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Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Beyond Grades: The Autumn Lessons of Joyful Learning Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-11-18-08-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El vent suau d'una tarda de tardor agitava les fulles dels arbres al pati de l'escola Sant Jordi.En: The gentle wind of an autumn afternoon rustled the leaves of the trees in the courtyard of Escola Sant Jordi.Ca: Els passadissos eren plens de cartells acolorits amb dibuixos i treballs dels estudiants.En: The hallways were full of colorful posters with drawings and works by the students.Ca: Els pares entraven i sortien de les aules.En: Parents entered and exited the classrooms.Ca: Entre ells, hi havia la Núria, apressant el pas per arribar a la reunió amb el mestre de la seva filla.En: Among them was Núria, hastening her steps to reach the meeting with her daughter's teacher.Ca: Núria era una mare dedicada.En: Núria was a dedicated mother.Ca: Volia el millor per a la Júlia, la seva filla de deu anys.En: She wanted the best for Júlia, her ten-year-old daughter.Ca: Però últimament, estava preocupada.En: But lately, she was worried.Ca: Responsabilitats de la feina li impedia dedicar tant de temps a la Júlia com voldria.En: Work responsibilities prevented her from spending as much time with Júlia as she would like.Ca: Avui, volia acudir a la reunió per parlar amb el mestre, en Pere, i saber com anava la seva filla a l'escola.En: Today, she wanted to attend the meeting to talk to the teacher, Pere, and find out how her daughter was doing in school.Ca: A l'entrar a l'aula, va veure en Pere, un mestre jove i entusiasmat.En: Upon entering the classroom, she saw Pere, a young and enthusiastic teacher.Ca: El seu somriure era càlid i acollidor.En: His smile was warm and welcoming.Ca: "Hola, Núria", va saludar en Pere, fent-li un gest perquè s'assegués.En: "Hello, Núria," Pere greeted, gesturing for her to sit down.Ca: "Com et va?En: "How are you?Ca: Com està en Júlia a casa?"En: How is Júlia at home?"Ca: Núria es va sentir una mica incòmoda.En: Núria felt a bit uneasy.Ca: "Bé... bé", respongué, encara que tenia dubtes.En: "Well... well," she responded, although she had doubts.Ca: "Voldria saber si en Júlia està bé a l'escola.En: "I would like to know if Júlia is okay at school.Ca: Fa les tasques... però sembla estressada".En: She does her homework... but she seems stressed."Ca: En Pere va assentir, escoltant atentament.En: Pere nodded, listening attentively.Ca: "En Júlia és brillant", va dir,En: "Júlia is brilliant," he said,Ca: "però també he notat que pot estar una mica pressionada".En: "but I've also noticed that she might be a bit pressured."Ca: La reunió va continuar amb en Pere compartint històries i exemples del treball de Júlia.En: The meeting continued with Pere sharing stories and examples of Júlia's work.Ca: Quan va mencionar el projecte de creativitat, Núria va parar atenció.En: When he mentioned the creativity project, Núria paid attention.Ca: "Va fer un treball molt bonic sobre la tardor", explicà en Pere.En: "She did a very beautiful work about autumn," explained Pere.Ca: "Va escriure una història sobre un full que volia volar.En: "She wrote a story about a leaf that wanted to fly.Ca: Tenia imaginació i molta passió."En: It had imagination and a lot of passion."Ca: Les paraules de Pere van sorprendre a la Núria.En: Núria was surprised by Pere's words.Ca: No sabia que la Júlia fos tan creativa i tenia una imaginació tan rica.En: She didn't know that Júlia was so creative and had such a rich imagination.Ca: La va fer reflexionar sobre les seves expectatives.En: It made her reflect on her expectations.Ca: "Potser...", va començar a dir Núria.En: "Maybe...", Núria began to sayCa: "estic posant massa pressió perquè obtingui bones notes."En: "I'm putting too much pressure on her to get good grades."Ca: "El més important és que en Júlia sigui feliç aprenent", va suggerir en Pere amb un somriure suau.En: "The most important thing is that Júlia is happy learning," Pere suggested with a gentle smile.Ca: "La creativitat també és part de l'educació."En: "Creativity is also part of education."Ca: Núria va sortir de la reunió pensativa però alleujada.En: Núria left the meeting thoughtful but relieved.Ca: Va comprendre que no només els èxits acadèmics eren importants.En: She realized that not only academic achievements were important.Ca: L'alegria de la Júlia, el seu gaudi de l'aprenentatge i la seva creativitat també havien de ser valorats.En: Júlia's joy, her enjoyment of learning, and her creativity also needed to be valued.Ca: Aquell vespre, mentre es prepararaven per celebrar Acció de Gràcies amb amics expatriats,En: That evening, as they prepared to celebrate Thanksgiving with expatriate friends,Ca: Núria s'acostà a la Júlia, ara adormida amb un somriure als llavis.En: Núria approached Júlia, now asleep with a smile on her lips.Ca: "Demà, pintarem fulles de tardor", va murmurar,En: "Tomorrow, we will paint autumn leaves," she murmured,Ca: decidida a passar més temps nodrint la felicitat de la seva filla més enllà dels llibres de text.En: determined to spend more time nurturing her daughter's happiness beyond the textbooks.Ca: I així, Núria es va adonar que la clau no era només en les notes, sinó en l'amor per l'aprenentatge i la vida,En: And so, Núria realized that the key was not only in the grades but in the love for learning and life,Ca: i que això començava a casa, un full a la vegada.En: and that this started at home, one leaf at a time. Vocabulary Words:the leaf: el fullthe courtyard: el patithe poster: el cartellthe hallway: el passadísthe parent: el pareto hasten: apressardedicated: dedicadathe responsibility: la responsabilitatto prevent: impedirenthusiastic: entusiasmatattentively: atentamentthe creativity: la creativitatimagination: la imaginacióthe expectation: l'expectativathe pressure: la pressióto suggest: suggerirrelieved: alleujadato nurture: nodrirthe achievement: l'èxitjoy: l'alegriato paint: pintarautumn: la tardorthe textbook: el llibre de textthe afternoon: la tardathe meeting: la reunióstressed: estressadathe project: el projecteto reflect: reflexionarhappiness: la felicitatto realize: adonar-se

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Love and Rain: A Proposal in the Heart of Kalemegdan Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-11-16-08-38-20-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Калемегдан је био окупан јесењом светлошћу.En: Kalemegdan was bathed in autumn light.Sr: Дрвеће је имало златне и наранџасте боје, док су реке Сава и Дунав тихо текле у даљини.En: The trees wore golden and orange colors, while the Sava and Danube rivers flowed quietly in the distance.Sr: Никола и Мила су се шетали стазама тврђаве.En: Nikola and Mila walked along the fortress paths.Sr: Никола је био нервозан.En: Nikola was nervous.Sr: Данас је планирао да запроси Милу.En: Today, he planned to propose to Mila.Sr: Са собом је понео мали, светлуцави прстен.En: He had brought with him a small, sparkling ring.Sr: План је био једноставан, али савршен — запросити Милу на месту са најлепшим погледом на град.En: The plan was simple but perfect — to propose to Mila at the spot with the most beautiful view of the city.Sr: Мила није знала за његове намере.En: Mila was unaware of his intentions.Sr: Само је уживала у дану, ухвативши Николу за руку.En: She was simply enjoying the day, holding Nikola's hand.Sr: Био је то савршен јесењи дан.En: It was a perfect autumn day.Sr: До њих је стигао глас птица и шапат листова под ногама.En: The sound of birds and the whisper of leaves beneath their feet surrounded them.Sr: Али у позадини, Јован, Николин најбољи пријатељ, крадом их је пратио, забринут због црних облака који су се навлачили.En: But in the background, Jovan, Nikola's best friend, was stealthily following them, worried about the dark clouds gathering.Sr: "Никола, види то," рекла је Мила и показала на групу деце која су се играла у парку.En: "Nikola, look at that," Mila said, pointing to a group of children playing in the park.Sr: Никола се насмејао, али чим је окренуо главу, видео је да се небо мрачи.En: Nikola smiled, but as soon as he turned his head, he saw the sky darkening.Sr: Јован је пришапнуо: "Пожури, брате, киша долази.En: Jovan whispered: "Hurry up, brother, the rain is coming."Sr: "Стигли су до баштенске терасе са погледом на реке.En: They reached the terrace garden overlooking the rivers.Sr: Никола је осетио да му срце убрзано лупа.En: Nikola felt his heart racing.Sr: Спустио се на колено, али пре него што је успео да прича започне, капи кише пале су на његово лице.En: He knelt down, but before he could begin to speak, raindrops fell on his face.Sr: У секундима је киша постала пљусак.En: In seconds, the rain turned into a downpour.Sr: "Никола!En: "Nikola!"Sr: " рекла је Мила.En: Mila exclaimed.Sr: "Морамо да нађемо склониште!En: "We have to find shelter!"Sr: "Трчали су и нашли улаз у древну кулу, баш када је све око њих постало мокро и тешко.En: They ran and found an entrance to the ancient tower, just as everything around them became wet and heavy.Sr: Унутра, били су заштићени од кише.En: Inside, they were sheltered from the rain.Sr: Њихова одећа била је мало влажна, али осећали су се топло и безбедно.En: Their clothes were a bit damp, but they felt warm and safe.Sr: Док су се капи кише разбијале о камене зидове, Никола је поново накупио храброст.En: As the raindrops broke against the stone walls, Nikola gathered his courage once again.Sr: У интимној тишини туре, са кишом као јединим сведоком, извукао је прстен.En: In the intimate silence of the tower, with the rain as their only witness, he pulled out the ring.Sr: "Мила, желиш ли да проведемо цео живот заједно?En: "Mila, do you want to spend the rest of our lives together?"Sr: "Њено лице осветлило се осмехом који је растопио сваки његов страх.En: Her face lit up with a smile that melted away all his fears.Sr: "Да, наравно!En: "Yes, of course!"Sr: " рекла је.En: she said.Sr: Киша је почела да јењава.En: The rain began to subside.Sr: Сада их је обасјала мекана јесења светлост.En: Now they were illuminated by the soft autumn light.Sr: Никола је схватио да не треба увек све да иде по плану да би било савршено.En: Nikola realized that not everything needs to go as planned to be perfect.Sr: Понекад су најлепши тренуци они непланирани, у старој тврђави са само љубављу као водичем.En: Sometimes the most beautiful moments are the unplanned ones, in an ancient fortress with only love as their guide. Vocabulary Words:bathed: окупанautumn: јесењаfortress: тврђаваsparkling: светлуцавиintentions: намереwhisper: шапатstealthily: крадомgathering: навлачилиterrace: терасеoverlooking: са погледом наknelt: спустио сеdownpour: пљусакshelter: склоништеdamp: влажнаgathered: накупиоcourage: храбростintimate: интимнојwitness: сведокsubside: јењаваilluminated: обасјалаunplanned: непланираниancient: древнуmelancholy: меланхолијаovercast: облачанfluttering: треперењеbeckon: мамитиserenade: серенадаeavesdrop: прислушкиватиcelestial: небескиwistful: чежњиво

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Autumn Surprises: A Heartfelt Picnic in Kungsträdgården Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-11-15-23-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Kungsträdgården var täckt av höstens alla färger.En: Kungsträdgården was covered in all the colors of autumn.Sv: Träden var både kala och gröna, och löven låg som en färgsprakande matta över marken.En: The trees were both bare and green, and the leaves lay like a vibrant carpet over the ground.Sv: Det var en kylig novemberdag, men Linnea var fast besluten.En: It was a chilly November day, but Linnea was determined.Sv: Idag var det Oskars födelsedag, och hon hade planerat en överraskningspicknick.En: Today was Oskar's birthday, and she had planned a surprise picnic.Sv: Linnea hade alltid varit omtänksam och noggrann.En: Linnea had always been caring and meticulous.Sv: Hon älskade att göra sina vänner glada, särskilt Oskar.En: She loved making her friends happy, especially Oskar.Sv: De satt ofta och pratade under parkens stora ekar, och hon ville ge honom en dag att minnas.En: They often sat and talked under the park's large oaks, and she wanted to give him a day to remember.Sv: Men det fanns en sak Linnea inte talade om.En: But there was one thing Linnea did not talk about.Sv: Hon kände mer för Oskar än bara vänskap, men valde att fokusera på hans lycka.En: She felt more for Oskar than just friendship, but chose to focus on his happiness.Sv: Hon hade noggrant packat en korg med Oskars favoritsmörgåsar, kanelbullar och varm choklad.En: She had carefully packed a basket with Oskar's favorite sandwiches, cinnamon buns, and hot chocolate.Sv: Elin, deras gemensamma vän, hade också lovat att hjälpa till.En: Elin, their mutual friend, had also promised to help.Sv: Hon ställde fram allt under en av parkens stora kastanjer.En: She set everything up under one of the park's large chestnuts.Sv: Men himlen såg hotfull ut.En: But the sky looked menacing.Sv: Grå moln samlades långsamt, och vinden blev kallare.En: Gray clouds slowly gathered, and the wind grew colder.Sv: När Oskar och Elin kom blev han överraskad och glad.En: When Oskar and Elin arrived, he was surprised and pleased.Sv: "Det här är fantastiskt, Linnea!"En: "This is fantastic, Linnea!"Sv: utropade han och kramade henne.En: he exclaimed and hugged her.Sv: De satte sig på filten och började njuta av maten och värmen från chokladen.En: They sat on the blanket and began enjoying the food and the warmth from the chocolate.Sv: Men snart kände de de första regndropparna.En: But soon they felt the first raindrops.Sv: Linnea såg på Oskar och Elin.En: Linnea looked at Oskar and Elin.Sv: "Vad gör vi nu?"En: "What do we do now?"Sv: sa hon, och försökte dölja sin oro.En: she said, trying to hide her worry.Sv: Oskar log.En: Oskar smiled.Sv: "Låt oss gå till det där kaféet vid hörnet.En: "Let's go to that café around the corner.Sv: Det är mysigt där."En: It's cozy there."Sv: De samlade snabbt ihop filten och korgen.En: They quickly gathered up the blanket and the basket.Sv: Inne på kaféet var det varmt och inbjudande.En: Inside the café, it was warm and inviting.Sv: De satte sig vid ett litet bord nära fönstret, där regnet smattrade mot rutan.En: They sat at a small table near the window, where the rain pattered against the glass.Sv: Linnea kände värmen från koppen i sina händer och såg på Oskar.En: Linnea felt the warmth from the cup in her hands and looked at Oskar.Sv: Hon ville säga allt som låg henne nära hjärtat, men orden stannade innanför hennes läppar.En: She wanted to say everything that was close to her heart, but the words stayed inside her lips.Sv: Istället log hon och sa, "Jag är glad att vi kunde göra något speciellt idag."En: Instead, she smiled and said, "I'm glad we could do something special today."Sv: Oskar nickade och sken upp.En: Oskar nodded and beamed.Sv: "Det var den bästa överraskningen någonsin.En: "It was the best surprise ever.Sv: Tack, Linnea."En: Thank you, Linnea."Sv: De samtalade och skrattade medan de drack sin choklad.En: They chatted and laughed while drinking their chocolate.Sv: Linnea insåg att hon inte behövde skynda sig att avslöja sina känslor.En: Linnea realized she didn't need to rush to reveal her feelings.Sv: Det skulle komma en tid för det.En: There would be a time for that.Sv: Just nu värdesatte hon vänskapen och de stunder de delade.En: Right now, she valued the friendship and the moments they shared.Sv: När regnet smattrade på som bäst visste Linnea att även om känslorna fanns kvar, så var detta en dag att minnas.En: As the rain pattered down, Linnea knew that even though the feelings remained, this was a day to remember.Sv: Vänskapen hade blivit starkare, och hon hade funnit modet att inte skynda, både med sitt hjärta och med vädrets nycker.En: The friendship had become stronger, and she had found the courage not to rush, both with her heart and with the whims of the weather.Sv: Tids nog skulle hon våga säga mer, men nu var det nog att bara få vara nära.En: In time, she would dare to say more, but for now, it was enough just to be near. Vocabulary Words:bare: kalavibrant: färgsprakandechilly: kyligdetermined: fast beslutenmeticulous: noggrannchestnuts: kastanjermenacing: hotfullgathered: samladesraindrops: regndropparnainviting: inbjudandepattered: smattradereveal: avslöjawhims: nyckerbasket: korghugged: kramadeblanket: filtenfelt: kändesmiled: logexclaimed: utropadecozy: mysigttable: bordwindow: fönstretworry: orofriendship: vänskapcourage: modetrush: skyndacarefully: noggrantfavorite: favoritpleasant: trevligtheart: hjärtat

Fluent Fiction - French: Lost Love and Found Peace at Mont-Saint-Michel Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-11-15-23-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Sur la place de la cathédrale, l'animation de Mont-Saint-Michel était palpable ce jour de Toussaint.En: In the square of the cathedral, the animation of Mont-Saint-Michel was palpable this Toussaint day.Fr: Les feuilles mortes jonchaient le sol, rougeoyant sous la lumière faible d'un soleil d'automne.En: Dead leaves littered the ground, glowing red under the faint light of an autumn sun.Fr: Les touristes prenaient des photos, émerveillés par la beauté du lieu, tandis que le vent frais emportait les rires.En: Tourists took photos, amazed by the beauty of the place, while the fresh wind carried away the laughter.Fr: Étienne, posé au bord du tumulte, ressentait une tempête différente en lui.En: Étienne, sitting at the edge of the tumult, felt a different storm within himself.Fr: Les murmures de la mer approchante faisaient écho à ses souvenirs d'une époque révolue.En: The murmurs of the approaching sea echoed with his memories of a bygone era.Fr: Il était venu chercher quelque chose, une part de lui-même laissée ici, avec elle.En: He had come to find something, a part of himself left here, with her.Fr: Sophie.En: Sophie.Fr: Le nom résonna dans son esprit comme une douce mélodie.En: The name resonated in his mind like a sweet melody.Fr: Il se souvenait des marches qu'ils avaient gravies, main dans la main.En: He remembered the steps they had climbed, hand in hand.Fr: De la promesse du retour qu'ils s'étaient faite, dans la naïveté de leur jeunesse.En: The promise to return they had made, in the naivety of their youth.Fr: Mais Sophie était partie, laissant derrière elle un silence qu'Étienne n'avait jamais vraiment compris.En: But Sophie had left, leaving behind a silence that Étienne had never really understood.Fr: Aujourd'hui, il était là pour fermer le livre.En: Today, he was there to close the book.Fr: Alors qu'il contemplait la cathédrale majestueuse, une voix familière l'interrompit : « Étienne !En: As he contemplated the majestic cathedral, a familiar voice interrupted him: "Étienne!"Fr: » Luc, son ami d'enfance et témoin de ses émois, se tenait devant lui.En: Luc, his childhood friend and witness to his emotions, stood before him.Fr: Un sourire chaleureux aux lèvres, mais le regard empreint de sagesse et de secrets non dits.En: A warm smile on his lips, but his gaze filled with wisdom and untold secrets.Fr: Lorsqu'ils échangèrent des banalités, le cœur d'Étienne sombra sous le poids des années de questions.En: As they exchanged pleasantries, Étienne's heart sank under the weight of years of questions.Fr: Soudain, il osa : « Luc, que s'est-il passé avec Sophie ?En: Suddenly, he dared: "Luc, what happened with Sophie?Fr: Pourquoi est-elle partie ?En: Why did she leave?"Fr: » Luc hésita un instant, puis se tourna vers la mer qui s'avançait, imperturbable.En: Luc hesitated for a moment, then turned toward the sea that was advancing, unperturbed.Fr: « Elle t'aimait, Étienne.En: "She loved you, Étienne.Fr: Mais la vie était plus complexe qu'on ne le voyait.En: But life was more complex than we saw."Fr: » Il fouilla dans son sac et en sortit une enveloppe, jaunie par le temps.En: He rummaged in his bag and pulled out an envelope, yellowed by time.Fr: « Elle t'a laissé ceci.En: "She left you this.Fr: J'ai attendu longtemps pour te le donner.En: I've waited a long time to give it to you."Fr: » Surpris, Étienne prit la lettre d'une main tremblante.En: Surprised, Étienne took the letter with a trembling hand.Fr: L'écriture fluide de Sophie apparut sous ses yeux.En: Sophie's fluid handwriting appeared before his eyes.Fr: Il l'ouvrit là, dans l'ombre protectrice de la cathédrale.En: He opened it there, in the protective shadow of the cathedral.Fr: Les mots étaient doux, emplis de regrets et d'amour.En: The words were soft, filled with regrets and love.Fr: La cul-de-sac où il s'était perdu s'éclaira soudain.En: The dead end where he had lost himself suddenly became clear.Fr: Luc regardait, plein de compassion, alors qu'Étienne relisait plusieurs fois la lettre.En: Luc watched, full of compassion, as Étienne read the letter several times.Fr: Le poids de l'angoisse se dissipa doucement.En: The weight of anguish gently dissipated.Fr: Il leva le regard vers la mer, qui embrassait déjà l'îlot aux murailles.En: He raised his gaze toward the sea, which was already embracing the island with its walls.Fr: « Merci, Luc, » murmura-t-il.En: "Thank you, Luc," he murmured.Fr: En cet instant de marée montante, Étienne lâcha enfin tout ce qu'il avait retenu.En: In that moment of rising tide, Étienne finally let go of everything he had held onto.Fr: Il laissa ses souvenirs s'écouler avec les vagues, prêt à accueillir un nouveau souffle.En: He allowed his memories to flow with the waves, ready to welcome a new breath.Fr: En quittant la place, Étienne ressentit la paix qu'il cherchait depuis si longtemps.En: As he left the square, Étienne felt the peace he had been seeking for so long.Fr: Le Mont-Saint-Michel restait inchangé, témoin de son passé et architecte d'un avenir lumineusement incertain.En: Mont-Saint-Michel remained unchanged, witness to his past and architect of a luminously uncertain future.Fr: Une sérénité nouvelle l'accompagnait alors qu'il s'éloignait, les cloches de la cathédrale résonnant tel un hommage mystérieux aux amours perdus et retrouvés.En: A newfound serenity accompanied him as he walked away, the cathedral bells ringing like a mysterious homage to loves lost and found. Vocabulary Words:the animation: l'animationpalpable: palpablethe square: la placethe cathedral: la cathédralethe laughter: les riresthe storm: la tempêtethe echo: l'échobygone: révoluethe era: l'époquethe promise: la promessenaivety: naïvetéthe witness: le témointhe emotions: les émoisthe untold secrets: les secrets non ditsthe weight: le poidsto rummage: fouillerthe bag: le sacthe envelope: l'enveloppetrembling: tremblantethe handwriting: l'écriturethe shadow: l'ombrethe dead end: le cul-de-sacto dissipate: dissiperthe anguish: l'angoisseto embrace: embrasserthe barrier: les muraillesthe compassion: la compassionthe tide: la maréethe serenity: la sérénitéto accompany: accompagner

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Embracing Togetherness: A Youthful Journey in Namsan Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-11-15-23-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 서울의 중심에는 남산 한옥 마을이 있습니다.En: In the heart of Seoul, there is the Namsan Hanok Village.Ko: 이곳은 전통과 현대가 어우러지는 아름다운 장소입니다.En: This place is a beautiful area where tradition and modernity blend seamlessly.Ko: 가을이 찾아와, 단풍나무와 은행나무가 붉은색과 노란색으로 아름답게 물들었습니다.En: Autumn has arrived, and the maple and ginkgo trees are beautifully colored in red and yellow.Ko: 맑고 신선한 공기가 마을을 감싸고 있습니다.En: The clear and fresh air envelops the village.Ko: 오늘은 준이와 민서, 현이의 학교 프로젝트 발표날입니다.En: Today is the school project presentation day for Jun-i, Min-seo, and Hyun-i.Ko: 이곳 남산 한옥 마을에서 발표가 열립니다.En: The presentation takes place here in Namsan Hanok Village.Ko: 준이는 성실한 고등학생입니다.En: Jun-i is a diligent high school student.Ko: 그는 대학 입시를 앞두고 있어 많은 압박을 느끼고 있습니다.En: He feels a lot of pressure as he is preparing for college entrance exams.Ko: 무대에 서있는 동안 그는 특별히 더 긴장됩니다.En: While standing on stage, he feels especially more nervous.Ko: 발표 점수는 대학 입시에 매우 중요합니다.En: The presentation score is very important for college entrance.Ko: 그러나 준이는 감기로 인해 집중하기 어렵습니다.En: However, Jun-i finds it difficult to concentrate due to a cold.Ko: 공기는 차갑고, 그의 몸은 떨리고 있습니다.En: The air is cold, and his body is trembling.Ko: 준이는 잠시 고민합니다.En: Jun-i takes a moment to think.Ko: 혼자 발표를 진행하려다 목소리가 약해집니다.En: As he tries to proceed with the presentation alone, his voice weakens.Ko: 그때 민서와 현이가 준이의 옆으로 다가옵니다.En: At that moment, Min-seo and Hyun-i come up beside him.Ko: 그들은 준이를 돕기 위해 준비되어 있습니다.En: They are ready to help Jun-i.Ko: 민서가 발표 내용을 물 흐르듯 이어받습니다.En: Min-seo seamlessly takes over the presentation content.Ko: 현이는 직접 만든 그래프를 보여주며 내용을 설명합니다.En: Hyun-i shows a graph he made himself and explains the content.Ko: 결국 삼명의 발표는 훌륭했습니다.En: In the end, the presentation by the three of them was excellent.Ko: 선생님은 그들의 협동심을 극찬했습니다.En: The teacher praised their teamwork.Ko: 준이는 그제야 깨닫습니다.En: Only then does Jun-i realize.Ko: 친구들에게 도움을 구하는 것은 약함이 아닙니다.En: Asking friends for help is not a sign of weakness.Ko: 오히려 그것은 자신을 더 강하게 만드는 방법입니다.En: Rather, it's a way to make oneself stronger.Ko: 이제 준이는 친구들과 함께 협력하는 것의 중요성을 배웠습니다.En: Now Jun-i has learned the importance of collaborating with friends.Ko: 그는 마음의 무거움을 덜고, 앞으로의 길에서 친구들과 함께 할 것입니다.En: He eases his heavy heart and decides to move forward with his friends.Ko: 함께하는 마음을 배우고, 더 이상 혼자의 짐을 짊어지지 않을 것입니다.En: He has learned the spirit of togetherness and will no longer carry the burden alone.Ko: 그날 남산 한옥 마을은 고요히 저녁을 맞이했습니다.En: That day, Namsan Hanok Village quietly welcomed the evening.Ko: 그 속에서 번진 준이의 미소는 곧 그의 새로운 자신감을 반영했습니다.En: The smile that spread across Jun-i's face was soon a reflection of his newfound confidence.Ko: 그리고 바람에 날리는 단풍 잎들은 그들의 성공을 축하하는 듯 춤을 추었습니다.En: And the falling autumn leaves in the wind seemed to dance as if celebrating their success. Vocabulary Words:heart: 중심village: 마을blend: 어우러지다maple: 단풍나무ginkgo: 은행나무envelops: 감싸다diligent: 성실한pressure: 압박entrance exams: 입시concentrate: 집중하다trembling: 떨리다weakens: 약해지다seamlessly: 물 흐르듯content: 내용graph: 그래프praised: 극찬하다teamwork: 협동심realize: 깨닫다weakness: 약함collaborating: 협력eases: 덜다burden: 짐togetherness: 함께하는 마음quietly: 고요히welcomed: 맞이하다reflection: 반영confidence: 자신감celebrating: 축하하다falling: 날리는success: 성공

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Bridging Cultures: A Journey Through Indigenous Stories Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-11-13-23-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: בוקר אחד, במהלך הסתיו הקסום בקנדה, בית הספר בכפר הקטן התעורר לחיים.En: One morning, during the magical autumn in Canada, the school in the small village came to life.He: העלים הצהובים והכתומים כיסו את הקרקע, והשמיים התבהרו לאחר לילה קריר.En: The yellow and orange leaves covered the ground, and the sky cleared up after a chilly night.He: איתן, תלמיד סקרן, העלה את תיקו על גבו והתבונן בעוצם עיניים על הנוף הצבוע בצבעים זוהרים.En: Eitan, a curious student, put his bag on his back and gazed intently at the scenery painted in vibrant colors.He: "בוקר טוב, איתן," אמרה מרים המורה בחיוך כשהוא נכנס לכיתה.En: "Good morning, Eitan," said Miriam the teacher with a smile as he entered the classroom.He: מרים הייתה מורה מסורה, ותמיד הדגישה את חשיבות הכרת התרבויות השונות.En: Miriam was a dedicated teacher and always emphasized the importance of understanding different cultures.He: היום היה יום מיוחד - הכיתה של מרים עבדה על פרויקט חילופי תרבות עם הקהילה המקומית.En: Today was a special day - Miriam's class was working on a cultural exchange project with the local community.He: נועה, אחת מתלמידות הקהילה האינדיג'נית, הייתה אישה גאה בהיסטוריה והמסורות שלה, והיא התרגשה לשתף את חבריה לכיתה בסיפוריה.En: Noa, one of the students from the Indigenous community, was proud of her history and traditions, and she was excited to share her stories with her classmates.He: איתן, שהיה נרגש, אך גם מעט חושש, רצה להבין את המשמעות של הסיפורים והמסורות.En: Eitan, who was excited but also a little apprehensive, wanted to understand the meaning behind the stories and traditions.He: הוא שמע על התרבות האינדיג'נית, אך המעשים והאמונות היו לעיתים רחוקות מהידע המוכר לו.En: He had heard about Indigenous culture, but the actions and beliefs were often far from what he knew.He: הכיתה התכנסה בבית הקהילתי, מקום חם ומזמין, מלא ביצירות אמנות אינדיג'ניות.En: The class gathered at the community center, a warm and inviting place filled with Indigenous artwork.He: האווירה הייתה מיוחדת, עם ניחוח של עלים שנפלו ותבלינים של חג ההודיה שהתקרב.En: The atmosphere was special, with the scent of fallen leaves and spices of the upcoming Thanksgiving.He: נועה התחילה לספר סיפור על העץ הזקן שעמד על יד הנחל.En: Noa began to tell a story about the old tree standing by the stream.He: "העץ הזה מחזיק את רוח האבות," הסבירה נועה בקול רך ובהיר.En: "This tree holds the spirit of the ancestors," Noa explained in a soft and clear voice.He: "הוא זוכר כל סיפור שסיימנו לספר פה.En: "It remembers every story we've finished telling here."He: "איתן הקשיב בקשב רב, אך גם חש מעט בלבול.En: Eitan listened intently, yet also felt a little confused.He: הוא פנה אל נועה אחרי השיעור וביקש ללמוד יותר.En: He approached Noa after the lesson and asked to learn more.He: נועה חייכה והציעה לאיתן לבוא איתה לשמוע סיפורים ותפילות בערב.En: Noa smiled and suggested that Eitan join her to hear stories and prayers in the evening.He: באותו ערב, לאור המדורה ובין הקולות הנעימים, איתן התחיל להבין את הקסם של הסיפורים.En: That evening, by the light of the campfire and among the pleasant sounds, Eitan began to understand the magic of the stories.He: הוא נתן לעצמו להינשא בגלי המילים וסיפורי הנפש.En: He let himself be carried on the waves of words and tales of the soul.He: ברגע השיא של אותו הערב, כשנועה סיפרה סיפור על האחדות בין בני האדם והטבע, הבין איתן את המשמעות העמוקה שהייתה להם כל כך חשובה.En: At the pinnacle of that evening, when Noa told a story about the unity between humans and nature, Eitan understood the profound significance they held.He: זו לא הייתה רק אגדת עם, אלא חוויה שמחברת את כל הנוכחים.En: It wasn't just a folktale, but an experience that connected everyone present.He: איתן, מלא באור חדש, פנה סוף סוף אל מרים וחבריו לכיתה.En: Eitan, full of new light, finally turned to Miriam and his classmates.He: "אני מבין," אמר ברגש.En: "I understand," he said with emotion.He: "אני רואה איך הסיפורים שלהם מחברים בין עבר להווה, ואיך הם מאפשרים לכל אחד מאיתנו להרגיש שייך.En: "I see how their stories connect the past to the present, and how they allow each of us to feel belonging."He: "בסוף המפגש, התיישב איתן במקומו, נרגש ונפעם.En: At the end of the gathering, Eitan sat in his place, excited and awe-struck.He: הוא הבין שחייבים לגלות סקרנות פתוחה כדי לכבד ולהבין תרבויות אחרות.En: He realized that one must be openly curious to respect and understand other cultures.He: הסיפורים שנועה סיפרה פתחו עבורו דלת לעולם חדש של הערכה והבנה.En: The stories that Noa told opened a door for him to a new world of appreciation and understanding. Vocabulary Words:magical: קסוםcurious: סקרןgazed: התבונןemphasized: הדגישהapprehensive: חוששgathered: התכנסהinviting: מזמיןatmosphere: אווירהscent: ניחוחexplained: הסבירהancestors: אבותconfused: בלבולapproached: פנהcampfire: מדורהpinnacle: רגע השיאprofound: עמוקהsignificance: משמעותconnected: מחברתawe-struck: נפעםbelonging: שייךappreciation: הערכהdedicated: מסורהexchange: חילופיproud: גאהtraditions: מסורותbeliefs: אמונותartwork: יצירות אמנותspices: תבליניםunity: אחדותemotion: רגשBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Eva's Journey to Confidence: Embracing Growth with Grace Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-11-12-23-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Het was een frisse herfstochtend in Nederland.En: It was a crisp autumn morning in Nederland.Nl: De lucht rook naar natte bladeren en de wind blies zachtjes tegen de ramen van het grote familiehuis van Eva.En: The air smelled of wet leaves, and the wind gently blew against the windows of Eva's large family home.Nl: Binnen was het gezellig en warm.En: Inside, it was cozy and warm.Nl: De woonkamer was versierd met kleurrijke tekeningen van Sinterklaas en schoorsteenvulling.En: The living room was decorated with colorful drawings of Sinterklaas and chimney stockings.Nl: De geur van zelfgebakken pepernoten zweefde door het huis.En: The scent of freshly baked pepernoten wafted through the house.Nl: Eva zat op de bank, haar boeken dicht bij zich.En: Eva sat on the couch, her books close to her.Nl: Ze voelde zich zenuwachtig.En: She felt nervous.Nl: Vandaag was het de ouderavond op school.En: Today was the parents' evening at school.Nl: Het was voor haar een belangrijk moment.En: It was an important moment for her.Nl: Ze wilde laten zien dat ze haar best deed op school.En: She wanted to show that she was doing her best at school.Nl: Haar ouders, Bram en Lieke, hadden hoge verwachtingen.En: Her parents, Bram and Lieke, had high expectations.Nl: Ze hoopte dat ze hen trots kon maken.En: She hoped she could make them proud.Nl: Eva herinnerde zich wat haar leraar, meneer De Vries, had gezegd over haar laatste toets.En: Eva remembered what her teacher, Mr. De Vries, had said about her last test.Nl: “Goed gedaan, maar er is altijd ruimte voor verbetering.” Die woorden bleven in haar hoofd hangen.En: "Well done, but there's always room for improvement."Nl: Ze besloot om voor de ouderavond met meneer De Vries te praten.En: Those words stuck in her mind.Nl: Misschien kon hij haar advies geven.En: She decided to talk to Mr. De Vries before parents' evening.Nl: Toen ze op school aankwam, liep ze direct naar meneer De Vries' klaslokaal.En: Maybe he could give her some advice.Nl: "Hallo meneer," begon ze voorzichtig.En: When she arrived at school, she went straight to Mr. De Vries' classroom.Nl: "Ik maakte me zorgen over de ouderavond.En: "Hello, sir," she began timidly.Nl: Heeft u misschien tips voor me?"En: "I'm worried about parents' evening.Nl: Meneer De Vries glimlachte vriendelijk.En: Do you have any tips for me?"Nl: "Eva, je moet trots zijn.En: Mr. De Vries smiled kindly.Nl: Je werkt hard, en dat ziet iedereen.En: "Eva, you should be proud.Nl: Luister goed tijdens de avond en wees niet bang om vragen te stellen."En: You work hard, and everyone sees that.Nl: Eva knikte en voelde zich iets gerustgesteld.En: Listen carefully during the evening and don't be afraid to ask questions."Nl: Die avond, met haar ouders aan haar zijde, luisterde ze aandachtig naar meneer De Vries tijdens de ouderavond.En: Eva nodded and felt a bit reassured.Nl: Hij sprak over haar prestaties, hoe toegewijd ze was.En: That evening, with her parents by her side, she listened attentively to Mr. De Vries during the parents' evening.Nl: Maar hij wees ook enkele gebieden aan waar verbetering nodig was.En: He spoke about her achievements, how dedicated she was, but also pointed out some areas that needed improvement.Nl: Precies zoals hij had gezegd.En: Just as he had said.Nl: Eva voelde haar hart sneller kloppen.En: Eva felt her heart beat faster.Nl: Dit was het moment van de waarheid.En: This was the moment of truth.Nl: Haar ouders keken naar haar.En: Her parents looked at her.Nl: Ze wist dat ze kon kiezen om verdrietig te zijn, of om het positief te zien.En: She knew she could choose to feel sad or to see it positively.Nl: Ze besloot het laatste.En: She decided on the latter.Nl: "Bedankt, meneer De Vries," zei ze zelfverzekerd.En: "Thank you, Mr. De Vries," she said confidently.Nl: "Ik zal eraan werken."En: "I will work on it."Nl: Na de bijeenkomst gingen Bram en Lieke met Eva naar huis.En: After the meeting, Bram and Lieke walked home with Eva.Nl: Ze liepen samen over de met bladeren bedekte stoep.En: They walked together over the leaf-covered sidewalk.Nl: Thuis, in de woonkamer, omringd door Sinterklaas-versieringen, zei Lieke: "We zijn trots op je, Eva.En: At home, in the living room, surrounded by Sinterklaas decorations, Lieke said, "We're proud of you, Eva.Nl: We zien hoeveel moeite je doet."En: We see how much effort you put in."Nl: Eva glimlachte opgelucht.En: Eva smiled in relief.Nl: Het voelde goed.En: It felt good.Nl: Ze besefte dat ze niet perfect hoefde te zijn.En: She realized she didn't have to be perfect.Nl: Haar ouders hielden van haar, ook zonder perfecte cijfers.En: Her parents loved her, even without perfect grades.Nl: Ze leerde dat kritiek een kans was om te groeien.En: She learned that criticism was an opportunity to grow.Nl: En dat was wat ze nu zou doen.En: And that was what she would do now.Nl: Met opgeheven hoofd keek ze naar haar ouders.En: With her head held high, she looked at her parents.Nl: Ze voelde zich klaar voor de uitdagingen, vol vertrouwen en vastbesloten.En: She felt ready for the challenges, full of confidence and determination.Nl: Terwijl buiten de bladeren bleven vallen, begon Eva aan een nieuw hoofdstuk in haar leven, eentje waarin ze vertrouwen in zichzelf had gevonden.En: While outside the leaves continued to fall, Eva began a new chapter in her life, one in which she had found confidence in herself. Vocabulary Words:crisp: frischimney: schoorsteenstockings: schoorsteenvullingwafted: zweefdenervous: zenuwachtigexpectations: verwachtingenproud: trotsimprovement: verbeteringtimidly: voorzichtigreassured: gerustgesteldattentively: aandachtigachievements: prestatiesdedicated: toegewijdtruth: waarheidopportunity: kansdetermination: vastbeslotenheidconfidently: zelfverzekerdleaf-covered: met bladeren bedekterealized: besefteperfect: perfectcriticism: kritiekchallenges: uitdagingenscent: geurrelief: opluchtingchapter: hoofdstukcolorful: kleurrijkeadvice: adviessidewalk: stoepfocused: gefocustcarefully: goed

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Blending Traditions: A Heartwarming Family Compromise Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-11-12-23-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El sol d'octubre brillava sobre les fulles daurades que cobriren el jardí de la casa familiar.En: The October sun shone on the golden leaves that covered the garden of the family home.Ca: A dins, Montserrat estava enfeinada a la cuina, bullint una gran olla d'escudella amb la menta del pati.En: Inside, Montserrat was busy in the kitchen, boiling a large pot of escudella with mint from the yard.Ca: Era diumenge i tota la família venia a dinar.En: It was Sunday, and the whole family was coming for lunch.Ca: La llar de foc cremava suaument, escalfant l'ambient del menjador, on una taula llarga estava parada amb vaixelles que brillaven.En: The fireplace burned softly, warming the atmosphere of the dining room, where a long table was set with shining dishes.Ca: Pere, el fill de Montserrat, ja havia arribat amb les seves tres filles.En: Pere, Montserrat's son, had already arrived with his three daughters.Ca: Ell era un home d'idees noves, sempre ple d'entusiasme per canviar les tradicions.En: He was a man with new ideas, always full of enthusiasm for changing traditions.Ca: Avui, tenia una proposta.En: Today, he had a proposal.Ca: "Pare," va dir Pere somrient, "què et sembla si enguany fem les festes d'hivern a la muntanya? Podem provar coses noves, potser fins i tot fer un àpat diferent."En: "Father," Pere said with a smile, "how about we spend the winter holidays in the mountains this year? We could try new things, maybe even have a different meal."Ca: Montserrat va deixar la cullera i va girar-se cap a Pere amb el front arrugat.En: Montserrat put down the spoon and turned to Pere with a furrowed brow.Ca: "A la muntanya?" va repetir.En: "In the mountains?" she repeated.Ca: "Sempre fem el Nadal a casa, amb el pessebre i la sopa de galets..."En: "We always celebrate Christmas at home, with the nativity scene and the sopa de galets..."Ca: Laia, la filla gran de Pere, estava asseguda al sofà, observant la conversa.En: Laia, Pere's eldest daughter, was sitting on the couch, observing the conversation.Ca: Sabia que el seu pare tenia idees molt modernes, però també entenia el significat de les tradicions per la seva àvia.En: She knew her father had very modern ideas, but she also understood the significance of traditions for her grandmother.Ca: La tensió es palpava en l'ambient i Laia va decidir intervenir.En: The tension was palpable in the air, and Laia decided to intervene.Ca: "Per què no busquem una mica de compromís?" suggerí Laia.En: "Why don't we look for a bit of compromise?" Laia suggested.Ca: "Podem portar el pessebre a la muntanya i menjar els galets sota els estels. Així tindríem les dues coses."En: "We could bring the nativity scene to the mountains and eat the galets under the stars. That way, we'd have both things."Ca: Montserrat va mirar Laia, sorpresa.En: Montserrat looked at Laia, surprised.Ca: Pere va aixecar les celles, considerant.En: Pere raised his eyebrows, considering.Ca: Tots dos, amb l'ajuda de Laia, van reflexionar sobre l'opció.En: Both, with Laia's help, pondered the option.Ca: Després de la crema catalana, les discussions es van suavitzar.En: After the crema catalana, the discussions softened.Ca: Montserrat ho va pensar millor.En: Montserrat thought it over.Ca: "Laia té una bona idea," va admetre finalment.En: "Laia has a good idea," she finally admitted.Ca: "Podem provar-ho aquest any."En: "We can try it this year."Ca: Així, la família va trobar una manera d'acollir les noves idees sense perdre les seves estimades tradicions.En: Thus, the family found a way to embrace new ideas without losing their beloved traditions.Ca: Montserrat va comprendre que, per mantenir la família unida, era important adaptar-se, però també preservar el que és valuós.En: Montserrat understood that, to keep the family together, it was important to adapt, but also to preserve what is valuable.Ca: Quan les últimes fulles de la tardor van caure, la casa de Montserrat es va omplir d'una nova esperança per al futur, amb la calidesa d'un amor familiar renovat.En: When the last autumn leaves fell, Montserrat's house was filled with a new hope for the future, with the warmth of a renewed family love. Vocabulary Words:the sun: el solthe leaves: les fullesthe fireplace: la llar de focto shine: brillarto boil: bullirto burn: cremarenthusiasm: entusiasmethe tension: la tensiócompromise: compromísthe mountain: la muntanyathe spoon: la cullerapalpable: palpableto ponder: reflexionarthe hope: l'esperançato adapt: adaptar-sevaluable: valuósthe brow: el frontto intervene: intervenirmodern: modernesto admit: admetreto preserve: preservarto suggest: suggerirto observe: observarthe nativity scene: el pessebreto celebrate: celebrarfull of: ple dethe dining room: el menjadorthe dishes: les vaixelleswith a furrowed brow: amb el front arrugatto embrace: acollir

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: When Music Meets Imagery: A Budapest Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-11-12-23-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A Széchenyi Gyógyfürdő gőze felett úszott a hűvös, őszi levegő, és a levelek színes takarót terítettek Budapest látványos neobarokk épületére.En: The steam above the Széchenyi Gyógyfürdő floated in the cool autumn air, and the leaves laid a colorful blanket over Budapest's spectacular neo-baroque building.Hu: Az emberek mosolyogva pihentek a medencék meleg vizében.En: People smiled and relaxed in the warm water of the pools.Hu: Áron, egy csendes fotós, a medence szélén üldögélt, szemével a következő nagy projektjét kutatta.En: Áron, a quiet photographer, sat at the edge of the pool, searching with his eyes for his next big project.Hu: Komoly, kutató tekintete a felszín hullámait követte.En: His serious, investigative gaze followed the surface waves.Hu: Zsófia belépett a szabadtéri medencébe, a hétköznapi rohanástól menekülve.En: Zsófia entered the outdoor pool, escaping the weekday rush.Hu: Vidám, zsebében mindig volt egy dallam.En: Cheerful, she always carried a tune in her pocket.Hu: Ma is elhozta a jókedvét.En: Today, she also brought her good spirits.Hu: Alig várta a Márton-napi programokat, a sok libafogást és az újbor kóstolást.En: She was eagerly looking forward to the Márton-day events, the many goose dishes, and the new wine tasting.Hu: Áron figyelte, ahogy Zsófia nevetett és beszélgetett más emberekkel.En: Áron watched as Zsófia laughed and chatted with other people.Hu: Látta, ahogy a zene ritmusára mozdult, egy láthatatlan dallamot követve.En: He saw how she moved to the rhythm of the music, following an invisible melody.Hu: Áron szíve gyorsan vert, de továbbra is habozott megszólítani őt.En: Áron's heart beat fast, but he still hesitated to approach her.Hu: Emese, egy kedves ismerős, aki hirtelen megjelent, elkapta Áron habozó tekintetét.En: Emese, a kind acquaintance who suddenly appeared, caught Áron's hesitant gaze.Hu: „Gyere, csatlakozz hozzánk!En: "Come, join us!"Hu: ” – hívta, és Áron nem tudott ellenállni a hívásnak.En: she called, and Áron couldn't resist the invitation.Hu: A beszélgetés közepette Emese bemutatta Áront Zsófiának.En: In the middle of the conversation, Emese introduced Áron to Zsófia.Hu: „Ő Áron, egy nagyszerű fotós.En: "This is Áron, a great photographer.Hu: Olyan képeket készít, amiket öröm nézni.En: He creates pictures that are a joy to look at."Hu: ” Zsófia mosolya ragyogó volt, akár a nap a felhők közt.En: Zsófia's smile was as radiant as the sun between the clouds.Hu: „És te?En: "And you?"Hu: ” – kérdezte Áron félénken.En: Áron asked shyly.Hu: „Mit szeretsz?En: "What do you love?"Hu: ” Zsófia felnevetett.En: Zsófia laughed.Hu: „Zenét tanítok.En: "I teach music.Hu: Imádom a dallamokat és a harmóniát.En: I love melodies and harmony.Hu: Az élet megannyi hangja csodálatos.En: The many sounds of life are wonderful."Hu: ”Az őszi levegő hűvös volt, de a szívük melegedett az inspiráló beszélgetésektől.En: The autumn air was cool, but their hearts warmed from the inspiring conversation.Hu: Áron és Zsófia beszélgetése könnyedén folyt tovább, mintha az idő megállt volna.En: Áron and Zsófia's conversation flowed easily, as if time had stopped.Hu: Áron fellelkesült Zsófia szenvedélyétől.En: Áron was excited by Zsófia's passion.Hu: „A zene remek témát adhat a következő kiállításomhoz,” - mondta izgatottan.En: "Music could be a great theme for my next exhibition," he said excitedly.Hu: „Örülnék, ha segítenél megtalálni a megfelelő pillanatokat.En: "I would be glad if you helped me find the right moments."Hu: ”Zsófia szíve melegséggel telt meg.En: Zsófia's heart filled with warmth.Hu: „Szívesen segítek,” – válaszolta.En: "I would love to help," she replied.Hu: „Örülök, hogy találkoztunk.En: "I'm glad we met."Hu: ”A hideg őszi levegő ellenére Áron már nem érzett félelmet.En: Despite the cold autumn air, Áron no longer felt fear.Hu: Az új ötletekkel és barátsággal gazdagabban lépett a jövőbe.En: Enriched with new ideas and friendship, he stepped into the future.Hu: Zsófia pedig még inkább élvezte a hétvégéket, új barátot nyerve.En: Zsófia, in turn, enjoyed her weekends even more, having gained a new friend.Hu: Így Áron és Zsófia közös utat találtak egymás felé, ahol a zene és kép együtt mesélt történeteket.En: Thus, Áron and Zsófia found a shared path towards each other, where music and images together told stories.Hu: És minden jel arra mutatott, hogy Márton napja óta annak a valaminek csak a kezdetét látták.En: And all signs indicated that since Márton day, they had only seen the beginning of something. Vocabulary Words:steam: gőzautumn: ősziblanket: takaróspectacular: látványosneo-baroque: neobarokkinvestigative: kutatógaze: tekintetsurface: felszínweekday: hétköznapieagerly: aliginvisible: láthatatlanhesitated: habozottacquaintance: ismerősinvitation: hívásradiant: ragyogóharmony: harmóniainspiring: inspirálóconversation: beszélgetéspassion: szenvedélyexhibition: kiállításmoments: pillanatokfear: félelemenriched: gazdagabbanfriendship: barátságshared: közöspath: útimages: képstories: történeteketsigns: jelbeginning: kezdetét

Fluent Fiction - French: A Serendipitous Encounter: Love and Art in the Luxembourg Gardens Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-11-11-08-38-20-fr Story Transcript:Fr: L'air automnal était frais et revigorant dans le Jardin du Luxembourg.En: The autumnal air was fresh and invigorating in the Jardin du Luxembourg.Fr: Les feuilles dorées craquaient sous les pieds d'Éloise alors qu'elle se promenait lentement, respirant l'air pur et cherchant à apaiser son cœur brisé.En: The golden leaves crunched under Éloise's feet as she strolled slowly, breathing in the pure air and trying to soothe her broken heart.Fr: Elle avait l'habitude de venir ici pour peindre, attirée par la beauté des lieux et la tranquillité qui les enveloppait.En: She was used to coming here to paint, drawn by the beauty of the place and the tranquility that enveloped it.Fr: Aujourd'hui, comme tant d'autres jours, elle espérait trouver l'inspiration.En: Today, like so many other days, she hoped to find inspiration.Fr: Non loin de là, Thibault, un écrivain en quête de mots, était assis sur un banc, un cahier ouvert sur ses genoux.En: Not far away, Thibault, a writer in search of words, was sitting on a bench, an open notebook on his lap.Fr: Il observait les gens, espérant que leurs histoires lui donneraient l'élan créatif dont il avait tant besoin.En: He watched people, hoping their stories would give him the creative boost he so desperately needed.Fr: Écrivain de nature introspective, il doutait souvent de la valeur de ses propres mots.En: A writer by nature introspective, he often doubted the worth of his own words.Fr: L'automne lui semblait à la fois une fin et un début, une métaphore parfaite pour sa lutte intérieure.En: Autumn seemed to him both an end and a beginning, a perfect metaphor for his inner struggle.Fr: Colette, une femme âgée, connue pour sa sagesse et sa gentillesse, se promenait aussi dans le jardin.En: Colette, an elderly woman known for her wisdom and kindness, was also strolling in the garden.Fr: Elle adorait les conversations impromptues et les rencontres inattendues.En: She loved impromptu conversations and unexpected encounters.Fr: Voyant Thibault seul, elle s'approcha avec un sourire bienveillant.En: Seeing Thibault alone, she approached with a benevolent smile.Fr: Elle avait remarqué Éloise, et elle avait un pressentiment que ces deux-là avaient besoin de se rencontrer.En: She had noticed Éloise, and had a feeling that these two needed to meet.Fr: « Bonjour, jeune homme », dit Colette, s'asseyant à côté de Thibault.En: "Bonjour, jeune homme," said Colette, sitting down next to Thibault.Fr: « Vous semblez réfléchir profondément.En: "You seem to be deep in thought."Fr: » Thibault sourit timidement et acquiesça.En: Thibault smiled shyly and nodded.Fr: « Oui, je cherche l'inspiration.En: "Yes, I'm looking for inspiration."Fr: » Colette hocha la tête et, repérant Éloise au loin, lui fit signe de se joindre à eux.En: Colette nodded, and noticing Éloise in the distance, she waved for her to join them.Fr: Éloise, d'abord réticente, hésita mais finit par céder à l'invitation chaleureuse de Colette.En: Éloise, initially hesitant, hesitated but eventually succumbed to Colette's warm invitation.Fr: « Voici Éloise », dit Colette avec enthousiasme.En: "This is Éloise," said Colette enthusiastically.Fr: « Elle est artiste.En: "She's an artist.Fr: Peut-être pourrait-elle vous inspirer ?En: Perhaps she could inspire you?"Fr: » Au début, Éloise et Thibault échangèrent quelques politesses timides.En: At first, Éloise and Thibault exchanged a few timid pleasantries.Fr: Mais Colette, habile à créer des ponts entre les gens, insista : « Vous devriez lire quelque chose à Éloise, Thibault.En: But Colette, skilled at building bridges between people, insisted, "You should read something to Éloise, Thibault."Fr: » Malgré sa nervosité, Thibault ouvrit son cahier et lut quelques lignes de son roman.En: Despite his nervousness, Thibault opened his notebook and read a few lines from his novel.Fr: Éloise, captivée par l'émotion brute de ses mots, ressentit un lien qu'elle n'avait pas prévu.En: Éloise, captivated by the raw emotion of his words, felt a connection she hadn't expected.Fr: Cependant, elle critiqua une tournure de phrase, involontairement bousculant la confiance fragile de Thibault.En: However, she critiqued a turn of phrase, unintentionally shaking Thibault's fragile confidence.Fr: « Pourquoi dis-tu ça ?En: "Why do you say that?"Fr: » demanda-t-il, un peu piqué mais sincère.En: he asked, a bit piqued but sincere.Fr: Une discussion vive s'ensuivit, chaque mot étant une offrande de vérité brute.En: A lively discussion ensued, each word an offering of raw truth.Fr: Sous l'impulsion de leur franchise, ils confrontèrent leurs peurs et insécurités.En: Driven by their candor, they confronted their fears and insecurities.Fr: Éloise avoua sa peur d'aimer à nouveau; Thibault, sa crainte de l'échec.En: Éloise confessed her fear of loving again; Thibault, his fear of failure.Fr: Colette observa en silence, laissant la conversation suivre son cours, convaincue qu'une fois le tumulte passé, quelque chose de beau émergerait.En: Colette observed in silence, letting the conversation take its course, convinced that once the turmoil subsided, something beautiful would emerge.Fr: Plus tard, avec le calme revenu, Éloise et Thibault se retrouvèrent seuls sur le banc.En: Later, with calm restored, Éloise and Thibault found themselves alone on the bench.Fr: « Je suis désolée si j'ai été trop dure », dit Éloise doucement.En: "I'm sorry if I was too harsh," said Éloise softly.Fr: « Ton écriture est belle.En: "Your writing is beautiful."Fr: » « Je pense que j'avais besoin de l'entendre », répondit Thibault avec un sourire reconnaissant.En: "I think I needed to hear that," replied Thibault with a grateful smile.Fr: « Merci d'être honnête.En: "Thank you for being honest."Fr: » Leur conversation se transforma en un échange plus intime, chacun partageant ses rêves et ses craintes.En: Their conversation turned into a more intimate exchange, each sharing their dreams and fears.Fr: Soutenant mutuellement leurs aspirations créatives, ils comprirent que leurs différences les rendaient plus forts ensemble.En: Supporting each other's creative aspirations, they realized that their differences made them stronger together.Fr: Avec l'approche de l'Armistice, tandis que Paris se souvenait et honorait la paix retrouvée, Éloise et Thibault découvrirent un nouveau départ.En: With the approach of l'Armistice, while Paris remembered and honored the peace regained, Éloise and Thibault discovered a new beginning.Fr: La confiance remplaçait la peur.En: Trust replaced fear.Fr: L'amitié devenait l'amour, et dans ce cadre enchanteur des jardins, ils trouvèrent ce qu'ils cherchaient vraiment : l'inspiration et le courage d'embrasser la vie, ensemble.En: Friendship became love, and in the enchanting setting of the gardens, they found what they truly sought: inspiration and the courage to embrace life, together. Vocabulary Words:the air: l'airautumnal: automnalinvigorating: revigorantthe garden: le jardinthe writer: l'écrivainthe inspiration: l'inspirationthe bench: le bancthe notebook: le cahierthe creativity: la créativitéto doubt: douterthe worth: la valeurthe introspective: introspectivethe metaphor: la métaphorethe struggle: la luttethe kindness: la gentillessebenevolent: bienveillantthe encounter: la rencontrethe invitation: l'invitationthe artist: l'artisteto critique: critiquerthe phrase: la phrasethe confidence: la confianceto confess: avouerthe honesty: l'honnêtetéthe fear: la peurthe turmoil: le tumulteto embrace: embrasserthe peace: la paixto honor: honorerthe setting: le cadre

Fluent Fiction - French: Through the Mist: Capturing Flamingos' Morning Ballet Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-11-11-23-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Les premières lueurs de l'aube se glissaient à travers le brouillard épais, enveloppant la région de la Camargue d'un mystère paisible.En: The first light of dawn slipped through the thick fog, enveloping the Camargue region in a peaceful mystery.Fr: Élodie, une photographe passionnée, avançait lentement avec son appareil photo en main.En: Élodie, a passionate photographer, advanced slowly with her camera in hand.Fr: Recouverte d'une écharpe chaude, elle se dirigeait vers le marais.En: Wrapped in a warm scarf, she headed towards the marsh.Fr: Aujourd'hui, le jour de l'Armistice, elle avait un objectif précis : photographier des flamants roses dans la lumière brumeuse du matin.En: Today, on Armistice Day, she had a specific goal: to photograph flamingos in the misty morning light.Fr: Depuis des semaines, Élodie se préparait pour ce moment.En: For weeks, Élodie had been preparing for this moment.Fr: Elle avait gardé son projet secret, même de ses fidèles amis, Luc et Monique.En: She had kept her project secret, even from her loyal friends, Luc and Monique.Fr: « Pourquoi s'aventurer par ce temps ? » demandait Luc, sceptique.En: “Why venture out in this weather?” asked Luc, skeptical.Fr: Monique, elle, observait le sol boueux avec inquiétude.En: Monique, on the other hand, looked at the muddy ground with concern.Fr: « Tu es sûre que c'est une bonne idée ? » questionna-t-elle, le ton tremblant.En: “Are you sure this is a good idea?” she questioned, her tone trembling.Fr: Mais Élodie avait foi en son instinct.En: But Élodie trusted her instincts.Fr: Elle savait qu'une photo extraordinaire se cachait derrière cette brume.En: She knew that an extraordinary photo was hidden behind this fog.Fr: Armée de détermination, elle menait le petit groupe profondément dans le marais.En: Armed with determination, she led the small group deep into the marsh.Fr: Les flaques d'eau répercutaient le bruissement de leurs pas ralentis.En: The puddles echoed the rustling of their slowed steps.Fr: L'air automnal apportait avec lui une fraîcheur humide et piquante.En: The autumn air carried with it a damp and biting freshness.Fr: Alors que le temps passait, l'épais manteau de brouillard semblait s'éterniser.En: As time passed, the thick blanket of fog seemed to linger endlessly.Fr: Le doute s'insinua doucement dans l'esprit d'Élodie.En: Doubt began to creep into Élodie's mind.Fr: Avait-elle fait une erreur en traînant ses amis dans cette aventure incertaine ?En: Had she made a mistake dragging her friends into this uncertain adventure?Fr: Elle s'arrêta un moment, le regard perdu, capturant seulement l'ombre vague du paysage.En: She stopped for a moment, her gaze lost, capturing only the vague shadow of the landscape.Fr: Soudain, le brouillard se dissipa légèrement.En: Suddenly, the fog lifted slightly.Fr: Le cœur d'Élodie s'emballa.En: Élodie's heart raced.Fr: Devant elle, un spectacle majestueux : une nuée de flamants roses s'éleva gracieusement au-dessus de l'eau miroitante.En: Before her, a majestic sight: a flock of flamingos gracefully rose above the shimmering water.Fr: Envoûtée par la beauté du moment, elle leva son appareil, déclenchant l'obturateur, immortalisant la scène magique.En: Spellbound by the beauty of the moment, she raised her camera, triggering the shutter, immortalizing the magical scene.Fr: Luc et Monique, ébahis, applaudirent.En: Luc and Monique, amazed, applauded.Fr: Leurs voix résonnèrent à travers le marais, mélangeant joie et soulagement.En: Their voices resonated through the marsh, mixing joy and relief.Fr: Élodie sourit, pleine de fierté.En: Élodie smiled, full of pride.Fr: Les doutes s'évaporèrent, remplacés par une nouvelle confiance en elle-même.En: The doubts evaporated, replaced by newfound self-confidence.Fr: En quittant le marais, le brouillard s'était levé, la lumière baignait la terre sauvage.En: As they left the marsh, the fog had lifted, and light bathed the wild land.Fr: Élodie se sentait changée.En: Élodie felt changed.Fr: Elle comprit que parfois, il fallait se fier à son instinct pour atteindre ses rêves.En: She realized that sometimes, one must trust their instincts to achieve their dreams.Fr: Elle avait capturé non seulement des flamants roses, mais aussi un moment de vérité photographique.En: She had captured not only flamingos but also a moment of photographic truth. Vocabulary Words:the dawn: l'aubethe fog: le brouillardpeaceful: paisibleto envelop: envelopperthe scarf: l'écharpethe marsh: le maraisthe goal: l'objectifmisty: brumeuseto venture: s'aventurerskeptical: sceptiquethe mud: le boueto trust: faire confiance àthe instincts: l'instinctto linger: s'éterniserto creep: s'insinuerto trigger: déclencherthe shutter: l'obturateurspellbound: envoûtéeto applaud: applaudirthe pride: la fiertéto evaporate: s'évaporerthe self-confidence: la confiance en soithe landscape: le paysagemajestic: majestueuxgracefully: gracieusementthe flock: la nuéethe freshness: la fraîcheurmoist: humidshimmering: miroitanteto change: changer

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Into the Fog: A Park Ranger's Journey to Self-Belief Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-11-11-08-38-20-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Јутарња магла је густо прекривала тарабасте шуме Националног парка Копаоник.En: The morning fog densely covered the wooden forests of National Park Kopaonik.Sr: Лишће је већ почело да мења боје, претварајући се из зелене у златну и црвену, предсказујући тихо приближавање јесени.En: The leaves had already begun to change colors, turning from green to gold and red, quietly heralding the approach of autumn.Sr: Милан, стражар у парку, стајао је на улазу и погледао у густу сенку коју је створио рано јесење сунце.En: Milan, a park ranger, stood at the entrance and looked into the dense shadow created by the early autumn sun.Sr: Милан је био човек који је осећао дубоку повезаност са природом.En: Milan was a man who felt a deep connection with nature.Sr: Био је посвећен и марљив у свом послу, али га је недавна грешка изједала.En: He was dedicated and diligent in his work, but a recent mistake gnawed at him.Sr: Данас је морао да прави исправне одлуке.En: Today, he needed to make the right decisions.Sr: Зора, једна од посетилаца парка, није се вратила са свог планинарења.En: Zora, one of the park's visitors, had not returned from her hike.Sr: Време истиче, а Милан је знао да мора да је пронађе пре мрака.En: Time was running out, and Milan knew he had to find her before dark.Sr: Његово срце је куцало брзо док се упустио у шуму.En: His heart was beating fast as he ventured into the forest.Sr: Магла је густа, а видљивост је била слаба.En: The fog was thick, and visibility was low.Sr: Милан је знао да мора да попуни празнину између недостатка сигурности у себе и његове страсти према природи.En: Milan knew he had to bridge the gap between his lack of confidence and his passion for nature.Sr: Та борба била је стварна.En: That struggle was real.Sr: Али знати да је неко изгубљен и зависи од њега дало му је снагу.En: But knowing that someone was lost and depended on him gave him strength.Sr: У свом ходочашћу кроз шуму, Милан је изабрао мање познату стазу.En: In his pilgrimage through the forest, Milan chose a less-known path.Sr: Није било лако, али је веровао својим инстинктима.En: It was not easy, but he trusted his instincts.Sr: Познавао је парк као свој џеп, иако џеп који је ту и тамо показивао неколико изненађења.En: He knew the park like the back of his hand, although a hand that occasionally revealed some surprises.Sr: Док је корачао, осећао је хладну влагу магле која се увлачила у његову одећу, али није се поколебао.En: As he walked, he felt the cold moisture of the fog seeping into his clothes, but he did not waver.Sr: Чуо је како лишће шушти под ногама, али гоњен немиром, ослушкивао је још један специфичан звук.En: He heard the rustle of leaves underfoot but was driven by unease, listening for one specific sound.Sr: И одједном је то стигло до његових ушију.En: And then it reached his ears.Sr: Далеки, али јасни позив за помоћ.En: A distant, yet clear call for help.Sr: Зора.En: Zora.Sr: Осећај олакшања прође кроз њега.En: A feeling of relief washed over him.Sr: Милан је пожурио, кренуо према звуку, пазећи да пази на сваки корак.En: Milan hurried, heading toward the sound, carefully watching every step.Sr: Стаза је била неравна, али његов осећај одговорности водио га је без посртања.En: The path was uneven, but his sense of responsibility guided him without faltering.Sr: Стигао је до Зоре, задихан али трећ-пун.En: He reached Zora, breathless but triumphant.Sr: Она је била изгубљена, али безбедна.En: She was lost, but safe.Sr: Милан је њежно загрли и уверавао је да ће све бити у реду.En: Milan gently embraced her and reassured her that everything would be alright.Sr: Зора је захвалила, а њен осмех је био награда за његов труд.En: Zora thanked him, and her smile was a reward for his efforts.Sr: Заједно су се лагано вратили у станицу пазећи на сваки корак по клизавом терену.En: Together, they slowly returned to the station, carefully watching every step on the slippery terrain.Sr: Када су ушли у станицу, Стефан, други чувар који је сумњао у Миланове способности, испрва је био изненађен.En: When they entered the station, Stefan, another ranger who doubted Milan's abilities, was initially surprised.Sr: Али када су се њихове очи сусреле, у Стефановом погледу није било сумње - само признање и понос.En: But when their eyes met, there was no doubt in Stefan's gaze—only acknowledgment and pride.Sr: Милан је осетио како се терет са његових плећа полако растерује.En: Milan felt the burden on his shoulders slowly dissipating.Sr: Схватио је нешто важно тог дана - колико је важно веровати у себе.En: He realized something important that day—how crucial it is to believe in oneself.Sr: Магла је наставила да се спушта над Копаоником, али оно што је Милан постигао обасјало је његов пут јасним светлом.En: The fog continued to descend over Kopaonik, but what Milan had accomplished illuminated his path with a clear light.Sr: За њега, то је био више од дана спашавања изгубљеног планинара.En: For him, it was more than a day of rescuing a lost hiker.Sr: Био је то дан када је повратио веру у себе.En: It was the day he regained faith in himself.Sr: И док су се већ завијајуће сенке понирале дубље у ноћ, Милан је знао једно - сутра је нови дан и он је спреман да прихвати сваки изазов који донесе.En: And as the already enveloping shadows plunged deeper into the night, Milan knew one thing—tomorrow is a new day, and he is ready to face any challenge that comes his way. Vocabulary Words:fog: маглаwooden: тарабастеheralding: предсказујућиranger: чуварentrance: улазdense: густаdiligent: марљивgnawed: изједалаventure: упуститиvisibility: видљивостbridge: попунитиconfidence: сигурностpassion: страстstruggle: борбаgap: празнинаpilgrimage: ходочашћеinstincts: инстинктиseeping: увлачилаwaver: поколебатиrustle: шуштатиunease: немирdistant: далекиrelief: олакшањеtriumphant: трећ-пунgentle: њежноreassured: увереватиslippery: клизавdoubt: сумњаacknowledgment: признањеilluminated: обасјало

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Together in Nature: Inspiring Bonds Through Conservation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-11-10-23-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Grå skyer svevde over de skogkledde åsene i utkanten av Stavanger.En: Gray clouds hovered over the forested hills on the outskirts of Stavanger.No: Høstluften var skarp, og fargerike blader dekket bakken som et teppe.En: The autumn air was crisp, and colorful leaves covered the ground like a blanket.No: Siv sto under et baldakin av tregrener, og kjente på den friske duften av vått løv.En: Siv stood under a canopy of tree branches, breathing in the fresh scent of wet foliage.No: Hun var spent.En: She was excited.No: I dag skulle hun delta i et treplantingsarrangement som en del av en lokal bærekraftsinitiativ.En: Today, she was going to participate in a tree-planting event as part of a local sustainability initiative.No: Siv studerte miljøvitenskap og var lidenskapelig opptatt av å bevare naturen.En: Siv studied environmental science and was passionate about preserving nature.No: Hun ønsket å sørge for at arrangementet ble en suksess.En: She wanted to ensure the success of the event.No: Like i nærheten sto Anders med kameraet sitt.En: Nearby stood Anders with his camera.No: Som fotograf var han alltid på jakt etter den perfekte naturbildet, og i dag ønsket han å dokumentere hendelsen.En: As a photographer, he was always on the hunt for the perfect nature shot, and today he hoped to document the occasion.No: "Hei," sa Siv, og så på Anders.En: "Hi," said Siv, looking at Anders.No: "Er du klar for litt planting?En: "Are you ready for some planting?"No: "Anders smilte bredt.En: Anders grinned widely.No: "Alltid klar for å fange skjønnhet, uansett vær!En: "Always ready to capture beauty, no matter the weather!"No: "Regnet begynte å dryppe lett, og det var bekymring blant frivillige.En: The rain began to lightly drizzle, causing concern among the volunteers.No: Men Siv tok rollen som leder.En: But Siv took on the leadership role.No: "Vi må fortsette, folkens," oppmuntret hun.En: "We must continue, folks," she encouraged.No: "Dette er viktig!En: "This is important!"No: " Hun gikk foran, og de andre fulgte etter henne, inspirert av hennes engasjement.En: She led the way, and the others followed her, inspired by her enthusiasm.No: Anders valgte å skifte perspektiv med kameraet.En: Anders decided to change his camera's perspective.No: Han begynte å fotografere de små øyeblikkene - vannperler på bladene, hendene til frivillige som jobbet sammen, og Siv som hjalp med å sette plantene på plass.En: He began photographing the small moments – water droplets on the leaves, the hands of volunteers working together, and Siv helping to place the plants in the ground.No: Plutselig økte regnet til en tung regnskyll.En: Suddenly, the rain increased to a heavy downpour.No: Siv og Anders var igjen alene i en åpen plass, forsøkte å sikre de nylig plantede trærne.En: Siv and Anders found themselves alone in an open area, trying to secure the newly planted trees.No: De lo av hvor våte de hadde blitt, en lettelse tross været.En: They laughed at how wet they had become, a relief despite the weather.No: "Hva fikk deg til å begynne med dette?En: "What got you started with this?"No: " spurte Anders, mens han holdt i en spade.En: asked Anders, as he held onto a spade.No: Siv smilte, selv om regnet slo mot ansiktet hennes.En: Siv smiled, even though the rain was pelting her face.No: "Jeg vil gjøre en forskjell.En: "I want to make a difference.No: Det er viktig å ta vare på planeten vår.En: It's important to take care of our planet."No: "Anders nikket, imponert over hennes dedikasjon.En: Anders nodded, impressed with her dedication.No: "Og jeg vil fange det vakre i det.En: "And I want to capture its beauty.No: Kanskje vi kan jobbe sammen mer?En: Maybe we can work together more?"No: "Så sluttet regnet, og solen brøt gjennom skyene.En: Then the rain stopped, and the sun broke through the clouds.No: Trærne stod plantet, og begivenheten var en suksess.En: The trees stood planted, and the event was a success.No: Siv og Anders satt sammen på en stein, så på bildene fra dagen.En: Siv and Anders sat together on a rock, looking at the pictures from the day.No: "Du klarte virkelig å fange denne dagen," sa Siv mens hun bladde gjennom bildene.En: "You really managed to capture this day," said Siv as she browsed through the photos.No: "Det var takket være inspirasjonen din," svarte Anders.En: "It was thanks to your inspiration," replied Anders.No: De utvekslet kontaktinformasjon, enige om å samarbeide igjen.En: They exchanged contact information, agreeing to collaborate again.No: Siv kjente en ny selvsikkerhet vokse i seg.En: Siv felt a new confidence growing within her.No: Hun hadde ledet, motivert og bevist for seg selv at hun kunne gjøre en forskjell.En: She had led, motivated, and proven to herself that she could make a difference.No: Anders så på henne, inspirert av hennes engasjement.En: Anders looked at her, inspired by her commitment.No: Han hadde oppdaget at selv regn kunne skape vakre øyeblikk, og at utfordringer kunne gi ny inspirasjon.En: He had discovered that even rain could create beautiful moments and that challenges could bring new inspiration.No: Med solen som gikk ned bak de gylne åsene, gikk Siv og Anders hjemover, med løfter om nye eventyr i horisonten.En: With the sun setting behind the golden hills, Siv and Anders walked homeward with promises of new adventures on the horizon.No: De hadde lært at i naturens uforutsigbare omfavnelse, kunne ekte forbindelser og inspirasjon blomstre.En: They had learned that in nature's unpredictable embrace, true connections and inspiration could blossom. Vocabulary Words:hovered: svevdeforested: skogkleddeoutskirts: utkantencrisp: skarpcanopy: baldakinfoliage: løvinitiative: initiativparticipate: deltasustainability: bærekraftspreserving: bevaredocument: dokumentereoccasion: hendelsendrizzle: dryppeperspective: perspektivdroplets: vannperlerdownpour: regnskyllpelting: slospade: spadeinspiration: inspirasjoncommitment: engasjementdiscover: oppdageembrace: omfavnelseblossom: blomstrededication: dedikasjonmotivate: motivereconfident: selvsikkerhetproven: bevistensure: sørge forsuccession: suksessadventure: eventyr

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Ziv's Speech: A Catalyst for Climate Change Action Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-11-09-08-38-20-he Story Transcript:He: היום היה קריר וצבעוני בבית הקפיטול.En: Today was cool and colorful at the Beit HaCapitol.He: עלים כתומים ואדומים קישטו את הבניין מלכתחילה והעניקו לו תחושה חגיגית.En: Orange and red leaves adorned the building from the start and gave it a festive feeling.He: זיו פסע בין הקור והאנשים, כשהוא אוחז בדפי הנאום שכתב עבור הסנאטור.En: Ziv walked among the cold and the people, holding the speech papers he wrote for the senator.He: הוא ידע שזהו יום חשוב.En: He knew it was an important day.He: זיו היה כותב נאומים מנוסה.En: Ziv was an experienced speechwriter.He: הוא עבד עם הסנאטור כבר כמה שנים ותמיד חלם על יום בו יוכל להביא לשינוי אמיתי.En: He had worked with the senator for several years and always dreamed of a day when he could bring about real change.He: אך הפוליטיקה לא תמיד הייתה פשוטה.En: But politics wasn't always simple.He: הדיונים והמשא ומתן גרמו לו להתעייף.En: The debates and negotiations made him tired.He: אך היום, הוא חש שניתנה לו הזדמנות.En: Still, today, he felt he was given an opportunity.He: בחדר הדיונים, שרץ באווירת חג גדושה ובריחות חג ההודיה, זיו החזיק נאום שיכול לשנות את האקלים.En: In the meeting room, buzzing with a festive atmosphere and the scents of Thanksgiving, Ziv held a speech that could change the climate.He: הוא ידע שעליו לשכנע את המחוקקים לתמוך במדיניות חדשה, כזו שתגן על העולם מפני שינויים אקלימיים.En: He knew he had to convince the lawmakers to support a new policy, one that would protect the world from climate changes.He: זיו ידע שהמילים צריכות לגעת, והחליט לספר סיפורים אישיים של אנשים שנפגעו משינויי האקלים.En: Ziv knew the words needed to touch, and he decided to tell personal stories of people affected by climate change.He: סיפורי משפחות שאיבדו את בתיהן, חקלאים שאיבדו את שדותיהם.En: Stories of families who lost their homes, farmers who lost their fields.He: הוא קיווה שהסיפורים הללו יפתחו את הלבבות.En: He hoped these stories would open their hearts.He: באותו רגע מכריע, כשהסנאטור קם להפנות את הנאום, זיו הרגיש מתוח.En: At that crucial moment, when the senator got up to deliver the speech, Ziv felt tense.He: הוא הביט סביבו וראה את המבטים, חלקם אדישים, חלקם סקרנים.En: He looked around and saw the expressions, some indifferent, some curious.He: הנאום נשמע לקהל ברגש ובחום, והסיפורים האנושיים שנשזרו בו התקבלו בהקשבה.En: The speech was delivered to the audience with emotion and warmth, and the human stories woven into it were listened to intently.He: לאחר הנאום, התקיימה הצבעה.En: After the speech, a vote took place.He: התוצאות הגיעו: תמיכה משמעותית במדיניות!En: The results came in: significant support for the policy!He: זיו הרגיש תחושת הקלה והישג גדולה.En: Ziv felt a great sense of relief and achievement.He: זה היה ניצחון קטן ושינוי משמעותי לעולם.En: It was a small victory and a significant change for the world.He: זיו עזב את בית הקפיטול כשהוא שונה.En: Ziv left the Beit HaCapitol changed.He: בטוח יותר בכוחו להשפיע.En: More confident in his ability to make an impact.He: הוא ידע שהדרך עוד ארוכה, אך היום, בעזרת קולו ויכולותיו, משהו אכן השתנה.En: He knew the road was still long, but today, with his voice and abilities, something had indeed changed. Vocabulary Words:adorned: קישטוfestive: חגיגיתexperienced: מנוסהspeechwriter: כותב נאומיםpolitics: פוליטיקהdebates: דיוניםnegotiations: משא ומתןopportunity: הזדמנותbuzzing: שרץatmosphere: אווירתscents: בריחותThanksgiving: חג ההודיהlawmakers: המחוקקיםpolicy: מדיניותclimate: אקלימייםconvince: לשכנעaffected: נפגעוcrucial: מכריעindifferent: אדישיםintently: בהקשבהvote: הצבעהresults: תוצאותsignificant: משמעותיrelief: הקלהachievement: הישגvictory: ניצחוןimpact: להשפיעconfident: בטוחabilities: יכולותיוindeed: אכןBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Secrets Beneath the Surface: Uncovering Family Legends Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-11-09-08-38-20-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Erik stod utanför Vasamuseet i Stockholm.En: Erik stood outside the Vasamuseet in Stockholm.Sv: En kall novemberbris fångade hans jacka.En: A cold November breeze caught his jacket.Sv: Löven var gyllene och bruna, och det knarrade under hans steg.En: The leaves were golden and brown, and they crunched under his steps.Sv: Han hade precis återvänt till Sverige efter många år utomlands.En: He had just returned to Sweden after many years abroad.Sv: Idag skulle han träffa sin familj för första gången på flera år.En: Today, he would meet his family for the first time in several years.Sv: Han var spänd.En: He was excited.Sv: Lena, hans kusin, hade organiserat återföreningen.En: Lena, his cousin, had organized the reunion.Sv: Hon var alltid den som hade koll på familjens hemligheter.En: She was always the one who had a handle on the family's secrets.Sv: Erik hade sett fram emot denna dag, både för att träffa sina släktingar igen och för att kanske få lära sig något nytt om sin familjs förflutna.En: Erik had been looking forward to this day, both to see his relatives again and perhaps to learn something new about his family's past.Sv: De gick in i museet, där den stora Vasaskeppet tornade upp sig framför dem.En: They went into the museum, where the large Vasaskeppet loomed before them.Sv: Det var en mäktig syn, berättade om Sveriges historia och havets osäkerheter.En: It was a majestic sight, telling of Sweden's history and the uncertainties of the sea.Sv: Vasaskeppet var gammalt, men ståtliga.En: The Vasaskeppet was old but regal.Sv: Precis som vissa av hans släktingar tänkte Erik och log.En: Just like some of his relatives, thought Erik and smiled.Sv: Astrid, Eriks faster, stod i skuggan nära ett av utställningsföremålen.En: Astrid, Erik's aunt, stood in the shadow near one of the exhibits.Sv: Hon hade en mystisk historia som ingen riktigt kände till.En: She had a mysterious history that no one really knew about.Sv: Det var också något i hennes ögon, en slags hemlig kunskap.En: There was also something in her eyes, a kind of secret knowledge.Sv: Erik var beslutsam att få reda på mer.En: Erik was determined to find out more.Sv: Under en paus från husets rundtur, när de alla samlades för kaffe och kanelbullar, närmade han sig Lena.En: During a break from the house tour, when they all gathered for coffee and cinnamon buns, he approached Lena.Sv: "Berätta om vår familj," sade han allvarligt.En: "Tell me about our family," he said seriously.Sv: Lena ryckte på axlarna, syntes tveksam.En: Lena shrugged, looking hesitant.Sv: "Vissa saker är bättre osagda," svarade hon, men Erik gav inte upp.En: "Some things are better left unsaid," she replied, but Erik didn't give up.Sv: Medan de fortsatte turen, stannade Erik vid en gammal fotografi.En: As they continued the tour, Erik stopped at an old photograph.Sv: Det föreställde ett skepp till sjöss, med en ung kvinna och en man som stod tätt tillsammans.En: It depicted a ship at sea, with a young woman and a man standing close together.Sv: Det föll honom in hur mycket den unga kvinnan liknade en ung version av hans faster Astrid.En: It occurred to him how much the young woman resembled a young version of his aunt Astrid.Sv: Efter turen drog Erik Astrid åt sidan.En: After the tour, Erik pulled Astrid aside.Sv: "Jag såg ett foto," sade han.En: "I saw a photo," he said.Sv: Astrid såg bekymrad ut men också lite road.En: Astrid looked worried but also a little amused.Sv: Hon log svagt.En: She smiled faintly.Sv: "Den kvinnan är min mormor," avslöjade hon.En: "That woman is my grandmother," she revealed.Sv: "Hon var ombord när skeppet byggdes.En: "She was on board when the ship was built.Sv: Det finns så många historier runt oss, vet du."En: There are so many stories around us, you know."Sv: Erik tyckte det var fascinerande.En: Erik found it fascinating.Sv: Mormodern hade arbetat med skeppet, varit en del av dess historia.En: The grandmother had worked with the ship, been part of its history.Sv: Familjens rötter sträckte sig så mycket djupare i Stockholms historia än han någonsin förstått.En: The family's roots extended so much deeper into Stockholm's history than he had ever understood.Sv: Vid dagens slut kände Erik sig mer bunden till sin familj.En: By the end of the day, Erik felt more connected to his family.Sv: Hemligheterna som tidigare kanske skapat misstänksamhet, hade nu blivit en källa till stolthet.En: The secrets that might have previously created suspicion had now become a source of pride.Sv: Han visste nu att hans familjs historia var en del av något mycket större.En: He now knew that his family's history was part of something much larger.Sv: Det var en del av Sveriges stolta historia, precis som skeppet de besökt.En: It was a part of Sweden's proud history, just like the ship they had visited.Sv: Helheten gjorde honom mer hel och förenad med dem.En: The whole made him feel more complete and united with them.Sv: Erik lämnade museet med ett leende, redo att skriva nästa kapitel i sin och hans familjs historia.En: Erik left the museum with a smile, ready to write the next chapter in his and his family's history. Vocabulary Words:breeze: briscrunched: knarradeabroad: utomlandscousin: kusinreunion: återföreningenmajestic: mäktigloomed: tornade upp sigregal: ståtligaexhibits: utställningsföremålmysterious: mystiskdetermined: beslutsamhestiant: tveksamdepicted: föreställderesembled: liknaderevealed: avslöjadefascinating: fascineranderoots: röttersuspicion: misstänksamhetunited: förenadshadow: skuggaexcitement: spändunsaid: osagdagathered: samladessource: källapride: stolthethandle: kollportrait: fotografichapter: kapitelseriously: allvarligtknowledge: kunskap

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: From Ruins to Radiance: A Tale of Diwali's Revival Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-11-08-23-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: मुंबई का यह मॉल कभी लोगों की भीड़ से गुलजार रहा करता था।En: This mall in Mumbai was once bustling with crowds.Hi: आज उसकी दीवारें टूट चुकी हैं, दुकानों के संकेत धीमे-धीमे बुझ चुके हैं, और फर्श पर पड़ा मलबा बीते समय की गवाही देता है।En: Today, its walls have crumbled, shop signs have dimmed gradually, and the debris on the floor testifies to bygone times.Hi: यह पतझड़ का मौसम था, मगर आसपास हरियाली देखने को नहीं मिलती।En: It was the fall season, yet greenery was nowhere to be seen.Hi: दीवाली करीब थी, पर इस बिखरे हुए शहर में रोशनी की कोई उम्मीद नहीं थी।En: Diwali was near, but in this shattered city, there was no expectation of light.Hi: अरजुन, मीरा, और करण इस बेजान मॉल में आपूर्ति खोजने आए थे।En: Arjun, Meera, and Karan had come to the desolate mall in search of supplies.Hi: अरजुन बहुत होशियार था, मगर अपने परिवार को न बचा पाने का अपराधबोध उसके मन को खाए जा रहा था।En: Arjun was very smart, but the guilt of not being able to save his family was eating away at him.Hi: वह चाहता था कि इस दीवाली के अवसर पर अपने समूह के लोगों के चेहरे पर थोड़ी सी खुशी ला सके।En: He wanted to bring a little joy to the faces of his group this Diwali.Hi: "यह जगह खतरे से भरी है," मीरा ने धीमी आवाज़ में कहा।En: "This place is full of danger," Meera said in a low voice.Hi: "लेकिन हमें यहाँ से जरूरत का सामान मिल सकता है," करण ने जवाब दिया।En: "But we can find necessities here," Karan replied.Hi: उनका लक्ष्य था कि इतना सामान इकट्ठा कर लें कि दीवाली की एक रोशनी जगाई जा सके।En: Their goal was to collect enough supplies to light up the Diwali.Hi: मगर मॉल में अन्य समूहों का होना इसे कठिन बना रहा था।En: However, the presence of other groups in the mall was making it difficult.Hi: अरजुन के सामने एक मुश्किल निर्णय था - क्या वह सीधे रास्ते पर जाकर जोखिम उठाए या फिर एक लंबा किन्तु सुरक्षित विकल्प चुने।En: Arjun faced a difficult decision - should he take the risky direct route or choose a longer yet safer option?Hi: अरजुन ने जल्दी से निर्णय लिया, "हम खतरे का सामना करेंगे।En: Arjun quickly decided, "We will face the danger.Hi: यह दीवाली हर हाल में मनानी ही है।En: We must celebrate this Diwali at any cost."Hi: "वे सावधानी से मॉल में आगे बढ़े।En: They cautiously moved forward in the mall.Hi: अचानक, अरजुन का सामना एक विरोधी समूह के सदस्य से हो गया।En: Suddenly, Arjun faced a member of a rival group.Hi: दोनों गरजती आंखों से एक-दूसरे को देख रहे थे।En: Both were glaring at each other with fierce eyes.Hi: आसपास खाद्य सामग्री और मोमबत्तियों का स्टॉक था।En: Nearby were stocks of food items and candles.Hi: तनाव बढ़ रहा था, पर अरजुन ने एक नया तरीका अपनाया।En: Tension was rising, but Arjun adopted a new approach.Hi: उसने विरोधी समूह के व्यक्ति से कहा, "हम लड़ सकते हैं, मगर क्यों न हम मिलकर दीवाली मनाएं?En: He said to the rival group member, "We can fight, but why not celebrate Diwali together?Hi: हम यह सामग्री बांट सकते हैं।En: We can share these supplies."Hi: "उसके इस प्रस्ताव ने सबको आश्चर्यचकित कर दिया।En: His proposal surprised everyone.Hi: लेकिन धीरे-धीरे, विरोधी व्यक्ति ने हामी भर दी।En: But slowly, the opposing member agreed.Hi: इस तरह अरजुन ने जो खतरनाक स्थिति थी, उसे एक सांझा उत्सव में बदल दिया।En: In this way, Arjun turned a dangerous situation into a joint celebration.Hi: इस घटना ने अरजुन को यह सिखाया कि बुरे वक्त में भी समुदाय की शक्ति अद्वितीय होती है।En: This event taught Arjun that even in bad times, the power of community is unique.Hi: उसके चेहरे पर संतोष था, क्योंकि उसने दोष के बोझ से छुटकारा पाकर अंधेरे में एक छोटा सा दीपक जलाने में सफलता पाई।En: There was satisfaction on his face because he managed to light a small lamp in the darkness, freeing himself from the burden of guilt.Hi: इस दीवाली ने बिखरे हुए मॉल और दिलों को फिर से जोड़ दिया, और भविष्य के लिए नया प्रकाशदान किया।En: This Diwali reconnected the scattered mall and hearts, providing new light for the future. Vocabulary Words:bustling: गुलजारcrumbled: टूट चुकीdebris: मलबाtestifies: गवाही देता हैdesolate: बेजानguilt: अपराधबोधnecessities: जरूरतsupplies: आपूर्तिopposing: विरोधीtension: तनावfierce: गरजतीrival: विरोधीglimmer: रोशनीburden: बोझapproach: तरीकाsatisfaction: संतोषcommunity: समुदायcelebration: उत्सवscattered: बिखरेdecision: निर्णयdisconnect: जोड़ दियाcautiously: सावधानीpropose: प्रस्तावreconnected: फिर से जोड़ दियाshattered: बिखरे हुएdimmed: धीमे-धीमे बुझ चुकेrisk: जोखिमunique: अद्वितीयfreeing: छुटकाराreignite: प्रकाशदान

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Race for Ancestral Legacy: Adventure in Yucatán's Jungle Ruins Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-11-08-23-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: La jungla del Yucatán rugía con vida y misterio.En: The jungla of the Yucatán roared with life and mystery.Es: Las hojas verdes caían lentamente bajo el sol otoñal.En: The green leaves slowly fell under the autumn sun.Es: En medio de la selva, Luz y Mateo miraban las ruinas mayas.En: In the midst of the jungle, Luz and Mateo gazed at the ruinas mayas.Es: Los templos de piedra dormían bajo una capa de vegetación salvaje.En: The stone temples slept under a layer of wild vegetation.Es: Hoy, estas ruinas eran el escenario de una carrera contra el tiempo.En: Today, these ruins were the stage for a race against time.Es: El Día de Muertos se acercaba y el aire olía a cempasúchil.En: The Día de Muertos was approaching, and the air smelled of cempasúchil.Es: Luz, una arqueóloga apasionada, sabía que debía encontrar el artefacto escondido antes que Inés.En: Luz, a passionate archaeologist, knew she had to find the hidden artifact before Inés.Es: Inés, aunque hábil y astuta, solo quería riqueza y fama.En: Inés, although skilled and cunning, only wanted wealth and fame.Es: Mateo, el asistente de Luz, estaba indeciso.En: Mateo, Luz's assistant, was indecisive.Es: Aunque le interesaba el pasado, sus dudas crecían como las raíces de la jungla.En: Though he was interested in the past, his doubts grew like the roots of the jungle.Es: "Debemos estar listos," dijo Luz, resolviendo sus pensamientos.En: "We must be ready," said Luz, resolving her thoughts.Es: Había escuchado historias sobre el artefacto desde niña.En: She had heard stories about the artifact since she was a child.Es: Para ella, no era solo un objeto.En: For her, it was not just an object.Es: Era una conexión con sus ancestros.En: It was a connection to her ancestors.Es: "Dudo del plan, Luz," confesó Mateo, ajustando su sombrero.En: "I doubt the plan, Luz," confessed Mateo, adjusting his hat.Es: "La jungla es peligrosa, y Inés está cerca."En: "The jungle is dangerous, and Inés is close."Es: "Nos necesitamos mutuamente," respondió Luz con determinación.En: "We need each other," replied Luz with determination.Es: "Hagamos esto juntos."En: "Let's do this together."Es: Y así, la pareja avanzó.En: And so, the pair advanced.Es: Pasaron ríos turbulentos y animales salvajes acechaban desde las sombras.En: They crossed turbulent rivers, and wild animals lurked from the shadows.Es: Pero fue la serenidad de las ruinas lo que les dio fortaleza.En: But it was the serenity of the ruins that gave them strength.Es: Podían casi oír las voces de los ancestros, susurrando entre las piedras antiguas.En: They could almost hear the voices of the ancestors, whispering among the ancient stones.Es: Llegaron al corazón de las ruinas.En: They reached the heart of the ruins.Es: Un silencio profundo los rodeaba.En: A deep silence surrounded them.Es: De repente, oyeron una risa conocida.En: Suddenly, they heard a familiar laugh.Es: Inés estaba allí, lista para atacar.En: Inés was there, ready to strike.Es: Todo sucedió rápido.En: Everything happened fast.Es: Inés había tendido una trampa y Mateo cayó en ella.En: Inés had set a trap, and Mateo fell into it.Es: Luz se debatía entre salvarlo o tomar el artefacto que brillaba bajo un rayo de sol.En: Luz wrestled between saving him or taking the artifact that shone under a ray of sunlight.Es: Mateo gimió, atrapado.En: Mateo groaned, trapped.Es: Luz sintió el tirón en su corazón.En: Luz felt the tug in her heart.Es: Corrió hacia él, olvidando el artefacto, y lo liberó justo a tiempo.En: She ran towards him, forgetting the artifact, and freed him just in time.Es: Inés se alejó con el trofeo, riendo, pero Luz no se rindió.En: Inés walked away with the trophy, laughing, but Luz did not give up.Es: "Pueden llevarse el artefacto, pero nunca las historias," dijo Luz, apoyando una mano sobre el hombro de Mateo.En: "They can take the artifact, but never the stories," said Luz, placing a hand on Mateo's shoulder.Es: "Los recuerdos son más fuertes que el oro."En: "Memories are stronger than gold."Es: Mientras la luz del día se desvanecía, Luz comprendió algo profundo.En: As the daylight faded, Luz understood something profound.Es: Había ganado.En: She had won.Es: Aunque el artefacto se perdía, descubrió algo más valioso.En: Although the artifact was lost, she discovered something more valuable.Es: Las historias y las conexiones humanas prevalecen.En: Stories and human connections prevail.Es: Juntos, Luz y Mateo regresaron.En: Together, Luz and Mateo returned.Es: Entre el resplandor de las velas, honraron a sus ancestros esa noche.En: Amid the glow of candles, they honored their ancestors that night.Es: El Día de Muertos no era solo para recordar objetos, sino para celebrar el legado de vida y amor.En: The Día de Muertos was not just to remember objects, but to celebrate the legacy of life and love.Es: Las ruinas guardaron sus secretos por otra noche, mientras los espíritus de los ancestros se unieron a quienes nunca olvidarían sus historias.En: The ruins kept their secrets for another night, while the spirits of the ancestors joined those who would never forget their stories.Es: Y así, Luz encontró su verdadera herencia.En: And so, Luz found her true heritage. Vocabulary Words:jungle: la junglaroared: rugíaleaves: las hojasautumnal: otoñalstone temples: los templos de piedrarace: la carreraartifact: el artefactohidden: escondidoarchaeologist: la arqueólogaancestors: los ancestroscunning: astutawealth: la riquezaindecisive: indecisoroots: las raícesdetermination: la determinaciónturbulent: turbulentoswild animals: los animales salvajesserenity: la serenidadstrength: la fortalezasilence: el silenciotrap: la trampawhispering: susurrandogroaned: gimióartifact: el artefactotrophy: el trofeomemories: los recuerdosfade: desvanecíashadows: las sombrashonored: honraronheritage: la herencia

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Sindre's Connection: A Family's Treasure Hunt Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-11-07-08-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Høstfarger prydet Vigeland Park denne vakre dagen i Oslo.En: Autumn colors adorned Vigeland Park on this beautiful day in Oslo.No: Trærne sto stolte med blader i gult og oransje, og bakken var dekket av et mykt teppe av blader.En: The trees stood proud with leaves in yellow and orange, and the ground was covered by a soft carpet of leaves.No: Sindre gikk sakte etter foreldrene sine, Astrid og Lars.En: Sindre walked slowly behind his parents, Astrid and Lars.No: De holdt kurver med mat til dagens piknik i parken.En: They were carrying baskets of food for today's picnic in the park.No: Sindre var en tenksom tenåring.En: Sindre was a thoughtful teenager.No: Han følte seg ofte utenfor når familien samles til slike treff.En: He often felt left out when the family gathered for such outings.No: Alle snakket og lo, men han følte seg ikke virkelig del av det.En: Everyone talked and laughed, but he didn't really feel like part of it.No: I dag ønsket Sindre å føle seg mer tilknyttet.En: Today, Sindre wanted to feel more connected.No: Han ønsket at familien skulle se ham som en viktig del av samholdet.En: He wished his family would see him as an important part of the togetherness.No: Etter at de hadde satt seg ned, sprettet alle opp med sine egne samtaler.En: After they sat down, everyone quickly got wrapped up in their own conversations.No: Moren hans, Astrid, snakket med tanten om jobb, mens faren, Lars, diskuterte fotball med onkelen.En: His mother, Astrid, talked with his aunt about work, while his father, Lars, discussed football with his uncle.No: Følelsen av å være alene blant mange plaget Sindre.En: The feeling of being alone among many bothered Sindre.No: Han ønsket en forandring.En: He wanted a change.No: Da fikk Sindre en idé.En: Then Sindre got an idea.No: Han bestemte seg for å ta initiativ.En: He decided to take the initiative.No: "Hva om vi har en skattejakt?" foreslo han forsiktig.En: "What if we have a treasure hunt?" he suggested carefully.No: Alle vendte blikkene mot ham.En: All eyes turned to him.No: "I parken?" la han til.En: "In the park?" he added.No: Ideene begynte å spinne i hodene deres.En: Ideas began to whirl in their heads.No: Astrid smilte, "Det er en flott idé, Sindre!"En: Astrid smiled, "That's a great idea, Sindre!"No: Familiemedlemmene ble straks nysgjerrige.En: Family members were instantly intrigued.No: De delte seg opp i lag, og med Sindre som leder, satte de i gang.En: They split into teams, and with Sindre as the leader, they set off.No: Oppgavene var enkle; finne spesifikke skulpturer eller samle forskjellige blader og pinner fra bakken.En: The tasks were simple; find specific sculptures or collect different leaves and sticks from the ground.No: Latter fylte luften mens de jaget rundt i parken.En: Laughter filled the air as they raced around the park.No: For første gang på lenge følte Sindre seg som en del av familien.En: For the first time in a long time, Sindre felt like part of the family.No: Han var ikke den stille og tilskuende Sindre i dag.En: He wasn't the quiet and observing Sindre today.No: Han var den som hadde skapt glede.En: He was the one who had created joy.No: Etterpå, da solen begynte å gå ned og alle satt tilbake på teppene med varm kakao, så Sindre seg rundt.En: Later, as the sun began to set and everyone sat back on the blankets with hot cocoa, Sindre looked around.No: Ansiktene var glade og fornøyde.En: The faces were happy and content.No: Han følte seg lykkelig og tilhørende.En: He felt happy and belonging.No: Han forstod betydningen av å være proaktiv.En: He understood the significance of being proactive.No: Familien hans hadde også sett en ny side av Sindre.En: His family had also seen a new side of Sindre.No: Sindre så på foreldrene sine og smilte.En: Sindre looked at his parents and smiled.No: Neste gang, tenkte han, ville han ikke nøle med å bidra til familiens samhold.En: Next time, he thought, he wouldn't hesitate to contribute to the family's togetherness.No: Han hadde funnet sin plass blant dem, og det føltes godt.En: He had found his place among them, and it felt good.No: Sindre hadde endelig funnet forbindelsen han hadde lengtet etter.En: Sindre had finally found the connection he had longed for. Vocabulary Words:adorned: prydetcarpet: teppethoughtful: tenksominitiatives: initiativtreasure hunt: skattejaktproactive: proaktivbelonging: tilhørendecontent: fornøydegathered: samlesconnected: tilknyttetwrapped up: sprettetsculptures: skulpturerobserving: tilskuendesignificance: betydningensmiled: smiltebands: lagwhirl: spinneconversations: samtalerlonged for: lengtet etterhesitate: nøleintriguing: nysgjerrigewhisper: hviskejovial: levendetasks: oppgaveneenclosed: omsluttetinitiative: initiativexpression: uttrykkinitiated: initiertepleasant: behageliggathering: treff

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Crafting Connections: The Art of Unexpected Bonds at Skansen Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-11-07-23-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Lars drog in den varma, söta doften av bivax och såg sig omkring i det lilla, trivsamma verkstaden på Skansen.En: Lars inhaled the warm, sweet scent of beeswax and looked around the small, cozy workshop at Skansen.Sv: Höstens färger utanför fönstret speglades i de färgglada löven och det kyliga brisen.En: The autumn colors outside the window were mirrored in the colorful leaves and the chilly breeze.Sv: Inne i rummet hördes ett milt skratt.En: Inside the room, a gentle laugh could be heard.Sv: Emma, en livlig reseskribent, hade just gjort entré med sin glada energi och sina skarpa ögon för detaljer.En: Emma, a lively travel writer, had just entered with her vibrant energy and keen eye for detail.Sv: Hon letade efter en autentisk upplevelse att skriva om på sin blogg.En: She was searching for an authentic experience to write about on her blog.Sv: Lars var där av en annan anledning.En: Lars was there for a different reason.Sv: Som en introvert konstnär behövde han hitta inspiration för sitt nästa verk.En: As an introverted artist, he needed to find inspiration for his next piece.Sv: Trots sin tystlåtna natur kände Lars sig dragen till hantverk och konst.En: Despite his quiet nature, Lars felt drawn to crafts and art.Sv: När Nils, den kunnige och skämtsamme verkstadsledaren, hälsade gruppen välkomna, lade han märke till Lars och Emma.En: When Nils, the knowledgeable and witty workshop leader, welcomed the group, he took note of Lars and Emma.Sv: "Idag ska vi göra egna ljus," sa Nils med ett leende.En: "Today we will be making our own candles," said Nils with a smile.Sv: "Och vem vet, kanske hittar ni ljusets magi i processen!"En: "And who knows, maybe you'll find the magic of light in the process!"Sv: Hans humor lätta upp stämningen, och gruppen började arbeta.En: His humor lightened the mood, and the group started working.Sv: Lars och Emma fann sig själva vid samma bord.En: Lars and Emma found themselves at the same table.Sv: I början var de tysta, båda fokuserade på sina mål.En: Initially, they were silent, both focused on their goals.Sv: Lars undrade om han skulle prata med Emma, men hans blyghet gjorde det svårt.En: Lars wondered if he should talk to Emma, but his shyness made it difficult.Sv: Emma, å andra sidan, var så upptagen med att dokumentera allt för sin blogg att hon knappt lade märke till honom.En: Emma, on the other hand, was so busy documenting everything for her blog that she hardly noticed him.Sv: När Nils gick runt och hjälpte deltagarna, kom han till deras bord och visade hur man doppade tråden i det smälta vaxet.En: When Nils went around helping participants, he came to their table and demonstrated how to dip the thread into the melted wax.Sv: Det var då Emma först riktade sitt intresse mot Lars, särskilt när hon såg hans skicklighet.En: It was then that Emma first directed her interest towards Lars, especially when she saw his skill.Sv: Lars bestämde sig för att dela sin kunskap om traditionella hantverk.En: Lars decided to share his knowledge of traditional crafts.Sv: "När jag var barn brukade vi göra ljus med min mormor," började han.En: "When I was a child, we used to make candles with my grandmother," he began.Sv: Emmas ögon lyste upp.En: Emma's eyes lit up.Sv: Hon lade ner sin kamera och började verkligen lyssna.En: She put down her camera and truly began to listen.Sv: Efter några misslyckade försök – och ett botchas ljus som fick dem att skratta otvunget – öppnades en dörr mellan dem.En: After a few failed attempts—and a misshapen candle that made them laugh freely—a door opened between them.Sv: "Jag tror vårt ljus skulle vinna ett pris för kreativitet," skämtade Emma, och Lars nickade med ett leende.En: "I think our candle would win an award for creativity," joked Emma, and Lars nodded with a smile.Sv: Deras skratt drog blickar från de andra deltagarna, men de brydde sig inte.En: Their laughter drew glances from the other participants, but they didn't care.Sv: Det var i det ögonblicket de insåg att det fanns en gemensam grund — förståelsen av konsten och glädjen i processen snarare än slutresultatet.En: It was in that moment they realized there was common ground — the understanding of the art and joy in the process rather than the final result.Sv: När workshopen avslutades bytte Lars och Emma kontaktinformation.En: As the workshop concluded, Lars and Emma exchanged contact information.Sv: "Vi borde träffas igen," sa Emma.En: "We should meet again," said Emma.Sv: "Kanske kan vi utforska mer av Skansen tillsammans?"En: "Perhaps we can explore more of Skansen together?"Sv: Lars kände en ny värme inom sig.En: Lars felt a new warmth within him.Sv: Han hade öppnat sig för en ny kontakt, och Emma kände att balans mellan arbete och njutning var viktig.En: He had opened himself to a new connection, and Emma felt that balance between work and enjoyment was important.Sv: Som de gick ut från verkstaden, med löven prasslande under deras fötter, hade en ny berättelse och ett nytt samarbete tagit sin början.En: As they walked out from the workshop, with leaves rustling beneath their feet, a new story and collaboration had begun. Vocabulary Words:inhaled: drog inbeeswax: bivaxcozy: trivsammaautumn: höstenmirrored: spegladeschilly: kyligabreeze: brisenlively: livligauthentic: autentiskintroverted: introvertcrafts: hantverkwitty: skämtsammeparticipants: deltagarnademonstrated: visademelted: smältainterested: intresseskill: skicklighetattempts: försökmisshapen: botchasfreely: otvungetprize: prisglances: blickarcognition: förståelsenworkshop: verkstadencontact information: kontaktinformationexplore: utforskabalance: balansenjoyment: njutningrustling: prasslandecollaboration: samarbete

Fluent Fiction - French: Rekindling Bonds: A Reunion on Nice's Golden Shore Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-11-07-08-38-20-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Le soleil se couche sur Nice, laissant des rayons dorés colorer les vagues de la Méditerranée.En: The sun sets over Nice, casting golden rays that color the waves of the Mediterranean.Fr: Les palmiers dansent doucement sur le rythme de la brise automnale.En: The palm trees gently dance to the rhythm of the autumn breeze.Fr: Aujourd'hui, la Promenade des Anglais est le théâtre d'une réunion de famille particulière.En: Today, the Promenade des Anglais is the scene of a special family reunion.Fr: Mathieu marche, les mains dans les poches, contemplant l'horizon.En: Mathieu walks with his hands in his pockets, contemplating the horizon.Fr: Cette rencontre est importante pour lui.En: This meeting is important for him.Fr: Mathieu se sent distant depuis quelque temps.En: Mathieu has felt distant for some time.Fr: Les années ont apporté avec elles des malentendus et des disputes.En: The years have brought misunderstandings and disputes.Fr: Mais aujourd'hui, il est décidé à changer cela.En: But today, he is determined to change that.Fr: Sa sœur, Chloé, l'a invité à passer le week-end avec elle et sa fille Élodie.En: His sister, Chloé, has invited him to spend the weekend with her and her daughter Élodie.Fr: C'est un moment parfait.En: It is a perfect moment.Fr: Le 11 novembre, le jour de l'Armistice, leur offre une parenthèse de paix et de réflexion.En: November 11th, l'Armistice Day, offers them a respite for peace and reflection.Fr: En arrivant au point de rendez-vous, Mathieu aperçoit Élodie qui court vers lui.En: Upon arriving at the meeting point, Mathieu sees Élodie running towards him.Fr: Elle a sept ans, des yeux pétillants de joie, et elle crie : "Tonton !"En: She is seven years old, with eyes sparkling with joy, and she shouts, "Tonton!"Fr: Mathieu la serre dans ses bras.En: Mathieu holds her in his arms.Fr: Elle est le lien précieux qui l'unit à sa famille.En: She is the precious link that unites him with his family.Fr: Ensemble, ils commencent leur promenade.En: Together, they begin their walk.Fr: Chloé les rejoint bientôt. Elle sourit, l'air déterminé.En: Chloé joins them soon after, smiling with determination.Fr: "Mathieu, ça fait plaisir de te voir ici," dit-elle doucement.En: "Mathieu, it's good to see you here," she says softly.Fr: Leurs pas mènent vers des souvenirs communs.En: Their steps lead to shared memories.Fr: Ils parlent de vacances passées, des rires partagés sur cette même plage.En: They talk about past vacations, shared laughter on this same beach.Fr: Mais lors du dîner, l'ambiance change.En: But during dinner, the atmosphere changes.Fr: Chloé évoque sans prévenir une vieille dispute.En: Chloé unexpectedly brings up an old argument.Fr: Mathieu tressaille.En: Mathieu flinches.Fr: Le silence s'installe, lourd comme une vague prête à se briser.En: Silence settles, heavy as a wave ready to break.Fr: Élodie, sentant la tension, murmure doucement : "Parlez-vous, s'il vous plaît."En: Élodie, sensing the tension, softly murmurs, "Please talk to each other."Fr: Elle leur tend des dessins, souvenirs de moments heureux.En: She hands them drawings, memories of happy moments.Fr: C'est le déclencheur.En: This is the trigger.Fr: Mathieu pose sa fourchette.En: Mathieu sets down his fork.Fr: "Je veux qu'on se comprenne," dit-il.En: "I want us to understand each other," he says.Fr: Sa voix est tremblante mais ferme.En: His voice is trembling but firm.Fr: Il parle de ses regrets, de son envie de retrouver leur complicité.En: He talks about his regrets, his desire to regain their closeness.Fr: "Pardon, Chloé," ajoute-t-il, sincère.En: "I'm sorry, Chloé," he adds sincerely.Fr: Chloé l'écoute, émue.En: Chloé listens, moved.Fr: "Je suis là pour toi, Mathieu," répond-elle.En: "I'm here for you, Mathieu," she replies.Fr: Un sourire se dessine sur ses lèvres.En: A smile spreads across her face.Fr: Mathieu ressent une chaleur nouvelle.En: Mathieu feels a new warmth.Fr: Les difficultés s'évanouissent peu à peu, comme la marée qui efface les traces dans le sable.En: The difficulties gradually fade away, like the tide erasing traces in the sand.Fr: La nuit tombe, recouvrant Nice d'un manteau étoilé.En: Night falls, covering Nice with a starry cloak.Fr: Élodie tend la main à son oncle et à sa mère.En: Élodie reaches out her hand to her uncle and her mother.Fr: Ensemble, ils continuent à marcher.En: Together, they continue to walk.Fr: La Promenade des Anglais est devenue plus qu'un simple lieu.En: The Promenade des Anglais has become more than just a place.Fr: C'est le témoin de leur réconciliation.En: It is the witness to their reconciliation.Fr: Mathieu comprend enfin l'importance de la famille.En: Mathieu finally understands the importance of family.Fr: La communication honnête est essentielle.En: Honest communication is essential.Fr: Il est chez lui, parmi les siens, et un sentiment de paix l'envahit.En: He feels at home, among his loved ones, and a sense of peace envelops him.Fr: Les vagues continuent d'éclater doucement contre le rivage, mais cette fois, le son réconforte.En: The waves continue to gently crash against the shore, but this time, the sound is comforting.Fr: La famille, pense-t-il, est comme cette mer : parfois agitée, mais toujours belle.En: Family, he thinks, is like this sea: sometimes stormy, but always beautiful. Vocabulary Words:the sunset: le coucher de soleilthe horizon: l'horizonthe dispute: la disputethe reunion: la réunionthe breeze: la brisethe respite: la parenthèsethe misunderstanding: le malentenduthe recollection: le souvenirthe tide: la maréethe cloak: le manteauthe spark: le pétillantthe proximity: la complicitéthe determination: la déterminationthe regret: le regretthe link: le lienthe stage: le théâtrethe armistice: l'armisticethe drawing: le dessinthe peace: la paixthe shore: le rivagethe promise: la promessethe reconciliation: la réconciliationthe wave: la vagueto contemplate: contemplerto flinch: tressaillirto tremble: tremblerto fade: s'évanouirto envelope: envelopperto witness: témoignerto crash: éclater

Fluent Fiction - French: Rekindling Old Friendships on the Promenade des Anglais Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-11-07-23-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Le soleil d'automne brillait doucement sur la Promenade des Anglais, où les feuilles des arbres dansaient légèrement au gré du vent.En: The autumn sun gently shone on the Promenade des Anglais, where the leaves of the trees danced lightly with the wind.Fr: Le café du coin était déjà animé, une douce mélodie flottait dans l'air, mêlant conversations et tintements de tasses.En: The corner café was already lively, a soft melody floated in the air, mingling conversations and the clinking of cups.Fr: Luc, un graphiste rêveur, s'assit à une table près de la fenêtre, perdant son regard dans les vagues lointaines.En: Luc, a dreamy graphic designer, sat at a table near the window, losing his gaze in the distant waves.Fr: Ce jour-là, c'était le 11 novembre, le Jour de l'Armistice.En: That day was November 11th, Armistice Day.Fr: Les souvenirs de ses années d'étudiant à Nice revenaient à Luc alors qu'il regardait autour de lui.En: Memories of his student years in Nice came back to Luc as he looked around.Fr: Il se souvenait des après-midis insouciants passés avec Camille et Étienne.En: He remembered the carefree afternoons spent with Camille and Étienne.Fr: Ces moments lui manquaient.En: He missed those moments.Fr: Aujourd'hui, il voulait retrouver cette camaraderie et comprendre ce qui importait à ses amis maintenant.En: Today, he wanted to rekindle that camaraderie and understand what mattered to his friends now.Fr: Alors qu'il s'apprêtait à plonger dans ses pensées, la cloche de la porte sonna.En: As he prepared to dive into his thoughts, the doorbell rang.Fr: C'était Camille, suivie d'Étienne, leurs visages illuminés par le même soleil.En: It was Camille, followed by Étienne, their faces illuminated by the same sun.Fr: Luc se leva immédiatement, surpris mais heureux de cette coïncidence.En: Luc stood up immediately, surprised but happy at this coincidence.Fr: Ils échangèrent des sourires sincères et se serrèrent la main.En: They exchanged sincere smiles and shook hands.Fr: Les années pouvaient se voir sur leurs visages, mais pas sur leur enthousiasme.En: The years could be seen on their faces, but not on their enthusiasm.Fr: "Quelle surprise !"En: "What a surprise!"Fr: dit Étienne, assis face à Luc.En: said Étienne, sitting across from Luc.Fr: Camille souriait, apportant un sentiment de nostalgie qui réchauffait l'intérieur du café.En: Camille smiled, bringing a feeling of nostalgia that warmed the inside of the café.Fr: Ils commandèrent du café et des viennoiseries, comme dans leurs souvenirs.En: They ordered coffee and pastries, as they had in their memories.Fr: Lentement, les conversations commencèrent, timides au début.En: Slowly, the conversations began, timid at first.Fr: Luc sentit cette peur persistante qu'ils aient changé, qu'ils aient oublié l'alchimie qui les liait autrefois.En: Luc felt this persistent fear that they had changed, that they had forgotten the chemistry that once bound them.Fr: "Comment allez-vous tous ?"En: "How have you all been?"Fr: demanda Luc, sa voix teintée d'hésitation.En: asked Luc, his voice tinged with hesitation.Fr: "Je pense souvent à ces années," confia Camille.En: "I often think about those years," confided Camille.Fr: "Avec Étienne, nous parlions récemment de vous."En: "With Étienne, we were recently talking about you."Fr: Elle lança un regard à Étienne, qui acquiesça.En: She glanced at Étienne, who nodded.Fr: Luc prit une grande inspiration, prêt à avouer ce qui lui pesait depuis longtemps.En: Luc took a deep breath, ready to confess what had been weighing on him for a long time.Fr: "Je veux revivre ces moments et comprendre ce que vous ressentez maintenant.En: "I want to relive those moments and understand how you feel now.Fr: Nos amitiés comptent pour moi."En: Our friendships matter to me."Fr: Un silence accueillit ses mots, suivi d'un accord collectif.En: A silence greeted his words, followed by a collective agreement.Fr: "Bien sûr," répondit Étienne, touché par la sincérité de Luc.En: "Of course," replied Étienne, touched by Luc's sincerity.Fr: "Nos vies ont changé, mais l'amitié peut toujours rester."En: "Our lives have changed, but friendship can always remain."Fr: Les trois amis continuaient de discuter, exprimant ce qu'ils avaient sur le cœur, et partageant des souvenirs précieux.En: The three friends continued to talk, expressing what was on their hearts, and sharing precious memories.Fr: Le soleil dehors jetait des ombres dansantes sur le sol, accompagnant leur conversation.En: The sun outside cast dancing shadows on the floor, accompanying their conversation.Fr: Ce fut à travers une discussion nostalgique qu'ils comprirent que bien que chacun ait changé, leur lien restait intact.En: It was through a nostalgic discussion that they understood that although each had changed, their bond remained intact.Fr: C'était un soulagement pour Luc.En: It was a relief for Luc.Fr: Il réalisa que les vérités du passé et les réalités du présent pouvaient coexister.En: He realized that the truths of the past and the realities of the present could coexist.Fr: Avant de partir, ils décidèrent de se voir plus régulièrement et de planifier un voyage dans les montagnes, un de leurs rêves anciens.En: Before leaving, they decided to see each other more regularly and to plan a trip to the mountains, one of their old dreams.Fr: Luc se leva, le cœur léger, plein d'espoir et de gratitude.En: Luc stood up, his heart light, full of hope and gratitude.Fr: Ce jour-là, sur la Promenade des Anglais, Luc sentit à nouveau ce sentiment d'appartenance, réalisant que les amitiés véritablement profondes ne se perdaient jamais, elles évoluaient simplement avec le temps.En: That day, on the Promenade des Anglais, Luc once again felt that sense of belonging, realizing that truly deep friendships are never lost; they simply evolve with time. Vocabulary Words:the sun: le soleilthe leaves: les feuillesthe trees: les arbresthe wind: le ventthe wave: la vaguethe armistice: l'armisticethe memories: les souvenirsthe afternoon: l'après-midithe conversation: la conversationthe pastry: la viennoiseriethe chemistry: l'alchimiethe fear: la peurthe friendship: l'amitiéthe silence: le silencethe heart: le cœurthe truth: la véritéthe reality: la réalitéthe bond: le lienthe shadow: l'ombrethe floor: le solthe relief: le soulagementthe sense: le sentimentthe belonging: l'appartenancethe gratitude: la gratitudethe truth: la véritéthe melody: la mélodiethe student: l'étudiantthe camaraderie: la camaraderiethe doorbell: la cloche de la portethe coincidence: la coïncidence

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Dancing Through Deception: A Day of Tradition in Buenos Aires Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-11-07-08-38-20-es Story Transcript:Es: La Plaza de Mayo estaba llena de vida.En: La Plaza de Mayo was full of life.Es: Era primavera en Buenos Aires, el aire cálido y dulce.En: It was spring in Buenos Aires, the air warm and sweet.Es: Isidro y Luz caminaban entre la multitud.En: Isidro and Luz walked among the crowd.Es: Las calles estaban decoradas con guirnaldas de colores y el sonido de la música tradicional resonaba por todas partes.En: The streets were decorated with colorful garlands, and the sound of traditional music resonated everywhere.Es: Isidro llevaba a Luz por el centro de la ciudad.En: Isidro led Luz through the center of the city.Es: "Vamos a la Plaza de Mayo, es muy famosa," decía Isidro, intentando parecer experto.En: "Let's go to La Plaza de Mayo, it's very famous," Isidro said, trying to seem knowledgeable.Es: Luz, llena de entusiasmo, sonreía y tomaba fotos de todo.En: Luz, full of enthusiasm, smiled and took pictures of everything.Es: Su abuelo le había hablado del Día de la Tradición, y quería verlo.En: Her grandfather had told her about the Día de la Tradición, and she wanted to see it.Es: De repente, alrededor de ellos, un grupo de bailarines comenzó a formar un desfile.En: Suddenly, around them, a group of dancers began to form a parade.Es: Las chaquetas de los gauchos brillaban bajo el sol y las polleras de las bailarinas giraban con la música.En: The jackets of the gauchos shone under the sun, and the skirts of the dancers twirled with the music.Es: Isidro miró a Luz y dijo con una sonrisa, "Ah, esto... es una sorpresa que preparé para ti.En: Isidro looked at Luz and said with a smile, "Ah, this... is a surprise I prepared for you.Es: Claro, sabía del desfile."En: Of course, I knew about the parade."Es: Pero la verdad era que Isidro estaba completamente desorientado.En: But the truth was that Isidro was completely disoriented.Es: No tenía idea de que había un evento planeado ese día.En: He had no idea there was an event planned that day.Es: Luz, emocionada, aplaudía y animaba a los bailarines mientras avanzaban.En: Luz, excited, clapped and cheered for the dancers as they marched on.Es: Isidro, en un intento por seguir impresionándola, empezó a inventar datos sobre el festival, hablando de costumbres que ni siquiera existían.En: Isidro, in an attempt to keep impressing her, started making up facts about the festival, talking about customs that didn't even exist.Es: Mientras se sumergían más en el desfile, un hombre con un sombrero grande se les acercó.En: As they got deeper into the parade, a man with a big hat approached them.Es: "¡Ven, únete a nosotros!En: "Come, join us!"Es: ", dijo el hombre, arrastrándolos hacia el centro de la danza.En: the man said, dragging them into the center of the dance.Es: Isidro y Luz, sorprendidos, empezaron a moverse a su alrededor, siguiendo torpemente los pasos.En: Isidro and Luz, surprised, began to move around, awkwardly following the steps.Es: Pronto, una mujer mayor, vestida con una falda colorida, se acercó a ellos.En: Soon, an older woman, dressed in a colorful skirt, approached them.Es: "¿Primera vez en el Día de la Tradición?"En: "First time at the Día de la Tradición?"Es: preguntó ella con una sonrisa cálida.En: she asked with a warm smile.Es: Isidro asintió, finalmente admitiendo su ignorancia.En: Isidro nodded, finally admitting his ignorance.Es: "No sabía de qué trataba."En: "I didn't know what it was about."Es: La mujer se echó a reír suavemente.En: The woman laughed softly.Es: "Es una celebración de nuestra cultura, de la vida de los gauchos.En: "It's a celebration of our culture, of the gauchos' life.Es: Hoy recordamos a José Hernández, el autor del 'Martín Fierro'."En: Today we remember José Hernández, the author of the 'Martín Fierro'."Es: Ella explicó la importancia de la música, el baile, y las tradiciones gauchas en el corazón argentino.En: She explained the importance of the music, the dance, and the gaucho traditions at the heart of Argentina.Es: Isidro se sintió aliviado.En: Isidro felt relieved.Es: Luz también escuchaba atentamente con ojos brillantes.En: Luz also listened attentively with bright eyes.Es: Ambos se relajaron, disfrutando del resto de la tarde.En: Both relaxed, enjoying the rest of the afternoon.Es: Se dejaron llevar por el ambiente festivo, participando con más naturalidad.En: They let themselves be carried away by the festive atmosphere, participating more naturally.Es: Cuando el día terminó, Isidro y Luz se quedaron sentados en la plaza.En: When the day ended, Isidro and Luz remained seated in the plaza.Es: Isidro sonrió a Luz y dijo, "La próxima vez, investigaré antes de hablar.En: Isidro smiled at Luz and said, "Next time, I'll do some research before I speak.Es: Pero ha sido divertido, ¿no?"En: But it was fun, wasn't it?"Es: Luz asintió, complacida por la experiencia auténtica.En: Luz nodded, pleased with the authentic experience.Es: Así, Isidro comprendió que no necesitaba saberlo todo para disfrutar un momento.En: Thus, Isidro realized he didn't need to know everything to enjoy a moment.Es: Aprendió que ser honesto y abierto le había regalado un día inolvidable junto a su amiga, un día que siempre recordarían como el día en que realmente abrazaron las tradiciones argentinas.En: He learned that being honest and open had given him an unforgettable day with his friend, a day they would always remember as the day they truly embraced Argentine traditions. Vocabulary Words:the parade: el desfileto shine: brillarto twirl: girardisoriented: desorientadoawkwardly: torpementeto clap: aplaudirenthusiasm: el entusiasmothe skirt: la faldaknowledgeable: expertothe gaucho: el gauchoto drag: arrastrarthe tradition: la tradicióncelebration: la celebraciónsweetly: dulcementethe crowd: la multitudto be full of life: estar lleno de vidathe garland: la guirnaldato resonate: resonarthe heart: el corazónthe dance: la danzaauthentic: auténticoto smile: sonreírto amaze: asombrarto admit: admitirsurprised: sorprendidoignorance: la ignoranciathe author: el autorthe music: la músicarelieved: aliviadoto embrace: abrazar

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Sofía's Secret Journey: Finding Peace in the Forest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-11-06-08-38-20-es Story Transcript:Es: El sol brillaba suavemente sobre el denso bosque, donde el canto de los pájaros llenaba el aire con melodías alegres.En: The sun shone gently over the dense forest, where the birds' songs filled the air with cheerful melodies.Es: Sofía, Mateo y Lucía caminaban junto al resto de sus compañeros de clase.En: Sofía, Mateo, and Lucía were walking alongside the rest of their classmates.Es: Era una excursión escolar para estudiar ecología.En: It was a school field trip to study ecology.Es: La primavera en el hemisferio sur mostraba su esplendor, y el Día de los Muertos resonaba en el corazón de Sofía.En: Spring in the southern hemisphere was showing its splendor, and the Día de los Muertos resonated in Sofía's heart.Es: Sofía amaba la naturaleza.En: Sofía loved nature.Es: Ella sentía una conexión especial con las plantas, como su abuela, que le contaba historias sobre un arbusto único en el bosque.En: She felt a special connection with plants, like her grandmother, who used to tell her stories about a unique bush in the forest.Es: Desde que su abuela falleció, Sofía buscaba la paz interior.En: Since her grandmother passed away, Sofía had been searching for inner peace.Es: Durante la caminata, Sofía no podía dejar de pensar en esa planta especial.En: During the hike, Sofía couldn't stop thinking about that special plant.Es: "Hoy es el día," pensó.En: "Today is the day," she thought.Es: El itinerario escolar era estricto, pero Sofía quería encontrar la planta que su abuela describía.En: The school itinerary was strict, but Sofía wanted to find the plant her grandmother had described.Es: Ella deseaba sentir esa cercanía perdida.En: She longed to feel that lost closeness.Es: A la hora del almuerzo, cuando el grupo se sentó a comer, Sofía miró alrededor.En: At lunchtime, when the group sat down to eat, Sofía looked around.Es: Mateo jugaba con unos insectos para el proyecto escolar y Lucía tomaba fotos.En: Mateo was playing with some insects for the school project, and Lucía was taking pictures.Es: Sofía sabía que debía actuar rápido.En: Sofía knew she had to act quickly.Es: Se levantó discretamente y se adentró en la espesura del bosque.En: She discreetly got up and ventured into the thicket of the forest.Es: El camino era difícil, con ramas bajas y hojas crujientes bajo sus zapatos.En: The path was difficult, with low branches and crunchy leaves beneath her shoes.Es: Pero ella estaba decidida.En: But she was determined.Es: El bosque estaba lleno de vida.En: The forest was full of life.Es: Las hojas verdes brillaban con la luz del sol que se filtraba a través de los árboles altos.En: The green leaves shone with the sunlight filtering through the tall trees.Es: Sofía sentía que su abuela caminaba con ella.En: Sofía felt as if her grandmother was walking with her.Es: Después de mucho buscar, Sofía descubrió un claro bañado por el sol.En: After much searching, Sofía discovered a sunlit clearing.Es: Allí, en el centro, estaba la planta que su abuela describía.En: There, in the center, was the plant her grandmother had described.Es: El corazón de Sofía se llenó de emoción.En: Sofía's heart filled with emotion.Es: Se agachó y tocó suavemente las hojas.En: She crouched down and gently touched the leaves.Es: En ese instante, sintió la presencia de su abuela, como si una cálida brisa del pasado la envolviera con cariño.En: In that moment, she felt her grandmother's presence, as if a warm breeze from the past enveloped her lovingly.Es: Sofía tomó un pequeño esqueje de la planta, un recuerdo físico de su conexión espiritual con su abuela.En: Sofía took a small cutting from the plant, a physical reminder of her spiritual connection to her grandmother.Es: Con cuidado, regresó al grupo justo a tiempo, antes de que alguien notara su ausencia.En: Carefully, she returned to the group just in time, before anyone noticed her absence.Es: De vuelta con sus amigos, Sofía sintió una paz nueva en su corazón.En: Back with her friends, Sofía felt a new peace in her heart.Es: Había encontrado lo que buscaba: un vínculo renovado con su abuela.En: She had found what she was looking for: a renewed bond with her grandmother.Es: Ahora, no solo llevaba un pedazo de la planta, sino un sentimiento de tranquilidad, como si su abuela le hubiera susurrado desde el más allá que todo estará bien.En: Now, she not only carried a piece of the plant but also a feeling of tranquility, as if her grandmother had whispered from beyond that everything would be okay. Vocabulary Words:the sun: el solthe forest: el bosquethe song: el cantothe air: el airethe melodies: las melodíasthe classmates: los compañeros de clasethe field trip: la excursiónthe ecology: la ecologíathe spring: la primaverathe hemisphere: el hemisferiothe splendor: el esplendorthe heart: el corazónthe nature: la naturalezathe plants: las plantasthe bush: el arbustothe peace: la pazthe itinerary: el itinerariothe thicket: la espesurathe path: el caminothe branches: las ramasthe leaves: las hojasthe shoes: los zapatosthe sunlight: la luz del solthe trees: los árbolesthe clearing: el clarothe center: el centrothe emotion: la emociónthe breeze: la brisathe cutting: el esquejethe bond: el vínculo

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Reunion at Kalemegdan: A Historian's Quest for Truth Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-11-06-08-38-20-sr Story Transcript:Sr: На хладни, ветровити дан, када Калемегданска тврђава окупана у златним јесењим бојама стоји на узвисини изнад ушћа Саве у Дунав, Милан је стајао замишљено.En: On a cold, windy day, as the Kalemegdan fortress bathed in golden autumn hues stood on the heights above the confluence of the Sava and Dunav, Milan stood lost in thought.Sr: Ветра је носила суво лишће и у ваздуху је мирисала јесен, док је Милан размишљао о прошлости која га је вратила у родни град баш на Дан Светог Арханђела Михаила.En: The wind carried the dry leaves, and the air smelled of autumn, while Milan pondered the past that brought him back to his hometown on the Day of Saint Archangel Michael.Sr: Милан је био историчар, тих и повучен мушкарац који је трагао за истином о прошлом животу у овом граду.En: Milan was a historian, a quiet and reserved man who searched for the truth about the past life in this city.Sr: Данас је био посебан дан.En: Today was a special day.Sr: Јелена, његова пријатељица из детињства, и њен брат, Никола, требало је да се састану с њим.En: Jelena, his childhood friend, and her brother, Nikola, were supposed to meet him.Sr: Неколико година су били у различитим световима.En: For several years, they had lived in different worlds.Sr: Јелена је била успешна архитекта са скривеним осећањима која је никад није изразила, а Никола, увек шармантан, носио је тајну коју је управо сада био спреман да подели.En: Jelena was a successful architect with hidden feelings she never expressed, and Nikola, always charming, carried a secret he was now ready to share.Sr: Њихов поглед се срео преко старих зидина тврђаве, где су јасно видели сурову лепоту снажних река које се спајају у даљини.En: Their eyes met across the old fortress walls, where they clearly saw the harsh beauty of the powerful rivers merging in the distance.Sr: "Заиста сам срећан што вас видим," рекао је Милан, али његов поглед је откривао дубоку тугу и неизвесност.En: "I'm truly happy to see you," said Milan, but his gaze revealed deep sadness and uncertainty.Sr: "И ми тебе," одговорила је Јелена, држећи стегнуте руке.En: "And we are to see you," replied Jelena, holding her hands tightly.Sr: У срцу је осећала много више од онога што је њена реч могла изразити.En: In her heart, she felt much more than her words could express.Sr: Док су шетали уз зидине тврђаве, Милан је ненадано стао.En: As they walked along the fortress walls, Milan suddenly stopped.Sr: Дуго је желео да пита за разлог свог изненадног одласка пре неколико година.En: He had long wanted to ask about the reason for his sudden departure a few years ago.Sr: Тај терет је носио превише дуго.En: He had carried that burden for too long.Sr: "Јелена... зашто сам морао отићи?" питао је тихо, дивећи се храбрости коју је у себи нашао.En: "Jelena... why did I have to leave?" he asked quietly, admiring the courage he found within himself.Sr: Њен поглед се спустио, а њено срце се борило између истине и бола.En: Her gaze lowered, and her heart battled between truth and pain.Sr: "Не знам целу причу, али мислим да је Никола знао више од мене," изговорила је коначно, погледавши брата.En: "I don't know the whole story, but I think Nikola knew more than I did," she finally spoke, looking at her brother.Sr: Никола је устао, стиснуте песнице истином коју је држао осам година.En: Nikola stood up, fists clenched with the truth he had kept for eight years.Sr: "Наш отац је желео да те заштити од нечег.En: "Our father wanted to protect you from something.Sr: Мислио је да је тако најбоље за тебе."En: He thought it was best for you."Sr: Милан је уздахнуо.En: Milan sighed.Sr: Истина је била болна, али ослобађајућа.En: The truth was painful, yet liberating.Sr: Јелена је пришла и ухватила га за руку.En: Jelena approached and took his hand.Sr: "Хајде да будемо сада овде, у овом тренутку," рекла је.En: "Let's be here now, in this moment," she said.Sr: Док се хладни ветар спуштао низ зидине и листови су лепршали до њихових стопала, Милан је осетио да је коначно слободан од прошлости.En: As the cold wind descended the walls and leaves fluttered to their feet, Milan felt finally free from the past.Sr: Могли су започети нови почетак, заједно са другарством и новим шансама које им је живот нудио.En: They could start anew, together with camaraderie and new opportunities life offered them.Sr: Тврђава је, као неми сведок њихове приче, стајала чврсто, спремна да чува њихове тајне.En: The fortress, as a silent witness to their story, stood firm, ready to keep their secrets.Sr: Милан је тихо проговорио, "Хвала вам," и прихватио шансу за нови живот.En: Milan spoke softly, "Thank you," and embraced the chance for a new life.Sr: Било је време да оде у сусрет будућности са миром и љубављу.En: It was time to meet the future with peace and love.Sr: Тада, у том магичном тренутку, дружина је направила први корак ка новом дану, испуњеном надом.En: Then, in that magical moment, the group took the first step toward a new day, filled with hope. Vocabulary Words:fortress: тврђаваconfluence: ушћеbathed: окупанаhues: бојамаpondered: размишљаоhometown: родни градhistorian: историчарreserved: повученarchitect: архитектаfeelings: осећањаexpressed: изразилаgaze: погледrevealed: откриваоuncertainty: неизвесностbattle: борилоburden: теретadmiring: дивећиtruth: истинаpainful: болнаliberating: ослобађајућаdescended: спуштаоfluttered: лепршалиopportunities: шансеwitness: сведокsecrets: тајнеembraced: прихватиоmagical: магичномdistant: даљиниharsh: суровуclenched: стиснуте

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Rajat's Reunion: Bridging City Lights and Desert Roots Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-11-05-23-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: रजत की मुलाकात रेगिस्तान के समुद्र से होती है, जब वह बस से उतरकर गहरी सांस लेता है।En: रजत meets the ocean of the desert as he steps off the bus and takes a deep breath.Hi: उसकी आंखों को दूर-दूर तक फैले नारंगी रंग के रेत के टीलों और आसमान में फेलती नीली चादर का दृश्य भा जाता है।En: His eyes are enchanted by the sight of the vast orange sand dunes and the blue sheet spreading across the sky.Hi: बार-बार शहर में काम के चलते अपने परिवार से दूर रहने के बाद, रजत आज पहली बार फुर्सत में अपने परिवार के साथ समय बिता रहा था।En: After constantly staying away from his family due to work in the city, रजत is, for the first time, spending leisure time with his family.Hi: आज पुष्कर मेले का दिन था और दीवाली के बाद की मौसम की ठंडक में नया रंग भर रहा था।En: Today was the day of the पुष्कर fair, and the cold weather after दीवाली was adding a new hue.Hi: सूरज की हल्की गरम किरणें राज की त्वचा पर पड़ती हैं, और दूर संगीत की तानें उसके कानों तक पहुंचती हैं।En: The mild warm rays of the sun fall on रज's skin, and the notes of music reach his ears from afar.Hi: उसकी मां, लीला, उसे देख मुस्कुराती हैं और कहती हैं, "राज, हमने तम्हें बहुत याद किया।En: His mother, लीला, smiles at him and says, "राज, we missed you a lot."Hi: " राज की बहन, आऱ्यन, उसे खींचकर ऊंटों के पास ले जाती है।En: राज's sister, आऱ्यन, pulls him towards the camels.Hi: रज के मन में थोड़ी झिझक है, पर उसने निर्णय लिया कि वह इस मेलें में पूरी तरह से भाग लेंगे।En: रज feels a bit hesitant, but he decides to fully participate in the fair.Hi: ऊंट की सवारी उसे अपनी जड़ों से जोड़ती है।En: Riding a camel connects him to his roots.Hi: आऱ्यन उसे ऊंट दौड़ में हिस्सा लेने के लिए चुनौती देता है।En: आऱ्यन challenges him to take part in the camel race.Hi: रेस का हिस्सा बनते हुए, राज बंदिशों से मुक्त हो जाता है।En: As राज becomes a part of the race, he feels liberated from constraints.Hi: ऊंटों की ताल और रेगिस्तान की चपलता में वह खो जाता है।En: He loses himself in the rhythm of the camels and the agility of the desert.Hi: रेस का अंत होते ही राज की शर्म कुछ कम हो जाती है।En: As the race ends, राज's shyness diminishes somewhat.Hi: जैसे-जैसे सूरज डूबता है, रंग बिरंगी तंबुओं और दुकानों की छटा दृश्य को और भी निखार देती है।En: As the sun sets, the vibrant tents and stalls enhance the view.Hi: रेत में बैठी लीला और रजत, सूर्यास्त के समय का आनंद लेते हैं।En: Sitting on the sand, लीला and रजत enjoy the evening.Hi: उनके बीच की खामोशी अब बोझिल नहीं रही।En: The silence between them is no longer burdensome.Hi: राज महसूस करता है कि वह दोनों दुनियाओं का हिस्सा है - शहर का व्यस्त जीवन और रेगिस्तान का शांत स्नेह।En: राज feels that he belongs to both worlds—the bustling life of the city and the serene affection of the desert.Hi: जैसे ही मेले का शोर थमने लगता है, राज और लीला साझा मुस्कान में बंध जाते हैं।En: As the noise of the fair begins to fade, राज and लीला are bound by a shared smile.Hi: राज ने आज न केवल मेलें में हिस्सा लिया, बल्कि नए रूप में अपने परिवार और परंपरा को पाया।En: Today, राज not only participated in the fair but also discovered his family and tradition in a new way.Hi: उसने यह समझ लिया कि वह अपनी नयी और पुरानी पहचान के बीच तालमेल बिठा सकता है।En: He realizes that he can balance his new and old identity.Hi: उस रात, रज तंबू के भीतर सोकर महसूस करता है कि उसने अपनी जड़ों से एक नया बंधन बना लिया है।En: That night, sleeping inside the tent, रज feels he has created a new bond with his roots.Hi: तीनों भाई-बहनों की हंसी और वो यादें जिन्हें वे हमेशा संजोकर रखेंगे, उसके दिल पर मीठी छाप छोड़ देती हैं।En: The laughter of the three siblings and the memories they will always cherish leave a sweet impression on his heart.Hi: वह अपने दिल में एक नया आत्मविश्वास महसूस करता है, जैसे कि उसने अपनी पहचान के दोनों हिस्सों को स्वीकार कर लिया है।En: He feels a new confidence within, as if he has embraced both parts of his identity. Vocabulary Words:enchanted: भा जाताleisure: फुर्सतdunes: टीलोंhue: रंगhesitant: झिझकconstraints: बंदिशोंagility: चपलताvibrant: रंग बिरंगीenhance: निखार देनाserene: शांतaffection: स्नेहburdensome: बोझिलbalance: तालमेलidentity: पहचानembraced: स्वीकारsiblings: भाई-बहनोंcherish: संजोकरconfidence: आत्मविश्वासdiscover: पायाbond: बन्धनtent: तंबूmemories: यादेंliberated: मुक्तnotes: तानेंrealizes: समझsunset: सूर्यास्तparticipate: भागcamels: ऊंटोंtent stalls: तंबुओं और दुकानोंchallenges: चुनौती

Fluent Fiction - Danish: From Stage Fright to Standing Ovation: Søren's Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-11-04-08-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Søren stod i skolens store auditorium.En: Søren stood in the school's large auditorium.Da: Det var efterår, og de gyldne blade blæste udenfor vinduerne.En: It was autumn, and the golden leaves blew outside the windows.Da: Inde i auditoriet var der travlhed.En: Inside the auditorium, there was bustle.Da: Elever løb rundt, rettede på deres kostumer, og scenens røde gardiner kastede et varmt lys over rummet.En: Students ran around, adjusting their costumes, and the stage's red curtains cast a warm light over the room.Da: Søren så rundt.En: Søren looked around.Da: Han havde netop sluttet sig til dramaklubben.En: He had just joined the drama club.Da: Han var en stille dreng, der ofte var alene.En: He was a quiet boy who was often alone.Da: Men han elskede skuespil.En: But he loved acting.Da: Desværre kæmpede han med sceneskræk.En: Unfortunately, he struggled with stage fright.Da: Hans hænder rystede let, og maven kriblede, når han tænkte på at stå foran publikum.En: His hands trembled slightly, and his stomach fluttered when he thought about standing in front of an audience.Da: I dag var speciel.En: Today was special.Da: Den store skoleforestilling nærmede sig.En: The big school play was approaching.Da: Søren ønskede, mere end noget andet, at præstere perfekt.En: Søren wished, more than anything else, to perform perfectly.Da: Han ville bevise for sig selv, at han kunne.En: He wanted to prove to himself that he could.Da: Men Nikolaj, klubbens erfarne skuespiller, var ikke til stor hjælp.En: But Nikolaj, the club's experienced actor, wasn't much help.Da: "Du skal tale højere," kritiserede Nikolaj.En: "You need to speak louder," criticized Nikolaj.Da: "Det er for slapt."En: "It's too weak."Da: Nikolajs ord nagede Søren.En: Nikolaj's words nagged Søren.Da: Hans selvtillid svandt ind, men Søren vidste, han måtte gøre noget.En: His confidence dwindled, but Søren knew he had to do something.Da: Efter endnu en dag med øvelse, gik han hen til Nikolaj.En: After another day of practice, he went up to Nikolaj.Da: "Nikolaj, jeg har brug for din hjælp," sagde Søren og tog en dyb indånding.En: "Nikolaj, I need your help," said Søren, taking a deep breath.Da: "Kan du give mig konstruktiv feedback?"En: "Can you give me constructive feedback?"Da: Nikolaj blev overrasket, men nikkede.En: Nikolaj was surprised but nodded.Da: "Okay, Søren.En: "Okay, Søren.Da: Lad os arbejde sammen."En: Let's work together."Da: Søren vidste også, at Emma kunne hjælpe.En: Søren also knew that Emma could help.Da: Hun havde altid opmuntret ham.En: She had always encouraged him.Da: "Emma, vil du øve med mig efter skole?"En: "Emma, will you practice with me after school?"Da: spurgte han.En: he asked.Da: Hun smilede og nikkede straks.En: She smiled and nodded immediately.Da: I løbet af de næste uger praktiserede Søren hårdt.En: Over the next few weeks, Søren practiced hard.Da: Han mødte op tidligt, øvede sine replikker foran spejlet og bad Emma om råd.En: He showed up early, rehearsed his lines in front of the mirror, and asked Emma for advice.Da: Lidt efter lidt begyndte hans frygt at svinde ind.En: Slowly but surely, his fear began to subside.Da: Det var sidste generalprøve.En: It was the final dress rehearsal.Da: Alle var spændte.En: Everyone was excited.Da: Scenen var klar, og Søren tog en dyb indånding.En: The stage was set, and Søren took a deep breath.Da: Det var nu eller aldrig.En: It was now or never.Da: Midt i sin dialog følte Søren noget forandre sig.En: In the middle of his dialogue, Søren felt something change.Da: Han improviserede en linje.En: He improvised a line.Da: Der var et lille øjebliks stilhed.En: There was a brief moment of silence.Da: Så brød salen ud i klapsalver.En: Then the hall erupted in applause.Da: Forestillingen var en succes.En: The performance was a success.Da: Elever og lærere roste Søren.En: Students and teachers praised Søren.Da: Selv Nikolaj kom over.En: Even Nikolaj came over.Da: "Godt gået, Søren," sagde Nikolaj.En: "Well done, Søren," said Nikolaj.Da: "Du har talent."En: "You have talent."Da: Søren smilede for sig selv.En: Søren smiled to himself.Da: Han havde klaret det.En: He had done it.Da: Ikke kun havde han overvundet sin frygt, men han havde også lært, at det var okay at bede om hjælp.En: Not only had he overcome his fear, but he also learned that it was okay to ask for help.Da: Han følte sig stærkere og mere selvsikker end nogensinde før.En: He felt stronger and more confident than ever before.Da: Uden for auditoriumet fortsatte de gyldne blade med at danse i den lette brise, og Søren vidste, at en ny begyndelse ventede.En: Outside the auditorium, the golden leaves continued to dance in the gentle breeze, and Søren knew that a new beginning awaited. Vocabulary Words:auditorium: auditoriumbustle: travlhedcostumes: kostumercurtains: gardinertrembled: rystedefluttered: kribledestage fright: sceneskrækapproaching: nærmede sigcriticized: kritiseredenagged: nagededwindled: svandt indconstructive feedback: konstruktiv feedbacksurprised: overrasketencouraged: opmuntretrehearsed: øvedesubside: svinde indimprovised: improviseredesilence: stilhedapplause: klapsalverperformance: forestillingpraised: rosteovercome: overvundetconfident: selvsikkergentle breeze: lette brisenew beginning: ny begyndelseprovetray: præstereaudience: publikumrehearsal: generalprøvedialogue: dialogtalent: talent

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Whispers of Rome: A Tour Guide's Passion Ignites Change Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-11-04-08-38-20-it Story Transcript:It: Nelle fresche giornate d'autunno, il Colosseo si erge maestoso sotto il cielo di Roma.En: On the fresh autumn days, the Colosseo stands majestic under the cielo of Roma.It: Le foglie danzano leggere, portate dal vento, e i turisti scattano foto cercando di catturare la bellezza senza tempo del monumento.En: The leaves dance lightly, carried by the wind, and the tourists take photos trying to capture the timeless beauty of the monument.It: Giulia, una guida turistica dai capelli neri e gli occhi vivaci, si prepara per un altro gruppo di turisti.En: Giulia, a tour guide with black hair and lively eyes, prepares for another group of tourists.It: Ama il suo lavoro, ma spesso si sente invisibile.En: She loves her job but often feels invisible.It: La paga è bassa e raramente i clienti la ringraziano.En: The pay is low, and clients rarely thank her.It: Oggi, però, ha deciso di metterci più passione, sperando di instaurare connessioni più profonde.En: Today, however, she has decided to put more passion into it, hoping to establish deeper connections.It: Lorenzo si avvicina al punto d'incontro.En: Lorenzo approaches the meeting point.It: È venuto a Roma in cerca di distrazione dopo una delusione amorosa.En: He has come to Roma seeking distraction after a romantic disappointment.It: Nonostante il cuore appesantito, ha deciso di unirsi al tour.En: Despite his heavy heart, he has decided to join the tour.It: Forse, pensa, la storia può essere una cura.En: Perhaps, he thinks, history can be a cure.It: "Gentili signori e signore," comincia Giulia, "oggi vi racconterò segreti e storie del Colosseo."En: "Ladies and gentlemen," begins Giulia, "today I will tell you secrets and stories of the Colosseo."It: La sua voce è dolce, ma forte, e cattura subito l'attenzione di Lorenzo.En: Her voice is sweet but strong, and immediately captures Lorenzo's attention.It: Mentre passeggiano tra le antiche pietre, Giulia racconta della grandiosità dei gladiatori e delle follie degli imperatori.En: As they walk among the ancient stones, Giulia narrates the grandeur of the gladiators and the follies of the emperors.It: Dipinge scene di una Roma lontana, portando il passato alla vita.En: She paints scenes of a distant Roma, bringing the past to life.It: Più parla, più Lorenzo si sente coinvolto.En: The more she talks, the more Lorenzo feels engaged.It: Le parole di Giulia sono come una musica che lo distrae da pensieri tristi.En: Giulia's words are like music that distracts him from sad thoughts.It: A un certo punto, Giulia racconta la storia di un gladiatore che ha trovato il coraggio in battaglia grazie a una promessa d'amore.En: At one point, Giulia tells the story of a gladiator who found courage in battle thanks to a promise of love.It: Lorenzo si ritrova emozionato.En: Lorenzo finds himself moved.It: C'è qualcosa nel racconto che risveglia una scintilla in lui, che gli fa vedere la bellezza nel dolore.En: There is something in the story that rekindles a spark in him, making him see beauty in pain.It: Alla fine del tour, mentre il sole tramonta e il Colosseo si colora d'oro, Lorenzo va da Giulia.En: At the end of the tour, as the sun sets and the Colosseo turns golden, Lorenzo goes to Giulia.It: "Grazie," dice, "oggi mi hai fatto vedere Roma in un modo nuovo."En: "Thank you," he says, "today you showed me Roma in a new way."It: Giulia sorride.En: Giulia smiles.It: Le parole di Lorenzo sono semplici, ma potenti.En: Lorenzo's words are simple but powerful.It: Finalmente qualcuno ha apprezzato la sua passione, e il suo cuore si riempie di gratitudine.En: Finally, someone appreciated her passion, and her heart fills with gratitude.It: Da quel giorno, Giulia continua a raccontare le storie con nuova energia.En: From that day, Giulia continues to tell stories with new energy.It: Sa che il suo lavoro può davvero toccare le persone.En: She knows that her work can truly touch people.It: E Lorenzo, con il cuore più leggero, continua a esplorare Roma, trovando emozioni e scoperte dietro ogni angolo.En: And Lorenzo, with a lighter heart, continues to explore Roma, finding emotions and discoveries around every corner.It: Insieme, anche se per un breve momento, Giulia e Lorenzo hanno riscoperto il valore delle connessioni umane.En: Together, even if just for a brief moment, Giulia and Lorenzo rediscovered the value of human connections.It: Un semplice tour si è trasformato in un viaggio di rinascita e marcato un nuovo inizio per entrambi, con il Colosseo come testimone silenzioso delle loro trasformazioni.En: A simple tour transformed into a journey of rebirth and marked a new beginning for both of them, with the Colosseo as a silent witness to their transformations. Vocabulary Words:the tour guide: la guida turisticamajestic: maestosothe leaves: le foglieto capture: catturaretimeless: senza tempolively eyes: gli occhi vivacito establish: instauraredistraction: distrazioneromantic disappointment: delusione amorosato seek: cercarethe meeting point: il punto d'incontroladies and gentlemen: gentili signori e signoreto narrate: raccontarethe grandeur: la grandiositàthe folly: le folliethe emperors: gli imperatoriancient stones: le antiche pietreto rekindle: risvegliarea spark: una scintillato appreciate: apprezzaregratitude: gratitudineto transform: trasformarethe rebirth: la rinascitathe tour: il tourto explore: esplorareto mark: marcarehuman connections: le connessioni umanethe beauty: la bellezzaheavy heart: cuore appesantitoto find courage: trovare il coraggio

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Love and Literature: A Serendipitous Encounter in Stockholm Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-11-04-08-38-20-sv Story Transcript:Sv: I hjärtat av Stockholm, när löven virvlade runt och lade en gyllene matta på gatorna, låg en lokal bibliotek.En: In the heart of Stockholm, when the leaves swirled around and laid a golden carpet on the streets, there was a local library.Sv: Det var en plats där tiden verkade stanna.En: It was a place where time seemed to stand still.Sv: Bokhyllor tornade upp sig mot taket, och varmt ljus strömmade genom fönstren.En: Bookshelves towered up to the ceiling, and warm light streamed through the windows.Sv: Här fann man alltid en rofylld tystnad, bruten endast av det dämpade ljudet av bläddrade sidor.En: Here, one always found a peaceful silence, broken only by the muffled sound of turning pages.Sv: Linnea, en ung litteraturstudent, gick mellan hyllorna.En: Linnea, a young literature student, walked between the shelves.Sv: Hennes blick svepte över böckerna i jakten på inspiration.En: Her gaze swept over the books in search of inspiration.Sv: Hon var passionerad men tystlåten, ofta förlorad i egna tankar.En: She was passionate yet quiet, often lost in her own thoughts.Sv: Idag sökte hon något mer än bara böcker - hon sökte en gnista till sin nästa skrivelse.En: Today she was seeking something more than just books - she was looking for a spark for her next writing piece.Sv: Samtidigt, inte långt därifrån, stod Gustav.En: Meanwhile, not far from there, stood Gustav.Sv: Han var en ung arkitekt, nyfiken och medveten.En: He was a young architect, curious and aware.Sv: Han letade efter böcker om skandinavisk design, fylld med idéer för ett nytt projekt.En: He was searching for books on Scandinavian design, filled with ideas for a new project.Sv: Trots sitt fokus på arbetet bar han en hemlig önskan om att möta någon som kunde få Stockholm att kännas lite mindre ensamt.En: Despite his focus on work, he carried a secret wish to meet someone who could make Stockholm feel a little less lonely.Sv: De träffades vid en gemensam hylla, båda sträckande sig efter samma bok.En: They met at a shared shelf, both reaching for the same book.Sv: En lätt skratt bröt ut när de insåg situationen.En: A light laugh broke out as they realized the situation.Sv: Linnea kände en osäkerhet men beslöt sig för att våga.En: Linnea felt uncertain but decided to take a chance.Sv: "Har du läst den här förut?"En: "Have you read this one before?"Sv: frågade hon försiktigt.En: she asked cautiously.Sv: Gustav, lite förvånad över att någon hade pratat med honom om något annat än arbete, svarade: "Nej, men jag har varit nyfiken på den.En: Gustav, a bit surprised that someone had spoken to him about something other than work, replied: "No, but I've been curious about it.Sv: Är du också intresserad av design?"En: Are you also interested in design?"Sv: De började prata.En: They started to talk.Sv: Ord flöt mellan dem som en mjuk melodi.En: Words flowed between them like a gentle melody.Sv: De fann gemensamma intressen; böcker, konst, och den tysta skönheten i stadens arkitektur.En: They found common interests; books, art, and the silent beauty of the city's architecture.Sv: Den första konversationen blev till flera, veckan därpå träffades de igen.En: The first conversation turned into several, and the following week they met again.Sv: Efter några möten på biblioteket bestämde de sig för att ta en paus på ett närliggande café.En: After a few meetings at the library, they decided to take a break at a nearby café.Sv: Där, med doften av kaffe omkring dem och ljudet från staden i bakgrunden, kände de något växa mellan dem.En: There, with the aroma of coffee surrounding them and the sound of the city in the background, they felt something grow between them.Sv: Men båda bar på rädslor.En: But both carried fears.Sv: Linnea, för att öppna sig helt på grund av ett gammalt sår, och Gustav, med rädsla för att förlora sig i något som inte var hans arbete.En: Linnea, afraid to open up completely because of an old wound, and Gustav, fearful of losing himself in something that was not his work.Sv: På caféet, när skymningen föll, vågade de slutligen uttrycka sina känslor.En: At the café, as dusk fell, they finally dared to express their feelings.Sv: "Jag är rädd," sa Linnea ärligt.En: "I'm scared," Linnea said honestly.Sv: "Men jag vill försöka."En: "But I want to try."Sv: Gustav, lättad, svarade: "Jag också.En: Gustav, relieved, replied: "Me too.Sv: Kärleken är inte mindre viktig än arbete."En: Love is no less important than work."Sv: De kom överens om att ta det långsamt, en promenad i taget.En: They agreed to take it slow, one walk at a time.Sv: De planerade litterära utflykter runt staden; besöker gamla bokhandlar och diskuterade över fika.En: They planned literary outings around the city; visiting old bookstores and discussing over coffee.Sv: Genom dessa stunder började Linnea lita mer på sina känslor, och Gustav lärde sig att livet handlade om mer än bara projekt.En: Through these moments, Linnea started trusting her feelings more, and Gustav learned that life was about more than just projects.Sv: Deras relation växte, liksom deras förståelse för varandra och sig själva.En: Their relationship grew, as did their understanding of each other and themselves.Sv: De fann i varandra vad de sökt; en vän, en partner, en själsfrände.En: They found in each other what they had been seeking; a friend, a partner, a soulmate.Sv: Biblioteket var inte längre bara en plats för ensamhet, utan början på något vackert.En: The library was no longer just a place for solitude but the beginning of something beautiful.Sv: Med varsamhet och tillit vävde de sina liv samman, nästan som en berättelse i en av böckerna de älskade att läsa tillsammans.En: With care and trust, they wove their lives together, almost like a story in one of the books they loved to read together. Vocabulary Words:swirled: virvlademuffled: dämpadeinspiration: inspirationpassionate: passioneradspark: gnistaarchitect: arkitektcurious: nyfikensituation: situationcautiously: försiktigtsurprised: förvånaddesign: designflowed: flötmelody: melodisilent: tystsolitude: ensamhetwound: sårexpress: uttryckarelieved: lättadimportant: viktigtrusting: lita påprojects: projektcare: varsamhettrust: tillitunderstanding: förståelsepartner: partnersoulmate: själsfrändedestination: destinationjourneys: resorbeginnings: börjanwoven: vävt

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Unearthing the Past: A Medieval Quest for Authenticity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-11-03-23-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Under en klar efterårshimmel, hvor gyldne blade raslede i en let brise, gik Søren og Astrid gennem det middelalderlige indkøbscenter i København.En: Under a clear autumn sky, where golden leaves rustled in a gentle breeze, Søren and Astrid walked through the medieval shopping center in København.Da: Det var som en lille tidskapsel, hvor hverdagen blev glemt, og fortiden blev levende.En: It was like a little time capsule, where everyday life was forgotten, and the past came alive.Da: Rundt om dem bar folk farverige middelalderdragter, og duften af friskbagt brød blandede sig med lyden af glade stemmer.En: Around them, people wore colorful medieval costumes, and the scent of freshly baked bread mingled with the sound of happy voices.Da: Søren kiggede ivrigt rundt.En: Søren looked around eagerly.Da: Han elskede historie, især den middelalderlige periode.En: He loved history, especially the medieval period.Da: I dag søgte han en unik gave til sin fars fødselsdag.En: Today, he was searching for a unique gift for his father's birthday.Da: Hans far delte Sørens passion for historie, og Søren ønskede at finde noget helt særligt.En: His father shared Søren's passion for history, and Søren wanted to find something truly special.Da: „Astrid, se derovre!” råbte Søren og pegede mod en bod fyldt med rustninger og sværd.En: “Astrid, look over there!” shouted Søren, pointing towards a stall filled with armor and swords.Da: „Søren, vi leder efter en gave, ikke en krig,” drillede Astrid, mens de bevægede sig tættere på.En: “Søren, we're looking for a gift, not a war,” teased Astrid as they moved closer.Da: De stoppede ved en bod, hvor en ældre mand med et stort, hvidt skæg solgte kister fyldt med antikke bøger.En: They stopped at a stall where an older man with a large, white beard was selling chests filled with antique books.Da: Men da Søren spurgte til prisen, viste det sig, at de var langt uden for hans budget.En: But when Søren asked about the price, it turned out they were far beyond his budget.Da: „Det er svært at finde noget ægte her,” sukkede Søren frustreret.En: “It's hard to find something genuine here,” sighed Søren frustratedly.Da: Astrid så eftertænksom ud.En: Astrid looked thoughtful.Da: „Måske skal vi tænke på, hvad din far virkelig vil sætte pris på.” De gik videre, og ved hver bod blev de mindet om budgetproblemet eller mangel på autenticitet.En: “Maybe we should think about what your father would really appreciate.” They moved on, and at each stall, they were reminded of the budget problem or the lack of authenticity.Da: Der var svævende priser og mange kopivarer.En: There were inflated prices and many knock-offs.Da: Sørens frygt voksede: Hvad nu hvis hans far ikke ville bryde sig om en middelalderlig gave?En: Søren's fear grew: What if his father wouldn't care for a medieval gift?Da: Da de var tæt på at give op, stødte de på en beskeden bod i et hjørne af markedet.En: Just as they were about to give up, they came across a modest stall in a corner of the market.Da: En kvinde med briller tilbød dem et sjældent, signeret manuskript fra middelalderen.En: A woman with glasses offered them a rare, signed manuscript from the medieval era.Da: Hands falmede sider bar spor af tidens tand, men autenticiteten var tydelig.En: Its faded pages bore the marks of time, but the authenticity was clear.Da: „Det er lidt beskadiget,” sagde kvinden undskyldende.En: “It's a bit damaged,” the woman said apologetically.Da: „Men det er ægte.” Søren så på manuskriptet.En: “But it's genuine.” Søren looked at the manuscript.Da: Selv med dets skavanker strålede det af historie og arv.En: Even with its blemishes, it radiated history and heritage.Da: Her var noget, der kunne fortælle en historie på egen hånd.En: Here was something that could tell a story on its own.Da: „Den vil min far elske,” besluttede Søren endelig.En: “My father will love it,” Søren finally decided.Da: Han købte manuskriptet, hans hjerte let.En: He bought the manuscript, his heart feeling light.Da: Astrid smilede varmt til ham.En: Astrid smiled warmly at him.Da: „Det handler om tanken og historien bag.En: “It's about the thought and the story behind it.Da: Det vil din far værdsætte.” Søren nikkede.En: Your father will appreciate that.” Søren nodded.Da: Han indså, at imperfektion også kunne have sin skønhed.En: He realized that imperfection could also have its beauty.Da: Han følte sig nu sikker på, at hans kærlighed til historien gik ud over det perfekte.En: He now felt sure that his love for history went beyond the perfect.Da: Da de forlod markedet, vidste Søren, at hans far ville forstå og værdsætte gaven – en påmindelse om at ægte værdi ligger i historien selv, ikke i udseendet.En: As they left the market, Søren knew that his father would understand and appreciate the gift—a reminder that real value lies in the history itself, not in appearance. Vocabulary Words:rustled: rasledebreeze: brisemedieval: middelalderligcostumes: dragtermingled: blandedestall: bodarmor: rustningerteased: drilledeantique: antikkebudget: budgetgenuine: ægtefrustratedly: frustreretthoughtful: eftertænksomauthenticity: autenticitetinflated: svævendeknock-offs: kopivarerfear: frygtmodest: beskedenrare: sjældentsigned: signeretmanuscript: manuskriptfaded: falmedeblemishes: skavankerheritage: arvradiated: stråledeimperfection: imperfektionbeauty: skønhedunderstand: forståappreciate: værdsættereminder: påmindelse

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Stargazing and Art: How Cosmic Curiosity Fostered a Bond Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-11-02-23-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Al museo della scienza di Roma, l'atmosfera era vibrante e piena di energia.En: At the museo della scienza in Roma, the atmosphere was vibrant and full of energy.It: Era il giorno di Ognissanti, e il museo era affollato di famiglie, studenti e curiosi da ogni parte della città.En: It was il giorno di Ognissanti, and the museum was crowded with families, students, and curious people from all over the city.It: Alessandra camminava lentamente tra le esposizioni, incantata dai modelli di pianeti e galassie.En: Alessandra walked slowly among the exhibits, enchanted by the models of planets and galaxies.It: Amava l'arte, ma aveva sempre avuto una segreta passione per le stelle.En: She loved art, but she had always harbored a secret passion for the stars.It: Oggi, era determinata a esplorare questa curiosità.En: Today, she was determined to explore this curiosity.It: Nella sala principale, c'era un annuncio: "Conferenza sull'Astronomia con il ricercatore Luca Bianchi, ore 16:00."En: In the main hall, there was an announcement: "Conference on Astronomy with researcher Luca Bianchi, at 16:00."It: Alessandra decise di partecipare.En: Alessandra decided to attend.It: Nonostante fosse un po' intimidita dalla sua mancanza di conoscenze tecniche, desiderava davvero sapere di più.En: Despite being a little intimidated by her lack of technical knowledge, she really wanted to learn more.It: Alle quattro, la sala per le conferenze era piena.En: At four o'clock, the conference room was full.It: Luca iniziò a parlare con passione e competenza del cosmo, delle stelle e dei misteri dell'universo.En: Luca began to speak passionately and knowledgeably about the cosmos, the stars, and the mysteries of the universe.It: Alessandra ascoltava affascinata, perdendo la traccia del tempo.En: Alessandra listened, fascinated, losing track of time.It: Alla fine della conferenza, molti si avvicinarono a lui con domande.En: At the end of the conference, many approached him with questions.It: Alessandra esitava, incerta se la sua domanda sarebbe sembrata banale.En: Alessandra hesitated, uncertain if her question would seem trivial.It: Ma poi, con coraggio, si fece avanti.En: But then, with courage, she stepped forward.It: "Luca, posso chiederti qualcosa?"En: "Luca, can I ask you something?"It: disse con timidezza.En: she said timidly.It: "Certo, dimmi," rispose lui, sorridendo calorosamente.En: "Of course, go ahead," he replied, smiling warmly.It: La loro conversazione iniziò con domande semplici sull'astronomia, ma rapidamente si trasformò in una discussione profonda sui loro sogni e passioni.En: Their conversation started with simple questions about astronomy, but quickly transformed into a deep discussion about their dreams and passions.It: Scoprirono di condividere una curiosità insaziabile per il mondo.En: They discovered that they shared an insatiable curiosity about the world.It: Luca parlava delle sue ricerche, mentre Alessandra condivideva come la bellezza delle stelle l'ispirasse nella sua arte.En: Luca talked about his research, while Alessandra shared how the beauty of the stars inspired her in her art.It: Mentre il museo chiudeva, le luci si abbassavano e solo la tenue luce del planetario rischiarava le loro figure.En: As the museum was closing, the lights dimmed, and only the faint light of the planetarium illuminated their figures.It: Si sentivano come sotto un cielo stellato.En: They felt as if they were under a starry sky.It: Era un momento magico.En: It was a magical moment.It: "Dobbiamo continuare questa conversazione," disse Luca, speranzoso.En: "We must continue this conversation," said Luca, hopefully.It: "Sì, mi piacerebbe molto," rispose Alessandra, più sicura di sé.En: "Yes, I would really like that," Alessandra replied, more confident.It: Scambiarono i contatti, promettendo di incontrarsi di nuovo per esplorare altri aspetti del cielo e dell'arte.En: They exchanged contacts, promising to meet again to explore other aspects of the sky and art.It: Quando Alessandra lasciò il museo quella sera, sentiva che qualcosa dentro di lei era cambiato.En: When Alessandra left the museum that evening, she felt that something inside her had changed.It: Aveva superato il timore delle sue insicurezze.En: She had overcome the fear of her insecurities.It: Luca, da parte sua, sentiva che Alessandra gli aveva offerto una nuova prospettiva, fresca e stimolante.En: Luca, for his part, felt that Alessandra had offered him a new perspective, fresh and stimulating.It: In un giorno di festa, avevano trovato una connessione che andava oltre le apparenze.En: On a holiday, they had found a connection that went beyond appearances.It: E con quella nuova amicizia, entrambi guardavano al futuro con occhi nuovi, pronti a scoprire insieme le meraviglie dell'universo.En: And with that new friendship, both looked to the future with new eyes, ready to discover together the wonders of the universe. Vocabulary Words:the atmosphere: l'atmosferavibrant: vibranteenchanted: incantatathe exhibit: l'esposizionethe galaxy: la galassiathe researcher: il ricercatoreintimidated: intimiditathe cosmos: il cosmothe mystery: il misterofascinated: affascinatato hesitate: esitaretrivial: banaletimidly: con timidezzathe question: la domandafear: timorethe insecurity: l'insicurezzafresh: frescastimulating: stimolantethe announcement: l'annunciothe conference room: la sala per le conferenzeknowledgeably: con competenzato listen: ascoltareto discover: scoprirethe conversation: la conversazionethe beauty: la bellezzathe planetarium: il planetariofaint: tenueto dim: abbassarsihopeful: speranzosothe perspective: la prospettiva

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Amit's Autumn Vote: Journey to Independence Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-11-01-07-38-20-he Story Transcript:He: היום היה קריר.En: Today was chilly.He: רוח סתווית נשבה ונשאה את עלי השלכת הצבעוניים ברחוב.En: An autumn breeze blew and carried the colorful fallen leaves down the street.He: עמית התעורר מלא ציפיה וחשש.En: Amit woke up full of anticipation and anxiety.He: זה היה יום הבחירות הראשון שלו, ועמית היה נחוש להתחיל את היום הזה בתחושה של בגרות ועצמאות.En: It was his first election day, and he was determined to start it with a sense of maturity and independence.He: יחד עם אמא שלו, נועה, ואחותו הגדולה, יעל, הם יצאו לכיוון הקלפי שבמרכז הקהילתי.En: Together with his mother, Noa, and his older sister, Yael, they headed towards the polling station at the community center.He: המקום היה הומה אנשים, כל אחד נרגש לעמוד בתור ולהשפיע.En: The place was bustling with people, each excited to stand in line and make an impact.He: נועה הייתה נרגשת במיוחד.En: Noa was particularly excited.He: היא תמיד הנחילה במשפחה את החשיבות של השתתפות דמוקרטית ואחריות אזרחית.En: She always instilled in the family the importance of democratic participation and civic responsibility.He: "אני כל כך שמחה שאתם מצטרפים אליי היום," אמרה נועה בקול נרגש.En: "I'm so glad you're joining me today," said Noa with an enthusiastic voice.He: עמית חייך והנהן, אך בתחושה פנימית חשש מכך שיעל עלולה לנסות להשפיע על החלטותיו.En: Amit smiled and nodded, but internally he was worried that Yael might try to influence his decisions.He: יעל, שכבר הצביעה מספר פעמים, הייתה בטוחה בדעותיה הפוליטיות ולא פחדה לחלוק אותן.En: Yael, who had voted several times before, was confident in her political views and wasn't afraid to share them.He: "אני רק רוצה להרגיש כאילו אני עושה בחירות עצמאיות שלי," חשב עמית כשהם התקדמו לעבר הדוכן.En: "I just want to feel like I'm making my own independent choices," thought Amit as they moved towards the booth.He: לאחר כמה רגעים של שקט בזמן שעמדו בתור, יעל פנתה לעמית ואמרה בחיוך, "רק תזכור, תחשוב טוב על מי שאתה רוצה שייצג אותך.En: After a few moments of silence while standing in line, Yael turned to Amit and said with a smile, "Just remember, think carefully about who you want to represent you.He: אתה יודע מה נכון ומה חשוב לך.En: You know what's right and what's important to you."He: "הדברים נתנו לעמית סיבה למחשבה.En: Her words gave Amit something to ponder.He: הוא בהחלט הכיר את הערכים של המשפחה, אבל היום רצה לחשוב גם מה באמת חשוב לו.En: He certainly recognized the family's values, but today he wanted to think about what really mattered to him.He: כשהגיע תורו, עמית פתח את הדלת של התא הקטן ועמד מול הפתק הלבן עם הבחירות המונחות לפניו.En: When his turn came, Amit opened the door to the small booth and stood before the white ballot paper laid out in front of him.He: הוא הרגיש רגע של בלבול, אבל גם גאווה.En: He felt a moment of confusion, but also pride.He: הוא לקח נשימה עמוקה, חשב על הדברים שחשובים לו, והטיל את הפתק לקלפי.En: He took a deep breath, thought about the things important to him, and cast his ballot.He: כשיצא מהתא, נפגשו עיניו של יעל שהביטה בו בגאווה.En: As he left the booth, his eyes met Yael's, who looked at him with pride.He: החיוך הקטן הזה על פניו החדש שהתעצב, היה עדות לכך שהוא בחר מבין אמונותיו והרגיש כעת בוגר יותר, והכי חשוב, עצמאי.En: That small smile on his freshly shaped face was evidence that he had chosen from his own beliefs and now felt more mature, and most importantly, independent.He: השיעור שלמד היה פשוט — הבחירות הן לא רק על מה שמשפחתו רוצה, אלא גם על מה שהלב שלו רוצה.En: The lesson he learned was simple — the elections are not just about what his family wants, but also about what his heart wants.He: נועה הכריזה בקול שמח, "ברוך הבא למועדון הבוחרים!En: Noa announced happily, "Welcome to the voters' club!"He: " והם יצאו יחד מהמקום לתוך היום הסתווי שהתחיל להתגבש לכיוון ערב.En: and they left the place together into the autumn day that was beginning to turn to evening.He: עמית הרגיש שמחה פנימית.En: Amit felt an inner joy.He: הבחירות שלו, המעבר הזה לבגרות, היה יותר משאלת קול.En: His choices, this transition to adulthood, were more than just a cast vote.He: זו הייתה הצהרה על עצמאותו.En: It was a statement of his independence. Vocabulary Words:chilly: קרירbreeze: רוחanticipation: ציפיהanxiety: חששdetermined: נחושmaturity: בגרותindependence: עצמאותpolling station: קלפיbustling: הומהdemocratic: דמוקרטיתparticipation: השתתפותcivic: אזרחיתenthusiastic: נרגשinfluence: להשפיעbooth: תאrepresent: לייצגponder: מחשבהconfusion: בלבולballot: פתקpride: גאווהbeliefs: אמונותevidence: עדותmature: בוגרinner joy: שמחה פנימיתtransition: מעברadulthood: בגרותstatement: הצהרהimportance: חשיבותwelcome: ברוך הבאclub: מועדוןBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - French: When Every Vote Counts: A Chance Encounter at the Polls Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-11-01-07-38-20-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Le vent froid de l'automne soufflait doucement sur le parking de l'école municipale, transformée en bureau de vote pour l'élection.En: The cold autumn wind gently blew across the parking lot of the municipal school, transformed into a polling station for the election.Fr: Les feuilles mortes dansaient en tourbillons colorés sur le sol.En: The fallen leaves danced in colorful swirls on the ground.Fr: Les gens attendaient en file indienne, les mains enfoncées dans leurs poches, une lueur d'espoir dans les yeux.En: People stood in a single file line, hands buried in their pockets, with a glimmer of hope in their eyes.Fr: Parmi eux se trouvaient Étienne et Colette, chacun perdu dans ses pensées.En: Among them were Étienne and Colette, each lost in their thoughts.Fr: Étienne, un homme méticuleux, scrutait sa montre.En: Étienne, a meticulous man, was checking his watch.Fr: Il avait compté exactement le temps nécessaire pour voter et se rendre ensuite à son travail.En: He had calculated exactly the time needed to vote and then get to his work.Fr: Mais la file avançait lentement.En: But the line was moving slowly.Fr: Il s'inquiétait.En: He was worried.Fr: Il aimait que tout soit ordonné, et la lenteur le stressait.En: He liked everything to be orderly, and the slowness stressed him.Fr: À quelques mètres de lui, Colette attendait aussi, pleine d'énergie.En: A few meters from him, Colette was also waiting, full of energy.Fr: Elle aimait discuter, débattre, partager ses convictions.En: She loved to talk, debate, and share her beliefs.Fr: Aujourd'hui, elle voulait inspirer les autres à réfléchir sur leurs choix.En: Today, she wanted to inspire others to reflect on their choices.Fr: Elle se sentait parfois comme une goutte d'eau dans l'océan, mais elle savait que chaque vote comptait.En: She sometimes felt like a drop in the ocean, but she knew every vote counted.Fr: Étienne et Colette finirent par se retrouver côte à côte.En: Étienne and Colette eventually found themselves side by side.Fr: La foule murmurait autour d'eux, mais Colette ne laissa pas cette occasion.En: The crowd murmured around them, but Colette didn't miss the chance.Fr: Elle tourna la tête et sourit à Étienne.En: She turned her head and smiled at Étienne.Fr: « Bonjour, vous pensez quoi de cette élection ?En: "Hello, what do you think about this election?"Fr: » demanda-t-elle, espérant engager la conversation.En: she asked, hoping to start a conversation.Fr: Étienne, surpris par cette approche directe, prit une profonde inspiration.En: Étienne, surprised by this direct approach, took a deep breath.Fr: Il était habitué à observer et à écouter, mais aujourd'hui, il avait besoin de distraction.En: He was used to observing and listening, but today, he needed distraction.Fr: Aussi, il répondit avec intérêt, mais prudemment.En: So, he replied with interest, but cautiously.Fr: « Je pense que c'est important.En: "I think it's important.Fr: Chaque voix compte.En: Every voice counts.Fr: On doit choisir ce qui est meilleur pour notre futur, n'est-ce pas ?En: We must choose what's best for our future, right?"Fr: » Colette opina avec enthousiasme.En: Colette nodded enthusiastically.Fr: « Oui, exactement !En: "Yes, exactly!Fr: J'espère que plus de gens réaliseront à quel point c'est crucial.En: I hope more people realize how crucial it is.Fr: Parfois, je crains que mes efforts soient en vain.En: Sometimes, I fear my efforts are in vain."Fr: » Alors qu'ils discutaient, le temps semblait s'accélérer.En: As they talked, time seemed to speed up.Fr: Étienne se rendit compte qu'il appréciait cet échange.En: Étienne realized he was enjoying the exchange.Fr: Colette apportait une autre perspective.En: Colette brought another perspective.Fr: Elle n'était pas si différente dans ses valeurs.En: She wasn't so different in her values.Fr: La conversation entre eux devint plus intense.En: The conversation between them became more intense.Fr: Ils trouvaient des points communs inattendus : la justice, l'environnement, l'avenir de leur communauté.En: They found unexpected common ground: justice, the environment, the future of their community.Fr: Leurs différences nourrissaient le dialogue, mais leur respect mutuel les rapprochait.En: Their differences fueled the dialogue, but their mutual respect brought them closer.Fr: Leur tour de voter finit par arriver.En: Their turn to vote finally came.Fr: Colette regarda Étienne et lui dit : « Merci pour cette discussion, Étienne.En: Colette looked at Étienne and said, "Thank you for this discussion, Étienne.Fr: Ça me donne espoir.En: It gives me hope."Fr: » Étienne sourit, sentant une étrange sérénité.En: Étienne smiled, feeling a strange serenity.Fr: « Merci à toi, Colette.En: "Thank you, too, Colette.Fr: J'ai beaucoup appris en t'écoutant.En: I learned a lot by listening to you.Fr: Bonne chance avec ton vote.En: Good luck with your vote."Fr: » Ils se saluèrent et entrant dans les isoloirs, chacun portait un nouveau regard sur cette journée.En: They bid farewell, and entering the voting booths, each carried a new perspective on the day.Fr: En quittant le bureau de vote, Étienne ne se sentait plus pressé.En: Leaving the polling station, Étienne no longer felt rushed.Fr: Il était confiant et plein d'espoir.En: He was confident and full of hope.Fr: Colette, elle, était plus déterminée que jamais à croire que sa voix, petite mais puissante, pouvait vraiment faire la différence.En: Colette, on her part, was more determined than ever to believe that her voice, small but powerful, could really make a difference.Fr: Ils étaient venus voter avec des appréhensions, mais ils repartaient avec une nouvelle compréhension.En: They had come to vote with apprehensions, but they left with a new understanding.Fr: Dans le vent frais de l'automne, ils se séparèrent, ayant trouvé en l'autre une raison d'être optimiste pour l'avenir.En: In the fresh autumn wind, they parted ways, having found in each other a reason to be optimistic about the future. Vocabulary Words:the wind: le ventthe parking lot: le parkingtransformed: transforméethe election: l'électionthe leaves: les feuillesthe swirls: les tourbillonsthe file line: la file indiennethe hope: l'espoirmeticulous: méticuleuxthe watch: la montrenecessary: nécessaireto worry: s'inquiéterorderly: ordonnéthe energy: l'énergieto debate: débattrethe beliefs: les convictionsto inspire: inspirerto engage: engagerthe voice: la voixthe future: le futurcrucial: crucialvain: en vainto nod: opineranother perspective: une autre perspectiveunexpected: inattenduthe justice: la justicethe environment: l'environnementto fuel: nourrirmutual respect: le respect mutuelthe understanding: la compréhension

Fluent Fiction - Korean: The Power of One Vote: How Small Actions Create Big Change Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-11-01-07-38-20-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 가을이 깊어가는 어느 날, 진수와 해진은 지역 시민 회관으로 향했다.En: One deepening autumn day, Jinsu and Haejin headed to the local community center.Ko: 그곳은 오늘 투표소로 변신했다.En: Today, it had transformed into a polling place.Ko: 입구에는 가을 단풍 장식과 "당신의 투표가 세상을 바꿉니다"라는 배너가 걸려 있었다.En: At the entrance, there were autumn foliage decorations and a banner that read, "Your vote changes the world."Ko: 진수는 투표를 중요하게 생각했다.En: Jinsu believed voting was important.Ko: 그는 늘 친구들에게도 투표의 중요성을 전하고 싶어했다.En: He always wanted to communicate the significance of voting to his friends.Ko: 해진은 투표소 앞에서 멈칫했다.En: Haejin hesitated in front of the polling place.Ko: "이봐, 진수야.En: "Hey, Jinsu.Ko: 내 한 표가 무슨 의미가 있겠어?En: What difference can my single vote make?"Ko: " 해진의 눈에는 회의적인 빛이 어렸다.En: There was a skeptical look in Haejin's eyes.Ko: 진수는 그런 해진을 바라보며 미소를 지었다.En: Jinsu looked at Haejin and smiled.Ko: "알아, 해진.En: "I know, Haejin.Ko: 하지만 한 표가 세상을 바꿀 수 있어.En: But one vote can change the world."Ko: "회관 안에는 민지가 있었다.En: Inside the center was Minji.Ko: 민지는 열정적인 봉사자였다.En: Minji was an enthusiastic volunteer.Ko: 사람들을 도우며 환한 미소를 짓고 있었다.En: She was helping people with a bright smile.Ko: "안녕하세요!En: "Hello!Ko: 투표하러 오셨나요?En: Are you here to vote?"Ko: " 그녀는 진수와 해진에게 다가가며 물었다.En: she asked as she approached Jinsu and Haejin.Ko: 진수는 해진에게 고개를 돌렸다.En: Jinsu turned to Haejin.Ko: "내 이야기를 해볼게.En: "Let me tell you a story.Ko: 몇 년 전, 작은 선거가 있었어.En: A few years ago, there was a small election.Ko: 그때 당선자가 중요한 정책을 변경했거든.En: The winner then changed an important policy.Ko: 그 정책이 내 가족에게 큰 영향을 미쳤지.En: That policy had a huge impact on my family."Ko: "해진은 조용히 진수의 이야기를 들었다.En: Haejin quietly listened to Jinsu's story.Ko: 그때 민지가 즉흥적인 연설을 시작했다.En: At that moment, Minji started an impromptu speech.Ko: "여러분, 모든 변화는 작은 것에서부터 시작됩니다!En: "Everyone, all change starts from something small!Ko: 우리의 목소리는 중요합니다.En: Our voices matter.Ko: 우리의 참여가 미래를 만들어요.En: Our participation creates the future."Ko: "진수의 진심과 민지의 힘찬 연설은 해진의 마음을 움직였다.En: Jinsu's sincerity and Minji's passionate speech stirred Haejin's heart.Ko: 해진은 조용히 고개를 끄덕였다.En: Haejin quietly nodded.Ko: "알았어, 이해했어.En: "Got it, I understand.Ko: 가서 투표할게.En: I'll go vote."Ko: "해진은 기표소로 향했다.En: Haejin headed to the voting booth.Ko: 진수와 민지는 미소를 지었다.En: Jinsu and Minji smiled.Ko: 그날의 가을 바람처럼, 해진의 마음에도 작은 변화가 시작되었다.En: Like the autumn breeze that day, a small change started in Haejin's heart.Ko: 해진은 투표가 자신의 책임임을 느끼고, 앞으로 매번 참여하겠다고 다짐했다.En: He felt that voting was his responsibility and pledged to participate every time from then on.Ko: 그날 시민 회관에서는 작은 변화가 시작된 것이었다.En: That day at the community center, a small change had begun. Vocabulary Words:deepening: 깊어가는headed: 향했다transformed: 변신했다foliage: 단풍skeptical: 회의적인enthusiastic: 열정적인volunteer: 봉사자approached: 다가가며story: 이야기election: 선거policy: 정책impact: 영향quietly: 조용히impromptu: 즉흥적인participation: 참여sincerity: 진심stirred: 움직였다booth: 모루breeze: 바람pledged: 다짐했다responsibility: 책임community center: 시민 회관autumn: 가을declaration: 배너significance: 중요성sincerity: 진심nodded: 끄덕였다moment: 순간transformed: 변신했다hesitated: 머뭇거렸다

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Echoes of the Ancients: A Thrilling Archaeological Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-10-27-07-38-20-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De zon hing laag aan de hemel boven de heuvel in het oude Griekenland.En: The sun hung low in the sky above the hill in ancient Griekenland.Nl: Gebladerte in gouden tinten bedekte de grond en maakte dat de ruïnes zo oud als de tijd zelf leken te fluisteren.En: Foliage in golden hues covered the ground, making the ruins seem as though they whispered as old as time itself.Nl: Bram en Sanne stonden aan de rand van de opgraving, de lucht koud, maar hun nieuwsgierigheid warmer dan de zon.En: Bram and Sanne stood at the edge of the excavation, the air cold, but their curiosity warmer than the sun.Nl: Bram's ogen glinsterden.En: Bram's eyes sparkled.Nl: "Dít is waar het gebeurt, Sanne.En: "This is where it happens, Sanne.Nl: Vandaag vind ik iets groots," zei hij, zijn handen gewillig rustend op het gereedschap in zijn rugzak.En: Today, I'll find something big," he said, his hands willingly resting on the tools in his backpack.Nl: Sanne knikte geduldig maar met een bezorgde frons.En: Sanne nodded patiently but with a worried frown.Nl: Ze kende Bram langer dan vandaag en wist dat zijn enthousiasme hem soms in de problemen bracht.En: She had known Bram longer than just today and knew that his enthusiasm sometimes got him into trouble.Nl: "We moeten voorzichtig zijn.En: "We must be careful.Nl: Deze ruïnes zijn oud en fragiel."En: These ruins are old and fragile."Nl: Samen liepen ze het gebied binnen.En: Together they walked into the area.Nl: Het geluid van hun schoenen op de stenen echode als een zachte melodie door de oude gangen.En: The sound of their shoes on the stones echoed like a soft melody through the ancient halls.Nl: Het verleden leek zo dichtbij, bijna tastbaar in de lucht rondom hen.En: The past felt so close, almost tangible in the air around them.Nl: Plotseling stopte Bram, zijn blik gericht op een donker stuk van de muur.En: Suddenly, Bram stopped, his gaze fixed on a dark part of the wall.Nl: "Kijk hier, Sanne!"En: "Look here, Sanne!"Nl: Hij schoof een met mos bedekte steen opzij, onthullend een smalle doorgang.En: He pushed aside a moss-covered stone, revealing a narrow passageway.Nl: Sanne fronste.En: Sanne frowned.Nl: "Het is te riskant zonder betere verankering."En: "It's too risky without better support."Nl: "Bram," zei ze zacht, "wat als we iets serieus beschadigen?"En: "Bram," she said softly, "what if we seriously damage something?"Nl: Bram twijfelde niet en begon de doorgang binnen te kruipen.En: Without hesitation, Bram began to crawl into the passage.Nl: "Ik voel het, Sanne.En: "I feel it, Sanne.Nl: Dit is het."En: This is it."Nl: Ze zuchtte en volgde hem, waakzaam, haar blik constant inspecterend.En: She sighed and followed him, vigilant, her gaze constantly inspecting.Nl: Diep binnen in het labyrint van stenen stuitten ze op een verborgen kamer.En: Deep within the labyrinth of stones, they stumbled upon a hidden room.Nl: Binnen waren oude artefacten, schatten van een oude wereld, perfect bewaard terwijl de eeuwen voorbijgingen.En: Inside were ancient artifacts, treasures from an old world, perfectly preserved as the centuries passed by.Nl: Bram's adem stokte.En: Bram's breath caught.Nl: "Dit... dit is ongelofelijk."En: "This... this is incredible."Nl: Maar slechts een moment later begonnen de muren gevaarlijk te kraken.En: But just a moment later, the walls began to crack dangerously.Nl: "Het stort in!"En: "It's collapsing!"Nl: riep Sanne, plotseling vol van adrenaline en alertheid.En: cried Sanne, suddenly full of adrenaline and alertness.Nl: Ze greep Bram's arm, haar ogen fel en scherp.En: She grabbed Bram's arm, her eyes bright and sharp.Nl: "We moeten nu handelen."En: "We have to act now."Nl: Zij pakte haar camera om snel enkele belangrijke foto's te maken.En: She grabbed her camera to quickly take some important photos.Nl: "Genoeg, Bram!"En: "Enough, Bram!"Nl: Bram, nu bewust van het gevaar, hielp Sanne.En: Now aware of the danger, Bram helped Sanne.Nl: Samen zochten ze de snelste route terug naar de veiligheid, hun hart bonzend.En: Together, they sought the fastest route back to safety, their hearts pounding.Nl: Nauwelijks op tijd wisten ze zichzelf in veiligheid te brengen.En: Hardly in time, they managed to bring themselves to safety.Nl: Terwijl het stof achter hen optrok, keken ze elkaar aan.En: As the dust rose behind them, they looked at each other.Nl: Er was geen behoefte aan woorden.En: There was no need for words.Nl: De opwinding was nu doordrongen met een gezonde dosis respect voor hun omgeving.En: The excitement was now infused with a healthy dose of respect for their surroundings.Nl: "Laten we het van nu af rustig aan doen," zei Bram, een nieuwe zachtheid in zijn stem.En: "Let's take it slow from now on," said Bram, a new softness in his voice.Nl: Hij besefte dat geduld loont, en dat Sanne's methodische aanpak misschien wel zijn leven had gered.En: He realized that patience pays off, and that Sanne's methodical approach might have saved his life.Nl: Sanne glimlachte, de adrenaline maakte langzaam plaats voor opluchting.En: Sanne smiled, the adrenaline slowly giving way to relief.Nl: "We werken voortaan samen als een team, Bram."En: "We'll work together as a team from now on, Bram."Nl: Terwijl ze samen door de herfstblaadjes terugliepen, voelden ze beiden dat ze niet alleen historische artefacten hadden ontdekt, maar ook een dieper begrip van vertrouwen en samenwerking.En: As they walked back through the autumn leaves together, they both felt that they had not only discovered historical artifacts, but also a deeper understanding of trust and collaboration.Nl: In de verte rustte de zon op het zilveren Aegeïsche water, de horizon verlichtend met beloften van meer ontdekkingen die veilig verkend konden worden.En: In the distance, the sun rested on the silver Aegeïsche waters, illuminating the horizon with promises of more discoveries that could be safely explored. Vocabulary Words:foliage: gebladertehues: tintenruins: ruïnesexcavation: opgravingcuriosity: nieuwsgierigheidsparkled: glinsterdeneagerly: gewilligfragile: fragielechoed: echodetangible: tastbaarpassageway: doorgangvigilant: waakzaamgaze: bliklabyrinth: labyrintartifacts: artefactentreasures: schattenpreserved: bewaardadrenaline: adrenalinealertness: alertheidvital: belangrijkinfused: doordrongensoftness: zachtheidpatience: geduldmethodical: methodischerelief: opluchtingautumn: herfsttrust: vertrouwencollaboration: samenwerkinghorizon: horizondiscoveries: ontdekkingen

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Serendipity at the Café: When Books Spark Creative Bonds Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-10-26-07-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Det var en kjølig høstdag i Oslo.En: It was a cool autumn day in Oslo.No: Elin gikk inn i det lille kaffehuset, samtidig som en svak duft av nystekte vafler og varm kaffe fylte luften.En: Elin entered the little café, as a faint scent of freshly made waffles and warm coffee filled the air.No: Stedet var kjent for sine bokbyttearrangementer og de live akustiske kveldene som alltid trakk inn mye folk.En: The place was known for its book exchange events and live acoustic evenings that always drew in a crowd.No: I dag håpet Elin å finne en bok som kunne gi henne inspirasjon til å skrive videre på sin egen roman.En: Today, Elin hoped to find a book that could inspire her to continue writing her own novel.No: Inne i kaffehuset var det en hyggelig atmosfære.En: Inside the café, there was a cozy atmosphere.No: Lysene ga fra seg et varmt skinn over de gamle, ujevne trebordene og misfargede stoler som var tilfeldig plassert rundt i rommet.En: The lights cast a warm glow over the old, uneven wooden tables and discolored chairs that were randomly placed around the room.No: I hjørnet var en liten scene, klar for kvelder med musikk og sang, en påminnelse om at stedet ble levende til andre tider av dagen.En: In the corner was a small stage, ready for evenings filled with music and song, a reminder that the place came alive at other times of the day.No: Elin gikk bort til bokhyllen.En: Elin went over to the bookshelf.No: Hun lot fingrene gli over godt slitte bokrygger.En: She let her fingers glide over the well-worn book spines.No: Hun stoppet ved en roman av en kjent norsk forfatter.En: She stopped at a novel by a well-known Norwegian author.No: Akkurat da hun skulle ta den, merket hun en annen hånd nå samme bok.En: Just as she was about to take it, she noticed another hand reaching for the same book.No: Hun så opp, og blikket hennes møtte et par vennlige øyne.En: She looked up, and her gaze met a pair of friendly eyes.No: "Hei," sa mannen.En: "Hi," said the man.No: "Det ser ut som vi har samme smak i bøker!En: "It looks like we have the same taste in books!"No: "Elin smilte.En: Elin smiled.No: "Hei!En: "Hi!No: Jeg antar at vi gjør det.En: I guess we do."No: "Mannen introduserte seg som Sindre.En: The man introduced himself as Sindre.No: Han var musiker og lette etter noe nytt og inspirerende å lese.En: He was a musician looking for something new and inspiring to read.No: Dette kunne kanskje hjelpe ham med å få skrive inspirasjon for nye sanger.En: This might help him get writing inspiration for new songs.No: De endte opp med å sette seg ned med hverdagslige kopper cappuccino.En: They ended up sitting down with everyday cups of cappuccino.No: Samtalen fløt mellom dem like lett som den duvende musikken som ofte fylte rommet om kvelden.En: The conversation flowed between them as easily as the gentle music that often filled the room in the evenings.No: De delte om sin lidenskap for kunst, men også om usikkerheten de begge bar på.En: They shared their passion for art, but also the insecurity they both carried.No: "Jeg har skrevet, men jeg vet ikke om noen vil like det," innrømmet Elin forsiktig.En: "I have written, but I don't know if anyone will like it," Elin admitted cautiously.No: Sindre nikket.En: Sindre nodded.No: "Jeg har ofte problemer med å finne de riktige ordene.En: "I often have trouble finding the right words.No: Kanskje vi kan hjelpe hverandre?En: Maybe we can help each other?"No: "Etter en lang prat, følte de begge seg lettere.En: After a long chat, they both felt lighter.No: De bestemte seg for å bytte arbeider en uke senere.En: They decided to exchange their works a week later.No: I løpet av den uka ville de gi hverandre ærlig tilbakemelding.En: During that week, they would give each other honest feedback.No: Når Elin forlot kaffehuset, følte hun seg mer sikker enn før.En: When Elin left the café, she felt more confident than before.No: Kanskje hennes ord kunne finne en leser som forstod dem.En: Maybe her words could find a reader who understood them.No: Og Sindre, med sin nye venn, følte at musikken som hadde vært fanget inne, nå kunne få et nytt liv.En: And Sindre, with his new friend, felt that the music that had been trapped inside could now find a new life.No: En uke senere, da det var tid for å møtes i kaffehuset igjen, følte de begge en ny følelse av mot.En: A week later, when it was time to meet at the café again, they both felt a new sense of courage.No: Elin og Sindre hadde funnet mer enn nye venner den høstdagen.En: Elin and Sindre had found more than new friends that autumn day.No: De hadde funnet en felles forståelse, et sted med gjensidig inspirasjon der kreativitet kunne blomstre.En: They had found a mutual understanding, a place of mutual inspiration where creativity could flourish. Vocabulary Words:autumn: høstwaffles: vafleracoustic: akustiskenovel: romancozy: hyggeliggaze: blikketinspiration: inspirasjonuneven: ujevnespines: bokryggercautiously: forsiktiginsecurity: usikkerhetengentle: duvendefaint: svakdiscolored: misfargedeintroduce: introdusertechat: pratconfidence: sikkercourage: motflourish: blomstrescene: scenestage: scenefriendly: vennligeexchange: byttelicense: tillatelsereminder: påminnelsecreativity: kreativitetmug: krusmutual: gjensidigflow: fløtuneasy: uhyggelig

Fluent Fiction - French: Parisian Hearts Unite: An Artist's Awakening in Montmartre Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-10-26-07-38-20-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Le vent d'automne soufflait doucement sur les rues pavées de Montmartre.En: The autumn wind gently blew over the cobbled streets of Montmartre.Fr: Les feuilles orange et dorées tourbillonnaient sous les pieds de Julien, un jeune artiste souvent perdu dans ses pensées.En: The orange and golden leaves swirled under the feet of Julien, a young artist often lost in his thoughts.Fr: Il entra dans le petit café du coin, son refuge habituel pour échapper au brouhaha de Paris.En: He entered the small café on the corner, his usual refuge to escape the hustle and bustle of Paris.Fr: L'odeur du café fraîchement moulu emplit l'air, et les lumières tamisées créaient une ambiance chaleureuse, presque magique.En: The smell of freshly ground coffee filled the air, and the dim lights created a warm, almost magical ambiance.Fr: Aujourd'hui, quelque chose était différent.En: Today, something was different.Fr: Assise à une table près de la fenêtre, Elise, une photographe pleine de vie, regardait attentivement son appareil.En: Sitting at a table near the window, Elise, a lively photographer, was attentively looking at her camera.Fr: Elle capturait les éclats de rire, les gestes familiers, la vie qui s'écoulait.En: She captured bursts of laughter, familiar gestures, the flow of life.Fr: Elle était venue à Paris pour redécouvrir la beauté à travers son objectif.En: She had come to Paris to rediscover beauty through her lens.Fr: Julien s'installa à une table voisine, un carnet de croquis à la main.En: Julien sat at a nearby table, a sketchbook in hand.Fr: Il l'observa, intrigué par sa concentration.En: He observed her, intrigued by her focus.Fr: Elise leva les yeux, leurs regards se croisèrent, et elle lui sourit chaleureusement.En: Elise looked up, their eyes met, and she warmly smiled at him.Fr: Poussés par une curiosité mutuelle, ils commencèrent à discuter.En: Driven by mutual curiosity, they began to talk.Fr: Ils parlèrent de leurs rêves, de leurs doutes, de l'art qui les unissait.En: They spoke of their dreams, their doubts, of the art that united them.Fr: Elise raconta comment elle cherchait l'authenticité dans chaque photo.En: Elise recounted how she sought authenticity in every photo.Fr: Julien, lui, avoua son blocage créatif, sa peur de l'ordinaire.En: Julien admitted his creative block, his fear of the ordinary.Fr: Leurs échanges furent comme un vent frais soufflant sur une flamme vacillante.En: Their exchanges were like a fresh wind blowing on a flickering flame.Fr: Inspirée par la passion de Julien pour la peinture, Elise lui proposa un projet commun.En: Inspired by Julien's passion for painting, Elise suggested a joint project.Fr: Pourquoi ne pas combiner leurs talents pour créer quelque chose d'unique?En: Why not combine their talents to create something unique?Fr: Julien sentit un déclic en lui, une lumière qu'il n'avait pas ressentie depuis longtemps.En: Julien felt a spark within him, a light he hadn't felt in a long time.Fr: Ensemble, ils voyaient Montmartre sous un jour nouveau, vibrant de possibilités.En: Together, they saw Montmartre in a new light, vibrant with possibilities.Fr: Au fil des jours, leur rencontre fortuite devint une routine joyeuse.En: Over the days, their chance meeting became a joyful routine.Fr: Ils exploraient les ruelles, les parcs, les marchés, capturant des instants de vie.En: They explored the alleyways, the parks, the markets, capturing moments of life.Fr: Julien, le cœur léger, trouvait enfin son chemin à travers ses toiles.En: Julien, with a light heart, finally found his way through his canvases.Fr: Les coup de pinceaux pleins de couleur racontaient une histoire de redécouverte et de courage.En: The brush strokes full of color told a story of rediscovery and courage.Fr: Elise, de son côté, remplissait ses albums de moments partagés, précieux et sincères.En: Elise, on her side, filled her albums with shared, precious, and sincere moments.Fr: Puis vint la veille de Halloween, une fête peu célébrée en France, mais que le café avait décidé de marquer.En: Then came the eve of Halloween, a holiday seldom celebrated in France, but that the café had decided to mark.Fr: Les lanternes sculptées éclairaient la pièce de motifs dansants.En: Carved lanterns illuminated the room with dancing patterns.Fr: Julien et Elise, entourés d'amis, souriaient, épanouis dans cette aventure inattendue.En: Julien and Elise, surrounded by friends, smiled, fulfilled in this unexpected adventure.Fr: Ils avaient trouvé non seulement une source d'inspiration mais aussi une nouvelle amitié, peut-être plus.En: They had found not only a source of inspiration but also a new friendship, perhaps more.Fr: Le café à Montmartre serait toujours le lieu de leur connexion spéciale, un symbole d'un nouveau départ.En: The café in Montmartre would always be the place of their special connection, a symbol of a new beginning.Fr: Pour Julien, l'art n'était plus un fardeau, mais une expression joyeuse.En: For Julien, art was no longer a burden, but a joyful expression.Fr: Pour Elise, Paris avait donné naissance à des images inoubliables et à des liens précieux.En: For Elise, Paris had given birth to unforgettable images and precious bonds.Fr: Ensemble, ils réalisèrent qu'ils n'étaient plus perdus, mais sur un chemin lumineux, main dans la main.En: Together, they realized they were no longer lost, but on a bright path, hand in hand. Vocabulary Words:the autumn wind: le vent d'automnethe cobbled streets: les rues pavéesthe hustle and bustle: le brouhahathe dim lights: les lumières tamiséesthe magical ambiance: l'ambiance magiquethe young artist: le jeune artistethe familiar gestures: les gestes familiersto rediscover: redécouvrirthe sketchbook: le carnet de croquisthe creative block: le blocage créatifthe fresh wind: le vent fraisthe flickering flame: la flamme vacillanteto propose: proposerthe light heart: le cœur légerthe brush strokes: les coup de pinceauxthe rediscovery: la redécouvertethe courage: le couragethe shared moments: les moments partagésthe carved lanterns: les lanternes sculptéesthe dancing patterns: les motifs dansantsthe unexpected adventure: l'aventure inattenduethe new beginning: le nouveau départthe joyful expression: l'expression joyeusethe unforgettable images: les images inoubliablesthe precious bonds: les liens précieuxthe bright path: le chemin lumineuxthe chance meeting: la rencontre fortuitethe vibrant possibilities: les possibilités vibrantesthe sincere moments: les moments sincèresthe joint project: le projet commun

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Finding Confidence Hidden in Autumn Hues Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-10-25-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El sol d'octubre es filtrava per les fulles daurades dels arbres al jardí del Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.En: The October sun filtered through the golden leaves of the trees in the garden of the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.Ca: Els estudiants de l'institut passejaven per les majestuoses sales, esperant que la classe d'art comencés.En: The high school students wandered through the majestic halls, waiting for the art class to begin.Ca: En Jordi, un noi tímid però amb un talent innat per la pintura, se sentia nerviós.En: Jordi, a shy boy but with an innate talent for painting, felt nervous.Ca: Avui era un dia important.En: Today was an important day.Ca: Mentre els seus companys es reunien al voltant de les obres d'art, en Jordi no podia deixar de mirar de reüll la Magda.En: While his classmates gathered around the works of art, Jordi couldn't help but glance at Magda.Ca: Ella era coneguda per ser alegre i tenir un gran amor per l'art.En: She was known for being cheerful and having a great love for art.Ca: En Jordi l'admirava des de lluny, però mai havia trobat el valor per parlar amb ella.En: Jordi admired her from afar, but he had never found the courage to talk to her.Ca: La professora va anunciar que cada estudiant havia de portar només una obra per exposar-la durant la visita.En: The teacher announced that each student had to bring only one piece to exhibit during the visit.Ca: En Jordi havia practicat molt per aquest moment, però només podia triar una pintura.En: Jordi had practiced a lot for this moment, but he could only choose one painting.Ca: Després de pensar molt, va decidir portar una peça molt personal: un quadre ple de colors càlids, que mostrava la seva visió de les fulles caigudes a la tardor, banyades per la llum del sol.En: After much thought, he decided to bring a very personal piece: a painting full of warm colors, depicting his vision of the fallen leaves in autumn, bathed in sunlight.Ca: Quan va arribar el moment de mostrar les obres, en Jordi va sentir un nus a l'estómac.En: When the moment came to showcase the works, Jordi felt a knot in his stomach.Ca: La gent admirava el seu treball, però només esperava una única opinió: la de la Magda.En: People admired his work, but he was only waiting for one opinion: Magda's.Ca: Ell no l'havia vist encara, però de sobte la va veure aturar-se davant la seva pintura.En: He hadn't seen her yet, but suddenly he saw her stop in front of his painting.Ca: Somreia d'orella a orella.En: She was smiling from ear to ear.Ca: —És preciós! —va dir la Magda, mirant-se'l directament als ulls—. Hi sento la tardor i encara més.En: "It's beautiful!" —Magda said, looking him directly in the eyes—. "I feel autumn in it, and even more."Ca: En Jordi, sorprès pel seu comentari, va trobar el coratge per contestar.En: Jordi, surprised by her comment, found the courage to respond.Ca: Parlava lentament, però la seva veu transmetia la seva passió per l'art.En: He spoke slowly, but his voice conveyed his passion for art.Ca: Així va començar una conversa que es va allargar durant tota la visita i més enllà.En: Thus began a conversation that lasted throughout the visit and beyond.Ca: Parlaren d'art, del museu, de la ciutat... i van descobrir que tenien molt en comú.En: They talked about art, the museum, the city... and discovered that they had a lot in common.Ca: Amb la posta de sol, ja fora del museu, en Jordi va sentir com una nova confiança creixia dins seu.En: With the sunset, already outside the museum, Jordi felt a newfound confidence growing within him.Ca: Ara sabia que podia compartir la seva passió amb els altres.En: He now knew he could share his passion with others.Ca: A partir d'aquell dia, en Jordi no només va tenir el valor de mostrar el seu art, sinó també el seu veritable jo.En: From that day on, Jordi not only had the courage to show his art but also his true self.Ca: I la Magda va ser la seva amiga, i qui sap?, potser quelcom més en el futur.En: And Magda became his friend, and who knows?, maybe something more in the future.Ca: Amb les fulles encara caient i l'aire fresc omplint la nit, en Jordi va entendre que les seves pors s'havien esvaït, igual que les ombres quan surt el sol.En: With the leaves still falling and the cool air filling the night, Jordi understood that his fears had disappeared, just like shadows when the sun rises. Vocabulary Words:the sun: el solthe leaves: les fullesthe trees: els arbresthe garden: el jardíthe students: els estudiantsthe high school: l'institutthe halls: les salesthe art class: la classe d'artthe boy: el noithe girl: la noiathe teacher: la professorathe piece: la peçathe painting: el quadrethe leaves: les fullesthe moment: el momentthe knot: el nusthe stomach: l'estómacthe opinion: l'opinióthe comment: el comentarithe courage: el coratgethe voice: la veuthe passion: la passióthe conversation: la conversathe sunset: la posta de solthe confidence: la confiançathe fears: les porsthe shadows: les ombresthe sunlight: la llum del solthe city: la ciutatthe night: la nit

Fluent Fiction - French: Hugo's Bold Choice: A Heartfelt Gift Against the Odds Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-10-25-07-38-20-fr Story Transcript:Fr: L'air frais de l'automne soufflait doucement à travers les grandes fenêtres du musée d'art, baignant les salles d'une lumière dorée.En: The fresh autumn air was gently blowing through the large windows of the art museum, bathing the rooms in a golden light.Fr: C'était un endroit que Hugo connaissait bien.En: It was a place that Hugo knew well.Fr: Il aimait se perdre dans la contemplation des œuvres d'art, chaque tableau racontant une histoire unique, chaque sculpture une émotion figée dans le temps.En: He loved losing himself in the contemplation of the artworks, each painting telling a unique story, each sculpture an emotion frozen in time.Fr: Aujourd'hui, Hugo avait une mission spéciale.En: Today, Hugo had a special mission.Fr: Il cherchait un cadeau d'anniversaire pour sa sœur, une artiste en devenir.En: He was looking for a birthday gift for his sister, an artist in the making.Fr: Elle avait toujours admiré son sens aigu du détail dans le choix des œuvres.En: She had always admired his keen sense of detail in choosing artworks.Fr: Mais cette fois, la tâche était plus complexe.En: But this time, the task was more complex.Fr: La boutique du musée était en travaux et ne proposait que quelques articles éparpillés sur un étal provisoire.En: The museum shop was under construction and offered only a few items scattered on a temporary display.Fr: Rien ne semblait assez spécial.En: Nothing seemed special enough.Fr: Hugo prit une grande inspiration et décida de se promener dans les galeries.En: Hugo took a deep breath and decided to stroll through the galleries.Fr: Peut-être que l'inspiration viendrait des œuvres elles-mêmes.En: Perhaps inspiration would come from the works themselves.Fr: Il se dirigea vers une exposition temporaire d'un artiste local, son cœur battant à l'idée de découvrir quelque chose de rare et de vibrant, quelque chose qui s'accorderait parfaitement avec l'âme créative de sa sœur.En: He headed to a temporary exhibition by a local artist, his heart beating at the thought of discovering something rare and vibrant, something that would perfectly align with his sister's creative soul.Fr: Les œuvres exposées étaient fascinantes.En: The displayed works were fascinating.Fr: Chaque toile avait des couleurs et des formes audacieuses, et Hugo était captivé.En: Each canvas had bold colors and shapes, and Hugo was captivated.Fr: Ensuite, dans un coin de la salle, il tomba sur une sculpture extraordinaire.En: Then, in a corner of the room, he stumbled upon an extraordinary sculpture.Fr: C'était une pièce vibrante, pleine de mouvements et de couleurs qui semblait capturer l'essence même de sa sœur.En: It was a vibrant piece, full of movement and colors that seemed to capture the very essence of his sister.Fr: Comme si l'artiste avait lu dans son cœur.En: As if the artist had read her heart.Fr: Son excitation fut de courte durée.En: His excitement was short-lived.Fr: Le prix de la sculpture dépassait largement son budget.En: The price of the sculpture far exceeded his budget.Fr: Une lutte interne commença en lui.En: An internal struggle began within him.Fr: Pourrait-il oser dépasser ses limites financières ?En: Could he dare to exceed his financial limits?Fr: Et si sa sœur n'aimait pas le cadeau ?En: And what if his sister didn't like the gift?Fr: Mais Hugo se rappela les moments passés avec sa sœur, les discussions sur l'art et la passion qu'elle mettait dans chaque coup de pinceau.En: But Hugo remembered the moments he had spent with his sister, the discussions about art and the passion she put into each brushstroke.Fr: Cette sculpture, il en était sûr, parlerait à son cœur.En: This sculpture, he was sure, would speak to her heart.Fr: Suivant son instinct, Hugo se dirigea vers le comptoir et, avec une détermination nouvelle, utilisa une partie de ses économies pour acheter la sculpture.En: Following his instinct, Hugo headed to the counter and, with newfound determination, used a part of his savings to buy the sculpture.Fr: Plus tard, en quittant le musée, le vent d'automne semblait plus doux.En: Later, as he left the museum, the autumn wind seemed gentler.Fr: Hugo sentait qu'il avait fait le bon choix.En: Hugo felt he had made the right choice.Fr: Il avait pris un risque, oui, mais pour l'amour de l'art et de sa sœur.En: He had taken a risk, yes, but for the love of art and his sister.Fr: Il savait que cette sculpture serait plus qu'un simple cadeau.En: He knew this sculpture would be more than just a gift.Fr: C'était une déclaration de confiance et d'affection, et cela renforcerait leur lien fraternel.En: It was a declaration of trust and affection, and it would strengthen their sibling bond.Fr: Avec un sourire serein, Hugo imagina déjà le moment où il verrait l'émerveillement dans les yeux de sa sœur.En: With a serene smile, Hugo already imagined the moment when he would see the wonder in his sister's eyes.Fr: Ce jour-là, il avait appris à faire confiance à son cœur et à agir avec audace pour ceux qu'il aime.En: That day, he had learned to trust his heart and to act boldly for those he loves. Vocabulary Words:the freshness: la fraîcheurthe contemplation: la contemplationto fascinate: fascinerthe gift: le cadeauthe sister: la sœurthe artist: l'artistethe task: la tâcheto scatter: éparpillerthe item: l'articlethe exhibition: l'expositionthe heart: le cœurthe budget: le budgetthe struggle: la lutteto exceed: dépasserthe inspiration: l'inspirationthe gallery: la galeriethe essence: l'essencethe instinct: l'instinctthe savings: les économiesthe declaration: la déclarationthe affection: l'affectionthe bond: le lienthe sibling: le/la frère/soeurthe wonder: l'émerveillementto dare: oserto align: s'accorderto strengthen: renforcerthe determination: la déterminationto imagine: imaginerto capture: capturer

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Capturing Amsterdam: A Rainy Day Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-10-24-07-38-20-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Op het dak van een moderne wolkenkrabber in Amsterdam verzamelde een groepje leerlingen zich.En: On the roof of a modern skyscraper in Amsterdam, a small group of students gathered.Nl: Het was herfst en de lucht rook naar regen.En: It was autumn and the air smelled of rain.Nl: De kleuren van de herfstbladeren lagen verspreid over de straten beneden.En: The colors of the autumn leaves were scattered over the streets below.Nl: Vandaag was de finale van de schoolfoto competitie.En: Today was the final of the school photo competition.Nl: Bram, Fenna en Joris stonden bij elkaar, genietend van het weidse uitzicht over de stad.En: Bram, Fenna, and Joris stood together, enjoying the expansive view over the city.Nl: Bram, een rustige jongen die meestal niet veel zei, hield zijn camera stevig vast.En: Bram, a quiet boy who usually didn't say much, held his camera firmly.Nl: Hij hield van natuurfotografie, maar vandaag moest hij de stad vastleggen.En: He loved nature photography, but today he had to capture the city.Nl: Fenna, zijn enthousiaste klasgenoot, was juist dol op het fotograferen van de stad.En: Fenna, his enthusiastic classmate, loved photographing the city.Nl: “Kijk eens hoe mooi die wolken zijn boven de grachten!” riep ze enthousiast.En: “Look at how beautiful those clouds are above the canals!” she exclaimed enthusiastically.Nl: Joris, de vriendelijke leider van de groep, moedigde iedereen aan.En: Joris, the friendly leader of the group, encouraged everyone.Nl: “Het weerbericht voorspelt regen,” zei hij, “maar dat kan juist geweldige foto's opleveren!” Bram haalde diep adem.En: “The weather forecast predicts rain,” he said, “but that can actually make for great photos!” Bram took a deep breath.Nl: Regen betekende gevaar voor zijn camera, maar het kon ook kansen bieden.En: Rain meant danger for his camera, but it could also bring opportunities.Nl: Hij wilde laten zien hoe natuur en stad samen konden bestaan in zijn werk.En: He wanted to show how nature and city could coexist in his work.Nl: De eerste druppels vielen.En: The first drops fell.Nl: Bram keek om zich heen en zag hoe het water plassen begon te vormen op het betonnen dak.En: Bram looked around and saw how the water began to form puddles on the concrete roof.Nl: Fenna rende naar de rand van het dak om de skyline vast te leggen.En: Fenna ran to the edge of the roof to capture the skyline.Nl: Bram glimlachte en besloot het water te gebruiken.En: Bram smiled and decided to use the water.Nl: De wereld veranderde in spiegels waar de hoge gebouwen zichzelf dubbelden.En: The world turned into mirrors where the tall buildings doubled themselves.Nl: Met de regen viel ook het licht op een bijzondere manier.En: With the rain, the light fell in a special way.Nl: Bam ontdekte hoe de spiegelbeelden van de gebouwen een bijna magische sfeer creëerden.En: Bram discovered how the reflections of the buildings created an almost magical atmosphere.Nl: Hij klikte snel foto's, precies wanneer bliksem de hemel verlichtte.En: He quickly snapped photos, precisely when lightning lit up the sky.Nl: Die avond zaten alle leerlingen in de grote zaal van de school.En: That evening, all the students sat in the school's large hall.Nl: De jury bekeek de foto's aandachtig.En: The jury examined the photos carefully.Nl: Joris kondigde enthousiast aan dat de winnaars zo bekend zouden worden gemaakt.En: Joris enthusiastically announced that the winners would soon be revealed.Nl: “De derde prijs gaat naar Fenna voor haar dynamische stadsbeelden!” Bram voelde zijn hart sneller kloppen.En: “The third prize goes to Fenna for her dynamic cityscapes!” Bram felt his heart beat faster.Nl: Dan hoorde hij Joris' stem weer: “En de winnaar is Bram!En: Then he heard Joris' voice again: “And the winner is Bram!Nl: Zijn foto van een regenachtige stad op zijn mooist pakt het thema perfect.” Bram kon het bijna niet geloven.En: His photo of a rainy city at its finest captures the theme perfectly.” Bram could barely believe it.Nl: Zijn foto, een prachtig stadsbeeld weerspiegeld in het regendak, straalde op het scherm.En: His photo, a beautiful cityscape reflected in the rainy rooftop, shone on the screen.Nl: De zaal applaudisseerde luid.En: The hall applauded loudly.Nl: Bram glimlachte breed.En: Bram smiled broadly.Nl: Hij had geleerd dat uitdagingen nieuwe kansen konden bieden.En: He had learned that challenges could offer new opportunities.Nl: En dat de stad net zo mooi kon zijn als de natuur.En: And that the city could be just as beautiful as nature.Nl: Voortaan zag Bram de stad met andere ogen.En: From then on, Bram saw the city with different eyes.Nl: Altijd op zoek naar het moment waar stad en natuur elkaar vonden.En: Always looking for the moment where city and nature met.Nl: En zo eindigde de dag, tevreden en vol nieuwe inspiratie.En: And so the day ended, satisfied and full of new inspiration. Vocabulary Words:skyscraper: wolkenkrabberautumn: herfstfinal: finaleexpansive: weidsefirmly: stevigcapture: vastleggenenthusiastic: enthousiastforecast: weerberichtpuddles: plassenconcrete: betonnenskyline: skylinereflections: spiegelbeeldenmirrors: spiegelsmagical: magischeatmosphere: sfeerlightning: bliksemrevealed: bekenddynamic: dynamischeheart: hartrainy: regenachtigebarely: bijnascreen: schermapplauded: applaudisseerdechallenges: uitdagingenopportunities: kanseninspiration: inspiratieexist: bestaancreate: creërenannounce: aankondigenencouraged: moedigde

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Zoltán's Autumn Odyssey: A Leader's Gamble Pays Off Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-10-24-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A pesti szél hűvösen fújt az épület körül, és az aranyszínű őszi levelek forgatagot alkottak az utcákon.En: The pesti wind blew coolly around the building, and the golden autumn leaves formed a whirlwind on the streets.Hu: Az irodaház a Duna partján magasodott, ablakait reggeli napfény ömlötte el.En: The office building loomed over the banks of the Duna, its windows flooded with morning sunlight.Hu: Ez volt Zoltán nagy napja.En: This was Zoltán's big day.Hu: A 42. emeleti tárgyalóteremben a légkör feszült volt.En: In the meeting room on the 42nd floor, the atmosphere was tense.Hu: Zoltán állt az asztal végén, míg a csapata sorban foglalt helyet mellette.En: Zoltán stood at the end of the table, while his team took their places beside him.Hu: Anna mellette ült, szemében aggodalom csillogott.En: Anna sat next to him, with worry shimmering in her eyes.Hu: Gergely, a marketingesük, csendben lapozgatta prezentációs anyagait.En: Gergely, their marketing person, quietly leafed through his presentation materials.Hu: "Ma van a nap, amikor minden megváltozhat," gondolta Zoltán, és megigazította a nyakkendőjét.En: "Today is the day when everything can change," thought Zoltán, adjusting his tie.Hu: Előtted áll a lehetőség, hogy bizonyítsd: vezetőként is megállod a helyed.En: You have the opportunity to prove that you can stand your ground as a leader.Hu: De az aggodalom felhője ott bújkált benne, hiszen a tervhez szükséges adatok még nem érkeztek meg.En: But the cloud of worry lurked within him, as the crucial data for the plan had not yet arrived.Hu: Anna suttogva szólt oda: "Még mindig dolgozom rajta, de a rendszer nem működik, ahogy kellene."En: Anna whispered to him: "I'm still working on it, but the system is not working as it should."Hu: Zoltán bólintott, miközben a tárgyaló másik végén a partnercég munkatársai helyet foglaltak.En: Zoltán nodded, while at the other end of the meeting room, the representatives of the partner company took their seats.Hu: Az óra mutatója közeledett a találkozó kezdeti időpontjához.En: The clock hands were approaching the start time of the meeting.Hu: Zoltánnak döntenie kellett.En: Zoltán had to decide.Hu: Kockáztassa, és kezdje a prezentációt, vagy kérjen halasztást, amivel talán elszalasztják a lehetőséget?En: Should he take the risk and start the presentation, or ask for a postponement, possibly missing the opportunity?Hu: Az idő múlt, és Zoltán úgy döntött, hogy bízik ösztöneiben.En: Time was passing, and Zoltán decided to trust his instincts.Hu: "Üdvözlöm Önöket," kezdte magabiztos hangon, miközben a partnerek felé fordult.En: "Welcome," he began in a confident voice, turning towards the partners.Hu: "Örülök, hogy itt lehetünk ezen a gyönyörű őszi napon, a magyar köztársaság napján, hogy megosszuk Önökkel elképzelésünket egy új projektről."En: "I am glad to be here on this beautiful autumn day, the day of the Hungarian Republic, to share with you our vision for a new project."Hu: Az ablakon keresztül látni lehetett a város ünnepi fényekbe borult épületeit.En: Through the window, the city's buildings adorned with festive lights could be seen.Hu: Zoltán szenvedélyesen kezdte vázolni a projektet, ahogy az ablakok előtt aranyló nap sugarai világították meg a szobát.En: Zoltán began passionately outlining the project, as the golden rays of the sun illuminated the room before the windows.Hu: Ekkor előtérbe került az őszinte lelkesedése és az általa képzelt jövőkép.En: His genuine enthusiasm and vision for the future came to the forefront.Hu: Történeteket mesélt a projekt jelentőségéről, és arról, milyen hatással lesz a városra.En: He told stories of the project's significance and how it would impact the city.Hu: Anna és Gergely rémülten figyelték, de Zoltán tovább folytatta, sodorta magával a közönséget.En: Anna and Gergely watched with a mixture of fear and fascination, but Zoltán continued, drawing the audience in.Hu: Amikor befejezte, csend ült le a teremben.En: When he finished, silence settled in the room.Hu: Ekkor a partnerek képviselője megszólalt: "Amint megkapjuk a még hiányzó adatokat, készen állunk a kezdeti együttműködésre."En: Then the representative of the partners spoke: "Once we receive the missing data, we are ready for the initial cooperation."Hu: Zoltán megkönnyebbülten mosolygott.En: Zoltán smiled in relief.Hu: A találkozó végén, mikor társaival az ablakhoz sétált, a távolban látták a Duna csillogását.En: At the end of the meeting, as he walked to the window with his colleagues, they saw the shimmering Duna in the distance.Hu: Anna odafordult hozzá, és biztatóan rámosolygott: "Megcsináltuk!"En: Anna turned to him and gave an encouraging smile: "We did it!"Hu: Zoltán rájött, hogy nemcsak hogy képes vezetni, hanem hogy csapata is mellette áll és hisz benne.En: Zoltán realized that not only could he lead, but his team also stood by him and believed in him.Hu: A közös munka meghozta gyümölcsét, s a megértés évekkel később is vezérelte őket, az elkövetkezendő nagy projektek során is.En: The joint effort bore its fruits, and this understanding continued to guide them in the years to come, during subsequent major projects.Hu: Az irodaház ablakai mögött az ősz sztorija szőtte a sikerük szövegét.En: Behind the office building's windows, the autumn story wove the text of their success. Vocabulary Words:pesti: Pestiwhirlwind: forgatagloomed: magasodottatmosphere: légkörtense: feszültglimmering: csillogottmarketing person: marketingesükleafed through: lapozgattainstincts: ösztöneipostponement: halasztásflooded: ömlötte elgenuine: őszinteenthusiasm: lelkesedéseforefront: előtérbesignificance: jelentőségérőlimpact: hatássalfear and fascination: rémültenrelief: megkönnyebbültenencouraging: biztatóancollaboration: együttműködésjoint effort: közös munkabore its fruits: meghozta gyümölcsétsubsequent: eljövetkezendősuccess: sikerükshimmering: csillogásátcloud: felhőjeworry: aggodalomshimmering: csillogásátadorned: ünnepi fényekbe borultguide: vezérelte

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Healing on La Rambla: A Sibling Reunion Sparks New Beginnings Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-10-24-07-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: La Rambla bullia de vida en un atardecer de tardor, amb les fulles caient sobre els terres empedrats, mentre l'aire fresc portava l'aroma de les castanyes torrades des de les cantonades.En: La Rambla buzzed with life on a fall evening, with leaves falling on the cobbled ground, while the fresh air carried the aroma of roasted chestnuts from the corners.Ca: Martí es va asseure en una de les taules del seu cafè preferit i va mirar al seu voltant, esperant.En: Martí sat at a table of his favorite café and looked around, waiting.Ca: Feia anys que no parlava amb la seva germana, Núria.En: It had been years since he last spoke with his sister, Núria.Ca: Avui, havien decidit trobar-se aquí, on sovint passejaven de petits.En: Today, they had decided to meet here, where they often strolled when they were children.Ca: Martí era un artista buscant inspiració en aquest món frenètic, però la seva ment estava massa ocupada amb records i emocions no resoltes.En: Martí was an artist seeking inspiration in this frantic world, but his mind was too occupied with memories and unresolved emotions.Ca: Al mateix temps, Núria, una empresària d'èxit, se sentia atrapada pel seu treball.En: At the same time, Núria, a successful businesswoman, felt trapped by her work.Ca: Treballava més hores del que volia, i l'estrès s'anava acumulant.En: She worked more hours than she wanted, and the stress was building up.Ca: Ambdós germans portaven anys fugint d'una conversa que sabia que necessitaven tenir.En: Both siblings had been avoiding a conversation they knew they needed to have for years.Ca: Quan Núria va arribar, una lleu brisa va fer dansar les fulles als seus peus.En: When Núria arrived, a slight breeze made the leaves dance at her feet.Ca: Va saludar Martí amb una abraçada vacil·lant.En: She greeted Martí with a hesitant hug.Ca: Tots dos van notar la tensió a l'aire.En: Both of them sensed the tension in the air.Ca: Van demanar cafès, i es van seure amb els seus pensaments, com si les paraules fossin massa difícils de trobar.En: They ordered coffees and sat with their thoughts, as if the words were too difficult to find.Ca: "Martí," va començar Núria, "recordes quan vèiem els artistes aquí?En: "Martí," Núria began, "do you remember when we used to watch the artists here?Ca: Ens imaginàvem fent-ho nosaltres algun dia.En: We imagined ourselves doing that one day."Ca: "Martí va somriure, un record de la infantesa dissipant la tensió.En: Martí smiled, a childhood memory dissipating the tension.Ca: "Sí, i tu sempre deies que el món era l'escenari i nosaltres els protagonistes.En: "Yes, and you always said that the world was the stage and we were the protagonists."Ca: "Núria va riure suau.En: Núria laughed softly.Ca: "Potser mai vaig ser artista, però durant els últims anys he perdut una mica d'aquest protagonisme.En: "Maybe I never became an artist, but over the past few years, I've lost a bit of that protagonism."Ca: "Aquesta confessió va sorprendre Martí.En: This confession surprised Martí.Ca: La seva germana, qui semblava tan forta i decidida, també tenia les seves pròpies lluites.En: His sister, who seemed so strong and determined, also had her own struggles.Ca: Això li va donar el coratge per parlar dels seus sentiments.En: This gave him the courage to talk about his feelings.Ca: "Jo també he tingut problemes, Núria.En: "I've had problems too, Núria.Ca: Em sembla que des que vam perdre el contacte, he provat de trobar inspiració, però sense èxit," va admetre Martí.En: It seems that since we lost contact, I've been trying to find inspiration, but without success," admitted Martí.Ca: Mentre les paraules s'enfilaven i es dissipaven, un grup de músics de carrer va començar a tocar una melodia coneguda, una cançó infantil que solien cantar.En: As the words rose and dissipated, a group of street musicians began to play a familiar melody, a children's song they used to sing.Ca: Els seus ulls es van trobar, i per primer cop, van deixar que els records del passat els embolcallessin.En: Their eyes met, and for the first time, they let the memories of the past envelop them.Ca: Van riure junts, trobant alegria en aquells moments perduts.En: They laughed together, finding joy in those lost moments.Ca: Després de la música, Martí va dir amb un somriure als llavis, "potser podríem deixar això enrere, Núria.En: After the music, Martí said with a smile on his lips, "maybe we could leave this behind, Núria.Ca: No cal oblidar, només començar de nou.En: We don't need to forget, just start anew."Ca: ""Ho vull," va respondre Núria amb determinació.En: "I want that," responded Núria with determination.Ca: "Vull que formis part de la meva vida, i jo de la teva.En: "I want you to be part of my life, and I to be part of yours."Ca: "Van fer un brindis silenciós amb els seus cafès, acordant veure's més sovint.En: They made a silent toast with their coffees, agreeing to meet more often.Ca: A mesura que la llum del dia s'esvaïa, Martí va sentir una nova flama d'inspiració dins seu, mentre que Núria sabia que havia trobat un millor equilibri per la seva vida.En: As the daylight faded, Martí felt a new flame of inspiration within him, while Núria knew she had found a better balance for her life.Ca: A partir d'aquell dia, amb la La Rambla decorada amb les seves infinites històries, els dos germans van començar a escriure la seva pròpia, plegats.En: From that day on, with La Rambla adorned with its endless stories, the two siblings began to write their own, together. Vocabulary Words:the evening: l'atardecerthe leaves: les fullesthe chestnuts: les castanyesthe corner: la cantonadathe café: el cafèto wait: esperarthe artist: l'artistathe memory: el recordthe businesswoman: l'empresàriathe stress: l'estrèsthe musician: el músicthe melody: la melodiathe song: la cançóthe protagonist: el protagonistathe confession: la confessióthe struggle: la lluitathe courage: el coratgefamiliar: conegudato laugh: riurethe joy: l'alegriadetermination: determinacióthe balance: l'equilibrito find: trobarnew: nouto begin: començartogether: plegatsthe world: el mónthe flame: la flamathe inspiration: la inspiracióthe daylight: la llum del dia

Fluent Fiction - French: A Birthday Surprise Rewrites the Rules of Science and Life Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-10-22-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: L'air était frais dans le laboratoire secret d'Étienne.En: The air was fresh in Étienne's secret laboratory.Fr: L'automne colorait les feuilles dehors, mais à l'intérieur, tout était concentré sur la science.En: Autumn was coloring the leaves outside, but inside, everything was focused on science.Fr: Des machines bourdonnaient, des écrans éclataient de chiffres lumineux, et Étienne était à son poste habituel, analysant des données cruciales.En: Machines buzzed, screens burst with glowing numbers, and Étienne was at his usual station, analyzing crucial data.Fr: Cécile, fidèle amie et collègue, l'observait avec tendresse.En: Cécile, a faithful friend and colleague, watched him with affection.Fr: Elle savait à quel point ce projet signifiait pour lui.En: She knew how much this project meant to him.Fr: Étienne voulait prouver sa valeur, faire une découverte révolutionnaire.En: Étienne wanted to prove his worth and make a groundbreaking discovery.Fr: Mais elle se souvenait aussi de l'autre événement important : l'anniversaire d'Étienne approchait.En: But she also remembered another significant event: Étienne's birthday was approaching.Fr: Alors, avec la collaboration de Jacques, son mentor respecté, elle avait préparé quelque chose de spécial.En: So, with the help of Jacques, his respected mentor, she had prepared something special.Fr: Une après-midi, alors que le soleil déclinait, Étienne était plongé dans ses calculs.En: One afternoon, as the sun was setting, Étienne was engrossed in his calculations.Fr: Il voulait travailler tard, comprendre ces derniers résultats.En: He wanted to work late, to understand those final results.Fr: Mais Jacques, avec son sourire sage, proposa une pause.En: But Jacques, with his wise smile, suggested a break.Fr: « Étienne, viens boire un café.En: "Étienne, come have a coffee.Fr: Il faut s'aérer l'esprit.En: You need to clear your mind."Fr: » Étienne hésita.En: Étienne hesitated.Fr: Un instant, il pensa refuser, emporté par son désir de comprendre.En: For a moment, he thought of refusing, carried away by his desire to understand.Fr: Mais un appel au repos le tira.En: But a call to rest pulled him.Fr: Il acquiesça finalement, posant son stylo.En: He finally agreed, setting his pen down.Fr: Lorsqu'il ouvrit la porte du laboratoire, une surprise l'attendait.En: When he opened the laboratory door, a surprise awaited him.Fr: Cécile, Jacques, et plusieurs collègues étaient réunis.En: Cécile, Jacques, and several colleagues were gathered.Fr: Des ballons flottaient au-dessus des tables, et une pancarte joyeuse disait « Joyeux Anniversaire, Étienne !En: Balloons floated above the tables, and a joyful banner read "Happy Birthday, Étienne!"Fr: » Ému, Étienne resta d'abord sans voix.En: Moved, Étienne was initially speechless.Fr: Puis, un sourire s'étira sur son visage.En: Then, a smile spread across his face.Fr: Les rires et les chants emplirent la pièce.En: Laughter and songs filled the room.Fr: Cécile lui tendit un gâteau, ses yeux brillants de complicité.En: Cécile handed him a cake, her eyes shining with camaraderie.Fr: « Surprise !En: "Surprise!"Fr: » dit-elle, et Étienne ne put que rire avec tout le monde.En: she said, and Étienne could only laugh with everyone.Fr: Cette soirée-là, au lieu de conquérir des théorèmes, il s'ouvrit au plaisir simple d'être entouré de ceux qui se souciaient de lui.En: That evening, instead of conquering theorems, he opened himself to the simple pleasure of being surrounded by those who cared for him.Fr: Le laboratoire secret, ce lieu de mystère et de science, devint un théâtre de chaleur humaine et de joie.En: The secret laboratory, this place of mystery and science, became a theater of human warmth and joy.Fr: En regardant ses amis, Étienne comprit l'importance de ce moment.En: Looking at his friends, Étienne understood the importance of this moment.Fr: La science attendrait.En: Science could wait.Fr: Aujourd'hui, il célébrait la vie.En: Today, he celebrated life.Fr: Le lendemain, en revenant à son travail, il était différent.En: The next day, returning to his work, he was different.Fr: Il avait appris que même les plus brillantes découvertes avaient besoin d'une lumière humaine pour vraiment briller.En: He had learned that even the brightest discoveries needed a human light to truly shine.Fr: Il poursuivrait son rêve, mais jamais au détriment de ces précieux moments partagés.En: He would pursue his dream, but never at the expense of those precious shared moments.Fr: En cette nuit automnale, Étienne avait trouvé un équilibre précieux entre passion et amitié.En: On that autumn night, Étienne had found a precious balance between passion and friendship. Vocabulary Words:the air: l'airfresh: fraisthe laboratory: le laboratoireautumn: l'automneto color: colorerthe leaves: les feuillesto focus: se concentrerthe machine: la machineto buzz: bourdonnerto burst: éclaterthe screen: l'écrancrucial: crucialthe colleague: le collèguefaithful: fidèletenderness: la tendressethe project: le projetthe worth: la valeurgroundbreaking: révolutionnairethe mentor: le mentorwise: sageto hesitate: hésiterto refuse: refuserto pull: tirerthe calculations: les calculsthe coffee: le caféto clear one's mind: s'aérer l'esprita surprise: une surprisethe cake: le gâteaucamaraderie: la complicitéto conquer: conquérir

Fluent Fiction - French: Cafe Memories: The Artistic Breakthrough in Montmartre Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-10-21-07-38-20-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Dans un charmant café de Montmartre, l'atmosphère est chaleureuse.En: In a charming café in Montmartre, the atmosphere is warm.Fr: La lumière tamisée donne au lieu une lueur dorée, tandis que l'odeur enivrante du café frais et des pâtisseries emplit l'air.En: The dimmed light gives the place a golden glow, while the intoxicating smell of fresh café and pastries fills the air.Fr: Des feuilles d'automne virevoltent doucement devant les fenêtres, peignant la scène de couleurs chatoyantes.En: Autumn leaves gently swirl in front of the windows, painting the scene with shimmering colors.Fr: Lucien, Camille, et Éloise s'installent à une petite table dans un coin tranquille.En: Lucien, Camille, and Éloise settle at a small table in a quiet corner.Fr: Les discussions des autres clients créent un doux murmure de fond.En: The conversations of other customers create a soft background murmur.Fr: Aujourd'hui, ils doivent avancer sur leur projet universitaire.En: Today, they need to make progress on their university project.Fr: Lucien, l'étudiant en art rêveur, regarde ses carnets remplis de croquis et d'idées.En: Lucien, the dreamy art student, looks at his notebooks filled with sketches and ideas.Fr: Il souhaite impressionner ses camarades, mais sa peur du jugement l'empêche souvent de parler.En: He wishes to impress his peers, but his fear of judgment often prevents him from speaking.Fr: Camille, sérieuse et déterminée, sort ses notes avec soin.En: Camille, serious and determined, carefully takes out her notes.Fr: Elle a besoin de bonnes notes pour son bourse en histoire et veut que le projet soit parfait.En: She needs good grades for her history scholarship and wants the project to be perfect.Fr: Son esprit de perfectionnisme la pousse à vérifier chaque détail sans relâche.En: Her perfectionist nature drives her to check every detail relentlessly.Fr: Éloise, enthousiaste mais débordée, consulte discrètement l'heure.En: Éloise, enthusiastic but overwhelmed, discreetly checks the time.Fr: Elle jongle entre ses études littéraires et un emploi à mi-temps.En: She's juggling her literary studies and a part-time job.Fr: Elle aimerait contribuer davantage, mais son emploi du temps est serré.En: She would like to contribute more, but her schedule is tight.Fr: La conversation commence.En: The conversation begins.Fr: Camille propose un plan structuré, mais Lucien hésite.En: Camille proposes a structured plan, but Lucien hesitates.Fr: Éloise prend une inspiration.En: Éloise takes a breath.Fr: "Lucien, tu as des idées à partager ?"En: "Lucien, do you have ideas to share?"Fr: demande-t-elle avec bienveillance.En: she asks kindly.Fr: Encouragé, Lucien se lance.En: Encouraged, Lucien begins.Fr: Il parle d'une méthode artistique innovante.En: He talks about an innovative artistic method.Fr: Son cœur bat fort pendant qu'il expose son idée, craignant les critiques.En: His heart beats fast as he presents his idea, fearing criticism.Fr: Camille, à sa surprise, s'enthousiasme.En: To his surprise, Camille is enthusiastic.Fr: "C'est brillant," dit-elle.En: "It's brilliant," she says.Fr: Elle comprend enfin que la perfection peut se trouver dans l'originalité.En: She finally understands that perfection can be found in originality.Fr: Pour l'instant, Éloise doit prendre une décision.En: At this moment, Éloise must make a decision.Fr: Elle sait que la réunion est cruciale et choisit de sauter un de ses services au travail.En: She knows the meeting is crucial and chooses to skip one of her work shifts.Fr: Elle veut être présente pour participer pleinement.En: She wants to be present to fully participate.Fr: Le jour de la présentation, le professeur écoute attentivement Lucien.En: On the day of the presentation, the professor listens attentively to Lucien.Fr: À la fin, il sourit et félicite le groupe.En: At the end, he smiles and congratulates the group.Fr: L'idée de Lucien est acclamée.En: Lucien's idea is acclaimed.Fr: Camille est réconfortée par la reconnaissance.En: Camille feels reassured by the recognition.Fr: Éloise se sent fière de son choix et de sa contribution.En: Éloise feels proud of her choice and her contribution.Fr: Le groupe reçoit une note élevée pour leur projet.En: The group receives a high grade for their project.Fr: Lucien rayonne de confiance, Camille réalise l'importance du compromis et Éloise découvre une meilleure gestion de ses priorités.En: Lucien radiates confidence, Camille realizes the importance of compromise, and Éloise discovers better management of her priorities.Fr: Le café de Montmartre, témoin de leurs efforts, semble briller encore plus fort sous le soleil automnal.En: The café in Montmartre, witness to their efforts, seems to shine even brighter under the autumn sun. Vocabulary Words:the atmosphere: l'atmosphèrethe glow: la lueurthe smell: l'odeurintoxicating: enivrant/enivrantethe leaves: les feuillesto swirl: virevoltershimmering: chatoyant/eto settle: s'installerthe conversation: la discussionquiet: tranquillethe background: le fondthe peers: les camaradesthe fear: la peurthe notebook: le carnetthe sketch: le croquisthe scholarship: la boursethe detail: le détailrelentlessly: sans relâcheto juggle: jongleroverwhelmed: débordé/débordéediscreetly: discrètementthe plan: le planstructured: structuré/structuréethe idea: l'idéeencouraged: encouragé/encouragéethe heart: le cœurthe criticism: les critiquesthe innovation: l'innovationto skip: sauterto participate: participer

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Mystery at the Market: The Medallion's Disappearance Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-10-20-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Het was een zonnige herfstdag in het levendige marktplein van de stad.En: It was a sunny autumn day in the lively market square of the stad.Nl: De lucht was helder en vredig, terwijl het herfstfeest in volle gang was.En: The sky was clear and peaceful as the autumn festival was in full swing.Nl: De kraampjes stonden vol met kleurrijke fruitmanden, geurige kruiden en handgemaakte ambachten.En: The stalls were filled with colorful baskets of fruit, fragrant herbs, and handmade crafts.Nl: Overal klonk vrolijke muziek en vreugdevolle stemmen vulden de lucht.En: Everywhere, cheerful music played and joyful voices filled the air.Nl: Lucas, een nieuwsgierige historicus, wandelde door de markt.En: Lucas, a curious historian, strolled through the market.Nl: Hij had altijd al een bijzondere interesse gehad in lokale folklore en oude verhalen.En: He had always had a particular interest in local folklore and old stories.Nl: Vandaag was hij op zoek naar een belangrijk artefact dat onmisbaar was voor de geschiedenis van de stad.En: Today, he was searching for an important artifact that was indispensable to the history of the stad.Nl: Het was een oud medaillon, ooit gedragen door de oprichter van de stad.En: It was an old medallion, once worn by the founder of the stad.Nl: Plotseling ging er een gerucht rond: het artefact was verdwenen!En: Suddenly, a rumor spread: the artifact had disappeared!Nl: Lucas voelde een kriebeltje van spanning en ongerustheid.En: Lucas felt a tingle of excitement and anxiety.Nl: Hoe kon zoiets belangrijks zomaar verdwijnen tijdens het feest?En: How could something so important just vanish during the festival?Nl: Mila, een levendige marktvrouw met een glimlach die zelfs de meest hardvochtige harten deed smelten, kende alle geheimen van de stad.En: Mila, a lively market woman with a smile that could melt even the hardest of hearts, knew all the secrets of the stad.Nl: Ze stond bekend om haar beminnelijke natuur en luisterende oor.En: She was known for her amiable nature and listening ear.Nl: Lucas besloot haar hulp in te schakelen.En: Lucas decided to enlist her help.Nl: Samen zouden ze proberen het medaillon terug te vinden.En: Together they would try to find the medallion.Nl: "Het is een chaos hier, Lucas," zei Mila terwijl ze een pluk haar achter haar oor schoof.En: "It's chaos here, Lucas," said Mila, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear.Nl: "Maar als er iets gebeurd is, weet ik wie we moeten vragen."En: "But if something happened, I know who we should ask."Nl: Hun eerste verdachte was Thijs, een mysterieuze reiziger die alleen opdook tijdens het festival.En: Their first suspect was Thijs, a mysterious traveler who only appeared during the festival.Nl: Hij hield zich altijd afzijdig, wat de nieuwsgierigheid van de bewoners prikkelde.En: He always kept to himself, which piqued the curiosity of the residents.Nl: Lucas en Mila bezochten meerdere kraampjes en spraken met iedereen die iets kon weten.En: Lucas and Mila visited several stalls and spoke to everyone who might know something.Nl: "Thijs is vreemd, maar niet onbetrouwbaar," zei een oude dame die pompoenen verkocht.En: "Thijs is strange, but not untrustworthy," said an old lady selling pumpkins.Nl: Maar niet iedereen deelde die mening.En: But not everyone shared that opinion.Nl: "Hij kijkt altijd rond alsof hij iets verbergt," mompelde een kind dat voorbij rende.En: "He always looks around as if he's hiding something," mumbled a child running by.Nl: Dit maakte Lucas nog wantrouwiger.En: This made Lucas even more suspicious.Nl: Bij schemering vonden Lucas en Mila Thijs, zittend in een rustige hoek van de markt naast een oude fontein.En: At dusk, Lucas and Mila found Thijs, sitting in a quiet corner of the market next to an old fountain.Nl: Ze benaderden hem voorzichtig.En: They approached him cautiously.Nl: "Lang verhaal kort, Thijs," begon Lucas, "dit medaillon is belangrijk.En: "Long story short, Thijs," began Lucas, "this medallion is important.Nl: Een deel van onze geschiedenis.En: A part of our history.Nl: We moeten weten of je iets weet."En: We need to know if you know anything."Nl: Thijs lachte onverwachts en haalde diep adem.En: Thijs laughed unexpectedly and took a deep breath.Nl: "Ik begrijp jullie zorgen.En: "I understand your concerns.Nl: Maar ik ben slechts een reiziger.En: But I'm merely a traveler.Nl: Ik draag verhalen met mij mee, geen medaillons."En: I carry stories with me, not medallions."Nl: Hij opende zijn rugzak en toonde allerlei vreemde voorwerpen: oude kaarten, mysterieuze tekens en lokaal gesneden beeldjes.En: He opened his backpack and showed various strange objects: old maps, mysterious symbols, and locally carved figurines.Nl: Geen medaillon.En: No medallion.Nl: Toen kwam er een oude man voorbij met een verward gezicht.En: Then, an old man passed by with a confused look on his face.Nl: Hij was een van de organisatoren van het festival.En: He was one of the organizers of the festival.Nl: "Heeft iemand mijn sleutels gezien?"En: "Has anyone seen my keys?"Nl: vroeg hij schaapachtig en vervolgde toesprekend: "Oh, het artefact!En: he asked sheepishly and then continued, "Oh, the artifact!Nl: Ik heb het zelf verplaatst naar de tentoonstelling en vergeten jullie te vertellen!"En: I moved it myself to the exhibition and forgot to tell you!"Nl: Lucas kon het bijna niet geloven.En: Lucas could hardly believe it.Nl: De opluchting en schaamte waren groot.En: The relief and embarrassment were immense.Nl: De crisis was voorbij.En: The crisis was over.Nl: Met een zucht van opluchting verzamelde Lucas zijn gedachten.En: With a sigh of relief, Lucas gathered his thoughts.Nl: Hoewel het avontuur ten einde was, leerde Lucas een waardevolle les.En: Although the adventure had ended, Lucas learned a valuable lesson.Nl: Puur op uiterlijk en geruchten kon je niet oordelen.En: You couldn't judge purely based on appearance and rumors.Nl: Hij had bijna een onschuldige beschuldigd.En: He had almost accused an innocent person.Nl: De dag eindigde met een vreugdevuur.En: The day ended with a bonfire.Nl: Mensen verzamelden zich, lachend en zingend.En: People gathered, laughing and singing.Nl: En bovenal, was het een herinnering aan de warmte, zelfs in de koelste herfstdagen.En: And above all, it was a reminder of warmth, even on the coolest autumn days. Vocabulary Words:lively: levendigemarket square: marktpleinfragrant: geurigefolklore: folkloreartifact: artefactindispensable: onmisbaarmedallion: medaillonrumor: geruchtanxiety: ongerustheidchaos: chaostuck: schoofstrand: pluksuspect: verdachtetraveler: reizigermysterious: mysterieuzecuriosity: nieuwsgierigheiddusk: schemeringcautiously: voorzichtigunexpectedly: onverwachtssymbols: tekensfigurines: beeldjessheepishly: schaapachtigexhibition: tentoonstellingrelief: opluchtingembarrassment: schaamteaccuse: beschuldigdinnocent: onschuldigebonfire: vreugdevuurassemble: verzameldenwarmth: warmte

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Destiny in the Market: A Chance Encounter Sparks New Horizons Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-10-20-07-38-20-it Story Transcript:It: Nel cuore dell'autunno, il Mercato Luminoso era un caleidoscopio di colori e suoni.En: In the heart of autumn, the Mercato Luminoso was a kaleidoscope of colors and sounds.It: Le bancarelle erano cariche di zucche, zucche violine e frutta tardiva, mentre nell'aria galleggiavano gli aromi di olive, spezie e pane fresco.En: The stalls were laden with pumpkins, butternut squashes, and late-season fruits, while the air was filled with the aromas of olives, spices, and fresh bread.It: Musicisti suonavano allegre melodie, e il chiacchiericcio di venditori e clienti creava un'atmosfera vivace e accogliente.En: Musicians played cheerful melodies, and the chatter of vendors and customers created a lively and welcoming atmosphere.It: Luca, un giovane chef di talento, si aggirava tra i banchi con occhio esperto.En: Luca, a young talented chef, wandered among the stalls with an expert eye.It: Era alla ricerca di ingredienti freschi e locali per il suo nuovo ristorante.En: He was searching for fresh and local ingredients for his new restaurant.It: Oggi desiderava trovare delle zucche speciali per un piatto stagionale che stava pianificando.En: Today, he wanted to find special pumpkins for a seasonal dish he was planning.It: Ma il mercato era affollato, e trovare ciò che cercava si stava rivelando arduo.En: But the market was crowded, and finding what he sought was proving difficult.It: Nel frattempo, Giulia, una studentessa d'arte dalle mani veloci e curiose, camminava con la sua macchina fotografica pronta a catturare i colori e le scene dinamiche del mercato.En: Meanwhile, Giulia, an art student with quick and curious hands, walked with her camera ready to capture the colors and dynamic scenes of the market.It: Era alla ricerca di uno scatto unico per la sua imminente mostra fotografica, ma trovare un angolo che non fosse già stato fotografato da tutti sembrava impossibile.En: She was looking for a unique shot for her upcoming photography exhibition, but finding an angle that hadn't already been photographed by everyone seemed impossible.It: La folla era fitta, e mentre Luca si avvicinava a un venditore che non conosceva ancora, sperando che avesse le zucche giuste, Giulia si preparava a salire sul suo sgabello pieghevole per un punto di vista più elevato.En: The crowd was dense, and as Luca approached a vendor he didn't yet know, hoping he had the right pumpkins, Giulia was preparing to climb onto her folding stool for a higher vantage point.It: Proprio mentre Luca individuava le zucche perfette, Giulia fece un passo indietro, concentrata sull'obiettivo.En: Just as Luca spotted the perfect pumpkins, Giulia took a step back, focused on her lens.It: Senza accorgersene, Luca e Giulia si scontrarono, in un curioso incrocio di destini.En: Without realizing it, Luca and Giulia collided, in a curious crossing of destinies.It: "Oh, mi scusi!"En: "Oh, excuse me!"It: disse Luca, aiutando Giulia a ritrovare l'equilibrio.En: said Luca, helping Giulia regain her balance.It: "Non volevo disturbarti."En: "I didn't mean to disturb you."It: "Non c'è problema," rispose Giulia con un sorriso.En: "No problem," replied Giulia with a smile.It: "Stavo solo cercando di catturare la giusta prospettiva."En: "I was just trying to capture the right perspective."It: I due si ritrovarono a sorridere, scoprirono di condividere più di un semplice incontro fortuito.En: The two found themselves smiling, discovering they shared more than just a chance encounter.It: Parlarono delle loro passioni: Luca delle sue idee culinarie e Giulia delle sue ispirazioni fotografiche.En: They talked about their passions: Luca about his culinary ideas and Giulia about her photographic inspirations.It: Il tempo volò mentre condivisero aneddoti e sogni, circondati dall'energia del mercato.En: Time flew by as they shared anecdotes and dreams, surrounded by the energy of the market.It: Quando il sole iniziò a calare, Luca e Giulia lasciarono il Mercato Luminoso insieme.En: When the sun began to set, Luca and Giulia left the Mercato Luminoso together.It: Ognuno aveva trovato ciò che cercava: Luca le sue zucche, e Giulia uno scatto perfetto che avesse una storia dietro.En: Each had found what they were looking for: Luca his pumpkins, and Giulia a perfect shot that had a story behind it.It: Ma, ancora più importante, entrambi avevano trovato un inizio di amicizia che prometteva nuove avventure e collaborazioni future.En: But, more importantly, they both had found the beginning of a friendship that promised new adventures and future collaborations.It: Con il cuore leggero, Luca si sentiva ispirato, pronto a dare nuova vita ai suoi piatti con un tocco personale.En: With a light heart, Luca felt inspired, ready to give new life to his dishes with a personal touch.It: Giulia, d'altro canto, sapeva che la sua fotografia aveva ora una nuova prospettiva, arricchita dalla possibilità di un legame reale e significativo.En: Giulia, on the other hand, knew her photography now had a new perspective, enriched by the possibility of a real and meaningful connection.It: Entrambi si allontanarono con la promessa di rivedersi, portando con sé non solo i frutti delle loro ricerche, ma anche il dolce sapore di una nuova connessione umana.En: Both walked away with the promise of meeting again, carrying not only the fruits of their searches but also the sweet taste of a new human connection. Vocabulary Words:the heart: il cuorethe kaleidoscope: il caleidoscopiothe aromas: gli aromithe melodies: le melodiethe chatter: il chiacchiericciothe talented chef: lo chef di talentothe stalls: le bancarellethe perspective: la prospettivathe encounter: l'incontrothe anecdotes: gli aneddotithe dreams: i sognithe connection: il legamethe student: la studentessathe ingredients: gli ingredientithe dish: il piattothe camera: la macchina fotograficathe exhibition: la mostrathe stool: lo sgabellothe vendor: il venditorethe angle: l'angolothe destiny: il destinothe balance: l'equilibriothe energy: l'energiathe inspiration: l'ispirazionethe sunset: il calare del solethe collaboration: la collaborazionethe human connection: la connessione umanathe market: il mercatothe olives: le olivethe spices: le spezie

Fluent Fiction - French: Montmartre Magic: The Artist's Festival of Self-Belief Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-10-20-07-38-19-fr Story Transcript:Fr: L'air était frais et vif sur le quartier animé de Montmartre.En: The air was fresh and brisk over the lively neighborhood of Montmartre.Fr: Des feuilles dorées dansaient au vent, créant une ambiance magique pour le Festival des Arts.En: Golden leaves danced in the wind, creating a magical ambiance for the Festival of the Arts.Fr: Au coin de la rue, sous un étal simple mais coloré, se trouvait Lucien.En: At the corner of the street, under a simple yet colorful stall, stood Lucien.Fr: Son cœur battait vite.En: His heart was beating fast.Fr: Aujourd'hui était important pour lui.En: Today was important for him.Fr: Il rêvait de faire remarquer ses peintures par Camille, la célèbre critique d'art.En: He dreamed of having his paintings noticed by Camille, the famous art critic.Fr: Lucien ajusta nervieusement ses tableaux.En: Lucien nervously adjusted his paintings.Fr: Élodie, sa meilleure amie, resta à ses côtés.En: Élodie, his best friend, stayed by his side.Fr: Elle avait toujours cru en lui et ne ratait jamais une occasion de le soutenir.En: She had always believed in him and never missed an opportunity to support him.Fr: "Tu es prêt, Lucien?"En: "Are you ready, Lucien?"Fr: demanda-t-elle avec un sourire encourageant.En: she asked with an encouraging smile.Fr: "Je pense, Élodie.En: "I think so, Élodie.Fr: Mais Camille... elle est si directe, si... critique," répondit Lucien, les mains tremblantes.En: But Camille... she is so direct, so... critical," replied Lucien, his hands trembling.Fr: Élodie posa une main rassurante sur son épaule.En: Élodie placed a reassuring hand on his shoulder.Fr: "Tu as fait un beau travail.En: "You did a beautiful job.Fr: Elle verra ta passion."En: She will see your passion."Fr: Sur une table centrale, Lucien décida de placer son œuvre la plus personnelle.En: On a central table, Lucien decided to place his most personal work.Fr: Une toile vibrant de couleurs et d'émotions, qui racontait son histoire, sa vérité.En: A canvas vibrant with colors and emotions, telling his story, his truth.Fr: C'était risqué, mais son cœur lui disait que c'était la chose à faire.En: It was risky, but his heart told him it was the right thing to do.Fr: Le festival bourdonnait.En: The festival buzzed.Fr: Les rues étaient remplies de rires, de discussions animées.En: The streets were filled with laughter, lively discussions.Fr: Des enfants déguisés pour Halloween couraient par-ci par-là.En: Children dressed up for Halloween were running around.Fr: L'odeur des marrons chauds et du chocolat remplissait l'air, ajoutant une saveur accueillante à la journée.En: The smell of roasted chestnuts and chocolate filled the air, adding a welcoming flavor to the day.Fr: Au bout d'un moment, Camille apparut.En: After a while, Camille appeared.Fr: Elle portait un long manteau noir, et ses yeux scrutaient chaque œuvre avec attention.En: She wore a long black coat, and her eyes scrutinized each piece with attention.Fr: Lucien retint son souffle quand elle s'arrêta devant son étal.En: Lucien held his breath when she stopped in front of his stall.Fr: Elle fronça les sourcils, examinant ses œuvres avec un regard pénétrant.En: She furrowed her brow, examining his works with a penetrating gaze.Fr: Puis, elle s'arrêta devant sa peinture centrale.En: Then, she stopped in front of his central painting.Fr: Elle plissa les yeux, comme pour mieux comprendre.En: She squinted, as if to better understand.Fr: Le cœur de Lucien battait la chamade.En: Lucien's heart was racing.Fr: Une minute passa, chaque seconde semblant une éternité.En: A minute passed, each second seeming like an eternity.Fr: Enfin, Camille relâcha son regard et se tourna vers Lucien.En: Finally, Camille released her gaze and turned to Lucien.Fr: "C'est puissant," dit-elle, simplement, son ton adouci.En: "It's powerful," she said simply, her tone softened.Fr: "Il y a une émotion brute ici que je ne vois pas souvent."En: "There is a raw emotion here that I don't often see."Fr: Lucien sentit un soulagement immense.En: Lucien felt immense relief.Fr: Il ne pouvait pas croire ce qu'il venait d'entendre.En: He couldn't believe what he had just heard.Fr: "Merci," dit-il, presque incrédule.En: "Thank you," he said, almost incredulous.Fr: "Continuez comme ça," ajouta Camille en s'éloignant.En: "Keep it up," added Camille as she walked away.Fr: "Vous êtes sur le bon chemin."En: "You're on the right path."Fr: La nouvelle du commentaire positif de Camille se propagea rapidement dans le festival.En: The news of Camille's positive comment spread quickly through the festival.Fr: Les visiteurs affluèrent pour voir le travail de cet artiste singulier.En: Visitors flocked to see the work of this unique artist.Fr: Lucien, les yeux brillants, regarda Élodie.En: Lucien, eyes shining, looked at Élodie.Fr: "Je savais que tu pouvais le faire!"En: "I knew you could do it!"Fr: s'exclama-t-elle.En: she exclaimed.Fr: Ce jour-là, Lucien apprit à croire en lui-même.En: That day, Lucien learned to believe in himself.Fr: Il comprit l'importance d'être vrai, d'écouter sa propre voix.En: He understood the importance of being true, of listening to his own voice.Fr: Ce n'était que le début d'une nouvelle aventure, cette fois avec confiance et ambition renouvelées.En: It was just the beginning of a new adventure, this time with renewed confidence and ambition.Fr: Montmartre continua à vibrer au rythme de l'art, mais pour Lucien, c'était un festival qu'il n'oublierait jamais.En: Montmartre continued to vibrate to the rhythm of art, but for Lucien, it was a festival he would never forget. Vocabulary Words:the neighborhood: le quartierthe leaves: les feuillesthe stall: l'étalthe paintings: les peinturesthe critic: la critiquethe canvas: la toilethe emotions: les émotionsthe festival: le festivalthe chestnuts: les marronsthe visitors: les visiteurslively: animéfresh: fraisgolden: doréscrutinize: scruterto adjust: ajusterto dream: rêvervibrant: vibrantthe truth: la véritélaughter: les riresto add: ajouterthe gaze: le regardto squint: plisser les yeuxpowerful: puissantto release: relâcherimmense: immenseincredulous: incréduleunique: singulierto believe: croireambition: l'ambitionthe adventure: l'aventure

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Autumn Reunion: An Artist's Journey Through Old Shadows Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-10-18-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De bladeren ritselden onder de voeten van de vele bezoekers op Museumplein.En: The leaves rustled under the feet of the many visitors at Museumplein.Nl: De herfstkleuren schilderden de straten van Amsterdam in warme tinten goud en rood.En: The autumn colors painted the streets of Amsterdam in warm shades of gold and red.Nl: Overal om hem heen hoorde Sven gefluister en bewondering voor de grote kunsttentoonstelling die dit jaar een speciaal verloren gewaand stuk presenteerde.En: All around him, Sven heard whispers and admiration for the large art exhibition that this year presented a special long-lost piece.Nl: Sven keek omhoog naar het Rijksmuseum, zijn hart bonkend in zijn borst.En: Sven looked up at the Rijksmuseum, his heart pounding in his chest.Nl: Vandaag moest hij het aandurven; praten met Anouk, zijn oude vriendin.En: Today, he had to dare to talk to Anouk, his old friend.Nl: Zij was nu kunstcurator, en hij had haar al jaren niet meer gesproken.En: She was now an art curator, and he hadn't spoken to her in years.Nl: Hun vriendschap was abrupt geëindigd, om redenen die hij niet meer goed begreep maar voelde als pijn in zijn herinneringen.En: Their friendship had ended abruptly for reasons he no longer clearly understood but still felt as pain in his memories.Nl: Binnen in het museum stond Bram, de gevreesde kunstcriticus.En: Inside the museum stood Bram, the feared art critic.Nl: Sven hoopte dat, na zijn gesprek met Anouk, hij Bram zijn eigen schilderijen kon laten zien.En: Sven hoped that after his conversation with Anouk, he would be able to show Bram his own paintings.Nl: Hij wilde zowel de demonen van zijn verleden als zijn angsten voor de toekomst onder ogen zien.En: He wanted to face both the demons of his past and his fears for the future.Nl: Langzaam liep Sven naar binnen, zijn ogen scannend naar een glimp van Anouk.En: Slowly, Sven walked inside, his eyes scanning for a glimpse of Anouk.Nl: Daar stond ze, haar rug recht en haar houding zelfverzekerd terwijl ze bezoekers rondleidde langs het beroemde schilderij.En: There she was, her back straight and her posture confident as she guided visitors along the famous painting.Nl: Het kunstwerk was adembenemend, en even vergat Sven zijn zenuwen.En: The artwork was breathtaking, and for a moment, Sven forgot his nerves.Nl: Sven nam een diepe ademteug en liep naar haar toe.En: Sven took a deep breath and walked towards her.Nl: "Anouk", begon hij, zijn stem licht trillend.En: "Anouk," he began, his voice slightly trembling.Nl: Ze draaide zich om, haar ogen oplichtend van herkenning maar ook van een sprankje weerstand.En: She turned around, her eyes lighting up with recognition but also with a hint of resistance.Nl: "Sven, het is lang geleden," antwoordde ze, haar stem kalm maar bedekt met een ondertoon van spanning.En: "Sven, it's been a long time," she replied, her voice calm but with an undertone of tension.Nl: Een ongemakkelijk moment volgde.En: An awkward moment followed.Nl: Beiden worstelden met woorden, vast in herinneringen van vroeger.En: Both struggled with words, trapped in memories of the past.Nl: "Weet je nog die avond bij het meer?"En: "Do you remember that evening by the lake?"Nl: vroeg Sven uiteindelijk.En: Sven eventually asked.Nl: Anouk knikte.En: Anouk nodded.Nl: "Het spijt me, Sven.En: "I'm sorry, Sven.Nl: Dingen liepen uit de hand."En: Things got out of hand."Nl: De discussie ontbrandde, als de bladeren in een herfststorm.En: The discussion flared up, like the leaves in an autumn storm.Nl: Emotie spoelde over hen heen terwijl ze hun verleden oprakelden voor het meesterwerk dat hen ooit samenbracht.En: Emotion washed over them as they dredged up their past before the masterpiece that once brought them together.Nl: De bezoekers om hen heen staakten hun gesprekken, gefascineerd door het plotse drama.En: The visitors around them paused their conversations, fascinated by the sudden drama.Nl: Uiteindelijk bracht de confrontatie hen rust.En: Finally, the confrontation brought them peace.Nl: Ze spraken af later weer contact op te nemen, beiden verlangend naar een nieuwe kans op een vriendschap.En: They agreed to get back in touch later, both longing for a new chance at friendship.Nl: Sven voelde zich opgelucht.En: Sven felt relieved.Nl: Hij draaide zich om en ontdekte dat Bram achter hem stond, aandachtig luisterend en toekijkend.En: He turned around and found Bram standing behind him, listening and watching attentively.Nl: "Ik heb je werk gezien," zei Bram, zijn ogen nu op Sven gericht.En: "I've seen your work," said Bram, his eyes now focused on Sven.Nl: Sven slikte.En: Sven swallowed.Nl: "En?"En: "And?"Nl: vroeg hij aarzelend.En: he asked hesitantly.Nl: Bram glimlachte flauwtjes.En: Bram smiled faintly.Nl: "Het heeft potentieel.En: "It has potential.Nl: Blijf werken aan je stijl."En: Keep working on your style."Nl: Die woorden, hoe kort en simpel ook, vulden Sven met ongekende motivatie.En: Those words, brief and simple though they were, filled Sven with unprecedented motivation.Nl: Hij kon verder, vrij van de oude schaduwen.En: He could move forward, free of the old shadows.Nl: Buiten het museum, onder de goudkleurige hemel, was Sven klaar om zijn toekomst tegemoet te wandelen, vol vertrouwen en optimisme.En: Outside the museum, under the golden sky, Sven was ready to walk towards his future with confidence and optimism. Vocabulary Words:rustled: ritseldenautumn: herfstadmiration: bewonderingexhibition: tentoonstellingpounding: bonkenddare: aandurvencurator: kunstcuratorabruptly: abruptcritic: kunstcriticusdemons: demonenglimpse: glimpposture: houdingbreathtaking: adembenemendtrembling: trillendrecognition: herkenningresistance: weerstandundertone: ondertoonawkward: ongemakkelijkstruggled: worsteldenmemories: herinneringenlake: meerdiscussion: discussieflared up: ontbranddedredged up: oprakeldenmasterpiece: meesterwerkfascinated: gefascineerdconfrontation: confrontatieattentively: aandachtighesitantly: aarzelendpotential: potentieel

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Unlocking Hidden Fears: A Therapist's Breakthrough Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-10-17-07-38-20-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A narancsszínű levelek csendesen hullottak a pszichiátriai osztály ablakai előtt.En: The orange-colored leaves quietly fell outside the windows of the psychiatric ward.Hu: Az őszi szellő néha megborzongatta a magas, karcsú fákat, amelyek az intézmény árnyas udvarát díszítették.En: The autumn breeze occasionally made the tall, slender trees shiver, which decorated the institution's shady courtyard.Hu: Bent a kórházban halk zene szólt, hogy megnyugtassa az itt lévőket.En: Inside the hospital, soft music played to soothe those present.Hu: A kényelmes székekkel berendezett szobában ült Katalin, az intézmény egyik vezető pszichiátere.En: In a room furnished with comfortable chairs, Katalin, one of the institution's leading psychiatrists, was seated.Hu: Elmerengve nézte a falevelek játékát az ablakon túl, de gondolatai teljesen máshol jártak.En: She watched the play of the leaves beyond the window, but her thoughts were elsewhere.Hu: Aznap az egyik páciens, Zoltán volt soron a szokásos pszichológiai felmérésre.En: That day, one of the patients, Zoltán, was up for the usual psychological evaluation.Hu: Katalin már várta a találkozót, de egyúttal aggódott is.En: Katalin had been looking forward to the meeting, yet she also felt anxious.Hu: Zoltánnal többször próbált beszélgetni, de a fiatalember makacsul hallgatott.En: She had tried several times to talk to Zoltán, but the young man stubbornly remained silent.Hu: Zoltán belépett a szobába, és óvatosan leült.En: Zoltán entered the room and sat down cautiously.Hu: Kezdetben kerülte Katalin pillantását.En: Initially, he avoided Katalin's gaze.Hu: Katalin kedvesen mosolygott, majd kezdetét vette a beszélgetés.En: Katalin smiled kindly, then the conversation began.Hu: „Zoltán, ma valami új dolgot fogunk kipróbálni” - kezdte.En: "Today, we're going to try something new," she started.Hu: A szobában lévő diszkrét zene hangja mintha fokozódott volna egy pillanatra, erőt adva a helyzethez.En: The discreet music in the room seemed to swell for a moment, giving strength to the situation.Hu: „Mire gondol?En: "What do you have in mind?"Hu: ” kérdezte Zoltán, kissé gyanakodva.En: Zoltán asked, a bit suspiciously.Hu: „Ma alkotni fogunk.En: "Today we will create.Hu: Használhat festékeket, vagy akár rajzolhat.En: You can use paints or even draw.Hu: Nem számít, mit választ, csak legyen őszinte az érzéseivel” - javasolta Katalin, miközben egy halom színes ceruzás dobozt tett elé.En: It doesn't matter what you choose, just be honest with your feelings," suggested Katalin, as she placed a box of colorful pencils in front of him.Hu: Zoltán tétován nyúlt a ceruzákhoz.En: Zoltán hesitantly reached for the pencils.Hu: Először csak apró vonalakat húzott a papírra, majd hirtelen megállt.En: At first, he drew only tiny lines on the paper, then suddenly stopped.Hu: Katalin türelmesen várt.En: Katalin waited patiently.Hu: Végül, Zoltán beszélni kezdett.En: Finally, Zoltán began to speak.Hu: Egy régi, gyermekkori emlék elevenedett meg a szeme előtt.En: An old childhood memory came to life before his eyes.Hu: A nagymamája kertje, a zug, ahol mindig elbújhatott.En: His grandmother's garden, the nook where he could always hide.Hu: Itt találkozott először a félelemmel, amikor egyszer elveszett a sűrű bokrok közt.En: He first met fear there when he got lost among the dense bushes.Hu: Ahogy mesélt, Katalin hallgatta.En: As he spoke, Katalin listened.Hu: Minden szó új perspektívát nyitott számára.En: Each word opened a new perspective for her.Hu: Lassan világossá vált a félelem eredete, és hogy miért viselkedett Zoltán úgy, ahogy.En: Gradually, the origin of the fear became clear, and why Zoltán behaved the way he did.Hu: Ez az emlék volt a kulcs a belső szorongásai megértéséhez.En: This memory was the key to understanding his inner anxieties.Hu: A terápiás ülés végén Zoltán megkönnyebbült.En: At the end of the therapy session, Zoltán felt relieved.Hu: Úgy érezte, mintha leomlott volna egy fal a lelkében.En: He felt as if a wall had collapsed within his soul.Hu: Megköszönte Katalin támogatását, és megígérte, hogy folytatja a munkát önmagával.En: He thanked Katalin for her support and promised to continue working on himself.Hu: Aznap, amikor Katalin kiment a szobából, elégedettséget és reményt érzett.En: That day, when Katalin left the room, she felt satisfaction and hope.Hu: A levelek még mindig hullottak, de ő belül szilárdabbnak érezte magát.En: The leaves were still falling, but she felt more solid inside.Hu: Tudta, hogy Zoltán története nem csak neki mutatott új utakat, hanem erősítette a saját elkötelezettségét is, hogy továbbra is személyre szabottan segítsen mindenkinek, aki az útjába kerül.En: She knew that Zoltán's story not only showed her new paths but also strengthened her own commitment to continue to provide personalized help to everyone who crossed her path. Vocabulary Words:leaves: levelekpsychiatric: pszichiátriaibreeze: szellőslender: karcsúinstitution: intézménycourtyard: udvarfurnished: berendezettsoothe: megnyugtassaevaluation: felmérésthoughts: gondolataistubbornly: makacsulgaze: pillantásdiscreet: diszkrétcautiously: óvatosanhesitantly: tétovántiny: apródense: sűrűbushes: bokrokperspective: perspektívátorigin: eredeterelieved: megkönnyebbültcollapsed: leomlottcommitment: elkötelezettségétpersonalized: személyre szabottanoccasionally: néhapatient: pácienssupport: támogatásátpromise: megígértesoul: lelkébeninner: belső

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Finding Balance: Ádám's Quest for Workplace Well-Being Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-10-15-07-38-20-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A szél halkan suhogott az őszi levelek között, amikor Ádám befejezte munkanapját a Budapest Botanical Garden-ben.En: The wind softly rustled through the autumn leaves as Ádám finished his workday at the Budapest Botanical Garden.Hu: A kora délutáni napfény megcsillant a színes leveleken, a kertben pedig a természet csendje és szépsége emlékeztette őt arra, amire vágyott: a nyugalomra.En: The early afternoon sunlight sparkled on the colorful leaves, and the garden's quiet beauty reminded him of what he longed for: peace.Hu: Ádám egy középkorú projektmenedzser volt, aki fáradozott a fenntarthatósági projekteken.En: Ádám was a middle-aged project manager who labored on sustainability projects.Hu: Bár a munkáját szerette, sokszor túlhajszoltnak érezte magát.En: Although he loved his work, he often felt overwhelmed.Hu: A mai napon azonban különösen fontos volt.En: Today, however, was particularly important.Hu: Az év végi irodai megbeszélésre készült, melyet a kert díszes, csendes sarkában tartottak meg.En: He was preparing for the end-of-year office meeting, which was held in the garden's ornate, quiet corner.Hu: Judit és Péter már várták, hogy elkezdjék.En: Judit and Péter were already waiting to begin.Hu: A találkozó kezdetén Judit, a lelkes marketinges, bemutatta az előző évi eredményeket.En: At the start of the meeting, Judit, the enthusiastic marketer, presented last year's results.Hu: Péter, a számok embere, az új célokról beszélt.En: Péter, the numbers guy, spoke about the new goals.Hu: Ádám hallgatta őket, de gondolatai a személyes nyugalmáról és az utóbbi időben megélt feszültségeiről jártak.En: Ádám listened to them, but his thoughts wandered to his personal tranquility and the tensions he had experienced lately.Hu: Tudta, hogy most van az ideje cselekedni.En: He knew it was time to act now.Hu: Amikor sor került az ő előadására, egy mély lélegzetet vett.En: When it was his turn to present, he took a deep breath.Hu: „Kedves kollégák," kezdte Ádám, "hiszem, hogy ahhoz, hogy jobban teljesítsünk, nemcsak a számokra kell figyelnünk, hanem magunkra is.En: "Dear colleagues," began Ádám, "I believe that to perform better, we need to focus not only on the numbers but also on ourselves."Hu: "Judit és Péter kérdőn néztek rá.En: Judit and Péter looked at him questioningly.Hu: „Egy új tervet javaslok," folytatta Ádám.En: "I propose a new plan," continued Ádám.Hu: „Olyan projektet, amely nemcsak a fenntarthatóságot célozza meg, hanem a csapat jólétét is.En: "A project that targets not only sustainability but also the well-being of our team."Hu: " Rövid csend következett.En: A brief silence followed.Hu: Judit aggódó szemekkel nézett rá, Péter pedig szemöldökét ráncolta.En: Judit looked at him with worried eyes, and Péter furrowed his brow.Hu: Ádám érezte, hogy szavai nem találtak azonnali támogatásra, de halkan folytatta: „A természetnek tanulnunk kell.En: Ádám felt that his words didn't immediately find support, but he continued quietly: "We need to learn from nature.Hu: Ahogy a fák felkészülnek a télre, úgy nekünk is időre van szükségünk a megújuláshoz.En: Just as trees prepare for winter, we need time to renew ourselves."Hu: "Péter megvakarta a fejét, és azt mondta: „Ádám, hogyan kapcsolódik ez a projektjeinkhez?En: Péter scratched his head and asked, "Ádám, how does this relate to our projects?"Hu: ” Ádám magabiztosan válaszolt: „A boldog munkakörnyezet javítja a teljesítményt.En: Ádám confidently answered, "A happy work environment improves performance.Hu: Ha a csapat jól érzi magát, akkor még jobban tud dolgozni.En: If the team feels well, they can work even better."Hu: "A szavak helyet találtak.En: The words found their place.Hu: Judit lassan bólintott.En: Judit slowly nodded.Hu: „Hallottam, hogy a sógorom cége ilyet csinált, és az eredmények nagyon pozitívak voltak”, tette hozzá.En: "I heard my brother-in-law's company did something like this, and the results were very positive," she added.Hu: Péter is kezdett megértéssel nézni.En: Péter also began to look understanding.Hu: „Lehet benne valami," vallotta be.En: "There might be something to it," he admitted.Hu: Az őszi levelek újra susogni kezdtek a lágy szellőben, és Ádám érezte a természet békéjét belül is.En: The autumn leaves began to rustle again in the gentle breeze, and Ádám felt the peace of nature within as well.Hu: A változás szele fújt a megbeszélésen.En: The wind of change blew through the meeting.Hu: Aznap végül elfogadták Ádám javaslatát.En: That day, they ultimately accepted Ádám's proposal.Hu: A megbeszélés végén Ádám megkönnyebbülten nézett körül.En: At the end of the meeting, Ádám looked around with relief.Hu: A kert szépsége és a kollégái támogatása erősítette benne azt az érzést, hogy helyesen cselekedett.En: The beauty of the garden and the support of his colleagues strengthened his feeling that he had acted correctly.Hu: Megtanulta, hogy a saját szükségletei is fontosak, és hogy hangot adhat nekik a munkahelyén is.En: He learned that his own needs are important and that he can voice them in the workplace as well.Hu: Ez az egyensúly új kapukat nyitott számára, mind a munkában, mind a mindennapokban.En: This balance opened new doors for him, both in his work and in his everyday life. Vocabulary Words:rustled: suhogottornate: díszestranquility: nyugalomoverwhelmed: túlhajszoltfurrowed: ráncoltapropose: javaslokrenew: megújulásconfidence: magabiztosanaccept: elfogadtákwandered: jártákbreathe: lélegzetscratched: mevakartawhispered: suttogottsupport: támogatáslooked: néztekenthusiastic: lelkesrelated: kapcsolódikexperience: megéltperform: teljesítsünkenvironment: környezetultimately: végülrelief: megkönnyebbültenbalance: egyensúlybeauty: szépségecolleagues: kollégákgoals: célokbrilliance: ragyogásasparkled: megcsillantcompany: cégresult: eredmények

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: A Halloween Surprise: Rekindling Love Amid the Festivities Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-10-13-07-38-20-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De bladeren vielen in gouden en rode tinten op de grond.En: The leaves fell to the ground in golden and red hues.Nl: Het was een drukke avond in de straten van New York.En: It was a busy evening on the streets of New York.Nl: Mensen in allerlei kostuums liepen langs de kraampjes, waar pompoenen en snoep werden verkocht.En: People in all sorts of costumes walked past stalls where pumpkins and candy were being sold.Nl: De lucht was fris en er hing een sfeer van verwachting in de stad.En: The air was crisp, and there was an atmosphere of anticipation in the city.Nl: Sander stond op de stoep, vlakbij een groot gebouw.En: Sander stood on the sidewalk, near a large building.Nl: Zijn handen trilden van opwinding en een beetje zenuwen.En: His hands trembled with excitement and a bit of nerves.Nl: Hij keek omhoog naar de hoge torens en ademde diep in.En: He looked up at the tall towers and took a deep breath.Nl: Vandaag was belangrijk.En: Today was important.Nl: Er lag een grote stapel kranten langs de weg.En: There was a big stack of newspapers along the road.Nl: De geur van kastanjes uit een nabije kraam vulde de lucht.En: The smell of chestnuts from a nearby stall filled the air.Nl: Annelies was zich niet bewust van de verrassing die op haar wachtte.En: Annelies was unaware of the surprise awaiting her.Nl: Ze had net een drukke dag op kantoor gehad en was moe.En: She had just had a busy day at the office and was tired.Nl: Ze dacht aan Sander, hoe ze zijn stem miste.En: She thought of Sander, how she missed his voice.Nl: Maar er waren zorgen die haar achtervolgden.En: But there were worries that haunted her.Nl: Wat was de toekomst voor hen?En: What did the future hold for them?Nl: Rond acht uur 's avonds vond het Halloweenfestival plaats.En: Around eight in the evening, the Halloween festival took place.Nl: Mensen verzamelden zich rond kraampjes, verkleed als heksen en spoken.En: People gathered around stalls, dressed as witches and ghosts.Nl: De vibrerende energie en het gelach vulden de straten.En: The vibrant energy and laughter filled the streets.Nl: Ineens zag Annelies een bekend gezicht in de menigte.En: Suddenly, Annelies saw a familiar face in the crowd.Nl: "Sander?"En: "Sander?"Nl: Haar stem was verbaasd en blij tegelijk.En: Her voice was surprised and happy at the same time.Nl: Hij knikte en glimlachte breed.En: He nodded and smiled broadly.Nl: Ze omhelsden elkaar stevig.En: They hugged each other tightly.Nl: "Wat doe je hier?"En: "What are you doing here?"Nl: vroeg ze.En: she asked.Nl: "We moeten praten, Annelies," zei Sander.En: "We need to talk, Annelies," Sander said.Nl: "Ik wil weten hoe jij je voelt over ons, over de toekomst."En: "I want to know how you feel about us, about the future."Nl: Ze liepen naast elkaar, terwijl de geur van verse pretzels hen omringde.En: They walked side by side, while the smell of fresh pretzels surrounded them.Nl: De muziek en het gelach vormden een achtergrond voor hun gesprek.En: The music and laughter formed a backdrop for their conversation.Nl: Sander vertelde haar over zijn verlangen om de afstand te overbruggen, en hij stelde voor om een plan te maken voor hun toekomst.En: Sander told her about his desire to bridge the distance, and he proposed making a plan for their future.Nl: Annelies slikte en stopte even met lopen.En: Annelies swallowed and stopped walking for a moment.Nl: "Sander, ik ben bang.En: "I'm afraid, Sander.Nl: Wat als het niet werkt?En: What if it doesn't work?Nl: Wat als ik alles op het spel zet voor iets dat niet zeker is?"En: What if I risk everything for something that's not certain?"Nl: Haar ogen werkten helder in het straatlicht.En: Her eyes shone bright in the streetlight.Nl: Hij hield haar handen vast, voelde de kou ervan.En: He held her hands, felt their coldness.Nl: "Ik begrijp het.En: "I understand.Nl: Maar ik wil het proberen, zelfs als het moeilijk is."En: But I want to try, even if it's difficult."Nl: Zijn stem was serieus en gevuld met hoop.En: His voice was serious and filled with hope.Nl: Ze dacht na, luisterend naar haar eigen hart.En: She thought, listening to her own heart.Nl: Misschien was dit het moment om eerlijk te zijn.En: Perhaps this was the moment to be honest.Nl: "Ik ben bereid om te proberen," zei ze uiteindelijk.En: "I'm willing to try," she eventually said.Nl: "Laten we vaker communiceren en plannen maken om elkaar vaker te zien."En: "Let's communicate more and make plans to see each other more often."Nl: Ze wandelden verder, de avond omarmend.En: They walked on, embracing the evening.Nl: De wereld om hen heen was luidruchtig, maar tussen hen was er een nieuwe rust.En: The world around them was noisy, but between them, there was a new calm.Nl: Sander had geleerd dat geduld en begrip de sleutel waren.En: Sander learned that patience and understanding were key.Nl: Annelies voelde zich dapperder, klaar om de toekomst samen onder ogen te zien.En: Annelies felt braver, ready to face the future together.Nl: De lucht werd kouder, maar ze waren samen, en dat was genoeg.En: The air grew colder, but they were together, and that was enough.Nl: Terwijl de avond vorderde en de sterren verschenen, vonden ze nieuw vertrouwen in elkaars blikken.En: As the evening progressed and the stars appeared, they found new confidence in each other's eyes.Nl: Halloween was een tijd voor veranderingen en, gelukkig, voor hen, een kans op een gezamenlijke toekomst.En: Halloween was a time for changes and, fortunately, for them, an opportunity for a shared future. Vocabulary Words:hues: tintenanticipation: verwachtingtrembled: trildennerves: zenuwenstack: stapelchestnuts: kastanjesunaware: zich niet bewusthaunted: achtervolgdenwitches: heksenvibrant: vibrerendeembracing: omarmendpatience: geduldcrisp: frissurprise: verrassingrisk: op het spel zetproposed: stelde voorconfidence: vertrouwenbackdrop: achtergrondbridging: overbruggensurrounded: omringdenodded: kniktetightly: stevigeventually: uiteindelijkafraid: banglaughter: gelachdesire: verlangenserious: serieushaunted: achtervolgdenfamiliar: bekendatmosphere: sfeer