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Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Rekindling Bonds: Navigating Life's Crossroads in Beijing Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-08-10-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 北京的夏日，阳光透过《异类之家》咖啡馆的大窗，洒在每一张小桌上。En: In the summer in Beijing, sunlight streamed through the large windows of the Yileizhijia café, spilling onto every small table.Zh: 曾经的大学同学梅、健和丽玲在此重聚，时隔十年，他们终于再次相见。En: Former college classmates Mei, Jian, and Liling reunited here after ten years; finally, they were seeing each other again.Zh: 咖啡馆里，键盘噼里啪啦的声音和轻声交谈交织成一曲忙碌的乐章。En: In the café, the sound of keyboards clattering and low conversations wove into a symphony of busyness.Zh: 梅拿着一杯拿铁，微笑着，可她眉间流露出一丝未解的烦恼。En: Mei held a cup of latte, smiling, but a hint of unresolved trouble lingered between her brows.Zh: 她是自由职业设计师，为了找到工作和生活的平衡而苦恼。En: She was a freelance designer, troubled by the struggle to find a balance between work and life.Zh: 健则穿着整齐，他是个科技创业公司的合伙人，正面临激烈的市场竞争，却似乎无暇多顾。En: Jian, dressed neatly, was a partner at a tech startup, facing fierce market competition and seemingly too busy to take on more.Zh: 丽玲则是穿梭世界的旅行作家，心中藏着对安稳生活的渴望。En: Liling was a travel writer journeying across the world, harboring a desire for a stable life.Zh: “好久不见，感觉大家都变了许多。”梅率先开口，她希望从朋友们身上寻求些建议。En: “Long time no see, it feels like we've all changed a lot,” Mei spoke first, hoping to seek some advice from her friends.Zh: 健皱了皱眉头，随手翻着手机上的邮件，“是啊，我这个公司现在忙得不可开交，真愁人。”En: Jian frowned while flipping through emails on his phone, “Yeah, my company is really busy right now, it's so worrisome.”Zh: 丽玲则望着窗外，“我常年旅行，也想过要找个地方定下来，不过还没想好要去哪儿。”En: Liling gazed out the window, “I travel all the time too and have thought about finding a place to settle down, but I haven't decided where yet.”Zh: 梅吸了口气，把心中的烦恼一一倾诉：“我真的很想接更多项目，但总觉得牺牲了自己的时间。我该怎么办呢？”En: Mei took a deep breath and poured out her worries one by one: “I really want to take on more projects, but I always feel like I'm sacrificing my own time. What should I do?”Zh: 健却一直在忙着看信息，没有太多回应。En: Jian was still busy checking messages and didn't respond much.Zh: 丽玲却回过头来，认真说道：“或许你可以试着定个时间表，比如每天留点时间给自己，慢慢调节。”En: Liling, however, turned back and said earnestly, “Maybe you could try setting a schedule, like leaving some time for yourself each day and adjusting gradually.”Zh: 健放下手机，似乎意识到了什么，努力调整了位置，更加专注地听着。En: Jian put down his phone, seemingly realizing something, and tried to adjust his attention, listening more intently.Zh: 三个人各自道出了自己的隐忧。En: Each of the three shared their own concerns.Zh: 健承认自己太过专注事业，忽略了生活的其他乐趣。En: Jian admitted that he was too focused on his career, neglecting other joys of life.Zh: 丽玲则坦言，旅行虽然冒险刺激，但她开始渴望稳定的归宿。En: Liling confessed that while traveling was adventurous and exciting, she was beginning to long for a stable home.Zh: 这时，咖啡馆里的气氛顿时凝重起来，每个人都感受到，原来心底都有未解的愿望。En: At this point, the atmosphere in the café turned heavy, and everyone realized that they all had unfulfilled desires deep down.Zh: 经过一番长谈，朋友们决定彼此做出改变。En: After a lengthy discussion, the friends decided to make changes.Zh: 梅找到了一些灵感，决定仔细挑选项目，只选择那些真正能激发她创作激情的工作，而给生活留点空间。En: Mei found some inspiration and decided to carefully select projects, choosing only those that truly sparked her creative passion while leaving some room for life.Zh: 健和丽玲也承诺，互相保持联系，提供支持与鼓励。En: Jian and Liling also promised to stay in touch and provide support and encouragement to each other.Zh: 随着围绕在他们之间的话题变得温暖轻松，窗外的阳光仿佛更加明亮。En: As the conversation warmed and lightened, the sunlight outside seemed to shine even brighter.Zh: 梅的内心找到了一丝久违的安宁和方向。En: Mei found a long-lost sense of peace and direction in her heart.Zh: 他们三人交换了联系方式，并约定在未来的日子里更加彼此关心。En: They exchanged contact information and agreed to care more for each other in the days to come.Zh: 在《异类之家》里，他们结束了一段既漫长又重要的对话，为各自的人生注入了新的动力，重新启程。En: In Yileizhijia, they concluded a conversation that was both long and important, injecting new motivation into each of their lives and setting off afresh. Vocabulary Words:streamed: 透过low: 轻声freelance: 自由职业struggle: 苦恼balance: 平衡fierce: 激烈gazed: 望着settle: 定下来deep breath: 吸了口气sacrificing: 牺牲earnestly: 认真neglecting: 忽略stable: 安稳asserted: 坦言admitted: 承认atmosphere: 气氛lingered: 流露unfulfilled: 未解desires: 愿望lengthy: 漫长motivation: 动力intently: 专注concerns: 隐忧creative: 创作inspiration: 灵感passion: 激情concluded: 结束worrisome: 愁人adjusting: 调节injecting: 注入

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Climbing the Rundetaarn: A Journey to Rekindle Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-08-08-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Solen stod højt på himlen over København.En: The sun stood high in the sky over København.Da: Rundetaarn lyste i det varme sommerlys, og byen nedenfor summede af liv.En: The Rundetaarn shone in the warm summer light, and the city below buzzed with life.Da: Niels stod ved foden af tårnet, og overvejede Astrids opfordring til at mødes.En: Niels stood at the base of the tower, contemplating Astrid's invitation to meet.Da: Han følte sig lidt tung om hjertet, da tankerne kredsede om fortiden.En: He felt a bit heavy-hearted as thoughts of the past circled in his mind.Da: Bruddet havde været hårdt.En: The breakup had been hard.Da: Pludselig ringede telefonen.En: Suddenly, the phone rang.Da: "Hej, Niels," sagde Astrid med sin karakteristisk livlige stemme.En: "Hi, Niels," said Astrid with her characteristically lively voice.Da: "Jeg er snart der.En: "I'm almost there.Da: Er du klar til at tage op i Rundetaarn?"En: Are you ready to go up in the Rundetaarn?"Da: Niels tog en indånding.En: Niels took a breath.Da: "Ja, jeg står klar."En: "Yes, I'm ready."Da: De mødtes ved indgangen, og begyndte sammen den snoede tur op ad tårnet.En: They met at the entrance and began the winding climb up the tower together.Da: Indenfor lød deres skridt mod stenen.En: Inside, their steps echoed against the stone.Da: Astrid havde altid været energisk; nu var hun også stille.En: Astrid had always been energetic; now she was also quiet.Da: "Er alt okay, Astrid?"En: "Is everything okay, Astrid?"Da: spurgte Niels, mens de nærmede sig toppen.En: Niels asked as they approached the top.Da: "Jeg ville gerne tale med dig," svarede hun, mens de trådte ud på den åbne platform.En: "I wanted to talk to you," she replied as they stepped out onto the open platform.Da: Udsigten over København var betagende, byen strakte sig vidt omkring, badet i sommerglød.En: The view over København was breathtaking, the city stretched far around, bathed in a summer glow.Da: "Jeg har følt dig lidt fjern siden... du ved," startede hun forsigtigt.En: "I've felt you a bit distant since... you know," she started cautiously.Da: "Men jeg savner vores venskab, Niels.En: "But I miss our friendship, Niels.Da: Jeg vil ikke miste dig som ven."En: I don't want to lose you as a friend."Da: Niels så ud over byen.En: Niels looked out over the city.Da: Det havde været svært at åbne op.En: It had been difficult to open up.Da: Fortiden lod til at klæbe sig fast, som den tandhjulsfigur der spirede fra tårnet.En: The past seemed to cling, like the gear-shaped sculpture that sprouted from the tower.Da: Men her stod Astrid, med åbne øjne og et ærligt hjerte.En: But here stood Astrid, with open eyes and an honest heart.Da: "Jeg har været i mine egne tanker," indrømmede han endelig.En: "I've been lost in my own thoughts," he finally admitted.Da: "Det er ikke fair overfor dig.En: "It's not fair to you.Da: Jeg skal blive bedre."En: I need to do better."Da: Der stod de, i stilhed, mens vinden fra taget kærtegnede deres ansigter.En: They stood there, in silence, as the wind from the roof caressed their faces.Da: Niels kiggede på Astrid med et nyt perspektiv.En: Niels looked at Astrid with a new perspective.Da: "Tak," sagde han.En: "Thank you," he said.Da: "Tak fordi du talte med mig."En: "Thank you for talking to me."Da: Astrid smilede og i den gyldne sol gik en ny forståelse op for dem begge.En: Astrid smiled, and in the golden sun, a new understanding dawned on both of them.Da: De gik ned fra tårnet med en fornyet venskab.En: They descended from the tower with a renewed friendship.Da: Niels følte, at han havde taget sit første skridt mod at finde sig selv igen.En: Niels felt he had taken his first step towards finding himself again.Da: Som de gik gennem København, besluttede han sig for at være mere til stede, for Astrids skyld og sin egen.En: As they walked through København, he decided to be more present, for Astrid's sake and his own.Da: Den historiske by omkring dem mindede ham om fortidens skønhed og fremtidens håb.En: The historic city around them reminded him of the beauty of the past and the hope for the future.Da: Det var starten på noget nyt.En: It was the start of something new. Vocabulary Words:contemplating: overvejedeinvitation: opfordringheavy-hearted: tung om hjertetbreakup: bruddetcharacteristically: karakteristisklively: livligewinding: snoedeechoed: lødenergetic: energiskcautiously: forsigtigtdistant: fjerncling: klæbe sig fastgear-shaped sculpture: tandhjulsfigurcaressed: kærtegnedeperspective: perspektivrenewed: fornyetdescended: gik nedpresent: til stedehistoric: historiskebeauty: skønhedhope: håbsummoned: summedebreathtaking: betagendeglow: glødhonest: ærligtadmitted: indrømmedefair: fairperspective: perspektivunderstanding: forståelsehistorical: historiske

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Mystery at Efteling: The Hidden Door Adventure Unveiled Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-07-27-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: In de zomerse drukte van het Efteling Park, was de lucht gevuld met de zoete geur van suikerspinnen en de vrolijke geluiden van kinderlach.En: In the summer hustle of Efteling Park, the air was filled with the sweet scent of cotton candy and the joyful sounds of children's laughter.Nl: Overal om ons heen dansten de figuren van de sprookjes tot leven.En: All around us, the figures from the fairy tales danced to life.Nl: Ik, Bram, stond in de rij voor de spannende Python-achtbaan naast mijn vrienden Sanne en Lars.En: I, Bram, was standing in line for the exciting Python roller coaster next to my friends Sanne and Lars.Nl: De zon brandde zachtjes op onze schouders, een perfecte contrast voor de koele bries die af en toe voorbij woei.En: The sun gently burned on our shoulders, a perfect contrast to the cool breeze that occasionally passed by.Nl: Lars, altijd de grappenmaker, was in een goede bui.En: Lars, always the joker, was in a good mood.Nl: "Wie durft vooraan te zitten?"En: "Who dares to sit at the front?"Nl: daagde hij ons uit, zijn ogen sprankelend van opwinding.En: he challenged us, his eyes sparkling with excitement.Nl: Sanne rolde met haar ogen maar lachte toch.En: Sanne rolled her eyes but laughed nonetheless.Nl: "Jij altijd met je uitdagingen," glimlachte ze.En: "You and your challenges all the time," she smiled.Nl: De rij was lang, maar de tijd vloog voorbij.En: The line was long, but the time flew by.Nl: De sfeer in het park was magisch, bijna alsof we in een andere wereld waren.En: The atmosphere in the park was magical, almost as if we were in another world.Nl: Toen we eindelijk aan de beurt waren, stapten we in het karretje.En: When it was finally our turn, we stepped into the cart.Nl: Ik probeerde Sanne gerust te stellen, want ze hield niet zo van achtbanen.En: I tried to reassure Sanne, as she wasn't very fond of roller coasters.Nl: "Het komt wel goed," zei ik, terwijl de sluitbalken klikten.En: "It will be okay," I said as the safety bars clicked.Nl: De rit was een wervelwind van adrenaline en snelheid.En: The ride was a whirlwind of adrenaline and speed.Nl: Toen het karretje eindelijk tot stilstand kwam, voelde ik een golf van opluchting.En: When the cart finally came to a stop, I felt a wave of relief.Nl: Maar toen we uitstapten, was er iets mis.En: But as we got off, something was wrong.Nl: Lars was nergens te zien.En: Lars was nowhere to be seen.Nl: "Waar is hij?"En: "Where is he?"Nl: vroeg Sanne, haar stem lichtelijk paniekerig.En: asked Sanne, her voice slightly panicked.Nl: "Misschien een grap van hem," probeerde ik haar gerust te stellen, al begon ik zelf ook ongerust te worden.En: "Maybe he's playing a joke," I tried to reassure her, though I was starting to worry too.Nl: We zochten overal, maar Lars bleef spoorloos.En: We searched everywhere, but Lars remained missing.Nl: Het park was zo druk, dat het moeilijk was om ons te concentreren op ons doel.En: The park was so crowded, it was hard to stay focused on our goal.Nl: Sanne begon zich zichtbaar ongemakkelijk te voelen.En: Sanne was visibly uneasy.Nl: "Kom op, we moeten gewoon logisch zijn," stelde ik voor.En: "Come on, we just need to be logical," I suggested.Nl: "Laat ons onze stappen volgen en het personeel vragen."En: "Let's retrace our steps and ask the staff."Nl: Samen begonnen we onze zoektocht, mijn gedachtes razend met zorgen.En: Together we began our search, my mind racing with concern.Nl: Sanne probeerde kalm te blijven, maar ik wist dat ze zich zorgen maakte over Lars en misschien ook wel wat over onze vriendschap.En: Sanne tried to stay calm, but I knew she was worried about Lars and maybe a bit about our friendship too.Nl: Uiteindelijk brachten de aanwijzingen ons naar een afgelegen deel van het park.En: Eventually, the clues led us to a secluded part of the park.Nl: Achter een rij nepstruiken vonden we een verborgen ingang naar een geheim deel van de attractie.En: Behind a row of fake bushes, we found a hidden entrance to a secret part of the attraction.Nl: En daar, vast tussen wat tandwielen en machines, zat Lars.En: And there, stuck between some gears and machinery, was Lars.Nl: "Wat doe jij hier?"En: "What are you doing here?"Nl: riep Sanne, half boos en half opgelucht.En: shouted Sanne, half angry and half relieved.Nl: Lars kletste nonchalant, "Ik vond deze geheime deur en moest gewoon kijken."En: Lars casually replied, "I found this secret door and just had to take a look."Nl: Samen hielpen we hem naar buiten.En: Together we helped him out.Nl: Ondanks de spanning moesten we allemaal lachen om de belachelijke situatie.En: Despite the tension, we all had to laugh about the ridiculous situation.Nl: Het was een avontuur geweest, eentje dat we niet snel zouden vergeten.En: It had been an adventure, one we wouldn't soon forget.Nl: Toen we die avond terug naar huis liepen, voelde ik dat er iets veranderd was.En: As we walked home that evening, I felt that something had changed.Nl: Ik had geleerd dat nieuwsgierigheid evenwicht nodig had, en dat mijn verantwoordelijkheden tegenover mijn vrienden niet vergeten mochten worden.En: I had learned that curiosity needed balance and that my responsibilities towards my friends shouldn't be forgotten.Nl: Sanne glimlachte naar me, en ik wist dat onze vriendschap sterker was geworden door deze ervaring.En: Sanne smiled at me, and I knew that our friendship had grown stronger through this experience.Nl: En zo eindigde onze dag in de Efteling, niet alleen met herinneringen aan ritten en sprookjes, maar ook met een nieuwe waardering voor elkaar.En: And so our day at the Efteling ended, not just with memories of rides and fairy tales, but also with a newfound appreciation for one another. Vocabulary Words:hustle: druktescent: geurjoyful: vrolijkelaughter: lachgently: zachtjesjoker: grappenmakerchallenge: uitdagingenatmosphere: sfeermagical: magischreassure: geruststellenadrenaline: adrenalinerelief: opluchtingpanicked: paniekerigjoke: grapconcern: zorgenuneasy: ongemakkelijklogical: logischretrace: stappen volgenclues: aanwijzingensecluded: afgelegenhidden: verborgengears: tandwielenmachinery: machinesrelieved: opgeluchtcasually: nonchalantabsurd: belachelijkadventure: avontuurresponsibilities: verantwoordelijkhedenappreciation: waarderingfond: hield niet zo van

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

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: The Doodled Map Adventure: A Race Against Time Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-07-25-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Het was een heldere zomerdag op het centraal station.En: It was a clear summer day at the centraal station.Nl: Mensen haastten zich over de perrons.En: People hurried across the platforms.Nl: De geur van vers gezette koffie vermengde zich met het typische geluid van omroepberichten.En: The smell of freshly brewed coffee mixed with the typical sound of announcements.Nl: Overal hingen kleurrijke reclameborden.En: Colorful billboards hung everywhere.Nl: Temidden van deze drukte stonden Bram, Sanne en Pieter.En: Amidst this hustle and bustle stood Bram, Sanne, and Pieter.Nl: Ze hadden net hun tickets gekocht voor een trein naar een kunstexpositie.En: They had just bought their tickets for a train to an art exhibition.Nl: Bram had last van zijn gebruikelijke probleem: te laat zijn.En: Bram had his usual problem: being late.Nl: "We moeten ons haasten," zei Sanne terwijl ze snel op haar horloge keek.En: "We need to hurry," said Sanne as she quickly looked at her watch.Nl: Ze hield ervan om altijd op tijd te zijn en de planning te volgen.En: She loved to always be on time and follow the schedule.Nl: Pieter stond naast hen, zelfverzekerd met een toeristenkaart in zijn hand.En: Pieter stood next to them, confidently holding a tourist map in his hand.Nl: "Maak je geen zorgen," zei hij.En: "Don't worry," he said.Nl: "Ik weet precies waar we heen moeten."En: "I know exactly where we need to go."Nl: Wat Pieter niet wist, was dat Bram de dag ervoor, tijdens een moment van verveling, de kaart had gepakt.En: What Pieter didn't know was that Bram, during a moment of boredom the day before, had taken the map.Nl: Hij had eraan getekend – grappige krabbels, kleine kunstwerkjes in de marge en hier en daar een extra lijntje.En: He had drawn on it—funny doodles, small artworks in the margins, and here and there an extra line.Nl: De kaart had een nieuw leven gekregen, maar de plattegrond was minder bruikbaar geworden.En: The map had gotten a new lease on life, but the layout had become less useful.Nl: "Bram, is dit wel de juiste kaart?"En: "Bram, is this the right map?"Nl: vroeg Sanne met een frons.En: asked Sanne with a frown.Nl: Bram haalde zijn schouders op en zweeg, nog steeds gefascineerd door zijn eigen tekenwerk.En: Bram shrugged his shoulders and remained silent, still fascinated by his own drawings.Nl: Pieter grijnsde en zei: "We vertrouwen gewoon op mijn navigatiekunsten."En: Pieter grinned and said, "We'll just rely on my navigation skills."Nl: Ze begonnen te lopen.En: They started to walk.Nl: De zon scheen fel door de glazen dakconstructie en de perrons waren druk.En: The sun shone brightly through the glass roof construction, and the platforms were busy.Nl: Mensen kwamen hen voorbij, allemaal gericht op hun eigen bestemming.En: People passed by them, all focused on their own destination.Nl: Sanne keek af en toe nerveus om zich heen, terwijl Bram nonchalant achteraan liep.En: Sanne occasionally looked around nervously, while Bram walked nonchalantly at the back.Nl: Tot hun verbazing kwamen ze bij een platform waar niemand anders stond.En: To their surprise, they arrived at a platform where no one else was standing.Nl: Pieter stopte abrupt.En: Pieter stopped abruptly.Nl: "Dit is het toch?"En: "Isn't this it?"Nl: vroeg Bram.En: asked Bram.Nl: Sanne keek om zich heen en begon te twijfelen.En: Sanne looked around and began to doubt.Nl: "Dit klopt niet.En: "This doesn't seem right.Nl: Het is veel te stil hier," mompelde ze.En: It's way too quiet here," she murmured.Nl: Pieter draaide de kaart een paar keer in zijn handen, duidelijk worstelend met de wirwar van lijnen en krabbels.En: Pieter turned the map over a few times in his hands, clearly struggling with the tangle of lines and doodles.Nl: "Volgens mij, eh... we moeten hier niet zijn," gaf hij met tegenzin toe.En: "I think, uh... we shouldn't be here," he reluctantly admitted.Nl: Op dat moment hoorden ze de aankondiging dat hun trein over enkele minuten zou vertrekken, vanaf een ander platform.En: At that moment, they heard the announcement that their train would depart in a few minutes from a different platform.Nl: Sanne's ogen werden groot en ze zei: "We moeten rennen!"En: Sanne's eyes widened, and she said, "We have to run!"Nl: Ze zetten het op een lopen.En: They took off running.Nl: Bram verloor bijna een schoen, Pieter struikelde korte tijd, en Sanne probeerde haar tas niet te laten vallen.En: Bram almost lost a shoe, Pieter stumbled briefly, and Sanne tried not to drop her bag.Nl: Het was een hilarisch gezicht, uitdagend voor hun coördinatie.En: It was a hilarious sight, challenging their coordination.Nl: Eindelijk, met een laatste inspanning, bereikten ze het juiste platform.En: Finally, with one last effort, they reached the right platform.Nl: Net op tijd sprongen ze de trein in, met bonzende harten en opgelucht gelach.En: Just in time, they jumped onto the train, with pounding hearts and relieved laughter.Nl: Tijdens de reis, uitgeput maar opgelucht, wist Bram dat hij voortaan liever zijn krabbels voor een andere plek zou bewaren.En: During the trip, exhausted but relieved, Bram knew he would rather save his doodles for another place in the future.Nl: Sanne leerde dat een beetje flexibiliteit ook handig kan zijn.En: Sanne learned that a little flexibility could also be handy.Nl: En Pieter begreep nu dat een vraag om hulp geen slecht idee was.En: And Pieter now understood that asking for help was not a bad idea.Nl: En terwijl de trein verder suisde naar hun bestemming, vielen de zorgen van het station langzaam weg en lachten ze om het avontuur dat ze net beleefd hadden.En: And while the train sped further towards their destination, the worries of the station slowly faded away, and they laughed about the adventure they had just experienced.Nl: Ze hadden de trein misschien net gehaald, maar ze hadden iets meer gewonnen dan tijd.En: They might have just made the train, but they had gained something more than just time. Vocabulary Words:typical: typischannouncements: omroepberichtenhustle: drukteexhibition: expositieflexibility: flexibiliteitreluctantly: met tegenzincoordination: coördinatiedestination: bestemmingrely: vertrouwennavigation skills: navigatiekunstendoodles: krabbelsmargins: margetourist map: toeristenkaartconfidently: zelfverzekerdlayout: plattegrondoccasionally: af en toefrown: fronsconstruction: constructiepounding hearts: bonzende hartenabruptly: abruptshone brightly: scheen felstruggling: worstelendgigantic: gigantischrelinquish: afstand doenrecuperate: herstellendepict: afbeeldenintricate: ingewikkeldharmonious: harmonieusexasperated: geïrriteerdadventure: avontuur

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Lost and Found: A Moonlit Quest on Jeju's Shores Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-07-22-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 제주도의 달빛 해변은 은은한 달빛 아래 누구라도 감탄할 만한 곳이다.En: The moonlit beach of Jeju Island is a place that would make anyone marvel under the gentle glow of the moonlight.Ko: 파도는 부드럽게 해안가를 감싸며 점점 깊어지는 밤의 고요함을 붙잡고 있었다.En: The waves softly embraced the shoreline, capturing the deepening tranquility of the night.Ko: 지나는 해변을 걸으며 할머니의 목걸이를 생각했다.En: As Jina walked along the beach, she thought about her grandmother's necklace.Ko: 그 목걸이는 그녀에게 너무나 소중했다.En: It was incredibly precious to her.Ko: 하지만 해변에서 목걸이를 잃어버린 까닭에 지나의 마음은 무거웠다.En: However, having lost the necklace on the beach, Jina's heart felt heavy.Ko: 지나는 바닷바람을 맡으며 모래 위를 천천히 걸었다.En: She slowly walked on the sand, breathing in the sea breeze.Ko: 그녀의 발 아래로는 작은 조개들이 부서졌다.En: Small shells crumbled beneath her feet.Ko: 그때, 갑자기 하늘이 어두워졌다.En: Just then, the sky suddenly darkened.Ko: 멀리서 천둥 소리가 들리기 시작했다.En: The sound of thunder began in the distance.Ko: 지나는 잠시 멈춰 서서 하늘을 바라보았다.En: Jina paused for a moment to look up at the sky.Ko: 곧 비가 내릴 것 같았다.En: It seemed like it was about to rain.Ko: 친구인 민호와 은지가 지나는 함께하기로 했지만, 지금은 어디에 있는지 보이지 않았다.En: Jina was supposed to be with her friends, Minho and Eunji, but they were nowhere to be seen now.Ko: 지나의 마음은 조급해졌다.En: Her anxiety grew.Ko: 파도는 점점 더 강하게 해변을 덮쳤고, 바람이 세차게 불기 시작했다.En: The waves crashed more fiercely against the shore, and the wind started to blow strongly.Ko: 그녀는 목걸이를 찾기 위해 더 깊은 곳으로 들어갔다.En: She ventured deeper to find the necklace.Ko: 물살이 점점 무릎 높이로 차오르기 시작했지만, 지나의 결심은 단단했다.En: The water began to rise to knee level, but Jina's determination was firm.Ko: 모래에 반짝이는 무언가가 보였다.En: She saw something sparkling in the sand.Ko: 지나의 마음은 뛰었다.En: Her heart raced.Ko: “혹시…?En: "Could it be...?"Ko: ” 그녀는 본능적으로 그것을 향해 손을 뻗었다.En: Instinctively, she reached out towards it.Ko: 그녀의 손가락 끝이 목걸이를 만졌다.En: Her fingertips touched the necklace.Ko: 바로 그때 비가 쏟아지기 시작했다.En: At that very moment, the rain began to pour down.Ko: 번개가 하늘을 가르며 내려쳤다.En: Lightning sliced through the sky.Ko: 지나의 손에 목걸이가 들어왔다.En: Jina had the necklace in her hand.Ko: 그녀는 미소 지으며 고개를 들어 하늘을 바라봤다.En: She smiled, lifting her head to look at the sky.Ko: 두렵고도 짜릿한 순간이 지나고, 민호와 은지가 지나에게 다가왔다.En: After the frightening yet exhilarating moment passed, Minho and Eunji approached Jina.Ko: "지나야!En: "Jina!Ko: 괜찮아?En: Are you okay?"Ko: " 민호가 소리쳤다.En: shouted Minho.Ko: 은지는 지나에게 우산을 씌워 주었다.En: Eunji covered Jina with an umbrella.Ko: 그들은 빠르게 해변을 벗어났다.En: They quickly left the beach.Ko: 지나의 손에는 비에 젖은 할머니의 목걸이가 있었다.En: In Jina's hand was her grandmother's necklace, soaked with rain.Ko: 그날 밤, 지나의 마음속에는 새로운 자신감을 찾았다.En: That night, Jina found a new confidence within her.Ko: 목걸이를 잃어버렸을 때의 불안감과 두려움은 어느새 스스로를 믿게 만드는 용기로 바뀌어 있었다.En: The anxiety and fear from losing the necklace had somehow transformed into a courage that made her believe in herself.Ko: 민호와 은지와 함께 안전한 곳에 도착한 지나의 표정은 밝았다.En: Jina's expression was bright as she arrived safely with Minho and Eunji.Ko: "찾았어, 무사히.En: "I found it, safe and sound."Ko: "해변의 비는 그치고 바람은 잦아들었다.En: The beach rain subsided and the wind calmed.Ko: 그곳은 다시 평화로웠다.En: The place had returned to peace once more.Ko: 그리고 지나의 마음도 그랬다.En: And so had Jina's heart. Vocabulary Words:moonlit: 달빛marvel: 감탄하다embraced: 감싸다tranquility: 고요함precious: 소중하다heavy: 무겁다crumble: 부서지다darkened: 어두워지다anxiety: 불안감fiercely: 강하게determination: 결심sparkling: 반짝이다instinctively: 본능적으로pour: 쏟아지다lightning: 번개exhilarating: 짜릿한soaked: 젖다confidence: 자신감courage: 용기subsided: 잦아들다calmed: 진정되다capturing: 붙잡다shoreline: 해안가breeze: 바람knee level: 무릎 높이venture: 들어가다frightening: 두렵다umbrella: 우산sound: 무사히return: 돌아가다

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Allergy Adventures: A Botanist's Summer Day in Oslo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-07-19-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: På en varm sommerdag i Oslos Botaniske Hage, summet det av besøkende.En: On a warm summer day in Oslo's Botaniske Hage, it buzzed with visitors.No: Luften var fylt med lukten av blomstrende planter og lyden av barnelatter og raslingen fra bladene.En: The air was filled with the scent of blooming plants and the sound of children's laughter and the rustling of leaves.No: Sindre var en ivrig botaniker med en stor fascinasjon for sjeldne planter.En: Sindre was an eager botanist with a great fascination for rare plants.No: Ved hans side gikk Liv, hans forsiktige venn, alltid der for å passe på ham.En: By his side walked Liv, his cautious friend, always there to watch out for him.No: De to spaserte langs de brosteinsbelagte stiene, omringet av en fargeeksplosjon.En: The two strolled along the cobblestone paths, surrounded by an explosion of color.No: Sindre hadde lenge jaktet på den sjeldne "Heliotropis mystica", en plante som blomstrer bare noen få uker om sommeren.En: Sindre had long been on the hunt for the rare "Heliotropis mystica," a plant that blooms only a few weeks during the summer.No: "Se opp!En: "Watch out!"No: " sa Liv, idet hun plasserte en advarende hånd på Sindres arm.En: said Liv, as she placed a warning hand on Sindre's arm.No: "Jeg kjenner til allergien din, og det kan bli farlig.En: "I know about your allergy, and it can become dangerous."No: "Sindre lo og børstet av hennes bekymringer.En: Sindre laughed and brushed off her concerns.No: "Ingen risiko, ingen oppdagelser, Liv," svarte han med et glimt i øyet.En: "No risk, no discoveries, Liv," he replied with a gleam in his eye.No: Men Liv så bekymret ut, et tegn på at hun mente alvor.En: But Liv looked worried, a sign that she was serious.No: Men Sindre var bestemt.En: But Sindre was determined.No: Han fulgte kartet sitt mot det fjerne hjørnet av hagen hvor den sjeldne planten var kjent for å vokse.En: He followed his map towards the far corner of the garden where the rare plant was known to grow.No: Liv holdt tritt, men kunne ikke overvinne den overvåkende bekymringen i blikket sitt.En: Liv kept pace but could not overcome the watchful worry in her gaze.No: Til slutt nådde de stedet.En: Finally, they reached the spot.No: Der, midt i lyset, sto den ettertraktede "Heliotropis mystica", kronbladene badet i sommersolen.En: There, in the midst of the light, stood the coveted "Heliotropis mystica," its petals bathed in the summer sun.No: Sindre lente seg nærmere, beundret det delikate mønsteret av bladene.En: Sindre leaned in closer, admiring the delicate pattern of the leaves.No: Plutselig begynte han å nyse voldsomt.En: Suddenly, he began to sneeze violently.No: Hans ansikt ble rødt, og pusten begynte å pese.En: His face turned red, and his breath began to wheeze.No: "Å nei, Sindre!En: "Oh no, Sindre!"No: " ropte Liv og grep i vesken etter medisinen hun alltid bar for slike nødstilfeller.En: cried Liv and reached into her bag for the medicine she always carried for such emergencies.No: Hun trakk ham bort fra planten og fant raskt en benk der han kunne sitte ned.En: She pulled him away from the plant and quickly found a bench where he could sit down.No: Med skjelvende hender administrerte hun medisinen, og holdt ham rolig inntil det kritiske øyeblikket var forbi.En: With trembling hands, she administered the medicine and kept him calm until the critical moment was over.No: Da Sindre endelig roet seg, så han Liv i øynene, fortsatt støttende og bekymret.En: When Sindre finally calmed down, he looked into Liv's eyes, still supportive and worried.No: "Takk, Liv.En: "Thank you, Liv.No: Jeg burde ha lyttet til deg," sa han, nå mer ydmyk.En: I should have listened to you," he said, now more humbled.No: "Jeg forstår nå at noen ganger trenger man bare en venn for å få det riktige perspektivet.En: "I understand now that sometimes you just need a friend to get the right perspective."No: "Liv smilte og klappet ham på skuldra.En: Liv smiled and patted him on the shoulder.No: "Ja, men det er også godt å ha eventyrlystige venner noen ganger," svarte hun, lettet over at han var trygt.En: "Yes, but it's also good to have adventurous friends sometimes," she replied, relieved that he was safe.No: Sindre lærte den dagen at eventyr også krever respekt for grenser.En: Sindre learned that day that adventures also require respect for boundaries.No: Mens solen fortsatt var høy, og de mange stemmene i hagen fortsatte å surre rundt dem, visste Sindre at visdom også kan blomstre, akkurat som hans favorittblomster.En: While the sun was still high, and the many voices in the garden continued to buzz around them, Sindre knew that wisdom too can blossom, just like his favorite flowers. Vocabulary Words:blooming: blomstrendelaughter: barnelatterrustling: raslingeneager: ivrigfascination: fascinasjoncautious: forsiktigstrolled: spasertecobblestone: brosteinexplosion: eksplosjonallergy: allergirisk: risikoconcern: bekymringdetermined: bestemtoutcome: utkommecoveted: ettertraktetdelicate: delikatsneeze: nyseviolently: voldsomtadminister: administrerecritical: kritiskcalmed: roetsupportive: støttendehumbled: ydmykperspective: perspektivadventurous: eventyrlystigboundaries: grenserwisdom: visdomblossom: blomstrewatchful: overvåkendepat: klappe

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Overcoming Fear: Sven's Magical Roller Coaster Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-07-16-22-34-00-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De zon scheen fel boven het betoverende Efteling park.En: The sun shone brightly over the enchanting Efteling park.Nl: Het was zomer en overal klonk vrolijk gelach.En: It was summer, and joyful laughter was heard everywhere.Nl: Tussen de sprookjesachtige attracties en kleurrijke tuinen liepen Sven, Maartje en Niels.En: Among the fairy-tale attractions and colorful gardens walked Sven, Maartje, and Niels.Nl: Sven keek nerveus naar de hoge achtbanen.En: Sven looked nervously at the tall roller coasters.Nl: Hij voelde zijn maag al draaien.En: He already felt his stomach turning.Nl: Maartje, met haar sprankelende ogen, wees enthousiast naar de Python.En: Maartje, with her sparkling eyes, enthusiastically pointed to the Python.Nl: "Zullen we daar beginnen?"En: "Shall we start there?"Nl: vroeg ze vrolijk.En: she asked cheerfully.Nl: Niels, altijd vol energie, juichte meteen mee.En: Niels, always full of energy, immediately cheered along.Nl: "Ja, die is echt geweldig!"En: "Yes, that one is really amazing!"Nl: Sven stond tenslotte stil, nam een diepe ademhaling en vond snel een excuus.En: Sven finally stood still, took a deep breath, and quickly found an excuse.Nl: "Misschien kunnen jullie eerst gaan?En: "Maybe you can go first?Nl: Ik houd wel onze jassen vast."En: I'll hold our jackets."Nl: Maar Niels zag Sven's bezorgde blik.En: But Niels saw Sven's worried look.Nl: Hij grijnsde en gaf Sven een vriendschappelijke duw.En: He grinned and gave Sven a friendly nudge.Nl: "Kom op, Sven," zei hij, "deze achtbaan is Maartje's favoriet!"En: "Come on, Sven," he said, "this roller coaster is Maartje's favorite!"Nl: De gedachte dat dit Maartje's favoriete rit was, zorgde ervoor dat Sven zich iets minder zorgen maakte.En: The thought that this was Maartje's favorite ride made Sven a little less worried.Nl: Toch bleef de angst hem plagen.En: Still, the fear kept haunting him.Nl: Zou hij het durven toegeven?En: Would he dare to admit it?Nl: Nee, dat durfde hij niet.En: No, he didn't dare.Nl: Hij wilde laten zien dat hij net zo dapper was als Niels.En: He wanted to show that he was just as brave as Niels.Nl: Terwijl ze in de rij stonden, bekeek Sven de achtbaan opnieuw.En: While they stood in line, Sven looked at the roller coaster again.Nl: Het apparaat zag er reusachtig uit, maar misschien was deze rit beter dan zijn angst.En: The contraption looked gigantic, but maybe this ride was better than his fear.Nl: De glinsterende ogen van Maartje moedigde hem aan.En: The sparkling eyes of Maartje encouraged him.Nl: Ze lachte hem vriendelijk toe en dat gaf hem een beetje moed.En: She smiled at him kindly, and that gave him a bit of courage.Nl: Ze stapten in de karretjes.En: They climbed into the carts.Nl: Sven klemde zich vast aan de stang.En: Sven clutched the bar tightly.Nl: De rit begon traag, en hoe hoger ze gingen, hoe sneller zijn hart klopte.En: The ride started slowly, and the higher they went, the faster his heart beat.Nl: Toen kwamen de scherpe bochten en steile afdalingen.En: Then came the sharp turns and steep drops.Nl: Sven kneep zijn ogen dicht, maar voelde plotseling een vreemde opwinding.En: Sven clenched his eyes shut but suddenly felt a strange excitement.Nl: De wind streek door zijn haren en hij begon te lachen.En: The wind brushed through his hair, and he began to laugh.Nl: Toen ze weer veilig op de grond stonden, voelde Sven zich duizelig maar ook trots.En: When they were safely back on the ground, Sven felt dizzy but also proud.Nl: "Wow, dat was... geweldig," gaf hij toe met een brede glimlach.En: "Wow, that was... amazing," he admitted with a broad smile.Nl: Maartje straalde van blijdschap.En: Maartje beamed with joy.Nl: "Ik wist dat je het kon," zei ze.En: "I knew you could do it," she said.Nl: "Zullen we nu naar de Baron 1898 gaan?"En: "Shall we go to the Baron 1898 now?"Nl: Sven dacht even na.En: Sven thought for a moment.Nl: Met een glimlach knikte hij.En: With a smile, he nodded.Nl: "Ja, laten we gaan!"En: "Yes, let's go!"Nl: Hij had zijn angst overwonnen en realiseerde zich dat moed hem meer kon brengen dan hij ooit dacht.En: He had overcome his fear and realized that courage could bring him more than he ever thought.Nl: En zo marcheerde hij met zijn vrienden verder door de magische wereld van de Efteling, klaar voor meer avonturen.En: And so he marched on with his friends through the magical world of the Efteling, ready for more adventures. Vocabulary Words:shone: scheenenchanting: betoverendelaughter: gelachnervously: nerveusstomach: maagsparkling: sprankelendeenthusiastically: enthousiastcheerfully: vrolijkexcuse: excuusworried: bezorgdegrinned: grijnsdenudge: duwcontraption: apparaatgigantic: reusachtigencouraged: moedigdeclutched: klemde zich vastbar: stangturned: draaienclenched: kneepexcitement: opwindingdizzy: duizeligproud: trotsadmitted: gaf toebeamed: straaldejoy: blijdschapovercome: overwonnencourage: moedmarched: marcheerdeadventures: avonturenhaunting: plagen

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Friendship's Rainbow: A Journey into Seoraksan's Heart Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-07-16-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 구름이 낮게 드리운 어느 여름 날, 세 명의 오랜 친구, 민재, 수정, 태양은 설악산 국립공원으로 다시 모였습니다.En: On a summer day with clouds hanging low, three long-time friends, Minjae, Sujeong, and Taeyang, gathered once more at Seoraksan National Park.Ko: 민재는 두근거리는 마음으로 산행을 시작했습니다.En: With a pounding heart, Minjae began the hike.Ko: 그에게는 오늘이 특별한 날이었습니다.En: To him, today was a special day.Ko: 그는 어릴 적 친구들과의 추억을 되살리고 싶었습니다.En: He wanted to relive the memories with his childhood friends.Ko: 수정은 백팩을 단단히 챙기고 준비가 되었는지 점검했습니다.En: Sujeong secured her backpack firmly and checked if she was ready.Ko: 그녀는 변수를 좋아하지 않았지만 이번에는 마음을 열고 싶었습니다.En: Although she didn't like uncertainties, this time she wanted to keep an open mind.Ko: 태양은 여유로운 미소를 짓고 친구들을 바라봤습니다.En: Taeyang looked at his friends with a relaxed smile.Ko: 그는 자연 속에서 시간을 보내는 것을 좋아했지만, 흥미로운 경험을 놓칠까 봐 항상 조금 걱정했습니다.En: He loved spending time in nature but was always a little worried about missing exciting experiences.Ko: 숲길은 푸른 잎에 가득 찼고, 여기저기서 새소리가 들렸습니다.En: The forest path was filled with green leaves, and the sound of birds chirping could be heard here and there.Ko: 그들의 옆으로 작은 폭포와 시냇물 소리가 그들을 환영했습니다.En: A small waterfall and the sound of streams welcomed them by their side.Ko: 그러나 하늘은 점점 어두워지고 있었습니다.En: However, the sky was gradually darkening.Ko: 민재는 숨 깊이 들이쉬고 말했다. "이 길은 전에 와 본 적이 없어서 기대돼."En: Minjae took a deep breath and said, "I've never been on this path before, so I'm excited."Ko: 세 사람은 갈림길에 도착했습니다.En: The three arrived at a fork in the road.Ko: 민재는 예상치 못하게 덜 알려진 길을 택했습니다.En: Unexpectedly, Minjae chose the less-known path.Ko: "이쪽에 멋진 뷰가 있을 것 같아. 한번 가보자!"라고 민재는 자신감 있게 말했습니다.En: "I think there might be a great view this way. Let's give it a try!" said Minjae confidently.Ko: 수정은 고민했지만 친구를 믿기로 했습니다.En: Sujeong hesitated but decided to trust her friend.Ko: 태양은 이미 그의 옆에서 걸어가고 있었습니다.En: Taeyang was already walking by his side.Ko: 그들이 선택한 길은 좁고 울퉁불퉁했습니다.En: The path they chose was narrow and bumpy.Ko: 하지만 끝내는 작은 동굴에 다다랐습니다.En: But eventually, they reached a small cave.Ko: 그곳에서 바라보는 풍경은 정말 놀랍었습니다.En: The view from there was truly breathtaking.Ko: 갑자기 천둥이 울리고 비가 내리기 시작했지만, 그들은 자연스럽게 서로 더 가까이 앉았습니다.En: Suddenly, thunder rumbled, and it started to rain, but naturally, they sat closer to one another.Ko: 비바람 속에서 그들은 진솔한 대화를 나누었습니다.En: Amidst the rain and wind, they had an honest conversation.Ko: 민재는 그간의 걱정을 털어놓았고, 수정과 태양은 가족과 진로에 대한 고민을 나눴습니다.En: Minjae shared his worries, while Sujeong and Taeyang talked about concerns regarding family and career.Ko: 폭풍이 지나고 나니 멋진 무지개가 계곡 위로 걸려있었습니다.En: After the storm passed, a magnificent rainbow appeared over the valley.Ko: 세 친구는 그 무지개를 바라보며 말없이 미소를 지었습니다.En: The three friends looked at the rainbow and smiled silently.Ko: 민재는 친구들과의 순간이 그 어느 것보다 소중하다는 것을 깨달았습니다.En: Minjae realized that these moments with friends were more precious than anything else.Ko: "우리 이렇게 종종 만나자," 민재가 조용히 말했습니다.En: "Let's meet like this more often," Minjae said quietly.Ko: 세 사람은 서로의 존재에 감사하며, 앞으로도 우정을 소중히 하기로 약속했습니다.En: The three of them expressed gratitude for each other's presence and promised to cherish their friendship moving forward.Ko: 설악산의 여름은 그들의 마음에 깊이 스며들었고, 그들은 새로운 결심으로 계곡을 내려갔습니다.En: The summer of Seoraksan deeply seeped into their hearts, and they descended the valley with newfound resolve.Ko: 이제 그들 사이에 많은 것이 달라졌다고 느꼈습니다.En: They felt that many things between them had changed.Ko: 하지만 가장 중요한 것은 변하지 않았습니다. 친구란 함께하는 길에서 피어난 무지개 같은 존재라는 것이었습니다.En: But the most important thing remained unchanged—friends are like a rainbow that blossoms on the path you walk together. Vocabulary Words:gathered: 모였습니다pounding: 두근거리는uncertainties: 변수open mind: 마음을 열고chirping: 새소리가gradually: 점점darkening: 어두워지고fork: 갈림길narrow: 좁고bumpy: 울퉁불퉁breathtaking: 놀랍었습니다thunder: 천둥rumbled: 울리고amidst: 속에서honest: 진솔한concerns: 고민magnificent: 멋진rainbow: 무지개precious: 소중gratitude: 감사cherish: 소중히descended: 내려갔습니다resolve: 결심seeped: 스며들었고blossoms: 피어난relive: 되살리고secured: 단단히excitement: 흥미로운unexpectedly: 예상치 못하게trust: 믿기로

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

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Jylland Journeys: Friends, Fortune, and Finding Help Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-07-14-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: På en solrig sommerdag kørte Emil, Astrid og Kasper i Emil's gamle bil gennem det bølgende landskab i Jylland.En: On a sunny summer day, Emil, Astrid, and Kasper drove in Emil's old car through the rolling landscape of Jylland.Da: De var på vej ud på et eventyr.En: They were off on an adventure.Da: De rullede ned ad de smalle landeveje mellem grønne marker fyldt med vilde blomster og majestætiske vindmøller.En: They rolled down the narrow country roads between green fields filled with wildflowers and majestic windmills.Da: Emil sad bag rattet og nynnede med på radioen.En: Emil was sitting behind the wheel, humming along with the radio.Da: Han bekymrede sig i hemmelighed om bilen og håbede, at den kunne klare turen.En: He secretly worried about the car and hoped it could make the trip.Da: Astrid kiggede drømmende ud på landskabet ved siden af ham, ivrig efter at tage billeder med sit kamera.En: Astrid was dreamily gazing out at the landscape beside him, eager to take pictures with her camera.Da: Hun ønskede, at hun kunne fange sommerens lys og liv.En: She wished she could capture the light and life of summer.Da: Bag i bilen sad Kasper og holdt øje med kortet.En: In the back of the car, Kasper was keeping an eye on the map.Da: Han var praktisk og ville sikre sig, at de ikke spildte deres tid.En: He was practical and wanted to ensure they didn't waste their time.Da: Pludselig hørtes en mærkelig lyd.En: Suddenly, a strange sound was heard.Da: Der kom røg fra bilens motor.En: Smoke was coming from the car's engine.Da: Emil stoppede bilen langs vejen.En: Emil pulled the car over to the side of the road.Da: "Åh nej," sukkede han.En: "Oh no," he sighed.Da: Astrid kiggede bekymret på ham, mens Kasper steg ud for at se nærmere på problemet.En: Astrid looked at him with concern while Kasper got out to take a closer look at the problem.Da: "Motoren er helt død," sagde Kasper med et opgivende suk.En: "The engine's completely dead," said Kasper with a defeated sigh.Da: Emil følte en klump i maven.En: Emil felt a lump in his stomach.Da: "Bare rolig, vi finder en løsning," forsøgte han at lyde overbevisende.En: "Don't worry, we'll find a solution," he tried to sound convincing.Da: Astrid forsøgte at opmuntre ved at foreslå, at de kunne tage nogle billeder imens.En: Astrid tried to encourage them by suggesting they could take some pictures in the meantime.Da: Kasper begyndte at undersøge værktøjskassen.En: Kasper began to delve into the toolbox.Da: "Vi kan klare det," sagde Emil og tog en dyb indånding.En: "We can handle this," said Emil, taking a deep breath.Da: Han kastede et blik på sine venner.En: He glanced at his friends.Da: "Astrid, kan du finde instruktionerne frem?En: "Astrid, can you find the instructions?Da: Kasper, hjælp mig med skruenøglerne," sagde Emil bestemt.En: Kasper, help me with the wrenches," said Emil decisively.Da: Mens de sammen forsøgte at reparere motoren, begyndte deres optimisme at falme.En: As they worked together to repair the engine, their optimism began to wane.Da: Astrid kiggede nervøst op ad vejen.En: Astrid nervously glanced up the road.Da: "Hvad hvis vi ikke kan komme videre?"En: "What if we can't move on?"Da: spurgte hun blidt.En: she asked gently.Da: Lige som håbet svandt, dukkede en lokal landmand op med sin traktor.En: Just as hope was fading, a local farmer appeared with his tractor.Da: "Har I brug for hjælp?"En: "Do you need help?"Da: spurgte han venligt.En: he asked kindly.Da: Emil tøvede.En: Emil hesitated.Da: Kunne de stole på denne fremmede?En: Could they trust this stranger?Da: Efter kort overvejelse nikkede Emil taknemmeligt.En: After a brief consideration, Emil nodded gratefully.Da: Landmanden kiggede kort på motoren og uddelte et par nyttige råd.En: The farmer took a quick look at the engine and offered a few helpful tips.Da: Med hans hjælp lykkedes det dem at få bilen i gang igen.En: With his assistance, they managed to get the car running again.Da: De takkede ham varmt, og han vinkede farvel, mens han kørte videre.En: They thanked him warmly, and he waved goodbye as he drove on.Da: Da de alle sad i bilen igen, føltes turen anderledes.En: As they all sat back in the car, the journey felt different.Da: Luften var fyldt med latter og lettelse.En: The air was filled with laughter and relief.Da: Emil smilede stille.En: Emil smiled quietly.Da: Han havde indset, at lederskab nogle gange betyder at vide, hvornår man skal bede om hjælp.En: He realized that leadership sometimes means knowing when to ask for help.Da: Gruppens venskab var stærkere, og det ægte eventyr, som de havde ønsket sig, lå foran dem.En: The group's friendship was stronger, and the true adventure they had wished for lay ahead.Da: De fortsatte deres rejse gennem det smukke Jylland, og denne gang var Emil sikker på, at de kunne klare hvad som helst sammen.En: They continued their journey through the beautiful Jylland, and this time Emil was sure they could handle anything together. Vocabulary Words:landscape: landskabrolling: bølgendenarrow: smallewildflowers: vilde blomstermajestic: majestætiskegazing: kiggedecapture: fangepractical: praktiskwaste: spildtestrange: mærkeligsmoke: røgengine: motorconcern: bekymretdefeated: opgivendelump: klumpconvinced: overbevisendeencourage: opmuntredelve: undersøgewrenches: skruenøgleroptimism: optimismewane: falmefading: svandtfarmer: landmandtractor: traktortrust: stole pågratefully: taknemmeligtassistance: hjælprelief: lettelseleadership: lederskabadventure: eventyr

Fluent Fiction - French: Lavender Fields & Life Lessons: A Provençal Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-07-14-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Le soleil se levait doucement sur les champs de lavande de Provence.En: The sun was rising gently over the lavender fields of Provence.Fr: Les rayons dorés dansaient sur les fleurs violettes, créant un spectacle magnifique.En: The golden rays danced on the purple flowers, creating a magnificent spectacle.Fr: C'était le début du voyage que Luc, Élise et Julien attendaient avec impatience.En: It was the beginning of the journey that Luc, Élise, and Julien had been eagerly awaiting.Fr: Luc était enthousiaste.En: Luc was enthusiastic.Fr: Il voulait que ce voyage soit mémorable.En: He wanted this trip to be memorable.Fr: Élise, toujours prévoyante, avait préparé tout le nécessaire : une trousse de secours, des en-cas sains, et une liste d'activités.En: Élise, always prepared, had packed all the essentials: a first aid kit, healthy snacks, and a list of activities.Fr: Julien, lui, était détendu, prêt à profiter des petites joies du voyage.En: Julien, for his part, was relaxed, ready to enjoy the small joys of the trip.Fr: Le trio s'arrêta dans un village pittoresque pour le marché local.En: The trio stopped in a picturesque village for the local market.Fr: Les rues étaient animées et pleines de couleurs.En: The streets were lively and full of colors.Fr: Les festivités du quatorze juillet approchaient, et l'excitation était palpable.En: The quatorze juillet festivities were approaching, and the excitement was palpable.Fr: Luc se délectait d'un morceau de fromage frais, ignorant qu'il contenait un ingrédient inquiétant.En: Luc savored a piece of fresh cheese, unaware that it contained a concerning ingredient.Fr: Alors que le groupe reprenait la route, les paysages provençaux déroulaient leurs merveilles au fil des kilomètres.En: As the group continued on their way, the Provence landscapes unfolded their wonders mile after mile.Fr: Des collines ondulantes, des oliviers argentés et des villages baignés de lumière s'étendaient à perte de vue.En: Rolling hills, silvery olive trees, and light-bathed villages stretched as far as the eye could see.Fr: Tout semblait parfait.En: Everything seemed perfect.Fr: Mais soudain, lors d'un pique-nique pour célébrer la fête nationale, Luc commença à ressentir une gêne.En: But suddenly, during a picnic to celebrate the national holiday, Luc began to feel uncomfortable.Fr: Il ne voulait pas gâcher la journée, alors il ne dit rien au début.En: He didn't want to ruin the day, so he said nothing at first.Fr: Mais bientôt, il eut une éruption cutanée et des difficultés à respirer.En: But soon, he had a rash and difficulty breathing.Fr: Élise, terrifiée, réagit rapidement.En: Élise, terrified, reacted quickly.Fr: Elle plongea dans la trousse de secours, cherchant un antihistaminique.En: She dug into the first aid kit, looking for an antihistamine.Fr: Julien gardait son calme, rassurant Luc.En: Julien remained calm, reassuring Luc.Fr: "Ne t'inquiète pas, tout ira bien", disait-il avec confiance.En: "Don't worry, everything will be fine," he said confidently.Fr: Élise appliqua ses connaissances pour apaiser Luc, l'encourageant à respirer lentement et profondément.En: Élise used her knowledge to soothe Luc, encouraging him to breathe slowly and deeply.Fr: Finalement, une ambulance arriva.En: Finally, an ambulance arrived.Fr: Les secours prirent Luc en charge.En: The paramedics took charge of Luc.Fr: Sa réaction allergique était sévère, mais il était hors de danger grâce à la vigilance d'Élise et la présence d'esprit de Julien.En: His allergic reaction was severe, but he was safe thanks to Élise's vigilance and Julien's presence of mind.Fr: Après cet incident, Luc comprit l'importance de communiquer honnêtement.En: After this incident, Luc understood the importance of honest communication.Fr: Il s'excusa auprès de ses amis pour avoir caché son allergie.En: He apologized to his friends for hiding his allergy.Fr: "Je ne voulais pas inquiéter tout le monde," expliqua-t-il.En: "I didn't want to worry everyone," he explained.Fr: Élise le prit dans ses bras.En: Élise hugged him.Fr: "Ce voyage devait être inoubliable, et il l'est vraiment," dit-elle avec un sourire.En: "This trip was supposed to be unforgettable, and it truly is," she said with a smile.Fr: Le reste du voyage se déroula sans encombre.En: The rest of the trip went smoothly.Fr: Le lien entre eux s'était renforcé.En: The bond between them had strengthened.Fr: Luc avait appris à apprécier l'authenticité et la vulnérabilité.En: Luc had learned to appreciate authenticity and vulnerability.Fr: Leur aventure en Provence ne serait jamais oubliée, non pour les festivités, mais pour l'amitié sincère qui venait de naître au milieu des champs de lavande.En: Their adventure in Provence would never be forgotten, not because of the festivities, but for the genuine friendship that had blossomed in the middle of the lavender fields. Vocabulary Words:the spectacle: le spectaclethe journey: le voyagethe essentials: le nécessairethe first aid kit: la trousse de secoursthe snacks: les en-caspicturesque: pittoresquethe landscape: le paysagethe rolling hills: les collines ondulantesthe olive trees: les oliviersthe village: le villagethe national holiday: la fête nationalethe rash: l'éruption cutanéethe allergy: l'allergiethe antihistamine: l'antihistaminiquethe ambulance: l'ambulancethe paramedics: les secoursthe incident: l'incidentthe authenticity: l'authenticitéthe vulnerability: la vulnérabilitéthe excitement: l'excitationto savor: se délecterunforgettable: inoubliableconcern: l'inquiétudethe bond: le lienthe adventure: l'aventureto blossom: éclorethe knowledge: les connaissancesthe vigilance: la vigilanceto reassure: rassurerto appreciate: apprécier

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: A Journey Through Zlatibor: Friendships Forged in Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-07-14-22-34-01-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Златиборско сунце сијало је јарко, а три пријатеља — Вук, Јована и Милан — кретали су се у свом старом аутомобилу кроз срце планина.En: The Zlatibor sun shone brightly as three friends—Vuk, Jovana, and Milan—traveled in their old car through the heart of the mountains.Sr: Уживали су у удобности једноставног дружења, ветру у коси и мирису природе који их је окруживао.En: They enjoyed the comfort of simple companionship, the wind in their hair, and the scent of nature surrounding them.Sr: Вук, обично тих, проматрао је пејзаж који се протезао испред њих.En: Vuk, usually quiet, observed the landscape stretching ahead of them.Sr: Унутрашњост му је била немирна због мисли о будућности, али је жудео за тренуцима као што је овај, када су њих троје били само у тренутку.En: Inside, he was restless with thoughts about the future, but he longed for moments like this when the three of them were just in the moment.Sr: Јована је причала о обичајима овог краја, покушавајући да заборави своје сопствене сумње.En: Jovana talked about the customs of this region, trying to forget her own doubts.Sr: Милан, седио уз њу, покушавао је да одмери своје одлуке о будућој каријери, између осталог и као посредник између Вука и Јоване.En: Milan, sitting next to her, tried to weigh his decisions about his future career, serving as a mediator between Vuk and Jovana.Sr: "Погледај! Тржница!" узвикну Јована, показујући весело према подножју једне долине.En: "Look! A market!" exclaimed Jovana, cheerfully pointing to the foot of a valley.Sr: Вуково лице се разведри.En: Vuk's face brightened.Sr: "Хајдемо купити нешто за појести," предложи Милан, и сви су се сложили.En: "Let's buy something to eat," suggested Milan, and everyone agreed.Sr: Чим су изашли из аутомобила, мирис свеже печених пецива, ароматичних зачинских биљака и зрелог воћа испунио је ваздух.En: As soon as they got out of the car, the smell of freshly baked pastries, aromatic herbs, and ripe fruit filled the air.Sr: Штандови су били испуњени живописним производима, и тржница је врвела локалним животом.En: The stalls were filled with colorful goods, and the market buzzed with local life.Sr: Смејање, разговори и шуштање корака читавали су симфонију летње атмосфере.En: Laughter, conversations, and the rustle of footsteps composed a symphony of summer atmosphere.Sr: Док су шетали, Јована и Милан почели су да расправљају.En: While they walked, Jovana and Milan started to argue.Sr: Јована је хтела да проба нову храну, ризикујући са непознатим укусима, док је Милан веровао да треба играти на сигурно и држати се проверених јела.En: Jovana wanted to try new food, risking unfamiliar tastes, while Milan believed they should play it safe and stick to tried dishes.Sr: Њихова разлика у ставовима рефлектовала је дубље дилеме у њиховим животима, што је враћало Вука његовим личним страховањима.En: Their difference in viewpoints reflected deeper dilemmas in their lives, bringing back Vuk's personal fears.Sr: "Али ако не ризикујемо сада, када ћемо?" инсистирала је Јована.En: "But if we don't take risks now, when will we?" insisted Jovana.Sr: Милан је уздахнуо.En: Milan sighed.Sr: "Не знам. Можда нам не треба свака авантура следити."En: "I don't know. Maybe not every adventure needs to be followed."Sr: Вук отвори уста, решен да помогне у расправи.En: Vuk opened his mouth, determined to help in the argument.Sr: "Уживајмо у дану без оптерећења.En: "Let's enjoy the day without burdens.Sr: Живот може бити непредвидив, али данас смо ту да створимо успомене."En: Life can be unpredictable, but today we're here to create memories."Sr: Док су разговарали, Милан је изненада залетео на мали рафрени производ и разбио стаклену фигурицу.En: As they talked, Milan suddenly bumped into a small display and broke a glass figurine.Sr: Тишина прекиде свађу.En: Silence interrupted the argument.Sr: Милан се сагну, звучећи посрамљено.En: Milan stooped, sounding embarrassed.Sr: "Извините. Нисам мислио..."En: "Sorry. I didn't mean to..."Sr: "Није важно," рече Вук тихо.En: "It doesn't matter," Vuk said quietly.Sr: "Свима се дешавају несреће.En: "Accidents happen to everyone.Sr: Ваљда се и наши страхови могу срушити, као ова фигурина, и оставити нас спремним да кренемо даље."En: Maybe our fears can also shatter, like this figurine, leaving us ready to move on."Sr: Сузе у Јованиним очима сведочиле су о сходности у којој се нашли.En: Tears in Jovana's eyes signaled the unity they found.Sr: Наставили су да се крећу кроз тржницу са лакшим срцима, одлучни да помажу једни другима у тешким тренуцима.En: They continued to move through the market with lighter hearts, determined to help each other in tough times.Sr: Док су напуштали тржницу, Вук је осећао олакшање.En: As they left the market, Vuk felt relieved.Sr: Његови страхови више нису били тако тешки.En: His fears were no longer as heavy.Sr: Пријатељи су били његов ослонац.En: His friends were his support.Sr: Док су возили кроз живописне планине, будућност се чинила мало мање застрашујућом.En: As they drove through the picturesque mountains, the future seemed a little less daunting. Vocabulary Words:observed: поматраоlandscape: пејзажrestless: немирнаcustoms: обичајиmediator: посредникvalley: долинеstalls: штандовиaromatic: ароматичнихbuzzed: врвелаsymphony: симфонијуatmosphere: атмосфереunfamiliar: непознатимtastes: укусимаviewpoints: ставовимаdilemmas: дилемеadventure: авантураbumped: залетеоdisplay: рафрениfigurine: фигурицуembarrassed: посрамљеноaccidents: несрећеsympathy: сходностиdetermined: одлучниcompanionship: дружењаdaunting: застрашујућомrelieved: олакшањеsupport: ослонацpicturesque: живописне

Fluent Fiction - Korean: New Bonds in a Hanok Village: A Summer of Tradition & Growth Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-07-13-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 전주 한옥 마을은 여름 햇살 아래 반짝이고 있었습니다.En: Jeonju Hanok Maeul, was sparkling under the summer sun.Ko: 소박한 한옥 집들이 줄지어 있어, 마을은 그 자체로 전통의 향기를 품고 있었습니다.En: Lined with humble hanok houses, the village itself exuded the scent of tradition.Ko: 이것은 수진과 민호가 여름학교에 참석하기 위해 찾은 곳입니다.En: This was the place that Sujin and Minho visited to attend summer school.Ko: 그들은 현지 문화센터의 강의를 듣고 있었습니다.En: They were attending a lecture at a local cultural center.Ko: 수진은 조용하고 내성적인 성격이었습니다.En: Sujin was quiet and introverted.Ko: 그녀는 역사에 관심이 많아 전통 문화를 더 알고 싶어 했습니다.En: She had a deep interest in history and wanted to learn more about traditional culture.Ko: 하지만 다른 사람들과 연결되기가 어려웠습니다.En: However, she found it difficult to connect with others.Ko: 반면 민호는 활발하고 카리스마가 넘쳤습니다.En: On the other hand, Minho was lively and charismatic.Ko: 그는 전통 예술을 좋아하지만 친구들의 눈치를 보곤 했습니다.En: He liked traditional arts but often worried about what his friends thought.Ko: 첫날 수업에서는 수진과 민호가 파트너가 되었습니다.En: On the first day of class, Sujin and Minho became partners.Ko: 수진은 처음엔 걱정됐습니다. 하지만 민호는 수진을 보며 미소를 지었습니다.En: Sujin was worried at first, but Minho smiled at her.Ko: "함께 할 수 있을 거야," 그는 자신감 있게 말했습니다.En: "We can do it together," he said confidently.Ko: 그들은 전통 부채춤을 주제로 정했습니다.En: They chose the traditional fan dance as their theme.Ko: 하루가 지날수록 수진은 조금씩 자신감을 얻었습니다.En: As the days passed, Sujin gradually gained confidence.Ko: 민호의 격려 덕분에 그녀는 활발하게 의견을 나누었습니다.En: Thanks to Minho's encouragement, she actively shared her opinions.Ko: 민호는 친구들이 어떻게 생각할지 걱정했지만 솔직하게 자신의 생각을 표현했습니다.En: Minho, despite worrying about what his friends might think, expressed his thoughts honestly.Ko: "난 전통 춤이 좋아," 민호는 수진에게 털어놓았습니다.En: "I really like traditional dance," Minho confided to Sujin.Ko: 시간이 흘러 발표 날이 다가왔습니다.En: As time passed, the presentation day approached.Ko: 둘은 무대 위에서 전통 부채춤을 선보였습니다.En: They performed the traditional fan dance on stage.Ko: 그 순간, 수진은 마음속의 두려움을 떨쳐버렸습니다. 민호 역시 마음이 놓였습니다.En: In that moment, Sujin shed her inner fears, and Minho felt at ease.Ko: 무대를 끝낸 후, 관중들의 큰 박수 소리가 들렸습니다.En: After they finished, the sound of the audience's applause filled the air.Ko: 발표가 끝난 후 수진은 새로운 친구들도 생기고 더 많은 활동에 참여할 용기를 얻었습니다.En: After the presentation, Sujin made new friends and gained the courage to participate in more activities.Ko: 민호는 자기 자신에게 솔직한 것이 얼마나 중요한지 깨달았습니다.En: Minho realized how important it was to be honest with himself.Ko: 그 둘은 함께 웃으며 한옥 마을 거리를 걸었습니다.En: The two walked and laughed together through the streets of the hanok village.Ko: 뜨거운 여름이 끝나고 있었지만, 두 사람의 마음속엔 새로운 계절이 시작되었음을 느꼈습니다.En: The hot summer was ending, but they both felt that a new season was beginning in their hearts.Ko: 이제 두 사람은 더 이상 혼자가 아니었습니다.En: They were no longer alone. Vocabulary Words:sparkling: 반짝이고exuded: 품고introverted: 내성적인charismatic: 카리스마가 넘쳤습니다connect: 연결되기lecture: 강의partners: 파트너confidently: 자신감 있게encouragement: 격려honestly: 솔직하게expressed: 표현했습니다presentation: 발표performed: 선보였습니다shed: 떨쳐버렸습니다at ease: 마음이 놓였습니다applause: 박수courage: 용기actively: 활발하게theme: 주제opinions: 의견을fan dance: 부채춤gradually: 조금씩audience: 관중들streets: 거리season: 계절tradition: 전통cultural: 문화worried: 걱정expressed confided: 털어놓았습니다introverted: 내성적인

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Secrets and Fireworks: Unveiling Truth at Gyeongbokgung Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-07-08-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 여름의 따스한 바람이 경복궁 궁궐을 스치고 있었다.En: The warm summer breeze gently brushed past Gyeongbokgung Palace.Ko: 궁궐은 형형색색의 등불과 전통 음악, 그리고 길에서 나는 맛있는 한국 음식 냄새로 가득했다.En: The palace was filled with colorful lanterns, traditional music, and the delicious smell of Korean food wafting from the streets.Ko: 여름 축제가 한창인 그곳은 마치 꿈결 같았다.En: It was like a dream, with the summer festival in full swing.Ko: 진우는 긴장한 얼굴로 이곳저곳 둘러보았다.En: Jinwoo glanced here and there with a nervous look.Ko: 그의 친구, 민지가 점점 자신에게 다가오고 있었다.En: His friend, Minji, was gradually approaching him.Ko: 민지는 태양에 대해 무언가 모르는 것이 있다는 직감을 가지고 있었다.En: Minji had a feeling that there was something unknown about Taeyang.Ko: 진우는 걱정스러웠다.En: Jinwoo was worried.Ko: “민지야! 여기 좀 봐. 불꽃놀이 시작할 거야!” 진우는 민지의 관심을 돌리려 했다.En: “Minji, look over here! The fireworks are about to start!” Jinwoo tried to divert Minji's attention.Ko: 민지는 잠시 하늘을 올려다봤지만 곧 진우를 다시 바라보았다.En: Minji glanced up at the sky for a moment but soon looked back at Jinwoo.Ko: “진우, 솔직히 말해줘. 너 뭔가 숨기고 있지?” 민지는 물었다.En: “Jinwoo, be honest. Are you hiding something?” Minji asked.Ko: 진우는 어느새 옷깃 잡는 손에 힘이 들어갔다.En: Suddenly, Jinwoo felt a tension grip his collar.Ko: “아냐. 그런 거 없어. 그냥 축제를 즐기자.”En: “No, there's nothing like that. Let's just enjoy the festival.”Ko: “태양에 대해 뭔가 있지? 그 말이 맞지?” 민지는 확고했다.En: “Is there something about Taeyang? Is that it?” Minji was determined.Ko: 그녀의 눈동자는 진실을 갈망하고 있었다.En: Her eyes were longing for the truth.Ko: 그 순간, 하늘에는 불꽃이 터지며 화려한 빛을 뿜어냈다.En: At that moment, the sky exploded with fireworks, emitting brilliant light.Ko: 하지만 진우의 마음은 불안으로 어두워졌다.En: But in Jinwoo's heart, unease cast a shadow.Ko: “알겠어... 말해야겠어.” 진우는 어쩔 수 없었다.En: “Alright... I have to tell you.” Jinwoo couldn't avoid it.Ko: 친구의 우정이 걸린 문제였다.En: It was a matter of friendship.Ko: “사실은, 태양은 과거에 힘든 시간을 보냈어.En: “The truth is, Taeyang went through some tough times in the past.Ko: 그걸 숨기고 싶어 했어.”En: He wanted to keep it a secret.”Ko: 민지는 그 말을 듣고 잠시 아무 말 없이 있었다. 하지만 그녀의 눈에는 이해의 빛이 서린 듯했다.En: Minji was silent for a moment but her eyes seemed to show understanding.Ko: “그래도 우리 친구잖아. 함께라면 이겨낼 수 있어.” 민지가 미소를 지으며 말했다.En: “We're still friends, right? We can overcome this together.” Minji said with a smile.Ko: 진우는 그 순간 느꼈다. 진실이 때론 아플 수 있어도, 진정한 우정은 모두를 더 강하게 할 수 있다는 걸.En: In that moment, Jinwoo realized that although the truth can sometimes be painful, true friendship can make everyone stronger.Ko: 태양도 금세 다가와 미안하다고 말했다.En: Soon, Taeyang came over and apologized.Ko: “우리가 꿈속에 있었던 건 좋았지만, 진짜로 함께할 땐 더 좋아.” 진우는 말했다.En: “It was nice being in a dream, but being together for real is even better.” Jinwoo said.Ko: 그저 아름다운 불꽃처럼, 셋의 우정은 어느새 더 찬란히 빛나고 있었다.En: Just like the beautiful fireworks, the friendship among the three of them shone even more brightly.Ko: 경복궁의 넓은 마당, 그곳은 이제 그들의 새로운 추억으로 채워졌다.En: Gyeongbokgung's wide courtyard was now filled with new memories for them.Ko: 진우는 비로소 안도의 숨을 내쉬며 진정한 우정의 의미를 깨달았다.En: With a sigh of relief, Jinwoo finally understood the true meaning of friendship. Vocabulary Words:breeze: 바람lantern: 등불wafting: 떠다니다glanced: 둘러보았다nervous: 긴장한gradually: 점점approaching: 다가오고divert: 돌리려collar: 옷깃determined: 확고했다longing: 갈망하고exploded: 터지며brilliant: 화려한unease: 불안shine: 찬란히 빛나고courtyard: 마당memories: 추억relief: 안도secret: 비밀truth: 진실tough times: 힘든 시간apologize: 미안하다고realize: 깨달았다fireworks: 불꽃놀이gently: 부드럽게wafting: 떠다니다tension: 긴장collar: 옷깃matter: 문제understanding: 이해

Fluent Fiction - Korean: A Summer Night's Transformation at Busan's Haeundae Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-07-05-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 해운대 해변은 여름밤이면 활기로 가득 찼다.En: Haeundae 해변 is filled with vitality on summer nights.Ko: 쏟아지는 별빛 아래서 사람들은 시장의 소리에 귀를 기울였다.En: Beneath the pouring starlight, people listened intently to the sounds of the market.Ko: 신나는 음악, 상인들의 활기찬 목소리, 그리고 바다의 파도 소리가 하나로 어우러졌다.En: Exciting music, the lively voices of vendors, and the sound of the ocean waves blended into one.Ko: 이런 밤에 진우는 좀처럼 발걸음을 옮기기 힘들었다.En: On such nights, Jinwoo found it difficult to take a step.Ko: 그는 오랜 해외 생활을 마치고 부산으로 돌아왔지만, 여전히 낯설게 느껴졌다.En: Although he had returned to Busan after a long time living abroad, it still felt unfamiliar to him.Ko: 친구 민호는 진우에게 말했다. “오늘 밤 시장에 가자.En: His friend Minho said to Jinwoo, “Let's go to the market tonight.Ko: 너를 소개할 사람이 있어.”En: There's someone I want you to meet.”Ko: 진우는 잠시 망설였다. 새로운 사람을 만나는 것이 어려웠기 때문이다.En: Jinwoo hesitated for a moment because meeting new people was challenging for him.Ko: 그래도 그는 민호의 제안에 따르기로 했다.En: Still, he decided to go along with Minho's suggestion.Ko: 그래서 함께 해운대 해변으로 향했다.En: So they headed to Haeundae beach together.Ko: 해변에는 사람들이 가득했지만, 진우는 그들의 속삭임에서 자신과는 다른 세상을 느꼈다.En: The beach was crowded with people, but Jinwoo felt like he was in a different world from their whispers.Ko: 그러나 민호와 함께 걸으면서 그는 점차 긴장을 풀었다.En: However, as he walked with Minho, he gradually began to relax.Ko: 강렬한 조명 아래 보이는 누군가가 다가왔다.En: Under the bright lights, someone approached.Ko: 바로 은지였다.En: It was Eunji.Ko: 은지는 현지 미술관에서 일하며 영감을 찾고 있었다.En: Eunji was working at a local art gallery, seeking inspiration.Ko: 활발하고 친절한 그녀의 미소는 진우의 마음을 순간 녹였다.En: Her lively and kind smile melted Jinwoo's heart instantly.Ko: 은지가 말했다. “안녕, 민호가 너에 대해 많이 말했어.”En: Eunji said, "Hi, Minho told me a lot about you."Ko: 진우는 고개를 끄덕이며 대답했다. “반가워요.En: Jinwoo nodded and replied, "Nice to meet you.Ko: 이렇게 시끌벅적한 곳에서…”En: In such a bustling place..."Ko: 그 순간, 근처에 있던 미술 갤러리 부스가 눈에 들어왔다.En: At that moment, a nearby art gallery booth caught his eye.Ko: 그곳에는 지역 예술가들의 작품들이 전시되어 있었다.En: It displayed works by local artists.Ko: 진우는 가만히 그 작품들을 바라보았다.En: Jinwoo quietly gazed at the artworks.Ko: 은지는 진우 옆에 서서 말했다, “여기는 어때?En: Eunji stood next to him and said, “How is it here?Ko: 내가 일하는 곳이야.”En: This is where I work.”Ko: 진우는 작품의 색감과 감정이 놀랍다고 느꼈다.En: Jinwoo felt amazed by the colors and emotions of the artworks.Ko: 그때 진우의 마음 속 무엇인가가 변했다.En: At that moment, something inside Jinwoo changed.Ko: 은지와 작품에 대해 이야기하면서 그는 점차 부산의 문화와 사람들에 대한 새로운 시각을 얻었다.En: As he talked with Eunji about the works, he gradually gained a new perspective on the culture and people of Busan.Ko: 그날 밤 해변을 걸으며 진우는 생각했다. 이제 부산은 단순히 과거의 기억이 아닌, 새로운 가능성의 도시로 보였다.En: Walking along the beach that night, Jinwoo thought about how Busan no longer felt like just a memory of the past but appeared as a city full of new possibilities.Ko: 친구들과의 인연이 무엇보다 소중하게 다가왔다.En: The ties with his friends felt more precious than anything.Ko: 진우는 마음의 벽을 허물고, 사람들과 더 많은 이야기를 나누고 싶다는 열망이 생겼다.En: Jinwoo felt a desire to break down the walls in his heart and share more stories with people.Ko: 해운대의 여름밤은 이렇듯 진우에게 새로운 시작을 안겨주었다.En: The summer night at Haeundae had given Jinwoo a new beginning like this. Vocabulary Words:vitality: 활기intently: 귀를 기울였다vendors: 상인들unfamiliar: 낯설게hesitated: 망설였다crowded: 가득whispers: 속삭임gradually: 점차relax: 긴장을 풀었다bright: 강렬한approached: 다가왔다inspiration: 영감lively: 활발한bustling: 시끌벅적한gallery: 미술관artworks: 작품들gazed: 바라보았다amazed: 놀랍다고perspective: 시각possibilities: 가능성ties: 인연precious: 소중하게desire: 열망walls: 벽share: 나누고pouring: 쏟아지는blended: 어우러졌다take a step: 발걸음을 옮기기living abroad: 해외 생활local: 현지

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Eindhoven Adventures: Unveiling Friendship Amidst Summer Sales Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-07-04-22-34-00-nl Story Transcript:Nl: In Eindhoven, in de levendige wijk Strijp-S, schijnt de zomerzon fel.En: In Eindhoven, in the lively neighborhood of Strijp-S, the summer sun shines brightly.Nl: Het is een perfecte dag voor de zomeruitverkoop.En: It's a perfect day for the summer sale.Nl: De industriële gebouwen zijn omgetoverd tot moderne winkels en hippe cafés.En: The industrial buildings have been transformed into modern shops and trendy cafes.Nl: De lucht is gevuld met de geur van straateten en het geluid van vrolijk geklets.En: The air is filled with the smell of street food and the sound of cheerful chatter.Nl: Joris, Anke en Sanne lopen samen over het terrein.En: Joris, Anke, and Sanne walk together across the area.Nl: Joris, vol enthousiasme, vertelt over de nieuwste technologie.En: Joris, full of enthusiasm, talks about the latest technology.Nl: "Ik hoorde dat er een geweldige gadgetwinkel opent hier," zegt hij met een glinstering in zijn ogen.En: "I heard there's an amazing gadget store opening here," he says with a sparkle in his eyes.Nl: Anke, met haar liefde voor mode, is meer geïnteresseerd in de kledingwinkels.En: Anke, with her love for fashion, is more interested in the clothing stores.Nl: "Ik kan niet wachten om de laatste zomerjurken te zien," zegt ze terwijl ze glimlachend om zich heen kijkt.En: "I can't wait to see the latest summer dresses," she says as she looks around with a smile.Nl: Sanne, altijd te vinden voor avontuur, straalt simpelweg omdat ze hier is.En: Sanne, always up for an adventure, simply beams because she's here.Nl: "Laten we alles ontdekken," roept ze.En: "Let's discover everything," she exclaims.Nl: Maar er is een probleem.En: But there is a problem.Nl: Joris heeft niet genoeg geld voor zowel het coole gadget als de spullen die hij denkt dat hij moet kopen om indruk te maken op zijn vrienden.En: Joris doesn't have enough money for both the cool gadget and the things he thinks he needs to buy to impress his friends.Nl: Hij moet kiezen.En: He has to choose.Nl: De vriendengroep splitst zich op, Anke richt zich op kledingzaken terwijl Sanne op zoek gaat naar nieuwe ervaringen.En: The group of friends splits up, Anke focuses on clothing shops while Sanne goes in search of new experiences.Nl: Joris blijft alleen achter, gepijnigd door zijn keuze.En: Joris is left alone, tormented by his choice.Nl: Hij slentert door de technologische hoek van de wijk en stopt bij een etalage.En: He strolls through the technological section of the neighborhood and stops at a window display.Nl: Daar bevindt zich de gadgetwinkel waar hij zo veel over gehoord heeft.En: There sits the gadget store he has heard so much about.Nl: Binnen gebeurt er iets magisch.En: Inside, something magical is happening.Nl: Een geavanceerde gadget, net binnengekomen, ligt daar tegen een aantrekkelijke prijs die Joris kan betalen.En: A cutting-edge gadget, just arrived, is available at an attractive price that Joris can afford.Nl: Het is iets nieuws, iets speciaals.En: It's something new, something special.Nl: "Dit is het," denkt Joris, terwijl zijn ogen glinsteren van opwinding.En: "This is it," Joris thinks, his eyes sparkling with excitement.Nl: Hij besluit het te kopen, wetende dat dit hem gelukkig maakt, onafhankelijk van wat anderen denken.En: He decides to buy it, knowing it will make him happy, regardless of what others think.Nl: Met de gadget in zijn tas vindt Joris zijn vrienden terug bij een foodmarkt.En: With the gadget in his bag, Joris finds his friends back at a food market.Nl: Hij laat de gadget aan Anke en Sanne zien.En: He shows the gadget to Anke and Sanne.Nl: Ze zijn verbaasd en onder de indruk.En: They are surprised and impressed.Nl: Samen proeven ze lekkernijen van de markt, lachend en genietend van elkaars gezelschap.En: Together, they sample delicacies from the market, laughing and enjoying each other's company.Nl: Joris realiseert zich dat ware vriendschap niet draait om dingen, maar om momenten delen.En: Joris realizes that true friendship is not about things, but about sharing moments.Nl: Hij voelt een warme gloed van tevredenheid en begrijpt dat authenticiteit meer waard is dan enige materiële indruk.En: He feels a warm glow of satisfaction and understands that authenticity is worth more than any material impression.Nl: Onder de Eindhoven-se zon sluiten ze de dag af met een heerlijke maaltijd en de zekerheid dat hun vriendschap sterker is dan ooit.En: Under the Eindhoven sun, they end the day with a delicious meal and the certainty that their friendship is stronger than ever. Vocabulary Words:lively: levendigetransformed: omgetoverdchatter: gekletsenthusiasm: enthousiasmesparkle: glinsteringadventure: avontuurtormented: gepijnigdstrolls: slenterttechnological: technologischecutting-edge: geavanceerdeattractive: aantrekkelijkedelicacies: lekkernijenauthenticity: authenticiteitsatisfaction: tevredenheidindustrial: industriëlemodern: modernetrendy: hippeimpress: indrukmoment: momentcheerful: vrolijkneighborhood: wijkexperience: ervaringenproblem: probleemsplit: splitstsection: hoekhappening: gebeurtafford: betalenpurchases: spullenregardless: onafhankelijkcertainty: zekerheid

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Finding Harmony: Tradition Meets Modernity in Seoul's Heart Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-07-01-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 여름의 따뜻한 햇살이 서울 남산골 한옥마을을 비추고 있습니다.En: The warm summer sunshine is shining on Seoul Namsangol Hanok Village.Ko: 전통 한옥들이 늘어선 이곳에는 시장의 향기가 가득합니다.En: This place, where traditional hanok houses are lined up, is filled with the scent of the market.Ko: 허브와 차의 향기, 다채로운 수공예품, 그리고 웃음소리가 바람에 실려옵니다.En: The fragrance of herbs and tea, colorful handicrafts, and laughter float in the air.Ko: Jisoo와 Taemin은 이곳을 걸으며 친구의 결혼식을 위한 전통적인 선물을 찾고 있습니다.En: Jisoo and Taemin are walking through this place, searching for a traditional gift for their friend's wedding.Ko: Jisoo는 세밀하게 모든 것을 살피는 성격이자, 전통과 역사를 사랑합니다.En: Jisoo has a meticulous personality and loves tradition and history.Ko: 그는 친구에게 완벽한 전통 선물을 찾고 싶습니다.En: He wants to find the perfect traditional gift for his friend.Ko: 반면에 Taemin은 무엇이든 새로운 것을 즐기는 성격입니다.En: On the other hand, Taemin enjoys anything new.Ko: 그는 현대적인 것에 더 관심이 많습니다.En: He is more interested in modern things.Ko: “Jisoo야, 이거 봐! 현대적인 디자인이야,” Taemin이 활기차게 말했습니다. 현대적인 액세서리를 가리켰습니다.En: "Jisooya, look at this! It's a modern design," Taemin said excitedly, pointing to a modern accessory.Ko: “멋지긴 한데,” Jisoo는 천천히 고개를 저었습니다. “나는 우리 전통을 더 중요하게 생각해.”En: "It's nice, but," Jisoo slowly shook his head. "I think our tradition is more important."Ko: Taemin은 한숨을 쉬었습니다. 그는 Jisoo가 너무 예민하다고 생각했습니다.En: Taemin sighed. He thought Jisoo was being too sensitive.Ko: “전통도 중요하지만, 요즘 스타일도 의미가 있잖아.”En: "Tradition is important, but today's style has meaning too."Ko: 둘 사이에 작은 말다툼이 이어졌습니다.En: A small argument ensued between them.Ko: Jisoo는 조금 답답해졌습니다.En: Jisoo felt a bit frustrated.Ko: Taemin도 마찬가지였습니다.En: Taemin felt the same.Ko: 하지만 그들은 서로를 이해하기로 결심했습니다.En: But they decided to understand each other.Ko: 그러던 중, 한 장인이 수공예품 가게에서 전통과 현대가 조화를 이루는 아름다운 작품을 만드는 모습을 발견했습니다.En: Just then, they discovered an artisan at a handicraft shop creating a beautiful piece that harmonizes tradition and modernity.Ko: 장인은 전통적인 소재를 사용하여 현대적인 디자인을 만들고 있었습니다.En: The artisan was using traditional materials to make a modern design.Ko: “와, 이건 대단해!” Jisoo가 감탄했습니다. “전통과 현대가 함께 어우러져 있어.”En: "Wow, this is amazing!" Jisoo admired. "It blends tradition and modern together."Ko: Taemin도 미소를 지었습니다. “그래, 이건 정말로 완벽해.”En: Taemin also smiled. "Yeah, this is truly perfect."Ko: 그들은 드디어 서로의 생각을 이해했습니다.En: They finally understood each other's thoughts.Ko: Jisoo는 현대적인 해석이 전통을 더욱 빛나게 할 수 있음을 배웠고, Taemin은 전통의 중요한 가치를 깨달았습니다.En: Jisoo learned that a modern interpretation can make tradition shine even more, and Taemin realized the important value of tradition.Ko: 결국, Jisoo와 Taemin은 그들의 친구에게 이 특별한 작품을 선물하기로 결정했습니다.En: In the end, Jisoo and Taemin decided to give this special piece to their friend as a gift.Ko: 두 사람은 이 특별한 하루가 더욱 특별해질 것임을 알고 있었습니다.En: They knew that this special day would become even more special.Ko: 친구의 웃음을 상상하며 둘은 만족스럽게 남산골 한옥마을을 떠났습니다.En: Imagining their friend's smile, the two left Namsangol Hanok Village contentedly.Ko: 둘의 우정은 더욱 깊어졌고, 결혼식 날을 기대하게 되었습니다.En: Their friendship deepened, and they looked forward to the wedding day.Ko: 두 사람이 찾은 선물은 전통과 현대를 조화롭게 담아냈고, 그것은 곧 그들의 우정을 상징하는 것이었습니다.En: The gift they found harmoniously contained tradition and modernity, and soon, it symbolized their friendship. Vocabulary Words:sunshine: 햇살fragrance: 향기handicraft: 수공예품meticulous: 세밀한accessory: 액세서리sensitive: 예민한argument: 말다툼ensue: 이어지다artisan: 장인harmonize: 조화를 이루다interpretation: 해석modernity: 현대perfect: 완벽한value: 가치discover: 발견하다contentedly: 만족스럽게deepened: 깊어지다symbolize: 상징하다contain: 담다lined up: 늘어선searching: 찾고modern: 현대적인float: 실려오다excitedly: 활기차게interpret: 해석하다eventually: 결국frustrated: 답답해진imagining: 상상하며tradition: 전통wedding: 결혼식

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Epiphanies at Montserrat: A Journey of Faith and Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-06-27-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Enmig de les muntanyes retallades de Montserrat, amb les boires ballant als seus cims, l'antic monestir s'alçava imponent.En: Amidst the jagged mountains of Montserrat, with the mists dancing on their peaks, the ancient monastery stood imposing.Ca: Les seves parets de pedra eren testimonis de segles de peregrinacions i llegendes.En: Its stone walls were witnesses to centuries of pilgrimages and legends.Ca: Núria, una jove introspectiva, sentia una crida inexplicable cap a aquest indret sagrat, esperant trobar-hi una resposta a les seves preguntes més profundes.En: Núria, a young introspective woman, felt an inexplicable call to this sacred place, hoping to find answers to her deepest questions.Ca: Un matí d'estiu, Núria, acompanyada del seu amic Pau, va decidir emprendre un pelegrinatge fins a la Moreneta, la Verge Negra de Montserrat.En: One summer morning, Núria, accompanied by her friend Pau, decided to undertake a pilgrimage to the Moreneta, the Black Virgin of Montserrat.Ca: Pau, sempre pragmàtic i una mica escèptic, la va seguir per amistat, no per fe.En: Pau, always pragmatic and somewhat skeptical, followed her out of friendship, not faith.Ca: "De debò que creus que trobaràs res aquí dalt?" va preguntar Pau mentre pujaven, el camí costerut posant-los a prova.En: "Do you really believe you'll find anything up here?" asked Pau as they climbed, the steep path testing them.Ca: "Vull experimentar-ho jo mateixa," va respondre Núria. "No sé exactament què busco, però sento que ho trobaré aquí."En: "I want to experience it for myself," replied Núria. "I don't know exactly what I'm looking for, but I feel I'll find it here."Ca: Martí, el seu guia local, caminava davant, coneixent cada racó dels senders.En: Martí, their local guide, walked ahead, knowing every corner of the trails.Ca: La seva relació amb la Moreneta era especial, però plena de dubtes personals.En: His relationship with the Moreneta was special but filled with personal doubts.Ca: Martí havia tingut moments de desànim respecte a la seva pròpia fe, però el seu cor sempre l'havia tornat a la muntanya.En: Martí had moments of discouragement regarding his own faith, but his heart always brought him back to the mountain.Ca: Quan van arribar al monestir, el cel va començar a enfosquir-se, anunciant una tempesta inminent.En: When they arrived at the monastery, the sky began to darken, announcing an imminent storm.Ca: Les campanes del monestir sonaven, recordant las velles històries de pelegrins que havien trobat la pau entre aquelles parets seculars.En: The bells of the monastery rang, reminding of the old stories of pilgrims who had found peace within those ancient walls.Ca: Aquella nit, el vent i la pluja colpejaven les finestres, però Núria, ferma en el seu propòsit, va decidir quedar-se davant la figura de la Moreneta.En: That night, the wind and rain battered the windows, but Núria, firm in her purpose, decided to stay before the statue of the Moreneta.Ca: Les llums de les espelmes il·luminaven suaument la petita capella.En: The lights of the candles softly illuminated the small chapel.Ca: En aquell moment de calma enmig de la tempesta, Núria va sentir una pau profundament arrelada.En: In that moment of calm amid the storm, Núria felt a deeply rooted peace.Ca: Una epifania la va travessar; no necessitava resoldre tots els misteris del món, només havia de confiar en el camí que sentia al seu cor.En: An epiphany crossed her; she didn't need to solve all the mysteries of the world, she just had to trust the path she felt in her heart.Ca: Martí, observant la fe renovada de Núria, va trobar també un bri d'esperança en la seva pròpia lluita espiritual.En: Martí, observing Núria's renewed faith, also found a spark of hope in his own spiritual struggle.Ca: Pau, tot i no compartir la mateixa fe, va captar la transformació en la seva amiga i va respectar el viatge que tots dos compartien.En: Pau, despite not sharing the same faith, noticed the transformation in his friend and respected the journey they shared.Ca: Al matí següent, mentre el sol naixia entre les muntanyes, Núria va marxar de Montserrat amb un nou sentit de l'objectiu.En: The next morning, as the sun rose among the mountains, Núria left Montserrat with a new sense of purpose.Ca: Ja no estava perduda entre els dubtes, sinó que havia abraçat els misteris de la vida amb confiança.En: She was no longer lost among doubts, but had embraced the mysteries of life with confidence.Ca: Amb Pau al seu costat, i Martí en pau amb la seva pròpia fe, sabien que el viatge més gran era el que acabaven de començar, un viatge fet de creences, amistat i la bellesa del desconegut.En: With Pau by her side, and Martí at peace with his own faith, they knew that the greatest journey was the one they had just begun, a journey made of beliefs, friendship, and the beauty of the unknown.Ca: Així, el poder de Montserrat i la Moreneta va deixar la seva empremta, oferint a cadascun un nou camí per seguir.En: Thus, the power of Montserrat and the Moreneta left their mark, offering each one a new path to follow. Vocabulary Words:amidst: enmigjagged: retalladesmists: les boirespeaks: els cimsmonastery: el monestirpilgrimages: les peregrinacionsintrospective: introspectivasacred place: indret sagratanswers: les respostesundertake: emprendrepragmatic: pragmàticskeptical: escèpticsteep path: el camí costeruttrails: els sendersrelationship: la relaciódiscouragement: el desànimdarken: enfosquir-seimminent storm: tempesta inminentbells: les campanespilgrims: els pelegrinspeace: la paubattered: colpejavenepiphany: una epifaniatrust: confiarspark of hope: un bri d'esperançaspiritual struggle: la lluita espiritualtransformation: la transformacióembraced: abraçatunknown: el desconegutmark: l'empremta

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Jeju Island's Hidden Treasure: A Journey Beyond the Beach Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-06-23-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 제주도의 어느 여름날, 바다 소리가 들리는 리조트.En: One summer day in Jeju Island, at a resort where the sound of the sea could be heard.Ko: 민준, 하나, 지수는 함께 휴가를 즐기러 왔습니다.En: Minjun, Hana, and Jisoo came to enjoy a vacation together.Ko: 민준은 요즘 삶이 지루하게 느껴졌습니다.En: Lately, Minjun was feeling that life was becoming dull.Ko: 그래서 이 여행을 통해 새로운 모험을 찾고 싶었어요.En: So, he wanted to find a new adventure through this trip.Ko: 어느 날 아침, 리조트 방 안에서 민준은 낡은 엽서를 발견했습니다.En: One morning, Minjun discovered an old postcard in the resort room.Ko: 엽서에는 "바람이 전하면, 비밀은 드러날 것"이라고 적혀 있었습니다.En: On the postcard, it was written, "When the wind delivers it, the secret will be revealed."Ko: 엽서의 뒤에는 오래된 풍경 사진이었고, 어디선가 본 듯한 느낌이 들었습니다.En: On the back of the postcard was an old landscape photo, and it seemed somewhat familiar.Ko: 민준은 흥미로웠습니다.En: Minjun was intrigued.Ko: "이 메시지의 뜻은 뭘까?" 민준은 엽서를 들고 친구들에게 보여주었습니다.En: "What could this message mean?" Minjun showed the postcard to his friends.Ko: 하나는 말했습니다, "그냥 과거 누군가 남긴 거겠지. 해변으로 나가자."En: Hana said, "It must be something someone left behind a long time ago. Let's just go out to the beach."Ko: 지수는 어깨를 으쓱했습니다. "그냥 놔두자. 우린 계획한 대로 즐기자."En: Jisoo shrugged. "Let's just leave it. Let's enjoy what we planned."Ko: 하지만 민준의 생각은 달랐습니다.En: But Minjun thought differently.Ko: 엽서의 비밀을 풀고 싶었습니다.En: He wanted to unravel the postcard's secret.Ko: 그래서 그는 친구들과 헤어져 혼자 단서를 찾기 시작했습니다.En: So, he parted ways with his friends and began searching for clues on his own.Ko: 민준은 섬의 여기저기를 돌아다녔습니다.En: Minjun wandered around different parts of the island.Ko: 주변 사람들에게 엽서에 대한 것을 물어보기도 했습니다.En: He even asked local people about the postcard.Ko: 그러다 숲 속의 작은 길로 접어들게 되었는데, 그곳은 관광객들이 잘 찾지 않는 곳이었습니다.En: Then, he ventured onto a small path in the woods that tourists seldom visit.Ko: 그곳에서 민준은 오래된 돌비석을 발견했습니다.En: There, Minjun found an old stone monument.Ko: 비석에는 제주도의 전설에 대한 이야기가 새겨져 있었습니다.En: The monument was engraved with a legend about Jeju Island.Ko: 바람과 섬의 비밀에 관해 이야기하는 부분이었습니다.En: It talked about the wind and the island's secret.Ko: 전설은 섬의 숨겨진 보물에 관한 것이었고, 민준의 엽서와 연관이 있는 듯했습니다.En: The legend was about the hidden treasure of the island and seemed connected to Minjun's postcard.Ko: 그 순간 민준은 알았습니다. 이 여정이 단순한 우연이 아니라는 것을.En: In that moment, Minjun realized that this journey was not a mere coincidence.Ko: 그는 돌아와서 친구들에게 이야기를 모두 들려주었습니다.En: He returned and shared the entire story with his friends.Ko: 하나는 놀랐습니다.En: Hana was surprised.Ko: "정말 그 엽서에 그런 비밀이?"En: "Is there really such a secret in that postcard?"Ko: 지수는 웃으며 말했습니다. "정말 흥미로웠어, 민준. 우리가 몰랐던 제주도가 또 있었네."En: Jisoo laughed and said, "That was really interesting, Minjun. There's a side to Jeju Island we didn't know about."Ko: 그날 이후, 친구들은 함께 제주도를 탐험했습니다.En: From that day, the friends explored Jeju Island together.Ko: 민준은 더 이상 친구들과의 관계에서 멀어졌다고 느끼지 않았습니다.En: Minjun no longer felt distant from his friends.Ko: 오히려 그들과 함께 모험을 즐기게 되었습니다.En: Instead, he enjoyed adventures with them.Ko: 민준은 깨달았습니다. 삶의 단조로움을 깨기 위해 호기심이 중요하다는 것을. 그리고 친구들과의 연결이 더욱 소중하다는 것을.En: Minjun realized that curiosity is important to break the monotony of life, and that his connection with his friends is even more precious. Vocabulary Words:resort: 리조트vacation: 휴가dull: 지루한discovered: 발견했습니다postcard: 엽서secret: 비밀adventure: 모험revealed: 드러날landscape: 풍경intrigued: 흥미로웠습니다shrugged: 어깨를 으쓱했습니다unravel: 풀고parted ways: 헤어져clues: 단서wandered: 돌아다녔습니다venture: 접어들게seldom: 잘monument: 비석engraved: 새겨져legend: 전설treasure: 보물coincidence: 우연curiosity: 호기심monotony: 단조로움precious: 소중하다는connected: 연관이realized: 깨달았습니다explore: 탐험connection: 연결distant: 멀어졌다고

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Secrets of the Museum: A Journey Through Time and Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-06-21-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: במוזיאון לטבע, השמש הקיץ בהירה ונעימה.En: At the natural history museum, the summer sun was bright and pleasant.He: תלמידים מתרוצצים מאגף לאגף בהתרגשות.En: Students were running excitedly from one section to another.He: תערוכות מציגות דינוזאורים ענקיים ואוצרות ציביליזציות עתיקות.En: Exhibitions displayed giant dinosaurs and treasures from ancient civilizations.He: בתוך ההמון הסואן עמדו שלושה תלמידים – עמית, יעל ונועם.En: Amid the bustling crowd stood three students—Amit, Yael, and Noam.He: זה היה הטיול הראשון של נועם במוזיאון והתרגשותו מהולה בחשש קל.En: This was Noam's first trip to the museum, and his excitement was tinged with a slight apprehension.He: עמית אהב היסטוריה עתיקה והכיר היטב את המוזיאון.En: Amit loved ancient history and knew the museum well.He: הוא ניגש אל יעל ונועם ואמר, "הכירו, המוזיאון מלא באוצרות.En: He approached Yael and Noam and said, "Meet the museum filled with treasures.He: נתחיל עם מצרים העתיקה!En: We'll start with ancient Egypt!"He: " הוא הוביל אותם במסדרונות, והתרגש להראות להם את פסלי הפרעונים והתכשיטים הזוהרים.En: He led them through the corridors, excited to show them the pharaoh statues and the glowing jewelry.He: אך אחרי זמן מה, יעל הציעה, "בואו נלך לראות את הדינוזאורים קודם!En: But after a while, Yael suggested, "Let's go see the dinosaurs first!"He: "עמית הרגיש מאוכזב לרגע, אך אז ראה את פניו החוששות של נועם.En: Amit felt disappointed for a moment, but then he noticed Noam's apprehensive face.He: נועם אמר בשקט, "אני רק חושש שלא נלך לאיבוד.En: Noam quietly said, "I'm just worried we might get lost."He: " עמית חשב לרגע.En: Amit thought for a moment.He: ואז פתאום עלתה לו השראה.En: Then suddenly, he had an inspiration.He: "יש לי רעיון," אמר בחיוך, "נשלב את שני המסלולים ונראה לכולכם משהו מיוחד.En: "I have an idea," he said with a smile, "We'll combine both routes and I'll show you all something special."He: "הוא הדריך אותם בדרך צדדית.En: He guided them through a side path.He: הם עברו בתצוגות שלא ראו קודם.En: They passed displays they hadn't seen before.He: לבסוף, הגיעו לחדר נסתר שבו הייתה תערוכה נדירה של מסכת זהב של פרעה וסוגים שונים של דינוזאורים מגולפים באבן.En: Finally, they reached a hidden room with a rare exhibition of a golden mask of a pharaoh and various types of dinosaurs carved in stone.He: יעל ונועם הביטו בהשתאות.En: Yael and Noam looked in amazement.He: חיוך רחב נמרח על פני נועם והוא אמר, "זו הייתה הפתעה מדהימה!En: A wide smile spread across Noam's face, and he said, "That was an amazing surprise!"He: " יעל הוסיפה, "עמית, זה היה רעיון גאוני.En: Yael added, "Amit, that was a brilliant idea.He: תודה שהקשבת לנו.En: Thank you for listening to us."He: "עמית למד שהקשבה וחברות הם המפתח להצלחה, וכך התחברה הקבוצה שלושה חברים טובים שהתלהבו לגלות עוד מעולם ההיסטוריה והמדע יחד.En: Amit learned that listening and friendship are the keys to success, and so a bond was formed among three good friends who were excited to discover more about the world of history and science together. Vocabulary Words:museum: מוזיאוןexhibition: תערוכהdinosaurs: דינוזאוריםcivilizations: ציביליזציותbustling: סואןapprehension: חששpharaoh: פרעהcorridors: מסדרונותjewelry: תכשיטיםstatues: פסליםdisappointed: מאוכזבinspiration: השראהroutes: מסלוליםstone: אבןamazement: בהשתאותbrilliant: גאוניfriendship: חברותsuccess: הצלחהguide: הדריךhidden: נסתרrare: נדירהgolden: זהבcarved: מגולפיםpleasant: נעימהexcitedly: בהתרגשותancient: עתיקהtreasures: אוצרותmeet: הכירוpaths: דרכי צדדיתkeys: מפתחBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Finding Friendship Under Nyhavn's Midsummer Moon Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-06-14-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Nyhavn var fyldt med liv.En: Nyhavn was filled with life.Da: De farverige huse lyste op som en regnbue under den klare sommeraften.En: The colorful houses lit up like a rainbow under the clear summer evening.Da: Lyd af musik og latter svævede gennem luften, mens folk fejrede midsommer i København.En: The sound of music and laughter floated through the air as people celebrated midsummer in København.Da: Lars stod ved kanten af den travle folkemængde.En: Lars stood at the edge of the busy crowd.Da: Han havde boet i København i et par måneder, men følte stadig en vis ensomhed.En: He had lived in København for a few months but still felt a certain loneliness.Da: Den nye by var spændende, men også udfordrende.En: The new city was exciting but also challenging.Da: Han ønskede at møde nye mennesker og knytte venskaber.En: He wanted to meet new people and form friendships.Da: Lars så Mette for første gang, mens hun dansede midt i mængden.En: Lars saw Mette for the first time as she danced in the middle of the crowd.Da: Hun var livlig og smilende, og det var tydeligt, at hun nød hver eneste sekund af festen.En: She was lively and smiling, and it was clear that she was enjoying every second of the party.Da: Hun dansede til musikken med en gruppe venner, men Lars blev draget af hendes glæde.En: She danced to the music with a group of friends, but Lars was drawn to her joy.Da: Lars havde altid følt sig lidt utilpas ved store forsamlinger.En: Lars had always felt a bit uneasy in large gatherings.Da: Selvom han ønskede at deltage, holdt noget ham tilbage.En: Although he wanted to participate, something held him back.Da: Men i aften ville han ændre det.En: But tonight, he wanted to change that.Da: Han tog en dyb indånding og gik hen mod folkemængden.En: He took a deep breath and walked towards the crowd.Da: Musikken stoppede et kort øjeblik, før en ny traditionel sang begyndte.En: The music stopped for a moment before a new traditional song began.Da: Lars så, hvordan Mette blev en del af kredsen, der begyndte at danse.En: Lars watched how Mette became part of the circle that started to dance.Da: Et øjeblik tøvede han, men noget i Indiens ånd af midsommeren gav ham mod.En: For a moment, he hesitated, but something in the spirit of midsummer gave him courage.Da: Han tog skridtet og sluttede sig til dansen ved siden af Mette.En: He took the step and joined the dance next to Mette.Da: Mette bemærkede ham med et venligt smil.En: Mette noticed him with a friendly smile.Da: "Første gang til midsommer?"En: "First time at midsummer?"Da: spurgte hun venligt, mens de dansede til musikken.En: she asked kindly as they danced to the music.Da: Lars nikkede og smilede lidt genert.En: Lars nodded and smiled a bit shyly.Da: Efter dansen satte de sig ned ved en bænk nær vandet og talte.En: After the dance, they sat down on a bench near the water and talked.Da: Lars følte sig straks mere tilpas.En: Lars immediately felt more at ease.Da: Mette fortalte om, hvordan hun elskede musik og traditioner, og det inspirerede ham til at dele sine egne drømme og tanker om livet i København.En: Mette talked about how she loved music and traditions, and it inspired him to share his own dreams and thoughts about life in København.Da: Da aftenen gik på hæld, og månen spejlede sig i vandet, opfordrede Mette Lars til at blive hos hende og hendes venner for at fortsætte festen.En: As the evening came to a close, and the moon reflected on the water, Mette encouraged Lars to stay with her and her friends to continue the party.Da: De udvekslede kontaktoplysninger, og hun sagde med et smil: "Lad os holde kontakten!"En: They exchanged contact information, and she said with a smile, "Let's stay in touch!"Da: Da Lars gik hjem, genklangede musikken og latteren i hans sind.En: As Lars walked home, the music and laughter echoed in his mind.Da: Han følte en ny varme indeni og så frem til, hvad der kunne komme.En: He felt a new warmth inside and looked forward to what might come.Da: Denne midsommer aften havde forandret noget i ham.En: This midsummer evening had changed something in him.Da: Nu vidste han, at han havde fundet en ven i Mette, og måske også begyndelsen på noget mere.En: He now knew he had found a friend in Mette, and maybe also the beginning of something more.Da: Lars følte sig ikke længere som en fremmed i København.En: Lars no longer felt like a stranger in København.Da: Han havde oplevet byen på en ny måde – ikke bare som observatør, men som deltager i dens liv og fællesskab.En: He had experienced the city in a new way—not just as an observer, but as a participant in its life and community.Da: Han gik hjem med et lettet hjerte og et nyt håb for fremtiden.En: He walked home with a lighter heart and new hope for the future. Vocabulary Words:colorful: farverigelaughter: lattercelebrated: fejredecertain: visloneliness: ensomhedexciting: spændendechallenging: udfordrendeform: knyttefriendships: venskabergatherings: forsamlingeruneasy: utilpasparticipate: deltagetraditional: traditionelhesitated: tøvedecourage: modnoticed: bemærkedeshyly: genertbench: bænkease: tilpasinspired: inspirerededreams: drømmeencouraged: opfordredeexchange: udveksledecontact information: kontaktoplysningerwarmth: varmestranger: fremmedparticipant: deltagercommunity: fællesskablighter: lettethope: håb

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Laia's Journey: Embracing Imperfection in Catalunya Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-06-13-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: En un racó tranquil de la Catalunya rural, hi havia un internat extraordinari.En: In a quiet corner of rural Catalunya, there was an extraordinary boarding school.Ca: Era primavera tardana.En: It was late spring.Ca: Els arbres estaven en plena floració.En: The trees were in full bloom.Ca: Els ocells cantaven i una lleugera brisa endolcia l'aire de la muntanya.En: The birds were singing, and a light breeze sweetened the mountain air.Ca: Les aules d'aquest internat estaven plenes de vida i d'aprenentatge.En: The classrooms of this boarding school were full of life and learning.Ca: La Laia era una de les alumnes més brillants de l'escola.En: Laia was one of the brightest students in the school.Ca: Tenia una reputació impecable.En: She had an impeccable reputation.Ca: Era diligent i sempre buscava la perfecció.En: She was diligent and always strived for perfection.Ca: Però feia temps que una cosa la preocupava: patia marejos inexplicables.En: But for some time now, something had been bothering her: she was experiencing inexplicable dizziness.Ca: Al principi, els ignorava. Pensava que passarien.En: At first, she ignored it, thinking it would pass.Ca: Marc, el seu amic inseparable, notava que alguna cosa no anava bé.En: Marc, her inseparable friend, noticed that something was not right.Ca: Tot i així, la Laia es resistia a dir-li la veritat.En: Even so, Laia resisted telling him the truth.Ca: Tenia por que els altres notessin la seva debilitat.En: She was afraid that others would notice her weakness.Ca: Volia mantenir la seva posició acadèmica destacada.En: She wanted to maintain her outstanding academic position.Ca: Un matí, mentre caminaven pel jardí de l'escola, Marc va veure que la Laia es quedava enrere.En: One morning, while they were walking through the school garden, Marc saw that Laia was lagging behind.Ca: "Laia, estàs bé?", li va preguntar amb preocupació.En: "Laia, are you okay?" he asked with concern.Ca: Ella només va somriure, negant-ho amb el cap.En: She only smiled, shaking her head.Ca: Sabia que havia d'evitar semblar vulnerable.En: She knew she had to avoid appearing vulnerable.Ca: Els marejos es van fer més freqüents.En: The dizziness became more frequent.Ca: A la classe, li costava concentrar-se.En: In class, she found it hard to concentrate.Ca: Durant les activitats, se sentia cansada i feble.En: During activities, she felt tired and weak.Ca: Però mai no deia res, pensant que resoldre els seus problemes sola era la millor opció.En: But she never said anything, thinking that solving her problems on her own was the best option.Ca: El dia de l'examen final era radiant.En: The day of the final exam was radiant.Ca: Les persianes eren mig baixades per evitar el sol intens.En: The blinds were half-lowered to avoid the intense sun.Ca: Els alumnes estaven concentrats, i el silenci només s'interrompia pel llapis que fregava el paper.En: The students were focused, and the silence was only interrupted by the pencil scratching the paper.Ca: La Laia va sentir un tornado dins el seu cap.En: Laia felt like a tornado inside her head.Ca: Tot es tornava borrós.En: Everything became blurry.Ca: El seu cor es va accelerar i va haver d'aturar-se.En: Her heart raced, and she had to stop.Ca: Va saber que no podia continuar així.En: She knew she couldn't go on like that.Ca: Després de l'examen, Marc es va acostar a ella.En: After the exam, Marc approached her.Ca: Aquesta vegada, la Laia va decidir explicar-li tot.En: This time, Laia decided to tell him everything.Ca: Amb els ulls plens de llàgrimes, li va confessar la seva por de no ser perfecta.En: With tears in her eyes, she confessed her fear of not being perfect.Ca: Marc li va posar la mà a l'espatlla i la va animar a veure la infermera de l'escola.En: Marc put his hand on her shoulder and encouraged her to see the school nurse.Ca: Amb el suport d'en Marc, la Laia va visitar la infermera.En: With Marc's support, Laia visited the nurse.Ca: Va ser diagnosticada i va començar un tractament.En: She was diagnosed and started a treatment.Ca: A mesura que passaven els dies, la seva salut va començar a millorar.En: As the days passed, her health began to improve.Ca: Els marejos van disminuir, i la Laia va poder tornar a concentrar-se en els seus estudis.En: The dizziness decreased, and Laia was able to focus on her studies again.Ca: Va aprendre una lliçó important: demanar ajuda no era un signe de feblesa, sinó de força.En: She learned an important lesson: asking for help was not a sign of weakness but of strength.Ca: Entendria que la seva salut valia més que qualsevol excel·lència acadèmica.En: She understood that her health was worth more than any academic excellence.Ca: La primavera va donar pas a l'estiu i, amb ell, la Laia va sentir la lleugeresa d'una nova etapa.En: Spring gave way to summer, and with it, Laia felt the lightness of a new stage.Ca: En Marc somreia; sabia que el seu suport havia estat clau, però també que la Laia era més forta del que havia cregut.En: Marc smiled; he knew his support had been key, but also that Laia was stronger than she had believed.Ca: Amb el paisatge verd al seu voltant, la Laia i en Marc van caminar junts pel camí dels tarongers, sabent que, junts, podien enfrontar qualsevol repte.En: With the green landscape around them, Laia and Marc walked together along the path of the orange trees, knowing that together, they could face any challenge. Vocabulary Words:the corner: el racórural: ruralthe boarding school: l'internatextraordinary: extraordinarilate: tardanathe trees: els arbresthe bloom: la floracióthe breeze: la brisato sweeten: endolcirthe classrooms: les aulesthe life: la vidaimpeccable: impecablediligent: diligentto strive: buscarthe perfection: la perfeccióinexplicable: inexplicablesthe dizziness: els marejosinseparable: inseparableto resist: resistirthe truth: la veritatto maintain: mantenirthe position: la posicióthe concern: la preocupacióto appear: semblarvulnerable: vulnerableto concentrate: concentrar-sethe activities: les activitatsweak: feblethe blind: les persianesto lower: baixar

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Unity in the Ruins: A Quest to Save the World Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-06-07-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: בימי שוויון, כאשר השמש זרחה על חורבות ירושלים העתיקה, שלושה חברים ניצבו מול בית כנסת נטוש.En: In times of equality, as the sun rose over the ruins of ancient Yerushalayim, three friends stood before an abandoned synagogue.He: על דלת הכניסה הכבדה נראתה מנורת הזהב, דהויה אך עדיין מזהרת בזיכרון של ימים עברו.En: On the heavy entrance door, the golden menorah appeared, faded but still glowing with the memory of days gone by.He: אריאלה, בעלת העיניים הנחושות, הביטה בה בעומק מחשבותיה.En: Ariella, with determined eyes, gazed at it deep in thought.He: היא ידעה שאי שם בפנים מסתתר חפץ שיכול לשנות הכל.En: She knew that somewhere inside was an object that could change everything.He: "אני חייבת למצוא אותו," לחשה אריאלה בתקיפות לעצמה.En: "I have to find it," Ariella whispered resolutely to herself.He: לצדה עמד נועם, שומר הסודות של בית הכנסת.En: Beside her stood Noam, the synagogue's secret keeper.He: הוא הביט בה בעיניו החודרניות.En: He looked at her with penetrating eyes.He: "אני מקווה שאת מבינה, אריאלה, שזה מסוכן," אמר בקול ספקני.En: "I hope you understand, Ariella, that it's dangerous," he said skeptically.He: הוא חשש שמא תשמתש בארטיפקט ללא אחראיות.En: He feared she might use the artifact irresponsibly.He: מאחוריהם, ליאור צעד באי-שקט, מלא התלהבות ולחוץ.En: Behind them, Lior paced restlessly, full of enthusiasm and anxiety.He: "אז מתי נתחיל?En: "So when do we start?"He: " שאל בקוצר רוח, משתוקק להוכיח את ערכו בעולם ההרוס.En: he asked impatiently, eager to prove his worth in the ruined world.He: ביחד הם נכנסו לאולם המרכזי.En: Together, they entered the main hall.He: הריח החזק של אבק ועץ יבקש סיפר את סיפור המקום.En: The strong scent of dust and dry wood told the story of the place.He: הדפנות המוזהבות של המקום היו עדים לשנים של תפילות ותקווה.En: The golden walls bore witness to years of prayers and hope.He: אריאלה, נועם וליאור הילכו בזהירות.En: Ariella, Noam, and Lior walked cautiously.He: מעל לוחות האבן התפזר אור רך מהשמש שבחוץ, והזכיר להם שגם לאחר האפלה, תמיד יש תקווה בזריחה חדשה.En: The soft light from the sun outside spread over the stone slabs, reminding them that even after darkness, there's always hope in a new sunrise.He: ענייני האמון היו קשים, אך אריאלה הבינה שעליה להשיג את האמון של נועם.En: Trust issues were difficult, but Ariella understood she had to gain Noam's trust.He: "אני כאן כדי להציל את מה שנותר מאיתנו, נועם.En: "I am here to save what's left of us, Noam.He: לא כדי להרוס," היא פנתה אליו בכנות.En: Not to destroy," she addressed him sincerely.He: נועם נראה מהסס, אך לבסוף הינהן בהסכמה.En: Noam appeared hesitant, but eventually nodded in agreement.He: בינתיים, ליאור הרגיש בעומס ובשקיקה.En: Meanwhile, Lior felt the pressure and eagerness.He: הוא רצה למהר, לשים ידיו על החפץ המסתורי, אך הבין שיש להקשיב לאריאלה ולנועם שלימדו אותו להמתין.En: He wanted to hurry, to lay his hands on the mysterious object, but he understood he had to listen to Ariella and Noam, who taught him to wait.He: כשעמדו מול דלת קטנה ומוסתרת, נדרש שיתוף פעולה.En: When they stood in front of a small, hidden door, cooperation was required.He: נועם הכיר את המנגנון הסודי לפתיחתה.En: Noam knew the secret mechanism to open it.He: בפנים, כמו בחלום רחוק, היה החפץ.En: Inside, like a distant dream, was the object.He: אבל הם לא היו לבד.En: But they were not alone.He: דמות אפילה עמדה שם, ידועה לרוע, חפצה להשתמש בכוח למטרות אפלות.En: A dark figure stood there, known for evil, wanting to use the power for wicked purposes.He: ברגע האחרון, אריאלה נעמדה, בעיני בטה מעלייה והחזיקה את עיניי היריב.En: At the last moment, Ariella stood firm, with pure eyes, and held the gaze of the adversary.He: "אנחנו כאן בשלום, ואת לא תצליחי," היא קבעה בקול חזק.En: "We are here in peace, and you will not succeed," she declared in a strong voice.He: בעזרתו של נועם שהשיג את הקוד, וליאור שפעל בחוכמה, הם הצליחו להבטיח את החפץ ולהבטיח את ניצחון האור על החושך.En: With Noam's help, who retrieved the code, and Lior acting wisely, they managed to secure the object and ensure the triumph of light over darkness.He: ברגע שסיימו, התפשט אור זוהר ברחבי המקום.En: As they finished, a radiant light spread throughout the place.He: השדות מחוץ לבית הכנסת החלו לפרוח, כאילו כל העולם השיג חיים חדשים.En: The fields outside the synagogue began to bloom, as if the whole world gained new life.He: האופטימיות שבה לחיי השניים, וליאור הבין שהסבלנות היא נשק גדול.En: Optimism returned to their lives, and Lior understood that patience is a great weapon.He: כך, בזכות צוות משולב של נחישות ורצון טוב, לא הצליח יריב תוקפני להטיל מכשול.En: Thus, thanks to a joint team of determination and goodwill, an aggressive adversary failed to set an obstacle.He: אריאלה הבינה שלשיתוף פעולה כוח מחזק, ונועם למד להפוך לסמל של תקווה.En: Ariella realized that cooperation has strengthening power, and Noam learned to become a symbol of hope.He: יחד, הם החזירו משמעות לעולם.En: Together, they restored meaning to the world.He: הייתה זו תחילתה של תקומה חדשה.En: It was the beginning of a new resurrection. Vocabulary Words:equality: שוויוןruins: חורבותabandoned: נטושgazed: הביטהdetermined: נחושותwhispered: לחשהresolutely: בתקיפותsecret keeper: שומר הסודותpenetrating: חודרניותskeptically: ספקניrestlessly: אי-שקטcautiously: בזהירותslabs: לוחותtrust: אמוןhesitant: מהססeagerness: שקיקהcooperation: שיתוף פעולהmechanism: מנגנוןadversary: יריבpure: טהורtriumph: ניצחוןradiant: זוהרbloom: לפרוחoptimism: אופטימיותresurrection: תקומהartifact: חפץretrieve: להשיגobstacle: מכשולpatience: סבלנותaggressive: תוקפניBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Friendship and Heritage: A Dragon Boat Festival Tale in Gùgōng Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-06-02-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 清晨，故宫的城墙在阳光下闪耀着金色的光芒。En: In the early morning, the walls of the Gùgōng shone with a golden glow under the sunlight.Zh: 今天是端午节，彩色的龙舟装饰迎风摇曳，给这古老的宫殿增添了一抹节日的气息。En: Today is the Dragon Boat Festival, and the colorful dragon boat decorations sway in the wind, adding a festive atmosphere to this ancient palace.Zh: 孟宇、紫涵和莉雅三人正站在雄伟的午门前，心中充满期待。En: Mèng Yǔ, Zǐhán, and Lìyǎ stood in front of the majestic Wǔmén, filled with anticipation.Zh: 孟宇是一位深爱历史的年轻学者，他一直梦想着探索故宫的秘密。En: Mèng Yǔ is a young scholar with a deep love for history, and he has always dreamed of exploring the secrets of the Gùgōng.Zh: 今天，他不仅想探寻这里的历史，还想通过手中的画笔记录下节日的氛围。En: Today, he not only wanted to discover its history but also to capture the festival's atmosphere with his paintbrush.Zh: 同行的紫涵是孟宇的好友，虽然他不太喜欢人群，但是为了孟宇，他决定克服自己的恐惧。En: Accompanying him was Zǐhán, a close friend of Mèng Yǔ, who doesn't particularly enjoy crowds, but decided to overcome his fear for Mèng Yǔ.Zh: 莉雅是这里的地导，熟悉故宫的每一处角落，但由于过去的经历，她对疾病有些恐惧。En: Lìyǎ is a local guide familiar with every corner of the Gùgōng, but due to past experiences, she has a certain fear of illness.Zh: 正午时分，烈日当空，故宫的人群愈发熙攘。En: By noon, the sun blazed in the sky, and the crowd at the Gùgōng grew even more bustling.Zh: 突然，孟宇感到一阵头晕，浑身无力。En: Suddenly, Mèng Yǔ felt a wave of dizziness and weakness; it turned out he had suffered from heatstroke.Zh: 原来，是中暑了。En: He sat on the stone steps in front of the Tàihédiàn, his face pale and sweating profusely.Zh: 他坐在太和殿前的石阶上，脸色苍白，汗流不止。En: Zǐhán and Lìyǎ were immediately flustered.Zh: 紫涵和莉雅顿时慌了神。En: “We must do something,” Zǐhán said urgently, worried that Mèng Yǔ wouldn't be able to hold on.Zh: “我们必须做点什么，”紫涵急切地说，他担心孟宇坚持不下去。En: Lìyǎ frowned, recalling the herbal knowledge from her hometown.Zh: 莉雅皱着眉头，回忆起老家的草药知识。En: She decided to stay and try using the herbs she carried.Zh: 她决定留下来，用随身带的药草试试。En: She instructed Zǐhán to find water nearby and persuaded the onlookers to give Mèng Yǔ some space.Zh: 她让紫涵去周围找水，并劝围观的游客散开，给孟宇一点空间。En: In the following time, Lìyǎ used herbs to help cool Mèng Yǔ down, and slowly, his complexion began to improve.Zh: 随后的时光里，莉雅用草药为孟宇降温，慢慢地，他的脸色开始好转。En: Meanwhile, Zǐhán shielded them from the crowd, ensuring their treatment was undisturbed.Zh: 期间，紫涵用自己的身体挡住了人群，确保他们的治疗不被打扰。En: Soon after, the sunlight became gentle once more, and Mèng Yǔ was finally able to stand up.Zh: 不久后，阳光又变得温柔，孟宇终于可以站起来了。En: He was deeply grateful to Lìyǎ and Zǐhán because, with their help, he could continue exploring this long-dreamed-of place.Zh: 他对莉雅和紫涵感激不已，因为他们，他得以继续探索这梦寐以求的地方。En: As night fell, the three stood on the walls of the Gùgōng, watching the dragon boat lights reflecting in the purplish-red sky in the distance.Zh: 当夜幕降临，三人站在故宫的城墙上，看着远处的龙舟灯映照在紫红色的天空下，孟宇从中感受到友情的可贵和在困境中展现的力量。En: From this, Mèng Yǔ felt the preciousness of friendship and the strength that emerges in times of crisis.Zh: 他知道，自己不仅仅学到了故宫的历史，还学会了珍惜身边的人。En: He realized that he had not only learned about the history of the Gùgōng but also learned to cherish the people around him.Zh: 从那天起，孟宇明白，追逐梦想虽然重要，但健康和友情更需珍视。En: From that day on, Mèng Yǔ understood that while chasing dreams is important, health and friendship should be valued even more.Zh: 端午节，不再只是一个节日，而成了他们心中难忘的一天。En: The Dragon Boat Festival is no longer just a holiday but became an unforgettable day in their hearts. Vocabulary Words:majestic: 雄伟的anticipation: 期待scholar: 学者exploring: 探索secrets: 秘密dizziness: 头晕weakness: 无力heatstroke: 中暑profusely: 不止地flustered: 慌了神urgently: 急切地persuaded: 劝onlookers: 围观的游客herbal: 草药的shielded: 挡住了undisturbed: 不被打扰grateful: 感激preciousness: 可贵glow: 光芒festive: 节日的observatory: 观测所companions: 同伴们blazed: 烈日crisis: 困境cherish: 珍惜valiant: 勇敢的entourage: 随行人员contemplation: 沉思exquisite: 精致的vigor: 活力

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Lost Luggage and Laughter: A Comedic Airport Mix-Up Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-05-27-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 羽田空港は春の陽気で、出発ゲートが賑わっていました。En: Haneda Airport was lively with the spring atmosphere, and the departure gates were bustling.Ja: コーヒーの香りが漂い、アナウンスが絶え間なく響いていました。En: The aroma of coffee wafted through the air, and announcements echoed ceaselessly.Ja: さとしは仕事のために数週間東京に滞在しており、やっと帰宅の時間が来ました。En: Satoshi had been staying in Tokyo for a few weeks on business, and finally, it was time to go home.Ja: しかし、彼は少し心配していました。En: However, he was a bit worried.Ja: 「あれ、スーツケース、確かにここに置いたはずだったのに…」と。En: "Wait, I'm sure I left my suitcase here..." he thought.Ja: さとしは自分のスーツケースを見失ってしまったことに気が付きました。En: Satoshi realized he had lost track of his suitcase.Ja: しかし、近くにいるスーツケースを持つ男性を見つけました。En: He noticed a man nearby with a suitcase.Ja: それは、ひろしという名前の旅行者で、少し不思議な顔をしていました。En: This man was a traveler named Hiroshi, who had a somewhat puzzled expression.Ja: 実は、彼はさとしのスーツケースを受け取ってしまっていたのです。En: As it happened, he had mistakenly taken Satoshi's suitcase.Ja: そんな時、元気いっぱいの空港職員ゆきがやって来ました。En: Just then, a cheerful airport staff member named Yuki came over.Ja: 「困ったことがあったら教えてください！」と、笑顔で声をかけました。En: "If there's anything you're having trouble with, please let me know!" she said with a smile.Ja: さとしは事情を説明し、ゆきの助けを借りることにしました。En: Satoshi explained the situation and decided to enlist Yuki's help.Ja: ひろしはさとしが自分のスーツケースを欲しがっていることを知らず、スーツケースを開けてしまいました。En: Hiroshi, unaware that Satoshi wanted his own suitcase back, opened the suitcase in his possession.Ja: その中には、ピエロの鼻や巨大なウサギ耳の帽子、さまざまなコメディグッズがぎっしり詰まっていて、周りの人々は大笑いしました。En: Inside, it was packed with clown noses, a hat with giant rabbit ears, and various comedy props, causing the surrounding people to burst into laughter.Ja: 「これは一体…？」ひろしは驚いていましたが、周りの笑顔に彼も思わず笑ってしまいました。En: "What on earth is this...?" Hiroshi was surprised but couldn't help laughing along with the others.Ja: さとしは恥ずかしさを忘れ、「それ、実は私のスーツケースなんです」と言いました。En: Satoshi brushed off his embarrassment and said, "Actually, that's my suitcase."Ja: ゆきは手早く事態を収拾してくれました。En: Yuki swiftly resolved the situation.Ja: 「ここにありますよ、あなたの本当のスーツケースです！」と、さとしに正しいスーツケースを渡しました。En: "Here's your actual suitcase!" she said, handing Satoshi his correct suitcase.Ja: 「すみません。ご迷惑をおかけしましたが、少し笑えたでしょうか？」さとしは照れながら言いました。En: "I'm sorry for the trouble, but did it give you a little laugh?" Satoshi said, blushing.Ja: ひろしは笑って、「いや、これはちょっとした素晴らしい体験でした」と答えました。En: Hiroshi laughed and replied, "No worries, it was quite an amusing experience."Ja: さとしは空港を立ち去る時、少しゆったりとした気持ちになりました。En: As Satoshi left the airport, he felt a bit more relaxed.Ja: 彼は自分に笑えること、その瞬間を共有できる新しい友達を得たことを実感しました。En: He realized that he could laugh at himself and that he had gained a new friend with whom he could share that moment.Ja: そして、今度こそスーツケースをしっかり持ちながら飛行機に乗り込みました。En: And indeed, this time, he boarded the plane with his suitcase firmly in hand. Vocabulary Words:lively: 賑わっていましたdeparture: 出発bustling: 賑わっていましたaroma: 香りwafted: 漂いceaselessly: 絶え間なくrealized: 気が付きましたpuzzled: 不思議なmistakenly: 誤ってenlist: 借りることpossession: 所有props: グッズburst into: 大笑いしましたembarrassment: 恥ずかしさswiftly: 手早くresolved: 収拾してfirmly: しっかりannouncements: アナウンスechoed: 響いていましたsuitcase: スーツケースtraveler: 旅行者cheerful: 元気いっぱいのsurrounding: 周りのpacked: ぎっしり詰まっていてamusing: 笑えるexperience: 体験distraught: 心配expression: 顔announcement: アナウンスmoment: 瞬間

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: The Spice of Connection: A Shavuot Market Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-05-26-22-34-01-he Story Transcript:He: בשוק החיים והשוקק של ירושלים העתיקה, אביב הגיע והשוק מלא בריחות צבעוניים וססגוניים.En: In the bustling and vibrant market of Yerushalayim the Old City, spring has arrived, and the market is filled with colorful and vibrant aromas.He: הריחות ממלאים את האוויר עם תבלינים ועשבים רעננים, במיוחד בערב חג השבועות.En: The air is filled with scents of spices and fresh herbs, especially on the eve of Chag Shavuot.He: אווירת החג מורגשת בין התכונה של הקונים והסוחרים המציעים את מרכולתם בקולי קולות.En: The holiday atmosphere is felt among the buyers and sellers offering their goods aloud.He: אביטל, סוחרת מוכשרת ומתמחה בתבלינים ועשבים קדומים, מסתובבת בין הדוכנים, מחפשת רכיב נדיר למאכל מיוחד שתכין למשפחתה לכבוד חג השבועות.En: Avital, a talented merchant specializing in ancient spices and herbs, roams between the stalls, searching for a rare ingredient for a special dish she is preparing for her family in honor of Chag Shavuot.He: ליאור, ידיד ותיק ובעל דוכן לסחורות בשוק, מצטרף אליה ומציע לסייע לה.En: Lior, an old friend and stall owner in the market, joins her and offers to help.He: "אביטל, אני מכיר מישהו שיש לו את מה שאת מחפשת", הוא מתלחש באוזנה.En: "Avital, I know someone who has what you're looking for," he whispers in her ear.He: "אבל הוא לא קל במשא ומתן".En: "But he's not easy to negotiate with."He: אביטל יודעת את שיוויו של התבלין שהיא מחפשת, אך המשא ומתן הוא חלק מהאתגר.En: Avital knows the worth of the spice she seeks, but negotiation is part of the challenge.He: היא ניגשת לדוכן של הסוחר המפורסם, חיוך קל על פניה.En: She approaches the stall of the renowned merchant, a slight smile on her face.He: "שלום רב, אני מחפשת את התבלין הנדיר לכבוד חג השבועות", היא אומרת בנחישות.En: "Hello, I'm looking for the rare spice in honor of Chag Shavuot," she says determinedly.He: הסוחר מביט בה בעיניים מרוכזות.En: The merchant looks at her with focused eyes.He: "התבלין הזה מאד יקר.En: "This spice is very expensive.He: מה יש לך להציע בתמורה?En: What do you have to offer in return?"He: ", הוא שואל בקול מחושב.En: he asks in a calculated voice.He: אביטל מתלבטת.En: Avital hesitates.He: היא מבינה שעליה להציע משהו מיוחד.En: She understands she needs to offer something special.He: בתוך התרהבשקות הפנימי שלה היא נזכרת במגילת מתכון מיוחדת שירשה מהמשפחה.En: In her internal reflection, she remembers a special recipe scroll she inherited from her family.He: "הנה, יש לי מגילה מיוחדת של מתכונים עתיקים, עוברת מדור לדור במשפחתי", היא עונה ומגישה את המגילה נטכלפות בזהירות.En: "Here, I have a special scroll of ancient recipes, passed down from generation to generation in my family," she replies, carefully presenting the scroll.He: הסוחר מסוכך בעיניים מסוקרות את המגילה ומחייך.En: The merchant scrutinizes the scroll with curious eyes and smiles.He: "זה די מעניין", הוא מגמגם, "אני מסכים לעסקה".En: "This is quite interesting," he stammers, "I agree to the deal."He: אביטל משאירה את המגילה וקיבלה את התבלין הנדיר.En: Avital leaves the scroll and receives the rare spice.He: עם שימחת כהכרתודעה, היא ממהרת עם התבלין הנדיר, מוכנה להכין את המנה המיוחדת לחג.En: Filled with gratitude and joy, she hurries with the rare spice, ready to prepare the special dish for the holiday.He: בערב חג השבועות, המשפחה מתכנסת, והמנה המיוחדת של אביטל מגישה לשולחן.En: On the eve of Chag Shavuot, the family gathers, and Avital's special dish is served at the table.He: כולם מרכים על המאכל ומברכים את אביטל על התוצאה.En: Everyone praises the dish and blesses Avital for the outcome.He: היא לומדת באותו רגע שהקרבה לעיתים מביאה הזדמנויות חדשות וגם קשרים עמוקים יותר.En: She learns in that moment that closeness sometimes brings new opportunities and deeper connections.He: ליאור מחייך לעברה מהפינה בחדר, מרוצה שסייע לחברתו להגשים את מטרה בעודה אוחזת בתבלין הנדיר שלה.En: Lior smiles at her from the corner of the room, pleased to have helped his friend achieve her goal as she holds her rare spice. Vocabulary Words:bustling: שוקקvibrant: ססגוניaromas: ריחותherbs: עשביםeve: ערבdeterminedly: בנחישותmerchant: סוחרrenowned: מפורסםcalculated: מחושבscrutinizes: מסוכךhesitates: מתלבטתreflection: להתרשתscroll: מגילהcurious: מסוקרותstammers: מגמגםgratitude: כהכרתודהjoy: שימחתpraised: מרכיםbless: מברכיםcloseness: קרבהopportunities: הזדמנויותdeeper: עמוקיםconnections: קשריםachieve: להגשיםgoal: מטרהwhispers: מתלחשspice: תבליןtransaction: עסקהinherit: ירשהoffers: מגישBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Blossoms & Beginnings: Haruka and Kenta's Spring Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-05-18-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 春の午後、桜が満開の住宅街にハルカが引っ越してきました。En: One spring afternoon, Haruka moved into a residential area where the sakura trees were in full bloom.Ja: この街は、彼女にとって新しいスタートの場所です。En: This town was a place for a new beginning for her.Ja: ハルカはこの新しい環境で友達を作りたかったですが、人に話しかけるのが少し怖かった。En: Haruka wanted to make friends in this new environment, but she was a bit scared to talk to people.Ja: でも、心の中では希望に満ちていました。En: However, her heart was filled with hope.Ja: 隣の部屋に住むケンタは、この街に長いこと住んでいました。彼は親しみやすい性格ですが、毎日の生活に退屈さを感じていました。En: tonariに住むKenta, who had lived in this town for a long time, had an affable personality but felt a sense of boredom in his daily life.Ja: 新しいことを試すのが不安でした。En: He was anxious about trying something new.Ja: ある日、ハルカは窓の外を見ながら考えました。「どうすれば近所の人と仲良くなれるんだろう？」En: One day, while looking out the window, Haruka thought, "How can I get along with the neighbors?"Ja: その瞬間、彼女はいいアイデアを思いつきました。En: At that moment, she came up with a good idea.Ja: ゴールデンウィークが近づいているため、近所の人たちを集めてパーティーを開こうと決めました。En: As Golden Week was approaching, she decided to host a party and gather the neighbors.Ja: 招待状を作り、ハルカは少し緊張しながらも、それを各家に配って回りました。En: Shōtaijō, or invitations, were made, and though a bit nervous, Haruka distributed them to each household.Ja: ケンタの家に着くと、彼はドアを開けて笑顔で迎えてくれました。En: When she arrived at Kenta's house, he opened the door and greeted her with a smile.Ja: 彼女は緊張を振り払って招待状を渡しました。En: She shook off her nervousness and handed him the invitation.Ja: 「ありがとう、行けるように頑張るよ！」ケンタは言いました。En: "Thank you, I'll do my best to attend!" Kenta said.Ja: 彼はこの機会を利用して、日常のルーチンを変えたいと思っていました。En: He wanted to take this opportunity to change his daily routine.Ja: そして、ゴールデンウィークが始まりました。En: Then, Golden Week began.Ja: ハルカの部屋には、ケンタを含む数人の隣人たちが集まり、たくさんの笑顔と会話が満ちていました。En: In Haruka's room, several neighbors, including Kenta, gathered, and the room was filled with many smiles and conversations.Ja: 春風が窓から優しく入ってきて、部屋を一層明るくしました。En: The spring breeze gently entered through the window, making the room even brighter.Ja: その中でケンタとハルカは自然に話し始めました。En: Amidst it all, Kenta and Haruka naturally started talking.Ja: 彼らは共通の趣味や夢を共有し、それぞれがこれまで知らなかった新しい一面を知りました。En: They shared common interests and dreams, and each came to know new aspects about each other they hadn't known before.Ja: 話せば話すほど、心が通い合うのが感じられました。En: The more they talked, the more they felt a connection.Ja: パーティーの終わりに、ハルカとケンタはお互いに微笑みました。En: At the end of the party, Haruka and Kenta smiled at each other.Ja: 「この街を一緒に探検してみない？」ハルカが提案しました。En: "Would you like to explore the town together?" Haruka suggested.Ja: 「うん、それは楽しそう！」ケンタはワクワクしました。En: "Yeah, that sounds fun!" Kenta replied excitedly.Ja: こうして、ハルカの自信とケンタの冒険心が芽生え、彼らは新しい体験を求めて街を探索することを約束しました。En: Thus, Haruka's confidence and Kenta's sense of adventure began to grow, and they promised to explore the town seeking new experiences.Ja: これからの毎日が、ハルカとケンタにとって楽しい冒険になることを二人は信じていました。En: They both believed that each day from then on would be an enjoyable adventure for them.Ja: 温かな春の午後に始まった友情と愛は、これからの新しい季節を共に迎えるものとなりました。En: The friendship and love that began on a warm spring afternoon were set to welcome the new seasons together. Vocabulary Words:residential: 住宅街bloom: 満開environment: 環境anxious: 不安routine: ルーチンapproaching: 近づいているdistribute: 配って回るopportunity: 機会conversation: 会話breeze: 春風explore: 探検confidence: 自信adventure: 冒険hope: 希望gently: 優しくgather: 集めるneighbor: 近所の人invitation: 招待状nervousness: 緊張sense: 感覚connection: 心が通い合うaspect: 一面affable: 親しみやすいboredom: 退屈さhost: 開くgreeted: 迎えたsmile: 笑顔shook off: 振り払ってconfidence: 自信dreams: 夢

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Discovering Hidden Histories: A Day at the Rijksmuseum Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-05-12-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De zon scheen helder boven Amsterdam.En: The sun shone brightly over Amsterdam.Nl: Het was een perfecte lentedag voor een schoolreisje.En: It was a perfect spring day for a school trip.Nl: Sanne, Koen en Jelle stapten het Rijksmuseum binnen.En: Sanne, Koen, and Jelle stepped into the Rijksmuseum.Nl: De grote hallen waren gevuld met bezoekers.En: The large halls were filled with visitors.Nl: De voetstappen en zachte stemmen echoden door de gangen.En: The footsteps and soft voices echoed through the corridors.Nl: Sanne voelde een lichte spanning.En: Sanne felt a slight thrill.Nl: Ze wilde iets bijzonders ontdekken, iets dat haar kunstleraar zou imponeren.En: She wanted to discover something special, something that would impress her art teacher.Nl: Maar ze wilde ook plezier maken met haar vrienden.En: But she also wanted to have fun with her friends.Nl: Koen duwde haar speels aan.En: Koen playfully nudged her.Nl: "Kom op, Sanne!En: "Come on, Sanne!Nl: Tijd om te genieten, geen huiswerk vandaag!"En: It's time to enjoy, no homework today!"Nl: Jelle liep rustig naast hen.En: Jelle walked calmly beside them.Nl: Hij hield van geschiedenis en genoot van de kunst om hem heen.En: He loved history and enjoyed the art around him.Nl: Stiekem hoopte hij dat dit uitje hem dichter bij Sanne zou brengen.En: Secretly, he hoped this outing would bring him closer to Sanne.Nl: De groep stopte bij de Nachtwacht van Rembrandt.En: The group stopped at Rembrandt's Night Watch.Nl: Het was indrukwekkend.En: It was impressive.Nl: Toch, terwijl iedereen keek, vroeg Sanne zich af.En: Yet, while everyone was looking, Sanne wondered.Nl: Was er iets dat anderen niet zagen?En: Was there something that others didn't see?Nl: Haar nieuwsgierigheid won het van haar zorgen.En: Her curiosity won over her concerns.Nl: "Ik ga even rondkijken," zei Sanne plots.En: "I'm going to take a look around," Sanne suddenly said.Nl: Koen rolde met zijn ogen, maar Jelle keek nieuwsgierig op.En: Koen rolled his eyes, but Jelle looked on curiously.Nl: Sanne liep door de galerijen.En: Sanne walked through the galleries.Nl: Elk schilderij had een verhaal, maar één trok haar aandacht.En: Each painting had a story, but one caught her attention.Nl: Het was een kleine scène in een hoek van een groot tableau.En: It was a small scene in the corner of a large tableau.Nl: Ze herkende iets bekend - een symbool uit een geschiedenisboek dat ze onlangs had gelezen.En: She recognized something familiar—a symbol from a history book she had read recently.Nl: Ze keek dichterbij.En: She looked closer.Nl: Het verband tussen het schilderij en een belangrijke historische gebeurtenis werd duidelijk.En: The connection between the painting and an important historical event became clear.Nl: Het had te maken met een vergeten veldslag, iets wat zelfs haar leraar niet had verteld.En: It had to do with a forgotten battle, something even her teacher hadn't mentioned.Nl: Met opwinding zocht Sanne naar haar leraar.En: Excitedly, Sanne searched for her teacher.Nl: "Mevrouw de Vries!En: "Ms. de Vries!Nl: Kijk hier, volgens mij heeft dit detail te maken met de Slag bij Nieuwpoort."En: Look here, I think this detail is related to the Battle of Nieuwpoort."Nl: Haar leraar kwam snel kijken en knikte goedkeurend.En: Her teacher quickly came over and nodded approvingly.Nl: "Goed gezien, Sanne!En: "Well spotted, Sanne!Nl: Dit is echt bijzonder."En: This is really special."Nl: Jelle had haar gevolgd en luisterde aandachtig.En: Jelle had followed her and listened intently.Nl: "Sanne, dat is echt knap van je," zei hij met een glimlach.En: "Sanne, that's really impressive," he said with a smile.Nl: Terug bij Koen voelde Sanne zich schuldig.En: Back with Koen, Sanne felt guilty.Nl: Ze had hem alleen gelaten.En: She had left him alone.Nl: "Sorry, Koen.En: "Sorry, Koen.Nl: Maar ik wil je alles laten zien wat ik heb gevonden."En: But I want to show you everything I've found."Nl: Koen lachte.En: Koen laughed.Nl: "Laten we samen de rest van het museum ontdekken, en misschien nog een geheim vinden?"En: "Let's discover the rest of the museum together, and maybe find another secret?"Nl: Sanne leerde iets belangrijks die dag.En: Sanne learned something important that day.Nl: Het volgen van haar instincten bracht haar verder.En: Following her instincts took her further.Nl: En het beste was dat ze ontdekte dat echte vriendschap waarde daardoor alleen maar groeide.En: And the best part was discovering that true friendship only grew in value because of it.Nl: In de middag verlieten ze het Rijksmuseum, de zon nog steeds vriendelijk stralend.En: In the afternoon, they left the Rijksmuseum, the sun still shining kindly.Nl: En in haar hart wist Sanne dat ze niet alleen kunst, maar ook nieuwe vriendschappen had ontdekt.En: And in her heart, Sanne knew she had discovered not only art but also new friendships. Vocabulary Words:thrill: spanningdiscover: ontdekkenimpress: imponerenplayfully: speelsnudge: duwencalmly: rustigenjoyed: genootouting: uitjecorridors: gangenechoed: echodencuriosity: nieuwsgierigheidconcerns: zorgenwondered: vroeg zich afgalleries: galerijensymbol: symboolconnected: verbondenhistorical: historischebattle: veldslagforgotten: vergetennodded: knikteapprovingly: goedkeurendfollowed: gevolgdintently: aandachtigguilty: schuldiginstincts: instinctenvalue: waardesecretly: stiekemscene: scènelook closer: keek dichterbijexcitedly: met opwinding

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Finding Balance in Bloom: A Tale of Friendship and Growth Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-05-06-22-34-02-sr Story Transcript:Sr: У пролеће, Калемегдански парк је као магичан свет.En: In the spring, Kalemegdan Park is like a magical world.Sr: Цветови трешања покривају стазе, а деца се смеју док трче између старих зидина тврђаве.En: Cherry blossoms cover the paths, and children laugh as they run between the old fortress walls.Sr: Људи уживају у сунцу, а историја и природа се мешају у савршеној хармонији.En: People enjoy the sun, and history and nature blend in perfect harmony.Sr: У овом живописном окружењу, Никола и Ана су седели на клупи, окружени бујним зеленилом и свежим ваздухом.En: In this vibrant setting, Nikola and Ana sat on a bench, surrounded by lush greenery and fresh air.Sr: Никола је држао књигу у руци, али његове мисли путовале су ван граница текста.En: Nikola held a book in his hand, but his thoughts traveled beyond the boundaries of the text.Sr: Мислио је о предстојећим испитима и о стипендији коју је толико желео.En: He was thinking about the upcoming exams and the scholarship he so desired.Sr: Ана је, са друге стране, размишљала о пролећном фестивалу који су њени пријатељи организовали.En: Ana, on the other hand, was contemplating the spring festival her friends were organizing.Sr: Мала колебања у њеном срцу била су сведок борбе између обавеза и жеље за друштвеном забавом.En: Small hesitations in her heart were a testament to the struggle between obligations and the desire for social enjoyment.Sr: „Никола, изгледаш напето“, рече Ана с осмехом.En: "Nikola, you look tense," said Ana with a smile.Sr: „Може ли нешто да те одврати од брига?En: "Is there anything that could distract you from your worries?"Sr: “„Ана, морам бити сигуран да ћу добити стипендију.En: "Ana, I have to make sure I get the scholarship.Sr: Осећам да цео мој будући живот зависи од ових испита“, одговори он, тонући дубље у атмосферу несигурности.En: I feel like my entire future depends on these exams," he replied, sinking deeper into an atmosphere of uncertainty.Sr: Ана се замислила.En: Ana pondered.Sr: Она је, за разлику од Николе, увек успевала да види светлу страну ствари, али чак и она је знала да опуштање није увек одговор.En: Unlike Nikola, she always managed to see the bright side of things, but even she knew that relaxing wasn't always the answer.Sr: У исто време, није желела да пропусти дружење и опуштање са пријатељима којих је било толико мало у овом периоду.En: At the same time, she didn't want to miss out on socializing and relaxing with the few friends available during this period.Sr: „Знаш, мислим да можемо пронаћи равнотежу“, рекла је Ана, гледајући га љубазно.En: "You know, I think we can find a balance," she said, looking at him kindly.Sr: „Можемо учити заједно.En: "We can study together.Sr: Бићемо ефикасни, а истовремено можемо имати и времена за забаву.En: We'll be efficient, and at the same time, we can have time for fun."Sr: “Никола је био изненађен предлогом.En: Nikola was surprised by the suggestion.Sr: Његова прва реакција била је сумњичавост, али видео је искрену намеру у Анином осмеху.En: His first reaction was skepticism, but he saw the sincere intent in Ana's smile.Sr: Први пут је осетио да се велики терет полако скида с његових рамена.En: For the first time, he felt a great burden slowly lifting off his shoulders.Sr: Заједнички рад могао би бити добар начин да задржи фокус, а и да ужива у пролећу које се бујно осећало око њих.En: Working together could be a good way to stay focused and enjoy the blooming spring around them.Sr: Тога дана, док су шетали парком, разговарали су о испитима, сновима, и шта би будућност могла донети.En: That day, as they walked through the park, they talked about exams, dreams, and what the future might bring.Sr: Њихова дискусија је прерасла у непланирани план.En: Their discussion turned into an unplanned plan.Sr: Постало је јасно да су једно другом потребни, и уместо да раде изоловано, могли би искористити снагу свог пријатељства.En: It became clear that they needed each other, and instead of working in isolation, they could harness the strength of their friendship.Sr: Недеље које су долазиле, Ана и Никола су учили заједно испод трешњиног дрвета на Калемегдану.En: In the weeks that followed, Ana and Nikola studied together under the cherry tree in Kalemegdan.Sr: Ана се све више концентрисала на своје студије, а Никола је научио да се опусти уз чаврљање и смех.En: Ana focused more and more on her studies, and Nikola learned to relax with chatting and laughter.Sr: Ускоро су се процеси интеграције испита и опуштања спојили у лепу врсту прилике.En: Soon, the processes of integrating exams and relaxation blended into a beautiful opportunity.Sr: Када су испити завршени, обоје су изашли из амфитеатра са осећајем тријумфа.En: When the exams were over, both emerged from the amphitheater with a sense of triumph.Sr: Никола је добио стипендију, а Ана је успела да успешо заврши без напуштања свог друштвеног живота.En: Nikola received the scholarship, and Ana successfully completed her studies without abandoning her social life.Sr: Научили су да за достигнућа није увек потребно одрицање, већ добра организација и подршка пријатеља.En: They learned that achievement doesn't always require sacrifice, but rather good organization and the support of friends.Sr: Од тог дана, пролеће у Калемегдану за њих је било симбол нових почетака и лепоте пријатељства који их носи кроз најтеже изазове.En: From that day on, spring in Kalemegdan symbolized new beginnings and the beauty of friendship that carried them through the toughest challenges. Vocabulary Words:magical: магичанblossoms: цветовиfortress: тврђавеharmony: хармонијиvibrant: живописномlush: бујнимgreenery: зелениломboundaries: границаupcoming: предстојећимscholarship: стипендијуhesitations: колебањаtestament: сведокtense: напетоdistract: одвратиsink: тонућиuncertainty: несигурностиpondered: замислилаskepticism: сумњичавостsincere: искренуburden: теретharness: искориститиintegrating: интеграцијеtriumph: тријумфаemerged: изалиisolation: изолованоopportunity: приликеsacrifice: одрицањеorganization: организацијаsupport: подршкаchallenges: изазове

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Cherry Blossom Chronicles: Trust, Instincts & Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-04-26-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 桜の花が舞い落ちる春の日、りなが目を覚ますと、楽しみにしていた日がやってきました。En: On a spring day when sakura petals fluttered down, Rina woke up to find that the day she had been looking forward to had finally arrived.Ja: 今日は桜祭りの日です。En: Today was the day of the sakura matsuri, the cherry blossom festival.Ja: りなは弟の海斗と親友のゆきと一緒にお祭りへ行くことになっています。En: りな was going to the festival with her little brother Kaito and her best friend Yuki.Ja: お祭りの会場は賑やかです。En: The festival venue was lively.Ja: 屋台が並び、美味しそうなお菓子や可愛らしい工芸品がところ狭しと置かれています。En: Stalls lined up, offering delicious-looking sweets and charming crafts packed closely together.Ja: 桜の花びらがふんわりと風に乗って舞い、空気には甘い香りが漂っています。En: Cherry blossom petals gently rode the wind, and the air was filled with a sweet fragrance.Ja: みんなで美しい桜を楽しみながら歩いていると、突然海斗が姿を消しました。En: As they walked, enjoying the beautiful cherry blossoms, 海斗 suddenly disappeared.Ja: 「海斗？」りなは辺りを見回しますが、弟の姿がありません。En: “海斗?” りな looked around, but her brother was nowhere to be seen.Ja: ちょこちょこと冒険好きな海斗が、どこかへ行ってしまったようです。En: It seemed like adventurous little 海斗 had wandered off somewhere.Ja: 「海斗を探さなきゃ。」りなはすぐに動き始めます。En: “We have to find 海斗.” りな sprang into action.Ja: ゆきも心配そうな顔をしていますが、なぜか気まずそうに視線をそらします。En: ゆき looked worried but for some reason awkwardly averted his gaze.Ja: りなは祭りの人混みに逆らうように進みますが、なかなか進みません。En: りな tried to move against the crowd at the festival, but she wasn't getting far.Ja: ゆきに「何か知っているなら教えて」と尋ねると、彼は少し考えて言います。「あそこに行ってみよう。」En: When she asked ゆき if he knew anything, he thought for a moment and said, "Let's try going there."Ja: ゆきの言う場所に向かいますが、そこには何もありません。En: They headed to the place ゆき suggested, but there was nothing there.Ja: りなは直感で別の道に進むことに決めました。En: Trusting her intuition, りな decided to take a different path.Ja: 「私の感を信じてみよう。」りなは少しずつ人々をかきわけて、隅っこの静かな場所にたどり着きます。En: "I'll trust my instincts." Slowly, she made her way through the crowd and arrived at a quiet corner.Ja: すると、そこに海斗がいました！彼は不思議そうな顔をしています。En: There she found 海斗! He had a puzzled look on his face.Ja: 「ここでなにしてたの？」りなが尋ねると、海斗は恥ずかしそうに「迷子になったんだ」と言います。En: “What were you doing here?” りな asked, and 海斗 replied sheepishly, “I got lost.”Ja: その時、ゆきが近づいてきます。En: At that moment, ゆき approached them.Ja: 「実は、一緒に探してたんだ。ごめん。」ゆきは優しい笑顔で胸の内を明かします。En: “Actually, I was searching with you all along. I'm sorry.” ゆき revealed his heart with a gentle smile.Ja: りなは安心して大きく息を吐きました。「海斗が無事で良かった。でも、私の直感を信じて良かった。」En: りな breathed a sigh of relief. "I'm glad 海斗 is safe. But I'm also glad I trusted my instincts."Ja: 祭りは終わりかけていましたが、りなの心は温かいもので満ちていました。En: The festival was coming to an end, but りな's heart was filled with warmth.Ja: ゆきのことも、もっと理解できた気がします。En: She felt she understood ゆき more too.Ja: この日、りなは自分の直感と友達を信じる大切さを学んだのです。En: On this day, りな learned the importance of trusting her intuition and her friends.Ja: そして、再び三人で賑やかな祭りを楽しむのでした。En: And once again, the three of them enjoyed the lively festival.Ja: 春の風に乗って、桜の花びらが優しく舞っていました。En: Riding the spring breeze, cherry blossom petals gently danced in the air. Vocabulary Words:fluttered: 舞い落ちるvenue: 会場lively: 賑やかstalls: 屋台fragrance: 香りdisappeared: 姿を消しましたadventurous: 冒険好きなintuition: 直感instincts: 感gaze: 視線averted: そらしますcrowd: 人混みtrusting: 信じてquiet corner: 隅っこの静かな場所puzzled: 不思議そうなsheepishly: 恥ずかしそうにrevealed: 明かしますbreathed a sigh of relief: 大きく息を吐きましたwarmth: 温かいimportance: 大切さtrust: 信じるbreeze: 風petals: 花びらgently: 優しくwandered: どこかへ行ってしまったsuggested: 言うpacked closely: ところ狭しとenjoying: 楽しみながらawkwardly: 気まずそうにoffered: 並び

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: A Day of Friendship, Reflection, and Spring's Embrace Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-04-24-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: रूपहले सूरज की किरणें हुमायूँ के मकबरे पर पड़ रही थीं, जिससे उसका भव्य रूप और भी चमक रहा था।En: The silvery rays of the sun were falling on Humayun's Tomb, making its majestic form even more radiant.Hi: चारों ओर वसंत के रंग-बिरंगे फूल खिले थे, और हरियाली ने माहौल को जादुई बना दिया था।En: All around, the colorful flowers of spring were in bloom, and the greenery had created a magical atmosphere.Hi: उठती हुई नमाज़ की आवाज़ वातावरण में एक नई ऊर्जा भर रही थी।En: The rising sound of the namaz in the air was filling the environment with a new energy.Hi: अनया, कबीर और मीरा ने मिलकर गाँधी रुग्णालय के बाग में एक प्यारा सा कोना चुना।En: Anaya, Kabir, and Meera together chose a lovely corner in the garden of Gandhi Hospital.Hi: आज का दिन खास था - वसंत की शुरुआत और रमज़ान का स्वागत।En: Today was a special day - the beginning of spring and the welcome of Ramadan.Hi: इस मौके पर उन्होंने एक पिकनिक का आयोजन किया।En: On this occasion, they organized a picnic.Hi: अनया शांत लग रही थी, पर उसके दिल में उथल-पुथल मची थी।En: Anaya seemed calm, but there was turmoil in her heart.Hi: उसके मन में नौकरी के साक्षात्कार का डर था जो अगले सप्ताह होने वाला था।En: She was anxious about the job interview scheduled for the next week.Hi: कबीर अपने कैमरे के साथ मग्न था, एक अद्वितीय तस्वीर कैद करने की कोशिश में।En: Kabir was engrossed with his camera, trying to capture a unique photograph.Hi: लेकिन भीड़भाड़ के कारण उसे परेशानी हो रही थी।En: But the crowd was making it difficult for him.Hi: वो मुस्कुराकर बोला, "दुनिया को इस खूबसूरती का एहसास होना चाहिए, क्या तुम लोग मेरी फोटो में परेशान करने का रिकॉर्ड तोड़ोगे?"En: Smiling, he said, "The world should appreciate this beauty, can you all set a new record for not disturbing my photos?"Hi: मीरा हर चीज़ को व्यवस्थित रखने में जुटी थी।En: Meera was busy keeping everything organized.Hi: उसने सभी की पसंदीदा चीज़ें खाने के लिए लाई थी।En: She had brought everyone's favorite items to eat.Hi: "चलो, पहले कुछ खा लेते हैं, फिर तुम लोग अपने-अपने काम में लग सकते हो," उसने सुझाव दिया।En: "Come on, let's eat something first, then you all can continue with your tasks," she suggested.Hi: अनया अब तक अपनी चिंताओं को छिपाए बैठी थी।En: Anaya had been sitting quietly, hiding her worries.Hi: लेकिन जब कबीर ने कहा, "अनया, तुम आज इतनी शांत क्यों हो?" उसका दिल भारी हो गया।En: But when Kabir asked, "Anaya, why are you so quiet today?" her heart felt heavy.Hi: उसने धीरे से अपनी हिम्मत जुटाई और बोली, "मुझे साक्षात्कार की चिंता हो रही है। मैं सोच रही थी कि क्या मैं इस काम के लिए तैयार हूँ?"En: She slowly gathered her courage and said, "I'm worried about the interview. I was wondering if I'm ready for this job."Hi: मीरा ने उसका हाथ थामा और कहा, "हम सब तुम्हें जानते हैं और जानते हैं कि तुम कितनी मेहनती हो। सब अच्छा होगा, बस खुद पर भरोसा करो।"En: Meera held her hand and said, "We all know you and know how hardworking you are. Everything will be fine, just trust yourself."Hi: कबीर ने मुस्कुराते हुए कहा, "तुम्हारे दिमाग को जितना दबाव दोगी, वो उतना ही उलझेगा। जानती हो, ये वक़्त हमारी दोस्ती का जश्न मनाने का है।"En: Kabir smiled and said, "The more pressure you put on your mind, the more it will get tangled. You know, it's time to celebrate our friendship."Hi: अनया को अपने दोस्तों से हिम्मत मिली। उसने कहा, "ठीक है, अब हम सब पिकनिक का आनंद लेंगे।" उसे अपनी चिंता कम होती महसूस हुई।En: Buoyed by her friends, Anaya said, "Alright, now we will all enjoy the picnic." She felt her worries easing.Hi: दोपहर धूप में अब मुलायम धुंधलका सा आ गया था।En: The afternoon sun had now softened to a gentle dusk.Hi: कबीर ने आख़िरकार एक शानदार तस्वीर ले ली और सबको दिखाते हुए गर्व से कहा, "देखो, ये है हमारा खूबसूरत दिन।"En: Kabir finally captured a stunning photo and proudly showed it to everyone, saying, "Look, this is our beautiful day."Hi: सबने उस तस्वीर को देख सराहना की और हंसी-मज़ाक के बीच दिन ढलने लगा।En: Everyone admired the photo, and amidst laughter and jokes, the day began to fade.Hi: अनाया ने महसूस किया कि दोस्तों के साथ साझा करने से उसका बोझ हल्का हो गया था।En: Anaya realized that sharing with friends had lightened her burden.Hi: दोस्तों का समर्थन उसके लिए एक नई ऊर्जा बन गया।En: Her friends' support became a new source of energy for her.Hi: हुमायूँ के मकबरे के शानदार परिदृश्य में उसके दिल की धड़कन पहले से कहीं अधिक शांत थी।En: In the magnificent landscape of Humayun's Tomb, her heartbeat was calmer than ever before. Vocabulary Words:silvery: रूपहलेrays: किरणेंmajestic: भव्यradiant: चमकदारgreenery: हरियालीatmosphere: माहौलturmoil: उथल-पुथलanxious: चिंतितengrossed: मग्नcapture: कैदunique: अद्वितीयdisturbing: परेशानorganized: व्यवस्थितsuggested: सुझाव दियाheavy: भारीcourage: हिम्मतtrust: भरोसाpressure: दबावtangled: उलझेcelebrate: जश्न मनानाbuoyed: हिम्मत मिलीsoftened: मुलायमgentle: धुंधलकाstunning: शानदारadmired: सराहनाburden: बोझsupport: समर्थनheartbeat: धड़कनcalmer: शांतlandscape: परिदृश्य

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Unexpected Selfies and Surprising Friendships in Oslo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-04-22-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Lars sto på taket til Operahuset i Oslo.En: Lars stood on the roof of the Operahuset in Oslo.No: Det var en solrik vårdag, og fjorden glitret i sollyset.En: It was a sunny spring day, and the fjord glittered in the sunlight.No: Han hadde hørt at hans favoritt opera sanger skulle opptre der.En: He had heard that his favorite opera singer was going to perform there.No: Han var spent og klar med sin smarttelefon for en selfie.En: He was excited and ready with his smartphone for a selfie.No: Ingrid og Oskar, hans venner, sto ved siden av ham.En: Ingrid and Oskar, his friends, stood next to him.No: Ingrid så skeptisk på Lars.En: Ingrid looked skeptically at Lars.No: "Er du sikker på at han er her i dag?En: "Are you sure he's here today?"No: " spurte hun.En: she asked.No: "Ja, ja!En: "Yes, yes!"No: " svarte Lars ivrig og veivet med armen.En: replied Lars eagerly, waving his arm.No: "Jeg leste det på en blogg.En: "I read it on a blog.No: Det blir episk!En: It's going to be epic!"No: "Plutselig så Lars en mann med mørk jakke og solbriller.En: Suddenly, Lars saw a man in a dark jacket and sunglasses.No: Han så akkurat ut som sangeren!En: He looked just like the singer!No: Lars kunne nesten ikke tro det.En: Lars could hardly believe it.No: Han glødet av spenning og klappet Oskar på skulderen.En: He glowed with excitement and patted Oskar on the shoulder.No: "Der er han!En: "There he is!No: Se, se!En: Look, look!"No: "Lars gikk bort til mannen.En: Lars went over to the man.No: "Hei!En: "Hi!No: Unnskyld meg," sa han med et stort smil.En: Excuse me," he said with a big smile.No: "Jeg er stor fan!En: "I'm a big fan!No: Kan jeg få ta en selfie med deg?En: Can I take a selfie with you?No: Jeg elsket din siste forestilling.En: I loved your last performance."No: "Mannen lo litt forvirret, men spilte med.En: The man laughed, a little confused, but played along.No: "Ja, selvfølgelig!En: "Yes, of course!"No: " svarte han, lente seg ned mot Lars for et bilde.En: he replied, bending down towards Lars for a picture.No: Ingrid og Oskar sto og så på.En: Ingrid and Oskar stood and watched.No: Oskar begynte å fnise litt.En: Oskar started to giggle a bit.No: "Han ligner virkelig, men jeg tror ikke det er han," hvisket Oskar til Ingrid.En: "He really looks like him, but I don't think it's him," Oskar whispered to Ingrid.No: "Du kan ha rett," svarte Ingrid med et smil.En: "You might be right," replied Ingrid with a smile.No: Mens Lars og mannen poserte for bildet, kom en annen turist bort.En: As Lars and the man posed for the picture, another tourist came over.No: "Å, John!En: "Oh, John!No: Der er du!En: There you are!No: Trodde du hadde mistet meg," sa turisten.En: Thought I'd lost you," said the tourist.No: Mannen som Lars hadde tatt bilde med, la ut en stor latter.En: The man Lars had taken a picture with let out a big laugh.No: "Å, beklager, min venn.En: "Oh, sorry, my friend.No: Jeg er bare en turist.En: I'm just a tourist.No: Jeg heter John, og ikke en operasanger!En: My name is John, not an opera singer!"No: "Lars skjønte hva som hadde skjedd.En: Lars realized what had happened.No: Først ble han litt flau, men så begynte han å le.En: At first, he was a bit embarrassed, but then he started to laugh.No: "Det må være den beste spøken i dag!En: "That must be the best joke of the day!"No: " sa han.En: he said.No: John lo også.En: John laughed too.No: "Glad jeg kunne være med.En: "Glad I could join in.No: Du har en morsom historie nå.En: You have a funny story now."No: "Lars skjønte noe viktig.En: Lars realized something important.No: Selv om det ikke var hans idol, hadde han fortsatt laget en fin forbindelse med en ny venn.En: Even though it wasn't his idol, he had still made a nice connection with a new friend.No: De tok en siste selfie sammen, med alle fire.En: They took one last selfie together, with all four.No: Solen skinte sterkt, og fjorden fortsatte å glitre bak dem.En: The sun shone brightly, and the fjord continued to sparkle behind them.No: "Livet er fullt av overraskelser," sa Ingrid, "og det gjør det bare mer spennende.En: "Life is full of surprises," said Ingrid, "and it just makes it more exciting."No: "På vei ned fra Operataket, skjønte Lars at humor og vennskap var de beste minnene man kunne ta med seg hjem.En: On the way down from the Operataket, Lars realized that humor and friendship were the best memories one could take home. Vocabulary Words:roof: taketfjord: fjordenglittered: glitretopera singer: opera sangerskeptically: skeptiskeagerly: ivrigepic: episkdark jacket: mørk jakkesunglasses: solbrillerexcited: spenningselfie: selfieconfused: forvirretgiggle: fnisewhispered: hvisketposed: poserterealized: skjønteembarrassed: flaujoke: spøkenlaughter: latteridol: idolfriendship: vennskapsparkle: glitresurprises: overraskelsermemories: minnertourist: turistconnection: forbindelsebrightly: sterktopera house: operahusperformance: forestillingsmile: smile

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Mysteries of an Old Church: Unearthing Hidden Stories Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-04-15-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A nap sugarai gyengéden áttörtek a virágzó fák lombjai között, megvilágítva az elhagyatott régi templomot.En: The sun's rays gently broke through the branches of the blooming trees, illuminating the abandoned old church.Hu: A tavaszi szellő frissen töltötte meg a levegőt, a fülemülék éneke átszőtte a levegőt az ünnepi harangok hangjával.En: The spring breeze filled the air freshly, and the song of the nightingales wove through the air along with the sound of the festive bells.Hu: Húsvét vasárnap volt.En: It was Easter Sunday.Hu: Judit izgatottan, de kicsit izzadó tenyérrel lépett a templomhoz vezető ösvényre.En: Judit stepped onto the path leading to the church, feeling excited but with slightly sweaty palms.Hu: Mellette Gréta, legjobb barátnője, már régóta várta ezt az alkalmat.En: Next to her was Gréta, her best friend, who had been waiting for this occasion for a long time.Hu: "Azt mondják, van egy rejtett fal a templomban, amit még nem fedeztek fel," motyogta Judit, bár szemei csillogtak.En: "They say there's a hidden wall in the church that hasn't been discovered yet," Judit muttered, although her eyes sparkled.Hu: Gréta csak mosolygott.En: Gréta just smiled.Hu: Tudta, hogy ez a nap különleges lesz.En: She knew this day would be special.Hu: A kis csapat, különböző önkéntesekből állva, kedvesen üdvözölte őket.En: The small group, made up of various volunteers, greeted them kindly.Hu: Ott volt Bálint is, a mindig kalandvágyó fiatalember.En: There was Bálint too, the always adventurous young man.Hu: Judit már hallott róla, hiszen híres volt merészsége és vidám természete miatt.En: Judit had already heard of him, for he was famous for his boldness and cheerful nature.Hu: Miközben végigjárták az omladozó falakat, Bálint közeledett Judit felé.En: As they walked through the crumbling walls, Bálint approached Judit.Hu: A lány nem siette el a szavakat, de belül végtelen szenvedély tombolt benne a történelem iránt.En: She didn't rush her words, but inside, a boundless passion for history raged within her.Hu: Ahogy Gréta mesélte neki néhány nappal ezelőtt, Judit csak arra vágyott, hogy valakivel megoszthassa tudását.En: As Gréta had told her a few days ago, Judit only longed to share her knowledge with someone.Hu: "Mit szeretnél itt találni?En: "What do you hope to find here?"Hu: " érdeklődött Bálint, a gondolatait elterelve a megszokott kalandokat kereső ösztönén túl.En: asked Bálint, diverting his thoughts from his usual adventure-seeking instincts.Hu: "Valami különlegeset," válaszolta Judit, egy pillanatra megállva, hogy az ősi köveket megérintse.En: "Something special," Judit replied, pausing for a moment to touch the ancient stones.Hu: "Valamit, ami megmutatja, hogy mindennek van egy története, még ha rejtve is van.En: "Something that shows that everything has a story, even if it is hidden."Hu: "A nap előrehaladtával Gréta rávette Juditot, hogy vegyen egy mély lélegzetet és mutassa meg Bálintnak azt a rejtett szakaszt, amiről beszélt.En: As the day went on, Gréta encouraged Judit to take a deep breath and show Bálint the hidden section she had mentioned.Hu: Judit elsőre habozott, de végül úgy döntött, hogy bátor lépést tesz: meghívta Bálintot egy felfedezőútra.En: Judit hesitated at first, but finally decided to take a brave step: she invited Bálint on an exploratory journey.Hu: A templom titkos részéhez érve, amit csak Judit ismert, felfedeztek egy ősi freskót.En: Reaching the secret part of the church, known only to Judit, they discovered an ancient fresco.Hu: A freskó színeivel és alakjaival lenyűgözte őket, mindkettőjük szívét kalandvágy és csodálat járta át.En: Its colors and shapes captivated them, their hearts filled with adventure and wonder.Hu: "Ez meseszép," lehelte Bálint.En: "This is beautiful," breathed Bálint.Hu: Az őszinteség sugárzott belőle, ami bátorította Juditot.En: His sincerity shone through, encouraging Judit.Hu: "Valóban az," mosolygott Judit, érezve, hogy talán most először, megérti valaki az érzéseit.En: "It truly is," smiled Judit, feeling that perhaps, for the first time, someone understood her feelings.Hu: A freskó előtt állva beszélgettek, megosztva egymással vágyaikat és álmaikat.En: Standing before the fresco, they talked, sharing their desires and dreams.Hu: A beszélgetésük mély érzelmeket hozott felszínre, Judit és Bálint között új kapcsot teremtve.En: Their conversation brought deep emotions to the surface, creating a new bond between Judit and Bálint.Hu: A kíváncsi kalandor és a visszafogott történelemrajongó megtalálta egymást a rejtett szépség közepette.En: The curious adventurer and the reserved history enthusiast found each other amidst hidden beauty.Hu: Ahogy elhagyták a templomot, kéz a kézben haladtak az ösvényen, elmélyült beszélgetésük tovább folytatódott, a madarak dallamai és a távoli harangok kíséretében.En: As they left the church, they walked hand in hand down the path, their deep conversation continuing, accompanied by the melodies of the birds and distant bells.Hu: Judit bátorságot nyert, és végre azt érezte, hogy nem egyedül él a szenvedélyeivel.En: Judit gained courage and finally felt that she was not alone in her passions.Hu: Bálint pedig megértette, hogy az igaz kapcsolatok mélyebbek, mint bármelyik kaland.En: Bálint realized that true connections run deeper than any adventure.Hu: A virágzó fák alatt, a tavasz friss illatával körülvéve, megtalálták egymásban azt a különleges valamit, amit kerestek: a kapcsolatot, ami a közös élmények által megpecsételődött.En: Under the blooming trees, surrounded by the fresh scent of spring, they found in each other that special something they were searching for: a connection sealed by shared experiences. Vocabulary Words:rays: sugaraiblooming: virágzóabandoned: elhagyatottbreeze: szellőnightingales: fülemülékoccasion: alkalmatmuttered: motyogtasparkled: csillogtakadventurous: kalandvágyóboldness: merészségecrumbling: omladozódiverting: elterelveinstincts: ösztönénancient: ősifresco: freskótcaptivated: lenyűgözteboundless: végtelenpassion: szenvedélyhesitated: habozottsincerity: őszinteségbond: kapcsotenthusiast: történelemrajongóreserved: visszafogotthidden: rejtettexploratory: felfedezőjourney: útconnection: kapcsolatotsealed: megpecsételődöttshared: közösilluminating: megvilágítva

Fluent Fiction - Korean: From Overload to Laughter: Jinwoo's Cabbage Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-04-15-22-34-01-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 봄날, 남대문 시장은 활기가 넘쳤다.En: On a spring day, Namdaemun Market was bustling with energy.Ko: 칸칸마다 알록달록한 상점들이 줄지어 섰고, 공기는 길거리 음식과 사람들이 흥정하는 소리로 가득 찼다.En: Rows of vibrant stores were lined up in each stall, and the air was filled with the scent of street food and the sound of people bargaining.Ko: 대학교 학생 진우는 친구들에게 멋진 저녁 식사를 준비하고 싶었다.En: Daehakgyo student Jinwoo wanted to prepare a splendid dinner for his friends.Ko: 그래서 그는 시장에 나섰다.En: So he headed to the market.Ko: 진우는 늘 할인 상품을 찾는 데 능숙했다.En: Jinwoo was always skillful at finding discounts.Ko: 오늘도 저렴한 재료를 찾고 있었다.En: Today, too, he was looking for affordable ingredients.Ko: 마침내 그는 혜진이라는 유명한 상인의 가게 앞에 도착했다.En: Finally, he arrived in front of the shop of a famous merchant named Hyejin.Ko: 혜진은 살갑게 웃으며 말했다, "여기 아주 좋은 거래가 있어요.En: Hyejin smiled warmly and said, "I have a very good deal here.Ko: 양배추 한 봉지에 특별한 가격을 드릴게요.En: I'll give you a special price on a bag of cabbage."Ko: "진우는 잠시 생각했다.En: Jinwoo thought for a moment.Ko: 이 양배추를 활용하면 친구들을 만족시킬 수 있는 특별한 요리를 만들 수 있을 것 같았다.En: He felt he could make a special dish to satisfy his friends using this cabbage.Ko: 게다가 가격도 싸니 놓칠 수 없었다.En: Moreover, the price was too good to pass up.Ko: 그래서 그는 큰 봉지의 양배추를 샀다.En: So he purchased the large bag of cabbage.Ko: 그러나 문제는 그가 생각했던 것보다 양이 훨씬 많았다는 것이다.En: However, the problem was that it was much more than he had expected.Ko: 집으로 돌아오는 길에 진우는 이 많은 양배추로 무엇을 할지 고민했다.En: On his way back home, Jinwoo wondered what to do with all this cabbage.Ko: 마침 그의 친구 민지가 통화를 걸어왔다.En: Just then, his friend Minji called him.Ko: "진우야, 무슨 일이야?En: "What's up, Jinwoo?"Ko: " 민지는 물었다.En: asked Minji.Ko: "내가 너무 많은 양배추를 사버렸다.En: "Naega ended up buying too much cabbage.Ko: 도와줄 수 있어?En: Can you help?"Ko: " 진우는 민지에게 설명했다.En: Jinwoo explained to Minji.Ko: 민지는 웃음을 감추며 말했다, "그럼 우리 김치를 만들어 보자!En: Minji concealed a laugh and said, "Then let's make some kimchi!Ko: 요즘 부처님 오신 날도 다가오고 있으니 좋은 생각이야.En: With Buddha's Birthday approaching, it's a great idea."Ko: " 진우는 김치 요리법을 떠올리며 민지의 제안에 동의했다.En: Jinwoo remembered the recipe for kimchi and agreed to Minji's suggestion.Ko: 그들은 주방을 가득 채운 양배추 앞에서 김치 만들기를 시작했다.En: They began making kimchi with the cabbage filling up the kitchen.Ko: 하지만 현실은 쉽지 않았다.En: But the reality was not easy.Ko: 절임부터 양념까지 모든 게 서툴렀다.En: From salting to seasoning, everything was clumsy.Ko: 그러나 빠르게 혼란스러움은 재미로 바뀌었다.En: However, the initial confusion quickly turned into fun.Ko: 결국 저녁 식사 시간, 친구들이 온통 양배추 이야기로 둘러싸여 웃음을 참지 못했다.En: By dinner time, their friends were surrounded by stories about cabbage, unable to hold back their laughter.Ko: 민지가 말했다, "생각보다 맛있다!En: Minji remarked, "It tastes better than expected!Ko: 우리 정말 많은 김치를 만들었네.En: We really made a lot of kimchi."Ko: " 친구들은 진우와 민지가 만든 김치를 맛보며 즐거운 시간을 보냈다.En: The friends enjoyed the kimchi made by Jinwoo and Minji, sharing a delightful time.Ko: 그날 밤 진우는 마침내 배운 것을 깨달았다.En: That night, Jinwoo finally realized what he had learned.Ko: 예상치 못한 실수는 때때로 훌륭한 경험으로 바뀔 수 있다.En: Unforeseen mistakes can sometimes turn into wonderful experiences.Ko: 그리고 모든 일이 완벽할 필요는 없다는 것, 때로는 실수도 괜찮고 웃을 수 있다는 것.En: And not everything needs to be perfect; it's okay to make mistakes and laugh at them.Ko: 진우와 친구들은 그 날을 오래도록 기억하며 또 다른 이야기를 만들기 위해 모였다.En: Jinwoo and his friends cherished that day and gathered to create another story to remember for a long time. Vocabulary Words:bustling: 활기가 넘치는vibrant: 알록달록한bargaining: 흥정하는splendid: 멋진skillful: 능숙한affordable: 저렴한merchant: 상인warmly: 살갑게deal: 거래special: 특별한satisfy: 만족시킬concealed: 감춘approaching: 다가오고recipe: 요리법seasoning: 양념clumsy: 서툴렀다confusion: 혼란스러움reality: 현실delightful: 즐거운cherished: 기억했다unforeseen: 예상치 못한wonderful: 훌륭한experience: 경험perfect: 완벽하다mistakes: 실수gathered: 모였다splendid: 멋진affordable: 저렴한merchants: 상인cherished: 기억했다

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Sakura Blossoms and New Beginnings: A Serendipitous Meeting Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-04-04-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 春の日差しが優しく輝く朝。En: It was a morning with gentle spring sunshine.Ja: 桜が満開の公園は、たくさんの人々で賑わっています。En: The park, where the sakura were in full bloom, was bustling with many people.Ja: ピンクと白の花びらが風に舞い、空を華やかに彩ります。En: Pink and white petals danced in the wind, brightly coloring the sky.Ja: 人々はピクニックシートを広げ、美しい景色を楽しんでいます。En: People spread out picnic sheets and enjoyed the beautiful scenery.Ja: 公園の一角に、若い男性がカメラを構えています。En: In one corner of the park, a young man was holding a camera.Ja: 彼の名前は大輔です。En: His name was Daisuke.Ja: 大輔は写真を撮るのが好きで、今日こそ完璧な桜の写真を撮りたいと考えています。En: Daisuke loved taking photos and was determined to capture the perfect photo of the sakura today.Ja: しかし、彼は少し内気で、周りの人たちに声をかけるのは得意ではありません。En: However, he was a bit shy and not very good at starting conversations with the people around him.Ja: 少し離れたところで、花という名の明るい女性が友達と一緒に桜を楽しんでいます。En: A little distance away, a cheerful woman named Hana was enjoying the sakura with her friends.Ja: 花は最近この街に引っ越してきたばかりで、友達と一緒でもどこか孤独を感じています。En: Hana had recently moved to this city and felt somewhat lonely, even when she was with her friends.Ja: 彼女は新しい出会いを求めています。En: She was seeking new connections.Ja: 大輔はカメラのレンズ越しに、少し離れたところでスケッチをしている花を見つけました。En: Daisuke, through his camera lens, noticed Hana sketching the sakura a short distance away.Ja: 彼女は一人で桜をスケッチしており、なんとなく彼と同じ気持ちを持っていることを感じました。En: She was sketching alone, and he somehow felt that she shared the same feelings as him.Ja: 大輔は勇気を出して、彼女に近づいて声をかけました。En: Daisuke gathered his courage and approached her to strike up a conversation.Ja: 「こんにちは、桜のスケッチ素敵ですね。」大輔は少し緊張しながら言いました。En: "Hello, your sakura sketch is lovely," Daisuke said, a bit nervously.Ja: 「ありがとう、あなたのカメラも素敵ですね。」花は笑顔で答えました。En: "Thank you, your camera is wonderful too," Hana replied with a smile.Ja: その時、風が強く吹いて桜が揺れ始めました。En: At that moment, a strong wind blew, making the sakura sway.Ja: 大輔はシャッターチャンスを逃したくなくて、焦っています。En: Daisuke was anxious not to miss the photo opportunity.Ja: すると、花が優しく「枝を抑えておきましょうか？」と言い、彼を手伝いました。En: Then, Hana gently offered, "Shall I hold the branch for you?" and lent him a hand.Ja: 二人は協力して、美しい瞬間を写真に収めることができました。En: Together, they managed to capture the beautiful moment in a photo.Ja: 写真を見て、二人とも笑顔になります。En: Looking at the picture, they both smiled.Ja: その笑顔をきっかけに、自然と会話が弾みました。En: That smile became the catalyst for a natural flow of conversation.Ja: 写真や桜、そしてお互いのことを話しました。En: They talked about photography, sakura, and about each other.Ja: 時間が経つのも忘れ、彼らは楽しいひとときを過ごしました。En: They lost track of time and enjoyed a delightful moment together.Ja: 別れる時、連絡先を交換し、また一緒に街の隠れた庭園を探しに行く約束をしました。En: When it was time to part, they exchanged contact information and promised to meet again to explore hidden gardens in the city.Ja: 大輔はこれまでとは違う自分を感じていました。En: Daisuke felt like he was a different person.Ja: 人とのつながりの大切さを知り、彼は心を開くことができました。En: He learned the importance of connecting with others and was able to open his heart.Ja: 花も新しい友達を見つけ、この街が少しずつ自分の居場所になっていくことを感じました。En: Hana found a new friend and felt that this city was slowly becoming her place.Ja: 桜の花びらがひらひらと舞う中、彼らの出会いは新しい友情と愛の始まりとなりました。En: With the sakura petals fluttering in the air, their meeting marked the beginning of a new friendship and love.Ja: 春の公園は、二人を優しく送り出しました。En: The spring park gently sent them off. Vocabulary Words:gentle: 優しくbustling: 賑わっていますpetals: 花びらdanced: 舞いscenery: 景色corner: 一角capture: 撮りたいshy: 内気determined: 考えていますcheerful: 明るいlonely: 孤独noticed: 見つけましたsketching: スケッチしてcourage: 勇気nervously: 緊張しながらanxious: 焦っていますopportunity: チャンスlend: 手伝いましたcatalyst: きっかけdelightful: 楽しいexplore: 探しhidden: 隠れたimportance: 大切さconnecting: つながりopen his heart: 心を開くfluttering: ひらひらと舞うmarked: 始まりfriendship: 友情gentle: 優しくsend off: 送り出しました

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Ancient Ruins and the Strength of Companionship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-02-19-23-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Les pedres antigues d'Empúries s'il·luminaven sota la llum clara de l'hivern.En: The ancient stones of Empúries illuminated under the clear winter light.Ca: Els rajos del sol acariciaven les ruïnes, creant ombres llargues i misterioses.En: The rays of the sun caressed the ruins, creating long and mysterious shadows.Ca: Era un lloc on la història parlava i esperava que algú l'escoltés.En: It was a place where history spoke and waited for someone to listen.Ca: Joana, una historiadora apassionada, caminava atentament per les restes.En: Joana, a passionate historian, walked attentively through the remains.Ca: Els seus ulls brillaven d'excitació, buscant rastres dels antics habitants grecs i romans.En: Her eyes shone with excitement, searching for traces of the ancient Greek and Roman inhabitants.Ca: Al seu costat, Pere, un guia local, parlava amb la seva veu calmada i assabentada.En: Beside her, Pere, a local guide, spoke with his calm and knowledgeable voice.Ca: Explicava històries del poble antic, de com els mercaders comerciaven a l'actual plaça i de les batalles llunyanes al mar.En: He told stories of the ancient village, of how the merchants traded in what is now the square and of the distant sea battles.Ca: Montse, amiga de Joana, observava tot amb curiositat, assegurant-se que Joana no es perdés massa en la seva fascinació.En: Montse, a friend of Joana, observed everything with curiosity, making sure Joana didn't get too lost in her fascination.Ca: Tot d'una, mentre Joana intentava pujar a una pedra més alta, es va torçar el turmell.En: Suddenly, as Joana tried to climb a taller stone, she twisted her ankle.Ca: El dolor la va obligar a seure immediatament.En: The pain forced her to sit down immediately.Ca: Va voler continuar, però el dolor era fort.En: She wanted to continue, but the pain was strong.Ca: Tanmateix, li feia vergonya demanar ajuda.En: Nonetheless, she was embarrassed to ask for help.Ca: Pere i Montse es van acostar ràpidament.En: Pere and Montse quickly approached.Ca: "Joana, estàs bé?En: "Joana, are you okay?"Ca: " va preguntar Montse amb preocupació.En: asked Montse with concern.Ca: Joana somrigué, volent mostrar força.En: Joana smiled, wanting to show strength.Ca: "Només és un petit contratemps, res important", digué tractant de dissimular.En: "It's just a minor setback, nothing important," she said, trying to hide it.Ca: Pere va veure que el terreny es feia més complicat més endavant.En: Pere saw that the terrain became more complicated further ahead.Ca: "Aquest camí pot ser perillós, especialment amb el turmell així", advertí.En: "This path can be dangerous, especially with your ankle like that," he warned.Ca: Joana es va adonar de la seva obstinació.En: Joana realized her stubbornness.Ca: Mirà als seus amics, i finalment va admetre: "Crec que necessito ajuda.En: She looked at her friends, and finally admitted: "I think I need help.Ca: No puc continuar sola.En: I can't continue alone."Ca: "En aquell moment, Montse somrigué i digué: "Som aquí per això.En: In that moment, Montse smiled and said, "That's why we're here."Ca: " Pere, amb la seva experiència, li va oferir un suport ferm mentre Montse l'ajudava a caminar.En: Pere, with his experience, offered her a steady support while Montse helped her walk.Ca: A pas lent però segur, van poder continuar l'exploració.En: At a slow but steady pace, they were able to continue the exploration.Ca: Joana aviat es va sentir més confortable, agraint la companyia i el suport.En: Joana soon felt more comfortable, grateful for the company and support.Ca: Com es movien pels camins intricats, va començar a veure les ruïnes amb uns altres ulls.En: As they moved through the intricate paths, she began to see the ruins with different eyes.Ca: Quan el dia va acabar, Joana va comprendre una cosa important: no sempre calia ser forta sola.En: When the day ended, Joana understood something important: one doesn't always have to be strong alone.Ca: Hi ha una gran fortalesa en admetre les pròpies vulnerabilitats i recolzar-se en els altres.En: There is great strength in admitting one's vulnerabilities and leaning on others.Ca: I així, amb les mans agafades de Pere i Montse, va descobrir no només les històries antigues, sinó també la bellesa de la companyonia.En: And so, with Pere and Montse's hands held, she discovered not only the ancient stories but also the beauty of companionship.Ca: El sol es posava, llançant una última llum càlida sobre les ruïnes, mentre l'equip es dirigia cap al camí de retorn.En: The sun set, casting a final warm light over the ruins, as the team headed back down the path. Vocabulary Words:the stones: les pedresancient: antiguesthe ruins: les ruïnesto caress: acariciarthe shadows: les ombresto speak: parlarattentively: atentamentthe remains: les restesshone: brillaventraces: rastreshistorians: historiadoraguides: guiaknowledgeable: assabentadamerchants: mercadersbattles: batallesto twist: torçarthe ankle: el turmellto hide: dissimularthe terrain: el terrenydangerous: perillósthe path: el camíto admit: admetreobstinacy: obstinaciósupport: suportslow: lentintricate: intricatsvulnerabilities: vulnerabilitatscompanionship: companyoniathe team: l'equipthe journey: el camí de retorn

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Astrid's Snowbound Quest: Discovering Strength & the Past Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-02-19-23-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Visby ruiner låg framför henne, täckta av vinterens vita mantel.En: The Visby ruins lay before her, covered in winter's white mantle.Sv: Astrid drog jackan tätare kring kroppen när den kalla vinden svepte genom de gamla stenstrukturerna.En: Astrid pulled her jacket tighter around her body as the cold wind swept through the ancient stone structures.Sv: Hennes hjärta bultade av förväntan.En: Her heart pounded with anticipation.Sv: Hon hade hört berättelsen om en artefakt, begravd djupt i denna ruin, och hon var fast besluten att hitta den.En: She had heard the story of an artifact, buried deep within these ruins, and she was determined to find it.Sv: Bakom henne, flera steg bort, hade Kajsa och Björn väntat.En: Behind her, several steps away, Kajsa and Björn had been waiting.Sv: Men nu var hon ensam.En: But now she was alone.Sv: Kajsa hade återvänt till bilen för att vila, och Björn hade sagt att han skulle komma tillbaka senare.En: Kajsa had returned to the car to rest, and Björn had said he would come back later.Sv: Astrid hade fortsatt ensam.En: Astrid had continued alone.Sv: Hon kände sig stark, trots att hennes kroniska sjukdom ibland gjorde henne svag.En: She felt strong, even though her chronic illness sometimes made her weak.Sv: Plötsligt kände hon en bekant smärta.En: Suddenly, she felt a familiar pain.Sv: Det började med ett sting i magen och spred sig snabbt.En: It began with a stab in her stomach and spread quickly.Sv: Hon satte sig ner på en kall sten, försökte kontrollera andningen.En: She sat down on a cold stone, trying to control her breathing.Sv: "Inte nu", viskade hon för sig själv.En: "Not now," she whispered to herself.Sv: Snön föll sakta omkring henne, men började snart öka i takt och blev till en snöstorm.En: The snow fell slowly around her but soon began to pick up pace and turned into a snowstorm.Sv: Astrid visste att hon borde återvända, men något inom henne hindrade henne.En: Astrid knew she should go back, but something inside her stopped her.Sv: Hon tänkte på alla timmar av forskning, alla kartor hon studerat.En: She thought of all the hours of research, all the maps she had studied.Sv: Den här chansen kanske aldrig skulle komma igen.En: This chance might never come again.Sv: Hon såg något blänka i snön, nära en gammal mur.En: She saw something glinting in the snow, near an old wall.Sv: Smärtan försvagades av adrenalin och hon kämpade sig upp.En: The pain was dampened by adrenaline, and she struggled to her feet.Sv: Där, halvvägs begravd under snö och jord, låg artefakten - en gammal medaljong.En: There, halfway buried under snow and earth, lay the artifact—an old medallion.Sv: Astrid sträckte sig fram, men då ökade stormen till full styrka.En: Astrid reached out, but then the storm intensified to full strength.Sv: Hon kunde knappt se sina egna händer, vinden tjöt.En: She could barely see her own hands; the wind howled.Sv: Med medaljongen i handen beslöt hon sig för att söka skydd.En: With the medallion in hand, she decided to seek shelter.Sv: Smärtan var obarmhärtig, men Astrid kämpade vidare.En: The pain was relentless, but Astrid pressed on.Sv: Hon fann en öppning i en vägg, en ruinernas gamla dörröppning.En: She found an opening in a wall, an old doorway of the ruins.Sv: Där kurade hon i skydd, skyddad från vinden men inte kylan.En: There she crouched in shelter, protected from the wind but not the cold.Sv: Astrid satt där, krampaktigt hållande medaljongen.En: Astrid sat there, clutching the medallion tightly.Sv: Hennes viljestyrka började ebba ut.En: Her willpower began to ebb away.Sv: Efter vad som kändes som en evighet hörde hon en röst.En: After what felt like an eternity, she heard a voice.Sv: "Astrid!En: "Astrid!Sv: Är du där?"En: Are you there?"Sv: Det var Björn.En: It was Björn.Sv: Han hade blivit orolig när vädret försämrades och hade följt hennes spår.En: He had become worried when the weather worsened and had followed her tracks.Sv: När han nådde henne, linda de in henne i hans jacka och hjälpte henne mot bilen.En: When he reached her, he wrapped her in his jacket and helped her toward the car.Sv: Tillsammans tog de sig tillbaka till civilisationen, medaljongen säkert förpackad i hennes ryggsäck.En: Together, they made their way back to civilization, the medallion safely packed in her backpack.Sv: Några dagar senare, i ett varmt museum, överlämnade Astrid och Björn medaljongen till kuratorn.En: A few days later, in a warm museum, Astrid and Björn handed the medallion over to the curator.Sv: "Tillsammans har vi klarat det", sa Björn och log mot henne.En: "Together, we did it," said Björn, smiling at her.Sv: Astrid nickade.En: Astrid nodded.Sv: Hon hade lärt sig en viktig läxa: ibland är det okej att be om hjälp.En: She had learned an important lesson: sometimes it's okay to ask for help.Sv: Hon insåg att stora upptäckter inte alltid görs ensamma.En: She realized that great discoveries are not always made alone.Sv: Det var en ny vår i hennes liv.En: It was a new spring in her life.Sv: Tack vare vänskap hade hon funnit en styrka hon inte visste att hon hade.En: Thanks to friendship, she had found a strength she didn't know she had. Vocabulary Words:ruins: ruinermantle: mantelstone structures: stenstruktureranticipation: förväntanartifact: artefaktchronic: kroniskaillness: sjukdomstab: stingwhispered: viskadeglinting: blänkaadrenaline: adrenalinrelentless: obarmhärtigclutching: hållandewillpower: viljestyrkaebb away: ebba uteternity: evighetcurator: kuratornlesson: läxafriendship: vänskapstrength: styrkadetermined: fast beslutensnowstorm: snöstormstruggled: kämpadeshelter: skyddcrouched: kuradetracks: spårsafely: säkertcivilization: civilisationengreat discoveries: stora upptäcktermedallion: medaljong

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: A Winter Carnival Surprise: Marta and Pere's New Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-02-18-23-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: L'aire fresc de l'hivern s'impregnava d'olors delicioses mentre Marta i Pere caminaven entre les parades del Mercat de Sant Josep de la Boqueria.En: The fresh winter air was infused with delicious scents as Marta and Pere walked among the stalls of the Mercat de Sant Josep de la Boqueria.Ca: La llum del matí banyava els colors vius dels productes exposats: tomàquets vermells, taronges brillants, i cebes daurades.En: The morning light bathed the vibrant colors of the displayed products: red tomatoes, bright oranges, and golden onions.Ca: El mercat bullia de vida amb persones que compraven i venedors que anunciaven els seus articles amb energia.En: The market buzzed with life, with people shopping and vendors energetically announcing their goods.Ca: Era Carnaval, i el mercat estava ple de gent buscant ingredients especials per a les seves celebracions.En: It was Carnaval, and the market was full of people looking for special ingredients for their celebrations.Ca: Marta, amb un somriure a la cara, estava plena d'emoció.En: Marta, with a smile on her face, was full of excitement.Ca: Volia preparar un plat especial per al Carnaval, un plat que impresionés a tothom, especialment a una persona que li importava molt.En: She wanted to prepare a special dish for Carnaval, a dish that would impress everyone, especially someone who mattered a lot to her.Ca: "Pere," va dir Marta, "vull trobar els ingredients més especials.En: "Pere," said Marta, "I want to find the most special ingredients.Ca: Però és tan ple de gent avui!"En: But it's so crowded today!"Ca: Pere, el seu millor amic, la va mirar amb comprensió.En: Pere, her best friend, looked at her with understanding.Ca: Ell coneixia el mercat com el palmell de la mà.En: He knew the market like the back of his hand.Ca: "Tranquil·la, Marta," va dir Pere, "t'ajudaré a trobar tot el que necessitis."En: "Don't worry, Marta," said Pere, "I'll help you find everything you need."Ca: Van començar a passar entre les parades, cercant els ingredients més frescos.En: They started to pass between the stalls, searching for the freshest ingredients.Ca: Marta necessitava safrà, però semblava que en quedava poc.En: Marta needed saffron, but it seemed there was little left.Ca: "Aquí sol ser complicat trobar-lo durant el Carnaval," va murmurar Pere mentre focava la mirada a una petita parada al final del passadís.En: "It's usually hard to find here during Carnaval," Pere murmured as he focused his gaze on a small stall at the end of the aisle.Ca: "Aquí el podem trobar."En: "We can find it there."Ca: Amb paciència i determinació, van obrir-se camí fins a la parada i finalment van veure el safrà.En: With patience and determination, they made their way to the stall and finally saw the saffron.Ca: Marta estava encantada.En: Marta was delighted.Ca: "Moltíssimes gràcies, Pere," va dir ella amb gratitud.En: "Thank you so much, Pere," she said gratefully.Ca: Tanmateix, Pere semblava distant per un moment.En: Nonetheless, Pere seemed distant for a moment.Ca: Marta notà això.En: Marta noticed this.Ca: "Pere, estàs bé?"En: "Pere, are you okay?"Ca: Pere respirà profundament.En: Pere took a deep breath.Ca: "Marta, hi ha una cosa que t'he de dir.En: "Marta, there's something I need to tell you.Ca: He decidit anar-me'n a estudiar a l'estranger..."En: I've decided to go abroad to study..."Ca: Marta es quedà sorpresa, però ràpidament el seu rostre es suavitzà.En: Marta was surprised, but her expression quickly softened.Ca: "Oh, Pere! Això és increïble! Estic tan contenta per tu!"En: "Oh, Pere! That's amazing! I'm so happy for you!"Ca: Ell semblava alleujat amb la seva reacció.En: He seemed relieved by her reaction.Ca: "Tenia por de dir-t'ho, perquè no volia que t'afectés negativament.En: "I was afraid to tell you because I didn't want it to affect you negatively.Ca: Però sabia que havia de ser sincer amb tu."En: But I knew I had to be honest with you."Ca: Marta somrigué.En: Marta smiled.Ca: "Mira, fins i tot podem planejar un viatge perquè pugui venir a visitar-te.En: "Look, we can even plan a trip so I can come visit you.Ca: Celebraré que segueixes el teu somni."En: I'll celebrate your pursuit of your dream."Ca: Pere va assentir, emocionat pel suport de la seva amiga.En: Pere nodded, excited by his friend's support.Ca: Van sortir del mercat amb els ingredients que necessitaven, però el més important era el canvi en la seva amistat: més forta i preparada per a noves aventures.En: They left the market with the ingredients they needed, but the most important thing was the change in their friendship: stronger and ready for new adventures.Ca: Aquesta jornada al mercat es convertí en un record especial, un moment de transició i celebració tant per a Marta com per a Pere.En: This day at the market turned into a special memory, a moment of transition and celebration for both Marta and Pere.Ca: Van sortir al carrer fred de Barcelona, les butxaques plenes d'espècies i idees, preparats per al que el futur els pogués portar.En: They stepped out into the cold streets of Barcelona, their pockets full of spices and ideas, ready for whatever the future might bring. Vocabulary Words:the air: l'airefresh: frescthe winter: l'hiverndelicious: deliciosesthe stalls: les paradesthe light: la llumthe tomatoes: els tomàquetsgolden: dauradesbuzzed: bulliathe dish: el platcrowded: pleunderstanding: comprensióthe aisle: el passadísthe patience: la paciènciathe determination: la determinaciódistant: distantgrateful: amb gratitudsurprised: sorpresasoftened: suavitzàrelieved: alleujathonest: sincerthe pursuit: el seguimentabroad: a l'estrangerthe trip: el viatgethe support: el suporttransition: transiciócelebration: celebracióthe streets: els carrersthe pockets: les butxaquesthe memories: els records

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Spring Secrets: An Unforgettable Friendship Bloom in Keukenhof Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-02-17-23-34-01-nl Story Transcript:Nl: In de rustige wintermaanden van Nederland, toen de vroegrijpende krokussen hun weg naar de oppervlakte begonnen te vinden, werden de Keukenhof-tuinen een vredige plek.En: In the quiet winter months of Nederland, when the early-blooming crocuses began to find their way to the surface, the Keukenhof-gardens became a peaceful place.Nl: De bloemen waren grotendeels afwezig, maar de belofte van de lente hing in de lucht.En: The flowers were largely absent, but the promise of spring lingered in the air.Nl: Het pad was omrand met kale bomen en af en toe een hobbelige sculptuur van klatergoud.En: The path was lined with bare trees and occasionally a bumpy sculpture of gilt.Nl: Hier besloten Bram en zijn vrienden, Iris en Jasper, een middag door te brengen.En: Here, Bram and his friends, Iris and Jasper, decided to spend an afternoon.Nl: "Welkom bij Bram's bijzondere bloemtoer!"En: "Welcome to Bram's special flower tour!"Nl: kondigde Bram aan, met een brede glimlach.En: announced Bram with a broad smile.Nl: Iris lachte vrolijk.En: Iris laughed cheerfully.Nl: Jasper keek nieuwsgierig om zich heen.En: Jasper looked around curiously.Nl: "Laat maar horen, Bram," zei hij.En: "Let's hear it, Bram," he said.Nl: Deze uitnodiging was precies waar Bram op gehoopt had.En: This invitation was exactly what Bram had hoped for.Nl: Hij wilde indruk maken op zijn vrienden door de rol van gids op zich te nemen.En: He wanted to impress his friends by taking on the role of guide.Nl: Er was maar één probleem: de uitgebreide kennis van bloemen waarover hij sprak, had hij niet.En: There was just one problem: the extensive knowledge of flowers he spoke about, he did not have.Nl: "We starten hier met de majestueuze... eh...En: "We start here with the majestic... uh... Radiant Nar..." began Bram, uncertainly searching for the correct name among the signs.Nl: Stralende Nar..." begon Bram, onzeker zoekend naar de juiste naam tussen de bordjes.En: "Daffodil!"Nl: "Narcis!"En: popped in Iris.Nl: sprong Iris in.En: She looked at him with a smile.Nl: Ze keek hem aan met een glimlach.En: "Exactly, the Narcis," Bram repeated, relieved.Nl: "Precies, de Narcis," herhaalde Bram opgelucht.En: However, his confidence was fragile.Nl: Zijn zelfvertrouwen was echter fragiel.En: They continued along the winding paths, where the memory of lanterns from the past Valentine's still lingered.Nl: Ze liepen verder over de kronkelende paden, waarin nog steeds de herinnering aan lampionnen van de afgelopen Valentijn hing.En: The air was crisp, and the little suns hesitantly hid between the clouds.Nl: De lucht was fris en de zonnetjes verstopten zich weifelend tussen de wolken.En: It was strikingly quiet, yet at the same time, the place felt full of promise.Nl: Het was opvallend hoe stil het was, maar tegelijk voelde de plek vol belofte.En: "One interesting fact about the Tulip Tulipaan," Bram continued, "is that they naturally grow in..." He paused, his thoughts racing.Nl: "Eén interessante feit over de Tulip Tulipaan," vervolgde Bram, "is dat ze van nature groeien in..." Hij pauzeerde, zijn gedachten raceten.En: "In...Nl: "In...Koeweit?"En: Koeweit?"Nl: waagde hij een gok.En: he ventured a guess.Nl: Iris trok haar wenkbrauwen op.En: Iris raised her eyebrows.Nl: "Koeweit?En: "Koeweit?Nl: Bedoel je niet Turkije?"En: Don't you mean Turkije?"Nl: corrigeerde ze hem, met de glimlach van iemand die meer weet dan ze laat merken.En: she corrected him, with the smile of someone who knows more than they let on.Nl: Bram bloosde, maar hield zijn hoofd fier omhoog.En: Bram blushed, but kept his head held high.Nl: "Ah, ja, natuurlijk."En: "Ah, yes, of course."Nl: Maar zijn facade begon al te wankelen.En: But his facade was already crumbling.Nl: Uit de hoek van zijn oog zag hij Jasper sceptisch glimlachen, terwijl hij de borden las die de precieze soorten van de bloemen introduceerden.En: From the corner of his eye, he saw Jasper smiling skeptically as he read the signs introducing the precise species of flowers.Nl: "Is dat een Hyacint?"En: "Is that a Hyacinth?"Nl: vroeg Jasper plagerig.En: Jasper teased.Nl: "Uhm, zeker, natuurlijk ...En: "Uh, sure, of course...Nl: Ik bedoel, nee, dat is een Sneeuwklokje!"En: I mean, no, that is a Snowdrop!"Nl: giflichtte Bram weer, blij dat hij deze relatief simpele kon identificeren.En: Bram replied quickly, happy that he could identify this relatively simple one.Nl: Maar het was duidelijk: hij kon zichzelf niet meer verbergen achter zijn onkennis.En: But it was clear: he could no longer hide behind his lack of knowledge.Nl: Toen ze een plek bereikten waar kale takken een subtiel rasterwerk van schaduwen op de grond wierpen, stopte Bram abrupt.En: When they reached a spot where bare branches cast a subtle latticework of shadows on the ground, Bram stopped abruptly.Nl: "Oké, oké," lachte hij.En: "Okay, okay," he laughed.Nl: "Jullie snappen het.En: "You guys get it.Nl: Ik weet eigenlijk niet veel over bloemen.En: I actually don't know much about flowers.Nl: Ik wilde gewoon een goede tijd met jullie hebben."En: I just wanted to have a good time with you."Nl: Iris en Jasper barstten in lachen uit.En: Iris and Jasper burst into laughter.Nl: "Bram, we vinden het geweldig dat je het probeerde," zei Iris terwijl ze hem klopte op de schouder.En: "Bram, we love that you tried," said Iris as she patted him on the shoulder.Nl: "Precies, en wat we missen in juiste feiten, compenseren we met goed gezelschap," voegde Jasper eraan toe.En: "Exactly, and what we lack in accurate facts, we make up for in good company," added Jasper.Nl: Ze besloten samen dat het niet uitmaakte wat ze precies van bloemen wisten.En: They decided together that it didn't matter what exactly they knew about flowers.Nl: Ze genoten van de frisse lucht, de natuurlijke eenvoud van de wintertuin en de vriendschap die hen omhulde.En: They enjoyed the fresh air, the natural simplicity of the winter garden, and the friendship that enveloped them.Nl: Ze realiseerden zich dat de schoonheid van Keukenhof niet zat in de kennis van iemand, maar in de ervaring van samen zijn.En: They realized that the beauty of Keukenhof was not in someone's knowledge, but in the experience of being together.Nl: En zo leerde Bram dat het niet erg is om niet alles te weten.En: And so, Bram learned that it's not a problem to not know everything.Nl: Dat authentieke momenten belangrijker zijn dan indruk maken.En: That authentic moments are more important than making an impression.Nl: Terwijl ze zich omdraaiden naar de uitgang, voelde Bram zich opgelucht en tevreden.En: As they turned towards the exit, Bram felt relieved and satisfied.Nl: De reis was geslaagd, zonder een enkele bloem gemaakt door zijn woorden, maar door hun lachen en hun deelbare herinneringen.En: The journey was successful, not through a single flower created by his words, but through their laughter and shared memories. Vocabulary Words:quiet: rustigeblooming: vroegrijpendesurface: oppervlaktepeaceful: vredigepromise: beloftelinger: hangenlined: omrandautumn: herfstbumpy: hobbeligesculpture: sculptuurgilt: klatergoudpath: padmajestic: majestueuzeradiant: stralendeextensive: uitgebreidelanterns: lampionnencrisp: frissuns: zonnetjeshesitantly: weifelendlatticework: rasterwerkshadows: schaduwenpresence: aanwezigheidfacts: feitenfaded: vervaagdeauthentic: authentiekeventures: waagtcuriously: nieuwsgierigsmile: glimlachbroad: bredepromise: belofte

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Mysteries Unmasked: A Carnevale Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-02-09-23-34-01-it Story Transcript:It: Il villaggio di montagna era immerso in un manto di neve.En: The mountain village was wrapped in a blanket of snow.It: Le strade erano piene di maschere colorate e musica.En: The streets were filled with colorful masks and music.It: Era il Carnevale, e la gente ballava e rideva.En: It was Carnevale, and people were dancing and laughing.It: Al centro del villaggio c'era un vecchio edificio in pietra, il museo storico, dove la classe di Luca andava in gita scolastica.En: In the center of the village, there was an old stone building, the historical museum, where Luca's class was going on a school trip.It: Luca era un ragazzo curioso.En: Luca was a curious boy.It: Voleva trovare un oggetto unico per impressionare l'insegnante.En: He wanted to find a unique object to impress the teacher.It: Giulia, la sua amica timida, lo seguiva.En: Giulia, his shy friend, followed him.It: Matteo, il buffone della classe, faceva battute per nascondere le sue insicurezze.En: Matteo, the class clown, made jokes to hide his insecurities.It: Il museo era pieno di visitatori.En: The museum was full of visitors.It: Tutti ammiravano i soliti reperti: vecchi strumenti di lavoro, abiti d'epoca, e dipinti antichi.En: Everyone admired the usual artifacts: old work tools, period costumes, and ancient paintings.It: Luca, tuttavia, era deluso.En: Luca, however, was disappointed.It: Non c'era niente di speciale, niente di cui parlare.En: There was nothing special, nothing to talk about.It: Matteo continuava a interrompere la guida con i suoi scherzi, distraendo Luca.En: Matteo kept interrupting the guide with his jokes, distracting Luca.It: Mentre la classe si fermava a pranzo, Luca ebbe un'idea.En: When the class stopped for lunch, Luca had an idea.It: Avvicinandosi a Giulia, le sussurrò: "Andiamo nella sezione chiusa del museo.En: Approaching Giulia, he whispered, "Let's go to the closed section of the museum.It: Magari lì troveremo qualcosa di raro!".En: Maybe we'll find something rare there!"It: Giulia era titubante, ma l'idea di un'avventura le dava coraggio.En: Giulia was hesitant, but the idea of an adventure gave her courage.It: I due si avventurarono nel museo, passando sotto un cordone rosso che indicava "Vietato l'accesso".En: The two ventured into the museum, passing under a red cord that indicated "No entry."It: La sezione era buia e silenziosa.En: The section was dark and silent.It: Luca e Giulia si muovevano con cautela.En: Luca and Giulia moved cautiously.It: I loro occhi si illuminarono quando scoprirono una sala nascosta.En: Their eyes lit up when they discovered a hidden room.It: Al centro, una collezione di maschere di Carnevale, antiche e straordinarie.En: In the center, a collection of Carnevale masks, ancient and extraordinary.It: Erano coloratissime, brillanti: un vero tesoro.En: They were colorful, bright: a true treasure.It: Proprio in quel momento comparve Matteo.En: Just then, Matteo appeared.It: "Vi ho visti scappare, e mi sono incuriosito anch'io!"En: "I saw you sneak away, and I got curious too!"It: disse ridendo.En: he said, laughing.It: Ma la sua risata attirò l'attenzione della guida.En: But his laughter drew the attention of the guide.It: Subito, tutti e tre furono scoperti.En: Immediately, all three of them were caught.It: La guida, sebbene arrabbiata, riconobbe la curiosità di Luca.En: The guide, although angry, recognized Luca's curiosity.It: "È importante esplorare e imparare, ma sempre rispettando le regole," disse.En: "It's important to explore and learn, but always by respecting the rules," he said.It: Luca arrossì ma si sentì orgoglioso.En: Luca blushed but felt proud.It: Di ritorno in classe, l'insegnante lodò Luca per il suo desiderio di conoscere, pur ammonendo il gruppo per la scappatella.En: Back in class, the teacher praised Luca for his desire to learn, while also admonishing the group for their escapade.It: Giulia cominciò a parlare più apertamente delle sue esperienze della giornata, dando un contributo al dibattito in classe.En: Giulia began to speak more openly about her experiences of the day, contributing to the class discussion.It: Matteo capì che non doveva fare sempre il pagliaccio per farsi notare, ma poteva essere apprezzato per il suo vero interesse.En: Matteo realized he didn't always have to be the clown to get noticed; he could be appreciated for his genuine interest.It: Il sole tramontava sulle montagne innevate.En: The sun was setting over the snowy mountains.It: Le maschere di Carnevale illuminavano le strade.En: The Carnevale masks lit up the streets.It: Luca, Giulia e Matteo camminavano insieme, diversi da prima.En: Luca, Giulia, and Matteo walked together, different from before.It: Sulla strada per casa, le risate erano genuine, la loro amicizia più forte di ogni avventura proibita.En: On the way home, the laughter was genuine, their friendship stronger than any forbidden adventure.It: Il Carnevale continuava, e anche la loro voglia di scoprire nuovi mondi.En: Carnevale continued, as did their desire to discover new worlds. Vocabulary Words:the mountain: la montagnathe village: il villaggiothe blanket: il mantothe mask: la mascherathe building: l'edificiothe stone: la pietrathe class: la classethe trip: la gitathe artifact: il repertothe tool: lo strumentothe costume: l'abitothe painting: il dipintothe guide: la guidathe idea: l'ideathe section: la sezionethe cord: il cordonethe mask: la mascherathe laughter: la risatathe rule: la regolathe adventure: l'avventurathe courage: il coraggiothe room: la salathe treasure: il tesorothe attention: l'attenzionethe desire: il desideriothe debate: il dibattitothe mountains: le montagnethe sunset: il tramontothe streets: le stradethe friendship: l'amicizia

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Footprints in the Tundra: Unveiling Mysteries and Truths Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-01-22-23-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: הרוח הצפונית נשבה בחוזקה מעל המשטח הלבן והאינסופי של טונדרת הארקטי.En: The northern wind blew strongly across the white and endless surface of the Tundra harekati.He: ברחבי השלג הנקי, נראו טביעות רגל לא מוסברות.En: Across the pristine snow, unexplained footprints were seen.He: הן נמשכו לכיוון מערה קפואה שנראתה מסוכנת ובלתי ניתנת לחדירה.En: They led towards a frozen cave that appeared dangerous and impenetrable.He: נועה, בחורה הרפתקנית וסקרנית, עקבה אחרי הטביעות.En: Noa, an adventurous and curious girl, followed the footprints.He: היא רצתה לדעת מי השאיר אותן, ואולי גם לגלות תעלומה נחבאת.En: She wanted to know who left them and perhaps uncover a hidden mystery.He: אלי, חבר נאמן אך שקול, נעמד על ידה.En: Eli, a loyal yet cautious friend, stood by her side.He: הוא רוצה להוכיח שאין כאן שום דבר על-טבעי, רק טבע ואמת.En: He wanted to prove there was nothing supernatural here, just nature and truth.He: "נועה, אולי נעזוב את זה?En: "Noa, maybe we should leave this alone?"He: " אמר אלי, מביט במערה החשוכה.En: said Eli, looking at the dark cave.He: היא נראתה כמו צלקת גלויה על פני השלג הבוהק.En: It looked like an open scar on the dazzling snow.He: "זה נראה לא יציב," הוסיף בניסיון לשכנע אותה לשנות את דעתה.En: "It looks unstable," he added, trying to convince her to change her mind.He: "אני חייבת לדעת," השיבה נועה בעקשנות.En: "I must know," Noa replied stubbornly.He: קרבה פנימית דוחפת אותה קדימה, למרות הפחד הסודי שלה ממה שהיא עשויה לגלות.En: An inner drive pushed her forward, despite her secret fear of what she might discover.He: אלי נאנח, אך החלטתו התקבלה.En: Eli sighed, but his decision was made.He: "אני אעבור איתך," הוא אמר, ידע בחשיבות של לשמור עליהם יחד.En: "I'll go with you," he said, knowing the importance of keeping them together.He: השנים צעדו אל תוך המערה הקרירה.En: The two stepped into the cold cave.He: פנים המערה היה מרתק ומפחיד באותו זמן.En: The cave's interior was both fascinating and frightening.He: כפור כשלג כיסה את הקירות, והאוויר היה קר כל כך שהם ראו את הנשימה שלהם.En: Frost like snow covered the walls, and the air was so cold that they could see their breath.He: ככל שהתקדמו, נועה מצאה רמזים נוספים.En: As they proceeded, Noa found further clues.He: חבילה קטנה של מזון נדמה שהיא נשארה על ידי מטיילים קודמים.En: A small food package seemed to have been left by previous travelers.He: אולי מדובר בקבוצת מחקר שהתעכבה?En: Could it be a research team that was delayed?He: "בזכות הכוונה שלך, גילינו אמת פשוטה," אמרה נועה, מתחמקת מההכרה שטעות אפשרית נחשפה.En: "Thanks to your insistence, we discovered a simple truth," Noa said, evading the acknowledgment that a possible error was revealed.He: המסתורין האנושי הזה היה פחות מסתורי ממה שחשבנו.En: This human mystery was less mysterious than we thought.He: השנים יצאו מהמערה עם תחושת הבנה חדשה.En: The two emerged from the cave with a new sense of understanding.He: האמת הייתה גם מפתיעה וגם רגילה.En: The truth was both surprising and ordinary.He: נועה למדה להיות זהירה יותר, ואלי גילה את הפלא שבחקירה.En: Noa learned to be more cautious, and Eli discovered the wonder in exploration.He: הטונדרה נפרדה מהמסתורין שלה, ושניהם צעדו חזרה לקבוע, חברים טובים יותר לדרך.En: The tundra parted with its mystery, and both walked back more steadfastly, better friends for the journey. Vocabulary Words:northern: הצפוניתblew: נשבהendless: האינסופיpristine: הנקיimpenetrable: בלתי ניתנת לחדירהadventurous: הרפתקניתuncover: לגלותsupernatural: על-טבעיscar: צלקתdazzling: הבוהקinsist: עקבותstubbornly: בעקשנותcautious: שקולinterior: פניםfascinating: מרתקfrightening: מפחידfrost: כפורbreath: הנשימהproceeded: התקדמוprevious: קודמיםresearch: מחקרdelayed: התעכבהevading: מתחמקתacknowledgment: הכרהmystery: מסתוריןsurprising: מפתיעהordinary: רגילהsteadfastly: לקבועblizzard: סופהharmony: הרמוניהBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Finding Warmth: A Tundra Journey of Friendship and Survival Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-01-22-23-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Det var en mørk vintermorgen på tundraen.En: It was a dark winter morning on the tundra.No: Snøen lå tykk over landskapet, og kulden beit i kinnene.En: The snow lay thick over the landscape, and the cold bit at the cheeks.No: Kari så mot markedet der det sto telt linet opp som små fargerike prikker mot den hvite bakgrunnen.En: Kari looked towards the market where tents were lined up like small colorful dots against the white background.No: Hun hadde pakket sekken sin og gjort seg klar for turen.En: She had packed her backpack and prepared for the journey.No: En storm var på vei, men hun hadde ikke noe valg.En: A storm was approaching, but she had no choice.No: Hun måtte ha forsyninger.En: She needed supplies.No: Kari trakk skjerfet tettere rundt seg.En: Kari pulled her scarf tighter around her.No: Hun visste at det ville være utfordrende, men hun måtte møte Nils og Ingrid på markedet.En: She knew it would be challenging, but she had to meet Nils and Ingrid at the market.No: De ville også være der for å kjøpe det de trengte.En: They would also be there to buy what they needed.No: Kari ønsket egentlig å se dem også, hun lengtet etter selskap.En: Kari really wanted to see them too, she longed for companionship.No: Markedet i tundraen var livlig til tross for det truende været.En: The market on the tundra was lively despite the threatening weather.No: Mennesker hadde stilt opp med alt fra reinkjøtt til hjemmelagde votter.En: People had set up stalls with everything from reindeer meat to homemade mittens.No: Kari gikk fra bod til bod med et fast mål.En: Kari went from stall to stall with a determined goal.No: Hun hilste på Nils som solgte tørket fisk.En: She greeted Nils who was selling dried fish.No: "Hei Kari!En: "Hi Kari!No: Stormen brygger, du må skyndte deg!En: The storm is brewing, you need to hurry!"No: " ropte han over larmen.En: he shouted over the noise.No: Kari nikket, men ble stoppet av Ingrid som solgte bær.En: Kari nodded, but was stopped by Ingrid who was selling berries.No: "Kari!En: "Kari!No: Det er så godt å se deg.En: It's so good to see you.No: La oss ta en pause og drikke te!En: Let's take a break and drink tea!"No: " Kari kjente varmen i hjertet over forslaget.En: Kari felt warmth in her heart at the suggestion.No: Men stormen ventet ikke.En: But the storm would not wait.No: Mens de handlet, blåste vinden opp, og snøen begynte å falle tykt ned.En: As they shopped, the wind picked up, and snow began to fall heavily.No: Bodene ristet under vindkastene, og folk begynte å pakke sammen.En: The stalls shook under the gusts, and people started to pack up.No: Kari handlet raskt, men hun klarte ikke å få alt på listen sin.En: Kari shopped quickly, but she couldn't get everything on her list.No: Priser hadde steget.En: Prices had risen.No: Hun betalte det hun kunne.En: She paid what she could.No: "Stormen kommer," varslet en gammel mann ved siden av henne.En: "The storm is coming," warned an old man beside her.No: Kari visste det.En: Kari knew it.No: Hun hadde allerede ventet lenge nok.En: She had already waited long enough.No: De måtte søke tilflukt.En: They had to seek shelter.No: Alle samlet seg i et stort telt midt i markedet.En: Everyone gathered in a large tent in the middle of the market.No: Inne var det trangt, men varmt med det samme.En: Inside, it was cramped, but warm at the same time.No: Folk delte mat og historier.En: People shared food and stories.No: Kari lyttet ivrig til samtalene.En: Kari listened eagerly to the conversations.No: Vinden ulte utenfor, men inni var det vennlig og trygt.En: The wind howled outside, but inside it was friendly and safe.No: Stormen raste i flere timer.En: The storm raged for several hours.No: I løpet av den tiden hjalp Kari til med å dele sine få kjøp med andre.En: During that time, Kari helped to share her few purchases with others.No: Hun så at fellesskapet var sterkt, og at de kunne støtte hverandre.En: She saw that the community was strong and that they could support each other.No: Nils og Ingrid satt ved hennes side.En: Nils and Ingrid sat by her side.No: De lo og drømte om sommeren sammen.En: They laughed and dreamed of summer together.No: Da stormen endelig ga seg, var snøen blitt enda tykkere.En: When the storm finally subsided, the snow had become even thicker.No: Men Kari hadde fått mer enn bare forsyninger ut av turen.En: But Kari had gained more than just supplies from the trip.No: Hun følte seg ikke like ensom lenger.En: She no longer felt as lonely.No: Hun visste at hun kunne stole på de rundt seg.En: She knew she could rely on those around her.No: På vei hjem kjente Kari en ny ro.En: On her way home, Kari felt a new calm.No: Hun hadde med seg det hun trengte for vinteren, men viktigere, hun hadde funnet noe uvurderlig.En: She had what she needed for the winter, but more importantly, she had found something invaluable.No: En følelse av tilhørighet.En: A sense of belonging.No: Med et smil krysset hun de snødekte slettene, glad for at hun hadde valgt å dra til markedet den dagen.En: With a smile, she crossed the snow-covered plains, glad that she had chosen to go to the market that day. Vocabulary Words:tundra: tundraenthick: tykklandscape: landskapetbit: beitapproaching: på veisupplies: forsyningerchallenging: utfordrendecompanionship: selskaplively: livligthreatening: truendestalls: boderdetermined: fastgoal: målbrewing: bryggershouted: roptesuggestion: forslaggusts: vindkasteneprices: priserwarned: varsletshelter: tilfluktcramped: trangthowled: ulteraged: rastesupport: støttelonely: ensomcalm: roinvaluable: uvurderligbelonging: tilhørighetcrossed: kryssetsnow-covered: snødekte

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Chasing Shadows: Unveiling Mysteries of the Arctic Realm Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-01-22-23-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: विरान बर्फीले मैदान में, एक सफ़ेद परछाई का पीछा करते हुए, दो मित्र आगे बढ़ रहे थे।En: In the desolate snowy plains, two friends were moving forward, chasing a white shadow.Hi: आरव और प्रिया, आर्कटिक टुंड्रा की ठंडी वादियों में थे, जहां हर जगह सिर्फ सफेद बर्फ और अबाधित शांति थी।En: Aarav and Priya were in the cold valleys of the Arctic tundra, where everywhere was just white snow and unbroken silence.Hi: हवा के ठंडे झोंके उनके गालों पर चुभ रहे थे, लेकिन आरव की आँखों में चमक थी।En: The cold gusts of wind were piercing their cheeks, but there was a gleam in Aarav's eyes.Hi: उन्होंने देखा, बर्फ पर कुछ अजीब कदमों के निशान थे, जो दूर-दूर तक फैले थे।En: They noticed some strange footprints on the snow, spread far and wide.Hi: आरव का रोमांच अपने चरम पर था; वह किसी नए रहस्य की गंध महसूस कर सकता था।En: Aarav's excitement was at its peak; he could smell the scent of a new mystery.Hi: "प्रिया, देखो यह निशान! क्या हमें इनका पीछा नहीं करना चाहिए?" आरव ने सुझाव दिया।En: "Priya, look at these tracks! Shouldn't we follow them?" Aarav suggested.Hi: प्रिया ने चिंतित जताई, "लेकिन आरव, यह मौसम बहुत कठोर है। हमें सावधानी बरतनी चाहिए। आगे बर्फीला तूफान भी आ सकता है।"En: Priya expressed concern, "But Aarav, this weather is very harsh. We should be cautious. A snowstorm could also come."Hi: आरव मुस्कुराया, "सावधानी भी बरतेंगे, लेकिन इस रोमांच से पीछे हटना सही नहीं होगा। हमारे पास सही उपकरण हैं।"En: Aarav smiled, "We will be cautious, but retreating from this adventure would not be right. We have the right equipment."Hi: काफी सोच-विचार के बाद, प्रिया ने सिर हिलाया और आगे बढ़ने का फैसला किया।En: After much thought, Priya nodded and decided to move forward.Hi: दोनों अपने फोरकोट्स कसकर बांधते हुए, धीरे-धीरे निशानों का अनुसरण करने लगे।En: Both fastened their fur coats tightly and began to slowly follow the tracks.Hi: जैसे-जैसे वे आगे बढ़े, निशान गाढ़े होते गए और बर्फ में एक गुप्त संरचना का संकेत देने लगे।En: As they moved forward, the tracks became denser and began to indicate a hidden structure in the snow.Hi: वहाँ एक छिपा हुआ प्रवेश द्वार था, जो किसी प्राचीन संरचना की ओर जाता दिख रहा था।En: There was a concealed entrance that seemed to lead to some ancient structure.Hi: आरव ने उत्सुकता से कहा, "यह तो कोई अद्भुत खोज है, प्रिया! चलो देखे, अन्दर क्या है।"En: Aarav said excitedly, "This is an amazing discovery, Priya! Let's see what's inside."Hi: प्रिया ने हालांकि सचेत रहते हुए कहा, "पहले उपकरण और कार्यनीति बनाते हैं, फिर अंदर चलते हैं। यह सुरक्षित नहीं हो सकता।"En: However, Priya cautiously said, "First, let's prepare our gear and strategy, then we'll go inside. It might not be safe."Hi: अंदर का दृश्य अद्भुत था।En: The scene inside was marvelous.Hi: वहाँ के दीवारों पर रहस्यमयी चित्रकारी थी, जो किसी प्राचीन सभ्यता की कहानी बयान कर रही थी।En: There were mysterious paintings on the walls, narrating the story of an ancient civilization.Hi: यह खोज उनके लिए एक बड़ी सफलता थी।En: This discovery was a great success for them.Hi: आरव ने सीखा कि रोमाँच के साथ-साथ सतर्क रहना भी जरूरी है।En: Aarav learned that along with adventure, being cautious is also necessary.Hi: वहीं प्रिया ने महसूस किया कि कभी-कभी जोख़िम देश के लिए दोस्ती और साहस के साथ कदम बढ़ाना ज़रूरी होता है।En: Meanwhile, Priya realized that sometimes taking risks for the sake of friendship and courage is necessary.Hi: उनका यह अनुभव उनकी खोजबीन की दुनिया का न केवल रोमांच बना, बल्कि एक अनमोल सीख भी बन गया।En: This experience not only became an adventure in their world of exploration but also became a valuable lesson.Hi: इन्होंने अपनी खोज को हमेशा यादगार बना दिया, एक प्राचीन सभ्यता का हिस्सा जान कर इन्हे आत्मिक संतोष मिला।En: They made their discovery always memorable, knowing they had become a part of an ancient civilization gave them spiritual satisfaction. Vocabulary Words:desolate: विरानplains: मैदानshadow: परछाईunbroken: अबाधितgleam: चमकgusts: झोंकेpiercing: चुभ रहे थेfootprints: कदमों के निशानspread: फैलेscent: गंधmystery: रहस्यconcern: चिंतितharsh: कठोरcautious: सावधानीretreating: पीछे हटनाequipment: उपकरणstructure: संरचनाconcealed: छिपा हुआancient: प्राचीनdiscovery: खोजmarvelous: अद्भुतnarrating: बयान कर रहीcivilization: सभ्यताsuccess: सफलताcourage: साहसvaluable: अनमोलmemorable: यादगारspiritual: आत्मिकsatisfaction: संतोषexploration: खोजबीन

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Rediscovering Childhood: Unveiling the Time Capsule of Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-01-21-23-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 大雪纷飞，寒风凛冽。En: Snowflakes fluttered down as the biting wind howled.Zh: 莲和辉站在一个废弃的仓库前。En: Lian and Hui stood in front of an abandoned warehouse.Zh: 这里是他们小时候常来的地方，被时间和风雪抹去了活力，只剩下破烂的铁梁和碎裂的窗户。En: This was a place they often visited when they were children, but time and snow had erased its vitality, leaving behind only rusty steel beams and shattered windows.Zh: “你真的想进去吗？En: "Do you really want to go inside?"Zh: ”辉看着莲，眼里藏着担忧。En: Hui looked at Lian, concern hidden in his eyes.Zh: “我想找到过去的时光胶囊，”莲坚定地说，“我相信里面有我们需要答案。En: "I want to find the time capsule from the past," Lian said resolutely, "I believe there are answers we need inside."Zh: ”辉低下头。En: Hui lowered his head.Zh: 他对过去感到愧疚，不愿打开旧事。En: He felt guilty about the past and was reluctant to reopen old wounds.Zh: 但莲已经迈开脚步，走进仓库。En: But Lian had already stepped forward, walking into the warehouse.Zh: 仓库里一片寂静，只有风从破窗中呼呼吹过。En: Inside, the warehouse was silent, with only the wind howling through the broken windows.Zh: 莲打着手电筒，仔细观察每一个角落。En: Lian flicked on a flashlight, carefully inspecting every corner.Zh: 地上铺满了雪和冰，稍不小心就会滑倒。En: The ground was covered with snow and ice, slippery enough to cause a fall without caution.Zh: “当心！En: "Be careful!"Zh: ”辉赶紧扶住莲。En: Hui rushed to support Lian.Zh: “没事，我还能坚持，”莲微微一笑，继续走向那个曾经埋下胶囊的地方。En: "I'm fine, I can manage," Lian smiled slightly, continuing toward the place where they once buried the capsule.Zh: 终于，他们来到一个角落。En: Finally, they reached a corner.Zh: 莲蹲下身，用手中的工具轻轻挖开冻土。En: Lian squatted down, using a tool to gently dig into the frozen soil.Zh: 就在这时，她一不小心割伤了手。En: At that moment, she accidentally cut her hand.Zh: 鲜血瞬间染红了雪。En: Blood instantly stained the snow red.Zh: 辉心头一紧，赶紧过来查看。En: Hui felt a pang in his heart and hurried over to check.Zh: 他迅速从背包里拿出急救包，替莲包扎伤口。En: He quickly took out a first aid kit from his backpack and bandaged Lian's wound.Zh: 莲看着他，仿佛看到小时候那个爱闯祸但总是可靠的朋友。En: Lian looked at him, seemingly seeing the trouble-making but always reliable friend from their childhood.Zh: “对不起，”辉轻声说，“当年我做了许多错事。En: "I'm sorry," Hui said softly, "I made a lot of mistakes back then."Zh: ”“我早就原谅你了，”莲动情地说，“我们都已经长大，不再是那个幼稚的小孩。En: "I forgave you a long time ago," Lian said emotionally, "We've both grown up; we're not those immature kids anymore."Zh: ”两人一起挖出时光胶囊。En: Together, they unearthed the time capsule.Zh: 里面是一些陈旧的玩具、零碎的照片，还有他们当年的愿望信。En: Inside were some old toys, scattered photos, and the wish letters they wrote back then.Zh: 辉忍不住笑了，眼角却有泪。En: Hui couldn't help but laugh, though tears gathered at the corners of his eyes.Zh: “谢谢你，莲，”辉终于开怀，“谢谢你一直没有放弃我们之间的友谊。En: "Thank you, Lian," Hui finally said sincerely, "Thank you for never giving up on our friendship."Zh: ”莲也笑了，手揽过辉的肩膀。En: Lian also laughed, wrapping an arm around Hui's shoulders.Zh: “新年要来了，我们会有一个新的开始。En: "The New Year is coming, and we'll have a fresh start."Zh: ”雪花依旧飘落，覆盖着这座安静的仓库，似乎在见证着一段新的旅程。En: Snow continued to fall, covering the quiet warehouse, as if bearing witness to the beginning of a new journey.Zh: 过去的阴影逐渐消散，留在心底的，是温暖和友爱。En: The shadows of the past gradually faded, leaving only warmth and friendship in their hearts. Vocabulary Words:fluttered: 纷飞biting: 凛冽abandoned: 废弃vitality: 活力rusty: 破烂concern: 担忧resolutely: 坚定地howling: 呼呼吹过flicked: 打着slippery: 滑倒pangs: 心头一紧squatted: 蹲下frozen soil: 冻土stained: 染红reliable: 可靠immature: 幼稚unearthed: 挖出scattered: 零碎sincerely: 开怀fresh start: 新的开始witness: 见证gradually: 逐渐shadows: 阴影warmth: 温暖friendship: 友爱capsule: 胶囊guilty: 愧疚reluctant: 不愿inspect: 观察caution: 小心

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Gliding Into Connection: A Winter's Tale of New Beginnings Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-01-16-23-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De zon stond laag boven Vondelpark en het licht glinsterde op het bevroren meer.En: The sun hung low above Vondelpark, and the light glistened on the frozen lake.Nl: Het was een koude winterdag, perfect voor het schaatsen.En: It was a cold winter's day, perfect for skating.Nl: Overal waren mensen te zien, gezinnen en vrienden die genoten van het ijs.En: Everywhere people could be seen, families and friends enjoying the ice.Nl: Sven, een vrolijke jonge man, gleed soepel over de ijsbaan.En: Sven, a cheerful young man, glided smoothly over the ice rink.Nl: Hij kende het park als zijn broekzak en voelde zich helemaal thuis op het ijs.En: He knew the park like the back of his hand and felt completely at home on the ice.Nl: Aan de rand van het meer stond Maike, een beetje onwennig op haar schaatsen.En: At the edge of the lake stood Maike, a bit uneasy on her skates.Nl: Ze was onlangs naar Amsterdam verhuisd en wilde graag nieuwe mensen ontmoeten.En: She had recently moved to Amsterdam and was eager to meet new people.Nl: Het schaatsen leek haar een goede manier om vrienden te maken, maar nu voelde ze zich ietwat verloren tussen de ervaren schaatsers.En: Skating seemed like a good way to make friends, but now she felt somewhat lost among the experienced skaters.Nl: Ze hield zich vast aan de omheining en keek onzeker om zich heen.En: She held onto the railing and looked uncertainly around.Nl: Sven zag Maike en voelde meteen een steek van sympathie.En: Sven saw Maike and immediately felt a pang of sympathy.Nl: Hier was iemand die wel wat hulp kon gebruiken.En: Here was someone who could use some help.Nl: Met een brede glimlach schaatste hij naar haar toe.En: With a broad smile, he skated over to her.Nl: "Hoi, ik ben Sven," zei hij vrolijk.En: "Hi, I'm Sven," he said cheerfully.Nl: "Zal ik je helpen?"En: "Shall I help you?"Nl: Maike aarzelde even, maar de vriendelijkheid in Svens ogen stelde haar gerust.En: Maike hesitated for a moment, but the kindness in Sven's eyes reassured her.Nl: "Graag," antwoordde ze zachtjes, nog steeds een beetje nerveus.En: "Gladly," she answered softly, still a bit nervous.Nl: "Ik ben Maike."En: "I'm Maike."Nl: Sven liet haar zijn hand vasthouden en begon langzaam te schaatsen.En: Sven let her hold his hand and began skating slowly.Nl: "Het belangrijkste is om ontspannen te blijven.En: "The most important thing is to stay relaxed.Nl: Vertrouw op het ijs en op je schaatsen," legde hij uit.En: Trust the ice and your skates," he explained.Nl: Maike probeerde zijn tips op te volgen en al snel merkte ze dat het beter ging dan verwacht.En: Maike tried to follow his tips, and soon she noticed it was going better than expected.Nl: Na een tijdje begonnen ze te lachen om Maikes eerste onhandige pogingen.En: After a while, they started to laugh at Maike's first awkward attempts.Nl: Het gelach brak het ijs tussen hen, in figuurlijke zin.En: The laughter broke the ice between them, in a figurative sense.Nl: Sven vertelde verhalen over zijn jeugd in Amsterdam en Maike deelde haar ervaringen over haar recente verhuizing.En: Sven shared stories about his youth in Amsterdam, and Maike shared her experiences about her recent move.Nl: Het voelde goed om te praten en te lachen terwijl ze samen over het ijs gleden.En: It felt good to talk and laugh as they glided over the ice together.Nl: De zon begon te zakken en de lampjes rond het park gingen aan.En: The sun began to set, and the lights around the park came on.Nl: Het werd steeds magischer.En: It became more magical.Nl: Maike voelde haar zorgen verdwijnen en voor het eerst sinds haar verhuizing voelde ze zich echt op haar plek.En: Maike felt her worries disappear, and for the first time since her move, she truly felt at home.Nl: Aan het einde van de middag stonden ze weer aan de rand van het meer.En: By the end of the afternoon, they stood again at the edge of the lake.Nl: "Wil je een keer samen weer schaatsen?"En: "Would you like to skate together again sometime?"Nl: vroeg Sven, zijn ogen straalden hoop uit.En: asked Sven, his eyes sparkling with hope.Nl: Maike knikte enthousiast.En: Maike nodded enthusiastically.Nl: "Ja, dat lijkt me leuk!"En: "Yes, I'd like that!"Nl: Ze wisselden telefoonnummers uit en spraken af om elkaar weer te zien.En: They exchanged phone numbers and planned to see each other again.Nl: Terwijl de koude lucht hun wangen rood kleurde, gingen ze elk hun eigen weg.En: As the cold air colored their cheeks red, they each went their separate ways.Nl: Sven voelde zich blij, hij had een nieuwe vriendschap gesloten.En: Sven felt happy; he had made a new friendship.Nl: Maike voelde zich zelfverzekerd en verwelkomd in haar nieuwe stad.En: Maike felt confident and welcomed in her new city.Nl: Beiden wisten dat dit het begin van iets moois kon zijn.En: Both knew this could be the start of something beautiful.Nl: Vondelpark was niet alleen een plek om te schaatsen, maar ook waar nieuwe vriendschappen begonnen.En: Vondelpark wasn't just a place to skate but also where new friendships began. Vocabulary Words:glinted: glinsterdeglistened: glinsterdefrozen: bevrorenuneasy: onwennigreassured: gerustawkward: onhandigefigurative: figuurlijkeyouth: jeugdenchanted: magischerglided: gleedrink: ijsbaanrailing: omheininghesitated: aarzeldeconfident: zelfverzekerdsparkling: straaldennoticed: merktefelt: voeldepangs: steeksympathy: sympathieeager: graaglonely: verlorenembraced: verwelkomdconversation: verhalenseparated: eigenfriendship: vriendschapbeamed: glimlachstood: stondalongside: randsmoothly: soepelrecently: onlangs

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Winter Rescues: A Pup, A Park, and Unexpected Friendships Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-01-05-08-38-19-he Story Transcript:He: במרכז פארק, בלב ניו יורק, השלג ירד בעדינות והפך את העיר הגדולה לארץ פלאות חורפית.En: In the heart of the Park, in the middle of New York, the snow was gently falling, transforming the big city into a wintry wonderland.He: העצים כוסו בשמיכה לבנה, והאגם היה קפוא ומנוסר.En: The trees were covered with a white blanket, and the lake was frozen and sculpted.He: קולות החג התפשטו באווירה, והתנועה האיטית של אנשים הייתה כמו ריקוד תחת השמיים האפורים.En: The sounds of the holiday spread through the atmosphere, and the slow movement of people was like a dance under the gray skies.He: הייתה זו שעת צהריים, משהו מיוחד עומד להתרחש.En: It was noon, something special was about to happen.He: רבקה, סטודנטית לוטרינריה עם חלומות גדולים, הלכה בשבילים הקפואים כדי לנקות את ראשה אחרי יום ארוך של לימודים.En: Rivka, a veterinary student with big dreams, was walking along the icy paths to clear her head after a long day of studies.He: היא חשבה על החלום שלה לפתוח קליניקה לבעלי חיים.En: She thought about her dream of opening an animal clinic.He: לפתע נשמע קול בכי קטן.En: Suddenly, a small cry was heard.He: זו הייתה כלבלב קטן וחמוד, שמחפש חום וחיבה.En: It was a cute little puppy, seeking warmth and affection.He: דניאל, צלם נלהב, היה שם עם המצלמה שלו, מחפש את התמונה המושלמת של החורף הפראי.En: Daniel, an enthusiastic photographer, was there with his camera, looking for the perfect picture of the wild winter.He: משהו בתמימותו של הכלבלב ריתק את תשומת ליבו.En: Something about the puppy's innocence captivated his attention.He: הוא התקרב בזהירות והבין שהמצלמה לא תוכל ללכוד את הרגע הזה בצורה הטובה ביותר - אלא עליו לחיות את הרגע.En: He approached carefully and realized that the camera could not capture this moment in the best way - he needed to live the moment.He: רבקה התכופפה ותפסה את הכלבלב המרעיד.En: Rivka bent down and picked up the shivering puppy.He: "איך קוראים לך, קטן?En: "What's your name, little one?"He: " שאלה בחיוך, למרות שהיא ידעה שלא יקבל תשובה.En: she asked with a smile, even though she knew she wouldn't get an answer.He: בעוד היא ניסתה לחמם את הכלבלב, דניאל התקרב.En: As she tried to warm the puppy, Daniel approached.He: "את צריכה עזרה?En: "Do you need help?"He: " שאל, מנסה ללבוש את חיוכו הכי טוב.En: he asked, trying to put on his best smile.He: רבקה הייתה מהוססת.En: Rivka was hesitant.He: היא לא תמיד סמכה על זרים.En: She didn't always trust strangers.He: אך במבט על עיני הכלבלב, היא ידעה שלא תוכל להצליח לבד.En: But looking into the puppy's eyes, she knew she couldn't succeed alone.He: "כן, אני חושבת שכן.En: "Yes, I think so."He: " היא השיבה בהיסוס.En: she replied hesitantly.He: הם עבדו יחד.En: They worked together.He: דניאל הציע לנסות ולמצוא את הבעלים.En: Daniel suggested trying to find the owners.He: ״אולי יש איזה שלט או מישהו שמחפש אותו?En: "Maybe there's a sign or someone looking for him?"He: ״ הוא הציע.En: he proposed.He: הם החלו להסתובב בפארק, קוראים בשמות ומחפשים רמזים.En: They started walking around the park, calling out names and looking for clues.He: צעדי השלג נשמעו בחוזקה תחת רגליהם.En: The sound of the snow crunched loudly beneath their feet.He: בינתיים, הם דיברו וסיפרו סיפורים על עצמם.En: Meanwhile, they talked and shared stories about themselves.He: איזשהו קשר חם התפתל בין השניים.En: A warm bond began to form between the two.He: לאחר חיפושים ותחושות שחזור, הם מצאו אישה דואגת עם פנים מודות.En: After searching and feeling restored, they found a worried woman with a grateful face.He: ״אוי, זהו ארי שלי!En: "Oh, that's my Ari!"He: ״ היא קראה בהתרגשות.En: she exclaimed excitedly.He: רבקה ודניאל נאנחו בהקלה גדולה, הכלבלב חזר לידיים בטוחות.En: Rivka and Daniel sighed in great relief, the puppy returned to safe hands.He: לפני שהמשיכו וסיימו את היום, רבקה ודניאל החליפו מספרי טלפון.En: Before they continued and ended the day, Rivka and Daniel exchanged phone numbers.He: אולי זו תחילתה של ידידות חדשה.En: Perhaps it's the beginning of a new friendship.He: רבקה למדה להאמין ולתת אמון באנשים, ודניאל הבין כי החיים מציעים רגעים שאי אפשר ללכוד בעדשה - אלא צריכים להרגיש ולהתעמק בהם.En: Rivka learned to trust and give faith to people, and Daniel realized that life offers moments that can't be captured through a lens - they need to be felt and delved into.He: ולבסוף, בעיצומו של החורף הניו יורקי, נולדה ידידות חדשה.En: And finally, in the midst of the New York winter, a new friendship was born. Vocabulary Words:gently: בעדינותtransforming: הפךwintry: חורפיתblanket: שמיכהsculpted: מנוסרveterinary: וטרינריהicy: קפואיםinnocence: תמימותcaptivated: ריתקhesitant: מהוססתstrangers: זריםclues: רמזיםcrunched: נשמעו בחוזקהbond: קשרrestored: תחושות שחזורrelief: הקלהfriendship: ידידותshivering: המרעידdelved: להתעמקcaptured: לכודfelt: להרגישatmosphere: באווירהapproached: התקרבtrust: להאמיןuneasy: בהיסוסowners: הבעליםaffection: חיבהproposed: הציעsigh: נאנחוfaith: לתת אמוןBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Magic and Harmony: An Adventure in the Heart of Venezia Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-01-03-23-34-01-it Story Transcript:It: La mattina era fredda e limpida a Venezia.En: The morning was cold and clear in Venezia.It: Piazza San Marco luccicava sotto la luce d'inverno, con le lampade dorate che illuminavano la folla in festa.En: Piazza San Marco glimmered under the winter light, with the golden lamps illuminating the festive crowd.It: Luca, Gianna e Fabrizio erano lì per la Befana, ma per Luca c'era qualcosa di più.En: Luca, Gianna, and Fabrizio were there for la Befana, but for Luca there was something more.It: Aveva studiato l'architettura veneziana per anni e finalmente aveva l'opportunità di vederla dal vivo.En: He had studied Venetian architecture for years and finally had the opportunity to see it in person.It: "Guarda, Gianna," disse Luca, indicando la Basilica di San Marco.En: "Look, Gianna," said Luca, pointing to the Basilica di San Marco.It: "È ancora più bella di quanto avessi immaginato."En: "It's even more beautiful than I imagined."It: Gianna sorrideva.En: Gianna smiled.It: La sua macchina fotografica era pronta per catturare ogni dettaglio.En: Her camera was ready to capture every detail.It: Lei amava fotografare l'umanità, le emozioni, i momenti.En: She loved photographing humanity, emotions, moments.It: Anche il suo sogno era davanti a lei—l'opportunità di raccontare una storia attraverso le immagini.En: Her dream was also in front of her—the opportunity to tell a story through images.It: Fabrizio, invece, aveva altri piani.En: Fabrizio, on the other hand, had different plans.It: Si spostava da un punto all'altro della piazza, cercando il prossimo divertimento e una buona tazza di cioccolata calda.En: He moved from one point of the square to another, seeking the next delight and a good cup of hot chocolate.It: "Luca, basta con i monumenti.En: "Luca, enough with monuments.It: Vieni, c'è un mercatino qui vicino," lo esortava.En: Come on, there's a market nearby," he urged.It: Luca esitava.En: Luca hesitated.It: Voleva visitare chiese e musei, sentire il peso della storia e l'arte che lo chiamava.En: He wanted to visit churches and museums, feel the weight of history and the art that called to him.It: Fabrizio però sembrava avere un'energia contagiosa.En: However, Fabrizio seemed to have a contagious energy.It: Gianna, osservando la tensione tra i due, cercava una soluzione.En: Gianna, noticing the tension between the two, sought a solution.It: "Facciamo entrambi!En: "Let's do both!It: Io faccio le foto e voi potete esserci dentro.En: I'll take photos and you can be in them.It: Sarà come raccontare la nostra avventura," propose con entusiasmo.En: It will be like telling our adventure," she proposed enthusiastically.It: Così, seguirono le tracce della città lungo i canali, con Luca che spesso si fermava a osservare i dettagli intricati di un edificio, mentre Gianna immortalava ogni momento.En: Thus, they followed the traces of the city along the canals, with Luca often stopping to observe the intricate details of a building, while Gianna captured every moment.It: Fabrizio, un po' annoiato, trovava il suo entusiasmo nelle piccole cose, come i bar e le maschere che offrivano un altro lato di Venezia.En: Fabrizio, a bit bored, found his enthusiasm in the small things, like bars and masks that offered another side of Venezia.It: Arrivati davanti a una vecchia chiesa, Luca si fermò, incantato dai suoi affreschi.En: In front of an old church, Luca stopped, enchanted by its frescoes.It: Le immagini parlavano di storia, di fede, di bellezza.En: The images spoke of history, faith, beauty.It: Rimase lì, immobile, con gli occhi sgranati di fronte al capolavoro.En: He stood there, motionless, with eyes widened before the masterpiece.It: Fabrizio entrò, con noncuranza, ma qualcosa nello splendore silenzioso del luogo lo colpì.En: Fabrizio entered, casually, but something in the quiet splendor of the place struck him.It: Tosse piano ed esitò al fianco di Luca.En: He coughed lightly and hesitated beside Luca.It: "Forse avevi ragione," sussurrò.En: "Maybe you were right," he whispered.It: "C'è qualcosa di speciale qui."En: "There's something special here."It: Luca sorrise, grato per capire che Fabrizio poteva vedere oltre quello che sembrava solo pietra e colore.En: Luca smiled, grateful to understand that Fabrizio could see beyond what seemed like just stone and color.It: Gianna catturò l'istante, una nuova armonia tra amici.En: Gianna captured the moment, a new harmony among friends.It: Alla fine, si ritrovarono di nuovo in Piazza San Marco, dove la Befana stava per cominciare.En: In the end, they found themselves once again in Piazza San Marco, where la Befana was about to begin.It: La processione sfilava davanti a loro, un equilibrio perfetto tra tradizione e celebrazione.En: The procession paraded before them, a perfect balance between tradition and celebration.It: "Luca," disse Fabrizio, "Venezia è veramente magica."En: "Luca," said Fabrizio, "Venezia is truly magical."It: Luca annuì, accettando che la magia era una combinazione di passato e presente.En: Luca nodded, agreeing that the magic was a combination of past and present.It: "Sì, capisco," rispose.En: "Yes, I understand," he replied.It: E mentre guardavano insieme lo spettacolo della Befana, si resero conto che condividendo esperienze, si possono intrecciare passioni diverse in un'unica grande storia.En: And as they watched the la Befana show together, they realized that by sharing experiences, different passions can weave into one great story.It: Nel cuore di Venezia, sotto il cielo d'inverno, i tre amici trovarono il perfetto equilibrio tra storia e festa.En: In the heart of Venezia, under the winter sky, the three friends found the perfect balance between history and celebration.It: E Luca imparò che la bellezza dell'arte non solo soddisfa l'anima, ma unisce anche gli spiriti avventurosi di chi sa guardare.En: And Luca learned that the beauty of art not only satisfies the soul but also unites the adventurous spirits of those who know how to look. Vocabulary Words:the morning: la mattinaclear: limpidato glimmer: luccicarethe lamps: le lampadeto illuminate: illuminarethe crowd: la follathe architecture: l'architetturathe camera: la macchina fotograficato capture: catturarethe emotions: le emozionithe delight: il divertimentoenough: bastato urge: esortareto hesitate: esitarethe churches: le chiesethe museums: i museito seek: cercarethe solution: la soluzioneenthusiastically: con entusiasmothe canals: i canalito observe: osservareintricate: intricatibored: annoiatothe frescoes: gli affreschimotionless: immobilethe masterpiece: il capolavoroto cough: tossireto whisper: sussurrarethe harmony: l'armoniato parade: sfilare

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: From Snowstorms to Friendship: Eirik's Unforeseen Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2024-12-30-23-34-01-no Story Transcript:No: Snøen lå tungt over landsbyen.En: The snow lay heavy over the village.No: Skogkledde fjell omsluttet dette lille hjørnet av verden.En: Forest-covered mountains enclosed this small corner of the world.No: Ved smia sto Eirik, en mann med et rykte for styrke og dyktighet.En: By the smithy stood Eirik, a man with a reputation for strength and skill.No: Han lyttet til vinden som sang om eventyr i det fjerne.En: He listened to the wind that sang of adventures in the distance.No: Hjertet hans lengtet etter noe utover hverdagens arbeid.En: His heart longed for something beyond the everyday work.No: Solveig, hans barndomsvenn, kom gående med et varmt smil.En: Solveig, his childhood friend, came walking with a warm smile.No: Hun snakket om Yule-markedet, et sted fullt av liv.En: She talked about the Yule market, a place full of life.No: Ryktene sa at en sjelden gjenstand ville være der til salgs.En: Rumors said that a rare item would be there for sale.No: Dette fanget Eiriks interesse.En: This caught Eirik's interest.No: De bestemte seg for å dra sammen til markedet.En: They decided to go together to the market.No: Med på reisen var Kari, en nykommer i landsbyen.En: Joining them on the journey was Kari, a newcomer to the village.No: Det gikk mange rykter om henne, men ingen visste hennes sanne historie.En: There were many rumors about her, but no one knew her true story.No: Eirik var skeptisk til hennes tilstedeværelse.En: Eirik was skeptical about her presence.No: Kari hadde en liste over steder hun ville besøke på markedet, men delte lite om hvorfor.En: Kari had a list of places she wanted to visit at the market but shared little about why.No: På veien møtte de utfordringer.En: On the way, they faced challenges.No: Snøen dekket stien, og skogens skapninger lurte i skyggene.En: The snow covered the path, and the forest's creatures lurked in the shadows.No: Kulden bet, men Solveig klarte å tyde naturens tegn.En: The cold bit, but Solveig managed to read the signs of nature.No: Eirik kjente en indre kamp, skulle han stole på Kari?En: Eirik felt an internal struggle, should he trust Kari?No: Solveigs ord ga ham ro, "Kari kan se ting vi ikke kan.En: Solveig's words gave him peace, "Kari can see things we cannot."No: "Suddenly kom vindens vrede.En: Suddenly, the wind's fury came.No: En kraftig snøstorm truet deres reise.En: A fierce snowstorm threatened their journey.No: Eirik måtte velge.En: Eirik had to choose.No: De kunne søke ly og risikere å gå glipp av markedet, eller fortsette inn i stormen.En: They could seek shelter and risk missing the market, or continue into the storm.No: Solveig så på ham med tillit.En: Solveig looked at him with trust.No: Kari pekte mot et område i skogen, "Der kan vi finne ly," sa hun.En: Kari pointed towards an area in the forest, "There we can find shelter," she said.No: Eirik tok sjansen, de fulgte Kari.En: Eirik took the chance, they followed Kari.No: Der fant de et naturlig hulrom som beskyttet mot stormen.En: There they found a natural hollow that protected against the storm.No: Mens vinden raste, delte de historier og lærte om hverandre.En: While the wind raged, they shared stories and learned about each other.No: Kari fortalte om sin reise, om hvordan hun ønsket å finne et sted å høre til.En: Kari told of her journey, about how she wished to find a place to belong.No: Når stormen roet seg, dro de videre.En: When the storm calmed, they moved on.No: Trett men beslutsomme, ankom de Yule-markedet.En: Tired but determined, they arrived at the Yule market.No: Det var en fargerik virvel av folk og boder.En: It was a colorful whirl of people and stalls.No: Eirik fant gjenstanden han søkte, en vakker amulett.En: Eirik found the item he sought, a beautiful amulet.No: Men i det klare vinterlyset forsto han plutselig.En: But in the clear winter light, he suddenly understood.No: Den virkelige skatten var reisen, vennskapene, og minnene de delte.En: The real treasure was the journey, the friendships, and the memories they shared.No: Når solen begynte å gå ned, innså Eirik at eventyrene han søkte fantes innenfor.En: As the sun started to set, Eirik realized that the adventures he sought were within.No: Ekstraordinære opplevelser var ikke kun langt borte, men også her, med venner.En: Extraordinary experiences were not only far away, but also here, with friends.No: Solveig lo, "Det er Yule, Eirik.En: Solveig laughed, "It's Yule, Eirik.No: Man finner alltid noe spesielt.En: One always finds something special."No: "I landsbyen feiret de det nyvunne vennskapet.En: In the village, they celebrated the newfound friendship.No: Snøen lå fortsatt tykk, men nå kjente Eirik en varme i hjertet som ville vare til neste jul.En: The snow still lay thick, but now Eirik felt a warmth in his heart that would last until next Christmas.No: Eventyret var ikke over, det hadde nettopp begynt.En: The adventure was not over, it had just begun. Vocabulary Words:smithy: smiareputation: rykteskill: dyktighetenclosed: omsluttetadventures: eventyrlonged: lengtetmarket: markedetrumors: ryktenenewcomer: nykommerchallenges: utfordringerlurked: lurtecreatures: skapningershadows: skyggeneshelter: lynatural hollow: naturlig hulromdetermined: besluttsommecolorful whirl: fargerik virvelstalls: boderamulet: amuletttreasure: skattenmemories: minnenestorm calmed: stormen roet segextraordinary: ekstraordinærebelong: høre tilwhirl of people: virvel av folksought: søktefury: vredefierce: kraftigjourney: reisebit: bet

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Starry Friendships: A Journey Through Shanghai's Planetarium Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2024-12-29-23-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 雪花轻轻飘落，覆盖在上海科技馆的屋顶上，给冬天的城市带来了一丝节日的气氛。En: Snowflakes gently floated down, covering the roof of the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum, bringing a touch of festive atmosphere to the winter city.Zh: 今天是学校春游的日子，学生们在老师的带领下涌入馆内。En: Today was the day of the school's spring outing, and students surged into the museum under the guidance of their teachers.Zh: 美琳、晓蕊和俊杰也在其中。En: Meilin, Xiaorui, and Jun Jie were among them.Zh: 走进大堂，美琳被四周琳琅满目的展品吸引住了。En: As they stepped into the lobby, Meilin was captivated by the abundance of exhibits around her.Zh: 她特别期待参观天文展区。En: She particularly looked forward to visiting the astronomy exhibit area.Zh: 美琳从小就喜欢仰望星空，幻想着宇宙的无尽可能。En: From a young age, Meilin loved gazing at the starry sky, imagining the endless possibilities of the universe.Zh: “美琳，看这个！En: "Meilin, look at this!"Zh: ”晓蕊兴奋地拉着她的胳膊，把她引向一个机器人展品。En: Xiaorui excitedly tugged on her arm, leading her toward a robotic exhibit.Zh: 美琳微笑着，但心里惦记着那些星星。En: Meilin smiled, but her mind was on the stars.Zh: 他们参观了好几个展区后，终于来到天文馆。En: After visiting several exhibit areas, they finally arrived at the planetarium.Zh: 这里贴满了星座图，天花板上还有逼真的夜空投影。En: The place was plastered with constellation charts, and there was a realistic night sky projection on the ceiling.Zh: 这让美琳的心跳加速，她多么想和大家分享她对星星的热情啊。En: This made Meilin's heart race; she so wanted to share her passion for stars with everyone.Zh: 但性格内向的她，一直没有勇气开口。En: But her introverted nature kept her from speaking up.Zh: 俊杰是个新同学，看起来总是默默观察周围的一切。En: Jun Jie was a new classmate, always quietly observing everything around him.Zh: 虽然他们不太熟悉，但美琳觉得他似乎也对科学特别感兴趣。En: Although they weren't very familiar, Meilin felt that he also seemed particularly interested in science.Zh: 小组终于进入了天象馆的演示厅，坐在柔软的座椅上。En: The group finally entered the planetarium's demonstration hall and sat down in the soft seats.Zh: 灯光渐暗，星空出现在头顶。En: As the lights dimmed, the starry sky appeared overhead.Zh: 美琳感受到一种难以抗拒的冲动。En: Meilin felt an irresistible urge.Zh: 她轻声对俊杰和晓蕊说：“我最喜欢猎户座，它总是能指引我。En: She softly said to Jun Jie and Xiaorui, "I love Orion the most; it always guides me."Zh: ”晓蕊好奇地侧过头，“你也喜欢星星？En: Xiaorui curiously tilted her head, "You like stars too?"Zh: ”俊杰也微微点头，“我也很喜欢。En: Jun Jie also nodded slightly, "I really like them.Zh: 我想以后当个天文学家。En: I want to be an astronomer in the future."Zh: ”那一刻，美琳觉得自己仿佛找到了两个共同的星伴。En: At that moment, Meilin felt as if she had found two fellow companions of the stars.Zh: 晓蕊热情地说：“我们新年夜一起去郊外看星星吧！En: Xiaorui enthusiastically suggested, "Let's go to the countryside to watch the stars on New Year's Eve!Zh: 那里的天空一定更漂亮。En: The sky there must be more beautiful."Zh: ”美琳心里充满了温暖，她知道这趟旅程给了她新的勇气。En: Meilin felt a warmth in her heart; she knew this journey had given her new courage.Zh: 她不再害怕表达自己的兴趣，因为她意识到，分享才是更深友谊的起点。En: She was no longer afraid to express her interests because she realized that sharing is the starting point of deeper friendships.Zh: 在这个新年的前夕，美琳、晓蕊和俊杰在星空下建立了美好的友谊。En: On the eve of the New Year, under the starry sky, Meilin, Xiaorui, and Jun Jie formed a beautiful friendship.Zh: 美琳终于成长为一个敢于追逐和分享星梦想的女孩。En: Meilin finally grew into a girl who dared to pursue and share her starry dreams. Vocabulary Words:gently: 轻轻floated: 飘落covering: 覆盖festive: 节日的atmosphere: 气氛surged: 涌入guidance: 带领captivated: 吸引abundance: 琳琅满目exhibits: 展品particularly: 特别gazing: 仰望endless: 无尽possibilities: 可能excitedly: 兴奋地tugged: 拉plastered: 贴满charts: 图realistic: 逼真projection: 投影introverted: 内向observing: 观察familiar: 熟悉demonstration: 演示irresistible: 难以抗拒urge: 冲动tilted: 侧curiously: 好奇地companions: 伴countryside: 郊外