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Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Windmill Whispers: Unraveling Family Ties and Lost Memories Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-07-17-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De zomerse zon scheen fel over de Zaanse Schans.En: The summer sun shone brightly over the Zaanse Schans.Nl: De lucht was gevuld met het geluid van draaiende wieken en het zachte geruis van bezoekers die tussen de historische molens wandelden.En: The air was filled with the sound of turning blades and the soft murmur of visitors walking among the historic windmills.Nl: In deze levendige atmosfeer ontmoetten Anika, Lars en Bram elkaar.En: In this lively atmosphere, Anika, Lars, and Bram met each other.Nl: Ze waren op zoek naar hun verleden, iets wat hen verbond, iets meer dan alleen hun gedeelde genen.En: They were searching for their past, something that connected them, something more than just their shared genes.Nl: Anika had het idee om het Windmill Museum te bezoeken.En: Anika had the idea to visit the Windmill Museum.Nl: Ze had gehoord dat hun ouders hier vaak kwamen.En: She had heard that their parents often came here.Nl: Anika, een kunstenaar in hart en nieren, voelde dat een stukje van haar geschiedenis ontbrak.En: Anika, an artist at heart, felt that a piece of her history was missing.Nl: Lars, haar praktische oudere broer, zag het anders.En: Lars, her practical older brother, saw it differently.Nl: Voor hem was het belangrijk dat ze eindelijk weer samen waren en hij wilde niets liever dan de familiebanden herstellen.En: For him, it was important that they were finally together again, and he wanted nothing more than to restore the family bonds.Nl: Bram daarentegen, de avontuurlijke jongste broer, was altijd op zoek naar een dieper begrip van wie hij was.En: Bram, on the other hand, the adventurous youngest brother, was always in search of a deeper understanding of who he was.Nl: "Waarom de molens?"En: "Why the windmills?"Nl: vroeg Lars sceptisch, terwijl hij rondkeek naar de toeristen die foto's maakten.En: asked Lars skeptically, as he looked around at the tourists taking pictures.Nl: "Omdat het ons iets over onze ouders kan vertellen," antwoordde Anika.En: "Because it can tell us something about our parents," answered Anika.Nl: Ze voelde in haar hart dat er een connectie was met deze plek.En: She felt in her heart that there was a connection with this place.Nl: "Ik ben benieuwd," mompelde Bram met een glimlach.En: "I'm curious," muttered Bram with a smile.Nl: "Misschien ontdekken we iets dat ons dichterbij brengt."En: "Maybe we'll discover something that brings us closer."Nl: Ze liepen door het museum, de geur van versgemalen graan hing in de lucht.En: They walked through the museum, the smell of freshly ground grain lingered in the air.Nl: Tussen de oude machines en tentoonstellingen met historische uitleg, trokken ze naar het hoekje van de ruimte.En: Among the old machines and exhibits with historical explanations, they moved to the corner of the room.Nl: Daar hing een collage van oude foto's.En: There hung a collage of old photos.Nl: Lars wees naar één foto.En: Lars pointed to one photo.Nl: "Kijk, dat zijn onze ouders!"En: "Look, those are our parents!"Nl: riep hij opgewonden.En: he exclaimed excitedly.Nl: Anika staarde naar het beeld.En: Anika stared at the image.Nl: Hun moeder, glimlachend, stond naast een molen.En: Their mother, smiling, stood next to a windmill.Nl: Hun vader hield haar stevig vast.En: Their father held her tightly.Nl: Er volgden tranen, geen van verdriet, maar van vreugde.En: Tears followed, not of sadness, but of joy.Nl: Het was alsof een verloren stukje van hun puzzel was gevonden.En: It was as if a lost piece of their puzzle had been found.Nl: Bram keek van de foto naar zijn broer en zus.En: Bram looked from the photo to his brother and sister.Nl: "Misschien gaat het er niet om wat we misten, maar om wat we nu kunnen bouwen."En: "Maybe it's not about what we missed, but about what we can build now."Nl: Lars knikte.En: Lars nodded.Nl: "Precies.En: "Exactly.Nl: We hebben elkaar nu.En: We have each other now.Nl: Dat is wat telt."En: That's what matters."Nl: Anika veegde haar ogen droog en omhelsde haar broers.En: Anika dried her eyes and embraced her brothers.Nl: "Jullie hebben gelijk.En: "You're right.Nl: We moeten naar de toekomst kijken.En: We need to look to the future.Nl: Samen."En: Together."Nl: Ze verlieten het museum met een nieuw gevoel van verbondenheid.En: They left the museum with a new sense of connection.Nl: Onder de warme zomerzon wandelden ze verder, de eindeloze groene weiden tegemoet.En: Under the warm summer sun, they walked on, towards the endless green meadows.Nl: Ze vonden hun antwoorden niet allemaal in de molens, maar dat was ook niet meer nodig.En: They didn't find all their answers in the windmills, but that was no longer necessary.Nl: Familie was nu waar ze het samen van maakten.En: Family was now what they made of it together. Vocabulary Words:shone: scheenturning: draaiendeblades: wiekenmurmur: geruishistoric: historischelively: levendigeatmosphere: atmosfeerrestore: herstellenbonds: bandenskeptically: sceptischcurious: benieuwdmuttered: mompeldelingered: hinggrain: graanexhibits: tentoonstellingencollage: collageexcitedly: opgewondenstared: staardeembraced: omhelsdeendless: eindelozemeadows: weidenconnected: verbondadventurous: avontuurlijkediscover: ontdekkenmachines: machinestight: stevigpuzzle: puzzelcuriosity: nieuwsgierigheidhearts: hartenmissed: gemist
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Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Summer's Light: Reuniting Siblings in the Family Home Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-07-12-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El sol d'estiu filtrava a través de les finestres polsoses de la casa familiar, il·luminant els records d'anys passats.En: The summer sun filtered through the dusty windows of the family house, illuminating memories of past years.Ca: Marta observava la sala des de la cuina mentre preparava els aperitius.En: Marta watched the room from the kitchen while she prepared the snacks.Ca: Aviat, els seus germans arribarien.En: Her siblings would soon arrive.Ca: Esperava que enguany la trobada familiar fos diferent, que poguessin reconnectar.En: She hoped that this year's family gathering would be different, that they could reconnect.Ca: Jordi va ser el primer a arribar.En: Jordi was the first to arrive.Ca: Amb el seu somriure sempre desimbolt, va entrar a la casa i va donar una abraçada ràpida a Marta.En: With his ever nonchalant smile, he entered the house and gave Marta a quick hug.Ca: "És bonic tornar aquí", va dir, encara que els seus ulls traslluïen la seva reticència.En: "It's nice to be back here," he said, although his eyes betrayed his reluctance.Ca: La seva absència durant tants anys encara pesava entre ells.En: His absence for so many years still weighed heavily between them.Ca: Oriol va arribar poc després, amb una mirada tristament coneguda: la d'aquell que sempre es queda a l'ombra dels altres.En: Oriol arrived shortly after, with a sadly familiar look: that of someone who always remains in the shadow of others.Ca: Marta el va rebre amb afecte, intentant dissipar la tensió que brollava del passat.En: Marta welcomed him warmly, trying to dissipate the tension that emanated from the past.Ca: Encara recordava les seves discussions d'infantesa que mai havien resolt veritablement.En: She still remembered their childhood arguments that had never truly been resolved.Ca: La tarda es va desenvolupar amb petits intents de converses, trencades sovint per llargues pauses de silenci.En: The afternoon unfolded with small attempts at conversation, often broken by long pauses of silence.Ca: Els records estaven presents en cada cantonada de la casa, però els lligams familiars que els havien unit semblaven llunyans.En: Memories were present in every corner of the house, but the family ties that had once united them seemed distant.Ca: Marta, fermament decidida a fer que la reunió funcionés, va encetar la conversa: "És hora de deixar enrere les coses dolentes.En: Marta, firmly determined to make the gathering work, initiated the conversation: "It's time to leave the bad things behind."Ca: "En aquell moment, una coloració pàl·lida va cobrir la cara d'Oriol.En: At that moment, a pale color washed over Oriol's face.Ca: Va començar a suar i se li va fer difícil respirar.En: He began to sweat and found it difficult to breathe.Ca: Marta, amb el cor bategant ràpid, va trucar a una ambulància ràpidament.En: Marta, her heart racing, quickly called an ambulance.Ca: La preocupació es dibuixava als seus ulls mentre Jordi sostenia el seu germà.En: Concern was evident in her eyes as Jordi held his brother.Ca: Els minuts abans que arribés l'ajuda semblaven eterns.En: The minutes before help arrived seemed eternal.Ca: En el caos, Marta, amb ferma determinació, va decidir que era hora de parlar dels temes que sempre havien evitat.En: Amidst the chaos, Marta, with firm resolve, decided it was time to address the issues they had always avoided.Ca: "No podem seguir així", va dir amb veu ferma, mirant els seus germans als ulls.En: "We can't continue like this," she said firmly, looking her brothers in the eyes.Ca: "Som família.En: "We are family."Ca: "L'ambulància va arribar a temps per atendre Oriol, que es va recuperar del seu ensurt amb una visió nova.En: The ambulance arrived in time to attend to Oriol, who recovered from his scare with a new perspective.Ca: Els tres germans es van adonar que, malgrat les diferències i els conflictes, l'amor que els unia havia de ser més fort.En: The three siblings realized that, despite the differences and conflicts, the love that united them had to be stronger.Ca: Al vespre, la casa semblava una miqueta més càlida.En: In the evening, the house seemed a little warmer.Ca: Les ombres del passat semblaven endur-se cap al vent d'estiu.En: The shadows of the past seemed to be carried away by the summer wind.Ca: Marta sabia que encara hi havia treball per fer, però aquell primer pas era decisiu.En: Marta knew there was still work to be done, but that first step was decisive.Ca: El vincle entre els germans es va fer més fort al compartir no solament aquell moment de crisi, sinó també les seves pors i esperances.En: The bond between the siblings became stronger by sharing not only that moment of crisis but also their fears and hopes.Ca: Marta havia après que el camí per reunir la família no passava per evitar els problemes, sinó per confrontar-los amb coratge i estima.En: Marta had learned that the path to reuniting the family did not involve avoiding the problems, but confronting them with courage and love.Ca: Quan el sol es va pondre, una nova llum semblava il·luminar la casa, una esperança de reconciliació i comprensió que havien començat a cultivar de nou.En: As the sun set, a new light seemed to illuminate the house, a hope for reconciliation and understanding that they had begun to cultivate anew. Vocabulary Words:the sun: el solthe windows: les finestresfiltered: filtravathe memories: els recordsilluminating: il·luminantthe snacks: els aperitiusthe siblings: els germansreconnect: reconnectarnonchalant: desimboltthe smile: el somriurebetrayed: traslluïenthe reluctance: la reticènciathe absence: l'absènciathe shadow: l'ombrathe tension: la tensióthe childhood: la infantesathe arguments: les discussionsresolved: resoltunfolded: es va desenvoluparsilence: el silencidetermined: decididapale: pàl·lidasweat: suarbreathe: respirarthe heart: el corambulance: ambulànciaconcern: la preocupacióthe confusion: el caoseternal: eternsstronger: més fort
Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Rekindling Family Bonds Under the Gaze of Mount Fuji Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-07-12-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 夏の太陽がしっかりと空を照らす7月7日、笹の葉に短冊が揺れる七夕の祭りの日、家族は富士山への旅に出かけた。En: On July 7th, when the summer sun brightly illuminated the sky and the sasa leaves swayed with tanzaku at the Tanabata festival, the family set out on a journey to Mount Fuji.Ja: ユキは、家族の絆を再び結びつけることを心に決めていた。En: Yuki was determined in her heart to reunite the family bonds.Ja: 彼女は空を見上げて思った。「今日こそ、私たちの家族は変わるかもしれない。」En: She looked up at the sky and thought, "Maybe today, our family will change."Ja: 車の中で、タロウは窓の外を眺めていた。En: In the car, Taro stared out the window.Ja: 彼は長い間ユキの影に隠れていると感じていた。En: He had long felt overshadowed by Yuki.Ja: 母のミオは運転席に座りながら、なんとか家族みんなが仲良くなる方法を模索していたが、なかなか言葉が出てこなかった。En: Driving, his mother Mio was trying to find a way for the whole family to get along, but the words just wouldn't come.Ja: 富士山が見えてきた頃、ユキは決意を固めた。En: As Mount Fuji came into view, Yuki solidified her resolve.Ja: 「ここで、みんなで話そう。」彼女は声を上げた。En: "Let's talk here, all of us." She raised her voice.Ja: 「みんな、ここでピクニックをしよう。富士山をバックに、仲良く話をしようよ。」En: "Everyone, let's have a picnic here. Let's have a friendly talk with Mount Fuji as our backdrop."Ja: みんなで草の上に座った。しかし、雰囲気はますます重くなるばかりだった。En: They all sat on the grass, but the atmosphere only grew heavier.Ja: タロウは溜め息をつき、ミオは困ったように周りを見渡していた。En: Taro sighed, and Mio looked around helplessly.Ja: 「どうしてこんなにぎくしゃくしてるの?」とユキが切り出した。En: "Why is it so awkward like this?" Yuki broke the silence.Ja: 「言いたいことがあったら言って。今がその時だよ。」En: "If there's something you want to say, now's the time."Ja: タロウはついに口を開いた。En: Taro finally spoke up.Ja: 「お母さん、いつもユキばかり頼りにするのはやめてほしい。僕にもやりたいことがあるんだ。」En: "Mom, I wish you would stop always relying on Yuki. I have things I want to do too."Ja: ミオは驚いた様子だった。En: Mio seemed surprised.Ja: 「ごめんなさい、タロウ。そんなふうに思っているなんて知らなかった。ただ、どうしたらいいかわからなかったの。」En: "I'm sorry, Taro. I didn't know you felt that way. I just didn't know what to do."Ja: 涙が流れる中、ユキは手を伸ばして二人の手を取った。En: As tears flowed, Yuki reached out and took both their hands.Ja: 「家族だから、話し合えばいいんだよ。完璧じゃなくてもいい。みんなで歩んでいこう。」En: "We're family, so we should talk it out. It doesn't have to be perfect. Let's move forward together."Ja: その瞬間、雲の隙間から富士山の美しい姿が現れた。En: At that moment, the beautiful form of Mount Fuji emerged through a gap in the clouds.Ja: 家族は一緒に富士山を見上げ、笑顔を交わした。En: The family looked up at Mount Fuji together and exchanged smiles.Ja: あの景色のように、希望に満ちた新しい関係が始まった。En: Like that view, a hopeful new relationship began.Ja: 家族の力は、完璧さでなく、理解と受け入れにある。En: The strength of a family lies not in perfection but in understanding and acceptance.Ja: それを知ったユキは、初めてのように心が軽くなった。En: With that realization, Yuki felt her heart lighten for the first time.Ja: 彼女は静かに思った。「これからも、共に歩んでいこう。」En: She quietly thought, "From now on, let's walk together."Ja: その日から、彼らはお互いの思いやりを忘れずに、絆を大切にすることを心に誓った。En: From that day onward, they vowed to cherish their bonds and remember to care for each other.Ja: 富士山は、母親と子供たちの新たな一歩を見守るかのように、堂々とそびえていたのだった。En: Mount Fuji, as if watching over the new steps of the mother and children, stood dignified in the background. Vocabulary Words:illuminated: 照らすswayed: 揺れるdetermined: 決めていたovershadowed: 影に隠れているsolidified: 固めたresolve: 決意picnic: ピクニックbackdrop: バックatmosphere: 雰囲気awkward: ぎくしゃくreluctantly: なかなかrelying: 頼りにするhelplessly: 困ったようにvowed: 心に誓ったcherish: 大切にするdignified: 堂々とgap: 隙間silence: 沈黙understanding: 理解acceptance: 受け入れflowed: 流れるemerged: 現れたform: 姿view: 景色bonds: 絆journey: 旅strength: 力perfection: 完璧realization: 気付きhesitant: ためらう
Fluent Fiction - Spanish: A Southern Christmas: Unveiling Family Magic Through Laughter Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-07-12-22-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: En plena Navidad, a pesar del calor típico del verano en el sur, la familia de Beltrán e Isidora se reunía en la amplia y caótica sala de estar.En: In the middle of Christmas, despite the typical summer heat in the south, the family of Beltrán and Isidora gathered in the spacious and chaotic living room.Es: Era el escenario perfecto para un drama familiar: la mesa estaba llena de sillas desiguales alrededor de platos tradicionales que parecían a punto de desbordarse.En: It was the perfect setting for a family drama: the table was filled with mismatched chairs around traditional dishes that seemed about to overflow.Es: Las conversaciones chocaban entre sí, mezclándose con el sonido alegre, pero a veces discordante, de las copas brindando.En: Conversations clashed with one another, mixing with the joyful, yet sometimes discordant, sound of glasses clinking.Es: El ambiente estaba adornado con decoraciones coloridas que intentaban, sin éxito, ocultar la tensión flotante.En: The atmosphere was adorned with colorful decorations that unsuccessfully tried to hide the floating tension.Es: Beltrán, con su característica sonrisa optimista, veía en esta reunión una oportunidad.En: Beltrán, with his characteristic optimistic smile, saw in this gathering an opportunity.Es: Como mago aficionado, esperaba que su espectáculo de magia lograría unir nuevamente a la familia y sanar heridas pasadas provocadas por antiguos desacuerdos.En: As an amateur magician, he hoped his magic show would bring the family together again and heal past wounds caused by old disagreements.Es: El problema era que cada vez que intentaba presentarse, alguna discusión subía de volumen, minando el clima necesario para su magia.En: The problem was that every time he tried to perform, some argument would escalate, undermining the necessary atmosphere for his magic.Es: Isidora, su prima mayor, era práctica y escéptica.En: Isidora, his older cousin, was practical and skeptical.Es: Como botánica, prefería las cosas tangibles y reales, aunque, en el fondo, valoraba los raros momentos de unión familiar.En: As a botanist, she preferred tangible and real things, although deep down, she valued the rare moments of family unity.Es: Aquella noche, ella solo aspiraba a sobrevivir a la reunión sin mucho drama.En: That night, she only hoped to survive the gathering without much drama.Es: Sin embargo, al ver a Beltrán prepararse con entusiasmo para su show, decidió echarle una mano para que no cometiera demasiados desastres.En: However, seeing Beltrán enthusiastically prepare for his show, she decided to lend him a hand so that he wouldn't create too many disasters.Es: "Nada puede salir tan mal", pensó Isidora, ofreciéndole su ayuda.En: "Nothing can go that wrong," thought Isidora, offering her help.Es: Juntos, comenzaron a organizar el acto en medio del jaleo.En: Together, they started organizing the act amidst the commotion.Es: El momento llegó.En: The moment arrived.Es: Beltrán se paró al frente con un abrigo ligeramente gastado, sacó su varita y anunció a todos que iba a llenar la noche de magia.En: Beltrán stood at the front with a slightly worn coat, took out his wand, and announced to everyone that he was going to fill the night with magic.Es: La familia, entre murmullos y cejas levantadas, se detuvo a mirar al joven mago.En: The family, amid murmurs and raised eyebrows, stopped to watch the young magician.Es: El espectáculo comenzó bien.En: The show started well.Es: Beltrán logró una simple desaparición de carta que reunió algunas risas nerviosas y aplausos tibios.En: Beltrán managed a simple card disappearance that gathered some nervous laughs and mild applause.Es: Pero justo cuando todo parecía ir mejor de lo pensado, intentó un truco más elaborado.En: But just when everything seemed to be going better than expected, he attempted a more elaborate trick.Es: La tensión en la sala subía cuando al intentar hacer aparecer algo en un plato vacío, el truco falló.En: The tension in the room rose when, trying to make something appear on an empty plate, the trick failed.Es: La expresión de desconcierto en su rostro era inconfundible.En: The bewildered expression on his face was unmistakable.Es: Isidora, sintiendo que debía intervenir, buscó entre los platos para improvisar.En: Isidora, feeling she needed to step in, searched among the plates to improvise.Es: De repente, su mirada cayó sobre un bol de puré de papas y una sonrisa cómplice se dibujó en su rostro.En: Suddenly, her gaze fell on a bowl of mashed potatoes and a conspiratorial smile appeared on her face.Es: Rápidamente, metió la mano en el puré y, para su sorpresa y la de todos, extrajo un viejo juguete de la infancia que tanto ella como Beltrán habían creído perdido hacía años: un pequeño coche de madera con colores desvaídos.En: Quickly, she stuck her hand into the mash and, to her surprise and everyone else's, pulled out an old childhood toy that both she and Beltrán had believed lost years ago: a small wooden car with faded colors.Es: La sala estalló en carcajadas al ver el juguete cubierto de puré, uniendo a la familia en un inesperado momento de alegría.En: The room burst into laughter at the sight of the toy covered in mash, uniting the family in an unexpected moment of joy.Es: Beltrán, con ojos brillantes, comprendió en ese instante que la magia no residía en trucos perfectos, sino en crear conexiones y risas.En: Beltrán, with bright eyes, realized in that moment that magic didn't lie in perfect tricks, but in creating connections and laughter.Es: Isidora, por su parte, sintió una nueva apreciación por la espontaneidad y el humor, dejando a un lado por un momento su escepticismo.En: Isidora, for her part, felt a newfound appreciation for spontaneity and humor, setting aside her skepticism for a moment.Es: Con las risas flotando en el aire como la más hermosa de las decoraciones navideñas, la familia volvió a charlar, esta vez con historias y recuerdos compartidos.En: With the laughter floating in the air like the most beautiful of Christmas decorations, the family resumed talking, this time with shared stories and memories.Es: Lentamente, parecía que las relaciones comenzaban a curarse, tejidas por el hilo dorado de la risa y la nostalgia.En: Slowly, it seemed that relationships began to heal, woven by the golden thread of laughter and nostalgia.Es: A veces, pensó Isidora, la verdadera magia está en los momentos que nunca planeamos.En: Sometimes, thought Isidora, the true magic is in the moments we never plan. Vocabulary Words:gathered: reuníaspacious: ampliachaotic: caóticaclashed: chocabandiscordant: discordanteadorned: adornadoopportunity: oportunidadmagician: magoenthusiastically: entusiasmoshow: espectáculowand: varitamurmurs: murmulloseyebrows: cejasbewildered: desconciertospontaneity: espontaneidadskeptical: escépticatangible: tangiblesgaze: miradabowl: bolimprovise: improvisarmash: purétoy: juguetelaughter: risanostalgia: nostalgiaconnections: conexionesheal: sanardisagreements: desacuerdossurvive: sobrevivirbewildered expression: expresión de desconciertocoveted: codiciado
Fluent Fiction - Korean: Heartfelt Reunions: A Summer Day at Noryangjin Market Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-07-12-22-34-01-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 여름의 한낮, 서울 노량진 수산시장은 해산물의 향기로 가득했다.En: One summer afternoon, Seoul Noryangjin Seafood Market was filled with the scent of seafood.Ko: 판매원들은 저마다 자신들의 물건을 외쳤고, 시장은 사람들로 붐볐다.En: Vendors each called out for their wares, and the market was bustling with people.Ko: 지훈은 시장 한가운데 서 있었다.En: Jihoon stood in the middle of the market.Ko: 그는 가족들에게 자신이 잘하고 있다는 것을 증명하고 싶었다.En: He wanted to prove to his family that he was doing well.Ko: 하지만 가족들과의 재회는 예정에 없던 일이었다.En: However, reuniting with his family was not something he had planned.Ko: 바로 그때, 지훈의 큰누나 미나가 나타났다.En: Just then, Jihoon's older sister, Mina, appeared.Ko: 미나는 늘 모든 일을 잘 해결하는 모습을 보였다.En: Mina always seemed to handle everything well.Ko: 그리고 곧 둘째 누나 은지가 합류했다.En: Soon, the second sister, Eunji, joined them.Ko: 은지는 미소를 지으며 지훈에게 인사했다. "오랜만이야, 지훈아!"En: Eunji smiled and greeted Jihoon. "It's been a while, Jihoon!"Ko: 지훈은 속으로 당황했다. "그래, 오랜만이야."En: Jihoon was inwardly flustered. "Yes, it's been a while."Ko: 지훈은 자연스러운 척 고개를 끄덕였다.En: Jihoon nodded, trying to act naturally.Ko: 하지만 마음속에는 불안감이 점점 커졌다.En: But inside, unease was growing.Ko: 세 사람은 시장을 함께 걸었다.En: The three of them walked around the market together.Ko: 상인들의 외치는 소리가 그들을 둘러싸고 있었다.En: The cries of the vendors surrounded them.Ko: 미나는 맛있는 음식을 고르고 있었고, 은지는 물고기들이 헤엄치는 수조를 바라보았다.En: Mina was picking out delicious food, and Eunji was watching the fish swimming in the tanks.Ko: 지훈은 그들을 지켜보며 마음속으로 결심했다.En: Jihoon watched them and made a decision in his heart.Ko: 오늘 아니면 언제나 말할 수 없을 것이다.En: If not today, he might never say it.Ko: 마침내, 지훈은 그들에게 털어놓았다.En: Finally, Jihoon confessed to them.Ko: "나는... 내가 잘하고 있다고 생각해. 하지만 가끔 너희가 있어서 힘들어."En: "I think... I'm doing well. But sometimes it's hard because you're there."Ko: 그의 목소리는 떨렸다. "내가 내 삶을 잘 관리할 수 있다는 걸 보여주고 싶어."En: His voice trembled. "I want to show that I can manage my life well."Ko: 미나는 놀란 표정이었다. 은지는 조용히 그를 바라보았다.En: Mina was surprised. Eunji quietly looked at him.Ko: 잠시 침묵이 흘렀다.En: Silence passed for a moment.Ko: 시장의 소음이 더 크게 느껴졌다.En: The noise of the market felt even louder.Ko: 그러나 은지가 먼저 입을 열었다.En: However, Eunji spoke first.Ko: "미안해, 지훈아. 우리는 네가 독립적으로 잘 하고 있다는 걸 알아. 너에게 너무 많은 기대를 했던 것 같아."En: "I'm sorry, Jihoon. We know you're doing well independently. We must have expected too much from you."Ko: 미나도 고개를 끄덕였다.En: Mina nodded as well.Ko: "맞아. 우리는 너를 자랑스러워해. 네가 있는 그대로 충분해."En: "That's right. We are proud of you. You are enough just as you are."Ko: 지훈은 그들의 말에 놀랐다.En: Jihoon was taken aback by their words.Ko: 전에는 들어보지 못한 말들이었다.En: He had never heard such words before.Ko: 그의 안에 있던 긴장이 풀어졌다.En: The tension within him was released.Ko: 그는 처음으로 정말로 이해받고 있다는 느낌을 받았다.En: For the first time, he felt truly understood.Ko: 그들은 함께 생선구이를 즐기며 이야기를 나눴다. 함께 웃으며 오래된 추억들도 꺼냈다.En: They enjoyed grilled fish together and shared stories, laughing and recalling old memories.Ko: 해가 지는 시장은 여전히 활기찼다.En: The market, with the sunset, was still lively.Ko: 지훈은 마음의 짐을 덜고 새롭게 시작할 수 있을 것 같았다.En: Jihoon felt relieved of a burden and thought he could start anew.Ko: 이제 그는 가족과 소통할 수 있다는 자신감을 얻었다.En: Now, he gained the confidence to communicate with his family.Ko: 지훈은 미소를 지으며 따뜻한 여름 바람을 느꼈다.En: Jihoon smiled and felt the warm summer breeze.Ko: 그는 진정으로 자유로워졌다.En: He truly felt free.Ko: 그것은 그에게 새로운 시작이었다.En: It was a new beginning for him. Vocabulary Words:afternoon: 한낮scent: 향기vendor: 판매원wares: 물건bustling: 붐비는reuniting: 재회inwardly: 속으로flustered: 당황했다unease: 불안감tank: 수조confess: 털어놓다trembled: 떨렸다manage: 관리하다silence: 침묵tension: 긴장released: 풀어졌다understood: 이해받다grilled: 구이reminisce: 추억을 꺼내다lively: 활기찼다relieved: 덜었다burden: 짐anew: 새롭게confidence: 자신감communicate: 소통하다breeze: 바람truly: 진정으로beginning: 시작independently: 독립적으로expected: 기대했다
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Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Rekindling Bonds: A Coffee Roastery Reunion in Rishikesh Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-07-10-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: रिशिकेश की हल्की बारिश ने मौसम को और भी सुहावना बना दिया था।En: The light rain in Rishikesh had made the weather even more pleasant.Hi: महादेव कॉफी रोस्टरी की खिड़कियों पर बारिश की बूंदें टकरा रही थीं, जहाँ वातावरण में कॉफी की ताज़ा महक फैली हुई थी।En: Raindrops were hitting the windows of Mahadev Coffee Roastery, where the aroma of fresh coffee filled the air.Hi: अनया, जो कि एक योग प्रशिक्षक थी, आत्मिक शांति की खोज में इस अनोखे शहर आई थी।En: Anaya, a yoga instructor, had come to this unique city in search of inner peace.Hi: उस दिन अनया ने निश्चय किया कि वह महादेव कॉफी रोस्टरी में जाकर अपने दिन की शुरुआत करेगी।En: That day, Anaya decided to start her day by visiting Mahadev Coffee Roastery.Hi: वह जानती थी कि वहां की शांति और गर्म जोशीली नज़ारों के बीच वह अपने विचारों को साफ कर पाएगी।En: She knew that amidst the tranquility and warm, inviting view there, she would be able to clear her thoughts.Hi: कॉफी रोस्टरी में, उसने एक अच्छा-सा कोना चुना और बैठकर अपने ध्यान को स्थिर करने की कोशिश करने लगी।En: In the coffee roastery, she chose a nice corner and tried to stabilize her focus.Hi: तभी उसकी नजर एक जाना-पहचाना चेहरा देख ठिठक गई।En: Just then, her gaze fixed on a familiar face.Hi: वह रोहन था, उसका भाई, जिसके साथ सालों से उसकी बात नहीं हुई थी।En: It was Rohan, her brother, with whom she hadn't spoken for years.Hi: वर्षों की खटास और नोंकझोंक के कारण दोनों में गहरी दरार पड़ गई थी।En: Due to years of bitterness and quarrels, a deep rift had developed between them.Hi: वहां की बारिस्ता, मीरा, ने अनायास ही एक गर्म कप कॉफी लेकर अनया को ऑफर किया।En: Meera, the barista there, unexpectedly offered Anaya a hot cup of coffee.Hi: वह देख रही थी कि अनया कुछ असमंजस में थी।En: She noticed that Anaya seemed a bit confused.Hi: मीरा ने हाथ से इशारा करके पूछा, "क्या तुम ठीक हो?En: Meera gestured with her hand to ask, "Are you okay?"Hi: "अनया ने हल्की मुस्कान के साथ कहा, "हाँ, मैं ठीक हूँ।En: Anaya responded with a light smile, "Yes, I'm fine.Hi: सिर्फ थोड़ा हैरान हूँ।En: Just a little surprised."Hi: " मीरा को कुछ समझ नहीं आया लेकिन उसने अनया की ओर से मदद का इशारा किया।En: Meera didn't fully understand but offered her help to Anaya.Hi: अनया ने गहरी सांस ली और अपने डर को दरकिनार करके वह रोहन की ओर बढ़ी।En: Taking a deep breath and setting aside her fears, Anaya moved towards Rohan.Hi: उसकी दिल की धड़कन तेज हो गई थी और हर कदम उसके लिए भारी लग रहा था।En: Her heartbeat was racing, and each step felt heavy.Hi: लेकिन उसने साहस जुटाकर कहा, "भैया, क्या हम कुछ बात कर सकते हैं?En: But mustering courage, she said, "Brother, can we talk?"Hi: "रोहन ने थोड़ा चौंक कर अनया की ओर देखा।En: Rohan looked at Anaya a bit startled.Hi: उसके चेहरे पर कई भाव आए - आश्चर्य, थोड़ी नाराज़गी, और साथ ही पुराने दिनों की यादें।En: Many emotions came over his face—surprise, a little irritation, and memories of old times.Hi: अनया ने यह महसूस किया और कहा, "मैं समझती हूँ कि जो हुआ वह सही नहीं था।En: Anaya sensed this and said, "I understand that what happened wasn't right.Hi: क्या हम कोशिश कर सकते हैं चीज़ों को ठीक करने की?En: Can we try to make things better?"Hi: "उस वक़्त दोनो के बीच एक भारी沉默 उमड़ आया।En: At that moment, a heavy silence enveloped the two.Hi: फिर रोहन ने गंभीर नजरों से अनया की ओर देखा, "हाँ, शायद वक्त आ गया है कि हम कोशिश करें।En: Then Rohan, with a serious gaze, looked at Anaya and said, "Yes, maybe it's time we try."Hi: "मीरा, जो अपनी जगह से दोनों भाई-बहन को देख रही थी, मन ही मन मुस्कुराई।En: Meera, who was observing the siblings from her place, smiled inwardly.Hi: वह जानती थी कि यह कॉफी रोस्टरी न जाने कितने रिश्तों की गवाह बनी है और आज भी एक नई शुरुआत का गवाह बन रही थी।En: She knew that this coffee roastery had witnessed countless relationships and today was witness to a new beginning.Hi: दोनों ने कॉफी की चुस्की लेते हुए अपने गुजरे दिनों की बातें की।En: The two shared memories of the past over sips of coffee.Hi: उन्होंने मतभेदों को धीरे-धीरे समझा और अब साथ चलने का निर्णय लिया।En: They slowly understood their differences and decided to move forward together.Hi: बाहर बारिश अब थम चुकी थी, लेकिन एक नई रोशनी उनके जीवन में दस्तक दे रही थी।En: The rain outside had now stopped, but a new light was knocking at their lives.Hi: इस मोड़ पर, अनया ने सीखा कि पुराने गुस्से और शिकायतों को छोड़ना ज़रूरी है।En: At this juncture, Anaya learned that letting go of old grudges and complaints is necessary.Hi: उसने महसूस किया कि कोई भी परिवार परिपूर्ण नहीं होता, लेकिन रिश्ते संजोकर रखना हमारी जिम्मेदारी है।En: She realized that no family is perfect, but it's our responsibility to cherish relationships.Hi: और इसने रिशिकेश की बारिश में उनके बीच एक नया अध्याय लिख डाला।En: And with that, in the rain of Rishikesh, a new chapter was written between them. Vocabulary Words:pleasant: सुहावनाaroma: महकtranquility: शांतिstabilize: स्थिरfix: ठिठकbitterness: खटासrift: दरारbarista: बारिस्ताgestured: इशाराstartled: चौंकmuster: जुटानाirritation: नाराज़गीmemories: यादेंenveloped: उमड़serious: गंभीरwitnessed: गवाहsiblings: भाई-बहनsips: चुस्कीgrudges: गुस्सेcomplaints: शिकायतोंcherish: संजोकरunique: अनोखेinstructor: प्रशिक्षकinviting: गर्म जोशीलीunexpectedly: अनायासoffered: ऑफ़रsurprised: हैरानheavy: भारीdecided: निश्चयknocking: दस्तक
Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Brewing Bonds: A Belgrade Sibling Reunion Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-07-10-22-34-02-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Испред мале пржионе кафе у самом центру Београда, Милан је стајао гледајући кроз велике прозоре.En: In front of the small coffee roastery in the very center of Belgrade, Milan stood gazing through the large windows.Sr: Вртлог мириса свеже пржене кафе испуњавао је ваздух.En: A swirl of freshly roasted coffee filled the air.Sr: Унутра су људи сели за дрвене столове, дубоко у разговору, док им сунчева светлост нежно обасјава лица.En: Inside, people sat at wooden tables, deep in conversation, while the sunlight gently illuminated their faces.Sr: Милан је уздахнуо и погледао на сат.En: Milan sighed and looked at his watch.Sr: Време је брзо пролазило, као и године од последњег сусрета са сестром.En: Time was passing quickly, just like the years since his last meeting with his sister.Sr: Осећао је лаку нервозу, али такође и одлучност.En: He felt a slight nervousness, but also determination.Sr: Хтео је поново окупити породицу, вратити осећај заједништва који је нестао након смрти њихових родитеља.En: He wanted to reunite the family, to restore the sense of togetherness that had vanished after their parents' death.Sr: Јована је стигла неосетно, приметила га је прва.En: Jovana arrived unnoticed, seeing him first.Sr: Села је преко пута из Милана, њено лице није показивало превише емоција.En: She sat across from Milan, her face showing little emotion.Sr: Била је новинарка, паметна и снажна, и сасвим самостална.En: She was a journalist, smart and strong, and quite independent.Sr: Њихови животи су се разишли, али какви год да су били њени мотиви, Милан је знао да ће бити тешко убедити је да дође на породично окупљање.En: Their lives had drifted apart, but whatever her motives were, Milan knew it would be difficult to convince her to come to the family gathering.Sr: "Зашто сада?" упитала је Јована директно, пресечући Миланов увод.En: "Why now?" asked Jovana directly, cutting off Milan's introduction.Sr: "Недостајеш, Јована. Осећам се као да немамо породицу више," одговорио је Милан, срце му је куцало снажно.En: "I miss you, Jovana. I feel like we don't have a family anymore," replied Milan, his heart beating strongly.Sr: "Мислиш или осећаш?" упитала је са сумњом, стиснувши прсте око шољице кафе.En: "Do you think or feel that?" she asked with suspicion, clenching her fingers around the coffee cup.Sr: "Заиста осећам," Милан је рекао искрено.En: "I truly feel it," Milan said sincerely.Sr: "Био сам сам откад родитеља нема. Желим да се све мање-разлике исправе."En: "I've been alone since our parents passed. I want to resolve all the little differences."Sr: Ћутање је завладало, али у том тренутку, било је сјаја у Јованиним очима.En: Silence prevailed, but in that moment, there was a glimmer in Jovana's eyes.Sr: Можда је и она осећала део тог губитка.En: Perhaps she, too, felt part of that loss.Sr: "Има нешто што те нисам никад питала," рекла је, дубоко удахнувши.En: "There's something I've never asked you," she said, taking a deep breath.Sr: Прича о давној расправи између њих двоје почела је полако да се одвија.En: The story of an old argument between the two of them began to unfold slowly.Sr: Свака реч је била попут комадића који недостаје у сложеној слагалици.En: Each word was like a missing piece in a complex puzzle.Sr: Милан је био изненађен.En: Milan was surprised.Sr: Неспоразум који га никад није знао да га мучи.En: A misunderstanding he hadn't known was troubling him.Sr: Али сада, са овом истином, његова жеља за обнављањем породичних веза постала је још јача.En: But now, with this truth, his desire to restore family ties became even stronger.Sr: "Не знам зашто сам те држала далеко," рекла је Јована тихо, гледајући у своје руке.En: "I don't know why I kept you at a distance," Jovana said quietly, looking at her hands.Sr: "Сви смо погрешно схватили," сложио се Милан, одлучан да поправи све.En: "We all misunderstood," agreed Milan, determined to make things right.Sr: Како је разговор одмицао, обоје су схватили да су им недостајали једно другом.En: As the conversation progressed, both realized they had missed each other.Sr: Прихватили су губитак родитеља и почели прихватати своје грешке.En: They accepted the loss of their parents and began to accept their own mistakes.Sr: На крају, Милан и Јована су се сложили да крену напред, а она је обећала да ће бити део породичног окупљања.En: In the end, Milan and Jovana agreed to move forward, and she promised to be part of the family gathering.Sr: Заједно су изашли из пржионе, обећавајући да ће радити на обнови односа.En: Together, they left the roastery, promising to work on rebuilding their relationship.Sr: Београдски летњи дан био је светао, баш као њихова новооткривена нада за будућност.En: The Belgrade summer day was bright, just like their newfound hope for the future. Vocabulary Words:roastery: пржионаswirl: вртлогilluminated: обасјаваgazing: гледајућиnervousness: нервозуdetermination: одлучностtogetherness: заједништваvanished: нестаоunnoticed: неосетноmotive: мотивиconvince: убедитиgathering: окупљањеsuspicion: сумњомclenching: стискнувшиresolve: исправеglimmer: сјајаunfold: одвијаmisunderstanding: неспоразумties: везаdistance: далекоprevailed: завладалоbreathe: удахнувшиpuzzle: слагалициforgotten: погрешноrestore: обновиbright: светаоreunite: окупитиemotional: емоцијаindependent: самосталнаpast: прошао
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Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Healing Heights: Rebuilding Family Bonds at Lushan Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-07-09-22-34-00-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 明、李和云踏上了去庐山的旅程。En: Ming, Li and Yun embarked on a journey to Lushan.Zh: 在夏天,庐山山间的空气清新,云雾缭绕,四周绿树成荫。En: In summer, the air between the mountains of Lushan is fresh and surrounded by mist, with green trees offering shade all around.Zh: 这个静谧的地方是他们家庭的避世之所,也是修复多年来积累的误会和增进理解的机会。En: This tranquil place is their family's retreat from the world and an opportunity to mend misunderstandings that have accumulated over the years and to enhance understanding.Zh: 明走在山间的小路上,心事重重。En: Ming walked along the mountain path, deep in thought.Zh: 他身为家中的长子,总感到沉重的责任压力。En: As the eldest son of the family, he always felt the heavy pressure of responsibility.Zh: 尽管如此,他渴望和他的兄弟姐妹和解。En: Despite this, he longed to reconcile with his siblings.Zh: 李和云,各自心中有着不满和遗憾,但也希望改善他们之间的关系。En: Li and Yun, each harboring discontent and regret, also hoped to improve their relationship.Zh: 到了山上的小木屋,三人坐在窗前,远处山景如画。En: Once they reached the small cabin on the mountain, the three sat by the window, with picturesque mountain views in the distance.Zh: 明决定,时机成熟,要直接面对问题。En: Ming decided that the time was ripe to confront the issues directly.Zh: 他鼓起勇气,打破了沉默:“我们得谈谈。”En: He mustered the courage and broke the silence: “We need to talk.”Zh: 李微微皱眉,但点了点头;云则低下头,注视着自己的手。En: Li frowned slightly but nodded; Yun lowered his head, staring at his own hands.Zh: 这是一个艰难的时刻,原来的沉寂被紧绷的气氛充斥。En: It was a difficult moment, with the original silence being replaced by a tense atmosphere.Zh: 随着对话的展开,以往未解的误会纷至沓来。En: As the conversation unfolded, unresolved misunderstandings from the past surged forth.Zh: 争论中,明的声音有些颤抖:“其实,我一直有个秘密。En: During the argument, Ming's voice trembled a bit: "Actually, I've had a secret.Zh: 那些年,我承受着你们不知的压力。”他的语气缓慢而认真。En: Those years, I was under pressure you didn't know about." His tone was slow and serious.Zh: 室内一时寂静无声。En: The room fell silent for a moment.Zh: 云抬起头,眼中映出了意想不到的怜悯,李则大大松了口气:“我不知道你承受了那么多。”En: Yun lifted his head, unexpected compassion in his eyes, and Li exhaled deeply: “I didn't know you were enduring so much.”Zh: 这种坦诚,像是打破了他们之间的屏障。En: This honesty seemed to break down the barriers between them.Zh: 在这段激烈的讨论中,他们第一次从新的视角审视家庭历史。En: During this intense discussion, they examined their family history from a new perspective for the first time.Zh: 过去的误解解开后,一种新的理解在三人之间滋长。En: As past misunderstandings were resolved, a new understanding began to grow among the three.Zh: 日暮时分,阳光洒在山顶,天空染上金色。En: At dusk, sunlight spilled over the mountaintop, the sky painted gold.Zh: 明感到前所未有的轻松。En: Ming felt an unprecedented sense of relief.Zh: 他轻声说:“从今往后,我们一起迈步。”En: He said softly, “From now on, let's move forward together.”Zh: 李和云点头,三人紧紧地拥抱在一起。En: Li and Yun nodded, and the three embraced tightly.Zh: 在庐山山顶,他们终于修复了彼此间裂痕,准备竭尽全力支持彼此。En: At the top of Lushan, they finally mended the rift between them, ready to support each other with all their might.Zh: 这一刻,明重拾了自信,卸下了多年的重担。En: At this moment, Ming regained his confidence, shedding the burden he had carried for years.Zh: 他们的关系也从此开启了新篇章。En: Their relationship also began a new chapter.Zh: 庐山的风吹来,一切仿佛焕然一新。En: The wind of Lushan blew gently, making everything feel renewed. Vocabulary Words:embarked: 踏上journey: 旅程mist: 云雾tranquil: 静谧retreat: 避世mend: 修复shade: 成荫misunderstandings: 误会accumulated: 积累enhance: 增进harboring: 有着discontent: 不满regret: 遗憾cabin: 小木屋picturesque: 如画time was ripe: 时机成熟confront: 面对silence: 沉默mustered: 鼓起frowned: 皱眉staring: 注视tense: 紧绷surged forth: 纷至沓来trembled: 颤抖secret: 秘密compassion: 怜悯honesty: 坦诚perspective: 视角dusk: 日暮rift: 裂痕
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On this episode of The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast, the studio dives into four headline-grabbing stories. “American Idol” winner Jamal Roberts turned down a key to the city in Laurel, Mississippi, citing death threats linked to resentment in the town—he ultimately wants to focus on his music, not the spotlight. Shifting to cultural trends, the crew noticed during the “What’s Trending” segment that Black family reunions are increasingly fading from tradition, a conversation prompted by the declining attendance and discussions around their deep-rooted significance. Finally, the show addresses Lauryn Hill’s famously late Essence Fest set—delayed until 2:30 a.m. and ending to a near-empty stadium. Organizers have since defended her, stating that the delay stemmed from event scheduling issues, not the artist herself. Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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On this episode of Bulture podcast:Was Lucille wrong for pawing her wedding ring?BLACK AMERICANS WHAT HAPPENED TO THE ESSENCE FESTIVAL 2025?Black Family Reunions Have Dropped By 47% Since 1997, With The Main Reasons Being The Loss Of Elders And Lingering Unresolved Family ConflictsRyan Coogler's SINNERS just dropped on HBO Max and folks are locked in this weekend.NFL Bans Justin Tucker for 10 Games of Upcoming Season After 16 Women Accuse Him of MisconductMalik Beasley's Barber and Dentist Want Their Money As FBI Digs Into Gambling ClaimsDr. Umar says he's blocking anyone that wishes him a happy Fourth of JulyFormer NBA player Horace Grant explains how child support stole his 17-year NBA pension.Chuck E. Cheese Launches Chuck's Arcade: An Adult Playground with Booze, Games & Nostalgia, because grown-ups need tokens tooConor McGregor Eyes UFC Comeback at the White House in 2026. The former UFC champ says he's ready to fight on the White House lawn after Trump's bold announcementChicago police believe that Mello Buckzz was the intended target in Thursday night's mass shooting. Surveillance footage of the moment a drive-by shooting unfolded outside Mello Buckzz's album release party, leaving 4 people dead and 14 others injured.Funny Marco goes back and forth with one of his BMs and opens up about how he's struggling to be able see their son.Drake allegedly Dissed LeBron, "I saw bro in the Pop Out with them but been D- riding since 'Headlines" - Drake on 'What Did I Miss?' Drake seemingly disses Rick Ross and mentions the time he got punched in the face in Canada on "What Did I Miss?"Halle Bailey Kisses Mystery Man During Yacht Getaway in ItalyLil Rodney Son reacts to DDG setting his late father's photo as his lock screen, saying he won't diss DDG's desd loved ones because it's unnecessaryOutKast's Big Boi Mourns Uncle's Tragic Death After Road Rage Shooting in AtlantaAt least 13 people killed and over 20 children missing from a summer camp in Texas after catastrophic floodsPresident Trump Has now Officially Signed His "Big, Beautiful Bill" Into Law on The 4th Of July.She didn't feel safe going to his house for a movie/chill so he didn't pay for her food Is he right or wrong for inviting her to his place at the first date?Pittsburgh Steelers Score Jalen Ramsey in Major Trade with Miami DolphinsThe WNBA Is Taking Over: Detroit, Cleveland, and Philly Set to Join the League by 2030Diddy's Team Says “He Ain't No Monster” — Claps Back at Bail Denial
Fluent Fiction - Italian: Rekindling Family Ties in the Heart of Cinque Terre Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-07-08-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Il sole brillava alto sopra le colline di Cinque Terre.En: The sun shone high above the hills of Cinque Terre.It: Le case colorate si aggrappavano coraggiosamente ai ripidi pendii, e onde azzurre lambivano la costa.En: The colorful houses clung bravely to the steep slopes, and blue waves lapped the coast.It: Era estate, e il profumo dei limoni maturi riempiva l'aria.En: It was summer, and the scent of ripe lemons filled the air.It: La famiglia di Donatella si riuniva ogni anno in questo angolo incantevole d'Italia.En: Donatella's family gathered every year in this enchanting corner of Italy.It: Donatella, una giovane donna dai capelli scuri e occhi curiosi, arrivò con un obiettivo chiaro.En: Donatella, a young woman with dark hair and curious eyes, arrived with a clear goal.It: Voleva riavvicinarsi al fratello maggiore, Luca.En: She wanted to reconnect with her older brother, Luca.It: Luca, però, era un enigma.En: Luca, however, was an enigma.It: Le sue parole erano poche, e il suo sguardo era pieno di risentimento.En: His words were few, and his gaze was full of resentment.It: Da tempo, un muro invisibile li separava.En: For a long time, an invisible wall had separated them.It: Mentre la famiglia si divertiva a fare picnic sulla spiaggia e cenare sotto le stelle, Donatella spiava Luca da lontano.En: As the family enjoyed having picnics on the beach and dining under the stars, Donatella watched Luca from afar.It: Luca era solitario, spesso seduto su una roccia a guardare il mare.En: Luca was solitary, often sitting on a rock watching the sea.It: Donatella sapeva che era arrivato il momento di affrontare il passato.En: Donatella knew it was time to confront the past.It: Una mattina, decise di invitare Luca a fare una passeggiata lungo i sentieri che collegavano i borghi di Monterosso e Vernazza.En: One morning, she decided to invite Luca for a walk along the paths that connected the villages of Monterosso and Vernazza.It: L'aria era fresca e carica di autenticità.En: The air was fresh and filled with authenticity.It: Luca accettò con riluttanza.En: Luca accepted reluctantly.It: “Perché stiamo davvero camminando insieme?” chiese Luca, guardando con occhi sospettosi la sorella.En: “Why are we really walking together?” Luca asked, looking at his sister with suspicious eyes.It: “Voglio parlarti, Luca.En: “I want to talk to you, Luca.It: Voglio capire cosa è successo tra noi,” rispose Donatella con sincerità.En: I want to understand what happened between us,” responded Donatella sincerely.It: Inizialmente, la conversazione fu lenta e imbarazzante.En: Initially, the conversation was slow and awkward.It: Poi, come le onde che si infrangono con forza contro le rocce, le emozioni trattenute di lunga data emersero improvvisamente.En: Then, like waves crashing forcefully against the rocks, long-held emotions suddenly surfaced.It: “Tu non capisci, Donatella,” gridò Luca.En: “You don't understand, Donatella," shouted Luca.It: “Mi sono sentito escluso, sempre.En: “I always felt excluded.It: Mai abbastanza buono per la famiglia.” “Non sapevo che ti sentissi così,” disse Donatella, con lacrime negli occhi.En: Never good enough for the family.” “I didn't know you felt that way,” said Donatella, with tears in her eyes.It: “Ti ho sempre ammirato, ma forse non sono stata chiara.” Si fermarono su un sentiero con vista mozzafiato.En: “I've always admired you, but maybe I wasn't clear.” They stopped on a path with a breathtaking view.It: Il mare sotto di loro scintillava come una distesa di gioielli.En: The sea below them sparkled like a field of jewels.It: Dopo il loro litigio accalorato, il silenzio regnava, interrotto solo dal fruscio lontano del mare.En: After their heated argument, silence reigned, interrupted only by the distant murmur of the sea.It: Finalmente, Luca parlò di nuovo, con un tono più dolce.En: Finally, Luca spoke again, in a softer tone.It: “Forse ho bloccato me stesso fuori senza dare la possibilità a voi di capirmi.” “Vogliamo capirti, Luca.En: “Maybe I shut myself out without giving you a chance to understand me.” “We want to understand you, Luca.It: Io voglio capirti.En: I want to understand you.It: Siamo una famiglia, anche se a volte imperfetta,” disse Donatella con determinazione.En: We are a family, even if sometimes imperfect,” said Donatella with determination.It: Quel giorno, su quei sentieri antichi, qualcosa cambiò.En: That day, on those ancient paths, something changed.It: Luca lasciò cadere il suo scudo, e Donatella si fece più empatica.En: Luca let his guard down, and Donatella became more empathetic.It: I fratelli, avvolti dalla bellezza e dalla pace delle Cinque Terre, trovarono un nuovo inizio.En: The siblings, enveloped by the beauty and peace of Cinque Terre, found a new beginning.It: “Grazie, Donatella,” mormorò Luca, mentre tornavano verso casa.En: “Thank you, Donatella,” murmured Luca, as they returned home.It: “Forse questo è l'inizio di qualcosa di meglio.” E così, i colori vivaci delle case, l'odore del mare e il calore del sole divennero testimoni di un legame rinnovato.En: “Maybe this is the start of something better.” And so, the vibrant colors of the houses, the smell of the sea, and the warmth of the sun became witnesses to a renewed bond.It: Nella cornice incantevole della loro terra natia, fratelli e sorelle trovarono un modo di ricostruire la loro famiglia, una parola alla volta.En: In the enchanting setting of their native land, brothers and sisters found a way to rebuild their family, one word at a time. Vocabulary Words:the sun: il soleto cling: aggrapparsithe slope: il pendioripe: maturoto gather: riunirsienchanting: incantevolethe gaze: lo sguardoresentment: risentimentoto separate: separareto dine: cenaresolitary: solitarioto confront: affrontareauthenticity: autenticitàreluctantly: con riluttanzasuspicious: sospettosoto admire: ammirarebreathtaking: mozzafiatoto sparkle: scintillareto murmur: frusciareto shut: bloccareto let down: lasciare cadereempathetic: empaticoto envelop: avvolgererenewed: rinnovatoto witness: testimoniarethe setting: la corniceheat: calorenative land: terra natiato rebuild: ricostruirebond: legame
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Send us a textWhat happens when the ties that bind begin to fray, and the family gatherings you once looked forward to start to disappear? In this episode of The Vanishing Family Reunion, we explore the fading tradition of family reunions — what causes them to crumble, how changing dynamics and generational divides play a role, and what it means for our sense of belonging. Listen as we share heartfelt stories, expert insights, and practical tips on how to reconnect before it's too late.
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Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Rekindling Bonds: A Sibling Reunion at Pannonhalma Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-07-07-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: Réka egy forró júliusi délelőttön érkezett a Pannonhalma Archabbey felé vezető útra.En: Réka arrived on a hot July morning on the road leading to the Pannonhalma Archabbey.Hu: Az ősi kolostor, mely a dimbes-dombos táj fölé magasodott, békét sugárzott.En: The ancient monastery, which towered above the rolling landscape, radiated peace.Hu: Réka szíve azonban nem talált nyugalmat.En: However, Réka's heart did not find calm.Hu: Régóta tervezte ezt a látogatást.En: She had been planning this visit for a long time.Hu: Előző este alig tudott aludni, mert a lehetséges találkozások minden része visszhangzott benne.En: The night before, she could hardly sleep, as every possible encounter echoed in her mind.Hu: Tudta, hogy Eszter és Zoltán már a helyszínen várják.En: She knew that Eszter and Zoltán were already waiting at the location.Hu: Amint megérkezett, a kolostor vastag kőfalai és a környező szőlőlugasok látványa rátelepedett.En: As she arrived, the thick stone walls of the monastery and the surrounding vineyards weighed upon her.Hu: Réka mély levegőt vett, és belépett az udvarra.En: Réka took a deep breath and entered the courtyard.Hu: A nap fénye lágyan táncolt a kövezeten, és egy csendes udvar közepén pillantotta meg Eszter mosolygós arcát.En: The sunlight danced softly on the cobblestones, and in the middle of a quiet courtyard, she spotted Eszter's smiling face.Hu: Eszter várta őt, ölelésre nyújtott karokkal.En: Eszter was waiting for her with arms open for an embrace.Hu: - Örülök, hogy eljöttél, Réka - mondta Eszter óvatosan, bár a mosolya őszinte volt.En: "I'm glad you came, Réka," said Eszter cautiously, although her smile was genuine.Hu: - Én is örülök, Eszter - válaszolta Réka, szívében enyhe megkönnyebbüléssel.En: "I'm glad too, Eszter," replied Réka, feeling slightly relieved in her heart.Hu: De tudta, hogy Zoltánnal még más lesz a találkozás.En: But she knew the meeting with Zoltán would be different.Hu: Zoltán ott állt, távolabb egy árnyékos fa alatt.En: Zoltán stood further away under a shady tree.Hu: Tekintete merev maradt, míg Réka és Eszter közeledtek.En: His gaze remained stiff as Réka and Eszter approached.Hu: Réka nem tudta hova rakni a kétségeit Zoltánnal szemben.En: Réka didn't know where to place her doubts about Zoltán.Hu: - Szervusz, Zoltán - mondta Réka, próbálva oldani a feszültséget.En: "Hello, Zoltán," said Réka, trying to ease the tension.Hu: - Szervusz - jött a rövid válasz, még mindig fenntartásokkal.En: "Hello," came the brief reply, still with reservations.Hu: Réka érezte, hogy a múlt sebei mélyek és fájdalmasak, de úgy döntött, hogy nem hagyja, hogy ezek az érzések elnyomják a szavait.En: Réka felt that the wounds of the past were deep and painful, but she decided not to let these feelings suppress her words.Hu: Az ebéd után a három testvér elindult egy hosszú sétára, amely a kolostor legmagasabb pontjára vezetett, ahol a kilátás lenyűgőző volt.En: After lunch, the three siblings set out for a long walk that led to the highest point of the monastery, where the view was breathtaking.Hu: Ott, a panoráma előtt állva, Réka végre megszólalt.En: There, standing before the panorama, Réka finally spoke.Hu: - Szeretnék mesélni nektek valamit - mondta bátortalanul, de eltökélten.En: "I'd like to tell you something," she said timidly but determinedly.Hu: Zoltán lehajtotta fejét, de hallgatott.En: Zoltán lowered his head but listened.Hu: Réka azokról az évekről beszélt, amelyek elválasztották őket.En: Réka talked about the years that separated them.Hu: Nehézségekről és tanulságokról, amiket messze otthonuktól élt át.En: About the difficulties and lessons she experienced far from home.Hu: Zoltán arca lassan megenyhült, ahogy hallgatta nővérét.En: Zoltán's face slowly softened as he listened to his sister.Hu: Réka szavait a szeretet és a békülés szándéka vezette, és Zoltán szívében is megszületett a bocsánat.En: Réka's words were guided by love and the intent for reconciliation, and forgiveness was also born in Zoltán's heart.Hu: - Sosem tudtam, hogy ilyen dolgokon mentél keresztül - válaszolta Zoltán halkan, mire Réka mosolygott.En: "I never knew you went through such things," responded Zoltán quietly, to which Réka smiled.Hu: A napon fürdő kilátó alatt Réka, Zoltán és Eszter megállapodtak.En: Under the lookout bathed in sunlight, Réka, Zoltán, and Eszter reached an understanding.Hu: Megértették, hogy a sebeket együtt könnyebb gyógyítani.En: They realized that wounds are easier to heal together.Hu: A múlt nem változtatható meg, de a jövőt együtt formálhatják.En: The past cannot be changed, but they can shape the future together.Hu: A testvérek kézen fogva nézték a lenyugvó napot, amely új reményeket vetített előttük.En: The siblings held hands and watched the setting sun that cast new hopes before them.Hu: Most már tudták: családjuknak van jövője, ha mindannyian akarják.En: Now they knew: their family has a future, if they all desire it.Hu: És Pannonhalma ősi falai között, e csendes nyári napon, a kezdeti megbékélés magjaiból új gyökerek nőttek a családi szeretet talajában.En: And within the ancient walls of Pannonhalma, on this quiet summer day, new roots grew from the seeds of initial reconciliation in the soil of familial love. Vocabulary Words:radiated: sugárzottcalm: nyugalomencounter: találkozássurrounding: környezőcourtyard: udvarcautiously: óvatosanrelieved: megkönnyebbüléstension: feszültségwounds: sebeksuppressed: elnyombreathtaking: lenyűgözőtimidly: bátortalanuldeterminedly: eltökéltenseparated: elválasztottákreconciliation: megbékélésforgiveness: bocsánatquietly: halkanheal: gyógyítaniunderstanding: megállapodáswounds: sebekbreathe: levegőt vettembrace: ölelésstiff: merevpanorama: panorámaintent: szándékbrood: várakozikyielded: megenyhültbathed: fürdőgaze: tekintetroots: gyökerek
Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Home Again: Sofia's Journey to Family Reconciliation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-07-05-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Sofia gikk av toget på Bergen stasjon, hennes hjemby, innhyllet i den varme sommerluften.En: Sofia stepped off the train at Bergen station, her hometown, enveloped in the warm summer air.No: De lange dagene var fylt med sol og lyden av glade turister som spaserte i de brolagte gatene.En: The long days were filled with sunshine and the sound of happy tourists strolling in the cobbled streets.No: Hun hadde vært borte i mange år, forfulgt av en karriere i Oslo, og nå var hun her igjen for en familiegjenforening.En: She had been away for many years, chasing a career in Oslo, and now she was here again for a family reunion.No: Solen skinte over Bryggen, hvor fargerike gamle hus stod som voktere av byens rike historie.En: The sun shone over Bryggen, where colorful old houses stood as guardians of the city's rich history.No: Sofia pustet dypt og tenkte på hva som ventet.En: Sofia breathed deeply and thought about what awaited her.No: Hun var spent, men også nervøs.En: She was excited but also nervous.No: Det hadde vært noen uoverensstemmelser med familien før hun dro.En: There had been some disagreements with the family before she left.No: Men nå ønsket hun å styrke båndene og finne tilbake følelsen av å høre til.En: But now she wanted to strengthen the bonds and find back the feeling of belonging.No: Lars, Sofias bror, ventet på henne utenfor stasjonen.En: Lars, Sofia's brother, waited for her outside the station.No: Han vinket henne bort til bilen sin.En: He waved her over to his car.No: "Velkommen hjem, søster!" ropte han.En: "Welcome home, sister!" he shouted.No: Sofia smilte. "Takk, Lars. Det er godt å være tilbake."En: Sofia smiled. "Thank you, Lars. It's good to be back."No: De kjørte gjennom byen, forbi Torgalmenningen og opp til huset der de hadde vokst opp.En: They drove through the city, past Torgalmenningen and up to the house where they had grown up.No: Der var Greta, deres mor, allerede i gang med å forberede familiemiddagen.En: There was Greta, their mother, already busy preparing the family dinner.No: Latter og duften av nybakt brød fylte huset.En: Laughter and the smell of freshly baked bread filled the house.No: I de første timene snakket de om hverdagens småting.En: In the first hours, they talked about the small things of everyday life.No: Men under overflaten lurte tankene på fortiden, på det usagte.En: But beneath the surface, thoughts of the past, of the unsaid, lingered.No: Kvelden kom, og da solen langsomt senket seg, samlet familien seg rundt middagsbordet.En: Evening came, and as the sun slowly set, the family gathered around the dinner table.No: Sofia så på familien sin; hun innså hvor mye hun hadde lengtet etter dette øyeblikket.En: Sofia looked at her family; she realized how much she had longed for this moment.No: "Det er noe jeg vil si," begynte hun forsiktig.En: "There's something I want to say," she began cautiously.No: "Jeg vet at vi har hatt våre uenigheter før, men jeg vil dele hvordan jeg har hatt det."En: "I know we've had our disagreements before, but I want to share how I've been feeling."No: Lars og Greta lyttet.En: Lars and Greta listened.No: Hun snakket om presset fra jobben, ensomheten i en stor by og savnet av dem.En: She talked about the pressure from work, the loneliness in a big city, and missing them.No: Greta tok Sofias hånd.En: Greta took Sofia's hand.No: "Vi har også savnet deg," sa hun mykt.En: "We have missed you too," she said softly.No: "Vi har alltid vært stolte av deg."En: "We have always been proud of you."No: Lars nikket.En: Lars nodded.No: "Vi har kanskje forskjellige liv, men det betyr ikke at vi ikke bryr oss."En: "We may have different lives, but it doesn't mean we don't care."No: Tårene satt løst hos Sofia, men de var tårer av lettelse.En: Sofia's tears came easily, but they were tears of relief.No: Under den simple handelen med å sitte sammen, prate og lytte, ble gamle misforståelser oppklart.En: Through the simple act of sitting together, talking, and listening, old misunderstandings were cleared up.No: "La oss ikke la slike små ting komme mellom oss," foreslo Greta.En: "Let's not let such small things come between us," suggested Greta.No: "Vi er tross alt en familie."En: "We are, after all, a family."No: Familien tilbrakte resten av kvelden med å dele barndomsminner og gamle historier.En: The family spent the rest of the evening sharing childhood memories and old stories.No: Latteren bruste i rommet, og Sofia følte omsider en varme og kjærlighet som hun lenge hadde savnet.En: Laughter bubbled in the room, and Sofia finally felt a warmth and love she had long missed.No: Da kvelden var over og Sofia lå i sengen, trekkfast ned i den gamle, koselige gjestesofaen, tenkte hun på hvor viktig familien var.En: When the evening was over and Sofia lay in bed, snug in the old, cozy guest sofa, she thought about how important family was.No: Hun visste at de kom til å holde kontakten, uansett hvor travle livene deres ble.En: She knew they would keep in touch, no matter how busy their lives got.No: Til slutt hadde hun funnet sin tilhørighet igjen.En: In the end, she had found her sense of belonging again.No: Og slik sovnet hun, med hjertelig trygghet i tanken om at hun alltid hadde et hjem å komme tilbake til i Bergen.En: And so she fell asleep with heartfelt comfort in the thought that she always had a home to return to in Bergen. Vocabulary Words:enveloped: innhyllethometown: hjembystrolling: spasertechasing: forfulgtreunion: familiegjenforeningguardians: vokterebreathed: pustetnervous: nervøsdisagreements: uoverensstemmelserbonds: båndenebelonging: tilhørighetpreparing: forberedebeneath: underunsaid: usagtegathered: samletcautiously: forsiktigpressure: pressetloneliness: ensomhetenrelief: lettelsemisunderstandings: misforståelsersharing: delechildhood: barndomsminnersnug: trekkfastcozy: koseligecomfort: trygghetthought: tankensunshine: sollaughter: latterbubbled: brustelonged: lengtet
Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Reuniting Hearts at Tokyo Skytree's Tanabata Festival Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-07-04-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 夏の東京スカイツリーはとても美しい。En: The natsu summer Tokyo Skytree is very beautiful.Ja: 七夕祭りの日、人々であふれている。En: On the day of the Tanabata Festival, it is overflowing with people.Ja: ハルトはその場所に着いた。En: Haruto arrived at the location.Ja: 心の中には少し緊張があった。En: There was a bit of nervousness in his heart.Ja: 彼は日本に帰ってきて、家族と再会するのが久しぶりだ。En: It had been a long time since he returned to Japan and reunited with his family.Ja: スカイツリーの観光デッキは、色とりどりの七夕の短冊で飾られている。En: The observation deck of the Skytree was decorated with colorful Tanabata strips.Ja: ちょうど天の川のように輝いていた。En: It shone just like the Amanogawa Milky Way.Ja: ハルトの隣には姉のユキがいる。En: Next to Haruto was his sister, Yuki.Ja: ユキは毎日忙しい会社員だ。En: Yuki is a busy company employee every day.Ja: 彼女は家族の期待を背負っている。En: She shoulders the family's expectations.Ja: 二人は静かに歩きながら、上を見上げた。En: As the two walked quietly, they looked up.Ja: ユキは少し心配そうで言った。「ハルト、おばあちゃんのさくらが来たよ。」En: Yuki, looking a bit worried, said, "Haruto, grandma Sakura has arrived."Ja: そこに向かうと、さくらおばあちゃんがうれしそうに笑っていた。En: As they went toward her, Sakura grandma smiled happily.Ja: 彼女は伝統的な祭りと家族の集まりが大好きだ。En: She loves traditional festivals and family gatherings.Ja: ハルトを見ると、「元気になったね!」と言った。彼女の目は優しかった。En: When she saw Haruto, she said, "You've grown healthy!" Her eyes were gentle.Ja: ハルトは少し戸惑っていた。En: Haruto was a bit perplexed.Ja: 彼は海外生活で得たものと伝統的な家族の価値観のギャップに悩んでいた。En: He was troubled by the gap between what he had gained from living abroad and the traditional family values.Ja: しかし、心の中で決めていた。En: However, he had decided in his heart.Ja: 彼は家族のために小さな集まりを開くことにした。En: He decided to open a small gathering for his family.Ja: 現代のテクノロジーと伝統的な習慣を融合させようと思ったのだ。En: He wanted to blend modern technology with traditional customs.Ja: 日が沈み、スカイツリーが美しい光で輝きだすと、ハルトは驚きのパフォーマンスを用意した。En: As the sun set and the Skytree began to shine beautifully, Haruto prepared a surprising performance.Ja: 彼はデジタルアルバムを披露した。En: He presented a digital album.Ja: 家族の歴史をひとつひとつ映像にしていた。そこに短冊に書いた願い事を映し出した。En: He turned the family's history into images one by one, displaying the wishes written on the tanzaku strips.Ja: さくらおばあちゃんとユキはその美しい映像に感動した。En: Sakura grandma and Yuki were moved by the beautiful images.Ja: ユキはハルトを抱きしめ、「ありがとう、ハルト。」と優しく言った。En: Yuki hugged Haruto and gently said, "Thank you, Haruto."Ja: さくらおばあちゃんは目を潤ませながら、「あなたの気持ち、ちゃんと伝わったよ。」と言った。En: Sakura grandma, with eyes beginning to water, said, "Your feelings have been clearly conveyed."Ja: 家族は一つになった。En: The family became one.Ja: その瞬間、ハルトは自分の中の変化を感じた。En: In that moment, Haruto felt a change within himself.Ja: 現代と伝統のどちらも尊重し、自分のアイデンティティを築くことができると気付いたのだ。En: He realized that he could respect both modern and traditional aspects and build his own identity.Ja: スカイツリーの上にまたたく星たちは、まるで家族の絆を祝福するように輝いていた。En: The stars twinkling above the Skytree shone as if blessing the family bonds.Ja: ハルトの心の中に、暖かい光が差し込んでいた。En: A warm light shined into Haruto's heart.Ja: これは彼の新しい旅の始まりだった。En: This was the beginning of his new journey. Vocabulary Words:skytree: スカイツリーfestival: 祭りoverflowing: あふれているnervousness: 緊張observation deck: 観光デッキcolorful: 色とりどりdecorated: 飾られているshoulders: 背負っているperplexed: 戸惑っていたtroubled: 悩んでいたgap: ギャップreunited: 再会blend: 融合surprising: 驚きdigital: デジタルalbum: アルバムimages: 映像wishes: 願い事moved: 感動したidentity: アイデンティティrealized: 気付いたrespect: 尊重journey: 旅twinkling: またたくbonds: 絆gentle: 優しいtraditional customs: 伝統的な習慣family gathering: 家族の集まりhearts: 心sunset: 日が沈み
Fluent Fiction - Italian: Sibling Bonds Renewed on Amalfi's Hidden Shores Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-07-02-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Il sole splendeva alto sull'affollata Costiera Amalfitana.En: The sun shone high over the crowded Costiera Amalfitana.It: Le onde azzurre si infrangevano delicatamente contro la spiaggia, mentre il profumo dei limoni riempiva l'aria calda dell'estate.En: The blue waves gently broke against the beach, while the scent of lemons filled the warm summer air.It: Lungo le scogliere, case colorate sembravano abbracciare il paesaggio, formano un quadro pittoresco e vibrante.En: Along the cliffs, colorful houses seemed to embrace the landscape, forming a picturesque and vibrant scene.It: Luca guardava il mare dalla terrazza.En: Luca was looking at the sea from the terrace.It: Sono passati tanti mesi dall'ultima volta che aveva visto Marta e Giorgio.En: Many months had passed since the last time he had seen Marta and Giorgio.It: Si sentiva un po' estraneo alla sua stessa famiglia.En: He felt somewhat like a stranger to his own family.It: Era il più giovane, quello con lo spirito avventuroso, sempre in cerca di qualcosa di nuovo.En: He was the youngest, the one with an adventurous spirit, always looking for something new.It: Ma questa volta, aveva un obiettivo diverso: voleva riconnettersi con i suoi fratelli.En: But this time, he had a different goal: he wanted to reconnect with his siblings.It: "Partiamo in barca," disse Luca a Marta e Giorgio, speranzoso.En: "Let's go out by boat," said Luca to Marta and Giorgio, hopeful.It: "Ho scoperto una spiaggia isolata.En: "I've discovered a secluded beach.It: Possiamo parlare e rilassarci lì."En: We can talk and relax there."It: Marta, sempre la mediatrice, annuì con un sorriso gentile.En: Marta, always the mediator, nodded with a gentle smile.It: "È una bella idea, Luca.En: "That's a nice idea, Luca.It: Abbiamo tutti bisogno di una pausa."En: We all need a break."It: Giorgio, il più grande, sembrava preoccupato.En: Giorgio, the oldest, seemed worried.It: La responsabilità del lavoro di famiglia pesava su di lui.En: The responsibility of the family business weighed on him.It: "Ma il lavoro..." cominciò a dire, ma Marta lo interruppe con un tenero sguardo.En: "But the work..." he started to say, but Marta interrupted him with a tender look.It: Partirono dalla piccola marina, le vele bianche aperte al vento.En: They set off from the small marina, the white sails open to the wind.It: Il viaggio fu sereno, il mare calmo.En: The journey was serene, the sea calm.It: Luca sperava che il tempo passato insieme avrebbe sciolto la tensione tra di loro.En: Luca hoped that the time spent together would dissolve the tension between them.It: Raggiunsero la spiaggia nascosta, un angolo di paradiso lontano dalla folla.En: They reached the hidden beach, a corner of paradise away from the crowd.It: Tuttavia, mentre il sole calava, le vecchie tensioni riemergevano.En: However, as the sun set, old tensions resurfaced.It: "Non possiamo ignorare la direzione del business di famiglia," disse Giorgio con serietà.En: "We can't ignore the direction of the family business," said Giorgio seriously.It: "Dobbiamo parlarne."En: "We need to talk about it."It: Luca sbuffò.En: Luca sighed.It: "Non tutto ruota intorno al lavoro, Giorgio.En: "Not everything revolves around work, Giorgio.It: Ci siamo visti così poco..." Marta cercava di mantenere la pace.En: We've seen each other so little..." Marta tried to maintain the peace.It: "Ragazzi, siamo qui per stare insieme, non per discutere."En: "Guys, we're here to be together, not to argue."It: Nonostante le sue parole, l'argomento si intensificò.En: Despite her words, the topic intensified.It: Vecchi rancori vennero fuori, creando una marea di emozioni.En: Old grudges came out, creating a tide of emotions.It: Luca si sentiva frustrato.En: Luca felt frustrated.It: Poi, nel mezzo del litigio, Marta menzionò una delle loro vacanze con i genitori.En: Then, in the middle of the argument, Marta mentioned one of their vacations with their parents.It: Una storia di quando erano piccoli, quando il mondo sembrava più semplice.En: A story from when they were little, when the world seemed simpler.It: Le loro risate risuonarono tra le rocce, portando una pausa a tutte le parole dure.En: Their laughter echoed among the rocks, bringing a pause to all the harsh words.It: Luca si fermò e guardò i suoi fratelli.En: Luca stopped and looked at his siblings.It: Ricordò quanto fosse importante la famiglia.En: He remembered how important family was.It: Capì allora il ruolo che doveva svolgere: quello di mantenere il legame vivo.En: He then understood the role he had to play: to keep the bond alive.It: Scesero le ombre serali, e i tre si sedettero vicini sulla sabbia fresca.En: Evening shadows descended, and the three sat close together on the cool sand.It: La discussione si trasformò in comprensione.En: The discussion turned into understanding.It: Una riconciliazione silenziosa ma sincera si fece strada nei loro cuori.En: A silent but sincere reconciliation made its way into their hearts.It: Tornarono al piccolo porto con una consapevolezza rinnovata: anche se il futuro è incerto, insieme possono affrontarlo.En: They returned to the small port with a renewed awareness: even if the future is uncertain, together they can face it.It: Il mare si calmò con il calar del sole, riflettendo la serenità ritrovata tra i fratelli.En: The sea calmed with the sun's setting, reflecting the serenity found among the siblings.It: Luca guardò l'orizzonte, speranzoso in un domani migliore.En: Luca looked at the horizon, hopeful for a better tomorrow.It: Finalmente, sentirsi parte della famiglia non sembrava più un sogno lontano.En: Finally, feeling part of the family no longer seemed like a distant dream. Vocabulary Words:landscape: il paesaggioembrace: abbracciaresecluded: isolatamediator: la mediatriceresponsibility: la responsabilitàbusiness: il lavoromarina: la marinatension: la tensioneresurface: riemergeregrudge: il rancorefrustrated: frustratovacation: la vacanzareconciliation: la riconciliazioneawareness: la consapevolezzacalmed: calmòserenity: la serenitàhorizon: l'orizzontebond: il legamehopeful: speranzosoembrace: abbracciaregentle: gentiletender: teneroseriousness: la serietàignore: ignorareintensified: si intensificòsilent: silenziosarole: il ruolocool: frescasibling: il fratello/la sorellareconnect: riconnettersi
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Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Sibling Bonds: Lunchtime on Barcelona's Sunny Terrace Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-06-29-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El sol de l'estiu brillant sobre la terrassa del despatx era perfecte.En: The summer sun shining on the office terrace was perfect.Ca: Les teules calentes i el vent suau feien que la terrassa del sisè pis d'una oficina a l'Eixample de Barcelona fos un lloc ideal per desconnectar.En: The hot tiles and the gentle breeze made the sixth-floor terrace of an office in the Eixample of Barcelona an ideal place to disconnect.Ca: La ciutat bullia d'activitat, però allà dalt era com un petit oasi.En: The city buzzed with activity, but up there it was like a little oasis.Ca: Laia va arribar primera.En: Laia was the first to arrive.Ca: Quedava pocs minuts per al migdia i ja començava a sentir-se impacient.En: It was a few minutes to noon and she was already beginning to feel impatient.Ca: Laia era la més gran dels tres germans.En: Laia was the eldest of the three siblings.Ca: Els seus dies estaven plens de reunions, gràfics i terminis.En: Her days were filled with meetings, charts, and deadlines.Ca: Sovint oblida menjar.En: She often forgot to eat.Ca: Avui, però, havia decidit dedicar aquest moment al que més li importava de veritat: la seva família.En: Today, however, she had decided to dedicate this moment to what truly mattered to her: her family.Ca: Martí va aparèixer primer.En: Martí appeared first.Ca: Amb el seu somriure tranquil, semblava que mai tingués pressa per a res.En: With his calm smile, he seemed like he was never in a hurry for anything.Ca: Martinet era pintor i treballava a mitges jornades.En: Martí, who they lovingly called Martinet, was a painter who worked part-time.Ca: Solia portar la seva carpeta plena d'esbossos allà on anava.En: He usually carried his sketchbook wherever he went.Ca: Martinet li va fer una abraçada a la seva germana i van saludar-se amb complicitat.En: Martinet gave his sister a hug, and they greeted each other with a sense of complicity.Ca: Poc després va arribar la Núria, de cabells arrissats i ulls brillants, amb energia juvenil i idees fresques.En: Shortly after, Núria arrived, with curly hair and bright eyes, full of youthful energy and fresh ideas.Ca: Estava a punt de començar la universitat, un món desconegut per a ella.En: She was about to start university, an unknown world for her.Ca: Desitjava independència, però alhora, la idea li feia por.En: She longed for independence, but at the same time, the idea frightened her.Ca: Aquests dinars eren sempre molt esperats.En: These lunches were always eagerly anticipated.Ca: Però avui, Laia tenia un objectiu clar: voler connectar més amb ells.En: But today, Laia had a clear goal: she wanted to connect more with them.Ca: La seva feina li robava temps, i la Laia sentia que s'estava allunyant dels seus germans.En: Her job was stealing time away, and Laia felt she was drifting apart from her siblings.Ca: —He pensat que ens aniria bé parlar —va començar Laia, mentre el sol millorava l'ànim de tothom.En: "I thought it would be good for us to talk," Laia began, as the sun improved everyone's mood.Ca: —És clar!En: "Of course!"Ca: —va dir Martinet, fent broma mentre agafava un entrepà.En: Martinet said, jokingly while grabbing a sandwich.Ca: La conversa fou distesa al principi: parlaven del temps, de les seves aficions.En: The conversation was light at first: they talked about the weather, their hobbies.Ca: Però aviat, el tema de les emocions va emergir.En: But soon, the topic of emotions emerged.Ca: —Saps, Laia, de vegades sembla que no hi ets mai —va confessar Martí, mirant-la seriosament.En: "You know, Laia, sometimes it seems like you're never here," Martí confessed, looking at her seriously.Ca: —Sí, necessitem més moments com aquest —afegí Núria—.En: "Yes, we need more moments like this," added Núria.Ca: Jo necessito parlar amb vosaltres sobre la universitat.En: "I need to talk to you about university.Ca: Tinc dubtes.En: I have doubts."Ca: La sinceritat dels germans va colpejar Laia.En: The honesty of her siblings struck Laia.Ca: Ella es va adonar que havia estat posant massa pressió sobre si mateixa.En: She realized she had been putting too much pressure on herself.Ca: Volia fer-ho tot bé, però estava perdent alguna cosa molt més important: el temps amb Martinet i Núria.En: She wanted to do everything right but was losing something much more important: time with Martinet and Núria.Ca: Després de les confessions, van parlar sobre el que podien fer per ajudar-se.En: After the confessions, they talked about what they could do to support each other.Ca: Va ser una conversa profunda, plena de somriures i també llàgrimes.En: It was a deep conversation, full of smiles and tears.Ca: Van decidir que cada mes es reuniran a la terrassa per compartir un dinar i cuidar d'aquesta unió.En: They decided that each month they would meet on the terrace to share a lunch and nurture their bond.Ca: El sol s'estava apagant lentament.En: The sun was slowly setting.Ca: Laia va sentir-se alleugerida, i mentre marxaven, va adonar-se que no estava sola.En: Laia felt relieved, and as they left, she realized she was not alone.Ca: Els seus germans sempre hi serien i ells també la necessitaven.En: Her siblings would always be there, and they needed her too.Ca: Els tres van baixar de la terrassa amb la promesa de trobar un equilibri entre el treball i l'amor que es tenien.En: The three of them descended from the terrace with a promise to find a balance between work and the love they shared.Ca: L'estiu encara tenia molt per oferir, i la seva família també.En: The summer still had much to offer, and so did their family. Vocabulary Words:terrace: la terrassatiles: les teulesoasis: l'oasifeeling: el sentimenteldest: la més grancharts: els gràficsdeadlines: els terminissketchbook: la carpeta plena d'esbossoscomplicity: la complicitatcurly hair: els cabells arrissatsyouthful energy: l'energia juvenilunknown: desconegutindependence: la independènciafrightened: feia poranticipated: esperatsgoal: l'objectiuconnect: connectarstealing: robavadrifting apart: allunyantbreeze: el vent suaucalm smile: el somriure tranquiljokingly: fent bromaemotions: les emocionsconfess: confessarseriously: seriosamenthonesty: la sinceritatpressure: la pressiósmiles: els somriurestears: les llàgrimesrelieved: alleugerida
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Fluent Fiction - Italian: A Venetian Reunion: Healing a Family Rift at Sunset Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-06-26-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Il sole stava tramontando lentamente su Piazza San Marco a Venezia.En: The sun was setting slowly over Piazza San Marco in Venezia.It: I riflessi dorati del sole si specchiavano nella facciata della Basilica, creando un'atmosfera magica.En: The golden reflections of the sun mirrored on the facade of the Basilica, creating a magical atmosphere.It: Era una calda giornata d'estate e molti erano arrivati per celebrare la Festa dei Santi Pietro e Paolo.En: It was a warm summer day, and many had arrived to celebrate the Feast of Saints Pietro and Paolo.It: Tra di loro, c'erano Giuliana, Alessandro e Tiziano.En: Among them were Giuliana, Alessandro, and Tiziano.It: Giuliana osservava i suoi fratelli con preoccupazione.En: Giuliana watched her brothers with concern.It: Da troppo tempo, Alessandro e Tiziano non si parlavano.En: For too long, Alessandro and Tiziano hadn't spoken to each other.It: Un orgoglio testardo li separava.En: A stubborn pride separated them.It: Alessandro voleva mantenere le tradizioni di famiglia, mentre Tiziano si sentiva spesso trascurato e aveva preso le distanze.En: Alessandro wanted to uphold family traditions, while Tiziano often felt neglected and had distanced himself.It: Giuliana, la più giovane, sapeva che era arrivato il momento di agire.En: Giuliana, the youngest, knew it was time to act.It: Il legame tra di loro doveva essere riparato.En: The bond between them needed to be repaired.It: Il profumo di cibo e spezie riempiva l'aria, mentre la musica tradizionale veneta risuonava nella piazza.En: The aroma of food and spices filled the air, while traditional Venetian music resonated in the square.It: Giuliana decise che l'atmosfera festosa poteva aiutarli.En: Giuliana decided that the festive atmosphere could help them.It: Avvicinò Alessandro e Tiziano, determinata a parlarci.En: She approached Alessandro and Tiziano, determined to speak with them.It: "È ora di risolvere questo", disse con fermezza.En: "It's time to resolve this," she said firmly.It: Alessandro incrociò le braccia, fissando il fratello minore con sguardo critico.En: Alessandro crossed his arms, gazing critically at his younger brother.It: "Non abbiamo nulla da dirci", ribatté.En: "We have nothing to say to each other," he retorted.It: Tiziano, ferito, guardò altrove.En: Tiziano, hurt, looked away.It: Ma Giuliana non si arrese.En: But Giuliana did not give up.It: "Siamo una famiglia", insistette.En: "We are a family," she insisted.It: "Non possiamo continuare così.En: "We can't go on like this.It: Papà sarebbe triste nel vedere la sua famiglia divisa."En: Papà would be sad to see his family divided."It: Il rumore della folla aumentò mentre la processione religiosa attraversava la piazza.En: The noise of the crowd increased as the religious procession passed through the square.It: Giuliana afferrò il braccio di Tiziano, convincendolo a guardare Alessandro.En: Giuliana grabbed Tiziano's arm, convincing him to look at Alessandro.It: "Parlatevi", implorò.En: "Talk to each other," she implored.It: Un silenzio calò su di loro, contrastato dai canti della festa.En: A silence fell over them, contrasted by the singing of the festival.It: Finalmente, Tiziano parlò.En: Finally, Tiziano spoke.It: "Mi sentivo invisibile", ammise.En: "I felt invisible," he admitted.It: "Volevo solo essere apprezzato."En: "I just wanted to be appreciated."It: Alessandro, colto di sorpresa, rispose con un tono più morbido.En: Alessandro, taken by surprise, responded in a softer tone.It: "Non sapevo che ti sentissi così.En: "I didn't know you felt that way.It: Forse sono stato troppo severo."En: Maybe I have been too harsh."It: Le parole si trasformarono in una catena di confidenze.En: The words turned into a chain of confessions.It: Giuliana rimase accanto a loro, soddisfatta, mentre i loro cuori si aprivano.En: Giuliana stayed by their side, satisfied, as their hearts opened.It: Alla fine, decisero di tentare di risolvere le loro differenze.En: In the end, they decided to try to resolve their differences.It: Per amore della famiglia.En: For the love of the family.It: Le risate, i colori e le gioie del festival continuavano intorno a loro.En: Laughter, colors, and the joys of the festival continued around them.It: Giuliana sentì nascere in sé una nuova sicurezza.En: Giuliana felt a new confidence springing up within her.It: Mentre il sole scompariva all'orizzonte, sapeva che le ferite cominciavano a guarire.En: As the sun disappeared on the horizon, she knew that the wounds were beginning to heal.It: Le tensioni si allentavano e una nuova luce di speranza brillava nella famiglia.En: Tensions were easing, and a new light of hope shone within the family.It: Il suono delle campane della Basilica segnò la fine della giornata.En: The sound of the bells of the Basilica marked the end of the day.It: I tre fratelli si allontanarono dalla piazza uniti, per ricominciare insieme, sotto il calore della sera veneziana.En: The three siblings walked away from the square united, to start anew together, under the warmth of the Venetian evening. Vocabulary Words:the facade: la facciatathe atmosphere: l'atmosferathe warmth: la caldato celebrate: celebrarethe stubborn pride: l'orgoglio testardoto uphold: mantenereneglected: trascuratothe aroma: il profumothe spices: le speziethe festive atmosphere: l'atmosfera festosato approach: avvicinarefirmly: con fermezzato gaze critically: fissare con sguardo criticoto retort: ribattereto insist: insistereto implore: implorarethe silence: il silenziocontrast: contrastotaken by surprise: colto di sorpresathe harsher tone: il tono più severoto confess: confessareto repair: ripararesatisfied: soddisfattathe wounds: le feriteto heal: guarirethe tensions: le tensionito ease: allentareto shine: brillarethe siblings: i fratellito unite: unire
Fluent Fiction - Italian: Arctic Bonds: Finding Family in the Heart of the Storm Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-06-25-22-34-01-it Story Transcript:It: Lontano nel nord, dove il sole non tramonta mai completamente in estate, la tundra artica si apre come un vasto arazzo di colori sbiaditi.En: Far in the north, where the sun never completely sets in the summer, the Arctic tundra opens up like a vast tapestry of faded colors.It: Le distese ghiacciate riflettono una luce fredda, mentre piccole macchie di vegetazione coraggiosa si avventurano a spezzare il bianco monotono del paesaggio.En: The icy expanses reflect a cold light, while small patches of brave vegetation venture to break the monotonous white of the landscape.It: È qui che Luca si è stabilito temporaneamente, circondato da mostri di ghiaccio che raccontano storie di tempi antichi.En: It is here that Luca has temporarily settled, surrounded by ice giants that tell tales of ancient times.It: Luca è un geologo avventuroso.En: Luca is an adventurous geologist.It: Ama le terre selvagge e il richiamo dell'ignoto.En: He loves the wilderness and the call of the unknown.It: Ma oggi, anche in mezzo alla sua passione, sente un vuoto.En: But today, even in the midst of his passion, he feels an emptiness.It: È la vigilia di mezza estate, una festa speciale.En: It's the eve of midsummer, a special celebration.It: La famiglia si riunisce ovunque.En: Families gather everywhere.It: E proprio per questo Giulia è lì con lui, volata fino al cuore del nulla per rivedere suo fratello.En: And that's exactly why Giulia is there with him, having flown to the middle of nowhere to see her brother again.It: Giulia è una giornalista.En: Giulia is a journalist.It: Scrive di storie ambientali, cercando la sua voce unica.En: She writes about environmental stories, seeking her unique voice.It: Tuttavia, si sente spesso nell'ombra di Luca, delle sue avventure leggendarie che tutti ricordano con ammirazione.En: However, she often feels in Luca's shadow, stories of his legendary adventures that everyone remembers with admiration.It: "Luca," dice Giulia, guardando il cielo che arrossisce sotto la luce perpetua del sole, "sei sicuro di volere stare qui oggi?"En: "Luca," says Giulia, looking at the sky blushing under the perpetual light of the sun, "are you sure you want to be here today?"It: Luca guarda le montagne ghiacciate, ma annuisce con un sorriso timido.En: Luca looks at the icy mountains, but nods with a shy smile.It: "Voglio essere qui con te, Giulia.En: "I want to be here with you, Giulia.It: Con la famiglia."En: With the family."It: Anche se spesso viaggia lontano, Luca sa che questo è il momento per ritrovare le sue radici.En: Even though he often travels far, Luca knows this is the time to reconnect with his roots.It: La sera, mentre preparano la cena sotto un sole che stesso non sa se tramontare o no, scoppia una tempesta improvvisa.En: In the evening, as they prepare dinner under a sun that itself doesn't know whether to set or not, a sudden storm erupts.It: Il vento inizia a urlare tra le tende, sollevando neve e ghiaccio.En: The wind starts to howl through the tents, lifting snow and ice.It: Luca e Giulia si guardano, coscienti che la natura non aspetta nessuno.En: Luca and Giulia look at each other, aware that nature waits for no one.It: "Luca!"En: "Luca!"It: grida Giulia, lottando contro la bufera.En: shouts Giulia, struggling against the blizzard.It: "Dobbiamo restare uniti!"En: "We must stay together!"It: Luca afferra la mano di Giulia, assicurandosi che non si allontani.En: Luca grabs Giulia's hand, making sure she doesn't drift away.It: In quel momento, tutto ciò che conta è lì accanto a lui.En: In that moment, everything that matters is right next to him.It: Devono trovare un riparo, rifugiandosi in una caverna di ghiaccio che Luca aveva notato mentre esplorava qualche giorno prima.En: They have to find shelter, taking refuge in an ice cave that Luca had noticed while exploring a few days before.It: La caverna è fredda ma sicura.En: The cave is cold but safe.It: Seduti l'uno accanto all'altra, con il fragore della tempesta che urla fuori, i due finalmente parlano.En: Sitting next to each other, with the roar of the storm howling outside, the two finally talk.It: Luca racconta a Giulia quanto gli manchi il calore della famiglia.En: Luca tells Giulia how much he misses the warmth of family.It: Racconta delle sue paure di perdersi nel mondo e di non ritrovare mai la strada di casa.En: He talks about his fears of getting lost in the world and never finding his way home.It: Giulia, a sua volta, condivide le sue insicurezze.En: Giulia, in turn, shares her insecurities.It: Vorrebbe trovare una storia che sia solo sua ma teme di fallire se prova a essere come lui.En: She wishes to find a story that is uniquely hers but fears failing if she tries to be like him.It: Ma la tempesta, con il suo fragore, silenzia anche quelle insicurezze.En: But the storm, in its fury, silences even those insecurities.It: Li costringe a guardarsi e a trovare conforto nell'altro.En: It forces them to look at each other and find comfort within one another.It: Quando il vento si placa, nei loro cuori c'è un nuovo silenzio, pieno di comprensione e forza.En: When the wind calms, there is a new silence in their hearts, full of understanding and strength.It: Luca sa che potrà trovare avventura anche nella vicinanza della famiglia e Giulia si rende conto che la sua strada non deve essere la copia di nessun'altra.En: Luca knows he can find adventure even in the closeness of family, and Giulia realizes her path doesn't have to be a copy of anyone else's.It: La vigilia di mezza estate passa con un significato nuovo per loro.En: The eve of midsummer passes with new meaning for them.It: La tundra sembra accoglierli, mentre il sole ostinato continua a brillare alto, testimone del loro legame ritrovato.En: The tundra seems to embrace them, while the stubborn sun continues to shine high, a witness to their renewed bond. Vocabulary Words:the tapestry: l'arazzothe giant: il mostrothe wilderness: le terre selvaggethe emptiness: il vuotothe eve: la vigiliathe celebration: la festathe shadow: l'ombrato blush: arrossirethe storm: la tempestato howl: urlarethe blizzard: la buferato drift: allontanarsithe refuge: il riparothe cave: la cavernato explore: esplorarethe understanding: la comprensionethe strength: la forzathe bond: il legamethe root: la radicethe patch: la macchiato venture: avventurarsithe tale: la storiathe admiration: l'ammirazioneto nod: annuirethe hail: la grandinethe roar: il fragorethe warmth: il caloreto silence: silenziarestubborn: ostinatofade: sbiadire
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Fighting Your Fears
In this episode, Bob Walz preaches through Genesis 33 and the Reuniting of Jacob and Esau
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