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Fluent Fiction - Korean: Reviving Tradition: A Hanok Restoration Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-06-18-22-34-01-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 지금 한옥 마을은 늦봄의 푸르른 들판과 아름다운 진달래로 둘러싸여 있습니다.En: Currently, the hanok village is surrounded by lush late spring fields and beautiful azaleas.Ko: 하늘은 맑고 햇빛은 따스하게 빛납니다.En: The sky is clear and the sunlight shines warmly.Ko: 이곳은 전통이 살아 숨 쉬는 곳입니다.En: This is a place where tradition lives and breathes.Ko: 지현과 민준은 이 평화로운 마을에 도착했습니다.En: Jihyun and Minjun have arrived in this peaceful village.Ko: 그들은 오래된 한옥을 복원하기 위해 힘을 합쳤습니다.En: They joined forces to restore an old hanok.Ko: 지현은 문화유산 보존을 전공한 건축 전문가입니다.En: Jihyun is an architectural expert specializing in cultural heritage preservation.Ko: 그녀는 자신의 일에 열정적이며, 현대적 요구와 전통을 잘 조화시키고 싶어 합니다.En: She is passionate about her work and wishes to harmonize modern demands with tradition.Ko: 민준은 뛰어난 전통 기술을 가진 장인입니다.En: Minjun is an artisan with excellent traditional skills.Ko: 그는 할아버지로부터 배운 전통 기술을 지키고자 했습니다.En: He was determined to preserve the traditional skills he learned from his grandfather.Ko: 한옥 복원의 목표는 문화유산 보존이었습니다.En: The goal of the hanok restoration was to preserve cultural heritage.Ko: 지현은 전통 기법을 존중하면서도 현대적 요소를 통합하고 싶어 했습니다.En: Jihyun wanted to integrate modern elements while respecting traditional techniques.Ko: 그러나 민준은 전통 기술이 변형되는 것을 우려했습니다.En: However, Minjun was concerned about altering the traditional techniques.Ko: 두 사람은 종종 의견 충돌을 겪었습니다.En: The two often experienced conflicts of opinion.Ko: 지현은 민준의 이야기에 더욱 귀를 기울이기로 결심했습니다.En: Jihyun decided to listen more closely to Minjun's perspectives.Ko: 전통 기술을 최대한 보존하며 동시에 현대의 필요성을 충족시키려 했습니다.En: She aimed to preserve traditional techniques as much as possible while also meeting modern needs.Ko: 민준도 지현의 비전을 믿고, 몇 가지 현대적 적응을 허용하기 시작했습니다.En: Minjun also began to trust Jihyun's vision and started allowing some modern adaptations.Ko: 시간이 흐르고 드디어 단오제를 맞이했습니다.En: Time passed, and finally, the day of the Danoje arrived.Ko: 단오제는 전통적으로 5월 5일에 치러지는 축제입니다.En: Danoje is a festival traditionally held on May 5th.Ko: 이곳 주민들은 복원된 한옥을 축하하기 위해 모였습니다.En: The village residents gathered to celebrate the restored hanok.Ko: 모든 눈은 그 결과물을 향했습니다.En: All eyes were fixed on the result.Ko: 지현과 민준은 긴장한 채로 사람들의 반응을 지켜보았습니다.En: With tension, Jihyun and Minjun watched the reactions of the people.Ko: 마을 사람들은 한옥을 보고 감탄했습니다.En: The villagers admired the hanok.Ko: 그들은 전통과 현대의 균형이 잘 맞춘 것을 칭찬했습니다.En: They praised the well-balanced harmony of tradition and modernity.Ko: 결국 지현은 전통 기술의 중요성을 더욱 깊이 이해하게 됐고, 민준은 전통을 존중하면서도 혁신을 받아들일 수 있게 되었습니다.En: In the end, Jihyun came to a deeper understanding of the importance of traditional techniques, and Minjun learned to embrace innovation while respecting tradition.Ko: 그들은 서로의 실력과 노고를 인정했습니다.En: They acknowledged each other's skills and hard work.Ko: 마을 전체는 행복 감에 젖었습니다.En: The entire village was filled with happiness.Ko: 한옥은 전통과 현대를 조화롭게 연결하는 모범 예가 되었고, 지현과 민준은 손을 맞잡고 성공적으로 임무를 마무리했습니다.En: The hanok became a model example of harmoniously connecting tradition and modernity, and Jihyun and Minjun held hands, having successfully completed their mission. Vocabulary Words:lush: 푸르른azaleas: 진달래architectural: 건축heritage: 유산preservation: 보존harmonize: 조화시키다artisan: 장인integrate: 통합하다altering: 변형되는conflicts: 충돌perspectives: 이야기adaptations: 적응festival: 축제residents: 주민gathered: 모였다tension: 긴장reactions: 반응admired: 감탄했다innovation: 혁신acknowledged: 인정했다mission: 임무breathes: 숨 쉬는elements: 요소trust: 믿다modernity: 현대embrace: 받아들이다vision: 비전balance: 균형understanding: 이해harmoniously: 조화롭게

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Rising Above: Lotte's Journey to Success and Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-06-16-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De zon scheen helder door het open raam in de kleine, rommelige studentenkamer.En: The sun shone brightly through the open window in the small, cluttered student room.Nl: Stapels boeken lagen verspreid over de vloer, naast laptops die nog op stand-by stonden.En: Piles of books were scattered across the floor, next to laptops that were still on standby.Nl: In deze chaos zat Lotte met haar hoofd in haar handen, omringd door aanwijzingen dat het zomerseizoen in volle gang was.En: In this chaos, Lotte sat with her head in her hands, surrounded by indications that the summer season was in full swing.Nl: De geluiden van lachende studenten buiten deden haar denken aan alle dingen die ze miste terwijl ze zich voorbereidde op haar belangrijke eindexamens.En: The sounds of laughing students outside reminded her of all the things she was missing while she prepared for her important final exams.Nl: Lotte was altijd al een harde werker geweest, maar nu voelde alles overweldigender dan ooit.En: Lotte had always been a hard worker, but now everything felt more overwhelming than ever.Nl: Ze had een beurs nodig voor het volgende semester, en zonder de beste cijfers zou dat een droom blijven.En: She needed a scholarship for the next semester, and without the best grades, that would remain a dream.Nl: Angst en twijfel maakten hun thuis in haar gedachten, waardoor ze zich nauwelijks kon concentreren.En: Fear and doubt made their home in her mind, making it difficult for her to concentrate.Nl: Elke keer dat Bram en Maarten, haar kamergenoten, met hun laptops begonnen of in lachen uitbarstten om een video, voelde ze haar hoofd zwaarder worden.En: Every time Bram and Maarten, her roommates, started up their laptops or burst out laughing at a video, she felt her head become heavier.Nl: De tijd begon te dringen.En: Time began to run short.Nl: En dus besloot ze dat er iets moest veranderen.En: And so she decided that something needed to change.Nl: "Bram, Maarten," begon ze nerveus toen ze die avond samen in de keuken zaten, "ik heb echt een stille plek nodig om te studeren."En: "Bram, Maarten," she began nervously when they sat together in the kitchen that evening, "I really need a quiet place to study."Nl: Haar woorden klonken zacht, maar ze waren gevuld met dringendheid.En: Her words sounded soft, but they were filled with urgency.Nl: Ze vertelde hen hoe ze het gevoel had dat ze verdronk in haar eigen zorgen, niet in staat om helder te denken.En: She told them how she felt as if she was drowning in her own worries, unable to think clearly.Nl: Om haar heen zaten haar vrienden stil, luierend op hun stoelen.En: Around her, her friends sat quietly, lounging in their chairs.Nl: Voor een moment was de enige geluid het zachte gezoem van de koelkast.En: For a moment, the only sound was the low hum of the refrigerator.Nl: Bram knikte uiteindelijk en Maarten keek schuldbewust.En: Bram eventually nodded, and Maarten looked apologetic.Nl: "We wisten niet dat het zo erg was," gaf Bram toe.En: "We didn't know it was this bad," admitted Bram.Nl: "We kunnen je helpen," stelde Maarten voor, "maar misschien kun je ook hulp zoeken bij anderen?"En: "We can help you," suggested Maarten, "but maybe you could also seek help from others?"Nl: Met hun aanmoediging besloot Lotte haar universiteitsadviseur te bezoeken en deel te nemen aan een studiegroep.En: With their encouragement, Lotte decided to visit her university advisor and join a study group.Nl: Die avond veranderde de sfeer in de kamer.En: That evening, the atmosphere in the room changed.Nl: Bram en Maarten maakten hun laptops dicht en verschoof hun muziek naar oortjes.En: Bram and Maarten closed their laptops and switched their music to earphones.Nl: Ze hielpen zelfs de ruimte op te ruimen en zorgden ervoor dat de zomerse geluiden van buiten gedempt werden door het het raam op een kier te zetten.En: They even helped tidy the space and ensured that the summer sounds from outside were muted by opening the window slightly.Nl: Het gaf Lotte de rust en ruimte die ze nodig had.En: It gave Lotte the peace and space she needed.Nl: Maar, nog belangrijker, ze voelde zich niet langer alleen in haar strijd.En: But, more importantly, she no longer felt alone in her struggle.Nl: Toen de dag van de examens aanbrak, was Lotte nerveus, maar ze voelde ook een kalme zekerheid.En: When exam day arrived, Lotte was nervous, but she also felt a calm certainty.Nl: Met de nieuwe studietechnieken die ze had geleerd en de steun van haar vrienden, liep ze de examenruimte binnen met hoofd omhoog.En: With the new study techniques she had learned and the support of her friends, she walked into the exam room with her head held high.Nl: De wereld leken stiller, en haar gedachten helderder.En: The world seemed quieter, and her thoughts clearer.Nl: Na de examens, op een warme middag, zat ze samen met Bram en Maarten buiten op een bankje.En: After the exams, on a warm afternoon, she sat outside on a bench with Bram and Maarten.Nl: Zij lachten om iets dat Maarten had gezegd.En: They laughed at something Maarten had said.Nl: Met de zomerwind die zachtjes speelde door haar haar, voelde Lotte zich voor het eerst in lange tijd licht en vrij.En: With the summer wind gently playing through her hair, Lotte felt light and free for the first time in a long while.Nl: Ze had iets belangrijks geleerd: het is oké om hulp te vragen, en ze had de kracht om te slagen.En: She had learned something important: it's okay to ask for help, and she had the strength to succeed.Nl: Haar gebrek aan vertrouwen maakte plaats voor nieuwe, stabiele zekerheid, en de vriendschap met haar kamergenoten was sterker dan ooit tevoren.En: Her lack of confidence gave way to newfound, stable assurance, and the friendship with her roommates was stronger than ever before.Nl: En zo ging de zomer door, met Lotte die niet alleen een beurs maar ook een vernieuwd zelfvertrouwen en diepere banden met haar vrienden had gewonnen.En: And so the summer continued, with Lotte gaining not only a scholarship but also renewed self-confidence and deeper bonds with her friends.Nl: Hun kleine, rommelige kamer was niet alleen een plek om te studeren geworden, maar een plek van verbondenheid en steun.En: Their small, cluttered room had become not just a place to study but a place of connection and support. Vocabulary Words:cluttered: rommeligescattered: verspreidchaos: chaosindications: aanwijzingenoverwhelming: overweldigenderdoubt: twijfelconcentrate: concentrerennervously: nerveusurgency: dringendheiddrowning: verdronklounging: luierendapologetic: schuldbewustencouragement: aanmoedigingadvisor: adviseurmuted: gedemptcertainty: zekerheidtechniques: techniekenexam room: examenruimtecalm: ruststruggle: strijdbonds: bandenconnection: verbondenheidsupport: steunfinal: eindhome: thuisprepared: voorbereidderoommates: kamergenotenswitched: verschoofspace: ruimteconfident: vertrouwen

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Lost and Found: A Sant Joan Adventure on Montserrat Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-06-12-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: La brisa de primavera acariciava les muntanyes de Montserrat, mentre el sol es ponia lentament darrere dels pics rocosos.En: The spring breeze caressed the Montserrat mountains as the sun slowly set behind the rocky peaks.Ca: Júlia, Marc i Núria caminaven per un dels camins sinuosos, meravellats per la bellesa de l'entorn.En: Júlia, Marc, and Núria walked along one of the winding paths, amazed by the beauty of the surroundings.Ca: Era una tradició anual: pujar a Montserrat per veure els focs artificials de Sant Joan.En: It was an annual tradition: climbing Montserrat to watch the Sant Joan fireworks.Ca: Júlia, sempre aventurera i caparruda, va decidir explorar un camí lateral.En: Júlia, always adventurous and stubborn, decided to explore a side path.Ca: "Ens veurem al monestir", va cridar, mentre els seus amics assentien amb una barreja de preocupació i confiança.En: "We'll meet at the monastery," she shouted, while her friends nodded with a mix of concern and trust.Ca: Marc, especialment, estava inquiet.En: Marc, especially, was anxious.Ca: "No et perdis, Júlia", va advertir, encara que ella ja s'havia endinsat en la vegetació.En: "Don't get lost, Júlia," he warned, even though she had already ventured into the vegetation.Ca: El camí que havia triat era cada cop més estret i confús.En: The path she had chosen became increasingly narrow and confusing.Ca: Les ombres s'allargaven, i el telèfon mòbil no tenia cobertura.En: The shadows lengthened, and the mobile phone had no signal.Ca: Júlia, però, es resistia a acceptar que estava perduda.En: However, Júlia resisted accepting that she was lost.Ca: "Només he de seguir avançant", es deia a si mateixa, esperant reconèixer alguna cosa.En: "I just have to keep going," she told herself, hoping to recognize something.Ca: El temps passava, i el resplendor del sol es transformava en la tenebror del capvespre.En: Time passed, and the glow of the sun transformed into the darkness of twilight.Ca: Júlia, finalment, va comprendre que necessitava canviar d'estratègia.En: Júlia, finally, understood that she needed to change her strategy.Ca: Va decidir tornar enrere, buscant signes familiars, algun rastre que la conduís de nou als seus amics.En: She decided to turn back, looking for familiar signs, some trace that would lead her back to her friends.Ca: D'una banda, va començar a sentir un so agut.En: From one direction, she began to hear a sharp sound.Ca: Crides.En: Shouts.Ca: Eran veus familiars.En: They were familiar voices.Ca: Els noms de Marc i Núria ressonaven entre els penya-segats.En: The names of Marc and Núria echoed among the cliffs.Ca: Amb renovada energia, Júlia va seguir el so fins que, gràcies a les darreres llums del dia, va veure les siluetes dels seus amics.En: With renewed energy, Júlia followed the sound until, thanks to the last lights of the day, she saw the silhouettes of her friends.Ca: "Júlia!En: "Júlia!"Ca: ", van exclamar amb alleujament.En: they exclaimed with relief.Ca: Reunits, van buscar un lloc segur.En: Reunited, they searched for a safe place.Ca: Just llavors, un espectacle de llum va il·luminar el cel.En: Just then, a light show illuminated the sky.Ca: Els focs artificials de Sant Joan van esclatar damunt les seves caps, oferint un final màgic al dia.En: The Sant Joan fireworks burst above their heads, offering a magical end to the day.Ca: Júlia, amb el cor encara bategant ràpid per l'experiència, va comprendre la importància de comptar amb els altres.En: Júlia, with her heart still racing from the experience, understood the importance of relying on others.Ca: "Gràcies per buscar-me", va dir amb sinceritat.En: "Thank you for looking for me," she said sincerely.Ca: I així, envoltats de dragones de llum i amb l'eco dels coets omplint l'aire, Júlia va aprendre que ser independent no significa anar sola.En: And so, surrounded by light dragons and with the echo of rockets filling the air, Júlia learned that being independent doesn't mean going alone.Ca: Els seus amics eren el seu refugi, en qualsevol camí que decidís seguir.En: Her friends were her refuge, no matter which path she decided to follow. Vocabulary Words:the breeze: la brisasurroundings: l'entornadventurous: aventurerastubborn: caparrudaside path: camí lateralnarrow: estretshadows: les ombresto resist: resistirto recognize: reconèixerthe twilight: la tenebrorstrategy: l'estratègiasharp sound: so agutshouts: les cridescliffs: els penya-segatssilhouettes: les siluetesrelief: l'alleujamentsafe place: lloc segurlight show: espectacle de llumto burst: esclatarmagical: màgicto race: bategar ràpidto rely: comptarsincerely: amb sinceritatdragons of light: dragones de llumecho: l'ecorockets: els coetsto fill: omplirto learn: aprendreindependent: independentrefuge: refugi

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Chasing Legends: The Secret of Timok Valley's Hidden Treasure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-06-12-22-34-02-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Долина Тимока у пролеће била је чаробна.En: The Timok Valley in spring was magical.Sr: Природа је бујала, а цвеће је испраћало зиму својим шареним и једрим цветовима.En: Nature flourished, and the flowers bid farewell to winter with their colorful and vibrant blooms.Sr: Милан, Јелена и Вук били су узбуђени.En: Milan, Jelena, and Vuk were excited.Sr: Њихов разред је кренуо на камповање, а сви су знали да ће се ово путовање памтити.En: Their class was going camping, and everyone knew this trip would be memorable.Sr: Милан је волео историју и природу.En: Milan loved history and nature.Sr: Приче његовог деде о старом артефакту у долини увек су га привлачиле.En: His grandfather's stories about an old artifact in the valley always fascinated him.Sr: Тај артефакт, наводно, био је сакривен у густој шуми коју нису смели истраживати сами.En: That artifact was supposedly hidden in the dense forest that they weren't allowed to explore on their own.Sr: Али Милан није могао да одоли.En: But Milan couldn't resist.Sr: "Јелена, Вук, морамо да га нађемо," рекао је Милан, гледајући у карте које је пронашао у старом породичном ормару.En: "Jelena, Vuk, we have to find it," Milan said, looking at the maps he had found in an old family closet.Sr: "Ја сам за!En: "I'm in!"Sr: " одговорила је Јелена уз осмех.En: replied Jelena with a smile.Sr: Њен авантуристички дух био је спреман за изазов.En: Her adventurous spirit was ready for the challenge.Sr: "Идем и ја," додао је Вук.En: "I'm coming too," added Vuk.Sr: Иако је волео такмичење, у срцу је увек био спреман да помогне пријатељима.En: Although he loved competition, he was always ready to help his friends at heart.Sr: Када су имали слободно време, сакупили су се и кренули кроз шуму.En: During their free time, they gathered and set off through the forest.Sr: Пут је водио кроз густо зелено растиње, а мирис цвећа био је свуда около.En: The path led through dense green vegetation, and the scent of flowers was everywhere.Sr: Упорно су тражили, а живот у природи оживљавао је приче дединог гласа у Милановој глави.En: They persistently searched, and the life in nature brought to life the stories of his grandfather's voice in Milan's head.Sr: Успут, наишли су на пећински улаз.En: Along the way, they came upon a cave entrance.Sr: "Ово је то!En: "This is it!"Sr: " узвикнуо је Милан узбуђено.En: exclaimed Milan excitedly.Sr: Опис његовог деде био је тачан.En: His grandfather's description was accurate.Sr: Док су се спремали да уђу, небо се натмурило и почела је олуја.En: As they prepared to enter, the sky darkened, and a storm began.Sr: Звук грома гањао је њихове кораке.En: The sound of thunder chased their footsteps.Sr: "Морамо да пожуримо," рекла је Јелена, држећи их заједно.En: "We have to hurry," Jelena said, holding them together.Sr: Унутра, пронашли су камен са урезаним знацима.En: Inside, they found a stone with engraved symbols.Sr: Миланово срце куцало је силовито.En: Milan's heart was pounding.Sr: То је био доказ.En: It was proof.Sr: Легенда је била истинита.En: The legend was true.Sr: Једва су имали времена да се диве свом открићу када их је чувар школе пронашао.En: They barely had time to admire their discovery when the school custodian found them.Sr: "Време је да се вратимо, момци," рекао је, док је невреме беснело напољу.En: "Time to head back, kids," he said, as the storm raged outside.Sr: Вратили су се у камп уз осмехе и топле погледе.En: They returned to the camp with smiles and warm glances.Sr: Милан је осетио нову вредност у породичној историји.En: Milan felt a new appreciation for his family history.Sr: Јелена, Вук и он били су ближи него икад пре.En: Jelena, Vuk, and he were closer than ever before.Sr: Приче деде више нису биле само бајке.En: His grandfather's stories were no longer just fairy tales.Sr: Сада су биле део њих.En: Now they were a part of them.Sr: На крају, научили су колико је важно чувати и делити приче и оне који их причају.En: In the end, they learned how important it is to preserve and share the stories and those who tell them.Sr: У животу, пријатељства и традиција су једина историја коју сами можемо стварати.En: In life, friendships and tradition are the only history we can create ourselves. Vocabulary Words:magical: чаробнаflourished: бујалаartifact: артефактdense: густаresist: одолиadventurous: авантуристичкиpersistently: упорноengraved: урезанимcustodian: чуварgathered: сакупилиbloom: цветоваmemorable: памтитиchallenge: изазовcompetition: такмичењеstorm: олујаthunder: громаpounding: куцалоlegend: легендаnurture: негујеappreciation: вредностtradition: традицијаmyth: митentrance: улазintrigued: привлаченеrecessed: повученfarewell: испраћалоexplore: истраживатиaccurate: тачанthrilled: узбуђеноventure: предузму

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Sven and Lotte: Crafting Truth in Het Binnenhof's Spotlight Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-06-10-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De lentezon scheen zacht over het Binnenhof, waar het geroezemoes van stemmen vermengde met het getik van hakken op de geplaveide binnenplaats.En: The spring sun shone gently over het Binnenhof, where the murmur of voices mixed with the clicking of heels on the cobbled courtyard.Nl: De historische gebouwen straalden een tijdloze elegantie uit, te midden van moderne politieke bijeenkomsten.En: The historic buildings exuded a timeless elegance amidst modern political gatherings.Nl: Binnenin een van de statige zalen bereidden Sven en Lotte zich voor op een belangrijke toespraak.En: Inside one of the stately halls, Sven and Lotte were preparing for an important speech.Nl: Sven, nog nieuw in dit dynamische politieke wereldje, stond gespannen naast een tafel vol met papieren.En: Sven, still new to this dynamic political world, stood nervously beside a table full of papers.Nl: Hij had de afgelopen weken zijn best gedaan om Lotte te helpen met het voorbereiden van een speech die haar rol in de politiek zou versterken.En: In recent weeks, he had done his best to help Lotte prepare a speech that would strengthen her role in politics.Nl: Hij bewonderde haar ervaring en kalmte, hoewel hij vastberaden was om zichzelf te bewijzen.En: He admired her experience and composure, although he was determined to prove himself.Nl: "De situatie is veranderd, Sven," zuchtte Lotte.En: "The situation has changed, Sven," sighed Lotte.Nl: Ze leunde tegen de tafel, haar blik geconcentreerd.En: She leaned against the table, her gaze focused.Nl: "Er zijn nieuwe ontwikkelingen die we niet kunnen negeren."En: "There are new developments we cannot ignore."Nl: Sven knikte.En: Sven nodded.Nl: "Maar als we de speech nu veranderen, riskeren we dat de boodschap niet krachtig genoeg overkomt."En: "But if we change the speech now, we risk it not coming across powerfully enough."Nl: Ze zaten in een dilemma.En: They were in a dilemma.Nl: Lotte wilde eerlijk zijn, maar Sven vreesde dat te veel openheid hun doel zou ondermijnen.En: Lotte wanted to be honest, but Sven feared that too much openness would undermine their goal.Nl: De druk nam toe terwijl het tijdstip van de toespraak naderde.En: The pressure increased as the time for the speech approached.Nl: "Misschien moet je eenvoudigweg eerlijk zijn, maar voorzichtig," stelde Sven aarzelend voor.En: "Maybe you should just be honest, but careful," suggested Sven hesitantly.Nl: Lotte glimlachte zwakjes.En: Lotte gave a weak smile.Nl: Haar vertrouwen in zijn groeiende inzicht gaf haar moed.En: Her confidence in his growing insight gave her courage.Nl: "Je hebt gelijk, Sven.En: "You're right, Sven.Nl: We moeten de waarheid subtiel maar helder brengen."En: We need to convey the truth subtly but clearly."Nl: De tijd tikte onverbiddelijk door.En: Time ticked away unmercifully.Nl: Vlak voor de conferentie begon, stonden ze tegenover elkaar, hun stemmen verhieven zich boven het geroezemoes.En: Just before the conference began, they stood opposite each other, their voices rising above the hum.Nl: Sven wilde dat de toespraak perfect was, terwijl Lotte besloot trouw aan haar principes te blijven.En: Sven wanted the speech to be perfect, while Lotte decided to stay true to her principles.Nl: Toen ze uiteindelijk het podium betrad, voelde Sven een mix van spanning en anticipatie.En: As she finally took the stage, Sven felt a mix of tension and anticipation.Nl: Lotte opende met een warme maar krachtige stem.En: Lotte opened with a warm yet powerful voice.Nl: Ze verweefde de nieuwe informatie met de oorspronkelijke boodschap, zonder de kernboodschap te verzwakken.En: She wove the new information into the original message without weakening the core message.Nl: Haar woorden veroorzaakten een golf van instemmende knikken onder het publiek.En: Her words caused a wave of nods of agreement among the audience.Nl: De toespraak was overtuigend en eerbiedig, precies zoals Sven had gehoopt.En: The speech was convincing and respectful, exactly as Sven had hoped.Nl: Applaus en waardering stroomden vanaf de zaal.En: Applause and appreciation flowed from the hall.Nl: Sven glimlachte opgelucht en voelde een nieuwe waardering voor de kracht van aanpassing en open communicatie.En: Sven smiled with relief and felt a newfound appreciation for the power of adaptation and open communication.Nl: Hij begreep dat deze ervaring hem waardevolle lessen had geleerd over eerlijkheid en flexibiliteit in de politiek.En: He understood that this experience had taught him valuable lessons about honesty and flexibility in politics.Nl: Nadat de conferentie was afgelopen, liepen Sven en Lotte samen door de hofjes van het Binnenhof, terwijl de avondzon de gebouwen in een gouden gloed hulde.En: After the conference ended, Sven and Lotte walked together through the courtyards of het Binnenhof, as the evening sun bathed the buildings in a golden glow.Nl: Lotte klopte hem vriendelijk op de schouder.En: Lotte patted him kindly on the shoulder.Nl: "We hebben het goed gedaan, Sven.En: "We did well, Sven.Nl: En ik ben blij dat jij aan mijn zijde stond."En: And I'm glad you were by my side."Nl: Die dag, te midden van de rijke geschiedenis en politieke dynamiek van het Binnenhof, had Sven meer geleerd dan hij ooit had verwacht.En: That day, amidst the rich history and political dynamics of het Binnenhof, Sven learned more than he ever expected.Nl: Hij wist dat zijn ervaring met Lotte een nieuwe weg had vrijgemaakt voor zijn toekomst in de politiek.En: He knew that his experience with Lotte had paved a new path for his future in politics. Vocabulary Words:murmur: geroezemoescobbled: geplaveideexuded: straaldentimeless: tijdlozeelegance: elegantiestately: statigenervously: gespannendynamic: dynamischeadmired: bewonderdecomposure: kalmtedetermined: vastberadengaze: blikdevelopments: ontwikkelingendilemma: dilemmaopenness: openheidundermine: ondermijnencourage: moedconvey: brengensubtly: subtielunmercifully: onverbiddelijkanticipated: anticipatiewove: verweefdecore: kernboodschapnodded: knikteapplause: applausappreciation: waarderingadaptation: aanpassinginsight: inzichtbathed: huldeglow: gloed

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: From Market to Masterpiece: Áron's Culinary Quest in Budapest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-06-10-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A Nap sugarai barátságosan simogatták Budapest utcáit.En: The rays of the Sun gently caressed the streets of Budapest.Hu: Késő tavasz volt, a levegő friss, tele virágillattal.En: It was late spring, the air fresh and filled with the scent of flowers.Hu: A budapesti Központi Vásárcsarnok élettel telt.En: The Budapesti Központi Vásárcsarnok was bustling with life.Hu: Áron, Zsófia és István a forgatagban lépkedtek, mindhárman izgatottan a délelőtti vásárlás előtt.En: Áron, Zsófia, and István walked amidst the hustle, all three excited for the morning shopping.Hu: Áron szemei csillogtak az izgalomtól, de belül aggódott.En: Áron's eyes sparkled with excitement, but inside, he was worried.Hu: "Az én főztöm lesz a legjobb," ismételte magában, hogy elűzze a kételyt.En: "My dish will be the best," he repeated to himself to dispel his doubts.Hu: Hogyan fogja meggyőzni az osztálytársait arról, hogy tehetsége van a magyar konyha rejtelmeihez?En: How would he convince his classmates that he has talent for the secrets of Hungarian cuisine?Hu: A vásárcsarnok színes standjai között sétálva Zsófia magabiztosan irányította őket.En: Walking among the colorful stalls of the market, Zsófia confidently led them.Hu: "Itt kezdjük, Áron.En: "We'll start here, Áron.Hu: A legfrissebb zöldségeket erre találod," mutatott egy halom pirosló paradicsomra és zöld paprikára.En: You'll find the freshest vegetables here," she pointed at a pile of red tomatoes and green peppers.Hu: A piac zsibongott, eladók kiabálták ajánlataikat, a turisták fényképeztek.En: The market buzzed with activity, vendors shouted their offers, and tourists took pictures.Hu: István, a józan ész hangja, türelmesen figyelt és néha csendesen hozzászólt.En: István, the voice of reason, listened patiently and occasionally commented quietly.Hu: "Ne siesd el, Áron.En: "Don't rush, Áron.Hu: Ezeknek a dolgoknak idő kell.En: These things take time."Hu: " Áron mosolyogva bólogatott, habár szíve gyorsabban vert.En: Áron nodded with a smile, even though his heart was beating faster.Hu: A tökéletes piknikért küzdött, és ehhez minden részlet fontos volt.En: He was striving for the perfect picnic, and every detail was important.Hu: Sajtok és kolbászok mellett haladtak el, a füstölt szalonna illata csábítóan lengte körbe az orrukat.En: They passed by cheeses and sausages, the tempting aroma of smoked bacon surrounding their noses.Hu: Áron egy pillanatra megállt.En: Áron paused for a moment.Hu: "Mit gondolsz, Zsófi?En: "What do you think, Zsófi?Hu: Melyik kolbászt válasszam a piknikhez?En: Which sausage should I choose for the picnic?"Hu: ""Mangalicát.En: "Mangalica.Hu: Mindig megdobja az ízeket," mosolygott vissza Zsófia, biztatóan.En: It always enhances the flavors," Zsófia smiled back encouragingly.Hu: Áron egyetértett, és gyorsan elrendezte a vásárlást.En: Áron agreed and quickly completed the purchase.Hu: Az idő telt, és több standot is felkerestek.En: Time passed, and they visited several stalls.Hu: Áron azonban hiába keresett egy speciális fűszert, ami nélkül nem készülhetett el az általa tervezett gulyás.En: However, Áron was searching in vain for a special spice without which the planned gulyás could not be completed.Hu: Már-már feladta, amikor a sarkon egy idős asszony standján megpillantotta a paprikát.En: He was about to give up when he spotted the paprika at the stall of an elderly lady around the corner.Hu: "Itt van!En: "There it is!"Hu: " kiáltott fel boldogan, és gyorsan megvette.En: he exclaimed happily, and quickly bought it.Hu: A három barát végül mindent beszerzett.En: The three friends finally gathered everything they needed.Hu: Az út során sokat nevettek, és Áron lassan nyugodtabb lett.En: They laughed a lot along the way, and Áron gradually became calmer.Hu: István a vállát veregette.En: István patted his shoulder.Hu: "Látod, semmi okod a félelemre.En: "See, there's nothing to be afraid of."Hu: "Az iskola zöld füves udvarán Áron megrendezte a pikniket.En: On the school's green grassy yard, Áron arranged the picnic.Hu: A nap lemenőben volt, amikor a gulyás illata végre betöltötte a légkört.En: The sun was setting when the aroma of the gulyás finally filled the air.Hu: Osztálytársai csodálattal nézték az ínycsiklandó tálakat.En: His classmates gazed in admiration at the tantalizing dishes.Hu: "Ez fantasztikus, Áron!En: "This is fantastic, Áron!"Hu: " dicsérték.En: they praised.Hu: Áron úgy érezte, mintha egy nagy súly szállt volna le róla.En: Áron felt as if a great weight had been lifted off his shoulders.Hu: Magabiztosabb lett, a kételyek szertefoszlottak.En: He became more confident, the doubts dissipated.Hu: Tudta, hogy gyakorlással és kitartással minden sikerülhet.En: He knew that with practice and perseverance, anything could be achieved.Hu: A nap végén, látva az elégedett arcokat, Áron szívében büszkeség ömlött szét.En: At the end of the day, seeing the satisfied faces, Áron felt a swell of pride in his heart.Hu: A vásárcsarnok kanyargós ösvényein tett utazás végül nemcsak egy sikeres piknikhez, hanem önmaga megerősítéséhez is vezetett.En: The journey through the winding paths of the market ultimately led not only to a successful picnic but also to the reinforcement of his self-confidence. Vocabulary Words:rays: sugaraigently: barátságosancaressed: simogattákbustling: élettel teltexcitement: izgalomworries: aggódottdispel: elűzzetalent: tehetségesecrets: rejtelmeiconfidently: magabiztosancomment: hozzászólfreshest: legfrissebbvendors: eladókreasonable: józan észoccasionally: néhastriving: küzdötttempting: csábítóanaroma: illataenhances: megdobjaspecial: speciálisspice: fűszertconvince: meggyőzniself-confidence: önmaga megerősítéséhezadmiration: csodálattaltantalizing: ínycsiklandógradually: lassanperseverance: kitartássaldissipated: szertefoszlottakpicnic: pikniketwinding: kanyargós

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Finding Harmony: A Family's Bond with Nature at Thy Cliffs Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-06-09-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Freja stod ved kanten af klipperne og lod blikket glide ud over det vidtstrakte hav.En: Freja stood at the edge of the cliffs and let her gaze wander over the vast sea.Da: Vinden spillede i hendes hår, og solens varme kærtegn fyldte hendes sind med en kortvarig fred.En: The wind played in her hair, and the sun's warm caress filled her mind with a fleeting sense of peace.Da: Denne del af kysten ved Thy National Park var hendes foretrukne sted om sommeren.En: This part of the coast at Thy National Park was her favorite place in the summer.Da: Her kunne hun ofte se sjældne fugle, der kom for at bygge rede på de bølgende klipper.En: Here she could often see rare birds that came to nest on the rolling cliffs.Da: Her ønskede hun at finde fred.En: Here she wished to find tranquility.Da: Men bag hende, på stranden, lød Søren's latter og Elins glade råb.En: But behind her, on the beach, came Søren's laughter and Elin's joyful shouts.Da: Søren, Frejas yngre bror, var altid midtpunkt for opmærksomheden.En: Søren, Freja's younger brother, was always the center of attention.Da: Han elskede sjov og eventyr og ønskede at inddrage alle – især sin ældre, mere tilbagetrukne søster.En: He loved fun and adventure and wanted to include everyone—especially his older, more reserved sister.Da: "Freja, kom, vi mangler dig til vikingegolf!"En: "Freja, come, we need you for viking golf!"Da: råbte Søren ivrigt.En: shouted Søren eagerly.Da: Freja sukkede lidt, men vidste, at hun måtte hjælpe med at sætte picnicen op, før hun kunne stikke af til sit eget hjørne af paradis.En: Freja sighed a little but knew she had to help set up the picnic before she could sneak away to her own corner of paradise.Da: Tiden gik, og tæpper blev lagt ud, kurve blev åbnet, og snart duftede luften af nybagt brød og friskfangede fisk.En: Time passed, blankets were laid out, baskets opened, and soon the air smelled of freshly baked bread and freshly caught fish.Da: Da de endelig var sat, med en undskyldning om at skulle tjekke noget, sneg Freja sig væk mod de mere isolerede klippeformationer.En: When they were finally settled, with an excuse to check something, Freja snuck away toward the more isolated rock formations.Da: Her, omgivet af bølgernes brusen, fandt hun sin plads.En: Here, surrounded by the roar of the waves, she found her spot.Da: Hun satte sig stille og tog sin kikkert frem.En: She sat quietly and took out her binoculars.Da: Hendes hjerte sprang ved synet af en sjælden havørn, majestætisk og stolt, der kredsede højt over hende.En: Her heart leaped at the sight of a rare sea eagle, majestic and proud, circling high above her.Da: I sin iver fordybede hun sig i dette magiske øjeblik, men i et øjebliks glæde kaldte hun på sin bror for at få del i synet.En: In her excitement, she got caught up in this magical moment, but in a moment of joy, she called for her brother to share in the sight.Da: "Søren!En: "Søren!Da: Se, se der!"En: Look, look there!"Da: råbte hun og glemte for en kort stund sin trang til isolation.En: she shouted, forgetting for a brief moment her urge for isolation.Da: Søren's nysgerrighed udløste en kædereaktion.En: Søren's curiosity triggered a chain reaction.Da: Hele familien rejste sig, greb deres kikkerter og strømmede hen mod Frejas sted.En: The whole family got up, grabbed their binoculars, and streamed toward Freja's spot.Da: Freja så til, bange for at de ville skræmme fuglen væk.En: Freja watched, afraid they would scare the bird away.Da: Men til hendes overraskelse satte de sig lydløst ved siden af hende.En: But to her surprise, they sat down quietly beside her.Da: Sammen, næsten åndeløse, delte de synet af havørnen.En: Together, almost breathless, they shared the sight of the sea eagle.Da: Øjeblikket blev et, hvor stilhed talte højere end ord.En: The moment became one where silence spoke louder than words.Da: Freja følte en ny forståelse vokse i sig.En: Freja felt a new understanding grow within her.Da: Måske kunne hendes familie være en del af denne skønhed, uden at den blev ødelagt.En: Perhaps her family could be part of this beauty without ruining it.Da: Da havørnen til sidst svævede væk, blev hun siddende og følte en uventet varme risle gennem sig.En: When the sea eagle finally soared away, she remained seated, feeling an unexpected warmth trickle through her.Da: I løbet af eftermiddagen gik de roligt tilbage til picnicen.En: Throughout the afternoon, they walked calmly back to the picnic.Da: Fuglene fløj rundt dem, og Freja smilede til Søren, som om hun havde fundet en dybere forbindelse til både naturen og sin familie.En: Birds flew around them, and Freja smiled at Søren, as if she had found a deeper connection to both nature and her family.Da: Midt i latteren og den stille forening havde hun fundet balancen mellem sine ønsker og familiens kærlighed.En: Amidst the laughter and quiet unity, she had found the balance between her desires and her family's love. Vocabulary Words:cliffs: klippernegaze: blikketvast: vidtstraktecaress: kærtegnfleet: kortvarigrare: sjældnenest: bygge redetranquility: fredlaughter: lattershouts: råbcenter of attention: midtpunkt for opmærksomhedenreserved: tilbagetrukneeagerly: ivrigtsneak: snegisolation: isolationisolated: isolerederoar: brusenbinoculars: kikkertleaped: sprangmajestic: majestætiskeagle: havnørnproud: stoltcircling: kredsedechain reaction: kædereaktionquietly: lydløstbreathless: åndeløseunexpected: uventetwarmth: varmetrickle: risleconnection: forbindelse

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Lost in Laughter: Jungle Misadventures with Monkeys Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-06-09-22-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: En la espesa jungla de la selva amazónica, los sonidos de aves y animales llenaban el aire de vida.En: In the thick jungle of the selva amazónica, the sounds of birds and animals filled the air with life.Es: Esteban y Lucía caminaban emocionados siguiendo a su grupo en una visita guiada.En: Esteban and Lucía walked excitedly following their group on a guided tour.Es: La vegetación era densa y vibrante, un mosaico de verdes con destellos de sol que se filtraban entre las hojas altas.En: The vegetation was dense and vibrant, a mosaic of greens with bursts of sunlight filtering through the tall leaves.Es: Para Esteban, este lugar era un sueño hecho realidad.En: For Esteban, this place was a dream come true.Es: Él quería impresionar a Lucía con su conocimiento sobre la naturaleza.En: He wanted to impress Lucía with his knowledge of nature.Es: Mientras seguían andando, la curiosidad de Esteban lo llevó a tomar un atajo por un sendero invisible.En: As they continued walking, Esteban's curiosity led him to take a shortcut down an invisible path.Es: "Por aquí parece interesante", dijo, queriendo mostrar valentía.En: "This way looks interesting," he said, wanting to show courage.Es: Lucía sonrió, conociendo bien las aventuras inesperadas de la selva.En: Lucía smiled, well aware of the unexpected adventures of the jungle.Es: Pronto, los sonidos conocidos de su grupo quedaron atrás.En: Soon, the familiar sounds of their group were left behind.Es: Solo se escuchaban sus pasos sobre las hojas secas del otoño.En: Only their footsteps on the dry autumn leaves could be heard.Es: "Creo que nos desviamos", dijo Lucía con calma, notando que ya no había rastro del grupo.En: "I think we got off track," Lucía said calmly, noticing that there was no longer any trace of the group.Es: Esteban, rascándose la cabeza, sacó su teléfono.En: Esteban, scratching his head, took out his phone.Es: Su idea era usar una aplicación de mapas, algo anticuada pero supuestamente útil.En: His idea was to use a map application, somewhat outdated but supposedly useful.Es: "Podemos encontrar el camino", aseguró, tratando de mostrarse seguro.En: "We can find the way," he assured, trying to seem confident.Es: Sin embargo, el mapa les jugó una mala pasada, llevándolos en direcciones erróneas.En: However, the map gave them a bad turn, leading them in the wrong directions.Es: El tiempo pasaba.En: Time passed.Es: Pronto llegaron a un claro del bosque donde fueron recibidos por un coro de monos curiosos.En: Soon they arrived at a clearing in the forest where they were greeted by a chorus of curious monkeys.Es: Uno de ellos, pequeño y astuto, tomó el teléfono de Esteban y saltó a una rama alta.En: One of them, small and clever, took Esteban's phone and jumped onto a high branch.Es: Comenzó una persecución graciosa, Esteban tropezando y soltando risas nerviosas.En: A funny chase began, with Esteban stumbling and letting out nervous laughs.Es: "¡Monito travieso!En: "Monito mischievous!Es: ", exclamó Lucía, acercándose con tranquilidad.En: ", exclaimed Lucía, approaching calmly.Es: Lucía tenía una idea.En: Lucía had an idea.Es: Con una sonrisa y algunos frutos de un árbol cercano, logró atraer la atención de los monos.En: With a smile and some fruits from a nearby tree, she managed to attract the monkeys' attention.Es: Su calma y paciencia rindieron frutos, devolviendo el teléfono casi como si fuera un pequeño juego.En: Her calmness and patience paid off, returning the phone almost as if it were a little game.Es: En ese momento, oyeron risas.En: At that moment, they heard laughter.Es: No tan lejos, el grupo de turistas disfrutaba de un descanso, aliviados de ver a Esteban y Lucía de regreso.En: Not too far away, the group of tourists enjoyed a rest, relieved to see Esteban and Lucía back.Es: Esteban aprendió algo valioso aquel día.En: Esteban learned something valuable that day.Es: No siempre se trata de saberlo todo, sino de disfrutar el viaje.En: It's not always about knowing everything, but about enjoying the journey.Es: Lucía lo sabía bien, y todas las risas compartidas parecían ser parte del plan.En: Lucía knew it well, and all the shared laughter seemed to be part of the plan.Es: Mientras regresaban juntos al grupo, ¡las historias de los monos y la aventura hicieron que la experiencia fuera inolvidable!En: As they returned together to the group, the stories of the monkeys and the adventure made the experience unforgettable! Vocabulary Words:jungle: la junglasounds: los sonidosdense: densavibrant: vibrantemosaic: un mosaicosunlight: los destellos de solleaves: las hojasknowledge: el conocimientopath: el senderocuriosity: la curiosidadadventure: la aventurafootsteps: los pasostrace: el rastromap application: una aplicación de mapasclever: astutochase: la persecuciónnervous laughs: las risas nerviosasmonkey: el monitotree: el árbolfruits: los frutosattention: la atenciónpatience: la pacienciagame: el juegolaughter: las risastourists: los turistasrest: el descansoexperience: la experienciavaluable: valiosoplan: el planjourney: el viaje

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Rekindling the Past: Jisoo's Day of Serendipitous Reunions Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-06-08-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 화창한 늦봄의 오후, 경복궁은 관광객들로 북적였습니다.En: On a sunny late spring afternoon, Gyeongbokgung was bustling with tourists.Ko: 나무들은 푸르른 잎을 자랑하고, 화려한 꽃들이 정원을 물들였습니다.En: The trees boasted lush green leaves, and colorful flowers adorned the garden.Ko: 지수는 오늘 아침 웃는 얼굴로 출근을 준비하다가 출근을 포기하기로 했습니다.En: This morning, Jisoo prepared for work with a smile but then decided to skip work altogether.Ko: 그녀의 마음속에서 일 년간 저장해 놓은 감성들이 솟아나왔습니다.En: Emotions she had bottled up for a year surged within her.Ko: 오늘은 사무실 일을 뒤로하고 모험을 떠나기로 했습니다.En: Today, she chose to leave office work behind and embark on an adventure.Ko: 대학교 시절, 매년 늦봄이 되면 지수와 친구들은 경복궁을 찾았습니다.En: During her university days, every late spring, Jisoo and her friends visited Gyeongbokgung.Ko: 그곳에서 열리는 전통 공연은 그들에게 특별한 추억이었습니다.En: The traditional performances held there were special memories for them.Ko: 지수는 오늘, 그 옛날의 추억을 되찾고 싶었습니다.En: Today, Jisoo wanted to relive those memories from the past.Ko: 하지만 대학 졸업 이후 다혜와 민지와의 관계는 서서히 멀어졌습니다.En: However, after graduating from college, her relationship with Da-hye and Minji slowly grew distant.Ko: 그녀는 '너무 멀리 떨어진 것은 아닐까'하며 걱정했습니다. 그러나 오늘, 그녀는 이를 두려워하지 않기로 했습니다.En: She worried, "Have we grown too far apart?" But today, she decided not to fear it.Ko: 경복궁에 도착한 지수는 많은 사람들 속에서 과거의 친구들을 찾기 시작했습니다.En: Arriving at Gyeongbokgung, Jisoo began searching for her old friends among the crowd.Ko: 떨리는 마음을 다잡으며 전통 공연이 열리는 곳으로 갔습니다.En: Steadying her nervous heart, she headed to where the traditional performance was taking place.Ko: 사람들이 북적이는 중에, 그 음악 소리는 그녀에게 익숙한 향수를 안겨주었습니다.En: Amidst the bustling people, the music brought a familiar nostalgia to her.Ko: 그리고 그 곳에서, 마치 운명처럼 그녀가 보게 된 얼굴들은 바로 다혜와 민지였습니다.En: And there, as if by fate, the faces she saw were Da-hye and Minji.Ko: 지수는 놀란 표정으로 다가가 말했습니다. '정말 여기서 만날 줄은 몰랐어요!'En: With a surprised expression, Jisoo approached and said, "I really didn't expect to meet you here!"Ko: 다혜와 민지는 환한 미소로 그녀를 맞아주었습니다.En: Da-hye and Minji welcomed her with bright smiles.Ko: '역시 우리의 경복궁이지. 이런 날이 올 줄 알았어요,' 민지가 말했습니다.En: "It's our Gyeongbokgung, after all. We knew this day would come," remarked Minji.Ko: 그들은 함께 앉아 공연을 감상하며, 옛날 이야기를 나누기 시작했습니다.En: Together, they sat and enjoyed the performance, sharing stories of the past.Ko: 시간은 빠르게 흘렀습니다.En: Time flew by quickly.Ko: 점심이 지나고, 어느덧 해가 기울고 있었습니다.En: After lunch, the sun was already setting.Ko: 지수는 지금 이 순간이 얼마만큼 소중한지를 실감했습니다.En: Jisoo realized just how precious this moment was.Ko: 친구들과 나눈 이야기들은 그녀의 마음속에서 오래도록 남을 것입니다.En: The conversations she had with her friends would remain in her heart for a long time.Ko: 집으로 돌아가는 길에 지수는 생각했습니다. '인생은 일만으로 이루어지는 게 아니야. 친구, 그리고 즐거움도 중요한 거야.'En: On her way back home, Jisoo thought, "Life isn't just about work. Friends and joy are important too."Ko: 그녀는 앞으로 친구들과의 시간을 더 소중히 하기로 마음속으로 결심했습니다.En: She made a mental resolution to cherish the time with her friends more dearly.Ko: 오늘 지수는 경복궁에서 잃어버린 시간을 되찾았고, 앞으로의 삶에 대한 새로운 결심을 안고 집으로 향했습니다.En: Today, Jisoo regained lost time at Gyeongbokgung and headed home with a new resolution for her future life. Vocabulary Words:bustling: 북적였습니다adorned: 물들였습니다bottled up: 저장해 놓은surged: 솟아나왔습니다embark: 떠나기로performances: 공연relive: 되찾고distant: 멀어졌습니다nostalgia: 향수fate: 운명remarked: 말했습니다precious: 소중한resolution: 결심tourists: 관광객들cherish: 소중히traditional: 전통performance: 공연reminisce: 옛날 이야기를 나누기graduating: 졸업steadiness: 떨리는 마음을 다잡으surprised expression: 놀란 표정embark: 떠나기로 했습니다cherish: 소중히 하기로embraced: 맞아주었습니다steadied: 다잡으며conversation: 이야기를 나누기resolve: 결심precious: 소중한emotions: 감성들resolution: 결심

Fluent Fiction - French: Preserving Wisdom: A Journey of Hope and Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-06-07-22-34-01-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Entre les murs délabrés d'une ancienne école, le soleil d'été perce à travers les fenêtres brisées, illuminant les vestiges d'une époque révolue.En: Between the dilapidated walls of an old school, the summer sun pierces through the broken windows, illuminating the remnants of a bygone era.Fr: Les couloirs sont silencieux, mais de petits signes de vie persistent.En: The hallways are silent, but small signs of life persist.Fr: Luc, un adolescent aux yeux déterminés, parcourt ces vestiges.En: Luc, a teenager with determined eyes, traverses these remnants.Fr: Son objectif est clair : préserver le savoir.En: His goal is clear: to preserve knowledge.Fr: Luc marche lentement.En: Luc walks slowly.Fr: Il passe devant des salles de classe vides, leurs tableaux couverts de poussière.En: He passes by empty classrooms, their boards covered in dust.Fr: Il sait qu'un trésor est caché ici, dans la bibliothèque oubliée, un dernier refuge de connaissances.En: He knows there is a treasure hidden here, in the forgotten library, a last refuge of knowledge.Fr: Avec lui, Élodie, son amie fidèle, le suit de près.En: With him, Élodie, his loyal friend, follows closely.Fr: Elle est pratique et calme, mais une peur la hante secrètement : celle de ne jamais quitter cet endroit.En: She is practical and calm, but a fear secretly haunts her: that of never leaving this place.Fr: "Hugo arrive bientôt," dit Élodie avec nervosité.En: "Hugo is arriving soon," says Élodie nervously.Fr: Hugo est un nouvel arrivant dans leur petit groupe.En: Hugo is a newcomer to their small group.Fr: Luc n'est pas sûr de lui faire confiance.En: Luc is not sure he trusts him.Fr: Hugo est malin, et son passé est mystérieux.En: Hugo is clever, and his past is mysterious.Fr: Tous les trois se retrouvent devant la porte de la bibliothèque.En: All three meet in front of the library door.Fr: Luc pousse la porte avec précaution.En: Luc pushes the door cautiously.Fr: Le grincement résonne dans le silence.En: The creaking echoes in the silence.Fr: Des livres sont là, empilés, poussiéreux, mais précieux, témoins du passé.En: Books are there, stacked, dusty, but precious, witnesses of the past.Fr: "Voilà notre avenir," murmure Luc en entrant.En: "This is our future," Luc murmurs as he enters.Fr: Mais l'extérieur est dangereux.En: But outside is dangerous.Fr: Des groupes de pillards rôdent.En: Groups of looters roam.Fr: Luc se demande s'ils devraient s'enfuir avec tout ce qu'ils peuvent porter.En: Luc wonders if they should flee with all they can carry.Fr: Mais Hugo a un autre plan.En: But Hugo has another plan.Fr: Il veut quitter la ville et chercher un lieu sûr dont tout le monde parle.En: He wants to leave the city and look for a safe place everyone talks about.Fr: "Nous devons partir," presse Hugo.En: "We must leave," urges Hugo.Fr: "C'est notre chance."En: "It's our chance."Fr: Luc hésite.En: Luc hesitates.Fr: Il tient tant à ces livres.En: He holds these books so dearly.Fr: Mais il regarde Élodie, puis Hugo.En: But he looks at Élodie, then Hugo.Fr: L'avenir n'est pas seulement dans les livres, mais aussi avec eux, ses amis.En: The future is not only in the books, but also with them, his friends.Fr: Son cœur balance.En: His heart is torn.Fr: Soudain, du bruit à l'extérieur.En: Suddenly, noise outside.Fr: Les pillards arrivent, menaçants.En: The looters are arriving, threatening.Fr: Le temps manque.En: Time is running out.Fr: Luc doit agir.En: Luc must act.Fr: Avec détermination, il prend quelques livres essentiels, les plus importants.En: With determination, he takes a few essential books, the most important ones.Fr: Puis, il mène le groupe à l'extérieur, laissant derrière lui une partie du précieux savoir.En: Then, he leads the group outside, leaving behind part of the precious knowledge.Fr: Mais il a compris.En: But he understands.Fr: Ces pages peuvent être perdues, mais tant que les gens survivent et apprennent, le savoir peut être reconstruit.En: These pages can be lost, but as long as people survive and learn, knowledge can be rebuilt.Fr: L'air est frais dehors, le soleil éclatant illumine leur route.En: The air is fresh outside, the bright sun illuminates their path.Fr: Ensemble, ils marchent vers l'horizon, vers ce sanctuaire dont parlait Hugo.En: Together, they walk towards the horizon, towards the sanctuary Hugo spoke of.Fr: Luc sait que même s'ils ont laissé des choses derrière eux, l'important est ce qu'ils portent en eux.En: Luc knows that even if they have left things behind, what matters is what they carry within them.Fr: Dans ce monde brisé, l'avenir commence avec des cœurs pleins d'espoir et de courage.En: In this broken world, the future begins with hearts full of hope and courage.Fr: Et Luc a trouvé ce qui compte vraiment : l'amitié et la promesse d'un jour nouveau.En: And Luc has found what truly counts: friendship and the promise of a new day. Vocabulary Words:the walls: les mursthe remnants: les vestigesdilapidated: délabrésthe knowledge: le savoirthe hallways: les couloirsthe classroom: la salle de classethe dust: la poussièreforgotten: oubliéea refuge: un refugeloyal: fidèlethe past: le passéprecious: précieuxthe witnesses: les témoinsthe looters: les pillardsto flee: s'enfuira chance: une chancedetermination: la déterminationto lead: menerto rebuild: reconstruireto persevere: persévérerilluminating: illuminantdangerous: dangereuxto haunt: hantermysterious: mystérieuxto stack: empileressential: essentielsthe sanctuary: le sanctuairethe horizon: l'horizonthe courage: le couragethe future: l'avenir

Fluent Fiction - French: Discovering Paris: Art, Ankle Sprains, and Unexpected Treasures Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-06-06-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Élodie admire les rues pavées de Montmartre, son carnet à croquis dans une main, une canne empruntée dans l'autre.En: Élodie admires the cobbled streets of Montmartre, her sketchbook in one hand and a borrowed cane in the other.Fr: Le printemps est là, les fleurs éclatent et la brise douce sent le lilas.En: Spring is here, flowers are blooming, and the gentle breeze smells of lilac.Fr: Mais Élodie, une artiste ambitieuse, ne remarque qu'à peine la beauté qui l'entoure.En: But Élodie, an ambitious artist, barely notices the beauty surrounding her.Fr: Son esprit est accaparé par son projet : capturer l'âme de Paris sur papier.En: Her mind is consumed with her project: capturing the soul of Paris on paper.Fr: À côté d'elle, Jules ajuste son appareil photo.En: Beside her, Jules adjusts his camera.Fr: Il est un photographe local, passionné par les moments spontanés que la ville lui offre.En: He is a local photographer, passionate about the spontaneous moments the city offers him.Fr: "Voilà, Élodie, c'est le meilleur endroit pour commencer," dit-il en montrant la place tout en haut de la colline.En: "Here, Élodie, this is the best place to start," he says, pointing to the square at the top of the hill.Fr: Camille, la cousine d'Élodie, fronce les sourcils derrière eux.En: Camille, Élodie's cousin, furrows her brow behind them.Fr: "Tu devrais peut-être te reposer, Élodie.En: "You might need to rest, Élodie.Fr: Ta cheville est encore enflée."En: Your ankle is still swollen."Fr: Élodie hoche la tête, mais elle est déterminée.En: Élodie nods, but she is determined.Fr: "Ça va aller, Camille.En: "It'll be fine, Camille.Fr: Je ne veux pas perdre un seul instant de cette inspiration."En: I don't want to miss a single moment of this inspiration."Fr: Ses yeux pétillent derrière ses lunettes.En: Her eyes sparkle behind her glasses.Fr: Les trois se déplacent lentement vers la place du Tertre, le cœur historique des artistes du quartier.En: The three of them slowly move towards the Place du Tertre, the historic heart of the neighborhood's artists.Fr: Les peintres et caricaturistes sont déjà installés, leurs œuvres pleines de vie et de couleurs.En: Painters and caricaturists are already set up, their works full of life and color.Fr: Élodie s'assoit avec précaution sur le rebord d'une fontaine, sort son carnet, et commence à dessiner les scènes animées sous ses yeux.En: Élodie carefully sits on the edge of a fountain, takes out her sketchbook, and begins sketching the lively scenes before her.Fr: Le temps passe.En: Time passes.Fr: Les rires des touristes, le cliquetis des tasses de café et le murmure lointain des musiciens de rue emplissent l'air.En: The laughter of tourists, the clinking of coffee cups, and the distant murmur of street musicians fill the air.Fr: Élodie est absorbée, elle ignore la douleur sourde de sa cheville.En: Élodie is absorbed, ignoring the dull pain in her ankle.Fr: Elle esquisse rapidement un mime en action, ses gestes amplifiés par la joie d'un petit public.En: She quickly sketches a mime in action, his gestures amplified by the joy of a small audience.Fr: Tout à coup, elle se penche trop en avant.En: Suddenly, she leans too far forward.Fr: Sa canne tombe au sol et elle vacille.En: Her cane falls to the ground and she wobbles.Fr: Jules, attentif, la rattrape juste à temps.En: Jules, attentive, catches her just in time.Fr: "Attention !"En: "Careful!"Fr: s'exclame-t-il, l'aidant à se stabiliser.En: he exclaims, helping her regain her balance.Fr: Leurs regards se croisent, un moment de compréhension silencieuse passe entre eux.En: Their eyes meet, a moment of silent understanding passes between them.Fr: Camille, soulagée mais inquiète, propose : "Et si nous faisions une pause, hein ?En: Camille, relieved but concerned, suggests, "What if we take a break, huh?Fr: Juste un moment."En: Just for a moment."Fr: Élodie hésite, mais l'élan de Jules la convainc.En: Élodie hesitates, but Jules' encouragement convinces her.Fr: "Il y a un café charmant pas loin.En: "There's a lovely café nearby.Fr: On pourrait y aller.En: We could go there.Fr: Tu verras, la vue est unique."En: You'll see, the view is unique."Fr: Ils partent donc ensemble, Élodie s'appuyant sur Jules et Camille marchant à leurs côtés.En: And so, they leave together, Élodie leaning on Jules and Camille walking beside them.Fr: Au café, avec une vue imprenable sur Paris, Élodie réalise quelque chose d'important.En: At the café, with a breathtaking view of Paris, Élodie realizes something important.Fr: Elle pose ses crayons et s'accorde un instant pour savourer l'instant présent.En: She sets her pencils down and takes a moment to savor the present.Fr: "Tu avais raison, Camille," avoue-t-elle avec un sourire fatigué mais paisible.En: "You were right, Camille," she admits with a tired but peaceful smile.Fr: "Je dois aussi apprécier le voyage, pas seulement le résultat."En: "I must also enjoy the journey, not just the result."Fr: Camille hoche la tête, satisfaite.En: Camille nods, satisfied.Fr: Élodie a découvert qu'accepter de l'aide et ralentir parfois peut offrir des trésors inattendus.En: Élodie has discovered that accepting help and slowing down sometimes can bring unexpected treasures.Fr: Assise là, entourée de ses amis, elle sent que ses croquis prennent vie, enrichis d'une nouvelle perspective, celle de la patience et de la camaraderie.En: Sitting there, surrounded by her friends, she feels her sketches come to life, enriched with a new perspective, that of patience and camaraderie.Fr: La journée se termine avec le crépuscule enveloppant Montmartre de sa lumière dorée.En: The day ends with dusk enveloping Montmartre in its golden light.Fr: Un moment mémorable pour Élodie, qui apprend que, même avec des défis, l'art se nourrit de l'instant et des connexions humaines.En: A memorable moment for Élodie, who learns that, even with challenges, art feeds on the moment and human connections. Vocabulary Words:the cobbled streets: les rues pavéesthe sketchbook: le carnet à croquisthe cane: la cannethe breeze: la briseambitious: ambitieuseto capture: capturerto adjust: ajusterspontaneous: spontanésthe square: la placeto furrow: froncerto swell: enflerto sparkle: pétillerthe fountain: la fontainelively: animéesthe murmur: le murmuredull: sourdto sketch: esquissergestures: les gestesto lean: se pencherto wobble: vacillerto regain: se stabiliserrelieved: soulagéeto convince: convaincrebreathtaking: imprenableto savor: savourerto enjoy: apprécierpeaceful: paisibleto enrich: enrichirthe perspective: la perspectivedusk: le crépuscule

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Midsummer Revelations in Rosenborg: A Night of Closure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-06-05-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: På en lys sommeraften i hjertet af København fyldtes Rosenborg Slotshave med mennesker.En: On a bright summer evening in the heart of København, Rosenborg Slotshave filled with people.Da: Det var Sankt Hans Aften, en festlig lejlighed, hvor venner og familier samledes for at fejre midsommerens glæder.En: It was Sankt Hans Aften, a festive occasion where friends and families gathered to celebrate the joys of midsummer.Da: Duften af blomstrende roser svævede i luften, mens lanterner kastede et varmt skær over de farverige blomsterbede.En: The scent of blooming roses floated in the air as lanterns cast a warm glow over the colorful flower beds.Da: Kasper gik ind gennem havens smukke indgang.En: Kasper entered through the garden's beautiful entrance.Da: Han var 32 år gammel og havde en passion for historie.En: He was 32 years old and had a passion for history.Da: I aften håbede han at genoplive minderne fra fortiden, især de tidspunkter, han havde delt med en særlig person: Lise.En: Tonight, he hoped to relive memories from the past, especially the times he had shared with a special person: Lise.Da: For mange år siden var deres forhold endt uden klare svar, og denne midtsommeraften ønskede han både at genfinde venskabet eller finde afslutningen, der havde manglet.En: Many years ago, their relationship had ended without clear answers, and this midsummer night he wished both to rekindle the friendship or find the closure that was missing.Da: Men mængden var stor, og Kasper så hurtigt, at Lise allerede var i selskab med en mand ved navn Mikkel.En: But the crowd was large, and Kasper quickly saw that Lise was already in the company of a man named Mikkel.Da: De lo og delte minder fra deres egne oplevelser.En: They laughed and shared memories from their own experiences.Da: Kasper følte en knude inde i sig.En: Kasper felt a knot inside him.Da: Han ville så gerne nærme sig Lise, men usikkerheden nagede.En: He wanted so much to approach Lise, but uncertainty gnawed at him.Da: Problemet var ikke blot folkemængden, men også Kaspers tvivl i sit hjerte.En: The problem was not just the crowd but also Kasper's doubts in his heart.Da: Mens skoven omkring dunkelhede mere, lød lyden af musik og latter gennem haven.En: As the forest around grew darker, the sound of music and laughter echoed through the garden.Da: Kasper sad alene på en bænk et stykke fra festen, så på Lise i afstand og tænkte tilbage på alle de øjeblikke, de havde haft.En: Kasper sat alone on a bench a short distance from the party, watching Lise from afar and thinking back on all the moments they had shared.Da: Tiden gik langsomt, men Kasper vidste, at han måtte gøre noget.En: Time passed slowly, but Kasper knew he had to do something.Da: Han ønskede ikke at forlade haven uden et forsøg på at genoprette forbindelsen.En: He didn't want to leave the garden without an attempt to restore the connection.Da: Da bålet endelig blev tændt, dansede flammerne mod nattehimlen, og det virkede som om det var hans tegn.En: When the bonfire was finally lit, the flames danced against the night sky, and it seemed like his sign.Da: Modet voksede i ham, og han besluttede, at det var nu eller aldrig.En: Courage grew within him, and he decided it was now or never.Da: Kasper gik hen mod Lise, hver et skridt en sejr over hans tøven.En: Kasper walked toward Lise, every step a victory over his hesitation.Da: "Lise," kaldte han med en let rysten i stemmen.En: "Lise," he called with a slight tremble in his voice.Da: Hun vendte sig om, overrasket, men smilede varmt da hun genkendte ham.En: She turned around, surprised, but smiled warmly when she recognized him.Da: De talte lidt om gamle dage, forlegenheden mærkbar men ikke uovervindelig.En: They talked a bit about the old days, the awkwardness palpable but not insurmountable.Da: Kasper nævnte deres ubesvarede slutning, og i det øjeblik kom Mikkel hoppende glad til dem.En: Kasper mentioned their unanswered ending, and at that moment Mikkel cheerfully hopped over to them.Da: Han anede intet om den underliggende spænding og udstrålede kun glæde over bål og fest.En: He was unaware of the underlying tension and radiated only joy over the bonfire and festivity.Da: Trods afbrydelsen formåede Kasper og Lise at dele deres følelser om fortiden.En: Despite the interruption, Kasper and Lise managed to share their feelings about the past.Da: Samtalen var ærlig og let tilspidset, men bragte den klarhed, Kasper havde søgt.En: The conversation was honest and somewhat pointed, but it brought the clarity Kasper had been seeking.Da: De enedes om at holde kontakten, men begge vidste også, at tiden havde ændret dem.En: They agreed to keep in touch, but both also knew that time had changed them.Da: Haven, nu badet i bålens glød, repræsenterede på sin vis den afslutning, Kasper havde brug for.En: The garden, now bathed in the glow of the bonfire, symbolized in a way the closure Kasper needed.Da: Han følte sig lettere, i fred med fortidens flygtighed, og klar til at omfavne de nye oplevelser, som livet måtte bringe.En: He felt lighter, at peace with the fleeting nature of the past, and ready to embrace the new experiences that life might bring.Da: Sankt Hans Aften var både en slutning og en ny begyndelse for ham i Rosenborg Slotshaves skønhed.En: Sankt Hans Aften was both an ending and a new beginning for him in the beauty of Rosenborg Slotshave. Vocabulary Words:heart: hjertetfilled: fyldtesjoys: glædercast: kastedeentrance: indgangpassion: passionrelive: genopliverekindle: genfindeclosure: afslutningcrowd: mængdenknot: knudegnawed: nagedebench: bænkdistance: afstandbonfire: bålflames: flammernecourage: modethesitation: tøventremble: rystenawkwardness: forlegenhedenpalpable: mærkbarhopped: hoppendetension: spændingradiated: udstråledeclarity: klarhedembrace: omfavnefleeting: flygtighedglow: glødlighter: letterepeace: fred

Fluent Fiction - Italian: The Science of Gifting: Giovanni's Museum Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-06-01-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Il sole primaverile illuminava le strade di Milano mentre Giovanni, Alessandra e Marcello entravano nel Museo della Scienza.En: The spring sun illuminated the streets of Milano as Giovanni, Alessandra, and Marcello entered the Museo della Scienza.It: Il loro obiettivo era chiaro: trovare un regalo perfetto per la sorella di Giovanni, una grande appassionata di scienza.En: Their goal was clear: to find the perfect gift for Giovanni's sister, a big science enthusiast.It: Camminando attraverso il museo, i loro occhi brillavano di curiosità, ma Giovanni sentiva il peso della decisione.En: As they walked through the museum, their eyes shone with curiosity, but Giovanni felt the weight of the decision.It: La sezione del negozio di souvenir era un mondo di meraviglie.En: The souvenir shop section was a world of wonders.It: La luce brillante illuminava scaffali pieni di giocattoli educativi, libri colorati e kit scientifici.En: Bright light illuminated shelves full of educational toys, colorful books, and scientific kits.It: Famiglie e bambini vagavano entusiasti, commentando le straordinarie invenzioni.En: Families and children wandered excitedly, commenting on the extraordinary inventions.It: Giovanni non riusciva a distogliere lo sguardo dai tre oggetti che aveva adocchiato.En: Giovanni couldn't take his eyes off the three objects he had spotted.It: Un set di chimica scintillante, un libro affascinante sull'astronomia, e un puzzle di dinosauri dalle forme insolite.En: A sparkling chemistry set, a fascinating book on astronomy, and a dinosaur puzzle of unusual shapes.It: Si strofinò il mento, indeciso.En: He rubbed his chin, undecided.It: La sua sorella avrebbe adorato ciascuno di questi regali.En: His sister would have loved each of these gifts.It: "Mio consiglio è il libro," suggerì Alessandra con entusiasmo.En: "My advice is the book," suggested Alessandra enthusiastically.It: "Lei ama le stelle, ricordi?"En: "She loves the stars, remember?"It: "Invece, io sceglierei il set di chimica," disse Marcello, scuotendo leggermente la testa.En: "Instead, I would choose the chemistry set," said Marcello, shaking his head slightly.It: "Passerebbe ore a sperimentare."En: "She would spend hours experimenting."It: Giovanni ascoltava, preso nel vortice dei loro suggerimenti, ma ogni opzione sembrava ugualmente intrigante.En: Giovanni listened, caught in the whirlwind of their suggestions, but every option seemed equally intriguing.It: Il tempo passava e la sua indecisione cresceva.En: Time was passing, and his indecision was growing.It: La paura di deludere sua sorella lo paralizzava.En: The fear of disappointing his sister paralyzed him.It: Ma nel profondo, una piccola voce si fece strada.En: But deep down, a small voice made its way through.It: Il puzzle di dinosauri.En: The dinosaur puzzle.It: Giovanni si ricordò di quanto sua sorella amasse giocare e scoprire cose nuove.En: Giovanni remembered how much his sister loved to play and discover new things.It: Forse questa sarebbe stata l'idea giusta.En: Perhaps this would be the right idea.It: "Sarà il puzzle," dichiarò infine, nonostante i suoi amici avessero opinioni diverse.En: "It will be the puzzle," he finally declared, despite his friends having different opinions.It: Alla cassa, mentre pagava, sentiva ansia e speranza mescolarsi.En: At the cashier, as he paid, he felt anxiety and hope mix.It: "Spero piacerà," mormorò.En: "I hope she'll like it," he murmured.It: Più tardi, mentre uscivano dal museo, Giovanni si rese conto di una grande verità.En: Later, as they left the museum, Giovanni realized a great truth.It: Non si trattava di scegliere il regalo perfetto.En: It wasn't about choosing the perfect gift.It: Era il pensiero, l'amore dietro la scelta, che contava davvero.En: It was the thought, the love behind the choice, that really mattered.It: Abbracciò i suoi amici, grato per il loro supporto e sicuro della sua scelta.En: He hugged his friends, grateful for their support and confident in his choice.It: Con il sole che iniziava a tramontare, Giovanni camminava verso casa con il regalo avvolto tra le mani.En: With the sun beginning to set, Giovanni walked home with the gift wrapped in his hands.It: Nel suo cuore, sapeva di aver fatto una buona scelta e che sua sorella avrebbe trovato gioia e scoperta nel colorato mondo dei dinosauri.En: In his heart, he knew he had made a good choice and that his sister would find joy and discovery in the colorful world of dinosaurs. Vocabulary Words:the sun: il solethe goal: l'obiettivothe gift: il regaloenthusiast: l'appassionatacuriosity: la curiositàthe decision: la decisionethe souvenir shop: il negozio di souvenirthe world: il mondothe wonder: la meravigliathe shelf: lo scaffaleeducational toys: i giocattoli educativithe scientific kit: il kit scientificoto wander: vagarethe invention: l'invenzioneto spot: adocchiaresparkling: scintillantefascinating: affascinantethe astronomy: l'astronomiathe chin: il mentoundecided: indecisothe whirlwind: il vorticeintriguing: intriganteto disappoint: deludereto paralyze: paralizzarethe cashier: la cassaanxiety: l'ansiathe support: il supportowrapped: avvoltodiscovery: la scopertathe truth: la verità

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Barcelona's Hidden Gambling Gem: A Tourist's Royal Flush Win Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-05-30-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Al cor de Barcelona, la primavera estava en plena floració.En: In the heart of Barcelona, spring was in full bloom.Ca: Els carrers estaven plens de vida i els cafès rebosaven de gent.En: The streets were full of life, and the cafés were bustling with people.Ca: El Cafè del Born era especial.En: The Cafè del Born was special.Ca: Era un lloc petit i acollidor, amb el perfum de cafè fresc i pastissos acabats de fer omplint l'aire.En: It was a cozy little place, with the aroma of fresh coffee and freshly baked pastries filling the air.Ca: Les taules estaven plenes de locals i turistes parlant i rient.En: The tables were full of locals and tourists chatting and laughing.Ca: Oriol, un turista que volia viure l'experiència local, es va asseure a una taula amb uns desconeguts simpàtics.En: Oriol, a tourist wanting to experience the local culture, sat down at a table with some friendly strangers.Ca: Entre ells hi havia Jordi i Narcís, dos catalans amb un aire de confiança.En: Among them were Jordi and Narcís, two Catalans with an air of confidence.Ca: Oriol volia impressionar-los, mostrant-se com un de la colla.En: Oriol wanted to impress them, presenting himself as one of the group.Ca: Quan Jordi va suggerir un joc de pòquer, Oriol va acceptar de seguida, sense adonar-se del que estava en joc.En: When Jordi suggested a game of poker, Oriol quickly agreed, not realizing what was at stake.Ca: El joc va començar tranquil.En: The game started calmly.Ca: Les cartes es repartien ràpidament i les apostes augmentaven.En: The cards were dealt quickly and the stakes increased.Ca: Oriol no n'entenia gaire, però veia que els seus amics reien i semblaven entretinguts.En: Oriol didn't understand much, but he saw his new friends laughing and seeming entertained.Ca: Volia formar part de l'ambient.En: He wanted to be part of the atmosphere.Ca: "No és només un joc", va murmurar Jordi.En: "It's not just a game," murmured Jordi.Ca: Oriol es va limitar a somriure, pensant que només era una expressió catalana.En: Oriol just smiled, thinking it was just a Catalan expression.Ca: El repte de veritat va arribar quan Narcís va treure un paper vell de la butxaca.En: The real challenge arrived when Narcís pulled an old piece of paper from his pocket.Ca: "Aquest és el millor premi", va dir amb un somriure.En: "This is the best prize," he said with a smile.Ca: Era la recepta d'un flam famós, guardonat a concurs del barri l'any passat.En: It was the recipe for a famous flan, awarded in a neighborhood contest last year.Ca: Oriol va riure, creient que era una broma.En: Oriol laughed, believing it was a joke.Ca: Empès per l'adrenalina i la pressió del moment, va decidir provar un farol amb aquella recepta que suposava no tenia gaire valor.En: Driven by adrenaline and the pressure of the moment, he decided to bluff with that recipe he assumed had little value.Ca: El temps passava, les cartes s'apilaven, i l'atmosfera es feia més tensa.En: Time passed, the cards piled up, and the atmosphere became more tense.Ca: Oriol mirava les seves cartes, un joc desconegut però amb bones sensacions.En: Oriol looked at his cards, an unfamiliar hand but with a good feeling.Ca: Va decidir jugar-se la recepta, pensant que era tot part de la diversió.En: He decided to gamble the recipe, thinking it was all part of the fun.Ca: Jordi i Narcís el van observar amb curiositat, coneixien el significat real del paper.En: Jordi and Narcís watched him with curiosity, knowing the real significance of the paper.Ca: El silenci pesava quan Oriol va deixar les cartes sobre la taula.En: Silence fell as Oriol laid his cards on the table.Ca: Un rei, una reina, una jota, un deu i un as del mateix pal.En: A king, a queen, a jack, a ten, and an ace of the same suit.Ca: Una seqüència real impensable.En: An unthinkable royal flush.Ca: Els seus contrincants es van mirar, bocabadats.En: His opponents looked at each other, astounded.Ca: No esperaven que un turista guanyés d'aquella manera.En: They hadn't expected a tourist to win like that.Ca: Oriol va guanyar, i l'exclamació de sorpresa va ressonar pel cafè.En: Oriol won, and the exclamations of surprise echoed through the café.Ca: Oriol va riure nerviós, encara sense comprendre del tot la situació.En: Oriol laughed nervously, still not fully understanding the situation.Ca: Jordi i Narcís van admetre la seva derrota amb bon humor.En: Jordi and Narcís admitted their defeat with good humor.Ca: Ara Oriol tenia la recepta del famós flam del barri.En: Now Oriol had the recipe for the neighborhood's famous flan.Ca: Al marxar del cafè, va prometre que tornaria aviat per gaudir d'una altra aventura.En: As he left the café, he promised to return soon to enjoy another adventure.Ca: Havia après que el joc i el turisme podien portar sorpreses inesperades.En: He had learned that games and tourism could bring unexpected surprises.Ca: Amb el premi a la butxaca, Oriol va sortir al carrer ensolat de Barcelona.En: With the prize in his pocket, Oriol stepped out onto the sunny streets of Barcelona.Ca: La ciutat ballava al ritme de la primavera.En: The city danced to the rhythm of spring.Ca: Ara sabia que les apostes podien tenir més valor del que semblaven, però aquell dia ell havia aconseguit la seva primera gran victòria amb sort i un somriure.En: He now knew that bets could have more value than they seemed, but that day he had achieved his first big victory with luck and a smile. Vocabulary Words:the heart: el corto bloom: floraciócozy: acollidoraroma: perfumfilling: omplintlocals: localsconfidence: confiançato impress: impressionarto deal (cards): repartirgame: el jocbluff: farolrecipe: la receptato laugh: riurepressure: pressióstake: apostatension: tensasuit (cards): el palroyal flush: seqüència realunthinkable: impensableopponents: els contrincantsastounded: bocabadatsexclamation: l'exclamacióto admit: admetredefeat: la derrotaadventure: l'aventuralucky: la sortprize: el premito promise: prometreunexpected: inesperadesvictory: la victòria

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Mystery at the Taean Tulip Festival: A Blooming Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-05-30-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 태안의 튤립 축제 날이었다.En: It was the day of the Taean Tulip Festival.Ko: 온 세상이 꽃으로 가득 차고, 부처님 오신 날을 기념하는 등을 켜 놓는 등 축제의 분위기가 물씬 났다.En: The whole world was filled with flowers, and the atmosphere of the festival was enhanced by the lanterns lit to celebrate the day of Buddha's Birthday.Ko: 꽃의 바다가 펼쳐진 공원에는 수많은 사람이 북적였다.En: The park, where a sea of flowers stretched out, was bustling with countless people.Ko: 준서는 작은 상자 하나를 꼭 쥐고 있었다.En: Junseo was clutching a small box tightly.Ko: 안에는 가족 대대로 내려온 소중한 목걸이가 있었다.En: Inside was a precious necklace that had been passed down through his family for generations.Ko: 하지만 그는 어느 순간 목걸이가 사라진 것을 알게 되었다.En: However, he soon realized that the necklace had disappeared.Ko: 그 순간, 준서의 심장이 쿵쾅거리기 시작했다.En: At that moment, Junseo's heart began to pound.Ko: 조심성이 많은 준서는 집안의 기대를 많이 받았지만, 이번 일로 몹시 당황했다.En: Being a very cautious person, Junseo was highly expected by his family, but he was very confused by this incident.Ko: 그래서 참가하러 왔던 사촌 미나와 그녀의 친구 동현에게 도움을 청하기로 결심했다.En: So, he decided to ask his cousin Mina and her friend Donghyun, who had come to participate, for help.Ko: 미나는 퍼즐을 좋아해서 종종 어려운 문제를 해결하곤 했고, 동현은 사람들을 유심히 살피는 능력이 있었다.En: Mina loved puzzles and often solved difficult problems, and Donghyun had the ability to keenly observe people.Ko: 셋은 함께 축제 속으로 걸어갔다.En: The three of them walked into the festival together.Ko: 꽃들 사이로 놓인 작은 단서를 찾아 헤매기 시작했다.En: They began to search for small clues hidden among the flowers.Ko: 어떤 단서는 장난스럽고, 어떤 것은 의미 심장했다.En: Some clues were playful, while others were meaningful.Ko: 그 중 한 단서가 "꽃이 가장 피어 있는 곳으로 가라"라는 것이었다.En: One of the clues was, "Go to the place where the flowers are in full bloom."Ko: 그들은 곧 비밀 정원에 도착했다.En: They soon arrived at a secret garden.Ko: 그곳은 일반 사람들에게는 닫혀 있는 공간이었다.En: It was a place closed to the general public.Ko: 하지만 기지를 발휘한 미나 덕분에 셋은 그곳에 들어갈 수 있었다.En: But thanks to Mina's cleverness, the three were able to enter.Ko: 그 곳 한가운데에서 오래된 나무 아래에서 목걸이를 발견했다.En: There, in the middle of the place, they found the necklace under an old tree.Ko: 가족의 유산이 다시 돌아온 순간이었다.En: It was the moment the family heirloom was returned.Ko: 시간이 거의 다가갔다.En: Time was running out.Ko: 그들은 목걸이를 다시 손에 쥐고 가족 모임에 참석했다.En: They attended the family gathering with the necklace once again in hand.Ko: 준서는 안도하며 미소를 지었다.En: Junseo smiled with relief.Ko: 이번 일을 통해 그는 자신감을 얻고, 미지의 가능성을 바라보게 되었다.En: Through this experience, he gained confidence and began to look at unknown possibilities.Ko: 이제는 무엇이 되었든 도전할 준비가 되었다.En: He was now ready to face any challenge.Ko: 축제의 끝, 꽃들과 사람들 사이에서 그들 세 사람은 깊은 우정을 나누며 각자의 길을 걸어갔다.En: At the end of the festival, among the flowers and people, the three of them shared a deep friendship and went their separate ways.Ko: 준서는 앞으로도 많은 미스터리를 풀 준비가 되어 있었다.En: Junseo was ready to solve many mysteries in the future.Ko: 그의 마음 속에는 봄날의 기억과 가능성으로 가득 차 있었다.En: His heart was filled with memories and possibilities of spring days. Vocabulary Words:festival: 축제enhanced: 물씬lanterns: 등clutching: 쥐고precious: 소중한heirloom: 유산bustling: 북적였다countless: 수많은generations: 대대로cautious: 조심성confused: 당황했다keenly: 유심히playful: 장난스럽고meaningful: 의미 심장했다public: 일반 사람들에게cleverness: 기지relief: 안도하며face: 도전할challenge: 준비possibilities: 가능성friendship: 우정mysteries: 미스터리filled: 가득secret: 비밀observe: 살피는solve: 풀moment: 순간incident: 일general: 일반memories: 기억

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Turning Tides: Minji's Triumph in Seoul's High-Stakes Boardroom Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-05-29-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 서울의 현대적인 고층 빌딩 속, 한강을 내려다보는 곳에 있는 사무실은 활기차고 바쁜 모습이었다.En: In an office overlooking the Han River, amidst the modern skyscrapers of Seoul, the atmosphere was lively and bustling.Ko: 창문 너머, 봄은 화사하게 빛났다.En: Beyond the windows, spring shone brightly.Ko: 바깥의 신선한 공기는 모든 사람들에게 새로운 희망을 주었다.En: The fresh air outside gave everyone a sense of new hope.Ko: 민지는 컴퓨터 앞에 앉아 마무리 작업에 집중하고 있었다.En: Minji was sitting in front of her computer, focused on finishing her work.Ko: 그녀의 손은 약간 떨렸고, 마음은 혼란스러웠다.En: Her hands trembled slightly, and her mind was in turmoil.Ko: 오늘은 중요한 날이었다.En: Today was an important day.Ko: 그녀는 회사의 미래와 자신의 승진을 위해 큰 고객에게 프레젠테이션을 해야 했다.En: She had to present to a major client for the company's future and her own promotion.Ko: 하지만 그녀는 아직도 자기 능력을 의심했다.En: However, she still doubted her abilities.Ko: 회사 동료 지훈과 서진은 민지의 상황을 알고 있었다.En: Her colleagues, Jihoon and Seojin, were aware of her situation.Ko: 그들은 그녀의 경쟁자일 수도 있었지만, 도움을 줄 준비를 하고 있었다.En: They could have been her competitors, but they were ready to help.Ko: 지훈은 민지에게 다가가 이렇게 물었다. "민지야, 준비는 잘 돼가?"En: Jihoon approached her and asked, "Hey Minji, is everything ready?"Ko: "그래... 거의 다 됐어," 민지가 대답했다.En: "Yeah... almost," Minji replied.Ko: 하지만 그녀의 목소리에는 불안감이 가득했다.En: But her voice was filled with anxiety.Ko: 갑자기 컴퓨터 화면이 멈췄다.En: Suddenly, her computer screen froze.Ko: 프레젠테이션 파일이 열리지 않았다.En: The presentation file wouldn't open.Ko: 민지는 당황했다.En: Minji panicked.Ko: 시간은 빠르게 흘렀고, 그녀는 어떻게 해야 할지 몰랐다.En: Time was slipping away quickly, and she didn't know what to do.Ko: "어떡하지..." 민지는 작은 목소리로 중얼거렸다.En: "What should I do..." she murmured under her breath.Ko: 그때 서진이 다가왔다.En: Just then, Seojin came over.Ko: "민지야, 내가 도와줄까?" 서진은 차분하게 말했다.En: "Minji, would you like some help?" Seojin said calmly.Ko: 민지는 잠시 고민했다.En: Minji hesitated for a moment.Ko: 도움을 받는 것이 약하다고 느껴졌다.En: She felt that accepting help might seem like weakness.Ko: 하지만 지금 그녀에게는 시간이 중요했다.En: But right now, time was precious.Ko: 결국 민지는 고개를 끄덕였다.En: Eventually, Minji nodded.Ko: "고마워, 서진아. 네 도움이 필요해."En: "Thank you, Seojin. I need your help."Ko: 서진은 웃으며 문제를 해결해 주었고, 파일은 다시 열렸다.En: With a smile, Seojin resolved the issue, and the file reopened.Ko: 민지는 이제 다시 자신을 되찾아 프레젠테이션을 준비했다.En: Minji regained her composure and prepared her presentation once more.Ko: 드디어 발표 시간이 되었다.En: Finally, the time for her presentation arrived.Ko: 그녀는 깊은 숨을 들이쉬고, 회의실로 들어갔다.En: She took a deep breath and entered the meeting room.Ko: 경영진들이 그녀를 바라보고 있었다.En: The management team was looking at her.Ko: 민지는 잠시 멈췄다.En: Minji paused for a moment.Ko: 불안이 다시 찾아왔다.En: Anxiety revisited her.Ko: 하지만 그녀는 눈을 감고 마음을 다잡았다.En: But she closed her eyes and collected herself.Ko: "안녕하세요, 여러분." 민지는 차분하게 인사했다.En: "Hello, everyone," she greeted calmly.Ko: 그녀의 목소리는 자신감이 넘쳤다.En: Her voice was filled with confidence.Ko: 프레젠테이션은 순조롭게 흘러갔다.En: The presentation went smoothly.Ko: 민지는 고객의 질문에 명확하게 답하며 자신의 능력을 입증했다.En: Minji answered the client's questions clearly, demonstrating her capabilities.Ko: 프레젠테이션이 끝나고, 경영진은 미소를 지으며 박수를 쳤다.En: After the presentation, the management team smiled and applauded.Ko: "민지 씨, 정말 훌륭했습니다. 이번 계약은 성공적일 것입니다."En: "Minji-ssi, that was excellent. This contract will be successful."Ko: 회의실을 나오는 길에 민지는 깊은 안도의 한숨을 내쉬었다.En: As she exited the meeting room, Minji let out a deep sigh of relief.Ko: 지훈과 서진이 그녀를 기다리고 있었다.En: Jihoon and Seojin were waiting for her.Ko: "수고했어, 민지야," 지훈이 말했다.En: "Great job, Minji," Jihoon said.Ko: "네가 해냈어!"En: "You did it!"Ko: 민지는 웃으며 말했다. "너희 덕분이야. 정말 고마워."En: With a smile, Minji replied, "Thanks to you both. I'm really grateful."Ko: 그녀는 그제야 깨달았다. 자신감은 물론이고 동료의 도움과 믿음이 중요하다는 것을.En: She realized then that confidence, as well as the help and trust from her colleagues, were important.Ko: 이제 민지는 더 이상 자신을 의심하지 않았다. 그녀는 능력이 뛰어난 매니저가 될 것이었고, 회사와 함께 성장할 것이었다.En: No longer doubting herself, Minji knew she would become an exceptional manager and grow alongside the company.Ko: 봄바람은 그녀의 마음을 신선하게 했다.En: The spring breeze refreshed her spirit.Ko: 오늘의 성공은 그녀의 시작이었다.En: Today's success was just the beginning for her. Vocabulary Words:overlooking: 내려다보는amidst: 속lively: 활기차고bustling: 바쁜shone: 빛났다turmoil: 혼란스러웠다presentation: 프레젠테이션colleagues: 회사 동료competitors: 경쟁자anxiety: 불안감froze: 멈췄다panicked: 당황했다murmured: 중얼거렸다hesitated: 고민했다composure: 자신을 되찾아revisited: 찾아왔다collected: 다잡았다smoothly: 순조롭게capabilities: 능력을applauded: 박수를 쳤다relief: 안도의 한숨exceptional: 능력이 뛰어난refreshed: 신선하게breeze: 봄바람success: 성공grateful: 정말 고마워trust: 믿음doubting: 의심하지 않았다grow: 성장할spirit: 마음

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Embracing Uncertainty: Femke's Unexpected Airport Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-05-27-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Femke stond in de vertrekhal van Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.En: Femke stood in the departure hall of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.Nl: Het was koninginnedag en overal om haar heen waren mensen gekleed in oranje, feestelijk en vol vreugde.En: It was koninginnedag, and all around her, people were dressed in orange, festive and full of joy.Nl: Maar Femke was niet op het vliegveld voor het feest, zij was op weg naar Barcelona.En: But Femke wasn't at the airport for the celebration; she was on her way to Barcelona.Nl: De geur van versgemalen koffie vulde de lucht terwijl reizigers druk pratend langs haar liepen.En: The smell of freshly ground coffee filled the air as travelers hurriedly chatted past her.Nl: Door de grote ramen zag ze vliegtuigen opstijgen tegen de bewolkte voorjaarslucht.En: Through the large windows, she saw planes taking off against the cloudy spring sky.Nl: Femke hield van reizen.En: Femke loved traveling.Nl: Haar hart maakte altijd een sprongetje bij het idee van een nieuwe stad ontdekken.En: Her heart always skipped a beat at the thought of discovering a new city.Nl: Ze was netjes voorbereid, zoals altijd.En: As usual, she was neatly prepared.Nl: Haar paspoort, ticket en een zorgvuldig ingepakte koffer waren bij de hand.En: Her passport, ticket, and a carefully packed suitcase were on hand.Nl: Toch was er iets dat haar buik deed omdraaien.En: Yet, there was something that made her stomach churn.Nl: Onverwachte vertragingen; exact wat ze vandaag te horen kreeg.En: Unexpected delays; precisely what she had been informed of today.Nl: Het weer boven Europa was guur.En: The weather over Europe was harsh.Nl: Regen en wind hadden al meerdere vluchten vertraagd.En: Rain and wind had already delayed several flights.Nl: Het risico om haar aansluitende vlucht naar Barcelona te missen groeide met de minuut.En: The risk of missing her connecting flight to Barcelona was growing by the minute.Nl: De dreiging van dit scenario bezorgde Femke zorgen.En: The threat of this scenario worried Femke.Nl: Ze wreef haar handen over haar polsen en probeerde rustig te ademen.En: She rubbed her hands over her wrists and tried to breathe calmly.Nl: Gelukkig waren haar vrienden, Jeroen en Saskia, bij haar.En: Fortunately, her friends, Jeroen and Saskia, were with her.Nl: Jeroen, altijd optimistisch, zei: "Maakt niet uit.En: Jeroen, always optimistic, said: "No matter.Nl: Schiphol heeft genoeg winkels om je te vermaken."En: Schiphol has plenty of shops to keep you entertained."Nl: Maar Saskia, realistischer van aard, voegde toe: "We moeten gewoon kalm blijven en zien wat we kunnen regelen in het geval van echte problemen."En: But Saskia, more of a realist, added, "We just need to stay calm and see what we can arrange in case of real problems."Nl: Femke besloot haar angst van zich af te zetten.En: Femke decided to shake off her anxiety.Nl: "Ik blijf kalm," zei ze tegen zichzelf.En: "I'll stay calm," she told herself.Nl: Ze ging zitten met een kop koffie en haalde haar reisdagboek tevoorschijn.En: She sat down with a cup of coffee and took out her travel journal.Nl: Ze bestudeerde oude herinneringen: de opwinding van Rome, de sereniteit van de Noorse fjorden.En: She studied old memories: the excitement of Rome, the serenity of the Norwegian fjords.Nl: Haar hart werd rustiger.En: Her heart became calmer.Nl: Ze keek uit naar wat Barcelona te bieden had, ondanks de vertraging.En: She looked forward to what Barcelona had to offer, despite the delay.Nl: Toen hoorde ze naast haar iemand zachtjes zuchten.En: Then she heard someone next to her sigh softly.Nl: Een jonge vrouw, eveneens gestrande reiziger, keek nerveus naar haar horloge.En: A young woman, also a stranded traveler, nervously checked her watch.Nl: Femke glimlachte naar haar en al snel ontstond er een gesprek.En: Femke smiled at her, and soon a conversation began.Nl: De vrouw, genaamd Ana, was op weg naar haar familie in Spanje en deelden enkele reisverhalen.En: The woman, named Ana, was on her way to her family in Spain and shared some travel stories.Nl: "Reizen is vol verrassingen," zei Ana terwijl ze lachte.En: "Travel is full of surprises," said Ana with a laugh.Nl: "De manier waarop we ermee omgaan, vertelt ons veel over onszelf."En: "The way we handle it tells us a lot about ourselves."Nl: Femke knikte, overweldigd door een gevoel van herkenning.En: Femke nodded, overwhelmed by a sense of recognition.Nl: Tijd vloog voorbij en al snel werd er omgeroepen dat haar vlucht klaar stond.En: Time flew by, and soon it was announced that her flight was ready.Nl: Met een nieuwe rust en vol verwachting stapte Femke het vliegtuig in.En: With a newfound calmness and full of anticipation, Femke boarded the plane.Nl: De angst voor verstoring vervaagde.En: The fear of disruption faded away.Nl: Ze had geleerd dat onzekerheid geen vijand hoefde te zijn.En: She had learned that uncertainty didn't need to be an enemy.Nl: Het was een kans voor avontuur en groei.En: It was an opportunity for adventure and growth.Nl: Terwijl het vliegtuig naar de hemel steeg, omarmde Femke het moment.En: As the plane ascended into the sky, Femke embraced the moment.Nl: De reis, zo besefte ze, was minstens zo betekenisvol als de bestemming.En: The journey, she realized, was at least as meaningful as the destination. Vocabulary Words:departure: vertrekhalfestive: feestelijkjoy: vreugdeground: versgemalenhurriedly: druk pratendcloudy: bewolktediscovery: ontdekkenchurn: omdraaiendelays: vertragingengrown: gegroeidthreat: dreigingcalmly: rustigoptimistic: optimistischrealist: realistischeranxiety: angstserenity: sereniteitfjord: fjordenanticipation: verwachtingsigh: zuchtenstranded: gestrandenervously: nerveusopportunity: kansascend: steegembrace: omarmdemeaningful: betekenisvoldestination: bestemmingbreathe: ademenrisk: risicorubbed: wreefrub: wreef

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Racing Against Time: The Perfect Gift Found at Budapest Airport Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-05-27-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: Budapest Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér mindig nyüzsgő és izgalmas volt.En: Budapest Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér was always bustling and exciting.Hu: Áron, Eszter és Bence éppen ott tartózkodtak, a duty-free üzletben matatva.En: Áron, Eszter, and Bence were there, rummaging through the duty-free shop.Hu: Tavasz volt, a levegő enyhén illatozott, az emberek csodákat kerestek a polcokon.En: It was spring, the air had a mild scent, and people were searching for wonders on the shelves.Hu: Áron szoros menetrendet követett, hiszen egy fontos utazás előtt állt.En: Áron was following a tight schedule, as he was about to embark on an important trip.Hu: Meg akarta lepni unokatestvérét egy különleges ajándékkal, de nem tudta, mi lenne a tökéletes választás.En: He wanted to surprise his cousin with a special gift, but he didn't know what would be the perfect choice.Hu: Az idő sürgetett, és a jelentések szerint már csak percek voltak a beszállításig.En: Time was pressing, and reports indicated that there were only minutes left until boarding.Hu: Eszter, mindig vidám mosollyal, próbálta oldani a feszültséget.En: Eszter, always with a cheerful smile, tried to ease the tension.Hu: „Ne aggódj, Áron!En: "Don't worry, Áron!"Hu: ” – mondta lágyan.En: she said softly.Hu: „Tudom, hogy megtalálod a megfelelő ajándékot.En: "I know you'll find the right gift."Hu: ” Áron nem volt annyira biztos ebben.En: Áron wasn't so sure about that.Hu: Bence, a kedves, de kissé szétszórt eladó, szívesen segített nekik.En: Bence, the helpful but somewhat scatterbrained salesman, was eager to assist them.Hu: „Nézzétek meg ezeket a porcelán termékeket!En: "Take a look at these porcelain products!"Hu: ” – intett a keze egy polc felé, tele szebbnél szebb tárgyakkal.En: he gestured towards a shelf filled with beautiful items.Hu: Áron minden bizonnyal aggódtalannak tűnt, de belül érezte, hogy az idő ketyeg.En: Áron certainly seemed unconcerned, but inside, he felt the ticking of the clock.Hu: Ahogy Áron árgus szemekkel nézte a polcot, Eszter hirtelen felkiáltott.En: As Áron keenly eyed the shelf, Eszter suddenly exclaimed.Hu: „Áron, nézd ezt!En: "Áron, look at this!"Hu: ” Egy gyönyörűen megmunkált magyar porcelán tárgyat tartott a kezében.En: She held a beautifully crafted Hungarian porcelain object in her hand.Hu: Az volt az, amit Áron remélve keresett, de nem tudta megfogalmazni.En: It was what Áron had been hoping to find but couldn't quite articulate.Hu: Ez volt az a darab!En: This was the piece!Hu: Áron végleg eldöntötte—Ez az.En: Áron finally decided—This is it.Hu: Ez lesz az ajándék.En: This will be the gift.Hu: Megkérte Bencét, hogy csomagolja be gyorsan.En: He asked Bence to wrap it quickly.Hu: Az üzlet hangos volt, az utolsó beszállítási felhívás már hallatszott.En: The shop was noisy, and the final boarding call could already be heard.Hu: Szíve zakatolt, ahogy fizetett, de a megkönnyebbülés hamar követte az izgalmat.En: His heart raced as he paid, but relief soon followed the excitement.Hu: Végül, Áron elégedettséggel nézte az elkészült csomagot.En: In the end, Áron looked at the finished package with satisfaction.Hu: Megtanulta, hogy nem minden részletet kell előre megtervezni.En: He learned that not every detail needs to be planned in advance.Hu: Néha a barátok és a pillanat ereje elég.En: Sometimes the power of friends and the moment is enough.Hu: A kapuig futottak, a repülés épp időben kezdődött.En: They ran to the gate, and the flight began just in time.Hu: Áron, Eszter és Bence elégedetten sóhajtottak.En: Áron, Eszter, and Bence sighed with satisfaction.Hu: Az ajándékcsomag biztonságban volt.En: The gift package was safe.Hu: Áron már tudta, hogy unokatestvérének mosolyt fog csalni az arcára, és talán saját arcára is.En: Áron already knew it would bring a smile to his cousin's face, and perhaps to his own as well.Hu: így betelt Áron szíve örömmel és megnyugvással.En: Thus, Áron's heart filled with joy and tranquility.Hu: Ez egy újfajta tökéletesség volt.En: It was a new kind of perfection. Vocabulary Words:bustling: nyüzsgőduty-free: duty-freerummaging: matatvamild: enyhénscent: illatozottwonders: csodákatschedule: menetrendetembark: álltsurprise: meglepnipressing: sürgetettreports: jelentésekboarding: beszállításigtension: feszültségetcheerful: vidámscatterbrained: szétszórtsalesman: eladóporcelain: porcelánunconcerned: aggódtalannakkeenly: árgusarticulate: megfogalmazniexclaimed: felkiáltottcrafted: megmunkáltwrap: csomagoljanoisy: hangosraced: zakatoltrelief: megkönnyebbüléssatisfaction: elégedettséggelgate: kapuigtranquility: megnyugvássalperfection: tökéletesség

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: When Raindrops Lead to Unlikely Friendships at the Airport Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-05-27-22-34-02-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Киша је немилосрдно падала на тло испред Међународног аеродрома Никола Тесла.En: The rain mercilessly poured down on the ground in front of Međunarodni aerodrom Nikola Tesla.Sr: Док је звук капљица одјекивао по стакленим прозорима, оба путника размишљала су како провести време у том препуном терминалу.En: As the sound of droplets echoed on the glass windows, the two travelers pondered how to spend time in the crowded terminal.Sr: Јована је погледала у велики екран са распоредом летова, разочарана што је њен лет све више каснио.En: Jovana looked at the large flight schedule screen, disappointed that her flight was further delayed.Sr: Са друге стране просторије, Милан је седео за малим столом у кафеу, нервозно проверавајући своје пословне мејлове.En: Across the room, Milan sat at a small table in a café, nervously checking his business emails.Sr: Милан је био чест путник, навикао на аеродроме и чекања, али данашње кашњење га је додатно фрустрирало.En: Milan was a frequent traveler, accustomed to airports and waits, but today's delay frustrated him even more.Sr: Рад је захтевао његову пуну пажњу, али овога пута, одлучио је да одмори своје мисли и можда упозна неког новог.En: His work required his full attention, but this time, he decided to rest his mind and perhaps meet someone new.Sr: Оставио је лаптоп на столу и упутио се ка суседном сточићу где је приметио Јовану како изгледа забринуто.En: He left his laptop on the table and headed to the neighboring table where he noticed Jovana looking worried.Sr: Јована је путовала да посети породицу, али стискајући свој телефоном пуним непрочитаних порука, осетила је притисак породичних обавеза.En: Jovana was traveling to visit family, but clutching her phone full of unread messages, she felt the pressure of family obligations.Sr: Није знала колико ће још моћи да издржи нервозу.En: She didn't know how much longer she could endure the nerves.Sr: Милан је осетио да би можда могао бити од користи, па је седео преко пута ње и са осмехом рекао: "Чини се да нас време данас баш не воли.En: Milan sensed that he might be of help, so he sat across from her and with a smile said, "It seems the weather doesn't like us today."Sr: "Изненадно осмехнувши се, Јована је одговорила: "Изгледа да је тако.En: Suddenly smiling, Jovana replied, "It seems that way."Sr: " Милан је започео разговор покушавајући да је опусти.En: Milan started a conversation trying to relax her.Sr: Мало по мало, почели су да размењују приче о својим путовањима, раду и породици.En: Little by little, they began exchanging stories about their travels, work, and family.Sr: Милан је слушао о Јованиним породичним изазовима, док је она сазнавала о његовим радним авантурама.En: Milan listened to Jovana's family challenges while she learned about his work adventures.Sr: Убрзо су открили заједничке интересе и сличан смисао за хумор.En: Soon they discovered common interests and a similar sense of humor.Sr: Упркос кишној атмосфери напољу, из кафеа се чуо весели смех.En: Despite the rainy atmosphere outside, cheerful laughter could be heard from the café.Sr: За тренутак, неизвесност око кашњења заборављена је међу шалама и причама.En: For a moment, the uncertainty about the delay was forgotten among jokes and stories.Sr: Време је на крају прошло и њихов лет је најзад био спреман за укрцавање.En: Time eventually passed and their flight was finally ready for boarding.Sr: Са новостеченим пријатељством, Милан и Јована су разменили контакт информације, обећавајући да ће остати у контакту.En: With newfound friendship, Milan and Jovana exchanged contact information, promising to stay in touch.Sr: Милан је, захваљујући овом сусрету, схватио колико су му потребни кратки одмори од посла и како спонтано дружење може да обогати живот.En: Thanks to this encounter, Milan realized how much he needed short breaks from work and how spontaneous socializing can enrich life.Sr: Јована је олакшано полетела, сада са осећањем сигурности и новим пријатељем који разуме њене бриге.En: Jovana took off relieved, now with a sense of security and a new friend who understands her concerns.Sr: Док су њихови авиони летели ка својим одредиштима, киша је наставила да пљушти, али атмосфера је у њиховим мислима остајала светла и ведра.En: As their planes flew towards their destinations, the rain continued to pour, but the atmosphere in their minds remained bright and cheerful. Vocabulary Words:mercilessly: немилосрдноpondered: размишљалаcrowded: препуномdisappointed: разочаранаfrequent: честaccustomed: навикаоfrustrated: фрустриралоclutching: стискајућиendure: издржиobligations: обавезаaid: користиspontaneous: спонтаноenrich: обогатиatmosphere: атмосфераechoed: одјекиваоterminal: терминалscheduled: распоредventure: авантуреunread: непрочитанихpressured: притисакsensed: осетиоdelightful: веселиforgotten: заборављенаboarding: укрцавањеuncertainty: неизвесностcheerful: ведраdestinations: одредиштимаmind: мислиsimilar: сличанinterface: разменили

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Forging Dreams: A Viking's Tale of Courage and Family Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-05-26-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Det var vår i vikingabyn vid fjorden, och hela världen verkade vakna till liv.En: It was spring in the Viking village by the fjord, and the whole world seemed to awaken to life.Sv: Trähusen med sina grästäckta tak ståtlade i det milda vårsolskenet, och ängarna blommade så smått med vilda blommor.En: The wooden houses with their grass-covered roofs stood proudly in the gentle spring sunshine, and the meadows slowly blossomed with wildflowers.Sv: Luften var frisk, fylld med doften av havet och nybakat bröd, medan byborna hektiskt förberedde sig inför Midsommar och den stora släktträffen.En: The air was fresh, filled with the scent of the sea and freshly baked bread, as the villagers busily prepared for Midsommar and the great family gathering.Sv: Lars, en ung smed, arbetade flitigt i sin smedja.En: Lars, a young blacksmith, worked diligently in his forge.Sv: Han ville smida ett vackert svärd till träffen, något som skulle bevisa hans färdigheter.En: He wanted to forge a beautiful sword for the gathering, something that would prove his skills.Sv: Men han stötte snart på problem.En: But he soon encountered problems.Sv: Smedjan var i dåligt skick, och han saknade särskilda material för att skapa det legendariska vikingasvärdet han drömde om.En: The forge was in poor condition, and he lacked the specific materials to create the legendary Viking sword he dreamed of.Sv: Hans syster, Kajsa, var i full fart med att förbereda maten för den kommande festen.En: His sister, Kajsa, was busy preparing the food for the upcoming feast.Sv: Hon var känd i byn för att vara en mästerlig kock och kunde organisera en fest som ingen annan.En: She was known in the village for being a masterful cook and could organize a feast like no one else.Sv: "Lars, kom och smaka," ropade hon och pekade på en korg fylld med färskt bröd.En: "Lars, come and taste," she called, pointing to a basket filled with fresh bread.Sv: "Inte nu, Kajsa," svarade Lars med ett litet leende.En: "Not now, Kajsa," replied Lars with a small smile.Sv: "Jag måste hitta speciella material.En: "I must find special materials.Sv: Utan dem blir svärdet inte färdigt."En: Without them, the sword will not be finished."Sv: Medan Lars förberedde sig för att ge sig ut på en liten resa, kom deras yngre kusin Elin springande till smedjan.En: As Lars prepared to set out on a small journey, their younger cousin Elin came running to the forge.Sv: Hennes ögon glittrade av nyfikenhet.En: Her eyes sparkled with curiosity.Sv: "Får jag följa med, Lars?"En: "Can I come with you, Lars?"Sv: frågade hon ivrigt.En: she asked eagerly.Sv: "Jag vill lära mig mer om vår släkts historia."En: "I want to learn more about our family's history."Sv: "Tyvärr, Elin," sa Lars medan han målmedvetet packade ner sina saker.En: "Unfortunately, Elin," said Lars as he purposefully packed his things.Sv: "Denna gång måste jag gå ensam.En: "This time I must go alone.Sv: Jag måste skynda mig tillbaka innan träffen börjar."En: I must hurry back before the gathering begins."Sv: Lars begav sig iväg, och vägarna var långa.En: Lars set off, and the roads were long.Sv: Han vandrade genom skog och över fält, allt för att hitta de material han behövde.En: He wandered through forests and across fields, all to find the materials he needed.Sv: Tid förlorades, och stilla undrade han om han skulle hinna tillbaka i tid för firandet.En: Time was lost, and he quietly wondered if he would make it back in time for the celebration.Sv: När Lars äntligen återvände, var gryningen över Midsommardagen nära.En: When Lars finally returned, the dawn of Midsommar Day was near.Sv: Han svettades lätt och undrade om hans ansträngning skulle löna sig.En: He was lightly sweating and wondered if his efforts would pay off.Sv: Hans händer var tomma, och svärdet var ännu ofärdigt.En: His hands were empty, and the sword was still unfinished.Sv: Men ändå bestämde Lars sig för att visa sitt arbete vid släktträffen.En: Yet Lars decided to show his work at the family gathering.Sv: Han lyfte det halvfärdiga svärdet inför alla och förklarade processen.En: He lifted the half-finished sword before everyone and explained the process.Sv: Hans ögon strålade av stolthet, trots ofullständigheten.En: His eyes beamed with pride, despite the incompleteness.Sv: De åskådarna, som till en början hade tystnat, bröt ut i ett småleende och applåderade hans ansträngningar.En: The spectators, who had initially fallen silent, broke into smiles and applauded his efforts.Sv: De visste att det mest värdefulla inte alltid är perfektion, utan det hårda arbetet och ärliga försök.En: They knew that the most valuable thing is not always perfection, but the hard work and honest attempt.Sv: Kajsa, med en hand full av honungsströmmade bullar, log brett mot sin bror.En: Kajsa, with a hand full of honey-drenched buns, beamed at her brother.Sv: "Du har gjort oss stolta, Lars," sa hon.En: "You have made us proud, Lars," she said.Sv: "Det är viljan att våga och försöka som räknas."En: "It's the will to dare and try that counts."Sv: Elin såg upp till Lars med beundran.En: Elin looked up to Lars with admiration.Sv: För första gången förstod hon att deras familjehistoria handlade lika mycket om mod och misslyckanden som om framgångar.En: For the first time, she understood that their family history was as much about courage and failures as it was about successes.Sv: Och medan Midsommarfirandet fortsatte med dans och sång kring majstången, visste Lars att han hade vunnit något större än bara erkännande för ett vackert svärd—han hade fått en djupare förståelse och uppskattning för livet och för sin familj.En: And as the Midsommar celebration continued with dance and song around the maypole, Lars knew he had won something greater than just recognition for a beautiful sword—he had gained a deeper understanding and appreciation for life and for his family. Vocabulary Words:fjord: fjordenmeadow: ängarnablossomed: blommadevillagers: bybornadiligently: flitigtforge: smedjasword: svärdgathering: träffenencountered: stöttecondition: skickspecific: särskildalegendary: legendariskaprepare: förberedafeast: festenmasterful: mästerligcuriosity: nyfikenhetpurposefully: målmedvetetwandered: vandradefields: fältcelebration: firandetsweating: svettadesspectators: åskådarnaapplauded: applåderadeadmiration: beundrancourage: modfailures: misslyckandenunderstanding: förståelseappreciation: uppskattningdance: dansmaypole: majstången

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Sigrid's Artful Heart: A Day at the Museum Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-05-24-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Sigrid og Magnus gikk gjennom de store dører til kunstmuseet.En: Sigrid and Magnus walked through the large doors of the art museum.No: Bygningen var vidunderlig med sine høye tak og store vinduer.En: The building was marvelous with its high ceilings and large windows.No: Sigrid elsket kunst, og Magnus, selv om han ikke delte samme lidenskap, ville gjerne tilbringe dagen med henne.En: Sigrid loved art, and Magnus, even though he didn't share the same passion, wanted to spend the day with her.No: Etter å ha sett på de vakre utstillingene, beveget de seg mot gavebutikken.En: After looking at the beautiful exhibitions, they moved toward the gift shop.No: Våren var her, og med det kom turistene.En: Spring was here, and with it came the tourists.No: Butikken var full av folk som ruslet gjennom de lyst belyste hyllene.En: The store was full of people browsing through the brightly lit shelves.No: Det var bøker, trykk og små kunstverk overalt.En: There were books, prints, and small artworks everywhere.No: "Noe spesielt du leter etter, Sigrid?En: "Something special you're looking for, Sigrid?"No: " spurte Magnus mens de kikket rundt.En: asked Magnus as they looked around.No: "Ja," svarte Sigrid.En: "Yes," replied Sigrid.No: "Jeg vil ha noe som virkelig minner meg om denne dagen.En: "I want something that truly reminds me of this day.No: Noe unikt.En: Something unique."No: "Men hyllene begynte å tømme seg raskt.En: But the shelves began to empty quickly.No: Folk plukket ivrig de mest populære gjenstandene.En: People eagerly picked the most popular items.No: Tiden var knapp, og butikken skulle snart stenge.En: Time was running short, and the shop would soon close.No: Sigrid visste at hun måtte handle raskt.En: Sigrid knew she had to act quickly.No: Hun bestemte seg for å utforske et lite, stille hjørne av butikken.En: She decided to explore a small, quiet corner of the store.No: Kanskje hun ville finne noe spesielt der.En: Maybe she would find something special there.No: Da hun nøye så seg rundt, oppdaget hun et lite kunstverk.En: As she looked around carefully, she discovered a small artwork.No: Det var en fargerik liten keramisk skulptur, vakker og unik.En: It was a colorful little ceramic sculpture, beautiful and unique.No: Den fanget essensen av dagen hennes perfekt.En: It captured the essence of her day perfectly.No: Men, i det samme, la hun merke til en liten gutt som stirret på skulpturen med store øyne.En: But, at the same moment, she noticed a young boy staring at the sculpture with wide eyes.No: Guttens blikk var fylt med undring.En: The boy's gaze was filled with wonder.No: Sigrid følte et stikk av samvittighet.En: Sigrid felt a pang of conscience.No: Hun ville virkelig ha den, men guttens lengsel var tydelig.En: She truly wanted it, but the boy's longing was obvious.No: Dilemmaet rørte henne dypt.En: The dilemma touched her deeply.No: "Hei," sa hun vennlig til gutten.En: "Hi," she said kindly to the boy.No: "Liker du denne?En: "Do you like this?"No: "Gutten nikket ivrig, men så sjenert bort.En: The boy nodded eagerly but then looked away shyly.No: Sigrid tenkte seg om.En: Sigrid thought for a moment.No: Hun smilte til gutten igjen.En: She smiled at the boy again.No: "Vet du hva?En: "You know what?"No: " sa hun.En: she said.No: "Du kan ha den.En: "You can have it."No: "Det ungen lyste opp, takket Sigrid hjertelig og sprang av gårde til foreldrene sine.En: The little boy lit up, thanked Sigrid heartily, and ran off to his parents.No: Sigrid så etter ham, og en varm følelse spredte seg i hjertet hennes.En: Sigrid watched him, and a warm feeling spread in her heart.No: Magnus kom bort og spurte hva som hadde skjedd.En: Magnus came over and asked what had happened.No: Sigrid forklarte beslutningen sin, og Magnus nikket med et forstående smil.En: Sigrid explained her decision, and Magnus nodded with an understanding smile.No: Til slutt valgte Sigrid en liten plakat av en av hennes favorittmalerier på utstillingen.En: In the end, Sigrid chose a small poster of one of her favorite paintings from the exhibition.No: Det var kanskje ikke like unikt, men det bar fortsatt minner om dagen.En: It might not have been as unique, but it still carried memories of the day.No: Da de forlot museet, følte Sigrid seg mer enn fornøyd.En: As they left the museum, Sigrid felt more than satisfied.No: Hun hadde ikke bare oppdaget kunst, men også en ny innsikt: å dele gleder og minner kunne være langt mer verdifullt enn å eie ting.En: She had not only discovered art but also a new insight: sharing joys and memories could be far more valuable than owning things. Vocabulary Words:marvelous: vidunderligexhibitions: utstillingerbrowsing: ruslet gjennomshelves: hyllerprints: trykkceramic: keramisksculpture: skulpturgaze: blikkwonder: undringconscience: samvittighetdilemma: dilemmapangs: stikkeagerly: ivrigreminds: minnerunique: unikbarren: tømmequiet: stillecapture: fangetessence: essensenshyly: sjenert bortlit up: lyste oppheartily: hjerteligunderstanding: forståendeposter: plakatpaintings: malerierinsight: innsiktsharing: delevaluable: verdifullpassion: lidenskaplonging: lengsel

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Art Student's Blunder Turns into Opportunity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-05-24-22-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: El sol primaveral brillaba suavemente a través de los ventanales del museo, iluminando los rostros entusiastas de las personas que habían acudido a la inauguración de la nueva exposición.En: The spring sun shone softly through the museum's windows, illuminating the enthusiastic faces of the people who had attended the opening of the new exhibition.Es: La sala principal estaba rebosante de energía.En: The main hall was brimming with energy.Es: Las lámparas de araña proyectaban destellos en los trajes elegantes de los invitados, mientras un cuarteto de cuerdas llenaba el aire de melodías sofisticadas.En: The chandeliers cast sparkles on the guests' elegant outfits, while a string quartet filled the air with sophisticated melodies.Es: Las conversaciones sobre las obras de arte vibraban por el espacio, creando un zumbido armonioso.En: Conversations about the art vibrated through the space, creating a harmonious buzz.Es: Mateo, un estudiante de arte apasionado pero notoriamente torpe, caminaba con nerviosismo.En: Mateo, a passionate but notoriously clumsy art student, walked nervously.Es: Había esperado este día para impresionar al curador, una figura influyente en el mundo del arte.En: He had been waiting for this day to impress the curator, an influential figure in the art world.Es: Sus manos sudaban, y su mirada saltaba de una obra maestra a otra, absorbiendo cada detalle.En: His hands were sweating, and his gaze jumped from one masterpiece to another, absorbing every detail.Es: Mientras se movía entre la multitud, Mateo se encontró con Clara y Luis, sus amigos y compañeros de clase.En: As he moved through the crowd, Mateo met Clara and Luis, his friends and classmates.Es: “Mateo, tranquilízate.En: “Mateo, calm down.Es: Todo va a salir bien”, susurró Clara, notando el estado de ansiedad de Mateo.En: Everything is going to be fine,” Clara whispered, noticing Mateo's anxious state.Es: De repente, en un intento por acercarse un poco más a una pintura especialmente famosa, Mateo tropezó ligeramente con el borde de una alfombra.En: Suddenly, in an attempt to get a bit closer to an especially famous painting, Mateo slightly tripped on the edge of a carpet.Es: En un abrir y cerrar de ojos, su codo golpeó la esquina de un cuadro que descansaba precariamente en un caballete.En: In the blink of an eye, his elbow hit the corner of a painting resting precariously on an easel.Es: La pintura, un tesoro de inestimable valor, tambaleó y cayó al suelo con un estruendoso golpe.En: The painting, an invaluable treasure, wobbled and fell to the ground with a resounding thud.Es: El tiempo pareció detenerse.En: Time seemed to stand still.Es: Un horrorizado murmullo recorrió la sala mientras los ojos de todos se posaban en Mateo.En: A horrified murmur spread through the room as everyone's eyes landed on Mateo.Es: El joven sintió que su corazón latía aceleradamente.En: The young man felt his heart racing.Es: Estaba en un dilema: admitir de inmediato su error o intentar ocultarlo de alguna manera.En: He was in a dilemma: confess his mistake immediately or try to hide it somehow.Es: Respirando hondo, con las manos temblorosas pero el corazón valiente, Mateo se acercó a la pintura caída.En: Taking a deep breath, with trembling hands but a brave heart, Mateo approached the fallen painting.Es: Levantó la mirada a la multitud y, con voz clara pero temblorosa, comenzó a explicar.En: He lifted his gaze to the crowd and, with a clear but shaky voice, began to explain.Es: “Fue un accidente.En: “It was an accident.Es: Lo siento mucho”, confesó, enfrentando a los invitados, al curador, y a los flashes de las cámaras.En: I am very sorry,” he confessed, facing the guests, the curator, and the flashes of the cameras.Es: Un silencio incómodo se extendió, pero pronto fue roto por aplausos tímidos que se convirtieron en un resonante acto de aprobación.En: An uncomfortable silence spread, but it was soon broken by timid applause that turned into a resonant act of approval.Es: El curador, impresionado por la valentía y honestidad de Mateo, se adelantó entre la multitud.En: The curator, impressed by Mateo's bravery and honesty, stepped forward through the crowd.Es: “Mateo, has demostrado integridad y responsabilidad.En: “Mateo, you have shown integrity and responsibility.Es: Estas cualidades son tan valiosas como cualquier obra de arte”, declaró el curador con una sonrisa.En: These qualities are as valuable as any piece of art,” declared the curator with a smile.Es: “Te ofrezco una oportunidad para aprender más sobre la restauración de arte aquí en el museo.En: “I offer you an opportunity to learn more about art restoration here at the museum.Es: Es una propuesta de pasantía.En: It's an internship proposal.Es: ¿Te interesa?” Mateo, atónito pero feliz, asintió con entusiasmo.En: Are you interested?” Mateo, astonished but happy, nodded enthusiastically.Es: “Sí, me encantaría”, respondió, sintiendo cómo la carga de la vergüenza se disolvía en una nueva esperanza.En: “Yes, I would love to,” he replied, feeling the burden of shame dissolve into new hope.Es: Así, Mateo aprendió una valiosa lección sobre la importancia de la honestidad.En: Thus, Mateo learned a valuable lesson about the importance of honesty.Es: A partir de ese día, caminó más firme en su camino, no solo como un mejor estudiante de arte, sino también como una persona más segura y auténtica.En: From that day on, he walked more confidently on his path, not only as a better art student but also as a more secure and authentic person. Vocabulary Words:sunshine: el solexhibition: la exposiciónchandelier: la lámpara de arañaelegant: elegantestring quartet: el cuarteto de cuerdassophisticated: sofisticadasmelody: la melodíaenthusiastic: entusiastasmasterpiece: la obra maestranervously: con nerviosismoinfluential: influyentesweating: sudabangaze: la miradacrowd: la multitudclassmates: los compañeros de claseanxious: de ansiedadtrip: tropezaredge: el bordecarpet: la alfombraeasel: el caballetewall: la paredinvaluable: inestimabletrembling: temblorosasshaky: temblorosamurmur: el murmullodilemma: el dilemabrave: valientehorrified: horrorizadoapplause: los aplausosinternship: la pasantía

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Finding Inspiration Under Barcelona's Stained Glass Sky Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-05-23-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El sol brillava clar a Barcelona aquell matí de primavera.En: The sun shone brightly in Barcelona that spring morning.Ca: En Marc i la Laia passejaven pel carrer de la Marina, apropant-se a la majestuosa Sagrada Família.En: Marc and Laia were walking along carrer de la Marina, approaching the majestic Sagrada Família.Ca: Els aires de la ciutat estaven plens d'energia i els olors del forn proper els feien sentir-se contents de ser-hi.En: The city's airs were full of energy, and the smells from the nearby bakery made them feel happy to be there.Ca: "Necessito trobar inspiració per al meu projecte d'art," va dir la Laia amb preocupació.En: "I need to find inspiration for my art project," said Laia with concern.Ca: Els seus ulls miraven el terra, com si s'hi perdés una mica.En: Her eyes looked at the ground as if she were a little lost.Ca: "El temps se m'acaba."En: "Time is running out for me."Ca: "Tranquil·la," va respondre en Marc, amb un somriure afectuós.En: "Don't worry," Marc responded with an affectionate smile.Ca: "Hem vingut aquí per relaxar-nos i gaudir. Crec que la inspiració et trobarà quan menys t'ho esperis."En: "We came here to relax and enjoy. I believe inspiration will find you when you least expect it."Ca: Mentre s'apropaven a la basílica, van aixecar els ulls per veure les torres imponents que s'alçaven cap al cel.En: As they approached the basilica, they lifted their eyes to see the imposing towers rising towards the sky.Ca: Els detalls intricats de les façanes semblaven explicar històries antigues tallades a la pedra, una meravella que sempre sorprenia als visitants.En: The intricate details of the facades seemed to tell ancient stories carved in stone, a wonder that always amazed visitors.Ca: Dins la Sagrada Família, la llum del sol pintava l'interior amb colors vius que venien de les vidrieres.En: Inside the Sagrada Família, the sunlight painted the interior with bright colors from the stained-glass windows.Ca: Els patrons acolorits a terra semblaven dansar amb l'aire que entrava pels vitralls.En: The colorful patterns on the floor seemed to dance with the air entering through the windows.Ca: Hi havia una atmosfera de respecte i encant.En: There was an atmosphere of respect and enchantment.Ca: «Seu aquí», va suggerir en Marc, assenyalant un banc sota els vitralls més acolorits.En: "Sit here," Marc suggested, pointing to a bench under the most colorful stained-glass windows.Ca: «Gaudim del moment.»En: "Let's enjoy the moment."Ca: La Laia va tancar els ulls i va prendre una respiració profunda.En: Laia closed her eyes and took a deep breath.Ca: Els colors brillaven contra les seves parpelles tancades, i en aquell instant, una idea va aparèixer clara a la seva ment. Una visió artística que mai abans s'havia imaginat.En: The colors shone against her closed eyelids, and at that moment, an idea appeared clearly in her mind — an artistic vision she had never imagined before.Ca: Obrint els ulls, va agafar ràpidament un tovalló de paper de la seva motxilla i va començar a dibuixar.En: Opening her eyes, she quickly grabbed a napkin from her backpack and started drawing.Ca: Els traços fluïen amb la mateixa gràcia que la llum al seu voltant, creant una composició que reflectia tot el que sentia i veia.En: The strokes flowed with the same grace as the light around her, creating a composition that reflected everything she felt and saw.Ca: "Marc, mira això!" va exclamar emocionada, mostrant el tovalló ple d'esbossos a en Marc.En: "Marc, look at this!" she exclaimed excitedly, showing the sketch-filled napkin to Marc.Ca: "És això! És just el que buscava!"En: "This is it! It's exactly what I was looking for!"Ca: En Marc va veure l'alegria en els ulls de la Laia i va sentir un gran alleujament.En: Marc saw the joy in Laia's eyes and felt great relief.Ca: Sabia que havia fet el correcte suggerint aquella pausa.En: He knew he had done the right thing by suggesting that pause.Ca: Es va adonar que, a vegades, la millor manera d'ajudar era simplement estar present i gaudir del moment.En: He realized that sometimes, the best way to help was simply to be present and enjoy the moment.Ca: Mentre sortien de la Sagrada Família, la Laia i en Marc estaven plens d'energia i ideals noves.En: As they left the Sagrada Família, Laia and Marc were filled with energy and new ideas.Ca: La Laia havia recuperat la seva confiança creativa, i en Marc havia après que el millor suport era sovint deixar que les coses passessin al seu ritme.En: Laia had regained her creative confidence, and Marc had learned that the best support was often to let things happen at their own pace.Ca: Junts caminaren pel bullici de la ciutat, sabent que aquest era només el començament d'un nou capítol creatiu per a la Laia, amb un esdevenidor ple de colors i possibilitats.En: Together they walked through the bustle of the city, knowing this was just the beginning of a new creative chapter for Laia, with a future full of colors and possibilities. Vocabulary Words:the sun: el solthe morning: el matímajestic: majestuosathe city: la ciutatthe bakery: el fornthe inspiration: la inspiracióconcern: preocupacióthe time: el tempsthe basilica: la basílicaimposing: imponentsthe tower: les torresintricate: intricatsthe facade: les façanesthe stone: la pedrathe visitor: els visitantsstained-glass windows: vidrieresthe bench: el bancthe napkin: el tovallóthe composition: la composicióto draw: dibuixarthe sketch: els esbossosthe relief: l'alleujamentthe pause: la pausathe bustle: el bullicithe chapter: el capítolconfidence: la confiançacreative: creatiu/vathe future: l'esdevenidorthe grace: la gràciathe pattern: els patrons

Fluent Fiction - French: Mysteries of the Eiffel: A Parisian's Leap into Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-05-23-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Sous le ciel bleu de Paris, la tour Eiffel s'élève majestueusement, entourée de touristes émerveillés.En: Under the blue sky of Paris, the Eiffel Tower rises majestically, surrounded by amazed tourists.Fr: Le doux parfum du printemps flotte dans l'air alors que les fleurs tombent doucement des arbres.En: The gentle scent of spring floats in the air as flowers softly fall from the trees.Fr: Parfois, un rayon de soleil traverse la structure métallique, projetant des ombres dansant sur les pavés.En: Occasionally, a ray of sunshine pierces the metallic structure, casting dancing shadows on the cobblestones.Fr: Étienne, un Parisien curieux, flâne parmi la foule avec une carte à la main.En: Étienne, a curious Parisian, strolls among the crowd with a map in hand.Fr: Il aime résoudre des énigmes et cherche toujours l'aventure.En: He loves solving riddles and is always seeking adventure.Fr: Ce jour-là, Étienne trouve un petit morceau de papier glissé dans sa carte, un billet mystérieux.En: That day, Étienne finds a small piece of paper slipped into his map, a mysterious note.Fr: Sa curiosité piquée, il commence à lire le message cryptique.En: His curiosity piqued, he begins to read the cryptic message.Fr: "Cherche là où le fer embrasse le ciel," dit la note.En: "Look where the iron kisses the sky," the note says.Fr: Intrigué, Étienne sent dans cette phrase le début d'une quête palpitante.En: Intrigued, Étienne senses in this phrase the beginning of an exciting quest.Fr: Sans tarder, Étienne commence son exploration.En: Without delay, Étienne begins his exploration.Fr: Il se faufile entre les visiteurs, monte les escaliers de la tour.En: He weaves through the visitors, climbs the stairs of the tower.Fr: "Où le fer embrasse le ciel?"En: "Where does the iron kiss the sky?"Fr: se demande-t-il.En: he wonders.Fr: En montant, il fait attention aux détails qui l'entourent : les rivets, les panneaux d'informations, les murmures des touristes.En: As he ascends, he pays attention to the details around him: the rivets, the information panels, the murmurs of the tourists.Fr: Au deuxième étage, il trouve une nouvelle indication près d'un panneau.En: On the second floor, he finds a new clue near a sign.Fr: "Sophie t'attend où l'air est le plus pur."En: "Sophie awaits you where the air is the purest."Fr: Qui est Sophie?En: Who is Sophie?Fr: Le cœur battant, Étienne poursuit sa route.En: Heart pounding, Étienne continues on his way.Fr: Il monte encore, se retrouvant sur l'observation supérieure.En: He climbs further, finding himself on the upper observation level.Fr: Le temps presse, la tour va bientôt fermer.En: Time is running out, the tower will soon close.Fr: Enfin, au sommet, Étienne découvre la dernière piste.En: Finally, at the top, Étienne discovers the last clue.Fr: En scrutant l'horizon, il remarque Luc, un homme avec un sourire bienveillant.En: Scanning the horizon, he notices Luc, a man with a kind smile.Fr: Luc tient une pancarte avec le message : "L'aventure commence parfois là où l'on s'y attend le moins."En: Luc holds a sign with the message: "Adventure sometimes begins where one least expects it."Fr: Luc explique qu'il est ami avec Sophie, qui a voulu organiser cette surprise.En: Luc explains that he is a friend of Sophie, who wanted to organize this surprise.Fr: Ils ont remarqué qu'Étienne venait souvent ici, cherchant une étincelle dans la routine.En: They had noticed that Étienne often came here, looking for a spark in the routine.Fr: Luc offre à Étienne une opportunité incroyable : travailler avec une équipe de chasseurs de trésors modernes, organisant des défis aventureux à travers le monde.En: Luc offers Étienne an incredible opportunity: to work with a team of modern treasure hunters, organizing adventurous challenges across the world.Fr: Ému et enthousiaste, Étienne accepte.En: Moved and enthusiastic, Étienne accepts.Fr: Il se rend compte que cette aventure qu'il cherchait démarre avec le simple courage de suivre une piste.En: He realizes that this adventure he was seeking begins with the simple courage to follow a clue.Fr: En bas de la tour, alors que le soleil se couche sur Paris, Étienne se sent différent.En: At the base of the tower, as the sun sets over Paris, Étienne feels different.Fr: Il sait que désormais rien n'est vraiment figé.En: He knows that from now on, nothing is truly set in stone.Fr: Tout commence par un pas courageux vers l'inconnu.En: Everything begins with a courageous step into the unknown.Fr: L'avenir lui semble plein de possibilités et d'aventures.En: The future seems full of possibilities and adventures to him. Vocabulary Words:the scent: le parfumto rise: s'éleverthe cobblestones: les pavésto stroll: flânerthe clue: l'indicationto weave: se faufilerthe rivet: le rivetthe horizon: l'horizonto pierce: traverserthe map: la cartecryptic: cryptiqueto ascend: monterthe murmurs: les murmuresto scan: scruterthe observation deck: l'observationthe routine: la routineto organize: organiserthe spark: l'étincellethe future: l'avenirto be moved: être émuto slip: glisserthe heart: le cœurto notice: remarquerthe challenge: le défito offer: offrirthe unknown: l'inconnuto close: fermerthe sky: le cielthe air: l'airmajestically: majestueusement

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Heroes Beneath the Fjords: A Race Against Time On Norway's Day Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-05-21-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Under en frodig vårmorgen, mens flagg blafret i vinden utenfor og folk feiret Norges nasjonaldag, var stemningen i det hemmelige laboratoriet under fjordene alt annet enn festlig.En: On a lush spring morning, while the flags fluttered in the wind outside and people celebrated Norge's national day, the mood in the secret lab beneath the fjords was anything but festive.No: Lars, den briljante vitenskapsmannen, sto overfor sitt største utfordring.En: Lars, the brilliant scientist, faced his greatest challenge.No: Han var omgitt av avanserte maskiner og hvite, sterile vegger som føltes som en kontrast til den frodige grønne naturen der ute.En: He was surrounded by advanced machines and white, sterile walls, which felt like a contrast to the lush green nature outside.No: Han kunne høre lyden av musikk og latter fra feiringen når han konsentrerte seg.En: He could hear the sound of music and laughter from the celebrations as he focused.No: Men i dag var det ingen tid for feiring.En: But today, there was no time for celebrating.No: Ved siden av ham sto Kirsten, den erfarne kirurgen.En: Beside him stood Kirsten, the experienced surgeon.No: Hennes rolige ytre dekket en indre uro.En: Her calm exterior hid an inner turmoil.No: Hun hadde arbeidet hele livet for denne typen operasjon og visste at dette kunne være hennes viktigste bidrag til medisinen.En: She had worked her entire life for this kind of operation and knew this could be her most important contribution to medicine.No: For henne var operasjonen en sjanse til å bevise sin verdi.En: For her, the operation was a chance to prove her worth.No: Unge Erik, ennå en student, men med et brennende ønske om å gjøre en forskjell, var også der.En: Young Erik, still a student but with a burning desire to make a difference, was also there.No: Han så opp til sine mentorer.En: He looked up to his mentors.No: Lite visste han hvilke risikoer de snart skulle møte.En: Little did he know what risks they were about to face.No: Dagen hadde startet med håp, men det raskt blitt til alvor.En: The day had started with hope, but quickly turned serious.No: En pasient med en sjelden tilstand krevde en livreddende eksperimentell prosedyre.En: A patient with a rare condition required a lifesaving experimental procedure.No: Lars' forskning kunne være nøkkelen, men prosedyren var uprøvd.En: Lars' research could be the key, but the procedure was untested.No: Tiden var knapp.En: Time was short.No: Pasientens liv hang i en tynn tråd, og teamet hadde lite annet valg enn å gå videre.En: The patient's life hung by a thread, and the team had little choice but to proceed.No: Lars bestemte seg for å gå for prosedyren, overbevist om at dette var hans beste mulighet til å vise hvor effektiv hans forskning kunne være.En: Lars decided to go ahead with the procedure, convinced this was his best opportunity to show how effective his research could be.No: "Vi må prøve," sa han og så Kirsten inn i øynene.En: "We must try," he said, looking Kirsten in the eyes.No: Hun nikket motvillig, klar for utfordringen som ventet, og visste at et liv stod på spill.En: She nodded reluctantly, ready for the challenge ahead, knowing a life was at stake.No: Erik sto klar til å assistere, nervøs, men klar for å lære.En: Erik stood ready to assist, nervous but eager to learn.No: Midt i operasjonen oppsto det en kritisk komplikasjon.En: In the middle of the operation, a critical complication arose.No: Alle øynene var på Lars.En: All eyes were on Lars.No: En viktig maskin sluttet å fungere akkurat i det avgjørende øyeblikket.En: An important machine stopped working at the crucial moment.No: Panikk spredte seg raskt, men Lars holdt seg rolig.En: Panic spread quickly, but Lars remained calm.No: "Jeg må gjøre dette," hvisket han og tok en modig beslutning om å implementere en del av forskningen sin som aldri hadde blitt testet før.En: "I must do this," he whispered and made a brave decision to implement a part of his research that had never been tested before.No: Operasjonen fortsatte, hvert minutt føltes som en evighet.En: The operation continued, every minute felt like an eternity.No: Da de endelig var ferdige, viste monitorene stabiliserende signaler.En: When they finally finished, the monitors showed stabilizing signals.No: Pasientens liv var reddet.En: The patient's life was saved.No: Stillheten etter tumultene var dyp.En: The silence after the tumult was profound.No: De hadde gjort det.En: They had done it.No: Da de forlot operasjonssalen, var stemningen en blanding av lettelse og ettertanke.En: As they left the operating room, the mood was a mix of relief and reflection.No: Lars hadde ikke bare reddet et liv, men også funnet en ny tro på sitt arbeid og seg selv.En: Lars had not only saved a life but also found a new belief in his work and himself.No: Kirsten så på sine kolleger, klar over at det hun trengte mer enn arven var samarbeid og støtte.En: Kirsten looked at her colleagues, aware that she needed collaboration and support more than legacy.No: Erik, mens han ryddet opp, innså viktigheten av etisk vurdering når man håndterer banebrytende medisin.En: Erik, while tidying up, realized the importance of ethical consideration when handling groundbreaking medicine.No: Utenfor fortsatte musikken og sangene, en hyllest til nasjonen og dens folk.En: Outside, the music and songs continued, a tribute to the nation and its people.No: Men i laboratoriet under fjorden, hadde tre mennesker også funnet noe verdt å feire – livets uventede triumf og styrken i felles innsats.En: But in the lab beneath the fjord, three people had also found something worth celebrating – the unexpected triumph of life and the strength of collective effort. Vocabulary Words:lush: frodigfluttered: blafretmood: stemningsurgeon: kirurgturmoil: urocontribution: bidragrare: sjeldnecondition: tilstandlifesaving: livreddendeexperimental: eksperimentellprocedure: prosedyrereluctantly: motvilligcomplication: komplikasjoncrucial: avgjørendepanic: panikkimplement: implementereuntested: uprøvdeternity: evighetstabilizing: stabiliserendetumult: tumultprofound: dypreflection: ettertankebelief: troethical: etiskconsideration: vurderinggroundbreaking: banebrytendetribute: hyllesttriumph: triumfcollective: felleseffort: innsats

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Harmony in Insadong: A Creative Union Over Tea Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-05-20-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 인사동의 차분한 오후, 따듯한 차 향기가 코끝을 스쳤다.En: On a calm afternoon in Insadong, the warm scent of tea touched the tip of their noses.Ko: 오랜 전통의 찻집은 조명 아래 붉게 빛나는 등불로 가득했다.En: The old traditional teahouse was filled with lanterns glowing red under the lights.Ko: 바깥은 부처님 오신 날을 맞아 화려한 연등이 걸려 있었다.En: Outside, colorful lanterns were hung to celebrate Buddha's birthday.Ko: 민호와 지윤은 한쪽 구석에 앉아 노트북을 펴놓고 있었다.En: Minho and Jiyoon were sitting in a corner with their laptops open.Ko: 민호는 깔끔하게 정리된 파일을 작업 중이었다.En: Minho was working on neatly organized files.Ko: 그는 그래픽 디자이너로 항상 완벽을 추구했다.En: As a graphic designer, he always pursued perfection.Ko: 하지만 요즘엔 마음 한켠이 복잡해서 최선을 다하기가 쉽지 않았다.En: However, these days, his mind was cluttered, making it hard to do his best.Ko: 지윤은 그의 옆에 앉아 글을 쓰고 있었다.En: Jiyoon was sitting next to him, writing.Ko: 그녀는 낙관적인 작가지만, 늘 자신의 글이 부족하다는 생각이 들었다.En: Although she was an optimistic writer, she constantly felt her writing was lacking.Ko: “우리, 한 번 더 검토해볼까요?” 지윤이 조심스럽게 말했다.En: "Shall we review it one more time?" Jiyoon said cautiously.Ko: 민호는 잠시 멈췄다.En: Minho paused for a moment.Ko: “네가 쓴 대로 괜찮아. 이미 너무 많이 수정했어,”라고 답했지만, 안심되지 않았다.En: "It's fine as you wrote. We've already revised too much," he replied, but he still didn't feel reassured.Ko: 시간은 점점 흐르고 있었다.En: Time continued to pass.Ko: 지윤은 계속해서 내용을 수정하고 싶었다.En: Jiyoon wanted to keep revising the content.Ko: 그녀는 완벽한 이야기를 만들고 싶었다.En: She wanted to create the perfect story.Ko: 하지만 민호는 더 이상 지체할 시간이 없었다.En: However, Minho no longer had time to delay.Ko: 그는 마침내 마음을 먹고 말했다. “지윤, 네 글을 믿어.En: He finally made up his mind and said, "Jiyoon, trust your writing.Ko: 지금 이 순간, 완벽보다는 마무리가 중요해.”En: At this moment, finishing is more important than perfection."Ko: 두 사람은 같은 목표를 향해 나아가야 했다.En: They needed to move toward the same goal.Ko: 그들은 함께 일하면서 서로의 부족함을 이해하게 되었다.En: While working together, they began to understand each other's shortcomings.Ko: 초저녁이 되자 찻집 밖에서 연등이 더욱 밝아졌다.En: As evening approached, the lanterns outside the teahouse grew even brighter.Ko: 민호와 지윤은 잠시 노트북에서 눈을 떼고 창밖을 바라보았다.En: Minho and Jiyoon took a moment to look away from their laptops and gaze out the window.Ko: 등불 사이로 기분좋은 바람이 불어왔다.En: A pleasant breeze blew through the lanterns.Ko: “우리, 이제 마지막이라고 생각하고 정리해볼까요?” 지윤은 결심했다.En: "Let's think of it as the last chance and wrap it up?" Jiyoon decided.Ko: 민호도 고개를 끄덕였다.En: Minho nodded.Ko: 둘은 다시 노트북으로 돌아와 작업을 시작했다.En: They returned to their laptops and began working again.Ko: 각자 처음으로 진심을 다해 서로를 믿기 시작했다.En: For the first time, each sincerely started to trust the other.Ko: 결국, 그들은 데드라인을 아슬아슬하게 맞췄다.En: In the end, they barely made the deadline.Ko: 찻집 안은 여전히 따뜻한 차 향기로 가득했다.En: The teahouse was still filled with the warm scent of tea.Ko: 민호는 미소 지으며 지윤에게 말했다. “완벽하지 않아도 괜찮아.En: Minho smiled and said to Jiyoon, "It's okay if it's not perfect.Ko: 우리는 최선을 다했어.”En: We did our best."Ko: 지윤은 이제 자신이 조금 더 자신감을 가졌다는 것을 느꼈다.En: Jiyoon now felt a bit more confident.Ko: 그날 밤, 인사동 거리는 불빛으로 찬란했다.En: That night, the streets of Insadong were brilliant with lights.Ko: 두 사람은 서로에게 감사했다.En: The two were grateful to each other.Ko: 그들은 서로 다름에도 불구하고 완벽한 팀이 될 수 있었다는 것을 깨달았다.En: They realized that despite their differences, they could be a perfect team.Ko: 창작의 여정을 함께하며, 둘은 더 나은 크리에이터로 성장했다.En: By sharing the journey of creation, they grew into better creators. Vocabulary Words:calm: 차분한afternoon: 오후scent: 향기tip: 코끝traditional: 전통의lanterns: 등불celebrate: 맞아noses: 코files: 파일organized: 정리된perfection: 완벽cluttered: 복잡한reassured: 안심되지revise: 수정delayed: 지체할shortcomings: 부족함pleasant: 기분좋은creative: 창작의brilliant: 찬란했다goal: 목표pursued: 추구했다optimistic: 낙관적인review: 검토해revised: 수정했어reassured: 안심되지trust: 믿어ease: 마무리가deadline: 데드라인grateful: 감사했다creators: 크리에이터

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Mystery on La Rambla: A Springtime Puzzle Unraveled Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-05-17-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: En Jordi caminava per La Rambla, fascinant-se amb la varietat d'artistes de carrer.En: En Jordi was walking down La Rambla, fascinated by the variety of street performers.Ca: Els aplaudiments i rialles omplien l'aire primaveral, i les fulles dels arbres ballaven al ritme del vent suau.En: Applause and laughter filled the spring air, and the leaves of the trees danced to the rhythm of the gentle wind.Ca: Era un dissabte al matí i la gent es reunia al voltant d'un músic de carrer que tocava la guitarra amb passió.En: It was a Saturday morning and people gathered around a street musician playing the guitar with passion.Ca: Mentre observava, en Jordi va veure un tros de paper que sobresortia del costat d'una botiga de records.En: As he observed, en Jordi saw a piece of paper sticking out from the side of a souvenir shop.Ca: Acostat per la curiositat, ho va agafar dissimuladament.En: Driven by curiosity, he discreetly picked it up.Ca: El missatge estava cobert de símbols estranys.En: The message was covered with strange symbols.Ca: "Això sembla emocionant," va pensar en Jordi.En: "This seems exciting," thought en Jordi.Ca: La seva intuïció li deia que era important, així que va decidir trobar en Pere i Marta.En: His intuition told him it was important, so he decided to find en Pere and Marta.Ca: En trobar-se, en Jordi els va mostrar la carta.En: Upon meeting, en Jordi showed them the letter.Ca: Marta, amb la seva habilitat per solucionar enigmes, va començar a estudiar els símbols.En: Marta, with her knack for solving puzzles, began to study the symbols.Ca: "Una cosa estic segura," va dir Marta amb una lleugera preocupació, "això necessita ser descodificat ràpidament.En: "One thing I'm sure of," said Marta with slight concern, "this needs to be decoded quickly."Ca: "Mentre la Marta treballava en el codi, en Jordi va notar un grup de persones sospitoses que els observava des de l'altre costat de la Rambla.En: While Marta worked on the code, en Jordi noticed a suspicious group of people watching them from across La Rambla.Ca: Ell sabia que estaven sent vigilats.En: He knew they were being watched.Ca: "En Pere, Marta, creieu que ens segueixen?En: "En Pere, Marta, do you think they're following us?"Ca: " va preguntar en Jordi, mirant-los de reüll.En: asked en Jordi, glancing at them.Ca: "Marta, pots continuar treballant mentre ens movem?En: "Marta, can you keep working while we move?"Ca: ""Tinc una idea," va dir en Pere.En: "I have an idea," said en Pere.Ca: "Hi ha un petit carreró que conec.En: "There's a little alley I know.Ca: Seguim-lo per despistar-los.En: Let's follow it to throw them off."Ca: "Els tres amics es van endinsar pels carrerons del Barri Gòtic.En: The three friends ventured through the alleys of the Barri Gòtic.Ca: Amb la Marta encara concentrada amb la carta, caminaven amb compte.En: With Marta still focused on the letter, they walked carefully.Ca: Al cap de poca estona, van arribar a una petita plaça plena de mercadets ambulants.En: Shortly, they arrived at a small square filled with street vendors.Ca: De sobte, les figures misterioses van aparèixer darrere d'ells.En: Suddenly, the mysterious figures appeared behind them.Ca: En Jordi es va girar, protegit pel soroll i el bullici de la gent al mercat.En: En Jordi turned, shielded by the noise and bustle of the market.Ca: Hi havia tensió en l'aire.En: There was tension in the air.Ca: Just aleshores, la Marta va exclamar: "Ho tinc!En: Just then, Marta exclaimed: "I've got it!Ca: El missatge diu que hem d'arribar a la Plaça Reial abans del migdia!En: The message says we need to reach Plaça Reial before noon!"Ca: " Hi havia un cert alleujament en saber-ho, però també urgència.En: There was some relief in knowing, but also urgency.Ca: El temps s'acabava.En: Time was running out.Ca: Van començar a córrer, però aquells que els perseguien eren més a prop que mai.En: They started running, but those pursuing them were closer than ever.Ca: Quan semblava que podrien atrapar-los, en Pere va quedar-se enrere, distracció suficient perquè la Marta i en Jordi escapen.En: When it seemed they might be caught, en Pere stayed behind, providing just enough distraction for Marta and en Jordi to escape.Ca: Arribats a la Plaça Reial, un home d'aspecte sever els esperava.En: Upon reaching Plaça Reial, a stern-looking man was waiting for them.Ca: "Gràcies," va dir l'home mentre en Jordi li donava la carta descodificada.En: "Thank you," said the man as en Jordi handed him the decoded letter.Ca: "Aquesta informació pot prevenir un problema gran.En: "This information can prevent a major problem."Ca: "En aquell moment, en Pere també va arribar, suat però somrient.En: At that moment, en Pere also arrived, sweaty but smiling.Ca: "Ho hem fet!En: "We did it!"Ca: " va cridar.En: he shouted.Ca: En Jordi va adonar-se que no ho hagués aconseguit sol.En: En Jordi realized he couldn't have done it alone.Ca: Necessitava els seus amics, i l'experiència li havia donat una nova apreciació del treball en equip.En: He needed his friends, and the experience gave him a new appreciation of teamwork.Ca: Mentre la ciutat continuava bategant al seu voltant, els tres amics es van asseure a prendre un refresc, satisfets d'haver resolt el misteri i conscients de la importància de sempre confiar l'un en l'altre.En: As the city continued to pulse around them, the three friends sat down for a drink, satisfied to have solved the mystery and aware of the importance of always trusting one another.Ca: La primavera a Barcelona era més bonica que mai, plena de noves possibilitats i aventures encara per venir.En: Spring in Barcelona was more beautiful than ever, full of new possibilities and adventures yet to come. Vocabulary Words:applause: els aplaudimentslaughter: les riallesspring: la primaveratree: l'arbreleaf: la fullawind: el ventsouvenir: el recordpuzzle: l'enigmacuriosity: la curiositatintuition: la intuïcióurgency: la urgènciaattention: l'atenciówave: l'onamystery: el misteripossibility: la possibilitatadventure: l'aventuraexpression: l'expressiódistraction: la distraccióguitar: la guitarramorning: el matímusician: el músicmarket: el mercatalley: el carreróvendor: el venedorsquare: la plaçaconcern: la preocupacióknowledge: el coneixementsymbol: el símbolsolution: la soluciótrust: la confiança

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Mystery Unraveled: The Secrets of Halászbástya Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-05-15-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A Halászbástya mindig lenyűgöző látványt nyújtott.En: The Halászbástya always offered a breathtaking view.Hu: A tavaszi szellő virágillatot hozott, és a napfény táncolt a Duna felszínén.En: The spring breeze carried the scent of flowers, and the sunlight danced on the surface of the Duna.Hu: Zsolt, Katalin, és András a bástya egyik magas tornyánál álltak.En: Zsolt, Katalin, and András stood by one of the tall towers of the bastion.Hu: Ma különleges nap volt számukra.En: Today was a special day for them.Hu: Zsolt, a történelem szerelmese, egy furcsa csomagot talált a bástya egyik elhagyatott szegletében.En: Zsolt, a lover of history, found a strange package in one of the deserted corners of the bastion.Hu: A csomag titokzatos volt, és egy bonyolult kód zárta le.En: The package was mysterious, sealed with an intricate code.Hu: Zsolt tudta, hogy valami különleges lehet benne.En: Zsolt knew that there might be something special inside it.Hu: De mit?En: But what?Hu: Katalin, a bátor idegenvezető, rögtön meglátta a kihívást.En: Katalin, the brave tour guide, immediately saw the challenge.Hu: „Hé, lehet, hogy ez valami régi kincs!” – mondta huncut mosollyal.En: “Hey, maybe it's some old treasure!” she said with a cheeky smile.Hu: András, a lazán viselkedő fotós, fényképezőgépével kapott pillanatképeket a csomagról és környékről, de most ő is izgatott volt.En: András, the laid-back photographer, snapped shots with his camera of the package and the surroundings, but now he was also intrigued.Hu: „Hát, most már igazán kíváncsi vagyok, mi lehet ez,” jegyezte meg csendesen.En: “Well, now I'm really curious what this could be,” he remarked quietly.Hu: A hármas megtárgyalta, mit tegyenek.En: The trio discussed what to do.Hu: Az idő ellenük dolgozott, hiszen bármikor érkezhetett a rendőrség.En: Time was against them, as the police could arrive at any moment.Hu: Zsolt meggyőzte barátait, hogy próbálják meg megoldani a kódot, mielőtt túl késő lenne.En: Zsolt convinced his friends to try to solve the code before it was too late.Hu: „Ha tényleg egy relikvia van benne, akkor megér egy próbát,” mondta eltökélten Zsolt.En: “If it really is a relic inside, it's worth a shot,” he said determinedly.Hu: Katalin fürkészte a kódot, András pedig a tájat nézte, hogy a figyelmét elvonja.En: Katalin studied the code, while András looked at the landscape to distract himself.Hu: Csendben dolgoztak, figyelték a számokat, a mintákat.En: They worked in silence, observing the numbers and patterns.Hu: Hirtelen Katalin ujjai elkezdtek sebesen járni a lakaton.En: Suddenly, Katalin's fingers began to rapidly move over the lock.Hu: „Azt hiszem, megvan!” kiáltotta izgatottan.En: “I think I've got it!” she shouted excitedly.Hu: Zsolt és András izgalommal figyelték, ahogy a lakat kattanással engedett.En: Zsolt and András watched with anticipation as the lock clicked open.Hu: Ekkor egy rendőr közeledett feléjük.En: At that moment, a police officer approached them.Hu: „Jó napot! Minden rendben itt?” – szólt, miközben közelebb lépett.En: “Good day! Is everything alright here?” he called out as he stepped closer.Hu: Zsolt gyorsan nyitotta ki a csomagot.En: Zsolt hurriedly opened the package.Hu: Szinte lélegzetüket visszatartva várták, hogy mi kerül elő.En: They waited, almost holding their breath, to see what would emerge.Hu: A csomagban egy régi, kopott naplót találtak.En: Inside, they found an old, worn diary.Hu: Zsolt csalódottság helyett csillogó szemmel nézte a naplót, mint egy új rejtély kulcsát.En: Instead of disappointment, Zsolt looked at the diary with sparkling eyes, like it was the key to a new mystery.Hu: Katalin és András nevetve nézték őt, majd egyszerre kinyitották a naplót.En: Katalin and András laughed as they watched him, then they opened the diary together.Hu: Benne egy újabb feladvány, egy másik titok.En: Inside was another puzzle, another secret.Hu: Zsolt ekkor értette meg: a valódi kincs a közös kaland és az ismeretlen felfedezése volt.En: Zsolt then understood: the real treasure was the shared adventure and the discovery of the unknown.Hu: Élményekkel gazdagodva, mosolyogva nézték a várost, és már a következő kalandjukat tervezték.En: Enriched with experiences, they smiled at the city and started planning their next adventure.Hu: A Halászbástya, a hármuk különleges emléke lett, egy új kaland kezdete.En: The Halászbástya became a special memory for all three of them, the beginning of a new adventure. Vocabulary Words:breathtaking: lenyűgözőbreeze: szellőintricate: bonyolultrelic: relikviadeterminedly: eltökéltenobserving: figyeltékanticipation: izgalommalapproached: közeledettsparkling: csillogóemerge: előkerülabandoned: elhagyatottsealed: lezártchallenge: kihíváscheeky: huncutcurious: kíváncsirapidly: sebesendiscovery: felfedezésenriched: gazdagodvaventure: kalandadventure: kalandconvinced: meggyőzteshared: közöslaid-back: lazán viselkedőpuzzle: feladványsunlight: napfénydiary: naplódeserted: elhagyatottcode: kódsecret: titokmysterious: titokzatos

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Dancing Through Chaos: A Vibrant Picnic Prep at Shuk HaCarmel Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-05-06-22-34-01-he Story Transcript:He: שוק הכרמל בתל אביב היה חי ופעיל.En: The Shuk HaCarmel in Tel Aviv was lively and bustling.He: הריחות של תבלינים טריים, פירות וירקות מילאו את האוויר, והמולת האורחים והסוחרים עשתה את המקום מלא חיים.En: The scents of fresh spices, fruits, and vegetables filled the air, and the commotion of the guests and vendors made the place full of life.He: איתן, איש בשנות השלושים לחייו, עם חיוך תמידי על פניו, ביקש לחגוג את לג בעומר עם חברים ולהתכונן לפיקניק על חוף הים.En: Eitan, a man in his thirties with a constant smile on his face, wanted to celebrate Lag BaOmer with friends and prepare for a picnic on the beach.He: לצידו צעדו מרים, אישה מוכוונת פרטים ודייקנית, שעיניה סקרו כל דוכן, ויעל, חברתם המסבירה לרוב פנים, שתמיד ידעה כיצד להפיג מתחים.En: Walking alongside him were Miriam, a detail-oriented and precise woman whose eyes scanned every stall, and Yael, their friend who was usually warm and inviting, always knowing how to relieve tensions.He: “איתן, חשוב לעמוד בתקציב,” הזכירה מרים בקול תקיף.En: “Eitan, it's important to stick to the budget,” Miriam reminded him in a firm voice.He: “אין צורך לאבד את הראש.”En: “There's no need to lose your head.”He: “אבל זו חגיגה!” ענה איתן בשמחה.En: “But it's a celebration!” replied Eitan cheerfully.He: “התפוזים האלה נראים מקסימים! והלחמניות? תחשבי על הפיקניק!”En: “These oranges look gorgeous! And the rolls? Think about the picnic!”He: השוק היה עמוס, אנשים נדחקו מסביב לתוך המעברים הצרים.En: The market was crowded, with people squeezing around the narrow passages.He: הכאוטיות רק הוסיפה לקושי למצוא את מה שהם צריכים.En: The chaos only added to the difficulty of finding what they needed.He: יעל נעמדה ביניהם, פרשנית: “הי, חברים, אני בטוחה שנוכל למצוא דרך.”En: Yael stood between them, a mediator: “Hey, friends, I'm sure we can find a way.”He: המתחים גברו.En: Tensions rose.He: מרים רצתה להעביר תקציב ברור, בעוד איתן נדחף על ידי השמחה והחגיגה.En: Miriam wanted to stick to a clear budget, while Eitan was driven by joy and festivity.He: המצב התלהט כשעצרו בדוכן של תותים.En: The situation heated up when they stopped at a strawberry stall.He: “אנחנו באמת צריכים את זה?” שאלה מרים.En: “Do we really need this?” asked Miriam.He: “כן! זה יום מיוחד!” ענה איתן, עיניו נוצצות.En: “Yes! It's a special day!” answered Eitan, his eyes sparkling.He: פתאום, נשמעה מוזיקה שמחה מצידה השני של השוק.En: Suddenly, cheerful music was heard from the other side of the market.He: נגני רחוב ניגנו נעימה עליזה.En: Street musicians played a lively tune.He: איתן הפסיק והביט סביב.En: Eitan stopped and looked around.He: “בואו נרקוד!” הציע בחיוך רחב, מתחיל לזוז.En: “Let's dance!” he suggested with a broad smile, starting to move.He: בהתחלה, מרים בהתה בו, מוטרדת מעט מהמצב, אבל יעל הצטרפה לאיתן והתחילה לרקום צעדים קלילים.En: At first, Miriam stared at him, slightly bothered by the situation, but Yael joined Eitan and began weaving light steps.He: הזמן עצר לרגע, והקצב תפס גם את לבה של מרים.En: Time stood still for a moment, and the rhythm captured Miriam's heart too.He: שלושתם החלו לרקוד, השוק הצבעוני התערבב בצחוקם.En: The three of them started dancing, the colorful market blending with their laughter.He: כעבור דקות, כשהם התעייפו, נעמדו יחד, מחייכים.En: After a few minutes, when they were tired, they stood together, smiling.He: “אולי לא נקנה הכול, אבל לנו יש אחד את השני,” אמרה יעל בשקט.En: “We may not buy everything, but we have each other,” Yael said quietly.He: איתן הבין את חשיבות התכנון, ומרים למדה להעריך את הרגעים המפתיעים.En: Eitan understood the importance of planning, and Miriam learned to appreciate the unexpected moments.He: וכך, עם חיבוק, הם קנו יחד מה שהיו צריכים ויצאו לדרך לחוף, מוכנים לפיקניק בלתי נשכח.En: And so, with a hug, they bought what they needed and set off to the beach, ready for an unforgettable picnic. Vocabulary Words:lively: חיbustling: פעילscents: ריחותspices: תבליניםcommotion: המולהvendors: סוחריםcelebrate: לחגוגpicnic: פיקניקdetail-oriented: מוכוונת פרטיםprecise: דייקניתscanned: סקרוrelieve: להפיגtensions: מתחיםbudget: תקציבsqueezing: נדחקוnarrow: צריםchaos: כאוטיותmediator: פרשניתsparkling: נוצצותmusicians: נגניםtune: נעימהbroad: רחבweaving: לרקוםcaptured: תפסblending: התערבבappreciate: להעריךunexpected: מפתיעיםhug: חיבוקunforgettable: בלתי נשכחBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Unveiling Secrets at Keukenhof: A History Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-05-05-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De zon scheen helder boven de beroemde Keukenhof-tuinen.En: The sun shone brightly over the famous Keukenhof gardens.Nl: Het was Bevrijdingsdag, en de kleurrijke tulpenvelden trokken een menigte van bezoekers.En: It was Liberation Day, and the colorful tulip fields attracted a crowd of visitors.Nl: Sanne liep nieuwsgierig rond, genietend van de geur van bloemen en de festieve sfeer.En: Sanne wandered curiously, enjoying the scent of flowers and the festive atmosphere.Nl: Terwijl ze langs een veld met rode en gele tulpen waste, viel haar oog op iets ongewoons.En: As she walked past a field of red and yellow tulips, her eye caught something unusual.Nl: Tussen de bladeren stak een stuk papier uit.En: A piece of paper stuck out among the leaves.Nl: Sanne, altijd op zoek naar spanning, knielde om het beter te bekijken.En: Sanne, always on the lookout for excitement, knelt to take a closer look.Nl: Het bleek een oude, verwassen brief te zijn.En: It turned out to be an old, weathered letter.Nl: Met opwinding riep ze haar vrienden Daan en Mieke.En: Excitedly, she called her friends Daan and Mieke.Nl: "Wat is dit?"En: "What is this?"Nl: vroeg Sanne, terwijl ze het papier voorzichtig openvouwde.En: asked Sanne, as she carefully unfolded the paper.Nl: Daan, die van geschiedenis hield, bekeek de brief nieuwsgierig.En: Daan, who loved history, examined the letter curiously.Nl: De tekst was gedeeltelijk beschadigd, met vlekken van regen en aarde.En: The text was partially damaged, with stains from rain and soil.Nl: Mieke, met haar liefde voor raadsels, glimlachte.En: Mieke, with her love for puzzles, smiled.Nl: "We moeten dit oplossen," zei ze vastberaden.En: "We need to solve this," she said determinedly.Nl: Het drietal boog zich over de mysterieuze woorden.En: The trio bent over the mysterious words.Nl: Ze zagen flarden als "held", "onthulling" en "Bevrijdingsdag".En: They saw fragments like "hero," "revelation," and "Liberation Day."Nl: De tijd drong want het park zou spoedig sluiten.En: Time was running out because the park would soon close.Nl: Sanne besloot de aanwijzingen in de brief te volgen.En: Sanne decided to follow the clues in the letter.Nl: "Kom op," zei ze, "we moeten snel zijn."En: "Come on," she said, "we need to hurry."Nl: Daan leek diep na te denken.En: Daan seemed deep in thought.Nl: "Misschien verwijst het naar een historische gebeurtenis hier?"En: "Maybe it's referring to a historical event here?"Nl: suggereerde hij.En: he suggested.Nl: Mieke knikte instemmend.En: Mieke nodded in agreement.Nl: "We moeten de plekken met herdenkingsplekken doorzoeken."En: "We need to search the places with memorials."Nl: Ze volgden de aanwijzingen door de tuinen, pauzerend bij elk monument en plaquette.En: They followed the clues through the gardens, pausing at each monument and plaque.Nl: Terwijl de zon langzaam onderging, bereikten ze een afgelegen deel van het park.En: As the sun slowly set, they reached a secluded part of the park.Nl: Daar stond een vervaagde plaquette, half verborgen door bladeren.En: There stood a faded plaque, half-hidden by leaves.Nl: Mieke las de inscriptie hardop.En: Mieke read the inscription aloud.Nl: Het was een eerbetoon aan een vergeten lokale held van de bevrijding.En: It was a tribute to a forgotten local hero of the liberation.Nl: Onder de plaquette vonden ze een kleine sleutel, netjes verborgen in een nis.En: Beneath the plaque, they found a small key, neatly hidden in a niche.Nl: "En wat nu?"En: "And what now?"Nl: vroeg Sanne, met glinsterende ogen.En: asked Sanne, with sparkling eyes.Nl: Daan wees naar een klein gebouwtje verderop.En: Daan pointed to a small building nearby.Nl: "Daar moeten we zijn," zei hij vol vertrouwen.En: "That's where we need to be," he said confidently.Nl: Met de sleutel opende Sanne het deurtje van een oude hut.En: With the key, Sanne opened the door of an old hut.Nl: Binnenin ontdekten ze een klein museum.En: Inside, they discovered a small museum.Nl: Het was gewijd aan het leven van de held die de plaquette eerde.En: It was dedicated to the life of the hero honored by the plaque.Nl: Sanne voelde een warm gevoel van voldoening.En: Sanne felt a warm sense of fulfillment.Nl: De geheimen van de brief waren opgelost, en samen hadden ze een stukje geschiedenis nieuw leven ingeblazen.En: The secrets of the letter had been solved, and together they had brought a piece of history back to life.Nl: Ze realiseerde zich dat teamwork hen hier had gebracht en dat ze veel had geleerd van de verhalen en opofferingen van het verleden.En: She realized that teamwork had brought them here and that she had learned much from the stories and sacrifices of the past.Nl: Terwijl ze de hut verlieten, wisten Sanne, Daan en Mieke dat ze voor altijd een band zouden delen, gesmeed door hun avontuur op deze bijzondere dag in de Keukenhof.En: As they left the hut, Sanne, Daan, and Mieke knew they would forever share a bond, forged by their adventure on this special day in the Keukenhof. Vocabulary Words:brightly: helderfamous: beroemdewandered: liepscent: geuratmosphere: sfeercuriously: nieuwsgierigunusual: ongewoonsweathered: verwassenexcitedly: met opwindingcarefully: voorzichtigpartially: gedeeltelijkdamaged: beschadigdstains: vlekkenpuzzles: raadselsmysterious: mysterieuzefragments: flardenrevelation: onthullingdeterminedly: vastberadensecluded: afgelegenfaded: vervaagdeinscription: inscriptietribute: eerbetoonhidden: verborgensparkling: glinsterendeconfidence: vertrouwenfulfillment: voldoeningsecrets: geheimensacrifices: opofferingenbond: bandforged: gesmeed

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: The Market Heirloom Hunt: A Cinco de Mayo Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-05-05-22-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: En el mercado bullicioso de Valle de Bravo, humo de tortillas recién hechas se mezclaba con el aroma dulce de flores y frutas.En: In the bustling market of Valle de Bravo, smoke from freshly made tortillas mixed with the sweet aroma of flowers and fruits.Es: Coloridos puestos de artesanías y alimentos llenaban el lugar.En: Colorful stalls of handicrafts and food filled the place.Es: Mateo, un hábil artesano, exploraba el mercado con Lucía y Diego, en busca de su preciado mantel bordado.En: Mateo, a skilled artisan, was exploring the market with Lucía and Diego, in search of his precious embroidered tablecloth.Es: Era un día importante: el Cinco de Mayo, y la celebración familiar de Mateo no podía comenzar sin esa reliquia.En: It was an important day: Cinco de Mayo, and Mateo's family celebration couldn't begin without that heirloom.Es: Mateo, conocido por sus hermosas decoraciones, estaba angustiado.En: Mateo, known for his beautiful decorations, was distressed.Es: El mantel había estado en su familia por generaciones.En: The tablecloth had been in his family for generations.Es: “¡No podemos empezar la cena sin él!En: "We can't start dinner without it!"Es: ” exclamó frustrado.En: he exclaimed frustratedly.Es: Lucía, su amiga curiosa y valiente, le dio una palmada en el hombro.En: Lucía, his curious and brave friend, gave him a pat on the shoulder.Es: “Lo encontraremos, Mateo.En: "We'll find it, Mateo.Es: Sabemos que ha de estar aquí, en algún lugar.En: We know it must be here somewhere."Es: ”Diego, aunque un poco travieso, era un experto del mercado.En: Diego, although a bit mischievous, was an expert of the market.Es: “Claro, ¡nadie conoce este lugar como yo!En: "Of course, no one knows this place like I do!"Es: ” dijo con confianza.En: he said confidently.Es: Se arremangó la camisa y les guiñó un ojo.En: He rolled up his sleeves and winked at them.Es: “Sigamos esta pista.En: "Let's follow this lead."Es: ”Caminaron entre los pasillos, esquivando a compradores y vendedores al vociferar sus productos: “¡Tacos al pastor!En: They walked through the aisles, dodging buyers and sellers shouting their products: "Tacos al pastor!Es: ”, “¡Frutas frescas!En: ", "Fresh fruits!Es: ”, “¡Artesanías de Oaxaca!En: ", "Handicrafts from Oaxaca!"Es: ” El sonido era ensordecedor, pero la adrenalina los impulsaba.En: The sound was deafening, but adrenaline drove them.Es: “Vi un mantel parecido en un puesto hace un rato,” recordó Diego.En: "I saw a similar tablecloth at a stall a while ago," Diego recalled.Es: Rápidamente, los amigos se dirigieron hacia el lugar indicado.En: Quickly, the friends headed to the indicated place.Es: Sin embargo, el puesto estaba vacío.En: However, the stall was empty.Es: “Vino un turista y compró algunas cosas justo ahora,” comentó un vendedor vecino.En: "A tourist came and bought a few things just now," commented a neighboring vendor.Es: "Tal vez fue él quien lo llevó.En: "Maybe it was him who took it."Es: " Mateo sintió su corazón acelerarse.En: Mateo felt his heart race.Es: Lucía ideó un plan.En: Lucía devised a plan.Es: “Dividámonos.En: "Let's split up.Es: Busquemos a ese turista y preguntemos por el mantel.En: Let's find that tourist and ask about the tablecloth."Es: ” Con el sol casi oculto en el horizonte, la presión aumentaba.En: With the sun almost set on the horizon, the pressure was increasing.Es: El tiempo corría.En: Time was running out.Es: Finalmente, en la esquina del mercado, vieron a un hombre sosteniendo lo que parecía ser el mantel.En: Finally, at the corner of the market, they saw a man holding what looked like the tablecloth.Es: “¡Ahí está!En: "There it is!"Es: ” exclamó Mateo.En: exclaimed Mateo.Es: Se acercaron al hombre, y Lucía, con su habitual calma, explicó la situación.En: They approached the man, and Lucía, with her usual calmness, explained the situation.Es: El turista, comprensivo, accedió a devolver el mantel a cambio de una de las piezas de arte de Mateo.En: The tourist, understanding, agreed to return the tablecloth in exchange for one of Mateo's pieces of art.Es: El trato fue justo y rápido.En: The deal was fair and swift.Es: Con el mantel a salvo, los tres amigos regresaron a casa de Mateo justo a tiempo para la cena.En: With the tablecloth safe, the three friends returned to Mateo's house just in time for dinner.Es: “Gracias a ustedes,” dijo agradecido, mirando a Lucía y Diego, “mi familia podrá seguir la tradición esta noche.En: "Thanks to you," he said gratefully, looking at Lucía and Diego, "my family will be able to continue the tradition tonight."Es: ”El aroma a comida tradicional llenó el aire, y las risas resonaron en la cálida noche de primavera.En: The aroma of traditional food filled the air, and laughter echoed in the warm spring night.Es: Mateo aprendió que los buenos amigos son como su arte: piezas valiosas que completan un cuadro hermoso.En: Mateo learned that good friends are like his art: valuable pieces that complete a beautiful picture.Es: Con el mantel en su lugar sobre la mesa, la celebración comenzó.En: With the tablecloth in place on the table, the celebration began.Es: La música y el festejo iluminaron la noche de Valle de Bravo.En: Music and festivities lit up the night in Valle de Bravo. Vocabulary Words:the market: el mercadofreshly: reciénthe artisan: el artesanothe heirloom: la reliquiaskilled: hábilthe aisle: el pasillomischievous: traviesothe stall: el puestothe vendor: el vendedordeafening: ensordecedorthe tablecloth: el mantelembroidered: bordadodistressed: angustiadocurious: curiosathe decoration: la decoraciónto devise: idearto dodge: esquivarthe corner: la esquinathe lead: la pistato exclaim: exclamarthe tourist: el turistafrustratedly: frustradogratefully: agradecidovaluable: valiosasto accelerate: acelerarseswift: rápidothe pressure: la presiónto split up: dividirseto approach: acercarsethe horizon: el horizonte

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Finding Inspiration in the Heart of Villa Borghese Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-05-03-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Nella splendida cornice dei Giardini di Villa Borghese, la primavera abbracciava ogni angolo con i suoi colori vivaci e profumi dolci.En: In the splendid setting of the Giardini di Villa Borghese, spring embraced every corner with its vibrant colors and sweet fragrances.It: Il sole brillava nel cielo azzurro, mentre le foglie degli alberi danzavano leggere al vento.En: The sun shone in the blue sky, while the leaves of the trees danced lightly in the wind.It: Era il primo maggio, una giornata speciale per celebrare il lavoro e la vita.En: It was the first of May, a special day to celebrate work and life.It: Sotto un grande albero, Giulia, Lorenzo e Chiara si erano ritrovati per un picnic.En: Under a large tree, Giulia, Lorenzo, and Chiara had gathered for a picnic.It: Giulia, con un libro di studi davanti, cercava di rilassarsi.En: Giulia, with a study book in front of her, was trying to relax.It: I suoi pensieri erano assediati da esami imminenti.En: Her thoughts were besieged by upcoming exams.It: Voleva sentire la tranquillità del parco, ma la mente restava irrequieta.En: She wanted to feel the tranquility of the park, but her mind remained restless.It: Lorenzo, con la sua macchina fotografica al collo, scrutava l'ambiente.En: Lorenzo, with his camera around his neck, was scanning the environment.It: Cercava un'immagine unica, qualcosa che potesse emozionare e arricchire il suo portfolio.En: He was looking for a unique image, something that could excite and enrich his portfolio.It: Finora, niente lo aveva colpito.En: So far, nothing had struck him.It: Accanto a loro, Chiara osservava il cielo attraverso i rami.En: Next to them, Chiara was observing the sky through the branches.It: Era un'artista in cerca d'ispirazione dopo un lungo periodo di blocco creativo.En: She was an artist in search of inspiration after a long period of creative block.It: Sperava che la bellezza della natura risvegliasse il suo spirito artistico.En: She hoped the beauty of nature would awaken her artistic spirit.It: Il tempo passava lentamente e Giulia sentì il bisogno di fare un cambiamento.En: Time passed slowly and Giulia felt the need to make a change.It: Chiuse il libro e decise di godersi il momento.En: She closed the book and decided to enjoy the moment.It: Lorenzo notò un sentiero che si addentrava nel cuore della villa e decise di seguirlo, sperando di trovarvi qualcosa di speciale.En: Lorenzo noticed a path that led into the heart of the villa and decided to follow it, hoping to find something special there.It: Chiara, abbandonata la frustrazione, optò per assaporare il semplice piacere di essere lì.En: Chiara, having abandoned the frustration, chose to savor the simple pleasure of being there.It: Camminando con leggerezza, i tre si inoltrarono in una zona poco conosciuta dei giardini.En: Walking lightly, the three ventured into a little-known area of the gardens.It: Esplorando, scoprirono una folla di persone radunate in un prato.En: Exploring, they discovered a crowd of people gathered in a meadow.It: C'era musica nell'aria, e il ritmo della festa era irresistibile.En: There was music in the air, and the rhythm of the festival was irresistible.It: Stavano celebrando la Festa dei Lavoratori con balli e canti.En: They were celebrating Festa dei Lavoratori with dances and songs.It: Giulia si lasciò travolgere dalla gioia e iniziò a ballare con gli altri.En: Giulia let herself be swept away by the joy and began dancing with the others.It: I suoi pensieri si fecero più leggeri; gli esami sembravano lontani.En: Her thoughts became lighter; the exams seemed far away.It: Lorenzo scattò foto senza sosta, affascinato dalle emozioni autentiche delle persone.En: Lorenzo took photos nonstop, fascinated by the authentic emotions of the people.It: Le immagini vibravano di vita e colore.En: The images vibrated with life and color.It: Per Chiara, il momento fu magico.En: For Chiara, the moment was magical.It: I colori vivaci, i sorrisi e il dinamismo della festa le diedero quella scintilla tanto attesa.En: The vibrant colors, the smiles, and the dynamism of the festival gave her that awaited spark.It: Al calare del sole, i tre si ritrovarono nuovamente sotto l'albero, ma con uno spirito diverso.En: As the sun set, the three found themselves once more under the tree, but with a different spirit.It: Giulia aveva capito quanto fosse importante prendersi delle pause e cercare l'equilibrio.En: Giulia had realized how important it was to take breaks and seek balance.It: Lorenzo, soddisfatto, vedeva la bellezza anche dove non l'aveva mai cercata.En: Lorenzo, satisfied, saw beauty even where he hadn't sought it before.It: Chiara, con un sorriso ritrovato, sentiva la creatività fluire nuovamente.En: Chiara, with a newfound smile, felt creativity flowing once again.It: Quella giornata a Villa Borghese aveva insegnato loro più di quanto potessero immaginare.En: That day at Villa Borghese had taught them more than they could have imagined.It: Tra canti, risate e amicizia, avevano scoperto che talvolta la vera ispirazione nasce dalla semplicità della vita vissuta intensamente.En: Among songs, laughter, and friendship, they discovered that sometimes true inspiration comes from the simplicity of life lived intensely. Vocabulary Words:the setting: la cornicethe spring: la primaverato embrace: abbracciarethe leaves: le fogliethe wind: il ventoto relax: rilassarsirestless: irrequietato scan: scrutarethe environment: l'ambienteunique: unicato enrich: arricchireto observe: osservarethe branches: i ramito awaken: risvegliarethe artistic spirit: lo spirito artisticothe frustration: la frustrazioneto savor: assaporareto explore: esplorarethe meadow: il pratothe rhythm: il ritmothe festival: la festato sweep away: travolgerefascinated: affascinatoauthentic: autenticoto vibrate: vibraremagical: magicothe dynamism: il dinamismothe spark: la scintillathe creativity: la creativitàto flow: fluire

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Secrets and Trust: A Startup Drama Unveiled Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-04-29-22-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在一个现代化的创业孵化器里，气氛紧张而又充满期待。En: In a modern startup incubator, the atmosphere was tense yet filled with anticipation.Zh: 桌子上摆满了笔记本电脑，墙上贴满了五颜六色的便利贴，空气中弥漫着新鲜咖啡的香味和无限的可能性。En: Laptops were spread across the tables, colorful sticky notes covered the walls, and the air was filled with the aroma of fresh coffee and infinite possibilities.Zh: 在这里，每一个人都怀揣着自己的梦想。En: Here, everyone holds their dreams close to their hearts.Zh: 魏和慧也是其中一员。En: Wei and Hui were among them.Zh: 魏是一位勤奋的创业者，这次他准备了一个极具潜力的项目，准备在一次重要的展示会议上进行陈述。En: Wei was a diligent entrepreneur.Zh: 然而，就在会议前夕，项目提案神秘地消失了。En: He had prepared a highly promising project and was set to present it at an important showcase meeting.Zh: 魏感到很不安，他怀疑自己的自信心，并且担心其项目的想法是否已经准备好。En: However, just on the eve of the meeting, the project proposal mysteriously disappeared.Zh: 慧是魏的好友兼商业伙伴，他的分析能力和对细节的敏锐感让魏多次感到惊讶。En: Wei felt uneasy, doubting his confidence and worrying about whether his project was ready.Zh: 可是，这次他也被卷入到了意想不到的麻烦中。En: Hui was Wei's friend and business partner; his analytical skills and keen attention to detail had often surprised Wei.Zh: 时间紧迫，魏必须在不引起其他创业者注意的情况下找回提案。En: Yet this time, he too was caught up in an unexpected predicament.Zh: 他不想看起来马马虎虎，也不想让别人以为他的疏忽可能带来巨大问题。En: Time was running out, and Wei had to retrieve the proposal without drawing attention from other entrepreneurs.Zh: 时间一分一秒地过去，魏心里越来越焦虑。En: He didn't want to appear careless or allow others to think his negligence could cause major issues.Zh: 就在他快要绝望的时候，突然间，在孵化器的一角，魏找到了那个被刻意藏起来的提案。En: As time ticked by, Wei grew increasingly anxious.Zh: “这个提案怎么会在这儿？En: Just when he was about to lose hope, suddenly, in a corner of the incubator, Wei found the proposal deliberately hidden.Zh: ”魏疑惑地自言自语道。En: "How did this proposal end up here?"Zh: “是我放在那儿的。En: Wei wondered aloud.Zh: ”这时，慧站在一旁，缓缓开口。En: "It was me who placed it there," Hui said slowly, standing nearby.Zh: 原来，是慧认为提案还有一些关键的地方需要修改，而他希望魏能在演示前认真考虑。En: It turned out Hui believed there were some key parts of the proposal that needed revising, and he hoped Wei would seriously consider them before the presentation.Zh: 起初，魏有些惊讶和生气。En: Initially, Wei was both surprised and angry.Zh: 但很快，他意识到这是慧对他的信任与帮助。En: But soon, he realized that this was Hui's way of trusting and helping him.Zh: 他们连夜开工，慧助魏一起修改完善了提案。En: They worked through the night, with Hui assisting Wei to refine and perfect the proposal.Zh: 第二天，站在演示台上的魏自信满满。En: The next day, Wei stood on the presentation stage, full of confidence.Zh: 在演示过程中，他充满信心地介绍着自己的项目，赢得了在场观众的认可和青睐。En: During the presentation, he introduced his project with assurance, earning the recognition and favor of the audience.Zh: 通过这次经历，魏更加明白了合作与信任的重要性。En: Through this experience, Wei understood more deeply the importance of collaboration and trust.Zh: 他知道他可以依靠慧来完善自己的想法。En: He knew he could rely on Hui to enhance his ideas.Zh: 新的一天又开始了，魏和慧的创业之路充满希望的朝阳下继续前行。En: A new day had begun, and Wei and Hui's entrepreneurial journey continued under the hopeful sunrise. Vocabulary Words:incubator: 孵化器atmosphere: 气氛tense: 紧张anticipation: 期待sticky notes: 便利贴aroma: 香味diligent: 勤奋entrepreneur: 创业者promising: 极具潜力showcase: 展示proposal: 提案mysteriously: 神秘地uneasy: 不安doubting: 怀疑confidence: 自信心analytical: 分析attention: 注意detail: 细节predicament: 麻烦retrieve: 找回careless: 马马虎虎negligence: 疏忽anxious: 焦虑deliberately: 刻意revising: 修改recognition: 认可trust: 信任collaboration: 合作hopeful: 希望sunrise: 朝阳

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: A Lakeside Revelation: Zsombor's Leap of Faith Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-04-27-22-34-01-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A nap ragyogó fényárban úszott a Balatonon, miközben a család többi tagja segített előkészíteni a pikniket a tóparton.En: The sun bathed Lake Balaton in brilliant light while the rest of the family helped prepare the picnic on the lakeshore.Hu: Zsombor nézte, ahogy Katalin ügyesen irányítja a teendőket, és őrizte a rendet.En: Zsombor watched as Katalin skillfully managed the tasks and maintained order.Hu: Péter már megérkezett, egy festőállvánnyal a kezében, és a part mentén keresett ihletet.En: Péter had already arrived, with an easel in hand, searching for inspiration along the shore.Hu: A tavaszi levegő friss volt, a fák újra éledeztek, és a virágok színei feldíszítették a környéket.En: The spring air was fresh, the trees were coming alive again, and the colors of the flowers decorated the area.Hu: A család minden évben itt találkozott, Balaton gyönyörű tavának partján, hogy együtt ünnepeljék az élet fontos pillanatait.En: Every year, the family met here on the shores of Lake Balaton's beautiful lake to celebrate the important moments of life together.Hu: Ma éppen Zsombor születésnapját ünnepelték.En: Today, they were celebrating Zsombor's birthday.Hu: Zsombor próbálta elterelni a figyelmét az aggodalomról.En: Zsombor tried to distract himself from anxiety.Hu: Az utóbbi időben sokat töprengett azon, hogyan mondja el a családnak az új döntését.En: Lately, he had been pondering a lot about how to tell the family about his new decision.Hu: Már nem látott jövőt a mérnöki pályán, a fényképezés vonzotta őt.En: He no longer saw a future in engineering; photography attracted him.Hu: De mi lesz, ha Katalin és a család többi tagja nem fogadja el a döntését?En: But what if Katalin and the rest of the family didn't accept his decision?Hu: A nap előrehaladtával Zsombor egyre idegesebb lett.En: As the day progressed, Zsombor became increasingly nervous.Hu: Az idő telt, és eljött a pillanat, amikor mindenki leült a fűbe a piknikhez.En: Time passed, and the moment arrived when everyone sat down on the grass for the picnic.Hu: Katalin mellett foglalt helyet, és Péter csendesen falatozott a másik oldalon.En: He took a seat next to Katalin, and Péter was quietly munching on the other side.Hu: — Katalin — kezdte Zsombor tétován —, valami fontosat szeretnék megosztani veletek.En: "Katalin," Zsombor began hesitantly, "I want to share something important with you all."Hu: Katalin kíváncsian nézett fel, miközben a család többi tagja is elcsendesedett.En: Katalin looked up curiously as the rest of the family also quieted down.Hu: — Úgy döntöttem, hogy... abbahagyom a mérnöki munkát. Fotós szeretnék lenni — fejezte be végül Zsombor, nagyot sóhajtva.En: "I've decided... to quit my engineering job. I want to become a photographer," Zsombor finally finished, letting out a big sigh.Hu: A csendet csak a hullámok csendes morajlása törte meg, míg mindenki az új információt emésztette.En: The silence was broken only by the gentle murmur of the waves as everyone digested the new information.Hu: Zsombor aggódva figyelte, Katalin hogyan reagál.En: Zsombor watched anxiously to see how Katalin would react.Hu: De ami történt, arra nem számított. Katalin elmosolyodott, és megszorította Zsombor kezét.En: But what happened, he didn't expect. Katalin smiled and squeezed Zsombor's hand.Hu: — Büszke vagyok rád — mondta. — Bátorság kell ahhoz, hogy kövesd az álmaidat. Támogatni foglak, bármerre is vezessen ez az út.En: "I'm proud of you," she said. "It takes courage to follow your dreams. I will support you wherever this path leads."Hu: Zsombor szíve megtelt boldogsággal.En: Zsombor's heart filled with happiness.Hu: Péter megveregette a vállát, és elégedetten bólintott.En: Péter patted his shoulder and nodded contentedly.Hu: Miközben a nap alábukott a Balaton felett, Zsombor rájött, hogy igaz barátsággal és szeretettel nem kell félnie.En: As the sun set over Lake Balaton, Zsombor realized that with true friendship and love, he didn't need to be afraid.Hu: A támogatás ott rejlik azokban, akik igazán törődnek vele.En: Support lies in those who truly care about him. Vocabulary Words:bathed: úszottbrilliant: ragyogóskillfully: ügyeseninspiration: ihletetshore: partpondering: töprengettanxiety: aggodalomdecision: döntésphotography: fényképezésaccept: fogadjadistract: elterelnimunching: falatozotthesitantly: tétováncuriously: kíváncsiancourage: bátorságdreams: álmaidatsupport: támogatnipath: útsilence: csenddigest: emésztettemurmur: morajlásareact: reagálsqueezed: megszorítottaproud: büszkehappiness: boldogsággalnodded: bólintottcontentedly: elégedettenset: alábukottfriendship: barátsággalafraid: félnie

Fluent Fiction - Italian: From Roma to Coffee: Fabrizio's Journey to Triumph in Milano Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-04-24-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: È una mattina di primavera a Milano.En: It's a spring morning in Milano.It: Il sole brilla leggermente e l'aria è fresca.En: The sun shines gently and the air is fresh.It: Fabrizio è seduto sul treno, viaggiando da Roma per un'importante intervista di lavoro in una famosa torrefazione.En: Fabrizio is seated on the train, traveling from Roma for an important job interview at a famous coffee roastery.It: È il Giorno della Liberazione, e il treno è affollato di viaggiatori.En: It is Liberation Day, and the train is crowded with travelers.It: Fabrizio è nervoso.En: Fabrizio is nervous.It: Ha bisogno di questo lavoro.En: He needs this job.It: Dopo essere stato licenziato, trovare un lavoro è cruciale per sostenere la sua famiglia.En: After being laid off, finding a job is crucial to supporting his family.It: Il treno, però, è in ritardo a causa dell'affollamento delle festività.En: However, the train is delayed due to the holiday crowd.It: Fabrizio guarda fuori dal finestrino, la bellezza della campagna italiana non riesce a calmarlo.En: Fabrizio looks out the window; the beauty of the Italian countryside fails to calm him.It: Dopo minuti che sembrano ore, il treno finalmente arriva a Milano.En: After minutes that feel like hours, the train finally arrives in Milano.It: Ma Fabrizio sa che è tardi.En: But Fabrizio knows it is late.It: Il suo cuore batte forte mentre decide di non aspettare ulteriormente.En: His heart races as he decides not to wait any longer.It: Al volo prende un bus e poi un passaggio in ridesharing.En: He quickly takes a bus and then a rideshare.It: Il tempo stringe e sente l'ansia crescere.En: Time is running out, and he feels his anxiety rising.It: Arrivato finalmente alla torrefazione, il profumo avvolgente del caffè appena tostato lo colpisce.En: Finally arriving at the roastery, the enveloping aroma of freshly roasted coffee hits him.It: L'edificio ha un fascino unico, l'arredamento rustico e moderno attira l'attenzione.En: The building has a unique charm, with rustic and modern decor that captures attention.It: Luisa e Marco, i due intervistatori, lo vedono entrare, un po' disordinato ma con occhi pieni di determinazione.En: Luisa and Marco, the two interviewers, see him enter, a bit disheveled but with eyes full of determination.It: Fabrizio si scusa per il ritardo.En: Fabrizio apologizes for the delay.It: Con passione inizia a parlare di caffè, dell'origine dei chicchi, delle tecniche di tostatura.En: With passion, he starts talking about coffee, the origin of the beans, the roasting techniques.It: Luisa e Marco ascoltano, colpiti dalla sua conoscenza e dalla sincerità nelle sue parole.En: Luisa and Marco listen, impressed by his knowledge and the sincerity in his words.It: Fabrizio, nonostante tutto, ha deciso di essere se stesso.En: Fabrizio, despite everything, has decided to be himself.It: L'intervista finisce, e Fabrizio saluta, sperando di aver fatto buona impressione.En: The interview ends, and Fabrizio says goodbye, hoping he made a good impression.It: Poche ore dopo, mentre cammina per le vie di Milano, il telefono squilla.En: A few hours later, as he walks through the streets of Milano, his phone rings.It: È la torrefazione: hanno deciso di offrirgli il lavoro.En: It's the roastery: they have decided to offer him the job.It: Fabrizio sorride, sentendo una nuova fiducia crescere dentro di sé.En: Fabrizio smiles, feeling a newfound confidence growing inside him.It: Ha imparato che, anche sotto pressione, la passione e la determinazione possono aprire nuove porte.En: He has learned that even under pressure, passion and determination can open new doors.It: La primavera a Milano è davvero l'inizio di un nuovo capitolo.En: Spring in Milano is truly the beginning of a new chapter. Vocabulary Words:the morning: la mattinathe spring: la primaverathe countryside: la campagnathe aroma: il profumothe job interview: l'intervista di lavoroseated: sedutoto support: sostenerecrucial: crucialeto delay: ritardaredisheveled: disordinatothe window: il finestrinothe rideshare: il passaggio in ridesharingthe anxiety: l'ansiaenveloping: avvolgentethe decor: l'arredamentoimpressed: colpitothe sincerity: la sinceritàthe passion: la passionethe determination: la determinazioneto calm: calmareto apologize: scusarsithe beans: i chicchithe roasting techniques: le tecniche di tostaturathe charm: il fascinorustic: rusticomodern: modernoto decide: deciderethe chapter: il capitolothe confidence: la fiduciato learn: imparare

Trump-administrationen har slettet hjemmesider og databaser, der dokumenterer alt fra kvinders rettigheder til sorte amerikaneres bidrag i militæret. Er det en digital omskrivning af historien alá Orwells '1984'? Og er det nu også så kontroversielt, som det lyder? Vi har Nanna Bonde Thylstrup, ekspert i digital hukommelse, med til at forklare, hvad det betyder, når staten sletter i internetarkivet. Vi kommer også forbi Google og Meta, der begge er i afgørende retssager mod de amerikanske konkurrencemyndigheder. En føderal dommer har allerede kendt Google skyldig i at misbruge sin monopolmagt - og nu kan det ende med, at firmaet skal splittes op. Sker det, vil det være første gang i 40 år. Og så skal vi til Dubai, hvor Jacob Thyssen ejer et marketingbureau. Et på overfladen uskyldigt opslag om, at han havde fyret sin grafiker, fik ham i en mindre shitstorm. Men var den nu også fortjent? Værter: Marcel Mirzaei-Fard, techanalytiker, og Henrik Moltke, DRs techkorrespondent.

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Blossoming Dreams: A Bold Garden Vision Unveiled Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-04-21-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: In de levendige lentezon stralen de Keukenhof-tuinen met hun eindeloze velden vol tulpen, narcissen en hyacinten.En: In the vibrant spring sun, the Keukenhof gardens shine with their endless fields of tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths.Nl: De lucht is gevuld met de zoete geur van bloemen.En: The air is filled with the sweet scent of flowers.Nl: Liesbeth, Maarten en Jeroen wandelen door de kleurrijke pracht, omringd door toeristen en families die genieten van de schoonheid.En: Liesbeth, Maarten, and Jeroen stroll through the colorful splendor, surrounded by tourists and families enjoying the beauty.Nl: Vandaag is de teambuilding-dag van hun landschapsarchitectuurbedrijf.En: Today is the team-building day for their landscape architecture company.Nl: Liesbeth loopt wat verder weg van de groep.En: Liesbeth walks a little further away from the group.Nl: Ze houdt van planten en bloemen, van kleuren die tot leven komen.En: She loves plants and flowers, the way colors come to life.Nl: Maar vandaag is ze nerveus.En: But today, she's nervous.Nl: Ze wil een unieke tuin ontwerpen, iets dat haar creativiteit laat zien.En: She wants to design a unique garden, something that shows her creativity.Nl: Ze droomt van erkenning en een promotie.En: She dreams of recognition and a promotion.Nl: Maar Maarten, de teamleider, houdt meer van traditionele ontwerpen.En: But Maarten, the team leader, prefers traditional designs.Nl: En er is ook nog Jeroen.En: And then there's Jeroen.Nl: Jeroen is jong, talentvol, maar sceptisch over de toekomst van het bedrijf.En: Jeroen is young, talented, but skeptical about the company's future.Nl: "Wat een prachtige plek," roept Maarten terwijl hij met grote stappen tussen de bloemenvelden doorloopt.En: "What a beautiful place," exclaims Maarten as he strides through the flower fields.Nl: Hij is in zijn element, praat met iedereen, knoopt vlot gesprekjes aan.En: He is in his element, talking to everyone, striking up conversations easily.Nl: Maar Liesbeth voelt zich onzeker.En: But Liesbeth feels uncertain.Nl: Ze moet straks haar plan presenteren.En: Soon, she must present her plan.Nl: Ze kijkt naar de kleurrijke bloemenzee.En: She looks at the colorful sea of flowers.Nl: "Misschien moet ik toch voor het veilige voorstel gaan," denkt ze bij zichzelf.En: "Maybe I should go with the safe proposal after all," she thinks to herself.Nl: De groep komt samen in een schaduwrijke plek.En: The group gathers in a shady spot.Nl: De tijd tikt.En: Time is ticking.Nl: Het is Liesbeths beurt om te spreken.En: It's Liesbeth's turn to speak.Nl: Ze ademt diep in.En: She takes a deep breath.Nl: "Vandaag presenteer ik iets speciaals," begint Liesbeth.En: "Today I present something special," begins Liesbeth.Nl: Maarten kijkt op, verrast.En: Maarten looks up, surprised.Nl: Jeroen leunt voorover, zijn ogen scherp en onderzoekend.En: Jeroen leans forward, his eyes sharp and scrutinizing.Nl: Liesbeth laat haar ontwerpen zien.En: Liesbeth shows her designs.Nl: Het zijn geen gewone tuinen.En: They are not ordinary gardens.Nl: Het zijn kunstwerken van bloemen, met onverwachte kleurencombinaties en vormen.En: They are artworks made of flowers, with unexpected color combinations and shapes.Nl: "Dit is mijn visie," zegt ze zacht, maar vastberaden.En: "This is my vision," she says softly, but firmly.Nl: Er valt een stilte.En: There is a silence.Nl: Dan klapt Jeroen.En: Then Jeroen claps.Nl: "Dit is briljant," zegt hij met een oprechte glimlach.En: "This is brilliant," he says with a genuine smile.Nl: "Dit kan de richting veranderen."En: "This could change the direction."Nl: Liesbeth voelt de opluchting en een sprankje trots.En: Liesbeth feels the relief and a spark of pride.Nl: Maarten luistert, denkt na.En: Maarten listens, thinks it over.Nl: "Misschien hebben we iets nodig dat opvalt," zegt hij eindelijk.En: "Maybe we do need something that stands out," he finally says.Nl: Na de presentatie lopen ze verder door de tuinen.En: After the presentation, they continue strolling through the gardens.Nl: De sfeer is anders.En: The atmosphere is different.Nl: Liesbeth voelt zich zelfverzekerd, gewaardeerd.En: Liesbeth feels confident, appreciated.Nl: Ze weet nu dat haar ideeën ertoe doen.En: She now knows that her ideas matter.Nl: De zon begint te zakken, werpt gouden stralen over de bloeiende pracht.En: The sun begins to set, casting golden rays over the blooming splendor.Nl: Als het team zich klaarmaakt om te vertrekken, voelt Liesbeth de hoop van een nieuw begin in haar hart.En: As the team prepares to leave, Liesbeth feels the hope of a new beginning in her heart.Nl: Ze heeft vertrouwen gewonnen, en dat is een klein wonder op zich.En: She has gained confidence, and that is a small miracle in itself.Nl: De Keukenhof sluit zijn poorten voor de nacht.En: The Keukenhof closes its gates for the night.Nl: Maar in Liesbeth groeit een wereld van nieuwe mogelijkheden en ideeën, net als de voorjaarsbloemen die elke dag opnieuw bloeien.En: But within Liesbeth, a world of new possibilities and ideas is growing, just like the spring flowers that bloom anew each day. Vocabulary Words:vibrant: levendigeendless: eindelozesplendor: prachtdesign: ontwerpenrecognition: erkenningpromotion: promotiestrides: stappenscrutinizing: onderzoekendordinary: gewoneartworks: kunstwerkencombinations: combinatiessilence: stiltegenuine: oprechteatmosphere: sfeerconfident: zelfverzekerdappreciated: gewaardeerdpossibilities: mogelijkhedenbloom: bloeienshady: schaduwrijkebreath: ademtvision: visiesharp: scherpunexpected: onverwachtebrilliant: briljantrelief: opluchtingspark: sprankjestroll: wandelenskeptical: sceptischproposals: voorsteldawning: zakkende

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: The Keukenhof Conundrum: A Tulip Mystery Unraveled Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-04-20-22-34-01-nl Story Transcript:Nl: In het schitterende Keukenhof, waar tulpen in alle kleuren de velden sieren, hangt de geur van lente in de lucht.En: In the splendid Keukenhof, where tulips of all colors adorn the fields, the scent of spring fills the air.Nl: De voorbereidingen voor Koningsdag zijn in volle gang.En: Preparations for Koningsdag are in full swing.Nl: Overal lopen mensen met vrolijke gezichten, klaar om te genieten van de eindeloze bloemenzee.En: Everywhere, people walk with cheerful faces, ready to enjoy the endless sea of flowers.Nl: Maarten, een toegewijde botanicus, staat in het midden van de actie.En: Maarten, a dedicated botanist, stands in the middle of the action.Nl: Hij is verantwoordelijk voor de exclusieve tulpenexpositie en voelt de druk.En: He is responsible for the exclusive tulip exhibition and feels the pressure.Nl: Er is echter een probleem: een zeldzame tulpsoort is verdwenen.En: However, there is a problem: a rare tulip species has disappeared.Nl: Het is alsof de aarde ze zonder een spoor heeft opgeslokt.En: It's as if the earth has swallowed them without a trace.Nl: Maarten's hart klopt snel van de zenuwen.En: Maarten's heart beats fast with nerves.Nl: Wat nu?En: What now?Nl: Zeker met Koningsdag voor de deur en VIP-gasten op komst.En: Especially with Koningsdag approaching and VIP guests on their way.Nl: Johanna, een nieuwsgierige journaliste, vangt het nieuws op.En: Johanna, a curious journalist, hears the news.Nl: Dit is haar kans op een groot verhaal.En: This is her chance for a big story.Nl: Ze verzint geen moment en benadert Maarten.En: She doesn't hesitate for a moment and approaches Maarten.Nl: Haar ogen stralen van vastberadenheid.En: Her eyes shine with determination.Nl: "Zullen we samenwerken?"En: "Shall we work together?"Nl: stelt ze voor.En: she proposes.Nl: Maarten, hoewel aanvankelijk terughoudend, weet dat hij haar hulp nodig heeft.En: Maarten, although initially reluctant, knows he needs her help.Nl: Samen vormen ze een onwaarschijnlijk duo.En: Together, they form an unlikely duo.Nl: In hun zoektocht vallen hun ogen op Els, een mysterieuze tuinierster.En: In their quest, their eyes fall on Els, a mysterious gardener.Nl: Ze houdt zich stil op de achtergrond maar lijkt te weten wat er speelt.En: She remains quietly in the background but seems to know what is going on.Nl: Haar passie voor zeldzame bloemen valt op.En: Her passion for rare flowers is evident.Nl: Maarten en Johanna besluiten haar schaduw te volgen.En: Maarten and Johanna decide to follow her shadow.Nl: De tijd dringt en de druk stijgt.En: Time is running out and the pressure is mounting.Nl: In de warme kas van de tuin, de geur van vochtige aarde en vers gebloeide bloemen om hen heen, ontdekken ze het geheim.En: In the warm greenhouse of the garden, surrounded by the scent of moist earth and freshly bloomed flowers, they discover the secret.Nl: Els heeft de zeldzame tulpen niet gestolen, ze heeft ze gekloond.En: Els hasn't stolen the rare tulips; she has cloned them.Nl: "Ik wilde ze redden," legt ze uit, "een pest dreigt alles te verwoesten."En: "I wanted to save them," she explains, "a plague threatens to destroy everything."Nl: Maarten kijkt verbaasd, maar ook begripvol.En: Maarten looks surprised but also understanding.Nl: Hij realiseert zich dat samenwerken met Els de enige logische stap is.En: He realizes that collaborating with Els is the only logical step.Nl: De dreigende pest verandert alles.En: The looming plague changes everything.Nl: Samen besluiten ze de gekloonde tulpen in de expositie op te nemen.En: Together, they decide to include the cloned tulips in the exhibition.Nl: Het wordt een adembenemend schouwspel, net op tijd voor Koningsdag.En: It becomes a breathtaking spectacle, just in time for Koningsdag.Nl: Johanna schrijft een meeslepend artikel over het avontuur.En: Johanna writes a captivating article about the adventure.Nl: Haar verhaal raakt de harten van vele lezers en brengt haar de erkenning waar ze op hoopte.En: Her story touches the hearts of many readers and brings her the recognition she hoped for.Nl: Op die zonnige dag in de Keukenhof, begrijpt Maarten iets belangrijks.En: On that sunny day in the Keukenhof, Maarten understands something important.Nl: Samenwerken en vertrouwen in anderen leiden tot grootse resultaten.En: Collaborating and trusting others lead to great results.Nl: De bloemen schitteren in de zon en de bezoekers zijn onder de indruk.En: The flowers shine brilliantly in the sun and the visitors are impressed.Nl: Het avontuur van de tulpen eindigt in een meeslepend succes, een verhaal om nooit te vergeten.En: The adventure of the tulips ends in a captivating success, a story never to be forgotten. Vocabulary Words:splendid: schitterendeadorn: sierencheerful: vrolijkededicated: toegewijdeexclusive: exclusievedisappeared: verdwenenrare: zeldzamebotanist: botanicusapproaching: voor de deurcurious: nieuwsgierigejournalist: journalistedetermination: vastberadenheidreluctant: terughoudendunlikely: onwaarschijnlijkquest: zoektochtmysterious: mysterieuzegardener: tuinierstershadow: schaduwpressure: drukmoist: vochtigecloned: geklondplague: pestdestroy: verwoestenspectacle: schouwspelbreathtaking: adembenemendcaptivating: meeslependrecognition: erkenningcollaborating: samenwerkentrusting: vertrouwenimpressed: onder de indruk

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Balancing Function and Beauty: A Spring Shopping Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-04-20-22-34-01-it Story Transcript:It: La primavera arrivava nel bosco intorno alla capanna accogliente.En: Spring arrived in the woods around the cozy cabin.It: Gli alberi fiorivano, l'aria era fresca, ma l'inverno non sembrava pronto a lasciare completamente la sua presa.En: The trees bloomed, the air was fresh, but winter didn't seem ready to completely release its grip.It: Adriano e Bianca stavano programmando una giornata di shopping.En: Adriano and Bianca were planning a day of shopping.It: Adriano, attento e pratico, camminava avanti, pensando alle necessità della capanna.En: Adriano, careful and practical, walked ahead, thinking about the cabin's necessities.It: "Dobbiamo essere pronti per gli ultimi colpi di freddo," diceva spesso.En: "We must be prepared for the last blows of cold," he often said.It: Bianca, al suo fianco, sorrideva, il cuore pieno di ricordi legati alla capanna di famiglia.En: Bianca, by his side, smiled, her heart full of memories tied to the family cabin.It: "Voglio trovare qualcosa che porti calore e bellezza," replicava.En: "I want to find something that brings warmth and beauty," she replied.It: Entrati nel negozio, iniziarono la caccia agli oggetti perfetti.En: Entering the store, they began the hunt for the perfect items.It: Adriano puntava dritto verso le giacche pesanti e le calze termiche.En: Adriano headed straight for the heavy jackets and thermal socks.It: Bianca si fermava a osservare un morbido scialle di lana dai colori vivaci.En: Bianca paused to admire a soft woolen shawl in vibrant colors.It: "Questo scialle sarà perfetto sul divano in legno," pensava.En: "This shawl will be perfect on the wooden sofa," she thought.It: Con un budget limitato, le loro idee non sempre coincidevano.En: With a limited budget, their ideas didn't always match.It: Adriano insisteva su un paio di stivali robusti, mentre Bianca ammirava delle candele profumate.En: Adriano insisted on a pair of sturdy boots, while Bianca admired some scented candles.It: Il tempo era poco, ma allora qualcosa cambiò.En: Time was short, but then something changed.It: "Facciamo un patto," propose Adriano, guardando Bianca negli occhi.En: "Let's make a pact," Adriano proposed, looking Bianca in the eyes.It: "Compriamo un oggetto funzionale e uno decorativo ciascuno."En: "We buy one functional item and one decorative item each."It: Bianca annuì, contenta della soluzione.En: Bianca nodded, happy with the solution.It: "Ma devono portare calore e fascino alla nostra casa," aggiunse con un sorriso radioso.En: "But they must bring warmth and charm to our home," she added with a radiant smile.It: Nel mezzo del negozio, tra una parola e l'altra, entrambe le loro visioni si fusero.En: In the middle of the store, between words here and there, both of their visions merged.It: Bianca mostrò ad Adriano come un paio di cuscini eleganti potessero migliorare la loro esperienza in capanna.En: Bianca showed Adriano how a pair of elegant pillows could enhance their cabin experience.It: Adriano, persuaso dalla passione di Bianca, scelse una coperta pesante ma morbida.En: Adriano, persuaded by Bianca's passion, chose a heavy but soft blanket.It: Alla fine, uscivano dal negozio, soddisfatti.En: In the end, they left the store satisfied.It: Avevano un mix di abbigliamento pratico e oggetti decorativi.En: They had a mix of practical clothing and decorative items.It: Adriano aveva capito che il valore della loro capanna non era solo nella funzionalità, ma anche nel sentimento.En: Adriano had learned that the value of their cabin wasn't just in functionality, but also in feeling.It: Bianca imparò a vedere l'importanza della praticità, senza rinunciare alla bellezza.En: Bianca learned to see the importance of practicality without giving up on beauty.It: Quando tornarono alla capanna, posizionarono i loro nuovi acquisti.En: When they returned to the cabin, they placed their new purchases.It: Stivali alla porta, candele su un tavolino di legno.En: Boots by the door, candles on a wooden table.It: La capanna sembrava sorridere, pronta a custodire nuovi ricordi, mentre la primavera e l'inverno si incrociavano nel loro amore per quel luogo speciale.En: The cabin seemed to smile, ready to hold new memories as spring and winter mingled in their love for that special place. Vocabulary Words:the cabin: la capannathe woods: il boscoto bloom: fiorirethe necessity: la necessitàthe memory: il ricordoto hunt: cacciareto admire: ammirarethe shawl: lo sciallethe wool: la lanathe budget: il budgetto propose: proporrethe solution: la soluzionethe charm: il fascinoto merge: fondersito enhance: migliorareto persuade: persuaderethe blanket: la copertato hold: custodirethe vision: la visionethe candle: la candelathe sofa: il divanothe pillow: il cuscinothe experience: l'esperienzathe practicality: la praticitàthe beauty: la bellezzathe feeling: il sentimentoto place: posizionarethe door: la portato seem: sembrareto release: lasciare

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Strangers at Sea: A Chance Encounter Sparks Destiny Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-04-18-22-34-01-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Vårsolen värmde Stockholm när Lina gick in i Vasamuseet.En: The spring sun was warming Stockholm as Lina walked into the Vasamuseet.Sv: Hon kände sig lite nervös.En: She felt a little nervous.Sv: Hennes tankar var fyllda med idéer om sin avhandling om svensk sjöhistoria.En: Her thoughts were filled with ideas about her dissertation on Swedish maritime history.Sv: Museet var en fantastisk plats, fylld av berättelser från förr.En: The museum was a fantastic place, filled with stories from the past.Sv: Vasaskeppet, den stora attraktionen, stod stolt i mitten av rummet, omgiven av mindre kända föremål.En: The Vasa ship, the main attraction, stood proudly in the middle of the room, surrounded by lesser-known artifacts.Sv: Lina strosade runt och förlorade sig i tankarna.En: Lina wandered around and lost herself in thought.Sv: Hon funderade på sitt projekt, letande efter den unika vinkeln som skulle imponera på hennes professorer.En: She was contemplating her project, searching for the unique angle that would impress her professors.Sv: Hon kände sig dock fast.En: However, she felt stuck.Sv: Inget verkade riktigt sätta igång inspirationen.En: Nothing seemed to spark the inspiration.Sv: I en annan del av museet gick Johan sakta.En: In another part of the museum, Johan was walking slowly.Sv: Han hade tagit ledigt från sitt jobb som tech-konsult för att besöka museet.En: He had taken time off from his job as a tech consultant to visit the museum.Sv: Egentligen ville han bara rensa tankarna, men i djupet av sig längtade han efter något mer meningsfullt.En: In truth, he just wanted to clear his mind, but deep down he longed for something more meaningful.Sv: Han hade alltid varit fascinerad av marin teknik och funderade på att byta karriär till historisk restaurering.En: He had always been fascinated by maritime technology and was considering a career change to historical restoration.Sv: Johan stannade framför ett litet föremål som få besökare noterade.En: Johan stopped in front of a small artifact that few visitors noticed.Sv: Det var en gammal kompass, patinerad av tiden.En: It was an old compass, patinated by time.Sv: Just då såg Lina föremålet också.En: Just then, Lina saw the object too.Sv: De två främlingarna började prata.En: The two strangers began to talk.Sv: "Det här måste ha varit ganska viktigt för sjöfarande," började Lina, tyst för sig själv.En: "This must have been quite important for seafarers," Lina began, quietly to herself.Sv: "Ja," svarade Johan, "utan rätt kurs kan man hamna var som helst."En: "Yes," replied Johan, "without the right course, you can end up anywhere."Sv: Lina log.En: Lina smiled.Sv: "Exakt!En: "Exactly!Sv: Det påminner mig om min situation nu."En: It reminds me of my situation now."Sv: Nyfikenheten växte hos Johan.En: Curiosity grew in Johan.Sv: "Hur så?"En: "How so?"Sv: Lina berättade om sin avhandling och hur hon kände sig fast.En: Lina shared about her dissertation and how she felt stuck.Sv: Johan, i sin tur, delade sina egna funderingar om att byta karriär.En: Johan, in turn, shared his own thoughts about changing careers.Sv: Ju mer de pratade, desto mer insåg de att de delade samma kärlek för historia och samma osäkerhet om framtiden.En: The more they talked, the more they realized they shared the same love for history and the same uncertainty about the future.Sv: Deras samtal flöt vidare, som en ström längs ett tyst vattendrag.En: Their conversation flowed on, like a stream along a quiet waterway.Sv: Hon pratade om konsthistorien bakom många av föremålen på museet, medan han förklarade detaljer om skeppstekniken under Vasas tid.En: She spoke about the art history behind many of the museum's artifacts, while he explained details about ship technology during the Vasa's time.Sv: Tiden flög förbi, men det var som om de var i sin egen värld.En: Time flew by, but it was as if they were in their own world.Sv: Till slut bröt deras diskussion plötsligt.En: Finally, their discussion broke suddenly.Sv: Lina kände en idé slå rot i hennes sinne.En: Lina felt an idea take root in her mind.Sv: Hon tackade Johan och kände en våg av tacksamhet.En: She thanked Johan and felt a wave of gratitude.Sv: Deras möte hade gett henne en ny vinkling på avhandlingen, en som kombinerade tekniska aspekter med konsthistorien på ett unikt sätt.En: Their meeting had given her a new angle for her dissertation, one that uniquely combined technical aspects with art history.Sv: Johan, å andra sidan, kände sig lättad och inspirerad.En: Johan, on the other hand, felt relieved and inspired.Sv: Han tänkte på möjligheten att använda sina tekniska färdigheter inom ett område han verkligen älskade.En: He thought about the possibility of using his technical skills in a field he truly loved.Sv: Deras konversation var den signal han behövde för att överväga en förändring i sitt liv.En: Their conversation was the signal he needed to consider a change in his life.Sv: När de båda lämnade museet var det med ett ljusare hjärta.En: When both left the museum, it was with a lighter heart.Sv: Solen hade börjat gå ner, och över staden började firandet av Valborgs natten.En: The sun had begun to set, and across the city, celebrations for Valborg night were beginning.Sv: En kväll fylld av löften om ny början.En: An evening filled with the promise of new beginnings.Sv: Lina kände sig full av självsäkerhet i sina akademiska förmågor, och Johan såg klarare än någonsin hur han skulle kunna jaga sina drömmar.En: Lina felt full of confidence in her academic abilities, and Johan saw clearer than ever how he could pursue his dreams.Sv: Möjligen var det just genom ett möte med en främling som båda hade hittat sin riktning.En: Perhaps it was just through a meeting with a stranger that both had found their direction. Vocabulary Words:warming: värmdedissertation: avhandlingmaritime: sjöhistoriaartifacts: föremålwandering: strosadecontemplating: funderadeunique: unikaimpress: imponerainspiration: inspirationenconsultant: konsulthistorical: historiskrestoration: restaureringcompass: kompasspatinated: patineradcuriosity: nyfikenhetenshared: deladeuncertainty: osäkerhetwaterway: vattendragflowed: flöttechnical: tekniskagratitude: tacksamhetbetrayed: brötinspired: inspireradpossibility: möjlighetenskills: färdigheterpursue: jagaevening: kvällconfidence: självsäkerhetcelebrations: firandetdirection: riktning

Fluent Fiction - French: Julien's Parisian Race Against Time Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-04-18-22-34-01-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Julien marchait vite dans la rue animée de Paris, près de la Tour Eiffel.En: Julien was walking quickly down the busy street of Paris, near the Tour Eiffel.Fr: Le printemps était là, et les fleurs ajoutaient des touches de couleur vive au paysage.En: Spring was here, and the flowers added splashes of bright color to the landscape.Fr: Les touristes s'arrêtaient pour prendre des photos, et un doux parfum flottait dans l'air.En: Tourists stopped to take photos, and a sweet fragrance floated in the air.Fr: Julien, en revanche, ne profitait pas du décor.En: Julien, on the other hand, wasn't enjoying the scenery.Fr: Il avait oublié quelque chose de très important.En: He had forgotten something very important.Fr: Elodie, son amie et artiste talentueuse, avait une grande exposition ce soir.En: Elodie, his friend and talented artist, had a major exhibition tonight.Fr: Elle avait confié à Julien un document crucial pour l'événement.En: She had entrusted Julien with a crucial document for the event.Fr: Mais voilà, Julien était tête en l'air et avait perdu le document.En: But alas, Julien was absent-minded and had lost the document.Fr: « Comment ai-je pu faire ça ?En: "How could I have done this?"Fr: », se demandait-il à voix haute, cherchant désespérément une solution.En: he asked himself out loud, desperately seeking a solution.Fr: Il devait le retrouver.En: He needed to find it.Fr: Le temps pressait.En: Time was running out.Fr: Julien décida de retracer ses pas.En: Julien decided to retrace his steps.Fr: Il se souvint d'être passé par le café "Le Coin Fleuri".En: He remembered passing by the café "Le Coin Fleuri."Fr: Il entra en demandant au serveur s'il avait vu un document.En: He entered and asked the server if he had seen a document.Fr: Malheureusement, rien n'avait été trouvé.En: Unfortunately, nothing had been found.Fr: De retour dans la rue, Julien interpellait des passants, décrivant le document avec précision.En: Back in the street, Julien was stopping passersby, describing the document with precision.Fr: « Un papier blanc, avec le logo de la galerie en haut », répétait-il.En: "A white paper, with the gallery's logo at the top," he kept repeating.Fr: Personne ne semblait l'avoir vu.En: No one seemed to have seen it.Fr: Le cœur de Julien battait vite.En: Julien's heart was racing.Fr: Et s'il ne le retrouvait pas ?En: What if he couldn't find it?Fr: Elodie comptait sur lui.En: Elodie was counting on him.Fr: Il ne pouvait pas la laisser tomber.En: He couldn't let her down.Fr: Alors qu'il continuait sa recherche, un marchand de journaux l'appela.En: As he continued his search, a newsstand vendor called out to him.Fr: « Hé, jeune homme !En: "Hey, young man!Fr: Un coursier est passé par ici.En: A messenger passed by here.Fr: Il avait ramassé quelque chose qui traînait sur le sol.En: He picked up something that was lying on the ground."Fr: »Julien le remercia vivement et partit en courant.En: Julien thanked him profusely and took off running.Fr: Après quelques renseignements, il découvrit que le coursier était en route vers une autre galerie.En: After some inquiries, he discovered that the messenger was on his way to another gallery.Fr: Le temps jouait contre lui, mais Julien était déterminé.En: Time was against him, but Julien was determined.Fr: Il sprinta à travers les rues, évitant les foules, jusqu'à ce qu'il atteigne l'adresse indiquée par le marchand.En: He sprinted through the streets, dodging the crowds, until he reached the address given by the vendor.Fr: En arrivant, il aperçut le coursier sur le point de repartir.En: Upon arriving, he spotted the messenger about to leave.Fr: Essoufflé, il expliqua la situation.En: Panting, he explained the situation.Fr: Le coursier, compréhensif, lui tendit le document.En: The messenger, understanding, handed him the document.Fr: « Ça a l'air important », dit-il avec un sourire.En: "It seems important," he said with a smile.Fr: Avec le précieux papier en main, Julien se précipita vers la galerie d'Elodie.En: With the precious paper in hand, Julien rushed to Elodie's gallery.Fr: La salle commençait à se remplir de curieux et d'amateurs d'art.En: The room was beginning to fill with curious visitors and art lovers.Fr: Elodie, nerveuse, l'attendait.En: Elodie, nervous, was waiting for him.Fr: « Julien !En: "Julien!"Fr: », s'écria-t-elle en le voyant entrer.En: she exclaimed when she saw him enter.Fr: « Tu l'as trouvé !En: "You found it!"Fr: »Julien, faussement sûr de lui mais soulagé, lui tendit le document.En: Julien, feigning confidence but relieved, handed her the document.Fr: « Bien sûr, je te l'ai dit, je gère !En: "Of course, I told you, I got it!"Fr: »Elodie éclata de rire et le serra dans ses bras.En: Elodie burst out laughing and hugged him.Fr: Grâce à lui, l'exposition pouvait commencer sans encombre.En: Thanks to him, the exhibition could start without a hitch.Fr: Ce jour-là, Julien comprit l'importance de l'organisation.En: That day, Julien learned the importance of organization.Fr: Il jura de ne plus jamais être négligent, surtout lorsqu'il s'agissait des personnes qu'il aimait.En: He vowed never to be negligent again, especially when it came to the people he loved.Fr: Le soleil commençait à se coucher sur Paris, illuminant la Tour Eiffel d'une lumière dorée.En: The sun was beginning to set over Paris, illuminating the Tour Eiffel with a golden light.Fr: L'exposition débuta avec succès, et Julien savait qu'il avait fait la différence.En: The exhibition began successfully, and Julien knew he had made a difference.Fr: Fin.En: The end. Vocabulary Words:the landscape: le paysagethe fragrance: le parfumabsent-minded: tête en l'airthe solution: la solutionto retrace: retracerthe passerby: le passantprecision: la précisionthe heart: le cœurthe messenger: le coursierunderstanding: compréhensifthe vendor: le marchandto sprint: sprinterto dodge: éviterthe address: l'adressepanting: essouffléthe room: la sallethe visitor: le curieuxthe event: l'événementto vow: jurernegligent: négligentthe moment: le momentto illuminate: illuminersuccessfully: avec succèsto add: ajouterto entrust: confierto inquire: renseignerto fill: remplirto hug: serrer dans ses brascarefree: insouciantto count on: compter sur

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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