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Fluent Fiction - Dutch: When Imperfection Wins: A Last-Minute New Year's Rescue Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-01-01-08-38-19-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De klok tikte onverbiddelijk in het postkantoor waar Bram en Sanne stonden.En: The clock ticked inexorably in the post office where Bram and Sanne stood.Nl: Het was een koude winterdag, en buiten bedekte een dunne sneeuwlaag de stoepen.En: It was a cold winter day, and outside, a thin layer of snow covered the sidewalks.Nl: Binnen was het druk; mensen haastten zich om hun laatste feestelijke inkopen te doen.En: Inside, it was busy; people hurried to do their last festive shopping.Nl: Tussen de geur van dennennaalden en de vrolijke restjes van kerstversiering, stond Bram met een bezorgde blik.En: Amidst the scent of pine needles and the cheerful remnants of Christmas decorations, Bram stood with a worried look.Nl: "Bram, hoe kan je nou vergeten zijn om Nieuwjaarskaarten te kopen?"En: "Bram, how could you forget to buy New Year's cards?"Nl: vroeg Sanne terwijl ze met haar hand tegen zijn arm tikte.En: asked Sanne, tapping her hand against his arm.Nl: Ze was altijd de georganiseerde van de twee, en hoewel ze wist dat Bram wel vaker belangrijke dingen vergat, probeerde ze hem te helpen.En: She was always the organized one of the two, and although she knew Bram often forgot important things, she tried to help him.Nl: Bram haalde zijn schouders op.En: Bram shrugged.Nl: "Ik weet het niet, Sanne.En: "I don't know, Sanne.Nl: Alles ging zo snel dit jaar."En: Everything went so fast this year."Nl: Sanne zuchtte en trok hem mee naar het rek met kaarten.En: Sanne sighed and pulled him over to the card rack.Nl: "Kijk, we hebben niet veel tijd.En: "Look, we don't have much time.Nl: Over een kwartiertje sluiten ze de kassa."En: The register closes in fifteen minutes."Nl: Het rek was bijna leeg.En: The rack was almost empty.Nl: De meeste kaarten waren al uitverkocht, en de opties die overbleven waren niet bepaald Bram's stijl.En: Most of the cards were already sold out, and the remaining options weren't exactly Bram's style.Nl: Hij hield van kaarten met een persoonlijke touch, maar nu leek dat onmogelijk.En: He liked cards with a personal touch, but now that seemed impossible.Nl: Terwijl hij door de kaarten bladerde, voelde hij de druk van de klok.En: As he flipped through the cards, he felt the pressure of the clock.Nl: "Wat dacht je van deze?"En: "What about this one?"Nl: vroeg Sanne, wijzend op een kaart met een simpele tekst: "Gelukkig Nieuwjaar!"En: Sanne asked, pointing to a card with a simple text: "Happy New Year!"Nl: Bram trok een gezicht.En: Bram made a face.Nl: "Ze zijn wel heel simpel," klaagde hij.En: "They're so simple," he complained.Nl: "Maar het is nu of nooit," zei Sanne vastberaden.En: "But it's now or never," Sanne said determinedly.Nl: "Kies gewoon iets!En: "Just choose something!Nl: Soms is het beter om niet perfect te zijn."En: Sometimes it's better not to be perfect."Nl: Bram knikte uiteindelijk en pakte een stapel van de overgebleven kaarten.En: Bram eventually nodded and grabbed a stack of the remaining cards.Nl: "Oké, je hebt gelijk.En: "Okay, you're right.Nl: Laten we gewoon gaan."En: Let's just go."Nl: Met nog maar een paar minuten over tot sluitingstijd, haastten ze zich naar de kassa.En: With only a few minutes left until closing time, they rushed to the register.Nl: De kassier begon al op te ruimen, maar glimlachte vriendelijk toen Bram de kaarten neerlegde.En: The cashier was already tidying up but smiled kindly when Bram placed the cards down.Nl: Hij rekende snel af, opgelucht dat hij het op tijd had gered.En: He quickly paid, relieved that he had made it in time.Nl: Toen ze naar buiten stapten en de koude wind hen begroette, voelde Bram zich opgelucht.En: As they stepped outside and the cold wind greeted them, Bram felt relieved.Nl: "Bedankt, Sanne.En: "Thanks, Sanne.Nl: Dankzij jou heb ik tenminste kaarten," zei hij, zijn adem zichtbaar in de frisse lucht.En: Thanks to you, I at least have cards," he said, his breath visible in the fresh air.Nl: Sanne glimlachte.En: Sanne smiled.Nl: "Volgend jaar koop je ze gewoon een week eerder, oké?"En: "Next year, just buy them a week earlier, okay?"Nl: Bram lachte en knikte.En: Bram laughed and nodded.Nl: "Dat beloof ik."En: "I promise."Nl: Bij thuiskomst ging Bram meteen aan de slag om persoonlijke boodschappen op de kaarten te schrijven.En: Once home, Bram immediately got to work on writing personal messages in the cards.Nl: Het was niet perfect, maar het was genoeg.En: It wasn't perfect, but it was enough.Nl: Dit jaar had hij geleerd dat soms snel handelen belangrijker is dan eindeloos twijfelen.En: This year, he had learned that sometimes acting quickly is more important than endless pondering.Nl: En zo begon het nieuwe jaar voor Bram, met de wetenschap dat niet alles perfect hoeft te zijn om toch goed te zijn.En: And so the new year began for Bram, with the knowledge that not everything has to be perfect to be good. Vocabulary Words:inexorably: onverbiddelijkstood: stondenbusy: drukhurried: haasttenfestive: feestelijkeshopping: inkopenscent: geurpine needles: dennennaaldencheerful: vrolijkeremnants: restjesdecorations: kerstversieringworried: bezorgdeorganizational: georganiseerdeshrugged: haalde zijn schouders opsighed: zuchtteregister: kassaclosing time: sluitingstijdflip through: bladerenpressure: drukdeterminedly: vastberadenchoose: kiezenperfect: perfecttidying up: op te ruimenrelieved: opgeluchtgreeted: begroetteknowledge: kennispondering: twijfelenlearned: geleerdacting: handelen

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Mysterious Signals: The New Year Adventure That Saved a Satellite Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-12-31-08-38-20-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De ijzige wind floot door de verlaten gebouwen.En: The icy wind whistled through the abandoned buildings.Nl: Joost trok zijn dikke jas dichter om zich heen.En: Joost pulled his thick coat closer around himself.Nl: Hij stond met Femke aan de rand van de vervallen marinebasis bij Den Helder.En: He stood with Femke at the edge of the dilapidated naval base near Den Helder.Nl: Voor hen rees de oude radiotoren op tegen de grijze winterlucht, gehuld in een dunne laag sneeuw.En: Before them, the old radio tower rose against the gray winter sky, shrouded in a thin layer of snow.Nl: De basis was verlaten, mysterieus, en precies wat Joost intrigeerde.En: The base was deserted, mysterious, and exactly what intrigued Joost.Nl: "Waarom luister ik toch altijd naar jou?"En: "Why do I always listen to you?"Nl: mompelde Femke terwijl ze in de verte naar de toren keek.En: Femke muttered as she looked at the tower in the distance.Nl: Ze was niet zeker of ze hier wel mocht zijn, maar Joost had haar enthousiast over de mysterieuze signalen verteld.En: She wasn't sure if they were even allowed to be there, but Joost had excitedly told her about the mysterious signals.Nl: En Nieuwjaarsavond was de perfecte gelegenheid.En: And New Year's Eve was the perfect opportunity.Nl: "Kom op Femke, we hebben afgesproken dat we het gaan onderzoeken.En: "Come on Femke, we agreed to investigate it.Nl: De signalen zijn het sterkst vandaag," zei Joost.En: The signals are the strongest today," said Joost.Nl: Hij wilde meer dan wat dan ook de oorsprong van het signaal ontdekken.En: More than anything, he wanted to discover the origin of the signal.Nl: In gedachten zag hij zichzelf al als de held die een mysterie oploste waar niemand anders aan had gedacht.En: In his mind, he already saw himself as the hero who solved a mystery no one else had thought of.Nl: Ze liepen voorzichtig door de sneeuw, hun schoenen krakend op het bevroren gras.En: They walked carefully through the snow, their shoes crunching on the frozen grass.Nl: Het verlaten terrein gaf een vreemd gevoel van spanning, gecombineerd met een sprankje avontuur.En: The abandoned site gave a strange feeling of tension, combined with a hint of adventure.Nl: De gebouwen rondom hen waren verlaten, de muren vervallen en bedekt met graffiti.En: The buildings around them were deserted, the walls dilapidated and covered in graffiti.Nl: Maar in het midden stond de toren, nog steeds trots, ondanks de jaren van verwaarlozing.En: But in the middle stood the tower, still proud, despite the years of neglect.Nl: "Zeker weten dat je weet wat je doet?"En: "Are you sure you know what you're doing?"Nl: vroeg Femke terwijl ze haar muts over haar oren trok.En: asked Femke as she pulled her hat over her ears.Nl: Ze was hier om hem te helpen, maar dat betekende niet dat ze zich volledig op haar gemak voelde.En: She was there to help him, but that didn't mean she felt completely at ease.Nl: "Absoluut," antwoordde Joost en hij glimlachte.En: "Absolutely," replied Joost, smiling.Nl: "Met jouw telecomkennis gaan we dit signaal ontcijferen.En: "With your telecom knowledge, we're going to decipher this signal.Nl: En als we die satelliet kunnen vinden of helpen, stel je voor hoeveel we betekend kunnen hebben."En: And if we can find or assist the satellite, imagine how much we could matter."Nl: Eenmaal bij de toren haalden ze hun apparatuur tevoorschijn.En: Once at the tower, they took out their equipment.Nl: Joost begon onmiddellijk te zenden en ontvangen, met Femke naast hem die de instellingen bijstelde en zorgde dat alles goed werkte.En: Joost immediately began transmitting and receiving, with Femke next to him adjusting the settings and ensuring everything worked correctly.Nl: Het signaal klonk zwak, bijna alsof het fluisterde in de wind.En: The signal sounded weak, almost as if it were whispering in the wind.Nl: Plotseling, terwijl de klok middernacht naderde, verbeterde het signaal.En: Suddenly, as midnight approached, the signal improved.Nl: Het schalde nu duidelijk door hun koptelefoons.En: It now blared clearly through their headphones.Nl: "Dit lijkt op een SOS, Joost!"En: "This sounds like an SOS, Joost!"Nl: riep Femke schouderophalend.En: shouted Femke, shrugging.Nl: Samen werkten ze koortsachtig om de signalen te interpreteren.En: Together they worked feverishly to interpret the signals.Nl: Toen het hen eindelijk lukte, beseften ze dat het een noodsignaal van een oude satelliet was.En: When they finally succeeded, they realized it was a distress signal from an old satellite.Nl: Het was als een flessenpost uit de ruimte.En: It was like a message in a bottle from space.Nl: Een rapport over een vergeten machine die opnieuw om hulp riep.En: A report from a forgotten machine calling for help once more.Nl: Ze grepen naar hun mobiele telefoon en belden een nabijgelegen satellietcommunicatiecentrum.En: They grabbed their mobile phone and called a nearby satellite communication center.Nl: Na enkele nerveuze momenten hoorde Joost dat iemand hun oproep serieus nam.En: After a few nervous moments, Joost heard someone taking their call seriously.Nl: Het centrum beloofde onmiddellijk actie te ondernemen.En: The center promised immediate action.Nl: De satelliet, ooit verloren, zou gered worden.En: The satellite, once lost, would be saved.Nl: De nacht eindigde niet alleen met het geluid van vuurwerk in de verte maar ook met de voldoening van gedeelde prestatie.En: The night ended not only with the sound of fireworks in the distance but also with the satisfaction of shared achievement.Nl: Joost en Femke knikten naar elkaar.En: Joost and Femke nodded to each other.Nl: Hij realiseerde zich dat deze gezamenlijke overwinning hem meer voldoening gaf dan wanneer hij het alleen had gedaan.En: He realized that this joint victory gave him more satisfaction than if he had done it alone.Nl: Dankzij hun ontdekking werden ze populair in de radiowereld.En: Thanks to their discovery, they became popular in the radio world.Nl: Joost's honger naar avontuur was nog springlevend, maar nu met een nieuwe waardering voor teamwork.En: Joost's hunger for adventure was still alive, but now with a new appreciation for teamwork.Nl: En Femke?En: And Femke?Nl: Ze stapte het nieuwe jaar in met een vernieuwd vertrouwen, niet alleen in techniek, maar ook in zichzelf.En: She stepped into the new year with a renewed confidence, not just in technology, but also in herself. Vocabulary Words:icy: ijzigeabandoned: verlatendilapidated: vervallenwhistled: flootpulled: trokshrouded: gehulddeserted: verlatenintrigued: intrigeerdemuttered: mompeldeorigin: oorsprongcrunching: krakendfrozen: bevrorentension: spanningneglected: verwaarlozingadjusting: bijsteldedecipher: ontcijferendistress: noodnervous: nerveuzesatisfaction: voldoeningachievement: prestatierenewed: vernieuwdconfidence: vertrouwenexcitedly: enthousiastgrazing: schouderophalendfaintly: zwakwhispered: fluisterdeimproved: verbeterdeblared: schaldefeverishly: koortsachtiginterpret: interpreteren

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Mysteries and Midnight Rituals: Reviving Tradition in Barcelona Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-12-31-08-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El fred hivern tocava a la porta de Barcelona, però els carrers del Barri Gòtic lluïen més vius que mai amb llums de colors i decoracions per Cap d'Any.En: The cold winter was knocking at the door of Barcelona, but the streets of the Barri Gòtic were more alive than ever with colorful lights and New Year's decorations.Ca: Laia, Toni i Meritxell, amics des de sempre, es trobaven al bell mig d'aquell laberint, emocionats pel que l'any nou podia portar.En: Laia, Toni, and Meritxell, friends since forever, found themselves in the heart of that labyrinth, excited about what the new year could bring.Ca: Aquell matí, davant les portes dels seus respectius pisos, Laia va trobar un sobre misteriós.En: That morning, in front of their respective apartments, Laia found a mysterious envelope.Ca: Era de color marró, vell i ple de pols.En: It was brown, old, and dusty.Ca: Quan la va obrir, va veure un missatge escrit amb una cal·ligrafia antiga i poc clara.En: When she opened it, she saw a message written in old, unclear handwriting.Ca: Aviat va descobrir que Toni i Meritxell havien trobat sobres similars.En: She soon discovered that Toni and Meritxell had found similar envelopes.Ca: El missatge contenia unes línies críptiques que suggerien la seva presència al cor del Barri Gòtic.En: The message contained cryptic lines suggesting their presence in the heart of the Barri Gòtic.Ca: Laia, fascinada pel misteri, volia seguir les pistes.En: Laia, fascinated by the mystery, wanted to follow the clues.Ca: Toni, en canvi, era escèptic.En: Toni, however, was skeptical.Ca: "És una pèrdua de temps", deia, mentre Meritxell, amb la seva visió optimista, animava a seguir l'instint.En: "It's a waste of time," he said, while Meritxell, with her optimistic outlook, encouraged following the instinct.Ca: Després de debatre, van decidir seguir la intuïció de Laia, conduïts per paraules que indicaven una visita a una llibreria antiga.En: After debating, they decided to follow Laia's intuition, led by words indicating a visit to an old bookshop.Ca: Al creuar els carrers estrets, les pedres mullades pel recent plugim brillaven sota les llums, donant una aura màgica a la ciutat.En: As they crossed the narrow streets, the stones, wet from the recent drizzle, shone under the lights, giving a magical aura to the city.Ca: Un cop dins la llibreria, la pols i l'olor de llibres vells els van embolcallar.En: Once inside the bookstore, dust and the smell of old books enveloped them.Ca: Laia va trobar un diari amagat darrera una prestatgeria, oblidat per molts anys.En: Laia found a hidden diary behind a bookshelf, forgotten for many years.Ca: Explicava un ritual de la seva comunitat celebrat fa molt de temps, en un desig d'unir la gent al toc de les campanes de mitjanit del nou any.En: It described a ritual of their community celebrated long ago, with a wish to unite people at the stroke of midnight bells of the new year.Ca: A mesura que llegien, van entendre la intenció del missatge: no era una broma, sinó un acte per reviure una tradició perduda.En: As they read, they understood the intent of the message: it wasn't a joke, but an act to revive a lost tradition.Ca: Van córrer fins a la plaça on se celebrava la revetlla de Cap d'Any, i amb les campanes gairebé tocant, van explicar la troballa.En: They ran to the square where the New Year's Eve celebration was taking place, and with the bells about to ring, they explained the discovery.Ca: A mesura que parlaven, la gent del barri escoltava amb atenció.En: As they spoke, the people of the neighborhood listened attentively.Ca: Quan van acabar, un sentiment d'emoció i orgull va recórrer la multitud.En: When they finished, a feeling of excitement and pride spread through the crowd.Ca: Quan l'any nou va arribar, es van unir en una celebració plena d'alegria.En: When the new year arrived, they joined in a celebration full of joy.Ca: Laia va aprendre la bellesa de valorar diferents punts de vista, Toni va obrir-se a noves possibilitats, i Meritxell va descobrir la força de la creença combinada amb l'acció.En: Laia learned the beauty of valuing different viewpoints, Toni opened up to new possibilities, and Meritxell discovered the strength of belief combined with action.Ca: Junts, van reviure una tradició i, amb ella, van donar vida a una nova vigília.En: Together, they revived a tradition and, with it, gave life to a new vigil.Ca: Així, entre llums de colors i alegria, el Barri Gòtic celebrava, ple d'esperança per tot allò que encara havia de venir.En: Thus, among colorful lights and joy, the Barri Gòtic celebrated, full of hope for all that was yet to come. Vocabulary Words:the labyrinth: el laberintthe handwriting: la cal·ligrafiathe skeptic: l'escèpticthe instinct: l'instintthe drizzle: el plugimthe aura: l'aurathe bookshop: la llibreriathe diary: el diarithe bookshelf: la prestatgeriathe ritual: el ritualthe intent: la intencióthe joke: la bromathe tradition: la tradicióthe square: la plaçathe New Year's Eve: la revetlla de Cap d'Anythe discovery: la troballathe crowd: la multitudthe joy: l'alegriathe viewpoint: el punt de vistathe belief: la creençathe act: l'actethe midnight: la mitjanitthe bell: la campanathe envelop: el sobrethe message: el missatgethe heart: el corthe narrow street: el carrer estretthe stone: la pedrathe smell: l'olorthe hope: l'esperança

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Perfect Sufganiyot: A Hanukkah Tale of Joy and Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-12-22-23-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: השלג ירד בעדינות אך בהתמדה על העיירה הקטנה, מצטבר על אדן החלון של מאפייה חביבה וחמימה.En: The snow fell gently yet steadily on the small town, accumulating on the window sill of the cozy haviva bakery.He: בתוך המאפייה, אורות חנוכה הבהבו בחום, ושולחנות כוסו בפרחים חמים ומתוקים.En: Inside the bakery, Hanukkah lights flickered warmly, and tables were covered with warm and sweet flowers.He: אריאל ומרים היו עמוקות במסורת החג שלהן - אפיית סופגניות חנוכה.En: Ariel and Miriam were deeply engaged in their holiday tradition - baking sufganiyot for Hanukkah.He: אריאל הייתה מתכננת דקדקנית ואהבה לאפות, אך בליבה תמיד הייתה ספקות.En: Ariel was a meticulous planner and loved to bake, yet she always held doubts in her heart.He: "הפעם אני אעשה את הסופגניות המושלמות," אמרה בלחש למרים כשבדקה את המתכון בפעם המי יודע כמה.En: "This time I'll make the perfect sufganiyot," she whispered to Miriam as she checked the recipe for the umpteenth time.He: מרים, עם השובבות שלה, חייכה, "אל תדאגי, אריאל, בואי נהנה מהתהליך.En: Miriam, with her playful spirit, smiled, "Don't worry, Ariel, let's enjoy the process."He: "בקושי הספיקו להתחיל את המלאכה, והטלפון התחיל לצלצל.En: They had barely begun their work when the phone started to ring.He: פעם אחת, פעמיים, פעמים רבות מדי.En: Once, twice, too many times.He: כל שיחה הפחידה אותן, ואפילו כשאף שיחה לא הייתה בשבילן, הן כל פעם ירדו מהפסים.En: Each call startled them, and even when no call was for them, they were thrown off course each time.He: "סליחה, אבל זה באמת לא המקום הנכון," ניסתה מרים להסביר בשקט לאחר שיחה נוספת.En: "Sorry, but this really isn't the right place," Miriam tried to quietly explain after yet another call.He: כזמן חלף, טעויות החלו לצוץ.En: As time passed, mistakes started to arise.He: הבצק היה רטוב מדי, השמן חם מדי.En: The dough was too wet, the oil too hot.He: כל שיחה נוספת בטלפון הכבידה על אריאל.En: Each additional phone call weighed on Ariel.He: "אני לא אצליח," לחשה, עיניה מושפלות.En: "I can't do it," she whispered, her eyes downcast.He: לבסוף, עם ערב, נשמע צלצול נוסף.En: Finally, in the evening, another call came.He: אריאל פנתה לענות.En: Ariel went to answer it.He: "סליחה, בטעות הגעת למאפייה," אמרה.En: "Sorry, you've accidentally reached the bakery," she said.He: אישה בקו השני, גברת מבוגרת עם קול חם, שאלה, איך להוסיף את ריבת התות בחן ללא בלגן.En: An elderly woman on the other line, with a warm voice, asked how to add the strawberry jam gracefully without a mess.He: אריאל נדהמה לרגע ואז חייכה, "כן, בטח.En: Ariel was taken aback for a moment, then smiled, "Yes, sure."He: " להפתעתה, בדיוק מה שהשוררת אמרה פתר לה את בעיית גודל המילוי.En: To her surprise, exactly what the elderly woman said solved her filling size problem.He: הן חזרו למטבח, מתמקדות בהנאה מהבישול.En: They returned to the kitchen, focusing on enjoying the cooking.He: בסופו של יום, הסופגניות המושלמות היו מוכנות.En: By the end of the day, the perfect sufganiyot were ready.He: הן היו פריכות וזהובות מבחוץ, רכות ומתוקות מבפנים.En: They were crispy and golden on the outside, soft and sweet on the inside.He: אריאל ומרים צחקו והן חלקו את הסופגניות עם משפחת אריאל, עיניה זוהרות בגאווה.En: Ariel and Miriam laughed as they shared the sufganiyot with Ariel's family, her eyes glowing with pride.He: בזמן שהן הדליקו את נרות החנוכה, אריאל הבינה שהרגעים היפים ביותר נוצרים מתוך השיתוף והשמחה, ולא מהשאיפה לשלמות.En: As they lit the Hanukkah candles, Ariel realized that the most beautiful moments are created from sharing and joy, not from the pursuit of perfection.He: בסוף הלילה, הארוחה עם המשפחה הייתה מושלמת בדיוק כמו הסופגניות, והאור שהציפו בתוך הלב היה אמיתי ונגלם ברגעי החג.En: At the end of the night, the meal with the family was perfect just like the sufganiyot, and the light that filled their hearts was real and captured in the holiday moments.He: החורף בחוץ היה קר, אבל בפנים היה חם בזכות אהבה וחברים טובים.En: The winter outside was cold, but inside it was warm, thanks to love and good friends. Vocabulary Words:steadily: בהתמדהaccumulating: מצטברcozy: חמימהflickered: הבהבוmeticulous: דקדקניתplanner: מתכננתdoubts: ספקותumpteenth: המני יודע כמהplayful: שובבותengaged: עמוקותtradition: מסורתbaking: אפייתpursuit: שאיפהcrispy: פריכותgolden: זהובותdowncast: מושפלותweighed: הכבידהadditionally: נוספתrealized: הבינהpursuit: שאיפהreal: אמיתיcaptured: נגלםoutside: בחוץfilled: הציפוgracefully: בחןmess: בלגןamazed: נדהמהsolve: פתרsurprise: הפתעהfocus: מתמקדותBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Baked Dreams: Friendship at the Snowman Contest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-12-22-08-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Det var en gang i den sjarmerende lille byen Fjordvik, der vinteren hadde gjort sitt inntog.En: Once upon a time in the charming little town of Fjordvik, where winter had made its entrance.No: Byens trehus var pyntet med glitrende lys, og den travle torget var fylt med boder som solgte julegodt.En: The town's wooden houses were decorated with sparkling lights, and the bustling market square was filled with stalls selling Christmas treats.No: Hvert år så alle frem til den tradisjonelle "Største Snømann" konkurransen.En: Every year, everyone looked forward to the traditional "Largest Snowman" competition.No: Sindre, en lokal baker, hadde i hemmelighet drømt om å vinne konkurransen.En: Sindre, a local baker, had secretly dreamt of winning the competition.No: Han så på Ingrid, nabokvinnen, som vant hver eneste år.En: He watched Ingrid, the neighbor woman, who won every single year.No: Ingrid var kjent for sine imponerende snømenn og sterke konkurranseinstinkter.En: Ingrid was known for her impressive snowmen and strong competitive instincts.No: Ny i byen var Kari, en kreativ sjel med utradisjonelle ideer for snømannsbygging.En: New to town was Kari, a creative soul with unconventional ideas for snowman building.No: Hun var nysgjerrig på å bli kjent med sine nye naboer.En: She was curious to get to know her new neighbors.No: I år bestemte Sindre seg for at det var på tide å ta et skikkelig tak.En: This year, Sindre decided it was time to make a real effort.No: Han jobbet hardt med snømannen sin, men underlig nok kollapset den hver gang han nærmet seg målet.En: He worked hard on his snowman, but oddly enough, it collapsed every time he approached completion.No: Frustrert og mistenksom stod Sindre overfor et valg.En: Frustrated and suspicious, Sindre faced a choice.No: Skulle han konfrontere Ingrid, spørre Kari om hjelp, eller fornye designet sitt?En: Should he confront Ingrid, ask Kari for help, or renew his design?No: Sindre gikk til Kari.En: Sindre went to Kari.No: Hun hadde nettopp vist frem et snømann-fugl med vinger, noe uvanlig for Fjordvik.En: She had just showcased a snowman-bird with wings, something unusual for Fjordvik.No: Kari lo da hun hørte om Sindres trøbbel.En: Kari laughed when she heard about Sindre's trouble.No: "Kanskje vi kan se nærmere på problemet sammen," foreslo hun.En: "Maybe we can take a closer look at the problem together," she suggested.No: Dagen før konkurransen samlet en liten folkemengde seg.En: The day before the competition, a small crowd gathered.No: Sindre, Kari og Ingrid var alle til stede.En: Sindre, Kari, and Ingrid were all present.No: Snart brøt en snøballkamp ut.En: Soon, a snowball fight broke out.No: Midt i latteren, snek en liten geit seg bort til Sindres snømann og begynte å gnaske på den.En: Amid the laughter, a little goat sneaked over to Sindre's snowman and began to nibble on it.No: Det viste seg å være Sindres egen geit, som hadde vært skyld i snømannens sammenbrudd.En: It turned out to be Sindre's own goat, which had been the cause of the snowman's collapse.No: Alle sluttet å kaste snøballer og begynte å le.En: Everyone stopped throwing snowballs and started to laugh.No: "Din geit, Sindre!En: "Your goat, Sindre!"No: " ropte Ingrid lo.En: Ingrid laughed.No: Kari ga Sindre en vennlig klapp på ryggen.En: Kari gave Sindre a friendly pat on the back.No: "Det kan skje den beste," sa hun.En: "It can happen to the best of us," she said.No: På slutten av dagen, da lyset fra de små julelysene lyste opp bytorget, kom Sindre til en erkjennelse.En: At the end of the day, when the light from the small Christmas lights lit up the town square, Sindre came to a realization.No: Det var viktigere å ha gode venner enn å vinne.En: It was more important to have good friends than to win.No: Han smilte til Ingrid og Kari, vel vitende om at han ikke bare hadde funnet ut av mysteriet, men også fått to gode venner.En: He smiled at Ingrid and Kari, well aware that he had not only solved the mystery but also gained two good friends.No: Med fred i hjertet, gikk Sindre hjem gjennom den snødekte byen, med en følelse av at dette var en jul han aldri ville glemme.En: With peace in his heart, Sindre went home through the snow-covered town, with a feeling that this was a Christmas he would never forget. Vocabulary Words:charming: sjarmerendecompetition: konkurransenbaker: bakerimpressive: imponerendeinstincts: instinkterunconventional: utradisjonellecurious: nysgjerrigcollapse: kollapsetfrustrated: frustrertsuspicious: mistenksomshowcased: vist fremsuggested: foreslogathered: samletsnowball fight: snøballkampnibble: gnaskerealization: erkjennelsemystery: mysterietdecorated: pyntetsparkling: glitrendestalls: bodersecretly: i hemmelighetapproached: nærmet segdesign: designetwings: vingerunusual: uvanligfolkemengde: crowdfriendly: vennligsoul: sjelcompetitive: konkurranseinstinkterpeace: fred

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Elias's Quest for the Perfect Christmas Gift in Gamla Stan Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-12-20-23-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Snön föll mjukt över de kullerstensbelagda gatorna i Gamla Stan.En: The snow fell softly over the cobblestone streets of Gamla Stan.Sv: Överallt lyste små ljus och dekorationer upp de gamla byggnaderna, och doften av glögg och pepparkakor svepte runt marknaden.En: Everywhere, small lights and decorations illuminated the old buildings, and the aroma of glögg and gingerbread wafted around the market.Sv: Elias, med händerna djupt nedstuckna i sina fickor, letade efter en alldeles speciell gåva.En: Elias, with his hands deeply thrust into his pockets, was searching for a very special gift.Sv: Han visste att Karin uppskattade det enkla, men något djupt inom honom ville ge henne en perfekt julklapp som verkligen visade hur mycket han brydde sig om henne.En: He knew that Karin appreciated simplicity, but something deep inside him wanted to give her a perfect Christmas present that truly showed how much he cared for her.Sv: Problemet var att varje gång han närmade sig en marknadsstånd blev han osäker.En: The problem was that every time he approached a market stall, he became uncertain.Sv: Allt såg vackert ut, men inget kändes rätt.En: Everything looked beautiful, but nothing felt right.Sv: Linnea, Karins barndomsvän, var där för första gången.En: Linnea, Karin's childhood friend, was there for the first time.Sv: Hon strålade av förväntan medan hon upptäckte varje stånd.En: She beamed with anticipation as she explored each stall.Sv: Elias beslöt sig för att be henne om hjälp.En: Elias decided to ask her for help.Sv: ”Linnea, jag behöver din hjälp.En: "Linnea, I need your help.Sv: Jag vill hitta något speciellt för Karin, men jag kan inte bestämma mig.En: I want to find something special for Karin, but I can't make up my mind."Sv: ”Linnea log och såg sig omkring.En: Linnea smiled and looked around.Sv: ”Kom, vi letar tillsammans.En: "Come, let's search together.Sv: Kanske hittar vi något som påminner om de gamla jularna hemma?En: Maybe we'll find something that reminds us of the old Christmases at home?"Sv: ”Elias och Linnea promenerade från stånd till stånd.En: Elias and Linnea strolled from stall to stall.Sv: Människor skrattade och pratade, och musiken från en närliggande ensemble spelade traditionella julsånger.En: People laughed and talked, and the music from a nearby ensemble played traditional Christmas songs.Sv: I ett av stånden såg Elias något som fångade hans uppmärksamhet.En: In one of the stalls, Elias saw something that caught his attention.Sv: En vacker, handgjord julgransprydnad i form av en dalahäst.En: A beautiful, handcrafted Christmas ornament in the shape of a dalahäst.Sv: Det var som en glödlampa tändes i hans minne.En: It was as if a light bulb went off in his memory.Sv: En gång hade Karin berättat för honom om julen när hon var barn.En: Once, Karin had told him about Christmas when she was a child.Sv: Hennes föräldrar hade alltid haft traditionella prydnader från Dalarna på granen.En: Her parents had always had traditional decorations from Dalarna on the tree.Sv: Den enkla men vackra dekorationen fick Elias att förstå vad hans hjärta redan visste.En: The simple but beautiful decoration made Elias understand what his heart already knew.Sv: Han vände sig mot Linnea.En: He turned to Linnea.Sv: ”Det här är det.En: "This is it.Sv: Det är perfekt.En: It's perfect.Sv: Karin kommer att älska det.En: Karin will love it."Sv: ”Senare samma kväll, när stjärnorna lyste över Gamla Stan, gav Elias prydnaden till Karin.En: Later that evening, when the stars shone over Gamla Stan, Elias gave the ornament to Karin.Sv: Hon såg på den med tårar i ögonen, rörd av hans tanke och förståelse.En: She looked at it with tears in her eyes, moved by his thoughtfulness and understanding.Sv: Hon kramade Elias hårt.En: She hugged Elias tightly.Sv: ”Detta är den vackraste presenten,” viskade hon.En: "This is the most beautiful gift," she whispered.Sv: ”Tack, Elias.En: "Thank you, Elias."Sv: ”I det ögonblicket förstod Elias att det inte var priset eller storleken på presenten som betydde mest.En: In that moment, Elias understood that it wasn't the price or size of the gift that mattered most.Sv: Det var kärleken och omtanken bakom den, ren och enkel.En: It was the love and consideration behind it, pure and simple.Sv: De stod där tillsammans, omgivna av den festliga folkmassan, men i sin egen värld av glädje och kärlek.En: They stood there together, surrounded by the festive crowd, but in their own world of joy and love.Sv: Och så, i vinterkvällens ljus, hade Elias och Karin funnit en ny nivå av förståelse, en som varar länge bortom julens magi.En: And so, in the light of the winter evening, Elias and Karin found a new level of understanding, one that lasts long beyond the magic of Christmas. Vocabulary Words:cobblestone: kullerstensbelagdailluminated: lystearoma: doftenwafted: svepteappreciated: uppskattadesimplicity: enklathrust: nedstucknauncertain: osäkerbeamed: stråladeanticipation: förväntanensemble: ensemblehandcrafted: handgjordornament: prydnaddalahäst: dalahästlight bulb: glödlampachildhood: barndomhugged: kramadedeeply: djuptunderstanding: förståelseconsideration: omtankepure: rendecorations: dekorationertraditional: traditionellagift: gåvaapproached: närmade sigwhispered: viskademarket stall: marknadsståndreminds: påminnerexplored: upptäckteshone: lyste

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: A Christmas Miracle: The Letter That Changed Everything Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-12-19-23-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Det var en gång vintern i Gamla Stan, en tid då snöflingor dansade som små lysande stjärnor i luften.En: Once upon a time, it was winter in Gamla Stan, a time when snowflakes danced like small shining stars in the air.Sv: På den trånga gatan stod Gamla Stans Bageri, en varm och välkomnande plats mitt i den kalla, historiska staden.En: On the narrow street stood Gamla Stans Bageri, a warm and welcoming place in the midst of the cold, historic town.Sv: Doften av nybakat bröd och kanelbullar spred sig genom luften och lockade förbipasserande att stanna till.En: The aroma of freshly baked bread and cinnamon buns spread through the air, enticing passersby to stop.Sv: Sven, bageriets ägare, älskade sitt jobb.En: Sven, the bakery's owner, loved his job.Sv: Han var alltid försiktig och noggrann med allt han gjorde.En: He was always careful and meticulous in everything he did.Sv: Maja, hans assistent, var däremot alltid ute efter något spännande.En: Maja, his assistant, on the other hand, was always looking for something exciting.Sv: Hon längtade efter äventyr, särskilt under den festliga julperioden.En: She longed for adventure, especially during the festive Christmas season.Sv: En kall decembermorgon, just när första julkunderna hade börjat strömma in, hände något ovanligt.En: One cold December morning, just as the first Christmas customers had begun to flow in, something unusual happened.Sv: Ett brev, adresserat felaktigt, hade levererats till bageriet.En: A letter, incorrectly addressed, had been delivered to the bakery.Sv: Maja plockade upp det från golvet där brevbäraren av misstag hade tappat det.En: Maja picked it up from the floor where the mailman had accidentally dropped it.Sv: Hon kände ett pirr av nyfikenhet i magen.En: She felt a twinge of curiosity in her stomach.Sv: Bör vi öppna det?En: Should we open it?Sv: tänkte hon.En: she thought.Sv: Sven, som alltid följde reglerna, skulle troligtvis vilja returnera det direkt.En: Sven, who always followed the rules, would likely want to return it immediately.Sv: Men Maja kunde inte motstå frestelsen.En: But Maja couldn't resist the temptation.Sv: Med försiktighet öppnade hon brevet.En: With caution, she opened the letter.Sv: Inuti fanns en djup och sorglig berättelse.En: Inside was a deep and sorrowful story.Sv: Ett hjärtskärande bekännelsebrev där någon bad om förlåtelse och en ny chans att få kontakt med en älskad.En: A heartbreaking confession letter where someone was asking for forgiveness and a new chance to connect with a loved one.Sv: Maja läste brevet för Sven, som blev rörd av textens ärlighet och desperata känsla.En: Maja read the letter to Sven, who was moved by the honesty and desperate feeling of the text.Sv: "Vi måste ge detta till den rätta mottagaren," sa Maja ivrigt.En: "We must give this to the rightful recipient," said Maja eagerly.Sv: "Det kan förändra någons liv!"En: "It could change someone's life!"Sv: Sven tvekade.En: Sven hesitated.Sv: Det var utanför hans trygghetszon.En: It was outside his comfort zone.Sv: Men han såg hur passionerat Maja talade, och kanske var det också den magiska julstämningen som påverkade honom.En: But he saw how passionately Maja spoke, and perhaps it was also the magical Christmas spirit affecting him.Sv: Han insåg då något viktigt: ibland kräver livet att vi tar risker för att något underbart ska hända.En: He then realized something important: sometimes life requires us to take risks for something wonderful to happen.Sv: "Ska vi ge oss ut och leta efter mottagaren tillsammans?"En: "Shall we go out and look for the recipient together?"Sv: föreslog han till slut.En: he finally suggested.Sv: Med julgranens ljus blinkande i bageriets fönster, gav sig Sven och Maja ut i vinternatten.En: With the Christmas tree lights blinking in the bakery's window, Sven and Maja ventured out into the winter night.Sv: De var fast beslutna att leverera brevet och kanske sprida lite julglädje på vägen.En: They were determined to deliver the letter and perhaps spread a little Christmas joy along the way.Sv: När de till slut fann den rätta personen att överlämna brevet till, kändes det som en julmirakel.En: When they finally found the right person to hand the letter to, it felt like a Christmas miracle.Sv: Deras handling värmde hjärtan och tände en gnista glädje i den kalla vinternatten.En: Their act warmed hearts and sparked a joy in the cold winter night.Sv: Sven hade upptäckt att ibland är det värdigt att lämna bekvämlighetszonen.En: Sven had discovered that sometimes it's worth leaving the comfort zone.Sv: Tillsammans hade de visat att även små handlingar kan ha stor betydelse och att äventyr faktiskt kan hittas även i en varsam bagares liv.En: Together, they had shown that even small actions can have a big impact and that adventure can indeed be found in a cautious baker's life.Sv: Och när julen kom, fanns det en ny sorts värme och belåtenhet i Gamla Stans Bageri, tack vare äventyret som började med ett litet, men betydelsefullt brev.En: And when Christmas came, there was a new kind of warmth and satisfaction in Gamla Stans Bageri, thanks to the adventure that started with a small but significant letter. Vocabulary Words:snowflakes: snöflingornarrow: trångawelcoming: välkomnandeamidst: mitt ienticing: lockadecareful: försiktigmeticulous: noggrannlonged: längtadefestive: festligaflow: strömmaincorrectly: felaktigttwinge: pirrcuriosity: nyfikenhetreturn: returneratemptation: frestelsensorrowful: sorgligheartbreaking: hjärtskärandeconfession: bekännelseforgiveness: förlåtelserecipient: mottagarenhesitated: tvekadecomfort zone: trygghetszonrealized: insågventure: ge sig utdeliver: levererasparked: tändediscovered: upptäcktsatisfaction: belåtenhetadventure: äventyrsignificant: betydelsefullt

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Reimagining Christmas: A New Tradition at Home Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-12-14-23-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Bastiaan keek peinzend naar de dichte poorten van de Keukenhof.En: Bastiaan looked thoughtfully at the closed gates of Keukenhof.Nl: De winterlucht was fris en helder, en er hing een lichte geur van dennen rondom.En: The winter air was fresh and clear, and there was a light scent of pine all around.Nl: Het was een rustige dag; de bezoekers waren verdwenen en alleen Bastiaan en zijn zus, Evi, liepen rond.En: It was a quiet day; the visitors were gone and only Bastiaan and his sister, Evi, were walking around.Nl: Elk jaar ging hun familie naar deze prachtige tuinen met Kerst, ook al bloeiden er in de winter geen tulpen.En: Every year their family went to these beautiful gardens at Christmas, even though there were no tulips blooming in winter.Nl: "Wat nu?"En: "What now?"Nl: mompelde Bastiaan, terwijl hij zijn sjaal strakker om zijn nek sloeg.En: muttered Bastiaan, as he wrapped his scarf more tightly around his neck.Nl: "De traditie kan zo niet doorgaan."En: "The tradition can't go on like this."Nl: Evi, altijd optimistisch, draaide zich enthousiast naar haar broer om.En: Evi, always optimistic, turned excitedly to her brother.Nl: "Laten we onze eigen Keukenhof thuis maken!"En: "Let's create our own Keukenhof at home!"Nl: stelde ze voor.En: she suggested.Nl: Haar ogen glinsterden van opwinding.En: Her eyes sparkled with excitement.Nl: Bastiaan fronste even, maar hij kende zijn zus.En: Bastiaan frowned for a moment, but he knew his sister.Nl: Als iemand een manier kon vinden om iets moois te maken van het gewone, dan was zij het wel.En: If anyone could find a way to make something beautiful out of the ordinary, it was her.Nl: Ondertussen liepen ze langs het hek.En: Meanwhile, they walked along the fence.Nl: Overal om hen heen waren de bomen kaal, de vijvers stil.En: All around them the trees were bare, the ponds still.Nl: Maar Evi zag mogelijkheden.En: But Evi saw possibilities.Nl: "We kunnen bloemen kopen.En: "We can buy flowers.Nl: Kerstlichtjes ophangen.En: Hang Christmas lights.Nl: Het wordt fantastisch!"En: It will be fantastic!"Nl: Terwijl ze terug naar huis liepen, begon Bastiaan zich langzaam open te stellen voor het idee.En: As they walked back home, Bastiaan slowly began to open up to the idea.Nl: De warmte van afgelopen kerstverhalen vervulde zijn gedachten.En: The warmth of past Christmas stories filled his thoughts.Nl: Misschien moest hij de traditie niet letterlijk nemen, maar de geest ervan.En: Maybe he didn't need to take the tradition literally, but embrace the spirit of it.Nl: Thuis aangekomen maakten ze zich aan het werk.En: Once home, they got to work.Nl: Evi kocht allerlei bloemen en rozen op de lokale markt.En: Evi bought all sorts of flowers and roses at the local market.Nl: Bastiaan hing kerstlichtjes op en maakte warme chocolademelk.En: Bastiaan hung Christmas lights and made hot chocolate.Nl: De woonkamer veranderde langzaam in hun eigen winterparadijs.En: The living room slowly transformed into their own winter paradise.Nl: Met muziek op de achtergrond en een knisperend vuur in de haard, glimlachte Bastiaan.En: With music in the background and a crackling fire in the fireplace, Bastiaan smiled.Nl: Hij voelde de vertrouwde warmte van het kerstseizoen, maar op een manier die hij nooit had verwacht.En: He felt the familiar warmth of the Christmas season, but in a way he had never expected.Nl: "Bastiaan," zei Evi zacht, terwijl ze keek naar hun creatie, "soms is verandering goed."En: "Bastiaan," said Evi softly, as she looked at their creation, "sometimes change is good."Nl: Hij keek naar zijn zus en knikte.En: He looked at his sister and nodded.Nl: "Ja, dat heb je me geleerd."En: "Yes, that's what you've taught me."Nl: In dat moment begreep Bastiaan dat het niet de plek zelf was, maar de herinneringen en de mensen die het speciaal maakten.En: In that moment, Bastiaan understood that it wasn't the place itself, but the memories and the people that made it special.Nl: Tradities konden veranderen, en dat was prima.En: Traditions could change, and that was fine.Nl: Samen hadden ze iets nieuws gecreëerd, en hun thuis was warm van vreugde en liefde.En: Together they had created something new, and their home was warm with joy and love.Nl: En zo vond Bastiaan vreugde in de nieuwigheid, en besefte dat tradities meer over gevoelens dan over plaatsen gingen – een kerst om nooit te vergeten.En: And so Bastiaan found joy in the novelty, realizing that traditions were more about feelings than places—a Christmas never to be forgotten. Vocabulary Words:thoughtfully: peinzendgates: poortenscent: geurpine: dennenmuttered: mompeldewrapped: sloegoptimistic: optimistischfrowned: fronstepossibilities: mogelijkhedenembrace: omarmenspirit: geesttransformed: veranderdecrackling: knisperendfireplace: haardcreation: creatiechange: veranderingnodded: kniktememories: herinneringennovelty: nieuwigheidrealizing: beseffenfris: freshhelder: cleardichte: closedruikten: bloemenenthousiast: excitedlyglinsterden: sparkledgedachten: thoughtsvertrouwde: familiarvreugde: joynooit: never

Fluent Fiction - French: Silent Snow, Resilient Souls: A Christmas Healing Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-12-10-23-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: L'éclat du jour s'étendait sur les cimes enneigées des Alpes françaises.En: The day's light stretched over the snow-capped peaks of the Alpes françaises.Fr: Le paysage étincelait sous le soleil d'hiver.En: The landscape sparkled under the winter sun.Fr: Élodie contemplait la vue depuis la fenêtre de sa chambre, au sommet d'une colline douce.En: Élodie gazed at the view from her bedroom window, at the top of a gentle hill.Fr: Elle était venue ici, pour Noël, pour échapper à la folie de l'hôpital.En: She had come here, for Christmas, to escape the chaos of the hospital.Fr: Infirmière dévouée, elle oubliait souvent ses propres besoins.En: A dedicated nurse, she often forgot her own needs.Fr: Cette retraite spirituelle était sa chance de trouver enfin du repos.En: This spiritual retreat was her chance to finally find rest.Fr: Bastien, le chef du centre, traversait le grand hall, saluant les invités avec un sourire accueillant.En: Bastien, the director of the center, was crossing the large hall, greeting guests with a welcoming smile.Fr: Jadis un médecin doué, aujourd'hui il cherchait la paix parmi ces montagnes.En: Once a talented doctor, today he sought peace among these mountains.Fr: Un événement tragique l'avait éloigné du monde médical, mais ici, il se sentait entier, aidant les autres à se ressourcer.En: A tragic event had distanced him from the medical world, but here, he felt whole, helping others to recharge.Fr: Alors qu'Élodie explorait le domaine, elle sentait un léger vertige.En: As Élodie explored the grounds, she felt a slight dizziness.Fr: Rien de bien méchant, pensait-elle, sûrement la fatigue accumulée.En: Nothing too serious, she thought, surely just accumulated fatigue.Fr: Pourtant, ses maux de tête devenaient plus réguliers.En: Yet, her headaches were becoming more frequent.Fr: Pendant un atelier sur la méditation, Bastien observa son malaise.En: During a meditation workshop, Bastien noticed her discomfort.Fr: Son instinct de docteur le poussait à intervenir, mais il hésitait.En: His doctor's instinct urged him to intervene, but he hesitated.Fr: Élodie devait apprendre à demander de l'aide.En: Élodie needed to learn to ask for help.Fr: Les jours passèrent, et l'air frais d'hiver ne suffisait pas à dissiper l'inquiétude de Bastien.En: Days passed, and the fresh winter air wasn't enough to dispel Bastien's concern.Fr: Le soir de la veille de Noël, un dîner festif était prévu dans la grande salle.En: On Christmas Eve, a festive dinner was planned in the great hall.Fr: Des décorations scintillaient, et une chaleur douce envahissait l'espace, contrastant avec la tempête de neige qui faisait rage à l'extérieur.En: Decorations shimmered, and a soft warmth filled the space, contrasting with the snowstorm raging outside.Fr: Alors que la fête battait son plein, Élodie s'effondra soudain, provoquant un affolement parmi les invités.En: As the party was in full swing, Élodie suddenly collapsed, causing panic among the guests.Fr: Bastien ne pouvait plus ignorer les signes.En: Bastien could no longer ignore the signs.Fr: Il se précipita auprès d'elle, déterminé à l'aider.En: He rushed to her side, determined to help.Fr: Après un examen rapide, il comprit que ses symptômes indiquaient une maladie chronique ignorée.En: After a quick examination, he understood that her symptoms indicated an overlooked chronic illness.Fr: Dans la chaleur réconfortante de la salle, entre les chants de Noël, Bastien parla avec Élodie de son état.En: In the comforting warmth of the room, amidst the Christmas carols, Bastien spoke with Élodie about her condition.Fr: Leurs yeux se remplirent de larmes, mais aussi d'une nouvelle résolution.En: Their eyes filled with tears, but also with a newfound resolve.Fr: Élodie, émue par l'attention et la compassion de Bastien, promit de prendre soin d'elle à l'avenir.En: Élodie, moved by Bastien's attention and compassion, promised to take care of herself in the future.Fr: Quand le soleil se leva sur un matin de Noël immaculé, la tempête apaisée, un sentiment de renouveau enveloppa le groupe.En: When the sun rose on a pristine Christmas morning, with the storm calmed, a sense of renewal enveloped the group.Fr: Élodie, forte et prête à affronter sa réalité, se tenait auprès de Bastien, reconnaissante.En: Élodie, strong and ready to face her reality, stood beside Bastien, grateful.Fr: Bastien découvrit que soigner un cœur, même le sien, était une forme de guérison puissante.En: Bastien discovered that healing a heart, even his own, was a powerful form of healing.Fr: Ainsi, dans ce paisible refuge alpestre, Élodie réapprit l'importance de l'amour propre, tandis que Bastien trouva enfin la réconciliation avec son passé.En: Thus, in this peaceful alpine refuge, Élodie relearned the importance of self-love, while Bastien finally found reconciliation with his past.Fr: L'esprit de Noël avait apporté plus que la joie cette année; il avait restauré deux âmes perdues dans le silence des montagnes.En: The spirit of Christmas had brought more than joy this year; it had restored two souls lost in the silence of the mountains. Vocabulary Words:the view: la vuethe nurse: l'infirmièrethe retreat: la retraitethe chaos: la foliethe peak: la cimethe hall: le hallthe guest: l'invitéthe talent: le donthe doctor: le médecinthe instinct: l'instinctthe fatigue: la fatiguethe symptom: le symptômethe illness: la maladiethe warmth: la chaleurthe dizziness: le vertigethe fatigue: l'accumulationthe concern: l'inquiétudethe snowstorm: la tempête de neigethe collapse: l'effondrementthe panic: l'affolementthe compassion: la compassionthe eyes: les yeuxthe heart: le cœurthe renewal: le renouveauthe resolution: la résolutionthe healing: la guérisonthe refuge: le refugethe peace: la paixthe reconciliation: la réconciliationthe silence: le silence

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Healing Hearts: The Andes Retreat that Rekindled Love Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-12-10-08-38-20-es Story Transcript:Es: En el corazón de los Andes, donde las montañas rozan el cielo y los lagos relucen como esmeraldas, se encontraba un retiro espiritual escondido del mundo.En: In the heart of the Andes, where the mountains touch the sky and the lakes shimmer like emeralds, there was a spiritual retreat hidden from the world.Es: El verano acariciaba las colinas con sol cálido y la brisa transportaba el olor a pino fresco.En: Summer caressed the hills with warm sun, and the breeze carried the scent of fresh pine.Es: Aquí, donde el tiempo parecía detenerse, Esteban y Lucía buscaban sanar las heridas de su relación.En: Here, where time seemed to stand still, Esteban and Lucía sought to heal the wounds of their relationship.Es: Esteban, un arquitecto meticuloso, sentía que algo se desmoronaba en su matrimonio.En: Esteban, a meticulous architect, felt that something was crumbling in his marriage.Es: Las palabras no dichas entre él y Lucía habían creado un muro invisible que ninguno sabía cómo derribar.En: The unspoken words between him and Lucía had created an invisible wall that neither knew how to tear down.Es: Lucía, una trabajadora social de gran corazón, luchaba por expresar sus necesidades sin sentir que lastimaba a Esteban.En: Lucía, a social worker with a big heart, struggled to express her needs without feeling that she was hurting Esteban.Es: Ambos sabían que necesitaban buscar ayuda, así que llegaron al retiro con esperanzas y temores entrelazados.En: Both knew they needed to seek help, so they arrived at the retreat with hopes and fears intertwined.Es: El refugio ofrecía actividades para el alma.En: The refuge offered activities for the soul.Es: Había sesiones de meditación, caminatas por senderos cubiertos de flores silvestres y charlas junto al lago glaciar.En: There were meditation sessions, walks along paths covered with wildflowers, and talks by the glacial lake.Es: Era una oportunidad perfecta para que Esteban y Lucía se reconectaran.En: It was a perfect opportunity for Esteban and Lucía to reconnect.Es: Sin embargo, dentro de ellos persistía el miedo: miedo a ser verdaderamente honestos y enfrentar el dolor que eso podría causar.En: However, inside them persisted the fear: the fear of being truly honest and facing the pain that might cause.Es: Una tarde, mientras el sol comenzaba su lento descenso detrás de las montañas, el retiro organizó un ejercicio de círculo de verdad.En: One afternoon, as the sun began its slow descent behind the mountains, the retreat organized a truth circle exercise.Es: Era un espacio seguro para compartir pensamientos y emociones profundas.En: It was a safe space to share deep thoughts and emotions.Es: Esteban sabía que este era su momento.En: Esteban knew this was his moment.Es: Con temor pero decidido, Esteban habló.En: Fearful but determined, Esteban spoke.Es: Contó a Lucía sobre sus miedos de no ser suficiente, de no entenderla como realmente quería.En: He told Lucía about his fears of not being enough, of not understanding her as he really wanted.Es: Las palabras fluían, acompañadas de lágrimas que habían estado mucho tiempo contenidas.En: The words flowed, accompanied by tears that had been held back for a long time.Es: Lucía escuchó, su corazón resonando con las verdades de Esteban.En: Lucía listened, her heart resonating with Esteban's truths.Es: Una vez que él terminó, Lucía comenzó a hablar.En: Once he finished, Lucía began to speak.Es: Compartió las inseguridades que había escondido, sus deseos de ser vista y escuchada.En: She shared the insecurities she had hidden, her desires to be seen and heard.Es: Las palabras de Esteban permitieron que Lucía también se abriera.En: Esteban's words allowed Lucía to open up as well.Es: Era como si el muro entre ellos se desvaneciera con cada palabra compartida.En: It was as if the wall between them vanished with every shared word.Es: Con la tarde convirtiéndose en noche, y las otras parejas en el retiro asistentes silenciosas y solidarias, Esteban y Lucía descubrieron un nuevo nivel de comprensión mutua.En: With the afternoon turning into night, and the other couples at the retreat silent and supportive attendees, Esteban and Lucía discovered a new level of mutual understanding.Es: Al salir del círculo, las estrellas comenzaron a aparecer en el cielo claro.En: As they left the circle, the stars began to appear in the clear sky.Es: Esteban y Lucía, aún con los ojos húmedos, caminaron juntos, ahora con la mano en la mano, por el camino de regreso a su habitación.En: Esteban and Lucía, still with moist eyes, walked together, now hand in hand, along the path back to their room.Es: Sentían una cercanía renovada, resultado de la valentía de sus corazones.En: They felt a renewed closeness, the result of their hearts' bravery.Es: Con el paso de los días en el retiro, ambos aprendieron que ser vulnerable no era una debilidad sino una fortaleza.En: As the days at the retreat passed, both learned that being vulnerable was not a weakness but a strength.Es: El amor que compartían era profundo, y ahora tenían una nueva herramienta: la comunicación genuina.En: The love they shared was deep, and they now had a new tool: genuine communication.Es: Ese verano, en el retiro en los Andes, Esteban y Lucía no solo repararon su relación, sino que también encontraron en cada uno un nuevo amigo.En: That summer, at the retreat in the Andes, Esteban and Lucía not only repaired their relationship but also found a new friend in each other.Es: Juntos, decidieron que seguirían cultivando su amor con diálogo y empatía, recordando siempre la paz que encontraron en aquellas montañas.En: Together, they decided that they would continue to nurture their love with dialogue and empathy, always remembering the peace they found in those mountains. Vocabulary Words:retreat: el retirospiritual: espiritualwounds: las heridasmarriage: el matrimoniounspoken: no dichasinvisible: invisiblewall: el murometiculous: meticulososocial worker: la trabajadora socialsanctuary: el refugiomeditation: la meditaciónglacial: glaciarpaths: los senderoswildflowers: las flores silvestrestruth circle: el círculo de verdadhonest: honestoemotions: las emocionesfears: los miedosdescent: el descensoopportunity: la oportunidadtears: las lágrimasinsecurities: las inseguridadesunderstanding: la comprensiónsupportive: solidariasbravery: la valentíavulnerable: vulnerablestrength: la fortalezatool: la herramientadialogue: el diálogoempathy: la empatía

Fluent Fiction - French: Serendipity Amidst Notre-Dame's Timeless Charm Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-12-08-23-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: La façade imposante de Notre-Dame se dresse majestueuse sous le ciel gris de l'hiver.En: The imposing facade of Notre-Dame stands majestically under the gray winter sky.Fr: Des guirlandes illuminées éclairent le parvis, et un grand sapin de Noël déploie ses branches décorées devant les visiteurs émerveillés.En: Illuminated garlands light up the square, and a large Christmas tree spreads its decorated branches before the amazed visitors.Fr: Luc, avec son appareil photo à la main, attend patiemment dans la file qui serpente jusqu'à l'entrée de la cathédrale.En: Luc, with his camera in hand, patiently waits in the line that winds its way to the entrance of the cathedral.Fr: Il est un homme discret, préférant la compagnie silencieuse de ses pensées aux bavardages habituels des foules.En: He is a discreet man, preferring the silent company of his thoughts to the usual chatter of crowds.Fr: Pourtant, ce jour-là, il ressent un léger élan de curiosité pour les gens autour de lui.En: Yet, on this day, he feels a slight surge of curiosity about the people around him.Fr: À côté de Luc se trouve Élodie, une jeune femme avec un grand carnet de croquis ouvert devant elle.En: Beside Luc is Élodie, a young woman with a large sketchbook open in front of her.Fr: Elle dessine les détails complexes des sculptures qui ornent la façade de Notre-Dame.En: She draws the intricate details of the sculptures adorning the facade of Notre-Dame.Fr: Ses doigts habiles glissent rapidement, capturant chaque courbe et chaque ombre.En: Her deft fingers glide swiftly, capturing each curve and shadow.Fr: Luc, intrigué, tente un premier pas vers elle.En: Luc, intrigued, makes the first move towards her.Fr: « Bonjour », dit-il d'une voix un peu hésitante.En: "Hello," he says, his voice a bit hesitant.Fr: « Vos dessins sont magnifiques !En: "Your drawings are magnificent!Fr: Vous devez aimer l'architecture.En: You must love architecture."Fr: » Élodie lève les yeux, surprise mais charmée par l'intérêt de Luc.En: Élodie looks up, surprised but charmed by Luc's interest.Fr: « Merci beaucoup !En: "Thank you very much!Fr: Oui, j'étudie l'art ici à Paris.En: Yes, I study art here in Paris.Fr: La cathédrale est une de mes grandes sources d'inspiration.En: The cathedral is one of my great sources of inspiration.Fr: Et vous, vous êtes photographe ?En: And you, are you a photographer?"Fr: » Luc sourit, ravi qu'elle ait deviné.En: Luc smiles, delighted that she guessed.Fr: « Oui, j'essaie d'immortaliser la beauté du patrimoine historique.En: "Yes, I'm trying to immortalize the beauty of historical heritage.Fr: Peut-être que nous pouvons échanger nos impressions ?En: Perhaps we could exchange our impressions?"Fr: » Ils continuent de parler jusqu'à ce qu'ils arrivent enfin à l'entrée de la cathédrale.En: They continue to talk until they finally reach the entrance of the cathedral.Fr: À l'intérieur, des centaines de bougies vacillent doucement dans l'obscurité, projetant des ombres dansantes sur les murs de pierre.En: Inside, hundreds of candles flicker softly in the darkness, casting dancing shadows on the stone walls.Fr: Une douce odeur de pin flotte dans l'air, ajoutant une touche de magie à l'expérience.En: A gentle pine scent floats in the air, adding a touch of magic to the experience.Fr: Après avoir exploré l'exposition de Noël, Élodie propose timidement une idée.En: After exploring the Christmas exhibition, Élodie shyly proposes an idea.Fr: « Il y a une galerie d'art pas loin d'ici que j'aime beaucoup.En: "There's an art gallery not far from here that I really like.Fr: Ça vous dirait d'y faire un tour ?En: Would you like to take a look?"Fr: » Luc, surpris par sa propre audace, accepte avec enthousiasme.En: Luc, surprised by his own boldness, eagerly agrees.Fr: Une fois à la galerie, ils découvrent des œuvres qui les subjuguent tous deux.En: Once at the gallery, they discover artworks that enthrall them both.Fr: Leurs conversations s'intensifient, et ils réalisent que leurs perspectives, bien que différentes, se complètent à merveille.En: Their conversations intensify, and they realize that their perspectives, although different, complement each other perfectly.Fr: À la fin de la journée, Élodie et Luc se retrouvent sur les berges de la Seine.En: At the end of the day, Élodie and Luc find themselves on the banks of the Seine.Fr: Les lumières de Noël se reflètent dans l'eau, créant un tableau scintillant devant eux.En: The Christmas lights reflect in the water, creating a sparkling tableau before them.Fr: Dans ce moment de sérénité partagée, Luc se sent étrangement léger, comme si un lien invisible le rattachait maintenant à cette ville et à Élodie.En: In this moment of shared serenity, Luc feels strangely light, as if an invisible bond now connects him to this city and to Élodie.Fr: « Je suis content de vous avoir rencontrée », avoue-t-il avec sincérité.En: "I'm glad to have met you," he confesses sincerely.Fr: Élodie sourit doucement, appréciant cette nouvelle amitié.En: Élodie smiles softly, appreciating this new friendship.Fr: « Moi aussi, Luc.En: "Me too, Luc.Fr: Je crois que nous avons beaucoup à découvrir ensemble.En: I believe we have a lot to discover together."Fr: » Ils se promettent de continuer leur exploration de Paris, main dans la main, laissant le flot lumineux de la Seine être le témoin de leur nouvelle connexion.En: They promise to continue their exploration of Paris, hand in hand, letting the luminous flow of the Seine witness their new connection.Fr: Luc, ouvert à l'imprévu, trouve enfin le lien qu'il cherchait, tandis qu'Élodie accepte avec plaisir les surprises de la vie, tout en forgeant un nouvel équilibre entre passion et amitié.En: Luc, open to the unexpected, finally finds the connection he was seeking, while Élodie gladly embraces life's surprises, all while forging a new balance between passion and friendship. Vocabulary Words:the facade: la façadeimposing: imposantemajestic: majestueusethe garland: la guirlandeto illuminate: éclaireramazed: émerveillésthe cathedral: la cathédralethe company: la compagniediscreet: discretthe chatter: le bavardagethe sculpture: la sculptureto adorn: ornerthe curve: la courbethe impression: l'impressionto flicker: vacillerthe darkness: l'obscuritéthe scent: l'odeurto propose: proposerthe artwork: l'œuvreto enthrall: subjuguerto intensify: intensifierto complement: se compléterthe perspective: la perspectivethe bank (of a river): la bergethe reflection: le refletsparkling: scintillantthe serenity: la sérénitéto confess: avouerhand in hand: main dans la mainunexpected: l'imprévu

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Snowy Misadventures: Yoona's Festive Transformation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-12-07-23-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 눈이 소복이 쌓인 숲속 작은 오두막, 바로 코지 캐빈입니다.En: A small cabin nestled in a snowy forest, that's the cozy cabin.Ko: 크리스마스를 앞두고 오두막은 따뜻하고 매력적인 분위기로 반짝입니다.En: As Christmas approaches, the cabin sparkles with a warm and charming atmosphere.Ko: 윤아는 올해 겨울 축제 장식을 맡았습니다.En: Yoona is in charge of the winter festival decorations this year.Ko: 윤아는 활짝 웃으며 오두막을 꾸몄습니다.En: She decorates the cabin with a bright smile.Ko: 하지만 조금 엉뚱한 그녀는 조그마한 실수를 하기도 했습니다.En: However, her quirky nature leads to some small blunders.Ko: "모두가 행복한 시간이 될거야," 윤아는 마음속으로 다짐했습니다.En: "Everyone will have a happy time," Yoona promised herself internally.Ko: 그녀는 오두막에 행복과 따뜻함을 불러 올 장식을 준비했습니다.En: She prepared decorations to invoke happiness and warmth in the cabin.Ko: 산타 복장으로 변신한 그녀는 나무 장식들을 정성껏 걸었습니다.En: Dressed in a Santa outfit, she carefully hung the decorations on the trees.Ko: 윤아는 방안을 채운 크리스마스 장식들을 바라보며 뿌듯했습니다.En: Yoona felt a sense of pride as she gazed at the Christmas decorations filling the room.Ko: 갑자기 윤아는 장식 추가로 필요한 것을 찾으러 밖으로 나왔습니다.En: Suddenly, Yoona stepped outside to gather additional decorations she needed.Ko: 그런데, 눈앞에서 문이 '쿵' 하고 닫히고 말았죠.En: But then, the door slammed shut right in front of her eyes.Ko: 어이쿠, 윤아는 열쇠를 안에 두고 나왔습니다.En: Oh no, she had left the keys inside.Ko: 차가운 바람이 몰아쳤고, 그녀는 사방을 둘러보았습니다.En: The cold wind whipped around her, and she looked around anxiously.Ko: "여기서 혼자 해결해야 할까, 도움을 청해야 할까?" 윤아는 고민에 빠졌습니다.En: "Should I solve this on my own, or should I ask for help?" Yoona pondered.Ko: 시간을 재고 있을 때쯤, 그만 발이 미끄러져 쌓여있던 가짜 눈더미로 몸이 날아갔습니다.En: As she weighed her options, she slipped and fell into a pile of fake snow.Ko: 가짜 눈이 터져 하얀 가루가 하늘과 바람에 흩날렸습니다.En: The fake snow burst, scattering white powder into the sky and wind.Ko: 윤아는 그 모습 그대로 얼어붙었습니다.En: Yoona froze in place just like that.Ko: 그러던 중 축제에 일찍 도착한 한 사람이 우연히 그 모습을 보게 되었습니다.En: Then, someone who arrived early for the festival came across this scene.Ko: 그는 미소를 지으며 윤아를 도와 오두막으로 다시 들여보냈습니다.En: Smiling, he helped Yoona back into the cabin.Ko: "이렇게 꽃단장한 모습이어도 정말 아름답네요," 그는 말했습니다.En: "Even in this decorated state, it really looks beautiful," he said.Ko: 안으로 들어온 윤아는 생각했습니다. “이왕 이렇게 된 거 다 같이 웃고 즐기는 크리스마스 분위기를 만들어볼까?”En: Once inside, Yoona thought to herself, “Since it's come to this, why not create a Christmas atmosphere filled with laughter and joy for everyone?”Ko: 윤아는 가짜 눈사태 사건을 장식 테마에 포함시키기로 했습니다.En: She decided to incorporate the fake snow avalanche event into the decoration theme.Ko: 오두막 안은 웃음소리로 가득 찼습니다.En: Laughter filled the cabin.Ko: 윤아는 깨달았습니다. 혼자서 모든 걸 해결하려 하지 말고, 도움을 받는 것도 괜찮다고.En: Yoona realized that it's okay to receive help instead of trying to solve everything alone.Ko: 가끔은 실수가 뜻밖의 좋은 일을 만들어 낼 수 있습니다.En: Sometimes, mistakes can lead to unexpectedly good things.Ko: 윤아와 함께한 모든 사람들이 그날의 사건을 이야기하고 웃으며 더 따뜻한 크리스마스를 보냈답니다.En: Everyone who spent that day with Yoona shared stories of the incident, laughing and enjoying a warmer Christmas.Ko: 코지 캐빈은 그렇게 올해도 성공적인 겨울 축제를 치렀습니다.En: Cozy Cabin successfully hosted another winter festival this year. Vocabulary Words:cabin: 오두막nestled: 소복이 쌓인sparkles: 반짝입니다charming: 매력적인quirky: 엉뚱한blunders: 실수invoked: 불러 올pride: 뿌듯했습니다gazed: 바라보며slammed: 닫히고 말았죠anxiously: 둘러보았습니다pondered: 고민에 빠졌습니다scattering: 흩날렸습니다froze: 얼어붙었습니다early: 일찍scene: 모습incorporate: 포함시키기로laughter: 웃음소리realized: 깨달았습니다unexpectedly: 뜻밖의cozy: 따뜻한festival: 축제decoration: 장식internally: 마음속으로dressed: 변신한burst: 터져gather: 찾으러keys: 열쇠fake: 가짜solve: 해결해야 할까

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Haunted Warehouse Quest: A Tale of Courage and Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-11-25-08-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: En un fred matí de tardor, la llum del sol passava amb timidesa pels finestrals trencats del vell magatzem abandonat.En: On a cold autumn morning, the sunlight timidly passed through the broken windows of the old abandoned warehouse.Ca: Pols dansava en l'aire, creant una atmosfera màgica i misteriosa.En: Dust danced in the air, creating a magical and mysterious atmosphere.Ca: Aquí és on Martí, Júlia i Arnau es trobaven, tres amics buscant el tresor que salvaria la seva obra de teatre escolar.En: Here is where Martí, Júlia, and Arnau were, three friends searching for the treasure that would save their school play.Ca: Martí era un somiador.En: Martí was a dreamer.Ca: Les històries cobraven vida en la seva imaginació, i ara, més que mai, volia trobar un antic llibre de primera edició.En: Stories came to life in his imagination, and now, more than ever, he wanted to find an antique first edition book.Ca: Sabia que aquell llibre seria la clau d'una producció única.En: He knew that book would be the key to a unique production.Ca: Però l'edifici tenia una fama sinistra.En: But the building had a sinister reputation.Ca: Es deia que estava encantat, cosa que Arnau i fins i tot Júlia, la valenta, trobaven un pèl inquietant.En: It was said to be haunted, something that both Arnau and even Júlia, the brave one, found a bit unsettling.Ca: “Ja ho he decidit, entraré més endins”, va dir Martí amb una confiança que no sentia.En: “I've decided, I'm going in further,” said Martí with a confidence he didn't feel.Ca: Júlia el va seguir, curiosa també pel destí del llibre, mentre Arnau, encara dubitatiu, els seguia amb passos lents.En: Júlia followed him, also curious about the fate of the book, while Arnau, still hesitant, trailed behind them with slow steps.Ca: “El magatzem és molt gran”, va murmurar Júlia, observant les caixes de fusta amuntegades.En: “The warehouse is very big,” Júlia murmured, observing the stacked wooden boxes.Ca: El soroll dels seus passos ecoava per l'espai buit.En: The sound of their footsteps echoed through the empty space.Ca: Martí va recordar històries de fantasmes que havia escoltat, però va sacsejar el pensament, concentrat en la seva missió.En: Martí remembered ghost stories he had heard, but he shook off the thought, focusing on his mission.Ca: Finalment, endinsats en una part ombrívola, on les aranyes havien teixit xarxes intricades, Martí va veure el que semblava un petit cofre.En: Finally, deep in a shadowy part of the warehouse, where spiders had woven intricate webs, Martí saw what looked like a small chest.Ca: El seu cor bategava fort mentre el va obrir amb mans tremoloses.En: His heart pounded as he opened it with trembling hands.Ca: Dins, sobre un llit de pols, hi reposava el llibre que tant havia desitjat.En: Inside, resting on a bed of dust, was the book he had longed for.Ca: Però el triomf aviat es va convertir en terror quan un soroll inquietant va ressonar des de la foscor.En: But triumph soon turned to terror when an unsettling noise echoed from the darkness.Ca: Va ser un grinyol metàl·lic, com si alguna cosa estigués a prop.En: It was a metallic screech, as if something was near.Ca: “Correm!”, va cridar Arnau, el pànic reflectit als seus ulls.En: “Run!” screamed Arnau, panic reflected in his eyes.Ca: Amb el cor bategant com un tambor, van corre cap a la sortida, Martí amb el llibre fortament agafat.En: With their hearts pounding like drums, they ran towards the exit, Martí clutching the book tightly.Ca: A mesura que s'allunyaven del magatzem, l'aire fresc de tardor va semblar més dolç que mai.En: As they distanced themselves from the warehouse, the fresh autumn air seemed sweeter than ever.Ca: Un cop recuperats de l'ensurt, Martí va mirar a Júlia.En: Once recovered from the scare, Martí looked at Júlia.Ca: Un nou coratge li creixia dins.En: A new courage grew within him.Ca: Sabia que era hora de ser sincer amb ella.En: He knew it was time to be honest with her.Ca: “Júlia, hi ha una cosa que he de dir-te...” va començar, el seu cor encara ràpid.En: “Júlia, there's something I need to tell you...” he began, his heart still racing.Ca: Havien superat un repte junts, i Martí havia canviat.En: They had overcome a challenge together, and Martí had changed.Ca: Havia après la importància d'afrontar els seus temors, tant en el magatzem com en els seus sentiments.En: He had learned the importance of facing his fears, both in the warehouse and with his feelings.Ca: Amb l'antiga llum del matí els il·luminant, va saber que el seu destí tenia un nou camí a seguir.En: With the ancient morning light illuminating them, he knew his destiny had a new path to follow.Ca: I així, aquell dia d'agraïment, Martí va descobrir que a vegades els tresors més valuosos no són els que trobem en els llibres polsosos, sinó els que sorgeixen de dins, al vèncer les pors i obrir-se a les veritats del cor.En: And so, on that day of gratitude, Martí discovered that sometimes the most valuable treasures are not those found in dusty books, but those that arise from within, by overcoming fears and opening up to the truths of the heart. Vocabulary Words:the sunlight: la llum del solthe warehouse: el magatzemabandoned: abandonatdust: polsmysterious: misteriosathe dreamer: el somiadorantique: anticthe reputation: la famahaunted: encantatunsettling: inquietantcurious: curiosahesitant: dubitatiustacked: amuntegadesechoed: ecoavathe spiders: les aranyesintricate: intricadesthe chest: el cofretrembling: tremolosesthe bed: el llitresting: reposavalonged for: desitjatscreech: grinyolmetallic: metàl·licechoed: ressonarthe panic: el pànicrecovered: recuperatscourage: coratgehonest: sincerthe fear: les porsgratitude: agraïment

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Bravery Unveiled: The Mystery of Barcelona's Factory Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-11-25-23-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: En una tarda grisa de tardor, l'aire era fresc als afores de Barcelona.En: On a gray autumn afternoon, the air was fresh on the outskirts of Barcelona.Ca: Una vella fàbrica abandonada dominava el paisatge.En: An old abandoned factory dominated the landscape.Ca: El ferro oxidat i les finestres trencades feien que semblés un gegant adormit.En: The rusted iron and broken windows made it look like a sleeping giant.Ca: Cada nit, una misteriosa remor sortia de dins.En: Every night, a mysterious noise emanated from within.Ca: Els veïns escoltaven el so, però ningú tenia el valor d'investigar.En: The neighbors heard the sound, but no one had the courage to investigate.Ca: Nil, un noi curiós i analític, s'havia adonat que coincidia amb unes desaparicions recents a la zona.En: Nil, a curious and analytical young man, had noticed that it coincided with some recent disappearances in the area.Ca: Decidit a desxifrar el misteri, va buscar l'ajuda de Martí, el seu amic de tota la vida, i Júlia, una nova veïna dotada d'una valentia sorprenent.En: Determined to unravel the mystery, he sought the help of Martí, his lifelong friend, and Júlia, a new neighbor gifted with surprising bravery.Ca: "Martí, tu coneixes de mecànica.En: "Martí, you know about mechanics.Ca: Pots ajudar-nos si hi ha alguna cosa estranya allà dins", va dir Nil.En: You can help us if there's something strange in there," said Nil.Ca: "No estic segur d'això, Nil.En: "I'm not sure about this, Nil.Ca: Però si tu creus que és important, t'acompanyaré", va respondre Martí, amb un toc d'escepticisme.En: But if you think it's important, I'll go with you," responded Martí, with a touch of skepticism.Ca: Júlia, emocionada per l'aventura, va dir: "Crec que podria ser una llegenda urbana, però estic disposada a descobrir-ho.En: Júlia, excited about the adventure, said, "I think it could be an urban legend, but I'm willing to find out."Ca: "Així que, en una nit de novembre, van decidir investigar.En: So one night in November, they decided to investigate.Ca: Mentre s'apropaven a la fàbrica, la brisa feia ballar les fulles caigudes al seu voltant.En: As they approached the factory, the breeze made the fallen leaves dance around them.Ca: Els tres amics estaven alerta i una mica espantats.En: The three friends were alert and a little scared.Ca: Un cop dins, el soroll, un eco llunyà i constant, els va guiar cap a una porta mig amagada.En: Once inside, the noise, a distant and constant echo, guided them to a half-hidden door.Ca: Sota la porta, unes escales portaven a un soterrani fosc.En: Beneath the door, stairs led to a dark basement.Ca: A mesura que baixaven, la por es barrejava amb la curiositat.En: As they descended, fear mingled with curiosity.Ca: En aquell soterrani, hi havia equips estranys i proves suficients d'activitats il·lícites.En: In that basement, there were strange equipment and enough evidence of illicit activities.Ca: Caixes plenes de documents i roba indicaven una operació més sinistra del que havien imaginat.En: Boxes full of documents and clothing indicated an operation more sinister than they had imagined.Ca: Entenien que era un lloc utilitzat per tràfic d'éssers humans.En: They understood that it was a place used for human trafficking.Ca: Nil, Martí i Júlia van fotografiar tot el que van poder.En: Nil, Martí, and Júlia photographed everything they could.Ca: Sabien que aquesta vegada no deixarien que les seves preocupacions es desestimessin.En: They knew this time their concerns would not be dismissed.Ca: Amb les proves, van córrer cap a les autoritats locals.En: With the evidence, they ran to the local authorities.Ca: Uns dies després, gràcies a la seva informació, la policia va fer un registre al magatzem.En: A few days later, thanks to their information, the police raided the warehouse.Ca: Van descobrir una xarxa de tràfic de persones que operava allà.En: They uncovered a human trafficking network operating there.Ca: Nil, Martí i Júlia van ser lloats per la seva valentia i determinació.En: Nil, Martí, and Júlia were praised for their bravery and determination.Ca: Aquest esdeveniment va canviar els tres amics.En: This event changed the three friends.Ca: Nil es va adonar que confiar en la seva intuïció era essencial.En: Nil realized that trusting his intuition was essential.Ca: Martí va aprendre la importància de la lleialtat i Júlia va veure el poder de treballar en equip.En: Martí learned the importance of loyalty, and Júlia saw the power of teamwork.Ca: La vella fàbrica abandonada encara estava allà, però ara, els veïns no temien el seu misteri.En: The old abandoned factory was still there, but now, the neighbors no longer feared its mystery.Ca: Gràcies a tres joves valents, sabien que el desconegut podia ser dominat amb coratge i perseverança.En: Thanks to three brave young people, they knew that the unknown could be conquered with courage and perseverance. Vocabulary Words:afternoon: la tardaoutskirts: els aforesabandoned: abandonadalandscape: el paisatgerusted: oxideswindows: les finestresneighbors: els veïnscourage: el valordisappearances: les desaparicionsmystery: el misterilegend: la llegendaadventure: l'aventurabreeze: la brisaleaves: les fullesalert: alertascared: espantatsecho: l'ecodoor: la portastairs: les escalesbasement: el soterranifear: la porcuriosity: la curiositatequipment: els equipsevidence: les provesillicit: il·lícitesoperation: l'operaciótrafficking: el tràficauthorities: les autoritatsraid: el registrenetwork: la xarxa

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Mysterious Christmas Tale: The Enigmatic Winter Surprise Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-11-24-23-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Det var en gang i en koselig liten hytte, dekket av et tykt lag av snø i den norske villmarken.En: Once upon a time in a cozy little cabin, covered by a thick layer of snow in the Norwegian wilderness.No: Hytta var pyntet med julelys og kranser, mens høye furutrær omringet den som vakter.En: The cabin was decorated with Christmas lights and wreaths, while tall pine trees surrounded it like guards.No: Inne i hytta satt Lars og Astrid sammen med en gruppe venner.En: Inside the cabin, Lars and Astrid sat together with a group of friends.No: Det var jul, og de feiret høytiden med glede og varme.En: It was Christmas, and they celebrated the holiday with joy and warmth.No: Plutselig gjorde en bankelyd dem alle nysgjerrige.En: Suddenly, a knocking sound made everyone curious.No: Astrid reiste seg forsiktig fra den myke sofakroken.En: Astrid carefully got up from the soft corner of the sofa.No: Hun åpnet døra til den kalde vinterlufta.En: She opened the door to the cold winter air.No: Utenfor lå et mystisk pakke på dørstokken, halvveis begravd i snøen.En: Outside lay a mysterious package on the doorstep, half-buried in the snow.No: Lars ble straks nysgjerrig.En: Lars immediately became curious.No: "Vi må åpne den!En: "We have to open it!"No: " sa Lars, med øynene glitrende av eventyrlyst.En: said Lars, his eyes sparkling with a sense of adventure.No: Astrid så på ham med et skeptisk blikk.En: Astrid looked at him with a skeptical glance.No: "Vi vet ikke hvem denne er fra.En: "We don't know who this is from.No: Vi bør være forsiktige.En: We should be careful."No: "Lars nikket, men smilte fortsatt spørrende mot pakken.En: Lars nodded but still smiled questioningly at the package.No: "Hva om det er noe morsomt?En: "What if it's something fun?No: Noe som kan gi oss et ekstra krydder til ferien vår?En: Something that can add an extra spice to our holiday?"No: "Astrid tenkte seg om.En: Astrid thought it over.No: Hennes erfaringer med familiens gamle historier om mystiske hendelser gjorde henne bekymret.En: Her experiences with the family's old stories about mysterious events made her worried.No: "Hva om vi først finner ut hvem som sendte det?En: "What if we first find out who sent it?"No: "Men Lars kunne ikke vente.En: But Lars couldn't wait.No: Han grep pakken og begynte å pakke den ut, til tross for Astrids advarsler.En: He grabbed the package and began to unwrap it, despite Astrid's warnings.No: Inni fant de en innviklet utskåret trekasse dekket med gåtefulle symboler.En: Inside they found an intricately carved wooden box covered with enigmatic symbols.No: Astrid kikket nærmere på symbolene, redde for hva de kunne bety.En: Astrid looked closer at the symbols, afraid of what they might mean.No: "Vi bør finne ut hva dette betyr," sa Astrid, fast bestemt.En: "We should find out what this means," said Astrid, determined.No: "Vi kan spørre de lokale.En: "We can ask the locals."No: "De dro til den lille landsbyen i nærheten og snakket med en eldre mann som kjente til mytologien i området.En: They went to the nearby small village and spoke with an elderly man who knew about the mythology in the area.No: Han fortalte at symbolene var fra en gammel lokal legend og at kassen hadde blitt sendt som en julefredsoffer til nye beboere i landsbyen.En: He told them that the symbols were from an old local legend and that the box had been sent as a Christmas peace offering to new residents in the village.No: Tilbake i hytta så Lars på Astrid med et nytt perspektiv.En: Back in the cabin, Lars looked at Astrid with a new perspective.No: "Du hadde rett, Astrid.En: "You were right, Astrid.No: Det var lurt å være forsiktig," sa han, anerkjente hennes klokskap.En: It was wise to be careful," he said, acknowledging her wisdom.No: Astrid smilte med en lettelse, og tillot seg å være mer åpen for uventede eventyr.En: Astrid smiled with relief and allowed herself to be more open to unexpected adventures.No: De la kassen tilbake på sitt sted, og sammen feiret de en juleferie fylt med både lærerike opplevelser og magisk vinterglede.En: They placed the box back where it belonged, and together they celebrated a Christmas holiday filled with both educational experiences and magical winter joy.No: Hytta forble koselig og trygg i den snødekte norske skogen, mens vennene bevarte minnene om en jul som var både mystisk og minnerik.En: The cabin remained cozy and safe in the snow-covered Norwegian forest, while the friends cherished the memories of a Christmas that was both mysterious and memorable. Vocabulary Words:cozy: koseligcabin: hyttewilderness: villmarkwreaths: kransersurrounded: omringetknocking: bankelydcurious: nysgjerrigecorner: sofadoorstep: dørstokkenmysterious: mystiskadventure: eventyrskeptical: skeptiskpackage: pakkesparkling: glitrendespice: krydderunwrap: pakke utintricately: innvikletcarved: utskåretenigmatic: gåtefullesymbols: symbolerdetermined: fast bestemtmythology: mytologilegend: legendresidents: beboereacknowledging: anerkjentewisdom: klokskapunexpected: uventedeadventures: eventyrcherished: bevartememorable: minnerik

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Museum Mystery: The Thanksgiving Artifact Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-11-22-08-38-20-he Story Transcript:He: המוזיאון להיסטוריה טבעית היה מלא חיים ביום חג ההודיה.En: The Museum of Natural History was full of life on Thanksgiving Day.He: משפחות ומטיילים מילאו את האולמות הגדולים, והצעדים והלחשושים הדהדו בין הקירות המעוטרים בעיטורים של סתיו.En: Families and travelers filled the large halls, with footsteps and whispers echoing between the walls adorned with autumn decorations.He: אוריאל, אחראית המוזיאון, עברה מהצד האחד לצדו השני של האולם המרכזי, כשהיא מרוכזת במחשבות מטרידות.En: Uriel, the museum's manager, moved from one side to the other of the main hall, deeply absorbed in troubling thoughts.He: היא אהבה את עבודתה, אך היום נתקלת בבעיה קשה: חפץ יקר אבד בתערוכה עמוסת המבקרים.En: She loved her job, but today she faced a difficult problem: a valuable artifact was lost in the exhibition crowded with visitors.He: אוריאל, עם תשוקה נסתרת לארכאולוגיה ומורשת, פחדה שאם לא תמצא את החפץ, המנהל יראה בכך רשלנות מצדה ויפטר אותה.En: Uriel, with a hidden passion for archaeology and heritage, feared that if she didn't find the object, the director would perceive it as negligence on her part and fire her.He: הלחץ מההנהלה רק הגביר את החרדה שלה.En: The pressure from management only heightened her anxiety.He: היא היתה צריכה לתפקד בצורה מושלמת.En: She needed to perform flawlessly.He: בידיעה שלא תוכל לחפש לבדה בין כל המבקרים, היא החליטה לפנות לעזרה.En: Knowing she couldn't search alone among all the visitors, she decided to ask for help.He: מירי, מדריכה מודרכת, ודוד, אחד האוצרים הוותיקים, היו צוות אמין.En: Miri, a guided tour instructor, and David, one of the veteran curators, were a reliable team.He: עם מבט בוטח, היא לחשה להם על המצב, וביקשה את עזרתם בפתרון הבעיה בלי לעורר מהומה.En: With a confident look, she whispered to them about the situation and asked for their help in solving the problem without causing a scene.He: השלושה החליטו להתחיל בחיפוש זהיר בכל המתחמים.En: The three decided to start a careful search across all the sections.He: תוך כדי מעבר בין פסלים וסרקופגים, הם הבחינו כי הכל נמצא במקומו, פרט לחפץ הנעדר.En: As they moved through sculptures and sarcophagi, they noticed everything was in its place except for the missing artifact.He: הפחד החל לטפס בליבה של אוריאל, אך היא שמרה על קור רוח.En: Fear began climbing in Uriel's heart, but she maintained her composure.He: כאשר האולם הגדול התחיל להתרוקן מיותר מבקרים, באותו רגע תשומת לבם אליו הופנתה אל אחד התאים האחרונים.En: When the large hall started emptying of most visitors, their attention was drawn to one of the last booths.He: שם גילו עותק של הפריט שנאבד, שהושם בטעות במקומו הלא נכון על ידי מתמחֶה צעיר ונלהב.En: There, they discovered a copy of the lost item, mistakenly placed in the wrong spot by an eager young intern.He: במהירות ובשקט טיפלה אוריאל בהחזרת החפץ למוּצגוּת הנכונה שלו לפני שהמנהל הגיע לסיור מיוחד.En: Quickly and quietly, Uriel took care of returning the artifact to its rightful display before the director arrived for a special tour.He: ברגע שהחפץ חזר למקומו, נשמה אוריאל לרווחה, והרגישה שרווח לה ושונה מלא רחוק יותר ממנה.En: Once the artifact was back in its place, Uriel breathed a sigh of relief, feeling that a burden had lifted and was now far from her.He: לאחר סיום האירוע, מודעת להצלחתה להתמודד עם המשבר, החליטה אוריאל ללוות את המתמחֶה.En: After the event concluded, aware of her success in handling the crisis, Uriel decided to guide the intern.He: היא רצתה להקנות לו הבנה ומיומנות ללמוד יותר בלי פחד.En: She wanted to impart to him understanding and the skill to learn more without fear.He: יום חג ההודיה הסתיים בצורה מוצלחת, ולאוריאל היתה תחושת ביטחון חדשה בעצמה וביכולתה להוביל.En: Thanksgiving Day ended successfully, and Uriel had a newfound sense of confidence in herself and her ability to lead. Vocabulary Words:adorned: מעוטריםartifact: חפץtroubling: מטרידותabsorb: מרוכזתnegligence: רשלנותperform: לתפקדreliable: אמיןwhispered: לחשהscene: מהומהsculptures: פסליםsarcophagi: סרקופגיםcomposure: קור רוחbooths: תאיםcopy: עותקintern: מתמחֶהeager: נלהבrightful: מוּצגוּת הנכונהconcluded: סיוםimpart: להקנותskill: מיומנותcrisis: משברpassion: תשוקהfear: פחדהanxiety: חרדהflawlessly: בצורה מושלמתheritage: מורשתperform: לתפקדsolve: פתרוןhandle: לטפלconfidence: ביטחוןBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Broken Leg, Bound Souls: A Farmer's Humbling Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-11-19-23-34-02-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Војвођанско небо било је плаво и пространо, док је јесенски ветар шапутао кроз поља кукуруза и сунцокрета.En: The Vojvodian sky was blue and vast, while the autumn wind whispered through fields of corn and sunflowers.Sr: Њиве су биле окер боје, прошаране златним лишћем што је тек почело да пада са дрвећа.En: The fields were ochre, scattered with golden leaves just beginning to fall from the trees.Sr: Иза брежуљака, мале фарме су се расуле као бисери, свака са својом причом и људима који су их називали домом.En: Beyond the hills, small farms were spread out like pearls, each with its own story and the people who called them home.Sr: Једну од тих фарми водио је Никола, млади земљорадник у тридесетим.En: One of these farms was run by Nikola, a young farmer in his thirties.Sr: Није било овога јутра када није жудио да заоре своју њиву, осетећи мирис земље која је његовим рукама доносила живот.En: There wasn't a morning when he didn't yearn to plow his field, to feel the scent of the earth that brought life to his hands.Sr: Али, судбина је одлучила другачије.En: But fate had decided otherwise.Sr: Недавно је сломио ногу у несрећи на фарми.En: He had recently broken his leg in a farm accident.Sr: Лежао је у сенци старе шупе, са ногом наслоњеном на стог сена, док му је лице одисало забринутошћу.En: He lay in the shadow of an old shed, his leg propped up on a haystack, his face showing concern.Sr: Никола је често гледао кроз прозор своје куће, посматрајући Милана, његовог најбољег друга, како марљиво ради на њиви.En: Nikola often looked out the window of his house, watching Milan, his best friend, diligently working in the field.Sr: Милан је био спреман да му у свему помогне, али Никола је осећао снажну жељу да поново пронађе своју вредност кроз рад.En: Milan was ready to help him with everything, but Nikola felt a strong desire to rediscover his worth through work.Sr: Његова породица, нарочито сестра Јелена, упорно су га убеђивали да одмара.En: His family, especially his sister Jelena, persistently urged him to rest.Sr: "Мораш се одморити, брате," говорила је Јелена по сто пута на дан.En: "You must rest, brother," Jelena said a hundred times a day.Sr: Њене речи биле су пуне љубави, али и одлучности коју сестра може имати.En: Her words were full of love, but also the determination that only a sister can have.Sr: Никола је знао да је то добар савет, али у његовом срцу је буктала борба.En: Nikola knew it was good advice, but in his heart, there was a raging battle.Sr: "Шта ће рећи комшије ако ме виде беспомоћног?En: "What will the neighbors say if they see me helpless?"Sr: " мислио је.En: he thought.Sr: Осетивши тежину времена, једнога јутра одлучио је да покуша да сам обави посао.En: Feeling the weight of time, one morning he decided to try to do the work himself.Sr: Ослоњен на штап, Никола је кренуо међу редове кукуруза.En: Leaning on a stick, Nikola ventured among the rows of corn.Sr: Бол је сваким кораком постајао јачи, али његова одлучност није попуштала.En: The pain grew stronger with each step, but his determination did not waver.Sr: Једном када се нађе у средини поља, нога му је изненадно попустила, и он се срушио међу стабљике.En: Once he found himself in the middle of the field, his leg suddenly gave way, and he collapsed among the stalks.Sr: Викнула је Јелена, препознавши братовљев болни критик.En: Jelena screamed, recognizing her brother's cry of pain.Sr: Она и Милан пожурили су ка њему.En: She and Milan rushed to his side.Sr: Без речима, помогли су му да се врати до куће.En: Without words, they helped him back to the house.Sr: Док је седео са њима, осетио је смирење које није долазило од сопствене физичке снаге, већ од заједничке љубави и подршке.En: As he sat with them, he felt a calmness that didn't come from his own physical strength but from the shared love and support.Sr: "Морамо се држати заједно, Никола," рекао је Милан, топлим тоном.En: "We must stick together, Nikola," Milan said in a warm tone.Sr: "Твоја вредност није само у ономе што радиш сам.En: "Your worth isn't just in what you do alone."Sr: "Никола је напокон признао сам себи да му пријатељи и породица нису ту да га ослабе, већ да га ојачају.En: Nikola finally admitted to himself that his friends and family were not there to weaken him, but to strengthen him.Sr: Затворио је очи и захвалио се на помоћи коју више није одбијао.En: He closed his eyes and thanked them for the help he no longer refused.Sr: Тиме је разумео да се вредност не мери само радом него и љубављу коју делимо са другима.En: Through this, he understood that worth is not measured only by work but also by the love we share with others.Sr: На крају дана, док је сунце залазило иза златних поља, Никола је осетио нови почетак.En: At the end of the day, as the sun set behind the golden fields, Nikola felt a new beginning.Sr: Била је то зверка јесени која је донела ветар промене и лекцију коју ће чувати заувек.En: It was the beast of autumn that brought the wind of change and a lesson he would cherish forever. Vocabulary Words:vast: пространоochre: окерwhispered: шапутаоscattered: прошаранеbreeze: брежуљакаyearn: жудиоfate: судбинаpropped: наслоњеномconcern: забринутошћуdiligently: марљивоpersistently: упорноdetermination: одлучностиraging: букталаhelpless: беспомоћногventure: кренуоwaver: попушталаcollapsed: срушиоstalks: стабљикеcalmness: смирењеstrengthen: ојачајуbeast: зверкаcherish: чуватиplow: заореurging: убеђивалиshadow: сенциscent: мирисworth: вредностsupport: подршкеshared: делимоembarking: кретање

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Amidst the Shelves: A Tale of Friendship and Urgency Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-11-17-08-38-20-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Универзитетска библиотека у Београду увек је била место за прибежиште студената који су тражили мир за учење.En: The University Library in Belgrade has always been a refuge for students seeking peace to study.Sr: Зграда је величанствена, са високим полицама пуним књига.En: The building is magnificent, with tall shelves full of books.Sr: У јесен, хладноћа улази кроз благо отворене прозоре, супротстављајући се топлини лампи које покушавају да задрже рани вечерњи мрак.En: In autumn, the cold enters through slightly open windows, countering the warmth of the lamps trying to hold back the early evening darkness.Sr: Јелена, млада и амбициозна студенткиња економије, седела је за једним од столова, окружена књигама.En: Jelena, a young and ambitious economics student, was sitting at one of the tables, surrounded by books.Sr: Поново је била заборавила на време и прескочила доручак.En: Once again, she lost track of time and skipped breakfast.Sr: Када је појела сендвич који је мислила да је сигуран, није ни слутила шта ће се догодити.En: When she ate the sandwich she thought was safe, she had no idea what would happen.Sr: Одједном, осетила је свраб у грлу и видела отеклину на рукама.En: Suddenly, she felt an itch in her throat and saw swelling on her hands.Sr: С референцијални одсек стигао је Милан, њен колега са медицинског факултета.En: From the reference section came Milan, her colleague from the medical faculty.Sr: Брижни студент, увек пажљив када је Јелена у питању.En: A caring student, always attentive when it came to Jelena.Sr: Увек јој је саветовао да се пази и одмара више.En: He always advised her to be careful and to rest more.Sr: Но, њу је њен рад увек доводио до ивице.En: Yet, her work always pushed her to the edge.Sr: "Јелена, изгледа да ти није добро," рекао је Милан забринуто.En: "Jelena, you don't look well," Milan said worriedly.Sr: "Ма, ништа страшно," одговарала је Јелена покушавајући да остане мирна.En: "Oh, it's nothing serious," Jelena replied, trying to stay calm.Sr: Али Милан је приметио отеклину.En: But Milan noticed the swelling.Sr: "Не изгледа добро.En: "It doesn't look good.Sr: Мислим да је алергијска реакција.En: I think it's an allergic reaction."Sr: "Напетост је почела да расте.En: Tension began to rise.Sr: Јелена је осетила стегнутост у грудима, али је и даље покушавала да се држи.En: Jelena felt tightness in her chest, yet she still tried to hold on.Sr: "Јелена, морамо ићи до клинике.En: "Jelena, we need to go to the clinic.Sr: Одмах!En: Immediately!"Sr: " Милан је покушавао да убеди.En: Milan tried to persuade her.Sr: "У реду, ако ти тако мислиш," на крају је пристала, осећајући се све лошије.En: "Alright, if you think so," she finally agreed, feeling worse.Sr: Засути гужвом ученика и пијачним даном на улицама, борба је почела.En: Amidst the crowd of students and the market day on the streets, the struggle began.Sr: Милан је држао Јелену, водећи је пажљиво кроз гомилу.En: Milan held Jelena, carefully leading her through the throng.Sr: Њена слабост и страх натерали су је да се ослони на њега.En: Her weakness and fear made her lean on him.Sr: Дахћући и замало падајући, стигли су коначно до универзитетске клинике.En: Gasping and nearly falling, they finally reached the university clinic.Sr: Особље их је одмах прихватило, обезбеђујући Јелени хитну помоћ.En: The staff immediately received them, providing Jelena with urgent care.Sr: Док су седели у чекаоници, Јелена је схватила колико је срећна што има Милана.En: As they sat in the waiting room, Jelena realized how lucky she was to have Milan.Sr: Учила је важну лекцију о неопходности бриге за себе и прихватању помоћи када је потребно.En: She learned an important lesson about the necessity of taking care of herself and accepting help when needed.Sr: Милан је седео поред ње, задовољан што је успео да јој помогне.En: Milan sat next to her, pleased that he was able to help her.Sr: Унутрашње, схватио је да њихово пријатељство значи више од обичне академске везе.En: Internally, he realized that their friendship meant more than just an academic connection.Sr: Била му је важна.En: She was important to him.Sr: Вечер је стигла невероватном тишином, док су на граду Белграду сијали топли тонови јесењег сумрака.En: Evening arrived with incredible silence, as warm hues of autumn twilight glowed over the city of Belgrade.Sr: Банкетирајући њиховом ненаданом блискошћу, носили су у себи ново разумевање једно о другом и себи.En: Basking in their newfound closeness, they held a new understanding of each other and themselves.Sr: библиотека је наставила да свети светлост и знање, као сведок њихове приче.En: The library continued to light the way for knowledge, as a witness to their story. Vocabulary Words:refuge: прибежиштеmagnificent: величанственаshelves: полицеswelling: отеклинаthrong: гужвомurgently: хитнуreference: референцијалниattentive: пажљивtightness: стегнутостclinic: клиникаstaff: особљеnecessity: неопходностpersuade: убедиlean: ослониgasping: дахћућиweakness: слабостincredible: невероватномtwilight: сумракаglowed: сијалиsurrounded: окруженаcareful: пажљивоadvised: саветоваоurged: покушаваоurgent: хитнуacademic: академскеcountering: супротстављајућиambitious: амбициознаleaned: ослоњенаbasking: банкетирајућиunforeseen: ненаданом

Fluent Fiction - French: Innu Autumn Quest: A Journey for Healing in the Storm Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-11-13-08-38-20-fr Story Transcript:Fr: L'air frais d'automne enveloppait la communauté innue du nord de Québec.En: The crisp autumn air enveloped the Innu community in northern Québec.Fr: Les feuilles des arbres brillaient de mille nuances d'or et de rouille.En: The leaves on the trees shone with a thousand shades of gold and rust.Fr: Tout semblait paisible, mais pour Élodie, une inquiétude pesait lourdment.En: Everything seemed peaceful, but for Élodie, a heavy worry lingered.Fr: Son père, un homme d'une grande sagesse respecté dans le village, était soudainement tombé malade.En: Her father, a man of great wisdom respected in the village, had suddenly fallen ill.Fr: Dans la maison, Élodie veillait sur lui, son front plissé par l'inquiétude.En: In the house, Élodie watched over him, her brow furrowed with worry.Fr: Elle savait qu'une plante spéciale pouvait aider, une plante cachée dans la forêt dense.En: She knew that a special plant could help, a plant hidden in the dense forest.Fr: Mais cette plante rare ne poussait qu'à certains endroits et l'hiver approchait rapidement, rendant la quête périlleuse.En: But this rare plant only grew in certain places, and winter was quickly approaching, making the quest perilous.Fr: Rémi, son ami de toujours, était à ses côtés.En: Rémi, her lifelong friend, was by her side.Fr: Il connaissait bien les traditions de leur peuple et les anciens secrets de la forêt.En: He was well-versed in their people's traditions and the ancient secrets of the forest.Fr: Julien, un médecin venu de la ville, était aussi avec eux.En: Julien, a doctor who had come from the city, was also with them.Fr: Il ne connaissait pas les traditions locales, mais il voulait aider.En: He was unfamiliar with the local traditions but wanted to help.Fr: "Il faut trouver cette plante avant la tempête," dit Élodie, déterminée.En: "We need to find this plant before the storm," said Élodie, determined.Fr: Rémi hocha la tête.En: Rémi nodded.Fr: "Je pense savoir où chercher."En: "I think I know where to look."Fr: Julien les regarda avec un air sérieux.En: Julien looked at them with a serious expression.Fr: "Soyez prudents.En: "Be careful.Fr: La tempête arrive et ça peut être dangereux."En: The storm is coming, and it can be dangerous."Fr: Élodie hésita un instant, mais elle savait qu'il n'y avait pas de temps à perdre.En: Élodie hesitated for a moment, but she knew there was no time to lose.Fr: Elle décida de partir avec Rémi avant que la tempête ne frappe.En: She decided to set out with Rémi before the storm hit.Fr: Julien, malgré ses réserves, accepta de les accompagner.En: Julien, despite his concerns, agreed to accompany them.Fr: La forêt était calme, mais le vent commençait à se lever, apportant avec lui les premiers signes de la tempête.En: The forest was calm, but the wind began to rise, bringing with it the first signs of the storm.Fr: Ils marchèrent longtemps, cherchant la précieuse plante.En: They walked for a long time, searching for the precious plant.Fr: Rémi ouvrait la voie, utilisant ses connaissances ancestrales pour guider leurs pas.En: Rémi led the way, using his ancestral knowledge to guide their steps.Fr: Juste au moment où la première goutte de pluie tomba, Rémi s'arrêta.En: Just as the first raindrop fell, Rémi stopped.Fr: "La voilà !"En: "There it is!"Fr: s'écria-t-il.En: he exclaimed.Fr: Élodie s'agenouilla rapidement pour cueillir la plante avec précaution.En: Élodie quickly knelt down to carefully pick the plant.Fr: Elle se sentait soulagée, mais la tempête arrivait vite.En: She felt relieved, but the storm was approaching fast.Fr: Julien, qui les avait suivis, s'approcha avec un sourire rassurant.En: Julien, who had followed them, approached with a reassuring smile.Fr: "Retournons vite.En: "Let's go back quickly.Fr: Je vous aiderai."En: I will help you."Fr: Le retour fut difficile, sous des rafales de vent et de pluie, mais ensemble, ils réussirent.En: The return was difficult, in the gale and rain, but together, they succeeded.Fr: Arrivés au village, ils préparèrent le remède.En: Once back at the village, they prepared the remedy.Fr: Élodie, avec l'aide de Julien et de Rémi, suivit les instructions exactes.En: Élodie, with the help of Julien and Rémi, followed the exact instructions.Fr: Son père prit le remède, et peu à peu, ses forces revinrent.En: Her father took the remedy, and gradually, his strength returned.Fr: Élodie vit l'ombre de l'inquiétude s'effacer de son regard.En: Élodie saw the shadow of worry disappear from his gaze.Fr: Elle réalisa que les savoirs traditionnels et les sciences modernes pouvaient se compléter.En: She realized that traditional knowledge and modern science could complement each other.Fr: Fortifiée par cet événement, elle sentit en elle une nouvelle confiance.En: Strengthened by this event, she felt a new confidence within her.Fr: Le vent soufflait toujours dehors, mais dans la maison, une douce chaleur emplissait l'air.En: The wind still howled outside, but inside the house, a warm coziness filled the air.Fr: La paix était revenue.En: Peace had returned. Vocabulary Words:the air: l'airthe autumn: l'automnethe community: la communautéthe leaves: les feuillesthe trees: les arbresthe shades: les nuancesthe village: le villagethe house: la maisonthe brow: le frontthe worry: l'inquiétudethe plant: la plantethe forest: la forêtthe winter: l'hiverthe quest: la quêtethe storm: la tempêtethe wind: le ventthe signs: les signesthe raindrop: la goutte de pluiethe remedy: le remèdethe strength: les forcesthe shadow: l'ombrethe gaze: le regardthe knowledge: les connaissancesthe science: les sciencesthe confidence: la confiancethe warmth: la chaleurthe peace: la paixthe secrets: les secretsdangerous: dangereuxperilous: périlleux

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Cinnamon Twist: A Unique Journey to Christmas Dessert Victory Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-11-11-08-38-20-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Över dimman i den gamla sumpmarken kantad av kala träd, lyser Stockholm upp med sina juldekorationer.En: Above the mist in the old marshland bordered by bare trees, Stockholm shines with its Christmas decorations.Sv: Hösten hade kommit till sin rätt och Östermalm Saluhall var ett hav av färgglada bås fyllda med de mest lockande varor.En: Autumn had come into its own, and Östermalm Saluhall was a sea of colorful stalls filled with the most enticing goods.Sv: Johan, en ivrig amatörkock, trängde sig genom de fulla gångarna med Astrid, hans bästa vän, tätt vid hans sida.En: Johan, an eager amateur chef, squeezed through the crowded aisles with Astrid, his best friend, closely by his side.Sv: "Vi måste hitta det perfekta köttet," mumlade Johan med blicken fäst vid en köttdisk i närheten.En: "We must find the perfect meat," muttered Johan with his eyes fixed on a nearby meat counter.Sv: Astrid skrattade.En: Astrid laughed.Sv: "Perfekta köttet, säger du?En: "Perfect meat, you say?Sv: Varför inte bara blanda allt och se vad som händer?"En: Why not just mix everything and see what happens?"Sv: Johan skakade på huvudet.En: Johan shook his head.Sv: "Det handlar om att vinna tävlingen.En: "It's about winning the competition.Sv: Den ultimata julköttbullen kräver det bästa."En: The ultimate Christmas meatball requires the best."Sv: "Du vet att tävlingen handlar om smak, inte galenskap?"En: "You know the competition is about taste, not madness?"Sv: retades Astrid medan hon fingrade på några kryddor.En: teased Astrid while she fingered some spices.Sv: Östermalm Saluhall var full av liv.En: Östermalm Saluhall was full of life.Sv: Färska vinteräpplen vältrade över sina lådor, och luften bar en doft av kryddnejlika och kanel.En: Fresh winter apples tumbled over their crates, and the air was filled with a scent of cloves and cinnamon.Sv: Det var just dessa dofter som gav Johan en idé.En: It was precisely these fragrances that gave Johan an idea.Sv: "Kanel i köttbullar?En: "Cinnamon in meatballs?Sv: Det låter ändå inte vettigt," protesterade Johan invändande.En: That doesn't sound sensible," protested Johan hesitantly.Sv: Astrid log ironiskt.En: Astrid smiled ironically.Sv: "Men vem vet, kanske är det precis den galenskapen som behövs."En: "But who knows, maybe it's exactly the madness that's needed."Sv: Johan stirrade fascinerat på kryddhyllan.En: Johan stared fascinated at the spice shelf.Sv: Kanel i köttbullar?En: Cinnamon in meatballs?Sv: Det var något han aldrig hade övervägt tidigare.En: It was something he had never considered before.Sv: De fortsatte sin jakt efter kött – lyxigt kalvkött från slaktaren.En: They continued their quest for meat – luxurious veal from the butcher.Sv: Men idéen om kanelen dröjde kvar hos Johan.En: But the idea of the cinnamon lingered with Johan.Sv: Till sist, omgiven av julkransar och med händerna fulla av inköp, hade de allt de behövde.En: Finally, surrounded by Christmas wreaths and with their hands full of purchases, they had everything they needed.Sv: Eller hade de?En: Or did they?Sv: Johans tvekan störde honom.En: Johan's hesitation bothered him.Sv: Skulle han lita på Astrids galna förslag?En: Should he trust Astrid's crazy suggestion?Sv: När de väl kom hem började Johan laga sina köttbullar.En: Once they got home, Johan began making his meatballs.Sv: Varje ingrediens noggrant mätt.En: Every ingredient carefully measured.Sv: Astrid bläddrade i hans kokbok, mest för att reta honom.En: Astrid flipped through his cookbook, mostly to tease him.Sv: "Var är kryddan som stör alla?"En: "Where is the spice that everyone dislikes?"Sv: skämtade hon.En: she joked.Sv: Det var här Johan drog ett djupt andetag och gjorde sitt beslut.En: It was here that Johan took a deep breath and made his decision.Sv: En nypa kanel.En: A pinch of cinnamon.Sv: Bara det, som Astrid föreslog.En: Just that, as Astrid suggested.Sv: Resultatet?En: The result?Sv: Överraskande.En: Surprising.Sv: Doften som spred sig i rummet var både bekant och ny; något som kombinerade det traditionella med det oväntade.En: The scent that filled the room was both familiar and new; something that combined the traditional with the unexpected.Sv: På tävlingsdagen var Johan nervös.En: On the competition day, Johan was nervous.Sv: Bordet var dukat med köttbullarna prydligt uppradade.En: The table was set with the meatballs neatly arranged.Sv: Domarna tog emot maträtterna.En: The judges received the dishes.Sv: Johans hjärta slog fort.En: Johan's heart beat fast.Sv: Astrid försökte lugna honom medan domarna luktade och smakade.En: Astrid tried to calm him as the judges sniffed and tasted.Sv: Ögonblicket var spännande.En: The moment was thrilling.Sv: När resultaten kom, kunde Johan knappt tro det.En: When the results came, Johan could hardly believe it.Sv: Han hade vunnit!En: He had won!Sv: Domarna prisade köttbullarnas unika smak.En: The judges praised the meatballs' unique taste.Sv: "Traditionella, men med en oväntad twist," sa de.En: "Traditional, but with an unexpected twist," they said.Sv: När Johan och Astrid gjorde sin väg ut ur byggnaden med medalj i hand, kollade Johan på sin bästa vän.En: As Johan and Astrid made their way out of the building with a medal in hand, Johan looked at his best friend.Sv: "Jag kunde aldrig gjort det utan din galenskap."En: "I could never have done it without your madness."Sv: Astrid skrattade.En: Astrid laughed.Sv: "Kanske är galenskap precis det du behövde."En: "Maybe madness is exactly what you needed."Sv: Och från den dagen insåg Johan att ibland, kan humor och spontanitet leda till framgång.En: And from that day on, Johan realized that sometimes, humor and spontaneity can lead to success.Sv: Christmas på Östermalm blev något att minnas.En: Christmas at Östermalm became something to remember. Vocabulary Words:mist: dimmanmarshland: sumpmarkenbordered: kantadenticing: lockandeamateur: amatöraisles: gångarnacounter: köttdiskultimate: ultimatawreaths: julkransarspontaneity: spontanitethesitation: tvekanlingered: dröjdecrate: lådorcloves: kryddnejlikasensible: vettigtfascinated: fascineratluxurious: lyxigtbutcher: slaktareninspiration: idéunexpected: oväntadefragrance: doftenmedal: medaljsuccess: framgångcompetition: tävlingenmeasured: mättsneer: ironiskttantalizing: retaspristine: prydligtsniffed: luktadeteased: retade

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Mysteries of the Amazon: Ariel's Archeological Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-11-10-23-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: היער האמזונס מלא במסתורין.En: The Ya'ar Ha'Amazonas is full of mystery.He: אור השמש חודר דרך העלים הירוקים כמו טובעני זהב וירוק.En: Sunlight filters through the green leaves like pools of gold and green.He: הצלילים הם של זמזומי חרקים ושל קריאות בעלי חיים רחוקים.En: The sounds are of insects buzzing and the calls of distant animals.He: בעומק היער, בין עצים גבוהים בשמים, אריאל הצעיר עומד מגולף בעולם קדמוני של הרפתקה וגילויים.En: Deep in the forest, among trees that reach the sky, young Ariel stands sculpted in a primordial world of adventure and discoveries.He: אריאל הוא ארכיאולוג הרפתקן.En: Ariel is an adventurous archaeologist.He: הוא אוהב לגלות את סודות העולם העתיק.En: He loves to uncover the secrets of the ancient world.He: פעם, בעודו מטייל ביערות האמזונס, נתקל במאיה, מדריכה מקומית עם ידע רב על היער וסודותיו.En: Once, while wandering in the y'arot ha'Amazonas, he encountered Maya, a local guide with extensive knowledge of the forest and its secrets.He: מאיה הייתה לו לעזרה רבה.En: Maya was of great assistance to him.He: היא ידעה את כל הפינות הנסתרות ואת סכנות היער.En: She knew all the hidden corners and the dangers of the forest.He: באותו יום אביב, כשהאדמה לחה מתחת לנעליהם, אריאל מצא חפץ מוזר.En: On that spring day, with the ground damp beneath their shoes, Ariel found a strange object.He: זה היה פסל קטן עם חריטות עתיקות.En: It was a small statue with ancient carvings.He: בפנים הפסל, לתדהמתו של אריאל, היה מפתח סודי.En: Inside the statue, to Ariel's astonishment, was a secret key.He: מפה עתיקה לסביבה של ציוויליזציה אבודה.En: An ancient map depicting the surroundings of a lost civilization.He: "עלינו לעקוב אחרי המפה!En: "We must follow the map!"He: " אמר אריאל בהתרגשות.En: Ariel said excitedly.He: "זה רעיון מסוכן," ענה נועם, קולגה סקפטי.En: "That's a dangerous idea," replied Noam, a skeptical colleague.He: "היער הזה לא סלחן.En: "This forest is unforgiving.He: מזג האוויר והצמחייה הצפופה הם אתגרים רציניים.En: The weather and dense vegetation are serious challenges."He: "אריאל חשב לרגע.En: Ariel thought for a moment.He: הוא ידע שהמסע מסוכן, אבל התשוקה לגלות האמת בערה בו.En: He knew the journey was dangerous, but the passion to discover the truth burned within him.He: לבסוף, עם מבט נחוש הוא אמר, "אני מאמין במפה.En: Finally, with a determined look, he said, "I believe in the map.He: אני מאמין שעלינו לתת לסודות העבר סיכוי להתגלות.En: I believe we must give the secrets of the past a chance to be revealed."He: "מאיה הבחינה במבטו ובשקט הצטרפה אליו.En: Maya noticed his gaze and quietly joined him.He: לנועם לא הייתה ברירה אלא לבוא בעקבותיהם.En: Noam had no choice but to follow them.He: בחלקים העמוקים של היער עברו עליהם ימים קשים.En: In the deep parts of the forest, they endured tough days.He: גשם שוטף ירד, האוויר היה לח ודחוס, והדרכים כמעט בלתי עבירות.En: Torrential rain fell, the air was humid and dense, and the paths were almost impassable.He: אריאל ומאיה, עם כל צעד, הרגישו את הסכנה וההרפתקה כאחד.En: Ariel and Maya, with each step, felt both danger and adventure.He: לאחר שעות קשות של מסע, הם הגיעו לאזור מלא בפסלים ושרידים עתיקים.En: After difficult hours of travel, they reached an area filled with statues and ancient relics.He: אריאל קבע, "מצאנו את סימני הציוויליזציה האבודה.En: Ariel declared, "We have found the signs of the lost civilization."He: " השמחה הייתה קרובה אליו, אך הוא ידע שחייבים לחזור לפני שיהיה מאוחר מדי.En: Joy was close to him, but he knew they must return before it was too late.He: בדרך חזרה, תחת הפסקת הגשם והתבהרות השמיים, אריאל למד משהו חשוב.En: On the way back, under a break in the rain and clearing skies, Ariel learned something important.He: הוא הבין את ערכו של הידע המקומי של מאיה ואת חשיבות העבודה הצוותית.En: He understood the value of Maya's local knowledge and the importance of teamwork.He: המסע עצמו, ההרפתקה והאנשים, היו חשובים כמעט ככל התגלית עצמה.En: The journey itself, the adventure, and the people were almost as important as the discovery itself.He: הם שבו בבטחה לביתם, אריאל עם הגילוי החדש בלב ועם הערכה מחודשת לכל המסורת והידע שחלפו להם על הידיים בתהליך.En: They returned safely home, Ariel with the new discovery in his heart and a renewed appreciation for all the tradition and knowledge that passed through their hands in the process.He: המסע היה ארוך ומלא אתגרים, אבל התובנות והרגעים שתפסו היו פרס שאין שני לו.En: The journey was long and full of challenges, but the insights and captured moments were a reward like no other. Vocabulary Words:primordial: קדמוניarchaeologist: ארכיאולוגuncovers: לגלותencountered: נתקלextensive: רבastonishment: תדהמהdepicting: מתארתsceptical: סקפטיunforgiving: לא סלחןdense: צפוףgaze: מבטtorrential: שוטףhumid: לחimpassable: בלתי עבירותrelics: שרידיםappreciation: הערכהtradition: מסורתcaptured: תפסוadventure: הרפתקהmystery: מסתוריןfilters: חודרdistant: רחוקיםdetermined: נחושendured: עברוrevealed: להתגלותcivilization: ציוויליזציהnoticed: הבחינהpools: טובעניdiscovery: גילויskeptical: סקפטיBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Amsterdam's Hidden Secrets: The Mystery of the Vanishing Visitor Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-11-09-23-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De herfstbladeren ritselden zachtjes op de kasseien van Amsterdam.En: The autumn leaves rustled softly on the cobblestones of Amsterdam.Nl: Het was een gure dag, typisch voor deze tijd van het jaar.En: It was a chilly day, typical for this time of year.Nl: Sinterklaas was dichtbij, en overal in de stad voelde je de opwinding stijgen.En: Sinterklaas was near, and everywhere in the city, you could feel excitement rising.Nl: Maar in het Anne Frank Huis heerste een andere soort spanning.En: But in the Anne Frank Huis, a different kind of tension prevailed.Nl: Sven betrad het museum met een lichte frons op zijn voorhoofd.En: Sven entered the museum with a slight frown on his forehead.Nl: Hij was dol op geschiedenis, maar zijn nieuwsgierigheid werd vaak vergezeld door een lichte nervositeit.En: He loved history, but his curiosity was often accompanied by slight nervousness.Nl: Naast hem stond Maartje, een bruisende verschijning, die de groep bezoekers met enthousiasme welkom heette.En: Beside him stood Maartje, a lively presence, who greeted the group of visitors with enthusiasm.Nl: "Treed binnen in de geschiedenis!"En: "Step into history!"Nl: riep Maartje terwijl ze de rondleiding begon.En: called Maartje as she began the tour.Nl: Ondanks de drukte viel één man op: Bastiaan.En: Despite the crowd, one man stood out: Bastiaan.Nl: Hij stond stilletjes achterin, zijn ogen schoten af en toe naar de donkere hoekjes van het museum.En: He stood quietly at the back, his eyes occasionally darting to the dark corners of the museum.Nl: Sven kon zijn nieuwsgierigheid niet bedwingen.En: Sven couldn't contain his curiosity.Nl: Wie was deze man, en waarom leek hij zo afwezig?En: Who was this man, and why did he seem so distant?Nl: De rondleiding verliep rustig, tot Maartje plotseling stopte bij de smalle trap.En: The tour went smoothly until Maartje suddenly stopped at the narrow staircase.Nl: Haar vrolijke stem klonk bezorgd.En: Her cheerful voice sounded worried.Nl: "Het lijkt erop dat er iemand mist."En: "It seems someone is missing."Nl: Sven's hart begon sneller te kloppen.En: Sven's heart began to race.Nl: Een van de bezoekers was verdwenen.En: One of the visitors had disappeared.Nl: Sven's eerste reactie was paniek, maar Maartje's kalme houding hielp hem te focussen.En: Sven's first reaction was panic, but Maartje's calm demeanor helped him focus.Nl: "Laten we nadenken," zei ze vastberaden.En: "Let's think," she said determinedly.Nl: Sven wist dat hij meer moest doen dan alleen maar toekijken.En: Sven knew he had to do more than just watch.Nl: Hij keek naar de gastenlijst en besloot samen met Maartje de stappen van de groep te herhalen.En: He looked at the guest list and decided to retrace the group's steps with Maartje.Nl: Terwijl ze terugliepen door de kamers, viel Sven's oog op iets ongewoons.En: As they walked back through the rooms, Sven's eye caught something unusual.Nl: Onder een trap lag een klein, gekreukt brochure.En: Under a stairway lay a small, crumpled brochure.Nl: Hij knielde neer en zag tot zijn verbazing dat er een geheime doorgang achter verscholen lag.En: He knelt down and, to his surprise, saw that a secret passage was hidden behind it.Nl: "Maartje, kijk!"En: "Maartje, look!"Nl: riep Sven opgewonden.En: called Sven excitedly.Nl: Maartje kwam naast hem staan en samen onderzochten ze de doorgang.En: Maartje came over and together they examined the passage.Nl: En daar, aan het einde van de smalle gang, vonden ze de verdwenen bezoeker.En: And there, at the end of the narrow corridor, they found the missing visitor.Nl: Ze was veilig, maar verward en opgelucht nadat ze per ongeluk de trap had genomen.En: She was safe but confused and relieved after accidentally taking the wrong stairs.Nl: Toen de bezoeker veilig terug in de groep was, feliciteerde Maartje Sven met een brede glimlach.En: Once the visitor was safely back with the group, Maartje congratulated Sven with a broad smile.Nl: "Je hebt een geweldige speurneus," zei ze trots.En: "You have a great detective's nose," she said proudly.Nl: Sven voelde een warme glans van zelfvertrouwen.En: Sven felt a warm glow of self-confidence.Nl: Zijn nieuwsgierigheid en vastberadenheid hadden hem geholpen om het mysterie op te lossen.En: His curiosity and determination had helped him solve the mystery.Nl: Bij het verlaten van het museum zag Sven Bastiaan even glimlachen en een knikje naar hem geven, zoals een stille vorm van respect.En: As Sven left the museum, he saw Bastiaan smile briefly and give him a nod, as a silent form of respect.Nl: Sven wist dat hij uit deze ervaring was gegroeid.En: Sven knew he had grown from this experience.Nl: Hij kon zijn angst overwinnen en met vertrouwen naar de volgende uitdaging kijken.En: He could overcome his fear and look forward to the next challenge with confidence.Nl: De dag eindigde vredig, met de wetenschap dat een beetje moed vaak de sleutel is tot het ontdekken van verborgen geheimen.En: The day ended peacefully, with the knowledge that a bit of courage is often the key to discovering hidden secrets.Nl: En Sven nam trots afscheid van de historische muren van het Anne Frank Huis, klaar voor zijn volgende avontuur.En: And Sven proudly bid farewell to the historic walls of the Anne Frank Huis, ready for his next adventure. Vocabulary Words:rustled: ritseldencobblestones: kasseienchilly: guretypical: typischtension: spanningfrown: fronscuriosity: nieuwsgierigheidaccompanied: vergezeldnervousness: nervositeitlively: bruisendegreeted: welkom heetteenthusiasm: enthousiasmedarting: schotencorners: hoekjesabandoned: afwezigsmoothly: rustigworried: bezorgddemeanor: houdingdeterminedly: vastberadenretraced: herhalencrumpled: gekreuktbrochure: brochuresecret: geheimepassage: doorgangexamined: onderzochtenconfused: verwardrelieved: opgeluchtdetermine: vastberadenheidovercome: overwinnenconfidence: zelfvertrouwen

Fluent Fiction - Italian: High Waters and Hope: A Venice Tale of Survival and Cure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-11-08-23-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: L'autunno avvolge Venezia come una coperta grigia, mentre l'acqua alta continua a sommergere la città.En: L'autunno wraps Venezia like a gray blanket, while the high waters continue to submerge the city.It: Luca e Marco osservano l'acqua dalle finestre rotte del loro rifugio.En: Luca and Marco watch the water from the broken windows of their refuge.It: Marco tossisce piano, mentre Luca gli accarezza la testa, preoccupato.En: Marco coughs softly, while Luca strokes his head, worried.It: Sa che deve muoversi in fretta.En: He knows he needs to move quickly.It: "Giulia ci aspetta," dice Luca con determinazione.En: "Giulia is waiting for us," says Luca with determination.It: Sta parlando di una scienziata che ha conosciuto recentemente, una donna che dice di sapere come e dove trovare una cura.En: He is speaking about a scientist he recently met, a woman who claims to know how and where to find a cure.It: I tre si incontrano in Piazza San Marco, dove il suono dei passi è attutito dall'acqua che sale.En: The three meet in Piazza San Marco, where the sound of footsteps is muffled by the rising water.It: La nebbia avvolge la piazza, rendendo ogni movimento incerto.En: The fog envelops the square, making every movement uncertain.It: Giulia li guida con passo sicuro verso un'ex struttura di ricerca.En: Giulia guides them confidently toward a former research facility.It: "Era qui che lavoravo," dice sottovoce, mentre aggirano una colonna spezzata.En: "This is where I used to work," she says in a low voice, as they navigate around a broken column.It: Le calli sono come un labirinto liquido.En: The calli are like a liquid labyrinth.It: Ogni svolta sembra portare più vicino al pericolo che alla salvezza.En: Every turn seems to bring them closer to danger than to safety.It: Luca tiene stretto Marco, il cui respiro è affannoso.En: Luca holds Marco tight, whose breathing is labored.It: Giulia parla mentre camminano, spiegando che nella struttura potrebbero ancora esserci gli appunti dei ricercatori e una speranza per Marco.En: Giulia speaks as they walk, explaining that within the facility, researchers' notes and a hope for Marco may still exist.It: Finalmente arrivano.En: Finally, they arrive.It: L'edificio è mezzo sommerso, ma ancora accessibile.En: The building is half-submerged, but still accessible.It: Luca e Giulia aprono la porta con sforzo, entrando in una stanza piena di vecchi macchinari.En: Luca and Giulia open the door with effort, entering a room full of old machinery.It: Frugano tra i documenti, acqua che goccia dal soffitto.En: They rummage through the documents, water dripping from the ceiling.It: "Trovato!"En: "Found it!"It: esclama Giulia, sollevando una cartella di appunti.En: exclaims Giulia, lifting a folder of notes.It: Luca la guarda con speranza.En: Luca looks at her with hope.It: Tra i documenti, trovano anche una fiala.En: Among the documents, they also find a vial.It: È un trattamento sperimentale.En: It is an experimental treatment.It: Con abilità, Giulia somministra la dose a Marco.En: With skill, Giulia administers the dose to Marco.It: Luca trattiene il fiato mentre osserva i segni di miglioramento sul volto del fratello.En: Luca holds his breath as he watches signs of improvement on his brother's face.It: "Ce la farà?"En: "Will he make it?"It: chiede, con una speranza disperata.En: he asks, with desperate hope.It: Le acque salgono, prendendo possesso del laboratorio.En: The waters rise, taking over the laboratory.It: Devono andarsene, e in fretta.En: They must leave, and quickly.It: Usciti, le strade sembrano oceani.En: Once outside, the streets seem like oceans.It: Luca si sente perso, ma qualcosa cambia.En: Luca feels lost, but something changes.It: La forza e determinazione dentro di lui si risvegliano.En: The strength and determination within him awaken.It: Non è solo.En: He is not alone.It: Ha fiducia in Giulia e sa che Marco sta migliorando.En: He trusts Giulia and knows that Marco is improving.It: Attraversano Venezia nuotando, spingendosi avanti tra le onde.En: They cross Venezia by swimming, pushing forward through the waves.It: Quando finalmente raggiungono un luogo sicuro, Marco sorride.En: When they finally reach a safe place, Marco smiles.It: Gli occhi brillano di nuova energia.En: His eyes shine with new energy.It: Luca abbraccia Giulia.En: Luca embraces Giulia.It: "Grazie," dice, con gratitudine profonda.En: "Thank you," he says, with deep gratitude.It: Londra non è più solo un cumulo di rovine e storie perdute.En: Londra is no longer just a pile of ruins and lost stories.It: È un nuovo inizio per loro.En: It is a new beginning for them.It: Un'isola di speranza in un mare di incertezza.En: An island of hope in a sea of uncertainty.It: Assieme, sanno che possono superare qualunque ostacolo.En: Together, they know they can overcome any obstacle. Vocabulary Words:autumn: l'autunnoblanket: la copertahigh waters: l'acqua altarefuge: il rifugiocoughs: tossiscestrokes: accarezzaworried: preoccupatodetermination: la determinazionescientist: la scienziataclaim: affermasquare: la piazzafog: la nebbiamovement: il movimentoconfidently: con sicurezzalabyrinth: il labirintodanger: il pericolosafety: la salvezzabreathing: il respirolabored: affannosoresearchers: i ricercatorinotes: gli appuntiroom: la stanzamachinery: i macchinarirummage: fruganoceiling: il soffittofolder: la cartellavial: la fialaexperimental: sperimentaletreatment: il trattamentohope: la speranza

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: From La Rambla With Love: A Brother's Gift-Giving Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-11-07-23-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Els carrers de La Rambla a Barcelona estan plens de vida.En: The streets of La Rambla in Barcelona are full of life.Ca: Martí camina entre parades de colors vius, olors intensos i gent que va i ve.En: Martí walks among stalls of vivid colors, intense scents, and people coming and going.Ca: És tardor, la frescor de l'aire es barreja amb l'aroma de les castanyes torrades.En: It's autumn, the freshness of the air mingles with the aroma of roasted chestnuts.Ca: Martí té una missió clara: trobar el regal perfecte per a l'aniversari de la seva germana, Laura.En: Martí has a clear mission: to find the perfect gift for his sister Laura's birthday.Ca: Martí sap que la Laura aprecia els regals amb significat, però l'àmplia varietat d'opcions el fa dubtar.En: Martí knows that Laura appreciates meaningful gifts, but the wide variety of options makes him hesitate.Ca: Els ulls li ballen entre les parades: collarets fets a mà, mocadors de seda lluents, llibretes artesanes.En: His eyes dart between stalls: handmade necklaces, shiny silk scarves, artisan notebooks.Ca: Ell vol trobar alguna cosa única, però la indecisió l'envaeix.En: He wants to find something unique, but indecision overwhelms him.Ca: Entre la multitud, Martí s'atura davant d'una parada plena de joies delicades.En: Amidst the crowd, Martí stops in front of a stall full of delicate jewelry.Ca: Un braçalet atrau la seva atenció.En: A bracelet catches his attention.Ca: És senzill però té un detall especial: una petita peça de ceràmica pintada a mà.En: It's simple but has a special detail: a small hand-painted ceramic piece.Ca: El venedor, un home gran amb ulls brillants, explica que cada peça té una història única, una dedicatòria d'amor i records.En: The vendor, an old man with bright eyes, explains that each piece has a unique story, a dedication of love and memories.Ca: "Fer un regal així", diu el venedor, "és com regalar una part de tu.En: "Giving a gift like this," says the vendor, "is like giving a part of yourself."Ca: "Martí sent una connexió.En: Martí feels a connection.Ca: Recorda les tardes que passava amb la seva germana jugant a fer petites joies amb peces de colors.En: He remembers the afternoons spent with his sister making small jewelry pieces with colorful beads.Ca: Sap que aquest braçalet explicarà la seva pròpia història a la Laura.En: He knows this bracelet will tell its own story to Laura.Ca: Sense més dubtes, Martí decideix.En: With no more doubts, Martí decides.Ca: Compra el braçalet i contínua caminant per La Rambla, ara amb un somriure d'alleujament.En: He buys the bracelet and continues walking through La Rambla, now with a smile of relief.Ca: Ha après que seguint el cor, pot trobar la manera de fer sentir el seu amor.En: He has learned that by following his heart, he can find a way to express his love.Ca: Amb el braçalet ben embolicat a la butxaca, Martí se sent satisfet i preparat per sorprendre la seva germana.En: With the bracelet well-wrapped in his pocket, Martí feels satisfied and ready to surprise his sister.Ca: Sap que el més important és la intenció del regal.En: He knows that the most important thing is the intention of the gift.Ca: La perfecció està en el significat, no en la grandesa.En: Perfection is in the meaning, not in grandeur.Ca: Una vegada a casa, Martí espera amb il·lusió el dia de l'aniversari de Laura.En: Once home, Martí eagerly awaits Laura's birthday.Ca: Aquella nit, ell somnia amb els somriures i abraçades que vindran.En: That night, he dreams of the smiles and hugs to come.Ca: Martí ha après que seguir els seus instints pot portar a moments preciosos.En: Martí has learned that following his instincts can lead to precious moments.Ca: I així, enmig de La Rambla plena de vida, Martí fa un pas endavant en la seva pròpia història, amb el cor més ple i la confiança renovada.En: And so, amidst the lively La Rambla, Martí takes a step forward in his own story, with a fuller heart and renewed confidence. Vocabulary Words:the streets: els carrersthe gift: el regalthe freshness: la frescorthe scents: els olorsthe stall: la paradathe necklace: el collaretthe scarf: el mocadorthe notebook: la llibretathe bracelet: el braçaletthe vendor: el venedorunique: únic/athe jewelry: les joiesthe ceramic: la ceràmicathe dedication: la dedicatòriathe love: l'amorthe memory: el recordthe connection: la connexióthe pocket: la butxacathe smile: el somriurethe relief: l'alleujamentthe meaning: el significatthe grandeur: la grandesathe birthday: l'aniversarithe dream: el somnithe hug: l'abraçadathe instinct: l'instintthe heart: el corthe confidence: la confiançathe mission: la missióthe detail: el detall

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Rain, Shells, and New Friendships on Barceloneta Beach Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-11-07-08-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Les onades del mar xocaven suaument contra l'arena de la platja de la Barceloneta.En: The waves of the sea gently crashed against the sand on the Barceloneta beach.Ca: Els dies de tardor portaven un aire fresc, i el cel gris donava un toc especial al paisatge.En: The autumn days brought a fresh air, and the gray sky gave a special touch to the landscape.Ca: Oriol es trobava al costat dels seus companys d'institut, amb uns quants estudiants més que havien vingut d'excursió.En: Oriol found himself alongside his schoolmates, with a few more students who had come on the excursion.Ca: Només havia passat una hora des que havien arribat, però per a Oriol, el temps semblava avançar lentament.En: Only an hour had passed since they had arrived, but for Oriol, time seemed to move slowly.Ca: Pere, amb la seva naturalesa extrovertida, ja estava fent plans per explorar.En: Pere, with his extroverted nature, was already making plans to explore.Ca: "Marina, vols venir a veure les roques allà al final de la platja?En: "Marina, do you want to come see the rocks over there at the end of the beach?"Ca: " va cridar amb entusiasme.En: he shouted enthusiastically.Ca: Marina, amb un somriure ple d'aventura, va assentir amb el cap.En: Marina, with a smile full of adventure, nodded.Ca: "Oriol, què et sembla?En: "Oriol, what do you think?Ca: Ens acompanyes?En: Are you coming with us?"Ca: " va preguntar Pere.En: asked Pere.Ca: Oriol, tímid per naturalesa, va sentir una barreja d'emoció i recança.En: Oriol, shy by nature, felt a mix of excitement and reluctance.Ca: Volia impressionar Marina, però la idea de separar-se del grup i aventurar-se li causava una mica d'ansietat.En: He wanted to impress Marina, but the idea of separating from the group and venturing out caused him a bit of anxiety.Ca: Finalment, animat per les expectatives, va decidir anar amb ells.En: Finally, encouraged by the expectations, he decided to go with them.Ca: El trio va caminar per la vora, on el so del mar canviava amb les seves passes.En: The trio walked along the shore, where the sound of the sea changed with their steps.Ca: Marina reia amb cada pas i Pere feia comentaris divertits, sempre disposat a aixecar els ànims.En: Marina laughed with each step and Pere made funny comments, always ready to lift spirits.Ca: Oriol, encara una mica nerviós, es va trobar gaudint més del que havia esperat.En: Oriol, still a bit nervous, found himself enjoying it more than he had expected.Ca: De sobte, sense avís, el cel gris va començar a descarregar petites gotes de pluja.En: Suddenly, without warning, the gray sky began to release small drops of rain.Ca: Al principi, eren poc més que un serrell d'humitat en l'aire, però ben aviat es va convertir en un xàfec considerable.En: At first, they were little more than a fringe of moisture in the air, but soon it turned into a considerable downpour.Ca: Els tres van córrer cap al cafè de la platja, rient sota la inesperada dutxa.En: The three ran to the beach café, laughing under the unexpected shower.Ca: Un cop a l'interior, s'assegueren al voltant d'una taula petita.En: Once inside, they sat around a small table.Ca: Les gotes de pluja ressonaven al sostre de lona del cafè, creant una música tranquil·la acompanyada pel murmuri llunyà de les onades.En: The raindrops resonated on the café's canvas roof, creating a tranquil music accompanied by the distant murmur of the waves.Ca: "No m'hauria importat mullar-me, però estic contenta que ens hàgim arrecerat," va dir Marina, asseient-se amb els cabells lleugerament humits.En: "I wouldn't have minded getting wet, but I'm glad we took shelter," said Marina, sitting down with her hair slightly damp.Ca: La conversa va fluir amb naturalitat.En: The conversation flowed naturally.Ca: Oriol va començar a relaxar-se, compartint històries sobre les seves visites anteriors a la platja amb la seva família, i rient amb els comentaris de Pere i Marina.En: Oriol began to relax, sharing stories about his previous visits to the beach with his family, and laughing at the comments of Pere and Marina.Ca: Hi havia un cert sentiment de complicitat que va fer que Oriol se sentís part del grup.En: There was a certain feeling of camaraderie that made Oriol feel part of the group.Ca: Quan la pluja finalment va cedir i el cel va començar a clarejar, els tres van sortir del cafè.En: When the rain finally subsided and the sky began to clear, the three went out of the café.Ca: L'aroma fresc de la tempesta encara flotava en l'aire.En: The fresh aroma of the storm still lingered in the air.Ca: Oriol va prendre una gran respiració, sentint una nova confiança dins seu.En: Oriol took a deep breath, feeling a new confidence within him.Ca: Mentre passejaven per la platja recollint petxines brillants a la sorra molla, Oriol va comprendre que no necessitava esforçar-se tant per impressionar.En: As they strolled along the beach collecting bright shells in the wet sand, Oriol understood that he didn't need to try so hard to impress.Ca: El més important era ser ell mateix.En: The most important thing was to be himself.Ca: Amb un somriure serè, va agafar una petxina especialment bonica i va pensar en com aquest record perduraria molt més enllà de la tarda d'aquella excursió.En: With a serene smile, he picked up an especially beautiful shell and thought how this memory would last far beyond the afternoon of that excursion.Ca: I així, amb el sol lentament sortint d'entre els núvols, Oriol, Marina, i Pere van continuar explorant la platja de la Barceloneta, una mica més units després d'aquella inesperada aventura sota la pluja.En: And so, with the sun slowly emerging from the clouds, Oriol, Marina, and Pere continued exploring the Barceloneta beach, a bit more united after that unexpected adventure in the rain. Vocabulary Words:the waves: les onadesthe sand: l'arenathe beach: la platjathe landscape: el paisatgeschoolmates: companys d'institutthe excursion: l'excursióextroverted: extrovertidareluctance: la recançaanxiety: l'ansietatthe trio: el triothe shore: la voralaughter: rèiemthe downpour: el xàfecthe rain: la plujathe café: el cafèthe canvas roof: el sostre de lonato shelter: arrecerar-sethe murmur: el murmuritranquil: tranquil·ladamp: humitthe camaraderie: la complicitatto subside: cedirto collect: recollirthe bright shell: la petxina brillantthe wet sand: la sorra mollathe memory: el recordthe storm: la tempestato linger: flotarto impress: impressionarthe sky: el cel

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: From Classroom Partners to Lifelong Friends: Li & Xiao's Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-11-04-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在北京的一所公立高中，秋天的晨光透过窗户洒在桌上，学生们穿着整齐的校服在走廊里走动。En: In a public high school in Beijing, the autumn morning light poured through the windows, illuminating the desks, while students dressed neatly in their uniforms moved about the corridors.Zh: 地上铺满了金色的落叶，校园里充满了青春的气息。En: The ground was covered with golden fallen leaves, and the campus was filled with the aura of youth.Zh: 李伟和小明在课堂上第一次被分到了一组。En: Li Wei and Xiao Ming were assigned to a group for the first time in class.Zh: 他们要合作完成一个关于环保的项目。En: They had to collaborate on a project about environmental protection.Zh: 李伟是一个喜欢埋头学习的学生，他总是坐在教室的角落。En: Li Wei was a student who liked to bury his head in his studies, always sitting in the corner of the classroom.Zh: 他不太爱说话，也不太懂得如何与同学相处。En: He wasn't very talkative and didn't quite know how to interact with his classmates.Zh: 而小明正好相反，他聪明活泼，总是被同学们围绕着。En: In contrast, Xiao Ming was smart and lively, always surrounded by classmates.Zh: 但其实，他心里渴望的是真正的朋友，而不是那种表面上的热闹。En: However, deep down, he longed for true friends, rather than superficial buzz.Zh: 项目开始时，李伟有点紧张。En: At the beginning of the project, Li Wei was a bit nervous.Zh: 他怕小明觉得自己无聊。En: He was afraid Xiao Ming would find him boring.Zh: 但小明主动找他，问他一些关于项目的想法。En: But Xiao Ming took the initiative to approach him, asking for his thoughts on the project.Zh: 李伟有些惊讶，但还是慢慢地打开了话匣子。En: Li Wei was somewhat surprised but gradually began to open up.Zh: 他告诉小明自己对环境保护的兴趣，还聊起了家里的宠物猫和周末的爱好。En: He told Xiao Ming about his interest in environmental protection, and chatted about his pet cat and weekend hobbies.Zh: 小明听得很认真，点头表示赞同。En: Xiao Ming listened intently, nodding in agreement.Zh: 他也谈起了自己，谈到自己在学校的压力和对未来的不安。En: He also talked about himself, mentioning the pressure at school and his anxiety about the future.Zh: 李伟耐心地倾听，他们的谈话变得越来越自然。En: Li Wei listened patiently, and their conversation became increasingly natural.Zh: 渐渐地他们发现彼此的很多想法都相似。En: Gradually, they discovered that many of their ideas were similar.Zh: 随着项目的进行，他们的友情也越来越深厚。En: As the project progressed, so did their friendship.Zh: 但有些同学对他们的友谊有些怀疑，认为李伟和小明不可能成为朋友。En: However, some classmates were skeptical of their friendship, believing that Li Wei and Xiao Ming couldn't possibly become friends.Zh: 一次在食堂，几个同学开玩笑嘲笑李伟，小明站出来为他辩护：“李伟很聪明，我很高兴有他这样的朋友。”En: Once in the cafeteria, a few classmates jokingly teased Li Wei, and Xiao Ming stood up to defend him: "Li Wei is very smart, and I'm glad to have a friend like him."Zh: 食堂顿时安静了下来，大家都看着小明。En: The cafeteria suddenly went quiet, everyone watching Xiao Ming.Zh: 李伟感到一阵温暖，他终于感受到了真正的友谊。En: Li Wei felt a wave of warmth; he finally experienced true friendship.Zh: 项目顺利完成，老师给了他们很高的评价。En: The project was successfully completed, and the teacher gave them high praise.Zh: 比赛结束后，他们不仅收获了优秀的成绩，更收获了一段深厚的友情。En: After the competition, they gained not only excellent results but also a deep friendship.Zh: 李伟逐渐变得自信，开始愿意与更多的人交流。En: Li Wei gradually became more confident, starting to engage with more people.Zh: 而小明明白了友情的真正意义，再不是单纯的热闹和表面的幸福。En: Meanwhile, Xiao Ming understood the true meaning of friendship, no longer just seeking lively and superficial happiness.Zh: 他知道，能够遇到李伟这样的朋友，是他最大的幸运。En: He realized that meeting a friend like Li Wei was his greatest fortune.Zh: 秋天的阳光依旧温暖，他们并肩走在校园的操场上，落叶在他们的脚下沙沙作响。En: The autumn sunlight remained warm as they walked side by side on the campus playground, the fallen leaves rustling beneath their feet.Zh: 他们知道，这段友谊在美丽的秋天里种下了根，会在未来更加坚定地成长。En: They knew that this friendship, rooted in the beautiful autumn, would grow stronger in the future. Vocabulary Words:pour: 洒illuminating: 照亮corridors: 走廊aura: 气息collaborate: 合作buried: 埋头interact: 相处superficial: 表面上的initiative: 主动nodding: 点头intently: 认真地skeptical: 怀疑teased: 嘲笑defend: 辩护confidence: 自信engage: 交流fortune: 幸运remain: 依旧playground: 操场rustling: 沙沙作响youth: 青春assigned: 分到anxiety: 不安praise: 评价experienced: 感受lively: 活泼pressure: 压力competition: 比赛gradually: 逐渐meaning: 意义

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: From Shadows to Shine: Núria's Heartfelt Castanyada Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-11-04-08-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Les fulles grogues i roges decoraven el pati del institut públic de Barcelona, preparat per a la celebració de la Castanyada.En: The yellow and red leaves decorated the courtyard of the public school in Barcelona, all set for the celebration of la Castanyada.Ca: Les olors de les castanyes torrades omplien l'aire i la música alegre ressonava pels passadissos.En: The smell of roasted chestnuts filled the air, and cheerful music resonated through the hallways.Ca: Núria va observar les preparacions amb entusiasme.En: Núria watched the preparations with enthusiasm.Ca: Ella sempre s'ha sentit un xic amagada darrere dels seus amics.En: She had always felt a bit hidden behind her friends.Ca: Però, avui volia brillar.En: But today, she wanted to shine.Ca: Jordi, com sempre, animava a tothom a unir-se a les activitats esportives planeades.En: Jordi, as always, encouraged everyone to join in the planned sports activities.Ca: Ell havia organitzat un concurs de castanyes on tothom volia participar.En: He had organized a chestnut contest that everyone wanted to participate in.Ca: Marta, amb el seu caràcter tranquil, preparava una exposició d'art al racó de la sala principal.En: Marta, with her calm demeanor, was preparing an art exhibition in the corner of the main hall.Ca: Els seus dibuixos sempre reflectien la seva passió i destresa, acaparant mirades d'admiració.En: Her drawings always reflected her passion and skill, attracting admiring looks.Ca: Mentre la festa s'omplia de rialles i converses, Núria es va dirigir cap al tauler d'anuncis per comprovar el programa del dia.En: As the party filled with laughter and conversations, Núria headed to the notice board to check the day's program.Ca: Estava decidida a trobar la manera de ser més present, de deixar una marca entre els seus companys.En: She was determined to find a way to be more present, to leave a mark among her classmates.Ca: Però just aleshores, un murmuri preocupat va recórrer la multitud.En: But just then, a worried murmur ran through the crowd.Ca: Marta estava a terra, amb les mans sobre el pit, intentant respirar.En: Marta was on the ground, with her hands on her chest, trying to breathe.Ca: Un atac d'asma la va colpejar inesperadament.En: An asthma attack had struck her unexpectedly.Ca: Núria va sentir una punxada al cor.En: Núria felt a pang in her heart.Ca: Sabia què havia de fer, encara que això suposés perdre el moment de lluir-se durant l'esdeveniment.En: She knew what she had to do, even if it meant losing her moment to shine during the event.Ca: Els seus instints i el seu bon cor van prevaler.En: Her instincts and her good heart prevailed.Ca: Sense pensar-ho dos cops, Núria es va apropar a Marta i la va ajudar a seure.En: Without thinking twice, Núria approached Marta and helped her sit up.Ca: Amb veu ferma, va cridar Jordi, que es va precipitar ràpidament per ajudar-les.En: With a firm voice, she called for Jordi, who rushed over quickly to help them.Ca: Mentre Núria mantenia la calma, va donar instruccions clares a Jordi: "Truca a l'infermera, ràpid!En: While Núria remained calm, she gave clear instructions to Jordi: "Call the nurse, quickly!"Ca: "La tensió es va dissipar gradualment a mesura que el personal de l'escola arribava i Marta recuperava l'aire.En: The tension gradually dissipated as the school staff arrived, and Marta caught her breath.Ca: Les seves mans ja no tremolaven.En: Her hands no longer trembled.Ca: Un cop la situació es va estabilitzar, Marta va agafar la mà de Núria amb ulls brillants, plens d'agraïment.En: Once the situation stabilized, Marta grasped Núria's hand with shining eyes full of gratitude.Ca: "Gràcies, Núria", va dir entre xuclets.En: "Thank you, Núria," she said between gasps.Ca: Quan l'enrenou va acabar, molts estudiants que estaven a prop es van fixar en la generositat i l'agilitat de Núria.En: When the commotion was over, many students nearby noticed Núria's generosity and agility.Ca: Jordi, amb un somriure d'admiració, va donar unes copets a l'espatlla de Núria.En: Jordi, with a smile of admiration, patted Núria's shoulder.Ca: "Ets increïble, sempre has estat una gran amiga", li va dir.En: "You're incredible, you've always been a great friend," he told her.Ca: Aquella nit, mentre les fulles cruixien sota els seus peus de camí a casa, Núria va sentir una satisfacció que mai havia experimentat abans.En: That night, as the leaves crunched beneath her feet on the way home, Núria felt a satisfaction she had never experienced before.Ca: No eren només les paraules d'apreciació o les mirades reconegudes.En: It wasn't just the words of appreciation or the recognizing looks.Ca: Era la certesa que, en ajudar Marta, havia trobat el seu lloc, la seva importància i confiança en si mateixa.En: It was the certainty that, in helping Marta, she had found her place, her importance, and confidence in herself.Ca: Finalment havia après que ser valuosa no necessitava d'aparadors ni d'aprovació externa.En: Finally, she had learned that being valuable didn't require showmanship or external approval.Ca: Només de ser autèntica i de seguir el seu cor.En: Just being authentic and following her heart.Ca: Així, amb el somriure de Marta gravat al seu cap, va deixar que l'alegria de la Castanyada la portés en una nova direcció.En: Thus, with Marta's smile etched in her mind, she let the joy of la Castanyada lead her in a new direction. Vocabulary Words:the courtyard: el patithe celebration: la celebracióthe chestnuts: les castanyesresonated: ressonavaenthusiasm: entusiasmeto shine: brillarto encourage: animarthe demeanor: el caràcterthe art exhibition: l'exposició d'artto reflect: reflectirthe notice board: el tauler d'anuncisthe murmur: el murmurithe crowd: la multitudan asthma attack: un atac d'asmaunexpectedly: inesperadamentthe moment: el momentinstincts: instintsto prevail: prevalerto breathe: respirarthe nurse: l'infermeratension: la tensióto tremble: tremolargratitude: l'agraïmentthe commotion: l'enrenouthe generosity: la generositatsatisfaction: satisfaccióappreciation: apreciaciócertainty: certesaself-confidence: confiança en si mateixaauthentic: autèntica

Fluent Fiction - Danish: A Halloween Secret: Love and Loyalty at Tivoli Gardens Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-10-31-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Tivoli Gardens glødede i skæret af de mange lygter og græskar, der prydede stierne.En: Tivoli Gardens glowed in the light of the many lanterns and pumpkins that adorned the paths.Da: Det var Halloween, og selvom aftenen var kølig, fyldte varme fra græskarlygter og glade stemmer luften.En: It was Halloween, and although the evening was cool, warmth from the pumpkin lanterns and happy voices filled the air.Da: Freja gik målrettet gennem menneskemængden, mens hendes øjne uafbrudt spejdede efter hendes kontakt.En: Freja walked purposefully through the crowd, her eyes constantly scanning for her contact.Da: Mads gik ved siden af hende, klædt ud som en munter pirat.En: Mads walked beside her, dressed as a cheerful pirate.Da: "Freja, har du set Sofie?"En: "Freja, have you seen Sofie?"Da: spurgte han lykkeligt.En: he asked happily.Da: Han havde planlagt sin store overraskelse i ugevis.En: He had been planning his big surprise for weeks.Da: Men Freja havde andet i tankerne; et meget vigtigt møde ventede hende.En: But Freja had other things on her mind; a very important meeting awaited her.Da: Da de nåede den store springvand, stoppede Mads og prikkede Freja på skulderen.En: When they reached the large fountain, Mads stopped and tapped Freja on the shoulder.Da: "Jeg har tænkt mig at fri til hende.En: "I'm going to propose to her.Da: Kan du hjælpe mig med at få hende herover på det rette tidspunkt?"En: Can you help me get her over here at the right time?"Da: Frejas hjerte sank lidt.En: Freja's heart sank a little.Da: Hun var nødt til at hjælpe Mads, men hendes mission var også presserende.En: She had to help Mads, but her mission was also urgent.Da: Sofie ankom kort tid efter, iført en sort heksedragt.En: Sofie arrived shortly after, dressed in a black witch costume.Da: Hendes øjne strålede, men hun virkede også en smule mistænksom.En: Her eyes sparkled, but she also seemed a bit suspicious.Da: "Hvad er det, Mads, der er så hemmelighedsfuldt?"En: "What is it, Mads, that's so secretive?"Da: spurgte hun med et skævt smil.En: she asked with a crooked smile.Da: Freja ledte efter sin kontakt.En: Freja was looking for her contact.Da: Hun havde kun få minutter tilbage.En: She had only a few minutes left.Da: Pludselig opstod en god mulighed.En: Suddenly, a good opportunity arose.Da: "Åh, kom, Sofie.En: "Oh, come, Sofie.Da: Se lige den fine spøgelseshus derovre!"En: Just look at that nice haunted house over there!"Da: fremsagde Freja, mens hun diskret pegede.En: Freja exclaimed while discreetly pointing.Da: Sofie lod sig trække til siden, mens En person i en lang kappe kom tættere på.En: Sofie allowed herself to be pulled aside, as a person in a long cloak came closer.Da: Freja hviskede hurtigt den aftalte sætning til den kappeklædte skikkelse, der smilede og gav hende en lille forseglet konvolut.En: Freja quickly whispered the agreed phrase to the cloaked figure, who smiled and handed her a small sealed envelope.Da: Freja stak den i lommen og vendte sig tilbage mod Mads og Sofie.En: Freja tucked it into her pocket and turned back to Mads and Sofie.Da: I mellemtiden havde Mads knælet foran springvandet.En: In the meantime, Mads had knelt in front of the fountain.Da: Engang så virkeligt løftet han en lille glitrende ring op mod Sofie.En: Once so real, he lifted a small sparkling ring toward Sofie.Da: "Sofie, vil du gifte dig med mig?"En: "Sofie, will you marry me?"Da: Freja holdt vejret, bange for at deres lille afbræk havde ødelagt øjeblikket.En: Freja held her breath, afraid their little interruption had ruined the moment.Da: Men Sofie gispede og tog hænderne til munden, inden hun lo og nikkede.En: But Sofie gasped and brought her hands to her mouth before laughing and nodding.Da: "Ja, selvfølgelig vil jeg det!"En: "Yes, of course I will!"Da: Folkemængden omkring dem klappede, og Freja åndede lettet op.En: The crowd around them applauded, and Freja breathed a sigh of relief.Da: Hun havde klaret det.En: She had done it.Da: Da aftenen sluttede, og Tivoli Gardens var fyldt med musik og latter, gik Freja, Mads og Sofie arm i arm.En: As the evening ended and Tivoli Gardens was filled with music and laughter, Freja, Mads, and Sofie walked arm in arm.Da: Freja følte en varm følelse af tilfredshed.En: Freja felt a warm sense of satisfaction.Da: Hun havde gennemført sin mission og samtidig hjulpet sine venner med at få en uforglemmelig aften.En: She had completed her mission and, at the same time, helped her friends have an unforgettable evening.Da: Freja lærte, at venskab og loyalitet kunne gå hånd i hånd, selv med en hemmelig og risikabel karriere.En: Freja learned that friendship and loyalty could go hand in hand, even with a secret and risky career.Da: Og mens Tivoli lukkede for natten, vidste hun, at endnu en eventyr nat ventede.En: And as Tivoli closed for the night, she knew that yet another adventurous night awaited. Vocabulary Words:glowed: glødedelantern: lygteadorned: prydedepurposefully: målrettetscanning: spejdedepirate: piratsurprise: overraskelsemission: missionurgent: presserendefountain: springvandpropose: fricostume: dragtcrooked: skævtsuspicious: mistænksomhaunted: spøgelseshuscloaked: kappeklædteenvelope: konvolutknelt: knæletsparkling: glitrendegasped: gispedeapplauded: klappederelief: lettetsatisfaction: tilfredshedunforgettable: uforglemmeligloyalty: loyalitetrisky: risikabeladventurous: eventyrcloak: kappesealed: forsegletinterruption: afbræk

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Finding Balance: An Office Halloween Like Never Before Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-10-30-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Les fulles dels plataners de l'avinguda es movien alegrement amb la brisa d'octubre.En: The leaves of the plataners along the avenue moved joyfully with the October breeze.Ca: A l'oficina, al centre de Barcelona, es respirava un aire de misteri.En: In the office, in the center of Barcelona, there was an air of mystery.Ca: Era la temporada de Halloween, i tothom tenia les expectatives altes per la celebració anual.En: It was the Halloween season, and everyone had high expectations for the annual celebration.Ca: Martí, Núria i Oriol seure al voltant d'una gran taula de reunió.En: Martí, Núria, and Oriol were sitting around a large meeting table.Ca: Les finestres mostraven la ciutat des de dalt amb el cel de tardor.En: The windows showed the city from above with the autumn sky.Ca: Núria, amb la seva energia habitual, aixecà una cartolina plena d'idees.En: Núria, with her usual energy, raised a poster board full of ideas.Ca: "Podem decorar l'entrada amb teranyines falses i abóbors!En: "We can decorate the entrance with fake cobwebs and pumpkins!"Ca: " La seva veu estava plena d'entusiasme.En: Her voice was full of enthusiasm.Ca: "I les disfresses!En: "And the costumes!Ca: Tothom pot venir disfressat el dia de la festa.En: Everyone can come dressed up on the day of the party."Ca: "Oriol, amb els braços creuats, va aixecar una cella.En: Oriol, with his arms crossed, raised an eyebrow.Ca: "Però Núria, hem de recordar que encara som una oficina.En: "But Núria, we have to remember that we are still an office.Ca: No podem perdre el focus en els nostres projectes.En: We can't lose focus on our projects."Ca: "Martí, que escoltava atentament, contemplava com trobar l'equilibri.En: Martí, who was listening attentively, contemplated how to find the balance.Ca: Sabia que la festa era important per a la moral de l'oficina, però no volia que afectés la productivitat.En: He knew that the party was important for the office morale, but he didn't want it to affect productivity.Ca: Va notar que era el moment de parlar.En: He realized it was time to speak.Ca: "Escolta, què et sembla si fem un concurs de disfresses a l'hora de dinar?En: "Listen, how about we have a costume contest during lunchtime?Ca: Així hi haurà temps per treballar i per divertir-nos sense interrompre la feina.En: That way, there will be time to work and have fun without interrupting the work."Ca: "Núria aplaudí la idea.En: Núria applauded the idea.Ca: "Podem fer un premi per a la millor disfressa!En: "We can have a prize for the best costume!Ca: Això animarà tothom a participar.En: That will encourage everyone to participate."Ca: "Oriol somrigué lleugerament.En: Oriol smiled slightly.Ca: "Em sembla raonable.En: "That seems reasonable.Ca: Si mantenim les decoracions senzilles i compactes, podrà funcionar bé.En: If we keep the decorations simple and compact, it should work well."Ca: "Martí es va sentir orgullós d'haver trobat una solució.En: Martí felt proud to have found a solution.Ca: Un cop presa la decisió, van seguir amb els preparatius plens d'energia.En: Once the decision was made, they continued with preparations full of energy.Ca: El dia de la celebració, l'oficina estava plena de somriures i disfresses originals.En: On the day of the celebration, the office was filled with smiles and original costumes.Ca: La combinació d'elements clàssics de Halloween i la rutina diària es va harmonitzar a la perfecció.En: The combination of classic Halloween elements and the daily routine harmonized perfectly.Ca: A mesura que la tarda acabava, Martí va fer un pas enrere i va observar el resultat.En: As the afternoon ended, Martí stepped back and observed the result.Ca: Els treballadors tornarien a les seves taules content i amb una experiència agradable compartida.En: The workers would return to their desks happy and with a pleasant shared experience.Ca: Führinten d'aquest èxit, Martí va comprendre que la seva passió per la creativitat, combinada amb la seva atenció al detall, podia donar grans resultats.En: Inspired by this success, Martí understood that his passion for creativity, combined with his attention to detail, could yield great results.Ca: La celebració es va tancar amb un brindis de suc de taronja, entre rialles i un sentiment de comunitat renovat.En: The celebration closed with a toast of orange juice, amidst laughter and a renewed sense of community.Ca: Martí es va adonar que havia crescut.En: Martí realized he had grown.Ca: Ja no era només el noi detallista, sinó algú capaç de portar emoció i ordre alhora.En: He was no longer just the detail-oriented guy, but someone capable of bringing emotion and order at the same time.Ca: I així, l'oficina va continuar, més unida, esperant la propera aventura.En: And so, the office continued, more united, awaiting the next adventure. Vocabulary Words:the plataners: els platanersthe avenue: l'avingudathe breeze: la brisathe air of mystery: l'aire de misterithe expectations: les expectativesthe poster board: la cartolinathe cobwebs: les teranyinesthe pumpkins: les abóborsthe costume: la disfressathe enthusiasm: l'entusiasmethe eyebrow: la cellathe balance: l'equilibrithe morality: la moralthe productivity: la productivitatthe competition: el concursthe lunchtime: l'hora de dinarthe prize: el premithe solution: la solucióthe decorations: les decoracionsthe preparations: els preparatiusthe combination: la combinacióthe daily routine: la rutina diàriathe smile: el somriurethe experience: l'experiènciathe success: l'èxitthe detail: el detallthe toast: el brindisthe laughter: les riallesthe community: la comunitatthe adventure: l'aventura

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Caught in the Chaos: How an Unexpected Twist Launched New Heights Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-10-28-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Op een drukke herfstdag leek Amsterdam Airport Schiphol een schilderachtig tafereel.En: On a busy autumn day, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol looked like a picturesque scene.Nl: Binnen in de terminal krioelden reizigers, sommigen verkleed in Halloween-kostuums, terwijl buiten de bladeren wilden dwarrelden in de wind.En: Inside the terminal, travelers bustled about, some dressed in Halloween costumes, while outside the leaves danced wildly in the wind.Nl: De luchthaventerminal was een mengelmoes van levendigheid en technologie.En: The airport terminal was a mix of liveliness and technology.Nl: Sanne stond midden in die drukte, haar hand stevig om haar rolkoffer geklemd.En: Sanne stood in the middle of that bustle, her hand tightly gripping her rolling suitcase.Nl: Ze was nerveus.En: She was nervous.Nl: Haar maag draaide zich om bij de gedachte aan de vlucht naar Londen, waar ze een belangrijke presentatie zou geven.En: Her stomach churned at the thought of the flight to London, where she was to give an important presentation.Nl: Sanne was een grafisch ontwerper, creatief maar altijd met een zekere argwaan.En: Sanne was a graphic designer, creative but always with a certain wariness.Nl: Ze had een hekel aan vliegen en hoopte dat de vlucht vlot zou verlopen.En: She hated flying and hoped the flight would go smoothly.Nl: Maar het lot had andere plannen.En: But fate had other plans.Nl: Terwijl Sanne zich klaarmaakte bij de gate, voelde ze plotseling haar huid tintelen en haar keel opzwellen.En: As Sanne prepared at the gate, she suddenly felt her skin tingle and her throat swell.Nl: Een ernstige allergische reactie overviel haar.En: A severe allergic reaction overcame her.Nl: Paniek sloeg toe.En: Panic set in.Nl: Het zweet brak haar uit terwijl ze naar de dichtstbijzijnde medische post strompelde.En: Sweat broke out as she stumbled toward the nearest medical station.Nl: Ze wist dat ze risico nam door niet meteen aan boord te gaan, maar ze had geen keus.En: She knew she was taking a risk by not boarding immediately, but she had no choice.Nl: Verder vliegen was onmogelijk in deze toestand.En: Continuing the flight was impossible in this condition.Nl: In de medische post stelden de artsen haar gerust, maar ze waarschuwden dat ze moest wachten tot de symptomen onder controle waren.En: At the medical station, doctors reassured her, but warned that she had to wait until the symptoms were under control.Nl: Met een bonzend hart belde Sanne Bram, haar collega in Londen.En: With a pounding heart, Sanne called Bram, her colleague in London.Nl: Ze had hem nodig.En: She needed him.Nl: Haar presentatie zou niet op tijd gehaald worden en ze moest hulp inschakelen.En: Her presentation would not be on time, and she had to enlist help.Nl: “Bram, ik zit vast op Schiphol,” stamelde Sanne.En: “Bram, I'm stuck at Schiphol,” Sanne stammered.Nl: “Kun jij voor mij inspringen?En: “Can you fill in for me?Nl: Ik stuur de presentatie door via video.” Bram begreep snel de ernst van de situatie.En: I'll send the presentation via video.” Bram quickly understood the seriousness of the situation.Nl: "Natuurlijk, maak je geen zorgen.En: "Of course, don't worry.Nl: We regelen het," antwoordde hij met een geruststellende stem.En: We'll manage," he replied in a reassuring voice.Nl: Sanne voelde zich iets kalmer worden terwijl ze de presentatie voorbereidde en doorstuurde.En: Sanne felt a bit calmer as she prepared and sent the presentation.Nl: Uren leken voorbij te kruipen terwijl Sanne herstelde, en toen het medische team haar eindelijk toestond om te vliegen, was de spanning niet verdwenen.En: Hours seemed to crawl by as Sanne recovered, and when the medical team finally allowed her to fly, the tension hadn't disappeared.Nl: Ze pakte de volgende vlucht naar Londen met een nieuwe vastberadenheid.En: She took the next flight to London with renewed determination.Nl: Eenmaal ter plaatse ontdekte ze tot haar verbazing dat de presentatie een groot succes was geweest.En: Once there, she discovered, to her amazement, that the presentation had been a great success.Nl: Bram had uitstekend werk geleverd.En: Bram had done an excellent job.Nl: Sanne's zelfvertrouwen groeide.En: Sanne's confidence grew.Nl: Ze besefte dat het vertrouwen op anderen niet alleen noodzakelijk was, maar ook onverwachte deuren opende.En: She realized that relying on others was not only necessary but also opened unexpected doors.Nl: De ervaring had haar ogen geopend voor de avonturen die het leven kan bieden, zelfs als ze voordien onvoorspelbaar en eng leken.En: The experience had opened her eyes to the adventures life can offer, even when they seemed unpredictable and scary before.Nl: Ze was klaar om haar carrière naar nieuwe hoogtes te brengen.En: She was ready to take her career to new heights.Nl: Sanne had niet alleen nieuwe projecten gewonnen, maar ook een nieuwe kijk op het leven.En: Sanne had not only won new projects but also a new perspective on life.Nl: En dat voelde als het mooiste cadeau van allemaal.En: And that felt like the greatest gift of all. Vocabulary Words:bustled: krioeldengripping: geklemdchurned: draaide zich omtingle: tintelenswelling: zwellenallergic reaction: allergische reactiepanic: paniekstumbled: strompeldereassured: stelden gerustsymptoms: symptomenpounding: bonzendstammered: stameldereassuring: geruststellendetension: spanningdetermination: vastberadenheidamazement: verbazingsuccess: succesconfidence: zelfvertrouwenrelying: vertrouwenunpredictable: onvoorspelbaarperspective: kijkpicturesque: schilderachtigmelange: mengelmoeswariness: argwaanimmediately: onmiddellijkrisk: risicoinsignificant: onbelangrijkadventures: avonturenheight: hoogtegift: cadeau

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Trust, Technology, and Triumph: A New Beginning at Arlanda Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-10-28-07-38-20-sv Story Transcript:Sv: På Arlanda flygplats var luften full av höstens friska doft.En: At Arlanda flygplats, the air was full of the fresh scent of autumn.Sv: Runt omkring fanns resenärer i alla riktningar, många med kostymer och pumpor eftersom Halloween närmade sig.En: All around were travelers in every direction, many with suits and pumpkins as Halloween approached.Sv: Väskor rullade över golven och högtalarna meddelade flygtider på olika språk.En: Suitcases rolled across the floors, and the speakers announced flight times in various languages.Sv: Elin stod vid ett cafébord och väntade på sin kollega, Johan.En: Elin stood by a café table waiting for her colleague, Johan.Sv: Hon var nervös inför deras kommande affärsresa.En: She was nervous about their upcoming business trip.Sv: Hon hade förberett presentationen i veckor och ville att allt skulle bli perfekt.En: She had prepared the presentation for weeks and wanted everything to be perfect.Sv: Hennes förra resa hade slutat i kaos när tekniken krånglat, något hon inte ville uppleva igen.En: Her previous trip had ended in chaos when the technology malfunctioned, something she did not want to experience again.Sv: Johan kom leende fram till bordet.En: Johan came to the table smiling.Sv: Hans avslappnade stil var en stark kontrast mot Elins stelare hållning.En: His relaxed style was in stark contrast to Elin's more rigid demeanor.Sv: "Hej, Elin!En: "Hi, Elin!"Sv: ", sa Johan.En: said Johan.Sv: "Redo för resan?"En: "Ready for the trip?"Sv: Elin nickade.En: Elin nodded.Sv: "Ja, men jag vill verkligen att vi går igenom presentationen igen", svarade hon.En: "Yes, but I really want us to go through the presentation again," she replied.Sv: "Vi får inte lämna något åt slumpen."En: "We can't leave anything to chance."Sv: Johan log och sa, "Ja, men oroa dig inte för mycket.En: Johan smiled and said, "Yes, but don't worry too much.Sv: Vi har lagt ner mycket arbete, och jag tror att min nya idé verkligen kan bidra."En: We've put in a lot of work, and I think my new idea can really contribute."Sv: Han syftade på en innovativ del han velat lägga till, men Elin hade inte varit säker.En: He was referring to an innovative part he wanted to add, but Elin had not been sure.Sv: De satte sig ner med sina bärbara datorer.En: They sat down with their laptops.Sv: När de gick igenom materialet, försökte Johan övertala Elin att inkludera hans idé.En: As they went through the material, Johan tried to persuade Elin to include his idea.Sv: "Det kan ge presentationen en unik vinkel," förklarade han.En: "It can give the presentation a unique angle," he explained.Sv: Elin tvekade.En: Elin hesitated.Sv: Hon var fast besluten att hålla sig till planen.En: She was determined to stick to the plan.Sv: "Men tänk om det inte fungerar?"En: "But what if it doesn't work?"Sv: svarade hon med en oro hon inte kunde skaka av sig.En: she replied with an anxiety she couldn't shake off.Sv: "Du måste lita på mig," sa Johan lugnande.En: "You have to trust me," said Johan reassuringly.Sv: "Jag har testat det flera gånger.En: "I've tested it several times.Sv: Vi kan hantera det."En: We can handle it."Sv: Plötsligt blev det ett tekniskt problem.En: Suddenly, there was a technical problem.Sv: Projektorn vägrade starta, vilket gav Elin en déjà vu-känsla från den förra resans problem.En: The projector refused to start, giving Elin a déjà vu feeling from the previous trip's troubles.Sv: Hennes oro ökade.En: Her anxiety increased.Sv: Johan stegade snabbt fram och började arbeta på problemet.En: Johan quickly stepped forward and started working on the problem.Sv: Elin stod bredvid, hjälpte till där hon kunde.En: Elin stood by, helping where she could.Sv: Till slut lyckades Johan lösa problemet.En: Eventually, Johan managed to solve the issue.Sv: Hans kreativitet och snabbtänkta handlingar imponerade på Elin.En: His creativity and quick thinking impressed Elin.Sv: När de väl fick tekniken att fungera, tog Elin ett djupt andetag och vände sig mot Johan.En: Once they got the technology to work, Elin took a deep breath and turned to Johan.Sv: "Tack," sa hon.En: "Thank you," she said.Sv: "Jag förstår nu hur viktig din del är.En: "I now understand how important your part is.Sv: Låt oss inkludera din idé."En: Let's include your idea."Sv: De reste sig och gick mot mötesrummet.En: They stood up and headed towards the meeting room.Sv: Presentationen flöt på utan problem.En: The presentation went smoothly.Sv: Johans idé framhölls och fick positiv feedback från åhörarna.En: Johan's idea was highlighted and received positive feedback from the audience.Sv: Vid slutet av presentationen erkände Elin Johans bidrag högt inför alla.En: At the end of the presentation, Elin acknowledged Johan's contribution loudly in front of everyone.Sv: När de lämnade rummet tillsammans, kände Elin en ny lättnad.En: As they left the room together, Elin felt a new sense of relief.Sv: Hon insåg värdet av samarbete och förmågan att släppa kontrollen ibland.En: She realized the value of collaboration and the ability to let go of control at times.Sv: Johan kände sig äntligen värderad och motiverad.En: Johan finally felt valued and motivated.Sv: Vid kaféet igen, stod de båda med varsin varm choklad.En: Back at the café, they both stood with a hot chocolate in hand.Sv: "Vi gjorde det," sa Johan med ett leende.En: "We did it," said Johan with a smile.Sv: Elin log tillbaka, deras relation nu starkare och mer respektfylld än någonsin.En: Elin smiled back, their relationship now stronger and more respectful than ever.Sv: Den kalla vinden utanför välkomnade de första antydningarna av vintern, men inuti flygplatsens värme hade Elin och Johan gjort ett genombrott i sin relation och arbetsdynamik.En: The cold wind outside welcomed the first signs of winter, but inside the warmth of the airport, Elin and Johan had made a breakthrough in their relationship and work dynamics. Vocabulary Words:aroma: doftautumn: höstsuit: kostympumpkin: pumpaannouncement: meddelandecolleague: kolleganervous: nervöschaos: kaosmalfunction: krånglarigid: steldemeanor: hållningchance: slumpcontribute: bidrainnovative: innovativhesitate: tvekaanxiety: ororeassuringly: lugnandehandle: hanteraprojector: projektordéjà vu: déjà vu-känslaimpress: imponeracreative: kreativitetquick-thinking: snabbtänktbreathe: andasacknowledge: erkännacollaboration: samarbeterelief: lättnadmotivated: motiveradbreakthrough: genombrottdynamic: dynamik

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Sibling Secrets in Rome: The Gladiator's Escape Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-10-27-07-38-20-it Story Transcript:It: Nel cuore di Roma, proprio nel Colosseo, il sole d'autunno brillava alto nel cielo limpido.En: In the heart of Roma, right in the Colosseo, the autumn sun shone high in the clear sky.It: Le foglie dorate scivolavano dolcemente dall'alto, sfiorando i volti degli spettatori affollati sugli spalti.En: Golden leaves gently drifted down from above, brushing the faces of the spectators crowded in the stands.It: Tra loro c'era Giulia, una nobile dal portamento elegante e dallo sguardo attento.En: Among them was Giulia, a noblewoman with elegant bearing and an attentive gaze.It: Accanto a lei, l'arena risuonava delle urla e degli incitamenti della folla.En: Next to her, the arena echoed with the screams and cheers of the crowd.It: Giù nell'arena, Carlo, un gladiatore robusto ma pensieroso, si preparava per il combattimento.En: Down in the arena, Carlo, a robust but thoughtful gladiator, was preparing for the fight.It: Nonostante il clamore che lo circondava, il suo cuore batteva per un solo desiderio: la libertà.En: Despite the clamor surrounding him, his heart beat for one desire: freedom.It: Ogni scontro era una catena che cercava di spezzare.En: Each battle was a chain he sought to break.It: Tuttavia, la sua abilità con la spada lo rendeva inestimabile agli occhi di Luca, l'ambizioso maestro dell'arena.En: However, his skill with the sword made him invaluable in the eyes of Luca, the ambitious master of the arena.It: Luca vedeva in Carlo la sua chiave per il successo e non intendeva lasciarlo andare.En: Luca saw in Carlo his key to success and had no intention of letting him go.It: Mentre Carlo si concentrava, Giulia osservava con attenzione.En: While Carlo focused, Giulia observed intently.It: Nelle sue mani stringeva un segreto che poteva cambiare il destino di Carlo.En: In her hands, she held a secret that could change Carlo's fate.It: Vi era un legame nascosto tra lei e il gladiatore, un passato che desiderava riscattare.En: There was a hidden bond between her and the gladiator, a past she wished to redeem.It: Sapeva che rivelare questo segreto avrebbe potuto minacciare la sua posizione, ma non poteva più ignorare il tormento di Carlo.En: She knew that revealing this secret could threaten her position, but she could no longer ignore Carlo's torment.It: Il momento del combattimento era giunto.En: The moment of the fight had arrived.It: Carlo entrò nell'arena tra le ovazioni della folla.En: Carlo entered the arena to the crowd's ovations.It: La polvere si alzava sotto i suoi passi, ma la sua mente era altrove, alla ricerca di una via di fuga.En: Dust rose beneath his steps, but his mind was elsewhere, searching for a way out.It: Tutto sembrava perduto finché Giulia non fece qualcosa di inaspettato.En: Everything seemed lost until Giulia did something unexpected.It: Si alzò in piedi e, con voce ferma, rivelò il segreto: Carlo era suo fratello, nato da un'unione clandestina.En: She stood up and, with a firm voice, revealed the secret: Carlo was her brother, born from a clandestine union.It: Il silenzio calò sull'arena, rotto solo dal soffio del vento autunnale.En: Silence fell over the arena, broken only by the breath of the autumn wind.It: L'annuncio provocò confusione, ma anche un'opportunità.En: The announcement sparked confusion but also an opportunity.It: Nella confusione, Carlos vide la sua occasione.En: In the confusion, Carlo saw his chance.It: Con un cenno complice a Giulia, iniziò a correre verso l'uscita, la folla divisa tra lo stupore e lo scandalo.En: With a conspiratorial nod to Giulia, he began to run toward the exit, the crowd divided between astonishment and scandal.It: Luca, reso impotente dalla rivelazione, non riuscì a fermare il tumulto.En: Luca, rendered powerless by the revelation, could not stop the turmoil.It: Carlo, con il cuore in gola, raggiunse l'esterno, sicuro di poter lasciare alle spalle la schiavitù.En: Carlo, with his heart pounding, reached the outside, confident that he could leave slavery behind.It: Al suo fianco, Giulia apparve come un'ombra silenziosa, pronta ad aiutarlo nel suo nuovo cammino.En: At his side, Giulia appeared like a silent shadow, ready to help him on his new path.It: Nel caos dell'arena, Luca dovette affrontare le ire del popolo e del senato.En: In the chaos of the arena, Luca had to face the anger of the people and the senate.It: Per lui, la fama era svanita come le foglie portate dal vento.En: For him, fame had vanished like the leaves carried by the wind.It: Ma per Carlo, il mondo al di fuori del Colosseo era finalmente raggiungibile, un mondo di scelte e libertà.En: But for Carlo, the world outside the Colosseo was finally reachable, a world of choices and freedom.It: Alla fine, mentre camminava nel crepuscolo romano, Carlo capì che la fiducia e l'alleanza con Giulia non erano solo una svolta nel suo destino, ma un nuovo inizio.En: In the end, as he walked in the Roman twilight, Carlo understood that the trust and alliance with Giulia were not just a turning point in his destiny, but a new beginning.It: Una volta prigioniero, ora era libero, grazie al coraggio di una sorella che aveva rischiato tutto per lui, e ad un'estate romana che si era trasformata in un autunno di nuove promesse.En: Once a prisoner, he was now free, thanks to the courage of a sister who had risked everything for him and a Roman summer that had turned into an autumn of new promises. Vocabulary Words:the heart: il cuorethe autumn: l'autunnothe sun: il solethe leaves: le fogliethe sky: il cielothe spectators: gli spettatorinoblewoman: la nobilethe gaze: lo sguardothe arena: l'arenathe cheers: gli incitamentithe crowd: la follathe gladiator: il gladiatorethe desire: il desideriothe battle: lo scontrothe chain: la catenathe skill: l'abilitàthe master: il maestrothe success: il successothe fate: il destinothe bond: il legamethe past: il passatothe torment: il tormentothe dust: la polverethe opportunity: l'opportunitàthe astonishment: lo stuporethe scandal: lo scandalothe turmoil: il tumultothe shadow: l'ombrathe chaos: il caosthe anger: le ire

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Find Balance: Jasper's Journey from Books to Halloween Fun Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-10-21-07-38-20-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De bladeren vielen als gouden confetti op de stoepen van Amsterdam.En: The leaves fell like golden confetti on the sidewalks of Amsterdam.Nl: Een frisse herfstochtend brak aan, en Jasper liep langs de gracht naar de koffiebar.En: A brisk autumn morning dawned, and Jasper walked along the canal to the coffee bar.Nl: Hij droeg zijn zware rugzak vol boeken, en zijn gedachten waren gevuld met formules en historische feiten.En: He carried his heavy backpack full of books, and his thoughts were filled with formulas and historical facts.Nl: Midterms naderden snel, en de druk was voelbaar.En: Midterms were approaching quickly, and the pressure was palpable.Nl: Het café was een toevluchtsoord, vol warme geuren van vers gezette koffie.En: The café was a refuge, full of the warm aromas of freshly brewed coffee.Nl: Binnen was het gezellig druk, mensen praatten zachtjes terwijl ze hun kopjes vasthielden om hun handen te warmen.En: Inside, it was cozily busy, with people talking quietly as they held their cups to warm their hands.Nl: Maarten, de altijd aanwezige barista, begroette Jasper met een glimlach.En: Maarten, the ever-present barista, greeted Jasper with a smile.Nl: "Hoe gaat het, Jasper?"En: "How are you doing, Jasper?"Nl: vroeg Maarten terwijl hij een espresso maakte.En: asked Maarten as he made an espresso.Nl: "Het gaat," zuchtte Jasper.En: "It's going," sighed Jasper.Nl: "Te veel studeren, te weinig avontuur."En: "Too much studying, not enough adventure."Nl: Anika zat al aan een tafeltje, vrolijk zwaaiend naar hem.En: Anika was already sitting at a table, waving cheerfully at him.Nl: "Jasper, je moet naar het Halloweenfeest komen!En: "Jasper, you have to come to the Halloween party!Nl: Het zal je goed doen, even ontspannen."En: It will do you good to relax for a bit."Nl: Jasper schudde zijn hoofd, twijfelend.En: Jasper shook his head, doubtful.Nl: "Ik heb echt geen tijd, Anika.En: "I really don't have time, Anika.Nl: Midterms..." "Je moet ook plezier hebben.En: Midterms..." "You need to have fun too.Nl: Anders vergeet je waarom je het allemaal doet," drong ze aan.En: Otherwise, you'll forget why you're doing it all," she insisted.Nl: Maarten mengde zich in hun gesprek.En: Maarten joined their conversation.Nl: "Weet je, Jasper, soms is een beetje plezier de beste manier om je hoofd helder te houden.En: "You know, Jasper, sometimes a bit of fun is the best way to keep your mind clear.Nl: Je kunt niet alleen maar studeren."En: You can't study all the time."Nl: Hun woorden bleven in zijn gedachten hangen terwijl hij in de bibliotheek zat, boeken verspreid over de tafel.En: Their words lingered in his mind as he sat in the library, books spread over the table.Nl: Op een avond, toen de letters voor zijn ogen begonnen te dansen, besloot hij eruit te breken.En: One evening, when the letters began to dance before his eyes, he decided to break free.Nl: Hij stond op en liep naar buiten, de koude lucht helder en verfrissend.En: He stood up and walked outside, the cold air crisp and refreshing.Nl: Onderweg naar het café, voelde Jasper een twijfelachtige spanning.En: On his way to the café, Jasper felt a doubtful tension.Nl: Moet hij zijn schema breken?En: Should he break his schedule?Nl: Eenmaal daar stak Maarten alvast een grote mok met warme chocolademelk naar hem uit.En: Once there, Maarten handed him a large mug of hot chocolate.Nl: "Ah, Jasper.En: "Ah, Jasper.Nl: Soms moet je de controle een beetje loslaten," zei de altijd wijze Maarten terwijl stoom uit de mok steeg.En: Sometimes you need to let go of control a little," said the ever-wise Maarten as steam rose from the mug.Nl: Jasper glimlachte eindelijk.En: Jasper finally smiled.Nl: "Misschien heb je gelijk.En: "Maybe you're right.Nl: Een beetje plezier kan geen kwaad."En: A little fun can't hurt."Nl: Kort daarna ontmoette hij Anika buiten het café.En: Shortly after, he met Anika outside the café.Nl: Samen liepen ze door de met bladeren bedekte straat, lachend en pratend over wat er belangrijk was – niet alleen cijfers, maar ook momenten om te koesteren.En: Together, they walked through the leaf-covered street, laughing and talking about what was important—not just grades, but moments to cherish.Nl: Op de avond van Halloween verscheen Jasper verkleed als een oude Nederlandse koopman, trots met een hoed en jas.En: On the evening of Halloween, Jasper arrived dressed as an old Dutch merchant, proudly wearing a hat and coat.Nl: De muziek, pompoenen en lachende mensen begroetten hem.En: The music, pumpkins, and laughing people greeted him.Nl: In dat moment voelde hij zich bevrijd.En: In that moment, he felt liberated.Nl: Anika gaf hem een speels por.En: Anika gave him a playful nudge.Nl: "Ik zei toch dat je het nodig had!"En: "I told you you needed it!"Nl: Jasper lachte en wist nu dat het leven meer was dan alleen strakke agenda's en gestudeer.En: Jasper laughed, now knowing that life was more than just strict schedules and studying.Nl: Hij had geleerd te genieten, zelfs wanneer de druk hoog was.En: He had learned to enjoy life, even when the pressure was high.Nl: Precies daar, te midden van de vreugdevolle chaos, vond hij zijn balans terug.En: Right there, amidst the joyful chaos, he found his balance again. Vocabulary Words:brisk: frisdawned: brak aanheavy: zwareapproaching: naderdenpalpable: voelbaarrefuge: toevluchtsoordaromas: geurencozily: gezelliggreeted: begroetteespresso: espressoadventure: avontuurdoubtful: twijfelendinsisted: drong aanlinger: hangenlibrary: bibliotheekdance: dansenrefreshing: verfrissendtension: spanningschedule: schemawise: wijzesteam: stoomcherish: koesterenmerchant: koopmanhat: hoedcoat: jasliberated: bevrijdchaos: chaosbalance: balansstoepen: sidewalkskostbare: expensive

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Sigrid's Delightful Misstep: Finding Joy in Imperfection Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-10-21-07-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: I hjertet av Bergen, i en liten og koselig kaffebar, satt Sigrid ved et bord ved vinduet.En: In the heart of Bergen, in a small and cozy coffee shop, Sigrid sat at a table by the window.No: Høsten hadde malt trærne i røde og gule nyanser, og bladene danset i vinden utenfor.En: Autumn had painted the trees in shades of red and yellow, and the leaves danced in the wind outside.No: Den deilige duften av nybrygget kaffe fylte luften, og det klirret mykt fra porselenet mens samtaler summet rundt henne.En: The delightful aroma of freshly brewed coffee filled the air, and the porcelain clinked softly as conversations buzzed around her.No: Sigrid, med sitt livlige smil og rødbrune krøller, var klar for dagen.En: Sigrid, with her lively smile and auburn curls, was ready for the day.No: Hun kikket ned på føttene sine og fikk et sjokk.En: She glanced down at her feet and got a shock.No: Hun hadde på seg to forskjellige støvler!En: She was wearing two different boots!No: Den ene var sort og elegant, den andre brun og mer robust.En: One was black and elegant, the other brown and more sturdy.No: Hvordan kunne hun ha gjort dette?En: How could she have done this?No: Hun rødmet lett og så seg rundt.En: She blushed lightly and looked around.No: Ingen hadde lagt merke til det ennå.En: No one had noticed yet.No: Spesielt ikke Olav, baristaen hun ofte så på avstand, men aldri virkelig hadde turt å snakke med.En: Especially not Olav, the barista she often admired from a distance, but never really dared to talk to.No: Olav sto bak disken, energisk og med et sjarmerende smil, travelt opptatt med å servere kaffe.En: Olav stood behind the counter, energetic and with a charming smile, busily serving coffee.No: Sigrid visste at hun ikke kunne la ham oppdage fadesen.En: Sigrid knew she couldn't let him discover the mishap.No: Hun skyndte seg å sette seg, håpet å skjule skoene under bordet.En: She hurried to sit, hoping to hide the shoes under the table.No: Bomull skjerfet hennes glapp nesten fra fanget i farten.En: Her cotton scarf almost slipped from her lap in the rush.No: Ingrid, Sigrids venninne, hadde allerede satt seg ved bordet med henne og kikket nysgjerrig på Sigrids ansikt, "Hva er det?En: Ingrid, Sigrid's friend, had already sat down at the table with her and looked curiously at Sigrid's face, "What is it?"No: " spurte hun.En: she asked.No: Sigrid fniste og hvisket: "Jeg har på meg forskjellige støvler!En: Sigrid giggled and whispered, "I'm wearing different boots!"No: " Ingrid kikket raskt ned og de begynte begge å fnise, men Sigrid prøvde å dempe lyden, redd for å tiltrekke seg Olavs oppmerksomhet.En: Ingrid quickly glanced down, and they both began to giggle, but Sigrid tried to muffle the sound, afraid of attracting Olav's attention.No: Mens hun vurderte å snike seg til den lille butikken ved siden av kafeen for å kjøpe tøfler, kom Olav bort til bordet med deres bestillinger.En: While she contemplated sneaking to the little shop next to the coffee shop to buy slippers, Olav came over to the table with their orders.No: "Her er kaffen din, Sigrid," sa han varmt.En: "Here's your coffee, Sigrid," he said warmly.No: Han hadde lagt merke til henne, mer enn hun visste.En: He had noticed her, more than she knew.No: Sjansene for flukt ble mindre.En: The chances of escape grew slimmer.No: I det øyeblikket hun prøvde å ta koppen, skled den fra hendene hennes og kaffe rant utover bordet.En: At the moment she tried to grab the cup, it slipped from her hands and coffee spilled across the table.No: Alle snudde seg, inkludert Olav.En: Everyone turned, including Olav.No: Sigrid ble rød som en tomat, mens kaffebølgen skyldte over bordflaten og truet med å nå beina hennes.En: Sigrid turned as red as a tomato, while the coffee wave swept across the table surface, threatening to reach her feet.No: Olav lo hjertelig, ikke på en hånlig måte, men med forståelse.En: Olav laughed heartily, not in a mocking way, but with understanding.No: Han kikket ned på skoene hennes og sa: "Jeg har kommet til jobb med to ulike sokker mer enn én gang.En: He glanced down at her shoes and said: "I've come to work with two different socks more than once."No: " Blikkene deres møttes, og Sigrid kunne ikke unngå å smile.En: Their eyes met, and Sigrid couldn't help but smile.No: "Det ser ut som vi begge har våre dager," svarte hun, og prøvde å skjule hvor lettet hun følte seg.En: "Looks like we both have our days," she replied, trying to hide how relieved she felt.No: Olav smilte tilbake og tilbød seg en ny kopp, "Denne er på huset.En: Olav smiled back and offered her a new cup, "This one's on the house.No: Vi alle har våre små uhell.En: We all have our little mishaps."No: " Ingrid humret ved siden av, glad for sin venns moderlige ro.En: Ingrid chuckled beside her, glad for her friend's grounded composure.No: Sigrid pustet lettet ut.En: Sigrid breathed a sigh of relief.No: Hun forstod noe viktig.En: She understood something important.No: Små feil og skamfulle øyeblikk kunne være porten til latter og nye forbindelser.En: Small mistakes and embarrassing moments could be gateways to laughter and new connections.No: Hun hadde alltid strevet for å være perfekt, men kanskje ufullkommenhet var mer sjarmerende.En: She had always strived to be perfect, but maybe imperfection was more charming.No: Igjen kom kaffebarens sum tilbake, like lekker som aldri før.En: Once again, the coffee shop's hum returned, as delightful as ever.No: Så, med kaffe i hjertet og gnist i øynene, begynte hun å nyte dagen.En: So, with coffee in her heart and a spark in her eyes, she began to enjoy the day.No: Med Olavs latter som ekko og Ingrids vennskap ved sin side, visste hun at høstluften aldri hadde smakt så søtt.En: With Olav's laughter echoing and Ingrid's friendship by her side, she knew that the autumn air had never tasted so sweet. Vocabulary Words:cozy: koseligautumn: høstpainted: maltdelightful: deiligaroma: duftporcelain: porselenconversations: samtalerlively: livligeglanced: kikketshock: sjokkelegant: elegantadmirable: sjarmerendeenergetic: energiskcharming: sjarmerendemishap: fadesencotton: bomullslipped: skledcuriously: nysgjerriggiggled: fnistemuffle: dempeattract: tiltrekkeorders: bestillingerescape: fluktslimmer: mindrethreatening: truetmocking: hånligunderstanding: forståelsemet: møttesrelief: lettetimperfection: ufullkommenhet

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Love Blossoms in the Sculptures of Vigelandsparken Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-10-18-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: I Vigelandsparken tidlig en oktober morgen slo høstsolen gjennom fargerike løvtrær.En: In Vigelandsparken, early on an October morning, the autumn sun broke through the colorful trees.No: Parken var fylt med skulpturer i alle former og størrelser, hver med sin egen historie.En: The park was filled with sculptures of all shapes and sizes, each with its own story.No: Sigrid gikk sakte mellom dem.En: Sigrid walked slowly among them.No: Hun lette etter en idé til sitt kunstprosjekt, men tankene vendte seg ofte mot Lars.En: She was searching for an idea for her art project, but her thoughts often turned to Lars.No: Lars jobbet som guide i parken og kjente hver statue godt.En: Lars worked as a guide in the park and knew each statue well.No: Han var alltid glad for å treffe Sigrid.En: He was always happy to meet Sigrid.No: Hun var hans gamle venn og mer enn det, hun var også kvinnen han hadde sterke følelser for.En: She was his old friend and more than that, she was also the woman he had strong feelings for.No: Han visste ikke hvordan han skulle fortelle henne.En: He didn't know how to tell her.No: Ingrid, kollegaen hans, la ofte merke til hvor nervøs Lars ble rundt Sigrid.En: Ingrid, his colleague, often noticed how nervous Lars became around Sigrid.No: Hun så på vennene sine med et stille smil, vel vitende om at noe måtte skje mellom dem snart.En: She watched her friends with a quiet smile, well aware that something would have to happen between them soon.No: Sigrid stoppet foran Monolitten, parkens mest kjente skulptur.En: Sigrid stopped in front of Monolitten, the park's most famous sculpture.No: Hun spekulerte på hvordan hun kunne fange essensen av kunsten i sitt prosjekt.En: She speculated on how she could capture the essence of the art in her project.No: Men så, uten å tenke, begynte hun å klatre opp på sokkelen.En: But then, without thinking, she began to climb up the pedestal.No: Hun ville få en bedre utsikt over parken og ble så oppslukt at hun glemte alt annet.En: She wanted a better view over the park and became so engrossed that she forgot everything else.No: Lars, som ga en gruppe turister en omvisning, så Sigrid.En: Lars, who was giving a tour to a group of tourists, saw Sigrid.No: Han forlot gruppen og løp mot skulpturen.En: He left the group and ran towards the sculpture.No: "Sigrid!En: "Sigrid!No: Hva gjør du?En: What are you doing?"No: " Ropte han med en blanding av bekymring og forundring.En: he shouted with a mix of worry and wonder.No: Sigrid snudde seg, hennes hjerte slo fort.En: Sigrid turned, her heart racing.No: "Lars!En: "Lars!No: Jeg vet ikke.En: I don't know...No: Jeg følte bare.En: I just felt...No: Jeg trengte en annen vinkel.En: I needed a different angle."No: ""Du kan ikke bare klatre opp der.En: "You can't just climb up there.No: Hva om du faller?En: What if you fall?"No: " sa Lars og rakte ut en hånd for å hjelpe henne ned.En: Lars said, reaching out a hand to help her down.No: Med et nervøst smil tok Sigrid hånden hans.En: With a nervous smile, Sigrid took his hand.No: Da hun var trygt nede, ble de stående stille.En: Once she was safely down, they stood still.No: Det var en spent stillhet.En: There was a tense silence.No: Lars trakk pusten dypt.En: Lars took a deep breath.No: "Sigrid, jeg trenger å si noe viktig.En: "Sigrid, I need to say something important."No: " Han stirret inn i øynene hennes.En: He looked into her eyes.No: Med hjertet i halsen ventet Sigrid.En: With her heart in her throat, Sigrid waited.No: "Jeg har hatt følelser for deg i lang tid," sa Lars endelig.En: "I've had feelings for you for a long time," Lars finally said.No: "Det er vanskelig å si, men jeg vil at du skal vite det.En: "It's hard to say, but I want you to know."No: "Sigrids tanker flommet over.En: Sigrid's thoughts overflowed.No: Uventede følelser blomstret opp, og det tok henne et øyeblikk å svare.En: Unexpected feelings blossomed, and it took her a moment to respond.No: "Lars, jeg føler det samme," innrømmet hun med et forsiktig smil.En: "Lars, I feel the same," she admitted with a cautious smile.No: "Jeg har bare aldri visst hva jeg skulle gjøre med det.En: "I just never knew what to do about it."No: "Ingrid betraktet dem fra avstand, lettet over at de to endelig snakket ut.En: Ingrid watched them from a distance, relieved that the two finally talked it out.No: Med en ny følelse av klarhet vendte Sigrid tilbake til kunsten.En: With a new sense of clarity, Sigrid returned to the art.No: Deres ærlige utveksling hadde åpnet nye veier i tankene hennes.En: Their honest exchange had opened new paths in her mind.No: Hun fant inspirasjon til både sitt prosjekt og sin fremtid med Lars.En: She found inspiration for both her project and her future with Lars.No: Sammen gikk de videre gjennom parken, med en ny forståelse og vilje til å utforske både kunsten og følelsene sammen.En: Together, they continued through the park, with a new understanding and willingness to explore both the art and their feelings together.No: Det var en frisk start i høstluften, der kjærlighet og kreativitet kunne vokse hånd i hånd.En: It was a fresh start in the autumn air, where love and creativity could grow hand in hand. Vocabulary Words:dawned: sloautumn: høstpedestal: sokkelsculptures: skulpturerspeculated: spekulerteengrossed: oppslukttourists: turistermixed: blandingworry: bekymringwonder: forundringintentions: hensikterblossomed: blomstretessence: essensstatue: statueawareness: bevissthetoverwhelmed: flommet overrelieved: lettetmonument: monumentintentions: hensikterunderstanding: forståelsewillingness: viljecreativity: kreativitetdifficult: vanskeligaforementioned: nevntepaths: veierexchange: utvekslingclarity: klarhetcapture: fangerealized: innsåguidance: veiledning

Fluent Fiction - French: Finding Light in Autumn: A Journey of Healing and Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-10-17-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Dans le calme d'un matin d'automne, les feuilles dorées virevoltaient doucement devant les grandes fenêtres de l'aile psychiatrique.En: In the calm of an autumn morning, the golden leaves danced gently in front of the large windows of the psychiatric wing.Fr: L'air était frais, et l'odeur d'Halloween flottait dans le couloir, rappelant aux patients une fête qui approchait.En: The air was cool, and the scent of Halloween floated through the corridor, reminding the patients of an approaching celebration.Fr: Éloise, récemment admise, regardait par la fenêtre, perdue dans ses pensées.En: Éloise, recently admitted, was looking out the window, lost in her thoughts.Fr: Elle luttait contre ses peurs intérieures, cherchant désespérément un semblant de normalité.En: She was battling her inner fears, desperately searching for a semblance of normalcy.Fr: Mais ici, le monde semblait loin, presque irréel.En: But here, the world seemed distant, almost unreal.Fr: Elle soupira et jeta un œil vers le programme du jour : une séance de thérapie de groupe spéciale pour Halloween.En: She sighed and glanced at the day's schedule: a special group therapy session for Halloween.Fr: De l'autre côté de la pièce, Marc sirotait son café, le crayon en main.En: Across the room, Marc was sipping his coffee, pencil in hand.Fr: Artiste dans l'âme, il aimait capturer des moments, ce qui lui apportait une paix temporaire face à ses émotions tumultueuses.En: An artist at heart, he loved to capture moments, which brought him temporary peace amidst his tumultuous emotions.Fr: Pour lui aussi, le monde extérieur semblait incertain et hostile.En: For him too, the outside world seemed uncertain and hostile.Fr: La séance de groupe débuta, les participants s'asseyant en cercle.En: The group session began, with participants sitting in a circle.Fr: L'animatrice proposa une activité : dessiner des caricatures de chacun.En: The facilitator proposed an activity: drawing caricatures of each other.Fr: Marc sourit, son crayon dansant déjà sur la page, tandis qu'Éloise hésitait, s'interrogeant sur sa capacité à s'ouvrir.En: Marc smiled, his pencil already dancing on the page, while Éloise hesitated, questioning her ability to open up.Fr: Quand le moment vint de choisir un partenaire, le hasard fit que leurs regards se croisèrent.En: When the moment came to choose a partner, chance had their eyes meet.Fr: Marc leva timidement la main et lui proposa de se joindre à lui.En: Marc timidly raised his hand and invited her to join him.Fr: Éloise accepta, son cœur battant un peu plus vite.En: Éloise accepted, her heart beating a bit faster.Fr: Ensemble, ils commencèrent à dessiner, partageant histoires personnelles et rires timides.En: Together, they began drawing, sharing personal stories and shy laughter.Fr: Une fois les esquisses terminées, Éloise regarda celle que Marc avait faite d'elle.En: Once the sketches were finished, Éloise looked at the one Marc had made of her.Fr: Elle y vit ses yeux, pleins de vie et de chaleur.En: She saw her eyes, full of life and warmth.Fr: Son propre dessin de Marc montrait un homme avec un cœur généreux, entouré d'une aura de couleurs.En: Her own drawing of Marc depicted a man with a generous heart, surrounded by an aura of colors.Fr: Pour une fois, elle se sentit vue et comprise.En: For once, she felt seen and understood.Fr: L'heure de la fin de séance arriva trop vite.En: The hour marking the end of the session came too quickly.Fr: Les deux nouveaux amis échangèrent leurs dessins et, en riant encore, leurs numéros de téléphone.En: The two new friends exchanged drawings and, still laughing, their phone numbers.Fr: Ils se promirent de se retrouver à l'extérieur, un jour, pour partager un café.En: They promised to meet outside one day, to share a coffee.Fr: Alors qu'Éloise se préparait pour la sortie, elle sentit que quelque chose avait changé.En: As Éloise prepared to leave, she felt that something had changed.Fr: La peur qui l'étreignait s'était transformée en une douce confiance.En: The fear that gripped her had transformed into a gentle confidence.Fr: Elle comprenait maintenant que s'ouvrir à quelqu'un était un risque, mais un risque qui valait la peine d'être pris.En: She now understood that opening up to someone was a risk, but a risk worth taking.Fr: Marc, quant à lui, avait trouvé une raison de stabiliser ses émotions, inspiré par l'amitié inattendue.En: Marc, on the other hand, had found a reason to stabilize his emotions, inspired by the unexpected friendship.Fr: L'automne continuait de transformer la nature autour d'eux, tout comme leur rencontre avait transformé leurs cœurs.En: Autumn continued to transform the nature around them, just as their meeting had transformed their hearts.Fr: Ensemble, ils marcheraient sur le chemin de la guérison, forts de leur promesse de ne jamais cesser de chercher lumière et compréhension, même au milieu des ombres d'octobre.En: Together, they would walk the path of healing, strengthened by their promise to never stop seeking light and understanding, even amidst the shadows of October. Vocabulary Words:the calm: le calmethe morning: le matinthe wing: l'ailethe leaf: la feuillethe window: la fenêtreto admit: admettrethe thought: la penséethe semblance: le semblantto sigh: soupirerthe schedule: le programmethe battle: la lutteinner: intérieurto capture: capturerthe moment: le momentthe peace: la paixthe participant: le participantthe caricature: la caricaturethe facilitator: l'animateurto propose: proposerthe partner: le partenaireto hesitate: hésiterthe chance: le hasardthe glance: le regardto depict: montrerto understand: comprendrethe heart: le cœurto change: changerthe healing: la guérisonthe shadow: l'ombrethe confidence: la confiance

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: From Hesitation to Inspiration: An Artist's Autumn Awakening Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-10-12-07-38-20-he Story Transcript:He: בפארק היפה פורסיית' בסוואנה, ג'ורג'יה, העלים נצבעים בגווני כתום וזהב כאשר הסתיו מתקרב.En: In the beautiful פארק היפה פורסיית' in Savannah, Georgia, the leaves turn shades of orange and gold as autumn approaches.He: אמני רחוב מציגים את יצירותיהם מסביב, ומוזיקה חיה נשמעת מכל כיוון.En: Street artists display their creations all around, and live music can be heard from every direction.He: נועה, סטודנטית לאמנות, מטיילת בין הדוכנים.En: Noa, an art student, strolls between the stalls.He: היא הגיעה לסוואנה למצוא השראה לפרויקט האמנות הגדול הבא שלה.En: She came to Savannah to find inspiration for her next big art project.He: חברותה, שרי, עודדה אותה לצאת מהמוכר ולהעיז להתנסות.En: Her friend, Shiri, encouraged her to step out of the familiar and dare to experiment.He: נועה מרגישה מתח קל.En: Noa feels a slight tension.He: כל כך הרבה רעיונות חולפים בראשה, אך היא חוששת מכישלון.En: So many ideas pass through her mind, but she fears failure.He: היא נעצרת ליד מוזיקאי צעיר מנגן בגיטרה באחד הפינות.En: She stops by a young musician playing guitar in one of the corners.He: השם שלו הוא ליאם.En: His name is Liam.He: הוא חי בקרבת מקום ומוזיקה הוא חלומו.En: He lives nearby, and music is his dream.He: גם הוא, כמו נועה, מתמודד עם חששות - משפחתו לא תומכת ברצונו להקדיש את חייו למוזיקה.En: He too, like Noa, struggles with worries—his family does not support his desire to dedicate his life to music.He: ליאם מבחין בנועה והיא מתקרבת, מעט ביישנית, ותוהים אם לשוחח איתו.En: Liam notices Noa, and she approaches, a bit shy, wondering whether to talk to him.He: לבסוף, הם מנהלים שיחה קצרה על אהבתם המשותפת לאמנות ולמוזיקה.En: Finally, they have a short conversation about their shared love for art and music.He: ליאם אומר לה: "לפעמים צריך פשוט לתת ללב להוביל.En: Liam tells her: "Sometimes you just have to let your heart lead."He: "המילים האלו נשארות עם נועה כשהיא ממשיכה להסתובב בפסטיבל.En: These words stay with Noa as she continues to wander around the festival.He: לרגע, היא עוצרת לראות כיצד הצבעים מתערבבים על הבד.En: For a moment, she stops to see how the colors mix on the canvas.He: לפתע, היא מרגישה רגשות של השרגה גואה בה.En: Suddenly, she feels a surge of inspiration.He: היא מתיישבת עם בד וצבעים ועונה על הקריאה בליבה.En: She sits down with canvas and paints and answers the call in her heart.He: ליאם, מנגד, מוצא את קצבו בנגינה ומשמיע צלילים שנתזים לכל עבר.En: Liam, meanwhile, finds his rhythm in playing and sends tunes echoing all around.He: האנשים עוצרים לראות את המחזה.En: People stop to watch the spectacle.He: ליאם מנגן ונועה מציירת.En: Liam plays, and Noa paints.He: הצבעים והצלילים מתמזגים, והכול הופך לאחד.En: The colors and sounds blend, and everything becomes one.He: הקהל משולהב ונועה מרגישה את הביטחון גובר בה.En: The audience is captivated, and Noa feels her confidence growing.He: כעבור זמן קצר, מנהל של גלריה מקומית ניגש אליה.En: Shortly after, a manager from a local gallery approaches her.He: הוא מציע לה להציג את יצירותיה בגלריה.En: He offers her an opportunity to display her works in the gallery.He: ליאם, מצידו, מחייך אל נועה ומבין שהגיע הזמן לעקוב אחר חלומו.En: Liam, in turn, smiles at Noa and realizes it's time to pursue his dream.He: השמש מתחילה לשקוע, ומשאירה את הפארק זורח באור הזהב של שקיעת הסתיו.En: The sun begins to set, leaving the park glowing in the golden light of the autumn sunset.He: נועה נשארת במקום, מתבוננת בציוריה החדשים ורואה את המסלול החדש שלפניה.En: Noa remains in place, gazing at her new paintings and seeing the new path ahead of her.He: היא מרגישה שהמערכת היחסים עם ליאם נתנה לה את הכוח שהייתה זקוקה לו.En: She feels that the relationship with Liam has given her the strength she needed.He: ושוב, הם נפגשים במבט, שניהם מבינים את הדרך שנפתחה לשניהם.En: Once again, they meet eyes, both understanding the path that has opened for them.He: זהו לא רק הסוף להשגות, אלא גם התחלה חדשה.En: This is not just the end of hesitations, but also a new beginning.He: ליאם ונועה יוצאים לדרך חדשה, מחוזקים ביכולתם ובחברות שהתפתחה ביניהם.En: Liam and Noa set out on a new journey, strengthened by their abilities and the friendship that developed between them. Vocabulary Words:approaches: מתקרבcanvas: בדcaptivated: משולהבconfidence: ביטחוןcreations: יצירותיהםdepartment: מנהלdare: להעיזdetermination: החלטהdisplay: תצוגהechoing: נתזיםencouraged: עודדהexperiment: להתנסותfamiliar: מהמוכרfears: חוששתgazing: מתבוננתglowing: זוהרharmonize: מתמזגיםhesitations: חששותinspiration: השראהmoment: רגעpursue: לעקובrelationship: המערכת יחסיםrhythm: קצבshades: גווניstalls: דוכניםstop: לעצורstrengthened: מחוזקיםstudent: סטודנטיתsurge: גואהwander: מסתובבBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Autumn Paths and Kindred Spirits: A Skansen Encounter Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-10-12-07-38-20-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Solen sken svagt genom molnen den höstdagen, och Skansen var fylld med färger av rött och guld.En: The sun shone faintly through the clouds that autumn day, and Skansen was filled with the colors of red and gold.Sv: Träden runt de gamla byggnaderna glödde i olika nyanser, och en lätt bris dansade längs de slingrande kullerstensvägarna.En: The trees around the old buildings glowed in different shades, and a gentle breeze danced along the winding cobblestone paths.Sv: Det var här Elin och Johan, två främlingar, tog sina första steg mot ett nytt kapitel i sina liv.En: It was here that Elin and Johan, two strangers, took their first steps towards a new chapter in their lives.Sv: Elin promenerade med lätta steg, nyfikenhet lyste i hennes ögon.En: Elin walked with light steps, curiosity gleaming in her eyes.Sv: Hon studerade varje detalj av de historiska husen.En: She studied every detail of the historical houses.Sv: En gång i tiden hade dessa byggnader sett så många liv och historier—nu stod de som inspiration för hennes konstprojekt.En: Once upon a time, these buildings had seen so many lives and stories—now they stood as inspiration for her art project.Sv: Hon stannade vid ett timmerhus och funderade på hur hon kunde fånga dess robusta skönhet på papper.En: She stopped by a log house and pondered how she could capture its robust beauty on paper.Sv: Johan, som flydde det moderna Stockholm för en stunds stillhet, gick metodiskt från en utställning till nästa.En: Johan, escaping modern Stockholm for a moment of tranquility, walked methodically from one exhibit to the next.Sv: Han älskade att lära sig om Sveriges historia, och Skansen var hans tillflyktsort.En: He loved learning about Sweden's history, and Skansen was his refuge.Sv: Han höll en karta i handen, och hans rutt var noggrant planerad.En: He held a map in his hand, and his route was carefully planned.Sv: Deras vägar korsades framför en röd stuga med vita knutar.En: Their paths crossed in front of a red cottage with white corners.Sv: Elin betraktade tekniken i snickerierna när Johan tog fram sin karta och började gå mot nästa destination.En: Elin was observing the technique in the woodwork when Johan pulled out his map and began to head to his next destination.Sv: Hon märkte honom och frågade spontant: "Vilket hus ska du se härnäst?"En: She noticed him and asked spontaneously, "Which house are you going to see next?"Sv: Johan vände sig om, överraskad men glad över sällskapet.En: Johan turned around, surprised but glad for the company.Sv: "Jag tänkte gå till väderkvarnen där borta.En: "I was thinking of heading to the windmill over there.Sv: Den har en fascinerande historia," sade han med en blyg men välkomnande ton.En: It has a fascinating history," he said in a shy but welcoming tone.Sv: Elin skakade på huvudet och log.En: Elin shook her head and smiled.Sv: "Väderkvarnar är fina, men jag känner dragningen till den där gamla herrgården först."En: "Windmills are nice, but I feel drawn to that old manor house first."Sv: De delade ett skratt åt deras olika instinkter.En: They shared a laugh at their different instincts.Sv: Efter en stunds samtal kom de överens om att börja med väderkvarnen och sedan återvända till herrgården.En: After a moment of conversation, they agreed to start with the windmill and then return to the manor.Sv: Medan de gick, lärde de känna varandra bättre.En: As they walked, they got to know each other better.Sv: Johan visade detaljer på kartan, och Elin pekade på intressanta detaljer i byggnaderna de passerade.En: Johan pointed out details on the map, and Elin pointed to interesting features in the buildings they passed.Sv: De fann en balans mellan hans struktur och hennes spontanitet.En: They found a balance between his structure and her spontaneity.Sv: Plötsligt började regnet, dropparna föll snabbt över det färggranna landskapet.En: Suddenly, it began to rain, drops falling quickly over the colorful landscape.Sv: De sprang och tog skydd i en liten, trång men mysig stuga.En: They ran and took shelter in a small, cramped but cozy cabin.Sv: Inne i stugan, med regnet som lugn musik på taket, började de prata djupare.En: Inside the cabin, with the rain providing a soothing soundtrack on the roof, they began to talk more deeply.Sv: Johan berättade om varför historia fascinerade honom.En: Johan shared why history fascinated him.Sv: Det var underbart att upptäcka händelser som format världen.En: It was wonderful to discover events that had shaped the world.Sv: Elin delade sin kärlek för konst och hur hon ständigt sökte nya sätt att se världen.En: Elin shared her love for art and how she constantly sought new ways to see the world.Sv: Dialogen flödade lätt, och de insåg att de kompletterade varandra mer än de trott.En: The dialogue flowed easily, and they realized they complemented each other more than they had thought.Sv: Då regnet började avta, visste de att dagen snart var till ända.En: As the rain began to subside, they knew the day was soon ending.Sv: Men de lämnade Skansen med ett löfte om att ses igen.En: But they left Skansen with a promise to meet again.Sv: Elin och Johan hade funnit något speciellt under den korta promenaden genom det förgångnas landskap.En: Elin and Johan had found something special during the short walk through the landscape of the past.Sv: På vägen ut såg Elin återigen den gamla herrgården.En: On the way out, Elin again saw the old manor.Sv: Hon kände sig inspirerad, inte bara av arkitekturen, men också av den nya vänskapen.En: She felt inspired, not only by the architecture but also by the new friendship.Sv: Johan kände samma sak; han hade lärt sig att lite äventyr kunde leda till nya möjligheter.En: Johan felt the same; he had learned that a little adventure could lead to new opportunities.Sv: När de skiljdes åt vid entrén, med lövkransar av röd och guld runt sig, fanns en ny förståelse mellan dem.En: When they parted at the entrance, with wreaths of red and gold leaves around them, there was a new understanding between them.Sv: En gemensam plan om framtida upptäckter och äventyr i både historia och konst.En: A shared plan for future explorations and adventures in both history and art. Vocabulary Words:faintly: svagtglowed: glöddegentle: lättwinding: slingrandecuriosity: nyfikenhetpondered: funderaderobust: robustatranquility: stillhetrefuge: tillflyktsortexhibit: utställningdestination: destinationspontaneously: spontantfascinating: fascinerandeinstincts: instinkterstructure: strukturspontaneity: spontanitetlandscape: landskapcramped: trångcozy: mysigshelter: skyddsoundtrack: musiksoothing: lugnopportunities: möjligheterenthralled: förtrolladentwined: sammanflätadovercast: mulenbustling: livligmanor: herrgårdendeavors: strävandenreminiscent: påminnande

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Unearthing Amalfi: The Hidden Treasures of Folklore Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-10-11-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: समुद्र की लहरों की सुगंध और पत्तों के सरसराहट के बीच, अमाल्फी कोस्ट का खूबसूरत नजारा अपनी ओर खींच रहा था।En: Amidst the fragrance of the ocean waves and the rustling of leaves, the beautiful view of the Amalfi Coast was drawing Rohan in.Hi: ऋतु थी पतझड़ की, जब पर्यटकों की भीड़ घटने लगती है, पर जगह की सुंदरता बनी रहती है।En: It was the season of autumn, when the crowd of tourists begins to dwindle, but the beauty of the place remains.Hi: यहाँ, इस शांतिपूर्ण स्थान में, रोहन अपने जीवन का अगला बड़ा किस्सा ढूंढ रहा था।En: Here, in this peaceful environment, Rohan was searching for the next big story of his life.Hi: रोहन एक यात्रा पत्रकार था, जो तथ्यों को ही सत्य मानता था।En: Rohan was a travel journalist who believed only in facts.Hi: उसके साथ उसके मित्र अर्जुन भी था, जो पुरातत्व और इतिहास में रुचि रखता था।En: Accompanying him was his friend Arjun, who had an interest in archaeology and history.Hi: उनका लक्ष्य एक पुरानी, रहस्यमयी नक्शे के पीछे की सच्चाई जानना था, जिसे उन्होंने संयोग से खोजा था।En: Their goal was to uncover the truth behind an old, mysterious map they had stumbled upon by chance.Hi: इस यात्रा में उनका साथ देने वाली थी मीरा, जो स्थानीय इतिहासकार थी।En: Joining them on this journey was Meera, a local historian.Hi: मीरा को उस नक्शे पर विश्वास था और वह उसके लोककथाओं से जुड़ी थी।En: Meera believed in the map, as it was connected to local folklore.Hi: रोहन को मीरा का यह विश्वास शुरुआत में थोड़ा अजीब लगा, लेकिन अर्जुन ने उसे समझाया कि कभी-कभी रहस्य की खोज हमारे प्रश्नों को नए अर्थ देती है।En: Initially, Rohan found Meera's belief a bit strange, but Arjun explained to him that sometimes the pursuit of mystery gives new meaning to our questions.Hi: एक शाम, तेज़ लहरों की गूंज के बीच, मीरा ने बताया कि यह नक्शा एक प्राचीन खजाने का है, जो स्थानीय कहानियों में वर्णित था।En: One evening, amidst the echoes of the crashing waves, Meera revealed that this map was of an ancient treasure described in local tales.Hi: भले ही रोहन को इस पर विश्वास नहीं हुआ, लेकिन उसने तय किया कि वह मीरा के साथ इस यात्रा को आगे बढ़ाएगा।En: Even though Rohan didn't believe it at first, he decided to continue this journey with Meera.Hi: तीनों मिलकर नक्शे को समझने निकल पड़े।En: The three of them set out to understand the map.Hi: चट्टानों के किनारे चलते हुए, वो उस स्थान के करीब पहुँचे जहाँ नक्शे के अनुसार कुछ छिपा हुआ था।En: Walking alongside the cliffs, they reached the area where, according to the map, something was hidden.Hi: एकांत स्थल पर, उन्होंने एक छोटी सी गुफा देखी।En: In a secluded spot, they saw a small cave.Hi: अंदर जाते ही, धूप की किरणों से एक प्राचीन मूर्ति चमकने लगी।En: Once inside, a beam of sunlight made an ancient statue glow.Hi: वो मूर्ति वही थी, जो स्थानीय कथाओं में सालों से गुम थी।En: The statue was the very one that had been missing from local legends for years.Hi: इस खोज ने रोहन के विचारों को बदल दिया।En: This discovery changed Rohan's perspective.Hi: उसने न सिर्फ एक कथा पाई थी, बल्कि उसने यह भी समझा कि कभी-कभी सत्य और कहानी के बीच एक सुंदर सामंजस्य होता है।En: He found not just a tale, but also understood that sometimes there's a beautiful harmony between truth and story.Hi: उसने अपने लेख में इस यथार्थ को शामिल किया और पाया कि कहानियों का जादू कभी-कभी तथ्यों से ज्यादा सजीव हो सकता है।En: He included this reality in his article and realized that the magic of stories can sometimes be more vivid than facts.Hi: अंत में, रोहन ने अपनी पत्रकारिता में एक नए दृष्टिकोण को शामिल किया।En: In the end, Rohan incorporated a new perspective into his journalism.Hi: उसने समझ लिया था कि हर कहानी में एक हिस्सा रहस्य का भी होना चाहिए।En: He understood that every story should have an element of mystery.Hi: इस यात्रा ने उसे दिखाया कि सुंदरता का अर्थ सिर्फ असली या नकली में नहीं होता, बल्कि इस बात में होता है कि हम हर कथा को किस नज़रिये से देखते हैं।En: This journey showed him that the meaning of beauty doesn't lie merely in whether something is real or fake, but in the perspective from which we view each tale.Hi: अमाल्फी कोस्ट का यह अनुभव उसकी ज़िन्दगी का एक महत्वपूर्ण मोड़ साबित हुआ।En: This experience at the Amalfi Coast proved to be a significant turning point in his life. Vocabulary Words:fragrance: सुगंधrustling: सरसराहटdwindle: घटनेjournalist: पत्रकारarchaeology: पुरातत्वuncover: अनावरणfolklore: लोककथाओंpursuit: खोजmystery: रहस्यमयीechoes: गूंजtreasure: खजानाsecluded: एकांतcave: गुफाbeam: किरणharmonious: सामंजस्यincorporated: शामिलvivid: सजीवsignificant: महत्वपूर्णperspective: नज़रियेocean: समुद्रview: नजाराpeaceful: शांतिपूर्णenvironment: स्थानancient: प्राचीनstatue: मूर्तिrealize: समझाbeauty: सुंदरताtale: कथाओंmoment: क्षणtruth: सत्य

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Moonlit Memories: A Halloween Tribute at Playa del Resplandor Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-10-07-07-38-20-es Story Transcript:Es: La luna brillaba intensamente sobre la Playa del Resplandor, un lugar encantador donde las aguas iluminadas por algas bioluminiscentes creaban un espectáculo mágico.En: The moon shone intensely over Playa del Resplandor, a charming place where waters illuminated by bioluminescent algae created a magical spectacle.Es: Carlos y su hija, Sofía, caminaban lentamente junto a la orilla.En: Carlos and his daughter, Sofía, walked slowly along the shore.Es: Era la primera vez que celebraban Halloween sin Mariana, la amada esposa de Carlos y madre de Sofía.En: It was the first time they celebrated Halloween without Mariana, the beloved wife of Carlos and mother of Sofía.Es: Hacía seis meses que había partido, pero su amor por la vida y las tradiciones seguía presente en sus corazones.En: It had been six months since she passed, but her love for life and traditions remained present in their hearts.Es: Carlos llevaba una gran mochila llena de sorpresas.En: Carlos carried a large backpack full of surprises.Es: Desde adentro, intentaba con todas sus fuerzas ocultar el dolor que le oprimía el pecho.En: From within, he tried with all his strength to hide the pain that weighed on his chest.Es: Había prometido a Sofía que este Halloween sería especial.En: He had promised Sofía that this Halloween would be special.Es: Mariana adoraba las historias de fantasmas y los picnic nocturnos.En: Mariana loved ghost stories and nighttime picnics.Es: Por eso, decidió recrear un picnic de Halloween en la playa, tal como solían hacer en los años anteriores.En: That's why he decided to recreate a Halloween picnic on the beach, just as they used to do in previous years.Es: La brisa era suave, y la arena estaba fresca bajo sus pies.En: The breeze was gentle, and the sand was cool under their feet.Es: Carlos extendió una gran manta colorida sobre la arena.En: Carlos spread out a large colorful blanket on the sand.Es: Sacó una linterna pequeña y unas velas, como Mariana solía hacerlo.En: He took out a small lantern and some candles, just as Mariana used to do.Es: Pronto aparecieron las galletas en forma de calabaza, los bocadillos de brujas y un jugo de manzana especiado que llenó el aire con un aroma dulce.En: Soon, pumpkin-shaped cookies, witch snacks, and spiced apple juice appeared, filling the air with a sweet aroma.Es: Sofía sonrió mientras se acomodaba.En: Sofía smiled as she settled in.Es: "Papi, cuéntame una historia nueva de mamá", pidió mientras miraba el mar brillante.En: "Daddy, tell me a new story about mom," she asked while looking at the shining sea.Es: Carlos sintió un nudo en la garganta.En: Carlos felt a lump in his throat.Es: Mariana siempre tenía las mejores historias para compartir con Sofía.En: Mariana always had the best stories to share with Sofía.Es: Saber que ahora le tocaba a él era un desafío, pero también un honor.En: Knowing it was now up to him was a challenge but also an honor.Es: "Muy bien, cariño", dijo Carlos, tratando de controlar todas las emociones que sentía al recordar.En: "Alright, sweetheart," said Carlos, trying to control all the emotions he felt as he remembered.Es: "Érase una vez en esta misma playa, cuando mamá era joven.En: "Once upon a time on this very beach, when mom was young.Es: Ella vino aquí una noche de Halloween, igual que nosotras hoy.En: She came here on a Halloween night, just like we are today.Es: Las olas brillaban como estrellas caídas y, de repente, el viento susurró su nombre.En: The waves shone like fallen stars, and suddenly, the wind whispered her name.Es: Era como si la luna misma le contara secretos antiguos.En: It was as if the moon itself was telling her ancient secrets.Es: En ese momento, mamá prometió compartir ese amor por el misterio y la magia con su familia algún día."En: In that moment, mom promised to share that love for mystery and magic with her family someday."Es: Mientras Carlos hablaba, su voz se llenó de calidez y nostalgia.En: As Carlos spoke, his voice filled with warmth and nostalgia.Es: Sofía lo escuchaba atentamente, sus ojos reflejando las luces danzantes del mar.En: Sofía listened attentively, her eyes reflecting the dancing lights of the sea.Es: "Mamá era valiente y siempre veía lo bello en lo desconocido", continuó Carlos, sintiendo la conexión con Mariana más fuerte que nunca.En: "Mom was brave and always saw the beauty in the unknown," continued Carlos, feeling the connection with Mariana stronger than ever.Es: "Incluso en las noches más oscuras, ella encontraba luz."En: "Even in the darkest nights, she found light."Es: Sofía se inclinó hacia él, sus pequeños brazos rodearon a Carlos, y juntos miraron al cielo, donde la luna les devolvía la mirada.En: Sofía leaned towards him, her small arms wrapped around Carlos, and together they looked at the sky, where the moon gazed back at them.Es: En ese instante, Carlos comprendió que Mariana nunca se había ido realmente.En: In that instant, Carlos understood that Mariana had never really left.Es: Vivía en los recuerdos, en las risas y en cada celebración que ellos mantuvieran viva.En: She lived in the memories, in the laughter, and in every celebration they kept alive.Es: Con lágrimas brillando en sus ojos, Carlos abrazó a Sofía más fuerte.En: With tears shining in his eyes, Carlos held Sofía tighter.Es: Había logrado sentir la presencia de Mariana y enseñó a su hija a hacer lo mismo.En: He had managed to feel Mariana's presence and taught his daughter to do the same.Es: Esa noche, entre risas y lágrimas, Carlos transformó la tristeza en un homenaje a la mujer que siempre sería parte de sus vidas.En: That night, between laughter and tears, Carlos transformed the sadness into a tribute to the woman who would always be a part of their lives.Es: La Playa del Resplandor no solo era una vista hermosa, sino el lugar donde las historias de amor eterno surgían bajo la luz de una luna mágica.En: Playa del Resplandor was not only a beautiful sight but the place where stories of eternal love arose under the light of a magical moon. Vocabulary Words:the moon: la lunathe shore: la orillathe backpack: la mochilathe breeze: la brisathe sand: la arenathe blanket: la mantathe lantern: la linternathe candles: las velasthe pumpkin: la calabazathe snacks: los bocadillosthe apple juice: el jugo de manzanathe waves: las olasthe stars: las estrellasthe wind: el vientothe secrets: los secretosthe stories: las historiasthe memories: los recuerdosthe laughter: las risasthe presence: la presenciathe sadness: la tristezathe tribute: el homenajethe love: el amorthe life: la vidathe traditions: las tradicionesthe pain: el dolorthe chest: el pechothe lights: las lucesthe tears: las lágrimasthe celebration: la celebración

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Unintentional Protest: Jordi's Unexpected Leadership Lesson Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-10-04-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Un dissabte tardorenc, Las Ramblas de Barcelona estava plena de gent.En: One autumn Saturday, Las Ramblas in Barcelona was full of people.Ca: Els arbres lluïen colors grocs i taronges, i l'aire fresc invitava a caminar per aquell carrer tan conegut.En: The trees displayed yellow and orange colors, and the fresh air invited a walk along that well-known street.Ca: Entre turistes i venedors, hi havia Jordi, un noi jove i despreocupat que adorava els animals.En: Among tourists and vendors, there was Jordi, a carefree young guy who loved animals.Ca: Aquell dia, pensava participar en una desfilada per celebrar el Dia Mundial dels Animals.En: That day, he planned to participate in a parade to celebrate World Animal Day.Ca: Amb un somriure a la cara, Jordi es movia entre la multitud buscant l'inici del que ell creia que era una festa d'animals.En: With a smile on his face, Jordi moved through the crowd looking for the beginning of what he believed was an animal festival.Ca: Portava una gorra amb orelles de gat, un detall que li semblava perfecte per l'ocasió.En: He wore a cap with cat ears, a detail he thought was perfect for the occasion.Ca: De sobte, va veure un grup amb pancartes i va sentir crits d'entusiasme.En: Suddenly, he saw a group with banners and heard enthusiastic shouts.Ca: Sense pensar-s'ho, es va unir al grup, plens de passió i energia.En: Without thinking twice, he joined the group, full of passion and energy.Ca: Al seu costat, Marina i Pau també estaven allà, però amb una missió diferent.En: Next to him, Marina and Pau were also there, but with a different mission.Ca: Ells sabien que es tractava d'una protesta política, però van veure la il·lusió de Jordi i no el van voler alertar de l'error.En: They knew it was a political protest, but they saw Jordi's excitement and didn't want to alert him to his mistake.Ca: Jordi aplaudia i cridava sense saber exactament què deien els lemes, però estava convençut que era tot per una bona causa.En: Jordi clapped and shouted without knowing exactly what the slogans were about, but he was convinced it was all for a good cause.Ca: Mentre avançaven pels carrers, les seves gesticulacions exagerades i els seus crits plens d'entusiasme van començar a atreure l'atenció dels altres manifestants.En: As they moved through the streets, his exaggerated gestures and enthusiastic shouts began to attract the attention of the other protestors.Ca: Malauradament, el seu divertit equívoc es feia cada cop més evident.En: Unfortunately, his amusing misunderstanding was becoming more apparent.Ca: Els organitzadors es van fixar en ell i, creient-lo un líder enèrgic, el van convidar a pujar a un escenari improvisat.En: The organizers noticed him and, thinking he was an energetic leader, invited him to step onto an improvised stage.Ca: Jordi va acceptar l'oportunitat amb encant, pensant que finalment havia estat reconegut per la seva passió pels drets dels animals.En: Jordi accepted the opportunity with charm, thinking he was finally being recognized for his passion for animal rights.Ca: Quan va pujar, es va adonar de la serietat del moment.En: Once he got up, he realized the seriousness of the moment.Ca: Es trobava davant d'un públic esperant un discurs significatiu.En: He found himself in front of an audience expecting a meaningful speech.Ca: Amb el cor bategant ràpidament, Jordi va parlar amb espontaneïtat i humor.En: With his heart beating rapidly, Jordi spoke with spontaneity and humor.Ca: Va començar dient que els animals mereixen amor i respecte, cosa que tothom va entendre i aplaudir.En: He started by saying that animals deserve love and respect, something everyone understood and applauded.Ca: Quan va intentar lligar això amb la causa política, els seus mots es van convertir en un divertit caos.En: When he tried to tie this to the political cause, his words turned into a funny chaos.Ca: Les expressions confoses i les rialles dels assistents el van fer adonar-se que estava molt lluny de la realitat del moment.En: The confused expressions and laughter of the attendees made him realize he was far from the reality of the moment.Ca: Finalment, va cloure simplement: "Donem-nos suport els uns als altres, siguin persones o animals!En: Finally, he simply concluded: "Let's support each other, whether we are people or animals!"Ca: " Aquella innocència va guanyar el cor de la gent, que va trencar a aplaudir amb alegria.En: That innocence won the hearts of the people, who burst into joyful applause.Ca: Després de baixar, Marina i Pau el van felicitar.En: After stepping down, Marina and Pau congratulated him.Ca: Jordi es va adonar que s'havia ficat en una situació inesperada, però també va veure que, amb el seu discurs, havia aconseguit unir a la gent encara que fos involuntàriament.En: Jordi realized he had gotten himself into an unexpected situation, but he also saw that, with his speech, he had managed to unite people even if unintentionally.Ca: A mesura que s'allunyava, es va prometre prestar més atenció a les coses que l'envoltaven, sabent que el primer pas per tenir un impacte és entendre realment el que està passant.En: As he walked away, he promised himself to pay more attention to the things around him, knowing that the first step to making an impact is truly understanding what is going on.Ca: Així, el noi somiador que va fer riure a tothom va marxar de Las Ramblas amb un nou compromís cap a causes que van molt més enllà del que aparenten a primera vista.En: Thus, the dreamy boy who made everyone laugh walked away from Las Ramblas with a new commitment to causes that go far beyond what they seem at first glance.Ca: Aquell dia, ell no només havia participat en una protesta –havia après una valuosa lliçó de vida.En: That day, he had not only taken part in a protest—he had learned a valuable life lesson. Vocabulary Words:autumn: la tardorcarefree: despreocupatvendors: els venedorsbanners: les pancartesslogans: els lemesexaggerated: exageradesmisunderstanding: l'equívocorganizers: els organitzadorsleader: el líderstage: l'escenarispontaneity: l'espontaneïtathumor: l'humorchaos: el caosexpressions: les expressionslaughter: les riallesinnocence: la innocènciaaudience: el públiccommitment: el compromísimpact: l'impactegestures: les gesticulacionsattention: l'atencióunexpected: inesperadalesson: la lliçófestival: la festamission: la missióconfused: confosesenthusiasm: l'entusiasmerights: els dretsinnocent: innocentsprotest: la protesta

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Unveiling the Forest's Forgotten Secrets: A Hidden Past Emerges Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-10-03-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De herfstzon wierp een gouden gloed over het bos.En: The autumn sun cast a golden glow over the forest.Nl: Sanne, Bram en Jeroen liepen voorzichtig over het kronkelige pad, hun voeten knisperend door de gevallen bladeren.En: Sanne, Bram, and Jeroen walked cautiously along the winding path, their feet crunching through the fallen leaves.Nl: De bomen stonden als wachters om hen heen, hun takken kaal en donker tegen de heldere lucht.En: The trees stood like sentinels around them, their branches bare and dark against the bright sky.Nl: Het was die ochtend tijdens hun kampeertocht dat Sanne iets merkwaardigs had opgemerkt.En: It was that morning during their camping trip that Sanne had noticed something peculiar.Nl: "Kijk daar!"En: "Look there!"Nl: had ze geroepen, wijzend naar een met mos bedekt luik dat half verborgen lag onder de bladeren.En: she had exclaimed, pointing to a moss-covered hatch that lay half-hidden under the leaves.Nl: "Wat denk je dat het is?"En: "What do you think it is?"Nl: Bram trok een wenkbrauw op, skeptisch.En: Bram raised an eyebrow, skeptical.Nl: "Misschien is het beter om het te laten rusten.En: "Maybe it's better to leave it alone.Nl: Wie weet wat daar beneden is."En: Who knows what's down there."Nl: Jeroen, altijd met een glimlach, haalde zijn schouders op.En: Jeroen, always with a smile, shrugged his shoulders.Nl: "Laten we in ieder geval kijken.En: "Let's at least take a look.Nl: We komen er toch niet voor niets langs."En: We didn't pass by here for nothing."Nl: Onder aanmoediging van Sanne besloten ze het mysterie te onderzoeken.En: Encouraged by Sanne, they decided to investigate the mystery.Nl: Het luik was zwaar en strak vergrendeld.En: The hatch was heavy and tightly locked.Nl: Ze moesten samenwerken.En: They had to work together.Nl: Sanne benut haar nieuwsgierigheid.En: Sanne used her curiosity.Nl: Bram keek rond voor gereedschap, terwijl Jeroen verhalen vertelde om de sfeer ontspannen te houden.En: Bram looked around for tools, while Jeroen told stories to keep the mood light.Nl: Na veel prutsen en zwoegen ging het luik open met een krakerig geluid.En: After much fiddling and struggling, the hatch opened with a creaky sound.Nl: Beneden was het donker en stoffig.En: Below, it was dark and dusty.Nl: De lucht rook naar oude stenen en vocht.En: The air smelled of old stone and dampness.Nl: Hun zaklampen verlichtten een smalle gang die zich verder naar beneden uitstrekte.En: Their flashlights illuminated a narrow passage stretching further down.Nl: "Kom op, Bram," drong Sanne aan.En: "Come on, Bram," urged Sanne.Nl: "Dit is een kans die we niet mogen missen.En: "This is an opportunity we can't miss.Nl: Wie weet wat we vinden."En: Who knows what we'll find."Nl: Zuchtend maar vastberaden volgde Bram.En: Sighing but determined, Bram followed.Nl: Door hun gezamenlijke inspanningen bereikten ze een kamer vol verlaten spullen; oude blikken, documenten en vergeten apparatuur.En: Through their collective efforts, they reached a room full of abandoned items: old cans, documents, and forgotten equipment.Nl: Het leek een verlaten onderkomen uit een oorlogstijdperk.En: It seemed like an abandoned shelter from a wartime era.Nl: "Dit is bijzonder," fluisterde Sanne, terwijl ze voorzichtig een vergeeld stuk papier oppakte.En: "This is special," Sanne whispered as she carefully picked up a yellowed piece of paper.Nl: "Hier is een verhaal dat verteld moet worden."En: "Here is a story that needs to be told."Nl: De vondsten waren onbekend en roken naar een vergeten verleden.En: The discoveries were unfamiliar and smelled of a forgotten past.Nl: Uiteindelijk kwamen ze tot een gezamenlijk besluit: deze plek moest bewaard worden voor anderen, voor de geschiedenis.En: Eventually, they came to a shared decision: this place needed to be preserved for others, for history.Nl: Nadat ze alles gedocumenteerd hadden, kropen ze voorzichtig terug naar buiten.En: After documenting everything, they cautiously crawled back outside.Nl: De lucht was scherp en verfrissend, en het zachte geritsel van de herfstbladeren begroette hen weer.En: The air was sharp and refreshing, and the gentle rustle of the autumn leaves greeted them again.Nl: Hoewel hun avontuur riskant was, had het hen iets belangrijks geleerd.En: Although their adventure was risky, it had taught them something important.Nl: Sanne besefte dat voorzichtigheid waardevol kon zijn, terwijl Bram inzag dat het soms de moeite waard was om risico's te nemen.En: Sanne realized that caution could be valuable, while Bram saw that sometimes it's worth taking risks.Nl: Jeroen, tevreden en opgelucht, zag hoe hun vriendschap sterker was dan ooit.En: Jeroen, content and relieved, saw how their friendship was stronger than ever.Nl: Eenmaal terug bij hun kampvuur bespraken ze enthousiast hun volgende stap: de autoriteiten op de hoogte brengen.En: Once back at their campfire, they eagerly discussed their next step: informing the authorities.Nl: Hun avontuur had hen verrijkt, en de ontdekking in het bos zou niet zomaar vergeten worden.En: Their adventure had enriched them, and the discovery in the forest would not soon be forgotten.Nl: Het team genoot nog van de warme gloed van hun nieuwe ervaringen en de prachtige herfst die hen omringde.En: The team continued to enjoy the warm glow of their new experiences and the beautiful autumn surrounding them. Vocabulary Words:autumn: herfstcautiously: voorzichtigsentinels: wachterspeculiar: merkwaardigexclaimed: riepmoss-covered: met mos bedekthatch: luikeyebrow: wenkbrauwskeptical: skeptischencouraged: aanmoediginginvestigate: onderzoekenfiddling: prutsencreaky: krakerigpassage: gangopportunity: kansdetermined: vastberadenabandoned: verlatenequipment: apparatuurshelter: onderkomenwhispered: fluisterdedocumenting: gedocumenteerdcrawled: kropenrustle: geritselrisk: risicorelieved: opgeluchtcampfire: kampvuurauthorities: autoriteitenenriched: verrijktforgotten: vergetensurrounding: omringde

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Unlocking Love: Secrets, Surprises, and Vintage Vows Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-10-03-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Nell'incantevole campagna italiana, le foglie d'autunno si spargevano come un tappeto di colori caldi e vivaci.En: In the enchanting Italian countryside, the autumn leaves spread out like a carpet of warm and vibrant colors.It: Tra il fruscio delle foglie, un'antica porta segreta, nascosta sotto il muschio e le vigne rampicanti, conduceva a un bunker.En: Among the rustling leaves, an ancient secret door, hidden under the moss and creeping vines, led to a bunker.It: Qui, tra quelle mura misteriose, Simone aveva trasformato quel luogo in un rifugio per la sua collezione di vini.En: Here, among those mysterious walls, Simone had transformed that place into a refuge for his wine collection.It: Elisa era una giovane donna dal cuore grande e dalla mente astuta.En: Elisa was a young woman with a big heart and a sharp mind.It: Amava sorprendere Simone, il suo compagno, e per il suo compleanno, desiderava regalargli qualcosa di speciale: un vino vintage raro.En: She loved to surprise Simone, her partner, and for his birthday, she wanted to gift him something special: a rare vintage wine.It: Si mise alla ricerca, visitando cantine e parlando con esperti.En: She set out on a quest, visiting wineries and talking to experts.It: Ogni passo che faceva la avvicinava un po' di più al suo obiettivo, ma il vino che cercava sembrava sfuggente come un sogno.En: Every step she took brought her a little closer to her goal, but the wine she sought seemed as elusive as a dream.It: Un giorno, mentre camminava attraverso i campi dorati dalla luce autunnale, Elisa notò una strana apertura nel terreno, parzialmente nascosta dalle foglie cadute.En: One day, while walking through the fields gilded by the autumn light, Elisa noticed a strange opening in the ground, partially hidden by the fallen leaves.It: Incuriosita, si avvicinò e scoprì la porta del bunker.En: Curious, she approached and discovered the door to the bunker.It: Entrò, ed ecco, davanti ai suoi occhi, il progetto segreto di Simone: un'accogliente cantina, con scaffali in legno e bottiglie antiche che aspettavano pazienti di essere aperte.En: She entered, and there, before her eyes, was Simone's secret project: a cozy wine cellar, with wooden shelves and ancient bottles patiently waiting to be opened.It: Elisa si fermò, il cuore che batteva forte.En: Elisa paused, her heart beating fast.It: Scoprire il progetto di Simone le aveva creato un dilemma.En: Discovering Simone's project had created a dilemma for her.It: Doveva dirgli quello che aveva scoperto o trasformare la sua scoperta in un regalo ancora più speciale?En: Should she tell him what she had found or transform her discovery into an even more special gift?It: Pensò per un momento e decise.En: She thought for a moment and decided.It: Avrebbe aggiunto il suo tocco personale al sogno di Simone, senza rivelare subito la sua scoperta.En: She would add her personal touch to Simone's dream without immediately revealing her discovery.It: Dopo settimane di ricerca intensa, Elisa finalmente trovò il vino perfetto.En: After weeks of intense searching, Elisa finally found the perfect wine.It: La bottiglia brillava sotto la luce soffusa del mattino mentre la teneva tra le mani.En: The bottle glistened in the soft morning light as she held it in her hands.It: Prese un biglietto e con amore scrisse poche parole sincere, poi si diresse felice verso il bunker di Simone.En: She took a card and with love wrote a few heartfelt words, then happily headed towards Simone's bunker.It: Entrata nel sotterraneo, posò la bottiglia e il biglietto su una mensola prominente.En: Once inside the underground space, she placed the bottle and the card on a prominent shelf.It: Con il cuore leggero e un sorriso sul volto, immaginò la sorpresa e la gioia di Simone quando avrebbe trovato il suo regalo.En: With a light heart and a smile on her face, she imagined Simone's surprise and joy when he would find her gift.It: Quando Simone entrò nel bunker il giorno del suo compleanno, notò subito il nuovo arrivo.En: When Simone entered the bunker on his birthday, he immediately noticed the new arrival.It: La bottiglia era lì, una meraviglia centrata nel suo rifugio segreto.En: The bottle was there, a marvel centered in his secret refuge.It: Aprì il biglietto e lesse le parole calorose che Elisa aveva scritto.En: He opened the card and read the warm words that Elisa had written.It: Capì che lei sapeva del bunker e del suo progetto, ma il suo gesto gli mostrava quanto lo supportasse.En: He understood that she knew about the bunker and his project, but her gesture showed him how much she supported him.It: Simone, emozionato, corse fuori dal bunker.En: Simone, emotional, ran out of the bunker.It: Trovò Elisa che lo aspettava tra gli alberi dorati.En: He found Elisa waiting for him among the golden trees.It: La prese tra le braccia, sussurrandole quanto la amasse, mentre nei loro occhi brillava la consapevolezza che l'aver condiviso un segreto aveva reso il loro legame ancora più forte.En: He pulled her into his arms, whispering to her how much he loved her, while in their eyes shone the awareness that sharing a secret had made their bond even stronger.It: I due, abbracciati nel paesaggio autunnale, capirono che i segreti potevano essere dolci sorprese, e che condividerli arricchiva la loro vita comune.En: The two, embraced in the autumn landscape, realized that secrets could be sweet surprises and that sharing them enriched their shared life.It: Il bunker, un tempo simbolo di un progetto personale, divenne un luogo di ricordi condivisi e di nuovi inizi.En: The bunker, once a symbol of a personal project, became a place of shared memories and new beginnings. Vocabulary Words:the countryside: la campagnathe leaves: le fogliemysterious: misteriosethe refuge: il rifugiovintage: vintagethe quest: la ricercathe winery: la cantinaelusive: sfuggentethe opening: l'aperturathe ground: il terrenocurious: incuriositathe shelf: lo scaffalepatiently: pazientithe dilemma: il dilemmaheartfelt: sincerethe underground: il sotterraneolight-hearted: leggerothe arrival: l'arrivothe gesture: il gestosupport: supportoemotional: emozionatoto whisper: sussurrareto enrich: arricchirethe bond: il legamethe awareness: la consapevolezzathe surprise: la sorpresathe project: il progettoto transform: trasformarethe light: la lucethe memory: il ricordo

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Aarav's Ingenious Solution: Victory Against All Odds Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-10-03-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: गर्मियों की छुट्टियों के बाद, पतझड़ की ठंडी हवाएँ स्कूल की गलियों में फैल चुकी थीं।En: After the summer holidays, the cool winds of autumn had spread through the school corridors.Hi: नवमी के दिन, नवदुर्गा के गीत पूरे शहर में गूंज रहे थे।En: On the day of Navami, the songs of Navdurga were echoing throughout the city.Hi: आरव, प्रिय और रोहन स्कूल के गुप्त तहखाने में बैठे थे, जहाँ उन्होंने अपनी विज्ञान प्रतियोगिता की तैयारी शुरू की थी।En: Aarav, Priya, and Rohan were sitting in the secret basement of the school, where they had started preparing for their science competition.Hi: यह तहखाना स्कूल के नीचे, एक आरामदायक स्थान था।En: The basement beneath the school was a cozy place.Hi: वहाँ ढेर सारे औजार और सामान थे, और हल्की रोशनी में एक अलग दुनिया जैसा महसूस होता था।En: There were plenty of tools and equipment, and in the dim light, it felt like a different world.Hi: आरव एक जिज्ञासु और मेहनती छात्र था।En: Aarav was a curious and hardworking student.Hi: वह विज्ञान प्रतियोगिता जीते बिना हार मानने के विचार को लेकर चिंतित था, क्यूंकि यह उसे अपने परिवार के सामने गर्व से खड़ा होने का एक मौका देता।En: He was worried about the idea of not winning the science competition because it offered him a chance to stand with pride in front of his family.Hi: विशेष रूप से इस शुभ अवसर पर, जब नवदुर्गा अपने भक्तों को आशीर्वाद देने को तैयार थीं।En: Particularly on this auspicious occasion, when Navdurga was ready to bless her devotees.Hi: प्रिय और रोहन उसकी मदद करने के लिए उत्सुक थे, और उन्होंने उसकी दिशा में हौसला बढ़ाने की ठानी।En: Priya and Rohan were eager to help him, and they decided to encourage him in his endeavor.Hi: आरव का प्रोजेक्ट एक नवाचारी ऊर्जा उपकरण था।En: Aarav's project was an innovative energy device.Hi: लेकिन उसके लिए आवश्यक एक विशेष घटक बाजार में मिल नहीं रहा था, क्योंकि नवरात्रि की मांग के कारण सभी दुकानें बंद थीं।En: However, a special component needed for it was unavailable in the market because all the shops were closed due to the demand during Navratri.Hi: इस सोच में डूबा आरव उदास हो गया, लेकिन फिर प्रिय ने सुझाव दिया कि अनावश्यक सामग्री से चीजें बनाना एक विकल्प हो सकता है।En: Engulfed in this thought, Aarav became disheartened, but then Priya suggested that making things from unnecessary materials could be an option.Hi: आरव ने इस विचार को गहराई से समझा और रोहन और प्रिय की मदद से घर पर पड़ी बेकार चीजों की खोज शुरू की।En: Aarav understood this idea deeply and, with the help of Rohan and Priya, began searching for unused materials at home.Hi: उन्होंने पुरानी बैटरी, उलझी हुई तारें और टूटी हुई बोतलों जैसी वस्तुओं का उपयोग करके एक नया उपाय तैयार किया।En: They devised a new solution using items like old batteries, tangled wires, and broken bottles.Hi: जब यह तैयार हो गया, तो उन्होंने उसकी जांच की और पाया कि यह काम कर रहा था।En: Once it was ready, they tested it and found that it was working.Hi: प्रतियोगिता का दिन आया।En: The day of the competition arrived.Hi: आरव का दिल तेज़ धड़क रहा था, लेकिन उसने आत्मविश्वास के साथ अपने प्रोजेक्ट को प्रस्तुत किया।En: Aarav's heart was pounding, but he confidently presented his project.Hi: जजों ने उसकी प्रस्तुति के लिए उसकी प्रशंसा की, विशेष रूप से उससे इस कारण से प्रभावित हुए कि उसने कम संसाधनों के होते हुए भी एक अनूठा समाधान पेश किया।En: The judges praised him for his presentation, especially impressed by his unique solution despite having limited resources.Hi: आखिरकार, आरव का नाम घोषित हुआ – उसने प्रतियोगिता जीत ली!En: Finally, Aarav's name was announced - he won the competition!Hi: अपने दोस्तों के लिए आभार प्रकट करते हुए, उसने महसूस किया कि उसकी रचनात्मकता और उसकी समस्या का समाधान खोजने की कला ने उसे अपने मंजिल तक पहुँचाया।En: Expressing gratitude to his friends, he realized that his creativity and the art of finding a solution to his problem had led him to his goal.Hi: परिवार के चेहरे पर गर्व की मुस्कान देखते हुए, आरव ने जाना कि उसकी मेहनत और समर्पण ने उसे सिखाया कि जहाँ चाह होती है, वहाँ रास्ता भी होते ही है।En: Seeing his family's proud smiles, Aarav understood that his hard work and dedication taught him that where there is a will, there is a way.Hi: इस सफलता ने उसकी आत्म-पूर्णता को मजबूत किया और उसने यह सीखा कि किसी भी चुनौती का सामना किया जा सकता है जब तक अंदर विश्वास और दृढ़ता हो।En: This success strengthened his self-fulfillment, and he learned that any challenge can be faced as long as there is belief and determination within. Vocabulary Words:corridors: गलियोंechoing: गूंजbasement: तहखानाcozy: आरामदायकcurious: जिज्ञासुhardworking: मेहनतीauspicious: शुभdevotees: भक्तोंendeavor: प्रयासinnovative: नवाचारीcomponent: घटकunavailable: मिल नहीं रहाdemand: मांगengulfed: डूबाdisheartened: उदासutilize: उपयोगtangled: उलझी हुईsolution: उपायconfidence: आत्मविश्वासpresentation: प्रस्तुतिresources: संसाधनोंunique: अनूठाgratitude: आभारcreativity: रचनात्मकताfulfillment: पूर्णताchallenge: चुनौतीdetermination: दृढ़ताpride: गर्वdedication: समर्पणbelief: विश्वास

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Mystery Beyond the Mist: The Hidden Secrets of Machu Picchu Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-09-28-22-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: La mañana en Machu Picchu era mágica.En: The morning in Machu Picchu was magical.Es: La niebla cubría los antiguos muros de piedra, envolviendo las ruinas en un manto de misterio.En: The mist covered the ancient stone walls, enveloping the ruins in a cloak of mystery.Es: Santiago caminaba con cuidado, sus ojos llenos de entusiasmo.En: Santiago walked carefully, his eyes full of enthusiasm.Es: En sus manos, sostenía un mapa viejo que había encontrado en la biblioteca del pueblo.En: In his hands, he held an old map he had found in the town's library.Es: Lucía, su amiga, lo seguía de cerca, dubitativa, mientras Miguel, el guía local, abría camino por los senderos empinados.En: Lucía, his friend, followed closely, doubtful, while Miguel, the local guide, led the way through the steep paths.Es: —Santiago, ¿estás seguro de esto?En: "Santiago, are you sure about this?"Es: —preguntó Lucía.En: asked Lucía.Es: Ella hablaba mientras esquivaba las raíces que salían del suelo, visibles entre la hierba.En: She spoke while dodging the roots emerging from the ground, visible through the grass.Es: —Absolutamente, Lucía.En: "Absolutely, Lucía.Es: La historia es mi pasión —respondió Santiago firmemente—.En: History is my passion," responded Santiago firmly.Es: Este mapa señala un lugar escondido que podría cambiar todo lo que sabemos de los incas.En: "This map points to a hidden place that could change everything we know about the Incas."Es: Miguel sonrió, divertido por el entusiasmo de Santiago, pero cauteloso de los peligros.En: Miguel smiled, amused by Santiago's enthusiasm, but cautious of the dangers.Es: —Es peligroso.En: "It's dangerous.Es: Pero si tienes razón, será un gran descubrimiento —dijo Miguel, guiñando un ojo.En: But if you're right, it will be a great discovery," said Miguel, winking.Es: Santiago sabía que la zona era vasta y estaba fuertemente protegida.En: Santiago knew that the area was vast and heavily protected.Es: Pero su deseo de descubrir lo oculto era fuerte.En: But his desire to uncover the hidden was strong.Es: Cuando el sol comenzó a caer, y la oscuridad se asentó sobre las montañas, Santiago decidió actuar.En: When the sun began to set, and darkness settled over the mountains, Santiago decided to act.Es: —Vamos a entrar esta noche —dijo, mirando a sus amigos—.En: "We're going in tonight," he said, looking at his friends.Es: Sé que es arriesgado, pero podemos hacerlo juntos.En: "I know it's risky, but we can do it together.Es: Con tu sabiduría, Miguel, y la lógica de Lucía, lo lograremos.En: With your wisdom, Miguel, and Lucía's logic, we'll succeed."Es: Lucía suspiró, pero su curiosidad pudo más que su escepticismo.En: Lucía sighed, but her curiosity outweighed her skepticism.Es: Una vez que las últimas luces de los visitantes desaparecieron, los tres comenzaron su incursión.En: Once the last lights of the visitors disappeared, the three of them began their incursion.Es: Estaban atentos al sonido de la vigilancia que merodeaba por la zona.En: They were alert to the sound of the patrols wandering the area.Es: Avanzaron en silencio, hasta llegar cerca del área restringida.En: They advanced silently, until they reached near the restricted area.Es: Las piedras bajo sus pies parecían contar historias de los tiempos ancestrales.En: The stones beneath their feet seemed to tell stories of ancient times.Es: De repente, una patrulla los obligó a esconderse detrás de un muro casi en ruinas.En: Suddenly, a patrol forced them to hide behind an almost ruined wall.Es: —Debemos ser rápidos —susurró Santiago, mirando su mapa bajo la luz de la luna.En: "We must be quick," whispered Santiago, looking at his map under the moonlight.Es: El mapa los llevó hasta una entrada pequeña cubierta por vegetación espesa.En: The map led them to a small entrance covered by thick vegetation.Es: Santiago tocó las piedras, sintiendo su antigüedad.En: Santiago touched the stones, feeling their antiquity.Es: Dudaron un momento, pero decidieron ir más allá.En: They hesitated for a moment but decided to go further.Es: En el corazón del escondite, tras pasar por una estructura que crujía bajo su peso, encontraron una cámara oculta.En: In the heart of the hideout, after passing through a structure that creaked under their weight, they found a hidden chamber.Es: Allí, entre las sombras, Santiago vio un artefacto hecho de oro y piedras preciosas.En: There, in the shadows, Santiago saw an artifact made of gold and precious stones.Es: —¡Increíble!En: "Incredible!"Es: —exclamó en voz baja, sus ojos brillando de emoción.En: he exclaimed softly, his eyes shining with excitement.Es: Pero antes de poder examinarlo, sonaron alarmas a su alrededor.En: But before he could examine it, alarms sounded around them.Es: La seguridad no tardaría en llegar.En: The security wouldn't take long to arrive.Es: —¡Corran!En: "Run!"Es: —gritó Miguel, liderando la retirada hacia el exterior.En: shouted Miguel, leading the retreat to the outside.Es: Con el corazón latiendo rápido, lograron escapar por un camino angosto que solo Miguel conocía.En: With hearts pounding, they managed to escape through a narrow path that only Miguel knew.Es: Estaban a salvo, pero tuvieron que dejar el artefacto atrás.En: They were safe, but they had to leave the artifact behind.Es: Respirando agitadamente, Santiago vio a Lucía y Miguel con gratitud.En: Breathing heavily, Santiago looked at Lucía and Miguel with gratitude.Es: —Gracias a ustedes lo logramos —dijo—.En: "Thanks to you, we made it," he said.Es: Aprendí que a veces una buena idea necesita ser compartida para tener éxito.En: "I learned that sometimes a good idea needs to be shared to succeed."Es: Machu Picchu se erguía majestuosamente bajo la luz de la luna, permaneciendo enigmática, mientras ellos regresaban al pueblo, llevando consigo no un trofeo físico, sino el conocimiento y la experiencia del verdadero valor de la colaboración y la amistad.En: Machu Picchu stood majestically under the moonlight, remaining enigmatic, as they returned to the town, carrying with them not a physical trophy, but the knowledge and experience of the true value of collaboration and friendship. Vocabulary Words:the mist: la nieblathe ruins: las ruinasthe cloak: el mantoto envelop: envolverenthusiasm: el entusiasmodoubtful: dubitativathe roots: las raícesto dodge: esquivarvast: vastaprotected: protegidathe structure: la estructurato creak: crujirthe antiquity: la antigüedadhidden: ocultothe chamber: la cámarathe artifact: el artefactoprecious: preciosasto whisper: susurrarthe patrol: la patrullathe wisdom: la sabiduríathe darkness: la oscuridadto lead: liderarthe retreat: la retiradato hesitate: dudarthe moonlight: la luz de la lunaancient: antiguosthe crumbling: las ruinasto sneak: avanzar en silenciothe collabortion: la colaboraciónthe treasure: el trofeo

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: From Market Mishaps to Laughter: A Family's La Mercè Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-09-27-22-34-01-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Oriol estava decidit a convertir La Mercè en un dia especial per a la seva família.En: Oriol was determined to make La Mercè a special day for his family.Ca: Feia dies que pensava en el sopar perfecte.En: For days, he had been thinking about the perfect dinner.Ca: L'ambient a casa seva no era fàcil.En: The atmosphere at home was not easy.Ca: El diumenge, la llum de tardor omplia la petita cuina, però l'espai semblava més fosc a causa de les tensions.En: On Sunday, the autumn light filled the small kitchen, but the space seemed darker due to the tensions.Ca: La cuina estava plena d'arbúcies d'espècies i herbes que Oriol havia comprat al mercat.En: The kitchen was full of bunches of spices and herbs that Oriol had bought at the market.Ca: Les verdures fresques i el peix estaven esteses sobre la taula vella de fusta.En: Fresh vegetables and fish were laid out on the old wooden table.Ca: "Vaig al mercat. Necessito algunes coses més," va dir Oriol amb decisió, mirant als seus fills, Martí i Laura.En: "I'm going to the market. I need a few more things," said Oriol decisively, looking at his children, Martí and Laura.Ca: Laura, la seva filla adolescent, va fer un sospir llarg.En: Laura, his teenage daughter, let out a long sigh.Ca: "Jo passo. Prefereixo quedar-me aquí." Els braços creuats i el gest de fàstic eren el seu llenguatge habitual darrerament.En: "I'll pass. I'd rather stay here." Her crossed arms and disgusted gesture were her usual language lately.Ca: Martí, el fill petit, va mirar l'Oriol amb ulls brillants.En: Martí, the younger son, looked at Oriol with bright eyes.Ca: "Jo vull anar! Puc anar amb tu?" va preguntar amb entusiasme.En: "I want to go! Can I go with you?" he asked enthusiastically.Ca: El mercat estava ple de gent i de vida.En: The market was full of people and life.Ca: Venedors cridaven les ofertes del dia.En: Vendors were shouting the day's offers.Ca: Oriol sabia on trobar els millors productes.En: Oriol knew where to find the best products.Ca: Tenia una llista: "pa amb tomàquet, escalivada, crema catalana".En: He had a list: "pa amb tomàquet, escalivada, crema catalana."Ca: Cada ingredient era un record de sopars passats, feliços, abans que les discussions es fessin freqüents.En: Each ingredient was a memory of past, happy dinners before the arguments became frequent.Ca: Martí corria pel mercat, assenyalant tot el que cridava la seva atenció.En: Martí ran around the market, pointing at everything that caught his attention.Ca: De tornada a casa, l'ambient de festa minvava ràpidament a mesura que Laura murmurava que no li agradava el peix.En: Back home, the festive atmosphere quickly diminished as Laura murmured that she didn't like fish.Ca: Una vegada a la cuina, Oriol va començar a preparar el sopar.En: Once in the kitchen, Oriol began preparing dinner.Ca: Tots eren a la cuina encara que estaven en móns diferents.En: They were all in the kitchen, though they were in different worlds.Ca: Martí intentava ajudar, portant les verdures a Oriol.En: Martí tried to help by bringing the vegetables to Oriol.Ca: Laura enviava missatges amb el mòbil, poc implicada en la situació.En: Laura was sending messages on her phone, barely involved in the situation.Ca: De sobte, mentre Oriol fregia, Martí, en un intent de moure una olla, va colpejar accidentalment el bol amb la crema catalana preparada.En: Suddenly, while Oriol was frying, Martí, in an attempt to move a pot, accidentally knocked the bowl with the prepared crema catalana.Ca: Va caure al terra amb un soroll que va semblar final a la pau de la tarda.En: It fell to the floor with a noise that seemed to mark the end of the afternoon's peace.Ca: Laura va exclamar enfadada. "Mira el que has fet! Sempre fas el mateix!", i va marxar de la cuina.En: Laura exclaimed angrily, "Look what you've done! You always do the same!" and left the kitchen.Ca: Allò era el colmo per Oriol.En: That was the last straw for Oriol.Ca: Tants esforços per res.En: So much effort for nothing.Ca: Però va decidir que no podia rendir-se.En: But he decided he couldn't give up.Ca: Va respirar profundament i va buscar a la seva ment una història antiga de La Mercè, una que sempre havia fet riure a tothom: la història del gegant que ballava tan malament que va acabar amb els peus en un cub ple de vi.En: He took a deep breath and searched his mind for an old story about La Mercè, one that had always made everyone laugh: the story of the giant who danced so poorly that he ended up with his feet in a tub full of wine.Ca: La narració va començar a sortir naturalment, i malgrat l'accident, Martí va començar a riure.En: The story began to flow naturally, and despite the accident, Martí started to laugh.Ca: La seva rialla va atraure l'atenció de Laura, que va tornar, curiosa, encara amb un somriure tènue.En: His laughter caught Laura's attention, who returned, curious, with a faint smile.Ca: "Penseu que som tan maldestres com el gegant?" va continuar Oriol, imitant amb gestos còmics el gegant de la història.En: "Do you think we're as clumsy as the giant?" Oriol continued, imitating with comical gestures the giant from the story.Ca: Al final, tant Laura com Martí van acabar rient.En: In the end, both Laura and Martí ended up laughing.Ca: La tensió d'abans es va dissipar com una boira que s'aixeca.En: The previous tension dissipated like fog lifting.Ca: Oriol va veure que la perfecció no era la clau per a la felicitat en família.En: Oriol realized that perfection was not the key to family happiness.Ca: A La Mercè no es tracta de tenir el sopar perfecte.En: La Mercè wasn't about having the perfect dinner.Ca: Es tracta de compartir.En: It was about sharing.Ca: Les històries i els records compartits van ajudar a tornar a unir la seva família, almenys per aquell moment, aquell sopar.En: The shared stories and memories helped bring his family back together, at least for that moment and that dinner.Ca: I, malgrat tot, fou una nit inoblidable.En: And despite everything, it was an unforgettable night. Vocabulary Words:the atmosphere: l'ambientthe tensions: les tensionsdetermined: deciditthe autumn: la tardorthe bunches: les arbúciesthe spices: les espèciesdecisively: amb decisióthe teenager: l'adolescentthe gesture: el gestthe vendors: els venedorsthe offers: les ofertesfrequent: freqüentsthe argument: la discussiófestive: de festadiminished: minvavabarely: pocthe explosion: el sorollaccidentally: accidentalmentexclaimed: va exclamarthe effort: l'esforçthe giant: el gegantcomical: còmicsclumsy: maldestredissipated: es va dissiparthe fog: la boiraperfection: la perfeccióthe happiness: la felicitatto share: compartirthe memories: els recordsunforgettable: inoblidable

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Quinoa Salad and Sausage Toast: A Vegan's Family Dinner Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-09-27-07-38-20-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A levelek a fákon már sárgára és vörösre váltottak, és a kesernyés ősz illata belengte a budapesti levegőt.En: The leaves on the trees had already turned yellow and red, and the bitter smell of autumn filled the air in Budapest.Hu: Az Eszter lakásába vezető lépcsőház nyíló ajtaja mögött egy vidám, ugyanakkor kicsit feszült hangulat fogadta a vendégeket.En: Behind the opening door leading to Eszter's apartment, guests were greeted by a cheerful yet slightly tense atmosphere.Hu: A konyhából nehéz húsos ételek illata szivárgott, klasszikus pörkölt és töltött káposzta készült az asztalra.En: The scent of hearty meat dishes wafted from the kitchen, where classic stew and stuffed cabbage were being prepared for the table.Hu: „Sziasztok!” – kiáltott fel Zoltán, miközben a bejáratnál lerakta a cipőjét.En: “Hi everyone!” exclaimed Zoltán as he placed his shoes by the entrance.Hu: Kezében egy nagy tál volt, ami kihívóan díszítette a klasszikus, poros barna paprikás asztalterítőt.En: In his hand was a large dish, provocatively decorating the classic, dusty brown paprika tablecloth.Hu: Eszter mosolygott, de a homlokán ráncok jelezték, hogy picit aggódik a délután kimenetele miatt.En: Eszter smiled, but wrinkles on her forehead indicated she was a bit anxious about the outcome of the afternoon.Hu: „Mi van itt?” – mutatott Bence nevetve a tálra.En: “What do we have here?” Bence asked, laughing, pointing at the dish.Hu: Közelebb hajolt, és kihúzta a vegán étel illatát.En: He leaned closer and drew in the scent of the vegan dish.Hu: „Ezt eszi a nyuszikám?” nevetett fel, majd hátba veregette unokatestvérét.En: “Is this what my bunny eats?” he laughed, then patted his cousin on the back.Hu: „Ez egy quinoa saláta, Bence,” válaszolt Zoltán higgadtan.En: “This is a quinoa salad, Bence,” Zoltán replied calmly.Hu: „Egészséges, és tele van ízzel!”En: “It's healthy and full of flavor!”Hu: Elhatározta, hogy ma este elmagyarázza a családnak a vegán életmód előnyeit.En: He resolved that tonight he would explain the benefits of a vegan lifestyle to the family.Hu: Az asztal körül helyet foglalt a család.En: The family took their places around the table.Hu: Eszter próbálta békíteni Zoltánt és Bencét az asztal körüli kisebb viták közepette.En: Eszter tried to mediate between Zoltán and Bence amidst the minor table disagreements.Hu: A vacsora kezdődött.En: Dinner began.Hu: Az asztal közepén trónolt a húsos ételek sorozata, mögötte Zoltán táljával, mely szinte elveszett a nagy tömegben.En: A series of meaty dishes reigned in the center of the table, with Zoltán's dish almost lost behind the large array.Hu: Amikor már mindenki evett, Zoltán tisztította meg a torkát, hogy elmondhassa a beszédét.En: Once everyone was eating, Zoltán cleared his throat to give his speech.Hu: „Család! Szeretném, ha meghallgatnátok,” kezdte.En: “Family! I would like you to listen,” he started.Hu: „A vegán életmód nem csak az egészségemnél tesz jót, hanem a környezet védelméért is fontos!”En: “The vegan lifestyle is not only good for my health but is also important for protecting the environment!”Hu: Mindenki figyelt, még ha néhányan mosolyogtak is.En: Everyone listened, even if a few were smiling.Hu: Zoltán lelkesedése egy pillanatra átkelt a szkeptikus tekinteteken.En: Zoltán's enthusiasm momentarily crossed the skeptical glances.Hu: Ekkor Bence felemelt egy nagy kolbászt a tányérjáról, és játékosan felszólította: „Szóljunk egy koccintást a kolbászok tiszteletére!”En: At that moment, Bence raised a large sausage from his plate and playfully proposed, “Let's toast in honor of the sausages!”Hu: A család nevetett, a feszültség oldódott.En: The family laughed, and the tension eased.Hu: A végén Eszter odafordult Zoltánhoz, és barátságosan megszorította a kezét.En: In the end, Eszter turned to Zoltán and squeezed his hand kindly.Hu: „Köszönöm, hogy hoztál valami újat. Megkóstolom a salátádat!” mosolygott.En: “Thank you for bringing something new. I'll try your salad!” she smiled.Hu: Zoltán elgondolkodott, majd visszamosolygott.En: Zoltán thought for a moment, then smiled back.Hu: Tudta, hogy a változás lassú, és talán apró lépésekkel kezdődik.En: He knew that change is slow and perhaps begins with small steps.Hu: Az este végén, bár a család nem változtatta meg azonnal a hozzáállását, Zoltán megértette, hogy a legfontosabb a türelem és nyitottság.En: By the end of the evening, even though the family didn't immediately change their attitude, Zoltán understood that the most important thing is patience and openness.Hu: És Eszter ígéretével közelebb került, hogy talán egyszer megváltozik a világ.En: And with Eszter's promise, he felt closer to the idea that maybe one day the world might change. Vocabulary Words:bitter: kesernyéshearty: nehézwafted: szivárgottprovocatively: kihívóanwrinkles: ráncokquinoa: quinoamediating: békíteniamidst: közepettereigned: trónoltsceptical: szkeptikusglances: tekintetekproposed: felszólítottatoast: koccintásease: oldódottpatience: türelemopenness: nyitottságtransformed: megváltozikstairs: lépcsőházgreeted: fogadtaatmosphere: hangulatclassic: klasszikusstuffed: töltöttcabbage: káposztaanxious: aggódikoutcome: kimeneteledraw in: kihúztaleaned: hajoltspeech: beszédétbenefit: előnyeitenthusiasm: lelkesedése

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Harvesting Friendship: Love Blossoms in the Apple Orchard Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-09-11-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: אנשים רבים הגיעו למטע התפוחים.En: Many people arrived at the apple orchard.He: המקום היה מלא בפרחים וריחות נפלאים של סתיו.En: The place was filled with flowers and wonderful scents of autumn.He: השמש קרנה באור זהוב על העצים העמוסים תפוחים בשלים.En: The sun shone in a golden light on trees heavy with ripe apples.He: ברקע אפשר היה לשמוע צחוק ילדים ומשפחות שמחות.En: In the background, you could hear the laughter of children and happy families.He: אליאור עמד בצד, הסתכל על כל הפעילות.En: Elior stood on the side, watching all the activity.He: הוא הגיע למטע במסגרת אירוע קהילתי לחג ראש השנה.En: He had come to the orchard as part of a community event for the Rosh Hashanah holiday.He: הוא תמיד אהב לעזור, אך השנה חש הקמעה של שינוי בלבו.En: He always loved to help, but this year he felt a slight change in his heart.He: הוא חיפש מישהו מיוחד, חבר אמיתי.En: He was looking for someone special, a true friend.He: פתאום, עיניו נמשכו לדמות אחת בין ההמון, תמר.En: Suddenly, his eyes were drawn to a figure among the crowd, Tamar.He: היא הייתה מלאת חיים ושמחה, יפיפייה וחברותית.En: She was full of life and joy, beautiful and sociable.He: תמר הגיעה עם חברים, אך למרות זאת, היא חיפשה חוויות חדשות.En: Tamar came with friends, but despite that, she was seeking new experiences.He: אולי גם חברים חדשים.En: Perhaps also new friends.He: אליאור היה נבוך לפנות אליה.En: Elior was embarrassed to approach her.He: הוא חשש.En: He was apprehensive.He: אך כשהוא ראה אותה מתקרבת לאזור שבו עבד, החליט לקחת את הסיכון.En: But when he saw her approaching the area where he was working, he decided to take the risk.He: "את יודעת," אמר בחיוך משועשע, "תפוחים זה לא רק לחג.En: "You know," he said with an amused smile, "apples aren't just for the holiday.He: אפשר להצחיק איתם את כל הקהילה כשהם נופלים על הראש.En: They can entertain the whole community when they fall on your head."He: "תמר צחקה צחוק מלא, וחשה סקרנות גוברת כלפי אליאור.En: Tamar laughed a full laugh and felt growing curiosity towards Elior.He: "אולי תראה לי איך לעשות את זה בלי לקבל תפוח ישר על הראש?En: "Maybe you can show me how to do that without getting an apple straight on the head?"He: " שאלה בקריצה.En: she asked with a wink.He: הם התחילו לעבוד יחד.En: They started working together.He: הם קטפו תפוחים, דיברו וצחקו.En: They picked apples, talked, and laughed.He: פעם אחת הרוח החזקה פיזרה את כל התפוחים שאספו.En: Once, a strong wind scattered all the apples they had gathered.He: הם הביטו זה בזו, צחקו בקול ועבדו לשתף פעולה בכדי לאסוף אותם מחדש.En: They looked at each other, laughed out loud, and worked together to gather them again.He: כאשר הרוח פסקה, גם המבוכה.En: When the wind subsided, so did the awkwardness.He: אליאור שכח את חששותיו, ותמר הרגישה שמצאה קשר חדש ומיוחד.En: Elior forgot his fears, and Tamar felt she had made a new and special connection.He: כשסיימו, הם החליפו מספרי טלפון, מבטיחים לטייל שוב יחד בנוף הכפרי.En: When they finished, they exchanged phone numbers, promising to walk together again in the rural landscape.He: אליאור יצא מהאירוע כשהרגיש לראשונה יותר פתוח ובטוח בעצמו.En: Elior left the event feeling, for the first time, more open and confident in himself.He: ותמר גילתה שגם באירועים מוכרים, אפשר למצוא קשרים מפתיעים ומשמעותיים.En: And Tamar discovered that even in familiar events, one can find surprising and meaningful connections.He: רוח הסתיו הבטיחה להם התחלה חדשה ותקוות חדשות.En: The autumn breeze promised them a new beginning and new hopes. Vocabulary Words:orchard: מטעscents: ריחותripe: בשליםlaughter: צחוקevent: אירועapprehensive: חששapproaching: מתקרבתamused: משועשעgathered: אספוscattered: פיזרהawkwardness: מבוכהconfident: בטוחsubsided: פסקהpromised: הבטיחהrural: כפריlandscape: נוףbreeze: רוחfamiliar: מוכריםsurprising: מפתיעיםmeaningful: משמעותייםfigure: דמותjoy: שמחהsociable: חברותיתcuriosity: סקרנותstraight: ישרconnections: קשריםconfident: בטוחspecial: מיוחדembraced: חיבקrisk: סיכוןBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: When Darkness Fell on Van Gogh: A Tale of Unexpected Heroes Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-09-06-22-34-01-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Het was een frisse herfstdag in Amsterdam.En: It was a crisp autumn day in Amsterdam.Nl: De bladeren die de grachten omringden, hadden een gouden gloed.En: The leaves surrounding the canals had a golden glow.Nl: In het Van Gogh Museum stroomden bezoekers binnen voor een speciale tentoonstelling van Van Goghs minder bekende werken.En: At the Van Gogh Museum, visitors streamed in for a special exhibition of Van Gogh's lesser-known works.Nl: Sven, met zijn eeuwige glimlach en boek over Van Gogh onder zijn arm, liep vol verwachting de zaal binnen.En: Sven, with his perpetual smile and a book about Van Gogh under his arm, entered the hall with great anticipation.Nl: Lotte, de curator van het museum, stond bij de ingang en begroette de bezoekers.En: Lotte, the curator of the museum, stood at the entrance greeting the visitors.Nl: Ze was trots op deze tentoonstelling.En: She was proud of this exhibition.Nl: Haar zorgenmaatschappijen, maar het was de eerste keer dat zulke werken in een grote zaal getoond werden.En: She had her societal worries, but it was the first time such works were displayed in a large hall.Nl: De opkomst was groot, maar Lotte was meer bezorgd om de reputatie van het museum dan om de cijfers.En: The turnout was impressive, but Lotte was more concerned about the museum's reputation than the figures.Nl: Door de gangen klonken zachte voetstappen en fluisterende stemmen.En: The hallways echoed with soft footsteps and whispering voices.Nl: De kleuren van Van Goghs schilderijen leken te dansen onder de museumlichten.En: The colors of Van Gogh's paintings seemed to dance under the museum lights.Nl: Maar plotseling, uit het niets, was er een alarmerende stroomuitval.En: But suddenly, out of nowhere, there was an alarming power outage.Nl: Duizenden lampen die de kunstwerken verlichtten, flikkerden en gingen uit.En: Thousands of lights that illuminated the artworks flickered and went out.Nl: Een deken van duisternis viel over het museum.En: A blanket of darkness fell over the museum.Nl: “Rustig blijven alsjeblieft,” sprak Lotte met een enigszins trillende stem.En: “Please remain calm,” Lotte spoke with a slightly trembling voice.Nl: "We werken aan een oplossing."En: "We are working on a solution."Nl: Ze begreep dat paniek elk moment kon uitbreken.En: She understood that panic could break out at any moment.Nl: In het volle donker was het lastig om de bezoekers te geruststellen.En: In the complete darkness, it was challenging to reassure the visitors.Nl: Sven, verrast door de situatie maar kalm, pakte zijn telefoon en zette de zaklamp aan.En: Sven, surprised by the situation but calm, grabbed his phone and turned on the flashlight.Nl: Hij begon de gasten kalmmerend toe te spreken en ze naar Lotte te begeleiden.En: He began to speak reassuringly to the guests and guided them to Lotte.Nl: "Blijf bij elkaar," zei hij bemoedigend.En: "Stay together," he said encouragingly.Nl: Zijn liefde voor kunst was groter dan zijn onzekerheden, en dat gaf hem de moed om te helpen.En: His love for art was greater than his insecurities, and it gave him the courage to help.Nl: Bram, een bekwame elektricien met een busje vol gereedschap, werd snel naar het museum geroepen.En: Bram, a skilled electrician with a van full of tools, was quickly called to the museum.Nl: Zijn prioriteit was om de noodsystemen weer aan de praat te krijgen.En: His priority was to get the emergency systems back up and running.Nl: Zijn handen werkten behendig tussen de draden in een kelder vol met knipperende lichten en het gepiep van apparaten.En: His hands worked deftly among the wires in a basement full of flickering lights and the beeping of devices.Nl: Terwijl de tijd wegtikte, hoorde hij boven hen de fluistering van tientallen mensen die zich verplaatsten.En: As time ticked away, he could hear above them the whispers of dozens of people moving around.Nl: Lotte bevond zich in de grote zaal en vond Sven bezig met een groep bezoekers.En: Lotte was in the main hall and found Sven busy with a group of visitors.Nl: Hij leidde hen met zijn telefoonlicht zachtjes naar een nooduitgang.En: He led them gently to an emergency exit using his phone light.Nl: Op dat moment, alsof het getimed was door een onzichtbare hand, liet Bram de stroom weer lopen.En: At that moment, as if timed by an invisible hand, Bram restored the power.Nl: Eens flikkerde de lichten, en daarna vulden ze de ruimte met heldere gloed.En: Once the lights flickered, and then they filled the space with a bright glow.Nl: Een ziel verzuchting ging door de menigte.En: A collective sigh of relief passed through the crowd.Nl: De schilderijen waren weer zichtbaar, hun kleuren levendig en geruststellend.En: The paintings were visible again, their colors vivid and reassuring.Nl: Lotte liep naar Sven en gaf hem een oprechte glimlach.En: Lotte walked over to Sven and gave him a sincere smile.Nl: "Dank je," zei ze, voelend alsof ze net een storm had doorstaan.En: "Thank you," she said, feeling as if she had just weathered a storm.Nl: Bram werd als een held begroet door een kleine schare bewonderaars.En: Bram was greeted as a hero by a small group of admirers.Nl: Hij kreeg zelfs een spontane handdruk van Sven die nu de tijd nam om eindelijk te genieten van de tentoonstelling die hij zo graag wilde zien.En: He even received a spontaneous handshake from Sven, who now took the time to finally enjoy the exhibition he had so eagerly wanted to see.Nl: Sven voelde zich anders.En: Sven felt different.Nl: Zijn zelfvertrouwen groeide, en hij waardeerde de delicate zorg voor kunst meer dan ooit.En: His confidence grew, and he appreciated the delicate care for art more than ever.Nl: Lotte had geleerd dat improviseren soms de beste oplossing biedt in prangende situaties.En: Lotte had learned that improvisation sometimes offers the best solution in pressing situations.Nl: Voor Bram was het een wake-up call over de belang van zijn werk - een schakel die de veiligheid van velen beschermde.En: For Bram, it was a wake-up call about the importance of his work—a link that protected the safety of many.Nl: En zo vervolgde de dag in het Van Gogh Museum zijn normale gang.En: And so the day continued its normal course at the Van Gogh Museum.Nl: De bezoekers bewonderden de onsterfelijke schoonheid van Van Gogh, net als de onvergetelijke kunst van verbondenheid die deze onverwachte wending bracht.En: The visitors admired the immortal beauty of Van Gogh, just like the unforgettable art of connection that this unexpected turn brought.Nl: De wereld was weer in balans.En: The world was back in balance. Vocabulary Words:crisp: frisseexhibition: tentoonstellinglesser-known: minder bekendeanticipation: verwachtingcurator: curatorsocietal: maatschappijenturnout: opkomstreputation: reputatieechoed: klonkenwhispering: fluisterendealarming: alarmerendepower outage: stroomuitvalblanket: dekentrembling: trillendereassure: geruststellenencouragingly: bemoedigendinsecurities: onzekerhedendeftly: behendigwhispers: fluisteringemergency exit: nooduitganginvisible: onzichtbareadmiration: bewonderaarsspontaneous: spontaneconfidence: zelfvertrouwendelicate: delicateimprovisation: improviserenpressing: prangendewake-up call: wake-up callimmortal: onsterfelijkeconnection: verbondenheid

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Judit's Autumn: A New School Year and Brave Beginnings Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-09-03-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: Az ősz hajnala aranyszínű fénybe borította a vidéki tájat.En: The dawn of autumn bathed the countryside in golden light.Hu: A hegyek körülölelték a kicsiny falut, amelynek közepén állt a gimnázium, ahová Judit most először készült belépni.En: The mountains embraced the small village, at the center of which stood the secondary school, where Judit was about to enter for the first time.Hu: A levelek színes szőnyeget alkottak az iskola előtti udvaron, ahogy Judit kissé idegesen átlépte a kapuját.En: Leaves formed a colorful carpet in the courtyard in front of the school as Judit nervously stepped through its gate.Hu: Judit előző nap még órák hosszát töltött a domboldalon, figyelve a sárguló faleveleket és gondolkodva a másnapi iskolakezdésen.En: The previous day, Judit had spent hours on the hillside, watching the yellowing leaves and pondering the start of school the next day.Hu: Vajon hogyan fogadja majd a többi diák?En: How would the other students receive her?Hu: Lesznek-e új barátjai?En: Would she make new friends?Hu: Mindezen kérdésekkel a fejében lépett az iskola épületébe.En: With all these questions in her mind, she stepped into the school building.Hu: A folyosók zsivalya kicsit megriasztotta.En: The noise of the corridors startled her a bit.Hu: A többiek csoportokba verődve beszélgettek, nevetgéltek.En: The others were grouped together, talking and laughing.Hu: Judit figyelte őket, mégsem mert odamenni.En: Judit watched them, yet she didn't dare to approach.Hu: "Mi van, ha nem fogadnak be?En: "What if they don't accept me?"Hu: " - gondolta magában.En: she thought to herself.Hu: De akkor meglátott egy plakátot az egyik falon: „Csatlakozz a kézműves klubhoz!En: But then she saw a poster on one of the walls: "Join the craft club!"Hu: ”Délután, az első nap utáni izgatottsága közepette, Judit összeszedte bátorságát, és a klubteremhez ment.En: In the afternoon, amidst the excitement following her first day, Judit gathered her courage and went to the club room.Hu: Bent már néhány diák gyűlt össze, köztük Imre és Gábor.En: Inside, a few students had already gathered, including Imre and Gábor.Hu: Judit csendben leült az egyik székre, majd a klubvezető felkérte, hogy mutatkozzon be.En: Judit quietly sat down on one of the chairs, and then the club leader asked her to introduce herself.Hu: Judit szíve hevesen vert, ahogy felállt.En: Judit's heart was pounding as she stood up.Hu: „Sziasztok.En: "Hello.Hu: Judit vagyok” - kezdte el bátortalanul.En: I'm Judit," she began timidly.Hu: "Mindig is szerettem a kézművességet, mert segít megnyugtatni a gondolataimat.En: "I've always loved crafting because it helps calm my thoughts.Hu: Egyszer készítettem egy fa madarat, ami az ablakomban lóg.En: Once, I made a wooden bird that hangs in my window.Hu: Mindig emlékeztet arra, hogy a saját utunkat követhetjük.En: It always reminds me that we can follow our own path."Hu: "A története őszinte volt, és megérintette a többieket.En: Her story was sincere and touched the others.Hu: Imre kedvesen mosolygott, Gábor pedig érdeklődve kérdezte: "Tanítsd meg nekünk, hogyan készítetted!En: Imre smiled warmly, and Gábor asked with interest, "Teach us how you made it!"Hu: "Judit mosolyra fakadt.En: Judit smiled.Hu: Nem is volt olyan nehéz, mint gondolta.En: It wasn't as hard as she thought.Hu: Ahogyan a beszélgetés folytatódott, rájött, hogy társai értékelik és megértik őt.En: As the conversation continued, she realized that her peers appreciated and understood her.Hu: Az első lépést megtette.En: She had taken the first step.Hu: Ezek az apró, bátor tettek mind egyre közelebb vitték a céljához.En: These small, brave acts brought her closer to her goal.Hu: Barátokat talált, és mindennap egy kicsit magabiztosabb lett.En: She found friends and became a little more confident every day.Hu: A klub találkozói hétről hétre közelebb hozták őket egymáshoz.En: The club meetings brought them closer together week by week.Hu: Judit már nem félt megnyílni és új dolgokat kipróbálni.En: Judit was no longer afraid to open up and try new things.Hu: A lány figyelmesen körülnézett az udvaron a következő reggelen, szemlélve a tájat.En: The next morning, she looked around the courtyard attentively, gazing at the landscape.Hu: Most már tudta, hogy ezen az őszön valami új és izgalmas kezdődik.En: She now knew that something new and exciting was beginning this autumn. Vocabulary Words:dawn: hajnalbathed: aranyszínű fénybe borítottacountryside: vidéki tájembraced: körülöleltékvillage: falusecondary school: gimnáziumnervously: kissé idegesencorridors: folyosókstartled: megszándottaposter: plakátexcitement: izgatottsággathered: összegyűltcourage: bátorságclub leader: klubvezetőtimidly: bátortalanulsincere: őszintecrafted: kézművességpath: útpeers: társaibrave: bátorgoal: célconfident: magabiztosmeetings: találkozókgazing: szemlélvelandscape: tájpondering: gondolkodvareceive: fogadjafrightened: megriasztottafounded: alapítottcraft club: kézműves klub