før lunsj?En: "Do you think it will stand before lunch?"No: " ertet Simen, mens han gestikulerte mot det usikre tårnet av snø.En: teased Simen, gesturing towards the precarious tower of snow.No: Lars gjorde sitt beste for å ignorere ham.En: Lars did his best to ignore him.No: Han visste at Simen mente det godt, men han ønsket virkelig å imponere Ingrid.En: He knew that Simen meant well, but he really wanted to impress Ingrid.No: "Det blir bra, jeg lover," sa Lars med ett glimt av overbevisning.En: "It'll be great, I promise," said Lars with a glimmer of conviction.No: Han bøyde seg ned og formet snøen med ivrige hender.En: He bent down and shaped the snow with eager hands.No: Ingrid, som var vant til Lars' optimisme, bøyde seg ned for å hjelpe.En: Ingrid, who was used to Lars' optimism, bent down to help.No: Hun strøk forsiktig over skulpturen, prøvde å redde formen fra å smelte bort under solen.En: She gently caressed the sculpture, trying to save the shape from melting away under the sun.No: "Lars, kanskje vi kan hjelpe?En: "Lars, maybe we can help?No: To hender ekstra vil gjøre stor forskjell," sa Ingrid.En: Two extra hands will make a big difference," said Ingrid.No: Lars nølte.En: Lars hesitated.No: Han ønsket å klare det selv.En: He wanted to manage on his own.No: Men etter å ha kastet et blikk mot solen, som blinket varmt over hodet, nikket han.En: But after glancing at the sun, which flickered warmly overhead, he nodded.No: "Ja, greit.En: "Yes, alright.No: La oss gjøre det sammen.En: Let's do it together."No: "Med Simen og Ingrid ved hans side, arbeidet de tre iherdig.En: With Simen and Ingrid by his side, the three of them worked diligently.No: De lo og snakket mens de formet snøen.En: They laughed and talked while shaping the snow.No: Solen ble sterkere, og snøen begynte å smelte litt for raskt.En: The sun grew stronger, and the snow started to melt a bit too quickly.No: "Aiya!En: "Aiya!No: Den del faller!En: That part is falling!"No: " ropte Simen plutselig.En: Simen suddenly shouted.No: Lars snudde seg og så til sin forskrekkelse at venstre side av skulpturen hadde rast sammen.En: Lars turned and saw, to his dismay, that the left side of the sculpture had collapsed.No: Øyeblikket av panikk vekslet raskt til latter da han innså det komiske i situasjonen.En: The moment of panic quickly turned to laughter when he realized the comedy of the situation.No: "Det er et abstrakt verk," foreslo Ingrid lattermildt.En: "It's an abstract piece," suggested Ingrid with a laugh.No: "Ikke alt trenger å være bokstavelig.En: "Not everything needs to be literal."No: "De tre vennene trakk seg tilbake for å betrakte det som var igjen av skulpturen.En: The three friends stepped back to admire what was left of the sculpture.No: Lars kunne ikke la være å le.En: Lars couldn't help but laugh.No: Han så på vennene sine og innså hvor mye glede de hadde delt i forsøket.En: He looked at his friends and realized how much joy they had shared in the attempt.No: "Skal vi la denne stå som den er, og gå etter iskrem?En: "Shall we leave this as it is and go for ice cream?"No: " foreslo Simen, som allerede begynte å tenke på hvilken smak han skulle velge.En: Simen suggested, already starting to think about which flavor to choose.No: Lars nikket, lettet over ikke å være alene i dette.En: Lars nodded, relieved not to be alone in this.No: Troen han hadde hatt på sine evner, overflømmet nå med takknemlighet for vennskapet.En: The belief he had in his abilities was now overflowing with gratitude for the friendship.No: "Ja, la oss gjøre det," sa han.En: "Yes, let's do that," he said.No: Da de gikk mot den nærliggende iskremboden, så Lars over skulderen sin.En: As they walked towards the nearby ice cream stand, Lars looked over his shoulder.No: Skulpturen sto der, ufullstendig men minneverdig, akkurat som dagen i Frognerparken.En: The sculpture stood there, incomplete but memorable, just like the day in Frognerparken.No: Han smilte til Ingrid og Simen.En: He smiled at Ingrid and Simen.No: Denne dagen vil han aldri glemme, ikke på grunn av snøen, men på grunn av vennenes støtte.En: He would never forget this day, not because of the snow, but because of the support from friends.No: Og så fortsatte de gjennom parken, mot nye eventyr, latter og iskrem i vårens varme omfavnelse.En: And so they continued through the park, towards new adventures, laughter, and ice cream in the warm embrace of spring. Vocabulary Words:sunny: solfyltpatches: flekkersticky: klissetemelted: smeltetskeptical: skeptiskprecarious: usikreglimmer: glimtconviction: overbevisningeager: ivrigecaressed: strøkgently: forsiktighesitated: nøltemanage: klarediligently: iherdigcollapsed: rast sammendismay: forskrekkelsecomedy: komiskeabstract: abstraktliteral: bokstaveligadmire: betrakteincomplete: ufullstendigrelieved: lettetgratitude: takknemlighetadventures: eventyrembrace: omfavnelsewarm: varmeattempt: forsøkstood: stoimpress: imponeresculpture: skulptur

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Rebirth by the Lake: Árpád's Journey to Renewal Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-05-09-22-34-01-hu Story Transcript:Hu: Amíg a Balaton partján sétáltak, a nap ragyogóan sütött le a vízre.En: While they walked along the shore of Lake Balaton, the sun shone brilliantly down on the water.Hu: Árpád megállt, és a térdére tette a kezét.En: Árpád stopped and put his hand on his knee.Hu: Az egykori sportoló most már csak árnyéka volt önmagának.En: The former athlete was now just a shadow of his former self.Hu: Régebben mindenki gyönyörködött benne a pályán, de most a múlt árnyai kísértették.En: In the past, everyone admired him on the field, but now the shadows of the past haunted him.Hu: Mellette állt Ilona, fiatal fizioterapeuta, akinek szívében ott volt a remény, hogy segíthet Árpádon.En: Standing beside him was Ilona, a young physiotherapist whose heart was filled with hope that she could help Árpád.Hu: "Próbáljuk meg, Árpád," mondta gyengéden.En: "Let's try, Árpád," she said gently.Hu: "A tavasz az újjászületés ideje.En: "Spring is a time of rebirth.Hu: Ha együtt dolgozunk, hidd el, sikerülhet.En: If we work together, believe me, it can succeed."Hu: "Árpád szkeptikus volt.En: Árpád was skeptical.Hu: Vajon lehetséges volna-e újra teljes életet élni, vagy a térdére mért végzetesen előreléphet?En: Was it possible to live a full life again, or could his knee possibly advance fatefully?Hu: "Nem tudom, Ilona," válaszolta habozva.En: "I don't know, Ilona," he replied hesitantly.Hu: "Annyi évi küzdelem után.En: "After so many years of struggle...Hu: félek, hogy újra kudarcot vallok.En: I'm afraid of failing again."Hu: "Ilona mellett Kata, Árpád unokahúga, mosolygott bátorítóan.En: Beside Ilona stood Kata, Árpád's niece, who smiled encouragingly.Hu: Kata egész életében felnézett Árpádra.En: Kata had looked up to Árpád her whole life.Hu: Látni akarta, hogy újra boldog.En: She wanted to see him happy again.Hu: "Tudod, nagybácsikám," kezdte vidáman, "a Balaton vizében sétálni sokkal könnyebb.En: "You know, uncle," she began cheerfully, "walking in the water of Lake Balaton is much easier.Hu: A víz segít.En: The water helps."Hu: "Ahogy közeledtek a vízhez, a tavaszi szellő virágillattal töltötte meg a levegőt.En: As they approached the water, the spring breeze filled the air with the scent of flowers.Hu: A természet ébredése, a Balaton partján lévő zöldellő fák, mind arra bíztatta Árpádot, hogy próbálja meg.En: The awakening of nature, the green trees along the shore of Lake Balaton, all encouraged Árpád to give it a try.Hu: Ilona nyújtotta a kezét.En: Ilona extended her hand.Hu: "Bizalom.En: "Trust.Hu: Ez a kulcs, Árpád.En: That's the key, Árpád.Hu: Nem vagy egyedül.En: You're not alone."Hu: "Árpád mély levegőt vett, szemét a vízfelszínre szegezve.En: Árpád took a deep breath, his eyes fixed on the water's surface.Hu: "Rendben," mondta végül, és elfogadta Ilona kezét.En: "Alright," he finally said, accepting Ilona's hand.Hu: Együtt léptek a hűvös vízbe, Kata vidám tekintete kísérte őket.En: They stepped into the cool water together, accompanied by Kata's cheerful gaze.Hu: A víz lágyan simogatta.En: The water gently caressed him.Hu: Árpád meglepve tapasztalta, hogy mennyire képes enyhíteni a fájdalmát.En: Árpád was surprised to find how much it could alleviate his pain.Hu: Az első néhány lépés bátortalan volt, de Ilona és Kata támogatása erőt adott neki.En: The first few steps were tentative, but Ilona and Kata's support gave him strength.Hu: "Meg tudom csinálni," motyogta maga elé, szinte hitetlenül.En: "I can do this," he muttered to himself, almost incredulously.Hu: Ahogy elérte az első métereket, úgy érezte, mintha minden eddigi kétsége elúszott volna a Balaton vízével együtt.En: As he reached the first few meters, he felt as though all his doubts had drifted away with the waters of Lake Balaton.Hu: A természet szépsége, az új élet ígérete körülvette őt.En: The beauty of nature, the promise of new life surrounded him.Hu: Amikor visszafordult, hogy ránézzen Ilonára és Katára, érezte, hogy valami nagy dolog történt.En: When he turned back to look at Ilona and Kata, he felt that something significant had happened.Hu: Nem csak a fizikai fájdalom csökkent, hanem a szívében is érzett melegséget.En: Not only had his physical pain diminished, but he also felt warmth in his heart.Hu: "Köszönöm," mondta végül, hálásan nézve rájuk.En: "Thank you," he said finally, looking at them gratefully.Hu: Az ő bizalmuk és támogatásuk nélkül sosem hitte volna, hogy képes újra megnyílni az élet szépségének.En: Without their trust and support, he never would have believed he could open up again to the beauty of life.Hu: Árpád tudta, hogy hosszú út áll még előtte, de most már látta a lehetőségeket.En: Árpád knew he still had a long way to go, but now he saw the possibilities.Hu: Nem csak a múlt dicsősége, hanem az új kalandok is ott vártak rá.En: Not only the glory of the past but new adventures awaited him.Hu: És mindezt a Balaton tavaszi varázsa alatt kezdhette meg.En: And all this he could begin under the spring magic of Lake Balaton. Vocabulary Words:shore: partjánbrilliantly: ragyogóanknee: térdeformer: egykorihaunted: kísértettéphysiotherapist: fizioterapeutarebirth: újjászületésskeptical: szkeptikusfatefully: végzetesenhesitantly: habozvaencouragingly: bátorítóanflower: virágalleviate: enyhítenitentative: bátortalanincredulously: hitetlenüldoubted: kétségegratefully: hálásansignificant: nagy dologtrust: bizalomcool: hűvöswarmth: melegségetpossibilities: lehetőségeketglory: dicsőségeadventures: kalandokmagic: varázsa

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: A Fjord, A Ring, and A Promise: Romance in Geiranger Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-05-08-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: I Geiranger glitrer fjorden som en smaragd i det klare vårlyset.En: In Geiranger, the fjord glistens like an emerald in the clear spring light.No: Trærne får grønne blader, og små blomster stråler som edelsteiner i skogen.En: The trees get green leaves, and small flowers shine like gemstones in the forest.No: Sander og Ingrid har akkurat ankommet den lille, koselige vertshuset der de skal bo.En: Sander and Ingrid have just arrived at the little, cozy inn where they will stay.No: Ingrid er betatt av landskapet og smiler bredt mens hun peker mot de storslåtte fossene som danser ned fjellsidene.En: Ingrid is captivated by the landscape and smiles widely as she points to the magnificent waterfalls dancing down the mountainsides.No: Sander smiler tilbake, men inni seg er han spent.En: Sander smiles back, but inside he is anxious.No: Han har en skatt gjemt i sin veske.En: He has a treasure hidden in his bag.No: En gammel ring.En: An old ring.No: En arv fra hans bestefar, klar til å bli Ingrid sin.En: A legacy from his grandfather, ready to become Ingrid's.No: De pakker ut og tar en spasertur langs fjorden.En: They unpack and take a walk along the fjord.No: Sander holder Ingrid i hånden og kjenner på den perfekte muligheten for forlovelsen han har planlagt.En: Sander holds Ingrid's hand, feeling the perfect opportunity for the engagement he has planned.No: Men når han senere på ettermiddagen bestemmer seg for å sikre ringen i jakkelommen sin, fryser han.En: But later in the afternoon, when he decides to secure the ring in his jacket pocket, he freezes.No: Ringesken er borte.En: The ring box is gone.No: Tankene hans raser.En: His thoughts race.No: Hadde han glemt den et sted?En: Had he forgotten it somewhere?No: Ingrid går foran ham og betrakter de majestetiske fjellene, uvitende om krisen som utspiller seg i Sander sitt sinn.En: Ingrid walks ahead of him, admiring the majestic mountains, unaware of the crisis playing out in Sander's mind.No: Sander bestemmer seg for å være rolig.En: Sander decides to stay calm.No: Han finner Kjell, den sjarmerende verten på vertshuset.En: He finds Kjell, the charming host at the inn.No: Kjell er rundt femti med et glimt av mystikk i øynene.En: Kjell is around fifty with a glint of mystery in his eyes.No: Sander drar ham til side.En: Sander pulls him aside.No: «Kjell, jeg trenger din hjelp.En: "Kjell, I need your help.No: Jeg har mistet noe veldig viktig.En: I have lost something very important."No: »Kjell lytter nøye.En: Kjell listens carefully.No: Sander forklarer om arveringen og hans planer.En: Sander explains about the heirloom ring and his plans.No: «Vi må finne den før Ingrid merker noe,» hvisker Sander.En: "We must find it before Ingrid notices anything," whispers Sander.No: Kjell nikker forståelsesfullt.En: Kjell nods understandingly.No: Han tilbyr å se gjennom vertshusets tapte-ting-kurv.En: He offers to look through the inn's lost-and-found basket.No: "Ikke bekymre deg, jeg skal hjelpe deg," sier han med selvsikkerhet.En: "Don't worry, I'll help you," he says confidently.No: Kvelden kommer, og nervene strammer seg i Sander.En: Evening comes, and Sander's nerves tighten.No: Kjell kommer inn i spisesalen med et lurt smil om munnen.En: Kjell enters the dining room with a sly smile.No: Sander kjenner hjertet synke.En: Sander feels his heart sink.No: Hadde Kjell funnet ringen, eller var den virkelig tapt?En: Had Kjell found the ring, or was it truly lost?No: Kjell vinker Sander til siden.En: Kjell motions Sander to the side.No: «Sander, vi har en liten overraskelse for dere i kveld.En: "Sander, we have a little surprise for you two tonight.No: Kom ut på terrassen.En: Come out on the terrace."No: » Ingrid ser på dem med undring, men følger etter.En: Ingrid looks at them with curiosity but follows along.No: Ute på terrassen skinner fakkellys rundt et vakkert dekket bord ved fjorden.En: Outside on the terrace, torchlights shine around a beautifully set table by the fjord.No: En mild bris sveiper inn over dem, bringer med seg duften av vårblomster.En: A gentle breeze sweeps over them, bringing the scent of spring flowers.No: Kjell trekker en liten boks fra lommen og forklarer med stolthet hvordan han hadde funnet boksen i salongen.En: Kjell draws a small box from his pocket and explains with pride how he found the box in the lounge.No: «Jeg ville overrekke den med stil,» sier Kjell med et glimt i øyet.En: "I wanted to present it with style," says Kjell, with a twinkle in his eye.No: Med hånden som skjelver, tar Sander imot boksen.En: With a trembling hand, Sander takes the box.No: Han bøyer seg på ett kne og åpner lokket.En: He bends down on one knee and opens the lid.No: Den vakre arveringen glitrer som om den aldri hadde vært borte.En: The beautiful heirloom ring glitters as if it had never been gone.No: Ingrid ser på ham med tårer i øynene.En: Ingrid looks at him with tears in her eyes.No: «Vil du gifte deg med meg, Ingrid?En: "Will you marry me, Ingrid?"No: » spør Sander, stemmen full av håp.En: asks Sander, his voice full of hope.No: Ingrid smiler og nikker.En: Ingrid smiles and nods.No: «Ja, selvfølgelig!En: "Yes, absolutely!"No: »Kjell applauderer og serverer dem kveldens middag, tilberedt med kjærlighet akkurat som øyeblikket.En: Kjell applauds and serves them the evening's dinner, prepared with love just like the moment.No: Sander ser rundt seg, på det vakre landskapet, på Ingrid, og kjenner at han har lært noe viktig.En: Sander looks around, at the beautiful landscape, at Ingrid, and realizes that he has learned something important.No: Ikke alle mysterier er skumle, noen ganger gjemmer de bare en vakker overraskelse.En: Not all mysteries are scary; sometimes they just hide a beautiful surprise.No: Den kvelden, med fjorden som vitne, begynner deres nye reise sammen, fylt med tro på hva mennesker kan bringe inn i livet.En: That evening, with the fjord as a witness, their new journey together begins, filled with faith in what people can bring into life. Vocabulary Words:glistens: glitreremerald: smaragdlegacy: arvmagnificent: storslåtteanxious: spenttreasure: skattunpack: pakker utsecure: sikrecrisis: krisecharming: sjarmerendeheirloom: arveringglint: glimtmystery: mystikkconfidently: selvsikkerhetsly: lurtmotions: vinkercuriosity: undringtorchlights: fakkellysbreeze: brisscent: duftpride: stolthettrembling: skjelvertwinkle: glimtfaith: troinheritance: arvmajestic: majestetiskeunexpected: overraskelsecalm: rolighospitality: gjestfrihetunexpectedly: uventet

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Sibling Shadows: Finding Light Beyond Rivalry Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-04-26-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Det var en varm vårdag i den lille kystbyen der Eirik og Sunniva vokste opp.En: It was a warm spring day in the small coastal town where Eirik and Sunniva grew up.No: Solen skinnet gjennom de blomstrende trærne, og fuglene kvitret i takt med den milde vinden.En: The sun shone through the blooming trees, and the birds chirped in time with the gentle breeze.No: Inne i den lille, men koselige stuen til foreldrene deres, samlet familien seg.En: Inside the small but cozy living room of their parents' house, the family gathered.No: Stuen var fylt med duften av nybakt brød og forventningene fra en tid med gjenforening.En: The room was filled with the scent of freshly baked bread and the anticipation of a time of reunion.No: Eirik satt i hjørnet, ved siden av den store bokhyllen som var fylt med barndomsminner.En: Eirik sat in the corner, next to the large bookshelf filled with childhood memories.No: Han så rundt seg, på bildene av Sunniva som smilte fra menyer i viktige aviser, på hennes diplom som hang stolt ved siden av TV-en.En: He looked around at the pictures of Sunniva smiling from menus in important newspapers, at her diploma hanging proudly next to the TV.No: Eirik kjente stinget av sammenligning stikke i brystet.En: Eirik felt a pang of comparison sting in his chest.No: Sunniva kom inn i rommet, og blikket deres møttes kort.En: Sunniva entered the room, and their eyes met briefly.No: Hun er alltid så selvsikker, tenkte Eirik.En: She's always so confident, thought Eirik.No: Han funderte på hvordan han kunne si det som stadig gnagde i ham.En: He pondered how he could express what was constantly gnawing at him.No: Middagen ble servert, og alle begynte å prate.En: Dinner was served, and everyone began to chat.No: Disse familiemiddagene var ofte fylt med latter, men denne gangen kjente Eirik på en voksende tyngde av ting som var usagt.En: These family dinners were often filled with laughter, but this time Eirik felt a growing weight of unspoken things.No: Han visste at det var på tide nå.En: He knew it was time now.No: "Kan jeg snakke med deg, Sunniva?En: "Can I talk to you, Sunniva?"No: " spurte Eirik plutselig.En: Eirik suddenly asked.No: Det ble stille rundt bordet, og alle øyne vendte seg mot ham.En: It went silent around the table, and all eyes turned to him.No: Sunniva rynket pannen, tydelig overrasket, men nikket.En: Sunniva furrowed her brow, clearly surprised, but nodded.No: De flyttet seg til hjørnet av rommet der musikken fra radioen dempet resten av samtalene.En: They moved to the corner of the room where the music from the radio softened the rest of the conversations.No: "Jeg føler noen ganger at ingenting jeg gjør er bra nok," begynte Eirik, stemmen skjelvende, men med en resolutt klang.En: "Sometimes I feel like nothing I do is good enough," Eirik began, his voice shaky but with a resolute tone.No: "Alle snakker alltid om hvor fantastisk du er.En: "Everyone always talks about how amazing you are.No: Jeg føler meg bare som skyggen din.En: I just feel like your shadow."No: "Sunniva så på broren sin med store, runde øyne.En: Sunniva looked at her brother with big, round eyes.No: Hun visste ikke hvordan hun skulle svare med en gang.En: She didn't know how to respond immediately.No: Hun hadde aldri forstått hvor mye hennes suksess hadde påvirket ham negativt.En: She had never understood how much her success had negatively impacted him.No: "Jeg visste ikke, Eirik," sa Sunniva rolig etter en pause, og la hånden på skulderen hans.En: "I didn't know, Eirik," Sunniva said calmly after a pause, placing a hand on his shoulder.No: "Jeg har alltid vært så stolt av deg.En: "I've always been so proud of you.No: Du er så dyktig på dine egne måter.En: You are so talented in your own ways."No: "Ordene hennes traff Eirik som en stikkende, men velkommen, bris av erkjennelse.En: Her words hit Eirik like a stinging, but welcome, breeze of recognition.No: Han så på Sunniva, så alvorlig og sannferdig, og han oppdaget noe nytt i øynene hennes.En: He looked at Sunniva, so serious and truthful, and he discovered something new in her eyes.No: En vilje til å forstå, og et ønske om noe mer fra dem begge.En: A willingness to understand, and a wish for something more from both of them.No: De to søsknene stod der, lenge nok til at lydene fra resten av familien bare var en fjern bakgrunnssus.En: The two siblings stood there long enough for the sounds from the rest of the family to become just a distant background hum.No: "Kan vi starte på nytt?En: "Can we start over?"No: " spurte Sunniva forsiktig.En: Sunniva asked gently.No: Eirik nikket.En: Eirik nodded.No: "Ja, jeg vil det," svarte han, følelsen av lettelse fylte ham.En: "Yes, I want that," he replied, the feeling of relief filling him.No: De delte et varmt øyeblikk, et enkelt, men betydningsfullt øyeblikk.En: They shared a warm moment, a simple yet meaningful moment.No: En klem, en ny begynnelse.En: A hug, a new beginning.No: Fra det punktet visste de begge at ting ville være annerledes.En: From that point, they both knew that things would be different.No: Ikke perfekt, men bedre.En: Not perfect, but better.No: De begge forlot stuen med hjertene litt lettere, og fremtiden åpen foran dem som en vårdag med lovende solskinn.En: They both left the living room with hearts a little lighter, and the future open before them like a spring day with promising sunshine. Vocabulary Words:blooming: blomstrendechirped: kvitretcozy: koseligeanticipation: forventningenereunion: gjenforeningpung: stingetgnawing: gnagdefurrowed: rynketbrow: pannenshaky: skjelvenderesolute: resoluttsting: stikkeconfident: selvsikkerunspoken: usagtcomparison: sammenligningshadow: skyggenproudly: stoltwelcoming: velkommenrecognition: erkjennelsewill: viljeunderstanding: forståmeaningful: betydningsfulltrelief: lettelsefurrowed: rynketbroadcast: bakgrunnssusnod: nikkettalented: dyktigdiploma: diplomsting: stikkesurprise: overrasket

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: From Quiet Boy to Ice Rink Star: Áron's Moment of Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-04-25-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A nap lassan elbújt a város házai mögött, ahogy a tavaszi levegő enyhén lehűlt.En: The sun slowly hid behind the city's buildings as the spring air slightly cooled.Hu: A Városliget Jégpálya tele volt fiatalokkal, akik ünnepelték az év végét.En: The Városliget Ice Rink was filled with young people celebrating the end of the year.Hu: Áron, Zsófia és Réka is ott voltak, lelkesen várták a buli kezdetét.En: Áron, Zsófia, and Réka were also there, eagerly awaiting the start of the party.Hu: Áron csendes és gondolkodó fiú volt.En: Áron was a quiet and contemplative boy.Hu: Azért szerette a jeges felszínt, mert ott nem kellett sokat beszélnie.En: He loved the icy surface, because he didn't have to talk much there.Hu: Most mégis más miatt izgult.En: Yet now he was excited for a different reason.Hu: Zsófia, a legjobb barátja, aki mindig magabiztosan siklott a jégen, és Réka, az új lány az osztályban, iszonyatos ügyességgel mozogtak.En: Zsófia, his best friend, who always glided confidently on the ice, and Réka, the new girl in class, moved with incredible skill.Hu: Áron pedig elhatározta, hogy ma megmutatja nekik mi mindent tudott tanulni az utóbbi hetekben.En: Áron had decided that today he would show them everything he had learned in the past weeks.Hu: Zsófia könnyedén mosolygott rá: „Lássuk mit tudsz, Áron!En: Zsófia smiled at him easily: "Let's see what you've got, Áron!"Hu: ” Réka is bátorítón bólintott.En: Réka nodded encouragingly.Hu: Áron mély levegőt vett, és felidézte az összes eltöltött órát, amiket a nehéz mozdulattal töltött.En: Áron took a deep breath and recalled all the hours spent perfecting the difficult moves.Hu: Tudta, hogy ez az a pillanat, amit már régóta várt.En: He knew this was the moment he had been waiting for.Hu: A jégen minden szempár rá szegeződött.En: On the ice, all eyes were on him.Hu: A zaj hirtelen elhalkult, ahogy fókuszált.En: The noise suddenly quieted as he focused.Hu: Begördült, megkezdte a manőver sorozatot.En: He skated in and began the series of maneuvers.Hu: Az első kanyar még sima volt, de a bonyolultabb részhez érve úgy tűnt, egyensúlyát veszíti.En: The first turn was smooth, but as he reached the more complicated part, it seemed like he was losing his balance.Hu: Szíve hangosan dobogott.En: His heart pounded loudly.Hu: Szorította a fogát, majd az utolsó pillanatban összpontosította minden figyelmét és stabilizálta a testét.En: Clenching his teeth, he concentrated all his focus at the last moment and stabilized his body.Hu: A levegőben időzve, mintha megállt volna az idő.En: Suspended in the air, it was as if time had stopped.Hu: Egy utolsó mozdulattal biztonságosan landolt, és a közönség tapsvihara kitört.En: With one final move, he landed safely, and the audience erupted in applause.Hu: Zsófia széles mosollyal futott hozzá: „Ez fantasztikus volt, Áron!En: Zsófia ran to him with a wide smile: "That was fantastic, Áron!"Hu: ” Réka is közeledett, ragyogó szemekkel: „Csodálatos volt, hogy ennyire bátran csináltad!En: Réka approached with shining eyes: "It was wonderful how bravely you did it!"Hu: ”Áron először érzett büszkeséget.En: For the first time, Áron felt pride.Hu: Nem csak a manőver sikerült, hanem valahol belül is változott.En: Not only was the maneuver a success, but something had changed inside him.Hu: Érezte, hogy többé nem csak a csendes srác volt, hanem valaki, aki képes átlépni a komfortzónáján.En: He felt that he was no longer just the quiet guy but someone who was capable of stepping out of his comfort zone.Hu: Ahogy a nap lement a liget fái mögött és a jégpálya tovább zsongott a nevetéstől, Áron látta, hogy belesimul abba a kis közösségbe, amit már régóta szeretett volna.En: As the sun set behind the trees of the park and the rink continued to buzz with laughter, Áron saw himself blending into the small community he had longed to be a part of.Hu: Újra és újra visszaidézte a zajtalan pillanatot, amikor szinte a semmiből újra elkapta magát.En: Again and again, he recalled the silent moment when he almost caught himself from nowhere.Hu: Az este véget ért, de Áron számára valami új elkezdődött.En: The evening came to an end, but for Áron, something new had begun.Hu: Többé nem félte volna megmutatni, ki is ő valójában.En: He would no longer be afraid to show who he really was. Vocabulary Words:hid: elbújtspring: tavaszicooled: lehűlteagerly: lelkesencontemplative: gondolkodóconfidently: magabiztosanincredible: iszonyatosmaneuver: manőversmooth: simacomplicated: bonyolultabbbalance: egyensúlyátclenching: szorítottaconcentrated: összpontosítottastabilized: stabilizáltasuspended: időzvelanded: landolterupted: kitörtpride: büszkeségetquiet: csendescommunity: közösségcomfort zone: komfortzónájánrecalled: visszaidézteblending: belesimulafraid: félteend: végetsurface: felszíntbravely: bátranshining: ragyogóencouragingly: bátorítónfocus: fókuszált

Fluent Fiction - Italian: A Serendipitous Encounter: Love & Landscape at Villa d'Este Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-04-25-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: L'aria tiepida di primavera accarezzava dolcemente i volti dei visitatori nei giardini di Villa d'Este a Tivoli.En: The warm spring air gently caressed the faces of the visitors in the gardens of Villa d'Este in Tivoli.It: La Festa della Liberazione portava tanti turisti a godere della bellezza di questo angolo d'Italia.En: The Liberation Day brought many tourists to enjoy the beauty of this corner of Italy.It: Tra loro c'era Giulia, un'appassionata di storia dell'arte di Milano, alla ricerca di avventura e bellezza architettonica.En: Among them was Giulia, an art history enthusiast from Milan, in search of adventure and architectural beauty.It: Passo dopo passo, scopriva ogni dettaglio del giardino, dal profumo di glicini in fiore al suono melodioso delle fontane.En: Step by step, she discovered every detail of the garden, from the scent of blooming wisteria to the melodious sound of the fountains.It: Non lontano, Marco, un fotografo paesaggista di Firenze, cercava il soggetto perfetto.En: Not far away, Marco, a landscape photographer from Florence, was searching for the perfect subject.It: Stava lì per catturare l'essenza della rinascita, in linea con la stagione e la festa.En: He was there to capture the essence of rebirth, in line with the season and the celebration.It: Con la sua macchina fotografica, esplorava gli intricati giochi d'acqua e i colori vivaci dei fiori.En: With his camera, he explored the intricate water features and the vibrant colors of the flowers.It: Alessandro, la guida locale, parlava con entusiasmo al suo gruppo.En: Alessandro, the local guide, spoke enthusiastically to his group.It: Conosceva ogni pietra di Villa d'Este.En: He knew every stone of Villa d'Este.It: La sua passione era contagiosa.En: His passion was contagious.It: "Unisciti a noi," disse ad alta voce, invitando Giulia, che curiosamente seguiva il gruppo da lontano.En: "Join us," he said loudly, inviting Giulia, who was curiously following the group from afar.It: Giulia decise di accettare.En: Giulia decided to accept.It: Durante il tour, Giulia notò Marco mentre scattava foto cercando di catturare un angolo del giardino.En: During the tour, Giulia noticed Marco as he took photos, trying to capture a corner of the garden.It: Alessandro, notando la difficoltà di comunicazione tra Giulia e Marco, li incoraggiò a esplorare insieme una parte nascosta del giardino.En: Alessandro, noticing the difficulty of communication between Giulia and Marco, encouraged them to explore together a hidden part of the garden.It: "C'è uno scorcio perfetto," disse Alessandro, sorridendo.En: "There's a perfect view," said Alessandro, smiling.It: Marco esitò.En: Marco hesitated.It: Aveva considerato di andare via presto, ma la curiosità di Giulia lo incuriosì.En: He had considered leaving early, but Giulia's curiosity intrigued him.It: Decise di restare.En: He decided to stay.It: Camminarono insieme, un po' impacciati, tra una discussione e l'altra su arte e fotografia, usando il linguaggio universale dei sorrisi e dei gesti.En: They walked together, a bit awkwardly, discussing art and photography, using the universal language of smiles and gestures.It: Improvvisamente, una pioggia primaverile li sorprese.En: Suddenly, a spring rain surprised them.It: Cercarono riparo sotto un antico colonnato.En: They sought shelter under an ancient colonnade.It: Lì, il rumore della pioggia creava un'armonia perfetta con le loro voci.En: There, the sound of the rain created a perfect harmony with their voices.It: Parlarono con calma dei loro sogni e delle loro aspirazioni.En: They calmly talked about their dreams and aspirations.It: Marco raccontò come era in cerca di una nuova ispirazione.En: Marco shared how he was searching for new inspiration.It: Giulia condivise il suo desiderio di capire la storia attraverso i monumenti.En: Giulia shared her desire to understand history through monuments.It: Con l'ultimo raggio di sole che faceva capolino tra le nuvole, la pioggia cessò.En: With the last ray of sun peeking out from behind the clouds, the rain stopped.It: Giulia e Marco decisero di esplorare il resto del giardino insieme.En: Giulia and Marco decided to explore the rest of the garden together.It: Mentre camminavano, Marco trovò il soggetto perfetto da fotografare: un riflesso di luce su una fontana circondata dal verde.En: As they walked, Marco found the perfect subject to photograph: a reflection of light on a fountain surrounded by greenery.It: Giulia sorrideva, sentendosi parte di qualcosa di speciale.En: Giulia smiled, feeling part of something special.It: Al termine della giornata, avevano trovato non solo una nuova amicizia, ma anche un rinnovato senso di meraviglia e scoperta.En: By the end of the day, they had found not only a new friendship but also a renewed sense of wonder and discovery.It: Giulia capì che la spontaneità poteva dare più bellezza alla vita.En: Giulia realized that spontaneity could add more beauty to life.It: Marco riscoprì la magia di vedere il mondo attraverso gli occhi di qualcun altro.En: Marco rediscovered the magic of seeing the world through someone else's eyes.It: Il giardino di Villa d'Este, con la sua elegante tranquillità, rimase testimone silenzioso di una giornata di nuovi inizi.En: The garden of Villa d'Este, with its elegant tranquility, remained a silent witness to a day of new beginnings. Vocabulary Words:the air: l'ariathe faces: i voltito caress: accarezzarethe gardens: i giardinito enjoy: goderethe adventure: l'avventurathe scent: il profumoblooming: in fiorethe fountains: le fontanethe landscape photographer: il fotografo paesaggistathe essence: l'essenzathe rebirth: la rinascitato capture: catturarethe camera: la macchina fotograficathe colors: i colorithe passion: la passionecontagious: contagiosathe guide: la guidaawkwardly: impacciatithe gestures: i gestito hesitate: esitareto surprise: sorprenderethe colonnade: il colonnatoto share: condividerethe dreams: i sognithe aspirations: le aspirazionithe shelter: il riparoto peek out: fare capolinothe reflection: il riflessosurrounded: circondata

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Finding Serenity: Shira's Journey to Inner Peace Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-04-23-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: שיר מבוקר אביבי, השמש זרחה בהיר מעל רמת הגולן.En: A song from a spring morning; the sun shone brightly over the Ramat HaGolan.He: שירה ישבה על דשא ירוק רך, ליד פריחת הברוקולי והמדריך שלה, איתן.En: Shira sat on soft green grass, near the blooming broccoli and her guide, Eitan.He: היא הגיעה לכאן מרחוק.En: She had come here from afar.He: תל אביב הייתה עיר עם רעשים שלא נפסקו, ושירה חיפשה שקט.En: Tel Aviv was a city with endless noise, and Shira sought peace.He: איתן היה צנוע ורגוע.En: Eitan was modest and calm.He: כל תנועה שלו הייתה כמו מדיטציה.En: Every movement of his was like meditation.He: כשראה את שירה, הוא נזכר שגם הוא פעם חיפש שלווה.En: When he saw Shira, he remembered that he too once searched for tranquility.He: הוא האמין בלב שלם בעבודה שלו, אבל לעיתים תהה אם הוא באמת עוזר לאנשים.En: He wholeheartedly believed in his work, but sometimes wondered if he was truly helping people.He: הקבוצה התכוננה לשיעור המדיטציה.En: The group prepared for the meditation class.He: איתן הדריך: "שבו בעיניים עצומות, התמקדו בנשימה, והקשיבו לפעימות הלב.En: Eitan instructed, "Sit with your eyes closed, focus on your breath, and listen to the heartbeat."He: " שירה ישבה שם, ספקנית במקצת, אבל החליטה לתת לזה הזדמנות.En: Shira sat there, somewhat skeptical, but decided to give it a chance.He: היא נשמה עמוק, ניסתה להניח למחשבות לזרום, ואיתן דיבר ברוגע.En: She took a deep breath, tried to let her thoughts flow, and Eitan spoke calmly.He: ברקע, צלילי הזיקוקים ליום העצמאות החלו להישמע במרחק.En: In the background, the sounds of Independence Day fireworks began to echo from afar.He: שירה הרגישה את החיבור הזה.En: Shira felt this connection.He: לפתע, היא חשה איך כל נוף הרמה משתלב בנשמתה.En: Suddenly, she felt how the whole landscape of the plateau merged with her soul.He: בזכות המילים הרכות של איתן, החיבור היה עמוק.En: Thanks to the gentle words of Eitan, the connection was profound.He: היא הבינה שהיא חלק מסיפור ארוך ששורשיו בארץ וברוח הקהילה הישראלית.En: She realized she was part of a long story rooted in the land and the spirit of the Israeli community.He: שירה נפתחה למשהו חדש.En: Shira opened up to something new.He: לא רק השקט מצא אותה אלא גם השייכות.En: Not only did peace find her, but also belonging.He: היא חזרה לעצמה, למשמעות חיים ברורה יותר.En: She returned to herself, to a clearer meaning of life.He: עם סיום המדיטציה, היא חייכה.En: As the meditation ended, she smiled.He: הייתה בה תחושת הודיה.En: There was a sense of gratitude in her.He: איתן ראה זאת בעיניה והרגיש בשלוות הנפש שחיפש כה רבות.En: Eitan saw it in her eyes and felt the peace of mind he had sought for so long.He: כאשר חזרה שירה לתל אביב, השינוי בה היה ניכר.En: When Shira returned to Tel Aviv, the change in her was noticeable.He: היא הרגישה מחוברת יותר לזהותה ולארץ שלה.En: She felt more connected to her identity and her land.He: גם איתן הרגיש את השינוי.En: Eitan also felt the change.He: הוא הבין שהנתיב שבחר נכון ומשמעותי.En: He understood that the path he chose was right and meaningful.He: העבודה שלו, גם כאשר לא ברורה תמיד, היא הזרע לשינוי שכולנו רוצים לראות.En: His work, even when not always clear, is the seed for the change we all wish to see.He: באותו יום חגה בפנים ועל הרמה, רוח חדשה הייתה באוויר.En: On that day, within and above the plateau, a new spirit filled the air. Vocabulary Words:blooming: פריחתguide: מדריךafar: מרחוקmodest: צנועcalm: רגועmovement: תנועהtranquility: שלווהwholeheartedly: בלב שלםinstructed: הדריךskeptical: ספקניתbreath: נשימהbackground: רקעecho: להישמעconnection: החיבורlandscape: נוףsoul: נשמהgentle: רכותprofound: עמוקbelonging: שייכותgratitude: הודיהnoticeable: ניכרidentity: זהותseed: זרעspirit: רוחabsorb: לקלוטflow: לזרוםplateau: רמהheartbeat: פעימות הלבclearer: ברורה יותרcalmly: ברוגעBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Tulip Triumph: A Blooming Success in Cooperation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-04-22-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Op een zonnige lenteochtend in Nederland, wanneer de geur van tulpen de lucht vult, stonden Sander en Iris aan de rand van de Keukenhof.En: On a sunny spring morning in Nederland, when the scent of tulips filled the air, Sander and Iris stood at the edge of the Keukenhof.Nl: Het was een spectaculaire dag, de velden vol met kleurige tulpen die als een tapijt van regenboogkleurige pracht uitstrekten.En: It was a spectacular day, the fields full of colorful tulips stretching out like a carpet of rainbow-hued splendor.Nl: Het was bijna Koningsdag, en de drukte groeide.En: It was almost Koningsdag, and the crowd was growing.Nl: Sander wist dat dit zijn kans was.En: Sander knew this was his chance.Nl: Zijn kleine bloemenwinkel had een wonder nodig, en dat wonder zou beginnen hier, tussen de tulpen.En: His small flower shop needed a miracle, and that miracle would start here, among the tulips.Nl: Sander keek naar Iris, zijn ogen vol hoop.En: Sander looked at Iris, his eyes full of hope.Nl: "Als we die zeldzame tulpen kunnen vinden," zei hij zachtjes. "Kunnen we iets speciaals maken, iets wat iedereen onthoudt."En: "If we can find those rare tulips," he said softly, "we can create something special, something everyone will remember."Nl: Iris knikte.En: Iris nodded.Nl: Ze begreep zijn vastberadenheid, maar herinnerde hem eraan dat hun budget beperkt was.En: She understood his determination but reminded him that their budget was limited.Nl: "We moeten voorzichtig zijn met wat we hebben," waarschuwde ze.En: "We have to be careful with what we have," she warned.Nl: Niet ver van daar stond Matthijs, een ervaren tulpenkweker.En: Not far from there stood Matthijs, an experienced tulip grower.Nl: Hij was bekend om zijn kennis van een zeer zeldzame tulpenvariëteit die bijna niemand meer kweekt.En: He was known for his knowledge of a very rare tulip variety that almost no one cultivates anymore.Nl: Sander en Iris gingen de uitdaging aan om Matthijs te benaderen.En: Sander and Iris took on the challenge of approaching Matthijs.Nl: Sander wist dat hij iets bijzonders moest doen om Matthijs te overtuigen.En: Sander knew he had to do something special to convince Matthijs.Nl: "Ik maak geen tulpen zomaar voor iedereen beschikbaar," zei Matthijs wanneer Sander naar de zeldzame bollen vroeg.En: "I don't just make tulips available for everyone," said Matthijs when Sander asked about the rare bulbs.Nl: Zijn blik was streng, hoewel vriendelijk.En: His gaze was stern, yet kind.Nl: Sander voelde de spanning, maar hij had een plan.En: Sander felt the tension, but he had a plan.Nl: In plaats van verder te vragen naar de prijs, besloot hij zijn passie te delen.En: Instead of further asking about the price, he decided to share his passion.Nl: "Ik wil meer dan alleen bloemen verkopen," begon Sander.En: "I want to do more than just sell flowers," Sander began.Nl: "Ik wil mensen inspireren met de schoonheid van tulpen, net zoals u dat doet.En: "I want to inspire people with the beauty of tulips, just like you do.Nl: Samen kunnen we iets creëren dat verhalen vertelt."En: Together, we can create something that tells stories."Nl: Matthijs luisterde aandachtig.En: Matthijs listened attentively.Nl: Hij zag iets in Sander, een oprechte liefde voor bloemen en kunst.En: He saw something in Sander, a genuine love for flowers and art.Nl: Het bracht hem aan het denken.En: It made him think.Nl: "Ik heb een voorstel," zei Matthijs na een korte stilte.En: "I have a proposal," said Matthijs after a brief silence.Nl: "Ik kan je de bollen geven, niet tegen geld, maar op voorwaarde dat we samenwerken aan nieuwe projecten.En: "I can give you the bulbs, not for money, but on the condition that we collaborate on new projects.Nl: We combineren onze krachten."En: We combine our strengths."Nl: Een gevoel van opluchting overmande Sander.En: A feeling of relief overwhelmed Sander.Nl: Hij kon zijn geluk niet op.En: He couldn't contain his happiness.Nl: Dit was meer dan hij durfde te dromen.En: This was more than he dared to dream.Nl: "Deal," zei Sander glimlachend, en de twee mannen gaven elkaar een ferme handdruk.En: "Deal," said Sander with a smile, and the two men shook hands firmly.Nl: De weken daarna werkte Sander hard.En: In the weeks that followed, Sander worked hard.Nl: Met de zeldzame tulpenbollen creëerde hij een adembenemende tentoonstelling die elke bezoeker tijdens Koningsdag versteld deed staan.En: With the rare tulip bulbs, he created a breathtaking display that astonished every visitor during Koningsdag.Nl: Zijn winkel kwam in de schijnwerpers, nieuwe klanten vonden hun weg en de toekomst van zijn bloemist was veiliggesteld.En: His shop was in the spotlight, new customers found their way, and the future of his florist shop was secured.Nl: Sander had meer geleerd dan alleen zakelijk succes.En: Sander had learned more than just business success.Nl: Hij had geleerd dat samenwerken en eerlijkheid deuren konden openen die met geld gesloten bleven.En: He had learned that collaboration and honesty could open doors that remained closed with money.Nl: Hij had ontdekt dat ware passie altijd zijn weg vond naar het hart van degenen die liefhebben wat zij doen.En: He had discovered that true passion always finds its way to the heart of those who love what they do.Nl: De Keukenhof was nog steeds vol tulpen, stralend in de ochtendzon, maar in het hart van Sander bloeide iets nog veel kostbaarder.En: The Keukenhof was still full of tulips, shining in the morning sun, but in Sander's heart, something even more precious was blooming. Vocabulary Words:edge: randspectacular: spectaculairecarpet: tapijtsplendor: prachtcrowd: druktemiracle: wonderrare: zeldzamedetermination: vastberadenheidlimited: beperktcultivates: kweektchallenge: uitdagingapproaching: benaderenconvince: overtuigenstern: strengattentively: aandachtigproposal: voorstelcollaborate: samenwerkenrelief: opluchtingastonished: versteldspotlight: schijnwerperssecured: veiliggesteldhonesty: eerlijkheiddiscovered: ontdektgenuine: oprechtebreathtaking: adembenemendoverwhelmed: overmandeconditions: voorwaardenstrengths: krachtencontain: bevattenblooming: bloeide

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Discovering Norway: A Tale of Heritage and Heartfelt Gifts Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-04-21-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Våren hadde nettopp begynt å male landskapet i myke nyanser av grønt og blomster.En: The spring had just begun to paint the landscape in soft shades of green and flowers.No: Solen kastet sitt milde lys over den gamle stavkirken som lå blant de bølgende åsene.En: The sun cast its gentle light over the old stavkirke that lay among the rolling hills.No: Stavkirken reiste seg stolt med sine detaljerte utskjæringer og dragelignende møner som virket levende under den klare himmelen.En: The stavkirke stood proudly with its intricate carvings and dragon-like gables that seemed alive under the clear sky.No: Rundt kirken hadde lokale selgere satt opp små boder fylt med håndlagde skatter.En: Around the church, local vendors had set up small stalls filled with handmade treasures.No: Sindre, en ettertenksom mann, gikk med bestemte skritt mot suvenirbodene.En: Sindre, a thoughtful man, walked with determined steps toward the souvenir stalls.No: Han var på jakt etter noe spesielt til sin mor.En: He was searching for something special for his mother.No: Hun elsket norsk kunst og historie.En: She loved Norwegian art and history.No: Men da han nådde de første bodene, følte han seg overveldet.En: But as he reached the first stalls, he felt overwhelmed.No: Det var så mye å velge mellom, og han ønsket ikke å ende opp med noe for generisk eller turistpreget.En: There was so much to choose from, and he didn't want to end up with something too generic or touristy.No: Ved en av bodene sto Ingrid, en sprudlende selger med en oppslukende lidenskap for norsk historie.En: At one of the stalls stood Ingrid, a bubbly vendor with an engrossing passion for Norwegian history.No: "Velkommen!En: "Welcome!No: Ser du etter noe spesielt?En: Are you looking for something special?"No: " spurte hun med et vennlig smil.En: she asked with a friendly smile.No: Sindre nølte litt, før han forklarte hvorfor han var der.En: Sindre hesitated a bit before explaining why he was there.No: Ingrid nikket forståelsesfullt.En: Ingrid nodded understandingly.No: "La meg vise deg noen av mine favoritter," sa hun entusiastisk.En: "Let me show you some of my favorites," she said enthusiastically.No: De stoppet foran et lite trestativ der små, forseggjorte figurer var stilt ut.En: They stopped in front of a small wooden stand where small, elaborate figures were displayed.No: Sindre lot blikket glir over dem til han stanset ved en figur som fanget oppmerksomheten hans.En: Sindre let his gaze wander over them until he stopped at a figure that caught his attention.No: Det var en liten drage, utskåret med stor detaljerikdom, som minnet om de gamle mønene på stavkirken.En: It was a small dragon, intricately carved, reminiscent of the old gables on the stavkirke.No: "Den der er noe spesielt," sa Ingrid, mens hun plukket opp figuren forsiktig.En: "That one is something special," said Ingrid, as she picked up the figure carefully.No: "Den er skåret ut av en lokal kunstner.En: "It's carved by a local artist.No: Han lager hver figur for hånd, og hver har sin egen historie.En: He makes each figure by hand, and each has its own story."No: "Sindre kunne kjenne hvordan roen senket seg over ham.En: Sindre could feel a sense of calm wash over him.No: Dette, skjønte han, var det perfekte suvenir.En: This, he realized, was the perfect souvenir.No: Med denne gaven ville han ikke bare dele norsk håndverk med moren, men også norsk historie og sjel.En: With this gift, he would not only share Norwegian craftsmanship with his mother but also Norwegian history and spirit.No: Han lyttet til Ingrid fortelle historier om hvordan dragene skulle avverge onde ånder og beskytte kirken.En: He listened to Ingrid tell stories about how the dragons were meant to ward off evil spirits and protect the church.No: Hvert ord knyttet ham nærmere til landet og kulturen han ville bære med seg hjem.En: Each word drew him closer to the country and culture he wanted to carry with him back home.No: Etter å ha betalt for figuren, vendte Sindre seg mot stavkirken én gang til.En: After paying for the figure, Sindre turned toward the stavkirke once more.No: Han følte seg beriket av opplevelsen.En: He felt enriched by the experience.No: Ikke bare hadde han funnet en gave, men han hadde også oppdaget en dypere forbindelse til sin egen arv.En: Not only had he found a gift, but he had also discovered a deeper connection to his own heritage.No: Med hjertet fylt av takknemlighet vinket Sindre til Ingrid og begynte sin reise hjemover, trygg i vissheten om at han fant det perfekte symbol på norsk tradisjon til sin mor.En: With a heart filled with gratitude, Sindre waved to Ingrid and began his journey home, confident that he had found the perfect symbol of Norwegian tradition for his mother.No: Dette var mer enn en suvenir.En: This was more than a souvenir.No: Det var en bro mellom fortid og nåtid, mellom Norge og hans egen familie.En: It was a bridge between past and present, between Norge and his own family. Vocabulary Words:begun: begyntlandscape: landskapgentle: mildecarvings: utskjæringergables: mønervendors: selgeretreasures: skatterthoughtful: ettertenksomdetermined: bestemteoverwhelmed: overveldetbubbly: sprudlendeengrossing: oppslukendehesitated: nølteelaborate: forseggjortereminiscent: minnetcarefully: forsiktigcrafted: skåretcalm: roenward off: avvergeevil spirits: onde ånderenriched: beriketheritage: arvgratitude: takknemlighetbridge: bropresent: nåtidsculpted: skåret utdetailing: detaljerikdomfavorite: favorittstalls: boderpassion: lidenskap

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Unplanned Magic: Giuliana's Dance with the Seagull Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-04-19-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: La spiaggia di Positano brillava sotto il sole primaverile.En: The beach in Positano sparkled under the spring sun.It: Le acque azzurre si infrangevano dolcemente sulla riva, creando una melodia naturale.En: The blue waters gently crashed onto the shore, creating a natural melody.It: L'aria era piena del profumo del mare mischiato al delizioso aroma delle pastiere pasquali vendute nei chioschetti sul lungomare.En: The air was filled with the scent of the sea mixed with the delicious aroma of pastiere pasquali sold at the kiosks along the promenade.It: Giuliana, una vivace giovane del luogo, si preparava per la sua esibizione.En: Giuliana, a lively local young woman, was getting ready for her performance.It: Indossava un vestito bianco con stampe floreali, tipico della Costiera Amalfitana.En: She wore a white dress with floral prints, typical of the Costiera Amalfitana.It: I suoi capelli neri ondeggiavano al vento mentre si allungava sulla sabbia.En: Her black hair waved in the wind as she stretched out on the sand.It: "Oggi," pensava tra sé, "farò una performance indimenticabile!"En: "Today," she thought to herself, "I will give an unforgettable performance!"It: Mario e Luca, amici di Giuliana, osservavano da vicino, seduti su una grande coperta colorata con un cesto di frittata di pasta tra di loro, un classico picnic italiano.En: Mario and Luca, friends of Giuliana, watched closely, sitting on a large colorful blanket with a basket of frittata di pasta between them, a classic Italian picnic.It: I turisti stavano pranzando sotto colorati ombrelloni, scattando foto delle magnifiche scogliere.En: Tourists were having lunch under colorful umbrellas, taking photos of the magnificent cliffs.It: Giuliana cominciò a ballare.En: Giuliana began to dance.It: I suoi piedi si muovevano agili sulla sabbia, mentre le sue braccia disegnavano forme eleganti nell'aria.En: Her feet moved nimbly on the sand, while her arms created elegant shapes in the air.It: Un gruppo di turisti, incuriositi, si fermò a guardare e alcuni iniziarono a registrare.En: A group of tourists, intrigued, stopped to watch, and some began to record.It: All'improvviso, un gabbiano apparve nel cielo cristallino.En: Suddenly, a seagull appeared in the clear sky.It: Fece diversi giri sopra Giuliana, poi si tuffò verso di lei.En: It made several circles above Giuliana, then dove towards her.It: La folla trasalì, pensando fosse una parte del ballo.En: The crowd gasped, thinking it was part of the dance.It: Ma non era pianificato.En: But it wasn't planned.It: Giuliana non si arrese.En: Giuliana didn't give up.It: Invece, abbracciò l'imprevisto con un sorriso.En: Instead, she embraced the unexpected with a smile.It: "Benvenuto nel mio spettacolo," disse al gabbiano, continuando a danzare.En: "Welcome to my show," she said to the seagull, continuing to dance.It: Iniziò a usare i suoi movimenti per seguire i voli del gabbiano, integrandolo nel suo numero.En: She began using her movements to follow the gull's flights, integrating it into her number.It: Nel momento culminante della danza, Giuliana fece un salto spettacolare, al quale il gabbiano rispose atterrando sulla sua testa.En: At the climax of the dance, Giuliana made a spectacular leap, to which the seagull responded by landing on her head.It: Il pubblico esplose in una risata gioiosa.En: The audience erupted in joyful laughter.It: Mario e Luca applaudirono forte, spronando anche gli altri a fare lo stesso.En: Mario and Luca applauded loudly, encouraging others to do the same.It: Giuliana si voltò verso la folla, con il gabbiano ancora appollaiato, ed esclamo: "Grazie a tutti!"En: Giuliana turned to the crowd, with the seagull still perched, and exclaimed, "Thank you all!"It: Fece un inchino, ridendo di cuore.En: She took a bow, laughing heartily.It: Quella giornata divenne memorabile per tutti.En: That day became memorable for everyone.It: Non solo per la performance, ma per l'incredibile improvvisazione.En: Not just for the performance, but for the incredible improvisation.It: Giuliana capì che l'imprevisto può creare magia, e che l'impatto più grande viene dall'essere sé stessi, genuinamente, di fronte agli altri.En: Giuliana realized that the unexpected can create magic, and that the greatest impact comes from being oneself, genuinely, in front of others.It: In fondo, Pensò Giuliana, "A volte, il vero spettacolo è quello che non hai programmato."En: After all, thought Giuliana, "Sometimes, the real show is the one you didn't plan."It: Con il cuore pieno di gioia e il mare come sfondo, la giornata di Pasqua continuò, con risate e nuove amicizie nate sulle rive della splendida Costiera Amalfitana.En: With her heart full of joy and the sea as a backdrop, Easter Day continued, with laughter and new friendships born on the shores of the splendid Costiera Amalfitana. Vocabulary Words:the beach: la spiaggiathe shore: la rivasparkled: brillavagently: dolcementescent: profumomixed: mischiatokiosks: chioschettithe promenade: il lungomarelively: vivaceperformance: esibizionetypical: tipicoto stretch: allungarsithought: pensavaunforgettable: indimenticabilecolorful: coloratabasket: cestonimble: agilielegant: elegantithe crowd: la follato gasp: trasalireunexpected: imprevistosmile: sorrisodance: danzamovements: movimentileap: saltospectacular: spettacolareto land: atterrarejoyful: gioiosoaudience: pubblicoimprovisation: improvvisazione

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: New Beginnings at Széchenyi Gyógyfürdő: A Tech Mix-Up Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-04-18-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A Széchenyi Gyógyfürdőben a tavaszi nap megvilágította a hatalmas medencét, amelyet körülöleltek a neobarokk stílusú épületek.En: At the Széchenyi Gyógyfürdő, the spring sun illuminated the vast pool, which was surrounded by neobaroque-style buildings.Hu: A vízből felszálló gőzben Gábor nyugalmat keresett.En: In the steam rising from the water, Gábor sought calmness.Hu: Új, okos fürdőruhájában boldog volt, hogy végre kikapcsolódhat, miközben a ruha figyelte az egészségi állapotát.En: In his new smart swimsuit, he was happy to finally relax while the suit monitored his health status.Hu: Nem messze tőle Eszter ült a víz szélén, izgulva várt az okos fürdőruhája teljesítményére.En: Not far from him, Eszter sat at the water's edge, anxiously waiting for her smart swimsuit to perform.Hu: A fürdőruha érzékelte az érzelmi ingadozásait, és aszerint igazította a hőmérsékletet.En: The swimsuit sensed her emotional fluctuations and adjusted the temperature accordingly.Hu: A fürdő öltözőjében azonban valami balul sült el.En: However, something went wrong in the changing room of the bath.Hu: Mindkettőjük ruháját összecserélték, és hamarosan furcsa dolgok kezdtek történni.En: Both of their suits were swapped, and soon strange things started to happen.Hu: Gábor fürdőruhája hirtelen forrósodni kezdett, majd lehűlt, mintha küzdene valamiféle dilemmával.En: Gábor's swimsuit suddenly began to heat up and then cool down, as if struggling with some kind of dilemma.Hu: Eszter pedig hallotta, ahogy a ruha riasztást ad ki, figyelmeztetve őt nem létező egészségi problémákra.En: Meanwhile, Eszter heard the suit issue an alarm, warning her of non-existent health issues.Hu: Gábor zavartan körülnézett, és úgy döntött, megkeresi azt a valakit, akinél ezek a furcsa zavarok jelentkezhetnek.En: Gábor looked around confusedly and decided to find someone who might be experiencing these odd disturbances.Hu: Közben Eszter is odalépett, hogy megtalálja a felelőst a váratlan riasztásokért.En: Meanwhile, Eszter also stepped forward to find the person responsible for the unexpected alarms.Hu: A medence közepén találkoztak.En: They met in the middle of the pool.Hu: Gábor fürdőruhája hirtelen kivetítette Eszter prezentációját, amit az értekezlethez készült készíteni.En: Gábor's swimsuit suddenly projected Eszter's presentation that she had prepared for the meeting.Hu: Mindketten nevettek a helyzeten, ahogy a körülöttük lévők furcsán pislogtak.En: Both laughed at the situation as those around them blinked strangely.Hu: Gábor és Eszter csendben visszacserélték a fürdőruhákat, mindketten jól szórakoztak.En: Gábor and Eszter quietly exchanged their swimsuits back, both having enjoyed the experience.Hu: Észrevették, hogy talán együtt több mindent megvalósíthatnának.En: They realized that perhaps together they could achieve more.Hu: Gábor, aki általában szerette volna mindent technikára bízni, rájött, hogy jó néha spontán lenni.En: Gábor, who generally loved to rely on technology for everything, realized that it was good to be spontaneous sometimes.Hu: Esztert pedig inspirálta Gábor ötletgazdagsága, és úgy döntött, bízik magában.En: Eszter was inspired by Gábor's creativity and decided to trust herself.Hu: A fürdő napfényes udvarában, a vízszökellések zajában új barátság és együttműködés született.En: In the sunny courtyard of the bath, amidst the sound of water jets, a new friendship and collaboration were born.Hu: Végül elhatározták, hogy megpróbálják közös projektként ötvözni a technológiáikat, hogy még jobb fürdőruhákat fejlesszenek ki.En: They ultimately decided to attempt combining their technologies in a joint project to develop even better swimsuits.Hu: Egy tavaszi nap a Széchenyi Gyógyfürdőben így lett az új kezdetek és a váratlan lehetőségek napja.En: A spring day at the Széchenyi Gyógyfürdő thus became a day of new beginnings and unexpected opportunities. Vocabulary Words:illuminated: megvilágítottavast: hatalmassurrounded: körülölelteksought: keresettcalmness: nyugalmatanxiously: izgulvafluctuations: ingadozásaitadjusted: igazítottaswapped: összecseréltékexistence: létezőwarned: figyelmeztetvenon-existent: nem létezőconfusedly: zavartandisturbances: zavarokresponsible: felelőstunexpected: váratlanprojected: kivetítettespontaneous: spontáncreativity: ötletgazdagságaamidst: közepénjets: szökellésekfriendship: barátságcollaboration: együttműködéscombining: ötvöznitechnologies: technológiáikatdevelop: fejlesszenekopportunities: lehetőségekdilemma: dilemmávalalarm: riasztástpresentation: prezentációját

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Serendipity in Firenze: An Artist & Healer's Unlikely Bond Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-04-17-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: La stazione ferroviaria di Firenze era colma di viaggiatori.En: The stazione ferroviaria in Firenze was packed with travelers.It: L'aria di primavera portava con sé un fresco profumo di fiori appena sbocciati, mentre il caffè delle caffetterie vicine riempiva l'aria con il suo aroma invitante.En: The spring air carried a fresh scent of newly blossomed flowers, while the coffee from the nearby caffetterie filled the air with its inviting aroma.It: Alessia stava seduta su una panchina, affaticata dopo un lungo turno notturno in ospedale.En: Alessia sat on a bench, tired after a long night shift at the hospital.It: Aveva un libro tra le mani, ma faticava a concentrarsi.En: She held a book in her hands but struggled to concentrate.It: Voleva solo arrivare a casa per Pasqua, godendosi un po' di tranquillità in famiglia.En: She just wanted to get home for Easter and enjoy some peace with her family.It: Non lontano da lei, Luca si aggirava, cercando di controllare l'ansia per il recente vernissage della sua mostra.En: Not far from her, Luca wandered around, trying to manage the anxiety from the recent vernissage of his exhibition.It: Lo sketchbook che portava sottobraccio era il suo miglior amico e rifugio.En: The sketchbook he carried under his arm was his best friend and refuge.It: Cercava distrazioni, qualcosa per allontanare i pensieri sul suo lavoro.En: He was looking for distractions, something to push aside thoughts about his work.It: Il tabellone degli orari lampeggiò: il treno era in ritardo.En: The timetable board flashed: the train was delayed.It: Una voce metallica annunciò l'indefinito rinvio della partenza.En: A metallic voice announced the indefinite postponement of the departure.It: Alessia sospirò, cercando di reprimere la frustrazione.En: Alessia sighed, trying to suppress her frustration.It: Accanto alla panchina, una giovane studentessa universitaria, Giorgia, guardava il suo telefono, anch'essa in attesa.En: Next to the bench, a young university student, Giorgia, looked at her phone, also waiting.It: Luca si fermò vicino alla panchina, sfogliando il suo blocco da disegno.En: Luca stopped near the bench, leafing through his sketchbook.It: Alessia lanciò uno sguardo distratto, incuriosita dalle immagini.En: Alessia cast a distracted glance, intrigued by the images.It: Non poteva fare a meno di notare la delicatezza dei tratti, la passione in quei disegni.En: She couldn't help but notice the delicacy of the strokes, the passion in those drawings.It: "Ti piacciono?"En: "Do you like them?"It: domandò Luca, cogliendo lo sguardo di Alessia.En: asked Luca, catching Alessia's glance.It: "Sì, sono molto belli," rispose Alessia, chiudendo il libro.En: "Yes, they are very beautiful," Alessia replied, closing the book.It: Il suo scopo di evitargli la conversazione si dissipava lentamente.En: Her goal of avoiding conversation slowly faded.It: "Sei un artista?"En: "Are you an artist?"It: "Sì, o almeno ci provo.En: "Yes, or at least I try to be.It: Ho avuto una mostra, sai."En: I had an exhibition, you know."It: "La tua arte è interessante," disse Alessia con un sorriso.En: "Your art is interesting," said Alessia with a smile.It: Parlare con lui non sembrava affatto male.En: Talking to him didn't seem bad at all.It: I minuti passavano e il dialogo tra i due divenne più vivo.En: The minutes passed, and the dialogue between the two became more lively.It: Parlarono di arte, di lavoro, di viaggi, mentre il ritardo sembrava meno opprimente.En: They talked about art, work, travel, as the delay seemed less oppressive.It: Giorgia sorrise nel vedere come la conversazione tra i due si sviluppava, felice per loro.En: Giorgia smiled, observing how the conversation between the two developed, happy for them.It: Improvvisamente, l'annuncio che nessuno si aspettava: il treno sarebbe arrivato prima del previsto.En: Suddenly, the announcement that no one expected: the train would arrive earlier than anticipated.It: Il tempo concesso ad Alessia e Luca per conoscersi era quasi esaurito.En: The time that Alessia and Luca had to get to know each other was almost over.It: "Mi piacerebbe continuare a parlare, ma sembra che sia il momento di partire," disse Alessia con una punta di dispiacere.En: "I'd like to keep talking, but it seems it's time to leave," said Alessia with a hint of regret.It: "Sì, è così," concordò Luca, ma con una nota di speranza.En: "Yes, it is," agreed Luca, but with a note of hope.It: "Magari possiamo rimanere in contatto?"En: "Maybe we can keep in touch?"It: Si scambiarono i numeri, promettendo di rivedersi dopo le festività pasquali.En: They exchanged numbers, promising to meet again after the Easter holidays.It: Giorgia li salutò con un gesto mentre salivano sul treno, augurando loro buona fortuna.En: Giorgia waved them goodbye as they boarded the train, wishing them good luck.It: Mentre il treno lasciava la stazione, Alessia si sentiva più aperta verso il mondo, consapevole dei vantaggi di nuovi incontri.En: As the train left the station, Alessia felt more open to the world, aware of the benefits of new encounters.It: Luca si sedette, il cuore un po' più leggero, la fiducia nel suo lavoro e, soprattutto, in sé stesso cresciuta grazie all'incontro con Alessia.En: Luca sat down, his heart a bit lighter, his confidence in his work and, most importantly, in himself grown thanks to meeting Alessia. Vocabulary Words:the station: la stazionethe travelers: i viaggiatorithe bench: la panchinathe night shift: il turno notturnoto concentrate: concentrarsithe anxiety: l'ansiathe exhibition: la mostrathe sketchbook: il blocco da disegnothe delay: il ritardothe timetable board: il tabellone degli orarithe departure: la partenzathe frustration: la frustrazionethe university student: la studentessa universitariato suppress: reprimerethe metallic voice: la voce metallicato leaf through: sfogliarethe glance: lo sguardothe strokes: i trattito catch: coglierethe goal: lo scopoto avoid: evitarethe dialogue: il dialogothe art: l'arteto develop: svilupparsithe hope: la speranzato exchange: scambiarethe heart: il cuorethe confidence: la fiduciato grow: crescerethe benefits: i vantaggi