Podcasts about en people

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Halloween Thrills: A Day of Courage and Fun at Tivoli Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-10-29-07-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: I en hyggelig gade i den sikrede boligområde pyntede græskar hoveder indgangene til de pæne huse.En: On a cozy street in the secure residential area, pumpkin heads adorned the entrances to the nice houses.Da: Løvfald dækkede fortovene, og luften lugtede af efterår og Halloween.En: Leaves covered the sidewalks, and the air smelled of autumn and Halloween.Da: Niels stod ved køkkenbordet med en farverig folder i hånden.En: Niels stood at the kitchen table with a colorful brochure in hand.Da: "Det bliver en fantastisk tur til Tivoli," sagde han optimistisk til Astrid og Mathias, der sad ved bordet.En: "It will be a fantastic trip to Tivoli," he said optimistically to Astrid and Mathias, who were sitting at the table.Da: "Hva' med rutsjebanerne?"En: "What about the roller coasters?"Da: spurgte Mathias med et glimt i øjet.En: asked Mathias with a twinkle in his eye.Da: Han var altid klar til en sjov oplevelse og elskede Halloween.En: He was always ready for a fun experience and loved Halloween.Da: "Jeg har styr på det hele," svarede Niels med et grin.En: "I've got it all figured out," replied Niels with a grin.Da: "Vi tager på Halloween-attraktionerne først, så er der tid til både rutsjebaner og lækkerier."En: "We'll hit the Halloween attractions first, and then there will be time for both roller coasters and treats."Da: Astrid kiggede lidt nervøst.En: Astrid looked a bit nervous.Da: "Jeg har hørt, at rutsjebanerne er temmelig høje," sagde hun stille.En: "I've heard that the roller coasters are quite high," she said quietly.Da: Astrid blev altid lidt nervøs, når det kom til højder.En: Astrid always got a bit nervous when it came to heights.Da: "Du behøver ikke tage dem, hvis du ikke har lyst," forsikrede Niels.En: "You don't have to go on them if you don't want to," assured Niels.Da: "Der er masser af spændende ting at lave."En: "There's plenty of exciting things to do."Da: Da de ankom til Tivoli, mærkede de straks stemningen.En: When they arrived at Tivoli, they immediately felt the atmosphere.Da: Folk hastede frem og tilbage, og der var mange i Halloween-kostumer.En: People hurried back and forth, and many were in Halloween costumes.Da: "Wow, her er crowded," bemærkede Mathias.En: "Wow, it's crowded here," noted Mathias.Da: Niels nikkede, men tog styringen med planerne.En: Niels nodded but took charge of the plans.Da: De gik hen til en velbesøgt attraktion: et spøgelseshus.En: They headed to a popular attraction: a haunted house.Da: "Lad os starte her," foreslog Niels.En: "Let's start here," suggested Niels.Da: Astrids øjne blev store, men hun nikkede modigt.En: Astrid's eyes widened, but she nodded bravely.Da: Køen til spøgelseshuset snoede sig, og hjertet bankede.En: The line to the haunted house snaked around, and the heart was pounding.Da: "Vi kan gøre det," sagde Astrid, mens hun tog Niels' hånd.En: "We can do it," said Astrid, as she took Niels' hand.Da: Mathias var lidt foran, og vinkede dem fremad.En: Mathias was a bit ahead and waved them forward.Da: Spændingen steg, da de endelig trådte ind i det dunkle rum fyldt med uhyggelige lyde og overraskelser.En: The excitement mounted as they finally stepped into the darkened room filled with eerie sounds and surprises.Da: Astrid tog en dyb indånding, mens de bevægede sig gennem rummets skræmmende kroge.En: Astrid took a deep breath as they moved through the room's scary corners.Da: Da de nåede udgangen, var hendes smil stort og tilfreds.En: When they reached the exit, her smile was big and satisfied.Da: "Det var slet ikke så slemt!"En: "It wasn't that bad at all!"Da: sagde hun.En: she said.Da: Med spøgelserne bag sig, bevægede de sig videre til de forskellige boder og dekorative haver.En: With the ghosts behind them, they moved on to the various booths and decorative gardens.Da: Niels var glad for at se Astrids selvsikkerhed blomstre.En: Niels was happy to see Astrid's confidence blossom.Da: Solen gik ned over de farverige Tivoli-lys, da trioen slentrede gennem parken.En: The sun set over the colorful Tivoli lights as the trio strolled through the park.Da: Niels havde indset, at selvom ikke alt gik som planlagt, var dagen en succes, fordi de havde været sammen og skabt minder.En: Niels had realized that even though not everything went as planned, the day was a success because they had been together and created memories.Da: I takt med at de forlod parken, blev en ny selvtillid og forståelse født fra de Halloween-fyldte oplevelser.En: As they left the park, a new confidence and understanding was born from the Halloween-filled experiences.Da: "Næste gang, måske en lille rutsjebane," sagde Astrid skælmsk.En: "Next time, maybe a small roller coaster," said Astrid mischievously.Da: Niels smilede bredt, lettet og mere inspireret end nogensinde.En: Niels smiled broadly, relieved and more inspired than ever. Vocabulary Words:cozy: hyggeligadorned: pyntederesidential: boligområdebrochure: folderroller coasters: rutsjebanertwinkle: glimtnervous: nervøsheights: højderassured: forsikredeattraction: attraktionhaunted house: spøgelseshussnaked: snoedepounding: bankedeexcitement: spændingendarkened: dunkleeerie: uhyggeligesurprises: overraskelsersatisfied: tilfredsbooths: boderdecorative: dekorativeblossom: blomstrestrolled: slentrederelieved: lettetinspired: inspireretmemories: minderunderstanding: forståelsemischievously: skælmskconfidence: selvtillidcostumes: kostumercrowded: crowded

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Illuminating Hearts: Diwali's Warm Glow of Community Bonds Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-10-29-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: दिल्ली के एक खूबसूरत सी गेटेड कम्युनिटी में पतझड़ की ठंडक के बावजूद, दीवाली की तैयारियों से माहौल गरमाया हुआ था।En: In a beautiful gated community in Delhi, despite the chill of autumn, the atmosphere was warmed by the preparations for Diwali.Hi: हर ओर रंगबिरंगी लाइट्स और फूलों की सजावट आँखों को सुकून दे रही थी।En: Everywhere, colorful lights and floral decorations were soothing to the eyes.Hi: हवा में लड्डू और मिठाइयों की मीठी महक तैर रही थी।En: The sweet scent of laddoo and sweets was floating in the air.Hi: अनिका, जो हाल ही में छोटे शहर से इस बड़े महानगर में आई थी, इस बार की दीवाली को खास बनाना चाहती थी।En: Anika, who recently moved from a small town to this big city, wanted to make this Diwali special.Hi: वह अपने पड़ोसी से अच्छा संबंध बनाना चाहती थी और इस नई जगह को घर सा महसूस करना चाहती थी।En: She wanted to build a good relationship with her neighbors and make this new place feel like home.Hi: अनिका ने ठान लिया था कि इस बार सबसे सुंदर सजावट वही करेगी।En: Anika was determined to have the most beautiful decorations this time.Hi: लेकिन उसके पास साज-सज्जा का अनुभव बहुत कम था और बजट भी सीमित था।En: However, she had very little experience with decoration, and her budget was limited.Hi: यहीं उसके पड़ोसी राजेश अंकल मदद कर सकते थे।En: This is where her neighbor, Rajesh Uncle, could help.Hi: वे इस कम्युनिटी में वर्षों से रह रहे थे और दीवाली की परंपराओं के बारे में बहुत कुछ जानते थे।En: He had been living in this community for years and knew a lot about Diwali traditions.Hi: राजेश अंकल अपनी दिवंगत पत्नी की यादों में खोए रहते थे।En: Rajesh Uncle was often lost in the memories of his late wife.Hi: लेकिन अनिका के प्रस्ताव को उन्होंने खुशी-खुशी स्वीकार कर लिया।En: But he happily accepted Anika's proposal.Hi: अनिका उत्साह से राजेश अंकल से परंपरागत सजावट के बारे में जानने और सीखने लगी।En: Anika eagerly started learning about traditional decorations from Rajesh Uncle.Hi: दूसरी तरफ, काव्या, जो इस बार की दीवाली की जिम्मेदारी संभाल रही थी, काफी उत्साहित थी लेकिन काम का बोझ देखते हुए थोड़ी व्याकुल भी।En: On the other hand, Kavya, who was in charge of this year's Diwali celebrations, was quite excited, but also a bit anxious due to the workload.Hi: सब कुछ परफेक्ट होना चाहिए, इसका जिम्मा उसी पर था।En: It was her responsibility to make sure everything was perfect.Hi: दीवाली की शाम आई।En: The evening of Diwali arrived.Hi: पूरी कम्युनिटी में रोशनी फैल चुकी थी।En: Lights were spread across the entire community.Hi: तभी एक अप्रत्याशित बिजली कटौती हुई।En: Suddenly, an unexpected power outage occurred.Hi: कुछ क्षण के लिए सभी अंधेरे में डूब गए।En: Everyone was plunged into darkness for a few moments.Hi: अनिका ने तुरंत राजेश अंकल के साथ मिलकर मोमबत्तियाँ और दीए जलाने शुरू किए।En: Anika, along with Rajesh Uncle, immediately began lighting candles and lamps.Hi: धीरे-धीरे पूरे कम्युनिटी में मोमबत्तियों की सरसरा उजियारा फैल गया।En: Gradually, the entire community was illuminated with the soft glow of candles.Hi: लोग अंधेरे की जगह इस नर्म, घरेलू रोशनी को पसंद कर रहे थे।En: People were preferring this warm, homely light over the darkness.Hi: इस तरह की सहज और आत्मीय सजावट को देखकर सभी प्रशंसा करने लगे।En: Seeing this simple and heartfelt decoration, everyone began to appreciate it.Hi: अनिका का मन फूला न समाया।En: Anika's heart swelled with pride.Hi: इस पल में उसे अपने काम पर गर्व महसूस हुआ और खुद को इस जगह का हिस्सा माना।En: In that moment, she felt proud of her work and felt like a part of this place.Hi: राजेश अंकल भी इस पल को देखकर संतुष्ट महसूस कर रहे थे।En: Rajesh Uncle also felt satisfied witnessing this moment.Hi: वर्षों बाद उन्होंने दीवाली की खुशी अपने परिवार के साथ नहीं, बल्कि कम्युनिटी के तौर पर साझा की।En: After years, he shared the joy of Diwali not with his family, but in a community way.Hi: अंततः, अनिका ने सीखा कि असली खुशी और संतोष सहयोग और आपसी संबंधों में छिपा होता है, न कि प्रतिस्पर्धा में।En: Ultimately, Anika learned that true happiness and satisfaction lie in cooperation and mutual relationships, not in competition.Hi: और राजेश अंकल ने भी पाया कि यादें बाँटने और परंपराएं आगे बढ़ाने में नई खुशियों का रास्ता निकल सकता है।En: And Rajesh Uncle discovered that sharing memories and carrying traditions forward could lead to new joys.Hi: दीपों की वो रात अनिका और राजेश अंकल के लिए नई शुरुआत ला दी।En: That night of lamps brought a new beginning for Anika and Rajesh Uncle. Vocabulary Words:gated: गेटेडpreparations: तैयारियोंsoothing: सुकूनscent: महकdetermined: ठान लिया थाbudget: बजटlimited: सीमितproposal: प्रस्तावanxious: व्याकुलworkload: काम का बोझresponsibility: जिम्मेदारीoutage: कटौतीdarkness: अंधेरेilluminated: उजियाराgradually: धीरे-धीरेheartswelling: फूला न समायाcommunity: कम्युनिटीmutual: आपसीsatisfaction: संतोषcooperation: सहयोगcompetition: प्रतिस्पर्धाmemories: यादोंshared: साझाtraditions: परंपराओंdiscover: पायाwitnessing: देखकरwarming: गरमायाfloral: फूलों कीfloat: तैर रही थीheartfelt: आत्मीय

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Autumn's Lesson: The Halloween Party That Changed Everything Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-10-29-07-38-20-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 가을이 깊어가는 어느 날, 문을 열면 바삭거리는 낙엽 소리가 들리는 담장 있는 마을이 있었다.En: On a day deep in autumn, there was a village with fences where you could hear the crunching sound of fallen leaves when you opened the door.Ko: 집집마다 호박과 주황색, 검은색 장식으로 꾸며진 그곳은 마치 동화에서나 나올 법한 풍경이었다.En: Each house was decorated with pumpkins and orange, black decorations, resembling a scene straight out of a fairy tale.Ko: 이곳에서 민준과 그의 가족은 매년 열리는 할로윈 파티를 준비하고 있었다.En: Here, Minjun and his family were preparing for the annual Halloween party.Ko: 민준은 꼼꼼하고 철저한 아버지였다.En: Minjun was a meticulous and thorough father.Ko: 그는 모든 것이 완벽하게 진행되길 바랐다.En: He wanted everything to proceed perfectly.Ko: "이번 파티는 이웃들한테 좋은 인상을 남겨야 해," 민준은 스스로 다짐하며 여러 가지 준비물 목록을 작성했다.En: "This party needs to leave a good impression on the neighbors," Minjun resolved to himself while making a list of various preparations.Ko: 한편, 민준의 아들 지우는 전혀 내키지 않았다.En: Meanwhile, Minjun's son Jiwoo was not keen at all.Ko: 그는 할로윈 파티보다는 친구들과 보내는 시간이 더 중요했다.En: Spending time with friends was more important to him than the Halloween party.Ko: 지우는 몰래 친구의 파티에 가기 위해 기회를 엿보고 있었다. 아버지를 돕고 싶지 않은 마음이 컸다.En: He was secretly looking for a chance to sneak away to a friend's party, with a strong reluctance to help his father.Ko: 민준은 아들의 태도를 눈치챘다.En: Minjun noticed his son's attitude.Ko: 그는 지우와 단둘이 앉아 솔직한 대화를 시도하기로 했다.En: He decided to have a candid conversation with Jiwoo one-on-one.Ko: "지우야, 내게 파티가 중요한 만큼 네가 소중한 것도 이해한다.En: "Jiwoo, I understand that you're precious to me, just as the party is important to me.Ko: 하지만 함께 가족 행사에 참여하는 것도 중요하지 않을까?" 민준은 진지하게 물었다.En: But isn't it also important to participate in family events together?" Minjun asked earnestly.Ko: 지우는 곰곰이 생각했다.En: Jiwoo thought deeply.Ko: 하지만 마음은 여전히 친구의 파티에 있었다.En: However, his mind was still with his friend's party.Ko: 그렇게 시간이 흘러, 드디어 집에서 할로윈 파티가 시작되었다.En: As time passed, the Halloween party at their house finally began.Ko: 사람들은 즐겁게 담소를 나누고 있었다.En: People were happily chatting away.Ko: 그때, 지우는 친구로부터 충격적인 소식을 들었다.En: Then, Jiwoo heard shocking news from his friend.Ko: "나 이사 가게 됐어," 친구의 목소리에 지우는 놀랐다.En: "I'm moving away," his friend's voice shocked Jiwoo.Ko: 떠난다고 생각하니 마음이 복잡해졌다.En: The thought of them leaving made his feelings complicated.Ko: 지우는 그제야 가족 곁에 있고 싶다는 생각이 들었다.En: Only then did Jiwoo feel the desire to be with his family.Ko: 그러자 지우는 결심했다.En: So Jiwoo made up his mind.Ko: 파티장에서 아버지에게 다가갔다.En: He approached his father at the party.Ko: "아빠, 내가 도울게," 지우는 미소 지으며 말했다.En: "Dad, let me help," Jiwoo said with a smile.Ko: 민준은 그런 지우를 다정하게 안아주었다.En: Minjun gave his son a warm hug.Ko: "고맙다, 지우야."En: "Thank you, Jiwoo."Ko: 그날 밤, 지우는 열심히 손님을 맞이하고, 파티 분위기를 돋우었다.En: That night, Jiwoo worked hard to greet guests and liven up the party atmosphere.Ko: 이웃들 모두 즐거운 시간을 보냈다.En: All the neighbors had a great time.Ko: 파티가 끝나갈 무렵, 지우는 가족과 함께 하는 시간을 중요하게 생각하게 되었다.En: As the party was coming to an end, Jiwoo realized the importance of spending time with family.Ko: 지우는 마음속으로 다짐했다. 앞으로 가족과의 소중한 시간을 놓치지 말자고.En: Jiwoo made a promise to himself to not miss out on valuable family time in the future.Ko: 파티가 끝난 뒤, 민준과 지우는 뒷정리를 함께 하며 서로의 마음을 나누었다.En: After the party ended, Minjun and Jiwoo cleaned up together and shared their thoughts with each other.Ko: 가을밤 하늘에는 반짝이는 별들이 떠 있었다.En: In the autumn night sky, the stars were twinkling.Ko: 담장 있는 마을에서의 할로윈 파티는 그렇게 행복한 기억으로 남았다.En: The Halloween party in the village with fences remained as a happy memory.Ko: 가족 간의 따뜻한 정이 흘러넘치는 파티였다.En: It was a party overflowing with warm familial affection.Ko: 지우는 가족의 의미를 한층 더 깨닫게 되었다.En: Jiwoo came to understand the meaning of family even more. Vocabulary Words:autumn: 가을fences: 담장crunching: 바삭거리는resembling: 마치meticulous: 꼼꼼한thorough: 철저한impression: 인상keen: 내키지 않는reluctance: 마음이 내키지 않다candid: 솔직한earnestly: 진지하게complicated: 복잡한desire: 생각liven: 돋우다promise: 다짐valuable: 소중한twinkling: 반짝이는memory: 기억overflowing: 흘러넘치는familial affection: 가족 간의 따뜻한 정decorate: 꾸며진chatting: 담소를 나누다shock: 충격적인 소식hug: 안아주다participate: 참여하는preparations: 준비물sneak: 몰래 가다attitude: 태도approach: 다가가다realize: 깨닫게 되다

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Finding Warmth: Jiho's Journey to True Connection Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-10-29-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 가을이 깊어진 남산 근처의 한 울타리 안쪽 마을. 붉고 주황색, 금빛으로 물든 나무들이 바람에 서걱거렸다.En: In the small village inside a fence near Namsan, where autumn is deepening, the trees tinged with red, orange, and gold rustled in the wind.Ko: 이런 날씨에 집 안에서 따뜻한 차 한 잔과 함께 지내고 싶지만, 지호는 친구의 초대를 받았다.En: On such a day, one might want to stay indoors with a warm cup of tea, but Jiho received an invitation from a friend.Ko: 서영과 민준이 준비한 할로윈 저녁 파티였다.En: It was a Halloween dinner party prepared by Seoyoung and Minjun.Ko: 지호는 내성적인 성격으로 사람들과의 소통이 어렵다.En: Jiho is introverted and has difficulty communicating with people.Ko: 그러나 이번엔 다르게 해야겠다고 다짐했다.En: However, he vowed to make this time different.Ko: 그는 사람들과의 meaningful connection을 원한다.En: He wanted a meaningful connection with others.Ko: 파티에서 진정한 친구를 만들고 싶었다.En: He wanted to make true friends at the party.Ko: 마음 속 깊은 곳엔 사람들에게 마음을 열고 싶지만, 혹시 이상하게 생각할까 두려웠다.En: Deep inside, he wanted to open his heart to people, but he was afraid they might think it's strange.Ko: 저녁이 되었고, 지호는 서영의 아파트로 향했다.En: Evening came, and Jiho headed to Seoyoung's apartment.Ko: 문을 열자 따뜻한 불빛과 웃음소리가 그를 맞이했다.En: As he opened the door, he was greeted by warm lights and laughter.Ko: 아파트는 작지만 아늑했다.En: The apartment was small but cozy.Ko: 서영의 손님들은 이미 몇 명 모여 있었다.En: A few of Seoyoung's guests had already gathered.Ko: 지호는 조용히 앉아 있었지만, 그의 마음은 복잡했다.En: Jiho sat quietly, but his mind was complicated.Ko: '무슨 말을 해야 할까?', '내 이야기가 재미없다면 어쩌지?'En: 'What should I say?', 'What if my stories aren't interesting?'Ko: 시간이 지나고 저녁식사가 시작되었다.En: Time passed, and dinner began.Ko: 민준이 요리를 해왔고, 모두가 칭찬했다.En: Minjun had cooked, and everyone praised him.Ko: 화기 넘치는 분위기 속에서 지호는 마음을 정리했다.En: In the lively atmosphere, Jiho organized his thoughts.Ko: 마침내 그는 용기를 내어 자신의 이야기를 꺼냈다.En: Finally, he mustered the courage to share his story.Ko: 그는 중학생 때 좋아하던 할로윈에 대한 추억을 말했다.En: He spoke of his middle school memories of Halloween that he loved.Ko: 유령 코스튬을 입고 친구들과 함께 동네를 돌아다니던 그 날을 떠올렸다.En: He recalled the days of wearing a ghost costume and going around the neighborhood with friends.Ko: 사람들은 그의 이야기에 귀를 기울였다.En: People listened intently to his story.Ko: 서영은 웃으며 말했다. "나도 비슷한 경험이 있어!"En: Seoyoung smiled and said, "I have a similar experience!"Ko: 민준도 고개를 끄덕이며 말했다.En: Minjun nodded in agreement.Ko: 지호는 담담히 미소 지었다.En: Jiho smiled calmly.Ko: 그의 진심이 전해진 것 같았다.En: It seemed his sincerity had been conveyed.Ko: 그는 더 이상 두렵지 않았다.En: He was no longer afraid.Ko: 파티가 끝나고, 지호는 집으로 돌아갔다.En: After the party ended, Jiho returned home.Ko: 그는 오늘 밤의 경험이 소중하다고 느꼈다.En: He felt that tonight's experience was precious.Ko: 이제 그는 사람들과의 관계가 조금 더 자신 있었다.En: Now, he was a bit more confident in his relationships with people.Ko: 진정한 소통은 마음을 열고, 서로의 이야기를 듣는 데서 시작됨을 깨달았다.En: He realized that true communication starts with opening one's heart and listening to each other's stories.Ko: 밖은 쌀쌀한 밤공기가 감도는 가운데, 지호의 마음은 따뜻했다.En: Outside, despite the chilly night air, Jiho's heart felt warm.Ko: 이번 가을밤은 그에게 특별하고 소중한 기억으로 남을 것이다.En: This autumn night would remain a special and cherished memory for him. Vocabulary Words:autumn: 가을deepening: 깊어진tinged: 물든rustled: 서걱거렸다invitation: 초대introverted: 내성적인communicating: 소통meaningful: meaningful (의미 있는)courage: 용기recall: 떠올렸다gathered: 모여 있었다lively: 화기 넘치는organized: 정리했다intently: 귀를 기울였다sincerity: 진심experience: 경험precious: 소중한relationships: 관계chilly: 쌀쌀한cherished: 소중한vowed: 다짐했다fear: 두렵다opened: 열고apartment: 아파트cozy: 아늑한complicated: 복잡한middle school: 중학생memories: 추억costume: 코스튬conveyed: 전해진

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Finding Friendship: Milan's Transformative Halloween Night Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-10-29-22-34-02-sr Story Transcript:Sr: У јесен, мирис опалог лишћа испуњавао је ваздух у затвореној заједници где су се налазиле црвене цигле школских зграда и широка игралишта.En: In the autumn, the smell of fallen leaves filled the air in a gated community where the red brick school buildings and wide playgrounds were located.Sr: Милан је био нови становник у овој заједници.En: Milan was a new resident in this community.Sr: Дошао је овамо с породицом пре две недеље.En: He had moved here with his family two weeks ago.Sr: Било му је тек трећи дан у новој школи, а већ је осетио притисак да се докаже.En: It was only his third day at the new school, and he already felt the pressure to prove himself.Sr: Иза својих наочара, Милан је будно пратио шта се дешава око њега.En: Behind his glasses, Milan watched intently what was happening around him.Sr: Није било лако бити новајлија.En: It wasn't easy being the newcomer.Sr: Гледао је како деца разговарају и смеју се у групицама, док је он стајао сам.En: He watched as the children talked and laughed in groups while he stood alone.Sr: Тихо је жудео за пријатељством, али страх од одбијања обузимао је његово срце.En: He quietly longed for friendship, but the fear of rejection gripped his heart.Sr: Ближао се Ноћ вештица, празник који је овде био веома важан.En: Halloween was approaching, a holiday that was very important here.Sr: Људи су украшавали своје куће са исклесаним бундевама које су светлеле на улазима.En: People were decorating their houses with carved pumpkins that glowed at their entrances.Sr: Те вечери, школа је организовала журку за Ноћ вештица.En: That evening, the school organized a Halloween party.Sr: Јована и Вук, двоје пријатних ученика из Милановог одељења, пришли су му током великог одмора.En: Jovana and Vuk, two friendly students from Milan's class, approached him during the lunch break.Sr: „Дођи на журку“, рекла му је Јована.En: "Come to the party," Jovana said to him.Sr: „Биће забавно, и сви ће бити тамо.“En: "It'll be fun, and everyone will be there."Sr: Вук се наклонио и додао: „Имаћемо и конкурс за најбољи костим!“En: Vuk bowed and added, "We'll also have a contest for the best costume!"Sr: Милан је осетио страх.En: Milan felt fear.Sr: „Не знам...“, почео је, али у њему је у исто време порасла жеља да покуша.En: "I don't know...", he began, but at the same time, a desire grew inside him to try.Sr: Знао је да је ово прилика да упозна нове људе и можда се уклопи.En: He knew this was an opportunity to meet new people and maybe fit in.Sr: Те вечери, Милан је стајао испред школске сале, срце му је јако лупало.En: That evening, Milan stood in front of the school hall, his heart pounding.Sr: Носио је костим вешца који је направио с мамом.En: He wore a wizard costume he made with his mom.Sr: Унутра, музика је свирала, а деца у шареним костимима весело су играла.En: Inside, music was playing, and children in colorful costumes were joyfully dancing.Sr: Када је водитељ објавио конкурс за најбољи костим, срце му је још брже залупало.En: When the host announced the contest for the best costume, his heart beat even faster.Sr: Јована је незабележено дохватила његову руку и охрабрила га: „Само изађи тамо! Бићеш одличан!“En: Jovana gently took his hand and encouraged him, "Just go out there! You'll be great!"Sr: Са дубоким удахом, Милан је изашао на сцену.En: With a deep breath, Milan stepped onto the stage.Sr: Светла су била осветљена и он је био у центру пажње.En: The lights were shining, and he was in the spotlight.Sr: Али, онда се десило нешто неочекивано.En: But then something unexpected happened.Sr: После дуго времена, осмехнуо се.En: After a long time, he smiled.Sr: Видео је Вука, Јовану и многе друге како му аплаудирају и бодре га.En: He saw Vuk, Jovana, and many others applauding and cheering for him.Sr: Његов страх је почео да се топи.En: His fear began to melt away.Sr: У том тренутку, схватио је да није било разлога за бригу.En: At that moment, he realized there was no reason to worry.Sr: Публика га је поздрављала, а он је коначно осетио топлину прихватања.En: The audience was welcoming him, and he finally felt the warmth of acceptance.Sr: Након прославе, Милан је био другачији.En: After the celebration, Milan was different.Sr: Његово самопоуздање порасло је, и више није био бојажљив док приступа другима.En: His confidence had grown, and he was no longer shy about approaching others.Sr: Сувисе, Милан је пронашао место међу својим вршњацима, и то му је донело нови почетак у заједници.En: Moreover, Milan found his place among his peers, and it brought him a new beginning in the community.Sr: На крају, кући се вратио са осмехом, знајући да је учинио први велики корак.En: In the end, he returned home with a smile, knowing he had taken his first big step.Sr: Живот у новој заједници више није био страшан, јер је сада имао пријатеље.En: Life in the new community was no longer frightening because he now had friends.Sr: И живот је био срећан.En: And life was happy. Vocabulary Words:autumn: јесенgated: затворенојresident: становникprove: докажеintently: будноnewcomer: новајлијаdesire: жељаapproaching: ближаоcarved: исклесанимcontest: конкурсcostume: костимpounding: лупалоwizard: вешцаspotlight: центру пажњеunexpected: неочекиваноapplauding: аплаудирајуcheering: бодреwelcoming: поздрављалаacceptance: прихватањаconfidence: самопоуздањеshy: бојажљивapproaching: приступаpeers: вршњацимаbeginning: почетакfrightening: страшанfriendship: пријатељствомfear: страхgripped: обузимаоaudience: публикаcelebration: прослава

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Flight Delayed: Turning Tension into Halloween Joy at Schiphol Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-10-28-07-38-20-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De wind snerpte om het gebouw van Schiphol International Airport.En: The wind howled around the building of Schiphol International Airport.Nl: Regen druppelde tegen de grote glazen ramen.En: Rain dripped against the large glass windows.Nl: Het was herfst, en buiten was het guur.En: It was autumn, and outside it was grim.Nl: Binnen was het ook onrustig.En: Inside, it was also restless.Nl: Passagiers keken bezorgd om zich heen terwijl de luidsprekers omroepen: “Attention please, your flight is delayed due to adverse weather conditions.En: Passengers looked around anxiously as the loudspeakers announced: "Attention please, your flight is delayed due to adverse weather conditions."Nl: ”Bram zat op een van de ongemakkelijke stoelen in de vertrekhal.En: Bram sat on one of the uncomfortable chairs in the departure hall.Nl: Hij keek steeds op zijn horloge.En: He kept checking his watch.Nl: Binnen een paar uur had hij een belangrijke vergadering.En: In a few hours, he had an important meeting.Nl: Het zweet parelde op zijn voorhoofd.En: Sweat beaded on his forehead.Nl: "Wat als ik het niet haal?En: "What if I don't make it?"Nl: " dacht hij bij zichzelf.En: he thought to himself.Nl: Een paar rijen verderop zat Lieke.En: A few rows away sat Lieke.Nl: Ze droeg een shirt met een vrolijk, oranje pompoenontwerp.En: She wore a shirt with a cheerful, orange pumpkin design.Nl: Ze had gehoopt Halloween met haar familie te vieren.En: She had hoped to celebrate Halloween with her family.Nl: Nu leek het erop dat ze het zou moeten doen in de terminal of, als ze geluk had, tijdens de vlucht.En: Now it seemed she might have to do it in the terminal or, if she was lucky, during the flight.Nl: Maarten, een medewerker van de luchthaven, probeerde ondertussen kalm te blijven.En: Maarten, an airport employee, was trying to stay calm in the meantime.Nl: Hij had de taak om informatie te geven aan de passagiers.En: He had the task of providing information to the passengers.Nl: Mensen begonnen hun geduld te verliezen.En: People were beginning to lose their patience.Nl: Maarten kon de spanning voelen stijgen.En: Maarten could feel the tension rising.Nl: Plotseling besloot Bram dat hij alternatieven moest overwegen.En: Suddenly, Bram decided he must consider alternatives.Nl: Hij zocht op zijn telefoon naar andere vluchten of transportmiddelen.En: He searched his phone for other flights or modes of transport.Nl: Tegelijkertijd kreeg Lieke een idee.En: At the same time, Lieke got an idea.Nl: Zij begon te praten met de mensen om haar heen.En: She began talking to the people around her.Nl: "Laten we een Halloween-verhaalwedstrijd doen!En: "Let's have a Halloween story contest!"Nl: " stelde ze enthousiast voor.En: she enthusiastically suggested.Nl: De mensen om haar heen lachten en stemmen klonken opgewekt.En: The people around her laughed, and cheerful voices filled the air.Nl: Maarten merkte wat er gebeurde.En: Maarten noticed what was happening.Nl: Hij zag de opluchting die zich verspreidde door het voorstellen van Lieke.En: He saw the relief spreading from Lieke's suggestion.Nl: Maarten besloot actiever te worden.En: Maarten decided to become more active.Nl: Hij organiseerde een kleine activiteit voor de kleintjes in de vertrekhal.En: He organized a small activity for the little ones in the departure hall.Nl: Misschien zou een pompoen-tekenwedstrijd helpen om afleiding te bieden.En: Perhaps a pumpkin drawing contest would help provide a distraction.Nl: Langzaam maar zeker klaarde het weer op.En: Slowly but surely, the weather cleared up.Nl: De luchthaven begon weer op normale snelheid te draaien.En: The airport started to operate at normal speed again.Nl: "Dames en heren, er is een window beschikbaar voor ons vertrek.En: "Ladies and gentlemen, there is a window available for our departure.Nl: Bereid u alstublieft voor op het boarden," kondigde Maarten aan door de intercom.En: Please prepare for boarding," Maarten announced over the intercom.Nl: Een golf van opluchting ging door de menigte.En: A wave of relief swept through the crowd.Nl: Bram haalde opgelucht adem toen hij aan boord ging.En: Bram breathed a sigh of relief as he boarded the plane.Nl: Hij wist dat hij tijd had om zijn virtuele vergadering voor te bereiden.En: He knew he had time to prepare for his virtual meeting.Nl: Lieke glimlachte terwijl ze haar nieuwe vrienden bedankte.En: Lieke smiled as she thanked her new friends.Nl: Ze hadden haar misschien wel de beste Halloween ooit gegeven.En: They might have given her the best Halloween ever.Nl: Maarten leunde eindelijk achterover met een voelbare verlichting, de chaos was bedwongen.En: Maarten finally leaned back with a palpable sense of relief; the chaos had been quelled.Nl: Die avond reflecteerde Bram.En: That evening Bram reflected.Nl: Hij besefte dat hij moest leren omgaan met veranderingen.En: He realized that he needed to learn to deal with changes.Nl: Lieke genoot van het ongeplande avontuur en waardeerde de spontane vriendschappen.En: Lieke enjoyed the unplanned adventure and appreciated the spontaneous friendships.Nl: Maarten voelde meer zelfvertrouwen in zijn werk.En: Maarten felt more confident in his work.Nl: Hij had bewezen dat hij zelfs in stressvolle situaties de kalmte kon bewaren.En: He had proven that even in stressful situations, he could remain calm.Nl: Zo eindigde een dag vol spanning en onverwachte plezier op Schiphol.En: And so ended a day full of tension and unexpected joy at Schiphol.Nl: Terwijl de avond viel, omarmden de reizigers nieuwe ervaringen, ieder op hun eigen manier verrijkt door het onverwachte.En: As the evening fell, travelers embraced new experiences, each enriched by the unexpected in their own way. Vocabulary Words:howled: snerptegrim: guurrestless: onrustiganxiously: bezorgdadverse: ongunstigsweat: zweetbeaded: pareldeforehead: voorhoofddeparture: vertrekuncomfortable: ongemakkelijketask: taakalternatives: alternatievensuggested: stelde voorcheerful: vrolijktension: spanningpumpkin: pompoenrelief: opluchtingboarded: aan boord gingvirtual: virtuelereflected: reflecteerdespontaneous: spontaneconfident: zelfvertrouwenstressed: stressvollecalm: kalmteannounce: aankondigenintercom: intercomchaos: chaosquelled: bedwongenadventure: avontuurembraced: omarmden

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Homebound: László's Soaring Journey to Family Reconnection Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-10-28-07-38-20-hu Story Transcript:Hu: Az ősz szellője játékosan fújta a sárgásvörös leveleket a budapesti Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér előtt.En: The autumn breeze playfully blew the yellowish-red leaves in front of the budapesti Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér.Hu: László sietve lépett a terminálba; arca izgatottság és aggódás színdoménya volt.En: László hurriedly stepped into the terminal; his face was a spectrum of excitement and worry.Hu: A bőröndje alig gurult, ahogy a zsúfolt indulási csarnokban próbált utat találni magának.En: His suitcase barely rolled as he tried to find his way through the crowded departure hall.Hu: Néhány éve nem találkozott családjával, sok időt töltött külföldön a munkája miatt.En: He hadn't seen his family for a few years, having spent a lot of time abroad due to work.Hu: Most szeretett volna meglepetést okozni nekik a hamvas hazaérkezésével.En: Now he wished to surprise them with his unexpected return home.Hu: Az emberek mindenhol tülekedtek, siettek a saját útjuk felé.En: People jostled everywhere, hurrying along their own paths.Hu: László a jegypult felé vette az irányt, ahol egy hosszabb sor fogadta.En: László headed towards the ticket counter, where a long line awaited him.Hu: Kezdte érezni, hogy a dolga nem lesz egyszerű.En: He began to feel that things wouldn't be simple.Hu: Szerencsére a sor gyorsan haladt, de amikor végre ő következett, az ügyintéző gondterhelten nézett feléje.En: Fortunately, the line moved quickly, but when it was finally his turn, the attendant looked at him with concern.Hu: "Elnézést, uram, de a jegyével probléma van" - mondta a nő, akinek a névtáblája szerint Réka volt a neve.En: "Excuse me, sir, but there is a problem with your ticket," said the woman, whose name tag read Réka.Hu: László érezte, hogy a nyomás nő.En: László felt the pressure rising.Hu: "Mit tehetnék most?" kérdezte kétségbeesetten.En: "What can I do now?" he asked desperately.Hu: Megpróbálta lenyugtatni az emlékeit, amikor a Réka arcán átsuhanó kedvességes mosoly megnyugtatta.En: He tried to calm his racing thoughts when the kind smile that flitted across Réka's face reassured him.Hu: "Ne aggódjon, megpróbálok segíteni." Réka gyorsan nekilátott a számítógépnek, hogy megoldást találjon.En: "Don't worry, I'll try to help." Réka quickly set to work on the computer to find a solution.Hu: Ahogy a perc múlott, László feszülten figyelte a kijelzőket.En: As the minutes passed, László watched the screens tensely.Hu: A gépe harminc perc múlva indult.En: His plane was departing in thirty minutes.Hu: Rékára tekintett reménykedve, aki egyszer csak fellélegzett.En: He looked hopefully at Réka, who suddenly relaxed.Hu: "Sikerült megoldani a problémát! Azonnal menjen az A kapuhoz, még odaér időben."En: "The issue is resolved! Head to gate A immediately; you'll still make it in time."Hu: László hálásan megköszönte Rékának a segítségét, és elindult a beszállókapu felé, bőröndje gurulását gyorsítva.En: László gratefully thanked Réka for her assistance and headed toward the boarding gate, quickening the pace of his suitcase's wheels.Hu: Alig érkezett meg, és már sorban is állt.En: He barely arrived and was already standing in line.Hu: Mindenre elszánt volt, amikor végre bejutott a géptérbe, örömmel konstatálva, hogy sikeresen elindult a családi újrakezdés útján.En: He was determined when he finally entered the cabin, happily realizing he had successfully started his journey of family reconnection.Hu: Míg a gép felszállt, László kinézett az ablakon.En: As the plane took off, László looked out the window.Hu: A vidékre távoli fények pislogtak, és a hideg őszkék égbolt alatt ráébredt: a kapcsolatok és az emberi kötelékek sokkal fontosabbak, mint eddig észrevette volna.En: The distant lights of the countryside blinked, and under the cold autumn sky, he realized that relationships and human connections were far more important than he had previously noticed.Hu: Eldöntötte, hogy a jövőben mindig előrébb helyezi a családját.En: He decided that in the future, he would always prioritize his family.Hu: A gép egyenletes zúgása alatt már bizakodva gondolt a rövidesen elébe néző találkozásra, alig várva, hogy újra átölelje szeretteit.En: Amidst the steady hum of the plane, he confidently thought about the upcoming reunion, eagerly anticipating embracing his loved ones again.Hu: Észrevétlenül belső meleg érzés töltötte el. Talán mostantól minden más lesz.En: A warm feeling filled him unnoticed. Perhaps everything would be different from now on. Vocabulary Words:autumn: őszbreeze: szellőplayfully: játékosanspectrum: színdoményadepartures: indulásicrowded: zsúfoltjostled: tülekedtekdeparture: indulásiattendant: ügyintézőconcern: gondterheltendesperately: kétségbeesettenflitted: átsuhanóreassured: megnyugtattascreens: kijelzőkettensely: feszültenresolved: megoldaniboarding: beszállókapuquickening: gyorsítvacabin: géptérbereconnection: újrakezdéscountryside: vidékreblinked: pislogtakrealized: ráébredtrelationships: kapcsolatokconnections: kötelékekprioritize: előrébb helyezisteady: egyenleteshum: zúgásareunion: találkozásraanticipated: alig várva

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Lost Passport Panic: Eirik's Halloween Adventure at Oslo Airport Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-10-28-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Det var en livlig høstdag på Oslo Gardermoen Internasjonale Lufthavn.En: It was a lively autumn day at Oslo Gardermoen Internasjonale Lufthavn.No: Mennesker i kostymer hastet gjennom terminalene, klare for Halloween-festivaler eller feriebesøk.En: People in costumes hurried through the terminals, ready for Halloween festivals or holiday visits.No: Blikkene deres sveipet over de lysende skjermene som viste avgangs- og ankomsttider, mens duften av kaffe og ferske bakevarer snek seg gjennom luften.En: Their eyes swept over the glowing screens displaying departure and arrival times, while the scent of coffee and fresh pastries lingered in the air.No: Eirik, en elleve år gammel gutt, sto ved inngangen sammen med klassen sin.En: Eirik, an eleven-year-old boy, stood at the entrance with his class.No: Dette var hans første skoledagstur til utlandet, og han ønsket å vise alle hvor moden og selvstendig han hadde blitt.En: This was his first school trip abroad, and he wanted to show everyone how mature and independent he had become.No: Men så ble alt kaos.En: But then everything turned to chaos.No: Læreren ropte opp navnene for å sjekke passene, og panikken slo ned i Eirik.En: The teacher called out names to check the passports, and panic struck Eirik.No: Han kunne ikke finne passet sitt.En: He couldn't find his passport.No: "Jeg må ha mistet det," hvisket Eirik stille til seg selv.En: "I must have lost it," Eirik whispered quietly to himself.No: Gjennom de overfylte gangene begynte han å gå tilbake, desperat etter å finne passet før innsjekkingsfristen.En: Through the crowded corridors, he began retracing his steps, desperate to find the passport before the check-in deadline.No: Lise, en av klassekameratene, så bekymringen i øynene hans og fulgte etter.En: Lise, one of his classmates, saw the worry in his eyes and followed him.No: "Trenger du hjelp, Eirik?En: "Do you need help, Eirik?"No: " spurte hun.En: she asked.No: "Ja, takk, Lise," svarte Eirik.En: "Yes, thanks, Lise," Eirik replied.No: "Vi må finne passet.En: "We need to find the passport."No: "De to barna beveget seg gjennom menneskemengdene, unngikk skyndende reisende og varme kaffekopper på vei til sin neste destinasjon.En: The two children moved through the crowds, dodging rushing travelers and hot cups of coffee on their way to their next destination.No: Da de kom forbi kiosken, så de Karin, en av de ansatte på flyplassen.En: As they passed the kiosk, they saw Karin, one of the airport staff.No: Hun smilte vennlig til dem.En: She smiled kindly at them.No: "Trenger dere hjelp?En: "Do you need help?"No: " spurte Karin dem.En: Karin asked them.No: Eirik nikket.En: Eirik nodded.No: "Jeg kan ikke finne passet mitt.En: "I can't find my passport.No: Vi skal fly snart!En: We're flying soon!"No: "Karin tenkte raskt.En: Karin thought quickly.No: "La meg hjelpe dere.En: "Let me help you.No: Hvor var dere sist?En: Where were you last?"No: "Eirik prøvde å huske.En: Eirik tried to remember.No: "Vi var ved de store glassvinduene og så på flyene," sa han endelig.En: "We were by the big glass windows watching the planes," he finally said.No: De tre skyndte seg mot sitteområdet med vinduene.En: The three hurried to the seating area with the windows.No: Eiriks hjerte banket fortere for hvert skritt.En: Eirik's heart beat faster with every step.No: Klokken tikket ubarmhjertig mot avgangstid.En: The clock ticked mercilessly towards departure time.No: Da, i kaoset av ferierende og lydene av ropende barn, så Eirik noe kjent på en benk.En: Then, in the chaos of vacationers and the sounds of shouting children, Eirik saw something familiar on a bench.No: "Der er det!En: "There it is!"No: " ropte han triumferende, og løp frem for å gripe det lille blå passet sitt.En: he shouted triumphantly and ran forward to grab his little blue passport.No: Han kastet et takknemlig blikk mot Lise og Karin, og sammen skyndte de seg tilbake til gruppen.En: He cast a grateful look at Lise and Karin, and together they rushed back to the group.No: Tilbake hos klassen smilte læreren til ham.En: Back with the class, the teacher smiled at him.No: "Bra jobbet, Eirik.En: "Well done, Eirik.No: Du holdt hodet kaldt.En: You kept a cool head."No: "Eirik kjente stoltheten vokse i seg.En: Eirik felt pride grow inside him.No: Han hadde lært å holde seg rolig i en krise og fått en ny selvsikkerhet i møte med det uventede.En: He had learned to stay calm in a crisis and gained new confidence in facing the unexpected.No: Da de endelig satte seg på flyet hjem, visste Eirik at han var klar for flere eventyr.En: As they finally sat on the plane home, Eirik knew he was ready for more adventures.No: Han kikket ut av vinduet, smilte og visste at han alltid ville finne en løsning, uansett hvor vondt det føltes der og da.En: He looked out of the window, smiled, and knew he would always find a solution, no matter how hard it felt in the moment. Vocabulary Words:lively: livligcostumes: kostymerterminals: terminaleneglowing: lysendescent: duftenpastries: bakevarermature: modenindependent: selvstendigchaos: kaospanic: panikkretracing: gå tilbakecorridors: gangenedodging: unngikkkiosk: kioskenstaff: ansattemercilessly: ubarmhjertigfamiliar: kjenttriumphantly: triumferendegrab: gripegrateful: takknemligcool head: hodet kaldtpride: stolthetencrisis: kriseconfidence: selvsikkerhetfacing: møteunexpected: uventedeadventures: eventyrdeparture: avgangsarrival: ankomstdesperate: desperat

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Milan's Leap: From Belgrade to Boundless Horizons Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-10-28-22-34-02-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Светла аеродрома Никола Тесла блистала су у хладном јесењем јутру.En: The lights of Nikola Tesla Airport gleamed in the cold autumn morning.Sr: Људи су журили са својим коферима, а неке породице су се топло опраштале.En: People hurried with their suitcases, and some families were saying warm goodbyes.Sr: У том веома ужурбаном простору стајао је Милан, држећи своју путну торбу све чвршће.En: In that very busy place stood Milan, holding his travel bag ever tighter.Sr: Милан је био средњошколац, спреман да крене на међународни програм размене ученика.En: Milan was a high school student, ready to embark on an international student exchange program.Sr: Његова срца била су испуњена узбуђењем, али и са стрепњом.En: His heart was filled with excitement, but also with anxiety.Sr: Његова тетка Драгана, стална светска путница и нежно подржавајућа фигура у његовом животу, стајала је поред њега.En: His aunt Dragana, a seasoned world traveler and a gently supportive figure in his life, stood beside him.Sr: „Можеш ти то, Милане,“ рекла је Драгана, њен глас беше умирен.En: "You can do it, Milan," said Dragana, her voice calm.Sr: Њене речи су га грлиле у топлом загрљају.En: Her words embraced him in a warm hug.Sr: „Сећам се када сам први пут путовала. Било је страшно, али и најбоља одлука коју сам икада донела.“En: "I remember when I first traveled. It was scary, but also the best decision I ever made."Sr: Милан је погледао кроз велике прозоре аеродрома.En: Milan looked through the large airport windows.Sr: Ветар је носио шарено лишће, играјући се у круговима.En: The wind carried colorful leaves, playing in circles.Sr: Београд је био сав у бојама јесени, и мислио је на свој дом.En: Belgrade was all in the colors of autumn, and he thought of his home.Sr: Али унутар њега, жеља за авантуром полако је расла.En: But inside him, the desire for adventure was slowly growing.Sr: Пришло је време за укрцавање.En: Boarding time came.Sr: Глас из звучника позвао је путнике да се припреме.En: A voice from the speaker called passengers to prepare.Sr: Милан је осетио како му срце убрзава пак.En: Milan felt his heart racing again.Sr: Питања су му се ројила у глави: да ли ће се уклопити, да ли ће створити пријатеље?En: Questions swarmed in his mind: would he fit in, would he make friends?Sr: „Не дозволи да те страх успори,“ додала је Драгана, читавши његову несигурност.En: "Don't let fear slow you down," added Dragana, reading his insecurity.Sr: „Ти си паметан и снажан. Учини нас поносним.“En: "You are smart and strong. Make us proud."Sr: Милан је дубоко удахнуо.En: Milan took a deep breath.Sr: Осетио је да се захвалност према Драгани разлива у његовом срцу.En: He felt gratitude toward Dragana spreading in his heart.Sr: „Хвала ти, тетка,“ рекао је, тихим али одлучним гласом.En: "Thank you, aunt," he said, in a quiet but determined voice.Sr: Савет његове тетке био је управо оно што му је требало.En: His aunt's advice was just what he needed.Sr: Рекао је себи да ће се суочити са својим страховима и искористити ту јединствену прилику.En: He told himself he would face his fears and make the most of this unique opportunity.Sr: У тренутку сумње, прикупио је храброст и одлучио - узеће тај корак.En: In a moment of doubt, he gathered courage and decided - he would take that step.Sr: Прошао је кроз капију, зауставивши се још једном да погледа назад и осмехне се Драгани.En: He passed through the gate, stopping once more to look back and smile at Dragana.Sr: Када је ушао у авион, срце му је било мирније.En: When he boarded the plane, his heart was calmer.Sr: Освојио је први изазов.En: He had conquered the first challenge.Sr: Док је тражио своје седиште, осетио је први пут да се радост надвила над његовом узнемиреношћу.En: As he searched for his seat, he felt joy for the first time overtake his anxiety.Sr: Авион се полако кретао ка писти, Милан је изгубио сваку сумњу.En: The plane slowly moved towards the runway, and Milan lost any remaining doubts.Sr: Знао је да је на прагу новог поглавља у животу.En: He knew he was on the brink of a new chapter in his life.Sr: Ускоро ће бити у новом свету, спреман за све што га чека.En: Soon he would be in a new world, ready for everything that awaited him.Sr: Како је авион полетао, Милану је срце било пуно наде, и са задовољством је знао да ће се, вративши се, вратити као промењена особа, богатији за искуство и знање.En: As the plane took off, Milan's heart was full of hope, and he was pleased to know that when he returned, he would come back as a changed person, richer in experience and knowledge.Sr: Сурео је своје страхове и победио.En: He had faced his fears and triumphed.Sr: Управо то је чинило свој пут ка зрелости.En: That was exactly what marked his path to maturity. Vocabulary Words:gleamed: блисталаautumn: јесенsuitcases: кофериembark: кренеexchange: разменаanxiety: стрепњаseasoned: сталнаembraced: грлилаscary: страшноdecision: одлукаcarried: носиоcolorful: шареноbrink: прагadventure: авантураswarmed: ројилаinsecurity: несигурностgratitude: захвалностdetermined: одлучанunique: јединственcourage: храбростgate: капијаconquered: освојиоchallenge: изазовrunway: пистаdoubts: сумњеbrink: прагmaturity: зрелостexperience: искуствоtriumph: победаembraced: грлиле

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Sanne's Odyssey: A Voice Amidst Ancient Greek Philosophy Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-10-27-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: In het oude Griekenland, als de herfstbladeren zachtjes ritselen, bereidde Sanne zich voor op haar reis naar Athene.En: In ancient Greece, as the autumn leaves gently rustled, Sanne prepared for her journey to Athene.Nl: Ze liep langs rijen eeuwenoude olijfbomen, terwijl de avondzon de lucht met een gouden gloed kleurde.En: She walked past rows of ancient olive trees, while the evening sun painted the sky with a golden glow.Nl: Sanne was vastbesloten om deel te nemen aan het filosofische symposium.En: Sanne was determined to participate in the philosophical symposium.Nl: Het was haar kans om haar ideeën te delen en te laten zien dat haar stem net zo waardevol was als die van elke andere filosoof.En: It was her chance to share her ideas and show that her voice was just as valuable as that of any other philosopher.Nl: Sanne was niet alleen op reis.En: Sanne was not traveling alone.Nl: Ze werd vergezeld door haar vrienden Dirk en Mila.En: She was accompanied by her friends Dirk and Mila.Nl: Dirk was sterk en betrouwbaar, altijd klaar om te helpen waar nodig.En: Dirk was strong and reliable, always ready to help where needed.Nl: Mila had een snelle geest en een wijze blik die haar ouder deed lijken dan ze was.En: Mila had a quick mind and a wise look that made her seem older than she was.Nl: Ze waren er om Sanne te steunen, zeker nu ze wist dat het symposium een uitdaging zou worden, gezien het feit dat vrouwelijke denkers vaak werden genegeerd.En: They were there to support Sanne, especially now she knew that the symposium would be a challenge, given the fact that female thinkers were often ignored.Nl: De weg naar Athene was lang en vol verhalen over helden en goden die in het rond zongen.En: The road to Athene was long and full of songs about heroes and gods.Nl: Terwijl ze verder reisden, bespraken ze hun verwachtingen.En: As they traveled further, they discussed their expectations.Nl: Sanne legde haar plannen uit: "Ik wil spreken tijdens het open forum.En: Sanne explained her plans: "I want to speak during the open forum.Nl: Dit is mijn kans om mijn ideeën te delen."En: This is my chance to share my ideas."Nl: Die nacht, onder de sterrenhemel, spraken ze over de legendes van Griekenland terwijl de herfstkou hen samenbracht rond een klein kampvuur.En: That night, under the starry sky, they spoke about the legends of Greece as the autumn chill brought them together around a small campfire.Nl: Ze vertelden verhalen over vroeger, maar Sanne's gedachten waren bij wat komen ging.En: They told stories of the past, but Sanne's thoughts were on what was to come.Nl: Bij zonsopgang kwamen ze aan in Athene.En: At sunrise, they arrived in Athene.Nl: De stad was levendig en vol bedrijvigheid.En: The city was lively and busy.Nl: Mensen vierden Halloween, een feest dat hen door de donkere uren van de herfst leidde.En: People were celebrating Halloween, a festival that guided them through the dark hours of autumn.Nl: Het was traditie om verhalen te vertellen over oude geesten en het verleden, en voor Sanne was het ook een moment om haar eigen verhaal te beginnen.En: It was traditional to tell stories of ancient spirits and the past, and for Sanne, it was also a moment to begin her own story.Nl: In de marmeren zaal van het symposium vielen de schaduwen lang en vriendelijk.En: In the marble hall of the symposium, the shadows fell long and kindly.Nl: Sanne voelde de ogen op haar gericht.En: Sanne felt the eyes on her.Nl: De meeste filosofen waren mannen, en sommigen keken sceptisch naar haar.En: Most of the philosophers were men, and some looked at her skeptically.Nl: Met een schuchtere stap liep ze naar voren.En: With a shy step, she walked forward.Nl: Ze wist dat dit het moment was om haar twijfel opzij te zetten.En: She knew this was the moment to set aside her doubts.Nl: "Vrienden en denkers," begon Sanne, haar stem ferm en vastberaden.En: "Friends and thinkers," began Sanne, her voice firm and determined.Nl: Ze sprak over rechtvaardigheid, waarheid en de kracht van ideeën.En: She spoke about justice, truth, and the power of ideas.Nl: Terwijl ze sprak, raakte ze diep in haar eigen gedachten verzonken en vergat ze zelfs de sceptische blikken.En: As she spoke, she became deeply absorbed in her own thoughts, forgetting even the skeptical looks.Nl: Haar passie gaf haar kracht, en langzaam veranderde de scepsis in nieuwsgierigheid.En: Her passion gave her strength, and slowly skepticism turned into curiosity.Nl: De stilte na haar toespraak was kort, gevold door applaus.En: The silence after her speech was brief, followed by applause.Nl: Niet iedereen was overtuigd, maar genoeg mensen hadden naar haar geluisterd.En: Not everyone was convinced, but enough people had listened to her.Nl: Sanne glimlachte dankbaar.En: Sanne smiled gratefully.Nl: Ze had niet alleen hun aandacht gewonnen, maar ook hun respect.En: She had not only won their attention but also their respect.Nl: Toen de zon achter de heuvels verdween, voelde Sanne zich veranderd.En: As the sun disappeared behind the hills, Sanne felt changed.Nl: Ze wist nu dat haar stem gehoord zou worden, ongeacht de hindernissen.En: She knew now that her voice would be heard, regardless of the obstacles.Nl: Terwijl ze de zaal verliet met Dirk en Mila aan haar zijde, wist ze dat er nog veel werk te doen was.En: As she left the hall with Dirk and Mila by her side, she knew there was still much work to be done.Nl: Maar nu voelde ze zich sterker, zekerder van haar kracht als denker in de grote wereld van de filosofie.En: But now she felt stronger, more confident in her power as a thinker in the great world of philosophy. Vocabulary Words:ancient: oudeautumn: herfstrustled: ritselenphilosophical: filosofischesymposium: symposiumdetermined: vastbeslotenparticipate: deelnemenvaluable: waardevolreliable: betrouwbaaraccompanied: vergezeldwise: wijzechallenge: uitdagingignored: genegeerdjourney: reisexpectations: verwachtingenforum: forumlegends: legendescampfire: kampvuurlively: levendigcelebrating: vierdentraditional: traditiemarble: marmerenshadows: schaduwenskeptically: sceptischdetermined: vastberadenjustice: rechtvaardigheidabsorbed: verzonkencuriosity: nieuwsgierigheidapplause: applausobstacles: hindernissen

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Ghostly Mischief: A Night of Haunts at Castell de Montjuïc Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-10-26-07-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: La lluna brillava il·luminant el Castell de Montjuïc amb una llum fantasmal.En: The moon shone, illuminating the Castell de Montjuïc with a ghostly light.Ca: Les fulles, als peus dels visitants, cruixien amb cada passa.En: The leaves beneath the feet of the visitors crunched with every step.Ca: L'aire fresc de la tardor portava l'aroma de castanyes torrades a la distància i els nens corrien disfressats amb bosses de paper plenes de caramels.En: The cool autumn air carried the aroma of roasted chestnuts in the distance, and children ran around in costumes with paper bags full of candies.Ca: Laia estava entusiasmada.En: Laia was excited.Ca: Havia passat hores elaborant el seu vestit de fantasma inspirat en les llegendes més antigues del castell.En: She had spent hours crafting her ghost costume inspired by the oldest legends of the castle.Ca: El seu vestit era tan realista que gairebé podia imaginar la història d'aquella dona desconeguda que, segons deien, encara rondava els passadissos pedregosos.En: Her costume was so realistic that she could almost imagine the story of that unknown woman who, they said, still roamed the stony corridors.Ca: Ramon, a prop de la porta d'entrada, discutia amb Mireia.En: Ramon, near the entrance door, was arguing with Mireia.Ca: "Això dels fantasmes són tonteries", deia Ramón, encara que el castell, amb les seves decoracions inquietants de Halloween, feia que el seu cor bategués una mica més fort.En: "This ghost stuff is nonsense," said Ramon, even though the castle, with its unsettling Halloween decorations, made his heart beat a little faster.Ca: "Deixa't portar per l'esperit de la nit!En: "Let yourself be carried away by the spirit of the night!"Ca: ", reia Mireia, amb una mirada pícara als ulls.En: laughed Mireia, with a mischievous look in her eyes.Ca: Ella havia preparat algunes bromes per a l'ocasió.En: She had prepared some pranks for the occasion.Ca: Els plans de Mireia incloïen espantar a la gent amb sorolls misteriosos.En: Mireia's plans included scaring people with mysterious noises.Ca: Mentrestant, Laia entrava al pati principal.En: Meanwhile, Laia entered the main courtyard.Ca: Va avançar entre els visitants que, al veure-la, començaven a murmurar emocionats i una mica espantats.En: She moved forward among the visitors who, upon seeing her, began to whisper excitedly and a bit scared.Ca: "És un fantasma!En: "It's a ghost!"Ca: ", va cridar un nen, abraçant-se a les cames de la seva mare.En: a child shouted, clutching his mother's legs.Ca: Laia, somrient sota el vel transparent que cobria la seva cara, pensava que ja estava a un pas de guanyar el concurs.En: Laia, smiling beneath the sheer veil covering her face, thought she was just a step away from winning the contest.Ca: Però, allò que començava com un joc, es va convertir en una escena inesperada.En: But what began as a game turned into an unexpected scene.Ca: Un grup de persones va començar a cridar i córrer en direcció oposada.En: A group of people started screaming and running in the opposite direction.Ca: Va ser tan intens que fins i tot Ramon va agafar la mà de Mireia i va començar a córrer amb ella.En: It was so intense that even Ramon grabbed Mireia's hand and started running with her.Ca: "Laia!En: "Laia!Ca: És massa!En: It's too much!"Ca: ", va poder escoltar a Mireia abans que es perdessin en el caos.En: Mireia could be heard before they got lost in the chaos.Ca: Laia no sabia si revelar-se o seguir gaudint de l'efecte del seu vestit.En: Laia didn't know whether to reveal herself or continue enjoying the effect of her costume.Ca: Això va durar fins que, mentre intentava calmar a una senyora que estava a punt de desmaiar-se, el seu vestit es va enganxar a una porta.En: This lasted until, while trying to calm a lady who was about to faint, her costume got caught on a door.Ca: El vestit es va esquinçar, revelant la seva cara divertida i descarada.En: The costume tore, revealing her playful and cheeky face.Ca: "Gent!En: "People!Ca: Soc jo, Laia!En: It's me, Laia!"Ca: ", va exclamar, rient.En: she exclaimed, laughing.Ca: Els crits es van apagar de sobte, i el murmuri va donar pas a una ovació divertida.En: The screams suddenly stopped, and the murmuring gave way to cheerful applause.Ca: Fins i tot Ramon va respirar profundament, alleujat.En: Even Ramon breathed deeply, relieved.Ca: Amb el temps, les coses es van calmar i el jurat va anunciar la guanyadora del concurs.En: In time, things calmed down and the judges announced the winner of the contest.Ca: Laia va pujar a l'escenari, amb algunes parts del seu vestit encara enganxades a l'ormeig.En: Laia went up on stage, with some parts of her costume still attached to the doorknob.Ca: Va rebre el premi al millor vestit, mentre admetia que havia après una lliçó important.En: She received the prize for the best costume while admitting she had learned an important lesson.Ca: "Potser no cal ser tan realista sempre", va dir, amb un somriure ample.En: "Perhaps it's not always necessary to be so realistic," she said, with a wide smile.Ca: Els llums del castell es van encendre, i la festa va continuar en un ambient més relaxat.En: The castle lights turned on, and the party continued in a more relaxed atmosphere.Ca: A la fi de la nit, Laia, Ramon i Mireia van baixar junts per les antigues escaletes.En: At the end of the night, Laia, Ramon, and Mireia went down the ancient stairs together.Ca: L'un sostenia el premi, l'altre una bossa de caramels, i l'altre, el cor ple de nous plans per a la propera aventura.En: One held the prize, another a bag of candies, and the other, a heart full of new plans for the next adventure. Vocabulary Words:moon: la llunaghostly: fantasmalleaves: les fullesto crunch: cruixirautumn: la tardoraroma: l'aromaroasted chestnuts: castanyes torradesto craft: elaborarcostume: el vestitlegend: les llegendescorridor: els passadissosto roam: rondarto argue: discutirunsettling: inquietantmischievous: pícaraprank: les bromesmain courtyard: el pati principalto whisper: murmurarto clutch: abraçar-sesheer veil: el vel transparentunexpected scene: una escena inesperadato faint: desmaiar-seplayful: divertidacheeky: descaradato tear: esquinçarmurmuring: el murmuricheerful applause: una ovació divertidarelieved: alleujatto calm down: calmar-selesson: la lliçó

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Leap Into the Northern Lights: A Spontaneous Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-10-26-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Karl Johans Gate glitret mot dem som et teppe av høstfarger.En: Karl Johans Gate glittered at them like a carpet of autumn colors.No: Butikkene var pyntet med gresskar og skumle masker.En: The stores were decorated with pumpkins and spooky masks.No: Folk lot seg rive med av helgens Halloweenstemning, og luften var fylt med lyden av fnisende barn og prangende reklamer.En: People got caught up in the weekend's Halloween spirit, and the air was filled with the sound of giggling children and flashy advertisements.No: Lars, Ingrid og Kjell ruslet langs gaten.En: Lars, Ingrid, and Kjell strolled along the street.No: Lars strålte av entusiasme.En: Lars beamed with enthusiasm.No: "Hva med en tur til nordlyset?En: "How about a trip to the northern lights?"No: " foreslo han plutselig.En: he suddenly suggested.No: Ingrid rynket på nesen.En: Ingrid wrinkled her nose.No: "Men vi har jo planlagt Halloween-festen," påpekte hun forsiktig.En: "But we've planned the Halloween party," she pointed out cautiously.No: Hun visste at hun egentlig ønsket å bryte ut av rutinen, men var litt usikker.En: She knew that she really wanted to break out of the routine, but was a bit uncertain.No: Kjell kastet et blikk på Lars.En: Kjell glanced at Lars.No: "Er du sikker?En: "Are you sure?No: Vi har jobb, og jeg vil ikke komme for sent til festen," sa han med en bekymret rynke i pannen.En: We have work, and I don't want to be late for the party," he said with a worried furrow in his brow.No: Lars lo og så på dem begge.En: Lars laughed and looked at them both.No: "Dette er en sjelden sjanse!En: "This is a rare chance!No: Nordlyset er magisk.En: The northern lights are magical.No: Det er nå eller aldri.En: It's now or never."No: "Ingrid bet seg i leppen og tittet opp mot himmelen.En: Ingrid bit her lip and looked up at the sky.No: "Greit, for én gangs skyld," sa hun og begynte å smile.En: "Okay, just this once," she said and began to smile.No: Kjell tok en dyp pust.En: Kjell took a deep breath.No: Hans kjærlighet for naturens mysterier overvant praktisk sans.En: His love for nature's mysteries overcame practical sense.No: "Jeg vil ikke gå glipp av det," mumlet han, før han nikket.En: "I don't want to miss it," he murmured before he nodded.No: De pakket raskt sekker og dro nordover.En: They quickly packed bags and headed north.No: Kjøreturen var lang, men fylt med latter og forventning.En: The drive was long, but filled with laughter and anticipation.No: Da de endelig nådde det mørke landskapet, tok nordlyset all deres oppmerksomhet.En: When they finally reached the dark landscape, the northern lights captured all their attention.No: Der sto de, i ærefrykt, under det dansende grønt og lilla lyset.En: There they stood, in awe, under the dancing green and purple lights.No: Himlenen var et levende maleri, og alle problemer virket små i forhold til dette spektakulære synet.En: The sky was a living painting, and all problems seemed small compared to this spectacular sight.No: Ingrid kjente hjertet sitt lette.En: Ingrid felt her heart lift.No: Var det alltid slik å være spontan?En: Is this what it's always like to be spontaneous?No: Kjell smilte bredt, opplevelsen var verdt alle bekymringer.En: Kjell grinned broadly, the experience was worth all the worries.No: På vei tilbake til Oslo var de fylt av energi.En: On the way back to Oslo, they were filled with energy.No: En ny erfaring hadde gjort dem nærmere hverandre, og idet de igjen befant seg i Karl Johans gate, var det som om hele verden smilte mot dem.En: A new experience had brought them closer together, and as they found themselves again in Karl Johans Gate, it was as if the whole world smiled at them.No: Halloweenfesten ventet videre.En: The Halloween party awaited.No: Kostymene deres var ankommet i tide, og de kastet seg inn i en kveld fylt med moro.En: Their costumes had arrived on time, and they plunged into an evening filled with fun.No: Ingrid iførte seg en heksekjole, mens Kjell var en vampyr.En: Ingrid donned a witch's dress, while Kjell was a vampire.No: Latter og glede fylte luften.En: Laughter and joy filled the air.No: I løpet av natten innså Ingrid og Kjell at noen av de beste minnene blir til når man våger å ta et hopp ut i det ukjente.En: During the night, Ingrid and Kjell realized that some of the best memories are made when you dare to take a leap into the unknown.No: Og Lars?En: And Lars?No: Han var bare glad for å ha delt denne opplevelsen med sine kjære venner.En: He was just happy to have shared this experience with his dear friends. Vocabulary Words:glittered: glitretautumn: høstspooky: skumlegiggling: fnisendeadvertisements: reklamerstrolled: rusletbeamed: strålteenthusiasm: entusiasmewrinkled: rynketcautiously: forsiktigglanced: kastet et blikkworried: bekymretrare: sjeldenovercame: overvantpractical: praktiskmurmured: mumlethorizon: landskapawe: ærefryktdancing: dansendespectacular: spektakulærespontaneous: spontangrinned: smilte bredtleap: hoppunknown: ukjentecostumes: kostymenedonned: iførte segwitch: heksvampire: vampyrdare: våger

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Finding Confidence Hidden in Autumn Hues Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-10-25-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El sol d'octubre es filtrava per les fulles daurades dels arbres al jardí del Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.En: The October sun filtered through the golden leaves of the trees in the garden of the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.Ca: Els estudiants de l'institut passejaven per les majestuoses sales, esperant que la classe d'art comencés.En: The high school students wandered through the majestic halls, waiting for the art class to begin.Ca: En Jordi, un noi tímid però amb un talent innat per la pintura, se sentia nerviós.En: Jordi, a shy boy but with an innate talent for painting, felt nervous.Ca: Avui era un dia important.En: Today was an important day.Ca: Mentre els seus companys es reunien al voltant de les obres d'art, en Jordi no podia deixar de mirar de reüll la Magda.En: While his classmates gathered around the works of art, Jordi couldn't help but glance at Magda.Ca: Ella era coneguda per ser alegre i tenir un gran amor per l'art.En: She was known for being cheerful and having a great love for art.Ca: En Jordi l'admirava des de lluny, però mai havia trobat el valor per parlar amb ella.En: Jordi admired her from afar, but he had never found the courage to talk to her.Ca: La professora va anunciar que cada estudiant havia de portar només una obra per exposar-la durant la visita.En: The teacher announced that each student had to bring only one piece to exhibit during the visit.Ca: En Jordi havia practicat molt per aquest moment, però només podia triar una pintura.En: Jordi had practiced a lot for this moment, but he could only choose one painting.Ca: Després de pensar molt, va decidir portar una peça molt personal: un quadre ple de colors càlids, que mostrava la seva visió de les fulles caigudes a la tardor, banyades per la llum del sol.En: After much thought, he decided to bring a very personal piece: a painting full of warm colors, depicting his vision of the fallen leaves in autumn, bathed in sunlight.Ca: Quan va arribar el moment de mostrar les obres, en Jordi va sentir un nus a l'estómac.En: When the moment came to showcase the works, Jordi felt a knot in his stomach.Ca: La gent admirava el seu treball, però només esperava una única opinió: la de la Magda.En: People admired his work, but he was only waiting for one opinion: Magda's.Ca: Ell no l'havia vist encara, però de sobte la va veure aturar-se davant la seva pintura.En: He hadn't seen her yet, but suddenly he saw her stop in front of his painting.Ca: Somreia d'orella a orella.En: She was smiling from ear to ear.Ca: —És preciós! —va dir la Magda, mirant-se'l directament als ulls—. Hi sento la tardor i encara més.En: "It's beautiful!" —Magda said, looking him directly in the eyes—. "I feel autumn in it, and even more."Ca: En Jordi, sorprès pel seu comentari, va trobar el coratge per contestar.En: Jordi, surprised by her comment, found the courage to respond.Ca: Parlava lentament, però la seva veu transmetia la seva passió per l'art.En: He spoke slowly, but his voice conveyed his passion for art.Ca: Així va començar una conversa que es va allargar durant tota la visita i més enllà.En: Thus began a conversation that lasted throughout the visit and beyond.Ca: Parlaren d'art, del museu, de la ciutat... i van descobrir que tenien molt en comú.En: They talked about art, the museum, the city... and discovered that they had a lot in common.Ca: Amb la posta de sol, ja fora del museu, en Jordi va sentir com una nova confiança creixia dins seu.En: With the sunset, already outside the museum, Jordi felt a newfound confidence growing within him.Ca: Ara sabia que podia compartir la seva passió amb els altres.En: He now knew he could share his passion with others.Ca: A partir d'aquell dia, en Jordi no només va tenir el valor de mostrar el seu art, sinó també el seu veritable jo.En: From that day on, Jordi not only had the courage to show his art but also his true self.Ca: I la Magda va ser la seva amiga, i qui sap?, potser quelcom més en el futur.En: And Magda became his friend, and who knows?, maybe something more in the future.Ca: Amb les fulles encara caient i l'aire fresc omplint la nit, en Jordi va entendre que les seves pors s'havien esvaït, igual que les ombres quan surt el sol.En: With the leaves still falling and the cool air filling the night, Jordi understood that his fears had disappeared, just like shadows when the sun rises. Vocabulary Words:the sun: el solthe leaves: les fullesthe trees: els arbresthe garden: el jardíthe students: els estudiantsthe high school: l'institutthe halls: les salesthe art class: la classe d'artthe boy: el noithe girl: la noiathe teacher: la professorathe piece: la peçathe painting: el quadrethe leaves: les fullesthe moment: el momentthe knot: el nusthe stomach: l'estómacthe opinion: l'opinióthe comment: el comentarithe courage: el coratgethe voice: la veuthe passion: la passióthe conversation: la conversathe sunset: la posta de solthe confidence: la confiançathe fears: les porsthe shadows: les ombresthe sunlight: la llum del solthe city: la ciutatthe night: la nit

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Spotlight on Bravery: The Art That Saved a Museum's Future Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-10-25-07-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Om høsten da bladene farges som ild, forberedte Astrid seg på den største utstillingen museet hadde sett.En: In the fall, when the leaves turned fiery colors, Astrid prepared for the largest exhibition the museum had ever seen.No: Hun sto i den store foajéen til Kunstmuseet i Oslo og så seg rundt.En: She stood in the grand foyer of the Kunstmuseet in Oslo and looked around.No: Veggene var dekket med malerier og skulpturer, og gulvene bar preg av travle steg.En: The walls were covered with paintings and sculptures, and the floors bore traces of busy footsteps.No: Enkelte verk med Halloween-tema gav en leken atmosfære.En: Some Halloween-themed works gave a playful atmosphere.No: Ivrig gikk Astrid gjennom sin plan i hodet.En: Eagerly, Astrid went through her plan in her head.No: Denne gjenåpningsutstillingen måtte lykkes.En: This reopening exhibition had to succeed.No: Museet trengte publikumets interesse tilbake.En: The museum needed the public's interest back.No: Midt i denne stormen av forventning befant Sindre seg, en ung kunstner med drømmer om å bli kjent.En: Amid this storm of expectation was Sindre, a young artist with dreams of becoming well-known.No: Dagen før utstillingen klatret han opp en stige for å henge opp sitt maleri.En: The day before the exhibition, he climbed a ladder to hang his painting.No: "Er du nervøs?En: "Are you nervous?"No: " spurte Astrid, da hun passerte ham.En: asked Astrid as she passed him.No: "Litt," innrømmet Sindre, kikkende ned på sitt maleri.En: "A little," admitted Sindre, looking down at his painting.No: "Jeg tenker alltid, passer kunsten min her?En: "I always wonder, does my art fit here?"No: "Astrid smilte mildt.En: Astrid smiled gently.No: "Kunst handler om å uttrykke seg.En: "Art is about expressing oneself.No: Din stemme er viktig.En: Your voice is important."No: "Men Astrids tanker var tunge med bekymringer om gjestelisten.En: But Astrid's thoughts were heavy with concerns about the guest list.No: En viktig samler hadde nettopp sagt at han ikke kunne komme, og det endret hele strategien hennes.En: An important collector had just said he couldn't come, and it changed her entire strategy.No: Mens hun revurderte arrangementet, bestemte hun seg for å gi moderne kunst en sentral plass.En: As she reconsidered the event, she decided to give modern art a central place.No: Sindre kunne spille en nøkkelrolle.En: Sindre could play a key role.No: Sindre sto med sitt hjerte i halsen.En: Sindre stood with his heart in his throat.No: Han vurderte å vise en dristig del som aldri hadde sett dagens lys.En: He considered showing a daring piece that had never seen the light of day.No: Det var farlig, men kanskje det ville skille ham ut.En: It was risky, but maybe it would make him stand out.No: På gjenåpningsdagen var museet fylt med spenning.En: On the reopening day, the museum was filled with excitement.No: Folk strømmet inn, alle kledd elegant mot det høstpyntede interiøret.En: People streamed in, all elegantly dressed against the autumn-decorated interior.No: Klokken begynte å tikke mot kveld, og lysene brant så varmt som solen.En: The clock began to tick towards the evening, and the lights burned as warmly as the sun.No: Men så, et øyeblikk av kaos — strømmen gikk.En: But then, a moment of chaos—the power went out.No: Alt ble svart, bortsett fra ett lys.En: Everything went dark, except for one light.No: En enslig spotlight, feilaktig aktivert, falt direkte på Sindres dristige verk.En: A single spotlight, mistakenly activated, fell directly on Sindre's daring piece.No: Et gisp av forundring fylte rommet.En: A gasp of wonder filled the room.No: Folk stimlet sammen, fascinert av maleriets livfullhet og intensitet.En: People gathered around, fascinated by the painting's vibrancy and intensity.No: Astid pustet lettet ut da lyset igjen strømmet tilbake i alle hjørner av museet.En: Astrid exhaled in relief as the light returned to all corners of the museum.No: Hun så hvordan folk snakket ivrig om verket.En: She saw how people eagerly talked about the work.No: Utstillingen var en suksess.En: The exhibition was a success.No: Sindre fikk den oppmerksomheten han hadde håpet på.En: Sindre received the attention he had hoped for.No: Hans selvtillit vokste, akkurat som Astrid sin.En: His confidence grew, just like Astrid's.No: Begge hadde tatt en sjanse, fulgt sine instinkter, og vunnet noe dyrebart.En: Both had taken a chance, followed their instincts, and gained something precious.No: Museumsdirektøren klappet Astrid på skulderen.En: The museum director patted Astrid on the shoulder.No: "Du gjorde et godt valg," sa han.En: "You made a good choice," he said.No: Astrid nikket og så smilende på Sindre.En: Astrid nodded and looked smiling at Sindre.No: Forvandlingen var synlig i begge.En: The transformation was visible in both.No: Troen på kunstens kraft hadde gjort en forskjell, både for museet og for hjertene som banket der inne.En: Belief in the power of art had made a difference, both for the museum and for the hearts that beat inside it. Vocabulary Words:fiery: ildexhibition: utstillingengrand: storecovered: dekketsculptures: skulpturertraces: pregplayful: lekeneagerly: ivrigreconsidered: revurdertedaring: dristigrisky: farligelegantly: elegantchaos: kaosspotlight: spotlightmistakenly: feilaktiggasp: gispwonder: forundringvibrancy: livfullhetintensity: intensitetrelief: lettetsuccess: suksessconfidence: selvtillitinstincts: instinkterprecious: dyrebarttransformation: forvandlingbelief: troendifference: forskjellatmosphere: atmosfæreexpectation: forventningexpressing: uttrykke

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Reviving Renaissance Magic: Luigi's Artistic Triumph in Firenze Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-10-25-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: In un elegante museo d'arte a Firenze, l'atmosfera era elettrica.En: In an elegant art museum in Firenze, the atmosphere was electric.It: L'autunno avanzava, e le foglie colorate si accumulavano lungo i marciapiedi, diffondendo un sottile aroma di terriccio muschiato nell'aria.En: Autumn was advancing, and the colorful leaves were gathering along the sidewalks, spreading a subtle aroma of mossy earth in the air.It: Le finestre del museo erano aperte, permettendo a una brezza fresca di entrare e rinfrescare le sale rivestite di quadri del Rinascimento.En: The museum windows were open, allowing a cool breeze to enter and refresh the Renaissance painting-adorned rooms.It: Luigi, un conservatore d'arte con un amore profondo per i dipinti antichi, camminava lungo le gallerie silenziose.En: Luigi, an art conservator with a deep love for ancient paintings, walked through the silent galleries.It: Era un uomo meticoloso, con occhi attenti a ogni dettaglio.En: He was a meticulous man, with eyes attentive to every detail.It: Amava il silenzio delle tele, il delicato lavoro dei pennelli di maestri passati.En: He loved the silence of the canvases, the delicate work of brushes from past masters.It: A pochi passi da lui, Giulia, la curatrice, sfrecciava tra le sale.En: A few steps away from him, Giulia, the curator, was darting through the rooms.It: Era determinata a rendere l'esposizione un grande evento.En: She was determined to make the exhibition a major event.It: Voleva vedere il museo pieno di visitatori, trascinati dalla bellezza dell'arte.En: She wanted to see the museum full of visitors, drawn by the beauty of the art.It: Tuttavia, vi era un elemento di tensione.En: However, there was an element of tension.It: L'amministrazione del museo, volendo attrarre un pubblico più giovane, insisteva per installazioni moderne e luminose.En: The museum administration, wanting to attract a younger audience, insisted on modern and bright installations.It: Luigi non era d'accordo.En: Luigi disagreed.It: Sentiva una sottile insoddisfazione verso la commercializzazione dell'arte.En: He felt a subtle dissatisfaction with the commercialization of art.It: Credeva che ogni opera dovesse essere rispettata e mostrata nella sua forma più pura.En: He believed that every work should be respected and shown in its purest form.It: In silenzio, decise di agire.En: Silently, he decided to take action.It: Mentre il museo chiudeva per la notte, spostò le luci attorno a un quadro chiave.En: As the museum closed for the night, he adjusted the lights around a key painting.It: Era un'opera di Botticelli, di una bellezza mozzafiato.En: It was a work by Botticelli, breathtaking in its beauty.It: Voleva che fosse illuminata dolcemente, che i toni caldi fossero esaltati e che la magia del Rinascimento fosse percepita.En: He wanted it to be gently illuminated, for the warm tones to be highlighted, and for the magic of the Renaissance to be perceived.It: Quando il giorno dell'apertura arrivò, il museo brulicava di persone.En: When the opening day arrived, the museum was bustling with people.It: L'atmosfera era carica di aspettative.En: The atmosphere was charged with expectations.It: Tuttavia, nella confusione generale, qualcuno notò qualcosa di diverso nel quadro di Botticelli.En: However, amidst the general confusion, someone noticed something different in Botticelli's painting.It: La luce calda avvolgeva la tela, i colori sembravano danzare.En: The warm light enveloped the canvas, and the colors seemed to dance.It: Un mormorio di ammirazione serpeggiò tra la folla.En: A murmur of admiration rippled through the crowd.It: Persone si fermavano, discutevano, si perdevano nella bellezza rinnovata di un'opera antica.En: People stopped, discussed, and lost themselves in the renewed beauty of an ancient work.It: Nonostante il successo dell'esposizione, Luigi sapeva di aver rischiato.En: Despite the success of the exhibition, Luigi knew he had taken a risk.It: Attendeva il giudizio del direttore del museo, incerto sulle conseguenze.En: He awaited the judgment of the museum director, uncertain about the consequences.It: Ma, con sua sorpresa, le parole del direttore furono diverse.En: But, to his surprise, the director's words were different.It: "Luigi," disse il direttore con un sorriso, "forse dobbiamo imparare dai classici più di quanto pensassimo.En: "Luigi," the director said with a smile, "perhaps we need to learn from the classics more than we thought.It: Vorrei adottare alcune delle tue idee per le future esposizioni."En: I'd like to adopt some of your ideas for future exhibitions."It: Luigi annuì, sentendo un senso di realizzazione.En: Luigi nodded, feeling a sense of accomplishment.It: Aveva trovato un modo per bilanciare la sua dedizione all'arte con le esigenze pratiche del museo.En: He had found a way to balance his dedication to art with the practical needs of the museum.It: Ora, rispettato dai colleghi, sapeva che la sua passione aveva trovato un nuovo modo di esprimersi.En: Now, respected by his colleagues, he knew that his passion had found a new way to express itself.It: Sotto gli affreschi del museo, con l'autunno che avanzava e la Festa di Ognissanti ormai vicina, Luigi capì che aveva trovato un equilibrio tra la tradizione e l'innovazione.En: Under the frescoes of the museum, with autumn advancing and the Festa di Ognissanti approaching, Luigi understood that he had found a balance between tradition and innovation. Vocabulary Words:the atmosphere: l'atmosferaelectric: elettricato spread: diffonderethe aroma: l'aromamossy: muschiatothe breeze: la brezzato refresh: rinfrescarethe painting: il quadroadorned: rivestitemeticulous: meticolosothe canvas: la telathe brush: il pennellothe curator: la curatriceto dart: sfrecciarethe exhibition: l'esposizionethe event: l'eventothe tension: l'elemento di tensionemodern: modernedissatisfaction: l'insoddisfazionethe commercialization: la commercializzazionepurest: più purato illuminate: illuminatabreathtaking: mozzafiatoexpectations: aspettativethe murmur: il mormorioto ripple: serpeggiarethe judgment: il giudiziothe director: il direttoreto balance: bilanciarethe feast: la festa

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Rekindling Family Ties Among Stockholm's Masterpieces Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-10-25-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Det var en krispig höstdag i Stockholm.En: It was a crisp autumn day in Stockholm.Sv: Träden utanför Nationalmuseum skiftade i gyllene och röda färger, som om de själva var konstverk.En: The trees outside the Nationalmuseum were changing to golden and red hues, as if they themselves were artworks.Sv: Sofia och Linnea gick långsamt genom museets magnifika salar.En: Sofia and Linnea walked slowly through the museum's magnificent halls.Sv: De skulle på en efterlängtad konstutställning.En: They were going to a long-awaited art exhibition.Sv: Sofia älskade konst.En: Sofia loved art.Sv: Det gav henne en känsla av ro och inspiration.En: It gave her a sense of peace and inspiration.Sv: Men den här dagen grumlades hennes glädje av oro.En: But this day, her joy was clouded by worry.Sv: "Linnea, tänk om vi stöter på Albin idag?"En: "Linnea, what if we run into Albin today?"Sv: viskade Sofia.En: whispered Sofia.Sv: Hennes blick flackade i oroliga mönster, speglande de intrikata målningarna omkring dem.En: Her glance flickered in worried patterns, mirroring the intricate paintings around them.Sv: "Du har velat återförenas med honom länge nu, Sofia," svarade Linnea mjukt och la en hand på Sofias axel.En: "You've been wanting to reunite with him for a long time now, Sofia," Linnea replied softly, placing a hand on Sofia's shoulder.Sv: "Kanske är det ett tecken."En: "Maybe it's a sign."Sv: Sofia nickade, men en tyngd vilade kvar i hennes bröst.En: Sofia nodded, but a weight lingered in her chest.Sv: Hennes bror Albin, som hon inte hade träffat på flera år, hade plötsligt dykt upp i hennes tankar denna dag.En: Her brother Albin, whom she had not seen for several years, had suddenly appeared in her thoughts today.Sv: Han bodde utomlands och deras relation hade varit kylig.En: He lived abroad and their relationship had been chilly.Sv: Gamla konflikter låg fortfarande och pyrde under ytan.En: Old conflicts were still simmering beneath the surface.Sv: Som de långsamt vandrade genom utställningen, de njöt av varje konstverk.En: As they slowly wandered through the exhibition, they enjoyed each artwork.Sv: Mitt bland färger och former såg de en bekant gestalt.En: Among the colors and shapes, they saw a familiar figure.Sv: Där stod Albin.En: There stood Albin.Sv: Han såg äldre ut, men de där igenkännande dragen fanns kvar.En: He looked older, but those recognizable features remained.Sv: "Sofia", uppmanade Linnea tyst och knuffade henne försiktigt framåt.En: "Sofia," Linnea urged quietly and nudged her gently forward.Sv: Sofia kände en hemsk blandning av förväntan och rädsla.En: Sofia felt a dreadful mix of anticipation and fear.Sv: Skulle hon säga hej?En: Should she say hello?Sv: Vad skulle hon säga?En: What would she say?Sv: Om han bara ignorerade henne?En: What if he just ignored her?Sv: Men denna plats, dessa konstverk, gav henne mod.En: But this place, these artworks, gave her courage.Sv: Hon satte kurs mot Albin.En: She set a course toward Albin.Sv: "Hej, Albin," sa hon, rösten skakig men tydlig.En: "Hello, Albin," she said, her voice shaky but clear.Sv: Albin vände sig långsamt och såg på henne.En: Albin turned slowly and looked at her.Sv: Blicken mjuknade något, men han såg också förbluffad ut.En: His gaze softened somewhat, but he also appeared astonished.Sv: "Sofia," svarade han till sist.En: "Sofia," he finally replied.Sv: De stod där mitt bland mästerverken, två syskon som delade mer än bara gener.En: They stood there among the masterpieces, two siblings sharing more than just genes.Sv: Orden kom först långsamt.En: The words came slowly at first.Sv: Samtalet blev snabbt uppriktigt och känsloladdat.En: The conversation quickly became sincere and emotional.Sv: Sofia talade om sina känslor, om saknaden och ängsligheten.En: Sofia talked about her feelings, about the longing and anxiety.Sv: Albin berättade om sitt liv utomlands, om varför han hållit sig undan.En: Albin spoke about his life abroad, about why he had stayed away.Sv: Det var svårt.En: It was difficult.Sv: För gamla sår läkte inte omedelbart.En: For old wounds do not heal immediately.Sv: Men där, bland konsten, hittade de en sällsynt gemensam mark.En: But there, among the art, they found a rare common ground.Sv: Insikten om att det som en gång verkade omöjligt att reparera kanske kunde bli helt.En: The realization that what once seemed impossible to repair could perhaps become whole.Sv: När Sofia och Linnea senare den kvällen lämnade museet, vilade ett lugn över Sofia.En: When Sofia and Linnea left the museum later that evening, a calm rested over Sofia.Sv: Hon hade gått igenom en storm av känslor, men hittade ett frö av hopp.En: She had gone through a storm of emotions, but found a seed of hope.Sv: Hennes mod belönades och hon kände sig starkare.En: Her courage was rewarded and she felt stronger.Sv: Människor förändras.En: People change.Sv: Förbindelser kan återuppbyggas.En: Connections can be rebuilt.Sv: Höstens färgglada löv viskade om nya början, och mitt i allt detta, fann Sofia en ny början med sin bror.En: The colorful autumn leaves whispered of new beginnings, and in the midst of it all, Sofia found a new beginning with her brother. Vocabulary Words:crisp: krispigautumn: hösthues: färgermagnificent: magnifikaclouded: grumladesflickered: flackadeintricate: intrikatalingered: vilade kvarabroad: utomlandschilly: kyligsimmering: pyrdewandered: vandradefamiliar: bekanturged: uppmanadedreadful: hemskanticipation: förväntanastonished: förbluffadmasterpieces: mästerverkensincere: uppriktigtanxiety: ängslighetheal: läkterare: sällsyntrealization: insiktenimpossible: omöjligtrepair: repareracalm: lugnstorm: stormseed: fröcourage: modrewarded: belönades

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Mystery of the Missing Coin: Áron's Unlikely Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-10-23-07-38-20-hu Story Transcript:Hu: Az aranysárga levelek suhogtak a szélben az iskola udvarán, ahogy Áron a hatalmas, kőből faragott lépcsőkön ült.En: The golden leaves rustled in the wind in the schoolyard as Áron sat on the enormous, stone-carved steps.Hu: Az őszi nap melengette az arcát.En: The autumn sun warmed his face.Hu: Áron egy apró, bőrkötéses könyvet tartott a kezében.En: Áron held a small, leather-bound book in his hand.Hu: A könyv régi történeteket mesélt el az iskoláról, amely Budapest egyik legidősebb és legszebb épülete volt.En: The book recounted old stories about the school, which was one of the oldest and most beautiful buildings in Budapest.Hu: Aznap azonban valami szokatlan történt.En: However, that day, something unusual happened.Hu: Az iskola híres történelmi tárgya, egy régi érme, nyom nélkül eltűnt.En: The school's famous historical object, an old coin, disappeared without a trace.Hu: Az emberek róla suttogtak, mert ő volt az utolsó, aki a tárgy szobájában járt.En: People whispered about it because he was the last one who had been in the room with the object.Hu: Áron tudta, hogy tisztáznia kell a nevét.En: Áron knew he had to clear his name.Hu: Első dolga volt, hogy Blankához forduljon, a legjobb barátjához.En: His first task was to turn to Blanka, his best friend.Hu: "Blanka, segítened kell!En: "Blanka, you have to help me!"Hu: " kezdte Áron izgatottan.En: Áron began excitedly.Hu: Blanka szokás szerint azonnal elemzésbe kezdett.En: As usual, Blanka immediately began her analysis.Hu: "Van valami ötleted, hol lehet?En: "Do you have any idea where it might be?"Hu: " kérdezte az éles eszét csillogtatva.En: she asked, showcasing her sharp mind.Hu: "Hmm, talán valaki elrejtette" gondolkodott Áron.En: "Hmm, maybe someone hid it," thought Áron.Hu: "Valamit gyanítok az alagsorban".En: "I suspect something in the basement."Hu: Másnap, amikor az iskola kiürült, Áron és Blanka titokban visszatértek.En: The next day, when the school was empty, Áron and Blanka secretly returned.Hu: Az alagsor sötét és poros volt, de Áront nem rémítette meg.En: The basement was dark and dusty, but it didn't scare Áron.Hu: "Vigyázz, nehogy zajt csapjunk!En: "Be careful not to make any noise!"Hu: " suttogta Blanka.En: Blanka whispered.Hu: A két barát percekig kutakodott, míg végül egy kis rejtett ajtóra bukkantak.En: The two friends searched for minutes until they stumbled upon a small hidden door.Hu: Szívük izgatottan dobogott, ahogy beléptek egy keskeny folyosóra.En: Their hearts beat excitedly as they entered a narrow corridor.Hu: A végén egy kis teremre akadtak, tele régen látott tárgyakkal.En: At the end, they found a small room filled with long-unseen objects.Hu: "Ott van!En: "There it is!"Hu: " kiáltott Blanka, amikor megpillantotta a régi érmét.En: Blanka shouted when she spotted the old coin.Hu: Mellette egy halom sietősen szanaszét hagyott papírlap hevert, rajtuk egy tanár kézírásával.En: Next to it lay a pile of hastily scattered paper sheets, with a teacher's handwriting on them.Hu: "Ez mindent elmond" sóhajtotta Áron megkönnyebbülve.En: "This explains everything," sighed Áron in relief.Hu: "Egy tanár akarta eladni az érmét.En: "A teacher wanted to sell the coin."Hu: "Másnap bemutatták a bizonyítékokat az igazgatónak.En: The next day, they presented the evidence to the principal.Hu: Az igazgató meghallgatta őket, majd igazolta Áron ártatlanságát.En: The principal listened to them and then confirmed Áron's innocence.Hu: Az érme visszakerült a helyére, és az ügy végérvényesen lezárult.En: The coin was returned to its place, and the case was conclusively closed.Hu: Az eset mind Áron, mind Blanka számára tanulságos volt.En: The incident was a lesson for both Áron and Blanka.Hu: Áron biztosabb lett magában, tudván, hogy képes megoldani a problémákat, míg a barátságuk Blanka-val még szorosabbra fűződött.En: Áron became more confident, knowing he could solve problems, while his friendship with Blanka grew even stronger.Hu: A történet végére az iskola udvarát továbbra is suhogó aranysárga levelek borították, de Áron szívében már tavasz virágzott.En: By the end of the story, the school's yard was still covered in rustling golden leaves, but spring was blooming in Áron's heart. Vocabulary Words:rustled: suhogtakenormous: hatalmasleather-bound: bőrkötésesrecounted: mesélt elbuilding: épületunusual: szokatlandisappeared: eltűntwhispered: suttogtakinnocence: ártatlanságátanalysis: elemzéssuspect: gyanítbasement: alagsorsecretly: titokbandusty: poroscareful: vigyázznarrow: keskenycorridor: folyosóspotted: megpillantottahastily: sietősenscattered: szanaszétrelief: megkönnyebbülveprincipal: igazgatóinnocence: ártatlanságconclusively: végérvényesenconfident: biztossolve: megoldanifriendship: barátságweathered: borítottákincident: esetlesson: tanulság

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Harnessing Winds: Nyhavn's Unforgettable Autumn Parade Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-10-22-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Nyhavn Kanal i København var travl.En: Nyhavn Canal in København was busy.Da: De ikoniske, farverige byhuse spejlede sig i vandet.En: The iconic, colorful townhouses were reflected in the water.Da: Caféernes gæster observerede forberedelserne til byens årlige efterårsparade.En: The cafés' guests observed the preparations for the city's annual autumn parade.Da: Mikkel, en entusiastisk eventkoordinator, havde travlt.En: Mikkel, an enthusiastic event coordinator, was busy.Da: Han ønskede at skabe den mest mindeværdige bådparade nogensinde.En: He wanted to create the most memorable boat parade ever.Da: Freja, en dygtig bådkaptajn, arbejdede ved siden af Mikkel.En: Freja, a skilled boat captain, worked alongside Mikkel.Da: Men hun bar på en hemmelighed.En: But she carried a secret.Da: Hun følte sig ofte utilstrækkelig.En: She often felt inadequate.Da: Lars, logistisk manageren, vimsede rundt.En: Lars, the logistics manager, bustled around.Da: Han holdt øje med sikkerheden og effektiviteten.En: He kept an eye on safety and efficiency.Da: Under forberedelserne blev skyerne mørkere.En: During the preparations, the skies grew darker.Da: Uhørte stærke vinde truede den kommende fest.En: Unheard strong winds threatened the upcoming celebration.Da: Mikkel følte presset.En: Mikkel felt the pressure.Da: Han måtte træffe en vigtig beslutning.En: He had to make an important decision.Da: Han besluttede at ændre rækkefølgen af bådene.En: He decided to change the order of the boats.Da: Han ville minimere risikoen.En: He wanted to minimize the risk.Da: Freja tog en dyb indånding.En: Freja took a deep breath.Da: "Jeg kan klare det," sagde hun til sig selv.En: "I can do it," she said to herself.Da: Lars kontrollerede hver båd.En: Lars checked each boat.Da: Han ønskede, at alle skulle være sikre.En: He wanted everyone to be safe.Da: Paraden begyndte.En: The parade began.Da: Musikken spillede.En: Music played.Da: Publikum jublede.En: The crowd cheered.Da: Bådene gled ud i kanalen.En: The boats glided into the canal.Da: Men pludselig kom en voldsom gæstende vind.En: But suddenly a strong gusting wind came.Da: Frejas båd vaklede.En: Freja's boat wavered.Da: Tilskuerne holdt vejret.En: The spectators held their breath.Da: Med et fast greb om roret navigerede Freja båden sikkert.En: With a firm grip on the helm, Freja navigated the boat safely.Da: Mikkel så til med lettelse.En: Mikkel watched with relief.Da: Lars smilede stolt.En: Lars smiled proudly.Da: Paraden fortsatte uden flere problemer.En: The parade continued without further issues.Da: Efter showet følte Mikkel at han havde lært meget.En: After the show, Mikkel felt that he had learned a lot.Da: Han vidste nu, hvordan man tilpasser sig uventede udfordringer.En: He now knew how to adapt to unexpected challenges.Da: Freja mærkede en ny selvtillid.En: Freja felt a new confidence.Da: Hun vidste nu, at hun kunne klare hvad som helst.En: She now knew she could handle anything.Da: Den aften var Nyhavn fyldt med lys, latter og glæde.En: That evening, Nyhavn was filled with lights, laughter, and joy.Da: Mikkel, Freja og Lars stod sammen på kajen.En: Mikkel, Freja, and Lars stood together on the quay.Da: De så bådene sejle tilbage.En: They watched the boats sail back.Da: Æbletræernes blade knitrede i efterårsvinden.En: The leaves of the apple trees crackled in the autumn wind.Da: Paraden havde været en succes.En: The parade had been a success.Da: Folk ville huske denne aften længe.En: People would remember this evening for a long time.Da: Paraden havde ikke kun skabt minder.En: The parade had not only created memories.Da: Den havde også ændret Mikkel og Freja.En: It had also changed Mikkel and Freja.Da: De blev stærkere, mere sikre.En: They became stronger, more confident.Da: Nyhavn var smukt den aften.En: Nyhavn was beautiful that night.Da: Farvestrålende både og varme mennesker i harmoni.En: Colorful boats and warm people in harmony.Da: Et perfekt efterårs eventyr i København.En: A perfect autumn adventure in København. Vocabulary Words:busy: travliconic: ikoniskecolorful: farverigetownhouses: byhusereflected: spejledecafé: caféannual: årligeautumn: efterårparade: paradeenthusiastic: entusiastiskcoordinator: koordinatormemorable: mindestærkskilled: dygtiginadequate: utilstrækkeliglogistics: logistikbustled: vimsedeefficiency: effektivitetprepareations: forberedelsernedarken: mørkerewinds: vindethreaten: truedepressure: presdecision: beslutningorder: rækkefølgeminimize: minimerebreathed: indåndingnavigated: navigeredehelm: roretrelief: lettelseconfident: selvsikker

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Love Blossoms Over Tea in Yerushalayim's Festive Sukkah Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-10-21-07-38-20-he Story Transcript:He: ברחוב קטן בירושלים, שריחות התבלינים והקפה התערבבו בריח העלים שנפלו, הייתה חנות תה מיוחדת בשם "עלה של זהב".En: On a small street in Yerushalayim, where the scents of spices and coffee mixed with the smell of fallen leaves, there was a special tea shop named "Aleh Shel Zahav".He: זו הייתה חנות קטנה ומיוחדת, מלאה בקישוטים צבעוניים ואורות קטנים שנראו כמו כוכבים.En: It was a small and unique shop, full of colorful decorations and small lights that looked like stars.He: בחצר הייתה סוכה קטנה, מלאה בצחוק ובשמחה של חג סוכות.En: In the courtyard, there was a small sukkah, filled with the laughter and joy of the Chag Sukkot.He: אביאל, צעיר שקט ומלא מחשבות, ישב ליד שולחן קרוב לחלון.En: Aviel, a quiet and contemplative young man, sat at a table near the window.He: דליה, חברה תוססת ומלאת חיים, הייתה מולו.En: Dalia, a lively and vibrant friend, was across from him.He: היא דיברה על הטיול הקרוב שלה לאירופה.En: She was talking about her upcoming trip to Europe.He: אביאל הרגיש כאילו ליבו מחפש מילים, אבל גרונו לא שיתף פעולה.En: Aviel felt as if his heart was searching for words, but his throat did not cooperate.He: הוא רצה להגיד לה משהו חשוב.En: He wanted to tell her something important.He: אבל החנות הייתה עמוסה.En: But the shop was crowded.He: אנשים נכנסו אמרו "שלום", ברכו ב"חג שמח", וחזרו לשולחנותיהם.En: People entered and said "hello", greeted with "happy holiday," and returned to their tables.He: אביאל נשם עמוק, מביט בדליה.En: Aviel took a deep breath, looking at Dalia.He: העיניים שלה ברקו אף יותר מהאורות הצבעוניים.En: Her eyes sparkled even more than the colorful lights.He: הוא החל לומר משהו, אך חבורה של חברים ותיקים נכנסה וקטעה את דבריו.En: He began to say something, but a group of old friends entered and interrupted his words.He: החבורה השמחה חיבקה אותם והתיישבה בשולחן קרוב.En: The cheerful group hugged them and sat at a nearby table.He: "אביאל, אתה בסדר?En: "Aviel, are you okay?"He: " שאלה דליה בתקווה.En: Dalia asked hopefully.He: הוא חייך, אבל ליבו פעם בחוזקה.En: He smiled, but his heart was beating hard.He: בדיוק כשדליה הניפה את התיק שלה, מתכוננת ללכת, אביאל הבין שהזמן שלו אזל.En: Just as Dalia swung her bag, preparing to leave, Aviel realized that his time was running out.He: הוא חש בלחץ הזמן, אך גם בהתלהבות.En: He felt the pressure of time, but also the excitement.He: "דליה," הוא אמר לפתע, קולו רעד קמעא, "אני רוצה שתישארי.En: "Dalia," he suddenly said, his voice trembling slightly, "I want you to stay.He: אני מרגיש משהו מיוחד כלפייך.En: I feel something special for you."He: " דליה נעצרה.En: Dalia stopped.He: היא התבוננה לתוך עיניו, מופתעת.En: She looked into his eyes, surprised.He: "באמת?En: "Really?"He: " היא חשפה חיוך רחב, "גם אני מרגישה ככה.En: She revealed a wide smile, "I feel the same way.He: לא ידעתי איך לומר לך.En: I didn't know how to tell you."He: "המילים האלו מילאו את לבו של אביאל בתחושת ביטחון שלא הכיר.En: Those words filled Aviel's heart with a sense of confidence he didn't recognize.He: חנות התה הצפופה והמהומה הפכו לרקע נעים לרגע האישי הזה ביניהם.En: The crowded and chaotic tea shop became a pleasant backdrop for this personal moment between them.He: דליה הניחה את תיקה.En: Dalia set her bag down.He: "אולי זה לא הזמן לטיול," היא אמרה, נדלקת מהרעיון החדש.En: "Maybe it's not the time for a trip," she said, excited by the new idea.He: הרוח נישאה בתוך החנות, משחקת בעלים ובאורות.En: The wind was carried into the shop, playing with the leaves and lights.He: אביאל הביט בדליה, בידיעה שהחלטות קטנות יכולות לשנות את החיים.En: Aviel looked at Dalia, knowing that small decisions can change lives.He: הוא למד, לפעמים, פשוט צריך לתפוס את הרגע - אפילו בחנות תה עמוסה בירושלים בעונת הסוכות.En: He learned that sometimes, one just needs to seize the moment - even in a crowded tea shop in Yerushalayim during the season of Sukkot. Vocabulary Words:scents: ריחותspices: תבליניםcontemplative: מלא מחשבותvibrant: מלאת חייםupcoming: הקרובcrowded: עמוסהsparkled: ברקוinterrupted: קטעהtrembling: רעדconfidence: ביטחוןrecognize: להכירexcitement: התלהבותsurprised: מופתעתpleasant: נעיםdecision: החלטותseize: לתפוסbackdrop: רקעcourtyard: חצרunique: מיוחדתdecorations: קישוטיםcooperate: שיתף פעולהtremulous: קמעאrevealed: חשפהconfidence: ביטחוןfelt: רצהdistinct: מיוחדperceived: חשexpress: להגידreside: לשבתingenuity: נדלקתBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Mystery at the Market: The Medallion's Disappearance Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-10-20-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Het was een zonnige herfstdag in het levendige marktplein van de stad.En: It was a sunny autumn day in the lively market square of the stad.Nl: De lucht was helder en vredig, terwijl het herfstfeest in volle gang was.En: The sky was clear and peaceful as the autumn festival was in full swing.Nl: De kraampjes stonden vol met kleurrijke fruitmanden, geurige kruiden en handgemaakte ambachten.En: The stalls were filled with colorful baskets of fruit, fragrant herbs, and handmade crafts.Nl: Overal klonk vrolijke muziek en vreugdevolle stemmen vulden de lucht.En: Everywhere, cheerful music played and joyful voices filled the air.Nl: Lucas, een nieuwsgierige historicus, wandelde door de markt.En: Lucas, a curious historian, strolled through the market.Nl: Hij had altijd al een bijzondere interesse gehad in lokale folklore en oude verhalen.En: He had always had a particular interest in local folklore and old stories.Nl: Vandaag was hij op zoek naar een belangrijk artefact dat onmisbaar was voor de geschiedenis van de stad.En: Today, he was searching for an important artifact that was indispensable to the history of the stad.Nl: Het was een oud medaillon, ooit gedragen door de oprichter van de stad.En: It was an old medallion, once worn by the founder of the stad.Nl: Plotseling ging er een gerucht rond: het artefact was verdwenen!En: Suddenly, a rumor spread: the artifact had disappeared!Nl: Lucas voelde een kriebeltje van spanning en ongerustheid.En: Lucas felt a tingle of excitement and anxiety.Nl: Hoe kon zoiets belangrijks zomaar verdwijnen tijdens het feest?En: How could something so important just vanish during the festival?Nl: Mila, een levendige marktvrouw met een glimlach die zelfs de meest hardvochtige harten deed smelten, kende alle geheimen van de stad.En: Mila, a lively market woman with a smile that could melt even the hardest of hearts, knew all the secrets of the stad.Nl: Ze stond bekend om haar beminnelijke natuur en luisterende oor.En: She was known for her amiable nature and listening ear.Nl: Lucas besloot haar hulp in te schakelen.En: Lucas decided to enlist her help.Nl: Samen zouden ze proberen het medaillon terug te vinden.En: Together they would try to find the medallion.Nl: "Het is een chaos hier, Lucas," zei Mila terwijl ze een pluk haar achter haar oor schoof.En: "It's chaos here, Lucas," said Mila, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear.Nl: "Maar als er iets gebeurd is, weet ik wie we moeten vragen."En: "But if something happened, I know who we should ask."Nl: Hun eerste verdachte was Thijs, een mysterieuze reiziger die alleen opdook tijdens het festival.En: Their first suspect was Thijs, a mysterious traveler who only appeared during the festival.Nl: Hij hield zich altijd afzijdig, wat de nieuwsgierigheid van de bewoners prikkelde.En: He always kept to himself, which piqued the curiosity of the residents.Nl: Lucas en Mila bezochten meerdere kraampjes en spraken met iedereen die iets kon weten.En: Lucas and Mila visited several stalls and spoke to everyone who might know something.Nl: "Thijs is vreemd, maar niet onbetrouwbaar," zei een oude dame die pompoenen verkocht.En: "Thijs is strange, but not untrustworthy," said an old lady selling pumpkins.Nl: Maar niet iedereen deelde die mening.En: But not everyone shared that opinion.Nl: "Hij kijkt altijd rond alsof hij iets verbergt," mompelde een kind dat voorbij rende.En: "He always looks around as if he's hiding something," mumbled a child running by.Nl: Dit maakte Lucas nog wantrouwiger.En: This made Lucas even more suspicious.Nl: Bij schemering vonden Lucas en Mila Thijs, zittend in een rustige hoek van de markt naast een oude fontein.En: At dusk, Lucas and Mila found Thijs, sitting in a quiet corner of the market next to an old fountain.Nl: Ze benaderden hem voorzichtig.En: They approached him cautiously.Nl: "Lang verhaal kort, Thijs," begon Lucas, "dit medaillon is belangrijk.En: "Long story short, Thijs," began Lucas, "this medallion is important.Nl: Een deel van onze geschiedenis.En: A part of our history.Nl: We moeten weten of je iets weet."En: We need to know if you know anything."Nl: Thijs lachte onverwachts en haalde diep adem.En: Thijs laughed unexpectedly and took a deep breath.Nl: "Ik begrijp jullie zorgen.En: "I understand your concerns.Nl: Maar ik ben slechts een reiziger.En: But I'm merely a traveler.Nl: Ik draag verhalen met mij mee, geen medaillons."En: I carry stories with me, not medallions."Nl: Hij opende zijn rugzak en toonde allerlei vreemde voorwerpen: oude kaarten, mysterieuze tekens en lokaal gesneden beeldjes.En: He opened his backpack and showed various strange objects: old maps, mysterious symbols, and locally carved figurines.Nl: Geen medaillon.En: No medallion.Nl: Toen kwam er een oude man voorbij met een verward gezicht.En: Then, an old man passed by with a confused look on his face.Nl: Hij was een van de organisatoren van het festival.En: He was one of the organizers of the festival.Nl: "Heeft iemand mijn sleutels gezien?"En: "Has anyone seen my keys?"Nl: vroeg hij schaapachtig en vervolgde toesprekend: "Oh, het artefact!En: he asked sheepishly and then continued, "Oh, the artifact!Nl: Ik heb het zelf verplaatst naar de tentoonstelling en vergeten jullie te vertellen!"En: I moved it myself to the exhibition and forgot to tell you!"Nl: Lucas kon het bijna niet geloven.En: Lucas could hardly believe it.Nl: De opluchting en schaamte waren groot.En: The relief and embarrassment were immense.Nl: De crisis was voorbij.En: The crisis was over.Nl: Met een zucht van opluchting verzamelde Lucas zijn gedachten.En: With a sigh of relief, Lucas gathered his thoughts.Nl: Hoewel het avontuur ten einde was, leerde Lucas een waardevolle les.En: Although the adventure had ended, Lucas learned a valuable lesson.Nl: Puur op uiterlijk en geruchten kon je niet oordelen.En: You couldn't judge purely based on appearance and rumors.Nl: Hij had bijna een onschuldige beschuldigd.En: He had almost accused an innocent person.Nl: De dag eindigde met een vreugdevuur.En: The day ended with a bonfire.Nl: Mensen verzamelden zich, lachend en zingend.En: People gathered, laughing and singing.Nl: En bovenal, was het een herinnering aan de warmte, zelfs in de koelste herfstdagen.En: And above all, it was a reminder of warmth, even on the coolest autumn days. Vocabulary Words:lively: levendigemarket square: marktpleinfragrant: geurigefolklore: folkloreartifact: artefactindispensable: onmisbaarmedallion: medaillonrumor: geruchtanxiety: ongerustheidchaos: chaostuck: schoofstrand: pluksuspect: verdachtetraveler: reizigermysterious: mysterieuzecuriosity: nieuwsgierigheiddusk: schemeringcautiously: voorzichtigunexpectedly: onverwachtssymbols: tekensfigurines: beeldjessheepishly: schaapachtigexhibition: tentoonstellingrelief: opluchtingembarrassment: schaamteaccuse: beschuldigdinnocent: onschuldigebonfire: vreugdevuurassemble: verzameldenwarmth: warmte

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Autumn Harmony: Art, Chaos, and Friendship in Budapest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-10-20-07-38-20-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A Szimpla Kert egy őszi délelőttön a megszokott zajjal és zsongással kelt életre.En: On an autumn morning, Szimpla Kert came to life with its usual noise and buzz.Hu: Az eklektikus dekoráció, a különböző székek és asztalok között Bálint, Eszter és Zoltán ült egy sarokban.En: Amid the eclectic decor, and between the various chairs and tables, Bálint, Eszter, and Zoltán sat in a corner.Hu: A háttérben halk zene szólt, ami Zoltánnak különösen tetszett.En: Soft music played in the background, which particularly pleased Zoltán.Hu: Ősz volt, a levegő hűvös, és a mulled wine meleg illata mindenkit átjárt.En: It was autumn, the air was cool, and the warm scent of mulled wine filled everyone.Hu: Bálint előtt egy halom rajz volt.En: Before Bálint was a pile of sketches.Hu: Lelkesen magyarázott, a kezeivel nagymozdulatos pilletésekkel próbálta érzékeltetni az Őszi Fesztiválra tervezett installációját.En: He passionately explained, using his hands with grand gestures to convey his design for the Autumn Festival installation.Hu: Színek, formák, anyagok kavalkádja kavargott a terveiben, de egy dolog hiányzott: a szervezettség.En: A kaleidoscope of colors, shapes, and materials swirled in his plans, but one thing was missing: organization.Hu: Eszter figyelte Bálintot.En: Eszter watched Bálint.Hu: Bármerre nézett, csak káoszt látott.En: Everywhere she looked, she saw only chaos.Hu: Ő precíz listákkal készült mindenre, és a káosz fogalma a vonzás ellentéte volt számára.En: She prepared for everything with precise lists, and the concept of chaos was the opposite of attraction for her.Hu: Csak a fejét ingatta, és megpróbálta a lényeget kiemelni Bálint szavaiból.En: She just shook her head and tried to extract the essence from Bálint's words.Hu: "Jó, kezdetnek nem rossz" – mondta Eszter – "de ezt össze kell raknunk valahogy."En: "Well, it's not bad for a start," said Eszter, "but we need to put this together somehow."Hu: Zoltán, aki általában a pillanat varázsában élt, nevetett.En: Zoltán, who usually lived in the magic of the moment, laughed.Hu: "Bálint, talán Eszter segíthet neked rendszerezni.En: "Bálint, perhaps Eszter could help you organize.Hu: És közben egy kis lazaságot is tanulhatna tőled."En: And in the meantime, she might learn a bit of relaxed spontaneity from you."Hu: Bálint eleinte vonakodott.En: Initially, Bálint was hesitant.Hu: A kreativitásának szabadságát féltette.En: He was afraid for the freedom of his creativity.Hu: De az idő sürgetett, a fesztiválig már csak pár hét volt hátra.En: But time was pressing; there were only a few weeks left until the festival.Hu: Végül beleegyezett, hogy Eszterre bízza a szervezést.En: Eventually, he agreed to trust Eszter with the organization.Hu: Eszter egy részletes tervvel állt elő, listákkal és határidőkkel.En: Eszter came up with a detailed plan, complete with lists and deadlines.Hu: Közben viszont megpróbált nyitni a spontaneitás felé.En: Yet, she tried to open up to spontaneity.Hu: Zoltán zenével hozta össze a csapatot, néha rögtönzött egy dalt a tervkészítés szüneteiben.En: Zoltán brought the team together with music, sometimes improvising a song during the breaks of planning.Hu: Az installáció elkészítése nem volt egyszerű.En: Creating the installation was not easy.Hu: Az őszi időjárás kiszámíthatatlan, és egyik nap hirtelen lecsapott egy eső.En: Autumn weather is unpredictable, and one day, a sudden rainstorm struck.Hu: Bálint aggódott, a tervei csúsztak, de Eszter gyorsan reagált.En: Bálint was worried as his plans were delayed, but Eszter reacted quickly.Hu: Átszervezte a programot, és így sikerült a munkát folytatni.En: She reorganized the schedule, allowing the work to continue.Hu: Végül, az utolsó nap kora reggelére minden a helyén volt.En: Finally, by early morning on the last day, everything was in place.Hu: Az installáció magával ragadó lett; az ősz minden színét és alakját megelevenítő alkotás volt.En: The installation was captivating; it was a creation that brought to life all the colors and shapes of autumn.Hu: A közös munka meghozta gyümölcsét.En: The teamwork bore fruit.Hu: Az emberek a Szimpla Kert udvarán összegyűltek, bámulva az alkotást.En: People gathered in the courtyard of Szimpla Kert, gazing at the creation.Hu: A meleg fények, a zene, az illatok mind összhangban voltak.En: The warm lights, the music, the scents all harmonized.Hu: Bálint mosolyogva nézte, ahogy az emberek élvezik a művét.En: Bálint smiled as he watched people enjoy his work.Hu: Eszter megtanulta, hogy a spontaneitás is lehet izgalmas, és hogy néha a tökéletlenségben rejlik a szépség.En: Eszter learned that spontaneity could also be exciting, and that sometimes beauty lies in imperfection.Hu: Bálint értékelni kezdte a szervezettség erejét, látva, hogy így is szabad lehet.En: Bálint began to appreciate the power of organization, realizing that one can still be free this way.Hu: Így kezdődött egy új korszak barátságukban, ahol a tervezés és a spontaneitás, a művészet és a gyakorlat találkozott az őszi Budapest szívében.En: Thus began a new era in their friendship, where planning and spontaneity, art and practicality met in the heart of autumn Budapest. Vocabulary Words:eclectic: eklektikusdecor: dekorációaroma: illatpassionately: lelkesengestures: pillétéskaleidoscope: kavalkádchaos: káoszessence: lényeghesitant: vonakodottimprovising: rögtönzöttunpredictable: kiszámíthatatlancaptivating: magával ragadóharmonized: összhangban voltakspontaneity: spontaneitásinstallation: installációorganization: szervezettségsudden storm: hirtelen vihardelayed: csúszottreacted: reagáltreorganized: átszerveztecreation: alkotásconcept: fogalmadetailed: részletesimperfect: tökéletlenségbenfestival: fesztiválcorner: sarokbanparticipated: részt vettektransformed: átalakítottacourtyard: udvaránfreedom: szabadság

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Capturing Firenze: A Photo Adventure and Unexpected Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-10-20-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Il sole splendeva dolcemente sul Ponte Vecchio a Firenze, dipingendo un quadro perfetto di colori autunnali.En: The sun shone gently on the Ponte Vecchio in Firenze, painting a perfect picture of autumn colors.It: Le foglie dorate danzavano nel vento e il profumo della stagione riempiva l'aria.En: The golden leaves danced in the wind, and the scent of the season filled the air.It: Alessandro camminava con la sua macchina fotografica, cercando l'immagine perfetta per la sua prossima mostra.En: Alessandro walked with his camera, searching for the perfect image for his next exhibition.It: Ogni scatto sembrava mancare di qualcosa, e il rumore del mercato lo distraeva.En: Every shot seemed to lack something, and the noise of the market distracted him.It: Mentre vagava tra le bancarelle affollate, la sua attenzione fu catturata da Giulia, una ragazza dai capelli castani e un sorriso luminoso, che esponeva i suoi gioielli artigianali.En: As he wandered among the crowded stalls, his attention was caught by Giulia, a girl with brown hair and a bright smile, displaying her handmade jewelry.It: Le sue creazioni brillavano alla luce del sole, attirando gli sguardi dei passanti.En: Her creations sparkled in the sunlight, attracting the glances of passersby.It: "Vuoi fotografare qualcosa di speciale?"En: "Do you want to photograph something special?"It: chiese Giulia, notando l'interesse di Alessandro.En: asked Giulia, noticing Alessandro's interest.It: "Sì," rispose lui, "ma è difficile catturare la magia di tutto questo tra la folla."En: "Yes," he replied, "but it's hard to capture the magic of all this among the crowd."It: Giulia sorrise comprensiva.En: Giulia smiled understandingly.It: "Forse posso aiutarti.En: "Maybe I can help you.It: Vuoi provare a fotografare i miei gioielli?En: Do you want to try photographing my jewelry?It: Forse insieme possiamo fare qualcosa di unico."En: Maybe together we can create something unique."It: Fu così che iniziò una collaborazione inaspettata tra loro.En: And so began an unexpected collaboration between them.It: Alessandro scattò foto dei gioielli di Giulia, mentre lei parlava con i clienti, raccontando la storia di ogni pezzo.En: Alessandro took photos of Giulia's jewelry while she talked with customers, telling the story of each piece.It: Le persone erano curiose, e la bancarella di Giulia iniziò ad attirare più visitatori.En: People were curious, and Giulia's stall started to attract more visitors.It: Quando il sole iniziò a calare, Alessandro trovò l'angolazione giusta.En: When the sun began to set, Alessandro found the right angle.It: Il Ponte Vecchio, illuminato dai toni caldi del tramonto, faceva da sfondo perfetto.En: The Ponte Vecchio, lit by the warm tones of sunset, provided the perfect backdrop.It: I gioielli di Giulia brillavano sotto la luce morente del giorno, mentre la vivacità del mercato formava un quadro vivace e autentico.En: Giulia's jewelry glowed under the dying light of the day, while the vibrancy of the market formed a lively and authentic scene.It: Clic!En: Click!It: Il momento perfetto era stato catturato.En: The perfect moment was captured.It: Quella sera, Alessandro e Giulia celebrarono.En: That evening, Alessandro and Giulia celebrated.It: Alessandro aveva finalmente lo scatto che cercava e Giulia aveva visto crescere il suo piccolo commercio.En: Alessandro finally had the shot he was looking for, and Giulia had seen her small business grow.It: I due parlarono a lungo, scoprendo di condividere la stessa passione per l'arte e l'artigianato.En: The two talked for a long time, discovering they shared the same passion for art and craftsmanship.It: Alla fine della giornata, Alessandro capì l'importanza di lavorare insieme.En: By the end of the day, Alessandro understood the importance of working together.It: La fiducia in sé stesso era aumentata, non solo grazie alla bellissima foto, ma anche grazie al legame creato con una nuova amica.En: His confidence had grown, not only because of the beautiful photo but also because of the bond he created with a new friend.It: Giulia, da parte sua, aveva dimostrato a sé stessa di essere una brava venditrice e aveva guadagnato un alleato prezioso nella sua impresa.En: Giulia, on her part, proved to herself to be a good salesperson and gained a valuable ally in her venture.It: In quell'angolo di Firenze, sotto le luci sfavillanti del ponte, una nuova amicizia era nata.En: In that corner of Firenze, under the sparkling lights of the bridge, a new friendship was born.It: E con essa, una fiducia rinnovata per affrontare il domani.En: And with it, a renewed confidence to face tomorrow. Vocabulary Words:the sun: il solethe picture: il quadrothe leaf: la fogliathe wind: il ventothe scent: il profumothe market: il mercatothe stall: la bancarellathe jewelry: i gioiellithe creation: la creazionethe passerby: il passantespecial: specialethe smile: il sorrisoto capture: catturarethe magic: la magiathe crowd: la follato sparkle: brillarethe collaboration: la collaborazionethe customer: il clientethe sunset: il tramontothe angle: l'angolazionethe background: lo sfondothe vibrancy: la vivacitàthe scene: la scenathe moment: il momentoto celebrate: celebrarethe passion: la passionethe craftsmanship: l'artigianatothe bond: il legamethe ally: l'alleatothe venture: l'impresa

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Disappearing Art: Solving the Mystery in Stockholm's Market Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-10-20-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Höstmorgonens kyliga luft fyllde marknadsplatsen i Stockholm med en krispig energi.En: The chilly air of the autumn morning filled the market square in Stockholm with a crisp energy.Sv: De färgglada löven prasslade under fötterna på folk medan de vandrade längs kullerstensgångarna.En: The colorful leaves rustled under people's feet as they wandered along the cobblestone paths.Sv: Bland sorlet från försäljare och ljudet av skratt från barn, sträckte sig en byggnad som lockade konstälskare.En: Among the chatter of vendors and the sound of children's laughter, a building stood that attracted art lovers.Sv: Den var varm och inbjudande: den lokala konstutställningen.En: It was warm and inviting: the local art exhibition.Sv: På insidan, väl upplyst med mjuk guldglöd från lampljusen, smög Nils, en ung och hoppfull konstnär, omkring.En: Inside, well-lit with a soft golden glow from the lamps, Nils, a young and hopeful artist, quietly moved around.Sv: Han drömde om att en dag se sina tavlor hänga här.En: He dreamed of one day seeing his paintings hanging here.Sv: Men denna dag, hans tankar stördes.En: But on this day, his thoughts were disturbed.Sv: Det hade skett ett mysterium.En: A mystery had occurred.Sv: En betydelsefull målning hade plötsligt försvunnit.En: A significant painting had suddenly disappeared.Sv: Elsa, utställningens kurator, var djärv och oroad.En: Elsa, the exhibition's curator, was bold and worried.Sv: Hon förstod värdet i varje tavla.En: She understood the value of each painting.Sv: För henne var det personligt.En: For her, it was personal.Sv: Hon hade varit den som noggrant valt varje konstverk.En: She had been the one who carefully selected each artwork.Sv: Nu var en av dem borta.En: Now one of them was gone.Sv: I panik, sökte hon hjälp från Kasper, den nyfikna lokala detektiven känd för att ha ett sinne för detaljer och mysterier.En: In a panic, she sought help from Kasper, the curious local detective known for having an eye for detail and mysteries.Sv: Han anlände snart med en resolut blick och började att begrunda ledtrådar.En: He soon arrived with a determined look and began to ponder the clues.Sv: Säkerhetsfilmerna var på något konstigt sätt raderade.En: The security footage had been mysteriously erased.Sv: Detta gjorde situationen mer komplex.En: This made the situation more complex.Sv: Ingen trodde att det var möjligt att målningen bara kunde försvinna så där.En: No one believed it was possible for the painting to just disappear like that.Sv: Men där var ingenting synbart misstänkt.En: But there was nothing visibly suspicious.Sv: Nils, ivrig att bevisa sitt värde, föreslog Dante, "Låt mig hjälpa till!En: Nils, eager to prove his worth, suggested to Dante, "Let me help!Sv: Vi kan utreda de personer som var här vid tiden."En: We can investigate the people who were here at the time."Sv: Elsa, förvånad över hans mod, gav honom en chans.En: Elsa, surprised by his courage, gave him a chance.Sv: Kasper log och sa, "Trevligt, låt oss arbeta tillsammans."En: Kasper smiled and said, "Nice, let's work together."Sv: De började i marknaden.En: They began in the market.Sv: Dagens ljus reflekterade vackert över varorna.En: The day's light beautifully reflected over the goods.Sv: Folk pratade, handlade och skrattade.En: People talked, shopped, and laughed.Sv: Nils och Kasper rörde sig smidigt genom mängden, frågade utställningens besökare.En: Nils and Kasper moved smoothly through the crowd, questioning the exhibition's visitors.Sv: De märkte en suspekt man, som tidigare hade visats ett ovanligt stort intresse för konstverket.En: They noticed a suspicious man, who had earlier shown an unusually keen interest in the artwork.Sv: De följde hans steg med diskreta blickar.En: They followed his steps with discreet glances.Sv: Efter flera timmar av frågor och observation, återvände de.En: After several hours of questioning and observation, they returned.Sv: Nils kände sig orolig, men han visste att de närmade sig en ledtråd.En: Nils felt anxious, but he knew they were closing in on a clue.Sv: Med en idé i tanken sprang han tillbaka till galleriet, följd av Kasper och Elsa.En: With an idea in mind, he ran back to the gallery, followed by Kasper and Elsa.Sv: De upptäckte en nästan osynlig dörr, en passage bakom ett arrangemang av tyger och skärmar.En: They discovered an almost invisible door, a passage behind an arrangement of fabrics and screens.Sv: "Den här vägen," pekade Nils ivrigt.En: "This way," Nils pointed eagerly.Sv: Passagen var smal och dunkelt belyst.En: The passage was narrow and dimly lit.Sv: Med stigande spänning följde de den tills de fann ett litet rum, och där, lutad mot en mur, återkände Nils genast den saknade målningen.En: With rising excitement, they followed it until they found a small room, and there, leaning against a wall, Nils immediately recognized the missing painting.Sv: Elsa kände en våg av lättnad och tacksamhet.En: Elsa felt a wave of relief and gratitude.Sv: "Ditt mod och skarpa öga ledde oss hit," sa hon till Nils.En: "Your bravery and sharp eye led us here," she said to Nils.Sv: Som en belöning beslutade Elsa att uppmärksamma Nils för hans tapperhet och beslutade att ställa ut hans konstverk i nästa utställning.En: As a reward, Elsa decided to commend Nils for his bravery and decided to showcase his artworks in the next exhibition.Sv: Nils kände en nyvunnen självsäkerhet.En: Nils felt a newfound confidence.Sv: Han stod bredvid sina målningar under nästa öppning, och hans hjärta fylldes av stolthet och tacksamhet.En: He stood next to his paintings at the next opening, and his heart filled with pride and gratitude.Sv: Nu applåderades han av både Elsa och Kasper, nya vänner och kollegor.En: Now he was applauded by both Elsa and Kasper, new friends and colleagues.Sv: Deras respekt fullbordade hans dröm.En: Their respect completed his dream.Sv: Vad hade börjat som ett mysterium, blev istället en ny början för en konstnär som en gång bara hade drömt om erkännande.En: What had begun as a mystery turned into a new beginning for an artist who once only dreamed of recognition. Vocabulary Words:chilly: kyligacobblestone: kullerstensgångarnachatter: sorletvendors: försäljarecurator: kuratordaring: djärvresolved: resolutponder: begrundafootage: filmernaeager: ivrigsuspicions: misstänktdiscreet: diskretaquestioning: frågorobservation: observationanxious: oroligclue: ledtrådnarrow: smaldimly: dunkeltleaning: lutadgratitude: tacksamhetbravery: tapperhetcommend: uppmärksammarecognition: erkännandepassage: passageresolved: resolutmystery: mysteriumdisturbed: stördessignificant: betydelsefullvanished: försvunnitkeen: ovanligt stort

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: From Mexico to Buenos Aires: A Día de los Muertos Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-10-20-07-38-20-es Story Transcript:Es: El sol de primavera brillaba intensamente sobre el Mercado de San Telmo.En: The spring sun shone brightly over the Mercado de San Telmo.Es: Santiago, un talentoso artesano mexicano, miraba su puesto de cerámica con una mezcla de orgullo y ansiedad.En: Santiago, a talented Mexican artisan, looked at his ceramics stand with a mix of pride and anxiety.Es: Había recibido una misión especial: organizar un evento para el Día de los Muertos en Buenos Aires.En: He had received a special mission: to organize an event for the Día de los Muertos in Buenos Aires.Es: Aunque emocionado, Santiago sentía el peso de su tarea.En: Although excited, Santiago felt the weight of his task.Es: ¿Cómo haría para que su tradición mexicana resonara con los porteños?En: How would he make his Mexican tradition resonate with the porteños?Es: El mercado zumbaba con actividad.En: The market buzzed with activity.Es: Los puestos de frutas, antigüedades y tango llenaban el aire con colores y sonidos.En: Stalls of fruits, antiques, and tango filled the air with colors and sounds.Es: Santiago se sentía pequeño entre tanta diversidad, pero su corazón latía con esperanza.En: Santiago felt small amid such diversity, but his heart beat with hope.Es: Quería que la gente entendiera la belleza de honrar a los que ya no están, como lo hacía cada 2 de noviembre en su querido México.En: He wanted people to understand the beauty of honoring those who are no longer with us, as he did every November 2nd in his beloved Mexico.Es: Decidió buscar ayuda.En: He decided to seek help.Es: Primero, habló con Lucía, una artista local conocida por sus vibrantes murales.En: First, he spoke with Lucía, a local artist known for her vibrant murals.Es: "Lucía, necesito tu ayuda para el Día de los Muertos", dijo Santiago un poco nervioso.En: "Lucía, I need your help for the Día de los Muertos," said Santiago a bit nervously.Es: Lucía sonrió.En: Lucía smiled.Es: "Sería un honor, Santiago.En: "It would be an honor, Santiago.Es: Puedo pintar un altar lleno de flores y calaveras.En: I can paint an altar full of flowers and skulls.Es: Será hermoso."En: It will be beautiful."Es: Luego, se acercó a Carlos, un vendedor vecino que daba clases de tango.En: Then, he approached Carlos, a neighboring vendor who taught tango classes.Es: "Carlos, quiero mezclar tradiciones.En: "Carlos, I want to blend traditions.Es: Quizás una fusión de música folclórica mexicana y tango... ¿qué dices?"En: Perhaps a fusion of Mexican folk music and tango... what do you say?"Es: Carlos, encendido de entusiasmo, aceptó al instante.En: Carlos, lit with enthusiasm, accepted instantly.Es: "Será una fusión increíble.En: "It will be an incredible fusion.Es: Cuenta conmigo."En: Count me in."Es: La planificación fue agotadora.En: The planning was exhausting.Es: Santiago explicó a otros vendedores el significado del Día de los Muertos: las ofrendas, las calaveras de azúcar, el papel picado.En: Santiago explained to other vendors the meaning of the Día de los Muertos: the offerings, the sugar skulls, the papel picado.Es: Se preocupaba de no poder transmitir la emoción correcta, pero con cada explicación, su confianza crecía.En: He worried about not being able to convey the correct emotion, but with each explanation, his confidence grew.Es: El gran día llegó.En: The big day arrived.Es: Las mesas estaban llenas de flores de cempasúchil y fotos de seres queridos.En: The tables were filled with cempasúchil flowers and photos of loved ones.Es: Papel picado llenaba el mercado, meciéndose al viento.En: Papel picado filled the market, swaying in the wind.Es: Un altar gigante pintado por Lucía se alzaba en medio de todo, llamando la atención de los transeúntes.En: A giant altar painted by Lucía stood in the middle of everything, catching the attention of passersby.Es: De repente, el cielo se nubló y una lluvia inesperada cayó sobre San Telmo.En: Suddenly, the sky clouded over, and an unexpected rain fell over San Telmo.Es: Santiago sintió un nudo en el estómago.En: Santiago felt a knot in his stomach.Es: Pero no podía dejar que la lluvia arruinara el esfuerzo de tantos.En: But he couldn't let the rain ruin the effort of so many.Es: Como una rápida solución, reorganizó los puestos para crear un espacio cubierto.En: As a quick solution, he rearranged the stalls to create a covered space.Es: Lucía y Carlos ayudaron a mover las decoraciones, mientras Santiago dirigía los pasos.En: Lucía and Carlos helped move the decorations while Santiago directed the steps.Es: Los tambores sonaron, las guitarras comenzaron a tocar, y el sonido del tango y el mariachi llenó el ambiente.En: The drums sounded, the guitars began to play, and the sounds of tango and mariachi filled the atmosphere.Es: La gente se arremolinaba, riendo y bailando bajo techo.En: People flocked together, laughing and dancing under shelter.Es: Las historias sobre el Día de los Muertos, contadas por Santiago, capturaron la atención y la admiración de todos.En: The stories about the Día de los Muertos, told by Santiago, captured everyone's attention and admiration.Es: Al final del día, Santiago estaba agotado, pero con una sonrisa radiante.En: At the end of the day, Santiago was exhausted but with a radiant smile.Es: La comunidad había acogido su evento con cariño y entusiasmo.En: The community had embraced his event with warmth and enthusiasm.Es: Las culturas se habían entrelazado y el mercado había palpitado con vida nueva.En: The cultures had intertwined, and the market pulsed with new life.Es: Santiago miró a su alrededor y sintió, por primera vez desde su llegada a Buenos Aires, que este lugar también podía ser su hogar.En: Santiago looked around and felt, for the first time since his arrival in Buenos Aires, that this place could also be his home.Es: En su corazón, supo que compartir su cultura no solo había enriquecido a otros, sino que le había dado un sentido de pertenencia.En: In his heart, he knew that sharing his culture had not only enriched others but had given him a sense of belonging. Vocabulary Words:the artisan: el artesanothe anxiety: la ansiedadthe stall/stand: el puestothe mission: la misiónto resonate: resonarthe diversity: la diversidadto honor: honrarthe mural: el muralto blend/mix: mezclarthe planning: la planificaciónthe offering: la ofrendathe paper decoration: el papel picadothe skull: la calaverato convey/transmit: transmitirthe emotion: la emociónto sway: mecersethe passerby: el transeúnteto rearrange: reorganizarthe shelter/cover: el techothe drum: el tamborto play (an instrument): tocarto capture attention: capturar la atenciónthe warmth: el cariñoto intertwine: entrelazarto pulse/throb: latirto enrich: enriquecerthe sense of belonging: el sentido de pertenenciathe altar: el altarto organize: organizarthe vendor: el vendedor

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Reviving Dortheas Bageri: A Blend of Tradition and Innovation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-10-19-07-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: I skyggen af Københavns brostensbelagte gader, hvor efterårsbrisen leger med de gyldne blade, lå en lille bagerforretning.En: In the shadow of København's cobblestone streets, where the autumn breeze plays with the golden leaves, there lay a small bakery.Da: Dortheas Bageri havde stået her i generationer.En: Dortheas Bageri had stood here for generations.Da: Jens, en ung bageekspert med melstøv i sit krøllede hår, stirrede på det gamle, gulnede papir i sine hænder.En: Jens, a young baking expert with flour dust in his curly hair, stared at the old, yellowed paper in his hands.Da: Det var en opskrift.En: It was a recipe.Da: En familiehemmelighed gemt væk i en kiste af minder.En: A family secret hidden away in a chest of memories.Da: Jens vidste, at bageriet stod på kanten af lukning.En: Jens knew that the bakery was on the brink of closing.Da: Kunderne var blevet færre, og konkurrenterne mange.En: Customers had become fewer, and competitors were many.Da: Men her, i de sirligt krøllede ord, så han en chance.En: But here, in the neatly curled words, he saw a chance.Da: "Kan det bringe liv tilbage til bageriet?"En: "Can this bring life back to the bakery?"Da: tænkte Jens.En: thought Jens.Da: Hans søster, Signe, sad ved vindueskarmen, mens hun drak en kop varm kaffe.En: His sister, Signe, sat by the windowsill, sipping a cup of hot coffee.Da: "Jens," sagde hun tankefuldt, "verden har ændret sig.En: "Jens," she said thoughtfully, "the world has changed.Da: Vi skal ændre os med den.En: We must change with it.Da: Folk vil have nye ting.En: People want new things.Da: Måske bør vi tænke på sundere lækkerier eller glutenfri alternativer?"En: Perhaps we should think about healthier treats or gluten-free alternatives?"Da: "Men traditionen!"En: "But the tradition!"Da: indvendte Jens, mens han krammede opskriften tættere.En: Jens objected, clutching the recipe closer.Da: "Det her er vores arv!"En: "This is our heritage!"Da: Maren, en ven af familien og ejeren af en anden bagerbutik længere nede ad gaden, trådte ind med et elegant vink.En: Maren, a family friend and owner of another bakery further down the street, entered with an elegant wave.Da: "Konkurrencen er hård i øjeblikket," sagde Maren med et skarpt blik.En: "The competition is tough right now," said Maren with a sharp look.Da: "Måske kunne vi slå os sammen og tilbyde noget unikt?"En: "Maybe we could join forces and offer something unique?"Da: Jens vidste, at Marens bageri gik godt.En: Jens knew that Maren's bakery was doing well.Da: Hinsides konkurrence kunne hun være en allieret eller en rival.En: Beyond competition, she could be an ally or a rival.Da: Konflikten brød ud mellem de tre om det bedste fremtidige skridt.En: The conflict broke out among the three about the best future step.Da: Efter mange diskussioner, blev de enige om at arrangere en event.En: After many discussions, they agreed to arrange an event.Da: En smagning i kvarterets forsamlingshus, hvor både den gamle opskrift og Signes nye bageridéer ville blive præsenteret.En: A tasting at the neighborhood's community house, where both the old recipe and Signe's new baking ideas would be presented.Da: Den københavnske luft blev fyldt med duftene af kardemomme, kanel og nybagt brød.En: The Københavns air filled with scents of cardamom, cinnamon, and freshly baked bread.Da: På dagen for begivenheden strømmede nabolagets indbyggere til.En: On the day of the event, the neighborhood's residents flocked in.Da: Børnene løb rundt med små kanelrokker i hænderne, imens de voksne nippede til rykende kopper af Marens signatur-grødboller.En: The children ran around with small cinnamon cookies in hand, while the adults sipped steaming cups of Maren's signature porridge rolls.Da: Jens havde aldrig set så mange ansigter i bageriet.En: Jens had never seen so many faces in the bakery.Da: "Kombinationen er perfekt!"En: "The combination is perfect!"Da: udbrød en ældre herre.En: exclaimed an older gentleman.Da: Sådan en eftermiddag rygtedes det hurtigt om den nye, men samtidig nostalgiske oplevelse i nabolaget.En: Such an afternoon, the word quickly spread about the new, yet nostalgic experience in the neighborhood.Da: Jens indså, at fortiden og fremtiden kunne gå hånd i hånd.En: Jens realized that the past and future could go hand in hand.Da: Ved afslutningen på dagen gik Jens, Signe og Maren ud af forsamlingshuset sammen.En: At the end of the day, Jens, Signe, and Maren walked out of the community house together.Da: "Det her var begyndelsen på noget godt," sagde Signe.En: "This was the beginning of something good," said Signe.Da: Jens nikkede, taknemmelig for den støtte og de nye perspektiver han havde åbnet op for.En: Jens nodded, grateful for the support and the new perspectives he had opened up to.Da: Bageriet blev ikke kun reddet, det blev genfødt.En: The bakery was not just saved; it was reborn.Da: Og således livede Dortheas Bageri igen i hjertet af efterårsklædte København, stærkere og bedre end før, en symfoni af traditionens smagsnuancer og innovationens friskhed.En: And so, Dortheas Bageri thrived again in the heart of autumn-dressed København, stronger and better than before, a symphony of the flavors of tradition and the freshness of innovation. Vocabulary Words:cobblestone: brostensbelagtebreeze: brisegenerations: generationerflour dust: melstøvrecipe: opskriftsister: søsterthoughtfully: tankefuldtalternatives: alternativerheritage: arvcompetitors: konkurrenterelegant: elegantcompetitor: rivalconflict: konfliktendiscussions: diskussionerarrange: arrangereevent: begivenhedcommunity house: forsamlingshusresidents: indbyggeresignature: signaturexperiences: oplevelsereborn: genfødtthrive: livedesymphony: symfoniflavors: smagsnuancerinnovation: innovationautumn-dressed: efterårsklædteperspectives: perspektiversipping: nippedecompetitors: konkurrencenbrink: kanten

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: From Shadows to Spotlight: Oriol's Artistic Awakening Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-10-19-07-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: A Gràcia, els carrers vibraven amb l'arribada de la tardor.En: In Gràcia, the streets vibrated with the arrival of autumn.Ca: Les fulles ballaven al vent, tintades d'un groc i marró càlid.En: The leaves danced in the wind, tinged with a warm yellow and brown.Ca: La Castanyada estava a punt de començar.En: La Castanyada was about to begin.Ca: L'olor de castanyes rostides omplia l'aire, atraient tothom cap a la festa local.En: The smell of roasted chestnuts filled the air, drawing everyone towards the local festival.Ca: Les rialles dels nens que feien castells humans se sentien a cada cantonada.En: Laughter from children building human towers could be heard at every corner.Ca: La música tradicional catalana sonava, i les danses de la gent gran animaven el barri.En: Traditional Catalan music played, and the dances of the elderly enlivened the neighborhood.Ca: Amagat al racó d'un petit taller hi havia l'Oriol.En: Hidden away in the corner of a small workshop was Oriol.Ca: Era un jove artista, tímid però amb un gran talent ocult.En: He was a young artist, shy but with a great hidden talent.Ca: Els seus quadres reflectien la vida vibrant de Barcelona.En: His paintings reflected the vibrant life of Barcelona.Ca: A les parets del seu estudi, arcs de Sant Martí de colors i escenes de la ciutat cobrien cada centímetre.En: On the walls of his studio, rainbows of colors and city scenes covered every inch.Ca: Però l'Oriol tenia por.En: But Oriol was afraid.Ca: Temia el judici de les altres persones, i per això mai no sortia a mostrar la seva obra.En: He feared the judgment of others, and for that reason, he never stepped out to showcase his work.Ca: Aquell any, l'Elena, la seva amiga de tota la vida, el va animar a participar al festival.En: That year, Elena, his lifelong friend, encouraged him to participate in the festival.Ca: "És el moment perfecte, Oriol!En: "It's the perfect moment, Oriol!Ca: La Castanyada és la festa on tothom comparteix el que té al cor.En: La Castanyada is the festival where everyone shares what's in their heart.Ca: Vine, mostra el teu art," li deia, amb entusiasme.En: Come, show your art," she said with enthusiasm.Ca: Oriol es va remoure incòmode, però també va sentir un xic d'esperança a la seva mirada.En: Oriol squirmed uncomfortably, but he also saw a glimmer of hope in her eyes.Ca: "Potser és l'oportunitat que necessito," va pensar.En: "Maybe it's the opportunity I need," he thought.Ca: La nit abans del festival, Oriol es va quedar despert, dubtant.En: The night before the festival, Oriol stayed awake, doubting.Ca: "Seré capaç?En: "Will I be able to?Ca: I si no agrada el que faig?En: What if they don't like what I do?"Ca: " es preguntava.En: he wondered.Ca: Però, finalment, va decidir provar-ho.En: But finally, he decided to give it a try.Ca: Amb el cor bategant ràpidament, va carregar els seus quadres i es va dirigir cap als carrers plens del barri de Gràcia.En: With his heart beating quickly, he loaded his paintings and headed towards the bustling streets of the Gràcia neighborhood.Ca: El día de la festa, les taules estaven cobertes de panellets i moniatos, mestres castanyeres repartien racions de castanyes calentetes.En: On the day of the festival, the tables were covered with panellets and sweet potatoes, and castanyeres were distributing portions of warm chestnuts.Ca: Oriol va muntar una petita exposició d'art sota un tendal, a prop de la plaça principal.En: Oriol set up a small art exhibition under a canopy, near the main square.Ca: Al principi, es va amagar darrere dels seus quadres, mirant de reüll, mentre la gent passejava per allà.En: At first, he hid behind his paintings, peeking out as people strolled by.Ca: Va ser en Jordi, un nen curiós, qui va parar-se primer.En: It was Jordi, a curious child, who stopped first.Ca: "Oh!En: "Oh!Ca: Mira aquests colors!En: Look at these colors!Ca: Són com els de la nostra ciutat!En: They're like those of our city!"Ca: " va exclamar, cridant als altres nens.En: he exclaimed, calling to the other children.Ca: Poc a poc, una petita multitud es va anar formant al voltant.En: Slowly, a small crowd began forming around.Ca: Veient la reacció positiva, Oriol es va atrevir a sortir del seu amagatall.En: Seeing the positive reaction, Oriol dared to come out of his hiding spot.Ca: La gent el felicitava, i molts es mostraven interessats a saber més sobre les seves obres.En: People congratulated him, and many were interested in learning more about his works.Ca: L'Elena el va abraçar, orgullosa del seu amic.En: Elena hugged him, proud of her friend.Ca: L'Oriol, per primer cop, va somriure sincerament.En: Oriol, for the first time, smiled sincerely.Ca: Se sentia acceptat per la seva comunitat.En: He felt accepted by his community.Ca: La por es va anar esvaint i, en el seu lloc, va créixer una nova confiança.En: The fear began to fade, and in its place, a new confidence grew.Ca: Aquell vespre, mentre el sol es ponia, Oriol sabia que, finalment, havia trobat el seu lloc en el món.En: That evening, as the sun set, Oriol knew that he had finally found his place in the world.Ca: I així, en aquell racó de Gràcia, sota la llum càlida dels fanals, Oriol va deixar de ser un artista amagat.En: And so, in that corner of Gràcia, under the warm light of the streetlamps, Oriol ceased to be a hidden artist.Ca: Va començar a ser part de la vida vibrant del barri, esperant amb ànsia la pròxima ocasió per compartir el seu art amb la comunitat que ara l'acceptava.En: He began to be part of the vibrant life of the neighborhood, eagerly awaiting the next opportunity to share his art with the community that now accepted him.Ca: La Castanyada va acabar, però per a l'Oriol, aquell va ser només el començament.En: La Castanyada ended, but for Oriol, that was only the beginning. Vocabulary Words:the leaf: la fullathe chestnut: la castanyathe workshop: el tallerthe painting: el quadrethe rainbow: l'arc de Sant Martíthe judgment: el judicito encourage: animarthe friend: l'amic/l'amigathe hope: l'esperançato doubt: dubtarthe heart: el corthe exhibition: l'exposicióthe canopy: el tendalto peek: mirar de reüllthe crowd: la multitudcurious: curiós/curiosato congratulate: felicitarthe community: la comunitatthe fear: la porto fade: esvair-sethe sunset: la posta de solthe streetlamp: el fanalto cease: deixar dethe opportunity: l'oportunitathidden: amagat/amagadato share: compartirto vibrate: vibrarthe laughter: les riallesthe dance: la dansathe scene: l'escena

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: From Perfect Plans to Perfect Chaos: An Unexpected Festival Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-10-19-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Erik stod i fönstret och tittade ut över det lilla villaområdet.En: Erik stood at the window and looked out over the small residential area.Sv: Det var en klar höstdag, och de gyllene löven dansade i vinden.En: It was a clear autumn day, and the golden leaves danced in the wind.Sv: Varje hus var redo för Halloween, med pumpor och små ljussträngar som lyste upp kvällarna.En: Every house was ready for Halloween, with pumpkins and small strings of lights brightening the evenings.Sv: Erik, som älskade traditioner, hade blivit utsedd till ledare för årets festival.En: Erik, who loved traditions, had been appointed as the leader of this year's festival.Sv: Hans plan låg prydligt på bordet.En: His plan lay neatly on the table.Sv: Varje station, varje dekoration, han hade tänkt på allt.En: Every station, every decoration, he had thought of everything.Sv: Men mitt bland de organiserade anteckningarna fanns en röd cirkel - "Dekorationer - Lina".En: But amid the organized notes was a red circle - "Decorations - Lina."Sv: Lina, Eriks granne, var känd för sin kreativitet och sitt motto: "Perfekt är tråkigt!"En: Lina, Erik's neighbor, was known for her creativity and her motto: "Perfect is boring!"Sv: Erik var nervös, för han visste att deras stilar skiljde sig åt.En: Erik was nervous because he knew their styles differed.Sv: Men han behövde hjälp, och Lina var perfekt för jobbet.En: But he needed help, and Lina was perfect for the job.Sv: Eller det hoppades han i alla fall.En: Or so he hoped, at least.Sv: "När börjar vi?"En: "When do we start?"Sv: ropade Lina glatt över staketet.En: called Lina cheerfully over the fence.Sv: Hon hade redan några pumpor med konstiga ansikten med sig.En: She already had some pumpkins with strange faces with her.Sv: Erik log osäkert.En: Erik smiled uncertainly.Sv: "Vi kan börja nu", sa han medan han försökte dölja sin oro.En: "We can start now," he said, while he tried to hide his worry.Sv: När de började dekorera, märkte Erik hur Lina lade till oväntade detaljer.En: As they began decorating, Erik noticed how Lina added unexpected details.Sv: Hon placerade en pumpa på sniskan här, klistrade färgglada löv där.En: She placed a pumpkin askew here, stuck colorful leaves there.Sv: Allt kändes fel för Erik, men han suckade och lät Lina hållas.En: Everything felt wrong for Erik, but he sighed and let Lina continue.Sv: "Det kanske kan bli charmigt," tänkte han tyst för sig själv.En: "Perhaps it can be charming," he thought silently to himself.Sv: Men dagen innan festivalen blev himlen plötsligt mörk, och vinden tilltog.En: But the day before the festival, the sky suddenly turned dark, and the wind picked up.Sv: Snart blåste det upp till en ordentlig storm.En: Soon, it blew up into a proper storm.Sv: Dekorationerna svajade och höll på att lossna.En: The decorations swayed and were about to come loose.Sv: Erik fick panik men Lina grep hans arm och sa: "Lugn, vi fixar det här!"En: Erik panicked, but Lina grabbed his arm and said: "Calm down, we'll fix this!"Sv: Tillsammans sprang de runt i området, fästa dekorationerna igen, ibland på nya platser.En: Together they ran around the area, securing the decorations again, sometimes in new places.Sv: Deras improvisation startade som kaos men blev snart till något magiskt.En: Their improvisation started as chaos but soon turned into something magical.Sv: När stormen slutade och molnen skingrades, badade området i kvällssol.En: When the storm ended and the clouds parted, the area bathed in evening sun.Sv: Folk började komma ut, och Erik hörde dem mumla om hur vacker och unik festivalen var.En: People began to come out, and Erik heard them murmuring about how beautiful and unique the festival was.Sv: På kvällen, när lamporna tändes och musiken spelade, kändes hela området levande.En: In the evening, when the lights were lit and the music played, the whole area felt alive.Sv: Erik insåg att även om inte allt blivit som han planerat, var det bättre så.En: Erik realized that even though not everything had gone as planned, it was better that way.Sv: Han lärde sig att ibland kan det oväntade bli ännu bättre.En: He learned that sometimes the unexpected can be even better.Sv: När kvällen avslutades och Erik och Lina satt utmattade på en bänk, log Erik mot Lina och sa: "Din galna idé med sneda pumpor... den var nog det bästa som hänt mitt perfekta kaos."En: When the evening ended and Erik and Lina sat exhausted on a bench, Erik smiled at Lina and said: "Your crazy idea with the slanted pumpkins... it was probably the best thing that happened to my perfect chaos."Sv: Lina skrattade.En: Lina laughed.Sv: "Det är något magiskt med imperfektion, Erik."En: "There's something magical about imperfection, Erik."Sv: Och, för första gången sedan festivalen började, höll Erik med henne.En: And, for the first time since the festival began, Erik agreed with her. Vocabulary Words:residential: villaområdetappointed: utsettneatly: prydligtamid: blandanxious: nervöscheerfully: glattstrange: konstigauncertainly: osäkerthide: döljaworry: orounexpected: oväntadeaskew: sniskansigh: suckadeimprovisation: improvisationchaos: kaosmagical: magisktbathed: badademurmuring: mumlaunique: unikexhausted: utmattadebench: bänkcrazy: galnaimperfection: imperfektiongust: tilltogstorm: stormswayed: svajadeloose: lossnacalm: lugnsecuring: fästapluck: klistrade

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

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Journey of Tiny Twists: Jisoo's Autumn Subway Story Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-10-18-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 서울 지하철역은 언제나처럼 바쁘다.En: The Seoul subway station is busy as always.Ko: 가을이 되면서 낙엽이 땅에 흩어져 있고, 명절을 알리는 전등과 장식품들이 따뜻한 분위기를 더한다.En: With the arrival of autumn, fallen leaves are scattered on the ground, and lights and decorations announcing the holiday season add a warm atmosphere.Ko: 지수는 출근길에 서 있다.En: Jisoo stands on her way to work.Ko: 그녀는 회사가 있는 거리의 무채색 풍경을 응시하며 한숨을 내쉰다.En: She sighs as she gazes at the monotonous scenery of the street where her company is located.Ko: 매일 반복되는 일상이 지루하기만 하다.En: The daily repetitive routine is just boring to her.Ko: 오늘은 추석이라 가족들이 모여 즐거운 시간을 보낼 것이다.En: Today is Chuseok, so families will gather to spend joyful times together.Ko: 그러나 지수는 친구 민준과 수진을 만나기 위해 홍대에 가기로 했다.En: However, Jisoo has decided to go to Hongdae to meet her friends Minjun and Sujin.Ko: 홍대 카페에서의 약속이 그녀의 유일한 하루 중 기대다.En: Her appointment at a Hongdae café is the only thing she looks forward to today.Ko: 그녀는 지하철역 플랫폼 중앙에 서 있다.En: She stands in the middle of the subway platform.Ko: 사람들은 각자의 목적지를 향해 바쁘게 움직인다.En: People are busily moving towards their respective destinations.Ko: 지하철이 곧 도착할 예정이고, 지수는 그녀의 일상적인 노선을 따르지 않고 다른 모험을 할지 고민한다.En: The subway is about to arrive, and Jisoo contemplates whether to deviate from her usual route and embark on a different adventure.Ko: '다른 곳으로 가볼까?' 그녀는 생각에 잠긴다.En: 'Should I go somewhere different?' she ponders.Ko: 하지만 동시에 이것이 그저 충동적인 행동인지, 안전한 일상이 더 나은 선택인지 망설인다.En: Yet, at the same time, she hesitates about whether this is just an impulsive act or if the safer routine is a better choice.Ko: 지수는 플랫폼 위에 서서, 주변을 둘러본다.En: Jisoo stands on the platform, looking around.Ko: 그녀의 마음은 모험과 안정을 사이에서 요동친다.En: Her mind sways between adventure and stability.Ko: 그러나 갑자기 마음속 한쪽에서 용기가 차오른다.En: But suddenly, a surge of courage wells up in one corner of her heart.Ko: '언젠가는 더 큰 변화를 시도할 거야.' 그녀는 자신에게 약속한다.En: 'One day, I will attempt a bigger change,' she promises herself.Ko: 그녀는 오늘 홍대행을 선택하지만, 미래의 그녀에게 다양한 순간을 더 많이 즐겨 보겠다고 다짐한다.En: She chooses to go to Hongdae today, but she vows to future herself to savor more varied moments.Ko: 지하철이 도착하고 지수는 플랫폼 에스크레이터를 향해 걸음을 옮긴다.En: The subway arrives, and Jisoo walks toward the escalator on the platform.Ko: "다음에는 더 다른 길을 선택할 수도 있어." 그녀는 자신에게 말하며 여정의 첫 발을 내딛는다.En: "Next time, I might choose a different path," she tells herself as she takes the first step of her journey.Ko: 오늘의 선택이 항상 같지 않을 수도 있음을 알고, 그녀는 작은 변화가 큰 변화를 불러올 것이라 믿는다.En: Aware that today's choice may not always be the same, she believes that small changes can lead to big transformations.Ko: 늘 같은 일상의 반복 속에서도, 지수는 달라질 수 있다는 희망을 놓지 않는다.En: Even amid the endless repetition of the same daily routine, Jisoo does not let go of the hope that things can change.Ko: 서울 지하철역의 떠들썩함 속에서 그녀는 조용히 미소 짓는다.En: Amid the bustle of Seoul subway station, she smiles quietly.Ko: 작은 발걸음이, 큰 변화를 만들 것이다.En: Small steps will make a big change. Vocabulary Words:subway: 지하철station: 역arrival: 도착autumn: 가을scattered: 흩어져decorations: 장식품monotonous: 무채색scenery: 풍경repetitive: 반복되는routine: 일상gather: 모여joyful: 즐거운appointment: 약속destination: 목적지contemplate: 고민한다deviate: 따르지adventure: 모험impulsive: 충동적인hesitates: 망설인다stability: 안정surge: 차오른다courage: 용기savor: 즐겨varied: 다양한escalator: 에스크레이터aware: 알고transformations: 변화endless: 끝없는bustle: 떠들썩함smiles: 미소 짓는다

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Sven's Halloween Quest: From Chaos to Confidence Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-10-17-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De herfstzon scheen door de ramen van de supermarkt.En: The autumn sun shone through the windows of the supermarkt.Nl: Binnenin was het druk en gezellig.En: Inside, it was busy and cozy.Nl: Mensen liepen heen en weer, op zoek naar de laatste Halloween-benodigdheden.En: People moved back and forth, searching for the last Halloween essentials.Nl: Sven voelde zich een beetje verloren tussen alle drukte.En: Sven felt a bit lost amidst all the hustle and bustle.Nl: Zijn vriend Inge had hem gevraagd om te helpen met het organiseren van een Halloweenfeest.En: His friend Inge had asked him to help organize a Halloween party.Nl: Sven wilde haar niet teleurstellen.En: Sven didn't want to disappoint her.Nl: Inge was vol enthousiasme bij de ingang van de winkel.En: Inge stood at the entrance of the store, full of enthusiasm.Nl: "Laten we beginnen!"En: "Let's get started!"Nl: zei ze vrolijk.En: she said cheerfully.Nl: Sven glimlachte nerveus en volgde haar naar de schappen vol met pompoenen, snoepjes en kostuums.En: Sven smiled nervously and followed her to the shelves full of pumpkins, candies, and costumes.Nl: De geur van kaneel hing in de lucht en bracht een warme sfeer.En: The scent of cinnamon lingered in the air, creating a warm atmosphere.Nl: "Wat hebben we allemaal nodig?"En: "What do we need?"Nl: vroeg Sven terwijl hij de eindeloze rijen met spullen bekeek.En: Sven asked while he gazed at the endless rows of items.Nl: Inge overhandigde hem een lijst.En: Inge handed him a list.Nl: "We moeten alles in huis hebben voor het feest," zei ze.En: "We need to have everything ready for the party," she said.Nl: Hoewel Sven zich bezorgd maakte over de enorme keuze, wilde hij haar graag helpen.En: Although Sven worried about the vast array of choices, he wanted to help her.Nl: Het winkelwagentje vulde zich langzaam met spullen.En: The shopping cart slowly filled up with items.Nl: Maar na een tijdje voelde Sven zich overweldigd.En: But after a while, Sven felt overwhelmed.Nl: De menigte werd groter en de keuzes leken eindeloos.En: The crowd grew larger, and the choices seemed endless.Nl: Hij kon niet langer precies bedenken wat belangrijk was voor het feest.En: He could no longer clearly decide what was important for the party.Nl: "Misschien kunnen we de lijst in tweeën delen?"En: "Maybe we can split the list in two?"Nl: stelde hij voor.En: he suggested.Nl: Inge knikte begrijpend.En: Inge nodded understandingly.Nl: Ze verdeelden de items.En: They divided the items.Nl: Ze vertrok naar de afdeling kostuums, terwijl Sven zich richtte op de decoraties.En: She headed to the costume section while Sven focused on the decorations.Nl: Sven dwaalde door de gangpaden.En: Sven wandered through the aisles.Nl: Hij zag diverse Halloween-decoraties, van griezelige skeletten tot vrolijke pompoenlampionnen.En: He saw various Halloween decorations, from creepy skeletons to cheerful pumpkin lanterns.Nl: Hij besloot een risico te nemen.En: He decided to take a chance.Nl: Hij koos enkele unieke decoraties, zoals een grote spinnenweb en lichtgevende spoken, en hoopte dat Inge ze leuk zou vinden.En: He picked out some unique decorations, such as a large spinnenweb and glowing ghosts, hoping that Inge would like them.Nl: Inge keek verrast naar Sven toen ze uit de winkel kwamen.En: Inge looked surprised at Sven when they left the store.Nl: "Vind je die niet een beetje vreemd?"En: "Don't you think those are a bit strange?"Nl: vroeg ze twijfelend over de keuzes van Sven.En: she asked doubtfully about Sven's choices.Nl: Maar Sven was nu iets zekerder van zichzelf.En: But Sven was now a bit more confident.Nl: Tijdens het feest bleek dat zijn keuzes een groot succes waren.En: During the party, his choices turned out to be a great success.Nl: De gasten vonden de decoraties geweldig.En: The guests loved the decorations.Nl: Het grote spinnenweb was een favoriet voor foto's en de lichtgevende spoken gaven het huis een magische sfeer.En: The large spinnenweb was a favorite for photos, and the glowing ghosts gave the house a magical atmosphere.Nl: Inge bedankte Sven voor zijn hulp en glimlachte.En: Inge thanked Sven for his help and smiled.Nl: Sven voelde zich trots en zelfverzekerd.En: Sven felt proud and confident.Nl: Hij had geholpen om het feest speciaal te maken.En: He had helped to make the party special.Nl: Langzaamaan ontdekte hij dat hij toch goede beslissingen kon maken.En: Slowly, he discovered that he could indeed make good decisions.Nl: Hij voelde zich meer op zijn gemak in de drukte van de menigte.En: He felt more at ease in the hustle and bustle of the crowd.Nl: Het feestje was een groot succes en eindigde met veel gelach en blije gezichten.En: The party was a great success and ended with lots of laughter and happy faces.Nl: Sven keek om zich heen, tevreden met wat hij samen met Inge had bereikt.En: Sven looked around, satisfied with what he had achieved together with Inge.Nl: Hij wist dat hij vanaf nu elk feestje met vertrouwen tegemoet zou treden.En: He knew that from now on, he would approach every party with confidence.Nl: De herfstavond was koud, maar het warme gevoel van vriendschap hield iedereen warm.En: The autumn evening was cold, but the warm feeling of friendship kept everyone warm. Vocabulary Words:autumn: herfstshone: scheenwindows: ramenessentials: benodigdhedenamidst: tussenentrance: ingangenthusiasm: enthousiasmecheerfully: vrolijklingered: hingatmosphere: sfeervast: enormearray: keuzeoverwhelmed: overweldigdcrowd: menigtesplit: delendecorations: decoratiesaisles: gangpadencreepy: griezeligelanterns: lampionnenunique: uniekeglowing: lichtgevendemagical: magischeconfident: zelfverzekerddiscovered: ontdektedecisions: beslissingenlaughter: gelachsatisfied: tevredenapproach: tegemoetfriendship: vriendschapwarm: warm

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Tango of Colors: A Fusion of Art and Dance in Buenos Aires Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-10-15-22-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: En el corazón de La Boca, Buenos Aires, la primavera cubría las calles con un encanto especial.En: In the heart of La Boca, Buenos Aires, spring covered the streets with a special charm.Es: Las casas pintadas de colores brillantes y la música de tango llenaban el aire.En: The houses, painted in bright colors, and the tango music filled the air.Es: Este año, el festival de arte prometía ser más vibrante que nunca.En: This year, the art festival promised to be more vibrant than ever.Es: Valeria caminaba por las calles empedradas con un sentimiento de nerviosismo mezclado con emoción.En: Valeria walked through the cobblestone streets with a feeling of nervousness mixed with excitement.Es: Era la primera vez que mostraba sus cuadros en un evento público.En: It was the first time she was showcasing her paintings at a public event.Es: Trabajaba en una oficina gris y monótona, pero siempre soñó con vivir del arte.En: She worked in a gray and monotonous office, but always dreamed of living off her art.Es: Ahora, aquí estaba, dispuesta a compartir su mundo interior con los demás.En: Now, here she was, ready to share her inner world with others.Es: Sin embargo, la duda se colaba en su mente.En: However, doubt crept into her mind.Es: ¿Era su arte lo suficientemente bueno?En: Was her art good enough?Es: Cerca, Javier ajustaba su traje de tango.En: Nearby, Javier adjusted his tango suit.Es: Desde joven, había bailado para turistas y locales, pero sentía que el público sólo veía la superficie.En: Since he was young, he had danced for tourists and locals, but he felt that the audience only saw the surface.Es: Anhelaba un vínculo más verdadero, alguien que lo entendiera más allá de sus pasos precisos y su sonrisa encantadora.En: He longed for a more truthful connection, someone who understood him beyond his precise steps and charming smile.Es: El festival bullía de energía.En: The festival buzzed with energy.Es: Valeria montó su pequeño espacio con cuidado.En: Valeria set up her small space carefully.Es: Colgó sus pinturas, todas llenas de colores vivos y emociones sinceras.En: She hung her paintings, all filled with vivid colors and sincere emotions.Es: La gente comenzó a acercarse, su curiosidad atraída por las explosiones de color en sus lienzos.En: People started to approach, their curiosity drawn by the explosions of color on her canvases.Es: En otro lado, la música de tango comenzaba a sonar.En: Elsewhere, the tango music began to play.Es: Javier tomó el escenario improvisado en la calle.En: Javier took the improvised street stage.Es: Su interpretación era apasionada, sus movimientos contaban historias de amor y añoranza.En: His performance was passionate, his movements told stories of love and longing.Es: Pero sus ojos vagaban, buscando esa conexión que su danza no podía expresar.En: But his eyes wandered, seeking that connection his dance couldn't express.Es: Los caminos de Valeria y Javier se cruzaron por casualidad.En: The paths of Valeria and Javier crossed by chance.Es: Javier, intrigado por la paleta de colores de Valeria, se acercó.En: Javier, intrigued by Valeria's color palette, approached her.Es: "Tu arte es un tango de colores", dijo espontáneamente.En: "Your art is a tango of colors," he said spontaneously.Es: Ella se sonrojó y sonrió.En: She blushed and smiled.Es: Nunca había pensado en sus pinturas de esa manera, pero la idea la inspiró.En: She had never thought of her paintings that way, but the idea inspired her.Es: Conforme el día avanzaba, los cuadros de Valeria captaban más atención.En: As the day progressed, Valeria's paintings caught more attention.Es: La gente se detenía, admiraba, comentaba.En: People stopped, admired, commented.Es: Sintió como si, por fin, alguien viera dentro de su alma.En: She felt as if, finally, someone saw into her soul.Es: Mientras, Javier decidió compartir su verdad a través del baile, más auténtico y vulnerable que nunca.En: Meanwhile, Javier decided to share his truth through dance, more authentic and vulnerable than ever before.Es: Finalmente, Valeria observó a Javier en su mejor actuación.En: Finally, Valeria watched Javier in his best performance.Es: Con cada movimiento, parecía contar una historia única, llena de emoción auténtica.En: With each movement, he seemed to tell a unique story, full of genuine emotion.Es: Era su mejor interpretación, anhelando algo más allá del aplauso.En: It was his best performance, yearning for something beyond applause.Es: Al final de su tango, un espontáneo aplauso resonó, pero su mirada buscó a Valeria, y ella lo miró con admiración genuina.En: At the end of his tango, spontaneous applause echoed, but his gaze searched for Valeria, and she looked at him with genuine admiration.Es: Ese día, Valeria encontró la confianza que tanto le faltaba.En: That day, Valeria found the confidence she so lacked.Es: Descubrió que su arte podía tocar corazones, y que no debía temer mostrar quién era.En: She discovered that her art could touch hearts, and that she shouldn't fear showing who she was.Es: Javier, por su parte, encontró en Valeria una persona que veía más allá de lo superficial.En: Javier, in turn, found in Valeria someone who saw beyond the superficial.Es: Una conexión más profunda y verdadera de lo que había esperado.En: A deeper and truer connection than he had hoped for.Es: Juntos, decidieron embarcarse en un viaje, dejando que sus mundos creativos se entrelazaran.En: Together, they decided to embark on a journey, letting their creative worlds intertwine.Es: Compartirían su arte con el mundo, y también sus vidas, buscando inspiración el uno en el otro.En: They would share their art with the world, and also their lives, finding inspiration in each other.Es: En las calles coloridas de La Boca, Valeria y Javier florecieron como la primavera que los reunió, cada uno aceptando y nutriendo la identidad del otro.En: In the colorful streets of La Boca, Valeria and Javier flourished like the spring that brought them together, each accepting and nurturing the other's identity.Es: Juntos, encontraron lo que tanto habían anhelado: libertad e inspiración.En: Together, they found what they had longed for: freedom and inspiration. Vocabulary Words:the charm: el encantovibrant: vibranteto showcase: mostrarthe nervousness: el nerviosismothe doubt: la dudato creep (into): colarse (en)to adjust: ajustarthe connection: el vínculosuperficial: superficialto buzz: bullircarefully: con cuidadothe canvas: el lienzoimprovised: improvisadoto wander: vagarto approach: acercarseto blush: sonrojarsethe inspiration: la inspiraciónto catch attention: captar atenciónto admire: admirarthe vulnerability: la vulnerabilidadto yearn: añorarauthentic: auténticothe applause: el aplausogenuine: genuinoto fear: temerthe journey: el viajeto intertwine: entrelazarseto flourish: florecerto nurture: nutrirthe freedom: la libertad

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Illuminating Paths: Finding Clarity Among Sukkot's Lights Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-10-14-07-38-19-he Story Transcript:He: ברחובות הצרים של העיר העתיקה בירושלים, אורות חג הסוכות מבהיקים מכל פינה.En: In the narrow streets of the old city of Jerusalem, the lights of the Festival of Sukkot shine brightly from every corner.He: אנשים מכסים סוכות בקישוטים צבעוניים, והאוויר מתמלא בניחוחות של אתרוגים ולולבים, ובעדינות מתנגנים קולות תפילה ושירה.En: People are covering sukkahs with colorful decorations, and the air is filled with the scents of etrog and lulav, while the gentle sounds of prayer and song are heard.He: אליאנה ונועם מהלכים יחד עם קבוצה בתיירים.En: Eliana and Noam walk together with a group of tourists.He: נועם מלא אנרגיה ומחייך לכל עובר ושב.En: Noam is full of energy and smiles at every passerby.He: הוא חוקר כל פינה וכל אתר.En: He explores every corner and site.He: "הנה הקוטל המערבי," הוא מצביע בהתלהבות, "והנה כיכר בתי המחנה!En: "Here's the Western Wall," he points enthusiastically, "and here is the Machane Yehuda Market!"He: "אבל אליאנה חסרת מנוחה.En: But Eliana is restless.He: בתוך ליבה היא מרגישה כבדות של חלומות שלא הוגשמו והחלטות שטרם נלקחו.En: Inside her heart, she feels the weight of unfulfilled dreams and decisions yet to be made.He: היא רוצה לעצור ולהקשיב לעצמה, למצוא את הדרך לנפשה בלב ההמולה הזו.En: She wants to stop and listen to herself, to find her way amidst this hustle and bustle.He: בזמן שנועם ממשיך להוביל את הקבוצה בהתלהבות, היא מחליטה לפרוש.En: While Noam continues to lead the group with enthusiasm, she decides to withdraw.He: היא מתרחקת מהסובבים ופונה לסימטה צדדית ושקטה, שם היא מוצאת חצר מאבן, טבולה בעלים של סתיו מתרפקים על הקרקע.En: She distances herself from the crowd and turns into a quiet side alley, where she finds a stone courtyard, covered with autumn leaves resting gently on the ground.He: בתוך השקט הזה, אליאנה פוגשת אשה מבוגרת עם עיניים טובות.En: In this quiet, Eliana meets an elderly woman with kind eyes.He: האשה מספרת לה על מסורת הסוכות של משפחתה, על התקווה והאמונה שחוננו אותנו בכל יום חדש.En: The woman tells her about her family's Sukkot tradition, about the hope and faith that grace us with every new day.He: דבריה נוגעים לליבה של אליאנה.En: Her words touch Eliana's heart.He: היא מבינה שמסע חייהּ התמזג במסע הדורות.En: She understands that her life's journey is intertwined with the journey of past generations.He: ההבנה הזו מביאה לה תחושה של ריגוש וקלילות שנמצאו כשסוכה מלאה בזיכרונות של שמחות ומהוגנות.En: This realization brings her a sense of elation and lightness, found when a sukkah is filled with memories of joy and reverence.He: כשמסתיים היום, אליאנה חוזרת לנחלאות, היא פוגשת שוב את נועם.En: As the day ends, Eliana returns to Nachlaot, meeting Noam again.He: הוא מצודד בראשו, וסקרן לשמוע מה חוותה.En: He tilts his head, curious to hear about her experience.He: "מצאתי את התשובות שחיפשתי," היא אומרת לו.En: "I found the answers I was looking for," she tells him.He: "החלטתי לפתוח דף חדש ולהגשים את חלומותיי.En: "I've decided to turn a new page and fulfill my dreams."He: " יחד הם צועדים לעבר השקיעה, מודעים לכך שהדרך עוד ארוכה, אך בנפשם relתחושה שלה שוברת את החשש שנותר בדרך.En: Together, they walk towards the sunset, aware that the road ahead is long, but in their hearts lies a feeling that dispels the remaining fear.He: הם מחליפים חיוכים וממשיכים ללכת, מרגישים שלמרות המנוחה שלהם במסע, העתיד שלהם ברור יותר.En: They exchange smiles and continue walking, feeling that despite their pause in the journey, their future is clearer. Vocabulary Words:narrow: צריםscents: ניחוחותsukkahs: סוכותdecorations: קישוטיםgentle: בעדינותpasserby: עובר ושבunfulfilled: שלא הוגשמוenthusiastic: בהתלהבותwithdraw: לפרושalley: סימטהcourtyard: חצרautumn: סתיוrealization: הבנהelation: ריגושlightness: קלילותintertwined: התמזגtradition: מסורתreverence: מהוגנותdispels: שוברתrestless: חסרת מנוחהamidst: בלבenergy: אנרגיהtilts: מצודדfaith: אמונהjourney: מסעcorner: פינהtradition: מסורתvocalize: מתנגניםbrightly: מבהיקיםpause: מנוחהBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Pumpkin Spice Quest: A Sweet Adventure Through Nyhavn Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-10-14-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Nyhavn summede af liv denne efterårsdag.En: Nyhavn buzzed with life on this autumn day.Da: Folk nød den friske luft, mens de gik langs de farverige bygninger og kanaler.En: People enjoyed the fresh air as they walked along the colorful buildings and canals.Da: Halloween nærmede sig, og der var græskar og lysdekorationer i mange af butikkens vinduer.En: Halloween was approaching, and there were pumpkins and light decorations in many of the shop windows.Da: Lars og Mette gik sammen gennem den travle gade med en mission: at finde den bedste græskarspecialitet i Nyhavn.En: Lars and Mette walked together through the busy street with one mission: to find the best pumpkin specialty in Nyhavn.Da: Lars var en stor madentusiast.En: Lars was a big food enthusiast.Da: Han elskede græskarspice, især når efteråret kom.En: He loved pumpkin spice, especially when autumn came.Da: Mette, hans bedre halvdel, var mere skeptisk.En: Mette, his better half, was more skeptical.Da: Hun mente, at der var mere at opleve i efteråret end bare græskarsmag.En: She believed that there was more to experience in autumn than just pumpkin flavor.Da: "Det bliver en fed dag, Mette," sagde Lars med et smil.En: "It's going to be a great day, Mette," said Lars with a smile.Da: "Jeg er sikker på, at der er noget helt specielt her."En: "I'm sure that there's something really special here."Da: "Vi får se," svarede Mette.En: "We'll see," replied Mette.Da: "Men jeg vil også vise dig, at efteråret har andet end bare græskar."En: "But I also want to show you that autumn has more than just pumpkins."Da: De begyndte deres søgen ved havnen og gik ind i den første café.En: They began their quest at the harbor and entered the first café.Da: Men til deres store overraskelse var alle græskarspecialiteter udsolgte.En: But to their great surprise, all the pumpkin specialties were sold out.Da: Lige meget hvor de gik, var svaret det samme: "Desværre, vi har ikke flere tilbage."En: No matter where they went, the answer was the same: "Unfortunately, we don't have any more left."Da: Lars følte sig skuffet.En: Lars felt disappointed.Da: "Det kan ikke passe, at det allerede er udsolgt," mumlede han.En: "It can't be that they're already sold out," he mumbled.Da: Men hans beslutsomhed svigtede ikke.En: But his determination did not falter.Da: "Vi skal prøve længere ind i Nyhavn."En: "We need to try further into Nyhavn."Da: Mette trak på skuldrene.En: Mette shrugged.Da: Hun valgte at følge med.En: She chose to follow along.Da: Hun kunne se, at denne søgen betød noget for Lars.En: She could see that this quest meant something to Lars.Da: Efter flere forsøg fandt de en lille og skjult baggårdsbageri.En: After several attempts, they found a small and hidden courtyard bakery.Da: Indeni var der stadig det søde duft af friskbagte kager i luften.En: Inside, there was still the sweet scent of freshly baked cakes in the air.Da: De trådte ind, og til deres store glæde så de et enkelt stykke græskartærte tilbage.En: They stepped in, and to their great delight, they saw a single piece of pumpkin pie left.Da: Lars og Mette smilede til hinanden og delte stykket ved et lille bord ude foran butikken.En: Lars and Mette smiled at each other and shared the piece at a small table in front of the shop.Da: Solens eftermiddagsstråler oplyste Nyhavn, og de kunne ikke lade være med at smågrine af deres eventyr.En: The afternoon sun's rays lit up Nyhavn, and they couldn't help but chuckle at their adventure.Da: "Du havde ret, Lars.En: "You were right, Lars.Da: Dette var en særlig oplevelse," sagde Mette med et glimt i øjet.En: This was a special experience," said Mette with a twinkle in her eye.Da: "Måske er der noget ved dette græskarspice alligevel."En: "Maybe there's something to this pumpkin spice after all."Da: Lars nikkede og så ud over kanalen.En: Lars nodded and looked out over the canal.Da: "Og du havde ret, Mette.En: "And you were right, Mette.Da: Efteråret er smukt.En: Autumn is beautiful.Da: Det er ikke kun smagene, men også stemningen."En: It's not just the flavors, but also the atmosphere."Da: Sammen nød de udsigten og den unikke charme, som efteråret bragte til Nyhavn.En: Together, they enjoyed the view and the unique charm that autumn brought to Nyhavn.Da: De indså, at selvom deres søgen begyndte som en jagt efter smag, handlede det egentligt om at værdsætte øjeblikket og den tid, de tilbragte sammen.En: They realized that although their quest began as a hunt for flavors, it was really about appreciating the moment and the time they spent together. Vocabulary Words:buzzed: summedeapproaching: nærmedeskeptical: skeptiskquest: søgencourtyard: baggårdsenthusiast: entusiastflavors: smageneatmosphere: stemningendetermination: beslutsomhedunique: unikkeglimpse: glimtscent: duftfalters: svigtedehidden: skjultshrugged: trak på skuldrenemission: missionthankful: glædecanals: kanalerchuckle: smågrineappreciate: værdsætteattempts: forsøgdelight: glædeshare: deltesurprise: overraskelsespice: spicebaked: friskbagteview: udsigtentwinkle: øjetcharm: charmeadventure: eventyr

Fluent Fiction - French: From Recipes to Revelations: A Culinary Odyssey in Utopia Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-10-14-07-38-20-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Le soleil de l'automne éclairait doucement le marché de la société utopique, où l'architecture scintillante se mêlait à la verdure chatoyante des arbres.En: The autumn sun gently illuminated the market of the société utopique, where the sparkling architecture mingled with the shimmering greenery of the trees.Fr: L'air était rempli de rires et de l'odeur envoûtante des épices.En: The air was filled with laughter and the enchanting smell of spices.Fr: Mathieu, un passionné de cuisine, se promenait parmi les étals.En: Mathieu, a cooking enthusiast, wandered among the stalls.Fr: Sa liste en main, il regardait chaque légume avec attention.En: Holding his list, he looked at each vegetable carefully.Fr: Il voulait impressionner tout le monde au festival de la récolte.En: He wanted to impress everyone at the harvest festival.Fr: Pour lui, chaque détail comptait.En: For him, every detail mattered.Fr: À ses côtés, Éloise riait aux éclats en examinant les potirons, ignorant la liste de Mathieu.En: Beside him, Éloise laughed heartily as she examined the pumpkins, ignoring Mathieu's list.Fr: « Regarde ces pommes !En: "Look at these apples!"Fr: » s'exclama-t-elle.En: she exclaimed.Fr: « Elles sont parfaites pour faire une tarte !En: "They are perfect for making a pie!"Fr: » Mathieu secoua la tête.En: Mathieu shook his head.Fr: « Non, Éloise, la liste dit courge musquée, pas pommes.En: "No, Éloise, the list says butternut squash, not apples."Fr: » Éloise leva les yeux au ciel, attrapant un panier rempli de fruits colorés.En: Éloise rolled her eyes, grabbing a basket filled with colorful fruits.Fr: « Pourquoi s'inquiéter ?En: "Why worry?Fr: Le marché est plein de surprises.En: The market is full of surprises."Fr: » Les stands étaient animés, et il semblait que tous cherchaient les mêmes trésors que Mathieu.En: The stalls were lively, and it seemed everyone was searching for the same treasures as Mathieu.Fr: Les étagères se vidaient rapidement.En: The shelves were emptying quickly.Fr: Mathieu sentait la pression monter en lui.En: Mathieu felt the pressure mounting within him.Fr: Mais Éloise, elle, déambulait avec légèreté.En: But Éloise, she strolled with ease.Fr: Ils arrivèrent au dernier stand de légumes.En: They arrived at the last vegetable stand.Fr: La courge musquée que Mathieu recherchait n'était plus là.En: The butternut squash Mathieu was looking for was no longer there.Fr: Son cœur se serra.En: His heart sank.Fr: Mais Éloise, optimiste, posa une main réconfortante sur son épaule.En: But Éloise, optimistic, placed a comforting hand on his shoulder.Fr: « Ne te stresse pas, Mathieu.En: "Don't stress, Mathieu.Fr: On peut improviser.En: We can improvise."Fr: » Mathieu regarda les herbes fraîches, les racines dorées et les champignons de forêt.En: Mathieu looked at the fresh herbs, golden roots, and forest mushrooms.Fr: Peut-être, après tout, l'improvisation avait du bon.En: Perhaps, after all, improvisation had its merits.Fr: Éloise l'encourageait à essayer des ingrédients nouveaux.En: Éloise encouraged him to try new ingredients.Fr: « Fions-nous à notre instinct, » proposa Éloise, les yeux pétillants.En: "Let's trust our instincts," suggested Éloise, her eyes sparkling.Fr: Pour la première fois, Mathieu sourit.En: For the first time, Mathieu smiled.Fr: Ensemble, ils choisirent des ingrédients qu'ils n'avaient jamais utilisés.En: Together, they chose ingredients they had never used before.Fr: Mathieu sentit la joie du moment, libéré de sa rigueur habituelle.En: Mathieu felt the joy of the moment, freed from his usual strictness.Fr: Ils décidèrent de créer un plat unique pour le festival.En: They decided to create a unique dish for the festival.Fr: Le jour du festival arriva, et leur plat fut un succès incroyable.En: The day of the festival arrived, and their dish was an incredible success.Fr: Les gens applaudirent la saveur inattendue de leur création.En: People applauded the unexpected flavor of their creation.Fr: Mathieu réalisa que la spontanéité d'Éloise avait ouvert une nouvelle porte vers la créativité.En: Mathieu realized that Éloise's spontaneity had opened a new door to creativity.Fr: « C'était une idée fantastique, » admit-il, en souriant à Éloise.En: "That was a fantastic idea," he admitted, smiling at Éloise.Fr: Éloise ria, « Tu vois, parfois le meilleur plan est de ne pas en avoir du tout.En: Éloise laughed, "You see, sometimes the best plan is to have no plan at all."Fr: » Mathieu acquiesça, reconnaissant.En: Mathieu nodded, grateful.Fr: L'importance de vivre l'instant et d'être ouvert à l'inattendu était maintenant claire pour lui.En: The importance of living in the moment and being open to the unexpected was now clear to him.Fr: Le festival fut non seulement une célébration de la récolte, mais aussi un moment de découverte personnelle pour Mathieu.En: The festival was not only a celebration of the harvest but also a moment of personal discovery for Mathieu. Vocabulary Words:the autumn: l'automnethe society: la sociététhe architecture: l'architecturethe greenery: la verdureenchanted: envoûtantecooking enthusiast: passionné de cuisinethe stalls: les étalsthe harvest: la récoltethe detail: le détailthe pumpkins: les potironsto ignore: ignorerthe basket: le panierto worry: s'inquiéterlively: animésthe treasures: les trésorsthe pressure: la pressionthe shelves: les étagèresto stroll: déambulerrelieved: réconfortanteto stress: stresserthe roots: les racinesthe mushrooms: les champignonsto improvise: improviserto trust: fiersparkling: pétillantsstrictness: rigueurthe dish: le platunexpected: inattenduespontaneity: la spontanéitéto nod: acquiescer

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: A Halloween Surprise: Rekindling Love Amid the Festivities Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-10-13-07-38-20-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De bladeren vielen in gouden en rode tinten op de grond.En: The leaves fell to the ground in golden and red hues.Nl: Het was een drukke avond in de straten van New York.En: It was a busy evening on the streets of New York.Nl: Mensen in allerlei kostuums liepen langs de kraampjes, waar pompoenen en snoep werden verkocht.En: People in all sorts of costumes walked past stalls where pumpkins and candy were being sold.Nl: De lucht was fris en er hing een sfeer van verwachting in de stad.En: The air was crisp, and there was an atmosphere of anticipation in the city.Nl: Sander stond op de stoep, vlakbij een groot gebouw.En: Sander stood on the sidewalk, near a large building.Nl: Zijn handen trilden van opwinding en een beetje zenuwen.En: His hands trembled with excitement and a bit of nerves.Nl: Hij keek omhoog naar de hoge torens en ademde diep in.En: He looked up at the tall towers and took a deep breath.Nl: Vandaag was belangrijk.En: Today was important.Nl: Er lag een grote stapel kranten langs de weg.En: There was a big stack of newspapers along the road.Nl: De geur van kastanjes uit een nabije kraam vulde de lucht.En: The smell of chestnuts from a nearby stall filled the air.Nl: Annelies was zich niet bewust van de verrassing die op haar wachtte.En: Annelies was unaware of the surprise awaiting her.Nl: Ze had net een drukke dag op kantoor gehad en was moe.En: She had just had a busy day at the office and was tired.Nl: Ze dacht aan Sander, hoe ze zijn stem miste.En: She thought of Sander, how she missed his voice.Nl: Maar er waren zorgen die haar achtervolgden.En: But there were worries that haunted her.Nl: Wat was de toekomst voor hen?En: What did the future hold for them?Nl: Rond acht uur 's avonds vond het Halloweenfestival plaats.En: Around eight in the evening, the Halloween festival took place.Nl: Mensen verzamelden zich rond kraampjes, verkleed als heksen en spoken.En: People gathered around stalls, dressed as witches and ghosts.Nl: De vibrerende energie en het gelach vulden de straten.En: The vibrant energy and laughter filled the streets.Nl: Ineens zag Annelies een bekend gezicht in de menigte.En: Suddenly, Annelies saw a familiar face in the crowd.Nl: "Sander?"En: "Sander?"Nl: Haar stem was verbaasd en blij tegelijk.En: Her voice was surprised and happy at the same time.Nl: Hij knikte en glimlachte breed.En: He nodded and smiled broadly.Nl: Ze omhelsden elkaar stevig.En: They hugged each other tightly.Nl: "Wat doe je hier?"En: "What are you doing here?"Nl: vroeg ze.En: she asked.Nl: "We moeten praten, Annelies," zei Sander.En: "We need to talk, Annelies," Sander said.Nl: "Ik wil weten hoe jij je voelt over ons, over de toekomst."En: "I want to know how you feel about us, about the future."Nl: Ze liepen naast elkaar, terwijl de geur van verse pretzels hen omringde.En: They walked side by side, while the smell of fresh pretzels surrounded them.Nl: De muziek en het gelach vormden een achtergrond voor hun gesprek.En: The music and laughter formed a backdrop for their conversation.Nl: Sander vertelde haar over zijn verlangen om de afstand te overbruggen, en hij stelde voor om een plan te maken voor hun toekomst.En: Sander told her about his desire to bridge the distance, and he proposed making a plan for their future.Nl: Annelies slikte en stopte even met lopen.En: Annelies swallowed and stopped walking for a moment.Nl: "Sander, ik ben bang.En: "I'm afraid, Sander.Nl: Wat als het niet werkt?En: What if it doesn't work?Nl: Wat als ik alles op het spel zet voor iets dat niet zeker is?"En: What if I risk everything for something that's not certain?"Nl: Haar ogen werkten helder in het straatlicht.En: Her eyes shone bright in the streetlight.Nl: Hij hield haar handen vast, voelde de kou ervan.En: He held her hands, felt their coldness.Nl: "Ik begrijp het.En: "I understand.Nl: Maar ik wil het proberen, zelfs als het moeilijk is."En: But I want to try, even if it's difficult."Nl: Zijn stem was serieus en gevuld met hoop.En: His voice was serious and filled with hope.Nl: Ze dacht na, luisterend naar haar eigen hart.En: She thought, listening to her own heart.Nl: Misschien was dit het moment om eerlijk te zijn.En: Perhaps this was the moment to be honest.Nl: "Ik ben bereid om te proberen," zei ze uiteindelijk.En: "I'm willing to try," she eventually said.Nl: "Laten we vaker communiceren en plannen maken om elkaar vaker te zien."En: "Let's communicate more and make plans to see each other more often."Nl: Ze wandelden verder, de avond omarmend.En: They walked on, embracing the evening.Nl: De wereld om hen heen was luidruchtig, maar tussen hen was er een nieuwe rust.En: The world around them was noisy, but between them, there was a new calm.Nl: Sander had geleerd dat geduld en begrip de sleutel waren.En: Sander learned that patience and understanding were key.Nl: Annelies voelde zich dapperder, klaar om de toekomst samen onder ogen te zien.En: Annelies felt braver, ready to face the future together.Nl: De lucht werd kouder, maar ze waren samen, en dat was genoeg.En: The air grew colder, but they were together, and that was enough.Nl: Terwijl de avond vorderde en de sterren verschenen, vonden ze nieuw vertrouwen in elkaars blikken.En: As the evening progressed and the stars appeared, they found new confidence in each other's eyes.Nl: Halloween was een tijd voor veranderingen en, gelukkig, voor hen, een kans op een gezamenlijke toekomst.En: Halloween was a time for changes and, fortunately, for them, an opportunity for a shared future. Vocabulary Words:hues: tintenanticipation: verwachtingtrembled: trildennerves: zenuwenstack: stapelchestnuts: kastanjesunaware: zich niet bewusthaunted: achtervolgdenwitches: heksenvibrant: vibrerendeembracing: omarmendpatience: geduldcrisp: frissurprise: verrassingrisk: op het spel zetproposed: stelde voorconfidence: vertrouwenbackdrop: achtergrondbridging: overbruggensurrounded: omringdenodded: kniktetightly: stevigeventually: uiteindelijkafraid: banglaughter: gelachdesire: verlangenserious: serieushaunted: achtervolgdenfamiliar: bekendatmosphere: sfeer

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 - Norwegian: Harvest Harmony: Navigating Chaos & Connection at Forsyth Park Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-10-12-07-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Sigrid og Leif gikk nedover den brede stien i Forsyth Park.En: Sigrid and Leif walked down the wide path in Forsyth Park.No: Høstfargene lyste opp parken med sine gylne og røde blader.En: The autumn colors illuminated the park with their golden and red leaves.No: De var på vei til det lokale bondemarkedet.En: They were on their way to the local farmers' market.No: Det var Halloween snart, og forberedelsene til festen lå som en tung sky over Leif.En: Halloween was soon, and the preparations for the party hung like a heavy cloud over Leif.No: Sigrid elsket høsten.En: Sigrid loved autumn.No: Hun elsket å lage mat med ferske ingredienser og holdt alltid tradisjonene i hevd.En: She loved to cook with fresh ingredients and always upheld traditions.No: Leif var en mer avslappet type, som kjente klumpen i magen vokse ved tanken på alle oppgavene foran dem.En: Leif was a more laid-back type, who felt the knot in his stomach grow at the thought of all the tasks ahead.No: Markedet var fullt av liv.En: The market was full of life.No: Folk gikk fra bod til bod med handleposer fylt til randen.En: People went from stall to stall with shopping bags filled to the brim.No: Overalt hang gresskar og andre høstpynt som signaliserte den kommende Halloween-festen.En: Everywhere were pumpkins and other autumn decorations signaling the upcoming Halloween party.No: "Det er mye folk i dag," sa Sigrid og tittet over skuldrene på de andre kundene i køene.En: "There are a lot of people today," said Sigrid as she peeked over the shoulders of the other customers in the lines.No: "Vi finner aldri alt vi trenger," svarte Leif med en liten sukk.En: "We'll never find everything we need," answered Leif with a little sigh.No: "Skal vi splitte opp for å bli ferdig raskere?En: "Should we split up to be done faster?"No: "Sigrid nikket.En: Sigrid nodded.No: "Det er lurt.En: "That's smart.No: Jeg tar meg av grønnsakene.En: I'll take care of the vegetables.No: Du kan gå til kjøtt- og ostebodene.En: You can go to the meat and cheese stalls."No: "De delte handlelisten mellom seg.En: They divided the shopping list between them.No: Men i travelheten glemte Leif det han hadde lest, og ble heller distrahert av et ukjent band som spilte folkemusikk.En: But in the bustle, Leif forgot what he had read and instead got distracted by an unfamiliar band playing folk music.No: Sigrid beveget seg mellom bodene, men markedet var virkelig overveldende.En: Sigrid moved between the stalls, but the market was truly overwhelming.No: Noen varer var allerede utsolgt, og køene var lange.En: Some goods were already sold out, and the lines were long.No: Hun begynte å bli frustrert, tiden gikk fortere enn hun hadde trodd.En: She began to feel frustrated; time was passing faster than she had thought.No: Hun trengte gresskar og epler, men det virket som de forsvant foran øynene hennes.En: She needed pumpkins and apples, but they seemed to disappear before her eyes.No: På den andre siden av markedet kom Leif over et stånd med norske godbiter – brunost og lefser.En: On the other side of the market, Leif came across a stand with Norwegian treats—brunost and lefser.No: Duften av barndommens minner fylte luften, og Leif kunne ikke unngå å smile.En: The scent of childhood memories filled the air, and Leif couldn't help but smile.No: Han visste at Sigrid ville sette pris på en bit av hjemlandet.En: He knew Sigrid would appreciate a bit of their homeland.No: De møttes igjen ved inngangen, begge litt trette av hver sine utfordringer.En: They met again at the entrance, both a little tired from their respective challenges.No: Sigrid hadde fått tak i noe, men ikke alt.En: Sigrid had managed to get some things, but not everything.No: Hun så på posene Leif hadde med seg og oppdaget brunosten.En: She looked at the bags Leif had with him and spotted the brunost.No: "Leif, du fant brunost!En: "Leif, you found brunost!"No: " lyste hun opp.En: she beamed.No: "Det hadde jeg ikke på listen, men det er helt perfekt!En: "I didn't have that on the list, but it's absolutely perfect!"No: "Leif smilte, lettet over å ha gjort noe riktig.En: Leif smiled, relieved to have done something right.No: "Jeg tenkte det ville gjøre deg glad.En: "I thought it would make you happy.No: Og jeg fant noen fine ingredienser også, til slutt.En: And I found some good ingredients too, in the end."No: "De gikk sammen ut av parken, armene fulle av gode råvarer og norsk sjarm.En: They walked out of the park together, arms full of good produce and Norwegian charm.No: Nå følte de seg begge klare, ikke bare for festen, men også for å skape minner sammen.En: Now they both felt ready, not just for the party, but also to create memories together.No: Kanskje litt spontanitet kunne blandes fint med Sigrids omhyggelige planer.En: Perhaps a little spontaneity could mix well with Sigrid's meticulous plans.No: Sigrid hadde lært at det kunne være morsomt å slippe kontrollen litt, og Leif skjønte verdien av Sigrids detaljerte forberedelser.En: Sigrid had learned that it could be fun to let go of control a bit, and Leif understood the value of Sigrid's detailed preparations.No: Nå gledet de seg til Halloween, der de kunne dele både plikter og glede, akkurat som de hadde delt markedets kaos.En: Now they looked forward to Halloween, where they could share both duties and joy, just as they had shared the market's chaos. Vocabulary Words:wide: bredeautumn: høstilluminated: lyste opppreparations: forberedelseneupheld: holdt i hevdlaid-back: avslappetknot: klumpenbustle: travelhetenunfamiliar: ukjentstall: bodoverwhelming: overveldendedistracted: distrahertfolk music: folkemusikksold out: utsolgtscent: duftenmemories: minnerrespective: hver sinespot: oppdagespontaneity: spontanitetmeticulous: omhyggeligechaos: kaosfrustrated: frustrertchallenge: utfordringerduties: pliktershare: delecharm: sjarmingredients: ingredienserdisappear: forsvinnerelieved: lettetvalue: verdi

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Diwali Secrets: Unraveling the Amber Fort's Mystical Legacy Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-10-12-07-38-20-hi Story Transcript:Hi: सूरज धीरे-धीरे ढल रहा था, और अम्बर किले की प्राचीन दीवारें दीपों की रौशनी से जगमगा रही थीं।En: The sun was slowly setting, and the ancient walls of the Amber fort were glowing with the light of lamps.Hi: यह दीवाली की शाम थी।En: It was the evening of Diwali.Hi: जयपुर का अम्बर किला हर सामान्‍य दिन से ज्यादा जीवंत लग रहा था।En: The Amber fort in Jaipur seemed more vibrant than on any ordinary day.Hi: लोग खुश थे, पटाखों की आवाज़ गूँज रही थी, और मिठाइयों की खुशबू हवा में तैर रही थी।En: People were happy, the sound of crackers echoed, and the fragrance of sweets floated in the air.Hi: अमित, एक इतिहास प्रेमी, किले के करीब खड़ा, अपने मन की उलझनों को सुलझाने की कोशिश कर रहा था।En: Amit, a history lover, stood near the fort, trying to resolve the confusions in his mind.Hi: उसके परिवार की एक महत्वपूर्ण विरासत यहीं कहीं छुपी थी – एक पुरानी अंगूठी, जिससे जुड़ा रहस्य उसके परिवार की इज्जत से जुड़ा था।En: A significant family legacy was hidden somewhere here—a vintage ring, whose mystery was tied to his family's honor.Hi: उसने बचपन से इस कहानी को सुना था और अब वह इसे खोजने के लिए यहां आया था।En: He had heard this story since childhood and had come here to find it.Hi: रेखा, एक जीवंत गाइड, किले की गलियों में यात्रियों को कहानियाँ सुनाती जा रही थी।En: Rekha, an energetic guide, was narrating stories to travelers in the alleys of the fort.Hi: उसकी आवाज में एक अजीब सा आकर्षण था।En: There was a strange attraction in her voice.Hi: उसे किले से गहरा लगाव था और इन दीवारों का हर कोना उसकी जिंदगी का हिस्सा लगने लगा था।En: She was deeply attached to the fort, and every corner of these walls seemed to be a part of her life.Hi: लेकिन उसके परिवार से जुड़ा एक पुराना शत्रुता इस विरासत से जुड़ा था।En: But an old enmity related to her family was also linked to this legacy.Hi: अमित ने रेखा से मदद मांगी।En: Amit sought help from Rekha.Hi: रेखा जानती थी कि किले का हर कोना एक कहानी बयां करता है।En: She knew that every corner of the fort told a story.Hi: लेकिन अमित का प्रयोजन सुनकर उसका मन विचलित हो उठा।En: But upon hearing Amit's purpose, her mind was disturbed.Hi: उसने सोचा, "अगर यह रहस्य सामने आ गया तो मेरे परिवार की प्रतिष्ठा पर क्या असर होगा?En: She thought, "If this mystery is revealed, what will happen to my family's reputation?"Hi: " कुछ देर की झिझक के बाद, रेखा ने अमित की मदद करने का निश्चय किया।En: After some hesitation, Rekha decided to help Amit.Hi: वह उसे किले के उन गुप्त रास्तों की ओर ले गई, जो बहुत कम लोग जानते थे।En: She led him to the secret paths of the fort known to very few.Hi: चुपचाप उन्होंने दीवार के पास एक पत्थर को खिसकाया, तो सामने एक गुप्त दरवाजा खुल गया।En: Quietly, they moved a stone near the wall, revealing a hidden door.Hi: वहाँ अंदर, दीपों की हल्की रोशनी में, वह पुरानी अंगूठी रखी थी।En: Inside, in the soft light of lamps, lay the old ring.Hi: अमित की आंखों में चमक आ गई, परन्तु उसने रेखा को देखा।En: Amit's eyes lit up, but he looked at Rekha.Hi: रेखा को सब कुछ बताते हुए उसने कहा, "यह अंगूठी हमारे परिवार की प्रतिष्ठा दिखाती है।En: While explaining everything to her, he said, "This ring represents our family's honor.Hi: लेकिन यह तुम्हारे परिवार के इतिहास को भी छूता है।En: But it also touches your family's history."Hi: "रेखा ने कहा, "अगर यह रहस्य सबके सामने आया, तो न जाने क्या होगा।En: Rekha said, "If this secret comes out, who knows what will happen."Hi: " अमित ने सोचा और कहा, "मैं इसकी जानकारी केवल सही दस्तावेजों में अंकित करूँगा।En: Amit thought and said, "I will only document this information in the right records.Hi: इसे किसी को नहीं बताऊँगा।En: I will not tell anyone."Hi: "रेखा ने राहत की सांस ली।En: Rekha heaved a sigh of relief.Hi: दोनों ने मिलकर दस्तावेज तैयार किए, जो अंगूठी की कहानी बताएंगे पर रहस्य को निभाते हुए।En: Together, they prepared the documents that would tell the story of the ring while maintaining the mystery.Hi: इस दीपावली की रात, अमित और रेखा ने न केवल एक पुराना रहस्य सुलझाया, बल्कि दोस्ती और विश्वास की नींव भी रखी।En: On this Diwali night, Amit and Rekha not only solved an old mystery but also laid the foundation of friendship and trust.Hi: किले की दीवारों में छुपे रहस्यों ने दो परिवारों को करीब ला दिया।En: The secrets hidden in the fort's walls brought two families closer.Hi: दीये अपनी रौशनी से रात को रोशन करते रहे और साथ में नया अध्याय लिखते रहे।En: The lamps continued to illuminate the night, writing a new chapter together. Vocabulary Words:ancient: प्राचीनglowing: जगमगा रही थींvibrant: जीवंतfragrance: खुशबूresolve: सुलझानेconfusions: उलझनोंlegacy: विरासतvintage: पुरानीenmity: शत्रुताrevealed: सामने आयाhesitation: झिझकattraction: आकर्षणattached: लगावnarrating: सुनाती जा रही थीdisturbed: विचलितfoundation: नींवilluminate: रोशनdocument: दस्तावेजreputation: प्रतिष्ठाprepared: तैयार किएlamp: दीपchapter: अध्यायattached: छूताsecret: रहस्यhonor: इज्जतentranced: मंत्रमुग्धsoft: हल्कीsigh of relief: राहत की सांसpaths: रास्तोंechoed: गूँज रही थी

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Moments Captured: A Family's Journey Through Passion and Love Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-10-12-07-38-20-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Сунце је било високо на небу док су Милан, Јована и њихов син Александар улазили у парк Калемегдан.En: The sun was high in the sky as Milan, Jovana, and their son Aleksandar entered the park Kalemegdan.Sr: Београдски јесењи фестивал био је пуним замахом.En: The Belgrade autumn festival was in full swing.Sr: Људи су се смејали и уживали у дану, а мирис печеног кестена ширио се ваздухом.En: People were laughing and enjoying the day, and the smell of roasted chestnuts filled the air.Sr: Лишће је падало, обојено у црвене и наранџасте нијансе, стварајући чаробну атмосферу.En: Leaves were falling, colored in red and orange shades, creating a magical atmosphere.Sr: Милан је ходао лаганим кораком, држећи фотоапарат окачен око врата.En: Milan walked at a leisurely pace, with a camera hanging around his neck.Sr: Његов ум је био препун мисли о фотографији.En: His mind was filled with thoughts of photography.Sr: Његова љубав према тој уметности расте сваког дана.En: His love for that art grew every day.Sr: Ипак, забринут је како ће та страст утицати на његову породицу.En: Yet, he was worried about how this passion would affect his family.Sr: "Тата, погледај како је леп овај лабуд!En: "Dad, look at how beautiful this swan is!"Sr: ", узвикнуо је Александар, показујући на мирну воду где су лабудови пливали.En: exclaimed Aleksandar, pointing at the calm water where swans were swimming.Sr: Милан се насмешио, али његов поглед је остао нафокусирање кроз објектив.En: Milan smiled, but his gaze remained focused through the lens.Sr: Желео је да ухвати савршен тренутак, али та напетост у њему још увек је тињала.En: He wanted to capture the perfect moment, but that tension inside him still lingered.Sr: Јована је приметила његову непажњу.En: Jovana noticed his distraction.Sr: "Милане, видим да си издвојен.En: "Milan, I see you're distant.Sr: Шта се дешава?En: What's going on?"Sr: ", питала је тихо, пратећи његов поглед.En: she asked quietly, following his gaze.Sr: Милан је оклевао.En: Milan hesitated.Sr: "Јована, желим да поделим нешто са тобом", почео је.En: "Jovana, I want to share something with you," he began.Sr: "Размишљам да започнем каријеру у фотографији.En: "I'm thinking of starting a career in photography.Sr: Стварно ме испуњава.En: It truly fulfills me."Sr: "Јована га је загледала дубоко у очи.En: Jovana looked deeply into his eyes.Sr: "Знам колико смо важни једно за друго.En: "I know how important we are to each other.Sr: Желим да будемо срећни и испуњени", одговорила је топло, стежући његову руку.En: I want us to be happy and fulfilled," she replied warmly, squeezing his hand.Sr: Изненада, небом су се прелили облаци, и киша је почела да пада.En: Suddenly, clouds spread across the sky, and it began to rain.Sr: Породица је похитала да се склони испод дрвета.En: The family rushed to take shelter under a tree.Sr: Док су трчали, Милан је у тренутку ухватио посебан тренутак – Александар се смејећи заклонио испод капута његових родитеља.En: As they ran, Milan captured a special moment—Aleksandar laughing and taking cover under his parents' coat.Sr: Тај осмех, прекривен кишом, значио је много више од обичне фотографије.En: That smile, covered in rain, meant much more than just an ordinary photograph.Sr: Када су се склонили, Милан је показао Јовани фотографију.En: Once they were sheltered, Milan showed Jovana the photo.Sr: "Ово је оно што желим да сачувам.En: "This is what I want to preserve.Sr: То је наша срећа, наш заједнички пут.En: It's our happiness, our journey together."Sr: "Јована је погледала слику и осетила топлину која је зрачила из њеног супруга.En: Jovana looked at the picture and felt the warmth radiating from her husband.Sr: "Почнимо заједно да градимо тај пут", рекла је, прихватајући његову одлуку.En: "Let's start building that path together," she said, accepting his decision.Sr: Милан је осетио терет који је носио са собом како нестаје.En: Milan felt the burden he carried lift away.Sr: Знао је да може да следи своје страсти без губитка оног важног – његове породице.En: He knew he could follow his passions without losing what was important—his family.Sr: Те вечери, док су се вратити кући, он је срећно причао о својим будућим плановима, а Јована и Александар су га слушали са подршком и љубављу.En: That evening, as they returned home, he talked happily about his future plans, and Jovana and Aleksandar listened with support and love.Sr: Тако је Милан научио значај отворене комуникације и уравнотеживања сопствених снова са љубављу према породици.En: Thus, Milan learned the importance of open communication and balancing his dreams with love for his family.Sr: Калемегдан се уздигао иза њих, али никад га нису напуштали.En: Kalemegdan rose behind them, but they never left it.Sr: То место је постало сведок новог почетка у њиховим животима, испуњено јесењим бојама и мирисима које ће заувек памтити.En: That place became a witness to a new beginning in their lives, filled with autumn colors and scents they would always remember. Vocabulary Words:leisurely: лаганимroasted: печеногlens: објективgaze: погледtension: напетостlingered: тињалаdistant: издвојенhesitated: оклеваоburden: теретfulfill: испунитиshelter: склоништеcapture: ухватитиradiating: зрачилаpreserve: сачуватиfulfilling: испуњавајућеautumn: јесењиfestival: фестивалchestnuts: кестенаswans: лабудовиclouds: облациcommunicating: комуникацијеbalancing: уравнотежавањаscents: мирисиbegan: почеоjourney: путgrasp: стежућиconvey: пренетиreminisce: памтитиdistraction: непажњаfocused: нафокусирање

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: The Sukkot Chef: Balancing Tradition and Culinary Innovation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-10-11-07-38-20-he Story Transcript:He: ברחובות תל אביב, השוק מלא חיים וצבעים.En: In the streets of Tel Aviv, the market is full of life and colors.He: דוכני פירות, ירקות ותבלינים ממלאים את האוויר בניחוחות עזים.En: Stalls of fruits, vegetables, and spices fill the air with strong aromas.He: האנשים מתרגשים מסוכות, והמולת הקונים והמוכרים נשמעת בכל פינה.En: People are excited about Sukkot, and the hustle and bustle of buyers and sellers can be heard in every corner.He: נועם, שף צעיר מלא תשוקה, מסתובב בין הדוכנים בשוק.En: @Noam, a young chef full of passion, wanders among the stalls in the market.He: הוא מחפש את המרכיבים הטובים ביותר להכין ארוחה חגיגית למשפחתו בסוכות.En: He is searching for the best ingredients to prepare a festive meal for his family on Sukkot.He: ראשו מלא רעיונות והוא מחליט להפתיע במשחקים חדשים של טעמים, אבל המסורת חשובה לו מכל.En: His head is full of ideas, and he decides to surprise them with new combinations of flavors, but tradition is more important to him than anything else.He: באותו בוקר, השוק צפוף במיוחד.En: On this particular morning, the market is especially crowded.He: אנשים רבים קונים לכבוד החג, ונועם מרגיש את הלחץ.En: Many people are buying for the holiday, and @Noam feels the pressure.He: התפוחים הרעננים נעלמים במהירות, וגם עשבי התבלין שהוא אוהב.En: The fresh apples disappear quickly, as do the herbs he loves.He: נועם לא רוצה להתפשר על האיכות, אבל התקציב מוגבל.En: @Noam doesn't want to compromise on quality, but his budget is limited.He: פתאום, הוא רואה דוכן מיוחד, קטן ומסתורי בצד השוק.En: Suddenly, he sees a special, small, and mysterious stall on the side of the market.He: האישה מאחורי הדוכן מחייכת אליו ומציעה תוצרת טרייה ובוהקת.En: The woman behind the stall smiles at him and offers bright and fresh produce.He: התפוחים גדולים ואדומים, והירוקים משרים ריח נפלא.En: The apples are large and red, and the greens exude a wonderful scent.He: נועם יודע שזה מה שהוא צריך.En: @Noam knows this is what he needs.He: אך כשהוא מספור את הכסף, הוא מגלה שחסר לו מעט כדי להשלים את הרכישה.En: But when he counts his money, he realizes he is a little short to complete the purchase.He: נועם מחייך בנחמדות ופונה אליה: "חג סוכות הוא זמן מיוחד בשבילי ובשביל משפחתי.En: @Noam smiles kindly and turns to her: "The holiday of Sukkot is a special time for me and my family.He: אני אעשה איתם מנה מיוחדת.En: I will make them a special dish.He: אפשר להתקדם קצת במחיר?En: Could you adjust the price a little?"He: "המוכרת מסתכלת על התירוץ ומבינה את חשיבות המעמד.En: The vendor looks at his excuse and understands the importance of the occasion.He: היא מהנהנת בהסכמה ומורידה קצת מהמחיר.En: She nods in agreement and reduces the price a bit.He: נועם מודה לה וממהר הביתה עם הקניות.En: @Noam thanks her and hurries home with his purchases.He: במטבח, הוא מתחיל לעבוד עם המרכיבים החדשים.En: In the kitchen, he begins to work with the new ingredients.He: הוא משנה מעט את המתכון, מוסיף נגיעות יצירתיות, ומשלב בין המסורת לחדשנות.En: He slightly alters the recipe, adds creative touches, and combines tradition with innovation.He: כשהארוחה מוכנה ואין בקערות אלא חגיגה של טעמים וצבעים, נועם מחייך.En: When the meal is ready, and the dishes are nothing but a celebration of flavors and colors, @Noam smiles.He: בערב סוכות, המשפחה מתכנסת סביב השולחן.En: On the evening of Sukkot, the family gathers around the table.He: נועם רואה את החיוכים ואת ההנאה מאלה שטועמים את המנות.En: @Noam sees the smiles and the enjoyment of those tasting the dishes.He: הוא לומד שגמישות ויצירתיות יכולים לשמר את המסורת ופוגשים את העתיד בגאווה.En: He learns that flexibility and creativity can preserve tradition and proudly meet the future.He: בסופו של דבר, כמו האוכל היום, נועם חוגג את השילוב הנכון בין ישן לחדש.En: In the end, like the food today, @Noam celebrates the right mix between old and new. Vocabulary Words:stalls: דוכניםaromas: ניחוחותhustle: המולהbustle: המולהingredients: מרכיביםfestive: חגיגיתcombinations: שילוביםtradition: מסורתcrowded: צפוףcompromise: להתפשרbudget: תקציבmysterious: מסתוריexude: משריםpurchase: רכישהsmiles kindly: מחייך בנחמדותreduce: מורידהsurprise: הפתיעcreative: יצירתיותalter: משנהinnovation: חדשנותcelebration: חגיגהgathers: מתכנסתenjoyment: הנאהflexibility: גמישותproudly: בגאווהpreserve: לשמרfuture: עתידexcuse: תירוץmarket: שוקoccasion: מעמדBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - French: Rekindling Ties: A Walk to Remember in Nice Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-10-11-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: La brise marine effleurait doucement la Promenade des Anglais.En: The sea breeze gently caressed the Promenade des Anglais.Fr: C'était une belle après-midi d'automne.En: It was a beautiful autumn afternoon.Fr: Le soleil déclinant enveloppait Nice dans une lumière dorée.En: The setting sun bathed Nice in a golden light.Fr: Les gens marchaient, riaient, profitaient du doux climat.En: People were walking, laughing, enjoying the mild weather.Fr: Émile et Chantal ne parlaient plus beaucoup.En: Émile and Chantal didn't speak much anymore.Fr: À cause d'un désaccord vieux de trois ans.En: Because of a disagreement three years old.Fr: Mais aujourd'hui, ils avaient décidé de se retrouver.En: But today, they had decided to meet.Fr: Émile partait bientôt vivre dans une autre ville.En: Émile was soon leaving to live in another city.Fr: Il voulait faire la paix avec sa sœur.En: He wanted to make peace with his sister.Fr: Leurs pas étaient lents, leurs mots rares.En: Their steps were slow, their words rare.Fr: Ils parlaient du temps, de la mer, de tout sauf du vrai problème.En: They talked about the weather, the sea, everything except the real issue.Fr: Émile hésitait.En: Émile hesitated.Fr: Chantal semblait détendue, mais son regard trahissait une profonde tristesse.En: Chantal seemed relaxed, but her gaze betrayed a deep sadness.Fr: "Chantal," dit Émile doucement, "je voudrais parler de ce qui s'est passé."En: "Chantal," said Émile softly, "I would like to talk about what happened."Fr: Chantal s'arrêta un instant.En: Chantal paused for a moment.Fr: Le bruit des vagues était apaisant.En: The sound of the waves was soothing.Fr: Émile continua : "J'ai fait des erreurs.En: Émile continued, "I made mistakes.Fr: Je m'en veux."En: I regret them."Fr: Les yeux de Chantal brillèrent un peu plus.En: Chantal's eyes shone a bit more.Fr: Elle baissa légèrement la tête.En: She slightly lowered her head.Fr: "Moi aussi, Émile," répondit-elle.En: "Me too, Émile," she replied.Fr: "J'ai essayé de faire comme si cela ne me dérangeait pas.En: "I tried to pretend it didn't bother me.Fr: Mais tu m'as beaucoup manqué."En: But I've missed you a lot."Fr: Ils reprirent leur marche, plus proches qu'au début.En: They resumed their walk, closer than at the beginning.Fr: Les mots difficiles avaient été dits.En: The difficult words had been spoken.Fr: Tous deux ressentaient un poids en moins.En: Both felt a burden lifted.Fr: "Tu dois savoir," dit Émile.En: "You must know," said Émile.Fr: "J'ai vraiment envie que nous restions en contact.En: "I really want us to stay in touch.Fr: Même si je pars."En: Even if I'm leaving."Fr: Chantal acquiesça.En: Chantal nodded.Fr: "Je le veux aussi.En: "I want that too.Fr: Ça me fait du bien de te parler."En: It feels good to talk to you."Fr: Leur promenade se finit doucement.En: Their walk ended gently.Fr: Le soleil disparaissait derrière l'horizon, teintant le ciel de couleurs chaudes.En: The sun disappeared behind the horizon, coloring the sky with warm hues.Fr: Émile et Chantal souriaient.En: Émile and Chantal smiled.Fr: La paix retrouvée.En: Peace regained.Fr: Ils firent la promesse de s'appeler souvent, de ne plus laisser le silence les éloigner.En: They made a promise to call each other often, not to let silence distance them again.Fr: Ils avaient changé.En: They had changed.Fr: Émile acceptait ses émotions, et Chantal valorisait davantage les liens familiaux.En: Émile accepted his emotions, and Chantal valued family ties more.Fr: Ils se quittèrent sur une note d'espoir, prêts à reconstruire leur relation.En: They parted on a hopeful note, ready to rebuild their relationship.Fr: L'amour fraternel renaissait, porté par le doux vent du soir.En: Brotherly love was reborn, carried by the gentle evening breeze. Vocabulary Words:the sea breeze: la brise marineto caress: effleurerthe sunset: le soleil déclinantthe disagreement: le désaccordthe peace: la paixto hesitate: hésiterto betray: trahirto regret: s'en vouloirto pretend: faire comme sito feel: ressentirto accept: accepterto nod: acquiescerthe burden: le poidsthe evening breeze: le vent du soirto reborn: renaîtreto enjoy: profiter dethe setting sun: le soleil déclinantthe golden light: la lumière doréethe mild weather: le doux climatto resume: reprendreto be soothing: être apaisantthe horizon: l'horizonthe warm hues: les couleurs chaudesto value: valoriserthe family ties: les liens familiauxthe sadness: la tristessethe gaze: le regardthe hope: l'espoirthe brotherly love: l'amour fraternelto part: se quitter

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: A Lantern's Message: Unspoken Words of Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-10-07-07-38-20-hi Story Transcript:Hi: जुहू बीच मार्केट की चहल-पहल से भरपूर एक सुहानी शाम थी।En: It was a delightful evening full of hustle and bustle at the Juhu Beach Market.Hi: आकाश में हल्की ठंडक थी, और दीवाली के त्यौहार का उत्साह हवा में महसूस हो रहा था।En: There was a slight chill in the air, and the excitement of the Diwali festival was palpable.Hi: बाजार में लाल, पीले, और हरे रंग के झिलमिलाते कंदील झूल रहे थे।En: Red, yellow, and green shimmering lanterns were hanging throughout the market.Hi: हर तरफ लोग खरीदारी में व्यस्त थे, और दुकानों के बीच से गुजरती मिर्ची की खुशबू से वातावरण महक रहा था।En: People were busy shopping everywhere, and the aroma of chilies wafting through the shops filled the atmosphere.Hi: आनंद की इस भीड़ के बीच, आरव हर कदम सोच-समझ कर उठाता।En: Amidst this crowd of joy, Aarav treaded carefully with every step.Hi: हर स्टॉल के पास रुककर देखता, पर उसे कुछ भी खास नहीं लगता।En: He stopped to look at each stall, but nothing seemed special enough to him.Hi: वह चाहता था कि इस बार दीवाली के अवसर पर मीरा के लिए कुछ अनोखा लाए।En: He wanted to bring something unique for Meera on the occasion of Diwali this time.Hi: मीरा उसकी सबसे अच्छी दोस्त थी, और आरव इस रिश्ता को एक खास तोहफे से खास बनाना चाहता था।En: Meera was his best friend, and Aarav wanted to make this relationship special with a distinctive gift.Hi: लेकिन, उसके मन में ढेर सारे विचार थे पर कोई तय योजना नहीं।En: However, he had many thoughts but no definite plan.Hi: "क्या यह कंदील अच्छा रहेगा?En: "Would this lantern be good?"Hi: " आरव ने सोचा।En: Aarav thought.Hi: "या फिर इत्र की शीशी?En: "Or perhaps a bottle of perfume?"Hi: " लेकिन कुछ भी उसके भावनाओं को सही तरीके से व्यक्त नहीं कर रहा था।En: But nothing was adequately expressing his feelings.Hi: वह अपने मन की बात मीरा तक पहुँचाना चाहता था, पर कैसे?En: He wanted Meera to understand what was in his heart, but how?Hi: तभी आरव ने एक छोटे से स्टॉल पर हाथ से बने कंदीलों को देखा।En: Just then, Aarav noticed some handmade lanterns at a small stall.Hi: हर कंदील पर अलग-अलग संदेश खोदकर लिखा हुआ था।En: Each lantern had different messages engraved on it.Hi: उन संदेशों में प्यार, आशा, और दोस्ती के शब्द थे।En: The messages had words of love, hope, and friendship.Hi: एक कंदील पर नजर ठहर गई, जिस पर खुदा था "तू मेरी रोशनी है।En: His gaze stopped at one lantern that had engraved on it, "You are my light."Hi: "आरव का चेहरा खिल गया।En: Aarav's face lit up.Hi: उसे लगा कि यही वह उपहार था जो उसके दिल की गहराईयों से मीरा के लिए उपयुक्त था।En: He felt that this was the gift that was perfect for Meera, resonating from the depths of his heart.Hi: उसने वह कंदील चुना और बड़े ही उत्साह से मीरा की ओर बढ़ चला।En: He chose that lantern and excitedly headed towards Meera.Hi: जब मीरा ने उसे देखा, उसका चेहरा चमक उठा।En: When Meera saw it, her face beamed.Hi: "यह कितनी सुंदर है, आरव!En: "This is so beautiful, Aarav!"Hi: ", उसने कहा।En: she said.Hi: उसकी आँखों में खुशी थी और दिल में अभिव्यक्ति।En: Her eyes held happiness and her heart, expression.Hi: आरव को उससे ज्यादा किसी चीज की आवश्यकता नहीं थी।En: Aarav needed nothing more than that.Hi: उस सरल कंदील ने उसके दिल की गहराइयों से निकला संदेश मीरा तक पहुँचा दिया था।En: That simple lantern conveyed the profound message from his heart to Meera.Hi: इस दीवाली ने आरव को यह सिखाया कि भावनाएं शब्दों से कहीं अधिक मजबूत होती हैं।En: This Diwali taught Aarav that emotions are stronger than words.Hi: और एक साधारण उपहार ने उनकी दोस्ती में एक नयी चमक ला दी थी।En: And a simple gift had brought a new shine to their friendship.Hi: आरव को अब इस बात का यकीन हो चुका था कि कभी-कभी सरलता ही सबसे अनमोल होती है।En: Aarav was now convinced that sometimes simplicity is the most precious of all. Vocabulary Words:delightful: सुहानीhustle and bustle: चहल-पहलpalpable: महसूसshimmering: झिलमिलातेaroma: खुशबूwafting: गुजरतीamidst: बीचtreaded: सोच-समझ कर उठाताdistinctive: खासadequately: सही तरीके सेengraved: खुदाresonating: गहराईयों सेbeamed: चमक उठाprofound: गहराइयों सेconveyed: पहुँचा दियाsimplicity: सरलताprecious: अनमोलchill: ठंडकexcitement: उत्साहlantern: कंदीलstall: स्टॉलperfume: इत्रgaze: नजरlit up: खिल गयाbeam: खिल उठाemotions: भावनाएंshine: चमकgift: उपहारfestival: त्यौहारrelationship: रिश्ता

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Grapevines and Storylines: Lake Balaton's Hidden Wine Gem Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-10-06-07-38-20-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A Balaton partján, ahol a víz csendesen fodrozódik, egy őszi fesztivál kezdődött meg.En: On the shores of Lake Balaton, where the water ripples gently, an autumn festival has begun.Hu: A levegőt a frissen szedett szőlő illata töltötte be.En: The air was filled with the scent of freshly picked grapes.Hu: Színes standok sorakoztak a parton, tele finom ételekkel, helyi borokkal és kézműves termékekkel.En: Colorful stalls lined the shore, full of delicious food, local wines, and handcrafted products.Hu: Áron izgatottan készült erre a napra.En: Áron was eagerly preparing for this day.Hu: Ő egy lelkes borász, aki a saját pincészetéből származó új bort szerette volna bemutatni.En: He is an enthusiastic winemaker who wanted to showcase the new wine from his own winery.Hu: Az emberek tolongtak a sátrak között, élvezték a lazított hangulatot.En: People thronged between the tents, enjoying the relaxed atmosphere.Hu: Áron tudta, nem lesz könnyű kitűnni a tömegből.En: Áron knew it wouldn't be easy to stand out from the crowd.Hu: A környéken sok tapasztalt borász volt, de ő hitt a bora különlegességében.En: There were many experienced winemakers around, but he believed in the uniqueness of his wine.Hu: Eldöntötte, hogy ingyenes kóstolókat szervez, hogy felhívja magára a figyelmet.En: He decided to organize complimentary tastings to draw attention.Hu: Eközben Eszter, az élelmiszer-újságíró, a történeteket kereste.En: Meanwhile, Eszter, the food journalist, was in search of stories.Hu: Mindig arra törekedett, hogy hiteles és egyedi sztorikat találjon az olvasóinak.En: She always aimed to find authentic and unique stories for her readers.Hu: A fesztivál sok lehetőséget kínált, de az igazi különlegesség még váratott magára.En: The festival offered many opportunities, but the real gem was yet to be found.Hu: Ahogy Eszter elhaladt Áron standja mellett, látta az emberek érdeklődését.En: As Eszter passed by Áron's stall, she saw the interest of the people.Hu: Valami megfogta az Áron lelkesedésében, és úgy döntött, bekapcsolódik a kóstolásba.En: Something caught her attention in Áron's enthusiasm, and she decided to join the tasting.Hu: Áron szívélyesen üdvözölte őt, örömmel mesélt a borról, amit készített.En: Áron warmly welcomed her and was happy to talk about the wine he had made.Hu: Elmesélte, hogyan hatott a Balaton környéki talaj és a mikroklíma az ízvilágra.En: He explained how the soil and microclimate around Lake Balaton influenced the flavor profile.Hu: Esztert lenyűgözte a szenvedély, amellyel Áron a történetet előadta.En: Eszter was impressed by the passion with which Áron presented the story.Hu: Hirtelen minden összeállt a fejében.En: Suddenly, everything came together in her mind.Hu: Ez volt az a történet, amit keresett.En: This was the story she had been looking for.Hu: Áron borának meséje, a hely szelleme, és az a különleges érintés, amit csak egy kis borászat képes nyújtani.En: The tale of Áron's wine, the spirit of the place, and that special touch that only a small winery could provide.Hu: Az este végeztével, Eszter megírta az izgalmas cikket.En: By the end of the evening, Eszter wrote the exciting article.Hu: Az olvasók átérezhették Áron szeretetét a szakmája iránt.En: Readers could feel Áron's love for his craft.Hu: A cikk sikeres lett, és sokan mentek el Áron standjához, hogy kipróbálják a bort.En: The article was successful, and many visited Áron's stall to try the wine.Hu: Áron érezte, hogy valami megváltozott.En: Áron felt that something had changed.Hu: Több megkeresést is kapott, így a jövője biztosítva volt.En: He received more inquiries, ensuring his future was secure.Hu: Eszter szintén új perspektívát kapott.En: Eszter also gained a new perspective.Hu: Újra felfedezte a történetek erejét, és azt, hogy milyen fontos összekapcsolódni az emberekkel és az ő világukkal.En: She rediscovered the power of stories and how important it is to connect with people and their worlds.Hu: Egy egyszerű találkozás felejthetetlen élményben forrt össze, amit mindketten magukkal vihettek.En: A simple encounter turned into an unforgettable experience that both could carry with them. Vocabulary Words:shores: partjánripples: fodrozódikautumn: ősziscent: illatastalls: standokdelicious: finomshowcase: bemutatniwinery: pincészetébőlthronged: tolongtakrelaxed: lazítottuniqueness: különlegességébencomplimentary: ingyenesattention: figyelmetjournalist: újságíróauthentic: hitelesunique: egyediopportunities: lehetőségetreal gem: igazi különlegességenthusiasm: lelkesedésébenwarmly: szívélyesenflavor profile: ízvilágraimpressed: lenyűgöztepassion: szenvedélyreaders: olvasókcraft: szakmájainquiries: megkereséstsecure: biztosítvaperspective: perspektívátconnect: összekapcsolódniencounter: találkozás

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Secrets in the Jaipur Market: A Diwali Tale of Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-10-06-07-38-19-hi Story Transcript:Hi: जयपुर के बाजार का माहौल हमेशा ही खास होता है।En: The atmosphere of the Jaipur market is always special.Hi: अक्टूबर की ठंडी हवा और धूप की सुनहरी किरणें ख़ासकर दीवाली के समय चारों तरफ उत्सव का रंग भर देती हैं।En: The cool October breeze and the golden rays of the sun, especially during Diwali, fill the surroundings with a festive hue.Hi: लोग मिठाईयों, पटाखों, और सजावट की चीजों की खरीदारी में लगे थे।En: People were busy shopping for sweets, fireworks, and decorative items.Hi: ऐसे ही एक दिन, रोहन अपनी मित्र वीना के साथ बाजार में घूम रहा था।En: On one such day, Rohan was strolling through the market with his friend Veena.Hi: रोहन को अपनी कज़िन के लिए विशेष दीवाली गिफ्ट लेना था।En: Rohan wanted to buy a special Diwali gift for his cousin.Hi: वह गिफ्ट ऐसा होना चाहिए था जिसे पाकर उसकी कज़िन खुश हो जाए।En: The gift had to be something that would delight her.Hi: वीना उसकी मदद करने के लिए साथ आई थी।En: Veena had joined him to help out.Hi: वह सलाह-मशविरा देने में माहिर थी।En: She was an expert in giving advice.Hi: बाजार एक दम चहक रहा था।En: The market was buzzing with activity.Hi: हर दुकान पर ग्राहकों की भीड़ थी।En: Every shop was crowded with customers.Hi: रंगीन लाइटें और रंगोली ठेले हर तरफ बिखरे हुए थे।En: Colorful lights and rangoli designs were scattered all around.Hi: रोहन और वीना एक सुंदर मोमबत्ती की दुकान के पास रुके।En: Rohan and Veena stopped by a beautiful candle shop.Hi: रोहन को लगा कि मोमबत्तियाँ एक अच्छा विकल्प हो सकती हैं, लेकिन तभी उसका ध्यान एक अलग दुकान की ओर गया।En: Rohan thought that candles might be a good option, but just then his attention was drawn to a different shop.Hi: वहां कई तोते बसों में बैठे थे, जो कि बातचीत कर रहे थे।En: There were many parrots perched in cages, engaging in conversation.Hi: रोहन का हमेशा से तोते पसंद थे।En: Rohan had always liked parrots.Hi: उसने सोचा कि उसकी कज़िन को भी तोता पसंद आएगा।En: He thought his cousin would like a parrot as well.Hi: यह सोचकर वह उत्सुकता से उस दुकान पर गया और एक सुंदर हरे रंग का तोता खरीद लिया, जो काफी बातूनी था।En: With this thought, he excitedly went to that shop and bought a beautiful green parrot that was quite talkative.Hi: लेकिन जल्द ही रोहन ने महसूस किया कि यह तोता केवल बकबक ही नहीं करता, बल्कि उसके निजी राज भी बताने लगा।En: But soon, Rohan realized that this parrot not only babbled but also began to reveal his personal secrets.Hi: जैसे ही वे बाजार में घूम रहे थे, तोते ने अचानक से एक जानी-पहचानी आवाज में रोहन के बारे में एक ऐसा राज़ बताया जिसे सुनकर रोहन चौंक गया।En: As they were roaming around the market, the parrot suddenly, in a familiar voice, revealed a secret about Rohan that left him stunned.Hi: वीना ने देखा कि रोहन की हालत खराब हो रही है और जल्दी से उसे शांत करने के लिए मजाक में कहा कि यह सब प्लैन का हिस्सा था।En: Veena noticed that Rohan was in distress and quickly joked to calm him down, saying it was all part of a plan.Hi: सभी लोग यह सुनकर हंसने लगे।En: Everyone laughed hearing this.Hi: उन्होंने सोचा कि यह सब एक मजाक था और रोहन की योजना थी।En: They thought it was all a joke and part of Rohan's scheme.Hi: इस तरह, वीना की होशियारी से स्थिति संभल गई।En: In this way, Veena's cleverness managed the situation.Hi: रोहन ने यह सीखा कि गिफ्ट चुनने में जल्दबाजी से कुछ भी हो सकता है।En: Rohan learned that rushing when choosing gifts can lead to unexpected outcomes.Hi: और उसने वीना के तर्कशीलता के लिए दिल से शुक्रिया किया।En: He sincerely thanked Veena for her cleverness.Hi: यह अनुभव उसके लिए एक सीख बन गया और उसने भविष्य में चीजों को सोच-समझकर करने का निर्णय लिया।En: This experience became a learning moment for him, and he decided to think things through in the future.Hi: दीवाली आई और रोहन अपने परिवार के साथ हंसी-खुशी से त्यौहार का आनंद लिया, लेकिन अब हर बार जब वह तोते की आवाज सुनता तो चेहरे पर मुस्कान जरूर आ जाती।En: Diwali came, and Rohan enjoyed the festival joyfully with his family, but now, every time he heard the parrot's voice, it brought a smile to his face.Hi: वहाँ बाज़ार से लौटते हुए रोहन ने एक नयी चीज़ सीख ली थी - दोस्ती की ताकत और हर परिस्थिति में अपने दिमाग को ठंडा रखना।En: From the trip to the market, Rohan had learned a new lesson - the power of friendship and keeping a cool head in every situation. Vocabulary Words:atmosphere: माहौलbreeze: हवाsurroundings: चारों तरफfestive: उत्सवhue: रंगstrolling: घूम रहा थाdelight: खुशexpert: माहिरactivity: चहकperched: बैठे थेbabbled: बकबकdistress: हालत खराबjoked: मजाक में कहाscheme: योजनाcleverness: होशियारीunexpected: अप्रत्याशितsincerely: दिल सेlearning: सीखrevealed: बतानेstunned: चौंक गयाcandles: मोमबत्तियाँtalkative: बातूनीconversation: बातचीतroaming: घूम रहेsecrets: राजnoticed: देखाthank: शुक्रियाrushing: जल्दबाजीenjoyed: आनंद लियाsmile: मुस्कान

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Blooming Against the Odds: Anouk's Tulip Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-10-05-07-38-20-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De zon scheen helder boven de tulpenvelden, een zee van kleuren die zich uitstrekte tot aan de horizon.En: The sun shone brightly above the tulip fields, a sea of colors stretching to the horizon.Nl: De lucht was koel en fris, terwijl de wind een zachte bries over de bloemen stuurde.En: The air was cool and fresh, while the wind sent a gentle breeze over the flowers.Nl: Midden in dit kleurrijke landschap stond Anouk, haar laarzen stevig in de rijke, donkere aarde.En: In the middle of this colorful landscape stood Anouk, her boots firmly in the rich, dark soil.Nl: Haar ogen glansden van vastberadenheid.En: Her eyes sparkled with determination.Nl: Ze was klaar om haar tulpen tot leven te brengen voor het grote Bloemenfestival.En: She was ready to bring her tulips to life for the big Bloemenfestival.Nl: Anouk was een toegewijde boerin.En: Anouk was a dedicated farmer.Nl: Haar liefde voor tulpen was zo diepgeworteld als de bollen zelf.En: Her love for tulips was as deep-rooted as the bulbs themselves.Nl: Maar dit jaar was anders.En: But this year was different.Nl: Ze wilde meer dan ooit de beste tulpen kweken, omdat ze erkend wilde worden als een van de besten in haar vak.En: She wanted more than ever to grow the best tulips, because she wanted to be recognized as one of the best in her field.Nl: Ze verlangde ernaar om te schitteren tijdens het festival.En: She longed to shine during the festival.Nl: Naast haar werkten Jasper en Mia, haar trouwe vrienden.En: Beside her worked Jasper and Mia, her loyal friends.Nl: Ze hielpen hard mee, maar ze voelden de spanning.En: They helped hard, but they felt the tension.Nl: Het weer was ongewoon dit jaar, veel regen gevolgd door droogte.En: The weather had been unusual this year, with lots of rain followed by drought.Nl: De tulpen kregen niet genoeg tijd om te bloeien zoals zou moeten.En: The tulips didn't get enough time to bloom as they should.Nl: "Hoe gaan we dit doen, Anouk?"En: "How are we going to do this, Anouk?"Nl: vroeg Jasper bezorgd.En: Jasper asked worriedly.Nl: "We hebben nog maar twee weken."En: "We only have two weeks left."Nl: Anouk zweeg even, haar gedachten draaiend als de wind.En: Anouk was silent for a moment, her thoughts swirling like the wind.Nl: Ze kende verhulde verhalen van oude boeren over geheime technieken.En: She knew veiled stories from old farmers about secret techniques.Nl: Zou zij dat risico durven nemen?En: Would she dare to take that risk?Nl: Het antwoord kwam 's nachts toen ze een oud boek vond dat van haar grootmoeder was geweest.En: The answer came at night when she found an old book that had belonged to her grandmother.Nl: Het stond vol verrassende methodes die haar onbekend waren.En: It was full of surprising methods unknown to her.Nl: Vol hoop besloot ze een paar technieken uit te proberen, in het geheim.En: Full of hope, she decided to try out a few techniques, in secret.Nl: Ze had niets te verliezen.En: She had nothing to lose.Nl: De dagen daarop werkten ze met vernieuwde energie.En: In the days that followed, they worked with renewed energy.Nl: Anouk gebruikte haar ontdekkingen.En: Anouk used her discoveries.Nl: Samen met Jasper en Mia bewaterden ze de bloemen op ongebruikelijke tijden en met speciale mengsels.En: Together with Jasper and Mia, they watered the flowers at unusual times and with special mixtures.Nl: De verandering was subtiel, maar zichtbaar.En: The change was subtle but visible.Nl: Binnen enkele dagen begonnen de tulpen te bloeien in kleuren die stralender leken dan ooit.En: Within a few days, the tulips began to bloom in colors that seemed more radiant than ever.Nl: De dag van het Bloemenfestival brak aan.En: The day of the Bloemenfestival arrived.Nl: De velden van Anouk schitterden als nooit tevoren.En: Anouk's fields shone like never before.Nl: Mensen uit het hele dorp en toeristen van ver kwamen kijken.En: People from the entire village and tourists from afar came to see.Nl: De tulpen lachten in het herfstlicht, elk bloemblad een kunstwerk.En: The tulips laughed in the autumn light, each petal a masterpiece.Nl: Toen de jury haar veld bereikte, was er een stilte van bewondering.En: When the jury reached her field, there was a hush of admiration.Nl: Anouk's tulpen waren de trots van het festival.En: Anouk's tulips were the pride of the festival.Nl: Haar vrienden knikten goedkeurend, en ze werd omringd door felicitaties en bewondering.En: Her friends nodded approvingly, and she was surrounded by congratulations and admiration.Nl: Hier stond ze nu, niet alleen als boerin, maar als kunstenaar van de natuur.En: Here she stood now, not just as a farmer but as an artist of nature.Nl: Met het festival achter de rug en de erkenning in haar zak, voelde Anouk iets nieuws.En: With the festival behind her and the recognition in her pocket, Anouk felt something new.Nl: Ze voelde vertrouwen in zichzelf, maar ook het belang van het eren van traditie terwijl ze openstond voor vernieuwing.En: She felt confidence in herself, but also the importance of honoring tradition while being open to innovation.Nl: Haar tulpen hadden hun verhaal verteld, en zij was klaar om haar volgende hoofdstuk te schrijven.En: Her tulips had told their story, and she was ready to write her next chapter. Vocabulary Words:shone: scheenhorizon: horizonbreeze: briessoil: aardesparkled: glansdendetermination: vastberadenheiddedicated: toegewijdedeep-rooted: diepgeworteldrecognized: erkendloyal: trouwetension: spanningdrought: droogteworriedly: bezorgdswirling: draaiendveiled: verhulderisk: risicosecret: geheimsubtle: subtielradiant: stralenderpride: trotsadmiration: bewonderingcongratulations: felicitatiesartist: kunstenaarconfidence: vertrouwenhonoring: ereninnovation: vernieuwingchapter: hoofdstukrecognized: erkendunusual: ongewoonmethods: methodes

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Unveiling Catalan Culture: A Rainy Day Triumph at Parc Güell Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-10-04-07-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Parc Güell brillava amb els colors de la tardor.En: Parc Güell glistened with the colors of autumn.Ca: Els arbres lluïen fulles vermelles i grogues, fent joc amb els mosaics de Gaudí.En: The trees displayed red and yellow leaves, complementing Gaudí's mosaics.Ca: La música de la festa de La Mercè ressonava de fons, portant alegria als visitants.En: The music from the La Mercè festival resonated in the background, bringing joy to the visitors.Ca: Laia, Pau i Montserrat caminaven pel parc.En: Laia, Pau, and Montserrat were walking through the park.Ca: Eren un equip amb la missió d'organitzar un esdeveniment solidari que mostrés la cultura catalana durant La Mercè.En: They were a team on a mission to organize a charitable event showcasing Catalan culture during La Mercè.Ca: Laia, amb una llibreta a les mans, liderava la reunió sota un dels pavellons del parc.En: Laia, holding a notebook, led the meeting under one of the park's pavilions.Ca: Estava emocionada, però sabia que no seria fàcil.En: She was excited but knew it wouldn't be easy.Ca: "Vull un esdeveniment que combini tradició i diversió," va dir Laia.En: "I want an event that combines tradition and fun," Laia said.Ca: "Hem de mostrar el millor de Catalunya!En: "We have to showcase the best of Catalunya!"Ca: "Pau, amb un somriure combinant, va dir: "Podríem fer una mostra de castells i sardanes!En: Pau, with a matching smile, said, "We could have a display of castells and sardanes!Ca: I també podríem afegir uns tallers d'art inspirats en Gaudí.En: And we could also add art workshops inspired by Gaudí."Ca: ""Està molt bé," va admetre Montserrat, "però hem de recordar el pressupost.En: "That's great," Montserrat admitted, "but we have to keep the budget in mind.Ca: No podem gastar massa.En: We can't overspend."Ca: ""Somio gran, però podem trobar patrocini," va dir Laia.En: "I dream big, but we can find sponsorship," Laia said.Ca: "Demà trucaré a unes empreses locals.En: "Tomorrow I'll call some local businesses.Ca: Segur que hi ha algú disposat a ajudar-nos.En: Surely there is someone willing to help us."Ca: "Els dies van passar ràpidament mentre treballaven.En: The days passed quickly as they worked.Ca: Laia va aconseguir patrocinadors que reduïren les tensions pressupostàries de Montserrat.En: Laia secured sponsors that eased Montserrat's budget concerns.Ca: Pau va preparar pancartes i decoracions amb tocs artístics únics.En: Pau prepared banners and decorations with unique artistic touches.Ca: El dia de l'esdeveniment, el cel estava núvol.En: On the day of the event, the sky was cloudy.Ca: Laia estava nerviosa, però confiada.En: Laia was nervous but confident.Ca: Tot estava preparat al Parc Güell.En: Everything was ready at Parc Güell.Ca: Els castellers es reunien, els músics afinaven els instruments, i el públic començava a arribar.En: The castellers gathered, the musicians tuned their instruments, and the audience began to arrive.Ca: Però el cel va començar a plorar.En: But the sky started to cry.Ca: Una pluja inesperada va alterar els plans.En: An unexpected rain altered the plans.Ca: Laia, Pau i Montserrat no van dubtar.En: Laia, Pau, and Montserrat didn't hesitate.Ca: Van moure activitats sota els pavellons i van improvisar escenaris coberts.En: They moved activities under the pavilions and improvised covered stages.Ca: Tothom va col·laborar.En: Everyone pitched in.Ca: Finalment, el sol va sortir després de la pluja.En: Finally, the sun came out after the rain.Ca: La gent ballava sardanes, somrient i gaudint.En: People danced sardanes, smiling and enjoying themselves.Ca: L'esdeveniment va ser un èxit.En: The event was a success.Ca: Es van recaptar més fons del que esperaven.En: They raised more funds than expected.Ca: Laia va veure com l'equip celebrava.En: Laia watched as the team celebrated.Ca: Va somriure.En: She smiled.Ca: Havia après que amb flexibilitat i treball en equip, es podia vèncer qualsevol entrebanc.En: She had learned that with flexibility and teamwork, any obstacle could be overcome.Ca: El Parc Güell, amb la seva bellesa tardorenca, va ser el millor testimoni d'aquesta fita.En: Parc Güell, with its autumn beauty, was the best witness to this achievement. Vocabulary Words:the glistened: el brillavathe pavilion: el pavellóthe notebook: la llibretaaltered: alterarthe budget: el pressupostthe banner: la pancartathe artist: l'artistaunexpected: inesperadaimprovised: improvisarthe sponsorship: el patrocinisecured: aconseguirthe autumn: la tardorthe obstacle: l'entrebancthe mission: la missióto display: mostrarthe event: l'esdevenimentto showcase: mostrarthe witness: el testimonithe decoration: la decoracióthe funds: els fonsto gather: reunirthe cloud: el núvolthe joy: l'alegriathe teamwork: el treball en equipthe audience: el públicthe festival: la festaunexpected rain: la pluja inesperadathe achievement: la fitathe challenge: el repteflexibility: la flexibilitat

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Turning Fear into Fuel: Gábor's Big Leap in Budapest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-09-30-07-38-20-hu Story Transcript:Hu: Budapest szívében, őszi levelekkel szórt utcák között, a város innovációs központja, egy pezsgő startup inkubátor, tele volt élettel.En: In the heart of Budapest, among streets scattered with autumn leaves, the city's innovation center, a vibrant startup incubator, was full of life.Hu: Az ablakokon keresztül a túlhajtott világítás fénye szóródott, melyek lágy fénnyel ölelték körbe a modern teret.En: Through the windows, the bright artificial lights cast a gentle glow over the modern space.Hu: Az emberek suttogva beszélgettek, fejük tele ötletekkel és reményekkel.En: People whispered among themselves, their heads full of ideas and hopes.Hu: Ebben a forgatagban készült Gábor élete legfontosabb pillanatára.En: It was in this whirlwind that Gábor prepared for the most important moment of his life.Hu: Gábor, a kis csapat fáradhatatlan vezére, újra és újra átfutotta a jegyzeteit.En: Gábor, the tireless leader of the small team, went over his notes again and again.Hu: Az utóbbi hetek minden estéjét azzal töltötték, hogy tökéletesítse a nagy bemutatót.En: They had spent every evening of the last few weeks perfecting the big presentation.Hu: A tárgyaló falai otthonossá váltak számára, és bár szíve tele volt lelkesedéssel, egy titkos félelem nehezítette a szívét: a nyilvános beszédtől való rettegés.En: The meeting room walls had become familiar, and though his heart was full of enthusiasm, a secret fear weighed heavily on him: the dread of public speaking.Hu: Mellette Zsuzsa, az extrovertált üzleti partner, mosollyal figyelte barátja minden mozdulatát.En: Beside him, Zsuzsa, his extroverted business partner, watched his every move with a smile.Hu: "Készen állsz?En: "Are you ready?"Hu: " kérdezte bátorítóan.En: she asked encouragingly.Hu: Gábor csak nagyot sóhajtott válaszul.En: Gábor only sighed deeply in response.Hu: Tudta, hogy a mai napon egy híres befektető, aki korábban sosem jött el az inkubátor versenyeire, váratlan látogatást tesz.En: He knew that today, a famous investor, who had never come to the incubator's competitions before, would make an unexpected visit.Hu: Az információ izgalommal töltötte meg az teret, de Gábor számára a nyomás csak nőtt.En: The news filled the space with excitement, but for Gábor, the pressure only intensified.Hu: Amikor elérkezett az idő, Gábor lépett először a pódiumra.En: When the moment arrived, Gábor was the first to step onto the podium.Hu: Kezében a mikrofon remegett.En: The microphone trembled in his hand.Hu: Összeszedte minden bátorságát, és elkezdte a prezentációját.En: He gathered all his courage and began his presentation.Hu: Ám az első mondatoknál elakadt a szava, a félelem görcsként szorította.En: But with the first sentences, he stumbled, fear gripping him like a cramp.Hu: Egy pillanatra Zsuzsára nézett, aki biztatóan bólintott.En: He glanced at Zsuzsa for a moment, who nodded reassuringly.Hu: Ekkor valami megváltozott.En: Then something changed.Hu: Gábor szeme előtt megjelent az összes átélt éjszaka, a csapatának reményei és a saját álmai.En: Before Gábor's eyes appeared all the nights he'd lived through, his team's hopes, and his own dreams.Hu: Mély levegőt vett, és a szavai lassan folyékonnyá váltak.En: He took a deep breath, and his words slowly became fluent.Hu: Az ötlet iránti szenvedélye legyőzte a félelmét.En: His passion for the idea overcame his fear.Hu: A közönség csendben figyelte, ahogy a projektjéről beszélt, és amikor végzett, hangos taps tört ki.En: The audience listened in silence as he spoke about his project, and when he finished, loud applause erupted.Hu: A befektető, András, felállt a székéből.En: The investor, András, stood up from his seat.Hu: "Lenyűgöző volt, Gábor," mondta mosolyogva.En: "That was impressive, Gábor," he said with a smile.Hu: "Látom az elkötelezettségedet és az ötleted erejét.En: "I see your commitment and the strength of your idea.Hu: Szívesen fektetek be a projektedbe.En: I would be happy to invest in your project."Hu: "Gábor szíve dobogott az örömtől.En: Gábor's heart pounded with joy.Hu: Megtapasztalta, hogy a szenvedély vezérelhette a szavait és megváltoztathatta az életét.En: He realized that passion could guide his words and change his life.Hu: Megdöbbenve realizálta, hogy most egy új út nyílt meg előtte, tele lehetőségekkel.En: Astonished, he realized that a new path had opened up before him, full of opportunities.Hu: A félelmet legyőzve, Gábor megtalálta az önbizalmát a világ elé állni és megosztani álmait.En: By overcoming his fear, Gábor found the confidence to stand before the world and share his dreams.Hu: Ahogy kilépett az épületből, a hűvös őszi szél megcirógatta az arcát.En: As he stepped out of the building, the cool autumn breeze caressed his face.Hu: Most már tudta, hogy bár a kezdet nehéz lehet, az igazi siker a szív mélyéről fakad.En: Now he knew that although the beginning could be difficult, true success comes from the depths of the heart.Hu: A jövőben nem csak az üzlete fog növekedni, hanem az önbizalma is, amelyet soha többé nem veszíthet el.En: In the future, not only his business would grow, but also his confidence, which he would never lose again. Vocabulary Words:whirlwind: forgatagtireless: fáradhatatlanperfecting: tökéletesítsedread: rettegesextroverted: extrovertáltunexpected: váratlanpressure: nyomástrembled: remegettgripping: szorítottareassuringly: biztatóanfluent: folyékonypassion: szenvedélyapplause: tapsimpressive: lenyűgözőcommitment: elkötelezettségastonished: megdöbbenveopportunities: lehetőségekconfidence: önbizalomcaressed: megcirógattasuccess: sikerdepths: mélyérőlmodern: modernincubator: inkubátorscattered: szórtinnovation: innovációswhispered: suttogvaenthusiasm: lelkesedésstumbled: elakadtrealized: realizáltaguiding: vezérelhette

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Discovering Viking Legends on the Flåmsbanen Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-09-29-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Flåmsbanen suste gjennom det vakre norske landskapet.En: The Flåmsbanen raced through the beautiful Norwegian landscape.No: Ina og Mikkel satt ved vinduet, med blikket festet på de høye fjellene dekket av oransje og gule blader.En: Ina and Mikkel sat by the window, their eyes fixed on the tall mountains covered with orange and yellow leaves.No: Det var første gang de skulle besøke familiens gamle hjem.En: It was their first time visiting the family's old home.No: Ina pustet dypt, prøvde å føle en forbindelse med fortiden.En: Ina breathed deeply, trying to feel a connection with the past.No: Hun elsket historiene bestemor fortalte, men hadde alltid vært skeptisk.En: She loved the stories her grandmother told, but had always been skeptical.No: "Kanskje det bare er gamle skrøner," sa hun halvhøyt.En: "Maybe it's just old folk tales," she said half aloud.No: Mikkel smilte svakt.En: Mikkel smiled faintly.No: "Men tenk hvis det er sant.En: "But imagine if it's true.No: Tenk å finne noe som beviser historiene," svarte han drømmende.En: Imagine finding something that proves the stories," he replied dreamily.No: Hans øyne skinte av håp.En: His eyes shone with hope.No: Toget rumlet så komfortabelt videre.En: The train rumbled on so comfortably.No: De passerte brusende fosser og svingte gjennom dype daler.En: They passed roaring waterfalls and curved through deep valleys.No: Men så stoppet toget plutselig.En: But then the train suddenly stopped.No: Conductor annonserte at det var tekniske problemer.En: The conductor announced that there were technical problems.No: Det ville bli en forsinkelse.En: There would be a delay.No: Mikkel sukket, mens Ina sjekket klokken utålmodig.En: Mikkel sighed, while Ina checked the time impatiently.No: "Er dette et tegn?En: "Is this a sign?"No: " spurte Ina skeptisk.En: Ina asked skeptically.No: "Kanskje vi burde droppe dette.En: "Maybe we should drop this."No: ""Nei, vi må ikke gi opp.En: "No, we mustn't give up.No: Ikke når vi er så nære," Mikkel insisterte.En: Not when we're so close," Mikkel insisted.No: En eldre dame på setet ved siden av dem smilte vennlig.En: An older lady in the seat next to them smiled kindly.No: "Jeg reiser ofte denne veien," sa hun.En: "I travel this way often," she said.No: "Har dere hørt om den gamle steinbroen like ved der deres familie hus bodde?En: "Have you heard about the old stone bridge near where your family's house was?No: Folk sier den stammer fra vikingtiden.En: People say it dates back to the Viking era."No: "Ina og Mikkel så på hverandre med overraskelse.En: Ina and Mikkel looked at each other in surprise.No: Gamle historier sprakk frem fra minnene.En: Old stories burst forth from their memories.No: Var dette broen bestemor snakket om?En: Was this the bridge their grandmother talked about?No: Etter en stund begynte toget å bevege seg igjen.En: After a while, the train began to move again.No: Følelsen av spenning spredte seg i vognen.En: A feeling of excitement spread through the carriage.No: Idet de nærmet seg destinasjonen, begynte tåke å legge seg over fjellene, som et teppe av mystikk.En: As they approached their destination, mist began to settle over the mountains, like a blanket of mystique.No: Endelig stoppet de ved Flåm.En: Finally, they stopped at Flåm.No: Søsknene gikk ned mot den beskrevne broen.En: The siblings walked down to the described bridge.No: Der, under løvverkets fargerike dekke, fant de den.En: There, under the colorful canopy of leaves, they found it.No: En gammel stein, med inskripsjoner de knapt kunne tyde.En: An old stone, with inscriptions they could hardly decipher.No: Mikkel kjente en varm følelse av tilknytning.En: Mikkel felt a warm sense of connection.No: "Se, Ina," sa han stolt.En: "Look, Ina," he said proudly.No: "Her er noe ekte.En: "Here is something real."No: "Ina bøyde seg, strøk fingrene over de grove steinene.En: Ina bent down, ran her fingers over the rough stones.No: Hun smilte, ikke lenger skeptisk.En: She smiled, no longer skeptical.No: "Kanskje det er mer i historiene enn jeg trodde.En: "Maybe there's more to the stories than I thought."No: "Sammen sto de der, hånd i hånd.En: Together they stood there, hand in hand.No: Mikkel følte seg nærmere familien, mens Ina så verdien i følelsesmessig tilknytning.En: Mikkel felt closer to the family, while Ina saw the value in emotional connection.No: På toget tilbake, delte de stillheten, begge tilfredse med reisen de hadde foretatt, både geografisk og emosjonelt.En: On the train back, they shared the silence, both satisfied with the journey they had undertaken, both geographically and emotionally.No: De hadde funnet en balansegang, hvor begge kunne hedre fortiden på deres egne måter.En: They had found a balance, where both could honor the past in their own ways.No: Dette var deres nye historie.En: This was their new story. Vocabulary Words:landscape: landskapfixed: festetbreathed: pustetskeptical: skeptiskfaintly: svaktroaring: brusendewaterfalls: fosserdelay: forsinkelseimpatiently: utålmodiginsisted: insistertekindly: vennligsmiled: smiltesurprise: overraskelsememories: minnenerumble: rumletexcitement: spenningmist: tåkeblanket: teppemystique: mystikkdestination: destinasjoncanopy: dekkeinscriptions: innskrifterdecipher: tydeconnection: tilknytningproudly: stoltemotional: følelsesmessigbalance: balansegangundertaken: foretattgeographically: geografiskhonor: hedre

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: A New Beginning: Finding Courage at Balaton's Harvest Fest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-09-29-07-38-20-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A nap már alacsonyan járt az égen, mikor a Balaton partján a fesztivál életre kelt.En: The sun hung low in the sky when the festival came to life on the shores of Balaton.Hu: Az őszi színekben pompázó falevelek úgy hullottak a földre, mint az elpergő idő pillanatai.En: The autumn-colored leaves fell to the ground like moments of time passing by.Hu: Az évnek ebben az időszakában a helyi aratófesztivál mindenkit izgalommal töltött el.En: At this time of year, the local harvest festival filled everyone with excitement.Hu: A főutcán sorakozó standok színes forgataga vonzotta a látogatókat, akik finomabbnál finomabb magyar ételeket és kézműves tárgyakat kóstolgattak, keresgéltek.En: The colorful array of stalls lining the main street attracted visitors who sampled exquisite Hungarian dishes and browsed for handcrafted items.Hu: Bence, a kissé visszahúzódó tanító, igyekezett elmerülni a nyüzsgésben, de gondolatai folyton máshol jártak.En: Bence, a somewhat shy teacher, tried to immerse himself in the bustle, but his thoughts constantly wandered elsewhere.Hu: Ott volt mellette Katalin, régi barátja, aki mindig biztatta, hogy merjen nyitni mások felé.En: Beside him was Katalin, an old friend who always encouraged him to open up to others.Hu: Most is vele tartott, hogy segítse őt a félelmei leküzdésében.En: She accompanied him now, too, to help him overcome his fears.Hu: "Próbáld meg ma este, Bence," mondta Katalin bátorítóan, miközben rápillantott egy közeledő, mosolygós lányra.En: "Give it a try tonight, Bence," said Katalin encouragingly, glancing at a smiling girl approaching.Hu: "Nézd, ott van Eszter.En: "Look, there's Eszter."Hu: "Eszter, a vidám és kalandvágyó utazási blogger, most járta először Magyarország e vidékét.En: Eszter, the cheerful and adventurous travel blogger, was visiting this part of Hungary for the first time.Hu: Célja az volt, hogy felfedezze és megörökítse a hagyományok szépségét.En: Her aim was to discover and capture the beauty of traditions.Hu: Könnyed mozdulattal közeledett a tömegben, szemében kíváncsiság tükröződött.En: She moved smoothly through the crowd, with curiosity reflected in her eyes.Hu: Bence szíve gyorsabban vert, de emlékezett Katalin szavaira.En: Bence's heart beat faster, but he remembered Katalin's words.Hu: "Légy őszinte, Bence.En: "Be honest, Bence.Hu: Mesélj neki a kedvenc történeteidről.En: Share your favorite stories with her."Hu: "A fesztivál közepette a hagyományos tánc következett.En: In the midst of the festival, the traditional dance began.Hu: Az emberek egymás kezét fogva kört alakítottak, hogy a népzene ütemére táncoljanak.En: People joined hands to form a circle and danced to the rhythm of folk music.Hu: Bence úgy érezte, ez a pillanat fontos számára.En: Bence felt this moment was important for him.Hu: Összeszedte bátorságát és lassan Eszter mellé lépett.En: He mustered up his courage and slowly stepped next to Eszter.Hu: "Szia, Eszter," kezdte bátortalanul.En: "Hi, Eszter," he started timidly.Hu: "Tudom, hogy szereted a történeteket.En: "I know you love stories.Hu: Szeretném elmesélni, mit jelent nekünk ez a fesztivál.En: I'd like to tell you what this festival means to us."Hu: "Eszter szívélyesen mosolygott.En: Eszter smiled warmly.Hu: "Nagyon örülnék, ha megosztanád velem.En: "I'd love for you to share with me."Hu: "Ahogy beszélgettek, Bence mesélt az aratófesztivál hagyományairól, a szőlővel és borral kapcsolatos szokásokról, és elmondta néhány régi mesét, amely itt, a Balaton partján születtek.En: As they talked, Bence recounted the traditions of the harvest festival, customs related to grapes and wine, and shared some old tales that originated here on the shores of Balaton.Hu: Eszter minden szavát figyelmesen hallgatta, és közben egyre közelebb került hozzá.En: Eszter listened attentively to every word, drawing progressively closer to him.Hu: A tánc végéhez közeledett, de az este varázsa még érezhető volt.En: As the dance neared its end, the magic of the evening was still palpable.Hu: Bence úgy érezte, hogy most másként látja saját magát.En: Bence felt he saw himself differently now.Hu: Merészebb és magabiztosabb lett.En: He was bolder and more confident.Hu: "Örülök, hogy találkoztunk, Bence," mondta Eszter mosolyogva, miközben a zene elhalkult.En: "I'm glad we met, Bence," said Eszter with a smile as the music quieted down.Hu: "Remélem, hogy lesz még alkalmam Magyarországot felfedezni.En: "I hope I'll have more chances to explore Hungary."Hu: ""Mindenképp," válaszolta Bence.En: "Absolutely," replied Bence.Hu: "Mi lenne, ha legközelebb is találkoznánk egy helyi eseményen?En: "How about we meet at another local event next time?Hu: Szívesen bevezetnélek még jobban a tradícióink rejtelmeibe.En: I'd be happy to introduce you further to the secrets of our traditions."Hu: "Eszter bólintott, és ahogy elbúcsúzott, Bence tudta, hogy valami új kezdődött számára.En: Eszter nodded, and as she said goodbye, Bence knew something new had begun for him.Hu: Bátrabban nézett a jövőbe, hiszen Katalin segítségével átlépte korábbi korlátait, és megnyitotta szívét egy új barátság felé.En: He looked to the future more bravely, as Katalin's help had enabled him to overcome previous barriers and open his heart to a new friendship.Hu: Az ősz új színt hozott az életébe, és Bence már várta, hogy a következő szüret mit tartogat majd kettejük számára.En: Autumn brought a new color to his life, and Bence eagerly awaited what the next harvest would hold for the two of them. Vocabulary Words:hung: jártshores: partjánimmerse: elmerülniwandered: jártakencouraged: biztatottmustered: összeszedtebustle: nyüzsgésbenexquisite: finomabbnálhandcrafted: kézművestimidly: bátortalanulrecounted: meséltattentively: figyelmesengrapes: szőlővelharvest: szüretcheerful: vidámadventurous: kalandvágyóblogger: bloggercuriosity: kíváncsiságrhythm: üteméremustered: összeszedtelush: pompázóexplore: felfedeznismoothly: könnyedapproaching: közeledőcapturing: megörökítsebolder: merészebboriginate: születtekmagical: varázsaconfident: magabiztosabbeagerly: várta

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Lost in Celebration: An Unplanned Adventure on the Amalfi Coast Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-09-29-07-38-20-it Story Transcript:It: Luca e Chiara erano entusiasti.En: Luca and Chiara were excited.It: Era autunno e il cielo era azzurro sopra la Costiera Amalfitana.En: It was autumn and the sky was blue above the Costiera Amalfitana.It: Gli alberi iniziavano a tingersi di colori caldi.En: The trees were beginning to turn warm colors.It: Luca, seduto al volante, sorrideva ampiamente.En: Luca, sitting behind the wheel, was smiling broadly.It: "Chiara, questo è il posto perfetto per un'avventura!"En: "Chiara, this is the perfect place for an adventure!"It: esclamò.En: he exclaimed.It: Chiara sospirò.En: Chiara sighed.It: "Sì, ma dobbiamo seguire la mappa, Luca.En: "Yes, but we need to follow the map, Luca.It: Non possiamo perderci."En: We can't get lost."It: Stavano viaggiando senza un piano preciso, cosa che a Chiara non piaceva.En: They were traveling without a precise plan, something Chiara didn't like.It: Ma Luca amava la libertà.En: But Luca loved freedom.It: Voleva esplorare, fermarsi quando voleva e ammirare i panorami senza pensieri.En: He wanted to explore, stop whenever he wanted, and admire the views without any worries.It: Chiara, invece, aveva preparato un itinerario dettagliato, con l'obiettivo di arrivare all'hotel in tempo.En: Chiara, on the other hand, had prepared a detailed itinerary aimed at arriving at the hotel on time.It: Mentre avanzavano lungo la stretta strada costiera, folte file di cipressi scorrevano ai lati.En: As they drove along the narrow coastal road, thick rows of cypress trees passed by on the sides.It: All'improvviso, Luca vide una piccola piazza decorata con bandiere colorate.En: Suddenly, Luca saw a small square decorated with colorful flags.It: "Guarda, Chiara!En: "Look, Chiara!It: Sembra esserci una festa."En: There seems to be a festival."It: Purtroppo, quando cercarono di chiedere indicazioni, nessuno capiva il loro italiano.En: Unfortunately, when they tried to ask for directions, no one understood their Italian.It: Erano immersi in un vivace festival d'autunno.En: They were amidst a lively autumn festival.It: La musica riempiva l'aria, e il profumo di castagne arrosto era ovunque.En: Music filled the air, and the smell of roasted chestnuts was everywhere.It: Luca era affascinato.En: Luca was fascinated.It: Chiara, però, era preoccupata.En: However, Chiara was worried.It: "Luca, non possiamo rimanere qui troppo a lungo."En: "Luca, we can't stay here too long."It: Ma Luca non ascoltava.En: But Luca wasn't listening.It: Un corteo di persone in colorati costumi si avvicinava, e senza pensarci due volte, Luca si unì a loro.En: A procession of people in colorful costumes was approaching, and without a second thought, Luca joined them.It: "Vieni, Chiara!"En: "Come, Chiara!"It: chiamò, prendendole la mano.En: he called, taking her hand.It: Chiara, riluttante, decise di seguirlo.En: Chiara, reluctant, decided to follow him.It: "Stiamo solo perdendo tempo!"En: "We're just wasting time!"It: gridò sopra la musica.En: she shouted over the music.It: Ma nel profondo, l'atmosfera la incuriosiva.En: But deep down, the atmosphere intrigued her.It: Le persone ballavano e cantavano, le strade erano piene di energia.En: People were dancing and singing, the streets were full of energy.It: Fiori decoravano ogni balcone.En: Flowers decorated every balcony.It: Improvvisamente, sentirono qualcuno dietro di loro gridare: "I vincitori del concorso per i migliori costumi sono i nostri amici stranieri!"En: Suddenly, they heard someone behind them shout: "The winners of the best costume contest are our foreign friends!"It: Sorpresi, e senza sapere come, si trovarono al centro dell'attenzione.En: Surprised and without knowing how, they found themselves at the center of attention.It: Una donna anziana li incoronò con ghirlande fatte di foglie e fiori.En: An elderly woman crowned them with garlands made of leaves and flowers.It: Luca scoppiò a ridere, alzando il trofeo di castagne dorate.En: Luca burst out laughing, raising the trophy of golden chestnuts.It: Chiara, inizialmente confusa, si unì a lui nel ballo.En: Chiara, initially confused, joined him in the dance.It: Attraversarono le strade, tenendosi per mano, accolti da applausi e risate.En: They crossed the streets, holding hands, welcomed by applause and laughter.It: Alla fine del corteo, un uomo con un sorriso amichevole si avvicinò.En: At the end of the procession, a man with a friendly smile approached them.It: "Parlo inglese," disse, "posso aiutarvi a trovare la strada per il vostro hotel."En: "I speak English," he said, "I can help you find your way to your hotel."It: Il sollievo di Chiara era immenso.En: Chiara's relief was immense.It: Mentre l'uomo spiegava loro la via, Chiara sentì un nuovo senso di libertà.En: As the man explained the way to them, Chiara felt a new sense of freedom.It: "Forse dovremmo lasciarci sorprendere più spesso, Luca," ammise.En: "Maybe we should let ourselves be surprised more often, Luca," she admitted.It: Luca le strinse la mano.En: Luca squeezed her hand.It: "Sì, Chiara.En: "Yes, Chiara.It: E forse io mi organizzerò un po' di più la prossima volta."En: And maybe I'll plan a bit more next time."It: Così, sotto un cielo che iniziava a tingersi d'oro, seguirono le indicazioni verso l'hotel, con un'esperienza indimenticabile in più nel cuore.En: So, under a sky that started to turn golden, they followed the directions to the hotel, with one more unforgettable experience in their hearts. Vocabulary Words:the adventure: l'avventuraexcited: entusiastithe wheel: il volanteto sigh: sospirareto admire: ammirarethe itinerary: l'itinerarioprecise: precisonarrow: strettathe procession: il corteothe trophy: il trofeothe costumes: i costumifriendly: amichevoleto be crowned: incoronatisurprised: sorpresito shout: gridareto get lost: perdersito explore: esplorarethe flag: la bandierato ask for directions: chiedere indicazionilively: vivaceapproaching: avvicinavareluctant: riluttanteto hold hands: tenersi per manothe balcony: il balconeto follow directions: seguire le indicazionithe garland: la ghirlandaroasted chestnuts: castagne arrostoto join: unirsithe relief: il sollievoimmense: immenso