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Fluent Fiction - Catalan: When an Office Blunder Leads to Unexpected Connections Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-09-14-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: A l'oficina de l'edifici Altamira, plena de cubicles i ordinadors, Martí se sentia aclaparat.En: In the office of the Altamira building, full of cubicles and computers, Martí felt overwhelmed.Ca: L'aire fresc de la tardor entrava per les grans finestres i el perfum del cafè s'escampava per l'ambient.En: The fresh autumn air entered through the large windows, and the aroma of coffee wafted through the air.Ca: Martí estava així cada matí, atrapat entre muntanyes de correus i informes.En: Martí felt this way every morning, trapped between mountains of emails and reports.Ca: Però hi havia una cosa que li alegrava el dia: Laia.En: But there was one thing that brightened his day: Laia.Ca: No ho diria mai, però a dins té un afecte secret per ella.En: He would never say it, but inside he had a secret affection for her.Ca: Laia seia dues taules més enllà.En: Laia sat two tables away.Ca: Martí se la mirava sovint, pensant en com dir-li que l'admirava.En: Martí often watched her, thinking about how to tell her that he admired her.Ca: Avui, mentre l'oficina bullia d'activitat, Martí estava decidit.En: Today, while the office buzzed with activity, Martí was determined.Ca: Escriví un correu amb molta cura.En: He wrote an email with great care.Ca: Va pensar en les paraules, senzilles però sinceres: "Laia, la teva dedicació i somriure fan especials els meus dies a l'oficina.En: He thought of simple but sincere words: "Laia, your dedication and smile make my days at the office special."Ca: "Amb nervis a la panxa, Martí clicà "enviar".En: With nervousness in his stomach, Martí clicked "send."Ca: Però el seu cor es gelà en un instant.En: But his heart froze in an instant.Ca: En lloc de Laia, "TOTS_COMP" aparegué a la barra del destí.En: Instead of Laia, "TOTS_COMP" appeared in the recipient bar.Ca: L'e-mail havia anat a tot l'oficina.En: The email had gone to the entire office.Ca: Els seus ulls s'eixamplaren de sorpresa i pànic.En: His eyes widened with surprise and panic.Ca: Martí necessitava parar-ho, abans que Pol, el seu estricte cap, veiés el correu.En: Martí needed to stop it before Pol, his strict boss, saw the email.Ca: Es llançà pel passadís, passant pel costat de les taules amb presses.En: He dashed down the hallway, rushing past the desks.Ca: Els altres treballadors el miraven estranyats.En: The other employees looked at him strangely.Ca: Martí gairebé s'ensorra amb una planta de despatx.En: Martí nearly stumbled over an office plant.Ca: El pànic el feia suar més que qualsevol feina.En: The panic made him sweat more than any work.Ca: Les rialles començaven a sentir-se des d'algunes taules.En: Laughter began to be heard from some tables.Ca: Martí ja sabia que diversos companys havien vist el seu missatge.En: Martí already knew that several colleagues had seen his message.Ca: Finalment, arribà al lloc de l'administrador de sistemes.En: Finally, he reached the system administrator's place.Ca: Amb un somriure comprensiu, l'administrador confirmà que el correu s'havia repescat.En: With a knowing smile, the administrator confirmed that the email had been retrieved.Ca: Martí sospirà, mig alleujat.En: Martí sighed, half relieved.Ca: Laia, curiosa pel rebombori, s'apropà a Martí.En: Laia, curious about the commotion, approached Martí.Ca: Amb les galtes enceses, Martí li confià la història i li va confessar les seves emocions.En: With flushed cheeks, Martí shared the story with her and confessed his feelings.Ca: "Volia que només tu ho sabessis", digué amb veu tremolosa.En: "I wanted only you to know," he said with a trembling voice.Ca: Laia li va somriure, afectada.En: Laia smiled at him, touched.Ca: "Em fa molta il·lusió.En: "I'm thrilled.Ca: Gràcies per compartir això amb mi", respongué.En: Thank you for sharing this with me," she replied.Ca: Mentre tornaven a les seves tasques, els companys mostren suports amb gestos i comentaris afectuosos.En: As they returned to their tasks, colleagues showed support with gestures and kind comments.Ca: Martí aprengué que tothom comet errors.En: Martí learned that everyone makes mistakes.Ca: I, de vegades, aquests errors poden portar a moments inesperats de confiança i comprensió.En: And sometimes, those mistakes can lead to unexpected moments of trust and understanding.Ca: A partir d'aquell dia, a Martí ja no se li feia tan complicat confondre la feina i els seus sentiments.En: From that day on, Martí no longer found it so difficult to mix work and his feelings.Ca: Va trobar una amistat preciosa en Laia, i també una valuosa lliçó: l'ésser honest i vulnerable pot obrir portes increïbles.En: He found a precious friendship in Laia, and also a valuable lesson: being honest and vulnerable can open incredible doors. Vocabulary Words:the cubicle: el cubicleoverwhelmed: aclaparatthe aroma: el perfumthe email: el correuthe report: l'informesecret: secretto admire: admirarthe dedication: la dedicacióto send: enviarthe recipient: el destíto retrieve: repescarthe boss: el capstrict: estricteto stumble: ensorrar-sethe hallway: el passadísthe administrator: l'administradorthe smile: el somriureto confess: confessarthe feeling: l'emocióthe laughter: les riallesthe plant: la plantato sweat: suarto dash: llançar-sethe heart: el corto freeze: gelar-sethe colleague: el companycurious: curiosato share: compartirvulnerable: vulnerablevaluable: valuosa

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Finding Home: Miriam's Antarctic Rosh Hashanah Celebration Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-09-10-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: מרים, אישה מדהימה בשנות השלושים לחייה, עמדה בחוץ מול התחנה לחקר האקלים באוקרטיקה.En: Miriam, an amazing woman in her thirties, stood outside facing the climate research station in Antarctica.He: רוחות קרות נשבו סביבה, והשמש של סוף הקיץ רק התחילה להיעלם אל האופק.En: Cold winds blew around her, and the late summer sun was just starting to disappear over the horizon.He: היא קטפה נשימה עמוקה, חושבת על הבית בישראל, על המשפחה והחגים שהיא כה מתגעגעת אליהם.En: She took a deep breath, thinking about home in Israel, about the family and holidays she so dearly missed.He: מרים אמנם הייתה רחוקה ממישור החוף הידוע לה כל כך, אך חשבה על ראש השנה המתקרב.En: Though Miriam was far from the coastal plain she knew so well, she thought about the upcoming Rosh Hashanah.He: השנה הזאת היא הרגישה את הצורך להתחבר לשורשיה, למרות שהייתה באדמה הקפואה הזו, אלפי קילומטרים מביתה.En: This year she felt the need to connect to her roots, even though she was in this frozen land, thousands of kilometers from her home.He: אך לא היו תפוחים, ולא דבש בתחנה.En: But there were no apples, and no honey at the station.He: בתוך התחנה, בניגוד לנופח העצוב והקפוא שבחוץ, היה חם ונעים.En: Inside the station, unlike the cold and sad atmosphere outside, it was warm and pleasant.He: שם היו דוד ורחל, חבריה למחקר.En: There were David and Rachel, her research partners.He: דוד היה לא מזמן בארצם המרוחקת, אבל רחל מעולם לא חוותה את מסורות היהודים.En: David had recently been in their distant country, but Rachel had never experienced Jewish traditions.He: מרים ידעה שהיא רוצה ליצור איתם משהו מיוחד.En: Miriam knew she wanted to create something special with them.He: "היום ראש השנה", היא אמרה ברגע שנכנסה לחדר.En: "Today is Rosh Hashanah," she said as soon as she entered the room.He: "זה זמן לחגיגה והתחדשות.En: "It's a time for celebration and renewal.He: אולי נוכל לחגוג יחד.En: Maybe we can celebrate together."He: ""מה אנו צריכים לעשות?En: "What do we need to do?"He: " שאל דוד בהתעניינות.En: asked David with interest.He: מרים חיפשה סביב את המצרכים הקיימים.En: Miriam looked around for the available ingredients.He: היא מצאה תפוזים וקצת סוכר.En: She found oranges and a little sugar.He: "נוכל להכין ריבת תפוז", היא הציעה בחיוך.En: "We can make orange marmalade," she suggested with a smile.He: "כמו תפוח בדבש.En: "Like apples in honey."He: "באותו ערב, התחנה התמלאה בריחות של תפוזים וסוכר, בזיכרונות ובשלווה.En: That evening, the station was filled with the scents of oranges and sugar, memories and tranquility.He: מרים הסבירה לדוד ולרחל על משמעות ראש השנה, על שנה חדשה מלאה בתקווה ובהצלחה.En: Miriam explained to David and Rachel the meaning of Rosh Hashanah, about a new year full of hope and success.He: הם צחקו, שיתפו סיפורים, והעמיקו את קשריהם.En: They laughed, shared stories, and deepened their bonds.He: בקצה הערב, כשמסתיימת החגיגה הקטנה, מרים הרגישה משהו חדש.En: By the end of the evening, as the small celebration was wrapping up, Miriam felt something new.He: בעוד היא רחוקה מהבית, היא גילתה שבתוך הרגעים, בתוך החברות והחום האנושי, היא מצאה בית חדש.En: Although she was far from home, she discovered that within these moments, within the friendship and human warmth, she had found a new home.He: התחנה, למרות היותה מקום קור ופשטות, העניקה לה את התחושה שהיא רצויה, שהיא שייכת.En: The station, despite being a place of cold and simplicity, gave her the feeling that she was welcomed, that she belonged.He: שם, באוקרטיקה הרחוקה, מרים הבינה שמשמעות האמונה והמסורת היא לא רק במקומות המוכרים עם האנשים היקרים ללבך, אלא גם ביכולת לשתף ולהתחבר לכל מי שרוצה להקשיב.En: There, in the distant Antarctica, Miriam understood that the meaning of faith and tradition is not only in familiar places with people dear to your heart, but also in the ability to share and connect with anyone willing to listen. Vocabulary Words:climate: אקליםhorizon: אופקbreath: נשימהroots: שורשיהfrozen: קפואהingredients: המצרכיםmarmalade: ריבתtranquility: שלווהbonds: קשריםfaith: אמונהtradition: מסורתrenewal: התחדשותcelebration: חגיגהconnect: להתחברscents: ריחותmemories: זיכרונותsuccess: בהצלחהlaughter: צחוקsimplicity: פשטותjourney: מסעpartners: חבריםupcoming: המתקרבatmosphere: נופחavailable: הקיימיםpleasant: נעיםdisappear: להיעלםremote: מרוחקתshare: לשתףbond: לחברdiscover: לגלותBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: A Day at the Museum: Discoveries Beyond Exhibit Glass Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-09-06-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El sol feia brillar les teulades del Museu d'Història Natural de Barcelona.En: The sun made the rooftops of the Museu d'Història Natural de Barcelona shine.Ca: Els nens de l'escola, amb ganes d'explorar, entraven al museu en fila.En: The school children, eager to explore, entered the museum in a line.Ca: Gemma, amb els ulls brillants i el somriure tímid, estava emocionada.En: Gemma, with bright eyes and a shy smile, was excited.Ca: Tenia un secret: li fascinava la paleontologia, un amor que guardava dintre seu, ja que semblava que ningú més compartís aquest interès entre els seus companys.En: She had a secret: she was fascinated by paleontology, a love she kept inside because it seemed no one else shared this interest among her classmates.Ca: Avui, el museu estava especial.En: Today, the museum was special.Ca: Els ecos dels passadissos amplis, plens d'esquelets que eren titans petrificats, capturaven l'atenció.En: The echoes of the wide hallways, filled with skeletons that were petrified titans, captured their attention.Ca: Les vitrines amb minerals lluents competien per l'atenció dels visitants.En: The display cases with shining minerals competed for the visitors' attention.Ca: Oriol i Clara, sempre amb ganes de xerrameca, es movien d'un costat a l'altre, gaudint de la descoberta.En: Oriol and Clara, always eager to chatter, moved from one side to the other, enjoying the discovery.Ca: La visita començà.En: The visit began.Ca: El mestre insistí en mantenir el grup junts, cosa que frustrava Gemma.En: The teacher insisted on keeping the group together, which frustrated Gemma.Ca: Volia temps per explorar al seu aire i descobrir un fòssil rar que havia llegit en llibres.En: She wanted time to explore at her own pace and discover a rare fossil she had read about in books.Ca: El seu cor bategava fortament amb l'esperança de veure'l.En: Her heart beat strongly with the hope of seeing it.Ca: Però el temps era curt, els llocs per visitar eren molts, i el grup es movia constantment.En: But time was short, there were many places to visit, and the group moved constantly.Ca: Durant l'hora del dinar, en un racó del museu, aprofità l'oportunitat.En: During lunch time, in a corner of the museum, she took advantage of the opportunity.Ca: Mentre els seus companys obrien els entrepans i xerraven alegrement, Gemma s'escapà silenciosament.En: While her classmates opened their sandwiches and chatted merrily, Gemma slipped away silently.Ca: Va caminar ràpidament, seguint les indicacions fins a una sala poc transitada.En: She walked quickly, following directions to a little-frequented room.Ca: Allà, sota la llum tènue, ho va veure: el fòssil rar que tant desitjava contemplar.En: There, under the dim light, she saw it: the rare fossil she so desired to behold.Ca: La seva forma elegant i les marques del temps li parlaven d'una història antiquíssima.En: Its elegant shape and the marks of time told her of an ancient story.Ca: Mentre Gemma s'embadalí amb la meravella davant d'ella, el mestre descobrí la seva absència.En: While Gemma was entranced by the marvel in front of her, the teacher discovered her absence.Ca: Anava amb pressa a buscar-la, preocupat que hagués passat alguna cosa.En: He hurried to find her, worried that something might have happened.Ca: Oriol i Clara, molt més perspicaços del que semblaven, notaren que Gemma no estava amb ells.En: Oriol and Clara, much more perceptive than they seemed, noticed that Gemma was not with them.Ca: S'armaren de valor i la van buscar, amb els ulls vigilants i el cor valent.En: They plucked up their courage and went to find her, with watchful eyes and brave hearts.Ca: Trobaren Gemma just quan el mestre estava a punt de girar el cantó.En: They found Gemma just when the teacher was about to turn the corner.Ca: Sense pensar-ho dues vegades, Oriol i Clara dissimularen, portant Gemma de nou al grup.En: Without thinking twice, Oriol and Clara covered for her, bringing Gemma back to the group.Ca: Amb una habilitat sorprenent, aconseguiren esquivar les preguntes del mestre, que sospirà alleujat en veure'ls a tots.En: With surprising skill, they managed to dodge the teacher's questions, who sighed in relief seeing them all together.Ca: A la tornada, Gemma sentí una nova força dins seu.En: On the way back, Gemma felt a new strength within her.Ca: La petita aventura li havia donat confiança.En: The little adventure had given her confidence.Ca: Oriol i Clara, cómplices i ara més propers que mai, somrigueren còmplices.En: Oriol and Clara, accomplices and now closer than ever, smiled knowingly.Ca: Gemma els agraïa la seva amistat i el suport.En: Gemma was grateful for their friendship and support.Ca: Junts, el museu havia estat una experiència enriquidora.En: Together, the museum had been an enriching experience.Ca: Ara, més que mai, sabia que el seu futur estava lligat a misteris antics dels fòssils i que no estava sola en el seu viatge.En: Now, more than ever, she knew her future was tied to the ancient mysteries of fossils and that she was not alone in her journey. Vocabulary Words:the sun: el solrooftops: les teuladesschool children: els nens de l'escolashy smile: el somriure tímidpaleontology: la paleontologiasecret: el secretfascinated: fascinadamuseum: el museuwhisper: el xiuxiueigechoes: els ecoshallways: els passadissospetrified titans: els titans petrificatsdisplay cases: les vitrinesshining minerals: els minerals lluentsteacher: el mestrefrustrated: frustravarare fossil: el fòssil rarhope: l'esperançaancient story: una història antiquíssimaabsence: l'absènciaworried: preocupatperceptive: perspicaçosbrave hearts: el cor valentwatchful eyes: els ulls vigilantssurprise: la sorpresaquestions: les preguntessigh of relief: alleujamentconfidence: la confiançafriendship: l'amistatancient mysteries: els misteris antics

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Finding Solace in Gaudí's Shadows: A Mother's Daily Escape Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-09-05-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Enmig del bullici de La Diada a Barcelona, els sons de les gralles i les rialles omplien l'aire al Park Güell.En: Amidst the bustle of La Diada in Barcelona, the sounds of the gralles and laughter filled the air at Park Güell.Ca: Les fulles dels arbres, acolorides i dansant, indicaven l'arribada de la tardor.En: The colorful, dancing leaves of the trees signaled the arrival of autumn.Ca: Montse, amb el cor una mica pesat, passejava pel parc amb el seu marit, en Pere, i la seva filla petita, la Laia.En: Montse, with a somewhat heavy heart, strolled through the park with her husband, Pere, and their little daughter, Laia.Ca: Montse estimava la seva família, però les seves responsabilitats la sobrepassaven.En: Montse loved her family, but her responsibilities overwhelmed her.Ca: A voltes, el pes de ser mare, esposa, treballadora i amiga li feia perdre l'alè.En: At times, the weight of being a mother, wife, worker, and friend took her breath away.Ca: Avui, desitjava trobar un moment de pau per reflexionar i recarregar-se.En: Today, she wished to find a moment of peace to reflect and recharge.Ca: Mentre passejaven sota el cel blau ple de vents suaus, Montse observava els colors vius dels mosaics de Gaudí.En: As they walked under a blue sky filled with gentle winds, Montse observed the vivid colors of Gaudí's mosaics.Ca: Les formes serpentejaven per camins i bancs, plens de persones.En: The shapes snaked through paths and benches, full of people.Ca: Els turistes rient i fent fotos ho omplien tot.En: Tourists laughing and taking photos filled everything.Ca: Montse volia escapar d'això, encara que només fos per uns minuts.En: Montse wanted to escape from this, even if only for a few minutes.Ca: Es va aturar.En: She stopped.Ca: Amb una veu suau, va dir a Pere que necessitava temps sola.En: With a gentle voice, she told Pere that she needed time alone.Ca: En Pere, comprensiu, li va somriure i va assentir.En: Pere, understanding, smiled at her and nodded.Ca: "No et preocupis, mirot pels avisos.En: "Don't worry, I'll watch the signs.Ca: Nosaltres t'esperem aquí amb la Laia", va dir, mostrant-li també la seva complicitat.En: We'll wait for you here with Laia," he said, showing her his support as well.Ca: Amb el cor alleujat, Montse va començar a caminar solitària pel parc.En: With a relieved heart, Montse began to walk alone through the park.Ca: En la recerca d'un lloc tranquil, va trobar un racó amagat sota una estructura de Gaudí.En: In search of a quiet place, she found a hidden corner under a Gaudí structure.Ca: Allà, el món semblava aturar-se.En: There, the world seemed to stop.Ca: Es va asseure, va tancar els ulls i va respirar profundament.En: She sat down, closed her eyes, and breathed deeply.Ca: L'olor fresca de la vegetació i el murmuri llunyà dels visitants la calmaven.En: The fresh smell of vegetation and the distant murmur of visitors calmed her.Ca: Montse va obrir els ulls i va somriure.En: Montse opened her eyes and smiled.Ca: Llavors va comprendre la importància de trobar moments per ella mateixa.En: She then understood the importance of finding moments for herself.Ca: Un petit recordatori que, per cuidar bé dels seus éssers estimats, primer havia de cuidar-se a ella mateixa.En: A small reminder that, to take good care of her loved ones, she first had to take care of herself.Ca: Després d'una estona, es va aixecar renovada, agraïda pel temps que havia tingut.En: After a while, she stood up renewed, grateful for the time she had had.Ca: Va tornar amb en Pere i la Laia, el cor ple de tranquil·litat i energia.En: She returned to Pere and Laia, her heart full of tranquility and energy.Ca: El reencuentre va ser dolç, marcat per l'alegria de la Laia que no deixava de córrer i riure.En: The reunion was sweet, marked by the joy of Laia who didn't stop running and laughing.Ca: En aquell dia de La Diada, Montse no només va celebrar la identitat i la força de ser part de la seva terra, sinó també la seva pròpia força interior.En: On that day of La Diada, Montse not only celebrated the identity and strength of being part of her land, but also her own inner strength.Ca: Va prometre que faria temps per ella mateixa en el futur, sabent que això la faria una mare i esposa millor.En: She promised to make time for herself in the future, knowing that it would make her a better mother and wife.Ca: I amb l'esperit revitalitzat, van continuar el dia gaudint de la festa a la ciutat, amb l'alegria que les petites pauses poden portar.En: And with a revitalized spirit, they continued the day enjoying the festivities in the city, with the joy that small pauses can bring. Vocabulary Words:the bustle: el bullicithe gralles: les grallesthe autumn: la tardorthe responsibilities: les responsabilitatsthe breath: l'alèto recharge: recarregar-sethe mosaics: els mosaicsgentle: suauthe tourists: els turistesto escape: escapar-seto smile: somriureunderstanding: comprensiuto nod: assentirthe corner: el racóthe structure: l'estructurato breathe: respirarfresh: frescthe murmur: el murmurito calm: calmargrateful: agraïdathe tranquility: la tranquil·litatthe identity: la identitatthe strength: la forçainner: interiorto celebrate: celebrarto promise: prometrerevitalized: revitalitzatthe festivities: les festesthe joy: l'alegriathe pauses: les pauses

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Reviving Family Traditions: A Heartfelt Harvest Reunion Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-09-03-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Det var en kølig efterårsdag i den danske natur, hvor gyldne blade dækkede jorden som et tæppe.En: It was a cool autumn day in the danske countryside, where golden leaves covered the ground like a blanket.Da: Astrid gik ad den gamle grusvej, hendes skridt lette, men hendes sind tungt af tanker.En: Astrid walked along the old gravel road, her steps light but her mind heavy with thoughts.Da: Hun havde tænkt meget over, hvordan hun kunne bringe sin familie tættere sammen igen.En: She had been thinking a lot about how she could bring her family closer together again.Da: I dag var dagen.En: Today was the day.Da: Høstfestivalen var vendt tilbage til deres lille by, og Astrid havde besluttet sig for at deltage.En: The harvest festival had returned to their small town, and Astrid had decided to participate.Da: Hun kunne dufte kanelsneglene og æbleskiverne langt væk.En: She could smell the kanelsnegle and æbleskiver from afar.Da: Hyggen og glæden fyldte luften.En: The coziness and joy filled the air.Da: Astrid huskede, hvordan hendes familie plejede at glæde sig over denne begivenhed.En: Astrid remembered how her family used to delight in this event.Da: Men efter deres forældres død, var traditionen visnet bort.En: But after their parents' death, the tradition had withered away.Da: Hendes bror Lars mente, det ikke var værd at genoptage.En: Her brother Lars thought it wasn't worth reviving.Da: "Fortiden er fortiden," sagde han tit.En: "The past is the past," he often said.Da: Astrid følte dog noget andet.En: However, Astrid felt differently.Da: Hun henvendte sig til deres yngre fætter, Mikkel.En: She approached their younger cousin, Mikkel.Da: "Vil du ikke med?"En: "Don't you want to come?"Da: spurgte hun med et håb i stemmen.En: she asked, hope in her voice.Da: Mikkel tøvede først, men lod sig til sidst overtale.En: Mikkel hesitated at first, but was finally persuaded.Da: Han huskede også de glade stunder fra barndommen.En: He also remembered the happy times from childhood.Da: De nåede festivalen, hvor børn løb omkring og folk grinede.En: They reached the festival, where children ran around and people laughed.Da: Der var boder med håndlavede genstande, og musikken spillede munterligt i baggrunden.En: There were stalls with handmade items, and music played merrily in the background.Da: Astrid og Mikkel gik hen til den gamle laden, hvor en gruppe dansede folkedanse.En: Astrid and Mikkel went to the old barn, where a group was dancing folk dances.Da: Astrid tog en dyb indånding og gik hen til dem.En: Astrid took a deep breath and walked over to them.Da: Hun trak Mikkel med sig, og snart blev de en del af den snoede række.En: She pulled Mikkel with her, and soon they became part of the winding line.Da: Folk begyndte at lægge mærke til dem.En: People began to notice them.Da: En venlig murmur steg op i skaren.En: A friendly murmur rose from the crowd.Da: Astrid kunne mærke angsten slippe sit tag, erstattet af glæde.En: Astrid could feel the anxiety release its grip, replaced by joy.Da: "Kom nu, Mikkel," råbte hun med et smil.En: "Come on, Mikkel," she shouted with a smile.Da: De dansede, som om de aldrig havde været væk, som om deres forældre stod der med dem.En: They danced as if they had never been away, as if their parents were there with them.Da: Fra kanten af festivalen så Lars til.En: From the edge of the festival, Lars watched.Da: Noget rørte ved hans hjerte, da han så sin søster smile.En: Something touched his heart as he saw his sister smile.Da: Han huskede de dage, hvor de alle havde været sammen.En: He remembered the days when they had all been together.Da: Noget blødt og varmt fandt vej til hans indre.En: Something soft and warm found its way into his heart.Da: Til sidst gav han sig og gik hen imod dem.En: Finally, he gave in and walked towards them.Da: Hans skridt var tøvende, men beslutsomme.En: His steps were hesitant but determined.Da: Da han nåede Astrid, tog hun hans hånd uden et ord.En: When he reached Astrid, she took his hand without a word.Da: Han smilte skævt tilbage og sluttede sig til dansen.En: He smiled wryly back and joined the dance.Da: Efter dansen stod Lars, Astrid og Mikkel tilbage, stadig let forpustede og grinende.En: After the dance, Lars, Astrid, and Mikkel stood back, still slightly out of breath and laughing.Da: "Måske... måske tager jeg fejl," sagde Lars blidt, "måske er traditioner vigtigere, end jeg troede."En: "Maybe... maybe I was wrong," Lars said gently, "maybe traditions are more important than I thought."Da: Astrid nikkede, tilfreds.En: Astrid nodded, satisfied.Da: De var måske ikke altid enige, men i dag havde de fundet en fælles grund.En: They might not always agree, but today they had found common ground.Da: De tre gik hjem ad grusvejen, natten nærmede sig, og stjernerne begyndte at glimte.En: The three walked home along the gravel road, night approaching, and the stars beginning to twinkle.Da: "Det var en god dag," tænkte Astrid og mærkede en ny begyndelse inden i sig.En: "It was a good day," thought Astrid, feeling a new beginning inside herself.Da: De var én familie igen, bundet sammen af minder om fortiden og håb for fremtiden.En: They were one family again, bound together by memories of the past and hope for the future. Vocabulary Words:countryside: naturgravel: grusheavy: tungtharvest: høstfestival: festivalencoziness: hyggenjoy: glædendelight: glædewithered: visnettradition: traditionapproached: henvendte sigpersuaded: overtaltbarn: ladenfolk: folkedansebreath: indåndinganxiety: angstgrip: tagwryly: skævthesitant: tøvendedetermined: beslutsommewry: skævtcommon ground: fælles grundapproaching: nærmede sigtwinkle: glimtenew beginning: ny begyndelsebound: bundetmemories: minderhope: håbfuture: fremtiden

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Rekindling Bonds: A Sibling's Journey to Peace on Zlatibor Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-09-03-22-34-02-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Талас свежег ваздуха обавијао је планину Златибор, док је сунце споро излазило иза густих зелених борова.En: A wave of fresh air enveloped planinu Zlatibor, as the sun slowly rose behind thick green pines.Sr: Весна и Милош стајали су испред старе брвнаре својих бака и дека, гледајући у познате пејсаже.En: Vesna and Miloš stood in front of the old log cabin of their grandparents, gazing at the familiar landscapes.Sr: Пре много година трчали су овде, уживали у безбрижности детињства.En: Many years ago, they had run around here, enjoying the carefree days of childhood.Sr: Данас су били овде да пронађу мир и поново успоставе везу коју су морали занемарити због живота у граду.En: Today, they were here to find peace and reconnect with a bond they had to neglect due to city life.Sr: Велико дрво пред њима, које су као деца радо пењали, стајало је као симбол успомена на давно прошло време.En: The large tree in front of them, which they had eagerly climbed as children, stood as a symbol of memories from a bygone era.Sr: Весна, млада жена жељна одмора, једва се одвојила од свог телефона и пословних имејл порука.En: Vesna, a young woman eager for rest, barely detached from her phone and business emails.Sr: Милош, њен млађи брат, још увек студент, био је забринут за своју будућност, али је чезнуо за једноставношћу прошлости.En: Miloš, her younger brother, still a student, was worried about his future but yearned for the simplicity of the past.Sr: „Мислим да треба да оставим телефон овде,“ рекла је Весна, гледајући у кабину једва чујно.En: "I think I should leave my phone here," Vesna said, looking at the cabin in a barely audible whisper.Sr: „Шта кажеш да одемо до оне наше омиљене локације?En: "What do you say we go to that favorite spot of ours?"Sr: “Милош је оклевао, али се сложио.En: Miloš hesitated but agreed.Sr: Знао је да му ово може помоћи.En: He knew this could help him.Sr: Ваздух је био свеж, а кораци по вијугавој стази враћали су успомене.En: The air was fresh, and each step on the winding path brought back memories.Sr: Цвркут птица пратио је њихов ход док су ходали густом шумом.En: The chirping of birds accompanied their walk as they made their way through the dense forest.Sr: Када су стигли до високог дрвета, Весна се окренула ка Милошу с осмехом.En: When they reached the tall tree, Vesna turned to Miloš with a smile.Sr: „Кладим се да можеш поново да се попнеш.En: "I bet you can climb it again."Sr: “Милош се насмејао, бринући се да ли би могао да испуни очекивање из детињства, али је ипак покушао.En: Miloš laughed, worried about whether he could meet the childhood expectation, but he tried anyway.Sr: Уз Веснино охрабрење, почео је да се пење.En: With Vesna's encouragement, he began to climb.Sr: Смех и заједничке шале убрзо су испуниле простор, и на тренутак су обоје заборавили на све бриге.En: Laughter and shared jokes soon filled the air, and for a moment, they both forgot all their worries.Sr: Седећи на високој грани, Весна и Милош осетили су да је тежина њихових живота постала лакша.En: Sitting on a high branch, Vesna and Miloš felt the weight of their lives become lighter.Sr: Говорили су отворено о својим проблемима, дељењем снова и страхова.En: They spoke openly about their problems, sharing dreams and fears.Sr: Обоје су осетили блискост која је била занемарена годинама.En: Both felt a closeness that had been neglected for years.Sr: „Морамо ово чешће да радимо,“ рекла је Весна, држећи Милоша за руку.En: "We need to do this more often," Vesna said, holding Miloš's hand.Sr: „Осећам се боље.En: "I feel better."Sr: “„И ја,“ потврдио је Милош, гледајући у даљину, сигуран да је ово само почетак нове етапе у њиховом животу.En: "Me too," Miloš confirmed, looking into the distance, certain that this was just the beginning of a new chapter in their lives.Sr: Док је сунце лагано залазило, заменивши своју златну светлост сребрним месечевим сјајем, Весна и Милош знали су да ће се редовно враћати на планину Златибор, место које им је вратило изгубљени део душе и довело их ближе једно другом.En: As the sun slowly set, replacing its golden light with the silver glow of the moon, Vesna and Miloš knew they would regularly return to planinu Zlatibor, a place that restored a lost part of their soul and brought them closer to each other.Sr: То је био њихов нови почетак.En: It was their new beginning. Vocabulary Words:enveloped: обавијаоlog cabin: брвнараlandscapes: пејсажеcarefree: безбрижностneglect: занемаритиbond: везаbygone: давно прошлоdetached: одвојилаwinding: вијугавојchirping: цвркутaccompanied: пратиоdense: густомexpectation: очекивањеencouragement: охрабрењеlaughter: смехjokes: шалеneglected: занемаренаcloseness: блискостchapter: етапаreplacing: заменившиglow: сјајемrestored: вратилоsoul: душеeager: жељнаbarely: једваhesitated: оклеваоsimplify: једноставностsnug: чврстоaudible: чујанbonded: везани

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Breaking Barriers: Axel's Bold New Beginning Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-09-02-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Höstlöven dansade i vinden när eleverna återvände till skolan efter sommarlovet.En: The autumn leaves danced in the wind as the students returned to school after summer break.Sv: De gula och röda bladen täckte marken som en färgglad matta, vilket gav en känsla av nystart.En: The yellow and red leaves covered the ground like a colorful carpet, giving a sense of a new beginning.Sv: Skolan låg i utkanten av en lugn förort, omgiven av träd och små, välskötta trädgårdar.En: The school was located on the outskirts of a quiet suburb, surrounded by trees and small, well-tended gardens.Sv: Axel gick längs den trånga trottoaren med händerna djupt nedstoppade i fickorna.En: Axel walked along the narrow sidewalk with his hands deeply tucked into his pockets.Sv: "Idag är dagen", tänkte han.En: "Today is the day," he thought.Sv: Det var hans första dag tillbaka i skolan, och han hoppades att detta nya år skulle ge ett nytt kapitel.En: It was his first day back at school, and he hoped that this new year would bring a new chapter.Sv: Han var förstås blyg och funderade ofta på hur han kunde passa in, men idag kände han någon slags beslutsamhet.En: Of course, he was shy and often wondered how he could fit in, but today he felt some kind of determination.Sv: Freja märktes genast när hon kom in genom skoldörren.En: Freja was noticeable the moment she entered through the school doors.Sv: Hennes leende och skratt fyllde korridoren, och hon verkade alltid ha så många vänner omkring sig.En: Her smile and laughter filled the corridor, and she always seemed to have so many friends around her.Sv: Axel beundrade hennes självsäkerhet, även om han ibland kände sig lite avundsjuk.En: Axel admired her confidence, even though he sometimes felt a bit envious.Sv: Linnéa, hennes bästa vän, gick lugnt vid hennes sida, alltid där för stöd men alltid i bakgrunden.En: Linnéa, her best friend, walked calmly by her side, always there for support but always in the background.Sv: Axel visste att han skulle behöva ta kontakt för att förändra sin situation.En: Axel knew he would need to make contact to change his situation.Sv: Lyckligtvis erbjöd första dagen en chans till just det.En: Fortunately, the first day offered a chance for just that.Sv: Klassens första uppgift var ett grupprojekt, där han av en slump blivit ihopparad med Freja och Linnéa.En: The class's first task was a group project, where he happened to be paired with Freja and Linnéa.Sv: Hjärtat bultade lite extra.En: His heart pounded a bit extra.Sv: Det här var hans chans!En: This was his chance!Sv: Under projektets gång stötte Axel dock på problem.En: During the project, however, Axel encountered problems.Sv: Freja hade starka idéer och var inte rädd för att uttrycka dem.En: Freja had strong ideas and was not afraid to express them.Sv: Axel hade en egen plan, en annan tankegång som han trodde starkt på.En: Axel had his own plan, a different train of thought that he strongly believed in.Sv: Konflikten de hade var plötslig och oväntad.En: The conflict they had was sudden and unexpected.Sv: "Jag tycker att vi skulle kunna prova det här istället," sa Axel, röstenförringad av nervositet.En: "I think we could try this instead," Axel said, his voice diminished by nervousness.Sv: Freja rynkade pannan, osäker på hans annorlunda förslag.En: Freja frowned, uncertain about his different suggestion.Sv: Linnéa, som alltid var en tyst observatör, försökte förstå vad Axel menade.En: Linnéa, who was always a quiet observer, tried to understand what Axel meant.Sv: Men hon misstolkade hans intentioner som om han tedde sig arrogant, vilket förvärrade konflikten.En: But she misinterpreted his intentions as if he appeared arrogant, which worsened the conflict.Sv: En tystnad lade sig över dem innan Axel, samlad av mod, sa: "Jag ber om ursäkt om jag blev lite för entusiastisk.En: A silence fell over them before Axel, gathered by courage, said, "I apologize if I got a little too enthusiastic.Sv: Jag försöker bara få mina idéer hörda."En: I'm just trying to get my ideas heard."Sv: Han tittade ärligt på dem båda.En: He looked honestly at them both.Sv: "Jag skriver ofta mina tankar ner för att få ordning på dem.En: "I often write my thoughts down to organize them.Sv: Kanske kan vi kombinera våra idéer?"En: Maybe we can combine our ideas?"Sv: Det var något i hans omedelbara ärlighet som bröt spänningen.En: There was something in his immediate honesty that broke the tension.Sv: Freja rundlade upp sina initiala tankar och började le.En: Freja softened her initial thoughts and began to smile.Sv: "Det var faktiskt en bra idé, Axel," sa hon.En: "That was actually a good idea, Axel," she said.Sv: "Jag tror vi kan jobba ihop och göra detta riktigt bra."En: "I think we can work together and make this really good."Sv: Linnéa såg förvånad på Axel och märkte hans genuina vilja att samarbeta.En: Linnéa looked surprised at Axel and noticed his genuine willingness to cooperate.Sv: Lite i taget uppluckrades missförståndet, och de tre fann en balans som fungerade för alla.En: Little by little, the misunderstanding was loosened, and the three found a balance that worked for everyone.Sv: När projektet presenterades för klassen, strålade Axel av glädje.En: When the project was presented to the class, Axel beamed with joy.Sv: Han hade inte bara övervunnit sin rädsla utan också fått nya vänner och en plats bland sina klasskamrater.En: He had not only overcome his fear but also made new friends and earned a place among his classmates.Sv: Hans mod att vara sig själv och uttrycka sina tankar hade gett mer än han vågat hoppas på.En: His courage to be himself and express his thoughts had brought more than he dared to hope for.Sv: Från den dagen förändrades Axels upplevelse av skolan, inte bara för honom själv utan även i relationerna med andra.En: From that day on, Axel's experience of school changed, not only for himself but also in his relationships with others. Vocabulary Words:autumn: höstdanced: dansadeoutskirts: utkantensuburb: förorttucked: nedstoppadedetermination: beslutsamhetnoticeable: märktescorridor: korridorenconfidence: självsäkerhetenvious: avundsjuksupport: stödoffered: erbjödencountered: stötteexpress: uttryckaconflict: konfliktdiminished: förringadnervousness: nervositetfrowned: rynkade pannanmisinterpreted: misstolkadeintentions: intentionerarrogant: arrogantsilence: tystnadenthusiastic: entusiastiskhonesty: ärlighettension: spänningensoftened: rundladewillingness: viljacooperate: samarbetamisunderstanding: missförståndovercome: övervunnit

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Sunset Sketches: When Art and Nature Collide Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-09-02-22-34-02-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Сунце је полако залазило изнад Аде Циганлије, а језеро се сјајило лаганим златним тоновима касног лета.En: The sun was slowly setting above Ada Ciganlija, and the lake shimmered with the gentle golden hues of late summer.Sr: На обали, у једном од живописних кафића, седео је Милош.En: On the shore, in one of the picturesque cafes, Miloš was sitting.Sr: Његова скицирка лежала је отворена испред њега, али инспирација му је последњих дана избегавала прсте.En: His sketchbook lay open before him, but inspiration had evaded his fingers in recent days.Sr: Био је графички дизајнер, талентован, али тренутно без креативне варнице.En: He was a graphic designer, talented, but currently without a creative spark.Sr: Неколико столова даље, Јелена је била заокупљена својом камером.En: A few tables away, Jelena was engrossed with her camera.Sr: Била је студенткиња наука о животној средини, и волела је природе и посматрање птица.En: She was a student of environmental science and loved nature and bird watching.Sr: Данашњи задатак био је ухватити последње летње боје и бескрајну разноликост птица које овде находе уточиште.En: Today's task was to capture the last colors of summer and the endless diversity of birds that find refuge here.Sr: Јелена је приметила низак чучањ шпарога, мала жута птичица која се необично мирно одмарала недалеко од Милоша.En: Jelena noticed a low crouching sparrow, a small yellow bird that was unusually calm, resting not far from Miloš.Sr: Покушала је да га ухвати у објективу, али птичица је увек успевала измаћи.En: She tried to capture it through her lens, but the bird always managed to escape.Sr: Милош је, наизглед несвесно, почео да црта малу птицу на скицирци.En: Miloš, seemingly unconsciously, began to draw the little bird in his sketchbook.Sr: Сваки потез оловке био је транквилан и прецизан.En: Each pencil stroke was tranquil and precise.Sr: Јелена, видевши како цртеж оживљава, ипак није могла одолети да не приђе.En: Jelena, seeing how the drawing came to life, couldn't resist approaching.Sr: "Лепо цртате," рекла је тихо, не желећи да га узнемири.En: "You draw beautifully," she said quietly, not wanting to disturb him.Sr: Милош се насмешио и подигао поглед.En: Miloš smiled and looked up.Sr: "Хвала, инспирација је дошла уз малог госта," одговорио је показујући на ситног пернатог пријатеља.En: "Thank you, the inspiration came thanks to our little guest," he replied, pointing to the tiny feathered friend.Sr: "Видим да сте страствени према фотографији.En: "I see you are passionate about photography."Sr: ""Да, волим да ухватим природни свет.En: "Yes, I love capturing the natural world.Sr: Овде је прелепо у ово доба године.En: It's beautiful here this time of year."Sr: ""Слажем се.En: "I agree.Sr: Да, баш ми је требала промена," додао је Милош.En: Yes, I really needed a change," added Miloš.Sr: "Графички сам дизајнер, али сам се ускоро осетио без надахнућа.En: "I'm a graphic designer, but I recently felt uninspired."Sr: "Разговарали су о својим страстима, пословним изазовима и шта их инспирише.En: They talked about their passions, work challenges, and what inspires them.Sr: Открили су да деле љубав према уметности и природи.En: They discovered they shared a love for art and nature.Sr: На крају, разменили су бројеве и договорили се да се поново састану.En: In the end, they exchanged numbers and agreed to meet again.Sr: Милош је осетио нову енергију, док је Јелена била узбуђена што је стекла новог пријатеља.En: Miloš felt a new energy, while Jelena was excited to have made a new friend.Sr: Док је сунце потпуно сјело за хоризонт, на обали Аде остала су два нова пријатеља, испуњена неком врстом задовољства које доноси само случајан сусрет.En: As the sun fully dipped below the horizon, two new friends remained on the shores of Ada, filled with a kind of contentment that only a chance meeting can bring.Sr: Милош је проналазио инспирацију у овим новим емоцијама, а Јелена је осетила обновљену сигурност у себи.En: Miloš found inspiration in these new emotions, and Jelena felt renewed confidence within herself.Sr: Још један дан на Ади Циганлији завршен је са осмехом и обећањем за неке будуће авантуре, баш као што прави живот тек почиње када се дозволи да се догоде непромишљене чаролије.En: Another day at Ada Ciganlija ended with smiles and a promise for future adventures, just as real life begins when one allows for unplanned magic to happen. Vocabulary Words:shimmered: сјајилоhues: тоновимаpicturesque: живописнихevaded: избегавалаspark: варницеengrossed: заокупљенаcapture: ухватитиrefuge: уточиштеcrouching: чучањtranquil: транквиланprecise: прецизанfeathered: пернатогpassionate: страствениconfidence: сигурностcontentment: задовољстваunplanned: непромишљенеadventures: авантураdiversity: разноликостnature: природеinspiration: инспирацијаemotions: емоцијамаlandscape: предеоhorizon: хоризонтchange: променаchallenge: изазовимаexchange: разменилиgraphic: графичкиdesign: дизајнunconsciously: несвесноsketchbook: скицирци

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Finding Home in Barcelona: Oriol's New Beginning Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-09-01-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El sol del setembre il·lumina les finestres del dormitori de la universitat.En: The September sun illuminates the windows of the university dormitory.Ca: Les ombres dels arbres ballen a la paret del meu nou espai.En: The shadows of the trees dance on the wall of my new space.Ca: A fora, els passadissos són un formiguer de nervis i emoció.En: Outside, the hallways are a hive of nerves and excitement.Ca: Vaig arribar a Barcelona fa pocs dies.En: I arrived in Barcelona a few days ago.Ca: Em dic Oriol.En: My name is Oriol.Ca: Sóc de Vic, un poble petit, i ara em trobo a la gran ciutat.En: I'm from Vic, a small town, and now I find myself in the big city.Ca: He deixat enrere el so tranquil dels ocells per l'energia bulliciosa de la universitat.En: I have left behind the tranquil sound of birds for the bustling energy of the university.Ca: Tot és nou i jo, amb una mica de por i esperança, estic a punt de començar aquesta nova etapa.En: Everything is new, and I, with a bit of fear and hope, am about to start this new chapter.Ca: Avui hi ha un esdeveniment de benvinguda al dormitori.En: Today there is a welcome event at the dormitory.Ca: Fa dies que hi penso.En: I've been thinking about it for days.Ca: D'una banda, estic emocionat per conèixer gent nova, però també em sento intimidat.En: On one hand, I'm excited to meet new people, but I also feel intimidated.Ca: Sóc tímid, prefereixo la lectura tranquil·la o les llargues passejades pels camps de Vic.En: I'm shy, I prefer quiet reading or long walks through the fields of Vic.Ca: Però aquí, envoltat de nous companys, em pregunto si encaixaré.En: But here, surrounded by new peers, I wonder if I'll fit in.Ca: Finalment, decideixo anar-hi.En: Eventually, I decide to go.Ca: El vestíbul és ple d'estudiants.En: The lobby is full of students.Ca: La sala ressona amb rialles i converses.En: The room echoes with laughter and conversations.Ca: Al principi, em sento perdut, però després d'uns moments incòmodes, em fixo en dos estudiants que parlen animadament sobre La Diada.En: At first, I feel lost, but after a few awkward moments, I notice two students animatedly talking about La Diada.Ca: Me n'apropo una mica tímidament.En: I approach them a little timidly.Ca: La Marta, amb una samarreta amb una senyera impresa, em somriu i em convida a unir-me.En: Marta, wearing a shirt with a senyera printed on it, smiles at me and invites me to join.Ca: Al costat, hi ha el Jordi, un noi amb ulleres i els cabells arrissats, que sembla igual de passional.En: Next to her is Jordi, a guy with glasses and curly hair, who seems equally passionate.Ca: "Hola, sóc l'Oriol," dic una mica nerviós.En: “Hi, I'm Oriol,” I say a bit nervously.Ca: La Marta em respon amb entusiasme.En: Marta responds enthusiastically.Ca: "Parlàvem de La Diada! Fas alguna cosa per celebrar-la?"En: “We were talking about La Diada! Do you do anything to celebrate it?”Ca: "Normalment la celebro amb la meva família a Vic, però aquest any em toca viure-la aquí," explico.En: “I usually celebrate it with my family in Vic, but this year I get to experience it here,” I explain.Ca: A poc a poc, la conversa flueix amb més naturalitat.En: Gradually, the conversation flows more naturally.Ca: Parlem dels castellers, de les senyeres i de les manifestacions pacífiques.En: We talk about the castellers, the senyeres, and the peaceful demonstrations.Ca: Em sento més relaxat mentre la conversa avança.En: I feel more relaxed as the conversation progresses.Ca: La Marta i el Jordi comparteixen històries dels anys anteriors, i jo, tot i ser el nouvingut, també comparteixo les meves experiències.En: Marta and Jordi share stories from previous years, and I, despite being the newcomer, also share my experiences.Ca: Riem i descobrim que tenim moltes coses en comú, especialment l'orgull pel nostre país.En: We laugh and discover that we have a lot in common, especially pride in our country.Ca: Quan ja és tard, intercanviem els números de telèfon.En: When it gets late, we exchange phone numbers.Ca: "Ens veiem a la celebració," diu el Jordi, abans que ens separem.En: “See you at the celebration,” Jordi says before we part ways.Ca: "Segurament serà una gran experiència per a tu, Oriol!"En: “It will surely be a great experience for you, Oriol!”Ca: En aquell moment, per primera vegada des de la meva arribada, em sento com a casa.En: At that moment, for the first time since my arrival, I feel at home.Ca: Surto al fresc aire de setembre i somric.En: I step out into the cool September air and smile.Ca: Barcelona pot ser gran i sorollosa, però avui he trobat amics.En: Barcelona may be big and noisy, but today I have found friends.Ca: He après que potser ser de Vic no és un obstacle, sinó un pont per connectar amb els altres.En: I've learned that perhaps being from Vic is not an obstacle, but a bridge to connect with others.Ca: L'energia de la ciutat, de sobte, sembla més acollidora.En: The energy of the city suddenly seems more welcoming.Ca: Amb la Marta i el Jordi al meu costat, sé que aquesta nova vida serà més rica i plena del que havia imaginat.En: With Marta and Jordi by my side, I know this new life will be richer and fuller than I had imagined.Ca: Amb confiança renovada, avanço cap a l'aventura que m'espera.En: With renewed confidence, I step forward into the adventure that awaits me. Vocabulary Words:the shadows: les ombresthe hallway: el passadísthe hive: el formiguerthe nerves: els nervisthe excitement: l'emocióthe tranquility: la tranquil·litatthe bustling: el bullicithe chapter: la etapathe lobby: el vestíbulthe laughter: les riallesthe conversation: la conversathe moment: el momentthe newcomer: el nouvingutthe experience: l'experiènciathe pride: l'orgullthe country: el paísthe phone number: el número de telèfonthe crowd: la munióthe air: l'airethe bridge: el pontthe energy: l'energiathe adventure: l'aventurathe window: la finestrathe space: l'espaianimatedly: animadamenttimidly: tímidamentintimidated: intimidatto fit in: encaixarto exchange: intercanviarrelaxed: relaxat

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Rediscovering Family Traditions Amidst Autumn's Splendor Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-09-01-22-34-01-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 가을 하늘이 높고 맑은 어느 날, 상민과 지우네 가족은 경복궁을 찾았습니다.En: One clear, high autumn sky day, Sangmin and Jiwoo's family visited Gyeongbokgung.Ko: 오늘은 추석, 한국의 한가위를 기념하는 날입니다.En: Today is Chuseok, a day celebrating Hanguk's Hangawi.Ko: 궁궐 앞에는 단풍이 붉게 물들어 경치를 아름답게 만들었습니다.En: The maple leaves in front of the palace were vividly tinged red, beautifying the scenery.Ko: 많은 가족들이 전통 의상을 입고 행사를 즐기러 모였습니다.En: Many families gathered dressed in traditional attire to enjoy the festivities.Ko: 상민은 이번 방문이 그다지 기대되지 않았습니다.En: Sangmin wasn't particularly looking forward to this visit.Ko: 그는 전통 풍습에 대해 잘 알지 못했고, 그저 가족들과 함께하는 시간이 부담스럽기만 했습니다.En: He didn't know much about traditional customs and just felt the time with his family was burdensome.Ko: 그러나 그의 동생 지우는 다릅니다.En: However, his younger sister Jiwoo was different.Ko: 지우는 가족 전통을 사랑하고, 상민이 즐거워하길 바랐습니다.En: Jiwoo loved family traditions and hoped Sangmin would enjoy himself.Ko: "오빠, 우리 저기 가서 공연 보자! 너무 재미있을 것 같아!" 지우는 손을 잡고 상민을 이끌었습니다.En: "Oppa, let's go there and watch the performance! It looks like it'll be so fun!" Jiwoo said, grabbing his hand and pulling him along.Ko: 경복궁의 마당에는 전통 공연이 한창이었습니다.En: In the courtyard of Gyeongbokgung, traditional performances were in full swing.Ko: 사물놀이와 탈춤이 사람들의 눈과 귀를 사로잡았습니다.En: samulnori and mask dances caught the eyes and ears of the people.Ko: 상민은 그들을 보며 잠시 관심을 가졌지만 여전히 마음은 멀었습니다.En: Sangmin watched them with some interest for a moment but still felt distant.Ko: "이게 뭐가 재미있지?" 그는 고개를 갸웃거리며 속으로 생각했습니다.En: "What's so fun about this?" he thought to himself with a slight tilt of his head.Ko: 그때, 지우의 눈이 빛났습니다.En: At that moment, Jiwoo's eyes sparkled.Ko: 그녀는 반짝이는 눈으로 공연을 보며 즐거워하고 있었습니다.En: She watched the performance with gleaming eyes, clearly enjoying it.Ko: "오빠, 이 춤 너무 멋있지 않아?" 지우가 상민에게 묻자, 상민은 문득 그녀의 열정 어린 표정에 마음이 움직였습니다.En: "Oppa, isn't this dance amazing?" When Jiwoo asked Sangmin, he suddenly found himself moved by her passionate expression.Ko: "응, 그런 것 같아." 그는 서서히 미소를 띄우며 대답했습니다.En: "Yeah, I guess it is," he slowly replied with a smile.Ko: 그렇게 시간이 흐르면서, 상민은 점점 공연에 빠져들었습니다.En: As time passed this way, Sangmin gradually immersed himself in the performance.Ko: 각 공연의 의미와 역사, 그리고 그 안에 담긴 이야기들이 눈앞에서 펼쳐지는 것만 같았습니다.En: It seemed as if the meaning, history, and stories contained within each performance unfolded before his eyes.Ko: 지우의 밝은 웃음소리와 함께 그는 자신도 모르게 문화와 전통을 즐기기 시작했습니다.En: Accompanied by Jiwoo's bright laughter, he unknowingly began to enjoy the culture and tradition.Ko: 공연이 끝나고 가족들은 함께 손을 맞잡고 대동놀이에 참여했습니다.En: After the performance ended, the family held hands and participated in a traditional group dance.Ko: 상민은 처음엔 망설였지만, 지우가 손을 내밀며 "오빠, 같이 해!"라고 외치자, 그는 손을 잡았습니다.En: At first, Sangmin hesitated, but when Jiwoo reached out her hand and said, "Oppa, do it together!" he took her hand.Ko: 그 순간, 상민은 가족과 하나가 되어 춤을 추었습니다.En: In that moment, Sangmin danced, becoming one with his family.Ko: 상민은 그제야 깨달았습니다.En: It was then that Sangmin realized.Ko: 전통은 단지 과거의 것이 아니라, 지금 이 순간 가족과 함께하는 것이라는 것을.En: Traditions are not just things of the past but are about being together in this moment with family.Ko: 그는 지우에게 "고마워, 우리 오래오래 이렇게 즐겁게 지내자."라고 말했습니다.En: He said to Jiwoo, "Thank you, let's always enjoy like this for a long time."Ko: 집으로 돌아가는 길, 상민은 가슴이 따뜻했습니다.En: On the way home, Sangmin's heart felt warm.Ko: 그는 이제 문화와 가족의 소중함을 다시 한 번 느꼈습니다.En: He once again felt the importance of culture and family.Ko: 그리고 그것은 이번 추석의 커다란 선물이었다고 생각했습니다.En: And he thought that was the biggest gift of this Chuseok. Vocabulary Words:vividly: 붉게tinged: 물들어burdensome: 부담스럽기만courtyard: 마당festivities: 행사customs: 풍습immerse: 빠져들gleaming: 반짝이는passionate: 열정 어린traditional: 전통beautifying: 아름답게scenery: 경치attire: 의상performance: 공연distant: 멀unfolded: 펼쳐지participated: 참여했hesitated: 망설였realized: 깨달았accompanied: 함께culture: 문화traditions: 전통sparkled: 빛났enjoy: 즐기importance: 소중함gift: 선물moment: 순간mask dances: 탈춤family: 가족together: 함께

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Embracing Change: Árpád's Journey to a Happier Tomorrow Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-08-31-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A nap késő délutánja Széchenyi Thermal Bathban érte Árpádot.En: The late afternoon sun found Árpád at the Széchenyi Thermal Bath.Hu: A nap sugarai melegítettek az ég temperált kékjével kísérve.En: The sun's rays warmed him, accompanied by the temperate blue of the sky.Hu: Körülötte az emberek fertőző jókedve szinte tapintható volt, miközben a hömpölygő vízben lazítottak.En: Around him, the infectious good mood of people was almost palpable as they relaxed in the swirling waters.Hu: Árpád ezekre a pillanatokra várt mindig.En: Árpád always waited for these moments.Hu: A fürdő nyugalmára és a víz meleg fogadására.En: The tranquility of the bath and the warm embrace of the water.Hu: Stresszes munkája napi terheit nehezen viselte.En: He struggled with the daily burdens of his stressful job.Hu: Évek óta érezte a becsapódó monotonitást, de rettent az elengedéstől.En: For years, he felt the jarring monotony but was terrified of letting go.Hu: Hátfájása is felerősödött idén, mintha a teste jelezni próbálna neki.En: His back pain also intensified this year, as if his body was trying to send him a message.Hu: Ahogy a vizekbe lépett, elhatározta, hogy nemcsak fizikai, hanem lelki megkönnyebbülést is keres itt.En: As he stepped into the waters, he resolved to seek not just physical, but also spiritual relief here.Hu: Enikő, aki szintén gyakran járt ide, barátsággá fejlődött közelségből fakadt ismerős volt számára.En: Enikő, who also often came here, was a familiar face for him that grew into a friendship from close proximity.Hu: Az ő érkezése mindig mosolyt csalt Árpád arcára.En: Her arrival always brought a smile to Árpád's face.Hu: Ma is megérkezett, vidáman és fürgén: „Árpád! Hogy vagy?”En: Today she arrived too, cheerful and spry: “Árpád! How are you?”Hu: „Jobban, köszönöm,” mondta Árpád, bár félszegen mosolygott.En: “Better, thank you,” said Árpád, although he smiled hesitantly.Hu: Enikő mellé telepedett, és ahogy a víz körülölelte őket, Árpád várt, majd mély levegőt vett.En: Enikő sat down next to him, and as the water enveloped them, Árpád waited, then took a deep breath.Hu: „Enikő... Gondolkodtam. Nem vagyok boldog a munkámmal.En: “Enikő... I've been thinking. I'm not happy with my job.Hu: Félek változtatni, de... kell valami más.”En: I'm afraid to change, but... I need something else.”Hu: Enikő bólintott, tudomásul véve a vallomást.En: Enikő nodded, acknowledging the confession.Hu: „Ez bátor dolog, Árpád. Az élet változás.En: “That's a brave thing, Árpád. Life is change.Hu: Mi lenne, ha azt csinálnád, amit igazán szeretsz?” kérdezte szemöldökráncolás nélkül, természetes egyszerűséggel.En: What if you did what you truly love?” she asked with natural simplicity, without a trace of frown.Hu: A fürdő meleg ölelésében, a párában lebegve, Árpád hirtelen tisztán érzett.En: In the warm embrace of the bath, floating in the steam, Árpád suddenly felt clear.Hu: Szívverése lassult, gondolatai elcsendesedtek.En: His heartbeat slowed, and his thoughts quieted.Hu: Látni kezdte az utat előtte.En: He began to see the path ahead.Hu: El kell fogadnia, hogy az élet a folyása, az áramlás, és ha beletörődve sodródik, talán boldogságra talál.En: He must accept that life is a flow, a current, and if he lets himself drift with it, he might find happiness.Hu: Később, amikor a vízből kilépett, a nap már lassan alászállt.En: Later, when he stepped out of the water, the sun was slowly descending.Hu: Árpád visszanézett az épületek között megcsillanó napfényre.En: Árpád looked back at the sunlight glinting between the buildings.Hu: Új ötletekkel, új céllal érzett izgalmat.En: With new ideas, he felt excitement for a new purpose.Hu: Most már tudta, hogy a változás nem a vég, csak az új kezdet.En: He now knew that change was not the end, just a new beginning.Hu: Árpád megértette, hogy eljött az ideje, hogy megváltoztassa életét egy új és boldogabb jövőért.En: Árpád understood that the time had come to change his life for a new and happier future.Hu: Amikor útnak indult a száradás után, tudta, hogy valami nagyot, valami igazán értékeset fog kezdeni.En: As he set out after drying, he knew he was about to start something big, something truly valuable. Vocabulary Words:infectious: fertőzőpalpable: tapinthatótranquility: nyugalomstruggled: nehezen viselteburdens: terhekjarring: becsapódómonotony: monotonitásintensified: felerősödöttrelief: megkönnyebbülésproximity: közelséghesitantly: félszegenconfession: vallomásacknowledging: tudomásul vévesimplicity: egyszerűségembrace: ölelésfloating: lebegvedrift: sodródikglinting: megcsillanóexcitement: izgalomvaluable: értékesburdens: terhetresolve: elhatározfrightened: rettentacknowledged: tudomásul vetteheartbeat: szívverésquieted: elcsendesedettcurrent: áramlásdescended: alászálltflow: folyásdeparted: útnak indult

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Eitan's Festival: Merging Cultures in a Storm of Unity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-08-28-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: באמצע סוף הקיץ, המתחיל להביא עמו את הרוח הקרירה של הסתיו, המרכז הקהילתי הילידי מתמלא בהמולת הכנות.En: In the midst of late summer, which begins to bring with it the cool breeze of autumn, the merkaz hakehilati fills with the hustle and bustle of preparations.He: איתן עמד במרכז החלל הגדול, מנסה להגות תוכנית למיזם החשוב: פסטיבל סתיו רב-תרבותי שיחגוג את ראש השנה ויכבד את מורשת הקהילה הילידית.En: Eitan stood in the center of the large space, trying to devise a plan for an important project: a multicultural autumn festival to celebrate the New Year and honor the heritage of the indigenous community.He: המרכז הקהילתי היה מקום מלא חיים, עם מבנים מעץ ומרהיבים קירות שעליהם ציורים ססגוניים המספרים את סיפורי האדמה.En: The community center was a lively place, with wooden structures and walls adorned with colorful paintings recounting the stories of the land.He: היום, המרכז התהדר גם בדגלים צבעוניים שהתנפנפו ברוח הקלה.En: Today, the center also boasted colorful flags fluttering in the gentle breeze.He: נועם, חברו הנאמן של איתן, היה לצדו, מעניק עידוד ורעיונות.En: Noam, Eitan's faithful friend, was beside him, offering encouragement and ideas.He: "לא לדאוג," אמר להקל על חששותיו של איתן.En: "Don't worry," he said to ease Eitan's concerns.He: "יש לנו את שירה שתוכל לעזור בסיפורים.En: "We have Shira, who can help with the stories.He: היא עכשיו מדברת עם זקני הקהילה.En: She's now talking to the community elders."He: "שירה, המספרת המקומית, הייתה מלאה תשוקה לשמר את הסיפורים המסורתיים.En: Shira, the local storyteller, was passionate about preserving traditional stories.He: היא דאגה שלפסטיבל תהיה משמעות עמוקה יותר מהמסיבה החגיגית.En: She wanted the festival to have deeper meaning beyond just a festive party.He: שירה התקרבה עם חיוך ובידיה חומר על כמה מסיפורי הראש השנה והמסורות הילידיות.En: Shira approached with a smile, holding materials on some of the New Year's stories and indigenous traditions.He: איתן הייתה עבודה קשה לפניו - לשלב בין הסדר המסורתי של ראש השנה עם הטקסים הילידים.En: Eitan had hard work ahead of him - to merge the traditional order of the New Year with indigenous ceremonies.He: לא היה הרבה כסף, וגם הזמן לא עמד לצדו.En: There wasn't much money, and time was not on his side either.He: הוא שם בראש סדר העדיפויות את הסדנאות התרבותיות, והחליט לשלב מלאכות וסיפורים.En: He prioritized cultural workshops and decided to integrate crafts and stories.He: ביום הפסטיבל, התאספו אנשים רבים מאזורי הקהילה השונים.En: On the day of the festival, many people gathered from different community areas.He: ההתרגשות הייתה גדולה.En: The excitement was palpable.He: ואז, עננים כהים התחילו להתקדר והסערה נפלה במפתיע.En: Then, dark clouds began to gather, and a storm broke out unexpectedly.He: גשם כבד התחיל לרדת.En: Heavy rain started to pour.He: כאן נבחנה מנהיגותו של איתן.En: Here, Eitan's leadership was tested.He: בעזרת נועם ושירה, העבודות במהירות הועברו פנימה.En: With the help of Noam and Shira, the activities were quickly moved indoors.He: ההתארגנות המחודשת נתנה לכולם תחושה של קרבה, וכאשר קולם של התיפוף הילידי נמהל עם תקיעות השופר, הכל הפך לרגע קסם של אחדות.En: The renewed organization gave everyone a sense of closeness, and as the sound of indigenous drumming mixed with the blasts of the shofar, everything turned into a magical moment of unity.He: הערב הסתיים בארוחה משותפת.En: The evening ended with a shared meal.He: על השולחן היו מנות יהודיות וילידיות מיוערות.En: On the table were both Jewish and indigenous dishes.He: צחוק, ריחות טעימים וחיבוקים חיממו את האוויר.En: Laughter, delicious aromas, and hugs warmed the air.He: איתן ראה את החיוכים סביבו וידע שהצליח במשימתו.En: Eitan saw the smiles around him and knew he had succeeded in his mission.He: המיזם הסתיים בהצלחה, ואיתן למד דבר חשוב - שיתוף הפעולה בקהילה יוצר כוח ושינוי אמיתי.En: The project concluded successfully, and Eitan learned an important lesson - community collaboration creates strength and real change.He: הוא הפך פתוח לב לשינויים, בטוח יותר בהובלתו לעתיד.En: He became more open-hearted to changes, more confident in his leadership for the future.He: כך, הסתיימה השנה בתוספת של הרמוניה וקשר אמיתי.En: Thus, the year ended with an addition of harmony and genuine connection. Vocabulary Words:midst: באמצעautumn: סתיוgentle: קלהfluttering: מתנפנפוdeviser: להגותmulticultural: רב-תרבותיindigenous: ילידיheritage: מורשתbustle: המולהadhorned: מרהיביםencouragement: עידודelders: זקניrecounting: המספריםpalpable: גדולהunexpectedly: במפתיעdrumming: תיפוףshofar: שופרmerge: לשלבceremonies: טקסיםworkshops: סדנאותprioritized: בראש סדרpalpable: גדולהorganization: התארגנותunity: אחדותaroma: ריחותleadership: מנהיגותmission: משימהgenuine: אמיתיcollaboration: שיתוף פעולהharmony: הרמוניהBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Spice It Up: A Culinary Adventure with a Fiery Twist Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-08-27-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A napfény vidáman átszűrődött a nagy konyha ablakain, ahogy János és Réka nekiláttak a főzésnek.En: The sunlight cheerfully filtered through the large kitchen windows as János and Réka set about cooking.Hu: Mindenhol színes zöldségek és fűszerek sorakoztak, emlékeztetve őket nagymamájuk konyhai örökségére.En: Everywhere, colorful vegetables and spices lined up, reminding them of their grandmother's kitchen legacy.Hu: Az asztalon egy régi receptkönyv hevert, tele kincset érő receptekkel.En: On the table lay an old recipe book, full of recipes worth their weight in gold.Hu: János izgatottan dörzsölte össze a kezét.En: János rubbed his hands together excitedly.Hu: „Ma megcsináljuk!En: "Today we'll make it!Hu: Nagymama híres gulyását!En: Grandma's famous goulash!"Hu: ” – lelkesedett.En: he enthused.Hu: Réka kicsit kétkedve nézett rá, de szívében reménykedett.En: Réka looked at him a bit doubtfully but hoped in her heart.Hu: Szerette volna, ha a nap végén mindketten büszkén tálalhatnák a családnak.En: She wanted them both to proudly serve the family by the end of the day.Hu: Elkezdtek dolgozni a konyhában.En: They started working in the kitchen.Hu: Hamarosan gyönyörű illatok terjengtek a levegőben.En: Soon, beautiful aromas wafted through the air.Hu: A hagyma pirult, a hús rotyogott.En: The onion sizzled, the meat simmered.Hu: Csak egy gond volt: János és Réka nem találták a titkos összetevő kártyáját.En: There was just one problem: János and Réka couldn't find the card with the secret ingredient.Hu: „Emlékszel mi volt az?En: "Do you remember what it was?"Hu: ” – kérdezte Réka.En: Réka asked.Hu: „Azt hiszem, csak egy csipet az volt,” válaszolta János, miközben megvonta a vállát.En: "I think it was just a pinch of something," replied János, shrugging his shoulders.Hu: „Próbáljuk meg, amit tudunk, és improvizáljunk!En: "Let's try what we know and improvise!"Hu: ”A konyha egyre kaotikusabbá vált, ahogy a gulyás készült.En: The kitchen became increasingly chaotic as the goulash was being prepared.Hu: János fűszert keresgélt, Réka megpróbálta követni az emlékek foszlányait.En: János searched for spices, while Réka tried to follow the scraps of her memories.Hu: Amikor már majdnem készen voltak, János tüsszentett egyet.En: When they were almost done, János sneezed.Hu: Véletlenül egy jó adag paprikát szórt a fazékba.En: He accidentally sprinkled a good amount of paprika into the pot.Hu: „Jaj ne, túl sok fűszer!En: "Oh no, too much spice!"Hu: ” – kiáltott Réka.En: Réka shouted.Hu: Végül minden elkészült, és a rokonok megérkeztek.En: In the end, everything was finished, and the relatives arrived.Hu: János és Réka idegesen tálalták fel az ételt.En: János and Réka nervously served the dish.Hu: Amint a család megkóstolta a gulyást, rögtön érezni lehetett a tűző nyári hőségét a levesben.En: As soon as the family tasted the goulash, they immediately felt the burning heat of summer in the soup.Hu: „Ez aztán csípős!En: "This is spicy!"Hu: ” – kiáltott fel az egyik nagybácsi nevetve.En: exclaimed one uncle, laughing.Hu: Az egész család kacagásban tört ki.En: The whole family burst into laughter.Hu: János elpirult, de látta a puncik mosolyt nagymamája arcán.En: János blushed, but he saw a gentle smile on his grandmother's face.Hu: „Semmi baj, kicsim,” mondta a nagymama.En: "It's alright, my dear," said the grandmother.Hu: „A legfontosabb, hogy megpróbáltátok.En: "The most important thing is that you tried.Hu: És ez a történet jó emlék marad.En: And this story will be a good memory."Hu: ”A nap végén János rájött, hogy nem mindig a tökéletesség számít.En: By the end of the day, János realized that it wasn't always about perfection.Hu: Néha éppen a hibák teszik emlékezetessé a pillanatokat.En: Sometimes, it's the mistakes that make moments memorable.Hu: Ettől kezdve már nem csak a nagymama régi gulyása, hanem János és Réka első próbálkozása is nevető emlék lett a családban.En: From then on, it wasn't just grandma's old goulash, but also János and Réka's first attempt that became a laughing memory in the family. Vocabulary Words:cheerfully: vidámanfiltered: átszűrődöttlegacy: örökségexcitedly: izgatottanenthused: lelkesedettdoubtfully: kétkedvearomas: illatokwafted: terjengteksizzled: pirultsimmered: rotyogottchaotic: kaotikusabbáimprovise: improvizáljunkscraps: foszlányaitsprinkled: szórtpinch: csipetblushed: elpirultgentle: gyengédtaste: megkóstoltaspicy: csípősburst: kacagásban törtperfection: tökéletességattempt: próbálkozásachaotic: káoszosrelatives: rokonokproudly: büszkénremember: emlékszikshrugging: megvontanervously: idegesengentle: puncikmemorable: emlékezetessé

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Blending Traditions: A Summer Day at Gyeongbokgung Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-08-27-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 서울은 여름의 빛으로 가득 찬다.En: Seoul is filled with the light of summer.Ko: 광복절의 기념 행사는 곳곳에 펼쳐져 있다.En: The celebrations for Gwangbokjeol are unfolding everywhere.Ko: 그 속에서 경복궁은 그 아름다움과 전통으로 더욱 빛난다.En: Amidst this, Gyeongbokgung shines even more with its beauty and tradition.Ko: 오늘, 수진, 민석, 하나는 경복궁에서 만났다.En: Today, Sujin, Minseok, and Hana met at Gyeongbokgung.Ko: 그들의 목표는 전통 다도회를 즐기는 것이었다.En: Their goal was to enjoy a traditional tea ceremony.Ko: 수진은 준비성이 철저한 사람이다.En: Sujin is a thoroughly prepared person.Ko: 그녀는 한국의 전통을 소중히 여긴다. 다도회를 통해 친구들에게 한국의 문화를 알리고 싶다.En: She cherishes Korean traditions and wants to share Korean culture with her friends through the tea ceremony.Ko: 반면, 민석은 항상 호기심이 많아 전통과 역사를 알고 싶어 한다.En: On the other hand, Minseok is always curious and eager to learn about tradition and history.Ko: 하지만, 하나는 현대적이고 활기찬 성격이다.En: However, Hana is modern and lively.Ko: 전통에 관심이 적어서 화려한 축제와 현대적인 행사에 더 흥미가 많다.En: She's less interested in tradition and more intrigued by the dazzling festivals and modern events.Ko: 수진은 궁궐 안의 잔잔한 정원에서 다도회를 시작했다.En: Sujin began the tea ceremony in a serene garden within the palace.Ko: 차를 조심스럽게 준비하며, 차의 의미와 역사에 대해 설명했다.En: Carefully preparing the tea, she explained its meaning and history.Ko: 그녀는 진지하고 열정적이었다.En: She was earnest and passionate.Ko: 하지만, 하나는 자꾸 주변의 축제 소리에 귀를 기울였다. 그 모습이 수진을 조금 실망하게 했다.En: However, Hana kept tuning into the sounds of the festival nearby, which slightly disappointed Sujin.Ko: “전통은 지루해,” 하나가 말했다. “밖에서는 더 신나는 일이 많아.”En: "Tradition is boring," Hana said. "There's more exciting stuff happening outside."Ko: 수진은 잠시 고민했다.En: Sujin hesitated for a moment.Ko: 다도를 현대식으로 바꿔볼까? 아니면 전통의 중요성을 계속 강조할까?En: Should she modernize the tea ceremony, or should she continue emphasizing the importance of tradition?Ko: 그때 민석이 말했다.En: At that moment, Minseok spoke.Ko: “나는 어릴 적 할머니가 해주신 이야기가 떠올라.En: "I remember stories my grandmother told me when I was young.Ko: 그때는 전통이 무엇인지 몰랐어.En: Back then, I didn't know what tradition was.Ko: 그런데 이제 그 이야기가 내가 누구인지 알게 해 줘.En: But now, those stories help me understand who I am.Ko: 우리에게 중요한 문화야.”En: It's important culture for us."Ko: 민석의 말은 분위기를 바꾸었다.En: Minseok's words changed the atmosphere.Ko: 하나도 조금 다른 시선으로 차를 바라보았다.En: Even Hana looked at the tea with a slightly different perspective.Ko: “그렇다면, 나도 한번 제대로 봐야겠어,” 그녀가 말했다.En: "In that case, I should really take a proper look," she said.Ko: 수진은 다시 자리를 잡고 차의 향을 설명했다.En: Sujin resumed her position and described the aroma of the tea.Ko: 하나는 이제 조금 더 집중했다.En: Hana now paid a little more attention.Ko: 민석은 그들의 대화를 귀 기울여 들었다.En: Minseok listened intently to their conversation.Ko: 다도회가 끝나고, 세 친구는 벤치에 앉아 한참을 이야기했다.En: After the tea ceremony ended, the three friends sat on a bench and talked for a long time.Ko: 하나는 전통도 현대와 함께 할 수 있음을 깨달았다.En: Hana realized that tradition could coexist with modernity.Ko: 민석은 뿌리에 대한 이해가 더 깊어졌다.En: Minseok gained a deeper understanding of his roots.Ko: 수진은 친구들의 변화에 자신감을 얻었다.En: Sujin gained confidence from her friends' transformation.Ko: 전통은 어렵지 않았다.En: Tradition wasn't difficult.Ko: 그들 각자에게 소중한 의미가 되었다.En: It became a precious meaning for each of them.Ko: 경복궁의 해는 천천히 저물어갔다.En: The sun slowly set over Gyeongbokgung.Ko: 여름밤의 바람은 시원했다.En: The breeze of the summer night was cool.Ko: 서서히 어두워지는 궁궐에서, 그들은 서로의 곁에서 웃었다.En: In the gradually darkening palace, they laughed beside each other.Ko: 오늘은 그들만의 특별한 날이었다.En: Today was a special day just for them. Vocabulary Words:unfolding: 펼쳐져amidst: 속에서thoroughly: 철저한cherishes: 소중히 여긴다serene: 잔잔한earnest: 진지하고passionate: 열정적이었다hesitated: 고민했다emphasizing: 강조할까intently: 귀 기울여brings: 알게 해 줘roots: 뿌리transformation: 변화precious: 소중한dazzling: 화려한intrigued: 흥미가 많다modernize: 현대식으로 바꿔볼까aroma: 향coexist: 함께 할 수 있음을proper: 제대로gradually: 서서히breeze: 바람earnest: 진지하고slightly: 조금perspective: 시선intently: 귀 기울여intently: 열정적이었다coexist: 전통도 현대와 함께 할 수transformation: 변화precious: 소중한

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Family Ties & New Horizons: Jovan's Crossroads Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-08-27-22-34-02-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Топло летње сунце обасјава породичну кућу у којој се осећа мирис свеже припремљених српских јела.En: The warm summer sun bathes the family house, where the smell of freshly prepared Serbian dishes fills the air.Sr: Данас је Слава.En: Today is Slava.Sr: Јован и Драгана, заједно са осталим члановима породице, окупљају се око великог стола.En: Jovan and Dragana, along with other family members, gather around the large table.Sr: На столу се налазе свеће и икона породичног свеца.En: On the table are candles and an icon of the family's saint.Sr: Атмосфера је испуњена смехом и разговором.En: The atmosphere is filled with laughter and conversation.Sr: Јован, амбициозан младић, седи тихо, дубоко у мислима.En: Jovan, an ambitious young man, sits quietly, deep in thought.Sr: Планира да саопшти вест која му је на срцу, али не жели да поквари славу.En: He plans to announce the news that's on his mind, but he doesn't want to spoil the celebration.Sr: Жели да се пресели у иностранство због посла.En: He wants to move abroad for work.Sr: Осећа се неспокојно, јер зна колико му је породица важна.En: He feels uneasy because he knows how much his family means to him.Sr: Драгана примећује његову забринутост.En: Dragana notices his concern.Sr: Она му се приближи и пита: "Шта те мучи, Јоване?En: She approaches him and asks, "What's bothering you, Jovan?"Sr: " Јован се окреће према њој и уздисаје.En: Jovan turns to her and sighs.Sr: "Не знам како да кажем породици.En: "I don't know how to tell the family.Sr: Желим да се преселим, али не желим да их разочарам.En: I want to move, but I don't want to disappoint them."Sr: "Драгана се насмеши.En: Dragana smiles.Sr: "Породица ће те разумети.En: "The family will understand.Sr: Важно је да будеш срећан и успешан.En: It's important for you to be happy and successful.Sr: Твоји снови су важни.En: Your dreams matter."Sr: "Док је расположење у кући све веселије, Јован одлучује да проговори.En: As the mood in the house grows more cheerful, Jovan decides to speak up.Sr: Устаје и каже гласно: "Имам нешто важно да вам кажем.En: He stands up and says loudly, "I have something important to tell you."Sr: " Тишина пада преко просторије, а сви се окрећу према њему.En: Silence falls over the room, and everyone turns toward him.Sr: "Добио сам посао у иностранству и желим да одем", објашњава он.En: "I got a job abroad, and I want to leave," he explains.Sr: Његов глас је сигуран, иако у срцу осећа олакшање али и страх.En: His voice is sure, even though in his heart he feels relief but also fear.Sr: Реакције породице су мешовите.En: The family's reactions are mixed.Sr: Неко га поздравља са осмехом, неко са скепсом.En: Some greet him with smiles, others with skepticism.Sr: Али на крају, Драгана узима реч.En: But in the end, Dragana speaks up.Sr: "Важно је да подржимо Јована.En: "It's important that we support Jovan.Sr: Наши су корени овде, али он има своју будућност.En: Our roots are here, but he has his future."Sr: "Након Драганиних речи, породица пружа Јовану подршку.En: After Dragana's words, the family offers Jovan support.Sr: Он осећа топлину и љубав која га охрабрује.En: He feels the warmth and love that encourage him.Sr: Схвата да традиције и личне амбиције могу да коегзистирају.En: He realizes that traditions and personal ambitions can coexist.Sr: Слава се на крају наставља уз песму и смех, а Јован осећа да је, упркос свему, пронашао место где се његови снови могу уклопити у породични живот.En: The Slava continues with songs and laughter, and Jovan feels that, despite everything, he has found a place where his dreams can fit into family life.Sr: Сада је спреман да корача новим путем, знајући да има подршку и љубав оних који су му најдражи.En: Now he's ready to walk a new path, knowing he has the support and love of those dearest to him. Vocabulary Words:baths: обасјаваfeeling: осећаprepared: припремљенихicon: иконаsaint: свецаambitious: амбициозанuneasy: неспокојноconcern: забринутостsighs: уздисајеdisappoint: разочарамcheerful: веселијеsure: сигуранspeak up: проговориsilence: тишинаskepticism: скепсомsupport: подржимоroots: корениencourage: охрабрујеcoexist: коегзистирајуambitions: амбицијеrealizes: схватаtraditions: традицијеabroad: иностранствуmixed: мешовитеannounce: саопштиmood: расположењеrelief: олакшањеfuture: будућностlaughter: смехconversation: разговором

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Sibling Adventures: A Wild Raksha Bandhan in Sundarbans Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-08-25-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: सुनहरे सूरज की किरणें जब सुंदरबन के घने जंगलों में चमकने लगीं, तब राजीव और अदिति अपनी यात्रा के लिए तैयार हो रहे थे।En: As the golden rays of the sun began to shine through the dense forests of Sundarbans, Rajeev and Aditi were getting ready for their journey.Hi: राजीव एक महत्वाकांक्षी वन्यजीव फोटोग्राफर था।En: Rajeev was an ambitious wildlife photographer.Hi: उसने सुना था कि सुंदरबन के जंगलों में कई दुर्लभ प्राणी पाए जाते हैं।En: He had heard that many rare creatures were found in the forests of Sundarbans.Hi: उसके साथ थी उसकी बहन अदिति, जो एक अनुभवी पर्यावरण वैज्ञानिक थी।En: Accompanying him was his sister Aditi, an experienced environmental scientist.Hi: आज रक्षाबंधन था, और इस खास मौके पर अदिति ने अपने भाई का साथ देने का फैसला किया था।En: Today was Raksha Bandhan, and on this special occasion, Aditi decided to support her brother.Hi: सुंदरबन के जंगल अपार हरियाली और जीवों से भरपूर थे।En: The forests of Sundarbans were full of abundant greenery and wildlife.Hi: वहाँ कीचड़ में उलझे मैंग्रोव के पेड़ और बारिश की झमाझम बौछारें इस जगह को और रहस्यमय बना देती थीं।En: The tangled mangrove trees in the mud and the heavy rain showers made the place even more mysterious.Hi: राजीव का कैमरा हर पल किसी अद्भुत दृश्य को कैद करने के लिए तैयार था।En: Rajeev's camera was ready to capture an astonishing scene at any moment.Hi: लेकिन अदिति के मन में कुछ संदेह था।En: However, Aditi had some doubts in her mind.Hi: "भाई, बारिश ने जमीन को फिसलनदार बना दिया है," अदिति ने चिंता व्यक्त करते हुए कहा।En: "Brother, the rain has made the ground slippery," Aditi expressed her concern.Hi: राजीव ने मुस्कराते हुए कहा, "बस एक सही तस्वीर की तलाश है।En: Smiling, Rajeev said, "Just looking for the perfect picture."Hi: "भारी बारिश के बावजूद, राजीव ने जंगल के अंदरूनी हिस्से में जाने का निर्णय लिया।En: Despite the heavy rain, Rajeev decided to venture deeper into the forest.Hi: अदिति ने उसे रोकने की कोशिश की, लेकिन भाई के जुनून को देखते हुए उसने उसके साथ ही चलने का निर्णय लिया।En: Aditi tried to stop him, but seeing her brother's passion, she decided to accompany him.Hi: "हम साथ हैं, तो सब सही रहेगा," वह मन ही मन बुदबुदाई।En: "We're together, so everything will be fine," she muttered to herself.Hi: जंगल के अंदर गहराई में जाते हुए, अचानक एक बंगाल टाइगर उनके सामने आ गया।En: As they went deeper into the forest, a Bengal tiger suddenly appeared in front of them.Hi: वह दोनों हिल गए।En: They both froze.Hi: उस क्षण में, राजीव अपनी जान खतरे में डालकर भी कैमरा उठाकर फोटो लेने की कोशिश करने लगा।En: In that moment, Rajeev risked his life and tried to take a photo with his camera.Hi: लेकिन अदिति ने उसे पकड़ते हुए कहा, "अभी कोई तस्वीर नहीं, पहले सुरक्षित बाहर निकलना है।En: But Aditi held him back, saying, "No pictures now, we need to get out safely first."Hi: "तभी एक तेज गरज के साथ बारिश बढ़ गई।En: Just then, the rain intensified with a loud roar.Hi: कोई रास्ता साफ नजर नहीं आ रहा था।En: No path was clearly visible.Hi: राजीव और अदिति एक-दूसरे को संभालते हुए धीरे-धीरे वापस लौटने लगे।En: Rajeev and Aditi, supporting each other, began to slowly make their way back.Hi: टाइगर उन्हें देखता रहा लेकिन कोई हमला नहीं किया।En: The tiger watched them but did not attack.Hi: राजीव ने अपने कैमरे में दर्शनीय चित्र कैद कर लिया था।En: Rajeev managed to capture some scenic photographs with his camera.Hi: जब दोनों सुरक्षित बाहर निकल आए, तो अदिति ने कहा, "तुम्हारी तस्वीरें अद्भुत हैं, राजीव।En: When they both safely emerged, Aditi said, "Your pictures are amazing, Rajeev.Hi: लेकिन याद रखो, सुरक्षा और पर्यावरण की इज्जत दोनों ही जरूरी है।En: But remember, both safety and respect for the environment are important."Hi: " राजीव ने सहमति में सिर हिलाया।En: Rajeev nodded in agreement.Hi: उसने सीखा कि महत्वाकांक्षा और पर्यावरण के लिए सम्मान को साथ लेकर चलना ही सही तरीका है।En: He learned that carrying ambition along with respect for the environment is the right approach.Hi: इस अनुभव ने उन्हें भाई-बहन के रिश्ते को और मजबूत बना दिया।En: This experience strengthened their sibling bond.Hi: उन सीमाओं को समझा, जो सुरक्षित और जिम्मेदार अन्वेषण के लिए आवश्यक होती हैं।En: They understood the boundaries necessary for safe and responsible exploration.Hi: रक्षाबंधन का यह दिन उनके लिए एक यादगार सबक बन गया।En: That day of Raksha Bandhan became a memorable lesson for them. Vocabulary Words:ambitious: महत्वाकांक्षीcreatures: प्राणीexperienced: अनुभवीoccasion: मौकाabundant: अपारgreenery: हरियालीtangled: उलझेmysterious: रहस्यमयastonishing: अद्भुतslippery: फिसलनदारventure: जानेpassion: जुनूनaccompany: साथfroze: हिल गएintensified: बढ़ गईroar: गरजvisible: नजरemerged: बाहर निकलrespect: इज्जतenvironment: पर्यावरणboundaries: सीमाएँexploration: अन्वेषणresponsible: जिम्मेदारstrengthened: मजबूतphotographer: फोटोग्राफरsupporting: संभालतेcaptured: कैदscene: दृश्यambition: महत्वाकांक्षाlearned: सीखा

Fluent Fiction - Korean: A Day in the Jungle Sanctuary: Jiho's Journey to Courage Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-08-25-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 지호는 창밖을 바라보며 깊은 생각에 잠겼다.En: Jiho gazed out the window, lost in deep thought.Ko: 오늘은 학교에서 정글 보호구역으로 가는 날이다.En: Today was the day to go to the jungle sanctuary from school.Ko: 지호는 자연을 좋아하지만, 예상치 못한 생물들이 무섭다.En: Jiho liked nature, but he was afraid of unexpected creatures.Ko: 창밖의 밝은 햇살과 지나가는 나무들이 그의 마음을 조금씩 차분하게 만든다.En: The bright sunlight and the passing trees outside the window gradually calmed him.Ko: 소진 선생님이 학생들을 모았다.En: Sojin teacher gathered the students.Ko: "여러분, 오늘 우리는 정글 보호구역으로 갑니다. 많은 것을 배울 수 있는 기회예요. 모두 조심히 따라오세요."En: "Everyone, today we are going to the jungle sanctuary. It's a chance to learn a lot. Please follow carefully."Ko: 지호의 친구 민준은 신이 나서 말을 걸었다.En: Jiho's friend Minjun was excited as he struck up a conversation.Ko: "지호야, 벌써 두근두근하지 않니? 난 정말 기대돼!"En: "Jiho, don't you feel thrilled already? I'm really looking forward to it!"Ko: 지호는 조용히 웃으며 고개를 끄덕였다.En: Jiho quietly laughed and nodded.Ko: 민준은 탐험을 아주 좋아했다.En: Minjun loved exploration.Ko: 그는 위험도 두려워하지 않았다.En: He wasn't afraid of danger.Ko: 하지만 지호는 달랐다.En: But Jiho was different.Ko: 그는 벌레와 뱀이 일부러 자신을 대기하는 것처럼 느꼈다.En: He felt like bugs and snakes were waiting for him on purpose.Ko: 정글 보호구역에 도착하자, 나무들이 하늘로 높이 솟아 있었다.En: When they arrived at the jungle sanctuary, the trees soared high into the sky.Ko: 풀숲에서는 매미 소리가 들렸다.En: The sound of cicadas came from the grass.Ko: 햇살은 나뭇잎 사이로 점점이 내려왔다.En: Sunlight speckled down through the leaves.Ko: 학생들은 소진 선생님의 지시에 따라 줄을 맞춰 걸었다.En: The students walked in a line following Sojin teacher's instructions.Ko: "자, 이쪽입니다!" 소진 선생님이 손짓하며 안내했다.En: "This way, please!" Sojin teacher gestured as she guided them.Ko: 길을 걷던 중, 갑자기 지호는 작은 소리를 들었다.En: While walking along the path, Jiho suddenly heard a small sound.Ko: 그의 눈앞에 큰 나비 한 마리가 날아올랐다.En: A large butterfly flew in front of his eyes.Ko: 그것은 푸른빛의 날개를 가진 아름다운 나비였다.En: It was a beautiful butterfly with blue wings.Ko: 지호는 잠시 멈칫했으나, 나비의 아름다움에 시선을 고정했다.En: Jiho paused for a moment but fixed his gaze on the butterfly's beauty.Ko: 민준도 지호 옆에 다가와 말했다. "와, 정말 예쁘다! 겁내지마, 그냥 바라봐."En: Minjun came up beside Jiho and said, "Wow, it's really pretty! Don't be scared, just look at it."Ko: 지호는 크게 숨을 내쉬었다. 그리고 한 걸음 더 나아갔다.En: Jiho took a deep breath and took another step forward.Ko: 그의 마음은 조금씩 가벼워지기 시작했다.En: His heart started to feel a bit lighter.Ko: 나비는 날아가고, 지호는 미소 지었다.En: The butterfly flew away, and Jiho smiled.Ko: 그날 저녁, 집으로 돌아온 지호는 식탁에 앉아 생각했다.En: That evening, when Jiho returned home, he sat at the table and thought to himself.Ko: "그래, 자연은 무섭지 않아. 오히려 신비롭고 아름다워."En: "Yes, nature isn't scary. Rather, it's mysterious and beautiful."Ko: 이것을 깨달은 지호는 자신감이 넘쳤다.En: Realizing this, Jiho was full of confidence.Ko: 그는 이제 두려움을 이겨냈고, 앞으로 더 많은 것을 배우고 싶었다.En: He had overcome his fears and now wanted to learn more.Ko: 지호는 소중한 경험을 통해 진짜 자연의 친구가 되었다.En: Through this valuable experience, Jiho became a true friend of nature.Ko: 이야기가 끝난 후, 지호의 마음속에는 자연에 대한 새로운 사랑이 자리 잡았다.En: After the story ended, a new love for nature settled in Jiho's heart. Vocabulary Words:gazed: 바라보며sanctuary: 보호구역unexpected: 예상치 못한creatures: 생물들gradually: 조금씩thrilled: 두근두근하지exploration: 탐험soared: 솟아cicadas: 매미gestured: 손짓path: 길pause: 잠시 멈칫gaze: 시선을 고정rather: 오히려overcome: 이겨냈고mysterious: 신비롭고conversation: 말을 걸었다calmed: 차분하게instructions: 지시에 따라gestured: 손짓하며guide: 안내했다butterfly: 나비confidence: 자신감valuable: 소중한experience: 경험을 통해friend: 친구settled: 자리 잡았다fear: 두려움을light: 가벼워지기sunlight: 햇살

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Two Souvenirs: Art Traditions at Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-08-24-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Het was een zonnige zomerdag in Amsterdam.En: It was a sunny summer day in Amsterdam.Nl: De lucht was blauw en er hing een fijne sfeer boven de stad.En: The sky was blue and a pleasant atmosphere hung over the city.Nl: Bram, een enthousiaste kunstgeschiedenisstudent, wandelde door de warme straten.En: Bram, an enthusiastic art history student, strolled through the warm streets.Nl: Zijn bestemming: het imposante Rijksmuseum.En: His destination: the impressive Rijksmuseum.Nl: Vandaag zocht hij naar unieke souvenirs om zijn vrienden thuis te imponeren.En: Today, he was looking for unique souvenirs to impress his friends back home.Nl: Elske, zijn goede vriendin, vergezelde hem.En: Elske, his good friend, accompanied him.Nl: Ze kende veel van de Nederlandse cultuur en geschiedenis.En: She knew a lot about Dutch culture and history.Nl: Ze was van plan Bram te helpen, maar had ook haar eigen lijstje voor een kleine rondleiding.En: She planned to help Bram, but she also had her own list for a small tour.Nl: Zodra ze binnen waren, begroette de koele lucht en de geur van boeken hen.En: As soon as they were inside, the cool air and the smell of books greeted them.Nl: De souvenirwinkel zat vol kleurrijke voorwerpen en kunstwerken.En: The souvenir shop was full of colorful items and artworks.Nl: Een ideale plek om iets bijzonders te vinden.En: An ideal place to find something special.Nl: Terwijl Bram tussen de delftsblauwe tegels en kunstboeken liep, kwam hij Jeroen tegen.En: While Bram walked among the Delft blue tiles and art books, he met Jeroen.Nl: Jeroen was een lokale kunstenaar die hier parttime werkte.En: Jeroen was a local artist who worked part-time here.Nl: Hij gebruikte zijn uren in de winkel om zijn eigen werk aan te prijzen.En: He used his hours in the shop to promote his own work.Nl: "Hoi, kan ik je ergens mee helpen?"En: "Hi, can I help you with anything?"Nl: vroeg Jeroen vriendelijk, terwijl hij zijn kunstwerken aanwees.En: Jeroen asked kindly, pointing to his artworks.Nl: Bram was onder de indruk van een van Jeroen's prints.En: Bram was impressed by one of Jeroen's prints.Nl: Het was modern, anders, en had een persoonlijke touch.En: It was modern, different, and had a personal touch.Nl: Elske had ondertussen een prachtige, klassieke Delfts blauwe tegel in haar handen.En: Meanwhile, Elske had a beautiful, classic Delft blue tile in her hands.Nl: "Dit is authentiek en typisch Nederlands," zei ze.En: "This is authentic and typically Dutch," she said.Nl: Bram stond in tweestrijd.En: Bram was torn.Nl: Hij had maar een beperkt budget en kon niet beide kiezen.En: He had a limited budget and couldn't choose both.Nl: Hij waardeerde Elske's traditionele advies, maar was ook gefascineerd door Jeroen's moderne perspectief.En: He appreciated Elske's traditional advice, but was also fascinated by Jeroen's modern perspective.Nl: Bij de kassa stond Bram met zowel de tegel als de print in zijn handen.En: At the checkout, Bram stood with both the tile and the print in his hands.Nl: Het was een moeilijke keuze.En: It was a tough choice.Nl: Uiteindelijk besloot hij de print van Jeroen te kopen.En: Ultimately, he decided to buy Jeroen's print.Nl: Het was een persoonlijke verbinding die de doorslag gaf.En: It was a personal connection that tipped the scales.Nl: Elske keek even verrast, maar ze glimlachte toen Bram ook een klein traditioneel item kocht dat zij had aangeraden.En: Elske looked a bit surprised, but she smiled when Bram also purchased a small traditional item that she had recommended.Nl: Toen Bram de winkel uitliep, voelde hij zich tevreden.En: As Bram walked out of the shop, he felt satisfied.Nl: Hij had iets gevonden dat zowel innovatief als persoonlijk was, en tegelijkertijd eerde hij de rijke traditie van de Nederlandse kunst.En: He had found something that was both innovative and personal, while also honoring the rich tradition of Dutch art.Nl: Deze dag in het Rijksmuseum had hem geleerd om zowel het verleden als de toekomst te omarmen en te waarderen.En: This day at the Rijksmuseum had taught him to embrace and appreciate both the past and the future.Nl: En dat was precies wat hij mee naar huis wilde nemen.En: And that was exactly what he wanted to take home. Vocabulary Words:sunny: zonnigepleasant: fijnedestination: bestemmingimpressive: imposanteenthusiastic: enthousiasteaccompanied: vergezeldegreeted: begroettecool: koelesouvenir: souvenirunique: uniekebrowse: bladerencolorful: kleurvolartworks: kunstwerkenlocal: lokalepromote: aanprijzenprint: printpersonal: persoonlijkeauthentic: authentiektypically: typischtorn: tweestrijdlimited: beperktbudget: budgetappreciate: waarderenfascinated: gefasineerdperspective: perspectiefcheckout: kassachoice: keuzeconnection: verbindingscales: doorslagsatisfied: tevreden

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: From History's Embrace: Ágota's Awakening at Hungary's Heart Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-08-24-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A nap fényesen ragyogott Budapest felett, a Duna csillogott az ég alatt, miközben Ágota a Magyar Parlament Bejárata előtt álldogált.En: The sun shone brightly over Budapest, the Danube gleamed under the sky, as Ágota stood in front of the Entrance of the Hungarian Parliament.Hu: Könnyű nyári ruhát viselt, amely tükrözte a város hangulatát.En: She wore a light summer dress that reflected the mood of the city.Hu: Ma különleges nap volt: Szent István napját ünnepelte az ország.En: Today was a special day: the country was celebrating Saint Stephen's Day.Hu: Az ünnep légkörét érezni lehetett mindenhol.En: The festive atmosphere could be felt everywhere.Hu: A Parlament épülete lenyűgöző volt, magas tornyaival és elegáns részleteivel.En: The Parliament building was impressive with its tall towers and elegant details.Hu: Ágota izgalommal csatlakozott a vezetett túrához.En: Ágota joined the guided tour with excitement.Hu: Mellette barátai, Bence és Zoltán, elevenek és magabiztosak voltak.En: Next to her, her friends, Bence and Zoltán, were lively and confident.Hu: Zoltán már az első percben kérdéseket záporozott a vezetőre, Bence pedig nevetve csatlakozott a beszélgetéshez.En: Zoltán peppered the guide with questions from the first minute, and Bence laughingly joined the conversation.Hu: Ágota igyekezett figyelni, de a csoport zsúfoltsága miatt elkalandoztak gondolatai.En: Ágota tried to pay attention, but her thoughts wandered due to the crowded group.Hu: A körülvevő tömeg, a barátainak hangos nevetése mind elnyomták őt.En: The surrounding crowd and her friends' loud laughter all drowned her out.Hu: Vágyott egy pillanatnyi csendre, hogy valóban érezhesse a hely varázsát.En: She longed for a moment of silence to truly feel the magic of the place.Hu: Az ősi falak mintha történeteket suttogtak volna, de nehéz volt meghallani őket.En: The ancient walls seemed to whisper stories, but they were hard to hear.Hu: Egy pillanatban, amikor a csoport továbbhaladt, Ágota elhatározta, hogy egyedül kutat fel egy csendesebb részt.En: In a moment, when the group moved on, Ágota decided to explore a quieter part on her own.Hu: Óvatosan hátrébb maradt, majd lefordult egy mellékfolyosóra.En: She carefully stayed behind, then turned down a side corridor.Hu: A gyönyörű, vastag függönyök mögött egy kis kiállítást talált.En: Behind beautiful, thick curtains, she found a small exhibition.Hu: Kevesen voltak ott, és a hely szinte elhagyatottnak tűnt.En: There were few people there, and the place seemed almost abandoned.Hu: A kiállítás a magyar történelem fontos pillanatait mutatta be.En: The exhibition showcased important moments in Hungarian history.Hu: Ágota lassan áttanulmányozta az egyes képeket, tárgyakat.En: Ágota slowly studied each picture and artifact.Hu: Megérintette egy régi zászló szélét, s hirtelen valami különleges érzés fogta el.En: She touched the edge of an old flag, and suddenly a special feeling enveloped her.Hu: Mintha a történelem lüktetett volna a kezei alatt.En: It was as if history pulsed beneath her hands.Hu: Az érzések és történetek mélyen megérintették, és talán először érezte igazán, hogy ez az ő szenvedélye.En: The emotions and stories deeply touched her, and for perhaps the first time, she truly felt that this was her passion.Hu: A kiállítás végére érve Ágota lélegzetet vett.En: Reaching the end of the exhibition, Ágota took a breath.Hu: Új célt látott maga előtt.En: She saw a new goal before her.Hu: Valami megváltozott benne.En: Something had changed within her.Hu: Már nem csupán megfigyelő akart lenni, hanem résztvevője is ennek a gazdag történetnek.En: She no longer just wanted to be an observer but also a participant in this rich history.Hu: Készen állt arra, hogy kövesse vágyait, és valóra váltsa álmait a politikában.En: She was ready to follow her desires and make her dreams in politics come true.Hu: Amikor visszatért barátaihoz és a fő csoporthoz, magabiztosabb lett.En: When she returned to her friends and the main group, she was more confident.Hu: Bence és Zoltán még mindig beszélték a túravezetővel, de már nem érezte magát eltöröltetve.En: Bence and Zoltán were still chatting with the tour guide, but she no longer felt erased.Hu: A nap sugarai ragyogtak a Duna vizén, és Ágota mosolyogva hagyta el a Parlament épületét.En: The sun's rays sparkled on the Danube's water, and Ágota left the Parliament building with a smile.Hu: Most már tudta, merre visz az útja.En: She now knew where her path was leading.Hu: Szent István napja, a hagyományok és a múlt iránti tisztelet, új irányt adott neki.En: Saint Stephen's Day, the respect for traditions and the past, gave her a new direction.Hu: Ágota boldog volt.En: Ágota was happy.Hu: A történelem régi falai közül új álmok és eltökéltség születtek meg benne.En: Out of the old walls of history, new dreams and determination were born in her.Hu: A jövő már nem csak egy távoli gondolat volt, hanem egy megfogható cél.En: The future was no longer just a distant thought but a tangible goal. Vocabulary Words:shone: ragyogottgleamed: csillogottelegant: elegánsexcited: izgalommalpeppered: záporozottwandered: elkalandoztakwhisper: suttogtakcorridor: folyosóraexhibition: kiállítástartifact: tárgyakatenveloped: fogta elpulsed: lüktetettemotions: érzésekdetermination: eltökéltségtangible: megfoghatóabandoned: elhagyatottnakparticipant: résztvevőjeancient: ősisilence: csendrethick: vastagshowcased: bemutattaspecial: különlegesconfident: magabiztosatmosphere: légkörétimpressive: lenyűgözőobserver: megfigyelősurrounding: körülvevőflag: zászlólaughter: nevetésestudied: áttanulmányozta

Fluent Fiction - French: Wind-Tossed Adventures: Luc's Unforgettable Parisian Snapshot Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-08-24-22-34-00-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Le soleil brille sur la ville de Paris.En: The sun shines on the city of Paris.Fr: L'air est doux, mais le vent est capricieux.En: The air is mild, but the wind is unpredictable.Fr: Aujourd'hui, Luc est à Paris pour la première fois, et il veut prendre une belle photo devant la Tour Eiffel.En: Today, Luc is in Paris for the first time, and he wants to take a beautiful photo in front of the Eiffel Tower.Fr: Il est prêt, son téléphone à la main, avec son chapeau élégant posé sur la tête.En: He is ready, with his phone in hand, and his stylish hat perched on his head.Fr: La Tour Eiffel, majestueuse et grandiose, s'élève derrière lui.En: The Eiffel Tower, majestic and grand, rises behind him.Fr: Partout, on entend des gens parler différentes langues.En: Everywhere, one can hear people speaking different languages.Fr: Les touristes, tout comme Luc, cherchent à immortaliser ce moment unique.En: The tourists, just like Luc, seek to capture this unique moment.Fr: Mais pour Luc, ce moment n'est pas aussi simple.En: But for Luc, this moment is not so simple.Fr: Dès qu'il se met en place, le vent souffle fort et emporte son chapeau.En: As soon as he gets in place, the wind blows hard and takes his hat away.Fr: "D'accord, essayons encore," pense Luc.En: "Okay, let's try again," thinks Luc.Fr: Mais chaque fois qu'il se prépare, le chapeau s'envole.En: But each time he gets ready, the hat flies away.Fr: Luc ajuste sa posture, corrige ses cheveux, et attend que le vent se calme.En: Luc adjusts his posture, fixes his hair, and waits for the wind to calm down.Fr: Rien à faire, le vent persiste.En: Nothing to do, the wind persists.Fr: Il commence à s'impatienter.En: He begins to get impatient.Fr: "Comment faire une photo parfaite dans ces conditions?"En: "How to take a perfect photo in these conditions?"Fr: se demande-t-il.En: he wonders.Fr: Alors que Luc hésite entre abandonner le chapeau ou trouver une autre solution, il aperçoit Marie et Henri, deux autres touristes qui regardent la scène avec amusement.En: While Luc hesitates between abandoning the hat or finding another solution, he sees Marie and Henri, two other tourists who are watching the scene with amusement.Fr: Luc rit de la situation.En: Luc laughs at the situation.Fr: Il a une idée.En: He has an idea.Fr: Il s'approche de Marie et Henri.En: He approaches Marie and Henri.Fr: "Pourriez-vous m'aider?"En: "Could you help me?"Fr: demande-t-il.En: he asks.Fr: "Pouvez-vous tenir mon chapeau juste hors du cadre?"En: "Can you hold my hat just out of the frame?"Fr: Marie et Henri sourient et acceptent.En: Marie and Henri smile and agree.Fr: Ils se placent hors champ, tenant le chapeau exactement comme Luc le souhaite.En: They stand out of the shot, holding the hat exactly as Luc wants.Fr: Luc leur fait confiance et prépare son téléphone.En: Luc trusts them and prepares his phone.Fr: Puis, avec un décompte bref, il prend la photo.En: Then, with a brief countdown, he takes the photo.Fr: Avec Marie et Henri se cachant habilement hors cadre, la photo est parfaite.En: With Marie and Henri skillfully hiding off-frame, the photo is perfect.Fr: Luc la regarde et sourit.En: Luc looks at it and smiles.Fr: Elle est mieux que ce qu'il espérait.En: It's better than he hoped.Fr: "Merci beaucoup!"En: "Thank you very much!"Fr: dit Luc, ravi.En: says Luc, delighted.Fr: "Sans vous, je n'aurais jamais réussi."En: "Without you, I would never have succeeded."Fr: Marie et Henri sourient à leur tour.En: Marie and Henri smile in turn.Fr: "C'était amusant!"En: "It was fun!"Fr: dit Marie.En: says Marie.Fr: "Parfois, il faut être créatif," ajoute Henri.En: "Sometimes you have to be creative," adds Henri.Fr: Luc retrouve son chapeau et remercie ses nouveaux amis.En: Luc retrieves his hat and thanks his new friends.Fr: Pendant le reste de la journée, ils explorent Paris ensemble.En: For the rest of the day, they explore Paris together.Fr: Luc comprend alors que même si la photo était importante, c'est le voyage et les nouvelles amitiés qui l'ont enrichi.En: Luc then understands that even though the photo was important, it is the journey and the new friendships that enriched him.Fr: Il a appris que l'imperfection peut donner des résultats inattendus et merveilleux.En: He learned that imperfection can lead to unexpected and wonderful results.Fr: Sa photo montre certes la Tour Eiffel, mais elle lui rappelle surtout un moment partagé et un jour où il a choisi de rire et de s'adapter.En: His photo certainly shows the Eiffel Tower, but it mainly reminds him of a shared moment and a day when he chose to laugh and adapt.Fr: Ainsi, Luc revient chez lui non seulement avec une photo comme souvenir, mais aussi avec l'idée que la vraie beauté de ses voyages réside dans la spontanéité et les liens créés en chemin.En: Thus, Luc returns home not only with a photo as a souvenir but also with the idea that the true beauty of his travels lies in the spontaneity and the connections created along the way.Fr: Fin.En: The End. Vocabulary Words:sun: le soleilcity: la villewind: le ventunpredictable: capricieuxmajestic: majestueusegrandiose: grandioselanguage: la languetourist: le touristeunique: uniqueposture: la postureconditions: les conditionssolution: la solutionframe: le cadrecountdown: le décompteimpatient: impatientamusement: l'amusementcreative: créatiffriendship: l'amitiéimperfection: l'imperfectionresult: le résultatspontaneity: la spontanéitéconnection: le lienjourney: le voyagehair: les cheveuxmoment: le momentidea: l'idéetrust: la confiancesmile: le sourirehead: la têtephone: le téléphone

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Reuniting at Ferragosto: Sibling Bonds Restored By the Sea Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-08-20-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Sulla Costa Amalfitana, l'estate abbracciava la terra con un calore dorato, e il mare scintillava come un tappeto di zaffiri sotto il sole di Ferragosto.En: On the Costa Amalfitana, the summer embraced the land with a golden warmth, and the sea shimmered like a carpet of sapphires under the Ferragosto sun.It: Le onde si infrangevano contro le scogliere, mentre le strade erano animate da turisti festanti e le famiglie si preparavano a celebrare la festa.En: The waves crashed against the cliffs, while the streets were lively with festive tourists and families preparing to celebrate the holiday.It: Luca camminava lungo il sentiero stretto di Positano, cercando la sorella Francesca tra la folla.En: Luca walked along the narrow path of Positano, searching for his sister Francesca among the crowd.It: Non vedeva Francesca da anni, da quell'argomento che li aveva separati.En: He hadn't seen Francesca in years, since that argument that had separated them.It: Ma oggi era diverso.En: But today was different.It: Oggi, nel cuore di Ferragosto, desiderava riconciliarsi.En: Today, at the heart of Ferragosto, he longed to reconcile.It: Francesca si trovava sul terrazzo di una villa affacciata sul mare.En: Francesca was on the terrace of a villa overlooking the sea.It: Guardava le barche a vela che danzavano sull'acqua, ma i pensieri erano altrove, perduti nel passato.En: She watched the sailboats dancing on the water, but her thoughts were elsewhere, lost in the past.It: Sentiva il peso della distanza dalla sua famiglia, e non sapeva come tornare indietro.En: She felt the weight of the distance from her family, and she didn't know how to go back.It: Quando Luca finalmente la trovò, i loro occhi si incontrarono.En: When Luca finally found her, their eyes met.It: Per un momento, entrambi rimasero in silenzio, come se il tempo si fosse fermato.En: For a moment, they both remained silent, as if time had stopped.It: Luca prese un respiro profondo e avvicinandosi disse: "Francesca, dobbiamo parlare."En: Luca took a deep breath and, approaching, said: "Francesca, we need to talk."It: Francesca esitò, ma poi annuì.En: Francesca hesitated, but then nodded.It: Camminarono insieme lungo la spiaggia, i piedi affondati nella sabbia calda.En: They walked together along the beach, their feet sinking into the warm sand.It: Le parole di Luca erano sincere: "Mi manca la mia sorella.En: Luca's words were sincere: "I miss my sister.It: Non voglio che il passato continui a tenerci lontani."En: I don't want the past to keep us apart."It: Francesca guardò l'orizzonte, poi disse: "Anche a me manchi, Luca.En: Francesca looked at the horizon, then said: "I miss you too, Luca.It: Ho sbagliato a allontanarmi.En: I was wrong to distance myself.It: Voglio trovare un modo per rimediare."En: I want to find a way to make amends."It: Il vento marino portava con sé il profumo di limoni e il rumore distante delle risate.En: The sea breeze carried with it the scent of lemons and the distant sound of laughter.It: Luca poggiò una mano sulla spalla di Francesca.En: Luca placed a hand on Francesca's shoulder.It: "Possiamo ricominciare, insieme."En: "We can start over, together."It: Durante la celebrazione di Ferragosto, sotto un cielo stellato, Francesca e Luca si unirono ai loro familiari.En: During the Ferragosto celebration, under a starry sky, Francesca and Luca joined their family.It: I fuochi d'artificio esplodevano sopra di loro, illuminando il cielo notturno e i volti dei due fratelli, ora più vicini che mai.En: Fireworks exploded above them, lighting up the night sky and the faces of the two siblings, now closer than ever.It: In quel momento, non c'erano argomenti passati, solo la promessa di un futuro condiviso.En: In that moment, there were no past arguments, only the promise of a shared future.It: Alla fine, Luca e Francesca trovarono un nuovo equilibrio.En: In the end, Luca and Francesca found a new balance.It: Luca imparò a esprimere i suoi sentimenti e Francesca comprese l'importanza della famiglia.En: Luca learned to express his feelings, and Francesca understood the importance of family.It: Lontano dalla discordia, si spalancava un cammino di comprensione reciproca.En: Away from discord, a path of mutual understanding opened up.It: Con un semplice abbraccio, tutto cambiò e tutto si aggiustò, come il mare che ritrova la pace dopo una tempesta.En: With a simple hug, everything changed and everything was fixed, like the sea finding peace after a storm. Vocabulary Words:the cliffs: le scogliereshimmered: scintillavathe path: il sentierothe terrace: il terrazzooverlooking: affacciatato reconcile: riconciliarsithe horizon: l'orizzonteto hesitate: esitarethe breeze: il ventothe fireworks: i fuochi d'artificiothe celebration: la celebrazionethe argument: l'argomentoweight of the distance: peso della distanzato approach: avvicinarsito express: esprimerethe sea: il maresister: sorellato miss: mancareto nod: annuirethe sand: la sabbiasincere: sincereto light up: illuminarethe storm: la tempestamutual understanding: comprensione reciprocathe scent: il profumolaughter: le risateto carry: portareto distance oneself: allontanarsito find a way: trovare un modoto join: unirsi

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Stars Beyond Lens: A Desert Journey of Discovery and Connection Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-08-20-22-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: El cielo del desierto de Atacama brillaba como un lienzo infinito de estrellas.En: The sky of the Atacama Desert shone like an infinite canvas of stars.Es: Sofía, con su cámara en mano, caminaba por la arena fría.En: Sofía, with her camera in hand, walked across the cold sand.Es: Era invierno, y las noches eran claras y heladas.En: It was winter, and the nights were clear and frosty.Es: Estaba lejos de su casa, buscando algo más que solo fotos bonitas.En: She was far from her home, looking for something more than just pretty pictures.Es: Sofía llegó al observatorio, una gran cúpula blanca que parecía flotar bajo el cielo estrellado.En: Sofía arrived at the observatory, a large white dome that seemed to float under the starry sky.Es: Esperaba que allí, entre las estrellas, encontraría la inspiración que buscaba.En: She hoped that there, among the stars, she would find the inspiration she was seeking.Es: Se unió a un grupo de turistas para una visita guiada.En: She joined a group of tourists for a guided tour.Es: Sintió una mezcla de emoción y dudas consigo misma.En: She felt a mix of excitement and self-doubt.Es: Javier, el joven astrónomo que lideraba la visita, saludó al grupo con una sonrisa tímida.En: Javier, the young astronomer leading the tour, greeted the group with a shy smile.Es: Trabajaba a medio tiempo en el observatorio mientras soñaba con un futuro más allá.En: He worked part-time at the observatory while dreaming of a future beyond.Es: Aunque amaba las estrellas, su voz temblaba de inseguridad.En: Although he loved the stars, his voice trembled with insecurity.Es: Hoy, decidió intentar algo nuevo: conectar verdaderamente con las personas en lugar de quedarse en las sombras.En: Today, he decided to try something new: genuinely connecting with people instead of staying in the shadows.Es: Mientras explicaba las estrellas y las constelaciones, Javier notó a Sofía, quien parecía mirar con una mezcla de esperanza y vacilación.En: As he explained the stars and constellations, Javier noticed Sofía, who seemed to look on with a mix of hope and hesitation.Es: Algo en su mirada vacilante le hizo afrontar su propia timidez y se acercó a ella durante la pausa.En: Something in her wavering gaze made him confront his own shyness, and he approached her during the break.Es: "¿Te gusta la astronomía?"En: "Do you like astronomy?"Es: preguntó Javier rompiendo su propio silencio.En: Javier asked, breaking his own silence.Es: "Amo fotografiar el cielo," respondió Sofía, su voz también suave.En: "I love photographing the sky," Sofía replied, her voice also soft.Es: "Busco algo que signifique más."En: "I'm looking for something that means more."Es: De repente, las luces del observatorio parpadearon y se apagaron.En: Suddenly, the observatory's lights flickered and went out.Es: Un corte de energía los rodeó de oscuridad, pero las estrellas resplandecían aún más fuertes.En: A power outage surrounded them in darkness, but the stars shined even brighter.Es: Sin cámaras ni telescopios, Javier vio una oportunidad.En: Without cameras or telescopes, Javier saw an opportunity.Es: "Vamos a observar las estrellas a simple vista," sugirió, sintiendo una extraña confianza.En: "Let's observe the stars with the naked eye," he suggested, feeling a strange confidence.Es: Con el dedo, empezó a dibujar constelaciones en el aire, guiando el grupo con su voz.En: With his finger, he started drawing constellations in the air, guiding the group with his voice.Es: Sofía escuchó cada palabra, sintiendo una chispa nueva de inspiración.En: Sofía listened to every word, feeling a new spark of inspiration.Es: "Es increíble cuántas historias cuenta el cielo," dijo, sonriendo a Javier.En: "It's amazing how many stories the sky tells," she said, smiling at Javier.Es: Mientras el mundo sobre ellos seguía brillando, una conexión surgió entre los dos.En: While the world above them kept shining, a connection emerged between the two.Es: Sofía comprendió entonces que su viaje tenía propósito.En: Sofía then understood that her journey had a purpose.Es: No era solo sobre capturar imágenes, sino descubrir el significado que compartía con otros.En: It wasn't just about capturing images, but discovering the meaning she shared with others.Es: Al mismo tiempo, Javier encontró en Sofía un eco de su pasión, dándose cuenta de que podía compartir su amor por las estrellas con otros.En: At the same time, Javier found in Sofía an echo of his passion, realizing that he could share his love for the stars with others.Es: Cuando las luces volvieron, la noche había cambiado algo en ambos.En: When the lights returned, the night had changed something in both of them.Es: Sofía, con su cámara lista, estaba preparada para su serie de fotografías, pero ahora cargada de historias y magia que había encontrado en la oscuridad.En: Sofía, with her camera ready, was prepared for her series of photographs, but now filled with the stories and magic she had found in the darkness.Es: Javier, con más seguridad, sabía que su camino no era solitario y que su voz importaba.En: Javier, with more confidence, knew that his path was not solitary and that his voice mattered.Es: De pie bajo el firmamento, Sofía y Javier se miraron.En: Standing under the firmament, Sofía and Javier looked at each other.Es: El desierto había tejido un nuevo hilo de luz en sus vidas, uno que apuntaba a un cielo lleno de promesas por descubrir.En: The desert had woven a new thread of light into their lives, one that pointed to a sky full of promises to discover. Vocabulary Words:canvas: el lienzofrosty: heladasdome: la cúpulaobservatory: el observatorioexcited: emocionadaself-doubt: dudas consigo mismashy: tímidainsecurity: inseguridadshyness: la timidezpower outage: el corte de energíadarkness: la oscuridadnaked eye: a simple vistaspark: la chispafirmament: el firmamentothread: el hiloflickered: parpadearonwavering: vacilantehesitation: vacilaciónguiding: guiandoopportunity: la oportunidadconstellations: las constelacionesinspiration: la inspiraciónphotographing: fotografiarstories: las historiasmagic: la magiasolitary: solitarioconnection: la conexiónfuture: el futuroconfidence: la seguridadpromises: las promesas

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Mystery in Jerusalem: Students Unite to Uncover the Truth Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-08-19-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: היום היה חם במיוחד בבית הספר הציבורי בירושלים.En: Today was especially hot at the public school in Jerusalem.He: תלמידים רבים הסתובבו במסדרונות, מדברים על מבחני הסיום הקרבים ובאים.En: Many students roamed the hallways, talking about the approaching final exams.He: מתוך חלונות הכיתות נשמעו צרצרים, מזכירים לכולם שזה שיא הקיץ הים תיכוני.En: From the classroom windows, the sound of crickets could be heard, reminding everyone that it was the peak of the Mediterranean summer.He: עמית עמד ליד הספרייה, בוחן את הפוסטר שעל הקיר, עליו כתוב "תוכנית מלגות לתלמידים מצטיינים.En: Amit stood near the library, examining a poster on the wall that read "Scholarship Program for Outstanding Students."He: " הוא ידע שכדי לזכות במלגה, עליו להוכיח את עצמו.En: He knew that to earn the scholarship, he needed to prove himself.He: בעקבות הביקור האחרון במוזיאון, הגיעו שמועות על חפץ עתיק שנעלם.En: Following a recent visit to the museum, rumors surfaced about a missing ancient artifact.He: זה היה ממצא בעל ערך רב.En: It was a find of great value.He: כולם דיברו על כך, אבל עמית לא יכול היה להתנתק מהמחשבה שאולי יצליח לפתור את התעלומה.En: Everyone talked about it, but Amit couldn't shake the thought that he might be able to solve the mystery.He: הוא רצה להרשים את המורים ולהוכיח שהוא יכול לשמור על ההגינות של המוזיאון והבית ספר.En: He wanted to impress the teachers and prove that he could maintain the integrity of the museum and the school.He: "עמית, מה אתה מתכנן?En: "Amit, what are you planning?"He: " שאלה יעל, חברתו הכי טובה.En: asked Yael, his best friend.He: יעל היתה חכמה וזהירה, אך היה לה סוד: היא ראתה מישהו לוקח פריט מהמוזיאון ביום הביקור.En: Yael was smart and cautious, but she had a secret: she saw someone taking an item from the museum on the day of the visit.He: "חשבתי לבדוק מה קרה עם החפץ," עמית השיב, "אולי נצליח למצוא קצה חוט.En: "I was thinking of checking what happened with the artifact," Amit replied, "Maybe we can find a clue.He: אני חושב שיכול להיות קשר לתמר, התלמידה החדשה.En: I think there could be a connection to Tamar, the new student."He: ""אני יודעת משהו," יעל אמרה, נראית מהוססת, "ראיתי מישהו לוקח משהו.En: "I know something," Yael said, looking hesitant, "I saw someone taking something.He: אבל אני לא בטוחה.En: But I'm not sure."He: "תמר היתה תלמידה חדשה ומסתורית.En: Tamar was a new and mysterious student.He: היא ידעה הרבה יותר מדי על החפץ.En: She knew too much about the artifact.He: היא אולי הסתירה משהו.En: She might have been hiding something.He: שני החברים החליטו לשתף פעולה ולמצוא ראיות נוספות.En: The two friends decided to collaborate and find more evidence.He: הם החליטו שעדיף לא להסתכן ולהתעמת מיד עם תמר, אלא לחקור בזהירות.En: They decided it was better not to take a risk and confront Tamar immediately, but rather to investigate carefully.He: הם ניגשו ללוקר של תמר, שבניגוד להנחיות, היה פתוח מעט.En: They approached Tamar's locker, which, contrary to instructions, was slightly open.He: בפנים גילו פתק נסתר.En: Inside, they discovered a hidden note.He: בפתק היה כתוב משהו על מחסני בית הספר.En: The note mentioned something about the school's storage rooms.He: הפתק הוביל את עמית ויעל אל מחסן בית הספר.En: The note led Amit and Yael to the school's storage room.He: כאשר נכנסו לשם, גילו שהחפץ מונח בדיוק שם.En: When they entered, they found the artifact was right there.He: תמר הופיעה מאחוריהם והסבירה שהחפץ היה שם כל הזמן.En: Tamar appeared behind them, explaining that the artifact had been there all along.He: היא ידעה על כך כי קיבלה מידע ממישהו מבחוץ שביקש להסתיר את העניין.En: She knew about it because she received information from someone outside asking her to hide the matter.He: עמית, יעל ותמר עבדו ביחד לחשוף את המעורבים.En: Amit, Yael, and Tamar worked together to uncover those involved.He: התברר כי היה ניסיון להסיח את דעתם של כולם ולגרום למשבר מדומה.En: It turned out there was an attempt to distract everyone and create a false crisis.He: תמר היתה חפה מפשע, והתעלומה נפתרה בודות לשיתוף הפעולה שלהם.En: Tamar was innocent, and the mystery was solved thanks to their collaboration.He: עמית הבין שעבודת צוות חשובה להצלחתו.En: Amit realized that teamwork is important for success.He: הוא למד שאפשרויות נפתחות כאשר עובדים ביחד, והיה מוכן לגשת לתוכנית המלגות, עם ידיעה על המסע שעבר וחברויות שעזרו לו להגיע עד הלום.En: He learned that opportunities open up when working together, and he was ready to apply for the scholarship program, with awareness of the journey he had been through and the friendships that helped him get this far. Vocabulary Words:especially: במיוחדroamed: הסתובבוapproaching: הקרבים ובאיםexamine: בוחןposter: פוסטרscholarship: מלגהprove: להוכיחrumors: שמועותartifact: חפץ עתיקintegrity: הגינותcautious: זהירהhesitant: מהוססתmysterious: מסתוריתcollaborate: לשתף פעולהrisk: להסתכןconfront: להתעמתinvestigate: לחקורcarefully: בזהירותlocker: לוקרcontrary: בניגודdiscovered: גילוevidence: ראיותstorage room: מחסןinnocent: חפה מפשעuncover: לחשוףdistract: להסיח את הדעתfalse: מדומהsuccess: הצלחהopportunities: אפשרויותjourney: מסעBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Stars of Collaboration: How Teamwork Illuminated Young Minds Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-08-17-22-34-01-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El sol de l'estiu il·luminava el Museu de Ciències de Barcelona, un lloc ple de màgia i ciència.En: The summer sun illuminated the Museu de Ciències de Barcelona, a place full of magic and science.Ca: Els grans finestrals deixaven entrar la llum, reflectint-se en els panells luminosos i els aparells innovadors que captaven l'atenció de tothom.En: The large windows let in the light, reflecting off the luminous panels and innovative devices that captured everyone's attention.Ca: L'aire estava ple de murmuris excitats de nois i noies que, amb ulls brillants, esperaven aprendre coses noves.En: The air was filled with the excited murmurs of boys and girls who, with bright eyes, were eager to learn new things.Ca: Marta mirava cap a l'exposició sobre l'univers.En: Marta was looking at the exhibition about the universe.Ca: Les estrelles, les galàxies i els misteris del cosmos sempre l'havien fascinat.En: Stars, galaxies, and the mysteries of the cosmos had always fascinated her.Ca: Avui, estava decidida a impressionar la seva mestra amb el seu coneixement d'astronomia.En: Today, she was determined to impress her teacher with her knowledge of astronomy.Ca: Però dins seu, l'ansietat creixia.En: But inside, anxiety was growing.Ca: Tanta gent i tant soroll feien difícil la concentració.En: So many people and so much noise made it difficult to concentrate.Ca: A prop seu, Jordi observava.En: Nearby, Jordi observed.Ca: Era el seu company de classe, sempre discret però atent.En: He was her classmate, always discreet but attentive.Ca: Compartia l'interès per la tecnologia i admirava la passió de Marta per les estrelles.En: He shared an interest in technology and admired Marta's passion for the stars.Ca: Va percebre la seva preocupació i va decidir ajudar-la si calia.En: He noticed her concern and decided he would help her if necessary.Ca: Quan va arribar el moment, la mestra va demanar a Marta que expliqués l'exposició del cosmos.En: When the time came, the teacher asked Marta to explain the cosmos exhibition.Ca: Marta va respirar profundament i es va posar davant el grup.En: Marta took a deep breath and stood in front of the group.Ca: Les paraules li costaven sortir.En: The words were hard to come out.Ca: El soroll i les mirades la bloquejaven.En: The noise and the gazes blocked her.Ca: Llavors, Jordi va fer un pas endavant.En: Then, Jordi stepped forward.Ca: "Amics, tinc una idea," va dir amb veu calmada.En: "Friends, I have an idea," he said in a calm voice.Ca: Va treure un petit dispositiu del seu butxaca, una aplicació que projectava un mapa estel·lar en 3D.En: He pulled a small device from his pocket, an app that projected a 3D star map.Ca: Amb un moviment dels seus dits, les constel·lacions van aparèixer flotant a l'aire.En: With a movement of his fingers, the constellations appeared floating in the air.Ca: "Això ens ajudarà a veure les estrelles millor!En: "This will help us see the stars better!"Ca: " va afegir mentre Marta recuperava la confiança i començava a explicar les galàxies, movent-se còmodament entre les estrelles digitals.En: he added while Marta regained her confidence and began to explain the galaxies, moving comfortably among the digital stars.Ca: L'interès dels companys augmentava.En: The interest of their classmates increased.Ca: La combinació de tecnologia i astronomia els captivava.En: The combination of technology and astronomy captivated them.Ca: La mestra somreia, impressionada per la presentació.En: The teacher smiled, impressed by the presentation.Ca: "Ben fet, Marta i Jordi!En: "Well done, Marta and Jordi!Ca: Això és treball en equip," va dir felicitant-los.En: This is teamwork," she said, congratulating them.Ca: Marta va mirar a Jordi, amb gratitud.En: Marta looked at Jordi with gratitude.Ca: Havia après que treballar junts no restava els seus èxits, sinó els multiplicava.En: She had learned that working together did not diminish their achievements but multiplied them.Ca: I Jordi, amb la seva aportació, sentia per primera vegada la seguretat d'haver contribuït amb quelcom valuós.En: And Jordi, with his contribution, felt for the first time the security of having contributed something valuable.Ca: Aquella sortida al Museu de Ciències no només els havia ensenyat sobre l'univers, sinó també sobre el valor de la col·laboració i l'amistat.En: That trip to the Museu de Ciències had taught them not only about the universe but also about the value of collaboration and friendship.Ca: En sortir, el món semblava un lloc una mica més brillant per a tots dos, amb la confiança que junts podien aconseguir coses espectaculars.En: As they left, the world seemed a bit brighter for both of them, with the confidence that together they could achieve spectacular things.Ca: I així, sota el cel blau de Barcelona, van caminar cap a casa, més units i valents que abans.En: And so, under the blue sky of Barcelona, they walked home, more united and braver than before. Vocabulary Words:exhibition: l'exposicióuniverse: l'universanxiety: l'ansietatstudent: l'estudianttechnology: la tecnologiafascinated: fascinatdevice: el dispositiuconcern: la preocupacióconstellations: les constel·lacionsgalaxies: les galàxiesmurmurs: els murmurisgazes: les miradesconfidence: la confiançacollaboration: la col·laboracióteamwork: el treball en equipachievement: l'assolimentfriendship: l'amistatmagic: la màgiapanel: el panellteacher: la mestraair: l'airepassion: la passió3D map: el mapa estel·lar en 3Dprojection: la projecciósecurity: la seguretatmysteries: els misterisattention: l'atencióimpress: impressionarnoise: el sorollspectacular: espectacular

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Dinosaurs, Stars, and Sibling Bonds at Seoul's Science Museum Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-08-17-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 서울 과학 박물관은 사람들로 붐볐다.En: The Seoul Science Museum was bustling with people.Ko: 가족들과 관광객들이 북적였다.En: Families and tourists filled the space with activity.Ko: 산책로에 서 있는 나무들 사이로 햇살이 비춰들어오고 있었다.En: Sunlight streamed through the trees standing on the walkway.Ko: 여름이었다.En: It was summer.Ko: 따뜻한 햇살이 창문을 통해 들어와 바닥에 그림자를 만들었다.En: Warm sunlight poured in through the windows, casting shadows on the floor.Ko: 민준과 혜진은 입구에 서 있었다.En: Minjun and Hyejin were standing at the entrance.Ko: 민준은 활기 넘쳤다.En: Minjun was full of energy.Ko: "누나, 오늘 재미있을 거야!" 민준이 말했고, 혜진은 미소로 대답했다.En: "Sister, today is going to be fun!" Minjun said, and Hyejin replied with a smile.Ko: 하지만 그녀는 걱정으로 가득 찼다.En: However, she was filled with worry.Ko: 시험이 가까워지고 있었다.En: Exams were approaching.Ko: 하지만 그런 걱정을 잠시 내려놓기로 결심했다.En: But she decided to set those worries aside for a while.Ko: 오늘은 동생과 함께하는 날이었다.En: Today was a day to spend with her brother.Ko: 민준은 계획을 세웠다.En: Minjun had made a plan.Ko: "먼저 공룡 전시관부터 가자!"En: "Let's go to the dinosaur exhibit first!"Ko: 그는 과학 박물관에 있는 다양한 전시를 잘 알고 있었다.En: He was well-acquainted with the various displays at the Science Museum.Ko: 그의 목표는 하나였다. 누나가 즐길 수 있는 시간을 만드는 것이었다.En: His goal was simple: to make sure his sister had a good time.Ko: 혜진은 처음에는 걱정이 많았지만, 점점 민준의 열정에 동조하게 되었다.En: At first, Hyejin was worried, but gradually she found herself resonating with Minjun's enthusiasm.Ko: 그들은 아기자기한 모형들과 세계 각지에서 온 공룡 화석을 살펴보았다.En: They looked at the charming models and dinosaur fossils from around the world.Ko: 민준은 설렘에 찬 목소리로 공룡에 대해 설명했다.En: Minjun, brimming with excitement, explained about the dinosaurs.Ko: "여기 봐, 이건 티라노사우루스야!" 그의 얼굴은 빛났다.En: "Look here, this is a Tyrannosaurus!" His face glowed.Ko: 혜진도 그 모습을 보며 작은 웃음을 지었다.En: Seeing him, Hyejin also broke into a small smile.Ko: 그들이 다음으로 간 곳은 플래닛타리움이었다.En: The next place they visited was the planetarium.Ko: 별빛이 쏟아져 내렸다.En: Starlight poured down.Ko: 우주는 끝이 없어 보였다.En: The universe seemed endless.Ko: 그 순간, 둘은 말없이 천장을 바라보았다.En: In that moment, they silently gazed at the ceiling.Ko: 그리고 혜진이 조용히 말했다. "민준아, 고마워. 널 잘 챙겨주지 못해서 미안해."En: Then, Hyejin quietly said, "Thank you, Minjun. I'm sorry I haven't taken better care of you."Ko: 민준은 밝게 웃었다. "괜찮아, 누나. 우리는 항상 함께야."En: Minjun smiled brightly. "It's okay, Sister. We are always together."Ko: 박물관에서 나오는 길에 그들은 손을 맞잡았다.En: On their way out of the museum, they held hands.Ko: 여름 바람이 상쾌했다.En: The summer breeze was refreshing.Ko: 민준은 누나의 손을 꼭 잡았다.En: Minjun held his sister's hand tightly.Ko: 둘은 서로를 깊이 이해하게 되었다.En: They came to deeply understand each other.Ko: 민준은 가족의 가치를 깨달았다.En: Minjun realized the value of family.Ko: 혜진은 중요한 책임들 외에도 가족이 얼마나 소중한지 알게 되었다.En: Hyejin learned how precious family was, beyond just important responsibilities.Ko: 그날 저녁, 집으로 돌아가는 길에 두 사람은 더 가까워졌다.En: That evening, on their way home, the two grew closer.Ko: 서울의 하늘은 여전히 푸르고, 그들의 관계도 새롭게 빛났다.En: The Seoul sky remained blue, and their relationship shone anew. Vocabulary Words:bustling: 붐볐다tourists: 관광객들streamed: 비춰들어오고entrance: 입구worry: 걱정exams: 시험approaching: 가까워지고dinosaur: 공룡exhibit: 전시관acquainted: 잘 알고 있었다gradually: 점점resonating: 동조하게charming: 아기자기한fossils: 화석brimming: 설렘에 찬planetarium: 플래닛타리움starlight: 별빛endless: 끝이 없어 보였다gazed: 바라보았다silently: 말없이refreshing: 상쾌했다tight: 꼭realized: 깨달았다precious: 소중한responsibilities: 책임들relationship: 관계shone: 빛났다warm: 따뜻한decided: 결심했다goal: 목표

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Braving the Ballot: Bram's Courageous Voting Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-08-16-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De zon scheen helder boven Amsterdam.En: The sun shone brightly above Amsterdam.Nl: In het stadsdeel De Pijp stond een groot, levendig gebouw met hoge ramen.En: In the neighborhood of De Pijp, there was a large, lively building with tall windows.Nl: Dit was het buurtcentrum, dat vandaag dienstdeed als stembureau.En: This was the community center, which today served as a polling station.Nl: Binnen was het druk.En: Inside, it was busy.Nl: Mensen stonden in de rij, klaar om hun stem uit te brengen.En: People stood in line, ready to cast their vote.Nl: Bram zat thuis voor het raam, kijkend naar de voorbijgangers.En: Bram sat at home by the window, watching the passersby.Nl: Hij was net hersteld van een zware operatie.En: He had just recovered from a major operation.Nl: De wereld leek nieuw en anders.En: The world seemed new and different.Nl: Hij voelde zich kwetsbaar, maar ook vastberaden.En: He felt vulnerable, but also determined.Nl: Vandaag wilde hij stemmen.En: Today he wanted to vote.Nl: Het was zijn manier om weer grip op zijn leven te krijgen.En: It was his way of regaining control over his life.Nl: Mireille, zijn goede vriendin, zat naast hem op de bank.En: Mireille, his good friend, sat next to him on the couch.Nl: "Denk je dat je het aankan?"En: "Do you think you can handle it?"Nl: vroeg ze.En: she asked.Nl: Bram knikte.En: Bram nodded.Nl: "Ik wil mijn stem uitbrengen.En: "I want to cast my vote.Nl: Maar ik ben bang dat ik het niet alleen red."En: But I'm afraid I won't make it on my own."Nl: Mireille gaf hem een bemoedigende glimlach.En: Mireille gave him an encouraging smile.Nl: "Ik ga met je mee.En: "I'll go with you.Nl: Samen kunnen we het aan."En: Together, we can do it."Nl: Dit gaf Bram de moed die hij nodig had.En: This gave Bram the courage he needed.Nl: Ze pakten hun spullen en gingen op pad.En: They gathered their things and set out.Nl: De straten waren levendig, gevuld met fietsers en wandelaars die van de zomerzon genoten.En: The streets were lively, filled with cyclists and walkers enjoying the summer sun.Nl: Toen ze bij het stembureau aankwamen, voelde Bram zich zwak.En: When they arrived at the polling station, Bram felt weak.Nl: Zijn benen trilden een beetje, en hij leunde zwaar op Mireille.En: His legs trembled a little, and he leaned heavily on Mireille.Nl: Ze gaf hem een geruststellende schouderklop.En: She gave him a reassuring pat on the shoulder.Nl: "Kom op, je bent er bijna."En: "Come on, you're almost there."Nl: Binnen was het warm en druk.En: Inside, it was warm and crowded.Nl: De geluiden van mensen die zachtjes praatten vulden de ruimte.En: The sounds of people speaking softly filled the space.Nl: Bram sloot even zijn ogen, zich concentrerend op zijn ademhaling.En: Bram closed his eyes for a moment, focusing on his breathing.Nl: Stap voor stap gingen ze verder.En: Step by step, they moved forward.Nl: Opeens voelde hij de uitputting.En: Suddenly, he felt the exhaustion.Nl: Hij kon niet verder.En: He couldn't go any further.Nl: Een vriendelijke vrouw in de rij zag het.En: A kind woman in the line noticed it.Nl: Ze liep naar hen toe en bood hulp aan.En: She walked over to them and offered help.Nl: Samen hielpen ze Bram naar voren.En: Together, they helped Bram to the front.Nl: Hij was dankbaar, ook al vond hij het lastig hulp te accepteren.En: He was grateful, even though he found it hard to accept help.Nl: Toen kwam het moment.En: Then came the moment.Nl: Bram stond voor het stembiljet.En: Bram stood before the ballot.Nl: Hij vulde het met een tevreden gevoel in.En: He filled it out with a feeling of satisfaction.Nl: Het kostte hem moeite, maar hij had het gedaan.En: It took effort, but he had done it.Nl: Na het stemmen voelde hij een golf van voldoening.En: After voting, he felt a wave of fulfillment.Nl: Buiten het stembureau haalde hij diep adem.En: Outside the polling station, he took a deep breath.Nl: De frisse lucht voelde bevrijdend.En: The fresh air felt liberating.Nl: Mireille keek hem aan en zei: "Zie je, je kunt het wel.En: Mireille looked at him and said, "See, you can do it.Nl: En het is altijd oké om hulp te vragen."En: And it's always okay to ask for help."Nl: Bram glimlachte.En: Bram smiled.Nl: Hij had meer geleerd dan alleen stemmen.En: He had learned more than just voting.Nl: Hij had geleerd dat samenwerken krachtig is.En: He had learned that collaboration is powerful.Nl: Dat hulp vragen geen teken van zwakte is.En: That asking for help is not a sign of weakness.Nl: Met een nieuw gevoel van dankbaarheid en kracht gingen ze samen naar huis, de stad verlicht door de gouden gloed van de zomerzon.En: With a new sense of gratitude and strength, they went home together, the city illuminated by the golden glow of the summer sun. Vocabulary Words:brightly: helderneighborhood: stadsdeellively: levendigcommunity center: buurtcentrumpolling station: stembureaupassersby: voorbijgangersrecovered: hersteldoperation: operatievulnerable: kwetsbaardetermined: vastberadenregaining: terugwinnenencouraging: bemoedigendetrembled: trildenreassuring: geruststellendecrowded: drukexhaustion: uitputtinggrateful: dankbaarsatisfaction: tevredenheidfulfillment: voldoeningliberating: bevrijdendgratitude: dankbaarheidstrength: krachtwatched: kijkendsummer sun: zomerzonhandle it: het aankancourage: moedbreathed: ademhalingstep by step: stap voor stapmoment: momentcollaboration: samenwerken

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Balancing Duty and Health: Ananya's Journey to Self-Care Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-08-16-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: गर्मियों की वो सुबह खास थी।En: That summer morning was special.Hi: हर तरफ आज़ादी की खुशबू थी।En: Everywhere there was the fragrance of freedom.Hi: स्वतंत्रता दिवस के जश्न के बाद का जोश अभी खत्म नहीं हुआ था।En: The excitement of the Independence Day celebration hadn't yet faded.Hi: रंग-बिरंगे झंडे, पताकाओं से सजा हुआ सामुदायिक भवन अब मतदान केंद्र बना हुआ था।En: The community center, adorned with colorful flags and banners, had now been transformed into a polling station.Hi: लोग देश के प्रति अपने अधिकार को निभाने आए थे।En: People had come to fulfill their duty to the nation.Hi: अनन्या, एक समर्पित शिक्षिका, इसी भावना के साथ तैयार हुई, हालांकि उसके अपने मन में कुछ घबराहट थी।En: Ananya, a dedicated teacher, got ready with this spirit, although she was a little anxious herself.Hi: पिछले कुछ दिनों से वो अपने स्वास्थ्य को लेकर चिंतित थी, पर उसने किसी से कुछ कहा नहीं था।En: She had been worried about her health for the past few days, but she hadn't spoken to anyone about it.Hi: आत्मविश्वास के साथ वो मतदान केंद्र पहुँची।En: She arrived at the polling station with confidence.Hi: मतदान केंद्र भीड़-भाड़ से भरा हुआ था।En: The polling station was bustling with people.Hi: दाएं-बाएं लोग बातचीत में डूबे थे, वोट देने की क्रम में खड़े हो रहे थे।En: All around, people were engrossed in conversation, standing in line to cast their votes.Hi: अनन्या ने हल्की मुस्कान के साथ सभी का अभिवादन किया।En: Ananya greeted everyone with a slight smile.Hi: तभी राज, जो पेशे से एक डॉक्टर था, अनन्या के पास आया।En: Just then, Raj, who was a doctor by profession, approached Ananya.Hi: "कैसी हैं आप, अनन्या जी?En: "How are you, Ananya ji?"Hi: " उसने पूछा।En: he asked.Hi: "बहुत अच्छा, राज!En: "Very well, Raj!Hi: आज तो वाकई खास दिन है," अनन्या ने जवाब दिया।En: Today is indeed special," Ananya replied.Hi: हालांकि, अंदरूनी असहजता बढ़ रही थी।En: However, internally the discomfort was growing.Hi: अनन्या की बारी आई।En: It was Ananya's turn.Hi: उसने ज्यों ही अपना वोट डालने का प्रयास किया, उसके सीने में दर्द उठा।En: As soon as she attempted to cast her vote, pain shot through her chest.Hi: उसकी दृष्टि धुंधली होने लगी।En: Her vision began to blur.Hi: वो लड़खड़ा गई।En: She staggered.Hi: वहाँ खड़ी मीरा, जो अनन्या की सहकर्मी थी, ने तुरंत ये देखा।En: Meera, standing nearby, who was Ananya's colleague, noticed this immediately.Hi: "अनन्या!En: "Ananya!Hi: क्या हुआ?En: What happened?"Hi: " उसने चिंता से पुकारा।En: she called out in concern.Hi: पास ही खड़े लोगों ने जल्दी से अनन्या को संभाला।En: The people standing nearby quickly supported Ananya.Hi: राज ने तुरंत चिकित्सा सहायता का प्रबंध किया।En: Raj quickly arranged for medical assistance.Hi: "इसको अस्पताल ले जाना होगा।En: "She needs to be taken to the hospital.Hi: जल्दी!En: Quickly!"Hi: " उसने निर्देश दिया।En: he instructed.Hi: मेहरबान लोगों ने मदद की।En: Kind people helped out.Hi: अनन्या को एंबुलेंस का इंतज़ार किए बिना ही पास के अस्पताल ले जाया गया।En: Ananya was taken to the nearby hospital without waiting for an ambulance.Hi: राज ने अपनी डॉक्टरी की समझ का बेहतरीन उपयोग किया और अनन्या को समय पर चिकित्सा दिलवाई।En: Raj made excellent use of his medical understanding and ensured Ananya received timely treatment.Hi: अस्पताल के कमरे में आँखें खोलते हुए अनन्या का ध्यान स्वास्थ्य की ओर चला गया।En: Opening her eyes in the hospital room, Ananya turned her attention to her health.Hi: "अनन्या, आपका स्वास्थ्य सबसे पहले है।En: "Ananya, your health comes first.Hi: आपने अपने कर्त्तव्य को निभाया, लेकिन खुद की सेहत भी उतनी ही महत्वपूर्ण है," राज ने समझाया।En: You've fulfilled your duty, but your own health is just as important," Raj explained.Hi: अनन्या ने उसे ध्यान से सुना और मुस्कुराई।En: Ananya listened carefully and smiled.Hi: उसने इलाज के बाद निर्णय लिया कि अब वो स्वास्थ्य जागरूकता और नागरिक कर्तव्यों दोनों पर जोर देगी।En: After her treatment, she decided that she would now focus on both health awareness and civic duties.Hi: उसकी आँखों में नई उम्मीद की चमक थी।En: There was a new sparkle of hope in her eyes.Hi: शिक्षिका अनन्या ने सीखा कि दूसरों के लिए जीना अच्छा है, पर अपनी देखभाल भी एक जिम्मेदारी है।En: Teacher Ananya learned that living for others is good, but taking care of oneself is a responsibility too.Hi: अगले स्वतंत्रता दिवस तक, वो खुद और अपने आसपास के लोगों को इन दोनों बातों की याद दिलाएगी।En: By the next Independence Day, she would remind herself and those around her of these two points.Hi: जीवन में संतुलन की आवश्यकता अब उसे भलीभांति समझ में आ चुकी थी।En: She now understood well the need for balance in life. Vocabulary Words:fragrance: खुशबूcelebration: जश्नtransformed: बनाpolling: मतदानdedicated: समर्पितanxious: घबराहटengrossed: डूबेblur: धुंधलीstaggered: लड़खड़ा गईcolleague: सहकर्मीconcern: चिंताmedical assistance: चिकित्सा सहायताarranged: प्रबंध कियाambulance: एंबुलेंसtimely: समय परtreatment: इलाजbalance: संतुलनresponsibility: जिम्मेदारीconfidence: आत्मविश्वासfulfill: पूरा करनाsparkle: चमकattention: ध्यानawareness: जागरूकताbustling: भीड़-भाड़duty: कर्त्तव्यconversation: बातचीतslight: हल्कीprofession: पेशाvision: दृष्टिsupport: संभाला

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Turning Workplace Heat into a Beach Day Retreat Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-08-14-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Era una giornata di Ferragosto quando l'ufficio sembrava un forno a microonde.En: It was a Ferragosto day when the office felt like a microwave oven.It: Il sole estivo picchiava contro le finestre e l'aria condizionata, di solito ronzante, era silenziosa.En: The summer sun was beating against the windows and the air conditioning, usually buzzing, was silent.It: Luca, il burlone dell'ufficio, sentiva lo sguardo di Giulia mentre scorreva la lista dei suoi progetti.En: Luca, the office joker, felt Giulia's gaze as he scrolled through his project list.It: Cercava sempre di impressionarla.En: He always tried to impress her.It: Quel giorno, con il caldo opprimente, Luca decise che era tempo di azione.En: That day, with the oppressive heat, Luca decided it was time for action.It: “Ho un'idea!En: "I have an idea!"It: ” esclamò Luca, attirando l'attenzione di alcuni colleghi.En: exclaimed Luca, catching the attention of some colleagues.It: Prese il telefono e mandò un messaggio su WhatsApp al gruppo dell'ufficio: "Oggi facciamo un giorno di spiaggia.En: He took his phone and sent a message on WhatsApp to the office group: "Today we're having a beach day."It: "Giulia alzò un sopracciglio.En: Giulia raised an eyebrow.It: "Giorno di spiaggia?En: "Beach day?"It: " chiese, scettica ma incuriosita.En: she asked, skeptical but intrigued.It: Luca le lanciò un occhiolino e scomparve dietro il suo computer.En: Luca gave her a wink and disappeared behind his computer.It: Nel giro di mezz'ora, apparvero piccole palme gonfiabili e stuoie da spiaggia.En: Within half an hour, small inflatable palm trees and beach mats appeared.It: Luca, fiero della sua trovata, indossava una camicia hawaiana dai colori sgargianti.En: Luca, proud of his idea, wore a Hawaiian shirt in bright colors.It: Aveva anche un ventilatore nascosto che faceva muovere l'aria, simulando una brezza marina.En: He also had a hidden fan that moved the air, simulating a sea breeze.It: I colleghi iniziarono a ridere.En: The colleagues started to laugh.It: L'atmosfera si era trasformata.En: The atmosphere had transformed.It: Era come essere su una spiaggia di Rimini, ma senza la sabbia.En: It was like being on a beach in Rimini, but without the sand.It: Luca distribuì ombrellini di carta che aveva infilato in bicchieri di plastica pieni di succo.En: Luca distributed paper umbrellas which he had stuck into plastic cups full of juice.It: Giulia, resasi conto dei sorrisi dei colleghi, finalmente permise un sorriso anche lei.En: Giulia, realizing her colleagues' smiles, finally allowed herself a smile too.It: "Luca, non posso crederci," disse tra un risata e l'altra.En: "Luca, I can't believe it," she said between laughs.It: Era l'occasione per rompere la routine e abbassare la pressione.En: It was an opportunity to break the routine and relieve stress.It: Mentre il giorno volgeva al termine, l'ufficio era pieno di risate e buon umore.En: As the day drew to a close, the office was filled with laughter and good humor.It: Giulia, che di solito era concentrata e professionale, si lasciò andare al divertimento.En: Giulia, who was usually focused and professional, let herself enjoy the fun.It: Quando Giulia e Luca stavano lasciando l'ufficio, lei gli disse: "Grazie.En: When Giulia and Luca were leaving the office, she said to him, "Thank you.It: Oggi hai reso la giornata davvero speciale.En: Today you made the day truly special."It: "Luca, che aveva sempre cercato di impressionarla, sentì di aver vinto una piccola battaglia personale.En: Luca, who had always tried to impress her, felt he had won a small personal victory.It: Non solo aveva migliorato l'umore dell'ufficio, ma aveva anche guadagnato una connessione più forte con Giulia.En: Not only had he improved the office's mood, but he had also forged a stronger connection with Giulia.It: La giornata era finita, e il calore era ancora lì, ma una nuova freschezza riecheggiava nelle loro risate, promettendo altri giorni allegri da trascorrere insieme.En: The day was over, and the heat was still there, but a new freshness echoed in their laughter, promising more joyful days to spend together. Vocabulary Words:the gaze: lo sguardothe joker: il burlonethe window: la finestrato impress: impressionareoppressive: opprimentethe idea: l'ideathe colleague: il collegathe eyebrow: il sopracciglioskeptical: scetticointrigued: incuriositoto disappear: scomparireinflatable: gonfiabilethe palm tree: la palmathe mat: la stuoiaproud: fierohidden: nascostoto simulate: simularethe sea breeze: la brezza marinato distribute: distribuirethe umbrella: l'ombrellinothe glass: il bicchiereto laugh: ridereto allow oneself: permettersito break the routine: rompere la routineto relieve stress: abbassare la pressioneto draw to a close: volgere al terminegood humor: buon umorethe victory: la vittoriato forge a connection: guadagnare una connessioneto echo: riecheggiare

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Unmasking Chaos: A Tale of Rain, Trust, and Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-08-14-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: मुंबई की गगनचुंबी इमारतें बारिश के पानी से धुल रही थीं।En: The skyscrapers of Mumbai were being washed by the rainwater.Hi: मॉनसून के इस मौसम में, ज़्यादातर कर्मचारी ऑफिस में छाते और रेनकोट के साथ आते थे।En: In this monsoon season, most of the employees brought umbrellas and raincoats to the office.Hi: राजेश की आँखों में चिंता थी।En: Worry was evident in Rajesh's eyes.Hi: ऑफिस के हर कोने में वह देख रहा था कि वॉइस मेल के नोटिफिकेशन लाल बत्ती के साथ चमक रहे थे।En: In every corner of the office, he saw that the voicemail notifications were blinking with a red light.Hi: बताया जा रहा था कि कंपनी के वित्तीय रिकॉर्ड्स कहीं गायब हो गए थे।En: It was being reported that the company's financial records had gone missing.Hi: आज रक्षाबंधन था, पर त्यौहार की खुशियाँ ऑफिस के तनाव में कहीं गुम हो गई थीं।En: Today was Raksha Bandhan, but the festival's joys had been lost somewhere amid the office tension.Hi: राजेश, जो प्रमोशन की उम्मीद लगाकर बैठा था, इस संकट के सिरे तक पहुँचने की कोशिश कर रहा था।En: Rajesh, who had been hoping for a promotion, was trying to get to the bottom of this crisis.Hi: दूसरी ओर, पूजा, जो कंपनी की कड़ी लेखा परीक्षक थी, तथ्यों की तह तक जाने के लिए दृढ़ थी।En: On the other hand, Pooja, who was the company's meticulous auditor, was determined to uncover the facts.Hi: उसकी धारदार नज़र और तार्किक सोच हमेशा से सबको चौंकाती आई थी।En: Her keen eyes and logical thinking had always surprised everyone.Hi: "हमें साथ मिलकर काम करना होगा," राजेश ने आखिरकार पूजा को कहा।En: "We need to work together," Rajesh finally said to Pooja.Hi: वह जानता था कि बिना पूजा की मदद के सच्चाई का पता लगाना मुश्किल होगा।En: He knew that without Pooja's help, it would be difficult to uncover the truth.Hi: पूजा ने संकोच के साथ सहमति जताई।En: Pooja hesitantly agreed.Hi: उसने पूरी कोशिश की कि डिजिटल सबूतों का पता लगाए।En: She made every effort to trace the digital evidence.Hi: बारिश की वजह से बिजली की आँख-मिचौली बनी हुई थी।En: Due to the rain, the power was playing hide and seek.Hi: अचानक एक और ब्लैकआउट हुआ और ऑफिस की सारी बत्तियाँ बुझ गईं।En: Suddenly, another blackout occurred, and all the lights in the office went out.Hi: "यही मौका है," पूजा ने कहा।En: "This is the opportunity," Pooja said.Hi: वे दोनों ऑफिस के सरवर रूम में घुसे।En: The two of them entered the server room of the office.Hi: टॉर्च की हल्की रोशनी में दोनों ने कागज़ात और फाइलें खंगालनी शुरू कीं।En: In the dim light of their torches, they began sifting through papers and files.Hi: कुछ ही देर में, उन्होंने एक अजीब सी फाइल ढूंढ निकाली।En: In no time, they discovered a strange file.Hi: इसे देखकर पूजा की आँखों में चमक आ गई।En: Seeing it, a sparkle came to Pooja's eyes.Hi: "यह रहा सबूत," उसने कहा।En: "Here's the evidence," she said.Hi: सच सामने आ गया था कि एक दूसरे ब्रांच का कर्मचारी इस गड़बड़ी के पीछे था।En: The truth had come out that an employee from another branch was behind this mischief.Hi: उसने मॉनसून के कारण उत्पन्न हंगामे का फायदा उठाकर वित्तीय रिकॉर्ड्स में छेड़छाड़ कर दी थी।En: He had taken advantage of the chaos caused by the monsoon to tamper with the financial records.Hi: राजेश और पूजा ने अपनी खोज को मोटे होंठों से मैनेजमेंट के सामने रखा।En: Rajesh and Pooja presented their findings to the management with broad grins.Hi: प्रबंधन उनकी टीमवर्क और समर्पण से प्रभावित हुआ।En: Management was impressed by their teamwork and dedication.Hi: असली अपराधी को पकड़ लिया गया, और कंपनी की वित्तीय स्थिति फिर से पटरी पर आ गई।En: The real culprit was caught, and the company's financial situation returned to normal.Hi: इस परिस्थिति ने राजेश को सिखाया कि दूसरों पर भरोसा करना ज़रूरी है, और पूजा को यह विश्वास मिला कि वो कठिन परिस्थितियों में भी शानदार प्रदर्शन कर सकती है।En: This situation taught Rajesh that it's essential to trust others, and it gave Pooja the confidence that she could perform exceptionally well even in tough situations.Hi: अंत में, दोनों को उनके शानदार काम के लिए सराहा गया और राजेश का प्रमोशन भी निश्चित हो गया।En: In the end, both were appreciated for their outstanding work, and Rajesh's promotion was assured.Hi: बाहर बारिश अब भी जारी थी, लेकिन अंदर ऑफिस में एक नई शुरूआत की खुशबू भर गई थी।En: Outside, the rain continued, but inside the office, there was a fragrance of a new beginning.Hi: रक्षाबंधन पर भाई-बहन के रिश्ते की तरह, राजेश और पूजा की दोस्ती भी एक नए माने में पनप चुकी थी।En: Like the sibling relationship on Raksha Bandhan, the friendship between Rajesh and Pooja had blossomed in a new way. Vocabulary Words:skyscrapers: गगनचुंबी इमारतेंevident: स्पष्टvoicemail: वॉइस मेलnotifications: नोटिफिकेशनfinancial: वित्तीयrecords: रिकॉर्ड्सcrisis: संकटmeticulous: कड़ीauditor: लेखा परीक्षकdetermined: दृढ़uncover: खोजlogical: तार्किकblackout: ब्लैकआउटserver: सरवरtorch: टॉर्चsifting: खंगालनीevidence: सबूतtamper: छेड़छाड़presented: प्रस्तुत कियाmanagement: प्रबंधनteamwork: टीमवर्कdedication: समर्पणculprit: अपराधीappreciated: सराहा गयाoutstanding: शानदारpromotion: प्रमोशनfragrance: खुशबूblossomed: पनप चुकीopportunity: मौकाmischief: गड़बड़ी

Fluent Fiction - Korean: New Workplace, New Friendships: Jisoo's Journey of Growth Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-08-14-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 여름 햇살이 회사 창문을 통해 들어오고 있었다.En: The summer sunlight was streaming through the windows of the company.Ko: 분주한 사무실 안에 있는 커피 머신 앞에서 지수가 서 있었다.En: Jisoo was standing in front of the coffee machine in the busy office.Ko: 지수는 오늘 첫 출근 날이었다.En: Today was Jisoo's first day at work.Ko: 그녀는 마케팅 부서에서 맡은 업무를 성공적으로 해내고 싶었다.En: She wanted to successfully carry out her tasks in the marketing department.Ko: 그때, 민호가 다가왔다.En: At that moment, Minho approached.Ko: 그는 IT 부서의 신입 직원이었다.En: He was a new employee in the IT department.Ko: "안녕하세요, 저 민호예요," 민호가 밝게 인사했다.En: "Hello, I'm Minho," said Minho brightly.Ko: 지수는 미소 지으며 인사를 받았다.En: Jisoo smiled and greeted him back.Ko: "안녕하세요, 저는 지수예요."En: "Hello, I'm Jisoo."Ko: 두 사람은 커피를 마시며 자연스럽게 대화를 나누기 시작했다.En: The two of them began to chat naturally while drinking their coffee.Ko: 그들은 기술에 대한 흥미에 대해 이야기했다.En: They talked about their interest in technology.Ko: "사실, 저도 컴퓨터 프로그램에 관심이 많아요," 지수가 말했다.En: "Actually, I'm very interested in computer programs as well," said Jisoo.Ko: 민호는 놀란 표정을 지었다.En: Minho looked surprised.Ko: "정말요? 제가 나중에 좋은 책 추천해 드릴게요."En: "Really? I'll recommend a good book to you later."Ko: 이후 지수와 민호는 회사 안에서 종종 이야기하게 되었다.En: After that, Jisoo and Minho often talked within the company.Ko: 지수는 민호와의 대화가 점점 더 편안해지는 것을 느꼈다.En: Jisoo felt that she was becoming more comfortable with their conversations.Ko: 하지만 동시에 자신의 업무에 더 집중해야 한다는 압박감이 그녀를 짓눌렀다.En: However, at the same time, the pressure of having to focus more on her work was weighing on her.Ko: 어느 날, 지수는 민호에게 물었다. "우리 주말에 같이 카페 갈까요? 커피도 마시고 책에 대해 얘기해요."En: One day, Jisoo asked Minho, "Shall we go to a café together this weekend? We can have coffee and talk about books."Ko: 민호는 기쁘게 동의했다.En: Minho agreed happily.Ko: "좋아요! 정말 기대돼요."En: "Sure! I'm really looking forward to it."Ko: 하지만 주말에 두 사람은 작은 오해로 말다툼을 벌였다.En: However, during the weekend, the two got into a small argument due to a misunderstanding.Ko: 지수는 실망감에 빠졌다. 그녀는 이 문제를 해결해야 할지 망설였다.En: Jisoo fell into disappointment, hesitating about whether to resolve the issue.Ko: 그러나 지수는 용기를 내어 민호에게 솔직하게 말했다.En: Nevertheless, Jisoo mustered the courage to speak honestly to Minho.Ko: "민호 씨, 그날은 미안했어요. 오해였어요," 그녀는 진심으로 사과했다.En: "Minho, I'm sorry about that day. It was a misunderstanding," she sincerely apologized.Ko: 민호는 미소 지으며 대답했다. "괜찮아요, 저도 사과할게요. 다시 좋은 친구가 될 수 있길 바라요."En: Minho smiled and replied, "It's okay, I'll apologize too. I hope we can be good friends again."Ko: 결국 그들은 오해를 풀고 다시 좋은 관계를 유지했다.En: In the end, they resolved the misunderstanding and maintained a good relationship.Ko: 그들의 우정은 더 깊어졌고, 지수는 사람들과의 연결 중요성을 깨달았다.En: Their friendship grew deeper, and Jisoo realized the importance of connecting with people.Ko: 그녀는 업무 성과와 인간관계 사이의 균형을 찾았다.En: She found a balance between work performance and personal relationships.Ko: 지수는 조금씩 변화했다.En: Jisoo began to change little by little.Ko: 그녀는 더 많은 사람들과 소통하고 친해지기 시작했다. 민호와의 우정 덕분이었다.En: She started to communicate and become friends with more people, thanks to her friendship with Minho.Ko: 이제 지수는 꿈과 관계를 모두 이룰 수 있을 거라는 믿음이 생겼다.En: Now, Jisoo believed that she could achieve both her dreams and relationships. Vocabulary Words:streaming: 들어오고carrying out: 해내고tasks: 업무approached: 다가왔다brightly: 밝게natural: 자연스럽게technology: 기술interested: 관심이surprised: 놀란recommend: 추천해pressure: 압박감weighing: 짓눌렀다misunderstanding: 오해hesitating: 망설였다mustered: 용기를sincerely: 진심으로apologize: 사과maintained: 유지deeper: 더 깊어졌고realized: 깨달았다balance: 균형communicate: 소통achieve: 이룰disappointment: 실망감resolve: 해결courage: 용기friendship: 우정connections: 연결performance: 성과changed: 변화했다

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: From Oslo to Opportunity: Eirik's Leap of Faith Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-08-12-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Eirik satt i terminalen på Oslo Gardermoen internasjonale lufthavn, omringet av summende stemmer og travle reisende.En: Eirik sat in the terminal at Oslo Gardermoen internasjonale lufthavn, surrounded by buzzing voices and busy travelers.No: Solen skinte gjennom de store glassvinduene og skapte en varm glød over de metalliske stolene.En: The sun shone through the large glass windows, creating a warm glow over the metallic chairs.No: Hans indre liknet en storm av tanker og følelser.En: Inside him, it was like a storm of thoughts and feelings.No: Eirik ventet på flyet til New York.En: Eirik was waiting for the flight to New York.No: Det var en mulighet han ikke kunne la gå fra seg.En: It was an opportunity he couldn't let pass by.No: Han var ung, ambisiøs, og med et nyetablert selskap han drømte om å ta til neste nivå.En: He was young, ambitious, and with a newly established company he dreamed of taking to the next level.No: I dag skulle han møte en potensiell investor som kunne endre alt.En: Today, he was supposed to meet a potential investor who could change everything.No: Men tvilen gnagde i ham.En: But doubt gnawed at him.No: Hadde han gjort nok?En: Had he done enough?No: Var han klar?En: Was he ready?No: Flyet var forsinket.En: The flight was delayed.No: Eirik sukket, men så bestemte han seg for å bruke tiden klokt.En: Eirik sighed, but then he decided to use the time wisely.No: Han tok frem laptopen sin, åpnet presentasjonen og gikk nøye gjennom hver slide.En: He took out his laptop, opened the presentation, and carefully went through each slide.No: Hver detalj måtte være perfekt.En: Every detail had to be perfect.No: Nervøsiteten var en konstant følgesvenn, som en stille hvisking i bakhodet.En: Nervousness was a constant companion, like a quiet whisper in the back of his mind.No: Men han visste også at denne nervøsiteten drev ham fremover.En: But he also knew that this nervousness drove him forward.No: Mens han satt der, vibrerte telefonen.En: As he sat there, his phone vibrated.No: Det var Siv, mentoren hans.En: It was Siv, his mentor.No: "Hei Eirik, jeg så at flyet ditt er forsinket.En: "Hey Eirik, I saw that your flight is delayed.No: Husk, det er viktig å være fleksibel," sa hun beroligende.En: Remember, it's important to be flexible," she said soothingly.No: Han nikket til seg selv før han svarte, "Takk, Siv.En: He nodded to himself before answering, "Thanks, Siv.No: Kan du se over strategien min en siste gang?En: Can you look over my strategy one last time?"No: "De diskuterte detaljer, og samtalen lyste opp håpet i Eirik.En: They discussed details, and the conversation brightened Eirik's hope.No: Men i det øyeblikket kalte ankomsthallen, han fikk en annen telefont.En: But at that moment the arrival hall called, he got another call.No: Kari, en konkurrent.En: Kari, a competitor.No: "Har du hørt?En: "Have you heard?No: Jeg har også en avtale i New York," sa hun med en nesten skjult triumf.En: I also have a meeting in New York," she said with an almost hidden triumph.No: Eirik følte hjertet falle, men han samlet seg raskt.En: Eirik felt his heart sink, but he quickly gathered himself.No: Etterpå, mens han stengte laptopen, la han merke til en mann som satt ved siden av ham.En: Afterward, as he closed the laptop, he noticed a man sitting next to him.No: Mannen hadde fulgt med, kanskje litt for nøye.En: The man had been observing, maybe a bit too keenly.No: "Jeg kan kanskje hjelpe," sa mannen med et vennlig smil.En: "I might be able to help," said the man with a friendly smile.No: Han presenterte seg som Lars, en erfaren forretningskonsulent.En: He introduced himself as Lars, an experienced business consultant.No: Eirik sto ved et veiskille.En: Eirik stood at a crossroads.No: Skulle han stole på denne fremmede?En: Should he trust this stranger?No: Med Kari i bakhodet trengte han nye, sterke ideer.En: With Kari in the back of his mind, he needed new, strong ideas.No: Han tok sjansen.En: He took the chance.No: Samtalen med Lars var inspirerende.En: The conversation with Lars was inspiring.No: Nye perspektiver formet seg, og usikkerheten ble bedre å bære.En: New perspectives took shape, and the uncertainty became easier to bear.No: Når flyet endelig tok av, lot Eirik blikket gli over byen han elsket.En: When the flight finally took off, Eirik let his gaze glide over the city he loved.No: Han var ikke redd lenger.En: He was no longer afraid.No: I New York sto han foran investorene med en nyvunnen ro.En: In New York, he stood before the investors with newly found calm.No: Lars' innspill hadde gjort underverker.En: Lars' input had worked wonders.No: Eiriks pitch var en suksess.En: Eirik's pitch was a success.No: Han gikk ut av rommet med et bredt smil, tryggere på sin egen evne til å navigere gjennom ukjent farvann.En: He walked out of the room with a broad smile, more confident in his own ability to navigate through unfamiliar waters.No: Han hadde lært en viktig lekse: Åpenhet for andres råd kunne være nøkkelen til suksess.En: He had learned an important lesson: Being open to others' advice could be the key to success.No: Eirik hadde seiret over sine indre demoner.En: Eirik had conquered his inner demons.No: Han så frem til den spennende fremtiden som ventet.En: He looked forward to the exciting future that awaited. Vocabulary Words:terminal: terminalenbuzzing: summendesurrounded: omringetglow: glødmetallic: metalliskeopportunity: mulighetambitious: ambisiøsestablished: nyetablertpotential: potensiellinvestor: investordoubt: tvilengnawed: gnagdedelayed: forsinketsighed: sukketpresentation: presentasjonennervousness: nervøsitetencompanion: følgesvennflexible: fleksibelsoothingly: beroligendestrategy: strategienconversation: samtalencompetitor: konkurrenttriumph: triumfconsultant: forretningskonsulentcrossroads: veiskilleperspectives: perspektiveruncertainty: usikkerheteninspiring: inspirerendeglide: gliinput: innspill

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Adventures Off the Beaten Track: A Day in Pompeji Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-08-11-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Solen glödde het över ruinerna av Pompeji.En: The sun glowed hot over the ruins of Pompeji.Sv: Skuggorna från gamla tempel svepte över de stenvägar som en gång myllrade av liv.En: Shadows from old temples swept across the stone paths that once teemed with life.Sv: Idag var det turister i solhattar och solglasögon som fyllde de slitna stigarna.En: Today it was tourists in sun hats and sunglasses who filled the worn paths.Sv: Nils och Lena gick bredvid sina föräldrar.En: Nils and Lena walked beside their parents.Sv: Föräldrarna lyssnade noggrant på guiden, men Nils kunde inte hålla sig still.En: The parents listened attentively to the guide, but Nils could not stay still.Sv: Hans ögon gnistrade av iver varje gång de passerade en ny ruin.En: His eyes sparkled with eagerness every time they passed a new ruin.Sv: "Vi måste se allt!"En: "We have to see everything!"Sv: sa han.En: he said.Sv: "Vi måste hålla oss på stigen," svarade Lena, alltid den försiktiga av de två.En: "We have to stay on the path," replied Lena, always the cautious one of the two.Sv: Hennes ögon dröjde på varje skylt som varnade för förbjudna områden.En: Her eyes lingered on every sign that warned of forbidden areas.Sv: Men inom sig kände Lena också en dragning till äventyret.En: But within herself, Lena also felt a pull towards adventure.Sv: När de kom till en korsning sneglade Nils mot en avspärrad väg.En: When they came to a crossroads, Nils eyed a blocked-off path.Sv: "Tänk om vi bara tittar lite?"En: "What if we just take a quick look?"Sv: viskade han till Lena.En: he whispered to Lena.Sv: "Vi ska inte," insisterade Lena, men när hon vände bort blicken, såg hon Nils smyga iväg.En: "We shouldn't," insisted Lena, but when she looked away, she saw Nils sneaking off.Sv: Ångerfull men beslutsam sprang Lena efter honom.En: Regretful but determined, Lena ran after him.Sv: De följde en smal stig som ledde dem djupt in i ruinerna.En: They followed a narrow path that led them deep into the ruins.Sv: Snart var de omgivna av forntida stenväggar som reste sig högt omkring dem.En: Soon they were surrounded by ancient stone walls rising high around them.Sv: "Nils!En: "Nils!Sv: Vi borde inte vara här," sade Lena och hörde ekot av sin egen röst studsa mot de tysta väggarna.En: We shouldn't be here," said Lena, hearing the echo of her own voice bounce off the quiet walls.Sv: Nils log busigt.En: Nils grinned mischievously.Sv: "Kom igen, det är spännande!"En: "Come on, it's exciting!"Sv: Men spänningen förvandlades snart till förvirring när de insåg att de var vilse.En: But the excitement soon turned into confusion when they realized they were lost.Sv: Varenda hörn såg likadant ut, och solen började sakta sjunka på himlen.En: Every corner looked the same, and the sun began to slowly sink in the sky.Sv: "Jag visste att detta var en dålig idé," mumlade Lena, men hennes blick fångade Nils' ögon.En: "I knew this was a bad idea," muttered Lena, but her gaze caught Nils' eyes.Sv: "Förlåt," sa han tyst, plötsligt medveten om allvaret i situationen.En: "Sorry," he said quietly, suddenly aware of the seriousness of the situation.Sv: De bestämde sig för att försöka hitta tillbaka tillsammans.En: They decided to try to find their way back together.Sv: Lena drog fram en liten karta hon sett på ett informationsbord och tillsammans studerade de den.En: Lena pulled out a small map she had seen on an information board, and together they studied it.Sv: Efter några felaktiga svängar och mycket letande hittade de slutligen tillbaka till de säkra stigar där turisterna fortfarande vandrade.En: After a few wrong turns and much searching, they finally made their way back to the safe paths where the tourists were still wandering.Sv: "Vi lyckades," flämtade Lena och kände hur adrenalinet sakta lämnade hennes kropp.En: "We made it," panted Lena, feeling the adrenaline slowly leave her body.Sv: Nils skrattade, lättad.En: Nils laughed, relieved.Sv: "Nästa gång kanske vi kan stanna på stigen från början."En: "Next time maybe we can stay on the path from the start."Sv: Lena log snett.En: Lena smiled wryly.Sv: "Eller så kan jag leda nästa äventyr."En: "Or maybe I can lead the next adventure."Sv: När de återvände till sina föräldrar hade de inte märkt något alls.En: When they returned to their parents, they hadn't noticed anything at all.Sv: Nils och Lena delade ett hemligt leende.En: Nils and Lena shared a secret smile.Sv: Deras band hade stärkts, och de hade båda lärt sig något nytt om varandra.En: Their bond had strengthened, and they had both learned something new about each other.Sv: En dag i Pompeji hade blivit ett osannolikt äventyr, och de skulle alltid minnas det som dagen då de fann kompromissens värde mitt i historiens skuggor.En: A day in Pompeji had turned into an unlikely adventure, and they would always remember it as the day they discovered the value of compromise amidst the shadows of history. Vocabulary Words:glowed: glödderuins: ruinernashadows: skuggornatemples: tempelteemed: myllradeattentively: noggranteagerness: ivercautious: försiktigacrossroads: korsningblocked-off: avspärradwhispered: viskaderegretful: ångerfulldetermined: beslutsamnarrow: smalruins: ruinernaancient: forntidarising: reste siggrinned: logmischievously: busigtexcitement: spänningenconfusion: förvirringmuttered: mumladecaught: fångaderealized: insågadrenaline: adrenalinetpanted: flämtaderelieved: lättadwryly: snettcompromise: kompromissensbond: band

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Rainbows and Revelations: A Serendipitous Garden Encounter Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-08-10-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De zon scheen helder boven de Keukenhof.En: The sun shone brightly over the Keukenhof.Nl: De zomerbloemen bloeiden overal, en de lucht rook zoet naar tulpen en rozen.En: The summer flowers bloomed everywhere, and the air smelled sweet with tulips and roses.Nl: Bram liep rustig door de tuin.En: Bram walked calmly through the garden.Nl: Hij was bezig met zijn camera.En: He was busy with his camera.Nl: Elke bloem en kleur wilde hij vangen.En: He wanted to capture every flower and color.Nl: Deze plek was zijn paradijs.En: This place was his paradise.Nl: Aan de andere kant van de tuin, op een pad omringd door irissen, liep Femke.En: On the other side of the garden, on a path surrounded by irises, walked Femke.Nl: Ze luisterde aandachtig naar de leraar van het tuinbouwworkshop.En: She listened attentively to the teacher of the horticulture workshop.Nl: Vandaag ging het over zeldzame planten.En: Today it was about rare plants.Nl: Femke was vastbesloten om iets speciaals te ontdekken voor haar onderzoek.En: Femke was determined to discover something special for her research.Nl: Plotseling werd de lucht donkerder.En: Suddenly, the sky darkened.Nl: Grijze wolken verzamelden zich snel, en een frisse bries blies door de tuin.En: Gray clouds gathered quickly, and a fresh breeze blew through the garden.Nl: Bram keek naar boven en voelde de eerste druppels vallen.En: Bram looked up and felt the first drops fall.Nl: Maar in plaats van te vertrekken, besloot hij te blijven.En: But instead of leaving, he decided to stay.Nl: Misschien zou het licht na de regen nog mooier zijn.En: Perhaps the light after the rain would be even more beautiful.Nl: Femke hield haar onderzoeksmaterialen stevig vast.En: Femke held her research materials firmly.Nl: De leraar stelde voor om te schuilen, maar Femke zag kansen in de regen.En: The teacher suggested taking shelter, but Femke saw opportunities in the rain.Nl: Ze wilde de planten observeren tijdens de storm.En: She wanted to observe the plants during the storm.Nl: Wie weet wat ze kon leren?En: Who knows what she might learn?Nl: De regen viel harder, en Bram zocht snel dekking onder een grote boom naast een bloemenperk.En: The rain fell harder, and Bram quickly sought shelter under a large tree next to a flowerbed.Nl: Daar zag hij Femke, die hetzelfde idee had.En: There he saw Femke, who had the same idea.Nl: Hun ogen ontmoetten elkaar, en beide lachten om de onverwachte situatie.En: Their eyes met, and they both laughed at the unexpected situation.Nl: "Misschien ergert het weer anderen, maar het heeft zeker zijn schoonheid," zei Bram, kijkend naar het water dat over de tulpen gleed.En: "Maybe the weather annoys others, but it certainly has its beauty," said Bram, looking at the water gliding over the tulips.Nl: "Ja, het is fascinerend om te zien hoe de planten reageren," antwoordde Femke enthousiast.En: "Yes, it's fascinating to see how the plants react," replied Femke enthusiastically.Nl: "We kunnen samen de effecten van de regen bestuderen."En: "We can study the effects of the rain together."Nl: Toen stopte de regen even vlug als hij begon.En: Then the rain stopped as suddenly as it had begun.Nl: De zon brak opnieuw door de wolken en een prachrige regenboog verscheen boven de tuin.En: The sun burst through the clouds again, and a beautiful rainbow appeared over the garden.Nl: Licht weerkaatste overal.En: Light reflected everywhere.Nl: Een spectaculair tafereel ontvouwde zich voor Bram's lens.En: A spectacular scene unfolded before Bram's lens.Nl: "Dit is het perfecte moment," zei Femke.En: "This is the perfect moment," said Femke.Nl: "Neem je foto!"En: "Take your photo!"Nl: Met Femkes hulp vond Bram de perfecte hoek om het tafereel vast te leggen.En: With Femke's help, Bram found the perfect angle to capture the scene.Nl: De kleuren van de bloemen, het licht dat door de regendruppels brak, alles was perfect.En: The colors of the flowers, the light breaking through the raindrops, everything was perfect.Nl: Ondertussen ontdekte Femke tussen de bloemen een zeldzame soort die ze wilde bestuderen.En: Meanwhile, Femke discovered a rare species among the flowers that she wanted to study.Nl: Bram hielp haar om goede notities en foto's te maken van de plant.En: Bram helped her make good notes and take photos of the plant.Nl: Ze bleven samen werken, Bram met zijn foto's en Femke met haar onderzoek.En: They continued to work together, Bram with his photos and Femke with her research.Nl: Hun samenwerking groeide langzaam in een hechte vriendschap, en daarna in iets meer.En: Their collaboration slowly grew into a close friendship, and then into something more.Nl: Ze leerden allebei iets nieuws.En: They both learned something new.Nl: Bram begreep nu hoe waardevol de samenwerking was en de kracht van de natuur.En: Bram now understood how valuable collaboration was and the power of nature.Nl: Femke ontdekte dat onverwachte ontmoetingen vaak de mooiste ervaringen gaven.En: Femke discovered that unexpected encounters often led to the most beautiful experiences.Nl: Zo eindigde hun dag op de Keukenhof niet alleen met prachtige foto's en ontdekkingen, maar ook met het begin van een prachtige relatie.En: Thus, their day at the Keukenhof ended not only with beautiful photos and discoveries but also with the start of a beautiful relationship. Vocabulary Words:shone: scheenbloomed: bloeidencalmly: rustigcapture: vangenparadise: paradijsattentively: aandachtighorticulture: tuinbouwdetermined: vastbeslotengathered: verzameldenbreeze: briesshelter: schuilenopportunities: kansenfirmly: stevigobserved: observerenstorm: stormsought: zochtflowerbed: bloemenperkannoys: ergertgliding: gleedenthusiastically: enthousiasteffects: effectenburst: brakreflected: weerkaatsteangle: hoekraindrops: regendruppelsspecies: soortcollaboration: samenwerkingencounters: ontmoetingenunfolded: ontvouwdespectacular: spectaculair

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: From Quiet Corners to Creative Partnerships at Café Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-08-10-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: בבוקר חמים של קיץ, השמש חודרת דרך חלונות הקפה פרילנסרס' הום.En: On a warm summer morning, the sun streams through the windows of the Freelancers' Home café.He: המקום מלא חיים ואנשים, מקלדות מתנגנות, ספרים פתוחים, ואדים של קפה צדפים באוויר.En: The place is bustling with life and people, keyboards clattering, books open, and the air is filled with the aroma of coffee.He: אליאורה, מעצבת גרפית פרילנסרית, מחפשת שקט והשראה לשלב הבא של הפרויקט שלה.En: Eliora, a freelance graphic designer, seeks quiet and inspiration for the next phase of her project.He: היא מגיעה לבית הקפה לעיתים קרובות, אך תמיד יושבת בפינה שקטה משקיפה.En: She frequently visits the café but always sits in a quiet, overlooking corner.He: היום, משהו מלחשש לה לשם שינוי.En: Today, something whispers to her to make a change.He: אליאורה מחליטה לשבת ליד שולחן קהילתי.En: Eliora decides to sit at a communal table.He: לידה יושב דוד, כותב פרילנסרי, שמחפש השראה לפרויקט חדש.En: Beside her sits David, a freelance writer, who is seeking inspiration for a new project.He: הוא מתבונן מסביב, מוסח בנופי הקפה, מנסה למלא את עמודו הריק.En: He looks around, distracted by the café's scenery, trying to fill his blank page.He: שמיטת העיניים של אליאורה מניחה ספר על השולחן.En: Eliora's gaze drops as she places a book on the table.He: דוד, סקרן, מחליט לפנות אליה.En: David, curious, decides to speak to her.He: "מה את קוראת?En: "What are you reading?"He: " הוא שואל בחיוך עדין.En: he asks with a gentle smile.He: "ספר על אומנות," עונה אליאורה בקצרה אך מבטו של דוד מעודד אותה להמשיך ולספר על אהבתה לאמנות.En: "A book on art," replies Eliora briefly, but David's look encourages her to continue and to talk about her love for art.He: השיחה מתפתחת, הם מחליפים רעיונות ודעות על יצירה, כתיבה ואמנות.En: The conversation develops; they exchange ideas and opinions about creation, writing, and art.He: אליאורה מוצאת את עצמה פתאום פתוחה וקלילה יותר, כשהיא מדברת עם אדם שמבין אותה.En: Eliora suddenly finds herself more open and light-hearted as she speaks with someone who understands her.He: דוד מצדו, מרגיש פרץ של רעיונות חדשים זורמים אליו מתוך השיחה.En: David, in turn, feels a surge of new ideas flowing from the conversation.He: הקפה מתמלא באנרגיה חדשה של יצירתיות ושיתוף.En: The café fills with a new energy of creativity and sharing.He: "מה דעתך שנפגש כל יום כאן?En: "What do you think about meeting here every day?"He: " מציע דוד.En: suggests David.He: "נוכל לעבוד יחד, להחליף רעיונות ואולי אפילו לעזור זה לזו עם הפרויקטים.En: "We could work together, exchange ideas, and maybe even help each other with our projects."He: ""נשמע מעולה," אומרת אליאורה עם חיוך חדש ורענן.En: "Sounds great," says Eliora with a fresh and invigorating smile.He: הם מחליטים להפוך את המפגשים שלהם לשגרה.En: They decide to make their meetings a routine.He: החל מאותו קיץ, הם הופכים לחברים קרובים ושותפים ליצירה.En: From that summer on, they become close friends and creative partners.He: אליאורה נעשתה פתוחה יותר לעולם והתחברה עם אחרים, בעוד שדוד מצא במפגשים שלהם מקור בלתי נדלה להשראה.En: Eliora becomes more open to the world and connects with others, while David finds their meetings an endless source of inspiration.He: בית הקפה פרילנסרס' הום הופך לסימן הארחה של שינוי וחברות מופלאה.En: The Freelancers' Home café becomes a symbol of welcoming change and wonderful friendship. Vocabulary Words:streams: חודרתbustling: מלא חייםclattering: מתנגנותaroma: אדיםinspiration: השראהfrequently: לעיתים קרובותoverlooking: משקיפהwhispers: מלחששcommunal: קהילתיdistracted: מוסחgaze: שמיטת העינייםcurious: סקרןopinions: דעותcreation: יצירהlight-hearted: קלילהunderstands: מביןsurge: פרץflowing: זורמיםroutine: שגרהinvigorating: רענןclose friends: חברים קרוביםcreative partners: שותפים ליצירהendless: בלתי נדלהsource: מקורwelcoming: הארחהchange: שינויwonderful: מופלאהconnects: מתחברתsymbol: סימןsharing: שיתוףBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Artful Adaptation: Triumph in the Face of Curatorial Crisis Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-08-09-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De zon scheen fel door de hoge ramen van het Rijksmuseum.En: The sun shone brightly through the tall windows of the Rijksmuseum.Nl: Het was een warme zomerdag in Amsterdam.En: It was a warm summer day in Amsterdam.Nl: Sander, de zorgvuldige kunstcurator, bekeek de schilderijen in de grote hal met een kritisch oog.En: Sander, the meticulous art curator, examined the paintings in the great hall with a critical eye.Nl: Naast hem stond Nienke, die net begon in haar rol als junior curator.En: Beside him stood Nienke, who was just starting in her role as a junior curator.Nl: Ze wilde graag indruk maken.En: She was eager to make an impression.Nl: "Sander, waar moeten we dit schilderij ophangen?"En: "Sander, where should we hang this painting?"Nl: vroeg Nienke, terwijl ze een groot schilderij omhoog hield.En: Nienke asked, holding up a large painting.Nl: Sander dacht diep na.En: Sander thought deeply.Nl: Het zou vandaag de afsluiting van hun grote tentoonstelling zijn.En: Today would be the closing of their major exhibition.Nl: Jasper, de beroemde kunstcriticus, zou elk moment aankomen.En: Jasper, the famous art critic, would arrive at any moment.Nl: Sander wilde alles perfect hebben.En: Sander wanted everything to be perfect.Nl: Maar er was een probleem.En: But there was a problem.Nl: Het pronkstuk van de tentoonstelling was vertraagd.En: The centerpiece of the exhibition was delayed.Nl: Het schilderij van de grote meester was nog niet aangekomen.En: The painting by the grand master had not yet arrived.Nl: Sander voelde de druk.En: Sander felt the pressure.Nl: Hij moest snel beslissen.En: He needed to decide quickly.Nl: "Nienke," zei hij, "we hebben dat ene schilderij van de jonge kunstenaar in de collectie, toch?"En: "Nienke," he said, "we do have that one painting by the young artist in the collection, right?"Nl: "Weet je het zeker?"En: "Are you sure?"Nl: Nienke was verrast.En: Nienke was surprised.Nl: "Het is nogal anders."En: "It's quite different."Nl: Sander knikte.En: Sander nodded.Nl: "We hebben geen keus.En: "We have no choice.Nl: Laten we het proberen."En: Let's try it."Nl: Samen werkten ze snel.En: Together they worked quickly.Nl: Ze verplaatsten het schilderij naar het midden van de ruimte.En: They moved the painting to the center of the space.Nl: Juist op dat moment stapte Jasper de zaal binnen.En: Just at that moment, Jasper entered the room.Nl: Hij had een scherpe blik en Sander voelde zijn hart sneller kloppen.En: He had a keen look, and Sander felt his heart beat faster.Nl: Jasper liep langzaam rond.En: Jasper walked around slowly.Nl: Hij stopte bij het nieuwe schilderij.En: He stopped at the new painting.Nl: Sander en Nienke keken gespannen toe.En: Sander and Nienke watched tensely.Nl: "Interessant," zei Jasper uiteindelijk met een glimlach.En: "Interesting," Jasper finally said with a smile.Nl: Sander haalde opgelucht adem.En: Sander breathed a sigh of relief.Nl: "De moderne invalshoek is gedurfd," vervolgde Jasper.En: "The modern approach is bold," Jasper continued.Nl: "Goed gedaan."En: "Well done."Nl: Sander voelde zich trots en opgelucht.En: Sander felt proud and relieved.Nl: Hij had iets nieuws geprobeerd en het was gelukt.En: He had tried something new, and it had worked.Nl: Hij realiseerde zich dat moderne kunst ook bijzondere verhalen kan vertellen.En: He realized that modern art could also tell remarkable stories.Nl: Naast hem glunderde Nienke, blij dat ze met het team iets moois had bereikt.En: Beside him, Nienke beamed, happy that they had achieved something beautiful with the team.Nl: Het was een eind dat anders was dan Sander had verwacht, maar eentje dat zijn liefde voor kunst nog verder uitbreidde.En: It was an ending different from what Sander had expected, but one that further expanded his love for art.Nl: De zon bleef door de ramen schijnen, terwijl Sander zich omdraaide naar Nienke en zei: "Laten we nog meer van deze jonge kunstenaars ontdekken."En: The sun continued to shine through the windows as Sander turned to Nienke and said, "Let's discover more of these young artists."Nl: Samen zouden ze een brug slaan tussen de oude meesters en de nieuwe generaties.En: Together they would build a bridge between the old masters and the new generations. Vocabulary Words:shone: scheenbrightly: felmeticulous: zorgvuldigecurator: kunstcuratorhall: halimpression: indrukexhibition: tentoonstellingcritic: criticuscenterpiece: pronkstukgrand master: grote meesterarrived: aangekomenpressure: drukcollection: collectiemove: verplaatstenheart: hartbreathed: haalde ademrelief: opgeluchtbold: gedurfdrealized: realiseerderemarkable: bijzonderemodern: moderneapproach: invalshoekbeamed: glunderdeachieved: bereiktexpanded: uitbreiddediscover: ontdekkengenerations: generatiesbridge: brugdelayed: vertraagdcritical: kritisch

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Upside Down Masterpiece: A Budapest Gallery Twist Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-08-09-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A nyár forró volt Budapesten.En: The summer was hot in Budapest.Hu: A Magyar Nemzeti Galéria előtt hosszú sor várakozott.En: A long line waited in front of the Magyar Nemzeti Galéria (Hungarian National Gallery).Hu: Ma volt a modern művészeti kiállítás megnyitója.En: Today was the opening of the modern art exhibition.Hu: Áron izgatott volt.En: Áron was excited.Hu: Frissen végzett, és most itt dolgozott gyakornokként.En: He had just graduated and was now working here as an intern.Hu: Nagyon szeretett volna bizonyítani Izabellának, a galéria szigorú felügyelőjének.En: He really wanted to prove himself to Izabella, the gallery's strict supervisor.Hu: A galéria falain híres magyar mesterművek lógtak, de a nap fő attrakciója egy új, modern mű volt.En: On the gallery walls hung famous Hungarian masterpieces, but the main attraction of the day was a new, modern piece.Hu: Áron feladata volt, hogy felállítsa ezt a művet.En: Áron's task was to set up this piece.Hu: "Ez biztosan sikerülni fog!En: "This will surely work out!"Hu: " gondolta magában bizakodva.En: he thought confidently to himself.Hu: Azonban volt egy kis probléma.En: However, there was a small problem.Hu: A művészeti darab nem volt egyértelmű, melyik az alja és melyik a teteje.En: The art piece was unclear about which side was the top and which was the bottom.Hu: Áron tanácstalan volt, de nem akarta zavarni Izabellát, így gyors döntést hozott.En: Áron was puzzled but didn't want to disturb Izabella, so he made a quick decision.Hu: Áron felfüggesztette a művet - véletlenül fejjel lefelé.En: Áron suspended the piece – accidentally upside down.Hu: Büszkén lépett hátra, hogy megnézze az eredményt.En: He stepped back proudly to see the result.Hu: Ekkor lépett mellé Izabella, öltönyében mindig elegáns és higgadt.En: That's when Izabella stepped beside him, always elegant and composed in her suit.Hu: "Áron, mi történt?En: "Áron, what happened?"Hu: " kérdezte feszülten.En: she asked tensely.Hu: Áron ideges lett, de próbált magabiztosan mosolyogni.En: Áron became nervous but tried to smile confidently.Hu: "Ez egy új perspektíva," mondta, "szerintem így különlegesebb.En: "This is a new perspective," he said, "I think it's more special this way."Hu: "Izabella kétkedően nézett, de mégsem szólt semmit.En: Izabella looked doubtful but said nothing.Hu: Éppen ekkor lépett oda Marcell, a látogató, aki inspirációt keresett saját rajzaihoz.En: At that moment, Marcell, a visitor seeking inspiration for his own drawings, approached.Hu: Felcsillant a szeme, ahogy meglátta a művet.En: His eyes lit up when he saw the piece.Hu: "Ez lenyűgöző!En: "This is amazing!"Hu: " kiáltotta.En: he exclaimed.Hu: "Még sosem láttam ilyen alkotást.En: "I've never seen a work like this.Hu: Nagyon újszerű és bátor!En: Very innovative and bold!"Hu: "A galéria többi látogatója érdeklődve figyelte a helyzetet.En: The other visitors in the gallery watched the situation with interest.Hu: Áron elpirult, nem biztos benne, hogy minden terv szerint alakult-e.En: Áron blushed, unsure if everything was going according to plan.Hu: Izabella először felháborodott, de aztán nevetett.En: At first, Izabella was outraged, but then she laughed.Hu: "Ez talán valóban forradalmi," mondta mosolyogva.En: "This might indeed be revolutionary," she said, smiling.Hu: Végül a nap sikeresnek bizonyult.En: In the end, the day turned out to be successful.Hu: Áron megtanulta, hogy néha a hibák új lehetőségeket teremthetnek.En: Áron learned that sometimes mistakes can open up new opportunities.Hu: Izabella értékelte Áron rugalmasságát és hogy képes volt megoldani a problémát váratlan helyzetekben is.En: Izabella appreciated Áron's flexibility and his ability to solve problems in unexpected situations.Hu: A kiállítás egyik érdekessége lett az új perspektívában bemutatatott mű.En: The piece presented from a new perspective became one of the exhibition's highlights.Hu: Aznap este Áron úgy feküdt le aludni, hogy először érezte magát igazán magabiztosnak a galériában.En: That evening Áron went to bed feeling truly confident in the gallery for the first time.Hu: Elmosolyodott, amikor arra gondolt, hogy néha a művészet szépsége a váratlan dolgokban rejlik.En: He smiled as he thought about how sometimes the beauty of art lies in the unexpected. Vocabulary Words:exhibition: kiállításintern: gyakornoksupervisor: felügyelőmasterpieces: mesterművekattraction: attrakcióperspective: perspektívarevolutionary: forradalmisuspended: felfüggesztettecomposed: higgadtnervous: idegesconfidently: magabiztosandoubtful: kétkedőeninspiration: inspirációinnovative: újszerűunexpected: váratlanflexibility: rugalmasságopportunities: lehetőségekappreciated: értékeltehighlight: érdekességbold: bátorsolve: megoldaniunderneath: alattacognitively: gondolkodásbelisuccessfully: sikeresengradually: fokozatosanvisitors: látogatókblushed: elpirultelegant: elegánsgallery: galériadrawings: rajzai

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: A Rising Architect: Braving Storms and Finding Purpose Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-08-08-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De Rotterdam torent hoog boven de stad uit.En: De Rotterdam towers high above the city.Nl: Op deze zomermiddag, als de lucht normaal helder blauw hoort te zijn, trekken nu donkere wolken samen.En: On this summer afternoon, when the sky is normally supposed to be clear blue, dark clouds are now gathering.Nl: De glazen gevel van het gebouw weerspiegelt de naderende storm.En: The glass facade of the building reflects the approaching storm.Nl: Binnen zijn de kantoren van De Rotterdam vol bedrijvigheid.En: Inside, the offices of De Rotterdam are bustling with activity.Nl: Hier werkt Jeroen als architect.En: Jeroen works here as an architect.Nl: Hij zit vaak stil op zijn plek, nadenkend over zijn toekomst.En: He often sits quietly at his place, pondering his future.Nl: Hij verlangt naar erkenning, maar twijfelt of dit de juiste plek voor hem is.En: He longs for recognition but doubts whether this is the right place for him.Nl: Vandaag is anders.En: Today is different.Nl: Het geroezemoes in de gangen stopt abrupt als de lichten uitgaan.En: The hubbub in the corridors stops abruptly as the lights go out.Nl: Een geluidloze stilte valt, gevolgd door het gezoem van noodverlichting die aanspringt.En: A soundless silence falls, followed by the hum of emergency lighting flicking on.Nl: In het halletje staat Marijke met haar gebruikelijke enthousiaste gloed, alhoewel nu lichtjes getemperd door de onvoorziene situatie.En: In the hallway stands Marijke with her usual enthusiastic glow, although now slightly tempered by the unforeseen situation.Nl: "Wat gebeurt er, Jeroen?"En: "What's happening, Jeroen?"Nl: vraagt ze bezorgd.En: she asks worriedly.Nl: Koen, hun ambitieuze baas, stormt de ruimte binnen.En: Koen, their ambitious boss, bursts into the space.Nl: "Blijven kalm iedereen!En: "Stay calm, everyone!Nl: Het is slechts een stroomuitval.En: It's just a power outage.Nl: De technici zijn onderweg."En: The technicians are on their way."Nl: Zijn stem klinkt sterk, maar iets in zijn ogen verraadt onrust.En: His voice sounds strong, but something in his eyes betrays unease.Nl: De wind buiten huilt om de glazen muren heen.En: The wind outside howls around the glass walls.Nl: De storm is heviger dan verwacht.En: The storm is fiercer than expected.Nl: Plots klinkt er een luid gekraak en het gebouw lijkt te trillen.En: Suddenly, a loud creak sounds, and the building seems to tremble.Nl: Mensen beginnen te fluisteren.En: People begin to whisper.Nl: De lift is buiten gebruik en de wind die tegen de ramen beukt, veroorzaakt een gevoel van paniek.En: The elevator is out of service, and the wind battering the windows causes a feeling of panic.Nl: Jeroen voelt het borrelen in zijn maag.En: Jeroen feels his stomach churning.Nl: Hij weet dat dit het moment is waarvoor hij onbewust altijd heeft gewacht.En: He knows that this is the moment he has unconsciously always waited for.Nl: Hij staat op, trekt zijn schouders recht en kijkt om zich heen.En: He stands up, squares his shoulders, and looks around.Nl: "Iedereen, luister.En: "Everyone, listen.Nl: We moeten samenwerken."En: We need to work together."Nl: Marijke knikt hem bemoedigend toe.En: Marijke nods encouragingly at him.Nl: De geruststellende klank in zijn stem trekt de aandacht van de groep.En: The reassuring tone in his voice catches the group's attention.Nl: "We blijven rustig, oké?En: "Let's stay calm, okay?Nl: Laten we ons verzamelen in de hal en door de trap naar beneden gaan.En: Let's gather in the lobby and use the stairs to go downstairs.Nl: Daar zijn we veiliger."En: We'll be safer there."Nl: Koen, niet gewend dat iemand anders de leiding neemt, knikt langzaam instemmend.En: Koen, not used to someone else taking the lead, nods slowly in agreement.Nl: Jeroen geeft instructies.En: Jeroen gives instructions.Nl: Mensen beginnen te bewegen.En: People begin to move.Nl: Hij voelt een nieuwe energie terwijl hij hen aanstuurt.En: He feels a new energy as he directs them.Nl: De trap naar beneden is donker, maar Jeroen gaat voorop, Marijke en Koen dicht achter hem.En: The stairway is dark, but Jeroen leads the way, with Marijke and Koen close behind him.Nl: Stap voor stap daalt de groep voorzichtig af, luisterend naar Jeroens kalme begeleiding.En: Step by step, the group cautiously descends, listening to Jeroen's calm guidance.Nl: Uiteindelijk bereiken ze de begane grond.En: Eventually, they reach the ground floor.Nl: Buiten is de storm geluwd.En: Outside, the storm has subsided.Nl: De lucht klaart op en de gevaarlijke situatie lijkt af te nemen.En: The sky clears, and the dangerous situation seems to be diminishing.Nl: Mensen lachen opgelucht, en Marijke geeft Jeroen een schouderklopje.En: People laugh with relief, and Marijke gives Jeroen a pat on the shoulder.Nl: "Je hebt het geweldig gedaan," zegt ze opgewekt.En: "You did great," she says cheerfully.Nl: Zelfs Koen, altijd zo competitief ingesteld, kijkt hem met respect aan.En: Even Koen, always so competitively minded, looks at him with respect.Nl: Jeroen voelt een warme glans in zijn hart.En: Jeroen feels a warm glow in his heart.Nl: Hij realiseert zich dat zijn capaciteiten verder reiken dan hij dacht.En: He realizes his abilities reach further than he thought.Nl: Zijn collega's respecteren hem, en misschien kan hij toch verandering brengen vanuit zijn huidige rol.En: His colleagues respect him, and perhaps he can make a difference in his current role after all.Nl: Terwijl de zon doorbreekt en de stad weer oplicht onder de zomerse zonnestralen, kijkt Jeroen naar het gebouw dat hij geholpen heeft te evacueren.En: As the sun breaks through and the city brightens under the summer sunbeams, Jeroen looks at the building he helped evacuate.Nl: Zijn toekomst lijkt hier helderder dan hij ooit had vermoed.En: His future here seems brighter than he ever imagined. Vocabulary Words:towers: torentafternoon: zomermiddagnormally: normaalgathering: samenfacade: gevelapproaching: naderendebustling: bedrijvigheidhubbub: geroezemoesabruptly: abruptsoundless: geluidlozeemergency lighting: noodverlichtingenthusiastic: enthousiastetempered: getemperdunforeseen: onvoorzieneambitious: ambitieuzebetrays: verraadthowls: huiltcreek: gekraaktremble: trillenwhisper: fluisterenelevator: liftpanic: paniekchurning: borrelensquares: rechtgather: verzamelendescends: daaltrelief: opgeluchtcheerfully: opgewektrespect: respecterendiminishing: afnemen

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Turtle Triumph: A Summer Day at Budapesti High School Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-08-07-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A budapesti középiskola épülete nyáron is élettel teli.En: The building of the Budapesti high school is full of life even in the summer.Hu: A régi téglaépület falai közt diákok nevetése visszhangzik, a napfény aranyló sugaraival ível át a nagy, napfényes udvaron.En: Within the walls of the old brick building, the laughter of students echoes as golden rays of sunlight arch over the large, sunny courtyard.Hu: Ez az udvar ma különösen izgalmas, hiszen itt rendezik meg a suli nem hivatalos „Teknős Olimpiáját”.En: Today, this courtyard is particularly exciting because it hosts the school's unofficial "Turtle Olympics."Hu: István, egy félénk, de határozott srác, már régóta rajong a teknősökért.En: István, a shy yet determined guy, has been a fan of turtles for a long time.Hu: Kicsi kora óta a hobbija, és most itt a lehetőség, hogy bebizonyítsa: az ő teknőce, akit titokban „Tank”-nak nevezett el, a leggyorsabb.En: It's been his hobby since he was little, and now he has the chance to prove that his turtle, whom he secretly named "Tank," is the fastest.Hu: Klara, István legjobb barátja, mellette van.En: Klara, István's best friend, is by his side.Hu: Mindig tudja, hogy egy jól időzített vicc hogyan színesítse a napot.En: She always knows how to brighten the day with a well-timed joke.Hu: Ma is mosolyogva figyeli, ahogy István Tankot készíti fel a nagy versenyre.En: Today, she's smiling as she watches István prepare Tank for the big race.Hu: Tank azonban egyáltalán nem tűnik lelkesnek.En: Tank, however, doesn't seem enthusiastic at all.Hu: Mozdulatlanul ücsörög a versenyzők között, mintha a napozás jobban érdekelné, mint az Olimpia.En: It sits motionless among the competitors, as if sunbathing interests it more than the Olympics.Hu: Istvánt izgatja a dolog.En: István is eager about the event.Hu: „Tank, mozdulj már!En: "Tank, move already!"Hu: ” biztatja hangosan.En: he encourages loudly.Hu: Klara nevetve fejti ki, hogy a teknős talán kicsit több motivációra van szüksége.En: Klara laughs as she comments that the turtle might need a little more motivation.Hu: István nem adja fel.En: István doesn't give up.Hu: „Megvan!En: "I've got it!"Hu: ” kiált fel hirtelen.En: he suddenly exclaims.Hu: „Saláta!En: "Lettuce!"Hu: ” A teknős kedvenc zöldsége.En: The turtle's favorite vegetable.Hu: Szed egy nagy adag salátát, és szinte suttogva Tank fülébe súgja a tervet.En: He grabs a big bunch of lettuce and almost whispers the plan into Tank's ear.Hu: A verseny elkezdődik.En: The race begins.Hu: Az udvar közepén az izgalom egyre nő.En: In the middle of the courtyard, the excitement builds.Hu: István és Klara lelkesen szurkolnak.En: István and Klara cheer enthusiastically.Hu: Ahogy Tank megérzi a saláta illatát, hirtelen megelevenedik.En: As Tank detects the scent of lettuce, it suddenly springs to life.Hu: A kis állatka lassú tempóját egy váratlan gyorsulás váltja fel, és a diákok ámulva nézik, ahogy egyre közelebb kerül a célhoz.En: The small creature's slow pace is replaced by an unexpected burst of speed, and the students watch in amazement as it gets closer to the finish line.Hu: Az udvar zúg a biztató kiáltásoktól.En: The courtyard buzzes with cheering shouts.Hu: Tank másodikként ér célba, ami minden várakozást felülmúl.En: Tank finishes second, exceeding all expectations.Hu: A diákok őrjöngenek, István büszke nem csak a teknősére, hanem magára is.En: The students go wild, and István is proud not only of his turtle but also of himself.Hu: Élete egyik legviccesebb pillanata, de egyben az egyik legfontosabb is.En: It's one of the funniest moments of his life, but also one of the most important.Hu: István megtanul valami újat: néha a humor a legjobb társ a kihívásokban.En: István learns something new: sometimes humor is the best companion in challenges.Hu: Boldogan fogadja a gratulációkat, és a suli diákjai is elismerik a különleges teljesítményt.En: He happily accepts the congratulations, and the school's students acknowledge the unique achievement.Hu: Klara ugratja őt, mondván, hogy talán még egy igazi Olimpián is indulhatnának.En: Klara teases him, saying they might even compete in a real Olympics.Hu: A mókás ötlet Istvánt csak elnevetteti, miközben büszkén nézi Tankot, a teknősök igazi bajnokát.En: The amusing idea just makes István laugh as he proudly looks at Tank, the true champion of turtles. Vocabulary Words:courtyard: udvarechoes: visszhangzikrays: sugaraishy: félénkdetermined: határozottenthusiastic: lelkesmotionless: mozdulatlansunbathing: napozásencourages: biztatjamotivation: motivációwhispers: suttogexcitement: izgalomcheer: szurkolnakamazed: ámulvaexpectations: várakozástchallenge: kihívásokaccepts: fogadjacongratulations: gratulációkatacknowledge: elismerikunique: különlegesachievement: teljesítménytteases: ugratjacompete: indulhatnánakburst: gyorsulásproudly: büszkénchampion: bajnokátbuilding: épületeamusing: mókáslaughter: nevetése

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Rain-Kissed Inspirations: A Serendipitous Encounter at Lotus Lake Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-08-04-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: लोटस लेक पार्क की सुबह थी।En: It was a morning at Lotus Lake Park.Hi: बारिश ने पूरे पार्क को ताज़गी से भर दिया था।En: The rain had filled the entire park with freshness.Hi: हर ओर हरी घास सजीव हो उठी थी और छोटे-छोटे पानी के झरने लहरीला संगीत बिखेर रहे थे।En: Everywhere the green grass had come alive, and the small water streams were scattering a melodious tune.Hi: कभी-कभार बादल गरज भी रहे थे, मानो संगीत कार्यक्रम शुरू होने की सूचना दे रहे हों।En: Occasionally, the clouds also rumbled, as if announcing the start of a musical performance.Hi: आगामी राखी के उत्सव की तैयारी करते हुए, रेखा ने अपने भाई आरव को पार्क चलने का आग्रह किया था।En: Preparing for the upcoming Rakhi festival, Rekha invited her brother Aarav to walk in the park.Hi: आरव, एक बिंदास और साहसी फोटोग्राफर, अपने कैमरे के साथ हर पल कुछ नया पकड़ने की फिराक में था।En: Aarav, a carefree and bold photographer, was always looking to capture something new with his camera.Hi: हालाँकि, वह अपने काम में इतना खो जाता कि अक्सर आसपास की दुनिया में खो जाने का मौका चूक जाता।En: However, he got so lost in his work that he often missed the chance to get lost in the world around him.Hi: दूसरी ओर, मीरा, एक अंतर्मुखी कलाकार, अपनी चित्रकला के नए विचारों की खोज में थी।En: On the other hand, Meera, an introverted artist, was in search of new ideas for her artwork.Hi: लोटस लेक पार्क उसके लिए प्रेरणा का स्थल था।En: Lotus Lake Park was a place of inspiration for her.Hi: वह अक्सर अपने स्केचबुक के साथ बैठकर झील के किनारे बसा करती थी।En: She often sat by the lakeside with her sketchbook.Hi: आज भी, उसके हाथ में पेंसिल थी और आँखों में किसी नए चित्र की झलक।En: Today too, she had a pencil in her hand and a glimpse of a new painting in her eyes.Hi: रेखा जानती थी कि इस रेचन समय में आरव को सिर्फ तस्वीरें खींचने के अलावा भी कुछ सोचना चाहिए।En: Rekha knew that during this serene time, Aarav needed to think about more than just taking pictures.Hi: वह चाहती थी कि उसका भाई जिंदगी की छोटी-छोटी खुशियों को महसूस करे।En: She wanted her brother to feel the small joys of life.Hi: रेखा ने अपनी योजना बनाई।En: Rekha made her plan.Hi: उसने आरव को स्ट्रीट परफॉर्मेंस के पास ले जाकर मीरा की ओर इशारा कर दिया।En: She led Aarav to a street performance and pointed towards Meera.Hi: "देखो आरव," उसने कहा, "कैसे वह लड़की इतने मेहनत से अपनी कला बना रही है।En: "Look, Aarav," she said, "how that girl is working so diligently on her art.Hi: क्यों न तुम उसके काम को कैमरे में कैद करो?En: Why don't you capture her work with your camera?"Hi: "आरव ने पहली बार ध्यान से मीरा की ओर देखा।En: For the first time, Aarav looked carefully at Meera.Hi: उसकी स्केचबुक में कलाकार का जीवंत चित्र उसकी नजरों में आया।En: The vibrant artwork of the artist in her sketchbook caught his eye.Hi: आरव ने कैमरा नीचे रखा और मीरा के पास जाकर खड़ा हो गया।En: Aarav put down his camera and went over to stand by Meera.Hi: "बहुत सुंदर स्केच है," उसने उत्साह से कहा।En: "That's a very beautiful sketch," he said enthusiastically.Hi: मीरा ने हल्की मुस्कान के साथ उसकी ओर देखा।En: Meera looked back at him with a slight smile.Hi: "तुम भी फोटोग्राफर हो?En: "Are you a photographer too?"Hi: " मीरा ने पूछा।En: Meera asked.Hi: "हाँ, मैं फोटो खींचता हूँ।En: "Yes, I take photos.Hi: लेकिन सिर्फ तस्वीरें नहीं, बल्कि कई बार चीजों के पीछे की कहानियाँ भी पकड़ने की कोशिश करता हूँ," आरव ने जवाब दिया।En: But not just pictures, I also try to capture the stories behind things sometimes," Aarav replied.Hi: फिर दोनों के बीच कला, रचनात्मकता और जीवन के विभिन्न पहलुओं पर गहरी बातचीत शुरू हुई।En: Then a deep conversation about art, creativity, and different aspects of life began between them.Hi: उन्होंने महसूस किया कि उनकी सोच कितनी मिलती-जुलती है।En: They realized how their thoughts were so similar.Hi: बारिश की बूंदों के बीच काँपती झील के किनारे, उन्होंने एक-दूसरे की कल्पना में प्रेरणा खोज ली।En: Amidst the drops of rain beside the trembling lake, they found inspiration in each other's imagination.Hi: विदा लेने के समय, आरव और मीरा ने संपर्क जानकारी का आदान-प्रदान किया।En: When it was time to say goodbye, Aarav and Meera exchanged contact information.Hi: एक-दूसरे की कला में नई प्रेरणा खोजने का वादा किया।En: They promised to find new inspiration in each other's art.Hi: उस दिन के बाद, आरव ने सिर्फ कैमरे में झांकना नहीं सीखा, बल्कि अपने आसपास की दुनिया का मूल्यांकन भी करना शुरू कर दिया।En: After that day, Aarav learned not only to peek through the camera but also to appreciate the world around him.Hi: मीरा ने अपने रंगों में नई चमक पाई और उनकी दोस्ती ने उनके जीवन को नए रंग दे दिए।En: Meera discovered new brightness in her colors, and their friendship added new hues to their lives.Hi: इस बारिश के मौसम में, प्यार की एक अनकही कहानी ने जन्म लिया, जो सिर्फ उनके बीच थी और लोटस लेक पार्क के हरियाली में बसा एक गहरा रहस्य।En: In this rainy season, an unspoken love story was born, which was just between them and a deep secret nestled in the greenery of Lotus Lake Park. Vocabulary Words:melodious: लहरीलाoccasionally: कभी-कभारrumble: गरजcarefree: बिंदासbold: साहसीintroverted: अंतर्मुखीinspiration: प्रेरणाserene: शांतdiligently: मेहनत सेvibrant: जीवंतenthusiastically: उत्साह सेglimpse: झलकconversation: बातचीतcreativity: रचनात्मकताcontact information: संपर्क जानकारीappreciate: मूल्यांकनpeek: झांकनाaspect: पहलूimagination: कल्पनाraindrops: बारिश की बूंदेंtrembling: काँपतीexchange: आदान-प्रदानhues: रंगunspoken: अनकहीnestled: बसाgreenery: हरियालीartwork: कलाcapture: कैदartist: कलाकारsecret: रहस्य

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Together We Clean: Healing and Hope in Sant Climent Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-08-03-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El sol brillava alt en el cel blau, escampant una calor suau pels carrers del barri de Sant Climent.En: The sun shone high in the blue sky, spreading a gentle heat across the streets of the Sant Climent neighborhood.Ca: Un lloc tranquil, amb cases amb flors als balcons i nens jugant a les voreres.En: A peaceful place, with houses adorned with flowers on the balconies and children playing on the sidewalks.Ca: Avui era el Dia de Neteja del Barri, una tradició que havia començat feia anys per mantenir la zona neta i amable per a tothom.En: Today was the Neighborhood Cleaning Day, a tradition that began years ago to keep the area clean and friendly for everyone.Ca: Oriol, un jove amb una mirada serena però una remor constant dins la seva ment, sortia de casa amb una bossa d'escombraries i uns guants.En: Oriol, a young man with a serene look but a constant hum inside his mind, left his house with a trash bag and some gloves.Ca: Li agradava veure el seu barri net i ordenat, però l'idea d'interactuar amb els veïns li feia un nus a l'estómac.En: He liked to see his neighborhood neat and tidy, but the idea of interacting with the neighbors tied his stomach in knots.Ca: Coneixia la Marta, la líder enérgica que sempre vaultava amb un somriure lluminós i paraules motivadores.En: He knew Marta, the energetic leader who always bounced around with a bright smile and motivational words.Ca: A la plaça central, les famílies ja s'havien aglomerat.En: In the central square, families had already gathered.Ca: Les rialles i converses fluïen lliurement entre ells.En: Laughter and conversations flowed freely among them.Ca: Marta ja estava allà, dirigint el grup amb l'entusiasme que la caracteritzava.En: Marta was already there, directing the group with the enthusiasm that characterized her.Ca: Quan va veure Oriol, el va saludar amb la mà.En: When she saw Oriol, she waved at him.Ca: "Oriol!En: "Oriol!Ca: Estic tan contenta que hagis vingut!En: I'm so glad you came!"Ca: "Ell va respondre amb un somriure tímid abans de dirigir-se a una petita zona del parc.En: He responded with a shy smile before heading to a small area of the park.Ca: Va decidir començar amb una vella font circular plena de fulles i branquetes.En: He decided to start with an old circular fountain filled with leaves and twigs.Ca: Oriol pensava que, si se centrava en una tasca petita, podria evitar les grans converses i assimilar-se silenciosament al seu entorn.En: Oriol thought that if he focused on a small task, he could avoid big conversations and blend quietly into his surroundings.Ca: Però mentre treballava, aviat es va adonar que la font estava més malmesa del que semblava.En: But as he worked, he soon realized that the fountain was more damaged than it appeared.Ca: El fang i les herbes enredades dificultaven la feina.En: The mud and tangled weeds made the work difficult.Ca: Encara que va intentar arreglar-ho tot sol, la frustració començava a créixer.En: Although he tried to fix it alone, frustration began to grow.Ca: Va murmurar entre dents mentre intentava desemboçar la sortida d'aigua.En: He murmured under his breath while attempting to clear the water outlet.Ca: Marta, que supervisava el procés a certa distància, va detectar els problemes d'Oriol i s'hi va acostar.En: Marta, who was overseeing the process from a distance, noticed Oriol's troubles and approached him.Ca: "Necessites ajuda, Oriol?En: "Do you need help, Oriol?"Ca: ", va preguntar amb la seva veu serena però decidida.En: she asked in her calm yet determined voice.Ca: Ell va sospirar, i després de vacil·lar un moment, va assentir.En: He sighed, and after hesitating for a moment, nodded.Ca: "Sí, crec que aquest projecte és més gran del que esperava.En: "Yes, I think this project is bigger than I expected."Ca: ""No et preocupis, a vegades necessitem una mà amiga", va dir Marta.En: "Don't worry, sometimes we need a helping hand," said Marta.Ca: "Per què no unim esforços?En: "Why don't we join forces?Ca: Podem demanar que algú més ens ajudi.En: We can ask someone else to help us."Ca: "Oriol es va sentir alleujat de no haver d'afrontar-ho sol i li va fer cas.En: Oriol felt relieved not having to face it alone and agreed.Ca: Marta va cridar a uns quants veïns i junts van netejar la font.En: Marta called a few neighbors over, and together they cleaned the fountain.Ca: En pocs minuts, el grup va aconseguir desbloquejar la sortida d'aigua, i la petita font va tornar a brollar, brillant sota el sol d'estiu.En: In a few minutes, the group managed to unblock the water outlet, and the small fountain began to gush again, sparkling under the summer sun.Ca: A mesura que treballava amb els altres, Oriol va començar a sentir-se més còmode.En: As he worked with others, Oriol began to feel more comfortable.Ca: Les persones li somreien i van començar a parlar sobre aficions comunes i històries del barri.En: People smiled at him and started talking about common hobbies and neighborhood stories.Ca: Les seves preocupacions inicials es van diluir entre les veus amigues i l'ambient acollidor.En: His initial worries faded among friendly voices and the welcoming atmosphere.Ca: Quan la jornada va finalitzar, el barri lluïa net i ordenat.En: When the day ended, the neighborhood looked clean and orderly.Ca: Oriol, una mica cansat, però també ple d'un nou sentiment de confiança, va mirar la font.En: Oriol, a bit tired but also filled with a new sense of confidence, looked at the fountain.Ca: Era un recordatori del que podia aconseguir amb una mica d'ajuda.En: It was a reminder of what could be achieved with a little help.Ca: "Marta, gràcies per tot avui", va dir.En: "Marta, thank you for everything today," he said.Ca: "No ho has de dir", va respondre ella amb un riure.En: "Don't mention it," she replied with a laugh.Ca: "Aquí estem tots junts, Oriol.En: "We're all in this together, Oriol.Ca: Avui has fet un gran treball.En: You did great work today."Ca: "Amb aquestes paraules, Oriol va sentir que el nus a l'estómac es desfava una mica.En: With these words, Oriol felt the knot in his stomach loosen a bit.Ca: Havia après que, a vegades, compartir la càrrega feia la diferència.En: He had learned that sometimes sharing the burden made all the difference.Ca: Potser, després de tot, no estava sol en aquest gran barri anomenat Sant Climent.En: Perhaps, after all, he wasn't alone in this big neighborhood called Sant Climent. Vocabulary Words:the sun: el solthe blue sky: el cel blauthe gentle heat: la calor suauthe neighborhood: el barrithe balconies: els balconsthe sidewalks: les voreresthe trash bag: la bossa d'escombrariesthe gloves: els guantsthe stomach: l'estómacthe central square: la plaça centralthe fountain: la fontthe leaves: les fullesthe twigs: les branquetesthe mud: el fangthe weeds: les herbesthe water outlet: la sortida d'aiguathe troubles: els problemesthe process: el procésthe project: el projectethe helping hand: la mà amigathe neighbors: els veïnsthe group: el grupthe smile: el somriurethe laughter: les riallesthe conversations: les conversesthe hobby: l'aficióthe stories: les històriesthe confidence: la confiançathe burden: la càrregathe knot: el nus

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Healing Rays: A Journey from Shadows to Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-08-01-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De zon scheen helder door de grote ramen van de psychiatrische afdeling, verlichtend de comfortabele stoelen en banken in de gemeenschappelijke ruimte.En: The sun shone brightly through the large windows of the psychiatric ward, illuminating the comfortable chairs and couches in the common room.Nl: Vogels zongen vrolijk buiten, in de groene binnentuin, waar de patiënten vaak hun gedachten verzetten in de middagzon.En: Birds sang cheerfully outside, in the green inner garden, where the patients often distracted their thoughts in the afternoon sun.Nl: Anouk zat stil op een lichtblauwe stoel.En: Anouk sat quietly on a light blue chair.Nl: Haar ogen volgden de patronen van de zonnestralen op de vloer.En: Her eyes followed the patterns of the sunbeams on the floor.Nl: In de zaal zaten ook anderen, waaronder Maarten.En: Others were also in the room, including Maarten.Nl: Met zijn scherpe humor en inzicht boeide hij vaak de groep.En: With his sharp humor and insight, he often captivated the group.Nl: Hij was ook echter iemand die vocht tegen de donkere wolken van depressie.En: However, he was also someone who fought against the dark clouds of depression.Nl: Elise, de zorgzame therapeut, opende de sessie met een vriendelijke glimlach.En: Elise, the caring therapist, opened the session with a friendly smile.Nl: "Vandaag wil ik dat we focussen op het delen van gevoelens," zei ze.En: "Today, I want us to focus on sharing feelings," she said.Nl: Haar stem was kalm en rustgevend.En: Her voice was calm and soothing.Nl: Anouk, meestal teruggetrokken, voelde een vreemde aantrekkingskracht naar Maarten.En: Anouk, usually withdrawn, felt a strange attraction to Maarten.Nl: Hij leek haar te begrijpen zonder woorden.En: He seemed to understand her without words.Nl: Maar het idee om zich open te stellen maakte haar zenuwachtig.En: But the idea of opening up made her nervous.Nl: Ze had in het verleden genoeg pijn geleden en was op haar hoede om zich weer kwetsbaar op te stellen.En: She had suffered enough pain in the past and was wary of making herself vulnerable again.Nl: Tijdens de sessie keek Maarten af en toe richting Anouk.En: During the session, Maarten occasionally glanced at Anouk.Nl: Er was iets in zijn blik dat geruststellend was.En: There was something reassuring in his gaze.Nl: Toen het haar beurt was om te spreken, voelde ze een mix van angst en hoop.En: When it was her turn to speak, she felt a mix of fear and hope.Nl: Toch, ze wist dat het tijd was.En: Yet, she knew it was time.Nl: Met een schokkerige adem vertelde Anouk haar verhaal.En: With a shaky breath, Anouk told her story.Nl: Over de wonden die niet zichtbaar waren, maar diep in haar ziel gesneden.En: About the wounds that were not visible but cut deep into her soul.Nl: De groep luisterde stil, ieder geraakt door haar eerlijkheid.En: The group listened silently, each one touched by her honesty.Nl: Na afloop van haar verhaal, was er een hartelijke stilte.En: After she finished her story, there was a heartfelt silence.Nl: Maarten was de eerste die sprak.En: Maarten was the first to speak.Nl: Hij deelde zijn eigen strijd, zijn worsteling met de duisternis die hem vaak overmande.En: He shared his own struggle, his battle with the darkness that often overwhelmed him.Nl: Hij vertelde hoe moeilijk het was om iedere dag opnieuw te kiezen voor hoop.En: He talked about how hard it was to choose hope every day.Nl: Zijn woorden vonden hun weg naar Anouks hart.En: His words found their way to Anouk's heart.Nl: Er was begrip en erkenning tussen hen.En: There was understanding and recognition between them.Nl: Een stille belofte om elkaar te steunen.En: A silent promise to support each other.Nl: Na de sessie blijven Anouk en Maarten nog even in de zaal.En: After the session, Anouk and Maarten stayed a little longer in the room.Nl: Maarten glimlachte zacht.En: Maarten smiled softly.Nl: "Dank je voor je verhaal.En: "Thank you for your story.Nl: Het helpt meer dan je beseft," zei hij.En: It helps more than you realize," he said.Nl: Anouk knikte, de zware last die ze droeg leek lichter.En: Anouk nodded, the heavy burden she carried seemed lighter.Nl: "Misschien kunnen we elkaar helpen," stelde ze voor.En: "Maybe we can help each other," she suggested.Nl: "Buiten de therapie.En: "Outside of therapy.Nl: Gewoon...En: Just...Nl: vrienden."En: friends."Nl: Maarten stemde in.En: Maarten agreed.Nl: De zomerzon scheen warm op hun gezichten door de grote ramen.En: The summer sun shone warmly on their faces through the large windows.Nl: Een nieuwe start, een kans om te helen, niet alleen, maar samen.En: A new beginning, a chance to heal, not alone, but together.Nl: Ze wisten beiden dat de weg lang was, maar niet meer zo eenzaam.En: They both knew the road was long, but no longer so lonely.Nl: Daar, in de zonnige ruimte van de psychiatrische afdeling, begon een vriendschap die hen beide zou helpen groeien en genezen.En: There, in the sunny space of the psychiatric ward, began a friendship that would help them both grow and heal.Nl: Anouk voelde een nieuwe openheid in haar hart.En: Anouk felt a new openness in her heart.Nl: Ze wist dat dit het begin was van iets moois, iets wat vrede en acceptatie zou brengen.En: She knew this was the beginning of something beautiful, something that would bring peace and acceptance. Vocabulary Words:psychiatric ward: psychiatrische afdelingilluminating: verlichtendcouches: bankeninner garden: binnentuindistracted: verzettenpatterns: patronendepression: depressietherapist: therapeutwithdrawn: teruggetrokkenattraction: aantrekkingskrachtvulnerable: kwetsbaargaze: blikreassuring: geruststellendshaky: schokkerigewounds: wondenvisible: zichtbaarheartfelt: hartelijkebattle: worstelingoverwhelmed: overmanderecognition: erkenningburden: lastglanced: keekretreat: zich terugtrekkensilence: stiltesession: sessiehope: hoopsupport: steunenopenness: openheidheal: helenpeace: vrede

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: From Shadows to Sparks: A Journey of Healing and Hope Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-08-01-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A nyár különleges időszak volt a pszichiátriai osztályon.En: Summer was a special period at the psychiatric ward.Hu: A nap fényesen sütött be az ablakokon, s az udvaron lévő kert színes virágai még inkább élettel teltek meg.En: The sun shone brightly through the windows, and the colorful flowers in the garden in the courtyard were even more vibrant with life.Hu: Az osztályról jól lehetett látni a várost, amely St. István ünnepére készült.En: From the ward, the city could be seen well, preparing for St. István Day.Hu: Zoltán, az empatikus ápoló, már reggel Judit szobájában kopogtatott.En: Zoltán, the empathetic nurse, knocked on Judit's room door early in the morning.Hu: Judit kerekesszékében ült, és a reggeli napfénybe burkolózott.En: Judit was sitting in her wheelchair, bathed in the morning sunlight.Hu: Félénk mosollyal köszöntötte Zoltánt.En: She greeted Zoltán with a shy smile.Hu: – Jó reggelt, Judit! – üdvözölte Zoltán.En: "Good morning, Judit!" Zoltán greeted her.Hu: – Ma különleges nap van. Szeretnénk, ha velünk tartanál az ünnepi programokra.En: "Today is a special day. We'd like you to join us for the festive programs."Hu: Judit felsóhajtott.En: Judit sighed.Hu: – Zoltán, én nem tudom. Félek a tömegtől, az emberektől. Mi van, ha ott nem érzem jól magam?En: "Zoltán, I don't know. I fear crowds, people. What if I don't feel well there?"Hu: Zoltán mosolygott, megértette a bizonytalanságot.En: Zoltán smiled, understanding the uncertainty.Hu: Érzékelte Judit szorongását.En: He sensed Judit's anxiety.Hu: – Megértem, de gondolj erre tapasztalatként.En: "I understand, but think of it as an experience.Hu: Ott leszek veled, és együtt nézzük meg a tűzijátékot.En: I'll be there with you, and we'll watch the fireworks together."Hu: Ebben a pillanatban Dénes is belépett a szobába.En: At that moment, Dénes also entered the room.Hu: Ő is páciens volt, de mindkettőjüknek segített, bár néha szkeptikus volt.En: He was a patient too, but he helped both of them, though he was sometimes skeptical.Hu: – Judit, a világ kint sokszor kegyetlen, miért akarsz kimenni?En: "Judit, the world outside is often cruel, why do you want to go out?Hu: Itt biztonságban vagy.En: You're safe here."Hu: Zoltán csendben hallgatta, de határozott volt.En: Zoltán listened quietly, but he was determined.Hu: – Dénes, néha a változás szükséges.En: "Dénes, sometimes change is necessary.Hu: Judit, hadd mutassam meg, hogy a világban is van szépség.En: Judit, let me show you that there is beauty in the world too."Hu: Közeledett az ünnep estéje.En: The evening of the celebration approached.Hu: Judit úgy döntött, hogy elmegy velük.En: Judit decided to go with them.Hu: Szíve hevesen vert, mikor kiléptek a biztonságos falak közül.En: Her heart was racing as they stepped outside the safe walls.Hu: A város élt, a zászlók lobogtak, a karneváli zenék messzire szálltak.En: The city was alive, flags were waving, and carnival music drifted far.Hu: A térre érve Judit szorosan fogta Zoltán kezét, de bízott benne.En: Reaching the square, Judit held Zoltán's hand tightly but trusted him.Hu: Dénes kissé távolabb szemlélte őket, de valahol belül ő is remélt.En: Dénes observed them from a little further away, but somewhere inside, he also hoped.Hu: A tömeg kezdett több lenni, Judit szorongása fokozódott.En: As the crowd grew, Judit's anxiety increased.Hu: Zoltán nyugtatóan mondta: – Lélegezz mélyen, mindent rendben van.En: Zoltán soothingly said, "Breathe deeply, everything is fine."Hu: Nyugalmat talált Zoltán szavaiban.En: Judit found calm in Zoltán's words.Hu: Lassan, de biztosan előreléptek, és a tűzijáték elkezdődött.En: Slowly but surely, they moved forward, and the fireworks began.Hu: A gyönyörű színek, a zene, a közös élmény mind-mind új tapasztalatot jelentett Judit számára.En: The beautiful colors, the music, the shared experience, all represented a new experience for Judit.Hu: Megérezte a szabadságot, és korábban nem ismert bátorságot.En: She felt freedom and a courage she had not known before.Hu: Ahogy a tűzijáték véget ért, Judit elégedetten mosolygott Zoltánra.En: As the fireworks ended, Judit smiled contentedly at Zoltán.Hu: – Köszönöm, Zoltán.En: "Thank you, Zoltán.Hu: Most már tudom, erősebb vagyok, mint hittem.En: Now I know I'm stronger than I thought."Hu: Zoltán beleegyezően bólintott, büszke volt Juditra.En: Zoltán nodded in agreement, proud of Judit.Hu: Dénes is elismeréssel tekintett rá, elgondolkozott a változás erején.En: Dénes also looked at her with admiration, contemplating the power of change.Hu: Így sikerült Juditnak legyőznie félelmeit, Zoltán megerősítette szerepét, és Dénes is reményt talált.En: Thus, Judit managed to overcome her fears, Zoltán affirmed his role, and Dénes found hope.Hu: A nyár nem csak a napfény melegét hozta el, hanem a lélek gyógyulását is.En: Summer brought not only the warmth of the sun but also the healing of the soul. Vocabulary Words:psychiatric: pszichiátriaiempathetic: empatikusanxiety: szorongássceptical: szkeptikusvibrant: élénkuncertainty: bizonytalanságadmiration: elismeréscontemplating: elgondolkozotthealing: gyógyulássoothingly: nyugtatóancelebration: ünnepfireworks: tűzijátékcourtyard: udvarsunlight: napfénywheelchair: kerekesszékexperience: tapasztalatcontentedly: elégedettendetermined: határozottmusic: zeneflags: zászlóksafe: biztonságosfreedom: szabadságcourage: bátorságovercome: legyőzrole: szerepgarden: kertpatient: páciensjoy: örömunderstood: megértettedrifted: szálltak

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Transforming Tides: Building Hope in a Psychiatric Facility Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-08-01-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El sol de l'estiu entrava pels finestrals del recinte psiquiàtric, omplint el passadís de llum càlida.En: The summer sun streamed through the large windows of the psychiatric facility, filling the hallway with warm light.Ca: Martí estava una mica nerviós però il·lusionat.En: Martí was a little nervous but excited.Ca: Avui era el gran dia del "mercat" al saló comú.En: Today was the big day for the "market" in the common room.Ca: Feia temps que volia crear una activitat diferent per als pacients, alguna cosa que els fes somriure, encara que només fos per una estona.En: He had long wanted to create a different activity for the patients, something that would make them smile, even if only for a moment.Ca: Martí passava llargues hores planificant com transformar el fred i silenciós espai en un lloc ple de vida i color.En: Martí spent long hours planning how to transform the cold, silent space into a place full of life and color.Ca: Coneixia bé les limitacions del pressupost, així que va decidir reutilitzar materials.En: He was well aware of budget limitations, so he decided to reuse materials.Ca: Les revistes antigues es van convertir en fulletons de promoció, i els pacients van començar a crear productes manuals.En: Old magazines became promotional brochures, and the patients started creating handmade products.Ca: Alguns feien flors de paper, altres pintures senzilles.En: Some made paper flowers, others simple paintings.Ca: Laia estava entusiasmada.En: Laia was enthusiastic.Ca: Ella havia cregut en les històries que Martí i els altres explicaven sobre el mercat.En: She believed in the stories that Martí and the others told about the market.Ca: Creia que seria com viatjar fora d'aquelles quatre parets, veure gent diferent, sentir-se normal per un cop.En: She thought it would be like traveling outside those four walls, seeing different people, feeling normal for once.Ca: Mentrestant, Biel, amb l'experiència i la paciència del seu passat acadèmic, ajudava els altres pacients a entendre el valor de cada creació.En: Meanwhile, Biel, with the experience and patience from his academic past, helped the other patients understand the value of each creation.Ca: Els mostrava com les petites coses podien tenir un gran significat.En: He showed them how little things could have great significance.Ca: Quan el rellotge va marcar les deu del matí, la sala comuna es va omplir de murmuris excitats.En: When the clock struck ten in the morning, the common room filled with excited murmurs.Ca: Tauletes amb rètols de botigues van ocupar el centre, i els pacients van començar a passejar entre elles.En: Tables with store signs took up the center, and the patients started strolling among them.Ca: Biel, amb una graciosa gorra de venedor, guiava pacientment Laia.En: Biel, with a funny vendor's cap, patiently guided Laia.Ca: "Aquesta flor de paper m'encanta," deia Laia amb un somriure sincer.En: "I love this paper flower," Laia said with a sincere smile.Ca: Tot semblava anar bé fins que, de sobte, una discussió entre dos pacients va començar a créixer.En: Everything seemed to be going well until, suddenly, an argument between two patients started to escalate.Ca: Martí va veure com la tensió amenaçava amb desfer tota la feina feta.En: Martí saw how the tension threatened to undo all the work done.Ca: Amb calma, es va acostar cap a ells, parlant amb suavitat i convicció.En: Calmly, he approached them, speaking softly and with conviction.Ca: Els va recordar l'objectiu de la jornada, i mica en mica, la tranquil·litat va tornar.En: He reminded them of the goal of the day, and slowly, peace returned.Ca: Laia va sortir del "mercat" amb la seva petita bossa plena de tresors de paper i un sentiment nou.En: Laia left the "market" with her little bag full of paper treasures and a new feeling.Ca: Se sentia part d'un món amable i sabia que Martí l'havia ajudat a aconseguir-ho.En: She felt part of a kind world and knew that Martí had helped her achieve it.Ca: Al final del dia, Martí sospirà alleujat, sentint com el pes de la seva pròpia incertesa s'havia esvaït.En: At the end of the day, Martí sighed with relief, feeling the weight of his own uncertainty had lifted.Ca: La seva tasca tenia sentit; havia creat un espai de joia i normalitat.En: His work made sense; he had created a space of joy and normalcy.Ca: La il·lusió a Laia i l'orgull compartit per Biel eren el petit triomf que necessitava per continuar endavant.En: The excitement in Laia and the shared pride of Biel were the small triumphs he needed to carry on.Ca: A partir d'aquell moment, Martí es veié amb més confiança per idear noves activitats, conscient que les petites accions poden transformar les vides dels qui l'envoltaven.En: From that moment, Martí found himself more confident in devising new activities, aware that small actions could transform the lives of those around him.Ca: Laia, amb un somriure desconegut fins aleshores, sabia que havia trobat un racó de pertinença dins de les parets del centre.En: Laia, with a smile previously unknown, knew she had found a corner of belonging within the walls of the center.Ca: I per a Biel, el dia havia estat una reafirmació del seu valor com a guia i mentor, connectant amb qui una vegada havia estat ell: el mestre atent.En: And for Biel, the day had been a reaffirmation of his worth as a guide and mentor, connecting with who he once was: the attentive teacher. Vocabulary Words:the psychiatric facility: el recinte psiquiàtricthe hallway: el passadísnervous: nerviósthe common room: la sala comunathe budget limitations: les limitacions del pressupostthe promotional brochures: els fulletons de promocióenthusiastic: entusiasmadathe experience: l'experiènciathe patience: la paciènciathe academic past: el passat acadèmicthe value: el valorstruck: va marcarthe murmurs: els murmuristhe store signs: els rètols de botigueswith conviction: amb conviccióthe goal: l'objectiuthe peace: la tranquil·litatthe little bag: la petita bossathe paper treasures: els tresors de paperthe uncertainty: la incertesaa space of joy: un espai de joiathe shared pride: l'orgull compartitto devise: idearto transform: transformarto stroll: passejarto escalate: créixerto approach: acostar-sewith relief: alleujata sense of belonging: un sentiment de pertinençaa reaffirmation: una reafirmació

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: From Timetables to Triumph: Embracing Spontaneity at Pride Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-07-31-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De zomerse hitte hing over Amsterdam Centraal Station.En: The summer heat hung over Amsterdam Centraal Station.Nl: Mensen liepen gehaast naar perrons, terwijl de geluiden van reizende koffers en omroepberichten de lucht vulden.En: People hurried to platforms while the sounds of rolling suitcases and announcements filled the air.Nl: Het station was een zee van kleuren dankzij de Pride Week.En: The station was a sea of colors thanks to Pride Week.Nl: Overal hingen regenboogvlaggen en waren vrolijke gezichten te zien.En: Everywhere, rainbow flags were hung and cheerful faces were visible.Nl: Bram en Sanne stonden aan de rand van een perron.En: Bram and Sanne stood at the edge of a platform.Nl: Bram keek bezorgd op zijn horloge.En: Bram looked worriedly at his watch.Nl: "We mogen deze trein niet missen, Sanne," zei hij met een frons.En: "We can't miss this train, Sanne," he said with a frown.Nl: Hij was altijd stipt, altijd op schema.En: He was always punctual, always on schedule.Nl: Sanne haalde haar schouders op.En: Sanne shrugged.Nl: "Ach, het is maar een trein.En: "Oh, it's just a train.Nl: We redden het wel."En: We'll make it."Nl: Opeens verscheen het bericht op het scherm: "VERTRAGING EN ANDERE ROUTE".En: Suddenly, the message appeared on the screen: "DELAY AND ALTERNATIVE ROUTE."Nl: Het volgende moment kwam de mededeling dat hun trein was geannuleerd.En: The next moment, the announcement came that their train was canceled.Nl: Bram zuchtte diep.En: Bram sighed deeply.Nl: "Oh nee, de volgende gaat pas over een uur."En: "Oh no, the next one isn't for another hour."Nl: "Waarom maken we ons druk?"En: "Why are we worrying?"Nl: zei Sanne vrolijk.En: said Sanne cheerfully.Nl: "Het is Pride Week!En: "It's Pride Week!Nl: Laten we de parade bekijken."En: Let's watch the parade."Nl: Bram schudde zijn hoofd.En: Bram shook his head.Nl: "Maar, ik heb de familiereünie vanavond," protesteerde hij.En: "But, I have the family reunion tonight," he protested.Nl: Ze liepen verder door het station, ondertussen licht ruziënd over wat te doen.En: They continued through the station, arguing lightly about what to do.Nl: Bram wilde naar een informatiebalie, Sanne wilde de stad verkennen.En: Bram wanted to go to an information desk, Sanne wanted to explore the city.Nl: Net toen hun meningsverschil gevaarlijk begon op te lopen, hoorden ze muziek.En: Just as their disagreement started to become dangerously heated, they heard music.Nl: Een ritme dat hen naar de stationsuitgang trok.En: A rhythm that pulled them towards the station's exit.Nl: Buiten werden ze begroet door de levendige optocht van de Pride Parade.En: Outside, they were greeted by the lively procession of the Pride Parade.Nl: Dansende menigten en regenboogkostuums, vrolijk en zonder zorgen.En: Dancing crowds and rainbow costumes, joyful and carefree.Nl: Sanne glimlachte breed.En: Sanne smiled broadly.Nl: "Zien we wel, Bram.En: "See, Bram.Nl: Dit is bijzonder!"En: This is special!"Nl: Bram keek om zich heen.En: Bram looked around.Nl: De kleurrijke parade bracht iedereen samen, mensen lachten en vierden vrijheid.En: The colorful parade brought everyone together; people laughed and celebrated freedom.Nl: Langzaam ontwaakte er iets in Bram.En: Slowly, something awakened in Bram.Nl: Een warmte, niet van de zon, maar van binnenuit.En: A warmth, not from the sun, but from within.Nl: Hij keek naar Sanne.En: He looked at Sanne.Nl: "Je hebt gelijk.En: "You're right.Nl: We zijn hier nu, laten we ervan genieten."En: We're here now, let's enjoy it."Nl: En zo gebeurde het dat Bram, met een onstuimige Sanne aan zijn zijde, zich mengde in de feestelijkheden.En: And so it happened that Bram, with an enthusiastic Sanne by his side, joined in the festivities.Nl: Het strakke schema verdampte in de zomerlucht.En: The strict schedule evaporated into the summer air.Nl: Hij leerde loslaten.En: He learned to let go.Nl: Te leven in het moment.En: To live in the moment.Nl: Toen hun trein uiteindelijk arriveerde, voelde het als een bijkomstigheid.En: When their train eventually arrived, it felt incidental.Nl: De tijd samen, de vreugde in de menigte, dat was waar het om draaide.En: The time together, the joy in the crowd—that's what it was all about.Nl: Familie kon wachten.En: Family could wait.Nl: Vandaag was voor spontaan geluk in de straten van Amsterdam.En: Today was for spontaneous happiness in the streets of Amsterdam.Nl: En met een opgelucht hart stapte Bram mee.En: And with a relieved heart, Bram joined in.Nl: Nachten als deze, daar leefde hij voor.En: Nights like these, this was what he lived for. Vocabulary Words:heat: hittehastened: gehaastplatforms: perronsannouncement: omroepberichtenfrown: fronspunctual: stiptshrugged: haalde haar schouders opdelay: vertragingalternative route: andere routecanceled: geannuleerdsigh: zuchttereunion: familiereüniearguing: licht ruziëndinformation desk: informatiebalieexplore: verkennendisagreement: meningsverschilrhythm: ritmeprocession: optochtjoyful: vrolijkcarefree: zonder zorgencolorful: kleurrijkefreedom: vrijheidawakened: ontwaaktewarmth: warmteenthusiastic: onstuimigestrict schedule: strakke schemaincidental: bijkomstigheidrelieved: opgeluchtspontaneous: spontaanfestivities: feestelijkheden

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Culinary Creativity: Guillem's Journey in La Boqueria Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-07-30-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El sol de l'estiu brillava amb força sobre Barcelona.En: The summer sun shone brightly over Barcelona.Ca: Les muntanyes de fruites i verdures lluïen amb ganes sota aquest cel clar, mentre el bullici de La Boqueria omplia els sentits de tota mena de sorolls i olors.En: The mounds of fruits and vegetables gleamed eagerly under the clear sky, while the hustle and bustle of La Boqueria filled the senses with all sorts of sounds and smells.Ca: Guillem caminava amb pas decidit entre les parades, seguit de prop per la seva amiga d'infància, Mariona.En: Guillem walked decisively among the stalls, closely followed by his childhood friend, Mariona.Ca: "Això sembla un formiguer!", va dir en Guillem, admirant el moviment constant al seu voltant.En: "This seems like an anthill!" said Guillem, admiring the constant movement around him.Ca: Mariona, amb un somriure marcat, li va respondre: "Sempre t'ha encisat aquest lloc, no?".En: Mariona, with a broad smile, replied, "You've always been enchanted by this place, haven't you?"Ca: Però avui, el jove xef no venia només a gaudir de l'ambient; necessitava ingredients per preparar un sopar especial, un repte imponent davant d'ell per impressionar el seu mentor.En: But today, the young chef wasn't just there to enjoy the atmosphere; he needed ingredients to prepare a special dinner, a formidable challenge ahead to impress his mentor.Ca: Mentre passava per les parades de la secció de peix, va veure com els calamars frescos desapareixien ràpidament.En: As he passed by the stalls in the fish section, he saw how the fresh squid disappeared quickly.Ca: "Ves amb compte!", va dir Mariona mentre intentava que els cotxets i les bosses de compra no el fessin sortir del seu camí.En: "Watch out!" said Mariona as she tried to prevent the strollers and shopping bags from pushing him off his path.Ca: En Guillem va frenar uns instants, revisant la seva llista mentalment.En: Guillem paused for a moment, mentally reviewing his list.Ca: Els calamars eren crucials per a l'entrant.En: The squid were crucial for the appetizer.Ca: Van arribar davant una parada plena de mariscos, on va preguntar a la venedora: "Tens calamars frescos?".En: They arrived in front of a stall brimming with seafood, where he asked the vendor, "Do you have fresh squid?"Ca: L'àvia li va fer un gest amb el cap, una mirada de comprensió però de tristesa.En: The elderly lady nodded, a look of understanding but also sadness.Ca: "Avui han volat, jove".En: "Today, they've flown off, young man."Ca: En Guillem va remugar una mica, però no es va desanimar.En: Guillem grumbled a bit but wasn't discouraged.Ca: A la secció de fruites, els préssecs i les maduixes brillaven amb un color vibrant, prometent dolçor en cada mos.En: In the fruit section, the peaches and strawberries shone with vibrant color, promising sweetness in every bite.Ca: "Què et sembla un gir al plat?", va suggerir Mariona mentre tastava una maduixa.En: "What do you think about a twist on the dish?" suggested Mariona while tasting a strawberry.Ca: En Guillem, encara indecís, va assaborir-ne una.En: Guillem, still indecisive, savored one.Ca: El gust fresc li va donar una nova idea.En: The fresh taste sparked a new idea.Ca: "A veure, podem canviar el plat.En: "Let's see, we can change the dish.Ca: Potser unes broquetes de mar amb salsa de fruites?", va pensar en veu alta.En: Maybe some seafood skewers with fruit sauce?" he mused aloud.Ca: Mariona va somriure, veient com la idea prenia forma.En: Mariona smiled, seeing how the idea took shape.Ca: El seu amic no només era talentós, sinó també inventiu.En: Her friend was not only talented but also inventive.Ca: Amb la nova idea al cap, van seguir explorant les parades, trobant verdures i herbes aromàtiques que completarien aquell sopar.En: With the new idea in mind, they continued exploring the stalls, finding vegetables and aromatic herbs that would complete that dinner.Ca: Després van topar amb un venedor de gambes que els va oferir un bon preu, i no van dubtar en omplir un cistell.En: Then they stumbled upon a shrimp vendor who offered them a good price, and they didn't hesitate to fill a basket.Ca: En el temps que van trigar a tornar a casa, en Guillem havia transformat l'estrès inicial en una inspiració renovada.En: By the time they returned home, Guillem had transformed the initial stress into renewed inspiration.Ca: Aquella nit, la cuina era un bull escumós d'activitat, aromes que s'escampaven per tot el pis.En: That night, the kitchen was a lively hub of activity, aromas wafting throughout the apartment.Ca: Quan finalment va servir el plat, la seva creativitat es va mostrar amb tota la seva esplendor.En: When he finally served the dish, his creativity was on full display.Ca: El mentor, impressionat pel sabor i la presentació, va felicitar en Guillem.En: The mentor, impressed by the taste and presentation, congratulated Guillem.Ca: "Has sabut adaptar-te i crear un plat únic", va dir-li amb un copet a l'espatlla.En: "You've learned to adapt and create a unique dish," he told him with a pat on the shoulder.Ca: Mariona, asseguda al costat, va somriure amb orgull, sabent que el seu amic havia après una lliçó important.En: Mariona, sitting beside him, smiled with pride, knowing her friend had learned an important lesson.Ca: En Guillem va sortir al balcó, sota les estrelles brillants d'estiu, content i relaxat.En: Guillem stepped out onto the balcony, under the bright summer stars, content and relaxed.Ca: Al final, amb el soroll de La Boqueria encara ressonant suaument als seus records, va aprendre que la creativitat no té límits i que, a vegades, la solució més saborosa és la que trobem per casualitat.En: In the end, with the sounds of La Boqueria still faintly echoing in his memories, he learned that creativity knows no bounds and that sometimes, the tastiest solution is the one we find by chance. Vocabulary Words:the sun: el solthe mound: la muntanyathe hustle and bustle: el bullicithe anthill: el formiguerenchanted: encisatthe challenge: el repteformidable: imponentdecisively: amb pas deciditthe stall: la paradacrucial: crucialthe appetizer: l'entrantthe vendor: la venedorathe understanding: la comprensióthe sadness: la tristesato grumble: remugarthe twist: el girto savor: assaborirthe skewer: la broquetainventive: inventiuherbs: les herbesaromatic: aromàticto stumble upon: topar ambthe shrimp: la gambathe basket: el cistellrenewed: renovadathe hub: el bull escumósto waft: escamparthe splendor: l'esplendorthe shoulder: l'espatllathe balcony: el balcó

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: A Fruitful Encounter: How a Single Peach Sparked Collaboration Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-07-30-22-34-01-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A Budapest Központi Vásárcsarnok mindig is különleges helynek számított.En: The Budapest Központi Vásárcsarnok, or Central Market Hall in Budapest, has always been considered a special place.Hu: Az illatok kavalkádja, a színes standok, a vásárlók zajos sürgés-forgása mindenkit magával ragadott.En: The blend of aromas, the colorful stalls, and the bustling noise of shoppers captivated everyone.Hu: Ma éppen nyár volt, és a csarnok megtelt a szezonális gyümölcsök varázslatos illatával.En: Today was a summer day, and the market was filled with the magical scent of seasonal fruits.Hu: Zoltán, egy fiatal vállalkozó, határozott léptekkel haladt előre.En: Zoltán, a young entrepreneur, walked forward with determined strides.Hu: Célja az volt, hogy megtalálja azt az egy különleges gyümölcsöt, amely inspirációt adhat új éttermi menüjéhez.En: His goal was to find that one special fruit that could provide inspiration for his new restaurant menu.Hu: Tudta, hogy a friss, hazai termékek adják a legjobb ízt.En: He knew that fresh, local products offer the best flavor.Hu: Szemében tűz égett, amikor meglátta a pulton az utolsó napfényben érlelt őszibarackot.En: His eyes burned with excitement when he spotted the last sun-ripened peach on the counter.Hu: Eközben Anna, aki lelkes food blogger volt, barátjával, Bálinttal sétált a piacon.En: Meanwhile, Anna, an enthusiastic food blogger, was strolling through the market with her friend Bálint.Hu: Mindig kereste az új trendeket és különleges recepteket, amelyek feldobhatják a blogját.En: She was always on the lookout for new trends and unique recipes that could spice up her blog.Hu: Ő is észrevette az őszibarackot, éppen abban a pillanatban, amikor Zoltán érezte, hogy valakinek ugyanazon a gyümölcsön pihen a szeme.En: She also noticed the peach at the same moment Zoltán felt that someone else's eye rested on the same fruit.Hu: Ahogy mindketten egyszerre nyúltak a gyümölcsért, tekintetük találkozott.En: As both reached for the fruit at the same time, their eyes met.Hu: Zoltán introvertált természete miatt kínosan állt meg, de tudta, hogy nem hagyhatja ennyiben.En: Due to his introverted nature, Zoltán awkwardly paused but knew he couldn't just leave it at that.Hu: Egy pillanatnyi tétovázás után, lágy mosollyal fordult Anna felé.En: After a moment of hesitation, he turned to Anna with a gentle smile.Hu: „Szeretnéd megkapni ezt az őszibarackot?” – kérdezte, enyhén zavartan.En: "Would you like to have this peach?" he asked, slightly embarrassed.Hu: Anna meglepődött Zoltán kedvességén.En: Anna was surprised by Zoltán's kindness.Hu: „Igazából, szükségem lenne rá egy új blogbejegyzéshez. De mi lenne, ha... összedolgoznánk? Kitalálhatnánk valami különlegeset.”En: "Actually, I need it for a new blog post. But what if... we worked together? We could come up with something special."Hu: Zoltán arca felderült.En: Zoltán's face brightened.Hu: Ez az ajánlat lehetőséget nyújtott arra, hogy ne csak a menüjét gazdagítsa, de új kapcsolatokat építsen.En: This offer provided an opportunity not only to enrich his menu but also to build new connections.Hu: „Rendben van. Miért ne készítenénk közösen egy fogást?”En: "Alright. Why don't we create a dish together?"Hu: Bálint mosolyogva bólogatott, örült, hogy Anna új barátokra lel.En: Bálint nodded with a smile, pleased that Anna was making new friends.Hu: A nap tovább forrósodott, és a piac zaja fokozódni látszott.En: The day grew hotter, and the noise of the market seemed to increase.Hu: Zoltán és Anna a konyhában a legfrissebb hozzávalókkal dolgozott.En: Zoltán and Anna worked in the kitchen with the freshest ingredients.Hu: A zöldségvágás halk kopogását a serpenyők sercegése követte, ahogy a gyümölcsös étel elkészült.En: The soft knock of chopping vegetables was followed by the sizzling of pans as the fruity dish was completed.Hu: Közös munkájuk gyorsan mély megértést és közös szenvedélyt hozott felszínre.En: Their collaboration quickly brought out a deep understanding and shared passion.Hu: Egy különleges fogást alkottak, amely nemcsak Zoltán menüit, de Anna blogját is gazdagította.En: They created a special dish that enriched not only Zoltán's menus but also Anna's blog.Hu: A közös erőfeszítés eredménye minden várakozást felülmúlt.En: The result of their joint effort exceeded all expectations.Hu: Az étterem zsúfolásig megtelt vendégekkel, akik dicsérték az új fogásokat, Anna blogja pedig számos új követőt szerzett a kreatív ötletek miatt.En: The restaurant was packed with guests who praised the new dishes, and Anna's blog gained numerous new followers thanks to the creative ideas.Hu: Zoltán maga is meglepődött, mennyire inspiráló lehet másokkal együtt dolgozni.En: Zoltán himself was surprised by how inspiring it can be to work with others.Hu: Anna pedig ráébredt, hogy milyen csodálatos hatása van a szenvedélyes emberekkel való közös munkának.En: Anna realized the wonderful impact of collaborating with passionate people.Hu: A történet sikere új barátságokat hozott, és nyarat varázsolt mindkettőjük szívébe.En: The success of the story fostered new friendships and brought summer warmth to both of their hearts. Vocabulary Words:blend: kavalkádjaaromas: illatokcaptivated: magával ragadottentrepreneur: vállalkozólocal: hazaiseasonal: szezonálissun-ripened: napfényben érleltstrolling: sétáltintroverted: introvertálthesitation: tétovázásembarrassed: zavartanenrich: gazdagítsadetermined: határozottunique: különlegesopportunity: lehetőségetinspiration: inspirációtconcluded: elkészültconnections: kapcsolatokatunderstanding: megértéstcollaboration: közös munkafollowers: követőtrends: trendeketpassion: szenvedélybrightened: felderültpacked: zsúfolásig megteltpraised: dicsértékchopping: vágássizzling: sercegéseknock: kopogásátfostered: hozott

Fluent Fiction - French: Navigating Dreams: A Summer of Self-Discovery at Sea Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-07-30-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: À la base navale de la Côte d'Azur, l'été est une saison d'éclat et d'activités trépidantes.En: At the naval base on the Côte d'Azur, summer is a season of brilliance and bustling activities.Fr: Le soleil scintille sur la Méditerranée, et les bateaux dansent doucement au rythme des vagues.En: The sun sparkles on the Mediterranean, and boats gently dance to the rhythm of the waves.Fr: Les oiseaux marins planent au-dessus de l'eau, surveillant les allées et venues des marins et des stagiaires.En: Sea birds glide above the water, watching the comings and goings of sailors and trainees.Fr: Luc et Claire participent à un programme éducatif d'été.En: Luc and Claire are taking part in a summer educational program.Fr: Luc est curieux, mais aussi un peu perdu.En: Luc is curious but also a bit lost.Fr: Sa famille s'attend à ce qu'il suive une route bien tracée, mais cela ne le passionne pas vraiment.En: His family expects him to follow a well-defined path, but it doesn't truly excite him.Fr: Claire, en revanche, est pleine d'énergie et rêve d'aventures autour du monde.En: Claire, on the other hand, is full of energy and dreams of adventures around the world.Fr: Ils se tiennent ensemble près du quai, admirant les grands navires.En: They stand together near the dock, admiring the large ships.Fr: « Luc, as-tu pensé à prendre part à l'exercice supplémentaire cette semaine ?En: "Luc, have you thought about taking part in the extra exercise this week?"Fr: » demande Claire avec enthousiasme.En: Claire asks enthusiastically.Fr: Luc hésite.En: Luc hesitates.Fr: Il ressent la pression des attentes familiales, mais l'idée d'une carrière maritime l'intrigue.En: He feels the pressure of family expectations, but the idea of a maritime career intrigues him.Fr: « Je ne sais pas, Claire.En: "I don't know, Claire.Fr: Je suis… partagé.En: I'm… torn."Fr: » Claire lui sourit d'un air encourageant.En: Claire smiles at him encouragingly.Fr: « Je pense que c'est une bonne chance pour toi de voir si c'est vraiment ce que tu veux.En: "I think it's a good chance for you to see if it's really what you want."Fr: » Le lendemain, Luc décide de surmonter ses doutes et s'inscrit à l'expérience pratique.En: The next day, Luc decides to overcome his doubts and signs up for the practical experience.Fr: Il rejoint Claire et d'autres stagiaires pour une simulation de sauvetage en mer.En: He joins Claire and other trainees for a sea rescue simulation.Fr: L'activité est intense ; les vagues sont imprévisibles et le vent souffle fort.En: The activity is intense; the waves are unpredictable and the wind blows strongly.Fr: Luc doit agir vite, réfléchir clairement.En: Luc must act quickly, think clearly.Fr: À un moment crucial, Luc entend un appel à l'aide.En: At a critical moment, Luc hears a call for help.Fr: Son cœur bat la chamade, mais il se concentre et applique les techniques apprises.En: His heart races, but he focuses and applies the techniques he has learned.Fr: Il réussit à diriger l'équipe vers la réussite du sauvetage.En: He succeeds in directing the team toward a successful rescue.Fr: Après l'exercice, Luc se sent différent.En: After the exercise, Luc feels different.Fr: La pression ne l'a pas paralysé ; elle l'a renforcé.En: The pressure didn't paralyze him; it strengthened him.Fr: En regardant la mer, il comprend que son futur est entre ses mains, pas celui de sa famille.En: Looking at the sea, he understands that his future is in his hands, not those of his family.Fr: « Alors, que penses-tu maintenant ?En: "So, what do you think now?"Fr: » demande Claire, les yeux pétillants.En: Claire asks, her eyes sparkling.Fr: Luc sourit, décidé.En: Luc smiles, determined.Fr: « Ces moments d'aujourd'hui m'ont ouvert les yeux.En: "Today's moments opened my eyes.Fr: Je choisis ce qui me passionne.En: I'm choosing what I'm passionate about."Fr: » Claire rit, ravie pour son ami.En: Claire laughs, delighted for her friend.Fr: Ensemble, ils regardent l'horizon, où le ciel se rejoint avec la mer, symbolisant des possibilités infinies.En: Together, they look at the horizon, where the sky meets the sea, symbolizing infinite possibilities.Fr: Ainsi, l'été passe, laissant Luc avec une nouvelle certitude : il vivra la vie qu'il choisira, explorant des chemins qui mènent à son propre bonheur maritime et au-delà.En: Thus, the summer passes, leaving Luc with a new certainty: he will live the life he chooses, exploring paths leading to his own maritime happiness and beyond. Vocabulary Words:the base: la basebrilliance: l'éclatbustling: trépidantesthe sun: le soleilthe waves: les vaguesto glide: planerthe comings and goings: les allées et venuesa trainee: un stagiairecurious: curieuxa path: une routeto admire: admirerthe dock: le quaienthusiastically: avec enthousiasmeto hesitate: hésiterthe pressure: la pressionintrigued: intriguerto overcome: surmonterthe doubts: les doutesto join: rejoindrea rescue: un sauvetageunpredictable: imprévisiblesto focus: se concentrertechniques: les techniquesto succeed: réussirmoment: un momentfuture: le futurdetermined: décidéthe horizon: l'horizoncertainty: la certitudepossibilities: les possibilités

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Stride Towards Confidence: Jordi's Quest for the Perfect Shoes Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-07-25-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El sol brillava intensament sobre el camp d'entrenament.En: The sun shone brightly over the training field.Ca: Els atletes es movien per tot arreu amb energia i entusiasme.En: The athletes moved everywhere with energy and enthusiasm.Ca: Jordi, un jove corredor amb grans aspiracions, es preparava per una nova sessió d'entrenament.En: Jordi, a young runner with great aspirations, was preparing for a new training session.Ca: Però avui, abans de calçar-se les sabatilles, tenia una altra missió.En: But today, before putting on his sneakers, he had another mission.Ca: Jordi volia trobar les sabates perfectes per millorar la seva velocitat i confiança.En: Jordi wanted to find the perfect shoes to improve his speed and confidence.Ca: Feia setmanes que se sentia insegur, tot i fer hores de rutina al camp.En: He had been feeling insecure for weeks despite putting in hours of routine on the field.Ca: La seva preocupació era trobar el calçat que li donés aquest impuls addicional.En: His concern was finding the footwear that would give him that additional boost.Ca: A més, el seu pressupost era limitat, afegint pressió a l'elecció.En: Moreover, his budget was limited, adding pressure to his choice.Ca: Amb aquests pensaments, Jordi es va dirigir cap a la botiga d'esports del camp.En: With these thoughts, Jordi headed to the sporting goods store on the field.Ca: Els raigs de sol convertien la botiga en un lloc càlid i acollidor, ple d'equipaments esportius que mostraven en mostradors lluminosos.En: The sun's rays turned the store into a warm and welcoming place, full of sports equipment displayed on bright counters.Ca: Els clients, entre ells Marc, un amic de Jordi, rondaven entre les prestatgeries mirant noves samarretes i accessoris.En: Customers, among them Marc, a friend of Jordi, wandered among the shelves looking at new T-shirts and accessories.Ca: Jordi, però, tenia una prioritat.En: Jordi, however, had a priority.Ca: Es va apropar a Anna, la seva entrenadora experimentada.En: He approached Anna, his experienced coach.Ca: "Anna, necessito la teva ajuda", va dir amb preocupació.En: "Anna, I need your help," he said with concern.Ca: "Hi ha tantes opcions.En: "There are so many options...Ca: No sé quines triar.En: I don't know which ones to choose."Ca: "Anna va somriure amb comprensió.En: Anna smiled with understanding.Ca: "No et preocupis, Jordi.En: "Don't worry, Jordi.Ca: Mira, t'ajudaré a trobar les sabates adequades", li va dir mentre el conduïa cap a la secció de calçat.En: Look, I'll help you find the right shoes," she told him while leading him to the footwear section.Ca: Allà, entre sabatilles de colors brillants, Anna va indicar-li algunes opcions.En: There, among brightly colored sneakers, Anna pointed out some options.Ca: "Prova aquestes", va suggerir, assenyalant unes sabates que semblaven resistents però lleugeres.En: "Try these," she suggested, pointing to shoes that seemed sturdy yet lightweight.Ca: Després de provar un parell rere l'altre, Jordi finalment es va calçar unes sabates que semblaven fetes a mida.En: After trying on one pair after another, Jordi finally laced up a pair of shoes that seemed custom-made.Ca: "Anna, aquestes em semblen perfectes!En: "Anna, these seem perfect!"Ca: " va exclamar amb entusiasme.En: he exclaimed with enthusiasm.Ca: Anna va assentir, "Són de bona qualitat.En: Anna nodded, "They're of good quality.Ca: Amb elles, podràs donar el teu millor a l'entrenament.En: With them, you'll be able to give your best in training.Ca: Confia en tu mateix, Jordi.En: Trust yourself, Jordi."Ca: "Amb les noves sabates bé fixades als peus, Jordi va sentir-se més segur que mai.En: With the new shoes securely on his feet, Jordi felt more confident than ever.Ca: Va sortir de la botiga amb un somriure i les sabatilles que li donaven l'impuls de confiança que buscava.En: He left the store with a smile and the sneakers that gave him the confidence boost he was looking for.Ca: Aquella tarda, al camp d'entrenament, Jordi va començar a córrer.En: That afternoon, on the training field, Jordi started to run.Ca: Els seus passos eren ferms i ràpids, i el soroll de la grava sota les seves sabatilles noves era música per a les seves orelles.En: His steps were firm and fast, and the sound of the gravel under his new sneakers was music to his ears.Ca: Amb cada pas, sentia com l'autoestima creixia.En: With each step, he felt his self-esteem grow.Ca: Jordi sabia que estava preparat per superar qualsevol repte.En: Jordi knew he was ready to overcome any challenge.Ca: Avui havia passat de la incertesa a la determinació.En: Today he had moved from uncertainty to determination.Ca: Estava llest per triomfar.En: He was ready to succeed. Vocabulary Words:the training: l'entrenamentthe enthusiasm: l'entusiasmethe runner: el corredorthe sneakers: les sabatillesthe confidence: la confiançathe routine: la rutinathe footwear: el calçatthe budget: el pressupostsporting goods store: botiga d'esportsthe sun's rays: els raigs de solthe equipment: l'equipamentthe shelves: les prestatgeriesthe T-shirts: les samarretesthe accessories: els accessoristhe coach: l'entrenadorathe footwear section: la secció de calçatthe option: l'opcióthe choice: l'eleccióto try on: provarthe quality: la qualitatlightweight: lleugerthe self-esteem: l'autoestimathe determination: la determinacióto succeed: triomfarsturdy: resistentthe challenge: el reptethe field: el campto improve: millorarthe concern: la preocupacióto overcome: superar

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Love Blossoms Amidst the Roses: A Proposal at Keukenhof Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-07-24-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De zomerzon scheen helder boven de Keukenhof-tuinen.En: The summer sun shone brightly over the Keukenhof-gardens.Nl: Sanne en Joris liepen hand in hand langs de bloemperken, de lucht gevuld met de geur van duizenden bloemen.En: Sanne and Joris walked hand in hand along the flower beds, the air filled with the scent of thousands of flowers.Nl: Sanne voelde zich vrij en gelukkig.En: Sanne felt free and happy.Nl: Ze wilde elk moment van dit romantische weekend koesteren zonder na te denken over wat daarna zou komen.En: She wanted to cherish every moment of this romantic weekend without thinking about what would come next.Nl: Joris keek naar Sanne en glimlachte.En: Joris looked at Sanne and smiled.Nl: Hij had deze reis zorgvuldig gepland.En: He had carefully planned this trip.Nl: Vandaag was de dag dat hij haar wilde vragen om met hem te trouwen.En: Today was the day he wanted to ask her to marry him.Nl: Zijn hart was vol liefde voor haar, maar ook wat zenuwachtig.En: His heart was full of love for her, but he was also a bit nervous.Nl: Hij wist dat Sanne soms aarzelde over de toekomst, en hij wilde dat alles perfect zou zijn.En: He knew that Sanne sometimes hesitated about the future, and he wanted everything to be perfect.Nl: Ze wandelden over het pad omringd door tulpen en hyacinten.En: They strolled along the path surrounded by tulips and hyacinths.Nl: Sanne genoot van de kleurenpracht, niet bewust van Joris's plan.En: Sanne enjoyed the explosion of color, unaware of Joris's plan.Nl: Na een tijdje kwamen ze aan bij de rozentuin, levend met dieprode, roze en witte rozen.En: After a while, they arrived at the rose garden, alive with deep red, pink, and white roses.Nl: Het was een perfecte plek, dacht Joris.En: It was the perfect spot, thought Joris.Nl: Hier zou hij op één knie gaan en zijn liefde verklaren.En: Here he would kneel and declare his love.Nl: Terwijl ze aan de rand van de rozentuin stonden, haalde Joris diep adem.En: As they stood at the edge of the rose garden, Joris took a deep breath.Nl: Hij wilde dat Sanne zijn oprechte intenties begreep.En: He wanted Sanne to understand his sincere intentions.Nl: "Sanne," begon hij zachtjes terwijl hij knielde, "ik hou van je.En: "Sanne," he began softly as he knelt down, "I love you.Nl: Wil je met me trouwen?"En: Will you marry me?"Nl: Sanne keek verbaasd en haar hart begon sneller te kloppen.En: Sanne looked surprised, and her heart began to race.Nl: Dit was een moment dat ze had gevreesd maar ook had verlangd.En: This was a moment she had both feared and longed for.Nl: De schoonheid van de bloemen om hen heen, Joris's liefdevolle ogen, alles voelde op zijn plaats.En: The beauty of the flowers around them, the loving eyes of Joris, everything felt right.Nl: Ze realiseerde zich dat haar angst voor commitment niet opwoog tegen de liefde die ze voor Joris voelde.En: She realized that her fear of commitment did not outweigh the love she felt for Joris.Nl: "Ja," zei ze uiteindelijk, haar stem gevuld met warmte, "ik wil met je trouwen."En: "Yes," she finally said, her voice filled with warmth, "I want to marry you."Nl: Joris stond op, omhelsde haar en ze voelden allebei een sterke band.En: Joris stood up, embraced her, and they both felt a strong connection.Nl: De rozen geurden zoeter, de zon scheen helderder, en de toekomst voelde plotseling vol mogelijkheden.En: The roses smelled sweeter, the sun shone brighter, and the future suddenly felt full of possibilities.Nl: Sanne voelde zich sterk, klaar om de onzekerheden los te laten en hun pad samen te bewandelen.En: Sanne felt strong, ready to let go of uncertainties and walk their path together.Nl: Ze verlieten die dag de Keukenhof als verloofd stel, met vertrouwen in elkaar en een sprankelende liefde die hen leidde naar een mooie toekomst.En: They left that day from the Keukenhof as an engaged couple, with confidence in each other and a sparkling love guiding them toward a beautiful future. Vocabulary Words:cherish: koesterennervous: zenuwachtighesitated: aarzeldeunaware: niet bewustexplosion: kleurenprachtkneel: knielendeclare: verklarensincere: oprechteintentions: intentiescommitment: commitmentembraced: omhelsdecertainty: onzekerhedenguiding: leiddesparkling: sprankelendefelt: voeldefill: vullenconfidence: vertrouwenpath: padrealized: realiseerdefeared: gevreesdlonged: verlangdstood: stondenuncertainties: onzekerhedenpossibilities: mogelijkhedenrace: kloppenplan: planperfect: perfectestrode: wandeldenrose: roosengaged: verloofd

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Racing Storms: A Sailor's Triumph Over Fear and Rivalry Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-07-22-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A Balatonfüredi nyár mindig különleges.En: The Balatonfüredi summer is always special.Hu: A hely tele van turistákkal, akik élvezik a Balaton hűs vízét és a város hangulatát.En: The place is full of tourists who enjoy the cool waters of Balaton and the city's atmosphere.Hu: Az ég kék, de távolban sötét felhők gyülekeznek.En: The sky is blue, but in the distance, dark clouds gather.Hu: Ma van a nagy vitorlásverseny, amit minden évben izgatottan várnak.En: Today is the big sailing race that everyone eagerly awaits each year.Hu: Áron a hajóján áll.En: Áron stands on his boat.Hu: Ő tapasztalt vitorlázó, de szíve mélyén rejtett félelem lapul.En: He is an experienced sailor, but deep in his heart lies a hidden fear.Hu: Egy baleset a múltból.En: An accident from the past.Hu: Félelem az óriási víztől.En: A fear of the vast water.Hu: Ma azonban nyerni akar.En: However, today he wants to win.Hu: Mellette Réka áll, mosolyogva buzdítja.En: Next to him stands Réka, encouraging him with a smile.Hu: "Meg tudod csinálni, Áron!En: "You can do it, Áron!"Hu: " mondja.En: she says.Hu: Áron erőltetett mosolyt küld vissza.En: Áron returns a forced smile.Hu: Nem beszélt a rettegéséről, amit a közelgő vihar most még inkább felszít.En: He hasn't spoken of the terror that the approaching storm now stirs even more.Hu: A kikötő zsong, indul a verseny.En: The harbor is buzzing, the race is starting.Hu: Krisztián, Áron régi vetélytársa, már készen áll.En: Krisztián, Áron's old rival, is already ready.Hu: Mindig versenyeztek egymással.En: They've always competed against each other.Hu: Krisztián eltökélt, hogy ma ő győz.En: Krisztián is determined to win today.Hu: "Ma én nyerek, Áron!En: "Today, I'm going to win, Áron!"Hu: " kiált felé magabiztosan.En: he shouts confidently.Hu: Áron szívében kétség bujkál, de elhatározta, hogy végigcsinálja.En: Doubt lingers in Áron's heart, but he's determined to see it through.Hu: A verseny elkezdődik.En: The race begins.Hu: A szél egyre erősebb, a víz hullámai magasak.En: The wind grows stronger, the water's waves are high.Hu: Áron ügyesen vezeti a hajóját, de a vihar közeledik.En: Áron skillfully guides his boat, but the storm is approaching.Hu: A felhők most már egészen sötétek.En: The clouds are now completely dark.Hu: A szél süvít, áztatott esőt ígér.En: The wind howls, promising soaking rain.Hu: Áron szíve gyorsabban ver.En: Áron's heart beats faster.Hu: Visszatér a régi félelem, de nem engedheti, hogy legyőzze.En: The old fear returns, but he cannot let it defeat him.Hu: Krisztián hajója gyors.En: Krisztián's boat is fast.Hu: Áron megpróbál vele lépést tartani.En: Áron tries to keep pace with him.Hu: A vihar egyre közeledik, az ég zúg, az eső cseppek pattognak a hajó testen.En: The storm draws closer, the sky roars, and raindrops beat against the boat's hull.Hu: Áron a végső döntés előtt áll.En: Áron faces the ultimate decision.Hu: Folytassa?En: Should he continue?Hu: Vagy feladja és szégyenben marad?En: Or should he give up and bear the shame?Hu: Áron mély levegőt vesz.En: Áron takes a deep breath.Hu: Eldönti, hogy tovább küzd.En: He decides to keep fighting.Hu: Összeszedi bátorságát, és koncentrál a célra.En: He gathers his courage and focuses on the goal.Hu: Krisztiánnal fej-fej mellett haladnak.En: He and Krisztián are neck and neck.Hu: A vihar közepén Áron teljes figyelemmel irányít.En: In the midst of the storm, Áron guides with full attention.Hu: Eső, szél, mind próbára teszi erejét.En: Rain and wind test his strength.Hu: A hajrában, közvetlenül a cél előtt, Áron átveszi a vezetést.En: In the final stretch, just before the finish line, Áron takes the lead.Hu: A vihar megpróbálja hátráltatni, de ő ellensúlyozza ügyességgel és akarattal.En: The storm tries to hinder him, but he counters it with skill and willpower.Hu: A célvonal átlépése után hatalmas megkönnyebbülés önti el.En: After crossing the finish line, a great relief washes over him.Hu: Áron győzött!En: Áron has won!Hu: A parton Réka várja, boldogan üdvözli.En: Onshore, Réka awaits him, greeting him happily.Hu: Krisztián elismerően bólint.En: Krisztián nods in acknowledgment.Hu: Áron megtalálja belső erejét és a vizek erejét is tiszteli most már.En: Áron finds his inner strength and now respects the power of the waters.Hu: Tudja, hogy a természetet nem legyőzni kell, hanem együttműködni vele.En: He knows that nature should not be conquered but collaborated with.Hu: A tavon a vihar elcsitul, és az ég ismét kék lesz.En: The storm calms on the lake, and the sky turns blue again.Hu: Áron új emberként lép ki a hajóból, szívében béke és elismerés.En: Áron steps out of the boat as a new man, with peace and appreciation in his heart.Hu: Balatonfüred újra a nyári napok derűjével telik meg.En: Balatonfüred fills once more with the cheerfulness of summer days.Hu: Az emberek elmesélik ezt a napot, amikor egy fiatal vitorlázó nemcsak a vihart, hanem saját félelmeit is legyőzte.En: People recount this day when a young sailor not only conquered the storm but also his own fears. Vocabulary Words:special: különlegesgather: gyülekeznekeagerly: izgatottanexperienced: tapasztalthidden: rejtettaccident: balesetfear: félelematmosphere: hangulatátencouraging: buzdítjaforced: erőltetettterror: rettegésérőlapproaching: közelgőbuzzing: zsongdetermined: eltökéltconfidently: magabiztosandoubt: kétséglinger: bujkálhowls: süvíthinder: hátráltatniskill: ügyességgelcounter: ellensúlyozzawillpower: akarattalacknowledgment: elismerőenrelief: megkönnyebbüléscollaborated: együttműködnicheerfulness: derűjévelovercome: legyőztevast: óriásineck and neck: fej-fej melletttest: próbára teszi