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Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Turning the Tides of Doubt: Marisol's Entrepreneurial Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-04-29-22-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: En el corazón de la ciudad, un espacio vibrante conocido como el Incubador de Startups cobra vida cada mañana.En: In the heart of the city, a vibrant space known as the Incubador de Startups springs to life every morning.Es: Las paredes modernas, llenas de pantallas inteligentes, ecoan con la energía de emprendedores que persiguen sueños grandes.En: The modern walls, filled with smart screens, echo with the energy of entrepreneurs pursuing big dreams.Es: En un rincón animado, Marisol, Esteban y Carmen se preparan para un desafío crucial.En: In a lively corner, Marisol, Esteban, and Carmen prepare for a crucial challenge.Es: Marisol es una joven apasionada y dedicada.En: Marisol is a passionate and dedicated young woman.Es: Su startup se enfoca en soluciones sostenibles para el hogar.En: Her startup focuses on sustainable solutions for the home.Es: Pero, a pesar de su pasión, Marisol a menudo se siente insegura.En: But despite her passion, Marisol often feels insecure.Es: Esteban, su socio, tiene la habilidad de insuflar vida a sus ideas con su entusiasmo contagioso.En: Esteban, her partner, has the knack for breathing life into her ideas with his contagious enthusiasm.Es: Y Carmen, su mentora, es directa y sabia, siempre lista para ofrecer consejos honestos.En: And Carmen, her mentor, is direct and wise, always ready to offer honest advice.Es: Es primavera, y el sol calienta las calles que rodean el incubador.En: It's spring, and the sun warms the streets surrounding the incubator.Es: Marisol y Esteban necesitan comprar suministros de oficina importantes para impresionar a los inversores con su presentación.En: Marisol and Esteban need to buy important office supplies to impress the investors with their presentation.Es: Deciden visitar la pequeña tienda de suministros dentro del incubador.En: They decide to visit the small supply store inside the incubator.Es: La tienda está llena.En: The store is packed.Es: Las estanterías desbordan de carpetas, bolígrafos y todas esas cosas que podrían hacer la diferencia el día de la presentación.En: Shelves overflow with folders, pens, and all those things that could make the difference on presentation day.Es: Pero Marisol no tarda mucho en darse cuenta de que los artículos específicos que buscaba están agotados.En: But it doesn't take Marisol long to realize that the specific items she was looking for are out of stock.Es: Los clics llamativos para presentaciones de los que había oído hablar se han esfumado.En: The eye-catching presentation clickers she had heard about have disappeared.Es: Así como las carpetas ecológicas que deseaba.En: As well as the eco-friendly folders she wanted.Es: Mientras revisa las estanterías, Marisol escucha comentarios críticos de otros equipos.En: While browsing the shelves, Marisol hears critical comments from other teams.Es: "¿Ese proyecto?En: "That project?Es: No tiene futuro", dice una voz.En: It has no future," says a voice.Es: Su corazón se contrae de inseguridad.En: Her heart constricts with insecurity.Es: La confianza de Marisol tambalea.En: Marisol's confidence wavers.Es: Se queda inmóvil por un momento, pero sabe que no puede quedarse allí paralizada.En: She stands still for a moment, but she knows she can't stay there paralyzed.Es: "¿Qué hacemos ahora?En: "What do we do now?"Es: ", pregunta Esteban, manteniendo su ánimo.En: asks Esteban, keeping his spirits up.Es: Carmen, siempre práctica, dice: "Con lo que tienen, hagan magia.En: Carmen, always practical, says, "With what you have, make magic.Es: A veces lo simple es lo más efectivo".En: Sometimes simplicity is the most effective."Es: Marisol respira profundamente.En: Marisol takes a deep breath.Es: Esteban propone buscar en las áreas menos populares de la tienda.En: Esteban proposes looking in the less popular areas of the store.Es: En un estante olvidado, Marisol encuentra un lote de cartulinas recicladas y unos rotuladores de colores vivos.En: On a forgotten shelf, Marisol finds a batch of recycled cardboard and some brightly colored markers.Es: Una chispa de inspiración ilumina sus ojos.En: A spark of inspiration lights up her eyes.Es: "Podríamos hacer algo creativo", dice, empezando a sonreír.En: "We could do something creative," she says, starting to smile.Es: Esteban se une a ella, encantado.En: Esteban joins her, delighted.Es: Con sus nuevos hallazgos, Marisol y Esteban deciden improvisar.En: With their new finds, Marisol and Esteban decide to improvise.Es: Crean una serie de carteles dinámicos y creativos que representan la esencia de la sostenibilidad que defienden.En: They create a series of dynamic and creative posters that represent the essence of the sustainability they advocate.Es: Llenos de energía renovada, vuelven al incubador.En: Filled with renewed energy, they return to the incubator.Es: La presentación es un éxito.En: The presentation is a success.Es: Los inversores captan el espíritu único de su startup y sienten el compromiso detrás de cada palabra.En: The investors catch the unique spirit of their startup and feel the commitment behind every word.Es: Marisol, antes tan llena de dudas, ahora se siente más segura.En: Marisol, once so full of doubts, now feels more confident.Es: Ha aprendido que no se trata de la perfección, sino de tener confianza en su visión.En: She has learned that it's not about perfection, but about having confidence in her vision.Es: Abraza la idea de que la creatividad y la adaptabilidad son sus mayores aliados.En: She embraces the idea that creativity and adaptability are her greatest allies.Es: Al final, Marisol sabe que este es solo el comienzo de muchos desafíos, pero también de muchos triunfos.En: In the end, Marisol knows this is just the beginning of many challenges, but also of many triumphs.Es: Su camino en el mundo del emprendimiento es brillante y prometedor.En: Her path in the entrepreneurial world is bright and promising. Vocabulary Words:the heart: el corazónthe entrepreneur: el emprendedorthe dream: el sueñothe mentor: la mentorathe challenge: el desafíothe partner: el sociothe investor: el inversorthe shelf: la estanteríathe spark: la chispathe enthusiasm: el entusiasmothe advice: el consejothe simplicity: la simplicidadthe inspiration: la inspiraciónthe confidence: la confianzathe poster: el cartelthe essence: la esenciathe commitment: el compromisothe triumph: el triunfothe sustainability: la sostenibilidadthe adaptability: la adaptabilidadthe project: el proyectothe presentation: la presentaciónthe solution: la soluciónthe street: la callethe supply: el suministrothe folder: la carpetathe marker: el rotuladorthe doubt: la dudathe idea: la ideathe beginning: el comienzo

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Unlocking Success: Lessons from a Dutch Koningsdag Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-04-28-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De lucht was helder en de bloemen stonden in volle bloei.En: The sky was clear and the flowers were in full bloom.Nl: Het was Koningsdag in Nederland.En: It was Koningsdag in Nederland.Nl: De straten waren versierd met oranje vlaggetjes en overal klonk muziek en gelach.En: The streets were decorated with orange flags, and everywhere there was music and laughter.Nl: Sander, Mieke en Bram maakten een roadtrip door het Hollandse platteland.En: Sander, Mieke, and Bram were on a road trip through the Dutch countryside.Nl: Hun doel was een groot contract binnenhalen voor het bedrijf waar Sander werkte.En: Their goal was to secure a big contract for the company where Sander worked.Nl: Sander zat aan het stuur.En: Sander was behind the wheel.Nl: Hij was zenuwachtig.En: He was nervous.Nl: Overal waren mensen aan het feesten en dat veroorzaakte veel oponthoud.En: People were celebrating everywhere, causing a lot of delays.Nl: Hij wist dat hij op tijd moest zijn om zijn presentatie te geven, maar de reis duurde langer dan verwacht.En: He knew he needed to be on time to give his presentation, but the trip was taking longer than expected.Nl: "Relax, Sander," zei Mieke, die achterin zat.En: "Relax, Sander," said Mieke, who was sitting in the back.Nl: "We komen er wel."En: "We'll get there."Nl: Bram, die naast Sander zat, wees naar een dorpje in de verte.En: Bram, sitting next to Sander, pointed to a village in the distance.Nl: "Laten we daar even stoppen.En: "Let's stop there for a moment.Nl: Kijk, het lijkt erop dat ze een markt hebben voor Koningsdag.En: Look, it seems they have a market for Koningsdag.Nl: Misschien kunnen we wat inspiratie opdoen."En: Maybe we can gather some inspiration."Nl: Sander aarzelde, maar uiteindelijk stemde hij in.En: Sander hesitated, but eventually agreed.Nl: Ze parkeerden de auto en liepen het dorpje in.En: They parked the car and walked into the village.Nl: De straten waren gevuld met kraampjes en vrolijke mensen in oranje kleding.En: The streets were filled with stalls and cheerful people dressed in orange.Nl: Kinderen speelden spelletjes en er klonk gezellige muziek.En: Children played games, and lively music filled the air.Nl: Terwijl ze over de markt liepen, keek Sander om zich heen.En: As they walked through the market, Sander looked around.Nl: Hij zag blije gezichten, hoorde het gelach en voelde een bepaalde saamhorigheid.En: He saw happy faces, heard laughter, and felt a certain sense of togetherness.Nl: Ineens had hij een ingeving.En: Suddenly, he had a revelation.Nl: Hij besefte dat zijn presentatie niet alleen over cijfers en statistieken hoefde te gaan.En: He realized that his presentation didn't have to be only about numbers and statistics.Nl: Het kon ook gaan over verbinding, over samen vieren en delen.En: It could also be about connection, about celebrating and sharing together.Nl: Toen ze verder reden, begon Sander enthousiast zijn ideeën te delen met Mieke en Bram.En: As they drove further, Sander began eagerly sharing his ideas with Mieke and Bram.Nl: "We kunnen de presentatie anders aanpakken," zei hij.En: "We can approach the presentation differently," he said.Nl: "Het moet niet alleen informatief zijn, maar ook inspirerend!"En: "It should not only be informative, but also inspiring!"Nl: Uiteindelijk, precies op tijd, arriveerden ze op hun bestemming.En: Eventually, just in time, they arrived at their destination.Nl: Sander stond vol vertrouwen voor de zaal.En: Sander stood confidently before the room.Nl: Zijn presentatie ging niet alleen over het product dat hij verkocht, maar ook over de kracht van samenkomst en viering, net zoals op Koningsdag.En: His presentation wasn't just about the product he was selling, but also about the power of gathering and celebration, just like on Koningsdag.Nl: Het publiek reageerde enthousiast.En: The audience responded enthusiastically.Nl: Ze applaudisseerden luid en Sander voelde een golf van trots.En: They applauded loudly, and Sander felt a wave of pride.Nl: Hij had het gedaan.En: He had done it.Nl: Hij had niet alleen het contract binnengehaald, maar ook zijn plek binnen het bedrijf verstevigd.En: He had not only secured the contract but also strengthened his position within the company.Nl: Op de weg terug naar huis, keek Sander uit het raam.En: On the way back home, Sander looked out the window.Nl: Het platteland was nog steeds even prachtig.En: The countryside was just as beautiful as before.Nl: Hij realiseerde zich dat hij veel had geleerd.En: He realized he had learned a lot.Nl: Soms moet je het moment omarmen en zien wat het je kan brengen.En: Sometimes, you have to embrace the moment and see what it can bring you.Nl: En dat is precies wat hij die dag had gedaan.En: And that is exactly what he had done that day. Vocabulary Words:clear: helderbloom: bloeicountryside: plattelandsecure: binnenhalennervous: zenuwachtigdelays: oponthoudapproach: aanpakkeninspiration: inspiratiecheerful: vrolijkerevelation: ingevingtogetherness: saamhorigheidconnection: verbindingcelebrating: viereneagerly: enthousiastinformative: informatiefinspiring: inspirerendconfidently: vol vertrouwenaudience: publiekapplauded: applaudisseerdenpride: trotsembrace: omarmendestination: bestemmingstalls: kraampjespresentation: presentatiecompany: bedrijfcelebration: vieringvehicle: voertuigmarket: marktrealize: realiserencontract: contract

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Embracing the Unknown: A Journey of Rediscovery in Lofoten Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-04-28-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Sigrid satt ved vinduet og så på landskapet utenfor.En: Sigrid sat by the window and watched the landscape outside.No: De snirklete veiene i Lofoten bød på nye skatter bak hver sving.En: The winding roads in Lofoten offered new treasures behind every turn.No: Fjellene sto stolte mot himmelen, og de blå bølgene fra havet kysset forsiktig klippene.En: The mountains stood proudly against the sky, and the blue waves from the sea gently kissed the cliffs.No: Ved siden av henne satt Leif, fokusert på veien, som vanlig planmessig.En: Beside her sat Leif, focused on the road, as usual planned and systematic.No: "Se," sa Sigrid og pekte på kartet sitt.En: "Look," said Sigrid, pointing at her map.No: "Der er en sti. Kanskje vi finner noe spesielt."En: "There's a path. Maybe we'll find something special."No: Leif nølte.En: Leif hesitated.No: "Det er ikke på ruten vår. Vi vet ikke hvor det fører."En: "It's not on our route. We don't know where it leads."No: "Ja, men det er jo det som er spennende!" svarte Sigrid med et smil, så lys som den gryende våren rundt dem.En: "Yes, but that's what's exciting!" replied Sigrid with a smile as bright as the budding spring around them.No: Til slutt ga Leif etter.En: Finally, Leif relented.No: Han svingte bilen inn på den smale, umerkede veien.En: He turned the car onto the narrow, unmarked road.No: Begge var stille en stund, og kun lyden av grus under dekkene kunne høres.En: Both were quiet for a while, and only the sound of gravel under the tires could be heard.No: Veien krøllet seg inn i skogen, vekk fra de travle veiene.En: The road curled into the forest, away from the busy roads.No: Da de nærmet seg slutten av stien, åpenbarte en bortgjemt perle seg foran dem.En: As they approached the end of the path, a hidden gem revealed itself before them.No: En avsidesliggende strand strakte seg ut, omfavnet av høye klipper på den ene siden og det uendelige, blå havet på den andre.En: A secluded beach stretched out, embraced by high cliffs on one side and the endless, blue sea on the other.No: Solen var i ferd med å gå ned, sendte et kaleidoskop av rødoransje og lilla nyanser over himmelen og refleksene danset på vannet.En: The sun was setting, casting a kaleidoscope of red-orange and purple hues across the sky, and reflections danced on the water.No: "Fantastisk," hvisket Leif, tapt i øyeblikket.En: "Amazing," whispered Leif, lost in the moment.No: Sigrids kamera fanget scenen, men ingen av de to kunne slutte å beundre synet foran dem.En: Sigrid's camera captured the scene, but neither of them could stop admiring the sight in front of them.No: De satte seg sammen på stranden, hørte bølgene som rolig kom og gikk.En: They sat together on the beach, listening to the waves calmly coming and going.No: "Jeg skjønner nå," sa Leif til slutt.En: "I understand now," Leif said finally.No: "Det er noe spesielt med å ikke vite hva som kommer.En: "There's something special about not knowing what's coming.No: Jeg liker det."En: I like it."No: Sigrid smilte.En: Sigrid smiled.No: "Noen ganger må man bare følge hjertet, ikke kartet."En: "Sometimes you just have to follow your heart, not the map."No: De satt der til mørket begynte å senke seg, stille og full av undring.En: They sat there until darkness began to fall, silent and full of wonder.No: Det var ikke lenger noen hast med å returnere til de kjente veiene.En: There was no longer any rush to return to the familiar roads.No: Leif hadde oppdaget gleden ved å omfavne det ukjente, ved å la eventyret lede dem.En: Leif had discovered the joy of embracing the unknown, of letting adventure lead them.No: Reisen var ikke lenger bare en plan; den var blitt en reise fylt med nye oppdagelser og åpenbaringer, og for begge betydde det en ny begynnelse.En: The journey was no longer just a plan; it had become a voyage filled with new discoveries and revelations, and for both, it meant a new beginning. Vocabulary Words:landscape: landskapwinding: snirkletetreasures: skatterbudding: gryendehesitated: nølterelented: ga ettergravel: grusrevealed: åpenbartehidden: bortgjemtsecluded: avsidesliggendeembraced: omfavnetkaleidoscope: kaleidoskophues: nyanseradmiring: beundrewonder: undringfamiliar: kjenteembracing: omfavnevoyage: reisediscoveries: oppdagelserrevelations: åpenbaringerapproached: nærmetroad: veiwave: bølgekissed: kyssetmap: kartleads: føreradventure: eventyrcaptured: fangetquiet: stilledarkness: mørket

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Breaking the Silence: An Easter Family Revelation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-04-26-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De lucht was helder en fris.En: The sky was clear and fresh.Nl: Tulpen bloeiden in felle kleuren langs de weg.En: Tulpen bloomed in bright colors along the road.Nl: Sven en Daphne reden samen terug naar hun ouderlijk huis voor het paasfeest.En: Sven and Daphne were driving back to their parental home for the Easter celebration.Nl: Ze hadden dit ritueel al vaak gedaan, maar dit keer was anders.En: They had done this ritual many times, but this time was different.Nl: Spanningen hadden zich opgestapeld, vooral tussen Daphne en hun ouders.En: Tensions had built up, especially between Daphne and their parents.Nl: Hun ouderlijk huis was groot en gezellig.En: Their parental home was large and cozy.Nl: Pastelkleurige decoraties hingen overal.En: Pastel-colored decorations were hanging everywhere.Nl: De lucht rook naar de traditionele gerechten die op tafel stonden.En: The air smelled of the traditional dishes on the table.Nl: Maar ondanks de vrolijke versieringen hing er een spanning in de lucht.En: But despite the cheerful decorations, there was a tension in the air.Nl: Sven, de oudste van de twee, had altijd de rol van vredestichter.En: Sven, the older of the two, had always played the role of peacemaker.Nl: Hij wilde dat iedereen gelukkig was, vooral tijdens de feestdagen.En: He wanted everyone to be happy, especially during the holidays.Nl: Daphne was zijn jongere zus, cynisch en vaak stil.En: Daphne was his younger sister, cynical and often quiet.Nl: Ze voelde zich vaak niet begrepen door de rest van de familie.En: She often felt misunderstood by the rest of the family.Nl: Tijdens het eten lachte iedereen, maar het was gespannen.En: During dinner, everyone laughed, but it was tense.Nl: Daphne zei weinig en roerde alleen maar in haar puree.En: Daphne said little and just stirred her mashed potatoes.Nl: Sven zag dit en maakte zich zorgen.En: Sven noticed this and became worried.Nl: Hij moest iets doen.En: He needed to do something.Nl: Hij besloot, na lang twijfelen, om zijn zus aan te spreken.En: After much hesitation, he decided to speak to his sister.Nl: “Daphne, wil je iets delen?En: "Daphne, would you like to share something?"Nl: ” vroeg Sven voorzichtig.En: Sven asked cautiously.Nl: Het was stil, iedereen keek op.En: It was quiet, and everyone looked up.Nl: Daphne keek verrast.En: Daphne looked surprised.Nl: Ze had verwacht dat Sven zich aan de traditie van stilzwijgen zou houden.En: She had expected Sven to stick to the tradition of silence.Nl: Tot ieders verbazing nam ze een diepe ademhaling.En: To everyone's surprise, she took a deep breath.Nl: “Ik voel me vaak alleen, niet gehoord.En: "I often feel alone, not heard.Nl: Het is alsof mijn meningen niet tellen,” begon Daphne voorzichtig.En: It's as if my opinions don't count," Daphne began cautiously.Nl: Haar ouders keken met grote ogen en luisterden aandachtig.En: Her parents looked on with wide eyes and listened attentively.Nl: Sven moedigde haar aan.En: Sven encouraged her.Nl: “Vertel ons meer, we willen je begrijpen.En: "Tell us more, we want to understand you."Nl: ” Daphne vertelde over hoe ze zich vaak buitengesloten voelde en dat ze wilde dat meisjes zoals zij in de familie gehoord werden.En: Daphne spoke about how she often felt excluded and that she wanted girls like her in the family to be heard.Nl: Haar eerlijkheid bracht een stilte, gevuld met begrip en reflectie.En: Her honesty brought a silence filled with understanding and reflection.Nl: Om de beurt begonnen de familieleden hun gevoelens en gedachten te delen.En: In turn, family members began to share their feelings and thoughts.Nl: Er was veel onuitgesproken spanning geweest.En: There had been a lot of unspoken tension.Nl: Het was een opluchting om eindelijk de woorden te vinden.En: It was a relief to finally find the words.Nl: Tijdens het dessert was de sfeer anders.En: During dessert, the mood was different.Nl: Er was nog veel te bespreken, maar er was een begin gemaakt.En: There was much still to discuss, but a start had been made.Nl: Sven realiseerde zich dat vrede niet altijd stilzwijgen betekende.En: Sven realized that peace did not always mean silence.Nl: Soms betekende het moeilijke gesprekken beginnen.En: Sometimes it meant starting difficult conversations.Nl: Daphne ontdekte dat haar familie wel degelijk bereid was te luisteren en te veranderen.En: Daphne discovered that her family was indeed willing to listen and change.Nl: De avond eindigde rustig.En: The evening ended quietly.Nl: De geur van paastaart vulde de kamer.En: The smell of Easter cake filled the room.Nl: De pastelkleuren leken nu levendiger.En: The pastel colors now seemed more vibrant.Nl: Er was hoop voor een meer begripvolle toekomst.En: There was hope for a more understanding future.Nl: En zo keerde Sven die avond huiswaarts, wetend dat dit het begin was van iets beters.En: And so Sven returned home that night, knowing this was the beginning of something better.Nl: De geur van lente en de nieuwe groei buiten weerspiegelden de verandering in hun harten.En: The smell of spring and the new growth outside reflected the change in their hearts. Vocabulary Words:bloomed: bloeidenritual: ritueeltensions: spanningenparental: ouderlijkcozy: gezelligdecorations: decoratiescheerful: vrolijkepeacemaker: vredestichtercynical: cynischhesitation: twijfelendeep breath: diepe ademhalingopinions: meningenexcluded: buitengeslotenhonesty: eerlijkheidreflection: reflectieunspoken: onuitgesprokendessert: dessertvibrant: levendigerunderstanding: begripvollesilence: stilzwijgenrelief: opluchtingattentively: aandachtigquietly: rustigstarting: beginnenfilled: gevuldattitudes: houdingengrowth: groeitradition: traditietransformation: veranderingunderstood: begrepen

Fluent Fiction - Danish: A Splash of Memories: Serendipity by the Little Mermaid Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-04-19-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Kasper og Signe stod ved Den Lille Havfrue i København.En: Kasper and Signe stood by the Little Mermaid in København.Da: Vejret var klart, og foråret havde farvet byen grøn.En: The weather was clear, and spring had painted the city green.Da: Turister gik forbi og betragtede den berømte statue.En: Tourists walked by and gazed at the famous statue.Da: Kasper, der altid elskede at tage billeder, besluttede at fange øjeblikket med en selfie.En: Kasper, who always loved taking pictures, decided to capture the moment with a selfie.Da: "Kom,” sagde han til Signe, “lad os tage et billede sammen med havfruen!” Signe nikkede og smilede, mens Kasper holdt telefonen frem.En: "Come,” he said to Signe, “let's take a picture together with the mermaid!” Signe nodded and smiled as Kasper held the phone out.Da: Mens de grinede og poserede, mistede Kasper pludselig grebet om sin telefon.En: As they laughed and posed, Kasper suddenly lost his grip on his phone.Da: Den gled fra hans hånd og plumpede ned i vandet med et lille plask.En: It slipped from his hand and plopped into the water with a small splash.Da: Kasper gispede og kiggede fortvivlet på Signe.En: Kasper gasped and looked desperately at Signe.Da: “Åh nej!En: “Oh no!Da: Min telefon!” Kasper vidste, han havde mange værdifulde billeder på den.En: My phone!” Kasper knew he had many valuable pictures on it.Da: Han så ind i vandet.En: He peered into the water.Da: Telefonen lå på bunden, men vandet var koldt og dybt.En: The phone lay at the bottom, but the water was cold and deep.Da: Kasper stillede sig selv spørgsmålet: Skulle han hente den?En: Kasper asked himself: Should he retrieve it?Da: Skulle han bede om hjælp?En: Should he ask for help?Da: Signe lagde en hånd på hans skulder.En: Signe placed a hand on his shoulder.Da: “Ingen ko på isen, Kasper.En: “No cow on the ice, Kasper.Da: Vi finder en løsning.” Hun spejdede omkring dem og fik øje på nogle grene og en plastikpose.En: We'll find a solution.” She looked around them and spotted some branches and a plastic bag.Da: “Vent,” sagde hun.En: “Wait,” she said.Da: Sammen samlede de grene og satte dem sammen med posen og en klæbrig sukkervrik til en slags redskab.En: Together they gathered branches and combined them with the bag and a sticky candy piece to create a sort of tool.Da: Med lidt kluntet manøvre formåede de at nå telefonen og trække den op fra vandet.En: With some clumsy maneuvering, they managed to reach the phone and pull it up from the water.Da: Kasper kunne næsten ikke tro det.En: Kasper could hardly believe it.Da: Hans telefon var tilbage, men våd og stille.En: His phone was back, but wet and silent.Da: “Den skal nok tørres og repareres,” sagde Signe.En: “It needs to be dried and repaired,” said Signe.Da: Kasper nikkede, en smule lettet, men han kunne ikke lade være med at smile til Signe.En: Kasper nodded, slightly relieved, but he couldn't help but smile at Signe.Da: Mens alt dette skete, havde hun taget billeder af hele episoden med sin egen telefon.En: During all of this, she had taken pictures of the whole episode with her own phone.Da: Da de gik væk fra statuen, så Kasper på de billeder, Signe havde taget.En: As they walked away from the statue, Kasper looked at the pictures Signe had taken.Da: Hvert billede viste grin og virkelige øjeblikke.En: Each picture showed laughter and real moments.Da: Kasper følte en varm glæde.En: Kasper felt a warm joy.Da: Kameraet havde endelig fanget noget andet: et værdifuldt minde med en ven.En: The camera had finally captured something else: a valuable memory with a friend.Da: Den dag lærte Kasper en vigtig ting.En: That day, Kasper learned an important thing.Da: Han indså, at det ikke altid er nødvendigt at holde fast i øjeblikke gennem en skærm.En: He realized that it's not always necessary to hold onto moments through a screen.Da: Nogle gange er det mere værdifuldt bare at være til stede og nyde øjeblikket med folk omkring sig.En: Sometimes, it's more valuable just to be present and enjoy the moment with the people around you.Da: Det var en lærerig eftermiddag ved Den Lille Havfrue, som Kasper sent ville glemme.En: It was an enlightening afternoon by the Little Mermaid that Kasper would not soon forget. Vocabulary Words:clear: klartgazed: betragtedecapture: fangegrip: grebgasped: gispededesperately: fortvivletretrieve: henteshoulder: skuldersolution: løsningspotted: fik øje påbranches: greneplastic bag: plastikposesticky: klæbrigmaneuvering: manøvrereach: nåhardly: næsten ikkeslightly relieved: en smule lettetepisodes: episoderrealized: indsånecessary: nødvendigtenlightening: lærerigfortnight: fjortendagesvaluable: værdifuldepresent: til stedeenjoy: nydeposed: poseredeslipped: gledbottom: bundendry: tørresforget: glemme

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: From Chaos to Culinary Masterpiece: Sigrid's Seafood Surprise Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-04-19-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: På våren, når solen endelig begynner å varme Bergen, trekker folk til Fisketorget.En: In the spring, when the sun finally begins to warm Bergen, people flock to the Fisketorget.No: Det er et yrende hav av farger og lukter.En: It is a bustling sea of colors and aromas.No: Fersk fisk og skalldyr ligger på rad og rekke, skinner i sollyset.En: Fresh fish and shellfish are lined up, glistening in the sunlight.No: Midt i denne travle vrimmelen står Sigrid.En: Amid this busy crowd stands Sigrid.No: Hun er en håpefull, ny kokk med en drøm om å imponere byens matkritikere.En: She is a hopeful, new chef with a dream of impressing the city's food critics.No: Sigrid sjekker listen sin nøye.En: Sigrid checks her list carefully.No: Hun har planlagt en rett av torsk og reker, men i dag må hun jobbe med det som er tilgjengelig.En: She has planned a dish of cod and shrimp, but today she must work with what is available.No: Knut, hennes gode venn, følger etter henne, alltid med et smil.En: Knut, her good friend, follows her, always with a smile.No: "Hei, Sigrid!En: "Hey, Sigrid!No: Trenger du noen til å bære?En: Need someone to carry something?"No: " spør han lattermildt.En: he asks with a laugh.No: Sigrid smiler tilbake.En: Sigrid smiles back.No: "Ja, vennligst pass på at ingen stjeler min sjømat.En: "Yes, please make sure no one steals my seafood."No: "Men i kaoset av markedet blander alt seg sammen.En: But in the chaos of the market, everything gets mixed up.No: Kasser flyttes, og plutselig står Sigrid med en ukjent samling av sjømat - blekksprut, krabbe og blåskjell.En: Crates are moved, and suddenly Sigrid stands with an unfamiliar collection of seafood - octopus, crab, and mussels.No: Hun føler panikken nærme seg.En: She feels panic approaching.No: Hva skal hun gjøre nå?En: What is she going to do now?No: Kritikerne er på vei.En: The critics are on their way.No: Sigrid må handle raskt.En: Sigrid must act quickly.No: Uten en bedre plan bestemmer hun seg for å improvisere.En: Without a better plan, she decides to improvise.No: "Knut, hjelp meg å få alt dette inn på kjøkkenet!En: "Knut, help me get all this into the kitchen!No: Vi må finne på noe nytt!En: We have to come up with something new!"No: "Knut smiler bredt.En: Knut grins broadly.No: "Slapp av, dette klarer vi sammen.En: "Relax, we can handle this together."No: "De begynner å forberede.En: They start preparing.No: Sigrid rører ivrig, mens Knut prøver å følge hennes instrukser.En: Sigrid stirs eagerly, while Knut tries to follow her instructions.No: I nærheten står Astrid, kjent for sine formidable kokkeferdigheter.En: Nearby stands Astrid, known for her formidable cooking skills.No: Hun observerer det hele, skeptisk, men nysgjerrig.En: She observes the whole scene, skeptical but curious.No: "Astrid, vi trenger hjelp!En: "Astrid, we need help!No: Vil du være med?En: Want to join?"No: " roper Sigrid.En: Sigrid calls out.No: Astrid hever øyenbrynene, men nikker.En: Astrid raises her eyebrows but nods.No: "Greit, men jeg tar ikke ansvar for noe rot.En: "Alright, but I'm not taking responsibility for any mess."No: "Sammen jobber de febrilsk.En: Together, they work frantically.No: Sigrid bestemmer seg for å lage en sjømatgryte.En: Sigrid decides to make a seafood stew.No: Hun blander blekksprut med krabbe og blåskjell, tilsetter urter og krydder.En: She mixes the octopus with crab and mussels, adding herbs and spices.No: Men i kjaset oppstår en ulykke.En: But in the hustle, an accident happens.No: Flammer slår opp fra pannen, og en del av torget blir tovet i røyk.En: Flames leap up from the pan, and part of the market is enveloped in smoke.No: Alarmen går, og folk roper.En: The alarm goes off, and people shout.No: "Å nei!En: "Oh no!"No: " utbryter Knut.En: exclaims Knut.No: "Hva gjør vi nå?En: "What do we do now?"No: "Heldigvis er brannvaktene raske på pletten.En: Fortunately, the fire guards are quick on the scene.No: I løpet av kort tid er brannen slukket, og markedet puster lettet ut.En: In a short time, the fire is extinguished, and the market breathes a sigh of relief.No: Til tross for kaoset, tar Sigrid gryten med til kritikerne.En: Despite the chaos, Sigrid brings the stew to the critics.No: Til Sigrids overraskelse er anmelderne imponert.En: To Sigrid's surprise, the reviewers are impressed.No: De elsker kombinasjonen av smaker og beskriver retten som "en uventet suksess.En: They love the combination of flavors and describe the dish as "an unexpected success."No: "Når kvelden kommer og markedet roer seg, gir Sigrid et lettet sukk.En: When evening comes and the market calms down, Sigrid breathes a sigh of relief.No: Hun snur seg mot Knut og Astrid.En: She turns to Knut and Astrid.No: "Takk, dere.En: "Thank you both.No: Dette kunne jeg aldri gjort uten dere.En: I could never have done this without you."No: "Astrid smiler sjeldent.En: Astrid rarely smiles.No: "Noen ganger er det beste du kan gjøre å ta sjanser," sier hun.En: "Sometimes the best you can do is take chances," she says.No: Sigrid smiler for seg selv.En: Sigrid smiles to herself.No: Hun lærte at improvisasjon og samarbeid kan bryte nye grenser.En: She learned that improvisation and collaboration can break new boundaries.No: Og i all røra fant hun en uventet vei til suksess.En: And in all the chaos, she found an unexpected path to success.No: I løpet av én hektisk dag på Fisketorget hadde Sigrid oppdaget kraften i å være spontan.En: During one hectic day at the Fisketorget, Sigrid discovered the power of being spontaneous. Vocabulary Words:flock: trekkerbustling: yrendeglistening: skinnerimposing: imponerecrates: kasserunfamiliar: ukjentshellfish: skalldyrponders: undersøktepanicked: panikkenapproaching: nærme segimprovise: improviserefrantically: febrilskskeptical: skeptiskcurious: nysgjerrigobserves: observererformidable: formidableinstructions: instrukserraises: hevereyebrows: øyenbryneneresponsibility: ansvarspices: krydderhustle: kjasetaccident: ulykkeenveloped: tovetshout: roperextinguished: slukketdespite: til tross forcombination: kombinasjonensuccess: suksesschances: sjanser

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Nami Island's Festival: Where Art Blooms and Hearts Open Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-04-17-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 남이섬의 봄은 마치 동화 속 장면 같았다.En: The spring at Nami Island was like a scene out of a fairy tale.Ko: 벚꽃이 흩날리며 날마다 컬러풀한 잎들이 바람에 춤을 췄다.En: Cherry blossoms fluttered, and colorful leaves danced in the wind every day.Ko: 매년 이맘때면 문화 페스티벌이 섬을 가득 채웠다.En: Around this time every year, a cultural festival filled the island.Ko: 현수는 남이섬에 들어서며 숨을 깊게 들이마셨다.En: Hyunsoo took a deep breath as he entered Nami Island.Ko: 그는 조용하고 내성적인 화가였다.En: He was a quiet and introverted artist.Ko: 요즘 그의 작업은 지루하게 느껴졌고, 새로운 영감을 찾고 싶었다.En: Lately, his work felt dull, and he wanted to find new inspiration.Ko: "어떤 걸 그릴 수 있을까?En: "What could I draw?"Ko: " 현수는 발걸음을 한 걸음 한 걸음 떼면서 자신에게 물었다.En: Hyunsoo asked himself as he took step by step.Ko: 마침 배경에서 음악 소리가 들리고, 사람들이 모여 있는 곳으로 발길이 향했다.En: Just then, he heard music in the background and turned his steps toward where people were gathered.Ko: 그곳에는 여러 예술가들의 작품들이 펼쳐져 있었다.En: There, numerous artists' works were on display.Ko: 그 중 하나의 부스가 현수의 눈길을 사로잡았다.En: One booth caught Hyunsoo's eye.Ko: 많은 색깔이 있어 마치 작은 무지개 같았다.En: It was so colorful it resembled a small rainbow.Ko: 바로 그곳에서 마리는 그녀의 예술을 선보이고 있었다.En: Mari was showcasing her art right there.Ko: 그녀는 생기있고 자유로운 영혼을 가진 지역 예술가였다.En: She was a lively and free-spirited local artist.Ko: 그녀는 큰 미소를 지으며 그의 눈을 맞췄다.En: She looked him in the eye with a big smile.Ko: 현수는 마음속에 작은 불안감을 느꼈다.En: Hyunsoo felt a slight anxiety in his heart.Ko: 하지만 새로운 영감을 위해서는 이 기회를 피할 수 없었다.En: However, he couldn't avoid this opportunity if he wanted new inspiration.Ko: 그는 용기를 내어 마리의 부스 앞으로 다가갔다.En: He mustered the courage to approach Mari's booth.Ko: “안녕하세요, 저는 현수입니다.En: "Hello, I'm Hyunsoo.Ko: 정말 멋진 작품들이네요!En: These are really marvelous works!"Ko: ” 현수가 말하며 그림을 둘러보았다.En: Hyunsoo said as he looked around at the paintings.Ko: 그의 목소리는 떨렸지만, 진심이었다.En: His voice trembled, but he was sincere.Ko: “안녕하세요, 저는 마리예요.En: "Hello, I'm Mari.Ko: 당신도 예술가이신가요?En: Are you an artist too?"Ko: ” 마리가 웃으며 대답했다.En: Mari replied with a smile.Ko: 그들은 작품과 창의성에 대해 대화를 나누기 시작했다.En: They began to talk about their works and creativity.Ko: 시간이 흐를수록 현수의 마음은 점점 열리기 시작했다.En: As time went by, Hyunsoo's heart started to open up.Ko: 그의 내면 깊은 곳에서 따뜻함이 솟아올랐다.En: Warmth surged from deep within him.Ko: “나는 최근에 영감을 잃은 것 같아요.En: "I feel like I've lost my inspiration recently.Ko: 무엇이든 새로움을 찾고 싶어요,” 현수가 솔직하게 털어놓았다.En: I want to find something new," Hyunsoo confessed honestly.Ko: “때로는 다른 사람과의 교류가 해답이 되기도 해요,” 마리가 제안했다.En: "Sometimes interacting with others can be the answer," Mari suggested.Ko: 그녀의 말은 현수의 마음에 깊이 와 닿았다.En: Her words deeply resonated with Hyunsoo's heart.Ko: 그들은 즉흥적으로 작은 공동 작품을 시작했다.En: They spontaneously started a small collaborative piece.Ko: 둘의 손이 붓을 마주치며, 서로의 색을 섞어갔다.En: As their hands met brushes, they blended each other's colors.Ko: 우연한 만남과 대화는 현수에게 새로운 시각을 선물했다.En: The serendipitous meeting and conversation gifted Hyunsoo with a new perspective.Ko: 그는 예술은 단독의 과정이 아니라는 것을 깨달았다.En: He realized that art is not a solitary process.Ko: 페스티벌이 끝난 후, 현수는 새로운 아이디어가 담긴 공책을 손에 쥐고 섬을 떠났다.En: After the festival ended, Hyunsoo left the island with a notebook full of new ideas.Ko: 마리와의 우정도 그에게 소중함을 안겨주었다.En: The friendship with Mari also gave him a sense of preciousness.Ko: 이제 그는 주변의 모든 것이 영감이 될 수 있다는 것을 알게 되었다.En: Now, he knew that everything around him could be a source of inspiration.Ko: 그리고, 초원의 바람처럼 마음이 가벼웠다.En: And, like the wind on the meadow, his heart felt light. Vocabulary Words:fluttered: 흩날리며danced: 춤을 췄다introspective: 내성적인dull: 지루하게booth: 부스mustered: 용기를 내어trembled: 떨렸다sincere: 진심resonated: 와 닿았다spontaneously: 즉흥적으로collaborative: 공동blended: 섞어갔다serendipitous: 우연한preciousness: 소중함anxiety: 불안감interacting: 교류perspective: 시각solitary: 단독introverted: 내성적인exhibition: 전시marvelous: 멋진courage: 용기surged: 솟아올랐다canvas: 캔버스meadow: 초원serene: 고요한exuberant: 생기있고realm: 세계quaint: 예스러운infuse: 주입

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Finding Balance: Uri's Passover Epiphany Amidst Deadlines Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-04-13-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: בחדר גדול במשרד תאגידי הומה חיים, אישי וביצות של מחשבים זמזמו לצד שיחות בלתי פוסקות, נשקפו חלונות גבוהים, והיה ניתן לראות את האביב פורח בחוץ.En: In a large room in a bustling corporate office, personal items and the hum of computer zones accompanied endless conversations.He: אורי ישב במשרדו, מרוכז בעבודתו וחשב על המשימה הקשה שלו.En: Tall windows revealed the blooming spring outside.He: הוא ידע שהחג קרב, ופסח מתקרב.En: Uri sat in his office, focused on his work, pondering over his difficult task.He: אורי הרגיש את הלחץ גובר – בין הדרישה לעמוד בלוחות הזמנים הקשוחים בעבודה לבין הרצון להיות עם משפחתו בליל הסדר.En: He knew the holiday was approaching, and Passover was near.He: נעה ניגשה אליו בשקט.En: Uri felt the pressure increasing — between the demand to meet tight deadlines at work and the desire to be with his family on the Seder night.He: היא הייתה עמיתתו הטובה ושמרה תמיד על חיוך חם והקשבה אמיתית.En: @Noa approached him quietly.He: "נו, איך אתה מסתדר?En: She was his good colleague, always maintaining a warm smile and genuine attentiveness.He: " היא שאלה, כשהיא מביטה בערמות הנייר והתזכירים שהצטברו על שולחנו.En: "So, how are you managing?"He: "יש דד-ליין מחר," השיב אורי בקול עייף.En: she asked, glancing at the piles of papers and memos that had accumulated on his desk.He: "אבל גם ליל הסדר.En: "There's a deadline tomorrow," Uri replied in a weary voice, "but also the Seder night.He: אני לא יודע איך אספיק הכול.En: I don't know how I'll manage everything."He: "נעה הקשיבה ברוב קשב.En: @Noa listened intently.He: היא הבינה את הדילמה ואת החשיבות של המשפחה בעיניו.En: She understood the dilemma and the importance of family in his eyes.He: "אולי תוכל לעבוד קצת פחות לבד?En: "Maybe you could work a little less alone?He: לפעמים עזרה קלה משנה הכול," היא הציעה בעדינות.En: Sometimes a little help changes everything," she gently suggested.He: אורי התלבט לרגע.En: Uri hesitated for a moment.He: הוא היה רגיל להתמודד לבד, אבל מבטו של נעה רמז לו שהוא לא באמת לבד.En: He was used to handling things alone, but @Noa's look hinted that he wasn't truly alone.He: "את מוכנה לעזור לי?En: "Are you willing to help me?"He: " הוא שאל בהיסוס.En: he asked hesitantly.He: "בטח," היא חייכה.En: "Of course," she smiled.He: "אם נעבוד יחד, נצליח לסיים הכול בזמן.En: "If we work together, we can finish everything on time."He: "אורי חייך בהכרת תודה.En: Uri smiled in gratitude.He: זה היה בדיוק הפתרון שהיה צריך.En: It was precisely the solution he needed.He: הם ישבו יחד ועבדו במרץ, והזמן חלף מהר יותר משציפה.En: They sat together and worked diligently, and time flew by faster than expected.He: כשסיימו, נותר לו מספיק זמן להגיע הביתה ולהתכונן לחג.En: When they finished, he had enough time to go home and prepare for the holiday.He: באותו ערב, כשראה את משפחתו סביב השולחן, הבין אורי כמה חשובה ההסכמה לשתף פעולה ולקבל עזרה.En: That evening, when he saw his family around the table, Uri realized how important it is to agree to collaborate and accept help.He: הוא ידע שלא תמיד החיים הם רק עבודה ושעזרה מהסובבים יכולה להקל עליו למצוא איזון.En: He knew that life isn't always just work and that help from those around him can make it easier to find balance.He: האווירה בבית הייתה חמימה ונעימה.En: The atmosphere at home was warm and pleasant.He: יחד הם שרו שירים ונהנו מארוחת החג.En: Together they sang songs and enjoyed the holiday meal.He: בזכות נעה ויכולתה לפתוח לו דרך חדשה, הצליח אורי להרגיש את השמחה האמיתית שברגעים המשפחתיים.En: Thanks to @Noa and her ability to open a new path for him, Uri managed to feel the true joy of family moments.He: כך, בין המשרד למשפחה, למד אורי להשאיר מקום לשניהם ולעולם לא לשכוח את החשיבות של הקרובים אליו.En: Thus, between the office and family, Uri learned to make room for both and never forget the importance of those close to him.He: הפסח הזה היה שונה, לא רק בגלל המצות והחרוסת, אלא מתוך הבנה עמוקה של ערכי העזרה והקשר.En: This Passover was different, not just because of the matzah and charoset, but from a deep understanding of the values of help and connection. Vocabulary Words:bustling: הומהcorporate: תאגידיpondering: חשבdilemma: דילמהattentiveness: הקשבה אמיתיתhesitantly: בהיסוסcollaborate: לשתף פעולהgratitude: תודהdiligently: במרץbalance: איזוןpleasant: נעימהgenuine: אמיתיaccompanied: נשקפוrevealed: לראותsolution: פתרוןdeadline: דד-לייןconversations: שיחותaccumulated: הצטברוimportance: חשיבותapproaching: קרבpressure: הלחץmaintaining: שמרהsuggested: הציעהhinted: רמזattentive: ברוב קשבapprove: הסכמהdemand: דרישהtight deadlines: לוחות הזמנים הקשוחיםsurrounding: הסובביםvalues: ערכיםBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: From Tension to Triumph: Inés's Bold Presentation Gamble Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-04-13-22-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: El sol de primavera iluminaba las oficinas del rascacielos moderno en el corazón de la ciudad.En: The spring sun illuminated the offices of the modern skyscraper in the heart of the city.Es: Las grandes ventanas dejaban pasar la luz natural, creando un ambiente ideal para trabajar.En: The large windows let in natural light, creating an ideal environment for working.Es: Sin embargo, el aire dentro de la oficina estaba lleno de tensión.En: However, the air inside the office was full of tension.Es: Inés, una joven analista ansiosa por demostrar su valía, revisaba sus notas una y otra vez.En: Inés, a young analyst eager to prove her worth, reviewed her notes over and over again.Es: Quería impresionar a su jefe, Mateo, con una presentación innovadora.En: She wanted to impress her boss, Mateo, with an innovative presentation.Es: Mateo era un gerente experimentado, algo escéptico de los cambios bruscos.En: Mateo was an experienced manager, somewhat skeptical of sudden changes.Es: Fue precisamente esa resistencia la que ponía a prueba la paciencia de Inés.En: It was precisely that resistance that tested Inés's patience.Es: A pesar de sus diferencias, ambos esperaban un buen resultado.En: Despite their differences, both hoped for a good outcome.Es: La Semana Santa estaba cerca y la oficina tenía una energía distinta.En: Semana Santa was near, and the office had a different energy.Es: Muchos empleados pensaban en los días festivos y la oportunidad de descansar.En: Many employees were thinking about the holidays and the chance to rest.Es: Camila, la nueva pasante, estaba emocionada.En: Camila, the new intern, was excited.Es: Aprendía cosas nuevas cada día y veía cómo se movía el ajedrez corporativo.En: She was learning new things every day and seeing how the corporate chess game moved.Es: Aunque era nueva, sus ideas frescas ofrecían una perspectiva diferente.En: Even though she was new, her fresh ideas offered a different perspective.Es: Inés sabía que Mateo prefería métodos tradicionales.En: Inés knew that Mateo preferred traditional methods.Es: Sin embargo, el deseo de hacer un impacto la llevó a incorporar algunas de las sugerencias de Camila.En: However, the desire to make an impact led her to incorporate some of Camila's suggestions.Es: "¿Qué tal si le damos un giro visual moderno?En: "How about we give it a modern visual twist?"Es: ", había sugerido Camila con entusiasmo.En: Camila had suggested enthusiastically.Es: Inés decidió arriesgarse, aunque sabía que Mateo podría desaprobar.En: Inés decided to take a risk, even though she knew Mateo might disapprove.Es: El día de la presentación, la sala de reuniones estaba llena.En: On the day of the presentation, the meeting room was full.Es: Mateo estaba allí, con los brazos cruzados y la mirada crítica.En: Mateo was there, with his arms crossed and a critical look.Es: Inés comenzó a explicar su proyecto, usando gráficos coloridos y ejemplos actuales.En: Inés began to explain her project, using colorful graphics and current examples.Es: Pero, durante la demostración, surgió un problema técnico.En: But, during the demonstration, a technical problem arose.Es: La pantalla se quedó en negro.En: The screen went black.Es: Hubo un murmuro nervioso en la sala.En: There was a nervous murmur in the room.Es: Inés respiró hondo y sonrió.En: Inés took a deep breath and smiled.Es: Recordó un consejo de Camila: "si las cosas no salen como esperabas, improvisa".En: She remembered a piece of advice from Camila: "if things don't go as expected, improvise."Es: Con calma, Inés habló con pasión sobre sus ideas, usando su conocimiento y el apoyo visual que aún tenía a mano.En: Calmly, Inés spoke passionately about her ideas, using her knowledge and the visual support she still had on hand.Es: Camila la miraba desde el fondo de la sala, asintiendo con confianza.En: Camila watched from the back of the room, nodding confidently.Es: Finalmente, la presentación terminó.En: Finally, the presentation ended.Es: Hubo un momento de silencio que pareció eterno.En: There was a moment of silence that seemed eternal.Es: Mateo miró a Inés y luego rompió el silencio con un aplauso.En: Mateo looked at Inés and then broke the silence with applause.Es: Uno a uno, todos en la sala lo siguieron.En: One by one, everyone in the room followed.Es: "Tu presentación fue impresionante, Inés", dijo Mateo con una sonrisa.En: "Your presentation was impressive, Inés," Mateo said with a smile.Es: "A veces, mirar las cosas desde una nueva perspectiva es justo lo que necesitamos".En: "Sometimes, looking at things from a new perspective is just what we need."Es: Inés sintió una oleada de confianza.En: Inés felt a surge of confidence.Es: Había logrado no solo presentar su idea, sino también ganar el respeto de su jefe.En: She had managed not only to present her idea but also to earn the respect of her boss.Es: Mateo, por su parte, comenzó a considerar que los nuevos enfoques podían ser beneficiosos.En: Mateo, for his part, began to consider that new approaches could be beneficial.Es: Con la primavera en el aire y la Semana Santa a la vuelta de la esquina, la oficina parecía un poco más brillante.En: With spring in the air and Semana Santa around the corner, the office seemed a little brighter.Es: Eso marcó un nuevo comienzo para todos ellos.En: That marked a new beginning for all of them. Vocabulary Words:spring: la primaveraskyscraper: el rascacieloswindow: la ventanatension: la tensiónnotebook: la notamanager: el gerenteskeptical: escépticoresistance: la resistenciapatience: la pacienciaoutcome: el resultadoholiday: el día festivoopportunity: la oportunidadintern: el pasante / la pasantechess: el ajedrezperspective: la perspectivamethod: el métodosuggestion: la sugerenciatwist: el girorisk: el riesgomeeting room: la sala de reunionesgraphic: el gráficoexample: el ejemplodemonstration: la demostraciónproblem: el problemascreen: la pantallamurmur: el murmulloadvice: el consejoconfidence: la confianzaapproach: el enfoquebeginning: el comienzo

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Chasing Tulip Dreams: A Journey Through Keukenhof's Hidden Gems Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-04-12-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De zon scheen helder boven de tulpenvelden van Keukenhof.En: The sun shone brightly above the tulpenvelden of Keukenhof.Nl: Overal zagen Jelle en Sanne kleuren die dansen in de bries.En: Everywhere, Jelle and Sanne saw colors dancing in the breeze.Nl: Geel, roze en rood - de tulpen bloeiden in hun volle glorie.En: Yellow, pink, and red—the tulips bloomed in their full glory.Nl: De lucht rook zoet en er klonk gelach van andere bezoekers.En: The air smelled sweet, and there was laughter from other visitors.Nl: Jelle was zo enthousiast als een kind in een snoepwinkel.En: Jelle was as excited as a child in a candy store.Nl: Hij had één doel: een zeldzame hybride tulp vinden.En: He had one goal: to find a rare hybrid tulip.Nl: Iets dat zijn tuinclub zou verbazen.En: Something that would amaze his garden club.Nl: Maar er was een probleem, een gerucht ging rond dat de zeldzame bollen al uitverkocht waren.En: But there was a problem, a rumor was going around that the rare bulbs were already sold out.Nl: Jelle voelde zich een beetje verloren in de zee van bloemen.En: Jelle felt a bit lost in the sea of flowers.Nl: "Sanne, ik weet niet waar ik moet beginnen," zuchtte Jelle.En: "Sanne, I don't know where to start," sighed Jelle.Nl: "Er zijn zoveel tulpen!"En: "There are so many tulips!"Nl: Sanne glimlachte en legde een hand op zijn schouder.En: Sanne smiled and placed a hand on his shoulder.Nl: "Laten we Bram zoeken.En: "Let's look for Bram.Nl: Hij kent elke tulp hier."En: He knows every tulip here."Nl: Bram was een vriendelijke man met een wilde bos grijs haar.En: Bram was a friendly man with a wild tuft of gray hair.Nl: Hij stond bij zijn kraam vol met tulpen die leken te glanzen in het zonlicht.En: He stood by his stall filled with tulips that seemed to glisten in the sunlight.Nl: "Ah, Jelle, Sanne!"En: "Ah, Jelle, Sanne!"Nl: zei Bram in zijn warme, enthousiaste stem.En: said Bram in his warm, enthusiastic voice.Nl: "Wat kan ik voor jullie doen?"En: "What can I do for you?"Nl: Jelle legde zijn plan uit.En: Jelle explained his plan.Nl: Bram knikte begrijpend.En: Bram nodded understandingly.Nl: "Er is inderdaad een zeldzame hybride hier.En: "There is indeed a rare hybrid here.Nl: Maar je moet snel zijn.En: But you have to be quick.Nl: Luister, in die hoek daar, daar is een verborgen markt."En: Listen, in that corner over there, there is a hidden market."Nl: Jelle keek naar Sanne.En: Jelle looked at Sanne.Nl: "Moeten we Brams advies volgen of eerst alles onderzoeken?"En: "Should we follow Bram's advice or check everything first?"Nl: Sanne dacht even na en zei toen: "Laten we Brams advies volgen, hij weet waar hij het over heeft."En: Sanne thought for a moment and then said, "Let's follow Bram's advice; he knows what he's talking about."Nl: Ze haastten zich naar de hoek die Bram genoemd had.En: They hurried to the corner that Bram had mentioned.Nl: En daar stond het, de zeldzame tulp, verscholen tussen de vele kleuren.En: And there it was, the rare tulip, hidden among the many colors.Nl: Maar net toen Jelle ernaar reikte, deed een andere koper hetzelfde.En: But just as Jelle reached for it, another buyer did the same.Nl: Jelle moest iets bedenken, snel.En: Jelle had to think of something, fast.Nl: Hij begon te praten over zijn liefde voor tuinen, zijn plannen voor de tulp en hoe hij het zorgvuldig zou cultiveren.En: He started talking about his love for gardens, his plans for the tulip, and how he would carefully cultivate it.Nl: De andere koper, geraakt door Jelle's passie, glimlachte en zei: "Neem het maar.En: The other buyer, touched by Jelle's passion, smiled and said, "Go ahead and take it.Nl: Ik kan zien dat het belangrijk voor je is."En: I can see it's important to you."Nl: Jelle juichte van blijheid en hield de bol stevig vast.En: Jelle cheered with joy and held the bulb tightly.Nl: "Dank je wel!"En: "Thank you!"Nl: zei hij stralend tegen de koper.En: he said, beaming at the buyer.Nl: Op de weg naar huis besefte Jelle iets belangrijks.En: On the way home, Jelle realized something important.Nl: "Sanne, je had gelijk.En: "Sanne, you were right.Nl: Soms is geduld en luisteren net zo belangrijk als enthousiasme."En: Sometimes patience and listening are just as important as enthusiasm."Nl: Ze liepen door de kleurrijke velden, met een veel geleerd inzicht en een zeldzame tulp die zijn tuin club zeker zou verbazen.En: They walked through the colorful fields with much learned insight and a rare tulip that would surely amaze his garden club.Nl: De dag in Keukenhof was onvergetelijk en bracht Jelle niet alleen een mooie tulp, maar ook een waardevolle les.En: The day at Keukenhof was unforgettable and brought Jelle not only a beautiful tulip but also a valuable lesson. Vocabulary Words:sun: zonbrightly: helderbreeze: briesbloomed: bloeidenglory: glorielaughter: gelachexcited: enthousiastgoal: doelrare: zeldzamehybrid: hybriderumor: geruchtbulbs: bollenstall: kraamglisten: glanzenadvice: advieshidden: verborgenbuyer: kopercultivate: cultiverenpassion: passiebeaming: stralendpatience: geduldenthusiasm: enthousiasmeinsight: inzichtunforgettable: onvergetelijkcolors: kleurenstarted: begonvaluable: waardevollechild: kindfriend: vriendelijkeunderstandingly: begrijpend

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Springtime Surprises: Finding Beauty in Gamla Stan's Florals Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-04-12-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: I Gamla Stan, under den milda vårsolen, strövade Lars och Astrid genom blomsterstånden.En: In Gamla Stan, under the mild spring sun, Lars and Astrid strolled through the flower stands.Sv: Luften var fylld av doften av nyutslagna blommor.En: The air was filled with the scent of freshly bloomed flowers.Sv: Gamla Stan var alltid vacker, men på våren strålade den extra mycket.En: Gamla Stan was always beautiful, but in spring it shone especially brightly.Sv: Lars, en hängiven trädgårdsmästare, sökte efter de perfekta vårblommorna till sin trädgård.En: Lars, a dedicated gardener, was searching for the perfect spring flowers for his garden.Sv: Han hoppades imponera på sina gäster vid det kommande påskfirandet.En: He hoped to impress his guests at the upcoming Easter celebration.Sv: Astrid, hans vän, gick bredvid honom.En: Astrid, his friend, walked beside him.Sv: Hon älskade naturens spontana skönhet.En: She loved the spontaneous beauty of nature.Sv: "De där blommorna ser fina ut," sade Astrid glatt och pekade på en bunt vilda blommor.En: "Those flowers look nice," said Astrid happily, pointing at a bunch of wildflowers.Sv: Lars skakade på huvudet.En: Lars shook his head.Sv: "För mycket oreda," muttrade han.En: "Too much mess," he muttered.Sv: Han föredrog ordning och perfektion.En: He preferred order and perfection.Sv: Astrid skrattade lätt.En: Astrid laughed lightly.Sv: De stannade vid Elins blomställ.En: They stopped at Elin's flower stand.Sv: Elin, en passionerad florist, log varmt.En: Elin, a passionate florist, smiled warmly.Sv: "Letar ni efter något speciellt?"En: "Are you looking for something special?"Sv: frågade hon medan hennes händer plockade med blommorna.En: she asked while her hands played with the flowers.Sv: "Ja," sade Lars.En: "Yes," said Lars.Sv: "Jag söker perfekta vårblommor."En: "I'm looking for perfect spring flowers."Sv: Han tittade koncentrerat på varje bukett.En: He looked intently at each bouquet.Sv: Rosor, påskliljor, tulpaner – allt måste vara precis rätt.En: Roses, daffodils, tulips—everything had to be just right.Sv: Astrid höll upp en blomma mot ljuset.En: Astrid held up a flower to the light.Sv: "Denna är vacker, Lars.En: "This one is beautiful, Lars.Sv: Ge den en chans!"En: Give it a chance!"Sv: Hon log uppmuntrande.En: She smiled encouragingly.Sv: Lars suckade, just när han skulle säga något föll hans arm och han välte en uppsättning av vilda blommor.En: Lars sighed, just as he was about to say something, his arm dropped, and he knocked over a set of wildflowers.Sv: Blommorna flög över marken.En: The flowers flew over the ground.Sv: "Oj!"En: "Oops!"Sv: utropade Lars förvånat.En: exclaimed Lars in surprise.Sv: Elin knäböjde snabbt och började plocka upp dem.En: Elin quickly knelt down and began picking them up.Sv: Lars skyndade sig att hjälpa till.En: Lars hurried to help.Sv: "Det är okej," sade Elin lugnande.En: "It's okay," said Elin reassuringly.Sv: "Ibland finns det skönhet i det oväntade."En: "Sometimes there is beauty in the unexpected."Sv: När de hade samlat ihop blommorna, plockade Elin några av dem.En: Once they had gathered the flowers, Elin picked some of them.Sv: Hon kombinerade de vilda blommorna med några traditionella sorter.En: She combined the wildflowers with some traditional varieties.Sv: "Här," sade hon och räckte buketten till Lars.En: "Here," she said, handing the bouquet to Lars.Sv: "En blandning av ordning och spontanitet."En: "A mix of order and spontaneity."Sv: Lars tittade på buketten.En: Lars looked at the bouquet.Sv: Han kunde se skönheten i Elins arrangemang.En: He could see the beauty in Elin's arrangement.Sv: Kanske hade Astrid rätt; lite spontanitet kunde vara vackert.En: Maybe Astrid was right; a little spontaneity could be beautiful.Sv: Han log.En: He smiled.Sv: "Tack, Astrid.En: "Thank you, Astrid.Sv: Tack, Elin."En: Thank you, Elin."Sv: På påskdagen fick Lars många komplimanger för sina blommor.En: On Easter day, Lars received many compliments for his flowers.Sv: Gästerna älskade den oväntade blandningen av traditionella och vilda blommor.En: The guests loved the unexpected mix of traditional and wildflowers.Sv: Lars kände sig nöjd.En: Lars felt satisfied.Sv: Han hade lärt sig något nytt – ibland är det bäst att blanda det förutsägbara med det oväntade.En: He had learned something new—sometimes it's best to mix the predictable with the unexpected.Sv: Och Gamla Stan, med sin färgprakt, hade hjälpt honom upptäcka denna nya skönhet.En: And Gamla Stan, with its vibrant colors, had helped him discover this new beauty. Vocabulary Words:mild: mildastrolled: strövadestands: ståndbloomed: nyutslagnascent: doftendedicated: hängivenimpress: imponeraupcoming: kommandecelebration: firandetspontaneous: spontanperfection: perfektionlaughed: skrattadepassionate: passioneradflorist: floristwarmly: varmtintently: koncentreratbouquet: bukettencouragingly: uppmuntrandeexclaimed: utropadespontaneity: spontanitetreassuringly: lugnandeunexpected: oväntadegathered: samlademix: blandningcompliments: komplimangersatisfied: nöjdpredictable: förutsägbaradiscovered: upptäckavibrant: färgpraktbeauty: skönhet

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Awakening in Buenos Aires: Mateo's Journey to Self-Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-04-08-22-34-00-es Story Transcript:Es: El aroma del café recién hecho llenaba el pequeño café en un rincón tranquilo de Buenos Aires.En: The aroma of freshly brewed coffee filled the small café in a quiet corner of Buenos Aires.Es: Era otoño, y las hojas caían lentamente de los árboles fuera del ventanal.En: It was autumn, and leaves were slowly falling from the trees outside the large window.Es: La ciudad estaba en plena Semana Santa, y las calles estaban más tranquilas de lo habitual.En: The city was in the midst of Semana Santa, and the streets were quieter than usual.Es: Mateo estaba detrás del mostrador, sirviendo un café espresso a un cliente distraído.En: Mateo was behind the counter, serving an espresso to a distracted customer.Es: Sus manos se movían con rapidez, pero su mente viajaba lejos.En: His hands moved quickly, but his mind wandered far away.Es: Soñaba con cambiar su vida, dejar el café y encontrar su verdadera pasión.En: He dreamed of changing his life, leaving the café, and finding his true passion.Es: Sin embargo, sentía que sus sueños se quedaban atrapados entre esas cuatro paredes de madera y el constante murmullo de las tazas.En: However, he felt his dreams were trapped between those four wooden walls and the constant murmur of cups.Es: Camila y Elena estaban sentadas en una mesa cercana.En: Camila and Elena sat at a nearby table.Es: Camila bebía su té mientras observaba a Elena, su amiga de siempre y artista talentosa.En: Camila sipped her tea while watching Elena, her lifelong friend and talented artist.Es: Elena había estado ocupada últimamente, organizando exposiciones y trabajando sin parar.En: Elena had been busy lately, organizing exhibitions and working nonstop.Es: Esa mañana, su rostro lucía más pálido de lo normal.En: That morning, her face looked paler than usual.Es: De repente, algo sucedió.En: Suddenly, something happened.Es: Elena cerró los ojos y cayó hacia un lado.En: Elena closed her eyes and fell to the side.Es: Mateo vio desde el mostrador cómo Camila se levantaba rápidamente para sostenerla.En: Mateo saw from the counter how Camila quickly stood up to support her.Es: Su corazón latía deprisa mientras corría hacia ellas.En: His heart raced as he ran towards them.Es: "¿Qué pasó?"En: "What happened?"Es: preguntó, con preocupación.En: he asked, with concern.Es: Camila, con el ceño fruncido, explicó: "Elena no ha descansado, ha estado trabajando demasiado".En: Camila, with a furrowed brow, explained: "Elena hasn't rested, she's been working too much."Es: Mateo se agachó junto a Elena, sintiendo un impulso de ayudarla.En: Mateo crouched next to Elena, feeling an urge to help her.Es: En ese momento, algo cambió dentro de él.En: At that moment, something changed within him.Es: Quería hacer más que solo preparar cafés.En: He wanted to do more than just prepare coffees.Es: Quería ser útil.En: He wanted to be useful.Es: Mientras esperaban que Elena despertara, el silencio se hizo largo.En: While they waited for Elena to wake up, the silence stretched long.Es: Camila lanzó una mirada inquisitiva a Mateo.En: Camila cast an inquisitive look at Mateo.Es: Él sabía que ella intuía su inquietud interna.En: He knew she intuited his internal restlessness.Es: Finalmente, Elena abrió los ojos, parpadeando bajo la luz suave del café.En: Finally, Elena opened her eyes, blinking under the café's soft light.Es: "Estoy bien", murmuró con una sonrisa débil.En: "I'm fine," she murmured with a weak smile.Es: Pero en sus ojos, Mateo vio algo más: sabiduría y determinación.En: But in her eyes, Mateo saw something more: wisdom and determination.Es: Elena lo miró fijamente, como si leyera sus pensamientos.En: Elena looked at him intently, as if reading his thoughts.Es: "A veces, hay que seguir lo que el corazón dice, Mateo.En: "Sometimes, you have to follow what the heart says, Mateo.Es: No te quedes atrapado".En: Don't stay trapped."Es: Esas palabras resonaron en su mente.En: Those words resonated in his mind.Es: Camila, que comprendía el significado, lo animó con una asentidora mirada.En: Camila, understanding the meaning, encouraged him with an affirming glance.Es: Mateo sintió una chispa de coraje.En: Mateo felt a spark of courage.Es: Había llegado el momento de hablar de sus sueños, de atreverse a cambiar.En: The time had come to talk about his dreams, to dare to change.Es: Con el sol de otoño iluminando el café, Mateo se alzó con decisión.En: With the autumn sun illuminating the café, Mateo stood up decisively.Es: "Gracias", dijo con gratitud, mirando a Elena y Camila.En: "Thank you," he said with gratitude, looking at Elena and Camila.Es: Sabía lo que debía hacer.En: He knew what he had to do.Es: Inspirado por la resiliencia de Elena y el apoyo silencioso de Camila, decidió buscar un camino diferente.En: Inspired by Elena's resilience and Camila's silent support, he decided to seek a different path.Es: Aquella tarde, mientras las sombras del atardecer se alargaban, Mateo caminó por las calles de Buenos Aires, cada paso lleno de claridad y propósito.En: That afternoon, as the sunset shadows lengthened, Mateo walked through the streets of Buenos Aires, each step filled with clarity and purpose.Es: Había hecho una elección, un salto de fe hacia un futuro diferente.En: He had made a choice, a leap of faith towards a different future.Es: Sabía que, con amistades como la de Camila y Elena, nunca estaría solo en ese nuevo camino.En: He knew that, with friendships like Camila's and Elena's, he would never be alone on that new path.Es: Y así, en medio de una Semana Santa reflexiva, Mateo encontró no solo un propósito renovado, sino también la confianza para seguir adelante.En: And so, in the midst of a reflective Semana Santa, Mateo found not only a renewed purpose but also the confidence to move forward. Vocabulary Words:the aroma: el aromathe café: el caféthe corner: el rincónthe window: el ventanalthe midst: la plenathe counter: el mostradordistracted: distraídothe mind: la mentethe passion: la pasióntrapped: atrapadosthe murmur: el murmullotalented: talentosathe exhibition: la exposiciónthe concern: la preocupaciónthe brow: el ceñothe urge: el impulsothe silence: el silencioinquisitive: inquisitivainternal restlessness: inquietud internaweak: débilthe wisdom: la sabiduríathe heart: el corazónthe courage: el corajethe determination: la determinaciónthe resilience: la resilienciaquiet: tranquilopale: pálidothe shadows: las sombrasthe choice: la elecciónthe faith: la fe

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Lost and Found: A Springtime Quest for Family Treasure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-04-07-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: Békés szél ringatta a fák rügyeit a tavaszi napfényben a Széchenyi Gyógyfürdő körül.En: A gentle breeze swayed the buds of the trees in the spring sunshine around the Széchenyi Gyógyfürdő.Hu: Az új élet jelei mindenütt ott voltak – virágzó tulipánok, a madarak énekének édes dallama.En: Signs of new life were everywhere – blooming tulips, the sweet melody of birdsong.Hu: Bence, Anna és Levente lassan sétáltak a fürdők felé, Bence közepette.En: Bence, Anna, and Levente walked slowly toward the baths, with Bence in the middle.Hu: Csodálatos nap!” mondta Anna ragyogó mosollyal.En: It's a wonderful day!” said Anna with a radiant smile.Hu: Bence lassan bólintott, de szívében nagy teher nyomta.En: Bence nodded slowly, but a great burden weighed on his heart.Hu: Eltűnt a család régi pecsétgyűrűje, amit megígért, hogy megőriz.En: The family's old signet ring, which he promised to safeguard, had disappeared.Hu: A család a húsvéti vacsorára készült, és Bence nem akart csalódást okozni.En: The family was preparing for the Easter dinner, and Bence didn't want to disappoint them.Hu: Biztos megtaláljuk” – próbálta vigasztalni Levente, meglapogatva Bence vállát.En: We'll surely find it,” Levente tried to console him, patting Bence's shoulder.Hu: A fürdő belső tere pazar volt, a neobarokk stílusú építészet minden szegletében mesélte a múlt történetét.En: The interior of the baths was lavish, with neo-baroque architecture telling tales of the past in every corner.Hu: A gőz összefonódott a meleg víz illatával, és a látogatók nevetésének morajlása táncra keltette a falak csendjét.En: The steam mingled with the scent of warm water, and the murmur of visitors' laughter set the silence of the walls dancing.Hu: Bence próbált visszaemlékezni, hol is lehetett utoljára a gyűrű.En: Bence tried to remember where the ring could have been last.Hu: Együtt elindultak a zümmögő tömegen keresztül.En: Together, they set off through the bustling crowd.Hu: Néha megálltak, hogy szétnézzenek a medencék körül, vagy belenézzenek a padok alá.En: Sometimes they stopped to look around the pools or check under the benches.Hu: Ahogy az idő telt, Bence aggodalma nőtt.En: As time passed, Bence's anxiety grew.Hu: Az órák múlásával az épület kezdett ürülni.En: As hours went by, the building began to empty out.Hu: Anna tanácsára újra átnézték a helyeket, ahol Bence biztosan járt.En: On Anna's advice, they rechecked the places where Bence had certainly been.Hu: Már csak néhány perce maradt zárásig.En: There were only a few minutes left until closing.Hu: Egyszer csak, mintha valaki megvilágosodást adott volna neki, Bence megállt egy kicsi, eldugott szekrény előtt.En: Suddenly, as if someone had given him a revelation, Bence stopped in front of a small, hidden cabinet.Hu: Itt!” – kiáltotta, és reménykedve nyitotta ki az ajtót.En: Here!” he shouted, opening the door hopefully.Hu: Ott, egy törölköző alatt lapult a régi pecsétgyűrű.En: There, under a towel, lay the old signet ring.Hu: Bence a megkönnyebbüléstől mosolyogva zárta a kezébe a gyűrűt.En: Smiling with relief, Bence closed his hand around the ring.Hu: Megvan! Köszönöm, hogy segítettetek” – mondta, miközben Annára és Leventére nézett.En: Got it! Thank you for helping,” he said, looking at Anna and Levente.Hu: A szíve megtelt hálával.En: His heart was filled with gratitude.Hu: A nap végén időben érkeztek haza a családi húsvéti vacsorára.En: By the end of the day, they arrived home in time for the family Easter dinner.Hu: Bence büszkén nyújtotta át a gyűrűt a családnak.En: Bence proudly handed the ring to the family.Hu: A múlt történeteit újra mesélgetve körülültek az asztalnál. Ez a húsvét más lett volna a régi gyűrű nélkül.En: As they shared stories of the past around the table, it was clear that this Easter would have been different without the old ring.Hu: Bence megtanulta, hogy még a legmélyebb félelmeit is megoszthatja azokkal, akik törődnek vele.En: Bence learned that he could share even his deepest fears with those who cared about him.Hu: Ahogy a lágy tavaszi este rájuk borult, a család közetti kapocs csak erősödött.En: As the soft spring evening enveloped them, the bonds within the family only grew stronger.Hu: És Bence hálásan gondolt a mellettük álló szeretteire.En: And Bence thought gratefully of the loved ones standing by his side. Vocabulary Words:breeze: szélswayed: ringattabuds: rügyeitradiant: ragyogóburden: tehersignet ring: pecsétgyűrűsafeguard: megőrizlavish: pazarmingled: összefonódottmurmur: morajlásaanxiety: aggodalmarevelation: megvilágosodásthidden: eldugottcabinet: szekrényrelief: megkönnyebbüléstőlgratitude: hálávalenveloped: rájuk borultbond: kapocssweet melody: édes dallamaconsole: vigasztalniarchitecture: építészettales: meséltebustling: zümmögőcrowd: tömegenbeneath: alatttowel: törölközőgratefully: hálásanstood by: mellettük állóempty out: ürülnirechecked: újra átnézték

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Mystery of Den Gyldne Lilje: An Easter Tale in København Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-04-06-22-34-01-da Story Transcript:Da: Forårs solen skinnede blidt over Botanisk Have i København.En: The spring sun gently shone over Botanisk Have in København.Da: Det var påske, og blomsterne vågnede til live i alle tænkelige farver.En: It was Easter, and the flowers awakened to life in every imaginable color.Da: Besøgende flanerede mellem bedene, betaget af naturens skønhed.En: Visitors strolled among the flowerbeds, captivated by the beauty of nature.Da: Freja, en håbefuld botaniker, improviserede sin daglige runde.En: Freja, a hopeful botanist, improvised her daily round.Da: Hun elskede dette sted.En: She loved this place.Da: Hun elskede historien, planterne, og mest af alt, mysterierne der gemte sig mellem de grønne blade.En: She loved the history, the plants, and most of all, the mysteries hidden among the green leaves.Da: Men i dag var der et særligt mysterium at opklare.En: But today, there was a special mystery to solve.Da: En sjælden plante, 'Den Gyldne Lilje', var forsvundet.En: A rare plant, 'Den Gyldne Lilje', had disappeared.Da: Freja vidste, at hvis hun kunne finde den, ville hun kunne bevise sit værd over for sine overordnede.En: Freja knew that if she could find it, she would be able to prove her worth to her superiors.Da: Mads, hendes kollega, rystede på hovedet.En: Mads, her colleague, shook his head.Da: "Det er bare en misforståelse," sagde han.En: "It's just a misunderstanding," he said.Da: "Jeg tror ikke på de her historier om sjældne planter, der bare forsvinder."En: "I don't believe these stories about rare plants just disappearing."Da: Freja nægtede dog at lade sig slå ud.En: However, Freja refused to be discouraged.Da: Hun vidste, at hun måtte finde planten, selv om Mads var skeptisk.En: She knew she had to find the plant, even though Mads was skeptical.Da: Freja besluttede sig for at søge alene.En: Freja decided to search alone.Da: Hun lyttede til folkefortællingerne om gamle haver og skjulte skatte, der ofte blev fortalt i botaniske kredse.En: She listened to the folktales about old gardens and hidden treasures that were often told in botanical circles.Da: Mens hun roligt vandrede i haven, betragtede hun uglens skattekammer, det lille vandløb, og det skjulte hjørne bag de gamle ege.En: As she quietly wandered through the garden, she observed the owl's treasury, the small stream, and the hidden corner behind the old oaks.Da: Klokken nærmede sig eftermiddag, da hun så det.En: The clock approached afternoon when she saw it.Da: I en glemt krog af haven stod planten.En: In a forgotten nook of the garden stood the plant.Da: Den var beskeden og alligevel skinnende.En: It was modest and yet radiant.Da: En rede af beskyttende fugle hvæssede blidt, da Freja nærmede sig.En: A nest of protective birds cooed gently as Freja approached.Da: Hun smilte forsigtigt og gav sig tid til at flytte planten uden at forstyrre fuglene.En: She smiled carefully and took her time to move the plant without disturbing the birds.Da: Med skatten sikkert i sine hænder, gik Freja tilbage til Mads.En: With the treasure safely in her hands, Freja went back to Mads.Da: Hans øjne blev store, da han så 'Den Gyldne Lilje'.En: His eyes grew wide when he saw 'Den Gyldne Lilje'.Da: "Du gjorde det!"En: "You did it!"Da: udbrød han.En: he exclaimed.Da: "Hvordan vidste du...?"En: "How did you know...?"Da: Freja trak på skuldrene, mens hun nænsomt placerede planten tilbage i dens plads.En: Freja shrugged as she gently placed the plant back in its spot.Da: "Nogle gange skal man bare følge sin intuition."En: "Sometimes you just have to follow your intuition."Da: Freja følte en bølge af selvtillid strømme igennem sig.En: Freja felt a wave of confidence flow through her.Da: Hun havde ikke kun bevist sit værd, men også fået Mads' respekt.En: She had not only proven her worth but also gained Mads' respect.Da: Og måske, bare måske, ville han nu tro lidt mere på de historier, hun elskede så højt.En: And maybe, just maybe, he would now believe a bit more in the stories she loved so much.Da: I Botanisk Have, dækket af forårssolens stråler, var denne påske en dag at huske.En: In Botanisk Have, covered by the rays of the spring sun, this Easter was a day to remember. Vocabulary Words:gently: blidtawakened: vågnedestrolled: flaneredecaptivated: betagetmysteries: mysterierneprove: beviseworth: værdsuperiors: overordnedemisunderstanding: misforståelsediscouraged: slå udskeptical: skeptiskfolktales: folkefortællingernetreasury: skattekammerstream: vandløbnook: krogmodest: beskedenradiant: skinnendenest: redecooed: hvæssedeintuition: intuitionconfidence: selvtillidgained: fåetrespect: respektcovered: dækketrays: strålersolve: opklarehidden: skjulteapproached: nærmedecarefully: forsigtigtplaced: placerede

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

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Beyond the Ruins: Rediscovering Adventure at Machu Picchu Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-04-03-22-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: El sol acariciaba suavemente las ruinas de Machu Picchu.En: The sun gently caressed the ruins of Machu Picchu.Es: Los colores dorados se mezclaban con el aire fresco del otoño.En: The golden colors mixed with the fresh autumn air.Es: Felipe, Lucía y Manuel, junto al grupo de estudiantes, caminaban por los senderos de piedra.En: Felipe, Lucía, and Manuel, along with the group of students, walked along the stone paths.Es: Felipe siempre había sido un aventurero de corazón.En: Felipe had always been an adventurer at heart.Es: La rutina diaria le resultaba aburrida.En: The daily routine bored him.Es: Observaba más allá de los caminos asignados, soñando con explorar lugares prohibidos.En: He looked beyond the assigned paths, dreaming of exploring forbidden places.Es: Lucía, por otro lado, tomaba nota de todo, asegurándose de seguir las instrucciones al pie de la letra.En: Lucía, on the other hand, took note of everything, making sure to follow the instructions to the letter.Es: Ella sentía que las reglas estaban para protegerlos.En: She felt that the rules were there to protect them.Es: Manuel, su maestro, era responsable.En: Manuel, their teacher, was responsible.Es: Siempre se preocupaba de que sus estudiantes estuvieran seguros.En: He always worried about his students' safety.Es: Pero en lo más profundo, Manuel también soñaba con aventuras pasadas.En: But deep down, Manuel also dreamed of past adventures.Es: Había perdido ese sentido de aventura con el tiempo.En: He had lost that sense of adventure over time.Es: Mientras el grupo avanzaba, Felipe susurró a Lucía, "Voy a ir más allá de ese muro.En: As the group advanced, Felipe whispered to Lucía, "I'm going to go beyond that wall.Es: Dicen que hay una vista increíble."En: They say there's an incredible view."Es: Lucía lo miró con ojos grandes y preocupados.En: Lucía looked at him with wide, worried eyes.Es: "No puedes.En: "You can't.Es: Es contra las reglas," dijo firmemente.En: It's against the rules," she said firmly.Es: Felipe sonrió de manera traviesa, "Solo un rápido vistazo."En: Felipe smiled mischievously, "Just a quick peek."Es: Y antes de que Lucía pudiera detenerlo, él ya se había escabullido.En: And before Lucía could stop him, he had already slipped away.Es: Los minutos pasaron, y Lucía notó la ausencia de Felipe.En: Minutes passed, and Lucía noticed Felipe's absence.Es: ¿Debería decirle a Manuel?En: Should she tell Manuel?Es: El miedo la invadió, pero su preocupación por Felipe fue más fuerte.En: Fear overtook her, but her concern for Felipe was stronger.Es: "Manuel," dijo finalmente, "Felipe ha desaparecido."En: "Manuel," she finally said, "Felipe has disappeared."Es: Manuel frunció el ceño.En: Manuel frowned.Es: Sabía lo que Felipe estaba tramando.En: He knew what Felipe was up to.Es: "Vamos a buscarlo," dijo con decisión.En: "Let's go find him," he said decisively.Es: Guiados por su intuición y un poco de suerte, encontraron a Felipe en una de las terrazas más alejadas, admirando una vista impresionante.En: Guided by intuition and a bit of luck, they found Felipe on one of the farthest terraces, admiring a breathtaking view.Es: El lugar era hermoso, con montañas que se elevaban majestuosas y vestigios antiguos bañados en luz dorada.En: The place was beautiful, with mountains rising majestically and ancient remnants bathed in golden light.Es: "Felipe," Manuel dijo con voz tranquila pero firme, "hemos hablado sobre las reglas."En: "Felipe," Manuel said in a calm but firm voice, "we have talked about the rules."Es: "Lo siento, profesor," respondió Felipe, "pero esta vista... valió la pena."En: "I'm sorry, professor," Felipe replied, "but this view... was worth it."Es: Manuel y Lucía se quedaron a su lado, también hipnotizados por la escena.En: Manuel and Lucía stayed by his side, also hypnotized by the scene.Es: Lucía sintió un pequeño destello de comprensión: a veces, es bueno salir de la zona de confort.En: Lucía felt a small spark of understanding: sometimes, it's good to step out of the comfort zone.Es: Manuel, observando el paisaje, recordó la emoción de sus propias aventuras.En: Manuel, observing the landscape, remembered the thrill of his own adventures.Es: Felipe prometió guiarse por la responsabilidad en el futuro.En: Felipe promised to be guided by responsibility in the future.Es: Lucía aprendió a escuchar su curiosidad.En: Lucía learned to listen to her curiosity.Es: Y Manuel, caminando de regreso junto a sus estudiantes, sintió el reavivamiento de su espíritu explorador.En: And Manuel, walking back with his students, felt the revival of his exploratory spirit.Es: A veces, los límites que cruzamos son los que nos enseñan más.En: Sometimes, the limits we cross are the ones that teach us the most.Es: Y aquel día en Machu Picchu, las antiguas piedras susurraban secretos a aquellos con el coraje de escuchar.En: And that day in Machu Picchu, the ancient stones whispered secrets to those with the courage to listen. Vocabulary Words:the ruins: las ruinasgentle: suavementeto caress: acariciaradventurer: aventureroboredom: aburrimientoforbidden: prohibidothe path: el senderoto follow: seguirthe rule: la reglathe view: la vistamischievously: de manera traviesathe terrace: la terrazamajestic: majestuosothe remnant: el vestigiothe peak: el vistazoto slip away: escabullirsethe intuition: la intuiciónthe luck: la suertebreath-taking: impresionanteto admire: admirarcalm: tranquiloto apologize: disculparseworth: valerhypnotized: hipnotizadoto spark: destellarthe understanding: la comprensiónto step out: salir deresponsibility: la responsabilidadcuriosity: la curiosidadexploratory: explorador

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Blossoming Friendships: A College Journey to Self-Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-03-31-22-34-01-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Våren kom tidigt till campus.En: Spring arrived early on campus.Sv: Körsbärsblommorna blommade, och doften av färskt kaffe fyllde det gamla tegelhusets gemensamma rum.En: The cherry blossoms bloomed, and the scent of fresh coffee filled the common room of the old brick house.Sv: Linnea tog ett djupt andetag.En: Linnea took a deep breath.Sv: Hon kände sig nervös men samtidigt hoppfull.En: She felt nervous but at the same time hopeful.Sv: Det var hennes första år på högskolan, och hon hade precis flyttat in i sitt nya studentrum.En: It was her first year at college, and she had just moved into her new dorm room.Sv: Det knackade på dörren.En: There was a knock on the door.Sv: Axel stod där med ett brett leende.En: Axel stood there with a broad smile.Sv: "Hej!En: "Hi!Sv: Jag antar att vi är rumskompisar," sa han och sträckte fram handen.En: I guess we're roommates," he said, extending his hand.Sv: Linnea tog den och log försiktigt.En: Linnea took it and smiled cautiously.Sv: De satte sig i soffan.En: They sat down on the couch.Sv: Axel pratade livligt om sina sina erfarenheter på litteraturprogrammet.En: Axel talked animatedly about his experiences in the literature program.Sv: Linnea, lite tystare, berättade om sin fascination för miljövård.En: Linnea, a bit quieter, shared her fascination with environmental conservation.Sv: Veckorna gick fort.En: The weeks passed quickly.Sv: Axel bjöd ofta in Linnea till aktiviteter med hans vänner.En: Axel often invited Linnea to activities with his friends.Sv: Hon anslöt ibland, men kände sig ofta osäker.En: She sometimes joined, but often felt unsure.Sv: En kväll, när Axel och Linnea satt i köket och drack te, frågade Axel vad hennes hemliga passion var.En: One evening, as Axel and Linnea sat in the kitchen drinking tea, Axel asked what her secret passion was.Sv: Linnea tvekade men visade sedan några av sina målningar från sin mobiltelefon.En: Linnea hesitated but then showed some of her paintings from her phone.Sv: Axel blev imponerad.En: Axel was impressed.Sv: "Du borde visa dessa på den kommande påskfesten," insisterade han.En: "You should display these at the upcoming Easter party," he insisted.Sv: Påsken närmade sig, och dormens gemensamma rum var dekorerat med gula påskliljor och små påskkycklingar.En: Easter was approaching, and the common room of the dorm was decorated with yellow daffodils and small Easter chicks.Sv: Linnea kände som om hennes hjärta slog dubbelt så snabbt när hon satte upp sina målningar på en av väggarna.En: Linnea felt as if her heart was beating twice as fast when she put up her paintings on one of the walls.Sv: Under festen fick hon många komplimanger, och en varm känsla av självförtroende växte inom henne.En: During the party, she received many compliments, and a warm feeling of confidence grew within her.Sv: Samtidigt, sittande med en kopp kaffe, berättade Axel för Linnea om sin rädsla.En: Meanwhile, sitting with a cup of coffee, Axel confided in Linnea about his fears.Sv: "Ibland känns det som om jag inte räcker till för min familj," erkände han.En: "Sometimes it feels like I'm not enough for my family," he admitted.Sv: Linnea kände igen känslan av att inte leva upp till förväntningar.En: Linnea recognized the feeling of not living up to expectations.Sv: Hon lyssnade noga och försäkrade honom om att det var okej att följa sin egen väg.En: She listened closely and reassured him that it was okay to follow his own path.Sv: Efter festen var det något som hade förändrats.En: After the party, something had changed.Sv: Linnea kände sig friare, som om hon äntligen vågade vara sig själv.En: Linnea felt freer, as if she finally dared to be herself.Sv: Och Axel verkade lättad, som om en tung börda lyftes från hans axlar.En: And Axel seemed relieved, as if a heavy burden had been lifted from his shoulders.Sv: Deras vänskap hade blivit starkare och mer förstående.En: Their friendship had become stronger and more understanding.Sv: När solnedgången färgade himlen rosa och guld, satt Linnea och Axel ute på bänken framför körsbärsträden.En: As the sunset painted the sky pink and gold, Linnea and Axel sat outside on the bench in front of the cherry trees.Sv: Luften var mild.En: The air was mild.Sv: De pratade om framtiden och drömmar.En: They talked about the future and dreams.Sv: De upptäckte att de hade skapat en grund för något större än bara vänskap.En: They discovered that they had laid the foundation for something greater than just friendship.Sv: De hade båda förändrats, funnit mod att vara autentiska, och fann sig själva i varandras närvaro.En: They had both changed, found the courage to be authentic, and found themselves in each other's presence.Sv: Våren var verkligen en tid för nytt liv, och de unga körsbärsblommorna verkade hålla med.En: Spring truly was a time for new life, and the young cherry blossoms seemed to agree. Vocabulary Words:blossoms: blommornabloomed: blommadescent: doftennervous: nervöshopeful: hoppfulldorm: studentrumbroad: brettextending: sträcktecautiously: försiktigtanimatedly: livligtfascination: fascinationconservation: miljövårdunsure: osäkerhesitated: tvekadepassion: passionimpressed: imponeraddisplay: visadecorated: dekoreratdaffodils: påskliljorcompliments: komplimangerconfidence: självförtroendeconfided: berättadefears: rädslaexpectations: förväntningarreassured: försäkradeburden: bördashoulders: axlarfoundation: grundauthentic: autentiskapresence: närvaro

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Springtime Brunch: Finding Balance and Friendship at College Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-03-31-22-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: La primavera llenaba de energía el campus universitario.En: Spring filled the university campus with energy.Es: El sol entraba por las ventanas abiertas del dormitorio, iluminando las caras de los estudiantes que se preparaban para las vacaciones de Semana Santa.En: The sun streamed through the open windows of the dormitory, illuminating the faces of the students who were getting ready for their Easter break.Es: Inés, una estudiante de biología en su segundo año, se sentía atrapada entre sus estudios y el deseo de reunirse con sus amigos.En: Inés, a second-year biology student, felt caught between her studies and the desire to meet up with her friends.Es: Quería hacer algo especial para celebrar la Pascua y aliviar un poco la presión de los exámenes que se acercaban.En: She wanted to do something special to celebrate Easter and relieve some of the pressure from the upcoming exams.Es: Pensó en un brunch de Pascua.En: She thought of an Easter brunch.Es: Rafael, su compañero de habitación, estaba inclinado sobre su escritorio revisando planos para un proyecto de arquitectura.En: Rafael, her roommate, was leaning over his desk reviewing plans for an architecture project.Es: La fecha límite se acercaba, pero él siempre encontraba tiempo para tomar las cosas con calma.En: The deadline was approaching, but he always found time to take things easy.Es: Inés lo miró y le dijo: "Rafa, ¿puedes venir de compras conmigo?En: Inés looked at him and said, "Rafa, can you come shopping with me?Es: Quiero organizar un brunch para todos".En: I want to organize a brunch for everyone."Es: Rafael se rascó la cabeza, un poco dudoso.En: Rafael scratched his head, a bit doubtful.Es: "Bueno, tengo este proyecto...En: "Well, I have this project...Es: Pero, vámonos, me vendrá bien tomar un descanso", respondió, levantándose.En: But, let's go, it will be good for me to take a break," he replied, getting up.Es: El aire fresco de la primavera los envolvió al salir del edificio.En: The fresh spring air enveloped them as they left the building.Es: Caminaron al supermercado, charlando y haciendo planes sobre qué comprar.En: They walked to the supermarket, chatting and making plans about what to buy.Es: Inés quería huevos decorados, panecillos y algo de fruta fresca.En: Inés wanted decorated eggs, rolls, and some fresh fruit.Es: Sabía que sus amigos aprecian las cosas simples pero que llenan el alma.En: She knew her friends appreciated simple things that filled the soul.Es: En el pasillo de las frutas, Inés se detuvo al ver a Clara, una vieja amiga de la secundaria.En: In the fruit aisle, Inés stopped when she saw Clara, an old high school friend.Es: Se saludaron sorprendentemente.En: They greeted each other in surprise.Es: "Inés, ¡cuánto tiempo sin verte!En: "Inés, it's been so long since I've seen you!Es: ¿Cómo va la universidad?En: How's university going?"Es: ", preguntó Clara.En: asked Clara.Es: Mientras charlaban, Clara mencionó la importancia de encontrar un equilibrio entre el estudio y el tiempo personal.En: As they chatted, Clara mentioned the importance of finding a balance between study and personal time.Es: "No todo es conseguir las mejores notas.En: "It's not all about getting the best grades.Es: A veces, compartir tiempo con amigos es igual de importante", dijo Clara sonriendo.En: Sometimes, spending time with friends is just as important," said Clara, smiling.Es: Las palabras de Clara resonaron en Inés.En: Clara's words resonated with Inés.Es: Se dio cuenta de que tenía que relajar su control sobre todo y disfrutar el momento.En: She realized she needed to loosen her grip on everything and enjoy the moment.Es: A su lado, Rafael también pensaba en lo que Clara había dicho.En: Beside her, Rafael was also reflecting on what Clara had said.Es: Tal vez se había estresado demasiado por su proyecto y olvidar un poco buscaría mejores resultados.En: Maybe he had stressed too much about his project, and letting go a little might lead to better results.Es: Regresaron al dormitorio con las bolsas llenas de alimentos y una nueva perspectiva.En: They returned to the dormitory with bags full of food and a new perspective.Es: Inés reunió a sus amigos y sugirió que todos aportaran algo al brunch.En: Inés gathered her friends and suggested everyone contribute something to the brunch.Es: Unos trajeron jugos, otros decoraron el espacio común, y algunos ofrecieron sus habilidades culinarias.En: Some brought juices, others decorated the common space, and some offered their culinary skills.Es: El día de Pascua, el dormitorio vibraba con risas, conversaciones alegres y la fragancia de una sencillez bien compartida.En: On Easter day, the dormitory buzzed with laughter, cheerful conversations, and the aroma of simple delights shared well.Es: Inés se sintió aliviada.En: Inés felt relieved.Es: No había tenido que hacer todo solo.En: She hadn't had to do everything alone.Es: Había aprendido a confiar y disfrutar.En: She had learned to trust and enjoy.Es: Rafael miró su proyecto con ojos renovados.En: Rafael looked at his project with renewed eyes.Es: Todo parecía más fácil después de reír y compartir.En: Everything seemed easier after laughing and sharing.Es: Había aprendido que incluso el trabajo duro puede beneficiar del juego.En: He had learned that even hard work can benefit from play.Es: Ese brunch no solo llenó sus estómagos, también sus corazones.En: That brunch not only filled their stomachs but also their hearts.Es: Un recordatorio del valor de la comunidad y el equilibrio en sus vidas universitarias.En: A reminder of the value of community and balance in their university lives. Vocabulary Words:the dormitory: el dormitorioto illuminate: iluminarto relieve: aliviarthe brunch: el brunchto lean over: inclinarse sobrethe deadline: la fecha límiteto scratch: rascardoubtful: dudosoto envelope: envolverthe aisle: el pasillothe surprise: la sorpresato resonate: resonarto loosen: relajarto reflect: reflexionarthe perspective: la perspectivato gather: reunirto contribute: aportarculinary skills: habilidades culinariasto buzz: vibrarthe aroma: la fraganciato trust: confiarrenewed: renovadoto seem: parecerthe reminder: el recordatoriothe community: la comunidadto benefit: beneficiarto appreciate: apreciarthe balance: el equilibrioto organize: organizarto stress: estresar

Fluent Fiction - French: Rain Creates Magic: An Artist's Journey in Montmartre Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-03-30-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Montmartre, sous un ciel menaçant de printemps, était vivant.En: Montmartre, under a threatening spring sky, was alive.Fr: Les rues étaient animées par les conversations des touristes et les démonstrations vibrantes des artistes.En: The streets were bustling with the conversations of tourists and the vibrant displays of artists.Fr: Le quartier était célèbre pour ses peintures éclatantes et ses créateurs talentueux.En: The neighborhood was famous for its bright paintings and its talented creators.Fr: C'est ici qu'Étienne avait installé ses chevalets, espérant capter l'attention de ceux qui passaient, et surtout celle de Camille.En: It was here that Étienne had set up his easels, hoping to capture the attention of passersby, and especially that of Camille.Fr: Étienne était un jeune artiste ambitieux.En: Étienne was a young, ambitious artist.Fr: Il avait passé des heures à préparer ses aquarelles, chacune réfléchissant sa passion pour la lumière et les couleurs de Paris.En: He had spent hours preparing his watercolors, each reflecting his passion for the light and colors of Paris.Fr: Camille, une passionnée d'art, se promenait dans les rues en observant tout avec un regard critique mais curieux.En: Camille, an art enthusiast, strolled through the streets observing everything with a critical but curious eye.Fr: Elle recherchait toujours quelque chose de spécial, quelque chose qui lui parlerait.En: She was always searching for something special, something that would speak to her.Fr: Alors que l'après-midi avançait, le ciel gris s'assombrit encore.En: As the afternoon progressed, the grey sky darkened even more.Fr: Étienne sentait les premières gouttes de pluie.En: Étienne felt the first drops of rain.Fr: Une expo en plein air était idéale par beau temps, mais aujourd'hui, le temps semblait conspirer contre lui.En: An outdoor exhibit was ideal in good weather, but today, the weather seemed to conspire against him.Fr: Une décision devait être prise : rester et risquer ses peintures, ou courir se mettre à l'abri.En: A decision had to be made: stay and risk his paintings, or run for shelter.Fr: La pluie se transforma rapidement en averse.En: The rain quickly turned into a downpour.Fr: Pourtant, Étienne ne bougea pas.En: Yet, Étienne did not move.Fr: Une idée traversa son esprit.En: An idea crossed his mind.Fr: Il réarrangea ses peintures pour que la pluie devienne une partie de l'œuvre.En: He rearranged his paintings so that the rain became part of the artwork.Fr: Sous la pluie, les couleurs prirent vie d'une manière inattendue, coulées et mélangées, créant des effets aquarelles étonnants.En: Under the rain, the colors came to life in an unexpected way, dripping and blending, creating stunning watercolor effects.Fr: Camille, abritée sous un large parapluie, observa cette transformation.En: Camille, sheltered under a wide umbrella, watched this transformation.Fr: Elle se rapprocha, intriguée par le courage d'Étienne et l'audace de son choix.En: She stepped closer, intrigued by Étienne's courage and the boldness of his choice.Fr: Les couleurs dansaient sous la pluie, évoquant une beauté fugace et vivante.En: The colors danced under the rain, evoking a fleeting and lively beauty.Fr: "C'est magnifique," murmura-t-elle, plus pour elle-même que pour qui que ce soit d'autre.En: "It's magnificent," she murmured, more to herself than to anyone else.Fr: La pluie finit par s'arrêter, laissant derrière elle un éclat brillant à Montmartre.En: The rain eventually stopped, leaving behind a brilliant sheen in Montmartre.Fr: Étienne, trempé mais souriant, regarda Camille qui s'adressait à lui.En: Étienne, drenched but smiling, looked at Camille who was speaking to him.Fr: "Tu as capturé quelque chose de magique ici," dit-elle, impressionnée.En: "You've captured something magical here," she said, impressed.Fr: "Je connais des galeristes qui aimeraient voir cela."En: "I know gallery owners who would love to see this."Fr: Avec ces mots, Étienne sentit une vague de confiance l'envahir.En: With these words, Étienne felt a wave of confidence wash over him.Fr: Un tournant s'était produit, une résilience nouvelle habitait son art.En: A turning point had occurred, a new resilience inhabited his art.Fr: Parfois, songea-t-il, les tempêtes apportent de belles surprises.En: Sometimes, he thought, storms bring beautiful surprises.Fr: Camille lui tendit sa carte, promettant de l'aider à introduire ses talents dans les galeries de Paris.En: Camille handed him her card, promising to help introduce his talents into the galleries of Paris.Fr: Et ainsi, ce jour pluvieux à Montmartre se termina par une promesse d'avenir radieux, où les défis se transformèrent en nouvelles opportunités pour Étienne.En: And so, this rainy day in Montmartre ended with a promise of a bright future, where challenges turned into new opportunities for Étienne. Vocabulary Words:the threatening sky: le ciel menaçantbustling: animéesthe vibrant displays: les démonstrations vibrantesthe easels: les chevaletsthe passersby: ceux qui passaientthe enthusiasts: les passionnésthe critical eye: le regard critiquethe gray sky: le ciel gristo conspire: conspirerthe downpour: l'aversethe courage: le couragethe boldness: l'audacethe fleeting beauty: la beauté fugacethe sheen: l'éclatthe gallery owners: les galeristesthe wave of confidence: la vague de confiancethe resilience: la résiliencethe storm: la tempêtethe challenge: les défisthe opportunities: les opportunitésto stroll: se promenerto observe: observerto blend: mélangerto evoke: évoquerto create effects: créer des effetsto shelter: se mettre à l'abrithe artwork: l'œuvreto transform: transformerthe promise: la promessethe future: l'avenir

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Passover: A Tale of Tradition, Ingenuity & Togetherness Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-03-29-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: השמש האירה בעדינות על הכפר הקטן השוכן בהרים הירוקים של ישראל.En: The sun gently illuminated the small village nestled in the green mountains of Israel.He: האביב כבר כאן, ושקדיות פורחות בכל מקום.En: Spring was already here, and almond trees were blooming everywhere.He: הרחובות הצרים של הכפר נראו כמרוצים מפתגמים, והכפריים עמלו בשוק המקומי על ההכנות לליל הסדר.En: The narrow streets of the village seemed satisfied with proverbs, and the villagers worked in the local market preparing for the Passover Seder.He: אביבה התהלכה בשוק, רשימה בידה, עיניים ממוקדות ומבט נחוש.En: Aviva walked through the market, list in hand, eyes focused and determined.He: היא הייתה יודעת בדיוק מה היא צריכה בשביל הסדר.En: She knew exactly what she needed for the Seder.He: החג הזה היה כה מיוחד עבורה.En: This holiday was so special to her.He: בכל שנה משפחתה התאספה לליל הסדר בבית שלה, והיא ידעה שעליה לוודא שהכל יהיה מושלם.En: Every year, her family gathered for the Seder at her house, and she knew she had to make sure everything would be perfect.He: "שלמי על המצות?En: "How much for the matzah?"He: " שאלה אווירה את בעל החנות המקומית.En: Aviva asked the local shop owner.He: "מצטער, גבירתי," ענה האיש בקצת חוסר נוחות, "יש לנו רק כמות מסוימת שנותרה, ואני לא בטוח שתספיק לכל הצרכים שלכם.En: "Sorry, ma'am," the man replied with a bit of discomfort, "We only have a certain amount left, and I'm not sure it will be enough for all your needs."He: " התחיל מתח באוויר.En: Tension started to build in the air.He: נועם, אחיה של אביבה, החליף מבטי מבוכה עם אליאור, החבר החדש בכפר, שעמד לצידה.En: Noam, Aviva's brother, exchanged embarrassed looks with Elior, the new friend in the village standing next to her.He: "אחי, בוא נרגע," אמר נועם בקול מרגיע.En: "Brother, let's calm down," said Noam in a soothing voice.He: "אנחנו יכולים להסתדר בלי להיות מושלמים הפעם.En: "We can manage without being perfect this time."He: " אליאור, שהיה מעט חושש להשתלב בקהילה, החליט לפתע להתערב.En: Elior, who was a bit apprehensive about integrating into the community, suddenly decided to intervene.He: "יש לי רעיון," הוא אמר בהיסוס קל.En: "I have an idea," he said with slight hesitation.He: "אולי נוכל להכין יחד משהו חדש ויצירתי כדי להחליף את מה שחסר.En: "Maybe we can create something new and creative together to replace what's missing."He: " אביבה נעצרה לרגע, מבטה מתרכך קצת.En: Aviva paused for a moment, her gaze softening a bit.He: "טוב, אולי," היא אמרה, אפילו שלא הייתה משוכנעת במלואה.En: "Well, maybe," she said, even though she wasn't entirely convinced.He: כך הם עשו.En: And so they did.He: בעזרת תמיכת נועם והיצירתיות של אליאור, הצליחו להפוך את החסרון ליתרון.En: With Noam's support and Elior's creativity, they managed to turn the lack into an advantage.He: הם המציאו מתכונים שזכו למחמאות רבות וגרמו לאורחים לחייך בהשתאות.En: They invented recipes that received many compliments and made the guests smile in amazement.He: בערב הסדר, כשכולם ישבו מסביב לשולחן המסורתי, חשה אביבה שלמרות ההתחלה הקשה, הצליחה ליצור חוויה מיוחדת וקסומה.En: On the evening of the Seder, when everyone sat around the traditional table, Aviva felt that despite the difficult start, she had managed to create a special and magical experience.He: היא הבינה שבסופו של דבר, החשיבות האמיתית היא לא בפרטים הקטנים, אלא במהות הגדולה של החג – הביחד, השמחה, והזיכרונות המשותפים.En: She realized that ultimately, the true importance was not in the small details, but in the larger essence of the holiday – togetherness, joy, and shared memories.He: היא חייכה לעצמה.En: She smiled to herself.He: אמנם התחילה לחשוב שהיא צריכה שינוי קטן בגישה.En: Indeed, she began to think she needed a small change in approach.He: לפעמים, היא הבינה, לקרוא להמציא את המסלול מחדש זה אולי הסדר הטוב ביותר.En: Sometimes, she understood, reinventing the path might just be the best order. Vocabulary Words:illuminated: האירnestled: שוכןblooming: פורחותsatisfied: מרוציםproverbs: פתגמיםpreparing: הכנותdetermined: נחושconvince: לשכנעtension: מתחdiscomfort: חוסר נוחותintervene: להתערבhesitation: היסוסcreative: יצירתיadvantage: יתרוןcompliments: מחמאותamazement: השתאותrealized: הבינהultimately: בסופו של דברdetails: פרטיםessence: מהותtogetherness: ביחדapproach: גישהreinventing: להמציא מחדשgentle: עדינותtraditional: מסורתיblossoming: פורחgathered: התאספהcertain: מסויםsoothing: מרגיעsupport: תמיכתBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Eliana's Perfect Harmony: Balancing Studies and Music Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-03-28-22-34-01-he Story Transcript:He: אליאנה עמדה לצד החלון, מביטה אל היער המתעורר לחיים באביב.En: Eliana stood by the window, looking out at the forest coming to life in the spring.He: עצים בפריחה ולפני הנהר שזורם ליד אותה פנימייה יוקרתית בו היא לומדת.En: Trees in bloom and the river flowing beside the prestigious boarding school where she studies.He: השבוע חג הפסח מתקרב, אבל ליבה של אליאנה נמצא במקום אחר.En: This week, Passover is approaching, but Eliana's heart is elsewhere.He: אחרי שעות לימודים רבות, היא מצאה את האושר האמיתי. לא בין ספרי הכימיה או המתמטיקה, אלא בין מיתרי הכינור שמעולם לא חשבה שתחקור לעומק.En: After many hours of studying, she found true happiness—not among the chemistry or math books, but among the strings of the violin she never thought she would explore deeply.He: ארי ונועם, חבריה הקרובים, אינם יודעים על ההתאהבות החדשה שלה עם המוזיקה.En: Ari and Noam, her close friends, are unaware of her newfound love for music.He: לפעמים היא מתגנבת לחדר המוזיקה בערב, כשרק הלחישות של הרוח נשמעות בחוץ.En: Sometimes she sneaks into the music room in the evening, when only the whispers of the wind are heard outside.He: אך דבר אחד מפריע לאליאנה: הציונים שלה.En: But one thing bothers Eliana: her grades.He: לאחרונה, אליאנה שמה לב שהציונים קצת ירדו.En: Lately, Eliana has noticed a slight drop in her scores.He: היא חוששת לאכזב את הוריה, שמאוד גאים בה כי היא תלמידה מצטיינת.En: She fears disappointing her parents, who are very proud of her being an outstanding student.He: השיעורים מלווים בעבודה קשה ולחץ רציני, והם לא משאירים לה הרבה זמן לנגן.En: The classes are accompanied by hard work and serious pressure, leaving her little time to play.He: ארי, שותף לחדרה, הבחין בעיניה העייפות ושאל: "אליאנה, את בסדר? נראה שאת טרודה."En: Ari, her roommate, noticed her tired eyes and asked, "Are you okay, Eliana? You seem preoccupied."He: היא נשמה עמוקות והסתכלה עליו. "גיליתי שאני אוהבת לנגן בכינור, אבל אני לא יודעת איך להחזיק את כל זה ביחד עם הלימודים."En: She took a deep breath and looked at him. "I found out I love playing the violin, but I don't know how to balance it all with my studies."He: כעבור יום, היא החליטה לדבר עם המורה למוזיקה שלה, גב׳ רובין.En: The next day, she decided to speak to her music teacher, Ms. Robin.He: "אני מאוד רוצה להתקדם בכינור ולהשתתף בקונצרט האביב," אמרה אליאנה כשהתיכון בקולה נע בגאווה ובחשש.En: "I really want to progress in the violin and participate in the spring concert," said Eliana, her voice filled with pride and apprehension.He: גב׳ רובין חייכה בעידוד. "יש לך כישרון מיוחד, אליאנה. אולי נוכל לתכנן לך לוח זמנים לשניהם, גם למוזיקה וגם ללימודים."En: Ms. Robin smiled encouragingly. "You have a special talent, Eliana. Maybe we can plan a schedule for both music and studies for you."He: הגיע יום האודישן לקונצרט.En: The day of the audition for the concert arrived.He: אליאנה נשמה עמוק לפני שנכנסה לאולם האודישנים, כשברקע נשמעו ציוץ הציפורים ומלמולי תלמידים מכיתות אחרות.En: Eliana took a deep breath before entering the audition hall, as the chirping of birds and murmurs of students from other classes were heard in the background.He: היא נגנה בכינור בצורה מרגשת, וכל צליל היה כמו העיניים שלה – מלא בכמיהה ובתשוקה.En: She played the violin in an emotional manner, and every note was like her eyes—full of longing and passion.He: בסיום האודישן, היא חששה ממה שיעמוד מולה.En: At the end of the audition, she was anxious about what awaited her.He: אך ההמתנה לא הייתה ארוכה— היא נבחרה להופיע בקונצרט!En: But the wait wasn't long—she was chosen to perform in the concert!He: עם ההתרגשות, היא מצאה את ההזדמנות לדבר עם הוריה על הדאגות שלה.En: With excitement, she found the opportunity to talk to her parents about her concerns.He: על אף הדאגה הראשונית, הוריה הקשיבו, והסכימו שהיא תמשיך במה שהיא אוהבת, תוך כדי שידאגו לתמוך בה בלימודים.En: Despite their initial worry, her parents listened and agreed that she should continue with what she loves, while ensuring support for her studies.He: המורים בפנימייה, נועם וארי, יחד עם גב׳ רובין, עזרו לה לבנות תוכנית לימודים חדשה, והם דאגו שהיא תצליח לשלב את הכל כמו שצריך.En: The teachers at the boarding school, Noam and Ari, along with Ms. Robin, helped her create a new study plan, making sure she could properly balance everything.He: אליאנה חוותה תחושת רווחה ובן רגע הבינה שלעיתים יש להיאבק כדי להגיע לשמחתך, אך זה שווה את המאמץ.En: Eliana experienced a sense of relief and realized in an instant that sometimes you have to fight to achieve your joy, but it's worth the effort.He: בקונצרט האביב, כשהנגינה שלה נשמעה בכל הבית-הספר, אליאנה הרגישה את האיזון המושלם בין שני העולמות שלה מגיע לידי ביטוי.En: At the spring concert, as her music resonated throughout the school, Eliana felt the perfect balance between her two worlds come to life.He: היה לה חיוך על השפתיים ולב מלא הכרת תודה כשכל הבעיות התחברו לפתרון אחד שלם.En: She had a smile on her lips and a heart full of gratitude as all the problems connected to form one complete solution.He: העולם היה עכשיו קרוב יותר להתמודד עם הקשר המיוחד בין לימודים למוזיקה.En: The world was now closer to embracing the special bond between studies and music. Vocabulary Words:prestigious: יוקרתיapproaching: מתקרבunaware: אינם יודעיםsneaks: מתגנבתwhispers: לחישותpreoccupied: טרודהbalance: להחזיקprogress: להתקדםpride: גאווהapprehension: חששtalent: כישרוןschedule: לוח זמניםaudition: אודישןmurmurs: מלמוליםanxious: חששהawaited: יעמוד מולהopportunity: הזדמנותconcerns: דאגותinitial: הראשוניתsupport: תמוךrealized: הבינהfight: להיאבקjoy: שמחתךworth: שווהeffort: המאמץresonated: נשמעהgratitude: הכרת תודהconnected: התחברוcomplete: שלםbond: הקשרBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Spring Shadows: A Student's Quest for Balance and Dreams Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-03-28-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Det var vår i Uppsala.En: It was spring in Uppsala.Sv: Solens strålar värmde de gamla byggnaderna på internatskolan.En: The sun's rays warmed the old buildings of the boarding school.Sv: Träden började få knopp och färgglada blommor slog ut i trädgårdarna.En: The trees were beginning to bud, and colorful flowers bloomed in the gardens.Sv: Eleverna skyndade fram och tillbaka i korridorerna, alla förberedda sig för examen.En: Students hurried back and forth in the corridors, all preparing for exams.Sv: Men i detta ljusa vårväder kände Lars en tung skugga hänga över sig.En: But in this bright spring weather, Lars felt a heavy shadow hanging over him.Sv: Lars var en flitig student.En: Lars was a diligent student.Sv: Hans familj hade en lång tradition av akademiska framgångar. Men de kämpade nu ekonomiskt efter att Elin, hans syster, hade avbrutit sina studier och kommit hem.En: His family had a long tradition of academic success, but they were now struggling financially after Elin, his sister, had interrupted her studies and returned home.Sv: Lars visste att han behövde ett stipendium för att stanna kvar på skolan.En: Lars knew he needed a scholarship to stay at the school.Sv: Men han kände också pressen från familjen att hjälpa Elin, som nu kämpade hemma.En: But he also felt the pressure from his family to help Elin, who was now struggling at home.Sv: Oskar, Lars bästa vän, hade alltid ett leende på läpparna.En: Oskar, Lars' best friend, always had a smile on his face.Sv: Han älskade att locka Lars till festligheter och roligheter.En: He loved to coax Lars into festivities and fun.Sv: "Kom igen, Lars! Det är påsk och våren är äntligen här! Lite roligt kommer inte skada", sa Oskar och blinkade.En: "Come on, Lars! It's Easter and spring is finally here! A little fun won't hurt," said Oskar, winking.Sv: Men Lars stod vid sitt skrivbord, fylld av böcker.En: But Lars stood at his desk, surrounded by books.Sv: "Jag måste studera, Oskar. Om jag inte får stipendiet måste jag lämna skolan."En: "I have to study, Oskar. If I don't get the scholarship, I have to leave the school."Sv: Inom sig kände Lars en inre konflikt.En: Inside, Lars felt an inner conflict.Sv: Oskar förstod inte allvaret i situationen.En: Oskar didn't understand the seriousness of the situation.Sv: Och hemma väntade Elins bekymmer.En: And at home, Elin's concerns awaited.Sv: Lars visste att han behövde välja.En: Lars knew he needed to make a choice.Sv: På långfredagskvällen konfronterade Lars Oskar.En: On Good Friday evening, Lars confronted Oskar.Sv: "Oskar, jag måste prata med dig. Jag är glad att du vill att jag ska ha roligt, men jag kan inte just nu. Jag måste fokusera."En: "Oskar, I need to talk to you. I'm glad you want me to have fun, but I can't right now. I need to focus."Sv: Oskar blev förvånad men insåg sin väns dilemma.En: Oskar was surprised but realized his friend's dilemma.Sv: "Ledsen, Lars. Jag trodde bara du behövde en paus."En: "Sorry, Lars. I just thought you needed a break."Sv: "Ibland, men just nu behöver jag lite tid för att fokusera."En: "Sometimes, but right now I need some time to focus."Sv: Lars skickade också ett meddelande till Elin.En: Lars also sent a message to Elin.Sv: Han berättade hur pressad han kände sig och förklarade sin situation.En: He told her how pressured he felt and explained his situation.Sv: Elin svarade med stöd och förståelse.En: Elin responded with support and understanding.Sv: Våren fortsatte att lysa över skolan, och Lars fann ett nytt sätt att balansera sitt liv.En: Spring continued to shine over the school, and Lars found a new way to balance his life.Sv: Han bestämde sig för att sätta gränser med Oskar – njuta av våren men inte låta det distrahera honom för mycket.En: He decided to set boundaries with Oskar—enjoy the spring but not let it distract him too much.Sv: Och stöttade Elin så gott han kunde med regelbundna samtal och uppmuntran.En: And he supported Elin as best he could with regular calls and encouragement.Sv: På påskdagen promenerade Lars genom den ljusa trädgården.En: On Easter Sunday, Lars walked through the bright garden.Sv: Han kände sig lättare.En: He felt lighter.Sv: Han hade lärt sig att han kunde hjälpa sin familj och samtidigt drömma om framtiden.En: He had learned that he could help his family and still dream about the future.Sv: Våren viskade förändring, och Lars lyssnade noga.En: Spring whispered change, and Lars listened closely. Vocabulary Words:ray: stråleboarding school: internatskolabud: knoppcorridors: korridorerdiligent: flitigscholarship: stipendiumcoax: lockafestivities: festligheterwinking: blinkadeconfronted: konfronteradedilemma: dilemmasurrounded: fylldinner conflict: inre konfliktseriousness: allvarpressured: pressadboundaries: gränserencouragement: uppmuntranEaster: påskGood Friday: långfredagexam: examenstruggling: kämpadefinancially: ekonomiskttradition: traditionunderstanding: förståelsesupport: stödlight: ljusshadow: skuggabalance: balanserapromenaded: promeneradewhispered: viskade

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Spring Allergies and the Unseen Power of Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-03-26-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Det var tidlig vår, og luften var fylt med den friske duften av spirende blomster og gress.En: It was early spring, and the air was filled with the fresh scent of budding flowers and grass.No: Det store familiehjemmet lå blant trær som nettopp begynte å knoppes, og inne var det varmt og koselig.En: The large family home lay among trees that were just beginning to bud, and inside it was warm and cozy.No: Gamle tepper lå spredt over de polstrede stolene, og familiebilder pyntet veggene.En: Old rugs lay scattered over the upholstered chairs, and family photos adorned the walls.No: En perfekt scene for en hyggelig samling, bortsett fra en ting – Ingrid slet.En: A perfect scene for a pleasant gathering, except for one thing — Ingrid was struggling.No: Ingrid var en selvstendig kvinne, vant til å klare seg selv.En: Ingrid was an independent woman, used to managing on her own.No: Men denne våren hadde hennes sesongallergier slått til med full kraft.En: But this spring, her seasonal allergies had hit with full force.No: Øynene hennes var røde og klødde, og hun nøs konstant.En: Her eyes were red and itchy, and she was constantly sneezing.No: Hun forsøkte å skjule det, ville ikke legge en demper på den gode stemningen.En: She tried to hide it, not wanting to dampen the good mood.No: Lars, hennes gode venn, var til stede.En: Lars, her good friend, was present.No: Han la merke til hvordan Ingrid slet.En: He noticed how Ingrid was struggling.No: Han var praktisk og ressurssterk, og ønsket virkelig å hjelpe.En: He was practical and resourceful, and really wanted to help.No: "Ingrid, jeg kan dra til apoteket for deg.En: "Ingrid, I can go to the pharmacy for you.No: Det er viktig å få noe som lindrer," sa han forsiktig.En: It's important to get something that relieves," he said gently.No: Ingrid ristet avvergende på hodet.En: Ingrid shook her head defensively.No: "Det går bra, Lars.En: "It's fine, Lars.No: Jeg vil ikke være til bry," svarte hun og forsøkte å smile tappert.En: I don't want to be a bother," she replied, trying to smile bravely.No: Men innen fem minutter nøs hun igjen, og det var tydelig at hun ikke hadde det bra.En: But within five minutes, she sneezed again, and it was clear that she wasn't well.No: Lars visste at han måtte handle, på tross av hennes motvilje.En: Lars knew he had to act, despite her reluctance.No: Han tok fram mobilen, ringte en medisinsk hotline og beskrev symptomene hennes.En: He took out his phone, called a medical hotline, and described her symptoms.No: "Hun trenger en stabil allergimedisin," bekreftet stemmen i andre enden.En: "She needs a stable allergy medication," confirmed the voice on the other end.No: Lars hoppet i bilen og kjørte raskt til apoteket i byen.En: Lars jumped in the car and quickly drove to the pharmacy in the town.No: Tilbake i det store huset, hadde Ingrid lagt seg på sofaen, sliten av å kjempe mot ubehaget.En: Back in the large house, Ingrid had laid down on the sofa, exhausted from fighting the discomfort.No: Lars kom raskt tilbake, med en liten pose full av medisiner.En: Lars returned quickly, with a small bag full of medicines.No: "Her, prøv dette," sa han og ga henne en nesespray og noen tabletter.En: "Here, try this," he said and handed her a nasal spray and some tablets.No: Ingrid tok det nølende.En: Ingrid took it hesitantly.No: Men i løpet av en time, følte hun seg bedre.En: But within an hour, she felt better.No: Øynene klødde mindre, og nysingen avtok.En: Her eyes itched less, and the sneezing subsided.No: Hun satte seg opp, så på Lars og smilte oppriktig.En: She sat up, looked at Lars, and smiled genuinely.No: "Takk, Lars.En: "Thank you, Lars.No: Jeg vet jeg var sta.En: I know I was stubborn.No: Jeg verdsetter hjelpen din.En: I appreciate your help."No: "Lars lo.En: Lars laughed.No: "Det er det venner er til for.En: "That's what friends are for.No: Du trenger ikke gjøre alt alene, Ingrid.En: You don't have to do everything alone, Ingrid."No: "I den varme atmosfæren i familiehjemmet, lærte Ingrid noe viktig.En: In the warm atmosphere of the family home, Ingrid learned something important.No: Noen ganger er det greit å lene seg på andre, spesielt når man ikke klarer alt selv.En: Sometimes it's okay to lean on others, especially when you can't manage everything yourself.No: Hun følte seg lettet, både fra symptomene og den uventede lærdomen om vennskap.En: She felt relieved, both from the symptoms and the unexpected lesson about friendship. Vocabulary Words:scent: duftenbudding: spirenderugs: tepperupholstered: polstredeadorned: pyntetgathering: samlingstruggling: sletindependent: selvstendigseasonal: sesongallergies: allergieritchy: kløddesneezing: nøsdampen: demperreluctance: motviljedescribed: beskrevsymptoms: symptomenestable: stabilnasal: nesespraysubsided: avtokgenuinely: oppriktigstubborn: staappreciate: verdsatteatmosphere: atmosfærenrelieved: lettetlesson: lærdomenlean: lenecozy: koseligexhausted: slitenhesitantly: nølenderesourceful: ressurssterk

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Unexpected Treasures at Balaton's Bustling Marketplace Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-03-21-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A tavasz friss szellője csiklandozta a Balaton hullámait, ahogyan a nap fényesen ragyogott a víz felszínén.En: The fresh breeze of spring tickled the waves of Balaton as the sun shone brightly on the surface of the water.Hu: Gábor, Katalin, és Balázs a forgalmas helyi piac felé sétáltak.En: Gábor, Katalin, and Balázs walked towards the busy local market.Hu: Katalin ragyogó szemekkel fürkészte a színes bódékat, Balázs laza mosollyal követte őt, míg Gábor kissé feszülten tapogatta az útitervét a zsebében.En: Katalin scanned the colorful stalls with sparkling eyes, Balázs followed her with a relaxed smile, while Gábor nervously felt the itinerary in his pocket.Hu: Tudta, hogy ma különleges ajándékokat kell találniuk, amelyek mindhármuknak tetszenek.En: He knew they had to find special gifts today that would please all three of them.Hu: Ahogy elmerültek a piac forgatagában, a fűszeres kolbászdarabok és frissen sült lángos illata körüllengte őket.En: As they immersed themselves in the hustle and bustle of the market, the scent of spicy sausage pieces and freshly baked lángos surrounded them.Hu: Minden bódé különlegességeket kínált: kézzel festett kerámiák, szíjatékkal hímzett terítők és gyönyörű faragványok.En: Each stall offered specialties: hand-painted ceramics, tablecloths embroidered with intricate designs, and beautiful carvings.Hu: Gábor egy ilyen stand előtt időzött, ujjait az egyik makarás edényes ládán pihentetve.En: Gábor lingered in front of one such stand, resting his fingers on a box of intricately made pottery.Hu: "Vajon ez tetszene mindenkinek?En: "I wonder if this would please everyone?"Hu: " - gondolta, de még nem érezte a választ elég biztosnak.En: he thought, but he still didn't feel confident in his choice.Hu: Katalin közben észrevett egy szokatlan standot, ahol egy helyi művész különféle anyagokból készült szobrokat árult.En: Meanwhile, Katalin noticed an unusual stall where a local artist sold sculptures made from various materials.Hu: "Nézd, Gábor!En: "Look, Gábor!Hu: Ezek a szobrok nagyon egyediek!En: These sculptures are very unique!"Hu: " – lelkendezett.En: she exclaimed.Hu: Gábor óvatosan közelebb lépett, még mindig a megszokott, biztonságos dolgokat kereste szemével, de nem tudta nem észrevenni a csillogást Katalin szemében.En: Gábor cautiously stepped closer, still searching with his eyes for familiar, safe things, but he couldn't help but notice the sparkle in Katalin's eyes.Hu: Balázs csendesen figyelt, majd barátságosan vállon veregette Gábort.En: Balázs watched quietly, then gave Gábor a friendly pat on the shoulder.Hu: "Néha a legjobb döntések váratlanok.En: "Sometimes the best decisions are unexpected.Hu: Talán ez lenne a tökéletes emlék.En: Maybe this would be the perfect memory."Hu: " Gábor összehúzta szemöldökét, mérlegelve a hallottakat.En: Gábor furrowed his brow, weighing what he'd heard.Hu: Végül sóhajtott, majd bólintott.En: He finally sighed and nodded.Hu: "Jó, legyen.En: "Alright, let's do it.Hu: Bízom bennetek.En: I trust you both."Hu: "A művész elmesélte, hogy minden szobor egy különleges legendát mesél el, a Balaton környékéről.En: The artist explained that each sculpture told a special legend from around Balaton.Hu: Gábor megérezte a lehetőséget, hogy valami mélyebbet válasszon, olyat, ami mindhármukat összehozza.En: Gábor sensed the opportunity to choose something deeper, something that would bring all three of them together.Hu: Egy kis szobrocskát választott, amely három fő karaktert formázott egy régi legendából, közösen őrizve egy kis lángot.En: He selected a small sculpture depicting three main characters from an old legend, jointly guarding a small flame.Hu: Ahogy a nap a piros és narancssárga árnyalataival tűnt el a horizonton, barátaink egy közeli padon ülve osztották meg a történetet.En: As the sun set over the horizon in shades of red and orange, our friends sat on a nearby bench, sharing the story.Hu: Mindegyikük egy szoborfigura központi elemét tarthatta a kezében.En: Each of them could hold a central element of the sculpture figure in their hands.Hu: Most mindannyian megértették: az utazás nem csak a tervezésről vagy a biztos pontokról szól, hanem az útról, a váratlan pillanatokról is – és arról, hogy mindezt olykor a legjobb, váratlan döntéseik adják.En: Now they all understood: the journey was not just about planning or certainties, but also about the path, unexpected moments, and how sometimes the best, most unforeseen decisions make it all worthwhile. Vocabulary Words:tickled: csiklandoztascanned: fürkészteshone: ragyogottitinerary: útitervbustle: forgatagspicy sausage: fűszeres kolbászdarabokfreshly baked: frissen sültembroidered: hímzettintricate: makaráscarvings: faragványoklinger: időzöttcautiously: óvatosansparkle: csillogásunexpected: váratlanfurrowed: összehúztabrow: szemöldöksensed: megérezteopportunity: lehetőséghorizon: horizontshades: árnyalatokbench: padfigures: figurákmemories: emlékekpat: veregetdepicting: formázlegend: legendaguarding: őrizvepleasure: tetszésconfidence: biztosnakmaterial: anyag

Fluent Fiction - French: How a Medieval Tournament Reignited Their Sense of Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-03-17-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Élodie et Julien entraient dans l'immense salle du spectacle "Medieval Times" à Orlando, ornée de bannières colorées et de torches flamboyantes.En: Élodie and Julien entered the immense hall of the "Medieval Times" show in Orlando, adorned with colorful banners and flaming torches.Fr: Les longs bancs de bois étaient déjà remplis de spectateurs excités.En: The long wooden benches were already filled with excited spectators.Fr: C'était le jour de la Saint-Patrick, le printemps soufflait une douce chaleur sur la ville floridienne.En: It was Saint Patrick's Day, and spring was blowing a gentle warmth over the Florida city.Fr: Élodie avait un sourire éclatant.En: Élodie had a radiant smile.Fr: Elle aimait l'histoire et rêvait de vivre une aventure inoubliable.En: She loved history and dreamed of living an unforgettable adventure.Fr: Julien, à ses côtés, était un peu sceptique.En: Julien, at her side, was a bit skeptical.Fr: Il regardait autour de lui, cherchant des indices de l'authenticité du spectacle.En: He looked around, searching for clues about the show's authenticity.Fr: "Regarde ces chevaliers!"En: "Look at these knights!"Fr: s'exclama Élodie, pointant vers l'arène.En: exclaimed Élodie, pointing towards the arena.Fr: Les cavaliers chevauchaient fièrement, leurs armures brillantes sous les lumières.En: The riders rode proudly, their armor shining under the lights.Fr: "Oui, c'est impressionnant," admit Julien.En: "Yes, it's impressive," Julien admitted.Fr: Mais il doutait toujours.En: But he still had his doubts.Fr: "C'est un peu théâtral, tu ne trouves pas ?"En: "It's a bit theatrical, don't you think?"Fr: Élodie rit et secoua la tête.En: Élodie laughed and shook her head.Fr: "C'est comme un rêve!En: "It's like a dream!Fr: Viens, profitons-en."En: Come on, let's enjoy it."Fr: Les trompettes résonnèrent et le tournoi commença.En: The trumpets sounded, and the tournament began.Fr: Les cris d'encouragement montèrent dans l'air ; Élodie était captivée.En: Cheers rose into the air; Élodie was captivated.Fr: Elle décida de soutenir le chevalier bleu et blanc, se levant pour l'acclamer avec enthousiasme.En: She decided to support the blue and white knight, standing up to cheer him on enthusiastically.Fr: Julien suivait, plus réservé, mais appréciant l'excitation d'Élodie.En: Julien followed, more reserved, but appreciating Élodie's excitement.Fr: Les combats s'enchaînaient, les épées s'entrechoquaient.En: The battles followed one after another, swords clashing.Fr: Élodie était aux anges, criant et frappant dans ses mains.En: Élodie was in heaven, shouting and clapping her hands.Fr: Finalement, le chevalier bleu et blanc remporta la victoire.En: Finally, the blue and white knight claimed victory.Fr: Alors que les applaudissements retentissaient, un héraut annonça que le chevalier victorieux choisirait une dame pour être la Reine de l'Amour et de la Beauté.En: As the applause echoed, a herald announced that the victorious knight would choose a lady to be the Queen of Love and Beauty.Fr: À la surprise d'Élodie, il se tourna vers elle.En: To Élodie's surprise, he turned towards her.Fr: "Moi ?"En: "Me?"Fr: murmura-t-elle, incrédule.En: she murmured, incredulous.Fr: Puis, fière et heureuse, elle se leva pour recevoir sa couronne.En: Then, proud and happy, she stood up to receive her crown.Fr: Julien la regarda, écoutant les acclamations.En: Julien watched her, listening to the cheers.Fr: Soudainement, il réalisait la beauté de l'instant, même dans sa mise en scène.En: Suddenly, he realized the beauty of the moment, even in its staging.Fr: Élodie lui souriait, son enthousiasme contagieux.En: Élodie smiled at him, her enthusiasm contagious.Fr: Après le spectacle, ils se promenèrent dans les couloirs d'un marché médiéval reconstitué, partageant un grand gobelet de cidre.En: After the show, they strolled through the corridors of a reconstructed medieval market, sharing a large cup of cider.Fr: Julien, inspiré par l'attitude d'Élodie, commença à apprécier ce qui se passait autour de lui.En: Julien, inspired by Élodie's attitude, began to appreciate what was happening around him.Fr: "Je suis content que tu aies insisté," avoua-t-il, touchant la couronne sur la tête d'Élodie.En: "I'm glad you insisted," he admitted, touching the crown on Élodie's head.Fr: "C'est peut-être un spectacle, mais c'était amusant."En: "It may be a show, but it was fun."Fr: Élodie prit sa main et rit.En: Élodie took his hand and laughed.Fr: "Parfois, il suffit de plonger dedans pour vraiment s'amuser."En: "Sometimes, you just have to dive in to really have fun."Fr: Et c'est ainsi qu'ils finirent leur soirée, unis dans une nouvelle perspective.En: And so they ended their evening, united with a new perspective.Fr: Leur voyage à Orlando venait d'ajouter une histoire inoubliable à leur collection, de celles qu'ils partageraient avec plaisir lors de leurs prochaines aventures.En: Their trip to Orlando had just added an unforgettable story to their collection, one they would happily share during their next adventures. Vocabulary Words:the hall: la sallethe show: le spectaclethe banner: la bannièrethe torch: la torchethe bench: le bancthe knight: le chevalierthe rider: le cavalierthe armor: l'armurethe arena: l'arènethe trumpet: la trompettethe tournament: le tournoithe sword: l'épéethe battle: le combatthe herald: le hérautthe crown: la couronnethe corridor: le couloirthe market: le marchéthe cider: le cidrethe cheer: l'acclamationthe adventure: l'aventurethe excitement: l'excitationthe victory: la victoirethe beauty: la beautéthe staging: la mise en scènethe applause: les applaudissementsthe spectators: les spectateursthe spring: le printempsthe warmth: la chaleurthe dream: le rêveunforgettable: inoubliable

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Museum Adventures: Tamar Finds Her Perfect Souvenir Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-03-16-22-34-01-he Story Transcript:He: במוזיאון המדע ביום אביבי, תמר ואוריאל צעדו בין תערוכות מרהיבות.En: At the science museum on a spring day, Tamar and Uriel walked among the magnificent exhibitions.He: באוויר נישאו צלילי פורים, וכל מבקר היה מחופש בתחפושת צבעונית.En: The sounds of Purim floated in the air, and every visitor was dressed in a colorful costume.He: תמר, עם חיוך גדול על פניה, ביקרה כל תצוגה ולמדה דבר חדש.En: Tamar, with a big smile on her face, visited each display and learned something new.He: אוריאל הביט בה סקרנות וניהל שיחה עם מדריך התצוגה.En: Uriel watched her with curiosity and engaged in conversation with the exhibition guide.He: כשסיימו את הסיור, הגיע הזמן לבחור מזכרת מיוחדת שתזכיר להם את היום הנפלא.En: When they finished the tour, it was time to choose a special souvenir to remind them of the wonderful day.He: אבל חנות המזכרות הייתה צפופה יותר מהרגיל.En: But the souvenir shop was more crowded than usual.He: פריט אחר פריט נעלם מהמדפים במהירות.En: Item by item disappeared from the shelves quickly.He: תמר הרגישה לחץ, אך לא איבדה תיקווה.En: Tamar felt pressured but did not lose hope.He: היא פנתה לאוריאל ואמרה, "אולי נתפצל ונמצא משהו ייחודי שמתאים לפורים וגם מזכיר את המוזיאון?En: She turned to Uriel and said, "Maybe we should split up and find something unique that suits Purim and also reminds us of the museum?"He: "הם הסכימו להתחלק.En: They agreed to split up.He: תמר החלה לחפש פריט שמשלב מדע והומור, בדיוק כמו שהיא ואוריאל אהבו.En: Tamar began to search for an item that combines science and humor, just like she and Uriel loved.He: קצת בהמשך החנות, במעבר קטן, תמר הבחינה במסכה מדעית-מצחיקה, בדיוק מה שחיפשה.En: A little further into the store, in a small aisle, Tamar noticed a scientific-funny mask, exactly what she was looking for.He: אבל יד נוספת נגעה באותו רגע במסכה.En: But another hand touched the mask at that moment.He: תמר לא נשארה אדישה.En: Tamar didn't remain indifferent.He: "סליחה," פנתה אל האדם השני בנימוס, "המסכה הזו באמת מיוחדת עבורי ועבור חברי.En: "Excuse me," she politely addressed the other person, "this mask is really special for me and my friend.He: היא מסמלת לנו את הכיף של היום הזה ואת חג הפורים.En: It symbolizes for us the fun of this day and the holiday of Purim."He: " אחרי הסבר נרגש שלה, הקונה הסכים בחיוך לוותר.En: After her heartfelt explanation, the buyer agreed with a smile to let it go.He: תמר רצה לידי אוריאל עם המסכה ביד.En: Tamar ran to Uriel with the mask in her hand.He: "מצאתי!En: "I found it!He: זה מושלם!En: It's perfect!"He: ", קראה בהתרגשות.En: she exclaimed with excitement.He: אוריאל חייך באושר, ושניהם יצאו מחנות המזכרות עם מתנה נאה וזיכרון נוסף ליום המיוחד הזה.En: Uriel smiled happily, and they both left the souvenir shop with a nice gift and another memory of this special day.He: תוך כדי הדרך חזרה, תמר הבינה כמה חשוב לה להיות מהירה ונחושה.En: On the way back, Tamar realized how important it was for her to be quick and determined.He: לפעמים, סיפור מהלב ונחישות יכולים להשיג את המטרה הרצויה.En: Sometimes, a heartfelt story and determination can help achieve the desired goal. Vocabulary Words:magnificent: מרהיבותexhibitions: תערוכותcuriosity: סקרנותengaged: ניהלconversation: שיחהsouvenir: מזכרתpressured: לחץsplit up: נתפצלunique: ייחודיfurther: בהמשךaisle: מעברindifferent: אדישהpolitely: בנימוסsymbolizes: מסמלתheartfelt: מהלבdetermined: נחושהdesired: הרצויהquick: מהירהdetermination: נחישותvisitor: מבקרdisplay: תצוגהtour: סיורcrowded: צפופהshelves: מדפיםremind: תזכירcostume: תחפושתfurther: קצתtouched: נגעהexclaimed: קראהexcitement: בהתרגשותBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Choosing Love Over Ambition: A Budapest Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-03-12-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: Zoltán a kora reggeli fények között sétált a Buda-hegyekben elterülő lakóparkban.En: Zoltán walked through the residential park spreading across the Buda hills in the early morning light.Hu: A tavasz első jelei virágoztak a fákon, és az egész táj nyugalmat árasztott.En: The first signs of spring bloomed on the trees, and the whole landscape exuded tranquility.Hu: Budapest varázslatos látképe bontakozott ki a távolban.En: The magical view of Budapest unfolded in the distance.Hu: Zoltán emlékei itt, a gyerekkori otthona körül, úgy szálltak fel, mint az égő gyertyák fénye a március 8-i Nők Napjára készülve.En: Zoltán's memories here, around his childhood home, rose like the light of burning candles in preparation for March 8th, Women's Day.Hu: Lassan lépkedett, és gondolkodott.En: He walked slowly and pondered.Hu: Új lehetőség Amerikában vagy új élet Krisztinával?En: A new opportunity in America or a new life with Krisztina?Hu: Ez volt a kérdés, amely szívében kavargott.En: This was the question that swirled in his heart.Hu: Krisztina, az a lány, akit mindig is kedvelt, most újra belépett az életébe.En: Krisztina, the girl he had always liked, had reentered his life.Hu: Krisztina, aki a saját egyszerű boldogságával tükröt tartott Zoltán lelke elé.En: Krisztina, who with her simple happiness, held up a mirror to Zoltán's soul.Hu: Aznap este Krisztina meghívta Zoltánt egy teára az otthonába.En: That evening, Krisztina invited Zoltán over for tea at her home.Hu: Beszélgettek, nevettek, és Zoltán úgy érezte, mintha minden gond elillanna.En: They talked, laughed, and Zoltán felt as if all his worries disappeared.Hu: Előkerültek a régi fényképek, a közös kalandok emlékei.En: Old photographs emerged, memories of shared adventures.Hu: Az idő lassan múlt, az utcán már csend honolt.En: Time passed slowly, and silence settled on the street outside.Hu: Az ablakból nézték a várost.En: They watched the city from the window.Hu: Krisztina halkan megszólalt.En: Krisztina spoke softly.Hu: „Zoltán, tudod, mit jelentett mindig is számomra a Nők Napja?” – kezdte Krisztina.En: “Zoltán, do you know what Women's Day has always meant to me?” Krisztina began.Hu: – „Nem csak a virágokról van szó, hanem arról, hogy emlékezzünk rá, mi a fontos az életben.”En: “It's not just about the flowers, but about remembering what is important in life.”Hu: Zoltán szíve gyorsabban kezdett verni.En: Zoltán's heart began to beat faster.Hu: Krisztina szavai mélyen megérintették.En: Krisztina's words deeply touched him.Hu: A városra nézve már nem a lehetőségeket látta, hanem azt, hogy mi is igazából az ő otthona.En: Looking at the city, he no longer saw opportunities but realized what truly was his home.Hu: László ajánlata a távoli országot jelentette a karrierjével, míg Krisztina szeretete valódi otthont kínált.En: László's offer represented a distant country with his career, while Krisztina's love offered a true home.Hu: Másnap reggel, Nők Napján, Zoltán egy csokor virággal a kezében állt Krisztina ajtaja előtt.En: The next morning, on Women's Day, Zoltán stood in front of Krisztina's door with a bouquet of flowers in hand.Hu: Megnyomta a csengőt, és amikor Krisztina kinyitotta az ajtót, Zoltán nyugodt hangon megszólalt.En: He rang the doorbell, and when Krisztina opened the door, Zoltán spoke in a calm voice.Hu: „Krisztina, úgy döntöttem, hogy maradok.En: “Krisztina, I've decided to stay.Hu: Az igazi boldogságot itt találtam meg veled, nem egy távoli karrierben.”En: I found true happiness here with you, not in a distant career.”Hu: A Buda-hegyek csendes utcáin Zoltán megtalálta a választ.En: In the quiet streets of the Buda hills, Zoltán found the answer.Hu: Nem a világot kell meghódítani ahhoz, hogy igazán sikeres legyen az ember.En: One does not need to conquer the world to be truly successful.Hu: Néha egy egyszerű döntés, egy este otthon a barátokkal, a gyerekkori emlékek a fontosak.En: Sometimes, a simple decision, an evening at home with friends, childhood memories are what matter.Hu: És most Zoltán a legnagyobb ajándékot adta magának: a lehetőséget, hogy boldogságot találjon ott, ahol mindig is ott volt, nála, Krisztinánál.En: And now, Zoltán gave himself the greatest gift: the chance to find happiness where it had always been, with him, with Krisztina. Vocabulary Words:residential: lakóbloomed: virágoztakexuded: árasztottlandscape: tájunfolded: bontakozottpondered: gondolkodottswirled: kavargottmirror: tükrötadventures: kalandoksettled: honoltbouquet: csokordoorbell: csengőtconquer: meghódítanisigns: jeleiemerged: előkerültekfaint: elillannatranquility: nyugalmatmemories: emlékeksoftly: halkanopportunities: lehetőségeketdeeply: mélyenrepresented: jelentetteoffer: ajánlatdistant: távoliquiet: csendessuccessful: sikeressettled: honoltgift: ajándékotflowers: virágokcareer: karrier

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Easter in Toscana: The Festival that Blossomed Indoors Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-03-12-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Nel cuore della primavera, il sole splendeva sopra il giardino comunitario della piccola e pittoresca comunità recintata in Toscana.En: In the heart of spring, the sun shone over the community garden of the small and picturesque gated community in Toscana.It: I fiori sbocciavano, regalando un profumo di freschezza e vitalità.En: The flowers blossomed, offering a fragrance of freshness and vitality.It: Tra gli alberi e i sentieri di pietra, Luca camminava avanti e indietro, la sua mente piena di liste e compiti da completare per l'atteso festival di Pasqua.En: Among the trees and stone paths, Luca walked back and forth, his mind full of lists and tasks to complete for the anticipated Easter festival.It: Luca era un organizzatore di eventi.En: Luca was an event organizer.It: Precisione e ordine erano la sua passione, ma questa volta il festival lo faceva sentire ansioso.En: Precision and order were his passion, but this time the festival made him feel anxious.It: Ogni dettaglio contava.En: Every detail mattered.It: Avrebbe voluto far filare tutto liscio, ma le preoccupazioni sul budget lo tormentavano.En: He wanted everything to go smoothly, but worries about the budget tormented him.It: Accanto a lui, Giulia era seduta su un tappeto d'erba, con un quaderno e pastelli.En: Next to him, Giulia sat on a carpet of grass, with a notebook and crayons.It: Lei era un'artista piena di energia e idee colorate.En: She was an artist full of energy and colorful ideas.It: "Luca, possiamo decorare le siepi con fiori di carta.En: "Luca, we can decorate the hedges with paper flowers.It: I bambini adorerebbero aiutare!"En: The children would love to help!"It: disse, sognando ad occhi aperti.En: she said, daydreaming.It: "Giulia, dobbiamo pensare ai costi," rispose Matteo.En: "Giulia, we need to think about the costs," replied Matteo.It: Era un uomo pratico, sempre attento ai numeri.En: He was a practical man, always attentive to numbers.It: Vestito in modo impeccabile, analizzava ogni spesa con cura.En: Dressed impeccably, he carefully analyzed every expense.It: Tre persone con una missione: organizzare una Pasqua indimenticabile.En: Three people with one mission: to organize an unforgettable Easter.It: Ma le opinioni divergevano.En: But opinions diverged.It: Luca, nel mezzo, doveva trovare un equilibrio tra sogni artistici e realistiche preoccupazioni.En: Luca, in the middle, had to find a balance between artistic dreams and realistic concerns.It: Una sera, nel salotto illuminato dalla luce calda del tramonto, Luca prese una decisione.En: One evening, in the living room illuminated by the warm light of the sunset, Luca made a decision.It: "Giulia, le tue decorazioni saranno perfette con piccoli aggiustamenti.En: "Giulia, your decorations will be perfect with small adjustments.It: Matteo, possiamo ridurre i costi usando materiali riciclati."En: Matteo, we can cut costs by using recycled materials."It: Tutti annuirono, accettando la sfida.En: Everyone nodded, accepting the challenge.It: Passarono i giorni, e il giardino si trasformò.En: Days passed, and the garden transformed.It: Le siepi erano agora ornate da lavoretti di carta, e i tavoli decorati con tovaglie variopinte.En: The hedges were now adorned with paper crafts, and the tables decorated with colorful tablecloths.It: Il grande giorno arrivò, ma il cielo mutò, tradendo le previsioni serene.En: The big day arrived, but the sky changed, betraying the serene forecasts.It: Nuvole grigie minacciarono pioggia.En: Gray clouds threatened rain.It: Luca rimase senza parole per un attimo.En: Luca was speechless for a moment.It: "Non possiamo fermarci ora," esclamò Giulia.En: "We can't stop now," exclaimed Giulia.It: "Sposteremo tutto all'interno del centro comunitario."En: "We'll move everything inside the community center."It: Matteo si unì ai residenti per trasportare sedie e tavoli.En: Matteo joined the residents in moving chairs and tables.It: Tutti contribuirono.En: Everyone contributed.It: Fu un'impresa collettiva.En: It was a collective endeavor.It: All'interno del centro, l'atmosfera divenne magica.En: Inside the center, the atmosphere became magical.It: Le risate dei bambini e il profumo di dolci riempirono l'aria.En: The laughter of children and the scent of sweets filled the air.It: Il festival sbocciò anche al chiuso, un crogiolo di calore umano e gioia.En: The festival bloomed even indoors, a melting pot of human warmth and joy.It: Alla fine della giornata, Luca si ritrovò accanto a Giulia e Matteo, esausto ma felice.En: At the end of the day, Luca found himself next to Giulia and Matteo, exhausted but happy.It: "Vedi, Luca?En: "See, Luca?It: A volte il cambiamento porta qualcosa di buono," disse Giulia con un sorriso.En: Sometimes change brings something good," said Giulia with a smile.It: Luca annuì, grato di cuore.En: Luca nodded, grateful from the heart.It: Aveva imparato a essere flessibile e aperto alle idee altrui.En: He had learned to be flexible and open to others' ideas.It: Il festival non era solo un successo.En: The festival wasn't just a success.It: Era una lezione sulla forza della collaborazione e sullo spirito di comunità.En: It was a lesson on the strength of collaboration and community spirit.It: Il suo cuore era colmo di serenità, proprio come quella splendida primavera in Toscana.En: His heart was filled with serenity, just like that splendid spring in Toscana. Vocabulary Words:the budget: il budgetthe fragrance: il profumothe community: la comunitàthe carpet: il tappetopicturesque: pittorescato blossom: sbocciarethe hedge: la siepethe sunset: il tramontothe task: il compitoto decorate: decorarethe balance: l'equilibrioanxious: ansiosothe expense: la spesato imagine: immaginareto torment: tormentarethe resident: il residentethe path: il sentieroto shine: splendereunforgettable: indimenticabilethe laughter: la risatathe festival: il festivalto transform: trasformarethe warmth: il caloreto threaten: minacciarethe craft: il lavorettoto nod: annuirethe collaboration: la collaborazioneto betray: tradirethe atmosphere: l'atmosferato contribute: contribuire

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Breaking the Comfort Zone: Bram's Night to Shine Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-03-07-23-34-01-nl Story Transcript:Nl: In de zachte lenteavond, waren de lichten van Den Haag als dansende sterren.En: In the gentle spring evening, the lights of Den Haag were like dancing stars.Nl: Op de bovenste verdieping van The Hague Tower klonk muziek en lachende stemmen.En: On the top floor of The Hague Tower, music and laughing voices could be heard.Nl: De ruimte was versierd met gele en witte bloemen, passend bij de naderende Pasen.En: The room was decorated with yellow and white flowers, in keeping with the upcoming Easter.Nl: In een hoekje van het kantoorfeest stond Bram.En: In a little corner of the office party stood Bram.Nl: Hij staarde naar zijn schoenen.En: He stared at his shoes.Nl: Het feest was druk en hij voelde zich een beetje verloren.En: The party was busy, and he felt a bit lost.Nl: Bram was een rustige IT-specialist.En: Bram was a quiet IT specialist.Nl: Hij hield van orde en routine.En: He loved order and routine.Nl: Vanavond wilde hij zich verbinden met zijn collega's.En: Tonight, he wanted to connect with his colleagues.Nl: Maar de gedachte maakte zijn handen klam.En: But the thought made his hands clammy.Nl: Hij sloot zijn ogen en haalde diep adem.En: He closed his eyes and took a deep breath.Nl: Sanne, een collega met een warme glimlach, danste op de muziek.En: Sanne, a colleague with a warm smile, was dancing to the music.Nl: Thomas, met een glas in zijn hand, vertelde een grap aan een groep mensen.En: Thomas, with a glass in his hand, was telling a joke to a group of people.Nl: Ze lachten luid.En: They laughed loudly.Nl: Bram keek naar hen en voelde een steek van jaloezie.En: Bram looked at them and felt a pang of jealousy.Nl: Hij wilde zich aansluiten, maar de angst voor afwijzing hield hem tegen.En: He wanted to join, but the fear of rejection held him back.Nl: "Kom op, Bram," fluisterde hij tegen zichzelf.En: "Come on, Bram," he whispered to himself.Nl: Het was tijd om een stap uit zijn comfortzone te zetten.En: It was time to step out of his comfort zone.Nl: Hij liep langzaam naar de groep waar Thomas stond.En: He slowly walked toward the group where Thomas was standing.Nl: Zijn hart klopte in zijn keel.En: His heart pounded in his throat.Nl: Thomas zag Bram naderen.En: Thomas saw Bram approaching.Nl: "Hé, Bram!"En: "Hey, Bram!"Nl: Thomas glimlachte breed.En: Thomas grinned broadly.Nl: "Wij praten net over die nieuwe tech-gadget.En: "We were just talking about that new tech gadget.Nl: Jij bent daar toch een expert in?"En: You're an expert on that, right?"Nl: Bram glimlachte voor het eerst die avond.En: Bram smiled for the first time that evening.Nl: Dit was een onderwerp waar hij van hield.En: This was a topic he loved.Nl: "Nou, ik denk dat het echt een verschil kan maken," begon hij te praten.En: "Well, I think it can really make a difference," he began to speak.Nl: De groep luisterde aandachtig.En: The group listened attentively.Nl: Hun gezichten waren vriendelijk en geïnteresseerd.En: Their faces were friendly and interested.Nl: Het gesprek stroomde soepel verder.En: The conversation flowed smoothly.Nl: Bram voelde de spanning in zijn schouders verdwijnen.En: Bram felt the tension in his shoulders disappear.Nl: Hij had contact gemaakt, en het voelde goed.En: He had made a connection, and it felt good.Nl: De muziek speelde verder en voor het eerst lachte hij oprecht samen met zijn collega's.En: The music kept playing, and for the first time, he laughed genuinely along with his colleagues.Nl: Het feest kwam ten einde.En: The party came to an end.Nl: De laatste noten van de muziek vervaagden terwijl de stad onder hen oplichtte in het donker.En: The last notes of the music faded as the city below them lit up in the dark.Nl: Bram keek naar buiten en zag de skyline van Den Haag in al zijn glorie.En: Bram looked outside and saw the skyline of Den Haag in all its glory.Nl: Hij voelde zich opgelucht en trots.En: He felt relieved and proud.Nl: Terwijl hij zijn jas aantrok om naar huis te gaan, realiseerde Bram zich dat hij een stap had gezet.En: As he put on his coat to go home, Bram realized he had taken a step.Nl: Zijn wereld was nu een beetje groter.En: His world was now a little bigger.Nl: Hij wist dat hij meer risico's kon nemen en dat het de moeite waard was.En: He knew he could take more risks and that it was worth it.Nl: Vanaf die dag was Bram niet meer dezelfde.En: From that day on, Bram was not the same.Nl: Hij leerde dat verbinding maken niet onmogelijk was.En: He learned that making connections wasn't impossible.Nl: Soms was alles wat je nodig had een gedeelde interesse en een beetje moed.En: Sometimes all you needed was a shared interest and a bit of courage. Vocabulary Words:gentle: zachtedecorated: versierdupcoming: naderendecorner: hoekjestared: staardeclammy: klamdeep breath: diep ademjealousy: jaloezierejection: afwijzingcomfort zone: comfortzoneapproaching: naderendegrinned: glimlachteexpert: expertsmoothly: soepeltension: spanninggenuinely: oprechtglory: glorierelieved: opgeluchtproud: trotsrisks: risico'sshared: gedeeldecourage: moedlit up: oplichtteroutine: routineorder: ordeconnect: verbindenlistened attentively: luisterde aandachtigfaces: gezichtendisappear: verdwijnenopportunity: kans

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Getting Lost on Purpose: Santiago's Skyscraper Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-03-07-23-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: En la floreciente primavera de Nueva York, el brillo del sol se reflejaba en la fachada de cristal de un rascacielos impresionante.En: In the blooming spring of Nueva York, the sunlight reflected off the glass facade of an impressive skyscraper.Es: Bajo su sombra, Santiago y Mariana estaban emocionados.En: Under its shadow, Santiago and Mariana were excited.Es: Querían llegar a la fiesta en la azotea, pero el destino tenía otros planes para ellos.En: They wanted to get to the rooftop party, but fate had other plans for them.Es: Santiago, con una sonrisa entusiasta, tomó a Mariana de la mano.En: Santiago, with an enthusiastic smile, took Mariana by the hand.Es: “Hoy te voy a impresionar,” le dijo, mientras se dirigía al elegante vestíbulo.En: “Today I'm going to impress you,” he said, as they headed toward the elegant lobby.Es: Mariana le guiñó un ojo, lista para la aventura.En: Mariana winked at him, ready for the adventure.Es: Entraron al ascensor, rodeados de mármol pulido y botones brillantes.En: They entered the elevator, surrounded by polished marble and shiny buttons.Es: Santiago miró el panel de control con determinación.En: Santiago looked at the control panel with determination.Es: Presionó un botón que pensó los llevaría a la azotea.En: He pressed a button he thought would take them to the rooftop.Es: Pero las puertas del ascensor se abrieron en un piso lleno de oficinas.En: But the elevator doors opened on a floor full of offices.Es: Mariana rió suavemente. “Tal vez nos contraten,” bromeó.En: Mariana laughed softly. “Maybe they'll hire us,” she joked.Es: “No, no, este no es el lugar,” respondió Santiago, algo sonrojado.En: “No, no, this isn't the place,” responded Santiago, somewhat blushing.Es: Volvieron al ascensor.En: They returned to the elevator.Es: Santiago intentó de nuevo, pero esta vez desembarcaron en un gimnasio.En: Santiago tried again, but this time they landed in a gym.Es: Las máquinas de ejercicio zumbaban y las personas sudorosas les miraban curiosas.En: Exercise machines hummed, and sweaty people looked at them curiously.Es: Mariana se burló cariñosamente. “¿Es este el entrenamiento antes de la fiesta?”En: Mariana teased lovingly, “Is this the workout before the party?”Es: Después de varios intentos fallidos, Santiago, decidido a no rendirse, dijo: “Tomemos las escaleras. Será más divertido.”En: After several failed attempts, Santiago, determined not to give up, said, “Let's take the stairs. It'll be more fun.”Es: Mariana aceptó, intrigada.En: Mariana agreed, intrigued.Es: Subieron las escaleras, piso tras piso, riendo entre jadeos.En: They climbed the stairs, floor by floor, laughing between gasps.Es: Finalmente, llegaron a una gran puerta.En: Finally, they reached a large door.Es: Santiago la abrió triunfalmente, pero no era la azotea.En: Santiago opened it triumphantly, but it wasn't the rooftop.Es: Estaban en una plataforma de observación cerrada, llena de turistas tomando fotos de la ciudad.En: They were on an enclosed observation platform, filled with tourists taking pictures of the city.Es: Mariana miró a su alrededor, sorprendida. “Esto es increíble.”En: Mariana looked around, surprised. “This is incredible.”Es: Santiago suspiró, luego sonrió ampliamente. “Tal vez aquí la vista sea mejor.”En: Santiago sighed, then smiled broadly. “Maybe the view is better here.”Es: Aceptando lo inesperado, disfrutaron del momento.En: Embracing the unexpected, they enjoyed the moment.Es: Los turistas les ofrecieron tomarles fotos juntos, y, felices, posaron frente al brillante horizonte de la ciudad.En: The tourists offered to take pictures of them together, and happily, they posed in front of the city's bright skyline.Es: En ese instante, Santiago se dio cuenta de algo importante.En: At that moment, Santiago realized something important.Es: A veces, los desvíos imprevistos conducen a los mejores recuerdos.En: Sometimes, unforeseen detours lead to the best memories.Es: Abandonaron la idea de la fiesta en la azotea, pero ganaron algo mucho más valioso: una nueva historia que contar.En: They abandoned the idea of the rooftop party but gained something much more valuable: a new story to tell.Es: Cuando salieron del edificio, con el corazón ligero y la risa compartida, Santiago comprendió que lo que realmente importaba era el viaje y la compañía, no solo el destino.En: As they left the building, with light hearts and shared laughter, Santiago understood that what truly mattered was the journey and the company, not just the destination.Es: Y con Mariana a su lado, cada paso era una nueva aventura bajo el cielo de Nueva York.En: And with Mariana by his side, every step was a new adventure under the Nueva York sky. Vocabulary Words:the facade: la fachadaimpressive: impresionantethe skyscraper: el rascacielosthe fate: el destinothe lobby: el vestíbulothe elevator: el ascensorthe control panel: el panel de controlto blush: sonrojarsethe gym: el gimnasiothe machines: las máquinasthe stairs: las escalerasthe platform: la plataformathe tourists: los turistasthe skyline: el horizontethe detours: los desvíosunforeseen: imprevistothe journey: el viajethe adventure: la aventurathe observation: la observaciónto tease: burlarseto hire: contratarthe sweat: el sudorto embrace: abrazarthe attempts: los intentosthe plans: los planespolished: pulidoshiny: brillanteto gasp: jadearto pose: posarthe journey: el trayecto

Fluent Fiction - French: A Whisper of Courage: Élodie's Springtime Leap Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-03-06-23-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Printemps arrive doucement.En: Printemps arrives gently.Fr: Les cerisiers fleurissent et l'air est doux.En: The cherry trees bloom and the air is mild.Fr: Dans le lycée, l'excitation du break de printemps grandit.En: In the high school, excitement for the break of spring grows.Fr: La bibliothèque est un refuge tranquille au milieu de ce tourbillon.En: The library is a quiet refuge in the middle of this whirlwind.Fr: Des rayons de lumière filtrent à travers les grandes fenêtres, illuminant les particules de poussière flottant dans l'air.En: Rays of light filter through the large windows, illuminating the dust particles floating in the air.Fr: Les étagères sont hautes, remplies de livres aux couvertures usées.En: The shelves are tall, filled with books with worn covers.Fr: Élodie se tient discrètement entre deux rangées.En: Élodie stands discreetly between two rows.Fr: Elle tient une lettre.En: She holds a letter.Fr: Elle l'a écrite avec soin, chaque mot pesé et réfléchi.En: She wrote it carefully, each word weighed and considered.Fr: Ses mains tremblent légèrement.En: Her hands tremble slightly.Fr: Elle est timide, Élodie.En: She is shy, Élodie.Fr: Elle a une passion pour la littérature, un amour pour les histoires.En: She has a passion for literature, a love for stories.Fr: Mais celle-ci est la sienne et elle devra la raconter à haute voix.En: But this one is hers, and she will have to tell it out loud.Fr: "Tu vas y arriver," murmure Sophie, son amie fidèle et confidente.En: "You can do it," Sophie, her loyal friend and confidante, murmurs.Fr: Élodie hoche la tête, même si son cœur bat vite.En: Élodie nods, even though her heart beats fast.Fr: Elle cherche à travers la bibliothèque et voit Marc.En: She searches through the library and sees Marc.Fr: Il est assis à une table, concentré sur ses notes pour une pièce de théâtre à venir.En: He is sitting at a table, focused on his notes for an upcoming play.Fr: Il a ce sourire amical qui fait vibrer le cœur d'Élodie.En: He has that friendly smile that makes Élodie's heart flutter.Fr: Sophie surveille les environs.En: Sophie keeps an eye on the surroundings.Fr: Elle fait un signe de la main, comme pour dire "c'est le moment".En: She waves her hand, like saying "it's time."Fr: Élodie prend une profonde respiration et avance.En: Élodie takes a deep breath and moves forward.Fr: Chaque pas résonne dans le silence de la bibliothèque.En: Each step echoes in the silence of the library.Fr: Elle s'arrête devant Marc.En: She stops in front of Marc.Fr: "Salut, Marc," dit-elle doucement, tendant la lettre.En: "Hi, Marc," she says softly, handing the letter.Fr: Il lève les yeux, surpris mais souriant.En: He looks up, surprised but smiling.Fr: "Salut, Élodie."En: "Hi, Élodie."Fr: "J'ai quelque chose pour toi," dit-elle, essayant de garder sa voix stable.En: "I have something for you," she says, trying to keep her voice steady.Fr: Marc prend la lettre avec curiosité, ses yeux brillants.En: Marc takes the letter with curiosity, his eyes shining.Fr: Élodie retient son souffle.En: Élodie holds her breath.Fr: Il ouvre lentement l'enveloppe et commence à lire.En: He slowly opens the envelope and begins to read.Fr: Le silence dans cette petite bulle de la bibliothèque semble durer une éternité.En: The silence in this little bubble of the library seems to last an eternity.Fr: Puis, il lève de nouveau les yeux.En: Then, he looks up again.Fr: Son sourire s'élargit, chaleureux et sincère.En: His smile widens, warm and sincere.Fr: "Je suis content que tu m'aies dit, Élodie," dit-il doucement.En: "I'm glad you told me, Élodie," he says softly.Fr: "Ça me touche beaucoup."En: "It means a lot to me."Fr: Les mots d'Élodie, écrits avec tant d'hésitation, ont réussi à franchir la barrière de sa timidité.En: Élodie's words, written with so much hesitation, have managed to overcome the barrier of her shyness.Fr: "Ça te dirait un café pendant le break?"En: "Would you like a coffee during the break?"Fr: propose Marc, ses yeux pétillants.En: Marc proposes, his eyes sparkling.Fr: Le soulagement embrase Élodie.En: Relief washes over Élodie.Fr: Elle acquiesce, un peu incrédule mais surtout ravie.En: She nods, a little incredulous but mostly delighted.Fr: Elle a pris un risque, et cela en valait la peine.En: She took a risk, and it was worth it.Fr: Alors que les préparatifs du lycée continuent pour le break, Élodie quitte la bibliothèque avec une nouvelle confiance.En: As the high school's preparations for the break continue, Élodie leaves the library with newfound confidence.Fr: Elle sait maintenant que parfois, il faut juste oser dire ce que l'on ressent.En: She now knows that sometimes you just have to dare to say what you feel.Fr: Parfois, il faut laisser parler son cœur.En: Sometimes, you have to let your heart speak.Fr: En marchant dehors, avec Sophie à ses côtés, elle savoure déjà cet instant de courage, envisageant un printemps plein de possibles.En: As she walks outside, with Sophie by her side, she already savors this moment of courage, envisioning a spring full of possibilities. Vocabulary Words:spring: le printempsgentle: douxbreak: le breakrefuge: le refugewhirlwind: le tourbillonray: le rayondust particles: les particules de poussièreshelf: l'étagèrerow: la rangéeletter: la lettrecarefully: avec soinweighed: peséconsidered: réfléchito tremble: tremblershy: timideupcoming: à venirconfidante: la confidentesilence: le silenceto smile: sourirecuriosity: la curiositésincere: sincèrebarrier: la barrièreshyness: la timiditéto propose: proposersparkling: pétillantrelief: le soulagementincredulous: incréduledelighted: raviconfidence: la confianceto dare: oser

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Secret Escapades at La Sagrada Familia: A Spring Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-03-06-23-34-01-es Story Transcript:Es: La primavera en Barcelona es hermosa.En: Spring in Barcelona is beautiful.Es: El sol brilla sobre los edificios antiguos, y el aire huele a flores frescas.En: The sun shines on the ancient buildings, and the air smells of fresh flowers.Es: En el colegio, todos los estudiantes están emocionados.En: At school, all the students are excited.Es: La razón: una excursión a La Sagrada Familia.En: The reason: a field trip to La Sagrada Familia.Es: Sofía, una alumna curiosa con cabello rizado y ojos brillantes, se siente más emocionada que nadie.En: Sofía, a curious student with curly hair and bright eyes, feels more excited than anyone.Es: Le encanta aprender cosas nuevas y explorar lugares desconocidos.En: She loves learning new things and exploring unknown places.Es: Su mejor amigo, Manuel, está a su lado.En: Her best friend, Manuel, is by her side.Es: Es más tranquilo y prefiere mantener sus pies en la tierra.En: He is more laid-back and prefers to keep his feet on the ground.Es: Sin embargo, hay algo que no ha dicho a Sofía: su corazón late fuerte por ella.En: However, there is something he has not told Sofía: his heart beats strongly for her.Es: El autobús llega a su destino.En: The bus arrives at their destination.Es: La Sagrada Familia aparece imponente ante ellos, con sus torres altas tocando el cielo azul.En: La Sagrada Familia appears imposing before them, with its tall towers touching the blue sky.Es: "¡Es espectacular!En: "It's spectacular!"Es: ", exclama Sofía, los ojos abiertos de par en par.En: exclaims Sofía, her eyes wide open.Es: "Sí, pero recuerda seguir las reglas, Sofía," advierte Manuel con una sonrisa preocupada.En: "Yes, but remember to follow the rules, Sofía," warns Manuel with a worried smile.Es: El grupo de estudiantes sigue a su guía, pero Sofía tiene un plan diferente.En: The group of students follows their guide, but Sofía has a different plan.Es: "Manuel, ¿ves esa torre?En: "Manuel, do you see that tower?Es: Quiero ver si hay algo especial allá arriba," susurra.En: I want to see if there's something special up there," she whispers.Es: "¿En serio?En: "Really?Es: Eso está fuera del tour," responde Manuel, preocupado.En: That's outside the tour," Manuel responds, concerned.Es: Pero algo en la mirada de Sofía lo convence.En: But something in Sofía's gaze convinces him.Es: "Está bien, iré contigo," dice al final.En: "Alright, I'll go with you," he finally says.Es: Juntos, se escabullen cuando nadie los mira.En: Together, they sneak away when no one is looking.Es: Suben una escalera estrecha y serpenteante.En: They climb a narrow, winding staircase.Es: Manuel se siente nervioso, pero también emocionado.En: Manuel feels nervous but also excited.Es: Finalmente, llegan a la cima y ven una vista espectacular de Barcelona.En: Finally, they reach the top and see a spectacular view of Barcelona.Es: Las calles serpenteantes y los tejados rojos se extienden hasta donde alcanza la vista.En: The winding streets and red rooftops stretch as far as the eye can see.Es: "¡Es increíble, Manuel!En: "It's incredible, Manuel!"Es: ", dice Sofía, radiante.En: says Sofía, beaming.Es: Pero, de repente, un guardia aparece.En: But suddenly, a guard appears.Es: "¿Qué hacen aquí?En: "What are you doing here?"Es: ", pregunta, la voz firme.En: he asks, his voice firm.Es: Manuel siente su corazón acelerar.En: Manuel feels his heart race.Es: En un momento de valentía, confiesa, "Soy yo quien quería impresionar.En: In a moment of bravery, he confesses, "I'm the one who wanted to impress.Es: Sofía solo me acompañó."En: Sofía just accompanied me."Es: El guardia, tocado por la sinceridad de Manuel, suspira y dice, "No está bien lo que hicieron, pero entiendo.En: The guard, touched by Manuel's sincerity, sighs and says, "What you did wasn't right, but I understand.Es: Les dejaré ir con una advertencia."En: I'll let you go with a warning."Es: Al regresar al grupo, Sofía ríe y dice, "Gracias, Manuel.En: Returning to the group, Sofía laughs and says, "Thank you, Manuel.Es: No hay nadie como tú."En: There's no one like you."Es: Manuel sonríe, su corazón más ligero.En: Manuel smiles, his heart lighter.Es: "A veces, un poco de aventura vale la pena," admite.En: "Sometimes, a little adventure is worth it," he admits.Es: Juntos, continúan su camino, rodeados de amigos y las maravillas de una ciudad llena de historia, con una conexión más fuerte que nunca.En: Together, they continue on their way, surrounded by friends and the wonders of a city full of history, with a connection stronger than ever. Vocabulary Words:spring: la primaveraancient: antiguofield trip: la excursióncurious: curiosolaid-back: tranquilodestination: el destinoimposing: imponentetour: el tourguide: el guíaplan: el plantower: la torresneak: escabullirsewinding: serpenteantenarrow: estrechorooftop: el tejadospectacular: espectacularguard: el guardiamoment: el momentobravery: la valentíawarning: la advertenciaconnection: la conexiónheart: el corazónadventure: la aventuradestination: el destinoexcited: emocionadorules: las reglasunknown: desconocidoeyes: los ojosview: la vistasincerity: la sinceridad

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Facing Fears and Finding Freedom in a Snowy Café Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-03-04-23-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Tromsø var kledd i vinterens siste kappe av sne, og kvelden var kald og klar.En: Tromsø was dressed in winter's last cloak of snow, and the evening was cold and clear.No: Kafévinduene glimret som varme lys i den mørke natten.En: The café windows gleamed like warm lights in the dark night.No: Inne i kafeen satt Sigrid og Knut ved et hjørnebord med en utsikt over de snedekte gatene.En: Inside the café, Sigrid and Knut sat at a corner table with a view of the snow-covered streets.No: Sigrid lo da hun fortalte Knut om sitt siste eventyr i Lofoten, hvor hun hadde klatret opp en bratt fjellside.En: Sigrid laughed as she told Knut about her latest adventure in Lofoten, where she had climbed a steep mountainside.No: Hun gestikulerte ivrig og virket bekymringsløs, akkurat som vanlig.En: She gestured eagerly and seemed carefree, just as usual.No: Knut, derimot, var stille.En: Knut, on the other hand, was silent.No: Han rørte tankefullt ved kaffekoppen sin.En: He thoughtfully touched his coffee cup.No: Sigrid merket til slutt at noe var galt.En: Sigrid finally noticed that something was wrong.No: "Knut, hva er det? Du er så stille i kveld," sa hun med en myk stemme.En: "Knut, what is it? You are so quiet tonight," she said softly.No: Knut så opp, og i øynene hans fantes det noe som skar gjennom hjertet hennes.En: Knut looked up, and in his eyes, there was something that pierced her heart.No: "Jeg var hos legen i går," begynte han, stemmen var lav.En: "I was at the doctor yesterday," he began, his voice low.No: "De sa at jeg har en tilstand... noe med hjertet."En: "They said I have a condition... something with my heart."No: Han så ut av vinduet i stedet for på henne.En: He looked out the window instead of at her.No: "Det kan bli alvorlig."En: "It could become serious."No: Sigrid følte en bølge av ubehag.En: Sigrid felt a wave of discomfort.No: Hun ville flykte, rømme langt bort fra denne alvorlige virkeligheten som truet med å trekke henne ned.En: She wanted to flee, to run far away from this serious reality threatening to pull her down.No: Men Knut var hennes beste venn.En: But Knut was her best friend.No: Hun visste at han trengte henne nå.En: She knew he needed her now.No: I det varme rommet ble stillheten tyngre.En: In the warm room, the silence grew heavier.No: Sigrid visste at hun måtte ta et valg.En: Sigrid knew she had to make a choice.No: Hun kunne fortsette å ignorere problemene, seg selv og andres.En: She could continue to ignore the problems, her own and others'.No: Eller hun kunne bli værende, møte frykten sammen med Knut.En: Or she could stay, face the fear alongside Knut.No: "Knut," sa hun til slutt, og det var en ny alvor i stemmen hennes.En: "Knut," she said finally, with a new seriousness in her voice.No: "Jeg vil være her for deg. Vi skal finne ut av dette sammen."En: "I want to be here for you. We'll figure this out together."No: Knut så på henne, og lettelsen hans var tydelig.En: Knut looked at her, and his relief was clear.No: De satt der, i den koselige kafeen, med den varme duften av kaffe rundt seg.En: They sat there, in the cozy café, with the warm scent of coffee surrounding them.No: Det var den første gangen Sigrid virkelig innså at frihet ikke bare var å reise eller unngå forpliktelser.En: It was the first time Sigrid truly realized that freedom wasn't just about traveling or avoiding commitments.No: Noen ganger var den sanne friheten å være der, i det øyeblikket, og ta ansvar med åpne armer.En: Sometimes, true freedom was being there, in the moment, and taking responsibility with open arms.No: Snøfnuggene som falt utenfor vinduet ble plutselig et symbol på verden som strømmet forbi, uten å vente.En: The snowflakes falling outside the window suddenly became a symbol of the world flowing by, not waiting.No: Men akkurat her, akkurat nå, valgte hun å stå fast, sammen med Knut.En: But right here, right now, she chose to stand firm, together with Knut. Vocabulary Words:cloak: kappegestured: gestikulertepierced: skarcondition: tilstanddiscomfort: ubehagflee: flyktecommitments: forpliktelserbratt: steepsnow-covered: snedekteeagerly: ivrigcarefree: bekymringsløsheavier: tyngrerelief: lettelserealized: innsåresponsibility: ansvarfigured: funnetcorner: hjørnefigure out: finne ut avwarm scent: varme duftensymbol: symbolflowing: strømmetstand firm: stå fastthreatening: truetmountainside: fjellsideadventure: eventyrsoftly: mykclear: klarsilence: stillhetavoiding: unngåchoice: valg

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Finding Joy in Gamla Stan's Snowy Embrace Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-03-03-23-34-01-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Snöflingorna föll tyst över Gamla Stan.En: The snowflakes fell silently over Gamla Stan.Sv: De lade sig som ett mjukt täcke över de smala kullerstensgatorna, medan julbelysningen fortfarande hängde kvar och gav en varm glöd till den kalla vintern.En: They settled like a soft blanket over the narrow cobblestone streets, while the Christmas lights still hung and gave a warm glow to the cold winter.Sv: Lars och Kajsa gick bland de gamla byggnaderna, på väg mot en specifik butik där Lars hade sett en perfekt present.En: Lars and Kajsa walked among the old buildings, on their way to a specific shop where Lars had seen a perfect gift.Sv: Han hade bråttom.En: He was in a hurry.Sv: Det var en familjehögtid nästa dag och han ville inte vara sen.En: It was a family celebration the next day, and he didn't want to be late.Sv: "Kom igen, Kajsa, vi måste hålla tempot!"En: "Come on, Kajsa, we have to keep the pace!"Sv: sa Lars, medan han torkade snön från sina glasögon.En: said Lars, while he wiped the snow from his glasses.Sv: Han var otålig, trots att de romantiska flingorna fortsatte att singla ner omkring dem.En: He was impatient, despite the romantic flakes continuing to twirl down around them.Sv: "Men titta, Lars," sa Kajsa med ett skratt, "är det inte vackert?En: "But look, Lars," said Kajsa with a laugh, "isn't it beautiful?Sv: Vi borde njuta av detta."En: We should enjoy this."Sv: Lars log, men han var fortfarande fokuserad på uppdraget.En: Lars smiled, but he was still focused on the mission.Sv: Butiken låg bara några kvarter bort, och snön började redan bromsa dem.En: The shop was only a few blocks away, and the snow was already slowing them down.Sv: Men Kajsa såg en möjlighet att njuta av den magiska stunden.En: But Kajsa saw an opportunity to enjoy the magical moment.Sv: Hon fångade en snöflinga på sin hand och log upp mot den grå himlen.En: She caught a snowflake on her hand and smiled up at the gray sky.Sv: När de närmade sig butiken tilltog snöandet.En: As they approached the shop, the snow intensified.Sv: Gatorna blev hala och människorna runt omkring rörde sig långsammare.En: The streets became slippery, and the people around moved more slowly.Sv: Kajsa föreslog igen: "Vad sägs om en varm choklad?En: Kajsa suggested again: "How about a hot chocolate?Sv: Det skulle pigga upp oss."En: It would cheer us up."Sv: Lars tvekade.En: Lars hesitated.Sv: Klockan tickade, och han visste att varje minut räknades.En: The clock was ticking, and he knew every minute counted.Sv: Men när han såg Kajsa, så avslappnad och glad mitt i kaoset, insåg han att det kanske var värt att sakta ner—bara lite.En: But when he saw Kajsa, so relaxed and happy in the chaos, he realized it might be worth slowing down—just a little.Sv: "Okej," sa Lars med ett suckande skratt, "bara en kort rast.En: "Okay," said Lars with a sighing laugh, "just a short break.Sv: Var är det närmaste kaféet?"En: Where's the nearest café?"Sv: De fann en liten varm kafé vid hörnet av Västerlånggatan.En: They found a small warm café at the corner of Västerlånggatan.Sv: Där inne doftade det av kaffe och choklad, och de satte sig vid ett litet bord vid fönstret.En: Inside, it smelled of coffee and chocolate, and they sat at a small table by the window.Sv: Ute föll snön fortfarande, nu tätare än förut.En: Outside, the snow still fell, now thicker than before.Sv: Deras jackor smälte långsamt och blev våta i den behagliga värmen.En: Their jackets slowly melted and became wet in the pleasant warmth.Sv: Medan de satt där och sippade på sin choklad, kände Lars ett lugn sprida sig inom honom.En: While they sat there sipping their chocolate, Lars felt a calm spread within him.Sv: Det som hade börjat som en stressig stund, verkade nu betydelselöst i jämförelse med att sitta här med Kajsa.En: What had started as a stressful moment now seemed insignificant compared to sitting here with Kajsa.Sv: Kanske fanns det mer i livet än att alltid följa en stram tidsplan.En: Maybe there was more to life than always following a strict schedule.Sv: "Du hade rätt, Kajsa," erkände han motvilligt.En: "You were right, Kajsa," he admitted reluctantly.Sv: "Det här är ganska trevligt."En: "This is quite nice."Sv: Kajsa log och rörde om i sin kopp.En: Kajsa smiled and stirred her cup.Sv: "Ibland måste man bara stanna upp och njuta av snön, Lars."En: "Sometimes you just have to stop and enjoy the snow, Lars."Sv: Och där satt de, medan världen utanför fortsatte sin oförutsägbara dans.En: And there they sat, while the world outside continued its unpredictable dance.Sv: Snön föll, men det gjorde inget längre.En: The snow fell, but it no longer mattered.Sv: Lars hade lärt sig uppskatta de oväntade ögonblicken, även i den tidspressade världen.En: Lars had learned to appreciate the unexpected moments, even in a time-pressured world.Sv: När de till slut lämnade kaféet och fortsatte mot sitt mål, kände sig Lars lättare.En: When they finally left the café and continued towards their goal, Lars felt lighter.Sv: Det fanns fortfarande tid för både planering och spontan glädje, och Gamla Stan var den perfekta platsen för båda.En: There was still time for both planning and spontaneous joy, and Gamla Stan was the perfect place for both. Vocabulary Words:snowflakes: snöflingornasilently: tystcobblestone: kullerstensgatornaspecific: specifikimpatient: otåligromantic: romantiskatwirl: singlamission: uppdragetintensified: tilltogslippery: halasuggested: föresloghesitated: tvekadereluctantly: motvilligtsip: sippadecalm: lugninsignificant: betydelselöststrict: stramunpredictable: oförutsägbaraappreciate: uppskattaunexpected: oväntadehurried: bråttomwipe: torkadeopportunity: möjlighetchaos: kaosetspontaneous: spontanjackets: jackorpleasant: behagligasettle: lade sigenjoy: njutagoal: mål

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Unplanned Wonders: Capturing Magic on Budapest's Lánchíd Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-03-01-23-34-01-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A Lánchídon, egy késő téli délutánon, amikor az ég szürke volt és a levegő hűvös, Bence és Rebeka a Buda Vár felé tartottak.En: On the Lánchíd, on a late winter afternoon when the sky was gray and the air cool, Bence and Rebeka were heading toward the Buda Vár.Hu: Budapest nyüzsgő utcái lenyűgözték Rebekát, ahogy kilátás nyílt a Dunára.En: The bustling streets of Budapest mesmerized Rebeka as she caught views of the Duna (Danube).Hu: "Olyan szépséges ez a város," mondta csillogó szemekkel, miközben kameráját előkészítette.En: "This city is so beautiful," she said with sparkling eyes as she prepared her camera.Hu: Bence, a lelkes építészeti diák, elmerült a Lánchíd részleteiben.En: Bence, an enthusiastic architecture student, delved into the details of the Lánchíd.Hu: "Látod, mekkora mestermű ez?En: "Do you see what a masterpiece this is?Hu: Gróf Széchenyi István álma vált valóra itt," magyarázta izgatottan Rebekának.En: Count Széchenyi István's dream came true here," he explained excitedly to Rebeka.Hu: Ahogy a hídon áthaladtak, Bence a Duna történetéről és a Buda Vár múltjáról beszélt.En: As they crossed the bridge, Bence spoke about the history of the Duna and the past of the Buda Vár.Hu: "Milyen lehetett a vár a középkorban?En: "What could the castle have been like in the Middle Ages?Hu: Bárcsak láthatnánk," álmodozott.En: I wish we could see it," he dreamed.Hu: Rebeka figyelmét azonban elvonta a naplemente.En: However, Rebeka's attention was drawn to the sunset.Hu: "Olyan tökéletes lesz a fény, ha átérünk!En: "The light will be so perfect when we get there!"Hu: " ujjongott, terveiben csak a tökéletes fotó járt.En: she gushed, her plans only focused on the perfect photo.Hu: De a természet másképp döntött.En: But nature had other ideas.Hu: Hirtelen esőcseppek kezdtek potyogni.En: Suddenly, raindrops began to fall.Hu: "Ne már!En: "Oh no!"Hu: " kiáltott fel Rebeka, a fényképezőgépét védve.En: Rebeka exclaimed, protecting her camera.Hu: Bence felkapta a fejét, majd gyorsan megállapította: "Gyere, találjunk valami menedéket!En: Bence quickly looked up, then decisively said, "Come on, let's find some shelter!Hu: Nem akarom, hogy tönkremenjen a felszerelésed.En: I don't want your equipment to get ruined."Hu: " Körülnézett, és egy közeli híd alá vezette őt.En: He looked around and led her under a nearby bridge.Hu: Rebeka egyik része kockáztatni akart, de végül belátta, hogy várniuk kell.En: Part of Rebeka wanted to take the risk, but she finally acknowledged they had to wait.Hu: Egy órának tűnő percek teltek el, miközben a város körülöttük mosott-sötét vált.En: Minutes that felt like an hour passed as the city around them turned a washed-out dark.Hu: De a várakozásért ajándékot kaptak: amint az eső elállt, egy szivárvány ragyogta be a várost.En: But they were rewarded for their wait: as soon as the rain stopped, a rainbow lit up the city.Hu: "Csodálatos!En: "Amazing!"Hu: " kiáltott Rebeka, és dolgozni kezdett a kamerájával, hogy megörökítse a pillanatot.En: Rebeka exclaimed and started to work with her camera to capture the moment.Hu: "Ez még sokkal jobb, mint amire számítottam.En: "This is so much better than I expected."Hu: "Végül elértek a Buda Várhoz a naplemente utolsó fényeiben.En: Finally, they reached the Buda Vár in the last light of sunset.Hu: Bence újból lelkendezett, amikor a tökéletesen megvilágított vár történetét mesélte.En: Bence was once again enthusiastic as he recounted the perfectly lit history of the castle.Hu: "Micsoda csoda, hogy itt lehetünk most," mondta elégedetten.En: "What a wonder to be here now," he said contentedly.Hu: Ott, a vár kapujában, Rebeka megmutatta a képeket Bencének.En: There, at the gate of the castle, Rebeka showed the pictures to Bence.Hu: A szivárványos városkép mindent elmesélt, amit akart: a spontaneitás és rugalmasság erejét.En: The rainbow-filled cityscape conveyed everything she wanted: the power of spontaneity and flexibility.Hu: Bence elgondolkodott.En: Bence reflected.Hu: "Néha az a legszebb, amit nem tervezünk," mosolyodott el.En: "Sometimes the most beautiful things are those we don't plan for," he smiled.Hu: A történet végén mindketten megértették, hogy az utazás nem mindig az előre tervezett ösvényen halad.En: At the end of the story, both of them realized that the journey doesn't always follow the pre-planned path.Hu: Budapest és a híd, a szivárvány és a vár – mind-mind emlékeztető volt arra, hogy az élet legszebb pillanatai gyakran akkor érkeznek, amikor a legkevésbé várjuk.En: Budapest and the bridge, the rainbow and the castle – all served as reminders that life's most beautiful moments often arrive when we least expect them. Vocabulary Words:late: későafternoon: délutángray: szürkebustling: nyüzsgőmesmerized: lenyűgöztesparkling: csillogóprepared: előkészítetteenthusiastic: lelkesarchitecture: építészetimasterpiece: mesterműdream: álmadelved: elmerültmajestic: nagyszerűmedieval: középkorsunset: naplementegushed: ujjongottfocused: tervenuekshelter: menedékequipment: felszerelésdecisively: gyorsan megállapítottaacknowledged: beláttarainbow: szivárványcapture: megörökísecontentedly: elégedettenconveyed: elmeséltspontaneity: spontaneitásflexibility: rugalmasságreflected: elgondolkodottreminder: emlékeztetőunexpectedly: legkevésbé várjuk

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Brotherly Bonds and New Beginnings: A Heartfelt Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-02-28-23-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De winterzon scheen zacht door het grote raam van de psychiatrische afdeling.En: The winter sun shone softly through the large window of the psychiatric ward.Nl: Buiten lagen hoopjes sneeuw langs de paden.En: Outside, piles of snow lay along the paths.Nl: Binnen was het stil, op het geroezemoes van stemmen in de verte na.En: Inside, it was quiet, except for the murmuring of voices in the distance.Nl: Niels en Sanne zaten aan een tafel in de gemeenschappelijke ruimte, wachtend tot Bram hen zou komen vergezellen.En: Niels and Sanne sat at a table in the common room, waiting for Bram to come join them.Nl: Niels keek rond.En: Niels looked around.Nl: De muren waren wit, de meubels eenvoudig.En: The walls were white, the furniture simple.Nl: Hier en daar stonden planten die het kille interieur een beetje leven probeerden te geven.En: Here and there were plants trying to bring some life to the cold interior.Nl: Hij voelde de spanning in zijn lijf.En: He felt the tension in his body.Nl: Sanne merkte zijn onrust op en kneep bemoedigend in zijn hand.En: Sanne noticed his restlessness and squeezed his hand encouragingly.Nl: "Het komt goed," zei ze zacht, alsof ze het zichzelf ook moest overtuigen.En: "It will be okay," she said softly, as if she needed to convince herself too.Nl: Na een paar minuten kwam Bram binnen.En: After a few minutes, Bram came in.Nl: Zijn blik was helder, maar zijn passen voorzichtig.En: His gaze was clear, but his steps were cautious.Nl: Hij zette zich bij hen neer, een vermoeide glimlach op zijn gezicht.En: He sat down with them, a tired smile on his face.Nl: "Hoi," zei hij.En: "Hi," he said.Nl: Het gesprek begon aarzelend, met koetjes-en-kalfjeszaken.En: The conversation started hesitantly, with small talk.Nl: Maar Niels had een doel.En: But Niels had an aim.Nl: Hij wilde weten hoe het echt met Bram ging.En: He wanted to know how Bram really was.Nl: "Hoe gaat het echt met je, Bram?"En: "How are you really, Bram?"Nl: vroeg hij en keek zijn broer recht in de ogen.En: he asked, looking his brother straight in the eyes.Nl: Bram zuchtte diep.En: Bram sighed deeply.Nl: "Soms zwaar," gaf hij toe.En: "Sometimes hard," he admitted.Nl: "Maar ik vecht.En: "But I'm fighting.Nl: En de dokters zijn aardig."En: And the doctors are nice."Nl: Niels knikte samen met Sanne, opgelucht dat Bram eerlijk was.En: Niels nodded along with Sanne, relieved that Bram was being honest.Nl: Toch lag er iets zwaars op zijn eigen hart.En: Yet there was something heavy on his own heart.Nl: De dilemma tussen thuisblijven of zijn avontuur elders voortzetten hield hem al maanden bezig.En: The dilemma of staying home or continuing his adventure elsewhere had been on his mind for months.Nl: Hij wilde er met Bram over praten, maar de woorden bleven steken.En: He wanted to talk about it with Bram, but the words wouldn't come.Nl: Het was Bram die de stilte doorbrak.En: It was Bram who broke the silence.Nl: "Niels," begon hij, "ik weet dat je plannen hebt.En: "Niels," he began, "I know you have plans.Nl: Overzee, toch?"En: Overseas, right?"Nl: Niels slikte en knikte, verrast door Bram's scherpzinnigheid.En: Niels swallowed and nodded, surprised by Bram's perceptiveness.Nl: "Je moet gaan," zei Bram stevig.En: "You have to go," Bram said firmly.Nl: De helderheid in zijn ogen was onmiskenbaar.En: The clarity in his eyes was unmistakable.Nl: "Ik red me hier wel.En: "I'll manage here.Nl: En ik wil dat je gelukkig bent.En: And I want you to be happy.Nl: Echt gelukkig."En: Truly happy."Nl: Niels voelde een golf van emoties.En: Niels felt a wave of emotions.Nl: "Maar ik wil je niet in de steek laten," protesteerde hij zacht.En: "But I don't want to abandon you," he protested softly.Nl: "Je laat me niet in de steek," antwoordde Bram.En: "You're not abandoning me," Bram replied.Nl: "Ik weet dat je altijd voor me klaarstaat, al ben je ver weg."En: "I know you'll always be there for me, even if you're far away."Nl: Dat moment, vol begrip en broederlijke liefde, was tegelijk pijnlijk en bevrijdend.En: That moment, full of understanding and brotherly love, was both painful and liberating.Nl: Niels voelde hoe de knoop in zijn maag langzaam oploste.En: Niels felt the knot in his stomach slowly loosen.Nl: Hij wilde zijn broer omarmen, hem bedanken voor zijn moed en steun.En: He wanted to embrace his brother, to thank him for his courage and support.Nl: Maar de woorden kwamen niet; toch voelde hij dat Bram het wist.En: But the words wouldn't come; yet he felt that Bram knew.Nl: Later, toen ze het gebouw verlieten, voelde Niels zich lichter.En: Later, as they left the building, Niels felt lighter.Nl: Hij besefte dat hij zijn dromen kon volgen zonder zijn verantwoordelijkheid te negeren.En: He realized that he could follow his dreams without neglecting his responsibilities.Nl: Hij zou altijd verbonden blijven met Bram, ongeacht de afstand.En: He would always remain connected with Bram, regardless of the distance.Nl: De kou beet in zijn gezicht, maar hij voelde warmte in zijn hart.En: The cold bit at his face, but he felt warmth in his heart.Nl: Hij wist dat hij keuzes had gemaakt die beide levens zouden veranderen, op de best mogelijke manier.En: He knew he had made choices that would change both of their lives in the best possible way.Nl: En hoewel de weg voor hem nog onzeker was, was hij nu zeker van één ding: hij zou af en toe terugkomen, maar ook verdergaan.En: And although the road ahead was still uncertain, he was now sure of one thing: he would return every now and then, but also move forward.Nl: En dat was genoeg.En: And that was enough. Vocabulary Words:psychiatric: psychiatrischeward: afdelingmurmuring: geroezemoescommon room: gemeenschappelijke ruimterestlessness: onrustencouragingly: bemoedigendcautious: voorzichtighesitantly: aarzelendrelieved: opgeluchtdilemma: dilemmaperceptiveness: scherpzinnigheidabandon: in de steek latenbrotherly: broederlijkeliberating: bevrijdendneglecting: negerenregardless: ongeachtuncertain: onzekerhesitant: aarzelendconvinced: overtuigentension: spanningcourage: moedadmitted: toegevenheavy: zwaargaze: blikinterior: interieuradventure: avontuurembrace: omarmenknot: knoopwave: golfplans: plannen

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

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Turning Rain to Romance: A Santorini Wedding Miracle Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-02-22-23-34-01-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De lucht boven Santorini was een palet van grijstinten, ongewoon voor deze tijd van het jaar.En: The sky above Santorini was a palette of shades of gray, unusual for this time of year.Nl: Sanne stond op het terras van een witgekalkt huis, uitkijkend over de blauwe domes en de eindeloze Aegeïsche Zee.En: Sanne stood on the terrace of a whitewashed house, looking out over the blue domes and the endless Aegean Sea.Nl: Ze ademde diep in en probeerde haar zenuwen onder controle te houden.En: She took a deep breath and tried to keep her nerves under control.Nl: Vandaag was dé dag.En: Today was the day.Nl: Vandaag zou alles perfect moeten zijn.En: Today, everything had to be perfect.Nl: Bram stond in het smalle straatje voor de kapel, zijn handen in de zakken van zijn net gestreken pak.En: Bram stood in the narrow street in front of the chapel, his hands in the pockets of his freshly pressed suit.Nl: Hij voelde zich verloren, overweldigd door de verwachtingen van zijn familie.En: He felt lost, overwhelmed by his family's expectations.Nl: “Ik hoop maar dat alles goed gaat,” mompelde hij tegen Jasper, die zijn camera klaar had voor de eerste foto's.En: "I just hope everything goes well," he murmured to Jasper, who had his camera ready for the first photos.Nl: Jasper, een oude vriend van Sanne, keek naar zijn camera en maakte zich klaar om de momenten vast te leggen.En: Jasper, an old friend of Sanne, looked at his camera and prepared to capture the moments.Nl: Hij verborg zijn gevoelens voor Sanne diep, wetende dat vandaag niet de dag was om ze te tonen.En: He hid his feelings for Sanne deep down, knowing today was not the day to show them.Nl: Zijn taak was simpel: de mooiste dag van iemands leven vastleggen.En: His task was simple: to capture the most beautiful day of someone's life.Nl: Net toen de laatste lichten werden opgehangen en de muziek begon te spelen, begon het te regenen.En: Just as the last lights were being hung and the music started playing, it began to rain.Nl: Een plotselinge winterse regenbui bracht chaos in Sannes perfecte plannen.En: A sudden winter shower brought chaos to Sanne's perfect plans.Nl: Het geluid van de regen op de daken dreigde ieder gesprek en iedere gedachte te verstikken.En: The sound of the rain on the roofs threatened to smother every conversation and thought.Nl: Sannes hart sloeg over, maar ze wist dat ze moest handelen.En: Sanne's heart skipped a beat, but she knew she had to act.Nl: De familie van de bruid was al onrustig door kleine veranderingen.En: The bride's family was already restless due to small changes.Nl: Ze kon geen fouten veroorloven.En: She couldn't afford any mistakes.Nl: Zonder aarzeling, nam ze de microfoon en kondigde een verandering van plan aan.En: Without hesitation, she took the microphone and announced a change of plan.Nl: "Dames en heren, vanwege het weer verplaatsen we het feest naar binnen.En: "Ladies and gentlemen, due to the weather, we are moving the celebration indoors.Nl: Laten we het intiemer maken, iets bijzonders."En: Let's make it more intimate, something special."Nl: Jasper keek naar Sanne met een bewonderende blik.En: Jasper looked at Sanne with an admiring gaze.Nl: Haar kalmte en de charme waarmee ze de situatie omboog, waren inspirerend.En: Her calmness and the charm with which she turned the situation around were inspiring.Nl: Binnen no-time werd de kapel omgetoverd tot een warme, sfeervolle plek.En: In no time, the chapel was transformed into a warm, cozy place.Nl: Kaarslicht danste op de muren en gaf een magische gloed aan de ruimte.En: Candlelight danced on the walls and gave the space a magical glow.Nl: Toen de ceremonie begon, leek de regen op de achtergrond als zachte muziek.En: When the ceremony began, the rain in the background seemed like soft music.Nl: Sanne stond achterin de kapel, keek naar het resultaat van haar snelle beslissingen.En: Sanne stood at the back of the chapel, gazing at the result of her quick decisions.Nl: Bram, nu zichtbaarder ontspannen, glimlachte terwijl hij naar zijn bruid liep.En: Bram, now visibly more relaxed, smiled as he walked toward his bride.Nl: De familie was vol lof over de intieme sfeer.En: The family was full of praise for the intimate atmosphere.Nl: Na afloop van de ceremonie complimenteerde iedereen Sanne voor haar veerkracht.En: After the ceremony, everyone complimented Sanne on her resilience.Nl: Terwijl de avond viel, zweefden zachte tonelen uit Jaspers camera lens in een perfect album.En: As evening fell, soft scenes floated from Jasper's camera lens into a perfect album.Nl: Toen alles voorbij was, liep Sanne naar buiten waar de regen eindelijk was opgehouden.En: When everything was over, Sanne stepped outside where the rain had finally stopped.Nl: Zij begreep nu de schoonheid die schuilde in het onverwachte.En: She now understood the beauty hidden in the unexpected.Nl: Soms, zo ontdekte ze, ligt perfecte schoonheid in de momenten die we niet kunnen plannen, maar die ons worden gegeven.En: Sometimes, she discovered, perfect beauty lies in the moments we can't plan but that are given to us.Nl: Met een nieuwe waardering voor flexibiliteit wandelde zij de nacht in, een nieuwe toekomst tegemoet.En: With a newfound appreciation for flexibility, she walked into the night, toward a new future. Vocabulary Words:terrace: terrasnerves: zenuwenoverwhelmed: overweldigdexpectations: verwachtingencapture: vastleggenchaos: chaosthreatened: dreigdesmother: verstikkenhesitation: aarzelingadmiring: bewonderendecharm: charmetransformed: omgetoverdcandlelight: kaarslichtmagical: magischegaze: blikintimate: intiemeresilience: veerkrachtscenes: tonelenappreciation: waarderingflexibility: flexibiliteitunexpected: onverwachteinhale: inademenendless: eindelozemurmur: mompelenrestless: onrustigafford: veroorlovenhesitation: aarzelinginspiring: inspirerendtransformed: omgetoverdglow: gloed

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Gábor's Journey: Triumphing Over Pain and the Power of Teamwork Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-02-21-23-34-01-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A hó vastagon borította a terepet, miközben Gábor lassan sétált a tábor központjához.En: The snow thickly covered the landscape as Gábor slowly walked towards the center of the camp.Hu: Bal bokája gyengén lüktetett minden lépésnél, de elhatározása sziklaszilárd volt.En: His left ankle throbbed weakly with each step, but his determination was rock-solid.Hu: "Most már meg kell gyógyulnom" - mormolta magában.En: "I need to heal now," he muttered to himself.Hu: Várt rájuk a bajnokság, és minden perc számított.En: The championship awaited them, and every minute counted.Hu: Az edzőterem belsejében meleg volt és izzadságszagú.En: Inside the gym, it was warm and smelled of sweat.Hu: Az atléták szorgosan dolgoztak, az ablakokon keresztül látni lehetett a ködös fenyveseket és a távoli hegyeket.En: The athletes were diligently working, and through the windows, one could see the misty pine forests and distant mountains.Hu: Zsófia, a csapat edzője, a sarokban figyelte Gábort.En: Zsófia, the team coach, watched Gábor from the corner.Hu: "Hogy van a bokád?En: "How's your ankle?"Hu: " - kérdezte csendesen, de határozottan.En: she asked quietly but firmly.Hu: "Jobban van" - válaszolta Gábor, bár érezte, hogy az nem teljesen igaz.En: "It's better," replied Gábor, though he felt it wasn't entirely true.Hu: István épp akkor húzta magára a kesztyűt, készen a következő edzésre.En: István was just then pulling on his gloves, ready for the next training session.Hu: Egy pillanatra Gáborra nézett, félmosollyal.En: For a moment, he looked at Gábor with a slight smile.Hu: Mindketten tudták, hogy István titokban célként nézte ki magának Gábor legyőzését.En: Both knew that István secretly aimed to defeat Gábor.Hu: A hűvös levegő beáramlott, ahogy Gábor az ajtóhoz lépett.En: The cool air streamed in as Gábor stepped towards the door.Hu: "Nem kell sietned.En: "You don't need to rush.Hu: Kérlek, várj egy kicsit" - szólt Zsófia.En: Please, wait a little," said Zsófia.Hu: De Gábor túlságosan elhatározott volt.En: But Gábor was too determined.Hu: Vissza akart térni a pályára, mindenáron.En: He wanted to return to the track at all costs.Hu: "Megbírok vele" - gondolta, és elindult a jégpálya felé.En: "I can handle it," he thought and set off towards the ice rink.Hu: Az edzés során Gábor mindent beleadott.En: During the training, Gábor gave it his all.Hu: Minden mozdulatot precízen végrehajtott, de a fájdalom egyre nőtt.En: He executed every movement precisely, but the pain kept increasing.Hu: Az egyik fordulónál rosszul lépett, és éles fájdalom nyilallt bele.En: On one turn, he stepped wrong, and a sharp pain shot through him.Hu: Zsófia és István odarohantak.En: Zsófia and István rushed over.Hu: "Elég volt, Gábor!En: "That's enough, Gábor!"Hu: " - kiáltotta Zsófia, most már aggódó tekintettel.En: shouted Zsófia, now with a worried expression.Hu: "Menni fog, csak még egy.En: "I can do it, just one more...!"Hu: " - próbálkozott Gábor, de tudta, hogy hazudik magának.En: Gábor tried, but he knew he was lying to himself.Hu: A nap végén Gábor a tábor szobájában ült, bokáján hideg borogatással.En: At the end of the day, Gábor sat in his camp room with a cold compress on his ankle.Hu: Zsófia belépett, és leült mellé.En: Zsófia entered and sat down next to him.Hu: "Néha a pihenés a legjobb edzés" - mondta.En: "Sometimes resting is the best training," she said.Hu: Gábor figyelte az edzőt, és megértette, hogy igaza van.En: Gábor watched the coach and understood she was right.Hu: Kellett számára idő a felépüléshez, és nem csak fizikailag.En: He needed time to recover, not just physically.Hu: "Holnap pihenek" - mondta Gábor végül.En: "I'll rest tomorrow," Gábor finally said.Hu: "De aztán visszajövök.En: "But then I'll come back."Hu: " Zsófia bólintott.En: Zsófia nodded.Hu: "Csoportként vagyunk erősek.En: "We are strong as a group.Hu: Egymásra is figyelnünk kell" - válaszolta mosolyogva.En: We need to look out for each other too," she replied with a smile.Hu: Gábor érezte, hogy valami megváltozott benne.En: Gábor felt that something had changed in him.Hu: Elfogadta mások segítségét, és meglátta a csapatmunka értékét.En: He accepted others' help and saw the value of teamwork.Hu: A hó tovább hullott odakint, de Gábor már halvány mosollyal készült a másnapra, tudva, hogy az igazi győzelem az egészség visszaszerzése volt.En: The snow continued to fall outside, but Gábor prepared for the next day with a faint smile, knowing that the true victory was regaining his health. Vocabulary Words:thickly: vastagonlandscape: terepankle: bokathrobbed: lüktetettdetermination: elhatározásrock-solid: sziklaszilárdheal: gyógyulchampionship: bajnokságdiligently: szorgosanmisty: ködösforests: fenyvesekdistant: távolicoach: edzőfirmly: határozottansession: edzésaimed: célkéntrushed: odafutworried: aggódóexpression: tekintetcompress: borogatásrecovery: felépülésphysically: fizikailagteamwork: csapatmunkaawaited: vártquietly: csendesenstepped: lépettstreamed: beáramlottdoor: ajtóexecuted: végrehajtottsharp: éles

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Moose on the Loose: A Winter Adventure in Vigeland Park Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-02-18-23-34-01-no Story Transcript:No: Vigeland Park lå vakkert under et teppe av nyfallen snø.En: Vigeland Park lay beautifully under a blanket of newly fallen snow.No: Statuer skimtet frem her og der, dekket i hvitt, og himmelen var tung av grå skyer.En: Statues peeked out here and there, covered in white, and the sky was heavy with gray clouds.No: Det var en stille vintermorgen, men noe merkelig var i ferd med å bryte roen.En: It was a quiet winter morning, but something strange was about to disturb the peace.No: Ole, en livlig og stolt guide, ledet en gruppe besøkende gjennom parken.En: Ole, a lively and proud guide, was leading a group of visitors through the park.No: Han elsket jobben sin og hadde et skjult ønske om å imponere Kari, en av de nysgjerrige turistene.En: He loved his job and had a hidden desire to impress Kari, one of the curious tourists.No: Kari hadde reist langveisfra.En: Kari had traveled from far away.No: Hun hadde håpet på å oppleve noe spesielt, noe ekstraordinært.En: She had hoped to experience something special, something extraordinary.No: Plutselig var det et oppstyr blant besøkende like foran dem.En: Suddenly, there was a commotion among the visitors right in front of them.No: Ole tok et dypere blikk og så hva som forårsaket uro: En elg lå komfortabelt på en parkbenk.En: Ole took a closer look and saw what was causing the disturbance: A moose lay comfortably on a park bench.No: Den så ut som om den eide stedet.En: It looked as if it owned the place.No: Folk mumlet og pekte, noen lo nervøst, andre rygget vekk.En: People murmured and pointed, some laughed nervously, others backed away.No: Ole visste han måtte handle.En: Ole knew he had to act.No: Rolig skulle han ta kontroll og redde situasjonen, men inni seg følte han panikken stige.En: Calmly, he was supposed to take control and save the situation, but inside, he felt the panic rising.No: Dette var ikke slik en vellykket tur skulle se ut.En: This was not how a successful tour was supposed to look.No: "Dette er faktisk veldig sjeldent, folkens.En: "This is actually very rare, folks.No: En fin mulighet til å oppleve natur på nært hold!En: A great opportunity to experience nature up close!"No: " startet han, med en stemme som var høyere enn vanlig.En: he began, with a voice that was louder than usual.No: Han begynt å lede gruppen langs en tryggere vei, bort fra elgen.En: He started to lead the group along a safer path, away from the moose.No: Ole snakket uten stopp, prøvde å distrahere dem med interessante fakta om skulpturene.En: Ole talked non-stop, trying to distract them with interesting facts about the sculptures.No: Men så reiste elgen seg.En: But then the moose got up.No: Den begynte å rusle mot dem, og panikken blant turistene voks.En: It began to amble toward them, and the panic among the tourists grew.No: Ole kunne se hvordan noen allerede snudde seg for å løpe vekk.En: Ole could see how some were already turning to run away.No: Hjertet hans slo raskt.En: His heart was beating fast.No: Heldigvis dukket Sindre, parkens gartner, opp med en pose gulrøtter.En: Luckily, Sindre, the park's gardener, appeared with a bag of carrots.No: Han hadde alltid en nært forhold til dyrene i parken.En: He always had a close relationship with the animals in the park.No: Med en rolig stemme begynte han å prate med elgen og viftet med en gulrot.En: With a calm voice, he began talking to the moose and waved a carrot.No: Elgen snuste, tvilte et øyeblikk, men bestemte seg så for å følge Sindre istedenfor.En: The moose sniffed, hesitated for a moment, but then decided to follow Sindre instead.No: Roen kom sakte tilbake.En: Calm returned slowly.No: Ole pustet lettet ut, og Kari, med et glimt i øyet, berømmet hele episoden som "utrolig spennende.En: Ole breathed a sigh of relief, and Kari, with a twinkle in her eye, praised the whole episode as "incredibly exciting."No: " Hun så ut til å ha elsket adrenalinet.En: She seemed to have loved the adrenaline.No: Ole skjønte at han kanskje ikke trengte å strebe etter det perfekte.En: Ole realized that he might not need to strive for perfection.No: Noen ganger kan det uventede også være en god historie å fortelle.En: Sometimes the unexpected can also be a good story to tell.No: Han smilte til Kari, litt rødmusset ennå, men med ny lærdom i hjertet.En: He smiled at Kari, still a bit flushed, but with new learning in his heart.No: Det var en dag ingen av dem ville glemme.En: It was a day neither of them would forget. Vocabulary Words:blanket: teppenewly fallen: nyfallenstatues: statuercurious: nysgjerrigecommotion: oppstyrdisturbance: uromurmured: mumletnervously: nervøstto back away: rygge vekkpanic: panikksuccessful: vellykketopportunity: mulighetamble: rusletourists: turistenegardener: gartnercarrot: gulrotsniffed: snustehesitated: tvilterelief: lettelsetwinkle: glimtpraised: berømmetadrenaline: adrenalinstrive: strebeperfection: perfekteunexpected: uventedeflush: rødmussetlearning: lærdomproud: stoltextraordinary: ekstraordinærtexperience: oppleve

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Discoveries in Goa: A Couple's Treasure Hunt Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-02-18-23-34-01-hi Story Transcript:Hi: गोवा का सर्दियों का दिन था।En: It was a winter day in Goa.Hi: समुद्र तट के पास बाजार अपनी रंगीन जीवंतता से झिलमिला रहा था।En: The market near the beach was shimmering with its colorful vibrancy.Hi: हर जगह से आती आवाज़ें और ट्रकों की खुशबू हवा में घुलकर मनोहारी माहौल बना रही थीं।En: Sounds and the aroma from the food trucks mingled with the air, creating an enchanting atmosphere.Hi: अरुण और मीरा वहां आए थे छुट्टियों का आनंद लेने।En: Arun and Meera had come there to enjoy their vacation.Hi: अरुण को सब कुछ योजनाओं के हिसाब से करने में मज़ा आता था।En: Arun enjoyed doing everything according to plans.Hi: वह हर चीज़ में परफेक्शन चाहता था।En: He wanted perfection in everything.Hi: मीरा, हमेशा की तरह, नई चीजें खोजने में मग्न थी।En: Meera, as always, was engrossed in discovering new things.Hi: इस बार उनका इरादा था यहां से कुछ यादगार स्मृतिचिह्न खरीदने का।En: This time, their intention was to buy some memorable souvenirs from here.Hi: अरुण की नजर अच्छे सौवेंअनीर की तलाश में भटक रही थी।En: Arun's eyes were wandering in search of a good souvenir.Hi: वह चाह रहा था कि मीरा के लिए कुछ अनोखा खरीदे।En: He wanted to buy something unique for Meera.Hi: वहीं दूसरी तरफ, मीरा दुकानों की रंगीन आकर्षण में खो चुकी थी।En: Meanwhile, Meera was lost in the colorful allure of the shops.Hi: वह एक स्टॉल से दूसरे स्टॉल पर घूम रही थी।En: She was moving from one stall to another.Hi: कभी किसी रंग-बिरंगे जोरनोटबुक को देखती, कभी हस्तशिल्प की बेहतरीन मूर्तियाँ।En: Sometimes she would look at a colorful notebook, sometimes at exquisite handcrafted statues.Hi: अरुण ने देखा कि यहां हर चीज़ विचित्र और आकर्षक थी, लेकिन उसे वो खास चीज ढूंढनी थी।En: Arun noticed that everything here was peculiar and attractive, but he needed to find that special thing.Hi: थोड़ी देर तक खोजने के बाद, उसने स्थानीय कारीगरों से बात करने का निर्णय लिया।En: After searching for a while, he decided to talk to the local artisans.Hi: उसे विश्वास था कि यहीं उसे कुछ खास मिलेगा जो मीरा के लिए अद्वितीय होगा।En: He was confident that he'd find something unique for Meera.Hi: एक कोने में उसे एक कारीगर की दुकान मिली।En: In one corner, he found an artisan's shop.Hi: वहां सुंदर हस्तनिर्मित गहनों की दुकान थी।En: There was a shop of beautiful handmade jewelry.Hi: हर गहना तरह-तरह की कहानियाँ कहता प्रतीत होता था।En: Every piece of jewelry seemed to tell its own story.Hi: उसे एक मनमोहक हार मिला, जिसमें गोवा की तरंगों और ताजगी की छवि थी।En: He found a captivating necklace that depicted the waves and freshness of Goa.Hi: वहीं, मीरा अपनी खोज में व्यस्त थी।En: Meanwhile, Meera was busy with her search.Hi: वह अलग-अलग चीज़ों को देखते हुई विचारों में मग्न थी।En: She was engrossed in thoughts while looking at different things.Hi: उसी वक्त अरुण उसके पास आया, और उसने वो हार उसे दिखाया।En: Just then, Arun came to her and showed her the necklace.Hi: मीरा की आंखें खुशी से चमकने लगीं।En: Meera's eyes sparkled with joy.Hi: उसे पता था कि अरुण ने उसे यहां की खासियत के साथ कुछ भेंट किया है।En: She knew that Arun had gifted her something with the essence of the place.Hi: दोनों संतुष्ट थे।En: Both were satisfied.Hi: अरुण को अपनी योजनाबद्धता और मीरा की सहजता के बीच संतुलन मिल गया था।En: Arun found a balance between his planning and Meera's spontaneity.Hi: उन्होंने बाजार से खुशी और संतोष के साथ विदा ली।En: They left the market with happiness and contentment.Hi: उस खास दिन ने उनके रिश्ते में और नयापन भर दिया था।En: That special day had brought a newness to their relationship.Hi: जिन्दगी की अनपेक्षित खोजों और योजनाओं की खूबसूरती में उन्होंने एक नई गहराई पाई।En: In the unexpected discoveries and the beauty of plans in life, they found a new depth.Hi: उनके लिए अब हर यात्रा एक नया अनुभव थी।En: Every journey was now a new experience for them. Vocabulary Words:winter: सर्दियोंvibrancy: जीवंतताshimmering: झिलमिलाaroma: खुशबूenchanting: मनोहारीvacation: छुट्टियोंperfection: परफेक्शनengrossed: मग्नdiscovering: खोजनेsouvenirs: स्मृतिचिह्नpeculiar: विचित्रallure: आकर्षणexquisite: बेहतरीनhandcrafted: हस्तशिल्पartisans: कारीगरोंwandering: भटकunique: अनोखाcaptivating: मनमोहकsparkled: चमकनेessence: खासियतsatisfied: संतुष्टbalance: संतुलनcontentment: संतोषunexpected: अनपेक्षितdiscoveries: खोजोंdepth: गहराईjourney: यात्राexperience: अनुभवintention: इरादाfreshness: ताजगी

Fluent Fiction - French: Unraveling Secrets in the Snow: A Giverny Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-02-17-23-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: La neige tombait doucement sur Giverny.En: The snow was falling gently over Giverny.Fr: Le petit café de la rue principale, "Le Coin Fleuri", était un refuge chaleureux en ce froid après-midi de février.En: The little café on the main street, "Le Coin Fleuri," was a warm refuge on this cold afternoon in February.Fr: Claire entra, secouant la neige de son manteau, accueillie par l'odeur réconfortante de croissants chauds et de café fraîchement moulu.En: Claire entered, shaking the snow from her coat, welcomed by the comforting smell of warm croissants and freshly ground coffee.Fr: Elle s'assit à une petite table près de la fenêtre.En: She sat at a small table near the window.Fr: Hugo, un ami d'enfance, vint lui apporter une tasse de chocolat chaud.En: Hugo, a childhood friend, came to bring her a cup of hot chocolate.Fr: "Bonsoir, Claire.En: "Good evening, Claire.Fr: Content de te revoir ici," dit-il avec un sourire timide.En: Happy to see you here again," he said with a shy smile.Fr: Claire répondit, "Bonsoir, Hugo.En: Claire replied, "Good evening, Hugo.Fr: Il est bon d'être de retour, même si les raisons sont un peu tristes."En: It is good to be back, even if the reasons are a bit sad."Fr: Claire était revenue à Giverny pour s'occuper de sa grand-mère malade.En: Claire had returned to Giverny to take care of her sick grandmother.Fr: Mais au fond d'elle, il y avait plus.En: But deep down, there was more.Fr: Les histoires familiales remplies de secrets inavoués tournaient dans sa tête.En: Family stories filled with unspoken secrets swirled in her mind.Fr: Elle se sentait comme une étrangère dans sa propre famille depuis longtemps.En: She had felt like a stranger in her own family for a long time.Fr: Sa sœur cadette, Lucie, n'avait jamais parlé de ces choses.En: Her younger sister, Lucie, had never spoken of these things.Fr: Parfois, l'ignorance était plus simple.En: Sometimes, ignorance was simpler.Fr: Mais Claire voulait comprendre.En: But Claire wanted to understand.Fr: Elle voulait savoir qui elle était, vraiment.En: She wanted to know who she really was.Fr: Sa grand-mère était la gardienne de ces secrets, et maintenant, sa santé se détériorait.En: Her grandmother was the keeper of these secrets, and now, her health was deteriorating.Fr: "Je suis inquiète pour mamie," avoua-t-elle à Hugo.En: "I'm worried about mamie," she admitted to Hugo.Fr: Il la regarda, sachant que ce n'était pas seulement la santé de sa grand-mère qui la troublait.En: He looked at her, knowing it wasn't just her grandmother's health that troubled her.Fr: "Tu devrais explorer cette histoire.En: "You should explore this story.Fr: Parle aux gens du village.En: Talk to the people in the village.Fr: Cherche des réponses."En: Search for answers."Fr: Il lui sourit, un peu espiègle, "Et si tu as besoin d'aide, je suis là."En: He smiled at her, a bit mischievously, "And if you need help, I'm here."Fr: Encouragée, Claire commença à interroger les habitants du village.En: Encouraged, Claire began questioning the village inhabitants.Fr: Elle visita le musée, cherchant des indices sur sa famille autrefois influente à Giverny.En: She visited the museum, looking for clues about her once-influential family in Giverny.Fr: Puis, un jour, en feuilletant de vieux albums de photos et lettres dans le grenier de sa grand-mère, elle trouva quelque chose d'inattendu.En: Then, one day, while leafing through old photo albums and letters in her grandmother's attic, she found something unexpected.Fr: Une lettre d'amour, décolorée par le temps, écrite par son grand-père à une femme nommée Isabelle.En: A love letter, faded by time, written by her grandfather to a woman named Isabelle.Fr: Qui était-elle ?En: Who was she?Fr: Elle confronta sa grand-mère avec ce mystère un après-midi ensoleillé avant la Saint-Valentin.En: She confronted her grandmother with this mystery on a sunny afternoon before Valentine's Day.Fr: "Grand-mère," demanda Claire doucement, "qui était Isabelle ?"En: "Grandmother," Claire asked gently, "who was Isabelle?"Fr: Sa grand-mère, dans un rare moment de lucidité, sourit faiblement.En: Her grandmother, in a rare moment of lucidity, smiled faintly.Fr: "Isabelle était mon amie.En: "Isabelle was my friend.Fr: Elle est partie... avec le vent de l'Histoire."En: She left... with the winds of History."Fr: Elle raconta une histoire de jeunesse, d'amour interdit, et d'amitiés fortes.En: She recounted a story of youth, forbidden love, and strong friendships.Fr: Une histoire qui bâtit le sens familial au-delà des noms et des lignées.En: A story that built family meaning beyond names and lineages.Fr: Claire compris soudainement : l'identité, c'était aussi les histoires que nous perpétuons.En: Claire suddenly understood: identity was also the stories we perpetuate.Fr: La neige cessa de tomber.En: The snow stopped falling.Fr: Le café était silencieux sauf pour le souffle chaud de la cheminée.En: The café was silent except for the warm breath of the fireplace.Fr: Son cœur s'allégea.En: Her heart felt lighter.Fr: Le jour de la Saint-Valentin, Claire décida de rester à Giverny.En: On Valentine's Day, Claire decided to stay in Giverny.Fr: Elle s'installa à la table de marque de "Le Coin Fleuri" avec Hugo.En: She settled at the signature table of "Le Coin Fleuri" with Hugo.Fr: Un nouveau chapitre de leur histoire débuta dans ce charmant café, sous le regard bienveillant des paysages de son enfance.En: A new chapter of their story began in this charming café, under the benevolent gaze of the landscapes of her childhood.Fr: Hugo prit sa main avec douceur.En: Hugo gently took her hand.Fr: Claire sourit, prête à embrasser ses racines et ses nouvelles aventures.En: Claire smiled, ready to embrace her roots and new adventures.Fr: Elle avait enfin trouvé sa place chez elle, dans cette petite ville où neige et histoire s'entremêlaient.En: She had finally found her place at home, in this little town where snow and history intertwined. Vocabulary Words:the refuge: le refugethe croissant: le croissantthe ground coffee: le café mouluthe childhood: l'enfancethe smile: le sourirethe grandmother: la grand-mèrethe secret: le secretthe attic: le grenierthe letter: la lettrethe history: l'Histoirethe identity: l'identitéthe inhabitants: les habitantsthe mystery: le mystèrethe influence: l'influencethe lineage: la lignéethe friend: l'amiethe warmth: la chaleurthe adventure: l'aventurethe hand: la mainthe chapter: le chapitrethe museum: le muséethe breath: le soufflethe fireplace: la cheminéethe landscape: le paysagethe memory: la mémoirethe gaze: le regardthe roots: les racinesthe village: le villagethe evening: le soirthe youth: la jeunesse

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Weathering the Storm: Lars' Race Against Time in Snowy Stockholm Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-02-15-23-34-01-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Det var en kall vintermorgon i Stockholm, och snön föll tungt över staden.En: It was a cold winter morning in Stockholm, and the snow was falling heavily over the city.Sv: Tunnelbanestationen vid T-Centralen var full av människor.En: The subway station at T-Centralen was full of people.Sv: Alla hade bråttom, alla frös.En: Everyone was in a hurry, everyone was freezing.Sv: Lars, en noggrann projektledare, stod vid spår 1.En: Lars, a meticulous project manager, was standing at track 1.Sv: Han drog upp kragen på sin kappa och spejade in mot tunneln.En: He pulled up the collar of his coat and peered into the tunnel.Sv: Han hade ett viktigt möte idag.En: He had an important meeting today.Sv: Ett möte som kunde lyfta hans karriär.En: A meeting that could elevate his career.Sv: Lars var stolt över att alltid vara i tid.En: Lars was proud of always being on time.Sv: Men idag var det problem.En: But today there was a problem.Sv: Tågen var försenade på grund av snön.En: The trains were delayed due to the snow.Sv: Han tog djupa andetag för att hålla sig lugn, men hans inre var fyllt av oro.En: He took deep breaths to keep himself calm, but inside he was filled with anxiety.Sv: Skulle han hinna till mötet?En: Would he make it to the meeting on time?Sv: Vid sin sida stod Sofia och Erik, hans kollegor.En: At his side stood Sofia and Erik, his colleagues.Sv: "Vi borde kanske ta en taxi istället?"En: "Maybe we should take a taxi instead?"Sv: föreslog Sofia.En: suggested Sofia.Sv: Erik nickade och såg på Lars med hoppfulla ögon.En: Erik nodded and looked at Lars with hopeful eyes.Sv: "Vi har inte råd att missa det här," sade han.En: "We can't afford to miss this," he said.Sv: Lars vägde alternativen.En: Lars weighed the options.Sv: Varje minut räknades.En: Every minute counted.Sv: Till slut bestämde sig Lars för att försöka med en taxi.En: In the end, Lars decided to try a taxi.Sv: De tre gick snabbt ut från stationen och viftade in en ledig bil.En: The three quickly left the station and waved down a free car.Sv: Stockholmstrafiken var, som vanligt, kaotisk.En: Stockholm's traffic was, as usual, chaotic.Sv: Dessutom hade snön gjort vägarna hala.En: Additionally, the snow had made the roads slippery.Sv: Taxin kröp fram längs gatorna, medan Lars nervöst kastade blickar på sin klocka.En: The taxi crawled along the streets, while Lars nervously glanced at his watch.Sv: Klockan tickade.En: The clock was ticking.Sv: Mötet skulle börja om tio minuter, och de satt fast i trafiken.En: The meeting would start in ten minutes, and they were stuck in traffic.Sv: Lars spände sig.En: Lars tensed.Sv: Skulle han komma försent?En: Would he be late?Sv: Men just då började taxin röra sig snabbare.En: But just then, the taxi started to move faster.Sv: Lars drog ett djupt andetag.En: Lars took a deep breath.Sv: De hade en chans.En: They had a chance.Sv: Med endast ett par minuter till godo rusade Lars in i mötesrummet.En: With only a couple of minutes to spare, Lars rushed into the meeting room.Sv: Han hade precis hunnit i tid.En: He had just made it in time.Sv: Svettdroppar rann nerför hans panna, men han visste att detta var hans chans att glänsa.En: Sweat was dripping down his forehead, but he knew this was his chance to shine.Sv: Han samlade sig och satte igång med presentationen.En: He composed himself and began the presentation.Sv: Sofia och Erik stod vid hans sida, och deras närvaro gav honom styrka.En: Sofia and Erik stood by his side, and their presence gave him strength.Sv: Efter mötet kände Lars hur en tung börda lyftes från hans axlar.En: After the meeting, Lars felt a heavy burden lifted from his shoulders.Sv: Han insåg att det inte alltid gick att kontrollera allt.En: He realized that not everything could be controlled.Sv: Snö, trafik, förseningar — livet var fyllt av överraskningar.En: Snow, traffic, delays — life was full of surprises.Sv: Han log svagt för sig själv.En: He smiled faintly to himself.Sv: Anpassningsförmåga var också en styrka, tänkte han.En: Adaptability was also a strength, he thought.Sv: Ibland var det nödvändigt att släppa taget och följa med strömmen.En: Sometimes it was necessary to let go and go with the flow.Sv: Lars hade klarat mötet.En: Lars had made it through the meeting.Sv: Han hade lärt sig något nytt.En: He had learned something new.Sv: Medan snöflingorna föll utanför satte han på sig sin kappa igen.En: While the snowflakes fell outside, he put on his coat again.Sv: Framtiden såg ljus ut, trots vintermörkret.En: The future looked bright, despite the winter darkness. Vocabulary Words:meticulous: noggrannelevate: lyftaanxiety: orocolleague: kollegaafford: ha rådweighed: vägdechaotic: kaotiskslippery: halanervously: nervöstglanced: kastade blickartensed: spände sigdripping: rannforehead: pannacomposed: samladeeventually: till slutchaos: kaospresence: närvarostrength: styrkaburden: bördaadaptability: anpassningsförmågasurprise: överraskningfaintly: svagtrealized: insågnecessary: nödvändigtspare: till godorushed: rusadeglancing: kastadehopefully: hoppfullaoptions: alternativensweat: svettdroppar

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Ariel's Purim Surprise: A Gift from the Heart Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-02-12-23-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: השוק מחנה יהודה תמיד היה מקום קסם.En: The Mahane Yehuda Market was always a place of magic.He: הצבעים, הריחות, והקולות מילאו את האוויר.En: The colors, the scents, and the sounds filled the air.He: אבל היום, החורף הירושלמי היה קר במיוחד.En: But today, the Jerusalem winter was especially cold.He: אריאל הסתובב בשוק, תחושת לחץ בליבו.En: Ariel wandered through the market, a feeling of pressure in his heart.He: פורים התקרב, והוא רצה להפתיע את יעל עם מתנה מיוחדת.En: Purim was approaching, and he wanted to surprise Yael with a special gift.He: "מה אביא לה?" חשב אריאל לעצמו, כשהוא משוטט בין הדוכנים.En: "What should I bring her?" Ariel thought to himself as he strolled between the stalls.He: יעל אוהבת תכשיטים, אבל הוא רצה משהו מיוחד.En: Yael loved jewelry, but he wanted something special.He: ייחודי.En: Unique.He: אבל בין הפירות הטריים, התבלינים הריחניים והמאפים המפתים, ההחלטה לא הייתה קלה.En: But among the fresh fruits, the fragrant spices, and the tempting pastries, the decision was not easy.He: "שלום, אתה מחפש משהו?" שאל המוכר של תכשיטים בעיניים מנצנצות.En: "Hello, are you looking for something?" asked the jewelry seller with twinkling eyes.He: "כן, מתנה לחג...", ענה אריאל מעט מהוסס.En: "Yes, a gift for the holiday..." answered Ariel a bit hesitantly.He: "כמובן!" אמר המוכר בהתלהבות.En: "Of course!" said the seller enthusiastically.He: "מה אתה אומר על שרשרת הזו? עשויה בעבודת יד."En: "What do you think about this necklace? It's handmade."He: אריאל הסתכל על השרשרת.En: Ariel looked at the necklace.He: היא הייתה יוצאת דופן, בדיוק כמו יעל.En: It was exceptional, just like Yael.He: אבל הוא עדיין היה מהסס.En: But he was still hesitant.He: האם זה באמת מה שיעל תאהב?En: Is this really something Yael would love?He: המוכר בלי להמתין, התחיל לספר על האמן שיצר את התכשיטים ועל הסיפור מאחורי כל יצירה.En: Without waiting, the seller began to tell about the artist who created the jewelry and the story behind each piece.He: הסיפורים כבשו את ליבו של אריאל.En: The stories captivated Ariel's heart.He: הוא זכר איך יעל אוהבת סיפורים, איך היא מגלה התלהבות מהאבסורד ומהלא רגיל.En: He remembered how Yael loves stories, how she finds excitement in the absurd and the unusual.He: התברר שזה בדיוק היה מה שחיפש.En: It turned out this was exactly what he was looking for.He: השרשרת הייתה צבעונית ומורכבת, בדיוק כמו האופי של יעל.En: The necklace was colorful and intricate, just like Yael's personality.He: לעיניו של אריאל זרחו פתאום תקווה.En: Suddenly hope shone in Ariel's eyes.He: הוא ידע שזה מה שירשים את יעל.En: He knew this would impress Yael.He: כשהשמש שקעה והשוק התחיל להתרוקן, אריאל החליט.En: As the sun set and the market began to empty, Ariel decided.He: הוא קנה את השרשרת והלך אל הבית כשהוא מרגיש בטוח ומרוצה.En: He bought the necklace and went home feeling confident and satisfied.He: בערב חג הפורים, הוא העניק ליעל את המתנה בעיניים נוצצות.En: On the eve of the Purim festival, he presented Yael the gift with sparkling eyes.He: היא פתחה את הקופסה וגילתה את השרשרת.En: She opened the box and discovered the necklace.He: "זה מקסים, אריאל!" קראה יעל בהתרגשות.En: "It's beautiful, Ariel!" Yael exclaimed with excitement.He: "זה בדיוק מה שרציתי."En: "It's exactly what I wanted."He: אריאל הרגיש את ליבו מתרחב.En: Ariel felt his heart expand.He: הוא הבין שלא תמיד צריך לתכנן כל דבר.En: He realized that not everything needs to be planned.He: לפעמים, פשוט צריך להקשיב ללב.En: Sometimes, you just need to listen to your heart.He: והפעם, הלב לא אכזב.En: And this time, the heart did not disappoint. Vocabulary Words:magic: קסםscents: ריחותpressure: לחץstrolled: משוטטstalls: דוכניםfragrant: ריחנייםtempting: מפתיםhesitantly: מהוססenthusiastically: בהתלהבותhandmade: בעבודת ידexceptional: יוצאת דופןhesitant: מהססcaptivated: כבשוunusual: לא רגילintricate: מורכבתpersonality: אופיconfident: בטוחsatisfied: מרוצהexpand: מתרחבdisappoint: אכזבapproaching: התקרבunique: ייחודיdecision: החלטהtwinkling: מנצנצותrealized: הביןsparkling: נוצצותexclaimed: קראהexcitement: התלהבותabsurd: אבסורדlisten: להקשיבBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Love Blossoms in Tuscany's Winter Wonderland Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-02-10-23-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Luca, Giulia e Marco si trovano su una lunga strada tortuosa che attraversa le colline della Toscana.En: Luca, Giulia, and Marco find themselves on a long, winding road that cuts through the hills of Toscana.It: È inverno e una leggera brina copre il paesaggio, rendendo tutto magico e silenzioso.En: It is winter, and a light frost covers the landscape, making everything magical and silent.It: I tre amici stanno affrontando un viaggio per visitare piccoli vigneti e scoprire i sapori della regione.En: The three friends are on a journey to visit small vineyards and discover the flavors of the region.It: È la settimana di San Valentino e Luca ha una speranza segreta: passare la festività con Giulia, alla quale nasconde da tempo i suoi sentimenti.En: It's the week of San Valentino, and Luca has a secret hope: to spend the holiday with Giulia, to whom he's been concealing his feelings for a long time.It: Giulia non sa nulla dei sentimenti di Luca.En: Giulia knows nothing of Luca's feelings.It: È allegra, parla di tutto con Marco, il loro amico sempre di buon umore e pieno di storie divertenti.En: She is cheerful, talks about everything with Marco, their always good-natured friend full of funny stories.It: A volte, le battute di Marco distraggono Luca, che fatica a trovare il momento giusto per parlare con Giulia.En: Sometimes, Marco's jokes distract Luca, who struggles to find the right moment to talk to Giulia.It: Ma oggi è deciso: deve dirle quello che prova.En: But today he is determined: he must tell her how he feels.It: Giungono in un piccolo vigneto, circondato da casolari rustici.En: They arrive at a small vineyard surrounded by rustic farmhouses.It: Nonostante le viti siano spoglie, l'atmosfera è incantevole.En: Despite the bare vines, the atmosphere is enchanting.It: I tre amici camminano lentamente tra i filari.En: The three friends walk slowly among the rows.It: L'aria è fresca e limpida.En: The air is fresh and clear.It: Mentre si dirigono verso la cantina per una degustazione, Luca sente il battito del cuore accelerare.En: As they head towards the cellar for a tasting, Luca feels his heart beating faster.It: Nel vigneto, il sole sta calando, dipingendo il cielo di sfumature rosa e arancio.En: In the vineyard, the sun is setting, painting the sky in shades of pink and orange.It: È il momento perfetto.En: It is the perfect moment.It: Luca raccoglie tutto il suo coraggio e si avvicina a Giulia, che sta ammirando il paesaggio.En: Luca gathers all his courage and approaches Giulia, who is admiring the landscape.It: "Giulia, posso parlarti un momento?"En: "Giulia, can I talk to you for a moment?"It: dice, cercando di mantenere la voce ferma.En: he says, trying to keep his voice steady.It: Giulia sorride, ignara del turbine di emozioni nel cuore di Luca.En: Giulia smiles, unaware of the whirlwind of emotions in Luca's heart.It: "Certo, dimmi tutto!"En: "Of course, tell me everything!"It: risponde, spensierata.En: she replies, carefree.It: Luca prende un respiro profondo.En: Luca takes a deep breath.It: "Giulia, devo dirti qualcosa.En: "Giulia, I need to tell you something.It: Da tempo provo dei sentimenti per te.En: I've had feelings for you for some time now.It: Vorrei tanto passare questo San Valentino insieme."En: I would really like to spend this San Valentino together."It: Giulia sembra sorpresa, ma i suoi occhi brillano.En: Giulia seems surprised, but her eyes sparkle.It: Dopo un attimo di silenzio, dice: "Anche io provo la stessa cosa, Luca!En: After a moment of silence, she says, "I feel the same way, Luca!It: Non sapevo come dirtelo...En: I didn't know how to tell you...It: Avevo paura che non fosse reciproco."En: I was afraid it wasn't mutual."It: Luca sorride, sentendo un enorme sollievo.En: Luca smiles, feeling a huge relief.It: Le mani di Giulia si intrecciano con le sue e insieme osservano il tramonto che si nasconde dietro le colline.En: Giulia's hands intertwine with his, and together they watch the sunset hiding behind the hills.It: Marco, con la sua solita allegria, si avvicina e trova la coppia vicina.En: Marco, with his usual cheerfulness, approaches and finds the pair together.It: Capisce subito cosa è successo e ride con entusiasmo, felice per gli amici.En: He immediately understands what has happened and laughs with enthusiasm, happy for his friends.It: Alla fine di questo viaggio in Toscana, Luca ha imparato una lezione importante: il rischio di esprimere i propri sentimenti può portare alle più belle sorprese.En: At the end of this trip in Toscana, Luca has learned an important lesson: the risk of expressing one's feelings can lead to the most beautiful surprises.It: E mentre il cielo si oscura, sa che questo San Valentino sarà diverso da tutti gli altri.En: And as the sky darkens, he knows this San Valentino will be different from all the others.It: Le colline toscane conservano il segreto di un amore appena nato, sotto un dolce tramonto invernale.En: The Tuscan hills hold the secret of a newly born love beneath a sweet winter sunset. Vocabulary Words:the road: la stradawinding: tortuosathe hills: le collinefrost: brinathe landscape: il paesaggiomagical: magicosilent: silenziososecret: segretafeelings: sentimenticheerful: allegragood-natured: di buon umorejokes: battutedistract: distraggonothe vines: le vitibare: spoglieenchanting: incantevolethe air: l'ariafresh: frescaclear: limpidathe cellar: la cantinatasting: degustazionecourage: coraggiowhirlwind: turbineunaware: ignaracarefree: spensieratahuge relief: enorme sollievointertwine: intreccianocheerfulness: allegriaenthusiasm: entusiasmorisk: rischio

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: From Tech To Art: Jeroen's Unplanned Creative Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-01-31-23-34-01-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Het was een koude winterdag in Amsterdam.En: It was a cold winter day in Amsterdam.Nl: De sneeuw viel zachtjes terwijl Jeroen door de gezellige straten liep.En: The snow was falling gently while Jeroen walked through the cozy streets.Nl: Hij had zich ingeschreven voor een seminar over nieuwe technologieën in het Van Gogh Museum, en hij was vastbesloten zijn baas te imponeren met zijn kennis.En: He had signed up for a seminar on new technologies at the Van Gogh Museum, and he was determined to impress his boss with his knowledge.Nl: Zijn oma had hem ooit verteld over Van Gogh, en hoewel kunst hem fascineerde, had zijn passie voor technologie altijd de bovenhand gehad.En: His grandmother had once told him about Van Gogh, and although he was fascinated by art, his passion for technology had always prevailed.Nl: Met zijn gedachten vol innovaties en gadgets, stapte Jeroen door de grote deuren van het museum.En: With his mind full of innovations and gadgets, Jeroen stepped through the large doors of the museum.Nl: Binnen was het warm en kleurrijk.En: Inside, it was warm and colorful.Nl: De muren waren bedekt met meesterwerken van Van Gogh, die ondanks zijn verstrooidheid zijn aandacht trokken.En: The walls were covered with masterpieces by Van Gogh, which captured his attention despite his distractions.Nl: Toen hij de trap op liep, was hij zich er niet van bewust dat het bordje met "Kunstrestauratiecursus" een teken was dat hij misschien de verkeerde kant op ging.En: As he walked up the stairs, he was unaware that the sign "Kunstrestauratiecursus" (art restoration course) might be a clue that he was going in the wrong direction.Nl: In de zaal zaten al mensen klaar.En: People were already seated in the hall.Nl: Het leek Jeroen vreemd dat de andere deelnemers penselen en doeken klaarlegden, maar hij dacht dat het misschien onderdeel was van een nieuwe technologie-demonstratie.En: Jeroen found it strange that the other participants were laying out brushes and canvases, but he thought it might be part of a new technology demonstration.Nl: De docent, een vriendelijke dame met een bril genaamd Anouk, verwelkomde iedereen en begon uit te leggen hoe je oude meesterwerken weer tot leven kon brengen.En: The instructor, a friendly lady with glasses named Anouk, welcomed everyone and began explaining how to bring old masterpieces back to life.Nl: Jeroen luisterde met een mengeling van verwarring en interesse.En: @nlt{Jeroen} listened with a mix of confusion and interest.Nl: Waar was de technologie?En: Where was the technology?Nl: Hij besloot mee te doen alsof hij enthousiast was over kunstrestauratie.En: He decided to pretend to be enthusiastic about art restoration.Nl: Stilletjes pakte hij een penseel en deed alsof hij precies wist wat hij deed.En: Quietly, he picked up a brush and acted as if he knew exactly what he was doing.Nl: Aan zijn linkerzijde zat Bram, een oudere man met een grijze snor, die vriendelijk glimlachte en Jeroen aanmoedigde.En: To his left sat Bram, an older man with a gray mustache, who smiled kindly and encouraged Jeroen.Nl: Toen het tijd was voor een demonstratie, merkte Jeroen op dat er een heilig aura hing rond het schilderij dat Anouk tevoorschijn haalde.En: When it was time for a demonstration, @ nlt{Jeroen} noticed a sacred aura surrounding the painting that Anouk unveiled.Nl: Het bleek een echte Van Gogh te zijn, die zorgvuldig gerestaureerd werd.En: It turned out to be an authentic Van Gogh, being carefully restored.Nl: De groep spitste de oren terwijl Anouk uitlegde hoe een goed gerestaureerd schilderij er weer levendig uit kon zien.En: The group listened intently as Anouk explained how a well-restored painting could look vibrant again.Nl: Maar terwijl Jeroen zich wat meer buigde over het doek om beter te kijken, stootte hij per ongeluk een potje verf om.En: But as Jeroen leaned a bit closer to the canvas to get a better look, he accidentally knocked over a jar of paint.Nl: Heldere blauwe verf stroomde over de rand en naar beneden.En: Bright blue paint flowed over the edge and down.Nl: Er klonk een nerveus gelach in de zaal, maar niemand leek boos, alleen verrast.En: There was nervous laughter in the room, but no one seemed angry, just surprised.Nl: "Oops," zei Jeroen, zijn wangen rood van schaamte.En: "Oops," said Jeroen, his cheeks red with embarrassment.Nl: Anouk lachte zachtjes en samen met Bram en de anderen hielp ze met opruimen.En: Anouk chuckled softly and, along with Bram and the others, helped clean up.Nl: Terwijl hij hielp, ontdekte Jeroen dat zelfs een misstap in kunst een vreemd soort schoonheid had.En: While helping, Jeroen discovered that even a mishap in art had a strange kind of beauty.Nl: De les eindigde en hoewel Jeroen niet had geleerd wat hij van plan was, realiseerde hij zich dat hij iets veel waardevollers had ontdekt.En: The lesson ended, and although Jeroen hadn't learned what he had planned to, he realized he had discovered something much more valuable.Nl: "Kunst is als technologie," zei hij tegen Bram toen ze vertrokken, "het opent nieuwe werelden en laat ons zien wat mogelijk is."En: "Art is like technology," he said to Bram as they left, "it opens new worlds and shows us what is possible."Nl: Voordat hij het museum verliet, keek Jeroen nog een keer terug naar de schilderijen.En: Before leaving the museum, Jeroen looked back once more at the paintings.Nl: Hij begreep dat niet alles in het leven om snelheid en vooruitgang draaide.En: He understood that not everything in life is about speed and progress.Nl: Soms waren de mooiste ontdekkingen te vinden als je even stil stond en echt keek.En: Sometimes the most beautiful discoveries can be found when you pause and really look.Nl: En zo liep Jeroen de winterkou weer in, met een warm gevoel van binnen en een nieuwe waardering voor zowel kunst als het leven zelf.En: And so Jeroen walked back into the winter cold, with a warm feeling inside and a newfound appreciation for both art and life itself. Vocabulary Words:cozy: gezelligesigned up: ingeschrevenseminar: seminardetermined: vastbeslotenimpress: imponerenprevailed: de bovenhand gehadgadgets: gadgetsmasterpieces: meesterwerkendistracted: verstrooidheidunaware: niet bewustclue: tekenrestoration: restauratieparticipants: deelnemerscanvases: doekeninstructor: docentbringing back to life: tot leven brengenconfusion: verwarringenthusiastic: enthousiastmishap: misstapvibrant: levendigsacred: heiligunveiled: tevoorschijn haaldeauthentic: echtecarefully: zorgvuldigspurred: aangemoedigdaura: aurademonstration: demonstratierevealed: uitlegdejar: potjeembarrassment: schaamte

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Navigating Tension: The TechnoHub Dilemma Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-01-31-23-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Det var en kold vinterdag i København, og sneen dalede langsomt ned over TechnoHub Plaza.En: It was a cold winter day in København, and the snow was slowly falling over TechnoHub Plaza.Da: Skyskraberne tårnede sig op mod himlen, oplyst af neonlys, der kastede et farvestrålende skær ned på de travle fodgængerområder.En: The skyscrapers towered against the sky, illuminated by neon lights that cast a colorful glow on the busy pedestrian areas.Da: Niels gik hurtigt gennem mængden, en sort hue trukket langt ned over hovedet.En: Niels hurried through the crowd, a black cap pulled low over his head.Da: Hans opgave var enkel men risikabel: at levere et kritisk stykke teknologi til Freja.En: His task was simple but risky: to deliver a critical piece of technology to Freja.Da: Freja var ingeniøren, der kunne ændre alt med hendes nye projekt.En: Freja was the engineer who could change everything with her new project.Da: Problemet var Emil.En: The problem was Emil.Da: Han havde helt andre planer, og han var bestemt på at få fingrene i teknologien.En: He had entirely different plans, and he was determined to get his hands on the technology.Da: TechnoHub Plazas futuristiske distrikter summede af liv, men et usynligt netværk af Emil's overvågning var en konstant trussel.En: TechnoHub Plaza's futuristic districts hummed with life, but an invisible network of Emil's surveillance was a constant threat.Da: Niels mærkede Emil's øjne på ham, selvom han ikke kunne se dem.En: Niels felt Emil's eyes on him, even though he couldn't see them.Da: Emil var smart, men Niels var snedig.En: Emil was smart, but Niels was cunning.Da: Niels stoppede op ved en af de interaktive skærme på Pladsen.En: Niels stopped at one of the interactive screens on the Plaza.Da: Han trak sin taske lidt tættere til sig.En: He pulled his bag a little closer to himself.Da: I tasken var teknologiens hjerte, en skinnende blå enhed, der lignede en lille terning, men indeholdt potentiale til at revolutionere.En: In the bag was the heart of the technology, a shiny blue device that looked like a small cube but held the potential to revolutionize.Da: Niels vidste, at han ikke kunne lade Emil opdage det.En: Niels knew he couldn't let Emil discover it.Da: Han måtte være klogere, hurtigere.En: He had to be smarter, faster.Da: Han kiggede sig omkring og besluttede sig for sin plan.En: He looked around and decided on his plan.Da: Han tastede hurtigt noget kode ind på skærmen og skabte en digital illusion.En: He quickly typed some code into the screen, creating a digital illusion.Da: Skærmene på Pladsen begyndte pludselig at vise et falsk alarmsignal.En: The plaza screens suddenly began to display a false alarm signal.Da: Folk stoppede op og stirrede, og Emil's sikkerhed blev splittet.En: People stopped and stared, and Emil's security was divided.Da: Med forvirringen som dække begyndte Niels at bevege sig målrettet mod et lille værtshus ved kanten af Pladsen.En: Using the confusion as cover, Niels began to move purposefully towards a small pub at the edge of the Plaza.Da: Det var der, han skulle møde Freja.En: That's where he was supposed to meet Freja.Da: Indenfor var det varmt, og luften var fyldt med duften af stærk kaffe.En: Inside, it was warm, and the air was filled with the scent of strong coffee.Da: Freja sad i et hjørne, med blikket fokuseret på en notesblok.En: Freja sat in a corner, her gaze focused on a notebook.Da: "Freja," hviskede Niels, da han satte sig ned ved hendes bord.En: "Freja," whispered Niels as he sat down at her table.Da: "Hvad skete der derude?"En: "What happened out there?"Da: spurgte hun med et smil, som om hun allerede vidste svaret.En: she asked with a smile, as if she already knew the answer.Da: "Nogle gange er teknologiens kunst ukompliceret," sagde Niels og rakte hende tasken.En: "Sometimes the art of technology is uncomplicated," Niels said, handing her the bag.Da: Hun åbnede den hurtigt og så den blå terning, og hendes øjne skinnede af begejstring og håb.En: She quickly opened it and saw the blue cube, her eyes shining with excitement and hope.Da: Men lige i det øjeblik, skubbede døren til værtshuset op, og Emil trådte ind.En: But just at that moment, the pub door swung open, and Emil stepped in.Da: Et kort øjeblik mødtes Niels og Emil's blikke.En: For a brief moment, Niels and Emil's eyes met.Da: Spændingen i rummet steg.En: The tension in the room rose.Da: Emil gik langsomt hen til dem.En: Emil slowly walked over to them.Da: Niels blev lidt nervøs.En: Niels grew a bit nervous.Da: Kæreste, Emil var trods alt kendt for sine vilde ambitioner.En: After all, Emil was known for his wild ambitions.Da: "Jeg ser, du har fået, hvad du kom efter, Niels," sagde Emil med et tørt smil.En: "I see you've gotten what you came for, Niels," said Emil with a dry smile.Da: "Ja, og du ved, det er vigtigt," sagde Niels, klar til at beskytte Freja og hendes projekt.En: "Yes, and you know it's important," Niels said, ready to protect Freja and her project.Da: "Dette kan hjælpe hele samfundet."En: "This can help the entire community."Da: Der var en pause.En: There was a pause.Da: Så nikkede Emil langsomt.En: Then Emil slowly nodded.Da: "Måske har du ret.En: "Maybe you're right.Da: Vi ser, hvordan det spiller ud," sagde han, vendingen af respekt i hans tone.En: We'll see how it plays out," he said, a note of respect in his tone.Da: Da Emil gik ud af døren, åndede Niels lettet op.En: As Emil walked out the door, Niels breathed a sigh of relief.Da: Freja krammede terningen som en skat.En: Freja hugged the cube like a treasure.Da: Det var lykkedes, og projektet kunne fortsætte.En: They had succeeded, and the project could continue.Da: Niels følte en bølge af selvtillid skylle over sig.En: Niels felt a wave of confidence wash over him.Da: Han havde navigeret i den højtspændte situation og vundet.En: He had navigated the high-stakes situation and won.Da: Snefnuggene blev ved med at falde blødt, men indenfor i værtshuset var Niels og Freja varmet af deres succes.En: The snowflakes kept falling softly, but inside the pub, Niels and Freja were warmed by their success.Da: De blik, der udveksledes, var fyldt med taknemmelighed og nye ideer til fremtiden.En: The glances exchanged were filled with gratitude and new ideas for the future.Da: For Niels var dagen ikke kun en sejr, men en påmindelse om, hvad han kunne udrette, når han fulgte sit hjerte og stolede på sin snedighed.En: For Niels, the day was not just a victory but a reminder of what he could achieve when he followed his heart and trusted his cunning. Vocabulary Words:skyscrapers: skyskraberneilluminated: oplystpedestrian: fodgængerhurry: gik hurtigttask: opgaverisky: risikabelengineer: ingeniørsurveillance: overvågningcunning: snediginteractive: interaktiverevolutionize: revolutionereillusion: illusionconfusion: forvirringenpurposefully: målrettetpub: værtshusnotebook: notesblokgaze: blikketwhispered: hviskedeexcitement: begejstringambitions: ambitionerdy: tørprotect: beskyttecommunity: samfundettension: spændingenrelief: lettetconfidence: selvtillidgratitude: taknemmelighedvictory: sejrreminder: påmindelsetrust: stole på

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: A Barcelona Winter Tale: Rediscovering Life Beyond Apps Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-01-31-23-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Barcelona brilla fins i tot a l'hivern, amb els seus edificis moderns i els carrers animats.En: Barcelona shines even in winter, with its modern buildings and lively streets.Ca: Al mitjà d'aquesta ciutat vibrant, en Jordi i la Marina caminaven de pressa pel carrer, intentant trobar un regal.En: In the midst of this vibrant city, Jordi and Marina walked quickly down the street, trying to find a gift.Ca: El seu ritme estava marcat per notificacions i alertes al seu telèfon.En: Their pace was marked by notifications and alerts on their phone.Ca: Tot va començar quan el seu app favorit, que solia organitzar la seva vida, els va enganyar fent-los creure que avui era el Dia de Sant Jordi.En: It all started when their favorite app, which usually organized their lives, misled them into believing that today was Sant Jordi's Day.Ca: En Jordi va pensar que era el dia perfecte per demostrar a la Marina que es preocupava per ella.En: Jordi thought it was the perfect day to show Marina that he cared about her.Ca: Era un home enginyós amb la tecnologia, però poc hàbil amb les dates tradicionals.En: He was a clever man with technology but not very adept with traditional dates.Ca: "Però si ens en sortim amb una idea genial, serà formidable!En: "But if we come up with a brilliant idea, it will be fantastic!"Ca: ", va dir, mentre caminaven per l'avinguda Diagonal, rodejats de l'arquitectura avantguardista i els edificis de start-ups tecnològiques.En: he said, as they walked along the Diagonal avenue, surrounded by avant-garde architecture and tech startup buildings.Ca: La Marina, amb un somriure burleta, sabia que en Jordi havia comès un error.En: Marina, with a teasing smile, knew that Jordi had made a mistake.Ca: Però el seu cor estava ple de generositat: volia veure fins on arribaria amb els seus plans improvisats.En: But her heart was full of generosity: she wanted to see how far he would go with his improvised plans.Ca: "Potser prenguéssim alguna cosa mentrestant?En: "Maybe we should have something in the meantime?"Ca: ", va suggerir ella, mirant cap al seu petit café de l'ahir amb un caliu únic.En: she suggested, looking toward their little café from yesterday, which had a unique warmth.Ca: La parella va entrar al café.En: The couple entered the café.Ca: Entre glops de cafè calent, en Jordi impacient buscava idees al seu telèfon.En: Between sips of hot coffee, Jordi impatiently searched for ideas on his phone.Ca: De sobte, va veure a la Marina fixar-se en un aparador d'una botiga tradicional.En: Suddenly, he saw Marina noticing a window display of a traditional shop.Ca: Roses vermelles perfectes, preparades per al Sant Jordi que encara no havia arribat.En: Perfect red roses, prepared for the Sant Jordi that hadn't yet arrived.Ca: Marina es girà, picant-li l'ullet, mig advertint:"Quan arriba el moment, una flor diu molt més que un centenar de notificacions.En: Marina turned, winking at him, half warning: "When the time comes, a flower says much more than a hundred notifications."Ca: "En Jordi va aturar-se.En: Jordi paused.Ca: Una revelació: no eren les tecnologies o les aplicacions el que els faria especials, sinó la senzillesa d'un regal comprès i ofert amb temps, atenció i amor.En: A revelation: it wasn't technology or apps that would make them special, but the simplicity of a gift understood and offered with time, attention, and love.Ca: Amb una idea clara, va demanar a la Marina que l'acompanyés a un lloc especial.En: With a clear idea, he asked Marina to accompany him to a special place.Ca: Van caminar pels adoquins freds de Barcelona, arribant finalment al seu restaurant favorit.En: They walked over the cold cobblestones of Barcelona, finally arriving at their favorite restaurant.Ca: Era un lloc antic, amb un aroma familiar i acollidor.En: It was an old place, with a familiar and cozy aroma.Ca: Junts, rient de l'enrenou del dia, van celebrar no el Sant Jordi, sinó l'hivern barceloní.En: Together, laughing about the day's hustle, they celebrated not Sant Jordi, but the Barcelona winter.Ca: Van brindar per la vida, la improvisació, i per en Jordi, que havia après una valuosa lliçó.En: They toasted to life, improvisation, and to Jordi, who had learned a valuable lesson.Ca: A vegades, la veritable màgia es troba fora de les nostres pantalles, quan connectem autènticament amb el que és més important.En: Sometimes, true magic is found outside of our screens when we truly connect with what matters most.Ca: Aquella nit, en Jordi va prometre guardar les aplicacions, només per a quan calgués veritablement.En: That night, Jordi promised to keep the apps only for when they were truly needed.Ca: La Marina somreia, satisfeta d'haver pogut, sense imposar, ajudar-lo a veure el món més enllà de la torre de gadgets.En: Marina smiled, satisfied to have been able, without imposing, to help him see the world beyond the tower of gadgets.Ca: Al capdavall, potser l'antic i el modern no eren tan incompatibles.En: After all, perhaps the old and the modern weren't so incompatible.Ca: Tot depenia de com cadascú triava construir el seu present.En: It all depended on how each person chose to build their present. Vocabulary Words:to shine: brillarlively: animatsto walk quickly: caminaven de pressagift: el regalnotification: la notificacióalert: l'alertato mislead: enganyarclever: enginyósadept: hàbilbrilliant: genialavant-garde: avantguardistateasing: burletagenerosity: la generositatimprovised: improvisatsto suggest: suggerircozy: acollidorsip: el glopwindow display: l'aparadorwarning: l'advertimentrevelation: la revelaciósimplicity: la senzillesacobblestone: els adoquinsaroma: l'aromahustle: l'enrenouto toast: brindarimprovisation: la improvisaciótrue magic: la veritable màgiascreen: la pantallato impose: imposargadget: el gadget

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Dancing Through Fear: A Carnevale Night to Remember Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-01-27-23-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: La luna brillava sopra Piazza San Marco, illuminando i cappelli e le maschere scintillanti dei partecipanti al Carnevale di Venezia.En: The moon shone over Piazza San Marco, illuminating the hats and sparkling masks of the participants at the Carnevale di Venezia.It: L'aria invernale pizzicava le guance di Giorgio mentre avanzava tra la folla.En: The winter air pinched Giorgio's cheeks as he moved through the crowd.It: Il cuore gli batteva forte.En: His heart beat loudly.It: Era la sua prima volta al ballo in maschera.En: It was his first time at the masquerade ball.It: La piazza era un tripudio di colori e suoni.En: The square was a riot of colors and sounds.It: Lanterne illuminavano con una luce calda i volti mascherati, e la musica riempiva l'aria.En: Lanterns illuminated the masked faces with a warm light, and music filled the air.It: L'atmosfera era magica, quasi surreale.En: The atmosphere was magical, almost surreal.It: Giorgio, con una maschera dorata, osservava la danza senza tempo delle persone attorno a lui.En: Giorgio, wearing a golden mask, watched the timeless dance of the people around him.It: In mezzo alla folla, i suoi occhi si posarono su Lucia.En: In the middle of the crowd, his eyes fell on Lucia.It: La sua maschera argentata e il suo abito elegante catturavano la luce come se lei stessa fosse una stella.En: Her silver mask and elegant dress captured the light as if she were a star herself.It: Giorgio l'ammirava da lontano da molto tempo e pregò per un momento solo.En: Giorgio had admired her from afar for a long time and prayed for just one moment.It: Tuttavia, c'era Alessandro, sempre accanto a Lucia, conversando con sicurezza e facendo ridere la compagnia.En: However, there was Alessandro, always by Lucia's side, conversing confidently and making the company laugh.It: Giorgio sentiva le ginocchia tremare.En: Giorgio felt his knees trembling.It: Doveva prendere una decisione.En: He had to make a decision.It: Avvicinarsi a Lucia o rimanere nell'ombra della sua insicurezza?En: Approach Lucia or remain in the shadow of his insecurity?It: Ogni volta che cercava di farsi avanti, la presenza di Alessandro lo bloccava.En: Every time he tried to step forward, the presence of Alessandro stopped him.It: Ma mentre l'orologio si avvicinava alla mezzanotte, una tradizione del Carnevale diede a Giorgio una possibilità.En: But as the clock approached midnight, a Carnevale tradition gave Giorgio a chance.It: Quando le campane iniziarono a suonare, la folla si fermò per togliere le maschere.En: When the bells began to ring, the crowd paused to remove their masks.It: Era il momento della verità.En: It was the moment of truth.It: Cogliendo l'occasione, Giorgio si trovò faccia a faccia con Lucia.En: Seizing the opportunity, Giorgio found himself face to face with Lucia.It: "Lucia," disse con una voce che sperava fosse più ferma di quanto si sentisse, "c'è qualcosa che devo dirti."En: "Lucia," he said with a voice he hoped was steadier than he felt, "there's something I need to tell you."It: Lucia lo guardò con occhi gentili e curiosi.En: Lucia looked at him with gentle, curious eyes.It: "Giorgio, sono contenta di vederti."En: "Giorgio, I'm glad to see you."It: Il suo incoraggiamento gli diede coraggio.En: Her encouragement gave him courage.It: "Ho ammirato molto te," disse, "da lontano.En: "I have admired you," he said, "from afar.It: E vorrei che tu sapessi quanto ti considero speciale."En: And I want you to know how special I consider you."It: Lucia sorrise, un sorriso che scaldò il cuore di Giorgio nonostante il freddo invernale.En: Lucia smiled, a smile that warmed Giorgio's heart despite the winter chill.It: "Anch'io ho notato qualcosa in te, Giorgio," rispose.En: "I've also noticed something in you, Giorgio," she replied.It: "La tua autenticità è rara e preziosa."En: "Your authenticity is rare and precious."It: Un senso di sollievo avvolse Giorgio.En: A sense of relief enveloped Giorgio.It: Lo aveva fatto.En: He had done it.It: Era una nuova alba per lui, non solo alla fine di quella notte di Carnevale, ma per la sua vita intera.En: It was a new dawn for him, not just at the end of that Carnevale night, but for his entire life.It: A volte, il vero coraggio non sta in guerra o in duelli eroici, ma nell'essere sinceri riguardo ai propri sentimenti.En: Sometimes, true courage doesn't lie in war or heroic duels but in being sincere about one's feelings.It: La musica continuò, e Giorgio e Lucia si unirono al ballo, senza maschere, con sorrisi autentici.En: The music continued, and Giorgio and Lucia joined the dance, with no masks, with genuine smiles.It: Giorgio aveva imparato che la sincerità è una forza che può cambiare il mondo e il suo cuore.En: Giorgio had learned that sincerity is a force that can change the world and his heart. Vocabulary Words:the participants: i partecipantito illuminate: illuminarethe mask: la mascherato pinch: pizzicarethe cheek: la guanciathe crowd: la follathe masquerade ball: il ballo in mascherathe riot: il tripudiothe lantern: la lanternathe atmosphere: l'atmosferasurreal: surrealetimeless: senza tempoto admire: ammirareafar: da lontanoto pray: pregareconfidently: con sicurezzato converse: conversareelegant: eleganteto capture: catturarethe decision: la decisioneinsecurity: l'insicurezzamidnight: la mezzanotteto seize: coglierethe chance: la possibilitàto ring: suonarethe encouragement: l'incoraggiamentoto consider: considerarerare: rarathe authenticity: l'autenticitàthe relief: il sollievo

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Finding Clarity in the Unexpected Paths of Winter Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-01-15-23-34-01-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Het zachte winterlicht scheen over Hoge Veluwe National Park.En: The soft winter light shone over Hoge Veluwe National Park.Nl: Het park was stil, alleen het gekraak van vorst onder schoenen was te horen.En: The park was quiet, with only the crunch of frost beneath shoes to be heard.Nl: Sanne zat op een houten bankje, haar enkel omhoog op een kussen gelegd.En: Sanne sat on a wooden bench, her ankle propped up on a cushion.Nl: De pijn van de verstuiking was een constante herinnering aan haar onvermogen om de geplande wandeling te maken.En: The pain from the sprain was a constant reminder of her inability to take the planned hike.Nl: Ze zuchtte diep, keek om zich heen, probeerde de schoonheid van het landschap op te nemen.En: She sighed deeply, looked around, trying to take in the beauty of the landscape.Nl: Bij Sanne zaten Bram en Eva, haar trouwe vrienden.En: With Sanne were Bram and Eva, her loyal friends.Nl: Bram hield een thermosfles met warme chocolademelk vast.En: Bram held a thermos of hot chocolate.Nl: "Heb je zin in een kop warme choco?"En: "Do you fancy a cup of hot cocoa?"Nl: vroeg hij.En: he asked.Nl: Sanne knikte, dankbaar voor de warmte en het gezelschap.En: Sanne nodded, grateful for the warmth and the company.Nl: Eva probeerde haar op te vrolijken.En: Eva tried to cheer her up.Nl: "We kunnen toch nog genieten, zelfs hier zittend," zei ze, terwijl ze wees naar een groep herten die in de verte wegsprongen.En: "We can still enjoy ourselves, even sitting here," she said, pointing to a group of deer bounding away in the distance.Nl: Sanne voelde zich vastzitten in haar leven.En: Sanne felt stuck in her life.Nl: Ze hoopte dat de wandeling in dit park haar antwoorden zou bieden.En: She hoped that the hike in this park would offer her answers.Nl: Maar nu zat ze hier, enkel verstuikt, en voelde frustratie opborrelen.En: But now she sat here, with a sprained ankle, feeling frustration bubbling up.Nl: Waarom kon niets eenvoudig zijn?En: Why couldn't anything be simple?Nl: "Misschien," dacht ze bij zichzelf, "moet ik een andere manier vinden om helderheid te krijgen."En: "Maybe," she thought to herself, "I need to find another way to gain clarity."Nl: Ze keek omhoog naar de lucht, de dunne mist die door de bomen zweefde.En: She looked up at the sky, the thin mist drifting through the trees.Nl: De winterse kou was scherp, maar toch ook verfrissend.En: The winter cold was sharp, yet refreshing.Nl: Het gaf haar een gevoel van kalmte en frisheid die ze lange tijd niet had gevoeld.En: It gave her a sense of calm and freshness she hadn't felt in a long time.Nl: "Misschien," dacht ze, "is er meer dan alleen wandelen om duidelijkheid te krijgen."En: "Maybe," she thought, "there's more than just walking to finding clarity."Nl: "Kom," zei Sanne plotseling, terwijl ze naar haar krukken reikte.En: "Come," Sanne said suddenly, reaching for her crutches.Nl: "Laten we langzaam het pad opgaan.En: "Let's slowly head down the path.Nl: Ik wil iets proberen."En: I want to try something."Nl: Bram en Eva hielpen haar overeind.En: Bram and Eva helped her up.Nl: Ze liepen langzaam, voorzichtig, terwijl het pad zich voor hen uitstrekte.En: They walked slowly, carefully, as the path stretched out before them.Nl: De stille schoonheid van het park omarmde hen terwijl ze verder gingen.En: The silent beauty of the park embraced them as they went further.Nl: Toen ze na een korte wandeling bij een open plek kwamen, werd Sanne getroffen door een prachtig uitzicht.En: When they reached a clearing after a short walk, Sanne was struck by a breathtaking view.Nl: De vorst had de heide bedekt met een delicate laag witte ijskristallen, glinsterend in het winterzonlicht.En: The frost had covered the heath with a delicate layer of white ice crystals, sparkling in the winter sunlight.Nl: Het was adembenemend, bijna magisch.En: It was stunning, almost magical.Nl: Staande op deze onverwachte plek, voelde Sanne eindelijk een moment van helderheid.En: Standing in this unexpected spot, Sanne finally felt a moment of clarity.Nl: In dat moment besefte ze dat niet alles gepland of perfect hoefde te zijn.En: In that moment, she realized that not everything needed to be planned or perfect.Nl: Soms waren het de onverwachte paden die de meeste rust en inzicht brachten.En: Sometimes it was the unexpected paths that brought the most peace and insight.Nl: Ze glimlachte naar Bram en Eva.En: She smiled at Bram and Eva.Nl: "Ik denk dat ik alles nu een beetje anders zie," zei ze rustig.En: "I think I see everything a bit differently now," she said quietly.Nl: Langzaam maakten ze hun weg terug naar het bezoekerscentrum van het park.En: Slowly, they made their way back to the park's visitor center.Nl: Sanne voelde zich licht.En: Sanne felt light.Nl: Ze wist dat er nog vragen waren, dat er nog onzekerheden in haar leven waren, maar nu kon ze die omarmen.En: She knew there were still questions, that there were still uncertainties in her life, but now she could embrace them.Nl: Ze had vrede gevonden in het moment, in het nu.En: She had found peace in the moment, in the now.Nl: Ze ging naar huis met een vernieuwde vastberadenheid en een ontspannen hart.En: She went home with renewed determination and a relaxed heart.Nl: De Hoge Veluwe had haar kalmte en inzicht gegeven op een manier die ze niet had verwacht.En: The Hoge Veluwe had given her calmness and insight in a way she had not expected.Nl: En dat, bedacht Sanne zich, was genoeg.En: And that, Sanne realized, was enough. Vocabulary Words:propped: omhoog gelegdcushion: kussensprain: verstuikingcrunch: gekraakloyal: trouwethermos: thermosflesfancy: zincheer: opvrolijkenbounding: wegsprongenfrustration: frustratiebubbling: opborrelenclarity: helderheiddrifting: zweefderefreshing: verfrissendcrutches: krukkenclearing: open plekbreathtaking: prachtigview: uitzichtdelicate: delicatelayer: laagice crystals: ijskristallensparkling: glinsterendunexpected: onverwachtepaths: padeninsight: inzichtembrace: omarmenrenewed: vernieuwdedetermination: vastberadenheidcalmness: kalmterealized: beseft