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Fluent Fiction - Dutch: From Coffee to Connection: Thijs' Journey of Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-07-10-22-34-01-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De lucht buiten was grijs en regen tikte zachtjes tegen de ramen van het koffiebranderijtje aan de rand van Amsterdam.En: The sky outside was gray and rain tapped softly against the windows of the koffiebranderijtje on the edge of Amsterdam.Nl: Binnen was het warm en rook het heerlijk naar versgemalen koffiebonen.En: Inside, it was warm and smelled wonderfully of freshly ground coffee beans.Nl: Thijs, de barista, stond stil achter de toonbank.En: Thijs, the barista, stood quietly behind the counter.Nl: Hij schonk koffie met zorg in een grote kop en zette deze voor een klant op tafel.En: He carefully poured coffee into a large cup and set it on the table for a customer.Nl: Thijs was een rustige jongen.En: Thijs was a quiet young man.Nl: Hij luisterde veel, sprak weinig.En: He listened a lot, spoke little.Nl: Overdag werkte hij met koffie, terwijl hij 's avonds de wereld vastlegde door de lens van zijn camera.En: During the day, he worked with coffee, while in the evenings he captured the world through the lens of his camera.Nl: Toch voelde hij dat er iets miste.En: Yet, he felt that something was missing.Nl: De wereld zag hij steeds van een afstand.En: He always saw the world from a distance.Nl: Hij wilde dat veranderen, mensen echt leren kennen.En: He wanted to change that, to truly get to know people.Nl: Op een middag, terwijl de regen buiten harder viel, zag Thijs iemand binnenkomen.En: One afternoon, as the rain outside fell harder, Thijs saw someone come in.Nl: Het was Jasmijn.En: It was Jasmijn.Nl: Ze kwam vaak hier.En: She often came here.Nl: Ze droeg altijd kleurrijke sjaals en had een vriendelijke glimlach.En: She always wore colorful scarves and had a friendly smile.Nl: Thijs bewonderde haar in stilte, maar had nooit de moed gehad om met haar te praten.En: Thijs admired her in silence but had never had the courage to talk to her.Nl: Vandaag was anders.En: Today was different.Nl: Hij voelde een lichte spanning in zijn borst, het soort dat opkomt als je iets nieuws en engs probeert.En: He felt a light tension in his chest, the kind that arises when you try something new and scary.Nl: In een opwelling besloot hij dat het tijd was.En: On an impulse, he decided it was time.Nl: Hij ademde diep in en liep naar de tafel waar Jasmijn zat.En: He took a deep breath and walked over to the table where Jasmijn was sitting.Nl: "Hoi, Jasmijn," zei hij, zijn stem een beetje schor van de zenuwen.En: "Hi, Jasmijn," he said, his voice a bit hoarse from nerves.Nl: "Zou je het leuk vinden om over reizen te kletsen?En: "Would you like to chat about travel?Nl: Ik hoorde je vorige keer over je avontuur in Spanje praten."En: I heard you talking about your adventure in Spain last time."Nl: Jasmijn keek op, verrast, maar haar glimlach maakte Thijs meteen gerust.En: Jasmijn looked up, surprised, but her smile immediately reassured Thijs.Nl: "Jazeker!En: "Absolutely!Nl: Reizen is mijn grootste passie," antwoordde ze enthousiast.En: Traveling is my greatest passion," she replied enthusiastically.Nl: Terwijl ze praatte over haar reizen door Europa, voelde Thijs een vonk van opwinding.En: As she talked about her travels across Europe, Thijs felt a spark of excitement.Nl: Haar verhalen over wandelingen in bergen en zonsondergangen aan zee vulden hem met inspiratie.En: Her stories of hikes in mountains and sunsets by the sea filled him with inspiration.Nl: Hij voelde dat moment als een kans.En: He felt this moment as an opportunity.Nl: "Ik maak foto's," zei Thijs, haast verlegen.En: "I take photos," said Thijs, almost shyly.Nl: "Misschien wil je ze ooit bekijken?"En: "Maybe you'd want to see them sometime?"Nl: "Ja, dat lijkt me fantastisch," antwoordde Jasmijn verrast en vrolijk.En: "Yes, that sounds fantastic," replied Jasmijn surprised and cheerfully.Nl: Het gaf Thijs een gevoel van vreugde en zelfvertrouwen dat hij lang niet had gevoeld.En: It gave Thijs a sense of joy and confidence he hadn't felt in a long time.Nl: Ze spraken af om samen op een fotowandeling te gaan in het weekend.En: They arranged to go on a photo walk together over the weekend.Nl: Voor Thijs betekende dit meer dan zomaar een uitje.En: For Thijs, this meant more than just an outing.Nl: Het was de eerste stap naar een nieuw avontuur, een reis naar het onbekende, en het opende een wereld van nieuwe mogelijkheden.En: It was the first step towards a new adventure, a journey into the unknown, and it opened up a world of new possibilities.Nl: Toen de avond viel en de regen buiten stopte, voelde Thijs dat zijn wereld was verruimd.En: As evening fell and the rain outside stopped, Thijs felt that his world had expanded.Nl: Hij was niet langer alleen een toeschouwer van het leven, maar een actief deelnemer.En: He was no longer just a spectator of life but an active participant.Nl: En dat voelde geweldig.En: And that felt great.Nl: Jasmijn en Thijs werkten samen aan een nieuw hoofdstuk van hun leven, vol met kunst, avontuur en vriendschap.En: Jasmijn and Thijs were working together on a new chapter of their lives, full of art, adventure, and friendship.Nl: Het begin van dit avontuur gaf Thijs de motivatie en het vertrouwen dat hij nodig had om verder te gaan.En: The beginning of this adventure gave Thijs the motivation and confidence he needed to move forward. Vocabulary Words:gray: grijstapped: tikteground: versgemalenbarista: baristacounter: toonbankquietly: stilcaptured: vastlegdelens: lenscourage: moedimpulse: opwellinghoarse: schornerves: zenuwenenthusiastically: enthousiasthikes: wandelingenspark: vonkopportunity: kansshyly: verlegencheerfully: vrolijkconfidence: zelfvertrouwenarranged: spraken afouting: uitjeunknown: onbekendeexpanded: verruimdspectator: toeschouwerparticipant: deelnemeradventure: avontuurjourney: reispossibilities: mogelijkhedenevening: avondmotivation: motivatie

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Sharing Van Gogh: A Painting, A Friendship Forged Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-07-01-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Het was een warme zomerdag in Amsterdam.En: It was a warm summer day in Amsterdam.Nl: De zon scheen fel en het was druk in het Van Gogh Museum.En: The sun was shining brightly, and it was busy in the Van Gogh Museum.Nl: Toeristen liepen rond, bewonderend kijkend naar de meesterwerken van Vincent van Gogh.En: Tourists walked around, looking admiringly at the masterpieces of Vincent van Gogh.Nl: Sander stond bij de ingang, enigszins nerveus.En: Sander stood at the entrance, somewhat nervous.Nl: Zijn hart klopte snel.En: His heart was beating fast.Nl: Vandaag was de dag dat hij zijn lang gekoesterde droom wilde vervullen: een perfecte replica van "De Sterrennacht" kopen.En: Today was the day he wanted to fulfill his long-held dream: to buy a perfect replica of "De Sterrennacht" ("The Starry Night").Nl: Sander liep voorzichtig naar de museumwinkel.En: Sander carefully walked to the museum shop.Nl: Hij schoof zijn bril op zijn neus en keek rond.En: He adjusted his glasses on his nose and looked around.Nl: Het was druk.En: It was crowded.Nl: Mensen bladerden door boeken en bekeken de kleurrijke prints.En: People were browsing through books and viewing the colorful prints.Nl: Plotseling zag hij Lieke, de behulpzame winkelassistente.En: Suddenly, he saw Lieke, the helpful shop assistant.Nl: Ze hielp een klant met een vriendelijke glimlach.En: She was assisting a customer with a friendly smile.Nl: Sander moest zijn kans grijpen.En: Sander had to seize his chance.Nl: Hij stapte naar voren.En: He stepped forward.Nl: "Hallo," zei hij zachtjes.En: "Hello," he said softly.Nl: "Ik ben op zoek naar een replica van 'De Sterrennacht'."En: "I'm looking for a replica of 'De Sterrennacht'."Nl: Lieke keek hem met stralende ogen aan.En: Lieke looked at him with shining eyes.Nl: "Oh, dat is een populair stuk," antwoordde ze.En: "Oh, that's a popular piece," she replied.Nl: "Er is er nog maar één."En: "There's only one left."Nl: Net toen Sander wilde reageren, verscheen Joris aan de andere kant van de balie.En: Just as Sander wanted to respond, Joris appeared on the other side of the counter.Nl: "Ik wil die replica ook," zei Joris met een vastberaden blik.En: "I want that replica too," said Joris with a determined look.Nl: Sander voelde zijn maag ineenkrimpen.En: Sander felt his stomach tighten.Nl: Hij wilde niet in een conflict terechtkomen.En: He didn't want to end up in a conflict.Nl: Maar hij wist dat hij iets moest doen.En: But he knew he had to do something.Nl: Hij haalde diep adem en keek Lieke aan.En: He took a deep breath and looked at Lieke.Nl: "Is er misschien een manier waarop we de waarde van het stuk kunnen delen?"En: "Is there maybe a way we can share the value of the piece?"Nl: Lieke glimlachte en knikte.En: Lieke smiled and nodded.Nl: "Misschien kunnen jullie elkaar helpen.En: "Maybe you can help each other.Nl: Hebben jullie andere Van Gogh werken die jullie interessant vinden?En: Do you have other Van Gogh works that you're interested in?Nl: Jullie kunnen details en ideeën uitwisselen terwijl jullie het kunstwerk samen bewonderen."En: You can exchange details and ideas while you admire the artwork together."Nl: Joris knikte instemmend.En: Joris nodded in agreement.Nl: "Ik vind dat een goed idee."En: "I think that's a good idea."Nl: Sander voelde een golf van opluchting.En: Sander felt a wave of relief.Nl: De spanning verdween.En: The tension disappeared.Nl: Hij realiseerde zich dat hij niet alleen was in zijn liefde voor Van Goghs kunst.En: He realized he wasn't alone in his love for Van Gogh's art.Nl: Samen met Joris begon hij te praten over andere schilderijen, zoals "Zonnebloemen" en "Het Gele Huis".En: Together with Joris, he began talking about other paintings such as "Zonnebloemen" ("Sunflowers") and "Het Gele Huis" ("The Yellow House").Nl: Tijdens hun gesprek voelde Sander zich steeds zelfverzekerder.En: During their conversation, Sander felt increasingly confident.Nl: Hij durfde meer te zeggen en ontdekte dat Joris een waardevolle vriend kon zijn.En: He dared to say more and discovered that Joris could be a valuable friend.Nl: Uiteindelijk besloten Sander en Joris de kunst te delen, evenals hun kennis.En: Ultimately, Sander and Joris decided to share the art, as well as their knowledge.Nl: Dankzij Lieke's wijsheid en hun gedeelde passie, ontstond er een onverwacht gevoel van kameraadschap.En: Thanks to Lieke's wisdom and their shared passion, an unexpected sense of camaraderie arose.Nl: Toen Sander naar buiten liep, voelde hij zich anders.En: As Sander walked outside, he felt different.Nl: Hij was niet langer de stille kunstliefhebber.En: He was no longer the quiet art lover.Nl: Hij had geleerd dat kunst niet alleen iets is om te bezitten, maar ook om te delen en te koesteren met anderen.En: He had learned that art is not just something to own, but also to share and cherish with others. Vocabulary Words:summer: zomermasterpieces: meesterwerkensomewhat: enigszinsnervous: nerveusreplica: replicacrowded: drukbrowsing: bladerdensuddenly: plotselingseize: grijpenshining: stralendedetermined: vastberadentighten: ineenkrimpenconflict: conflictstomach: maagvalue: waardeexchange: uitwisselenadmire: bewonderenrelief: opluchtingtension: spanningconfident: zelfverzekerderdiscover: ontdektevaluable: waardevolleultimately: uiteindelijkknowledge: kenniswisdom: wijsheidpassion: passiecamaraderie: kameraadschapcherish: koesterenshare: delenfulfill: vervullen

Fluent Fiction - French: Parisian Fusion: Art Meets Tech at the Student Summit Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-06-30-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: En cet été lumineux à Paris, la Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie est animée par la joie des étudiants venus du monde entier.En: In this bright summer in Paris, the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie is filled with the joy of students from all over the world.Fr: C'est l'occasion du sommet international, un événement qui réunit les esprits les plus brillants et passionnés par la technologie.En: It is the occasion of the international summit, an event that gathers the brightest and most passionate minds in technology.Fr: Luc, un étudiant ambitieux, parcourt les allées avec le regard brillant d'excitation.En: Luc, an ambitious student, wanders through the halls with a gleam of excitement in his eyes.Fr: Il rêve de l'opportunité de stage qui pourrait changer son été et son futur.En: He dreams of the internship opportunity that could change his summer and his future.Fr: À ses côtés se trouve Élodie, une camarade de classe.En: Beside him is Élodie, a classmate.Fr: Elle aime l'art, les couleurs et les formes bien plus que les circuits et les écrans.En: She loves art, colors, and shapes much more than circuits and screens.Fr: Pourtant, la curiosité l'a poussée à se joindre à ce voyage scolaire.En: Yet, curiosity has driven her to join this school trip.Fr: "Peut-être que la technologie n'est qu'une autre forme d'art", pense-t-elle en regardant les fascinantes installations autour d'elle.En: "Perhaps technology is just another form of art," she thinks as she looks at the fascinating installations around her.Fr: Tous deux savent qu'ils doivent se démarquer pour impressionner les organisateurs du sommet.En: Both know they must stand out to impress the organizers of the summit.Fr: Luc s'efforce de capter l'attention, mais il se rend compte que beaucoup d'autres comme lui ont des idées innovantes.En: Luc strives to capture their attention, but he realizes that many others like him have innovative ideas.Fr: C'est alors qu'Élodie, en observant un écran interactif qui projette des couleurs changeantes, lui chuchote : "Pourquoi ne pas mélanger nos compétences ?En: It is then that Élodie, while observing an interactive screen projecting changing colors, whispers to him: "Why not combine our skills?Fr: Et si nous utilisions la technologie pour créer de l'art ?"En: What if we use technology to create art?"Fr: Luc hésite d'abord.En: Luc hesitates at first.Fr: Ce n'était pas son plan initial.En: It wasn't his initial plan.Fr: Mais l'idée germe dans son esprit.En: But the idea takes root in his mind.Fr: Ils se plongent alors dans leurs pensées, concevant un projet alliant science et art.En: They then delve into their thoughts, designing a project combining science and art.Fr: Luc programme les circuits tandis qu'Élodie crée des motifs hypnotiques.En: Luc programs the circuits while Élodie creates hypnotic patterns.Fr: Leurs travaux se mélangent, couleur après couleur, pixel après pixel.En: Their work blends, color after color, pixel after pixel.Fr: Le jour de la présentation arrive.En: The day of the presentation arrives.Fr: Luc et Élodie se tiennent face à la foule, un peu nerveux mais déterminés.En: Luc and Élodie stand before the crowd, a bit nervous but determined.Fr: "Aujourd'hui, nous vous présentons notre fusion de l'art et de la technologie", annonce Luc.En: "Today, we present to you our fusion of art and technology," announces Luc.Fr: Les yeux des spectateurs s'élargissent en voyant les formes colorées se mouvoir sur l'écran, réagissant aux ondes sonores du piano numérique d'Élodie.En: The eyes of the spectators widen as they see the colorful shapes move on the screen, responding to the sound waves from Élodie's digital piano.Fr: Leurs efforts paient.En: Their efforts pay off.Fr: Les organisateurs du sommet applaudissent et expriment leur admiration.En: The summit organizers applaud and express their admiration.Fr: Luc est ravi lorsqu'il apprend qu'il a été sélectionné pour un stage en innovation technologique.En: Luc is thrilled when he learns he has been selected for an internship in technological innovation.Fr: Quant à Élodie, elle découvre une nouvelle passion où l'art rencontre la technologie.En: As for Élodie, she discovers a new passion where art meets technology.Fr: Luc réalise alors l'importance d'embrasser des perspectives différentes.En: Luc then realizes the importance of embracing different perspectives.Fr: Grâce à cette expérience, il comprend que l'alliance des disciplines peut produire des choses merveilleuses.En: Thanks to this experience, he understands that the alliance of disciplines can produce wonderful things.Fr: Élodie, elle, trouve sa voie dans un nouvel univers d'expression.En: Élodie, on her part, finds her path in a new universe of expression.Fr: Ainsi, au cœur de Paris, Luc et Élodie ont construit un pont entre leurs mondes, prouvant que la science et l'art ensemble racontent les plus belles histoires.En: Thus, in the heart of Paris, Luc and Élodie have built a bridge between their worlds, proving that science and art together tell the most beautiful stories. Vocabulary Words:the hall: l'alléethe opportunity: l'opportunitéthe summit: le sommetthe curiosity: la curiositéthe installation: l'installationto wander: parcourirto whisper: chuchoterto strive: s'efforcerto blend: mélangerto germinate: germercolorful: coloréhypnotic: hypnotiquethe perspective: la perspectivethe circuit: le circuitthe sound wave: l'onde sonorethrilled: ravithe expression: l'expressionto delve: se plongerto express admiration: exprimer l'admirationthe mind: l'espritthe spectator: le spectateurthe bridge: le pontto stand out: se démarquerthe discipline: la disciplineto prove: prouverthe heart: le cœurthe piano: le pianoto conceive: concevoirto applaud: applaudirthe universe: l'univers

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Eitan's Triumph: Discovering Resourcefulness Through Adversity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-06-29-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: בבוקר יום חמישי, השמש זורחת מעל גגות העיר והאור חודר דרך החלונות הגדולים במשרד המודרני.En: On Thursday morning, the sun rises above the city rooftops and the light penetrates through the large windows in the modern office.He: איתן הגיע מוקדם לעבודה.En: Eitan arrived early at work.He: המתח דבר ראשון מתפשט בלבו.En: Anxiety spreads in his heart first thing.He: היום יש לו מצגת חשובה מול הדירקטוריון, והוא רוצה להרשים אותם כדי לזכות בקידום.En: Today he has an important presentation in front of the board of directors, and he wants to impress them to earn a promotion.He: איתן עבד קשה על המצגת.En: Eitan worked hard on the presentation.He: כל תכתיב נכתב, כל תרשים עוצב.En: Every dictate was written, every diagram designed.He: אבל הבעיה שלו תמיד הייתה דיבור בפני קהל.En: But his problem has always been speaking in public.He: כשהוא חושב על זה, הידיים שלו לחות והבטן מתכווצת.En: When he thinks about it, his hands get clammy and his stomach tightens.He: בחדר ישיבות, רהיטים מבהיקים וגג מזכוכית מציצים לעבר השמיים הכחולים.En: In the conference room, shiny furniture and a glass ceiling peek toward the blue sky.He: "אתה תהיה נהדר," אמרה יעל, חברתו לעבודה.En: "You'll be great," said Yael, his coworker.He: יעל ידועה במקצועיותה וברוגע שלה בעבודה.En: Yael is known for her professionalism and calmness at work.He: היא תמיד נותנת איתן עידוד והכוונה ריאלית.En: She always gives Eitan encouragement and realistic guidance.He: "הכנת את החומר מושלם.En: "You've prepared the material perfectly.He: פשוט תלמד לשחרר קצת," היא מייעצת.En: Just learn to let go a bit," she advises.He: הזמן מתקרב.En: The time approaches.He: איתן עמד מול לוח הציוד והתכונן.En: Eitan stood in front of the equipment panel and prepared.He: פתאום, המסך כבה.En: Suddenly, the screen went dark.He: אורות התצוגה מרצדים.En: Display lights flicker.He: זיעה קרה התחילה לנזול על מצחו.En: Cold sweat began to drip from his forehead.He: "לא עכשיו, למה עכשיו?En: "Not now, why now?"He: " הוא מלמל לעצמו.En: he muttered to himself.He: יעל ראתה את הלחץ בפניו של איתן.En: Yael saw the stress on Eitan's face.He: היא נעמדה לצידו ולחשה, "נשום עמוק.En: She stood next to him and whispered, "Deep breath.He: תזכור שהכניסות שלך הן לא מה שמרשימים.En: Remember that your entries aren't what's impressive.He: זו הנוכחות שלך והרעיונות שלך.En: It's your presence and your ideas."He: "איתן נשם מספר פעמים עמוקות, ואז החליט להשתמש ברעיונות הפשוטים שחרט על דף נייר.En: Eitan took several deep breaths, then decided to use the simple ideas he etched on a piece of paper.He: הוא ניגש ללוח הלבן, צייר תרשים פשוט והחל להסביר.En: He approached the whiteboard, drew a simple diagram, and began to explain.He: קולו הססני בתחילה, נהיה בהיר ויציב.En: His voice, hesitant at first, became clear and steady.He: בדיוק כשאיתן נכנס לקצב, יעל הזיזה את הכבל ופתאום המסך נדלק מחדש.En: Just as Eitan got into the rhythm, Yael moved the cable and suddenly the screen came back on.He: אבל איתן כבר לא נזקק לזה.En: But Eitan no longer needed it.He: ההסברים שלו היו ברורים ומלאי תובנה.En: His explanations were clear and insightful.He: הוא צבר ביטחון.En: He gained confidence.He: בסוף המצגת, חברי הדירקטוריון הפנו עיניים מרוצות לאיתן.En: At the end of the presentation, the board members turned satisfied eyes toward Eitan.He: הם התפעלו מהאלתור ומהיכולת שלו להתמודד עם לחץ.En: They admired his improvisation and his ability to handle stress.He: לאחר שהעריכו את הפרזנטציה, הם נראו מרוצים בהחלט.En: After evaluating the presentation, they appeared quite pleased.He: איתן יצא מהחדר שבע רצון.En: Eitan left the room satisfied.He: הוא למד משהו חדש, על המהות של תושיה ובעיקר על התמיכה האמיתית שהוא קיבל מיעל.En: He learned something new, about the essence of resourcefulness and especially about the genuine support he received from Yael.He: ביום הזה, הוא לא רק העביר מצגת אלא מצא את הקול הפנימי שלו.En: On this day, he not only delivered a presentation but also discovered his inner voice.He: "תודה," הוא לחש ליעל, עם חיוך רחב על פניו.En: "Thank you," he whispered to Yael, with a wide smile on his face. Vocabulary Words:rooftops: גגותpenetrates: חודרanxiety: מתחpromotion: קידוםdictate: תכתיבclammy: לחותtightens: מתכווצתconference: ישיבותshiny: מבהיקיםdiagram: תרשיםguidance: הכוונהequipment: ציודflicker: מרצדיםmuttered: מלמלwhispered: לחשהetched: חרטhesitant: הססניimprovisation: האלתורconfidence: ביטחוןessence: מהותresourcefulness: תושיהinsightful: מלאי תובנהpresence: נוכחותentries: הכניסותapproached: ניגשsatisfied: מרוציםgenuine: אמיתיתdrip: לנזולsteadily: יציבglanced: מציציםBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Sibling Bonds: Lunchtime on Barcelona's Sunny Terrace Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-06-29-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El sol de l'estiu brillant sobre la terrassa del despatx era perfecte.En: The summer sun shining on the office terrace was perfect.Ca: Les teules calentes i el vent suau feien que la terrassa del sisè pis d'una oficina a l'Eixample de Barcelona fos un lloc ideal per desconnectar.En: The hot tiles and the gentle breeze made the sixth-floor terrace of an office in the Eixample of Barcelona an ideal place to disconnect.Ca: La ciutat bullia d'activitat, però allà dalt era com un petit oasi.En: The city buzzed with activity, but up there it was like a little oasis.Ca: Laia va arribar primera.En: Laia was the first to arrive.Ca: Quedava pocs minuts per al migdia i ja començava a sentir-se impacient.En: It was a few minutes to noon and she was already beginning to feel impatient.Ca: Laia era la més gran dels tres germans.En: Laia was the eldest of the three siblings.Ca: Els seus dies estaven plens de reunions, gràfics i terminis.En: Her days were filled with meetings, charts, and deadlines.Ca: Sovint oblida menjar.En: She often forgot to eat.Ca: Avui, però, havia decidit dedicar aquest moment al que més li importava de veritat: la seva família.En: Today, however, she had decided to dedicate this moment to what truly mattered to her: her family.Ca: Martí va aparèixer primer.En: Martí appeared first.Ca: Amb el seu somriure tranquil, semblava que mai tingués pressa per a res.En: With his calm smile, he seemed like he was never in a hurry for anything.Ca: Martinet era pintor i treballava a mitges jornades.En: Martí, who they lovingly called Martinet, was a painter who worked part-time.Ca: Solia portar la seva carpeta plena d'esbossos allà on anava.En: He usually carried his sketchbook wherever he went.Ca: Martinet li va fer una abraçada a la seva germana i van saludar-se amb complicitat.En: Martinet gave his sister a hug, and they greeted each other with a sense of complicity.Ca: Poc després va arribar la Núria, de cabells arrissats i ulls brillants, amb energia juvenil i idees fresques.En: Shortly after, Núria arrived, with curly hair and bright eyes, full of youthful energy and fresh ideas.Ca: Estava a punt de començar la universitat, un món desconegut per a ella.En: She was about to start university, an unknown world for her.Ca: Desitjava independència, però alhora, la idea li feia por.En: She longed for independence, but at the same time, the idea frightened her.Ca: Aquests dinars eren sempre molt esperats.En: These lunches were always eagerly anticipated.Ca: Però avui, Laia tenia un objectiu clar: voler connectar més amb ells.En: But today, Laia had a clear goal: she wanted to connect more with them.Ca: La seva feina li robava temps, i la Laia sentia que s'estava allunyant dels seus germans.En: Her job was stealing time away, and Laia felt she was drifting apart from her siblings.Ca: —He pensat que ens aniria bé parlar —va començar Laia, mentre el sol millorava l'ànim de tothom.En: "I thought it would be good for us to talk," Laia began, as the sun improved everyone's mood.Ca: —És clar!En: "Of course!"Ca: —va dir Martinet, fent broma mentre agafava un entrepà.En: Martinet said, jokingly while grabbing a sandwich.Ca: La conversa fou distesa al principi: parlaven del temps, de les seves aficions.En: The conversation was light at first: they talked about the weather, their hobbies.Ca: Però aviat, el tema de les emocions va emergir.En: But soon, the topic of emotions emerged.Ca: —Saps, Laia, de vegades sembla que no hi ets mai —va confessar Martí, mirant-la seriosament.En: "You know, Laia, sometimes it seems like you're never here," Martí confessed, looking at her seriously.Ca: —Sí, necessitem més moments com aquest —afegí Núria—.En: "Yes, we need more moments like this," added Núria.Ca: Jo necessito parlar amb vosaltres sobre la universitat.En: "I need to talk to you about university.Ca: Tinc dubtes.En: I have doubts."Ca: La sinceritat dels germans va colpejar Laia.En: The honesty of her siblings struck Laia.Ca: Ella es va adonar que havia estat posant massa pressió sobre si mateixa.En: She realized she had been putting too much pressure on herself.Ca: Volia fer-ho tot bé, però estava perdent alguna cosa molt més important: el temps amb Martinet i Núria.En: She wanted to do everything right but was losing something much more important: time with Martinet and Núria.Ca: Després de les confessions, van parlar sobre el que podien fer per ajudar-se.En: After the confessions, they talked about what they could do to support each other.Ca: Va ser una conversa profunda, plena de somriures i també llàgrimes.En: It was a deep conversation, full of smiles and tears.Ca: Van decidir que cada mes es reuniran a la terrassa per compartir un dinar i cuidar d'aquesta unió.En: They decided that each month they would meet on the terrace to share a lunch and nurture their bond.Ca: El sol s'estava apagant lentament.En: The sun was slowly setting.Ca: Laia va sentir-se alleugerida, i mentre marxaven, va adonar-se que no estava sola.En: Laia felt relieved, and as they left, she realized she was not alone.Ca: Els seus germans sempre hi serien i ells també la necessitaven.En: Her siblings would always be there, and they needed her too.Ca: Els tres van baixar de la terrassa amb la promesa de trobar un equilibri entre el treball i l'amor que es tenien.En: The three of them descended from the terrace with a promise to find a balance between work and the love they shared.Ca: L'estiu encara tenia molt per oferir, i la seva família també.En: The summer still had much to offer, and so did their family. Vocabulary Words:terrace: la terrassatiles: les teulesoasis: l'oasifeeling: el sentimenteldest: la més grancharts: els gràficsdeadlines: els terminissketchbook: la carpeta plena d'esbossoscomplicity: la complicitatcurly hair: els cabells arrissatsyouthful energy: l'energia juvenilunknown: desconegutindependence: la independènciafrightened: feia poranticipated: esperatsgoal: l'objectiuconnect: connectarstealing: robavadrifting apart: allunyantbreeze: el vent suaucalm smile: el somriure tranquiljokingly: fent bromaemotions: les emocionsconfess: confessarseriously: seriosamenthonesty: la sinceritatpressure: la pressiósmiles: els somriurestears: les llàgrimesrelieved: alleugerida

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: The Missing Masterpiece: A Boardroom Mystery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-06-29-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A nyári nap reggelén István megérkezett az irodába, ahogyan mindig.En: On the morning of a summer day, István arrived at the office, as he always did.Hu: Precíz volt és minden részletet szeretett irányítása alatt tartani.En: He was precise and liked to keep every detail under his control.Hu: Irodai vezetőként célja volt, hogy rendet tartson.En: As the office manager, his goal was to maintain order.Hu: Az épületben pattogó fények világították meg az átlátszó üvegfalakat.En: The building's flickering lights illuminated the transparent glass walls.Hu: A modern irodai székek és asztalok alatt kávéfoltok és papírok tükröződtek a földön a nemrég befejezett felújítás miatt.En: Under the modern office chairs and desks, coffee stains and papers were reflected on the floor due to the recently completed renovation.Hu: Ma különösen fontos nap volt.En: Today was an especially important day.Hu: Délutánra éves igazgatótanácsi ülést terveztek.En: An annual board meeting was planned for the afternoon.Hu: De ahogy István belépett a tárgyalóterembe, megfagyott benne a vér.En: But as István stepped into the meeting room, his blood ran cold.Hu: Az értékes festmény, amit bármilyen áron meg akart őrizni, eltűnt a falról.En: The valuable painting he wanted to preserve at any cost had disappeared from the wall.Hu: Sürgősen kellett cselekednie.En: He needed to act quickly.Hu: Jolán, az irodai körülmények között ismert furcsa, de figyelmes munkatársa, épp akkor lépett be az ajtón.En: Jolán, his somewhat eccentric but attentive coworker known in the office environment, happened to enter the door at that moment.Hu: István rögtön megszólította.En: István immediately addressed her.Hu: "Jolán, tudod, mi történt a festménnyel?En: "Jolán, do you know what happened to the painting?"Hu: " kérdezte.En: he asked.Hu: "Talán a felújítók vették le," találgatta Jolán.En: "Maybe the renovators took it down," Jolán speculated.Hu: "Sok minden más helyre került az irodában.En: "A lot of things were relocated in the office."Hu: "István tervezett, hogy a maradék személyzet meghallgatásával próbálja meg visszanyomozni a festményt.En: István planned to try and trace back the painting by questioning the remaining staff.Hu: Tökéletes abban, hogy kérdéseket tegyen fel, de most szüksége volt valakire, aki többet lát a szokásosnál.En: He was perfect at asking questions, but now he needed someone who sees more than the usual.Hu: Ezért úgy döntött, hogy Jolánra támaszkodik.En: That's why he decided to rely on Jolán.Hu: A nap során István és Jolán az iroda minden sarkát átvizsgálta.En: Throughout the day, István and Jolán inspected every corner of the office.Hu: Jolán éles szemét használva türelmesen figyelte az apró dolgokat, amiket mások figyelmen kívül hagytak.En: Using her sharp eye, Jolán patiently noticed the small things others overlooked.Hu: Először a raktárhelyiséget keresték fel.En: Their first stop was the storage room.Hu: Egy szekrény mögött, félhomályos sarokban, Jolán rábukkant pár festékkefére és egy rongyra.En: Behind a cabinet, in a dimly lit corner, Jolán discovered some paintbrushes and a rag.Hu: "Ez érdekes," mondta.En: "This is interesting," she said.Hu: "Ezek a tárgyak a takarítókat is igazolják.En: "These items also implicate the cleaners."Hu: "Kérdezősködtek a rendelkezésre álló személyzet körében.En: They questioned the available staff.Hu: Végül kiderült, hogy egyik kollégájuk, aki a nyári szabadság előtt még részt vett a felújításban, tévedésből úgy hitte, a festményt is tisztítani kell a felújítás részeként.En: Finally, it turned out that one of their colleagues, who had been involved in the renovation before taking summer vacation, mistakenly believed the painting also needed cleaning as part of the renovation.Hu: Délutánra a festmény visszakerült a helyére, éppen időben az ülés előtt.En: By the afternoon, the painting was back in its place, just in time for the meeting.Hu: István megkönnyebbülten sóhajtott, ugyanakkor észrevette, milyen hasznos volt Jolán egyedi látásmódja.En: István sighed with relief, and at the same time, he realized how useful Jolán's unique perspective was.Hu: "Többet kellene hallgatnom rád," vallotta be.En: "I should listen to you more," he admitted.Hu: A nap végére István sokkal nyitottabbá vált a nem szokványos megoldásokra.En: By the end of the day, István became much more open to unconventional solutions.Hu: Bár továbbra is rendszerezett szeretett lenni, most már tudta, hogy a disciplinákon túl is van helye a különc ötleteknek.En: Although he still loved being organized, he now knew that there's room for quirky ideas beyond disciplines. Vocabulary Words:precise: precíztransparent: átlátszóflickering: pattogórenovation: felújításmaintain: tartsonannual: évesboard meeting: igazgatótanácsi ülésdisappeared: eltűntact quickly: sürgősen kellett cselekednieeccentric: furcsaspeculated: találgattatrace: visszanyomozniquestioning: meghallgatásávalsharp eye: éles szemétdimly lit: félhomályosimplicate: igazoljákcolleagues: kollégájukmistakenly: tévedésbőlsighed: sóhajtottrelief: megkönnyebbültenunique perspective: egyedi látásmódjaunconventional: nem szokványosquirky: különcorganized: rendszerezettroutine: szokásosnoticed: észrevetteinspect: átvizsgáltarely: támaszkodikrelocated: más helyre kerültilluminated: világították

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Jinwoo's Summer Breakthrough: Elevating Teamwork Over Anxiety Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-06-29-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 뜨거운 여름날, 도심 속의 높은 빌딩. 대형 사무실에는 큰 창문을 통해 따스한 햇빛이 들어왔다.En: On a hot summer day, in the tall buildings of the city, warm sunlight streamed through the large windows of a spacious office.Ko: 신입사원 진우는 책상에 앉아 깊은 생각에 빠져 있었다.En: The new employee, Jinwoo, was sitting at his desk, lost in deep thought.Ko: 오늘은 그에게 중요한 날이었다.En: Today was an important day for him.Ko: 진우는 이번 프레젠테이션을 성공시키고 승진을 받기를 간절히 원했다.En: Jinwoo was eager to make his presentation a success and earn a promotion.Ko: 진우는 여러 날 동안 발표 자료를 준비하고, 수정하고 또 수정을 거듭했다고 생각했다.En: Jinwoo thought about how he had spent many days preparing and revising his presentation materials over and over again.Ko: 그러나 프레젠테이션 시간이 다가올수록 불안이 커져 갔다.En: However, as the presentation time approached, his anxiety grew.Ko: 그의 머릿속에는 발표에 대한 걱정과 함께 다른 문제도 떠올랐다.En: Along with his worries about the presentation, other issues also surfaced in his mind.Ko: 최근 개인적인 문제로 인해 쉽게 집중할 수 없었다.En: He found it hard to focus due to recent personal problems.Ko: 진우는 고민 끝에 이를 혼자만 속으로 삭히지 않기로 했다.En: After much consideration, Jinwoo decided not to keep his concerns to himself.Ko: 그는 동료 민서를 찾아갔다.En: He went to find his colleague, Minseo.Ko: 민서는 항상 긍정적이고 여유 있는 성격으로 직장 내에서 인기 많은 사람이다.En: Minseo was always positive and laid-back, making him a popular person at work.Ko: "민서 씨, 시간이 좀 있을까요?" 진우가 조심스럽게 물었다.En: "Minseo, do you have a moment?" Jinwoo asked cautiously.Ko: "물론이죠, 진우 씨. 무슨 일인가요?" 민서는 미소를 지으며 말했다.En: "Of course, Jinwoo. What's going on?" Minseo replied with a smile.Ko: 진우는 자신의 고민을 솔직히 털어놓았다.En: Jinwoo candidly revealed his worries.Ko: 그러자 민서는 진우의 어깨를 두드리며 격려의 말을 건넸다.En: Then, Minseo patted him on the shoulder and offered words of encouragement.Ko: "진우 씨, 너무 걱정하지 마세요. 준비한 만큼 하면 잘할 수 있을 거예요. 그리고 모든 것이 계획대로 되지 않더라도, 우리는 항상 대비책을 마련해야 해요."En: "Jinwoo, don't worry too much. You'll do well as long as you've prepared. And even if everything doesn't go as planned, we should always have a backup plan."Ko: 민서는 진우에게 스트레스를 관리하는 몇 가지 실용적인 팁도 알려주었다. 깊은 숨을 쉬고, 마음을 가라앉히며, 상황을 객관적으로 바라보는 연습이었다.En: Minseo also shared some practical tips with Jinwoo for managing stress, including taking deep breaths, calming the mind, and practicing looking at the situation objectively.Ko: 드디어 프레젠테이션 시간, 진우는 회의실에 들어섰다.En: Finally, it was time for the presentation, and Jinwoo stepped into the meeting room.Ko: 모든 것이 준비되어 있는 것처럼 보였다.En: Everything seemed ready.Ko: 하지만 중간에 갑작스러운 기술적 문제로 슬라이드가 제대로 작동하지 않았다.En: However, an unexpected technical issue prevented the slides from working properly midway through.Ko: 진우는 잠시 당황했지만, 민서의 조언이 떠올랐다.En: Jinwoo was momentarily flustered, but then remembered Minseo's advice.Ko: 그는 깊이 숨을 들이쉰 후, 침착하게 슬라이드 없이 진행하기로 했다.En: After taking a deep breath, he calmly decided to proceed without the slides.Ko: 준비된 내용을 차분히 설명했고, 예상보다 더 자연스럽게 이야기를 이어 나갔다.En: He explained the prepared content with poise and continued the discussion more naturally than he expected.Ko: 진우의 열정과 긴장된 순간에도 차분해진 태도는 상사의 주목을 받았다.En: Jinwoo's passion and his composed demeanor, even in tense moments, caught the attention of his boss.Ko: 회의가 끝난 후, 많은 동료들로부터 칭찬이 쏟아졌다.En: After the meeting, he received a shower of compliments from many colleagues.Ko: 진우는 이번 경험을 통해 팀워크의 중요성을 깨닫고, 누군가에게 도움을 받을 때 일이 더 순조롭게 진행될 수 있음을 알게 되었다.En: Through this experience, Jinwoo realized the importance of teamwork and how things could proceed more smoothly when receiving help from others.Ko: 그날 저녁, 진우는 민서에게 감사의 커피 한 잔을 건넸다.En: That evening, Jinwoo handed a thank-you cup of coffee to Minseo.Ko: "민서 씨 덕분에 잘 마무리할 수 있었어요. 정말 고마워요."En: "Thanks to you, I was able to finish well. I'm really grateful."Ko: 민서는 환하게 웃으며 말했다. "진우 씨의 노력이 있었기에 가능한 일이었어요. 다음에도 함께 잘해봐요."En: Minseo smiled brightly and said, "It was possible because of your hard work, Jinwoo. Let's do well together next time too."Ko: 여름 햇살이 창문을 통해 비치던 그날, 진우는 다른 무엇보다 중요한 것을 배웠다. 혼자가 아닌, 서로의 힘으로 더 나은 결과를 만들어내는 법을.En: On the day when the summer sun streamed through the window, Jinwoo learned something more important than anything else: the way to create better results through mutual strength, rather than being alone. Vocabulary Words:spacious: 대형employee: 사원anxiety: 불안surfaced: 떠올랐다consideration: 고민cautiously: 조심스럽게candidly: 솔직히encouragement: 격려practical: 실용적인technical: 기술적flustered: 당황했다composed: 차분해진demeanor: 태도compliments: 칭찬mutual: 서로의revision: 수정prepared: 준비된revealed: 털어놓았다backup plan: 대비책manage: 관리하는objectively: 객관적으로unexpected: 갑작스러운content: 내용naturally: 자연스럽게colleague: 동료promotion: 승진passion: 열정attention: 주목smoothly: 순조롭게strength: 힘

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Saving Keukenhof: A Stormy Tale of Friendship and Flowers Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-06-27-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De zon scheen fel boven de Keukenhof, waar duizenden bloemen majestueus bloeiden.En: The sun shone brightly above Keukenhof, where thousands of flowers bloomed majestically.Nl: Het was zomer in Lisse, en de geur van tulpen vulde de lucht terwijl bezoekers zich door de kleurrijke tuinen bewogen.En: It was summer in Lisse, and the scent of tulips filled the air as visitors moved through the colorful gardens.Nl: Jasmijn stond trots bij haar bloemendisplay.En: Jasmijn stood proudly by her flower display.Nl: Ze had maanden gewerkt aan dit moment en wilde dat het perfect zou zijn.En: She had worked for months for this moment and wanted it to be perfect.Nl: Daan stond niet ver van haar vandaan.En: Daan stood not far from her.Nl: Hij was een meteoroloog, gekleed in zijn gebruikelijke jas, en had het weer voorspeld.En: He was a meteorologist, dressed in his usual coat, and had predicted the weather.Nl: "Vandaag is het zonnig!"En: "Today it is sunny!"Nl: had hij gezegd.En: he had said.Nl: Maar terwijl hij naar de lucht keek, fronste hij zijn wenkbrauwen.En: But as he looked at the sky, he furrowed his brow.Nl: Donkere wolken pakten zich onverwacht samen.En: Dark clouds gathered unexpectedly.Nl: Een zomerstorm naderde snel, en hij voelde zich verantwoordelijk.En: A summer storm was approaching quickly, and he felt responsible.Nl: Verstopt onder een schaduwrijke boom, zat Tijn met zijn schilderijen.En: Hidden under a shady tree, sat Tijn with his paintings.Nl: Zijn kunst, geïnspireerd door de bloemen om hem heen, was prachtig en kostbaar.En: His art, inspired by the flowers around him, was beautiful and precious.Nl: Hij keek bezorgd naar de lucht, zijn schilderijen mochten niet nat worden.En: He looked worriedly at the sky; his paintings must not get wet.Nl: Jasmijn voelde de dreiging van de storm en wist dat ze iets moest doen.En: Jasmijn sensed the threat of the storm and knew she had to do something.Nl: Ze rende naar Daan.En: She ran to Daan.Nl: “We moeten de bloemen beschermen, anders wordt het een ramp!” zei ze, terwijl ze al plannen smeedde in haar hoofd.En: “We need to protect the flowers, or it will be a disaster!” she said, already hatching plans in her mind.Nl: Daan knikte.En: Daan nodded.Nl: "Ik help je," zei hij vastberaden.En: "I'll help you," he said determinedly.Nl: Ze stapten samen snel naar Tijn.En: They quickly walked over to Tijn together.Nl: "We moeten je kunst veiligstellen," zei Jasmijn.En: "We need to secure your art," said Jasmijn.Nl: Tijn aarzelde niet.En: Tijn didn't hesitate.Nl: Met zijn drieën begonnen ze de kwetsbaarste stukken van de tuin te bedekken en de schilderijen naar een overdekte ruimte te verplaatsen.En: The three of them began covering the most vulnerable parts of the garden and moving the paintings to a sheltered space.Nl: De lucht werd donkerder.En: The sky grew darker.Nl: Dikke druppels vielen al terwijl ze werkten.En: Thick droplets were already starting to fall as they worked.Nl: Mensen begonnen te schuilen, maar Jasmijn, Daan en Tijn werkten onvermoeibaar door.En: People began to seek shelter, but Jasmijn, Daan, and Tijn worked tirelessly on.Nl: Ze wisten dat ze geen tijd te verliezen hadden.En: They knew they had no time to lose.Nl: De storm barstte uiteindelijk los, met regen en bliksem die de Keukenhof tuinen teisterden.En: The storm eventually hit, with rain and lightning ravaging the Keukenhof gardens.Nl: Maar dankzij de inspanningen van het trio bleven de belangrijkste bloemen en Tijns schilderijen veilig en droog.En: But thanks to the trio's efforts, the most important flowers and Tijn's paintings remained safe and dry.Nl: Terwijl de regen langzaam ophield, keek Jasmijn met trots naar Daan en Tijn.En: As the rain slowly stopped, Jasmijn looked proudly at Daan and Tijn.Nl: Ze hadden het gehaald.En: They had succeeded.Nl: “Bedankt,” zei Jasmijn, haar ogen stralend van opluchting en vriendschap.En: “Thank you,” said Jasmijn, her eyes shining with relief and friendship.Nl: Daan glimlachte en Tijn knikte tevreden.En: Daan smiled, and Tijn nodded contentedly.Nl: Door hun samenwerking was de schoonheid van de Keukenhof gered.En: Through their teamwork, the beauty of Keukenhof had been saved.Nl: De drie vrienden stonden onder een opgehelderde hemel, sterker en dichter bij elkaar dan ooit tevoren.En: The three friends stood under a cleared sky, stronger and closer than ever before.Nl: Jasmijn begreep nu hoe belangrijk teamwork en steun zijn, en dat maakte de tuin nog mooier dan voorheen.En: Jasmijn now understood how important teamwork and support are, and that made the garden even more beautiful than before. Vocabulary Words:shone: scheenbloomed: bloeidenmajestic: majestueusscent: geurproudly: trotsmeteorologist: meteoroloogfurrowed: fronstebrow: wenkbrauwengathered: paktenunexpectedly: onverwachtapproaching: naderdeprecious: kostbaarworriedly: bezorgdthreat: dreigingdisaster: ramphatching plans: plannen smeeddedeterminedly: vastberadensecure: veiligstellenvulnerable: kwetsbaarstesheltered: overdektethick: dikkedroplets: druppelstirelessly: onvermoeibaarravaging: teisterenefforts: inspanningenrelief: opluchtinglightning: bliksemcleared: opgehelderdeteamwork: samenwerkingsupport: steun

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Hometown Heroes Illuminate Tradition Underground Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-06-27-22-34-02-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Бункер испод земље био је далеко од идеалног места за ватромет.En: The bunker underground was far from an ideal place for fireworks.Sr: Бетонски зидови и ниски плафони стварали су затворен простор, опточен ожичењем и опремом.En: Concrete walls and low ceilings created a confined space, lined with wiring and equipment.Sr: Али Милан, младић пун енергије и решености, није био лако поколебан.En: But Milan, a young man full of energy and determination, was not easily discouraged.Sr: Данас је Видовдан, и по сваку цену овај празник ће бити прослављен како треба.En: Today was Vidovdan, and at any cost, this holiday would be celebrated properly.Sr: Милан је био задужен за организацију ватромета.En: Milan was in charge of organizing the fireworks.Sr: Његов задатак није био лак, али за њега, све је било у частовању традицијe.En: His task was not easy, but for him, everything was about honoring tradition.Sr: Његови пријатељи, Јелена и Вук, били су му од кључне помоћи.En: His friends, Jelena and Vuk, were crucial in helping him.Sr: Заједно, одлучили су створити унутрашње светлосне ефекте, уместо класичних ватромета.En: Together, they decided to create indoor light effects instead of classic fireworks.Sr: "Морамо да будемо креативни," Милан је рекао док је прегледавао светлосне уређаје.En: "We have to be creative," Milan said as he inspected the lighting devices.Sr: Његов план је био да уз светло и звук направе прави спектакл.En: His plan was to create a true spectacle with light and sound.Sr: Јелена је радила на музици, а Вук је био задужен за светла.En: Jelena worked on the music, and Vuk was in charge of the lights.Sr: Дани припрема били су напорни.En: The days of preparation were exhausting.Sr: Требало је мислити на све сигурносне мере.En: They had to think about all safety measures.Sr: Простор је био тесан, али одлука да се ниједној искри не дозволи изван контроле била је чврста.En: The space was tight, but the decision that not a single spark would be allowed out of control was firm.Sr: Милан је данима смишљао како фењери, лазери и сценска светла могу заједно да симулирају ватромет.En: For days, Milan devised how lanterns, lasers, and stage lights could together simulate fireworks.Sr: Када је дошао тренутак за представу, срце му је куцало брзо.En: When the moment for the show came, his heart was beating fast.Sr: Јелена је пустила музику.En: Jelena started the music.Sr: Простор је био испуњен величанственим звуком.En: The space was filled with majestic sound.Sr: Али, изненада, светлосни уређаји престали су да раде.En: But suddenly, the lighting devices stopped working.Sr: Паника је на тренутак завладала, али Милан је остао присебан.En: Panic briefly took over, but Milan remained calm.Sr: "Морам саставити нови кабл," узвикнуо је Милан.En: "I need to make a new cable," shouted Milan.Sr: Вук је брзо донео потребни алат и помогao му.En: Vuk quickly brought the necessary tools and helped him.Sr: Заједно, направили су импровизовано решење.En: Together, they made an improvised solution.Sr: Светла су поново фантастично засветлела, испуњавајући простор обојеним светлима, стварајући илузију да звезде падају.En: The lights flashed back brilliantly, filling the space with colored lights, creating the illusion of falling stars.Sr: Људи су посматрали у чуду.En: People watched in amazement.Sr: Милан и његови пријатељи успели су у свом науму.En: Milan and his friends succeeded in their endeavor.Sr: Њихов проналазачки дух и тимски рад довели су до успешног славља Видовдана на необичном месту.En: Their inventive spirit and teamwork led to a successful celebration of Vidovdan in an unusual place.Sr: Када је представa завршена, Милан се осећао другачије.En: When the show was over, Milan felt different.Sr: Научио је да традиција може бити очувана и на најнеочекиванијим местима, уз иновацију и сарадњу.En: He learned that tradition can be preserved even in the most unexpected places, with innovation and collaboration.Sr: Уз осмех и понос, знао је да може испунити свој задатак, колико год био тежак.En: With a smile and pride, he knew he could fulfill his task, no matter how difficult.Sr: празник је био величанствен, и све то захваљујући пријатељству и упорности.En: The holiday was magnificent, all thanks to friendship and perseverance. Vocabulary Words:bunker: бункерunderground: испод земљеfireworks: ватрометdetermination: решеностconfined: затворенconcrete: бетонскиceiling: плафонwiring: ожичењеequipment: опремаhonoring: частовањеcrucial: кључанindoor: унутрашњиlantern: фењерlaser: лазериstage: сценскаsimulate: симулирајуspectacle: спектаклmajestic: величанственpanic: паникаremained: остаоimprovised: импровизованоflashed: засветлелаillusion: илузијаamazed: у чудуendeavor: наумinventive: проналазачкиteamwork: тимски радcelebration: слављеunexpected: најнеочекиванијимcollaboration: сарадња

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Nurse's Discovery: Field Hospital Secrets Unveiled Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-06-26-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Under den klare, sommerhimmel summede markhospitalet af aktivitet.En: Under the clear summer sky, the field hospital buzzed with activity.Da: Teltdugene blafrede let i den lune brise, mens lyden af travle læger og sygeplejersker fyldte luften.En: The tent flaps fluttered gently in the warm breeze, while the sound of busy doctors and nurses filled the air.Da: I udkanten af lejrens travlhed lå opbevaringsteltet.En: On the outskirts of the camp's hustle and bustle lay the storage tent.Da: Her var det køligere, og reolerne var fyldt med medicinske forsyninger.En: Here, it was cooler, and the shelves were filled with medical supplies.Da: Jens, en dedikeret sygeplejerske, arbejdede flittigt blandt sine kolleger.En: Jens, a dedicated nurse, worked diligently among his colleagues.Da: Han var kendt for at være grundig og organiseret, en mand der ikke efterlod noget til tilfælde.En: He was known for being thorough and organized, a man who left nothing to chance.Da: Hvad de fleste ikke vidste, var hans lidenskab for mysterier og gåder.En: What most didn't know was his passion for mysteries and puzzles.Da: Det skulle vise sig at være særligt nyttigt denne dag.En: It would prove to be particularly useful this day.Da: I frokostpausen gled Jens ind i opbevaringsteltet.En: During the lunch break, Jens slipped into the storage tent.Da: Han havde lagt mærke til en mærkelig pakke for et par dage siden.En: He had noticed a strange package a few days ago.Da: Den stod i hjørnet, upåfaldende og uden mærke.En: It stood in the corner, unremarkable and unmarked.Da: Nysgerrigheden nagede ham.En: Curiosity gnawed at him.Da: I dag besluttede han sig for at undersøge den nærmere.En: Today, he decided to investigate further.Da: Pakken var forsynet med flere låse.En: The package was equipped with several locks.Da: Hvorfor skulle noget i et markhospital være så forseglede?En: Why would something at a field hospital be so sealed?Da: Han vidste, at hans opgave var at fokusere på patienterne, men lysten til at løse dette mysterium kunne han ikke modstå.En: He knew his task was to focus on the patients, but he couldn't resist the urge to solve this mystery.Da: Forsigtigt dirkede han de første par låse op med sit id-kort.En: Carefully, he picked the first couple of locks open with his ID card.Da: Tiden fløj, og Jens vidste, at han var nødt til at være forsigtig for ikke at blive opdaget af kollegerne.En: Time flew, and Jens knew he had to be cautious not to be discovered by his colleagues.Da: Indimellem sine opgaver vendte han tilbage til teltet, og hver gang fik han åbnet en lås mere.En: Between his tasks, he returned to the tent, and each time, he managed to open another lock.Da: Langsomt afslørede pakken flere lag, som om det var en løg af hemmeligheder.En: Slowly, the package revealed several layers, as if it were an onion of secrets.Da: Endelig, efter mange forsøg, opdagede han et dokument gemt inde i pakken.En: Finally, after many attempts, he discovered a document hidden inside the package.Da: Papiret indeholdt detaljer om en mængde forsyninger, der var sendt til det forkerte sted.En: The paper contained details about a quantity of supplies that had been sent to the wrong place.Da: Hvis ikke de blev reddet, kunne det have betydelige konsekvenser for hospitalets arbejde.En: If they were not recovered, it could have significant consequences for the hospital's operations.Da: Med denne opdagelse gik Jens direkte til Karin, hans betroede kollega, som altid havde en løsning på de logistiske problemer.En: With this discovery, Jens went straight to Karin, his trusted colleague, who always had a solution to logistical problems.Da: Sammen koordinerede de en hurtig handling uden at vække unødvendig opmærksomhed.En: Together, they coordinated quick action without drawing unnecessary attention.Da: Ingen måtte vide, at noget gik galt.En: No one had to know that something went wrong.Da: Til sidst, mens skyggerne fra teltet voksede længere, vendte Jens tilbage til sin station, tilfreds med dagens uformelle detektivarbejde.En: In the end, as shadows from the tent grew longer, Jens returned to his station, satisfied with the day's informal detective work.Da: Han vidste nu, hvor vigtigt det var at balancere sine pligter med sin personlige nysgerrighed.En: He now knew how important it was to balance his duties with his personal curiosity.Da: Det havde ikke kun tilfredsstillet hans trang til mysterier, men også givet ham en dybere selvtillid i sin evne til at løse problemer.En: It had not only satisfied his craving for mysteries but also gave him deeper confidence in his ability to solve problems.Da: Felthospitalet fortsatte sin travle hverdag, intet gik glip af deres opmærksomhed.En: The field hospital continued its busy daily routine, nothing escaped their attention.Da: Men Jens vidste, nysgerrighed kan føre til store opdagelser.En: But Jens knew, curiosity can lead to great discoveries. Vocabulary Words:flaps: teltdugebreeze: briseoutskirts: udkantenhustle: travlhedfluttered: blafredededicated: dedikeretthorough: grundigorganized: organiseretcuriosity: nysgerrighedgnawed: nagedeinvestigate: undersøgesealed: forseglederesist: modståcautious: forsigtigdiscovered: opdagededocument: dokumentquantity: mængdeconsequences: konsekvenserlogistical: logistiskecoordinate: koordinereattention: opmærksomhedshadows: skyggerstation: stationsatisfied: tilfredsinformal: uformelleconfidence: selvtillidbalance: balancerepersonal: personligecraving: trangroutine: hverdag

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Blossoming Bonds: A Summer of Connection at Keukenhof Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-06-24-22-34-01-nl Story Transcript:Nl: In de warme zomerzon gloeit Keukenhof in een explosie van kleuren.En: In the warm summer sun, Keukenhof glows in an explosion of colors.Nl: De lucht is gevuld met de geur van bloemen en het zachte gezoem van bijen.En: The air is filled with the scent of flowers and the soft buzzing of bees.Nl: Vrolijke stemmen van bezoekers weerkaatsen langs de bloembedden terwijl ze zich vergapen aan het spektakel van tulpen en andere bloemen.En: Cheerful voices of visitors echo along the flower beds as they marvel at the spectacle of tulips and other flowers.Nl: Sander, een stille jongeman met een liefde voor alles wat groeit en bloeit, staat bij de ingang.En: Sander, a quiet young man with a love for everything that grows and blooms, stands at the entrance.Nl: Hij is vrijwilliger tijdens het zomerse festival.En: He is a volunteer during the summer festival.Nl: Stil observeert hij de bezoekers.En: Quietly, he observes the visitors.Nl: Voor hem is de tuin meer dan werk; het is een plaats van rust en schoonheid.En: To him, the garden is more than just work; it's a place of peace and beauty.Nl: Hij wenst dat iemand zijn passie zou delen.En: He wishes someone would share his passion.Nl: Zijn motivatie?En: His motivation?Nl: Iemand vinden die zijn liefde voor planten begrijpt.En: To find someone who understands his love for plants.Nl: Aan de andere kant van de tuin loopt Lotte.En: On the other side of the garden walks Lotte.Nl: Met haar camera probeert ze elk kleurschakering vast te leggen.En: With her camera, she tries to capture every shade of color.Nl: Ze is een reiziger, gedreven door de drang om de wereld en zijn schoonheid te ontdekken.En: She's a traveler, driven by the urge to discover the world and its beauty.Nl: Maar diep vanbinnen hoopt ze op meer dan alleen mooie foto's; ze zoekt connectie.En: But deep inside, she hopes for more than just beautiful photos; she's seeking connection.Nl: Wanneer hun paden elkaar kruisen, blijft Sander even staan.En: When their paths cross, Sander pauses for a moment.Nl: Hij ziet Lotte van bloem naar bloem bewegen, haar lens constant in de aanslag.En: He sees Lotte moving from flower to flower, her lens constantly at the ready.Nl: "Mooie bloemen, hè?"En: "Beautiful flowers, huh?"Nl: zegt hij uiteindelijk, zijn stem zacht maar vastberaden.En: he finally says, his voice soft but determined.Nl: Lotte kijkt op, verrast.En: Lotte looks up, surprised.Nl: Ze glimlacht breed.En: She smiles broadly.Nl: "Ja, prachtig," antwoordt ze.En: "Yes, gorgeous," she replies.Nl: "Ik wil ze allemaal vastleggen, maar misschien mis ik wel wat."En: "I want to capture them all, but perhaps I'm missing something."Nl: Sander kijkt even rond en dan terug naar haar.En: Sander glances around briefly and then back at her.Nl: "Ik kan je de rustigere plekken laten zien.En: "I can show you the quieter spots.Nl: Waar de schoonheid vaak verborgen is."En: Where beauty is often hidden."Nl: Ze twijfelt even, maar dan legt ze haar camera weg.En: She hesitates for a moment, but then puts her camera away.Nl: "Dat lijkt me geweldig.En: "That sounds wonderful.Nl: Dank je."En: Thank you."Nl: Samen dwalen ze door de minder bezochte paden van de tuin.En: Together they wander through the less-traveled paths of the garden.Nl: Sander vertelt over de verschillende bloemen, hun geschiedenis, hun verzorging.En: Sander talks about the different flowers, their history, their care.Nl: Lotte luistert aandachtig, genietend van de verhalen en de persoonlijke aandacht.En: Lotte listens attentively, enjoying the stories and personal attention.Nl: In een afgelegen deel van de tuin, omgeven door een zee van levendige tulpen, delen ze hun verhalen.En: In a secluded part of the garden, surrounded by a sea of lively tulips, they share their stories.Nl: Sander vertelt over zijn zoektocht naar een gelijkgestemde ziel, Lotte vertelt over haar reizen en haar wens voor ware connecties.En: Sander talks about his quest for a kindred spirit, Lotte shares about her travels and her wish for true connections.Nl: De zon zakt langzaam achter de bomen, werpt een warme gloed over hun gezichten.En: The sun slowly sets behind the trees, casting a warm glow over their faces.Nl: Het festival eindigt en met tegenzin zetten ze hun tocht terug naar de ingang voort.En: The festival ends and reluctantly, they begin their journey back to the entrance.Nl: "Het was een bijzondere dag," zegt Lotte zacht.En: "It was a special day," Lotte says softly.Nl: Ze wisselen telefoonnummers uit, vol hoop om deze ontluikende verbinding verder te ontwikkelen.En: They exchange phone numbers, full of hope to further develop this budding connection.Nl: Sander kijkt haar na, zijn hart een beetje lichter en zijn stap iets luchtiger.En: Sander watches her walk away, his heart a bit lighter and his step somewhat more buoyant.Nl: Hij weet dat hij meer dan bloemen heeft gedeeld; hij heeft een stukje van zijn wereld opengezet.En: He knows he shared more than just flowers; he opened up a part of his world.Nl: En Lotte, zij loopt verder, haar camera opzij.En: And Lotte, she walks on, her camera set aside.Nl: Vandaag heeft ze geleerd dat sommige momenten voorbij fotografie gaan en diep in de ziel raken.En: Today she learned that some moments go beyond photography and touch deep in the soul.Nl: De zomer eindigt, maar dit verhaal, deze connectie, is nog maar net begonnen.En: The summer ends, but this story, this connection, has just begun. Vocabulary Words:explosion: explosiescent: geurbuzzing: gezoemcheerful: vrolijkemarvel: vergapenspectacle: spektakelquiet: stillevolunteer: vrijwilligerobserve: observeertpeace: rustmotivated: motivatieshade: kleurschakeringurged: drangdiscover: ontdekkenconnection: connectiepause: blijft staanlens: lensdetermined: vastberadenhesitate: twijfeltattentively: aandachtigsecluded: afgelegenkindred spirit: gelijkgestemde zielquest: zoektochtglisten: glanzenreluctantly: met tegenzinjourney: tochtbudding: ontluikendebuoyant: luchtigershared: gedeeldbeyond: voorbij

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Unearthing Secrets: A Walk Through Family History in Buenos Aires Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-06-22-22-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: El sol de invierno brillaba con timidez en el Jardín Botánico de Buenos Aires.En: The winter sun shone timidly in the Jardín Botánico de Buenos Aires.Es: Lucía, abrigada en su bufanda roja, caminaba a paso lento junto a su hermano mayor, Esteban.En: Lucía, wrapped in her red scarf, walked slowly alongside her older brother, Esteban.Es: Las hojas caídas crujían bajo sus pies, y el aire fresco les sonrojaba las mejillas.En: The fallen leaves crunched under their feet, and the fresh air blushed their cheeks.Es: Lucía estaba absorta en sus pensamientos, fascinada por la idea de que cada rincón del jardín guardara secretos.En: Lucía was absorbed in her thoughts, fascinated by the idea that every corner of the garden held secrets.Es: Esteban, por su parte, miraba al horizonte con determinación.En: Esteban, on the other hand, looked to the horizon with determination.Es: Su mente estaba en los planes del negocio familiar que él deseaba establecer pronto.En: His mind was on the family business plans he wished to establish soon.Es: "Esteban, necesitamos hablar de lo que encontré", dijo Lucía, sacando un pequeño diario del bolsillo de su abrigo.En: "Esteban, we need to talk about what I found," said Lucía, pulling a small diary from her coat pocket.Es: "Este es el diario de papá."En: "This is dad's diary."Es: Esteban suspiró.En: Esteban sighed.Es: "Lucía, eso es cosa del pasado.En: "Lucía, that's a thing of the past.Es: Debemos enfocarnos en el futuro."En: We must focus on the future."Es: Lucía abrió el diario con cuidado.En: Lucía opened the diary carefully.Es: Sus páginas eran amarillentas y frágiles.En: Its pages were yellowed and fragile.Es: "Escucha esto", dijo ella con voz insistente.En: "Listen to this," she said insistently.Es: "Hoy, en el jardín, descubrí una verdad que cambiará todo."En: "Today, in the garden, I discovered a truth that will change everything."Es: Esteban detuvo su andar.En: Esteban stopped in his tracks.Es: Miró a Lucía con escepticismo.En: He looked at Lucía with skepticism.Es: "¿Qué se supone que significa eso?"En: "What's that supposed to mean?"Es: "Eso es lo que quiero averiguar", respondió Lucía.En: "That's what I want to find out," Lucía replied.Es: "Aquí, en el jardín, debemos explorar más."En: "Here, in the garden, we need to explore more."Es: Guiando a Esteban, Lucía lo llevó hacia el sector de invernaderos.En: Guiding Esteban, Lucía led him towards the greenhouse section.Es: El aire se llenaba con el aroma de plantas exóticas.En: The air was filled with the aroma of exotic plants.Es: "Papá siempre venía aquí", recordó Lucía.En: "Dad always came here," Lucía recalled.Es: "Tal vez, escondió algo."En: "Maybe he hid something."Es: Esteban, aunque aún dudoso, comenzó a observar alrededor.En: Esteban, although still doubtful, began to look around.Es: "No puedo creer que esté haciendo esto", murmuró, pero siguió a su hermana.En: "I can't believe I'm doing this," he murmured but followed his sister.Es: Entre las sombras de las plantas tropicales, Lucía encontró una pequeña caja metálica.En: Among the shadows of the tropical plants, Lucía found a small metal box.Es: Sus ojos brillaron al abrirla y descubrir más escritos.En: Her eyes shone as she opened it and discovered more writings.Es: "Esteban, mira esto, habla de un amigo secreto que ayudó a papá durante tiempos difíciles."En: "Esteban, look at this, it talks about a secret friend who helped dad during difficult times."Es: Esteban leyó las palabras con asombro.En: Esteban read the words with astonishment.Es: Sus pensamientos sobre negocio y futuro se desvanecieron momentáneamente.En: His thoughts about business and the future momentarily vanished.Es: "Nunca conocimos esta parte de su vida", susurró.En: "We never knew this part of his life," he whispered.Es: Lucía tomó la mano de su hermano.En: Lucía took her brother's hand.Es: "Debemos entender por qué esto era importante para papá."En: "We must understand why this was important to dad."Es: Esteban finalmente sonrió, sintiendo el peso del descubierto.En: Esteban finally smiled, feeling the weight of the discovery.Es: "Tienes razón, Lucía.En: "You're right, Lucía.Es: Quizás esto nos muestra que hay más que aprender antes de avanzar."En: Maybe this shows us there's more to learn before moving forward."Es: Juntos, decidieron seguir investigando la historia oculta de su padre.En: Together, they decided to continue investigating their father's hidden story.Es: Lucía y Esteban compartieron un momento de entendimiento profundo.En: Lucía and Esteban shared a moment of deep understanding.Es: Ambos comprendieron que honrar su legado significaba mirar atrás para avanzar mejor al futuro.En: They both understood that honoring his legacy meant looking back to better advance into the future.Es: En el Jardín Botánico, con sus secretos y revelaciones, Lucía y Esteban encontraron no solo respuestas, sino también una unión renovada.En: In the Jardín Botánico, with its secrets and revelations, Lucía and Esteban found not only answers but also a renewed bond.Es: Prometieron cuidar las historias pasadas mientras construían el camino hacia el porvenir, uniendo sus perspectivas para honrar la memoria de su padre.En: They promised to cherish past stories while building the path to the future, uniting their perspectives to honor their father's memory.Es: La tarde invernal comenzó a desvanecerse mientras los hermanos salían del jardín, unidos por un propósito renovado y un respeto mutuo fortalecido.En: The winter afternoon began to fade as the siblings exited the garden, united by a renewed purpose and a strengthened mutual respect. Vocabulary Words:garden: el jardínscarf: la bufandaleaves: las hojascorners: los rinconeshorizon: el horizontecompany: el negociocoat: el abrigodiary: el diariopages: las páginasgarden: el jardíngreenhouse: el invernaderoaroma: el aromaplants: las plantasshadows: las sombrasbox: la cajawritings: los escritosfriend: el amigotimes: los tiemposbusiness: el negociofuture: el futurolife: la vidahand: la manoweight: el pesodiscovery: el descubiertolegacy: el legadorevelations: las revelacionesmoment: el momentorespect: el respetopath: el caminopurpose: el propósito

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Summer Reunion: Healing Rifts at the Dano Festival Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-06-21-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 장덕궁 궁궐은 여름 햇살 아래 반짝였다.En: The Jangdeokgung palace sparkled under the summer sun.Ko: 오늘은 단오 축제 날이었다.En: Today was the day of the Dano festival.Ko: 궁궐 정원에는 사람들로 가득했다.En: The palace gardens were crowded with people.Ko: 지수는 오랜만에 한국으로 돌아왔다.En: Jisoo had returned to Korea after a long time.Ko: 그는 가족을 만나기 위해 여기에 왔다.En: He came here to meet his family.Ko: 오랫동안 떨어져 살아 가족들 사이에서 어색함을 느꼈다.En: Having lived apart for so long, he felt awkward among his family.Ko: "지수, 오랜만이야!" 동현이 밝게 인사했다.En: "Jisoo, long time no see!" Donghyun greeted brightly.Ko: 그의 동생이었다.En: He was Jisoo's younger brother.Ko: 열정적이고 웃음이 많은 동현은 가족의 평화를 언제나 원했다.En: Passionate and full of laughter, Donghyun always sought peace in the family.Ko: "그래, 동현아. 잘 지냈어?" 지수는 억지로 미소를 지어 보였다.En: "Yeah, Donghyun. Have you been well?" Jisoo forced a smile.Ko: 그 옆에는 민지가 서 있었다.En: Next to him stood Minji.Ko: 민지는 웃지 않았다.En: Minji was not smiling.Ko: 그녀의 눈은 차갑고 멀었다.En: Her eyes were cold and distant.Ko: 과거의 기억들이 이 둘 사이에 벽처럼 자리했다.En: Memories of the past stood like a wall between the two.Ko: 민지는 어려운 시기에 지수가 없어서 아직도 서운했다.En: Minji was still hurt that Jisoo wasn't there during difficult times.Ko: "우리, 여기 좀 걸어볼래?" 동현은 분위기를 바꾸고 싶었다.En: "Shall we take a walk here?" Donghyun wanted to change the mood.Ko: 그들은 궁궐 정원을 걸었다.En: They walked through the palace garden.Ko: 나무들과 꽃들이 조화롭게 어우러져 있었다.En: The trees and flowers blended harmoniously.Ko: 지수는 그 풍경이 아름답다고 생각했다.En: Jisoo thought the scenery was beautiful.Ko: 궁궐 한쪽에서는 단오를 맞아 전통 춤과 음악이 울렸다.En: In one corner of the palace, traditional dances and music resounded for the Dano festival.Ko: 사람들은 연을 날리고, 그네를 타며 즐겁게 웃었다.En: People flew kites and joyfully swung on swings.Ko: 지수는 가족과 함께 이 순간을 즐기고 싶었다.En: Jisoo wanted to enjoy this moment with his family.Ko: 그러나 민지의 차가운 태도가 마음에 걸렸다.En: However, Minji's cold demeanor weighed on his mind.Ko: 어느 순간 지수는 결심했다.En: At one point, Jisoo made a decision.Ko: 민지와 직접 대화하겠다고.En: He would talk directly to Minji.Ko: 그는 그녀에게 다가갔다.En: He approached her.Ko: "민지야, 우리 얘기 좀 할까?"En: "Minji, can we talk?"Ko: 민지는 잠시 지수를 바라보았다.En: Minji looked at Jisoo for a moment.Ko: 그리고 그녀는 고개를 끄덕였다.En: Then she nodded.Ko: 그들은 조용한 곳으로 갔다.En: They went to a quiet place.Ko: 소리 없이 단오의 음악이 그들을 둘러싸고 있었다.En: Soundless, the music of the Dano festival surrounded them.Ko: "미안해." 지수가 먼저 말했다.En: "I'm sorry," Jisoo spoke first.Ko: "너희에게 더 잘했어야 했어."En: "I should have been better to you all."Ko: 민지는 한숨을 내쉬었다.En: Minji sighed.Ko: "그때, 네가 정말 필요했어.En: "Back then, I really needed you.Ko: 그런데 너는 없었지."En: But you weren't there."Ko: 지수는 고개를 숙였다.En: Jisoo bowed his head.Ko: "알아.En: "I know.Ko: 그래서 후회해.En: I regret it.Ko: 이제라도 달라지고 싶어."En: I want to change now."Ko: 두 사람은 오랜 시간 말을 나눴다.En: The two talked for a long time.Ko: 과거의 아픔을 이야기했고, 서로를 이해했다.En: They discussed the pains of the past and understood each other.Ko: 그들은 참혹했던 시간을 이런저런 얘기와 함께 녹여냈다.En: They melted the harsh times away with various stories.Ko: 단오 축제의 빛과 소리가 다시금 그들을 감쌌다.En: The lights and sounds of the Dano festival enveloped them once more.Ko: 지수는 가족의 소중함을 다시 느꼈다.En: Jisoo felt the preciousness of family again.Ko: 그는 마음 속 깊이 결심했다.En: He made a deep resolution in his heart.Ko: 앞으로는 가족과 더 많은 시간을 보내겠다고.En: From now on, he would spend more time with his family.Ko: 민지는 고개를 끄덕였다.En: Minji nodded.Ko: 그녀의 얼굴에는 옅은 미소가 번졌다.En: A faint smile spread across her face.Ko: 그날, 지수와 민지, 동현은 함께 웃으며 궁궐을 걸었다.En: That day, Jisoo, Minji, and Donghyun walked together, laughing, through the palace.Ko: 그들의 발걸음은 가벼웠고, 그날의 여름은 따뜻하고 평화로웠다.En: Their steps were light, and the summer day was warm and peaceful.Ko: 가족은 다시 하나가 되었고, 사랑은 다시 피어났다.En: The family was united once again, and love bloomed anew. Vocabulary Words:sparkled: 반짝였다awkward: 어색함greeted: 인사했다passionate: 열정적이고distant: 멀었다harmoniously: 조화롭게resounded: 울렸다demeanor: 태도approached: 다가갔다soundless: 소리 없이adorned: 장식했다regret: 후회resolution: 결심faint: 옅은preciousness: 소중함enveloped: 감쌌다melted: 녹여냈다harsh: 참혹했던blossomed: 피어났다difficult: 어려운quiet: 조용한eternity: 영원히swung: 타며familiarity: 친숙함ancient: 고대resolve: 해결sigh: 한숨pains: 아픔understood: 이해했다blended: 어우러져

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Picnic Surprises and Sweet Risks in Park Güell Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-06-20-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El sol brillant d'estiu il·luminava el Park Güell.En: The bright summer sun illuminated Park Güell.Ca: Els colors vius dels mosaics de Gaudí reflectien la llum, creant un ambient màgic.En: The vivid colors of Gaudí's mosaics reflected the light, creating a magical atmosphere.Ca: Montserrat observava el seu voltant amb un somriure nerviós.En: Montserrat observed her surroundings with a nervous smile.Ca: Avui era el dia del pícnic sorpresa per a Jordi, i volia que tot fos perfecte.En: Today was the day of the surprise picnic for Jordi, and she wanted everything to be perfect.Ca: Elena, la seva amiga fidel, ajudava a disposar les estovalles damunt la gespa verda.En: Elena, her loyal friend, was helping to lay out the tablecloths on the green grass.Ca: Les plantes exòtiques del parc s'alçaven al voltant, afegint un toc d'encant al lloc.En: The exotic plants of the park stood around, adding a touch of charm to the place.Ca: "Està tot a punt?En: "Is everything ready?"Ca: ", va preguntar Elena mentre mirava cap a Montserrat.En: Elena asked as she looked towards Montserrat.Ca: "Sí, només falten les pastes", va respondre Montserrat amb inseguretat.En: "Yes, only the pastries are missing," Montserrat responded uncertainly.Ca: Havia passat tota la nit cuinant-les, encara que no confiava gaire en les seves habilitats culinàries.En: She had spent the whole night baking them, though she didn't have much confidence in her culinary skills.Ca: Barcelona s'estenia a l'horitzó, una ciutat preciosa plena d'història i cultures que es trobaven.En: Barcelona stretched into the horizon, a beautiful city full of history and cultures converging.Ca: Quan va arribar Jordi, va mostrar una sorpresa genuïna.En: When Jordi arrived, he showed genuine surprise.Ca: Els seus ulls brillaven amb gratitud mentre abraçava els seus amics.En: His eyes sparkled with gratitude as he hugged his friends.Ca: "No m'ho esperava, de debò!En: "I wasn't expecting this, really!"Ca: ", va exclamar amb alegria.En: he exclaimed with joy.Ca: Durant el pícnic, les rialles ompliren l'aire, i les històries fluiren com el cava a les copes.En: During the picnic, laughter filled the air, and stories flowed like cava into the glasses.Ca: Montserrat, tanmateix, estava ansiosa.En: Montserrat, however, was anxious.Ca: Les pastes havien de ser un èxit.En: The pastries had to be a success.Ca: Reunint tot el seu coratge, Montserrat es va aixecar i va portar una safata amb les pastes cap a Jordi.En: Gathering all her courage, Montserrat stood up and brought a tray of pastries to Jordi.Ca: "He fet aquestes per a tu", va dir, el cor bategant amb força.En: "I made these for you," she said, her heart pounding fiercely.Ca: Els va tastar amb curiositat i es va quedar sorprès.En: He tasted them with curiosity and was taken aback.Ca: "Això està deliciós!En: "This is delicious!"Ca: ", va dir Jordi amb entusiasme, mirant Montserrat amb un somriure que va arribar fins als seus ulls.En: said Jordi enthusiastically, looking at Montserrat with a smile that reached his eyes.Ca: "Gràcies, Montserrat.En: "Thank you, Montserrat.Ca: Sempre he admirat com et preocupes pels altres.En: I have always admired how you care for others."Ca: "En aquell moment, el món semblava aturar-se breument.En: In that moment, the world seemed to briefly stand still.Ca: Montserrat es va adonar que els seus esforços havien valgut la pena.En: Montserrat realized that her efforts had been worth it.Ca: Jordi havia entès el seu missatge, un missatge d'afecte que s'havia lliurat amb cada mossegada.En: Jordi had understood her message, a message of affection delivered with every bite.Ca: Després del pícnic, mentre el sol es ponia darrere l'horitzó, Montserrat se sentia plena de confiança.En: After the picnic, as the sun set behind the horizon, Montserrat felt full of confidence.Ca: Havia après que, a vegades, arriscar-se podia ser l'únic camí per aconseguir el que realment desitges.En: She had learned that sometimes taking risks can be the only way to achieve what you truly desire.Ca: I en aquell dia d'estiu, al màgic Park Güell, havia fet justament això.En: And on that summer day, in the magical Park Güell, she had done just that. Vocabulary Words:the horizon: l'horitzóthe surroundings: el voltantthe courage: el coratgethe gratitude: la gratitudthe confidence: la confiançato sparkle: brillarto converge: trobaventhe charm: l'encantthe message: el missatgethe effort: els esforçosto achieve: aconseguirthe surprise: la sorpresaexotic: exòtiquesnervous: nerviósthe mosaic: els mosaicsthe pastry: les pastesthe tablecloth: les estovallesthe grass: la gespathe plant: les plantesthe tray: la safatacuriosity: curiositatgenuine: genuïnathe affection: l'afecteto admire: admirarto taste: tastaruncertainty: la inseguretatto risk: arriscar-seto deliver: lliurarto bake: cuinardelicious: deliciós

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Winter's Whisper: A Serendipitous Reunion in the Garden Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-06-20-22-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: El aroma a hierba fresca invadía el aire.En: The aroma of fresh grass filled the air.Es: El Jardín Botánico de Buenos Aires, incluso en invierno, era un paraíso verde.En: The Jardín Botánico de Buenos Aires, even in winter, was a green paradise.Es: Las hojas susurraban con el viento, y las ramas de los árboles se mecían suavemente.En: The leaves whispered with the wind, and the branches of the trees swayed gently.Es: Santiago caminaba entre los senderos del jardín.En: Santiago walked among the garden paths.Es: Sus ojos brillaban al observar cada planta.En: His eyes shone as he observed each plant.Es: Era un hombre dedicado a su oficio.En: He was a man dedicated to his craft.Es: La botánica era su pasión.En: Botany was his passion.Es: Hoy, buscaba una planta rara que florecía en invierno.En: Today, he was searching for a rare plant that bloomed in winter.Es: Esto lo mantenía absorto, pero había algo en su corazón que a veces latía con añoranza.En: This kept him absorbed, but there was something in his heart that sometimes beat with longing.Es: Un deseo de conectar con el pasado.En: A desire to connect with the past.Es: Al otro lado del jardín, Paloma observaba el paisaje a través de las páginas de un cuaderno.En: On the other side of the garden, Paloma was observing the landscape through the pages of a notebook.Es: Era una escritora en busca de inspiración.En: She was a writer searching for inspiration.Es: Recordaba los tiempos más simples con una sensación de calidez y nostalgia.En: She remembered simpler times with a feeling of warmth and nostalgia.Es: Al levantar la vista, vio una figura conocida entre las plantas.En: As she looked up, she saw a familiar figure among the plants.Es: Era Santiago.En: It was Santiago.Es: Su corazón dio un pequeño brinco.En: Her heart gave a little leap.Es: La última vez que se vieron fue hace años.En: The last time they saw each other was years ago.Es: Las palabras quedaron atrapadas en su garganta.En: Words were trapped in her throat.Es: ¿Y si el pasado había cambiado demasiado?En: What if the past had changed too much?Es: Pero la magia del jardín la empujó a dejar atrás sus inseguridades.En: But the magic of the garden pushed her to leave her insecurities behind.Es: Mientras Santiago se adentraba más en el jardín, Paloma decidió enfrentarse a sus temores.En: As Santiago went further into the garden, Paloma decided to confront her fears.Es: Dio un paso, y luego otro, acercándose a él.En: She took a step, and then another, approaching him.Es: La casualidad los unió en un camino sinuoso del jardín, un encuentro inesperado en el rincón más verde.En: Chance brought them together on a winding garden path, an unexpected encounter in the greenest corner.Es: "Santiago," dijo Paloma, su voz apenas un susurro entre las hojas.En: "Santiago," said Paloma, her voice barely a whisper among the leaves.Es: Él se detuvo, sorprendido.En: He stopped, surprised.Es: Al girarse, el brillo en sus ojos era puro asombro.En: As he turned, the shine in his eyes was pure amazement.Es: "Paloma," respondió, y en su nombre latía una promesa de recuerdos compartidos.En: "Paloma," he responded, and in her name was a promise of shared memories.Es: Ambos quedaron allí un momento, sin saber qué decir.En: They stayed there for a moment, unsure of what to say.Es: Finalmente, Santiago rió suavemente.En: Finally, Santiago laughed softly.Es: "¿Qué haces aquí?"En: "What are you doing here?"Es: preguntó.En: he asked.Es: "Buscando inspiración," admitió Paloma.En: "Looking for inspiration," admitted Paloma.Es: "Y parece que la he encontrado."En: "And it seems I've found it."Es: Juntos caminaron por el jardín, recordando risas y anécdotas del pasado.En: Together, they walked through the garden, recalling laughter and anecdotes from the past.Es: Los momentos que compartieron les mostraron que las cosas importantes nunca cambian.En: The moments they shared showed them that important things never change.Es: Sus intereses, aunque distintos, se alineaban de maneras inesperadas: las plantas y las palabras, una combinación que podía florecer en algo nuevo.En: Their interests, though different, aligned in unexpected ways: plants and words, a combination that could bloom into something new.Es: Al caer la tarde, una nueva chispa se encendía dentro de ellos.En: As the afternoon waned, a new spark ignited within them.Es: Santiago entendió que su pasión por las plantas podía ser compartida.En: Santiago understood that his passion for plants could be shared.Es: Necesitaba más que su trabajo.En: He needed more than just his work.Es: Mientras tanto, Paloma sintió su creatividad renacer, con nuevas historias brotando entre sus pensamientos.En: Meanwhile, Paloma felt her creativity rekindle, with new stories sprouting in her thoughts.Es: En medio de ese oasis invernal, Santiago y Paloma encontraron más que un raro encuentro.En: In the midst of that winter oasis, Santiago and Paloma found more than a rare encounter.Es: Hallaron una oportunidad.En: They found an opportunity.Es: No solo para colaborar, sino para revivir una amistad que desafió el paso del tiempo.En: Not just to collaborate, but to revive a friendship that defied the passage of time.Es: Y mientras el sol se escondía entre los árboles, una posibilidad florecía.En: And as the sun hid among the trees, a possibility bloomed. Vocabulary Words:aroma: el aromagreen paradise: el paraíso verdeto whisper: susurrarbranches: las ramasto sway: mecerpaths: los senderoscraft: el oficioto long: anhelarlandscape: el paisajenotebook: el cuadernoinspiration: la inspiraciónnostalgia: la nostalgiainsecurity: la inseguridadchance: la casualidadwinding: sinuosoencounter: el encuentroto whisper: susurraramazed: asombroshared memories: los recuerdos compartidosto laugh: reírto admit: admitiranecdote: la anécdotaalignment: alinearspark: la chispato rekindle: renaceroasis: el oasisto revive: revivirfriendship: la amistadto defy: desafiarpossibility: la posibilidad

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Winter's Unsaid: Love and Departures in Sydney Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-06-17-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: בבית הקפה הקטן בפרברים של סידני, אוסטרליה, זוהר ישב ליד חלון גדול, והביט החוצה על היום החורפי והקריר.En: In the small café in the suburbs of Sydney, Australia, Zohar sat by a large window, gazing out at the chilly winter day.He: החנות היתה חמה ומלאה באנשים, מלמלות של שיחה וקולות של מכונת קפה נשמעו מכל עבר.En: The shop was warm and crowded with people, the murmur of conversation and the sounds of the coffee machine coming from all around.He: זוהר חשב על השבועות האחרונים שבילה באוסטרליה.En: Zohar thought about the last few weeks he had spent in Australia.He: הוא התגעגע הביתה, לישראל, אבל הייתה בו גם תחושה של משהו לא פתור.En: He missed home, Israel, but there was also a sense of something unresolved within him.He: ידידותו עם ירדן הייתה פעם אחת מהקשרים המשמעותיים ביותר בחייו.En: His friendship with Yarden had once been one of the most significant relationships in his life.He: הם הכירו כאן במקרה, והפכו חברים קרובים.En: They had met here by chance and became close friends.He: היום, הוא חיכה לה כדי להיפרד לפני הטיסה הביתה.En: Today, he was waiting for her to say goodbye before his flight home.He: כשירדן נכנסה לבית הקפה, היא חייכה חיוך חם של חברות.En: When Yarden entered the café, she smiled a warm, friendly smile.He: "זוהר!En: "Zohar!He: חיכיתי לרגע הזה," היא אמרה והתיישבה מולו.En: I've been waiting for this moment," she said and sat down across from him.He: האוויר בהקפה התחמם עוד יותר משניהם ישבו יחד.En: The air in the café grew even warmer as they sat together.He: זוהר נאבק במילים.En: Zohar struggled with his words.He: משהו בו רצה לומר דברים עמוקים יותר ממה שהיו אומרים בדרך כלל.En: Something in him wanted to say things deeper than what they usually would.He: ירדן הייתה חשובה לו, אולי יותר מידי לנסיעה זו להיות הרחק ממנה.En: Yarden was important to him, maybe too much for this trip to be far from her.He: "כיף לנו פה, הא?En: "It's fun here, huh?"He: " זוהר התחיל, מנסה להעביר הדברים בצורה פשוטה.En: Zohar started, trying to convey things simply.He: ירדן חייכה, והיא לא ידעה כמה המילים שלה מחדרות אותו.En: Yarden smiled, unaware of how her words moved him.He: "כן, סידני יפה בחורף," היא אמרה בעיניים מהממות חיבה.En: "Yes, Sydney is beautiful in winter," she said with eyes filled with stunning affection.He: הם המשיכו לשוחח, ולבסוף הגיע הרגע שבו זוהר ידע שהוא חייב לדבר.En: They continued to chat, and finally, the moment came when Zohar knew he had to speak.He: "ירדן," הוא החל להגיד, קולו רועד מעט, "אני חושב שיש בי רגשות חזקים יותר כלפייך ממה שסיפרתי עד עכשיו.En: "Yarden," he began to say, his voice slightly trembling, "I think I have stronger feelings for you than I've let on until now."He: "ירדן הביטה בו בתדהמה קלה, שקטה לרגע.En: Yarden looked at him with mild astonishment, silent for a moment.He: זוהר הרגיש את הכובד של הרגעים הללו יותר מכל.En: Zohar felt the weight of those moments more than anything.He: "אני מבינה," היא אמרה בעדינות.En: "I understand," she said gently.He: "גם אני חשבתי שיש משהו יותר מזה.En: "I also thought there was something more there."He: "זוהר נשם עמוק, התחושה של הכתפיים הפנימיות משתחררת.En: Zohar took a deep breath, the inner tension releasing from his shoulders.He: הוא ידע שהצליח לומר את האמת, גם אם לא ידע מה יבוא אחר כך.En: He knew he had succeeded in telling the truth, even if he didn't know what would come next.He: השיחה ביניהם המשיכה, אבל היא הייתה שונה.En: Their conversation continued, but it was different.He: הם הבינו זה לזה בדרכים שלא יכלו קודם.En: They understood each other in ways they couldn't before.He: הפחדים נעלמו, והנשמות שלהם נהיו פתוחות יותר, חמות יותר באותו חורף קר.En: The fears vanished, and their souls became more open, warmer on that cold winter day.He: זוהר קם לקראת טיסתו, מלא בהרגשה של סיפוק ורגיעה.En: Zohar rose to leave for his flight, filled with a sense of satisfaction and calm.He: הפנים אל עבר הבלתי נודע, ובזו הפעם, הוא היה מוכן.En: Facing the unknown, this time, he was ready. Vocabulary Words:suburbs: פרבריםgazing: והביטchilly: הקרירmurmur: מלמלותunresolved: משהו לא פתורflight: טיסהaffection: חיבהtrembling: רועדastonishment: תדהמהgentle: בעדינותtension: תחושה של הכתפיים הפנימיותpleasure: כיף לנו פהunderstood: הבינוfears: הפחדיםsatisfaction: סיפוקcalm: רגיעהunknown: הבלתי נודעconvey: להעבירsignificant: המשמעותייםmoment: רגעfriendship: ידידותוbreathed: נשםinside: מבפניםthe shop: החנותclose friends: חברים קרוביםsat down: התיישבהfelt: הרגישclosure: משהו לא פתורready: מוכןvanished: נעלמוBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Lars & The Midsummer Miracle: A Newcomer's Festival Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-06-17-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Det var en lys sommerkveld i Stavanger.En: It was a bright summer evening in Stavanger.No: Solen gikk aldri helt ned, og gylne stråler danset over de pastellfargede husene i den lille gaten.En: The sun never fully set, and golden rays danced over the pastel-colored houses on the little street.No: Trærne var pyntet med lyslenker og fargerike bannere som vaiet i den milde brisen.En: The trees were decorated with strings of lights and colorful banners that waved in the gentle breeze.No: For Lars, som nylig hadde flyttet inn, føltes denne gaten som en liten perle i verden.En: For Lars, who had recently moved in, this street felt like a little jewel in the world.No: Lars sto ved vinduet sitt og så ut.En: Lars stood by his window and looked out.No: Han hadde hørt fra naboene at det skulle være en midtsommerfestival.En: He had heard from the neighbors that there was going to be a midsummer festival.No: Denne festivalen var en stor sak her, og han ønsket å være en del av den.En: This festival was a big deal here, and he wanted to be a part of it.No: Problemene begynte når han tenkte på hvordan han kunne bidra.En: The problems began when he thought about how he could contribute.No: Han kjente ikke mange, og usikkerheten gnaget i ham.En: He didn't know many people, and the uncertainty nagged at him.No: Men han bestemte seg - han måtte gjøre noe.En: But he decided—he had to do something.No: "Ingrid," sa han til seg selv, "hun er prosjektlederen.En: "Ingrid," he said to himself, "she's the project leader."No: " Lars plukket opp motet sitt og gikk over til Ingrids hus.En: Lars gathered his courage and walked over to Ingrid's house.No: Hun var en vennlig dame, men hadde alltid en liste over ting å gjøre.En: She was a friendly lady, but always had a to-do list.No: Da han ringte på, møtte Ingrid ham med et varmt smil.En: When he rang the doorbell, Ingrid greeted him with a warm smile.No: "Heisann, Lars!En: "Hello, Lars!No: Hvordan har du det?En: How are you?"No: ""Bra, takk.En: "Good, thanks.No: Jeg lurte på om det var noe jeg kunne hjelpe til med til festivalen," svarte Lars litt nervøst.En: I was wondering if there was something I could help with for the festival," replied Lars a bit nervously.No: Ingrid lyttet tålmodig og så seg rundt.En: Ingrid listened patiently and looked around.No: "Vel, vi trenger definitivt noen til å hjelpe Morten med grillen.En: "Well, we definitely need someone to help Morten with the grill.No: Tror du du kan gi ham en hånd?En: Do you think you can lend him a hand?"No: "Morten, Lars's nabo, var kjent for sine imponerende grillferdigheter, men også for sin avslappede holdning til tid og detaljer.En: Morten, Lars' neighbor, was known for his impressive grilling skills, but also for his relaxed attitude toward time and details.No: Lars nikket entusiastisk.En: Lars nodded enthusiastically.No: Nå hadde han en rolle.En: Now he had a role.No: På festivaldagen var gaten full av liv.En: On the day of the festival, the street was full of life.No: Barna løp rundt, voksne lo, og lukten av grilling fylte luften.En: Children ran around, adults laughed, and the smell of grilling filled the air.No: Morten flippet burgerne og pølsene med ekspertise, men plutselig kom stanken av brent mat.En: Morten flipped the burgers and sausages with expertise, but suddenly the stench of burnt food emerged.No: "Å nei!En: "Oh no!"No: " ropte noen.En: someone shouted.No: Det var en kritisk feil på grillen.En: It was a critical mistake on the grill.No: Morten hadde glemt å fylle på med kull i tide, og nå var varmen nesten borte.En: Morten had forgotten to refill with charcoal in time, and now the heat was almost gone.No: Panikken begynte å bre seg blant de sultne folkemengdene.En: Panic began to spread among the hungry crowds.No: Lars tenkte raskt.En: Lars thought quickly.No: "Vi trenger mer kull, og fort!En: "We need more charcoal, and fast!"No: " utbrøt han og sprang inn til skuret sitt.En: he exclaimed and dashed into his shed.No: Morten så bekymret ut, men Lars kom tilbake med en stor sekk kull og sammen, jobbet de raskt for å få grillen i gang igjen.En: Morten looked worried, but Lars returned with a large bag of charcoal, and together they worked quickly to get the grill going again.No: Røyken steg opp igjen, og lukten av mat spredte seg.En: The smoke rose again, and the smell of food spread.No: Folk klappet, og stemningen ble lettet.En: People clapped, and the mood lightened.No: Ingrid så fra siden med et lettet pustefragment og en ny forståelse for samarbeid.En: Ingrid watched from the side with a relieved sigh and a newfound appreciation for teamwork.No: Da kvelden kom og lysene begynte å glitre mer intenst, følte Lars seg endelig som en del av det hele.En: As the evening came and the lights began to twinkle more intensely, Lars finally felt like a part of it all.No: Han hadde ikke bare deltatt, men også hjulpet til med å redde festivalen.En: He had not only participated but also helped save the festival.No: Med et takknemlig smil så Ingrid på ham og sa, "Jeg er glad for at du er en del av dette nabolaget.En: With a grateful smile, Ingrid looked at him and said, "I'm glad you're a part of this neighborhood."No: "Morten løftet en skål med en brus.En: Morten raised a toast with a soda.No: "På Lars, dagens helt!En: "To Lars, the hero of the day!"No: " ropte han, og alle sluttet seg til i skålen.En: he shouted, and everyone joined in the toast.No: Lars følte en varm glede spre seg i brystet.En: Lars felt a warm joy spread in his chest.No: Han var hjemme.En: He was home.No: I dag hadde han ikke bare sett andres løsninger - han hadde vært en del av dem.En: Today he hadn't just seen others' solutions—he had been a part of them. Vocabulary Words:bright: lysset: gikk nedgolden: gylnerays: strålerpastel-colored: pastellfargedebanners: bannerebreeze: brisjewel: perleuncertainty: usikkerhetnagged: gnagetcontribute: bidracourage: motenthusiastically: entusiastiskgrilling: grillingexpertise: ekspertisestench: stankemerged: komcritical: kritiskforgotten: glemtrefill: fylle påpanic: panikkdashed: sprangworried: bekymretmood: stemningrelieved: lettetappreciation: forståelsetwinkle: glitretoast: skålhero: heltgrateful: takknemlig

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Breakthrough for Designer During the Rainy Season Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-06-17-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: मुंबई के बांद्रा बैंडस्टैंड पर चहल-पहल का समा था।En: The scene at the Bandra Bandstand in Mumbai was bustling with activity.Hi: गर्मियों की दोपहर, समुद्र की लहरें चट्टानों से टकरातीं और हवा में नमकीन समुंद्री गंध के साथ-साथ स्ट्रीट फूड की खुशबू फैली हुई थी।En: On a summer afternoon, the sea waves crashed against the rocks, and the air was filled with the salty sea scent along with the aroma of street food.Hi: इसी माहौल में, कविता अपने विचारों में डूबी हुई बैंच पर बैठी थी।En: In this atmosphere, Kavita sat on a bench, lost in her thoughts.Hi: वह एक फ्रीलांस ग्राफिक डिज़ाइनर थी और आज उसने अपने नए क्लाइंट, रोहित से मिलने का समय तय किया था।En: She was a freelance graphic designer, and today she had scheduled a meeting with her new client, Rohit.Hi: खुद के करियर को लेकर संकोच से भरी कविता को यह मीटिंग बहुत महत्वपूर्ण लगी।En: Filled with apprehension about her career, this meeting seemed very important to Kavita.Hi: उसकी दोस्त, आरती, जो हमेशा उसे समर्थन देती आई थी, उससे मिलने आई और उसके साथ बैठ गई।En: Her friend, Aarti, who had always supported her, came to meet her and sat beside her.Hi: कभी-कभी, जब हम खुद को अपने काम के समर्पण में खोया हुआ पाते हैं, तब एक सही फैसला कितना महत्वपूर्ण हो सकता है।En: Sometimes, when we find ourselves lost in dedication to our work, making the right decision becomes crucial.Hi: अचानक से मौसम ने करवट ली।En: Suddenly, the weather changed.Hi: गहरे काले बादल जमा हो गए और बारिश की बूंदें टपकने लगीं।En: Dark clouds gathered, and raindrops began to fall.Hi: कविता ने चिंता से आसमान की ओर देखा।En: Kavita looked at the sky with concern.Hi: "बारिश!En: "Barish!Hi: ये क्या समय है?En: Yeh kya samay hai?"Hi: " उसने अपने आप से बुदबुदाया।En: she mumbled to herself.Hi: लेकिन आरती ने उसका हौसला बढ़ाया।En: But Aarti encouraged her.Hi: "कविता, डर मत।En: "Kavita, dar mat.Hi: आज तुम्हारे पास मौका है खुद को साबित करने का," आरती ने मुस्कराकर कहा।En: Today you have the opportunity to prove yourself," Aarti said with a smile.Hi: कविता ने खुद को संभाला और फैसला किया कि वह बारिश से नहीं डरेगी।En: Kavita composed herself and decided she would not be afraid of the rain.Hi: वह अपने विचारों को साझा करने, और सही प्रभाव छोड़ने की चाहत में थी।En: She was eager to share her thoughts and make the right impression.Hi: उसने छाता संभाला और हिम्मत के साथ रोहित से मिलने के लिए बैंडस्टैंड की ओर चल पड़ी।En: She grabbed an umbrella and, with determination, started walking towards the Bandstand to meet Rohit.Hi: बंदर की तट पर रोहित पहले से ही इंतजार कर रहा था।En: Rohit was already waiting at the seashore.Hi: उसे देख लगता था कि वह पूरी तरह से तैयारी के साथ आया था।En: It seemed he had come fully prepared.Hi: बारिश के कारण, कविता और रोहित को एक चाय वाले के अस्थाई सजावट के नीचे शरण लेनी पड़ी।En: Because of the rain, Kavita and Rohit had to take shelter under the temporary setup of a tea seller.Hi: वहां दोनों ने बातचीत शुरू की।En: There, they began their conversation.Hi: कविता ने अपने डिज़ाइन के आइडियाज़, जो उसके मन में उमड़ रहे थे, जुनून के साथ साझा किए।En: Kavita passionately shared her design ideas that were swirling in her mind.Hi: उसने अपनी क्रिएटिविटी के हर पहलू को रोहित के सामने रखा।En: She laid out every aspect of her creativity in front of Rohit.Hi: उसकी आंखों में भरा आत्मविश्वास और उसके शब्दों में छुपी प्रेरणा को देखकर रोहित प्रभावित हुए बिना नहीं रह सका।En: Seeing the confidence in her eyes and the inspiration hidden in her words, Rohit couldn't help but be impressed.Hi: अंततः, रोहित ने कहा, "कविता, तुम्हारे विचार अनूठे हैं।En: Finally, Rohit said, "Kavita, tumhare vichar anoothe hain.Hi: मैं तुम्हारे साथ काम करने के लिए तैयार हूं।En: I'm ready to work with you."Hi: " कविता की आँखों में खुशी की चमक आ गई।En: A sparkle of joy appeared in Kavita's eyes.Hi: उसने इस अनुभव से सीखा कि कठिनाइयों का सामना करते हुए, आत्म-विश्वास के साथ आगे बढ़ना ही असली सफलता की कुंजी होती है।En: She learned from this experience that facing difficulties and moving forward with confidence is the real key to success.Hi: उस दिन बारिश थम गई, लेकिन कविता का आत्मविश्वास और बढ़ा हुआ था।En: That day, the rain stopped, but Kavita's confidence had only increased.Hi: वह अपनी खुद की क्षमताओं के प्रति आश्वस्त थी और उसने समझ लिया कि अनिश्चितता को गले लगाना जरूरी है।En: She was assured of her abilities and had learned that embracing uncertainty was essential.Hi: बैंडस्टैंड की उस भीगी हुई दोपहर ने कविता के करियर के सफर में एक नई दिशा दी।En: That rainy afternoon at the Bandstand gave a new direction to Kavita's career journey. Vocabulary Words:bustling: चहल-पहलcrashed: टकरातींaroma: खुशबूfreelance: फ्रीलांसapprehension: संकोचdedication: समर्पणcrucial: महत्वपूर्णcomposed: संभालाdetermination: हिम्मतseashore: तटshelter: शरणtemporary: अस्थाईsetup: सजावटpassionately: जुनून के साथswirling: उमड़ रहेcreativity: क्रिएटिविटीinspiration: प्रेरणाimpressed: प्रभावितunique: अनूठेsparkle: चमकfacing difficulties: कठिनाइयों का सामनाembracing: गले लगानाuncertainty: अनिश्चितताgathered: जमाraindrops: बूंदेंconcern: चिंताopportunity: मौकाprove: साबितdecision: फैसलाconfidence: आत्मविश्वास

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Finding Voices and Vintage Treasures in Nyhavn's Charm Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-06-16-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Under en varm sommerdag i Nyhavn, Københavns mest maleriske kvarter, traver Niels og Astrid langs de smukke, farvestrålende huse.En: On a warm summer day in Nyhavn, Copenhagen's most picturesque quarter, Niels and Astrid stroll along the beautiful, colorful houses.Da: Gaderne er fyldt med mennesker, duften af nytrukket kaffe svæver i luften, og en sart jazzmelodi sniger sig ud fra en nærliggende café.En: The streets are filled with people, the scent of freshly brewed coffee lingers in the air, and a gentle jazz melody sneaks out from a nearby café.Da: Astrid vrimler af energi og peger ivrigt på de mange boder, mens Niels ser sig om med et mere forsigtigt blik.En: Astrid buzzes with energy, eagerly pointing at the many stalls, while Niels looks around with a more cautious gaze.Da: Niels er en ung kunststuderende, stille af sind, men med en kærlighed til gamle kameraer.En: Niels is a young art student, quiet by nature, but with a love for old cameras.Da: Han leder efter sin drømmekamera – en vintage model, som kan give hans næste projekt liv.En: He is searching for his dream camera—a vintage model that can bring his next project to life.Da: Ved en stand fyldt med farverige kjoler kalder Astrid, ”Kom Niels, herovre er noget for dig!” Det er Kaspers bod.En: At a stall filled with colorful dresses, Astrid calls, “Come Niels, there's something here for you!” It's Kasper's stall.Da: Kasper, med sit skarpe blik og venlige smil, præsenterer en verden af fortidens skatte.En: Kasper, with his keen eye and friendly smile, presents a world of treasures from the past.Da: Midt i det hele står kameraet.En: In the midst of it all stands the camera.Da: Niels mærker sit hjerte slå hurtigere og spørger forsigtigt om prisen.En: Niels feels his heart beat faster and cautiously asks about the price.Da: Kasper nævner et tal, der får Niels til at sukke dybt.En: Kasper mentions a number that makes Niels sigh deeply.Da: Det er langt over hans budget.En: It's far beyond his budget.Da: Astrid læner sig frem, altid parat til at charmere.En: Astrid leans forward, always ready to charm.Da: Niels står lidt tilbage, i tvivl om, hvad han skal gøre.En: Niels stands back a bit, unsure of what to do.Da: Skal han prutte om prisen, selvom Kasper virker stålfast?En: Should he haggle, even though Kasper seems resolute?Da: Eller skal han tage Astrids tilbud om hjælp til at distrahere sælgeren, selvom det føles forkert?En: Or should he accept Astrid's offer to help distract the seller, even though it feels wrong?Da: Han trækker vejret dybt og gør et modigt forsøg på at forklare Kasper sit ønske, passion og drømme.En: He takes a deep breath and makes a brave attempt to explain his wish, passion, and dreams to Kasper.Da: ”Jeg er kunststuderende, og dette kamera er som en inspiration for mig.En: “I am an art student, and this camera is like an inspiration for me.Da: Jeg vil gerne bruge det til at fange byens skjulte skønhed,” siger Niels med en ærlig ivrighed.En: I want to use it to capture the hidden beauty of the city,” says Niels with honest eagerness.Da: Kasper lytter og ser en gnist i Niels' øjne.En: Kasper listens and sees a spark in Niels' eyes.Da: Måske ser han lidt af sig selv som ung.En: Perhaps he sees a bit of himself as a young man.Da: Efter en kort pause nikker han endelig og siger, ”Du får det til en passende pris, for kunsten skal ikke stoppes.” Niels kan ikke tro det, han er fyldt med taknemmelighed.En: After a brief pause, he finally nods and says, “I'll give it to you for a fair price, because art must not be stopped.” Niels can't believe it; he is filled with gratitude.Da: Med kameraet i sine hænder føler han sig mere modig, mere hørt.En: With the camera in his hands, he feels braver, more heard.Da: Mens de går væk fra boden, smiler Astrid stort og siger, ”Jeg sagde jo, du kunne gøre det, Niels.” Samme eftermiddag sidder de ved kanalen, mens solen langsomt går ned.En: As they walk away from the stall, Astrid smiles broadly and says, “I told you, you could do it, Niels.” That same afternoon, they sit by the canal as the sun slowly sets.Da: Niels tager sit nye kamera op, og med ny fundet tillid begynder han at fange øjeblikkene omkring sig.En: Niels takes up his new camera, and with newfound confidence, begins capturing the moments around him.Da: I dag har han ikke kun fundet et kamera, men også fundet troen på sin egen stemme.En: Today, he has not only found a camera but also found faith in his own voice.Da: Nyhavn, med alle sine farver og liv, bliver det første motiv i hans nye serie – et sted hvor drømme og virkelighed kan mødes.En: Nyhavn, with all its colors and life, becomes the first subject in his new series— a place where dreams and reality can meet. Vocabulary Words:quaint: maleriskelingers: svævergentle: sartstroll: travereagerly: ivrigcautious: forsigtigtstall: boderresolute: stålfasthaggle: pruttetreasures: skattecapturing: fangepicturesque: maleriskevintage: vintagebudget: budgetgrace: nådeinspiration: inspirationspark: gnistgrateful: taknemmeligfaith: troenobject: motivhidden: skjultemelody: melodipause: pauseglance: blikgaze: blikcharm: charmecapture: fangebeauty: skønhedseries: seriemoment: øjeblik

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Navigating Freshman Fears: Jinsu's Journey to Independence Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-06-16-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 진수는 새벽 햇살을 받으며 좁은 침대에서 일어났다.En: Jinsu awoke in his narrow bed with the early morning sunlight streaming in.Ko: 오늘은 학교에서 첫 날이 아니다.En: Today is not the first day of school.Ko: 오늘은 기숙사에 필요한 물건들을 사러 가는 중요한 날이다.En: Today is an important day for shopping for essentials needed for his dorm room.Ko: 진수는 이제 대학 생활을 시작하기 위해 준비해야 한다.En: Jinsu must now prepare to start his university life.Ko: 하지만 여러 가지 걱정도 함께 시작되었다.En: However, a variety of worries also began to arise.Ko: 대학 첫 해, 집을 떠나 혼자 지내는 것이 아직은 익숙하지 않다.En: It's his first year in college, and he's still not used to living alone away from home.Ko: 진수는 거울 앞에서 스스로를 응원했다.En: Jinsu encouraged himself in front of the mirror.Ko: 이어서 숙정이 방 문을 열고 들어왔다.En: Just then, Sukjeong opened the door and came in.Ko: "진수야!" 활기찬 인사와 함께 숙정이 말했다.En: "Jinsu!" exclaimed Sukjeong with a cheerful greeting.Ko: 숙정은 이미 대학 생활을 경험한 상급생으로, 진수를 돕고 싶어 보였다.En: Sukjeong, being an upperclassman who has already experienced college life, seemed eager to help Jinsu.Ko: 그녀는 진수를 가이드해주고 친구가 되어주고 싶었다.En: She wanted to guide and become friends with him.Ko: "기숙사에 필요한 것은 많지 않아, 걱정하지 마!" 숙정이 웃으며 말했다.En: "There aren't too many things you need for the dormitory, so don't worry!" Sukjeong said with a smile.Ko: 두 사람은 함께 학교 근처의 상점가로 나섰다.En: The two of them set off together to the shopping district near the school.Ko: 여름의 햇살이 길에 쏟아졌다.En: The summer sun bathed the streets.Ko: 상점가에는 대학생들이 즐겨 찾는 여러 매장이 있었다.En: The shopping district had several stores frequented by university students.Ko: 가장 먼저 방문한 곳은 대형 할인점이었다.En: The first place they visited was a large discount store.Ko: 이곳에서 이불, 베개, 책상, 조명 등 진수에게 필요한 기본적인 물건들을 모두 구할 수 있었다.En: Here, they could find all the basic items Jinsu needed, such as blankets, pillows, a desk, and lighting.Ko: 그러나 진수는 어디서부터 시작해야 할지 몰랐다.En: However, Jinsu didn't know where to start.Ko: "뭐부터 살까?" 진수가 혼잣말했다.En: "What should I buy first?" he muttered to himself.Ko: 숙정은 여유롭게 말했다.En: Sukjeong spoke with ease.Ko: "처음에는 침구류부터 시작해. 네가 잘 자고 쉬어야 학교 생활도 잘 할 수 있어."En: "Start with bedding initially. If you sleep and rest well, you'll be able to manage school life better."Ko: 진수는 고개를 끄덕이며 숙정의 말을 따르기로 결정했다.En: Jinsu nodded and decided to follow her advice.Ko: 하지만 매장의 끝없는 물건들 앞에 서서 손이 떨리기 시작했다.En: But standing in front of the seemingly endless products in the store, his hands began to tremble.Ko: "이건 너무 많아. 나 혼자 할 수 있을까?" 진수는 속으로 계속해서 물었다.En: "This is too much. Can I do this alone?" Jinsu kept asking himself.Ko: 그때 숙정이 손을 얹으며 말했다. "진수야, 그냥 하나씩 천천히 하면 돼. 가장 필요한 것부터 사자."En: It was then that Sukjeong placed a reassuring hand on him and said, "Jinsu, just take it slow, one thing at a time. Let's buy the most necessary items first."Ko: 숙정의 차분한 말에 진수는 다시 마음을 진정시킬 수 있었다.En: Thanks to Sukjeong's calm words, Jinsu was able to regain his composure.Ko: 물건을 고를 때마다 진수는 숙정에게 조언을 구했다.En: Each time he chose an item, he sought Sukjeong's advice.Ko: 둘은 함께 작은 냄비에서 커튼까지 필요한 여러 물건들을 고르고 샀다.En: Together, they picked and purchased various essential items, from small pots to curtains.Ko: 며칠 후, 진수는 기숙사 방에 들어섰다.En: A few days later, Jinsu entered his dorm room.Ko: 이젠 휑했던 방이 작은 집처럼 변했다.En: It had transformed from an empty space into a cozy little home.Ko: 그는 자신이 모든 것을 준비했다는 안도감과 성취감을 느꼈다.En: He felt a sense of relief and accomplishment, knowing he had prepared everything.Ko: "숙정아, 정말 고마워!" 진수가 감사의 인사를 전했다.En: "Thank you so much, Sukjeong!" Jinsu expressed his gratitude.Ko: 숙정은 활짝 웃었다.En: Sukjeong smiled broadly.Ko: "언제든지 도울게."En: "I'll help whenever you need."Ko: 진수는 현실적인 결정을 내리는 능력을 가지게 됐고, 처음 기숙사 생활에 대한 두려움도 줄어들었다.En: Jinsu had gained the ability to make practical decisions, and his initial fear of dorm life had diminished.Ko: 이제 진수는 대학 생활을 기대하고 있었다.En: Now, he was looking forward to university life.Ko: 기숙사의 창문 밖으로 한여름의 찬란한 태양이 드리워졌다.En: Outside the dormitory window, the brilliant summer sun shone brightly. Vocabulary Words:awoke: 일어났다narrow: 좁은sunlight: 햇살streaming: 쏟아지다essentials: 필요한 물건들prepare: 준비하다variety: 여러 가지arise: 시작되다encouraged: 응원했다upperclassman: 상급생cheerful: 활기찬greet: 인사하다guide: 가이드dormitory: 기숙사frequented: 즐겨 찾다initially: 처음에는purchase: 구매하다tremble: 떨리다reassuring: 차분한composure: 마음을 진정하다accomplishment: 성취감gratitude: 감사의 인사practical: 현실적인diminished: 줄어들다bathed: 쏟아졌다discount: 할인endless: 끝없는necessary: 필요한advice: 조언retrieve: 구하다

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Finding Art in the Heart of the Marketplace: Bence's Awakening Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-06-15-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: Bence egy nyári reggelen, a napsütés aranyló fényében ébredt.En: Bence woke up on a summer morning, bathed in the golden light of the sun.Hu: A múlt hetei nehezek voltak számára.En: The past weeks had been tough for him.Hu: Az ecset meg sem mozdult a vászon előtt.En: The brush wouldn't move before the canvas.Hu: Színek és formák helyett üres, fehér terek fogadták.En: Instead of colors and shapes, empty white spaces welcomed him.Hu: Ma azonban elhatározta, hogy csatlakozik Anikóhoz a Nagyvásárcsarnokban.En: Today, however, he decided to join Anikó at the Nagyvásárcsarnok.Hu: Talán az élet pezsgése segít neki megtalálni a rég elveszett inspirációt.En: Perhaps the bustling life there would help him find the inspiration he had long lost.Hu: A vásárcsarnok már korán reggel tele volt emberekkel.En: The market hall was already full of people early in the morning.Hu: Zsibongó hangok, színes standok, érett piros paradicsomok, zöldpaprika és aranysárga barackok várták az érdeklődőket.En: Buzzing sounds, colorful stalls, ripe red tomatoes, green peppers, and golden apricots awaited the visitors.Hu: Mindenütt a friss termény illata terjengett.En: The fragrance of fresh produce wafted everywhere.Hu: Anikó már rutinszerűen forgolódott, vidáman köszöntötte a régi eladókat.En: Anikó was already moving around routinely, cheerfully greeting the familiar vendors.Hu: Bence figyelmesen követte barátját, de szívét a piac zsibongása egyelőre nem tölthette be.En: Bence attentively followed his friend, but the market's buzz could not yet fill his heart.Hu: Az emberek mosolyogtak, kedvesen beszélgettek az eladókkal, ő mégis kissé elveszettnek érezte magát.En: People smiled and chatted amiably with the vendors, yet he still felt somewhat lost.Hu: Észrevette Anikót, amint megállt egy stand előtt, ahol egy idős hölgy mosolygott rájuk.En: He noticed Anikó stop in front of a stall where an elderly lady smiled at them.Hu: Ez Zsuzsa néni volt, a piac régi motorja.En: This was Zsuzsa néni, the old anchor of the market.Hu: Zsuzsa fűszeres standját lassan ellepték a kíváncsi vásárlók.En: Zsuzsa's spice stall was slowly overrun by curious shoppers.Hu: „Üdv!En: "Hello!Hu: Mit keresel ma, Anikó?En: What are you looking for today, Anikó?"Hu: ” – kérdezte kedvesen, miközben friss zöldségeket pakolt be egy kosárba.En: she asked kindly while packing fresh vegetables into a basket.Hu: Anikó vidáman köszönt vissza, majd bemutatta Bencét.En: Anikó cheerfully greeted back and introduced Bence.Hu: „Ő egy művész, inspirációt keres.En: "He's an artist, searching for inspiration."Hu: ”„Inspiráció?En: "Inspiration?"Hu: ” – kérdezte Zsuzsa csillogó szemmel.En: asked Zsuzsa with sparkling eyes.Hu: „Nos, minden itt van körülötted, Bence.En: "Well, everything is here around you, Bence.Hu: Élet, történetek, emberek.En: Life, stories, people."Hu: ” – Mosolya mögött bölcsesség rejtőzött.En: Her smile hid wisdom.Hu: Bence kíváncsian figyelt, ahogy Zsuzsa mesélni kezdett.En: Bence listened intently as Zsuzsa began to tell her stories.Hu: Elmesélte a piac történetét, hogy miként épült meg réges-régen, és hogyan változott az évek során.En: She narrated the history of the market, how it was built long ago, and how it had changed over the years.Hu: Amikor Zsuzsa a környező termelők és saját gyermekkori emlékeiről beszélt, Bence hirtelen más szemmel kezdte látni a piacot.En: When Zsuzsa spoke of the surrounding producers and her own childhood memories, Bence suddenly began to see the market with different eyes.Hu: Az addig csak színkavalkádnak tűnő standok hirtelen élettel teltek meg.En: The stalls that once seemed just a riot of colors were now filled with life.Hu: Látott mögöttük történeteket, érzelmeket, múltat és jelent.En: He saw stories, emotions, the past, and the present behind them.Hu: Egy paprika már nem csak egy zöldség volt, hanem Zsuzsa kedves gondolata, a hagyományok megtestesítője.En: A pepper was no longer just a vegetable but Zsuzsa's thoughtful sentiment and the embodiment of traditions.Hu: Anikó örömmel figyelte barátja arcát.En: Anikó watched her friend's face with joy.Hu: „Látod, Bence, néha a legegyszerűbb dolgok adják a legnagyobb ihletet.En: "You see, Bence, sometimes the simplest things give the greatest inspiration."Hu: ” Bence bólintott, mosolyogva nézett körbe.En: Bence nodded, smiling as he looked around.Hu: A hosszas keresgélés után végre megtalálta azt az apró szikrát, amely új sorozatához vezeti.En: After a long search, he finally found that small spark that would lead to his new series.Hu: Köszönettel búcsúzott Zsuzsától, majd Anikó oldalán boldogan indultak el.En: He thanked Zsuzsa and then happily set off with Anikó by his side.Hu: Kilépve a piac zajából, Bence tele volt új ötletekkel.En: As he left the noise of the market, Bence was full of new ideas.Hu: Megtanulta, hogy az ihlet nem a távolságban, hanem a mindennapokban, az emberekben és az élményekben rejlik.En: He learned that inspiration is not in the distance but in everyday life, in people, and in experiences.Hu: Ez a nap új utakat nyitott előtte: készen állt, hogy vászonra vigye mindazt a szépséget, amit a vásárcsarnokban felfedezett.En: This day opened new paths for him: he was ready to bring to the canvas all the beauty he discovered at the market hall. Vocabulary Words:bathed: fürdöttcanvas: vászonreflection: tükröződésbustling: pezsgőfragrance: illatproduced: terményroutinely: rutinszerűenamiably: kedvesenelderly: idősanchor: motorjaspice stall: fűszeres standcurious: kíváncsinarrated: elmesélteriot: színkavalkádthoughtful sentiment: kedves gondolatembodiment: megtestesítőjeintently: figyelmesensparkling eyes: csillogó szemwisdom: bölcsességriot: színkavalkádemotion: érzelemjoy: örömspark: szikradistances: távolságokexperiences: élményekmemories: emlékekseries: sorozatbeauty: szépségsurrounding: környezőbuilt: épült

Fluent Fiction - French: Balancing Act: A Paris Café's Tale of Structure and Innovation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-06-15-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Le soleil brillait fort au-dessus de Paris en ce jour d'été.En: The sun shone brightly above Paris on this summer day.Fr: Le petit café d'Émilie et Léon, niché non loin de la majestueuse Tour Eiffel, était en effervescence.En: The little café of Émilie and Léon, nestled not far from the majestic Tour Eiffel, was buzzing with activity.Fr: Les tables en terrasse étaient remplies de touristes curieux et de Parisiens détendus profitant de l'ambiance chaleureuse.En: The terrace tables were filled with curious tourists and relaxed Parisians enjoying the warm atmosphere.Fr: Des arômes de café et de croissants flottaient dans l'air, ajoutant une touche parfumée à l'atmosphère animée.En: Aromas of coffee and croissants floated in the air, adding a fragrant touch to the lively environment.Fr: Émilie s'activait derrière le comptoir, notant mentalement chaque commande, tout en jetant de temps à autre un regard préoccupé sur la caisse enregistreuse.En: Émilie was busy behind the counter, mentally noting each order, while occasionally casting a concerned glance at the cash register.Fr: Elle savait que l'été était crucial pour leur petit café.En: She knew that summer was crucial for their little café.Fr: Beaucoup de touristes signifiaient plus de clients, mais aussi des dépenses accrues.En: Many tourists meant more customers, but also increased expenses.Fr: Émilie était déterminée à ce que le café ne traverse pas de difficultés financières.En: Émilie was determined to ensure that the café didn't face financial difficulties.Fr: Léon, quant à lui, était dans son élément.En: Léon, meanwhile, was in his element.Fr: Il adorait créer des boissons originales et expérimenter avec des sandwichs innovants.En: He loved creating original drinks and experimenting with innovative sandwiches.Fr: Aujourd'hui encore, il avait créé une nouvelle recette : un croissant avocat-feta qui avait déjà séduit quelques clients fidèles.En: Today again, he had created a new recipe: an avocado-feta croissant that had already won over a few loyal customers.Fr: Pour Léon, l'ambiance et la créativité étaient le cœur du café.En: For Léon, the atmosphere and creativity were the heart of the café.Fr: Toutefois, il était souvent en décalage avec les préoccupations pratiques d'Émilie.En: However, he was often out of sync with Émilie's practical concerns.Fr: Un jour, épuisée par la tension entre ses craintes et les projets audacieux de Léon, Émilie convint qu'ils devaient se parler sérieusement.En: One day, exhausted by the tension between her worries and Léon's bold projects, Émilie decided they needed to have a serious talk.Fr: En fin de matinée, elle proposa à Léon de la rejoindre dans la petite salle à l'arrière du café pour une réunion.En: Late in the morning, she suggested to Léon that he join her in the small room at the back of the café for a meeting.Fr: Léon accepta, bien que réticent à laisser l'effervescence du café.En: Léon agreed, though reluctant to leave the café's buzz.Fr: La discussion fut intense.En: The discussion was intense.Fr: Émilie expliqua calmement ses inquiétudes financières.En: Émilie calmly explained her financial concerns.Fr: Elle parla de nécessité de structure et d'efficacité.En: She spoke of the need for structure and efficiency.Fr: Léon, amusé mais respectueux, écouta et défendit sa vision : l'importance d'attirer les clients avec des idées nouvelles.En: Amused but respectful, Léon listened and defended his vision: the importance of attracting customers with new ideas.Fr: Pour lui, l'innovation était la clé du succès.En: For him, innovation was the key to success.Fr: Leurs échanges furent soudain interrompus par un vacarme venant de la salle principale.En: Their exchange was suddenly interrupted by a commotion coming from the main room.Fr: Un grand groupe de touristes venait d'entrer.En: A large group of tourists had just entered.Fr: Le café se remplit en un instant de voix joyeuses et de sons de chaises que l'on déplace.En: The café filled instantly with joyful voices and the sounds of chairs being moved.Fr: Émilie et Léon échangèrent un regard complice et sans un mot se précipitèrent en salle.En: Émilie and Léon exchanged a knowing look and without a word rushed to the main room.Fr: L'équipe ne suffirait pas.En: The team wouldn't be enough.Fr: Émilie prit en charge les commandes avec une efficacité redoutable, tandis que Léon s'occupa de la préparation des plats avec son habituelle créativité.En: Émilie took charge of the orders with remarkable efficiency, while Léon handled the dish preparations with his usual creativity.Fr: C'était comme une danse chorégraphiée.En: It was like a choreographed dance.Fr: Malgré le stress de la situation, le duo parvint à satisfaire tous les clients.En: Despite the stress of the situation, the duo managed to satisfy all the customers.Fr: Les applaudissements de quelques touristes joyeux récompensèrent leurs efforts.En: The applause from some joyful tourists rewarded their efforts.Fr: Quand le dernier client quitta le café en fin d'après-midi, Émilie vérifia la caisse, satisfaite.En: When the last customer left the café by late afternoon, Émilie checked the cash register, satisfied.Fr: La journée lumineuse avait été très rentable.En: The bright day had been very profitable.Fr: Remplis d'une nouvelle compréhension, Émilie et Léon s'assirent enfin, éreintés mais heureux.En: Filled with a newfound understanding, Émilie and Léon finally sat down, exhausted but happy.Fr: Émilie remercia Léon pour son énergie et sa créativité.En: Émilie thanked Léon for his energy and creativity.Fr: Léon, de son côté, reconnut qu'un peu de structure ne faisait pas de mal à leur entreprise.En: In turn, Léon acknowledged that a bit of structure didn't hurt their business.Fr: Ce jour-là, sous le ciel estival de Paris, ils réalisèrent ensemble qu'un équilibre entre structure et imagination était essentiel.En: That day, under the summer sky of Paris, they realized together that a balance between structure and imagination was essential.Fr: Désormais, le petit café proche de la Tour Eiffel accueillait ses visiteurs non seulement avec de la discipline mais aussi avec une pincée de magie créative chaque jour.En: From now on, the little café near the Tour Eiffel greeted its visitors not only with discipline but also with a sprinkle of creative magic each day. Vocabulary Words:the atmosphere: l'ambiancethe aromas: les arômesthe terrace: la terrassebustling: en effervescencemajestic: majestueusethe concern: la préoccupationthe cash register: la caisse enregistreuseincreased: accruesthe creativity: la créativitéthe practical concerns: les préoccupations pratiquesexhausted: épuiséebold: audacieuxthe discussion: la discussioncalmly: calmementthe need: la nécessitéamused: amusérespectful: respectueuxinnovation: l'innovationthe exchange: les échangesabruptly: soudaincommotion: vacarmefilled: remplitcomplicit: complicerushed: précipitèrentremarkable: redoutablechoreographed: chorégraphiéesatisfy: satisfairethe applause: les applaudissementsprofitable: rentableunderstanding: compréhension

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Cherry Blossoms and Life Lessons: A Day in Seoul's Heart Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-06-15-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 봄의 따스한 바람이 서울을 감싸고 있었다.En: The warm breeze of spring was enveloping Seoul.Ko: 남산 서울타워에 오른 길에는 벚꽃이 흐드러지게 피어 있었다.En: The path leading up to Namsan Seoul Tower was beautifully lined with cherry blossoms.Ko: 길가에는 관광객과 현지인들이 섞여 다니고 있었고, 그들의 웃음 소리가 희망으로 가득 찬 도시의 맥박과 같았다.En: Along the roadside, tourists and locals were mingling, and their laughter was like the hope-filled heartbeat of the city.Ko: 지호는 여동생 소연과 그의 친구 인호를 따라 남산 서울타워에 올랐다.En: Jiho climbed up Namsan Seoul Tower with his younger sister Soyeon and her friend Inho.Ko: 소연은 항상 모험을 즐기고 싶어 했지만, 건강이 약했다.En: Soyeon always wanted to enjoy adventures, but her health was fragile.Ko: 그래서 지호는 항상 그녀를 보살피며 걱정했다.En: So Jiho always took care of her and worried about her.Ko: 오늘은 너무도 특별한 날이었다.En: Today was a very special day.Ko: 소연에게 남산 타워의 가장 멋진 경치를 보여주고 싶었다.En: He wanted to show Soyeon the most fantastic view from Namsan Tower.Ko: 인호는 솜씨 좋게 길을 이끌며 말했다. "아, 봐 봐. 저기서 보는 서울의 전경은 정말 멋져."En: Leading the way deftly, Inho said, "Ah, look. The view of Seoul from here is truly magnificent."Ko: 지호와 소연은 그의 말에 따라 전망대에 올라갔다.En: Jiho and Soyeon followed his words and went up to the observatory.Ko: 도시의 활기가 발 아래로 펼쳐졌다.En: The city's vitality unfolded beneath them.Ko: 빛나는 햇살과 함께 탑에서 내려다보는 서울은 마치 꿈처럼 아름다웠다.En: With the shining sunlight, Seoul, as seen from the tower, was as beautiful as a dream.Ko: 하지만, 소연의 얼굴이 갑자기 창백해지기 시작했다.En: However, Soyeon's face suddenly began to turn pale.Ko: 그녀는 미간을 찌푸리며 무릎을 굽혔다.En: She furrowed her brow and bent her knees.Ko: "어지러워," 그녀가 힘겹게 속삭였다.En: "I'm dizzy," she whispered with difficulty.Ko: 지호는 빨리 그녀의 옆으로 달려가 손을 잡았다.En: Jiho quickly ran to her side and held her hand.Ko: "괜찮아? 소연, 여기에 앉아 봐." 그가 말했다.En: "Are you okay? Soyeon, try sitting here." he said.Ko: 소연은 고개를 저으며 일어나려 했지만, 곧 다시 쓰러질 듯 몸을 기댔다.En: Soyeon shook her head and tried to get up, but soon leaned back as if she were about to collapse.Ko: 인호는 곧바로 혼잡했던 인근의 출구 방향을 살피며 조언했다. "지호야, 이건 그냥 넘길 일이 아닌 것 같은데. 병원을 가자."En: Inho immediately checked the crowded exit nearby and advised, "Jiho, I don't think we can just shrug this off. We should go to the hospital."Ko: 하지만 소연은 약하게 손을 들어 시위하듯 말했다. "괜찮아. 좀 쉬면..."En: But Soyeon weakly raised her hand as if to protest, "I'm okay. I just need some rest..."Ko: 지호는 단호하게 말했다. "아니야. 지금 병원에 가 봐야 해." 그는 즉시 핸드폰을 꺼내어 구급차를 불렀다.En: Jiho said firmly, "No. We need to go to the hospital now." He immediately took out his phone and called for an ambulance.Ko: 마음 속에는 걱정과 두려움이 뒤섞여 있었다.En: His heart was a mix of worry and fear.Ko: 인호의 도움 덕분에, 소연은 금세 구급차에 실려 갔다.En: Thanks to Inho's help, Soyeon was quickly taken to the ambulance.Ko: 그녀는 빠르게 적절한 치료를 받을 수 있었다.En: She was able to receive appropriate treatment swiftly.Ko: 밤이 되자, 병원 침대에 누워있는 소연은 기운을 조금 차린 얼굴로 웃었다.En: By nightfall, lying in the hospital bed, Soyeon was smiling with a slightly more energetic face.Ko: "오빠, 이렇게까지 걱정하지 않아도 됐는데..."En: "Oppa, you didn't have to worry so much..."Ko: 지호는 그녀의 손을 꼭 쥐었다.En: Jiho held her hand tightly.Ko: "네가 아프면 어떡해. 건강이 가장 중요하니까. 하지만 곧 더 많은 모험을 떠날 수 있을 거야."En: "What if something happened to you? Health is the most important thing. But soon, you'll be able to go on more adventures."Ko: 소연은 고개를 끄덕였다.En: Soyeon nodded.Ko: 그날 이후로, 지호는 소중한 교훈을 얻었다.En: Since that day, Jiho learned a valuable lesson.Ko: 모험도 중요하지만, 무엇보다 건강과 안전이 가장 중요하다는 것을.En: Adventures are important, but above all, health and safety are the most important.Ko: 때론 그녀에게 경험을 허락할 필요가 있다는 것도 깨달았다.En: He also realized that sometimes it's necessary to allow her to experience things.Ko: 그렇게 가족의 사랑과 보살핌은 봄바람처럼 따뜻한 변화를 만들었다.En: In this way, the love and care within the family created a warm change like the spring breeze. Vocabulary Words:enveloping: 감싸고path: 길cherry blossoms: 벚꽃mingling: 섞여 다니고fragile: 약했다deftly: 솜씨 좋게observatory: 전망대vitality: 활기unfolded: 펼쳐졌다furrowed: 찌푸리며brow: 미간leaned back: 기댔다shrug this off: 그냥 넘길protest: 시위하듯firmly: 단호하게ambulance: 구급차swiftly: 빠르게energetic: 기운을 차린valuable: 소중한treatment: 치료appropriate: 적절한collapse: 쓰러질 듯pluck: 용기apthy: 무관심adventures: 모험heartbeat: 맥박pale: 창백해지기checked: 살피며exit: 출구promptly: 금세

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Dancing with Tradition: A Journey Through Jeju's Dano Festival Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-06-12-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 제주도의 늦은 봄, 화창한 날씨 속에 꽃들이 만개하고 있었다.En: In the late spring of Jeju Island, flowers were in full bloom under the sunny weather.Ko: 민서는 땅을 밟으며 미소를 지었다.En: Minseo smiled as she stepped on the ground.Ko: 그녀는 제주도에서 다노 축제를 즐기기 위해 왔다.En: She had come to Jeju Island to enjoy the Dano festival.Ko: 그녀의 옆에는 그녀의 어릴 적 친구 정환이 있었고, 전체 여행을 안내하는 제주 출신 가이드 지윤이 있었다.En: Beside her was her childhood friend Jeonghwan, and their guide, Jiyoon, who was from Jeju and led the entire trip.Ko: 민서는 한국의 전통을 깊이 배우고 싶었다.En: Minseo wanted to learn deeply about Korean traditions.Ko: 하지만 정환은 바닷가에서 쉬고 싶어 했다.En: However, Jeonghwan wanted to relax by the seaside.Ko: "민서야, 해변 가자.En: "Minseo, let's go to the beach.Ko: 빗자루 놀이보다 물놀이가 낫잖아,"라고 정환이 말했다.En: Playing in the water is better than broom games," Jeonghwan said.Ko: 하지만 민서는 고개를 저으며 말했다, "축제를 꼭 보고 싶어.En: But Minseo shook her head and said, "I really want to see the festival.Ko: 우리 조상들의 진짜 모습을 보고 싶어.En: I want to see the true aspects of our ancestors."Ko: "지윤은 그날의 일정을 설명했다.En: Jiyoon explained the day's itinerary.Ko: “오늘은 다노 축제입니다.En: "Today is the Dano festival.Ko: 제주의 고유한 전통을 배울 수 있어요.En: You can learn about Jeju's unique traditions.Ko: 무당춤도 있고, 전통 음식도 맛볼 수 있어요.En: There will be shaman dances, and you can also taste traditional foods."Ko: ”민서는 다노 축제에 참여하기로 마음을 굳혔다.En: Minseo resolved to participate in the Dano festival.Ko: 그들은 축제 현장으로 갔다.En: They went to the festival site.Ko: 현장은 사람들로 가득찼고, 흥겨운 음악이 흐르고 있었다.En: The place was crowded with people, and lively music was playing.Ko: 민서의 마음은 기대감으로 가득했다.En: Minseo's heart was filled with anticipation.Ko: 시간이 지나고, 가면을 쓴 무용수들이 로비로 들어왔다.En: As time passed, masked dancers entered the lobby.Ko: 그들의 춤은 생동감 넘치고 신비로웠다.En: Their dance was vibrant and mysterious.Ko: 갑자기 한 무용수가 민서에게 다가와서 가면을 건네주며 함께 춤추자고 제안했다.En: Suddenly, one dancer approached Minseo and handed her a mask, inviting her to dance together.Ko: 민서의 마음은 뛰기 시작했다.En: Minseo's heart began to race.Ko: 민서는 무대 위에서 춤을 추며 강렬한 감정을 느꼈다.En: Minseo felt intense emotions as she danced on stage.Ko: 그 순간, 그녀는 자신의 문화와 깊은 연결을 느꼈다.En: At that moment, she felt a deep connection with her culture.Ko: 눈물 한 방울이 그녀의 볼을 타고 흘렀다.En: A tear rolled down her cheek.Ko: 그녀는 한국인으로서의 자부심과 정체성을 더욱 확고히 하게 되었다.En: She solidified her pride and identity as a Korean.Ko: 축제가 끝나고, 민서는 지윤에게 말했다, "지윤씨, 오늘 정말 감사해요.En: After the festival ended, Minseo said to Jiyoon, "Thank you so much for today, Jiyoon.Ko: 가족과 내년에 꼭 다시 오고 싶어요.En: I definitely want to come again next year with my family."Ko: " 지윤은 웃으며 말했다, "언제든 환영해요.En: Jiyoon smiled and said, "You're welcome anytime."Ko: "정환은 민서를 바라보며 말했다, "진짜 보고 좋았네, 민서야.En: Jeonghwan looked at Minseo and said, "I'm really glad I saw it, Minseo.Ko: 네가 왜 여기에 온 건지 이제 알 것 같아.En: I think I understand why you came here now."Ko: "그리고 민서는 더욱 자신감 있고 문화의 중요성을 완전히 이해한 듯 보였다.En: And Minseo appeared more confident and had a complete understanding of the importance of culture.Ko: 그녀는 뿌리에 대한 책임을 느꼈고, 그 유산을 소중히 여길 것을 결심했다.En: She felt a responsibility towards her roots and decided to cherish that heritage.Ko: 제주의 밤하늘은 별로 가득했고, 민서의 마음은 따뜻하게 물들어 있었다.En: The night sky over Jeju was filled with stars, and Minseo's heart was warmly colored.Ko: 년말, 그들은 다시 돌아올 것이다.En: By the end of the year, they would return.Ko: 새로운 이야기를 위해, 그리고 뿌리를 깊게 느끼기 위해.En: For a new story, and to deeply feel their roots. Vocabulary Words:bloom: 만개하다festival: 축제guide: 가이드traditions: 전통shaman: 무당itinerary: 일정anticipation: 기대감masked: 가면을 쓴vibrant: 생동감 넘치는mysterious: 신비로운approached: 다가왔다inviting: 제안하다emotions: 감정connection: 연결pride: 자부심identity: 정체성cherish: 소중히 여기다heritage: 유산intense: 강렬한aspects: 모습resolved: 마음을 굳히다solidified: 확고히 하다responsibility: 책임roots: 뿌리lobby: 로비tears: 눈물welcome: 환영하다confidence: 자신감importance: 중요성stars: 별

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Artistic Triumph at Ganga Dussehra: Ravi's Resilient Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-06-10-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: गंगा के किनारे बनारस के घाटों का दृश्य बहुत ही सुंदर था।En: The scene at the Ganga riverbanks in Banaras was incredibly beautiful.Hi: सूर्य की किरणें गंगा की लहरों पर नाच रहीं थीं।En: Sunrays danced on the waves of the Ganga.Hi: वातावरण में अगरबत्तियों की सुगंध और भक्ति गीतों की गूंज से एक अलौकिक सा वातावरण बना था।En: The aroma of incense sticks and the echo of devotional songs created an almost otherworldly atmosphere.Hi: आज गंगा दशहरे का पर्व था, और यहाँ हर एक कोने में श्रद्धालुओं की भीड़ थी।En: Today was the festival of Ganga Dussehra, and there was a crowd of devotees everywhere.Hi: रवि घाट के किनारे खड़ा था, मन में एक गहरी उलझन लिए।En: Ravi stood by the riverbank, carrying a deep dilemma in his heart.Hi: वह एक प्रतिभाशाली कलाकार था, लेकिन उसके परिवार की आर्थिक सुरक्षा को लेकर चिंता भी थी।En: He was a talented artist, but he was also worried about his family's financial security.Hi: इस समय वह सोच में पड़ा था कि क्या वह अपनी कला को पूरा कर पाएगा।En: At this moment, he pondered whether he would be able to fulfill his artistic ambition.Hi: उसका काम गंगा दशहरे पर एक विशेष कला स्थापना तैयार करना था।En: His task was to prepare a special art installation for Ganga Dussehra.Hi: उसका लक्ष्य था कि वह इस स्थापना के जरिए आध्यात्म और परंपरा की सच्ची झलक दिखाएं।En: His goal was to showcase the true glimpse of spirituality and tradition through his work.Hi: लेकिन अचानक आई मूसलाधार बारिश ने उसकी योजना में बाधा डाल दी थी।En: However, a sudden downpour had disrupted his plans.Hi: इसके अलावा, संसाधन भी सीमित थे और काम की समयसीमा सिर पर थी।En: Moreover, resources were limited, and the deadline was looming.Hi: जैसे-जैसे त्योहार का दिन नजदीक आ रहा था, रवि के ऊपर दबाव और बढ़ता जा रहा था।En: As the day of the festival drew nearer, the pressure on Ravi continued to mount.Hi: परिवार के लोग निरंतर उसे अधिक व्यावहारिक दृष्टिकोण अपनाने का सुझाव दे रहे थे।En: His family kept advising him to adopt a more practical approach.Hi: रवि उलझन में था कि क्या वह अपनी कला में समझौता करे या फिर कुछ नई राह निकाले।En: Ravi was conflicted about whether he should compromise on his art or find a new path.Hi: उसी वक्त, अनाया और विक्रम, रवि के करीबी दोस्तों ने उसे हिम्मत दी।En: At that moment, his close friends Anaya and Vikram encouraged him.Hi: उन्होंने कहा, "रवि, तू जरूर कुछ नया कर सकता है।En: They said, "Ravi, you can definitely do something new.Hi: तेरी कला में जादू है, बस इसे महसूस कर।En: There's magic in your art, just feel it."Hi: "उस खास दिन, जब गंगा दशहरा का उत्सव अपने चरम पर था, रवि ने अपने चारों ओर देखा।En: On that special day, when the Ganga Dussehra celebration was at its peak, Ravi looked around.Hi: भक्तों की श्रद्धा और विश्वास ने उसे प्रेरणा दी।En: The devotion and faith of the devotees inspired him.Hi: उसने घाट पर बहे हुए रंग-बिरंगे फूलों, तुलसी की माला और मिट्टी के दिए देखे।En: He saw colorful flowers floating along the river, Tulsi garlands, and clay lamps.Hi: उसे महसूस हुआ कि उसकी स्थापना इन स्थानीय सामग्रियों के माध्यम से भी संभव है।En: He realized that his installation could be made possible using these local materials.Hi: रवि ने तेजी से काम करना शुरू किया।En: Ravi started working quickly.Hi: उसने फूलों और मालाओं से गंगा देवी की छवि तैयार की और दीपों से उसे सजाया।En: He created an image of Ganga Devi with flowers and garlands and decorated it with lamps.Hi: श्रद्धालुओं के बीच उसकी कृति देखने का सुरूर बढ़ा।En: Among the devotees, the excitement to see his creation grew.Hi: लोग उसकी कलाकृति के आध्यात्मिक और पारंपरिक पहलुओं की तारीफ करने लगे।En: People praised the spiritual and traditional aspects of his artwork.Hi: रवि की कला की प्रतिध्वनि उसके परिवार तक भी पहुंची।En: The echo of Ravi's art reached his family as well.Hi: उसके परिवार वालों ने भी उसकी कड़ी मेहनत और कला की सराहना की।En: His family members appreciated his hard work and artistry.Hi: उन्हें महसूस हुआ कि रवि सही रास्ते पर है।En: They realized that Ravi was on the right path.Hi: इस सफलता से रवि को अपनी कलात्मक आवाज पर विश्वास हुआ और यह भी समझ आया कि वह कला और परिवार दोनों के बीच संतुलन बना सकता है।En: With this success, Ravi gained confidence in his artistic voice and understood that he could maintain a balance between art and family.Hi: वह जान गया कि उसका दिल जिस चीज में लगे, उसमें सफलता पाने का सुख अनमोल होता है।En: He realized that the joy of succeeding in what his heart was set on was invaluable.Hi: बनारस के घाटों पर रवि की यह शानदार कला स्थापना अब हर आने वाले के ज़हन में बसी थी, और इसी संतोष के साथ वह नए संकल्पों का मसौदा तैयार कर चला गया।En: Banaras riverbanks now held Ravi's magnificent art installation in the minds of all who visited, and with this satisfaction, he set out to draft new resolutions. Vocabulary Words:riverbanks: घाटोंsunrays: सूर्य की किरणेंaroma: सुगंधdevotional: भक्तिotherworldly: अलौकिकfestival: पर्वdevotees: श्रद्धालुओंdilemma: उलझनfinancial: आर्थिकambition: लक्ष्यinstallation: स्थापनाspirituality: आध्यात्मtradition: परंपराdownpour: मूसलाधार बारिशlooming: सिर परpractical: व्यावहारिकcompromise: समझौताencouraged: हौसला दियाmagic: जादूfloating: बहे हुएgarlands: मालाएंclay lamps: मिट्टी के दिएlocal materials: स्थानीय सामग्रियोंdecorated: सजायाecho: प्रतिध्वनिappreciated: सराहनाartistry: कलात्मकताbalance: संतुलनinvaluable: अनमोलresolutions: संकल्पों

Fluent Fiction - French: Discovering Montmartre: A Photographer's Magical Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-06-10-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Le soleil brillait sur Montmartre.En: The sun shone on Montmartre.Fr: Thibault, un jeune photographe aspirant, marchait dans les rues pavées.En: Thibault, a young aspiring photographer, walked through the cobbled streets.Fr: À ses côtés, Camille, son amie pleine d'espoir, lui souriait.En: By his side, Camille, his hopeful friend, smiled at him.Fr: "Aujourd'hui, c'est la journée, Thibault.En: "Today is the day, Thibault.Fr: Tu trouveras ta caméra vintage," disait-elle avec enthousiasme.En: You will find your vintage camera," she said enthusiastically.Fr: Ils s'arrêtaient devant une boutique charmante.En: They stopped in front of a charming shop.Fr: La vitrine était remplie d'anciennes caméras, toutes plus élégantes les unes que les autres.En: The display window was filled with old cameras, each more elegant than the last.Fr: Là-bas, à l'intérieur, se tenait Elodie, la propriétaire.En: Inside, stood Elodie, the owner.Fr: Elle avait une allure à la fois mystérieuse et accueillante.En: She had an aura that was both mysterious and welcoming.Fr: Thibault entrait, le cœur palpitant.En: Thibault entered, his heart pounding.Fr: "Bonjour, je cherche une caméra qui m'inspirera," disait-il avec une pointe de nervosité.En: "Hello, I'm looking for a camera that will inspire me," he said with a hint of nervousness.Fr: Elodie souriait doucement.En: Elodie smiled gently.Fr: "Tu es au bon endroit.En: "You are in the right place.Fr: Chaque caméra ici a une histoire spéciale."En: Every camera here has a special story."Fr: Thibault parcourait les étagères.En: Thibault browsed the shelves.Fr: Il touchait délicatement les appareils, captivé par leur charme ancien.En: He touched the devices delicately, captivated by their old-world charm.Fr: Mais le doute s'insinuait.En: But doubt crept in.Fr: Quelle caméra choisir ?En: Which camera to choose?Fr: Chacune semblait lui murmurer un secret.En: Each seemed to whisper a secret to him.Fr: Camille l'encourageait.En: Camille encouraged him.Fr: "Écoute ton cœur, Thibault.En: "Listen to your heart, Thibault.Fr: Fais confiance à ton instinct."En: Trust your instinct."Fr: Elodie s'approchait alors, tenant une vieille caméra à la main.En: Elodie then approached, holding an old camera in her hand.Fr: "Celle-ci, un jour, saisit la beauté de Montmartre à travers les yeux d'un grand artiste.En: "This one, one day, captured the beauty of Montmartre through the eyes of a great artist.Fr: Peut-être qu'elle te parlera."En: Maybe it will speak to you."Fr: Thibault hésitait mais pressentait quelque chose de spécial.En: Thibault hesitated but sensed something special.Fr: Il prenait une grande inspiration et décidait.En: He took a deep breath and decided.Fr: "Je vais prendre celle-ci."En: "I will take this one."Fr: Avec sa nouvelle caméra, Thibault sortait, le sourire aux lèvres.En: With his new camera, Thibault stepped out, smiling.Fr: En peu de temps, il se retrouvait dans les rues animées de Montmartre, prêt à capturer la beauté autour de lui.En: In no time, he found himself in the lively streets of Montmartre, ready to capture the beauty around him.Fr: Lentement, en regardant à travers l'objectif, il sentait la confiance grandir en lui.En: Slowly, looking through the lens, he felt confidence grow within him.Fr: Montmartre, avec ses artistes de rue, ses cafés pittoresques et sa vue imprenable, devenait son sujet d'inspiration.En: Montmartre, with its street artists, picturesque cafes, and breathtaking views, became his source of inspiration.Fr: Ce jour-là, Thibault comprenait qu'il avait trouvé sa voix.En: That day, Thibault understood he had found his voice.Fr: Il apprenait à écouter son instinct et à voir le monde sous un nouveau jour.En: He learned to listen to his instinct and to see the world in a new light.Fr: Avec Camille à ses côtés et la sagesse d'Elodie en mémoire, il savait qu'il était prêt à embrasser sa créativité.En: With Camille by his side and Elodie's wisdom in mind, he knew he was ready to embrace his creativity.Fr: La journée touchait à sa fin, mais pour Thibault, c'était le début d'une nouvelle aventure.En: The day drew to a close, but for Thibault, it was the beginning of a new adventure.Fr: Son voyage artistique, enfin, était sur la bonne voie.En: His artistic journey was finally on the right track. Vocabulary Words:the sun: le soleilto shine: brillercobbled: pavéhopeful: pleine d'espoirdisplay window: la vitrinecharming: charmanteold-world charm: charme anciento browse: parcourirthe device: l'appareilto creep in: s'insinuerinstinct: l'instinctto capture: saisirto hesitte: hésiterto sense: pressentirthe camera: la caméravintage: vintageto encourage: encouragerto approach: s'approcherbreathtaking: imprenableto whisper: murmurerto inspire: inspirerartist: l'artisteto learn: apprendrenew light: nouveau jourwisdom: la sagessecreativity: la créativitéadventure: l'aventureartistic journey: voyage artistiqueto welcome: accueillirmysterious: mystérieuse

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Núria's Dawn Discovery: The Key to Montseny's Conservation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-06-09-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: A través del fullatge espès, els primers rajos de sol il·luminaven el sender del Parc Natural del Montseny.En: Through the dense foliage, the first rays of sun illuminated the path of the Parc Natural del Montseny.Ca: Núria, Jordi i Ramon es van obrir pas amb entusiasme.En: Núria, Jordi, and Ramon made their way with enthusiasm.Ca: L'estiu oferia el seu habitual concert matinal de cants d'ocells i fulles movent-se suaument amb el vent.En: The summer offered its usual morning concert of bird songs and leaves gently moving with the wind.Ca: Aquest era el seu terreny, on la passió de la Núria pel medi ambient brillava més.En: This was their terrain, where Núria's passion for the environment shone the brightest.Ca: —Avui hem de ser eficients —va dir la Núria—.En: "Today we need to be efficient," said Núria.Ca: Hem de trobar proves sòlides per al nostre estudi.En: "We must find solid evidence for our research."Ca: El seu objectiu era clar: recollir dades que ajudessin a protegir la biodiversitat del parc.En: Their goal was clear: to gather data that would help protect the park's biodiversity.Ca: Però la calor sufocant de l'onada d'estiu feia que cada pas fos un esforç.En: But the stifling heat of the summer wave made each step an effort.Ca: Les superioritats d'en Núria esperaven resultats ràpids, però les temperatures impredictibles complicaven la feina de camp.En: Núria's superiors expected quick results, but the unpredictable temperatures complicated the fieldwork.Ca: En Ramon, amb un somriure tranquil, li va dir: —Potser hauríem de reconsiderar l'horari.En: With a calm smile, Ramon said to her, "Perhaps we should reconsider the schedule.Ca: Treballar al matí i a la tarda seria més suportable.En: Working in the morning and afternoon would be more bearable."Ca: En Jordi, sempre pràctic, va estar d'acord: —És una bona idea, Núria.En: Jordi, always practical, agreed, "It's a good idea, Núria.Ca: Necessitem descansar.En: We need to rest.Ca: No podem arriscar errors.En: We can't risk making mistakes."Ca: La Núria, encara que conscient de la pressió, sabia que cuidar de l'equip era igual d'important.En: Núria, though aware of the pressure, knew that taking care of the team was just as important.Ca: Finalment, va decidir canviar l'horari.En: Finally, she decided to change the schedule.Ca: Era un risc, però valia la pena.En: It was a risk, but it was worth it.Ca: Quan la seva tasca va començar amb el so tranquil del riu a prop, la llum del sol encara era tènue.En: When their task started with the tranquil sound of the river nearby, the sunlight was still dim.Ca: Va ser llavors, mentre explorava una orquídia rara a l'alba, que la Núria va fer un descobriment increïble.En: It was then, while exploring a rare orchid at dawn, that Núria made an incredible discovery.Ca: Alguna cosa captivadora brillava entre les fulles; eren restes d'una espècie de papallona amenaçada.En: Something captivating glistened among the leaves; they were remnants of an endangered butterfly species.Ca: —Mireu això! —va cridar emocionada, assenyalant les pistes amb ulls brillants.En: "Look at this!" she cried excitedly, pointing to the clues with shining eyes.Ca: Aquell moment va canviar-ho tot.En: That moment changed everything.Ca: Les dades obtingudes reafirmaven la necessitat urgent de conservació al parc.En: The data obtained reaffirmed the urgent need for conservation in the park.Ca: La Núria, amb resultats sorprenents, va presentar el seu estudi complet.En: Núria, with surprising results, presented her complete study.Ca: Les seves descobertes van ser rebudes amb entusiasme.En: Her discoveries were met with enthusiasm.Ca: L'adaptació havia donat els seus fruits.En: The adaptation had borne fruit.Ca: Reconeixement i suport van arribar dels seus superiors, i el projecte de conservació es va posar en marxa amb força renovada.En: Recognition and support came from her superiors, and the conservation project was launched with renewed strength.Ca: Al final, la Núria va aprendre que cuidar-se i adaptar-se no era una derrota, sinó una via inesperada cap a l'èxit.En: In the end, Núria learned that taking care of oneself and adapting was not a defeat, but an unexpected path to success.Ca: El Montseny, amb tota la seva bellesa, seguiria essent un bastió de vida i esperança gràcies a la seva determinació.En: The Montseny, with all its beauty, would continue to be a bastion of life and hope thanks to her determination. Vocabulary Words:the foliage: el fullatgethe enthusiasm: l'entusiasmethe biodiversity: la biodiversitatthe heat wave: l'onada d'estiustifling: sufocantcomplicated: complicaventhe fieldwork: la feina de campthe schedule: l'horaribearable: suportablethe mistake: l'errorthe team: l'equipthe risk: el riscworth it: val la penathe task: la tascathe discovery: el descobrimentcaptivating: captivadorathe remnants: les restesendangered: amenaçadathe clues: les pistesreaffirmed: reafirmaventhe conservation: la conservacióthe support: el suportthe strength: la forçaunexpected: inesperadathe path: la viathe bastion: el bastióthe determination: la determinacióthe success: l'èxitthe environment: el medi ambientthe orchid: l'orquídia

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Rediscovering Roots: A Homecoming to Jerusalem's Western Wall Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-06-08-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: החיים בירושלים תמיד מתחילים עם קרן שמש חמה.En: Life in Jerusalem always begins with a warm ray of sunshine.He: אבן הזהב של הכותל המערבי נראית כאילו היא לוהטת באור השמש.En: The golden stone of the Western Wall looks as if it's burning in the sunlight.He: חודש יוני כבר בעיצומו, והקיץ שולט בעיר הקודש.En: The month of June is already in full swing, and summer rules the city of holiness.He: אנשים רבים התאספו במקום הקדוש, כל אחד עם תפילותיו ורגעיו השקטים.En: Many people have gathered at the sacred site, each with their prayers and quiet moments.He: אביב חזר לישראל לאחר כמה שנים של לימודים בחו"ל.En: Aviv has returned to Israel after several years of studying abroad.He: הוא התגעגע לבית, למשפחה, במיוחד לימי הילדות שבילה כאן, בכותל, עם הוריו וסבו.En: He missed home, family, and especially the childhood days he spent here, at the Wall, with his parents and grandfather.He: הוא חולם על חיבור מחודש לשורשים ולעברו.En: He dreams of reconnecting with his roots and past.He: היום הוא פוגש את נועה, בת דודתו, שהוקרה בליבה את כל מסורת המשפחה.En: Today he is meeting Noa, his cousin, who holds dearly in her heart the entire family tradition.He: היא חיה בירושלים, והמקום הפך להיות חלק מחייה היומיומיים.En: She lives in Jerusalem, and the place has become part of her daily life.He: היא חיכתה לו בקצה הכיכר, מחייכת, אורחי רוח הקיץ נשפכים על פניה.En: She waited for him at the edge of the plaza, smiling, the summer's gentle breeze touching her face.He: "שלום, אביב", היא אמרה בחום, "ברוך שובך!En: "Hello, Aviv," she said warmly, "welcome back!"He: ""שלום, נועה", אביב ענה, מרגיש קצת זר, אך גם מלא תקווה.En: "Hello, Noa," Aviv responded, feeling a bit like a stranger, yet full of hope.He: הם הולכים יחד לכיוון הכותל.En: They walk together toward the Wall.He: נועה תמיד אהבה ללמד את אביב על המנהגים והמסורות של המשפחה.En: Noa always loved teaching Aviv about the family customs and traditions.He: היא מציעה לו להניח ידיים על האבנים ולהתפלל.En: She suggests he place his hands on the stones and pray.He: היא מספרת לו על שורשים ומשמעות, על מקום מיוחד זה.En: She tells him about roots and meaning, about this special place.He: אביב מהסס.En: Aviv hesitates.He: הוא מרגיש כאילו הזמן בחו"ל הרחיק אותו מהזהות שהייתה לו פעם.En: He feels as though his time abroad distanced him from the identity he once had.He: אבל הוא יודע שעליו לנסות.En: But he knows he must try.He: לנסות להתחבר.En: Try to reconnect.He: הוא מסתכל על האנשים סביבו, שומע את קולות התפילה, ונושם עמוק.En: He looks at the people around him, hears the sounds of prayer, and takes a deep breath.He: הוא מניח יד על האבנים הקרות והמרגישות חיות תחת מגעו.En: He places his hand on the cold stones that feel alive under his touch.He: הוא מתפלל.En: He prays.He: פתאום, בין הרעש והשקט, הוא מרגיש זיקה עמוקה, חיבור לרגע הזה, למשפחה שלו ולכל התרבות שהוא הגיע ממנה.En: Suddenly, amidst the noise and silence, he feels a deep connection, a bond to this moment, to his family, and to the entire culture he came from.He: זהו רגע של הארה.En: It's a moment of enlightenment.He: הוא לוחש את שמות בני המשפחה בתפילתו, מרגיש את העבר וההווה במעין התפוצצות רגשות.En: He whispers the names of his family members in his prayer, feeling the past and present in a kind of emotional explosion.He: לאחר כמה רגעים, הוא פותח את עיניו.En: After a few moments, he opens his eyes.He: נועה מביטה בו בהבנה ובהשתתפות.En: Noa looks at him with understanding and empathy.He: "הבנתי עכשיו מה כל הטקסים והמסורות הללו באמת מתכוונים עבורי", אמר לה באושר ובעיניים נוצצות.En: "I understand now what all these rituals and traditions truly mean for me," he told her with happiness and sparkling eyes.He: נועה חייכה.En: Noa smiled.He: "אני שמחה לשמוע.En: "I'm glad to hear that.He: זהו מקום חשוב.En: It's an important place.He: עבורך, עבור המשפחה".En: For you, for the family."He: ביחד, הם הולכים לאט, סופגים את השקט ואת קולות התרנגולים מרחוק.En: Together, they walk slowly, absorbing the silence and the distant sounds of roosters.He: הם מתכננים להמשיך לחקור את שורשיהם, את המסורת המשפחתית.En: They plan to continue exploring their roots, the family tradition.He: הם מרגישים אחדות מחודשת.En: They feel a renewed unity.He: חבורת המשפחה שנאספה מחכה להם בצד.En: The gathered family group waits for them on the side.He: המפגש הופך לחגיגה של אחדות ושל חמלה.En: The meeting turns into a celebration of unity and compassion.He: אביב מרגיש שהוא חזר לא רק לבית, אלא גם לליבו שלו.En: Aviv feels that he has returned not only home but also to his own heart. Vocabulary Words:ray: קרןsacred: קדושabroad: חו"לreconnecting: חיבור מחודשtradition: מסורתedge: קצהstranger: זרdistanced: הרחיקidentity: זהותrituals: טקסיםenlightenment: הארהcompassion: חמלהbond: זיקהgathered: התאספוprayers: תפילותcustoms: מנהגיםhesitates: מהססrenewed: מחודשתabsorbing: סופגיםsparkling: נוצצותconnection: חיבורunity: אחדותexplosion: התפוצצותempathy: השתתפותplaza: כיכרcompassion: חמלהdescent: ירידהoverpowering: שולטBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Finding Her Voice: Freja's Summer of Friendship and Photos Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-06-06-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Det var en solfyldt lørdag i Nørrebro Park.En: It was a sunny Saturday in Nørrebro Park.Da: Græsset var grønt, og blomsterne stod i fuldt flor.En: The grass was green, and the flowers were in full bloom.Da: Københavnere fyldte parken med tæpper og picnickurve.En: Københavnere filled the park with blankets and picnic baskets.Da: Midt i dette livlige sceneri gik Freja med sit kamera om halsen.En: In the midst of this lively scene, Freja walked with her camera around her neck.Da: Hun havde planlagt denne picnic i flere uger og glædede sig til at have en dag med sine bedste venner, Søren og Astrid.En: She had planned this picnic for weeks and looked forward to spending a day with her best friends, Søren and Astrid.Da: De havde aftalt at mødes ved legepladsen.En: They had agreed to meet by the playground.Da: Freja så Søren først.En: Freja saw Søren first.Da: Han vinkede energisk, der kom han, med sin altid opløftende energi.En: He waved energetically, there he came, with his always uplifting energy.Da: "Hej Freja!"En: "Hi Freja!"Da: råbte han, "er solen ikke fantastisk i dag?"En: he shouted, "Isn't the sun amazing today?"Da: Freja smilede og nikkede.En: Freja smiled and nodded.Da: Kort efter sluttede Astrid sig til dem, mere stille, men med et kærligt smil.En: Shortly after, Astrid joined them, quieter, but with a loving smile.Da: De satte sig på et tæppe under træernes skygge.En: They sat on a blanket under the shade of the trees.Da: Søren begyndte hurtigt at fortælle om sine seneste eventyr.En: Søren quickly began to share his latest adventures.Da: Det var altid spændende at høre om hans rejser, men Freja følte sig ofte lidt usynlig, når han var i sit es.En: It was always exciting to hear about his travels, but Freja often felt a bit invisible when he was in high spirits.Da: Men denne dag var anderledes.En: But this day was different.Da: Freja ville sikre, at hendes stemme også blev hørt.En: Freja wanted to ensure her voice was also heard.Da: Hun havde en plan.En: She had a plan.Da: Mens de spiste deres smørrebrød og frugt, lyttede Freja til Søren og Astrid, men ventede på det rette øjeblik.En: As they ate their open-faced sandwiches and fruit, Freja listened to Søren and Astrid, waiting for the right moment.Da: Det kom, da Søren begyndte at tale om sommerplaner.En: It came when Søren started talking about summer plans.Da: Han foreslog strandture og festivaler, og der opstod en livlig diskussion.En: He suggested beach trips and festivals, and a lively discussion ensued.Da: Freja sugede vejret dybt ind og sagde med klar stemme, "Jeg har en idé."En: Freja took a deep breath and said in a clear voice, "I have an idea."Da: De andre stoppede op og så på hende.En: The others stopped and looked at her.Da: "Jeg vil gerne lave et fotoprojekt om venskab.En: "I want to create a photo project about friendship.Da: Vi kunne tage billeder hele sommeren og skabe en album.En: We could take pictures all summer and make an album.Da: Det ville være sjovt og specielt," foreslog hun.En: It would be fun and special," she suggested.Da: Der var en lille pause, men så nikkede Astrid med lys i øjnene.En: There was a little pause, but then Astrid nodded with light in her eyes.Da: "Det lyder fantastisk, Freja!En: "That sounds fantastic, Freja!Da: Jeg kan hjælpe med at skrive små historier til billederne," sagde hun.En: I can help write little stories for the photos," she said.Da: Søren klappede hende på skulderen.En: Søren patted her on the shoulder.Da: "Det bliver episk!En: "That will be epic!Da: Jeg glæder mig til at være model," grinede han.En: I look forward to being a model," he laughed.Da: Freja følte en varm glød indeni.En: Freja felt a warm glow inside.Da: Hendes idé blev accepteret, og for første gang følte hun virkelig, at hendes stemme var blevet hørt.En: Her idea was accepted, and for the first time, she truly felt that her voice was heard.Da: Denne sommer ville være fyldt med eventyr, men nu også med hendes kreative vision i centrum.En: This summer would be filled with adventures, but now also with her creative vision at the center.Da: Dagen i Nørrebro Park sluttede med latter og planer.En: The day in Nørrebro Park ended with laughter and plans.Da: Da solen begyndte at gå ned, vidste Freja, at denne sommer ville blive noget særligt.En: As the sun began to set, Freja knew that this summer would be something special.Da: Hun var ikke kun fotografen bag kameraet; hun var en vigtig del af deres gruppe.En: She was not just the photographer behind the camera; she was an important part of their group.Da: Og med det, var Freja's selvtillid vokset.En: And with that, Freja's confidence grew.Da: Hun vidste nu, at hendes venner satte pris på hendes bidrag og idéer.En: She now knew that her friends appreciated her contributions and ideas.Da: I dag havde hun fundet sin stemme blandt dem, hun holdt allermest af.En: Today, she had found her voice among those she cherished the most. Vocabulary Words:sunny: solfyldtgreen: grøntbloom: flormidst: midtlively: livligescene: scenerishade: skyggeadventures: eventyrinvisible: usynlighigh spirits: sit esensure: sikrebreathed: sugede vejretensued: opstodlively discussion: livlig diskussionwarm glow: varm glødheard: hørtcreative vision: kreative visionconfidence: selvtillidappreciated: satte pris påcontributions: bidragcherished: holdt alermest afplayground: legepladsenloving smile: kærligt smilopen-faced sandwiches: smørrebrødplans: planerepic: episkset: gå nedfilled: fyldtpicnic baskets: picnickurvealbum: album

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: From Curds to Connections: Lieke's Market Day Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-06-02-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De zon scheen fel boven de drukke markt van middeleeuws Utrecht.En: The sun shone brightly over the busy market of medieval Utrecht.Nl: De lucht was vol geuren van verse kruiden en geluiden van handelaars die hun koopwaar aanboden.En: The air was filled with the scents of fresh herbs and the sounds of vendors offering their wares.Nl: Lieke stond nerveus achter haar kraam, haar zelfgemaakte kazen keurig opgestapeld in rieten manden.En: Lieke stood nervously behind her stall, her homemade cheeses neatly stacked in wicker baskets.Nl: Vandaag was belangrijk; het was Pinksteren en de markt zou druk zijn met mensen die lekkernijen zochten voor hun feesten.En: Today was important; it was Pentecost and the market would be crowded with people looking for treats for their celebrations.Nl: Lieke dacht aan haar ouders die thuis waren, wachtend op het geld dat ze vandaag zou verdienen.En: Lieke thought of her parents at home, waiting for the money she would earn today.Nl: Ze voelde de druk.En: She felt the pressure.Nl: Gerrit en Matthijs, twee ervaren handelaars, stonden verderop en riepen luide aanbiedingen.En: Gerrit and Matthijs, two experienced traders, stood further down and called out loud offers.Nl: Hun prijzen waren laag, te laag voor Lieke om te matchen.En: Their prices were low, too low for Lieke to match.Nl: "Kom en probeer mijn kaas!"En: "Come and try my cheese!"Nl: riep ze, maar haar stem werd overschaduwd door die van de anderen.En: she cried, but her voice was overshadowed by the others.Nl: Plotseling, donkere wolken verzamelden zich boven de markt.En: Suddenly, dark clouds gathered above the market.Nl: De regen begon zachtjes, maar werd al snel een stortbui.En: The rain began softly but quickly turned into a downpour.Nl: Zelfzekere klanten vluchtten naar schuilplaatsen, en Lieke's hoop begon te vervagen.En: Confident customers fled to find shelter, and Lieke's hopes began to fade.Nl: Maar ze gaf niet op.En: But she didn't give up.Nl: Ze opende een kleine pot met haar speciale honingkaas en bood gratis proefstukjes aan aan de paar voorbijgangers die bleven.En: She opened a small jar of her special honey cheese and offered free samples to the few passersby who remained.Nl: "Proef deze kaas," zei ze met een glimlach.En: "Taste this cheese," she said with a smile.Nl: "Mijn oma gebruikte dit recept in de velden van het platteland."En: "My grandmother used this recipe in the fields of the countryside."Nl: Haar verhalen wekten nieuwsgierigheid op.En: Her stories sparked curiosity.Nl: Mensen stopten en luisterden terwijl ze vertelde over de zorg en liefde die in elke kaasmakenprocedure stak.En: People stopped and listened as she talked about the care and love that went into every cheese-making process.Nl: Haar passie werkte, het trok mensen aan die in de regen vol interesse luisterden.En: Her passion worked, attracting people who listened with interest even in the rain.Nl: Net toen de mensen zich begonnen te verzamelen, brak de storm in volle kracht los.En: Just as people began to gather, the storm unleashed its full force.Nl: Maar iets bijzonders gebeurde.En: But something special happened.Nl: Enkele klanten, die haar verhalen hadden gehoord, maakten zich niet druk om de regen.En: Some customers, who had heard her stories, didn't care about the rain.Nl: Ze kochten haar kaas, één na één, hun ogen vol bewondering.En: They bought her cheese, one by one, their eyes full of admiration.Nl: "Geef me er nog een, Lieke, het is de beste kaas die ik ooit heb geproefd!"En: "Give me another, Lieke, it's the best cheese I've ever tasted!"Nl: zei een klant enthousiast.En: said one customer enthusiastically.Nl: Lieke's manden raakten leeg, en haar hart vulde zich met dankbaarheid.En: Lieke's baskets emptied, and her heart filled with gratitude.Nl: Ondanks de regen en de druk was ze erin geslaagd.En: Despite the rain and the pressure, she had succeeded.Nl: Ze realiseerde zich dat haar vermogen om met mensen te verbinden door haar verhalen net zo waardevol was als de kaas zelf.En: She realized that her ability to connect with people through her stories was just as valuable as the cheese itself.Nl: Die dag leerde ze dat ze niet alleen een goede kaasmaker was, maar ook een verhalenverteller die de harten van mensen kon raken.En: That day, she learned that she was not only a good cheese maker but also a storyteller who could touch people's hearts.Nl: Toen de regen eindelijk stopte, stond Lieke onder haar kleurige luifel, omringd door nieuwe vrienden en een voldaan gevoel.En: When the rain finally stopped, Lieke stood under her colorful canopy, surrounded by new friends and a sense of fulfillment.Nl: Ze wist dat ze genoeg had verdiend voor haar familie, en nog belangrijker, ze had een manier gevonden om haar klanten meer te geven dan alleen kaas.En: She knew she had earned enough for her family, and more importantly, she had found a way to give her customers more than just cheese.Nl: Ze keerde huiswaarts met lege manden maar een vol hart, zeker dat ze haar plek had gevonden in de wereld.En: She returned home with empty baskets but a full heart, sure that she had found her place in the world. Vocabulary Words:shone: scheenbusy: drukkevendors: handelaarswares: koopwaarnervously: nerveusstall: kraamneatly: keurigwicker: rietenbaskets: mandenexperienced: ervarengathered: verzamelddownpour: stortbuishelter: schuilplaatsenfaded: vervagenpassersby: voorbijgangerssparked: wektencuriosity: nieuwsgierigheidcare: zorgpassion: passiegather: verzamelenunleashed: lossloegadmiration: bewonderinggratitude: dankbaarheidpressure: drukconnect: verbindenvaluable: waardevolfulfillment: voldaanreturned: huiswaartsempty: leegcolorful: kleurige

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Unearthing Vasa's Secrets: A Historian and Artist's Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-06-01-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Det var en varm sommardag på Vasamuseet i Stockholm.En: It was a warm summer day at the Vasamuseet in Stockholm.Sv: Solstrålar letade sig in genom de stora fönstren och belyste det gigantiska skeppet, Vasa, vars skugga vilade tungt över besökarna.En: Sunbeams filtered through the large windows, illuminating the gigantic ship, the Vasa, whose shadow lay heavily over the visitors.Sv: Lars, en ung historiker med brinnande intresse för Sveriges maritima historia, strosade runt tillsammans med Ella, en konstnär med ett öga för detaljer och en livlig fantasi.En: Lars, a young historian with a burning interest in Sweden's maritime history, strolled around together with Ella, an artist with an eye for details and a lively imagination.Sv: "I dag känns som en perfekt dag för upptäckter, eller hur, Ella?" sa Lars med ett leende.En: "Today feels like a perfect day for discoveries, don't you think, Ella?" said Lars with a smile.Sv: Ella log tillbaka.En: Ella smiled back.Sv: "Ja, kanske vi hittar något spännande."En: "Yes, maybe we'll find something exciting."Sv: De hade besökt museet många gånger, men idag kändes det annorlunda.En: They had visited the museum many times, but today felt different.Sv: Folkmassan omkring dem var upptagna med sina guider och kameror, men Lars och Ella letade efter något speciellt.En: The crowd around them were busy with their guides and cameras, but Lars and Ella were searching for something special.Sv: Plötsligt stannade Lars framför en gammal träplanka som verkade annorlunda jämfört med de andra utställda föremålen.En: Suddenly, Lars stopped in front of an old wooden plank that seemed different from the other exhibited objects.Sv: "Ser du det där?" frågade Lars och pekade på märkliga tecken ingraverade i plankan.En: "Do you see that?" asked Lars, pointing at strange characters engraved in the plank.Sv: Ella böjde sig närmare och såg på tecknen.En: Ella leaned closer and looked at the characters.Sv: "Det ser ut som ett meddelande," sade hon.En: "It looks like a message," she said.Sv: "Låt oss dokumentera det här," sa Lars och tog fram en liten anteckningsbok.En: "Let's document this," said Lars and took out a small notebook.Sv: Ella tog fram sitt skissblock och började rita.En: Ella took out her sketchpad and began to draw.Sv: De tillbringade timmar med att studera och diskutera meddelandet.En: They spent hours studying and discussing the message.Sv: Lars trodde att det kunde vara en ögonvittnesskildring från en besättningsman.En: Lars thought it could be an eyewitness account from a crew member.Sv: Ella skissade och försökte fånga känslan av de gamla tecknen på sitt papper.En: Ella sketched and tried to capture the feel of the old characters on her paper.Sv: När de delade sina teorier med museipersonalen möttes de av skepsis.En: When they shared their theories with the museum staff, they were met with skepticism.Sv: "Meddelandet är säkert bara en dekoration," sa en av tjänstemännen.En: "The message is probably just decoration," said one of the officials.Sv: Men Lars gav inte upp.En: But Lars did not give up.Sv: "Vi måste göra mer forskning. Finns det mer vi kan upptäcka?" sa han till Ella.En: "We must do more research. Is there more we can discover?" he said to Ella.Sv: Ella fortsatte att skapa detaljerade skisser av inskriptionen och hela skeppsmiljön.En: Ella continued to create detailed sketches of the inscription and the entire ship environment.Sv: Hennes konstnärliga öga letade efter dolda ledtrådar i sina teckningar, medan Lars grävde i historiska dokument.En: Her artistic eye searched for hidden clues in her drawings, while Lars dug into historical documents.Sv: Slutligen, på Midsommarafton, vilket var en kväll fylld av ljus och festlighet, samlades museistyrelsen för att höra Lars och Ellas presentation.En: Finally, on Midsommarafton, which was an evening filled with light and festivity, the museum board gathered to hear Lars and Ella's presentation.Sv: Lars visade sina forskningsresultat och Ella presenterade sina fängslande teckningar.En: Lars showcased his research findings, and Ella presented her captivating drawings.Sv: De utmanade den etablerade berättelsen om Vasa.En: They challenged the established narrative of the Vasa.Sv: "Det här kan förändra hela perspektivet på skeppets historia," förklarade Lars med övertygelse.En: "This could change the entire perspective on the ship's history," explained Lars with conviction.Sv: Efter presentationen diskuterade museets styrelse länge.En: After the presentation, the museum board discussed for a long time.Sv: Till slut sa ordföranden. "Vi kommer att undersöka detta vidare. Ert arbete är imponerande."En: Finally, the chairperson said, "We will investigate this further. Your work is impressive."Sv: Lars kände en våg av självförtroende.En: Lars felt a wave of confidence.Sv: Hans efterforskningar var betydelsefulla.En: His research was significant.Sv: Ella, med stolthet i blicken, förberedde sina skisser för en framtida utställning.En: Ella, with pride in her eyes, prepared her sketches for a future exhibition.Sv: Hon hade lärt sig att förena fakta med konstnärlig uttryckskraft.En: She had learned to unite facts with artistic expression.Sv: När de gick ut från museet denna midsommarafton kändes natten full av möjligheter.En: As they walked out of the museum this midsommarafton, the night felt full of possibilities.Sv: Genom deras upptäckter hade både Lars och Ella hittat nya vägar att följa sina passioner och förändra hur vi ser på historien.En: Through their discoveries, both Lars and Ella had found new paths to follow their passions and alter how we perceive history.Sv: Vasa skeppets skugga, en gång en tyst observatör, hade nu en ny historia att berätta.En: The Vasa ship's shadow, once a silent observer, now had a new story to tell. Vocabulary Words:illuminating: belystegigantic: gigantiskashadow: skuggahistorian: historikermaritime: maritimastrolled: strosadedetails: detaljerimagination: fantasidiscovery: upptäcktvisitor: besökareplank: träplankaengraved: ingraveradecharacters: teckendocument: dokumenteraeyewitness: ögonvittneskepticism: skepsisresearch: forskninginscription: inskriptionhidden: doldahistorical: historiskafestivity: festlighetshowcased: visadenarrative: berättelseperspective: perspektivconviction: övertygelsechairperson: ordförandesignificant: betydelsefullaexpression: uttryckskraftpossibilities: möjligheterobserver: observatör

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Voices of Change: Shaping Elections at the Beit Knesset Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-05-31-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: היום היה יום מיוחד בבית הכנסת.En: Today was a special day at the Beit Knesset.He: זה היה יום הבחירות, והמקום היה מלא באנשים שהגיעו להצביע.En: It was election day, and the place was filled with people who came to vote.He: קישוטים לכבוד חג השבועות עיטרו את הקירות, והאווירה הייתה משולבת בין ציפייה למתיחות.En: Decorations for the Chag Shavuot adorned the walls, and the atmosphere was a mix of anticipation and tension.He: אריאל עמדה ליד דלת הכניסה, מביטה בהמולה.En: Ariel stood by the entrance door, watching the hustle and bustle.He: היא הרגישה מבולבלת מהמצב הפוליטי בארץ, אבל גם הייתה נחרצת בדעתה למצוא דרך להשפיע.En: She felt confused by the political situation in the country, but she was also determined to find a way to make a difference.He: נועם הצטרף אליה במהרה.En: Noam joined her shortly.He: אף שהוא רצה שהיום יסתיים בלי בעיות, גם הוא לא יכול היה למנוע את תחושת החרדה שכרסמה בו.En: Even though he wanted the day to end without problems, he couldn't stop the sense of anxiety that gnawed at him.He: "נמאס לי להרגיש שהקול שלי לא משנה," אמרה אריאל בקול רם.En: "I'm tired of feeling like my voice doesn't matter," Ariel said loudly.He: נועם הסתכל עליה בהבנה.En: Noam looked at her with understanding.He: הוא הרגיש פחד מהתוצאות האפשריות, אבל גם ידע שהשינוי יכול להיות חיובי.En: He felt fear about the possible outcomes, but he also knew that change could be positive.He: "את יכולה לקחת חלק פעיל בשינוי הזה," אמר נועם.En: "You can take an active part in this change," Noam said.He: "אבל גם צריך לחשוב על היציבות העתידית."En: "But you also need to think about future stability."He: אריאל החליטה שהיא לא יכולה להישאר שקטה.En: Ariel decided she couldn't stay silent.He: היא החלה לדבר עם האנשים שעמדו בתור לקלפיות, לשכנע אותם לחשוב על הבחירות כנושא של שינוי ותיקון.En: She began speaking with the people standing in line for the polls, trying to persuade them to think of the elections as a subject of change and reform.He: נועם, למרות חששותיו, החליט לעמוד לצידה של אריאל ולתמוך בה.En: Noam, despite his fears, decided to stand by Ariel and support her.He: השיחות בין המצביעים הפכו לוויכוחים סוערים.En: The conversations among the voters turned into heated debates.He: בבית הכנסת נוצרה תחושת החיוניות וההתעוררות.En: A sense of vitality and awakening was created in the Beit Knesset.He: אנשים החלו להביע את דעותיהם בקול רם, והדיון העמיק.En: People began to express their opinions loudly, and the discussion deepened.He: אריאל ונועם אתגרו זה את זה, ולבסוף מצאו את השותפות בין שאיפותיהם האישיות לטובת הכלל.En: Ariel and Noam challenged each other and eventually found the partnership between their personal aspirations for the greater good.He: בסופו של דבר, הקהילה התכנסה יחד לדיון גדול.En: Ultimately, the community gathered together for a large discussion.He: התחושה הייתה שהם יכולים להשפיע ולשנות באמת.En: The feeling was that they could truly influence and bring change.He: אריאל ונועם הרגישו חזקים ומתואמים יותר מתמיד.En: Ariel and Noam felt stronger and more in sync than ever.He: הם הבינו שהקול שלהם חשוב ושהם הפכו לחלק ממשהו גדול יותר.En: They understood that their voice was important and that they had become part of something bigger.He: השמש שקעה וברקע נשמעו תפילות חג השבועות.En: The sun set, and in the background, the prayers of Chag Shavuot were heard.He: אריאל הבינה שהיא יכולה לשנות את המציאות. ונועם למד לפזר את הפחדים ולהאמין בכוח שלו להשפיע וליצור שינוי אמיתי.En: Ariel realized she could change reality, and Noam learned to dispel his fears and believe in his power to influence and create real change. Vocabulary Words:special: מיוחדelection: הבחירותadorned: עיטרוanticipation: ציפייהtension: מתיחותhustle: המולהdetermined: נחרצתdifference: השפעהanxiety: חרדהgnawed: כרסמהoutcomes: תוצאותstability: יציבותsilent: שקטהpersuade: לשכנעpolls: קלפיותdebates: ויכוחיםvitality: חיוניותawakening: התעוררותaspirations: שאיפותpartnership: שותפותinfluence: להשפיעsync: מתואמיםbackground: ברקעprayers: תפילותreality: מציאותdispel: לפזרcreate: ליצורcommunity: קהילהpositive: חיוביstanding in line: עמדו בתורBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Bonds Beyond Ballots: Navigating Change in Catalonia Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-05-31-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El sol de la primavera escalfa suaument la petita vila catalana.En: The spring sun gently warms the small catalana village.Ca: Els ocells canten mentre Jordi camina pels carrers de llambordes, dirigint-se cap al local electoral.En: Birds sing as Jordi walks along the cobblestone streets, heading toward the polling station.Ca: És un edifici històric, ple de records i alhora ple de futur.En: It is a historic building, full of memories but also full of the future.Ca: Les pancartes de colors alegren l'entrada, mentre els ciutadans es disposen a votar.En: Colorful banners brighten the entrance as citizens prepare to vote.Ca: Davant la porta, Jordi troba Mercè, la seva amiga de tota la vida.En: In front of the door, Jordi finds Mercè, his lifelong friend.Ca: Mercè està remenant el seu mòbil amb un gest inquiet, i somriu lleument en veure Jordi.En: Mercè is fiddling with her phone with an anxious gesture, and she smiles slightly upon seeing Jordi.Ca: Ell s'atura uns segons, sospirant.En: He pauses for a few seconds, sighing.Ca: Sap que aquesta trobada portarà una conversa intensa.En: He knows this encounter will lead to an intense conversation.Ca: "Bon dia, Mercè," diu Jordi, intentant mantenir el to alegre.En: "Good morning, Mercè," says Jordi, trying to keep a cheerful tone.Ca: "Bon dia, Jordi," respon ella, amb el mateix somriure forçat.En: "Good morning, Jordi," she replies, with the same forced smile.Ca: "Avui és un dia important, no?En: "Today is an important day, isn't it?"Ca: ""Sí, necessitem canvi, però també estabilitat," comenta Jordi, amb la mirada cap a les persones que entren i surten del local.En: "Yes, we need change, but also stability," comments Jordi, looking at the people coming in and out of the polling station.Ca: Mercè es mossega el llavi per contenir les seves paraules.En: Mercè bites her lip to hold back her words.Ca: "No podem avançar sense canviar, Jordi.En: "We can't move forward without changing, Jordi.Ca: És per això que estic aquí.En: That's why I'm here."Ca: "Jordi assenteix, entenen el punt de vista de Mercè, però també sentint la seva pròpia convicció.En: Jordi nods, understanding Mercè's point of view but also feeling his own conviction.Ca: "Mercè, sempre he valorat com hem mantingut aquesta vila.En: "Mercè, I've always valued how we have maintained this village.Ca: Les tradicions mantenen la nostra identitat.En: Traditions keep our identity."Ca: "Ella exhala profondament, frustrada.En: She exhales deeply, frustrated.Ca: "No podem viure només del passat, Jordi.En: "We can't live only from the past, Jordi.Ca: El món ha canviat, i ho hem de fer també.En: The world has changed, and we must too."Ca: "El silenci es fa dens entre els dos amics.En: Silence becomes heavy between the two friends.Ca: Jordi decideix parlar del seu pare, un home que havia lluitat per mantenir la terra i la seva herència.En: Jordi decides to talk about his father, a man who had fought to preserve the land and his heritage.Ca: "El meu pare sempre deia que el canvi havia de ser amb consideració i respecte per al que tenim.En: "My father always said that change had to be with consideration and respect for what we have."Ca: "Mercè mira a Jordi, veient l'homes que s'ha convertit.En: Mercè looks at Jordi, seeing the man he has become.Ca: "Jordi, la meva passió per canviar-ho tot ve de voler un futur millor per als nostres fills, per a tothom.En: "Jordi, my passion for changing everything comes from wanting a better future for our children, for everyone."Ca: "La conversa s'intensifica, i Mercè finalment qüestiona: "Creus que la nostra amistat pot sobreviure a tot això?En: The conversation intensifies, and Mercè finally questions: "Do you think our friendship can survive all this?"Ca: "Jordi, amb el cor en un puny, diu: "Mercè, hem tingut massa records junts.En: Jordi, with his heart in his throat, says, "Mercè, we've had too many memories together.Ca: No podem deixar que això ens separi.En: We can't let this separate us."Ca: "Després d'un moment de reflexió, Mercè somriu, amb la seva calidesa habitual tornant a aflorar.En: After a moment of reflection, Mercè smiles, her usual warmth resurfacing.Ca: "Què tal si treballem junts en un projecte comunitari?En: "How about we work together on a community project?Ca: Potser podem trobar una manera d'unir el millor del passat i el futur.En: Maybe we can find a way to unite the best of the past and the future."Ca: "Jordi, alleujat, respon: "Sí, m'agradaria molt, Mercè.En: Jordi, relieved, replies, "Yes, I would really like that, Mercè.Ca: Potser aquest és el canvi que necessitem.En: Maybe that's the change we need."Ca: "Es miren als ulls, amb renovada esperança.En: They look each other in the eye, with renewed hope.Ca: Al sortir del local electoral, caminen costat a costat, amb la promesa de mantenir la seva amistat per sobre de les diferències polítiques.En: As they leave the polling station, they walk side by side, with the promise to keep their friendship above political differences.Ca: El sol brilla més fort, i un nou sentit de compromís floreix entre ells, com les flors de primavera.En: The sun shines brighter, and a new sense of commitment blooms between them, like the spring flowers. Vocabulary Words:the spring: la primaverathe village: la vilathe street: el carrerthe polling station: el local electoralthe banner: la pancartathe citizen: el ciutadàthe gesture: el gestthe lip: el llavithe silence: el silencithe friendship: l'amistatthe world: el mónthe change: el canvithe tradition: la tradicióthe identity: la identitatthe memory: el recordthe heritage: l'herènciathe future: el futurthe encounter: la trobadathe consideration: la consideracióthe respect: el respectethe conversation: la conversathe father: el parethe child: el fillthe hope: l'esperançathe commitment: el compromísthe project: el projectethe past: el passatthe flower: la florthe change: el canvithe warmth: la calidesa

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Casting Votes & Traditions: A Swedish National Day Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-05-31-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Solen sken över den livfulla bytorget.En: The sun shone over the lively village square.Sv: Svenska flaggor fladdrade i den milda vårbrisen.En: Svenska flags fluttered in the gentle spring breeze.Sv: Dagarna var ljusare och festligare, för den svenska nationaldagen närmade sig.En: The days were brighter and more festive, as the svenska nationaldagen approached.Sv: Olle stoppade upp för ett ögonblick och tog ett djupt andetag.En: Olle paused for a moment and took a deep breath.Sv: Han kände en blandning av stolthet och lite nervositet.En: He felt a mix of pride and a bit of nervousness.Sv: Idag var en viktig dag av två anledningar: det var hans första lokala val att rösta i, och hans dotter Klara hade just tagit studenten.En: Today was an important day for two reasons: it was his first local election to vote in, and his daughter Klara had just graduated.Sv: Hon stod bredvid honom, klädd i den traditionella studentmössan, med ett brett leende och en krans av blommor runt halsen.En: She stood next to him, dressed in the traditional graduation cap, with a broad smile and a garland of flowers around her neck.Sv: "Pappa, jag kan inte vänta med att fira med mina vänner," sa Klara, ögonen glittrande av förväntan.En: "Dad, I can't wait to celebrate with my friends," Klara said, her eyes sparkling with anticipation.Sv: Olle log, men hans hjärta bar på en tyngd.En: Olle smiled, but his heart carried a weight.Sv: Han ville så gärna visa Klara hur viktigt det var att rösta.En: He wanted so much to show Klara how important it was to vote.Sv: På andra sidan torget stod Maja, Olles mor.En: On the other side of the square stood Maja, Olle's mother.Sv: Hon hade varit med om många val.En: She had experienced many elections.Sv: Hennes visdom var en skatt, och hennes historier kunde fascillera vilken lyssnare som helst.En: Her wisdom was a treasure, and her stories could fascinate any listener.Sv: "Kom, vi går till vallokalen först," föreslog Olle försiktigt.En: "Come, let's go to the polling station first," suggested Olle gently.Sv: Klara såg tveksamt på honom.En: Klara looked at him hesitantly.Sv: "Men pappa, jag vill inte missa studentfesten," svarade hon och såg lockad ut mot sina vänner som vinkade från ett hörn.En: "But dad, I don't want to miss the graduation party," she replied, glancing longingly at her friends waving from a corner.Sv: Maja närmade sig dem, hennes steg lugna och stadiga.En: Maja approached them, her steps calm and steady.Sv: "Klara, när jag var ung, betydde valet frihet och förändring.En: "Klara, when I was young, the election meant freedom and change.Sv: Jag hoppas du en dag kan känna samma sak," sa hon med en varm röst.En: I hope you can feel the same one day," she said with a warm voice.Sv: Olles hjärta mjuknade, men han höll fast vid sin övertygelse.En: Olle's heart softened, but he remained firm in his conviction.Sv: "Jag lovar, vi kommer att fira stort efteråt," sa han till Klara.En: "I promise, we'll celebrate big afterwards," he told Klara.Sv: "Men just nu vill jag att du ser vad det innebär att rösta."En: "But right now, I want you to see what it means to vote."Sv: Tillsammans gick de mot den lilla röda byggnaden i mitten av torget.En: Together they walked toward the small red building in the middle of the square.Sv: Det var en kö av människor som väntade, och stämningen var förväntansfull.En: There was a line of people waiting, and the atmosphere was expectant.Sv: Olle såg ner på Klara och sa, "Vet du varför den svenska nationaldagen är viktig, inte bara som en fest?"En: Olle looked down at Klara and said, "Do you know why the svenska nationaldagen is important, not just as a festivity?"Sv: Klara skakade på huvudet.En: Klara shook her head.Sv: Olle fortsatte: "Vi firar demokratins och röstningens betydelse.En: Olle continued, "We celebrate the importance of democracy and voting.Sv: Det är att uttrycka vår åsikt och påverka framtiden."En: It's about expressing our opinion and influencing the future."Sv: I det ögonblicket såg Klara rösten i ett nytt ljus.En: In that moment, Klara saw voting in a new light.Sv: Hon sneglade mot sina vänner igen men stannade sedan beslutsamt bredvid sin pappa.En: She glanced at her friends again but then resolutely stayed by her dad's side.Sv: "Okej, pappa," sa hon leende, "jag vill rösta med dig."En: "Okay, dad," she said smiling, "I want to vote with you."Sv: Medan de röstade tillsammans i den lilla vallokalen, såg Klara stolt på när Olle förklarade valsedlarna och processen.En: As they voted together in the small polling station, Klara looked on proudly as Olle explained the ballots and the process.Sv: När de var klara, kände hon en glädje som inte bara var för studenten, utan för att ha delat något viktigt med sin far.En: When they were finished, she felt a joy not just for graduation, but also for sharing something important with her father.Sv: När de steg ut ur lokalen sken solen fortfarande, ännu ljusare än förut.En: As they stepped out of the polling station, the sun still shone, even brighter than before.Sv: Olle lade armen om Klara och sa, "Du har nu röstat i ditt första val.En: Olle put his arm around Klara and said, "You've now voted in your first election.Sv: Nu är du redo för både livet och fest."En: Now you're ready for both life and celebration."Sv: Klara log och kramade sin far.En: Klara smiled and hugged her father.Sv: Maja, som hade växlat några ord med en gammal vän, anslöt sig till dem.En: Maja, who had exchanged a few words with an old friend, joined them.Sv: Med en blick full av stolthet sa hon, "Du gjorde rätt, Olle.En: With a look full of pride, she said, "You did the right thing, Olle.Sv: Och du visar redan vishet, Klara."En: And you're already showing wisdom, Klara."Sv: Med ett hjärta fyllt av gemensam förståelse gick de tillsammans, redo att både fira och ära det som verkligen betydde.En: With hearts full of mutual understanding, they walked together, ready to both celebrate and honor what truly mattered. Vocabulary Words:fluttered: fladdradeapproached: närmade sighesitantly: tveksamtconviction: övertygelsescarred: såradanticipated: förväntangarland: kransvolition: viljaexpress: uttryckainfluence: påverkafestivity: festlighetresolutely: beslutsamtglanced: snegladehesitancy: tvekansteadily: stadigtwisdom: visdompride: stolthetfascinate: fascilleraanticipation: förväntansteadfast: orubbligmomentarily: ögonblickligenresolve: beslutsamhetfreedom: frihetdemocracy: demokratireflection: eftertankeemerge: framträdaballots: valsedlarillumination: upplysthetmutual: gemensamhonor: ära

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Sindre's Big Bet: Rising as Poker's New Star in Oslo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-05-30-22-34-01-no Story Transcript:No: I den elegante ballsalen med tykke mahogni-møbler i Oslo, var luften fylt med forventning.En: In the elegant ballroom with thick mahogany furniture in Oslo, the air was filled with anticipation.No: Det var vår, og lukten av friske blomster strømmet inn fra det åpne vinduet.En: It was spring, and the scent of fresh flowers streamed in from the open window.No: Konstitusjonsdagen var like rundt hjørnet, og byen hadde kledd seg i sine beste farger.En: Constitution Day was just around the corner, and the city had dressed in its finest colors.No: I en av salongene satt Sindre.En: In one of the lounges sat Sindre.No: Han hadde aldri deltatt i en så stor pokerturnering før.En: He had never participated in such a large poker tournament before.No: Hendene hans var klamme, men han visste hva som sto på spill.En: His hands were clammy, but he knew what was at stake.No: Familien trengte pengene.En: The family needed the money.No: Han hadde trent, lest bøker, og ventet på dette øyeblikket.En: He had practiced, read books, and waited for this moment.No: Nå var han her, blant Norges pokerelite.En: Now he was here, among Norway's poker elite.No: Ved bordet møtte han noen av de mest kjente ansiktene.En: At the table, he met some of the most well-known faces.No: Blant dem satt Ingrid, en legende innen poker.En: Among them sat Ingrid, a legend in poker.No: Ingrid observerte Sindre nøye.En: Ingrid observed Sindre closely.No: Hun kjente igjen det bestemte glimt i hans øyne.En: She recognized the determined gleam in his eyes.No: Hun hadde sett mange nykommere før, men det var noe annet ved ham.En: She had seen many newcomers before, but there was something different about him.No: Hun visste at hun måtte være på vakt.En: She knew she had to be on guard.No: Spillet begynte.En: The game began.No: Brikker klirret mot den grønne filtduken.En: Chips clinked against the green felt cloth.No: Sindre spilte forsiktig, men han visste at han måtte ta sjanser.En: Sindre played cautiously, but he knew he had to take risks.No: Han så sitt snitt i en avgjørende hånd.En: He saw his opportunity in a decisive hand.No: Et lite bluff, tenkte han, kunne bringe han nærmere seieren.En: A little bluff, he thought, could bring him closer to victory.No: Ingrid merket endringen i Sindres spill.En: Ingrid noticed the change in Sindre's play.No: Hun kunne se hans uvanlige trekk.En: She could see his unusual moves.No: Han brøt med normene.En: He broke with norms.No: Dette var en utfordring hun ikke hadde forventet.En: This was a challenge she hadn't expected.No: Hun endret også sin strategi.En: She changed her strategy as well.No: Det var første gang på lenge hun faktisk følte seg litt nervøs.En: It was the first time in a long time she actually felt a little nervous.No: Kortene ble delt, innsatsene gjort.En: The cards were dealt, the bets made.No: Det var det store øyeblikket.En: It was the big moment.No: Sindre følte hjertet hamre i brystet.En: Sindre felt his heart pounding in his chest.No: Det var nå eller aldri.En: It was now or never.No: Han satset alt, stolte på instinktene sine.En: He went all in, trusted his instincts.No: Ingrid holdt paa pokerfjeset, men inni seg kjente hun et sug av spenning.En: Ingrid maintained her poker face, but inside she felt a surge of excitement.No: Dette var et spill verdt å huske.En: This was a game to remember.No: Til slutt, da siste kort var snudd, skjønte alle hva som hadde skjedd.En: In the end, when the last card was turned, everyone realized what had happened.No: Sindre hadde vunnet.En: Sindre had won.No: Gruppen rundt bordet holdt pusten før de brøt ut i applaus.En: The group around the table held their breath before bursting into applause.No: Ingrid lente seg tilbake i stolen og smilte.En: Ingrid leaned back in her chair and smiled.No: Hun rakte ut hånden mot Sindre.En: She reached out her hand to Sindre.No: "Gratulerer," sa hun, ekte beundring i stemmen.En: "Congratulations," she said, genuine admiration in her voice.No: "Du er virkelig dyktig.En: "You're truly skilled."No: "Sindre pustet lettet ut og ristet hennes hånd.En: Sindre breathed a sigh of relief and shook her hand.No: "Takk," svarte han, ydmyk.En: "Thank you," he replied, humble.No: Han visste at han hadde overvunnet både spillere og tvilen i seg selv.En: He knew he had overcome both the players and the doubt within himself.No: Sindre forlot klubben med et nytt funnet selvtillit og respekten han aldri trodde han kunne oppnå så raskt.En: Sindre left the club with newfound confidence and the respect he never thought he could achieve so quickly.No: Ingrid satt igjen ved bordet, tenkende.En: Ingrid remained at the table, pensive.No: Hun så nå frem til flere slike utfordringer som kunne gi henne nye perspektiver.En: She now looked forward to more such challenges that could offer new perspectives.No: Da han gikk ut i vårsolen, så han flaggene vaie stolt i vinden.En: As he stepped out into the spring sunshine, he saw the flags waving proudly in the wind.No: Dette var bare begynnelsen.En: This was just the beginning.No: I dag hadde han ikke bare vunnet et spill, men også en ny identitet som pokerens stigende stjerne.En: Today, he had not only won a game but also earned a new identity as poker's rising star. Vocabulary Words:elegant: eleganteballroom: ballsalenanticipation: forventningstreamed: strømmetclamy: klammeelite: elitelegend: legendedetermined: bestemtegleam: glimtbluff: bluffunusual: uvanligenorms: normenechallenge: utfordringinstincts: instinktenemaintained: holdtsurge: sugadmiration: beundringgenuine: ektehumble: ydmykconfidence: selvtillitpensive: tenkendeperspectives: perspektiveridentity: identitetdetermination: besluttsomhetapplause: applaustournament: turneringscenario: scenarioesteem: respektnervous: nervøsovercome: overvunnet

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: High Stakes at Macau: Li Ming's Daring Gambit Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-05-30-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在澳门这个繁华的城市，灯光璀璨。En: In the bustling city of Macau, the lights are dazzling.Zh: 赌场里，.En: In the casinos, the sounds of the slot machines are constant, filling the air with tension and anticipation.Zh: slot机的声音不停地响，空气中充满了紧张和期待。En: Today is the Dragon Boat Festival, and there is a faint aroma of zong in the air.Zh: 今天是端午节，空气里隐约还有粽香。En: Li Ming and his mentor, Chen Wei, stepped into a famous Macau casino together.Zh: 李明和他的导师陈伟一起踏进了著名的澳门赌场。En: Li Ming is a young poker player with a dream: to become the best gambler in the world.Zh: 李明是一个年轻的扑克选手，心中怀有一个梦想：成为世界上最优秀的赌徒。En: He believes today's game can change his and his family's fate.Zh: 他相信今天的比赛能改变他和家人的命运。En: However, his mentor Chen Wei always warns him not to be overconfident and to learn to control his emotions during the game.Zh: 然而，他的导师陈伟总是告诫他，不要过于自信，要学会在游戏中控制情绪。En: The game began, and Li Ming sat at a card table, facing veteran players whose eyes were full of endless strategies and calculations.Zh: 比赛开始了，李明坐在一张牌桌旁，他的对手都是经验丰富的老玩家，他们的眼神中带着无尽的计谋与计算。En: Li Ming felt his palms sweating; he knew today's opponents were not just the cards in their hands but their internal tactics as well.Zh: 李明感到自己的手心出汗，他知道今天的对手不仅仅是手中的牌，还有他们内心的战术。En: Chen Wei stood by, watching every move his apprentice made.Zh: 陈伟站在旁边，注视着徒弟的一举一动。En: He knew Li Ming's talent was not to be underestimated, but he also understood that a young heart could easily be blinded by victory.Zh: 他知道李明的才华不可小觑，但也清楚一颗年轻的心容易被胜利冲昏头脑。En: In the first few rounds, Li Ming used the traditional strategies taught by Chen Wei, proceeding cautiously.Zh: 比赛的前几轮，李明用着陈伟教导的传统策略，小心翼翼。En: He knew this was a high-stakes game, where winning or losing could happen in an instant.Zh: 他知道这是个高风险的赌局，输赢只在一瞬之间。En: As time went on, Li Ming began to feel uneasy, realizing that strictly following the strategy might not be the key to winning this game.Zh: 随着时间推移，李明开始感到不安，他意识到严格遵循策略也许不是赢得这场比赛的关键。En: By the final round, the stakes on the table were frighteningly high.Zh: 到了最后一局，牌桌上的赌注已经高得吓人。En: Li Ming looked at his cards, and his opponents were also observing him.Zh: 李明看着自己的牌，对手也在观察着他。En: A suffocating pressure filled the air.Zh: 空气中弥漫着一种让人窒息的压力。En: In this round, he needed to make an important decision: to stick to the strategy or trust his own intuition?Zh: 这一局，他需要做出一个重要决定：是坚持策略，还是信任自己的直觉？En: Remembering Chen Wei's usual teachings, he decided to let go and follow his instincts.Zh: 想到陈伟平时的教诲，他决定放开手脚，跟随自己的感觉。En: Li Ming took a deep breath and made a bold decision — he chose a risky bluff.Zh: 李明深吸一口气，做出了一个大胆的决定——他选择了一个充满风险的虚张声势。En: The opponents were shocked by this sudden change, and under psychological pressure, they began to hesitate.Zh: 对手们被这突然的改变震惊了，在心理压力下，他们开始犹豫不决。En: Ultimately, Li Ming's wager paid off; he won the game, earning not only a windfall of bonuses but also the respect of his opponents.Zh: 最终，李明的赌注得到了回报，他赢得了这场比赛，这不仅让他收获了钵满盆满的奖金，也赢得了对手的尊重。En: After the game, Chen Wei approached Li Ming with a gratified smile, saying, "I always believed in your potential."Zh: 比赛结束后，陈伟走到李明面前，带着欣慰的微笑说道：“我一直相信你的潜力。En: Li Ming nodded gratefully to Chen Wei, saying, "Thank you for your guidance.Zh: ”李明则对陈伟感激地点了点头，说：“谢谢您的指导，我会在未来更加努力，不骄不躁。En: I will work even harder in the future, neither arrogant nor rash."Zh: ”在澳门这座灯光闪烁的城市里，李明感受到来自成功的自信，同时，他也明白自己还有很多要学习的地方。En: In the shimmering city of Macau, Li Ming felt the confidence that comes from success, while also understanding that he has much more to learn.Zh: 比赛固然重要，但谦逊和成长才是他人生中最珍贵的财富。En: While competitions are important, humility and growth are the most precious assets in his life. Vocabulary Words:bustling: 繁华dazzling: 璀璨aroma: 香mentor: 导师poker: 扑克gambler: 赌徒overconfident: 过于自信vetern: 经验丰富palms: 手心tactics: 战术apprentice: 徒弟underestimated: 小觑blinded: 冲昏头脑cautiously: 小心翼翼stakes: 赌注frighteningly: 吓人intuition: 直觉instincts: 感觉wager: 赌注bold: 大胆bluff: 虚张声势psychological: 心理hesitate: 犹豫windfall: 钵满盆满gratified: 欣慰guidance: 指导arrogant: 骄rash: 躁shimmering: 闪烁humility: 谦逊

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Finding Balance: Núria's Journey to Career Renewal Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-05-29-22-34-01-ca Story Transcript:Ca: La primavera havia arribat a la ciutat, i l'oficina resplendia amb la llum clara que entrava per les finestres grans.En: Spring had arrived in the city, and the office gleamed with the clear light streaming through the large windows.Ca: Les plantes als escriptoris estaven més verdes que mai, i el perfum lleuger de les flors del carrer s'escolava dins.En: The plants on the desks were greener than ever, and the light scent of flowers from the street wafted in.Ca: Era un dia especial per a Núria.En: It was a special day for Núria.Ca: Avui, tenia la seva revisió anual de rendiment amb Pau, el seu encarregat.En: Today, she had her annual performance review with Pau, her supervisor.Ca: Núria havia estat treballant intensament.En: Núria had been working intensely.Ca: Volia demostrar que era capaç i mereixia un ascens.En: She wanted to prove that she was capable and deserved a promotion.Ca: Tots al despatx sabien que Núria era molt ambiciosa, però també que aquest afany li prenia molta energia.En: Everyone in the office knew that Núria was very ambitious, but they also knew that this drive took a lot of energy from her.Ca: Les seves estones de descans eren poques, i sovint quedava fins tard per assegurar-se que tot estava perfectament.En: Her breaks were few, and she often stayed late to ensure everything was perfect.Ca: A vegades, aquest ritme afectava la seva relació amb els companys de feina.En: Sometimes, this pace affected her relationship with her coworkers.Ca: Pau, assegut darrere de la seva taula, revisava les notes.En: Pau, seated behind his desk, was reviewing the notes.Ca: Ell era un home experimentat i sabia veure més enllà de les xifres i les estadístiques.En: He was an experienced man and knew how to see beyond the numbers and statistics.Ca: Valorava el treball en equip i la lleialtat, i veia en Núria un potencial molt gran.En: He valued teamwork and loyalty and saw a lot of potential in Núria.Ca: Però també estava preocupat.En: But he was also worried.Ca: Notava que Núria es posava molt pressió a si mateixa.En: He noticed that Núria was putting a lot of pressure on herself.Ca: Quan Núria va entrar al despatx, Pau la va rebre amb un somriure.En: When Núria entered the office, Pau greeted her with a smile.Ca: "Hola, Núria.En: "Hello, Núria.Ca: Com et trobes avui?En: How are you feeling today?"Ca: ""Una mica nerviosa, per ser sincer," va admetre Núria, un somriure tènue als llavis.En: "A bit nervous, to be honest," Núria admitted, a faint smile on her lips.Ca: "Tranquil·la, només parlarem del que has aconseguit i del que podem millorar.En: "Relax, we're just going to discuss what you've accomplished and what we can improve."Ca: " Pau la va convidar a seure.En: Pau invited her to sit.Ca: Van parlar dels seus èxits: projectes completats, objectius assolits.En: They talked about her achievements: completed projects, goals reached.Ca: Pau va felicitar a Núria pel seu compromís, però també li va preguntar sobre el seu benestar.En: Pau congratulated Núria on her commitment but also asked about her well-being.Ca: "Com et sents realment, Núria?En: "How do you really feel, Núria?"Ca: "Núria es va endurir en el seient.En: Núria stiffened in her seat.Ca: Aquí estava el moment de la veritat, el punt culminant de la reunió.En: Here was the moment of truth, the pinnacle of the meeting.Ca: Podia seguir insistint en els seus èxits o ser sincera.En: She could continue to insist on her achievements or be honest.Ca: Va respirar profundament i va sospirar.En: She took a deep breath and sighed.Ca: "Perdona, Pau.En: "Sorry, Pau.Ca: La veritat és que em sento molt estressada.En: The truth is, I feel very stressed.Ca: Vull pujar de nivell, però alhora em fa por no poder aguantar aquest ritme sense esclatar.En: I want to move up, but at the same time, I'm afraid I can't keep up this pace without burning out."Ca: "Pau va assentir comprensivament.En: Pau nodded understandingly.Ca: "Això és normal, i estic contenta que ho comparteixis amb mi.En: "That's normal, and I'm glad you're sharing this with me.Ca: T'he observat, i crec que podem treballar junts en això.En: I've been watching you, and I think we can work on this together."Ca: "Aquella frase va ser un alleujament per a Núria.En: That sentence was a relief for Núria.Ca: Pau va proposar una mena de mentoria.En: Pau proposed a kind of mentorship.Ca: "Puc ajudar-te a trobar un equilibri, guiar-te en com gestionar les teves tasques sense deixar que afectin massa el teu dia a dia.En: "I can help you find a balance, guide you in how to manage your tasks without letting them affect your daily life too much."Ca: "Núria va assentir, sentint una nova energia dins d'ella mateixa.En: Núria nodded, feeling a new energy within her.Ca: Aquest era el canvi que necessitava.En: This was the change she needed.Ca: Aprendria a equilibrar l'ambició amb el benestar personal, i aquest pas la prepararia millor per un futur encara més prometedor.En: She would learn to balance ambition with personal well-being, and this step would prepare her better for an even more promising future.Ca: En sortir del despatx de Pau, un raig de sol primaveral li va escalfar la cara.En: As she left Pau's office, a beam of spring sunlight warmed her face.Ca: Era un nou començament, i Núria se sentia segura que podia assolir els seus somnis sense sacrificar-se pel camí.En: It was a new beginning, and Núria felt confident she could achieve her dreams without sacrificing herself along the way.Ca: Amb un renovat sentit de propòsit, va tornar al seu lloc de treball, sabent que ara podria treballar millor amb el suport d'en Pau i del seu equip.En: With a renewed sense of purpose, she returned to her workstation, knowing that she could now work better with the support of Pau and her team. Vocabulary Words:the spring: la primaverathe office: l'oficinato gleam: resplendirthe window: la finestrathe plant: la plantathe desk: l'escriptorithe scent: el perfumto waft: escolar-sethe performance review: la revisió de rendimentthe supervisor: l'encarregatambitious: ambiciosato insist: insistirthe break: l'estona de descansto achieve: aconseguirto congratulate: felicitarthe achievement: l'èxitto be capable: ser capaçto prove: demostrarto notice: notarthe potential: el potencialthe teamwork: el treball en equipthe loyalty: la lleialtatthe truth: la veritatto sigh: sospirarto burn out: esclatarto guide: guiarthe balance: l'equilibrito propose: proposarthe mentorship: la mentoriato prepare: preparar

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Ananya's Airport Adventure: A Bollywood Bag Swap Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-05-27-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: चटर्जी पारिवार के साथ छोटी सी मसखरी हमेशा होती है, यह सभी जानते थे।En: There was always a little mischief with the Chatterjee family; everyone knew that.Hi: सभी को जब पता चला था कि अनन्या फिर से यात्रा से लौटी है, तो यह सभी के लिए कोई बड़ी बात नहीं थी।En: When everyone found out that Ananya had returned from her journey again, it was no big deal for them.Hi: चुपके से सूर्य की किरणें खिड़की पर दस्तक देने लगीं थीं और अनन्या की नींद धीरे-धीरे खुल गई।En: Quietly, the sun's rays began knocking on the window, and Ananya's sleep gradually broke.Hi: आज, अनन्या की साहसी यात्रा का अंत हुआ था।En: Today marked the end of Ananya's adventurous journey.Hi: चैत्र का महीना समाप्त होने की कगार पर था और गर्मियों की शुरुआत हो रही थी।En: The month of Chaitra was on the verge of ending, and summer was beginning.Hi: छत्रपति शिवाजी महाराज अंतर्राष्ट्रीय हवाई अड्डे पर हलचल थी।En: There was hustle and bustle at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.Hi: यात्रियों की भीड़, दुकानों की रंगीन छटा, और गर्म समोसे की सुगंध ने माहौल को जीवंत कर दिया था।En: The crowd of passengers, the colorful display of shops, and the aroma of hot Samosas brought the atmosphere to life.Hi: अनन्या हवाई अड्डे पर अपना सामान लेने पहुंची और जल्दबाजी में एक काले रंग का बैग उठा लिया।En: Ananya went to collect her luggage at the airport and hastily picked up a black bag.Hi: बैग को लेकर वह बाहर निकली और एक कैब बुक की।En: Carrying the bag, she stepped outside and booked a cab.Hi: थोड़ी देर बाद, कैब में उसे एहसास हुआ कि बैग का वजन अजीब सा है।En: A little while later, in the cab, she realized that the bag felt oddly heavy.Hi: उसने बैग खोला और उसकी आँखें आश्चर्य से फैल गईं।En: She opened the bag and her eyes widened with surprise.Hi: अंदर बिछी थीं चमचमाते हुए बहुत ही ख़ूबसूरत बॉलीवुड के परिधान।En: Inside were beautifully shimmering Bollywood costumes.Hi: कुछ ही समय में, हवाई अड्डे पर सुरक्षा अलर्ट जारी हो गया।En: In no time, a security alert was issued at the airport.Hi: बाहर बढ़ती हलचल से अनन्या के दिल की धड़कन तेज हो गई।En: The growing commotion outside made Ananya's heart race.Hi: अनन्या के मन में एक द्वंद्व चल रहा था।En: There was a dilemma running through Ananya's mind.Hi: वह बिना पकड़े चले जाए या इस उलझन को सुलझाने के लिए मदद मांगे?En: Should she leave without getting caught, or seek help to resolve this puzzle?Hi: तभी, उसकी नज़र रोहन और समीर पर पड़ी।En: Just then, she noticed Rohan and Sameer.Hi: वे दो अभिनेता थे जो अनन्या को देखते ही उसे एक प्रसिद्ध डिज़ाइनर समझ बैठते हैं।En: They were two actors who mistook Ananya for a famous designer as soon as they saw her.Hi: उन्होंने आग्रह किया कि वह उन्हें भेष बदलने में मदद करे ताकि वे सुरक्षा से बच सकें।En: They urged her to help them disguise so they could escape security.Hi: अपनी प्रसिद्ध मुहिम पर भरोसा करते हुए, अनन्या ने साहस जुटाया।En: Relying on her fame, Ananya gathered the courage.Hi: उसने परिधानों को एक जादुई ढंग से रोहन और समीर को पहनाया।En: She magically dressed Rohan and Sameer in the costumes.Hi: तीनों ने मिलकर एक अप्रत्याशित नाटक रचा और वे आसानी से सुरक्षा जांच से पार हो गए।En: Together, they crafted an unexpected play and easily passed through the security check.Hi: आखिरकार, अनन्या ने वह कीमती बैग सही हाथों में सौंप दिया।En: Finally, Ananya handed over the precious bag to the right hands.Hi: यह उसके लिए एक फिल्मी बेला पूरी करने जैसा था।En: It was like completing a movie-like moment for her.Hi: उसने महसूस किया कि उसने अनजाने में ही सही, अपना जीवन का एक सपना जी लिया था।En: She felt that inadvertently, she had lived a dream of her life.Hi: उसने अनुभव किया कि जीवन की अप्रत्याशित घटनाओं का सामाना आत्मविश्वास और चतुराई से करना चाहिए।En: She realized that life's unexpected events should be faced with confidence and cleverness.Hi: उसके चेहरे पर एक संतोषभरी मुस्कान थी।En: There was a satisfied smile on her face.Hi: जब वह घर लौटी, उसके दिल में नया उत्साह और नए सपनों की तलाश थी।En: When she returned home, there was new excitement and a quest for new dreams in her heart.Hi: इस अनुभव से उसे प्राकृतिक रुप से अप्रत्याशित स्थितियों का सामना करने का हौसला मिला।En: From this experience, she gained the courage to naturally face unforeseen situations.Hi: अनन्या ने अपने जीवन के इस फिल्मी दिन को संभाल कर रखा, एक मुस्कान के साथ।En: Ananya kept this filmy day of her life close to her heart, with a smile. Vocabulary Words:mischief: मसखरीadventurous: साहसीverge: कगारbustle: हलचलaroma: सुगंधhastily: जल्दबाजीoddly: अजीबshimmering: चमचमातेsecurity alert: सुरक्षा अलर्टcommotion: हलचलdilemma: द्वंद्वdisguise: भेषfame: प्रसिद्धcourage: साहसunexpected: अप्रत्याशितprecious: कीमतीmoment: बेलाinadvertently: अनजानेconfidence: आत्मविश्वासcleverness: चतुराईsatisfied: संतोषभरीexcitement: उत्साहquest: तलाशunforeseen: अप्रत्याशितnaturally: प्राकृतिक रुप सेconfront: सामनाkeep close: संभाल कर रखनाwindow: खिड़कीgradually: धीरे-धीरेhesitation: झिझक

Fluent Fiction - French: Taking Flight: A Journey of Courage and Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-05-27-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Le matin était clair et doux au printemps, et l'aéroport Charles de Gaulle était rempli de voyageurs pressés.En: The morning was clear and mild in the spring, and Aéroport Charles de Gaulle was filled with hurried travelers.Fr: Les annonces résonnaient dans l'air.En: Announcements echoed in the air.Fr: Julien serrait ses billets, le cœur battant fort.En: Julien clutched his tickets, his heart pounding strongly.Fr: Aujourd'hui, il partait pour un programme d'échange au Canada.En: Today, he was leaving for an exchange program in Canada.Fr: C'était à la fois effrayant et excitant.En: It was both frightening and exciting.Fr: Camille, son meilleur ami, était à ses côtés.En: Camille, his best friend, was by his side.Fr: « Tu as de la chance », dit-elle avec un sourire un peu forcé.En: "You're lucky," she said with a slightly forced smile.Fr: Elle était contente pour Julien, mais une petite partie d'elle était jalouse.En: She was happy for Julien, but a small part of her was jealous.Fr: « C'est une grande aventure.En: "It's a big adventure."Fr: » Élise, la sœur de Julien, vérifiait que son frère avait bien tout pris.En: Élise, Julien's sister, was checking to make sure her brother had everything.Fr: « N'oublie pas ton passeport !En: "Don't forget your passport!"Fr: » Elle avait toujours été son modèle, libre et courageuse.En: She had always been his role model, free and courageous.Fr: Aujourd'hui, elle encourageait Julien à suivre ses pas.En: Today, she was encouraging Julien to follow in her footsteps.Fr: Le hall principal de l'aéroport était animé.En: The main hall of the airport was lively.Fr: Les voyageurs allaient et venaient, les valises roulaient sur le sol.En: Travelers were coming and going, suitcases rolled on the floor.Fr: L'odeur du café remplissait l'air.En: The smell of coffee filled the air.Fr: Julien inspirait profondément, sentant l'agitation autour de lui.En: Julien took a deep breath, feeling the bustle around him.Fr: C'était le moment de partir à l'aventure, de quitter sa zone de confort.En: It was time to go on an adventure, to leave his comfort zone.Fr: « Je suis nerveux », avoua-t-il enfin.En: "I'm nervous," he finally admitted.Fr: Camille le regarda avec compréhension.En: Camille looked at him with understanding.Fr: Elle posa une main réconfortante sur son épaule.En: She placed a comforting hand on his shoulder.Fr: « Ça va bien se passer.En: "It will be okay.Fr: Tu es prêt.En: You're ready.Fr: Pense à toutes les choses que tu vas découvrir.En: Think about all the things you're going to discover."Fr: » Julien sourit faiblement.En: Julien smiled faintly.Fr: Il devait surmonter sa peur.En: He had to overcome his fear.Fr: Il voulait embrasser cette opportunité.En: He wanted to embrace this opportunity.Fr: Quand le dernier appel pour son vol retentit, son cœur s'accéléra encore une fois.En: When the final call for his flight sounded, his heart raced once again.Fr: « Je peux le faire », pensa-t-il.En: "I can do it," he thought.Fr: Il se tourna vers Élise, qui le regardait avec fierté.En: He turned to Élise, who was watching him proudly.Fr: Elle savait combien ce moment était important pour lui.En: She knew how important this moment was for him.Fr: Camille, voyant sa détermination, sentit sa jalousie s'évanouir.En: Camille, seeing his determination, felt her jealousy vanish.Fr: Elle était réellement heureuse pour son ami.En: She was genuinely happy for her friend.Fr: Julien prit une grande inspiration et se dirigea vers la porte d'embarquement.En: Julien took a deep breath and headed towards the boarding gate.Fr: En franchissant la porte, il se sentit rempli d'un nouveau courage.En: As he passed through the door, he felt filled with new courage.Fr: Il allait explorer un nouveau monde et, surtout, il savait qu'il reviendrait changé.En: He was going to explore a new world and, most importantly, he knew he would return changed.Fr: Camille agita la main en signe d'au revoir, cette fois avec un vrai sourire.En: Camille waved goodbye, this time with a real smile.Fr: Élise regardait son frère avec les yeux brillants de soutien.En: Élise watched her brother with eyes shining with support.Fr: Leurs paroles d'encouragement résonnaient dans son cœur alors qu'il avançait.En: Their words of encouragement resonated in his heart as he moved forward.Fr: L'avion décolla bientôt, emportant Julien vers une expérience qui le transformerait.En: The plane soon took off, carrying Julien towards an experience that would transform him.Fr: Pendant le vol, il laissa ses inquiétudes derrière lui.En: During the flight, he left his worries behind.Fr: Il s'engageait dans une nouvelle aventure avec confiance et enthousiasme.En: He was embarking on a new adventure with confidence and enthusiasm.Fr: Dans les cieux clairs, il voyait l'avenir avec optimisme et détermination.En: In the clear skies, he saw the future with optimism and determination.Fr: Le voyage ne faisait que commencer.En: The journey was only beginning. Vocabulary Words:the announcement: l'annonceto clutch: serrerto echo: résonnerfrightening: effrayantthe heart: le cœurthe exchange program: le programme d'échangethe jealousy: la jalousiethe role model: le modèlecourageous: courageuxanimate: animéthe suitcase: la valiseto roll: roulerthe comfort zone: la zone de confortto admit: avouerthe determination: la déterminationto overcome: surmonterto embrace: embrasserthe opportunity: l'opportunitéto vanish: s'évanouirto encourage: encouragerthe boarding gate: la porte d'embarquementto pass through: franchirto transform: transformerthe departure: le décollagethe worry: l'inquiétudethe confidence: la confiancethe enthusiasm: l'enthousiasmeto resonate: résonnerto breathe: inspirerto glance: regarder

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Mystery in the Museum: An Artful Whodunit Unveiled Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-05-24-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Lyden af bløde skridt ekkoede i de store sale på Statens Museum for Kunst.En: The sound of soft footsteps echoed in the large halls of the Statens Museum for Kunst.Da: Det var forår, og solen kastede et gyldent skær på de polerede trægulve.En: It was spring, and the sun cast a golden glow on the polished wooden floors.Da: Lars, en sikkerhedsvagt, gik langsomt gennem galleriet.En: Lars, a security guard, was slowly walking through the gallery.Da: Han elskede kunst.En: He loved art.Da: Hans skjulte drøm var at blive detektiv.En: His hidden dream was to become a detective.Da: I dag var der en privat kunstudstilling.En: Today, there was a private art exhibition.Da: Sofie, en kunsthandler, var også til stede.En: Sofie, an art dealer, was also present.Da: Hun havde et skarpt øje for ægthed, men industrien var hård.En: She had a keen eye for authenticity, but the industry was tough.Da: Hun vidste, hvordan man skulle navigere, men hendes moral var ofte på prøve.En: She knew how to navigate, but her morals were often tested.Da: Kunstneren Mikkel, den aftenens midtpunkt, tiltrak al opmærksomhed.En: The artist Mikkel, the centerpiece of the evening, attracted all the attention.Da: Han havde udstillet sine seneste værker, men inde bag charmen gemte sig usikkerheden over hans evner.En: He had exhibited his latest works, but beneath the charm, hid the uncertainty about his abilities.Da: Da udstillingen nåede sit højdepunkt, tog tingene en uventet drejning.En: As the exhibition reached its peak, things took an unexpected turn.Da: Et uvurderligt maleri var forsvundet.En: A priceless painting had disappeared.Da: Museets ledelse ønskede ikke dårlig omtale.En: The museum's management did not want bad publicity.Da: Lars, trods advarsler fra sin chef, besluttede at undersøge sagen alligevel.En: Despite warnings from his boss, Lars decided to investigate the case anyway.Da: Han ville bevise sit talent som detektiv.En: He wanted to prove his talent as a detective.Da: Sofie blev mistænksom.En: Sofie became suspicious.Da: Nogen, hun kendte, kunne være indblandet.En: Someone she knew might be involved.Da: Mikkel var bekymret for sit ry og overvejede, om han burde afsløre sine egne hemmeligheder.En: Mikkel was worried about his reputation and considered whether he should reveal his own secrets.Da: Lars begyndte at observere nøje.En: Lars began to observe closely.Da: Han bemærkede en uro blandt gæsterne.En: He noticed unrest among the guests.Da: Sofie stod over for et valg: skulle hun holde fast ved sine forbindelser eller følge sin samvittighed?En: Sofie faced a choice: should she stick to her connections or follow her conscience?Da: Mikkel kæmpede med en intern kamp.En: Mikkel struggled with an internal battle.Da: Til sidst besluttede han at være ærlig.En: Eventually, he decided to be honest.Da: I et lukket rum fandt Lars en skjult dagsorden.En: In a closed room, Lars found a hidden agenda.Da: Sofies kontakter i kunstverdenen var indblandet.En: Sofie's contacts in the art world were involved.Da: Hun konfronterede en gammel bekendt.En: She confronted an old acquaintance.Da: I mellemtiden afslørede Mikkel sin fortid fuld af kopier.En: In the meantime, Mikkel revealed his past full of copies.Da: Dette kastede nyt lys over situationen.En: This shed new light on the situation.Da: Lars' efterforskning førte ham til maleriet.En: Lars' investigation led him to the painting.Da: Han havde fundet det.En: He had found it.Da: Museets bestyrelse anerkendte hans talent.En: The museum's board recognized his talent.Da: Sofie besluttede at afsløre korruptionen.En: Sofie decided to expose the corruption.Da: Hun fandt modet til at stå ved sin moral.En: She found the courage to stand by her morals.Da: Mikkel, inspireret af sandheden, valgte at skabe ægte kunst uden frygt.En: Mikkel, inspired by the truth, chose to create real art without fear.Da: Lars fik tillid til sine detektivevner.En: Lars gained confidence in his detective abilities.Da: Sofie fandt en ny mening i sin integritet.En: Sofie found new meaning in her integrity.Da: Mikkel omfavnede en fremtid uden falskhed.En: Mikkel embraced a future without falsehood.Da: Det var slutningen på en begivenhedsrig nat i de elegante haller, hvor malerierne fortsat strålede.En: It was the end of an eventful night in the elegant halls where the paintings continued to shine. Vocabulary Words:footsteps: skridtechoed: ekkoedepolished: poleredegallery: gallerisecurity: sikkerhedguard: vagtauthenticity: ægthedmorals: moralcenterpiece: midtpunktexhibited: udstilledecharm: charmenuncertainty: usikkerhedenabilities: evnerpriceless: uvurderligtinvestigate: undersøgesuspect: mistænksomreputation: ryreveal: afsløreunrest: uroconscience: samvittighedinternal: internagenda: dagsordencontacts: kontakteracquaintance: bekendtcopies: kopiercorruption: korruptionconfidence: tillidintegrity: integritetfalsehood: falskhedeventful: begivenhedsrig

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Unveiling Mystery: The Stolen Masterpiece at Museo Vaticano Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-05-24-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Il sole primaverile filtrava attraverso le finestre del Museo Vaticano, proiettando un caldo bagliore sulle antiche opere d'arte.En: The spring sun filtered through the windows of the Museo Vaticano, casting a warm glow on the ancient works of art.It: Luca camminava con passo deciso lungo i corridoi, il suo cuore batteva forte dall'emozione e dall'apprensione.En: Luca walked decisively along the corridors, his heart pounding with excitement and apprehension.It: Era un giorno importante.En: It was an important day.It: Un'opera d'arte di immenso valore era scomparsa durante una mostra pubblica, e il brusio di voci preoccupate riempiva l'aria.En: A work of art of immense value had disappeared during a public exhibition, and the murmur of worried voices filled the air.It: Giulia, con il suo occhio esperto, esaminava pazientemente il vuoto lasciato dal dipinto.En: Giulia, with her expert eye, patiently examined the space left by the missing painting.It: Era una conservatrice d'arte di talento, ma spesso si sentiva nell'ombra.En: She was a talented art conservator, but she often felt overshadowed.It: Oggi sperava di cambiare tutto questo, di dimostrare la sua abilità.En: Today, she hoped to change all that, to demonstrate her skill.It: Nel frattempo, Marco si aggirava pensieroso tra le gallerie.En: Meanwhile, Marco wandered thoughtfully through the galleries.It: Il suo atteggiamento appena curioso lo rendeva interessante agli occhi dei visitatori.En: His slightly curious demeanor made him interesting in the eyes of the visitors.It: Nessuno poteva immaginare che quel giovane uomo avesse una ragione precisa per essere lì.En: No one could imagine that this young man had a specific reason for being there.It: Luca, determinato a risolvere il mistero, notò Marco.En: Luca, determined to solve the mystery, noticed Marco.It: Qualcosa in lui sembrava fuori posto.En: Something about him seemed out of place.It: Con il tempo che correva inesorabile contro di lui, decise di seguire la sua intuizione.En: With time running inexorably against him, he decided to follow his intuition.It: Dopo la chiusura del museo, quando il silenzio avvolgeva le sale, Luca si avvicinò a Marco.En: After the museum's closure, when silence wrapped the rooms, Luca approached Marco.It: “Devo parlarti,” disse con serietà.En: "I need to talk to you," he said seriously.It: Marco annuì, un'espressione di calma nel suo sguardo.En: Marco nodded, a calm expression in his gaze.It: "Devo confessarti," rispose, "sono un investigatore sotto copertura.En: "I must confess," he replied, "I am an undercover investigator.It: Specializzato in furti d'arte."En: Specializing in art theft."It: Luca rimase stupito.En: Luca was astonished.It: Le sue sospetti si trasformarono in un'opportunità.En: His suspicions turned into an opportunity.It: Insieme, decisero di indagare.En: Together, they decided to investigate.It: Guidati da indizi nascosti e da un intuito affinato, Luca e Marco scoprirono una piccola alcova nascosta.En: Guided by hidden clues and a refined intuition, Luca and Marco discovered a small hidden alcove.It: Il dipinto rubato era proprio lì, nascosto in un angolo buio.En: The stolen painting was right there, hidden in a dark corner.It: Giulia, che aveva intuito il nascondiglio grazie alla sua conoscenza delle opere, si unì a loro.En: Giulia, who had guessed the hiding place thanks to her knowledge of the artworks, joined them.It: Con il dipinto recuperato, la tensione si allentò.En: With the painting recovered, the tension eased.It: La direttrice del museo ringraziò Luca, Marco e Giulia per il loro coraggio e la loro perspicacia.En: The museum director thanked Luca, Marco, and Giulia for their courage and insight.It: Giulia ricevette finalmente il riconoscimento che cercava, la sua esperienza si rivelò fondamentale per risolvere il caso.En: Giulia finally received the recognition she sought, her expertise proved crucial in solving the case.It: Luca realizzò l'importanza del lavoro di squadra e dei suoi sogni.En: Luca realized the importance of teamwork and his dreams.It: Marco, invece, trovò negli altri due nuovi amici e colleghi.En: Marco, on the other hand, found two new friends and colleagues in them.It: Il dipinto tornò al suo posto, tra i marmi del Museo Vaticano, e la primavera continuò a portare nuove speranze e scoperte.En: The painting returned to its place, among the marbles of the Museo Vaticano, and spring continued to bring new hopes and discoveries.It: Nelle ore di chiusura, mentre il sole calava, un nuovo legame era nato.En: In the closing hours, as the sun set, a new bond was born.It: E così, dopo giorni di incertezza, il museo tornò a risplendere sotto la magia della storia e dell'arte immortale.En: And so, after days of uncertainty, the museum shone once again under the magic of history and immortal art. Vocabulary Words:the spring sun: il sole primaverilethe warm glow: il caldo bagliorean important day: un giorno importantethe public exhibition: la mostra pubblicathe murmur: il brusioworried voices: voci preoccupatethe expert eye: l'occhio espertothe missing painting: il dipinto scomparsothe art conservator: la conservatrice d'artethe corridors: i corridoithe apprehension: l'apprensionethe intuition: l'intuizionethe investigator: l'investigatorethe art theft: i furti d'artethe opportunity: l'opportunitàthe refined intuition: l'intuito affinatothe hidden alcove: la piccola alcova nascostathe dark corner: l'angolo buiothe recognition: il riconoscimentothe museum director: la direttrice del museothe courage: il coraggiothe insight: la perspicaciathe teamwork: il lavoro di squadrathe dreams: i sognithe paintings: le opere d'artethe discovery: la scopertathe new hopes: le nuove speranzethe silence: il silenziothe magic: la magiaimmortal art: l'arte immortale

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: A Spring Awakening: Sofie's Quest for Climate Change Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-05-23-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De zon scheen helder boven het Binnenhof.En: The sun shone brightly over the Binnenhof.Nl: Het voorjaar ontwaakte en overal bloeiden de bloemen.En: Spring awakened, and flowers bloomed everywhere.Nl: Het politieke hart van Nederland bruiste van de activiteit.En: The political heart of Nederland buzzed with activity.Nl: Tussen de drukke politici en nieuwsgierige toeristen liep Sofie.En: Amidst the busy politicians and curious tourists, Sofie walked.Nl: Ze was een gevorderde student in politicologie en nu stagiaire bij de Tweede Kamer.En: She was an advanced student in political science and now an intern at the Tweede Kamer.Nl: Haar grote droom?En: Her big dream?Nl: Het veranderen van klimaatbeleid.En: To change climate policy.Nl: Vandaag voelde ze de frisse lentelucht als een nieuw begin.En: Today, she felt the fresh spring air as a new beginning.Nl: Sofie liep naar haar kantoorruimte en begon haar dag met enthousiasme.En: Sofie walked to her office and started her day with enthusiasm.Nl: Ze werkte nauw samen met Joris, een ervaren Tweede Kamerlid.En: She worked closely with Joris, an experienced member of the Tweede Kamer.Nl: Joris was een man die veel ballen in de lucht moest houden.En: Joris was a man who had to juggle many balls.Nl: Zijn werk was veeleisend en de politieke druk groot.En: His work was demanding, and the political pressure was immense.Nl: Maar Sofie had een plan.En: But Sofie had a plan.Nl: Ze wilde Joris overtuigen om een nieuw ecologisch initiatief te steunen.En: She wanted to convince Joris to support a new ecological initiative.Nl: Het was een ambitieus project, een die de wereld misschien een klein beetje beter zou maken.En: It was an ambitious project, one that might make the world a little bit better.Nl: De spanning was voelbaar toen Sofie tegenover Joris zat.En: The tension was palpable as Sofie sat across from Joris.Nl: Hij luisterde, maar leek niet overtuigd.En: He listened but didn't seem convinced.Nl: "Het klinkt mooi, Sofie," zei Joris met een vermoeide glimlach.En: "It sounds nice, Sofie," said Joris with a tired smile.Nl: "Maar partijpolitiek maakt het ingewikkelder dan het lijkt."En: "But party politics makes it more complicated than it seems."Nl: Anouk, een andere stagiaire in de kamer, zuchtte.En: Anouk, another intern in the room, sighed.Nl: Ze had andere dromen en zag de politiek meer als een opstap naar een carrière in de diplomatie.En: She had different dreams and saw politics more as a stepping stone to a career in diplomacy.Nl: "Kunnen we echt verandering brengen, Sofie?"En: "Can we really make a change, Sofie?"Nl: vroeg Anouk sceptisch.En: Anouk asked skeptically.Nl: "Denk je dat we genoeg invloed hebben?"En: "Do you think we have enough influence?"Nl: Sofie voelde de druk stijgen.En: Sofie felt the pressure rise.Nl: Maar in plaats van op te geven, besloot ze te blijven vechten.En: But instead of giving up, she decided to keep fighting.Nl: Ze verzamelde gegevens, sprak met andere stagiaires en bundelde krachten.En: She gathered data, spoke with other interns, and joined forces.Nl: Haar onderzoek was grondig en haar passie oprecht.En: Her research was thorough, and her passion was genuine.Nl: Ze wist dat ze moest glänzen als de tijd rijp was.En: She knew she had to shine when the time was right.Nl: En toen was het moment daar.En: And then the moment arrived.Nl: Sofie stond in een vergaderzaal.En: Sofie stood in a meeting room.Nl: De lucht was stil, de spanning om de tafel voelbaar.En: The air was still, the tension around the table palpable.Nl: Ze presenteerde haar onderzoeksresultaten.En: She presented her research findings.Nl: Haar woorden waren simpel, maar krachtig.En: Her words were simple but powerful.Nl: Joris keek op, duidelijk verrast door haar beurtelings koele en vurige toespraak.En: Joris looked up, clearly surprised by her alternately cool and fiery speech.Nl: Anouk gaf haar sceptische tegenargumenten, maar deze keer was Sofie voorbereid.En: Anouk provided her skeptical counterarguments, but this time Sofie was prepared.Nl: De stilte die volgde was kort, maar voelde als een eeuwigheid.En: The silence that followed was short but felt like an eternity.Nl: Joris keek diep in gedachten.En: Joris looked deep in thought.Nl: Uiteindelijk sprak hij.En: Eventually, he spoke.Nl: "Goed gepresenteerd, Sofie," zei hij eindelijk.En: "Well presented, Sofie," he finally said.Nl: "Ik zal er serieus over nadenken."En: "I will seriously consider it."Nl: Zijn stem klonk opeens vriendelijker, zoals een mentor die zijn leerling erkent.En: His voice suddenly sounded friendlier, like a mentor recognizing his student.Nl: De vergadering kwam ten einde, en Sofie stapte naar buiten in de frisse lentelucht.En: The meeting ended, and Sofie stepped outside into the fresh spring air.Nl: Ze voelde zich sterker, vol zelfvertrouwen.En: She felt stronger, full of confidence.Nl: Ze wist dat de weg naar verandering lang was, maar ze had geleerd dat formuleren van ideeën en steun zoeken de eerste stappen waren.En: She knew the road to change was long, but she had learned that formulating ideas and seeking support were the first steps.Nl: De wereld bewoog traag, maar ze bewoog wel.En: The world moved slowly, but it did move.Nl: En dat gaf hoop.En: And that gave hope. Vocabulary Words:shone: scheenbloomed: bloeidenawakened: ontwaaktepolitical: politiekebuzzed: bruisteintern: stagiaireenthusiasm: enthousiasmejuggle: ballen in de lucht houdendemanding: veeleisendtension: spanningpalpable: voelbaarconvinced: overtuigdecological: ecologischinitiative: initiatiefcurious: nieuwsgierigeambitious: ambitieusstepping stone: opstapskeptically: sceptischinfluence: invloedpressure: drukgathered: verzameldethorough: grondigpassion: passiefiery: vurigecounterarguments: tegenargumenteneternity: eeuwigheidmentor: mentorrecognizing: erkenningformulating: formulerenhope: hoop

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Rediscovering Creativity: A Serendipitous Garden Encounter Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-05-23-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Solen skinnede klart i Tivoli, og luften var fyldt med den søde duft af forår.En: The sun shone brightly in Tivoli, and the air was filled with the sweet scent of spring.Da: Blomsterne blomstrede i alle regnbuens farver, og fuglene sang glædeligt.En: The flowers bloomed in all the colors of the rainbow, and the birds sang joyfully.Da: Mikkel gik stille langs stierne med sit kamera, på jagt efter det perfekte motiv.En: Mikkel walked quietly along the paths with his camera, in search of the perfect subject.Da: Han var en fotograf, der søgte skønhed i hverdagens små øjeblikke.En: He was a photographer seeking beauty in the small moments of everyday life.Da: Sofie gik med hurtige trin blandt blomsterne, hendes skitsebog i hånden.En: Sofie walked quickly among the flowers, her sketchbook in hand.Da: Hendes sind var fyldt med tanker, men ingen blev til kunst.En: Her mind was full of thoughts, but none turned into art.Da: Hun følte sig fastlåst og længtes efter en gnist, der kunne tænde hendes kreativitet igen.En: She felt stuck and longed for a spark that could ignite her creativity again.Da: Da de begge rundede et hjørne, stødte de næsten sammen.En: As they both rounded a corner, they almost bumped into each other.Da: "Undskyld," sagde Mikkel, lidt genert.En: "Sorry," said Mikkel, a bit shy.Da: "Jeg ledte bare efter noget inspiration."En: "I was just looking for some inspiration."Da: Sofie lo.En: Sofie laughed.Da: "Det gør jeg også.En: "I am too.Da: Jeg er kunstner, men i dag synes intet at inspirere mig."En: I'm an artist, but today nothing seems to inspire me."Da: De begyndte at snakke og fandt hurtigt ud af, at de begge ønskede at tilbringe dagen alene, men måske, tænkte Mikkel, kunne to kreative sind finde noget nyt sammen.En: They began to talk and quickly discovered that they both wanted to spend the day alone, but perhaps, Mikkel thought, two creative minds could find something new together.Da: "Vil du gå en tur med mig?En: "Would you like to take a walk with me?Da: Måske kan vi opdage noget sammen," foreslog han.En: Maybe we can discover something together," he suggested.Da: De gik langs de mindre befærdede stier, hvor færre mennesker normalt vandrede.En: They walked along the less traveled paths, where fewer people usually wandered.Da: Her var der ro, og Sofie kunne mærke en ny ro i sine tanker.En: Here there was calm, and Sofie could feel a new peace in her thoughts.Da: Mikkels kamera fangede de små ting, hun normalt ikke lagde mærke til – en enkelt regndråbe på en rose, sollyset, der legede gennem trækronerne.En: Mikkel's camera captured the small things she didn't normally notice — a single raindrop on a rose, the sunlight playing through the tree crowns.Da: Pludselig opdagede de en lille, gemt del af haven.En: Suddenly, they discovered a small, hidden part of the garden.Da: Det var som et eventyrland, ikke mange kendte til.En: It was like a fairyland not many knew about.Da: Mikkel løftede sit kamera og fangede det magiske lys, der faldt på blomsterne.En: Mikkel lifted his camera and captured the magical light falling on the flowers.Da: Han vidste, at dette var det øjeblik, han havde ventet på.En: He knew this was the moment he had been waiting for.Da: Sofie satte sig ned og begyndte at skitse det hele.En: Sofie sat down and began to sketch it all.Da: Hendes hænder bevægede sig hurtigt, og hun kunne mærke gnisten vende tilbage.En: Her hands moved quickly, and she could feel the spark returning.Da: Kreativiteten flød gennem hende, og hun så sine linjer danne noget smukt på papiret.En: Creativity flowed through her, and she saw her lines forming something beautiful on the paper.Da: Da de færdiggjorde deres arbejde, kiggede de på hinanden og smilede.En: When they finished their work, they looked at each other and smiled.Da: Det var en dag, der startede med hverken mål eller mening, men endte i inspiration.En: It was a day that started with neither goal nor meaning but ended in inspiration.Da: "Vi burde holde kontakten," sagde Sofie med et smil.En: "We should keep in touch," said Sofie with a smile.Da: "Ja," svarede Mikkel.En: "Yes," replied Mikkel.Da: "Måske kan vi lave noget sammen en dag."En: "Maybe we can create something together one day."Da: De udvekslede oplysninger og gik hver til sit, men med en ny forståelse for, hvordan samarbejde og delte oplevelser kan åbne nye døre for kreativiteten.En: They exchanged information and went their separate ways, but with a new understanding of how collaboration and shared experiences can open new doors for creativity.Da: I dag havde de fundet ikke blot kunsten, men også en begyndende venskab midt i Tivolis blomstrende have.En: Today they had found not just art, but also a budding friendship amid Tivoli's blooming garden. Vocabulary Words:shone: skinnedescent: duftblooms: blomstrepaths: stiersearch: jagtsubject: motivthoughts: tankerignite: tændebumped: stødteshy: genertinspire: inspireretraveled: befærdedewander: vandrecrowns: trækronersuddenly: pludselighidden: gemtfairyland: eventyrlandlifts: løftedecapture: fangedespark: gnistflowed: flødgoal: målmeaning: meningcollaboration: samarbejdeshared: delteexperiences: oplevelserbudding: begyndendefriendship: venskabfilled: fyldtcalm: ro

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Zoltán's Epoch: A High School Farewell in Budapest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-05-22-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A reggeli nap aranyfényben fürdeti Budapestet.En: The morning sun bathes Budapest in a golden light.Hu: A Nyugati pályaudvar elnyújtott épülete kígyózik a város szövetében.En: The elongated building of the Nyugati train station winds through the fabric of the city.Hu: Csendesen lépkednek az emberek, ki-ki a maga célja után: munkát keresnek, rokonokat látogatnak vagy épp a mindennapi életüket élik.En: People walk quietly, each pursuing their own goals: seeking work, visiting relatives, or simply living their everyday lives.Hu: Zoltán ott áll a vonat érkezési platformján.En: Zoltán stands on the train arrival platform.Hu: Magas, barna hajú fiú, kezében egy régi bőrönd, amiben az utolsó gimnáziumi napjára szükséges dolgokat tart.En: A tall, brown-haired boy, holding an old suitcase containing everything needed for the last day of high school.Hu: A szíve hevesen dobog, ahogy az utolsó napján gondolkodik.En: His heart pounds as he thinks about this final day.Hu: Milyen hamar eltelt ez az idő!En: How quickly time has passed!Hu: Eleinte izgatott volt.En: At first, he was excited.Hu: Most azonban bizonytalan.En: Now, however, he is uncertain.Hu: A fiatalok többsége ilyenkor örül a végzős napnak, de Zoltán most kettős érzésekkel harcol.En: Most young people are happy on their graduation day, but Zoltán now battles with mixed emotions.Hu: A családja orvosi karriert várt tőle, de őt más érdekli.En: His family expected a medical career from him, but he is interested in something else.Hu: A festészet.En: Painting.Hu: Az ecset és a vászon szabadsága.En: The freedom of the brush and canvas.Hu: Ahogy Zoltán mereng, Lili, a legjobb barátja odalép hozzá.En: As Zoltán muses, Lili, his best friend, steps up to him.Hu: Lili vidám, mindig mosolyog.En: Lili is cheerful, always smiling.Hu: Hosszú, szőkés haja lobog a tavaszi szellőben.En: Her long, blondish hair blows in the spring breeze.Hu: "Zoli, mi a baj?En: "Zoli, what's wrong?"Hu: " kérdezi aggódva.En: she asks worriedly.Hu: "Én.En: "I...Hu: Nem tudom.En: I don't know.Hu: A jövőm homályos.En: My future is unclear.Hu: Apám orvosnak akar látni, de én nem ezt akarom," válaszolja Zoltán fejét lehajtva.En: My father wants to see me as a doctor, but it's not what I want," Zoltán responds, lowering his head.Hu: Lili kérdőn néz rá.En: Lili looks at him questioningly.Hu: "És te mit akarsz?En: "And what do you want?"Hu: ""Festő akarok lenni," mondja Zoltán csendesen, mintha saját füle elől is el akarná rejteni az igazságot.En: "I want to be a painter," Zoltán says quietly, as if trying to hide the truth even from his own ears.Hu: Lili bátorítóan megfogja Zoltán karját.En: Lili encouragingly grabs Zoltán's arm.Hu: "Zoli, tehetséges vagy.En: "Zoli, you are talented.Hu: Kövesd az álmaidat.En: Follow your dreams.Hu: Az élet rövid, és a döntés csak a tiéd.En: Life is short, and the decision is only yours."Hu: "Zoltán mély levegőt vesz.En: Zoltán takes a deep breath.Hu: Érezte a Váci út forgatagát, a tavaszi levegő varázsát.En: He felt the hustle and bustle of Váci Street, the magic of the spring air.Hu: A döntés pillanata elérkezett.En: The moment of decision had arrived.Hu: Nem szabad hagynia, hogy a félelem legyőzze.En: He must not let fear defeat him.Hu: A vonat közeledik.En: The train approaches.Hu: Zoltán érzi, hogy másképp kell cselekednie.En: Zoltán feels that he must act differently.Hu: Ez volt az ő ideje.En: This was his time.Hu: Eldöntötte, holnap este beszélni fog a családjával.En: He decided he would talk to his family tomorrow evening.Hu: Megmondja nekik az igazat: ő festő lesz.En: He will tell them the truth: he will become a painter.Hu: Ahogy a vonat megérkezik, és Zoltán fellép a kocsiba, Lili integet.En: As the train arrives and Zoltán steps onto the carriage, Lili waves.Hu: Zoltán visszamosolyog.En: Zoltán smiles back.Hu: Érzi a megkönnyebbülést és a szabadság ígéretét.En: He feels relief and the promise of freedom.Hu: Ma még elbúcsúzik a gimnáziumtól, de már másnap elkezdi formálni az életét.En: Today he bids farewell to high school, but the very next day he begins to shape his life.Hu: A vonat elindul, és Zoltán tudja, hogy most először a saját útját választotta.En: The train departs, and Zoltán knows that for the first time, he has chosen his own path.Hu: Már nem fél a jövőtől.En: He is no longer afraid of the future.Hu: Kész szembenézni vele, mert végre tudja, mit akar.En: He is ready to face it, because he finally knows what he wants.Hu: Ráébredt, hogy az igazi bátorság az, amikor mer magában hinni.En: He has realized that true courage is believing in oneself. Vocabulary Words:elongated: elnyújtottplatform: platformcarriage: kocsibattles: harcolmixed emotions: kettős érzéseksuitcase: bőröndpounds: doboguncertain: bizonytalangraduation day: végzős napfreedom: szabadságmuses: merengbreeze: szellőworriedly: aggódvaquestioningly: kérdőenencouragingly: bátorítóanhustle and bustle: forgatagarrives: megérkezikwavers: integetrelief: megkönnyebbülésfarewell: elbúcsúzikshapes: formáldeparted: elindulrealized: ráébredtdecisive: döntéshomályos: unclearfutására: pursuitrokonokat: relativeséletüket: liveskortárs: contemporaryvarázsát: magic

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Spring's Creative Connection: Art and Photography in Bloom Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-05-22-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Rosenborg Slotshave blomstrer i al sin pragt.En: Rosenborg Slotshave blooms in all its splendor.Da: Tulipaner og påskeliljer danser i vinden.En: Tulips and daffodils dance in the wind.Da: Det er forår, og luften er fyldt med duften af frisk jord og blomster.En: It's spring, and the air is filled with the scent of fresh soil and flowers.Da: I dag er der en særlig begivenhed i haven.En: Today, there is a special event in the garden.Da: Lokale kunstnere viser deres værker frem.En: Local artists are showcasing their works.Da: Freja, en ung kunststuderende, står ved et staffeli.En: Freja, a young art student, stands by an easel.Da: Hun er nervøs men håbefuld.En: She is nervous but hopeful.Da: Hun leder efter inspiration.En: She is searching for inspiration.Da: Hun vil male et mesterværk.En: She wants to paint a masterpiece.Da: Andetsteds i haven går Mikkel rundt med sit kamera.En: Elsewhere in the garden, Mikkel walks around with his camera.Da: Han er fotograf.En: He is a photographer.Da: Han søger efter ægte øjeblikke at fange med sit kamera.En: He is looking for genuine moments to capture with his camera.Da: Han føler sig ofte alene, selvom han er omgivet af mange mennesker.En: He often feels alone, even though he is surrounded by many people.Da: Men i dag er han fast besluttet på at finde noget virkelig særligt.En: But today he is determined to find something truly special.Da: Freja ser på sit lærred.En: Freja looks at her canvas.Da: Hun føler en knude i maven.En: She feels a knot in her stomach.Da: Tænker på, om hendes kunst vil blive værdsat af andre.En: Wondering if her art will be appreciated by others.Da: Hun tager en dyb indånding og begynder at male.En: She takes a deep breath and begins to paint.Da: Mikkel bemærker Freja.En: Mikkel notices Freja.Da: Hun ser så fokuseret og oprigtig ud.En: She looks so focused and sincere.Da: Han nærmer sig hende forsigtigt.En: He approaches her cautiously.Da: "Hej," siger Mikkel med et venligt smil.En: "Hi," says Mikkel with a friendly smile.Da: "Dit maleri ser interessant ud."En: "Your painting looks interesting."Da: Freja smiler tilbage, lidt genert.En: Freja smiles back, a bit shy.Da: "Tak.En: "Thank you.Da: Jeg prøver at fange forårets skønhed," svarer hun.En: I'm trying to capture the beauty of spring," she replies.Da: De to begynder at tale om deres arbejde.En: The two begin to talk about their work.Da: Freja fortæller om sin tvivl.En: Freja shares her doubts.Da: Mikkel fortæller om sin søgen efter forbindelse.En: Mikkel talks about his search for connection.Da: Sammen får de en idé.En: Together, they come up with an idea.Da: De vil lave et projekt, der kombinerer Frejas malerier og Mikkels fotografier.En: They will create a project that combines Freja's paintings and Mikkel's photographs.Da: Solen står højt på himlen, mens Freja maler og Mikkel klikker med sit kamera.En: The sun is high in the sky as Freja paints and Mikkel clicks his camera.Da: Deres projekt tiltrækker opmærksomhed.En: Their project attracts attention.Da: Folk stopper op og beundrer deres arbejde.En: People stop and admire their work.Da: De får ros og anerkendelse.En: They receive praise and recognition.Da: Freja mærker en varme brede sig i kroppen.En: Freja feels a warmth spreading through her body.Da: Hendes selvtillid vokser.En: Her confidence grows.Da: Mikkel føler, at hans ensomhed smelter væk.En: Mikkel feels his loneliness melting away.Da: Han har fundet en forbindelse, der er ægte.En: He has found a connection that is genuine.Da: Da dagen går på hæld, sidder Freja og Mikkel sammen under et træ.En: As the day draws to a close, Freja and Mikkel sit together under a tree.Da: De er glade.En: They are happy.Da: De planlægger at mødes igen og fortsætte deres kreative eventyr.En: They plan to meet again and continue their creative adventure.Da: De har fundet noget særligt hos hinanden og i deres kunst.En: They have found something special in each other and in their art.Da: Foråret har virkelig bragt nyt håb og motivation med sig.En: Spring has truly brought new hope and motivation with it.Da: Rosenborg Slotshave hviler i skumringens lys.En: Rosenborg Slotshave rests in the twilight's glow.Da: Farverne er stærke, og luften er mild.En: The colors are vibrant, and the air is mild.Da: Freja og Mikkel føler, at de har fundet deres muse og øjeblik, som de længe havde søgt efter.En: Freja and Mikkel feel they have found their muse and moment that they had long been searching for.Da: Dette er kun begyndelsen på noget smukt og nyt.En: This is only the beginning of something beautiful and new. Vocabulary Words:splendor: pragtblooms: blomstrereasel: staffeliseeking: leder eftergenuine: ægteloneliness: ensomhedcapture: fangecautiously: forsigtigtsincere: oprigtigshy: genertmuse: musemasterpiece: mesterværkconnection: forbindelseproject: projektdetermined: fast besluttetvibrant: stærkemotivation: motivationtwilight: skumringadmire: beundrerappreciated: værdsatcanvas: lærredpraise: rosrecognition: anerkendelseknotted: knudeadventure: eventyrbreath: indåndingsoil: jordinspiration: inspirationdetermined: fast besluttetmoment: øjeblikke

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Awakening Creativity: Lotte's Garden Discovery at Keukenhof Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-05-21-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Onder een helderblauwe lentehemel, waar de zon zachte schaduwen over de uitgestrekte velden wierp, begon Lotte aan haar wandeling door de Keukenhof-tuinen.En: Under a clear blue spring sky, where the sun cast gentle shadows over the expansive fields, Lotte began her walk through the Keukenhof gardens.Nl: Tulpen in alle kleuren van de regenboog bedekten het landschap als een levend mozaïek.En: Tulips in all the colors of the rainbow covered the landscape like a living mosaic.Nl: Toch voelde Lotte zich onrustig.En: Yet, Lotte felt restless.Nl: Ondanks de schoonheid om haar heen, voelde ze zich vastgelopen.En: Despite the beauty around her, she felt stuck.Nl: Haar penseel had al te vaak de vormen van tulpen vastgelegd, en nu leek elke bloem op de vorige.En: Her brush had captured the forms of tulips too often, and now every flower seemed like the last.Nl: Lotte was een gepassioneerde botanische kunstenaar.En: Lotte was a passionate botanical artist.Nl: Ze zocht altijd naar nieuwe inspiratiebronnen.En: She was always searching for new sources of inspiration.Nl: Vandaag stond ze voor de uitdaging om een nieuwe serie schilderijen te creëren die de essentie van de lente konden vangen.En: Today, she faced the challenge of creating a new series of paintings that could capture the essence of spring.Nl: Maar hoe kon ze dat doen zonder dat het als herhaling voelde?En: But how could she do that without it feeling like repetition?Nl: Met een zucht besloot Lotte een minder bezochte hoek van de tuin te verkennen.En: With a sigh, Lotte decided to explore a lesser-visited corner of the garden.Nl: Ze zocht naar iets bijzonders, iets dat haar zocht zou prikkelen.En: She sought something special, something that would spark her search.Nl: Terwijl ze over de kronkelige paden liep, hoorde ze plotseling vrolijke stemmen.En: As she walked along the winding paths, she suddenly heard cheerful voices.Nl: Ze volgde het geluid en vond een kleine groep mensen die zich verzameld hadden rond een enthousiaste hortcultuurkundige.En: She followed the sound and found a small group of people gathered around an enthusiastic horticulturist.Nl: "Dit is de Tulp 'Queen of Night'," zei de man, zijn ogen glinsterend van enthousiasme.En: "This is the Tulip 'Queen of Night,'" the man said, his eyes glistening with enthusiasm.Nl: "Een zeldzame parel met diep paarse bloemen.En: "A rare gem with deep purple flowers.Nl: Perfect voor schaduwrijke plekken."En: Perfect for shady spots."Nl: De man was Bas.En: The man's name was Bas.Nl: Hij sprak met een passie die magnetisch was.En: He spoke with a passion that was magnetic.Nl: Terwijl Lotte zijn verhalen over de geschiedenis en variëteiten van tulpen hoorde, begon haar hart sneller te kloppen.En: As Lotte listened to his stories about the history and varieties of tulips, her heart began to beat faster.Nl: Zijn liefde voor bloemen was aanstekelijk.En: His love for flowers was infectious.Nl: Bas liet de groep verder gaan, en Lotte bleef staan, boeiend door zijn woorden.En: Bas let the group continue, and Lotte stood there, captivated by his words.Nl: "Je lijkt geïnteresseerd," zei Bas, toen hij haar opmerkte blijven staan.En: "You seem interested," Bas said when he noticed her staying behind.Nl: "Wat brengt jou hierheen?"En: "What brings you here?"Nl: "Ik ben op zoek naar inspiratie," antwoordde Lotte, haar ogen glanzend van een nieuwe energie.En: "I'm looking for inspiration," replied Lotte, her eyes shining with newfound energy.Nl: "Ik schilder bloemen, maar voelde me vastgelopen.En: "I paint flowers, but I felt stuck.Nl: Totdat ik jou hoorde spreken."En: Until I heard you speak."Nl: Bas glimlachte, blij dat zijn verhalen haar hadden geholpen.En: Bas smiled, happy that his stories had helped her.Nl: "De lente heeft zoveel geheimen," zei hij.En: "Spring holds so many secrets," he said.Nl: "Elk nieuw seizoen schenkt ons nieuwe wonderen."En: "Each new season offers us new wonders."Nl: Samen liepen ze verder door de tuin, hun gesprekken vol met gedeelde liefde voor de natuur.En: Together, they continued walking through the garden, their conversations full of shared love for nature.Nl: Bij elke nieuwe bloem, elk uniek verhaal dat Bas deelde, voelde Lotte haar creatieve blokkade breken.En: With each new flower, each unique story that Bas shared, Lotte felt her creative block breaking.Nl: Uiteindelijk kwamen ze bij een verlaten hoek van de tuin, waar een zeldzame witte tulp bloeide.En: Eventually, they reached a secluded corner of the garden, where a rare white tulip bloomed.Nl: Lotte wist dat dit de inspiratie was die ze zocht.En: Lotte knew this was the inspiration she was searching for.Nl: "Dit is het," fluisterde ze.En: "This is it," she whispered.Nl: Dankzij Bas en hun gedeelde ontdekkingen vond Lotte haar creatieve impuls terug.En: Thanks to Bas and their shared discoveries, Lotte found her creative spark again.Nl: Met nieuwe ideeën in haar hoofd, en een vernieuwde energie in haar hart, realiseerde ze zich dat ze niet alleen een nieuwe muze had gevonden in de tuin, maar ook misschien in Bas.En: With new ideas in her mind and renewed energy in her heart, she realized she had found not only a new muse in the garden but perhaps also in Bas.Nl: Lotte bedankte Bas en vroeg hem of ze elkaar opnieuw konden ontmoeten.En: Lotte thanked Bas and asked if they could meet again.Nl: Bas glimlachte en knikte, blij met de mogelijkheid om hun gesprek voort te zetten.En: Bas smiled and nodded, pleased at the prospect of continuing their conversation.Nl: Lotte verliet de Keukenhof met een hart vol inspiratie en een schetsboek dat wachtte om gevuld te worden met nieuwe verhalen van de lente.En: Lotte left the Keukenhof with a heart full of inspiration and a sketchbook waiting to be filled with new stories of spring. Vocabulary Words:expansive: uitgestrektemosaic: mozaïekrestless: onrustigbotanical: botanischechallenge: uitdagingrepetition: herhalingexplore: verkennenspark: prikkelenwinding: kronkeligecheerful: vrolijkeglistening: glinsterendrare: zeldzameenthusiasm: enthousiasmemagnetic: magnetischcaptivated: boeiendinspiration: inspiratiecreative: creatievesecluded: verlatenwhispered: fluisterdediscoveries: ontdekkingenspark: impulsrealized: realiseerdemuse: muzeprospect: mogelijkheidconversation: gesprekawaiting: wachtenshadows: schaduwencaptured: vastgelegdgentle: zachteessence: essentie

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: A Risk Worth Taking: Rekindling Friendship in Barri Gòtic Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-05-20-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: A la primavera, els carrers del Barri Gòtic de Barcelona es transformen.En: In spring, the streets of the Barri Gòtic of Barcelona are transformed.Ca: Les violetes floreixen als testos que pengen dels balcons de ferro forjat, i un sol amable banya les petites tendes del carrer.En: Violets bloom in the flower pots hanging from the wrought iron balconies, and a gentle sun bathes the small shops along the street.Ca: Oriol camina lentament, amb els ulls atents al seu voltant, buscant un regal especial per a la Laura.En: Oriol walks slowly, his eyes attentively observing his surroundings, searching for a special gift for Laura.Ca: Laura, l'amiga d'infantesa, amb qui havia compartit moltes aventures, celebrava el seu aniversari aviat.En: Laura, his childhood friend with whom he had shared many adventures, was soon celebrating her birthday.Ca: Oriol volia trobar un llibre estrany, una edició rara, una història que recordés aquelles tardes en què devoraven pàgines junts.En: Oriol wanted to find a rare book, a unique edition, a story that would remind them of those afternoons when they devoured pages together.Ca: Però ara, els temps havien canviat, i el seu pressupost era ajustat.En: But now, times had changed, and his budget was tight.Ca: Entrar en les petites llibreries del barri era per a Oriol com un viatge d'exploració.En: Entering the small bookstores of the neighborhood was like an exploration journey for Oriol.Ca: Cada racó amagava un tresor possible.En: Every corner hid a possible treasure.Ca: Avui, havia decidit que cap compromís l'aturaria.En: Today, he had decided that no commitment would stop him.Ca: La importància de la missió era clara: reconnectar amb Laura, que semblava allunyar-se cada cop més.En: The importance of the mission was clear: reconnect with Laura, who seemed to be drifting further away.Ca: Va entrar en un cafè acollidor i peculiar, un lloc amb sostre baix i prestatges plens de llibres polsosos.En: He entered a cozy and peculiar café, a place with a low ceiling and shelves full of dusty books.Ca: L'aire estava ple de l'aroma del cafè recent fet i l'encant de pàgines envellides.En: The air was filled with the aroma of freshly made coffee and the charm of aged pages.Ca: Mentre gaudia d'un cafè mentre remenava els llibres, va descobrir, en una cantonada, un exemplar signat de la història que Laura adorava de petita.En: While enjoying a coffee and browsing the books, he discovered, in a corner, a signed copy of the story that Laura adored as a child.Ca: Era un moment màgic, però el preu superava les expectatives de la seva cartera.En: It was a magical moment, but the price exceeded his wallet's expectations.Ca: Oriol va haver de prendre una decisió important: gastar més del que tenia previst per aquest llibre.En: Oriol had to make an important decision: spend more than he had planned on this book.Ca: Sabia que aquesta oportunitat no es repetiria.En: He knew that this opportunity would not repeat itself.Ca: Amb el cor accelerat i les mans tremoloses, va decidir arriscar-se.En: With a racing heart and trembling hands, he decided to take the risk.Ca: Aquell petit sacrifici podria ser la clau per recuperar la connexió perduda amb Laura.En: That small sacrifice could be the key to reviving the lost connection with Laura.Ca: Quan Oriol va regalar el llibre a Laura en una petita trobada al mateix cafè, va veure com els ulls d'ella s'il·luminaven amb una alegria genuïna.En: When Oriol gifted the book to Laura at a small gathering at the same café, he saw her eyes light up with genuine joy.Ca: L'havien maleït, amb una abraçada càlida i un agraïment sincer.En: She blessed him with a warm hug and a sincere gratitude.Ca: En aquell instant, Oriol va comprendre que valia la pena lluitar per les relacions que importaven.En: In that instant, Oriol understood that it was worth fighting for the relationships that mattered.Ca: L'olor de cafè i de llibres es va barrejar amb la satisfacció d'haver arriscat per amor a una amistat.En: The smell of coffee and books blended with the satisfaction of having risked for the love of a friendship.Ca: Oriol va aprendre que, a vegades, cal donar un pas valent perquè les coses bones passin.En: Oriol learned that sometimes, one must take a brave step for good things to happen.Ca: El seu gest no només va recuperar un vincle, sinó que també li va recordar la bellesa de les petites accions significatives.En: His gesture not only restored a bond but also reminded him of the beauty of small, meaningful actions. Vocabulary Words:the violets: les violetesthe flower pots: els testosthe wrought iron: el ferro forjatthe childhood: la infantesathe adventures: les aventuresthe rare book: el llibre estranythe unique edition: l'edició rarathe afternoons: les tardesthe budget: el pressupostthe exploration journey: el viatge d'exploracióthe commitment: el compromísthe mission: la missióthe connection: la connexióthe ceiling: el sostrethe corner: la cantonadathe charm: l'encantthe dusty books: els llibres polsososthe aroma: l'aromathe wallet: la carterathe risk: el riscthe genuine joy: l'alegria genuïnathe gratitude: l'agraïmentthe bond: el vinclethe relationship: les relacionsthe brave step: el pas valentthe sacrifice: el sacrificithe gathering: la trobadathe satisfaction: la satisfaccióthe meaningful actions: les accions significativesthe beauty: la bellesa

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Truffle Hunt Mishap: A Heartwarming Culinary Twist in Firenze Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-05-19-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Il sole splendeva luminosamente sopra il Mercato di Sant'Ambrogio a Firenze.En: The sun was shining brightly over the Mercato di Sant'Ambrogio in Firenze.It: Le bancarelle erano un'esplosione di colori, con frutta fresca, fiori e spezie profumate.En: The stalls were an explosion of colors, with fresh fruit, flowers, and fragrant spices.It: Tra la folla, Giulia si faceva strada, il cuore battente d'emozione.En: Among the crowd, Giulia made her way, her heart pounding with excitement.It: Oggi era il giorno in cui sperava di impressionare Lorenzo, il suo amico appassionato di tartufi.En: Today was the day she hoped to impress Lorenzo, her friend passionate about truffles.It: Lorenzo si trovava poco lontano, immerso nell'aroma dei funghi freschi, ignaro dei sentimenti che Giulia nutriva per lui.En: Lorenzo was not far away, immersed in the aroma of fresh mushrooms, unaware of the feelings Giulia had for him.It: "Buongiorno, Giulia!En: "Good morning, Giulia!"It: ", salutò con un sorriso caloroso mentre lei si avvicinava.En: he greeted with a warm smile as she approached.It: Il mercato era affollato e rumoroso, e una brezza gentile portava con sé l'odore delle cipolle e del basilico.En: The market was crowded and noisy, and a gentle breeze carried with it the smell of onions and basil.It: Le voci dei venditori si alzavano sopra il brusio: "Funghi freschi!En: The vendors' voices rose above the buzz: "Fresh mushrooms!It: ", "Tartufi pregiati!En: ", "Fine truffles!It: ", "Patate fragranti!"En: ", "Fragrant potatoes!"It: Giulia si fermò davanti alla bancarella di Marco, un venditore noto per il suo umorismo.En: Giulia stopped in front of Marco's stall, a vendor known for his humor.It: "Ciao, signorina!En: "Hello, miss!It: Cerca qualcosa di speciale oggi?En: Looking for something special today?"It: ", chiese Marco, occhietti allegri che brillavano di malizia.En: asked Marco, his lively eyes sparkling with mischief.It: "Sì, cerco un tartufo raro", rispose Giulia, cercando di sembrare sicura.En: "Yes, I'm looking for a rare truffle," replied Giulia, trying to sound confident.It: Ma il mercato era un labirinto di scelte e l'odore del tartufo era offuscato dai tanti profumi circostanti.En: But the market was a maze of choices, and the scent of truffle was obscured by the many surrounding aromas.It: Marco si fece serio per un attimo, poi indicò un tubero voluminoso e scuro.En: Marco grew serious for a moment, then pointed to a large, dark tuber.It: "Ecco qui, il tartufo che fa per te!En: "Here it is, the truffle for you!"It: ", esclamò con un sorriso provocatore.En: he exclaimed with a provocative smile.It: Giulia osservò il tubero con attenzione.En: Giulia examined the tuber closely.It: Non era esperta, ma il desiderio di sorprendere Lorenzo vinse ogni incertezza.En: She was not an expert, but the desire to surprise Lorenzo overcame any uncertainty.It: Pagò il prezzo richiesto e avvolse con cura il presunto tartufo.En: She paid the requested price and carefully wrapped the supposed truffle.It: Più tardi, mentre il sole iniziava a calare, Giulia si incontrò con Lorenzo in un angolo tranquillo del mercato.En: Later, as the sun began to set, Giulia met with Lorenzo in a quiet corner of the market.It: "Guarda cosa ho trovato!En: "Look what I found!"It: ", esclamò trionfante.En: she exclaimed triumphantly.It: Lorenzo prese il tubero, lo esaminò e poi scoppiò in una risata fragorosa.En: Lorenzo took the tuber, examined it, and then burst into booming laughter.It: "Giulia, questo è una patata gigante!"En: "Giulia, this is a giant potato!"It: Giulia arrossì, ma presto si unì alla risata di Lorenzo.En: Giulia blushed but soon joined in Lorenzo's laughter.It: "Oh no, che figuraccia!".En: "Oh no, what a blunder!"It: "Non preoccuparti", disse Lorenzo sorridendo.En: "Don't worry," said Lorenzo smiling.It: "È il pensiero che conta.En: "It's the thought that counts.It: Vieni, cuciniamo insieme.En: Come on, let's cook together.It: Possiamo fare un ottimo purè!"En: We can make an excellent purée!"It: Mentre il sole si nascondeva dietro i tetti di Firenze, Giulia e Lorenzo lavorarono insieme in cucina.En: As the sun hid behind the rooftops of Firenze, Giulia and Lorenzo worked together in the kitchen.It: La serata trascorse veloce tra risate e sorrisi.En: The evening passed quickly with laughter and smiles.It: Giulia aveva imparato a ridere dei suoi errori e Lorenzo, vedendola sotto una nuova luce, iniziò a nutrire qualcosa di più che semplice amicizia.En: Giulia had learned to laugh at her mistakes, and Lorenzo, seeing her in a new light, began to feel something more than just friendship.It: Quella sera, tra i profumi deliziosi del loro pasto e nuove complicità, un legame più profondo prese forma al Mercato di Sant'Ambrogio.En: That evening, among the delicious aromas of their meal and new camaraderie, a deeper bond took form at the Mercato di Sant'Ambrogio.It: E nonostante la patata, o forse grazie a essa, qualcosa di speciale era nato.En: And despite the potato, or perhaps thanks to it, something special was born. Vocabulary Words:the market: il mercatothe stall: la bancarellathe crowd: la follato make one's way: farsi stradato impress: impressionarethe mushroom: il fungothe spice: la speziathe truffle: il tartufothe basil: il basilicothe breeze: la brezzathe scent: l'odorethe vendor: il venditorethe humor: l'umorismothe mischief: la maliziathe maze: il labirintoto obscure: offuscarethe tuber: il tuberoprovocative: provocatoreto wrap: avvolgereto set (sun): calareto burst out laughing: scoppiare in una risatabooming: fragorosathe blunder: la figuracciato worry: preoccuparsithe purée: il purèto hide: nasconderethe mistake: l'errorethe rooftop: il tettothe meal: il pastocamaraderie: complicità

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: New Paths and Friendships in Vigeland Park Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-05-18-22-34-01-no Story Transcript:No: Sindre gikk langs den brede stien i Vigeland Park.En: Sindre walked along the wide path in Vigeland Park.No: Det var vår og blomster sto i fullt flor.En: It was spring, and the flowers were in full bloom.No: Parken var full av mennesker som feiret Grunnlovsdagen.En: The park was full of people celebrating Constitution Day.No: Smilende barn løp rundt med små flagg, og voksne samlet seg i små grupper for å prate og nyte dagen.En: Smiling children ran around with small flags, and adults gathered in small groups to chat and enjoy the day.No: Sindre trengte å være blant folk, men samtidig ikke kjent med noen as det var mye følelser han trengte å bearbeide.En: Sindre needed to be among people, but at the same time, he didn't know anyone, as there were many emotions he needed to process.No: Han hadde nettopp gått gjennom et vondt brudd og prøvde å finne litt ro.En: He had just gone through a painful breakup and was trying to find some peace.No: Jogging hjalp.En: Jogging helped.No: Med rytmen av føttene mot grusen forsvant tankene litt.En: With the rhythm of his feet on the gravel, his thoughts faded a bit.No: Han ønsket ikke mer kjærlighetssorg.En: He didn't want any more heartache.No: Det var som å bevege seg i en tåke.En: It was like moving in a fog.No: Så han fokuserte på løpeturen.En: So he focused on his run.No: Et stykke foran Sindre, jogget Frida.En: A little ahead of Sindre, Frida was jogging.No: Hun elsket å møte nye mennesker og gledet seg over den livlige stemningen i parken.En: She loved meeting new people and enjoyed the lively atmosphere in the park.No: Hun nyinnflyttet til Oslo og ønsket seg vennskap og nye opplevelser.En: She was new to Oslo and was looking for friendship and new experiences.No: Dagen i dag virket perfekt for det.En: Today seemed perfect for that.No: Vigeland Park var fylt med liv, og luften bar med seg lyden av latter og musikk.En: Vigeland Park was filled with life, and the air carried the sound of laughter and music.No: Plutselig snublet Frida over en liten stein, men hun klarte akkurat å ta seg inn.En: Suddenly, Frida stumbled over a small stone, but she just managed to catch herself.No: Sindre løp forbi, men snudde seg for å se om hun var ok.En: Sindre ran past but turned around to see if she was okay.No: "Hei!En: "Hi!No: Gikk det bra?En: Are you alright?"No: " spurte han med et smil mens han saktnet farten.En: he asked with a smile as he slowed his pace.No: Frida lo lett.En: Frida laughed lightly.No: "Ja, bare litt uheldig.En: "Yes, just a bit unlucky.No: Tusen takk!En: Thank you so much!"No: "De begynte å jogge side om side, og samtalen gikk lett.En: They began jogging side by side, and the conversation flowed easily.No: Sindre kjente det var hyggelig å ha selskap, selv om han i starten var skeptisk.En: Sindre found it nice to have company, even though he was initially skeptical.No: Han ville ikke åpne seg for å bli skuffet igjen, men Frida hadde en smittende glede som gjorde det vanskelig ikke å føle seg bedre.En: He didn't want to open up only to be disappointed again, but Frida had an infectious joy that made it hard not to feel better.No: Senere, etter en god treningsøkt, bestemte de seg for å sette seg på gresset med de andre som feiret.En: Later, after a good workout, they decided to sit on the grass with the others who were celebrating.No: Folk satte opp piknikteppene sine, og det hang en duft av nybakte vafler i luften.En: People were setting up their picnic blankets, and the air was filled with the scent of freshly baked waffles.No: Sindre og Frida ble sittende nær hverandre, snakkende om alt fra musikk til reisedrømmer.En: Sindre and Frida sat close together, talking about everything from music to travel dreams.No: Det var i denne settingen, med en fargerik himmel over dem, at Sindre følte seg lettere.En: It was in this setting, with a colorful sky above them, that Sindre felt lighter.No: Han skjønte at det å knytte nye bånd var mulig, til og med deilig.En: He realized that forming new bonds was possible, even delightful.No: Frida tok et stort steg, strakk frem telefonen sin med et smil.En: Frida took a big step, extending her phone with a smile.No: "Vil du kanskje møtes igjen?En: "Would you like to meet again sometime?"No: "Sindre nølte et øyeblikk, men kun for å se hvor langt han hadde kommet.En: Sindre hesitated for a moment, but only to see how far he had come.No: "Ja, det vil jeg gjerne," svarte han og tastet inn nummeret sitt.En: "Yes, I would like that," he replied and entered his number.No: Så lett var det å åpne for nye muligheter.En: It was that easy to open up to new possibilities.No: Som solen begynte å sette seg, visste Sindre at han hadde funnet en start.En: As the sun began to set, Sindre knew he had found a new beginning.No: En nye vennskap begynte å ta form, og for første gang på lenge følte han seg klar til å la den utvikle seg.En: A new friendship was starting to take shape, and for the first time in a long while, he felt ready to let it develop.No: Frida smilte mot ham, og de avtalte å møtes igjen.En: Frida smiled at him, and they agreed to meet again.No: Kanskje hadde han funnet en vei ut av tåken, en sti sammen med en ny venn å utforske.En: Perhaps he had found a way out of the fog, a path to explore with a new friend. Vocabulary Words:gravel: grusenfog: tåkepath: stifriendship: vennskapbreakup: bruddbloom: florlively: livligeinfectious: smittendeunlucky: uheldigemotions: følelserheartache: kjærlighetssorgatmosphere: stemningstumbled: snubletskeptical: skeptiskbond: båndsetting: settingenrhythm: rytmenconversation: samtalenextend: strekkecelebrating: feiretcollect: samletentered: tastetscent: duftjogging: joggingpicnic blanket: piknikteppeworkout: treningsøktexplore: utforskehesitated: nøltegathered: samletsmiling: smilende

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Heartfelt Whispers: Love Found Amidst Farewell Winds Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-05-14-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De zon scheen helder aan de hemel boven Scheveningen Beach.En: The sun shone brightly in the sky above Scheveningen Beach.Nl: Sander liep langzaam over het zachte zand, zijn gedachten verward.En: Sander walked slowly over the soft sand, his thoughts confused.Nl: Het strand was gevuld met mensen.En: The beach was filled with people.Nl: Muziek speelde subtiel op de achtergrond en een warme lentebries droeg de geur van zout mee.En: Music played subtly in the background, and a warm spring breeze carried the scent of salt.Nl: Vandaag was een speciale dag.En: Today was a special day.Nl: Jan, hun goede vriend, vertrok binnenkort naar het buitenland.En: Jan, their good friend, was soon leaving for abroad.Nl: Ze hadden deze bijeenkomst georganiseerd om afscheid te nemen.En: They had organized this gathering to say goodbye.Nl: Sander wilde genieten van het moment, maar zijn gedachten waren ergens anders.En: Sander wanted to enjoy the moment, but his thoughts were elsewhere.Nl: Hij keek naar Lisanne, die lachend met een groep vrienden stond te praten.En: He looked at Lisanne, who was laughing and talking with a group of friends.Nl: Sander's hart klopte sneller.En: Sander's heart beat faster.Nl: Hij had al een tijdje gevoelens voor Lisanne, maar had nooit de moed gehad om het te zeggen.En: He had been having feelings for Lisanne for some time, but had never had the courage to say it.Nl: Nu vertrok Jan en voelde hij dat de tijd drong.En: Now Jan was leaving, and he felt time was running out.Nl: "Zal ik het haar vertellen?" dacht hij.En: "Should I tell her?" he wondered.Nl: Het feest ging door.En: The party went on.Nl: Mensen lachten, praatten en genoten van de gezelligheid, maar Sander bleef stil.En: People laughed, talked, and enjoyed the coziness, but Sander remained silent.Nl: Hij was verlegen en bang voor afwijzing.En: He was shy and afraid of rejection.Nl: Telkens als hij Lisanne wilde benaderen, was er iemand om hen heen.En: Every time he wanted to approach Lisanne, there was someone around them.Nl: Hij kon geen privé moment vinden.En: He couldn't find a private moment.Nl: De zon begon langzaam onder te gaan en de lucht kleurde oranje en roze.En: The sun slowly began to set, and the sky turned orange and pink.Nl: Sander zag Lisanne richting het water lopen.En: Sander saw Lisanne walking toward the water.Nl: Ze stond daar alleen, in stilte, terwijl de golven zachtjes tegen haar voeten sloegen.En: She stood there alone, in silence, while the waves gently lapped at her feet.Nl: Dit was zijn kans.En: This was his chance.Nl: Met een diepe ademhaling liep Sander naar haar toe.En: With a deep breath, Sander walked towards her.Nl: Zijn hart bonsde in zijn borst.En: His heart pounded in his chest.Nl: "Lisanne," zei hij zachtjes.En: "Lisanne," he said softly.Nl: Ze draaide zich om en glimlachte naar hem.En: She turned and smiled at him.Nl: "Hoi, Sander," zei ze.En: "Hi, Sander," she said.Nl: "Er is iets dat ik je wil vertellen," begon Sander, zijn stem trilde een beetje.En: "There is something I want to tell you," Sander began, his voice trembling a little.Nl: "Ik... ik heb gevoelens voor je.En: "I... I have feelings for you.Nl: Al een tijdje nu."En: For a while now."Nl: Lisanne keek hem aan, even stil.En: Lisanne looked at him, silent for a moment.Nl: Toen brak een grote glimlach door op haar gezicht.En: Then a big smile broke out on her face.Nl: "Sander, ik heb het eigenlijk ook zo gevoeld," antwoordde ze.En: "Sander, I've actually felt the same way," she replied.Nl: Haar woorden gaven hem een gevoel van opluchting en vreugde.En: Her words gave him a feeling of relief and joy.Nl: De rest van de avond zaten Sander en Lisanne samen bij het vuur, pratend en lachend, terwijl de zee hun achtergrondmuziek was.En: The rest of the evening, Sander and Lisanne sat together by the fire, talking and laughing while the sea was their background music.Nl: Sander voelde zich bevrijd; hij had eindelijk zijn gevoelens opengesteld en de wereld voelde lichter.En: Sander felt free; he had finally opened up about his feelings, and the world felt lighter.Nl: Uiteindelijk veranderde Sander.En: In the end, Sander changed.Nl: Hij was geen stille observant meer, maar iemand die zijn gevoelens durfde te tonen.En: He was no longer a silent observer, but someone who dared to show his feelings.Nl: De avond van Jan's afscheid was ook een nieuw begin voor Sander en Lisanne aan het prachtige strand van Scheveningen.En: The evening of Jan's farewell was also a new beginning for Sander and Lisanne at the beautiful beach of Scheveningen. Vocabulary Words:shone: scheenslowly: langzaamconfused: verwardsubtly: subtielscent: geurabroad: buitenlandgathering: bijeenkomstenjoy: genietencourage: moedrejection: afwijzingapproach: benaderenprivate: privépounded: bonsdetrembling: trilderelief: opluchtingobserver: observantfarewell: afscheidbeautiful: prachtigemoment: momentspecial: speciaalelsewhere: ergens anderslaughed: lachtencoziness: gezelligheidlapped: sloegenchance: kansdeep breath: diepe ademhalingsmiled: glimlachtesilent: stilbackground: achtergrondfree: bevrijd