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Fluent Fiction - Italian: Lost Documents and Easter Miracles: How Luca Saved the Day Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-04-13-22-34-01-it Story Transcript:It: Luca si svegliò prestissimo quel venerdì mattina.En: Luca woke up very early that Friday morning.It: L'aria della primavera milanese riempiva l'ufficio con il profumo di fiori freschi.En: The spring Milanese air filled the office with the scent of fresh flowers.It: Il sole entrava timido dalle finestre, illuminando le scrivanie.En: The sun timidly entered through the windows, illuminating the desks.It: Il suo capo aveva programmato una riunione importante e fondamentale per il futuro del progetto su cui stavano lavorando.En: His boss had scheduled an important meeting crucial for the future of the project they were working on.It: In ufficio, c'era scompiglio.En: In the office, there was turmoil.It: Era venerdì prima di Pasqua e tutti erano indaffarati a decorare con uova colorate e rami d'ulivo.En: It was Friday before Easter and everyone was busy decorating with colored eggs and olive branches.It: Le risate riempivano la stanza, mentre gente correva da una parte all'altra.En: Laughter filled the room, while people ran from one side to the other.It: Ma Luca non pensava alle feste.En: But Luca was not thinking of the holidays.It: Aveva un problema.En: He had a problem.It: Un documento molto importante era sparito.En: A very important document had disappeared.It: Senza quel documento, il meeting sarebbe fallito e lui temeva di deludere il capo e i colleghi.En: Without that document, the meeting would fail, and he feared disappointing his boss and colleagues.It: Anche se era un project manager diligente, spesso si sentiva invisibile.En: Even though he was a diligent project manager, he often felt invisible.It: Oggi voleva dimostrare il suo valore.En: Today, he wanted to prove his worth.It: Luca decise di chiedere aiuto.En: Luca decided to ask for help.It: La prima persona cui si rivolse fu Martina, la segretaria sempre organizzata.En: The first person he turned to was Martina, the always-organized secretary.It: "Martina, hai visto il documento del progetto?"En: "Martina, have you seen the project document?"It: domandò.En: he asked.It: "Mi dispiace, Luca," rispose Martina, "non l'ho visto, ma posso aiutarti a cercarlo."En: "I'm sorry, Luca," Martina replied, "I haven't seen it, but I can help you look for it."It: Giovanni, l'analista che aveva il suo ufficio vicino all'archivio, si unì a loro.En: Giovanni, the analyst who had his office near the archive, joined them.It: "Dai, Luca, non ti preoccupare.En: "Come on, Luca, don't worry.It: In due è più facile.En: With two of us, it's easier.It: Cercando bene, lo troveremo."En: If we look carefully, we'll find it."It: Iniziarono una ricerca frenetica.En: They began a frantic search.It: Aprivano armadi, controllavano cassetti, sollevavano pile di fogli.En: They opened cabinets, checked drawers, lifted piles of papers.It: Il tempo scorreva veloce, e la riunione si avvicinava.En: Time was running fast, and the meeting was approaching.It: Tuttavia, tra la confusione delle decorazioni pasquali, non trovavano nulla.En: However, amid the confusion of the Easter decorations, they found nothing.It: Luca si fermò un momento, cercando di rimanere calmo e razionale.En: Luca paused for a moment, trying to stay calm and rational.It: Si ricordò di aver visto più scatole del solito vicino al cestino.En: He remembered seeing more boxes than usual near the trash bin.It: Si fece strada tra le decorazioni, avvicinandosi all'angolo.En: He made his way through the decorations, approaching the corner.It: Fu allora che realizzò: il documento poteva essere finito nelle mani della squadra di pulizie, confuse dal caos del giorno.En: It was then that he realized: the document might have ended up in the hands of the cleaning crew, confused by the chaos of the day.It: Anche Martina e Giovanni seguirono l'intuizione.En: Both Martina and Giovanni followed his intuition.It: Correrono a cercare Giulio, il capo delle pulizie.En: They ran to find Giulio, the head of cleaning.It: "Giulio!En: "Giulio!It: Per favore, hai visto delle carte insieme alle decorazioni?"En: Please, have you seen any papers with the decorations?"It: chiese Luca speranzoso.En: Luca asked hopefully.It: Giulio si grattò la testa per un momento.En: Giulio scratched his head for a moment.It: "Ora che ci penso, questa mattina ho preso delle carte insieme alle scatole da buttare.En: "Now that I think about it, this morning I picked up some papers along with the boxes to be thrown away.It: Vado a controllare nel magazzino."En: I'll go check in the storeroom."It: Vennero accompagnati alla sala di servizio e, tra nastri e carta da regalo, trovarono il documento.En: They were led to the service room, and among ribbons and wrapping paper, they found the document.It: Luca prese il documento tra le mani con un sospiro di sollievo.En: Luca took the document in his hands with a sigh of relief.It: Li aveva recuperati appena in tempo.En: He had recovered it just in time.It: Al ritorno in ufficio, con Giovanni e Martina al suo fianco, Luca entrò nella sala riunioni, dove il capo lo attendeva con impazienza.En: Returning to the office with Giovanni and Martina by his side, Luca entered the meeting room, where the boss was waiting for him impatiently.It: Quando l'incontro terminò, il capo si avvicinò a Luca, con un sorriso soddisfatto.En: When the meeting ended, the boss approached Luca with a satisfied smile.It: "Ottimo lavoro, Luca.En: "Excellent work, Luca.It: È per persone come te che questa azienda funziona."En: It's because of people like you that this company functions."It: Luca, sorpreso, si sentì più sicuro di sé.En: Luca, surprised, felt more confident.It: Realizzò di non essere più un invisibile.En: He realized he was no longer invisible.It: Era un membro importante del team.En: He was an important team member.It: Mentre i colleghi celebravano la fine della riunione con uova e colombe pasquali, Luca si unì a loro, consapevole del suo contributo.En: As the colleagues celebrated the end of the meeting with Easter eggs and colombe pastries, Luca joined them, aware of his contribution.It: La primavera a Milano non era mai stata così promettente.En: Spring in Milan had never been so promising. Vocabulary Words:the spring: la primaverathe air: l'ariathe flower: il fiorethe meeting: la riunionethe turmoil: lo scompigliothe laughter: le risatethe holiday: le festethe document: il documentothe fear: la paurathe colleague: il collega / la collegathe worth: il valorethe help: l'aiutothe secretary: la segretariathe analyst: l'analistathe archive: l'archiviothe search: la ricercathe cabinet: l'armadiothe drawer: il cassettothe pile: la pilathe confusion: la confusionethe cleaning crew: la squadra di puliziethe intuition: l'intuizionethe storeroom: il magazzinothe ribbon: il nastrothe wrapping paper: la carta da regalothe relief: il sollievothe impatience: l'impazienzathe confidence: la sicurezzathe team member: il membro del teamthe colleague: il collega / la collega

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Survival in the Storm: Triumph in an Icy Bunker Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-04-11-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Et voldsomt snøvær raslet over landskapet, og få spor av vårens løfte var synlige.En: A violent snowstorm rustled over the landscape, and few traces of spring's promise were visible.No: I en underjordisk bunker, omgitt av kalde metallvegger, befant Lars, Sigrid og Per seg fanget.En: In an underground bunker, surrounded by cold metal walls, Lars, Sigrid, and Per found themselves trapped.No: Bunkeren var enkelt utstyrt, men snøstormen hadde blokkert alle utganger, og matforsyningene minsket raskt.En: The bunker was simply equipped, but the snowstorm had blocked all exits, and the food supplies were dwindling rapidly.No: Lars gikk frem og tilbake i den smale korridoren.En: Lars paced back and forth in the narrow corridor.No: Han tenkte på alle mulighetene.En: He thought of all the possibilities.No: Som en praktisk og ressurssterk mann, visste han at han måtte handle.En: As a practical and resourceful man, he knew he had to act.No: Hans mål var klart: holde alle trygge.En: His goal was clear: keep everyone safe.No: "Vi må rasjonere maten," sa han til de andre.En: "We need to ration the food," he said to the others.No: "Kanskje kan vi finne en måte å tilkalle hjelp på."En: "Maybe we can find a way to call for help."No: Sigrid nikket, alltid den rolige og logiske tenkeren.En: Sigrid nodded, always the calm and logical thinker.No: "Det er fornuftig.En: "That's sensible.No: Dessuten må vi være sterke," sa hun, mens hun skjulte sin egen frykt for å være sårbar.En: Besides, we need to stay strong," she said, while hiding her own fear of being vulnerable.No: Hun begynte å telle de gjenværende matvarene.En: She began to count the remaining food items.No: Enkelte hermetiske bokser, et par poser kjeks, og litt vann.En: Some canned goods, a couple of bags of crackers, and a bit of water.No: Det trengtes en plan.En: A plan was needed.No: Per, sittende på en gammel kasse i hjørnet, holdt motet oppe.En: Per, sitting on an old crate in the corner, kept up the morale.No: "Kanskje vi kan forsøke å sende et signal ut?" foreslo han med optimisme i stemmen.En: "Maybe we can try to send a signal out?" he suggested with optimism in his voice.No: Han ønsket at de tre skulle holde sammen, tross situasjonen.En: He wanted the three to stick together, despite the situation.No: De satte i gang med å undersøke bunkeren grundigere.En: They started to examine the bunker more thoroughly.No: Veggene var mørke, men med Sigrids lommelykt, fant de veien.En: The walls were dark, but with Sigrid's flashlight, they found their way.No: Til slutt, bak en godt skjult dør, fant de en liten nød-radio.En: Finally, behind a well-hidden door, they found a small emergency radio.No: Lars smilte for første gang siden stormen begynte.En: Lars smiled for the first time since the storm began.No: "Fantastisk!" sa Per.En: "Fantastic!" said Per.No: "Men vi må være forsiktige med batteriet."En: "But we must be careful with the battery."No: Lars vurderte situasjonen nøye.En: Lars assessed the situation carefully.No: "Vi bruker radioen når stormen stilner litt.En: "We'll use the radio when the storm calms down a bit.No: Det vil nå signalet bedre."En: It will reach the signal better."No: De ventet tålmodig, et øye på klokken, et annet på den siste biten med mat.En: They waited patiently, one eye on the clock, another on the last bit of food.No: Tiden gikk sakte, og hver lyd av stormen ble akkompagnert av deres voksende håp.En: Time passed slowly, and every sound of the storm was accompanied by their growing hope.No: Endelig, etter en lang natt, stilnet vinden.En: Finally, after a long night, the wind calmed.No: Lars grep sjansen.En: Lars seized the opportunity.No: Han tenkte på ansvaret han bar, og om de andre.En: He thought of the responsibility he carried, and about the others.No: Radioen knirket først, så spraket den til liv.En: The radio creaked at first, then crackled to life.No: "Dette er en nødsituasjon... trenger øyeblikkelig assistanse."En: "This is an emergency... need immediate assistance."No: Stillhet.En: Silence.No: Deretter, som et mirakel, hørte de svar.En: Then, like a miracle, they heard a response.No: Hjelpen var på vei.En: Help was on the way.No: Da redningsarbeiderne ankom, var det akkurat i tide.En: When the rescue workers arrived, it was just in time.No: Maten var slutt.En: The food was gone.No: Ute i den klare vårsolen, frie fra bunkeren, kjente Lars en ny selvtillit vokse i seg.En: Out in the clear spring sun, free from the bunker, Lars felt a new confidence grow within him.No: Han hadde bevist at han kunne lede og hadde fått en bedre forståelse av å stole på andre.En: He had proven that he could lead and had gained a better understanding of trusting others.No: De tre sto ved siden av hverandre, en ulltråd sterkere enn før, mens lyden av redningshelikoptere fylte luften.En: The three stood side by side, a wool thread stronger than before, as the sound of rescue helicopters filled the air. Vocabulary Words:rustled: rasletbunker: bunkerequipped: utstyrtdwindling: minsketpaced: gikknarrow: smaleresourceful: ressurssterkration: rasjonerelogical: logiskevulnerable: sårbarcanned: hermetiskecrackers: kjeksmorale: motetoptimism: optimismethoroughly: grundigereflashlight: lommelyktemergency: nødbattery: batteriassessed: vurdertepatiently: tålmodigcreaked: knirketcrackled: spraketimmediate: øyeblikkeligseized: grepresponsibility: ansvaretassistance: assistansemiracle: mirakelrescue: redningsconfidence: selvtillithelicopters: helikoptere

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Healing on the Mountain: A Tale of Medicine and Empathy Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-04-10-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Nel cuore delle montagne d'Abruzzo, la primavera portava una nuova vita.En: In the heart of the montagne d'Abruzzo, spring brought new life.It: Non solo nella natura, ma anche nel piccolo ospedale da campo.En: Not only in nature, but also in the small field hospital.It: Il vento fresco attraversava la struttura temporanea, portando con sé un vago odore di antica tradizione e di disinfettante.En: The fresh wind blew through the temporary structure, carrying with it a vague scent of ancient tradition and disinfectant.It: Lorenzo e Giulia erano là, lavorando a stretto contatto.En: Lorenzo and Giulia were there, working closely together.It: Erano due studenti di medicina, al termine del loro tirocinio finale.En: They were two medical students at the end of their final internship.It: Lorenzo era un giovane studente ambizioso, sempre concentrato.En: Lorenzo was a young, ambitious student, always focused.It: Aveva un obiettivo chiaro: eccellere per ottenere un prestigioso posto di specializzazione.En: He had a clear goal: to excel in order to secure a prestigious specialization position.It: Giulia, d'altra parte, era attenta ai bisogni umani.En: Giulia, on the other hand, was attentive to human needs.It: Credeva fermamente che un sorriso e una parola gentile potessero guarire tanto quanto una medicina.En: She firmly believed that a smile and a kind word could heal as much as medicine.It: Era il periodo di Pasqua, e molte famiglie salivano sui monti per celebrare.En: It was the Easter period, and many families were climbing into the mountains to celebrate.It: Sfortunatamente, questo portava anche un aumento di incidenti e ferite.En: Unfortunately, this also led to an increase in accidents and injuries.It: Il piccolo ospedale era pieno di pazienti.En: The small hospital was full of patients.It: Lorenzo correva da un letto all'altro, cercando di essere rapido ed efficace.En: Lorenzo was running from one bed to the next, trying to be quick and effective.It: "Dobbiamo fare in fretta," diceva spesso.En: "We must be fast," he often said.It: Per lui, ogni secondo era prezioso.En: For him, every second was precious.It: Ma Giulia, con la stessa dedizione, si fermava a parlare con i pazienti.En: But Giulia, with the same dedication, stopped to talk with the patients.It: Chiedeva dei loro amori, delle loro storie.En: She asked about their loved ones, their stories.It: "Un cuore sereno guarisce meglio," diceva con convinzione.En: "A serene heart heals better," she said with conviction.It: Tra i due ragazzi, iniziava a esserci tensione.En: Tension began to build between the two young people.It: Lorenzo, infastidito dal tempo che Giulia dedicava ai pazienti, non capiva la sua logica.En: Lorenzo, annoyed by the time Giulia devoted to the patients, didn't understand her logic.It: Giulia, frustrata, sentiva che stava perdendo attenzione alle persone.En: Giulia, frustrated, felt that attention to people was being lost.It: Un giorno, una chiamata urgente ruppe l'atmosfera tesa.En: One day, an urgent call broke the tense atmosphere.It: Era arrivato un caso critico, un uomo caduto durante una lunga escursione.En: A critical case had arrived, a man who had fallen during a long hike.It: L'uomo era in gravi condizioni e necessitava di entrambe le loro abilità.En: The man was in grave condition and needed both of their skills.It: Il tempo era poco, ma anche il conforto era essenziale.En: Time was short, but comfort was also essential.It: Lorenzo iniziò subito con i suoi strumenti, passando veloce da un intervento all'altro.En: Lorenzo immediately began with his tools, swiftly moving from one procedure to another.It: Giulia, contemporaneamente, parlava al paziente, calma e rassicurante.En: Giulia, simultaneously, spoke to the patient, calm and reassuring.It: Per la prima volta, i due riconobbero quanto potessero completarsi.En: For the first time, they recognized how they could complement each other.It: L'intervento procedeva con Lorenzo che dirigeva e Giulia che confortava la mente dell'uomo.En: The procedure proceeded with Lorenzo directing and Giulia comforting the man's mind.It: Insieme, riuscirono a stabilizzare il paziente.En: Together, they managed to stabilize the patient.It: Dopo l'emergenza, Lorenzo si fermò.En: After the emergency, Lorenzo stopped.It: Guardava Giulia, assaporando il momento di realizzazione.En: He looked at Giulia, savoring the moment of realization.It: “Avevi ragione,” ammise, con un sorriso di nuovo trovato.En: “You were right,” he admitted, with a newfound smile.It: "C'è più della fretta.En: "There's more than haste.It: Anche l'empatia è importante."En: Empathy is important too."It: Giulia annuì, con occhi pieni di comprensione.En: Giulia nodded, with eyes full of understanding.It: "Insieme possiamo fare la differenza," rispose.En: "Together we can make a difference," she replied.It: Il resto della loro permanenza all'ospedale li vide lavorare come una squadra affiatata.En: The rest of their time in the hospital saw them working as a close-knit team.It: Lavoravano con efficienza, ma anche con calore umano.En: They worked with efficiency but also with human warmth.It: I pazienti li trovavano rassicuranti e competenti.En: The patients found them reassuring and competent.It: Alla fine della loro esperienza, lasciando le montagne d'Abruzzo, Lorenzo e Giulia avevano imparato qualcosa di prezioso.En: At the end of their experience, leaving the montagne d'Abruzzo, Lorenzo and Giulia had learned something valuable.It: La loro amicizia era cresciuta, e così anche il loro rispetto reciproco.En: Their friendship had grown, as had their mutual respect.It: Lasciavano l'ospedale da campo con il cuore colmo, pronti a ciò che il futuro avrebbe riservato.En: They left the field hospital with full hearts, ready for what the future would hold.It: Avrebbero ricordato le lezioni apprese, sapendo che, proprio come nella natura, ci vuole equilibrio tra forza e delicatezza per crescere e prosperare.En: They would remember the lessons learned, knowing that, just like in nature, it takes a balance between strength and gentleness to grow and thrive. Vocabulary Words:the heart: il cuorespring: la primaverahospital: l'ospedalethe wind: il ventotemporary: temporaneathe scent: l'odorethe internship: il tirociniogoal: l'obiettivoto excel: eccellereprestigious: prestigiosoinjuries: le feriteefficient: efficaceurgent: urgentethe procedure: l'interventorealization: la realizzazioneempathy: l'empatiaconviction: la convinzionethe tension: la tensioneurgent call: la chiamata urgentecritical case: il caso criticothe skills: le abilitàthe comfort: il confortoreassuring: rassicuranteto stabilize: stabilizzarethe team: la squadracompetent: competentimutual respect: il rispetto reciprocoto prosper: prosperareto thrive: prosperarethe balance: l'equilibrio

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: The Art of Juggling Dreams: Embracing Chaos with Laughter Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-04-08-22-34-01-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Het leek een perfecte dag om iets nieuws te proberen.En: It seemed like a perfect day to try something new.Nl: De lentezon scheen door de gebroken ramen van het oude, verlaten pakhuis.En: The spring sun was shining through the broken windows of the old, abandoned warehouse.Nl: Stof zweefde in de lucht, glinsterend in het licht.En: Dust floated in the air, glistening in the light.Nl: Bram, een enthousiaste jongeman met een passie voor jongleren, stond klaar met zijn waterballonnen.En: Bram, an enthusiastic young man with a passion for juggling, was ready with his water balloons.Nl: Hij had al vaker geprobeerd vijf ballonnetjes tegelijk te jongleren, maar dat eindigde meestal met natte kleren en veel gelach.En: He had tried before to juggle five balloons at once, but that usually ended with wet clothes and a lot of laughter.Nl: Bij hem stonden zijn vrienden Anouk en Jasper.En: His friends Anouk and Jasper were with him.Nl: Ze waren gekomen om te kijken en hem aan te moedigen.En: They had come to watch and encourage him.Nl: Bram had besloten grippy schoenen aan te trekken om niet uit te glijden.En: Bram had decided to wear some grippy shoes to avoid slipping.Nl: Anouk en Jasper stonden strategisch opgesteld om eventuele ontsnappende ballonnen op te vangen.En: Anouk and Jasper were strategically positioned to catch any escaping balloons.Nl: Bram haalde diep adem en begon.En: Bram took a deep breath and began.Nl: Eén, twee, drie, vier… het ging goed!En: One, two, three, four... it was going well!Nl: Anouk klapte enthousiast.En: Anouk clapped enthusiastically.Nl: Jasper maakte een video met zijn telefoon.En: Jasper was shooting a video with his phone.Nl: Bram had al eerder fouten gemaakt, maar nu voelde het anders.En: Bram had made mistakes before, but now it felt different.Nl: Hij had het gevoel dat deze keer zou lukken.En: He had the feeling it would work this time.Nl: Plotseling gebeurde het.En: Suddenly, it happened.Nl: Net toen hij bijna vijf ballonnen in de lucht had, gleed zijn voet weg op een verborgen stoflaag.En: Just as he almost had five balloons in the air, his foot slipped on a hidden layer of dust.Nl: Alles leek in slow motion te gebeuren.En: Everything seemed to happen in slow motion.Nl: De ballonnen vlogen ongecontroleerd de lucht in.En: The balloons flew uncontrollably into the air.Nl: De tijd stond even stil.En: Time seemed to stand still for a moment.Nl: Maar toen kwam de actie.En: But then came the action.Nl: Anouk dook naar voren en ving een ballon.En: Anouk dived forward and caught a balloon.Nl: Jasper sprong naar links en wist er nog een te pakken.En: Jasper jumped to the left and managed to catch another one.Nl: De rest?En: The rest?Nl: Die eindigden plasjes water op de vloer.En: They ended up as puddles of water on the floor.Nl: Het geluid van spetterend water werd gevolgd door een gemeenschappelijk gelach.En: The sound of splashing water was followed by a shared laughter.Nl: Bram stond op, nat maar met een grote glimlach.En: Bram stood up, wet but with a big smile.Nl: Hij realiseerde zich dat het niet uitmaakte of hij faalde.En: He realized that it didn't matter if he failed.Nl: Zijn vrienden waren er en ze hielpen hem.En: His friends were there and they helped him.Nl: Samen lachten ze, nat en gelukkig.En: Together they laughed, wet and happy.Nl: Bram voelde zich dankbaar voor zijn vrienden en voor het plezier dat ze samen deelden.En: Bram felt grateful for his friends and for the fun they shared together.Nl: Ze verlieten het pakhuis met de wetenschap dat, soms, de mooiste momenten voortkomen uit chaos.En: They left the warehouse with the knowledge that, sometimes, the most beautiful moments arise from chaos.Nl: En dat het oké is om niet perfect te zijn, zolang je maar plezier hebt en vrienden aan je zijde hebt.En: And that it's okay not to be perfect, as long as you have fun and friends by your side. Vocabulary Words:abandoned: verlatenwarehouse: pakhuisglistening: glinsterendenthusiastic: enthousiastjuggling: jonglerenballoon: ballonawkward: onhandigslipping: uitglijdenstrategically: strategischencourage: aanmoedigenbreath: ademmistakes: foutenslipped: gleeduncontrollably: ongecontroleerdgrateful: dankbaarfriends: vriendenlaughter: gelachlayer: laagescaped: ontsnaptemotion: bewegingcaught: gevangendive: duikenshared: gedeeldbeautiful: mooistechaos: chaosperfect: perfectpuddles: plasjesrealized: realiseerdeknowledge: kennislayer: laag

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Blossoming Under Cherry Skies: Jisoo's Artistic Awakening Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-04-03-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: Namsan 공원은 봄의 아름다움으로 가득 차 있었다.En: Namsan Park was filled with the beauty of spring.Ko: 벚꽃이 만개하여 사람들이 곳곳에 모여들었다.En: The cherry blossoms were in full bloom, attracting people from all around.Ko: 그 중에서는 가족들이 돗자리를 깔고 피크닉을 하는 모습이 많았다.En: Among them were many families spreading out mats and having picnics.Ko: 지수와 민호, 그리고 엄마 은지는 그런 가족 중 하나였다.En: Jisoo, Minho, and their mother, Eunji, were one of those families.Ko: 은지는 도시락을 준비하며 아이들을 지켜보았다.En: Eunji watched over the children as she prepared the lunchbox.Ko: 민호는 친구들과 함께 축구를 하고 있었다.En: Minho was playing soccer with his friends.Ko: 사람들은 민호의 재능을 칭찬했다.En: People praised Minho's talent.Ko: 그는 항상 공부도 잘하고, 운동도 잘했다.En: He was always good at both studying and sports.Ko: 하지만 지수는 달랐다.En: However, Jisoo was different.Ko: 지수는 그림 그리기를 좋아했다.En: She enjoyed drawing.Ko: 하지만 가족, 특히 엄마는 민호를 더 자랑스러워하는 것 같았다.En: But it seemed like the family, especially their mom, was prouder of Minho.Ko: 지수는 늘 민호와 비교되었다.En: Jisoo was constantly compared to Minho.Ko: 그럴 때마다 지수는 자신이 부족하다고 느꼈다.En: Each time this happened, Jisoo felt inadequate.Ko: 지수는 벚꽃나무 밑에 앉아 그림을 그리기 시작했다.En: Jisoo sat under a cherry blossom tree and began to draw.Ko: 그녀는 이번 피크닉에서 가족에게 자신을 보여주고 싶었다.En: She wanted to show her family what she could do during this picnic.Ko: 벚꽃과 가족의 모습을 캔버스에 담기 시작했다.En: She started capturing the cherry blossoms and her family's image on canvas.Ko: 그녀의 마음엔 몇 가지 의문이 있었다.En: She harbored some doubts in her heart.Ko: 엄마와 민호는 그녀의 그림을 좋아할까?En: Would her mom and Minho like her drawing?Ko: 시간이 점점 흘렀다.En: Time passed by.Ko: 지수는 집중해서 그림을 완성했다.En: Jisoo focused and completed her drawing.Ko: 떨리는 손으로 그림을 들고 가족들에게 갔다.En: With trembling hands, she approached her family with the drawing.Ko: “엄마, 오빠, 이것 좀 봐!” 지수가 말했다.En: "Mom, brother, look at this!" Jisoo said.Ko: 은지는 지수의 그림을 보고 눈을 크게 뜨며 미소를 지었다.En: Eunji looked at Jisoo's drawing, eyes widening with a smile.Ko: "와, 정말 아름답다! 벚꽃과 우리 가족의 모습이 정말 잘 표현됐어."En: "Wow, it's really beautiful! You've captured the cherry blossoms and our family so well."Ko: 민호도 그림을 보고는 놀랐다.En: Minho was also surprised by the drawing.Ko: "지수, 너 정말 멋진 재능이 있구나. 이제 왜 그림 그리는 걸 그렇게 좋아했는지 알 것 같아."En: "Jisoo, you have an amazing talent. I think I understand now why you love drawing so much."Ko: 은지와 민호의 칭찬을 들으면서, 지수의 마음은 따뜻해졌다.En: Hearing the compliments from Eunji and Minho, Jisoo's heart warmed.Ko: 그녀는 자신도 소중하고 특별하다는 것을 느꼈다. 그림을 통해 자신의 가치를 느끼게 된 것이었다.En: She felt precious and special, realizing her value through her art.Ko: 지수는 더 이상 민호의 그늘에 있어야 할 필요가 없다고 깨달았다.En: Jisoo realized she no longer needed to live in Minho's shadow.Ko: 그날 이후, 지수는 자신의 독특한 재능을 자랑스러워하게 되었다.En: After that day, Jisoo became proud of her unique talent.Ko: 가족은 지수의 재능을 인정하고 그녀를 응원하게 되었다.En: Her family recognized her talent and began to support her.Ko: Namsan 공원의 벚꽃 아래에서 지수는 드디어 자신의 자리를 찾았다.En: Under the cherry blossoms in Namsan Park, Jisoo finally found her place.Ko: 가족은 지수의 빛나는 미소를 보며 서로의 사랑을 확인했다.En: Her family confirmed their love for one another as they saw Jisoo's radiant smile.Ko: 그리고 봄날의 햇살처럼 따뜻한 하루가 저물어갔다.En: And like the spring sunlight, the warm day came to a close. Vocabulary Words:blossoms: 벚꽃mats: 돗자리inadequate: 부족하다canvas: 캔버스harbored: 담았다trembling: 떨리는compliments: 칭찬radiant: 빛나는captured: 표현됐다focused: 집중acknowledged: 인정하고shadow: 그늘precious: 소중하고contrast: 비교되었다talent: 재능unique: 독특한support: 응원하게confirmed: 확인했다prouder: 자랑스러워하는warm: 따뜻한bloom: 만개spread: 깔다drawing: 그림doubts: 의문acknowledged: 인정approached: 다갔다completed: 완성했다recognize: 인식하다proud: 자랑cherished: 소중히 여겼다

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Surviving the Spring Storm: A Tale of Trust and Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-04-02-22-34-01-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Det var vår i Västerbotten, men vädret hade andra planer.En: It was spring in Västerbotten, but the weather had other plans.Sv: Elin och Magnus, ute för en påskvandring, hade njutit av den stilla morgonen.En: Elin and Magnus, out for an Easter hike, had enjoyed the quiet morning.Sv: Men nu svepte en oväntad snöstorm in över landskapet och raderade alla spår av stigar de känt till.En: But now an unexpected snowstorm swept over the landscape and erased all traces of the paths they knew.Sv: Västerbottens landskap var både vackert och förrädiskt.En: Västerbotten's landscape was both beautiful and treacherous.Sv: Skogarna var täta, och kullarna sträckte sig mjukt över markerna.En: The forests were dense, and the hills gently stretched across the terrain.Sv: Elin stod stilla och kände kylan tillta.En: Elin stood still and felt the cold intensify.Sv: Snön föll så tätt att det kändes som att världen krympte.En: The snow fell so thickly that it felt as if the world was shrinking.Sv: Hon såg på Magnus.En: She looked at Magnus.Sv: Han såg lugn ut, men hade alltid undvikit kyla sedan en olycka som barn.En: He appeared calm, but had always avoided the cold since an accident as a child.Sv: Ingen av dem sa något direkt om situationens allvar, men båda visste att de behövde hitta hem innan mörkret och kylan blev för mycket.En: Neither of them spoke directly about the seriousness of the situation, but both knew they needed to find their way home before the darkness and cold became too overwhelming.Sv: Elin, bestämd att ta ledningen, påminde sig de landmärken från tidigare vandringar.En: Elin, determined to take the lead, reminded herself of the landmarks from previous hikes.Sv: "Vi kan följa bäcken tills vi når den gamla granen," föreslog hon.En: "We can follow the brook until we reach the old spruce," she suggested.Sv: Magnus knäppte jackan tätare.En: Magnus zipped his jacket tighter.Sv: "Eller så kan vi vänta ut snön här", sa han, men hans röst bar ett uns av tillit till Elin.En: "Or we can wait out the snow here," he said, but his voice carried a hint of trust in Elin.Sv: Med vetskapen att snön inte skulle ge med sig snart, nickade han till slut.En: Knowing the snow wouldn't let up soon, he eventually nodded.Sv: "Okej, vi går," sa han.En: "Okay, let's go," he said.Sv: De fortsatte framåt och sneglade på snön som föll och låg sig tungt på marken.En: They continued forward, glancing at the snow as it fell and lay heavily on the ground.Sv: Tid var deras fiende, men vinden och snön var de starkaste utmanarna.En: Time was their enemy, but the wind and snow were the strongest challengers.Sv: Plötsligt öppnade sig skogen och avslöjade en frusen bäck.En: Suddenly, the forest opened up and revealed a frozen brook.Sv: Ett val måste göras: en lång omväg eller en riskfylld passage.En: A choice had to be made: a long detour or a risky crossing.Sv: Elin tog ett djupt andetag.En: Elin took a deep breath.Sv: "Om vi följer isen försiktigt kan vi spara tid," sa hon.En: "If we follow the ice carefully, we can save time," she said.Sv: Magnus tvekade men såg sedan hennes beslutsamhet.En: Magnus hesitated but then saw her determination.Sv: Tillsammans slöt de sig nära, varsamt kände på isens styrka för varje steg.En: Together they huddled close, gently testing the ice's strength with each step.Sv: När de äntligen nådde andra sidan, andades Elin ut lättat.En: When they finally reached the other side, Elin exhaled in relief.Sv: Magnus log svagt, han visste att hon bar deras hopp.En: Magnus smiled faintly, knowing she carried their hope.Sv: Stormen avtog så småningom, och de såg skymten av röda taket på deras stuga i fjärran.En: The storm eventually abated, and they caught a glimpse of the red roof of their cabin in the distance.Sv: Inne i värmen igen kände Elin en ny styrka inom sig.En: Inside the warmth again, Elin felt a new strength within her.Sv: Hon hade lett dem hem, och Magnus visste nu att kylan kunde besegras, inte bara genom säkerhet och logik, men också genom tillit.En: She had led them home, and Magnus now knew that the cold could be conquered not just through caution and logic but also through trust.Sv: Så medan stormen tystnade utanför, kände de båda att påskens budskap om nytt liv och hopp också hade nått dem.En: So while the storm quieted outside, they both felt that Easter's message of new life and hope had also reached them. Vocabulary Words:treacherous: förrädisktdense: tätaintensify: tilltashrinking: krymperaccident: olyckaseriousness: allvaroverwhelming: för mycketsuggested: föreslogdetermine: beslutsamheteventually: till slutglancing: sneglachallengers: utmanarerevealed: avslöjadedetour: omvägrisky: riskfylldhesitated: tvekaderelief: lättatfaintly: svagtabated: avtogglimpse: skymtencabin: stugaconquered: besegrascaution: säkerhetlogic: logiktrust: tillitquieted: tystnadehuddled: slöt de sig näraterrain: markernaintensify: tilltabold: modigt

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Serendipity by the Canal: A Rainy Day Connection in København Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-03-30-22-34-01-da Story Transcript:Da: Nyhavn var fyldt med liv.En: Nyhavn was filled with life.Da: De farverige huse spejlede sig i kanalen, og lyden af samtaler blandede sig med skraldet af cykler.En: The colorful houses reflected in the canal, and the sound of conversations mixed with the clatter of bicycles.Da: Butikkerne havde travlt med at forberede til påske, og duften af friskbagte boller svævede i luften.En: The shops were busy preparing for Easter, and the scent of freshly baked rolls wafted through the air.Da: Sofie gik langs kanalen, betaget af sceneriet.En: Sofie walked along the canal, captivated by the scenery.Da: Hun havde nyligt flyttet til København og savnede noget velkendt midt i alt det nye.En: She had recently moved to København and missed something familiar amidst all the newness.Da: Himlen var pludselig blevet mørk.En: The sky suddenly turned dark.Da: Et kraftigt vindpust varslede om regn, og snart piskede dråberne ned.En: A strong gust of wind signaled rain, and soon the drops lashed down.Da: I hast søgte Sofie ly i en café ved vandet.En: In haste, Sofie sought shelter in a café by the water.Da: Hun trådte indenfor og mødte smilet fra Emil, caféens ejer.En: She stepped inside and was met with a smile from Emil, the café's owner.Da: "Kom indenfor!En: "Come inside!Da: Det regner som en kaskade derude," sagde Emil og viste hende til et ledigt bord.En: It's raining like a cascade out there," said Emil and showed her to an available table.Da: Kort efter kom en mand, Niels, ind ad døren, dryppende.En: Shortly after, a man, Niels, came through the door, dripping.Da: Han hilste kort på Emil.En: He greeted Emil briefly.Da: "Vejret er ikke din ven i dag, hva'?"En: "The weather is not your friend today, huh?"Da: lo Emil og førte Niels til bordet ved siden af Sofie.En: laughed Emil and led Niels to the table next to Sofie.Da: Sofie og Niels udvekslede høflige smil.En: Sofie and Niels exchanged polite smiles.Da: Regnen trommede en rytme på ruderne, og inden længe faldt de i snak.En: The rain drummed a rhythm on the windows, and before long, they fell into conversation.Da: Sofie sagde, "Jeg er ny her.En: Sofie said, "I am new here.Da: Kom for jobbet.En: Came for the job.Da: Det er både spændende og forvirrende."En: It's both exciting and confusing."Da: Niels nikkede forstående.En: Niels nodded understandingly.Da: "Jeg har boet her hele mit liv.En: "I have lived here my whole life.Da: Lige nu leder jeg efter nye begyndelser."En: Right now, I'm looking for new beginnings."Da: Deres blik mødtes et øjeblik fuld af gensidig forståelse.En: Their eyes met for a moment full of mutual understanding.Da: De delte historier om tidligere rejser og fremtidige drømme, hver afbrudt af latter.En: They shared stories about past travels and future dreams, each interrupted by laughter.Da: Sofie fortalte om en pinlig oplevelse på hendes nye job, og Niels åbnede op om sit nylige brud.En: Sofie told of an embarrassing experience at her new job, and Niels opened up about his recent breakup.Da: "Det var ikke nemt," sagde Niels stille, "men nu er det på tide at komme videre."En: "It wasn't easy," said Niels quietly, "but now it's time to move on."Da: Sofies blik var opmuntrende, og det gav ham mod.En: Sofie's glance was encouraging, and it gave him courage.Da: Tiden fløj, og da regnen stilnede af, stod de begge ved udgangen.En: Time flew, and as the rain subsided, they both stood by the exit.Da: Emil, der smugkigede fra bag kassen, knipsede fingrene, tilfreds med at have set en ny forbindelse blomstre.En: Emil, who peeked from behind the counter, snapped his fingers, pleased to have seen a new connection blossom.Da: "Tak for kaffen, Emil," sagde de begge og nikkede, før de trådte ud i den friske, fugtige luft.En: "Thanks for the coffee, Emil," they both said, nodding, before stepping out into the fresh, damp air.Da: Regnen havde efterladt luften klar og kølig, og for hver skridt, de tog sammen langs vandet, blev deres samtaler mere animerede.En: The rain had left the air clear and cool, and with every step they took together along the water, their conversations became more animated.Da: Sofie følte, at hun måske endelig kunne finde sin plads i København, og Niels havde fået et glimt af håb i sine egne planer.En: Sofie felt that she might finally find her place in København, and Niels had glimpsed hope in his own plans.Da: Med en ny aftale om at mødes igen snart, sagde de farvel, fulde af forventning.En: With a new agreement to meet again soon, they said goodbye, full of anticipation.Da: Nyhavn huskede deres skridt, mens dagen fortsatte, klar til at byde dem velkommen tilbage til nye kapitler og venskaber.En: Nyhavn remembered their steps as the day continued, ready to welcome them back to new chapters and friendships. Vocabulary Words:canal: kanalenconversations: samtalergust: vindpustlashed: piskedehaste: hastshelter: lycascade: kaskadedripping: dryppendenodded: nikkedemutual: gensidiginterrupted: afbrudtembarrassing: pinligbreakup: brudencouraging: opmuntrendesnapped: knipsedepleased: tilfredsconnection: forbindelseblossom: blomstredamp: fugtigeanimated: animeredeglimpse: glimtanticipation: forventningwelcomed: bødchapters: kapitlerreflection: spejlederecently: nyligtscent: duftenscenery: scenerietsubside: stilnede afagreement: aftale

Fluent Fiction - French: Chasing Shadows: A Photographer's Quest in the Amazon Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-03-24-22-34-01-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Dans l'immensité luxuriante de la forêt amazonienne, les arbres géants se dressent, leurs canopées brouillant la lumière du jour.En: In the lush vastness of the forêt amazonienne, the giant trees stand tall, their canopies blurring the daylight.Fr: Clément, un photographe passionné par la nature, marche lentement, ses yeux scrutant la hauteur des arbres.En: Clément, a photographer passionate about nature, walks slowly, his eyes scanning the height of the trees.Fr: À ses côtés, Marcel et Anaïs, tous deux passionnés par la conservation, mènent une excursion.En: Beside him, Marcel and Anaïs, both passionate about conservation, lead an excursion.Fr: Ils expliquent l'importance de protéger ce trésor naturel.En: They explain the importance of protecting this natural treasure.Fr: C'est l'automne, au sud de l'hémisphère, et la forêt est vivante avec le chant des oiseaux.En: It is autumn, in the southern hemisphere, and the forêt is alive with the song of birds.Fr: Clément a une obsession : photographier l'aigle harpie.En: Clément has an obsession: photographing the aigle harpie.Fr: Ce majestueux oiseau lui a échappé lors de ses voyages précédents.En: This majestic bird has eluded him during previous journeys.Fr: Il veut capter sa beauté dans une image parfaite.En: He wants to capture its beauty in a perfect image.Fr: Mais la jungle est dense, imprévisible.En: But the jungle is dense, unpredictable.Fr: Les nuages s'assombrissent, présageant une pluie imminente.En: The clouds darken, heralding imminent rain.Fr: Le groupe doit rentrer avant la nuit.En: The group must return before nightfall.Fr: Le temps presse.En: Time is running out.Fr: Le cœur de Clément bat fort.En: Clément's heart beats loudly.Fr: Il doit prendre une décision.En: He must make a decision.Fr: Suivre le groupe ou s'écarter un peu du chemin pour tenter sa chance ?En: Follow the group or step slightly off the path to try his luck?Fr: Il décide d'avancer de quelques pas loin du groupe, attiré par un murmure léger d'ailes.En: He decides to move a few steps away from the group, drawn by a slight whisper of wings.Fr: Soudain, un cri distinct fend l'air.En: Suddenly, a distinct cry cuts through the air.Fr: C'est elle !En: It's her!Fr: L'aigle harpie trône sur une branche haute.En: The aigle harpie perches on a high branch.Fr: Mais le temps file.En: But time is flying.Fr: L'aigle pourrait s'envoler à tout moment et le groupe est prêt à partir.En: The eagle could take off at any moment, and the group is ready to leave.Fr: Clément saisit son appareil avec hâte.En: Clément grabs his camera hastily.Fr: La lumière baisse, mais il ajuste rapidement les réglages.En: The light is fading, but he quickly adjusts the settings.Fr: Ses doigts tremblent d'excitation et de pression.En: His fingers tremble with excitement and pressure.Fr: Il cadre, il clique.En: He frames, he clicks.Fr: Juste à temps, il capture l'image parfaite.En: Just in time, he captures the perfect image.Fr: L'aigle, imposant, figé dans l'instant, ses yeux perçants transperçant l'objectif.En: The eagle, imposing, frozen in the moment, its piercing eyes staring through the lens.Fr: Clément sourit, satisfait et soulagé.En: Clément smiles, satisfied and relieved.Fr: Rejoignant le groupe, il réalise que la patience et la détermination portent leurs fruits.En: Rejoining the group, he realizes that patience and determination pay off.Fr: Marcel et Anaïs le félicitent pour sa ténacité.En: Marcel and Anaïs congratulate him on his tenacity.Fr: Clément ressent une joie profonde, une admiration renouvelée pour la nature sauvage.En: Clément feels a deep joy, a renewed admiration for the wild nature.Fr: La forêt, avec ses défis et sa beauté, lui a appris à attendre, à observer.En: The forêt, with its challenges and beauty, has taught him to wait, to observe.Fr: En quittant la jungle, Clément sait qu'il reviendra.En: Leaving the jungle, Clément knows he will return.Fr: Peut-être pour un autre défi, une autre photographie.En: Perhaps for another challenge, another photograph.Fr: Mais pour l'instant, il est comblé.En: But for now, he is fulfilled.Fr: Ses clichés, comme des joyaux précieux, racontent une histoire.En: His shots, like precious jewels, tell a story.Fr: L'histoire d'une quête, d'une passion, et d'une rencontre exceptionnelle avec la nature.En: The story of a quest, a passion, and an exceptional encounter with nature. Vocabulary Words:the vastness: l'immensitélush: luxuriantethe canopy: la canopéeto blur: brouillerthe conservation: la conservationthe expedition: l'excursionto protect: protégerdense: denseunpredictable: imprévisibleto darken: s'assombrirto herald: présagerthe excitement: l'excitationthe pressure: la pressionto tremble: tremblerthe challenge: le défithe tenacity: la ténacitédeep: profond(e)the admiration: l'admirationthe quest: la quêtethe obsession: l'obsessionthe journey: le voyagemajestic: majestueux/majestueuseto elude: échapperto capture: capterimminent: imminenteto decide: déciderthe whisper: le murmureto perch: trônerdistinct: distinct(e)to adjust: ajuster

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Surviving with a Smile: A Lángos in War-Torn Budapest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-03-22-22-34-01-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A tavaszi Budapest romjai között a nap sugarai könyörtelenül világítottak meg mindent.En: Amid the ruins of springtime Budapest, the sun's rays mercilessly illuminated everything.Hu: A házak nagyrészt összeomlottak, de a repedésekből virágok kandikáltak ki, az élet jelképei a pusztulás közepette.En: The houses were mostly collapsed, but flowers peeped out from the cracks, symbols of life amidst the destruction.Hu: A levegő enyhén füstölgő volt, csipkézve a ködös napfényben.En: The air was slightly smoky, laced with the hazy sunlight.Hu: Az utcák nagyrészt elhagyatottak voltak, de Bence, Eszter és Lajos mégis itt kerestek új reményt.En: The streets were mostly deserted, but Bence, Eszter, and Lajos were still searching for new hope here.Hu: A hármast egy dolog irányította: életben maradni.En: The trio was driven by one thing: to survive.Hu: Azelőtt könnyedén jártak a városban, és a Lángosillat minden sarkon várt.En: Before, they walked through the city with ease, and the scent of Lángos awaited on every corner.Hu: Most már csak az emlékek tartották őket ébren, és az az egyetlen vágy, hogy újra érezzék a régi idők boldogságát.En: Now, only memories kept them awake, along with the single desire to once again feel the happiness of old times.Hu: – Úgy érzem, hogy egy Lángos feldobná a napunkat – húzta el a száját Bence egy huncut mosollyal, amikor egy régi, poros Lángos kocsit pillantottak meg az egyik sikátor végén.En: "I feel like a Lángos would brighten our day," Bence said with a mischievous smile when they spotted an old, dusty Lángos cart at the end of an alley.Hu: – Mégis miből csinálnánk?En: "But what would we make it from?"Hu: – kérdezte Lajos, aki mindig gyakorlati módon szemlélte a világot.En: Lajos asked, always looking at the world in a practical way.Hu: Eszter mögéjük lépett, haja enyhén megcsillant a napfényben.En: Eszter stepped behind them, her hair glinting slightly in the sunlight.Hu: – Talán nem mindent vesztettünk el.En: "Maybe we haven't lost everything.Hu: Megvan még az a kis maradék liszt és olaj.En: We still have a little leftover flour and oil.Hu: A húsvét közeledik, és egy kis öröm jól esne mindannyiunknak.En: Easter is approaching, and a little joy would do us all good."Hu: Lajos csóválta a fejét.En: Lajos shook his head.Hu: – Ez vesztegetés.En: "That's a waste.Hu: Más dolgaink is vannak, amire figyelnünk kell.En: We have other things we need to focus on."Hu: – Lajos, néha a kis dolgok is fontosak lehetnek – szólt közbe Bence, aki most sem engedett az elképzeléséből.En: "Lajos, sometimes the little things can be important," Bence interjected, not giving up on his idea.Hu: – Emlékszel, milyen jó volt gyerekkorunkban, amikor a Lángos még egyszerűen elérhető öröm volt?En: "Do you remember how nice it was in our childhood when a Lángos was a simple joy to obtain?"Hu: Lajos sóhajtott, de végül beleegyezett.En: Lajos sighed but eventually agreed.Hu: Mindhárman elkezdték keresni az összetevőket.En: The three of them started searching for the ingredients.Hu: Az olaj maradékát egy kis palackból öntötték ki, a lisztet porrá törték, s Eszter előkerítette a sót a konyhaszekrény mélyéről, ahol csak jó dolgok vártak egy esetleges apokalipszisre.En: They poured the remaining oil from a small bottle, ground the flour into powder, and Eszter retrieved the salt from deep in the kitchen cupboard, where only good things awaited a potential apocalypse.Hu: Először néhány próbálkozás kudarccal tűnt el a lángokban, hiszen a tüzet nem mindig lehetett jól szabályozni.En: At first, a few attempts disappeared in the flames, as they couldn't always regulate the fire well.Hu: Mégis, végül sikerrel jártak.En: Yet, they eventually succeeded.Hu: Az illat gyorsan bejárta a környéket.En: The scent quickly filled the area.Hu: A Lángos nem volt tökéletes, de meglepően isteni.En: The Lángos wasn't perfect, but surprisingly divine.Hu: – Csodás – mondta Eszter boldogan, egy falatot harapva.En: "Wonderful," Eszter said happily, taking a bite.Hu: – Olyan, mint régen.En: "Just like before."Hu: Ebben a pillanatban távolban egy idegesítően ismerős zaj hallatszott.En: At that moment, an annoyingly familiar noise could be heard in the distance.Hu: Más túlélők, esetleg fosztogatók közeledtek.En: Other survivors, possibly looters, were approaching.Hu: – Ideje menni – figyelmeztette őket Lajos, aki már ügyelt mindenkire.En: "Time to go," Lajos warned, always watching out for everyone.Hu: Az első, lángos ízére emlékeztető, falat eltűnt.En: The first bite, reminiscent of the taste of Lángos, disappeared.Hu: A hármast röpke mosoly kötötte össze, mielőtt elsiettek egy biztonságosabb helyre.En: The trio was bonded by a fleeting smile before they hurried off to a safer place.Hu: Bár kockára tették az értékes készleteiket, Bence úgy érezte, megérte.En: Although they had risked their precious supplies, Bence felt it was worth it.Hu: A Lángos örömet hozott.En: The Lángos brought joy.Hu: Lajos, bár elégedetlen, észrevette, hogy mennyire hasznos lehet néha a lélek táplálása is.En: Lajos, though displeased, realized how nurturing the spirit could be useful at times.Hu: Eszter tudta, hogy ez az összetartás erőt ad nekik a jövőhöz.En: Eszter knew that this unity gave them strength for the future.Hu: A romok között a tavaszi virágok szépségei követték őket, míg Budapest árnyai között eltűntek a messzeségben.En: Amid the ruins, the beauty of spring flowers followed them as they vanished into the distance between the shadows of Budapest. Vocabulary Words:ruins: romjaimercilessly: könyörtelenülcollapsed: összeomlottakpeeped: kandikáltaksymbols: jelképeideserted: elhagyatottaktrio: hármasawaited: vártmischievous: huncutpractical: gyakorlatiglinting: megcsillantwaste: vesztegetésretrieved: előkerítetteregulate: szabályoznisucceeded: sikerrel jártakdivine: isteniannoyingly: idegesítőenlooters: fosztogatóknurturing: táplálásabonded: összekötöttevanished: eltűntekpotential: esetlegesattempts: próbálkozásingredients: összetevőketapocalypse: apokalipszisfleeting: röpkecollide: ütköznekretrieval: előkeresésblossoms: virágokhazardous: veszélyes

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Starry Connections: Bridging Science and Art at the Museum Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-03-16-22-34-01-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El so del carrer es mesclava amb els crits de nens emocionats entrant al Museu de la Ciència de Barcelona.En: The sounds of the street mixed with the excited shouts of children entering the Museu de la Ciència de Barcelona.Ca: El sol primaveral il·luminava les parets modernes del museu, i l'aire portava una mica de l'olor de les roses del Parc del Turó, que es trobava just al costat.En: The spring sun illuminated the modern walls of the museum, and the air carried a hint of the smell of roses from the Parc del Turó, which was right next door.Ca: La Laia, amb els ulls brillants de curiositat, agafava la mà del seu pare, Pere, mentre l'Elena, la seva germana gran, feia una foto del grup familiar davant de l'entrada.En: Laia, with eyes bright with curiosity, held her father Pere's hand, while Elena, her older sister, took a picture of the family group in front of the entrance.Ca: "Pare, anem a veure l'exposició de l'espai, si us plau?En: "Dad, can we go see the space exhibition, please?Ca: ", demanà la Laia, emocionada pel que li havien explicat a l'escola.En: ", asked Laia, excited about what she had been told at school.Ca: Però l'Elena, una adolescent de catorze anys amb més interès en les pintures de Dalí que en les estrelles llunyanes, va fer una ganyota.En: But Elena, a fourteen-year-old with more interest in Dalí's paintings than in distant stars, made a face.Ca: "Jo preferiria veure les exposicions d'art", va respondre, negant amb el cap.En: "I'd rather see the art exhibitions," she replied, shaking her head.Ca: Pere sabia que mantenir contentes a les seves dues filles no seria fàcil, especialment durant les vacances de Pasqua, quan els munts de turistes feien més difícil el moviment dins el museu.En: Pere knew that keeping his two daughters happy would not be easy, especially during the Easter holidays, when the crowds of tourists made it more difficult to move around inside the museum.Ca: Plantejà una solució: podrien veure part de les dues exposicions.En: He proposed a solution: they could see part of both exhibitions.Ca: "Mirem el que ens ofereix el museu avui, i si hi ha temps, investiguem la resta amb calma", va suggerir, somrient a totes dues.En: "Let's see what the museum has to offer today, and if there's time, we can calmly explore the rest," he suggested, smiling at both of them.Ca: Al museu hi havia activitat per tot arreu: nens rient amb les demostracions de ciència interactiva, pares intentant seguir el ritme mentre llegien les explicacions dels panells.En: The museum was bustling with activity: children laughing at interactive science demonstrations, parents trying to keep up while reading the explanations on the panels.Ca: Quan van arribar a l'ala dedicada a l'espai, la Laia es va quedar fascinada davant la maqueta del Sistema Solar.En: When they reached the wing dedicated to space, Laia was captivated by the model of the Solar System.Ca: No podia apartar la mirada del gran globus del planeta Júpiter penjant del sostre.En: She couldn't take her eyes off the large globe of the planet Jupiter hanging from the ceiling.Ca: Però el moment de màxima expectació va arribar quan van entrar a la sala fosca on es feia una projecció del cel estrellat.En: But the moment of greatest anticipation came when they entered the dark room where a starry sky was being projected.Ca: Una estrella va aparèixer damunt d'un fons de cel negre profund.En: A star appeared against a deep black sky background.Ca: La Laia va mirar l'Elena i, amb un xiuxiueig, va dir: "Mira, sembla una pintura del cel!En: Laia looked at Elena and, with a whisper, said: "Look, it looks like a painting of the sky!"Ca: " L'Elena, inesperadament, es va asseure al terra de la sala al costat de la seva germana.En: Elena, unexpectedly, sat on the floor of the room next to her sister.Ca: "Sembla molt bonic, Laia.En: "It looks very beautiful, Laia.Ca: Com una pintura, però de debò", va admetre, amb un xic de sorpresa en la seva veu.En: Like a painting, but real," she admitted, with a hint of surprise in her voice.Ca: El temps va passar volant mentre les noies compartien una conversa inesperada sobre les semblances entre la ciència i l'art, els colors i la bellesa.En: Time flew by as the girls shared an unexpected conversation about the similarities between science and art, colors, and beauty.Ca: Pere les observava des d'un racó amb orgull, content de veure que havien trobat alguna cosa que les connectava.En: Pere watched them from a corner with pride, happy to see that they had found something that connected them.Ca: Després de l'exposició de l'espai, van passejar per la secció de la biologia, on van passar gairebé una hora admirant una exposició sobre les flors i les papallones de primavera.En: After the space exhibition, they strolled through the biology section, where they spent nearly an hour admiring an exhibition about spring flowers and butterflies.Ca: La Laia havia après que amb paciència, podia descobrir un món compartit amb la seva germana.En: Laia had learned that with patience, she could discover a shared world with her sister.Ca: Quan van sortir del museu, el sol encara lluïa alt al cel, i un suau vent primaveral els acomiadava.En: When they left the museum, the sun was still shining high in the sky, and a gentle spring breeze bid them farewell.Ca: La Laia i l'Elena compartien riures i plans pel dia següent, mentre Pere, amb un somriure, pensava que aquelles vacancions de Pasqua al museu havien aconseguit quelcom més que només educació.En: Laia and Elena shared laughs and plans for the next day, while Pere, with a smile, thought that those Easter holidays at the museum had achieved something more than just education.Ca: Havien aconseguit unir-los més.En: They had brought them closer together. Vocabulary Words:the shout: el critthe entrance: l'entradathe curiosity: la curiositatthe exhibition: l'exposicióthe painting: la pinturathe tourist: el turistathe crowd: la multitudthe ceiling: el sostrethe wing: l'alathe model: la maquetathe humanity: la humanitatthe beauty: la bellesathe admiration: l'admiracióthe butterfly: la papallonathe expectation: l'expectativathe whisper: el xiuxiueigthe anticipation: l'expectacióthe sky: el celthe flower: la florthe science: la ciènciainteractive: interactiuthe conversation: la conversato connect: connectarto admire: admirarto propose: proposarthe smell: l'olorthe whisper: el xiuxiueigto stroll: passejarto unite: unirthe breeze: la brisa

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Serendipitous Encounter at the Museo de Arte Moderno Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-03-16-22-34-00-es Story Transcript:Es: El sol de primavera entraba en el Museo de Arte Moderno como un invitado más, bañando las obras con una luz cálida y transformando cada esquina en un rincón para la reflexión.En: The spring sun entered the Museo de Arte Moderno like just another guest, bathing the works with warm light and transforming each corner into a space for reflection.Es: Mariana caminaba despacio, su mirada atenta en busca de inspiración.En: Mariana walked slowly, her gaze attentive in search of inspiration.Es: Las paredes blancas y limpias del museo hacían que cada cuadro resaltara, como si estuvieran vivos.En: The white and clean walls of the museum made each painting stand out as if they were alive.Es: En el mismo lugar, Javier observaba la exposición con un ojo crítico.En: In the same place, Javier observed the exhibition with a critical eye.Es: Había entrevistado a muchos artistas, todos con historias similares, y buscaba algo diferente, algo que emocionara a sus lectores.En: He had interviewed many artists, all with similar stories, and was looking for something different, something that would excite his readers.Es: Mientras tomaba notas mentales, sin darse cuenta, se adentró demasiado en la dirección donde Mariana admiraba un cuadro particularmente inquietante.En: While making mental notes, without realizing it, he ventured too far in the direction where Mariana was admiring a particularly unsettling painting.Es: "¡Oh, lo siento!"En: "Oh, I'm sorry!"Es: exclamó Javier al chocar suavemente con Mariana.En: exclaimed Javier as he gently bumped into Mariana.Es: Mariana, sorprendida, miró al apuesto joven con interés, pero también con cautela.En: Mariana, surprised, looked at the handsome young man with interest, but also with caution.Es: "No te preocupes," murmuró ella, dejando que la tensión del momento se desvaneciera.En: "Don't worry," she murmured, letting the tension of the moment dissipate.Es: Javier, notando una oportunidad para iniciar una conversación sincera, sonrió.En: Javier, noticing an opportunity to start a sincere conversation, smiled.Es: "¿Qué piensas de esta obra?"En: "What do you think of this work?"Es: preguntó, dejando su libreta a un lado para no parecer intrusivo.En: he asked, setting his notebook aside so as not to seem intrusive.Es: Mariana dudó por un instante, pero decidió confiar.En: Mariana hesitated for a moment but decided to trust.Es: "Me hace sentir incómoda, pero creo que eso es algo bueno," confesó, encontrando en las palabras la verdadera voz del arte.En: "It makes me feel uncomfortable, but I think that's a good thing," she confessed, finding in the words the true voice of art.Es: Caminaron juntos a lo largo de la galería, compartiendo opiniones, a veces estando en desacuerdo, pero siempre con respeto.En: They walked together along the gallery, sharing opinions, sometimes disagreeing, but always with respect.Es: Mariana empezó a relajarse.En: Mariana began to relax.Es: Javier, por su parte, sintió que cada palabra era un paso más hacia una historia auténtica.En: Javier, for his part, felt that each word was another step towards an authentic story.Es: Frente a una escultura abstracta que parecía cambiar con cada ángulo, Mariana soltó una verdad personal.En: In front of an abstract sculpture that seemed to change from every angle, Mariana revealed a personal truth.Es: "Solía confiar en la gente demasiado fácil.En: "I used to trust people too easily.Es: Ahora soy más cuidadosa.En: Now I'm more careful.Es: El arte me ayuda a entender mis propios sentimientos."En: Art helps me understand my own feelings."Es: Javier asintió, compartiendo su propia revelación.En: Javier nodded, sharing his own revelation.Es: "El periodismo a veces me parece vacío.En: "Journalism sometimes seems empty to me.Es: Quiero encontrar relatos que realmente importen."En: I want to find stories that truly matter."Es: En ese momento, ambos encontraron un punto de unión.En: At that moment, they both found a common ground.Es: Los muros invisibles que los separaban se desvanecieron.En: The invisible walls separating them vanished.Es: La conexión era verdadera y palpable.En: The connection was true and palpable.Es: El tiempo pasó sin que se dieran cuenta, hasta que el anuncio del cierre del museo los devolvió a la realidad.En: Time passed without them realizing it, until the announcement of the museum's closing brought them back to reality.Es: Mientras salían, intercambiaron números de teléfono.En: As they left, they exchanged phone numbers.Es: "Me encantaría continuar esta conversación," dijo Javier con una sonrisa genuina.En: "I'd love to continue this conversation," Javier said with a genuine smile.Es: "Sí, me gustaría eso," respondió Mariana, sintiendo que una pequeña carga se levantaba de sus hombros.En: "Yes, I would like that," Mariana responded, feeling a small burden lift off her shoulders.Es: Se despidieron en la entrada, el aire fresco de la ciudad reemplazando la atmósfera silenciosa del museo.En: They said goodbye at the entrance, the fresh air of the city replacing the museum's quiet atmosphere.Es: Mientras caminaban en direcciones opuestas, ambos llevaban consigo más que solo pensamientos sobre el arte.En: As they walked in opposite directions, they both carried more than just thoughts about art.Es: Habían encontrado comprensión y renovada pasión en un encuentro fortuito, dejando atrás miedos y desilusiones.En: They had found understanding and renewed passion in a chance encounter, leaving behind fears and disillusionments.Es: Mariana se sentía más abierta al mundo.En: Mariana felt more open to the world.Es: Javier, ansioso por capturar la historia que merecía ser contada, ya imaginaba las palabras que redactaría.En: Javier, eager to capture the story that deserved to be told, was already imagining the words he would write.Es: Así, ambos cerraron un capítulo de incertidumbres, listos para escribir nuevos relatos en el lienzo de sus vidas.En: Thus, both closed a chapter of uncertainties, ready to write new stories on the canvas of their lives. Vocabulary Words:the spring: la primaverathe guest: el invitadothe corner: el rincónthe gaze: la miradathe inspiration: la inspiraciónthe wall: la paredthe painting: el cuadrothe critical eye: el ojo críticothe exhibition: la exposiciónthe mental notes: las notas mentalesthe direction: la direcciónthe moment: el momentothe tension: la tensiónthe opportunity: la oportunidadthe conversation: la conversaciónthe notebook: la libretathe word: la palabrathe gallery: la galeríathe sculpture: la esculturathe angle: el ángulothe truth: la verdadthe subject: el temathe journalism: el periodismothe revelation: la revelaciónthe common ground: el punto de uniónthe closing: el cierrethe burden: la cargathe air: el airethe fear: el miedothe disillusionment: la desilusión

Fluent Fiction - Italian: From Desperation to Triumph: Luca's High-Stakes Poker Night Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-03-14-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Luca era seduto al tavolo da poker, il cuore che batteva forte nel petto.En: Luca was seated at the poker table, his heart pounding in his chest.It: La stanza era fiocamente illuminata, il fumo di sigarette oscurava l'aria nel seminterrato elegante di un club a Milano.En: The room was dimly lit, the smoke of cigarettes clouding the air in the elegant basement of a club in Milano.It: Era primavera, ma lui non percepiva il calore della stagione.En: It was spring, but he did not feel the warmth of the season.It: Sentiva solo il freddo della paura.En: He only felt the cold of fear.It: Giorgio e Marco lo osservavano.En: Giorgio and Marco were watching him.It: Erano giocatori esperti, con occhi acuti e menti calcolatrici.En: They were expert players, with sharp eyes and calculating minds.It: Per loro, era solo un'altra notte di gioco, ma per Luca era l'ultima possibilità.En: For them, it was just another night of play, but for Luca, it was the last chance.It: Aveva debiti ovunque, e se non vinceva, era finito.En: He had debts everywhere, and if he did not win, he was done for.It: La tensione era palpabile mentre le mani si succedevano.En: The tension was palpable as the hands succeeded each other.It: Luca era abituato ad essere calmo e riflessivo, ma quella notte tutto era diverso.En: Luca was used to being calm and reflective, but that night everything was different.It: La sua mente era offuscata dall'ansia e da un disperato bisogno di vittoria.En: His mind was clouded with anxiety and a desperate need to win.It: Quando arrivò il momento decisivo, Luca guardò le carte in mano.En: When the decisive moment arrived, Luca looked at the cards in his hand.It: Non aveva niente di buono, solo una speranza disperata.En: He had nothing good, just a desperate hope.It: Si fermò un istante, i rumori del club divennero lontani.En: He paused for a moment, the noises of the club becoming distant.It: Poi, con un respiro profondo, decise di rischiare tutto.En: Then, with a deep breath, he decided to risk everything.It: "Andare all-in," disse, spingendo tutte le sue fiches al centro del tavolo.En: "Go all-in," he said, pushing all his chips to the center of the table.It: Gli altri giocatori sollevarono gli sguardi.En: The other players raised their gazes.It: Era un bluff, un rischio calcolato con un pizzico di follia.En: It was a bluff, a calculated risk with a hint of madness.It: Giorgio e Marco rimasero impassibili.En: Giorgio and Marco remained impassive.It: Luca cercò di leggere nei loro volti, sperando in un indizio, un errore.En: Luca tried to read their faces, hoping for a clue, a mistake.It: Il tempo sembrò fermarsi mentre le carte venivano scoperte una alla volta.En: Time seemed to stop as the cards were revealed one by one.It: Alla fine restavano solo Luca e Giorgio.En: In the end, only Luca and Giorgio remained.It: Giorgio sorrise sicuro, rivelando un'eccellente mano.En: Giorgio smiled confidently, revealing an excellent hand.It: Ma poi arrivò l'ultima carta di Luca, e incredibilmente, la sua mossa osata si rivelò vincente.En: But then came the last card of Luca, and incredibly, his bold move proved successful.It: Giorgio, sorpreso, annuì con rispetto.En: Giorgio, surprised, nodded with respect.It: Luca aveva vinto.En: Luca had won.It: Una sensazione di sollievo lo invase, mescolata alla consapevolezza di aver rischiato tutto.En: A feeling of relief washed over him, mixed with the awareness of having risked everything.It: Aveva guadagnato una nuova prospettiva sulla vita, capendo l'importanza di bilanciare rischio e prudenza.En: He had gained a new perspective on life, understanding the importance of balancing risk and caution.It: Quella notte, lasciando il club, Luca sentì per la prima volta il respiro fresco della primavera.En: That night, leaving the club, Luca felt for the first time the fresh breath of spring.It: I suoi debiti sarebbero stati pagati, e con rinnovata forza, era pronto a ricominciare.En: His debts would be paid, and with renewed strength, he was ready to start anew. Vocabulary Words:the basement: il seminterratothe debt: il debitothe bluff: il bluffthe madness: la folliathe fear: la paurathe anxiety: l'ansiathe relief: il sollievoto nod: annuirethe awareness: la consapevolezzathe perspective: la prospettivathe smoke: il fumothe bluff: il bluffto risk: rischiareto cloud: oscurareto succeed: succedereto balance: bilanciarethe elegance: l'eleganzacalculating: calcolatricesharp: acutothe club: il clubthe tension: la tensionepalpable: palpabileto perceive: percepirethe mistake: l'errorethe reflection: la riflessionethe heart: il cuorethe freshness: la freschezzathe chance: l'opportunitàthe gaze: lo sguardoto reveal: rivelare

Fluent Fiction - Korean: A High-Stakes Game: The Poker Night That Changed Everything Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-03-14-22-34-01-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 서울의 화려한 펜트하우스는 묘한 긴장감으로 가득했다.En: The luxurious penthouse in Seoul was filled with a strange tension.Ko: 바깥으로 보이는 서울의 야경은 아름다웠지만, 그곳에 모인 이들의 신경은 날카로웠다.En: The night view of Seoul visible from outside was beautiful, but the nerves of those gathered there were sharp.Ko: 꽃들이 만개한 봄, 벚꽃 시즌이었지만, 이곳은 전혀 다른 세상이었다.En: Despite it being spring with flowers in full bloom and cherry blossom season, this place was an entirely different world.Ko: 진우는 손에 담배를 든 채로 창가에 서 있었다.En: Jin-woo stood by the window with a cigarette in hand.Ko: 그는 복잡한 생각에 잠겨 있었다.En: He was lost in complex thoughts.Ko: 큰 빚을 지고 있는 진우에게 이번 게임은 마지막 기회였다.En: For Jin-woo, who was heavily in debt, this game was his last chance.Ko: 하지만 그는 항상 도전적인 게임을 해 온 만큼 이번에도 자신이 있었다.En: However, just as he had always played challenging games, he was confident this time too.Ko: 반면, 서윤은 테이블에 앉아 고요하게 카드를 섞고 있었다.En: On the other hand, Seo-yoon was quietly shuffling cards at the table.Ko: 그녀는 오래전부터 도전 정신으로 가득 찬 경쟁자였다.En: She had long been a competitor filled with a spirit of challenge.Ko: 남자들 사이에서 무시받곤 했지만 이제 그들에게 그녀의 진정한 실력을 보여줄 시간이었다.En: She often went unnoticed among men, but now it was time to show them her true skills.Ko: 테이블 위에는 포커 칩들이 높이 쌓여 있었다.En: Poker chips were stacked high on the table.Ko: 사람들의 시선이 두 사람에게 집중되었다.En: The people's gaze was focused on the two of them.Ko: 그런 가운데 진우는 모든 걸 걸기로 결심했다.En: Amidst this, Jin-woo decided to risk it all.Ko: 이제 그는 서윤과의 일 대 일 승부로 모든 걸 잃거나 얻을 수 있었다.En: Now, in a one-on-one showdown with Seo-yoon, he could either lose everything or gain it all.Ko: 서윤은 진우의 불안한 표정을 읽었다.En: Seo-yoon read Jin-woo's anxious expression.Ko: 그는 절박했다.En: He was desperate.Ko: 서윤은 그의 이점을 이용할까 고민했지만, 결국 그녀의 실력을 믿기로 했다.En: Although she considered using this to her advantage, she decided to trust her skills in the end.Ko: 마지막 라운드가 시작되었다.En: The final round began.Ko: 시간은 천천히 흘렀다.En: Time passed slowly.Ko: 카드를 공개할 순간이 다가왔다.En: The moment to reveal the cards approached.Ko: 진우는 최후의 패를 내려놓았다.En: Jin-woo laid down his final hand.Ko: 서윤은 미소를 지으며 그녀의 패를 펼쳤다.En: Seo-yoon, smiling, revealed her hand.Ko: 그녀가 이겼다.En: She had won.Ko: 주변에 앉아 있던 사람들이 환호했다.En: People sitting around cheered.Ko: 하지만 서윤은 달랐다.En: But Seo-yoon was different.Ko: 그녀는 조용히 진우에게 말했다, "이제 우리 함께 해보지 않을래요?En: She quietly said to Jin-woo, "Why don't we try together now?Ko: 서로 배울 수 있을 것 같아요.En: I think we can learn from each other."Ko: "그 말에 진우는 잠시 당황했지만 고개를 끄덕였다.En: Jin-woo was momentarily taken aback by her words but nodded.Ko: 그는 서윤의 손을 잡았다.En: He took Seo-yoon's hand.Ko: 그는 이제 기존의 모습을 버리고 새로운 길을 찾을 준비가 되었다.En: He was now ready to abandon his old ways and find a new path.Ko: 서윤은 신뢰를 얻게 되었고, 그녀의 이름은 포커 세계에 널리 퍼졌다.En: Seo-yoon gained trust, and her name spread widely in the world of poker.Ko: 진우는 새로운 겸손함을 얻었다.En: Jin-woo acquired newfound humility.Ko: 두 사람은 함께 새로운 시작을 할 수 있었다.En: The two were able to embark on a new beginning together.Ko: 펜트하우스의 밖, 서울의 밤은 여전히 아름다웠다.En: Outside the penthouse, Seoul's night was still beautiful.Ko: 봄바람이 불어왔다.En: A spring breeze blew.Ko: 그 바람 속에는 희망이 가득했다.En: Within that breeze was filled with hope. Vocabulary Words:luxurious: 화려한tension: 긴장감nerves: 신경debt: 빚competitor: 경쟁자spirit: 정신challenge: 도전unnoticed: 무시받다chips: 칩gaze: 시선showdown: 승부anxious: 불안한desperate: 절박하다advantage: 이점reveal: 공개하다cheered: 환호하다taken aback: 당황하다embark: 시작하다humility: 겸손함trust: 신뢰abandon: 버리다path: 길hand: 패flowers: 꽃들bloom: 만개하다quietly: 고요하게shuffling: 섞다stacked: 쌓이다momentarily: 잠시breeze: 바람

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 - Catalan: Oriol's Journey: Between Family Ties and New Horizons Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-03-11-22-34-01-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Barcelona-El Prat bullia de vida aquell matí de primavera.En: Barcelona-El Prat was bustling with life that spring morning.Ca: Els viatgers caminaven amunt i avall, amb maletes rodant i murmuris en moltes llengües.En: Travelers walked up and down, with rolling suitcases and murmurs in many languages.Ca: L'Oriol es trobava en un racó de la botiga duty-free, envoltat de records tradicionals.En: L'Oriol found himself in a corner of the duty-free shop, surrounded by traditional souvenirs.Ca: Feia dies que li donava voltes a la seva vida, arrossegat entre la família a qui adorava i la necessitat de trobar el seu propi camí.En: For days, he had been pondering his life, torn between the family he adored and the need to find his own path.Ca: La Clara i la Laia, les seves amigues de tota la vida, l'havien acompanyat fins a l'aeroport.En: La Clara and la Laia, his lifelong friends, had accompanied him to the airport.Ca: Les dues estaven emocionades, preparades per anar a les Falles de València, tot i que Oriol havia decidit explorar nous horitzons fora del país.En: The two were excited, ready to go to les Falles in València, even though Oriol had decided to explore new horizons outside the country.Ca: "Què busques, Oriol?En: "What are you looking for, Oriol?"Ca: " va preguntar la Clara, observant com ell agafava i deixava objectes amb indecisió.En: asked la Clara, watching as he picked up and put down objects with indecision.Ca: "Alguna cosa que parli de mi i també de la família," respongué l'Oriol amb un sospir.En: "Something that speaks about me and also about the family," replied L'Oriol with a sigh.Ca: El temps corria i ell seguia embadalit davant de sabons de regal, ventalls de colors i ampolles de licor.En: Time was ticking and he remained fascinated in front of gift soaps, colorful fans, and bottles of liquor.Ca: Llavors, entre les figures de ceràmica, va veure'l: un petit "ninot" vestit amb roba tradicional valenciana.En: Then, among the ceramic figures, he saw it: a small "ninot" dressed in traditional Valencian clothing.Ca: Les Falles representaven la destrucció del vell i el naixement del nou.En: Les Falles represented the destruction of the old and the birth of the new.Ca: "Això és," pensà l'Oriol.En: "This is it," thought Oriol.Ca: Aquest ninot simbolitzava exactament el que sentia: la seva lluita entre l'obligació i la llibertat.En: This "ninot" symbolized exactly what he felt: his struggle between obligation and freedom.Ca: Amb el ninot a la mà, es va dirigir a la caixa.En: With the "ninot" in hand, he headed to the cash register.Ca: En aquell moment, per les altaveus, va sentir l'última crida per al seu vol.En: At that moment, over the loudspeakers, he heard the final call for his flight.Ca: El cor li va començar a bategar fort.En: His heart began to race.Ca: S'havia aparellat fins aquell punt amb la idea que podia triar entre la cua o l'avió, i ara necessitava reaccionar ràpid.En: He had paired up until that point with the idea that he could choose between the line or the plane, and now he needed to react quickly.Ca: "Corre, Oriol!En: "Run, Oriol!"Ca: " la Laia el va instar, i així ho va fer.En: Laia urged him, and so he did.Ca: Just abans de pujar a l'avió, va aconseguir pagar el souvenir i, amb el ninot ja a les mans, va pujar a bord.En: Just before boarding the plane, he managed to pay for the souvenir and, with the "ninot" already in hand, he boarded.Ca: Seient a l'avió, i mirant el petit ninot, l'Oriol va sentir una calma inesperada.En: Seated on the plane and looking at the small "ninot," L'Oriol felt an unexpected calm.Ca: Va comprendre que podia reconciliar el seu amor per la família amb el desig d'explorar el món.En: He understood that he could reconcile his love for his family with the desire to explore the world.Ca: Aquest petit tresor seria el seu record per recordar-li d'on venia i cap a on volia anar.En: This little treasure would be his reminder of where he came from and where he wanted to go.Ca: I amb aquest pensament, l'avió va enlairar-se suaument cap al cel, mentre ell tancava els ulls, sentint una renovada confiança per l'aventura que l'esperava.En: And with this thought, the plane gently took off into the sky, as he closed his eyes, feeling a renewed confidence for the adventure that awaited him. Vocabulary Words:the traveler: el viatgerthe suitcase: la maletathe whisper: el murmurithe souvenir: el recordthe corner: el racósurrounded: envoltatto ponder: donar voltestorn: arrossegatthe path: el camíthe horizon: l'horitzóto explore: explorarindecision: indecisióthe sigh: el sospirfascinated: embadalitthe fan: el ventallthe ceramic figure: la figura de ceràmicathe destruction: la destruccióthe birth: el naixementthe freedom: la llibertatthe loudspeaker: el altaveuto race: bategar fortto choose: triarto pay: pagarto board: pujar a bordthe calm: la calmato reconcile: reconciliarto understand: comprendrethe treasure: el tresorto remind: recordarto take off: enlairar-se

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Sunrise Triumph: Journey to the Puerta del Sol Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-03-10-22-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: El viento soplaba suavemente mientras el sol aún se escondía detrás de las montañas.En: The wind blew gently while the sun was still hiding behind the mountains.Es: Alejandro apretó las correas de su mochila y miró a Lucía y Mateo.En: Alejandro tightened the straps of his backpack and looked at Lucía and Mateo.Es: "¿Listos para comenzar?"En: "Ready to start?"Es: preguntó con una sonrisa.En: he asked with a smile.Es: Ambos asintieron, inspirados por su entusiasmo.En: They both nodded, inspired by his enthusiasm.Es: El camino hacia la Puerta del Sol era arduo.En: The path to the Puerta del Sol was arduous.Es: Las piedras antiguas bajo sus pies les recordaban la grandeza de la civilización inca.En: The ancient stones under their feet reminded them of the greatness of the Inca civilization.Es: Alejandro sentía el peso de la altura en sus pulmones, pero su amor por la historia lo motivaba a seguir adelante.En: Alejandro felt the weight of the altitude in his lungs, but his love for history motivated him to keep going.Es: Cada paso era un recordatorio de su patrimonio, un vínculo con sus antepasados que se fortalecía con cada metro ganado.En: Each step was a reminder of his heritage, a bond with his ancestors that strengthened with every meter gained.Es: Lucía, siempre optimista, animaba al grupo con canciones y cuentos.En: Lucía, always optimistic, encouraged the group with songs and stories.Es: Mateo, más reflexivo, se detenía a menudo para admirar el paisaje.En: Mateo, more reflective, often stopped to admire the landscape.Es: Las nubes se deslizaban lentamente sobre las cumbres, creando un espectáculo de luces y sombras.En: The clouds slowly drifted over the peaks, creating a display of lights and shadows.Es: Alejandro se detuvo a descansar un momento, sus pensamientos llenos de dudas.En: Alejandro paused for a moment to rest, his thoughts filled with doubts.Es: "¿Podré llegar al final?"En: "Will I be able to make it to the end?"Es: Sin embargo, recordó las historias que su abuelo le contaba sobre el poder y la resiliencia de sus ancestros incas.En: However, he remembered the stories his grandfather used to tell him about the power and resilience of his Inca ancestors.Es: Esa memoria le dio el impulso que necesitaba.En: That memory gave him the boost he needed.Es: Se levantó decidido a continuar, sus ojos fijos en el objetivo.En: He stood up, determined to continue, his eyes fixed on the goal.Es: El tiempo se deslizaba poco a poco, pero no se detuvieron.En: Time slipped by little by little, but they didn't stop.Es: Finalmente, después de horas de caminata, la Puerta del Sol apareció a lo lejos.En: Finally, after hours of walking, the Puerta del Sol appeared in the distance.Es: El cielo comenzaba a cambiar de color, y el cansancio era abrumador.En: The sky was beginning to change color, and the fatigue was overwhelming.Es: Pero Alejandro apretó los dientes, concentrándose en un paso a la vez.En: But Alejandro gritted his teeth, focusing on one step at a time.Es: Junto a Lucía y Mateo, llegó a la cima justo cuando el primer rayo de sol rompía el horizonte.En: Together with Lucía and Mateo, he reached the summit just as the first ray of sun broke the horizon.Es: Los rayos iluminaron las ruinas de Machu Picchu, y Alejandro se sintió bañado por una luz cálida.En: The rays lit up the ruins of Machu Picchu, and Alejandro felt bathed in a warm light.Es: De pie en la Puerta del Sol, su corazón latía con fuerza.En: Standing at the Puerta del Sol, his heart beat strongly.Es: Mientras respiraba profundamente, una paz inesperada llenó su ser.En: As he breathed deeply, an unexpected peace filled his being.Es: Había superado no solo la montaña, sino también sus propias dudas.En: He had overcome not only the mountain but also his own doubts.Es: "Lo lograste," le dijo Lucía, dándole un abrazo.En: "You did it," Lucía said, giving him a hug.Es: Mateo sonrió, orgulloso.En: Mateo smiled, proud.Es: Alejandro miró el vasto paisaje, y supo que había encontrado una conexión con su pasado.En: Alejandro looked at the vast landscape and knew he had found a connection with his past.Es: En ese momento, comprendió que tanto los logros grandes como los pequeños son partes de su historia personal.En: In that moment, he understood that both the great and small achievements are parts of his personal story.Es: Con renovada confianza, Alejandro miró a sus amigos.En: With renewed confidence, Alejandro looked at his friends.Es: "Gracias por acompañarme," dijo, sabiendo que aquella experiencia nunca la olvidaría.En: "Thank you for being with me," he said, knowing he would never forget that experience.Es: Juntos, observando el amanecer, entendieron que la verdadera fuerza viene del interior y de la conexión con aquellos que nos precedieron.En: Together, watching the sunrise, they understood that true strength comes from within and from the connection with those who came before us. Vocabulary Words:the wind: el vientoto blow: soplarto tighten: apretarthe strap: la correaarduous: arduoancient: antiguogreatness: la grandezathe altitude: la alturathe bond: el vínculoheritage: el patrimoniothe peak: la cumbreto drift: deslizarsethe shadow: la sombraresilience: la resilienciato boost: el impulsoslowly: lentamenteto grit teeth: apretar los dientesfatigue: el cansanciothe summit: la cimato slip by: deslizarseto illuminate: iluminarthe ray: el rayoto bathe: bañarunexpected: inesperadoproud: orgullosovast: vastorenewed: renovadoto accompany: acompañarthe strength: la fuerzawithin: el interior

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: From Numbers to Narratives: Bálint's Creative Awakening Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-03-04-23-34-01-hu Story Transcript:Hu: Kedves olvasó, képzeld el Budapest egy csendes utcáját, ahol egy kávézó meghitt, barátságos légkört teremt.En: Dear reader, imagine a quiet street in Budapest, where a café creates an intimate, friendly atmosphere.Hu: A kávézó falait meleg barna fa borítja, a levegőt pedig frissen őrölt kávé illata tölti meg.En: The walls of the café are covered in warm brown wood, and the air is filled with the scent of freshly ground coffee.Hu: Az ablakokon beszűrődik a halvány, ígérettel teli téli fény, egyúttal megérezhetjük a tavasz közelségét.En: The pale, promise-filled winter light filters through the windows, allowing us to sense the approach of spring.Hu: Egy késő téli délután, Bálint, egy szorgalmas könyvelő, éppen a laptopján dolgozik.En: On a late winter afternoon, Bálint, a diligent accountant, is working on his laptop.Hu: Elmélyülten készíti a jelentéseket, amelyek kulcsfontosságúak a következő heti üzleti prezentációhoz.En: He is deeply engrossed in preparing reports that are crucial for the business presentation next week.Hu: Az asztalán jegyzetek hevernek, tollak és egy csésze forró kávé, amit mindig Réka, az alkotói vénával megáldott barista készít neki.En: On his table lie notes, pens, and a cup of hot coffee, always made for him by Réka, the barista blessed with a creative spirit.Hu: Réka már észrevette, hogy Bálint minden délután visszatér a kávézóba.En: Réka has noticed that Bálint returns to the café every afternoon.Hu: Újabb és újabb kávékat rendel, miközben szorgosan írja a számokat a képernyőn.En: He orders coffee after coffee while diligently typing numbers on the screen.Hu: Egy alkalommal kíváncsiságból egy apró grafikát csúsztat Bálint csészéje alá.En: Out of curiosity, she once slips a small sketch under Bálint's cup.Hu: Egy csendes mosollyal és óvatos mozdulattal nyújtja át a csészét, amire Bálint kíváncsi tekintettel néz.En: With a quiet smile and a careful gesture, she hands over the cup, which Bálint looks at with intrigued eyes.Hu: Bálint élete nem csak számokról szólt.En: Bálint's life was not just about numbers.Hu: Titkon mindig is vágyott a kreativitásra, egy új kifejezésmódra.En: Secretly, he always yearned for creativity, a new mode of expression.Hu: Azonban a munkahelyi elvárások, különösen Péter, a főnöke elvárásai, hatalmas nyomást gyakoroltak rá.En: However, workplace expectations, especially those from Péter, his boss, put enormous pressure on him.Hu: Péter, aki a bemutatótól várta a következő nagy ügyfél megnyerését, nem tűrt hibát.En: Péter, expecting the presentation to win over the next big client, did not tolerate mistakes.Hu: Az idő telt, a prezentáció napja közeledett.En: Time passed, and the day of the presentation was approaching.Hu: Bálint egyre inkább érezte, hogy a kreativitás iránti vágyát össze kellene kapcsolnia a munkájával.En: Bálint increasingly felt that he should merge his desire for creativity with his work.Hu: Gondolatában összeállt a kép: mi lenne, ha Réka vidám skiccei segítségével tenné érthetővé a bonyolult pénzügyi adatokat a jövőbeli ügyfelüknek?En: The idea came together in his mind: what if he used Réka's cheerful sketches to make complex financial data understandable for their future client?Hu: Elérkezett a bemutató napja.En: The day of the presentation arrived.Hu: Bálint izgult, de eltökélt volt.En: Bálint was nervous but determined.Hu: A laptopjáról a projektorra vetítette Réka rajzait is.En: He projected Réka's drawings from his laptop.Hu: Az egyszerű ábrák életre keltették a számokat, az ügyfél pedig elmerült a képek világában.En: The simple illustrations brought the numbers to life, and the client became immersed in the world of images.Hu: Az ügyfél érdeklődése látványosan megnőtt.En: The client's interest visibly grew.Hu: Bálint érezte az elismerő pillantásokat, Péter arcán pedig megjelent egy elégedett mosoly.En: Bálint felt the approving glances, and a satisfied smile appeared on Péter's face.Hu: A prezentáció végére Bálint nemcsak a főnöke elismerését érte el, hanem saját magának is bebizonyította, hogy a kreativitás és a munka kéz a kézben járhatnak.En: By the end of the presentation, Bálint had not only gained his boss's approval but proved to himself that creativity and work could go hand in hand.Hu: A sikert követően rájött, hogy mindkettőt tovább tudja vinni, egy új utat nyitva az életében.En: Following the success, he realized that he could carry both forward, opening a new path in his life.Hu: Bálint számára ez a beismerés új lehetőségeket teremtett.En: This realization created new opportunities for Bálint.Hu: Megtanulta, hogy a szenvedély és a kötelezettség harmonikus együttműködése lehetővé teszi, hogy minden nap új színt vigyen az életébe, a kávézó barátságos falai között és azon túl is.En: He learned that the harmonious collaboration of passion and obligation enables him to bring new color to his life every day, within the friendly walls of the café and beyond. Vocabulary Words:intimate: meghittengrossed: elmélyültenaccountant: könyvelőcreative spirit: alkotói vénadiligent: szorgalmascrucial: kulcsfontosságúcuriosity: kíváncsisággesture: mozdulatapproach: közeledéssecretly: titkonexpression: kifejezéstolerate: tűrapproval: elismerésmerge: összeolvasztopportunity: lehetőségcollaboration: együttműködésobligation: kötelezettségscent: illatfilter: beszűrődikintrigued: kíváncsipresentation: bemutatóimmense: hatalmasillustration: ábraapprove: elismersketch: skiccharmonious: harmonikusimmersed: elmerültprojection: vetítéssatisfied: elégedetttransform: átalakít

Fluent Fiction - French: An Unexpected Elevator Encounter Sparks New Beginnings Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-03-02-23-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Dans un petit quartier résidentiel, les rues étaient bordées de bâtiments modestes.En: In a small residential neighborhood, the streets were lined with modest buildings.Fr: Les arbres, encore nus après l'hiver, commençaient à montrer quelques bourgeons, signes d'un printemps proche.En: The trees, still bare after winter, were beginning to show a few buds, signs of an approaching spring.Fr: Éloi habitait dans l'un de ces immeubles.En: Éloi lived in one of these buildings.Fr: C'était un jeune homme discret, toujours plongé dans la lecture.En: He was a young, reserved man, always engrossed in reading.Fr: Il préférait la compagnie de ses livres, trouvant la conversation avec les autres intimidante.En: He preferred the company of his books, finding conversation with others intimidating.Fr: Lucie, sa voisine du cinquième, était tout le contraire.En: Lucie, his neighbor from the fifth floor, was quite the opposite.Fr: Elle éclatait de vie, aimait discuter et souvent, elle partageait ses délicieux gâteaux avec les voisins.En: She was bursting with life, loved to chat, and often shared her delicious cakes with the neighbors.Fr: Un matin d'hiver tardif, Éloi se rendit à l'ascenseur de l'immeuble.En: One late winter morning, Éloi headed to the building's elevator.Fr: Il avait son livre préféré à la main.En: He had his favorite book in hand.Fr: En arrivant au rez-de-chaussée, il vit Lucie arriver en courant, un grand sourire sur le visage.En: Upon arriving on the ground floor, he saw Lucie arriving at a run, a big smile on her face.Fr: Elle étendit le bras pour retenir la porte de l'ascenseur et entra avec lui.En: She stretched out her arm to hold the elevator door and entered with him.Fr: L'ascenseur démarra en douceur, mais soudain, il s'arrêta brusquement.En: The elevator started smoothly, but suddenly, it came to an abrupt stop.Fr: Éloi sentit son cœur battre plus vite.En: Éloi felt his heart beat faster.Fr: Il était seul dans une petite boîte de métal avec quelqu'un qu'il connaissait à peine.En: He was alone in a small metal box with someone he barely knew.Fr: Lucie, sentant la tension, décida d'alléger l'atmosphère.En: Lucie, sensing the tension, decided to lighten the mood.Fr: « Je crois que l'ascenseur a décidé de nous donner un tête-à-tête forcé, » plaisanta-t-elle en riant doucement.En: "I think the elevator has decided to give us a forced tête-à-tête," she joked with a soft laugh.Fr: Éloi, surpris par son humour, sourit malgré lui.En: Éloi, surprised by her humor, smiled despite himself.Fr: C'était le moment.En: It was the moment.Fr: Il devait parler, même si sa voix tremblait un peu.En: He had to speak, even if his voice trembled a little.Fr: « Tu... tu fais souvent des gâteaux, non ?En: "You... you often make cakes, right?Fr: Ils ont l'air vraiment bons, » réussit-il à dire.En: They look really good," he managed to say.Fr: Lucie, ravie qu'il commence la conversation, répondit avec enthousiasme.En: Lucie, delighted that he started the conversation, responded enthusiastically.Fr: « Oui, tu devrais en goûter un jour !En: "Yes, you should try one someday!Fr: D'ailleurs, je pensais organiser un petit rassemblement avec les voisins.En: Besides, I was thinking of organizing a small gathering with the neighbors.Fr: Tu veux venir ?En: Do you want to come?"Fr: » Éloi hésita, mais il se souvenait de son désir de briser sa coquille.En: Éloi hesitated, but he remembered his desire to break out of his shell.Fr: « Oui, je viendrai.En: "Yes, I'll come.Fr: Ce serait bien.En: It would be nice."Fr: » Le temps sembla s'arrêter, mais bientôt, l'ascenseur redémarra.En: Time seemed to stand still, but soon, the elevator started again.Fr: Ensemble, ils descendirent enfin au rez-de-chaussée.En: Together, they finally descended to the ground floor.Fr: Éloi se sentait fier.En: Éloi felt proud.Fr: Il avait osé.En: He had dared.Fr: Lucie, de son côté, était heureuse d'avoir tendu la main et d'avoir reçu une réponse positive.En: Lucie, on her side, was happy to have reached out and received a positive response.Fr: Alors qu'ils sortaient de l'ascenseur, il faisait plus clair.En: As they exited the elevator, it was brighter.Fr: La lumière du jour promettait un temps plus doux, un changement dans l'air.En: The daylight promised milder weather, a change in the air.Fr: Et, pour Éloi, ce petit voyage en ascenseur marquait aussi un nouveau départ.En: And, for Éloi, this short elevator journey also marked a new beginning.Fr: Une nouvelle amitié était en train de naître dans ce coin tranquille du quartier.En: A new friendship was budding in this quiet corner of the neighborhood.Fr: En rentrant chez lui, Éloi se surprit à penser à la réunion à venir avec impatience.En: Returning home, Éloi found himself eagerly thinking about the upcoming gathering.Fr: Lucie avait réussi à lui prouver que rompre la glace n'était pas si effrayant.En: Lucie had managed to prove to him that breaking the ice wasn't so scary.Fr: Tandis que Lucie, de retour à son appartement, se réjouissait d'avoir contribué à ce moment précieux.En: Meanwhile, back at her apartment, Lucie rejoiced at having contributed to this precious moment.Fr: Ainsi, une simple panne d'ascenseur avait permis deux voisins de découvrir une vielle vérité : parfois, le courage trouve sa source dans les petits moments partagés.En: Thus, a simple elevator malfunction had allowed two neighbors to discover an old truth: sometimes, courage finds its source in the little moments shared. Vocabulary Words:the neighborhood: le quartierresidential: résidentielthe buds: les bourgeonsapproaching: prochethe building: l'immeublereserved: discretengrossed: plongéthe conversation: la conversationintimidating: intimidantethe floor: le rez-de-chausséeto stretch out: étendreto hold: retenirsmoothly: en douceurabrupt: brusquethe tension: la tensionto lighten: allégerthe mood: l'atmosphèresoft: doucethe joke: la plaisanteriehesitate: hésiterthe shell: la coquilleto descend: descendreproud: fierto exit: sortirto promise: promettrethe journey: le voyagethe gathering: le rassemblementthe malfunction: la pannethe truth: la véritécourage: le courage

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Blossoms and Lenses: A New Creative Awakening at Gyeongbokgung Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-03-01-23-34-01-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 봄바람이 불어오는 경복궁.En: The spring breeze blows through Gyeongbokgung.Ko: 따뜻한 햇살 아래 벚꽃이 화사하게 피어난다.En: Under the warm sunlight, the cherry blossoms bloom brilliantly.Ko: 경복궁은 조선 시대의 중심이었던 왕궁으로, 그 역사와 아름다움이 여전히 살아 숨쉰다.En: Gyeongbokgung was the royal palace at the center of the Joseon era, and its history and beauty are still alive and well.Ko: 봄이 되면 이곳은 더욱 특별한 매력을 지닌다.En: In spring, this place holds an even more special charm.Ko: 지수는 경복궁을 자주 찾는다.En: Jisoo often visits Gyeongbokgung.Ko: 그는 프리랜서 사진작가이다.En: He is a freelance photographer.Ko: 최근 들어, 지수는 창의력이 고갈된 것처럼 느꼈다.En: Recently, Jisoo felt as if his creativity had run dry.Ko: 사진을 찍어도 마음에 들지 않았다.En: Even when taking photos, he wasn't satisfied.Ko: 그러나 오늘은 달랐다.En: But today was different.Ko: 삼일절이었다.En: It was Independence Movement Day.Ko: 독립운동을 기념하는 날, 마음속에서 작은 불씨가 일어났다.En: A small spark ignited within him.Ko: 지수는 벚꽃을 더 잘 찍기 위해 카메라를 들고 경복궁으로 향했다.En: Jisoo headed to Gyeongbokgung with his camera to capture the cherry blossoms better.Ko: 사람들은 모두 기념사진을 찍느라 분주했다.En: Everyone was busy taking commemorative photos.Ko: 그때, 한 남자가 사진을 찍고 있는 모습을 보았다.En: At that moment, he saw a man taking photos.Ko: 그는 다른 사람들과 달리 고궁의 건축을 깊이 있게 카메라에 담고 있었다.En: Unlike others, this man was capturing the architecture of the palace in depth with his camera.Ko: 그 남자는 민준이었다.En: That man was Minjun.Ko: 민준은 아마추어 사진작가였다.En: Minjun was an amateur photographer.Ko: 역사적인 건축을 사랑했다.En: He loved historical architecture.Ko: 그 열정이 지수의 마음을 움직였다.En: His passion touched Jisoo's heart.Ko: 두 사람은 우연히 눈을 마주쳤다.En: The two accidentally made eye contact.Ko: 민준이 먼저 말을 걸었다.En: Minjun spoke first.Ko: "안녕하세요, 여기 자주 오세요?"En: "Hello, do you come here often?"Ko: 지수는 고개를 끄덕이며 답했다.En: Jisoo nodded and replied.Ko: "네, 자주 와요. 오늘 사진은 어떻게 찍었나요?"En: "Yes, I come often. How did your photos turn out today?"Ko: 그렇게 시작된 대화는 예상치 못하게 길어졌다.En: What started as a conversation unexpectedly lengthened.Ko: 민준은 경복궁의 역사와 아름다움에 대해 끊임없이 이야기했다.En: Minjun talked endlessly about the history and beauty of Gyeongbokgung.Ko: 지수는 뜻밖에 그 이야기가 흥미로웠다.En: Surprisingly, Jisoo found the conversation interesting.Ko: 둘은 카메라를 들고 경복궁 안을 함께 돌아다니기로 했다.En: They decided to walk around inside Gyeongbokgung together with their cameras.Ko: 벚꽃 아래에서 두 사람은 사진을 찍었다.En: Under the cherry blossoms, the two took photos.Ko: 민준의 열정은 지수의 마음속에서 묻혀 있던 불꽃을 다시 피어나게 했다.En: Minjun's passion rekindled the spark hidden in Jisoo's heart.Ko: 지수는 사진을 찍으며 오래간만에 느꼈던 창의력의 흐름을 느꼈다.En: While taking pictures, Jisoo felt the flow of creativity he hadn't felt in a long time.Ko: 그는 미소를 지었다.En: He smiled.Ko: 자신감이 생겼다.En: Confidence grew within him.Ko: 그리고 지수는 민준에게 고맙다고 말했다.En: And Jisoo thanked Minjun.Ko: "너무 좋네요. 사진 찍는 게 이렇게 즐거웠던 적이 있었나 싶어요."En: "This is great. I can't remember the last time I enjoyed taking photos this much."Ko: 민준도 웃으며 말했다. "나도요. 다음 주에 사진전이 있는데, 같이 가고 싶어요?"En: Minjun also smiled and said, "Me too. I'm having a photo exhibition next week, would you like to come with me?"Ko: 지수는 잠시 망설였지만 고개를 끄덕였다.En: Jisoo hesitated for a moment but nodded.Ko: "왜 안 되겠어요? 같이 가죠."En: "Why not? Let's go together."Ko: 경복궁에서의 시간이 흐르고 해가 지기 시작했다.En: Time passed at Gyeongbokgung and the sun began to set.Ko: 지수와 민준은 집으로 돌아가기 전 연락처를 교환했다.En: Before heading back home, Jisoo and Minjun exchanged contact information.Ko: "앞으로도 사진 많이 찍어요." 민준이 말했다.En: "Keep taking a lot of photos," Minjun said.Ko: 지수는 새로운 친구와 새로운 기회를 얻었다는 생각에 마음이 따뜻해졌다.En: Jisoo felt his heart warm with the thought of gaining a new friend and new opportunity.Ko: 지수는 느렸다. 자신의 작업이 여전히 가치가 있음을 깨달았다.En: Jisoo realized that his work still had value.Ko: 그리고 새로운 친구들과 함께라면 더 많은 영감을 얻을 수 있음을 알았다.En: And he understood that with new friends, he could gain even more inspiration.Ko: 앞으로 그는 더 많은 모험을 기대했다.En: He looked forward to more adventures in the future.Ko: 봄의 경복궁은 새로운 시작을 알렸다.En: Spring at Gyeongbokgung marked a new beginning.Ko: 지수는 미소 지으며 민준에게 작별을 고하고 집으로 향했다.En: Smiling, Jisoo bade farewell to Minjun and headed home. Vocabulary Words:breeze: 바람blossoms: 벚꽃brilliantly: 화사하게royal: 왕궁era: 시대freelance: 프리랜서creativity: 창의력commemorative: 기념spark: 불씨architecture: 건축depth: 깊이 있게amateur: 아마추어rekindled: 다시 피어나다confidence: 자신감exhibition: 사진전hesitated: 망설이다contact: 연락처opportunity: 기회adventures: 모험farewell: 작별warm: 따뜻하다gaining: 얻다realized: 깨닫다marked: 알리다passion: 열정endlessly: 끊임없이creativity: 창의력ignited: 일어나다flow: 흐름spark: 불씨

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: From Frost to Bloom: A Tale of Trust in the Psychiatric Ward Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-02-28-23-34-01-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Det var en kall vinterdag när Emil gick genom korridorerna på psykiatriska avdelningen.En: It was a cold winter day when Emil walked through the corridors of the psychiatric ward.Sv: Väggarna var bleka och ljuset från lysrören gav en svag surrande ljud.En: The walls were pale, and the light from the fluorescent tubes emitted a faint buzzing sound.Sv: Men i Emils kontor var det annorlunda.En: But in Emil's office, it was different.Sv: Rummet var fyllt med växter och mjukt ljus, vilket skapade en varm och inbjudande atmosfär.En: The room was filled with plants and soft light, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.Sv: Emil var en omtänksam psykiater, men inom honom fanns en känsla av otillräcklighet.En: Emil was a caring psychiatrist, but within him, there was a feeling of inadequacy.Sv: Han ville verkligen hjälpa sina patienter men kämpade ofta med sina egna inre konflikter.En: He genuinely wanted to help his patients but often struggled with his own inner conflicts.Sv: Den här veckan hade han en ny patient, Freja.En: This week, he had a new patient, Freja.Sv: Hon var en utmaning.En: She was a challenge.Sv: Freja litade inte på psykiatrisk vård.En: Freja did not trust psychiatric care.Sv: Hon hade haft dåliga erfarenheter förr.En: She had had bad experiences before.Sv: Oscar, en annan psykiater på avdelningen, hade berättat för Emil om Frejas motvilja.En: Oscar, another psychiatrist in the ward, had told Emil about Freja's reluctance.Sv: "Hon är en sluten bok," sa Oscar.En: "She is a closed book," said Oscar.Sv: "Men jag tror att du kan nå henne."En: "But I believe you can reach her."Sv: När Emil först träffade Freja i sitt kontor, mötte han hennes vassa blick.En: When Emil first met Freja in his office, he faced her sharp gaze.Sv: Hon satt på stolen med armarna korsade och en hård min.En: She sat in the chair with her arms crossed and a stern expression.Sv: "Jag vill inte vara här," sade hon utan omsvep.En: "I don't want to be here," she said bluntly.Sv: Emil visste att det inte skulle bli lätt.En: Emil knew it wouldn't be easy.Sv: Men han hade bestämt sig för att försöka vinna hennes förtroende.En: But he had decided to try to earn her trust.Sv: En dag, när det snöade särskilt mycket utanför, berättade Emil en personlig historia.En: One day, when it was snowing particularly heavily outside, Emil shared a personal story.Sv: "Jag vet hur det känns att vara vilsen," började han.En: "I know what it feels like to be lost," he began.Sv: Freja såg på honom, fortfarande skeptisk.En: Freja looked at him, still skeptical.Sv: "Hur då?"En: "How?"Sv: frågade hon.En: she asked.Sv: Emil tog ett djupt andetag och sade: "När jag började arbeta här kände jag mig ofta otillräcklig.En: Emil took a deep breath and said, "When I started working here, I often felt inadequate.Sv: Jag tvivlade på mina förmågor.En: I doubted my abilities.Sv: Men jag insåg att alla kämpar på sitt sätt."En: But I realized that everyone struggles in their own way."Sv: Freja slappnade av en aning.En: Freja relaxed a bit.Sv: Hon sneglade mot fönstret, där snöflingorna dansade i vinden.En: She glanced toward the window, where snowflakes danced in the wind.Sv: Efter en stunds tystnad, började hon berätta om sina egna rädslor och sin historia.En: After a moment of silence, she began to talk about her own fears and her story.Sv: Hon hade blivit sårad förr och var rädd för att bli sårad igen.En: She had been hurt before and was afraid of being hurt again.Sv: Det var ett genombrott.En: It was a breakthrough.Sv: Tiden gick och Emil kände sig mer hopkopplad med Freja.En: Time passed, and Emil felt more connected with Freja.Sv: Deras samtal blev längre och mer öppna.En: Their conversations became longer and more open.Sv: Han märkte hur hon gradvis började lita på honom.En: He noticed how she gradually started to trust him.Sv: Trots sina egna tvivel, hade Emil lyckats skapa en trygg plats på sitt kontor.En: Despite his own doubts, Emil had managed to create a safe space in his office.Sv: Freja förändrades.En: Freja changed.Sv: Hon började visa tecken på förbättring och förtroende för Emil.En: She began to show signs of improvement and confidence in Emil.Sv: Emil kände en ny känsla av syfte.En: Emil felt a new sense of purpose.Sv: Han insåg att han faktiskt gjorde en skillnad.En: He realized he was actually making a difference.Sv: När vintern gick mot vår, blev dagarna ljusare, både utomhus och i Emils hjärta.En: As winter turned to spring, the days grew brighter, both outside and in Emil's heart.Sv: Han hade inte bara hjälpt Freja, han hade också hjälpt sig själv.En: He had not only helped Freja, but he had also helped himself.Sv: Emil kände sig nu mer självsäker i sin roll som psykiater.En: Emil now felt more confident in his role as a psychiatrist.Sv: Freja log när hon lämnade sitt sista möte med Emil.En: Freja smiled as she left her last meeting with Emil.Sv: Hon såg på honom och sade: "Tack, Emil.En: She looked at him and said, "Thank you, Emil.Sv: För att du lyssnade."En: For listening."Sv: Emil log tillbaka.En: Emil smiled back.Sv: "Tack för att du delade," svarade han.En: "Thank you for sharing," he replied.Sv: Så avslutades Frejas och Emils resa, med en känsla av hopp och tillförsikt.En: Thus concluded Freja's and Emil's journey, with a sense of hope and confidence.Sv: Och Emil, han hade funnit frid inombords.En: And Emil, he had found peace within himself. Vocabulary Words:corridors: korridorernapsychiatric: psykiatriskaward: avdelningenpale: blekafluorescent: lysrörenemitted: gavbuzzing: surrandeatmosphere: atmosfärpsychiatrist: psykiaterinadequacy: otillräcklighetgenuinely: verkligenconflicts: konflikterchallenge: utmaningreluctance: motviljatrust: förtroendebluntly: utan omsvepskeptical: skeptiskdoubted: tvivladeabilities: förmågorbreakthrough: genombrottconnected: hopkoppladgradually: gradvissafe space: trygg platssigns: teckenimprovement: förbättringconfidence: självsäkerpeace: fridinner: inombordsinviting: inbjudandewinds: vinden

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Hearts of Budapest: Zsófia and Árpád's Turning Point Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-02-24-23-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A téli szél hidegen fújt Budapesten.En: The winter wind blew coldly in Budapest.Hu: Az Emberszíve Kávézó ablakai mögött azonban meleg és barátságos légkör uralkodott.En: Behind the windows of the Emberszíve Kávézó (Hearts of People Café), however, a warm and friendly atmosphere prevailed.Hu: Lágy fény világította meg a helyiséget, és a frissen főzött kávé erős aromája szinte csábította a betérőket.En: Soft light illuminated the place, and the strong aroma of freshly brewed coffee almost lured in the passersby.Hu: Zsófia egyedül ült az egyik sarokban, egy szelet Dobos tortával a tányérján.En: Zsófia sat alone in a corner with a slice of Dobos cake on her plate.Hu: Gondolatai a bécsi Árpád körül forogtak.En: Her thoughts revolved around Árpád from Vienna.Hu: A kávézó csendes zsivaja, a kanalak csörgése és az óvatos beszélgetések hangjai betöltötték a teret.En: The quiet hum of the café, the clinking of spoons, and the sounds of cautious conversations filled the space.Hu: Zsófia percekre feledkezett meg mindenről, csak a kezében tartott csészét bámulta.En: Zsófia lost herself for a few minutes, staring only at the cup she held in her hands.Hu: A teaszezon ideje volt, és mindenhol a farsang közeledtét ünnepelték.En: It was tea season, and everyone was celebrating the approaching carnival.Hu: Zsófiának fontos beszélgetése volt Árpáddal.En: Zsófia had an important conversation with Árpád.Hu: Többet akart tudni a kapcsolatuk jövőjéről, miközben a szívében kételyek bujkáltak.En: She wanted to know more about the future of their relationship, while doubts lingered in her heart.Hu: Hosszú távú kapcsolatuk az utóbbi hónapokban nehézségekkel teli volt.En: Their long-term relationship had been full of difficulties in recent months.Hu: A távolság és a hiányos kommunikáció után érezte, hogy tisztázni kell a dolgokat.En: After the distance and lack of communication, she felt it was time to clarify things.Hu: Jövőjük homályos volt, és döntéseket kellett hoznia.En: Their future was obscure, and decisions needed to be made.Hu: A perc ólomlábakon járt, de végül Árpád megérkezett.En: Time dragged on, but eventually, Árpád arrived.Hu: Kabátját gyorsan levette, és felhúzott szemöldökkel üdvözölte Zsófiát.En: He quickly took off his coat and greeted Zsófia with raised eyebrows.Hu: "Szia, bocsánat, hogy késtem!En: "Hi, sorry I'm late!"Hu: " - mondta kicsit kifulladva.En: he said, slightly out of breath.Hu: Zsófia mosolyogva intett, hogy üljön le.En: Zsófia waved with a smile for him to sit down.Hu: Bár a beszélgetés lassan indult, Zsófia úgy érezte, hogy most van az ideje az őszinteségnek.En: Although the conversation started slowly, Zsófia felt that now was the time for honesty.Hu: Megosztotta érzéseit és aggodalmait Árpáddal.En: She shared her feelings and concerns with Árpád.Hu: Árpád komolyan hallgatta, majd halkan válaszolt: "Én is éreztem a feszültséget.En: Árpád listened seriously, then quietly replied, "I felt the tension too.Hu: Azt hiszem, mindkettőnknek átgondolásra van szüksége.En: I think we both need some time to think it over."Hu: "Együtt elhatározták, hogy szünetet tartanak.En: Together they decided to take a break.Hu: Időt adnak maguknak, hogy újra megtalálják, mit is akarnak az élettől.En: They gave themselves time to rediscover what they truly wanted from life.Hu: A döntést mindketten könnyen viselték, talán megkönnyebbültként.En: Both carried the decision lightly, perhaps with a sense of relief.Hu: Zsófia érezte, hogy bár nem volt könnyű a döntés, mégis helyes volt.En: Zsófia felt that while the decision wasn't easy, it was right.Hu: Amint sétált kifelé a kávézóból, a Kossuth Lajos utcán, magát erősebbnek érezte.En: As she walked out of the café on Kossuth Lajos street, she felt stronger.Hu: Tudta, hogy az élet bonyolult lehet, de valahogy most jobban bízott az ösztöneiben.En: She knew that life could be complicated, but somehow she now trusted her instincts more.Hu: A változás nem ijesztette meg, inkább felszabadította.En: The change didn't scare her; it liberated her.Hu: A szél most kevésbé tűnt hidegnek, és nyugodt lélekkel indult el egy új fejezet felé.En: The wind seemed less cold now, and with a calm spirit, she embarked on a new chapter. Vocabulary Words:prevailed: uralkodottilluminated: világítottabrewed: főzöttpassersby: betérőkcautious: óvatosrevolved: forogtaklinger: bujkáltakobscure: homályosdragged: ólomlábakon jártgreeted: üdvözölteslightly: kicsithonesty: őszinteségtension: feszültségetrediscover: újra megtaláljákrelief: megkönnyebbültkéntcomplicated: bonyolulttrusted: bízottinstincts: ösztöneibenliberated: felszabadítottacarnival: farsangaroma: aromájaslice: szeletheld: tartottrelationship: kapcsolatukdoubts: kételyekclarify: tisztázniconversations: beszélgetésekapproaching: közeledtétembarked: indultchapter: fejezet

Fluent Fiction - French: Artful Balance: Restoring Brilliance in Paris's Louvre Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-02-21-23-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Dans les sous-sols mystérieux du Musée du Louvre, éclairés par la lueur argentée de l'hiver, une équipe de restauration s'affaire avec frénésie.En: In the mysterious basements of the Musée du Louvre, illuminated by the silvery glow of winter, a restoration team works frantically.Fr: Emilien, un restaurateur d'art méticuleux, étudie attentivement un tableau ancien qu'il doit restaurer.En: Emilien, a meticulous art restorer, carefully studies an ancient painting he must restore.Fr: C'est une peinture destinée à être le point central d'une exposition prestigieuse.En: It is a piece destined to be the focal point of a prestigious exhibition.Fr: Marceline, la curatrice ambitieuse, passe la tête par la porte.En: Marceline, the ambitious curator, peeks her head through the door.Fr: Elle est excitée à l'idée d'impressionner les invités de marque qui viendront voir l'exposition.En: She is excited about impressing the distinguished guests who will come to see the exhibition.Fr: "Emilien, comment ça avance ?En: "Emilien, how's it coming along?Fr: Le temps presse", dit-elle d'un ton encouragé.En: Time is of the essence," she says in an encouraging tone.Fr: Thibault, l'historien d'art chevronné, observe tout depuis un coin de la pièce.En: Thibault, the seasoned art historian, watches everything from a corner of the room.Fr: Il est sceptique des nouvelles techniques de restauration.En: He is skeptical of new restoration techniques.Fr: "Tu sais, ces nouvelles méthodes, je me demande si elles respectent vraiment l'authenticité de l'œuvre", murmure-t-il.En: "You know, these new methods, I wonder if they really respect the authenticity of the work," he murmurs.Fr: Soudain, une découverte préoccupante est faite.En: Suddenly, a concerning discovery is made.Fr: Une nuance rare de pigment, essentielle pour la restauration, est introuvable.En: A rare shade of pigment, essential for the restoration, is missing.Fr: Emilien fronce les sourcils.En: Emilien furrows his brow.Fr: "Nous devons trouver une solution.En: "We must find a solution.Fr: Sans ce pigment, le tableau perdra son éclat d'origine", déclare-t-il fermement.En: Without this pigment, the painting will lose its original brilliance," he declares firmly.Fr: Marceline propose d'utiliser un substitut moderne.En: Marceline suggests using a modern substitute.Fr: Mais Emilien hésite.En: But Emilien hesitates.Fr: Pour lui, l'œuvre mérite de retrouver sa splendeur originale.En: To him, the piece deserves to regain its original splendor.Fr: C'est alors qu'il prend une décision audacieuse.En: That's when he makes a bold decision.Fr: Il enfile son manteau, prêt à partir pour une aventure dans les rues glacées de Paris.En: He puts on his coat, ready to embark on an adventure through the icy streets of Paris.Fr: Emilien connaît une petite boutique secrète de fournitures artistiques, nichée dans un quartier peu connu.En: Emilien knows of a secret little art supply shop, nestled in a lesser-known neighborhood.Fr: Là, les pigments rares jaillissent d'étagères poussiéreuses.En: There, rare pigments spring from dusty shelves.Fr: Il fouille avec ardeur et, avec un sourire victorieux, il trouve enfin la teinte tant recherchée.En: He searches eagerly and, with a victorious smile, he finally finds the much-sought-after shade.Fr: Pendant ce temps, au Louvre, Marceline s'impatiente.En: Meanwhile, at the Louvre, Marceline grows impatient.Fr: Elle est sur le point d'approuver l'utilisation du pigment de substitution.En: She is about to approve the use of the substitute pigment.Fr: Thibault, fidèle à lui-même, reste prudent.En: Thibault, true to himself, remains cautious.Fr: Dans un moment dramatique, Emilien pousse la porte juste à temps.En: In a dramatic moment, Emilien bursts through the door just in time.Fr: "J'ai trouvé le pigment !En: "I found the pigment!Fr: Nous pouvons continuer !"En: We can continue!"Fr: annonce-t-il, essoufflé mais triomphant.En: he announces, breathless but triumphant.Fr: En unissant leurs efforts, Emilien, Marceline et Thibault terminent enfin la restauration.En: By joining their efforts, Emilien, Marceline, and Thibault finally complete the restoration.Fr: Juste à temps pour l'exposition.En: Just in time for the exhibition.Fr: La lumière de l'hiver baigne les grands halls du Louvre alors que les invités affluent, émerveillés par l'œuvre restaurée.En: The winter light floods the grand halls of the Louvre as guests flow in, marveled by the restored work.Fr: Le succès est au rendez-vous.En: Success is at hand.Fr: Emilien, pour sa part, a appris à apprécier les perspectives de ses collègues.En: Emilien, for his part, has learned to appreciate his colleagues' perspectives.Fr: La combinaison de tradition et d'innovation a donné naissance à une œuvre d'art remarquable.En: The combination of tradition and innovation has given birth to a remarkable work of art.Fr: L'exposition est un triomphe et Emilien, enthousiaste, reconnait que l'équilibre entre passé et nouveauté est crucial dans leur travail.En: The exhibition is a triumph, and Emilien, enthusiastic, acknowledges that balancing the old and the new is crucial in their work.Fr: Au cœur de l'hiver parisien, l'équipe ressent la chaleur d'une grande réussite collective.En: In the heart of the Parisian winter, the team feels the warmth of a great collective achievement. Vocabulary Words:the basement: le sous-solthe glow: la lueurthe restorer: le restaurateurmeticulous: méticuleuxthe exhibition: l'expositionthe curator: la curatricethe guest: l'invitéto peek: passer la têtethe historian: l'historienseasoned: chevronnéthe pigment: le pigmentessential: essentielthe solution: la solutionthe brilliance: l'éclatan adventure: une aventurethe street: la ruedusty: poussiéreuxto seek: cherchervictorious: victorieuxthe substitute: le substitutto hesitate: hésitersplendor: la splendeurthe shelf: l'étagèreimpatient: impatientto approve: approuvercautious: prudentthe colleague: le collègueinnovation: l'innovationto marvel: s'émerveillerthe triumph: le triomphe

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Finding Balance in the Whispers of Urnes Stavkirke Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-02-19-23-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: De gamle tømmerveggene i Urnes Stavkirke holdt en mystisk ro, slik de hadde gjort i århundrer.En: The old timber walls of Urnes Stavkirke held a mysterious peace, as they had for centuries.No: Snøen pisket kald og skarp utenfor, men inne i kirken hadde familien samlet seg for en spesiell anledning.En: The snow whipped cold and sharp outside, but inside the church, the family had gathered for a special occasion.No: Siv sto ved døren, øynene fulle av kjærlighet og forventning.En: Siv stood by the door, her eyes full of love and anticipation.No: Hun betraktet slektningene som småpratet og samlet seg rundt ildstedet.En: She watched the relatives who chatted quietly and gathered around the hearth.No: Det var hennes ansvar å sikre at navngivningsseremonien gikk som planlagt.En: It was her responsibility to ensure that the naming ceremony went as planned.No: Siv var en hengiven mor.En: Siv was a devoted mother.No: Hun hadde lagt sjelen i forberedelsene, og ønsket at alt skulle være perfekt.En: She had poured her soul into the preparations and wanted everything to be perfect.No: Tradisjoner betydde alt for henne, men hun kjente også et stille ønske om å ha et øyeblikk for seg selv.En: Traditions meant everything to her, but she also felt a quiet desire to have a moment to herself.No: Men med Einar, hennes bror, som stadig trengte noe—enten det var råd eller en hjelpende hånd—var det vanskelig for Siv å trekke seg tilbake.En: However, with Einar, her brother, constantly needing something—whether advice or a helping hand—it was difficult for Siv to withdraw.No: Karin, hennes eldste kusine, kom bort til Siv.En: Karin, her oldest cousin, came over to Siv.No: "Trenger du hjelp med noe, Siv?En: "Do you need help with anything, Siv?"No: " spurte hun mildt.En: she asked gently.No: Siv nølte, vant som hun var til å ordne alt selv.En: Siv hesitated, as she was used to handling everything herself.No: Men tanken på å få et lite avbrekk fristet.En: But the idea of a small break was tempting.No: "Ja, kanskje du kan ta deg av barna en stund?En: "Yes, maybe you can take care of the children for a while?"No: " foreslo Siv, selv om en del av henne var bekymret for om ting ville gå som de skulle.En: suggested Siv, although part of her worried whether things would go as they should.No: Tiden gikk, og familien samles i en ring.En: Time passed, and the family gathered in a circle.No: Presten begynte velsignelsen.En: The priest began the blessing.No: De gamle utskjæringene på veggene speilet de eldgamle ordene.En: The old carvings on the walls mirrored the ancient words.No: Plutselig begynte vinden å ule høyere, og snøen drev inn gjennom de hule vinduene.En: Suddenly, the wind began to wail louder, and snow drifted in through the hollow windows.No: Stormen som raste utenfor truet med å ødelegge dagens eventyr.En: The storm raging outside threatened to ruin the day's adventure.No: "Alle sammen, vi må søke ly!En: "Everyone, we must find shelter!"No: " ropte Siv, og tok ansvar uten å nøle.En: shouted Siv, taking charge without hesitation.No: Hun ledet dem til den trygge, indre delen av kirken.En: She led them to the safe, inner part of the church.No: Barna lo og løp, fornøyde over det uventede eventyret, mens de voksne holdt rundt hverandre i fellesskapets varme.En: The children laughed and ran, delighted by the unexpected adventure, while the adults held each other in the warmth of fellowship.No: Da stormen endelig stilnet, og snøen la seg fredelig på bakken, sto Siv midt i ruinene.En: When the storm finally calmed, and the snow settled peacefully on the ground, Siv stood amidst the ruins.No: Alkoven ga henne utsikt til fjellene, og der, i stillheten, ankom en følelse av fred.En: The alcove gave her a view of the mountains, and there, in the silence, a sense of peace arrived.No: Selv om familien fortsatt var hennes ansvar, forsto hun nå at det også var greit å be om hjelp.En: Although her family still was her responsibility, she now understood that it was also okay to ask for help.No: Familie kunne være styrke, ikke bare ansvar.En: Family could be strength, not just responsibility.No: Med et nytt blikk mot fremtiden visste Siv at hun kunne balansere både tradition og sin egen tid, og at begge deler kunne eksistere side om side.En: With a new outlook on the future, Siv knew she could balance both tradition and her own time, and that both could coexist side by side.No: Hun smilte for seg selv, og vendte tilbake til familien med en ny forståelse og ro i hjertet.En: She smiled to herself and returned to her family with a new understanding and peace in her heart. Vocabulary Words:timber: tømmermysterious: mystiskanticipation: forventninghearth: ildstedceremony: seremonidevoted: hengivenpreparations: forberedelserhesitated: nøltetempting: fristetblessing: velsignelsecarvings: utskjæringermirrored: speiletwail: uledrifted: drevshelter: lyhesitation: nølingfellowship: fellesskapstorm: stormcalmed: stilnetruins: ruineralcove: alkovepeace: fredresponsibility: ansvarventure: eventyrdevote: legge sjelenwithdraw: trekke seg tilbakecircle: ringsafe: tryggedelighted: fornøydebalance: balansere

Fluent Fiction - Italian: When Ruins Speak: A Tour Guide's Unexpected Challenge Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-02-19-23-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Il sole invernale brillava su Roma, illuminando il Foro Romano con una luce dorata.En: The winter sun shone on Roma, illuminating the Foro Romano with a golden light.It: Lorenzo, guida turistica appassionata di storia, conduceva un gruppo di turisti affascinati tra le imponenti rovine.En: Lorenzo, a tour guide passionate about history, led a group of fascinated tourists through the imposing ruins.It: Poco più in là, i resti di un antico tempio suscitavano meraviglia e silenziosa ammirazione tra i presenti.En: A little further on, the remains of an ancient temple evoked wonder and silent admiration among those present.It: Chiara, una giovane donna con occhi brillanti e un cuore pieno di entusiasmo per la storia antica, si fermò a osservare i dettagli scolpiti su una colonna spezzata.En: Chiara, a young woman with bright eyes and a heart full of enthusiasm for ancient history, stopped to observe the carved details on a broken column.It: All'improvviso, una piccola distrazione le costò cara.En: Suddenly, a small distraction cost her dearly.It: Perse l'equilibrio su una pietra scivolosa e cadde a terra con un grido di dolore.En: She lost her balance on a slippery stone and fell to the ground with a cry of pain.It: Lorenzo accorse subito. "Chiara, stai bene?" chiese preoccupato.En: Lorenzo rushed over immediately. "Chiara, are you okay?" he asked worriedly.It: Chiara provò a rialzarsi, ma il dolore pulsante alla caviglia era troppo forte. "Non riesco a camminare," mormorò con una smorfia.En: Chiara tried to get up, but the throbbing pain in her ankle was too severe. "I can't walk," she murmured with a grimace.It: Rendendosi conto che la situazione era seria, Lorenzo cercò il suo telefono, ma scoprì rapidamente che non c'era segnale. "Niente linee," disse con preoccupazione.En: Realizing the situation was serious, Lorenzo looked for his phone, but quickly discovered there was no signal. "No lines," he said with concern.It: Doveva prendere una decisione rapida. "Ok, facciamo così," decise infine. "Rassicuro Chiara qui e invio qualcun altro per cercare aiuto."En: He had to make a quick decision. "Okay, let's do this," he finally decided. "I'll reassure Chiara here and send someone else to get help."It: Con gentilezza, Lorenzo aiutò Chiara a sedersi su un gradino e le legò la caviglia con una sciarpa per supporto.En: With kindness, Lorenzo helped Chiara to sit on a step and wrapped her ankle with a scarf for support.It: Rivolgendosi verso il gruppo, Lorenzo chiese con urgenza. "Qualcuno può andare a cercare una guardia o un aiuto medico?"En: Turning to the group, Lorenzo urgently asked, "Can someone go look for a guard or medical help?"It: Un turista, un giovane uomo dai capelli corti, si fece avanti. "Vado io," disse e sparì tra le antiche colonne.En: A tourist, a young man with short hair, stepped forward. "I'll go," he said and disappeared among the ancient columns.It: Lorenzo restò con Chiara, raccontandole storie della Roma antica per distrarla dal dolore.En: Lorenzo stayed with Chiara, telling her stories of ancient Roma to distract her from the pain.It: Cercava di mantenere la calma, anche se l'ansia cresceva dentro di lui.En: He tried to remain calm, even though anxiety was growing inside him.It: Il tempo passava lentamente. Ogni minuto sembrava un'ora finché, finalmente, il giovane tornò accompagnato da due guardie dell'area archeologica.En: Time passed slowly. Every minute felt like an hour until finally, the young man returned accompanied by two guards from the archaeological area.It: Una delle guardie portava una borsa di pronto soccorso.En: One of the guards carried a first aid kit.It: Sotto la supervisione di uno dei soccorritori, la caviglia di Chiara venne immobilizzata adeguatamente.En: Under the supervision of one of the rescuers, Chiara's ankle was properly immobilized.It: Presto, un'ambulanza arrivò per trasportarla a un ospedale lì vicino.En: Soon, an ambulance arrived to transport her to a nearby hospital.It: "Grazie, Lorenzo," sussurrò Chiara, commossa dalla premura del giovane guida.En: "Thank you, Lorenzo," Chiara whispered, moved by the young guide's thoughtfulness.It: Mentre il sole iniziava a scendere all'orizzonte, Lorenzo guardava l'ambulanza allontanarsi.En: As the sun began to set on the horizon, Lorenzo watched the ambulance drive away.It: Quel giorno aveva imparato una lezione importante. Essere guida turistica significava anche essere preparati per l'inaspettato.En: That day he had learned an important lesson. Being a tour guide also meant being prepared for the unexpected.It: Con un profondo respiro, Lorenzo si rasserenò.En: With a deep breath, Lorenzo calmed himself.It: Era diverso ora, più sicuro e pronto per affrontare qualsiasi sfida il futuro potesse riservargli.En: He was different now, more confident and ready to face any challenge the future might hold.It: E mentre si voltava per raggiungere il resto del gruppo, sorrise con gratitudine al cielo limpido di febbraio.En: And as he turned to rejoin the rest of the group, he smiled with gratitude at the clear February sky.It: Nell'antico cuore di Roma, Lorenzo sapeva di aver fatto la differenza.En: In the ancient heart of Roma, Lorenzo knew he had made a difference. Vocabulary Words:the sun: il solethe ruins: le rovinethe temple: il tempiothe admiration: l'ammirazionethe column: la colonnathe balance: l'equilibriothe stone: la pietrathe ground: la terrathe cry: il gridothe pain: il dolorethe ankle: la cavigliathe signal: il segnalethe scarf: la sciarpathe guard: la guardiathe kit: la borsathe ambulance: l'ambulanzathe horizon: l'orizzontethe lesson: la lezionethe future: il futurothe columns: le colonneto illuminate: illuminareto observe: osservareto balance: equilibrareto murmur: mormorareto reassure: rassicurareto distract: distrarrethe challenge: la sfidathe difference: la differenzathe breath: il respirothe sun: il sole

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Finding Light: Miguel's Journey Through Carnaval's Magic Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-02-18-23-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: Las olas acariciaban suavemente la arena blanca bajo la luz de la luna, y el sonido del mar se mezclaba con las risas y el ritmo de samba del Carnaval.En: The waves caressed the white sand gently under the moonlight, and the sound of the sea blended with the laughter and the samba beats of the Carnaval.Es: Miguel, un artista introspectivo, caminaba lentamente por la playa.En: Miguel, an introspective artist, walked slowly along the beach.Es: Sentía un dolor punzante en la cabeza.En: He felt a sharp pain in his head.Es: La migraña había llegado en el peor momento.En: The migraine had arrived at the worst moment.Es: Pero Miguel tenía un objetivo: encontrar inspiración entre las luces y la música del Carnaval.En: But Miguel had a goal: to find inspiration amid the lights and music of the Carnaval.Es: Clara y Javier acompañaban a Miguel esa noche.En: Clara and Javier accompanied Miguel that night.Es: Clara, siempre optimista, comentaba sobre las preciosas decoraciones.En: Clara, always optimistic, commented on the beautiful decorations.Es: "Mira esas linternas, Miguel," decía ella señalando las luces que colgaban entre las palmeras.En: "Look at those lanterns, Miguel," she said, pointing to the lights hanging between the palm trees.Es: "Son hermosas."En: "They are beautiful."Es: Javier, un eterno aventurero, animaba a Miguel a disfrutar del momento.En: Javier, an eternal adventurer, encouraged Miguel to enjoy the moment.Es: "El dolor pasará," le aseguraba.En: "The pain will pass," he assured him.Es: "¡Esta noche es especial!"En: "This night is special!"Es: El Carnaval estaba en pleno apogeo.En: The Carnaval was in full swing.Es: La gente bailaba al ritmo de la música.En: People danced to the rhythm of the music.Es: Olvidando por un momento su dolor, Miguel se dejó guiar por sus amigos hasta la orilla del mar.En: Forgetting his pain for a moment, Miguel let his friends guide him to the shore.Es: El tiempo pasaba y el cielo se iluminó con los primeros fuegos artificiales.En: Time passed, and the sky lit up with the first fireworks.Es: Miguel sintió que su dolor empeoraba con cada estallido de luz.En: Miguel felt that his pain worsened with each burst of light.Es: Sin embargo, algo dentro de él empezaba a cambiar.En: However, something inside him began to change.Es: Cada chispa en el cielo parecía contar una historia, y su mente, a pesar del dolor, comenzó a trazar líneas y colores.En: Each spark in the sky seemed to tell a story, and his mind, despite the pain, started to sketch lines and colors.Es: Finalmente, cuando el espectáculo alcanzó su punto culminante y el cielo era un sinfín de colores brillantes, Miguel cerró los ojos.En: Finally, when the show reached its climax, and the sky was an endless array of bright colors, Miguel closed his eyes.Es: Sintió las vibraciones de la música, el calor del verano, y la alegría a su alrededor.En: He felt the vibrations of the music, the summer heat, and the joy around him.Es: A pesar de la migraña, una sonrisa se dibujó en su rostro.En: Despite the migraine, a smile appeared on his face.Es: Cuando el último fuego artificial se apagó, Miguel abrió los ojos y miró a sus amigos.En: When the last firework faded, Miguel opened his eyes and looked at his friends.Es: "Gracias," dijo suavemente.En: "Thank you," he said softly.Es: Había encontrado ese pequeño destello de alegría que buscaba.En: He had found that small glimmer of joy he was searching for.Es: El dolor aún estaba allí, pero ahora menos importante, como un eco lejano.En: The pain was still there, but now less significant, like a distant echo.Es: Miguel había aprendido algo valioso esa noche: a veces, aunque el cuerpo sufra, el espíritu puede encontrar su camino hacia la luz.En: Miguel had learned something valuable that night: sometimes, even if the body suffers, the spirit can find its way to the light.Es: Con renovada inspiración, Miguel acarició la idea de un nuevo cuadro.En: With renewed inspiration, Miguel caressed the idea of a new painting.Es: Uno que capturara no solo el color y la luz del Carnaval, sino también la fuerza dentro de él que le permitió disfrutar de esa noche mágica.En: One that would capture not only the color and light of the Carnaval but also the strength within him that allowed him to enjoy that magical night.Es: El Carnaval le había otorgado más de lo que esperaba.En: The Carnaval had given him more than he expected.Es: Entre el dolor, había encontrado un nuevo comienzo.En: Amid the pain, he had found a new beginning. Vocabulary Words:the waves: las olasthe sand: la arenathe moonlight: la luz de la lunathe laughter: las risasthe rhythm: el ritmothe palm trees: las palmerasthe adventurer: el aventurerothe shore: la orillathe time: el tiempothe fireworks: los fuegos artificialesthe spark: la chispathe lines: las líneasthe climax: el punto culminantethe vibrations: las vibracionesthe joy: la alegríathe spirit: el espírituthe glimmer: el destellothe echo: el ecothe strength: la fuerzathe beginning: el comienzothe decorations: las decoracionesthe headache: el dolor de cabezathe inspiration: la inspiraciónthe migraine: la migrañathe artist: el artistathe goal: el objetivothe introspective: introspectivo/athe sketch: el bocetothe array: el abanicothe colors: los colores

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Chasing Winter's Muse: An Artist's Journey at Lake Balaton Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-02-17-23-34-01-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A Balaton partján a tél csöndje mindent beburkolt.En: The winter's silence wrapped everything around Lake Balaton.Hu: A vékony hópaplan és a dermesztő hideg elriasztotta a nyári nyüzsgést.En: The thin blanket of snow and the freezing cold chased away the summer bustle.Hu: Gábor, Zsófia és András sétáltak a csendes parton.En: Gábor, Zsófia, and András walked along the quiet shore.Hu: Gábor egy introspektív művész volt, aki inspirációt keresett következő festményéhez.En: Gábor was an introspective artist seeking inspiration for his next painting.Hu: Azon töprengett, hogyan örökítse meg a Balaton téli szépségét.En: He pondered how to capture the winter beauty of Balaton.Hu: Zsófia és András kevésbé lelkesedtek.En: Zsófia and András were less enthusiastic.Hu: "Nagyon hideg van, nemigaz?En: "It's very cold, isn't it?"Hu: " kérdezte Zsófia dideregve, miközben a sálát szorosabbra húzta a nyaka köré.En: Zsófia asked, shivering, as she pulled her scarf tighter around her neck.Hu: András egyetértett.En: András agreed.Hu: "Menjünk vissza, igyunk valami meleget.En: "Let's go back and drink something warm."Hu: "De Gábor nem engedett.En: But Gábor didn't relent.Hu: "Kicsit még várjunk.En: "Let's wait a bit longer.Hu: Szeretném látni a tó szépségét így télen.En: I want to see the beauty of the lake in winter.Hu: Ez más, mint nyáron," mondta reménykedve.En: It's different from summer," he said hopefully.Hu: Ám a tó eltűnt a ködszürke fátyol mögött, és csak a fagyos csend maradt.En: However, the lake vanished behind a veil of gray fog, leaving only the frosty silence.Hu: Az idő telt, és a helyzet nem változott.En: Time passed, and the situation didn't change.Hu: Zsófia és András türelme fogyott, de Gábor megmakacsolta magát.En: Zsófia and András grew impatient, but Gábor stood his ground.Hu: "Megértem, ha menni akartok.En: "I understand if you want to go.Hu: De én maradok egy kicsit még.En: But I will stay a little longer."Hu: " Zsófia megértően nézett rá.En: Zsófia looked at him understandingly.Hu: "Vigyázz magadra," mondta, és később visszatérünk érted.En: "Take care of yourself," she said, "we'll come back for you later."Hu: "Gábor magára maradt.En: Gábor was left alone.Hu: A hideg szél belekapott kabátjába, de ő nem mozdult.En: The cold wind tugged at his coat, but he did not move.Hu: Tekintete a tó felett bolyongott, mintha keresne valamit az áthatolhatatlan ködön túl.En: His gaze wandered over the lake, as if searching for something beyond the impenetrable fog.Hu: Már épp feladni készült, mikor váratlanul szétoszlott a köd, és feltárult előtte a hó- és jégvilág ragyogó szépsége.En: Just as he was about to give up, the fog unexpectedly parted, revealing the radiant beauty of a world of snow and ice.Hu: A víztükör tükörként verte vissza az ég kék derengését, a partot jéggel borított fák díszítették.En: The mirror of the water reflected the blue glow of the sky, and the shore was decorated with trees covered in ice.Hu: Gábor szíve nagyot dobbant.En: Gábor's heart skipped a beat.Hu: Gyorsan elővette a vázlatfüzetét.En: He quickly took out his sketchbook.Hu: Most érezte igazán az ihletet, amit keresett.En: Now he truly felt the inspiration he had been searching for.Hu: Ceruzája táncolt a papíron, megörökítette mindazt a szépséget, amire várt.En: His pencil danced on the paper, capturing all the beauty he had been waiting for.Hu: Zsófia és András időközben visszatértek.En: Zsófia and András returned in the meantime.Hu: Láthatták, milyen elmélyülten dolgozik Gábor.En: They could see how deeply engaged Gábor was in his work.Hu: Zsófia mosollyal figyelte barátját.En: Zsófia watched her friend with a smile.Hu: "Látod, megérte várni.En: "See, it was worth the wait."Hu: "Gábor boldogan bólintott.En: Gábor nodded happily.Hu: Megtanulta, hogy néha csak türelemre és önbizalomra van szükség.En: He learned that sometimes patience and self-confidence are all that's needed.Hu: Már nem csak a tájképet vitte haza, hanem egy új fejezetet a művészeti útján.En: He didn't just take home a landscape, but a new chapter on his artistic journey.Hu: A Balaton téli arca újra és újra inspirálta volna őt a jövőben.En: Balaton's winter face would inspire him over and over in the future.Hu: Gábor boldogan zárta össze füzetét.En: Gábor happily closed his notebook.Hu: Az útja talán nem volt egyszerű, de végül kifizetődött.En: His journey may not have been easy, but in the end, it paid off. Vocabulary Words:silence: csöndwrapped: beburkoltblanket: hópaplanintrospective: introspektívinspiration: inspirációpondered: töprengettcapture: megörökítseshivering: didergvescarf: sálrelent: engedettveil: fátyolimpenetrable: áthatolhatatlanvanished: eltűntfrosty: fagyosimpatient: türelme fogyottgaze: tekintetewandered: bolyongottunexpectedly: váratlanulmirror: víztükörradiant: ragyogóreflected: verte visszaengaged: elmélyültenpatience: türelemself-confidence: önbizalomchapter: fejezetartistic: művészetijourney: útjánrevealing: feltárultsketchbook: vázlatfüzetpencil: ceruzája

Fluent Fiction - Italian: From Artichokes to Heartstrings: A Valentine's Day Surprise Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-02-17-23-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Il sole si alzava sopra il Mercato di Small Town, tingendo i tetti di colori dorati.En: The sun rose over the Mercato di Small Town, painting the rooftops with golden colors.It: L'aria era fredda, ma l'atmosfera calda e vivace grazie alle decorazioni di San Valentino che pendevano sopra le bancarelle.En: The air was cold, yet the atmosphere was warm and lively thanks to the Valentine's Day decorations hanging above the stalls.It: Giulia si chinò per stringersi nel suo cappotto mentre camminava tra la folla.En: Giulia bent down to wrap herself tightly in her coat as she walked through the crowd.It: Era determinata a trovare gli ingredienti perfetti per la cena di San Valentino che avrebbe preparato per Marco.En: She was determined to find the perfect ingredients for the Valentine's Day dinner she would prepare for Marco.It: Giulia amava cucinare.En: Giulia loved cooking.It: Passava ore a sfogliare ricette e a sperimentare nuovi piatti.En: She spent hours leafing through recipes and experimenting with new dishes.It: Tuttavia, oggi aveva una missione speciale.En: However, today she had a special mission.It: Voleva sorprendere Marco, il suo vicino di casa e amico di lunga data, di cui aveva segretamente ammirato il sorriso e la gentilezza.En: She wanted to surprise Marco, her long-time neighbor and friend, whose smile and kindness she secretly admired.It: "Uova fresche!En: "Fresh eggs!It: Verdure di stagione!"En: Seasonal vegetables!"It: gridavano i venditori con entusiasmo.En: the vendors shouted enthusiastically.It: La folla era densa, e Giulia si fece strada con difficoltà, cercando i migliori ingredienti.En: The crowd was thick, and Giulia made her way with difficulty, searching for the best ingredients.It: Sperava di trovare dei pomodori, ma lo stand era già vuoto.En: She hoped to find tomatoes, but the stand was already empty.It: "Oh no," pensò, il battito del cuore accelerato.En: "Oh no," she thought, her heartbeat quickening.It: "Devo trovare un'alternativa!"En: "I must find an alternative!"It: Vicino, un banco aveva misticanze fresche, basilico e un misterioso cesto di carciofi.En: Nearby, a stall had fresh mixed greens, basil, and a mysterious basket of artichokes.It: Giulia esitò, non aveva mai cucinato con i carciofi prima.En: Giulia hesitated; she had never cooked with artichokes before.It: "Forse sarà una buona idea... o forse no," mormorò, combattendo con il dubbio.En: "Maybe it will be a good idea... or maybe not," she murmured, battling with doubt.It: Infine, decise di rischiare e acquistò i carciofi.En: Finally, she decided to take a chance and bought the artichokes.It: "Spero che Marco apprezzi," pensò, sistemandoli con cura nel suo cesto.En: "I hope Marco appreciates it," she thought, arranging them carefully in her basket.It: Mancava poco tempo.En: Time was running short.It: Giulia accucciò il suo cesto e si affrettò verso casa.En: Giulia gathered her basket and hurried home.It: La sua cucina era piccola, ma accogliente.En: Her kitchen was small but cozy.It: Accese la radio e cominciò a preparare il suo piatto speciale.En: She turned on the radio and began preparing her special dish.It: Sbucciava, tagliava e cucinava, mescolando ogni ingrediente.En: She peeled, chopped, and cooked, mixing each ingredient.It: I carciofi, in particolare, richiedevano attenzione.En: The artichokes, in particular, required attention.It: Durante la preparazione, il profumo dei cibi riempiva l'aria, confortandola.En: During the preparation, the aroma of the food filled the air, comforting her.It: Quando Marco arrivò, la tavola era apparecchiata con cura.En: When Marco arrived, the table was carefully set.It: Giulia sorrideva, anche se un po' nervosa.En: Giulia smiled, even though she was a bit nervous.It: Assaggiarono insieme il pasto.En: They tasted the meal together.It: Il primo desiderio di perfezione di Giulia si era dissolto, eppure, in modo sorprendente, il sapore era delizioso e armonioso.En: Giulia's initial desire for perfection had dissolved, yet surprisingly, the taste was delicious and harmonious.It: Marco sorrise, guardandola con apprezzamento.En: Marco smiled, looking at her with appreciation.It: "È meraviglioso, Giulia.En: "It's wonderful, Giulia.It: Grazie."En: Thank you."It: Durante la cena, Giulia scoprì che la risposta di Marco al suo sforzo era la vera delizia.En: During the dinner, Giulia discovered that Marco's response to her effort was the true delight.It: Aveva capito che la cucina è un atto d'amore, non solo di abilità.En: She realized that cooking is an act of love, not just skill.It: Alla fine della serata, sentì di aver vinto qualcosa di più grande del semplice successo di un piatto.En: By the end of the evening, she felt she had gained something greater than merely succeeding with a dish.It: Aveva abbracciato l'imperfezione e aveva trovato fiducia nel suo istinto.En: She had embraced imperfection and found confidence in her intuition.It: Il Mercato di Small Town, con la sua frenesia e le sue sorprese, era stato lo scenario di un piccolo cambiamento nel cuore di Giulia.En: The Mercato di Small Town, with its hustle and surprises, had been the setting for a small change in Giulia's heart.It: La sua passione aveva preso il volo, insieme alla consapevolezza che anche i piatti imperfetti possono contenere la perfezione del cuore.En: Her passion had taken flight, along with the awareness that even imperfect dishes can hold the perfection of the heart. Vocabulary Words:to rise: alzarsithe market: il mercatoto paint: tingerethe rooftops: i tettithe atmosphere: l'atmosferathe decorations: le decorazionito bend down: chinarsithe crowd: la follato be determined: essere determinato/athe recipes: le ricetteto experiment: sperimentarethe mission: la missioneto admire: ammirarethe vendors: i venditorithe basket: il cestomysterious: misterioso/athe artichokes: i carciofito hesitate: esitareto risk: rischiareto appreciate: apprezzareto prepare: preparareto peel: sbucciareto chop: tagliareto mix: mescolarethe aroma: il profumoto comfort: confortareto taste: assaggiarethe delight: la deliziathe skill: l'abilitàto embrace: abbracciare

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Taste of Tradition Meets Innovation at the Polder Cheese Fest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-02-16-23-34-01-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Het was een koude winterdag in de Nederlandse polder.En: It was a cold winter day in the Dutch polder.Nl: De sneeuw bedekte de weilanden rondom de oude molen waar het jaarlijkse kaasfestival plaatsvond.En: The snow covered the fields around the old windmill where the annual cheese festival was held.Nl: Een frisse wind bracht de geur van heerlijke kazen met zich mee.En: A fresh wind carried the scent of delicious cheeses with it.Nl: Overal stonden kraampjes en bezoekers die nieuwsgierig rondliepen.En: Stalls were set up everywhere and visitors wandered around curiously.Nl: Binnen in de molen bereidden Bram en Femke zich voor op de competitie.En: Inside the windmill, Bram and Femke were preparing for the competition.Nl: Bram was trots op zijn familiegeschiedenis als traditionele kaasmaker.En: Bram was proud of his family history as a traditional cheesemaker.Nl: Zijn kazen waren beroemd om hun rijke smaak.En: His cheeses were famous for their rich flavor.Nl: Maar Femke, vol enthousiasme, was vastbesloten om haar nieuwe smaken te introduceren.En: But Femke, full of enthusiasm, was determined to introduce her new flavors.Nl: Haar kazen waren kleurig, vol vruchten en kruiden.En: Her cheeses were colorful, filled with fruits and herbs.Nl: Bram keek met gefronste wenkbrauwen naar Femke's ingrediënten.En: Bram looked at Femke's ingredients with furrowed brows.Nl: "Kaas heeft geen paprika nodig," mompelde hij, terwijl hij zijn handen in de lucht hief.En: "Cheese doesn't need paprika," he mumbled, throwing his hands in the air.Nl: Femke lachte.En: Femke laughed.Nl: "Misschien niet, maar het kan iedereen verrassen!"En: "Maybe not, but it can surprise everyone!"Nl: De twee stonden zij aan zij in de gedeelde keuken.En: The two stood side by side in the shared kitchen.Nl: De spanning was te voelen, maar de klok tikte verder.En: The tension was palpable, but the clock ticked on.Nl: Bram hield zich aan zijn eeuwenoude recept.En: Bram stuck to his centuries-old recipe.Nl: Femke experimenteerde met nieuwe technieken.En: Femke experimented with new techniques.Nl: De tijd drong en ze hadden geen moment te verliezen.En: Time was running out, and they couldn't afford to lose a moment.Nl: Halverwege de dag besloot Femke iets van Bram te leren.En: Midday, Femke decided to learn something from Bram.Nl: Ze gebruikte een klein beetje van zijn familiekruid in haar kaas.En: She used a bit of his family spice in her cheese.Nl: "Een vleugje traditie kan geen kwaad," dacht ze.En: "A touch of tradition can't hurt," she thought.Nl: De jury begon met proeven.En: The jury began tasting.Nl: Bram en Femke wachtten zenuwachtig.En: Bram and Femke waited nervously.Nl: Plotseling stootte iemand tegen een tafel, en Brams en Femke's kazen vielen samen.En: Suddenly, someone bumped into a table, and Bram's and Femke's cheeses fell together.Nl: Kaas stroomde en mengde.En: Cheese flowed and mixed.Nl: De jury hield hun adem in, nam een hap, en toen gebeurde er iets magisch.En: The jury held their breath, took a bite, and then something magical happened.Nl: De onverwachte combinatie van hun kazen creëerde een smaak die geen van beiden ooit had bedacht.En: The unexpected combination of their cheeses created a flavor that neither had ever imagined.Nl: De jury was onder de indruk.En: The jury was impressed.Nl: "Deze unieke mix verdient een bijzondere prijs voor creativiteit en smaak!"En: "This unique mix deserves a special prize for creativity and taste!"Nl: riep een van de juryleden.En: exclaimed one of the jury members.Nl: Het festival eindigde in een feestelijke sfeer.En: The festival ended in a festive atmosphere.Nl: Bram en Femke keken elkaar met nieuwe ogen aan.En: Bram and Femke looked at each other with new eyes.Nl: Bram ontdekte dat zelfs de oudste tradities kunnen groeien.En: Bram discovered that even the oldest traditions can grow.Nl: Femke, op haar beurt, zag de kracht van een goede basis.En: Femke, in turn, saw the strength of a good foundation.Nl: Samen vierden ze hun speciale prijs.En: Together they celebrated their special prize.Nl: De nieuwe vriendschap was als een warme kaassoufflé op een koude winterdag.En: The new friendship was like a warm cheese souffle on a cold winter day.Nl: Het was een win-win moment en een Valentijnsdag om nooit te vergeten.En: It was a win-win moment and a Valentine's Day to never forget. Vocabulary Words:polder: polderfields: weilandenwindmill: molenstalls: kraampjeswandered: rondliepenproud: trotsflavor: smaakenthusiasm: enthousiasmedetermined: vastbesloteningredients: ingrediëntenfurrowed: gefronstebrows: wenkbrauwenmumbled: mompeldepalpable: te voelencenturies-old: eeuwenoudetechniques: techniekenspice: kruidjury: jurynervously: zenuwachtigunexpected: onverwachtecombination: combinatieimpressed: indrukdeserves: verdientfestive: feestelijkeatmosphere: sfeertraditions: traditiesfoundation: basisfriendship: vriendschapsouffle: kaassoufflémoment: moment

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Crisis in Bloom: A Life-Saving Adventure at Buenos Aires Garden Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-02-15-23-34-01-es Story Transcript:Es: En medio del caluroso verano en Buenos Aires, el Jardín Botánico Urbano brillaba con la vibrante vida de sus plantas exóticas.En: In the midst of the hot summer in Buenos Aires, the Jardín Botánico Urbano shone with the vibrant life of its exotic plants.Es: El aire estaba lleno del murmullo de los visitantes, ansiosos por presenciar el raro fenómeno del florecimiento de una especie única.En: The air was filled with the murmur of visitors, eager to witness the rare phenomenon of a unique species blooming.Es: Inés, una joven botánica apasionada, caminaba junto a su hermano Mateo y su mejor amiga Valeria.En: Inés, a passionate young botanist, walked alongside her brother Mateo and her best friend Valeria.Es: Sus ojos brillaban con emoción y un poco de miedo oculto, anhelando disfrutar del evento sin ningún problema.En: Her eyes sparkled with excitement and a bit of hidden fear, longing to enjoy the event without any problems.Es: Mateo caminaba junto a ella, siempre atento.En: Mateo walked beside her, always attentive.Es: Sentía una gran responsabilidad de proteger a su hermana, especialmente porque sabía de su alergia.En: He felt a great responsibility to protect his sister, especially because he knew about her allergy.Es: Valeria, por su parte, estudiaba medicina y miraba a todos los lados, expectante pero también tensa.En: Valeria, for her part, was studying medicine and looked around expectantly but also tense.Es: Sentía la presión de demostrar que podía reaccionar adecuadamente en caso de emergencia.En: She felt the pressure to prove she could react adequately in case of an emergency.Es: Mientras se acercaban a la sección del jardín donde se encontraba la flor, la multitud aumentaba.En: As they approached the section of the garden where the flower was located, the crowd grew.Es: Inés tomó una respiración profunda, disfrutando del olor a tierra fresca y hojas verdes.En: Inés took a deep breath, enjoying the smell of fresh earth and green leaves.Es: De repente, comenzó a sentirse mareada.En: Suddenly, she began to feel dizzy.Es: Mateo notó que el rostro de Inés comenzaba a enrojecer y sus ojos estaban llorosos.En: Mateo noticed that Inés's face was starting to turn red and her eyes were watery.Es: "¡Inés, estás teniendo una reacción!En: "¡Inés, estás teniendo una reacción!"Es: ", exclamó con preocupación.En: he exclaimed with concern.Es: La situación se puso caótica.En: The situation became chaotic.Es: La gente a su alrededor comenzó a advertir que algo no iba bien y se congregaba, aumentando la presión del momento.En: The people around them began to notice something was wrong and gathered, increasing the pressure of the moment.Es: Inés trató de mantener la calma, pero sus síntomas empeoraban.En: Inés tried to stay calm, but her symptoms worsened.Es: Valeria sintió que el peso del mundo caía sobre sus hombros.En: Valeria felt the weight of the world on her shoulders.Es: Tenía que hacer algo, y rápido.En: She had to do something, and fast.Es: Recordando sus estudios, Valeria sacó una jeringa de emergencia que siempre llevaba por precaución cuando salían al aire libre.En: Recalling her studies, Valeria pulled out an emergency syringe that she always carried as a precaution when they went outdoors.Es: Miró a Mateo, quien, a pesar de su pánico, logró calmar a la multitud, pidiendo espacio y manteniendo a la gente a raya.En: She looked at Mateo, who, despite his panic, managed to calm the crowd, asking for space and keeping people at bay.Es: Valeria respiró hondo, bloqueando el ruido de la multitud para concentrarse en lo que debía hacer.En: Valeria took a deep breath, blocking out the noise of the crowd to focus on what she had to do.Es: Con manos temblorosas, pero decidida, administró la inyección.En: With trembling hands, yet determined, she administered the injection.Es: El tiempo parecía detenerse.En: Time seemed to stop.Es: Inés sintió el alivio inmediato al recibir el medicamento.En: Inés felt immediate relief as the medication took effect.Es: En ese momento, un paramédico que había sido advertido de la situación llegó rápidamente.En: At that moment, a paramedic who had been alerted to the situation arrived quickly.Es: "Llegaste en el momento justo", le dijo a Valeria después de evaluar a Inés.En: "You arrived just in time," he told Valeria after assessing Inés.Es: "Tu acción rápida fue crucial".En: "Your quick action was crucial."Es: Mientras la crisis se desvanecía y Mateo sostenía con cariño y alivio la mano de su hermana, Inés sintió que no solo había escapado de la crisis física, sino que también había ganado confianza en su capacidad para manejar situaciones difíciles.En: As the crisis faded and Mateo held his sister's hand with affection and relief, Inés felt that she had not only escaped the physical crisis but had also gained confidence in her ability to handle difficult situations.Es: Valeria, por su parte, se sintió validada en su elección de carrera al ver que sus habilidades podían marcar una verdadera diferencia.En: Valeria, for her part, felt validated in her career choice upon seeing that her skills could make a real difference.Es: El sol comenzó a descender, proyectando sombras anaranjadas sobre el jardín.En: The sun began to set, casting orange shadows over the garden.Es: La flor, en todo su esplendor, era un símbolo de la belleza de la vida y de la fortaleza frente a las adversidades.En: The flower, in all its splendor, was a symbol of the beauty of life and strength in the face of adversity.Es: Juntos, los tres amigos se alejaron del tumulto, sabiendo que habían crecido como personas a través de esta experiencia.En: Together, the three friends walked away from the tumult, knowing they had grown as people through this experience.Es: Inés y Valeria se habían redescubierto, más valientes y seguras de sí mismas.En: Inés and Valeria had rediscovered themselves, braver and more self-assured.Es: Mateo, siempre el compañero fiel, sabía que su vínculo familiar se había fortalecido aún más.En: Mateo, always the faithful companion, knew that their family bond had become even stronger. Vocabulary Words:midst: el mediomurmur: el murmullophenomenon: el fenómenoblooming: el florecimientobotanist: el/la botánico(a)sparkled: brillabanexcitement: la emociónhidden: oculto/aallergy: la alergiaexpectantly: expectantetense: tenso/acrowd: la multituddizzy: mareado/awatery: llorosos/asconcern: la preocupaciónchaotic: caótico/asymptoms: los síntomassyringe: la jeringatrembling: temblorosasrelief: el alivioparamedic: el/la paramédico/aassessing: evaluandocrucial: crucialaffection: el cariñoself-assured: seguro/a de sí mismo/astrength: la fortalezaadversity: la adversidadtumult: el tumultobond: el vínculovalidated: validada

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Unforgettable El Carnaval: A Magician's Mystery in Madrid Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-02-13-23-34-01-es Story Transcript:Es: La Plaza Mayor en Madrid estaba llena de vida.En: La Plaza Mayor in Madrid was full of life.Es: En el aire, el frío del invierno se mezclaba con el calor de la celebración del Carnaval.En: In the air, the winter chill mingled with the warmth of the Carnaval celebration.Es: Máscaras de colores y trajes brillantes adornaban la plaza, y un grupo de músicos tocaba una melodía alegre.En: Colorful masks and bright costumes adorned the plaza, and a group of musicians played a cheerful melody.Es: Entre la multitud, Alejandro y Sofía miraban con curiosidad el espectáculo de un mago callejero.En: Among the crowd, Alejandro and Sofía watched with curiosity at the spectacle of a street magician.Es: El mago llevaba un sombrero alto y una capa larga.En: The magician wore a tall hat and a long cape.Es: Hacía trucos con cartas y pañuelos que parecían desaparecer y reaparecer entre sus manos.En: He performed tricks with cards and handkerchiefs that seemed to disappear and reappear in his hands.Es: De repente, el mago pidió dos voluntarios del público.En: Suddenly, the magician asked for two volunteers from the audience.Es: Sin saber cómo, Alejandro y Sofía se encontraron de pie frente a la multitud, nerviosos pero emocionados.En: Without knowing how, Alejandro and Sofía found themselves standing in front of the crowd, nervous but excited.Es: El mago explicaba su próximo truco, uno que involucraba esposas mágicas.En: The magician explained his next trick, one that involved magical handcuffs.Es: "Estas esposas desaparecerán con un simple truco de magia," prometió con una sonrisa enigmática.En: "These handcuffs will disappear with a simple magic trick," he promised with an enigmatic smile.Es: Y, de pronto, Alejandro y Sofía quedaron esposados juntos.En: And suddenly, Alejandro and Sofía were handcuffed together.Es: La multitud aplaudía y reía, mientras el mago continuaba su espectáculo, prometiendo liberar a la pareja al final.En: The crowd applauded and laughed as the magician continued his show, promising to free the pair at the end.Es: Alejandro sentía el calor subir a sus mejillas.En: Alejandro felt the heat rise to his cheeks.Es: No le gustaba ser el centro de atención.En: He didn't like being the center of attention.Es: "Tenemos que resolver esto rápido," dijo en un tono apenas audible.En: "We have to solve this quickly," he said in a barely audible tone.Es: Sofía, en cambio, sonreía ampliamente.En: Sofía, on the other hand, smiled broadly.Es: "Tranquilo, puede ser divertido.En: "Relax, it can be fun.Es: Además, ¡qué gran historia para el blog!"En: Besides, what a great story for the blog!"Es: Caminaron juntos por la plaza, observando todo a su alrededor mientras intentaban encontrar soluciones.En: They walked together through the plaza, observing everything around them while trying to find solutions.Es: La plaza rebosaba de energía: niños corrían con serpentinas, los bailarines mostraban sus habilidades y el aroma de los churros llenaba el aire.En: The plaza was bursting with energy: children ran with streamers, dancers showed off their skills, and the aroma of churros filled the air.Es: No era fácil moverse con tanta gente y esposados el uno al otro.En: It wasn't easy to move with so many people and being handcuffed to each other.Es: El primer enigma estaba en una cabina decorada con luces centelleantes.En: The first puzzle was in a booth decorated with twinkling lights.Es: Para avanzar, necesitaban resolver un pequeño rompecabezas de madera.En: To advance, they needed to solve a small wooden puzzle.Es: Alejandro estudió el diseño meticulosamente, mientras Sofía observaba desde otro ángulo, ofreciendo sugerencias con entusiasmo.En: Alejandro studied the design meticulously while Sofía observed from another angle, enthusiastically offering suggestions.Es: Juntos, encontraron una solución rápida.En: Together, they found a quick solution.Es: Al instante, un chorro de confeti cubría sus cabezas como recompensa.En: Instantly, a burst of confetti covered their heads as a reward.Es: El siguiente desafío fue identificar las banderas de varios países.En: The next challenge was to identify the flags of various countries.Es: "Esto está fácil," dijo Sofía, señalando cada bandera que reconocía.En: "This is easy," Sofía said, pointing out each flag she recognized.Es: Alejandro se unió, recordando algunos datos de geografía.En: Alejandro joined in, recalling some geography facts.Es: En poco tiempo, pasaron al siguiente punto, riendo y hablando del último viaje de Sofía.En: In no time, they moved on to the next point, laughing and talking about Sofía's last trip.Es: Finalmente, llegó el momento más complicado.En: Finally, the most complicated moment arrived.Es: En medio de la plaza, esperaban una serie de símbolos extraños esculpidos en una gran piedra.En: In the middle of the plaza, a series of strange symbols awaited them, carved into a large stone.Es: Alejandro paró a analizarlo todo con cuidado, mientras Sofia, coqueta, le daba vueltas a cada símbolo, buscando patrones.En: Alejandro paused to analyze everything carefully, while Sofía, playfully, circled each symbol, looking for patterns.Es: El tiempo parecía volar y la multitud a su alrededor empezaba a murmurar expectativas.En: Time seemed to fly, and the crowd around them began to murmur expectations.Es: "Piensa en esto como un sudoku," sugirió Alejandro.En: "Think of it as a sudoku," Alejandro suggested.Es: "Y añade un poco de imaginación," añadió Sofía.En: "And add a touch of imagination," Sofía added.Es: Fue un trabajo en equipo perfecto.En: It was a perfect team effort.Es: Justo cuando el mago regresaba para el gran final, Alejandro y Sofía, bajo los gritos y aplausos alentadores de la multitud, resolvieron el puzzle.En: Just as the magician returned for the grand finale, Alejandro and Sofía, amid encouraging cheers and applause from the crowd, solved the puzzle.Es: Con un movimiento elegante, el mago desenrolló las esposas.En: With an elegant move, the magician unraveled the handcuffs.Es: Estas se abrieron con una lluvia de purpurina que los iluminó por unos segundos.En: They opened with a shower of glitter that illuminated them for a few seconds.Es: La multitud estalló en aplausos y vítores.En: The crowd erupted in applause and cheers.Es: Alejandro sonreía ampliamente.En: Alejandro smiled broadly.Es: Fue más emocionante de lo que había esperado.En: It was more exciting than he had expected.Es: Sofía sostenía en alto su cámara, capturando la escena y sus recuerdos.En: Sofía held up her camera, capturing the scene and their memories.Es: "Debo admitir," confesó Alejandro, "que esto fue mucho más divertido de lo que pensé."En: "I must admit," Alejandro confessed, "that this was much more fun than I thought."Es: Sofía, guiñando un ojo, le respondió, "Y yo aprendí que a veces analizar un poco no está mal."En: Sofía, winking, replied, "And I learned that sometimes analyzing a bit isn't bad."Es: Juntos, se perdieron en la Plaza Mayor, llenos de historias para contar y lecciones aprendidas.En: Together, they got lost in the Plaza Mayor, filled with stories to tell and lessons learned.Es: El Carnaval siguió, pero para Alejandro y Sofía, la magia de la tarde se quedaría por siempre en su memoria.En: The Carnaval continued, but for Alejandro and Sofía, the magic of the afternoon would stay forever in their memory. Vocabulary Words:the chill: el fríothe warmth: el calorthe mask: la máscarathe costume: el trajethe melody: la melodíathe curiosity: la curiosidadthe spectacle: el espectáculothe magician: el magothe audience: el públicoenigmatic: enigmáticathe applause: los aplausosbarely audible: apenas audiblethe aroma: el aromathe booth: la cabinathe puzzle: el rompecabezasmeticulously: meticulosamentethe confetti: el confetithe challenge: el desafíothe flags: las banderasthe expectations: las expectativasthe symbol: el símbolothe imagination: la imaginaciónthe teamwork: el trabajo en equipothe finale: el gran finalelegant: elegantethe glitter: la purpurinathe memory: la memoriathe camera: la cámarato admit: admitirto wink: guiñar un ojo

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Skating into Love: Linnea and Emil's Icy Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-02-12-23-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Den kalla vinterluften fyllde Stockholm på alla hjärtans dag.En: The cold winter air filled Stockholm on Valentine's Day.Sv: Snö låg som ett täcke över Rålambshovsparken där isbanan glittrade under små ljusslingor.En: Snow lay like a blanket over Rålambshovsparken where the ice rink sparkled under small strings of lights.Sv: Linnea och Emil skulle mötas för sin första dejt just här, vid skridskobanan.En: Linnea and Emil were going to meet for their first date right here, at the skating rink.Sv: Linnea var nervös.En: Linnea was nervous.Sv: Hon hade knappt sovit kvällen innan, full av fjärilar i magen.En: She had barely slept the night before, full of butterflies in her stomach.Sv: Hon hade velat göra ett bra intryck på Emil, men tanken att snubbla på isen gjorde henne ännu mer osäker.En: She wanted to make a good impression on Emil, but the thought of stumbling on the ice made her even more insecure.Sv: Med röda kinder och en varm vinterjacka kämpade hon mot sin oro.En: With red cheeks and a warm winter jacket, she battled her worries.Sv: Emil å andra sidan var charmig som vanligt, men han kände också av pressen.En: Emil, on the other hand, was charming as usual, but he also felt the pressure.Sv: Han ville att deras dejt skulle bli något speciellt.En: He wanted their date to be something special.Sv: Med ett leende såg han Linnea närma sig.En: With a smile, he watched Linnea approach.Sv: "Hej, Linnea!"En: "Hi, Linnea!"Sv: hälsade Emil och tog hennes hand när hon var nära.En: greeted Emil as he took her hand when she was close.Sv: "Redo att åka skridskor?"En: "Ready to skate?"Sv: "Ja, eller... nästan," svarade Linnea och skrattade osäkert.En: "Yes, or... almost," replied Linnea with a nervous laugh.Sv: "Jag är inte så bra på det här."En: "I'm not very good at this."Sv: De snörade på sig skridskorna och gled ut på isen.En: They laced up their skates and glided out onto the ice.Sv: Linnea kämpade lite, hennes ben kändes som gelé.En: Linnea struggled a bit, her legs felt like jelly.Sv: Plötsligt började hon tappa balansen, men innan hon föll, fångade Emil henne i famnen.En: Suddenly she began to lose her balance, but before she fell, Emil caught her in his arms.Sv: "Åh, förlåt, jag är så klumpig!"En: "Oh, sorry, I'm so clumsy!"Sv: utbrast Linnea, men Emil bara log.En: exclaimed Linnea, but Emil just smiled.Sv: "Det är ingen fara.En: "No worries.Sv: Vi är här för att ha kul, inte att vara perfekta."En: We're here to have fun, not to be perfect."Sv: Med ett djupt andetag bestämde sig Linnea för att slappna av.En: With a deep breath, Linnea decided to relax.Sv: Hon tog Emils hand, och de åkte sida vid sida.En: She took Emil's hand, and they skated side by side.Sv: Ju mer de skrattade åt sina tillkortakommanden, desto mer kände de en genuin koppling.En: The more they laughed at their shortcomings, the more they felt a genuine connection.Sv: Tiden flög iväg.En: Time flew by.Sv: Snart satt de på en bänk vid sidan av isbanan med varsin kopp het choklad.En: Soon they sat on a bench by the side of the ice rink with a cup of hot chocolate each.Sv: Snöflingorna föll mjukt runt dem, och stadens brus kändes långt borta.En: Snowflakes fell softly around them, and the noise of the city felt far away.Sv: "Tack för idag," sa Linnea.En: "Thank you for today," said Linnea.Sv: "Det var verkligen roligt."En: "It was really fun."Sv: "Tack själv," svarade Emil, "Vi borde absolut göra det här igen."En: "Thank you," Emil replied, "We should definitely do this again."Sv: Linnea log, och för första gången den dagen kände hon sig självsäker.En: Linnea smiled, and for the first time that day, she felt confident.Sv: Hon insåg att det var okej att inte vara perfekt.En: She realized that it was okay not to be perfect.Sv: Det viktigaste var att vara äkta.En: The most important thing was to be genuine.Sv: När skymningen föll över Stockholm, satte de upp ett nytt datum för att ses igen.En: As dusk fell over Stockholm, they set up a new date to see each other again.Sv: Det här var bara början.En: This was just the beginning. Vocabulary Words:blanket: täckerink: isbanasparkled: glittradeimpression: intryckstumbling: snubblainsecure: osäkernervous: nervöscharming: charmigpressure: pressenlace up: snöra påglided: gledjelly: geléclumsy: klumpiggenuine: genuinconnection: kopplingshortcomings: tillkortakommandensnowflakes: snöflingornoisy: brusconfident: självsäkerrealized: insågperfect: perfektdusk: skymningset up: satte uppbeginning: börjanapproach: närma sigstruggled: kämpadebalance: balansencaught: fångadeexclaimed: utbrastbattled: kämpade

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Love and Code: A Budapest Startup Venture Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-02-11-23-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A hó csendesen hullott Budapest utcáira, csillogó vékony réteget képezve a járdákon.En: The snow quietly fell on the streets of Budapest, forming a sparkling thin layer on the sidewalks.Hu: Az emberek sietve haladtak a kávézókból és munkába, kabátjukat szorosabbra húzva a hideg ellen.En: People hurried from cafes to work, pulling their coats tighter against the cold.Hu: Az inkubátorház modern, üveg falai szinte ragyogtak az utcai fények alatt.En: The modern glass walls of the incubator house almost glowed under the streetlights.Hu: Odabent izgalom és feszültség uralkodott.En: Inside, excitement and tension prevailed.Hu: Az új szoftver bemutatójára készülve fiatal vállalkozók járkáltak panelről panelre, próbálgatták a prezentációkat.En: Young entrepreneurs walked from panel to panel, testing presentations in preparation for the new software launch.Hu: Zoltán, a részletekre mindig odafigyelő programozó, a számítógépe előtt ült, ujjaival gyorsan pötyögött a billentyűzeten.En: Zoltán, a programmer always attentive to details, sat in front of his computer, his fingers typing rapidly on the keyboard.Hu: A startup csapatuk új termékét ma indítják útjára, és mindenki céltudatosan tevékenykedett.En: Their startup team was launching their new product today, and everyone was working purposefully.Hu: Bár a lelke mélyén Zoltánt nem csak a szoftver sikeressége foglalkoztatta.En: However, deep down, Zoltán was not only concerned with the software's success.Hu: Szívében régóta dédelgetett érzések lapultak munkatársa, Katalin iránt, aki a marketing részleget vezette.En: Long-nurtured feelings lay hidden in his heart for his colleague, Katalin, who led the marketing department.Hu: Katalin mindig mosolygós volt, lelkesedése mindenkit magával ragadott.En: Katalin was always cheerful, her enthusiasm captivating everyone.Hu: Zoltán bármit megtett volna, hogy elnyerje a lány szívét, de képtelen volt kifejezni az érzelmeit.En: Zoltán would have done anything to win her heart, but he was unable to express his feelings.Hu: Aznap este azonban elhatározta, hogy Valentin-napon más lesz.En: However, he decided that on Valentine's Day, things would be different.Hu: Mindenáron átad egy levelet Katalinnak, amiben megfogalmazza érzéseit.En: He was determined to give Katalin a letter expressing his feelings.Hu: De a szoftver nem volt tökéletes.En: But the software wasn't perfect.Hu: Az utolsó pillanatban hibák bukkantak fel, amelyek veszélyeztették az egész projektet.En: Errors emerged at the last minute, threatening the entire project.Hu: Zoltán remegő kézzel próbálta helyrehozni a dolgokat.En: With trembling hands, Zoltán tried to fix the issues.Hu: Érezte, hogy ez a stressz csak fokozza amúgy is meglévő félelmeit, hogy elmondja Katalinnak, mit érez iránta.En: He felt that the stress only heightened his existing fears of telling Katalin how he felt about her.Hu: Úgy döntött, hogy az éjszakát is az inkubátorházban tölti, hogy rendbe hozza a programot.En: He decided to spend the night at the incubator house to fix the program.Hu: A gép fényéhez hajolva készülődött, miközben egy fehér lapot is gépelt előtte, amin a titkos levele is élesedett.En: Leaning into the light of the machine, he prepared, while a white sheet of paper before him became the canvas for his secret letter.Hu: Ha nem tudja szavakban elmondani, hát papíron megteszi.En: If he couldn't say it with words, he'd do it on paper.Hu: Másnap reggel a bemutató a tervek szerint indult.En: The next morning, the presentation started as planned.Hu: A fiatal vállakozók csendben figyelték a nagy képernyőt, mikor a szoftver bemutatásra került.En: The young entrepreneurs quietly watched the large screen as the software was presented.Hu: Zoltán szíve majd kiugrott a helyéről, tudva, hogy minden szempár őt figyeli.En: Zoltán's heart was about to leap out of his chest, knowing every eye was on him.Hu: És akkor megtörtént a legrosszabb: a képernyő megdermedt egy pillanatra, majd hibaüzenet jelent meg.En: And then the worst happened: the screen froze momentarily, followed by an error message.Hu: A csend feszültté vált.En: The room became tensely silent.Hu: Zoltán összeszedte minden bátorságát.En: Zoltán gathered all his courage.Hu: Gyorsan rákapcsolódott a rendszerre, ujjai szinte villámként cikáztak a billentyűkön.En: He quickly connected to the system, his fingers darting across the keys like lightning.Hu: Az idő vészesen fogyott, de sikerült átírnia a hibás kódot.En: Time was running out, but he managed to rewrite the faulty code.Hu: A kép újra elindult, a bemutató folytatódhatott.En: The image resumed, and the presentation could continue.Hu: A terem megkönnyebbült sóhajjal töltekezett meg.En: The room filled with a sigh of relief.Hu: A prezentáció végeztével Zoltán megkönnyebbült.En: After the presentation, Zoltán felt relieved.Hu: Arca enyhén izzadt a koncentrálás és feszültség hatására, de a siker öröme elhalványította minden félelmét.En: His face was slightly sweaty from concentration and tension, but the joy of success overshadowed all his fears.Hu: Ránézett Katalinra, aki elismerően mosolygott rá.En: He glanced at Katalin, who smiled at him approvingly.Hu: Ekkor eldöntötte: odaadja a levelet.En: Then he decided: he would give her the letter.Hu: Zoltán odalépett Katalinhoz, szíve erőteljesen kalapált.En: Zoltán stepped up to Katalin, his heart pounding hard.Hu: Előhúzta a levelet és átnyújtotta neki.En: He pulled out the letter and handed it to her.Hu: Katalin meglepett mosollyal vette át.En: Katalin accepted it with a surprised smile.Hu: Zoltán kimondani képtelen volt, de a levél beszélt helyette.En: Zoltán was unable to speak, but the letter spoke for him.Hu: Este hazafelé tartott a hóesésben, Zoltán úgy érezte, sokkal könnyebb a lelke.En: That evening, as he headed home in the snowfall, Zoltán felt a weight lifted from his soul.Hu: Bármi válasz érkezik, ő megtette a lépést.En: Whatever response he received, he had taken the step.Hu: Rájött, hogy a sebezhetőség is lehet erősség.En: He realized that vulnerability could be a strength.Hu: Az inkubátorház vibráló fényei mögött pedig folytatódott az élet, új ötletekkel és új reményekkel telve.En: Behind the vibrant lights of the incubator house, life continued, filled with new ideas and new hopes. Vocabulary Words:sparkling: csillogólayer: rétegincubator: inkubátorexcitement: izgalomtension: feszültségentrepreneurs: vállalkozókpanel: panelprogrammer: programozóattentive: odafigyelőnurtured: dédelgetettfeelings: érzésekcolleague: munkatársenthusiasm: lelkesedéscaptivating: magával ragadóexpress: kifejeznidetermined: elhatároztaerrors: hibákemerged: bukkantak felthreatening: veszélyeztettéktrembling: remegőcanvas: vászonfrozen: megdermedtmomentarily: egy pillanatracourage: bátorságdarting: cikázósigh: sóhajapprovingly: elismerőenvulnerability: sebezhetőségvibrant: vibrálóhopes: remények

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Mystery in Snow: Art Historians & Detectives Unite Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-02-10-23-34-01-nl Story Transcript:Nl: In de stille, witte wereld van de Keukenhof Tuinen, bedekt met een dikke deken van sneeuw, dwaalde Maarten rond.En: In the quiet, white world of the Keukenhof Tuinen, covered with a thick blanket of snow, Maarten wandered around.Nl: Het was Valentijnsdag, maar de tuinen, normaal vol met duizenden bezoekers, voelden verlaten en spookachtig aan zonder de kleurenpracht van de tulpen.En: It was Valentine's Day, but the gardens, normally packed with thousands of visitors, felt deserted and eerie without the vibrant colors of the tulips.Nl: Maarten was een nieuwsgierige kunsthistoricus.En: Maarten was a curious art historian.Nl: Hij droomde vaak van erkenning voor zijn werk.En: He often dreamed of recognition for his work.Nl: Vandaag zocht hij naar een vermist artefact.En: Today, he was searching for a missing artifact.Nl: Dit artefact, zo ging het gerucht, was ergens in de tuin verborgen.En: This artifact, according to rumors, was hidden somewhere in the garden.Nl: Maarten had gehoord dat Sanne, een slimme detective met een persoonlijke geschiedenis in kunstroof, in de buurt was.En: Maarten had heard that Sanne, a smart detective with a personal history in art theft, was nearby.Nl: Hij besloot haar hulp in te roepen.En: He decided to enlist her help.Nl: Sanne had een scherpe blik en een sterk gevoel voor rechtvaardigheid.En: Sanne had a keen eye and a strong sense of justice.Nl: Haar motivatie kwam door een persoonlijk verlies.En: Her motivation stemmed from a personal loss.Nl: Samen zouden ze dit mysterie oplossen.En: Together, they would solve this mystery.Nl: Ze begonnen hun zoektocht bij een groot standbeeld, waarvan ze verwachtten dat het de sleutel in zich zou dragen.En: They began their search at a large statue, which they expected would hold the key.Nl: De sneeuw begon zwaarder te vallen.En: The snow started to fall heavier.Nl: De tijd drong, want de tuinen zouden spoedig sluiten voor het seizoen.En: Time was of the essence, as the gardens would soon close for the season.Nl: "We hebben een plan nodig," zei Sanne, terwijl ze haar handen in de zakken van haar jas stak.En: "We need a plan," Sanne said, as she tucked her hands into the pockets of her coat.Nl: Maarten knikte.En: Maarten nodded.Nl: Hij voelde de druk en wist dat ze geen tijd te verliezen hadden.En: He felt the pressure and knew they could not afford to waste any time.Nl: Met een zaklamp in de hand onderzochten ze elke hoek van het standbeeld.En: With a flashlight in hand, they examined every corner of the statue.Nl: De kou beet in hun gezichten, maar hun vastberadenheid hield hen warm.En: The cold bit into their faces, but their determination kept them warm.Nl: Terwijl Sanne het marmer aanraakte, voelde ze iets ongewoons.En: As Sanne touched the marble, she felt something unusual.Nl: "Hier!"En: "Here!"Nl: riep ze, en ze wees naar een verborgen compartiment.En: she exclaimed, pointing to a hidden compartment.Nl: Met gezamenlijke inspanning openden ze het compartiment.En: With joint effort, they opened the compartment.Nl: Binnenin lag het vermiste artefact, schitterend en onaangeraakt.En: Inside lay the missing artifact, shining and untouched.Nl: Net op dat moment hoorden ze de deur van de tuinen dichtvallen.En: Just at that moment, they heard the doors of the gardens closing.Nl: De bewakers waren bezig met de sluiting.En: The guards were preparing to lock up.Nl: Ze moesten snel handelen.En: They had to act quickly.Nl: Sanne pakte het artefact stevig vast, en samen renden ze naar de uitgang.En: Sanne grasped the artifact firmly, and together they ran for the exit.Nl: Met slechts seconden over bereikte Maarten en Sanne de poorten en konden ze de tuinen verlaten.En: With only seconds to spare, Maarten and Sanne reached the gates and managed to leave the gardens.Nl: Terug in het museum plaatsten ze het artefact voorzichtig op zijn plek.En: Back at the museum, they carefully placed the artifact in its spot.Nl: Maarten keek naar Sanne en glimlachte.En: Maarten looked at Sanne and smiled.Nl: "Ik had het nooit alleen gekund," gaf hij toe.En: "I could never have done it alone," he admitted.Nl: Sanne knikte en voelde eindelijk een last van haar schouders vallen.En: Sanne nodded and finally felt a weight lift from her shoulders.Nl: Ze had niet alleen een zaak opgelost, maar ook een deel van haar verleden afgesloten.En: She had not only solved a case but also closed a chapter of her past.Nl: Die dag leerde Maarten dat teamwork veel belangrijker was dan persoonlijke roem.En: That day, Maarten learned that teamwork was much more important than personal fame.Nl: En Sanne vond rust in het feit dat gerechtigheid was geschied.En: And Sanne found peace in the fact that justice had been served.Nl: Hoewel de winter de tulpen van de Keukenhof Tuinen bedekte, bloeide er een nieuwe vriendschap.En: Although winter covered the tulips of the Keukenhof Tuinen, a new friendship blossomed. Vocabulary Words:quiet: stilleblanket: dekendeserted: verlateneerie: spookachtigcurious: nieuwsgierigerecognition: erkenningartifact: artefactrumors: geruchtenlist: in te roepenkeen: scherpejustice: rechtvaardigheidmotivation: motivatiestatue: standbeeldessence: tijd drongpockets: zakkenpressure: drukexamined: onderzochtenunusual: ongewoonscompartment: compartimentuntouched: onaangeraaktguards: bewakersfirmly: stevigexit: uitgangmanaged: kondencarefully: voorzichtigadmitted: gaf toeweight: lastsolved: opgelostjustice: gerechtigheidblossomed: bloeide

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Navigating Life's Fjords: Embracing the Unexpected Voyage Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-02-07-23-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Sigrid stod på dekk av båten, øynene strålte av forventning.En: Sigrid stood on the deck of the boat, her eyes shining with anticipation.No: Geirangerfjorden lå foran dem, majestetisk og stille under vinterens teppe.En: The Geirangerfjorden lay before them, majestic and quiet under winter's blanket.No: Snøen dekket fjellene som reiste seg bratt på hver side.En: Snow covered the mountains that rose steeply on each side.No: Leif, ved hennes side, studerte kartet i hendene sine.En: Leif, beside her, studied the map in his hands.No: Han elsket å planlegge hver detalj, men i dag hadde han lovet Sigrid å være mer spontan.En: He loved planning every detail, but today he had promised Sigrid to be more spontaneous.No: "Det er vakkert, ikke sant?En: "It's beautiful, isn't it?"No: " Sigrid pekte mot de glitrende isvannene.En: Sigrid pointed towards the sparkling icy waters.No: Leif nikket, men plutselig ble ansiktet hans blekt.En: Leif nodded, but suddenly his face turned pale.No: "Jeg føler meg ikke så bra," sa han, stemmen var svak.En: "I don't feel so well," he said, his voice weak.No: Sigrid la en hånd på armen hans, engstelige streif av bekymring i øynene hennes.En: Sigrid placed a hand on his arm, anxious hints of worry in her eyes.No: De stod midt i et vakkert naturunderverk, men nå var Sigrid ikke sikker på hva hun skulle gjøre.En: They stood in the midst of a beautiful natural wonder, but now Sigrid wasn't sure what to do.No: "Vi kan snu," foreslo hun forsiktig.En: "We can turn back," she suggested cautiously.No: Men Leif ristet på hodet.En: But Leif shook his head.No: "Jeg vil ikke ødelegge reisen for deg.En: "I don't want to ruin the trip for you."No: "Han satt seg ned, og Sigrid kjente at pulsen økte.En: He sat down, and Sigrid felt her pulse quicken.No: Hun måtte ta en beslutning.En: She had to make a decision.No: De hadde planlagt denne turen så lenge.En: They had planned this trip for so long.No: Men helsen hans kom først.En: But his health came first.No: Hun bokstavelig talt løp inn i båtens lille lugar.En: She literally ran into the small cabin of the boat.No: Der fant hun en nødsett med medisin og teppe.En: There she found an emergency kit with medicine and a blanket.No: Vær fleksibel, husket hun Leif si en gang.En: Be flexible, she remembered Leif once saying.No: Kanskje det var på tide å bruke denne filosofien.En: Perhaps it was time to use this philosophy.No: Tilbake på dekk, pakket hun Leif inn i teppet og gav ham litt medisin.En: Back on the deck, she wrapped Leif in the blanket and gave him some medicine.No: "Vi kan gjøre dette," sa hun med en stemme full av viljestyrke.En: "We can do this," she said with a voice full of determination.No: Leif smilte svakt.En: Leif smiled faintly.No: Tiden gikk sakte, men medisinen begynte å virke.En: Time passed slowly, but the medicine began to work.No: Leif pustet litt lettere, og Sigrid følte seg litt mer avslappet.En: Leif breathed a bit easier, and Sigrid felt a little more at ease.No: Selv om turen ikke gikk som planlagt, fant de fred i å være tilstede i øyeblikket.En: Even though the trip did not go as planned, they found peace in being present in the moment.No: Fjorden omkring dem var stille.En: The fjord around them was silent.No: En stillhet som virket nesten helbredende.En: A silence that seemed almost healing.No: Sigrid så på Leif som lå der, hans pust mer rolig nå.En: Sigrid looked at Leif lying there, his breathing more calm now.No: "Vi trenger ikke å ha alt planlagt," sa hun.En: "We don't need to have everything planned," she said.No: "Det er skjønnhet i det uventede.En: "There's beauty in the unexpected."No: " Leif, som var en praktisk mann, nikket sakte.En: Leif, who was a practical man, nodded slowly.No: "Kanskje du har rett.En: "Maybe you're right."No: "Resten av turen tok de langsomt.En: The rest of the trip they took slowly.No: Med Leif på bedringens vei og fjorden omsluttet av fredelig stillhet, opplevde de sammen den usikkerheten livet kan bringe, og verdien av å finne skjønnhet i det uforutsigbare.En: With Leif on the mend and the fjord enveloped in peaceful silence, they experienced together the uncertainty life can bring, and the value of finding beauty in the unpredictable.No: Når båten vendte tilbake mot havnen, visste både Sigrid og Leif at de hadde forandret seg litt.En: As the boat turned back towards the harbor, both Sigrid and Leif knew they had changed a bit.No: Sigrid følte seg mer sikker på seg selv, og Leif lærte at det var greit å slippe litt kontroll.En: Sigrid felt more confident in herself, and Leif learned that it was okay to let go of a little control.No: Geirangerfjorden, om vinteren, hadde ikke bare vært en storslått bakgrunn, men også en stille lærer i livets besynderlige veier.En: Geirangerfjorden, in winter, had not only been a magnificent backdrop but also a quiet teacher in life's peculiar paths. Vocabulary Words:anticipation: forventningmajestic: majestetiskblanket: teppesteeply: brattspontaneous: spontansparkling: glitrendepale: blektanxious: engsteligecautiously: forsiktigruin: ødeleggedecision: beslutningemergency: nødsettflexible: fleksibeldetermination: viljestyrkeease: avslappetpresent: tilstedesilence: stillhetcalm: roligunexpected: uventedepractical: praktiskmend: bedringens veiuncertainty: usikkerhetenunpredictable: uforutsigbareharbor: havnenconfidence: sikkerchange: forandretpeculiar: besynderligebackdrop: bakgrunnhealing: helbredendephilosophy: filosofien

Fluent Fiction - French: Unlocking Virtual Treasures: A Tale of Tech and Teamwork Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-01-31-23-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: La ville de la technologie, avec ses gratte-ciels futuristes et ses lumières néon, brillait intensément sous le ciel d'hiver.En: The city of technology, with its futuristic skyscrapers and neon lights, shone brightly under the winter sky.Fr: Julien, un jeune programmeur, était assis devant son ordinateur.En: Julien, a young programmer, was seated in front of his computer.Fr: Il adorait ce monde high-tech où réalité virtuelle et réalité augmentée se mêlaient sans effort.En: He loved this high-tech world where virtual reality and augmented reality seamlessly merged.Fr: Un jour, en jouant à son jeu préféré, "Trésor Virtuel", il trouva quelque chose d'étrange. Un message secret, codé dans le jeu.En: One day, while playing his favorite game, "Trésor Virtuel," he found something strange: a secret message, coded into the game.Fr: Julien était intrigué.En: Julien was intrigued.Fr: Il savait que ce message pouvait le mener à un trésor caché.En: He knew that this message could lead him to a hidden treasure.Fr: Mais il y avait un problème.En: But there was a problem.Fr: Ce message était complexe.En: This message was complex.Fr: Julien avait besoin d'aide.En: Julien needed help.Fr: Il prit une grande respiration et se rappela son objectif : résoudre ce mystère pour devenir célèbre dans la communauté technologique.En: He took a deep breath and remembered his goal: to solve this mystery to become famous in the tech community.Fr: Malgré sa peur de l'échec public, il décida de demander de l'aide à deux autres experts.En: Despite his fear of public failure, he decided to seek help from two other experts.Fr: Il contacta Claire, une cryptographe brillante, et Marc, un hacker reconnu.En: He contacted Claire, a brilliant cryptographer, and Marc, a renowned hacker.Fr: Ensemble, ils formèrent une équipe inattendue.En: Together, they formed an unexpected team.Fr: Julien hésitait à faire confiance à Marc, mais il n'avait pas le choix.En: Julien hesitated to trust Marc, but he had no choice.Fr: Chaque minute comptait.En: Every minute counted.Fr: Un après-midi, alors que la neige commençait à tomber dehors, ils se retrouvèrent dans le bureau de Julien.En: One afternoon, as snow began to fall outside, they met in Julien's office.Fr: Les doigts de Claire dansaient sur le clavier, cherchant des indices dans le code.En: Claire's fingers danced over the keyboard, searching for clues in the code.Fr: Marc, concentré, essayait de contourner les mesures de sécurité du jeu.En: Marc, focused, was trying to bypass the game's security measures.Fr: Soudain, Claire s'exclama : "J'ai trouvé un passage secret !".En: Suddenly, Claire exclaimed, "I've found a secret passage!"Fr: Marc, les yeux pétillants, ajouta : "Mais il est protégé par un dernier code."En: Marc, with eyes sparkling, added, "But it's protected by one last code."Fr: Le temps pressait.En: Time was running out.Fr: Le jeu était devenu une course virtuelle.En: The game had become a virtual race.Fr: Ils devaient résoudre le code avant les autres participants.En: They had to solve the code before the other participants.Fr: Julien, sans réfléchir, prit les commandes.En: Without thinking, Julien took control.Fr: Il ferma les yeux un instant, respira profondément, et se concentra.En: He closed his eyes for a moment, breathed deeply, and concentrated.Fr: Les chiffres et les lettres se mêlaient dans sa tête.En: Numbers and letters mingled in his mind.Fr: Puis, tout devint clair.En: Then, everything became clear.Fr: Il tapa rapidement la solution.En: He quickly typed the solution.Fr: Le code était décrypté.En: The code was decrypted.Fr: Un message apparut à l'écran.En: A message appeared on the screen.Fr: Le vrai trésor n'était pas un objet, mais un nouveau niveau du jeu.En: The real treasure was not an object but a new level of the game.Fr: Ce niveau permettait aux joueurs d'acquérir des points de connaissance et d'apprentissage.En: This level allowed players to acquire knowledge and learning points.Fr: Julien comprit que le vrai gain était l'expérience et le savoir.En: Julien understood that the true gain was the experience and know-how.Fr: Il partagea cette découverte avec Claire et Marc.En: He shared this discovery with Claire and Marc.Fr: Ensemble, ils décidèrent d'offrir cette nouveauté au monde entier.En: Together, they decided to offer this new feature to the whole world.Fr: Julien sourit, réalisant une leçon précieuse.En: Julien smiled, realizing a valuable lesson.Fr: La collaboration valait plus que la compétition, et le partage était la vraie clef du succès.En: Collaboration was worth more than competition, and sharing was the true key to success.Fr: En quittant le bureau, les trois amis regardèrent la ville brillante.En: As they left the office, the three friends looked at the shining city.Fr: Julien, plus sûr de lui, était prêt à affronter ce monde incroyable avec ses nouvelles convictions.En: Julien, more confident in himself, was ready to face this incredible world with his new convictions. Vocabulary Words:the skyscraper: le gratte-cielfuturistic: futuristethe neon light: la lumière néonto shine: brillerthe programmer: le programmeurto merge: se mêlerto code: coderthe mystery: le mystèrethe expert: l'expertthe cryptographer: le cryptographe / la cryptographethe hacker: le hackerunexpected: inattendu(e)the clue: l'indiceto bypass: contournerthe passage: le passagethe security measure: la mesure de sécuritéto decrypt: décrypterto acquire: acquérirthe knowledge: le savoirto share: partagerto offer: offrirthe feature: la nouveautécollaboration: la collaborationcompetition: la compétitionthe conviction: la convictionto concentrate: se concentrerto type: taperthe goal: l'objectifto seek help: demander de l'aideexperience: l'expérience

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Facing Fear: A Snowy Day of Hope and Healing Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-01-30-23-34-01-da Story Transcript:Da: Snefnuggene dansede langsomt udenfor vinduet og dækkede verden i et blødt, hvidt tæppe.En: The snowflakes danced slowly outside the window, covering the world in a soft, white blanket.Da: Indenfor i det sterile venteværelse med de falmede blå stole var der en stille uro.En: Inside the sterile waiting room with the faded blue chairs, there was a quiet unrest.Da: Kasper sad og stirrede på døren til operationsstuen.En: Kasper sat staring at the door to the operating room.Da: Hans fingre trommede nervøst på armlænet.En: His fingers drummed nervously on the armrest.Da: Ved siden af ham sad Anders og forsøgte at bevare roen.En: Next to him, Anders tried to remain calm.Da: Ingen af dem sagde noget, men begge tænkte det samme – ville Mette være okay?En: Neither of them spoke, but both were thinking the same thing – would Mette be okay?Da: Kasper's tanker kørte i ring.En: Kasper's thoughts were spinning.Da: Hans søster Mette var på operationsbordet, og han kunne bare sidde her og vente.En: His sister Mette was on the operating table, and all he could do was sit here and wait.Da: Tiden sneglede sig af sted som is, der smelter.En: Time crawled by like ice melting.Da: Enkelte sygeplejersker gik forbi, for travle til at bemærke de bekymrede ansigter af de ventende.En: A few nurses passed by, too busy to notice the worried faces of the ones waiting.Da: Anders forsøgte at bryde stilheden med beroligende ord, men selv hans stemme bar præg af usikkerhed.En: Anders tried to break the silence with reassuring words, but even his voice had a tinge of uncertainty.Da: Timerne gik langsomt.En: The hours passed slowly.Da: Kasper tænkte på at ringe til resten af familien, men kom i tanke om Mettes ønske om privatliv.En: Kasper thought about calling the rest of the family but remembered Mette's wish for privacy.Da: Skulle han bryde hendes tillid for at give andre besked?En: Should he break her trust to inform others?Da: I sin tvivl valgte han at holde mobilen i lommen, mens uro lagde sig som en klump i maven.En: In his doubt, he chose to keep the phone in his pocket, while unease settled like a lump in his stomach.Da: Men til sidst kunne han ikke holde det ud længere.En: But eventually, he couldn't stand it any longer.Da: Han tog en dyb indånding og besluttede sig for at finde en sygeplejerske.En: He took a deep breath and decided to find a nurse.Da: Da en kvindelig læge kom ud fra operationstuen, gik han hen til hende.En: When a female doctor came out of the operating room, he approached her.Da: Hans stemme var rolig, men beslutsom: ”Undskyld, kan vi få en opdatering om Mette?” Lægen smilede venligt til ham.En: His voice was calm but determined: “Excuse me, can we get an update on Mette?” The doctor smiled kindly at him.Da: ”Operationen gik godt, og Mette hviler nu.En: “The operation went well, and Mette is now resting.Da: Hun vil snart blive overført til opvågningen.” Lettet pustede Kasper ud.En: She will soon be transferred to recovery.” Relieved, Kasper exhaled.Da: Hans frygt smeltede som sne i solens varme.En: His fear melted like snow in the sun's warmth.Da: Anders klappede ham på skulderen, og de delte et øjeblik af fælles lettelse.En: Anders patted him on the shoulder, and they shared a moment of mutual relief.Da: Kasper kiggede på snefnuggene udenfor.En: Kasper looked at the snowflakes outside.Da: Det betryggende svar gav ham en ny form for styrke.En: The reassuring answer gave him a new kind of strength.Da: Han lærte, at nogle gange er det bedre at handle, end at lade frygt lamme én.En: He learned that sometimes it's better to act than to let fear paralyze you.Da: Mens han sad der ved siden af Anders, vidste Kasper, at han havde fået andet end gode nyheder den dag.En: As he sat there next to Anders, Kasper realized he had gained more than just good news that day.Da: Han havde lært værdien af håb og tålmodighed, samt hvordan man finder trøst i andres bekymringer.En: He had learned the value of hope and patience, and how to find comfort in others' concern.Da: Det var en lærdom, der ville holde gennem mange vintersnevejr.En: It was a lesson that would last through many winter snowstorms. Vocabulary Words:snowflakes: snefnuggenedanced: dansedesterile: sterilefaded: falmedeunrest: urodrummed: trommedearmrest: armlænetnervously: nervøstreassuring: beroligendetinge: prægdoubt: tvivlunease: urolump: klumpexhaled: pustedemelted: smeltedepatience: tålmodighedconcern: bekymringerspinning: kørte i ringquiet: stillebusy: travletrust: tillidapproached: gik hen tilcalm: roligdetermined: beslutsomupdated: opdateringrelieved: lettetrecovery: opvågningenparalyze: lammestrength: styrkepat: klappede

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Unlocking Scandinavian Secrets: A Library Adventure Duo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-01-25-23-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Sindre satt ved et av de tunge trebordene i Tromsø offentlig bibliotek.En: Sindre sat at one of the heavy wooden tables in Tromsø Public Library.No: Snøen dalte sakte ned utenfor de store vinduene, og den varme gløden fra lampene fylte rommet.En: Snow gently drifted down outside the large windows, and the warm glow from the lamps filled the room.No: Det var en typisk vinterdag, og luften var fylt med forventning.En: It was a typical winter day, and the air was filled with anticipation.No: «Hvordan går det, Sindre?» spurte Ingrid med et smil.En: "How are you, Sindre?" Ingrid asked with a smile.No: Hun satte seg på stolen ved siden av ham, med en bunke bøker i armene.En: She sat down on the chair next to him, with a stack of books in her arms.No: Sindre så opp fra den tomme siden foran seg, litt frustrert.En: Sindre looked up from the blank page in front of him, a bit frustrated.No: «Jeg vet ikke, Ingrid...» svarte han.En: "I don't know, Ingrid..." he replied.No: «Jeg bare klarer ikke å sette i gang. Det er så mye jeg må gjøre for dette prosjektet om norsk folketro.»En: "I just can't get started. There's so much I have to do for this project on Norwegian folklore."No: Ingrid nikket forståelsesfullt.En: Ingrid nodded understandingly.No: Hun visste at Sindre ofte slet med å komme i gang, spesielt når vinterens fristelser som skiturer og snøballkriger lokket utenfor.En: She knew that Sindre often struggled to get going, especially when winter temptations like skiing trips and snowball fights beckoned outside.No: «La oss lage en plan,» foreslo hun.En: "Let's make a plan," she suggested.No: «Vi kan begynne med gamle sagn, og så jobber vi oss gjennom temaene.En: "We can start with old legends, and then work through the themes.No: Hva med å starte med "Hulder" og "Nøkken"?»En: How about starting with 'Hulder' and 'Nøkken'?"No: Sindre nikket, og de begynte å blande notater og bøker.En: Sindre nodded, and they began mixing notes and books.No: Tiden gikk, og Sindre følte seg mer fokusert med Ingrids ledelse.En: Time went by, and Sindre felt more focused with Ingrid's guidance.No: Likevel var klokken et problem.En: However, the clock was a problem.No: Biblioteket ville snart stenge.En: The library would soon be closing.No: «Vi må finne noe mer unikt,» mumlet Ingrid etter å ha lest gjennom flere kapitler.En: "We need to find something more unique," Ingrid muttered after reading through several chapters.No: Hun skummet sidene raskt.En: She skimmed the pages quickly.No: Plutselig lyste øynene hennes opp.En: Suddenly, her eyes lit up.No: «Se her, Sindre! En bok om sjeldne myter fra Nord-Norge!»En: "Look here, Sindre! A book about rare myths from Northern Norway!"No: Sindre lente seg fremover, ivrig.En: Sindre leaned forward, eager.No: «Dette er perfekt!» sa han.En: "This is perfect!" he said.No: «Vi kan bruke dette til å lage en spennende del av prosjektet.»En: "We can use this to create an exciting part of the project."No: Med kort tid igjen før biblioteket stengte, kastet de seg over den nye informasjonen.En: With little time left before the library closed, they threw themselves into the new information.No: De noterte, diskuterte, og samarbeidet intenst til sluttlysene i biblioteket ble dempet som et tegn på stenging.En: They noted, discussed, and collaborated intensely until the library's final lights dimmed as a sign of closing.No: Da de pakket sammen papirene sine og gjorde seg klare til å forlate den koselige varmen i biblioteket, så Sindre på Ingrid med et nytt blikk av takknemlighet.En: As they packed up their papers and prepared to leave the cozy warmth of the library, Sindre looked at Ingrid with a new look of gratitude.No: «Takk, Ingrid. Jeg hadde aldri klart dette uten deg,» sa han oppriktig.En: "Thank you, Ingrid. I could never have done this without you," he said sincerely.No: Ingrid smilte varmt.En: Ingrid smiled warmly.No: «Vi er et godt team,» sa hun.En: "We're a good team," she said.No: «Og nå har du lært at litt planlegging kan gjøre underverker.»En: "And now you've learned that a bit of planning can work wonders."No: Da de gikk ut i den kalde vinterkvelden, følte Sindre seg lettet og forberedt.En: As they stepped out into the cold winter evening, Sindre felt relieved and prepared.No: Prosjektet om norsk folketro var ferdig, og han skjønte nå hvor viktig tidshåndtering og samarbeid var.En: The project on Norwegian folklore was finished, and he now realized how important time management and collaboration were.No: Fra nå av ville han prøve å være mer som Ingrid – organisert og målbevisst.En: From now on, he would try to be more like Ingrid—organized and purposeful.No: Den natten dalte snøen fortsatt mykt ned, og Tromsø hvilte rolig under vinterens teppe, mens Sindre og Ingrid hadde jobbet sammen for å skape noe magisk på biblioteksbordet.En: That night, the snow still fell softly, and Tromsø rested peacefully under winter's blanket, while Sindre and Ingrid had worked together to create something magical at the library table. Vocabulary Words:drifted: dalteanticipation: forventningstack: bunkefrustrated: frustrertfolklore: folketrostruggled: sletbeckoned: lokkettemptations: fristelserskimmed: skummetunique: unikteager: ivrigsincerely: oppriktigcollaboration: samarbeidpurposeful: målbevisstcozy: koseligrelieved: lettetdimming: dempetgratitude: takknemlighettrips: skiturerintensely: intenstintriguing: spennendelegend: sagnrare: sjeldnethemes: temaenemanagement: tidshåndteringfocused: fokusertlamps: lampeneclock: klokkensmiled: smiltethrew: kastet

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Chilling Courage: Weathering the Storm in the Veldhospitaal Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-01-23-23-34-01-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Het was een koude winterdag in het veldhospitaal.En: It was a cold winter day in the veldhospitaal.Nl: De wind huilde en sneeuwvlokken dansten voor de ramen.En: The wind howled, and snowflakes danced in front of the windows.Nl: Binnen was het gezellig.En: Inside, it was cozy.Nl: Mensen lagen op veldbedden, gewikkeld in warme dekens.En: People lay on camp beds, wrapped in warm blankets.Nl: Joris, een vrijwillige verpleger, liep snel langs de bedden.En: Joris, a volunteer nurse, quickly walked past the beds.Nl: Zijn hart was groot, maar hij voelde zich soms onzeker over zijn kunnen.En: His heart was big, but he sometimes felt unsure of his abilities.Nl: Hij knielde naast Emma, een jonge vrouw met een gebroken arm.En: He knelt next to Emma, a young woman with a broken arm.Nl: "Hoe voel je je vandaag?"En: "How are you feeling today?"Nl: vroeg Joris vriendelijk.En: Joris asked kindly.Nl: Emma glimlachte zwakjes.En: Emma smiled weakly.Nl: "Iets beter, dankjewel," antwoordde ze.En: "A bit better, thank you," she replied.Nl: Joris schonk haar een bemoedigende glimlach.En: Joris gave her an encouraging smile.Nl: Plotseling sloeg de deur open en een golf koude lucht overspoelde de ruimte.En: Suddenly, the door swung open, and a wave of cold air flooded the room.Nl: Lars, een andere vrijwilliger, kwam binnen met een ernstig gezicht.En: Lars, another volunteer, entered with a serious face.Nl: "De sneeuwstorm wordt erger," zei hij.En: "The snowstorm is getting worse," he said.Nl: "En onze voorraden raken op."En: "And our supplies are running out."Nl: Joris keek rond in de kamer.En: Joris looked around the room.Nl: Mensen hadden verzorging nodig.En: People needed care.Nl: Hun voorraad medicijnen en dekens was bijna op.En: Their supply of medicine and blankets was almost depleted.Nl: Zijn hart bonkte in zijn borst.En: His heart pounded in his chest.Nl: Hij moest een beslissing nemen.En: He had to make a decision.Nl: Voor een moment staarde Joris uit het raam, waar de wereld wit en onherbergzaam leek.En: For a moment, Joris stared out the window, where the world seemed white and inhospitable.Nl: Toen hakte hij de knoop door.En: Then he made the decision.Nl: "We moeten de meest kritische patiënten eerst helpen," besloot hij.En: "We must help the most critical patients first," he decided.Nl: "Laten we de weinige middelen die we hebben goed gebruiken."En: "Let's use the few resources we have wisely."Nl: Samen met Lars en Emma begon Joris alles creatief in te zetten.En: Together with Lars and Emma, Joris began to use everything creatively.Nl: Ze bedachten slimme manieren om wat er nog was te rekken.En: They came up with clever ways to stretch what was left.Nl: De tijd tikte langzaam voorbij en de storm leek eeuwig te duren.En: Time ticked by slowly, and the storm seemed to last forever.Nl: Maar ze werkten hard, gaven niet op.En: But they worked hard, they didn't give up.Nl: Uiteindelijk, terwijl de sneeuwstorm op zijn hevigst was, hoorde Joris goed nieuws.En: Finally, while the snowstorm was at its peak, Joris heard good news.Nl: Er kwamen nieuwe voorraden!En: New supplies were coming!Nl: Een tractor had zich door het sneeuwlandschap geworsteld en stond nu buiten.En: A tractor had made its way through the snowy landscape and was now outside.Nl: Joris voelde een diepe opluchting.En: Joris felt a deep sense of relief.Nl: Nadat ze de spullen hadden uitgepakt, gingen ze meteen aan de slag.En: After unpacking the supplies, they got to work immediately.Nl: De patiënten kregen wat ze nodig hadden en Joris zag de dankbare glimlachen op hun gezichten.En: The patients received what they needed, and Joris saw grateful smiles on their faces.Nl: Hij voelde een warme gloed van binnen.En: He felt a warm glow inside.Nl: Het leek alsof de wereld ineens een stukje lichter werd.En: It seemed as if the world suddenly became a bit brighter.Nl: Langzaam trok de storm weg.En: Slowly, the storm cleared.Nl: De lucht klaarde op en een waterig zonnetje begon de sneeuw te doen glinsteren.En: The sky brightened, and a watery sun began to make the snow glisten.Nl: Joris keek naar de mensen om hem heen.En: Joris looked at the people around him.Nl: Hij voelde zich sterk, vol vertrouwen.En: He felt strong, full of confidence.Nl: Niet meer zo belast door zijn twijfels.En: No longer so burdened by his doubts.Nl: Hij wist dat hij een verschil had gemaakt, en dat gaf hem een nieuw gevoel van zekerheid.En: He knew he had made a difference, and that gave him a new sense of certainty.Nl: De wereld kon vriezen, maar zijn hart was nu warmer dan ooit tevoren.En: The world could freeze, but his heart was now warmer than ever before. Vocabulary Words:veld: veldhowled: huildesnowflakes: sneeuwvlokkencozy: gezelligcamp beds: veldbeddenwrapped: gewikkeldvolunteer: vrijwilligeknelt: knieldeweakly: zwakjesencouraging: bemoedigendeswung: sloegflooded: overspoeldecritical: kritischedecision: beslissinginhospitable: onherbergzaamdepleted: bijna opcreative: creatiefstared: staardeclever: slimmepeak: hevigstailment: kwaalrelief: opluchtingtranquil: rustigpounded: bonkteglisten: glinsterensupplies: voorradenscurried: haasttenwarming: verwarmingconfidence: vertrouwencalmness: rust

Fluent Fiction - French: When Ancient Secrets and Friendship Ignite the Creative Soul Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-01-18-23-34-01-fr Story Transcript:Fr: L'hiver parisien est froid, mais Pierre préfère les sculptures de glace au froid glacial.En: The Parisian winter is cold, but Pierre prefers the ice sculptures to the bitter cold.Fr: Dans le Musée d'Histoire Naturelle, Étienne marche lentement.En: In the Musée d'Histoire Naturelle, Étienne walks slowly.Fr: Les lourdes portes s'ouvrent et l'air chaud accueille son visage.En: The heavy doors open and the warm air greets his face.Fr: Les murs imposants du musée racontent des histoires silencieuses.En: The imposing walls of the museum tell silent stories.Fr: Étienne a besoin d'inspiration.En: Étienne needs inspiration.Fr: Son roman est bloqué, les mots ne viennent pas.En: His novel is stuck, the words won't come.Fr: Il espère que les civilisations anciennes l'aideront.En: He hopes the ancient civilizations will help him.Fr: Il se dirige vers l'exposition des civilisations anciennes, son lieu favori.En: He makes his way to the exhibition of ancient civilizations, his favorite place.Fr: Il y a peu de visiteurs aujourd'hui, un jour parfait pour se perdre dans le passé.En: There are few visitors today, a perfect day to get lost in the past.Fr: Les artefacts anciens murmurent une langue secrète.En: The ancient artifacts whisper a secret language.Fr: Des poteries, des armes, des masques, tous figés dans le temps, attendent de révéler leurs secrets.En: Pottery, weapons, masks, all frozen in time, await to reveal their secrets.Fr: Tout à coup, il entend une voix familière derrière lui.En: Suddenly, he hears a familiar voice behind him.Fr: "Étienne?"En: "Étienne?"Fr: Dit doucement Lucille, une vieille amie qu'il n'a pas vue depuis longtemps.En: says Lucille softly, an old friend he hasn't seen in a long time.Fr: Elle sourit avec chaleur.En: She smiles warmly.Fr: Ils échangent quelques mots amicales.En: They exchange a few friendly words.Fr: Lucille partage son intérêt pour l'histoire.En: Lucille shares his interest in history.Fr: Elle se joint à lui devant une sculpture ancienne.En: She joins him in front of an ancient sculpture.Fr: "Regarde cette sculpture," dit Lucille, pointant du doigt un petit personnage.En: "Look at this sculpture," says Lucille, pointing to a little figure.Fr: "Elle raconte une histoire de voyage et découverte."En: "It tells a story of journey and discovery."Fr: Étienne observe attentivement.En: Étienne observes intently.Fr: Il voit au-delà du décor de pierre.En: He sees beyond the stone decor.Fr: Il imagine les mystères de l'époque, les aventures, les rêves des hommes autrefois.En: He imagines the mysteries of the era, the adventures, the dreams of people from long ago.Fr: Les paroles de Lucille éveillent quelque chose en lui.En: Lucille's words awaken something in him.Fr: Son esprit s'illumine.En: His mind lights up.Fr: Des idées débordent, prêtes à éclater sur la page.En: Ideas overflow, ready to burst onto the page.Fr: Étienne réalise que l'inspiration ne réside pas seulement dans les objets mais aussi dans les partages humains et les moments inattendus.En: Étienne realizes that inspiration lies not only in objects but also in human interactions and unexpected moments.Fr: Ces connexions invisibles nourrissent sa créativité.En: These invisible connections nurture his creativity.Fr: Le temps passe vite.En: Time passes quickly.Fr: Étienne et Lucille disent au revoir.En: Étienne and Lucille say goodbye.Fr: Étienne sort du musée avec un carnet plein d'idées.En: Étienne leaves the museum with a notebook full of ideas.Fr: La neige tombe doucement, un calme blanc surmontant Paris.En: The snow falls gently, a white calm overcoming Paris.Fr: Étienne sait qu'il a découvert la clé pour son roman.En: Étienne knows he has discovered the key to his novel.Fr: La porte de son esprit est ouverte.En: The door to his mind is open.Fr: Il sourit, reconnaissant pour ce moment.En: He smiles, grateful for the moment.Fr: Parfois, une ancienne civilisation peut offrir une nouvelle perspective.En: Sometimes, an ancient civilization can offer a new perspective.Fr: Parfois, une vieille amie peut réchauffer le cœur et illuminer l'âme.En: Sometimes, an old friend can warm the heart and illuminate the soul.Fr: Demain, il écrira.En: Tomorrow, he will write.Fr: Les mots danseront sur la page comme les rayons de soleil dans un matin d'hiver.En: The words will dance on the page like sunbeams in a winter morning. Vocabulary Words:the winter: l'hivercold: froidthe sculpture: la sculpturethe museum: le muséethe door: la portethe air: l'airwarm: chaudthe wall: le mursilent: silencieuxthe inspiration: l'inspirationstuck: bloquéthe ancient civilizations: les civilisations anciennesto hope: espérerthe exhibition: l'expositionthe visitor: le visiteurthe artifact: l'artefactto whisper: murmurerthe weapon: l'armeto reveal: révélerthe secret: le secretthe journey: le voyagethe discovery: la découverteintently: attentivementbeyond: au-delàthe mystery: le mystèrethe adventure: l'aventurethe dream: le rêveto awaken: éveillerquickly: vitethe notebook: le carnet

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Late-Night Breakthrough: How Friendship Fuels Academic Success Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-01-13-23-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: En una nit freda d'hivern, mentre la neu caia suaument a fora, el dormitori de l'estudiant Jordi estava il·luminat per la llum fluorescent que penjava just sobre el seu escriptori.En: On a cold winter night, while the snow fell gently outside, the student Jordi's bedroom was illuminated by the fluorescent light hanging just above his desk.Ca: Els llibres i apunts estaven escampats per tota la taula.En: Books and notes were scattered all over the table.Ca: L'aire a dins era càlid, però el Jordi se sentia atrapat, com si el pes del món sencer descansés sobre les seves espatlles.En: The air inside was warm, but Jordi felt trapped, as if the weight of the entire world rested on his shoulders.Ca: Jordi era un estudiant aplicat, però en les últimes setmanes, el seu cap estava ple de dubtes.En: Jordi was a diligent student, but in recent weeks, his head was full of doubts.Ca: Necessitava mantenir la seva beca i demostrar-se a si mateix que podia aguantar aquest ritme universitari.En: He needed to maintain his scholarship and prove to himself that he could handle this university pace.Ca: Però ara, el seu objectiu més important se sentia tan llunyà.En: But now, his most important goal felt so distant.Ca: Va decidir que la millor manera de concentrar-se era estudiar a la nit, quan tot estava en silenci.En: He decided that the best way to concentrate was to study at night, when everything was silent.Ca: Així, no hi hauria distraccions de les rialles o música que sovint omplien el dormitori durant el dia.En: That way, there would be no distractions from the laughter or music that often filled the dormitory during the day.Ca: Va sentir que la calma de la nit podria ser la seva aliada.En: He felt that the calm of the night could be his ally.Ca: Però aquesta calma no estava ajudant en absolut.En: But this calm was not helping at all.Ca: Feia hores que intentava assimilar la informació, mirant les mateixes pàgines sense comprendre res.En: For hours he had been trying to absorb the information, staring at the same pages without understanding anything.Ca: El temps passava i la frustració creixia.En: Time passed, and frustration grew.Ca: Se sentia sol, sol davant una batalla que semblava impossible de guanyar.En: He felt alone, alone in front of a battle that seemed impossible to win.Ca: Just quan pensava en rendir-se, un truc a la porta el va sorprendre.En: Just when he was thinking of giving up, a knock at the door surprised him.Ca: Marta, la seva amiga i veïna del pis, estava a fora amb un somriure i un parell de cafès a la mà.En: Marta, his friend and neighbor, was outside with a smile and a couple of coffees in hand.Ca: "He pensat que potser necessitaves una pausa", va dir ella, oferint-li una tassa fumejant.En: "I thought maybe you needed a break," she said, offering him a steaming cup.Ca: Jordi va acceptar amb gratitud, i la Marta es va asseure al seu costat.En: Jordi accepted with gratitude, and Marta sat down next to him.Ca: Van parlar de tot i de res, des dels estudis fins a les petites anècdotes que almenys per uns moments van alleugerir la càrrega que Jordi sentia.En: They talked about everything and nothing, from studies to little anecdotes that, at least for a few moments, eased the burden Jordi felt.Ca: A poc a poc, la tensió es va dissipar i, amb aquesta nova energia, Jordi va tornar als llibres.En: Gradually, the tension dissipated, and with this new energy, Jordi returned to the books.Ca: Aquesta vegada, les paraules semblaven cobrar sentit i la seva confiança, poc a poc, va tornar.En: This time, the words seemed to make sense, and his confidence slowly returned.Ca: Amb Marta a prop, va recordar que no estava sol.En: With Marta nearby, he remembered that he was not alone.Ca: L'amistat i el suport podien ser tan importants com els mateixos estudis.En: Friendship and support could be as important as the studies themselves.Ca: Quan la nit va anar passant, el dormitori de Jordi es va convertir en un racó de treball on la companyonia va guanyar sobre la pressió.En: As the night wore on, Jordi's bedroom became a workspace where companionship triumphed over pressure.Ca: Jordi va aprendre que demanar ajuda era un acte de força, no de debilitat, i aquest coneixement el va acompanyar fins a les aules d'examen.En: Jordi learned that asking for help was an act of strength, not weakness, and this knowledge accompanied him to the exam halls.Ca: Amb els primers raigs de llum de l'alba, Jordi es va sentir renovat i preparat per afrontar els exàmens.En: With the first rays of dawn, Jordi felt renewed and ready to face the exams.Ca: Ara, sabia que podia comptar amb els seus amics i que les lluites no es guanyen sol.En: Now, he knew he could rely on his friends and that battles are not won alone.Ca: Una lliçó valuosa que el seguiria en el seu camí.En: A valuable lesson that would follow him on his journey. Vocabulary Words:night: la nitwinter: l'hivernscholarship: la becacalm: la calmaally: l'aliadadistractions: les distraccionslaughter: les riallesdormitory: el dormitorishoulders: les espatllesdoubt: el dubtebattle: la batallapressure: la pressiófrustration: la frustraciósupport: el suportfriendship: l'amistatknowledge: el coneixementexam halls: les aules d'examendawn: l'albafluorescent light: la llum fluorescentdesk: l'escriptoripages: les pàginescoffee: el cafègratitude: la gratitudanecdotes: les anècdotesburden: la càrregaconfidence: la confiançaenergy: l'energiasilence: el silencijourney: el camíact of strength: un acte de força

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Serendipity in Snow: Finding Friendship by the Fireplace Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-01-13-08-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Det var en snødekket kveld i januar.En: It was a snow-covered evening in January.No: Snøen dalte sakte ned over Oslo, og dekket byen i et tykt teppe av ro og stillhet.En: The snow was slowly falling over Oslo, covering the city in a thick blanket of peace and silence.No: Mens vinden ulte utenfor, var det en varm glød i fellesrommet på Oslo universitetshøyskole.En: While the wind howled outside, there was a warm glow in the common room at Oslo universitetshøyskole.No: Den store steinpeisen kastet et lys som ga rommet en koselig atmosfære.En: The large stone fireplace cast a light that gave the room a cozy atmosphere.No: Sigrid satt alene i en myk lenestol, godt inntullet i et pledd.En: Sigrid sat alone in a soft armchair, wrapped snugly in a blanket.No: Hun kikket rundt på de andre studentene som småpratet lavt rundt henne.En: She looked around at the other students who were chatting quietly around her.No: Hun hadde alltid vært sjenert, men vinterens ensomhet hadde fått henne til å lengte etter nye venner.En: She had always been shy, but the solitude of winter had made her long for new friends.No: Derfor, da det plutselig ble snakk om et uformelt nyttårstreff, bestemte hun seg for å bli med.En: Therefore, when there was suddenly talk of an informal New Year's gathering, she decided to join in.No: I den andre enden av rommet stod Lars og snakket ivrig med noen medstudenter.En: At the other end of the room, Lars stood talking eagerly with some fellow students.No: Som arkitektstudent var han alltid opptatt av bærekraftige løsninger, og han fortalte engasjert om et prosjekt han arbeidet med.En: As an architecture student, he was always focused on sustainable solutions, and he was passionately discussing a project he was working on.No: Men langt inne følte han at noe manglet.En: But deep inside, he felt something was missing.No: Han ønsket seg mer enn bare overfladiske bekjentskaper.En: He wanted more than just superficial acquaintances.No: Etter hvert som kvelden gikk, begynte studentene å samles nærmere peisen.En: As the evening went on, the students began to gather closer to the fireplace.No: Snart var det Lars sin tur til å ta pause fra samtalene.En: Soon it was Lars's turn to take a break from the conversations.No: Han satte seg like ved Sigrid, uvedkommende hvem hun var.En: He sat down near Sigrid, not knowing who she was.No: Sigrid, på sin side, så Lars komme nærmere og hjertet begynte å slå litt raskere.En: Sigrid, on her part, saw Lars coming closer and felt her heart begin to beat a little faster.No: Kanskje dette var et sjanse hun hadde ventet på?En: Could this be the chance she had been waiting for?No: "Hei," sa Lars vennlig, mens han strakte seg etter en kopp med gløgg.En: "Hi," Lars said kindly, as he reached for a cup of gløgg.No: "Er du også her for stormen?En: "Are you here for the storm too?"No: "Sigrid nikket nervøst, men smilte.En: Sigrid nodded nervously but smiled.No: "Ja, det er koselig her inne mens snøen faller utenfor.En: "Yes, it's nice in here while the snow falls outside.No: Jeg er Sigrid, forresten.En: I'm Sigrid, by the way."No: "De begynte å snakke, først om den typiske studenthverdagen.En: They started talking, first about the typical student life.No: Men snart ført samtalen dem til felles interesser.En: But soon the conversation led them to shared interests.No: Da Lars nevnte sitt engasjement for bærekraft, lyste Sigrid opp.En: When Lars mentioned his commitment to sustainability, Sigrid lit up.No: Hun fortalte om sitt studie på miljøvitenskap og hennes drøm om å bidra til en grønnere fremtid.En: She talked about her studies in environmental science and her dream of contributing to a greener future.No: Peisens varme og den uformelle samtalen gjorde noe med dem begge.En: The warmth of the fireplace and the informal conversation did something to them both.No: Sigrid følte en trygghet hun sjelden hadde kjent, og Lars følte han endelig kunne snakke med noen som virkelig forstod ham.En: Sigrid felt a sense of security she rarely knew, and Lars felt he could finally talk to someone who truly understood him.No: Tiden forsvant mens de fortsatte å dele sine ideer og drømmer.En: Time disappeared as they continued to share their ideas and dreams.No: De oppdaget at de begge hadde en idé til et prosjekt for universitets bærekraftsinitiativet.En: They discovered they both had an idea for a project for the university's sustainability initiative.No: Sigrid foreslo at de kunne samarbeide, og Lars var mer enn ivrig.En: Sigrid suggested they could collaborate, and Lars was more than eager.No: Bakgrunnen av latter og småprat fra de andre studentene ble en bakgrunnsmelodi for vinterkvelden deres.En: The background of laughter and chatter from the other students became a soundtrack to their winter evening.No: Før de visste ordet av det, var det nesten midnatt.En: Before they knew it, it was almost midnight.No: Med et smil og en avtale om å møtes igjen for å planlegge, tok Sigrid farvel med Lars.En: With a smile and a plan to meet again to organize, Sigrid said goodbye to Lars.No: Uken som fulgte, møttes de stadig oftere, og fra samarbeid vokste det en vennskap.En: In the week that followed, they met more frequently, and from collaboration grew a friendship.No: Sigrid merket at hun ble tryggere i sosiale settinger, og Lars så hvilken verdi ekte menneskelige forbindelser hadde.En: Sigrid noticed she became more confident in social settings, and Lars saw the value of genuine human connections.No: Sammen tok de de første stegene mot å realisere sine ideer, men også mot noe mer enn bare vennskap.En: Together, they took the first steps toward realizing their ideas, but also toward something more than just friendship.No: Med nyttår og nye drømmer snurret rundt dem, hadde de begge funnet noe spesielt denne vinterkvelden.En: With New Year and new dreams swirling around them, they had both found something special that winter evening.No: Sigrid tør nå å være den hun er, mens Lars fant den ekte forbindelsen han lengtet etter.En: Sigrid now dared to be who she was, while Lars found the genuine connection he longed for.No: Sammen stirret de fremover, like trygge på hverandre som den solide steinpeisen som fortsatt lyste opp fellesrommet.En: Together, they looked ahead, as secure in each other as the solid stone fireplace still lighting up the common room. Vocabulary Words:howled: ultesnugly: godt inntulletsolitude: ensomhetgathering: treffarchitecture: arkitektsustainable: bærekraftigesuperficial: overfladiskeacquaintances: bekjentskapercommitment: engasjementsecurity: trygghetinitiative: initiativetcollaborate: samarbeidefrequently: stadigchatter: småpratcommon room: fellesrommetcozy: koseligblanket: pleddinformal: uformeltpassionately: engasjertcontributing: bidragenuine: ektehuman connections: menneskelige forbindelserenvironmental science: miljøvitenskapfireplace: peiseagerly: ivrigglow: glødcozy atmosphere: koselig atmosfæresecure: sikresustainability: bærekraftbackground: bakgrunn

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Unburying Perfection: Finding Strength in Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-01-13-08-38-20-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Snön föll tyst och stadigt på Uppsala Universitet, täckande marken som ett mjukt vitt täcke.En: The snow fell quietly and steadily on Uppsala Universitet, covering the ground like a soft white blanket.Sv: Inne i studenthemmet, kändes det annorlunda.En: Inside the student dormitory, it felt different.Sv: Rum 204 var fyllt av pappershögar och kursböcker.En: Room 204 was filled with stacks of papers and textbooks.Sv: Skrivbordet var belamrat med kaffe-koppar och Astrids dator flimrade med skärmljuset.En: The desk was cluttered with coffee cups, and Astrid's computer flickered with screen light.Sv: Astrid satt vid skrivbordet, fokuserad på sina anteckningar.En: Astrid sat at the desk, focused on her notes.Sv: Examen var bara en vecka bort, och hon kände sig överväldigad.En: The exam was only a week away, and she felt overwhelmed.Sv: Allt hon kunde tänka på var att behålla sitt stipendium.En: All she could think about was keeping her scholarship.Sv: Hon hade alltid haft höga krav på sig själv och denna terminen var inget undantag.En: She had always had high expectations for herself, and this semester was no exception.Sv: "Dags för en paus," ropade Lars från dörröppningen.En: "Time for a break," Lars called from the doorway.Sv: Han släntrade in med ett leende, hans karaktäristiska sorglöshet nästan lika konstant som vinterkylan utanför.En: He strolled in with a smile, his characteristic carefree attitude almost as constant as the winter cold outside.Sv: Astrid himlade med ögonen.En: Astrid rolled her eyes.Sv: "Jag kan inte," svarade hon, lät mer irriterad än hon menade.En: "I can't," she replied, sounding more irritated than she intended.Sv: "Jag måste studera."En: "I have to study."Sv: Ingrid, som satt på sängen med sina egna böcker, såg upp från sitt skrivande.En: Ingrid, who was sitting on the bed with her own books, looked up from her writing.Sv: "Kom igen, Astrid," sa hon vänligt.En: "Come on, Astrid," she said kindly.Sv: "Vi kan alla studera tillsammans.En: "We can all study together.Sv: Det kan vara både produktivt och roligt."En: It can be both productive and fun."Sv: Men Astrid skakade på huvudet.En: But Astrid shook her head.Sv: "Jag klarar mig bättre ensam."En: "I do better on my own."Sv: De andra bytte en orolig blick.En: The others exchanged a concerned glance.Sv: De visste att Astrid alltid försökte göra allt perfekt.En: They knew that Astrid always tried to do everything perfectly.Sv: Ingrid suckade lätt och fortsatte läsa, men Lars satte sig på golvet med en suck och började spela plockepinn med sina pennor.En: Ingrid sighed quietly and continued reading, but Lars sat down on the floor with a sigh and started playing pick-up sticks with his pens.Sv: Dagarna passerade och Astrid isolerade sig mer och mer.En: Days passed, and Astrid isolated herself more and more.Sv: Hon lämnade nästan aldrig sitt skrivbord.En: She almost never left her desk.Sv: Pressen på henne blev bara större.En: The pressure on her just grew.Sv: En kväll tappade hon det.En: One evening, she lost it.Sv: Utsliten av snöstormen utanför och stormen inuti henne, föll hon ihop på golvet i tårar.En: Worn out by the snowstorm outside and the storm inside her, she collapsed on the floor in tears.Sv: Lars och Ingrid hittade henne så, och utan att tveka satt de sig vid hennes sida.En: Lars and Ingrid found her that way, and without hesitation, they sat down by her side.Sv: "Du behöver inte göra det här ensam," sa Ingrid mjukt, och kramade Astrid.En: "You don't have to do this alone," Ingrid said softly, hugging Astrid.Sv: Lars tillade, "Vi är här för dig.En: Lars added, "We're here for you.Sv: Vi kan plugga tillsammans.En: We can study together.Sv: Det behöver inte vara perfekt."En: It doesn't have to be perfect."Sv: Astrid torkade sina tårar.En: Astrid wiped her tears.Sv: För första gången på länge kände hon lättnad.En: For the first time in a long time, she felt relief.Sv: "Jag är ledsen," sa hon mellan snörvlingar.En: "I'm sorry," she said between sniffles.Sv: "Jag ville bara bevisa att jag klarar det."En: "I just wanted to prove that I can do it."Sv: Ingrid log varmt.En: Ingrid smiled warmly.Sv: "Det finns inget fel med att be om hjälp."En: "There's nothing wrong with asking for help."Sv: Den kvällen satte sig de tre vännerna ned för att studera tillsammans, omgiven av doften av varm choklad och skratt.En: That evening, the three friends sat down to study together, surrounded by the scent of hot chocolate and laughter.Sv: De löste svåra frågor och delade sina anteckningar.En: They solved difficult problems and shared their notes.Sv: Astrids hjärta blev lättare.En: Astrid's heart felt lighter.Sv: Hon förstod nu att perfektion inte krävde ensamhet.En: She now understood that perfection didn't require solitude.Sv: När horisonten ljusnade nästa morgon, insåg Astrid att hon funnit något värdefullt: styrkan i vänskap och att man tillsammans kan bära tungt.En: When the horizon brightened the next morning, Astrid realized she had found something valuable: the strength of friendship and that together one can bear heavy loads.Sv: Hon kände sig redo för sina slutprov med ett lugn som hon inte känt på länge.En: She felt ready for her finals with a calm she hadn't felt in a long time.Sv: Snön fortsatte att falla utanför, men inuti var inte Astrid längre ensam.En: The snow continued to fall outside, but inside, Astrid was no longer alone. Vocabulary Words:blanket: täckecluttered: belamratflickered: flimradeoverwhelmed: överväldigadexpectations: förväntningardoorway: dörröppningencarefree: sorglöshetglance: blickisolated: isoleradepressure: pressencollapsed: föll ihophesitation: tvekatears: tårarsniffles: snörvlingarsolitude: ensamhethorizon: horisontenwhispered: viskadestrength: styrkanbear: bärastorm: stormstacks: pappershögarstroll: släntradeproductive: produktivtperfectly: perfektexchange: bytteconcerned: oroligvaluable: värdefulltwarmly: varmtrealized: insågcalm: lugn

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Winter Magic: Finding Friendship in Budapest's Thermal Baths Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-01-11-08-38-19-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A termálfürdő titka a tél közepén rejtőzik.En: The secret of the thermal baths is hidden in the middle of winter.Hu: A hó fehér takaróként borítja Budapest utcáit, amikor Áron, egy csendes egyetemista, belép a fürdő melegébe.En: The snow covers the streets of Budapest like a white blanket as Áron, a quiet university student, steps into the warmth of the baths.Hu: Minden egyes lépésével egyre távolodik a könyvek és vizsgák nyomasztó világától.En: With each step, he distances himself from the oppressive world of books and exams.Hu: A steam felszáll az antik oszlopok között, mint egy varázslatos függöny, és Áron hagyja, hogy a gőz és víz idilli kombinációja körülölelje.En: Steam rises among the ancient columns like a magical curtain, and Áron lets the idyllic combination of steam and water envelop him.Hu: Régóta várt már erre a pillanatra – hogy csak üljön és pihenjen, miközben körülötte a fürdőlátogatók lágy hangjai zengik a nyugalom szimfóniáját.En: He had been waiting a long time for this moment—to just sit and relax, while around him the soft sounds of the bath visitors chant the symphony of calm.Hu: Áron a medence peremén ül, lábát a forró vízbe lógatva.En: Áron sits on the edge of the pool, dangling his feet in the hot water.Hu: A szemével keresi az ismeretlen ismerőst, valakit, akivel talán beszélgethetne.En: With his eyes, he searches for the unknown acquaintance, someone he might be able to talk to.Hu: Ameddig a szem ellát, mindenhol emberek: egy fiatal lány, Júlia, ragadja meg a figyelmét.En: As far as the eye can see, there are people everywhere: a young girl, Júlia, catches his attention.Hu: Rá mindig mosolyog, mintha a világ minden gondja könnyűvé válna mellettük.En: She is always smiling, as if all the worries of the world become lighter beside them.Hu: De Áron habozik, mint mindig.En: But Áron hesitates, as always.Hu: Aztán észreveszi Istvánt, egy kedves idős urat, aki gyakran jár ide, és aki megbarátkozott Áronnal az elmúlt hónapokban.En: Then he notices István, a kind elderly gentleman who frequently comes here and who has befriended Áron over the past few months.Hu: István felfedezi Áron tétovaságát, és barátságos mosolyával és bátorító szavaival megpróbálja megtörni a fiú csendjét.En: István notices Áron's hesitation and tries to break the boy's silence with a friendly smile and encouraging words.Hu: "Ideje szólni hozzá, fiam," mondja István halkan, miközben meleg mintás törülköző jótékony puhaságát Áron vállára teríti.En: "It's time to talk to her, my son," István says softly as he drapes the soothing softness of a warm patterned towel over Áron's shoulders.Hu: "Ne hagyd ki a lehetőséget.En: "Don't miss the opportunity."Hu: "Áron szíve megdobban, majd összeszedi minden bátorságát.En: Áron's heart skips a beat, then he gathers all his courage.Hu: Lassan Júlia felé közeledik, miközben teste enyhén remeg a hideg és a tökéletlen bátorság elegyétől.En: Slowly, he approaches Júlia, his body trembling slightly from a mix of cold and imperfect bravery.Hu: Júlia mosolya még szélesebb lesz, amikor meglátja Áront közeledni.En: Júlia's smile widens even more when she sees Áron approaching.Hu: "Szia, ugye te is egyetemista vagy?En: "Hi, you're a university student too, right?"Hu: " kérdezi Júlia, mintha könnyedén olvasná Áron gondolatait.En: Júlia asks, as if she can effortlessly read Áron's thoughts.Hu: Áron zavartan bólint, majd elmélyül a beszélgetésükben.En: Áron nods awkwardly and then immerses himself in their conversation.Hu: Az óra mintha megszűnne, ahogy nevetve és beszélgetve ülik egymás mellett egy padon a medence partján.En: Time seems to stop as they sit side by side on a bench by the pool, laughing and talking.Hu: Megosztják egymással történeteiket az egyetemi élet kihívásairól, és hamarosan rájönnek, mennyi közös van bennük.En: They share stories about the challenges of university life and soon realize how much they have in common.Hu: A nap végén már nem csak a testük ázott meg a termálfürdő melegében, hanem a lelkük is melegséget talált egy új barátságban.En: By the end of the day, it wasn't just their bodies that were soaked in the warmth of the thermal baths, but their souls also found warmth in a new friendship.Hu: "Ugyanitt, holnap?En: "Same place, tomorrow?"Hu: " kérdezi Áron, immár mosolyogva, nem árnyalva a kételyeket.En: Áron asks, now smiling, without shading his doubts.Hu: "Persze!En: "Of course!"Hu: " feleli Júlia, és mindketten tudják, hogy valami értékes kezdődött el ezen a hideg téli napon.En: Júlia replies, and both of them know that something valuable has begun on this cold winter day.Hu: Áron, ahogy hazafelé indult, átgondolta a napot.En: As Áron headed home, he reflected on the day.Hu: Egy kicsit másképp lépett ki a fürdőből, mint ahogy belépett: magabiztosabban, bátrabban, készen állva arra, hogy a magányt barátsággá változtassa.En: He stepped out of the baths a little differently than he entered: more confidently, more bravely, ready to transform loneliness into friendship.Hu: Tudta, hogy az egyszerű nyitottság és kedvesség új kapukat nyit, és hogy minden új nap lehetőség lehet a kapcsolódásra.En: He knew that simple openness and kindness can open new doors, and that every new day is an opportunity for connection. Vocabulary Words:secret: titkahidden: rejtőzikcovers: borítjablanket: takaróoppressive: nyomasztósteam: gőzancient: antikcurtain: függönyidyllic: idillienvelop: körülöleljepatience: türelemdangle: lógatvaunknown: ismeretlenacquaintance: ismerőshesitate: habozikencouraging: bátorítósoothing: jótékonypatterned: mintásopportunity: lehetőségtrembling: remegawkwardly: zavartanimmersed: elmélyülbench: padchallenges: kihívásoksouls: lelkekreflected: átgondoltaconfidently: magabiztosantransform: átváltoztatopenness: nyitottságconnection: kapcsolódás

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Ari's Canvas: Breaking Barriers at the Winter Talent Show Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-01-10-23-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: בערב חורפי אחד, בחדר מגורים של פנימייה בלב הכפר האנגלי, ישבה ארי מול הבד שלה.En: On a winter evening, in the living room of a boarding school in the heart of the English village, Ari sat in front of her canvas.He: מסביבה הנוף היה מכוסה בשלג לבן וטהור.En: Around her, the landscape was covered in white, pure snow.He: הבניינים ההיסטוריים עמדו כבתים בישנים, והאויר היה קריר ורענן.En: The historic buildings stood as old houses, and the air was crisp and fresh.He: בפנים, באולם ההרצאות המבודד בעץ ישן, נשמעה תכונה גדולה.En: Inside, in the old wood-paneled lecture hall, there was great activity.He: תלמידים התכוננו למופע כשרונות החורף.En: Students were preparing for the winter talent show.He: ארי הייתה תלמידה מופנמת ואמנותית, שבשנה השנייה שלה בפנימייה כבר הספיקה לצבור מוניטין כאמנית מחוננת.En: Ari was an introverted and artistic student, who, in her second year at the boarding school, had already gained a reputation as a gifted artist.He: היא מצאה שקט נפשי בעבודות הציור שלה.En: She found peace of mind in her painting work.He: אך, הפעם, רצתה משהו יותר מזה.En: But this time, she wanted something more.He: היא רצתה להציג את עצמה וליצר חיבור עם חבריה לכיתה.En: She wanted to present herself and create a connection with her classmates.He: היא ידעה שכדי לעשות זאת, עליה להתמודד עם הפחד הגדול ביותר שלה - פחד הקהל.En: She knew that to do this, she would have to face her greatest fear - the fear of performing before an audience.He: נועם הייתה החברה הטובה שלה, ומוזיקאית מחוננת.En: Noam was her best friend and a gifted musician.He: היא הציעה לארי רעיון: היא תנגן מוסיקה שתעורר השראה, וארי תהיה יכולה לצייר מול כולם בזמן אמת.En: She suggested an idea to Ari: she would play music that would inspire, and Ari could paint in real-time in front of everyone.He: הרעיון היה מעורר אך מפחיד גם יחד.En: The idea was both inspiring and frightening.He: כשערב המופע הגיע, בחרדות וחששות, עלתה ארי לבמה.En: When the evening of the show arrived, with anxiety and apprehension, Ari came up onto the stage.He: אורות חזקים אל מול פניה, ובעוד נועם התחילה לנגן, הרגישה את השיחרור שיתפשט דרך צלילי הפסנתר.En: Bright lights faced her, and as Noam began to play, she felt the release that spread through the piano sounds.He: היא לקחה מכחול, וטבלה אותו בצבעים עליזים.En: She took a paintbrush and dipped it in vibrant colors.He: בהתחלה ריח המכחולים והקנבס היה מטריד, אך לאט לאט, עם הקצב של המוסיקה, החלה לטבוע במלאכת אמנותה.En: Initially, the smell of the brushes and canvas was disturbing, but slowly, with the rhythm of the music, she began to immerse herself in her artistry.He: נשימותיה התייצבו, והמכחול ריצד על פני הקנבס בקפיצות עדינות.En: Her breathing stabilized, and the brush danced over the canvas with gentle leaps.He: כשעץ גבוה הופיע על הקנבס, הפחד התפוגג.En: When a tall tree appeared on the canvas, the fear evaporated.He: היא נפלה לתוך זרם שוטף של יצירה.En: She fell into a flowing stream of creation.He: הקהל נעצר, התרכז.En: The audience stopped, focused.He: הניגון היה מוזיקה לנפש, והיצירה הייתה סימפוניה צבעונית שכנעה את הצופים.En: The playing was like music to the soul, and the creation was a colorful symphony that captivated the viewers.He: כשהגיעה לסוף הציור, גל של תשואות הגיע מהקהל.En: When she reached the end of the painting, a wave of applause came from the audience.He: זו הייתה ניצחון אישי קטן עבור ארי.En: It was a small personal victory for Ari.He: ארי הרגישה שינוי פנימי.En: Ari felt an internal change.He: היא לא רק הגיעה לסיים את הציור, אלא גם הצליחה לחבר עצמה לאנשים שבסביבה.En: She had not only finished the painting but also managed to connect with the people around her.He: לאחר שהקנבס החריך עמד במרכז תשומת הלב, זכתה ארי להכרה בקשר החדש שלה לקהילה הבית ספרית.En: After the canvas stood in the spotlight, Ari gained recognition for her new connection with the school community.He: פעם אחר פעם היא קבלה את המחמאות, וכשנועם חיבקה אותה, הבינה שזכתה גם בחברות אמתית על הבמה הזו.En: Time after time, she received compliments, and when Noam hugged her, she realized she had also gained true friendship on that stage.He: הכוח באמנות ובקשרים אנושיים היה נצחון חרון נוסף אל הקטנה שבתוכם.En: The power in art and human connections was another fierce victory for the little one within them.He: ארי חשה שהיא מצאה את מקומה ונחושה לקחת חלק את נסיונה החדש.En: Ari felt she had found her place and was determined to embrace her new experience. Vocabulary Words:boarding: פנימייהcanvas: בדlecture hall: אולם הרצאותintroverted: מופנמתreputation: מוניטיןfear: פחדanxiety: חרדותapprehension: חששותvibrant: עליזיםdisturbing: מטרידimmerse: לטבועstabilized: התייצבוsympathy: סימפוניהcaptivated: שכנעהapplause: תשואותinternal: פנימיrecognition: הכרהcompliments: מחמאותdetermined: נחושהembrace: לקחת חלקexpanse: רחבhistoric: היסטורייםcrisp: קרירmind: שקט נפשיperforming: מופעplay: תנגןinspire: להעורר השראהrelease: שחרורrhythm: הקצבflowing: שוטףBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Jordi's Leap of Faith: Chasing Dreams Beyond Borders Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-01-08-08-38-19-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Els flocs de neu cobrien suaument el terra al voltant de la casa gran de la família.En: The snowflakes softly covered the ground around the large casa of the family.Ca: L'interior estava ple de caliu.En: The interior was full of warmth.Ca: Es barrejaven les olors de castanyes torrades i vi negre i ressonava una suau música catalana.En: The smells of roasted chestnuts and red wine mixed together, and there was soft Catalan music resonating.Ca: En aquesta efusiva atmosfera familiar, en Jordi es trobava una mica distret.En: In this warm family atmosphere, Jordi found himself a bit distracted.Ca: De peu al costat de la finestra decorada amb garlandes de Nadal, observava els seus parents riure i gaudir.En: Standing by the window decorated with Christmas garlands, he watched his relatives laugh and enjoy themselves.Ca: Però la seva ment era ben lluny.En: But his mind was far away.Ca: La seva germana petita, l'Anna, corria cap a ell amb l'energia de sempre, amb els ulls brillants de curiositat.En: His little sister, Anna, ran towards him with her usual energy, her eyes sparkling with curiosity.Ca: "Jordi, què penses fer aquest any?En: "Jordi, what do you plan to do this year?"Ca: " li va preguntar, somrient.En: she asked, smiling.Ca: Ell va somriure, però per dins sentia un nus a l'estómac.En: He smiled, but inside he felt a knot in his stomach.Ca: "Encara no ho sé, Anna," li va respondre.En: "I don't know yet, Anna," he replied.Ca: No volia decebre-la, menys encara al seu pare, en Pau, que estava assegut a la vora de la xemeneia, repartint llonganisses i formatges entre els convidats.En: He didn't want to disappoint her, much less his father, Pau, who was sitting by the fireplace, handing out sausages and cheeses among the guests.Ca: En Pau sempre havia insistit en la importància de la família unida.En: Pau had always insisted on the importance of a united family.Ca: En Jordi sabia que ell confiava que tots continuarien vivint a prop.En: Jordi knew that he trusted they would all continue living close by.Ca: Però Jordi tenia un somni, un somni que el portava més enllà de les fronteres, una oportunitat de treball a l'estranger que no podia deixar escapar.En: But Jordi had a dream, a dream that took him beyond borders, a job opportunity abroad that he couldn't pass up.Ca: El temps avançava i el soroll d'alegria assenyalava que el moment del compte enrere per al Nou Any s'apropava.En: Time passed, and the noise of joy signaled that the countdown to the New Year was approaching.Ca: En Jordi mirava el rellotge.En: Jordi looked at the clock.Ca: El moment decisiu havia arribat.En: The decisive moment had arrived.Ca: Mentre tots es reunien al voltant del rellotge de paret, en Jordi s'adonà que havia de parlar.En: As everyone gathered around the wall clock, Jordi realized he had to speak.Ca: El destí d'aquell any depenia d'això.En: The fate of that year depended on it.Ca: A mitjanit, les campanes ressonaven i els "Feliç Any Nou!En: At midnight, the bells rang, and "Happy New Year!"Ca: " omplien l'habitació.En: filled the room.Ca: Esclarit per l'eufòria del moment, en Jordi va alçar la veu sobre el bullici.En: Enlightened by the euphoria of the moment, Jordi raised his voice above the noise.Ca: "Família," va dir, "tinc alguna cosa a dir-vos.En: "Family," he said, "I have something to tell you."Ca: "Tots es van girar cap a ell, expectants i encuriosits.En: Everyone turned towards him, expectant and curious.Ca: "He decidit acceptar una oferta de treball a l'estranger," va confessar, el cor bategant-li fortament al pit.En: "I have decided to accept a job offer abroad," he confessed, his heart beating strongly in his chest.Ca: L'habitació es va quedar en silenci.En: The room fell silent.Ca: La sorpresa i la confusió van pintar les cares dels presents.En: Surprise and confusion painted the faces of those present.Ca: En Pau va deixar de somriure.En: Pau stopped smiling.Ca: L'Anna va fer un pas endavant, "Viuràs fora, Jordi?En: Anna took a step forward, "Will you live away, Jordi?"Ca: ", va preguntar amb una llum tènue de preocupació als seus ulls joves.En: she asked, with a faint light of worry in her young eyes.Ca: Jordi va assentir.En: Jordi nodded.Ca: Va explicar les seves raons, els seus plans i el que significava per a ell.En: He explained his reasons, his plans, and what it meant for him.Ca: I, a poc a poc, l'atmosfera va canviar.En: And, little by little, the atmosphere changed.Ca: En Pau, després d'un moment de reflexió, es va aixecar i va abraçar al seu fill.En: Pau, after a moment of reflection, stood up and embraced his son.Ca: "Si això et fa feliç, compte amb el nostre suport," va dir finalment.En: "If this makes you happy, count on our support," he finally said.Ca: Els altres familiars també es van aproximar, oferint paraules d'ànim i felicitacions.En: The other relatives also approached, offering words of encouragement and congratulations.Ca: "Vindrem a veure't," va dir l'Anna amb un somriure.En: "We will come to see you," Anna said with a smile.Ca: El Jordi es va adonar que, tot i la distància que els separaria, els lligams familiars seguirien forts.En: Jordi realized that, despite the distance that would separate them, the family bonds would remain strong.Ca: Havia après que el suport de la seva família no depenia de la proximitat física, sinó de l'amor i la comprensió que els unia.En: He had learned that the support of his family did not depend on physical proximity, but on the love and understanding that united them.Ca: I amb aquest pensament, va començar l'any nou amb esperança i determinació.En: And with this thought, he began the new year with hope and determination. Vocabulary Words:the snowflakes: els flocs de neuthe house: la casathe warmth: el caliuthe smells: les olorsthe chestnuts: les castanyesthe wine: el vithe fireplace: la xemeneiathe opportunity: l'oportunitatthe countdown: el compte enreremidnight: mitjanitthe bells: les campanesthe euphoria: l'eufòriathe surprise: la sorpresathe confusion: la confusióthe plans: els plansthe reflection: la reflexióthe support: el suportthe family ties: els lligams familiarsthe proximity: la proximitatthe understanding: la comprensióthe love: l'amorthe knot: el nusthe guests: els convidatsthe borders: les fronteresthe destiny: el destíthe moment: el momentthe clock: el rellotgethe hopes: les esperancesthe determination: la determinació

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Journey into the Heart of the Ya'arot HaAmazones Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-01-06-08-38-19-he Story Transcript:He: במרכז יער האמזונס, כשהשמש קופחת על ראשם, צעדו איתן, תמר ויעל בין העצים הגבוהים.En: In the heart of the Ya'arot HaAmazones, with the sun beating down on their heads, Eitan, Tamar, and Yael walked among the tall trees.He: איתן היה בוטנאי אמיץ ומלא רצון לגלות צמחים נדירים בעלי תכונות ריפוי מיוחדות.En: Eitan was a brave botanist, eager to discover rare plants with special healing properties.He: תמר, שותפתו לחים, הייתה תמיד עם רגליים על הקרקע, דאגה לשמור על בטיחותם.En: Tamar, his life partner, always kept her feet on the ground, ensuring their safety.He: יעל, מדריך מקומי, הכיר את היער כמו את כף ידו, אך העדיף לשמור על קסם ומסתורין.En: Yael, a local guide, knew the forest like the back of his hand but preferred to maintain its magic and mystery.He: השבוע היה קיץ בדרום הכדור, והחום היה מחניק.En: The week was summer in the southern hemisphere, and the heat was stifling.He: יעל הצביע על עץ ייחודי וסיפר להם על צמח נדיר לצידו, שמועה אמרה שיש לו כוחות ריפוי עצומים.En: Yael pointed to a unique tree and told them about a rare plant beside it, rumored to possess tremendous healing powers.He: "הצמח הזה הוא חלום של כל רופא בשבט," אמר יעל בחיוך סודי.En: "This plant is every doctor in the tribe's dream," said Yael with a secretive smile.He: הדרך הייתה מסובכת ומלאה בענפים וסבך קוצים.En: The path was complicated and filled with branches and thorny underbrush.He: תמר אמרה: "אולי נחזור?En: Tamar said, "Maybe we should turn back?He: יש סופת גשמים מתקרבת.En: There's a storm approaching."He: " אך איתן היה נחוש וענה: "רק עוד קצת, אנחנו קרובים.En: But Eitan was determined and replied, "Just a little further, we're close."He: " יעל הצטרף לאיתן והוביל את הדרך.En: Yael joined Eitan in leading the way.He: היער היה שוקק חיים.En: The forest was bustling with life.He: קול ציפורים ממעל, רחשים באוויר.En: The sound of birds overhead, whispers in the air.He: פתאום, בין העננים, רעמים החלו לרטון והמים החלו לרדת ממטלות השמיים.En: Suddenly, between the clouds, thunder began to rumble, and rain started pouring from the heavens.He: איתן רץ קדימה, עקב אחרי רמזים שהשאירה יעל על המשך הדרך.En: Eitan ran ahead, following the clues left by Yael on the path.He: לבסוף, הם עמדו מול הצמח הנדיר.En: Finally, they stood before the rare plant.He: עם גשם שוטף מעליהם, הם זיהו את העלים המיוחדים של הצמח.En: With the rain pouring over them, they recognized the special leaves of the plant.He: תמר הביט ברטוב על פניהם ושאלה: "ואיך נחזור עכשיו?En: Tamar, looking at their wet faces, asked, "And how will we return now?"He: " יעל, שנראה שלוז אינו נוגע בו, הכיר בסתר את טיב השביל.En: Yael, seemingly untouched by the urgency, secretly knew the nature of the trail.He: הוא הדריך אותם בחזרה דרך נתיב בטוח בין סלעים ופלגים.En: He guided them back through a safe path between rocks and streams.He: הם הגיעו למחנה עייפים אך מרוצים.En: They returned to the camp tired but satisfied.He: איתן הרגיש שהמסע שינה אותו.En: Eitan felt the journey had changed him.He: הוא למד שהשאיפות שלו חשובים, אך גם האיזון עם טבע היער.En: He learned that his ambitions are important, but so is the balance with the forest's nature.He: היער אינו רק מקום של תגליות, אלא גם של כבוד והקשבה.En: The forest is not only a place for discoveries but also for respect and listening.He: זמן לשמוח בהשגיהם, אך גם להקשיב לנפש המקום.En: Time to rejoice in their achievements, but also to listen to the soul of the place.He: "היער למד אותי," אמר איתן בהבנה, "לכבד אותו ולא לרוץ כנגדו.En: "The forest taught me," said Eitan with understanding, "to respect it and not run against it."He: "הם חזרו לעיר עם הצמח בידיהם ולבם מלא תובנות חדשות.En: They returned to the city with the plant in hand and hearts full of new insights. Vocabulary Words:heart: מרכזbeating: קופחתbotanist: בוטנאיeager: מלא רצוןrare: נדיריםdiscover: לגלותhealing: ריפויproperties: תכונותensuring: דאגהsafety: בטיחותםmagic: קסםmystery: מסתוריןheat: חוםstifling: מחניקunique: ייחודיrumored: שמועהtremendous: עצומיםsecretive: סודיcomplicated: מסובכתthorny: סבך קוציםdetermined: נחושbustling: שוקקwhispers: רחשיםthunder: רעמיםrumble: לרטוןpouring: שוטףurgency: לוזseemingly: נראהtrail: טיב השבילstreams: פלגיםBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Snowy Reflections: Choosing Between Adventure and Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-01-06-08-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Snøen falt stille utenfor hytta som lå dypt inne i Lofoten.En: The snow fell quietly outside the cabin that lay deep in Lofoten.No: Den lille bygningen lå som en varm lomme i den kalde vinteren, omgitt av majestetiske fjell og iskalde fjorder.En: The small building sat like a warm pocket in the cold winter, surrounded by majestic mountains and icy fjords.No: Inne i hytta var atmosfæren varm og lys, med flammene fra peisen som danset over tømmerveggene.En: Inside the cabin, the atmosphere was warm and bright, with flames from the fireplace dancing over the timber walls.No: Lars satt på en gammel trestol ved vinduet.En: Lars sat on an old wooden chair by the window.No: Han så ut mot de snødekte landskapene, mens tankene hans var et annet sted.En: He looked out at the snow-covered landscapes, while his thoughts were elsewhere.No: For noen uker siden hadde han fått et tilbud om en jobb i utlandet.En: A few weeks ago, he had received a job offer abroad.No: Det var en mulighet til et eventyr, men noe holdt ham fast her i Norge.En: It was an opportunity for an adventure, but something held him back here in Norway.No: Ingrid strålte som alltid.En: Ingrid beamed as always.No: Hun elsket nyttårsaften – følelsen av et nytt år, nye muligheter.En: She loved New Year's Eve—the feeling of a new year, new possibilities.No: Hun merket at Lars var stille i dag.En: She noticed that Lars was quiet today.No: Noe gnagde på ham, men hun visste ikke hva.En: Something was gnawing at him, but she didn't know what.No: Magnus, med sin alltid optimistiske holdning, fikk latteren til å fylle rommet.En: Magnus, with his always optimistic attitude, filled the room with laughter.No: Han spøkte med Ingrid om fyrverkeriet de snart skulle se.En: He joked with Ingrid about the fireworks they would soon see.No: Magnus la ikke merke til Lars sine bekymringer.En: Magnus did not notice Lars's worries.No: I det varme fellesskapet var han tilsynelatende uvitende om den indre kampen til sin venn.En: In the warm company, he was seemingly unaware of his friend's inner struggle.No: Tiden gikk fort, og snart nærmet det seg midnatt.En: Time went by quickly, and soon it was approaching midnight.No: Ingrid hentet fram glass til en skål, og alle reiste seg foran peisen.En: Ingrid brought out glasses for a toast, and everyone stood in front of the fireplace.No: Det glitret i vinglassene i det knitrende lyset av flammer, da Lars hevet glasset sitt.En: The wine glasses sparkled in the crackling light of the flames when Lars raised his glass.No: "Hør, venner," begynte Lars med en stemme som var både bestemt og litt nervøs.En: "Listen, friends," Lars began with a voice that was both determined and slightly nervous.No: "Jeg har noe jeg må fortelle.En: "I have something I need to tell you."No: "Ingrid og Magnus så spent på ham.En: Ingrid and Magnus looked at him eagerly.No: "Jeg har fått et jobbtilbud utenlands.En: "I've received a job offer abroad.No: Jeg vet ikke hva jeg skal gjøre.En: I don't know what to do."No: "Det ble stille et øyeblikk.En: It fell silent for a moment.No: Ingrid, alltid rask til å støtte, la hånden på armen hans.En: Ingrid, always quick to support, placed her hand on his arm.No: "Vi er her for deg.En: "We're here for you.No: Uansett hva du bestemmer deg for.En: No matter what you decide."No: "Magnus smilte varmt.En: Magnus smiled warmly.No: "Ja, Lars.En: "Yes, Lars.No: Det spiller ingen rolle hvor du er.En: It doesn't matter where you are.No: Du vil alltid være vår venn.En: You will always be our friend."No: "Med vennenes støtte følte Lars en varm følelse av lettelse skylle over seg.En: With his friends' support, Lars felt a warm sense of relief wash over him.No: Han innså at vennskapene han hadde her, betydde mer enn all verdens eventyr.En: He realized that the friendships he had here meant more than any adventure in the world.No: Nå så han for seg en framtid hvor han var ærlig om følelsene sine.En: Now he envisioned a future where he was honest about his feelings.No: Det satte alt i et nytt lys.En: It put everything in a new light.No: Lars bestemte seg for å vente litt med å svare på tilbudet.En: Lars decided to wait a bit before responding to the offer.No: Han visste nå hva som virkelig var viktig.En: He now knew what was truly important.No: Fjordene utenfor hytta glitret i månelyset, og han smilte da han så snøen dale ned.En: The fjords outside the cabin glittered in the moonlight, and he smiled as he watched the snow fall.No: Nyttårsnatten hadde brakt både nye muligheter og en dypere forståelse av hva som betydde mest: samhold og vennskap.En: The New Year's night had brought both new opportunities and a deeper understanding of what mattered most: unity and friendship. Vocabulary Words:majestic: majestetiskeatmosphere: atmosfærenlandscape: landskaperopportunity: mulighetadventure: eventyrgnawing: gnagdeoptimistic: optimistiskeunaware: uvitendeapproaching: nærmetsparkled: glitretdetermined: bestemteagerly: spenterelief: lettelseenvisioned: for seghonest: ærligglittered: glitretunity: samholdpocket: lommetimber: tømmerfireplace: peisensilently: stillesurrounded: omgittthoughts: tankenefuture: framtidunderstanding: forståelsepossibilities: mulighetersupport: støttelaughed: latterencabin: hyttafellows: venner

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Chasing Northern Lights: A Journey of Stars and Self-Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-01-05-08-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Tromsø lå stille under vinterens tunge teppe.En: Tromsø lay quietly under winter's heavy blanket.No: De snødekte gatene glimret i lyset fra gatelyktene.En: The snow-covered streets shimmered in the light from the streetlamps.No: I horisonten ventet det kalde, mystiske Arktis.En: In the horizon awaited the cold, mysterious Arktis.No: Lars sto i døra til kontoret sitt.En: Lars stood in the doorway of his office.No: Det var nyttårsaften, og han hadde en gruppe som ventet på ham.En: It was New Year's Eve, and he had a group waiting for him.No: Han så ut over byen og tenkte på stjernene, drømmen om å studere dem nærere.En: He looked out over the city and thought about the stars, the dream of studying them more closely.No: Nina så på kameraet sitt mens hun sto ved kaia.En: Nina looked at her camera while she stood by the quay.No: Hånden hennes dirret litt.En: Her hand trembled a bit.No: Hun hadde fanget hundrevis av bilder før, men ingen ga henne denne nervøsiteten.En: She had captured hundreds of photos before, but none gave her this nervousness.No: Hun ønsket det perfekte nordlyset.En: She wanted the perfect nordlys.No: Astrid derimot, gikk gjennom notatene sine.En: Astrid, on the other hand, went through her notes.No: Hun hadde dekket mange slike turer, men lette etter noe annet denne gangen.En: She had covered many such trips, but was looking for something different this time.No: Hun ville skrive om noe som ville røre ved leserne.En: She wanted to write about something that would touch the readers.No: De møtte Lars ved minibussen.En: They met Lars by the minibus.No: "Klar for en tur utenom det vanlige?En: "Ready for a tour out of the ordinary?"No: " spurte han og smilte varmt.En: he asked with a warm smile.No: Det var en spesialtur til et mindre kjent sted nær fjorden.En: It was a special tour to a lesser-known spot near the fjord.No: Skiene hans lå på taket av bilen, klare for eventyr.En: His skis lay on the roof of the car, ready for adventure.No: Vinden blåste forsiktig, og himmelen virket tung med skyer.En: The wind blew gently, and the sky seemed heavy with clouds.No: Underveis fortalte Lars historier om stjernene.En: Along the way, Lars told stories about the stars.No: Hans entusiasme for astronomi smittet.En: His enthusiasm for astronomy was infectious.No: De kjørte gjennom snødekte veier, fiskeværene glimtende i mørket.En: They drove through snow-covered roads, the fishing villages shimmering in the dark.No: Nina satte seg ved vinduet, klar med kameraet, men urolig for skyene.En: Nina sat by the window, ready with her camera, but uneasy about the clouds.No: Astrid lyttet mens hun skrev små notater, enda uviss om vinkelen på historien sin.En: Astrid listened while she wrote small notes, still uncertain about the angle of her story.No: Når de nådde det avsidesliggende stedet, steg alle ut av minibussen.En: When they reached the remote location, everyone stepped out of the minibus.No: Isen under dem knirket.En: The ice beneath them creaked.No: Lars lente seg mot bilen, så mot himmelen.En: Lars leaned against the car, looking toward the sky.No: "Vi må vente litt," sa han og nikket mot skyene.En: "We have to wait a bit," he said, nodding toward the clouds.No: Tiden gikk.En: Time passed.No: Nina så på kameraet sitt, fingrene nervøse over knappene.En: Nina looked at her camera, fingers nervous over the buttons.No: Lars begynte å lure på om valget hans hadde vært rett.En: Lars began to wonder if his choice had been right.No: Astrid så på dem begge, lette etter noe å fortelle.En: Astrid watched them both, searching for something to tell.No: Hun så på Nina, og deretter Lars, prøvde å finne deres historier.En: She looked at Nina, and then Lars, trying to find their stories.No: Så, nesten plutselig, begynte skyene å lette.En: Then, almost suddenly, the clouds began to clear.No: Lars pekte opp.En: Lars pointed up.No: Nordlyset danset over himmelen i et grønt, pulserende magi.En: The nordlys danced across the sky in a green, pulsating magic.No: "Se!En: "Look!"No: " ropte Lars, stemmen fylt med jubel.En: shouted Lars, his voice filled with joy.No: Nina holdt kameraet og begynte å skyte.En: Nina held the camera and began to shoot.No: Hun prøvde nye vinkler, eksperimenterte med lys.En: She tried new angles, experimented with light.No: Astrid observerte de to andre, skrev om deres engasjement og kamp.En: Astrid observed the other two, writing about their passion and struggle.No: De sto der en stund, tause med kun lyden av kameraets klikk og den svake susen av vinden.En: They stood there for a while, silent with only the sound of the camera's click and the soft rustle of the wind.No: Da lyset til slutt begynte å bli svakere, så de på hverandre.En: When the lights finally began to fade, they looked at each other.No: Det hadde vært en magisk opplevelse.En: It had been a magical experience.No: På vei tilbake til Tromsø satt de stille en stund.En: On the way back to Tromsø, they sat quietly for a while.No: Lars kjente et nytt mot vokse inni ham.En: Lars felt a new courage growing inside him.No: Han kunne se seg selv studere stjerner, gå dypere inn i det han elsket.En: He could see himself studying stars, delving deeper into what he loved.No: Nina følte en ny tillit til arbeidet sitt.En: Nina felt a new confidence in her work.No: Hun hadde bildene hun trengte, og mer enn det, en ny tillit.En: She had the photos she needed, and more than that, a new assurance.No: Astrid visste hun hadde en historie.En: Astrid knew she had a story.No: Ikke bare lysene, men menneskene, hvordan de søkte etter noe større i dem selv.En: Not just the lights, but the people, how they searched for something greater within themselves.No: Til slutt ankom de byen, lysene fra nyttårsfesten speilet i snøen.En: Finally, they arrived in the city, the lights from the New Year's celebration mirrored in the snow.No: Det hadde vært mer enn en tur.En: It had been more than a trip.No: Det hadde vært en reise inn i ønskene deres, og en påminnelse om at de alle delte himmelen over dem.En: It had been a journey into their desires, and a reminder that they all shared the sky above them. Vocabulary Words:shimmered: glimretmysterious: mystisketrembled: dirretnervousness: nervøsitetenquay: kaiafaded: svakerecaptured: fangetuneasy: uroligremote: avsidesliggendecreaked: knirketrustle: susenshouted: roptepulsating: pulserendesilent: tausestruggle: kampangle: vinkellens: linseobserved: observertefishing villages: fiskeværeneinfectious: smittetdelving: gå dypere inncourage: motassurance: tillitenchanted: fortrylletgently: forsiktigadventure: eventyrminibus: minibussenshoot: skytereach: nåddenodding: nikket

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Solving Chaos in Budapest's Thermal Baths: A New Year's Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-01-03-23-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A téli szél hidegen kavargott Budapest utcáin, miközben az emberek a Széchenyi Fürdő meleg gyógyvizes medencéi felé igyekeztek.En: The winter wind swirled coldly through the streets of Budapest as people hurried toward the warm therapeutic pools of the Széchenyi Fürdő.Hu: Odabent, az épület fényesen csillogó falai között, a szokásos nyüzsgés fogadta a vendégeket.En: Inside, amidst the brightly shimmering walls of the building, the usual hustle and bustle greeted the guests.Hu: Ma különösképpen izgalmas nap ígérkezett: Szilveszter közeledtével mindenki a fürdő különleges hangulatában remélte megalapozni az ünnepi jókedvet.En: Today promised to be particularly exciting: with New Year's Eve approaching, everyone hoped to set the tone for the festive spirit in the bath's special atmosphere.Hu: László, az aprólékos könyvelő, fejben számolta az előtte álló órákat.En: László, the meticulous accountant, was mentally counting the hours ahead.Hu: Pontosan délben kellett elhagynia a fürdőt, hogy betartsa részletesen megtervezett napirendjét.En: He had to leave the bath exactly at noon to keep to his thoroughly planned schedule.Hu: Mellette srégen állt Réka, egy bohém művész, akinek színes ruházata messziről kitűnt.En: Beside him stood Réka, a bohemian artist whose colorful attire made her stand out from afar.Hu: Réka gyakran elfeledkezett dolgairól, ami most külön aggodalmat okozott, hiszen kedvenc fürdőköpenyét magával hozta.En: Réka often forgot things, which now caused particular concern, as she had brought her favorite bathrobe.Hu: Zoltán, a leleményes mérnök, a hétköznapok kihívásait maga mögött hagyva az újév közeledtét akarta élvezni, mégis kíváncsian várta, hogyan alakul a nap eseménysora.En: Zoltán, the resourceful engineer, wanted to enjoy the approach of the new year, leaving behind the challenges of everyday life, yet he was curiously anticipating how the day's events would unfold.Hu: Mire mindhárman előkészítették a személyes tárgyaikat, kezdetét vette a zűrzavar.En: Just as all three of them prepared their personal items, chaos erupted.Hu: Valaki összekeverte a szekrénykulcsokat, és hamar kiderült, hogy mindegyikük más valaki holmiját kapta el.En: Someone mixed up the locker keys, and it soon became clear that each of them had taken someone else's belongings.Hu: László máris feszült volt, Réka kétségbeesetten keresgélte köpenyét, míg Zoltán szeme gyorsan pásztázta a körülményeket, logikát keresve a káoszban.En: László was already tense, Réka desperately searched for her robe, while Zoltán's eyes quickly scanned the situation, seeking logic in the chaos.Hu: László úgy döntött, megpróbálja kézbe venni az irányítást, és segített a talált tárgyak osztályozásában.En: László decided to take control and helped in sorting out the found items.Hu: Közben Réka, a művész, színes ruhák és törölközők maradványaiból kis mobilműalkotást kezdett formázni, mosolyt csalva az arra sodródó vendégek arcára.En: Meanwhile, Réka, the artist, began forming a small mobile art piece from remnants of colorful clothes and towels, bringing smiles to the faces of drifting guests.Hu: Zoltán pedig, mint egy igazi nyomozó, minden részletet alaposan átvizsgált.En: Zoltán, like a true detective, thoroughly examined every detail.Hu: Réka egy fürdőnadrág mintája és egy úszósapka színe alapján bukkant rá végül a köpenyére.En: Réka finally found her robe based on the pattern of a swimsuit and the color of a swim cap.Hu: Zoltán azonban valami vibráló nyomozói ösztöntől vezérelve mindent összerakott: az órákon lógó kulcsokat és a vendégeket párosította egymáshoz.En: However, Zoltán, driven by some vibrant detective instinct, pieced everything together: he matched the keys hanging from the clocks to the guests.Hu: Néhány perc alatt sikerült rendet tenni, mintha valami különleges rejtvényt fejtett volna meg.En: Within minutes, he managed to restore order, as if he had solved some special puzzle.Hu: Az idő röpült, és bár László 10 perccel tovább maradt a tervezettnél, Zoltán találékonyságával kárpótolva érezte magát.En: Time flew by, and although László stayed ten minutes longer than planned, he felt compensated by Zoltán's ingenuity.Hu: Réka új ihletet merített a nap káoszából, és az általa készített kis műalkotás örömmel töltötte meg a teret.En: Réka drew new inspiration from the day's chaos, and the small art piece she created filled the space with joy.Hu: Zoltán elégedett mosollyal nézett körül, látva, milyen jól segített a közösségen.En: Zoltán looked around with a satisfied smile, seeing how well he had assisted the community.Hu: Mindhárman valami újat tanultak aznap.En: All three learned something new that day.Hu: László megtapasztalta, hogy néha egy kis kiszámíthatatlanság nem árt.En: László experienced that a little unpredictability doesn't hurt.Hu: Réka úgy érezte, a káosz is lehet művészi.En: Réka felt that chaos could be artistic.Hu: Zoltán pedig rájött, hogy a munkán kívüli helyzetekben is örömét lelheti az emberek közös problémáinak megoldásában.En: And Zoltán realized that he could find joy in solving communal problems outside of work situations.Hu: Így ért véget a nap, vidám nevetéssel és felismerésekkel a Széchenyi fürdő meleg vize fölött, miközben a téli napfény halványan derengve búcsúzott az évtől.En: Thus ended the day with cheerful laughter and newfound insights above the warm waters of the Széchenyi bath, as the winter sunlight faintly shimmered, bidding farewell to the year. Vocabulary Words:swirled: kavargotttherapeutic: gyógyvizesamidst: közöttshimmering: csillogóhustle: nyüzsgésbustle: zsibongásfestive: ünnepimeticulous: aprólékosattire: ruházatbohemian: bohémresourceful: leleményeschaos: zűrzavarscanned: pásztáztalogic: logikátcontrol: irányítástremnants: maradványaidetective: nyomozóthoroughly: alaposanexamined: átvizsgáltpattern: mintavibrant: vibrálópuzzle: rejtvényorder: rendingenious: találékonycompensated: kárpótolvainsights: felismerésekunpredictability: kiszámíthatatlanságartistic: művészicommunal: közösbid farewell: búcsúzott

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: New Year's Sparks in Amsterdam: A Tale of Unexpected Connections Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2024-12-31-08-38-19-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De sneeuw dwarrelt zacht naar beneden buiten de grote ramen van de Amsterdamse Openbare Bibliotheek.En: The snow gently drifts down outside the large windows of the Amsterdamse Openbare Bibliotheek.Nl: Binnen is het warm en gezellig.En: Inside, it is warm and cozy.Nl: De houten boekenplanken zijn versierd met kerstverlichting en glanzende ornamenten.En: The wooden bookshelves are adorned with Christmas lights and shiny ornaments.Nl: Mensen zoeken naar boeken, zittend tussen de planken, verdiept in hun eigen werelden.En: People are searching for books, sitting between the shelves, engrossed in their own worlds.Nl: Anouk loopt langs de rijen met boeken.En: Anouk walks along the rows of books.Nl: Ze zoekt inspiratie voor haar kunstproject.En: She's looking for inspiration for her art project.Nl: Lotte, haar beste vriendin, heeft haar aangemoedigd om iets nieuws te proberen.En: Lotte, her best friend, has encouraged her to try something new.Nl: Iets anders dan ze gewend is.En: Something different from what she's used to.Nl: Anouk houdt van de klassiekers en besluit er vandaag een te lenen.En: Anouk loves the classics and decides to borrow one today.Nl: Aan de andere kant van de bibliotheek staat Sven.En: On the other side of the library stands Sven.Nl: Hij is op zoek naar een nieuw boek om te lezen, iets wat hem echt aanspreekt.En: He is looking for a new book to read, something that truly appeals to him.Nl: Hij is vaak in de bibliotheek.En: He often visits the library.Nl: De wereld van boeken is thuis voor hem.En: The world of books is home to him.Nl: Maar vandaag is bijzonder.En: But today is special.Nl: Vandaag hoopt hij stille hoop te vinden voor iets meer dan een boek.En: Today he hopes to find silent hope for something more than just a book.Nl: Anouk en Sven reiken tegelijkertijd naar "Oorlog en Vrede."En: Anouk and Sven reach for "Oorlog en Vrede" at the same time.Nl: Hun handen raken elkaar kort.En: Their hands briefly touch.Nl: Beiden trekken hun hand verlegen terug en kijken elkaar aan.En: Both shyly withdraw their hands and look at each other.Nl: Anouk lacht.En: Anouk smiles.Nl: "Het lijkt erop dat we hetzelfde boek willen," zegt ze vriendelijk.En: "It seems we want the same book," she says kindly.Nl: Sven glimlacht onzeker terug.En: Sven smiles back uncertainly.Nl: "Het is een klassieke keuze.En: "It's a classic choice.Nl: Misschien moeten we het delen," stelt hij voorzichtig voor.En: Maybe we should share it," he cautiously suggests.Nl: Anouk knikt enthousiast.En: Anouk nods enthusiastically.Nl: Ze praten wat over hun favoriete boeken en schrijvers.En: They talk a bit about their favorite books and authors.Nl: De tijd vliegt voorbij.En: Time flies by.Nl: Anouk voelt zich op haar gemak bij Sven, verrast door zijn diepgaande kennis.En: Anouk feels at ease with Sven, surprised by his profound knowledge.Nl: Sven is ook verrast.En: Sven is also surprised.Nl: Hij geniet van het gesprek met Anouk meer dan hij had gedacht.En: He enjoys the conversation with Anouk more than he had expected.Nl: Naarmate de middag vordert, durft Sven het aan om te vragen: "Wil je misschien nog eens afspreken?En: As the afternoon progresses, Sven musters the courage to ask: "Would you maybe like to meet again?Nl: Misschien iets drinken?"En: Maybe grab a drink?"Nl: Anouk twijfelt even.En: Anouk hesitates for a moment.Nl: Ze heeft het vertrouwen verloren in nieuwe vriendschappen door een recente teleurstelling.En: She has lost faith in new friendships due to a recent disappointment.Nl: Maar er is iets aan Sven dat haar nieuwsgierig maakt.En: But there's something about Sven that piques her curiosity.Nl: "Ja, dat lijkt me leuk," antwoordt ze.En: "Yes, that sounds great," she replies.Nl: Op oudejaarsavond schittert Amsterdam onder een zee van vuurwerk.En: On New Year's Eve, Amsterdam sparkles under a sea of fireworks.Nl: Veel mensen verzamelen zich rond de beroemde grachtenbruggen om het nieuwe jaar in te luiden.En: Many people gather around the famous canal bridges to ring in the new year.Nl: Anouk en Sven staan daar ook.En: Anouk and Sven are there too.Nl: De ijzige winterlucht bijt in hun wangen, maar hun harten zijn warm van spanning en verwachting.En: The icy winter air bites at their cheeks, but their hearts are warm with excitement and expectation.Nl: "Ik ben blij dat we dat boek samen wilden," zegt Sven zacht.En: "I'm glad we both wanted that book," Sven says softly.Nl: Zijn ogen zijn op de kleurrijke explosies boven hen gericht.En: His eyes are fixed on the colorful explosions above them.Nl: Anouk voelt een warme gloed die niets met het vuurwerk licht te maken heeft.En: Anouk feels a warm glow that has nothing to do with the fireworks' light.Nl: "Ik ook," geeft ze toe, terwijl ze zijn hand vastpakt.En: "Me too," she admits, as she takes his hand.Nl: Het nieuwe jaar begint met een explosie van licht en kleur.En: The new year begins with an explosion of light and color.Nl: Voor Anouk en Sven is het meer dan alleen een feest.En: For Anouk and Sven, it's more than just a celebration.Nl: Het is het begin van iets bijzonders, een nieuwe verbinding.En: It's the beginning of something special, a new connection.Nl: Een verbinding waarin Anouk leert vertrouwen en Sven het geloof vindt om zijn hart te volgen.En: A connection where Anouk learns to trust, and Sven finds the faith to follow his heart.Nl: Terwijl de klok middernacht slaat, delen ze een spontaan moment samen.En: As the clock strikes midnight, they share a spontaneous moment together.Nl: Onder het schitterende vuurwerk, omarmd door de magie van de stad, weten ze dat dit het begin is van een nieuwe hoofdstuk.En: Under the dazzling fireworks, embraced by the magic of the city, they know this is the beginning of a new chapter. Vocabulary Words:drifts: dwarreltcozy: gezelligadorned: versierdornaments: ornamentenengrossed: verdieptto muster: durvencuriosity: nieuwsgierighesitates: twijfeltdisappointment: teleurstellingsparkles: schittertexplosions: explosiesembraced: omarmdprofound: diepgaandebites: bijtexpectation: verwachtingtrust: vertrouwenfaith: geloofgather: verzamelenfamous: beroemdeshyly: verlegenshare: delenencouraged: aangemoedigdinspiration: inspiratiecomfortable: op haar gemakenchanted: betoverdlend: lenenwithdraw: terugtrekkenrow: rijenproject: projectreluctantly: onzeker