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Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Autumn Symphony: A Garden Affair That Blooms Love Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-10-15-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De lucht was helder en fris in Keukenhof, toen de gouden bladeren van de bomen zachtjes naar beneden dwarrelden.En: The air was clear and fresh in Keukenhof, as the golden leaves of the trees gently fluttered down.Nl: Het was herfst, een betoverende tijd waarin de tuinen tot leven kwamen met een zee van kleuren.En: It was autumn, an enchanting time when the gardens came to life with a sea of colors.Nl: Terwijl bezoekers lachten en genoten, was er een bijzondere ontmoeting op til.En: While visitors laughed and enjoyed themselves, a special encounter was on the horizon.Nl: Femke dwaalde door de tuinpaden.En: Femke wandered through the garden paths.Nl: Ze was een gepassioneerde hovenier op zoek naar inspiratie.En: She was a passionate gardener in search of inspiration.Nl: Ze hoopte een unieke bloemencombinatie te vinden voor haar eigen tuinproject.En: She hoped to find a unique combination of flowers for her own garden project.Nl: Op hetzelfde moment probeerde Daan, een fotograaf, het perfecte plaatje vast te leggen voor zijn portfolio.En: At the same time, Daan, a photographer, was trying to capture the perfect picture for his portfolio.Nl: Hij wilde de schoonheid van de herfst vastleggen in één fenomenale foto.En: He wanted to capture the beauty of autumn in one phenomenal photo.Nl: De tuinen waren druk, vol mensen die dezelfde schoonheid wilden bewonderen.En: The gardens were crowded, full of people who wanted to admire the same beauty.Nl: Femke liep stilstaand en startend langs de bloembedden, starend en dromend.En: Femke walked, stopping and starting along the flower beds, staring and dreaming.Nl: Daan knipte foto's, telkens een beetje geïrriteerd wanneer Femke in zijn kader verscheen.En: Daan snapped photos, growing slightly irritated whenever Femke appeared in his frame.Nl: Steeds weer was ze daar, zonder het te beseffen.En: Time and again, there she was, without realizing it.Nl: "Sorry," verontschuldigde Femke zich eindelijk, toen ze zich bewust werd van het ongemak dat ze hem bezorgde.En: "Sorry," Femke finally apologized when she became aware of the inconvenience she was causing him.Nl: "Dit lijkt ons niet te lukken als we elkaar blijven storen.En: "It seems we won't succeed if we keep getting in each other's way.Nl: Misschien kunnen we beter samenwerken?"En: Maybe we should collaborate instead?"Nl: Daan keek verbaasd, maar geïnteresseerd.En: Daan looked surprised, but intrigued.Nl: "Dat zou misschien kunnen werken," antwoordde hij zachtjes.En: "That might work," he replied softly.Nl: Het idee om hun talenten te combineren klonk uitnodigend.En: The idea of combining their talents sounded inviting.Nl: Ze besloten samen door de tuinen te lopen, ideeën en inzichten delend.En: They decided to walk through the gardens together, sharing ideas and insights.Nl: Al pratend en wandelend door de tuin, ontdekten ze een rustig deel van Keukenhof.En: As they talked and walked through the garden, they discovered a quiet part of Keukenhof.Nl: Daar stond een verbluffende collectie herfsttulpen, ongestoord door de drukte elders.En: There stood a stunning collection of autumn tulips, undisturbed by the crowds elsewhere.Nl: De bloemen stonden in perfecte harmonie – precies wat Femke zocht, en een droomscène voor Daan's lens.En: The flowers stood in perfect harmony — exactly what Femke was looking for, and a dream scene for Daan's lens.Nl: Met glimlachende ogen werkten ze zij aan zij.En: With smiling eyes, they worked side by side.Nl: Daan hield zijn camera gereed en klikte de sluiter op precies het juiste moment.En: Daan held his camera ready and clicked the shutter at just the right moment.Nl: De foto was perfect, de lichtstralen vielen precies goed.En: The photo was perfect, the light beams falling just right.Nl: Ondertussen schetste Femke het ontwerp voor haar tuin, met de tulpencombinaties die ze had gekoesterd.En: Meanwhile, Femke sketched the design for her garden, with the tulip combinations she had cherished.Nl: Terwijl ze samenwerkten, groeide er iets meer dan alleen een gedeelde waardering voor de bloemen.En: As they collaborated, something more than just a shared appreciation for the flowers grew.Nl: Ze ontdekten een wederzijdse bewondering en een begin van iets moois.En: They discovered a mutual admiration and the beginning of something beautiful.Nl: Femke opende zich voor het idee van samenwerking, zag in dat gedeelde visies de beste resultaten opleverden.En: Femke opened herself to the idea of collaboration, realizing that shared visions produced the best results.Nl: Daan vond inspiratie in Femke's liefde voor planten en kreeg een diepere waardering voor zijn werk.En: Daan found inspiration in Femke's love for plants and gained a deeper appreciation for his work.Nl: Bij zonsondergang verlieten ze Keukenhof, elke met hun succes en meer.En: At sunset, they left Keukenhof, each with their success and more.Nl: Hand in hand wandelden ze weg, terwijl de verlichte paden achter hen verbleekten.En: Hand in hand, they walked away as the illuminated paths faded behind them.Nl: Hun avontuur had een onverwachte draai genomen, de schoonheid was niet alleen gevangen op film en papier, maar ook in hun harten.En: Their adventure had taken an unexpected turn; the beauty was captured not only on film and paper but also in their hearts. Vocabulary Words:clear: helderfluttered: dwarreldenenchanting: betoverendeencounter: ontmoetingpassionate: gepassioneerdeunique: uniekeportfolio: portfoliophenomenal: fenomenalecrowded: drukirritated: geïrriteerdinconvenience: ongemakcollaborate: samenwerkenintrigued: geïnteresseerdtalents: talenteninviting: uitnodigendinsights: inzichtenquiet: rustigstunning: verbluffendeundisturbed: ongestoordharmony: harmonieshutter: sluiterlight beams: lichtstralencherished: gekoesterdappreciation: waarderingmutual: wederzijdseadmiration: bewonderingrealizing: zag invisions: visiessunset: zonsondergangilluminated: verlichte

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Embracing Traditions: How a Festival Ignites Creative Sparks Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-10-15-07-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El sol de tardor lluïa amb força sobre les rajoles de colors del Parc Güell.En: The autumn sun shone brightly on the colorful tiles of Parc Güell.Ca: Era el dia de la Castanyada, i l'aire estava ple de l'aroma de castanyes torrades i panellets.En: It was the day of la Castanyada, and the air was filled with the aroma of roasted chestnuts and panellets.Ca: Martí, un jove arquitecte, caminava pels camins sinuosos del parc, buscant inspiració.En: Martí, a young architect, walked along the winding paths of the park, searching for inspiration.Ca: Admirava les obres de Gaudí, però també sentia la pressió de trobar alguna cosa única per impressionar el seu mentor.En: He admired the works of Gaudí, but also felt the pressure to find something unique to impress his mentor.Ca: Al seu costat, Laia, amiga de la infància de Martí, estava emocionada.En: Beside him, Laia, Martí's childhood friend, was excited.Ca: Li encantava documentar les tradicions culturals i aquella era una de les seves festes preferides.En: She loved documenting cultural traditions, and this was one of her favorite festivals.Ca: Al seu costat estava Aurora, la germana petita de la Laia, qui semblava una mica distreta.En: Next to her was Aurora, Laia's little sister, who seemed a bit distracted.Ca: Martí es va aturar davant d'una gran escultura en forma de salamandra.En: Martí stopped in front of a large salamander-shaped sculpture.Ca: "Necessito trobar la meva pròpia veu," va dir, més per a si mateix que per als altres.En: "I need to find my own voice," he said, more to himself than to others.Ca: Laia el va escoltar i va somriure, "Les tradicions poden ser una bona inspiració, Martí.En: Laia listened and smiled, "Traditions can be a good inspiration, Martí.Ca: Mira al teu voltant.En: Look around you."Ca: "Aurora va clavar la mirada a terra, amb el cap ple de pensaments sobre estudiar a l'estranger.En: Aurora fixed her gaze on the ground, her head full of thoughts about studying abroad.Ca: Ningú de la família ho sabia encara, i estava nerviosa d'explicar-ho.En: No one in the family knew yet, and she was nervous about telling them.Ca: Però aquell dia de festa, envoltada de somriures i música, va decidir que havia arribat el moment.En: But on that festive day, surrounded by smiles and music, she decided the time had come.Ca: L'estona passava i, mentre torraven castanyes, Aurora va agafar aire.En: Time passed, and as they roasted chestnuts, Aurora took a deep breath.Ca: "Tinc una cosa a dir-vos," va començar, la veu tremolant una mica.En: "I have something to tell you," she began, her voice trembling slightly.Ca: Laia la va mirar amb curiositat.En: Laia looked at her with curiosity.Ca: "He decidit estudiar a l'estranger," va deixar anar, amb un sospir.En: "I've decided to study abroad," she announced, with a sigh.Ca: Laia va parpellejar sorpresa, però llavors es va apropar a Aurora i la va abraçar fortament.En: Laia blinked in surprise, but then approached Aurora and hugged her tightly.Ca: "T'entenc, Aurora," va dir amb calidesa.En: "I understand, Aurora," she said warmly.Ca: "És valent expressar el que vols.En: "It's brave to express what you want."Ca: "El moment de tensió es va dissipar ràpidament, i Martí, que havia estat observant, va sentir una onada d'idees.En: The moment of tension quickly dissipated, and Martí, who had been observing, felt a wave of ideas.Ca: Les tradicions barrejades amb el canvi, la força del valor de l'Aurora, li van donar nous pensaments.En: The mix of traditions with change, the strength of Aurora's courage, gave him new thoughts.Ca: Va veure clar com podia combinar aquests elements en un projecte innovador.En: He saw clearly how he could combine these elements into an innovative project.Ca: Amb la música i els colors de la festa de la Castanyada al seu voltant, Martí va trobar la inspiració que tant desitjava.En: With the music and colors of the Castanyada festival around him, Martí found the inspiration he so desired.Ca: Va adonar-se que les tradicions no eclipsaven la seva creativitat, sinó que li donaven una base sòlida sobre la qual construir.En: He realized that traditions did not overshadow his creativity but gave him a solid foundation to build upon.Ca: Aquella nit, mentre les espurnes del foc ballaven sota el cel estrellat, Martí va somriure amb confiança.En: That night, as sparks from the fire danced under the starry sky, Martí smiled confidently.Ca: Sabia que, com Aurora, també havia fet un pas important per avançar cap als seus somnis.En: He knew that, like Aurora, he had also taken an important step towards achieving his dreams. Vocabulary Words:the autumn: la tardorthe tile: la rajolathe chestnut: la castanyathe path: el camíthe pressure: la pressióto admire: admirarthe mentor: el mentorthe childhood: la infànciathe sculpture: l'esculturato inspire: inspirardistracted: distretto whisper: xiuxiuejarthe thought: el pensamentthe festival: la festato decide: decidirthe tension: la tensióthe courage: el coratgethe change: el canvito combine: combinarthe wave: l'onadainnovative: innovadorto overshadow: eclipsarthe spark: l'espurnathe confidence: la confiançato smile: somriurethe foundation: la baseabroad: a l'estrangerto roast: torrarto document: documentarto express: expressar

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Sagrada Família's Magic: A Tale of Rediscovered Passion Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-10-15-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: La llum de la tarda d'autumne jugava entre les espigues de la Sagrada Família, il·luminant els detalls intricats amb una bellesa gairebé màgica.En: The afternoon autumn light played among the spires of the Sagrada Família, illuminating the intricate details with an almost magical beauty.Ca: Júlia, una jove arquitecta de València, sentia el pes de la seva desil·lusió mentre es barrejava amb el grup de turistes que esperaven el començament de la visita guiada.En: Júlia, a young architect from València, felt the weight of her disillusionment as she mingled with the group of tourists waiting for the guided tour to begin.Ca: L'anhel de trobar nova inspiració l'havia portat a Barcelona, però la multitud l'aterria.En: The longing to find new inspiration had brought her to Barcelona, but the crowd made her uneasy.Ca: "Aquí, el passat i el futur es fusionen," digué Oriol, el guia local, amb veu ferma i passió.En: "Here, the past and the future merge," said Oriol, the local guide, with a firm voice and passion.Ca: Ell, resident de Barcelona, adorava cada racó del temple.En: He, a resident of Barcelona, adored every corner of the temple.Ca: Però ara somiava amb més: una connexió autèntica que elevés la monotonia de la seva jornada.En: But now he dreamed of more: an authentic connection that would elevate the monotony of his day.Ca: Júlia estava escèptica.En: Júlia was skeptical.Ca: Com pot una estructura tan popular encendre una espurna en el seu cor cansat d'arquitectura?En: How can such a popular structure ignite a spark in her tired architect's heart?Ca: A mesura que Oriol conduïa el grup cap a l'interior, Júlia va decidir aventurar-se fora de la seva zona de confort.En: As Oriol led the group inside, Júlia decided to venture out of her comfort zone.Ca: "Com es va sentir Gaudí en crear això?" preguntà, sorprenent-se a ella mateixa.En: "How did Gaudí feel creating this?" she asked, surprising even herself.Ca: La seva pregunta aturà Oriol.En: Her question stopped Oriol.Ca: Ningú preguntava mai amb tant d'interès.En: No one ever asked with such interest.Ca: "Gaudí veia la seva obra com un homenatge diví.En: "Gaudí saw his work as a divine tribute.Ca: Aquestes columnes recorden arbres al bosc," respongué Oriol, allunyant-se del seu guió habitual.En: These columns resemble trees in a forest," replied Oriol, veering away from his usual script.Ca: Començava a compartir històries que mai abans no havia explicat, cada frase revestida de la seva pròpia passió per l'art.En: He began sharing stories he had never shared before, each sentence wrapped in his own passion for art.Ca: Dins del temple, els vitralls pintaven el terra de pedra amb colors vius.En: Inside the temple, the stained glass painted the stone floor with vibrant colors.Ca: Júlia alçà la mirada cap a la volta.En: Júlia looked up at the vault.Ca: La seva respiració es va aturar per un moment.En: Her breath stopped for a moment.Ca: La història encesa d'Oriol ressonava amb el color vibrant al voltant.En: Oriol's fiery story resonated with the vibrant color around.Ca: No era només un monument; era una obra viva.En: It wasn't just a monument; it was a living work.Ca: "Saps, mai no vaig veure res semblant," admeté Júlia, tornant a veure Oriol.En: "You know, I've never seen anything like it," admitted Júlia, looking back at Oriol.Ca: Els seus ulls brillaven d'entusiasme renovat.En: Her eyes glowed with renewed enthusiasm.Ca: Oriol li somrigué, percebent una nova obertura en la seva pròpia vida.En: Oriol smiled at her, sensing a new opening in his own life.Ca: Va ser sota aquest arc de llums que Júlia i Oriol van començar a compartir més que un tour.En: It was under this arch of lights that Júlia and Oriol began to share more than just a tour.Ca: Parlaven de milers de detalls arquitectònics i de somnis no confessats.En: They talked about thousands of architectural details and unconfessed dreams.Ca: El temps semblava desaparèixer, com l'ombra davant del sol.En: Time seemed to disappear, like a shadow before the sun.Ca: Quan el tour va acabar, Júlia va sentir que la seva ànima renaixia.En: When the tour ended, Júlia felt her soul reborn.Ca: "Hauríem de explorar més llocs junts," suggerí, notant per primer cop un futur vibrant.En: "We should explore more places together," she suggested, noticing for the first time a vibrant future.Ca: "Sí, m'agradaria molt," accedí Oriol.En: "Yes, I would like that very much," Oriol agreed.Ca: La seva veu ara semblava més ferma, més segura.En: His voice now seemed firmer, more confident.Ca: Aquest moment havia canviat alguna cosa profunda dins seu.En: This moment had changed something deep within him.Ca: Des de llavors, la Sagrada Família no era tan sols un lloc turístic.En: Since then, the Sagrada Família was not just a tourist spot.Ca: Era el començament d'una història compartida.En: It was the beginning of a shared story.Ca: I tot l'interior de Júlia, que pensava que havia vist tot el que l'arquitectura podia oferir, brillava amb una nova llum.En: And all within Júlia, who thought she had seen all that architecture could offer, shone with a new light.Ca: I Oriol, per primera vegada en molt de temps, es permeté l'esperança.En: And Oriol, for the first time in a long time, allowed himself to hope. Vocabulary Words:the autumn: l'autumnethe light: la llumthe spire: l'espigathe architect: l'arquitectathe disillusionment: la desil·lusióthe longing: l'anheluneasy: aterritathe crowd: la multitudthe connection: la connexióthe monotony: la monotoniaskeptical: escèpticathe comfort zone: la zona de confortto venture: aventurar-sethe tribute: l'homenatgethe column: la columnathe forest: el boscthe script: el guióthe stained glass: els vitrallsthe vault: la voltavibrant: vibrantto resonate: ressonarthe shadow: l'ombrato reborn: renaixiathe soul: l'ànimathe enthusiasm: l'entusiasmerenewed: renovatto glow: brillarconfident: segurathe hope: l'esperançashared: compartit

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: A Paddle Through Memories: Áron's Journey on Lake Balaton Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-10-15-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A Balaton tó vize csendesen hullámzott az őszi naplementében.En: The water of Lake Balaton gently rippled in the autumn sunset.Hu: Áron, egy 32 éves környezetkutató, a part mentén készítette elő kajakját.En: Áron, a 32-year-old environmental researcher, was preparing his kayak along the shore.Hu: Az aranyló és vörös levelek keretében minden annyira békésnek tűnt.En: Framed by the golden and red leaves, everything seemed so peaceful.Hu: A levegő hűvös, mégis frissítő volt.En: The air was cool, yet refreshing.Hu: Egy utolsó esélyt keresett, hogy gyermekkora kellemes emlékeivel töltse meg a napot – megemlékezzen azokról az időkről, amelyeket a nagyapjával töltött a tó mellett.En: He was seeking one last chance to fill the day with pleasant memories of his childhood — to reminisce about the times he spent by the lake with his grandfather.Hu: Eszter és Miklós, Áron barátai, figyelték, ahogy beszállt a kajakjába.En: Eszter and Miklós, Áron's friends, watched as he got into his kayak.Hu: "Vigyázz magadra, Áron," kiáltotta Eszter aggodalmasan.En: "Take care of yourself, Áron," Eszter called out worriedly.Hu: "Az időjárás gyorsan változhat.En: "The weather can change quickly."Hu: " Miklós is egyetértően bólintott.En: Miklós nodded in agreement.Hu: Áron azonban csak mosolygott.En: However, Áron just smiled.Hu: Tudta, hogy a tó vize ma különleges jelentőséggel bír számára.En: He knew that the lake's water held a special significance for him today.Hu: A nap lassan leereszkedett a hegyek mögé, narancssárgára, vörösre és aranyra festve az eget.En: The sun slowly descended behind the mountains, painting the sky orange, red, and gold.Hu: Áron óvatosan evezett távolabb a parttól, élvezve a csendet.En: Áron paddled carefully away from the shore, enjoying the silence.Hu: Az időbe mintha egy pillanatra megállt volna.En: Time seemed to stand still for a moment.Hu: Minden békés volt.En: Everything was peaceful.Hu: Szívében azonban apró aggály kezdett növekedni.En: Yet, a small sense of concern began to grow in his heart.Hu: Tudta, hogy hamarosan vihar érkezhet.En: He knew that a storm could be arriving soon.Hu: Ahogy elérte a tó közepét, a felhők gyülekezni kezdtek.En: As he reached the middle of the lake, clouds began to gather.Hu: Az egykor tiszta ég sötétebb lett, a szél hűvösen fújt át rajta.En: The once clear sky grew darker, and the wind blew through him with a chill.Hu: Áron szíve hevesen dobogott.En: Áron's heart pounded.Hu: Vajon kockáztassa meg, hogy kint maradjon a vízen?En: Should he risk staying on the water?Hu: Aztán, mintha a sors hívása lett volna, valami úszni kezdett felé.En: Then, as if it were a call of fate, something began to float towards him.Hu: Egy régi játékcsónak – pont olyan, amilyennel ő és nagyapja játszottak évekkel ezelőtt.En: An old toy boat — just like the ones he and his grandfather used to play with years ago.Hu: Könnyek gyűltek Áron szemébe.En: Tears welled up in Áron's eyes.Hu: Érezte, hogy a nagyapja szelleme vele van.En: He felt his grandfather's spirit with him.Hu: Ez a jel éppen megfelelő pillanatban érkezett.En: This sign arrived at just the right moment.Hu: Megfogta a kis csónakot.En: He grabbed the little boat.Hu: Ahogy a viharfelhők a tó fölé kerültek, Áron visszaevickélt a parthoz, a szívében új bölcsességgel és békével.En: As the storm clouds moved over the lake, Áron paddled back to shore with new wisdom and peace in his heart.Hu: Amikor kiszállt a kajakból, Eszter és Miklós elégedetten látták, hogy Áron mosolyog.En: When he got out of the kayak, Eszter and Miklós were pleased to see Áron smiling.Hu: A vihar ugyan elvonult, de a lelkében rend helyreállt.En: The storm had passed, but calm had been restored in his soul.Hu: Megfogadta, hogy részese lesz a tó megőrzésének, hogy az eljövendő nemzedékek is élvezhessék annak szépségét.En: He vowed to be part of the lake's preservation so that future generations could enjoy its beauty.Hu: Áron tudta, hogy a legjobb módja nagyapja emlékének tiszteletére az, ha biztosítja, hogy Balaton örökké élhető maradjon.En: Áron knew that the best way to honor his grandfather's memory was to ensure that Balaton remains livable forever. Vocabulary Words:rippled: hullámzottshore: partframed: keretébenrefreshing: frissítőreminisce: megemlékezzenconcern: aggálysignificance: jelentőséggeldescended: leereszkedettpounded: dobogottgather: gyülekeznichill: hűvösenrisk: kockáztassafate: sorstoy: játéktears: könnyekspirit: szellemewisdom: bölcsességgelsoul: lélekpreservation: megőrzésénekgenerations: nemzedékekdescended: leereszkedettcalm: nyugalomensured: biztosítjalivable: élhetőmemories: emlékekpleasant: kellemescarefully: óvatosanstorm: viharfloat: úsznicall: hívása

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Pumpkins and Friendship: A Tivoli Gardens Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-10-10-22-34-01-da Story Transcript:Da: Tivoli Gardens var en fest af farver den aften.En: Tivoli Gardens was a festival of colors that evening.Da: Orange lanterner hang mellem træernes grene, og en kølig efterårsbrise susede gennem de gyldne blade.En: Orange lanterns hung between the branches of the trees, and a cool autumn breeze rustled through the golden leaves.Da: Latteren fra børn og voksne spredte sig omkring, mens musikken spillede blidt i baggrunden.En: Laughter from children and adults spread around while music played softly in the background.Da: Søren, Astrid og Mikkel stod ved siden af den blomstrende gazebo, hvor en halloweenfest stor i fuld gang.En: Søren, Astrid, and Mikkel stood next to the blooming gazebo, where a Halloween party was in full swing.Da: De tre venner var tilmeldt græskarskæringskonkurrencen, selvom ingen af dem vidste meget om at skære græskar.En: The three friends had signed up for the pumpkin carving contest, even though none of them knew much about carving pumpkins.Da: Søren ville virkelig gerne vinde.En: Søren really wanted to win.Da: Han var altid ivrig og beslutsom.En: He was always eager and determined.Da: Astrid, med hendes kreative sind, var der mest for at have det sjovt.En: Astrid, with her creative mind, was there mostly to have fun.Da: Mikkel spøgede, men inderst inde ønskede han at imponere de andre.En: Mikkel joked around, but deep down he wanted to impress the others.Da: Kassen med værktøjer var en overraskelse.En: The toolbox was a surprise.Da: De fandt små save, kuriøst formede knive og mystiske former.En: They found small saws, curiously shaped knives, and mysterious shapes.Da: "Hvilket værktøj skal vi bruge til hvad?" undrede Astrid sig højt.En: "Which tool should we use for what?" Astrid wondered out loud.Da: Søren piftede og sagde: "Vi laver en plan. Jeg siger, hvordan vi gør det bedst."En: Søren whistled and said, "Let's make a plan. I'll tell you how we do it best."Da: Astrid kælede for sit græskar.En: Astrid caressed her pumpkin.Da: Hun besluttede sig for at skære, hvad hun følte, uden plan.En: She decided to carve whatever she felt, without a plan.Da: Mikkel lo, da han begyndte at lave sjove ansigter i græskaret og brød ud i vittigheder om deres klodsede forsøg.En: Mikkel laughed as he started making funny faces in the pumpkin and burst into jokes about their clumsy attempts.Da: Timeren tikkede hurtigt.En: The timer ticked quickly.Da: Græskarrene begyndte at tage form, men lignede ikke helt de billeder, de havde forestillet sig.En: The pumpkins began to take shape but didn't quite resemble the images they had imagined.Da: Tiden nærmede sig sin afslutning, og i et stresset øjeblik, skubbede Søren sin albue mod Astrids græskar.En: Time was running out, and in a stressed moment, Søren bumped his elbow against Astrid's pumpkin.Da: Det rullede og faldt.En: It rolled and fell.Da: En stille pause fyldte luften.En: A quiet pause filled the air.Da: Så brød de tre venner ud i stor latter.En: Then the three friends burst into laughter.Da: Græskarrene var skøre kreationer, men det spillede ingen rolle.En: The pumpkins were crazy creations, but it didn't matter.Da: Søren tørrede tårerne fra sine øjne, mens han smilede.En: Søren wiped tears from his eyes as he smiled.Da: "Det handler jo ikke om at vinde," erkendte han.En: "It's not about winning," he admitted.Da: Astrid strålede.En: Astrid beamed.Da: "De er unikke og vores," sagde hun stolt.En: "They are unique and ours," she said proudly.Da: Mikkel nikkede.En: Mikkel nodded.Da: "Det er sjovere at dele øjeblikke."En: "It's more fun to share moments."Da: Da kåringen blev kaldt, stod de tre venner sammen.En: When the awards were called, the three friends stood together.Da: Deres græskar var måske ikke blandt de fineste, men de vidste, at de havde haft en uforglemmelig aften i det fortryllende Tivoli.En: Their pumpkins might not have been among the finest, but they knew they had had an unforgettable evening in the enchanting Tivoli.Da: De lærte, at glæden lå i oplevelsen, ikke i resultatet.En: They learned that the joy was in the experience, not the result. Vocabulary Words:lanterns: lanternerbranches: grenebreeze: briserustled: susedegazed: stirredecarving: skæringdetermined: beslutsomcreative: kreativetoolbox: værktøjercuriously: kuriøstshaped: formedemysterious: mystiskeburst: brødclumsy: klodsederesemble: lignedeimagined: forestilletstressed: stressetelbow: albuepause: pauseunique: unikkeproudly: stoltawards: kåringenenchanting: fortryllendeunforgettable: uforglemmeligexperience: oplevelsenresult: resultatetfestival: festcontest: konkurrencenkeen: ivrigsurprise: overraskelse

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Ancient Secrets & Team Triumph: Unearthing Aquincum's Treasures Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-10-08-07-38-20-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A hajnali köd lassan eloszlott az ősi Aquincum romjai felett.En: The early morning mist slowly dissipated over the ancient ruins of Aquincum.Hu: Zoltán az ásatás helyszínén állt, nézegette a romos oszlopok és kőtömbök között húzódó ösvényt.En: Zoltán stood at the excavation site, gazing at the path that wound between the dilapidated columns and stone blocks.Hu: A levegő hűvös volt, tele eső ígéretével.En: The air was cool, filled with the promise of rain.Hu: Ősz derekán jártunk, s a levelek narancs és arany színekbe öltöztek.En: We were in the heart of autumn, and the leaves had donned shades of orange and gold.Hu: Ez különösen széppé tette a tájat.En: This made the landscape especially beautiful.Hu: Zoltán izgatott volt, de a szíve mélyén aggódott.En: Zoltán was excited, yet deep down he was worried.Hu: Egy fiatal régész volt, tele bizonyítási vággyal.En: He was a young archaeologist, full of the desire to prove himself.Hu: Ő és csapata – Éva és Tamás – már hetek óta itt dolgozott, de minden erőfeszítésük ellenére sem találtak semmit jelentőset.En: He and his team—Éva and Tamás—had been working here for weeks, but despite all their efforts, they had not found anything significant.Hu: Az idő és a forrásaid kezdtek kimerülni.En: Time and resources were starting to dwindle.Hu: Ahogy a nap felkelt, Zoltán érezte, hogy dönteni kell.En: As the sun rose, Zoltán felt a decision needed to be made.Hu: "Kockáztatni fogok," mondta magának, miközben Evat és Tamást figyelte.En: "I'm going to take a risk," he told himself as he watched Éva and Tamás.Hu: Ők mindketten tapasztaltak voltak, és Zoltán nagyon tisztelte a véleményüket.En: Both were experienced, and Zoltán greatly respected their opinions.Hu: Mégis, valamiért úgy érezte, meg kell próbálnia valami mást.En: Yet, for some reason, he felt he needed to try something different.Hu: Egy távolabbi, keveset kutatott területre akart menni.En: He wanted to go to a more distant, little-researched area.Hu: Éva nem értett vele egyet.En: Éva disagreed.Hu: "Túl veszélyes," mondta aggódva.En: "It's too dangerous," she said worriedly.Hu: De Zoltán hajthatatlan volt.En: But Zoltán was adamant.Hu: Elindult a romok hátsó részébe, ahol a növényzet sűrűbb volt.En: He headed to the back of the ruins, where the vegetation was thicker.Hu: Miközben lépdelt, a levelek száraz zörgése kísérte útját.En: As he walked, the dry crunching of leaves accompanied his steps.Hu: Hamarosan talált egy kis részt, ahol a fák és a romok furcsa harmóniában voltak.En: Soon, he found a small area where the trees and ruins were in a strange harmony.Hu: Zoltán érezte, hogy valami különleges van a levegőben.En: Zoltán felt there was something special in the air.Hu: Közeledett az alkony, a nap sugarai aranylóan átszűrődtek a fák között.En: Dusk was approaching, and the golden rays of the sun filtered through the trees.Hu: Váratlanul csillanásra lett figyelmes a föld alatt.En: Suddenly, he noticed a glint beneath the ground.Hu: Egy ősi ékszert látott!En: He saw an ancient piece of jewelry!Hu: Arra gondolt, ez talán az évszázad lelete lehet.En: He thought this might be the find of the century.Hu: De a fény csupán halvány villanás volt, mielőtt a felhők eltakarták a napot, és szélvihar kerekedett.En: But the light was just a faint flash before the clouds covered the sun, and a storm arose.Hu: Zoltán tudta, hogy gyorsan kell cselekednie.En: Zoltán knew he had to act quickly.Hu: A szél erősödött, a felhők egyre sötétebbek lettek.En: The wind was strengthening, and the clouds were getting darker.Hu: Visszaszaladt a táborba, de nem egyedül ment vissza.En: He ran back to the camp, but he didn't go back alone.Hu: Segítséget kért Évától és Tamástól.En: He sought help from Éva and Tamás.Hu: "Van egy lehetőség!En: "There's a possibility!Hu: Talán ez lesz az, amit mind kerestünk!En: This might be what we've all been looking for!"Hu: " mondta izgatottan.En: he said excitedly.Hu: Mindenki együtt dolgozott a vihar előtt, hogy az ékszert biztonságosan a felszínre hozhassák.En: Everyone worked together before the storm to safely bring the jewelry to the surface.Hu: Ahogy az első esőcseppek lehulltak, sikerült kiszabadítaniuk a tárgyat.En: As the first raindrops fell, they managed to free the object.Hu: Az ékszer valóban lenyűgöző volt, mintha mesékből lépett volna elő.En: The jewelry was truly captivating, as if it had stepped out of a fairy tale.Hu: Visszatérve a táborba, Zoltán ráébredt, hogy bár valóra válhat a vágya a nagy felfedezésről, az egész csapat áldozatai és közös munkája nélkül nem sikerült volna.En: Returning to the camp, Zoltán realized that although his desire for a major discovery might come true, without the sacrifices and joint efforts of the entire team, it wouldn't have succeeded.Hu: Megérezte, hogy nem csak a tudomány igazolta vissza, hanem saját belső ereje is.En: He felt not only had science vindicated him, but so had his own inner strength.Hu: Megértette, hogy az igazi siker nem egyedül, hanem együtt érhető el.En: He understood that true success is achieved not alone but together.Hu: A nap végére az eső is elcsendesedett, és a felhők mögött a hold halványan derengve ragyogott.En: By the end of the day, the rain had also quieted down, and behind the clouds, the moon glowed faintly.Hu: Zoltán boldogan ölelte át társait, és tudta, hogy mostantól mindent közösen fognak megoldani.En: Zoltán happily embraced his companions, knowing that from now on, they would solve everything together.Hu: Az ősi Aquincum romjai között ezen az őszies estén új fejezet kezdődött mindannyiuk életében.En: Among the ancient ruins of Aquincum on this autumnal evening, a new chapter began in all their lives. Vocabulary Words:mist: köddissipated: eloszlottancient: ősiruins: romjaiexcavation: ásatásdilapidated: romosgazing: nézegettepath: ösvényautumn: őszdonning: öltöztekdwindle: kimerülnidecision: döntenirisk: kockáztatniadamant: hajthatatlancrunching: zörgéseharmony: harmóniábandusk: alkonyglint: csillanásrajewelry: ékszertvindicated: igazoltafaintly: halványansacrifices: áldozataiinner strength: belső erejediscovery: felfedezésrőlstorm: szélviharcaptivating: lenyűgözőfilter: átszűrődtekrespected: tiszteltesignificant: jelentősetstrange: furcsa

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: The Hidden Letter: A Tale of Courage and Kindness Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-10-04-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Het was een kalme, frisse herfstdag.En: It was a calm, fresh autumn day.Nl: Blaadjes dwarrelden langs de ramen van het Anne Frank Huis in Amsterdam.En: Leaves fluttered past the windows of the Anne Frank Huis in Amsterdam.Nl: De sfeer binnen was plechtig en stil.En: The atmosphere inside was solemn and quiet.Nl: Lotte, Bram en Sofie liepen samen door de smalle gangpaden van het museum.En: Lotte, Bram, and Sofie walked together through the narrow corridors of the museum.Nl: Ze lazen de verhalen en keken naar de oude foto's die daar hingen.En: They read the stories and looked at the old photos hanging there.Nl: Maar Bram had iets anders aan zijn hoofd.En: But Bram had something else on his mind.Nl: Bram voelde in zijn jaszakken.En: Bram felt inside his jacket pockets.Nl: "Waar is het?"En: "Where is it?"Nl: fluisterde hij wanhopig.En: he whispered desperately.Nl: Hij had een brief geschreven.En: He had written a letter.Nl: Een brief die hij in het gastenboek wilde stoppen.En: A letter he wanted to put in the guest book.Nl: Het was belangrijk voor hem.En: It was important to him.Nl: Maar nu was de brief weg.En: But now the letter was gone.Nl: Bram keek paniekerig om zich heen.En: Bram looked around in a panic. "Nl: "Sofie, ik ben de brief kwijt!"En: Sofie, I've lost the letter!"Nl: zei hij met een bezorgde stem.En: he said with a worried voice.Nl: Sofie legde een hand op zijn schouder.En: Sofie placed a hand on his shoulder.Nl: "Rustig, Bram.En: "Calm down, Bram.Nl: We zoeken hem.En: We'll look for it.Nl: Misschien heb je hem in het café laten liggen?"En: Maybe you left it in the café?"Nl: stelde ze voor.En: she suggested.Nl: Lotte, Bram's jongere zus, luisterde aandachtig.En: Lotte, Bram's younger sister, listened intently.Nl: Ze wist dat ze iets moest doen.En: She knew she had to do something.Nl: Ze wilde Bram helpen zonder dat hij zich nog meer zorgen maakte.En: She wanted to help Bram without making him worry even more.Nl: "Ik ga even naar het begin van de tour," zei Lotte nonchalant.En: "I'll go to the beginning of the tour," Lotte said nonchalantly.Nl: "Wacht hier."En: "Wait here."Nl: Zonder een antwoord af te wachten, liep ze terug door de gangen.En: Without waiting for an answer, she walked back through the corridors.Nl: Haar ogen scanden elk hoekje.En: Her eyes scanned every corner.Nl: Ze dacht aan de drukte van de dag en hoe gemakkelijk zo'n klein papiertje verloren kon raken.En: She thought about the day's hustle and how easily such a small piece of paper could get lost.Nl: Het museum was bijna dicht.En: The museum was almost closing.Nl: Tijd was krap.En: Time was tight.Nl: Maar Lotte gaf niet op.En: But Lotte didn't give up.Nl: Bij de vitrines, naast Anne's dagboek, zag ze iets wits op de grond schitteren.En: Near the showcases, next to Anne's diary, she saw something white gleam on the ground.Nl: Het was Bram's brief!En: It was Bram's letter!Nl: Lotte voelde haar hart een sprongetje maken.En: Lotte felt her heart leap.Nl: Ze hoefde niet te twijfelen.En: She didn't hesitate.Nl: Ze pakte het papier voorzichtig op en stopte het achter in haar broekzak.En: She carefully picked up the paper and slipped it into the back pocket of her jeans.Nl: Terug bij Bram en Sofie, zag ze hoe Bram nog steeds angstig rondkeek.En: Back with Bram and Sofie, she saw how Bram was still anxiously looking around.Nl: "Niet meer te vinden, hè?"En: "Can't find it, can you?"Nl: vroeg Sofie.En: asked Sofie.Nl: Bram schudde moedeloos zijn hoofd.En: Bram shook his head hopelessly.Nl: Lotte deed alsof er niets gebeurd was.En: Lotte acted as if nothing had happened.Nl: Plotseling kwam een idee in haar op.En: Suddenly an idea came to her.Nl: Terwijl Bram even werd afgeleid door een gids die hun groep toesprak, schoof Lotte ongezien de brief terug in Bram's tas.En: While Bram was momentarily distracted by a guide speaking to their group, Lotte discreetly slipped the letter back into Bram's bag.Nl: Ze glimlachte, trots op zichzelf maar tevreden zonder erkenning.En: She smiled, proud of herself but content without recognition.Nl: Later, buiten op straat, voelde Bram opnieuw in zijn tas.En: Later, outside on the street, Bram felt inside his bag again.Nl: Zijn ogen werden groot van verbazing toen hij de brief ontdekte.En: His eyes grew wide with surprise when he found the letter.Nl: "Hij was er toch!En: "It was there after all!Nl: Ik moet hem over het hoofd hebben gezien," zei hij opgelucht tegen Sofie.En: I must have overlooked it," he said relieved to Sofie.Nl: Beide vrienden haalden opgelucht adem, niet wetende dat Lotte degene was die het mysterie had opgelost.En: Both friends sighed with relief, not knowing that Lotte was the one who had solved the mystery.Nl: En zo liep Lotte stilletjes naast hen.En: And so Lotte walked silently beside them.Nl: Ze genoot van de frisse lucht en het gevoel dat ze had gekregen door iets goeds te doen voor haar broer.En: She enjoyed the fresh air and the feeling she got from doing something good for her brother.Nl: Soms hoefde je geen applaus om te weten dat je iets belangrijks had gedaan.En: Sometimes you didn't need applause to know you had done something important. Vocabulary Words:calm: kalmefluttered: dwarreldensolemn: plechtigcorridors: gangpadenpanicked: paniekerigdesperately: wanhopigintently: aandachtignonchalantly: nonchalantscanned: scandenhustle: drukteshowcases: vitrinesgleam: schitterenhesitate: twijfelenanxiously: angstigdistracted: afgeleiddiscreetly: ongeziencontent: tevredenrecognition: erkenningsurprise: verbazingoverlooked: over het hoofd hebben gezienrelieved: opgeluchtsigh: adem halenmystery: mysteriesilently: stilletjesfresh: frisselost: kwijtshoulder: schouderleap: sprongetje makenproud: trotsapplause: applaus

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Autumn Pranks and Moonlit Joy: A Tale of Mischief and Reunion Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-10-02-07-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在一个被秋天色彩包围的小村庄里，坐落着一个孤儿院。En: In a small village surrounded by the colors of autumn, there was an orphanage.Zh: 院子里落满五颜六色的秋叶，是孩子们玩耍的好地方。En: The courtyard was covered with colorful autumn leaves, making it a perfect place for the children to play.Zh: 在这金秋时节，孩子们正兴致勃勃地玩“捉迷藏”。En: During this golden autumn season, the children were eagerly playing hide and seek.Zh: 小明是个顽皮又聪明的孩子，他总是想着要捉弄他的朋友。En: Xiaoming was a mischievous yet clever child, always thinking of ways to trick his friends.Zh: 今天，他有个特别的计划。En: Today, he had a special plan.Zh: 游戏开始了，小明决定找一个特别的藏身之处。En: The game started, and Xiaoming decided to find a special hiding spot.Zh: 他看到院子角落里有一大堆秋叶，心想：“这可是个完美的藏身点。”En: He saw a large pile of autumn leaves in the corner of the courtyard and thought, "This is a perfect hiding spot."Zh: 他悄悄地钻进叶子堆里，不留下一点痕迹。En: He quietly crawled into the pile of leaves, leaving no trace behind.Zh: 于是，他藏得像是消失了一样。En: Thus, he was hidden as if he had disappeared.Zh: 李伟是个负责的孩子，总是试图让大家保持在正轨上。En: Li Wei was a responsible child, always trying to keep everyone on track.Zh: 他认真地寻找小明，但始终找不到。En: He searched carefully for Xiaoming, but couldn't find him.Zh: 陈琳是个容易被逗乐的孩子，他乐呵呵地跟着李伟到处找。En: Chen Lin was a child who was easily amused, and he followed Li Wei around with a cheerful attitude.Zh: 时间一点一点地过去，小明仍然杳无踪影。En: Time slowly passed, and Xiaoming was still nowhere to be found.Zh: 不知不觉，天色开始变暗，李伟和陈琳渐渐担心起来。En: Before they knew it, it began to get dark, and Li Wei and Chen Lin started to worry.Zh: 他们彼此对视了一下，心里开始想着，或许小明是真的迷路了。En: They exchanged glances, beginning to think perhaps Xiaoming was truly lost.Zh: 这下该怎么办呢？En: What should they do now?Zh: 就在他们要去寻求大人的帮助时，小明突然从那堆秋叶中跳了出来，把李伟和陈琳吓了一跳。En: Just as they were about to seek help from an adult, Xiaoming suddenly jumped out from the pile of autumn leaves, giving Li Wei and Chen Lin a fright.Zh: “哈哈哈，吓到你们了！”小明得意地笑着说。En: "Hahaha, scared you guys!" Xiaoming said proudly with a laugh.Zh: 他们三个人一起大笑起来，李伟和陈琳才明白这是小明的一个恶作剧。En: The three of them laughed together, and Li Wei and Chen Lin realized it was one of Xiaoming's pranks.Zh: 天慢慢黑了下来，是时候回去享受中秋的月饼和赏灯了。En: As night slowly fell, it was time to go back and enjoy the Mid-Autumn festival mooncakes and lanterns.Zh: 孩子们围坐在一起，吃着甜美的月饼，手里提着亮闪闪的灯笼，心里充满了温暖和欢乐。En: The children sat together, eating sweet mooncakes, holding bright lanterns in their hands, their hearts filled with warmth and joy.Zh: 小明望着他的朋友，心里明白了一个道理：虽然把自己藏得很巧妙很有趣，但有时与朋友一起欢声笑语更为快乐。En: Xiaoming looked at his friends and understood a truth: although hiding cleverly and having fun was enjoyable, sometimes sharing laughter with friends is even happier.Zh: 中秋的月亮照耀着大地，好像也在微笑着祝福他们。En: The mid-autumn moon shone on the earth, as if smiling and blessing them.Zh: 这正是一个团圆和美好的夜晚。En: It was indeed a night of reunion and joy. Vocabulary Words:orphanage: 孤儿院courtyard: 院子mischievous: 顽皮eagerly: 兴致勃勃地disappeared: 消失responsible: 负责cheerful: 乐呵呵amused: 逗乐glances: 对视perhaps: 或许suddenly: 突然fright: 吓了一跳pranks: 恶作剧mid-autumn festival: 中秋mooncakes: 月饼lanterns: 灯笼warmth: 温暖reunion: 团圆joy: 欢乐surrounded: 包围trace: 痕迹carefully: 认真地nowhere: 杳无踪影exchanged: 彼此wary: 担心remembrance: 道理cleverly: 巧妙enjoyable: 有趣shone: 照耀blessing: 祝福

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Whispers of Autumn: A Tivoli Romance Unfolds Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-10-01-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Den kølige efterårsluft fyldte Tivoli.En: The cool autumn air filled Tivoli.Da: Blade dalede blidt ned, farvet i varme nuancer af rav og karmin.En: Leaves gently drifted down, colored in warm shades of amber and carmine.Da: Solen kastede et gyldent skær over de brostensbelagte stier.En: The sun cast a golden glow over the cobblestone paths.Da: Freja og Lars gik sammen gennem parken.En: Freja and Lars walked together through the park.Da: Det var deres første date, og begge havde sommerfugle i maven.En: It was their first date, and both had butterflies in their stomachs.Da: Freja elskede de små, rolige steder i parken.En: Freja loved the small, quiet places in the park.Da: Hun nød at observere de smukke detaljer, som de gamle forlystelser og de mangefarvede blomsterbede.En: She enjoyed observing the beautiful details like the old rides and the colorful flowerbeds.Da: Lars derimod var ivrig efter at prøve hver eneste forlystelse.En: Lars, on the other hand, was eager to try every single ride.Da: "Vil du prøve pariserhjulet?"En: "Do you want to try the Ferris wheel?"Da: spurgte Lars med et smil.En: asked Lars with a smile.Da: Det kunne give dem en fantastisk udsigt over hele København.En: It could give them a fantastic view over the whole of København.Da: Freja så på pariserhjulet.En: Freja looked at the Ferris wheel.Da: Det var stort og larmende.En: It was big and noisy.Da: "Måske senere," svarede hun forsigtigt.En: "Maybe later," she replied cautiously.Da: "Lad os gå en tur i de mere stille dele først."En: "Let's walk in the quieter areas first."Da: Lars forstod hendes ønsker.En: Lars understood her wishes.Da: Selvom han elskede spænding, ønskede han også, at Freja skulle føle sig godt tilpas.En: Although he loved excitement, he also wanted Freja to feel comfortable.Da: "Selvfølgelig," sagde han og guidede hende mod en af de mindre stier langs den stille sø.En: "Of course," he said, guiding her towards one of the smaller paths along the quiet lake.Da: Mens de gik, fortalte Lars en historie fra sin barndom.En: As they walked, Lars told a story from his childhood.Da: Det var første gang, han åbnede op for en mere personlig del af sig selv.En: It was the first time he opened up a more personal part of himself.Da: Freja lyttede opmærksomt og smilede, da han fortalte om dengang han byggede sin første computer.En: Freja listened attentively and smiled as he talked about the time he built his first computer.Da: Tiden gik hurtigt, og solen begyndte at gå ned.En: Time passed quickly, and the sun began to set.Da: De stoppede foran den oplyste karrusel, som kastede farvestrålende lys på omgivelserne.En: They stopped in front of the illuminated carousel, casting colorful lights on the surroundings.Da: Lars tog en dyb indånding.En: Lars took a deep breath.Da: Deres samtale havde ført dem tættere sammen, men nu var det tid til at tage skridtet videre.En: Their conversation had brought them closer, but now it was time to take it a step further.Da: "Freja," startede han usikkert, "jeg har altid haft svært ved at åbne mig op for folk.En: "Freja," he started uncertainly, "I've always had a hard time opening up to people.Da: Jeg er bange for at blive afvist."En: I'm afraid of being rejected."Da: Hans ord hang i luften et øjeblik.En: His words hung in the air for a moment.Da: Freja så på ham med sine blide øjne.En: Freja looked at him with her gentle eyes.Da: "Jeg er glad for, du fortæller mig det," sagde hun oprigtigt.En: "I'm glad you're telling me this," she said sincerely.Da: "Lad os udforske flere af de her øjeblikke sammen."En: "Let's explore more of these moments together."Da: De gik langs stien tilbage mod udgangen, hånd i hånd.En: They walked along the path back towards the exit, hand in hand.Da: Tivolis magiske stemning havde åbnet dørene til deres hjerter.En: Tivoli's magical atmosphere had opened the doors to their hearts.Da: Lars følte sig mere tryg ved at være sårbar.En: Lars felt more comfortable being vulnerable.Da: Freja havde fået et glimt af de mere livlige aspekter af samvær.En: Freja had caught a glimpse of the more lively aspects of companionship.Da: Da de forlod de magiske haver, var de begge enige.En: As they left the magical gardens, they both agreed.Da: Dette var begyndelsen på noget særligt.En: This was the beginning of something special. Vocabulary Words:autumn: efterårcobblestone: brostensbelagtefantastic: fantastiskcautiously: forsigtigtattentively: opmærksomtilluminated: oplystecarousel: karruselunsettled: usikkertcompanion: samværvulnerable: sårbarpath: stiobserving: observerenuances: nuancercompanionship: samværexplore: udforskequiet: stilledrifted: daledeatmosphere: stemningcolored: farvetflutter: sommerfuglerides: forlystelserflowerbeds: blomsterbedeeager: ivrigexcited: spændingwishes: ønskerlistened: lyttedechildhood: barndomdetails: detaljerrejected: afvistaspects: aspekter

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Brotherly Bonds Bloom Anew in the Heart of Buenos Aires Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-10-01-07-38-20-es Story Transcript:Es: En el corazón de Buenos Aires, en un abril radiante, el café "Flor de Primavera" estaba lleno.En: In the heart of Buenos Aires, on a radiant April day, the café "Flor de Primavera" was full.Es: Parejas charlando, padres con niños peloteando y, en una esquina acogedora, la familia de Mateo se reunía para celebrar el aniversario de sus padres.En: Couples chatting, parents with children playing, and, in a cozy corner, Mateo's family gathered to celebrate their parents' anniversary.Es: Mateo llegó primero, con nervios y expectativas.En: Mateo arrived first, with nerves and expectations.Es: Sentía que este era su momento para acercarse a Santiago, su hermano mayor, con quien siempre había tenido una relación difícil.En: He felt that this was his moment to approach Santiago, his older brother, with whom he had always had a difficult relationship.Es: Mateo respiró hondo, el aroma del café rodeaba su conciencia, y esperó.En: Mateo took a deep breath, the aroma of coffee surrounding his consciousness, and waited.Es: Isabella llegó pronto, con energía contagiosa y flores en mano.En: Isabella arrived soon, with contagious energy and flowers in hand.Es: "¡Mateo!En: "¡Mateo!Es: Esto va a ser perfecto," exclamó ella con entusiasmo.En: This is going to be perfect," she exclaimed with enthusiasm.Es: Mateo sonrió, aunque la preocupación todavía anidaba en su pecho.En: Mateo smiled, though worry still nested in his chest.Es: Finalmente, Santiago entró con su actitud despreocupada.En: Finally, Santiago entered with his carefree attitude.Es: Saludó, se sentó y miró a Mateo con la familiaridad de siempre, pero con esa chispa de distanciamiento.En: He greeted, sat down, and looked at Mateo with the usual familiarity, but with that spark of distance.Es: El café vibraba con risas y el tintineo de tazas, mientras Mateo lanzaba miradas inciertas a Santiago.En: The café buzzed with laughter and the clinking of cups, while Mateo cast uncertain glances at Santiago.Es: El tiempo pasó entre anécdotas y risas, pero la tensión entre los dos hermanos no se aliviaba.En: Time passed amid anecdotes and laughter, but the tension between the two brothers did not ease.Es: Isabella, que no notaba el peso del silencio entre ellos, continuaba alegrando el ambiente.En: Isabella, who did not notice the weight of the silence between them, continued brightening the atmosphere.Es: Llegó el momento del brindis.En: The moment of the toast arrived.Es: Isabella levantó su copa, sus palabras eran un homenaje a sus padres.En: Isabella raised her glass, her words were a tribute to their parents.Es: Santiago murmuró su gratitud breve, y Mateo, con un nudo en la garganta, se preparó para hablar.En: Santiago murmured his brief gratitude, and Mateo, with a knot in his throat, prepared to speak.Es: "Hoy es una celebración especial," empezó Mateo, su voz un poco temblorosa.En: "Today is a special celebration," Mateo began, his voice a bit shaky.Es: Tomó un respiro y, mirando directo a Santiago, continuó, "pero también quiero decir que me alegra estar aquí con ustedes, y espero que podamos dejar atrás las cosas del pasado."En: He took a breath and, looking directly at Santiago, continued, "but I also want to say that I'm glad to be here with you, and I hope we can leave the past behind."Es: Santiago frunció el ceño, pero sus ojos no reflejaban enojo, sino sorpresa.En: Santiago furrowed his brow, but his eyes did not reflect anger, only surprise.Es: El café, antes un lugar ruidoso, pareció calmarse de repente, concentrándose en esta conversación crucial.En: The café, once a noisy place, seemed to suddenly quiet down, focusing on this crucial conversation.Es: Mateo habló desde el corazón, recordando momentos felices de su infancia, cuando eran inseparables.En: Mateo spoke from the heart, recalling happy moments from their childhood when they were inseparable.Es: Había una pausa después de sus palabras, el silencio pesado pero necesario.En: There was a pause after his words, the silence heavy but necessary.Es: Finalmente, Santiago respondió, su voz baja pero clara.En: Finally, Santiago responded, his voice low but clear.Es: "Nunca quise que esta distancia existiera," admitió, "quizás lo aparenté para protegerme.En: "I never wanted this distance to exist," he admitted, "maybe I appeared to, to protect myself.Es: Yo también quiero arreglar esto."En: I also want to fix this."Es: Levantaron sus copas, y aquella vulnerabilidad compartida hizo eco en el ambiente, eliminando cualquier rastro de grietas pasadas.En: They raised their glasses, and that shared vulnerability echoed in the atmosphere, erasing any trace of past cracks.Es: La mirada de sus padres desde el otro lado de la mesa era de alivio y orgullo; este era un aniversario, pero también un nuevo comienzo.En: The look from their parents across the table was one of relief and pride; this was an anniversary, but also a new beginning.Es: La primavera se sentía firme, presente en el alma del café y en sus corazones.En: The spring felt strong, present in the soul of the café and in their hearts.Es: Mateo se sintió más fuerte, más capaz de enfrentar las intricadas emociones familiares.En: Mateo felt stronger, more capable of facing the intricate family emotions.Es: Santiago sonrió, no con burla, sino con sinceridad.En: Santiago smiled, not with mockery, but with sincerity.Es: Los lazos familiares se habían fortalecido, y la celebración adquirió un nuevo significado.En: The family bonds had strengthened, and the celebration took on a new meaning.Es: La noche brilló con una promesa renovada.En: The night shone with a renewed promise.Es: En un rincón de Buenos Aires, bajo la bóveda de estrellas y luces del café, dos hermanos encontraron su camino de vuelta el uno al otro, sellando con una abrazo un pacto sencillo de amor fraternal.En: In a corner of Buenos Aires, under the vault of stars and café lights, two brothers found their way back to each other, sealing with a hug a simple pact of fraternal love. Vocabulary Words:the heart: el corazónradiant: radianteexpectations: expectativasthe aroma: el aromathe consciousness: la concienciacontagious: contagiosathe attitude: la actitudcarefree: despreocupadathe spark: la chispathe tension: la tensiónto toast: brindisto murmur: murmurarshaky: temblorosathe knot: el nudofurrowed: fruncióthe childhood: la infanciainseparable: inseparablesthe silence: el silencioto reflect: reflejarthe vulnerability: la vulnerabilidadto echo: hacer ecothe glance: la miradathe relief: el aliviothe pride: el orgullothe spring: la primaverathe soul: el almaintricate: intricadasthe bond: el lazothe vault: la bóvedathe hug: el abrazo

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Love Blossoms Under Autumn Skies: A Seoul Story Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-10-01-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 서울의 가을은 아름다웠다.En: Autumn in Seoul was beautiful.Ko: 나무들은 붉은색과 노란색으로 물들고, 바람은 산뜻했다.En: The trees were painted in red and yellow hues, and the breeze was refreshing.Ko: 남산타워의 주위 풍경이 마치 그림 같았다.En: The scenery around Namsan Tower looked like a painting.Ko: 추석이라 가족들이 곳곳에 모여 놀고, 전통 음악이 가볍게 들렸다.En: Since it was Chuseok, families gathered everywhere to have fun, and traditional music could be heard lightly in the background.Ko: 이곳에서는 한 쌍의 소년, 소녀가 함께 첫 데이트를 하기로 했다.En: In this place, a pair of boy and girl decided to have their first date together.Ko: 현수는 남산타워에 서 있었다.En: Hyunsoo stood at Namsan Tower.Ko: 그는 긴장을 감추지 못했다.En: He couldn't hide his nervousness.Ko: 민지와의 첫 데이트였다.En: It was his first date with Minji.Ko: 현수는 좋은 인상을 남기고 싶다는 생각으로 가득했다.En: His mind was full of thoughts of making a good impression.Ko: 문제는 민지가 아침부터 몸이 안 좋았다는 것이다.En: The problem was that Minji hadn't been feeling well since the morning.Ko: 하지만 민지는 현수와의 데이트를 기대하며 마음속 불편함을 숨기고 있었다.En: However, she was looking forward to the date with Hyunsoo and was hiding her discomfort inside.Ko: 두 사람은 타워 꼭대기에 올라가 서울의 스카이라인을 바라봤다.En: The two of them went up to the top of the tower and gazed at Seoul's skyline.Ko: "너무 아름다워," 민지가 조용히 말했다.En: "It's so beautiful," Minji said quietly.Ko: 하지만 그녀의 얼굴은 약간 창백했다.En: But her face was slightly pale.Ko: 현수는 눈치챘다.En: Hyunsoo noticed.Ko: "괜찮아?En: "Are you okay?"Ko: " 그는 걱정스럽게 물었다.En: he asked worriedly.Ko: 민지는 잠시 망설였다.En: Minji hesitated for a moment.Ko: "사실 조금 어지러워," 그녀는 솔직하게 말했다.En: "Actually, I'm a bit dizzy," she said honestly.Ko: 현수는 즉시 그녀의 곁에 가까이 다가갔다.En: Hyunsoo immediately moved closer to her side.Ko: "쉬어야 할 것 같아.En: "I think you should rest.Ko: 여기 오래 서 있지 말자.En: Let's not stand here too long."Ko: " 그는 주변을 둘러보고, 가까운 벤치를 찾았다.En: He looked around and found a nearby bench.Ko: 민지가 걷는 동안 약간 비틀거렸다.En: While walking, Minji staggered slightly.Ko: 갑자기 민지가 정신이 아찔해졌다.En: Suddenly, Minji felt faint.Ko: 현수는 민지를 빠르게 잡아주었다.En: Hyunsoo quickly caught her.Ko: 가까스로 벤치에 앉혀주는 데 성공했다.En: He managed to sit her down on the bench.Ko: 민지는 깊게 숨을 쉬며 안정을 찾으려 노력했다.En: She took deep breaths, trying to regain her composure.Ko: 현수는 그녀 옆에 앉아 팔짱을 끼고 있었다.En: Hyunsoo sat next to her with his arms crossed.Ko: "미안해," 민지가 조심스럽게 말했다.En: "I'm sorry," Minji said cautiously.Ko: "첫 데이트인데 내가 잘못해서…"현수는 미소를 지었다.En: "I messed up our first date..." Hyunsoo smiled.Ko: "아니야, 네가 중요해.En: "No, you're what matters.Ko: 네가 편안했으면 좋겠어.En: I just want you to be comfortable."Ko: " 그는 담요를 펼쳐 그녀 목에 살짝 감싸주었다.En: He gently wrapped a blanket around her shoulders.Ko: 주변의 아름다운 풍경과 따뜻한 햇살이 두 사람을 감싸 안았다.En: The beautiful surrounding scenery and warm sunshine enveloped them.Ko: 그곳에서 시간이 천천히 흘렀다.En: Time passed slowly there.Ko: 민지는 현수에게 추석에 대한 가족 이야기와 명절 전통에 대해 이야기했다.En: Minji shared stories about her family and holiday traditions during Chuseok with Hyunsoo.Ko: 현수도 어릴 적의 추석 연휴의 기억을 공유했다.En: Hyunsoo also shared his childhood memories of the Chuseok holidays.Ko: 그들은 서로의 이야기에 깊이 몰입했다.En: They were deeply immersed in each other's stories.Ko: 시간이 지나면서, 현수는 민지를 돌보며 그들의 관계가 깊어질 수 있음을 느꼈다.En: As time went by, Hyunsoo felt that he could grow closer to Minji by taking care of her.Ko: 민지도 현수의 따뜻함과 배려를 느끼며 안심했다.En: Minji also felt reassured by Hyunsoo's warmth and consideration.Ko: "현수, 너 정말 친절해," 그녀는 부드럽게 말했다.En: "You're really kind, Hyunsoo," she said softly.Ko: "고마워, 하지만 네가 나한테 많은 걸 가르쳐 줘," 현수가 대답했다.En: "Thank you, but you teach me a lot too," Hyunsoo replied.Ko: 그렇게 두 사람은 남산타워의 벤치에서 서로를 더 잘 이해하게 되었다.En: Thus, the two of them came to understand each other better on the bench at Namsan Tower.Ko: 그들의 첫 데이트는 예상치 못한 전환으로 끝났지만, 그 전환이 그들의 관계를 강하게 만들었다.En: Their first date ended with an unexpected twist, but it strengthened their relationship.Ko: 서울의 밤하늘이 천천히 어둡게 변할 때, 그들은 새로운 친밀감과 이해를 안고 집으로 돌아갔다.En: As the night sky over Seoul slowly turned darker, they returned home with a newfound closeness and understanding.Ko: 가을의 가벼운 바람은 그들을 부드럽게 포옹했다.En: The light fall breeze gently embraced them.Ko: 그들 사이에 피어오르는 따뜻한 감정도 마치 그 바람처럼 자연스럽고 상냥했다.En: The warm feelings blossoming between them were natural and kind, just like the breeze. Vocabulary Words:autumn: 가을breeze: 바람refreshing: 산뜻하다scenery: 풍경nervousness: 긴장impression: 인상discomfort: 불편함skyline: 스카이라인pale: 창백하다hesitated: 망설였다dizzy: 어지럽다staggered: 비틀거리다faint: 아찔하다regain: 안정을 찾다composure: 안정cautiously: 조심스럽게comprehend: 이해하다consideration: 배려reassured: 안심하다kind: 상냥하다enveloped: 감싸다immersed: 몰입하다insight: 이해warmth: 따뜻함unexpected: 예상치 못한twist: 전환blossoming: 피어오르다natural: 자연스럽다closeness: 친밀감embraced: 포옹하다

Fluent Fiction - Italian: High-Tech Hustle: Milano's Startup Success Story Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-09-30-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: In una frenetica giornata autunnale, il sole brillava sopra Milano, riflettendosi sui vetri dell'incubatore di startup.En: On a busy autumn day, the sun shone over Milano, reflecting off the windows of the startup incubator.It: Leonardo, un giovane imprenditore dal cervello digitale, guardava fuori dalla finestra.En: Leonardo, a young entrepreneur with a digital brain, was looking out the window.It: Il caffè sotto di lui emanava un invitante profumo di caffè tostato.En: The café below him emitted an inviting aroma of roasted coffee.It: Ma Leonardo non aveva tempo per il caffè oggi.En: But Leonardo had no time for coffee today.It: Mancavano solo poche ore alla presentazione che poteva trasformare i sogni della sua startup in realtà.En: Only a few hours were left before the presentation that could turn his startup dreams into reality.It: Accanto a lui, Giulia era immersa nel suo mondo di numeri e schermi.En: Next to him, Giulia was immersed in her world of numbers and screens.It: Lei era il cuore analitico del loro progetto.En: She was the analytical heart of their project.It: Vivace e precisa, Giulia desiderava che le sue capacità venissero riconosciute; spesso, però, l'ombra luminosa di Leonardo sembrava oscurarla.En: Lively and precise, Giulia wanted her skills to be recognized; often, however, Leonardo's bright shadow seemed to overshadow her.It: Nel mezzo dell'hub, un ronzio di creatività permeava l'aria.En: In the middle of the hub, a buzz of creativity permeated the air.It: Impiegati codificavano, stampanti 3D lavoravano incessantemente, e le idee scorrevano come fiumi invisibili.En: Employees were coding, 3D printers worked incessantly, and ideas flowed like invisible rivers.It: Ma oggi, un problema minacciava di sconvolgere quest'armonia: il prototipo, essenziale per il loro incontro con Marco, lo scettico investitore, era sparito.En: But today, a problem threatened to disrupt this harmony: the prototype, essential for their meeting with Marco, the skeptical investor, had disappeared.It: Leonardo aveva paura del fallimento.En: Leonardo feared failure.It: Tuttavia, mostrava al mondo solo un volto di determinazione.En: However, he showed the world only a face of determination.It: La sua mente correva veloce.En: His mind was racing.It: Non potevano permettersi di allarmare nessuno nell'incubatore, ma nelle prossime ore dovevano ritrovare il prototipo.En: They couldn't afford to alarm anyone in the incubator, but in the next few hours, they had to find the prototype.It: "Giulia," sussurrò, tentando di mantenere la calma.En: "Giulia," he whispered, attempting to stay calm.It: "Dobbiamo scoprirlo prima che sia troppo tardi."En: "We need to find it before it's too late."It: Decisero di cercare negli uffici, negli angoli più nascosti.En: They decided to search the offices, the most hidden corners.It: Giulia, con occhi aguzza, analizzava ogni dettaglio, anche il più insignificante.En: Giulia, with sharp eyes, analyzed every detail, even the most insignificant.It: Nel frattempo, Leonardo interrogava il team con domande apparentemente casuali.En: Meanwhile, Leonardo questioned the team with seemingly casual questions.It: Marco, il loro futuro potenziale finanziatore, era un uomo che dubitava sempre.En: Marco, their potential future financier, was a man who always doubted.It: La perdita del prototipo avrebbe destato la sua sfiducia e chiuso le possibilità di ottenere i fondi necessari.En: The loss of the prototype would have aroused his distrust and closed the doors to obtaining the necessary funds.It: Nel cuore della struttura, trovarono la risposta.En: In the heart of the structure, they found the answer.It: In una stanza buia, illuminata solo dal bagliore dei monitor del server, scoprirono che Giovanni, un collega, aveva preso il prototipo per errore.En: In a dark room, illuminated only by the glow of the server monitors, they discovered that Giovanni, a colleague, had taken the prototype by mistake.It: Giovanni lo aveva scambiato per un'unità di test.En: Giovanni had mistaken it for a test unit.It: "Pensavo fosse da controllare," si giustificava, imbarazzato.En: "I thought it needed to be checked," he justified, embarrassed.It: Leonardo trattenne un sospiro di sollievo.En: Leonardo held back a sigh of relief.It: Con il prototipo recuperato e la tensione dissipata, Leonardo e Giulia tornarono alla presentazione.En: With the prototype recovered and the tension dissipated, Leonardo and Giulia returned to the presentation.It: Il tempo scorreva veloce come un lampo.En: Time was flashing by like lightning.It: Davanti a Marco, mostrarono il loro progetto con fiducia ritrovata.En: In front of Marco, they showed their project with renewed confidence.It: L'entusiasmo di Leonardo e la meticolosa preparazione di Giulia portarono Marco a cambiare idea.En: Leonardo's enthusiasm and Giulia's meticulous preparation led Marco to change his mind.It: "Sì, investo," disse con decisione.En: "Yes, I'll invest," he said decisively.It: Le possibilità che il futuro sorrideva al team.En: The future was smiling at the team.It: Alla fine della giornata, mentre il sole tramontava, Leonardo capì quanto fosse importante la collaborazione.En: At the end of the day, as the sun set, Leonardo realized how important collaboration was.It: Giulia si sentì finalmente riconosciuta per il ruolo fondamentale che aveva giocato.En: Giulia finally felt recognized for the crucial role she had played.It: Nel cuore della vibrante Milano, un gruppo di giovani imprenditori aveva trovato la sua strada verso il futuro, insieme.En: In the heart of vibrant Milano, a group of young entrepreneurs had found their path to the future, together. Vocabulary Words:the incubator: l'incubatorethe entrepreneur: l'imprenditorethe aroma: l'aromathe shadow: l'ombrathe harmony: l'armoniathe prototype: il prototipothe failure: il fallimentothe face: il voltothe corner: l'angolothe doubt: il dubbiothe distrust: la sfiduciathe relief: il sollievothe tension: la tensionethe monitor: il monitorthe financier: il finanziatorethe glow: il bagliorethe screen: lo schermothe server: il serverthe preparation: la preparazionethe collaboration: la collaborazionethe skills: le capacitàthe investor: l'investitorethe corner: l'angolothe opportunity: le possibilitàthe future: il futurothe project: il progettothe idea: l'ideathe hesitation: l'esitazionethe justification: la giustificazionethe determination: la determinazione

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Reviving Family Bonds: A Journey Through Autumn Splendor Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-09-29-07-38-20-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Јесење лишће прекривало је пут док је Милан возио свој аутомобил из Београда ка Националном парку Тара.En: Autumn leaves covered the road as Milan drove his car from Belgrade towards Tara National Park.Sr: Оваква вожња обећала је много, а Милан се надао да ће управо она охрабрити његову породицу да се поново повеже.En: Such a drive promised much, and Milan hoped it would encourage his family to reconnect.Sr: Његова ћерка, Јелена, седела је на задњем седишту и гледала кроз прозор, размишљајући о пријатељима које је оставила.En: His daughter, Jelena, sat in the back seat, looking out the window and thinking about the friends she had left behind.Sr: Никола, његов млађи син, весело је причао о шумама и животињама које ће видети.En: Nikola, his younger son, was happily talking about the forests and animals they would see.Sr: "Види, тата!En: "Look, Dad!Sr: Погледај те дрвеће!En: Look at those trees!"Sr: " радосно је показивао Никола.En: Nikola pointed out joyfully.Sr: Милан се осмехнуо, али осећао је неизговорену тензију између себе и Јелене.En: Milan smiled, but he felt an unspoken tension between himself and Jelena.Sr: Како је пут напредовао, природа је постајала све лепша.En: As they progressed, the scenery became more beautiful.Sr: Златно и црвено лишће сијало је на сунцу.En: The golden and red leaves shone in the sun.Sr: Милан је ћутао, покушавајући да пронађе начин да допре до Јелене.En: Milan was silent, trying to find a way to reach out to Jelena.Sr: "Јелена, ово место је невероватно.En: "Jelena, this place is incredible.Sr: Зар не?En: Isn't it?"Sr: " покушао је да започне разговор.En: he tried to start a conversation.Sr: "Можда за тебе," промрмљала је, не одвајајући поглед од прозора.En: "Maybe for you," she murmured, not taking her eyes off the window.Sr: Време је пролазило, и коначно су стигли до Банјске Стене.En: Time passed, and they finally reached Banjska Stena.Sr: Височијао је пред њима невероватан поглед на реку Дрину и планине.En: An incredible view of the Drina River and mountains towered before them.Sr: Милан је зауставио ауто и предложио да изађу.En: Milan stopped the car and suggested they get out.Sr: Разгледајући предиван видиковац, Јелена је дубоко уздахнула.En: Looking at the beautiful viewpoint, Jelena took a deep breath.Sr: Њена фрустрација се изненада разбуктала и излила у свађу са оцем.En: Her frustration suddenly flared and erupted into an argument with her father.Sr: "Зашто увек мислиш да можемо све решити путовањем?En: "Why do you always think we can solve everything with a trip?"Sr: " викнула је.En: she shouted.Sr: Милан је био затечен, али је знао да мора да реагује смирено.En: Milan was taken aback but knew he had to respond calmly.Sr: "Желим да будемо ближи, Јелена.En: "I want us to be closer, Jelena.Sr: Недостајеш ми.En: I miss you."Sr: "Она је на то одговорила тихо: "Никада нас нема.En: She replied quietly, "You're never there.Sr: Увек си на послу.En: You're always at work."Sr: "Свађа је заставила, а Милан, дубоко уздахнувши, рекао је: "Зар не можемо покушати?En: The argument paused, and Milan, taking a deep breath, said, "Can't we try?Sr: Сви заједно.En: All together."Sr: "Никола је гледао између њих двоје и тихо додао: "Ја само желим да смо срећни породица.En: Nikola looked between them and quietly added, "I just want us to be a happy family."Sr: "У тој тишини, сви су осетили нешто другачије.En: In that silence, they all felt something change.Sr: Милан је први пустио сузу.En: Milan was the first to shed a tear.Sr: Онда Јелена, па коначно Никола.En: Then Jelena, and finally Nikola.Sr: Након тога, сели су на клупу крај видиковца.En: Afterwards, they sat on a bench by the viewpoint.Sr: Почели су да разговарају, као да никада нису престали.En: They began to talk, as if they had never stopped.Sr: Јелена је први пут осетила да је заиста чују, док је Милан променио начин размишљања и почео више да слуша.En: Jelena felt truly heard for the first time, while Milan changed his mindset and started to listen more.Sr: Никола је био пресрећан што су сви напокон били ближи.En: Nikola was overjoyed that they were finally closer.Sr: Када су се вратили у ауто, атмосфера је била другачија.En: When they returned to the car, the atmosphere was different.Sr: Вожња назад је била пуна смеха и прича.En: The drive back was full of laughter and stories.Sr: Све што је Милан желео, коначно се почело остваривати.En: Everything Milan wanted was finally coming true.Sr: Његова породица је поново била јединствена.En: His family was once again united.Sr: Јесење лишће сада је деловало светлије, а слике природе утиснуте су им у срца, као нови почетак.En: The autumn leaves now seemed brighter, and the images of nature were etched into their hearts, like a new beginning. Vocabulary Words:leaves: лишћеcovered: прекривалоdrive: вожњаencourage: охрабритиreconnect: повежеunspoken: неизговоренуtension: тензијуprogressed: напредоваоscenery: природаgolden: златноmurmured: промрмљалаfrustration: фрустрацијаflared: разбукталаerupted: излилаback: задњемseat: седиштуviewpoint: видиковацdrenched: затеченshed: пуститиbreath: уздахнулаsuggested: предложиоargument: свађуcalmly: смиреноquietly: тихоtowered: височијаоview: погледincredible: невероватноlaughter: смехаunited: јединственаetched: утиснуте

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Healing Hearts: A Chuseok Reunion at Gyeongbokgung Palace Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-09-27-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: Gyeongbokgung 궁에서는 단풍이 알록달록 찬란하게 물들어 가을을 맞이하고 있었다.En: At Gyeongbokgung Palace, the autumn leaves were turning vibrantly colorful, welcoming the season.Ko: 차가운 공기는 코끝을 스치며, 궁 내부는 추석을 맞아 전통 행사가 한창이었다.En: The chilly air brushed against the tip of their noses as traditional events for Chuseok were in full swing within the palace grounds.Ko: 많은 관광객들이 한복을 입고 있는 모습이 눈에 띄었다.En: Many tourists were noticeably dressed in hanbok, the traditional Korean clothing.Ko: 그 가운데, 깊은 생각에 빠진 지호가 있었다.En: Among them was Jiho, deep in thought.Ko: 지호는 오래된 가족 문제로 동생 미나와 수진과의 끊어진 관계를 회복하고 싶었다.En: Jiho wanted to mend the broken relationship with his siblings, Mina and Sujin, due to old family issues.Ko: 그는 몇 년 동안 그들과 말조차 나누지 않았다.En: He had not spoken to them for years.Ko: 그날, 지호는 용기를 내어 다시 그들을 만나기로 결심했다.En: That day, Jiho gathered the courage to meet them again.Ko: 명절인 추석이니 이제는 화해의 기회로 삼고 싶었다.En: As it was the holiday of Chuseok, he wanted to take it as an opportunity for reconciliation.Ko: 미나는 여전히 과거의 상처를 안고 있었다.En: Mina was still holding onto past wounds.Ko: 지호의 전화를 받고 한참을 고민했다.En: She pondered for a long time after receiving Jiho's call.Ko: 수진은 형제들의 화해를 희망하면서도 어찌 해야 할지 몰라 속이 복잡했다.En: Sujin hoped for reconciliation between the siblings but felt confused about what to do.Ko: 궁의 입구에서 세 사람은 드디어 만났다.En: At the entrance of the palace, the three finally met.Ko: 지호는 머뭇거리지 않고 자신이 잘못했던 일들을 솔직하게 이야기하기 시작했다.En: Without hesitating, Jiho began to honestly talk about the wrongs he had done.Ko: 그는 미안하다고, 이해하지 못해 줘서 미안하다고 말했다.En: He apologized, saying how sorry he was for not understanding them.Ko: 그의 진심 어린 이야기와 사과에 수진은 고개를 끄덕였지만, 미나는 여전히 마음의 문을 열기 어려워 보였다.En: Sujin nodded at his sincere story and apology, but Mina still seemed to find it difficult to open up.Ko: 가을 바람이 솔솔 부는 궁의 한적한 곳에서 지호와 미나는 마음속에 담아 두었던 감정을 터놓았다.En: In a quiet corner of the palace, where the autumn breeze gently blew, Jiho and Mina poured out the emotions they had kept inside.Ko: 미나는 그때의 상처를 하나씩 꺼내며 지호에게 물었다.En: Mina brought up her old wounds one by one, asking Jiho why he had acted that way back then.Ko: 지호는 머리를 떨구고 자신의 부족함과 후회를 전했다.En: Jiho lowered his head and shared his inadequacies and regrets.Ko: 진심으로 사과의 마음을 전했다.En: He conveyed his heartfelt apology.Ko: 그렇게 시간이 흘렀다.En: Time passed by.Ko: 궁 안에서 전통 음악과 춤이 흐르는 사이, 미나는 조금씩 마음을 열기 시작했다.En: As traditional music and dance flowed through the palace, Mina slowly began to open her heart.Ko: 그녀는 지호의 진심을 느낄 수 있었다.En: She could feel Jiho's sincerity.Ko: 수진은 두 사람을 지켜보며 안도의 미소를 지었다.En: Sujin watched them with a relieved smile.Ko: 추석의 따뜻한 햇살 아래에서 세 형제는 함께 손을 잡고 전통 춤을 추었다.En: Under the warm sunshine of Chuseok, the three siblings clasped hands and danced to the traditional rhythm.Ko: 각자의 마음의 장벽을 허물고, 화해와 이해 속에서 서로를 다시 찾았다.En: They broke down the barriers in their hearts and found each other again in reconciliation and understanding.Ko: 지호는 눈물겹도록 기뻤다.En: Jiho was tearfully overjoyed.Ko: 이렇게 작은 한 발걸음을 통해 큰 변화를 이뤘다는 것을 실감했다.En: He realized that through such a small step, significant change had been achieved.Ko: 그렇게 가을이 깊어 가며 지호는 진정한 가족의 의미를 깨달았다.En: As autumn deepened, Jiho realized the true meaning of family.Ko: 진정성 있는 대화와 마음을 여는 것이 얼마나 중요한지 알게 되었다.En: He learned the importance of sincere dialogue and opening one's heart.Ko: 미나는 서서히 긴장을 풀고 과거를 놓아주려 했고, 수진은 가족의 화합을 보며 희망을 느꼈다.En: Mina began to gradually relax and tried to let go of the past, while Sujin felt hope while witnessing the family's harmony.Ko: 행복한 추석, 그리고 아름다운 화해의 계절에, 지호와 그의 동생들은 가족이라는 이름 안에 함께 있었다.En: In the happy Chuseok and beautiful season of reconciliation, Jiho and his siblings were united under the name of family. Vocabulary Words:vibrantly: 찬란하게chilly: 차가운brushed: 스치며traditional: 전통mend: 회복하다siblings: 형제courage: 용기reconciliation: 화해pondered: 고민했다apologized: 사과했다sincere: 진심inadequacies: 부족함regrets: 후회heartfelt: 진심으로barriers: 장벽significant: 큰harmony: 화합united: 함께chaotic: 복잡했다nodded: 고개를 끄덕였다hesitating: 머뭇거리지entrance: 입구emotions: 감정conveyed: 전했다sunshine: 햇살clasped: 잡고heart: 마음overjoyed: 기뻤다relaxed: 긴장을 풀고witnessing: 보며

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Swimming with the Tide: Aviva's Yom Kippur Revelation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-09-26-07-38-20-he Story Transcript:He: הדגים והלבבותאביבה עמדה בפתח האקווריום, רוח סתיו קרירה מלטפת את פניה.En: The Fish and the Hearts Aviva stood at the entrance of the aquarium, a cool autumn breeze caressing her face.He: מסביב, עטים עלים צהובים וריח של תפוח בדבש מהדהד באוויר.En: Around her, yellow leaves swirled, and the smell of apple and honey lingered in the air.He: אך בלבה, סערה קטנה.En: But in her heart, a small storm brewed.He: היא הייתה שם למשימת בית ספר על חיי הים, אך מחשבותיה נדדו למשמעות יום כיפור ולצורך שלה למצוא סליחה.En: She was there for a school assignment about marine life, but her thoughts wandered to the meaning of Yom Kippur and her need to find forgiveness.He: כהיא נכנסה פנימה, האור הכחול של המים השתקף על קירות הזכוכית.En: As she entered, the blue light from the water reflected off the glass walls.He: כלוב הדולפינים קרא לה.En: The dolphin enclosure called to her.He: היא התקרבה, נעצרה מול הדולפין השוחה.En: She approached and stopped in front of the swimming dolphin.He: בתנועותיו, היא ראתה כי יש שלווה בתנועה, איזון בין מים לאוויר.En: In its movements, she saw a calmness in motion, a balance between water and air.He: אביבה הוציאה מחברת ורשמה: "דולפין - יצור חכם, חברותי, מבין רגשות.En: Aviva took out a notebook and wrote: "Dolphin - intelligent, friendly creature, understands emotions."He: " היא ידעה שעליה לכתוב גם על חיי הים, אבל רצתה לתאר את התובנות האלה ממקום אישי יותר.En: She knew she had to write about marine life, but wanted to describe these insights from a more personal place.He: מחשבותיה גלשו אל הדיון עם משפחתה, אל אותם ויכוחים קטנים שהחליטו להדחיק.En: Her thoughts drifted to the discussion with her family, to those small arguments they decided to repress.He: מחשבותיה נדדו.En: Her thoughts wandered.He: בכיס שלה, הפתק שהכינה ליום כיפור.En: In her pocket was the note she prepared for Yom Kippur.He: אך עדיין, לא הייתה מוכנה לחלוק אותו.En: But still, she wasn't ready to share it.He: בעודה מתבוננת בדולפין, לבה קפא לרגע ואז הוקל.En: As she watched the dolphin, her heart froze for a moment and then eased.He: הדולפין שחה קרוב, נעץ בה מבט כמי שמבין.En: The dolphin swam close, gazing at her as if it understood.He: "שלום," לחשה אביבה לדולפין, והביטה בעיניו.En: "Hello," Aviva whispered to the dolphin, looking into its eyes.He: ברגע זה, היא הרגישה שהיא מבינה: היא צריכה לשחות עם הזרם, אך גם להיות מוכנה לשנות כיוון.En: In that moment, she felt she understood: she needed to swim with the current but also be ready to change direction.He: "אולי כמו הדולפין, אני צריכה להעביר את המסר, בצורה ברורה ופתוחה.En: "Maybe like the dolphin, I need to convey my message clearly and openly."He: "היא נשפה, התיישבה בעמדת כתיבה קטנה סמוך לכניסה, והחלה לכתוב.En: She exhaled, sat at a small writing station near the entrance, and began to write.He: היא רשמה מילות סליחה פשוטות: "אמא, אבא, מצטערת.En: She jotted down simple words of apology: "Mom, Dad, I'm sorry.He: רוצה לדבר, להבין, לשנות.En: I want to talk, understand, change."He: " לא היה ארוך, אבל היה כנה.En: It wasn't long, but it was sincere.He: השעה התקדמה ואביבה ידעה שעליה לחזור הביתה.En: Time passed, and Aviva knew she had to return home.He: היא אספה את חפציה, נתנה מבט אחרון אל האקווריום.En: She gathered her belongings, giving one last look at the aquarium.He: כשהיא יצאה, השמש החלה לשקוע, צבעים חמים של חום וכתום שוטטים בשמיים.En: As she left, the sun began to set, warm colors of brown and orange painting the sky.He: היא הלכה לאט לכיוון הבית, נחושה להשתמש ביופי שראתה לתיקון מה שחשוב באמת.En: She walked slowly towards home, determined to use the beauty she had seen to fix what truly mattered.He: בערב, כשהמשפחה התכנסה לארוחה מפסקת, היא פתחה שוב את המחברת.En: In the evening, when the family gathered for the pre-fast meal, she opened the notebook again.He: הפעם, הייתה לה אומץ להקריא את דבריה.En: This time, she had the courage to read her words aloud.He: לאחר ארוחת הערב, כשדיברה והתנצלה, היא הבינה שהמסע שלה לא היה רק על הפרויקט, אלא על הלב שלה.En: After dinner, as she spoke and apologized, she realized that her journey wasn't just about the project, but about her heart.He: היה זה יום כיפור שינה, מלא בסליחה, הבנה וגילוי עצמי.En: It was a Yom Kippur of change, filled with forgiveness, understanding, and self-discovery. Vocabulary Words:breeze: רוח קרירהcaressing: מלטפתlingered: מהדהדbrewed: סערה קטנהenclosure: כלובbalance: איזוןnotebook: מחברתwandered: נדדוrepress: להדחיקcurrent: זרםexhaled: נשפהbelongings: חפציםdetermined: נחושהswirled: עטיםentrance: פתחreflection: השתקףcreature: יצורdiscovery: גילויapology: התנצלותcourage: אומץsincere: כנהforgiveness: סליחהunderstanding: הבנהself-discovery: גילוי עצמיwithdrawing: לחלוקdevised: הכינהvibrant: חמיםassignment: משימהreflection: מבטjournal: מחברתBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Love Beneath the Waves: A Tale of Serendipity and Science Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-09-26-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: האור במוזיאון הדגים היה עמום, מאיר באור נעים את האקווריומים הגדולים.En: The light in the aquarium museum was dim, pleasantly illuminating the large aquariums.He: התקרה התכבדה באורות כחולים, והאוויר הקר והמלוח מילא את המקום.En: The ceiling boasted blue lights, and the cool and salty air filled the space.He: הוא נשמע כרחש של מים זורמים בשקט.En: It sounded like the quiet murmur of flowing water.He: אוריאל, צעיר עם תשוקה עזה לביולוגיה ימית, שוטט בין הדגים.En: Uriel, a young man with a fierce passion for marine biology, wandered among the fish.He: בעולם המים, תמיד הרגיש בבית.En: In the world of water, he always felt at home.He: בעונת הסתיו, כשהעלים המוזהבים כיסו את הרחובות, אוריאל הרגיש בודד.En: In the autumn season, when the golden leaves covered the streets, Uriel felt lonely.He: חלומותיו על אהבה והבנה היו גבוהים כגאות הים.En: His dreams of love and understanding were as high as the tides.He: נורה, אמנית מחפשת השראה, הביטה בדגים המשתכשכים.En: Nora, an artist seeking inspiration, watched the fish splashing around.He: היא עמדה מול האקווריום הגדול וראתה את הדגים הכחולים שוחים בשלווה.En: She stood in front of the large aquarium and saw the blue fish swimming peacefully.He: אבל רעיונות חדשים לא הגיעו.En: Yet, new ideas did not come to her.He: כשהגיעו לאזור הצבים, אוריאל שם לב לנורה.En: When they reached the turtle area, Uriel noticed Nora.He: הוא ראה אותה רחוקה, מרוכזת.En: He saw her at a distance, focused.He: נורה נראתה יפה.En: Nora looked beautiful.He: "אולי אנסה לדבר איתה," חשב בלבו, אך הרגשת ביישנות החזיקה אותו.En: "Maybe I'll try to talk to her," he thought to himself, but shyness held him back.He: הצבים האיטיים נראו מרגיעים.En: The slow turtles appeared calming.He: אוריאל מצא אומץ ופנה לנורה.En: Uriel found the courage and approached Nora.He: "את יודעת," הוא לחז, "הצבים יכולים לחיות מעל מאה שנה.En: "You know," he whispered, "turtles can live for over a hundred years."He: "נורה, מופתעת מהשיחה הבלתי צפויה, חייכה.En: Nora, surprised by the unexpected conversation, smiled.He: "כן, שמעתי.En: "Yes, I've heard.He: זה מרתק.En: It's fascinating."He: " הם עמדו שם, החליפו מילים קצרות, התכוונו תחילה לדבר קטן יותר ונדמה היה שהקירות בינהם מתחילים להתמוסס.En: They stood there, exchanging short words, initially intending to speak of something smaller, and it seemed like the walls between them began to melt.He: כאשר הגיעו לתערוכת המדוזות, השיחה התפתחה.En: When they arrived at the jellyfish exhibit, the conversation developed.He: "זה כמו לראות אמנות חיה," אמרה נורה.En: "It's like seeing living art," Nora said.He: אוריאל התפעל מהידע שלה, והם דיברו רבות.En: Uriel was impressed by her knowledge, and they talked a lot.He: הזמן עבר מהר, והמדוזות רקדו באורות הלילה כמו פנסים קטנים ומוזרים.En: Time passed quickly, and the jellyfish danced in the evening lights like small strange lanterns.He: השיחה עשתה פלאים.En: The conversation worked wonders.He: אוריאל כבר לא היה ביישן כל כך, ונורה כבר לא ראתה את השיחה כהפרעה.En: Uriel was no longer so shy, and Nora no longer saw the conversation as an interruption.He: בלבם נולד ניצוץ.En: A spark was born in their hearts.He: "ניפגש שוב?En: "Shall we meet again?"He: " שאל אוריאל, קולו מלא תקווה.En: Uriel asked, his voice full of hope.He: נורה הביטה בו וענתה בחיוך.En: Nora looked at him and answered with a smile.He: "בהחלט.En: "Definitely.He: אני אשמח.En: I would love to."He: "כך, בעוד החגים בפתח ויום הכיפורים ברקע, החליטו להמשיך הלאה.En: Thus, with the holidays approaching and Yom Kippur in the background, they decided to move forward.He: הסתיו היה מתחיל חדש עבורם.En: The autumn was a new beginning for them.He: אוריאל למד לפתוח את ליבו לאחרים, ונורה הבינה שהשראה יכולה לבוא ממקומות בלתי צפויים.En: Uriel learned to open his heart to others, and Nora realized that inspiration could come from unexpected places.He: מעתה, הם המשיכו יחד, מבחינתם העולם היה מעט יותר מואר.En: From now on, they continued together, and to them, the world felt a little brighter. Vocabulary Words:aquarium: אקווריוםdim: עמוםmurmur: רחשmarine biology: ביולוגיה ימיתwandered: שוטטgolden: מוזהביםtides: גאותseeking: מחפשתsplashing: משתכשכיםfocused: מרוכזתshyness: ביישנותunexpected: בלתי צפויהcalming: מרגיעיםmelt: מתמוססexhibit: תערוכהdeveloped: התפתחהlanterns: פנסיםinterruption: הפרעהspark: ניצוץhope: תקווהdefinitely: בהחלטapproaching: בפתחbackground: רקעrealized: הבינהinspiration: השראהunexpected places: מקומות בלתי צפוייםcontinued: המשיכוbrighter: מוארceiling: תקרהfierce: עזהBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

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Henry Halfhead en Time Flies zijn twee gloednieuwe releases gemaakt door indiegamemakers. Jeanne Heeremans heeft ze helemaal doorgespeeld en bespreekt ze met Joe van Burik in deze Mini-Game Round-Up-aflevering van All in the Game. Over All in the GameAll in the Game is de podcast over games voor iedereen. Wanneer er iets speelt in de wereld van games, hoor je dat hier: spannende ontwikkelingen, boeiende onderzoeken en natuurlijk de nieuwste releases om te spelen op je PlayStation, Xbox, pc of welk platform dan ook. Onder leiding van BNR's techredacteur Joe van Burik hoor je gesprekken met andere gamekenners, zoals beursnerd Jochem Visser, techredacteurs Niels Kooloos en Daniël Mol én popcultuurkenners Donner Bakker en Sam van Zuilen. Ook hoogleraar computerwetenschappen Felienne Hermans en universitair docent Laura van der Lubbe schuiven geregeld aan, en je hoort bijdragen van audioproducers André Dortmont en Wesley Schouwenaars. Elke week hoor je minimaal één aflevering van All in the Game. Of juist meerdere, wanneer er veel speelt in de wereld van games. Soms met impressies en analyses over actuele ontwikkelingen en nieuwe games. Andere keren kun je luisteren naar interviews met makers van bijzondere games, van Grand Theft Auto (GTA) tot Baldur's Gate 3 - zowel Nederlandse als internationale ontwikkelaars. Of we praten met e-sport-atleten, onderzoekers en andere experts in de wereld van videogames, in onze rubriek Main Game. En regelmatig laten we iemand van BNR Nieuwsradio aanschuiven om te vertelen over diens favoriete game van vroeger in de Retro-rubriek. In deze podcast kijken we verder dan alleen wat een game leuk maakt: we bespreken juist ook in de culturele, maatschappelijke, economische en technologische impact ervan. Jaarlijks gaat er immers zo'n 200 miljard euro om in de wereldwijde game-industrie, dat is al (vele jaren zelfs) daadwerkelijk meer dan de muziek- en filmindustrie bij elkaar opgeteld Zo hoor je bij All in the Game niet alleen wat je moet spelen - en op welk nieuwe (game)platform - maar kun je daar nog bewuster mee bezig zijn, over praten en natuurlijk van genieten. Of het nou gaat om Super Mario of Sonic the Hedgehog, Fortnite of Roblox, voetbalgames van EA Sports FC of de FIFA, Call of Duty of Battlefield, League of Legends of Dota,of goude oude titels zoals Tetris, Rollercoaster Tycoon, The Sims of zelfs Snake. En we hebben ook aandacht voor liefhebberijen die dicht op games zitten, zoals Dungeons & Dragons, Lego en de films, series en strips rond reeksen zoals Star Wars en Marvel. Het komt allemaal aan bod in All in the Game. All in the Game werd als podcast al in 2022 opgenomen in het archief van Het Nederlands instituut voor Beeld & Geluid in Hilversum - als eerste podcast van BNR Nieuwsradio en één van de eerste gamepodcasts van allemaal. Gezamenlijk met talloze Nederlandse televisieprogramma’s, radioshows, games, websites, webvideo’s en podcast vormt dit materiaal de Nederlandse mediageschiedenis. Over Joe van BurikJoe van Burik is presentator, podcastmaker en techredacteur bij BNR Nieuwsradio. Je hoort hem bijna dagelijks in de Tech Update met het laatste nieuws over digitale technologie, en gaat daar in BNR Digitaal (samen met Ben van der Burg) elke woensdag dieper op in met gasten uit de techwereld. Daarnaast maakt hij onder meer de podcast All in the Game, voor iedereen die meer wil horen over videogames.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Coding Triumph at Techno Valley: The Power of Teamwork Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-09-19-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 가을 바람이 시원하게 스쳐 가는 테크노 밸리의 하루.En: A day in Techno Valley, where the autumn breeze passes by coolly.Ko: 여기는 첨단 기술로 가득 찬 도시의 중심.En: This is the center of a city filled with advanced technology.Ko: 빛나는 건물들 사이로 학교의 코드 경진대회가 열리고 있다.En: Amidst the shining buildings, a school's coding competition is taking place.Ko: 내 이름은 지수.En: My name is Jisoo.Ko: 나는 이 대회에서 꼭 우승하고 싶다.En: I really want to win this competition.Ko: 학교의 명예와 장학금. 모든 것이 걸려 있다.En: The school's honor and a scholarship are all at stake.Ko: “지수, 준비됐어?” 민호는 바람처럼 느긋하게 묻는다.En: "Jisoo, are you ready?" Minho asks leisurely, like the wind.Ko: 민호는 코딩에 천재다.En: Minho is a genius at coding.Ko: 하지만 그는 자신에 대한 의심을 감춘다.En: However, he hides doubts about himself.Ko: 옆에서 연준이 우리를 지켜본다.En: Beside us, Yeonjun watches over us.Ko: 그는 언제나 우리 팀을 응원해 준다.En: He always cheers for our team.Ko: 이 대회에 참여하기로 한 것도 그의 제안이었다.En: It was his suggestion for us to participate in this competition.Ko: 대회장은 북적이고 흥미롭다.En: The competition hall is bustling and exciting.Ko: 찌푸린 땀방울과 기계음.En: Furrowed brows, sweat drops, and mechanical sounds.Ko: 코딩이 시작되자 긴장감이 가득하다.En: As the coding begins, the tension is palpable.Ko: 나는 첫 번째 문제를 맡는다.En: I'm in charge of the first problem.Ko: 하지만 곧 복잡한 규칙들이 나를 압박했다.En: But soon, the complex rules started to press down on me.Ko: 머리가 하얘졌다.En: My mind went blank.Ko: 실수할 시간이 없다.En: There's no time for mistakes.Ko: “지수, 팀워크가 중요해. 우리 모두 노력하자.” 연준이 나에게 용기를 준다.En: "Jisoo, teamwork is important. Let's all do our best," Yeonjun encourages me.Ko: 나는 단독으로 해결하려던 마음을 바꾼다.En: I change my mind about solving it alone.Ko: 민호, 연준과 함께하기로 한다.En: I decide to work together with Minho and Yeonjun.Ko: 그들의 도움을 믿기로 결심한다.En: I decide to trust their help.Ko: 시간이 흐르고, 우리 프로그램에 문제가 생겼다.En: Time passes, and our program encounters a problem.Ko: 오류를 발견했다.En: We discover an error.Ko: 마감시간은 다가온다.En: The deadline approaches.Ko: 우리는 당황하지만, 서로 힘을 합친다.En: We panic, but we unite our efforts.Ko: 민호가 코드를 검토하고, 연준이 중복된 코드를 정리한다. 나는 마지막 최적화를 한다.En: Minho reviews the code, Yeonjun organizes redundant code, and I make the final optimizations.Ko: 드디어 시간이 조금 남았다.En: Finally, there's a little time left.Ko: 최종 프로그램이 성공적으로 작동한다.En: The final program runs successfully.Ko: 우리는 한숨을 돌린다.En: We breathe a sigh of relief.Ko: 공은 깨끗하게 굴러간다.En: The ball rolls cleanly.Ko: 발표 시간이다.En: It's presentation time.Ko: 우리 팀의 노력이 발표되고, 결과는?En: Our team's efforts are announced, and the result?Ko: 놀랍게도 우리는 우승했다!En: Surprisingly, we won!Ko: 믿기지 않는다.En: It's unbelievable.Ko: 우리가 함께한 덕분이다.En: It's thanks to us working together.Ko: 나는 팀워크의 힘과 신뢰의 중요성을 배웠다.En: I've learned the power of teamwork and the importance of trust.Ko: 혼자서 해결할 수 없는 문제도 있다.En: There are problems you can't solve alone.Ko: 도움을 받는 것이 나약한 것이 아니라는 걸 이제 안다.En: I realize now that receiving help isn't a sign of weakness.Ko: 마지막으로 우리는 다 함께 추석 명절을 즐긴다.En: Lastly, we all enjoy the Chuseok holiday together.Ko: 보름달을 보며 우리는 다짐한다.En: Looking at the full moon, we make a promise.Ko: 다시는 두려움이나 불안을 뒤로 두지 않겠다고.En: We won't let fear or anxiety hold us back again.Ko: 함께라면 무엇이든 할 수 있다고 믿었다.En: We believed that together we could do anything.Ko: 그렇게 우리의 이야기는 새로운 시작을 향해 나아간다.En: And so, our story moves toward a new beginning. Vocabulary Words:autumn: 가을breeze: 바람advanced: 첨단technology: 기술competition: 경진대회stake: 걸려 있다genius: 천재doubts: 의심leisurely: 느긋하게amidst: 사이로bustling: 북적이고furrowed: 찌푸린tension: 긴장감complex: 복잡한press: 압박하다blank: 하얘졌다teamwork: 팀워크encourages: 용기를 준다optimizations: 최적화redundant: 중복된restraint: 다짐relief: 한숨을 돌린다announcement: 발표presentation: 발표 시간accumulated: 축적된unbelievable: 믿기지 않는다teamwork: 팀워크trust: 신뢰weakness: 나약한beginning: 시작

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Finding Warmth: Kirsten's Journey to Self-Care Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-09-18-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Kirsten stod i hospitalets cafeteria med en kop varm kaffe i hånden.En: Kirsten stood in the hospital's cafeteria with a cup of hot coffee in her hand.Da: Hendes fødder var ømme efter en lang nattevagt.En: Her feet were sore after a long night shift.Da: Hun lyttede til lydene omkring sig - klirren fra bestik, bløde samtaler blandt kolleger.En: She listened to the sounds around her - the clinking of cutlery, soft conversations among colleagues.Da: Det undervurderende kaos i cafeteriet mindede hende om, hvor meget hun længtes efter stille øjeblikke med sin familie.En: The understated chaos in the cafeteria reminded her of how much she longed for quiet moments with her family.Da: Det var efterår.En: It was autumn.Da: Luften føltes skarp udenfor, en påmindelse om den kommende vinter.En: The air felt sharp outside, a reminder of the coming winter.Da: Kirsten ønskede sig en ny vinterjakke, en jakke der var varm og stilfuld, ligesom de minder hun ville skabe med sin familie.En: Kirsten wished for a new winter coat, a coat that was warm and stylish, like the memories she wanted to create with her family.Da: Men det var svært.En: But it was tough.Da: Hospitalet var travlt, og hendes vagter forlod lidt tid til egne behov.En: The hospital was busy, and her shifts left little time for her own needs.Da: Hun skammede sig, hver gang tanken om at tage fri dukkede op.En: She felt ashamed whenever the thought of taking time off came up.Da: Kollegaerne arbejdede også hårdt.En: Her colleagues were working hard as well.Da: Men hun vidste, at hun havde brug for det.En: But she knew she needed it.Da: I dag besluttede Kirsten sig for at gøre noget for sig selv.En: Today, Kirsten decided to do something for herself.Da: I sin korte pause ville hun tage til det nærliggende indkøbscenter og finde den perfekte jakke.En: During her short break, she would go to the nearby shopping center and find the perfect coat.Da: Med en dyb indånding satte hun kaffen fra sig og forlod cafeteriet.En: With a deep breath, she put her coffee down and left the cafeteria.Da: Indkøbscentret var en helt anden verden.En: The shopping center was a whole different world.Da: Mennesker skyndte sig ind og ud, ivrige efter at finde de bedste tilbud inden vinteren.En: People hurried in and out, eager to find the best deals before winter.Da: Kirsten gik målrettet fra butik til butik.En: Kirsten walked purposefully from store to store.Da: Tiden fløj.En: Time flew by.Da: Hun følte uro men også en smule frihed.En: She felt uneasy but also a bit of freedom.Da: Hun fortjente at prioritere sig selv.En: She deserved to prioritize herself.Da: Pludselig, i det sidste butik, så hun den.En: Suddenly, in the last store, she saw it.Da: En smuk, mørkeblå jakke, som om den ventede på hende.En: A beautiful, dark blue coat, as if it were waiting for her.Da: Den var perfekt, varm men elegant.En: It was perfect, warm yet elegant.Da: Kirsten kiggede på uret.En: Kirsten looked at the clock.Da: Butikken var ved at lukke.En: The store was about to close.Da: Hun måtte skynde sig.En: She had to hurry.Da: Med hurtige skridt gik hun til kassen.En: With quick steps, she went to the checkout.Da: Pulsen steg, men hun nåede det.En: Her pulse rose, but she made it.Da: Med jakken under armen gik hun ud af butikken lige før lukketid.En: With the coat under her arm, she left the store just before closing time.Da: På vej hjem følte hun lettelse og glæde.En: On her way home, she felt relief and joy.Da: Hun havde overvundet sin skyldfølelse.En: She had overcome her guilt.Da: Vinterjakken var mere end et køb; det var en beslutning om at være der for hendes familie og sig selv.En: The winter coat was more than a purchase; it was a decision to be there for her family and herself.Da: Hun indså, at det var vigtigt også at tage vare på sig selv for at kunne tage vare på andre.En: She realized that it was important to take care of herself to be able to care for others.Da: Da Kirsten gik hjem gennem de faldende blade, følte hun sig mere hel.En: As Kirsten walked home through the falling leaves, she felt more whole.Da: Hun tænkte på den overraskelse hendes familie ville få, når hun dukkede op på deres dørtrin.En: She thought about the surprise her family would get when she showed up at their doorstep.Da: Og hun vidste, at dette kun var begyndelsen på en ny balance i hendes liv.En: And she knew this was only the beginning of a new balance in her life.Da: Den kolde vind mindede hende om, at det var okay at søge varmen i de små ting.En: The cold wind reminded her that it was okay to seek warmth in the little things. Vocabulary Words:sore: ømmeunderstated: undervurderendechaos: kaoslonged for: længtes eftersharp: skarpreminder: påmindelsestylish: stilfuldashamed: skammede sigguilt: skyldfølelseprioritize: prioriterepurposefully: målrettetuneasy: uroelegant: elegantcheckout: kassenpulse: pulsenrelief: lettelsepurchase: købovercome: overvundetwhole: helbalance: balancefalling: faldendedoorstep: dørtrinsurprise: overraskelsedecision: beslutningneeds: behovshifts: vagterbreath: indåndinghurried: skyndte sigeager: ivrigerealized: indså

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Caught in the Storm: A Journey Through Memories and Hope Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-09-18-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: La stazione di Roma Termini era affollata quel pomeriggio.En: La stazione di Roma Termini was crowded that afternoon.It: L'autunno faceva sentire la sua presenza con un vento fresco che soffiava tra gli alberi e la pioggia scrosciante che batteva sui vetri della stazione.En: Autumn was making its presence felt with a fresh wind blowing through the trees and the pouring rain beating on the station windows.It: Le persone correvano da una parte all'altra, cercando di afferrare l'ultimo treno.En: People were running from one side to the other, trying to catch the last train.It: Gli annunci delle partenze riecheggiavano nell'aria, creando una confusione quasi poetica.En: The announcements of departures echoed in the air, creating an almost poetic confusion.It: Tra la folla, Luca e Giulia si trovavano vicino al tabellone delle partenze.En: Among the crowd, Luca and Giulia were standing near the departure board.It: Luca si muoveva impazientemente, guardando con ansia l'orologio.En: Luca was moving impatiently, anxiously watching the clock.It: "Dobbiamo arrivare presto all'ospedale," disse con voce tremante.En: "We need to get to the hospital soon," he said with a trembling voice.It: "La nonna sta male."En: "Grandma is unwell."It: Giulia, sentendo la sua preoccupazione, gli prese la mano.En: Giulia, feeling his concern, took his hand.It: "Siamo qui per te, Luca.En: "We are here for you, Luca.It: Andrà tutto bene."En: Everything will be alright."It: Ma non era così semplice per Giulia.En: But it wasn't that simple for Giulia.It: Ogni volta che pensava agli ospedali, si sentiva sopraffatta.En: Every time she thought about hospitals, she felt overwhelmed.It: La sua voce era calma, ma dentro di sé sentiva un vortice di ansie.En: Her voice was calm, but inside she felt a whirlwind of anxieties.It: Tuttavia, la vista di Luca, il suo caro amico d'infanzia, le dava coraggio.En: However, the sight of Luca, her dear childhood friend, gave her courage.It: Mentre aspettavano il treno, Luca iniziò a raccontare: "Ricordi quando la nonna ci preparava la crostata di mele ogni domenica?En: While they waited for the train, Luca started to recount: "Do you remember when Grandma used to make us apple pie every Sunday?It: Il suo profumo invadeva tutta la casa."En: Its scent would fill the whole house."It: Giulia sorrise, ricordando.En: Giulia smiled, remembering.It: "Sì, e a volte ci insegnava a cucinare.En: "Yes, and sometimes she taught us to cook.It: Ma noi finivamo per farne un gran casino in cucina."En: But we would end up making a big mess in the kitchen."It: Luca rise.En: Luca laughed.It: Quelle memorie d'infanzia alleggerirono il suo spirito e allo stesso tempo sembravano tranquillizzare anche Giulia.En: Those childhood memories lightened his spirit and at the same time seemed to reassure Giulia too.It: In quel momento, il treno fu annunciato con un ritardo a causa del temporale.En: At that moment, the train was announced as delayed due to the storm.It: "Cosa facciamo?"En: "What do we do?"It: chiese Giulia, il tono della sua voce rivelava una leggera incertezza.En: Giulia asked, the tone of her voice revealing slight uncertainty.It: "Forse possiamo continuare a parlare dei momenti felici," suggerì Luca.En: "Maybe we can keep talking about happy times," suggested Luca.It: "Quella volta che andammo al mare con la nonna.En: "That time we went to the sea with Grandma.It: Ricordi?"En: Remember?"It: Il tempo passava e le loro conversazioni riempivano la sala d'attesa con un calore che combatteva il freddo autunnale.En: Time passed and their conversations filled the waiting room with a warmth that fought the autumn chill.It: Finalmente, il treno arrivò.En: Finally, the train arrived.It: Durante il viaggio, Giulia si sentì più tranquilla, mentre Luca sembrava essere stato rinvigorito dai ricordi condivisi.En: During the journey, Giulia felt calmer, while Luca seemed invigorated by the shared memories.It: Arrivarono all'ospedale quando il cielo iniziava a schiarirsi.En: They arrived at the hospital just as the sky was starting to clear.It: Luca prese un respiro profondo mentre si avvicinavano.En: Luca took a deep breath as they approached.It: La notizia che accolse fu rassicurante: la nonna era stabile.En: The news that welcomed them was reassuring: Grandma was stable.It: Giulia, vincendo le sue paure, prese con fermezza il braccio di Luca ed entrò con lui.En: Giulia, overcoming her fears, firmly took Luca's arm and entered with him.It: Dopo la visita, entrambi uscirono sentendosi più leggeri.En: After the visit, both came out feeling lighter.It: Luca aveva capito che chiedere aiuto agli altri non era un segno di debolezza, e Giulia aveva finalmente superato le sue paure.En: Luca had realized that asking for help from others wasn't a sign of weakness, and Giulia had finally overcome her fears.It: Il vento d'autunno li accolse mentre si dirigevano verso casa, consapevoli che insieme potevano affrontare qualsiasi tempesta.En: The autumn wind welcomed them as they headed home, aware that together they could face any storm. Vocabulary Words:the station: la stazionecrowded: affollataautumn: l'autunnothe trees: gli alberipouring: scrosciantethe windows: i vetriannouncements: gli annuncidepartures: le partenzepoetic: poeticathe crowd: la follathe board: il tabelloneimpatiently: impazientementetrembling: tremanteunwell: sta maleoverwhelmed: sopraffattawhirlwind: un vorticethe childhood: l'infanziathe pie: la crostatathe house: la casato cook: cucinarethe kitchen: la cucinaa mess: un gran casinoa storm: un temporalea delay: un ritardoslight uncertainty: una leggera incertezzato suggest: suggerirethe warmth: il caloreto fill: riempireto invigorate: rinvigorirethe journey: il viaggio

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Chuseok Inspirations: A Temple Journey of Rediscovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-09-16-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 깊은 가을, 바람은 서늘하고 나뭇잎은 빨강, 노랑으로 물들어 있었다.En: In the depths of autumn, the wind was cool and the leaves were turning red and yellow.Ko: 진호와 미경은 함께 숨은 절로 향하고 있었다.En: Jinho and Mikyung were heading together to a hidden temple.Ko: 그들은 추석을 맞아 이 곳에서 새로운 영감을 찾고자 했다.En: They wanted to find new inspiration at this place during Chuseok.Ko: 진호는 젊은 사진가였다.En: Jinho was a young photographer.Ko: 최근 그는 창의력이 막혀 고민이 많았다.En: Lately, he'd been troubled by a creative block.Ko: 미경은 불교 역사와 문화를 연구하는 학자였다.En: Mikyung was a scholar studying Buddhist history and culture.Ko: 그녀는 논문 발표를 앞두고 있어 시간이 촉박했다.En: She was pressed for time as she was about to present her paper.Ko: 숨은 절은 남한산성의 고요한 산속에 자리잡고 있다.En: The hidden temple is nestled in the tranquil mountains of Namhansanseong.Ko: 주변은 형형색색의 등불로 장식되어 있었다.En: The surroundings were decorated with colorful lanterns.Ko: 절의 바깥에서는 승려들의 조용한 염불 소리가 들려왔다.En: Outside the temple, the quiet chanting of monks could be heard.Ko: 공간은 고요하고, 아무 소리도 방해하지 않았다.En: The space was peaceful, undisturbed by any sound.Ko: 절에 도착하자, 진호는 카메라를 꺼내 들고 주변의 모습을 관찰하기 시작했다.En: Upon arriving at the temple, Jinho took out his camera and began observing the surroundings.Ko: 그는 추석의 본질을 사진에 담고 싶었다.En: He wanted to capture the essence of Chuseok in his photographs.Ko: 미경은 절의 명상 수업에 참가했다.En: Mikyung participated in a meditation class at the temple.Ko: 그녀는 직접 체험을 통해 연구를 깊이 있게 하고자 했다.En: She intended to deepen her research through direct experience.Ko: 시간이 흐르고, 해가 저물 무렵이었다. 진호는 결단했다.En: Time passed, and as the sun began to set, Jinho made a decision.Ko: "이제 느낌을 잡아봐야겠어."En: "I need to capture this feeling now."Ko: 그는 추석의 기운을 카메라에 담기 위해 절의 오솔길을 따라갔다.En: He followed the temple's path to capture the energy of Chuseok with his camera.Ko: 반면 미경은 깊은 명상에 빠져갔다.En: Meanwhile, Mikyung was lost in deep meditation.Ko: 그녀는 마음을 비우고, 불교의 진정한 의미를 체험하고 있었다.En: She was emptying her mind and experiencing the true meaning of Buddhism.Ko: "아, 이제야 알겠어," 그녀는 속삭였다.En: "Ah, now I understand," she whispered.Ko: 이 순간, 그녀의 연구에 필요한 중요한 통찰을 얻었다.En: At that moment, she gained a crucial insight needed for her research.Ko: 그 숲에서, 해가 져갈 무렵 절의 희미한 등불이 켜졌다.En: In the forest, as dusk fell, the temple's dim lanterns lit up.Ko: 진호의 카메라 렌즈에는 아름다운 장면이 비쳤다.En: Jinho's camera lens captured a beautiful scene.Ko: 절은 등불의 따뜻한 빛으로 감싸여 있었고, 그 장면은 진호에게 큰 영감을 주었다.En: The temple was enveloped in the warm light of the lanterns, and the scene provided Jinho with great inspiration.Ko: 그는 셔터를 눌렀다.En: He pressed the shutter.Ko: 그날 밤, 두 사람은 등불 아래에서 함께 이야기를 나눴다.En: That night, the two shared stories under the lanterns.Ko: "난 사진을 다시 사랑하게 되었어," 진호가 미소지으며 말했다.En: "I fell in love with photography again," Jinho said with a smile.Ko: "나의 연구가 이제 완벽해졌어," 미경도 웃었다.En: "My research is now complete," Mikyung also smiled.Ko: 그들은 이제 각자의 목표를 이루고, 서로를 격려하며 절을 떠났다.En: They each achieved their goals, encouraged each other, and left the temple.Ko: 산길을 내려오는 길, 하늘엔 밝은 달이 떠 있었다.En: As they descended the mountain path, a bright moon hung in the sky.Ko: 그들의 마음도 밝고 가벼워졌다.En: Their hearts felt bright and light.Ko: 숨은 절은 짧은 시간을 보낸 곳이었지만, 평생 잊을 수 없는 추억이 되어 주었다.En: Although they spent only a short time at the hidden temple, it became an unforgettable memory for them. Vocabulary Words:depths: 깊은autumn: 가을scholar: 학자hidden: 숨은tranquil: 고요한surroundings: 주변chanting: 염불undisturbed: 방해하지 않는essence: 본질meditation: 명상participated: 참가했다intended: 하고자 했다insight: 통찰dusk: 해가 저물enveloped: 감싸여shutter: 셔터descended: 내려오는unforgettable: 잊을 수 없는creative block: 창의력 막힘present: 발표nestled: 자리잡고colorful lanterns: 형형색색의 등불crucial: 중요한experience: 체험whispered: 속삭였다lanterns: 등불achieved: 이루고encouraged: 격려하며light: 가벼워졌다memory: 추억

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: The Pumpkin Balancing Act: A Tale of Friendship and Courage Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-09-13-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: In een stille hoek van het platteland, waar de herfstkleuren dansen in de wind, lag een charmante boerderij.En: In a quiet corner of the countryside, where the autumn colors danced in the wind, there was a charming farm.Nl: De boerderij was omringd door velden vol pompoenen in allerlei vormen en maten.En: The farm was surrounded by fields full of pumpkins in all shapes and sizes.Nl: De lucht rook naar verse aarde en gevallen bladeren.En: The air smelled of fresh earth and fallen leaves.Nl: Het was de perfecte dag voor een pompoenbalanswedstrijd.En: It was the perfect day for a pumpkin balancing contest.Nl: Maarten stond nerveus aan de rand van het veld.En: Maarten stood nervously at the edge of the field.Nl: Hij keek naar de gigantische pompoen voor hem.En: He looked at the gigantic pumpkin in front of him.Nl: Zijn handen trilden een beetje.En: His hands trembled a bit.Nl: Maarten was boer, maar ook een beetje onhandig.En: Maarten was a farmer, but also a bit clumsy.Nl: Toch wilde hij heel graag indruk maken op Liesbeth.En: Still, he really wanted to impress Liesbeth.Nl: Zij was beroemd voor haar pompoen snijkunsten.En: She was famous for her pumpkin carving skills.Nl: Ze maakte van een gewone pompoen een kunstwerk.En: She turned an ordinary pumpkin into a masterpiece.Nl: Maarten hoopte op een manier haar bewondering te verdienen.En: Maarten hoped to earn her admiration somehow.Nl: Aan de andere kant van het veld stond Kees, met een grote glimlach.En: On the other side of the field stood Kees, with a big smile.Nl: Hij zwaaide met zijn pet.En: He waved his cap.Nl: Kees was de vriendelijke, maar ook een beetje concurrerende rechter van de wedstrijd.En: Kees was the friendly, but also somewhat competitive, judge of the contest.Nl: "Tijd om te beginnen!"En: "Time to start!"Nl: riep hij vrolijk.En: he called out cheerfully.Nl: "Laten we kijken wie het beste kan balanceren!"En: "Let's see who can balance the best!"Nl: Maarten knikte.En: Maarten nodded.Nl: Hij zag hoe Liesbeth rustig een kleinere, stevigere pompoen op haar hoofd balanceerde.En: He saw how Liesbeth calmly balanced a smaller, sturdier pumpkin on her head.Nl: Ze lachte naar hem en hij voelde zijn hart sneller kloppen.En: She smiled at him, and he felt his heart beat faster.Nl: Hij wilde niet falen.En: He didn't want to fail.Nl: Maar zijn pompoen was groot en wankelde gevaarlijk.En: But his pumpkin was large and wobbled dangerously.Nl: Hij dacht na.En: He pondered.Nl: Toen herinnerde hij zich zijn hoed.En: Then he remembered his hat.Nl: "Misschien kan mijn hoed helpen," mompelde hij tegen zichzelf.En: "Maybe my hat can help," he muttered to himself.Nl: Voorzichtig legde hij zijn hoed op zijn hoofd en plaatste de pompoen er bovenop.En: Carefully, he placed his hat on his head and set the pumpkin on top of it.Nl: Het wiebelde minder!En: It wobbled less!Nl: Maarten glimlachte, blij met zijn slimme oplossing.En: Maarten smiled, pleased with his clever solution.Nl: Maar al snel begon de pompoen weer te wiebelen.En: But soon, the pumpkin started wobbling again.Nl: Het leek buiten zijn macht te vallen!En: It seemed about to topple completely!Nl: Net op dat moment stapte Liesbeth naar voren.En: Just then, Liesbeth stepped forward.Nl: "Laat me helpen," zei ze zachtjes.En: "Let me help," she said softly.Nl: Ze legde haar hand op de pompoen en hield hem stabiel.En: She placed her hand on the pumpkin and held it steady.Nl: De menigte juichte.En: The crowd cheered.Nl: Maarten bloosde, dankbaar en verrast.En: Maarten blushed, grateful and surprised.Nl: Na de wedstrijd verzamelde iedereen zich.En: After the contest, everyone gathered.Nl: Kees kondigde de winnaar aan, een andere enthousiaste deelnemer, maar Maarten gaf er niets om.En: Kees announced the winner, another enthusiastic participant, but Maarten didn't mind.Nl: Hij en Liesbeth stonden samen aan de rand.En: He and Liesbeth stood together at the edge.Nl: Ze lachten om de komische gebeurtenis.En: They laughed about the comical event.Nl: "Je had een slimme truc," merkte Liesbeth lachend op.En: "You had a clever trick," remarked Liesbeth with a laugh.Nl: Maarten haalde zijn schouders op.En: Maarten shrugged.Nl: "Iedereen heeft wel eens wat hulp nodig," antwoordde hij.En: "Everyone needs a little help sometimes," he replied.Nl: Hoewel Maarten de wedstrijd niet won, had hij iets veel belangrijkers gewonnen: een nieuwe vriendschap en een nieuw gevonden vertrouwen in zichzelf.En: Although Maarten didn't win the contest, he had won something much more important: a new friendship and newfound confidence in himself.Nl: Hij leerde dat zijn ware zelf zijn beste indruk was.En: He learned that being his true self was his best impression.Nl: Terwijl de zon onderging over de kleurrijke velden, was Maarten blij en in het gezelschap van Liesbeth was dat alles wat hij nodig had.En: As the sun set over the colorful fields, Maarten was happy, and in the company of Liesbeth, that was all he needed. Vocabulary Words:charming: charmantesurrounded: omringdtrembled: trildenclumsy: onhandigadmiration: bewonderinggigantic: gigantischepondered: dacht nawobbled: wankeldetopple: vallensturdy: stevigeregathered: verzameldeenthusiastic: enthousiastejudge: rechtercomical: komischetrick: trucsolution: oplossingnervously: nerveusbalancing: balansmasterpiece: kunstwerkconcourse: wedstrijdblushed: bloosdecheered: juichteimpression: indrukwobbled: wiebeldesteadily: stabielcompetitive: concurrerendeshrugged: haalde zijn schouders opconfident: vertrouwencornfield: veldordinary: gewone

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: When Fate Brews Friendship: A Café Encounter in Budapest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-09-11-22-34-01-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A nap káprázatosan sütött Budapesten, és a város hangulatos kis utcái egy csendes kávézó felé vezettek.En: The sun was dazzlingly shining in Budapest, and the city's charming little streets led to a quiet café.Hu: Itt, ebben a bájos helyen, a kávé illata szinte hívogatóan keveredett a levegővel.En: Here, in this lovely place, the aroma of coffee almost invitingly mingled with the air.Hu: A kávézó apró, fából készült asztalai körül zsongott az élet.En: Around the café's small, wooden tables, life was bustling.Hu: Zsuzsa, a történelem iránti szenvedélye miatt ismert egyetemi hallgató, leült egy sarokasztalhoz.En: Zsuzsa, a university student known for her passion for history, sat down at a corner table.Hu: Szerette ezeket a csendes perceket, amikor elmerülhetett a könyvei között.En: She loved these quiet moments when she could immerse herself in her books.Hu: Most azonban szokatlanul sokan voltak, és a zaj megpróbálta elvonni a figyelmét.En: However, there were unusually many people today, and the noise tried to distract her.Hu: Ugyanettől az asztaltól, mindössze néhány méterrel arrébb, Bálint próbálta megtalálni a tökéletes ötletet következő írásához.En: From the same table, just a few meters away, Bálint was trying to find the perfect idea for his next writing.Hu: Ő is gyakori vendége volt ennek a kávézónak; szerette, ahogy a város kis sarkai inspirálták őt.En: He was also a frequent visitor to this café; he liked how the little corners of the city inspired him.Hu: Amikor a pincérnő két kávéval közeledett, valami szokatlan történt.En: As the waitress approached with two coffees, something unusual happened.Hu: Zsuzsa és Bálint rendelései összecserélődtek.En: Zsuzsa and Bálint's orders got mixed up.Hu: Zsuzsa elégedetlenül vette észre, hogy erős eszpresszó helyett egy habos cappuccinót kapott.En: Zsuzsa noticed with dissatisfaction that instead of a strong espresso, she received a frothy cappuccino.Hu: Ugyanígy Bálint egy szimpla kávét várt, nem pedig az erős italt.En: Similarly, Bálint expected a simple coffee, not the strong drink.Hu: Mosolyogva néztek egymásra, majd Zsuzsa megtörte a jeget: „Úgy tűnik, a sors most összeboronált minket.En: They smiled at each other, and then Zsuzsa broke the ice: "It seems fate has brought us together.Hu: Talán így akarja, hogy új barátságok szülessenek?”En: Maybe it's a way for new friendships to be born?"Hu: Bálint elnevette magát, és helyet foglalt Zsuzsa asztalánál, megkóstolva a váratlan cappuccino különleges ízét.En: Bálint laughed and took a seat at Zsuzsa's table, tasting the unexpected cappuccino's special flavor.Hu: Ahogy beszélgettek, Zsuzsa lelkesedéssel mesélt történelmi kutatásairól.En: As they talked, Zsuzsa enthusiastically shared about her historical research.Hu: Bálintot elbűvölte az a szenvedély, amivel a lány mesélt.En: Bálint was captivated by the passion with which she spoke.Hu: Meséltek azokról a kis utcákról, melyek tele vannak emlékekkel, és amik úgy néznek ki, mintha időtlenek lennének.En: They talked about those little streets full of memories, which looked as if they were timeless.Hu: Bálint elmondta, hogy ihletet keres, mert mostanában nem találta a saját írásának hangját.En: Bálint said he was searching for inspiration, as he recently couldn't find his own writing's voice.Hu: Zsuzsa történeteit hallgatva azonban új ötleteket talált, amikkel újra élettel töltheti meg történeteit.En: Listening to Zsuzsa's stories, however, he found new ideas to breathe life into his narratives again.Hu: Az idő elrepült a beszélgetés közben, és a nap végén, ahogy a kávézó kezdett bezárni, mindketten úgy érezték, mintha régi barátok lennének.En: Time flew by during their conversation, and by the end of the day, as the café began to close, both felt as if they were old friends.Hu: Megállapodtak, hogy újra találkoznak, talán ugyanitt.En: They agreed to meet again, perhaps at the same place.Hu: Ahogy Zsuzsa a könyveit visszacsomagolta, úgy érezte, hogy nemcsak a kutatása kapott új lendületet, hanem ő maga is.En: As Zsuzsa packed her books back up, she felt that not only her research received new momentum, but she did as well.Hu: Rájött, hogy néha a spontán találkozások is gazdagíthatják életünket.En: She realized that sometimes spontaneous encounters could also enrich our lives.Hu: Bálint hazafelé mosolygott magában, hiszen a találkozásnak köszönhetően végre új ötletek születhettek az elméjében.En: Bálint smiled to himself on the way home, as thanks to the meeting, new ideas were finally born in his mind.Hu: Így mindketten gazdagodtak a találkozással, és új fejezeteket írhattak életük történetében.En: Thus, both were enriched by the encounter and could write new chapters in the story of their lives. Vocabulary Words:dazzlingly: káprázatosancharming: bájosaroma: illatbustling: zsongottimmersed: elmerülhetettunusually: szokatlanulinspired: inspiráltákapproached: közeledettmixed up: összecserélődtekdissatisfaction: elégedetlenülfate: sorsspontaneous: spontánencounters: találkozásokenthusiastically: lelkesedésselcaptivated: elbűvöltetimeless: időtlenekinspiration: ihletetmomentum: lendületetenrich: gazdagíthatjákbreathe life: élettel tölthetifrequent visitor: gyakori vendégedistraction: figyelmétsimple: szimplataste: ízéthistorical research: történelmi kutatásairólvoice: hangjátnarratives: történeteitflew by: elrepültagreed: megállapodtaknew chapters: új fejezeteket

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Survival and Strength: Embracing Unity in the Arctic Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-09-10-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Det var en klar, kald morgen i Arktis.En: It was a clear, cold morning in the Arctic.No: Siv sto ved kanten av leiren og så ut over den enorme tundraen.En: Siv stood at the edge of the camp and gazed out over the vast tundra.No: Landskapet var både vakkert og skremmende, med sin blendende hvithet og stille ro.En: The landscape was both beautiful and terrifying, with its dazzling whiteness and quiet calm.No: Hver dag førte henne nærmere forståelsen av livet her, men i dag hvilte bekymring over hjertet hennes.En: Each day brought her closer to understanding life here, but today there was a concern resting in her heart.No: Erik, en erfaren guide, hadde tidligere ulykkelig falt og skadet beinet sitt.En: Erik, an experienced guide, had unfortunately fallen earlier and injured his leg.No: Han lå nå i lavvoen, og smertene i benet gjorde det umulig for ham å gå.En: He now lay in the lavvo, and the pain in his leg made it impossible for him to walk.No: Maja, en ung forskningsassistent med et livlig smil, forsøkte å holde opp stemningen, men også hun visste hvor alvorlig situasjonen var.En: Maja, a young research assistant with a lively smile, tried to keep the spirits up, but she also knew how serious the situation was.No: Siv trakk pusten dypt.En: Siv took a deep breath.No: De var langt fra sivilisasjon, og kommunikasjonen var skral.En: They were far from civilization, and communication was poor.No: Å sende en nødmelding betydde å klatre opp en fjellhøyde for signal.En: Sending a distress signal meant climbing a mountain peak for reception.No: Tanken på ensomheten der oppe knuget om henne, men hun visste at Erik trengte hjelp fort.En: The thought of the loneliness up there weighed on her, but she knew that Erik needed help fast.No: "Siv," sa Maja, og avbrøt hennes tanker.En: "Siv," said Maja, interrupting her thoughts.No: "Vi har lite tid.En: "We have little time.No: Stormen kommer i ettermiddag.En: The storm is coming this afternoon."No: "Siv nikket.En: Siv nodded.No: Hun måtte handle raskt.En: She had to act quickly.No: Hun bestemte seg for å få utstyret sammen.En: She decided to gather the equipment.No: Hun måtte klare å balansere mellom forskningen og redningen av Erik.En: She needed to manage balancing her research and Erik's rescue.No: Men hver gang hun så på ham, overveldet frykten henne.En: But every time she looked at him, fear overwhelmed her.No: Hvis hun mistet ham, hvis hun mistet kontroll over situasjonen.En: If she lost him, if she lost control of the situation...No: De tre satte sammen nødutstyret, imens frostrøyken flagret fra munnene deres.En: The three of them assembled the emergency equipment, while frost smoke lingered from their mouths.No: Snøskyen i horisonten varslet om den truende stormen.En: The snow cloud on the horizon warned of the impending storm.No: Tiden var kritisk.En: Time was critical.No: Siv la ut på turen mot fjelltoppen.En: Siv set out on the journey towards the mountaintop.No: Føttene hennes kjempet mot den løs snøen, vinden svei, men tankene hennes var fokusert.En: Her feet battled against the loose snow, the wind stung, but her thoughts were focused.No: Da hun endelig nådde toppen, var himmelen dekket av grå skyer.En: When she finally reached the top, the sky was covered with gray clouds.No: Hånden hennes skalv da hun sendte signalet.En: Her hand trembled as she sent the signal.No: Verden stilnet idet teknologien gjorde sin jobb.En: The world quieted as the technology did its job.No: På vei nedover, kom stormen raskere enn forventet.En: On the descent, the storm came faster than expected.No: Vinden ulte og snøen pisket mot huden.En: The wind howled and the snow whipped against her skin.No: Men hun måtte tilbake til Erik, tilbake til sikkerheten.En: But she had to get back to Erik, back to safety.No: Da hun nådde leiren igjen, fant hun Erik og Maja som ventet med et bål.En: When she reached the camp again, she found Erik and Maja waiting with a fire.No: De satte seg tett sammen, farget av den lune gløden fra flammene.En: They sat close together, colored by the warm glow of the flames.No: Timer passerte i spent stillhet.En: Hours passed in tense silence.No: Så plutselig brøt en kraftig lyd av helikopterrotorer gjennom stormens døvhet.En: Suddenly, the powerful sound of helicopter rotors broke through the storm's deafening noise.No: Før de visste ordet av det, ble Erik løftet bort mot hjelp og trygghet.En: Before they knew it, Erik was lifted away towards help and safety.No: Siv kikket rundt på den nesten klare himmelen.En: Siv looked around at the almost clear sky.No: Hun hadde tatt sitt valg.En: She had made her choice.No: Nå forsto hun verdien av de rundt seg, og selv om forskningen var viktig, betydde deres sikkerhet mer.En: Now she understood the value of those around her, and even though the research was important, their safety meant more.No: Hun bestemte seg for å bli med på helikopteret.En: She decided to join the helicopter.No: Hun forlot tundraen, men med en ny forståelse for fellesskapets styrke.En: She left the tundra but with a new understanding of the strength of community.No: Da de fløy vekk, kastet hun et siste blikk over den mektige, snødekte vidda.En: As they flew away, she cast one last glance over the mighty, snow-covered expanse.No: Hun ville komme tilbake, men aldri alene.En: She would return, but never alone.No: Nå var hun en del av noe større, en del av et team.En: Now she was part of something greater, part of a team.No: Og i det øyeblikket, omfavnet hun en ny form for styrke.En: And in that moment, she embraced a new form of strength.No: En styrke som kom fra menneskene rundt henne.En: A strength that came from the people around her. Vocabulary Words:gazed: så utvast: enormetundra: tundraendazzling: blendendecalm: roconcern: bekymringunfortunately: ulykkeliginjured: skadetlavvo: lavvoenspirits: stemningencivilization: sivilisasjoncommunication: kommunikasjonendistress: nødloneliness: ensomhetenweighed: knugetequipment: utstyrlinger: flagretcloud: snøskyenimpending: truendebattled: kjempetloose: løstrembled: skalvdescend: veien nedoverhowled: ulteglow: glødtense: spentrotors: rotorerdeafening: døvhethorizon: horisontenstrength: styrke

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Milica's Quest: The Courage to Unveil Hidden Artifacts Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-09-09-22-34-02-sr Story Transcript:Sr: У мрачном углу периферије малог српског града стајала је стара, напуштена складишта.En: In a gloomy corner of the outskirts of a small srpski town stood an old, abandoned warehouse.Sr: То јутро, бео зрак сунца провирао је кроз напукле прозоре, бацајући дуге сенке по прашњавом поду.En: That morning, a white ray of sunlight peered through the cracked windows, casting long shadows across the dusty floor.Sr: Ово место било је више од гомиле заборављених сандука и поломљених машина за Милицу.En: This place was more than a pile of forgotten crates and broken machines to Milica.Sr: Била је истакнути ентузијаста за историју, одлучна да открије древни артефакт за којим је трагала годинама.En: She was a dedicated history enthusiast, determined to uncover the ancient artifact she had been searching for over the years.Sr: Милица је стајала пред масивним вратима складишта и сакупљала храброст.En: Milica stood before the massive warehouse doors, gathering her courage.Sr: Једва је чекала да пронађе тајну о којој су само шушкали локални старији.En: She was eager to find the secret that the local elders only whispered about.Sr: Страх је постојао, али жеља да се докаже била је јача.En: There was fear, but the desire to prove herself was stronger.Sr: Њени колеге су је често исмејавали, али она је знала да је овај тренутак њена шанса да се предочи истина.En: Her colleagues often mocked her, but she knew this moment was her chance to unveil the truth.Sr: Јован и Стефан, њени пријатељи и саветници, обично су је подржавали, али су сада били на путу са званичницима, покушавајући да добију одрже одлагање рушења.En: Jovan and Stefan, her friends and advisors, usually supported her, but now they were away with officials, trying to secure a delay in the demolition.Sr: Време је било од суштинског значаја.En: Time was of the essence.Sr: Са издржљивошћу коју је стекла током година, Милица је ушла у складиште.En: With the resilience she had gained over the years, Milica entered the warehouse.Sr: Ходала је пажљиво, свесна распаднуте структуре око ње.En: She walked carefully, aware of the decaying structure around her.Sr: Стара конструкција шкрипала је под притиском демолишке екипе која је започела свој рад.En: The old construction creaked under the pressure of the demolition crew that had begun its work.Sr: Милица је знала да се мора кретати брзо.En: Milica knew she had to move quickly.Sr: Док су се облаци прашине дизали, угледала је страћени кутак пун застарелих папира.En: As clouds of dust rose, she spotted a neglected corner filled with outdated papers.Sr: Тамо, захваљујући својим истрајним истраживањима, нашла је малу дрвену кутију са сложеним резбаријама.En: There, thanks to her persistent research, she found a small wooden box with intricate carvings.Sr: "То је то!En: "This is it!"Sr: " прошапутала је сама себи, осећајући узбуђење које јој је јурило кроз тело.En: she whispered to herself, feeling excitement rushing through her body.Sr: Трчећи назад ка излазу, осетила је дрхтање зида иза себе.En: Running back to the exit, she felt the wall trembling behind her.Sr: Напетост је расла, али није одустајала.En: The tension was building, but she did not give up.Sr: Када је изашла напоље, изненадила је раднике и званичнике.En: When she emerged outside, she surprised the workers and officials.Sr: Подигла је кутију високо, довољно да изазове знатижељу око себи.En: She raised the box high, enough to arouse curiosity around her.Sr: Управо на време, демолишка екипа је зауставила своје машине.En: Just in time, the demolition crew stopped their machines.Sr: Јован и Стефан кренули су према њој.En: Jovan and Stefan moved towards her.Sr: Са доказом у рукама, Милица је успела да отвори врата историји и придобије поштовање својих колега.En: With the evidence in her hands, Milica succeeded in opening the doors to history and gained the respect of her colleagues.Sr: Њена интуиција и решеност сада су признати као једнако важни као и њено академско знање.En: Her intuition and determination were now recognized as equally important as her academic knowledge.Sr: Њена прича постала је инспирација за многе, показујући да су одважност и вера у себе понекад све што је потребно за откривање истине.En: Her story became an inspiration to many, showing that boldness and belief in oneself are sometimes all that's needed to uncover the truth.Sr: На крају дана, залазак сунца је обасјавао складишта које више није било само празан простор, већ сведочанство храбрости и историјске вредности, захваљујући Милициној непоколебљивој вољи.En: At the end of the day, the sunset lit up the warehouse, which was no longer just an empty space, but a testament to courage and historical value, thanks to Milica's unwavering will. Vocabulary Words:gloomy: мрачномoutskirts: периферијеabandoned: напуштенаwarehouse: складиштаray: зракpeer: провираоcracked: напуклеdusty: прашњавомdedicated: истакнутиartifact: артефактcourage: храбростwhisper: шушкалиmock: исмејавалиunveil: предочиresilience: издржљивошћуdecaying: распаднутеcreak: шкрипалаneglected: страћениintricate: сложенимcarvings: резбаријамаexcitement: узбуђењеtremble: дрхтањеarouse: изазовеintuition: интуицијаdetermination: решеностrecognize: признатиboldness: одважностbelief: вераuncover: откривањеtestament: сведочанство

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Blending Tradition and Innovation: A Seoul Exhibition Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-09-07-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 서울의 마지막 여름 햇살은 덥고도 포근했다.En: The last summer sunshine in Seoul was both hot and cozy.Ko: 동대문 디자인 플라자엔 유난히 많은 사람들이 모여 있었다.En: There was an unusually large crowd gathered at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza.Ko: 진수는 호기심 가득한 눈으로 사람들을 둘러보았다.En: Jinsu looked around at the people with curious eyes.Ko: 그는 열정적인 큐레이터였다.En: He was a passionate curator.Ko: 이번에 그는 꼭 성공하고 싶었다.En: This time, he really wanted to succeed.Ko: 전시회를 멋지게 열고 싶었다.En: He wanted to open a spectacular exhibition.Ko: 미라는 혁신적인 예술가였다.En: Mira was an innovative artist.Ko: 그녀의 작품은 독창적이었다.En: Her work was original.Ko: 그러나 항상 인정받지는 못했다.En: However, she was not always recognized.Ko: 상민은 전통적인 갤러리 소유자였다.En: Sangmin was a traditional gallery owner.Ko: 변화보다는 기존의 방식을 선호했다.En: He preferred the established ways over change.Ko: 진수는 고민에 빠졌다.En: Jinsu was in a dilemma.Ko: 새로운 시도를 하고 싶었다. 하지만 상민의 반대가 걱정이었다.En: He wanted to try something new, but he was worried about Sangmin's opposition.Ko: 전시회를 준비하는 동안, 진수는 미라와 많이 이야기를 나눴다.En: While preparing for the exhibition, Jinsu had many conversations with Mira.Ko: 그녀의 아이디어는 정말 참신했다.En: Her ideas were really fresh.Ko: 그러나 상민은 그다지 마음에 들어 하지 않았다.En: However, Sangmin didn't quite like them.Ko: "전시는 전통이 중요하다," 상민이 말했다.En: "Tradition is important in exhibitions," Sangmin said.Ko: "새로운 것이 항상 좋은 건 아니야."En: "New things aren't always better."Ko: 그러나 진수는 포기하지 않았다.En: However, Jinsu did not give up.Ko: 그는 미라의 열정을 믿었다.En: He believed in Mira's passion.Ko: 그녀가 표현하는 미래적인 작품이 젊은 관객을 끌어들일 것이라고 확신했다.En: He was convinced that her futuristic works would attract young audiences.Ko: 진수는 상민에게 말했다. "변화도 전통의 일부가 될 수 있습니다."En: Jinsu spoke to Sangmin, "Change can become a part of tradition too."Ko: 전시회 전날 밤, 큰 문제가 발생했다.En: On the night before the exhibition, a major issue arose.Ko: 미라의 중요한 설치 작품이 망가졌다.En: Mira's important installation artwork was damaged.Ko: 진수는 고민했다.En: Jinsu was troubled.Ko: 시간이 촉박했다.En: Time was tight.Ko: 그럼에도 불구하고, 그는 포기하지 않았다.En: Nevertheless, he did not give up.Ko: 진수는 빠르게 결정을 내렸다.En: Jinsu quickly made a decision.Ko: 다른 작품을 새로운 방식으로 배치하기로 했다.En: He decided to arrange the other works in a new way.Ko: 그는 미라와 함께 밤새도록 전시장에 머물렀다.En: He stayed with Mira at the exhibition hall all night.Ko: 마침내 전시회 날이 밝았다.En: Finally, the day of the exhibition dawned.Ko: 많은 이들이 모였다.En: Many people gathered.Ko: 진수는 긴장했다.En: Jinsu was nervous.Ko: 미라의 작품들이 빛을 발했다.En: Mira's artworks shone brightly.Ko: 관객들은 놀라고 감탄했다.En: The audience was surprised and impressed.Ko: 상민도 뜻밖의 반응에 놀랐다.En: Even Sangmin was surprised by the unexpected reaction.Ko: "현대와 전통이 이토록 조화를 이루다니," 상민은 인정했다.En: "To see modern and tradition blend so harmoniously," Sangmin admitted.Ko: 전시회는 성공적이었다.En: The exhibition was a success.Ko: 진수는 자신감을 얻었다.En: Jinsu gained confidence.Ko: 위험을 감수하는 것이 가치 있다는 걸 깨달았다.En: He realized that taking risks was worthwhile.Ko: 상민도 변화에 좀 더 열린 마음을 갖게 되었다.En: Sangmin also became more open to change.Ko: 이곳은 새로운 예술과 전통이 함께하는 공간이었다.En: This place was where new art and tradition coexisted.Ko: 밝은 여름의 끝자락에, 모두가 한층 더 성장했다.En: At the end of the bright summer, everyone had grown a little more. Vocabulary Words:sunshine: 햇살curator: 큐레이터spectacular: 멋지게innovative: 혁신적인original: 독창적recognized: 인정받지는traditional: 전통적인dilemma: 고민opposition: 반대fresh: 참신futuristic: 미래적인attract: 끌어들일installation: 설치damaged: 망가졌다troubled: 고민했다arrange: 배치하기nervous: 긴장했다impressed: 감탄harmoniously: 조화risks: 위험worthwhile: 가치coexisted: 함께하는grown: 성장했다crowd: 많은 사람들이gallery: 갤러리convinced: 확신했다decision: 결정을blend: 이루다니sunrise: 날이 밝았다exhibition: 전시회

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: First-Day Encuentros: Eirik's College Adventure Begins Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-09-01-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: På universitetets campus var det liv og røre.En: On the university campus, there was hustle and bustle.No: Studenter med store kofferter og esker gikk rundt.En: Students with large suitcases and boxes were walking around.No: Trærne sto majestetisk rundt området.En: The trees stood majestically around the area.No: De var kledd i høstens vakre farger: rav, gull og oransje.En: They were dressed in the beautiful colors of autumn: amber, gold, and orange.No: Det var Eiriks første dag på universitetet, og han følte sommerfugler i magen.En: It was Eirik's first day at the university, and he felt butterflies in his stomach.No: Han hadde sett frem til dette øyeblikket hele sommeren, men nå som han sto her, kunne han ikke unngå følelsen av nervøsitet.En: He had looked forward to this moment all summer, but now that he stood here, he couldn't avoid the feeling of nervousness.No: Eirik var en smule sjenert.En: Eirik was a bit shy.No: Han bekymret seg for om han ville klare å få nye venner.En: He worried about whether he would be able to make new friends.No: Det var viktig for ham å tilpasse seg raskt og føle seg hjemme.En: It was important for him to adapt quickly and feel at home.No: Hans nye hybel lå i fjerde etasje i studenthjemmet.En: His new dorm room was on the fourth floor of the student residence.No: Da han endelig hadde klart å bære alle tingene sine opp, sank han ned på sengen og hadde lyst til å bli der hele dagen.En: When he finally managed to carry all his things up, he sank onto the bed and felt like staying there all day.No: "Jeg må komme meg ut," tenkte Eirik.En: "I have to get out," Eirik thought.No: "Det må være en bedre måte å bli kjent med folk på.En: "There must be a better way to get to know people."No: " I det øyeblikket kom han på en lapp han hadde fått ved ankomst.En: At that moment, he remembered a note he had received upon arrival.No: Det var en invitasjon til et velkomstarrangement for nye studenter.En: It was an invitation to a welcome event for new students.No: For første gang den dagen lurte Eirik på om dette kunne være hans sjanse.En: For the first time that day, Eirik wondered if this could be his chance.No: Med et lite dytt av mot forlot han rommet sitt og gikk mot studenthuset der arrangementet skulle være.En: With a little push of courage, he left his room and headed towards the student house where the event was to be held.No: Musikk fylte luften, og lyden av glade stemmer kunne høres lang vei.En: Music filled the air, and the sound of happy voices could be heard from afar.No: Det luktet av kanel og kaffe, noe som gjorde at han følte seg litt mer hjemme.En: There was a smell of cinnamon and coffee, which made him feel a bit more at home.No: Eirik trakk pusten dypt og gikk inn.En: Eirik took a deep breath and went in.No: Inne møtte han mange ukjente ansikter.En: Inside, he met many unfamiliar faces.No: Det var vanskelig å ta det første skrittet, men han visste at han måtte.En: It was difficult to take the first step, but he knew he had to.No: I hjørnet av rommet så han to andre som også så litt usikre ut.En: In the corner of the room, he saw two others who also looked a bit uncertain.No: Der sto Astrid og Jonas og snakket lavmælt med hverandre.En: There stood Astrid and Jonas speaking quietly with each other.No: Med et smil tok Eirik mot til seg og nærmet seg dem.En: With a smile, Eirik gathered his courage and approached them.No: "Hei," sa han med et lite smil, "er dere også nye her?En: "Hi," he said with a slight smile, "are you new here too?"No: " Astrid snudde seg først og svarte, "Ja, vi begynte begge denne uken.En: Astrid turned first and replied, "Yes, we both started this week.No: Det er litt overveldende, ikke sant?En: It's a bit overwhelming, isn't it?"No: " Jonas nikket, "Det føles som vi er med i en helt annen verden.En: Jonas nodded, "It feels like we are in a completely different world."No: "De tre begynte å prate mer.En: The three started talking more.No: De oppdaget at de hadde mye til felles: angst for det nye, spenningen for fremtiden og håpet om å få gode venner.En: They discovered that they had a lot in common: anxiety about the new, excitement for the future, and hope of making good friends.No: Tiden fløy, og da kvelden kom, hadde de allerede planlagt å utforske byen sammen til helgen.En: Time flew, and by the time evening came, they had already planned to explore the city together over the weekend.No: Da Eirik gikk tilbake til hybelen sin, følte han seg lys til sinns.En: When Eirik returned to his dorm room, he felt light-hearted.No: Han hadde tatt et skritt ut av komfortsonen, og det hadde skapt noe fantastisk.En: He had taken a step out of his comfort zone, and it had created something wonderful.No: Han visste at universitetet ville bli en reise fylt med nye utfordringer og vekst, men nå føltes det ikke like skremmende.En: He knew that university would be a journey filled with new challenges and growth, but now it didn't feel as daunting.No: Høsten var bare begynnelsen, og Eirik var klar for eventyret.En: Autumn was just the beginning, and Eirik was ready for the adventure. Vocabulary Words:hustle: livbustle: røremajestic: majestetisksuitcase: koffertbutterflies: sommerfuglershy: sjenertnervousness: nervøsitetadapt: tilpassedorm: hybelresidence: studenthjemmanaged: klartunfamiliar: ukjentoverwhelming: overveldendecourage: motinvitation: invitasjonquietly: lavmæltanxiety: angstexcitement: spenningdiscover: oppdagejourney: reisechallenges: utfordringerdaunting: skremmendeevent: arrangementexplore: utforskecomfort zone: komfortsoneadventure: eventyramber: ravinvitation: invitasjonsank: sanklight-hearted: lys til sinns

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Beyond the Fortress: A Friendship's Unyielding Bond Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-09-01-22-34-01-sr Story Transcript:Sr: У подножју Келемегданске тврђаве, дрвеће је блистало у нијансама црвене и златне боје.En: At the foot of the Kalemegdan fortress, the trees gleamed in shades of red and gold.Sr: Јесењи дан био је савршен за пикник: топао уз благу хладноћу у ваздуху.En: The autumn day was perfect for a picnic: warm with a slight chill in the air.Sr: Милан, Ана и Стефан окупили су се на старом ћебету, подлежући подсећањима на дане из студентских дана.En: Milan, Ana, and Stefan gathered on an old blanket, indulging in memories from their student days.Sr: „Сећате ли се оне вечери када смо готово пропустили испит због концерата у Студентском граду?En: "Do you remember that evening when we almost missed the exam because of the concerts in Student City?"Sr: “ упита Ана са осмехом, њена веселост озарила је њено лице.En: Ana asked with a smile, her cheerfulness lighting up her face.Sr: Милан ју је гледао, знао је да ће му недостајати њен смех.En: Milan watched her, knowing he would miss her laughter.Sr: Стефан је био замишљен, његов ум већ у послу који га је чекао у понедељак.En: Stefan was thoughtful, his mind already on the work awaiting him on Monday.Sr: „Морамо се мало озбиљније организовати.En: "We need to get a bit more organized.Sr: Време лети све брже,“ рекао је, гледајући у гомилу папира у својој торби.En: Time flies faster and faster," he said, looking at the pile of papers in his bag.Sr: Милан је тихо гледао реке Саву и Дунав како се спајају у једно, помало изгубљен у носталгији.En: Milan silently watched the rivers Sava and Danube merge into one, somewhat lost in nostalgia.Sr: Осетио је како се пријатељства мењају, као шта се године мењају између људи.En: He felt how friendships change, just as years change among people.Sr: Знао је да мора нешто да каже, нешто што би могло одржати ова пријатељства снажним и живим.En: He knew he had to say something, something that might keep these friendships strong and alive.Sr: „Ана,“ започео је Милан, дубоко удахнувши.En: "Ana," Milan began, taking a deep breath.Sr: „Знам да ускоро одлазиш.En: "I know you're leaving soon.Sr: А Стефан, ти си увек заузет.En: And Stefan, you're always busy.Sr: Бојим се да ћемо се изгубити у свакодневним обавезама.En: I'm afraid we'll get lost in our daily obligations."Sr: “Ана га погледа дубоко, њене очи одједном озбиљне.En: Ana looked deeply at him, her eyes suddenly serious.Sr: „Милан, никада неће бити исто као што је било на факултету, али то не значи да не можемо остати блиски.En: "Milan, it will never be the same as it was in college, but that doesn't mean we can't stay close."Sr: “Стефан климну главом.En: Stefan nodded.Sr: „Имамо успешно и лепо пријатељство.En: "We have a successful and beautiful friendship.Sr: Мораћемо да се потрудимо, али вредиће.En: We'll have to make an effort, but it will be worth it."Sr: “Милан се насмешио, иако су му очи биле помало влажне.En: Milan smiled, though his eyes were a bit moist.Sr: „За мене је наше пријатељство као ова тврђава.En: "For me, our friendship is like this fortress.Sr: Снажно је и издржало је тест времена и промена.En: It's strong and has withstood the test of time and change."Sr: “Те речи придобише и Ану и Стефана.En: Those words resonated with both Ana and Stefan.Sr: Обећали су да ће се чешће састајати, колико то обавезе буду дозвољавале, да неће допустити да их удаљеност растави.En: They promised to meet more often, as much as their obligations allowed, to not let distance separate them.Sr: Јесенји ветар однео је те речи, као што носи лишће по тврђави, али у срцима троје пријатеља остао је чврст завет.En: The autumn wind carried those words away, just as it carries leaves across the fortress, but in the hearts of the three friends remained a firm vow.Sr: Сунце тихо залази, како они сви удобно седе једно крај другог, гледајући у град који је сведочио њиховој прошлости и будућности.En: The sun quietly set as they all comfortably sat next to each other, looking at the city that had witnessed their past and future.Sr: То их је подсетило да, без обзира какав им се пут указао, могу пронаћи начин да остану заједно.En: It reminded them that no matter what path lay ahead, they could find a way to stay together.Sr: И тако, док су напуштали Келемегдан, Милан је знао да је свеће пријатељство јаче него икад.En: And so, as they left Kalemegdan, Milan knew that their friendship was stronger than ever. Vocabulary Words:fortress: тврђаваgleamed: блисталоindulging: подлежућиmemories: подсећањаcheerfulness: веселостthoughtful: замишљенobligations: обавезеnostalgia: носталгијаmerge: спајајуwithstood: издржалоresonated: придобишеpromised: обећалиvow: заветautumn: јесенјиwitnessed: сведочиоpast: прошлостиfuture: будућностиeffort: потрудимоdistance: удаљеностmoist: влажнеsuccessful: успешноorganized: организоватиpile: гомилуexam: испитconcerts: концератаserious: озбиљнеblanket: ћебетуcarried: однеоriver: рекеstudent days: студентских дана

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Jeju Adventure: Friendship and Forbidden Shores Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-08-29-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 제주의 늦여름 바람이 따뜻하게 불어오던 어느 날, 기숙학교 학생들은 학교 여행을 맞아 제주도로 향했다.En: One day, when the late summer breeze in Jeju was blowing warmly, the boarding school students headed to Jeju Island for a school trip.Ko: 이 여행에 가장 설레는 학생은 지수였다.En: The most excited student about this trip was Jisoo.Ko: 지수는 모험을 꿈꾸는 호기심 많은 학생이었다.En: Jisoo was a curious student who dreamed of adventures.Ko: 그녀는 제주도의 푸른 바다와 울창한 숲을 탐험하고 싶어 했다.En: She wanted to explore the blue sea and lush forests of Jeju Island.Ko: 지수의 친구 민호는 달랐다.En: Jisoo's friend, Minho, was different.Ko: 민호는 조용하고 질서를 좋아했다.En: Minho was quiet and liked order.Ko: 그는 학교의 규정을 잘 따르는 것을 중요하게 여겼다.En: He valued following the school's rules.Ko: 두 친구는 이번 여행에서 서로 다른 목표를 가지고 있었다.En: The two friends had different goals for this trip.Ko: 지수는 새로운 것을 경험하고 싶었고, 민호는 규칙을 지키고 문제없이 여행을 마치길 원했다.En: Jisoo wanted to experience something new, while Minho wanted to adhere to the rules and complete the trip without any problems.Ko: 제주도에 도착한 학생들은 일정에 따라 관광을 시작했다.En: Upon arriving at Jeju Island, the students began their tour according to the schedule.Ko: 하지만 지수는 일정표를 보고 실망했다.En: However, Jisoo was disappointed when she looked at the itinerary.Ko: 그녀는 계획된 루트에서 벗어나 숨겨진 보물을 찾고 싶었다.En: She wanted to stray from the planned route and find hidden treasures.Ko: 지수는 민호에게 속삭였다. "민호야, 우리 조금만 빠져나가 볼래? 내가 책에서 읽은 숨겨진 해변이 있어."En: Jisoo whispered to Minho, "Hey, Minho, want to sneak out a little? There's a hidden beach I read about in a book."Ko: 민호는 처음에는 주저했다.En: Minho hesitated at first.Ko: 그는 지수의 이야기를 믿기 어려웠다.En: He found it hard to believe Jisoo's story.Ko: 하지만 지수의 반짝이는 눈에 끌려 결국 동의했다. "그래, 하지만 조금만 탐험하고 빨리 돌아와야 해."En: But eventually, he was drawn in by Jisoo's sparkling eyes and agreed. "Alright, but we should explore a little and then quickly come back."Ko: 둘은 슬쩍 그룹에서 빠져나왔다.En: The two slipped away from the group.Ko: 제주도의 자연은 놀라울 정도로 아름다웠다.En: The nature of Jeju Island was astonishingly beautiful.Ko: 나무 사이로 비치는 햇빛과 바람에 흔들리는 나뭇잎 소리가 들렸다.En: Sunlight filtered through the trees, and the sound of leaves rustling in the breeze could be heard.Ko: 하지만 얼마 지나지 않아 둘은 길을 잃었다.En: But before long, they lost their way.Ko: 지수는 긴장했지만 곧 깊은 숨을 내쉬었다. "우리 계속 걸어보자."En: Jisoo was tense but soon took a deep breath. "Let's keep walking."Ko: 둘은 끝내 책에서 봤던 그 해변에 도착했다.En: They eventually arrived at the beach they had seen in the book.Ko: 그곳은 그야말로 환상적이었다.En: It was breathtaking.Ko: 바다의 끝없는 푸름과 하얀 모래의 조화가 눈부셨다.En: The endless blue of the sea and the white sand were dazzling.Ko: 민호도 그 모습을 보고 감탄했다. "와, 지수 너가 맞았어. 정말 멋진 곳이야."En: Even Minho was amazed by the sight. "Wow, Jisoo, you were right. It's a really great place."Ko: 하지만 시간이 문제였다.En: Time was the issue, though.Ko: 길을 빠르게 돌아가는 것은 쉬운 일이 아니었다.En: It wasn't easy to quicken their way back.Ko: 지수와 민호는 서로 의지하며 길을 찾기 시작했다.En: Jisoo and Minho began to find their way back, relying on each other.Ko: 그들은 협력하여 결국 그룹에게 돌아갈 수 있었다.En: Through cooperation, they eventually rejoined the group.Ko: 학교로 돌아가면서 둘은 미소를 지었다.En: As they returned to the school, they both smiled.Ko: 그들은 이번 모험을 절대 잊지 못할 것이었다.En: They would never forget this adventure.Ko: 지수는 민호 덕에 규칙의 중요성을 느꼈고, 민호는 지수 덕에 모험의 재미를 알았다.En: Jisoo realized the importance of rules thanks to Minho, and Minho learned the fun of adventure thanks to Jisoo.Ko: 두 친구는 서로의 차이를 이해하며 더 깊은 우정을 쌓게 되었다.En: The two friends came to understand their differences and built a deeper friendship.Ko: 제주도의 바람은 여전히 부드럽고 따뜻했다.En: The wind of Jeju Island remained gentle and warm.Ko: 그들은 그 순간을 마음속에 새기며, 앞으로의 모험을 기대했다.En: They etched that moment in their hearts and anticipated future adventures. Vocabulary Words:breeze: 바람boarding school: 기숙학교curious: 호기심 많은lush: 울창한order: 질서adhere: 지키다itinerary: 일정표stray: 벗어나다treasures: 보물whispered: 속삭였다sneak out: 빠져나가다hesitated: 주저했다astonishingly: 놀라울 정도로filtered: 비치는rustling: 흔들리는tense: 긴장했다breathtaking: 환상적dazzling: 눈부신cooperation: 협력etched: 새기다anticipated: 기대했다adventure: 모험experience: 경험하다hidden: 숨겨진drawn in: 끌려sparkling: 반짝이는slipped away: 빠져나갔다never forget: 잊지 못할deep breath: 깊은 숨relied on: 의지하며

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Storm or Shine: Bethelen Square's Harvest Festival Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-08-28-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A Bethelen téren készülődtek a nagy ünnepre.En: Preparations for the big celebration were underway in Bethelen Square.Hu: Late nyár volt.En: It was late summer.Hu: A levegő édes volt a frissen sütött lángos illatától.En: The air was sweet with the scent of freshly baked lángos.Hu: Mindenki izgatottan várta az éves arató fesztivált.En: Everyone was eagerly awaiting the annual harvest festival.Hu: Gábor szervezte az eseményt.En: Gábor organized the event.Hu: Lelkes és elkötelezett.En: Enthusiastic and dedicated.Hu: Szép dekorációk, színes zászlók lobogtak a szélben.En: Beautiful decorations and colorful flags fluttered in the wind.Hu: Réka sütiket árult.En: Réka was selling pastries.Hu: A standjánál sokan megálltak.En: Many people stopped at her stall.Hu: Zoltán a zenekar hangolásában segített.En: Zoltán helped tune the band.Hu: Vidám zene töltötte be a teret.En: Cheerful music filled the square.Hu: Minden készen állt a nagy napra. Kivéve egy dolgot: az ég egyre sötétebb lett.En: Everything was ready for the big day, except for one thing: the sky was getting darker.Hu: Fekete felhők gyűltek össze.En: Black clouds gathered.Hu: A viharfenyegetés növekedett.En: The threat of a storm increased.Hu: Gábor aggódott.En: Gábor was worried.Hu: Meg tudja-e tartani a fesztivált?En: Would he be able to hold the festival?Hu: Az emberek kezdtek suttogni.En: People began to whisper.Hu: Kétségek merültek fel Gábor vezetésével kapcsolatban.En: Doubts arose about Gábor's leadership.Hu: Mégis, ő elhatározta.En: Yet, he was determined.Hu: A fesztivál fontos volt.En: The festival was important.Hu: Az összetartozás pillanata kellett a közösségnek.En: A moment of togetherness was needed for the community.Hu: "Nem hagyhatjuk, hogy az időjárás megzavarjon!" mondta Gábor hangosan.En: "We can't let the weather disrupt us!" said Gábor loudly.Hu: De amikor megdördült az ég, tudta, hogy muszáj cselekednie.En: But when the sky rumbled, he knew he had to act.Hu: Két választása volt: kint maradni a viharban, vagy bentre költözni.En: He had two choices: stay outside in the storm or move indoors.Hu: Az idő sürgetett.En: Time was pressing.Hu: Gábor gyors döntést hozott.En: Gábor made a quick decision.Hu: Mindenkit az iskolai tornaterembe hívott.En: He invited everyone to the school gymnasium.Hu: Nem volt olyan szép, mint a tér, de biztonságos.En: It wasn't as nice as the square, but it was safe.Hu: Az emberek segítettek mindent áthozni.En: People helped bring everything over.Hu: Réka és Zoltán is ott voltak.En: Réka and Zoltán were there too.Hu: Együtt dolgoztak.En: They worked together.Hu: Az emberek sorba álltak a sütikért és a forralt borért.En: People lined up for pastries and mulled wine.Hu: A zene újra felcsendült.En: The music started up again.Hu: A tornaterem hangulatos lett.En: The gymnasium became cozy.Hu: A gyertyafény és zene elvarázsolta a teret.En: The candlelight and music enchanted the space.Hu: Mindenki nevetett.En: Everyone laughed.Hu: A vihar odakint tombolt, de bent meleg volt és öröm.En: The storm raged outside, but inside it was warm and joyful.Hu: Gábor rájött, hogy nem a külsőségek számítanak.En: Gábor realized that the outward appearance didn't matter.Hu: Az összetartás köztesen a legfontosabb.En: The togetherness was most important.Hu: Az emberek hálásak voltak Gábornak.En: People were grateful to Gábor.Hu: Sikerült összetartaniuk.En: They managed to stay united.Hu: A fesztivál estig tartott.En: The festival lasted until evening.Hu: A közösség kapcsolata erősebb lett.En: The community's bond grew stronger.Hu: Gábor boldog volt.En: Gábor was happy.Hu: Megértette, hogy az igazi vezetés az alkalmazkodásban és a közösségi támogatásban rejlik.En: He understood that true leadership lies in adaptability and community support.Hu: Aratott. Szó szerint és átvitt értelemben is.En: He reaped the harvest, both literally and figuratively.Hu: Az esti vihar ellenére, a szívek ünnepeltek.En: Despite the evening storm, hearts celebrated. Vocabulary Words:preparations: készülődéscelebration: ünnepharvest: aratásenthusiastic: lelkesdedicated: elkötelezettdecorations: dekorációkfluttered: lobogtakpastries: süteményekcheerful: vidámthreat: fenyegetésstorm: viharleadership: vezetésdetermined: elhatározottdisrupt: megzavarrumble: megdördülquick decision: gyors döntésgymnasium: tornateremcozy: hangulatoscandlelight: gyertyafényenchanted: elvarázsoltatogetherness: összetartozásbond: kapcsolatadaptability: alkalmazkodásreaped: aratottfiguratively: átvitt értelembenwhisper: suttognakdoubts: kétségekoutward: külsőségekgathered: összegyűltekmulled wine: forralt bor

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Strength in Surrender: Giulia's Journey to Accepting Help Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-08-27-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Era una calda mattina d'estate nella casa di Giulia.En: It was a warm summer morning in Giulia's house.It: La casa era grande, piena di vita.En: The house was large, full of life.It: I giocattoli dei bambini erano sparsi ovunque.En: The children's toys were scattered everywhere.It: La cucina era inondata di luce, con l'aroma del caffè fresco nell'aria.En: The kitchen was flooded with light, with the aroma of fresh coffee in the air.It: Giulia si muoveva tra una stanza e l'altra, intenta nelle sue attività quotidiane.En: Giulia moved from room to room, engaged in her daily tasks.It: Il sorriso sul suo volto nascondeva il dolore pulsante che sentiva nella testa.En: The smile on her face concealed the throbbing pain she felt in her head.It: Luca, suo fratello, entrò.En: Luca, her brother, entered.It: "Buongiorno, sorellina!"En: "Good morning, little sister!"It: salutò allegro, ma vide subito la tensione nel volto di Giulia.En: he greeted cheerfully, but he immediately noticed the tension on Giulia's face.It: "Stai bene?"En: "Are you okay?"It: chiese, con una mano sulla spalla di lei.En: he asked, placing a hand on her shoulder.It: "Benissimo, Luca.En: "Very well, Luca.It: Solo un po' di stanchezza," rispose Giulia, forzando un sorriso.En: Just a little tired," replied Giulia, forcing a smile.It: Aveva una forte emicrania, ma non voleva farlo sapere.En: She had a severe migraine, but she didn't want to let it show.It: Continuava a svolgere i suoi compiti, ignorando il dolore.En: She continued to carry out her duties, ignoring the pain.It: I bambini correvano gioiosi nel corridoio, riempiendo la casa di risate.En: The children joyfully ran down the hall, filling the house with laughter.It: Giulia preparava il pranzo, cercando di non mostrare debolezza.En: Giulia prepared lunch, trying not to show any weakness.It: Ma Luca sapeva.En: But Luca knew.It: Poteva vedere lo sforzo nei suoi occhi.En: He could see the effort in her eyes.It: "Giulia, siediti.En: "Giulia, sit down.It: Faccio io," offrì Luca.En: I'll take care of it," Luca offered.It: Lei però scosse la testa.En: But she shook her head.It: "No, Luca.En: "No, Luca.It: Ho tutto sotto controllo."En: I've got everything under control."It: Il tempo passò e il sole diventava sempre più caldo.En: Time passed and the sun grew hotter.It: Il dolore nella testa di Giulia diventava insopportabile.En: The pain in Giulia's head became unbearable.It: Mentre mescolava la zuppa, il mondo attorno a lei cominciò a girare.En: As she stirred the soup, the world around her began to spin.It: Si appoggiò al tavolo, cercando di non cadere.En: She leaned against the table, trying not to fall.It: "Giulia!"En: "Giulia!"It: esclamò Luca, correndo verso di lei.En: exclaimed Luca, rushing towards her.It: La sorresse mentre lei chiudeva gli occhi, cercando di respirare profondamente.En: He supported her as she closed her eyes, trying to breathe deeply.It: "Devi riposarti."En: "You need to rest."It: Finalmente, con la forza che le restava, Giulia annuì.En: Finally, with the strength she had left, Giulia nodded.It: "Forse hai ragione, Luca."En: "Maybe you're right, Luca."It: Si lasciò accompagnare sul divano, mentre lui prendeva il controllo della cucina.En: She allowed herself to be led to the couch, while he took over in the kitchen.It: Mentre Giulia chiudeva gli occhi, ascoltava i suoni della casa.En: As Giulia closed her eyes, she listened to the sounds of the house.It: Sentiva Luca che chiamava i bambini a tavola, il rumore delle stoviglie, il ritmo naturale della famiglia che continuava.En: She heard Luca calling the children to the table, the clatter of dishes, the natural rhythm of the family going on.It: Quando si svegliò, il dolore era meno intenso.En: When she woke up, the pain was less intense.It: Luca le portò un bicchiere d'acqua.En: Luca brought her a glass of water.It: "Grazie, Luca.En: "Thank you, Luca.It: Non so cosa farei senza di te."En: I don't know what I would do without you."It: Luca sorrise.En: Luca smiled.It: "A volte bisogna solo chiedere aiuto, Giulia.En: "Sometimes you just need to ask for help, Giulia.It: Non sei da sola."En: You're not alone."It: Giulia lo sapeva ora.En: Giulia knew that now.It: Accettare aiuto non era debolezza.En: Accepting help wasn't weakness.It: Era amore, era famiglia.En: It was love, it was family.It: Nel calore della casa, tra i giochi sparsi e le risate dei bambini, Giulia capì che la forza si trova anche nel permettere agli altri di sostenerti.En: In the warmth of the house, among the scattered toys and the children's laughter, Giulia realized that strength is also found in allowing others to support you.It: Giulia si alzò, più leggera, sapendo di poter contare su chi le voleva bene.En: Giulia got up, feeling lighter, knowing she could rely on those who loved her.It: La casa era viva, e lei non era più sola a tenerla così.En: The house was alive, and she was no longer alone in keeping it that way. Vocabulary Words:the house: la casathe toys: i giocattolithe kitchen: la cucinathe aroma: l'aromathe smile: il sorrisothrobbing: pulsantethe tension: la tensionethe shoulder: la spallathe migraine: l'emicraniathe duties: i compitithe weakness: la debolezzathe effort: lo sforzounbearable: insopportabileto stir: mescolareto lean: appoggiarsito breathe: respirarethe couch: il divanothe clatter: il rumorethe rhythm: il ritmoto rely on: contare suto support: sostenereto nod: annuirethe pain: il dolorethe laughter: le risateto conceal: nascondereto greet: salutarethe warmth: il caloreto realize: capirescattered: sparsito close: chiudere

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Chasing the Harpy: A Friendship Forged in the Jungle Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-08-25-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De ochtendzon gleed langzaam door de groene bladeren van het amazonewoud.En: The morning sun slowly glided through the green leaves of the Amazonewoud.Nl: Vogelgeluiden en onbekende dierengeluiden vulden de lucht.En: Bird sounds and unknown animal noises filled the air.Nl: Tussen de bomen stonden Bram, Sophie en Leo, klaar voor hun avontuur.En: Among the trees stood Bram, Sophie, and Leo, ready for their adventure.Nl: Bram keek rond met een nieuwsgierige glinstering in zijn ogen.En: Bram looked around with a curious sparkle in his eyes.Nl: Hij droomde al lang van deze kans om een zeldzame harpijarend te zien.En: He had long dreamed of this chance to see a rare harpy eagle.Nl: De gids leidde de groep voorzichtig over smalle paden.En: The guide carefully led the group over narrow paths.Nl: "Kijk daar," wees de gids naar een kleurrijke papegaai.En: "Look there," the guide pointed to a colorful parrot.Nl: Sophie en Leo keken bewonderend toe.En: Sophie and Leo watched in admiration.Nl: Maar Bram had zijn gedachten elders.En: But Bram had his thoughts elsewhere.Nl: "Laten we even stoppen," stelde Leo voor.En: "Let's stop for a bit," suggested Leo.Nl: "Deze plek is prachtig."En: "This place is beautiful."Nl: Sophie knikte enthousiast en begon foto's te maken van de bomen en bloemen.En: Sophie nodded enthusiastically and began taking photos of the trees and flowers.Nl: Bram voelde zich echter gehaast.En: However, Bram felt rushed.Nl: Tijd was kostbaar en de kans op het zien van de harpijarend ondertussen schaars.En: Time was precious and the chance to see the harpy eagle meanwhile was scarce.Nl: Na even aarzelen nam Bram een besluit.En: After a moment of hesitation, Bram made a decision.Nl: "Ik wandel een stukje verder, alleen maar een beetje," zei hij.En: "I'll walk a bit further, just a little," he said.Nl: Hij wist dat hij meestal voorzichtig was, maar passie voor de vogel dreef hem voort.En: He knew he was usually careful, but his passion for the bird drove him on.Nl: Sophie keek even bezorgd, maar knikte.En: Sophie looked a bit concerned but nodded.Nl: "Pas op, Bram," waarschuwde Leo.En: "Be careful, Bram," warned Leo.Nl: Bram sloop stilletjes van het pad af.En: Bram quietly slipped off the path.Nl: De geluiden van de jungle omringden hem, maar hij bleef gefocust.En: The sounds of the jungle surrounded him, but he remained focused.Nl: Schachten van zonlicht maakten een magisch schouwspel van deze groene wereld.En: Shafts of sunlight made a magical spectacle of this green world.Nl: En dan, als een geschenk uit de hemel, zag Bram het.En: And then, like a gift from heaven, Bram saw it.Nl: In de verte, op een hoge tak, zat de majestueuze harpijarend.En: In the distance, on a high branch, sat the majestic harpy eagle.Nl: Met trillende handen pakte Bram zijn camera.En: With trembling hands, Bram grabbed his camera.Nl: Hij nam een foto en wist dat het moment perfect was.En: He took a photo and knew the moment was perfect.Nl: Zijn hart bonsde van vreugde.En: His heart pounded with joy.Nl: De arend keek even in zijn richting, voordat hij zijn imposante vleugels spreidde en wegvloog.En: The eagle glanced briefly in his direction before spreading its impressive wings and flying away.Nl: Bram keerde terug naar zijn vrienden, zijn gezicht stralend van trots.En: Bram returned to his friends, his face beaming with pride.Nl: "Ik heb hem gezien! De harpijarend!" riep hij, en toonde de foto.En: "I saw it! The harpy eagle!" he exclaimed, showing the photo.Nl: Sophie en Leo juichten en gaven hem een schouderklopje.En: Sophie and Leo cheered and gave him a pat on the shoulder.Nl: "Geweldig gedaan, Bram!"En: "Well done, Bram!"Nl: Ze verlieten de jungle met een gevoel van vervulling.En: They left the jungle with a sense of fulfillment.Nl: Door het avontuur had Bram geleerd dat avontuur gedeeld plezier kan zijn.En: Through the adventure, Bram had learned that adventure can be shared joy.Nl: Terwijl ze terugliepen, sprak Bram: "Misschien moeten we morgen gewoon wat rondwandelen en genieten van alles om ons heen."En: As they walked back, Bram spoke: "Maybe we should just wander around tomorrow and enjoy everything around us."Nl: De lucht begon te kleuren in de schemering en er was een nieuwe band gevormd tussen de vrienden.En: The sky began to color in the dusk, and a new bond had formed between the friends.Nl: De magie van het woud zat nu in hun harten, en Bram wist dat hij altijd open zou staan voor nieuwe avonturen.En: The magic of the forest was now in their hearts, and Bram knew he would always be open to new adventures.Nl: Met een foto als blijvende herinnering keerde hij glimlachend terug naar het begin van hun avontuur.En: With a photo as a lasting memory, he returned smiling to the beginning of their adventure. Vocabulary Words:glided: gleedrare: zeldzameharpy eagle: harpijarendnarrow: smalleadmiration: bewonderendenthusiastically: enthousiasthesitation: aarzelenconcerned: bezorgdwarned: waarschuwdequietly: stilletjesmajestic: majestueuzetrembling: trillendeimpressive: imposantebeaming: stralendfulfillment: vervullingdusk: schemeringbond: bandwander: rondwandelenhesitation: aarzelensparkle: glinsteringprecious: kostbaarscarce: schaarsjoy: vreugdeglance: keekdirection: richtingpride: trotspat: schouderklopjeadventure: avontuurjungle: junglegift: geschenk

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Letting Go: Finding Joy in Imperfection at Hof Gordon Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-08-22-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: בבוקר קיץ חם, חוף גורדון בתל אביב היה מלא בילדים משחקים בחול ומשפחות נחות על החוף.En: On a hot summer morning, Hof Gordon in Tel Aviv was filled with children playing in the sand and families relaxing on the beach.He: הים התיכון נצנץ תחת השמש הזוהרת, והאווירה הייתה אידיאלית לפגישת משפחה.En: The Mediterranean Sea sparkled under the radiant sun, and the atmosphere was ideal for a family gathering.He: טלי, אמא צעירה, עמדה בין השמשיות והכיסאות המתקפלים.En: Tali, a young mother, stood among the umbrellas and folding chairs.He: היא הייתה עצבנית.En: She was nervous.He: היא רצתה לוודא שהמפגש יהיה מושלם ושהמשפחה המורחבת שלה תרגיש שמחה ומטופלת היטב.En: She wanted to ensure that the gathering would be perfect and that her extended family would feel happy and well cared for.He: טלי תמיד הרגישה את הלחץ להתנהג בצורה מושלמת, וזה מנע ממנה ליהנות מהרגעים החשובים.En: Tali always felt the pressure to behave perfectly, which prevented her from enjoying the important moments.He: רונן, אחיה של טלי, היה מודאג.En: Ronen, Tali's brother, was concerned.He: הוא ראה את המתח על פניה של אחותו.En: He saw the tension on his sister's face.He: "טלי," הוא אמר ברוך, "את לא צריכה לעשות הכל לבד.En: "Tali," he said gently, "you don't have to do everything on your own.He: אנחנו פה לעזור.En: We're here to help."He: "אבל טלי נאנחה וניסתה לחייך.En: But Tali sighed and tried to smile.He: היא הרגישה שעל הכתפיים שלה נחה כל האחריות.En: She felt like all the responsibility rested on her shoulders.He: מאיה, בתה הקטנה של טלי, רצה לעברה עם דלי חול מלא במים.En: Maya, Tali's young daughter, ran towards her with a bucket full of water.He: "אמא, תראי מה עשיתי!En: "Mom, look what I did!"He: " טלי חייכה, עיניה מוארות פתאום מאושר לרגע אחד.En: Tali smiled, her eyes suddenly lit up with happiness for a moment.He: הזמן עבר ובקרוב החלה ארוחת הצהריים.En: Time passed and soon it was lunchtime.He: טלי ראתה שהכל משתבש: שפע של אוכל לערוך על השולחן, הילדים רועשים והמבוגרים צריכים שתייה.En: Tali saw everything was getting mixed up: an abundance of food to set on the table, the noisy children, and the adults needing drinks.He: כל ההכנות גרמו לה להרגיש שהיא לא נוכחת באמת עם המשפחה שלה.En: All the preparations made her feel like she wasn't really present with her family.He: בשלב כלשהו, תפסה טלי שניסיונה לשלוט ולהיות מושלמת גורם לה להיות מרוחקת.En: At some point, Tali realized her attempt to control and be perfect was making her distant.He: הדמעות החלו לזלוג, והיא פנתה לרונן ואמרה: "אני לא מצליחה לבד.En: Tears began to flow, and she turned to Ronen and said, "I can't do it alone.He: אני צריכה עזרה.En: I need help."He: "ברגע הזה, המשפחה התגודדה סביבה.En: At that moment, the family gathered around her.He: רונן, מאיה וכל השאר התחילו לחלק ביניהם את המשימות.En: Ronen, Maya, and everyone else started dividing the tasks among themselves.He: רונן טיפל במנגל, מאיה הפתיעה את האורחים עם גלידות קרירות, ושאר בני המשפחה אספו לקראת סידור שולחן האוכל.En: Ronen tended to the grill, Maya surprised the guests with cool ice creams, and the rest of the family got together to set up the dining table.He: טלי נרגעה סוף כל סוף והחלה לשבת לצד מאיה, צופה בים ובמשפחתה המבלה.En: Tali finally relaxed and began to sit beside Maya, watching the sea and her family having fun.He: היא הבינה שמושלמות לא חשובה כמו הקשרים והאהבה שבתוך המשפחה.En: She realized that perfection isn't as important as the connections and love within the family.He: לראשונה בפגישה הזו, היא חשה הקלה אמיתית ויכולת פשוט לשבת ולהיות היא עצמה.En: For the first time at this gathering, she felt true relief and could simply sit and be herself.He: החוף המשיך להדהד בצחוק ובשמחה.En: The beach continued to echo with laughter and joy.He: טלי למדה שזה בסדר לבקש עזרה ושהיא לא לבד במערכה.En: Tali learned that it's okay to ask for help and that she's not alone in this endeavor.He: החיוך שלה היה הרחב ביותר ביום הזה, כי סוף כל סוף היא הרגישה חלק אמיתי מהמשפחה.En: Her smile was the widest that day, because finally, she felt like a true part of the family. Vocabulary Words:radiant: זוהרתatmosphere: אווירהgathering: מפגשnervous: עצבניתensure: לוודאextended: מורחבתpressure: לחץbehave: להתנהגprevented: מנעconcerned: מודאגgentle: ברוךresponsibility: אחריותabundance: שפעmix: משתבשpresent: נוכחתcontrol: לשלוטdistant: מרוחקתdivide: לחלקtasks: משימותtended: טיפלsurprised: הפתיעהrelaxed: נרגעהconnections: קשריםrelief: הקלהendeavor: מערכהwidest: הרחב ביותרfilled: מלאsparkled: נצנץlit up: מוארותtried: ניסתהBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Love and Inspiration in the Heart of København Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-08-21-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Solen hang højt over Nyhavn, og den varme sommerluft blev fyldt med lyden af latter og klirrende glas fra caféerne.En: The sun hung high over Nyhavn, and the warm summer air was filled with the sound of laughter and clinking glasses from the cafes.Da: Mads sad ved et lille udendørs bord.En: Mads sat at a small outdoor table.Da: Hans skitseblok lå foran ham - den var halvt tom.En: His sketchbook lay before him—it was half empty.Da: Hans øjne gled over de farverige bygninger og de travle mennesker.En: His eyes drifted over the colorful buildings and the bustling people.Da: Han forsøgte at finde inspiration, men hans tanker blev ved med at kredse om hans sidste forhold.En: He was trying to find inspiration, but his thoughts kept dwelling on his last relationship.Da: Lige pludselig satte Freja sig ved det samme bord uden at spørge, men med et venligt smil.En: Suddenly, Freja sat down at the same table without asking but with a friendly smile.Da: "Er det ledigt her?" spurgte hun, mens hendes øjne lyste af nysgerrighed.En: "Is this seat free?" she asked, her eyes shining with curiosity.Da: Mads nikkede og smilede forsigtigt tilbage.En: Mads nodded and smiled back cautiously.Da: Han bemærkede straks hendes åbenhed, som en let brise der fejede gennem hans modstand.En: He immediately noticed her openness, like a gentle breeze sweeping through his resistance.Da: Freja var her for at opleve København.En: Freja was here to experience København.Da: Byens livfulde atmosfære gjorde hende spændt, men hun ønskede at se det gennem en lokal persons øjne.En: The city's vibrant atmosphere excited her, but she wanted to see it through the eyes of a local.Da: "Tegner du?" spurgte hun, mens hun kiggede på hans skitseblok.En: "Do you draw?" she asked, glancing at his sketchbook.Da: Mads trak på skuldrene. "Jeg forsøger. Men jeg mangler noget... jeg ved ikke rigtigt hvad."En: Mads shrugged. "I try. But I'm missing something... I'm not quite sure what."Da: De talte længe, mens folk gik forbi dem på den brostensbelagte gade.En: They talked for a long time while people passed them on the cobblestone street.Da: Freja foreslog en tur gennem Mads' København.En: Freja suggested a tour of Mads' København.Da: Han tøvede, men hendes entusiasme smittede af.En: He hesitated, but her enthusiasm was infectious.Da: Hendes glæde mindede ham om glæden ved at skabe.En: Her joy reminded him of the joy of creating.Da: "Okay," sagde han til sidst. "Jeg vil vise dig mine yndlingssteder."En: "Okay," he finally said. "I'll show you my favorite places."Da: De gik langs kanalen, mens Mads fortalte historier om broerne og de skjulte skatte i kvarteret.En: They walked along the canal as Mads shared stories about the bridges and hidden gems in the neighborhood.Da: De grinede, mens de delte en stor is fra en gadebod.En: They laughed while they shared a large ice cream from a street stall.Da: Frejas smil lyste op, og Mads' skitseblok fyldtes langsomt igen med nye idéer.En: Freja's smile lit up, and Mads' sketchbook slowly filled again with new ideas.Da: Tiden gik hurtigt, og Freja skulle snart rejse tilbage til Aarhus.En: Time passed quickly, and Freja would soon travel back to Aarhus.Da: Det nærede en frygt hos Mads, frygten for at miste noget godt igen.En: It stirred a fear in Mads, the fear of losing something good again.Da: Men da de en dag tog en spontan bådtur gennem havnen, ændrede noget sig.En: But when they one day took a spontaneous boat ride through the harbor, something changed.Da: De sad tæt i båden, mens vandet glitrede under dem.En: They sat close in the boat, while the water glittered beneath them.Da: "Jeg elsker eventyr, men..." Freja tøvede, "...nogle gange ønsker jeg noget, der varer længere."En: "I love adventure, but..." Freja hesitated, "...sometimes I want something that lasts longer."Da: Mads stirrede på horisonten.En: Mads stared at the horizon.Da: "Jeg har været bange for at åbne op, men du... du gør det hele så meget lettere."En: "I've been afraid to open up, but you... you make it all so much easier."Da: Det øjeblik bragte dem tættere sammen.En: That moment brought them closer together.Da: Som båden vendte tilbage til kajen, vidste begge, at de ikke ville lade dette møde kun være en sommerflirt.En: As the boat returned to the dock, they both knew they wouldn't let this meeting be just a summer fling.Da: Mads fandt ny inspiration, ikke kun i sine omgivelser, men også i sit hjerte.En: Mads found new inspiration, not only in his surroundings but also in his heart.Da: Freja indså, at hun kunne finde et hjem, ikke kun i steder, men i mennesker.En: Freja realized she could find a home not only in places but in people.Da: De besluttede at prøve kræfter med en langdistanceforhold.En: They decided to try their hand at a long-distance relationship.Da: For Mads betød det en ny tillid og en genoplivet passion for kunst.En: For Mads, it meant a new trust and a rekindled passion for art.Da: For Freja var det balancen mellem eventyr og dybere forbindelser.En: For Freja, it was the balance between adventure and deeper connections.Da: Da de stod ved kajens kant og så solen gå ned bag Nyhavns silhuet, vidste de, at de netop havde malet begyndelsen på en ny historie - deres egen.En: As they stood at the edge of the dock and watched the sun set behind Nyhavn's silhouette, they knew they had just painted the beginning of a new story—their own. Vocabulary Words:hung: hangbustling: travlesketchbook: skitseblokdwelling: kredseresistance: modstandvibrant: livfuldatmosphere: atmosfæreenthusiasm: entusiasmeinfectious: smittede afgems: skattestirred: næredespontaneous: spontanglittered: glitredeafraid: bangefling: flirtrekindled: genoplivetpassion: passionbalance: balanceedges: kantsilhouette: silhuetcuriosity: nysgerrighedhesitated: tøvededock: kajenadventure: eventyrbridges: broerstories: historierlocal: lokalconnection: forbindelsersweeping: fejedeemptiness: tomme

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Into the Mist: Discovering Resilience in Sarek's Wilderness Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-08-21-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Lätta regndroppar duggade mot Elsa, Lars, och Svens jackor när de började sin vandring.En: Light raindrops drizzled against Elsa, Lars, and Sven's jackets as they began their hike.Sv: De var i Sarek Nationalpark, en plats Elsa hade besökt många gånger.En: They were in Sarek Nationalpark, a place Elsa had visited many times.Sv: Parken var mäktig, med sina klart gröna skogar, vidsträckta våtmarker och spetsiga berg som nådde mot himlen.En: The park was majestic, with its bright green forests, vast wetlands, and sharp mountains reaching towards the sky.Sv: Det var sommar och Midsommarfesten närmade sig.En: It was summer, and the Midsummer Festival was approaching.Sv: Men idag ville Elsa inte tänka på det.En: But today, Elsa didn't want to think about that.Sv: Elsa gick först.En: Elsa walked in front.Sv: Naturens ljud omkring henne gav en sorts frid.En: The sounds of nature around her provided a kind of peace.Sv: Hon hade nyligen förlorat någon hon älskade, och den sorgen bar hon med sig.En: She had recently lost someone she loved, and she carried that sorrow with her.Sv: Vandringen var ett sätt att hela.En: The hike was a way to heal.Sv: Men stigen blev smal, och dimman tätare.En: But the path grew narrow, and the fog thicker.Sv: "Vi borde vända tillbaka," sa Lars tveksamt.En: "We should turn back," said Lars hesitantly.Sv: "Vi ser ju knappt längre än några meter."En: "We can barely see more than a few meters ahead."Sv: "Nej," sa Elsa bestämt.En: "No," Elsa said firmly.Sv: "Jag känner den här parken.En: "I know this park.Sv: Vi kan fortsätta."En: We can continue."Sv: Sven, mer tystlåten till sin natur, följde tyst.En: Sven, quieter by nature, followed silently.Sv: Dimman smög sig närmare, svepte in dem som en kall, vit slöja.En: The fog crept closer, enveloping them like a cold, white veil.Sv: Det var svårt att avgöra riktningen ibland, och terrängen blev oväntat blöt.En: It was hard to determine direction at times, and the terrain became unexpectedly soggy.Sv: Varje steg sög ner i den frodiga jorden.En: Each step sunk into the lush soil.Sv: Tjafs, nervositet, men också en viss beslutsamhet fyllde luften.En: Bickering, nervousness, but also a certain determination filled the air.Sv: Lars pekade på kartan men Elsa vågade lita på sig själv.En: Lars pointed at the map, but Elsa dared to trust herself.Sv: Hennes hjärtslag var kraftiga men jämna, jakten på förnyelse och hopp drev henne.En: Her heartbeat was strong but steady, driven by the pursuit of renewal and hope.Sv: "Vi måste våga för att få se," sa hon.En: "We have to dare to see," she said.Sv: "Följ mig."En: "Follow me."Sv: Elsa tog ett djupt andetag och ledde sina vänner in i dimman, der drogen sig tätt som en filt vilket gjorde varje steg till ett äventyr.En: Elsa took a deep breath and led her friends into the fog, which clung tightly like a blanket, making each step an adventure.Sv: Tiden gick, men deras mål var osynligt, dolt av fog och tvivel.En: Time passed, but their destination was invisible, hidden by mist and doubt.Sv: Men plötsligt framträdde ett ljusare område framför dem.En: But suddenly, a brighter area appeared before them.Sv: Där öppnade sig landskapet som en målning; dimman lyfte sakta, avslöjade en glänta med en syn av fantastiska fjäll i fjärran.En: There, the landscape opened like a painting; the fog lifted slowly, revealing a clearing with a view of fantastic mountains in the distance.Sv: De stannade upp, tysta medan de tog in den mäktiga utsikten.En: They paused, silent as they took in the majestic view.Sv: "Jag visste att vi skulle klara det," sa Elsa med ett leende.En: "I knew we could make it," Elsa said with a smile.Sv: Lars nickade, en ny respekt i hans ögon.En: Lars nodded, a newfound respect in his eyes.Sv: Sven klappade henne kamratligt på axeln.En: Sven patted her companionably on the shoulder.Sv: Det var vackert hur naturens styrka och skönhet plötsligt kunde kännas så nära och verklig.En: It was beautiful how nature's strength and beauty could suddenly feel so close and real.Sv: Elsa andades in djupt.En: Elsa breathed deeply.Sv: Hon kände en ny styrka inom sig, en känsla av att hon kunde lita på sina egna beslut.En: She felt a new strength within her, a sense that she could trust her own decisions.Sv: Sorgen var där men hade fått plats att ge plats för något nytt.En: The sorrow was there but had been given space to make way for something new.Sv: När de nu igen hittade rätt stig tillbaka, var det inte bara en fysisk återvändo utan också en symbolisk, tillbaka till sig själva med nyfunnet mod och samhörighet med naturen.En: As they found the right path back, it was not just a physical return but also a symbolic one, back to themselves with newfound courage and connection with nature. Vocabulary Words:drizzled: duggademajestic: mäktigvast: vidsträcktawetlands: våtmarkerfog: dimmahesitantly: tveksamtenveloping: svepte insoggy: blötterrain: terrängbickering: tjafspursuit: jaktrenewal: förnyelseclung: drogen sigmist: fogclearing: gläntalandscape: landskaprevealing: avslöjaderespect: respektcompanionably: kamratligtsorrow: sorgdetermination: beslutsamhetveil: slöjatrust: litaheartbeat: hjärtslagadventure: äventyrdoubt: tvivelnewfound: nyfunnetcourage: modstrength: styrkadecisions: beslut

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Crisis in Tivoli: Friendship Tested Under Carousel Lights Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-08-15-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Solen skinnede højt over København, og Tivoli Gardens summede af liv.En: The sun shone high over København and Tivoli Gardens buzzed with life.Da: Farverne dansede omkring, med karuseller, der svingede og snurrede, mens duften af nystegte pandekager fyldte luften.En: The colors danced around, with carousels swinging and spinning, while the scent of freshly fried pancakes filled the air.Da: Anders, Freja og Lars, tre gode venner, bevægede sig mellem de mange boder, ivrige efter en dag fyldt med sjov og latter.En: Anders, Freja, and Lars, three good friends, moved between the many stalls, eager for a day filled with fun and laughter.Da: Anders var spændt.En: Anders was excited.Da: Han elskede følelsen af adrenalin fra de vilde rutsjebaner og havde allerede en plan for dagen.En: He loved the feeling of adrenaline from the wild roller coasters and already had a plan for the day.Da: Freja gik ved hans side, altid klar til at bringe lidt ro i gruppen.En: Freja walked by his side, always ready to bring a bit of calm to the group.Da: Til trods for hendes ofte forsigtige tilbøjeligheder, nød hun virkelig dagen med sine venner – specielt Anders, selvom hun aldrig havde fået det sagt højt.En: Despite her often cautious inclinations, she truly enjoyed the day with her friends – especially Anders, although she had never said it out loud.Da: Lars fulgte med et bredt smil, hvis humor altid kunne lyse en grå dag op.En: Lars followed with a broad smile, whose humor could always brighten a gray day.Da: Men Lars havde en hemmelig fjende: hans allergi over for peanuts.En: But Lars had a secret enemy: his allergy to peanuts.Da: Da de gik forbi en bod, hvor der blev solgt nødder i alle former, bemærkede Lars dem ikke rigtigt.En: As they passed by a stall selling nuts of all kinds, Lars didn't really notice them.Da: Han tog en lille smagsprøve uden at tænke nærmere over det.En: He took a small sample without thinking much about it.Da: Kort efter begyndte bekymringen at skylle over Freja og Anders, da Lars' ansigt begyndte at hæve, og hans vejrtrækning blev besværet.En: Shortly after, worry began to wash over Freja and Anders, as Lars' face began to swell, and his breathing became labored.Da: Panikkens bølge ramte Anders hårdt.En: A wave of panic hit Anders hard.Da: I en brøkdel af et sekund gik det op for dem alle, at det var allergien, der truede med at ødelægge dagen – ja, måske mere end det.En: In a fraction of a second, it dawned on all of them that it was the allergy threatening to ruin the day – yes, maybe more than that.Da: Hurtigt sprang Anders ind i rollen som lederen, mens Freja tog sig af Lars.En: Quickly Anders jumped into the role of the leader, while Freja took care of Lars.Da: Hun forsøgte at holde ham rolig, mens hun tjekkede, hvad de havde af førstehjælpsmidler.En: She tried to keep him calm while checking what first aid supplies they had.Da: Anders løb gennem menneskemængden.En: Anders ran through the crowd.Da: Han kunne høre musikken, de skinger høje lyde fra skrigende børn og barnhjulernes raslende kæder.En: He could hear the music, the shrill high sounds from screaming children, and the rattling chains of the Ferris wheels.Da: Han ledte ivrigt efter en parkmedic.En: He was eagerly searching for a park medic.Da: Tiden føltes pludselig knap.En: Time suddenly felt short.Da: Da han så skiltet til det førstehjælpsområde, bredte lettelsen sig igennem ham.En: When he saw the sign for the first aid area, relief spread through him.Da: "Hjælp, hjælp!"En: "Help, help!"Da: råbte han, mens han vinkede vildt med armene og til sidst fik fat i en medic.En: he shouted, waving his arms wildly and finally grabbing the attention of a medic.Da: De løb tilbage til Lars, hvor Freja stadig kæmpede med at holde situationen under kontrol.En: They ran back to Lars, where Freja was still struggling to keep the situation under control.Da: Med en hurtig indsats fik medikken givet Lars præcis den hjælp, han havde brug for.En: With swift action, the medic gave Lars precisely the help he needed.Da: Langsomt faldt den forfærdelige hævelse bort, og hans vejrtrækning blev normal igen.En: Slowly, the terrible swelling subsided, and his breathing returned to normal.Da: Anders og Freja åndede lettet op.En: Anders and Freja breathed a sigh of relief.Da: Situationen havde været forfærdelig tæt på det uoprettelige.En: The situation had been frightfully close to irreparable.Da: Da angsten fra hændelsen langsomt fortog sig, stod vennerne tilbage med en ny forståelse.En: As the anxiety from the incident slowly faded, the friends were left with a new understanding.Da: Anders havde lært noget vigtigt om ansvar og hvor sårbar livet kan være.En: Anders had learned something important about responsibility and how vulnerable life can be.Da: Han lovede sig selv aldrig mere at undervurdere betydningen af at passe på dem, han holdt af.En: He promised himself never to underestimate the importance of taking care of those he cared about.Da: Freja lagde en hånd på Anders' skulder og sagde roligt: "Vi klarede det".En: Freja placed a hand on Anders' shoulder and said calmly, "We did it."Da: Lars, der nu følte sig meget bedre, smilede svagt og tilføjede: "Måske skulle jeg bare holde mig til pandekager næste gang."En: Lars, now feeling much better, smiled faintly and added, "Maybe I should just stick to pancakes next time."Da: Sammen fortsatte de deres dag, taknemmelige for at de havde hinanden og for at hele oplevelsen endte godt.En: Together they continued their day, grateful that they had each other and that the whole experience ended well.Da: Solen skinnede stadig over Tivoli Gardens, og mens de gik videre, vidste de, at deres bånd var blevet endnu stærkere.En: The sun still shone over Tivoli Gardens, and as they moved on, they knew their bond had become even stronger. Vocabulary Words:buzzed: summedecarousels: karusellerswelling: hævelseadrenaline: adrenalininclinations: tilbøjelighederbroad: bredtenemy: fjendeallergy: allergilabored: besværetpanic: panikkensfraction: brøkdeldawned: gik opleader: lederenmedic: medictreatment: behandlingswift: hurtigrelief: lettelsenunderestimate: undervurderevulnerable: sårbarbond: båndfrightfully: forfærdeligirrevocable: uopretteligeanxiety: angstenunderstanding: forståelseimportance: betydningenstruggling: kæmpedeexperience: oplevelsenprecisely: præcischeerful: gladeamusement park: forlystelsespark

Fluent Fiction - Italian: High Stakes in Milano: Trust, Tension, and Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-08-15-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Nella sala di un vecchio palazzo di Milano, le luci brillavano debolmente sopra un tavolo ricoperto di fiches e carte.En: In the room of an old palace in Milano, the lights glowed dimly over a table covered with chips and cards.It: Fuori, il caldo di Ferragosto avvolgeva la città, mentre dentro si percepiva una tensione palpabile.En: Outside, the Ferragosto heat enveloped the city, while inside, a palpable tension was felt.It: Il rumore delle fiches che si scontravano riempiva l'aria, creando un sottofondo quasi ipnotico.En: The clatter of chips colliding filled the air, creating an almost hypnotic background.It: Marco sedeva al tavolo, lo sguardo fisso sulle carte.En: Marco sat at the table, his gaze fixed on the cards.It: Era un giocatore sicuro di sé, ma quel giorno, l'ansia gli scavava un buco nello stomaco.En: He was a confident player, yet that day, anxiety gnawed at his stomach.It: Aveva bisogno di vincere a poker per pagare i risultati di un test medico cruciale per un familiare.En: He needed to win at poker to pay for the results of a crucial medical test for a family member.It: Sapeva che non era solo il denaro in gioco, ma anche la speranza.En: He knew it wasn't just about the money at stake but also hope.It: Giulia era accanto a lui.En: Giulia was beside him.It: Una donna serena e attenta, osservava Marco con preoccupazione.En: A calm and attentive woman, she watched Marco with concern.It: Lo conosceva bene, sapeva dei suoi problemi.En: She knew him well and was aware of his problems.It: In silenzio, gli offriva supporto, sperando che lui si confidasse.En: In silence, she offered him support, hoping he would confide in her.It: Dall'altra parte del tavolo c'era Lorenzo, un enigma.En: Across the table sat Lorenzo, an enigma.It: Abile giocatore, era contemporaneamente amico e rivale di Marco.En: A skillful player, he was both friend and rival to Marco.It: Lorenzo aveva quell'aria misteriosa, di chi sa più di quanto lasci intendere.En: Lorenzo had that mysterious air, of someone who knows more than they let on.It: Marco cercava di concentrarsi sulle carte, ma la sua mente continuava a tornare ai risultati medici.En: Marco tried to focus on the cards, but his mind kept returning to the medical results.It: Un pensiero persistente: "Posso fidarmi di Lorenzo?".En: One persistent thought: "Can I trust Lorenzo?"It: Sapeva che Lorenzo poteva avere informazioni che avrebbero cambiato la partita, per il meglio o per il peggio.En: He knew Lorenzo might have information that could change the game, for better or worse.It: Mentre il gioco proseguiva, Giulia gli sussurrò: "Stai bene?".En: As the game continued, Giulia whispered to him: "Are you okay?"It: Marco esitò, combattuto tra il condividere il suo peso o tentare di gestirlo da solo.En: Marco hesitated, torn between sharing his burden or trying to handle it alone.It: Con un sospiro profondo, decise di mantenere il silenzio.En: With a deep sigh, he decided to keep silent.It: Il tempo scorreva, e i giri di carte aumentavano la sua ansia.En: Time was passing, and the rounds of cards increased his anxiety.It: Arrivò il momento clou.En: The climax arrived.It: Marco aveva una mano buona, ma se avesse sbagliato, avrebbe perso tutto.En: Marco had a good hand, but if he made a mistake, he would lose everything.It: Proprio in quel momento, il telefono vibrò.En: At that very moment, the phone vibrated.It: Un messaggio: i risultati del test erano pronti.En: A message: the test results were ready.It: Il cuore di Marco batteva forte.En: Marco's heart pounded.It: Si trovava a un bivio: giocare o piegarsi.En: He stood at a crossroads: play or fold.It: Guardò Giulia, che gli sorrise dolcemente, e Lorenzo, la cui faccia era impassibile.En: He looked at Giulia, who smiled at him sweetly, and at Lorenzo, whose face was impassive.It: "Potrei vincere tutto o perdere ancora di più," pensò.En: "I could win everything or lose even more," he thought.It: Con coraggio, decise di rischiare.En: With courage, he decided to take the risk.It: Puntò tutto, sentendo il peso di ogni fiches.En: He went all in, feeling the weight of every chip.It: Le carte furono girate.En: The cards were turned.It: Lorenzo scosse la testa, giulia alzò un sopracciglio.En: Lorenzo shook his head, Giulia raised an eyebrow.It: Marco vinse.En: Marco won.It: Un'emozione di sollievo e gioia lo travolse, mentre afferrava con mani tremanti il suo telefono.En: A feeling of relief and joy overwhelmed him as he grabbed his phone with trembling hands.It: Il risultato del test era positivo.En: The test result was positive.It: La persona cara stava bene.En: The loved one was fine.It: In quel momento, capì che non era solo una questione di soldi.En: In that moment, he realized it wasn't just about the money.It: Aveva capito che la fiducia e l'amore contavano di più.En: He had understood that trust and love mattered more.It: Si voltò verso Giulia e Lorenzo, grato per la loro presenza.En: He turned to Giulia and Lorenzo, grateful for their presence.It: Forse il vero premio era stato questo: scoprire chi fosse davvero al suo fianco.En: Perhaps the real reward had been this: discovering who was truly by his side.It: La serata proseguì, mentre il Ferragosto continuava a dipingere l'estate di Milano di colori e risate lontane.En: The evening continued, as Ferragosto kept painting Milano's summer with distant colors and laughter.It: Marco, rinvigorito, guardò al futuro con nuovi occhi, pronto ad affrontare qualsiasi sfida insieme ai suoi amici.En: Reinvigorated, Marco looked to the future with new eyes, ready to face any challenge alongside his friends.It: Sapeva che, vincendo o perdendo, era sempre possibile trovare e dare speranza.En: He knew that, winning or losing, it was always possible to find and give hope. Vocabulary Words:the palace: il palazzothe challenge: la sfidathe poker: il pokerthe tension: la tensioneto perceive: percepirethe result: il risultatothe concern: la preoccupazioneto confide: confidarsithe enigma: l'enigmathe air: l'ariathe support: il supportothe burden: il pesothe mistake: l'erroreto grab: afferrarethe climax: il momento clouthe anxiety: l'ansiathe hope: la speranzathe whisper: il sussurroto bet: puntarethe relief: il sollievoto envelop: avvolgerethe summer: l'estateto trust: fidarsito hesitate: esitarethe gaze: lo sguardothe mystery: il misterothe smile: il sorrisoto face: affrontarethe joy: la gioiathe crossroads: il bivio

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Emilio's High-Stakes Night: A Montevideo Love Story Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-08-15-22-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: En un rincón elegante de Montevideo, el casino brillaba bajo la luz tenue de la noche.En: In an elegant corner of Montevideo, the casino glowed under the faint light of the night.Es: Las cortinas de terciopelo rojo y los muebles opulentos creaban un ambiente pesado de expectación.En: The red velvet curtains and opulent furnishings created a heavy atmosphere of anticipation.Es: Entre barajas y fichas, Emilio estaba listo para la partida de póker más importante de su vida.En: Among cards and chips, Emilio was ready for the most important poker game of his life.Es: Emilio, un joven de mirada intensa, jugaba con determinación en sus ojos.En: Emilio, a young man with an intense gaze, played with determination in his eyes.Es: Sentado entre jugadores experimentados, él buscaba más que una victoria, buscaba validar su habilidad y cumplir un deseo secreto: comprar algo especial para Lucia.En: Seated among experienced players, he sought more than just a victory; he sought to validate his skill and fulfill a secret wish: to buy something special for Lucia.Es: Lucia siempre había creído en sus habilidades, aún en los momentos en que él dudaba de sí mismo.En: Lucia had always believed in his abilities, even in moments when he doubted himself.Es: El barullo de la Avenida 18 de Julio, incluso en pleno invierno, era el contraste perfecto del silencio grave dentro del casino.En: The bustle of Avenida 18 de Julio, even in the middle of winter, was the perfect contrast to the grave silence inside the casino.Es: Afuera, gente de todas partes de la ciudad disfrutaba de una noche de compras en medio del frío, mientras Emilio enfrentaba un duelo de cartas que definiría su destino.En: Outside, people from all over the city enjoyed a night of shopping in the cold, while Emilio faced a card duel that would define his destiny.Es: A medida que las rondas avanzaban, Emilio jugaba con cautela.En: As the rounds progressed, Emilio played cautiously.Es: Su corazón latía rápido, pero su rostro permanecía sereno.En: His heart was racing, but his face remained serene.Es: Luchaba contra sus propios miedos y la presión de perderlo todo.En: He battled his own fears and the pressure of losing it all.Es: Sabía que solo con una victoria significativa podría regalarle a Lucia el presente que merecía.En: He knew that only with a significant victory could he give Lucia the present she deserved.Es: Finalmente, llegó la última mano.En: Finally, the last hand arrived.Es: Emilio sostenía sus cartas, considerando entre jugar seguro o arriesgarlo todo.En: Emilio held his cards, contemplating whether to play it safe or risk it all.Es: Sus oponentes se veían confiados, pero Emilio sentía un impulso dentro de él.En: His opponents appeared confident, but Emilio felt a surge within him.Es: Un susurro en su mente le decía que era hora de apostar por la confianza en sí mismo.En: A whisper in his mind told him it was time to bet on self-confidence.Es: Con una última mirada a las fichas, decidió ir "all-in".En: With a last glance at the chips, he decided to go "all-in."Es: La tensión en el aire era palpable.En: The tension in the air was palpable.Es: El tiempo parecía detenerse, y tras lo que pareció una eternidad, las cartas se revelaron y la victoria fue suya.En: Time seemed to stand still, and after what felt like an eternity, the cards were revealed, and victory was his.Es: Emilio había ganado.En: Emilio had won.Es: Con el triunfo en sus manos, salió del casino hacia la avenida iluminada.En: With triumph in his hands, he left the casino for the illuminated avenue.Es: Compró algo especial para Lucia, un objeto que había visto muchas veces admirar desde la distancia.En: He bought something special for Lucia, an object she had admired many times from afar.Es: Sin embargo, cuando se lo entregó, comprendió que el verdadero regalo siempre había sido su presencia y apoyo incondicional.En: However, when he gave it to her, he realized that the true gift had always been his presence and unwavering support.Es: Emilio no sólo había ganado un juego de póker; había ganado confianza en sí mismo y entendimiento acerca del valor del amor y el apoyo.En: Emilio had not only won a poker game; he had gained self-confidence and an understanding of the value of love and support.Es: Al caminar junto a Lucia por la avenida, con las luces reflejándose en la fría noche de Montevideo, supo que estaba listo para cualquier otra partida que la vida le presentara.En: Walking alongside Lucia down the avenue, with the lights reflecting in the cold night of Montevideo, he knew he was ready for any other game life might present. Vocabulary Words:corner: el rincóncasino: el casinofurnishings: los mueblesatmosphere: el ambienteanticipation: la expectacióncards: las barajaschips: las fichasgaze: la miradadetermination: la determinaciónexperienced: experimentadosvictory: la victoriaskill: la habilidadbustle: el barullocontrast: el contrastesilence: el silencioduel: el duelodestiny: el destinorounds: las rondascautiously: con cautelafear: el miedopressure: la presiónopponents: los oponenteswhisper: el susurroconfidence: la confianzatension: la tensiónvictory: la victoriahands: las manosunderstanding: el entendimientosupport: el apoyolights: las luces

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: When Summer Sparks Fly: An Office Connection Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-08-14-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A nyári nap fényesen ragyogott a nagy ablakokon keresztül a modern irodaházban.En: The summer sun shone brightly through the large windows of the modern office building.Hu: Zsuzsa az asztalánál ült, és a monitorjára meredt.En: Zsuzsa sat at her desk, staring at her monitor.Hu: Új volt a cégnél, és mindent meg akart tenni, hogy bizonyítson.En: She was new at the company and wanted to do everything to prove herself.Hu: A feladatok precízen sorakoztak előtte, és eltökélten dolgozott rajtuk.En: The tasks were neatly lined up before her, and she worked on them with determination.Hu: De a nyomasztó csend néha mégis megzavarta a gondolatait.En: But the oppressive silence sometimes disturbed her thoughts.Hu: Nem messze tőle, András épp egy megbeszélésről tért vissza.En: Not far from her, András had just returned from a meeting.Hu: Mosolyogva üdvözölte a kollégákat, és helyet foglalt.En: He greeted his colleagues with a smile and took a seat.Hu: Ismert volt a cégnél, mint aki mindig szívesen segít az újonnan érkezőknek.En: He was known at the company as someone who was always happy to help newcomers.Hu: Ő is érezte, hogy valami újra vágyik az életében, valami, ami több, mint csak munka.En: He also felt that he longed for something new in his life, something that was more than just work.Hu: Ebédidő közeledtével András úgy döntött, hogy meghívja Zsuzsát ebédelni.En: As lunchtime approached, András decided to invite Zsuzsa to lunch.Hu: A kávézó hangszínei puha zajt képeztek, ahogy az ottani emberek beszélgettek és nevetgéltek.En: The hum of the café created a soft noise as people there chatted and laughed.Hu: Zsuzsa kis hezitálás után úgy döntött, elfogadja a meghívást, annak ellenére, hogy korábban nem szívesen keverte volna a munkát a magánéletével.En: After a bit of hesitation, Zsuzsa decided to accept the invitation, even though she previously would have preferred not to mix work with her personal life.Hu: Az ebédlőasztaloknál ülve, mindketten kicsit feszültnek tűntek.En: Sitting at the dining tables, they both seemed a bit tense.Hu: De ahogy telt az idő, a beszélgetés egyre könnyedebbé vált.En: But as time went by, the conversation became more relaxed.Hu: András mesélt a korábbi projektjeiről és vicces történeteket osztott meg.En: András talked about his previous projects and shared funny stories.Hu: Zsuzsa is mesélt a régi munkahelyéről és arról, hogy mennyire fontos neki, hogy sikeres legyen az új munkájában.En: Zsuzsa also talked about her old workplace and how important it was for her to succeed at her new job.Hu: Az idő lassan elszállt, és észrevették, hogy egyre mélyebben megértik egymást.En: Time slowly flew by, and they noticed that they understood each other more deeply.Hu: "Őszintén szólva, néha úgy érzem, hogy több támogatásra van szükségem - személyesen, nem csak szakmailag," vallotta be Zsuzsa.En: "Honestly, sometimes I feel like I need more support—personally, not just professionally," admitted Zsuzsa.Hu: András bólintott, és elárulta, hogy ő is hasonlóképp érez.En: András nodded and revealed that he felt the same way.Hu: Mindez erősítette a köztük lévő kapcsolatot.En: This strengthened the connection between them.Hu: Eldöntötték, hogy lassan haladnak tovább, de örültek annak, ami kettejük között kibontakozott.En: They decided to take things slow but were happy about what was developing between them.Hu: Az ebéd végére megbeszélték, hogy szeretnének több időt tölteni együtt, talán a munkaidőn kívül is.En: By the end of lunch, they agreed that they would like to spend more time together, perhaps even outside work hours.Hu: Zsuzsa megtanulta, hogy nem lehetetlen az egyensúly a munka és a magánélet között.En: Zsuzsa learned that balancing work and personal life wasn't impossible.Hu: András pedig új lendületet kapott, és izgatott volt a jövőbeni találkozások miatt.En: András felt rejuvenated and was excited about future meetings.Hu: Ahogy visszatértek az irodába, mindez már nem csak a nyári nap melege volt, hanem valami új és izgalmas kezdete is.En: As they returned to the office, it was no longer just the warmth of the summer sun, but also the beginning of something new and exciting. Vocabulary Words:shone: ragyogottmonitor: monitorprove: bizonyítsonneatly: precízenoppressive: nyomasztósilence: csenddisturbed: megzavartacolleague: kollégáknewcomers: újoncokbalance: egyensúlydetermination: eltökéltséglonged: vágyikcafé: kávézóhesitation: hezitálástense: feszültrelaxed: könnyedebbésucceed: sikeres legyensupport: támogatásdecided: eldöntöttékconnection: kapcsolatrevealed: elárultarejuvenated: új lendületet kapottexciting: izgalmasdeveloping: kibontakozottapproached: közeledtévelchat: beszélgettekfly by: elszálltunderstand: megértikadmitted: vallotta behonestly: őszintén szólva

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Unexpected Detours: A Day of Discovery in Tel Aviv Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-08-09-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: החום של תל אביב הציף את הרחובות ביום קיץ לוהט.En: The heat of Tel Aviv flooded the streets on a scorching summer day.He: נדב ותמר עמדו בתחנת הרכבת, מביטים בלוח הזמנים.En: Nadav and Tamar stood at the train station, looking at the schedule.He: הם תכננו לנסוע לירושלים לביקור קצר.En: They planned to travel to Jerusalem for a short visit.He: נדב, שקפוץ ומסודר, לא אהב הפתעות.En: Nadav, who was uptight and organized, did not like surprises.He: אבל הגורל התערב – הרכבת התעכבה.En: But fate intervened – the train was delayed.He: "מה נעשה עכשיו?En: "What shall we do now?"He: " נדב שאל באי נוחות.En: Nadav asked uneasily.He: "תראה כמה זמן יש לנו," תמר חייכה ברוגע.En: "Look how much time we have," Tamar smiled calmly.He: "בוא נלך למוזיאון האמנות.En: "Let's go to the art museum."He: " נדב היסס, לוח הזמנים בראשו צעק, אבל תמר משכה אותו ברוך.En: Nadav hesitated, the schedule in his head screaming, but Tamar gently pulled him along.He: המוזיאון בתל אביב היה כמו אי של שלווה בתוך הקדחת העירונית.En: The Tel Aviv museum was like an island of tranquility amidst the urban chaos.He: אור רך חדר מחלונות גדולים, מאיר יצירות מכל העולם.En: Soft light streamed in through large windows, illuminating works from around the world.He: תמר נראתה מוקסמת מיד, קופצת מתמונה לצלם אחר.En: Tamar seemed immediately enchanted, jumping from one painting to another.He: נדב עמד חסר מנוחה ליד רעייתו, מחשבותיו עדיין כלואות בלוח הזמנים האבוד.En: Nadav stood restlessly beside his wife, his thoughts still trapped by the lost schedule.He: "תמר, זה לא חלק מהתוכנית," הוא אמר.En: "Tamar, this isn't part of the plan," he said.He: "נדב, תראה את זה כהזדמנות," היא ענתה.En: "Nadav, see it as an opportunity," she replied.He: כשהמשיכו להתרחק מרעשי העיר וצלל תנשפע באווירת המוזיאון, נהרה קשורה את תשומת ליבו של נדב.En: As they continued to drift away from the city's noises and bathed in the museum's atmosphere, a painting caught Nadav's attention.He: אחת מהציירות תפסה את עינו – נפש בצבעים מלאי חיים על בד לבן.En: One of the paintings captured his eye – a soul in vivid colors on a white canvas.He: הוא לא הבין את הפשטות המרהיבה שלה, מדוע לפתע כל שאר המחשבות התפוגגו.En: He couldn't grasp its stunning simplicity, why suddenly all other thoughts faded away.He: זיכרונות ישנים חזרו אליו, רגעים נשכחים מחייו.En: Old memories returned to him, forgotten moments from his life.He: זה היה כאילו שהציור דיבר לכל חלק בתחושותיו, כאילו בעירום ישרי הוא נתפס.En: It was as if the painting spoke to every part of his emotions, as if he was captured in its raw honesty.He: הזמן חלף בלי שהם הבחינו.En: Time passed without them noticing.He: תמר פנתה אליו, ראתה את נדב מחויך ונינוח בפעם הראשונה באותו היום.En: Tamar turned to him, seeing Nadav smiling and relaxed for the first time that day.He: "מה קרה?En: "What happened?"He: " שאלה בלחישה.En: she asked in a whisper.He: "פשוט.En: "Just...He: הבנתי משהו," נדב ענה, עיניו עדיין מחוברות לציור.En: I understood something," Nadav replied, his eyes still connected to the painting.He: כאשר יצאו מהמוזיאון, היה כבר ערב.En: When they left the museum, it was already evening.He: נדב ותמר עמדו ברחבה, נושמים את אוויר הערב הנעים.En: Nadav and Tamar stood in the plaza, breathing in the pleasant evening air.He: נדב הביט בתמר וחייך.En: Nadav looked at Tamar and smiled.He: "תודה שהבאת אותי הנה," הוא אמר.En: "Thank you for bringing me here," he said.He: "לפעמים צריך לאבד את הדרך כדי למצוא משהו חדש," השיבה תמר בחיוך.En: "Sometimes you need to lose your way to find something new," Tamar replied with a smile.He: נדב הנהן, חש את השינוי בתוכו.En: Nadav nodded, feeling the change within him.He: לפעמים המרחק מהתוכניות הוא בעצם המסע האמיתי.En: Sometimes the distance from plans is actually the true journey.He: המעדניה החריגה הזאת במוזיאון הייתה מתוקה מהצפוי, והוא הבין כעת שהוא חייב לתת לנפש שלו להוביל לפעמים.En: This unusual detour in the museum was sweeter than expected, and he now understood that he must allow his soul to lead sometimes.He: הם הלכו בדרכם, לובשת את הגילוי החדש של גמישות ואהבת החיים שנדב גילה בתוך הרגעים הבלתי צפויים של היום.En: They continued on their way, wearing the newfound discovery of flexibility and love of life that Nadav uncovered within the unexpected moments of the day. Vocabulary Words:scorching: לוהטupeight: קפוץintervened: התערבuneasily: באִי נוחותschedule: לוח זמניםtranquility: שלווהurban: עירוניenchanted: מוקסםrestlessly: חסר מנוחהdrift: לצללbathe: לנשפעvivid: חייםgrasp: להביןfaded: התפוגגוcaptured: נתפסraw: ישריunexpected: בלתי צפויopportunity: הזדמנותdetour: מעדניה חריגהplaza: רחבהuncovered: גילהflexibility: גמישותfate: גורלuneventfully: חסר אירועיםglimmer: הִבְהוּקfavorable: מפותחspectacular: מרשיםendeavour: מאמץspontaneity: ספונטניותemerge: לצאתBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Brilliance in Chaos: A High School Science Fair Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-08-06-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: I hjørnet av en travel videregående skole, bak en tung, grå dør, lå et hemmelig laboratorium.En: In the corner of a busy high school, behind a heavy, gray door, lay a secret laboratory.No: En svak lukt av kjemikalier svevde i luften, mens ulike maskiner summet i bakgrunnen.En: A faint smell of chemicals lingered in the air while various machines hummed in the background.No: Her, blant stabler av notatbøker og prøverør, jobbet Sindre og Ingrid på sitt prosjekt for årets store vitenskapsmesse.En: Here, among stacks of notebooks and test tubes, Sindre and Ingrid worked on their project for the year's big science fair.No: Det var sommerferie snart, men Sindre brydde seg ikke om solen som skinnet ute.En: It was almost summer vacation, but Sindre didn't care about the sun shining outside.No: Han satt bøyd over et mikroskop med intens konsentrasjon.En: He sat bent over a microscope with intense concentration.No: Ingrid sto ved siden av med en notatblokk i hånden.En: Ingrid stood beside him with a notepad in hand.No: Hun noterte seg forsiktig det de observerte.En: She carefully noted what they observed.No: "Vi må huske å være forsiktige med mengdene," advarte Ingrid.En: "We need to remember to be careful with the quantities," warned Ingrid.No: "Hvis vi bruker for mye, kan det gå galt.En: "If we use too much, it could go wrong."No: "Men Sindre var oppsøkt av en ambisjon om å gå utover det som var forventet.En: But Sindre was driven by an ambition to go beyond what was expected.No: Han ville lage noe spektakulært, noe ingen hadde sett før.En: He wanted to create something spectacular, something no one had seen before.No: "Vi må ta noen sjanser, Ingrid.En: "We have to take some chances, Ingrid.No: Dette er vår sjanse til å vinne," svarte han, bestemt.En: This is our chance to win," he replied determinedly.No: Tiden gikk fort da de jobbet dag og natt for å fullføre sitt eksperiment.En: Time flew as they worked day and night to complete their experiment.No: De var uenige i tilnærmelsen flere ganger.En: They disagreed on the approach several times.No: Sindre insisterte på å gjøre eksperimentet mer komplekst.En: Sindre insisted on making the experiment more complex.No: Ingrid ønsket å holde seg til planen som var enkel og trygg.En: Ingrid wanted to stick to the plan which was simple and safe.No: Til tross for forskjellene deres, jobbet de videre side om side.En: Despite their differences, they continued working side by side.No: Den store dagen nærmet seg.En: The big day approached.No: Under enorme tidsfrister og press, bestemte Sindre seg for å tilsette en ny kjemikalie i blandingen.En: Under enormous deadlines and pressure, Sindre decided to add a new chemical to the mixture.No: "Vi har ikke tid til denne risikoen!En: "We don't have time for this risk!"No: " utbrøt Ingrid usikkert.En: exclaimed Ingrid uncertainly.No: Men Sindre, drevet av et håp om seier, ignorerte advarselen.En: But Sindre, driven by hope of victory, ignored the warning.No: Resultatet?En: The result?No: Kaos.En: Chaos.No: Blandingen begynte å boble ukontrollert.En: The mixture began to bubble uncontrollably.No: Røyk steg opp fra glassbeholderne, og Ingrid skjønte raskt at noe måtte gjøres.En: Smoke rose from the glass containers, and Ingrid quickly realized something had to be done.No: Hun kastet seg mot nødavbryteren mens Sindre prøvde å skjule panikken.En: She dashed for the emergency stop while Sindre tried to hide his panic.No: De kjempet mot klokken for å få kontroll.En: They fought against the clock to gain control.No: Til slutten, etter mange desperate forsøk, klarte de det.En: In the end, after many desperate attempts, they succeeded.No: Røyken forsvant sakte, og rommet ble stille.En: The smoke slowly dissipated, and the room became quiet.No: Da røykteppet hadde lagt seg, fikk de se at løsningen deres hadde forandret struktur.En: When the smoke cleared, they saw that their solution had changed structure.No: "Hva om vi prøver å snu dette til vår fordel?En: "What if we try to turn this to our advantage?"No: " foreslo Ingrid ettertenksomt.En: suggested Ingrid thoughtfully.No: Ved å vise eksepsjonelt samarbeid, tilpasset de raskt sitt prosjekt.En: By showing exceptional teamwork, they quickly adapted their project.No: Resultatet?En: The result?No: En ny oppdagelse.En: A new discovery.No: Vitenskapsmessen kom, og Sindre og Ingrid presenterte sitt arbeid.En: The science fair came, and Sindre and Ingrid presented their work.No: Selv om det ikke var helt som planlagt, fikk de stor oppmerksomhet.En: Although it wasn't exactly as planned, they received a lot of attention.No: Dommerne satte pris på deres evne til å tenke kreativt under press.En: The judges appreciated their ability to think creatively under pressure.No: Sindre vant riktignok ikke førsteplass, men han lærte en dyrebar lekse.En: Sindre didn't win first place, but he learned a valuable lesson.No: På laboratoriet, etter messen, satt de to vennene igjen.En: In the laboratory, after the fair, the two friends sat once more.No: Ingrid smilte til Sindre.En: Ingrid smiled at Sindre.No: "Neste gang, la oss høre mer på hverandre," sa hun lurt.En: "Next time, let's listen to each other more," she said slyly.No: Sindre nikket, takknemlig.En: Sindre nodded, grateful.No: Han skjønte nå verdien av balansen mellom hans lidenskap og Ingrids visdom.En: He now understood the value of balancing his passion with Ingrid's wisdom.No: Med et oppriktig smil innrømmet han at det var takket være samarbeidet deres at de lyktes.En: With a sincere smile, he admitted that it was thanks to their collaboration that they succeeded.No: Deres noe kaotiske, men likevel vellykkede oppfinnelse, ble en historie de aldri ville glemme.En: Their somewhat chaotic, but nevertheless successful invention became a story they would never forget. Vocabulary Words:corner: hjørnetsecret: hemmeliglaboratory: laboratoriumfaint: svaklinger: svevdemachine: maskinernotebook: notatbøkertest tube: prøverørintense: intenscarefully: forsiktigwarned: advartespectacular: spektakulærtdeadline: tidsfristermixture: blandingbeyond: utovercomplex: komplekstenormous: enormeadd: tilsettebubble: bobleuncontrollably: ukontrollertemergency: nødavbryterenpanic: panikkendesperate: desperatedissipate: forsvantstructure: strukturadvantage: fordelexceptional: eksepsjoneltadapted: tilpassetcreatively: kreativtvaluable: dyrebar

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Unexpected Connections: A Day at an Oslo Café Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-08-05-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Sigrid satt ved et lite bord i hjørnet av den koselige kafeen i sentrum av Oslo.En: Sigrid sat at a small table in the corner of the cozy café in downtown Oslo.No: Solen skinnet inn gjennom de store vinduene.En: The sun shone in through the large windows.No: Duften av nytraktet kaffe fylte luften.En: The scent of freshly brewed coffee filled the air.No: Rundt henne snakket Oslo-folk og turister, mens kopper klirret mot fat.En: Around her, Oslo locals and tourists chatted, while cups clinked against saucers.No: Hun hadde en viktig oppgave foran seg.En: She had an important task ahead of her.No: Et freelance grafisk designprosjekt måtte fullføres i dag.En: A freelance graphic design project had to be completed today.No: Klokken tikket, og Sigrid kjente presset.En: The clock was ticking, and Sigrid felt the pressure.No: Hun tastet raskt på laptoppen sin, men så skjedde det noe helt uventet.En: She typed quickly on her laptop, but then something completely unexpected happened.No: Skjermen ble mørk.En: The screen went dark.No: Batteriet var nesten tomt, og laderen fungerte ikke.En: The battery was almost dead, and the charger wasn't working.No: Sigrid så seg rundt.En: Sigrid looked around.No: Alle stikkontakter var i bruk.En: All the power outlets were in use.No: Hun kunne kjenne en knute av panikk i magen.En: She could feel a knot of panic in her stomach.No: Hva skulle hun gjøre nå?En: What was she going to do now?No: Hun vurderte sine alternativer.En: She considered her options.No: Skulle hun spørre det travle personalet om hjelp, eller låne en lader fra noen?En: Should she ask the busy staff for help, or borrow a charger from someone?No: Modig bestemte Sigrid seg for å ta sjansen.En: Bravely, Sigrid decided to take the chance.No: Hun nærmet seg en ung mann ved nabobordet.En: She approached a young man at the neighboring table.No: "Hei," sa hun litt nervøst.En: "Hi," she said a little nervously.No: "Unnskyld, men laptopladeren min virker ikke.En: "Excuse me, but my laptop charger isn't working.No: Har du en lader jeg kan låne?En: Do you have a charger I could borrow?"No: "Mannen, Anders, smilte vennlig.En: The man, Anders, smiled kindly.No: "Selvfølgelig," sa han og rakte henne laderen.En: "Of course," he said, handing her the charger.No: "Jeg har også litt erfaring med grafisk design.En: "I also have some experience with graphic design.No: Trenger du kanskje hjelp med prosjektet ditt?En: Do you maybe need help with your project?"No: "Sigrid nølte, men bestemte seg så.En: Sigrid hesitated but then decided.No: "Gjerne, takk!En: "Gladly, thank you!"No: " svarte hun.En: she replied.No: De to satt sammen og jobbet.En: The two sat together and worked.No: Anders ga nyttige råd og tips.En: Anders gave useful advice and tips.No: Med hans hjelp ble designet bedre enn Sigrid hadde håpet.En: With his help, the design was better than Sigrid had hoped.No: Tiden fløy, og snart var hun ferdig.En: Time flew by, and soon she was done.No: Med et stort lettelsens sukk sendte hun prosjektet til klienten.En: With a huge sigh of relief, she sent the project to the client.No: Sigrid smilte bredt til Anders.En: Sigrid smiled broadly at Anders.No: Hun hadde ikke bare fullført arbeidet, men også fått en ny venn.En: She had not only completed the work but also made a new friend.No: De snakket videre, og oppdaget at de hadde mye til felles.En: They continued talking and discovered that they had much in common.No: Begge likte kunst og kafébesøk i Oslo.En: Both liked art and café visits in Oslo.No: Før hun gikk, avtalte de å møtes igjen i samme kafe.En: Before she left, they agreed to meet again at the same café.No: Sigrid lærte noe viktig den dagen.En: Sigrid learned something important that day.No: Det var greit å be om hjelp, og det kunne føre til gode ting – som nye vennskap.En: It was okay to ask for help, and it could lead to good things — like new friendships.No: Solen sto fortsatt høyt på himmelen da hun forlot kafeen, og nå kjentes den varmere enn før.En: The sun was still high in the sky when she left the café, and now it felt warmer than before. Vocabulary Words:cozy: koseligefreelance: freelancegraphic design: grafisk designpressure: pressetunexpected: uventetknot: knutepanic: panikkconsidered: vurdertestaff: personaletborrow: lånenervously: nervøstexperience: erfaringhesitated: nøltetips: tipsrelief: lettelsensbroadly: bredtchatted: snakkettask: oppgavecomplete: fullførescharger: laderpower outlets: stikkontakterclients: klientenagreed: avtaltefriendships: vennskapfilled: fyltedecided: bestemterelief: lettelsensborrow: lånekindly: vennligcommon: felles

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Sibling Magic: Creating Memories in Stockholm's Market Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-08-04-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Solen sken starkt över Bright Marketplace i Stockholm, och luften var fylld med doften av nybakade kanelbullar och färska blommor.En: The sun shone brightly over Bright Marketplace in Stockholm, and the air was filled with the scent of freshly baked cinnamon buns and fresh flowers.Sv: Staden vaknade till liv kring de livliga marknadsstånden.En: The city came alive around the bustling market stalls.Sv: Lars och Sofie, syskon och bästa vänner, stod vid ingången och kände spänningen i magen.En: Lars and Sofie, siblings and best friends, stood at the entrance, feeling excitement in their stomachs.Sv: Det var dags att hitta allt de behövde för föräldrarnas bröllopsdagsöverraskning.En: It was time to find everything they needed for their parents' anniversary surprise.Sv: Lars, den äldre av de två, var alltid praktisk och hade en noggrann plan.En: Lars, the older of the two, was always practical and had a meticulous plan.Sv: Med en lista i handen tittade han bestämt ut över folkmassan.En: With a list in hand, he looked determinedly out over the crowd.Sv: Sofie, å andra sidan, var en drömmare.En: Sofie, on the other hand, was a dreamer.Sv: Hennes ögon glimmade av idéer, och varje nytt stånd tycktes ge henne inspiration.En: Her eyes sparkled with ideas, and each new stand seemed to inspire her.Sv: "Vi måste börja med att hitta blommor," sa Lars och såg på sin lista.En: "We have to start by finding flowers," said Lars, looking at his list.Sv: "Visst," svarade Sofie med ett leende.En: "Sure," replied Sofie with a smile.Sv: "Men titta, där borta ser det ut som om de har några fina ljus också!"En: "But look, over there it looks like they have some nice candles too!"Sv: Hon pekade mot ett bord fullt av pastellfärgade ljus.En: She pointed to a table full of pastel-colored candles.Sv: Lars suckade lätt, men log ändå.En: Lars sighed slightly but smiled nonetheless.Sv: Sofies entusiasmerande idéer var ofta bättre än hans egen plan.En: Sofie's enthusiastic ideas were often better than his own plan.Sv: De trängde sig fram genom folkmassan mot ljusen och blommorna.En: They pushed their way through the crowd towards the candles and flowers.Sv: Blommorna var lysande, med rosor i rött och vitt, perfekt för deras föräldrars speciella dag.En: The flowers were vibrant, with roses in red and white, perfect for their parents' special day.Sv: När de vandrade genom marknaden märkte Lars att hans noggrant uppgjorda lista började bli allt mindre relevant.En: As they wandered through the market, Lars noticed that his carefully crafted list was becoming increasingly irrelevant.Sv: Varje hörn av marknaden erbjöd något oväntat och magiskt.En: Every corner of the market offered something unexpected and magical.Sv: Trots sin oro över att förlora kontrollen, började Lars inse att Sofie kanske hade rätt.En: Despite his anxiety over losing control, Lars began to realize that Sofie might be right.Sv: Deras föräldrar älskade överraskningar, och vad kunde vara bättre än att välja ut presenter och dekorationer med hjärtat?En: Their parents loved surprises, and what could be better than choosing presents and decorations with the heart?Sv: Tidens takt ökade, och de hade snart bara en timme kvar innan de skulle återvända hem.En: Time ticked on, and soon they had only an hour left before they were to return home.Sv: Ett särskilt ställe fångade plötsligt Lars uppmärksamhet.En: A particular spot suddenly caught Lars' attention.Sv: Ett litet stånd i ett hörn av marknaden, nästan gömt, glimmade med små, handgjorda glasprydnader.En: A small stand in a corner of the market, almost hidden, glittered with small, handmade glass ornaments.Sv: “Det där ser speciellt ut,” sa Lars och blinkade åt Sofie.En: "That looks special," said Lars, winking at Sofie.Sv: Sofie log stort.En: Sofie beamed.Sv: "Kom, vi tittar närmare!"En: "Come, let's take a closer look!"Sv: De hittade underbara små glasfigurer, vars skönhet talade direkt till deras hjärtan.En: They found wonderful little glass figures, whose beauty spoke directly to their hearts.Sv: Det var precis vad de behövde för att göra festen unik.En: It was exactly what they needed to make the party unique.Sv: Med både blommor och figurer i händerna kände de sig nöjda och spända.En: With both flowers and figures in hand, they felt satisfied and excited.Sv: När de lämnade marknaden, bärande på sina skatter, kände Lars en förändring inom sig.En: As they left the market, carrying their treasures, Lars felt a change within himself.Sv: Han hade lärt sig något viktigt den dagen: att ibland kunde de bästa stunderna inte planeras i förväg.En: He had learned something important that day: sometimes the best moments couldn't be planned in advance.Sv: Ibland var det Sofies impulsiva gnista som behövdes för att lysa upp dagen.En: At times, it was Sofie's impulsive spark that was needed to light up the day.Sv: När de kom hem, och överraskningsfesten sakta tog form, insåg Lars hur rätt Sofie hade haft.En: When they got home, and the surprise party slowly took shape, Lars realized how right Sofie had been.Sv: Tillsammans hade de skapat något magiskt för sina föräldrar, och det var perfekt.En: Together, they had created something magical for their parents, and it was perfect.Sv: Och så, i sommarnattens varma sken, firade de familjen med skratt och glädje.En: And so, in the warm glow of the summer night, they celebrated with family, laughter, and joy.Sv: Marknaden hade gett dem mer än bara presenter; den hade gett Lars och Sofie ett minne de alltid skulle bära med sig.En: The market had given them more than just presents; it had given Lars and Sofie a memory they would always carry with them. Vocabulary Words:shone: skenscent: doftenbustling: livligasiblings: syskonexcitement: spänningenmeticulous: noggranndeterminedly: bestämtsparkled: glimmadeenthusiastic: entusiasmerandevibrant: lysandecrafted: uppgjordairrelevant: irrelevantanxiety: oroglittered: glimmadehandmade: handgjordaornaments: glasprydnaderwink: blinkabeamed: log stortunique: uniksatisfied: nöjdatreasures: skatterimpulsive: impulsivaspark: gnistashape: formrealized: insågcelebrated: firadelaughter: skrattjoy: glädjememory: minnecarry: bära

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: New Beginnings: Finding Friendship on Stockholm's Streets Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-08-03-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Axel hade just flyttat till Stockholm.En: Axel had just moved to Stockholm.Sv: Han bodde på en lugn gata kantad med träd.En: He lived on a quiet tree-lined street.Sv: Det var sommar och solen sken över de färgglada husen.En: It was summer and the sun shone over the colorful houses.Sv: Han kände sig ensam och ville träffa folk i grannskapet.En: He felt lonely and wanted to meet people in the neighborhood.Sv: Men Axel var blyg.En: But Axel was shy.Sv: En dag tog han sin hund på promenad.En: One day, he took his dog for a walk.Sv: Den gjorde honom sällskap och gav honom mod.En: The dog kept him company and gave him courage.Sv: Axel var en grafisk designer.En: Axel was a graphic designer.Sv: Han var van vid att arbeta ensam framför datorn.En: He was used to working alone in front of the computer.Sv: Nu ville han något mer – känna sig hemma.En: Now he wanted something more – to feel at home.Sv: På promenaden mötte han Klara.En: On the walk, he met Klara.Sv: Hon var ute med sin egen hund.En: She was out with her own dog.Sv: Klara studerade till veterinär och älskade djur.En: Klara was studying to become a veterinarian and loved animals.Sv: Plötsligt trasslade deras hundars koppel ihop sig.En: Suddenly, their dog leashes got tangled together.Sv: Axel skrattade försiktigt.En: Axel laughed cautiously.Sv: "Förlåt!En: "Sorry!Sv: Den här lilla rackaren är lite busig," sa Axel medan han tittade mot sin hund.En: This little rascal is a bit mischievous," said Axel as he looked towards his dog.Sv: Klara log.En: Klara smiled.Sv: "Inga problem.En: "No problem.Sv: Min hund är likadan!"En: My dog is the same way!"Sv: svarade hon.En: she replied.Sv: De började gå tillsammans.En: They started walking together.Sv: Axel var nervös men betämde sig för att säga något mer.En: Axel was nervous but decided to say something more.Sv: "Hur länge har du bott här?"En: "How long have you lived here?"Sv: frågade han.En: he asked.Sv: "Jag har bott här hela livet.En: "I've lived here my whole life.Sv: Det är ett trevligt område," svarade Klara.En: It's a nice area," replied Klara.Sv: "Och du, du är ny här?"En: "And you, you are new here?"Sv: "Ja, jag flyttade hit nyligen," sa Axel.En: "Yes, I moved here recently," said Axel.Sv: "Det känns ensamt ibland."En: "It feels lonely sometimes."Sv: Klara nickade förstående.En: Klara nodded understandingly.Sv: De gick tyst en stund, njöt av den varma sommarluften.En: They walked quietly for a while, enjoying the warm summer air.Sv: Efter en stund föreslog Klara: "Vill du ta en kaffe?En: After a while, Klara suggested: "Do you want to have a coffee?Sv: Vi kan sitta på kaféet här borta."En: We can sit at the café over there."Sv: Axel tvekade.En: Axel hesitated.Sv: Men chansade.En: But he took a chance.Sv: "Ja, det låter trevligt."En: "Yes, that sounds nice."Sv: På kaféet pratade de om allt möjligt.En: At the café, they talked about all sorts of things.Sv: De hade gemensamma intressen, som hundar och konst.En: They had common interests, like dogs and art.Sv: Axel kände sig lättare och mer avslappnad.En: Axel felt lighter and more relaxed.Sv: Tiden flög förbi, och snart var det dags att gå hemåt.En: Time flew by, and soon it was time to head home.Sv: Men innan de skiljdes åt, tog Klara fram sin telefon.En: But before they parted, Klara took out her phone.Sv: "Vill du byta nummer?En: "Do you want to exchange numbers?Sv: Så kan vi ta en promenad igen någon gång," sa hon.En: Then we can go for a walk again sometime," she said.Sv: Axel log stort.En: Axel smiled broadly.Sv: "Gärna," sa han och skrev in sitt nummer i Klaras telefon.En: "Sure," he said and typed his number into Klara's phone.Sv: När han gick hem igen kände Axel sig annorlunda.En: When he walked home again, Axel felt different.Sv: Han hade tagit ett steg utanför sin trygghetszon.En: He had taken a step outside his comfort zone.Sv: Och nu, kanske han hade fått en ny vän, kanske mer.En: And now, maybe he had made a new friend, maybe more.Sv: Sommarvinden svepte genom träden, och Axel visste att Stockholm skulle bli hemma för honom.En: The summer wind swept through the trees, and Axel knew that Stockholm would become home to him.Sv: Han kände sig redan mer anknuten till både staden och dess människor.En: He already felt more connected to both the city and its people. Vocabulary Words:quiet: lugntree-lined: kantad med trädlonely: ensamneighborhood: grannskapetshy: blygtangled: trassladeleash: koppelcautiously: försiktigtrascal: rackaremischievous: busignervous: nervöshesitated: tvekadechance: chansaderelaxed: avslappnadexchange: bytacomfort zone: trygghetszonconnected: anknutenswept: sveptecolorful: färggladacompany: sällskapcourage: modveterinarian: veterinärstudying: studeradesuggested: föreslogbroadly: stortart: konstgrafisk designer: graphic designerwhole: helawarm: varmainterests: intressen

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Courage Under the Budapest Sun: A Tale of Teamwork and Trust Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-08-02-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A nyári délután perzselte Budapestet.En: The summer afternoon scorched Budapest.Hu: A Széchenyi fürdő tele volt turistákkal és helyiekkel.En: The Széchenyi baths were filled with tourists and locals.Hu: A napsugarak átszűrődtek a forró vízgőzön, egy különleges hangulatot teremtve.En: Sunrays filtered through the hot steam, creating a special ambiance.Hu: A fürdők különböző medencéi körül folyt az élet.En: Life revolved around the various pools of the baths.Hu: Árpád éppen a környéken járt munkája miatt.En: Árpád was nearby due to his work.Hu: Feszült volt, de izgatott is.En: He was tense, but also excited.Hu: Tartsd észben, hogy itt az esélye.En: Keep in mind, this was his chance.Hu: Ha ma jól teljesít, talán nagyobb tiszteletet kap majd kollégáitól.En: If he performs well today, perhaps he will receive more respect from his colleagues.Hu: Eszter, az energikus művészeti hallgató, a város színeit kereste ihletként.En: Eszter, the energetic art student, was seeking inspiration in the city's colors.Hu: Ameddig csak lehetett, maradt a vízben, de egyszer csak szédülni kezdett.En: She stayed in the water as long as possible, but suddenly felt dizzy.Hu: A hőségtől és kimerültségtől kábult, az ő szíve gyorsabban vert, és a világ forgott körülötte.En: Dazed from the heat and exhaustion, her heart raced, and the world spun around her.Hu: Zoltán ott pihent a közelben.En: Zoltán was resting nearby.Hu: Megszokott vendég volt a fürdőben, ahol gyakran nosztalgiázott orvosi pályafutása emlékén.En: He was a regular at the baths, often reminiscing about his medical career.Hu: Eszter félénken szólította meg a közelében lévő embereket.En: Eszter timidly called out to the people nearby.Hu: „Segítséget! Valami nincs rendben."En: "Help! Something is wrong."Hu: Hangja alig hallatszott a fürdő zajában.En: Her voice barely rose above the noise of the baths.Hu: Az emberek izgatottan néztek körül, miközben Zoltán azonnal észrevette a bajt, és Eszterhez sietett.En: People looked around anxiously while Zoltán immediately noticed the trouble and hurried to Eszter's side.Hu: Árpád rögtön reagált a hívásra.En: Árpád responded promptly to the call.Hu: Szerepe volt, hogy segíteni tudjon, de valami bujkáló bizonytalanság ott lapult a szívében.En: It was his role to help, but a lurking uncertainty lay in his heart.Hu: A helyzet komplikált volt; a tömeg és az eszközök hiánya nehézzé tették a dolgát.En: The situation was complicated; the crowd and lack of tools made things difficult.Hu: „Doctor úr, mi a baj?" kérdezte idegesen Árpád, miután megérkezett Zoltán mellé.En: "Doctor sir, what's the matter?" Árpád asked nervously after arriving beside Zoltán.Hu: Az orvos azt javasolta, hogy a régi módszerei szerint járjanak el.En: The doctor suggested they proceed using his old methods.Hu: Az elején Árpád habozott, mivel a saját modern eszközeit szerette volna alkalmazni.En: Initially, Árpád hesitated because he preferred to use his own modern tools.Hu: A boruló felhők egyre sötétebbé tették az eget feszültséggel együtt.En: The overcast clouds made the sky darker and increased the tension.Hu: Árpád belátta, hogy együtt kell dolgozniuk.En: Árpád realized they needed to work together.Hu: Először ezt nehéz volt megemészteni, de a mentőautóhoz hívta Esztert, míg Zoltán tanácsokkal látta el a közös munkát.En: At first, this was hard to digest, but he called for an ambulance for Eszter, while Zoltán provided advice on their joint effort.Hu: Az idő lassan telt, de végül a közös munka eredménye meglátszott.En: Time passed slowly, but eventually, the results of their teamwork were visible.Hu: Eszter állapota stabilizálódott.En: Eszter's condition stabilized.Hu: Ahogy elvitték a kórházba, hálás mosolyt küldött megmentői felé.En: As she was taken to the hospital, she sent a grateful smile to her rescuers.Hu: Árpád kollégái elégedettségüket fejezték ki; elismerték az erőfeszítéseit és bátorságát.En: Árpád's colleagues expressed their satisfaction, acknowledging his efforts and courage.Hu: Zoltán mosollyal tapsolt Árpád hátára.En: Zoltán patted Árpád on the back with a smile.Hu: „Jól dolgoztál, fiam. Lassan megérted, hogy az orvoslás nemcsak a technológiában rejlik, hanem a tapasztalat és az együttműködés is számít."En: "You did well, son. You're slowly understanding that medicine isn't just about technology, but experience and collaboration also count."Hu: Árpád megérezte a hálát a fogyó nap sugarai alatt.En: Árpád felt gratitude under the setting sun's rays.Hu: Megtanulta, hogy a sikeres beavatkozás nemcsak a saját tudására épít.En: He learned that a successful intervention isn't built solely on his own knowledge.Hu: Az igazi bátorság abban rejlik, ha elfogadjuk a segítséget és tanácsot másoktól.En: True courage lies in accepting help and advice from others.Hu: Azóta biztosabbá vált magában, és kapcsolata régi és új módszerekkel egyaránt erős alapot nyert.En: Since then, he became more confident in himself, and his connection with both old and new methods gained a strong foundation. Vocabulary Words:scorched: perzseltefilled: telesunrays: napsugarakfiltered: átszűrődteksteam: vízgőzönambiance: hangulatotrevolved: folyttense: feszültinspiration: ihletkéntdizzy: szédülnidazed: kábultexhaustion: kimerültségtőlraced: vertspun: forgotttimidly: félénkenanxiously: izgatottanlurking: bujkálóuncertainty: bizonytalanságcomplicated: komplikálthesitated: habozottovercast: borulódigest: megemészteniambulance: mentőautóhozstabilized: stabilizálódottgrateful: háláscourage: bátorságátcollaboration: együttműködésintervention: beavatkozásacknowledging: elismerikpatience: türelem

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Healing in Shinjuku: Bonding Through Memory and Loss Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-08-02-22-34-01-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 新宿御苑の中、夏の日差しが木々の間からやさしく降り注いでいました。En: In Shinjuku Gyoen, the summer sunlight gently streamed through the trees.Ja: 緑がいっぱいで、時々鈴虫の鳴き声が聞こえます。En: It was full of greenery, and occasionally, the chirping of crickets could be heard.Ja: ユキとハルトは祖母のお葬式の後、ここを訪れていました。En: Yuki and Harto visited this place after their grandmother's funeral.Ja: 「ここ、静かだね」とユキが小さな声で言いました。En: "It's quiet here," Yuki said in a small voice.Ja: 兄のハルトはうなずきますが、どこか遠くを見ているようでした。En: Her brother Harto nodded, but it seemed as if he was looking far off into the distance.Ja: ユキは心にぽっかり穴が開いたようでした。En: Yuki felt as if there was a gaping hole in her heart.Ja: 祖母の思い出がつぎつぎと浮かんできます。En: Memories of her grandmother floated to mind one after another.Ja: 優しい笑顔、そして彼女が作った美味しいおはぎ。En: Her gentle smile and the delicious ohagi she made.Ja: ユキは涙を押さえながら、心の中にあることを兄に話したいと思いました。En: Holding back tears, Yuki wanted to talk to her brother about what was in her heart.Ja: でも、ハルトはずっと黙ったままでした。En: However, Harto remained silent.Ja: 池のそばに座った時、ユキは小さく息を吐きました。En: When they sat by the pond, Yuki let out a small sigh.Ja: そして、決心しました。En: Then she made up her mind.Ja: 「おばあちゃんがいなくて、とても寂しいよ」とユキが言いました。En: "I miss Grandma so much," Yuki said.Ja: ハルトは少し驚いたように見えましたが、優しく答えました。En: Harto looked a little surprised but answered gently.Ja: 「僕も同じだよ、ユキ。でも、強くいなくちゃいけないと思ってたんだ」En: "I feel the same, Yuki. But I thought we had to be strong."Ja: ハルトは少し微笑んで、妹の肩を軽く叩きました。En: Harto smiled slightly and lightly patted his sister's shoulder.Ja: 「一緒に思い出を大切にしよう？」と彼は言いました。En: "Shall we cherish the memories together?" he asked.Ja: ユキは涙ぐみながら、頷きました。En: Yuki, on the verge of tears, nodded.Ja: 二人はしばらくの間、祖母のことを話し合いました。En: They talked about their grandmother for a while.Ja: 彼女の好きなお花、彼女が教えてくれた歌。En: Her favorite flowers, the songs she taught them.Ja: 時間はあっという間に過ぎ、二人は池のほとりから立ち上がりました。En: Time passed quickly, and the two stood up from the edge of the pond.Ja: 新宿御苑の出口へ向かう道を歩きながら、今までよりも互いを近くに感じていました。En: As they walked towards the exit of Shinjuku Gyoen, they felt closer to each other than before.Ja: 静かで穏やかな時間が二人の心を少しだけ軽くしました。En: The quiet and peaceful time made their hearts feel a little lighter.Ja: 「ありがとう、ハルト」とユキは言いました。En: "Thank you, Harto," Yuki said.Ja: 「一緒にいてくれて、嬉しいよ」En: "I'm glad you're with me."Ja: 「僕もだよ、ユキ」とハルトは微笑みました。En: "Me too, Yuki," Harto smiled.Ja: 二人は共に歩きながら、お互いを支えることの大切さを感じました。En: As they walked together, they felt the importance of supporting each other.Ja: 喧騒の中、二人の心はつながり、未来に向かう力を受け取ったのでした。En: Amidst the hustle and bustle, their hearts connected, receiving the strength to face the future. Vocabulary Words:streamed: 降り注いでchirping: 鳴き声gaping: ぽっかりmemories: 思い出floated: 浮かんでdelicious: 美味しいhold back: 押さえsilent: 黙ったsurprised: 驚いたcherish: 大切にverge: 涙ぐみslightly: 少しstrength: 力supporting: 支えるhustle and bustle: 喧騒exit: 出口peaceful: 穏やかなpat: 叩きreceive: 受け取ったconnected: つながりimportance: 大切さfuneral: お葬式occasionally: 時々decided: 決心slightly: 少しpond: 池gentle: 優しいflowers: お花songs: 歌felt: 感じた

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Utopia's Science Duel: A Lesson in Friendship and Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-07-29-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Det var en strålende sommerdag i byen Utopia, der solen skinte over den futuristiske skolen.En: It was a brilliant summer day in the city of Utopia, where the sun shone over the futuristic school.No: Skolen var kjent for sine spennende vitenskapelige konkurranser, der elever fra hele samfunnet kunne delta.En: The school was known for its exciting scientific competitions, where students from the whole community could participate.No: Denne sommeren skulle bli spesielt minneverdig for Lars.En: This summer was going to be especially memorable for Lars.No: Lars var alltid en flittig student.En: Lars was always a diligent student.No: Han ønsket å vise sine evner ved å vinne den ettertraktede vitenskapskonkurransen.En: He wanted to demonstrate his abilities by winning the coveted science competition.No: Selv om han var talentfull, følte han seg ofte i skyggen av venninnen sin, Ingrid.En: Although he was talented, he often felt overshadowed by his friend, Ingrid.No: Ingrid var kjent som hjernen av duoen deres.En: Ingrid was known as the brain of their duo.No: Hun var alltid støttende, men hun visste ikke at Lars hadde et sterkt behov for å bevise seg selv.En: She was always supportive, but she didn't know that Lars had a strong need to prove himself.No: Inne i skolens futuristiske lab, hvor spennende dufter og lyder av teknologi fylte luften, jobbet Lars intenst med sitt prosjekt.En: Inside the school's futuristic lab, where exciting scents and sounds of technology filled the air, Lars worked intensely on his project.No: Over labbordene hengt det holografiske skjermer fylt med formler og lysende diagrammer.En: Above the lab tables hung holographic screens filled with formulas and glowing diagrams.No: I hjørnet av rommet satt Siv, den regjerende mester i vitenskapskonkurransen.En: In the corner of the room sat Siv, the reigning champion of the science competition.No: Hun var kjent for sine innovative ideer, men mange mente hun kunne være litt arrogant.En: She was known for her innovative ideas, but many believed she could be a bit arrogant.No: Lars bestemte seg for å jobbe i hemmelighet.En: Lars decided to work in secret.No: Han ønsket ikke hjelp fra Ingrid denne gangen.En: He didn't want help from Ingrid this time.No: Han ønsket å vinne alene for å bevise sin egen verdi.En: He wanted to win alone to prove his own worth.No: Han arbeidet dag og natt, men konkurransen var hard, og tankene om å ikke være god nok sniket seg inn.En: He worked day and night, but the competition was tough, and thoughts of not being good enough crept in.No: Dagen for konkurransen kom raskere enn ventet.En: The day of the competition came faster than expected.No: Skolegården var forvandlet til et yrende hav av elever og lærere.En: The schoolyard was transformed into a bustling sea of students and teachers.No: Alle ventet spent.En: Everyone waited eagerly.No: Lars kjente på nervene da han satte opp prosjektet sitt blant de andre.En: Lars felt the nerves as he set up his project among the others.No: Han hadde en liten robot som kunne sortere avfall, noe han var stolt av.En: He had a small robot that could sort waste, something he was proud of.No: Midtveis i konkurransen oppsto et problem.En: Midway through the competition, a problem arose.No: Lars sin robot stoppet opp, og skjermen indikerte en ukjent feil.En: Lars' robot stopped, and the screen indicated an unknown error.No: Tiden tikker.En: Time was ticking.No: Utslitt og stresset skjønte Lars at han ikke kunne løse problemet alene.En: Exhausted and stressed, Lars realized he couldn't solve the problem alone.No: Han stod overfor et valg: Skulle han be Ingrid om hjelp eller risikere å mislykkes?En: He faced a choice: Should he ask Ingrid for help or risk failing?No: Lars så mot Ingrid, som var i nærheten, og tok et dypt, skjelvende åndedrag.En: Lars looked at Ingrid, who was nearby, and took a deep, shaky breath.No: Han innså noe viktig.En: He realized something important.No: Samarbeid var ikke et tegn på svakhet.En: Teamwork was not a sign of weakness.No: Med fast stemme spurte han Ingrid om hjelp, og uten å nøle kom hun bort.En: With a firm voice, he asked Ingrid for help, and without hesitation, she came over.No: Ingrid og hans ekspertise jobbet sammen, og med kloke hoder rettet de feilen.En: Ingrid and his expertise worked together, and with their smart minds, they fixed the error.No: I siste liten presenterte de roboten sin for dommerne.En: At the last minute, they presented their robot to the judges.No: Publikum jublet da roboten begynte å sortere plast, papir og metall feilfritt.En: The audience cheered when the robot began sorting plastic, paper, and metal flawlessly.No: Det var en suksess!En: It was a success!No: Selv om seieren var en lagseier, innså Lars at den virkelige belønningen var viktigere.En: Even though the victory was a team win, Lars realized that the real reward was more important.No: Han oppdaget verdien av vennskap og samarbeid.En: He discovered the value of friendship and collaboration.No: Konkurransen var mer enn en seier for ham; det var en lærdom i tillit og støtte.En: The competition was more than a win for him; it was a lesson in trust and support.No: Han forstod nå at å jobbe sammen ikke gjorde han mindre verdifull, men faktisk beriket hans reise mot suksess.En: He now understood that working together did not make him any less valuable, but actually enriched his journey towards success.No: Da applausen endelig stilnet, så Lars til Ingrid og smilte bredt.En: When the applause finally quieted down, Lars looked at Ingrid and smiled broadly.No: Sammen hadde de vunnet, og han hadde bevist for seg selv at han var god nok.En: Together, they had won, and he had proven to himself that he was good enough.No: Det var en sommer han aldri kom til å glemme.En: It was a summer he would never forget. Vocabulary Words:brilliant: strålendefuturistic: futuristiskecompetition: konkurransediligent: flittigcoveted: ettertraktedeovershadowed: i skyggendemonstrate: viseinnate: medfødttalented: talentfulllaboratory: laboratoriumformulas: formlerdiagrams: diagrammerinnovative: innovativearrogant: arrogantsecret: hemmelighetintensely: intenstransform: forvandletbustling: yrendenervous: nervøsunknown: ukjentexhausted: utslittchoice: valgteamwork: samarbeidflawlessly: feilfrittcheered: jubletvictory: seierreward: belønninglesson: lærdomanenriched: beriketapplause: applausen

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Across the Fjords: A Love Journey from Bergen to London Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-07-28-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Sola skinte over Bergen, og den myke sommerbrisen fra fjordene fylte luften.En: The sun shone over Bergen, and the gentle summer breeze from the fjords filled the air.No: Sindre satt ved vinduet sitt, så på de grønnkledde fjellene som omfavnet byen.En: Sindre sat by his window, looking at the green-clad mountains that embraced the city.No: Han var alene, og det var dager som i dag hvor han virkelig følte på savnet etter Astrid.En: He was alone, and there were days like today when he truly felt the longing for Astrid.No: Etter operasjonen hadde han vært mye hjemme.En: After the surgery, he had been home a lot.No: Kroppen føltes svak, og tankene kretset stadig rundt hans egen usikkerhet.En: His body felt weak, and his thoughts continually circled around his own insecurities.No: Astrid bodde i London.En: Astrid lived in London.No: Hennes verden var travel med møter og frister.En: Her world was busy with meetings and deadlines.No: Selv om de snakket ofte, var de aldri helt i takt.En: Even though they talked often, they were never quite in sync.No: Tidssoner hadde en tendens til å skape avstand, og Sindre tenkte ofte på om Astrid også kjempet med usikkerhet om fremtiden deres.En: Time zones tended to create distance, and Sindre often wondered if Astrid also struggled with uncertainty about their future.No: En dag bestemte Sindre seg for å være mer åpen.En: One day Sindre decided to be more open.No: Han skrev et langt brev til Astrid hvor han delte sine tanker om usikkerhet og håp.En: He wrote a long letter to Astrid where he shared his thoughts on uncertainty and hope.No: «Kjære Astrid», begynte han, «jeg savner deg mer enn ord kan si.En: "Dear Astrid," he began, "I miss you more than words can say.No: Jeg vet at vi har mye å navigere, men jeg vil at du skal vite hvor mye du betyr for meg.En: I know we have a lot to navigate, but I want you to know how much you mean to me."No: » Ordene fløt, og han følte en lettelse han ikke hadde kjent på lenge.En: The words flowed, and he felt a relief he hadn't experienced in a long time.No: Mens Sindre sendte brevet, planla Astrid sitt eget trekk.En: While Sindre sent the letter, Astrid was planning her own move.No: Ukene hadde vært tunge, men hun visste at hun måtte være der for Sindre.En: The weeks had been heavy, but she knew she had to be there for Sindre.No: Hun bestilte en billett til Bergen uten å fortelle ham.En: She booked a ticket to Bergen without telling him.No: Hun ønsket å være en overraskelse – et lyspunkt i hans helingsprosess.En: She wanted to be a surprise - a bright spot in his healing process.No: Dagen kom da Astrid stod utenfor Sindres dørt.En: The day came when Astrid stood outside Sindre's door.No: Solen skinte fortsatt i Bergen, og Astrid følte seg begeistret, men også nervøs.En: The sun was still shining in Bergen, and Astrid felt excited but also nervous.No: Hun banket forsiktig på døren.En: She knocked gently on the door.No: Åpningen av døren avslørte Sindre med et forbauset uttrykk.En: The opening of the door revealed Sindre with a surprised expression.No: Først sto han stille, men så kom varme tårer til øynene hans.En: At first, he stood still, but then warm tears came to his eyes.No: «Astrid!En: "Astrid!"No: » utbrøt han, omfavnet henne, og i det øyeblikket smeltet all usikkerhet bort.En: he exclaimed, embracing her, and in that moment, all uncertainty melted away.No: Hun holdt ham tett og hvisket: «Jeg er her for deg, Sindre.En: She held him tight and whispered, "I'm here for you, Sindre.No: Vi skal klare dette sammen.En: We'll get through this together."No: »De neste dagene tilbrakte de sammen.En: The next days they spent together.No: De gikk turer langs Bryggen, snakket lenge om natten under den lyse Midsommerhimmelen, og delte stille øyeblikk hvor bare tilstedeværelsen betydde alt.En: They took walks along Bryggen, talked late into the night under the bright Midsummer sky, and shared quiet moments where just being there meant everything.No: Sindre følte noe endres i ham – en slags ro og tillit.En: Sindre felt something change within him – a kind of peace and trust.No: Astrid følte det samme.En: Astrid felt the same.No: Hun så Sindre med nye øyne, og i øynene hans så hun framtidshåp.En: She saw Sindre with new eyes, and in his eyes, she saw hope for the future.No: I hverandres selskap vokste de.En: In each other's company, they grew.No: Dette var ingen enkel reise, men kjærlighten og viljen ga dem begge den styrken de trengte.En: This was no simple journey, but love and determination gave them both the strength they needed.No: Der, i Bergen med fjellene som vitner til deres nye start, ble avstanden mellom London og Bergen bare en midlertidig hindring, ikke en permanent avskjed.En: There, in Bergen with the mountains as witnesses to their new beginning, the distance between London and Bergen became just a temporary obstacle, not a permanent farewell.No: De var klare for å bygge en fremtid sammen, uansett hvor krevende veien kunne bli.En: They were ready to build a future together, no matter how challenging the road might be. Vocabulary Words:gentle: mykebreeze: sommerbrisengreen-clad: grønnkleddeembraced: omfavnetlonging: savnetinsecurity: usikkerhetstruggled: kjempetuncertainty: usikkerhetrelief: lettelseexpressed: utbrøtknocked: banketrevealed: avslørteembracing: omfavnethesitant: nervøspermanent: permanentstruggled: kjempetnavigate: navigerebright: lyspunkthealing: helingsprosessexcited: begeistretmelted: smeltetwitnesses: vitnertemporary: midlertidigfarewell: avskjedburden: tungedetermination: viljenstrength: styrkenquiet: stilletrust: tillitfuture: fremtidshåp

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Sunset Serenade: Navigating Amsterdam's Canals Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-07-21-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De stad Amsterdams charme is onvergetelijk.En: The charm of the city of Amsterdam is unforgettable.Nl: Vooral in de zomer, wanneer de zon helder schijnt en de schaduwen van oude bomen de grachten sieren.En: Especially in the summer, when the sun shines brightly and the shadows of old trees decorate the canals.Nl: Op een dag besloten Bram, Sanne, en Daan om een boottocht te maken op deze prachtige grachten.En: One day, Bram, Sanne, and Daan decided to take a boat trip on these beautiful canals.Nl: De lucht was blauw en het water glinsterde in de zon.En: The sky was blue and the water glistened in the sun.Nl: Bram wilde de perfecte foto maken.En: Bram wanted to take the perfect photo.Nl: Hij had gehoord dat de zonsondergang boven de grachten magisch kon zijn.En: He had heard that the sunset over the canals could be magical.Nl: De reflecties op het water waren precies wat hij zocht.En: The reflections on the water were exactly what he was looking for.Nl: Sanne hield van het idee van een rustige vaartocht, maar ze wist dat Daan zich zorgen zou maken over hun strakke schema.En: Sanne loved the idea of a peaceful boat ride, but she knew that Daan would worry about their tight schedule.Nl: Bij de aanlegsteiger stapten ze aan boord van een kleine boot.En: At the landing stage, they boarded a small boat.Nl: Daan had de route zorgvuldig uitgestippeld.En: Daan had carefully mapped out the route.Nl: "We moeten op tijd terug zijn voor het diner," herinnerde hij hen.En: "We have to be back in time for dinner," he reminded them.Nl: Bram knikte, maar zijn gedachten waren bij de foto die hij wilde maken.En: Bram nodded, but his thoughts were on the photo he wanted to take.Nl: De boot gleed soepel langs de kanalen.En: The boat glided smoothly along the canals.Nl: Ze genoten van het uitzicht.En: They enjoyed the view.Nl: De gevels van de huizen langs het water waren prachtig met hun sierlijke daken en kleurrijke luiken.En: The facades of the houses along the water were beautiful with their elegant roofs and colorful shutters.Nl: Sanne zat ontspannen naast Daan en probeerde hem gerust te stellen.En: Sanne sat relaxed next to Daan and tried to reassure him.Nl: Daan keek af en toe op zijn horloge.En: Daan glanced at his watch from time to time.Nl: Toen begon de zon te zakken.En: Then the sun began to set.Nl: Gouden stralen vielen over het stadje en het water.En: Golden rays fell over the town and the water.Nl: Bram was in zijn element.En: Bram was in his element.Nl: Hij legde zijn camera gereed.En: He prepared his camera.Nl: Zouden ze het juiste moment vastleggen?En: Would they capture the right moment?Nl: Maar net op dat moment stotterde de boot en kwam tot stilstand.En: But just then, the boat sputtered and came to a halt.Nl: Daan's ogen werden groot van schrik.En: Daan's eyes widened in shock.Nl: "Wat als we te laat komen?"En: "What if we're late?"Nl: zei hij onrustig.En: he said anxiously.Nl: Sanne legde haar hand op zijn arm en glimlachte.En: Sanne placed her hand on his arm and smiled.Nl: "Het komt wel goed."En: "It will be okay."Nl: Gelukkig kwam de motor, na enkele pogingen van de bestuurder, weer tot leven.En: Fortunately, after a few attempts by the driver, the engine came back to life.Nl: De boot vervolgde zijn weg net op tijd.En: The boat continued its journey just in time.Nl: Bram drukte af en maakte de foto, precies toen de zon in het water weerspiegelde.En: Bram clicked the shutter and took the photo, just as the sun was reflecting in the water.Nl: Bij de aanlegplaats stapten ze snel uit.En: At the landing spot, they quickly disembarked.Nl: Daan keek opgelucht naar zijn horloge.En: Daan looked at his watch with relief.Nl: De tijd was aan hun kant geweest.En: Time had been on their side.Nl: Ze liepen haastig maar voldaan naar het restaurant, net voor hun reservering.En: They walked hastily but satisfied to the restaurant, just in time for their reservation.Nl: Tijdens het diner lachten ze om het avontuur.En: During dinner, they laughed about the adventure.Nl: Bram leerde om beter met de tijd om te gaan, en Daan leerde dat niet alles volgens plan hoefde te verlopen om te genieten.En: Bram learned to manage his time better, and Daan learned that not everything had to go according to plan to be enjoyable.Nl: De zonsondergang zat in hun hoofden en in Bram's camera, als een herinnering aan een perfecte zomeravond in Amsterdam.En: The sunset was in their minds and in Bram's camera, as a memory of a perfect summer evening in Amsterdam. Vocabulary Words:charm: charmeunforgettable: onvergetelijkshadows: schaduwendecorating: sierenreflections: reflectiespeaceful: rustigeschedule: schemalanding stage: aanlegsteigermapped out: uitgestippeldglided: gleedfacades: gevelselegant: sierlijkeshutters: luikenrelaxed: ontspannenreassure: gerust te stellenglanced: keekhalt: stilstandanxiously: onrustigattempts: pogingenengine: motorcontinued: vervolgdeshutter: drukte afdisembarked: uitstaptenreservations: reserveringhastily: haastigsatisfied: voldaanadventure: avontuurmanage: omgaanenjoyable: genietenmemory: herinnering