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Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Building Trust Through Castells: Oriol's Brave New Step Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-01-31-08-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El vent fred de l'hivern bufava suaument al poble de Cardona mentre el sol començava a caure.En: The cold winter wind was gently blowing in the village of Cardona as the sun began to set.Ca: Els carrers bullien d'activitat.En: The streets buzzed with activity.Ca: La fira del poble era un espectacle de colors i sorolls, amb paradetes que oferien menjar tradicional català i nens que jugaven al voltant de la plaça.En: The village fair was a spectacle of colors and sounds, with stalls offering traditional Catalan food and children playing around the square.Ca: Entre la multitud, hi havia Oriol, un noi jove i reservat.En: Among the crowd was Oriol, a young and reserved boy.Ca: Portava una bufanda de llana al voltant del coll i una camisa de quadres que semblava massa gran per a ell.En: He wore a wool scarf around his neck and a checkered shirt that seemed too big for him.Ca: Oriol estimava les tradicions catalanes, però sovint dubtava de si mateix, sobretot en llocs plens de gent.En: Oriol loved Catalan traditions, but he often doubted himself, especially in crowded places.Ca: Aquell dia, però, hi havia un foc especial dins seu.En: That day, however, there was a special fire within him.Ca: Avui, volia canviar.En: Today, he wanted to change.Ca: A prop de la plaça, es formava una pinya per a les castells.En: Near the square, a pinya was forming for the castells.Ca: Els crits d'ànim i l'energia eren gairebé tangibles.En: The cheers and energy were almost palpable.Ca: Oriol, recolzat per la seva germana Gemma, va decidir vencer la seva timidesa.En: Oriol, supported by his sister Gemma, decided to overcome his shyness.Ca: "Va, Oriol!En: "Come on, Oriol!"Ca: ", va dir Gemma amb un somriure, "Tu pots fer-ho.En: Gemma said with a smile, "You can do it."Ca: "Amb una respiració profunda, Oriol va avançar cap al grup que formava la base de la torre humana.En: With a deep breath, Oriol moved towards the group forming the base of the human tower.Ca: Allà, va veure Laia.En: There, he saw Laia.Ca: La Laia era plena de vitalitat, amb ulls brillants que reflectien l'emoció del moment.En: Laia was full of vitality, with bright eyes that reflected the excitement of the moment.Ca: Estava més que preparada per abraçar les arrels catalanes.En: She was more than ready to embrace her Catalan roots.Ca: Oriol es va situar en la pinya i, per un moment, els seus ulls es van trobar amb els de Laia.En: Oriol positioned himself in the pinya, and for a moment, his eyes met Laia's.Ca: L'instint va fer que intercanviessin un somriure de complicitat.En: Instinct led them to exchange a smile of complicity.Ca: A mesura que la torre començava a pujar, Oriol i Laia es movien alhora, sincronitzats, aportant força i equilibri.En: As the tower began to rise, Oriol and Laia moved in unison, providing strength and balance.Ca: Mentre la música de la cobla ressonava a la plaça, Oriol va sentir com la seva inseguretat s'esvaïa.En: While the music of the cobla resonated in the square, Oriol felt his insecurity fade away.Ca: Laia li va dirigir unes paraules d'ànim, i el seu cor es va omplir d'una calidesa desconeguda.En: Laia spoke words of encouragement to him, and his heart filled with an unfamiliar warmth.Ca: "Estem fent-ho bé," va murmurar Laia, i Oriol va assentir amb confiança.En: "We're doing well," Laia murmured, and Oriol nodded with confidence.Ca: Quan el castell va arribar al seu punt màxim i va baixar de forma segura, Oriol es va adonar que alguna cosa havia canviat dins seu.En: When the tower reached its peak and descended safely, Oriol realized that something had changed within him.Ca: Havien aconseguit no només construir una torre humana, sinó també trencar una barrera invisible.En: They had not only built a human tower, but also broken an invisible barrier.Ca: Després de l'esdeveniment, mentre la gent aplaudia i es felicitava, Laia es va acostar a Oriol.En: After the event, as people applauded and congratulated each other, Laia approached Oriol.Ca: "Et ve de gust un cafè?En: "Do you fancy a coffee?Ca: Hi ha un cafè agradable aquí a la cantonada," va proposar.En: There's a nice café around the corner," she suggested.Ca: Amb un somriure tímid però sincer, Oriol va acceptar.En: With a shy but sincere smile, Oriol accepted.Ca: Al cafè, van parlar animadament sobre tradicions i somnis.En: At the café, they talked animatedly about traditions and dreams.Ca: Oriol va trobar que, finalment, era capaç d'obrir-se i compartir la seva passió amb algú que realment l'entenia.En: Oriol found that, finally, he was able to open up and share his passion with someone who truly understood him.Ca: Aquell dia, Oriol no només havia participat en una tradició estimada, sinó que havia trobat una connexió personal que podria ser tant duradora com la seva estimació per les castells.En: That day, Oriol not only participated in a beloved tradition, but also found a personal connection that could be as enduring as his love for the castells.Ca: El vent fred continuava bufant al carrer, però Oriol només sentia la calidesa de la nova amistat que havia trobat.En: The cold wind continued to blow outside, but Oriol only felt the warmth of the new friendship he had found.Ca: Va descobrir que, de vegades, un petit pas podia convertir-se en un gran canvi.En: He discovered that sometimes a small step could lead to a big change.Ca: Aquell hivern, la fira de Cardona havia estat el punt de partida d'una nova confiança i d'una promesa d'amistat amb Laia.En: That winter, the Cardona fair had been the starting point of a new confidence and a promise of friendship with Laia. Vocabulary Words:the wind: el ventthe village: el poblethe sunset: la posta de solthe fair: la firathe scarf: la bufandathe wool: la llanathe checkered shirt: la camisa de quadresthe tradition: la tradicióthe shyness: la timidesathe pinya: la pinyathe human tower: el castellthe vitality: la vitalitatthe energy: l'energiathe complicity: la complicitatthe strength: la forçathe balance: l'equilibrithe cobla: la coblathe insecurity: la inseguretatthe encouragement: l'ànimthe warmth: la calidesathe change: el canvithe barrier: la barrerathe applause: els aplaudimentsthe confidence: la confiançathe step: el pasthe corner: la cantonadathe dream: el somnithe tradition: la tradicióthe passion: la passióthe friendship: l'amistat

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Discovering the Hidden Beauty: A Journey into Tu Bishvat Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-01-27-08-38-20-he Story Transcript:He: בַּבֹּקֶר הַמְעֻרְפָּל, הַכִּתָּה שֶׁל נֹעַם, תַּלְיָּה וְאֵלִיָּה נִתְקַהֲלוּ בִּפְותַח הַבִּיצה הָעֳבָה.En: In the foggy morning, the class of Noam, Talia, and Elia gathered at the entrance of the thick swamp.He: הָרוּחַ הָקָרָה נָשְׁבָה מִסָּבִיב וְיצְרָה אֲוִירַת סוֹד.En: The cold wind blew around, creating an atmosphere of mystery.He: הָעֲנָנִים הֲכִסּוּ אֶת הַשָּׁמַיִם, וְהָכִבָּשוּ לְבוֹש מְבַּלָּה וְיַרְבִּיבוּת.En: The clouds covered the sky, and the sheep wore shabby clothing and dripped moisture.He: נֹעַם עָמַד בְּצַד וְהִתבוֹנֵן בַּסְּבִיבָה.En: Noam stood aside and observed the surroundings.He: הָבִּיצָה נִרְאֲתָה מְגוּחֶכֶת עַם הָעָפָר וְהַשָּׁרָשִׁים הַמוּפְלָאִים שֶׁל הַצִּפּוֹרוֹת עַל הָעֵץ.En: The swamp looked odd with its dust and the wonderful roots of the birds on the tree.He: לְרָגְלָיו, ים צְחָבִים דַּלְקוּ וְיָרַקוּ מַיִם בָּרורִים.En: At his feet, clusters of algae glowed and spat out clear water.He: הַיּוֹם הוּא ט"ו בִּשְׁבָט, חַג הָאִילוֹנוֹת.En: Today is Tu Bishvat, the holiday of the trees.He: אֲבָל נֹעַם לֹא הִבִּין אֶת הַחַג הַזֶּה.En: But Noam did not understand this holiday.He: הוּא יָשַׁב בּוֹדֵד וְחוֹשֵׁב.En: He sat alone, thinking.He: "מַה הַקֶּשֶׁר בֵּין הַבִּיצָה לְחַג הָאִילוֹנוֹת?" שָׁאַל אֶת עַצְמוֹ.En: "What is the connection between the swamp and the holiday of the trees?" he asked himself.He: תַּלְיָּה בָּאַה בַּרִעוּשָׁה וְאָמְרָה, "נֹעַם, רְאֵה אֶת הַפֹּלוֹרוֹת שֶׁל הָעֵץ! הַזֶּה לא מַמָּשׁ מָשֶׁהוּ כְּמוֹ הָעֵתֵיות?".En: Talia came with excitement and said, "Look at the pillars of the tree! Isn't it something like the pillars?"He: נֹעַם חִיֵּך, אֲבָל בְּתוֹכוֹ לֹא הָיָה מוּוָר ל־מוּם.En: Noam smiled, but within himself, he remained unconvinced.He: אֵלִיָּה גִּישָּׁש הֵם בְּסֵפֶר וְהִתְיַשֹּֽבוּ לְיַד בְּעֵינָה חֲשוּבָה.En: Elia approached with a book, and they sat by an important spring.He: "ט"ו בִּשְׁבָט הוּא זְמַן לְהַחִיוּת, לָעִלָה." אָמְרָה בְּרוֹךְ.En: "Tu Bishvat is a time for renewal, for elevation," she said softly.He: נֹעַם עָנָה"קָשֶׁה לְהַרְגִּישׁ זֶה בַּמָּקוֹם הַצְפוּן הַזֶּה."En: Noam replied, "It's hard to feel that in this northern place."He: אַס יוֹם הַכִּתָּה נָעוּ בְּתוֹך הַטַטְטֶרִים, נֹעַם הֶחְלִיט לָלֶכֶת יְתוֹם.En: As the class moved through the path, Noam decided to walk alone.He: הוּא שַׁת בַּלֵּב לְהַצְמִיּיד אֶת הַגּוְוָול לִּצְמא.En: He put his heart into quenching the thirst of the soul.He: הוּא עַל גְּבוּל הַאִיסּוּר, אֲבָל הָיָה נָחוּשׁ.En: He was on the verge of transgression, but he was determined.He: בְּהַרְגָע הַבְּנִי, נֹעַם מָצָא חֶשְׂקוֹ בַּבִּיצָה.En: In a quiet moment, Noam found his delight in the swamp.He: מוּלהוּ נִיגְּלוּ עֵצִים יְרַקְרַקִּים, יָרֻקִ וְנִצוֹצִים אֲשֶׁר הַקְּיווּ לְפְעילָה פְּנוֹר בַּקְּצַה.En: Before him were greenish trees, vibrant and sparkling, hoping for radiant action on the edge.He: נֹעַם הִרגִּישׁ הַזְּרִיחָה בְּתוֹכוֹ.En: Noam felt the sunrise within him.He: כִּשֶּׁהוּא שָׁב לְכִִּתָּתוֹ, נֵשוֹפָנִים דִּיבֵּּרח נְעָמִים עַל הַגיבּור הֶחָדַשׁ.En: When he returned to his class, soothing breezes whispered praises about the new hero.He: "רָאִיתִי מַשֶּׁהוּ נָפִיצָה," אָמַר בְּרִינוֹת.En: "I saw something magnificent," he said with joy.He: סִפּוּרָיו מָשַׁכֶּה אֶת חוּשִּיבַת הַבָּחוּרִים לֶאֲהָבָה הַעֲתוּרֶת.En: His stories inspired the dreams of the children towards a future full of love.He: עִם קָצָה הַיוֹם, נֹעַם הִרְגִּישׁ נִשְׁפָּר מִפְנִימָה.En: With the end of the day, Noam felt internally restored.He: עַמְּדוֹ פֹּתֵחַ לְהֱיוֹת מֵחַבֵּר.En: He stood open to becoming a connector.He: וּכְשֶׁאָכְְה, נוֹחָם הַאי-תַּק.En: And as he spoke, comfort settled in.He: נֹעַם יָדַע: זֶה הוּא טעם שֶׁל חַג הָאִילָנוֹת.En: Noam knew: this is the taste of the holiday of the trees. Vocabulary Words:foggy: מְעֻרְפָּלgathered: נִתְקַהֲלוּswamp: בִּיצָהatmosphere: אֲוִירָהshabby: מְבַּלָּהmoisture: יַרְבִּיבוּתobserved: הִתבוֹנֵןsurroundings: סְּבִיבָהwonderful: מוּפְלָאִיםalgae: צְחָבִיםglowed: דַּלְקוּquenching: שַׁתtransgression: אִיסּוּרdetermined: נָחוּשׁdelight: חֶשְׂקsparkling: נִצוֹצִיםradiant: פְּנוֹרwhispered: דִּיבֵּּרחmagnificent: נָפִיצָהinspired: מָשַׁכֶּהdreams: חוּשִּיבַתrestored: נִשְׁפָּרconnector: מֵחַבֵּרcomfort: נוֹחָםsettled: תַּקrenewal: הַחִיוּתelevation: עִלָהsoothing: נֵשוֹפָנִיםbreezes: דִּיבֵּּרחhero: גיבּורBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: A Tu Bishvat Odyssey: Nature's Lessons by the Salt Sea Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-01-27-23-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: הים המלח היה קלחת של גווני כחול אפור, מרחבים של מים שקטים.En: The Yam HaMelach was a cauldron of blue-gray hues, expanses of calm water.He: אמית וירדן הלכו לאורך החוף, אווירת החורף הקרירה תואמת את העונה.En: Amit and Yarden walked along the shore, the cool winter atmosphere matching the season.He: "ט"ו בשבט היום," אמר אמית בהתלהבות, נשימותיו קרירות באוויר.En: "Today is Tu Bishvat," said Amit enthusiastically, his breaths cool in the air.He: "זה זמן מושלם לחקור את הצמחים פה.En: "It's the perfect time to explore the plants here."He: "ירדן חייך, אבל שמר על דרכו הזהירה.En: Yarden smiled but maintained his cautious approach.He: הוא היה הראשון לשים לב לכמיהתו של אמית להבין את העולם סביבו.En: He was the first to notice Amit's desire to understand the world around him.He: "אבל תיזהר," הוא הוסיף.En: "But be careful," he added.He: "הסביבה פה קשה ולא צפויה.En: "The environment here is harsh and unpredictable."He: "שניהם חיפשו צמחים נדירים.En: Both searched for rare plants.He: אמית נזהר ביותר, מחפש נישות שאחרים לא היו טורחים להביט בהן.En: Amit was particularly careful, looking in niches others wouldn't bother to check.He: פתאום הוא התחיל להשתעל, וידיו התחילו לגרד.En: Suddenly, he began to cough, and his hands started to itch.He: "משהו לא בסדר," הוא אמר ונשען על סלע.En: "Something's wrong," he said, leaning on a rock.He: ירדן ראה שהמצב מחמיר.En: Yarden saw the situation worsening.He: "אני חושב שזה תגובה אלרגית," אמר, פותח בארנק כלי עזרה ראשונה.En: "I think it's an allergic reaction," he said, opening a first aid kit from his wallet.He: "תן לי לבדוק אותך.En: "Let me check you."He: "אף על פי שגופו צועק להפסיק, אמית התעקש להמשיך.En: Though his body screamed to stop, Amit insisted on continuing.He: "אני חייב להבין מה גרם לזה," אמר, אבל הבעת פניו הבהירה את המחיר שהוא משלם.En: "I must find out what caused this," he said, but his facial expression made clear the price he was paying.He: ירדן, מתוך זהירות ואהבה, לא ויתר.En: Out of caution and love, Yarden did not relent.He: הוא נתן לאמית את התרופות הנדרשות וידו אחזה בחוזקה בידו של חברו.En: He provided Amit with the necessary medications and held his friend's hand tightly.He: המצב התייצב בסופו של דבר, וירדן הרגיש גאווה שהוא יכול לעזור.En: The situation eventually stabilized, and Yarden felt proud that he could help.He: "יש לך מזל שהבאתי את הציוד," הוא חייך באומץ.En: "You're lucky I brought the equipment," he smiled bravely.He: אמיתי הביט בו בעיניים מלאות הכרת תודה.En: Amitai looked at him with eyes full of gratitude.He: "נראה שהבריאות שלי חשובה יותר מהצמחים האלה," אמר בחצי חיוך.En: "It seems my health is more important than these plants," he said with a half-smile.He: כששמש הערב הלכה ונשפכה אל תוך הים מתחת, אמית וירדן נשארו לשבת על החוף.En: As the evening sun poured into the sea below, Amit and Yarden stayed sitting on the shore.He: אומנם לא הצליחו לאסוף את כל הצמחים שרצו, אבל הם חזרו עם תחושת כבוד ואמון עמוקה יותר.En: Although they were not able to collect all the plants they wanted, they returned with a deeper sense of respect and trust.He: הירדן למד על כוחות הרפואה שלו ואמית למד על גבולותיו.En: Yarden learned about his medical strengths, and Amit learned about his own limits.He: הם חזרו הביתה יחד, לבבותיהם חמים, ובשבילם ט"ו בשבט קיבל משמעות חדשה.En: They returned home together, their hearts warm, and for them, Tu Bishvat took on a new meaning.He: למה שהשתוללו תחת אור הכוכבים, היו באמת עדים לאם כל הצמחים.En: While they played under the starlight, they truly witnessed the mother of all plants.He: הם למדו שהרפתקאות חשובות, אבל בריאות ותחושת שותפות אמיתית חשובות אפילו יותר.En: They learned that adventures are important, but health and a true sense of partnership are even more crucial. Vocabulary Words:cauldron: קלחתhues: גווניםexpanses: מרחביםenthusiastically: בהתלהבותcautious: זהירהunpredictable: לא צפויהrare: נדיריםniches: נישותallergic: אלרגיתreaction: תגובהstabilized: התייצבgratitude: הכרת תודהrelent: לוותרmedications: תרופותenvironment: סביבהworsening: מחמירequipment: ציודexpression: הבעתlimits: גבולותpartnership: שותפותcrucial: חשובותadventures: הרפתקאותseason: עונהexplore: לחקורdesire: כמיההfirst aid kit: כלי עזרה ראשונהwallet: ארנקinsisted: התעקשprepared: הכיןBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Finding Friendship: Ming's Rare Bird Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-01-27-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在一个寒冷的冬天，明和同学李、陈一起乘坐校车前往自然保护区。En: On a cold winter's day, Ming and his classmates Li and Chen took the school bus to a nature reserve.Zh: 今天是他们的校外远足活动，他们的目的地是一个迷人的湿地。En: Today was their field trip, and their destination was an enchanting wetland.Zh: 这片湿地被浓雾笼罩，散发着神秘的气息。En: The wetland was shrouded in thick fog, giving off a mysterious aura.Zh: 空气中弥漫着寒气，远处传来模糊的动物声响，仿佛在无声地诉说着这个地方的故事。En: The air was filled with a chill, and there were faint animal sounds in the distance, as if silently telling the story of this place.Zh: 这次远足正值农历新年，虽然周围一片安静，但空气中还能感受到节日的氛围。En: The trip coincided with the Lunar New Year, and although the surroundings were quiet, the festive atmosphere could still be felt in the air.Zh: 明是个好奇心旺盛的学生，他总是喜欢发掘新的事物。En: Ming was a student full of curiosity, always eager to discover new things.Zh: 然而，他常常觉得与同学们的共同话题很少，总是有一种置身事外的感觉。En: However, he often felt that he had few common topics with his classmates and always experienced a sense of being on the outside.Zh: 走在湿地的小路上，明听到关于一种稀有鸟类的传闻。En: Walking on the path through the wetland, Ming heard rumors about a rare bird.Zh: 这种鸟生活在这片迷雾笼罩的沼泽，很多人都未曾真正见过它。En: This bird lived in this fog-covered swamp, and many people had never truly seen it.Zh: 明想，如果他能在这次远足中找到这只鸟，并将照片分享给同学们，也许可以改变他在班级中的融入感。En: Ming thought, if he could find this bird during the field trip and share the photo with his classmates, it might change his feeling of belonging in the class.Zh: 随着他们深入湿地，雾气越来越浓，路也变得难以辨识。En: As they ventured deeper into the wetland, the fog thickened, and the path became difficult to discern.Zh: 明心里挣扎着：是要待在队伍中安全行走，还是依靠耳边传来的鸟鸣声稍微偏离小径？En: Ming struggled inside: should he stay safe with the group, or slightly stray off the path, guided by the birdsong in his ear?Zh: 一边是害怕走失的恐惧，一边是对看到稀有鸟的强烈渴望。En: On one side was the fear of getting lost, and on the other was a strong desire to see the rare bird.Zh: 于是，在听到一声特别的鸟鸣时，明停了下来。En: So, when he heard a particularly distinct birdsong, Ming stopped.Zh: 他悄悄走出小径，朝着声音的方向走去。En: He quietly stepped off the path, walking towards the direction of the sound.Zh: 雾气让他看不太清道路，但他小心翼翼地向前走，每一步都充满了期待和不安。En: The fog made it hard to see the road, but he carefully moved forward, each step filled with anticipation and unease.Zh: 就在他几乎想要放弃时，雾忽然稍微散去了一些。En: Just when he was about to give up, the fog suddenly cleared slightly.Zh: 他抬头，看见一只独特的鸟就栖息在不远处的树枝上。En: He looked up and saw a unique bird perched on a branch not far away.Zh: 那是他梦想中的稀有鸟！En: It was the rare bird he had dreamed of!Zh: 他迅速拿出手机，拍下了它的照片。En: He quickly took out his phone and snapped a photo of it.Zh: 瞬间，鸟儿扇动翅膀消失在雾中。En: In an instant, the bird flapped its wings and disappeared into the fog.Zh: 回到队伍，明迫不及待地向李和陈展示他的发现。En: Back with the group, Ming couldn't wait to show Li and Chen his discovery.Zh: “看！真的有这只鸟！”他说道，兴奋得不得了。En: "Look! The bird really exists!" he exclaimed, overjoyed.Zh: 同学们被他的发现所震惊，纷纷围过来看照片。En: His classmates were amazed by his discovery and gathered around to see the photo.Zh: 大家都被这场惊喜开启了新的一段友情旅程。En: Everyone was thrilled by this surprise, marking the beginning of a new journey of friendship.Zh: 当天的返回途中，明感受到一种前所未有的温暖。En: On the return trip that day, Ming felt a warmth he had never experienced before.Zh: 他不仅实现了自己的小目标，还因此结交了更多的朋友。En: Not only had he achieved his small goal, but he also made more friends because of it.Zh: 原来，只要勇敢迈出一步，和大家分享自己的热爱，就能打破人与人之间的隔墙。En: It turned out, just by bravely taking a step forward and sharing his passion with everyone, he could break down the walls between people.Zh: 这样的明，带着更多的自信和归属感走入了新的一年。En: With more confidence and a sense of belonging, Ming stepped into the new year. Vocabulary Words:enchanting: 迷人的shrouded: 笼罩aura: 气息chill: 寒气faint: 模糊的festive: 节日的curiosity: 好奇心rumors: 传闻rare: 稀有的swamp: 沼泽discern: 辨识struggle: 挣扎venture: 深入distinct: 特别的perched: 栖息exclaimed: 说道（兴奋地）overjoyed: 兴奋的thrilled: 震惊的journey: 旅程warmth: 温暖achieved: 实现belonging: 融入感anticipation: 期待unease: 不安instant: 瞬间flapped: 扇动（翅膀）unique: 独特的fog: 雾气path: 小径expectation: 期望

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Overcoming Fears: A Winter's Tale at Lincoln Square Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-01-25-08-38-20-he Story Transcript:He: הקור בחורף היה מורגש בוושינגטון.En: The cold in the winter was felt in Washington.He: כיכר לינקולן הייתה מלאה באנשים.En: Lincoln Square was full of people.He: מרים עמדה על המדרגות ליד הפסל של אברהם לינקולן.En: Miriam stood on the steps near the statue of Abraham Lincoln.He: היא נשמה עמוק.En: She took a deep breath.He: היום הוא היום שבו היא תיתן את ההרצאה שלה.En: Today was the day she would give her lecture.He: היא התרגשה וגם קצת פחדה.En: She was excited and also a little afraid.He: דוד, חבר שלה, עמד קצת בצד.En: David, her friend, stood off to the side.He: הוא חייך אליה בעידוד.En: He smiled at her encouragingly.He: "את יכולה לעשות זאת, מרים," הוא לחש.En: "You can do it, Miriam," he whispered.He: הוא ידע כמה היא חוששת מדיבור מול קהל.En: He knew how much she feared speaking in front of an audience.He: מרים אהבה את לינקולן.En: Miriam loved Lincoln.He: היא גילתה את הסיפורים ההיסטוריים המרתקים עליו ותמיד חלמה לספר לאחרים.En: She discovered fascinating historical stories about him and always dreamed of telling others.He: אבל הקהל הגדול של היום היה מאיים.En: But today's large audience was intimidating.He: כאשר החלה ההרצאה, מרים החליטה לא להשתמש בפתקים.En: When the lecture began, Miriam decided not to use her notes.He: היא סמכה על הידע שלה ועל ההתלהבות שלה.En: She relied on her knowledge and enthusiasm.He: הקהל הקשיב בשקט, קשוב לכל מילה שלה.En: The audience listened quietly, attentive to her every word.He: אבל פתאום, מרים הרגישה סחרחורת.En: But suddenly, Miriam felt dizzy.He: בתוך ההמולה, אילי, אחד מהנוכחים, ראה מה קורה.En: In the bustle, Eli, one of the attendees, saw what was happening.He: הוא היה בוגר לימודי רפואה וידע לעזור.En: He was a medical graduate and knew how to help.He: הוא ניגש אליה במהירות, נתן לה להחזיק קצת מים ודיבר איתה בעדינות.En: He approached her quickly, gave her some water, and spoke to her gently.He: דוד התקרב גם הוא.En: David also came closer.He: "זה בסדר, מרים.En: "It's okay, Miriam.He: אנחנו כאן אתך," הוא אמר.En: We're here with you," he said.He: אחרי כמה רגעים, מרים חשה טוב יותר.En: After a few moments, Miriam felt better.He: היא חייכה אל הקהל והמשיכה בנאומה.En: She smiled at the audience and continued her speech.He: הפעם הייתה לה ביטחון חדש.En: This time, she had a new confidence.He: היא סיפרה על הדמויות והמורשת של לינקולן בכל הלב.En: She spoke about Lincoln's characters and legacy wholeheartedly.He: בסוף ההרצאה, הקהל מחא כפיים.En: At the end of the lecture, the audience applauded.He: מרים הרגישה גאה בעצמה.En: Miriam felt proud of herself.He: היא הבינה שהפחד לא ישלוט בה עוד.En: She realized that fear would not control her anymore.He: ההיסטוריה הייתה התשוקה שלה והיא הצליחה להעביר אותה לאחרים.En: History was her passion, and she managed to convey it to others.He: דוד ואילי עמדו לידה ושתו איתה תה חם מתחת לשמיים החורפיים.En: David and Eli stood beside her and drank hot tea with her under the winter sky.He: מרים הסתכלה על פסל לינקולן.En: Miriam looked at the Lincoln statue.He: היא חשה גאווה והערכה למה שעשתה היום.En: She felt pride and appreciation for what she had done that day.He: החוויה הזו שינתה אותה לנצח.En: This experience changed her forever.He: כל גשם של פתיתי שלג נדמה כהתחלה חדשה.En: Every fall of snowflakes seemed like a new beginning. Vocabulary Words:winter: חורףfelt: מורגשlecture: הרצאהexcited: התרגשהafraid: פחדהencouragingly: בעידודwhispered: לחשaudience: קהלdiscovered: גילתהfascinating: מרתקיםhistorical: היסטורייםintimidating: מאייםbegan: החלהnotes: פתקיםenthusiasm: התלהבותattentive: קשובdizzy: סחרחורתbustle: המולהapproached: ניגשgraduate: בוגר לימודיmoments: רגעיםconfident: ביטחוןlegacy: מורשתwholeheartedly: בכל הלבapplauded: מחא כפייםpride: גאווהconvey: להעבירappreciation: הערכהexperience: חוויהforever: לנצחBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Snow, Secrets, and a Jade Quest: Mei's New Year Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-01-24-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 大雪覆盖了曾经辉煌的紫禁城。En: The heavy snow covered the once-glorious Zijincheng.Zh: 梅站在宫殿前，寒风掠过她的脸颊。En: Mei stood in front of the palace, the cold wind brushing her cheeks.Zh: 每一步都发出轻微的嘎吱声，似乎诉说着这里曾经的繁华。En: Each step made a slight creaking sound, as if telling the story of the prosperity that once existed here.Zh: 今天是农历新年，但她心中却无法安宁。En: Today is the Lunar New Year, but her heart could not find peace.Zh: 她必须找到家族传承的玉佩，否则将辜负祖先的期望。En: She must find the family heirloom jade pendant, or she will fail to live up to her ancestors' expectations.Zh: “快，梅，我们得在别人之前找到它。” 梁焦急地催促。En: "Hurry, Mei, we need to find it before others do," Liang urged anxiously.Zh: 梁是梅的好朋友，也是这次冒险的伙伴。En: Liang was Mei's good friend and a companion on this adventure.Zh: 他们之间的默契是团队中最珍贵的财富。En: The tacit understanding between them was the most precious asset of the team.Zh: 而静，就像这座城的幽灵般，悄无声息地跟在他们后面。En: Jing, like a ghost of the city, silently followed behind them.Zh: 静以前是这里的守护者，因为对宫殿历史的了解，她被梅邀请加入。En: Jing used to be the protector here, and due to her understanding of the palace's history, she was invited by Mei to join.Zh: 三个身影走在冰冷的石砖上，昔日的辉煌随着时间褪去，墙壁上仍可见隐约的浮雕，讲述着遥远的故事。En: The three figures walked on the cold stone bricks, the glory of the past fading away with time, and the faint carvings on the walls still narrated distant stories.Zh: 雪越来越大，梅感到一丝绝望。En: The snow got heavier, and Mei felt a pang of despair.Zh: 与此同时，他们却发现了一个奇特的雕刻。En: Meanwhile, they discovered a peculiar carving.Zh: 梅心头一震，那上面有着她们家族的徽章。En: Mei's heart trembled, for it bore her family's emblem.Zh: 这或许是线索。En: This might be a clue.Zh: “我们快去那个方向，” 静指着远处的一个残破庭院。En: "Let's hurry in that direction," Jing pointed toward a distant dilapidated courtyard.Zh: 这里只有燕雀静静地看着她们。En: Only the sparrows quietly watched them.Zh: 刚跨过庭院，就遇到一伙贪婪的掠夺者。En: As soon as they crossed the courtyard, they encountered a group of greedy looters.Zh: 双方对峙中，空气紧张得让人窒息。En: The tension in the air was suffocating as both sides faced off.Zh: 梅明白，她不能让这些人抢走玉佩。En: Mei understood she couldn't let these people snatch the jade pendant away.Zh: “等等，”梅突然冷静下来，高声提议，“我们可以合作！”En: "Wait," Mei suddenly calmed down and proposed loudly, "We can cooperate!"Zh: 这话让对方一愣。En: These words stunned the other party.Zh: 最终，她们达成协议，合作寻找玉佩。En: Eventually, they reached an agreement to cooperate in finding the jade pendant.Zh: 在雪地的某个角落里，一束微光吸引了众人的目光。En: In a corner of the snowy land, a faint ray of light caught everyone's attention.Zh: 梅和梁、静一起挖开积雪，终于找到了那枚被尘封的玉佩。En: Mei, Liang, and Jing together dug through the piled snow and finally found the dust-covered jade pendant.Zh: 成功的喜悦在梅心中突显，但她并没有选择独占。En: The joy of success was prominent in Mei's heart, but she did not choose to monopolize it.Zh: 相反，她向大家讲述了玉佩的故事和它蕴含的意义。En: Instead, she told everyone the story of the jade pendant and the meaning it held.Zh: 掠夺者们被这段历史打动，放弃了索取。En: The looters were moved by this history and abandoned their claim.Zh: 阳光穿过乌云，照射在梅的脸上。En: Sunlight broke through the clouds, shining on Mei's face.Zh: 她微笑着发现，在信任和团结中，她找到了新的勇气和依托。En: She smiled and realized that in trust and unity, she found new courage and support.Zh: 玉佩虽是家族的传承，但其真实的力量在于连接人心。En: Although the jade pendant was a family heirloom, its true power lay in connecting hearts.Zh: 梅学会了超越家族期望，坚定了自己的价值。En: Mei learned to transcend family expectations and solidify her own values.Zh: 在这新年的第一天，他们带着友情和希望，踏上了回家的路。En: On this first day of the new year, they set off on the road home with friendship and hope.Zh: 紫禁城在大雪中安静地矗立，继续守护着那些古老的传说。En: The Zijincheng stood silently in the heavy snow, continuing to guard those ancient legends. Vocabulary Words:glorious: 辉煌cheeks: 脸颊creaking: 嘎吱prosperity: 繁华heirloom: 传承pendant: 玉佩urge: 催促companion: 伙伴tacit: 默契precious: 珍贵asset: 财富silently: 悄无声息protector: 守护者narrated: 讲述despair: 绝望peculiar: 奇特carving: 雕刻emblem: 徽章dilapidated: 残破sparrows: 燕雀looters: 掠夺者tension: 紧张suffocating: 窒息cooperate: 合作monopolize: 独占abandoned: 放弃ray: 微光success: 成功transcend: 超越solidify: 坚定

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Finding Love Among Litter: A Beach Clean-Up Romance Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-01-23-08-38-24-he Story Transcript:He: גלי הים נשקו את החול הזהוב של חוף תל אביב, והשמש החורפית חייכה בעדינות מבעד לעננים.En: The waves of the sea kissed the golden sand of Hof Tel Aviv, and the winter sun smiled gently through the clouds.He: היה זה יום ניקוי חוף, והאנשים התאספו בנחישות ושמחה.En: It was beach cleaning day, and people gathered with determination and joy.He: ברחבי החוף נשמעו קולות של צחוק ושיחות בעוד מתנדבים עסוקים במלאכתם.En: Throughout the beach, sounds of laughter and conversations were heard as volunteers were busy with their work.He: תמר פסעה לאורך החוף, מביטה בסיפוק בפעילים שנאספו.En: Tamar walked along the beach, looking with satisfaction at the activists who had gathered.He: היא היתה מאמינה גדולה בשמירת טבע, ותמיד חיפשה לבבות דומים לשלה.En: She was a big believer in nature conservation and always sought out like-minded souls.He: לפתע, היא הבחינה במישהו חדש.En: Suddenly, she noticed someone new.He: בחור צעיר שעמד מעט מהצד, מסתכל סביב עם מבט סקרן.En: A young man standing a bit to the side, looking around with a curious gaze.He: זה היה דוד.En: It was David.He: דוד עבר לאחרונה לתל אביב.En: David had recently moved to Tel Aviv.He: הוא אהב את המקום, אבל עוד לא מצא כאן מקום ללב שלו.En: He loved the place but hadn't yet found a place for his heart there.He: היום, הוא מקווה לא רק להשתתף באירוע, אלא גם להכיר אנשים מעניין, אנשים שאולי ירגישו לו כמו בית.En: Today, he hoped not only to participate in the event but also to meet interesting people, people who might feel like home to him.He: תמר התקרבה.En: Tamar approached him.He: "שלום, אני תמר," היא אמרה בחיוך חם.En: "Hello, I'm Tamar," she said with a warm smile.He: דוד השיב במעט ביישנות, "אני דוד.En: David replied with a bit of shyness, "I'm David.He: הגרפיקה זה המקצוע שלי, אבל חשוב לי גם לשמור על הסביבה.En: Graphic design is my profession, but it's important to me to care for the environment too."He: "המבטא שלו נשמע לה חדש ומעניין, אבל היה משהו שהטריד את תמר.En: His accent sounded new and interesting to her, but something bothered Tamar.He: האם הוא באמת כאן למען הסביבה או שמא רק כדי להכיר?En: Was he really there for the sake of the environment, or just to meet people?He: במשך היום, הם מצאו עצמם עובדים זה ליד זה, משוחחים וצוחקים.En: Throughout the day, they found themselves working side by side, chatting and laughing.He: חברות קלה החלה לנבוט.En: A light friendship began to blossom.He: אבל ספקותיה של תמר לא התפוגגו.En: But Tamar's doubts did not fade.He: היא החליטה לבדוק אותו באמת.En: She decided to really test him.He: "האם תרצה להצטרף אליי לאירוע נטיעת עצים בט"ו בשבט?En: "Would you like to join me for a tree planting event on Tu BiShvat?"He: " שאלה, מקווה לראות את תגובתו.En: she asked, hoping to see his reaction.He: דוד הביט בה בעיניים כנות והסכים מיד, "אני אשמח מאוד.En: David looked at her with honest eyes and immediately agreed, "I'd love to."He: "ביום האירוע, האוויר היה קריר ורענן.En: On the day of the event, the air was cool and fresh.He: אנשים נאספו עם שתילים קטנים בידיהם, מוכנים להעניק לעולם קצת יותר ירוק.En: People gathered with small seedlings in their hands, ready to give the world a bit more green.He: דוד נראה מתרגש, אפילו קצת עצבני.En: David seemed excited, even a little nervous.He: הוא ראה בזה הזדמנות להוכיח את עצמו.En: He saw it as an opportunity to prove himself.He: בעוד הם נוטעים את העצים, דוד התחיל לחלוק סיפור אישי.En: While they were planting trees, David started sharing a personal story.He: הוא סיפר לתמר כיצד באהבת אמו לטבע גברה תשוקתו לשמור על הסביבה.En: He told Tamar how his mother's love for nature fueled his passion for environmental conservation.He: הסיפור נגע בליבה של תמר, והיא הבינה פתאום עד כמה הוא גלוי לב ואמיתי.En: The story touched Tamar's heart, and she suddenly realized just how open-hearted and genuine he was.He: כשנוטעים עץ יחד, תמר ודוד חייכו זה אל זו.En: As they planted a tree together, Tamar and David smiled at each other.He: היה זה רגע שנחרט בזיכרונם, התחלה של קשר חדש ומשמעותי.En: It was a moment etched in their memory, the beginning of a new and meaningful connection.He: בסוף היום, הם הלכו יחד יד ביד לאורך החוף.En: At the end of the day, they walked hand in hand along the beach.He: החול הקר תחת רגליהם והים הבטיח חוויות חדשות ומרגשות.En: The cool sand beneath their feet and the sea promised new and exciting experiences.He: החיים בתל אביב כבר לא היו מןרפים וזרות.En: Life in Tel Aviv was no longer unfamiliar and strange.He: תמר ודוד ידעו שמצאו לא רק מטרה משותפת אלא גם אחד את השני.En: Tamar and David knew they found not only a common cause but also each other.He: הגלים המשיכו לרשרש בעדינות, בדיוק כמו התחושות בלבבותיהם.En: The waves continued to rustle gently, just like the feelings in their hearts.He: הייתה זו התחלה חדשה, מלאה בתקווה ואהבה.En: It was a new beginning, full of hope and love. Vocabulary Words:kissed: נשקוgathered: התאספוdetermination: נחישותconservation: שמירתlike-minded: לבבות דומיםcurious: סקרןgaze: מבטprofession: המקצועaccent: מבטאnervous: עצבניseedlings: שתיליםprove: להוכיחetched: נחרטunfamiliar: מןרפיםrustle: לרשרשsmiled: חייכהvolunteers: מתנדביםsatisfaction: סיפוקactivists: פעיליםshyness: ביישנותblossom: נבוטfade: להתפוגגgenuine: אמיתיconnection: קשרsand: חולfresh: רענןopportunity: הזדמנותpassion: תשוקהopen-hearted: גלוי לבbeginning: התחלהBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Warm Waters, Colder Hearts: A Therapeutic Connection Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2026-01-23-08-38-20-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A Széchenyi Fürdő vastag falai mögött a téli hideg igazi varázslattal találkozott.En: Behind the thick walls of the Széchenyi Fürdő, the winter cold met with true magic.Hu: A fürdőben forró termálvizek gőzei keveredtek a beszűrődő napfény ragyogásával.En: Inside the fürdő, steam from the hot thermal waters mingled with the brilliance of the filtering sunlight.Hu: Zoltán mélyet sóhajtva ereszkedett bele az egyik medencébe.En: Zoltán sighed deeply as he descended into one of the pools.Hu: Általában rohanó mindennapjainak menedéke volt ez a hely.En: This place was usually a refuge from his hectic daily life.Hu: Ma is azért jött ide, hogy megszabaduljon a munkahelyi stressztől.En: Today, he came here to escape work stress as well.Hu: Anikó, egy fiatal nővér, ritka szabadnapját töltötte itt.En: Anikó, a young nurse, was spending her rare day off here.Hu: Élvezte a meleg vizet és a nyugodt légkört, ám szemével folyamatosan pásztázta a fürdőt.En: She enjoyed the warm water and the peaceful atmosphere, yet she continuously scanned the fürdő with her eyes.Hu: Szerette volna elengedni magát, de szinte reflexszerűen figyelte, nem szorul-e valaki segítségre.En: She wanted to relax, but almost reflexively, she watched to see if anyone needed help.Hu: Hirtelen látni vélte, hogy Zoltán megszédül a medencében.En: Suddenly, she thought she saw Zoltán getting dizzy in the pool.Hu: Zoltán arcán elhatalmasodott a bágyadtság, és még a távoli sarokból is érezni lehetett a zavartságát.En: A drowsiness overtook Zoltán's face, and even from the distant corner, one could sense his confusion.Hu: Anikó töprengett.En: Anikó pondered.Hu: Segítenie kellene?En: Should she help?Hu: Hiszen olyan ritkán adatik meg egy ilyen pihentető nap neki is.En: After all, it was so rare that she had such a restful day too.Hu: De amikor Zoltán újra megkapaszkodott a medence szélében, Anikó már nem tudott ellenállni segítő ösztönének.En: But when Zoltán grabbed onto the edge of the pool again, Anikó couldn't resist her helping instinct any longer.Hu: A medencéhez sietett.En: She hurried to the pool.Hu: "Jól érzi magát?En: "Are you feeling okay?"Hu: " kérdezte aggódó hangon.En: she asked with a concerned voice.Hu: Zoltán felnézett, és bár először zavartan próbálta elhárítani a segítséget, végül szédülése miatt mégis engedett.En: Zoltán looked up, and although he initially tried to reject the help in confusion, he eventually yielded due to his dizziness.Hu: Anikó támogatta őt a medence szélére, ahol leülhetett pihenni.En: Anikó supported him to the edge of the pool, where he could sit and rest.Hu: "Nagyon köszönöm," mondta Zoltán, amikor már jobban érezte magát.En: "Thank you very much," Zoltán said once he felt better.Hu: Anikó mosolyogva bólintott.En: Anikó nodded with a smile.Hu: "Nincs mit.En: "You're welcome.Hu: Fontos néha másokra is figyelni.En: It's important to sometimes pay attention to others too."Hu: "Együtt töltöttek még pár percet a medence mellett beszélgetve.En: They spent a few more minutes together by the pool, talking.Hu: Zoltán megtanulta, hogy néha el kell engednie a büszkeségét, és segítséget kérnie, amikor igazán szükséges.En: Zoltán learned that sometimes he must let go of his pride and ask for help when he really needs it.Hu: Anikó pedig rájött, hogy bár szüksége van pihenésre, a másokon való segítés is ugyanolyan megnyugtató tud lenni.En: Anikó realized that while she needed rest, helping others could be just as comforting.Hu: A nap végére mindketten elégedettek voltak.En: By the end of the day, both were satisfied.Hu: Az épület lassan megtelt estéli fénnyel, és a Széchenyi Fürdő újra csak egy különleges menedék maradt a világ gondjai elől.En: The building slowly filled with evening light, and the Széchenyi Fürdő once again became a special refuge from the world's troubles. Vocabulary Words:thermal: termálrefuge: menedékhectic: rohanómingled: keveredtekdescend: ereszkedettsigh: sóhajtdrowsiness: bágyadtságconfusion: zavartságdizzy: szédülconcerned: aggódóinitially: előszöryielded: engedettrare: ritkanurse: nővérinstinct: ösztönpondered: töprengettdescended: ereszkedettutterance: megszólalásindulging: kényeztetimposing: impozánsrestful: pihentetőattentive: figyelmesresist: ellenállnigrasped: megkapaszkodottevening: estélicomforting: megnyugtatósupport: támogatembrace: öleléssatisfied: elégedettsubtle: finom

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: A Delicious Journey: Discovering Barcelona's Culinary Magic Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-01-21-23-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: La boira del matí sobre Barcelona encara no s'havia dissipat quan Martí i Núria van arribar al Mercat de la Boqueria.En: The morning fog over Barcelona had not yet dissipated when Martí and Núria arrived at the Mercat de la Boqueria.Ca: Era un dissabte d'hivern, i el mercat resplendia amb una barreja de colors vius i olors captivadores.En: It was a winter Saturday, and the market glowed with a mix of lively colors and captivating smells.Ca: A mà dreta, les parades lluïen verdures fresques; a mà esquerra, els peixos del dia llampurnejaven en el seu gel brunyit.En: On the right, the stalls displayed fresh vegetables; on the left, the day's fish shimmered on their polished ice.Ca: "Avui és el gran dia", va dir Martí amb una barreja d'excitació i nervis.En: "Today is the big day," said Martí with a mix of excitement and nerves.Ca: "La meva mare política vindrà a sopar, i ha de ser perfecte."En: "My mother-in-law is coming for dinner, and it has to be perfect."Ca: "Cristina només vol passar una bona estona", va replicar Núria amb un somriure tranquil.En: "Cristina just wants to have a good time," Núria replied with a calm smile.Ca: "No ens preocupem per la perfecció."En: "Let's not worry about perfection."Ca: Martí va agafar el carro amb decisió, fixant-se en la llista meticulosament preparada.En: Martí took the cart with determination, focusing on the meticulously prepared list.Ca: Però, de seguida, es va adonar que no podien caminar fàcilment entre la multitud.En: But he quickly realized they couldn't easily walk through the crowd.Ca: "Com ho farem així?" va dir, inquiet.En: "How will we manage like this?" he said, concerned.Ca: Mentre avançaven amb paciència, van descobrir que alguns dels seus ingredients preferits, com els tomàquets de Montserrat, no estaven disponibles.En: As they moved forward patiently, they discovered that some of their favorite ingredients, like Montserrat tomatoes, were unavailable.Ca: Martí va bufar frustrat. "No és el que esperava", va murmurar.En: Martí sighed in frustration. "It's not what I expected," he murmured.Ca: Núria, amb la seva espontaneïtat habitual, li va agafar la mà.En: Núria, with her usual spontaneity, took his hand.Ca: "Confia en mi. Ens adaptarem.En: "Trust me. We can adapt.Ca: Mira aquestes cebes tendres. Podem fer servir-les en lloc dels tomàquets", va suggerir.En: Look at these green onions. We can use them instead of the tomatoes," she suggested.Ca: Al principi, Martí no estava convençut, però va veure el somriure confiada de Núria i va assentir.En: Initially, Martí wasn't convinced, but he saw Núria's confident smile and nodded.Ca: A poc a poc, va començar a deixar-se portar per l'experiència.En: Gradually, he started to let himself be carried away by the experience.Ca: Les olors de les espècies, el murmuri dels venedors, les cançons en l'aire... tot tenia un encant especial.En: The smells of the spices, the murmurs of the vendors, the songs in the air... everything had a special charm.Ca: De sobte, mentre avançaven per la zona de carns, Martí va veure alguna cosa que el va fer aturar-se en sec.En: Suddenly, as they moved through the meat section, Martí saw something that made him stop dead in his tracks.Ca: Allà, entre pollastres i conills, hi havia una peça de carn de vedella que brillava amb una frescor insuperable.En: There, among chickens and rabbits, was a piece of veal that shone with unsurpassable freshness.Ca: No estava a la seva llista, però Martí la va imaginar perfectament a la seva taula.En: It wasn't on his list, but Martí imagined it perfectly on his table.Ca: Amb ànim renovat, va comprar la carn.En: With renewed enthusiasm, he bought the meat.Ca: Núria va somriure. "Veus? El mercat sempre et sorprèn."En: Núria smiled. "See? The market always surprises you."Ca: Quan van arribar a casa, Martí va trobar plaer en preparar el sopar, aquesta vegada sense angoixes.En: When they got home, Martí found pleasure in preparing the dinner, this time without anxiety.Ca: Quan la seva mare política va tastar el menjar, va fer un gest de sorpresa i va aplaudir les seves habilitats culinàries.En: When his mother-in-law tasted the food, she showed surprise and praised his culinary skills.Ca: "Està deliciós!", va exclamar.En: "It's delicious!" she exclaimed.Ca: Després de sopar, mentre recollien la taula, Martí va agafar la mà de Núria.En: After dinner, while clearing the table, Martí took Núria's hand.Ca: "Gràcies per ajudar-me a veure que l'important no és només el resultat, sinó també el viatge", va dir amb sinceritat.En: "Thank you for helping me see that what's important isn't just the result, but also the journey," he said sincerely.Ca: Martí havia après que, a vegades, deixar-se portar per l'experiència i confiar en els instints —i en la Núria— podia crear moments inoblidables.En: Martí had learned that sometimes letting himself be carried by the experience and trusting his instincts—and Núria—could create unforgettable moments.Ca: Barcelona, amb tota la seva vida, l'havia ensenyat a ser flexible i a trobar bellesa en l'imperfecció, tal com Núria sempre havia viscut.En: Barcelona, with all its life, had taught him to be flexible and to find beauty in imperfection, just as Núria had always lived. Vocabulary Words:the fog: la boirato dissipate: dissiparthe stall: la paradato shimmer: llampurnejarthe anxiety: l'angoixathe charm: l'encantthe meat: la carnto murmur: murmurarto adapt: adaptar-sethe freshness: la frescorunbeatable: insuperablethe determination: la decisióto nod: assentirthe perfection: la perfeccióthe instinct: l'instintthe surprise: la sorpresato trust: confiarto clear (the table): recollir (la taula)the journey: el viatgethe charm: l'encantthe spontaneity: l'espontaneïtatthe crowd: la multitudto sigh: bufarto praise: aplaudirthe vendor: el venedorcaptivating: captivadorto let oneself be carried away: deixar-se portarthe scent: la olorflexible: flexiblethe spontaneity: l'espontaneïtat

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Whispers of Love in Amsterdam's Van Gogh Museum Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-01-20-23-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De winter had Amsterdam in zijn koude greep, maar het Van Gogh Museum was warm en levendig.En: Winter had Amsterdam in its icy grasp, but the Van Gogh Museum was warm and vibrant.Nl: Winterlichten schenen door besneeuwde ramen en verlichtten meesterwerken zoals "De Sterrennacht" en "Zonnebloemen".En: Winter lights shone through snowy windows, illuminating masterpieces like "The Starry Night" and "Sunflowers."Nl: In die drukte werkten Sven en Lotte als gidsen voor een speciale tentoonstelling.En: In that bustling environment, Sven and Lotte worked as guides for a special exhibition.Nl: Sven liep door de marmeren gangen, zijn ogen vaak op zoek naar Lotte.En: Sven walked through the marble halls, his eyes often searching for Lotte.Nl: Hij kende elk werk van Van Gogh bijna uit zijn hoofd.En: He knew almost every work of Van Gogh by heart.Nl: Zijn liefde voor kunst was groot, maar zijn liefde voor Lotte nog groter.En: His love for art was great, but his love for Lotte was even greater.Nl: Ondanks zijn kennis en enthousiasme vond hij geen woorden om zijn diepste gevoelens aan haar te uiten.En: Despite his knowledge and enthusiasm, he couldn't find words to express his deepest feelings to her.Nl: Lotte was altijd bezig met een groep bezoekers.En: Lotte was always busy with a group of visitors.Nl: Haar liefde voor geschiedenis en kunst straalde af op iedereen om haar heen.En: Her love for history and art radiated to everyone around her.Nl: Samen met Sven vormde ze een geweldig team.En: Together with Sven, she made a great team.Nl: Voor haar was Sven een goede vriend, iemand die altijd daar was, maar niet meer dan dat.En: To her, Sven was a good friend, someone who was always there, but nothing more than that.Nl: Vandaag was het museum drukker dan ooit.En: Today, the museum was busier than ever.Nl: Bezoekers stonden geduldig in de rij voor beroemde schilderijen.En: Visitors patiently stood in line for famous paintings.Nl: Tijdens hun korte pauze besloot Sven dat het tijd was.En: During their short break, Sven decided it was time.Nl: Zijn hart klopte in zijn keel toen hij Lotte uitnodigde voor een kop koffie in het kleine café van het museum.En: His heart pounded in his throat as he invited Lotte for a cup of coffee in the museum's small café.Nl: Zittend aan een hoektafel, vertelde Sven een verhaal.En: Sitting at a corner table, Sven told a story.Nl: "Wist je dat Van Gogh verliefd was op zijn nicht, Kee Vos?", zei Sven zacht.En: "Did you know that Van Gogh was in love with his cousin, Kee Vos?" Sven said softly.Nl: Lotte keek hem nieuwsgierig aan.En: Lotte looked at him curiously.Nl: "Hij schreef haar brieven, maar zij wees hem af.En: "He wrote her letters, but she rejected him.Nl: Het was... een moeilijke liefde." Sven stopte even, zijn ogen keken diep in de hare.En: It was... a difficult love." Sven paused for a moment, his eyes looking deeply into hers.Nl: "Soms... soms voel ik me een beetje zoals Van Gogh," zei hij voorzichtig.En: "Sometimes... sometimes I feel a bit like Van Gogh," he said cautiously.Nl: Lotte's ogen verbreedden zich.En: Lotte's eyes widened.Nl: Ze legde zacht een hand op zijn arm.En: She gently placed a hand on his arm.Nl: "Bedoel je dat je...?" vroeg ze onzeker, maar met een sprankje hoop.En: "Do you mean that you...?" she asked uncertainly, but with a glimmer of hope.Nl: Sven knikte, zijn gezicht rood.En: Sven nodded, his face red.Nl: "Ik bewonder je niet alleen om je kennis, Lotte.En: "I don't just admire you for your knowledge, Lotte.Nl: Ik... ik voel meer voor je."En: I... I feel more for you."Nl: De stilte tussen hen was gevuld met de zachte geluiden van het café.En: The silence between them was filled with the soft sounds of the café.Nl: Lotte glimlachte eindelijk, een warme, begripvolle blik in haar ogen.En: Lotte finally smiled, a warm and understanding look in her eyes.Nl: Weet je, Sven, ik dacht altijd dat we gewoon vrienden waren.En: "You know, Sven, I always thought we were just friends.Nl: Maar nu je het zegt... Misschien voel ik ook meer."En: But now that you mention it... Maybe I feel more too."Nl: Zij lachte, en Sven voelde zich alsof een groot schilderij eindelijk tot leven kwam.En: She laughed, and Sven felt as if a great painting had finally come to life.Nl: Zijn angst was verdwenen en er was iets nieuws in de plaats gekomen: vertrouwen.En: His fear was gone, replaced by something new: confidence.Nl: Vertrouwen dat misschien, net zoals Van Gogh's penseelstreken, dingen niet altijd perfect beginnen, maar groeien in iets prachtigs.En: Confidence that maybe, just like Van Gogh's brushstrokes, things don't always start perfectly, but grow into something beautiful.Nl: De winter buiten leek minder kil.En: The winter outside seemed less cold.Nl: Ze liepen samen terug naar de tentoonstelling, hun toekomst gevuld met kunst, geschiedenis en iets heel bijzonders: elkaar.En: They walked back to the exhibition together, their future filled with art, history, and something very special: each other. Vocabulary Words:icy: koudegrasp: greepvibrant: levendigmasterpieces: meesterwerkenbustling: druktemarble: marmerenadmire: bewonderenthusiasm: enthousiasmepatiently: geduldigthroat: keelcautiously: voorzichtigcuriously: nieuwsgieriggently: zachtunderstanding: begripvolleconfidence: vertrouwenperfectly: perfectbrilliant: prachtigsilluminate: verlichtenguide: gidsenheartened: verblijdenvironment: omgevingexpress: uitenwrap: wikkelenoverlook: overzienimmerse: onderdompeleninvite: uitnodigenpause: pauzeuncertainly: onzekerfill: vuldenenveloped: omhulden

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: From Shivers to Strength: Sindre's Snowy Revelation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-01-20-08-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Sindre sto og hutret i skolegården ved Fjellheimen Videregående Skole.En: Sindre stood shivering in the schoolyard at Fjellheimen Videregående Skole.No: Snøen dalte rolig ned fra himmelen, og fjellene rundt skolen var kledd i hvite tepper.En: The snow was gently falling from the sky, and the mountains around the school were covered in white blankets.No: I dag skulle hele klassen dra til de nærliggende skibakkene på skoleutflukt.En: Today, the entire class was going to the nearby ski slopes on a school trip.No: For Sindre var dette både spennende og skremmende.En: For Sindre, this was both exciting and terrifying.No: Han så bort på Emma.En: He looked over at Emma.No: Hun lo sammen med venninnen sin, Kari.En: She was laughing with her friend, Kari.No: Emma hadde et smil som kunne lyse opp selv den mest grå vinterdagen.En: Emma had a smile that could brighten even the most gray winter day.No: Sindre hadde lenge vært forelsket i henne, men hadde aldri turt å si noe.En: Sindre had been in love with her for a long time but had never dared to say anything.No: Nå håpet han at denne skituren ville gi ham sjansen til å imponere henne.En: Now he hoped this ski trip would give him the chance to impress her.No: "Har du med skiene dine, Sindre?En: "Do you have your skis with you, Sindre?"No: " ropte Kari over til ham.En: Kari shouted over to him.No: "Klart det!En: "Of course!"No: " svarte han.En: he replied.No: Sannheten var at Sindre aldri hadde vært på ski før.En: The truth was that Sindre had never been skiing before.No: Han hadde lånt skiutstyr av en gammel onkel i håp om å skjule hemmeligheten sin.En: He had borrowed ski equipment from an old uncle in the hope of hiding his secret.No: Bussen nærmet seg skibakken, og Sindre kunne kjenne nervene stramme seg i magen.En: The bus approached the ski slope, and Sindre could feel the nerves tightening in his stomach.No: Han bestemte seg for at han måtte ta sjansen på den bratteste bakken for å vise at han var en ekte skiløper.En: He decided he had to take a chance on the steepest slope to prove he was a real skier.No: Han kjente viktigheten av å passe inn, spesielt med Emma i nærheten.En: He felt the importance of fitting in, especially with Emma nearby.No: Klassen delte seg opp i grupper da de kom frem.En: The class split into groups when they arrived.No: Sindre snek seg bort til Emma og Kari.En: Sindre sneaked over to Emma and Kari.No: "Skal vi ta den største bakken sammen?En: "Should we take the biggest slope together?"No: " spurte han modig.En: he asked bravely.No: Emma nikket ivrig.En: Emma nodded eagerly.No: Sindre satte i gang, full av frykt og spenning.En: Sindre set off, full of fear and excitement.No: Han hadde ingen anelse om hva han skulle gjøre, men han visste at dette var hans mulighet.En: He had no idea what he was doing, but he knew this was his chance.No: Da han sto på toppen av den bratte bakken, ble realiteten klar for ham.En: When he stood at the top of the steep slope, reality became clear to him.No: Han hadde mistet kontrollen før han i det hele tatt startet.En: He had lost control before he even started.No: Skiene hans virvlet ut av kurs, og plutselig suste han nedover med en hastighet han ikke kunne kontrollere.En: His skis swerved out of course, and suddenly he was hurtling down at a speed he couldn't control.No: Midt i løpet mistet han balansen og falt i en stor haug av snø.En: In the midst of the run, he lost his balance and fell into a large heap of snow.No: Hele klassen så på, inkludert Emma.En: The whole class watched, including Emma.No: Sindre lå der et øyeblikk, redd for alles reaksjon.En: Sindre lay there for a moment, afraid of everyone's reaction.No: Men så hørte han et kjent latter.En: But then he heard a familiar laugh.No: Emma kom bort til ham, med et åpent og vennlig smil.En: Emma came over to him with an open and friendly smile.No: Hun hjalp ham opp mens hun ristet på hodet.En: She helped him up while shaking her head.No: "Du hadde ikke trengt å late som, Sindre," sa hun og lo.En: "You didn't have to pretend, Sindre," she said, laughing.No: "Vi kan alle lære sammen.En: "We can all learn together."No: "Sindre følte en tyngde løftet fra skuldrene hans.En: Sindre felt a weight lift from his shoulders.No: I det øyeblikket skjønte han at han ikke trengte å late som å være noen han ikke var.En: In that moment, he realized he didn't need to pretend to be someone he wasn't.No: Han kunne være seg selv, og det var nok.En: He could be himself, and that was enough.No: Han smilte tilbake til Emma og sa takk.En: He smiled back at Emma and said thank you.No: Det var begynnelsen på en ny type selvtillit for Sindre.En: It was the beginning of a new kind of confidence for Sindre.No: Og fra den dagen skjønte han at det å bli kjent og akseptert for den man virkelig er, var mer verdifullt enn å forsøke å være noe man ikke er.En: And from that day on, he realized that being known and accepted for who he truly is was more valuable than trying to be something he's not.No: Han så opp på fjellene rundt seg, og for første gang så han på dem med glede, i stedet for frykt.En: He looked up at the mountains around him, and for the first time, he gazed at them with joy instead of fear.No: Han gledet seg til å lære å kjøre ski, denne gangen på ekte.En: He was looking forward to learning to ski, this time for real. Vocabulary Words:shivering: hutretschoolyard: skolegårdengently: roligblankets: tepperterrifying: skremmendedared: turtborrowed: låntapproached: nærmetnerves: nervertightening: strammesteepest: brattesteprove: visesneaked: snekbravely: modigfear: fryktexcitement: spenningswerved: virvlethurtling: sustebalance: balansenreaction: reaksjonfamiliar: kjentpretend: late somweight: tyngdeshoulders: skuldreneconfidence: selvtillitaccepted: akseptertvaluable: verdifullgazed: så påjoy: glederealize: skjønte

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Threads of Compassion: A Merchant's Heartfelt Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-01-19-23-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Tussen de oude gebouwen van Amsterdam, glinsterend in de winterzon, rook men de geur van versgebakken broodjes en warme kruiden.En: Amidst the old buildings of Amsterdam, glistening in the winter sun, one could smell the scent of freshly baked rolls and warm spices.Nl: Het was een drukte van belang op de middeleeuwse markt, met vrolijke inwoners die zich warm hadden ingepakt.En: It was bustling on the medieval market, with cheerful locals bundled up warmly.Nl: Maarten, de jonge handelaar, stond trots bij zijn kraam vol zeldzame stoffen.En: Maarten, the young merchant, stood proudly by his stall full of rare fabrics.Nl: Zijn droom was om zijn zaken uit te breiden, verder dan Amsterdam.En: His dream was to expand his business beyond Amsterdam.Nl: Vandaag was een belangrijke dag.En: Today was an important day.Nl: Niet ver van hem stond Femke.En: Not far from him stood Femke.Nl: Ze was bekend vanwege haar kennis over kruiden en haar veelzijdige remedies.En: She was known for her knowledge of herbs and her versatile remedies.Nl: Al hoewel ze meestal stil was over haar hartconditie en de uitdagingen daarmee, genoot ze van de sfeer op de markt.En: Although she was usually quiet about her heart condition and the challenges that came with it, she enjoyed the atmosphere at the market.Nl: Ze was vastbesloten haar onafhankelijkheid te behouden en de dag zonder problemen door te komen.En: She was determined to maintain her independence and get through the day without problems.Nl: Vandaag was bijzonder koud.En: Today was particularly cold.Nl: De adem van de mensen vormde wolkjes in de lucht.En: People's breath formed little clouds in the air.Nl: Terwijl Maarten aan een potentiële klant zijn prachtige lila zijde demonstreerde, merkte hij Femke aan de overkant van het marktplein op.En: While Maarten was demonstrating his beautiful lilac silk to a potential customer, he noticed Femke across the market square.Nl: Ze leek plots te wankelen.En: She suddenly seemed to wobble.Nl: Haar gezicht werd bleek.En: Her face turned pale.Nl: Maarten aarzelde, maar slechts een fractie van een seconde.En: Maarten hesitated, but only for a fraction of a second.Nl: Hij rende naar haar toe, de kleuren van zijn stoffen wervelend achter hem.En: He ran towards her, the colors of his fabrics swirling behind him.Nl: Femke viel op haar knieën.En: Femke fell to her knees.Nl: Haar adem was kort.En: Her breathing was short.Nl: Maarten knielde naast haar, onzeker over wat te doen.En: Maarten knelt beside her, uncertain of what to do.Nl: Maar hij kon haar duidelijk niet alleen laten.En: But he clearly couldn't leave her alone.Nl: De markt om hen heen leek plotseling veel lawaaieriger en ver weg.En: The market around them suddenly seemed much noisier and far away.Nl: De stemmen mengden zich tot een vaag geroezemoes.En: The voices blended into a vague murmur.Nl: Op dat moment verscheen Jeroen, de sterke smid en trouwe vriend.En: At that moment, Jeroen, the strong blacksmith and loyal friend, appeared.Nl: Zijn handen, sterk van het smeden, namen Femke's slappe pols voorzichtig vast.En: His hands, strong from forging, gently took Femke's limp wrist.Nl: Met kalmte stelde hij vast wat er moest gebeuren.En: With calmness, he determined what needed to be done.Nl: "Hier, Femke, gebruik je eigen kruiden," zei hij terwijl hij snel in Femke's tas rommelde.En: "Here, Femke, use your own herbs," he said as he quickly rummaged through Femke's bag.Nl: Maarten en Jeroen werkten samen om Femke weer op haar voeten te krijgen.En: Maarten and Jeroen worked together to get Femke back on her feet.Nl: Ze gaven haar de kruiden en wachtten.En: They gave her the herbs and waited.Nl: Langzaam kwam de kleur terug op haar wangen.En: Slowly, her cheeks regained color.Nl: "Dank jullie," fluisterde Femke, nog licht in het hoofd, maar al sterker.En: "Thank you," Femke whispered, still a little lightheaded but already stronger.Nl: Met Femke stabiel op een bankje en onder de zorgzame blik van Jeroen, keerde Maarten haastig terug naar zijn kraam.En: With Femke stable on a bench and under the watchful eye of Jeroen, Maarten hurried back to his stall.Nl: Hij verwachtte zijn klanten kwijt te zijn.En: He expected to have lost his customers.Nl: Maar, in plaats daarvan, trof hij een verrassing aan.En: But, instead, he found a surprise.Nl: De mensen die hem hadden gezien, opmerkten zijn bereidheid om zijn zaken even te laten liggen voor zijn vriendin.En: The people who had seen him noted his willingness to set aside his business for his friend.Nl: Het gerucht verspreidde zich door de markt dat Maarten een man met een groot hart was.En: The rumor spread through the market that Maarten was a man with a big heart.Nl: De marktkooplui en bezoekers verzamelden zich rond zijn kraam, nieuwsgieriger dan ooit naar zijn stoffen.En: The market vendors and visitors gathered around his stall, more curious than ever about his fabrics.Nl: Het werd een drukke middag, maar Maarten glaande van vreugde.En: It became a busy afternoon, but Maarten beamed with joy.Nl: Zijn bezoekers waren niet alleen getroffen door zijn producten, maar ook door zijn verhaal.En: His visitors were not only impressed by his products but also by his story.Nl: Uiteindelijk leerde Maarten dat echte rijkdom niet altijd in goudstukken gemeten wordt, maar in de banden tussen vrienden en de gemeenschap die men opbouwt.En: Ultimately, Maarten learned that true wealth is not always measured in gold coins but in the bonds between friends and the community one builds.Nl: Die avond vertrok hij van de markt, met meer verkopen dan hij had durven dromen en een hernieuwd respect voor de kracht van vriendschap en medemenselijkheid.En: That evening, he left the market with more sales than he had dared to dream and a renewed respect for the power of friendship and humanity.Nl: Maarten voelde zich rijker, en niet alleen maar door zijn handelswaar.En: Maarten felt richer, and not just through his merchandise. Vocabulary Words:amidst: tussenglistening: glinsterendscent: geurbaked: gebakkenspices: kruidenbustling: druktemedieval: middeleeuwsemerchant: handelaarexpand: uitbreidenremedies: remediesversatile: veelzijdigeindependence: onafhankelijkheidwobble: wankelenswirling: wervelendpale: bleekmurmur: geroezemoesblacksmith: smidforging: smedenlimp: slapperummaged: rommeldelightheaded: licht in het hoofdloyal: trouwevendors: marktkoopluibonds: bandenhumanity: medemenselijkheidmerchandise: handelswaarstalled: kraamrejuvenate: hernieuwencheerful: vrolijkedetermined: vastbesloten

Fluent Fiction - Italian: From Fear to Future: How Passion Won the Day at Milano Museum Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2026-01-18-08-38-20-it Story Transcript:It: Nel cuore di Milano, il Museo della Scienza era vivo di energia.En: In the heart of Milano, the Museo della Scienza was alive with energy.It: Sotto il tetto alto e moderno, la sala grande brillava di luci vivaci, mentre i visitatori esploravano incuriositi le meraviglie esposte.En: Under the high and modern roof, the large hall shone with vibrant lights, as visitors curiously explored the wonders on display.It: Marco osservava il movimento intorno a lui, cercando di calmare il battito del suo cuore.En: Marco watched the movement around him, trying to calm the beating of his heart.It: Marco era un giovane laureato, pieno di passione per la scienza.En: Marco was a young graduate, full of passion for science.It: Oggi, avrebbe incontrato Giulia, la direttrice del museo, per un colloquio di lavoro.En: Today, he would meet Giulia, the director of the museum, for a job interview.It: Giulia era conosciuta per essere una leader severa ma giusta.En: Giulia was known to be a strict but fair leader.It: Marco voleva impressionarla.En: Marco wanted to impress her.It: Ma sentiva i nervi pesanti come catene.En: But he felt nerves weighing him down like chains.It: Entrò nel suo ufficio, accogliente ma pieno di libri e oggetti curiosi.En: He entered her office, welcoming yet filled with books and curious objects.It: Giulia lo salutò con un sorriso professionale.En: Giulia greeted him with a professional smile.It: "Benvenuto, Marco.En: "Welcome, Marco.It: Sei pronto per iniziare?"En: Are you ready to begin?"It: Lui annuì.En: He nodded.It: Giulia cominciò con domande semplici.En: Giulia started with simple questions.It: "Perché vuoi lavorare qui?"En: "Why do you want to work here?"It: Marco sapeva la risposta a quella domanda a memoria, ma qualcosa lo trattenne.En: Marco knew the answer to that question by heart, but something held him back.It: Decise di parlare dal cuore.En: He decided to speak from the heart.It: "Amo la scienza.En: "I love science.It: Questo museo è un faro di conoscenza per la città, e voglio farne parte.En: This museum is a beacon of knowledge for the city, and I want to be part of it.It: Voglio ispirare altri come me."En: I want to inspire others like me."It: Giulia ascoltava, il suo sguardo attento.En: Giulia listened, her gaze attentive.It: Poi, una domanda difficile.En: Then, a tough question.It: "Parlami della nostra ultima mostra sull'intelligenza artificiale.En: "Tell me about our latest exhibition on artificial intelligence.It: Cosa ne pensi?"En: What do you think?"It: Marco sentì un nodo alla gola.En: Marco felt a lump in his throat.It: La mostra era complessa e lui non aveva avuto molto tempo per prepararsi.En: The exhibition was complex, and he hadn't had much time to prepare.It: Ma pensò a quando visitò il museo da bambino.En: But he thought back to when he visited the museum as a child.It: Con un respiro profondo, spiegò con entusiasmo, "Mi ha ricordato quando vidi per la prima volta un computer qui.En: With a deep breath, he explained enthusiastically, "It reminded me of when I first saw a computer here.It: Mi ha fatto sognare di creare qualcosa di nuovo.En: It made me dream of creating something new.It: Credo che l'intelligenza artificiale sia il futuro, ma servono anche etica e umanità."En: I believe artificial intelligence is the future, but it also requires ethics and humanity."It: Giulia lo guardò a lungo.En: Giulia looked at him for a long time.It: Marco si preparò al peggio.En: Marco braced himself for the worst.It: Ma Giulia sorrise, un sorriso che illuminò la stanza.En: But Giulia smiled, a smile that lit up the room.It: "Vedi, Marco, la tua passione è contagiosa.En: "You see, Marco, your passion is contagious.It: Creare ispirazione è un dono raro."En: Creating inspiration is a rare gift."It: Marco lasciò l'ufficio sentendosi più leggero.En: Marco left the office feeling lighter.It: Aveva imparato che essere se stessi era più potente di qualsiasi articolo sapesse a memoria.En: He had learned that being oneself was more powerful than any article he could memorize.It: Uscì dal museo, un lieve vento invernale accarezzando il suo volto, lasciando dietro di sé l'eco delle sue paure.En: He exited the museum, a slight winter breeze caressing his face, leaving behind the echo of his fears.It: Ora sentiva che il suo futuro, come il museo stesso, era pieno di meraviglie da scoprire.En: Now he felt that his future, like the museum itself, was full of wonders to discover. Vocabulary Words:the heart: il cuorethe roof: il tettothe hall: la salathe graduate: il laureatothe director: la direttricethe chains: le catenethe exhibition: la mostrathe ethics: l'eticathe humanity: l'umanitàthe passion: la passionethe beacon: il farothe breeze: il ventothe gaze: lo sguardothe smile: il sorrisothe echo: l'ecothe wonders: le meravigliethe future: il futurothe inspiration: l'ispirazionethe leader: la leaderthe object: l'oggettothe breath: il respirothe knowledge: la conoscenzato explore: esplorareto calm: calmareto impress: impressionareto greet: salutareto inspire: ispirareto nod: annuireto illuminate: illuminareto discover: scoprire

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Monopoly Money Mishap: Poker Night's Unforgettable Twist Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-01-16-23-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: In het hart van Amsterdam, op een koude winteravond, verzamelde zich een groep vrienden in een gezellig café genaamd "De Knusse Hoek."En: In the heart of Amsterdam, on a cold winter evening, a group of friends gathered in a cozy café named "De Knusse Hoek."Nl: Het café was druk en warm, perfect schuiloord tegen de kille wind buiten.En: The café was busy and warm, the perfect refuge against the chilly wind outside.Nl: De geur van vers getapt bier en knapperige snacks vulde de lucht terwijl mensen om hen heen lachten en verhalen deelden.En: The scent of freshly tapped beer and crispy snacks filled the air as people around them laughed and shared stories.Nl: Maar in de hoek, bij een imposante eikenhouten tafel bij het knetterende haardvuur, vond een intense pokergame plaats.En: But in the corner, at an impressive oak table by the crackling fireplace, an intense poker game was taking place.Nl: Aan de tafel zaten Jeroen, Kees en Piet.En: At the table sat Jeroen, Kees, and Piet.Nl: Ze waren oude vrienden die regelmatig bijeenkwamen om te kaarten.En: They were old friends who regularly gathered to play cards.Nl: Jeroen, met zijn glimlach en half opgerolde mouwen, was vandaag vastberaden om te winnen.En: Jeroen, with his smile and half-rolled-up sleeves, was determined to win today.Nl: Hij wilde eindelijk die felbegeerde titel van beste pokerspeler onder hen veroveren.En: He wanted to finally capture that coveted title of the best poker player among them.Nl: Maar Jeroen, altijd gretig om erbij te horen, had een klein geheimpje dat niemand wist: hij was kleurenblind.En: But Jeroen, always eager to fit in, had a little secret that no one knew: he was colorblind.Nl: Vandaag, ongezien voor zijn vrienden, had hij per ongeluk wat Monopoly-geld in zijn portemonnee gestopt.En: Today, unseen by his friends, he had accidentally put some Monopoly money in his wallet.Nl: De avond vorderde en de rondes werden gespeeld.En: The evening progressed and the rounds were played.Nl: Jeroen hield zijn kaarten dicht bij zich en gooide met zelfvertrouwen zijn fiches in de pot.En: Jeroen kept his cards close and confidently tossed his chips into the pot.Nl: Zijn vrienden, Kees en Piet, volgden zijn inzetten met nieuwsgierige ogen, niet wetende dat Jeroens "geld" eigenlijk speelgoed was.En: His friends, Kees and Piet, followed his bets with curious eyes, not knowing that Jeroen's "money" was actually toy money.Nl: Zijn fouten bleven ongezien, vooral omdat hij alle kleuren als variaties van grijs zag.En: His mistakes went unnoticed, particularly because he saw all colors as variations of gray.Nl: Toen de spanning toenam, besloot Jeroen alles op een groot spel te zetten.En: As the tension increased, Jeroen decided to bet everything on a big hand.Nl: Hij schoof met een zelfverzekerde blik de stapel fiches en zijn 'biljetten' naar het midden van de tafel.En: He pushed the stack of chips and his 'bills' to the middle of the table with a confident look.Nl: Kees en Piet keken elkaar even verbaasd aan.En: Kees and Piet exchanged surprised glances.Nl: De stilte hield even aan voordat Kees hakkelend zei: "Jeroen, ik denk dat je speelt met...En: The silence lingered for a moment before Kees hesitantly said, "Jeroen, I think you're playing with...Nl: Monopoly-geld!"En: Monopoly money!"Nl: Jeroen's ogen werden groot van verbazing.En: Jeroen's eyes widened in surprise.Nl: Hij keek naar de tafel en begon te lachen, zijn wangen rood van schaamte.En: He looked at the table and began to laugh, his cheeks red with embarrassment.Nl: Het was zo'n moment dat alleen echte vrienden kunnen creëren, luidkeels lachen en de absurditeit van de situatie omarmen.En: It was a moment that only true friends can create, laughing loudly and embracing the absurdity of the situation.Nl: Kees en Piet konden hun lachen niet inhouden en stootten elkaar aan terwijl ze de lach met hem deelden.En: Kees and Piet couldn't hold back their laughter and nudged each other as they shared the laugh with him.Nl: Op dat moment realiseerde Jeroen zich dat het niet het winnen van het spel was dat ertoe deed, maar het plezier en de vriendschap die ze samen deelden.En: At that moment, Jeroen realized that it wasn't winning the game that mattered, but the fun and friendship they shared together.Nl: Hij schudde zijn hoofd en lachte hardop mee, blij dat hij zulke vrienden had.En: He shook his head and laughed out loud, grateful to have such friends.Nl: In deze warme hoek van het café, met hun kaarten en grapjes, was het duidelijk dat hun vriendschap het belangrijkste was.En: In this warm corner of the café, with their cards and jokes, it was clear that their friendship was the most important thing.Nl: Vanaf die dag keek Jeroen naar elke volgende pokernacht als een kans om te genieten, en hij accepteerde dat zijn fouten gewoon deel waren van wie hij was.En: From that day on, Jeroen looked at every subsequent poker night as an opportunity to enjoy himself, and he accepted that his mistakes were just part of who he was.Nl: En zijn vrienden hielden van hem precies daarom.En: And his friends loved him for exactly that. Vocabulary Words:cozy: gezelligrefuge: schuiloordchilly: killeimpressive: imposantecrackling: knetterendedetermined: vastberadencoveted: felbegeerdeeager: gretigcolorblind: kleurenblindaccidentally: per ongelukconfidently: zelfvertrouwentoy money: speelgoedunnoticed: ongezienvariations: variatiessubsequent: volgendeembracing: omarmenabsurdity: absurditeitopportunity: kansmistakes: foutenshared: deeldenlinger: aanhoudenhesitantly: hakkelendimperceptible: onopgemerktsubsequently: vervolgensintense: intensecapture: veroverenhesitant: aarzelendgestures: gebarenopportunity: gelegenheidcheeks: wangen

Fluent Fiction - Italian: High Stakes and Heartbeats: A Poker Player's Revelation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2026-01-16-08-38-20-it Story Transcript:It: Il rumore delle fiches sul tavolo si mischia con il brusio del casinò.En: The sound of the chips on the table mingles with the murmur of the casinò.It: Siamo in pieno inverno e fuori nevica, ma dentro questa stanza privata del casinò il calore è intenso.En: It's the middle of winter and it's snowing outside, but inside this private room of the casinò the warmth is intense.It: Le tende di velluto rosso profondo e il grande lampadario sopra di noi danno un tocco di lusso.En: The deep red velvet curtains and the large chandelier above us give a touch of luxury.It: L'odore dei sigari e il profumo costoso di qualcuno nell'aria.En: The smell of cigars and the expensive perfume of someone are in the air.It: Mi chiamo Giulio.En: My name is Giulio.It: Sono un giocatore di poker esperto, ma stasera qualcosa non va.En: I am an experienced poker player, but tonight something is off.It: Sento il cuore battere forte nel petto ogni volta che alzo la posta.En: I feel my heart pounding in my chest every time I raise the stakes.It: Da qualche tempo ho questi attacchi, ma non sono andato dal dottore.En: For some time now I've been having these episodes, but I haven't gone to the doctor.It: Ho paura di dover smettere di giocare se scopro che c'è qualcosa che non va.En: I'm afraid I might have to stop playing if I find out something is wrong.It: Al mio fianco c'è Alessandro, il mio antico rivale.En: Next to me is Alessandro, my long-time rival.It: Ha notato il mio disagio e sorride con quel suo sguardo astuto.En: He has noticed my unease and smiles with that cunning look of his.It: Poi c'è Marco, un giovane ma talentuoso giocatore.En: Then there's Marco, a young but talented player.It: Entrambi sono avversari formidabili.En: Both are formidable opponents.It: Oggi, devo vincere.En: Today, I must win.It: Ho un debito che mi pesa come un macigno.En: I have a debt that weighs on me like a rock.It: La pressione è alta, il rumore delle carte che vengono distribuite suona come un rullo di tamburi nel mio petto.En: The pressure is high, the sound of the cards being dealt resonates like a drumroll in my chest.It: "Giulio, tocca a te," dice Marco con voce calma e ferma.En: "Giulio, it's your turn," Marco says with a calm and steady voice.It: Io guardo le mie carte e sento una fitta al petto.En: I look at my cards and feel a pang in my chest.It: Devo decidere: arrischiarmi e puntare grosso o giocare sul sicuro?En: I have to decide: take a risk and bet big or play it safe?It: La mia salute o il mio debito?En: My health or my debt?It: Nell'ultima mano, il dolore è quasi insopportabile.En: In the last hand, the pain is almost unbearable.It: Devo fermarmi o rischio grosso.En: I have to stop or risk big.It: Ma mi guardo intorno, il tavolo lussuoso, Alessandro con il suo sguardo di sfida, e la voce dentro di me mi dice di andare avanti.En: But I look around, the luxurious table, Alessandro with his challenging look, and the voice inside me tells me to keep going.It: Conto le fiche, respiro profondamente e annuncio: "All in."En: I count the chips, take a deep breath, and announce: "All in."It: Le carte sono girate.En: The cards are revealed.It: Alessandro sembra sicuro, ma io so che ho una grande mano.En: Alessandro seems confident, but I know I have a great hand.It: I miei pensieri corrono, il cuore batte, il mondo rallenta.En: My thoughts race, my heart beats, the world slows down.It: Poi il silenzio viene rotto dai sospiri di stupore.En: Then the silence is broken by sighs of amazement.It: Ho vinto!En: I've won!It: Le fiche sono tutte mie.En: The chips are all mine.It: Alessandro scuote la testa visibilmente sorpreso.En: Alessandro shakes his head visibly surprised.It: Marco mi batte una mano sulla spalla.En: Marco pats me on the shoulder.It: Ma non posso festeggiare ancora.En: But I can't celebrate yet.It: So di aver bisogno di aiuto.En: I know I need help.It: Dopo il gioco, vado a casa e decido.En: After the game, I go home and decide.It: Chiamerò il medico.En: I will call the doctor.It: Basta ignorare la salute per il poker.En: No more ignoring health for poker.It: Voglio vivere a lungo per giocare ancora tante mani e, chissà, magari insegnare questo gioco al mio futuro figlio.En: I want to live a long time to play many more hands, and who knows, maybe teach this game to my future son.It: È tempo di cambiamenti.En: It's time for changes.It: Finalmente, capisco che la mia vita vale più di un tavolo da gioco.En: Finally, I understand that my life is worth more than a gaming table. Vocabulary Words:the murmur: il brusiothe warmth: il calorethe chandelier: il lampadariothe velvet: il vellutothe luxury: il lussothe smell: l'odorethe cigar: il sigarothe stake: la postathe unease: il disagiothe cunning look: lo sguardo astutothe debt: il debitothe pressure: la pressionethe drumroll: il rullo di tamburithe pang: la fittathe risk: il rischiothe silence: il silenziothe amazement: lo stuporethe rival: il rivalethe episode: l'attaccothe sigh: il sospirothe doctor: il dottorethe health: la salutethe future: il futurothe change: il cambiamentothe table: il tavolothe opponent: l'avversariothe attack: l'attaccothe challenge: la sfidathe look: lo sguardothe surprise: la sorpresa

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Navigating Stress: The Unexpected Strength of Workplace Bonds Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-01-15-23-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Midt i Københavns glashav af moderne kontorbygninger sad Freja ved sit skrivebord.En: In the glass sea of modern office buildings in København, Freja sat at her desk.Da: Udenfor var vinteren i fuld gang, snefnug svævede forsigtigt ned på de travle gader.En: Outside, winter was in full swing, snowflakes gently floating down onto the busy streets.Da: Freja klikkede koncentreret på sin computer, mens deadline nærmede sig hastigt.En: Freja clicked intently on her computer as the deadline rapidly approached.Da: Hun var dygtig og ambitiøs, men sommetider følte hun, at det var svært at balancere mellem sine egne mål og at være en god kollega.En: She was skilled and ambitious, but sometimes she felt it was difficult to balance her own goals with being a good colleague.Da: Lars sad tværs over fra hende.En: Lars sat across from her.Da: Han var en pligtopfyldende medarbejder, altid dedikeret, men nogen gange lidt for presset af arbejdet.En: He was a conscientious employee, always dedicated, but sometimes a bit too pressured by work.Da: I dag skinnede hans angst igennem.En: Today, his anxiety was showing.Da: Hans naturlige ro var erstattet med uro.En: His natural calm was replaced with restlessness.Da: Mens Freja skimtede op fra skærmen, bemærkede hun Lars' rastløse hænder og uregelmæssige vejrtrækning.En: As Freja glanced up from her screen, she noticed Lars' restless hands and irregular breathing.Da: Hun vidste, hvad det betød.En: She knew what it meant.Da: Mens minutterne tikkede forbi, blev Frejas bekymring større.En: As the minutes ticked by, Freja's concern grew.Da: "Jeg har travlt," tænkte hun.En: "I'm busy," she thought.Da: Men hendes samvittighed lod hende ikke sidde stille.En: But her conscience wouldn't let her sit still.Da: Til sidst skubbede hun stolen tilbage og rejste sig beslutsomt.En: Finally, she pushed her chair back and stood up decisively.Da: Ude af stand til at ignorere det mere, gik hun over til break-rummet, hvor hun fandt Lars.En: Unable to ignore it any longer, she walked over to the break room, where she found Lars.Da: Lars sad alene, hans ansigt var blegt, og han gispede efter luft.En: Lars sat alone, his face pale, gasping for air.Da: "Lars, det er okay," sagde Freja blidt og satte sig roligt ved siden af ham.En: "Lars, it's okay," said Freja gently as she sat calmly beside him.Da: "Tag det stille og roligt, jeg er her."En: "Take it easy, I'm here."Da: Lars kiggede op med taknemmelighed og en smule skam.En: Lars looked up with gratitude and a hint of shame.Da: "Undskyld, jeg... jeg ved ikke, hvad der sker."En: "Sorry, I... I don't know what's happening."Da: "Du behøver ikke undskylde," forsikrede Freja.En: "You don't need to apologize," Freja assured him.Da: "Alle har brug for hjælp nogen gange.En: "Everyone needs help sometimes.Da: Har du prøvet at tale med nogen om det?"En: Have you tried talking to someone about it?"Da: Lars nikkede langsomt.En: Lars nodded slowly.Da: "Jeg... jeg har bare ikke vidst, hvor jeg skulle starte."En: "I just haven't known where to start."Da: Freja holdt en pause, lettet over at han var åben med hende.En: Freja paused, relieved that he was open with her.Da: "Hvad hvis vi laver en plan sammen?En: "What if we make a plan together?Da: Nogle mål for at håndtere det bedre?"En: Some goals to manage it better?"Da: Lars slugte og nikkede.En: Lars swallowed and nodded.Da: "Det kunne jeg godt tænke mig."En: "I'd like that."Da: Freja og Lars begyndte at tale om små skridt, han kunne tage, og Freja indså, hvor vigtigt det var at støtte hinanden i pressede situationer.En: Freja and Lars began to talk about small steps he could take, and Freja realized how important it was to support each other in stressful situations.Da: Timer senere, mens sneen skinnede i stearinlysenes lys fra kontorets vinduer, følte både Freja og Lars en lethed glide ind i deres sind.En: Hours later, as the snow glistened in the candlelight from the office windows, both Freja and Lars felt a sense of ease entering their minds.Da: Freja gik tilbage til sit skrivebord.En: Freja returned to her desk.Da: Hun havde måske mistet noget tid på sin deadline, men hun vandt noget langt mere værdifuldt - forståelsen af vigtigheden af mental sundhed og støtte på arbejdspladsen.En: She might have lost some time on her deadline, but she gained something far more valuable - an understanding of the importance of mental health and support in the workplace.Da: Lars fik ikke kun håb, men også en ven ved sin side.En: Lars not only found hope but also a friend by his side.Da: Sammen var de stærkere mod vinterens kulde og erhvervslivets udfordringer.En: Together, they were stronger against the winter's cold and the challenges of the professional world. Vocabulary Words:conscientious: pligtopfyldendeanxiety: angstrestlessness: uroconcern: bekymringconscience: samvittigheddecisively: beslutsomtpale: blegtgasping: gispedegratitude: taknemmelighedapologize: undskylderelieved: lettethandle: håndteresupport: støttedeadline: deadlineskilled: dygtigambitious: ambitiøsbalance: balancereirregular: uregelmæssigegoal: målsense: følelseease: lethedcandlelight: stearinlysenes lysunderstanding: forståelsenmental health: mental sundhedprofessional: erhvervslivetschallenge: udfordringerglisten: skinnewindow: vinduercolleague: kollegapressure: presset

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: From Isolation to Connection: Bram's Winter Awakening Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-01-14-23-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Terwijl de sneeuwvlokken zachtjes naar beneden dwarrelden, keek Bram uit het raam van zijn kleine huisje aan de rand van het dorp.En: As the snowflakes gently drifted down, Bram looked out the window of his small house on the edge of the village.Nl: Het dorp was stil, op het kraken van de sneeuw onder de voeten van wandelaars na.En: The village was quiet, except for the crunching of snow under the feet of walkers.Nl: De kanalen waren bevroren en de kinderen uit het dorp speelden en gleden over het ijs.En: The canals were frozen, and the village children played and slid on the ice.Nl: Maar Bram was niet naar buiten gegaan.En: But Bram hadn't gone outside.Nl: Hij woonde al jaren alleen, sinds hij zijn vrouw had verloren.En: He had lived alone for years, ever since he lost his wife.Nl: De stilte was zijn gezelschap, maar vandaag voelde hij een andere aanwezigheid: pijn in zijn borst.En: The silence was his companion, but today he felt another presence: pain in his chest.Nl: Bram wist niet zeker wat er aan de hand was.En: Bram wasn't sure what was happening.Nl: Hij stond op en liep voorzichtig naar de keuken, hopend dat wat water zijn zorgen zou wegnemen.En: He stood up and carefully walked to the kitchen, hoping some water would take away his worries.Nl: Maar de pijn bleef.En: But the pain remained.Nl: Een gedachte sloop in zijn hoofd: wat als het een hartaanval was?En: A thought crept into his head: what if it was a heart attack?Nl: Hij voelde de angst knijpen, niet alleen om zijn gezondheid, maar ook om iets anders.En: He felt fear squeezing, not only for his health but also for something else.Nl: Als hij nu hulp zocht, zou hij zijn leven moeten delen, zijn kwetsbaarheid tonen.En: If he sought help now, he would have to share his life, show his vulnerability.Nl: Naast hem woonde Anika, een vriendelijke vrouw met warme ogen.En: Next door to him lived Anika, a friendly woman with warm eyes.Nl: Bram had haar vaak gezien, maar slechts een paar woorden met haar gewisseld.En: Bram had often seen her, but had only exchanged a few words with her.Nl: Vandaag had hij haar hulp nodig.En: Today, he needed her help.Nl: Met enige aarzeling trok hij zijn winterjas aan en strompelde het koude pad op, voetstappen krakend in de sneeuw.En: With some hesitation, he put on his winter coat and stumbled onto the cold path, footsteps crunching in the snow.Nl: Hij klopte zachtjes op haar deur.En: He knocked softly on her door.Nl: Anika opende de deur en glimlachte verrast.En: Anika opened the door and smiled, surprised.Nl: "Bram, wat brengt je hier?"En: "Bram, what brings you here?"Nl: vroeg ze, haar stem vriendelijk en warm.En: she asked, her voice friendly and warm.Nl: "I-ik...En: "I-I...Nl: Ik heb pijn," stamelde Bram.En: I have pain," Bram stammered.Nl: "In mijn borst.En: "In my chest.Nl: Ik denk dat ik naar de kliniek moet."En: I think I need to go to the clinic."Nl: Zonder aarzeling pakte Anika haar sleutels en hielp hem de auto in.En: Without hesitation, Anika grabbed her keys and helped him into the car.Nl: De reis naar de kliniek was kort, maar voor Bram leek het een eeuwigheid.En: The drive to the clinic was short, but to Bram it felt like an eternity.Nl: De dorpsstraten waren zo vertrouwd, maar vandaag voelden ze nieuw.En: The village streets were so familiar, but today they felt new.Nl: In de kliniek werd Bram begroet door Jeroen, de huisarts van het dorp.En: In the clinic, Bram was greeted by Jeroen@, the village doctor.Nl: "Bram, wat goed dat je gekomen bent," zei Jeroen vriendelijk.En: "Bram, it's good that you came," said Jeroen kindly.Nl: Terwijl Jeroen hem onderzocht, merkte Bram de andere dorpsbewoners op die in de wachtkamer zaten.En: While Jeroen examined him, Bram noticed the other villagers sitting in the waiting room.Nl: Bekende gezichten, mensen die hij altijd op afstand had gehouden.En: Familiar faces, people he had always kept at a distance.Nl: Na enkele tests vertelde Jeroen hem dat de pijn stressgerelateerd was, niet zijn hart.En: After a few tests, Jeroen told him that the pain was stress-related, not his heart.Nl: Bram ademde opgelucht uit, maar voelde ook iets anders: het besef dat hij niet alleen was.En: Bram exhaled in relief, but also felt something else: the realization that he was not alone.Nl: Anika bleef aan zijn zijde, haar aanwezigheid als een kalmerende deken over zijn zenuwen.En: Anika stayed by his side, her presence like a calming blanket over his nerves.Nl: Bij het verlaten van de kliniek bedankte hij haar oprecht.En: As they left the clinic, he thanked her sincerely.Nl: Het voelde vreemd, maar ook goed om iemand naast hem te hebben.En: It felt strange, but also good to have someone by his side.Nl: Toen ze samen naar hun huizen terugkeerden, deed Bram een belofte aan zichzelf.En: As they returned to their houses together, Bram made a promise to himself.Nl: Hij zou veranderen.En: He would change.Nl: Kleine stapjes.En: Small steps.Nl: Contact maken.En: Make contact.Nl: De muren afbreken die hijzelf had opgebouwd.En: Break down the walls he had built himself.Nl: De volgende dag, terwijl de sneeuw smolt onder een milde winterzon, zag Bram de kinderen weer op de kanalen spelen.En: The next day, as the snow melted under a mild winter sun, Bram saw the children playing on the canals again.Nl: Hij glimlachte en voelde zich lichter.En: He smiled and felt lighter.Nl: Hij zou zijn deur vaker openen voor de wereld.En: He would open his door more often to the world.Nl: En misschien, dacht hij, was dit het begin van iets nieuws.En: And maybe, he thought, this was the beginning of something new.Nl: Het begin van verbinding.En: The beginning of connection. Vocabulary Words:snowflakes: sneeuwvlokkengently: zachtjesvillagers: dorpsbewonerscrunching: krakenice: ijspresence: aanwezigheidcompanion: gezelschapchest: borstvulnerability: kwetsbaarheidhesitation: aarzelingstumbled: strompeldeeternity: eeuwigheidrealization: besefvillage: dorpexamined: onderzochtfamiliar: vertrouwddistance: afstandstress-related: stressgerelateerdnerves: zenuwensincerely: oprechtchange: veranderencontact: contactwalls: murenmelted: smoltmild: mildelighter: lichterconnection: verbindingdrifted: dwarreldenslid: gledenwalkers: wandelaars

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: A Chill in the Agora: A Young Philosopher's Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2026-01-12-23-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: Az athéni Agora csendes volt télen.En: The Athén Agora was quiet in winter.Hu: Az emberek vastag köpenyekbe burkolóztak, hogy megvédjék magukat a hidegtől.En: People wrapped themselves in thick cloaks to protect against the cold.Hu: Az ég szürke volt, de az élet nem állt meg.En: The sky was gray, but life did not stop.Hu: Az Agora mindig tele volt bölcsekkel, filozófusokkal és tanítványokkal.En: The Agora was always filled with scholars, philosophers, and students.Hu: Ákos, fiatal filozófus, izgatottan készült élete első nagy filozófiai vitájára.En: Ákos, a young philosopher, was eagerly preparing for the first major philosophical debate of his life.Hu: Ákos kicsit fázott a hideg miatt, de leginkább a szíve vert hevesen az izgalomtól.En: Ákos was a bit cold because of the chill, but mostly his heart was beating fast with excitement.Hu: Réka segített neki.En: Réka helped him.Hu: Réka, aki tapasztalt és elismert filozófus volt, mindig jó tanácsaival vezette Ákost.En: Réka, who was an experienced and renowned philosopher, always guided Ákos with her good advice.Hu: Ákos sokat tanult tőle.En: Ákos learned a lot from her.Hu: Ma is ott állt mellette, bátorítva őt.En: Today, too, she stood by his side, encouraging him.Hu: De nem volt az arénában egyedül.En: But he was not alone in the arena.Hu: Ott volt Zsófia is, aki híres volt éles eszéről és meggyőző érvelési képességéről.En: There was Zsófia as well, who was famous for her sharp mind and persuasive arguing skills.Hu: Sokszor elnyerte a közönség szimpátiáját és a heves viták során mindig jól kiállt magáért.En: She often won the audience's sympathy and stood her ground well during heated debates.Hu: Ákos aggódott.En: Ákos was worried.Hu: Tudta, hogy Zsófia erős ellenfél lesz.En: He knew Zsófia would be a strong opponent.Hu: A vitát elkezdték, és a közönség köréjük gyülekezett, meleg teát kortyolgatva figyelték a filozófusok eszmecseréjét.En: The debate began, and the audience gathered around them, sipping warm tea as they watched the philosophers exchange ideas.Hu: Az éles eszmecsere hamar kirobbant.En: The sharp exchange of ideas broke out quickly.Hu: Zsófia határozottan állt ki érvei mellett, és Ákos egyre inkább érezte, hogy elveszíti a hangját, a bátorságát.En: Zsófia stood firmly by her arguments, and Ákos increasingly felt that he was losing his voice, his courage.Hu: Réka tanácsára emlékezett.En: He remembered Réka's advice.Hu: „Ne az ő érveit támadd.En: "Don't attack her arguments.Hu: Mondd el a te nézőpontodat, a saját igazságod.En: Share your own perspective, your own truth."Hu: ” Ákos mély levegőt vett, és összeszedte a bátorságát.En: Ákos took a deep breath and gathered his courage.Hu: Elmondta, amit igazán gondolt a világról és az emberekről.En: He expressed what he truly thought about the world and people.Hu: Nem volt olyan támadó, mint Zsófia, de mondanivalója mély benyomást tett a közönségre.En: He was not as confrontational as Zsófia, but his message left a deep impression on the audience.Hu: A debate lassan véget ért.En: The debate slowly came to an end.Hu: Ákos hangja biztos lett, érvei sajátosak és tiszták.En: Ákos's voice became confident, his arguments unique and clear.Hu: A közönség tapsolt, és Réka büszkén mosolygott rá.En: The audience applauded, and Réka smiled at him proudly.Hu: Zsófia elismerte Ákos teljesítményét, és a filozófusok vele együtt örültek sikerének.En: Zsófia acknowledged Ákos's performance, and the philosophers rejoiced in his success together.Hu: Ákos hazafelé menet boldognak és megkönnyebbültnek érezte magát.En: As Ákos walked home, he felt happy and relieved.Hu: Rájött, hogy nem csak mások nézőpontját kell megértenie, hanem saját hangját is fontos megtalálnia.En: He realized that he not only needed to understand others' perspectives but also needed to find his own voice.Hu: Úgy érezte, valóban filozófussá vált, aki képes megállni a saját lábán.En: He felt he had truly become a philosopher who could stand on his own two feet.Hu: Az Agora csendesedett, a filozófusok lassan elhagyták a tereket.En: The Agora quieted down, and the philosophers slowly left the squares.Hu: De Ákos lelkében a vita szavai tovább csengtek.En: But in Ákos's soul, the words of the debate continued to echo.Hu: Tudta, most már kezd hasonlítani arra a gondolkodóra, aki mindig is szeretett volna lenni.En: He knew he was now beginning to resemble the thinker he had always wanted to be. Vocabulary Words:Agora: Agoracloaks: köpenyekscholars: bölcsekkelphilosophers: filozófusokkaldebate: vitájáraexcited: izgatottanrenowned: elismertadvice: tanácsaivalarena: arénábanpersuasive: meggyőzőarguing: érvelésiheated: hevesopponent: ellenfélaudience: közönségexchange: eszmecsereperspective: nézőpontodattruth: igazságodconfrontational: támadóimpression: benyomástconfident: biztosapplauded: tapsoltrejoiced: örültekrelieved: megkönnyebbültnekunderstand: megértenieresemble: hasonlítanithinker: gondolkodórasoul: lelkébenecho: csengtekchill: hidegfiercely: hevesen

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Amit's Leap: From Doubt to Showcasing Dreamlike Art Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-01-11-23-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: בבית קפה פרילנסר בתל אביב היה חורף.En: In the Beit Cafe Freelancer in Tel Aviv, it was winter.He: הגשם טפטף בעדינות על חלונות הזכוכית הגדולים והשאיר נוף מקסים של הרחוב הרטוב.En: The rain gently dripped on the large glass windows, leaving a delightful view of the wet street.He: בפנים, האור החמים וריח הקפה המקום היה מלא בחיוכים ובשיחות.En: Inside, the warm light and the aroma of coffee filled the place with smiles and conversations.He: עמית ישב ליד שולחן בפינה.En: Amit sat at a corner table.He: הוא שתה קפה והביט סביב.En: He drank coffee and looked around.He: הלב שלו דפק במהירות.En: His heart was beating rapidly.He: היום הוא הולך לפגוש את חבריו, גל ורבקה, כדי לדבר על תערוכת האמנות שהם מתכננים.En: Today he was going to meet his friends, Gal and Rivka, to talk about the art exhibition they were planning.He: עמית הצעיר היה אמן מתחיל, מלא בתקוות, אבל גם בספקות.En: Young Amit was an emerging artist filled with hopes, but also with doubts.He: הוא רצה להראות את יצירותיו בתערוכה, אך פחד מביקורת.En: He wanted to showcase his works in the exhibition but was afraid of criticism.He: גל נכנס ראשון, מנפנף לעמית.En: Gal entered first, waving to Amit.He: "שלום חבר!En: "Hello, friend!"He: " הוא התיישב מולו.En: he sat down across from him.He: "איך הולך?En: "How's it going?"He: "אחריהם הגיעה גם רבקה.En: Following him, Rivka also arrived.He: היא הביאה איתה חיוך מרגיע.En: She brought with her a calming smile.He: "עמית, אתה נראה מתוח.En: "Amit, you look tense.He: היום נדבר על התערוכה, נכון?En: Today we're going to talk about the exhibition, right?"He: "עמית הנהן, "כן, אבל אני עדיין מהסס.En: Amit nodded, "Yes, but I'm still hesitant.He: אני לא יודע אם האמנות שלי טובה מספיק.En: I don't know if my art is good enough."He: "גל שתק לרגע ואז אמר, "עמית, כל אמן מרגיש כך לפעמים.En: Gal was silent for a moment and then said, "Amit, every artist feels that way sometimes.He: זה טבעי.En: It's natural."He: " רבקה הוסיפה, "אנחנו כאן בשבילך.En: Rivka added, "We're here for you.He: תראה לנו את העבודות שלך.En: Show us your work."He: "עמית הוציא את התיק שלו, היסס לרגע, ואז חשף את הציורים.En: Amit took out his bag, hesitated for a moment, and then revealed the paintings.He: הם היו צבעוניים ומלאי חיים, כמו חלום.En: They were colorful and full of life, like a dream.He: גל ורבקה הבחינו ביצירות והבעות פנים שלהם חיוביות.En: Gal and Rivka noticed the works, and their expressions were positive.He: "וואו, זה מדהים, עמית!En: "Wow, this is amazing, Amit!"He: " אמרה רבקה בהתלהבות.En: said Rivka enthusiastically.He: גם גל הנהן והוסיף, "באמת, אתה חייב להציג את זה.En: Gal also nodded and added, "Really, you must showcase this.He: זה בדיוק מה שהקהל צריך לראות.En: It's exactly what the audience needs to see."He: "עמית חייך לראשונה באותו היום.En: Amit smiled for the first time that day.He: ליבו היה מלא בהכרת תודה ובאושר.En: His heart was filled with gratitude and happiness.He: "באמת?En: "Really?He: אתם חושבים שזה מספיק טוב?En: You think it's good enough?"He: ""בטח!En: "Of course!"He: " אמר גל, "וכשיש תערוכה לכבוד ט"ו בשבט, זו הזדמנות נפלאה להציג אמנות שמשקפת את ההתחדשות והצמיחה.En: said Gal, "And when there's an exhibition in honor of Tu BiShvat, it's a wonderful opportunity to present art that reflects renewal and growth."He: "בלב מלא ביטחון מחודש, עמית הבין שלפעמים הסיכון שווה את הפרס.En: With a heart full of renewed confidence, Amit realized that sometimes the risk is worth the reward.He: הוא החליט להגיש את יצירותיו לתערוכה.En: He decided to submit his works to the exhibition.He: הוא ידע שזה הצעד הנכון להציג את עבודתו לעולם.En: He knew it was the right step to present his work to the world.He: בתוך בית הקפה ההומה, ללבו של עמית נכנס שקט פנימי חדש.En: Inside the bustling coffee shop, a new inner peace entered Amit's heart.He: האמנות שלו תוצג, והאומץ שלו גדל.En: His art would be displayed, and his courage had grown.He: התערוכה קרבה, והוא מוכן להראות לעולם מי הוא באמת.En: The exhibition was approaching, and he was ready to show the world who he truly is. Vocabulary Words:dripped: טפטףdelightful: מקסיםhesitant: מהססreveal: חשףgratitude: הכרת תודהenthusiastically: בהתלהבותbustling: הומהrenewal: התחדשותcourage: אומץemerging: מתחילexhibition: תערוכהaroma: ריחdoubts: ספקותcriticism: ביקורתhesitate: היססsubmit: הגישexpressions: הבעותpeace: שקטinner: פנימיshowcase: להציגopportunity: הזדמנותreward: פרסplan: לתכנןapproaching: קרבהreflects: משקפתconfidence: ביטחוןaudience: קהלrenewed: מחודשarising: מתעוררתcorner: פינהBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Barcelona's Winter Collaboration: Turning Tension into Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-01-11-23-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: A l'hivern gèlid de Barcelona, el caliu humà de la Freelancer's Home contrastava amb el vent fred que bufava pels carrers.En: In the icy winter of Barcelona, the human warmth of Freelancer's Home contrasted with the cold wind blowing through the streets.Ca: Les finestres grans deixaven entrar una llum grisa però consistent que banyava l'espai de treball compartit.En: The large windows let in a gray but steady light that bathed the shared workspace.Ca: Els sons de tecles batent-se i xerrades baixes marcaven el ritme d'aquell matí de gener.En: The sounds of typing and low conversations set the rhythm of that January morning.Ca: La Júlia i l'Enric compartien una taula prop de la finestra, envoltats d'altres estudiants i professionals freelancers.En: Júlia and Enric shared a table near the window, surrounded by other students and freelance professionals.Ca: La Júlia fullejava uns apunts amb determinació mentre l'Enric, amb un llapis entre els dits, feia girar el mòbil sobre la taula.En: Júlia was flipping through some notes with determination while Enric, with a pencil between his fingers, was spinning his phone on the table.Ca: Havien de presentar un treball sobre literatura catalana, i el temps apretava.En: They had to present a paper on Catalan literature, and time was pressing.Ca: "Necessitem acabar això avui," insistí la Júlia, amb les celles arrufades.En: "We need to finish this today," Júlia insisted, with furrowed brows.Ca: L'Enric somrigué amb un toc de serenor.En: Enric smiled with a touch of calm.Ca: "Queda molt per fer, Júlia?" preguntà, mig tancant els ulls, esperant construir un pont d'entesa.En: "Is there much left to do, Júlia?" he asked, half-closing his eyes, hoping to build a bridge of understanding.Ca: En efecte, ell encara no havia enllestit la seva part de l'anàlisi.En: Indeed, he had not yet completed his part of the analysis.Ca: "Confia en mi," afegí, veient la seva mirada de retret.En: "Trust me," he added, seeing her look of reproach.Ca: El treball es titulava "La influència de Verdaguer en la poesia moderna". Tot un repte per a ells, però una gran oportunitat per brillar.En: The paper was titled "The Influence of Verdaguer on Modern Poetry." Quite a challenge for them, but a great opportunity to shine.Ca: Júlia se sentia responsable de mantenir el rumb.En: Júlia felt responsible for keeping things on track.Ca: "Enric, falta poc per entregar... Si no completem a temps, pot ser...," començà a dir, dubtant entre acabar la frase amb una amenaça velada o un crit d'auxili.En: "Enric, it's almost due... If we don't finish in time, it could be...," she began to say, hesitating between finishing the sentence with a veiled threat or a cry for help.Ca: Enric es va posar seriós.En: Enric became serious.Ca: "Júlia, conec la teva passió.En: "Júlia, I know your passion.Ca: Sé que vols que sigui perfecte.En: I know you want it to be perfect.Ca: Em faré càrrec.En: I'll take care of it.Ca: Avui mateix," va dir, mirant-la als ulls amb una sinceritat que desconcertà la Júlia.En: Today," he said, looking her in the eyes with a sincerity that unsettled Júlia.Ca: Durant les hores següents, l'espai es va anar omplint de gent nova, mentre el bruixot del cafè brindava hàbilment el seu aroma reconfortant.En: During the next few hours, the space filled with new people, while the coffee wizard skillfully provided its comforting aroma.Ca: L'Enric, després d'una ràpida infusió de cafè, es va posar a treballar de valent, deixant la Júlia amb el consol de veure que, finalment, estava concentrat.En: Enric, after a quick coffee infusion, got down to work diligently, leaving Júlia comforted to see that he was finally focused.Ca: A mesura que l'Enric elaborava la seva part, la Júlia començava a veure la importància de deixar espai a la creativitat del seu company.En: As Enric worked on his part, Júlia began to see the importance of allowing room for her partner's creativity.Ca: Aquell toc fresc i analític equilibriava la seva anàlisi detallada.En: That fresh, analytical touch balanced her detailed analysis.Ca: Col·laboraven sense paraules, en un tango d'idees que acabaria pintant el treball amb colors més rics del que havia imaginat sola.En: They collaborated without words, in a tango of ideas that would end up painting the paper with richer colors than she had imagined alone.Ca: Cap al vespre, quan les ombres es retallaven contra la llum de la tardor, van donar per acabat el projecte.En: By evening, when shadows were cast against the autumn light, they declared the project finished.Ca: Júlia el revisà, sorprenent-se de la fluïdesa amb què les parts de l'Enric complementaven les seves.En: Júlia reviewed it, surprised at the fluency with which Enric's parts complemented hers.Ca: Un somriure va il·luminar la seva expressió.En: A smile lit up her face.Ca: "Ho hem aconseguit," digué ella, somrient amb alleujament.En: "We did it," she said, smiling with relief.Ca: L'Enric assentí, agafant els seus apunts i rient.En: Enric nodded, grabbing his notes and laughing.Ca: "Sempre sabia que ho faríem.En: "I always knew we would.Ca: Només calia confiar."En: We just needed to trust."Ca: La presentació a classe fou un èxit.En: The presentation in class was a success.Ca: El professor els assenyalà com un exemple de treball en grup.En: The professor pointed them out as an example of group work.Ca: "Un duel de talents," va dir, somrient amb admiració.En: "A duel of talents," he said, smiling with admiration.Ca: Júlia i Enric, satisfets, es miraren l'un a l'altre amb agraïment.En: Júlia and Enric, satisfied, looked at each other with gratitude.Ca: Havien après molt més que literatura catalana; havien aprés a confiar i a complementar-se.En: They had learned much more than Catalan literature; they had learned to trust and complement each other.Ca: En sortir de l'aula, el sol d'hivern de Barcelona els acariciava.En: As they left the classroom, Barcelona's winter sun caressed them.Ca: Caminaven junts pel carrer, la tensió desapareguda, amb la seguretat que, fins i tot en el treball més freda de l'hivern, la col·laboració pot encendre la flama del triomf.En: They walked together along the street, the tension gone, with the assurance that even in the coldest work of winter, collaboration can ignite the flame of triumph. Vocabulary Words:warmth: el caliuwind: el ventworkspace: l'espai de treballtyping: les tecles batent-sedetermination: la determinaciófurrowed brows: les celles arrufadesbridge: el pontreproach: el retretinfluence: la influènciachallenge: el repteopportunity: l'oportunitatcry for help: un crit d'auxilisincerity: la sinceritatshadow: l'ombracoffee wizard: el bruixot del cafèinfusion: la infusiócreativity: la creativitatbalance: l'equilibrianalysis: l'anàlisitango: el tangofluency: la fluïdesarelief: l'alleujamentgratitude: l'agraïmentassurance: la seguretattriumph: el triomfaccompanied: acompanyadabrows: les cellesdue: l'entregaexpressions: les expressionstrust: la confiança

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: A Winter's Tale: Finding the Perfect Souvenir Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-01-10-23-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Op een koude winterdag in Amsterdam stapte Bram het majestueuze Rijksmuseum binnen.En: On a cold winter day in Amsterdam, Bram stepped into the majestic Rijksmuseum.Nl: De lucht buiten was fris en helder, met een lichte rilling die zijn wangen rood had gemaakt.En: The air outside was crisp and clear, with a slight chill that had turned his cheeks red.Nl: Binnen was de sfeer heel anders.En: Inside, the atmosphere was entirely different.Nl: Het zachte winterlicht viel door de grote ramen, waardoor de meesterwerken op de muren oplichtten als juwelen in een vitrine.En: The soft winter light fell through the large windows, making the masterpieces on the walls shine like jewels in a display case.Nl: Bram was altijd rustig en stil.En: Bram was always calm and quiet.Nl: Kunst hielp hem na te denken en bracht hem rust.En: Art helped him think and brought him peace.Nl: Vandaag was anders.En: Today was different.Nl: Vandaag moest hij op zoek naar het perfecte souvenir.En: Today he had to look for the perfect souvenir.Nl: Iets speciaals voor zijn zus Sophie, die onlangs naar het buitenland was verhuisd en heimwee had naar hun thuisstad.En: Something special for his sister Sophie, who had recently moved abroad and was homesick for their hometown.Nl: Terwijl hij door de zalen liep, nam Bram de tijd om elk schilderij te bekijken.En: As he walked through the halls, Bram took the time to look at each painting.Nl: Hij dacht aan Sophie.En: He thought of Sophie.Nl: Ze hield altijd van hun uitstapjes naar het museum.En: She always loved their outings to the museum.Nl: Samen spraken ze vaak over de geschiedenis en schoonheid van de schilderijen.En: Together they often talked about the history and beauty of the paintings.Nl: Bram wilde haar iets geven dat die herinneringen weer tot leven kon brengen.En: Bram wanted to give her something that could bring those memories back to life.Nl: De winkel van het museum stond vol met souvenirs.En: The museum's shop was full of souvenirs.Nl: Schilderijreplica's, boeken, ansichtkaarten.En: Painting replicas, books, postcards.Nl: Zoveel keuzes.En: So many choices.Nl: Bram voelde zich overweldigd.En: Bram felt overwhelmed.Nl: Hoe kon hij iets uitkiezen dat precies de juiste boodschap zou overbrengen?En: How could he choose something that would convey just the right message?Nl: Hij stopte voor een replica van een schilderij van Vermeer.En: He stopped in front of a replica of a painting by Vermeer.Nl: Het was de "Melkmeisje."En: It was the "Milkmaid."Nl: Het schilderij herinnerde hem aan hun jeugd.En: The painting reminded him of their childhood.Nl: Ze hadden altijd gefascineerd naar de details gekeken, de schaduwen, het licht.En: They had always been fascinated by the details, the shadows, the light.Nl: Misschien zou dit het juiste cadeau zijn.En: Maybe this would be the right gift.Nl: Toch twijfelde Bram.En: Still, Bram hesitated.Nl: Hij sloot zijn ogen en probeerde zich voor te stellen hoe Sophie zou reageren.En: He closed his eyes and tried to imagine how Sophie would react.Nl: Hij zag haar glimlachen, haar ogen stralend van herkenning en dankbaarheid.En: He saw her smile, her eyes shining with recognition and gratitude.Nl: Dat was voldoende zekerheid.En: That was enough assurance.Nl: Met een gevoel van vastberadenheid pakte Bram de replica op en betaalde ervoor.En: With a feeling of determination, Bram picked up the replica and paid for it.Nl: Hij stopte het voorzichtig in een tas.En: He carefully placed it in a bag.Nl: Terwijl hij het museum verliet, voelde hij zich opgelucht en hoopvol.En: As he left the museum, he felt relieved and hopeful.Nl: Sophie zou het schilderij openen en een stukje van thuis vinden, een stukje van hen samen.En: Sophie would open the painting and find a piece of home, a piece of them together.Nl: Bram liep over de besneeuwde straten van Amsterdam.En: Bram walked through the snowy streets of Amsterdam.Nl: Hij voelde zich verbonden met zijn zus, ondanks de afstand.En: He felt connected to his sister, despite the distance.Nl: Hij realiseerde zich dat kleine gebaren grote impact kunnen hebben.En: He realized that small gestures can have a big impact.Nl: Dat gaf hem vertrouwen in zijn keuzes.En: That gave him confidence in his choices.Nl: Het schilderij was perfect. Een herinnering aan de kunst en aan hun band.En: The painting was perfect—a reminder of the art and of their bond. Vocabulary Words:majestic: majesteuzecrisp: frischill: rillingatmosphere: sfeermasterpieces: meesterwerkenpeace: rustsouvenir: souvenirhomesick: heimweeoutings: uitstapjesconvey: overbrengenreplica: replicafascinated: gefascineerddetails: detailsshadows: schaduwenlight: lichthesitated: twijfelderecognition: herkenninggratitude: dankbaarheiddetermination: vastberadenheidrelieved: opgeluchthopeful: hoopvolgesture: gebaarimpact: impactconfidence: vertrouwenbond: bandconnected: verbondenassurance: zekerheidcarefully: voorzichtigdespite: ondanksmemoirs: herinneringen

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Unveiling Lost Treasures: A Tu BiShvat Mystery Solved Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-01-10-08-38-19-he Story Transcript:He: מתחת לאורות הנוצצים של מוזיאון ישראל בירושלים, באווירת חורף קרירה ומחשמללת, קהל מתחיל למלא את האולמות.En: Beneath the sparkling lights of the Muzeon Yisrael in Yerushalayim, in a cool and electrifying winter atmosphere, a crowd begins to fill the halls.He: המוזיאון מכין עצמם לתערוכה זמנית מרהיבה, המספרת את סיפוריהם של אוצרות נשכחים.En: The museum is preparing for a temporary magnificent exhibit, telling the stories of forgotten treasures.He: בינות למוצגים העתיקים, בין פסלים ועיטורים ממעולם אחר, מתהלך אליאב, היסטוריון אמנות נלהב, אחוז דאגה.En: Among the ancient exhibits, between statues and decorations from another world, Eliyav walks, an enthusiastic art historian, filled with worry.He: היום הוא ט"ו בשבט, חג האילנות, שבו הטבע מתעורר מחדש.En: Today is Tu BiShvat, the holiday of the trees, when nature awakens anew.He: אך בליבו של אליאב תרונתה דאגה גדולה.En: Yet in Eliyav's heart, there echoes a great concern.He: פריט חשוב חסר מהתערוכה.En: An important item is missing from the exhibit.He: הוא ידוע כי בלעדיו, תהודת התערוכה עלולה להיפגע.En: He knows that without it, the resonance of the exhibition might suffer.He: אליאב פונה אל תמר, ראש צוות הביטחון של המוזיאון.En: Eliyav turns to Tamar, the head of the museum's security team.He: תמר, אישה חזקה ובטוחה בעצמה, ידועה בשל הישגיה ושמירה על המוזיאון ללא רבב.En: Tamar, a strong and self-assured woman, is known for her accomplishments and maintaining the museum impeccably.He: "תמר, חייבים לאתר את הפריט לפני שיגלו," לוחש אליאב בלהט.En: "Tamar, we must locate the item before it's discovered," Eliyav whispers passionately.He: תמר מהנהנת בעדינות ומבטיחה לעזור.En: Tamar nods gently and promises to help.He: בינתיים, שירה, מתמחה סקרנית אשר רק החלה לעבוד במוזיאון, מהרהרת במצבה.En: Meanwhile, Shira, an inquisitive intern who just began working at the museum, contemplates her situation.He: היא נתקלה בקצה קצהו של מנעול מידע; פרט זעיר שנראה חסר משמעות - מצלמת אבטחה שהתעלמו ממנה מוצצת את סקרנותה.En: She stumbled upon the edge of an informational lock—a tiny detail that seems insignificant—a security camera that was overlooked sparks her curiosity.He: בעיני שירה, זהו אתגר.En: To Shira, this is a challenge.He: היא מחליטה לפעול.En: She decides to take action.He: כעבור כמה שעות, היא נוברת במיילים, סרטונים ישנים, וכל פרט שחבל על זמניו של אדם מהיר אך מקצועי.En: After a few hours, she delves into emails, old videos, and every detail that would be a waste of time for someone quick but professional.He: לפתע, היא נתקלה בקובץ זעיר והרומאי של מצלמת האבטחה - קובץ שידע היה יכול לשנות את כל התמונה.En: Suddenly, she comes across a tiny and Romanesque file of the security camera—a file that could change the entire picture.He: באולם ישיבה אפור ואינטימי, אליאב, תמר ושירה מתאספים יחד כדי לצפות בקבצים.En: In a gray and intimate meeting room, Eliyav, Tamar, and Shira gather together to view the files.He: כששירה מפעילה את הסרטון, הקשורים עיניהם לא יאומנה.En: As Shira plays the video, their eyes widen in disbelief.He: מסתבר כי האוצר לא נגנב, אלא הוזז בטעות כחלק מפעולת תחזוקה במדור אחר של המוזיאון.En: It turns out the treasure wasn't stolen, but mistakenly moved as part of maintenance operations in another section of the museum.He: סוף טוב, הכל טוב.En: All's well that ends well.He: תוך שהם מחייכים בשמחה, אליאב מביט בשירה וחושבת בליבו על השפע שהתרומה של הדור הצעיר יכולה להביא למוזיאון.En: As they smile happily, Eliyav looks at Shira and thinks to himself about the wealth that the contribution of the younger generation can bring to the museum.He: התערוכה נמשכת בהצלחה רבה, ושירי ט"ו בשבט מהדהדים בין כתלי המוזיאון, נושאים עימם את ניחוח החג והתרבות.En: The exhibition continues with great success, and Tu BiShvat songs echo between the museum walls, carrying with them the fragrance of the holiday and culture. Vocabulary Words:beneath: מתחתelectrifying: מחשמלתmagnificent: מרהיבהexhibits: מוצגיםstatues: פסליםdecorations: עיטוריםenthusiastic: נלהבconcern: דאגהresonance: תהודהself-assured: בטוחה בעצמהaccomplishments: הישגיהimpeccably: ללא רבבinquisitive: סקרניתintern: מתמחהoverlooked: התעלמוcuriosity: סקרנותהdelves: נוברתmaintenance: תחזוקהfragrance: ניחוחtemporary: זמניתforgotten: נשכחיםtreasures: אוצרותatmosphere: אווירהintimate: ואינטימיdisbelief: לא יאומנהsubsequent: בהמשךcomprehend: להביןdeliberate: מהרהרתexecute: לפעולesoteric: רומאיBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Art, Youth, and Heartbeats: A Museum Love Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-01-10-08-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: En un matí fred d'hivern, un grup d'estudiants de l'institut va arribar al Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.En: On a cold winter morning, a group of high school students arrived at the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.Ca: Marc, un noi tranquil i amant de la història i l'art, caminava amb el cor bategant una mica més ràpid de l'habitual.En: Marc, a quiet boy and lover of history and art, walked with his heart beating slightly faster than usual.Ca: Estava emocionat i, al mateix temps, nerviós.En: He was excited and, at the same time, nervous.Ca: Avui volia impressionar Laia, la seva companya de classe.En: Today he wanted to impress Laia, his classmate.Ca: "Mira, Marc," va dir la Laia, apuntant amb curiositat a una escultura gòtica.En: "Look, Marc," said Laia, pointing curiously at a Gothic sculpture.Ca: Les seves paraules van tallar el silenci del museu com un raig de llum.En: Her words cut through the museum's silence like a beam of light.Ca: Ell somrigué, intentant mantenir la calma.En: He smiled, trying to stay calm.Ca: "És veritat que els artistes d'aquesta època només volien representar temes religiosos?"En: "Is it true that the artists of this era only wanted to portray religious themes?"Ca: Marc va inspirar profundament.En: Marc took a deep breath.Ca: "Sí... bé, en part," va començar, recordant el que havia llegit sobre l'art medieval.En: "Yes... well, partly," he began, remembering what he had read about medieval art.Ca: "Volien mostrar la seva devoció a Déu i també explicar històries als qui no sabien llegir.En: "They wanted to show their devotion to God and also tell stories to those who couldn't read.Ca: Però..." Va posar-se nerviós, conscient que podia perdre la seva atenció.En: But..." He got nervous, aware that he might lose her attention.Ca: La Núria, la professora que acompanyava els estudiants, els va escoltar de prop i va intervenir amb un somriure engrescador.En: Núria, the teacher accompanying the students, listened closely and intervened with an encouraging smile.Ca: "Molt bé, Marc.En: "Very good, Marc.Ca: Però recorda que l'art també reflectia la vida quotidiana i els valors de l'època."En: But remember that art also reflected the everyday life and values of the time."Ca: "És molt interessant," va dir la Laia.En: "That's very interesting," said Laia.Ca: "Què et sembla aquesta pintura, Marc?" Van aturar-se davant d'un gran llenç del Renaixement.En: "What do you think of this painting, Marc?" They stopped in front of a large Renaissance canvas.Ca: La Laia va somriure, i Marc va sentir el calor a les seves galtes.En: Laia smiled, and Marc felt the warmth on his cheeks.Ca: "Saps alguna cosa especial sobre ella?"En: "Do you know anything special about it?"Ca: El cor de Marc va començar a córrer.En: Marc's heart began to race.Ca: "Bé... l'art del Renaixement... eh, volia capturar la realitat amb precisió," va dir, vacil·lant.En: "Well... Renaissance art... uh, it wanted to capture reality with precision," he said, hesitating.Ca: "Està ple de detall i... eh... comitats... no, no, commutatives... oh!"En: "It's full of detail and... uh... commulations... no, no, commutatives... oh!"Ca: Laia va riure amb dolçor.En: Laia laughed sweetly.Ca: "Tranquil, Marc. M'agrada que t'esforcis.En: "Relax, Marc. I like that you try.Ca: Potser podríem preguntar a la Núria?"En: Maybe we could ask Núria?"Ca: Amb un sentiment de alleugeriment, Marc va acceptar l'ajuda.En: With a feeling of relief, Marc accepted the help.Ca: "Sí," va dir, formant un somriure amb confiança renovada.En: "Yes," he said, forming a smile with renewed confidence.Ca: "Núria, ens dones un cop de mà amb això?"En: "Núria, could you give us a hand with this?"Ca: "Per descomptat!" va dir la Núria, apropant-s'hi.En: "Of course!" said Núria, approaching.Ca: Els va parlar sobre l'evolució de les tècniques artístiques, la influència de la ciència i l'humanisme.En: She talked to them about the evolution of artistic techniques, the influence of science, and humanism.Ca: Marc i Laia escoltaven amb atenció, compartint mirades de complicitat.En: Marc and Laia listened attentively, sharing glances of complicity.Ca: Després d'aquell matí al museu, Marc va sentir que alguna cosa havia canviat.En: After that morning at the museum, Marc felt that something had changed.Ca: No només havia après més sobre l'art, sinó que havia après que no calia impressionar ningú.En: Not only had he learned more about art, but he had also learned that he didn't need to impress anyone.Ca: El seu esforç sincer ja era prou especial.En: His sincere effort was already special enough.Ca: La Laia ho apreciava, i això valia més que qualsevol coneixement.En: Laia appreciated it, and that was worth more than any knowledge.Ca: Junts, van prometre seguir aprenent i explorant les belleses de l'art, mà a mà, sota la llum tènue i càlida del museu.En: Together, they promised to keep learning and exploring the beauties of art, hand in hand, under the dim and warm light of the museum. Vocabulary Words:the morning: el matíthe heart: el corto beat: bategarthe breath: l'alèthe devotion: la devocióthe sculpture: l'esculturathe beam: el raigthe era: l'èpocato portray: representarthe teacher: la professorato intervene: intervenirencouraging: engrescadorthe painting: la pinturathe canvas: el llençthe warmth: el calorto hesitate: vacil·larto appreciate: apreciarthe influence: la influènciahumanism: l'humanismethe glance: la miradaattentively: amb atencióthe relief: l'alleugerimentthe effort: l'esforçthe silence: el silencito approach: apropant-s'hithe technique: la tècnicathe values: els valorscomplicity: la complicitatdim: tènueto explore: explorar

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Sibling Bonds and New Beginnings at Mahane Yehuda Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-01-07-08-38-20-he Story Transcript:He: בשוק מחנה יהודה בירושלים, הרוח הקרירה של החורף מרעננת את האוויר.En: In the Mahane Yehuda Market in Jerusalem, the cool winter breeze refreshes the air.He: ריחות התבלינים מתערבבים עם קולות הסוחרים הקוראים בקול כדי למשוך קונים.En: The scents of spices blend with the voices of vendors calling out loudly to attract buyers.He: היום הוא ט"ו בשבט, חג שמביא את השוק לחיים בצבעים וחגיגות.En: Today is Tu Bishvat, a holiday that brings the market to life with colors and celebrations.He: יעל ואֵלי, שני אחים, בחרו להיפגש כאן.En: Yael and Eli, two siblings, chose to meet here.He: יעל עומדת ליד דוכן של פירות יבשים, מחפשת את אחיה בין הקהל.En: Yael stands by a stall of dried fruits, searching for her brother among the crowd.He: היא מרגישה את הלחץ על הכתפיים שלה, אחריות המשפחה עכשיו נופלת עליה אחרי הגירושים של הוריהם.En: She feels the weight on her shoulders; the family's responsibility now falls on her after their parents' divorce.He: אלי, אחיה הצעיר, מגיע באיחור אופייני.En: Eli, her younger brother, arrives fashionably late.He: הוא מתקרב בהיסוס, הידיים בכיסים, לא משוכנע לגבי המפגש.En: He approaches hesitantly, hands in his pockets, unconvinced about the meeting.He: "אלי," יעל פונה אליו בחיוך שהתגבר על העצבים.En: "Eli," Yael addresses him with a smile that overcomes her nerves.He: "תודה שבאת.En: "Thanks for coming."He: "אלי מושך בכתפיו, מביט לצדדים.En: Eli shrugs, looking around.He: "אני לא אוהב מקומות הומי אדם.En: "I don't like crowded places."He: "יעל נושמת עמוק.En: Yael takes a deep breath.He: "אני יודעת.En: "I know.He: אבל רציתי לדבר איתך.En: But I wanted to talk to you.He: לבדוק איך אתה מרגיש.En: To see how you're feeling."He: ""אני מרגיש שאף אחד לא מקשיב לי," הוא אומר בכעס מרוסן.En: "I feel like no one is listening to me," he says with restrained anger.He: "את מנסה לשלוט על הכול, בדיוק כמו ההורים.En: "You're trying to control everything, just like our parents."He: "סביבם, השוק ממשיך לשוקק חיים, הקולות והצבעים כמעט שוטפים אותם.En: Around them, the market continues to bustle with life, the voices and colors almost washing over them.He: היא מבינה שהגיעה הרגע לשנות גישה.En: She realizes it's time to change her approach.He: "אני רק רציתי לוודא שאתה בסדר," אמרה בחצי קול רועד.En: "I just wanted to make sure you were okay," she said with a slightly trembling voice.He: "אני מפחדת גם.En: "I'm scared too."He: "אלי מרים את עיניו אליה לראשונה.En: Eli looks up at her for the first time.He: "מפחדת ממה?En: "Scared of what?"He: ""הכול השתנה כל כך מהר," יעל מודה.En: "Everything changed so fast," Yael admits.He: "אני רק רוצה שלא נאבד את הקשר שלנו.En: "I just don't want us to lose our connection.He: אני צריכה אותך.En: I need you."He: "אלי מוחק את הדמעה הסוררת משולי עיניו ומסתכל ישירות על יעל.En: Eli wipes the wayward tear from the corner of his eye and looks directly at Yael.He: "גם אני לא רוצה לאבד אותך.En: "I don't want to lose you either.He: אבל אני צריך למצוא את עצמי, בדרכי.En: But I need to find myself, in my own way."He: "האוויר הקריר הקפיא את שתיקתם לרגע, ואז אלי התחיל לחייך.En: The chilly air froze their silence for a moment, then Eli started to smile.He: "בואי נאכל משהו.En: "Let's eat something.He: אולי אוכל יעזור.En: Maybe food will help."He: "הם מתיישבים ליד דוכן פלאפל, חולקים מנות, ובין לעיסה לשיחה, הם מבינים שבעצם הכל עוד אפשרי.En: They sit by a falafel stand, sharing dishes, and between bites and conversations, they realize that everything is still possible.He: השוק ממשיך לשדר לכולם את צהלתו, אך לראשונה מזה זמן רב, ליעל ואלי יש שקט לפתח תוכניות חדשות.En: The market continues to broadcast its cheer to everyone, but for the first time in a long while, Yael and Eli have quiet to develop new plans.He: הם מסכימים לנסות להתחבר מחדש בצורה שתאפשר לשניהם להרגיש חופשיים וחזקים, חלק ממשפחה גם כשמשפחה משתנה.En: They agree to try to reconnect in a way that allows both of them to feel free and strong, part of a family even when the family is changing.He: בעודם מסיימים את ארוחת הפלאפל, שניהם מרגישים את כובד הדאגות שלפני המפגש נמס מעט.En: As they finish their falafel meal, they both feel the weight of the worries from before the meeting slightly melt away.He: הם יודעים שהדרך לא תהיה קלה, אך הם מחליטים לפסוע בה יחד, תומכים זה בזה עם חיוך וחיבוק.En: They know the path won't be easy, but they decide to walk it together, supporting each other with a smile and a hug.He: הם מבינים שבפשטות, בתוך רעש השוק והחיים, ניתן למצוא הבנה ואהבה.En: They understand that in simplicity, within the noise of the market and life, understanding and love can be found. Vocabulary Words:cool: קרירהvendors: סוחריםscent: ריחblend: מתערבביםresponsibility: אחריותdivorce: גירושיםfashionably: באיחור אופייניhesitantly: בהיסוסapproach: גישהtrembling: רועדconnection: קשרwayward: סוררתbustle: שוקקchilly: קרירdepart: לפסועstrength: חוזקהsilence: שתיקהmarket: שוקreconnect: להתחבר מחדשburden: כובדfreeze: להקפיאsupport: לתמוךcelebrations: חגיגותscared: מפחדתfalter: לנמוגdrift: לשוטטassurance: ודאותembrace: חיבוקplans: תוכניותsimple: פשטותBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: From Allergies to Artistry: A Winter's Day in Amsterdam Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-01-05-08-38-19-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De winterzon scheen zacht op de drukke Markt.En: The winter sun shone softly on the busy Markt.Nl: De lucht was koud maar verfrissend, en overal klonk vrolijk geroezemoes.En: The air was cold but refreshing, and cheerful murmuring sounded everywhere.Nl: Het was Nieuwjaarsdag, en de straten van Amsterdam waren gevuld met lachende mensen en versierde kraampjes.En: It was New Year's Day, and the streets of Amsterdam were filled with smiling people and decorated stalls.Nl: De geur van warme chocolademelk en kaneel hing in de lucht.En: The aroma of hot chocolate and cinnamon hung in the air.Nl: Bram stond bij een kleine, houten kraam.En: Bram stood by a small wooden stall.Nl: Zijn hart klopte snel.En: His heart was beating fast.Nl: Vandaag zou hij zijn kunst voor het eerst aan het publiek tonen.En: Today, he would show his art to the public for the first time.Nl: Zijn schilderijen stonden geordend op ezels, klaar om bewonderd te worden.En: His paintings were arranged on easels, ready to be admired.Nl: Maar er was één probleem: Bram had last van allergieën.En: But there was one problem: Bram was suffering from allergies.Nl: Zijn neus kriebelde, en zijn ogen traanden wat.En: His nose tickled, and his eyes teared up a bit.Nl: Sanne, zijn vrolijke en altijd optimistische vriendin, stond naast hem.En: Sanne, his cheerful and always optimistic girlfriend, stood next to him.Nl: "Je kunt het, Bram!"En: "You can do it, Bram!"Nl: zei ze enthousiast.En: she said enthusiastically.Nl: "Het gaat geweldig worden."En: "It's going to be great."Nl: Naast hen was Lotte bezig met haar act.En: Next to them, Lotte was busy with her act.Nl: Ze jongleerde met felgekleurde ballen, en trok een kleine menigte aan.En: She was juggling brightly colored balls and attracted a small crowd.Nl: Ze bracht leven op de markt met haar energieke optreden.En: She brought life to the market with her energetic performance.Nl: Lotte was nog nieuw in de stad, maar leek al helemaal thuis.En: Lotte was still new to the city but already seemed completely at home.Nl: Plotseling voelde Bram zijn keel samenknijpen.En: Suddenly, Bram felt his throat tighten.Nl: Hij greep naar zijn zakdoek.En: He reached for his handkerchief.Nl: "Niet nu," dacht hij paniekerig.En: "Not now," he thought in panic.Nl: Sanne merkte meteen dat er iets mis was en liep snel naar hem toe.En: Sanne immediately noticed something was wrong and quickly went to him.Nl: "Bram, gaat het?"En: "Bram, are you okay?"Nl: vroeg ze bezorgd.En: she asked worriedly.Nl: "I-ik denk dat het niet goed gaat," stamelde Bram met een schorre stem.En: "I-I think it's not going well," Bram stammered with a hoarse voice.Nl: Lotte zag het ook.En: Lotte saw it too.Nl: Ze liet haar jongleerballen vallen en kwam erbij.En: She dropped her juggling balls and came over.Nl: "Ik weet een plek waar je kruiden kan halen die helpen," zei ze.En: "I know a place where you can get herbs that help," she said.Nl: "Kom mee, snel!"En: "Come on, quickly!"Nl: Ze haasten zich door de menigte naar een kruidenkraam.En: They hurried through the crowd to an herb stand.Nl: De verkoopster, een vriendelijke dame, hielp snel.En: The vendor, a friendly lady, quickly assisted.Nl: "Probeer dit," zei ze en gaf Bram een glas met warme thee.En: "Try this," she said, handing Bram a glass of warm tea.Nl: De geur was sterk, maar het kalmeerde zijn keel.En: The aroma was strong, but it soothed his throat.Nl: Met enige moeite keerde Bram terug naar zijn kraam.En: With some effort, Bram returned to his stall.Nl: Hij voelde zich nog steeds wat zwak, maar hij wilde zijn kunst niet opgeven.En: He still felt a bit weak, but he didn't want to give up on his art.Nl: Sanne en Lotte stonden aan zijn zijde en hielpen hem moed verzamelen.En: Sanne and Lotte stood by his side, helping him gather courage.Nl: Het duurde niet lang voordat de eerste bezoekers nieuwsgierig naar de schilderijen begonnen te kijken.En: It didn't take long before the first visitors began to look curiously at the paintings.Nl: Bram voelde zijn zelfvertrouwen langzaam groeien.En: Bram felt his confidence slowly grow.Nl: Mensen stopten en bewonderden vanaf een afstandje, sommigen maakten zelfs foto's.En: People stopped and admired from a distance, some even taking pictures.Nl: Sanne glimlachte breed en klapte in haar handen.En: Sanne smiled broadly and clapped her hands.Nl: Aan het einde van de dag was Bram uitgeput, maar ook trots.En: By the end of the day, Bram was exhausted, but also proud.Nl: Hij had het toch gedaan.En: He had done it.Nl: Hij glimlachte naar Sanne en Lotte.En: He smiled at Sanne and Lotte.Nl: "Dank jullie wel," zei hij dankbaar.En: "Thank you," he said gratefully.Nl: "Zonder jullie had ik dit nooit gedaan."En: "I couldn't have done this without you."Nl: Terwijl de lichten van de kraampjes één voor één uitgingen, zag Bram zijn schilderijen in een nieuw licht.En: As the lights of the stalls went out one by one, Bram saw his paintings in a new light.Nl: Ze waren niet langer alleen maar stillevens.En: They were no longer just still lifes.Nl: Ze waren nu verhalen, gedeeld met de wereld.En: They were now stories, shared with the world.Nl: Deze ervaring veranderde Bram.En: This experience changed Bram.Nl: Hij begreep dat zijn kunst de moeite waard was om te delen.En: He understood that his art was worth sharing.Nl: Met een hernieuwd vertrouwen keek hij de toekomst in.En: With renewed confidence, he looked into the future.Nl: Het begin van zijn kunstenaarspad was gezet, op die drukke winterdag in de levendige Markt van Amsterdam.En: The beginning of his artist's path was set on that busy winter day in the lively Markt of Amsterdam. Vocabulary Words:softly: zachtrefreshing: verfrissendmurmuring: geroezemoesdecorated: versierdearoma: geurstall: kraamadmired: bewonderdallergies: allergieëntickled: kriebeldeteared: traandenoptimistic: optimistischejuggling: jongleerdecrowd: menigteenergetic: energiekeperformance: optredentighten: samenknijpenhandkerchief: zakdoekpanic: paniekerighoarse: schorrevendors: verkopersherbs: kruidensoothed: kalmeerdeeffort: moeitevisitors: bezoekersconfidence: zelfvertrouwenexhausted: uitgeputproud: trotsgratefully: dankbaarshared: gedeeldrenewed: hernieuwd

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: The Day Authenticity Shone Brighter than Royalty Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-01-05-08-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Les llums del mercat brillaven amb força aquell matí fred d'hivern.En: The market lights shone brightly that cold winter morning.Ca: La plaça era plena de gent, amb estands de colors i rialles que omplien l'aire.En: The plaza was full of people, with colorful stands and laughter filling the air.Ca: Era el Dia de l'Epifania, i tothom estava preparat per veure la desfilada dels Reis Mags.En: It was the Day of Epiphany, and everyone was ready to see the parade of the Reis Mags.Ca: Martí, un home sempre disposat a un somriure, duia una capa blava llarga i una corona resplendent sobre el cap.En: Martí, a man always ready with a smile, wore a long blue cloak and a shining crown on his head.Ca: Avui es convertia en un dels famosos tres Reis Mags.En: Today he was becoming one of the famous three Reis Mags.Ca: Secretament, Martí esperava que Ana, la noia que treballava al mercat, el veiés i quedés impressionada.En: Secretly, Martí hoped that Ana, the girl who worked at the market, would see him and be impressed.Ca: Ana estava ocupada venent fruites al seu estand, però Martí sempre la podia veure des de la seva posició.En: Ana was busy selling fruits at her stand, but Martí could always see her from his position.Ca: Buscava moments per creuar la mirada amb ella entre la multitud.En: He looked for moments to lock eyes with her amidst the crowd.Ca: Darrere seu, Ferrán, un altre dels Reis, es preparava amb el camell de cartró.En: Behind him, Ferrán, another of the Reis, was preparing with the cardboard camel.Ca: Martí estava nerviós però decidit a donar el millor de si mateix.En: Martí was nervous but determined to give his best.Ca: Mentre caminava amb gràcia per entre la gent, Martí va sentir un estirament sobtat.En: As he walked gracefully through the people, Martí felt a sudden tug.Ca: La seva capa reial s'havia enganxat a un carro ple de taronges.En: His royal cloak had gotten caught on a cart full of oranges.Ca: En un instant, les taronges començaren a rodolar per tot arreu, i les persones al seu voltant intentaven evitar el petit desastre.En: In an instant, the oranges began to roll everywhere, and the people around him tried to avoid the small disaster.Ca: Va ser un caos però també molt divertit.En: It was chaos but also very amusing.Ca: La gent relliscava i reia, i les rialles es multiplicaven.En: People slipped and laughed, and the laughter multiplied.Ca: Encara atrapat, Martí va decidir somriure i continuar amb el seu paper de Rei.En: Still trapped, Martí decided to smile and continue his role as the Rei.Ca: Mirava a la llunyania, intentant actuar com si res hagués passat.En: He looked into the distance, trying to act as if nothing had happened.Ca: Finalment, Ferrán va apropar-se per ajudar-lo, i amb habilitat i molta paciència va aconseguir alliberar la capa de Martí.En: Finally, Ferrán approached to help him, and with skill and much patience, managed to free Martí's cloak.Ca: El mercat es va omplir d'aplaudiments espontanis, i Martí, amb les galtes enceses, va deixar anar una rialla que va contagiar tots els presents.En: The market filled with spontaneous applause, and Martí, with flushed cheeks, let out a laugh that was contagious to everyone present.Ca: Ana, que ho havia vist tot des del seu estand, es va apropar rient.En: Ana, who had seen everything from her stand, approached laughing.Ca: Les seves galtes eren d'un vermell suau pel fred i les rialles.En: Her cheeks were a soft red from the cold and the laughter.Ca: Va mirar a Martí amb els ulls brillants.En: She looked at Martí with shining eyes.Ca: "Has fet que aquest sigui el millor espectacle que he vist mai," va dir, amb una calidesa especial.En: "You've made this the best show I've ever seen," she said, with a special warmth.Ca: Martí, alleujat, se'n va adonar que el seu desig s'havia complert, però d'una manera que mai hauria imaginat.En: Relieved, Martí realized that his wish had come true, but in a way he never would have imagined.Ca: Havia après que ser un mateix, acceptar els errors i trobar el costat còmic de les coses sempre és més encantador que intentar ser perfecte.En: He had learned that being oneself, accepting mistakes, and finding the funny side of things is always more charming than trying to be perfect.Ca: Amb el cor ple d'alegria, Martí va somriure a Ana, sabent que aquell dia, l'autenticitat havia guanyat.En: With his heart full of joy, Martí smiled at Ana, knowing that that day, authenticity had won. Vocabulary Words:the market: el mercatthe lights: les llumsthe cloak: la capathe crown: la coronato shine: brillarthe parade: la desfiladathe laughter: les riallesthe crowd: la multitudthe plaza: la plaçathe orange: la taronjathe chaos: el caosto slip: relliscarsudden: sobtatto roll: rodolarto get caught: enganxar-sethe stand: l'estandthe distance: la llunyaniato approach: apropar-sethe applause: l'aplaudimentto release/free: alliberarto laugh: riurethe cheek: la galtacontagious: contagiarto sell: vendreto hope: esperarsecretly: secretamentthe heart: el corto realize: adonar-seto stop: deixar despontaneous: espontani

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Courage in the Cold: A Winter's Tale in Oslo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-01-05-08-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Det var en kald, men lys vinterdag i Oslo.En: It was a cold but bright winter day in Oslo.No: Snøfnugg dalte sakte fra himmelen og la seg lett på bakken.En: Snowflakes slowly drifted down from the sky, settling lightly on the ground.No: Lysene i gatene blinket mot den glatte isen mens folk flokket seg rundt den travle Torgplassen.En: The streetlights shimmered against the slick ice as people gathered around the bustling Torgplassen.No: Her fylte lukten av gløgg og ferske bakervarer luften.En: The air was filled with the scent of mulled wine and freshly baked goods.No: Markedsbodene var pyntet med fargerike frukter, grønnsaker, og håndlagde smykker.En: The market stalls were adorned with colorful fruits, vegetables, and handmade jewelry.No: Siv gikk rolig mellom bodene, pakket godt inn i en tykk jakke og ullskjerf.En: Siv walked leisurely among the stalls, wrapped snugly in a thick coat and wool scarf.No: Hun elsket følelsen av vinterkulda mot huden og lyden av glade mennesker rundt seg.En: She loved the sensation of the winter chill against her skin and the sound of happy people around her.No: Hun var forsiktig av natur, alltid med én fot på bakken.En: She was cautious by nature, always with one foot on the ground.No: Denne dagen ønsket hun bare å nyte en fredelig ettermiddag.En: Today, she just wanted to enjoy a peaceful afternoon.No: Blant flere besøkende, så hun Mikkel.En: Among the many visitors, she saw Mikkel.No: Han var en av de som handlet frukt ved en av bodene.En: He was one of those buying fruit at one of the stalls.No: Mikkel var vennlig, alltid med et smil om munnen.En: Mikkel was friendly, always with a smile on his face.No: Men plutselig endret ansiktet hans seg.En: But suddenly his expression changed.No: Han så stresset ut og grep tak i halsen.En: He looked stressed and clutched his throat.No: I et øyeblikk ble plassen rundt dem stille.En: For a moment, the area around them fell silent.No: Siv sto et øyeblikk og så på.En: Siv stood for a moment, watching.No: Hjertet hennes slo raskt.En: Her heart was racing.No: Minnene fra barndommen, sykehusbesøkene, vekket en dyp frykt.En: Memories from childhood, hospital visits, stirred a deep fear.No: Hun nølte.En: She hesitated.No: Men hun visste hun måtte handle.En: But she knew she had to act.No: Mikkel trengte hjelp.En: Mikkel needed help.No: Uten å tenke mer, gikk Siv frem.En: Without thinking further, Siv stepped forward.No: Hun tok av seg skjerfet og nærmet seg Mikkel.En: She took off her scarf and approached Mikkel.No: "Pust rolig," sa hun mykt og surret skjerfet rundt.En: "Breathe calmly," she said softly, wrapping the scarf around.No: Hun vet ikke hvorfor, men det hjalp å holde ham rolig.En: She didn't know why, but it helped to keep him calm.No: En annen kunde løp for å hente hjelp.En: Another customer ran to get help.No: Folk rundt dem begynte å ringe etter ambulanse.En: People around them began calling for an ambulance.No: Snart hørte de sirener nærme seg.En: Soon, they heard sirens approaching.No: Mikkel ble straks tatt hånd om av medisinere.En: Mikkel was quickly attended to by medics.No: Siv trakk pusten dypt, lettet men fortsatt skjelvende.En: Siv took a deep breath, relieved but still trembling.No: Etter at ambulansen kjørte bort, sto Siv igjen med en uventet følelse: mot.En: After the ambulance drove away, Siv was left with an unexpected feeling: courage.No: Hun følte et snev av stolthet over å ha hjulpet.En: She felt a tinge of pride for having helped.No: Hun hadde overvunnet sin frykt, om bare for et øyeblikk, og gjort en forskjell.En: She had overcome her fear, if only for a moment, and made a difference.No: Det var ingen liten seier for henne.En: It was no small victory for her.No: Snøen fortsatte å falle, like vakker og glitrende som før, mens Torgplassen vendte tilbake til sin vanlige travle ro.En: The snow continued to fall, as beautiful and sparkling as before, while Torgplassen returned to its usual bustling calm.No: Siv følte at vinterdagen i Oslo hadde gitt henne noe mer enn bare markedsvarer.En: Siv felt that the winter day in Oslo had given her something more than just market goods.No: Hun gikk videre, varm på innsiden, klar for alt denne dagen kunne bringe.En: She moved on, warm on the inside, ready for whatever the day might bring. Vocabulary Words:drifted: dalteshimmered: blinketslick: glattebustling: travlemulled wine: gløggadorned: pyntetleisurely: roligsnugly: godtchill: vinterkuldacautious: forsiktigclutched: grep tak iexpression: ansiktethumming: surrenderelieved: lettettrembling: skjelvendecourage: mottinge: snevovercome: overvunnetsparkling: glitrendehospital visits: sykehusbesøkenehesitated: nøltewrapping: surretcalmly: roligapproaching: nærme segmedics: medisinereunexpected: uventetvictory: seierusual: vanligegoods: varerbring: bringe

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Snowflakes & Warm Hearts: A Winter Festival's Delight Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-01-04-08-38-19-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De lucht boven de Amsterdamse wijk was grijs en dreigend.En: The sky above the Amsterdamse district was gray and threatening.Nl: Sneeuwvlokken vielen zachtjes op de daken, straten en bomen.En: Snowflakes gently fell on the roofs, streets, and trees.Nl: Het was winter en Nieuwjaarsdag naderde snel.En: It was winter, and New Year's Day was approaching quickly.Nl: Jeroen stond in de deuropening van de grote gemeenschapszaal, een plek die hij graag omtoverde tot het hart van de buurt.En: Jeroen stood in the doorway of the large community hall, a place he loved to transform into the heart of the neighborhood.Nl: Vandaag moest alles op tijd klaar zijn voor het winterfestival.En: Today, everything had to be ready on time for the winter festival.Nl: Dit festival was zijn idee om de buurt samen te brengen.En: This festival was his idea to bring the neighborhood together.Nl: Jeroen zette optimistisch zijn muts op en sloeg zijn sjaal om zijn nek.En: Jeroen optimistically put on his hat and wrapped his scarf around his neck.Nl: Hij groette de voorbijgangers en liep naar Sanne, die al druk in de weer was.En: He greeted passersby and walked over to Sanne, who was already busy.Nl: Haar wenkbrauwen waren gefronst.En: Her eyebrows were furrowed.Nl: Sanne hield ervan dat dingen precies gingen zoals gepland, maar het weer gooide roet in het eten.En: Sanne liked things to go exactly as planned, but the weather threw a wrench in the works.Nl: Ze had de versieringen tot in de puntjes uitgedacht, maar de sneeuw maakte het buitenprogramma onzeker.En: She had thought through the decorations down to the last detail, but the snow made the outdoor program uncertain.Nl: "Sanne," zei Jeroen vriendelijk, "we moeten misschien kijken naar een binnenoptie gezien het weer."En: "Sanne," said Jeroen kindly, "we might need to consider an indoor option given the weather."Nl: Sanne keek even op van haar checklist en zuchtte.En: Sanne glanced up from her checklist and sighed.Nl: "Binnen?"En: "Indoors?"Nl: vroeg ze sceptisch.En: she asked skeptically.Nl: "Heb je een idee hoe dat er dan uit gaat zien?"En: "Do you have any idea what that might look like?"Nl: Jeroen knikte.En: Jeroen nodded.Nl: Hij had al een plan, maar wist dat het overtuigen van Sanne niet makkelijk zou zijn.En: He already had a plan, but he knew that convincing Sanne would not be easy.Nl: Niet ver weg stond Bram.En: Not far away stood Bram.Nl: Hij hield zich op de achtergrond.En: He kept to the background.Nl: Bram vond het hele gedoe rondom het festival maar overbodig.En: Bram found all the fuss around the festival unnecessary.Nl: Maar omdat zijn vrienden meededen, hielp hij ook.En: But because his friends were involved, he helped, too.Nl: "Bram, kunnen we jou voor iets vragen?"En: "Bram, can we ask you for something?"Nl: vroeg Jeroen.En: asked Jeroen.Nl: Bram haalde zijn schouders op.En: Bram shrugged.Nl: "Ik denk erover," antwoordde hij, niet overtuigd.En: "I'll think about it," he answered, not convinced.Nl: De avond voor het festival sloeg het weer om.En: The night before the festival, the weather turned.Nl: Er viel meer sneeuw dan verwacht.En: More snow fell than expected.Nl: Jeroen bleef rustig en besloot zijn binnenplan in werking te zetten.En: Jeroen remained calm and decided to put his indoor plan into action.Nl: De loods waar het festival eerst gepland stond werd omgebouwd tot een knusse, feestelijke ruimte met warme lichten en gezellige muziek.En: The hall where the festival was first planned was transformed into a cozy, festive space with warm lights and cheerful music.Nl: Het was niet het plan dat Sanne had willen volgen, maar zo kon het festival doorgaan.En: It wasn't the plan that Sanne had wanted to follow, but this way the festival could go on.Nl: Toen de ochtend van het festival aanbrak, stonden Jeroen, Sanne en Bram voor een uitdaging.En: When the morning of the festival arrived, Jeroen, Sanne, and Bram faced a challenge.Nl: Alles moest snel verplaatst worden naar binnen.En: Everything had to be quickly moved indoors.Nl: Het was spannend.En: It was exciting.Nl: Sanne vond het moeilijk om de controle los te laten, maar ze realiseerde zich dat ze op haar team kon vertrouwen.En: Sanne found it hard to let go of control, but she realized she could rely on her team.Nl: Bram, geraakt door de inzet van zijn vrienden, besloot ook serieus mee te doen.En: Bram, touched by the effort of his friends, decided to take it seriously, too.Nl: Samen met een grote groep buurtgenoten werkten ze hard.En: Together with a large group of neighbors, they worked hard.Nl: Als vanzelf begon het festival in de gezellige warmte van de gemeenschapszaal.En: Naturally, the festival began in the cozy warmth of the community hall.Nl: Het rook er naar warme chocolademelk en oliebollen.En: It smelled of hot chocolate and oliebollen.Nl: Kinderen renden rond en buren lachten en praatten met elkaar.En: Children ran around, and neighbors laughed and talked with each other.Nl: Het geluid van muziek vulde de ruimte terwijl de sneeuw buiten stilletjes bleef vallen.En: The sound of music filled the room while the snow quietly continued to fall outside.Nl: Jeroen keek om zich heen en glimlachte.En: Jeroen looked around and smiled.Nl: Het festival was een succes.En: The festival was a success.Nl: Ondanks de uitdagingen had de gemeenschap zich verenigd.En: Despite the challenges, the community had united.Nl: Sanne leunde ontspannen terug en gaf zich over aan de sfeer.En: Sanne leaned back, relaxed, and gave in to the atmosphere.Nl: Ze voelde zich opgelucht en gelukkig.En: She felt relieved and happy.Nl: Ze had geleerd dat soms dingen goed komen, zelfs zonder alle controle.En: She had learned that sometimes things turn out well, even without full control.Nl: Bram keek naar de mensen om hem heen en besefte dat, ondanks zijn twijfels, deze momenten waardevol waren en hij wilde vaker deel uitmaken van zulke gebeurtenissen.En: Bram looked at the people around him and realized that, despite his doubts, these moments were valuable, and he wanted to be part of such events more often.Nl: Het winterfestival was meer dan een viering.En: The winter festival was more than a celebration.Nl: Het was een nieuwe kans voor de gemeenschap om samen te komen.En: It was a new opportunity for the community to come together.Nl: Ze waren niet alleen een buurt, maar vrienden.En: They were not just a neighborhood, but friends.Nl: De warmte binnen de zaal weerkaatste in de harten van de bewoners, terwijl buiten de sneeuw de straten bleef bedekken.En: The warmth inside the hall was reflected in the hearts of the residents, while outside, the snow continued to cover the streets. Vocabulary Words:threatening: dreigendapproaching: naderdedoorway: deuropeningcommunity hall: gemeenschapszaaloptimistically: optimistischpassersby: voorbijgangersfurrowed: gefronstwrench: roetindoors: binnenskeptically: sceptischconvinced: overtuigdcalm: rustigtransformed: omgebouwdcozy: knussecheerful: gezelligechallenges: uitdagingencontrol: controlerely: vertrouwentouched: geraaktfestival: festivalhot chocolate: warme chocolademelksuccess: succesrelieved: opgeluchtvaluable: waardevolopportunity: kanscelebration: vieringneighborhood: buurtheart: hartensnowflakes: sneeuwvlokkenunexpected: onverwacht

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Finding Hope: A New Year's Journey in Healing Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2026-01-02-08-38-20-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A téli reggel fagyos hidege lassan beburkolta a pszichiátriai osztály épületét.En: The frosty chill of the winter morning slowly enveloped the psychiatric ward building.Hu: Bent a szobában, a falak bézs árnyalatot sugároztak, otthonos érzést adva még a steril környezetnek is.En: Inside the room, the walls radiated a beige hue, providing a cozy feeling even in the sterile environment.Hu: Bence, a fiatal pszichiáter, az ablak mellett állt és nézte, ahogy a pára lassan összegyűlik az üvegen.En: Bence, the young psychiatrist, stood by the window watching as the condensation slowly collected on the glass.Hu: Ma különösen fontos nap volt.En: Today was an especially important day.Hu: Az újév első hete, a remény és megújulás időszaka.En: The first week of the new year, a time of hope and renewal.Hu: Bence egy mély lélegzetet vett, és belépett Emese szobájába.En: Bence took a deep breath and entered Emese's room.Hu: Emese az ágyon ült, és elrévedt tekintettel bámulta a falat.En: Emese sat on the bed, staring at the wall with a distant gaze.Hu: Bence leült a szobabeli kényelmes karosszékbe.En: Bence sat in the comfortable armchair in the room.Hu: „Jó reggelt, Emese” – mondta halk, de határozott hangon.En: "Good morning, Emese," he said in a soft but firm voice.Hu: Emese halkan válaszolt, alig érezhető mosollyal az arcán.En: Emese replied softly, with a barely perceptible smile on her face.Hu: "Jó reggelt, Bence.En: "Good morning, Bence."Hu: "Bence tudta, hogy a mai lesz az egyik legnehezebb beszélgetésük.En: Bence knew that today would be one of their most challenging conversations.Hu: Emesének újévi fogadalma volt, hogy legyőzi a szorongását és depresszióját.En: Emese's New Year's resolution was to overcome her anxiety and depression.Hu: De amikor Bence rákérdezett, Emese csak megvonta a vállát.En: But when Bence asked about it, Emese simply shrugged.Hu: "Nem tudom.En: "I don't know...Hu: Még mindig nem érzem, hogy bármit is elérhetnénk.En: I still don't feel like we can achieve anything."Hu: "Bence bólintott.En: Bence nodded.Hu: Azelőtt nem volt könnyű eldönteni, hogy más módszert kell alkalmaznia.En: It hadn't been easy to decide that he needed to try a different method.Hu: De ma úgy érezte, hogy valami újat kell kipróbálnia.En: But today, he felt he had to try something new.Hu: Csendes pillanat következett.En: A quiet moment followed.Hu: Majd elkezdte a történetét.En: Then he began his story.Hu: „Tudod, Emese,” kezdte lassan, „amikor én egyetemista voltam, gyakran azt éreztem, hogy nem vagyok elég jó.En: "You know, Emese," he started slowly, "when I was a university student, I often felt like I wasn't good enough.Hu: Bár mindig is arról álmodtam, hogy segítsek másokon, néha kételkedtem magamban.En: Even though I always dreamed of helping others, I sometimes doubted myself.Hu: De aztán találkoztam egy tanárral, aki hitt bennem.En: But then I met a teacher who believed in me.Hu: Segített megtanulni hinni magamban.En: He helped me learn to believe in myself."Hu: ”Emese érdeklődése fokozódott.En: Emese's interest grew.Hu: Szemei találkoztak Bencéjével.En: Her eyes met Bence's.Hu: „És hogy sikerült változtatnod?En: "And how did you manage to change?"Hu: ” kérdezte halkan.En: she asked softly.Hu: Bence elmosolyodott.En: Bence smiled.Hu: „Elkezdtem apró lépésekben haladni.En: "I started moving forward in small steps.Hu: Nem akartam egy nap alatt mindent megváltoztatni.En: I didn't want to change everything in one day.Hu: Csak kis célokat tűztem ki, elég kicsiket ahhoz, hogy elérhetők legyenek.En: I just set small goals, small enough to be achievable.Hu: És minden egyes siker újabb erőt adott.En: And each success gave me new strength."Hu: ”Emese hallgatott, gondolkodóba esett.En: Emese listened, deep in thought.Hu: Bence folytatta: „A te fogadalmad hasonló.En: Bence continued, "Your resolution is similar.Hu: Nem kell azonnal mindent megváltoztatni.En: You don't have to change everything right away.Hu: Lépésről lépésre, apró célokat érhetünk el.En: We can achieve small goals, step by step.Hu: És minden kicsi siker adhat reményt.En: And every little success can give hope."Hu: ”Emese szemei mintha ragyogni kezdtek volna.En: Emese's eyes seemed to start sparkling.Hu: „Talán mégis van remény” mondta töprengve.En: "Maybe there's hope after all," she said thoughtfully.Hu: „Talán képes vagyok változtatni.En: "Maybe I am capable of change."Hu: ”Bence mosolya tágasabbá vált, szívébe melegség költözött.En: Bence's smile broadened, warmth filled his heart.Hu: Tudta, hogy ez egy jelentős pillanat.En: He knew this was a significant moment.Hu: Emese elkezdett hinni a változás lehetőségében.En: Emese had begun to believe in the possibility of change.Hu: Az első nagy lépést megtették.En: They had taken the first big step.Hu: Az óra végén Emese már bátran tekintett a jövőbe.En: By the end of the hour, Emese was already looking more bravely toward the future.Hu: Megbeszélték, hogy folytatják a kezelést.En: They discussed continuing the treatment.Hu: Bence érezte, hogy új lendületet kapott.En: Bence felt a renewed sense of purpose.Hu: Tudta, hogy a munkája fontos, és hogy valóban segíthet másokon.En: He knew that his work was important and that he could truly help others.Hu: Az új év friss reménnyel és ígéretekkel teli volt.En: The new year was filled with fresh hope and promises.Hu: És bár az út hosszú volt, mindketten egy kicsit magabiztosabban vágtak neki.En: And although the road was long, both approached it with a bit more confidence. Vocabulary Words:frosty: fagyoschill: hidegenveloped: beburkoltapsychiatric: pszichiátriaiward: osztálycondensation: páraradiated: sugároztakhue: árnyalatcozy: otthonossterile: sterilgaze: tekintetperceptible: érezhetőshrugged: megvonta a vállátrenewal: megújulássignificant: jelentősresolution: fogadalomanxiety: szorongásdistant: elrévedtachievable: elérhetőuniversity: egyetemistadoubted: kételkedtemsparkling: ragyognicapable: képesapproached: nekivágnideep: mélyrenewed: újpurpose: lendületfilled: telipromises: ígéretekkelcontinue: folytatják

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Overcoming Winter's Chill: Giovanni's Path to Serenity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2026-01-02-08-38-20-it Story Transcript:It: Nell'aria c'era un freddo pungente, tipico dell'inverno italiano.En: In the air was a biting cold, typical of the Italian winter.It: I fiocchi di neve danzavano fuori dalla finestra della clinica psichiatrica, aggiungendo un tocco magico a quell'ambiente grigio.En: The snowflakes danced outside the window of the psychiatric clinic, adding a magical touch to that gray environment.It: Giovanni, un uomo di mezza età con occhi tristi, guardava il mondo esterno cercando un senso di pace perduto.En: Giovanni, a middle-aged man with sad eyes, looked at the outside world, searching for a lost sense of peace.It: All'interno del reparto, il tempo scorreva con una certa monotonia.En: Inside the ward, time passed with a certain monotony.It: Tuttavia, il Nuovo Anno portava un po' di speranza nella sterile routine quotidiana.En: However, the New Year brought a little hope into the sterile daily routine.It: Maria, un'infermiera dal sorriso gentile, era sempre pronta a offrire una parola di conforto ai pazienti.En: Maria, a nurse with a gentle smile, was always ready to offer a word of comfort to the patients.It: Luca, invece, era un ragazzo giovane, dinamico, che stava cercando di vincere la sua battaglia contro la depressione.En: Luca, on the other hand, was a young, dynamic man who was trying to win his battle against depression.It: Oggi, Maria doveva andare a fare spese di prima necessità per il reparto.En: Today, Maria had to go shopping for the ward's basic necessities.It: Mentre preparava la lista, Giovanni sentì il desiderio di accompagnarla, di sfidare le proprie paure e trovare un po' di normalità.En: As she prepared the list, Giovanni felt the desire to accompany her, to challenge his fears and find a bit of normality.It: "Posso venire con te?"En: "Can I come with you?"It: chiese a Maria con tono incerto.En: he asked Maria with an uncertain tone.It: Maria, sorpresa e felice per la richiesta, accettò subito.En: Maria, surprised and happy about the request, immediately accepted.It: "Certo, Giovanni!En: "Of course, Giovanni!It: Anche Luca viene con noi," rispose, felice di vedere Giovanni prendere l'iniziativa.En: Luca is also coming with us," she replied, pleased to see Giovanni taking the initiative.It: Il tragitto verso il negozio fu breve ma pieno di emozioni per Giovanni.En: The journey to the store was brief but full of emotions for Giovanni.It: Il mondo esterno sembrava caotico, intimidatorio.En: The outside world seemed chaotic, intimidating.It: Gli scaffali erano colmi di prodotti scontati, custodi di ricordi delle recenti festività.En: The shelves were filled with discounted products, custodians of memories of the recent holidays.It: Giovanni sentì il cuore battere più velocemente mentre la folla si muoveva frenetica per le corsie.En: Giovanni felt his heart beat faster as the crowd moved frantically through the aisles.It: All'improvviso, tutto sembrava chiudersi su di lui.En: Suddenly, everything seemed to close in on him.It: Una morsa di panico afferrò il suo petto.En: A grip of panic seized his chest.It: Giovanni si fermò, il respiro spezzato, travolto dal tumulto interno.En: Giovanni stopped, his breath broken, overwhelmed by internal turmoil.It: Maria, notando il suo disagio, si avvicinò.En: Maria, noticing his discomfort, approached him.It: "Respira, Giovanni.En: "Breathe, Giovanni.It: Sono qui con te," disse piano, posandogli una mano rassicurante sulla spalla.En: I am here with you," she said softly, placing a reassuring hand on his shoulder.It: Con le parole di Maria come ancora, Giovanni riuscì a calmarsi.En: With Maria's words as an anchor, Giovanni managed to calm himself.It: Iniziò a respirare profondamente, sentendo pian piano il controllo ritornare.En: He began to breathe deeply, gradually feeling control return.It: Con Luca che lo incoraggiava con un cenno del capo, Giovanni riprese a concentrarsi sulla lista: pane, latte, caffè, e altri articoli di uso quotidiano.En: With Luca encouraging him with a nod, Giovanni started to focus on the list again: bread, milk, coffee, and other everyday items.It: Al ritorno al reparto, con le borse della spesa piene tra le mani, Giovanni era esausto ma sollevato.En: On the way back to the ward, with the shopping bags full in hand, Giovanni was exhausted but relieved.It: Sistemando gli acquisti sugli scaffali della cucina comune, provava un piccolo ma significativo senso di vittoria.En: Arranging the purchases on the shelves of the communal kitchen, he felt a small but significant sense of victory.It: "Grazie, Maria," disse Giovanni, riconoscente per il supporto ricevuto.En: "Thank you, Maria," said Giovanni, grateful for the support received.It: "Grazie, Luca."En: "Thank you, Luca."It: La giornata che era iniziata con ansia ora sembrava avvolta da un leggero velo di fiducia.En: The day that had begun with anxiety now seemed wrapped in a light veil of trust.It: Giovanni capì l'importanza di cercare aiuto e accettarlo quando offerto.En: Giovanni understood the importance of seeking help and accepting it when offered.It: All'interno del freddo inverno, il calore umano aveva reso la sfida affrontabile.En: Within the cold winter, human warmth had made the challenge manageable.It: E così, in quel reparto psichiatrico, tra le mura grigie ma cariche di speranza, Giovanni trovò un nuovo coraggio.En: And so, in that psychiatric ward, among the gray but hopeful walls, Giovanni found a new courage.It: Una piccola fiammella si era accesa, pronta a guidarlo nel cammino verso una vita più serena.En: A small flame had been lit, ready to guide him on the path to a more serene life. Vocabulary Words:biting cold: freddo pungentesnowflakes: fiocchi di nevepsychic clinic: clinica psichiatricamiddle-aged: di mezza etàmonotony: monotoniasterile: sterilegentle smile: sorriso gentiledynamic: dinamiconecessities: necessitàbreath: respiroturmoil: tumultopanic grip: morsa di panicoreassuring: rassicuranteanchor: ancorashelves: scaffalidiscounted products: prodotti scontaticommunal kitchen: cucina comunesupport: supportochaotic: caoticointimidating: intimidatorioexhausted: esaustotrust: fiduciacourage: coraggioserene life: vita serenapsychiatric ward: reparto psichiatricoveil: velohuman warmth: calore umanochallenge: sfidaflame: fiammellapath: cammino

Fluent Fiction - Italian: A Sweet Winter Surprise: The Day Creativity Conquered Roma Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2026-01-02-23-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Il gelido vento di gennaio soffiava attraverso le strade di Roma, facendo tintinnare le luci di Capodanno ancora appese sulle vie.En: The icy January wind blew through the streets of Roma, making the Capodanno lights, still hanging along the streets, jingle.It: Luca entrò nel piccolo negozio di gelato con le guance rosse dal freddo e un grande sorriso sul viso.En: Luca entered the small ice cream shop with cheeks red from the cold and a big smile on his face.It: Amava i gelati e aveva sentito parlare di un nuovo gusto invernale.En: He loved ice creams and had heard about a new winter flavor.It: Oggi era il giorno perfetto per provarlo.En: Today was the perfect day to try it.It: Il negozio aveva una calda atmosfera.En: The shop had a warm atmosphere.It: Era piccolo ma accogliente, con decorazioni invernali, lucine scintillanti e il suono lontano dei festeggiamenti di Capodanno.En: It was small but cozy, with winter decorations, twinkling lights, and the distant sound of Capodanno celebrations.It: Dietro il bancone, una giovane donna indaffarata riordinava delle coppette.En: Behind the counter, a young woman busily tidied some cups.It: Era Giulia, l'assistente del negozio, con i capelli raccolti in un morbido chignon e un'espressione un po' stanca.En: She was Giulia, the shop assistant, with her hair gathered in a soft bun and a somewhat tired expression.It: "Buongiorno!"En: "Good morning!"It: disse Luca con entusiasmo, avvicinandosi al bancone.En: said Luca enthusiastically, approaching the counter.It: "Ho sentito parlare di un gelato speciale.En: "I've heard about a special ice cream.It: Un sapore invernale unico!"En: A unique winter flavor!"It: Giulia alzò lo sguardo, cercando di nascondere un sospiro.En: Giulia looked up, trying to stifle a sigh.It: "Che gusto vorresti provare oggi?"En: "What flavor would you like to try today?"It: rispose lei, con il solito tono sarcastico che la caratterizzava.En: she replied, with the usual sarcastic tone that characterized her.It: Luca cominciò a parlare velocemente, entusiasta.En: Luca began to speak quickly, excited.It: “È un nuovo gusto, un po' come... non lo so, qualcosa con arancia, cioccolato... forse zenzero?"En: "It's a new flavor, kind of like...It: Giulia, confusa dalla rapidità e dall'entusiasmo di Luca, pensò di aver capito male.En: I don't know, something with orange, chocolate... maybe ginger?"It: "Cioccolato e...En: Giulia, confused by the speed and enthusiasm of Luca, thought she had misunderstood.It: cosa?"En: "Chocolate and...It: "Cioccolato arancio-zenzero!"En: what?"It: spiegò Luca, poi si fermò e rise un po'.En: "Chocolate orange-ginger!"It: "Oh, ma forse ho inventato qualcosa di nuovo!"En: explained Luca, then he stopped and laughed a little.It: Giulia lo guardò per un momento, poi decise di divertirsi anche lei.En: "Oh, but maybe I've invented something new!"It: "Va bene, cioccolato arancio-zenzero...En: Giulia looked at him for a moment, then decided to join in the fun.It: Proviamo a mescolare qualcosa."En: "Alright, chocolate orange-ginger... Let's try mixing something up."It: Mentre Giulia preparava la strana combinazione, i clienti iniziarono a seguire curiosi la scena.En: While Giulia prepared the strange combination, the customers started to watch the scene curiously.It: Giulia uscì dalla cucina con una coppetta, un misto di gelato al cioccolato, arancia e un tocco di zenzero fresco.En: Giulia came out of the kitchen with a cup, a mix of chocolate ice cream, orange, and a touch of fresh ginger.It: "Ecco, il tuo gelato personalizzato," disse, con un sorriso divertito.En: "Here, your personalized ice cream," she said, with an amused smile.It: Luca assaggiò il gelato e i suoi occhi si illuminarono.En: Luca tasted the ice cream and his eyes lit up.It: "È fantastico!"En: "It's fantastic!"It: dichiarò.En: he declared.It: Alcuni clienti, incuriositi, chiesero di provarne un assaggio.En: Some customers, intrigued, asked for a taste.It: Il sapore inaspettato e delizioso divenne subito popolare tra la clientela.En: The unexpected and delightful flavor quickly became popular among the clientele.It: La giornata si trasformò in un successo inaspettato.En: The day turned into an unexpected success.It: Luca, con il suo entusiasmo, aveva creato un nuovo gusto richiesto da tutti.En: With his enthusiasm, Luca had created a new flavor requested by everyone.It: Giulia, che inizialmente sembrava annoiata, scoprì che usare un po' di umorismo rendeva il lavoro molto più leggero.En: Giulia, who initially seemed bored, discovered that using a bit of humor made the work much lighter.It: Alla fine, il proprietario premiò Luca con una settimana di gelato gratis per il suo contributo.En: In the end, the owner rewarded Luca with a week of free ice cream for his contribution.It: Luca uscì dal negozio felice, con un nuovo senso di fiducia.En: Luca left the shop happy, with a new sense of confidence.It: Giulia imparò che, a volte, un po' di allegria può trasformare un giorno di lavoro qualsiasi in un'avventura memorabile.En: Giulia learned that sometimes, a bit of cheer can turn any workday into a memorable adventure.It: E così, nel piccolo gelato shop di Roma, grazie a una strana combinazione e un malinteso, nacque un nuovo sapore che riscaldò il cuore di tutti.En: And so, in the small gelato shop in Roma, thanks to a strange combination and a misunderstanding, a new flavor was born that warmed everyone's heart.It: Adesso, mentre Luca passeggiava per le strade fredde, capì che, a volte, le migliori cose succedono quando lasci spazio alla creatività... e a un po' di sana confusione.En: Now, as Luca strolled through the cold streets, he understood that sometimes, the best things happen when you leave room for creativity... and a bit of healthy confusion. Vocabulary Words:the wind: il ventoicy: gelidoCapodanno: Capodannostreets: le stradered cheeks: le guance rossethe shop: il negoziocozy: accoglientetwinkling: scintillantithe counter: il banconeto stifle: nasconderea sigh: un sospirosarcastic: sarcasticocharacterized: caratterizzavaquickly: velocementeenthusiasm: entusiasmoginger: zenzeroto misunderstand: capire malecustomers: i clienticuriously: curiosia mix: un mistoto light up: illuminarsifantastic: fantasticoclientele: la clientelaunexpected: inaspettatoto discover: scoprirehumor: umorismoto reward: premiareconfidence: fiduciacheer: allegriaan adventure: un'avventura

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: New Year, New Journeys: Connections in Snowy Budapest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2026-01-01-08-38-20-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A hópelyhek lassan szállingóztak Budapest felett, amikor Lajos a Keleti pályaudvarra megérkezett.En: The snowflakes were slowly drifting down over Budapest as Lajos arrived at the Keleti train station.Hu: Az állomás tele volt emberekkel, mindenütt sürgölődés és feszültség.En: The station was filled with people, with bustling and tension everywhere.Hu: Az új év első napja volt, és a város még szinte álmosan ébredt fel az előző esti ünneplés után.En: It was the first day of the new year, and the city was still waking up drowsily from the previous night's celebrations.Hu: Lajos, a táskáját szorosan magához ölelve, sietett hogy elérje a vonatát.En: Lajos, hugging his bag tightly, hurried to catch his train.Hu: Ma egy fontos interjú várt rá, ami talán a karrierje nagy lehetősége lehet.En: Today, an important interview awaited him, which could be a great opportunity for his career.Hu: Ugyanakkor az állomás egy másik szegletében egy fiatal nő, Zsófia, épp a kétségbeejtő menetrendet tanulmányozta.En: Meanwhile, in another corner of the station, a young woman, Zsófia, was studying the confusing schedule.Hu: Őt egy fontos koncert várta, ahol egy híres zenei tehetségkutató is megfordulhatott.En: She was headed to an important concert where a famous music talent scout might make an appearance.Hu: Mindketten érezték, hogy nincs sok idejük.En: Both of them felt that they didn't have much time.Hu: A hóesés azonban egyre erősödött, és az információk zavartak voltak az állomás hangszóróin keresztül.En: However, the snowfall was intensifying, and the information through the station speakers was muddled.Hu: „Nehéz nap lesz” – gondolta Lajos, miközben a hangulat egyre feszültebb lett körülötte.En: "It's going to be a tough day," thought Lajos, as the atmosphere around him grew more tense.Hu: Az emberek körülötte idegesen beszélgettek, telefonáltak, és próbálták megérteni a helyzetet.En: The people around him were talking nervously, making phone calls, and trying to understand the situation.Hu: Miután Lajos megtudta, hogy a vonatja késik, idegességében Zsófia mellett állt meg, aki láthatóan ugyanabban a helyzetben volt.En: After Lajos found out that his train was delayed, he stopped nervously next to Zsófia, who was visibly in the same predicament.Hu: „Szép kis helyzet, ugye?” – próbált mosolyt csalni Zsófia arcára.En: "Quite a situation, isn't it?" he tried to bring a smile to Zsófia's face.Hu: Zsófia csak bólintott.En: Zsófia just nodded.Hu: „A vonatom késik, és ha nem érkezem időben, lemaradok a fellépésemről.”En: "My train is delayed, and if I don't arrive on time, I'll miss my performance."Hu: „Én újságíró vagyok, egy fontos interjúra megyek.En: "I'm a journalist, heading for an important interview.Hu: Elég peches nap...” – mondta Lajos, miközben próbált valami megoldást találni.En: Quite an unlucky day..." said Lajos, while trying to find some solution.Hu: „Talán együtt valahogy jobban boldogulnánk.En: "Maybe we could manage better together somehow.Hu: Mit gondolsz?”En: What do you think?"Hu: Zsófia néhány pillanatig elgondolkodott, majd úgy döntött, hogy nincs veszítenivalója, és elfogadta Lajos ajánlatát.En: Zsófia thought for a few moments, then decided that she had nothing to lose and accepted Lajos's offer.Hu: Összetartottak a kihívással szemben, és közösen kezdték felfedezni az állomás környékét, hogy találjanak alternatív közlekedést.En: They faced the challenge together and began exploring the area around the station to find alternative transportation.Hu: Végül felfedeztek egy helyi utazási szolgáltatást, ami elérhető közelségbe tudna vinné őket céljaikhoz.En: Eventually, they discovered a local travel service that could take them within reach of their destinations.Hu: A hó azonban már vastagon borította az utcákat, és bizonytalanok voltak, hogy bízhatnak-e a sofőrben egy ilyen időjárásban.En: However, the snow had already thickly covered the streets, and they were uncertain if they could trust the driver in such weather.Hu: A feszültség nőtt, ahogy a vihar erősödött.En: The tension grew as the storm intensified.Hu: De úgy döntöttek, hogy kockáztatnak.En: But they decided to take the risk.Hu: Az utazás izgalmas és néha félelmetes volt, de a sofőr gyakorlott volt a havas utakon.En: The journey was exciting and sometimes frightening, but the driver was experienced on snowy roads.Hu: Lajos figyelmes volt Zsófiára, és a hosszú úton elkezdtek mesélni egymásnak történeteket az életükről.En: Lajos was attentive to Zsófia, and during the long ride, they started sharing stories about their lives.Hu: Ahogy a kocsi megérkezett a közeli kisvárosba, Lajos egy kávézóból tudta tartani az interjút videóhívás segítségével.En: As the car arrived in the nearby small town, Lajos was able to conduct his interview via video call from a café.Hu: Zsófiának pedig szerencséje volt, mert egy helyi zenész, aki hallotta történetüket, felajánlotta, hogy elviszi a koncertre.En: Zsófia was lucky because a local musician, who heard their story, offered to take her to the concert.Hu: Végül mindketten elérték céljukat.En: In the end, both reached their goals.Hu: Lajos rájött, hogy néha a megosztott küzdelmek közelebb hoznak másokhoz, és nyitottabbá vált.En: Lajos realized that sometimes shared struggles bring people closer and became more open.Hu: Zsófia pedig tapasztaltabb és magabiztosabb lett az ilyen váratlan helyzetek kezelésében.En: Zsófia became more experienced and confident in handling such unexpected situations.Hu: Budapest felett az égen a hó tovább hullott, de a két utazó most már sokkal jobban érezte magát, mintha újjászülettek volna az új év első napján.En: Above Budapest, the snow continued to fall, but the two travelers felt much better now, as if they had been reborn on the first day of the new year. Vocabulary Words:drifting: szállingóztakbustling: sürgölődéstension: feszültségdrowsily: álmosanhugging: ölelveconfusing: kétségbeejtőschedule: menetrendscout: tehetségkutatómuddled: zavartakpredicament: helyzetbenperformance: fellépésunlucky: pechesalternative: alternatívtransportation: közlekedésintensified: erősödöttrisk: kockáztatattentive: figyelmesconduct: tartanivideo call: videóhívásreborn: újjászülettekexploring: felfedeznithickly: vastagontrust: bízhatnakstorm: viharexciting: izgalmasfrightening: félelmetessharing: mesélnistruggles: küzdelmekexperienced: gyakorlottconfident: magabiztos

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: A Winter's Tale: Unraveling the Budapest Burglary Mystery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2026-01-01-23-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: Budapest téli szürkületébe veszett az idő.En: Time disappeared into the winter twilight of Budapest.Hu: A hópelyhek csendesen hullottak a levegőben, mint a csendőrök a rendőrségi folyosókon.En: Snowflakes fell silently in the air, like patrolmen in police halls.Hu: Gábor üldögélt a váróteremben, kezében egy vékony aktát szorongatott.En: Gábor sat in the waiting room, clutching a thin folder in his hands.Hu: Az ablakon keresztül csak a hideg kinti világ szürke derengése látszott.En: Through the window, only the gray dawn of the cold outside world could be seen.Hu: Ma van január elseje, újév napja, de a hangulat távol volt az ünnepitől.En: Today is January 1st, New Year's Day, but the mood was far from festive.Hu: Gábor arca komor volt, szívében pedig aggodalom honolt.En: Gábor's face was grim, and worry lingered in his heart.Hu: A felesége, Zsuzsa, mellette ült, csendesen bátorította őt mosolyával.En: His wife, Zsuzsa, sat beside him, quietly encouraging him with her smile.Hu: Bár Zsuzsa szótlan volt, félő tekintetéből olvasható volt, hogy ugyanúgy érzi a családjukat fenyegető veszélyt.En: Although Zsuzsa was silent, her fearful gaze revealed that she felt the same danger threatening their family.Hu: Gábor elbátortalanodása nőtt, amikor rájött, milyen szokatlanul nehézkes a rendőrségi bürokrácia.En: Gábor's discouragement grew when he realized how unusually cumbersome police bureaucracy was.Hu: László nyomozó végre odalépett hozzájuk, a helyzete iránti empátia tükröződött arcán.En: Detective László finally approached them, his face reflecting empathy for their situation.Hu: Hangja nyugodt volt, mégis határozott.En: His voice was calm, yet firm.Hu: "Maga Gábor, ugye?En: "You are Gábor, right?Hu: Hallottam, mi történt.En: I heard what happened."Hu: "Gábor mélyet lélegzett, majd bólintott.En: Gábor took a deep breath, then nodded.Hu: "Igen, betörtek hozzánk.En: "Yes, we were burgled.Hu: Karácsony előtt.En: Before Christmas.Hu: Csak újév reggelén vettük észre," mondta, miközben szorította Zsuzsa kezét.En: We only noticed on New Year's morning," he said, squeezing Zsuzsa's hand.Hu: "Ne aggódjon, mindent megteszünk," biztosította László.En: "Don't worry, we will do everything we can," László assured him.Hu: "Meséljen el mindent részletesen.En: "Tell me everything in detail."Hu: "Gábor elmesélte a történteket: az eltűnt tárgyakat, a betört ablakot, a családja zavarát.En: Gábor recounted the events: the missing items, the broken window, the disarray of his family.Hu: Bár a folyamat lassan haladt, érezni lehetett az elkötelezettséget László jelenlétében.En: Although the process was slow, László's presence emanated commitment.Hu: A nyomozó minden részletet jegyzett.En: The detective noted every detail.Hu: László végül hirtelen felkapta a fejét, egy ötlet villant át rajta.En: László suddenly lifted his head, an idea flashing through his mind.Hu: "Egy hasonló eset történt a közelben az elmúlt héten.En: "A similar case happened nearby last week.Hu: Talán van összefüggés.En: There might be a connection."Hu: "Gábor szíve dobbant egyet.En: Gábor's heart skipped a beat.Hu: Bár a reggel borzalmasan indult, most egy halvány reménysugár jelent meg.En: Although the morning started terribly, now a faint glimmer of hope appeared.Hu: "Tényleg?En: "Really?"Hu: " kérdezte, hangjában érződött az izgalom.En: he asked, excitement evident in his voice.Hu: "Rögtön utánajárok," ígérte László.En: "I'll look into it right away," promised László.Hu: Gábor, noha feszültsége alig enyhült, elhatározta, hogy amíg az esetet vizsgálják, otthonuk biztonságát is megerősítik.En: Gábor, though his tension barely eased, decided that while the case was being investigated, they would also reinforce the security of their home.Hu: "Kamerarendszert szereltetek fel," mondta Zsuzsának.En: "We'll install a camera system," he said to Zsuzsa.Hu: "Nem kockáztathatjuk többé.En: "We can't take any more risks."Hu: "Amikor Gábor és Zsuzsa kiléptek a rendőrségről a hóval fedett utcára, egyfajta megkönnyebbülés töltötte el őket.En: As Gábor and Zsuzsa stepped out into the snow-covered street from the police station, a sense of relief filled them.Hu: Tudták, hogy a nyomozás elkezdődött, és ők is tettek lépéseket.En: They knew the investigation had begun, and they had taken steps as well.Hu: Kéz a kézben indultak haza, tudván, hogy a család biztonsága most mindenek felett áll.En: Hand in hand, they headed home, knowing that the safety of their family now stood above all else.Hu: Az ünnepek nem a megszokott módon teltek, de a lényeg, hogy egymásért kiálltak, ami elegendő volt számukra.En: The holidays hadn't passed in the usual way, but the main thing was that they stood by each other, which was enough for them. Vocabulary Words:twilight: szürkületsnowflakes: hópelyhekpatrolmen: csendőrökclutching: szorongatottgrim: komorlinger: honolcumbersome: nehézkesbureaucracy: bürokráciaempathy: empátiaburgled: betörtekdisarray: zavaremanated: érezni lehetettcommitment: elkötelezettségglimmer: reménysugárinvestigated: vizsgáljákreinforce: megerősítikrisks: kockáztathatjukrelief: megkönnyebbülésreflecting: tükröződöttassured: biztosítottarecounted: elmeséltesimilar: hasonlóconnection: összefüggésevident: érződöttpromise: ígértethreatening: fenyegetőunusually: szokatlanulpresence: jelenlétébenfaint: halvány

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Redemption in Roma: A Detective's Winter Confession Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2026-01-01-08-38-20-it Story Transcript:It: Nel cuore dell'inverno, la stazione di polizia di Roma era animata da un'intensa attività.En: In the heart of winter, the police station in Roma was buzzing with intense activity.It: Era il primo giorno dell'anno nuovo, e l'ufficio era addobbato con decorazioni natalizie e qualche ciuffo di vischio rimasto.En: It was the first day of the new year, and the office was decorated with Christmas decorations and a few sprigs of leftover mistletoe.It: Tra le mura di quel luogo frenetico, Luca, un ex detective ormai in pensione, sapeva di dover affrontare il passato.En: Within the walls of that hectic place, Luca, a former detective now retired, knew he had to face the past.It: Luca, dal viso segnato dagli anni e dalle rimembranze, stava seduto nervoso in una piccola sala d'attesa.En: Luca, his face marked by the years and memories, sat nervously in a small waiting room.It: I volti di coloro che passavano davanti a lui erano allegri, ma il suo cuore era pesante.En: The faces of those passing by him were cheerful, but his heart was heavy.It: Anni addietro, Luca commise un errore.En: Years ago, Luca made a mistake.It: Mai confessato.En: One he never confessed.It: Un errore che ancora oggi lo tormentava come un fantasma.En: A mistake that still haunted him like a ghost.It: Oggi, aveva deciso che sarebbe stato diverso.En: Today, he had decided it would be different.It: Oggi, cercava la liberazione.En: Today, he sought liberation.It: Gianna, una giovane poliziotta dal cuore grande e lo sguardo determinato, osservava Luca con curiosità e un pizzico di apprensione.En: Gianna, a young policewoman with a big heart and a determined gaze, observed Luca with curiosity and a hint of apprehension.It: Sentiva che quell'uomo aveva qualcosa di importante da dire.En: She sensed that this man had something important to say.It: Decise quindi di parlargli.En: So, she decided to speak to him.It: "Ciao, Luca.En: "Hi, Luca.It: Posso aiutarti?"En: Can I help you?"It: chiese con un sorriso caloroso, mentre il caffè caldo nella sua mano emanava un invitante aroma.En: she asked with a warm smile, while the hot coffee in her hand gave off an inviting aroma.It: Luca si alzò, respirò a fondo e annuì.En: Luca stood up, took a deep breath, and nodded.It: "Sì, Gianna, devo raccontarti qualcosa... qualcosa che ho nascosto troppo a lungo."En: "Yes, Gianna, I need to tell you something... something I've hidden for too long."It: Le sue mani tremavano leggermente, ma la decisione era presa.En: His hands trembled slightly, but the decision was made.It: Insieme si spostarono in un ufficio tranquillo, lontano dai continui mormorii della stazione.En: Together they moved to a quiet office, away from the constant murmurs of the station.It: Gianna ascoltava attentamente, mentre Luca iniziò a raccontare.En: Gianna listened attentively while Luca began to speak.It: "Anni fa, ho commesso un errore,” iniziò, mentre i suoi occhi si velavano di lacrime.En: "Years ago, I made a mistake," he began, as his eyes welled up with tears.It: “Non sono mai stato onesto su un caso.En: "I was never honest about a case.It: E Marco... Marco è coinvolto."En: And Marco... Marco is involved."It: In quel momento, Marco, un vecchio conoscente, entrò nella stanza, chiamato da Gianna.En: At that moment, Marco, an old acquaintance, entered the room, called by Gianna.It: I suoi occhi si incontrarono.En: Their eyes met.It: Marco, sorpreso ma non turbato, guardò Luca.En: Marco, surprised but not disturbed, looked at Luca.It: "Ero giovane e impulsivo, Luca.En: "I was young and impulsive, Luca.It: Anche io ho fatto cose di cui non vado fiero.En: I've also done things I'm not proud of.It: Ma siamo qui adesso.En: But we're here now.It: Raccontami il resto."En: Tell me the rest."It: Luca procedette, lentamente, sospirando e talvolta vacillando tra le frasi.En: Luca proceeded, slowly, sighing and at times faltering between phrases.It: Gianna ascoltava, attenta e silenziosa, comprendendo la profondità del dolore di Luca.En: Gianna listened, attentive and silent, understanding the depth of Luca's pain.It: Quando infine Luca concluse il suo racconto, appoggiò la testa tra le mani, sconfitto, ma anche sollevato.En: When Luca finally concluded his story, he placed his head in his hands, defeated, but also relieved.It: "Non voglio scappare più.En: "I don't want to run anymore.It: Ho bisogno di fare la cosa giusta, anche se significa affrontare le conseguenze," dichiarò Luca tra i singhiozzi.En: I need to do the right thing, even if it means facing the consequences," declared Luca amid sobs.It: Gianna posò una mano rassicurante sulla spalla di Luca.En: Gianna placed a reassuring hand on Luca's shoulder.It: "C'è sempre un modo per riparare gli errori,” disse dolcemente.En: "There's always a way to make amends,” she said gently.It: “Insieme possiamo trovare una soluzione che porti giustizia."En: "Together we can find a solution that brings justice."It: Marco, commosso, guardò fisso negli occhi di Luca.En: Marco, moved, looked deeply into Luca's eyes.It: "Ti perdono, Luca.En: "I forgive you, Luca.It: Abbiamo tutti i nostri demoni.En: We all have our demons.It: Importa che li affrontiamo."En: What matters is that we face them."It: Un silenzio denso di emozione riempì la stanza, seguito da un sospiro profondo e liberatorio da parte di Luca.En: A silence, thick with emotion, filled the room, followed by a deep and liberating sigh from Luca.It: Era come se un enorme peso fosse stato sollevato dalle sue spalle.En: It was as if a huge weight had been lifted from his shoulders.It: Sentiva un nuovo senso di libertà che non provava da anni.En: He felt a new sense of freedom that he hadn't experienced in years.It: Mentre i tre seduti guardavano attraverso la finestra, osservando le luci di Roma brillare nel cielo invernale, Luca sapeva che oggi era l'inizio di una nuova vita.En: As the three sat looking out the window, watching the lights of Roma gleaming in the winter sky, Luca knew that today was the beginning of a new life.It: Una vita di verità, rispetto e, finalmente, di pace.En: A life of truth, respect, and, finally, peace. Vocabulary Words:winter: l'invernopolice station: la stazione di poliziabuzzing: animatasprig: il ciuffomistletoe: il vischioface: il visomemories: le rimembranzenervously: nervosocheerful: allegrihaunted: tormentavaliberation: la liberazioneapprehension: l'apprensioneinviting aroma: l'invitante aromadeep breath: il respiro a fondotrembled: tremavanomurmurs: i mormoriiwelled up: si velavanoacquaintance: il conoscenteproceeded: procedettesilent: silenziosasigh: il sospirofaltering: vacillandoattentive: attentareassuring: rassicuranteshoulder: la spallaforgive: perdonodemon: il demonethick: densoliberating: liberatorioweight: il peso

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: A Winter's Tale: Inspiration and Friendship in Mumbai Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2026-01-01-08-38-19-hi Story Transcript:Hi: मुंबई की सर्दियों में एक खास बात होती है।En: There is something special about the winters in Mumbai.Hi: ठंडी हवा और छुट्टियों का जोश मुम्बई के बाजारों और गलियों में बिखरा रहता है।En: The cold breeze and holiday spirit are scattered throughout the markets and streets of Mumbai.Hi: नये साल का दिन था।En: It was New Year's Day.Hi: अनन्या पुलिस स्टेशन की तरफ बढ़ रही थी, उसका दुपट्टा हल्की ठंड से उसे ढकता हुआ।En: Ananya was heading towards the police station, her dupatta covering her from the slight chill.Hi: वह अभी-अभी नौकरी के सिलसिले में मुंबई आई थी और उसके साथ एक अनहोनी हो गई थी।En: She had just arrived in Mumbai for work, and an unfortunate incident had occurred.Hi: उसका पर्स चोरी हो गया था।En: Her purse had been stolen.Hi: दूसरी ओर, रोहन पुलिस स्टेशन के पास पहुंचा।En: On the other hand, Rohan arrived near the police station.Hi: उसकी आंखों में एक चमक थी।En: There was a sparkle in his eyes.Hi: वह एक लेखक था और अपनी अगली कहानी के लिए प्रेरणा की तलाश में था।En: He was a writer in search of inspiration for his next story.Hi: आज उसे एक अनोखा वाकया देखना था, जिसमें वह शिक्षक बन सके।En: Today, he was about to witness a unique event, one from which he could learn.Hi: पुलिस स्टेशन के भीतर, इंस्पेक्टर शर्मा अपने कंप्यूटर पर कुछ डाटा देख रहे थे।En: Inside the police station, Inspector Sharma was reviewing some data on his computer.Hi: अनन्या लाइन में खड़ी थी, और उसके सामने रोहन था।En: Ananya was standing in line, with Rohan in front of her.Hi: थोड़ी देर में अनन्या का नंबर आया।En: After a short while, it was Ananya's turn.Hi: उसने खुद को संभालते हुए अपनी घटना को इंस्पेक्टर शर्मा के सामने रखा।En: Collecting herself, she presented her case to Inspector Sharma.Hi: "सर, मेरा पर्स चोरी हो गया," अनन्या ने धीमे स्वर में कहा, उसकी आवाज़ में घबराहट साफ झलक रही थी।En: "Sir, my purse has been stolen," Ananya said in a soft voice, the nervousness in her voice clearly evident.Hi: इंस्पेक्टर शर्मा ने दयाभाव से उसकी ओर देखा और कहा, "आप चिंता मत कीजिए।En: Inspector Sharma looked at her with compassion and said, "Don't worry.Hi: हम आपकी मदद करेंगे।En: We will help you."Hi: " उसके पीछे खड़े रोहन ने सबकुछ देखा।En: Rohan, standing behind, saw everything.Hi: उसने अपनी रिपोर्ट देने के लिये सोचा, लेकिन अनन्या की बातों ने उसका ध्यान खींच लिया।En: He considered filing his report, but Ananya's story had grabbed his attention.Hi: जैसे ही अनन्या की बात खत्म हुई, रोहन ने उससे बात करने का फैसला किया।En: As soon as Ananya was done speaking, Rohan decided to talk to her.Hi: "नमस्ते, मुझे पता है ये शहर कभी-कभी डराने वाला हो सकता है," रोहन ने अनन्या से कहा।En: "Hello, I know this city can be intimidating sometimes," Rohan said to Ananya.Hi: "मैं भी अपनी कहानी की तलाश में हूं, लेकिन तुम्हारी कहानी सुनकर, लगता है कि ये शहर हमें कुछ सिखाने आया है।En: "I am also in search of a story, but hearing yours, it seems like this city is here to teach us something."Hi: "अनन्या मुस्कराई।En: Ananya smiled.Hi: "शायद तुम सही कह रहे हो।En: "Maybe you're right.Hi: हर नया शहर कुछ नया सिखाता है।En: Every new city teaches something new."Hi: "उन दोनों ने अपनी रिपोर्ट पूरी की।En: They both completed their reports.Hi: इस बीच, नया साल मनाने वाली भीड़ की चहल-पहल चारों ओर बढ़ गई थी।En: Meanwhile, the hustle and bustle of the New Year celebration crowds increased all around them.Hi: इंस्पेक्टर शर्मा ने उन्हें न्यू ईयर की शुभकामनाएं दीं।En: Inspector Sharma wished them a Happy New Year.Hi: "तुम्हें कॉफी पसंद है?En: "Do you like coffee?"Hi: " रोहन ने अनन्या से पूछा।En: Rohan asked Ananya.Hi: "हाँ, चलो चलते हैं," अनन्या ने स्वीकार कर लिया।En: "Yes, let's go," Ananya agreed.Hi: दोनों पुलिस स्टेशन से बाहर निकले।En: The two stepped out of the police station.Hi: ठंडी हवा में हंसी का माहौल था।En: There was a cheerful atmosphere in the cold breeze.Hi: वे दोनों नये साल की शुरुआत एक नये दोस्त के साथ कर रहे थे।En: They were starting the new year with a new friend.Hi: अनन्या अब और अधिक आश्वस्त महसूस करती थी।En: Ananya now felt more assured.Hi: उसे मुंबई का जीवन अब एक चुनौती नहीं, बल्कि एक साहसिक यात्रा की तरह लगने लगा था।En: Life in Mumbai no longer seemed like a challenge, but rather an adventurous journey.Hi: रोहन को उसकी कहानी का सूत्र मिल गया था, और साथ ही अनन्या के साथ की एक नयी कहानी का रेखाचित्र।En: Rohan had found the thread of his story, along with the outline of a new story with Ananya's companionship.Hi: मुंबई की सड़कों पर चलते हुए, उनके बीच में बातें होती रहीं, जैसे ठंड की रात को गर्मियों का एहसास हो।En: Walking the streets of Mumbai, they continued their conversation, as if the cold night felt like summer warmth.Hi: नये साल की संध्या नई शुरूआत का प्रतीक बन गई थी।En: The New Year's Eve symbolized a new beginning. Vocabulary Words:breeze: हवाspirit: जोशmarkets: बाज़ारोंstreets: गलियोंincident: अनहोनीstolen: चोरीcompassion: दयाभावintimidating: डराने वालाwitness: देखनाunique: अनोखाinspiration: प्रेरणाreviewing: देख रहेnervousness: घबराहटevident: झलकcompanion: साथchallenging: चुनौतीadventurous: साहसिकoutline: रेखाचित्रconversation: बातेंsymbolized: प्रतीकassured: आश्वस्तwitnessed: देखाincident: वाकयाfile: फाइलassure: आश्वस्तcompanion: साथीcrowds: भीड़scattered: बिखराsparkle: चमकatmosphere: माहौल

Fluent Fiction - French: From Icy Winds to Warm Hearts: Camille's Naval Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-12-31-23-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Le matin était glacial à la base navale de Toulon.En: The morning was icy at the base navale de Toulon.Fr: Les élèves de l'école étaient enfileés dans leurs manteaux épais, les joues rouges à cause du vent froid.En: The students from the school were bundled up in their thick coats, cheeks red from the cold wind.Fr: Aujourd'hui, c'était la sortie de fin d'année.En: Today was the end-of-year field trip.Fr: Camille, Julien et Sophie se tenaient près de la grande grille en fer qui menait au quai.En: Camille, Julien, and Sophie stood near the large iron gate that led to the dock.Fr: Camille avait hâte.En: Camille was excited.Fr: Elle adorait l'histoire navale et rêvait de ce jour depuis longtemps.En: She loved naval history and had been dreaming of this day for a long time.Fr: Mais ses camarades de classe semblaient plus intéressés par les selfies sur les quais que par les vieilles histoires de mers.En: But her classmates seemed more interested in taking selfies on the docks than in the old sea stories.Fr: Camille se sentait un peu seule dans sa passion.En: Camille felt a bit lonely in her passion.Fr: Elle espérait trouver sa place parmi eux.En: She hoped to find her place among them.Fr: Le groupe avance lentement le long des quais, où les grands navires de guerre étaient amarrés.En: The group moved slowly along the docks, where the large warships were moored.Fr: Le ciel était clair, et la mer était aussi bleue que glaciale.En: The sky was clear, and the sea was as blue as it was icy.Fr: Les guides les menaient vers le Vieux Escorteur, un navire de guerre célèbre pour son rôle pendant la Deuxième Guerre mondiale.En: The guides led them to the Vieux Escorteur, a warship famous for its role during World War II.Fr: Sophie se plaignait du froid, et Julien râlait à l'idée de devoir rester longtemps dehors.En: Sophie was complaining about the cold, and Julien was grumbling at the thought of having to stay outside for long.Fr: Camille voyait bien que ses camarades s'ennuyaient déjà.En: Camille could see that her classmates were already bored.Fr: Alors, elle prit son courage à deux mains.En: So, she gathered her courage.Fr: "Puis-je raconter une histoire sur ce navire ?"En: "Can I tell a story about this ship?"Fr: demanda-t-elle à la guide.En: she asked the guide.Fr: La guide, un peu surprise, lui fit un signe de tête.En: The guide, a bit surprised, nodded.Fr: "Bien sûr."En: "Of course."Fr: Camille se planta devant le groupe.En: Camille stood in front of the group.Fr: Elle commença à raconter l'histoire du Vieux Escorteur, de son équipage courageux qui avait bravé les tempêtes pour protéger les côtes françaises.En: She began to tell the story of the Vieux Escorteur, of its brave crew who had faced storms to protect the French coasts.Fr: Elle décrivit la célèbre bataille où le navire avait triomphé contre toute attente.En: She described the famous battle where the ship had triumphed against all odds.Fr: Ses mots étaient simples mais captivants.En: Her words were simple but captivating.Fr: Elle parlait avec passion, ses yeux pétillants d'enthousiasme.En: She spoke with passion, her eyes sparkling with enthusiasm.Fr: Peu à peu, les bavardages cessèrent.En: Gradually, the chatter ceased.Fr: Les élèves étaient captivés.En: The students were captivated.Fr: Même Julien et Sophie regardaient Camille avec admiration.En: Even Julien and Sophie watched Camille with admiration.Fr: Le vent froid était oublié, remplacé par la chaleur de l'histoire.En: The cold wind was forgotten, replaced by the warmth of the story.Fr: Quand Camille finit son récit, il y eut un silence.En: When Camille finished her tale, there was silence.Fr: Puis, tout le monde applaudit.En: Then, everyone applauded.Fr: La guide souriait, et l'enseignante de Camille s'avança.En: The guide was smiling, and Camille's teacher stepped forward.Fr: "Bravo, Camille," dit-elle.En: "Well done, Camille," she said.Fr: "Tu as fait un excellent travail."En: "You did an excellent job."Fr: Camille sourit, surprise et ravie.En: Camille smiled, surprised and delighted.Fr: Elle avait réussi à captiver son audience.En: She had managed to captivate her audience.Fr: Ses camarades la regardaient avec de nouveaux yeux, des yeux pleins de respect.En: Her classmates looked at her with new eyes, eyes full of respect.Fr: En rentrant à l'école, Camille se sentait différente.En: While returning to school, Camille felt different.Fr: Elle avait appris que sa passion pouvait inspirer les autres.En: She had learned that her passion could inspire others.Fr: Maintenant, elle marchait fièrement, sachant que, même par un froid matin d'hiver, elle avait conquis le cœur de ses amis.En: Now, she walked proudly, knowing that, even on a cold winter morning, she had won the hearts of her friends. Vocabulary Words:icy: glacialthe dock: le quaieager: hâtethe classmates: les camaradesthe passion: la passionthe warships: les navires de guerremoored: amarrésthe guides: les guidesthe warship: le navire de guerrefamous: célèbrethe World War II: la Deuxième Guerre mondialegrumbling: râlaitbored: ennuyéthe courage: le couragethe crew: l'équipagethe storms: les tempêtesthe coasts: les côtesbrave: courageuxthe odds: les attentescaptivating: captivantsparking: pétillantthe enthusiasm: l'enthousiasmethe chatter: les bavardagescaptivated: captivéadmiration: admirationthe warmth: la chaleurthe applause: les applaudissementssurprised: surprisedelighted: ravieinspire: inspirer

Fluent Fiction - French: Love Amidst Duty: A Sailor's New Year Promise Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-12-31-08-38-20-fr Story Transcript:Fr: La neige tombait doucement sur la base navale de Brest.En: The snow was gently falling on the base navale of Brest.Fr: Les lumières de Noël scintillaient, illuminant le paysage hivernal.En: The Christmas lights were twinkling, illuminating the winter landscape.Fr: Les marins se préparaient pour la soirée du Nouvel An.En: The sailors were preparing for the New Year's Eve.Fr: L'air était froid, mais l'atmosphère était chaleureuse, pleine d'anticipation pour l'année à venir.En: The air was cold, but the atmosphere was warm, full of anticipation for the coming year.Fr: Chloé se tenait devant son restaurant, situé à quelques pas de la base.En: Chloé stood in front of her restaurant, located just a few steps from the base.Fr: Elle observait les marins qui passaient, son cœur battant à tout rompre.En: She watched the sailors passing by, her heart racing wildly.Fr: Elle pensait à Luc, l'officier dévoué qu'elle avait appris à connaître au fil du temps.En: She thought of Luc, the dedicated officer she had come to know over time.Fr: Ils s'étaient rencontrés plusieurs fois dans son restaurant, partageant des rires et des discussions tardives.En: They had met several times in her restaurant, sharing laughs and late-night conversations.Fr: Aujourd'hui, il devait partir pour une mission.En: Today, he was supposed to leave for a mission.Fr: C'était sa dernière chance de lui avouer ses sentiments.En: This was her last chance to confess her feelings to him.Fr: Luc était sur le quai, supervisant les préparatifs du départ.En: Luc was on the dock, overseeing the departure preparations.Fr: Son esprit était concentré sur sa mission, mais le visage de Chloé ne quittait pas ses pensées.En: His mind was focused on his mission, but the face of Chloé never left his thoughts.Fr: Il avait toujours mis son devoir en avant, mais ce soir, quelque chose de plus puissant luttait en lui.En: He had always put his duty first, but tonight, something more powerful was fighting within him.Fr: En voyant Chloé s'avancer vers lui, son cœur se mit à battre plus fort.En: Seeing Chloé advancing towards him, his heart began to beat faster.Fr: Elle marchait lentement à travers la neige, la détermination dans le regard.En: She walked slowly through the snow, determination in her gaze.Fr: Elle s'arrêta juste devant lui, prit une profonde inspiration et parla.En: She stopped just in front of him, took a deep breath, and spoke.Fr: "Luc," dit-elle, sa voix tremblante. "Je sais que tu pars ce soir. Mais je devais te dire... je t'aime. Depuis longtemps."En: "Luc," she said, her voice trembling. "I know you're leaving tonight. But I had to tell you... I love you. For a long time."Fr: Luc resta silencieux un moment.En: Luc remained silent for a moment.Fr: La neige tombait autour d'eux, et les lumières de la base clignotaient dans l'obscurité.En: The snow was falling around them, and the lights of the base blinked in the darkness.Fr: Puis, il esquissa un sourire timide.En: Then, he flashed a shy smile.Fr: "Chloé," répondit-il enfin. "Je pensais toujours que mon devoir passerait avant tout. Mais toi... tu es spéciale pour moi."En: "Chloé," he finally replied. "I always thought my duty would come first. But you... you are special to me."Fr: Leurs regards se croisèrent, et à ce moment, le monde autour d'eux sembla disparaître.En: Their eyes met, and at that moment, the world around them seemed to disappear.Fr: Leurs sentiments étaient réciproques, et malgré le départ imminent, il y avait de l'espoir.En: Their feelings were mutual, and despite the impending departure, there was hope.Fr: Alors que les feux d'artifice éclataient dans le ciel pour célébrer le Nouvel An, Luc et Chloé partagèrent leur premier baiser, une promesse silencieuse d'un futur incertain mais partagé.En: As fireworks burst in the sky to celebrate the New Year, Luc and Chloé shared their first kiss, a silent promise of an uncertain but shared future.Fr: Avec son cœur allégé, Luc monta à bord, prêt à affronter les défis, sachant qu'à son retour, Chloé serait là, l'attendant.En: With his heart lifted, Luc boarded the ship, ready to face the challenges, knowing that upon his return, Chloé would be there, waiting for him.Fr: Pour Chloé, ce soir marquait le début d'une nouvelle aventure, pleine de potentiel et d'amour.En: For Chloé, this evening marked the beginning of a new adventure, full of potential and love.Fr: Peut-être que cette année serait la leur, après tout.En: Perhaps this year would be theirs, after all. Vocabulary Words:the snow: la neigethe base: la basethe sailor: le marinthe anticipation: l'anticipationthe winter: l'hiverthe landscape: le paysagethe officer: l'officierthe mission: la missionthe dock: le quaithe departure: le départthe preparation: le préparatifthe gaze: le regardthe kiss: le baiserthe challenge: le défithe future: le futurthe heart: le cœurthe evening: la soiréethe conversation: la discussionthe laugh: le rirethe secret: le secretdedicated: dévouégentle: doucementshy: timidethe fireworks: les feux d'artificethe New Year: le Nouvel Anthe sky: le cielthe smile: le sourirereciprocal: réciproqueto breathe: inspirerto confess: avouer

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: New Year, New Start: A Love Story Beyond the Screen Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-12-29-08-38-20-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Det var en kall vinterkväll i Malmö, och snön låg som ett mjukt täcke över staden.En: It was a cold winter evening in Malmö, and the snow lay like a soft blanket over the city.Sv: Ljusslingorna från julen glittrade fortfarande i träden, och på balkongen satt Lotta med en filt runt axlarna och en kopp te i handen.En: The Christmas lights still twinkled in the trees, and on the balcony, Lotta sat with a blanket around her shoulders and a cup of tea in her hand.Sv: Inside in Stockholm satt Sven i sin minimalistiska lägenhet, modern men ensam.En: Inside in Stockholm, Sven sat in his minimalist apartment, modern but lonely.Sv: Allt han kunde tänka på var Lotta.En: All he could think about was Lotta.Sv: Lotta var allt annat än lugn.En: Lotta was anything but calm.Sv: Hon väntade på ett viktigt telefonsamtal.En: She was waiting for an important phone call.Sv: Ett samtal som skulle berätta om hennes hälsa.En: A call that would reveal information about her health.Sv: Sven jobbade hårt som ingenjör, men tankarna på Lotta gjorde att han hade svårt att koncentrera sig.En: Sven worked hard as an engineer, but thoughts of Lotta made it difficult for him to concentrate.Sv: Han ville inget hellre än att vara med henne.En: He wanted nothing more than to be with her.Sv: De pratade ofta i videochatt.En: They often talked on video chat.Sv: Deras ansikten lystes upp av skärmens ljus, och även om de var långt borta kändes det som de satt bredvid varandra.En: Their faces were lit by the glow of the screens, and even though they were far apart, it felt like they were sitting next to each other.Sv: Idag var det nyårsafton.En: Today was New Year's Eve.Sv: Klockan var nästan midnatt.En: It was almost midnight.Sv: Lotta log, men Sven kunde se oron i hennes ögon.En: Lotta smiled, but Sven could see the worry in her eyes.Sv: "Det känns som hela mitt liv hänger på det här samtalet," sa Lotta med en nervös darrning i rösten.En: "It feels like my whole life depends on this call," said Lotta with a nervous tremor in her voice.Sv: "Jag önskar jag kunde vara där med dig," sa Sven och tittade på Lotta genom skärmen.En: "I wish I could be there with you," said Sven, looking at Lotta through the screen.Sv: Hans hjärta värkte av att inte kunna hålla om henne.En: His heart ached from not being able to hold her.Sv: Tiden var inne.En: The time had come.Sv: Lotta's telefon ringde.En: Lotta's phone rang.Sv: De bestämde att Lotta skulle svara.En: They decided that Lotta would answer.Sv: Sven väntade nervöst.En: Sven waited nervously.Sv: Allt blev stilla för en stund.En: Everything became still for a moment.Sv: Lotta lyssnade, hennes ansikte förändrades från oro till lättnad.En: Lotta listened, her expression changed from worry to relief.Sv: Hon log ett stort leende när hon lade på.En: She flashed a big smile as she hung up.Sv: "Det var goda nyheter, Sven!En: "It was good news, Sven!Sv: Allt är bra."En: Everything's fine."Sv: Glädje fyllde Sven.En: Joy filled Sven.Sv: Han log tillbaka och kände en tyngd lyftas från sina axlar.En: He smiled back and felt a weight lift from his shoulders.Sv: Han hade också något att berätta.En: He also had something to share.Sv: "Jag har bokat en biljett.En: "I've booked a ticket.Sv: Jag är på väg till Malmö.En: I'm on my way to Malmö.Sv: Jag vill börja det nya året med dig."En: I want to start the new year with you."Sv: Lotta blev överraskad och glad.En: Lotta was surprised and happy.Sv: "Verkligen?En: "Really?Sv: Åh, Sven!"En: Oh, Sven!"Sv: De firade nyåret, anslutna via sina skärmar men förenade i hjärtat.En: They celebrated the new year, connected via their screens but united at heart.Sv: När klockan slog tolv skålade de tillsammans på avstånd, men båda visste att nästa år började tillsammans, på riktigt.En: When the clock struck twelve, they toasted together from a distance, but both knew that the next year would begin together, for real.Sv: Sven förstod nu djupt vad som verkligen betydde mest i livet, och Lotta lärde sig att dela sina känslor bara stärkte deras band.En: Sven now deeply understood what truly mattered in life, and Lotta learned that sharing her feelings only strengthened their bond.Sv: Snön fortsatte att falla tyst över Malmö, och i Stockholm förberedde Sven sig för en ny resa och ett nytt kapitel.En: The snow continued to fall silently over Malmö, and in Stockholm, Sven prepared for a new journey and a new chapter. Vocabulary Words:evening: kvällblanket: täcketwinkled: glittradebalcony: balkongenminimalist: minimalistiskalonely: ensamcalm: lugnimportant: viktigthealth: hälsaengineer: ingenjörconcentrate: koncentreraglow: ljusnervous: nervöstremor: darrningache: värkterelief: lättnadshare: delaconnected: anslutnaunited: förenadehearted: hjärtatoasted: skåladestrengthened: stärktebond: bandsilently: tystprepared: förbereddejourney: resachapter: kapitelexpression: ansiktedecision: bestämdesurprised: överraskad

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Winter Laughs & Lessons: A Hanukkah Obstacle Course Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-12-26-23-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: ביום קר של חורף, השדה של מחנה האימונים היה מלא בשלג קל, מכוסה קישוטים של חנוכה.En: On a cold winter day, the field of the machane ha'imunim was covered in a light snow, decorated with Hanukkah ornaments.He: נעם עמד ליד מסלול המכשולים עם מבט רציני בעיניים.En: Noam stood by the obstacle course with a serious look in his eyes.He: "היום נלמד איך לעבור את המסלול בלי תקלות," אמר.En: "Today we'll learn how to get through the course without any mishaps," he said.He: תמר, לצדו, חייכה בעדינות.En: Tamar, beside him, smiled gently.He: היא אהבה לראות את החיילים החדשים מנסים לעשות כל דבר עם חיוך גדול על הפנים.En: She loved watching the new soldiers try everything with big smiles on their faces.He: "נעם, אולי נכניס קצת כיף?En: "Noam, maybe we could add a bit of fun?"He: " הציעה תמר, מקווה להכניס קצת חיים לשגרה.En: Tamar suggested, hoping to bring some life to the routine.He: החיילים מצידם, נראו כבר מוכנים לשבור את המשמעת.En: The soldiers, on their part, seemed ready to break the discipline.He: בכל פעם שנעם הסביר איך לעבור את הקרש המאונך או הקפיצה מעל הבורות, אחד מהחיילים היה מחליק ומפיל את כולם לצחוק מתגלגל.En: Every time Noam explained how to get over the vertical plank or the jump over the pits, one of the soldiers would slip, sending everyone into a fit of laughter.He: נעם ניסה לשמור על רצינות.En: Noam tried to maintain seriousness.He: הוא המציא חוקים חדשים, "אסור להחליק על הבור!En: He invented new rules, "No slipping on the pit!"He: " הכריז, אבל התוצאה הייתה הפוכה.En: he announced, but the result was the opposite.He: כל ניסיון להקשיח את הכללים רק גרם לעוד יותר החלקות וצחוק.En: Every attempt to tighten the rules only led to more slipping and laughter.He: תמר, שלא הפסיקה לחייך, הציעה דרך אחרת, "בואו נעשה תחרות, המנצחים יקבלו סופגניות.En: Tamar, who hadn't stopped smiling, suggested another way, "Let's have a competition; the winners will get sufganiyot."He: " האווירה השתנתה מיד.En: The atmosphere immediately changed.He: החיילים החלו להתאמץ, אך מי שהחליק, קיבל סופגניה כפרס על הבידור שסיפק.En: The soldiers began to put in effort, but anyone who slipped received a sufganiya as a reward for the entertainment they provided.He: ואז קרה הרגע שכל המחנה חיכה לו.En: Then the moment everyone in the camp had been waiting for happened.He: נעם עצמו החליק על סופגניה שנראתה תמימה בעלת פני שלג, ונחת ישר לתוך ערמת לביבות שזה עתה טוגנו.En: Noam himself slipped on a sufganiya that looked innocently like a snow face and landed straight into a heap of freshly fried levivot.He: החיילים פרצו בצחוק חזק יותר מתמיד, וגם נעם לא יכול היה להתאפק ולפתוח בצחוק.En: The soldiers burst into louder laughter than ever, and even Noam couldn't hold back, joining in the laughter.He: לבסוף, נעם הבין שמשהו חשוב קרה.En: Finally, Noam realized something important had happened.He: לפעמים, הצחוק הוא כלי האימון הטוב ביותר.En: Sometimes, laughter is the best training tool.He: "אולי כדאי שנרגיש את רוח החג," הוא אמר בחיוך רחב.En: "Maybe we should embrace the holiday spirit," he said with a broad smile.He: תמר והחיילים הפכו את יום האימונים ליום חג חנוכה.En: Tamar and the soldiers turned the training day into a Hanukkah celebration.He: בזמן שהסופגניות הוגשו והלביבות התקררו, הם רצו יחד במסלול, והצחוק לא חדל.En: As the sufganiyot were served and the levivot cooled, they ran through the course together, and the laughter didn't stop.He: כך, בין נפילה קלילה אחת לשנייה, הבין נעם שהמשמעת והלימוד באים גם בצחוק, ותמר הבינה שהיא יכולה לשלב כיף וערך יחד.En: Thus, between one lighthearted fall and another, Noam realized that discipline and learning also come with laughter, and Tamar understood she could combine fun and value together.He: נס החנוכה כבר היה כאן, לא רק במבחן, אלא גם בלב של כולם.En: The ness Hanukkah was already there, not just in the test, but also in everyone's hearts. Vocabulary Words:ornaments: קישוטיםmishaps: תקלותobstacle: מכשוליםvertical: מאונךpits: בורותseriousness: רצינותatmosphere: אווירהcompetition: תחרותreward: פרסentertainment: בידורinnocently: תמימהcelebration: חגdiscipline: משמעתembrace: להרגישspirits: רוחheap: ערמהcool: להתקררrealized: הביןattempt: ניסיוןtraining: אימוןlighthearted: קלילהcombine: לשלבeffort: להתאמץlaughter: צחוקtogether: יחדslipping: להחליקbroad: רחבtighten: להקשיחserved: הוגשוvalue: ערךBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Soaring to Success: Lars' Winter Triumph at Holmenkollen Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-12-26-23-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Det var en iskald desemberdag i Oslo.En: It was an icy cold December day in Oslo.No: Holmenkollen stod stolt mot den snødekte himmelen.En: Holmenkollen stood proudly against the snow-covered sky.No: Folk var samlet i varme klær, lange skjerf og tykke luer, ivrige etter å se de modige skihopperne.En: People gathered in warm clothes, long scarves, and thick hats, eager to watch the brave ski jumpers.No: Blant dem var Lars, en ung, ambisiøs skihopper.En: Among them was Lars, a young, ambitious ski jumper.No: I dag var dagen han hadde ventet på.En: Today was the day he had been waiting for.No: Den store konkurransen var i gang, og han måtte prestere.En: The big competition was on, and he had to perform.No: Lars sto ved siden av sin gode venn, Signe.En: Lars stood next to his good friend, Signe.No: Hun så spent ut, men også litt nervøs.En: She looked excited, but also a little nervous.No: "Du klarer dette, Lars," sa hun og smilte oppmuntrende.En: "You can do this, Lars," she said with an encouraging smile.No: Hun hadde et kamera i hånden, klar til å dokumentere hvert eneste øyeblikk.En: She had a camera in her hand, ready to document every single moment.No: Ved siden av dem sto Henrik, en erfaren skihopper.En: Next to them stood Henrik, an experienced ski jumper.No: Han var Lars' mentor.En: He was Lars' mentor.No: "Været er ikke perfekt, men du har muligheten nå," sa Henrik.En: "The weather isn't perfect, but you have the opportunity now," said Henrik.No: "Husk å ha ro i hodet.En: "Remember to keep calm in your mind."No: "Vinden blåste over bakken, og snøfnuggene danset i luften.En: The wind blew across the slope, and snowflakes danced in the air.No: Lars kjente hjertet banke raskt i brystet.En: Lars felt his heart beating rapidly in his chest.No: "Hva om jeg mislykkes?En: "What if I fail?"No: " tenkte han.En: he thought.No: Men innerst inne visste han at han måtte forsøke.En: But deep down, he knew he had to try.No: Hans far, en pensjonert skihopper, var der også.En: His father, a retired ski jumper, was there too.No: Han fulgte nøye med fra sidelinjen, og Lars ønsket så inderlig å imponere ham.En: He watched closely from the sidelines, and Lars so desperately wanted to impress him.No: Da det ble Lars' tur, tok han et dypt pust.En: When it was Lars' turn, he took a deep breath.No: Han gikk gjennom de kjente bevegelsene i hodet.En: He went through the familiar movements in his mind.No: Vinden ulte, men han bestemte seg.En: The wind howled, but he made his decision.No: Han ville hoppe.En: He would jump.No: Han satte fart fra toppen, vinden slo ham imot, men han holdt fokus.En: He sped down from the top, the wind hit him, but he stayed focused.No: Hoppet var perfekt.En: The jump was perfect.No: Han fløy gjennom luften med styrke og stil, lengre enn han noen gang hadde fløyet før.En: He flew through the air with strength and style, further than he had ever flown before.No: Tilskuernes heiarop fylte luften da han landet trygt på snøen.En: The cheers of the spectators filled the air as he landed safely on the snow.No: En ny personlig rekord!En: A new personal record!No: Lars gliste fra øre til øre.En: Lars grinned from ear to ear.No: Signe hoppet av glede, og Henrik ga ham en anerkjennende klapp på ryggen.En: Signe jumped with joy, and Henrik gave him an approving pat on the back.No: Da kom faren bort.En: Then his father came over.No: Han så på Lars med et alvorlig blikk, deretter nikket han.En: He looked at Lars with a serious expression, then nodded.No: "Godt gjort," sa han enkelt.En: "Well done," he said simply.No: Disse ordene betydde alt for Lars.En: Those words meant everything to Lars.No: Men det var mer enn bare hans fars godkjennelse.En: But it was more than just his father's approval.No: Lars følte en ny selvtillit, en forståelse av at han hadde verdi uansett.En: Lars felt a new confidence, an understanding that he had worth no matter what.No: Holmenkollen lå badet i vinterlyset, og et snøteppe dekket bakken som et julekortbilde.En: Holmenkollen was bathed in winter light, and a blanket of snow covered the ground like a Christmas card picture.No: Det var jul, en tid for mirakler og nye begynnelser.En: It was Christmas, a time for miracles and new beginnings.No: For Lars var dette både slutten og starten på noe enda større.En: For Lars, this was both the end and the start of something even greater.No: Han hadde overvunnet seg selv – og i dette øyeblikket, var det nok.En: He had overcome himself—and in this moment, that was enough. Vocabulary Words:icy: iskaldambitious: ambisiøsencouraging: oppmuntrendementor: mentoropportunity: mulighetencalm: rochest: brystetfail: mislykkesretired: pensjonertsidelines: sidelinjenimpress: imponeredecision: besluttespectators: tilskuererecord: rekordapproving: anerkjennendeserious: alvorligconfidence: selvtillitunderstanding: forståelseworth: verdiblanket: snøteppemiracles: miraklerbeginnings: begynnelserovercome: overvunnetproudly: stoltnervous: nervøsdocument: dokumenteredecember: desemberslope: bakkenbreath: pusthowled: ulte

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: A Timeless Gift: Creativity Among Empúries' Ancient Ruins Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-12-24-23-34-01-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Entre les ombres antigues de les ruïnes d'Empúries, un vent fred bufava des del mar proper.En: Among the ancient shadows of the ruins of Empúries, a cold wind blew from the nearby sea.Ca: L'Oriol caminava amb cura, amb la bufanda tibada al voltant del coll, mentre contemplava les pedres mil·lenàries.En: Oriol walked carefully, with his scarf wrapped tightly around his neck, as he contemplated the millennia-old stones.Ca: Era l'hivern, i l'aire sota el cel gris s'omplia de l'olor de la sal marina.En: It was winter, and the air under the gray sky was filled with the scent of sea salt.Ca: Avui, com en altres anys, esperava amb ganes el Nadal.En: Today, as in other years, he eagerly awaited Christmas.Ca: Aquest any, però, volia fer un regal especial als seus amics, Montserrat i Guillem.En: This year, however, he wanted to give a special gift to his friends, Montserrat and Guillem.Ca: El problema sorgia en un detall que havia oblidat: no havia portat paper per embolicar els regals.En: The problem arose from a detail he had forgotten: he hadn't brought wrapping paper for the gifts.Ca: Mentre pensava en una solució, l'Oriol va veure trossos de terrissa antiga escampats pel terra.En: While thinking of a solution, Oriol saw pieces of ancient pottery scattered on the ground.Ca: "Potser...," va murmurar amb un sospir.En: "Maybe...," he murmured with a sigh.Ca: Amb cura, va recollir fragments petits i els va guardar a la butxaca.En: Carefully, he picked up small fragments and put them in his pocket.Ca: Després, es va endinsar més profundament en les ruïnes i va trobar fulles de parra, encara verdes malgrat el fred, enredades a una paret vella.En: Then, he wandered deeper into the ruins and found grape leaves, still green despite the cold, tangled around an old wall.Ca: "Tinc una idea," es va dir, i va començar a treballar.En: "I have an idea," he told himself, and began to work.Ca: Va utilitzar la terrissa com a decoració rústica i va embolicar els regals amb les fulles de parra, fixant-les amb fils improvisats de petites branques.En: He used the pottery as rustic decoration and wrapped the gifts with the grape leaves, fastening them with improvised threads of small branches.Ca: A poc a poc, els regals van prendre una aparença única, gairebé artística.En: Slowly, the gifts took on a unique, almost artistic, appearance.Ca: Per donar el toc final, va escampar una mica de sorra fina sobre les fulles, brillant com petites estrelles de mar a la llum de l'ocàs.En: To give the final touch, he sprinkled a bit of fine sand over the leaves, shining like tiny sea stars in the sunset light.Ca: De sobte, va sentir rialles familiars.En: Suddenly, he heard familiar laughter.Ca: Montserrat i Guillem arribaven.En: Montserrat and Guillem were arriving.Ca: Amb el cor bategant, Oriol amagà les restes dels materials emprats darrere les pedres mentre es posava dret, somrient com si tot estigués perfectament planificat.En: With his heart racing, Oriol hid the remnants of the materials used behind the stones while he stood up, smiling as if everything had been perfectly planned.Ca: Quan es van trobar, Montserrat va exclamar admirant les ruïnes, però ràpidament va fixar-se en els regals que Oriol duia al braç.En: When they met, Montserrat exclaimed admiring the ruins, but quickly noticed the gifts that Oriol carried in his arm.Ca: "Que bonic! És molt original, Oriol!" va dir en veure el treball manual amb les fulles i la terrissa.En: "How beautiful! It's very original, Oriol!" she said, seeing the handmade work with the leaves and the pottery.Ca: "No hi ha res semblant," va afegir Guillem, mirant de prop el detall dels fragments antics.En: "There's nothing like it," added Guillem, closely examining the detail of the ancient fragments.Ca: Oriol es va ruboritzar, conscient que tot havia sorgit d'un incident gairebé oblidat.En: Oriol blushed, aware that everything had come from an almost forgotten incident.Ca: Amb l'elogi dels seus amics, Oriol va somriure, sentint el caliu dins seu.En: With his friends' praise, Oriol smiled, feeling warmth inside him.Ca: Havia après que la improvisació, i sobretot la intenció, podien convertir un simple regal en quelcom especial.En: He had learned that improvisation, and especially the intention, could turn a simple gift into something special.Ca: Al final del dia, no era la perfecció del paper d'embolicar el que comptava, sinó els records creats junts entre les antigues pedres d'Empúries.En: At the end of the day, it wasn't the perfection of the wrapping paper that mattered, but the memories created together among the ancient stones of Empúries. Vocabulary Words:the shadows: les ombresthe ruin: la ruïnathe wind: el ventto blow: bufarthe scarf: la bufandawrapped: tibadathe neck: el collto contemplate: contemplarmillennia-old: mil·lenàriesthe scent: l'olorancient: antigathe gift: el regalthe problem: el problemathe detail: el detallto forget: oblidarthe wrapping paper: el paper d'embolicarthe pottery: la terrissascattered: escampatsthe fragment: el fragmentthe pocket: la butxacathe grape leaf: la fulla de parrato entangle: enredarthe thread: el filto fasten: fixarto sprinkle: escamparthe sand: la sorrato shine: brillarthe laughter: les riallesto hide: amagarto plan: planificar

Fluent Fiction - Danish: A Perfectly Imperfect Winter Romance in København Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-12-24-23-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Det var en smuk vinteraften i København.En: It was a beautiful winter evening in København.Da: Juletorvet summede af liv, og de små boder var dekoreret med blinkende lys.En: The Christmas market buzzed with life, and the small stalls were decorated with twinkling lights.Da: Duften af ristede mandler og varm gløgg fyldte luften.En: The scent of roasted almonds and warm gløgg filled the air.Da: Sne dalede blidt ned og skabte et idyllisk snedække over gaderne.En: Snow gently fell, creating an idyllic snow cover over the streets.Da: Søren gik nervøst igennem torvet.En: Søren walked nervously through the market.Da: Han havde én mission: at imponere Astrid.En: He had one mission: to impress Astrid.Da: Han var charmerende, men berømt blandt sine venner for at være lidt klodset.En: He was charming but famously clumsy among his friends.Da: I dag skulle det ændre sig.En: Today, that would change.Da: Søren havde planlagt at invitere Astrid på et glas gløgg; måske ville det være begyndelsen på noget specielt.En: Søren had planned to invite Astrid for a glass of gløgg; perhaps it would be the beginning of something special.Da: Han spottede Astrid ved en bod, hvor hun kiggede på håndlavede juledekorationer.En: He spotted Astrid at a stall where she was looking at handmade Christmas decorations.Da: Hun smilte til ham, da han nærmede sig.En: She smiled at him as he approached.Da: "Hej, Søren!"En: "Hi, Søren!"Da: sagde hun med sin velkendte muntre stemme.En: she said in her familiar cheerful voice.Da: Søren mærkede, hvordan hans håndflader blev fugtige af nervøsitet.En: Søren felt his palms grow sweaty with nervousness.Da: "Vil du have et glas gløgg?"En: "Would you like a glass of gløgg?"Da: spurgte Søren og pegede på den nærliggende bod.En: Søren asked, pointing to the nearby stall.Da: Astrid nikkede og gik med ham.En: Astrid nodded and went with him.Da: Søren købte to glas og følte sig som en ridder på vej for at imponere sin prinsesse.En: Søren bought two glasses and felt like a knight on a quest to impress his princess.Da: Mens de gik sammen igennem mængden, kom det uundgåelige øjeblik.En: As they walked together through the crowd, the inevitable moment came.Da: Søren ville vise en smart lille manøvre og drejede hurtigt med gløggen i hånden.En: Søren wanted to show a clever little maneuver and quickly turned with the gløgg in hand.Da: Men hans klodsethed sejrede, og han spildte hele glasset ud over sig selv.En: But his clumsiness prevailed, and he spilled the entire glass over himself.Da: Gløggen flød ned ad hans jakke, og han blev rød i ansigtet.En: The gløgg ran down his jacket, and he turned red in the face.Da: Astrid udbrød et lille grin, men hendes øjne viste kun varme.En: Astrid let out a small laugh, but her eyes only showed warmth.Da: Søren kiggede fra sin ødelagte jakke til Astrids smilende ansigt.En: Søren looked from his ruined jacket to Astrid's smiling face.Da: "Velkommen til dagens helt store show," sagde han og slog ud med armene, "jeg er netop blevet kronet til Kongen af Gløggspild!"En: "Welcome to today's main event," he said, spreading his arms wide, "I have just been crowned the King of Gløgg Spills!"Da: En lille gruppe omkring dem begyndte også at grine, og Søren bukkede dybt.En: A small group around them also started to laugh, and Søren bowed deeply.Da: Astrid holdt sig på maven af grin.En: Astrid held her stomach from laughing.Da: Søren duppede sig selv med et lommetørklæde, men det gjorde kun situationen endnu sjovere.En: Søren dabbed himself with a handkerchief, but it only made the situation even funnier.Da: "Du er jo skøn!"En: "You are wonderful!"Da: sagde Astrid og tørrede tårer af latter fra sine øjne.En: said Astrid, wiping tears of laughter from her eyes.Da: "Lad os gå en tur og se, hvad vi ellers kan finde på."En: "Let's take a walk and see what else we can get up to."Da: Søren smilede, lettet over at Astrid tog det hele med godt humør.En: Søren smiled, relieved that Astrid took it all in good humor.Da: De gik videre sammen gennem de snedækkede gader, og Søren indså, at det måske ikke handlede om at være perfekt.En: They continued walking through the snow-covered streets, and Søren realized that it might not be about being perfect.Da: Ofte var det bedre at være sig selv og have en god sans for humor.En: Often it was better to be yourself and have a good sense of humor.Da: Da de gik rundt blandt lysene og duftene, følte Søren sig lykkelig.En: As they wandered among the lights and scents, Søren felt happy.Da: Astrids smil varmerede ham mere end noget glas gløgg kunne.En: Astrid's smile warmed him more than any glass of gløgg could.Da: Det var en jul, han aldrig ville glemme.En: It was a Christmas he would never forget. Vocabulary Words:idyllic: idyllisknervously: nervøstimpress: imponereclumsy: klodsetinvite: inviterehandmade: håndlavedecheerful: muntresweaty: fugtigeknight: riddermaneuver: manøvrespilled: spildtebowed: bukkededabbed: duppedehandkerchief: lommetørklædesense of humor: sans for humorstalls: bodertwinkling: blinkenderoasted: ristedemission: missionquest: vejinevitable: uundgåeligewarmth: varmecrowned: kronetrelieved: lettetwandered: gik rundtscent: duftensnow cover: snedækkedecorated: dekoreretcharming: charmerendecrowd: mængden

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Rekindled Bonds: A Festive Reunion in Madrid's Heart Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-12-23-23-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: La Plaza Mayor de Madrid es un lugar mágico durante la Navidad.En: La Plaza Mayor de Madrid is a magical place during Christmas.Es: Luces brillantes cuelgan entre los edificios, y las tiendas del mercado navideño están llenas de joyas, juguetes y postres tradicionales.En: Bright lights hang between the buildings, and the Christmas market stalls are filled with trinkets, toys, and traditional desserts.Es: El aire es frío, pero huele deliciosamente a castañas asadas y chocolate caliente.En: The air is cold but smells delightfully of roasted chestnuts and hot chocolate.Es: La gente ríe, canta villancicos, y todo parece casi perfecto.En: People laugh, sing carols, and everything seems almost perfect.Es: Esteban camina por la plaza, sintiendo una mezcla de nostalgia y timidez.En: Esteban walks through the plaza, feeling a mix of nostalgia and shyness.Es: Hace años que no vive en Madrid, y ahora que ha regresado, todo le resulta familiar y extraño a la vez.En: It has been years since he lived in Madrid, and now that he's returned, everything feels both familiar and strange at the same time.Es: Recuerda muchas tardes pasadas aquí con sus amigos de infancia, Lucía y Mateo.En: He remembers many afternoons spent here with his childhood friends, Lucía and Mateo.Es: Hoy se han vuelto a reunir, y Esteban espera que el ambiente festivo les ayude a reconectar.En: Today, they have reunited, and Esteban hopes that the festive atmosphere will help them reconnect.Es: "Parece que todo sigue igual, pero todo ha cambiado," piensa Esteban mientras sus ojos buscan a sus amigos entre la multitud.En: "It seems like everything is the same, but everything has changed," thinks Esteban as his eyes search for his friends among the crowd.Es: De repente, ve a Lucía, que se acerca con una sonrisa, aunque sus ojos reflejan preocupación.En: Suddenly, he sees Lucía, who approaches with a smile, although her eyes reflect concern.Es: Mateo aparece poco después, saludándolos con su típica energía, aunque Esteban nota una sombra de inquietud detrás de su sonrisa.En: Mateo appears shortly after, greeting them with his typical energy, though Esteban notices a shadow of unease behind his smile.Es: Sentados en una terraza, rodeados del bullicio navideño, recuerdan viejas historias y anécdotas de la infancia.En: Sitting on a terrace, surrounded by the Christmas bustle, they remember old stories and childhood anecdotes.Es: Al principio, las risas fluyen fácilmente, pero Esteban siente una barrera invisible.En: At first, the laughter flows easily, but Esteban feels an invisible barrier.Es: Los años y las experiencias diferentes los han separado, y el tiempo parece haber creado distancias.En: The years and different experiences have separated them, and time seems to have created distances.Es: Finalmente, Esteban respira hondo y decide hablar.En: Finally, Esteban takes a deep breath and decides to speak.Es: "He vuelto, pero a veces siento que no encajo en ningún lado," confiesa.En: "I've come back, but sometimes I feel like I don't fit in anywhere," he confesses.Es: La plaza sigue viva a su alrededor, pero en ese momento, solo existe el círculo íntimo que forman los tres amigos.En: The plaza remains lively around them, but in that moment, only the intimate circle of the three friends exists.Es: Lucía baja la mirada, diciendo, "Mi familia quiere que siga sus pasos, pero no sé si es lo que realmente quiero."En: Lucía lowers her gaze, saying, "My family wants me to follow in their footsteps, but I don't know if that's what I really want."Es: Su confesión es espontánea, producto de compartir, tal vez, un alivio por no estar sola enfrentando dudas.En: Her confession is spontaneous, perhaps a relief from not facing doubts alone.Es: Mateo toma aire antes de hablar.En: Mateo takes a breath before speaking.Es: "Barcelona es genial, pero me siento perdido, como si no estuviera logrando nada."En: "Barcelona is great, but I feel lost, as if I'm not achieving anything."Es: Aunque esas palabras duelen, es un alivio decirlas.En: Although those words hurt, it is a relief to say them.Es: Los tres amigos se miran, sus problemas y temores flotando en el aire como las decoraciones que cuelgan arriba.En: The three friends look at each other, their problems and fears floating in the air like the decorations hanging above.Es: En ese instante, la conexión que Esteban buscaba renace.En: In that instant, the connection Esteban was seeking is reborn.Es: No porque hayan resuelto cada problema, sino porque comparten algo mucho más importante: la comprensión y el compromiso de apoyarse mutuamente.En: Not because they have solved every problem, but because they share something much more important: understanding and the commitment to support each other.Es: Deciden brindar por nuevas oportunidades y prometer que, pase lo que pase, se escucharán y estarán unidos a pesar de las distancias.En: They decide to toast to new opportunities and promise that, no matter what happens, they will listen and stay united despite the distances.Es: La noche llega y la plaza continúa su fiesta interminable.En: Night falls and the plaza continues its endless celebration.Es: Esteban siente un calor nuevo en su pecho.En: Esteban feels a new warmth in his chest.Es: La inseguridad ha dado paso a la confianza y sabe que, sin importar dónde esté, siempre encontrará un hogar en la amistad verdadera.En: The insecurity has given way to confidence, and he knows that no matter where he is, he will always find a home in true friendship.Es: Así, bajo un cielo invernal lleno de estrellas, Esteban, Lucía y Mateo se levantan de la mesa.En: Thus, under a winter sky full of stars, Esteban, Lucía, and Mateo rise from the table.Es: Caminan, dejan que sus pasos se pierdan entre la gente, sabiendo que ahora están más cerca que nunca.En: They walk, letting their steps blend into the crowd, knowing they are now closer than ever.Es: Contrario al frío que rodea, la sensación de pertenencia los abriga, prometiéndoles calor incluso en los días más fríos.En: Contrary to the surrounding cold, the feeling of belonging keeps them warm, promising them warmth even on the coldest days. Vocabulary Words:the square: la plazanostalgia: la nostalgiashyness: la timidezconcern: la preocupaciónshadow: la sombraunease: la inquietudterrace: la terrazahustle: el bullicioinvisible: invisiblebarrier: la barreraunderstanding: la comprensióncommitment: el compromisoconfidence: la confianzabelonging: la pertenenciafriendship: la amistadchildhood: la infanciastars: las estrellasmarket stalls: las tiendas del mercadotrinkets: las joyaschestnuts: las castañasdesserts: los postresreturn: el regresolaughter: las risascircle: el círculoopportunities: las oportunidadesdistance: las distanciasconfession: la confesióndoubts: las dudasrelief: el aliviochocolate: el chocolate

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: A Surprise Christmas Journey: Rediscovering Family Joy in Madrid Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-12-20-23-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: En las calles vibrantes de Madrid, el aire estaba lleno de la magia de la Navidad.En: In the vibrant streets of Madrid, the air was filled with the magic of Christmas.Es: Las luces brillaban en las ventanas y faroles, y el olor de castañas asadas y churros envolvía a quienes pasaban.En: The lights shone in the windows and streetlamps, and the smell of roasted chestnuts and churros enveloped those passing by.Es: Mateo, un padre cariñoso y dedicado, respiraba profundamente el aire fresco del invierno mientras sostenía las manos de sus hijos, Sofía y Javier.En: Mateo, a caring and devoted father, breathed in the fresh winter air while holding the hands of his children, Sofía and Javier.Es: Llevaba días planeando una sorpresa muy especial para su madre, Abuela.En: He had been planning a very special surprise for his mother, Abuela, for days.Es: Hoy era el día.En: Today was the day.Es: Mateo y sus hijos iban a visitar la casa de Abuela sin que ella lo supiera.En: Mateo and his children were going to visit Abuela's house without her knowing.Es: Quería ver la sonrisa en su rostro al abrir la puerta y encontrar a sus nietos.En: He wanted to see the smile on her face when she opened the door to find her grandchildren.Es: Sofía y Javier no sabían nada.En: Sofía and Javier knew nothing.Es: Sus miradas estaban llenas de curiosidad, preguntándose por qué papá estaba tan emocionado.En: Their eyes were filled with curiosity, wondering why Dad was so excited.Es: "Vamos a tomar un desvío", dijo Mateo con una sonrisa.En: "We're going to take a detour," said Mateo with a smile.Es: Era consciente de la multitud que llenaba las calles y del bullicio del mercado navideño.En: He was aware of the crowd that filled the streets and the hustle of the Christmas market.Es: Pero sabía que esto mantendría a sus hijos entretenidos.En: But he knew this would keep his children entertained.Es: "Esto es parte de la aventura".En: "This is part of the adventure."Es: El mercado navideño era un festival de colores y sonidos.En: The Christmas market was a festival of colors and sounds.Es: Los niños miraban maravillados los puestos decorados con guirnaldas y los artesanos vendiendo sus productos.En: The children looked in wonder at the stalls decorated with garlands and the artisans selling their products.Es: Mateo compró un gran saco de churros para compartir y mantuvo el ánimo alto contando historias de cuando él era niño y venía al mismo mercado con Abuela.En: Mateo bought a big bag of churros to share and kept everyone's spirits high by telling stories of when he was a child and came to the same market with Abuela.Es: El tiempo pasaba rápido entre risas y cuentos.En: Time passed quickly amid laughter and stories.Es: Mateo miraba el reloj con un poco de preocupación, pero finalmente se dirigieron hacia la casa de Abuela.En: Mateo looked at the clock with a bit of concern, but finally, they headed towards Abuela's house.Es: Al llegar, la casa estaba tranquila, excepto por las luces navideñas que empezaban a brillar justo en ese instante.En: Upon arrival, the house was quiet, except for the Christmas lights that began to light up at that very moment.Es: Un espectáculo hermoso.En: A beautiful sight.Es: "¡Sorpresa!En: "Surprise!"Es: ", gritaron Sofía y Javier con alegría cuando Abuela abrió la puerta.En: shouted Sofía and Javier with joy when Abuela opened the door.Es: Ella se sorprendió y una cálida sonrisa iluminó su rostro.En: She was surprised and a warm smile lit up her face.Es: Abrazó a sus nietos con fuerza, sintiendo el calor de la familia en esa noche fría de invierno.En: She hugged her grandchildren tightly, feeling the warmth of the family on that cold winter night.Es: La noche continuó entre risas y cuentos alrededor de la chimenea.En: The night continued with laughter and stories around the fireplace.Es: Mateo miró a su madre y a sus hijos, y sintió una profunda gratitud.En: Mateo looked at his mother and his children, and felt a deep gratitude.Es: Se dio cuenta de que estos momentos eran valiosos, que las tradiciones y los recuerdos son parte fundamental de la felicidad.En: He realized that these moments were invaluable, that traditions and memories are a fundamental part of happiness.Es: Mientras las luces navideñas brillaban afuera, Mateo vio que el viaje había sido más significativo de lo que había planeado.En: As the Christmas lights shone outside, Mateo saw that the journey had been more meaningful than he had planned.Es: A veces, las vueltas inesperadas hacen que lleguemos al destino justo a tiempo para lo que realmente importa: celebrar juntos y hacer de cada Navidad un recuerdo imborrable.En: Sometimes, unexpected turns bring us to the destination just in time for what truly matters: celebrating together and making each Christmas an unforgettable memory. Vocabulary Words:the air: el airethe smell: el olorroasted: asadasthe chestnuts: las castañasthe surprise: la sorpresathe grandchildren: los nietosthe detour: el desvíothe crowd: la multitudthe market: el mercadothe adventure: la aventurathe stalls: los puestosthe garlands: las guirnaldasthe artisans: los artesanosthe concern: la preocupaciónthe sight: el espectáculothe joy: la alegríathe warmth: el calorthe fireplace: la chimeneathe gratitude: la gratitudinvaluable: valiososthe memories: los recuerdosthe happiness: la felicidadthe journey: el viajemeaningful: significativothe destination: el destinounexpected: inesperadasto celebrate: celebrarunforgettable: imborrableto envelop: envolverthe hustle: el bullicio

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: A Heartwarming Christmas at the Budapest Orphanage Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-12-18-08-38-20-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A Budapest árvaház téli pompában áll.En: The Budapest orphanage stands in winter splendor.Hu: Odakint a hó lassan hullik, minden fehér, mint a kristálycukor a mézeskalácson.En: Outside, the snow falls slowly, everything is white like icing sugar on gingerbread.Hu: Bent édes fahéjillat tölti meg a levegőt, míg a gyerekek és a személyzet az árvaházat próbálják feldíszíteni karácsonyra.En: Inside, a sweet scent of cinnamon fills the air as the children and staff try to decorate the orphanage for Christmas.Hu: László, az árvaház igazgatója, gyengéd mosollyal a szívünkre.En: László, the director of the orphanage, has a gentle smile that touches our hearts.Hu: Bár kissé ügyetlen, mindig figyelmes és meleg szívvel gondol a gyermekekre.En: Although a bit clumsy, he always thinks of the children with attentiveness and warmth.Hu: Karácsony a kedvenc ünnepe, és elhatározta, hogy az idén mindenki számára igazán különleges lesz.En: Christmas is his favorite holiday, and he has decided that this year it will be truly special for everyone.Hu: Azonban most a dolgok kissé zűrzavarosak.En: However, things are a bit chaotic at the moment.Hu: Gizella, az okos és találékony gondozó, más megközelítéssel díszít.En: Gizella, the smart and resourceful caretaker, approaches the decorating differently.Hu: Kezében fonott kosár, tele csillogó díszekkel, mikor éppen megpróbálja eligazítani a plafonról lelógó girlandokat.En: With a woven basket full of sparkling ornaments in her hand, she tries to arrange the garlands hanging from the ceiling.Hu: A gyerekek körülötte viháncolnak, mindegyik segíteni akar, vagy legalábbis próbál.En: The children giggle around her, all wanting to help, or at least try.Hu: De aztán ott van István, a csintalan kis árva, aki mindig valami tréfán töri a fejét.En: But then there's István, the mischievous little orphan, who is always up to some prank.Hu: Ma felütötte a fejét az elhatározása, hogy egy kis viccet űz a szorgos segítőkkel.En: Today, he decided to play a little joke on the busy helpers.Hu: Egy lámpafüzért összegabalyított úgy, hogy azt azóta sem sikerült kibogozni.En: He tangled a string of lights in such a way that it still hasn't been untangled.Hu: A díszek?En: The ornaments?Hu: Pár törött, pár a fán látványosan félrecsúszott.En: Some are broken, others precariously askew on the tree.Hu: László az orra alatt mormogva próbál rendet teremteni.En: Muttering under his breath, László tries to establish order.Hu: "Ne aggódj, Gizella!En: "Don't worry, Gizella!"Hu: " mondja, kezét a levegőbe emelve.En: he says, raising his hand in the air.Hu: "A karácsony lényege a vidámság és a szeretet.En: "The essence of Christmas is joy and love."Hu: " Gizella csak elmosolyodik, és az egyik girlandba megpróbálja belecsempészni István megbontott csokiját, amit a fiú már félig megevett.En: Gizella simply smiles and tries to sneak István's half-eaten chocolate into one of the garlands.Hu: A gyerekek nevetése betölti a szobát, és még a legmakacsabb világítás is végül ragyogó fénnyel ég fel.En: The children's laughter fills the room, and even the most stubborn lights eventually blaze brightly.Hu: De az igazi kihívás csak most következik.En: But the real challenge is still to come.Hu: A látogatók hamarosan megérkeznek, hogy megnézzék, milyen szépen sikerült feldíszíteni az árvaházat.En: Visitors will soon arrive to see how beautifully the orphanage has been decorated.Hu: Ahogy a látogatók belépnek az ajtón, váratlanul minden fény kialszik.En: As the visitors step through the door, unexpectedly all the lights go out.Hu: Az áramszünet Gogolákcsként replikál, de László nem esik kétségbe.En: The power outage echoes like Gogolákcska, but László does not despair.Hu: Hirtelen ötlettől vezérelve, megkéri a gyerekeket, hogy együtt énekeljenek.En: Driven by a sudden idea, he asks the children to sing together.Hu: Gizella egy pillanat alatt csatlakozik hozzájuk, István hegedűvel a kezében bújik elő.En: Gizella joins them in a heartbeat, and István emerges, holding a violin.Hu: Az éneklés kezdődik, és a szívük zenél.En: The singing begins, and their hearts make music.Hu: A látogatók megilletődötten figyelik, ahogy az árvaház lakói egy bensőséges és őszinte előadást tartanak.En: The visitors watch in awe as the orphanage residents perform an intimate and sincere show.Hu: A hó lassan hullik odakinn, míg bent az emberek szíve melegszik.En: The snow falls slowly outside, while inside, people's hearts are warmed.Hu: A karácsony szelleme az árvaházban teljes pompájában ragyog.En: The spirit of Christmas shines in full splendor at the orphanage.Hu: László ráébred, hogy a legtökéletesebb pillanatok néha a legkaotikusabb helyzetekből születnek.En: László realizes that the most perfect moments sometimes arise from the most chaotic situations.Hu: A gyerekek minden mozdulata, minden dallama a szeretetet és az összetartozást hirdeti, ami karácsony igazi varázsa.En: Every movement of the children, every melody, proclaims the love and togetherness that is the true magic of Christmas.Hu: És a látogatók, bár talán káprázatos fényekre számítottak, mégis boldog mosollyal távoznak.En: And the visitors, although perhaps expecting dazzling lights, leave with happy smiles.Hu: Az árvaháznak sikerült elérnie, amit László annyira vágyott: a vidámságot és a békés ünnepi hangulatot.En: The orphanage has achieved what László desired so much: joy and a peaceful festive atmosphere. Vocabulary Words:orphanage: árvaházsplendor: pompacinnamon: fahéjclumsy: ügyetlenattentiveness: figyelmességchaotic: zűrzavarosresourceful: találékonyornaments: díszekgarlands: girlandokmischievous: csintalanprank: tréfatangled: összegabalyítottaskew: félrecsúszottmuttering: mormogásdespair: kétségbeesiksudden: hirtelenintimate: bensőségessincere: őszintechaotic: kaotikusproclaims: hirdetidazzling: káprázatospeaceful: békésfestive: ünnepiapproaches: megközelítéswoven: fonottlaughter: nevetésoutage: áramszünetawe: megilletődéstogetherness: összetartozásuncommon: szokatlan

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: When Christmas Lights Spark Dance in Barcelona's Heart Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-12-17-08-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: A Plaça Catalunya, l'ambient vibrava.En: In Plaça Catalunya, the atmosphere vibrated.Ca: Lluces de Nadal parpellejaven i al centre, l'arbre de Nadal brillava esplèndid sota el cel de tardor.En: Christmas lights twinkled and in the center, the Christmas tree shone splendidly under the autumn sky.Ca: Era un temps màgic a Barcelona, on l'aire fresc portava somriures i ulls brillants.En: It was a magical time in Barcelona, where the fresh air brought smiles and bright eyes.Ca: Arnau passejava sol, cercant inspiració.En: Arnau walked alone, seeking inspiration.Ca: Era un artista tranquil, sovint escodrinyant el món a través del seu quadern de dibuix.En: He was a quiet artist, often scrutinizing the world through his sketchbook.Ca: Per a Arnau, el bullici de Plaça Catalunya podia semblar massa, però avui s'havia atrevit a sortir.En: For Arnau, the bustle of Plaça Catalunya could seem too much, but today he had dared to go out.Ca: Martí, el seu millor amic, sempre li deia que fes un esforç per gaudir del soroll i la vida del món exterior.En: Martí, his best friend, always told him to make an effort to enjoy the noise and life of the outside world.Ca: En un racó de la plaça, Laia estava a punt per la seva actuació sorpresa.En: In a corner of the square, Laia was ready for her surprise performance.Ca: Ella era una ballarina amb energia inesgotable, buscant connexió amb altres ànimes.En: She was a dancer with inexhaustible energy, seeking connection with other souls.Ca: Portava dies planificant una actuació espontània amb la seva colla de ball.En: She had been planning a spontaneous performance with her dance crew for days.Ca: Avui tots es reunirien aquí per celebrar.En: Today they would all meet here to celebrate.Ca: Martí havia convençut Arnau a quedar per prendre un cafè, però en lloc d'això, Arnau es trobà atrapat pel ritme inesperat.En: Martí had convinced Arnau to meet up for a coffee, but instead, Arnau found himself caught up in the unexpected rhythm.Ca: Els ballarins començaren a moure's amb precisió i alegria, atraient l'atenció de turistes i locals.En: The dancers began to move with precision and joy, attracting the attention of tourists and locals.Ca: I allà estava Laia, al centre, amb un somriure radiant.En: And there was Laia, at the center, with a radiant smile.Ca: La música era captivadora, i Martí, amb un cop amistós al braç d'Arnau, l'encoratjà.En: The music was captivating, and Martí, with a friendly nudge on Arnau's arm, encouraged him.Ca: "Ves, participes!En: "Go, join in!"Ca: " deia amb entusiasme.En: he said with enthusiasm.Ca: Arnau, sentint-se ple de por però també de curiositat, va fer un pas endavant.En: Arnau, feeling full of fear but also curiosity, took a step forward.Ca: La seva timidesa vacil·lava davant aquella energia.En: His shyness wavered in the face of that energy.Ca: Laia va veure Arnau just quan la música canviava de ritme.En: Laia saw Arnau just as the music changed rhythm.Ca: Agafà la seva mà amb confiança i, sense parar el ball, li va xiuxiuejar, "Vine, balla amb nosaltres!En: She took his hand confidently and, without stopping the dance, whispered to him, "Come, dance with us!"Ca: " Era un moment de decisió per Arnau.En: It was a moment of decision for Arnau.Ca: Va respirar profundament i va seguir el corrent dels passos.En: He took a deep breath and went with the flow of the steps.Ca: Poc a poc, la seva inseguretat es dissolgué entre els moviments coordinats.En: Slowly, his insecurity dissolved amongst the coordinated movements.Ca: Arnau i Laia dansaren com si sempre haguessin estat duets.En: Arnau and Laia danced as if they had always been duets.Ca: La connexió era evident a cada gir i pas.En: The connection was evident in every turn and step.Ca: La màgia del moment es reflectia en els ulls de cada observador.En: The magic of the moment was reflected in the eyes of every observer.Ca: En acabar la cançó, els aplaudiments ompliren la plaça.En: When the song ended, applause filled the square.Ca: Amb el cor bategant ràpidament, Arnau se sentia viu, més inspirat que mai.En: With his heart beating rapidly, Arnau felt alive, more inspired than ever.Ca: "Et ve de gust un xocolata calenta?En: "Would you like some hot chocolate?"Ca: " va preguntar Laia, somrient.En: asked Laia, smiling.Ca: Arnau, encara sorprès per la seva pròpia valentia, acceptà.En: Arnau, still surprised by his own bravery, accepted.Ca: Asseguts al café de la cantonada, l'aroma de xocolata els envoltava mentre compartien històries i somnis.En: Seated at the corner café, the aroma of chocolate enveloped them as they shared stories and dreams.Ca: Les hores passaren sense adonar-se, i així va començar una nova amistat, plena de promeses i projectes futurs.En: The hours passed without them noticing, and thus began a new friendship, full of promises and future projects.Ca: Arnau, al final d'aquest dia inesperat, comprenguí que les millors inspiracions venien quan un s'obre al món, quan permet que la vida el sorprengui.En: Arnau, at the end of this unexpected day, understood that the best inspirations come when one opens up to the world, when they allow life to surprise them.Ca: I no podia haver trobat un millor aliat per aquest viatge que Laia.En: And he couldn't have found a better ally for this journey than Laia.Ca: Ara, el futur semblava brillant, envoltat de colors, dansa i caps de setmana plens de noves aventures.En: Now, the future seemed bright, surrounded by colors, dance, and weekends full of new adventures. Vocabulary Words:the atmosphere: l'ambientto twinkle: parpellejarsplendidly: esplèndidthe bustle: el bullicito scrutinize: escodrinyarthe sketchbook: el quadern de dibuixthe inspiration: la inspiracióthe corner: el racóthe performance: l'actuacióinexhaustible: inesgotablethe connection: la connexióthe dance crew: la colla de ballto convince: convèncerthe rhythm: el ritmeto attract: atraurethe locals: els localscaptivating: captivadorato encourage: encoratjarthe shyness: la timidesato whisper: xiuxiuejarthe decision: la decisiócoordinated: coordinatsthe observer: l'observadorto applaud: aplaudirthe bravery: la valentiato envelop: envoltarthe aroma: l'aromathe promise: la promesafuture projects: projectes futursto reflect: reflectir

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: How a Tech Mishap Turned into a Triumph of Heart and Innovation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-16-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在这个寒冷的冬季早晨，创业孵化器里充满了期待和紧张。En: On this cold winter morning, the startup incubator was filled with anticipation and tension.Zh: 一群满怀梦想的创业者们正在这里准备展示他们的创意。En: A group of dream-filled entrepreneurs were preparing to showcase their innovations here.Zh: 这个地方装修现代，宽敞明亮，墙上挂满了成功企业的海报，似乎在告诉每个来到这里的人，希望就在眼前。En: The place was modernly decorated, spacious and bright, with walls adorned with posters of successful companies, as if telling everyone who came here that hope was right in front of them.Zh: 李伟走进来，他的心跳得很快。En: Li Wei walked in, his heart beating rapidly.Zh: 他是一名充满激情的科技创业者，对创新有着无限的热爱。En: He was a passionate tech entrepreneur with an endless love for innovation.Zh: 今天，他们要在这里参加一场创业比赛，这是一个获得创业基金的机会。En: Today, they were here to participate in a startup competition, an opportunity to secure startup funding.Zh: 李伟的身边是他的朋友兼商业伙伴小宁。En: By Li Wei's side was his friend and business partner, Xiao Ning.Zh: 小宁是个务实的支持者，总能在关键时刻给出有用的建议和支持。En: Xiao Ning was a pragmatic supporter, always able to provide useful advice and support at critical moments.Zh: 然而，李伟心中有些忐忑。En: However, Li Wei was a bit uneasy.Zh: 他知道今天的竞争很激烈，其他团队的项目也都很出色。En: He knew the competition was fierce today, and the other teams' projects were also outstanding.Zh: 他担心自己的演讲不够特别，无法吸引评委们的注意力。En: He worried that his presentation might not be special enough to capture the judges' attention.Zh: 比赛开始，李伟和小宁站在他们的展台前。En: The competition began, and Li Wei and Xiao Ning stood in front of their booth.Zh: 李伟深吸一口气，他的计划是通过一次精彩的现场展示打动评委。En: Li Wei took a deep breath, planning to impress the judges with a brilliant live demonstration.Zh: 可是，就在准备开始时，他们的幻灯片突然出现了技术故障，无法播放。En: But just as they were about to start, their slideshow suddenly encountered a technical glitch and couldn't play.Zh: 李伟感到一阵慌乱，汗水从额头流下。En: Li Wei felt a wave of panic, as sweat trickled down his forehead.Zh: 这时，小宁轻轻拍拍李伟的肩膀，小声说道：“别慌，告诉他们我们的故事。”En: At this moment, Xiao Ning gently patted Li Wei on the shoulder and whispered, "Don't panic, tell them our story."Zh: 李伟点点头，深吸一口气，把手放下，抬起头来面对评委席。En: Li Wei nodded, took a deep breath, lowered his hand, and looked up to face the judges.Zh: “尊敬的评委们，大家好！”李伟开始即兴发挥。En: "Honorable judges, hello everyone!" Li Wei began to improvise.Zh: 他放弃了复杂的技术术语，转而讲述这个项目能为人们生活带来的美好改变。En: He abandoned complex technical jargon and instead talked about the positive changes their project could bring to people's lives.Zh: 他描述了一些真实的故事，讲述他们的产品如何帮助了一些无家可归者找到住处，以及如何通过技术使那些渴望学习的孩子获得教育资源。En: He described some real stories, explaining how their product helped some homeless people find shelter and how technology enabled eager-to-learn children to access educational resources.Zh: 他的故事非常感人，整个大厅里只有他的声音，评委们安静地聆听。En: His story was very moving, and the entire hall was filled only with his voice as the judges listened intently.Zh: 李伟的演讲结束时，一片掌声响起，这掌声让他感受到无与伦比的力量。En: When Li Wei's speech concluded, applause erupted, giving him an unparalleled sense of strength.Zh: 比赛结果揭晓，虽然李伟和小宁没有获得第一名，但他们的项目赢得了一项特别创新表彰，并被邀请参加一个重要的导师项目。En: The results of the competition were announced, and although Li Wei and Xiao Ning didn't win first place, their project received a special innovation award and an invitation to participate in a significant mentorship program.Zh: 这一切超出了他们的预期。En: This exceeded their expectations.Zh: 在离开孵化器时，李伟对小宁说道：“我今天学到了，适应能力比我以为的重要得多。”En: As they left the incubator, Li Wei said to Xiao Ning, "I learned today that adaptability is more important than I thought."Zh: 小宁微笑着点头：“是啊，有时候，人们更关注你的故事，而不是技术本身。”En: Xiao Ning nodded with a smile, "Yes, sometimes people care more about your story than the technology itself."Zh: 在这个冬天的早晨，李伟发现了自己新的可能性。En: On this winter morning, Li Wei discovered new possibilities within himself.Zh: 带着无比的信心和对未来的憧憬，他和小宁一起走向新的一天。En: With immense confidence and an eagerness for the future, he and Xiao Ning walked into a new day together. Vocabulary Words:incubator: 孵化器anticipation: 期待entrepreneurs: 创业者showcase: 展示adorned: 挂满fierce: 激烈outstanding: 出色presentation: 演讲demonstration: 展示glitch: 故障wave: 一阵patted: 拍拍abandoned: 放弃jargon: 术语enable: 使intently: 专注地applause: 掌声unparalleled: 无与伦比mentorship: 导师apped: 准competition: 比赛innovation: 创新pragmatic: 务实adaptability: 适应能力immense: 无比confidence: 信心eagerness: 渴望spacious: 宽敞modern: 现代critical: 关键

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Finding Voice: Axel's Lucia Day Revelation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-12-13-23-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Axel kände snön knarra under sina fötter när han gick genom kontorets parkering.En: Axel felt the snow crunch under his feet as he walked through the office parking lot.Sv: Vintermorgonens kyla bet i näsan.En: The winter morning's cold bit at his nose.Sv: Inne i byggnaden lyste ljus från fönstren mjukt i mörkret.En: Inside the building, lights softly glowed from the windows in the darkness.Sv: Det var Luciadagen och kontoret var pyntat.En: It was Lucia Day and the office was decorated.Sv: Överallt stod ljus och saffransbullar.En: Everywhere there were candles and saffron buns.Sv: Axel kände en blandning av nervositet och förväntan.En: Axel felt a mix of nervousness and anticipation.Sv: Inne i köket fixade Ingrid kaffe.En: Inside the kitchen, Ingrid was making coffee.Sv: Hon pratade livligt med Mats.En: She chatted animatedly with Mats.Sv: Hennes skratt ekade genom rummet.En: Her laughter echoed through the room.Sv: Ingrid, Axels yngre syster, var alltid i centrum.En: Ingrid, Axel's younger sister, was always the center of attention.Sv: Axel kände sig ofta bortglömd.En: Axel often felt forgotten.Sv: Men idag hade han en plan.En: But today he had a plan.Sv: Idag skulle han våga visa vem han var.En: Today he would dare to show who he was.Sv: Kontorets lunchrum doftade av färska lussekatter.En: The office lunchroom smelled of fresh lussekatter.Sv: Stjärngossar och tärnor utrustade sig med glitter och lingonriskransar.En: Star boys and maidens equipped themselves with tinsel and lingonberry wreaths.Sv: Musik strömmade mjukt ur högtalarna, och alla väntade på att festen skulle börja.En: Music flowed softly from the speakers, and everyone was waiting for the party to begin.Sv: När alla samlades för Luciatåget, andades Axel djupt.En: When everyone gathered for the Lucia procession, Axel took a deep breath.Sv: Det var nu eller aldrig.En: It was now or never.Sv: När de traditionsenliga sångerna tog slut, harklade han sig.En: When the traditional songs ended, he cleared his throat.Sv: "Ursäkta, kan jag säga några ord?"En: "Excuse me, can I say a few words?"Sv: sa han försiktigt.En: he said cautiously.Sv: Rummet tystnade.En: The room went silent.Sv: Alla blickar vändes mot honom.En: All eyes turned to him.Sv: Axel pratade om deras barndoms Luciafirande.En: Axel talked about their childhood Lucia celebrations.Sv: Han berättade om hur deras mamma alltid bakat lussekatter hela natten och hur de varje år klädde ut sig tillsammans.En: He told of how their mother always baked lussekatter all night and how every year they dressed up together.Sv: Hans röst blev mjuk när han mindes de gemensamma stunderna.En: His voice softened as he recalled the shared moments.Sv: Ingrid lyssnade noga, rörd av berättelsen.En: Ingrid listened intently, moved by the story.Sv: Mats log brett.En: Mats beamed.Sv: "Det här var precis vad vi behövde, Axel," sa han och klappade honom på axeln.En: "This was just what we needed, Axel," he said, patting him on the shoulder.Sv: "Så vackert sagt."En: "So beautifully said."Sv: Ingrid kom fram till Axel efter hans tal.En: Ingrid approached Axel after his speech.Sv: "Jag visste inte att du fortfarande kom ihåg allt det där," sa hon med en ny respekt i rösten.En: "I didn't know you still remembered all that," she said with a newfound respect in her voice.Sv: "Det var fantastiskt."En: "It was amazing."Sv: Axel kände sig lättare än på länge.En: Axel felt lighter than he had in a long time.Sv: Han hade vågat dela sin historia, och det hade gjort skillnad.En: He had dared to share his story, and it had made a difference.Sv: Resten av festen kändes mer avslappnad.En: The rest of the party felt more relaxed.Sv: De många ljusen och den glada stämningen kändes nu också inom honom.En: The many candles and the cheerful atmosphere now also felt within him.Sv: Axel hade funnit sin röst, och i ljuset av Luciadagen hade han blivit sedd.En: Axel had found his voice, and in the light of Lucia Day, he had been seen.Sv: En ny styrka fanns inom honom, och han lovade sig själv att aldrig bli osynlig igen.En: A new strength was within him, and he promised himself he would never be invisible again. Vocabulary Words:crunch: knarraanticipation: förväntancautiously: försiktigtgathered: samladesprofoundly: djuptglowed: lystebeamed: log brettlaughter: skrattsoftened: blev mjukcheerful: gladarecalled: mindesdifference: skillnadmentally: mentaltuncommon: ovanligfestivities: firandefreed: frisläpptestrength: styrkalucia: lushiasaffron: saffranequip: utrustadegentle: mjuktglow: lysainhale: andasshared: gemensammapromised: lovadeoverlooked: bortglömdthriving: frodaproclaimed: proklameradeinvisible: osynligintently: noga

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Daring Dive: Uncovering Hidden Wonders Beneath the Waves Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-12-09-23-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: בחוף הים השמש זורחת, והמים הכחולים ניצבים ברקע השקט של עולמם של איליאנה ונועם.En: On the beach, the sun is shining, and the blue waters stand in the quiet backdrop of the world of Iliana and Noam.He: היום, הם בטיול כיתתי לחקר החיים בריף האלמוגים.En: Today, they are on a class trip to explore the life in the coral reef.He: המדריכים עומדים ליד בקלות, אך איליאנה כבר חולמת על מה שמחכה לה מעבר לגבול המותר.En: The guides stand nearby easily, but Iliana is already dreaming of what awaits her beyond the permitted boundary.He: האזור מואר, הדגים זוהרים במאות צבעים, והאלמוגים מתפתלים בצורות מרהיבות.En: The area is illuminated, the fish glow in hundreds of colors, and the corals twist into marvelous shapes.He: איליאנה, סקרנית ואמיצה, רוצה להוביל את הדרך לשם עדיין לא התגלתה – אולי למצוא יצור ימי ייחודי ולהפתיע את כל הכיתה.En: Iliana, curious and brave, wants to lead the way to an undiscovered place—maybe find a unique sea creature and surprise the entire class.He: נועם, לעומת זאת, עומד לצידה, שקול ומתחשב, רגעים של חשש עוברים בליבו.En: Noam, on the other hand, stands by her side, cautious and considerate, moments of worry passing through his heart.He: "איליאנה, זה מסוכן.En: "Iliana, it's dangerous.He: המורים אמרו להישאר קרוב," הוא לוחש.En: The teachers said to stay close," he whispers.He: "אני יודע שאת רוצה להראות משהו מיוחד לכולם, אבל יש גבול.En: "I know you want to show everyone something special, but there's a limit."He: ""נועם, תהיה איתי.En: "Noam, be with me.He: נצא רק לכמה דקות ואז נחזור.En: We'll just go out for a few minutes and then return.He: אני רק רוצה לראות אם יש משהו באמת מדהים," היא מבקשת.En: I just want to see if there's something truly amazing," she requests.He: נועם מהמהם, ומסתכל סביב.En: Noam hums and looks around.He: הם דנים על זה לרגע, ולבסוף, כשנועם מחליט שהוא לא ישאיר אותה לבד, הם חוטפים רגע מהקבוצה והולכים לכיוון לא ידוע.En: They discuss it for a moment, and finally, when Noam decides he won't leave her alone, they steal a moment from the group and head in an unknown direction.He: כשהם מתרחקים, הים נפתח לעומק, ובפתאומיות הם רואים מראה קסום: מדוזה זוהרת, חיה יפהפייה שנראית כאילו יצאה מהאגדות.En: As they drift away, the sea opens to its depth, and suddenly they see a magical sight: a glowing jellyfish, a beautiful creature that seems straight out of a fairy tale.He: איליאנה עוצרת נשימה, צופה בה בהתלהבות.En: Iliana holds her breath, watching it with excitement.He: "וואו, נועם!En: "Wow, Noam!He: תראה!En: Look!He: זה מושלם," היא מתמלאת בשמחה.En: It's perfect," she fills with joy.He: אבל הלב של נועם מחסיר פעימה כשהוא שומע את קולות המורים קוראים מרחוק.En: But Noam's heart skips a beat when he hears the teachers calling from afar.He: "איליאנה, אנחנו חייבים לחזור," הוא מתעקש, חושש שהם יתפסו.En: "Iliana, we have to go back," he insists, fearing they will get caught.He: הם מסתובבים במהירות ומתחילים לשחות בחזרה.En: They quickly turn around and start swimming back.He: המים חמים והשמש מסנוורת, אך משהו בנועם מרגיש קל וביטחון פתאומי מפשט אותו.En: The water is warm and the sun blinding, but something in Noam feels light and a sudden confidence washes over him.He: כאשר הם חוזרים לקבוצה, נראה שאף אחד לא שם לב לחסרונם.En: When they return to the group, it seems no one noticed their absence.He: הם מצליחים להימנע מעונש ולהשתתף באופן שקט בטיול.En: They manage to avoid punishment and participate quietly in the trip.He: בערב, בפניהם את שרטוט במכחול על דף, איליאנה מתעדת את המדוזה ומוסיפה תיאור מפורט.En: In the evening, with a brush on paper, Iliana documents the jellyfish and adds a detailed description.He: ביום שאחרי חופשת החנוכה, את המעשה שלה שמה על לוח המודעות בכיתה והחברים מתתוודאים למראה שלא יאמינו בעצמם.En: The day after the Hanukkah vacation, she puts her work on the class notice board, and her friends become acquainted with a sight they wouldn't have believed themselves.He: איליאנה למדה כמה חשוב להקשיב להזהרות ולכבד את הגבולות, ולראות כמה ערך יש בעבודה משותפת.En: Iliana learned how important it is to heed warnings and respect boundaries, and saw the value in teamwork.He: ונועם קיבל בטחון ביכולותיו להחליט במצבים קשים, וגילה עניין מחודש בחיי הים שממתינים לו לחקור בעתיד.En: Noam gained confidence in his ability to make decisions in tough situations and discovered a renewed interest in the marine life waiting for him to explore in the future. Vocabulary Words:backdrop: רקעpermits: מותרilluminated: מוארtwist: מתפתליםmarvelous: מרהיבותcurious: סקרניתbrave: אמיצהundiscovered: לא התגלתהcreature: יצורunique: ייחודיwhispers: לוחשboundaries: גבולdirection: כיווןdrift: מתרחקיםglowing: זוהרתfairy tale: אגדותbreath: נשימהexcitement: התלהבותinsists: מתעקשcaught: יתפסוconfidence: בטחוןparticipate: להשתתףpunishment: עונשdocument: מתעדתdescription: תיאורacquainted: מתתוודאיםheed: להקשיבwarnings: הזהרותteamwork: עבודה משותפתdecisions: החלטותBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Heartfelt Gifts: Finding Treasure in Christmas Memories Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-12-07-08-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Lars kæmpede med sine følelser.En: Lars struggled with his emotions.Da: Han stod ved vinduet i den hyggelige hytte, mens snefugene stille dalede ned.En: He stood by the window in the cozy cabin, while snowflakes quietly drifted down.Da: Udenfor glimtede lysene fra det lokale julemarked.En: Outside, the lights from the local Christmas market twinkled.Da: Der var festlig musik og glade stemmer.En: There was festive music and joyful voices.Da: Det var vintersæson, og julen nærmede sig med hastige skridt.En: It was the winter season, and Christmas was approaching rapidly.Da: Lars ønskede at købe de perfekte gaver til sine gode venner, Johanne og Søren.En: Lars wanted to buy the perfect gifts for his good friends, Johanne and Søren.Da: De havde været der for ham i mange år.En: They had been there for him for many years.Da: Men valget af gaver var svært.En: But choosing the gifts was difficult.Da: Han ville ikke skuffe dem.En: He didn't want to disappoint them.Da: I dag følte han presset ekstra stærkt.En: Today, he felt the pressure particularly strongly.Da: Hyggens lys fra hytten varmede hans hjerte.En: The cozy light from the cabin warmed his heart.Da: Han besluttede sig for at tage turen til julemarkedet.En: He decided to make his way to the Christmas market.Da: Med håb i brystet gik han ad den sneklædte sti.En: With hope in his chest, he walked along the snow-covered path.Da: Boderne bugnede af skønne ting: håndlavede smykker, duftende lys og farverige julekugler.En: The stalls brimmed with beautiful things: handmade jewelry, fragrant candles, and colorful Christmas ornaments.Da: Men alt kørte rundt i hans hoved.En: But everything swirled in his mind.Da: Der var så mange muligheder!En: There were so many options!Da: Manden i en lille bod smilte venligt og bemærkede Lars' usikkerhed.En: The man at a small stall smiled kindly and noticed Lars' uncertainty.Da: "Skal du finde noget særligt?"En: "Are you looking for something special?"Da: spurgte han.En: he asked.Da: Lars tøvede, men svarede: "Ja, til mine venner.En: Lars hesitated, but replied, "Yes, for my friends.Da: Det skal være noget helt specielt."En: It must be something truly special."Da: Da fik Lars en idé.En: Then Lars had an idea.Da: Det er tanken, der tæller, tænkte han.En: It's the thought that counts, he thought.Da: Han valgte to håndlavede julekugler.En: He chose two handmade Christmas ornaments.Da: Den ene mindede ham om vinterferierne han havde tilbragt med Johanne, snefnug i sølv.En: One reminded him of the winter holidays he had spent with Johanne, with silver snowflakes.Da: Den anden, dekoreret med små træer, bragte minder om de udenlandsrejser han delte med Søren.En: The other, decorated with small trees, brought memories of the trips abroad he shared with Søren.Da: Lars kunne næsten mærke den varme fra kuglerne i sine hænder.En: Lars could almost feel the warmth from the ornaments in his hands.Da: Han indså, at det ikke var prisen, men historierne bag gaverne, der havde værdi.En: He realized that it wasn't the price, but the stories behind the gifts that had value.Da: Da han vendte tilbage til hytten, var Johanne og Søren der allerede.En: When he returned to the cabin, Johanne and Søren were already there.Da: Hytten duftede af gløgg, og pejsen knitrede beroligende.En: The cabin smelled of mulled wine, and the fireplace crackled soothingly.Da: Lars overgav sine gaver med sit hjerte bankende i spænding.En: Lars handed over his gifts with his heart pounding in excitement.Da: Johanne åbnede sin gave først.En: Johanne opened her gift first.Da: Hendes øjne lyste op, da hun så kuglen.En: Her eyes lit up when she saw the ornament.Da: "Den minder mig om vores skiture!"En: "It reminds me of our ski trips!"Da: udbrød hun.En: she exclaimed.Da: Lars åndede lettet op.En: Lars breathed a sigh of relief.Da: Søren smilede stort, da han så sin kugle.En: Søren smiled broadly when he saw his ornament.Da: "Den bringer så mange gode minder frem," sagde han hjerteligt.En: "It brings back so many good memories," he said heartily.Da: Lars' angst forsvandt.En: Lars' anxiety disappeared.Da: Han vidste nu, at hans venner forstod hans kærlighed, indpakket i juleglæde.En: He now knew that his friends understood his love, wrapped in Christmas joy.Da: Han havde lært, at det var forbindelsen, ikke selve gaven, der betød noget.En: He learned that it was the connection, not the gift itself, that mattered.Da: Den vinteraften i den lille hytte endte med, at venskabet blev fejret fuldt ud.En: That winter evening in the small cabin ended with the friendship being fully celebrated.Da: Sneen faldt fortsat blidt udenfor, mens Lars følte varme og tilfredshed indenfor.En: The snow continued to fall gently outside, while Lars felt warmth and contentment inside. Vocabulary Words:emotions: følelsercozy: hyggeligsnowflakes: snefugenedrifted: daledetwinkled: glimtedeapproaching: nærmederapidly: med hastige skridtgifts: gaverdisappoint: skuffepressure: pressetwarmed: varmedebrimmed: bugnedefragrant: duftendeornaments: julekuglerswirled: kørte rundthesitated: tøvedeuncertainty: usikkerhedhandmade: håndlavedereminded: mindedeabroad: udenlandsrejserrealized: indsåvalue: værdimulled wine: gløggfireplace: pejsencrackled: knitredepounding: bankenderelief: lettetbreathe: åndedebroadly: stortanxiety: angst