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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 - 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 - 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 - Korean: The Gift of Art: A Serene Search for Meaning Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-08-09-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 서울의 예술 박물관은 여름 햇살 아래 반짝이고 있었다.En: The Seoul Art Museum shimmered under the summer sunlight.Ko: 지수와 민석은 박물관 입구에서 만났다.En: Jisoo and Minseok met at the museum entrance.Ko: 지수는 예술을 사랑하는 사람이다.En: Jisoo is someone who loves art.Ko: 그녀는 멘토에게 줄 특별한 선물을 찾고 싶었다.En: She wanted to find a special gift for her mentor.Ko: 민석은 친구와 함께 새로운 것을 발견하는 것을 즐긴다.En: Minseok enjoys discovering new things with friends.Ko: 박물관은 크고 정적이었다.En: The museum was large and serene.Ko: 화려한 전시와 조용한 공간이 있었다.En: There were dazzling exhibitions and quiet spaces.Ko: 그들은 먼저 전시장을 돌아다녔다.En: They first wandered around the exhibition hall.Ko: 각 작품은 독특했다.En: Each artwork was unique.Ko: 지수는 영감을 받으며 미소 지었다.En: Inspired, Jisoo smiled.Ko: "정말 대단해," 그녀가 말했다.En: "It's truly amazing," she said.Ko: 전시를 본 후, 그들은 박물관 상점으로 향했다.En: After viewing the exhibition, they headed to the museum shop.Ko: 상점은 아늑하고 난로 같은 느낌이었다.En: The shop felt cozy, like a hearth.Ko: 그림과 조각품이 가득했다.En: It was filled with paintings and sculptures.Ko: 특별한 무언가를 찾기에 완벽한 곳이었다.En: It was a perfect place to find something special.Ko: 지수는 선반을 지나며 다양한 아이템을 보았다.En: Jisoo browsed through the shelves, looking at various items.Ko: 그녀의 멘토에게 어떤 것이 가장 좋을지 고민했다.En: She pondered what would be best for her mentor.Ko: "이건 예쁘지만 너무 비싸," 그녀는 중얼거렸다.En: "This is pretty but too expensive," she muttered.Ko: 민석은 그녀를 이해하며 말했다, "그래도 예산을 생각해야 해.En: Understanding her, Minseok said, "You still need to consider the budget."Ko: "지수는 몇 가지를 골랐다.En: Jisoo picked out a few items.Ko: 그녀는 작은 조각상을 들어 보았다.En: She held up a small statue.Ko: "이건 예술적 가치가 높아 보여," 그녀가 말했다.En: "This looks artistically valuable," she said.Ko: 민석은 고개를 끄덕였다.En: Minseok nodded.Ko: "예산은 조금 넘지만 가치가 있어 보여.En: "It's a bit over budget, but it seems worth it."Ko: "지수는 결정의 순간에 서 있었다.En: Jisoo stood at the moment of decision.Ko: 아름다운 수제 작품이 그녀를 사로잡았다.En: A beautiful handmade piece captivated her.Ko: 예산은 조금 초과했지만, 의미가 컸다.En: The budget was slightly exceeded, but the meaning was significant.Ko: "이건 그분에게 깊은 감사를 표현할 수 있을 거야," 지수가 말했다.En: "This could express deep gratitude to him," Jisoo said.Ko: 결국 지수는 작품을 사기로 결심했다.En: In the end, Jisoo decided to buy the piece.Ko: 그녀는 의미와 메시지를 예산보다 중요하게 여겼다.En: She valued the meaning and message more than the budget.Ko: 민석은 그녀의 결정을 지지했다.En: Minseok supported her decision.Ko: "그분이 분명히 좋아하실 거야," 그가 말했다.En: "He'll definitely like it," he said.Ko: 이제 지수는 자신의 선택에 자신감이 생겼다.En: Now, Jisoo felt confident in her choice.Ko: 그녀는 열정을 현실과 조화시킬 수 있음을 배웠다.En: She learned to harmonize passion with reality.Ko: 민석은 그녀의 관계의 중요성을 이해하며 예술에 대한 새로운 감상을 얻었다.En: Minseok gained a new appreciation for art, understanding the importance of her relationships.Ko: 박물관 밖으로 나오며 여름 바람이 부드럽게 불어왔다.En: As they stepped outside the museum, the summer breeze blew gently.Ko: 그들은 함께 웃으며 말했다.En: They spoke with laughter together.Ko: 오늘의 경험은 두 사람에게 특별했다.En: Today's experience was special for both of them. Vocabulary Words:shimmered: 반짝이고 있었다serene: 정적이었다dazzling: 화려한wandered: 돌아다녔다unique: 독특했다inspired: 영감을 받으며pondered: 고민했다cozy: 아늑하고hearth: 난로 같은budget: 예산artistically: 예술적valuable: 가치가 높아captivated: 사로잡았다handmade: 수제exceeded: 초과했지만significant: 의미가 컸다gratitude: 감사decision: 결정meaning: 의미confidence: 자신감harmonize: 조화시키다appreciation: 감상breeze: 바람laughter: 웃으며experience: 경험entrance: 입구mentor: 멘토exhibition: 전시sculptures: 조각품express: 표현할 수 있을 거야

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 - 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 - 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 - Spanish: Heartfelt Decision: Choosing Care Over Confinement Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-08-01-22-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: Las luces del hospital eran tenues, trayendo una sensación de calma forzada al frío ambiente del invierno porteño.En: The hospital lights were dim, bringing a sense of forced calm to the cold environment of the porteño winter.Es: El ruido del tráfico de Buenos Aires se perdía entre las paredes del lugar, y solo se escuchaba el eco lejano de pasos sobre el suelo impoluto.En: The noise of Buenos Aires traffic was lost among the walls of the place, and only the distant echo of footsteps on the pristine floor could be heard.Es: En medio de este escenario, Mateo caminaba con paso decidido.En: In the middle of this scene, Mateo walked with a determined step.Es: Su hermana Isabela estaba allí, atrapada en un mundo que él no entendía del todo.En: His sister Isabela was there, trapped in a world he did not fully understand.Es: Era el Día de la Pachamama, y aunque las celebraciones en la ciudad eran poco comunes, Mateo recordaba las historias de su abuela sobre la madre tierra.En: It was the Day of the Pachamama, and although celebrations in the city were uncommon, Mateo remembered his grandmother's stories about Mother Earth.Es: Hoy, más que nunca, deseaba recurrir a cualquier fuerza que lo ayudara en su misión.En: Today, more than ever, he wished to turn to any force that might help him in his mission.Es: Necesitaba a su amigo Santiago.En: He needed his friend Santiago.Es: Santiago era enfermero en el hospital psiquiátrico.En: Santiago was a nurse at the psychiatric hospital.Es: Había conocido a Mateo desde la infancia, corriendo juntos por los barrios de Almagro entre los partidos de fútbol.En: He had known Mateo since childhood, running together through the neighborhoods of Almagro between soccer games.Es: Para Santiago, su trabajo no solo era una vocación, era una forma de retribuir al mundo.En: For Santiago, his work was not only a vocation, it was a way to give back to the world.Es: Siempre quiso ayudar, pero no esperaba verse envuelto en un dilema como el que Mateo le proponía.En: He always wanted to help but did not expect to find himself entangled in a dilemma like the one Mateo proposed.Es: Mateo encontró a Santiago en la sala de descanso.En: Mateo found Santiago in the break room.Es: "Santi, necesitas ayudarme.En: "Santi, you need to help me.Es: Isabela no debería estar aquí," le dijo con urgencia, sus ojos reflejando una mezcla de miedo y determinación.En: Isabela shouldn't be here," he said urgently, his eyes reflecting a mix of fear and determination.Es: Santiago suspiró, sintiendo el peso de lo que su amigo le pedía.En: Santiago sighed, feeling the weight of what his friend was asking.Es: "Mateo, no es tan simple.En: "Mateo, it's not that simple.Es: Las reglas están para protegerla," respondió Santiago, tratando de calmar a su amigo con un tono de voz sereno.En: The rules are in place to protect her," Santiago responded, trying to calm his friend with a serene tone of voice.Es: "A veces, las reglas no entienden lo que necesita el corazón," replicó Mateo, tratando de tocar una fibra en su amigo.En: "Sometimes, the rules don't understand what the heart needs," Mateo replied, trying to touch a nerve with his friend.Es: Sabía que Santiago era leal, pero también sabía que tenía un sentido fuerte del deber.En: He knew Santiago was loyal but also knew he had a strong sense of duty.Es: Santiago se tomó un momento para considerar lo que Mateo decía.En: Santiago took a moment to consider what Mateo was saying.Es: "De verdad crees que ella no debería estar aquí?"En: "Do you really believe she shouldn't be here?"Es: preguntó, buscando entender la verdad detrás de la insistencia de Mateo.En: he asked, seeking to understand the truth behind Mateo's insistence.Es: "Isabela es fuerte.En: "Isabela is strong.Es: Solo necesita apoyo, no encierro," respondió Mateo, esperanzado de que sus palabras tuvieran el efecto deseado.En: She just needs support, not confinement," replied Mateo, hopeful that his words would have the desired effect.Es: Después de mucho debatir, Santiago aceptó ayudarlo.En: After much debating, Santiago agreed to help him.Es: Pero en el momento crucial, mientras se acercaban a la sala de Isabela, la seguridad del hospital aumentó, y el plan parecía a punto de desmoronarse.En: But at the crucial moment, as they approached Isabela's room, hospital security increased, and the plan seemed on the verge of falling apart.Es: Mateo se giró hacia Santiago, su corazón acelerado.En: Mateo turned to Santiago, his heart racing.Es: "¿Qué hacemos ahora?"En: "What do we do now?"Es: Isabela, quien había escuchado la conversación desde su cuarto, se acercó a la puerta.En: Isabela, who had heard the conversation from her room, approached the door.Es: "Mateo, no quiero irme," dijo con una voz clara pero calmada.En: "Mateo, I don't want to leave," she said with a clear but calm voice.Es: "Necesito estar aquí un poco más.En: "I need to be here a little longer.Es: Entiéndelo, por favor."En: Please understand."Es: Las palabras de Isabela golpearon fuerte el corazón de Mateo.En: Isabela's words struck hard at Mateo's heart.Es: Durante un momento, el tiempo se detuvo y las razones que él había tenido parecían vacías frente a la serena convicción en la voz de su hermana.En: For a moment, time stopped and the reasons he had seemed empty in the face of his sister's serene conviction.Es: Santiago vio el cambio en Mateo.En: Santiago saw the change in Mateo.Es: Era un instante de aprendizaje y aceptación.En: It was a moment of learning and acceptance.Es: Mateo bajó la mirada y asintió lentamente.En: Mateo lowered his gaze and nodded slowly.Es: "Si es lo que necesitas, estaré aquí, cuando estés lista," dijo finalmente.En: "If that's what you need, I'll be here when you're ready," he finally said.Es: Con un nuevo entendimiento, Santiago se permitió sonreír levemente.En: With a new understanding, Santiago allowed himself to smile slightly.Es: Entendía que sería más que un cumplidor de normas; sería un verdadero apoyo, en amistad y en cuidado.En: He understood that he would be more than just a follower of rules; he would be a true support, in friendship and care.Es: Mientras el frío viento de Buenos Aires soplaba afuera, dentro del hospital, algo se había suavizado.En: While the cold wind of Buenos Aires blew outside, inside the hospital, something had softened.Es: Mateo, Isabela y Santiago habían cambiado.En: Mateo, Isabela, and Santiago had changed.Es: Habían encontrado una forma de seguir adelante, con la esperanza de que el día de la Pachamama marcara el inicio de una nueva etapa, uno en la que entendieran y apoyaran.En: They had found a way to move forward, hoping that the day of the Pachamama would mark the beginning of a new stage, one in which they understood and supported each other. Vocabulary Words:the lights: las lucesdim: tenuesthe environment: el ambientethe noise: el ruidothe traffic: el tráficothe footsteps: los pasospristine: impolutotrapped: atrapadawinter: inviernoto celebrate: celebrarthe mission: la misiónthe nurse: el enfermerothe childhood: la infanciathe neighborhoods: los barriossoccer games: partidos de fútbolthe vocation: la vocaciónentangled: envueltothe dilemma: el dilemadetermination: determinaciónthe urgency: la urgenciato sigh: suspirarthe weight: el pesothe rules: las reglasthe nerve: la fibrathe duty: el debersupport: apoyoconfinement: encierrothe security: la seguridadcalm: serenoacceptance: aceptación

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 - Hindi: Unveiling Ahmedabad's Hidden Gem: A Stepwell Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-07-27-22-34-01-hi Story Transcript:Hi: गर्मियों की धूप में चमक रहा था अहमदाबाद का प्रसिद्ध बावड़ी।En: The renowned stepwell of Ahmedabad was shining under the summer sun.Hi: आज स्कूल के बच्चों का फील्ड ट्रिप था।En: Today was a field trip for the school children.Hi: हर कोई उत्सुक था, खासकर तब जब यह एक ऐतिहासिक जगह हो।En: Everyone was excited, especially since this was a historical place.Hi: बच्चों का समूह बस से उतरा।En: The group of children disembarked from the bus.Hi: उन्होंने अपनी किताबें और पानी की बोतलें संभाल लीं।En: They grabbed their books and water bottles.Hi: उसी समूह में थे आरव, मीरा और काव्या।En: Among the group were Aarav, Meera, and Kavya.Hi: आरव नेत्रहीन जिज्ञासु था।En: Aarav was an inquisitive soul.Hi: उसे यह मौका चाहिये था, ताकि वह मीरा पर अपनी छाप छोड़ सके।En: He wanted this opportunity to make an impression on Meera.Hi: मीरा को इतिहास में गहरी दिलचस्पी थी, और काव्या हमेशा उसकी साथी थी।En: Meera had a deep interest in history, and Kavya was always her companion.Hi: बावड़ी का प्रवेश द्वार देखते ही आरव प्रभावित हुआ।En: Aarav was impressed as soon as he saw the entrance to the stepwell.Hi: बड़े-बड़े पत्थरों पर की गई उत्कृष्ट नक्काशी और बैल-बेलों जैसी वस्तु की आकृतियों वाले गहने।En: The exquisite carvings on the large stones and jewelry-like patterns of oxen and vines.Hi: अंदर गहरी छाया थी, गर्मी का कोई असर नहीं।En: Inside, there was a deep shade, and the heat had no effect.Hi: "चलो दोस्तों, जल्दी-जल्दी अंदर चलो," अध्यापक ने बच्चों को निर्देश दिया।En: "Come on friends, let's get inside quickly," the teacher instructed the children.Hi: आरव थोड़ी मुश्किल में था।En: Aarav was having a bit of trouble.Hi: वह चाहता था कि मीरा उसे नोटिस करे, पर कैसे?En: He wanted Meera to notice him, but how?Hi: मीरा तो अपने नोटपैड पर नोट्स लेने में मग्न थी।En: Meera was engrossed in taking notes on her notepad.Hi: तभी आरव को एक विचार आया।En: Just then, Aarav had an idea.Hi: वह धीरे से खिसकते हुए, एक कोने में चली गई, जहां से उसने सुना था, वहां कुछ खास था।En: He quietly slid towards a corner, where he had heard something special was.Hi: वह एक गुप्त जगह थी, जो शायद बाकी बच्चों को न दिखी हो।En: It was a secret place that perhaps the other children hadn't noticed.Hi: "मीरा, काव्या, इधर आओ," उसने बुलाया।En: "Meera, Kavya, come here," he called.Hi: "क्या हुआ आरव?En: "What happened, Aarav?"Hi: " मीरा ने सर उठाकर पूछा।En: Meera asked, looking up.Hi: "मैंने सुना है, इस तरफ कुछ दिलचस्प है," आरव बोला।En: "I heard there's something interesting this way," Aarav said.Hi: तीनों धीरे-धीरे उस दिशा में चलने लगे।En: The three of them slowly moved in that direction.Hi: एक जटिल मोड़ के बाद, उन्होंने एक सुंदर सा स्थान देखा, जहां पानी की एक गूंज भरी आवाज सुनाई दे रही थी।En: After a complex turn, they saw a beautiful spot where the echo of water could be heard.Hi: "वाह, यह तो कमाल का है!En: "Wow, this is amazing!"Hi: " मीरा ने आश्चर्यचकित होकर कहा।En: Meera exclaimed in surprise.Hi: तभी अध्यापक ने उन्हें ढूंढ़ लिया।En: Just then, the teacher found them.Hi: उन्हें थोड़ा डर लगा कि कही डांट न सुनने को मिले।En: They were a bit scared, as they feared they might get scolded.Hi: "अरे वाह, आरव!En: "Wow, Aarav!Hi: तुमने तो हमें एक बहुत बढ़िया स्थान दिखाया।En: You've shown us a wonderful place.Hi: मुझे बहुत अच्छा लग रहा है कि तुम इस तरह के स्थल में रूचि ले रहे हो," अध्यापक ने मुस्कराते हुए कहा।En: I'm thrilled that you take an interest in such sites," the teacher said, smiling.Hi: मीरा ने उसकी तरफ देखा और मुस्काइ।En: Meera looked at him and smiled.Hi: "धन्यवाद, आरव।En: "Thank you, Aarav.Hi: यह सच में अद्भुत था।En: This was truly wonderful.Hi: तुमने मुझे अलग नजरिया दिखाया।En: You've shown me a different perspective."Hi: "आरव को अहसास हुआ कि उसकी जिज्ञासा और खुलापन ही उसकी असली ताकत थी।En: Aarav realized that his curiosity and openness were his real strengths.Hi: मीरा को प्रभावित करने के लिए उसके दिखावे की जरूरत नहीं थी।En: He didn't need to put on a show to impress Meera.Hi: यह यात्रा उसके लिए यादगार हो गई।En: This trip became memorable for him.Hi: इस तरह हर कोई वहाँ से नई जानकारी और नए अनुभवों के साथ लौटा।En: In this way, everyone returned with new knowledge and experiences.Hi: आरव ने सीखा कि सच्ची दिलचस्पी बनावटी पहलों से कई गुना बेहतर है।En: Aarav learned that true interest is far better than artificial initiatives. Vocabulary Words:renowned: प्रसिद्धstepwell: बावड़ीdisembarked: उतराinquisitive: जिज्ञासुimpression: छापexquisite: उत्कृष्टcarvings: नक्काशीpatterns: आकृतियोंshade: छायाeffect: असरengrossed: मग्नnotepad: नोटपैडcomplex: जटिलecho: गूंजexclaimed: आश्चर्यचकितscolded: डांटwonderful: अद्भुतthrilled: उत्सुकperspective: नजरियाcuriosity: जिज्ञासाopenness: खुलापनmemorable: यादगारrealized: अहसासartificial: बनावटीinitiatives: पहलोंcompanion: साथीopportunity: मौकाhistorical: ऐतिहासिकgrabbed: संभालsecret: गुप्त

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Dancing with Destiny: A Summer in Santorini Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-07-26-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: धूप की किरणें सफेद रंग के गढ़े हुए घरों पर पड़ रही थीं।En: The rays of the sun were falling on the crafted white houses.Hi: ग्रीस के सेंटोरीनी की गर्मियों की सुबह का मनमोहक दृश्य था।En: It was a captivating scene of a summer morning in Santorini, Greece.Hi: यहाँ के नीले गुंबदों वाली चर्च और नीले समुद्र की लहरें पर्यटकों और छात्रों को आकर्षित कर रही थीं।En: The churches with blue domes and the waves of the blue sea were attracting tourists and students alike.Hi: इसी बीच, विराज, अनन्या और कबीर अपनी नई जीवन यात्रा के लिए उत्साहित थे।En: Amidst this, Viraj, Ananya, and Kabir were excited for their new journey of life.Hi: वे एक अंतरराष्ट्रीय छात्र विनिमय कार्यक्रम के तहत यहाँ आए थे।En: They had come here under an international student exchange program.Hi: विराज अपने परिवार को अपनी स्वतंत्रता साबित करना चाहता था।En: Viraj wanted to prove his independence to his family.Hi: लेकिन उसकी अंतर्मुखी प्रकृति उसे राह में रोका करती थी।En: However, his introverted nature used to hold him back.Hi: अनन्या शांत और समझदार थी, हमेशा कला और इतिहास में खोई रहती थी, जबकि कबीर हमेशा नए लोगों से मिलने और नई जगहों को खोजने के लिए बेचैन रहता था।En: Ananya was calm and sensible, always lost in art and history, while Kabir was always eager to meet new people and explore new places.Hi: आज तीनों ने स्थानीय बाजार की ओर जाने का निर्णय लिया।En: Today, the three of them decided to head towards the local market.Hi: विराज ने अपने भीतर के संकोच को चुनौती दी और अनन्या और कबीर के साथ चल पड़ा।En: Viraj challenged his inner hesitation and set off with Ananya and Kabir.Hi: वहाँ की जीवंत भीड़, रंगबिरंगी दुकानें, और खुशबूदार ग्रीक व्यंजन उनकी इंद्रियों को मोहित कर रहे थे।En: The vibrant crowd, colorful shops, and fragrant Greek cuisine were enchanting their senses.Hi: फिर एक दिन की बात थी, जब स्थानीय त्योहार का आयोजन हो रहा था।En: Then came a day when a local festival was being organized.Hi: पूरे शहर ने सजधजकर त्योहार की तैयारी की थी।En: The whole town was decked out for the festival's preparation.Hi: विराज को पता चला कि यहाँ एक पारंपरिक ग्रीक नृत्य का आयोजन होगा।En: Viraj learned that there would be a traditional Greek dance performance.Hi: उसने अपने अंदर से शक्ति जुटायी और नृत्य में भाग लेने का फैसला किया।En: He gathered his strength and decided to participate in the dance.Hi: जैसे ही वह नृत्य मंच पर पहुँचा, उसके कदम लड़खड़ा रहे थे।En: As soon as he reached the dance stage, his steps were faltering.Hi: लेकिन कबीर और अनन्या ने उसे प्रोत्साहित किया।En: But Kabir and Ananya encouraged him.Hi: धीरे-धीरे, उसकी झिझक दूर होने लगी और वह निर्भीक होकर नृत्य करने लगा।En: Gradually, his hesitation started to fade, and he began to dance fearlessly.Hi: उसकी सरलता और उत्साह ने दर्शकों का दिल जीत लिया।En: His simplicity and enthusiasm won the hearts of the audience.Hi: उस रात, चाँदनी के नीचे समुद्र के किनारे बैठे, विराज ने अपने दोस्तों से कहा, "यह अनुभव मेरे लिए जीवन बदलने वाला रहा।En: That night, sitting by the seaside under the moonlight, Viraj said to his friends, "This experience has been life-changing for me.Hi: मैंने यहाँ सिर्फ नृत्य नहीं किया, मैंने अपने भय को हराया और दोस्ती की असली कीमत समझी।En: I didn't just dance here; I conquered my fears and understood the true value of friendship."Hi: " अनन्या मुस्कुराते हुए बोली, "विराज, तुमने जो साहस दिखाया है, वह अपने आप में एक कला है।En: Ananya smiled and said, "Viraj, the courage you've shown is an art in itself."Hi: " और कबीर ने हँसते हुए कहा, "मुझे यकीन है, अब तुम किसी भी चुनौती से नहीं डरोगे।En: And Kabir, laughing, said, "I'm sure now you won't be afraid of any challenge."Hi: "सेंटोरीनी में बिताया यह समय न केवल अनुभवों से भरा हुआ था, बल्कि यह मित्रता और आत्म-विश्वास का प्रतीक बन गया था।En: The time spent in Santorini was not only filled with experiences, but it also became a symbol of friendship and self-confidence.Hi: विराज को एहसास हुआ कि जीवन में सफल होने के लिए आगे बढ़ना जरूरी है, और यही सच्ची सफलता है।En: Viraj realized that to succeed in life, progress is necessary, and that is true success. Vocabulary Words:rays: किरणेंcrafted: गढ़े हुएcaptivating: मनमोहकdomes: गुंबदोंwaves: लहरेंattracting: आकर्षितindependence: स्वतंत्रताintroverted: अंतर्मुखीsensible: समझदारvibrant: जीवंतfragrant: खुशबूदारenchanting: मोहित कर रहे थेsenses: इंद्रियोंfestival: त्योहारparticipate: भाग लेनेfaltering: लड़खड़ाencouraged: प्रोत्साहितhesitation: झिझकfearlessly: निर्भीक होकरenthusiasm: उत्साहmoonlight: चाँदनीconquered: हरायाcourage: साहसchallenge: चुनौतीsymbol: प्रतीकself-confidence: आत्म-विश्वासprogress: आगे बढ़नाtrue: सच्चीindependence: स्वतंत्रताseaside: समुद्र के किनारे

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 - French: A Proposal Beneath Stormy Skies at Mont Saint-Michel Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-07-24-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Un jour d'été, au Mont Saint-Michel, l'air était chargé de l'excitation de la fête nationale.En: One summer day at Mont Saint-Michel, the air was filled with the excitement of the national holiday.Fr: Les drapeaux français flottaient dans le vent léger, et une foule de touristes et de locaux se pressait dans les ruelles pavées.En: The French flags fluttered in the light breeze, and a crowd of tourists and locals thronged the cobblestone streets.Fr: Étienne, un homme au grand cœur mais souvent inquiet, observait tout cela avec une nervosité contenue.En: Étienne, a man with a big heart but often anxious, watched all of this with contained nervousness.Fr: Aujourd'hui, c'était le jour où il comptait demander Claire en mariage.En: Today was the day he planned to propose to Claire.Fr: Il avait choisi ce jour précis pour la beauté des feux d'artifice et l'atmosphère de joie.En: He had chosen this specific day for the beauty of the fireworks and the joyful atmosphere.Fr: Étienne avait planifié chaque détail.En: Étienne had planned every detail.Fr: Il avait réservé une table dans un restaurant charmant avec vue sur l'abbaye.En: He had reserved a table at a charming restaurant with a view of the abbey.Fr: Il avait choisi une bague magnifique qu'il cachait dans la poche de sa veste.En: He had chosen a gorgeous ring which he hid in the pocket of his jacket.Fr: Mais malgré tous ses efforts, une inquiétude persistait.En: But despite all his efforts, a lingering worry persisted.Fr: Que faire si quelque chose se passait mal ?En: What if something went wrong?Fr: La journée avait bien commencé.En: The day had started well.Fr: Étienne et Claire avaient visité l'abbaye, admiré les vues panoramiques et savouré une glace au caramel, spécialité de la région.En: Étienne and Claire visited the abbey, admired the panoramic views, and savored a caramel ice cream, a specialty of the region.Fr: Louis, l'ami de toujours d'Étienne, était là pour les soutenir.En: Louis, Étienne's lifelong friend, was there to support them.Fr: Il avait promis de prendre des photos du grand moment.En: He had promised to take photos of the big moment.Fr: Mais soudain, le ciel ensoleillé s'assombrit.En: But suddenly, the sunny sky darkened.Fr: Éclairs et tonnerre surprirent la foule, et une pluie torrentielle s'abattit sur le Mont Saint-Michel.En: Lightning and thunder surprised the crowd, and torrential rain fell on Mont Saint-Michel.Fr: Les gens se dispersèrent, cherchant refuge dans les boutiques et les cafés.En: People scattered, seeking refuge in the shops and cafes.Fr: Dans la confusion, Étienne perdit Claire de vue.En: In the confusion, Étienne lost sight of Claire.Fr: Pris de panique, il hésita.En: Gripped by panic, he hesitated.Fr: Devait-il partir à sa recherche immédiatement ou attendre que la tempête s'apaise ?En: Should he immediately search for her, or wait for the storm to subside?Fr: L'idée de ne pas réussir sa proposition comme prévu le terrifiait.En: The idea of not succeeding in his proposal as planned terrified him.Fr: Pourtant, il ne pouvait pas rester sans agir.En: Yet he couldn't stand by and do nothing.Fr: Il se mit à courir sous la pluie, interrogeant les passants, criant le nom de Claire.En: He started running through the rain, questioning passersby, shouting Claire's name.Fr: Finalement, il la trouva à l'intérieur de l'abbaye, trempée mais souriante, abritée sous une voûte séculaire.En: Finally, he found her inside the abbey, drenched but smiling, sheltered under an ancient archway.Fr: À cet instant, quelque chose changea en lui.En: At that moment, something changed in him.Fr: Étienne réalisa que, même dans le désordre, la beauté pouvait émerger.En: Étienne realized that even in chaos, beauty could emerge.Fr: Les premiers feux d'artifice illuminèrent le ciel malgré la pluie persistante.En: The first fireworks lit up the sky despite the persistent rain.Fr: Sans trop réfléchir, il s'agenouilla devant Claire.En: Without thinking too much, he knelt before Claire.Fr: "Claire," dit-il, sa voix tremblante mais pleine d'espoir, "veux-tu m'épouser ?"En: "Claire," he said, his voice trembling but full of hope, "will you marry me?"Fr: Les mots avaient jailli de lui avec une sincérité qu'il ne s'attendait pas à éprouver.En: The words burst forth from him with a sincerity he hadn't expected to feel.Fr: Claire, émue et surprise, hocha la tête, les yeux brillants de larmes.En: Claire, moved and surprised, nodded, her eyes glistening with tears.Fr: "Oui," murmura-t-elle.En: "Yes," she whispered.Fr: Ils s'embrassèrent alors que le bruit de la tempête s'estompait et que les nuages se dissipèrent doucement, laissant apparaître un ciel dégagé.En: They kissed as the sound of the storm faded and the clouds slowly cleared, revealing a clear sky.Fr: Étienne comprit que parfois, un moment imparfait pouvait créer un souvenir parfait.En: Étienne understood that sometimes, an imperfect moment could create a perfect memory.Fr: Ainsi, sous la lumière des feux d'artifice et le regard bienveillant de leur ami Louis, le couple célébra son engagement dans l'un des lieux les plus magiques de France.En: Thus, under the light of the fireworks and the kind gaze of their friend Louis, the couple celebrated their engagement in one of the most magical places in France.Fr: Le Mont Saint-Michel, entre mer et terre, serait à jamais le témoin de leur amour naissant, scellé un jour de fête nationale.En: Mont Saint-Michel, between sea and land, would forever bear witness to their budding love, sealed on a national holiday. Vocabulary Words:the excitement: l'excitationthe flags: les drapeauxthe breeze: le vent légerthe crowd: la foulethe cobblestone streets: les ruelles pavéesthe table: la tablethe abbey: l'abbayethe ring: la baguethe pocket: la pochethe anxiety: la nervositéthe panoramic views: les vues panoramiquesthe specialty: la spécialitéthe lifelong friend: l'ami de toujoursthe lightning: les éclairsthe thunder: le tonnerrethe torrential rain: la pluie torrentiellethe shops: les boutiquesthe storm: la tempêtethe passersby: les passantsthe ancient archway: la voûte séculairethe fireworks: les feux d'artificethe sincerity: la sincéritéthe tears: les larmesthe storm's noise: le bruit de la tempêtethe clouds: les nuagesthe sky: le cielthe imperfect moment: le moment imparfaitthe perfect memory: le souvenir parfaitthe gaze: le regardthe engagement: l'engagement

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

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: The Reunion at Amber Fort: A Teej Tale of Bond and Rain Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-07-22-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: अंबर किले के प्राचीन द्वार के पास, भारी बादल छाए हुए थे।En: Near the ancient gates of अंबर Fort, heavy clouds loomed overhead.Hi: बारिश की बूँदें धीरे-धीरे गिर रही थीं, मानो साल भर की बिछड़ी यादें धुल रही हों।En: Raindrops were slowly falling, as if washing away memories from the past year.Hi: यह सावन का मौसम था, और किले के आँगन में हर तरफ तीज का उल्लास था।En: It was the season of Sawan, and the courtyard of the fort was filled with the joy of Teej.Hi: आज का दिन प्रिय था क्योंकि प्रिय ने योजना बनाई थी अपने भाइयों को साथ लाने की, जिन्होंने एक साल पहले कोई गंभीर झगड़ा किया था।En: Today was a special day because Priya had planned to bring along her brothers, who had had a serious argument a year ago.Hi: प्रिय को उम्मीद थी कि आज का दिन पुराने रिश्तों की मधुरता वापस लाएगा।En: Priya hoped that today would restore the sweetness in their old relationships.Hi: रानी महल की पटरियों पर चलते हुए, प्रिय ने सोचा, "क्यों न तीज के इस पावन अवसर का फायदा उठाकर अपने भाइयों को फिर से जोड़ा जाए!En: Walking along the corridors of Rani Mahal, Priya thought, "Why not take advantage of this auspicious occasion of Teej to bring my brothers together again!"Hi: " उसकी नजर एक छोटे से मंडप पर गई, जहाँ वे तीनों कई बार बचपन में छुपा-छुपी खेला करते थे।En: Her eyes landed on a small pavilion where the three of them used to play hide and seek in their childhood.Hi: वह जानती थी कि वहाँ की यादें उनके दिल को किसी ताले की तरह खोल देंगी।En: She knew that the memories of that place would unlock their hearts like a key.Hi: जब प्रिय मंडप के पास पहुँची, कबीर और रोहन पहले से वहाँ थे।En: When Priya reached the pavilion, Kabir and Rohan were already there.Hi: लेकिन एक चुप्पी थी, जो बारिश की आवाज के साथ मिलकर उन्हें घेरे हुए थी।En: But there was a silence, mingled with the sound of rain, encircling them.Hi: कबीर ने बेमन से कहा, "भैया, आप मुझसे बात क्यों नहीं करते?En: Kabir said hesitantly, "Brother, why don't you talk to me?"Hi: "रोहन ने अभी भी पुराने गुस्से को थामे हुए जवाब दिया, "तुम हमेशा अपनी धुन में रहते हो, कबीर।En: Rohan, still holding onto old grudges, replied, "You are always in your own world, Kabir.Hi: तुमने कभी मेरी बातें समझने की कोशिश नहीं की।En: You never tried to understand me."Hi: "प्रिय ने बीच में कहा, "अब इतना गुस्सा क्यों?En: Priya interjected, "Why so much anger now?Hi: हम सबने बचपन में साथ में यहाँ कितना समय बिताया है।En: We all spent so much time here together in our childhood.Hi: ये यादें भुला दो और इस तीज के मौके पर फिर से हाथ मिला लो।En: Let go of these memories and shake hands again on this occasion of Teej."Hi: "कबीर ने धीरे से कहा, "मैं हमेशा आपके जैसा बनना चाहता था, भैया।En: Kabir softly said, "I always wanted to be like you, brother.Hi: लेकिन आप कभी मुझे समझने की कोशिश नहीं करते।En: But you never tried to understand me."Hi: "रोहन का दिल पिघलने लगा।En: Rohan's heart began to melt.Hi: उसने कहा, "कबीर, मैं कभी तुम्हें लेकर इतना गंभीर नहीं था।En: He said, "I'm sorry, Kabir.Hi: मुझे माफ कर दो।En: I never meant to be so serious about you."Hi: "बारिश की बूंदें तेज होने लगीं, पर मंडप के नीचे, प्रिय की कोशिशें रंग लाने लगीं।En: The raindrops began to fall heavier, but under the pavilion, Priya's efforts began to bear fruit.Hi: उसने कहा, "देखो, ये सिर्फ शुरुआत है।En: She said, "Look, this is just the beginning.Hi: बात करते रहो, एक-दूसरे को समझो।En: Keep talking, understand each other.Hi: हम परिवार हैं।En: We are family."Hi: "आखिरकार, रोहन और कबीर ने एक-दूसरे को गले लगाया।En: Finally, Rohan and Kabir hugged each other.Hi: बारिश की बूंदों के बीच, माहौल में एक नई शुरुआत की सुगंध घुल गई थी।En: Amidst the raindrops, a fragrance of a new beginning permeated the atmosphere.Hi: प्रिय ने सुकून के साथ देखा कि परिवार फिर से एकजुट हुआ था।En: Priya looked on with relief as the family was united once more.Hi: अंबर किले की दीवारों के पीछे, तीनों भाई-बहन तीज के त्योहार के रंगों में सराबोर हो गए और भविष्य की नई यादें बनाने की राह पर बढ़ चले।En: Behind the walls of Amber Fort, the three siblings were drenched in the colors of the Teej festival and embarked on making new memories for the future.Hi: प्रिय ने जो चाहा था, वो हासिल कर लिया।En: What Priya desired had been achieved.Hi: परिवार की मिठास वही तो थी, जिसे बारिश की हर बूंद गा रही थी।En: The sweetness of family was the tune that every raindrop was singing. Vocabulary Words:ancient: प्राचीनloomed: छाए हुएraindrops: बारिश की बूँदेंcourtyard: आँगनauspicious: पावनpavilion: मंडपhesitantly: बेमनgrudges: गुस्सेfragrance: सुगंधpermeated: घुल गईtune: धुनrestore: वापस लाएगाsweetness: मिठासcorridors: पटरियोंchildhood: बचपनunlock: खोल देंheavier: तेजembrace: गले लगायाrelief: सुकूनgrievances: शिकायतेंreluctantly: अनिच्छा सेmelt: पिघलनेargument: झगड़ाmemories: यादेंmingle: मिलकरanticipate: उम्मीदresolve: सुलझानेaffection: स्नेहreconcile: मेल करानाdrenched: सराबोर

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Moonlit Mischief: When a BBQ Becomes an Unforgettable Night Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-07-22-22-34-00-sr Story Transcript:Sr: На месечином обасјаној плажи, станковала су тројица пријатеља: Милан, Јелена и Вук.En: On a moonlit beach, three friends were gathered: Milan, Jelena, and Vuk.Sr: Песак је био мек, а тихи таласи нежно су прали обалу, дајући целокупној атмосфери чаробан изглед.En: The sand was soft, and the gentle waves quietly washed the shore, giving the whole atmosphere a magical appearance.Sr: Била је савршена летња вечер.En: It was a perfect summer evening.Sr: Милан је био тај који је желео да овај сусрет остане у сећању.En: Milan was the one who wanted this gathering to remain memorable.Sr: Одлучио је да организује велики роштиљ и импресионира своје пријатеље.En: He decided to organize a big barbecue and impress his friends.Sr: "Данас ћу направити најбољи роштиљ који сте икада јели," рекао је самоуверено Милан док је вадио кесе из аутомобила.En: "Today, I will make the best barbecue you've ever eaten," Milan said confidently as he took bags out of the car.Sr: Милан никада раније није приређивао роштиљ, али је био убеђен да ће све проћи савршено.En: Milan had never hosted a barbecue before, but he was convinced that everything would go perfectly.Sr: Док су Јелена и Вук подешавали удобне простирке на песку, Милан је почео да припрема месо.En: While Jelena and Vuk set up comfortable mats on the sand, Milan began to prepare the meat.Sr: Његово одушевљење га је тирало да не пита за савет.En: His excitement drove him not to ask for advice.Sr: У свом ентузијазму, Милан није приметио да је уместо маринаде узео течност за упаљач.En: In his enthusiasm, Milan didn't notice that instead of marinade, he grabbed lighter fluid.Sr: Преливање соковитих комада меса том течности му се чинило као добар почетак.En: Pouring this liquid over the juicy pieces of meat seemed like a good start to him.Sr: Стао је испред роштиља са осмехом.En: He stood in front of the grill with a smile.Sr: Када је све било спремно, Милан је упалио роштиљ.En: When everything was ready, Milan lit the grill.Sr: Одједном, пламен је високо бујао у небо, стварајући светлосни спектакл.En: Suddenly, flames soared high into the sky, creating a luminous spectacle.Sr: Јелена и Вук су се изненадили, али су затим почели гласно да се смеју.En: Jelena and Vuk were surprised but then began to laugh loudly.Sr: "Милане!En: "Milan!Sr: Шта си то урадио?En: What did you do?"Sr: " плакала је Јелена, држећи стомак од смејања.En: Jelena cried, holding her stomach from laughing.Sr: "Не знам шта се десило," Милан се збуњено бранио.En: "I don't know what happened," Milan defended himself in confusion.Sr: Али и он се почео смејати када је схватио своју грешку.En: But he also began to laugh when he realized his mistake.Sr: Након што су се изнасмејали, Вук је предложио: "Хајде да средимо ово!En: After they laughed it off, Vuk suggested, "Let's fix this!Sr: Роштиљ је можда мало кардио, али ми смо ту због дружења.En: The barbecue might be a little charred, but we're here for the company."Sr: "Њих троје су успели да спасу што су могли од хране и распоредили све поново.En: The three of them managed to save what they could of the food and rearranged everything.Sr: Иако им се вечера није одвијала како су планирали, та ноћ је била испуњена шалом и смехом.En: Although their dinner did not go as planned, that night was filled with jokes and laughter.Sr: "Знаш Милане," рекла је Јелена, "на нас оставља утисак време које проведемо заједно.En: "You know Milan," Jelena said, "what leaves an impression on us is the time we spend together.Sr: Није важно колико је све савршено.En: It doesn't matter how perfect everything is."Sr: "Милан је научио вредну лекцију.En: Milan learned a valuable lesson.Sr: Није било важно да све буде без грешке – заједнички проведено време било је оно што је било најважније.En: It wasn't important for everything to be flawless—the time spent together was what mattered most.Sr: Седећи на топлом песку, уживали су у ноћи приказаној светлу месечине, осетивши се ближим него икад.En: Sitting on the warm sand, they enjoyed the night illuminated by the moonlight, feeling closer than ever. Vocabulary Words:moonlit: обасјаној месечиномgathered: станковалаgentle: нежноshore: обалуappearance: изгледmemorable: у сећањуbarbecue: роштиљimpress: импресионираconfidently: самоувереноhosted: приређиваоadvice: саветmarinade: маринадеlighter fluid: течност за упаљачjuicy: соковитихflames: пламенluminous: светлосниspectacle: спектаклconfusion: збуњеноcharred: кардиоcompany: дружењаrearranged: распоредилиjokes: шаломvaluable: вреднуflawless: без грешкеilluminated: приказаној светлуenchanted: чаробанenthusiasm: ентузијазмуsave: спасуintroduction: почетакlesson: лекцију

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: When Practice Turns Real: A True Test of Readiness Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-07-18-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: באמצע הקיץ, מתחת לאדמה, סמוך לחוף תל אביב, שכן הבונקר הסודי.En: In the middle of the summer, underground, near the Tel Aviv beach, lay the secret bunker.He: חדר אפלולי, מלא ציוד חירום, מפות תלויות על הקירות, ומכשיר מחשב ישן שהשמיע זמזום קל בפינה.En: A dimly lit room, filled with emergency equipment, maps hanging on the walls, and an old computer emitting a faint buzz in the corner.He: זה היה מקום עבור אימונים ליום חירום אמיתי.En: This was a place for training for a real emergency day.He: עמוס היה המנהל של התרגיל.En: Amos was the drill manager.He: הוא היה מאוד קפדני בתפקידו כמנהל חירום.En: He was very strict in his role as emergency manager.He: אחרי שעבר כשלונות בעבודות קודמות, עכשיו היה לו רצון עז להוכיח את עצמו.En: After experiencing failures in previous jobs, now he had a strong desire to prove himself.He: "התרגיל היום קריטי!En: "Today's drill is critical!"He: " חשב בליבו.En: he thought to himself.He: עמוס הציג את התוכנית באוזני ליה ונועם, שותפיו לצוות.En: Amos presented the plan to Lia and Noam, his team partners.He: אך הם, כהרגלם, ראו בתרגיל פורמליות.En: But they, as usual, saw the drill as a formality.He: ליה צחקה, "שוב פעם תרגיל בלי שום סיבה.En: Lia laughed, "Another drill with no reason."He: " ונועם הוסיף, "היי, אחרי התרגיל נלך לים, נכון?En: Noam added, "Hey, after the drill we can go to the beach, right?"He: "עמוס ידע שזו לא הדרך.En: Amos knew this wasn't the right approach.He: "חברים," הוא פנה אליהם בלשון רכה אך תקיפה, "זה לא סתם תרגיל.En: "Friends," he addressed them in a gentle yet firm tone, "this isn't just a drill.He: ביום האמת, אנחנו חייבים להיות מוכנים.En: On the day of truth, we must be ready."He: " הוא הציע רעיון חדש – להוסיף אתגר אמיתי לתרגיל.En: He suggested a new idea — to add a real challenge to the drill.He: באמצע התרגיל, פתאום האורות כבו.En: In the middle of the drill, suddenly the lights went out.He: "לעזאזל," נשמעה קריאה מאחור.En: "Damn," a voice was heard from behind.He: הפסקת החשמל הפך את התרגיל למצב חירום אמיתי.En: The power outage turned the drill into a real emergency.He: עמוס נשאר רגוע.En: Amos remained calm.He: הוא חילק את המשימות: "ליה, תוודאי שיש ציוד חירום.En: He distributed the tasks: "Lia, make sure we have emergency equipment.He: נועם, תחפש פנס.En: Noam, look for a flashlight."He: "האווירה השתנתה.En: The atmosphere changed.He: במהירות וביעילות, הצוות עבד יחדיו.En: Quickly and efficiently, the team worked together.He: הם השתמשו בכל הידע שעמוס לימד אותם.En: They used all the knowledge that Amos had taught them.He: לבסוף, האורות חזרו, והבונקר היה מואר כמו קודם.En: Finally, the lights returned, and the bunker was illuminated as before.He: עמוס הרגיש ניצוץ של שביעות רצון.En: Amos felt a spark of satisfaction.He: ליה ונועם ניגשו אליו.En: Lia and Noam approached him.He: "עמוס," אמרה ליה, "זה היה תרגיל חשוב.En: "Amos," Lia said, "that was an important drill.He: תודה.En: Thank you."He: " נועם הנהן, והוסיף, "לא נטעה שוב בפעם הבאה.En: Noam nodded and added, "We won't make the same mistake next time."He: "עמוס זכה לכבוד שרצה.En: Amos earned the respect he wanted.He: הוא הוכיח את עצמו בצורה הטובה ביותר.En: He proved himself in the best way possible.He: זה היה רגע של שינוי עבור כולם.En: It was a moment of change for everyone.He: מעכשיו, הם ראו את התרגילים באור אחר לגמרי.En: From now on, they saw the drills in a completely different light.He: הבונקר לא היה רק חדר אפור וסודי - הוא הפך לסמל להכנה ולשותפות אמיתית.En: The bunker was no longer just a gray and secret room—it became a symbol of readiness and genuine partnership. Vocabulary Words:bunker: בונקרdimly: אפלוליemergency: חירוםequipment: ציודdrill: תרגילmanager: מנהלprove: להוכיחcritical: קריטיformality: פורמליותapproach: דרךgentle: רכהchallenge: אתגרsuddenly: פתאוםoutage: הפסקתcalm: רגועdistributed: חילקtasks: משימותflashlight: פנסefficiently: ביעילותsatisfaction: שביעות רצוןspark: ניצוץrespect: כבודmistake: טעותpartnership: שותפותsymbol: סמלunderground: מתחת לאדמהmaps: מפותcorner: פינהfirm: תקיפהilluminated: מוארBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Sunset Reconciliation: Bridging Sibling Bonds at Hangang Park Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-07-18-22-34-01-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 한강 공원에서 해질 무렵, 여름의 따뜻한 바람이 불고 있었다.En: At Hangang Park at dusk, a warm summer breeze was blowing.Ko: 해 질 녘의 황금빛이 강물을 감싸고, 도시의 불빛이 하나 둘 반짝이기 시작했다.En: The golden light of sunset was enveloping the river, and the city lights were beginning to twinkle one by one.Ko: 지수는 벤치에 앉아 두 동생을 기다리고 있었다.En: Jisoo sat on a bench, waiting for her two younger siblings.Ko: 그는 안절부절 못했다.En: She was restless.Ko: 오늘은 무언가 변화를 만들 기회였다.En: Today was an opportunity to make a change.Ko: 조금 후, 민준과 해은이 도착했다.En: A little while later, Minjun and Haeun arrived.Ko: 둘은 함께 자전거를 타고 왔다.En: They had come together on bicycles.Ko: 해은은 밝게 웃었지만 민준은 무표정했다.En: Haeun was smiling brightly, but Minjun had a blank expression.Ko: 지수는 마음이 무거웠다.En: Jisoo felt heavy-hearted.Ko: 그동안 민준과의 사이가 좋지 않았다.En: She hadn't been getting along well with Minjun lately.Ko: 민준은 자주 지수가 너무 간섭한다고 생각했다.En: Minjun often thought that she was too meddlesome.Ko: “얘들아, 우리 얘기 좀 하자,” 지수가 조심스럽게 말했다.En: "Guys, let's talk for a moment," Jisoo said cautiously.Ko: 민준은 눈을 돌리며 대답했다. “형, 왜 또 뭐 때문이야?”En: Minjun turned his eyes and responded, "Hyung, what is it this time?"Ko: 지수는 차분하게 답했다. “너와 친해지고 싶어. 내가 실수한 것 같아. 너의 생각을 더 들어야 했는데.”En: Jisoo replied calmly, "I want to get closer to you. I think I made some mistakes. I should have listened to your thoughts more."Ko: 민준은 심술궂게 웃었다. “갑자기 왜 그래? 내가 한 말을 네가 언제 들은 적 있어?”En: Minjun smirked sarcastically, "Why the sudden change? When have you ever listened to what I had to say?"Ko: 둘 사이에 긴장감이 감돌았다.En: Tension lingered between them.Ko: 해은은 두 형제를 번갈아 보았다. 그녀의 마음은 조마조마했다.En: Haeun looked back and forth between her two brothers, her heart anxious.Ko: 해은은 가족이 화목하기를 바랐다.En: Haeun wished for the family to be harmonious.Ko: 그녀는 두 사람 사이에 서서 말했다. “둘 다, 제발 잠깐만 들어줘.”En: Standing between them, she said, "Both of you, please just listen for a moment."Ko: 그녀의 말이 두 사람의 대화를 멈추게 했다.En: Her words halted the conversation.Ko: 해은은 차분히 말했다. “우리 가족이잖아. 서로 이해하고 도와줘야 해. 나는 형들이 잘 지내는 걸 보고 싶어.”En: Haeun spoke calmly, "We're family. We need to understand and support each other. I want to see my brothers getting along."Ko: 그 순간 지수와 민준은 멈춰 섰다.En: At that moment, Jisoo and Minjun paused.Ko: 지수는 깊게 숨을 쉬며 민준에게 말했다. “정말 미안해. 너의 생각을 이해하지 못했어. 이제부터 더 노력할게.”En: Jisoo took a deep breath and said to Minjun, "I'm really sorry. I didn't understand your perspective. I'll try harder from now on."Ko: 민준은 잠시 침묵하더니, 말문을 열었다.En: Minjun was silent for a moment, then opened his mouth to speak.Ko: “알았어. 나도 형의 마음을 몰랐어. 서로 더 솔직하게 말하자.”En: "Okay. I didn't understand your feelings either. Let's be more honest with each other."Ko: 해가 완전히 저물고, 어둠 속에 서서히 불빛들이 찬란히 빛나기 시작했다.En: As the sun fully set, the lights began to shine brilliantly in the darkness.Ko: 세 사람은 한강 공원의 그것을 보며 웃었다.En: The three of them looked at this scene in Hangang Park and laughed.Ko: 그들의 관계는 오늘 이후로 조금씩 나아지기 시작할 것이었다.En: Their relationship would start to improve little by little from today onward.Ko: 이런 순간은 희망으로 가득 차 있었다.En: Such moments were filled with hope.Ko: 그들은 함께 다시 걸음걸이를 맞추어 집으로 돌아갔다.En: Together, they matched their steps as they headed home.Ko: 여름밤의 향기는 가족의 새로운 시작을 알리고 있었다.En: The scent of the summer night signaled a new beginning for the family. Vocabulary Words:dusk: 해질 무렵breeze: 바람enveloping: 감싸고restless: 안절부절 못했다meddlesome: 간섭cautiously: 조심스럽게smirked: 심술궂게 웃었다sarcastically: 조롱하며linger: 감돌았다anxious: 조마조마했다harmonious: 화목하기를perspective: 생각을paused: 멈춰brilliantly: 찬란히laughter: 웃었다relationship: 관계hope: 희망scent: 향기opportunity: 기회blank: 무표정anxious: 조바심support: 도와주다honest: 솔직한beginning: 시작forgiveness: 용서expressed: 표현했다mischievously: 장난스럽게sibling: 형제understanding: 이해twinkling: 반짝이기

Fluent Fiction - French: A Parisian Tale: When Baguettes Triggered New Beginnings Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-07-17-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: En ce matin d'été, le quartier parisien était en effervescence, excité par les festivités imminentes du 14 juillet.En: On this summer morning, the quartier in Paris was bustling, excited by the impending festivities of Bastille Day, the 14 juillet.Fr: Les rues étaient pleines de couleurs et de drapeaux tricolores.En: The streets were full of colors and tricolor flags.Fr: Lucie, une blogueuse culinaire curieuse, se promenait dans son café préféré.En: Lucie, a curious culinary blogger, was strolling to her favorite café.Fr: Elle poussait la porte du petit établissement au coin de la rue.En: She pushed open the door of the small establishment on the corner of the street.Fr: Un parfum irrésistible de viennoiseries flottait dans l'air.En: An irresistible aroma of pastries floated in the air.Fr: Le café était animé.En: The café was lively.Fr: Des chaises en fer forgé entouraient de petites tables couvertes d'auvents colorés.En: Forged iron chairs surrounded small tables covered with colorful canopies.Fr: Chaque coin était occupé par des gens savourant leurs croissants et leur café au lait.En: Every corner was occupied by people savoring their croissants and café au lait.Fr: Lucie adorait cette ambiance vibrante.En: Lucie loved this vibrant ambiance.Fr: Aujourd'hui, elle était particulièrement impatiente d'acheter son pain préféré, un pain aux noix spécial qu'elle avait découvert récemment.En: Today, she was particularly eager to buy her favorite bread, a special walnut bread she had recently discovered.Fr: Non loin d'elle, Théo, un artiste détendu, était assis avec son carnet de croquis sur les genoux.En: Not far from her, Théo, a relaxed artist, was sitting with his sketchbook on his lap.Fr: Il aimait dessiner la vie autour de lui, capturer les moments éphémères des cafés parisiens.En: He enjoyed drawing life around him, capturing the fleeting moments of Parisian cafés.Fr: Alors qu'il laissait ses yeux et son crayon voyager, il aperçut une cliente intéressante.En: As he let his eyes and pencil wander, he noticed an interesting customer.Fr: Rapidement, il esquissa les gestes et expressions de cette femme, qui semblait passionnée par sa pâtisserie.En: He quickly sketched the gestures and expressions of this woman, who seemed passionate about her pastry.Fr: C'est à ce moment-là que Lucie et Théo se dirigèrent vers le comptoir, leur attention distraite par leurs pensées.En: It was at that moment that Lucie and Théo headed toward the counter, their attention distracted by their thoughts.Fr: Chacun prit une baguette identique parmi les nombreuses alignées et sortit en hâte, victimes d'un léger malentendu.En: Each took an identical baguette from among the many lined up and hurried out, victims of a slight misunderstanding.Fr: Ce n'est que bien plus tard, dans des coins éloignés de la ville, que Lucie et Théo réalisèrent le mélange.En: It was only much later, in distant corners of the city, that Lucie and Théo realized the mix-up.Fr: Pour Lucie, c'était une catastrophe, car elle tenait vraiment à son pain aux noix qu'elle voulait tant partager avec ses abonnés.En: For Lucie, it was a disaster, as she really cared about her walnut bread she wanted so much to share with her followers.Fr: Théo, quant à lui, ne s'en inquiéta pas et ajouta l'incident à son carnet, décidant d'en faire une partie de son art.En: Théo, on the other hand, was not worried and added the incident to his sketchbook, deciding to make it part of his art.Fr: Déterminée, Lucie se mit à la recherche de Théo.En: Determined, Lucie set out in search of Théo.Fr: Elle se souvenait de l'artiste assis non loin d'elle.En: She remembered the artist sitting not far from her.Fr: Après quelques tours dans le quartier bondé, elle aperçut le même carnet de croquis sur une table au café.En: After a few turns in the crowded neighborhood, she spotted the same sketchbook on a table at the café.Fr: En s'approchant, elle vit Théo qui riait doucement en contemplant son dessin.En: As she approached, she saw Théo laughing softly as he contemplated his drawing.Fr: « Alors, c'est vous le voleur de pain aux noix ?En: "So, you're the walnut bread thief?"Fr: », lança-t-elle en plaisantant.En: she jokingly announced.Fr: Théo leva le regard, un sourire sur les lèvres.En: Théo looked up, a smile on his lips.Fr: « Je suis coupable, mais c'était un accident délicieux, » répondit-il avec humour.En: "I'm guilty, but it was a delicious accident," he replied humorously.Fr: Ils échangèrent leurs baguettes sous le regard curieux des autres clients, et éclatèrent de rire devant l'absurdité de la situation.En: They exchanged their baguettes under the curious gaze of the other customers, and burst into laughter at the absurdity of the situation.Fr: Ensuite, ils partagèrent la même table, discutant de leurs passions respectives : Lucie, du monde de la cuisine, et Théo, de ses inspirations artistiques.En: Then, they shared the same table, discussing their respective passions: Lucie, the world of cooking, and Théo, his artistic inspirations.Fr: Très vite, ils décidèrent de collaborer : un article de blog détaillant leur drôle de mésaventure, accompagné de croquis de Théo.En: Very quickly, they decided to collaborate: a blog article detailing their funny mishap, accompanied by Théo's sketches.Fr: Cette rencontre imprévue changea les deux protagonistes.En: This unexpected encounter changed both protagonists.Fr: Lucie apprit à chérir les aventures inattendues, tandis que Théo savourait la spontanéité que la vie pouvait offrir.En: Lucie learned to cherish unexpected adventures, while Théo savored the spontaneity that life could offer.Fr: Et surtout, ils avaient gagné un nouvel ami, prêt à partager d'autres histoires et découvertes.En: And above all, they had gained a new friend, ready to share other stories and discoveries.Fr: Ce jour-là, le bruit du voisinage réjoui par la fête nationale se mêla aux rires joyeux de Lucie et Théo, tandis qu'ils se promettaient de nouvelles aventures dans cette ville pleine de surprises.En: That day, the noise of the neighborhood rejoicing in the national holiday mingled with the joyful laughter of Lucie and Théo, as they promised each other new adventures in this city full of surprises. Vocabulary Words:summer: l'éténeighborhood: le quartierfestivities: les festivitésblogger: la blogueusearoma: le parfumpastries: les viennoiseriesambiance: l'ambiancewalnut bread: le pain aux noixartist: l'artistesketchbook: le carnet de croquislaps: les genouxcapture: capturerfleeting: éphémèresgestures: les gestesmisunderstanding: le malentendudisaster: la catastrophefollowers: les abonnésincident: l'incidentcounter: le comptoirexchange: échangercurious gaze: le regard curieuxabsurdity: l'absurditépassions: les passionsspontaneity: la spontanéitéunexpected encounter: la rencontre imprévuediscoveries: les découvertesnational holiday: la fête nationalejoyful laughter: les rires joyeuxsurprises: les surprisescanopies: les auvents

Fluent Fiction - Italian: A Picture-Perfect Meeting: Love Blossoms in Firenze Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-07-16-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Il sole di Firenze splendeva luminoso su una stradina di ciottoli.En: The sole of Firenze shone brightly on a cobblestone street.It: Un piccolo caffè offriva riparo dall'estate calda.En: A small caffè offered refuge from the hot summer.It: Era un luogo accogliente, con tavoli di legno e decorazioni vintage.En: It was a welcoming place, with wooden tables and vintage decorations.It: Dentro, il suono delle tazze di caffè e il mormorio delle conversazioni creavano un'atmosfera intima.En: Inside, the sound of coffee cups and the murmur of conversations created an intimate atmosphere.It: Giulia era seduta a un tavolino vicino alla finestra.En: Giulia sat at a small table near the window.It: Guardava fuori, osservando i passanti.En: She watched outside, observing the passersby.It: Era un'artista appassionata di pitture rinascimentali.En: She was an artist passionate about Renaissance paintings.It: Era emozionata e nervosa.En: She was excited and nervous.It: Oggi avrebbe incontrato Matteo, il ragazzo con cui aveva parlato online.En: Today she would meet Matteo, the guy she had talked to online.It: Sperava di costruire una connessione reale.En: She hoped to build a real connection.It: Matteo arrivò poco dopo, con il suo zaino e la macchina fotografica.En: Matteo arrived shortly after, with his backpack and camera.It: Era calmo in apparenza, ma sentiva una certa pressione.En: He appeared calm, but felt a certain pressure.It: Voleva che Giulia si sentisse a suo agio e sperava che il loro incontro andasse bene.En: He wanted Giulia to feel comfortable and hoped their meeting would go well.It: "Buongiorno, Giulia," disse Matteo, sedendosi di fronte a lei.En: "Buongiorno, Giulia," said Matteo, sitting in front of her.It: "Ciao, Matteo," rispose Giulia con un sorriso timido.En: "Ciao, Matteo," replied Giulia with a shy smile.It: Parlarono del caffè, del tempo e delle cose semplici.En: They talked about the caffè, the weather, and simple things.It: Entrambi temevano i silenzi imbarazzanti.En: Both feared awkward silences.It: Il loro incontro sembrava un equilibrio delicato tra sincerità e piccole chiacchiere.En: Their meeting seemed a delicate balance between sincerity and small talk.It: Poi, Matteo prese coraggio.En: Then, Matteo gathered courage.It: Aprì il suo zaino e tirò fuori la macchina fotografica.En: He opened his backpack and took out the camera.It: "Ho scattato una foto di te mentre eri distratta," disse.En: "I took a photo of you while you were distracted," he said.It: Lo mostrò a Giulia.En: He showed it to Giulia.It: Nella foto, Giulia stava guardando lontano, verso la strada, persa nei suoi pensieri.En: In the photo, Giulia was looking away, toward the street, lost in her thoughts.It: Era un momento semplice, ma Matteo l'aveva trasformato in arte.En: It was a simple moment, but Matteo had transformed it into art.It: "È bellissima," disse Giulia, sorpresa.En: "It's beautiful," said Giulia, surprised.It: La foto catturava la sua essenza in modo che non aveva mai visto prima.En: The photo captured her essence in a way she had never seen before.It: Questo gesto aprì la porta a una conversazione più profonda.En: This gesture opened the door to a deeper conversation.It: Parlarono delle loro passioni.En: They talked about their passions.It: Lei raccontò delle sue visite agli Uffizi e delle sue opere preferite.En: She spoke about her visits to the Uffizi and her favorite works.It: Lui condivise storie di foto scattate nei vicoli silenziosi della città.En: He shared stories of photos taken in the city's quiet alleys.It: I loro occhi brillavano mentre esploravano sogni e visioni creative.En: Their eyes sparkled as they explored dreams and creative visions.It: Il tempo volò e presto fu ora di andare.En: Time flew, and soon it was time to go.It: Entrambi si alzarono, ma non prima di fare un piano per il futuro.En: They both stood up, but not before making a plan for the future.It: "Ci vediamo agli Uffizi sabato prossimo?"En: "Shall we meet at the Uffizi next Saturday?"It: propose Matteo.En: proposed Matteo.It: "Sì, mi piacerebbe molto," rispose Giulia con fiducia.En: "Yes, I would love that," replied Giulia with confidence.It: Lei si sentiva più sicura e aperta.En: She felt more secure and open.It: Matteo, incoraggiato dal successo del loro incontro, era pronto a rischiare di più nelle sue relazioni personali.En: Matteo, encouraged by the success of their meeting, was ready to take more risks in his personal relationships.It: Uscirono dal caffè, camminando insieme per la strada.En: They left the caffè, walking together along the street.It: Il sole di Firenze li avvolgeva, e la città sembrava più luminosa.En: The sole of Firenze enveloped them, and the city seemed brighter.It: Mentre i passanti andavano avanti e indietro, due giovani artisti avevano trovato una connessione genuina sotto il cielo azzurro.En: While passersby went back and forth, two young artists had found a genuine connection under the blue sky.It: E questo era solo l'inizio della loro storia.En: And this was only the beginning of their story. Vocabulary Words:the cobblestone: il ciottolothe refuge: il riparothe decoration: la decorazionethe murmur: il mormoriothe atmosphere: l'atmosferathe passerby: il passantethe artist: l'artistathe pressure: la pressioneawkward: imbarazzantethe silence: il silenziothe balance: l'equilibriothe essence: l'essenzathe gesture: il gestothe visit: la visitathe alley: il vicoloto explore: esplorarethe dream: il sognoto sparkle: brillarethe plan: il pianothe confidence: la fiduciato encourage: incoraggiarethe risk: il rischioto envelop: avvolgerethe connection: la connessionegenuine: genuinoto observe: osservarethe Renaissance: il Rinascimentothe conversation: la conversazionethe camera: la macchina fotograficathe courage: il coraggio

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Crafting Culture: Esteban & Mariana's Market Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-07-16-22-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: El sol apenas empezaba a asomarse sobre La Paz, iluminando las calles con una luz suave y dorada.En: The sun was just beginning to peek over La Paz, illuminating the streets with a soft, golden light.Es: El mercado callejero se llenaba de vida poco a poco.En: The street market filled with life little by little.Es: Bajo el cielo gris del invierno, Esteban y Mariana ajustaban los últimos detalles de su puesto.En: Under the gray winter sky, Esteban and Mariana were putting the finishing touches on their stall.Es: Colocaban con orgullo sus artesanías: tejidos de alpaca, joyas de plata, y pequeñas figuras de cerámica, cada pieza contaba una historia de tradición y habilidad.En: They proudly displayed their crafts: alpaca textiles, silver jewelry, and small ceramic figures, each piece telling a story of tradition and skill.Es: "Debemos mover rápido", sugirió Mariana, sus manos ágiles al organizar las mercancías.En: "We need to be quick," suggested Mariana, her hands agile as she organized the merchandise.Es: "Hoy es un buen día para captar más clientes."En: "Today is a good day to attract more customers."Es: Esteban, con una sonrisa serena, observaba a la multitud que comenzaba a llenar el mercado.En: Esteban, with a serene smile, watched the crowd that began to fill the market.Es: "La gente viene por nuestras historias, por nuestra cultura", decía él con un entusiasmo contagioso.En: "People come for our stories, for our culture," he said with contagious enthusiasm.Es: "El precio no lo es todo."En: "Price isn't everything."Es: Mariana asintió, aunque sabía que la competencia era feroz.En: Mariana nodded, although she knew the competition was fierce.Es: Un nuevo vendedor a unas filas de distancia había comenzado a ofrecer productos similares, pero a precios más bajos.En: A new vendor a few rows away had begun offering similar products, but at lower prices.Es: Sus artesanías, aunque menos detalladas, atraían a los compradores rápidos.En: Their crafts, though less detailed, attracted quick buyers.Es: El día transcurría, y aunque algunos curiosos se detenían en su puesto, las ventas eran lentas.En: The day went on, and although some curious people stopped by their stall, sales were slow.Es: Mariana hablaba suave con Esteban, susurrándole sus inquietudes sobre las finanzas y el crecimiento del negocio.En: Mariana spoke softly with Esteban, whispering her concerns about finances and business growth.Es: "Tal vez debamos bajar los precios o diversificar", sugirió ella, su tono reflexivo.En: "Maybe we should lower the prices or diversify," she suggested, her tone reflective.Es: Esteban negó con la cabeza.En: Esteban shook his head.Es: "Tengo otra idea.En: "I have another idea.Es: Podemos atraer a la gente de otra forma.En: We can attract people in another way.Es: Ofrecemos talleres gratis.En: We offer free workshops.Es: Les mostramos cómo hacer algunas de nuestras piezas.En: We show them how to make some of our pieces.Es: Les enseñamos el valor verdadero de nuestro trabajo."En: We teach them the true value of our work."Es: Mariana, un poco escéptica, accedió.En: Mariana, a bit skeptical, agreed.Es: La tarde vino con vientos fríos que descendían del Altiplano, y de pronto, un fuerte temporal de invierno azotó el mercado.En: The afternoon came with cold winds descending from the Altiplano, and suddenly, a strong winter storm struck the market.Es: Las ráfagas de viento eran poderosas, levantando el polvo y amenazando con voltear los puestos.En: The gusts of wind were powerful, lifting dust and threatening to overturn the stalls.Es: Esteban y Mariana se apresuraron a proteger sus cosas.En: Esteban and Mariana hurried to protect their things.Es: Los manteles coloridos volaban y algunas piezas de cerámica comenzaron a caer del puesto.En: The colorful tablecloths flew, and some ceramic pieces started to fall from the stall.Es: Sin embargo, trabajando juntos, consiguieron salvar lo más preciado.En: However, working together, they managed to save the most precious items.Es: Usaron lonas para cubrir sus artesanías y se aseguraron de que todo quedara bien atado.En: They used tarps to cover their crafts and ensured everything was well-secured.Es: Cuando el temporal finalmente se calmó, el sol reapareció, cálido y tranquilizador.En: When the storm finally subsided, the sun reappeared, warm and reassuring.Es: La pareja, exhausta pero agradecida, se sentó un momento para recuperar el aliento.En: The couple, exhausted but grateful, sat for a moment to catch their breath.Es: Ambos compartieron una mirada de complicidad; habían superado la crisis juntos, y con ello, sus prioridades se renovaron.En: They shared a look of complicity; they had overcome the crisis together, and with it, their priorities were renewed.Es: Esteban entendió entonces que adaptarse era crucial.En: Esteban then understood that adapting was crucial.Es: Propuso a Mariana no solo seguir con los talleres, sino también preparar una pequeña exposición itinerante.En: He proposed to Mariana not only to continue with the workshops but also to prepare a small traveling exhibition.Es: Mariana, por su parte, comenzó a ver más allá de los números.En: Mariana, for her part, began to see beyond the numbers.Es: Aprendió a valorar cada historia contada por sus productos.En: She learned to value each story told by their products.Es: Decidió que, a partir de ahora, la narrativa cultural también formaría parte de su estrategia de ventas.En: She decided that from now on, cultural narrative would also be part of their sales strategy.Es: Cuando el mercado cerró sus puertas por la noche, un nuevo día ya se vislumbraba en el horizonte.En: When the market closed its doors for the night, a new day was already on the horizon.Es: La luna iluminaba la ciudad, y los sonidos del mercado quedaban atrás.En: The moon illuminated the city, and the sounds of the market faded away.Es: Esteban y Mariana regresaban a casa con una nueva esperanza y un plan renovado, juntos en su misión de compartir su herencia con el mundo.En: Esteban and Mariana returned home with new hope and a renewed plan, together in their mission to share their heritage with the world. Vocabulary Words:to peek: asomarsethe stall: el puestothe crafts: las artesaníasto attract: captarcustomers: clientesserene: serenaenthusiasm: entusiasmofierce: ferozthe vendor: el vendedorto diversify: diversificarworkshops: talleresthe true value: el valor verdaderoskeptical: escépticastorm: el temporalgusts: las ráfagasto ensure: asegurarseto subside: calmarsereassuring: tranquilizadorcomplicity: complicidadto adapt: adaptarseitinerant: itinerantebeyond: más allá destrategy: estrategiahorizon: el horizonteto fade away: quedar atrásto catch their breath: recuperar el alientorenewed: renovadoheritage: herenciathe market: el mercadocraftsmanship: habilidad

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: From Beaches to Breakthroughs: Barcelona's Startup Heroine Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-07-15-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El sol tombava darrere de l'horitzó, acolorint el cel amb tons daurats sobre la platja de Barcelona.En: The sun was setting behind the horizon, painting the sky with golden hues over the beach of Barcelona.Ca: L'incubadora de startup tecnològiques bullia d'emoció i nervis.En: The startup incubator buzzed with excitement and nerves.Ca: Joves emprenedors es reunien en petits grups, preparant els seus últims retocs, mentre les ones del mar trencaven suaument a la sorra darrere d'ells.En: Young entrepreneurs gathered in small groups, preparing their final touches, as the sea waves gently broke on the sand behind them.Ca: Júlia estava dreta, mirant per la finestra gran de l'incubadora.En: Júlia was standing, looking out of the large window of the incubator.Ca: Havia estat treballant incansablement en la seva aplicació durant mesos.En: She had been working tirelessly on her application for months.Ca: Aquesta aplicació, segons ella, canviaria la manera com les comunitats es connectaven i compartien recursos.En: This application, according to her, would change the way communities connect and share resources.Ca: La seva passió era clarament visible, però també ho eren els seus nervis.En: Her passion was clearly visible, but so were her nerves.Ca: "Oriol, estic molt nerviosa", va dir a Oriol, el seu amic de confiança i desenvolupador experimentat.En: "Oriol, I'm so nervous," she said to Oriol, her trusted friend and experienced developer.Ca: Ell sempre havia estat escèptic sobre l'èxit de l'aplicació de Júlia, però sabia el molt que significava per a ella.En: He had always been skeptical about the success of Júlia's application, but he knew how much it meant to her.Ca: "No et preocupis, Júlia", va respondre Oriol, acariciant el seu braç.En: "Don't worry, Júlia," Oriol responded, patting her arm.Ca: "Has treballat molt dur. I la teva aplicació és estupenda."En: "You've worked very hard. And your app is amazing."Ca: A la distància, Montserrat, la competidora més ferotge de Júlia, conversava animadament amb alguns inversors.En: In the distance, Montserrat, Júlia's fiercest competitor, was chatting animatedly with some investors.Ca: Era coneguda per la seva enginy i les seves connexions, i mai s'estava per trobar clients o finançament.En: She was known for her ingenuity and connections and was never shy about finding clients or funding.Ca: La presència de Montserrat només servia per augmentar la pressió sobre Júlia.En: The presence of Montserrat only served to increase the pressure on Júlia.Ca: Avui era el gran dia: la competició de pitch.En: Today was the big day: the pitch competition.Ca: Júlia sabia que les preguntes dels jutges serien dures.En: Júlia knew that the judges' questions would be tough.Ca: Calia impressionar-los.En: She needed to impress them.Ca: La seva aplicació no era només un producte tecnològic; tenia un impacte social únic.En: Her application was not just a tech product; it had a unique social impact.Ca: Això va ser el que va decidir emfatitzar en el seu discurs, enlloc de centrar-se només en les característiques tècniques.En: This is what she decided to emphasize in her speech, instead of focusing solely on the technical features.Ca: Quan va arribar la seva torn, Júlia va pujar a l'escenari.En: When her turn came, Júlia took the stage.Ca: Però dins del seu cap, els dubtes començaven a hissar-se com onades tempestuoses.En: But inside her head, doubts began to rise like stormy waves.Ca: Tanmateix, el suport d'Oriol des de la multitud i una ràpida mirada cap a la posta de sol va encoratjar-la a continuar.En: Yet, the support from Oriol in the crowd and a quick glance at the sunset encouraged her to continue.Ca: "La meva aplicació farà que les comunitats es reuneixin, compartint més del que qualsevol dispositiu mai no podria oferir", va dir, deixant de banda la seva presentació preconstruïda i parlant espontàniament des del cor.En: "My application will bring communities together, sharing more than any device could ever offer," she said, ditching her pre-made presentation and speaking spontaneously from the heart.Ca: Va explicar com un simple gest podria ajudar persones reals en temps reals.En: She explained how a simple gesture could help real people in real-time.Ca: El silenci omplia la sala quan va acabar.En: Silence filled the room when she finished.Ca: Els jutges van quedar bocabadats, i el públic també.En: The judges were amazed, and so was the audience.Ca: Va ser un moment màgic, enriquit amb la força de l'emoció genuïna.En: It was a magical moment, enriched with the force of genuine emotion.Ca: Quan van anunciar el guanyador, el nom de Júlia va ressonar per tota la sala.En: When they announced the winner, Júlia's name echoed throughout the room.Ca: Ella havia guanyat.En: She had won.Ca: El seu cor bategava ràpidament mentre aixecava el trofeu, amb Oriol aplaudint amb força al seu costat i Montserrat mirant-la amb sorpresa.En: Her heart was beating fast as she raised the trophy, with Oriol clapping loudly by her side and Montserrat looking at her in surprise.Ca: Aquesta victòria va canviar a Júlia.En: This victory changed Júlia.Ca: No només li va donar el finançament i la mentoria que necessitava, sinó que li va donar una confiança renovada en la seva visió.En: It not only gave her the funding and mentorship she needed but also renewed her confidence in her vision.Ca: Va adonar-se del valor de perseverar davant els dubtes i la competència ferotge.En: She realized the value of persevering in the face of doubts and fierce competition.Ca: Mentre el vespre feia pas a la nit, Júlia va saber que aquell era només el començament d'un nou capítol.En: As evening turned to night, Júlia knew that this was just the beginning of a new chapter.Ca: Havent conquerit els seus temors i onades de dubte, es va comprometre a seguir endavant amb més força que mai.En: Having conquered her fears and waves of doubt, she was determined to move forward with more strength than ever.Ca: La ciutat de Barcelona, amb la seva energia inacabable, seria el teló de fons perfecte per al seu viatge.En: The city of Barcelona, with its endless energy, would be the perfect backdrop for her journey. Vocabulary Words:the horizon: l'horitzógolden hues: tons dauratsthe incubator: l'incubadoraexcitement: emocióthe nerves: els nervisgently: suaumenttirelessly: incansablementthe application: l'aplicacióresources: recursosvisibly: claramenttrusted: de confiançaskeptical: escèpticsuccess: èxitpatting: acariciantthe distance: la distànciathe competitor: la competidoraingenuity: enginyconnections: connexionsthe pitch competition: la competició de pitchthe judges: els jutgestough: duresthe stage: l'escenaristormy waves: onades tempestuosesencouraged: encoratjadaspontaneously: espontàniamentsilence: el silenciamazed: bocabadatsthe audience: el públicgenuine emotion: emoció genuïnathe trophy: el trofeu

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Tulip Fields & Truth: A Journey to Friendship's Core Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-07-14-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De zon stond hoog aan de hemel boven Nederland, terwijl Sander, Nina en Koen zich in hun auto door het platteland begaven.En: The sun stood high in the sky above Nederland, while Sander, Nina, and Koen made their way through the countryside in their car.Nl: De lucht was gevuld met de zoete geur van bloeiende tulpen.En: The air was filled with the sweet scent of blooming tulips.Nl: Langs de weg stonden eindeloze rijen tulpenvelden in rood, geel en roze, een schitterend gezicht dat iedereen betoverde.En: Along the road stood endless rows of tulip fields in red, yellow, and pink—a dazzling sight that enchanted everyone.Nl: Heel Nederland stond bekend om zijn mooie bloemen en de drie vrienden wilden er alles van zien.En: All of Nederland was known for its beautiful flowers, and the three friends wanted to see everything.Nl: Zonlicht danste vrolijk door de ramen van de open auto.En: Sunlight danced merrily through the windows of the open car.Nl: Sander zat achter het stuur, zijn haren wapperden in de zachte zomerbries.En: Sander was behind the wheel, his hair waving in the gentle summer breeze.Nl: Maar zijn handen grepen het stuur iets te stevig vast.En: But his hands gripped the steering wheel a bit too tightly.Nl: Achter zijn glimlach schuilde een ander verhaal.En: Behind his smile lay another story.Nl: Sander was altijd een durfal geweest, bereid om nieuwe avonturen aan te gaan.En: Sander had always been a daredevil, willing to embark on new adventures.Nl: Maar de laatste tijd voelde hij zich soms zwak en duizelig.En: But lately, he sometimes felt weak and dizzy.Nl: Vandaag wilde hij zich geen zorgen maken.En: Today he didn't want to worry.Nl: Vandaag ging om vrijheid en plezier, samen met zijn beste vrienden.En: Today was about freedom and fun, together with his best friends.Nl: "Geweldig, kijk daar!" riep Koen enthousiast, wijzend naar een veld vol kleurrijke bloemen.En: "Amazing, look there!" exclaimed Koen enthusiastically, pointing to a field full of colorful flowers.Nl: Nina maakte foto's, haar camera klikte vrolijk en vangen al de pracht van de natuur.En: Nina took photos, her camera clicking cheerfully, capturing all the splendor of nature.Nl: Plotseling voelde Sander zich licht in het hoofd.En: Suddenly, Sander felt lightheaded.Nl: Zweet parelde op zijn voorhoofd.En: Sweat beaded on his forehead.Nl: De wereld rondom hem leek te draaien.En: The world around him seemed to spin.Nl: Zijn hart klopte in zijn keel.En: His heart pounded in his throat.Nl: “Oh nee," dacht hij, "niet nu!”En: “Oh no," he thought, "not now!”Nl: Met zijn ogen op de weg gefocust, probeerde hij zijn adem rustig te houden.En: With his eyes focused on the road, he tried to keep his breathing steady.Nl: Het duizelige gevoel werd echter sterker.En: However, the dizzy feeling grew stronger.Nl: Sander wist dat hij iets moest doen.En: Sander knew he had to do something.Nl: Met een trillende stem riep hij: “Ik moet stoppen.”En: With a trembling voice, he called out, “I need to stop.”Nl: Nina en Koen keken verward op.En: Nina and Koen looked up, confused.Nl: Zonder aarzeling stuurde Sander de auto naar de kant van de weg, vlak naast een prachtig glanzend veld tulpen.En: Without hesitation, Sander steered the car to the side of the road, right next to a beautifully shimmering field of tulips.Nl: Zodra de auto stilstond, sloot hij zijn ogen en ademde diep in en uit.En: As soon as the car stopped, he closed his eyes and took deep breaths.Nl: "Sander, gaat het wel?" vroeg Nina bezorgd, terwijl ze hem een fles water aanbood.En: "Sander, are you okay?" Nina asked worriedly, offering him a bottle of water.Nl: Koen knielde naast hem, zijn hand geruststellend op Sanders schouder.En: Koen knelt beside him, placing a reassuring hand on Sander's shoulder.Nl: "Ik, ehm... ik voel me niet zo goed," gaf Sander schoorvoetend toe.En: "I, um... I don't feel so well," Sander admitted reluctantly.Nl: De woorden voelden zwaar in zijn mond, maar ze waren ook een opluchting.En: The words felt heavy in his mouth, but they were also a relief.Nl: Het was een opluchting om eindelijk de waarheid te vertellen.En: It was a relief to finally tell the truth.Nl: "Het gebeurt de laatste tijd vaker."En: "It happens more often lately."Nl: Nina en Koen keken elkaar aan en toen weer naar Sander.En: Nina and Koen looked at each other and then back at Sander.Nl: “Je had het eerder moeten zeggen,” zei Koen zacht.En: “You should have told us earlier,” Koen said softly.Nl: "We zijn hier voor je, weet je."En: "We're here for you, you know."Nl: “We zijn vrienden,” vervolgde Nina met een glimlach.En: “We're friends,” continued Nina with a smile.Nl: “We kunnen even pauzeren en zien wat het beste is.En: “We can take a break and see what's best.Nl: Samen.”En: Together.”Nl: Met hun hulp klom Sander uit de auto.En: With their help, Sander climbed out of the car.Nl: Ze vonden een plek in de schaduw, tussen de tulpen.En: They found a spot in the shade, among the tulips.Nl: De warme aarde voelde rustgevend aan.En: The warm earth felt soothing.Nl: Rustig, omringd door de golvende bloemenzee, voelden de zorgen van de ochtend minder zwaar.En: Calmly, surrounded by the waving sea of flowers, the worries of the morning felt less heavy.Nl: De zon ging al wat lager hangen toen Sander eindelijk weer in de auto stapte.En: The sun hung a bit lower when Sander finally got back into the car.Nl: Hij keek zijn vrienden dankbaar aan.En: He looked at his friends gratefully.Nl: “Laten we het rustiger aan doen,” stelde hij voor.En: “Let's take it a bit easier,” he suggested.Nl: “Ik besef nu dat ik niet alles alleen hoef te doen.”En: “I realize now that I don't have to do everything alone.”Nl: Koen lachte en stak zijn duim op.En: Koen smiled and gave a thumbs-up.Nl: “We zijn bij je,” zei hij eenvoudig.En: “We're with you,” he said simply.Nl: Met hernieuwde energie reden ze verder, ingebed in de zoete geur van de tulpen.En: With renewed energy, they drove on, enveloped in the sweet scent of the tulips.Nl: Sander besefte dat zijn kwetsbaarheid geen teken van zwakte was, maar een brug naar de steun van zijn vrienden.En: Sander realized that his vulnerability was not a sign of weakness but a bridge to the support of his friends.Nl: Terwijl de zon langzaam daalde, begreep hij dat het soms oké is om even te stoppen, om opnieuw te beginnen met hernieuwd vertrouwen.En: As the sun slowly set, he understood that it's sometimes okay to stop for a moment, to start again with renewed confidence.Nl: En dat, deed hij, met Nina en Koen aan zijn zijde.En: And that is what he did, with Nina and Koen by his side. Vocabulary Words:countryside: plattelandenchanted: betoverdedazzling: schitterendbreeze: briesdaredevil: durfaladventures: avonturendizzy: duizeligexclaimed: rieplightheaded: licht in het hoofdbeaded: pareldefocused: gefocuststeady: rustigtrembling: trillendehesitation: aarzelingshimmering: glanzendworries: zorgenreassuring: geruststellendreluctantly: schoorvoetendtruth: waarheidoccasionally: af en toeknelt: knieldegrateful: dankbaarvulnerability: kwetsbaarheidweakness: zwaktebridge: brugsupport: steunpause: pauzerenrenewed: hernieuwdeconfidence: vertrouwensoothing: rustgevend

Fluent Fiction - French: Proving Strength: A Brother's Promise on Bastille Day Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-07-12-22-34-01-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Le soleil brillait fort en ce jour d'été, remplissant la ville de Paris de lumières et de couleurs éclatantes.En: The sun was shining brightly on this summer day, filling the city of Paris with light and vibrant colors.Fr: Pourtant, derrière les murs de l'Hôpital Saint-Antoine, l'atmosphère était tendue et silencieuse.En: However, behind the walls of l'Hôpital Saint-Antoine, the atmosphere was tense and silent.Fr: Luc, un jeune homme de vingt-cinq ans, se tenait dans le couloir, ses mains moites de nervosité.En: Luc, a young man of twenty-five, stood in the hallway, his hands moist with nervousness.Fr: C'était le jour de la chirurgie d'Aline, sa sœur cadette.En: It was the day of Aline's surgery, his younger sister.Fr: Elle l'avait toujours admiré, même quand il se sentait insuffisant à côté de ses frères et sœurs plus brillants.En: She had always admired him, even when he felt inadequate next to his more accomplished siblings.Fr: Les célébrations de la Fête Nationale résonnaient à l'extérieur, mélodies et rires flottant dans l'air chaud de juillet.En: The celebrations of la Fête Nationale echoed outside, melodies and laughter floating in the warm July air.Fr: Mais pour Luc, tout cela semblait lointain.En: But for Luc, it all seemed distant.Fr: Il avait pris une décision.En: He had made a decision.Fr: Aujourd'hui, il prouverait à sa famille qu'il pouvait être une personne responsable, une personne sur laquelle Aline pouvait compter.En: Today, he would prove to his family that he could be a responsible person, someone Aline could rely on.Fr: Aline était allongée sur un lit d'hôpital, son visage marqué par une légère inquiétude mais un sourire déterminé.En: Aline was lying on a hospital bed, her face marked by slight worry but a determined smile.Fr: Luc lui tenait la main, promettant de ne pas partir jusqu'à ce qu'elle soit réveillée et en sécurité.En: Luc held her hand, promising not to leave until she was awake and safe.Fr: Les parents de Luc étaient présents, assis sur des chaises en plastique avec une expression sceptique gravée sur le visage.En: Luc's parents were present, sitting on plastic chairs with a skeptical expression etched on their faces.Fr: Luc sentait le poids de leurs doutes, mais il avait fait son choix.En: Luc felt the weight of their doubts, but he had made his choice.Fr: Alors que les minutes passaient, une tension palpable s'installait.En: As the minutes passed, a palpable tension settled in.Fr: "Luc, tu es sûr de pouvoir gérer ça ?"En: "Luc, are you sure you can handle this?"Fr: demanda sa mère avec une voix tremblante.En: his mother asked with a trembling voice.Fr: Luc prit une grande inspiration.En: Luc took a deep breath.Fr: "Oui, maman.En: "Yes, mom.Fr: Je sais que vous pensez que je suis irresponsable.En: I know you think I'm irresponsible.Fr: Mais Aline compte sur moi.En: But Aline counts on me.Fr: Je veux être là pour elle."En: I want to be there for her."Fr: Les paroles sortirent avant qu'il ne puisse les retenir, son cœur battant à tout rompre sous les battements festifs du tambour de la journée.En: The words came out before he could hold them back, his heart pounding in tune with the festive drumbeats of the day.Fr: Ses parents s'échangèrent un regard, surpris par sa détermination nouvelle.En: His parents exchanged a look, surprised by his newfound determination.Fr: Lorsque les portes de la salle d'opération se refermèrent derrière Aline, Luc resta debout, seul.En: When the doors of the operating room closed behind Aline, Luc remained standing, alone.Fr: Le silence autour était presque oppressant, mais quelque chose avait changé en lui.En: The silence around was almost oppressive, but something had changed in him.Fr: C'était comme si un poids invisible avait quitté ses épaules.En: It was as if an invisible weight had left his shoulders.Fr: Les heures passèrent lentement, mais Luc resta fidèle à sa promesse.En: The hours passed slowly, but Luc stayed true to his promise.Fr: Il se remémorait les rires partagés avec Aline, les moments simples qui témoignaient de leur lien.En: He recalled the laughter shared with Aline, the simple moments that witnessed their bond.Fr: Il savait qu'elle avait besoin de lui.En: He knew she needed him.Fr: Finalement, le chirurgien apparut, souriant.En: Finally, the surgeon appeared, smiling.Fr: "La chirurgie s'est bien passée.En: "The surgery went well.Fr: Aline va se réveiller sous peu."En: Aline will wake up shortly."Fr: Luc sentit un soulagement envahir son corps.En: Luc felt a wave of relief wash over his body.Fr: Quand Aline ouvrit les yeux, le visage souriant de Luc fut le premier visage qu'elle vit.En: When Aline opened her eyes, Luc's smiling face was the first she saw.Fr: "Je suis là, Aline.En: "I'm here, Aline.Fr: Je te l'avais promis."En: I promised you."Fr: Elle lui serra la main faiblement, un sourire lumineux illuminant son visage fatigué.En: She weakly squeezed his hand, a bright smile illuminating her tired face.Fr: Ce jour-là, Luc ne gagna pas seulement le respect de sa famille, mais aussi une confiance en lui qu'il n'avait jamais ressentie auparavant.En: That day, Luc not only gained his family's respect but also a self-confidence he had never felt before.Fr: Pour la première fois, il se sentit à sa place, comme un pilier pour sa sœur bien-aimée.En: For the first time, he felt he belonged, like a pillar for his beloved sister.Fr: Et alors que la nuit tombait, les feux d'artifice de la Bastille illuminaient le ciel parisien, Luc savait que sa vie avait changé pour le mieux.En: And as night fell, the Bastille fireworks lit up the Parisian sky, Luc knew his life had changed for the better. Vocabulary Words:the atmosphere: l'atmosphèrethe hallway: le couloirmoist: moitenervousness: la nervositéthe doubt: le douteresponsible: responsableto rely on: compter surto admire: admirerpalpable: palpabletense: tenduoppressive: oppressantinsufficient: insuffisantthe expression: l'expressionto resonate: résonnerto witness: témoignerdetermined: déterminéthe chair: la chaiseto handle: gérerto hold back: retenirthe promise: la promessethe surgeon: le chirurgiento appear: apparaîtreto illuminate: illuminerthe relief: le soulagementto squeeze: serrerto change: changerskeptical: sceptiqueto gain: gagnerthe determination: la déterminationthe bond: le lien

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: A Family Adventure: Finding Unity in Barcelona's Depths Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-07-11-22-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: El sol de julio calentaba las calles de Barcelona, jugando con las sombras que se proyectaban sobre las aceras.En: The July sun warmed the streets of Barcelona, playing with the shadows cast on the sidewalks.Es: Diego, con una sonrisa nerviosa, miraba a su esposa, Sofia, y a su hijo, Carlos, de siete años, mientras caminaban hacia el Acuario de Barcelona.En: Diego, with a nervous smile, looked at his wife, Sofia, and his seven-year-old son, Carlos, as they walked towards the Acuario de Barcelona.Es: Las manos sudorosas de Diego agarraban la mochila llena de bocadillos y botellas de agua.En: Diego's sweaty hands gripped the backpack filled with sandwiches and water bottles.Es: Al llegar, el bullicio de familias y niños emocionados llenaba el aire.En: Upon arrival, the hustle and bustle of families and excited children filled the air.Es: Carlos tiraba de la mano de Diego, ansioso por comenzar la aventura.En: Carlos pulled at Diego's hand, eager to begin the adventure.Es: Entraron al acuario donde los colores azules y verdes del océano artificial los envolvieron de inmediato.En: They entered the aquarium where the blue and green hues of the artificial ocean immediately enveloped them.Es: Los peces nadaban con gracia, ajenos al mundo exterior.En: The fish swam gracefully, oblivious to the outside world.Es: —Mira, Carlos, estos son peces payaso, como Nemo —dijo Diego, intentando captar la atención de su hijo y al mismo tiempo, mirar a Sofia.En: “Look, Carlos, these are clownfish, like Nemo,” said Diego, trying to catch his son's attention while also glancing at Sofia.Es: Sofia sonreía distraídamente, pero su mente parecía estar en otro lugar.En: Sofia smiled distractedly, but her mind seemed to be elsewhere.Es: Los últimos meses habían sido un torbellino de trabajo y tareas diarias.En: The last few months had been a whirlwind of work and daily tasks.Es: Hoy, Diego deseaba cambiar esa rutina y crear recuerdos juntos.En: Today, Diego wanted to break that routine and create memories together.Es: El acuario estaba lleno.En: The aquarium was crowded.Es: Todos querían disfrutar del mar sin mojarse.En: Everyone wanted to enjoy the sea without getting wet.Es: Diego, decidido a unir a su familia, comenzó a compartir datos curiosos.En: Determined to bring his family closer, Diego began sharing interesting facts.Es: —Sofia, ¿sabías que las medusas son casi invisibles en el océano? —comentó.En: “Sofia, did you know that jellyfish are almost invisible in the ocean?” he remarked.Es: Sofia asintió, aunque su mirada vagaba por los tanques.En: Sofia nodded, although her gaze drifted across the tanks.Es: Cada "ven" y "mira" de Carlos los arrastraba de un lado a otro.En: Each "come" and "look" from Carlos pulled them from one side to the other.Es: Diego trataba de ver este desorden como una oportunidad para aprender y reír juntos, aunque a veces parecía que Sofia y Carlos estaban en sintonías diferentes.En: Diego tried to see this disarray as an opportunity to learn and laugh together, even if sometimes it seemed like Sofia and Carlos were on different wavelengths.Es: De repente, Diego notó que Carlos ya no estaba a su lado.En: Suddenly, Diego noticed that Carlos was no longer by his side.Es: El corazón de Diego dio un vuelco.En: Diego's heart skipped a beat.Es: —¡Carlos! —llamó, su voz mezclándose con el murmullo del lugar.En: “Carlos!” he called, his voice blending with the murmur of the place.Es: Sofia, sintiendo el mismo pánico, comenzó a buscar rápidamente a su hijo.En: Sofia, feeling the same panic, quickly began searching for their son.Es: La angustia unió sus esfuerzos.En: The anxiety united their efforts.Es: Se movieron juntos entre la multitud, llamando su nombre al unísono.En: They moved together through the crowd, calling his name in unison.Es: Toda la distancia emocional se evaporó en un instante ante la urgencia de encontrar a su hijo.En: All emotional distance evaporated in an instant at the urgency of finding their son.Es: Finalmente, lo vieron, maravillado frente a un tanque luminoso de medusas.En: Finally, they saw him, marveled in front of a luminous tank of jellyfish.Es: Las criaturas flotaban lentamente, iluminadas por luces brillantes, creando un espectáculo hipnotizante.En: The creatures floated slowly, illuminated by bright lights, creating a hypnotic spectacle.Es: Carlos, al notar a sus padres, corrió hacia ellos.En: Carlos, noticing his parents, ran towards them.Es: —¡Mira qué bonito, papá, mamá! —exclamó, sus ojos brillando de emoción.En: “Look how beautiful, dad, mom!” he exclaimed, his eyes shining with emotion.Es: Diego y Sofia se abrazaron, sintiendo una inmensa gratitud.En: Diego and Sofia hugged, feeling immense gratitude.Es: Las medusas seguían su danza tranquila detrás del vidrio, como si les recordaran la importancia de dejarse llevar juntos.En: The jellyfish continued their calm dance behind the glass, as if reminding them of the importance of going with the flow together.Es: En ese momento, Diego entendió que los momentos pequeños formaban los lazos más fuertes.En: In that moment, Diego understood that the small moments formed the strongest bonds.Es: Sofia, relajada, miró a Diego y sonrió.En: Sofia, relaxed, looked at Diego and smiled.Es: Sabía que, a pesar de las distracciones diarias, la familia era su faro en el tumultuoso mar de la vida.En: She knew that despite daily distractions, family was her beacon in the tumultuous sea of life.Es: Se alejaron del acuario cogidos de la mano, prometiéndose más días así, donde el ahora era el mejor lugar para estar, juntos.En: They left the aquarium hand in hand, promising more days like this, where the present moment was the best place to be, together. Vocabulary Words:the sidewalks: las acerasthe shadows: las sombrasthe backpack: la mochilathe sandwiches: los bocadillosthe hustle and bustle: el bulliciogracefully: con graciaoblivious: ajenosdistractedly: distraídamentethe whirlwind: el torbellinothe routine: la rutinacrowded: llenodetermined: decididocurious facts: datos curiososinvisible: invisiblethe disarray: el desordenwavelengths: sintoníasthe murmur: el murmullothe anxiety: la angustiathe efforts: los esfuerzosthe crowd: la multitudemotional distance: distancia emocionalluminous: luminosothe tank: el tanquehypnotic: hipnotizanteimmense gratitude: inmensa gratitudthe glass: el vidrioto go with the flow: dejarse llevarrelaxed: relajadathe beacon: el farothe tumultuous sea: el tumultuoso mar

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

Fluent Fiction - French: Mont Saint-Michel: A Summer Discovery of Friendship and History Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-07-07-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Mont Saint-Michel brillait sous le soleil d'été.En: Mont Saint-Michel glistened under the summer sun.Fr: Les élèves arrivaient dans un autobus, excités pour leur voyage scolaire de fin d'année.En: The students arrived in a bus, excited for their end-of-year school trip.Fr: Parmi eux se trouvaient Élodie, Luc, et Théodore.En: Among them were Élodie, Luc, and Théodore.Fr: Élodie regardait les tours majestueuses du Mont Saint-Michel avec des yeux éblouis.En: Élodie looked at the majestic towers of Mont Saint-Michel with dazzled eyes.Fr: Elle aimait l'histoire et connaissait chaque pierre du site.En: She loved history and knew every stone of the site.Fr: Élodie souhaitait partager sa passion avec ses camarades, mais elle craignait qu'ils la jugent ennuyeuse.En: Élodie wanted to share her passion with her classmates, but she was afraid they'd find her boring.Fr: Aujourd'hui, elle avait décidé d'être courageuse.En: Today, she decided to be brave.Fr: Elle prit une profonde inspiration et proposa un petit tour guidé aux élèves.En: She took a deep breath and proposed a small guided tour to the students.Fr: Luc, le comique de la classe, fit une grimace.En: Luc, the class clown, made a face.Fr: "Tu vas nous endormir avec tes histoires, Élodie !" dit-il en riant.En: "You're going to put us to sleep with your stories, Élodie!" he said, laughing.Fr: Élodie ignora le commentaire.En: Élodie ignored the comment.Fr: "Vous allez voir, c'est fascinant ! Suivez-moi," dit-elle d'une voix ferme.En: "You'll see, it's fascinating! Follow me," she said firmly.Fr: Théodore était déjà intéressé.En: Théodore was already interested.Fr: Il aimait capturer des moments uniques avec son appareil photo.En: He liked capturing unique moments with his camera.Fr: En marchant, Élodie montra des détails secrets du Mont : un passage caché, des sculptures oubliées…En: While walking, Élodie pointed out secret details of the Mont: a hidden passage, forgotten sculptures...Fr: Ses explications claires captaient l'attention de ses amis.En: Her clear explanations captured the attention of her friends.Fr: Même Luc sembla s'y intéresser, bien qu'il continua ses plaisanteries.En: Even Luc seemed interested, though he continued his jokes.Fr: Soudain, alors qu'ils traversaient une rue étroite, Luc fit une blague qui fit rire toute la classe.En: Suddenly, as they were crossing a narrow street, Luc made a joke that made the whole class laugh.Fr: Élodie se sentit frustrée.En: Élodie felt frustrated.Fr: Elle s'arrêta et le regarda droit dans les yeux.En: She stopped and looked him straight in the eye.Fr: "Luc, je sais que tu veux amuser la galerie, mais je peux partager quelque chose d'intéressant ? Le Mont a des histoires fascinantes qui méritent d'être entendues."En: "Luc, I know you want to entertain everyone, but can I share something interesting? The Mont has fascinating stories that deserve to be heard."Fr: Il y eut un silence.En: There was silence.Fr: Puis, à la surprise d'Élodie, Luc haussa les épaules.En: Then, to Élodie's surprise, Luc shrugged.Fr: "D'accord, continue," dit-il, un sourire sur les lèvres.En: "Alright, go on," he said, a smile on his lips.Fr: Encouragée, Élodie poursuivit son tour.En: Encouraged, Élodie continued her tour.Fr: Elle parla des rencontres médiévales, des chevaliers, et des marées extraordinaires qui isolent le Mont du continent.En: She spoke of medieval encounters, knights, and the extraordinary tides that isolate the Mont from the mainland.Fr: Théodore prenait des photos, capturant la magie du lieu.En: Théodore took photos, capturing the magic of the place.Fr: En fin de journée, le soleil se couchait sur le Mont Saint-Michel, offrant un spectacle de couleurs chaudes.En: By the end of the day, the sun was setting over Mont Saint-Michel, offering a show of warm colors.Fr: Élodie sourit en voyant ses camarades écouter avec intérêt.En: Élodie smiled as she saw her classmates listening with interest.Fr: Luc s'approcha.En: Luc approached.Fr: "Pas mal, Élodie," dit-il.En: "Not bad, Élodie," he said.Fr: "En fait, c'était cool."En: "Actually, it was cool."Fr: Élodie se sentit heureuse et acceptée.En: Élodie felt happy and accepted.Fr: Elle avait réussi non seulement à partager sa passion, mais aussi à se rapprocher de ses camarades.En: She had managed not only to share her passion but also to get closer to her classmates.Fr: Elle comprit que ses intérêts pouvaient créer des liens, pas des barrières.En: She understood that her interests could create connections, not barriers.Fr: Luc, Théodore, et Élodie quittèrent le Mont Saint-Michel en amis, avec un souvenir inoubliable de leur journée estivale.En: Luc, Théodore, and Élodie left Mont Saint-Michel as friends, with an unforgettable memory of their summer day. Vocabulary Words:the bus: l'autobusthe students: les élèvesthe class clown: le comique de la classemajestic: majestueusesinspiration: l'inspirationto propose: proposerguidance: guidéfirmly: d'une voix fermeclear explanations: les explications clairesattention: l'attentionto capture: capturersecret: secretsthe passage: le passagesculptures: les sculpturesfrustrated: frustréeto entertain: amuserfascinating: fascinantessilence: le silencethe shoulder: l'épauleto encourage: encouragermedieval meetings: les rencontres médiévalesthe knights: les chevaliersextraordinary tides: les marées extraordinairesto isolate: isolerthe mainland: le continentthe sun: le soleilthe sunset: le coucher du soleilthe show: le spectacleto approach: s'approcherto smile: sourire

Fluent Fiction - French: Parisian Stillness: Finding Art in Observation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-07-06-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Le soleil brille vivement sur Paris en ce jour d'été.En: The sun shines brightly over Paris on this summer day.Fr: C'est le jour de la fête nationale.En: It is the national holiday.Fr: Le Café de la Paix est animé.En: Le Café de la Paix is bustling.Fr: Les clients sont nombreux, heureux et bavardent avec enthousiasme.En: The customers are numerous, happy, and chatting with enthusiasm.Fr: Dans un coin, près de la fenêtre, Julien est assis, une béquille à ses côtés.En: In a corner, near the window, Julien is sitting, a crutch by his side.Fr: Son visage montre une légère grimace de douleur chaque fois qu'il bouge.En: His face shows a slight grimace of pain every time he moves.Fr: Julien est un jeune artiste.En: Julien is a young artist.Fr: Aujourd'hui, il doit faire face à un défi.En: Today, he must face a challenge.Fr: Sa cheville foulée le cloue sur place.En: His sprained ankle keeps him in place.Fr: Il regarde par la fenêtre, sa chaise orientée vers la rue où les passants se pressent pour les festivités.En: He looks out the window, his chair oriented towards the street where people are hurrying for the festivities.Fr: À l'intérieur, l'arôme des croissants chauds se mêle aux éclats de rire des clients.En: Inside, the aroma of warm croissants mingles with the bursts of laughter from the customers.Fr: Sophie, son amie dévouée, est à ses côtés.En: Sophie, his devoted friend, is by his side.Fr: « Ne t'inquiète pas, Julien.En: "Don't worry, Julien.Fr: Parfois, il faut rester immobile pour voir vraiment », dit-elle avec un sourire encourageant.En: Sometimes, you have to stay still to truly see," she says with an encouraging smile.Fr: Elle pose un café crème devant lui.En: She places a café crème in front of him.Fr: Sur une table voisine, Marc, son mentor, observe les gestes hésitants de Julien avec bienveillance.En: At a neighboring table, Marc, his mentor, observes Julien's hesitant gestures with kindness.Fr: « Observe, Julien.En: "Observe, Julien.Fr: L'inspiration ne réside pas seulement dans l'autre bout de la ville », conseille Marc en hochant la tête.En: Inspiration doesn't only reside on the other side of the city," advises Marc, nodding.Fr: Julien soupire, son cahier à dessin ouvert devant lui.En: Julien sighs, his sketchbook open before him.Fr: Il regarde la scène devant ses yeux : une famille en quête d'une table, une vieille femme avec son chien, un couple amoureux partageant un dessert.En: He looks at the scene before his eyes: a family searching for a table, an old woman with her dog, a couple in love sharing a dessert.Fr: Lentement, il commence à dessiner.En: Slowly, he begins to draw.Fr: Ses croquis capturent des moments, des expressions, des histoires.En: His sketches capture moments, expressions, stories.Fr: Au fur et à mesure que le jour cède la place à la nuit, les rues s'illuminent.En: As the day gives way to night, the streets light up.Fr: Les rires deviennent plus forts, remplis de joie.En: The laughter grows louder, filled with joy.Fr: Chaque table du café est occupée, chacune raconte une histoire unique.En: Every table at the café is occupied, each tells a unique story.Fr: Puis, cela arrive.En: Then, it happens.Fr: Les premières fusées éclatent dans le ciel, des éclats de couleurs jaillissent au-dessus de la tour Eiffel.En: The first fireworks burst into the sky, sprays of color erupt above the Eiffel Tower.Fr: Julien s'arrête, émerveillé.En: Julien pauses, amazed.Fr: Il prend son crayon et, malgré sa cheville, retrouve une énergie nouvelle.En: He takes his pencil and, despite his ankle, finds newfound energy.Fr: Les feux d'artifice dansent sur le papier avec vivacité.En: The fireworks dance on the paper with vivacity.Fr: Le temps s'arrête.En: Time stops.Fr: Julien capte chaque mouvement, chaque lumière éclatante.En: Julien captures every movement, every brilliant light.Fr: Il découvre l'étincelle de créativité qu'il cherchait.En: He discovers the spark of creativity he was seeking.Fr: Quand le spectacle s'achève, il repose son crayon, le cœur réjoui.En: When the show concludes, he sets down his pencil, his heart delighted.Fr: Julien sourit à Sophie et Marc.En: Julien smiles at Sophie and Marc.Fr: « J'ai trouvé ce que je cherchais.En: "I found what I was looking for.Fr: Merci de m'avoir montré que l'immobilité peut être une source d'inspiration.En: Thank you for showing me that stillness can be a source of inspiration."Fr: » Marc sourit, satisfait.En: Marc smiles, satisfied.Fr: « Très bien fait, Julien.En: "Very well done, Julien."Fr: » Ainsi, dans la douce clarté du Café de la Paix, Julien commence une nouvelle série de peintures, inspirée par ces moments observés.En: Thus, in the gentle light of Le Café de la Paix, Julien begins a new series of paintings, inspired by these observed moments.Fr: Ses esquisses racontent Paris d'une façon nouvelle.En: His sketches tell the story of Paris in a new way.Fr: Parfois, à travers le calme et la contemplation, le monde révèle ses plus belles histoires.En: Sometimes, through calm and contemplation, the world reveals its most beautiful stories. Vocabulary Words:the crutch: la béquillethe grimace: la grimaceslight: légèreto sprain: foulerthe ankle: la chevilleto mingle: se mêlerthe aroma: l'arômethe devoted friend: l'amie dévouéethe mentor: le mentorthe gesture: le gestethe inspiration: l'inspirationto sigh: soupirerthe sketchbook: le cahier à dessinthe sketch: le croquisto capture: capturerto illuminate: illumineramazed: émerveilléthe fireworks: les feux d'artificethe spark: l'étincellethe creativity: la créativitédelighted: réjouito set down: reposerto advise: conseillerdespite: malgréthe stillness: l'immobilitéthe burst: l'éclatto observe: observerhesitant: hésitantto discover: découvrirto nod: hocher

Fluent Fiction - French: Parisian Proposal: Love's Grand Gesture Under the Eiffel Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-07-03-22-34-01-fr Story Transcript:Fr: L'été à Paris est magique.En: Summer in Paris is magical.Fr: Les rues sont pleines de musique et de rires.En: The streets are filled with music and laughter.Fr: La Tour Eiffel se dresse fièrement au-dessus du Champ de Mars.En: The Eiffel Tower stands proudly above the Champ de Mars.Fr: Aujourd'hui, Émile a une mission spéciale.En: Today, Émile has a special mission.Fr: Il veut demander Juliette en mariage.En: He wants to ask Juliette to marry him.Fr: C'est bientôt le 14 juillet, la Fête Nationale.En: It's almost the 14th of July, the Bastille Day.Fr: L'ambiance est excitante, et les préparatifs pour les feux d'artifice sont partout.En: The atmosphere is exciting, and preparations for the fireworks are everywhere.Fr: Émile est debout, légèrement nerveux.En: Émile stands slightly nervous.Fr: Il a les mains moites à l'idée de parler en public.En: The thought of speaking in public makes his hands sweaty.Fr: Cependant, il sait que c'est le moment parfait.En: However, he knows this is the perfect moment.Fr: Claire, leur amie charmante et pleine de vie, est là pour l'aider.En: Claire, their lively and charming friend, is there to help him.Fr: Elle a promis de rendre ce jour inoubliable.En: She has promised to make this day unforgettable.Fr: Malgré ses réserves, Émile a laissé Claire organiser la journée.En: Despite his hesitations, Émile has let Claire organize the day.Fr: Elle a une personnalité pétillante qui attire l'attention, ce qui inquiète Émile un peu.En: She has a sparkling personality that attracts attention, which worries Émile a little.Fr: Ils arrivent ensemble à la Tour Eiffel.En: They arrive together at the Eiffel Tower.Fr: Claire propose de prendre d'abord un café.En: Claire suggests grabbing a coffee first.Fr: Juliette accepte, souriante, sans savoir ce qui l'attend.En: Juliette agrees with a smile, unaware of what awaits her.Fr: Le soleil brille, les touristes prennent des photos.En: The sun is shining, tourists are taking photos.Fr: L'air est léger, tout semble en place.En: The air is light, everything seems in place.Fr: Après le café, ils se promènent sur le Champ de Mars.En: After the coffee, they stroll across the Champ de Mars.Fr: Encore une fois, Émile sent son cœur battre vite dans sa poitrine.En: Once again, Émile feels his heart beating fast in his chest.Fr: Claire, voyant l'hésitation d'Émile, décide d'attirer l'attention.En: Claire, noticing Émile's hesitation, decides to draw attention.Fr: Elle commence à chanter doucement, puis plus fort.En: She starts singing softly, then louder.Fr: Une petite foule se forme autour d'eux, attirée par la voix de Claire.En: A small crowd gathers around them, attracted by Claire's voice.Fr: C'est le moment.En: This is the moment.Fr: Émile prend une grande inspiration.En: Émile takes a deep breath.Fr: Il s'agenouille devant Juliette.En: He kneels in front of Juliette.Fr: La foule murmure, intriguée.En: The crowd murmurs, intrigued.Fr: Dans la lumière dorée du crépuscule, Émile sort une petite boîte.En: In the golden light of sunset, Émile brings out a small box.Fr: "Juliette, veux-tu m'épouser ?"En: "Juliette, will you marry me?"Fr: demande-t-il, une lueur d'espoir dans les yeux.En: he asks, a glimmer of hope in his eyes.Fr: Juliette est surprise.En: Juliette is surprised.Fr: Elle met une main sur sa bouche.En: She puts a hand over her mouth.Fr: Les yeux brillants, elle répond joyeusement : "Oui, Émile, oui !"En: Her eyes shining, she joyfully replies: "Yes, Émile, yes!"Fr: La foule applaudit et Claire rayonne de fierté.En: The crowd applauds and Claire beams with pride.Fr: Les premiers feux d'artifice illuminent le ciel derrière la Tour Eiffel.En: The first fireworks light up the sky behind the Eiffel Tower.Fr: Émile réalise quelque chose d'important.En: Émile realizes something important.Fr: Malgré ses craintes, il comprit que l'éclat de Claire n'avait pas éclipsé sa sincérité.En: Despite his fears, he understood that Claire's brilliance hadn't overshadowed his sincerity.Fr: L'amour a triomphé, et le jour restera gravé dans leurs mémoires.En: Love had triumphed, and the day would remain etched in their memories.Fr: Ils s'embrassent sous les étoiles, avec la Ville Lumière comme témoin.En: They kiss under the stars, with the City of Light as their witness.Fr: Leurs amis, les inconnus autour, tous célèbrent cet amour naissant.En: Their friends, the strangers around them, all celebrate this blossoming love.Fr: Émile ressentait enfin une paix intérieure et était reconnaissant d'avoir partagé ce moment avec Claire et surtout Juliette.En: Émile finally felt an inner peace and was grateful to have shared this moment with Claire and especially Juliette. Vocabulary Words:the atmosphere: l'ambiancethe mission: la missionspecial: spécialethe preparations: les préparatifsslightly: légèrementnervous: nerveuxthe attention: l'attentionthe personality: la personnalitésparkling: pétillanteto stroll: se promenerthe hesitation: l'hésitationthe crowd: la fouleto kneel: s'agenouillerthe murmur: le murmureintrigued: intriguéethe sunset: le crépusculethe glimmer: la lueurto applaud: applaudirto beam: rayonnerthe pride: la fiertéthe sincerity: la sincéritéto triumph: triompherto etch: graverto kiss: s'embrasserthe witness: le témointhe friends: les amisthe stranger: l'inconnuthe inner peace: la paix intérieureto share: partagergrateful: reconnaissant

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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