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

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Winning Waves: Trust and Creativity by the Sea Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-06-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在南方的海滨城市，一所高中坐落于海岸边，学校的教室窗户可以看到蔚蓝的海洋。En: In a southern coastal city, a high school is located by the shore, where the classroom windows provide a view of the azure sea.Zh: 冬天的寒风轻轻拂过，校园里却洋溢着学生们对即将到来的寒假的憧憬。En: The winter wind gently breezes through, yet the campus is filled with the students' anticipation of the upcoming winter break.Zh: 今天是文学课的期末小组项目展示日。En: Today is the final group project presentation day for literature class.Zh: 每个小组都在增加最后的润饰，教室里充满了紧张而兴奋的气氛。En: Each group is adding the final touches, making the classroom atmosphere tense yet exciting.Zh: 李梅是这个项目的负责人，她性格认真，希望每次展示都能获得好成绩。En: Li Mei is the leader of this project; she is a serious person who hopes every presentation can earn good grades.Zh: 蒋国是她的组员，比较随性，喜欢创新。En: Jiang Guo is her team member, more laid-back and fond of innovation.Zh: "李梅，别担心，我们的项目很棒！”蒋国笑着说。En: "Li Mei, don't worry, our project is great!" Jiang Guo said with a smile.Zh: 他相信自己的创造力能为项目增色不少。En: He believes that his creativity can greatly enhance the project.Zh: 但是，李梅不放心。En: However, Li Mei wasn't at ease.Zh: 她觉得蒋国的创意太随意，可能会影响成绩。En: She felt that Jiang Guo's ideas were too casual and might affect their grade.Zh: 她说：“蒋国，这次项目很重要，我们必须小心，不然会扣分。”En: She said, "Jiang Guo, this project is important. We have to be careful, or we might lose points."Zh: 随着时间的推进，李梅决定跟随蒋国的建议，给他一些创作自由。En: As time went on, Li Mei decided to go along with Jiang Guo's suggestion and gave him some creative freedom.Zh: 她虽然内心依然紧张，但她告诉自己这是一个学习的机会。En: Although she still felt nervous inside, she told herself that this was a learning opportunity.Zh: 演示开始了，李梅和蒋国站在讲台前，几组同学和老师在下面等待着。En: The presentation began, with Li Mei and Jiang Guo standing at the podium while their classmates and teacher waited below.Zh: 李梅尽力流畅地讲述着项目内容，突然蒋国适时地插入了一个即兴的故事，这让所有人眼前一亮。En: Li Mei did her best to smoothly present the project content, and suddenly Jiang Guo spontaneously inserted an impromptu story, capturing everyone's attention.Zh: 教室里安静了一瞬间，然后爆发出掌声。En: The classroom fell silent for a moment and then erupted in applause.Zh: 老师也露出赞许的微笑，最终给予了他们高分。En: The teacher also showed a approving smile and ultimately awarded them high marks.Zh: 结束后，李梅感叹：“谢谢你，蒋国。你的创意真的很棒。”En: Afterward, Li Mei sighed, "Thank you, Jiang Guo. Your creativity is truly amazing."Zh: 蒋国拍拍李梅的肩膀说：“团队合作，信任很重要。”En: Jiang Guo patted Li Mei's shoulder and said, "Teamwork and trust are very important."Zh: 从这一刻起，李梅意识到信任和创造力的重要性，成功不单是分数的体现，也需要合作与创新。En: From that moment on, Li Mei realized the significance of trust and creativity; success is not solely based on grades but also requires collaboration and innovation.Zh: 随着海浪声的低语，她觉得心情格外轻松。En: With the whispering sound of the waves, she felt particularly at ease. Vocabulary Words:coastal: 海滨azure: 蔚蓝anticipation: 憧憬presentation: 展示tense: 紧张serious: 认真laid-back: 随性innovation: 创新spontaneously: 适时地impromptu: 即兴applause: 掌声trust: 信任creativity: 创造力collaboration: 合作whispering: 低语ease: 轻松located: 坐落于shore: 海岸边gently: 轻轻breezes: 拂过upcoming: 即将到来的final touches: 最后的润饰freedom: 自由opportunity: 机会smoothly: 流畅地capturing: 眼前一亮silent: 安静erupted: 爆发significance: 重要性solely: 单

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Awakening Memories in Budapest's Winter Calm Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-12-04-23-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A hó csendesen hullott Budapest utcáira.En: The snow quietly fell on the streets of Budapest.Hu: A kórház fehér épülete olvadó formákkal rajzolódott ki a téli tájban.En: The hospital's white building emerged with melting shapes in the winter landscape.Hu: Odabent a folyosókon a nővérek vidám piros sapkákkal járták körbe a betegeket.En: Inside, the corridors were filled with nurses wearing cheerful red hats visiting the patients.Hu: Mindenhol apró Mikulás-figurák díszítették a fali táblákat.En: Small Mikulás figures decorated the bulletin boards everywhere.Hu: Az ablakon át tökéletes kilátás nyílt a hóborította tetőkre.En: The windows provided a perfect view of the snow-covered roofs.Hu: Az egyik szoba azonban csendesen és magányosan állt.En: However, one room stood quietly and alone.Hu: Ebben a steril szobában, fehér falakkal körülvéve, Bálint éppen ébredezett.En: In this sterile room, surrounded by white walls, Bálint was just waking up.Hu: A feje még kissé kába volt.En: His head was still a bit foggy.Hu: Körülnézett, próbált emlékezni.En: He looked around, trying to remember.Hu: Ki is ő?En: Who was he?Hu: Mi történt vele?En: What happened to him?Hu: De semmi.En: But nothing came.Hu: Az emlékei, mint egy elfelejtett könyv lapjai, üresen tátongtak.En: His memories, like pages of a forgotten book, gaped empty.Hu: Az ajtó kitárult, és Katalin lépett be, a vidám nővér mosollyal az arcán.En: The door opened, and Katalin, the cheerful nurse, entered with a smile on her face.Hu: "Jó reggelt, Bálint!" köszöntötte vidáman.En: "Good morning, Bálint!" she greeted him cheerfully.Hu: "Ma van december hatodika, a Mikulás napja.En: "Today is December sixth, Mikulás day.Hu: Hogy érzi magát?"En: How do you feel?"Hu: Bálint tétován rápillantott.En: Bálint glanced at her hesitantly.Hu: "Nem emlékszem... mit kellene tennem vagy mondanom?"En: "I don't remember... what am I supposed to do or say?"Hu: Katalin higgadtan mosolygott.En: Katalin smiled calmly.Hu: "Csak pihenjen.En: "Just rest.Hu: Balesete volt.En: You had an accident.Hu: Időbe telik majd, hogy minden részlet helyreálljon."En: It will take time for everything to fall back into place."Hu: Napok teltek el.En: Days passed.Hu: Bálint minden reggel arra ébredt, hogy próbálta kirakni a puzzle darabkáit.En: Every morning, Bálint woke up trying to piece together the puzzle pieces.Hu: Egyik nap Gabor érkezett látogatóba, vidám barátja, akinek zöld sálja kiemelkedett a tél szürkeségében.En: One day, Gabor, his cheerful friend with a green scarf that stood out from the winter's grayness, came to visit.Hu: "Szia, Bálint!En: "Hi, Bálint!Hu: Hoztam pár sütit a Mikulástól!" vakarta a fejét, majd az asztalra tette az édességeket.En: I brought some cookies from Mikulás!" he scratched his head, then placed the sweets on the table.Hu: "Talán segít majd visszaidézni valamit."En: "Maybe it will help you remember something."Hu: Bálint bólintott, bár értetlenül.En: Bálint nodded, though he was confused.Hu: "Mesélj nekem, Gabor.En: "Tell me, Gabor.Hu: Milyen voltam?En: What was I like?Hu: Mit dolgoztam?"En: What did I do?"Hu: "Te, építész voltál," kezdte Gabor, "és volt egy csodálatos projekted.En: "You were an architect," Gabor began, "and you had a wonderful project.Hu: Valami új kulturális központról szól Budán."En: Something about a new cultural center in Buda."Hu: Gabor olyan melegséggel vette körül történeteivel, amelyek lassan betöltötték Bálint elméjét.En: Gabor's stories surrounded him with warmth, slowly filling Bálint's mind.Hu: Katalin is csatlakozott néha a beszélgetéshez, bár eleinte tartózkodóbb volt.En: Katalin sometimes joined the conversation, though she was more reserved at first.Hu: Bálint örült ennek a baráti körnek, akik megtanították bízni másokban.En: Bálint was happy with this circle of friends who taught him to trust others.Hu: Szent Miklós napján a kórház váratlanul otthonosnak tűnt, a folyosókat nevetés töltötte be.En: On Saint Miklós Day, the hospital unexpectedly felt like home, and laughter filled the corridors.Hu: Gabor újabb történetet hozott, egy gyerekkori Mikulás-ünnepről.En: Gabor brought another story, about a childhood Mikulás celebration.Hu: Ahogy mesélt, egy emlék viharként sírt fel Bálint gondolataiban.En: As he told it, a memory roared like a storm in Bálint's thoughts.Hu: Egy könyv, amit gyerekkorában látott, egy híres épület különleges formáját tartalmazta.En: A book he had seen in his childhood contained the special shape of a famous building.Hu: Megértette, hogy a tervezett központ alapítványi alakja hasonló volt ehhez a régi ötlethez.En: He realized that the foundation form of the planned center was similar to this old idea.Hu: "Ez az!En: "That's it!Hu: Emlékszem!" kiáltott fel örömmel.En: I remember!" he exclaimed joyfully.Hu: Arcán csodálatos mosoly derengett.En: A wonderful smile spread across his face.Hu: "A projekt... egyszerű, de zseniális."En: "The project... simple, yet ingenious."Hu: Gabor és Katalin csodálkozva figyelték, ahogy Bálint újra rátalált önmagára, és megértette munkájának fontosságát.En: Gabor and Katalin watched in amazement as Bálint rediscovered himself and understood the importance of his work.Hu: Az ünnepelt nap végére több lett ebből a kórházi szobából; itt talált új életet és célt.En: By the end of the celebrated day, the hospital room had become more than just a room; here he found new life and purpose.Hu: Tavasszal, amikor a hó visszahúzódott, és az épület újra életre kelt, Bálint már nem volt egyedül a fehér falak között.En: In the spring, when the snow receded, and the building came back to life, Bálint was no longer alone within the white walls.Hu: Gaborral és Katalinnal együtt várta, hogy visszatérjen régi életébe, új erővel és reménnyel.En: He waited with Gabor and Katalin to return to his old life, with new strength and hope. Vocabulary Words:quietly: csendesenemerged: rajzolódott kicheerful: vidámhesitantly: tétovánsterile: sterilpuzzle: puzzleconfused: értetlenülfoggy: kábareserved: tartózkodóbbcorridors: folyosókatglanced: rápillantottaccident: balesetfilling: betöltöttékproject: projektcultural: kulturálistrust: bízniunexpectedly: váratlanulcelebration: ünneprőlstorm: viharfamous: híresrealized: megértettefoundation: alapítványiingenious: zseniálisunderstood: megértetteimportance: fontosságátpurpose: célreceded: visszahúzódottstrength: erőhope: reménnyelfriend: barátja

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: From Architectural Wonders to Lasting Friendships Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-12-02-23-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: La Sagrada Família es va alçar, majestuosa, al cor de Barcelona.En: La Sagrada Família rose, majestic, at the heart of Barcelona.Ca: En ple hivern, l'aire era fred, però no impedia que la gent s'amuntonés per mirar-la.En: In the middle of winter, the air was cold, but it didn't stop people from gathering to look at it.Ca: Avui, un grup d'estudiants de secundària visitava la ciutat per aprendre més sobre l'obra d'Antoni Gaudí.En: Today, a group of high school students was visiting the city to learn more about the work of Antoni Gaudí.Ca: Pere, un alumne que estimava l'arquitectura, mirava els detalls intricats de les façanes amb admiració.En: Pere, a student who loved architecture, admired the intricate details of the facades.Ca: Aquell matí, el sol brillava sobre les torres, creant ombres que ballaven a terra.En: That morning, the sun shone on the towers, creating shadows that danced on the ground.Ca: Mireia, la seva companya de classe, estava a prop, fent fotos amb la seva càmera.En: Mireia, his classmate, was nearby, taking photos with her camera.Ca: Semblava un nadal perfecte, amb la decoració festiva que omplia el carrer.En: It seemed like a perfect Christmas, with festive decorations filling the street.Ca: Pere volia parlar amb Mireia.En: Pere wanted to talk to Mireia.Ca: La admirava des de lluny, però mai s'havia atrevit a acostar-se.En: He admired her from afar but had never dared to approach.Ca: Ell desitjava impressionar-la amb el seu coneixement, però ella sempre estava envoltada per altres companys més extrovertits.En: He wanted to impress her with his knowledge, but she was always surrounded by other more outgoing classmates.Ca: Amb el cor bategant, Pere va decidir apropar-se a ella.En: With a racing heart, Pere decided to approach her.Ca: Va pensar en mostrar-li els detalls menys coneguts de l'església.En: He thought of showing her the lesser-known details of the church.Ca: Hi havia escultures amagades que només els més curiosos podien veure.En: There were hidden sculptures that only the most curious could see.Ca: Amb passets insegurs, es va acostar.En: With hesitant steps, he got closer.Ca: "Mireia, vols que t'ensenyem uns detalls que potser no has vist?En: "Mireia, would you like me to show you some details you might not have seen?"Ca: " va murmurar, amb la veu una mica trencada.En: he murmured, his voice slightly breaking.Ca: Mireia va somriure sorpresa i li va respondre: "Clar!En: Mireia smiled in surprise and replied: "Of course!Ca: M'encantaria.En: I would love that."Ca: "Poc després, es van trobar allunyats del grup principal.En: Soon after, they found themselves away from the main group.Ca: Van pujar per unes escales estretes, cap a parts de la basílica que molts ignoraven.En: They climbed narrow stairs to parts of the basilica that many ignored.Ca: Pere va parlar amb passió sobre l'estil arquitectònic de Gaudí i les tècniques que havia usat.En: Pere spoke with passion about Gaudí's architectural style and the techniques he had used.Ca: Mireia escoltava atenta, emocionada pel que li explicava.En: Mireia listened intently, excited by what he was telling her.Ca: "És fascinant, Pere!En: "It's fascinating, Pere!Ca: Mai ho hauria notat," va dir mentre preparava la seva càmera, capturant aquells racons secrets.En: I would never have noticed," she said while preparing her camera, capturing those secret corners.Ca: Durant tota l'excursió, la conversa va fluir fàcilment entre ells.En: Throughout the excursion, conversation flowed easily between them.Ca: Després d'unes hores explorant junts, Mireia el va convidar a ajudar-la amb les fotos que havia pres.En: After a few hours exploring together, Mireia invited him to help with the photos she had taken.Ca: Volia la seva opinió.En: She wanted his opinion.Ca: Aquell dia, Pere va sentir que alguna cosa havia canviat.En: That day, Pere felt that something had changed.Ca: Per primera vegada, no se sentia eclipsat pels altres.En: For the first time, he didn't feel overshadowed by others.Ca: Va trobar que la seva passió pels edificis havia format un vincle amb Mireia.En: He found that his passion for buildings had formed a bond with Mireia.Ca: Quan el sol començava a baixar, el somriure d'ella li feia saber que havia aconseguit el que volia.En: As the sun began to set, her smile let him know that he had accomplished what he wanted.Ca: Ja no era tan solitari enmig de la multitud.En: He was no longer so lonely in the crowd.Ca: Tenia una nova amiga, algú que compartia la seva curiositat i entusiasme.En: He had a new friend, someone who shared his curiosity and enthusiasm.Ca: Pere es va acomiadar de la Sagrada Família amb el cor ple.En: Pere said goodbye to La Sagrada Família with a full heart.Ca: Havia abrigat una connexió, tant amb l'arquitectura com amb Mireia.En: He had nurtured a connection, both with the architecture and with Mireia.Ca: Entenia que el que el feia diferent era el que el feia especial.En: He understood that what made him different was what made him special.Ca: I així, amb la ciutat il·luminada pels llums de Nadal, Pere va marxar sabent que un nou capítol començava, un ple de confiança i amistat sincera.En: And so, with the city illuminated by Christmas lights, Pere left knowing that a new chapter was beginning, one filled with confidence and sincere friendship. Vocabulary Words:majestic: majestuosathe facades: les façanesoutgoing: extrovertitsintricate: intricatsfestive: festivathe sculptures: les esculturesthe shadows: les ombresthe stairs: les escalesnarrow: estreteshidden: amagadesto shine: brillarthe decorations: la decoracióthe heart: el corintently: atentathe voice: la veuoverlooked/ignored: ignoravento flow: fluirto capture: capturarto dare: atrevir-sepassion: passióthe technique: les tècniquesthe bond: el vincleto climb: pujarthe group: el grupexcursion: excursióto whisper/murmur: murmurarto prepare: prepararsincere: sinceraconfidence: confiançato nourish/nurture: abrigar

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Blooming Amongst Allergies: Jan's Floral Dilemma Unfolds Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-12-01-23-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De geur van verse bloemen mengt zich met de koude winterlucht op de bloemmarmarkt in Amsterdam.En: The scent of fresh flowers mixes with the cold winter air at the flower market in Amsterdam.Nl: Ondanks de frisheid van de naderende winter is het druk.En: Despite the chill of the approaching winter, it is busy.Nl: De straten zijn versierd met Sinterklaasdecoraties, wat voor een feestelijke sfeer zorgt.En: The streets are adorned with Sinterklaas decorations, creating a festive atmosphere.Nl: Jan, een enthousiaste bloemist, begint zijn dag zoals gewoonlijk met het inrichten van zijn kraam.En: Jan, an enthusiastic florist, starts his day as usual by setting up his stall.Nl: Hij glimlacht naar elke klant die langsloopt, maar diep vanbinnen voelt hij een knagend probleem.En: He smiles at every customer passing by, but deep inside, he feels a nagging problem.Nl: Al een tijdje heeft hij last van een allergie voor pollen, iets wat hij angstvallig geheimhoudt.En: For a while now, he's been suffering from pollen allergies, something he anxiously keeps secret.Nl: Zijn liefde voor bloemen is te groot om toe te geven.En: His love for flowers is too great to admit it.Nl: Terwijl de ochtend vordert, verschijnt Maartje.En: As the morning progresses, Maartje appears.Nl: Ze is een vaste klant, altijd op zoek naar de betekenis achter bloemen.En: She is a regular customer, always in search of the meaning behind flowers.Nl: Vandaag is ze op zoek naar een arrangement dat symbool staat voor een nieuw begin.En: Today, she is looking for an arrangement symbolizing a new beginning.Nl: Wanneer Jan haar begroet, merkt hij meteen dat Maartje haar zinnen heeft gezet op de lelies en tulpen, precies de bloemen waar hij het meest last van heeft.En: When Jan greets her, he immediately notices that Maartje is keen on the lilies and tulips, precisely the flowers that affect him the most.Nl: Bij het naderen van Maartje voelt Jan al een niesbui opkomen.En: As Maartje approaches, Jan feels a sneeze coming on.Nl: Hij doet zijn best om zijn neus te bedwingen en helpt Maartje geduldig met haar vragen over de symboliek van verschillende bloemen.En: He tries hard to control his nose and patiently helps Maartje with her questions about the symbolism of different flowers.Nl: Maar naarmate ze dieper doorvragen, begint zijn allergie op te spelen.En: But as they delve deeper, his allergy starts acting up.Nl: Zijn ogen tranen en hij moet zijn gezicht afwenden om te niezen.En: His eyes water, and he has to turn his face away to sneeze.Nl: Net op tijd weet hij een grote niesbui bij een prachtig opgebouwde bloemenstand in te houden.En: Just in time, he's able to hold back a big sneeze near a beautifully arranged flower stand.Nl: Maartje, die de situatie opmerkt, kijkt bezorgd.En: Maartje, noticing the situation, looks concerned.Nl: Ze aarzelt of ze Jan verder moet belasten of zelf verder moet zoeken.En: She hesitates whether to burden Jan further or to continue her search on her own.Nl: Dan komt er een idee bij haar op.En: Then, an idea comes to her.Nl: Ze stelt voor om een pauze te nemen en samen een kopje thee te drinken in een nabijgelegen café.En: She suggests taking a break and having a cup of tea together in a nearby café.Nl: Jan stemt in, opgelucht om even afstand te nemen van de bloesems.En: Jan agrees, relieved to distance himself from the blossoms for a moment.Nl: In het café, met een warme kop thee in zijn handen, zucht Jan diep.En: In the café, with a warm cup of tea in his hands, Jan takes a deep breath.Nl: Hij vertelt Maartje eindelijk over zijn allergie en zijn angst om zijn geliefde werk als bloemist op te geven.En: He finally tells Maartje about his allergy and his fear of giving up his beloved job as a florist.Nl: Maartje luistert aandachtig en biedt vervolgens haar hulp aan.En: Maartje listens attentively and then offers her help.Nl: Ze kent een paar vrienden die mogelijk oplossingen voor zijn probleem hebben.En: She knows a few friends who might have solutions for his problem.Nl: Tijdens hun gesprek ontdekt Jan de waarde van eerlijkheid over zijn beperkingen.En: During their conversation, Jan discovers the value of being honest about his limitations.Nl: Bovendien ontstaat er een onverwachte band tussen hem en Maartje.En: Moreover, an unexpected bond forms between him and Maartje.Nl: Maartje, op haar beurt, besef dat soms de grootste geschenken liggen in het begrijpen en ondersteunen van anderen.En: Maartje, in turn, realizes that sometimes the greatest gifts lie in understanding and supporting others.Nl: Na hun thee breekt de zon zachtjes door de grijze wolken en stappen ze beiden opgelucht terug de markt op.En: After their tea, the sun gently breaks through the gray clouds, and they both step back to the market relieved.Nl: Jan, met nieuwe hoop.En: Jan, with new hope.Nl: Maartje, met de wetenschap dat ze deze Sinterklaas iets veel specialer dan een bloem heeft gevonden: een nieuwe vriendschap.En: Maartje, with the knowledge that this Sinterklaas, she has found something much more special than a flower: a new friendship. Vocabulary Words:scent: geuradorne: versierdfestive: feestelijkeflorist: bloemiststall: kraamnagging: knagendallergy: allergieanxiously: angstvalligsymbolism: symboliekdelve: doordringensneeze: niesbuiconcerned: bezorgdburden: belastenarrangement: arrangementhesitate: aarzelenrelieved: opgeluchtblossoms: bloesemsattentively: aandachtiglimitations: beperkingenunexpected: onverwachtebond: bandunderstanding: begrijpensupporting: ondersteunenknowledge: kennisarrangement: opgebouwdecustomer: klantpatience: geduldigapproaching: naderendesecret: geheimsolution: oplossingen

Fluent Fiction - Korean: A Seoulful Christmas: Unexpected Magic at Namsan Tower Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-12-01-23-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 남산 서울 타워 근처, 하얀 눈이 가득 쌓였다.En: Near Namsan Seoul Tower, white snow piled up abundantly.Ko: 크리스마스 장식은 반짝이고, 공기는 차갑지만 활기가 넘쳤다.En: Christmas decorations sparkled, and though the air was cold, it was filled with vitality.Ko: 사람들은 웃고, 즐거운 이야기로 가득했다.En: People laughed and shared joyful stories.Ko: 진수는 남산 서울 타워에서 관광 가이드를 하고 있다.En: Jinsu was working as a tour guide at Namsan Seoul Tower.Ko: 그는 열정적이었다.En: He was passionate.Ko: 손님을 맞이하고, 서울의 아름다움을 보여주고 싶었다.En: He wanted to welcome guests and show them the beauty of Seoul.Ko: 오늘의 손님, 숙자는 조용한 여행을 원했다.En: Today's guest, Sukja, wanted a quiet trip.Ko: 그녀는 차분하고 질서 있는 것을 좋아했다.En: She liked things calm and orderly.Ko: "여기, 남산 타워입니다!" 진수가 웃으며 말했다.En: "Here we are, Namsan Tower!" Jinsu said with a smile.Ko: 숙자는 고개를 끄덕이며 주변을 둘러보았다.En: Sukja nodded and looked around.Ko: 둘은 타워 위로 올라갔다.En: The two went up the tower.Ko: 진수는 서울 전체를 보여주고 싶었다.En: Jinsu wanted to show the entirety of Seoul.Ko: "저기 보세요.En: "Look over there.Ko: 난 이게 서울의 매력이라고 생각해요." 진수는 탑에서 보이는 경치를 손으로 가리켰다.En: I think this is Seoul's charm." Jinsu pointed with his hand to the scenery visible from the tower.Ko: 갑자기, 두 사람이 서 있던 곳의 버튼 하나가 눌러졌다.En: Suddenly, a button where the two stood was pressed.Ko: 찰칵! 크리스마스 조명이 눈부시게 켜졌다.En: Click! The Christmas lights turned on dazzlingly.Ko: 놀란 사람들은 모두 그쪽을 바라봤다.En: Startled, everyone looked in that direction.Ko: "어?!" 숙자가 놀란다.En: "What?!" Sukja was surprised.Ko: 진수도 그 상황에 당황했다.En: Jinsu was also flustered by the situation.Ko: 하지만 그는 곧 미소를 지어본다.En: But he soon put on a smile.Ko: "아, 맞다! 이게 바로 서울의 특별한 매력이죠!"En: "Ah, right! This is exactly the special charm of Seoul!"Ko: 사람들은 모여들고, 뜨거운 박수가 터졌다.En: People gathered, and loud applause erupted.Ko: 진수는 자신의 실수를 기회로 바꿨다.En: Jinsu turned his mistake into an opportunity.Ko: "자, 여러분! 크리스마스를 함께 즐깁시다!" 그는 사람들을 이끌며, 작은 축제를 만들어 갔다.En: "Everyone, let's enjoy Christmas together!" He led the people, creating a small celebration.Ko: 숙자는 처음엔 놀랐지만, 진수의 태도에 마음이 변했다.En: Sukja, initially surprised, was swayed by Jinsu's attitude.Ko: 공기가 축제 분위기로 가득 찼고, 그녀도 즐겁게 참여했다.En: The air filled with a festive atmosphere, and she joined in happily.Ko: "정말 뜻밖의 경험이었어요." 숙자가 미소 지으며 말했다.En: "It was really an unexpected experience," Sukja said with a smile.Ko: "당신은 좋은 가이드네요."En: "You are a good guide."Ko: 진수는 숙자가 웃는 것을 보고, 자신감이 생겼다.En: Seeing Sukja smile gave Jinsu confidence.Ko: 그는 이제 더 자유롭고, 열정적으로 일을 할 수 있을 것 같았다.En: He felt he could now work more freely and passionately.Ko: 진수와 숙자는 서울의 반짝이는 밤하늘을 보며 따뜻한 겨울밤을 즐겼다.En: Jinsu and Sukja enjoyed the sparkling night sky of Seoul, cherishing the warm winter evening.Ko: 이날, 둘은 깨달았다.En: That day, they realized that unexpected moments make life shine brighter.Ko: 예기치 않은 순간이 삶을 더 빛나게 한다는 것을.En: Unexpected moments make life shine brighter. Vocabulary Words:abundantly: 가득vitality: 활기passionate: 열정적calm: 차분orderly: 질서 있는entirety: 전체scenery: 경치visible: 보이는dazzlingly: 눈부시게startled: 놀란flustered: 당황opportunity: 기회applause: 박수eruption: 터졌다swayed: 변했다attitude: 태도festive: 축제 분위기unexpected: 뜻밖의confidence: 자신감cherishing: 즐겼다realized: 깨달았다sparkled: 반짝이는pile: 쌓였다gesture: 가리켰다acknowledgment: 고개를 끄덕이며flourish: 활기brighter: 더 빛나게sparkling: 반짝이는charm: 매력celebration: 축제

Fluent Fiction - Danish: A Stroke of Christmas: Finding Art and Connection Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-11-30-08-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Kasper stod foran det store udstillingsvindue.En: Kasper stood in front of the big display window.Da: Julelysene blinkede svagt fra hver eneste kant, og julesange strømmede ud fra højttalerne langs den travle gade.En: The Christmas lights blinked faintly from every edge, and Christmas songs streamed out from the speakers along the busy street.Da: Hans ånde var synlig i den kolde efterårsluft.En: His breath was visible in the cold autumn air.Da: I dag skulle han finde den perfekte julegave til sin lillesøster, Mia.En: Today, he was going to find the perfect Christmas gift for his little sister, Mia.Da: Inde i stormagasinet var der en hektisk stemning.En: Inside the department store, there was a hectic atmosphere.Da: Folk skyndte sig mellem de mange afdelinger, fyldt med poser og kasseboner.En: People hurried between the many departments, filled with bags and receipts.Da: Kasper følte sig fanget i mylderet, men han var fast besluttet.En: Kasper felt trapped in the crowd, but he was determined.Da: Han ønskede at give Mia noget særligt denne jul for at vise, hvor meget han satte pris på hende.En: He wanted to give Mia something special this Christmas to show how much he appreciated her.Da: Han passerede de glitrende smykkeafdelinger og de duftende parfumehylder uden virkelig at standse op.En: He passed by the sparkling jewelry departments and the fragrant perfume shelves without really stopping.Da: Først da han nåede afdelingen for kunstartikler, holdt han pause.En: It was only when he reached the art supplies section that he paused.Da: Pensler, lærreder og skitseblokke lå sirligt placeret.En: Brushes, canvases, and sketchbooks were neatly arranged.Da: Kasper betragtede dem længselsfuldt.En: Kasper looked at them longingly.Da: Han havde altid ønsket at fordybe sig i kunsten, men arbejdet i kontoret tog al hans tid.En: He had always wanted to immerse himself in art, but working in the office took all his time.Da: Ingen i hans familie kendte til denne hemmelige drøm.En: No one in his family knew about this secret dream.Da: Kasper overvejede sine muligheder.En: Kasper considered his options.Da: Skulle han købe noget praktisk, noget sikkert?En: Should he buy something practical, something safe?Da: Men et øjeblik senere greb han ud efter et klassisk, elegant kunstsæt.En: But a moment later, he reached for a classic, elegant art set.Da: Han tøvede og så sig omkring.En: He hesitated and looked around.Da: Var han modig nok til at lade gaven fortælle en del af hans egen historie?En: Was he brave enough to let the gift tell a part of his own story?Da: I det øjeblik kom Oskar, hans kollega, gående forbi.En: At that moment, Oskar, his colleague, walked by.Da: "Hej Kasper, julegaveindkøb?En: "Hi Kasper, Christmas shopping?"Da: " spurgte han muntert.En: he asked cheerfully.Da: Kasper nikkede og kiggede igen ned på kunstsættet.En: Kasper nodded and looked again at the art set.Da: "Jeg tror, jeg har fundet det," sagde han og følte en pludselig klarhed.En: "I think I've found it," he said, feeling a sudden clarity.Da: Oskar smilede opmuntrende, før han blev opslugt af menneskemængden.En: Oskar smiled encouragingly before being swallowed up by the crowd.Da: Da Kasper til sidst nåede kassen, følte han sig lettere.En: When Kasper finally reached the checkout, he felt lighter.Da: Det føltes rigtigt.En: It felt right.Da: Juleaftenens skævuhr blinkede lyst op mod dem, mens Mia lyste af forventning.En: On Christmas Eve, the clock's skewed hands blinked brightly at them as Mia beamed with anticipation.Da: Kasper rakte hende pakken.En: Kasper handed her the package.Da: "Til dig," sagde han med et lille smil.En: "For you," he said with a small smile.Da: Mia åbnede gaven og gik straks helt i stå.En: Mia opened the gift and immediately froze.Da: Hendes øjne skinnede.En: Her eyes shone.Da: "Kunst?En: "Art?Da: Virkelig?En: Really?"Da: " udbrød hun med begejstring.En: she exclaimed with excitement.Da: I det øjeblik forstod Kasper, at de delte noget særligt.En: In that moment, Kasper understood that they shared something special.Da: Måske var det her starten på en fælles passion?En: Maybe this was the start of a shared passion?Da: Uden at sige noget kiggede Mia op og gav ham et kram.En: Without saying anything, Mia looked up and gave him a hug.Da: "Tak, Kasper," hviskede hun, og Kasper følte en varme sprede sig i brystet.En: "Thank you, Kasper," she whispered, and Kasper felt warmth spreading in his chest.Da: Den eftermiddag gik Kasper ud i den kølige efterårsluft med en fornyet følelse af formål.En: That afternoon, Kasper went out into the cool autumn air with a renewed sense of purpose.Da: Måske var det tid til at lade kunsten spille en større rolle i hans liv.En: Maybe it was time to let art play a bigger role in his life.Da: Han smilte, mens snedynerne begyndte at falde i rolige flager rundt om ham.En: He smiled as the snow began to fall in gentle flakes around him. Vocabulary Words:display: udstillingsvindueblinked: blinkedefaintly: svagtatmosphere: stemninghurried: skyndte sigtrapped: fangetcrowd: mylderetdetermined: fast besluttetfragrant: duftendesketchbooks: skitseblokkeimmerse: fordybesecret: hemmeligeoptions: mulighederpractical: praktiskelegant: eleganthesitated: tøvedecolleague: kollegacheerfully: muntertclarity: klarhedencouragingly: opmuntrendeanticipation: forventningbeamed: lystefroze: gik i ståexclaimed: udbrødexcitement: begejstringpassion: passionhug: kramwhispered: hviskedespreading: sprederenewed: fornyet

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Cold War Inside: How a Bunker Drill Built Unbreakable Bonds Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-11-28-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在北半球的冬季，寒风从地面上呼啸而过，而地下掩体里却安静无声,En: In the winter season of the Northern Hemisphere, cold winds howl across the ground, yet inside the underground bunker, it is silent.Zh: 墙壁厚重，机器嗡嗡作响，屏幕不时闪烁着光.En: The walls are thick, machines hum, and screens occasionally flicker with light.Zh: 这里是李伟的工作场所,En: This is Li Wei's workplace.Zh: 他是一名小心谨慎的掩体技术员，负责应急演习的工作.En: He is a cautious bunker technician responsible for emergency drills.Zh: 他担心着这不稳的世界局势，深怕某天演习会变成现实.En: He worries about the unstable world situation, fearing that one day these drills might become reality.Zh: 今天是演习日，李伟的神经绷得紧紧的，他希望一切都能圆满成功.En: Today is drill day, and Li Wei is on edge, hoping that everything goes smoothly.Zh: 他的同事张敏却对此持怀疑态度.En: His colleague Zhang Min, however, is skeptical.Zh: “这些演习没必要,” 张敏总是说：“浪费时间和精力.”En: "These drills are unnecessary," Zhang Min always says, "a waste of time and energy."Zh: 另一位同事成锐总是显得不够紧张，常常做事漫不经心.En: Another colleague, Cheng Rui, always seems not tense enough, often working carelessly.Zh: 李伟知道，他必须激励团队，向大家证明这次演习的重要性.En: Li Wei knows he must motivate the team and show everyone the importance of this drill.Zh: 于是，李伟制定了详细的计划，给每个人安排了明确的任务.En: So, Li Wei devises a detailed plan, assigning clear tasks to everyone.Zh: 演习开始时，掩体里虽然紧张，但在李伟的指挥下，一步步进行得井井有条.En: When the drill begins, the bunker is tense, but under Li Wei's command, everything proceeds orderly.Zh: 就在那时，突然警报响起，刺耳的声音在密闭的空间里回荡.En: Suddenly, the alarm goes off, its piercing sound echoing in the enclosed space.Zh: 李伟的心猛地一紧，他必须立刻判断，这是真正的威胁，还是设备的故障.En: Li Wei's heart tightens; he must immediately determine if this is a real threat or a system malfunction.Zh: “保持冷静，”他对自己说.En: "Stay calm," he tells himself.Zh: 他冲向主控室，快速分析数据，检查系统是否真的有问题.En: He rushes to the control room, quickly analyzes the data, and checks if the system truly has issues.Zh: 经过一番紧张的排查，李伟发现，这只是一个小小的技术故障.En: After a tense investigation, Li Wei discovers that it is merely a minor technical malfunction.Zh: 警报误响，并没有真实的威胁.En: The alarm was a false alarm, with no actual threat.Zh: 李伟长出了一口气，然后笑着对团队说：“这次我们学到很多，做得很好。”En: Li Wei breathes a sigh of relief and then smiles at the team, saying, "We learned a lot this time, well done."Zh: 在他的带领下，团队成员们更加团结，张敏也不得不承认演习是有意义的.En: Under his leadership, the team members became more united, and even Zhang Min had to admit the drills were meaningful.Zh: 成锐则开始对演习有了更多的责任感.En: Cheng Rui also began to take more responsibility during the drills.Zh: 经过这次事件，李伟不仅对自己的领导能力更有信心，也更能应对突发情况.En: After this incident, Li Wei gained more confidence in his leadership and better prepared for emergencies.Zh: 他的团队也因为这次假警报的事件变得更加紧密，准备好随时应对未来可能的各种挑战.En: His team also became closer due to the false alarm incident, ready to face future challenges.Zh: 地下掩体，依旧安静，却多了一份默契和信任.En: The underground bunker remains silent, but it now holds a deeper sense of camaraderie and trust. Vocabulary Words:howl: 呼啸bunker: 掩体technician: 技术员emergency: 应急drill: 演习unstable: 不稳skeptical: 怀疑motivates: 激励piercing: 刺耳enclosed: 密闭sigh of relief: 长出一口气camaraderie: 默契screens: 屏幕flicker: 闪烁occasionally: 不时hums: 嗡嗡assigning: 安排carelessly: 漫不经心malfunction: 故障investigation: 排查united: 团结significant: 意义responsibility: 责任scenario: 情况confident: 信心task: 任务orderly: 井井有条burden: 负担investigate: 调查determined: 判断

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: In the Heart of Winter: A Nurse's Christmas Mission Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-11-27-08-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Det var kaldt i luften, og snøfnugg dalte lett ned fra den mørke himmelen over skogkanten.En: There was a chill in the air, and snowflakes drifted lightly down from the dark sky above the edge of the forest.No: Feltlasarettet lå som en trygg havn midt i vinterlandskapet.En: The field hospital lay like a safe harbor in the midst of the winter landscape.No: Astrid trakk ullskjerfet tettere rundt halsen og gikk raskt fra telt til telt.En: Astrid wrapped her wool scarf tighter around her neck and moved quickly from tent to tent.No: Hun var en hardtarbeidende sykepleier, kjent for å bry seg dypt om pasientene sine.En: She was a hardworking nurse, known for caring deeply about her patients.No: I dag hadde hun en plan.En: Today, she had a plan.No: Det var midt i adventstiden, og selv om ressursene var knappe, ønsket hun å bringe litt juleglede inn i hverdagen.En: It was the middle of Advent, and even though resources were scarce, she wanted to bring a bit of Christmas cheer into everyday life.No: Inne i lasarettet summet det av liv.En: Inside the hospital, there was a hum of activity.No: Personalet travet rundt i varme frakker, og de gjorde sitt beste for å holde varmen oppe og humøret enda høyere.En: The staff bustled around in warm coats, doing their best to keep warm and to keep spirits even higher.No: Astrid hilste kort på Kasper i forbifarten.En: Astrid gave a brief greeting to Kasper in passing.No: Han var logistikeren, ansvarlig for å sørge for at sykehuset hadde nok av alt nødvendig.En: He was the logistician, responsible for ensuring the hospital had enough of everything necessary.No: Høytiden nærmet seg, og Kasper følte presset av å balansere mellom det som trengtes og det alle ønsket seg.En: The holiday season was approaching, and Kasper felt the pressure of balancing between necessities and what everyone wanted.No: Astrid og Kasper møttes på lageret.En: Astrid and Kasper met in the storage room.No: De visste begge hvor begrenset det var med ressurser.En: They both knew how limited the resources were.No: Foran dem lå lister med nødvendigheter: medisiner, mat, tepper.En: In front of them lay lists of necessities: medicines, food, blankets.No: Men Astrid hadde en drøm om å gi litt mer.En: But Astrid had a dream to give a little more.No: Hun foreslo å bruke noen av teppene som både kunne gi varme og skape koselig julestemning.En: She suggested using some of the blankets to provide warmth and create a cozy Christmas atmosphere.No: De kunne henges opp som draperier mellom senger, og få rommet til å føles mer som hjemme.En: They could be hung as drapes between beds, making the room feel more like home.No: Kasper så over bunken av tepper, dype i tanker.En: Kasper looked over the pile of blankets, deep in thought.No: Han kjente vekten av ansvar på skuldrene.En: He felt the weight of responsibility on his shoulders.No: Skulle han allokere litt av budsjettet til dekorasjoner, eller holde seg strengt til medisinske forsyninger?En: Should he allocate some of the budget to decorations, or stick strictly to medical supplies?No: Astrid så på ham med et oppmuntrende smil, og han visste hvor mye det betydde for henne og pasientene.En: Astrid looked at him with an encouraging smile, and he knew how much it meant to her and the patients.No: Akkurat da, rullet en kraftig storm inn.En: Just then, a powerful storm rolled in.No: Snøen begynte å falle tettere, og vinden ulte utenfor.En: The snow began to fall thicker, and the wind howled outside.No: Veiene ble ufremkommelige, og alle visste at leveransene som nettopp var på vei, nå var blitt forsinket.En: The roads became impassable, and everyone knew that the deliveries which were just on the way were now delayed.No: Situasjonen kunne ikke være verre.En: The situation could not be worse.No: Men Astrid lot ikke humøret knekkes.En: But Astrid didn't let her mood break.No: Hun begynte umiddelbart å henge tepper, og holde ansatte og pasienter aktive med små aktiviteter som å dekorere papirstjerner og lage enkle kranser av granbar.En: She immediately began hanging blankets and kept staff and patients active with small activities like decorating paper stars and making simple wreaths from pine branches.No: Mens dagen gikk, forvandlet små gestus rommet.En: As the day went on, small gestures transformed the room.No: Selve synet av de smilende pasientene og det myke lyset fra noen få enkle lyskjeder varmer hjertene.En: The mere sight of the smiling patients and the soft light from a few simple light chains warmed the hearts.No: Kasper innså at han kunne vri litt på budsjettet, akkurat nok til å balansere mellom de nødvendige forsyningene og de små, men viktige tingene som hevet ånden blant menneskene.En: Kasper realized he could tweak the budget a little, just enough to balance between the necessary supplies and the small but important things that lifted the spirits of the people.No: Når stormen endelig stilnet, og forsinkelsen i leveranser ble løst, hadde feltlasarettet blitt et sted der, til tross for utfordringer, julen var ankommet.En: When the storm finally subsided, and the delay in deliveries was resolved, the field hospital had become a place where, despite the challenges, Christmas had arrived.No: Astrid følte seg nå mer sikker på behovet for omsorg utenom det kliniske.En: Astrid now felt more certain of the need for care beyond the clinical.No: Kasper forstod endelig betydningen av økt moral.En: Kasper finally understood the importance of increased morale.No: I en tid som krevde mye, var det likevel håp og varme å finne blant det som var.En: In a time that demanded a lot, there was still hope and warmth to be found among what was available.No: Og så ble lasarettet, midt i de snødekte skogene, et sted fylt av lys og varme, til og med i vinterens strenge grep.En: And so the hospital, in the midst of the snow-covered forests, became a place filled with light and warmth, even in the harsh grip of winter.No: Hevet ånd; en av de beste medisinene som fantes.En: Lifted spirits; one of the best medicines there is.No: Astrid så på Kasper med glans i blikket, mens lyden av latter fylte rommene nok en gang.En: Astrid looked at Kasper with a sparkle in her eye, as the sound of laughter filled the rooms once more.No: Det var jul i Norge.En: It was Christmas in Norway. Vocabulary Words:chill: kaldtair: luftensnowflakes: snøfnuggdrifted: dalteedge: kantenharbor: havnmidst: midtlandscape: landskapetwool: ullscarf: skjerfetwrapped: trakkhustle: travetlogistician: logistikerenensuring: sørge forscarce: knappenecessities: nødvendigheterblankets: teppercozy: koseligatmosphere: stemningallocate: allokeresupplies: forsyningerpowerful: kraftigstorm: stormhowled: ulteimpassable: ufremkommeligegestures: gestussight: synettransform: forvandletresolve: løstdemands: krevd

Fluent Fiction - Danish: From Doubt to Destiny: A Photographer's New Dawn in Nyhavn Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-11-27-08-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Lars gik langs den brostensbelagte gade i Nyhavn.En: Lars walked along the cobblestone street in Nyhavn.Da: Den kølige, efterårsluft fyldte hans lunger, og rustne blade knasede under hans sko.En: The cool, autumn air filled his lungs, and rusty leaves crunched beneath his shoes.Da: Farverige huse spejlede sig i kanalen.En: Colorful houses reflected in the canal.Da: Han elskede dette sted, men i dag manglede han inspiration.En: He loved this place, but today he lacked inspiration.Da: Som freelancefotograf havde Lars tidligere haft succes.En: As a freelance photographer, Lars had previously been successful.Da: Men nu?En: But now?Da: Færre opgaver, mere tvivl.En: Fewer assignments, more doubt.Da: Hans kamera hang slapt over skulderen.En: His camera hung limply over his shoulder.Da: Han stoppede ved en af de små caféer ved vandet.En: He stopped at one of the small cafés by the water.Da: Her plejede han at sidde i timevis, fange livets små øjeblikke med sin linse.En: Here he used to sit for hours, capturing life's small moments with his lens.Da: I dag stirrede han bare ud i det blå, fortabt i tanker.En: Today he just stared into the blue, lost in thought.Da: Pludselig brød en velkendt stemme hans drømmeri.En: Suddenly a familiar voice broke his reverie.Da: "Lars?En: "Lars?Da: Er det dig?"En: Is that you?"Da: Det var Freja.En: It was Freja.Da: Freja og Lars havde været gode venner i gymnasiet.En: Freja and Lars had been good friends in high school.Da: Hun var nu en succesfuld journalist, altid ude i verden, mens han følte, han sad fast.En: She was now a successful journalist, always out in the world, while he felt stuck.Da: Hun smilede og satte sig ved hans bord.En: She smiled and sat down at his table.Da: De talte om gamle dage, grinte over minderne.En: They talked about the old days, laughed over the memories.Da: Men spørgsmålene plagede Lars.En: But the questions plagued Lars.Da: "Hvordan gør hun det?"En: "How does she do it?"Da: tænkte han.En: he wondered.Da: Et øjebliks stilhed kom, og Lars tog mod til sig.En: A moment of silence came, and Lars gathered his courage.Da: "Freja," sagde han stille, "jeg kæmper.En: "Freja," he said quietly, "I'm struggling.Da: Jeg kan ikke finde inspiration længere."En: I can't find inspiration anymore."Da: Freja lignede, hun tænkte.En: Freja looked like she was thinking.Da: Hun tog en tår kaffe og sagde: "Jeg har en idé.En: She took a sip of coffee and said, "I have an idea.Da: Jeg skal skrive en artikel om København.En: I need to write an article about København.Da: Har brug for billeder.En: I need pictures.Da: Jeg tænkte... måske kunne vi samarbejde?En: I thought... maybe we could collaborate?Da: Du har talentet.En: You have the talent.Da: Lad os gøre det sammen."En: Let's do it together."Da: Lars' hjerte sprang et slag over.En: Lars' heart skipped a beat.Da: Han havde frygtet, hvad hun ville tænke om hans kamp, men hendes tilbud var som en lysstråle.En: He had feared what she would think about his struggle, but her offer was like a ray of light.Da: "Tør jeg?"En: "Dare I?"Da: spurgte han sig selv.En: he asked himself.Da: Men mens han så på hendes opmuntrende smil, var beslutningen klar.En: But as he looked at her encouraging smile, the decision was clear.Da: "Ja," svarede han, "jeg vil det gerne."En: "Yes," he replied, "I'd like that."Da: De brugte hele eftermiddagen ved vandet, talte om projektet, om vinkler og lys, om gamle venner og nye mål.En: They spent the whole afternoon by the water, talking about the project, about angles and light, about old friends and new goals.Da: Inden han vidste af det, føltes hans kamera ikke længere tungt.En: Before he knew it, his camera no longer felt heavy.Da: Med Frejas hjælp fandt Lars modet til at bryde ud af sin skal.En: With Freja's help, Lars found the courage to break out of his shell.Da: Det var tid til at tage en chance, tage den første af mange skridt mod en ny begyndelse.En: It was time to take a chance, to take the first of many steps toward a new beginning.Da: Ved dagens slutning gik Lars hjem langs Nyhavns kanaler.En: At the end of the day, Lars walked home along Nyhavn's canals.Da: Bladene faldt stadig, men nu så de ud som guld under de gadelygter, der begyndte at tændes.En: The leaves were still falling, but now they looked like gold under the streetlights that began to turn on.Da: Denne dag havde ændret alt.En: This day had changed everything.Da: Som han så ud over vandet, vidste han, at han kunne gøre det.En: As he looked out over the water, he knew he could do it.Da: Han var ikke alene.En: He was not alone.Da: Med Freja's støtte og sit kamera var han klar til at tage verdens mangfoldighed ind.En: With Freja's support and his camera, he was ready to take in the world's diversity.Da: Lille blev til stort, og fortvivlelse blev til håb.En: Small became big, and despair became hope. Vocabulary Words:cobblestone: brostensbelagtelungs: lungerrusty: rustnecrunched: knasedereflected: spejledefreelance: freelanceassignments: opgaverdoubt: tvivllimply: slaptshoulder: skulderlens: linsereverie: drømmeriplagued: plagedestruggling: kæmpercourage: modencouraging: opmuntrendeangles: vinklerdiversity: mangfoldigheddespair: fortvivlelsesuccessful: succesfuldjournalist: journalistout: udesilence: stilhedsip: tårlight: lysencouraging: opmuntrendecourage: modshell: skalgold: guldstreetlights: gadelygter

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Crisis in the Temporary Tents: A Lesson in Leadership Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-11-27-08-38-19-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 노을 지는 가을 하늘 아래, 임시 병원에서는 긴박한 기운이 감돌고 있었다.En: Underneath the autumn sky at sunset, there was a tense atmosphere in the temporary hospital.Ko: 덜컹거리는 소리에 맞춰 외부에서 바람이 쏴아 부는 소리가 들렸다.En: Along with the rattling sound, the wind could be heard blowing outside.Ko: 민준은 고개를 들어 잠시나마 그 바람을 느꼈다.En: Min-jun lifted his head to feel the wind for a brief moment.Ko: 그는 바빴다.En: He was busy.Ko: 정말 많이 바빴다.En: Truly very busy.Ko: 그의 앞에는 많은 환자들이 쭉 늘어서 있었다.En: In front of him, there was a long line of patients.Ko: 오늘은 위기였다.En: Today was a crisis.Ko: 근처에서 큰 사고가 발생했다.En: A major accident had occurred nearby.Ko: 갑작스러운 사고에 모두 긴박하게 움직였다.En: With the sudden accident, everyone moved hastily.Ko: 하지만 그는 차분함을 유지하기 위해 노력했다.En: However, he tried to maintain his composure.Ko: “제발, 침착하자,” 민준은 깊이 숨을 들이쉬며 스스로에게 속삭였다.En: "Please, stay calm," Min-jun whispered to himself, taking a deep breath.Ko: 이곳은 큰 텐트 여러 개로 이루어진 임시 병원이었다.En: This place was a temporary hospital made up of several large tents.Ko: 곳곳에 펼쳐진 의료 장비들이 빠르게 사용될 준비가 되어 있었다.En: Medical equipment scattered around was ready to be used quickly.Ko: 그는 서두르지 않았다.En: He did not rush.Ko: 그는 급한 환자들을 먼저 봐야 했다.En: He had to attend to the urgent patients first.Ko: 그는 손목시계를 보았다.En: He looked at his wristwatch.Ko: 시간이 얼마 남지 않았다.En: There wasn't much time left.Ko: 민준은 욕심을 부렸다.En: Min-jun was ambitious.Ko: 그는 더 나아가고자 했다.En: He wanted to go further.Ko: 그러기 위해서는 우선순위를 져야 했다.En: To do so, he needed to set priorities.Ko: 함께 일하는 지아와 수현이 어지러운 순간에도 함께 해결법을 찾았다.En: Colleagues Ji-a and Su-hyeon helped find solutions even in the chaotic moments.Ko: "민준, 여기 필요한 것 좀 줄래요?" 지아가 간호기록을 보며 물었다.En: "Min-jun, could you pass me what we need here?" Ji-a asked while looking at the nursing records.Ko: 민준은 그런 그녀와 수현 덕분에 큰 힘을 얻었다.En: Thanks to her and Su-hyeon, Min-jun gained great strength.Ko: 시간이 지나며 상황은 점점 더 심각해졌다.En: As time went by, the situation became increasingly serious.Ko: 그는 환자들 사이에서 빠르게 움직였다.En: He moved swiftly among the patients.Ko: 그리고 결정을 내려야 할 때가 왔다.En: And the time came when he had to make a decision.Ko: 두 명의 환자가 심각한 상태였다.En: Two patients were in critical condition.Ko: 그는 잠시 멈춰야 했다.En: He had to pause momentarily.Ko: 각 환자의 상태를 평가하는 시간이었다.En: It was time to assess the condition of each patient.Ko: 결국 그는 선택을 했다.En: In the end, he made a choice.Ko: 그의 선택은 옳았고, 모두에게는 더 나은 결과를 가져다주었다.En: His choice was correct, and it brought a better outcome for everyone.Ko: 긴장이 풀리면서 민준은 의자에 앉아 잠시 숨을 고르기 시작했다.En: As the tension eased, Min-jun sat down on a chair and began to catch his breath.Ko: 그의 마음은 여전히 두근거렸지만, 그는 알 수 있었다.En: His heart was still pounding, but he knew.Ko: "나는 이제 더 배웠다," 그는 스스로 말했다.En: "I have learned more now," he told himself.Ko: 마침내 차분한 시간이 찾아왔다.En: Finally, a calm time arrived.Ko: 환자 흐름이 줄어든 그 순간, 민준은 셀 수 없는 기쁨과 고마움을 느꼈다.En: In that moment when the flow of patients decreased, Min-jun felt an uncountable amount of joy and gratitude.Ko: 그는 한 가지를 깨달았다.En: He realized one thing.Ko: 스스로를 돌보는 일의 중요성을. 팀워크의 소중함을. 그리고 도움을 요청하는 것이 결코 나약함이 아님을.En: The importance of taking care of oneself, the value of teamwork, and that asking for help is never a sign of weakness.Ko: 이를 통해 그는 더 큰 자신감을 얻었다.En: Through this, he gained greater confidence.Ko: 계절이 바뀌듯, 민준도 이렇게 변화했다.En: Just as the seasons change, Min-jun also transformed in this way. Vocabulary Words:tense: 긴박한atmosphere: 기운temporary: 임시rattling: 덜컹거리는maintain: 유지하기composure: 차분함whispered: 속삭였다medical equipment: 의료 장비scattered: 곳곳에 펼쳐진urgent: 급한ambitious: 욕심을 부렸다colleagues: 함께 일하는chaotic: 어지러운evaluate: 평가momentarily: 잠시assess: 평가하는critical: 심각한pounding: 두근거렸지만gratitude: 고마움realized: 깨달았다confidence: 자신감transformed: 변화했다solutions: 해결법swiftly: 빠르게evaluate: 평가하는outcome: 결과breathe: 숨을 고르기value: 소중함seasons: 계절flow: 흐름

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Chasing Data: A Bold Arctic Expedition Against Time Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-11-26-08-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El vent gela la pell, mentre el sol quasi no es veu per l'horitzó.En: The wind chills the skin, while the sun is barely visible on the horizon.Ca: El paisatge blanc de la tundra àrtica sembla infinit.En: The white landscape of the Arctic tundra seems infinite.Ca: En aquest lloc desolat, tres figures avancen a pas ferm.En: In this desolate place, three figures advance with firm steps.Ca: Son Marçal, Clàudia i Raimon, un equip d'incansables investigadors.En: They are Marçal, Clàudia, and Raimon, a team of tireless researchers.Ca: Marçal és el somiador del grup.En: Marçal is the dreamer of the group.Ca: L'amor per la Terra i la seva preocupació pel canvi climàtic el motiven cada dia.En: His love for the Earth and his concern for climate change motivate him every day.Ca: Amb un mapa a les mans, busca els punts on el permafrost es fon.En: With a map in hand, he looks for points where the permafrost is melting.Ca: És crucial obtenir aquestes dades abans que l'hivern ho amaguï tot sota metres de neu.En: It is crucial to obtain this data before winter hides everything under meters of snow.Ca: Clàudia és el cor agosarat de l'equip.En: Clàudia is the bold heart of the team.Ca: Sempre busquem nous reptes, i avui no és diferent.En: Always seeking new challenges, today is no different.Ca: Porta un somriure malgrat el fred.En: She wears a smile despite the cold.Ca: Està decidida a ajudar Marçal, perquè sap que el seu treball pot fer una gran diferència en la lluita contra el canvi climàtic.En: She is determined to help Marçal because she knows that his work can make a significant difference in the fight against climate change.Ca: Raimon, el líder de l'expedició, s'encarrega de la seguretat.En: Raimon, the leader of the expedition, is responsible for safety.Ca: Sap que, en aquestes condicions, un error pot costar vies.En: He knows that, in these conditions, a mistake can cost lives.Ca: Raimon intenta mantenir l'equilibri perfecte entre l'emoció de Clàudia i l'obstinació de Marçal.En: Raimon tries to maintain the perfect balance between the excitement of Clàudia and the determination of Marçal.Ca: Avui, el seu repte és guanyar-li la cursa al temps i a la tempesta que ve.En: Today, his challenge is to win the race against time and the coming storm.Ca: Els avisos es van fent més clars.En: The warnings become clearer.Ca: El cel comença a enfosquir-se, i el vent augmenta d'intensitat.En: The sky begins to darken, and the wind increases in intensity.Ca: "La tempesta està arribant", adverteix Raimon amb preocupació.En: "The storm is coming," warns Raimon with concern.Ca: Però, en lloc de retirar-se, Marçal insisteix: "Necessitem aquestes dades!En: But instead of retreating, Marçal insists, "We need this data!"Ca: "Raimon sospesa la situació.En: Raimon weighs the situation.Ca: Podria retirar-se per seguretat, però sap l'impacte que aquest treball pot tenir.En: He could retreat for safety, but he knows the impact this work can have.Ca: Decideixen que només Marçal i Clàudia seguiran fins al punt final, mentre Raimon prepara el retorn.En: They decide that only Marçal and Clàudia will continue to the final point while Raimon prepares the return.Ca: Com el vent que udola, Marçal i Clàudia avancen ràpidament.En: Like the howling wind, Marçal and Clàudia advance quickly.Ca: El fred és sever, però la determinació és més gran.En: The cold is severe, but their determination is greater.Ca: Quan finalment arriben al lloc, els sensors que planten són reeixits.En: When they finally reach the place, the sensors they plant are successful.Ca: Les dades comencen a mostrar com el permafrost s'està desfent més ràpid que mai.En: The data begins to show how the permafrost is melting faster than ever.Ca: Quan la tempesta comença, ja estan de tornada, amb l'huracà de neu a les seves espatlles.En: When the storm begins, they are already on their way back, with the snow hurricane at their backs.Ca: La navegació és difícil, però bé que avancen, seguint les instruccions de Raimon pel comunicador.En: Navigation is difficult, but they progress, following Raimon's instructions over the communicator.Ca: Amb un últim impuls de força i coratge, aconsegueixen tornar al campament segurs.En: With a final push of strength and courage, they manage to return to the camp safely.Ca: Raimon els rep amb alleujament.En: Raimon greets them with relief.Ca: El pla havia funcionat, però el risc havia estat elevat.En: The plan had worked, but the risk had been high.Ca: Aquella nit, mentre la tempesta enfurisma la tundra, l'equip es reuneix dins de la tenda escalfada.En: That night, while the storm rages against the tundra, the team gathers inside the heated tent.Ca: Agraeixen el lideratge de Raimon, la valentia de Clàudia, i l'obsessió de Marçal per obtenir les dades que poden canviar tants destins.En: They are grateful for Raimon's leadership, Clàudia's courage, and Marçal's obsession with obtaining the data that can change so many destinies.Ca: "Un altre Dia d'Acció de Gràcies lluny de casa", diu Clàudia, recordant les tradicions americanes, però amb un somriure.En: "Another Thanksgiving far from home," says Clàudia, remembering American traditions, but with a smile.Ca: "Però amb molt per agrair.En: "But with much to be thankful for."Ca: "Marçal aprèn que, tot i que el seu treball és important, el valor de la col·laboració i la seguretat són fonamentals.En: Marçal learns that, although his work is important, the value of collaboration and safety are fundamental.Ca: La tempesta fora recorda l'equip de la bellesa i el poder de la naturalesa, reafirmant el seu compromís de protegir el planeta.En: The storm outside reminds the team of the beauty and power of nature, reaffirming their commitment to protecting the planet.Ca: Allí, mentre la neu copejava la tenda, saberen que, juntament, podien superar qualsevol tempesta.En: There, as the snow pounded the tent, they knew that together, they could overcome any storm.Ca: I així, la tundra àrtica continua sent testimoni de la seva dedicació i esperit indomable.En: And so, the Arctic tundra continues to bear witness to their dedication and indomitable spirit. Vocabulary Words:the horizon: l'horitzódesolate: desolatresearchers: investigadorsthe concern: la preocupacióclimate change: canvi climàticthe permafrost: el permafrostbold: agosaratchallenges: reptesthe expedition: l'expedicióthe storm: la tempestato retreat: retirar-sethe impact: l'impactethe safety: la seguretatto melt: fondre'sintensity: intensitatthe data: les dadesto insist: insistirnavigation: navegacióthe communicator: el comunicadorsuccessful: reeixitsthe courage: el coratgeto rage: enfurismarthe dedication: la dedicacióindomitable: indomableto obtain: obtenirthe relief: l'alleujamentto threaten: amenaçarto gather: reunir-sethe camp: el campamentto show: mostrar

Fluent Fiction - French: Rekindling Old Ties: A Parisian Tale of Friendship Rediscovered Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-11-25-23-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Les feuilles dorées tourbillonnaient dans l'air frais de l'automne, dansant au vent comme une peinture vivante.En: The golden leaves swirled in the crisp autumn air, dancing in the wind like a living painting.Fr: Émilie s'assit près de la fenêtre du café historique, le Café de Flore, observant le ballet des passants sur les pavés de Paris.En: Émilie sat by the window of the historic café, the Café de Flore, watching the ballet of passersby on the cobblestones of Paris.Fr: Les conversations feutrées et le tintement des tasses de porcelaine créaient une symphonie agréable autour d'elle.En: The hushed conversations and the clinking of porcelain cups created a pleasant symphony around her.Fr: Émilie était nerveuse.En: Émilie was nervous.Fr: Aujourd'hui, elle retrouvait Julien, son vieil ami, après des années de silence.En: Today, she was meeting Julien, her old friend, after years of silence.Fr: Elle se souvenait de leur amitié, autrefois pleine de rires et de rêves partagés.En: She remembered their friendship, once full of laughter and shared dreams.Fr: Mais les années avaient passé, créant un fossé entre eux.En: But the years had passed, creating a gap between them.Fr: Julien entra, et Émilie sentit un mélange d'excitation et d'appréhension.En: Julien entered, and Émilie felt a mix of excitement and apprehension.Fr: Il avait changé, bien sûr, mais dans son sourire, elle retrouvait le garçon qu'elle avait connu.En: He had changed, of course, but in his smile, she found the boy she used to know.Fr: Ils s'embrassèrent timidement, prenant place à leur table habituelle, avec vue sur la rue animée.En: They timidly embraced, taking their usual table with a view of the lively street.Fr: "Émilie", commença Julien, "tu es restée la même... et Paris aussi, je crois."En: "Émilie," Julien began, "you've stayed the same... and Paris too, I think."Fr: Émilie sourit, mais une inquiétude persistait.En: Émilie smiled, but a concern lingered.Fr: Comment combler les années perdues ?En: How to bridge the lost years?Fr: Comment être honnête sans blesser ?En: How to be honest without hurting?Fr: En attendant leurs cafés, ils parlèrent de tout et de rien.En: While waiting for their coffees, they talked about everything and nothing.Fr: Julien racontait sa vie aux États-Unis, décrivant Thanksgiving, cette fête de la gratitude qui n'avait pas d'équivalent ici.En: Julien recounted his life in the United States, describing Thanksgiving, that festival of gratitude that had no equivalent here.Fr: Émilie l'écoutait, fascinée, mais un peu triste.En: Émilie listened, fascinated, but a bit sad.Fr: Elle réalisait combien leurs vies avaient divergé.En: She realized how their lives had diverged.Fr: Le café épicé arriva, enveloppant la table de son arôme chaleureux.En: The spiced coffee arrived, enveloping the table with its warm aroma.Fr: Émilie se sentit submergée par la nostalgie.En: Émilie felt overwhelmed by nostalgia.Fr: Elle prit une inspiration profonde et décida de parler.En: She took a deep breath and decided to speak.Fr: "Julien, je ne peux pas ignorer ces années de silence.En: "Julien, I can't ignore these years of silence.Fr: J'avais peur que notre amitié ne survive pas."En: I was afraid that our friendship wouldn't survive."Fr: Julien, surpris par sa sincérité, posa sa tasse.En: Julien, surprised by her sincerity, put down his cup.Fr: "Moi aussi, je m'inquiétais," avoua-t-il.En: "I was worried too," he admitted.Fr: "Mais je crois que l'on peut trouver un nouveau chemin.En: "But I believe we can find a new path.Fr: Même à travers la distance."En: Even across the distance."Fr: Ce moment de vérité les rapprocha.En: This moment of truth brought them closer.Fr: La tension se dissipa, remplacée par une compréhension mutuelle.En: The tension dissipated, replaced by a mutual understanding.Fr: Ils parlèrent longuement, partageant des souvenirs et des espoirs pour l'avenir.En: They talked at length, sharing memories and hopes for the future.Fr: Émilie ressentit alors une paix intérieure ; elle comprit que l'amitié véritable peut résister au temps et à la distance.En: Émilie then felt an inner peace; she realized that true friendship can withstand time and distance.Fr: Le soleil déclinait, teintant le café d'un or doux, alors qu'ils sortaient, bras dessus bras dessous.En: The sun was setting, tinting the café with a soft gold as they left, arm in arm.Fr: L'automne parisien, bien que froid, semblait plus chaleureux qu'il ne l'avait été depuis longtemps.En: Parisian autumn, though cold, seemed warmer than it had for a long time.Fr: Pour Émilie, cette journée avait changé quelque chose en elle.En: For Émilie, this day had changed something in her.Fr: Elle avait appris que la peur devait être confrontée et que faire confiance à ceux que l'on aime est la clé pour garder les cœurs unis.En: She had learned that fear must be faced and that trusting those we love is key to keeping hearts united.Fr: Dans la lumière dorée de la fin de journée, Émilie et Julien s'éloignèrent, prêts à écrire un nouveau chapitre de leur amitié.En: In the golden light of the day's end, Émilie and Julien walked away, ready to write a new chapter of their friendship. Vocabulary Words:the leaves: les feuillesgolden: doréescrisp: fraisto swirl: tourbillonnerthe café: le caféthe conversation: la conversationto create: créerthe symphony: la symphoniethe excitement: l'excitationthe apprehension: l'appréhensionthe embrace: l'embrassadethe concern: l'inquiétudethe gap: le fosséthe distance: la distanceto recount: raconterthe aroma: l'arômethe truth: la véritéto dissipate: dissiperthe understanding: la compréhensionto share: partagerto withstand: résisterthe sunset: le déclinthe warmth: la chaleurthe nostalgia: la nostalgieto trust: faire confiancethe fear: la peurthe friend: l'amithe table: la tableto fascinate: fascinerthe hope: l'espoir

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Finding Solace: A Stroll Through Friendship and Nature Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-11-23-23-34-01-it Story Transcript:It: In un angolo nascosto della città, il Giardino Botanico brillava con i colori dell'autunno.En: In a hidden corner of the city, the Giardino Botanico glimmered with the colors of autumn.It: Foglie dorate e arancioni tappezzavano i sentieri, e l'aria era fresca, un dolce avviso che l'anno stava volgendo al termine.En: Golden and orange leaves carpeted the paths, and the air was crisp, a sweet reminder that the year was coming to an end.It: Era qui che Luca, Giorgio ed Elena avevano deciso di incontrarsi, lontano dai rumori della città.En: It was here that Luca, Giorgio, and Elena had decided to meet, away from the noises of the city.It: Luca era arrivato per primo.En: Luca was the first to arrive.It: Si fermò vicino a una grande quercia, inspirando profondamente.En: He stopped near a large oak tree, taking a deep breath.It: Sentiva il peso del lavoro schiacciarlo.En: He felt the weight of work pressing down on him.It: La sua mente era come un ingranaggio che non si fermava mai.En: His mind was like a gear that never stopped.It: Cercava pace, un momento di respiro, e oggi sperava di trovarlo.En: He sought peace, a moment to breathe, and today he hoped to find it.It: Poco dopo arrivò Giorgio, un sorriso splendente sul volto.En: Shortly after, Giorgio arrived, a radiant smile on his face.It: "Luca!"En: "Luca!"It: esclamò, abbracciandolo con entusiasmo.En: he exclaimed, hugging him enthusiastically.It: "Ho tante storie da raccontare del mio ultimo viaggio!"En: "I have so many stories to tell about my latest trip!"It: Elena era ultima ad arrivare, con un grande taccuino sotto il braccio.En: Elena was the last to arrive, with a large notebook under her arm.It: "Ciao ragazzi," disse con un sorriso mite.En: "Hi guys," she said with a gentle smile.It: "Ho bisogno di ispirazione per il mio prossimo progetto."En: "I need inspiration for my next project."It: I tre amici si sedettero su una panchina di legno, circondati dal fruscio delle foglie.En: The three friends sat on a wooden bench, surrounded by the rustling of leaves.It: Giorgio iniziò a raccontare delle sue avventure.En: Giorgio began to recount his adventures.It: Parlò di paesaggi mozzafiato, di cene sotto le stelle e di persone straordinarie incontrate lungo il cammino.En: He spoke of breathtaking landscapes, dinners under the stars, and extraordinary people met along the way.It: Ma Luca non riusciva a smettere di pensare al suo lavoro.En: But Luca couldn't stop thinking about his work.It: Era come un rumore incessante nella sua testa.En: It was like a constant noise in his head.It: Elena, osservando Luca, si avvicinò e chiese con gentilezza: "Luca, cosa c'è che non va?"En: Elena, observing Luca, leaned in and asked gently, "Luca, what's wrong?"It: Esitante all'inizio, Luca decise di aprirsi.En: Hesitant at first, Luca decided to open up.It: Parlò delle pressioni al lavoro, di quanto si sentisse sopraffatto e di come desiderasse trovare un po' di serenità.En: He talked about the work pressures, how overwhelmed he felt, and how he longed to find some serenity.It: "È difficile concentrarsi su altro," confessò.En: "It's hard to focus on anything else," he confessed.It: Giorgio ascoltò attentamente e poi raccontò una storia di una collina lontana, dove aveva trovato un senso di pace assoluta.En: Giorgio listened attentively and then shared a story of a distant hill where he had found a sense of absolute peace.It: "A volte, Luca," disse, "bisogna allontanarsi per vedere le cose più chiaramente."En: "Sometimes, Luca," he said, "you need to step away to see things more clearly."It: Quelle parole colpirono Luca.En: Those words struck Luca.It: Era esattamente ciò di cui aveva bisogno: un nuovo punto di vista.En: It was exactly what he needed: a new perspective.It: Capì che forse doveva prendersi più tempo per sé stesso e allontanarsi dal caos.En: He realized that perhaps he needed to take more time for himself and step away from the chaos.It: Mentre il sole iniziava a calare, dipingendo il cielo di sfumature rosate, Luca si alzò, sentendo un peso sollevarsi dalle sue spalle.En: As the sun began to set, painting the sky with rosy hues, Luca stood up, feeling a weight lift from his shoulders.It: "Grazie, amici," disse con un sorriso sincero.En: "Thank you, friends," he said with a sincere smile.It: "Oggi mi avete davvero aiutato."En: "Today you really helped me."It: Lasciarono il Giardino Botanico, promettendosi di rivedersi presto.En: They left the Giardino Botanico, promising to see each other soon.It: Luca, con una nuova chiarezza, sentiva che piccoli cambiamenti lo avrebbero portato verso quella tanto agognata tranquillità.En: Luca, with newfound clarity, felt that small changes would lead him toward that longed-for tranquility.It: E capì anche quanto fosse importante condividere le proprie preoccupazioni.En: And he also understood how important it was to share his worries.It: Mentre si allontanava, il fruscio delle foglie sotto i suoi piedi era come musica.En: As he walked away, the rustling of the leaves under his feet was like music.It: Il giardino era stato un rifugio, e l'amicizia, una cura inaspettata.En: The garden had been a refuge, and friendship, an unexpected remedy.It: Luca ora sapeva che non era solo e che poteva affrontare il suo lavoro con un nuovo coraggio.En: Luca now knew he was not alone and could face his work with renewed courage. Vocabulary Words:the corner: l'angolohidden: nascostoglimmered: brillavacrisp: frescaa gear: un ingranaggioenthusiastically: con entusiasmobreathtaking: mozzafiatodinners: cenehesitant: esitanteto focus: concentrarsiattentively: attentamentea hill: una collinastruck: colpironohues: sfumaturesincere: sinceropromise: promettendosinewfound: nuovalonged-for: agognatarustling: fruscioa refuge: un rifugiounexpected: inaspettatacourage: coraggioserenity: serenitàlandscapes: paesaggiobserving: osservandooverwhelmed: sopraffattochaos: caosperspective: punto di vistatranquility: tranquillitàshare: condividere

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Finding Roots: A Family's Thanksgiving in an Autumn Garden Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-11-23-23-34-01-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Höstvinden svepte genom Uppsala botaniska trädgård medan de brinnande löven rasslade under fötterna.En: The autumn wind swept through the Uppsala botaniska trädgård while the burning leaves rustled underfoot.Sv: Sofia stod på grusvägen och såg ut över den färgglada prakten.En: Sofia stood on the gravel path and gazed over the colorful splendor.Sv: Det var Thanksgiving, och träden bar solnedgångens alla nyanser.En: It was Thanksgiving, and the trees bore all the shades of sunset.Sv: Trädgården var tyst, och tanken på hennes mormor fyllde henne med värme.En: The garden was silent, and the thought of her grandmother filled her with warmth.Sv: Sofia, en botanist med passion, höll minnet av sin mormor nära.En: Sofia, a botanist with passion, held the memory of her grandmother close.Sv: Hon mindes alla gångerna de hade gått genom dessa stigar tillsammans.En: She remembered all the times they had walked these paths together.Sv: Idag samlade hon sin familj här för första gången på länge.En: Today she gathered her family here for the first time in a long while.Sv: Hennes bror Lukas, som kom från utlandet, och hans dotter, Elin, var här för att fira familjen och traditionerna.En: Her brother Lukas, who came from abroad, and his daughter, Elin, were here to celebrate family and traditions.Sv: Lukas gick bredvid Sofia, distraherad av telefonen som ständigt surrade i hans ficka.En: Lukas walked beside Sofia, distracted by the phone constantly buzzing in his pocket.Sv: "Jag har mycket att göra", sa han ursäktande medan han såg på skärmen.En: "I have so much to do," he said apologetically while looking at the screen.Sv: Sofia log förstående.En: Sofia smiled understandingly.Sv: Det var alltid något som krävde hans uppmärksamhet.En: There was always something demanding his attention.Sv: Elin gick några steg bakom, knappt avlägsnad från sin smartphone.En: Elin walked a few steps behind, barely removed from her smartphone.Sv: Hennes avstånd till familjetraditioner var uppenbar.En: Her distance from family traditions was apparent.Sv: Sofia suckade tyst.En: Sofia sighed softly.Sv: "Vi börjar med en rundtur", föreslog hon glatt, förhoppningsfull om att fånga deras intresse.En: "Let's start with a tour," she suggested cheerfully, hopeful to capture their interest.Sv: Genom trädgården vandrade de.En: They wandered through the garden.Sv: Sofia pekade ut olika plantor, deras färger dämpade av säsongen men fortfarande majestätiska.En: Sofia pointed out different plants, their colors muted by the season but still majestic.Sv: "Här brukade mormor stå och tala om Irisens färger", sade hon och hoppades att historierna skulle nå Elin.En: "This is where Grandma used to stand and talk about the colors of the irises," she said, hoping that the stories would reach Elin.Sv: "Kommer du ihåg, Lukas?"En: "Do you remember, Lukas?"Sv: frågade Sofia plötsligt.En: asked Sofia suddenly.Sv: Lukas såg upp från sin telefon och log.En: Lukas looked up from his phone and smiled.Sv: "Ja, det var alltid en speciell tid med mormor."En: "Yes, it was always a special time with Grandma."Sv: Mitt i promenaden ringde Lukas telefon igen.En: In the middle of the walk, Lukas' phone rang again.Sv: Han stannade och tvekade.En: He stopped and hesitated.Sv: Men Sofia, snabb i tanke, började för Elin istället, "Det var här mormor lärde mig namnet på kumminblomman.En: But Sofia, quick in thought, started for Elin instead, "It was here Grandma taught me the name of the caraway flower.Sv: Hon sa att den luktade som bedövande sommarregn."En: She said it smelled like intoxicating summer rain."Sv: Elin tittade upp.En: Elin looked up.Sv: För ett ögonblick försvann hennes smartphone intresse.En: For a moment, her smartphone interest vanished.Sv: "Verkligen?"En: "Really?"Sv: frågade hon nyfiket.En: she asked curiously.Sv: Lukas tittade på sin syster och dotter, stängde av telefonen och sa, "Detta kan vänta.En: Lukas looked at his sister and daughter, turned off the phone, and said, "This can wait.Sv: Familjen är viktigare nu."En: Family is more important now."Sv: Tillsammans fortsatte de att utforska, andades in den krispiga höstluften och delade fler minnen.En: Together they continued to explore, breathing in the crisp autumn air and sharing more memories.Sv: När solen började sjunka, samlades de runt ett enkelt bord.En: As the sun began to sink, they gathered around a simple table.Sv: Tacksamheten flödade lika rikligt som den svenska juldrycken och den amerikanska fyllningen.En: Gratitude flowed as richly as the svenska juldrycken and the American stuffing.Sv: I skymningen lämnade Sofia trädgården med ett lätt hjärta.En: At dusk, Sofia left the garden with a light heart.Sv: Hennes planer hade fungerat.En: Her plans had worked.Sv: Lukas förstod vikten av närvaro, och Elin, hon började äntligen visa intresse för sina rötter.En: Lukas understood the importance of presence, and Elin, she finally began to show interest in her roots.Sv: Familjens band hade stärkts, precis som Sofia hade önskat.En: The family's bonds had strengthened, just as Sofia had wished. Vocabulary Words:autumn: höstswept: sveptebotanist: botanistgravel: grussplendor: praktshades: nyansergazed: såg utburning: brinnanderustled: rassladegrateful: tacksamhetenintoxicating: bedövandecrisp: krispigawandered: vandrademajestically: majestätiskahesitated: tvekadepresence: närvarocolorful: färggladatraditions: traditionernadusk: skymningensplendid: praktfullcuriously: nyfiketgrateful: tacksamstrolled: promenadenprosthetics: protetikgathered: samladeclose: näraabroad: utlandetconstantly: ständigtcheerfully: glattexplore: utforska

Fluent Fiction - French: Émile and Lucie: Finding Inspiration in the Jardin des Plantes Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-11-23-23-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Émile aime le matin calme d'automne au Jardin des Plantes.En: Émile loves the calm autumn morning at the Jardin des Plantes.Fr: Pour lui, c'est comme un tableau vivant avec des touches de rouge et d'or.En: For him, it's like a living painting with touches of red and gold.Fr: Les feuilles craquent sous ses pas et l'air frais transporte une douce odeur de terre et de verdure.En: The leaves crunch under his feet, and the fresh air carries a gentle scent of earth and greenery.Fr: Aujourd'hui, c'est une sortie d'entreprise, un moment censé être de détente.En: Today, it's a company outing, a supposed moment of relaxation.Fr: Mais Émile pense à son travail.En: But Émile is thinking about his work.Fr: Il doit finir une présentation importante sur la biodiversité des plantes.En: He has to finish an important presentation on the biodiversity of plants.Fr: Lucie, sa collègue joyeuse et pétillante, se promène près de lui.En: Lucie, his joyful and bubbly colleague, walks near him.Fr: Elle aime la nature et les gens.En: She loves nature and people.Fr: Elle regarde Émile avec un sourire.En: She looks at Émile with a smile.Fr: « Émile, viens ! Profite un peu, c'est magnifique ici ! »En: "Émile, come on! Enjoy it a little, it's beautiful here!"Fr: Émile, légèrement perdu dans ses pensées, répond : « Oui, mais j'ai beaucoup de travail.En: Émile, slightly lost in his thoughts, replies, "Yes, but I have a lot of work.Fr: Je dois finir ma présentation. C'est crucial. »En: I have to finish my presentation. It's crucial."Fr: Lucie rit doucement.En: Lucie laughs softly.Fr: « Je comprends.En: "I understand.Fr: Mais le monde ne va pas s'arrêter parce que tu fais une pause.En: But the world isn't going to stop because you take a break.Fr: Tu peux toujours travailler plus tard, non ? »En: You can always work later, right?"Fr: Ils marchent ensemble sur les chemins du jardin.En: They walk together on the garden paths.Fr: Immédiatement, le contraste entre eux est visible.En: Immediately, the contrast between them is visible.Fr: Émile est ordonné et sérieux, tandis que Lucie marche avec énergie, s'arrêtant pour observer les plantes, souriant à chaque découverte.En: Émile is orderly and serious, while Lucie walks with energy, stopping to observe the plants, smiling at each discovery.Fr: Plusieurs collègues les dépassent, saluant joyeusement.En: Several colleagues pass them, greeting cheerfully.Fr: Lucie semble hésiter puis s'arrête au milieu d'un coin rare du jardin, entourée de plantes exotiques.En: Lucie seems to hesitate then stops in the middle of a rare spot in the garden, surrounded by exotic plants.Fr: Elle respire profondément.En: She breathes deeply.Fr: « Tu sais, Émile, parfois j'ai peur de ne pas réussir dans mon travail.En: "You know, Émile, sometimes I'm afraid of not succeeding in my work.Fr: La nature m'aide à apaiser cette peur. »En: Nature helps me soothe that fear."Fr: Émile lève les yeux de ses notes, un peu surpris.En: Émile looks up from his notes, a bit surprised.Fr: « Vraiment ? Tu sembles si confiante. »En: "Really? You seem so confident."Fr: « Eh bien, la vérité c'est que j'ai mes doutes aussi », admet-elle.En: "Well, the truth is that I have my doubts too," she admits.Fr: « Mais être ici, avec ces plantes, me rappelle que c'est normal de faire une pause, d'apprécier chaque moment. »En: "But being here, with these plants, reminds me that it's normal to take a break, to appreciate each moment."Fr: Émile est touché par son honnêteté.En: Émile is touched by her honesty.Fr: Il réalise que Lucie a raison.En: He realizes that Lucie is right.Fr: Passer du temps dans le jardin n'est pas seulement une pause du travail, c'est aussi une façon de renouveler son esprit.En: Spending time in the garden is not just a break from work; it's also a way to renew his spirit.Fr: Ils continuent à marcher ensemble, discutant des plantes autour d'eux.En: They continue to walk together, talking about the plants around them.Fr: Peu à peu, Émile se sent plus à l'aise.En: Gradually, Émile feels more at ease.Fr: Lucie, avec sa passion contagieuse, l'encourage à voir au-delà de son travail.En: Lucie, with her contagious passion, encourages him to see beyond his work.Fr: À la fin de la promenade, alors que le soleil commence à descendre, ils ont découvert une complicité inattendue.En: At the end of the walk, as the sun begins to set, they have discovered an unexpected camaraderie.Fr: Émile, inspiré par l'ouverture de Lucie, propose : « Et si on collaborait pour la présentation sur la biodiversité ?En: Émile, inspired by Lucie's openness, proposes, "What if we collaborated on the presentation about biodiversity?Fr: Tes idées pourraient apporter un nouvel angle. »En: Your ideas could bring a new angle."Fr: Lucie accepte avec enthousiasme.En: Lucie accepts enthusiastically.Fr: « Avec plaisir, Émile ! On pourrait vraiment faire quelque chose de spécial ensemble. »En: "With pleasure, Émile! We could really create something special together."Fr: Ils quittent le Jardin des Plantes, amis et collègues, unis par un amour partagé pour la nature et un respect mutuel.En: They leave the Jardin des Plantes, friends and colleagues, united by a shared love for nature and mutual respect.Fr: Émile a appris à voir le monde différemment, et Lucie a renforcé sa confiance.En: Émile has learned to see the world differently, and Lucie has reinforced her confidence.Fr: Ensemble, ils sont prêts à créer un projet qui reflète leurs nouvelles perspectives.En: Together, they are ready to create a project that reflects their new perspectives. Vocabulary Words:the morning: le matincalm: calmethe painting: le tableauthe leaf: la feuilleto crunch: craquerthe company: l'entreprisethe outing: la sortiethe colleague: le collèguejoyful: joyeuxbubbly: pétillantthe path: le cheminthe contrast: le contrasteorderly: ordonnéto greet: saluerto hesitate: hésiterrare: rareexotic: exotiqueto soothe: apaiserconfident: confiantthe truth: la véritéthe honesty: l'honnêtetéto realize: réaliserto renew: renouvelerto encourage: encouragerto collaborate: collaborerthe angle: l'anglespecial: spécialto discover: découvrirunexpected: inattenduthe perspective: la perspective

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Butterfly Chase: A Love Story in the Heart of Nature Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-11-23-23-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: En el corazón del Jardín Botánico, donde los aromas florales reinan y mariposas revolotean como joyas vivas, Mateo camina con cautela.En: In the heart of the Jardín Botánico, where floral aromas reign and butterflies flutter like living jewels, Mateo walks with caution.Es: La primavera en el hemisferio sur viste al jardín de colores vibrantes.En: Spring in the southern hemisphere dresses the garden in vibrant colors.Es: Mateo, entusiasta de la naturaleza pero algo torpe, siente la emoción en el aire.En: Mateo, a nature enthusiast but somewhat clumsy, feels the excitement in the air.Es: Hoy hay un evento especial y su objetivo es impresionar a Elena, una voluntaria del jardín de quien ha estado secretamente enamorado.En: Today there is a special event and his goal is to impress Elena, a garden volunteer whom he has secretly been in love with.Es: Elena está en la entrada, sonriendo mientras da la bienvenida a los visitantes.En: Elena is at the entrance, smiling as she welcomes visitors.Es: Mateo, con el corazón latiendo rápido, se acerca.En: Mateo, with his heart beating fast, approaches.Es: Quiere hablarle, parecer seguro y conocedor.En: He wants to talk to her, appear confident and knowledgeable.Es: Pero sus nervios lo traicionan.En: But his nerves betray him.Es: Al adentrarse en el pabellón de mariposas, distraído por los colores brillantes a su alrededor, tropieza con una pequeña barrera.En: As he enters the butterfly pavilion, distracted by the bright colors around him, he trips over a small barrier.Es: Una mariposa, más grande de lo común y llena de destellos de azul y negro, encuentra un escape.En: A butterfly, larger than usual and filled with flashes of blue and black, finds an escape.Es: Planea hacia el café cercano, generando una ola de risas sorprendidas y algunos gritos de asombro.En: It glides towards the nearby cafe, generating a wave of surprised laughter and some cries of amazement.Es: Los visitantes se detienen, las tazas de café quedan suspendidas en el aire mientras la mariposa zigzaguea entre ellas.En: The visitors pause, their coffee cups suspended in the air as the butterfly zigzags among them.Es: Mateo se siente avergonzado.En: Mateo feels embarrassed.Es: No quería causar problemas, pero ve una oportunidad.En: He didn't want to cause trouble, but he sees an opportunity.Es: Decide actuar rápido.En: He decides to act quickly.Es: Buscando ayudar al personal, se pone en marcha, lleno de determinación.En: Looking to help the staff, he sets off, full of determination.Es: Carlos, su amigo y también visitante, se acerca con un sombrero de ala ancha.En: Carlos, his friend and also a visitor, approaches with a wide-brimmed hat.Es: "Usa esto," le dice a Mateo con una sonrisa socarrona.En: "Use this," he says to Mateo with a sly smile.Es: Mateo, sin perder tiempo, acepta el sombrero.En: Mateo, not wasting any time, accepts the hat.Es: Con movimientos que parecen una cómica danza, logra atraer la atención de la mariposa.En: With movements that seem like a comical dance, he manages to attract the attention of the butterfly.Es: La sala está expectante y algunas risas suaves lo acompañan.En: The room is expectant, and some soft laughter accompanies him.Es: Después de un par de intentos fallidos, finalmente, con un giro ágil, captura la mariposa.En: After a couple of failed attempts, finally, with an agile twist, he captures the butterfly.Es: Una ola de aplausos llena el café.En: A wave of applause fills the cafe.Es: Mateo, con una mezcla de orgullo y alivio, se dirige a Elena.En: Mateo, with a mix of pride and relief, approaches Elena.Es: Ella lo recibe con una expresión de agradecimiento y alegría.En: She greets him with an expression of gratitude and joy.Es: "Gracias, Mateo," dice Elena, tomando la mariposa con delicadeza de sus manos.En: "Thank you, Mateo," says Elena, gently taking the butterfly from his hands.Es: Él siente el calor en sus mejillas, pero está feliz.En: He feels the warmth on his cheeks, but he is happy.Es: "¿Te gustaría un café conmigo después?En: "Would you like to have a coffee with me afterward?Es: Podemos charlar sobre las mariposas," le ofrece.En: We can chat about the butterflies," she offers.Es: El corazón de Mateo late con fuerza, pero esta vez es de satisfacción y confianza.En: Mateo's heart pounds, but this time it is with satisfaction and confidence.Es: "Claro, me encantaría," responde él, con una sonrisa que delata su alegría.En: "Sure, I'd love to," he responds, with a smile that betrays his happiness.Es: Mientras Elena camina a su lado, él se da cuenta de que, a pesar de su torpeza inicial, ha logrado algo más valioso: ser auténtico.En: As Elena walks by his side, he realizes that, despite his initial clumsiness, he has achieved something more valuable: to be authentic.Es: Y quizá, solo quizá, ganar la oportunidad de conocer mejor a Elena, mariposas y todo.En: And maybe, just maybe, he has won the opportunity to get to know Elena better, butterflies and all. Vocabulary Words:the heart: el corazónthe aroma: el aromato flutter: revolotearthe jewel: la joyathe enthusiast: el entusiastathe event: el eventothe volunteer: el voluntario/la voluntariato betray: traicionarto trip: tropezarthe pavilion: el pabellónthe barrier: la barrerato glide: planearthe laughter: la risathe amazement: el asombroto pause: detenerseto zigzag: zigzaguearembarrassed: avergonzadothe staff: el personalthe determination: la determinaciónthe brim: el alasly: socarróncomical: cómicoexpectant: expectantethe applause: el aplausothe pride: el orgullothe relief: el aliviothe gratitude: el agradecimientothe cheek: la mejillato chat: charlarclumsiness: la torpeza

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Echoes of Passion: Finding Connection in Ancient Halls Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-11-22-08-38-20-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Det var en klar höstdag, och Naturhistoriska Museets väldiga salar fylldes med viskningars ekon och de mjuka susningarna av höstlöv från trädgårdens träd utanför.En: It was a clear autumn day, and the vast halls of the Naturhistoriska Museet were filled with echoes of whispers and the soft rustling of autumn leaves from the garden's trees outside.Sv: Solens gyllene strålar silar genom de färgade glasfönstren och kastar ett varmt sken över utställningarna.En: The golden rays of the sun filtered through the stained glass windows, casting a warm glow over the exhibits.Sv: Astrid gick långsamt genom museet.En: Astrid walked slowly through the museum.Sv: Hon var historiker och älskade allt gammalt, men på sistone kändes allt lite tomt.En: She was a historian and loved everything old, but lately everything felt a bit empty.Sv: Hon sökte efter något, kanske någon, som kunde återuppväcka hennes passion.En: She was searching for something, perhaps someone, who could rekindle her passion.Sv: I dag kändes dock annorlunda.En: Today, however, felt different.Sv: Hon hade kuraterat en särskild utställning om forntida föremål och stannade upp framför en uråldrig sten med inristade symboler.En: She had curated a special exhibition on ancient artifacts and stopped in front of an ancient stone with engraved symbols.Sv: Mikael, en fotograf som ofta lånade sitt öga åt världen men nu kände sig lite utanför den, gick sakta genom samma hall.En: Mikael, a photographer who often lent his eye to the world but now felt a bit outside of it, walked slowly through the same hall.Sv: Hans kamera hängde tungt från axeln medan han letade efter nya motiv.En: His camera hung heavy from his shoulder as he searched for new subjects.Sv: Ögonblick som kunde få honom att känna utan att gömma sig bakom linsen.En: Moments that could make him feel without hiding behind the lens.Sv: De stannade båda till vid den gamla stenen, precis samtidigt.En: They both paused at the old stone, at the exact same moment.Sv: Astrids ögon levde upp när hon märkte Mikaels intresse.En: Astrid's eyes lit up when she noticed Mikael's interest.Sv: Hon funderade kort men bestämde sig för att stanna.En: She briefly considered but decided to stay.Sv: Hon började berätta om stenens historia, dess forntida betydelse och de människor som kunde ha skapat den.En: She began to tell the story of the stone, its ancient significance, and the people who might have created it.Sv: Mikael lyssnade, fascinerad av Astrids entusiasm.En: Mikael listened, captivated by Astrid's enthusiasm.Sv: Han glömde nästan att ta bilder.En: He almost forgot to take pictures.Sv: "Historierna bakom dessa föremål är otroliga," sa han.En: "The stories behind these objects are incredible," he said.Sv: "Det är som att fånga en bild, men med ord."En: "It's like capturing a picture, but with words."Sv: De två började prata.En: The two began to talk.Sv: Astrid upptäckte att Mikael inte bara var en enkel iakttagare, utan någon som önskade en starkare koppling till det han fångade.En: Astrid discovered that Mikael wasn't just a simple observer, but someone who desired a stronger connection to what he captured.Sv: Medan de fortsatte deras livliga samtal om artefakter och betydelser, fann de en gemensam eld.En: As they continued their lively conversation about artifacts and meanings, they found a shared passion.Sv: Efteråt lämnade de museet tillsammans.En: Afterwards, they left the museum together.Sv: De pratade om att utforska fler historiska platser.En: They talked about exploring more historical places.Sv: De skulle blanda Astrids djupa kunskap med Mikaels förmåga att fånga ögonblick.En: They would blend Astrid's deep knowledge with Mikael's ability to capture moments.Sv: I den friska höstluften insåg Astrid att passion är ett språk man kan dela.En: In the fresh autumn air, Astrid realized that passion is a language that can be shared.Sv: Och Mikael fann en ny sorts skönhet bortom kameran – i ögonblick av äkta närvaro och mänsklig förbindelse.En: And Mikael found a new kind of beauty beyond the camera—in moments of genuine presence and human connection.Sv: Tillsammans begav de sig vidare, med museets mäktiga eko bakom sig och en ny väg framför.En: Together, they moved on, with the museum's mighty echo behind them and a new path ahead. Vocabulary Words:clear: klarvast: väldigawhispers: viskningarechoes: ekonrustling: susningarstained glass: färgade glasfönstrenexhibition: utställninghistorian: historikerrekindle: återuppväckacurated: kurateratengraved: inristadesymbols: symbolerphotographer: fotografobserver: iakttagareenthusiasm: entusiasmcaptivated: fascineradartifacts: artefaktermeanings: betydelsergenuine: äktapresence: närvaroconnection: förbindelsemighty: mäktigasignificance: betydelsedesire: önskadeexploring: utforskafilter: silargarden: trädgårdenscapture: fångagolden: gylleneblend: blanda

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Autumn Inspirations: Discovering Art and Friendship in Barcelona Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-11-21-08-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Els colors de la tardor embolcallaven el Parc Güell amb una calidesa que només Gaudí podria haver imaginat.En: The colors of autumn enveloped Parc Güell with a warmth that only Gaudí could have imagined.Ca: Les fulles seques cobertaven els camins i cruixien sota els peus dels visitants.En: Dry leaves covered the paths and crunched under the visitors' feet.Ca: Jordi, un estudiant d'art apassionat per Barcelona, caminava amb cura.En: Jordi, an art student passionate about Barcelona, walked carefully.Ca: Sentia les pedres sota els peus, cada pas un recordatori del seu turmell torçat, resultat d'una mala caiguda el dia anterior.En: He felt the stones underfoot, each step a reminder of his twisted ankle, the result of a bad fall the previous day.Ca: Núria, la seva millor amiga, l'acompanyava.En: Núria, his best friend, accompanied him.Ca: "Jordi, hauries de descansar", repetia una vegada més amb preocupació.En: "Jordi, you should rest," she repeated once more with concern.Ca: Però Jordi només tenia un objectiu: impressionar Pau, un turista carismàtic que havia conegut a un mercat d'art.En: But Jordi had only one goal: to impress Pau, a charismatic tourist he had met at an art market.Ca: "Avui és el dia perfecte, Núria.En: "Today is the perfect day, Núria.Ca: He d'ensenyar-li el meu art", va insistir Jordi, sentint el pes de la seva ambició.En: I have to show him my art," insisted Jordi, feeling the weight of his ambition.Ca: Ja havia instal·lat algunes de les seves obres en un raconet tranquil del parc, inspirades per les formes orgàniques de Gaudí.En: He had already set up some of his works in a quiet corner of the park, inspired by Gaudí's organic forms.Ca: Quan van arribar al costat de les obres d'art, Pau ja hi era.En: When they arrived next to the artworks, Pau was already there.Ca: Els ulls del turista brillaven amb admiració.En: The tourist's eyes gleamed with admiration.Ca: "Quin art més viu!En: "What vibrant art!Ca: Captures l'essència de Gaudí i la fas teva", va dir Pau amb entusiasme sincer.En: You capture the essence of Gaudí and make it your own," said Pau with sincere enthusiasm.Ca: Jordi, malgrat el dolor del turmell, es va sentir alçat, però el moment es va truncar quan el dolor va ser massa intens.En: Jordi, despite the ankle pain, felt uplifted, but the moment was cut short when the pain became too intense.Ca: Amb un gest involuntari, va caure a terra.En: With an involuntary gesture, he fell to the ground.Ca: Núria va córrer al seu costat, però Pau va ser qui el va ajudar a aixecar-se, guiant-lo cap a un banc proper.En: Núria ran to his side, but it was Pau who helped him up, guiding him to a nearby bench.Ca: "És increïble, Jordi", va dir Pau, sostenint el braç del seu nou amic.En: "It's incredible, Jordi," said Pau, holding the arm of his new friend.Ca: "Ets veritablement talentós i aquest pas no ha estat en va.En: "You are truly talented, and this step has not been in vain."Ca: "Assegut al banc, mentre el so suau dels turistes i la brisa de la tardor emplenaven l'aire, Jordi va sentir una nova claredat.En: Sitting on the bench, while the gentle sound of tourists and the autumn breeze filled the air, Jordi felt a new clarity.Ca: Pau va somriure, aportant-li el suport que tant necessitava.En: Pau smiled, providing him with the support he so needed.Ca: Jordi va comprendre que no estava sol, i que demanar ajuda no era una feblesa, sinó un camí per arribar més lluny.En: Jordi realized he was not alone, and that asking for help was not a weakness, but a way to go further.Ca: "M'has ensenyat molt més del que puc expressar, Pau", va dir Jordi, amb el cor lleuger i un somriure d'agraïment.En: "You've taught me much more than I can express, Pau," said Jordi, with a light heart and a grateful smile.Ca: La confiança seva havia crescut i, per primera vegada, va sentir que el seu somni potser era més a prop del que pensava.En: His confidence had grown, and for the first time, he felt that his dream might be closer than he thought. Vocabulary Words:autumn: la tardorwarmth: la calidesaleaves: les fullespaths: els caminsankle: el turmellfall: la caigudaconcern: la preocupaciógoal: l'objectiucharismatic: carismàticmarket: el mercatambition: l'ambiciócorner: el raconetforms: les formesessence: l'essènciaenthusiasm: l'entusiasmepain: el dolorgesture: el gestbench: el bancarm: el braçstep: el pasbreeze: la brisaclarity: la claredatsupport: el suportweakness: la feblesadream: el somniconfidence: la confiançatalented: talentósadmiration: l'admiracióvisitor: el visitantreminder: el recordatori

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Autumn Connections: How Art Sparked a Beautiful New Chapter Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-11-21-23-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: I Frognerparken lyste høstfarger mot himmelen.En: In Frognerparken, autumn colors illuminated the sky.No: Bladene på trærne var røde, gule, og oransje.En: The leaves on the trees were red, yellow, and orange.No: Det var en utendørs kunstutstilling der.En: There was an outdoor art exhibition there.No: Folk samlet seg for å se skulpturer, malerier, og fotografier.En: People gathered to see sculptures, paintings, and photographs.No: Luften var kjølig, men levende med hvisking og latter.En: The air was cool, but lively with whispers and laughter.No: Eirik gikk alene langs stiene.En: Eirik walked alone along the paths.No: Kameraet hang rundt halsen hans.En: The camera hung around his neck.No: Han elsket å ta bilder av naturens detaljer, men ofte følte han seg isolert.En: He loved taking pictures of the details of nature, but often felt isolated.No: Han var sjenert i store folkemengder.En: He was shy in large crowds.No: I dag bestemte han seg for å utfordre seg selv og møte noen nye.En: Today, he decided to challenge himself and meet someone new.No: Litt lenger borte sto Signe.En: A little further away stood Signe.No: Hun var en kunstlærer på jakt etter inspirasjon.En: She was an art teacher searching for inspiration.No: Hun ville også møte folk som delte den samme lidenskapen for kunst som henne.En: She also wanted to meet people who shared the same passion for art as she did.No: Men blant de mange ansiktene var det vanskelig å få kontakt.En: But among the many faces, it was difficult to make a connection.No: Eirik så på et av bildene sine som var utstilt.En: Eirik looked at one of his photos on display.No: Det viste et nærbilde av et enkelt lønneblad dekket med duggdråper.En: It showed a close-up of a single maple leaf covered with dewdrops.No: Signe stoppet opp ved bildet.En: Signe stopped at the picture.No: Hun betraktet det lenge, fascinert.En: She considered it for a long time, fascinated.No: "Utrolig vakkert," sa hun stille til seg selv.En: "Incredibly beautiful," she quietly said to herself.No: Eirik hørte henne, og hjertet banket raskere.En: Eirik heard her, and his heart beat faster.No: Kunne dette være øyeblikket?En: Could this be the moment?No: Han bestemte seg for å være modig.En: He decided to be brave.No: "Liker du det?En: "Do you like it?"No: " spurte han nervøst.En: he asked nervously.No: Signe snudde seg med et varmt smil.En: Signe turned with a warm smile.No: "Ja, det er fantastisk!En: "Yes, it's fantastic!No: Jeg liker måten du har fanget detaljene.En: I like the way you've captured the details."No: "De begynte å snakke om kunst, farger, og detaljene som ofte ble oversett.En: They began to talk about art, colors, and the details that were often overlooked.No: Eirik følte seg forstått.En: Eirik felt understood.No: Signe snakket entusiastisk om hvordan hun kunne bruke slik inspirasjon i jobben sin.En: Signe spoke enthusiastically about how she could use such inspiration in her work.No: Samtalen fløt lett, og det var som om tiden sto stille.En: The conversation flowed easily, and it was as if time stood still.No: De var omringet av den vakre parken, men alt som gjaldt var forbindelsen de skapte.En: They were surrounded by the beautiful park, but all that mattered was the connection they were creating.No: De delte sine drømmer og ambisjoner.En: They shared their dreams and ambitions.No: Til slutt, før de gikk hver til sitt, tok Signe fram telefonen.En: Finally, before they went their separate ways, Signe took out her phone.No: "La oss holde kontakten," foreslo hun.En: "Let's keep in touch," she suggested.No: "Ja!En: "Yes!No: Vi kan kanskje samarbeide om noe!En: Maybe we can collaborate on something!"No: " svarte Eirik glad.En: replied Eirik happily.No: De utvekslet kontaktinformasjon, og skiltes med et løfte om å møtes igjen.En: They exchanged contact information and parted with a promise to meet again.No: Eirik kjente en ny trygghet i seg selv.En: Eirik felt a new confidence within himself.No: Signe følte en ny gnist av inspirasjon.En: Signe felt a new spark of inspiration.No: Begge visste at dette møtet var begynnelsen på noe vakkert.En: Both knew that this meeting was the beginning of something beautiful.No: Frognerparkens skulpturer og farger ble bakgrunn til et nytt kapittel.En: Frognerparken's sculptures and colors became the backdrop to a new chapter.No: To sjeler som fant hverandre blant bladene i vinden.En: Two souls who found each other among the leaves in the wind.No: historii om kunst, forbindelser, og mot til å åpne seg for verden.En: A story about art, connections, and the courage to open up to the world. Vocabulary Words:illuminated: lystegallery: utstillingsculptures: skulpturerwhispers: hviskingnature: naturenisolated: isolertshy: sjenertchallenge: utfordrepath: stiinspiration: inspirasjonpassion: lidenskapenmaple: lønnebladdewdrops: duggdråperfascinated: fascinertnervously: nervøstcaptured: fangetenthusiastically: entusiastiskflowed: fløtconnection: forbindelsenambitions: ambisjonerspark: gnistconfidence: trygghetcourage: motbackdrop: bakgrunnchapter: kapittelsculptures: skulpturerparted: skilteswhispers: hviskingdetails: detaljerbrave: modig

Fluent Fiction - Italian: An Autumn Picnic: Love Blossoms in Giardini di Boboli Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-11-21-23-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Nel cuore dell'autunno, i Giardini di Boboli a Firenze si vestono di colori caldi e avvolgenti.En: In the heart of autumn, the Giardini di Boboli in Firenze dress themselves in warm and enveloping colors.It: Foglie arancioni, rosse e dorate danzano al ritmo del vento fresco di novembre.En: Orange, red, and golden leaves dance to the rhythm of the fresh November wind.It: È in quest'atmosfera incantevole che Lorenzo, Gianna e Alessia decidono di organizzare un picnic.En: It is in this enchanting atmosphere that Lorenzo, Gianna, and Alessia decide to organize a picnic.It: Lorenzo cammina accanto a Gianna lungo i sentieri tra siepi e statue di marmo.En: Lorenzo walks beside Gianna along the paths between hedges and marble statues.It: La magnificenza del giardino fa da cornice perfetta mentre il sole gioca tra i rami spogli degli alberi giganti.En: The magnificence of the garden provides the perfect backdrop as the sun plays through the bare branches of the giant trees.It: Ma Lorenzo ha la mente lontana.En: But Lorenzo's mind is far away.It: Il suo cuore è in tumulto.En: His heart is in turmoil.It: Oggi vuole confessare il suo amore per Gianna.En: Today he wants to confess his love for Gianna.It: Ogni passo sembra più pesante del precedente.En: Each step seems heavier than the last.It: Gianna è vivace come sempre, parlando animatamente delle lezioni di letteratura.En: Gianna is lively as always, animatedly talking about literature classes.It: Alessia, attenta osservatrice, nota lo sguardo pensoso di Lorenzo.En: Alessia, a keen observer, notices Lorenzo's thoughtful gaze.It: Perchè non parli, Lorenzo?, si chiede preoccupata.En: Why aren't you speaking, Lorenzo?, she wonders worriedly.It: Arrivano a una radura aperta, ideale per stendere la coperta da picnic.En: They arrive at an open clearing, ideal for spreading out the picnic blanket.It: Il profumo del cibo riempie l'aria: focacce, formaggi, olive.En: The aroma of food fills the air: focacce, cheeses, olives.It: Tra una risata e l'altra, il tempo scorre veloce mentre il freddo pomeriggio autunnale si fa sempre più fresco.En: Between one laugh and another, time flies as the cold autumn afternoon becomes increasingly chilly.It: Nonostante il buonumore generale, Lorenzo si sente bloccato.En: Despite the general good mood, Lorenzo feels stuck.It: Teme di rovinare tutto con una sola frase sbagliata.En: He fears ruining everything with just one wrong sentence.It: E se Gianna non ricambiasse i suoi sentimenti?En: What if Gianna did not reciprocate his feelings?It: Alessia, intuizione acuta, non tarda a percepire la tensione di Lorenzo.En: Alessia, with sharp intuition, quickly senses Lorenzo's tension.It: Gli offre sostegno silenzioso, mettendogli una mano sulla spalla, dando un cenno incoraggiante.En: She offers silent support, placing a hand on his shoulder, giving an encouraging nod.It: Mentre il sole inizia a tramontare, dipingendo il cielo di un arancione profondo, Lorenzo sente che il momento è arrivato.En: As the sun begins to set, painting the sky a deep orange, Lorenzo feels the moment has arrived.It: È adesso o mai più, pensa.En: It's now or never, he thinks.It: Si schiarisce la gola e cerca di ignorare il battito accelerato del suo cuore.En: He clears his throat and tries to ignore the rapid beating of his heart.It: "Gianna," dice con voce tremante, "ho qualcosa da dirti."En: "Gianna," he says with a trembling voice, "I have something to tell you."It: Gianna si ferma e lo guarda con curiosità.En: Gianna stops and looks at him with curiosity.It: "Cosa c'è, Lorenzo?"En: "What is it, Lorenzo?"It: chiede, sorridendo amichevole.En: she asks, smiling friendly.It: Alessia si allontana discretamente, lasciando loro un po' di spazio.En: Alessia discreetly moves away, leaving them some space.It: Lorenzo inspira profondamente.En: Lorenzo takes a deep breath.It: "Da tempo provo qualcosa di speciale per te," confessa, con gli occhi fissi sui suoi.En: "I've felt something special for you for some time," he confesses, his eyes fixed on hers.It: "Non voglio più nasconderlo."En: "I don't want to hide it any longer."It: Per un attimo, il mondo sembra fermarsi.En: For a moment, the world seems to stop.It: Il cuore di Lorenzo batte all'impazzata.En: Lorenzo's heart beats wildly.It: Poi, per sua incredulità, Gianna sorride dolcemente.En: Then, to his disbelief, Gianna smiles sweetly.It: "Anche io, Lorenzo," dice con una semplicità che scioglie ogni sua paura.En: "Me too, Lorenzo," she says with a simplicity that melts all his fears.It: "Pensavo non avresti mai avuto il coraggio di dirmelo."En: "I thought you'd never have the courage to tell me."It: Le ultime luci del giorno brillano su loro due, illuminando non solo il giardino, ma anche le loro anime.En: The last lights of the day shine on the two of them, illuminating not only the garden but also their souls.It: Lorenzo si sente leggero, come se avesse appena scalato la montagna più alta.En: Lorenzo feels light, as if he had just climbed the highest mountain.It: Ha imparato che l'onestà può aprire cuori e creare legami inattesi.En: He has learned that honesty can open hearts and create unexpected bonds.It: Alessia ritorna, sorridente e complice.En: Alessia returns, smiling and supportive.It: I tre amici si siedono di nuovo, mentre la frescura della sera li avvolge.En: The three friends sit again, as the coolness of the evening envelops them.It: Nei Giardini di Boboli, un nuovo capitolo inizia, fra foglie che cadono e giovani cuori che si trovano.En: In the Giardini di Boboli, a new chapter begins, among falling leaves and young hearts finding each other. Vocabulary Words:heart: il cuoreautumn: l'autunnoleaves: le fogliehedges: le siepistatues: le statuemagnificence: la magnificenzabackdrop: la cornicebranches: i ramitrees: gli alberiturmoil: il tumultoliterature: la letteraturaclearing: la radurablanket: la copertaaroma: il profumodespite: nonostanteladder: la scalafear: la pauraintution: l'intuizionetension: la tensionesunset: il tramontothroat: la golacuriosity: la curiositàsimplicity: la semplicitàhonesty: l'onestàbonds: i legamisupport: il sostegnoevening: la seracoolness: la frescuralights: le lucisouls: le anime

Fluent Fiction - French: Émile's Bee-autiful Blunder Blossoms into Success! Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-11-21-08-38-20-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Les feuilles dorées virevoltent doucement dans le Jardin des Plantes, habillant le sol d'un tapis naturel aux reflets d'ambre et de bordeaux.En: The golden leaves gently whirl in the Jardin des Plantes, dressing the ground with a natural carpet of amber and burgundy hues.Fr: L'air, frais et vivifiant, est rempli du parfum terreux des chrysanthèmes et dahlias en pleine floraison.En: The air, fresh and invigorating, is filled with the earthy scent of chrysanthemums and dahlias in full bloom.Fr: Parmi ce décor automnal, Émile, un botaniste rêveur et souvent distrait, marche le long des allées sinueuses.En: Amid this autumnal setting, Émile, a dreamy and often distracted botanist, walks along the winding paths.Fr: Aujourd'hui est un grand jour pour lui.En: Today is a big day for him.Fr: Il y a un pique-nique officiel organisé par ses collègues au jardin.En: There's an official picnic organized by his colleagues in the garden.Fr: Émile espère impressionner tout le monde et décrocher le financement pour ses recherches botaniques.En: Émile hopes to impress everyone and secure funding for his botanical research.Fr: Mais Émile, distrait par ses pensées botaniques, a fait une immense erreur ce matin-là.En: But Émile, distracted by his botanical thoughts, made a huge mistake that morning.Fr: Au lieu de mettre son costume élégant, il a enfilé par mégarde son costume d'abeille qu'il avait porté pour une fête d'Halloween.En: Instead of putting on his elegant suit, he accidentally donned his bee costume, which he had worn for a Halloween party.Fr: En arrivant sur la pelouse où tout le monde est réuni, Émile se fige.En: Arriving at the lawn where everyone is gathered, Émile freezes.Fr: Les collègues, habillés de leurs plus beaux habits, le regardent avec surprise.En: His colleagues, dressed in their finest clothes, look at him with surprise.Fr: Une douce panique s'empare de son cœur.En: A soft panic grips his heart.Fr: Comment pourrait-il expliquer son erreur ?En: How could he explain his mistake?Fr: Lucien, un collègue toujours prompt à commenter, ricane doucement.En: Lucien, a colleague always quick to comment, chuckles softly.Fr: Colette, elle, observe Émile avec curiosité, mais aussi avec une pointe d'encouragement dans le regard.En: Colette, on the other hand, observes Émile with curiosity, but also with a hint of encouragement in her gaze.Fr: Émile hésite.En: Émile hesitates.Fr: Il pourrait fuir, se cacher derrière les imposants ginkgos.En: He could run away, hide behind the imposing ginkgo trees.Fr: Mais non, une idée lumineuse, inspirée par la beauté du jardin et par l'audace qui sommeille parfois en lui, germe dans son esprit.En: But no, a bright idea, inspired by the beauty of the garden and the boldness that sometimes lies dormant within him, sprouts in his mind.Fr: Il décide d'embrasser cette situation inattendue.En: He decides to embrace this unexpected situation.Fr: S'avançant vers le groupe, il lève légèrement les bras — telle une abeille sur le point de prendre son envol.En: Stepping towards the group, he slightly raises his arms—like a bee about to take flight.Fr: "Mes amis," commence-t-il, sa voix un peu tremblante mais vite assurée, "je n'aurais jamais imaginé que mes recherches seraient aussi bien représentées aujourd'hui."En: "My friends," he begins, his voice a bit shaky but quickly assured, "I never imagined that my research would be so well represented today."Fr: Cela arrache quelques rires aux invités.En: This draws a few laughs from the guests.Fr: Puis, Émile se lance dans un exposé passionné.En: Then, Émile launches into a passionate presentation.Fr: Son costume lui sert de prétexte pour parler de l'importance des abeilles dans la pollinisation, expliquant comment elles contribuent à la beauté et à la survie des plantes autour d'eux.En: His costume serves as a pretext to talk about the importance of bees in pollination, explaining how they contribute to the beauty and survival of the plants around them.Fr: Peu à peu, il capte l'attention de tous, même celle de Lucien, qui arrête de ricaner et commence à écouter avec intérêt.En: Gradually, he captures everyone's attention, even Lucien, who stops chuckling and begins to listen with interest.Fr: Quand Émile termine, il y a un silence puis une salve d'applaudissements.En: When Émile finishes, there is a silence, followed by a round of applause.Fr: Colette s'avance, souriante.En: Colette steps forward, smiling.Fr: "C'était brillant, Émile," dit-elle.En: "That was brilliant, Émile," she says.Fr: Ses collègues, inspirés par sa créativité et sa passion, décident à l'unanimité de lui accorder le financement tant espéré.En: His colleagues, inspired by his creativity and passion, unanimously decide to grant him the much-desired funding.Fr: En quittant le jardin en fin de journée, Émile a le cœur léger.En: Leaving the garden at the end of the day, Émile has a light heart.Fr: Il a appris une leçon précieuse : parfois, accepter ses erreurs peut mener à des succès inattendus.En: He has learned a valuable lesson: sometimes, embracing one's mistakes can lead to unexpected successes.Fr: Et tandis que les feuilles mortes continuent de danser autour de lui, Émile sait désormais que, comme les abeilles, il peut transformer les petites imperfections de la vie en quelque chose de beau et de fructueux.En: And as the fallen leaves continue to dance around him, Émile now knows that, like bees, he can turn life's small imperfections into something beautiful and fruitful. Vocabulary Words:the leaves: les feuillesthe garden: le jardinwhirl: virevolterground: le solamber: l'ambrehue: le refletinvigorating: vivifiantearthy: terreuxthe scent: le parfumin bloom: en floraisonthe botanist: le botanistewinding: sinueuxthe path: l'alléesecure: décrochermistake: l'erreurfrozen: figéthe lawn: la pelousethe costume: le costumethe heart: le cœurchuckle: ricanercuriosity: la curiositéencouragement: l'encouragementimposing: imposantthe idea: l'idéethe flight: l'envolimagine: imaginerpresentation: l'exposépollination: la pollinisationattention: l'attentionapplause: les applaudissements

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Love Lights Up the Lanterns: A Night at Namsan Seoul Tower Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-11-21-23-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 서울의 가을은 아름답습니다.En: Autumn in Seoul is beautiful.Ko: 낙엽이 길 위에 쌓이고, 하늘은 깨끗한 파란색입니다.En: The fallen leaves pile up on the road, and the sky is a clear blue.Ko: 어느 가을 날, 지수와 민준은 남산서울타워에서 만났습니다.En: On a certain autumn day, Jisoo and Minjun met at Namsan Seoul Tower.Ko: 오늘은 특별한 날입니다.En: Today is a special day.Ko: 서울 등불 축제가 열리는 날입니다.En: It's the day of the Seoul Lantern Festival.Ko: 민준은 지수와 어린 시절부터 친한 친구입니다.En: Minjun has been a close friend to Jisoo since childhood.Ko: 그들은 항상 함께 놀고 이야기했습니다.En: They always played and talked together.Ko: 그러나 민준은 오래전부터 지수를 사랑하게 되었습니다.En: However, Minjun has loved Jisoo for a long time.Ko: 오늘 그는 용기를 내어 그녀에게 고백하려고 합니다.En: Today, he is summoning the courage to confess to her.Ko: 남산서울타워는 사람들로 붐볐습니다.En: The Namsan Seoul Tower was crowded with people.Ko: 등불이 하나씩 켜지기 시작했습니다.En: One by one, the lanterns began to light up.Ko: 다양한 모양과 색깔의 등불은 모두를 매료시켰습니다.En: Lanterns of various shapes and colors fascinated everyone.Ko: 지수는 “와, 정말 아름다워!”라며 감탄했습니다.En: Jisoo admired them, saying, "Wow, it's really beautiful!"Ko: 민준은 그녀의 옆에서 조용히 미소 지었습니다.En: Minjun stood next to her, quietly smiling.Ko: 그는 마음속에 여러 고민이 있었습니다.En: He had many concerns in his heart.Ko: “이렇게 말하면, 우린 친구로 남을 수 없을까?”En: "If I say this, won't we just remain friends?"Ko: 그런 두려움은 그의 마음을 무겁게 했습니다.En: Such fears weighed heavily on his mind.Ko: 그러나 오늘 밤, 그는 결심했습니다.En: But tonight, he made up his mind.Ko: 등불이 하늘을 밝히는 순간, 민준은 지수의 손을 잡았습니다.En: At the moment when the lanterns lit up the sky, Minjun took Jisoo's hand.Ko: “지수야, 사실 나 너 많이 좋아해. 오랫동안 그래왔어.”En: "Jisoo, the truth is, I like you a lot. I have for a long time."Ko: 그의 목소리는 떨렸지만, 눈은 진지했습니다.En: His voice trembled, but his eyes were sincere.Ko: 지수는 놀랐습니다.En: Jisoo was surprised.Ko: 하지만 그녀도 마음이 따뜻해지는 것을 느꼈습니다.En: But she also felt her heart warm.Ko: “민준아, 나... 그런 생각은 해 본 적 없었어.En: "Minjun, I've never really thought about it like that.Ko: 하지만 네가 소중한 건 알아.En: But I know you're important to me.Ko: 이제 우리가 앞으로 어떻게 될지 알아가고 싶어.”En: I want to see how we can move forward."Ko: 그들의 마음은 등불 아래에서 더욱 가깝게 이어졌습니다.En: Under the lanterns, their hearts grew closer.Ko: 지수는 자신의 마음을 다시 바라보게 되었고, 민준은 자신의 진심을 말할 용기를 얻었습니다.En: Jisoo began to look into her own heart again, and Minjun gained the courage to speak his true feelings.Ko: 두 사람은 함께 걷기 시작했습니다.En: The two of them began to walk together.Ko: 낙엽 위를 걸으며, 그들의 새로운 관계를 탐험하기로 했습니다.En: Walking over the fallen leaves, they decided to explore their new relationship.Ko: 서울의 밤은 아직 젊었고, 그들의 이야기도 이제 막 시작되었습니다.En: The night in Seoul was still young, and their story had just begun. Vocabulary Words:autumn: 가을fallen leaves: 낙엽pile up: 쌓이다courage: 용기confess: 고백하다crowded: 붐비다fascinated: 매료되다admired: 감탄하다concerns: 고민weighed: 무겁게 하다trembled: 떨리다sincere: 진지하다surprised: 놀라다warm: 따뜻하다important: 소중하다explore: 탐험하다relationship: 관계young: 젊다summoning: 내다lantern: 등불moment: 순간speak: 말하다forward: 앞으로mind: 마음relay: 이어지다walk: 걷다decide: 결심하다certain: 어느admired: 감탄하다story: 이야기

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Autumn Paths: A Friendship in Amsterdam's Forest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-11-20-23-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De zon scheen zachtjes door de gouden bladeren van het Amsterdamse Bos.En: The sun softly shone through the golden leaves of the Amsterdamse Bos.Nl: Het was een frisse, heldere herfstochtend.En: It was a fresh, clear autumn morning.Nl: Sander liep langzaam het smalle bospad af.En: Sander slowly walked down the narrow forest path.Nl: Hij ademde diep in, het aroma van de vallende bladeren in zich opnemend, en probeerde de stilte in zijn ziel te vinden.En: He breathed in deeply, taking in the aroma of the falling leaves, and tried to find the silence within his soul.Nl: Amsterdam was nieuw voor hem, groot en vol vreemden.En: Amsterdam was new to him, large and full of strangers.Nl: Maar hier, tussen de bomen, voelde hij zich heel even thuis.En: But here, among the trees, he felt at home, if only for a moment.Nl: Aan de andere kant van het pad liep Fenna, lachend om een grap die Joris net had gemaakt.En: On the other side of the path walked Fenna, laughing at a joke Joris had just made.Nl: Joris was een vaste metgezel tijdens haar ochtendruns.En: Joris was a regular companion during her morning runs.Nl: Hij kende haar lange tijd en was altijd bereid om de wereld met haar te verkennen.En: He had known her for a long time and was always willing to explore the world with her.Nl: Fenna hield van het bruisende ritme van de stad, maar vond rust in de natuur.En: Fenna loved the bustling rhythm of the city, but found peace in nature.Nl: Haar ogen sprongen van de paden naar de lucht, speurend naar vogels en naar nieuwe gezichten in het bos.En: Her eyes jumped from the paths to the sky, searching for birds and new faces in the forest.Nl: Sander had Fenna al een aantal ochtenden gezien.En: Sander had seen Fenna on several mornings.Nl: Elke keer had hij willen groeten, misschien zelfs praten, maar zijn nerveusheid hield hem tegen.En: Each time, he wanted to greet her, maybe even talk, but his nervousness held him back.Nl: "Doe niet zo stom," mopperde hij zachtjes tegen zichzelf.En: "Don't be so silly," he muttered softly to himself.Nl: "Het is maar een woord."En: "It's just a word."Nl: Terwijl hij verder liep, zag hij Fenna langzaam dichterbij komen.En: As he continued walking, he saw Fenna slowly come closer.Nl: Haar energieke persona trok hem aan als een mot naar het licht.En: Her energetic persona attracted him like a moth to a flame.Nl: Vandaag was anders.En: Today was different.Nl: Fenna had Sander ook opgemerkt.En: Fenna had noticed Sander as well.Nl: Terwijl Joris een stoppauze nam, zag ze de kans om op Sander af te stappen.En: While Joris took a break, she saw the chance to approach Sander.Nl: "Hallo!"En: "Hello!"Nl: riep ze met een warme stem.En: she called with a warm voice.Nl: Sander stopte abrupt, zijn adem stokte even.En: Sander stopped abruptly, his breath catching for a moment.Nl: "Hey," antwoordde hij wat schuchter, maar met een oprechte glimlach.En: "Hey," he replied, somewhat shyly but with a genuine smile.Nl: Ze stonden samen op een plek waar het uitzicht op het meer betoverend was.En: They stood together in a spot where the view of the lake was enchanting.Nl: "Mooi hier, hè?"En: "Beautiful here, isn't it?"Nl: zei Fenna, terwijl ze haar blik op de glinsterende wateroppervlakte richtte.En: said Fenna, as she directed her gaze at the shimmering water surface.Nl: "Ja, prachtig," antwoordde Sander, het ijs was gebroken.En: "Yes, stunning," replied Sander, the ice was broken.Nl: Ze begonnen te praten over hun liefde voor het bos en hun favoriete routes.En: They began to talk about their love for the forest and their favorite routes.Nl: Fenna vertelde enthousiast over een verborgen trail die ze pas had ontdekt, en Sander luisterde aandachtig, zijn ogen lichtten op.En: Fenna enthusiastically shared about a hidden trail she had recently discovered, and Sander listened attentively, his eyes lighting up.Nl: Joris zag hen vanaf een afstand praten en glimlachte naar zichzelf.En: Joris saw them talking from a distance and smiled to himself.Nl: Misschien had zijn drukwerk toch zin gehad.En: Maybe his encouragement had been worth it after all.Nl: De volgende ochtend ontmoetten Fenna en Sander elkaar weer bij dezelfde plek in het bos.En: The next morning, Fenna and Sander met again at the same spot in the forest.Nl: Ze hadden afgesproken om samen een ander pad te verkennen.En: They had agreed to explore another path together.Nl: Terwijl ze renden, praatten ze over van alles, van muziek tot hun dromen voor de toekomst.En: As they ran, they talked about everything, from music to their dreams for the future.Nl: Sander voelde zich langzaam comfortabeler en zelfverzekerder worden.En: Sander gradually felt more comfortable and confident.Nl: Het was alsof Fenna een nieuw hoofdstuk in zijn leven opende, een hoofdstuk vol mogelijkheden en vriendschap.En: It was as if Fenna had opened a new chapter in his life, a chapter full of possibilities and friendship.Nl: Met de tijd werden hun jogs samen een vast ritueel.En: Over time, their jogs together became a regular ritual.Nl: Sander ontdekte nieuwe kanten van de stad, van zichzelf, en een groeiende band met Fenna.En: Sander discovered new aspects of the city, of himself, and a growing bond with Fenna.Nl: Fenna, op haar beurt, begon het waardevol te vinden om te stoppen en de kleine magische momenten in het dagelijks leven op te merken.En: Fenna, in turn, began to find it valuable to pause and notice the small magical moments in daily life.Nl: Wat begon als een kansontmoeting op een herfstige ochtend, mondde uit in een beloftevolle vriendschap.En: What started as a chance encounter on an autumn morning blossomed into a promising friendship.Nl: Terwijl de bladeren bleven vallen, groeiden hun harten toe naar iets wat meer kon zijn dan slechts gezelschap.En: As the leaves continued to fall, their hearts grew toward something that could be more than just companionship.Nl: De wereld was misschien groot en onbekend, maar samen maakten Fenna en Sander er iets heel bijzonders van.En: The world might have been large and unknown, but together, Fenna and Sander made something very special out of it. Vocabulary Words:shone: scheengolden: goudennarrow: smallebreathed: ademdearoma: aromastrangers: vreemdencompanions: metgezellenbustling: bruisendepersona: personato a flame: naar het lichtabruptly: abruptshyly: schuchtergenuine: oprechteenchanting: betoverendshimmering: glinsterendestunning: prachtigattentively: aandachtigchapter: hoofdstukpossibilities: mogelijkhedenbond: bandvaluable: waardevolpause: stoppenmagical: magischeautumn: herfstencounter: ontmoetingblossomed: ontkiemendpromising: beloftevollecompanionship: gezelschapunknown: onbekendspecial: bijzonders

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Triumph and Trust: A Journey to Montseny's Summit Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-11-20-23-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Els rajos del sol filtraven suaument a través dels arbres alts i antics del bosc del Montseny.En: The rays of the sun gently filtered through the tall, ancient trees of the Montseny forest.Ca: El terra estava cobert de fulles de colors vius d'alguns castanyers i roures, que cruixien sota les passes de Gemma i Martí.En: The ground was covered with brightly colored leaves from some chestnut and oak trees, which crunched under the steps of Gemma and Martí.Ca: La Gemma, amb un esperit aventurer i decidit, mirava endavant amb entusiasme.En: Gemma, with an adventurous and determined spirit, looked ahead with enthusiasm.Ca: Avui volia assolir el cim i contemplar les vistes que tant anhelava.En: Today she wanted to reach the summit and behold the views she longed for.Ca: El seu cor bullia d'expectativa.En: Her heart was brimming with anticipation.Ca: Martí caminava al seu costat.En: Martí walked by her side.Ca: Sempre vigilant, cuidava que la Gemma no avancés massa ràpid.En: Always vigilant, he made sure Gemma didn't advance too quickly.Ca: El Montseny era un lloc tranquil, però ell sabia que les muntanyes sempre amagaven riscos.En: The Montseny was a tranquil place, but he knew that mountains always hid risks.Ca: A mig camí, mentre travessaven un tram rocós, la Gemma va relliscar.En: Halfway through, as they crossed a rocky section, Gemma slipped.Ca: Va intentar sostenir-se però va fer un moviment en fals.En: She tried to hold herself but made a wrong move.Ca: Un dolor punxant li va recórrer el turmell.En: A sharp pain shot through her ankle.Ca: Va caure a terra, amb la mà al peu, mentre Martí es llançava per ajudar-la.En: She fell to the ground, hand to her foot, as Martí rushed to help her.Ca: —Gemma, estàs bé?En: "Gemma, are you okay?"Ca: —va preguntar, preocupat.En: he asked, worried.Ca: Ella va fer una ganyota, però va somriure amb valentia.En: She grimaced but smiled bravely.Ca: —Només és un esquinç —va dir, intentant restar importància a la situació.En: "It's just a sprain," she said, trying to downplay the situation.Ca: —Potser hauríem de tornar —va proposar Martí, mirant el seu peu inflat.En: "Maybe we should turn back," suggested Martí, looking at her swollen foot.Ca: Gemma va arrufar les celles.En: Gemma furrowed her brows.Ca: No volia rendir-se.En: She didn't want to give up.Ca: Desitjava arribar al cim.En: She longed to reach the summit.Ca: Però Martí tenia raó, havia d'anar amb compte.En: But Martí was right; she had to be careful.Ca: Va sortir una decisió difícil.En: It was a difficult decision to make.Ca: —Necessito fer-ho —va decidir, amb fermesa.En: "I need to do this," she decided firmly.Ca: —Però necessitaré la teva ajuda.En: "But I'll need your help."Ca: Martí va assentir i van començar a buscar branques resistents que servirien de crosses improvisades.En: Martí nodded, and they began to search for sturdy branches that could serve as improvised crutches.Ca: Amb aquestes i el suport constant de Martí, la Gemma va continuar el seu camí.En: With these and Martí's constant support, Gemma continued her path.Ca: Cada pas era un repte, però no estava sola.En: Every step was a challenge, but she wasn't alone.Ca: Finalment, després de molt esforç, van arribar a un altiplà des d'on es desplegava una vista espectacular.En: Finally, after much effort, they reached a plateau from where a spectacular view unfolded.Ca: Els colors de la tardor pintaven les muntanyes, i el vent portava una frescor reconfortant.En: The colors of autumn painted the mountains, and the wind carried a comforting freshness.Ca: Gemma va respirar profundament, plena de satisfacció i gratitud.En: Gemma breathed deeply, filled with satisfaction and gratitude.Ca: —Ho vam aconseguir, Martí.En: "We did it, Martí.Ca: Gràcies a tu.En: Thanks to you."Ca: Martí somreia, satisfet per veure la seva amiga complir el seu somni.En: Martí smiled, satisfied to see his friend fulfilling her dream.Ca: En aquell moment, mentre contemplaven l'horitzó, la Gemma va entendre el valor de confiar en els altres.En: At that moment, as they contemplated the horizon, Gemma understood the value of trusting others.Ca: Sabia que l'amistat amb Martí era un tresor que havia subestimat.En: She knew that her friendship with Martí was a treasure she had underestimated.Ca: La seva determinació havia trobat un equilibri amb la saviesa i la cura.En: Her determination had found balance with wisdom and care.Ca: I així, sota el cel del Montseny, la Gemma i el Martí van gaudir d'un panorama que els va omplir el cor i l'ànima.En: And so, under the Montseny sky, Gemma and Martí enjoyed a panorama that filled their hearts and souls.Ca: Una victòria compartida, un moment inoblidable.En: A shared victory, an unforgettable moment. Vocabulary Words:the rays: els rajosthe summit: el cimto behold: contemplarbrimming: bulliathe expectation: l'expectativavigilant: vigilantthe risk: el riscthe pain: el dolorthe sprain: l'esquinçto furrow: arrufarto give up: rendir-sesturdy: resistentsthe crutches: les crossesthe effort: l'esforçthe plateau: l'altiplàthe satisfaction: la satisfaccióthe horizon: l'horitzóthe treasure: el tresorthe wisdom: la saviesathe care: la curathe panorama: el panoramathe soul: l'ànimathe victory: la victòriaunforgettable: inolvidableancient: anticsthe branches: les branquesto grin: fer una ganyotathe ankle: el turmellto slip: relliscarthe crunch: el cruixir

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: The Unmapped Mysteries of Miskolc-Tapolca: A Hidden Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-11-20-23-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: Az ősz színei Miskolc-Tapolcánál különösen gyönyörűek voltak.En: The colors of autumn were particularly beautiful near Miskolc-Tapolca.Hu: A leveleken arany, vörös és barna árnyalatokat játszott a napfény, miközben megszűrődött a barlangrendszer kanyargós ösvényein.En: The sunlight played with shades of gold, red, and brown on the leaves as it filtered through the winding paths of the cave system.Hu: A mai nap különlegesnek ígérkezett, hiszen Gergely egy híres forrást keresett, ami állítólag a barlangok mélyén rejlik.En: Today promised to be special since Gergely was searching for a famous spring, which was said to lie hidden deep within the caves.Hu: Réka mosolyogva követte, élvezve Gergely izgalmát, bár aggódott, hogy talán túl messzire mennek.En: Smiling, Réka followed him, enjoying Gergely's excitement, though she was worried they might be going too far.Hu: "Biztos vagy benne, hogy jól olvastad a térképet?En: "Are you sure you read the map correctly?"Hu: " kérdezte Réka, amikor egy új, ismeretlen folyosóhoz értek.En: Réka asked when they reached a new, unfamiliar corridor.Hu: Gergely magabiztosan bólintott.En: Gergely nodded confidently.Hu: "Háát, szerintem a legendák mindig tartogatnak meglepetéseket.En: "Well, I think legends always hold surprises.Hu: Ne aggódj, csak tarts velem!En: Don't worry, just stick with me!"Hu: "Ám a barlang falai mind hasonlónak tűntek, és Gergely büszkesége nem engedte meg, hogy bevallja: talán eltévedtek.En: However, the cave walls all looked similar, and Gergely's pride didn't allow him to admit they might be lost.Hu: Miközben tovább keresték az utat, Réka megjegyezte, hogy a nap sugarai egyre halványabbak.En: As they continued searching for the way, Réka noted that the rays of the sun were growing fainter.Hu: "Talán vissza kéne fordulnunk, mielőtt teljesen besötétedik" – mondta óvatosan.En: "Maybe we should turn back before it gets completely dark," she said cautiously.Hu: Gergely előre lépett egy újabb kamránál, ahol úgy tűnt, mintha egy ragyogó tó tükröződne.En: Gergely stepped forward into another chamber, where it seemed as though a shimmering lake was reflecting.Hu: "Nézd, lehet, hogy megtaláltuk!En: "Look, maybe we've found it!"Hu: " kiáltotta lelkesen.En: he exclaimed enthusiastically.Hu: De amint beléptek, rájöttek, hogy csak a padlón heverő kövek csillámlottak a nedvességtől.En: But as they entered, they realized it was only the stones on the floor glinting with moisture.Hu: Hangosan felnevettek a saját mohóságukon, de figyelmetlenek voltak, és mindketten megcsúsztak.En: They laughed loudly at their own eagerness, but they were careless and both slipped.Hu: Egy alacsony, csillogó vízbe pottyantak.En: They fell into a shallow, shimmering pool of water.Hu: A barlang belseje üdítően friss volt, a víz hidege ellenére.En: The inside of the cave was refreshingly fresh despite the chill of the water.Hu: Egymásra néztek, a meglepetés és a nevetés elfojtása után, mindkettejük arca zavaros vízzel volt borítva.En: They looked at each other, and after suppressing their surprise and laughter, both their faces were covered with murky water.Hu: "Végül is, ez kalandos volt" – mondta Gergely mosolyogva, és Réka egyetértően bólintott.En: "After all, that was quite an adventure," Gergely said with a smile, and Réka nodded in agreement.Hu: Ahogy visszataláltak a fő bejárathoz, már sötétedett.En: As they found their way back to the main entrance, it was already getting dark.Hu: A lángos bódé fényei hívogatóan villantak fel a barlangfürdő bejáratánál.En: The lights of a lángos stand flickered invitingly at the entrance to the cave bath.Hu: Gergely és Réka lehuppantak egy padra, és fellebbenő lelkekkel élvezték a forró lángost.En: Gergely and Réka plopped down on a bench, their spirits lifted, and enjoyed the warm lángos.Hu: Meleg gőze összekeveredett a barlangok hűvös illatával – az a nap egy igazán különleges emlék maradt számukra, ahol megtanulták, hogy néha a tévedés is nagyszerű kalandhoz vezethet.En: The steam mixed with the cool scent of the caves— that day remained a truly special memory for them, where they learned that sometimes mistakes can lead to great adventures. Vocabulary Words:particularly: különösenshades: árnyalatokwinding: kanyargóspromised: ígérkezetthidden: rejtunfamiliar: ismeretlenconfidently: magabiztosanlegends: legendáksurprises: meglepetéseketadmit: bevalljafainter: halványabbakcautiously: óvatosanchamber: kamrashimmering: ragyogóenthusiastically: lelkesenglinting: csillámlottakmoisture: nedvességtőleagerness: mohóságukonslipped: megcsúsztakshallow: alacsonyrefreshingly: üdítőensuppressing: elfojtásamurky: zavarosadventure: kalandosflickered: villantakinvitingly: hívogatóanplopped: lehuppantakspirits: lelkekkelsteam: gőzemistakes: tévedés

Fluent Fiction - French: Blending Traditions: Élise's Thanksgiving in Fontainebleau Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-11-20-08-38-20-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Élise se tenait au milieu du marché animé de Fontainebleau.En: Élise stood in the middle of the bustling marché of Fontainebleau.Fr: L'air frais de l'automne remplissait ses poumons alors que les feuilles dorées tourbillonnaient autour d'elle.En: The fresh autumn air filled her lungs as golden leaves swirled around her.Fr: En tant qu'expatriée américaine en France, elle ressentait souvent un peu de nostalgie, surtout lors des fêtes comme Thanksgiving.En: As an American expatriate in France, she often felt a bit nostalgic, especially during holidays like Thanksgiving.Fr: Aujourd'hui était spécial.En: Today was special.Fr: Élise voulait préparer un dîner de Thanksgiving qui lui rappellerait son chez-soi.En: Élise wanted to prepare a Thanksgiving dinner that would remind her of her home.Fr: Elle se promenait parmi les étals remplis de légumes colorés, de fromages artisanaux et de pâtisseries appétissantes.En: She wandered among the stalls filled with colorful vegetables, artisanal cheeses, and tempting pastries.Fr: Le parfum des marrons grillés se mêlait à celui du pain tout juste sorti du four.En: The aroma of roasting chestnuts mingled with that of freshly baked bread.Fr: Mathieu et Colette, ses amis français curieux de découvrir cette tradition américaine, l'accompagnaient.En: Mathieu and Colette, her French friends curious to discover this American tradition, accompanied her.Fr: "Élise, qu'est-ce qu'il te faut ?"En: "Élise, what do you need?"Fr: demanda Mathieu en esquissant un sourire.En: asked Mathieu with a smile.Fr: "Je cherche des ingrédients typiques," répondit Élise.En: "I'm looking for typical ingredients," replied Élise.Fr: "Mais ce n'est pas facile !"En: "But it's not easy!"Fr: Elle avait besoin d'une dinde, de la sauce aux canneberges et d'une tarte à la citrouille.En: She needed a turkey, cranberry sauce, and a pumpkin pie.Fr: Mais trouver certains de ces ingrédients ici s'avérait difficile.En: But finding some of these ingredients here proved difficult.Fr: Cependant, elle refusait de se décourager.En: However, she refused to be discouraged.Fr: Avec détermination, elle décida de faire preuve de créativité.En: With determination, she decided to be creative.Fr: En s'approchant d'un stand, Élise remarqua un fermier vendant de magnifiques citrouilles fraîches.En: Approaching a stall, Élise noticed a farmer selling beautiful fresh pumpkins.Fr: "Parfait pour une tarte maison," pensa-t-elle en souriant.En: "Perfect for a homemade pie," she thought with a smile.Fr: Puis, ils tombèrent sur un stand d'importation.En: Then, they came across an import stall.Fr: Émerveillée, Élise y découvrit de la sauce aux canneberges en conserve.En: Astonished, Élise discovered canned cranberry sauce there.Fr: "Quelle chance !"En: "What luck!"Fr: Avec leur aide, Élise choisit les meilleurs produits du marché.En: With their help, Élise chose the best products from the market.Fr: Elle décida de remplacer la traditionnelle farce par une version française avec du pain complet, du fromage de chèvre et des fines herbes.En: She decided to replace the traditional stuffing with a French version using whole-grain bread, goat cheese, and herbs.Fr: Pour le dessert, elle ferait aussi des éclairs au chocolat.En: For dessert, she would also make chocolate éclairs.Fr: Enfin, le jour de Thanksgiving arriva.En: Finally, Thanksgiving Day arrived.Fr: Chez Élise, une grande table était dressée.En: At Élise's home, a large table was set.Fr: Les plats réunissaient les saveurs américaines et françaises.En: The dishes combined American and French flavors.Fr: Lorsque ses amis goûtèrent la dinde rôtie, accompagnée des marrons et de la sauce, ils étaient ravis.En: When her friends tasted the roasted turkey, accompanied by chestnuts and sauce, they were delighted.Fr: À ce moment, Élise se rendit compte que ce n'était pas seulement la nourriture qui comptait.En: At that moment, Élise realized that it wasn't just the food that mattered.Fr: C'était le partage d'une tradition avec ses amis.En: It was sharing a tradition with her friends.Fr: Elle sentit une nouvelle appartenance à cette vie en France.En: She felt a new belonging to her life in France.Fr: Ce dîner marqua le début d'une tradition, où chaque année, Élise mélangeait le meilleur des deux mondes.En: This dinner marked the beginning of a tradition, where every year, Élise blended the best of both worlds.Fr: Ses amis découvrirent la chaleur de Thanksgiving, tandis qu'Élise trouva en eux une nouvelle famille.En: Her friends discovered the warmth of Thanksgiving, while Élise found in them a new family. Vocabulary Words:the market: le marchébustling: animéthe autumn: l'automnethe nostalgy: la nostalgiethe holiday: la fêtethe stall: l'étalthe vegetable: le légumethe cheese: le fromagethe aroma: le parfumroasting: grilléthe farmer: le fermierastonished: émerveilléthe luck: la chancethe stuffing: la farcethe whole grain: le pain completthe dessert: le dessertthe chestnut: le marronthe determination: la déterminationcreative: créativitéthe belonging: l'appartenancethe tradition: la traditionthe beginning: le débutto blend: mélangerthe world: le mondethe warmth: la chaleurthe expatriate: l'expatriéethe flavor: la saveurfresh: fraistempting: appétissantto refuse: refuser

Fluent Fiction - French: Parisian Cafe Chaos: An Unplanned Encounter Sparks Joy Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-11-20-23-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Gabriel aimait son café à Paris.En: Gabriel loved his coffee in Paris.Fr: Chaque jour, il se rendait à ce petit café chaleureux, près des Jardins du Luxembourg.En: Every day, he went to this warm little café near the Jardins du Luxembourg.Fr: Le café était rempli d'une douce odeur de croissants frais et de café.En: The café was filled with the gentle scent of fresh croissants and coffee.Fr: Aujourd'hui, il s'est installé à sa table préférée, près de la fenêtre, afin de profiter de la vue sur les jardins remplis de feuilles aux couleurs d'automne.En: Today, he settled at his favorite table, near the window, so he could enjoy the view of the gardens filled with leaves of autumn colors.Fr: Lucie entra en trombe dans le café, coiffée d'un béret coloré.En: Lucie burst into the café, wearing a colorful beret.Fr: Elle adorait essayer de nouveaux plats, écouter les conversations autour d'elle, et sentir la vie parisienne vibrer.En: She loved trying new dishes, listening to the conversations around her, and feeling the vibrant Parisian life.Fr: Elle s'assit par hasard à côté de Gabriel, en admirant les feuilles qui dansaient dehors.En: She happened to sit next to Gabriel, admiring the leaves dancing outside.Fr: Le serveur, un homme pressé mais souriant, posa deux assiettes sur leur table commune.En: The waiter, a hurried but smiling man, placed two plates on their shared table.Fr: Un quiche lorraine pour Gabriel et une salade niçoise pour Lucie.En: A quiche lorraine for Gabriel and a salade niçoise for Lucie.Fr: Mais dans la cohue, les plats furent échangés.En: But in the chaos, the dishes were swapped.Fr: Gabriel, en regardant la salade devant lui, fronça les sourcils.En: Gabriel, looking at the salad in front of him, frowned.Fr: "Excusez-moi, ce n'est pas mon plat," dit-il poliment.En: "Excuse me, this is not my dish," he said politely.Fr: Lucie, amusée, répondit : "Oh, la quiche est à moi alors !En: Lucie, amused, replied, "Oh, the quiche is mine then!Fr: Voulez-vous échanger ?"En: Would you like to trade?"Fr: "Normalement, je n'aime pas le désordre," répondit Gabriel en souriant, un peu réticent.En: "Normally, I don't like disorder," replied Gabriel with a smile, a bit reluctant.Fr: "Ah, mais parfois le chaos est charmant," répondit Lucie en riant.En: "Ah, but sometimes chaos is charming," replied Lucie laughing.Fr: "Essayez la salade.En: "Try the salad.Fr: Elle est surprenante."En: It's surprising."Fr: Gabriel hésita, regardant les légumes colorés.En: Gabriel hesitated, looking at the colorful vegetables.Fr: Puis, curieux, il se laissa tenter.En: Then, curious, he gave in.Fr: "D'accord, vous avez raison," dit-il.En: "Alright, you're right," he said.Fr: Ils échangèrent leurs assiettes et commencèrent à manger.En: They exchanged their plates and began eating.Fr: Pendant le déjeuner, une discussion animée débuta.En: During lunch, a lively discussion began.Fr: Lucie décrivait ses peintures, ses couleurs vives, et comment elle aimait mélanger les formes.En: Lucie described her paintings, her bright colors, and how she loved mixing shapes.Fr: Gabriel, lui, parlait des lignes droites de l'architecture et de la précision.En: Gabriel, on the other hand, talked about the straight lines of architecture and precision.Fr: "La vie ne devrait pas toujours être planifiée," dit Lucie.En: "Life shouldn't always be planned," said Lucie.Fr: "Regardez comme cet échange imprévu est agréable."En: "Look how this unexpected exchange is pleasant."Fr: Gabriel réfléchit un instant.En: Gabriel thought for a moment.Fr: "C'est vrai," admit-il.En: "That's true," he admitted.Fr: "Peut-être qu'un peu de spontanéité ne fait pas de mal."En: "Perhaps a little spontaneity doesn't hurt."Fr: Leurs voix s'entremêlaient avec le bruit du café, créant une mélodie agréable.En: Their voices blended with the noise of the café, creating a pleasant melody.Fr: À la fin du repas, Gabriel, déjà plus ouvert, proposa : "Peut-être pourrions-nous nous revoir?En: At the end of the meal, Gabriel, already more open, suggested, "Maybe we could meet again?Fr: Continuer cette conversation?"En: Continue this conversation?"Fr: Lucie éclata de rire.En: Lucie burst out laughing.Fr: "Avec plaisir !En: "With pleasure!Fr: Au même endroit, peut-être ?"En: At the same place, perhaps?"Fr: Ils se serrèrent la main pour confirmer leur accord, un sourire complice sur leurs visages.En: They shook hands to confirm their agreement, a knowing smile on their faces.Fr: Gabriel, en quittant le café, sentit une nouvelle perspective s'instiller en lui.En: Gabriel, leaving the café, felt a new perspective instill in him.Fr: Une perspective où chaque jour pouvait amener une surprise, tout comme le sourire de Lucie.En: A perspective where each day could bring a surprise, just like Lucie's smile. Vocabulary Words:the gardens: les jardinsthe window: la fenêtrethe leaves: les feuillesthe beret: le béretthe waiter: le serveurthe salad: la saladethe dish: le platthe disorder: le désordrethe chaos: le chaosthe vegetables: les légumesthe paintings: les peinturesthe shapes: les formesthe lines: les lignesthe architecture: l'architecturethe precision: la précisionthe life: la viethe exchange: l'échangethe spontaneity: la spontanéitéthe noise: le bruitthe melody: la mélodiethe meal: le repasthe agreement: l'accordthe perspective: la perspectivethe smile: le sourirethe scent: l'odeurthe colors: les couleursthe conversation: la conversationthe surprise: la surprisethe hand: la mainthe view: la vue

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Rekindling Bonds at Seoul's Autumn Festival Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-11-20-23-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 서울숲의 가을은 참 아름다웠습니다.En: Autumn in Seoul Forest was truly beautiful.Ko: 온통 주황빛 낙엽이 바람에 흩날리고 공원 곳곳에서 축제의 소리가 들려왔습니다.En: Orange leaves fluttered in the wind, and the sounds of festivals could be heard throughout the park.Ko: 진수는 축제에 오기로 한 자신을 의아해했습니다.En: Jinsu wondered why he had decided to come to the festival.Ko: 그는 친구들과의 관계가 예전 같지 않았지만, 다시 이어질 수 있다는 희망을 품고 있었습니다.En: His relationships with friends weren't as they used to be, but he held hope that they could rekindle.Ko: 진수는 사무실에서 열심히 일하는 사람이었습니다.En: Jinsu was someone who worked hard in the office.Ko: 그는 하루가 끝나면 피곤함에 집으로 곧장 향하는 경우가 많았습니다.En: Often, he would head straight home from work, exhausted.Ko: 때문에 친구들과의 만남이 점점 줄어들었습니다.En: As a result, his meetings with friends became less frequent.Ko: 그리고 오늘, 그는 그 감정의 거리감을 좁히고 싶어 서울숲의 가을 축제를 찾아왔습니다.En: Today, he wanted to close the emotional distance and came to the autumn festival at Seoul Forest.Ko: 처음에는 혼자 걷기만 했습니다.En: At first, he just walked alone.Ko: 사람들은 커다란 호박을 나르거나, 향긋한 군밤을 먹으며 즐거워했습니다.En: People were happily carrying large pumpkins and eating fragrant roasted chestnuts.Ko: 진수는 이런 분위기가 어색했습니다.En: Jinsu felt awkward in this atmosphere.Ko: 하지만 그는 그곳에 오는 사람들을 바라보며 친구들이 올 수 있길 희망했습니다.En: But as he watched the people coming to the festival, he hoped his friends would show up.Ko: 갑자기 무리 사이에서 낯익은 얼굴들이 보였습니다.En: Suddenly, he saw familiar faces in the crowd.Ko: 민지와 태연이었습니다.En: It was Minji and Taeyeon.Ko: 진수는 멀리서 그들을 보며 망설였습니다.En: Jinsu hesitated as he watched them from a distance.Ko: ‘혹시 나를 반가워하지 않으면 어쩌지?'En: 'What if they're not happy to see me?'Ko: 그의 마음은 가능성과 두려움 사이에서 갈팡질팡했습니다.En: His mind wavered between possibilities and fear.Ko: 그러나 곧 그는 스스로에게 용기를 냈습니다.En: However, he soon gathered courage.Ko: 오랜만에 만나는 친구들에게 다가가 보자고 마음먹었습니다.En: He decided to approach his long-time friends.Ko: 진수는 천천히 그들 쪽으로 걸어갔습니다.En: Jinsu walked slowly towards them.Ko: 그때, 민지가 먼저 그를 발견하고 환하게 웃으며 손을 흔들었습니다.En: At that moment, Minji spotted him first, smiling brightly and waving.Ko: "진수야, 여기야!"En: "Hey, Jinsu! Over here!"Ko: 친구들과의 다정한 인사는 마치 시간이 흐르지 않았던 것처럼 자연스러웠습니다.En: The warm greeting with friends felt as natural as if no time had passed.Ko: 그들은 함께 공원의 여러 활동을 즐겼고, 낙엽을 밟으며 옛 추억을 이야기했습니다.En: They enjoyed various activities in the park together, and as they walked over the fallen leaves, they reminisced about old memories.Ko: 진수는 이러한 따뜻함이 오랫동안 그리웠음을 느꼈습니다.En: Jinsu realized how much he had missed this warmth.Ko: 그날 밤, 진수는 미소를 띠며 집으로 돌아갔습니다.En: That night, Jinsu returned home with a smile.Ko: 그는 친구들과의 관계를 다시 이어갈 수 있다는 확신을 얻었습니다.En: He felt assured that he could reconnect with his friends.Ko: 그리고 그 순간, 그는 관계의 소중함과 이니셔티브의 힘을 알게 되었습니다.En: In that moment, he understood the value of relationships and the power of initiative.Ko: 혼자서 공원에 올 결정을 했던 자신이 자랑스러웠습니다.En: He was proud of himself for deciding to come to the park alone.Ko: 서울숲의 가을은 끝나가고 있었지만, 진수의 마음엔 새롭게 시작된 따뜻한 우정의 계절이 찾아왔습니다.En: Though autumn was ending in Seoul Forest, Jinsu's heart welcomed a new season of warm friendship. Vocabulary Words:fluttered: 흩날리고rekindle: 다시 이어질exhausted: 피곤함frequency: 빈도emotional distance: 감정의 거리감fragrant: 향긋한awkward: 어색hesitated: 망설였습니다wavered: 갈팡질팡했습니다initiative: 이니셔티브value: 소중함approach: 다가가familiar: 낯익은gathered courage: 스스로에게 용기를 냈습니다crowd: 무리reminisce: 추억을 이야기했습니다assured: 확신을 얻었습니다welcomed: 찾아왔습니다greeting: 인사relationships: 관계spotted: 발견하고wavering: 갈팡질팡carrying: 나르거나realized: 느꼈습니다reconnect: 다시 이어갈hesitate: 망설였습니다profound: 깊은ensued: 이어졌다emphasize: 강조하다approached: 다가갔습니다

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Unearthing the Past: A Medieval Quest for Authenticity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-11-03-23-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Under en klar efterårshimmel, hvor gyldne blade raslede i en let brise, gik Søren og Astrid gennem det middelalderlige indkøbscenter i København.En: Under a clear autumn sky, where golden leaves rustled in a gentle breeze, Søren and Astrid walked through the medieval shopping center in København.Da: Det var som en lille tidskapsel, hvor hverdagen blev glemt, og fortiden blev levende.En: It was like a little time capsule, where everyday life was forgotten, and the past came alive.Da: Rundt om dem bar folk farverige middelalderdragter, og duften af friskbagt brød blandede sig med lyden af glade stemmer.En: Around them, people wore colorful medieval costumes, and the scent of freshly baked bread mingled with the sound of happy voices.Da: Søren kiggede ivrigt rundt.En: Søren looked around eagerly.Da: Han elskede historie, især den middelalderlige periode.En: He loved history, especially the medieval period.Da: I dag søgte han en unik gave til sin fars fødselsdag.En: Today, he was searching for a unique gift for his father's birthday.Da: Hans far delte Sørens passion for historie, og Søren ønskede at finde noget helt særligt.En: His father shared Søren's passion for history, and Søren wanted to find something truly special.Da: „Astrid, se derovre!” råbte Søren og pegede mod en bod fyldt med rustninger og sværd.En: “Astrid, look over there!” shouted Søren, pointing towards a stall filled with armor and swords.Da: „Søren, vi leder efter en gave, ikke en krig,” drillede Astrid, mens de bevægede sig tættere på.En: “Søren, we're looking for a gift, not a war,” teased Astrid as they moved closer.Da: De stoppede ved en bod, hvor en ældre mand med et stort, hvidt skæg solgte kister fyldt med antikke bøger.En: They stopped at a stall where an older man with a large, white beard was selling chests filled with antique books.Da: Men da Søren spurgte til prisen, viste det sig, at de var langt uden for hans budget.En: But when Søren asked about the price, it turned out they were far beyond his budget.Da: „Det er svært at finde noget ægte her,” sukkede Søren frustreret.En: “It's hard to find something genuine here,” sighed Søren frustratedly.Da: Astrid så eftertænksom ud.En: Astrid looked thoughtful.Da: „Måske skal vi tænke på, hvad din far virkelig vil sætte pris på.” De gik videre, og ved hver bod blev de mindet om budgetproblemet eller mangel på autenticitet.En: “Maybe we should think about what your father would really appreciate.” They moved on, and at each stall, they were reminded of the budget problem or the lack of authenticity.Da: Der var svævende priser og mange kopivarer.En: There were inflated prices and many knock-offs.Da: Sørens frygt voksede: Hvad nu hvis hans far ikke ville bryde sig om en middelalderlig gave?En: Søren's fear grew: What if his father wouldn't care for a medieval gift?Da: Da de var tæt på at give op, stødte de på en beskeden bod i et hjørne af markedet.En: Just as they were about to give up, they came across a modest stall in a corner of the market.Da: En kvinde med briller tilbød dem et sjældent, signeret manuskript fra middelalderen.En: A woman with glasses offered them a rare, signed manuscript from the medieval era.Da: Hands falmede sider bar spor af tidens tand, men autenticiteten var tydelig.En: Its faded pages bore the marks of time, but the authenticity was clear.Da: „Det er lidt beskadiget,” sagde kvinden undskyldende.En: “It's a bit damaged,” the woman said apologetically.Da: „Men det er ægte.” Søren så på manuskriptet.En: “But it's genuine.” Søren looked at the manuscript.Da: Selv med dets skavanker strålede det af historie og arv.En: Even with its blemishes, it radiated history and heritage.Da: Her var noget, der kunne fortælle en historie på egen hånd.En: Here was something that could tell a story on its own.Da: „Den vil min far elske,” besluttede Søren endelig.En: “My father will love it,” Søren finally decided.Da: Han købte manuskriptet, hans hjerte let.En: He bought the manuscript, his heart feeling light.Da: Astrid smilede varmt til ham.En: Astrid smiled warmly at him.Da: „Det handler om tanken og historien bag.En: “It's about the thought and the story behind it.Da: Det vil din far værdsætte.” Søren nikkede.En: Your father will appreciate that.” Søren nodded.Da: Han indså, at imperfektion også kunne have sin skønhed.En: He realized that imperfection could also have its beauty.Da: Han følte sig nu sikker på, at hans kærlighed til historien gik ud over det perfekte.En: He now felt sure that his love for history went beyond the perfect.Da: Da de forlod markedet, vidste Søren, at hans far ville forstå og værdsætte gaven – en påmindelse om at ægte værdi ligger i historien selv, ikke i udseendet.En: As they left the market, Søren knew that his father would understand and appreciate the gift—a reminder that real value lies in the history itself, not in appearance. 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Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Amit's Autumn Vote: Journey to Independence Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-11-01-07-38-20-he Story Transcript:He: היום היה קריר.En: Today was chilly.He: רוח סתווית נשבה ונשאה את עלי השלכת הצבעוניים ברחוב.En: An autumn breeze blew and carried the colorful fallen leaves down the street.He: עמית התעורר מלא ציפיה וחשש.En: Amit woke up full of anticipation and anxiety.He: זה היה יום הבחירות הראשון שלו, ועמית היה נחוש להתחיל את היום הזה בתחושה של בגרות ועצמאות.En: It was his first election day, and he was determined to start it with a sense of maturity and independence.He: יחד עם אמא שלו, נועה, ואחותו הגדולה, יעל, הם יצאו לכיוון הקלפי שבמרכז הקהילתי.En: Together with his mother, Noa, and his older sister, Yael, they headed towards the polling station at the community center.He: המקום היה הומה אנשים, כל אחד נרגש לעמוד בתור ולהשפיע.En: The place was bustling with people, each excited to stand in line and make an impact.He: נועה הייתה נרגשת במיוחד.En: Noa was particularly excited.He: היא תמיד הנחילה במשפחה את החשיבות של השתתפות דמוקרטית ואחריות אזרחית.En: She always instilled in the family the importance of democratic participation and civic responsibility.He: "אני כל כך שמחה שאתם מצטרפים אליי היום," אמרה נועה בקול נרגש.En: "I'm so glad you're joining me today," said Noa with an enthusiastic voice.He: עמית חייך והנהן, אך בתחושה פנימית חשש מכך שיעל עלולה לנסות להשפיע על החלטותיו.En: Amit smiled and nodded, but internally he was worried that Yael might try to influence his decisions.He: יעל, שכבר הצביעה מספר פעמים, הייתה בטוחה בדעותיה הפוליטיות ולא פחדה לחלוק אותן.En: Yael, who had voted several times before, was confident in her political views and wasn't afraid to share them.He: "אני רק רוצה להרגיש כאילו אני עושה בחירות עצמאיות שלי," חשב עמית כשהם התקדמו לעבר הדוכן.En: "I just want to feel like I'm making my own independent choices," thought Amit as they moved towards the booth.He: לאחר כמה רגעים של שקט בזמן שעמדו בתור, יעל פנתה לעמית ואמרה בחיוך, "רק תזכור, תחשוב טוב על מי שאתה רוצה שייצג אותך.En: After a few moments of silence while standing in line, Yael turned to Amit and said with a smile, "Just remember, think carefully about who you want to represent you.He: אתה יודע מה נכון ומה חשוב לך.En: You know what's right and what's important to you."He: "הדברים נתנו לעמית סיבה למחשבה.En: Her words gave Amit something to ponder.He: הוא בהחלט הכיר את הערכים של המשפחה, אבל היום רצה לחשוב גם מה באמת חשוב לו.En: He certainly recognized the family's values, but today he wanted to think about what really mattered to him.He: כשהגיע תורו, עמית פתח את הדלת של התא הקטן ועמד מול הפתק הלבן עם הבחירות המונחות לפניו.En: When his turn came, Amit opened the door to the small booth and stood before the white ballot paper laid out in front of him.He: הוא הרגיש רגע של בלבול, אבל גם גאווה.En: He felt a moment of confusion, but also pride.He: הוא לקח נשימה עמוקה, חשב על הדברים שחשובים לו, והטיל את הפתק לקלפי.En: He took a deep breath, thought about the things important to him, and cast his ballot.He: כשיצא מהתא, נפגשו עיניו של יעל שהביטה בו בגאווה.En: As he left the booth, his eyes met Yael's, who looked at him with pride.He: החיוך הקטן הזה על פניו החדש שהתעצב, היה עדות לכך שהוא בחר מבין אמונותיו והרגיש כעת בוגר יותר, והכי חשוב, עצמאי.En: That small smile on his freshly shaped face was evidence that he had chosen from his own beliefs and now felt more mature, and most importantly, independent.He: השיעור שלמד היה פשוט — הבחירות הן לא רק על מה שמשפחתו רוצה, אלא גם על מה שהלב שלו רוצה.En: The lesson he learned was simple — the elections are not just about what his family wants, but also about what his heart wants.He: נועה הכריזה בקול שמח, "ברוך הבא למועדון הבוחרים!En: Noa announced happily, "Welcome to the voters' club!"He: " והם יצאו יחד מהמקום לתוך היום הסתווי שהתחיל להתגבש לכיוון ערב.En: and they left the place together into the autumn day that was beginning to turn to evening.He: עמית הרגיש שמחה פנימית.En: Amit felt an inner joy.He: הבחירות שלו, המעבר הזה לבגרות, היה יותר משאלת קול.En: His choices, this transition to adulthood, were more than just a cast vote.He: זו הייתה הצהרה על עצמאותו.En: It was a statement of his independence. Vocabulary Words:chilly: קרירbreeze: רוחanticipation: ציפיהanxiety: חששdetermined: נחושmaturity: בגרותindependence: עצמאותpolling station: קלפיbustling: הומהdemocratic: דמוקרטיתparticipation: השתתפותcivic: אזרחיתenthusiastic: נרגשinfluence: להשפיעbooth: תאrepresent: לייצגponder: מחשבהconfusion: בלבולballot: פתקpride: גאווהbeliefs: אמונותevidence: עדותmature: בוגרinner joy: שמחה פנימיתtransition: מעברadulthood: בגרותstatement: הצהרהimportance: חשיבותwelcome: ברוך הבאclub: מועדוןBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.