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Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Rain or Shine: A Diwali Celebration Unites a Community Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-10-29-07-38-20-hi Story Transcript:Hi: दीपावली की तैयारी शुरू हो चुकी थी।En: Preparations for Diwali had begun.Hi: आरव यह सुनिश्चित करने में लगा था कि इस बार की दिवाली सबसे यादगार हो।En: Aarav was determined to make this year's Diwali the most memorable ever.Hi: उनका लक्ष्य था कि सामुदायिक त्योहार सबके दिलों में उत्साह भर दे।En: His goal was that the community festival should fill everyone's hearts with excitement.Hi: गुलाबी सर्दियों की शुरुआत हो रही थी।En: The pink winter was beginning.Hi: रंग-बिरंगी रोशनी से सजी गेटेड कम्युनिटी चहल-पहल से भरी थी।En: The gated community, decorated with colorful lights, was bustling with activity.Hi: बच्चे फुलझड़ियाँ लिए इधर-उधर भाग रहे थे, और हवा में मिठाइयों की महक तैर रही थी।En: Children were running around with sparklers, and the aroma of sweets was floating in the air.Hi: आरव ने बैठक बुलायी थी।En: Aarav had called a meeting.Hi: उसमें प्रिय और मीरा भी शामिल थीं।En: Priya and Meera were also included.Hi: प्रिय आरव की पुरानी दोस्त थी।En: Priya was Aarav's old friend.Hi: उत्साही थी लेकिन काम की वजह से कम समय दे पाती थी।En: She was enthusiastic but could spare little time due to work.Hi: मीरा यहाँ नयी-नयी आई थी।En: Meera was new here.Hi: वह जुड़ने की कशिश कर रही थी लेकिन थोड़ी हिचकिचा रही थी।En: She was trying to connect but was a little hesitant.Hi: "हमें तुम्हारी मदद की जरूरत है, प्रिय," आरव ने कहा, "लेकिन तुम्हें अपने काम के साथ तालमेल बैठाना होगा।En: "Priya, we need your help," Aarav said, "but you'll have to balance it with your work.Hi: और मीरा, तुम्हें हम दूसरों से मिलवाएँगे ताकि तुम्हारा यहाँ मन लग सके।En: And Meera, we'll introduce you to others so you can feel more at home here."Hi: "प्रिय ने सिर हिला कर कहा, "ठीक है, पर कुछ जिम्मेदारियाँ मेरे समय के मुताबिक होंगी।En: Priya nodded and said, "Alright, but some responsibilities will need to fit my schedule."Hi: " मीरा ने धीमे से मुस्कराते हुए कहा, "मैं तैयार हूँ।En: Meera smiled softly and said, "I'm ready.Hi: बताइए मुझे क्या करना है।En: Tell me what I need to do."Hi: "दिन बीतते गए और त्योहार का दिन नजदीक आ गया।En: Days passed and the festival day approached.Hi: तीनों ने मिलकर हर काम की योजना बनाई थी।En: Together, they planned every task.Hi: लेकिन उसी दिन अचानक बादल घिर आए।En: But on the day, clouds suddenly gathered.Hi: बारिश का अंदेशा था।En: Rain was likely.Hi: आरव चिंतित हो गया।En: Aarav became worried.Hi: उसने कड़ी मेहनत से तैयारी की थी।En: He had prepared diligently, but he knew he shouldn't be discouraged.Hi: लेकिन उसे पता था कि उसे निराश नहीं होना चाहिए।En: Suddenly, Priya suggested, "Our hall is big.Hi: अचानक, प्रिय ने सुझाव दिया, "हमारा हॉल बड़ा है।En: Why don't we organize everything inside?"Hi: क्यों ना अंदर ही सारा आयोजन कर दें?En: Everyone agreed and got busy with the arrangements.Hi: " सभी सहमत हुए और भाग दौड़ में लग गए।En: In no time, the decorations were set up inside.Hi: कुछ ही देर में सजावट अंदर लगाई गई।En: Meera welcomed the guests, and Priya took charge of the cultural program.Hi: मीरा ने मेहमानों का स्वागत किया और प्रिय ने सांस्कृतिक कार्यक्रम की जिम्मेदारी संभाली।En: By evening, everything was ready.Hi: शाम तक सब कुछ तैयार था।En: All guests were welcomed with rangoli and sweets.Hi: सभी मेहमानों का स्वागत रंगोली और मिठाइयों से किया गया।En: The room was illuminated with the light of lamps.Hi: दीपक की रौशनी से सारा कमरा जगमगा रहा था।En: Children were excited, and the adults were happily mingling.Hi: बच्चे उत्साहित थे और बड़े लोग भी आपस में मिल-जुल कर खुश थे।En: Finally, Aarav stood among everyone and said, "This Diwali is a new beginning for us.Hi: आखिर में आरव ने सबके बीच में खड़े होकर कहा, "यह दिवाली हमारे लिए नई शुरुआत है, हमने सीखा कि अगर हम सब एक-साथ मिलकर काम करें तो मौसम की कैसी भी विपरीत परिस्थितियाँ हों, हम उनसे निपट सकते हैं।En: We learned that if we all work together, no matter what adverse weather conditions may come, we can handle them."Hi: "मीरा अब ठहाके लगाकर सबके साथ बातें कर रही थी।En: Meera was now laughing and chatting with everyone.Hi: प्रिय संतोषी मुस्कान के साथ सोच रही थी कि जीवन में संतुलन कितना जरूरी है।En: Priya thought with a contented smile about how important balance is in life.Hi: आरव को अपनी मेहनत सफल होती दिख रही थी।En: Aarav could see his hard work paying off.Hi: वह जान गया था कि सबसे बड़ी बात सामुदायिक भावना और अनुकूलता है।En: He realized that the most important thing is community spirit and adaptability.Hi: दीवाली का यह दिन सबके लिए एक खास याद बन गया था।En: This Diwali day became a special memory for everyone. Vocabulary Words:determined: सुनिश्चितmemorable: यादगारgoal: लक्ष्यcommunity: सामुदायिकexcitement: उत्साहaroma: महकenthusiastic: उत्साहीhesitant: हिचकिचाbalance: तालमेलapproached: नजदीकgathered: घिरlikely: अंदेशाdiscouraged: निराशsuggested: सुझावorganize: आयोजनarrangements: सजावटwelcomed: स्वागतilluminated: जगमगाadverse: विपरीतconditions: परिस्थितियाँcontented: संतोषीadaptability: अनुकूलताspecial: खासfestival: त्योहारpreparations: तैयारीhustling: चहल-पहलsparkler: फुलझड़ीdiligently: कड़ी मेहनत सेhandle: निपटspirit: भावना
Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Blending Old & New: The Art at Beograd Museum Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-10-25-22-34-02-sr Story Transcript:Sr: У јесење јутро, уметнички музеј у Београду био је обасјан златним светлом.En: On an autumn morning, the art museum in Beograd was bathed in golden light.Sr: Ветар је нежно носио лишће по улицама, додирујући душу свакога ко би се ту задесио.En: The wind gently carried leaves down the streets, touching the soul of anyone present.Sr: Милош, Јелена и Драган стигли су испред великог улаза у музеј.En: Miloš, Jelena, and Dragan arrived in front of the grand entrance of the museum.Sr: Били су ту да обиђу изложбу, али и да се носе са губитком мајке и баке, стуба њихове породице.En: They were there to visit the exhibition but also to cope with the loss of their mother and grandmother, the pillar of their family.Sr: Милош је био замишљен.En: Miloš was thoughtful.Sr: Сећања на мајку испунила су његове мисли.En: Memories of his mother filled his mind.Sr: Она је увек намештала стол са најбољим јелима за Славу, породични празник посвећен свецу заштитнику.En: She always set the table with the best dishes for the Slava, the family celebration dedicated to the patron saint.Sr: Осећао је притисак да ту традицију настави, али је желео и да унесе нешто ново, своје.En: He felt the pressure to continue that tradition but also wanted to introduce something new, something of his own.Sr: Јелена је ходала поред њега, мало одвојена у својим мислима.En: Jelena walked beside him, slightly lost in her own thoughts.Sr: Она је, иако млађа, била практична.En: Although younger, she was practical.Sr: Желела је да све прође како је мајка једном поставила.En: She wanted everything to go as their mother once organized.Sr: “Сећаш ли се, Милоше, како је мама говорила да свако славље мора бити савршено?En: "Do you remember, Miloš, how mom used to say that every celebration must be perfect?"Sr: ” подсетила га је.En: she reminded him.Sr: Драган је корачао иза њих, а његове младе очи биле су пуне питања.En: Dragan walked behind them, his young eyes full of questions.Sr: Није сасвим разумео овај осећај губитка и обавезе.En: He did not quite understand this feeling of loss and obligation.Sr: Док су пролазили кроз дворане, Милош је застао пред једним сликарским делом.En: As they walked through the halls, Miloš paused before a painting.Sr: Слика је приказивала породичну сцену седења за трпезом, обасјану меком светлошћу.En: The painting depicted a family scene sitting at a table, bathed in soft light.Sr: Нешто у приказу породичног дружења подсетило га је на многе Славе које су обележили заједно.En: Something in the portrayal of the family gathering reminded him of the many Slavas they had celebrated together.Sr: Тог тренутка, Милош је осетио да златно светло ушло у његово срце.En: In that moment, Miloš felt the golden light enter his heart.Sr: Окренуо се ка Јелени.En: He turned to Jelena.Sr: "Можда бисмо могли интегрисати неке нове идеје, али да задржимо суштину," предложио је.En: "Maybe we could integrate some new ideas but keep the essence," he suggested.Sr: Јелена га је погледала.En: Jelena looked at him.Sr: У њеним очима видела се разумевање.En: Understanding was visible in her eyes.Sr: "Мислиш да би мама била срећна с тим?En: "Do you think mom would be happy with that?"Sr: " упитала је, али на начин који је значио да је и она исто помислила.En: she asked, but in a way that meant she had thought the same thing.Sr: Драган је слушао њихов разговор.En: Dragan listened to their conversation.Sr: Почео је да схвата зашто је важно задржати делић прошлости, али и како је у реду направити простор за нешто ново.En: He began to understand why it was important to hold onto a piece of the past and that it was okay to make room for something new.Sr: "Јелена, можемо ли додати нешто што ја волим?En: "Jelena, can we add something that I like?"Sr: " питао је несигурно.En: he asked uncertainly.Sr: Насмејала се.En: She smiled.Sr: "Наравно, драги," одговорила је топло.En: "Of course, dear," she replied warmly.Sr: Касније, док су напуштали музеј, хладни ваздух их је освежио, али су хемијска чуда векова остала утиснљавајући се у њихове мисли.En: Later, as they left the museum, the cold air refreshed them, but the chemical wonders of the ages stayed imprinted in their thoughts.Sr: Ту, на београдским улицама, дан је био светлији.En: There, on the streets of Beograd, the day seemed brighter.Sr: Милош је осетио да је нашао наччин да нађе своје место између очувања наслеђа и стварања новог.En: Miloš felt that he had found a way to find his place between preserving heritage and creating new.Sr: Његово срце било је испуњено захвалношћу док је загрлио сестру и нећака.En: His heart was filled with gratitude as he hugged his sister and nephew.Sr: Заједно су одлучили да крену напред, повезани љубављу и разумевањем, чувајући оно старо и поздрављајући ново.En: Together, they decided to move forward, connected by love and understanding, preserving the old and welcoming the new. Vocabulary Words:autumn: јесењеmuseum: музејbathed: обасјанgentle: нежноexhibition: изложбаcope: носити сеloss: губитакthoughtful: замишљенpatron: заштитникpractical: практичнаobligation: обавезаhalls: дворанеdepicted: приказивалаportrayal: приказessence: суштинаunderstanding: разумевањеobligation: обавезаintegrate: интегрисатиpreserve: очувањеheritage: наслеђаgratitude: захвалностchemical: хемијскаwonder: чудаrefresh: освежиоimprint: утиснљавајућиbrighten: светлијиpillar: стубаcelebration: слављеsaint: свецуnephew: нећака
Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Sigrid's Delightful Misstep: Finding Joy in Imperfection Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-10-21-07-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: I hjertet av Bergen, i en liten og koselig kaffebar, satt Sigrid ved et bord ved vinduet.En: In the heart of Bergen, in a small and cozy coffee shop, Sigrid sat at a table by the window.No: Høsten hadde malt trærne i røde og gule nyanser, og bladene danset i vinden utenfor.En: Autumn had painted the trees in shades of red and yellow, and the leaves danced in the wind outside.No: Den deilige duften av nybrygget kaffe fylte luften, og det klirret mykt fra porselenet mens samtaler summet rundt henne.En: The delightful aroma of freshly brewed coffee filled the air, and the porcelain clinked softly as conversations buzzed around her.No: Sigrid, med sitt livlige smil og rødbrune krøller, var klar for dagen.En: Sigrid, with her lively smile and auburn curls, was ready for the day.No: Hun kikket ned på føttene sine og fikk et sjokk.En: She glanced down at her feet and got a shock.No: Hun hadde på seg to forskjellige støvler!En: She was wearing two different boots!No: Den ene var sort og elegant, den andre brun og mer robust.En: One was black and elegant, the other brown and more sturdy.No: Hvordan kunne hun ha gjort dette?En: How could she have done this?No: Hun rødmet lett og så seg rundt.En: She blushed lightly and looked around.No: Ingen hadde lagt merke til det ennå.En: No one had noticed yet.No: Spesielt ikke Olav, baristaen hun ofte så på avstand, men aldri virkelig hadde turt å snakke med.En: Especially not Olav, the barista she often admired from a distance, but never really dared to talk to.No: Olav sto bak disken, energisk og med et sjarmerende smil, travelt opptatt med å servere kaffe.En: Olav stood behind the counter, energetic and with a charming smile, busily serving coffee.No: Sigrid visste at hun ikke kunne la ham oppdage fadesen.En: Sigrid knew she couldn't let him discover the mishap.No: Hun skyndte seg å sette seg, håpet å skjule skoene under bordet.En: She hurried to sit, hoping to hide the shoes under the table.No: Bomull skjerfet hennes glapp nesten fra fanget i farten.En: Her cotton scarf almost slipped from her lap in the rush.No: Ingrid, Sigrids venninne, hadde allerede satt seg ved bordet med henne og kikket nysgjerrig på Sigrids ansikt, "Hva er det?En: Ingrid, Sigrid's friend, had already sat down at the table with her and looked curiously at Sigrid's face, "What is it?"No: " spurte hun.En: she asked.No: Sigrid fniste og hvisket: "Jeg har på meg forskjellige støvler!En: Sigrid giggled and whispered, "I'm wearing different boots!"No: " Ingrid kikket raskt ned og de begynte begge å fnise, men Sigrid prøvde å dempe lyden, redd for å tiltrekke seg Olavs oppmerksomhet.En: Ingrid quickly glanced down, and they both began to giggle, but Sigrid tried to muffle the sound, afraid of attracting Olav's attention.No: Mens hun vurderte å snike seg til den lille butikken ved siden av kafeen for å kjøpe tøfler, kom Olav bort til bordet med deres bestillinger.En: While she contemplated sneaking to the little shop next to the coffee shop to buy slippers, Olav came over to the table with their orders.No: "Her er kaffen din, Sigrid," sa han varmt.En: "Here's your coffee, Sigrid," he said warmly.No: Han hadde lagt merke til henne, mer enn hun visste.En: He had noticed her, more than she knew.No: Sjansene for flukt ble mindre.En: The chances of escape grew slimmer.No: I det øyeblikket hun prøvde å ta koppen, skled den fra hendene hennes og kaffe rant utover bordet.En: At the moment she tried to grab the cup, it slipped from her hands and coffee spilled across the table.No: Alle snudde seg, inkludert Olav.En: Everyone turned, including Olav.No: Sigrid ble rød som en tomat, mens kaffebølgen skyldte over bordflaten og truet med å nå beina hennes.En: Sigrid turned as red as a tomato, while the coffee wave swept across the table surface, threatening to reach her feet.No: Olav lo hjertelig, ikke på en hånlig måte, men med forståelse.En: Olav laughed heartily, not in a mocking way, but with understanding.No: Han kikket ned på skoene hennes og sa: "Jeg har kommet til jobb med to ulike sokker mer enn én gang.En: He glanced down at her shoes and said: "I've come to work with two different socks more than once."No: " Blikkene deres møttes, og Sigrid kunne ikke unngå å smile.En: Their eyes met, and Sigrid couldn't help but smile.No: "Det ser ut som vi begge har våre dager," svarte hun, og prøvde å skjule hvor lettet hun følte seg.En: "Looks like we both have our days," she replied, trying to hide how relieved she felt.No: Olav smilte tilbake og tilbød seg en ny kopp, "Denne er på huset.En: Olav smiled back and offered her a new cup, "This one's on the house.No: Vi alle har våre små uhell.En: We all have our little mishaps."No: " Ingrid humret ved siden av, glad for sin venns moderlige ro.En: Ingrid chuckled beside her, glad for her friend's grounded composure.No: Sigrid pustet lettet ut.En: Sigrid breathed a sigh of relief.No: Hun forstod noe viktig.En: She understood something important.No: Små feil og skamfulle øyeblikk kunne være porten til latter og nye forbindelser.En: Small mistakes and embarrassing moments could be gateways to laughter and new connections.No: Hun hadde alltid strevet for å være perfekt, men kanskje ufullkommenhet var mer sjarmerende.En: She had always strived to be perfect, but maybe imperfection was more charming.No: Igjen kom kaffebarens sum tilbake, like lekker som aldri før.En: Once again, the coffee shop's hum returned, as delightful as ever.No: Så, med kaffe i hjertet og gnist i øynene, begynte hun å nyte dagen.En: So, with coffee in her heart and a spark in her eyes, she began to enjoy the day.No: Med Olavs latter som ekko og Ingrids vennskap ved sin side, visste hun at høstluften aldri hadde smakt så søtt.En: With Olav's laughter echoing and Ingrid's friendship by her side, she knew that the autumn air had never tasted so sweet. Vocabulary Words:cozy: koseligautumn: høstpainted: maltdelightful: deiligaroma: duftporcelain: porselenconversations: samtalerlively: livligeglanced: kikketshock: sjokkelegant: elegantadmirable: sjarmerendeenergetic: energiskcharming: sjarmerendemishap: fadesencotton: bomullslipped: skledcuriously: nysgjerriggiggled: fnistemuffle: dempeattract: tiltrekkeorders: bestillingerescape: fluktslimmer: mindrethreatening: truetmocking: hånligunderstanding: forståelsemet: møttesrelief: lettetimperfection: ufullkommenhet
Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Sanne's Quest: A Tulip Adventure in Autumnal Amsterdam Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-10-20-07-38-20-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De zon hing laag aan de hemel terwijl Sanne door de drukke marktkraampjes in Amsterdam liep.En: The sun hung low in the sky as Sanne walked through the busy market stalls in Amsterdam.Nl: Het was de laatste zaterdag van oktober.En: It was the last Saturday of October.Nl: De lucht was fris en rook naar pompoenen en kaneel.En: The air was crisp and smelled of pumpkins and cinnamon.Nl: Halloween versieringen hingen aan de stalletjes.En: Halloween decorations were hanging on the stalls.Nl: Lichtjes flonkerden tussen de felgekleurde bloemen.En: Lights twinkled among the brightly colored flowers.Nl: Sanne stopte bij een kraampje met tulpen.En: Sanne stopped at a stall with tulips.Nl: Haar ogen zochten naar een specifieke bol.En: Her eyes searched for a specific bulb.Nl: Haar oma, een liefhebber van tuinieren, had altijd van deze zeldzame tulp gedroomd.En: Her grandmother, a gardening enthusiast, had always dreamed of this rare tulip.Nl: Sanne wilde haar verrassen voor de winter begon.En: Sanne wanted to surprise her before winter began.Nl: Maar het was druk, en de kraameigenaar schudde zijn hoofd.En: But it was busy, and the stall owner shook his head.Nl: "Uitverkocht," zei hij.En: "Sold out," he said.Nl: Sanne's hart zonk even.En: Sanne's heart sank a little.Nl: Ze bedankte de man en vervolgde haar tocht.En: She thanked the man and continued on her way.Nl: De tijd tikte verder en de zon zakte lager.En: Time ticked by, and the sun sank lower.Nl: Jasper, een vriend, zwaaide naar haar van een andere kraam.En: Jasper, a friend, waved at her from another stall.Nl: "Op zoek naar iets bijzonders, Sanne?"En: "Looking for something special, Sanne?"Nl: vroeg hij met een vriendelijke glimlach.En: he asked with a friendly smile.Nl: Sanne vertelde hem over haar zoektocht.En: Sanne told him about her quest.Nl: "Ik ben bijna te laat, de markt sluit straks," zei ze bezorgd.En: "I'm almost too late, the market is closing soon," she said worriedly.Nl: Noor, die naast Jasper stond, haalde haar schouders op.En: Noor, who stood next to Jasper, shrugged her shoulders.Nl: "Misschien heeft Erik bij de hoek nog wat," stelde ze voor.En: "Maybe Erik around the corner still has something," she suggested.Nl: Sanne knikte dankbaar en haaste zich in die richting.En: Sanne nodded gratefully and hurried in that direction.Nl: Bij de hoek was Eriks kraam bijna leeg.En: At the corner, Erik's stall was almost empty.Nl: "Erik, heb je toevallig nog een tulpenbol?"En: "Erik, do you happen to have a tulip bulb?"Nl: vroeg Sanne, terwijl de marktgeluiden om hen heen vervaagden.En: Sanne asked, as the market sounds around them faded.Nl: Erik lachte.En: Erik laughed.Nl: "Ja, ik heb er nog één,” antwoordde hij.En: "Yes, I have one left," he replied.Nl: “Ik begreep nooit waarom ik deze zeldzame bol nog had, nu weet ik het."En: "I never understood why I still had this rare bulb, now I know."Nl: Sanne's ogen straalden van vreugde.En: Sanne's eyes beamed with joy.Nl: Ze kocht de bol en bedankte Erik uitbundig.En: She bought the bulb and thanked Erik exuberantly.Nl: Met bloemen in haar hand en een warm gevoel in haar hart, liep ze langzaam terug naar huis.En: With flowers in her hand and a warm feeling in her heart, she walked slowly back home.Nl: Thuis aangekomen, zat haar oma in de woonkamer met een kop thee.En: When she arrived home, her grandmother was sitting in the living room with a cup of tea.Nl: Sanne liet de tulpenbol zien met een brede glimlach.En: Sanne showed the tulip bulb with a wide smile.Nl: "Oma, kijk eens wat ik voor jou heb gevonden!"En: "Grandma, look at what I found for you!"Nl: Oma's ogen werden groot en straalden van geluk.En: Grandma's eyes grew wide and shone with happiness.Nl: "Oh, Sanne, je weet precies hoe je mijn dag moet maken," zei ze dankbaar.En: "Oh, Sanne, you know exactly how to make my day," she said gratefully.Nl: Sanne omarmde haar en voelde de warmte van hun band sterker dan ooit.En: Sanne embraced her and felt the warmth of their bond stronger than ever.Nl: Die avond leerde Sanne iets belangrijks.En: That evening, Sanne learned something important.Nl: De moeite die ze had gedaan om de bloemen te vinden, had gezorgd voor een glimlach op gezicht van haar oma.En: The effort she had made to find the flowers had brought a smile to her grandmother's face.Nl: Kleine gebaren van liefde hebben grote betekenis.En: Little acts of love have great meaning.Nl: Terwijl de laatste kaarsen van Halloween brandden, voelde Sanne zich tevreden.En: As the last Halloween candles burned down, Sanne felt content.Nl: Ze had bereikt wat ze wilde, en de liefde die ze met haar oma deelde was onveranderd speciaal.En: She had achieved what she wanted, and the love she shared with her grandmother was unchanged and special. Vocabulary Words:crisp: frissmelled: rooktwinkled: flonkerdenspecific: specifiekegardening: tuinierenenthusiast: liefhebbersurprise: verrassenrare: zeldzamebulb: bolsank: zonkalmost: bijnawaved: zwaaidespecial: bijzondersquest: zoektochtworriedly: bezorgdcorner: hoekshrugged: haaldepossibly: toevalliglaughter: lachteexuberantly: uitbundigbeamed: straaldengratefully: dankbaarembraced: omarmdebond: bandeffort: moeitemeaning: betekeniscontent: tevredenachieved: bereiktunchanged: onveranderdsuggested: stelde
Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Diwali Surprise: Finding Love in Chandni Chowk's Chaos Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-10-20-07-38-20-hi Story Transcript:Hi: चांदनी चौक का बाजार।En: The Chandni Chowk market.Hi: यह जगह हमेशा जीवंत और शोरगुल से भरी रहती है।En: This place is always lively and filled with noise.Hi: हर तरफ से आती आवाजें, चलते-फिरते लोग, और दुकानों के रंग-बिरंगे कपड़े हवा में लहराते हैं।En: Sounds coming from all directions, people walking around, and the colorful clothes of the shops fluttering in the air.Hi: दिवाली की तैय्यारियाँ जोरों पर हैं।En: The Diwali preparations are in full swing.Hi: हर दुकान पर सजावट का सामान और दीपावली के दीपक चौंधिया रहे हैं।En: Every shop is dazzling with decorative items and Deepavali lamps.Hi: रवि, एक जोशीला युवक, अपने मन में एक खास इरादा लेकर बाजार में घूम रहा है।En: Ravi, an enthusiastic young man, is roaming the market with a special intention in mind.Hi: उसे अपने बचपन की दोस्त अनन्या के लिए एक खास तोहफ़ा खरीदना है।En: He wants to buy a special gift for his childhood friend Ananya.Hi: अनन्या, बिना किसी चिंता के दिवाली की तैयारियों में मस्त है।En: Ananya is blissfully engrossed in the Diwali preparations without any worries.Hi: उनके साथ अनन्या का चुलबुला चचेरा भाई कबीर भी है, जो हमेशा रवि को परेशान करने का एक नया तरीका खोज लेता है।En: Her bubbly cousin Kabir, who always finds a new way to tease Ravi, is also with them.Hi: बाजार में भीड़ का आलम यह है कि रवि को सोचना मुश्किल हो गया है।En: The market is so crowded that it's difficult for Ravi to think.Hi: ऊपर से कबीर की शरारतें, जो उसे और परेशान कर देती हैं।En: On top of that, Kabir's pranks make him even more distressed.Hi: रवि को समझ नहीं आ रहा था कि अनन्या के लिए क्या खरीदे।En: Ravi couldn't decide what to buy for Ananya.Hi: तभी उसे ख्याल आया कि वह बाज़ार की भीड़ से बचकर किनारे की गली में एक छोटी सी दुकान देखे।En: Then it occurred to him to avoid the market crowd and check out a small shop in a side alley.Hi: वह दुकान तक पहुंचा और वहां उसे एक बेहद खूबसूरत, हाथ से बना हुआ मिट्टी का दिया दिखाई दिया।En: He reached the shop and saw a very beautiful, handmade clay lamp there.Hi: उसे पता था कि अनन्या को यह दिया बहुत पसंद आएगा।En: He knew Ananya would love this lamp.Hi: पर तभी उसने देखा कि कबीर भी उसी दिये को खरीदने की कोशिश कर रहा था।En: But then he noticed that Kabir was also trying to buy the same lamp.Hi: रवि और कबीर दोनों ने मिलकर उस दुकानदार से मोलभाव किया।En: Ravi and Kabir both bargained with the shopkeeper.Hi: कबीर की शरारतों के बावजूद, वह रवि के सच्चे इरादों को समझ गया।En: Despite Kabir's antics, the shopkeeper understood Ravi's sincere intentions.Hi: उसने रवि को दिया खरीदने दिया।En: He allowed Ravi to buy the lamp.Hi: कबीर ने अपनी शरारत छोड़ दी और रवि को सम्मान से देखने लगा।En: Kabir stopped his mischief and began to look at Ravi with respect.Hi: रवि ने दिया अनन्या को देते वक्त अपनी भावनाएँ प्रकट कीं।En: When Ravi gave the lamp to Ananya, he expressed his feelings.Hi: अनन्या ने उस दिये को बहुत पसंद किया और रवि की भावनाओं को समझा।En: Ananya loved the lamp and understood Ravi's emotions.Hi: इस तरह, रवि की हिम्मत ने उसे न केवल अनन्या के करीब ला दिया, बल्कि कबीर का भी दिल जीत लिया।En: In this way, Ravi's courage not only brought him closer to Ananya but also won Kabir's heart.Hi: अब वह तीनों दोस्त हंसी-खुशी से दिवाली की तैयारियों में लग गए।En: Now all three friends happily engaged in Diwali preparations.Hi: चांदनी चौक का बाजार अब भी उतना ही चहल-पहल से भरा था, लेकिन रवि के दिल में हलचल अब शांत हो चुकी थी।En: The Chandni Chowk market was still bustling as ever, but the commotion in Ravi's heart had now quieted down. Vocabulary Words:lively: जीवंतfluttering: लहरातेpreparations: तैय्यारियाँdazzling: चौंधियाenthusiastic: जोशीलाblissfully: मस्तengrossed: मग्नcrowded: भीड़distressed: परेशानbargained: मोलभावantics: शरारतेंsincere: सच्चेintentions: इरादोंmischief: शरारतrespect: सम्मानemotions: भावनाएँcourage: हिम्मतcommotion: हलचलquieted: शांतspecial: खासgift: तोहफ़ाchildhood: बचपनintention: इरादाroaming: घूमbubbly: चुलबुलाavoid: बचनाbeautiful: खूबसूरतhandmade: हाथ से बना हुआlamp: दीयाheart: दिल
Fluent Fiction - Dutch: The Imperfect Art of Togetherness: A Family's Fall Gathering Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-10-19-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De herfst was in volle gang in de schilderachtige wijk waar Bram en Anouk woonden.En: Autumn was in full swing in the picturesque neighborhood where Bram and Anouk lived.Nl: De bomen langs de straten waren versierd met goudgele bladeren en hun huis straalde warmte uit met het zachte licht dat door de ramen scheen.En: The trees along the streets were adorned with golden-yellow leaves, and their house exuded warmth with the soft light shining through the windows.Nl: Het was een perfecte dag voor de familiebijeenkomst die Bram en Anouk organiseerden.En: It was a perfect day for the family gathering that Bram and Anouk were organizing.Nl: Bram stond in de keuken, gefocust op zijn takenlijst.En: Bram stood in the kitchen, focused on his to-do list.Nl: Elk detail moest perfect zijn.En: Every detail had to be perfect.Nl: Anouk glimlachte vanaf de woonkamer; ze zag dingen anders.En: Anouk smiled from the living room; she saw things differently.Nl: Voor haar ging het om het genieten van elkaars gezelschap, niet om perfectie.En: For her, it was about enjoying each other's company, not about perfection.Nl: “Bram, laten we het wat rustiger aan doen,” stelde Anouk voor terwijl ze enkele kaarsen op tafel aanstak.En: "Bram, let's take it a bit easier," Anouk suggested as she lit some candles on the table.Nl: “Het gaat om samen zijn met de familie.”En: "It's about being together with family."Nl: Bram knikte kort, maar bladerde door zijn lijst.En: Bram gave a short nod but thumbed through his list.Nl: Alles moest lopen zoals hij het gepland had, vooral omdat zijn broer Sander ook zou komen.En: Everything had to go as he had planned, especially since his brother Sander would also be coming.Nl: Sander, altijd een beetje competitief, had de gewoonte om Bram kleineren op zijn eigen subtiele manier.En: Sander, always a bit competitive, had the habit of subtly belittling Bram in his own way.Nl: Met de klok die bleef tikken, zette Bram zijn plan in werking.En: As the clock kept ticking, Bram set his plan in motion.Nl: Het huis vulde zich met de geur van gerechten die aan het koken waren.En: The house filled with the scent of dishes cooking.Nl: Anouk besloot ondertussen om een paar kleine veranderingen door te voeren—ze maakte plaats voor spelletjes en zorgde voor muziek.En: Meanwhile, Anouk decided to make a few small changes—she made room for games and arranged for music.Nl: Toen de familie arriveerde, was de sfeer ontspannen en vrolijk.En: When the family arrived, the atmosphere was relaxed and cheerful.Nl: Sander gaf Bram een knipoog, een stilzwijgend teken van het verwachte competitieve spel.En: Sander gave Bram a wink, a silent sign of the expected competitive game.Nl: Alles verliep soepel, totdat een van de hoofdgerechten ondergekookt bleek te zijn.En: Everything went smoothly until one of the main courses turned out to be undercooked.Nl: Sander maakte prompt een opmerking, als een steek onder water.En: Sander promptly made a remark, like a subtle jab under the radar.Nl: Bram's blik verstrakte.En: Bram's expression tightened.Nl: Het was een moment van crisis.En: It was a moment of crisis.Nl: “Geeft niets, Bram,” zei Anouk zacht, terwijl ze een hand op zijn arm legde.En: "It's okay, Bram," Anouk said softly, placing a hand on his arm.Nl: “Het is maar eten. Kijk naar iedereen die hier is.”En: "It's just food. Look at everyone who's here."Nl: Met een diepe zucht keek Bram rond.En: With a deep sigh, Bram looked around.Nl: Zijn familie lachte, genoot van de avond.En: His family was laughing, enjoying the evening.Nl: Zelfs Sander, ondanks zijn opmerking, leek ontspannen.En: Even Sander, despite his remark, seemed relaxed.Nl: Anouk's toevoegingen begonnen hun magie te doen.En: Anouk's additions began to work their magic.Nl: Spontane spelletjes en muziek verspreidden een lichte stemming door de kamer.En: Spontaneous games and music spread a lighthearted mood throughout the room.Nl: Bram realiseerde zich dat het echt niet om perfectie ging.En: Bram realized that it really wasn't about perfection.Nl: Hij zag nu dat het warme samenzijn belangrijker was.En: He now saw that the warm togetherness was more important.Nl: Aan het einde van de avond maakte Bram tijd om met Sander te praten.En: At the end of the evening, Bram made time to talk with Sander.Nl: In een oprechte bui bedankte Sander hem voor de avond en erkende de moeite die hij had gedaan.En: In a sincere mood, Sander thanked him for the evening and acknowledged the effort he had put in.Nl: Bram glimlachte.En: Bram smiled.Nl: Hij had zijn les geleerd.En: He had learned his lesson.Nl: Het was niet belangrijk om de beste te zijn, maar wel om te genieten van wat je had.En: It wasn't important to be the best, but to enjoy what you had.Nl: Hij trok Anouk naar zich toe en bedankte haar.En: He pulled Anouk close and thanked her.Nl: De avond eindigde in gezelschap en geluk—de echte succesfactoren van een familiebijeenkomst.En: The evening ended in companionship and happiness—the true success factors of a family gathering. Vocabulary Words:picturesque: schilderachtigeadorned: versierdexuded: straaldegathering: bijeenkomstfocused: gefocusdperfection: perfectiesuggested: stelde voorcompetitive: competitiefhabit: gewoontesubtly: subtieleremark: opmerkingundercooked: ondergekooktcrisis: crisissigh: zuchtspontaneous: spontanelighthearted: lichtetogetherness: samenzijnacknowledged: erkendecompanionship: gezelschaphappiness: geluksuccess factors: succesfactorenmain courses: hoofdgerechttightened: verstrakteexpression: blikexpected: verwachtedoors open: deuren openensincere: oprechtemagic: magiecheerful: vrolijkeffort: moeite
Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Autumn In New York: Eli's Journey from Fear to Hope Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-10-13-07-38-18-he Story Transcript:He: עלי נישבה רוח קרירה והעלים נשרו כמו גשם צבעוני.En: A cool breeze swept over me, and the leaves fell like colorful rain.He: היה משהו מיוחד בסתיו בניו יורק.En: There was something special about autumn in New York.He: העלים הצהובים, האדומים והכתומים מילאו את הפארק בכיסוי מרהיב של צבעים חמים.En: The yellow, red, and orange leaves filled the park with a spectacular cover of warm colors.He: אלי התהלך דרך שבילי פארק המרכזי, תחושת דאגה מקננת בליבו.En: Eli walked through the paths of Central Park, a sense of worry nesting in his heart.He: העונה הייתה חג הסוכות, ואנשים הותירו את חיי היום-יום לטובת שמחת החג בפארק.En: The season was the holiday of Sukkot, and people left their daily lives in favor of the holiday's joy in the park.He: רעשי ילדים משחקים והדי צחוק של משפחות התערבבו באוויר.En: The sounds of children playing and the echoes of families' laughter filled the air.He: אך אלי, בליבו, היה רחוק מאוד מכל השמחה הזאת.En: But Eli, in his heart, was very far from all that joy.He: הוא בהה באדמה, בעשב היבש שנשבר תחת כפות נעליו.En: He stared at the ground, at the dry grass that crunched under his shoe soles.He: המחשבות על הבדיקות הרפואיות לא עזבו אותו לרגע.En: The thoughts about the medical tests wouldn't leave him for a moment.He: הוא פחד.En: He was afraid.He: פחד מהתשובות.En: Afraid of the answers.He: פחד ממה שזה עלול לומר על עתידו עם מרים.En: Afraid of what it could mean for his future with Miriam.He: מרים, אהבתו, חיה בתל אביב.En: Miriam, his love, lived in Tel Aviv.He: הם ניהלו קשר למרחקים רבים.En: They maintained a long-distance relationship.He: אהבתם הייתה חזקה, אבל המרחק והחרדה לאי-הידיעה מעיקים על שניהם.En: Their love was strong, but the distance and the anxiety of uncertainty weighed on both of them.He: הוא לא רצה להעמיס עליה את דאגותיו.En: He didn't want to burden her with his worries.He: הוא חשב, "איך אוכל לספר לה?En: He thought, "How can I tell her?"He: " אך ליבו ידע שההסתרה הזו אינה הדרך הנכונה.En: But his heart knew that this concealment was not the right path.He: אלי התיישב על ספסל תחת עץ אלון גדול, העלים נפלו באיטיות סביבו.En: Eli sat down on a bench under a large oak tree, the leaves slowly falling around him.He: הוא נזכר בפתגם ביידיש שסבתא שלו נהגה לומר: "פחד אינו מקטין את הסיכון אלא את הכוח להתמודד איתו".En: He remembered a Yiddish proverb his grandmother used to say: "Fear does not reduce the risk but the strength to face it."He: באותו רגע, צלצל הטלפון שלו.En: At that moment, his phone rang.He: זה היה המומחה שלו.En: It was his specialist.He: לבו הלם כמו תופים באוזניו.En: His heart pounded like drums in his ears.He: הוא חש בתד לוחצת בחזהו.En: He felt a tight pressure in his chest.He: עד כה, היה נוטה להניח לשיחות כאלה ללכת לתיבת הקול שלו.En: Until then, he tended to let such calls go to voicemail.He: אבל הפעם, משהו בתוכו אמר לו לענות.En: But this time, something inside him told him to answer.He: בקול רועד מעט, הוא אמר "שלום".En: With a slightly trembling voice, he said, "Hello."He: קולו של הרופא היה מרגיע.En: The doctor's voice was calming.He: "אלי," הוא התחיל, "התוצאות הן לא כפי שחששת.En: "Eli," he began, "the results are not what you feared.He: זה טוב הרבה יותר ממה שחשבנו.En: It's much better than we thought.He: הכל יהיה בסדר.En: Everything will be alright.He: תוכל להמשיך בחיים רגועים".En: You can continue with a peaceful life."He: עם כל מילה, כמויות של דאגה נפלו מעל ליבי אלי, כמו העלים הללו המנשבים ברוח.En: With every word, loads of worry fell off Eli's heart, like those leaves blowing in the wind.He: כאשר השיחה הסתיימה, הוא חש הקלה גדולה.En: When the call ended, he felt a great relief.He: הכעס המטריד שהיה בליבו הופך לשקט.En: The troubling anger that was in his heart turned to quiet.He: אלי שלף את מכשיר הטלפון שלו שוב וחייג למרים.En: Eli pulled out his phone again and dialed Miriam.He: הוא הבין שאי אפשר לכלוא אהבה מאחורי קירות של חששות לא מדוברים.En: He realized that love cannot be confined behind walls of unspoken fears.He: "מרים," הוא אמר ברוך כשהיא ענתה, "יש לי משהו לספר לך.En: "Miriam," he said softly when she answered, "I have something to tell you."He: " בתוך הצלילים הרחבים של העיר הסואנת, עלי הסתיו המשיכו לנשוב, אבל הפעם, הם נשאו איתם תחושה של חום ותקווה.En: Amid the wide sounds of the bustling city, the autumn leaves continued to blow, but this time, they carried with them a feeling of warmth and hope.He: אלי ידע שכעת יוכל לצעוד בבטחון לעבר העתיד, עם מרים לצידו.En: Eli knew that now he could confidently step towards the future, with Miriam by his side. Vocabulary Words:breeze: רוח קרירהspectacular: מרהיבworry: דאגהnesting: מקננתholiday: חגechoes: הדיcrunched: נשברsoles: כפותconcealment: הסתרהoak: אלוןproverb: פתגםreduce: מקטיןrisk: סיכוןstrength: כוחspecialist: מומחהtrembling: רועדcalming: מרגיעrelief: הקלהconfined: לכלואunspoken: לא מדובריםburden: להעמיסanxiety: חרדהuncertainty: אי-הידיעהpath: דרךfar: רחוקcrunched: נשברtended: נוטהcontinue: להמשיךpressure: תדrealized: הביןBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.
Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Beachside Breaths: A Tale of Friendship and Resilience Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-10-07-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 秋の夕暮れ、月明かりが美しいビーチを照らしていました。En: On an autumn evening, the moonlight beautifully illuminated the beach.Ja: 波の音は静かで、心落ち着くひびきでした。En: The sound of the waves was quiet, resonating in a way that calmed the heart.Ja: ここはサトルがよく訪れる場所です。En: This is a place that Satoru often visits.Ja: 彼は静かに海を見つめ、心の中で考え事をしていました。En: He was silently staring at the sea, lost in his thoughts.Ja: その日は、サトルの友達のリナも一緒でした。En: That day, Satoru's friend Rina was also with him.Ja: リナはいつも元気で冒険好きな女の子です。En: Rina is always energetic and loves adventures.Ja: 彼女は浜辺を駆け回り、「サトル、夕日がすごくきれいだね！」と叫びました。En: She ran around the beach and shouted, "Satoru, the sunset is so beautiful!"Ja: しかし、突然リナは立ち止まり、息を詰まらせました。En: Suddenly, however, Rina came to a halt, gasping for breath.Ja: 彼女の表情は苦しそうでした。En: Her expression looked pained.Ja: 「リナ、大丈夫？」とサトルは心配になりました。En: "Rina, are you okay?" Satoru asked, worried.Ja: リナは喘息を持っているのです。En: Rina has asthma.Ja: ビーチは人がほとんどいない場所でした。すぐに助けを呼ぶことはできません。En: The beach was a place with hardly any people, so calling for help immediately was not an option.Ja: サトルは冷静に、リナのバッグから吸入器を取り出しました。En: Remaining calm, Satoru took the inhaler out of Rina's bag.Ja: 「これを使って、落ち着いて」と優しく言いました。En: "Use this and relax," he said gently.Ja: リナは頷き、吸入器を使い始めました。En: Rina nodded and began to use the inhaler.Ja: 日が沈む瞬間、リナの息がさらに乱れていきました。En: As the sun set, Rina's breathing became even more erratic.Ja: サトルは心臓がドキドキしましたが、冷静さを保ちました。En: Satoru's heart raced, but he remained composed.Ja: 「リナ、帰ろう。今は休む方が大事だよ」と沈む夕日を背に、真剣に訴えました。En: "Rina, let's head back. Resting is more important now," he urged earnestly against the backdrop of the setting sun.Ja: リナはためらいましたが、サトルの真剣な表情を見て頷きました。En: Rina hesitated but nodded when she saw Satoru's serious expression.Ja: 「わかった、行こう」と、彼女は少し落ち着いた声で言いました。En: "Okay, let's go," she replied in a slightly calmer voice.Ja: 二人は手を繋いで、ビーチから離れました。En: The two held hands as they left the beach.Ja: サトルはリナが無事であることを確認し続けました。En: Satoru kept ensuring that Rina was all right.Ja: 帰り道、リナは「ありがとう、サトル」と感謝の気持ちを伝えました。En: On the way back, Rina expressed her gratitude, "Thank you, Satoru."Ja: サトルは優しく微笑み、「君は大切な友達だから」と答えました。En: Satoru smiled gently and replied, "You are a dear friend."Ja: その夜、二人は星空を見上げました。En: That night, the two looked up at the starry sky.Ja: サトルは自らの成長を感じ、リナもまた自らのペースを少し考えるきっかけとなりました。En: Satoru felt his own growth, and Rina was prompted to consider her own pace a little more.Ja: 海のさざ波音は、二人の心を穏やかに包み込み、また新しい季節の訪れを予感させました。En: The sound of the sea waves gently enveloped their hearts, hinting at the arrival of a new season. Vocabulary Words:illuminated: 照らしましたresonating: ひびきsilently: 静かにenergetic: 元気adventures: 冒険gasping: 息を詰まらせましたexpression: 表情worried: 心配immediately: すぐにcomposed: 冷静inhaler: 吸入器erratic: 乱れてcomposed: 冷静さを保ちましたearnestly: 真剣にbackdrop: 背にurged: 訴えましたhesitated: ためらいましたensuring: 確認し続けましたgratitude: 感謝gently: 優しくenveloped: 包み込みprompted: きっかけとなりましたseason: 季節の訪れmoonstruck: 月明かりが美しいprudent: 冷静にstunned: 立ち止まりrhythm: さざ波音solitude: 人がほとんどいないbreathtaking: すごくきれいrepose: 休む方が大事
Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Rekindling Bonds: An Unexpected Reunion During Sukkot Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-10-06-07-38-20-he Story Transcript:He: ארי הלך לאיטו לאורך השבילים של פארק סנטרל.En: Ari walked slowly along the paths of Central Park.He: הרוח הקרירה של סתיו נשבה בין העצים, עלי שלכת הזהב חיפו את האדמה כמו שטיח צבעוני.En: The cool autumn breeze blew between the trees, and golden autumn leaves carpeted the ground like a colorful rug.He: סלסולים של מוזיקה חגיגית נשמעו מרחוק, והקריאות העליזות של הילדים מילאו את האוויר.En: Twirls of festive music could be heard from afar, and the cheerful calls of children filled the air.He: זה היה חג סוכות, זמן של שמחה וזכרונות ילדות.En: It was Sukkot, a time of joy and childhood memories.He: ארי עצר ליד סוכה קטנה, קישוטי נייר ובדים צבעוניים עיטרו אותה.En: Ari stopped by a small sukkah, adorned with paper decorations and colorful fabrics.He: זכרונות חזרו אליו מימי החג שחגג פעם עם חבריו הטובים, רינה ולוי.En: Memories came back to him from the times he once celebrated the holiday with his good friends, Rina and Levi.He: הם היו חבורה בלתי נפרדת.En: They were an inseparable group.He: אך הזמן עבר, וכל אחד הלך בדרכו.En: But time passed, and each went their own way.He: ארי חש געגוע עמוק בלבו לשוב ולחוות את החיבור ההוא.En: Ari felt a deep longing in his heart to experience that connection again.He: אם רק הוא היה בטוח שהם ירצו לפגוש אותו.En: If only he was sure they would want to meet him.He: אולי רינה עסוקה בחייה החדשים?En: Perhaps Rina was busy with her new life?He: אולי לוי שקוע במסורתיו ולא יראה בו חלק מהעולם שלו עוד?En: Maybe Levi was engrossed in his traditions and wouldn't see Ari as a part of his world anymore?He: אבל משהו בתוכו דחף אותו להישאר.En: But something inside him urged him to stay.He: מתוך ההמון הססגוני, ראה ארי פתאום את רינה צוחקת עם לוי ליד שולחן קטן.En: Out of the colorful crowd, Ari suddenly saw Rina laughing with Levi by a small table.He: היא נראתה בדיוק כמו שזכר, חיונית ומלאת שמחת חיים.En: She looked just as he remembered, vibrant and full of life.He: לוי, עם מבטו השקט, נראה מסורתי מתמיד.En: Levi, with his quiet gaze, seemed more traditional than ever.He: הלב של ארי פעם בחוזקה.En: Ari's heart pounded strongly.He: האם זה יהיה נכון פשוט לגשת?En: Should he just walk up to them?He: או שמא עדיף להסתובב וללכת?En: Or would it be better to turn and leave?He: אבל געגוע כמעט מוחשי חילף בו.En: But the almost palpable longing surged within him.He: הוא ידע שעליו להחליט - עכשיו או לעולם לא.En: He knew he had to decide - now or never.He: בצעד איטי אך בטוח, הוא התקדם לעבר שולחנם.En: With a slow but confident step, he moved toward their table.He: "רינה, לוי," קרא בקול קצת רועד.En: "Rina, Levi," he called out in a slightly trembling voice.He: שני הראשים הפנו אליו את מבטם, לרגע המום ואז היכרה חמה נפרשה על הפנים.En: Two heads turned to look at him, momentarily stunned before warm recognition spread across their faces.He: "ארי!En: "Ari!"He: " קראה רינה וקפצה עליו בחיבוק נלהב.En: Rina exclaimed and jumped on him with an enthusiastic hug.He: לוי חייך חיוך רחב ומצטרף לחיבוק.En: Levi smiled broadly and joined in the embrace.He: "כל כך התגעגענו," אמר הקול השקט של לוי.En: "We missed you so much," Levi's quiet voice said.He: הרגע היה מלא בשמחה ובדמעות של אושר.En: The moment was filled with joy and tears of happiness.He: ארי הרגיש את לבו מתרחב, כאילו חזר הביתה סוף סוף.En: Ari felt his heart expand, as if he had finally returned home.He: הם ישבו יחד, צחקו ונזכרו בימים ההם כשעוד היו חבורה חזקה.En: They sat together, laughed, and reminisced about those days when they were still a strong group.He: בהבטחה הדדית לשמור על קשר, ארי הבין שלמרות השינויים והזמן שחלף, החברות האמיתית איתנה.En: With a mutual promise to keep in touch, Ari realized that despite the changes and the time that had passed, true friendship stands firm.He: הוא ידע שחזר למצוא את שורשיו.En: He knew he had found his roots again.He: עם רינה ולוי שוב לצידו, הוא היה בטוח שגם העתיד יהיה מלא בזיכרונות משותפים ויפים.En: With Rina and Levi by his side once more, he was sure the future would also be filled with shared and beautiful memories. Vocabulary Words:carpeted: חיפוvibrant: חיוניתadorned: עיטרוpalpable: מוחשיexpand: מתרחבbreeze: רוחcheerful: עליזותlonging: געגועengrossed: שקועurged: דחףrecognition: היכרהstunned: המוםtrembling: רועדembrace: חיבוקmutual: הדדיתmemories: זכרונותchildhood: ילדותinseparable: בלתי נפרדתurge: דחףfestive: חגיגיתstunned: המוםtraditional: מסורתיoverwhelmed: הצפהhesitated: היסוסconfident: בטוחreminded: נזכרexpand: מתרחבroots: שורשיוfirm: איתנהurge: דחףBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.
Fluent Fiction - Swedish: A Knight's Choice: Finding Warmth and Wonder on Halloween Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-10-02-07-38-20-sv Story Transcript:Sv: I det lilla, gamla barnhemmet där Sven bodde, fanns en känsla av värme och gemenskap även om byggnaden var lite sliten.En: In the small, old orphanage where Sven lived, there was a feeling of warmth and community even though the building was a bit worn.Sv: De trägolv som knarrade under varje steg och doften av nybakade pumpakakor fyllde luften.En: The wooden floors creaked under every step, and the scent of freshly baked pumpkin cookies filled the air.Sv: Utanför rasslade höstlöven när vinden lekte med dem.En: Outside, the autumn leaves rustled as the wind played with them.Sv: Fönstren stängde inte riktigt tätt, och en sval höstkyla kröp in i rummen.En: The windows didn't quite shut tightly, and a cool autumn chill crept into the rooms.Sv: Sven, en nyfiken pojke på tio år, satt vid köksbordet och tittade på en lista som föreståndaren, fru Karina, hade skrivit.En: Sven, a curious ten-year-old boy, sat at the kitchen table looking at a list that the manager, Mrs. Karina, had written.Sv: Listan var full av viktiga saker: jackor, mössor, vantar.En: The list was full of important things: jackets, hats, gloves.Sv: Han skulle snart få följa med Elin till secondhand-butiken.En: He would soon get to go with Elin to the second-hand shop.Sv: Sven älskade Halloween och ville ha en dräkt som skulle göra honom minnesvärd på barnhemmets fest.En: Sven loved Halloween and wanted a costume that would make him memorable at the orphanage's party.Sv: Men han visste också att han behövde en varm jacka inför vintern.En: But he also knew he needed a warm jacket for the upcoming winter.Sv: "Har du listan, Sven?"En: "Do you have the list, Sven?"Sv: frågade Elin när de var redo att gå.En: asked Elin as they were ready to go.Sv: "Ja", svarade han, men tankarna var redan hos olika dräkter.En: "Yes," he replied, but his thoughts were already on different costumes.Sv: Han drömde om att bli utklädd till något speciellt.En: He dreamed of dressing up as something special.Sv: De klev in i den lilla secondhand-butiken på torget, där allt var prydligt men lite gammalt.En: They stepped into the small second-hand shop in the square, where everything was neat but a bit old.Sv: Sven började leta bland kläderna.En: Sven began to search among the clothes.Sv: Jackor och mössor var praktiska, men i ögonvrån såg han något färgglatt och ovanligt.En: Jackets and hats were practical, but out of the corner of his eye, he saw something colorful and unusual.Sv: Det var en dräkt – en riddardräkt med cape och allt.En: It was a costume—a knight's costume with a cape and all.Sv: Den var lite sliten, men Sven älskade den.En: It was a bit worn, but Sven loved it.Sv: Han kände hur hjärtat började slå snabbare.En: He felt his heart begin to beat faster.Sv: Men just då mindes han listan och den strikta budgeten.En: But just then, he remembered the list and the strict budget.Sv: Det var då valet blev svårare.En: That was when the choice became more difficult.Sv: Dräkten eller varm jacka?En: The costume or a warm jacket?Sv: Han tvekade och tittade på Elin som diskret log mot honom.En: He hesitated and looked at Elin who discreetly smiled at him.Sv: "Vad tror du, Sven?"En: "What do you think, Sven?"Sv: frågade hon medan han vägde sitt beslut.En: she asked as he weighed his decision.Sv: Till slut bestämde Sven sig.En: In the end, Sven decided.Sv: Han valde dräkten, fastän det saknades pengar för både dräkten och en jacka.En: He chose the costume, even though there wasn't enough money for both the costume and a jacket.Sv: Kort därefter var det dags för Halloween-festen på barnhemmet.En: Shortly thereafter, it was time for the Halloween party at the orphanage.Sv: Den kvällen blev magisk.En: That evening became magical.Sv: Sven i sin riddardräkt blev festens mittpunkt.En: Sven in his knight costume became the center of the party.Sv: Alla barn jublade och röstande till och med om hans dräkt som den bästa.En: All the children cheered and even voted his costume as the best.Sv: Han vann kvällens pris – en stor, varm vinterjacka som passade honom perfekt.En: He won the evening's prize—a large, warm winter jacket that fit him perfectly.Sv: När han låg i sängen senare, insåg Sven något viktigt.En: As he lay in bed later, Sven realized something important.Sv: Ibland lönar det sig att följa sitt hjärta, även när det känns riskabelt.En: Sometimes it's worth following your heart, even when it feels risky.Sv: Med ett leende somnade han, trygg i vetskapen att hans beslut hade lett till något mer än bara ett minnesvärt Halloween.En: With a smile, he fell asleep, secure in the knowledge that his decision had led to something more than just a memorable Halloween. Vocabulary Words:orphanage: barnhemmetwarmth: värmecommunity: gemenskapcreaked: knarradescent: doftenfreshly baked: nybakadeleaves: lövrustled: rassladetight: tättchill: kylacrept: kröpelaborate: prydligtsecond-hand: secondhandunusual: ovanligtcostume: dräktknight: riddarecape: capehesitated: tvekadediscreetly: diskretweighed: vägdedecision: beslutmemorable: minnesvärtvoted: röstandeprize: prissecure: tryggknowledge: vetskapenimportant: viktigtevening: kvällbudget: budgetautumn: höst
Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Love Blooms and Truth Shines in Parque del Amor Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-10-01-22-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: El sol brillaba intensamente en el Parque del Amor.En: The sun shone brightly in the Parque del Amor.Es: Las flores eran vivas, llenas de colores como el rojo y el amarillo.En: The flowers were vibrant, full of colors like red and yellow.Es: La brisa del océano Pacífico acariciaba suavemente el rostro de Paloma.En: The breeze from the océano Pacífico gently caressed Paloma's face.Es: Era un día perfecto para un primer encuentro.En: It was a perfect day for a first meeting.Es: Paloma esperaba a Diego cerca de la famosa escultura "El Beso".En: Paloma waited for Diego near the famous sculpture "El Beso".Es: Estaba nerviosa y su corazón latía rápido.En: She was nervous and her heart was beating fast.Es: Preparó su mejor sonrisa, pero, de pronto, todo comenzó a girar y su respiración se hizo difícil.En: She prepared her best smile, but suddenly, everything started to spin, and her breathing became difficult.Es: Diego, alto y de mirada cálida, llegó puntual.En: Diego, tall and warm-eyed, arrived on time.Es: “Hola, Paloma,” dijo con una sonrisa.En: "Hello, Paloma," he said with a smile.Es: “Este lugar es hermoso, al igual que tú.En: "This place is beautiful, just like you."Es: ” Paloma intentó sonreír de vuelta, pero se tambaleó ligeramente.En: Paloma tried to smile back, but she staggered slightly.Es: Al ver esto, Santiago, un vendedor cercano, miró con preocupación.En: Seeing this, Santiago, a nearby vendor, looked on with concern.Es: “Señorita, ¿está usted bien?En: "Miss, are you okay?"Es: ” preguntó, mientras alcanzaba una botella de agua.En: he asked, while reaching for a bottle of water.Es: Paloma quería continuar su cita en el parque.En: Paloma wanted to continue her date in the park.Es: Había esperado este momento por semanas.En: She had waited for this moment for weeks.Es: Sin embargo, su cuerpo decía otra cosa.En: However, her body was saying something else.Es: ¿Debería contarle a Diego sobre cómo se sentía realmente?En: Should she tell Diego how she was really feeling?Es: No quería arruinar la tarde, pero tampoco podía ignorar su estado.En: She didn't want to ruin the afternoon, but she couldn't ignore her condition either.Es: “Lo siento, Diego,” comenzó Paloma, su voz suave.En: "I'm sorry, Diego," Paloma began, her voice soft.Es: “Me siento un poco mareada.En: "I feel a bit dizzy."Es: ”Diego no dudó.En: Diego didn't hesitate.Es: “No te preocupes,” respondió, mostrando su lado atento.En: "Don't worry," he replied, showing his attentive side.Es: La ayudó a sentarse en un banco bajo la sombra de un gran árbol.En: He helped her sit on a bench under the shade of a large tree.Es: “Espera aquí, buscaré agua,” dijo antes de correr hacia Santiago.En: "Wait here, I'll get water," he said before running towards Santiago.Es: Santiago le entregó una botella.En: Santiago handed him a bottle.Es: “Aquí tienes, joven.En: "Here you go, young man.Es: Cuida bien de ella,” y Diego asintió, agradeciendo sinceramente antes de regresar a donde Paloma lo esperaba.En: Take good care of her," and Diego nodded, sincerely thanking him before returning to where Paloma was waiting.Es: Paloma bebió el agua lentamente, sintiendo cómo su respiración se normalizaba.En: Paloma drank the water slowly, feeling how her breathing was normalizing.Es: Agradeció el cuidado de Diego y se sintió más segura al abrirse a él sobre su ansiedad.En: She appreciated Diego's care and felt more secure in opening up to him about her anxiety.Es: “Gracias por ayudarme,” dijo Paloma, sus ojos reflejando sinceridad.En: "Thank you for helping me," said Paloma, her eyes reflecting sincerity.Es: “No quería arruinar la cita.En: "I didn't want to ruin the date."Es: ”Diego tomó su mano suavemente.En: Diego gently took her hand.Es: “Estar contigo ya es especial,” respondió, sin dejar de sonreír.En: "Being with you is already special," he responded, still smiling.Es: Santiago miró de lejos, sonriendo al ver que todo estaba bien otra vez.En: Santiago watched from afar, smiling to see that everything was fine again.Es: Como el sol bajaba lentamente en el horizonte, iluminando la escultura con tonales dorados, Paloma se dio cuenta de que confiar y ser honesta era mejor que pretender todo estaba perfecto.En: As the sun slowly set on the horizon, illuminating the sculpture with golden tones, Paloma realized that trusting and being honest was better than pretending everything was perfect.Es: Aquel día, en el Parque del Amor, Paloma y Diego no solo disfrutaron del paisaje, también comenzaron a confiar uno en el otro.En: That day, in the Parque del Amor, Paloma and Diego not only enjoyed the scenery but also began to trust one another.Es: Un paso simple pero importante en cualquier relación.En: A simple but important step in any relationship.Es: Con el sonido del océano como música de fondo, Paloma aprendió que mostrarse tal como era, con todas sus inseguridades, no era malo, sino necesario para encontrar una conexión genuina.En: With the sound of the ocean as a musical backdrop, Paloma learned that showing herself as she was, with all her insecurities, was not bad, but necessary to find a genuine connection. Vocabulary Words:the breeze: la brisathe sculpture: la esculturato caress: acariciarto stagger: tambalearsethe concern: la preocupaciónthe dizziness: el mareoto wait: esperarto spin: girarthe sincerity: la sinceridadthe background: el fondothe scenery: el paisajeto illuminate: iluminarto pretend: fingirgenuine: genuinothe anxiety: la ansiedadintensely: intensamentethe horizon: el horizontethe connection: la conexiónto ruin: arruinarto hesitate: dudarthe shade: la sombrathe vendor: el vendedorthe step: el pasoto normalize: normalizarnearby: cercanoto reach: alcanzarthe sunlight: la luz del solto appreciate: apreciarto trust: confiarto open up: abrirse
Fluent Fiction - Korean: Love Blossoms Under Autumn Skies: A Seoul Story Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-10-01-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 서울의 가을은 아름다웠다.En: Autumn in Seoul was beautiful.Ko: 나무들은 붉은색과 노란색으로 물들고, 바람은 산뜻했다.En: The trees were painted in red and yellow hues, and the breeze was refreshing.Ko: 남산타워의 주위 풍경이 마치 그림 같았다.En: The scenery around Namsan Tower looked like a painting.Ko: 추석이라 가족들이 곳곳에 모여 놀고, 전통 음악이 가볍게 들렸다.En: Since it was Chuseok, families gathered everywhere to have fun, and traditional music could be heard lightly in the background.Ko: 이곳에서는 한 쌍의 소년, 소녀가 함께 첫 데이트를 하기로 했다.En: In this place, a pair of boy and girl decided to have their first date together.Ko: 현수는 남산타워에 서 있었다.En: Hyunsoo stood at Namsan Tower.Ko: 그는 긴장을 감추지 못했다.En: He couldn't hide his nervousness.Ko: 민지와의 첫 데이트였다.En: It was his first date with Minji.Ko: 현수는 좋은 인상을 남기고 싶다는 생각으로 가득했다.En: His mind was full of thoughts of making a good impression.Ko: 문제는 민지가 아침부터 몸이 안 좋았다는 것이다.En: The problem was that Minji hadn't been feeling well since the morning.Ko: 하지만 민지는 현수와의 데이트를 기대하며 마음속 불편함을 숨기고 있었다.En: However, she was looking forward to the date with Hyunsoo and was hiding her discomfort inside.Ko: 두 사람은 타워 꼭대기에 올라가 서울의 스카이라인을 바라봤다.En: The two of them went up to the top of the tower and gazed at Seoul's skyline.Ko: "너무 아름다워," 민지가 조용히 말했다.En: "It's so beautiful," Minji said quietly.Ko: 하지만 그녀의 얼굴은 약간 창백했다.En: But her face was slightly pale.Ko: 현수는 눈치챘다.En: Hyunsoo noticed.Ko: "괜찮아?En: "Are you okay?"Ko: " 그는 걱정스럽게 물었다.En: he asked worriedly.Ko: 민지는 잠시 망설였다.En: Minji hesitated for a moment.Ko: "사실 조금 어지러워," 그녀는 솔직하게 말했다.En: "Actually, I'm a bit dizzy," she said honestly.Ko: 현수는 즉시 그녀의 곁에 가까이 다가갔다.En: Hyunsoo immediately moved closer to her side.Ko: "쉬어야 할 것 같아.En: "I think you should rest.Ko: 여기 오래 서 있지 말자.En: Let's not stand here too long."Ko: " 그는 주변을 둘러보고, 가까운 벤치를 찾았다.En: He looked around and found a nearby bench.Ko: 민지가 걷는 동안 약간 비틀거렸다.En: While walking, Minji staggered slightly.Ko: 갑자기 민지가 정신이 아찔해졌다.En: Suddenly, Minji felt faint.Ko: 현수는 민지를 빠르게 잡아주었다.En: Hyunsoo quickly caught her.Ko: 가까스로 벤치에 앉혀주는 데 성공했다.En: He managed to sit her down on the bench.Ko: 민지는 깊게 숨을 쉬며 안정을 찾으려 노력했다.En: She took deep breaths, trying to regain her composure.Ko: 현수는 그녀 옆에 앉아 팔짱을 끼고 있었다.En: Hyunsoo sat next to her with his arms crossed.Ko: "미안해," 민지가 조심스럽게 말했다.En: "I'm sorry," Minji said cautiously.Ko: "첫 데이트인데 내가 잘못해서…"현수는 미소를 지었다.En: "I messed up our first date..." Hyunsoo smiled.Ko: "아니야, 네가 중요해.En: "No, you're what matters.Ko: 네가 편안했으면 좋겠어.En: I just want you to be comfortable."Ko: " 그는 담요를 펼쳐 그녀 목에 살짝 감싸주었다.En: He gently wrapped a blanket around her shoulders.Ko: 주변의 아름다운 풍경과 따뜻한 햇살이 두 사람을 감싸 안았다.En: The beautiful surrounding scenery and warm sunshine enveloped them.Ko: 그곳에서 시간이 천천히 흘렀다.En: Time passed slowly there.Ko: 민지는 현수에게 추석에 대한 가족 이야기와 명절 전통에 대해 이야기했다.En: Minji shared stories about her family and holiday traditions during Chuseok with Hyunsoo.Ko: 현수도 어릴 적의 추석 연휴의 기억을 공유했다.En: Hyunsoo also shared his childhood memories of the Chuseok holidays.Ko: 그들은 서로의 이야기에 깊이 몰입했다.En: They were deeply immersed in each other's stories.Ko: 시간이 지나면서, 현수는 민지를 돌보며 그들의 관계가 깊어질 수 있음을 느꼈다.En: As time went by, Hyunsoo felt that he could grow closer to Minji by taking care of her.Ko: 민지도 현수의 따뜻함과 배려를 느끼며 안심했다.En: Minji also felt reassured by Hyunsoo's warmth and consideration.Ko: "현수, 너 정말 친절해," 그녀는 부드럽게 말했다.En: "You're really kind, Hyunsoo," she said softly.Ko: "고마워, 하지만 네가 나한테 많은 걸 가르쳐 줘," 현수가 대답했다.En: "Thank you, but you teach me a lot too," Hyunsoo replied.Ko: 그렇게 두 사람은 남산타워의 벤치에서 서로를 더 잘 이해하게 되었다.En: Thus, the two of them came to understand each other better on the bench at Namsan Tower.Ko: 그들의 첫 데이트는 예상치 못한 전환으로 끝났지만, 그 전환이 그들의 관계를 강하게 만들었다.En: Their first date ended with an unexpected twist, but it strengthened their relationship.Ko: 서울의 밤하늘이 천천히 어둡게 변할 때, 그들은 새로운 친밀감과 이해를 안고 집으로 돌아갔다.En: As the night sky over Seoul slowly turned darker, they returned home with a newfound closeness and understanding.Ko: 가을의 가벼운 바람은 그들을 부드럽게 포옹했다.En: The light fall breeze gently embraced them.Ko: 그들 사이에 피어오르는 따뜻한 감정도 마치 그 바람처럼 자연스럽고 상냥했다.En: The warm feelings blossoming between them were natural and kind, just like the breeze. Vocabulary Words:autumn: 가을breeze: 바람refreshing: 산뜻하다scenery: 풍경nervousness: 긴장impression: 인상discomfort: 불편함skyline: 스카이라인pale: 창백하다hesitated: 망설였다dizzy: 어지럽다staggered: 비틀거리다faint: 아찔하다regain: 안정을 찾다composure: 안정cautiously: 조심스럽게comprehend: 이해하다consideration: 배려reassured: 안심하다kind: 상냥하다enveloped: 감싸다immersed: 몰입하다insight: 이해warmth: 따뜻함unexpected: 예상치 못한twist: 전환blossoming: 피어오르다natural: 자연스럽다closeness: 친밀감embraced: 포옹하다
Fluent Fiction - Catalan: From Market Mishaps to Laughter: A Family's La Mercè Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-09-27-22-34-01-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Oriol estava decidit a convertir La Mercè en un dia especial per a la seva família.En: Oriol was determined to make La Mercè a special day for his family.Ca: Feia dies que pensava en el sopar perfecte.En: For days, he had been thinking about the perfect dinner.Ca: L'ambient a casa seva no era fàcil.En: The atmosphere at home was not easy.Ca: El diumenge, la llum de tardor omplia la petita cuina, però l'espai semblava més fosc a causa de les tensions.En: On Sunday, the autumn light filled the small kitchen, but the space seemed darker due to the tensions.Ca: La cuina estava plena d'arbúcies d'espècies i herbes que Oriol havia comprat al mercat.En: The kitchen was full of bunches of spices and herbs that Oriol had bought at the market.Ca: Les verdures fresques i el peix estaven esteses sobre la taula vella de fusta.En: Fresh vegetables and fish were laid out on the old wooden table.Ca: "Vaig al mercat. Necessito algunes coses més," va dir Oriol amb decisió, mirant als seus fills, Martí i Laura.En: "I'm going to the market. I need a few more things," said Oriol decisively, looking at his children, Martí and Laura.Ca: Laura, la seva filla adolescent, va fer un sospir llarg.En: Laura, his teenage daughter, let out a long sigh.Ca: "Jo passo. Prefereixo quedar-me aquí." Els braços creuats i el gest de fàstic eren el seu llenguatge habitual darrerament.En: "I'll pass. I'd rather stay here." Her crossed arms and disgusted gesture were her usual language lately.Ca: Martí, el fill petit, va mirar l'Oriol amb ulls brillants.En: Martí, the younger son, looked at Oriol with bright eyes.Ca: "Jo vull anar! Puc anar amb tu?" va preguntar amb entusiasme.En: "I want to go! Can I go with you?" he asked enthusiastically.Ca: El mercat estava ple de gent i de vida.En: The market was full of people and life.Ca: Venedors cridaven les ofertes del dia.En: Vendors were shouting the day's offers.Ca: Oriol sabia on trobar els millors productes.En: Oriol knew where to find the best products.Ca: Tenia una llista: "pa amb tomàquet, escalivada, crema catalana".En: He had a list: "pa amb tomàquet, escalivada, crema catalana."Ca: Cada ingredient era un record de sopars passats, feliços, abans que les discussions es fessin freqüents.En: Each ingredient was a memory of past, happy dinners before the arguments became frequent.Ca: Martí corria pel mercat, assenyalant tot el que cridava la seva atenció.En: Martí ran around the market, pointing at everything that caught his attention.Ca: De tornada a casa, l'ambient de festa minvava ràpidament a mesura que Laura murmurava que no li agradava el peix.En: Back home, the festive atmosphere quickly diminished as Laura murmured that she didn't like fish.Ca: Una vegada a la cuina, Oriol va començar a preparar el sopar.En: Once in the kitchen, Oriol began preparing dinner.Ca: Tots eren a la cuina encara que estaven en móns diferents.En: They were all in the kitchen, though they were in different worlds.Ca: Martí intentava ajudar, portant les verdures a Oriol.En: Martí tried to help by bringing the vegetables to Oriol.Ca: Laura enviava missatges amb el mòbil, poc implicada en la situació.En: Laura was sending messages on her phone, barely involved in the situation.Ca: De sobte, mentre Oriol fregia, Martí, en un intent de moure una olla, va colpejar accidentalment el bol amb la crema catalana preparada.En: Suddenly, while Oriol was frying, Martí, in an attempt to move a pot, accidentally knocked the bowl with the prepared crema catalana.Ca: Va caure al terra amb un soroll que va semblar final a la pau de la tarda.En: It fell to the floor with a noise that seemed to mark the end of the afternoon's peace.Ca: Laura va exclamar enfadada. "Mira el que has fet! Sempre fas el mateix!", i va marxar de la cuina.En: Laura exclaimed angrily, "Look what you've done! You always do the same!" and left the kitchen.Ca: Allò era el colmo per Oriol.En: That was the last straw for Oriol.Ca: Tants esforços per res.En: So much effort for nothing.Ca: Però va decidir que no podia rendir-se.En: But he decided he couldn't give up.Ca: Va respirar profundament i va buscar a la seva ment una història antiga de La Mercè, una que sempre havia fet riure a tothom: la història del gegant que ballava tan malament que va acabar amb els peus en un cub ple de vi.En: He took a deep breath and searched his mind for an old story about La Mercè, one that had always made everyone laugh: the story of the giant who danced so poorly that he ended up with his feet in a tub full of wine.Ca: La narració va començar a sortir naturalment, i malgrat l'accident, Martí va començar a riure.En: The story began to flow naturally, and despite the accident, Martí started to laugh.Ca: La seva rialla va atraure l'atenció de Laura, que va tornar, curiosa, encara amb un somriure tènue.En: His laughter caught Laura's attention, who returned, curious, with a faint smile.Ca: "Penseu que som tan maldestres com el gegant?" va continuar Oriol, imitant amb gestos còmics el gegant de la història.En: "Do you think we're as clumsy as the giant?" Oriol continued, imitating with comical gestures the giant from the story.Ca: Al final, tant Laura com Martí van acabar rient.En: In the end, both Laura and Martí ended up laughing.Ca: La tensió d'abans es va dissipar com una boira que s'aixeca.En: The previous tension dissipated like fog lifting.Ca: Oriol va veure que la perfecció no era la clau per a la felicitat en família.En: Oriol realized that perfection was not the key to family happiness.Ca: A La Mercè no es tracta de tenir el sopar perfecte.En: La Mercè wasn't about having the perfect dinner.Ca: Es tracta de compartir.En: It was about sharing.Ca: Les històries i els records compartits van ajudar a tornar a unir la seva família, almenys per aquell moment, aquell sopar.En: The shared stories and memories helped bring his family back together, at least for that moment and that dinner.Ca: I, malgrat tot, fou una nit inoblidable.En: And despite everything, it was an unforgettable night. Vocabulary Words:the atmosphere: l'ambientthe tensions: les tensionsdetermined: deciditthe autumn: la tardorthe bunches: les arbúciesthe spices: les espèciesdecisively: amb decisióthe teenager: l'adolescentthe gesture: el gestthe vendors: els venedorsthe offers: les ofertesfrequent: freqüentsthe argument: la discussiófestive: de festadiminished: minvavabarely: pocthe explosion: el sorollaccidentally: accidentalmentexclaimed: va exclamarthe effort: l'esforçthe giant: el gegantcomical: còmicsclumsy: maldestredissipated: es va dissiparthe fog: la boiraperfection: la perfeccióthe happiness: la felicitatto share: compartirthe memories: els recordsunforgettable: inoblidable
Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Family Feasts and Fiascos: A Recipe for Harmony Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-09-27-07-38-20-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Gula löv låg som ett gyllene täcke över parkeringsplatsen utanför den stora mataffären.En: Golden leaves lay like a golden blanket over the parking lot outside the large supermarket.Sv: Lars tog ett djupt andetag, fylld av höstens friska luft.En: Lars took a deep breath, filled with the fresh autumn air.Sv: Det var hans plan att samla familjen för en trevlig middag.En: It was his plan to gather the family for a pleasant dinner.Sv: Kan det verkligen bli trevligt?En: Could it really be pleasant?Sv: tänkte han för sig själv.En: he thought to himself.Sv: Med Karin och Oskar kunde vad som helst hända.En: With Karin and Oskar, anything could happen.Sv: Familjemiddagar brukade inte vara fredliga.En: Family dinners usually weren't peaceful.Sv: Med en vag känsla av förväntan steg Lars, Karin och Oskar in genom de automatiska dörrarna.En: With a vague feeling of anticipation, Lars, Karin, and Oskar stepped in through the automatic doors.Sv: Inne i butiken, bland doften av pumpor och kanel, börja de första tecknen på oenighet redan bubbla upp.En: Inside the store, amidst the scent of pumpkins and cinnamon, the first signs of disagreement already began to bubble up.Sv: Lars höll listan hårt i handen.En: Lars held the list tightly in his hand.Sv: "Vi borde ta äppelpaj", sa Karin över sin axel när de kom till dessertsektionen.En: "We should get apple pie," said Karin over her shoulder when they reached the dessert section.Sv: "Nej, chokladtårta är bättre", påpekade Oskar med sin vanliga suck.En: "No, chocolate cake is better," Oskar remarked with his usual sigh.Sv: "Vi har alltid äppelpaj!En: "We always have apple pie!"Sv: ", insisterade Karin.En: insisted Karin.Sv: Lars stod där, vilse mellan deras argument som vanligt.En: Lars stood there, lost between their arguments as usual.Sv: Han visste att han måste göra något.En: He knew he had to do something.Sv: "Vad sägs om att vi tar båda?"En: "How about we get both?"Sv: föreslog han försiktigt.En: he suggested cautiously.Sv: Båda stirrade på honom.En: Both stared at him.Sv: Karin log smått, vilket var sällsynt, och Oskar ryckte på axlarna.En: Karin smiled slightly, which was rare, and Oskar shrugged.Sv: "Visst, varför inte båda?En: "Sure, why not both?"Sv: ", sa Oskar oväntat generöst.En: said Oskar unexpectedly generously.Sv: De fortsatte sin väg genom butiken, men lugnet var kortlivat.En: They continued their way through the store, but the calm was short-lived.Sv: Vid mejerihyllan bröt en ny argumentation ut.En: At the dairy aisle, a new argument broke out.Sv: "Ekologisk mjölk är bättre", sa Karin.En: "Organic milk is better," said Karin.Sv: "Det är slöseri med pengar", svarade Oskar.En: "It's a waste of money," replied Oskar.Sv: Lars insåg att han måste göra något mer.En: Lars realized he had to do something more.Sv: "Hörni", sa han, nu med mer eftertryck, "Låt oss tänka på vad vi egentligen ska göra här.En: "Hey," he said, now with more emphasis, "Let's think about what we're really doing here.Sv: Vi vill ju bara ha en trevlig middag.En: We just want to have a pleasant dinner.Sv: Kan vi försöka samarbeta?"En: Can we try to cooperate?"Sv: Det var en märklig tystnad, som om båda funderade på vad han sa.En: There was a strange silence, as if both were considering what he said.Sv: De smålog sedan, något generade.En: They then smiled slightly, somewhat embarrassed.Sv: De insåg att de kanske kunde använda sin energi bättre.En: They realized they might be able to use their energy better.Sv: När de nådde kassorna började något märkligt hända.En: When they reached the checkouts, something strange began to happen.Sv: Den ena kassan gick sönder, och kön blev lång.En: One of the registers broke down, and the line became long.Sv: Karin tappade en burk soppa som rullade mot Oskar.En: Karin dropped a can of soup that rolled towards Oskar.Sv: Han plockade upp den och började skratta.En: He picked it up and started to laugh.Sv: Det fick Karin att också skratta.En: It made Karin laugh too.Sv: "Vi kanske skulle ha gått till den där andra affären", skämtade Oskar.En: "Maybe we should have gone to that other store," joked Oskar.Sv: Deras fnittrighet smittade av sig på Lars.En: Their giggles were contagious to Lars.Sv: I ett ögonblick av harmoni betalade de för varorna och gick tillbaka mot bilen.En: In a moment of harmony, they paid for the groceries and headed back to the car.Sv: Luften var kallare nu, och de tre gick tillsammans med fulla händer, men lättare hjärtan.En: The air was colder now, and the three walked together with full hands, but lighter hearts.Sv: Lars insåg att det inte bara handlade om mat eller tradition.En: Lars realized that it wasn't just about food or tradition.Sv: Det handlade om att förstå och hjälpa.En: It was about understanding and helping each other.Sv: Kanske, tänkte han, var detta en början mot mer fred, om än bara för den kvällen.En: Maybe, he thought, this was the beginning of more peace, even if only for that evening. Vocabulary Words:blanket: täckeanticipation: förväntanautomatic: automatiskacinnamon: kaneldisagreement: oenighetinsisted: insisteradecautiously: försiktigtgenerously: generöstcooperate: samarbetaembarrassed: generadecheckout: kassornacontagious: smittadetradition: traditionorganic: ekologiskautumn: höstenargument: argumentationbubbling: bubblapleasant: trevligaisle: hyllansupermarket: mataffärengather: samlapeaceful: fredligashrugged: ryckte på axlarnaharmony: harmoniconsidering: funderabegan: börjaproposal: föresloggiggled: fnittrighetrealized: insågvague: vag
Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Autumn Reunion: A Family's Tradition and Unspoken Bonds Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-09-23-22-34-01-sr Story Transcript:Sr: На врху Калемегданске тврђаве, где се Сава и Дунав сусрећу, јесење боје су сликале дивне пејзаже.En: At the top of the Kalemegdan fortress, where the Sava and Danube meet, the autumn colors painted beautiful landscapes.Sr: Ветар је носио мирис лишћа и повремено донео облаке на хоризонт.En: The wind carried the scent of leaves and occasionally brought clouds to the horizon.Sr: Породица Милоша и Ане окупила се како би прославила дедин рођендан, што је била дугогодишња традиција.En: The family of Miloš and Ana gathered to celebrate their grandfather's birthday, a tradition long upheld.Sr: Милош је недавно напустио свој живот у иностранству и вратио се у Београд, жудећи за породичним коренима.En: Miloš had recently left his life abroad and returned to Belgrade, yearning for his family roots.Sr: Желeо je да покаже породици да ga цени и да жели да учествује у њиховим традицијама.En: He wanted to show his family that he appreciated them and wished to participate in their traditions.Sr: Али, облаци који су се надвили на небу, претили су да униште његове планове за пикник.En: However, the clouds looming above threatened to ruin his plans for a picnic.Sr: Ана, његова млађа сестра, гледала је са стране.En: Ana, his younger sister, watched from the sidelines.Sr: Она је студирала историју и често се осећала у сенци Милошевих успеха.En: She was studying history and often felt overshadowed by Miloš's achievements.Sr: Унутрашње тензије нису биле непознате међу њима.En: The internal tensions between them were not unfamiliar.Sr: Звоно старе цркве на тврђави означило је подне.En: The bell of the old church at the fortress signaled noon.Sr: Породица је већ раширила прекриваче и извадили су домаће специјалитете.En: The family had already spread out blankets and brought out homemade specialties.Sr: Атмосфера је била весела, упркос облацима.En: The atmosphere was cheerful, despite the clouds.Sr: Милош је, уз уздах, одлучио да настави сa прославом.En: With a sigh, Miloš decided to continue the celebration.Sr: Веровао је да је важно задржати традицију, чак и ако падне киша.En: He believed it was important to uphold tradition, even if it rained.Sr: Ана га је посматрала са дилемом.En: Ana observed him with a dilemma.Sr: Чекала је прави тренутак да изнесе своја осећања, али је осетила да за дедин рођендан то није одговарајуће.En: She waited for the right moment to express her feelings but felt that her grandfather's birthday was not the appropriate time.Sr: Ствари су дошле до врхунца када се небо затамнело, претећи да поквари прославу.En: Things came to a head when the sky darkened, threatening to ruin the celebration.Sr: Милош је устао, звуцима кишних капи у позадини, и одржао дирљив говор.En: Miloš stood up, with the sounds of raindrops in the background, and gave a touching speech.Sr: Захваљивао се породици на њиховој истрајности и свему што га је научила.En: He thanked his family for their resilience and everything they had taught him.Sr: Ана је осетила топлину у грудима.En: Ana felt warmth in her chest.Sr: Устала је и придружила се брату.En: She stood up and joined her brother.Sr: Гледала га је у очи и рекла: "Хвала што си се вратио.En: She looked him in the eyes and said, "Thank you for coming back.Sr: Недостајао си нам.En: We missed you."Sr: "Као по команди, киша је почела лагано да пада.En: As if on cue, the rain began to fall lightly.Sr: Али, уместо да побегну, породица је направила склоништа од деке и кишобрана.En: But instead of running away, the family made shelters out of blankets and umbrellas.Sr: Звук смеха и прича премашио је звук кише.En: The sound of laughter and stories surpassed the sound of rain.Sr: Милош је пронашао своје место у породичној причи, схвативши да је давно био потребан и вољен.En: Miloš found his place in the family narrative, realizing that he had long been needed and loved.Sr: Ана је осетила понос у свом идентитету, оснажена новооткривеним братским везама.En: Ana felt pride in her identity, empowered by newly discovered sibling bonds.Sr: Заједно, седели су и гледали реке у ноћи.En: Together, they sat and watched the rivers at night.Sr: Јесен је тек почела, али топлина породице их је обасјала.En: Autumn had just begun, but the warmth of family illuminated them. Vocabulary Words:fortress: тврђаваunyielding: истрајанlooming: надвилиovercast: затамнелоresilience: истрајностgathered: окупилаyearning: жудећиappreciated: цениupheld: задржатиsidelines: странеovershadowed: у сенциtensions: тензијеblankets: прекривачеcheerful: веселаdilemma: дилемаappropriate: одговарајућеculmination: врхунцаdrizzle: лагоsunset: заласциlandscapes: пејзажеcarried: носиоoccasionally: повременоhorizon: хоризонтtradition: традицијаinternal: унутрашњеsignaled: означилоwhen: кадаbackground: позадиниdelight: обрадоватиilluminated: обасјала
Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Balancing Acts: A Mid-Autumn Reunion Saga Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-09-14-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 阳光透过办公室的窗户，洒在李伟的办公桌上。En: Sunlight spilled across Li Wei's desk through the office window.Zh: 秋天的气息使得这个繁忙的办公室显得更加冷清。En: The autumn air made this busy office feel even more desolate.Zh: 公司里，员工们正忙于各自的工作，走廊里充满了敲打键盘和电话铃声的交响乐。En: In the company, employees were busy with their own tasks, and the corridors were filled with the symphony of keyboard clattering and ringing phones.Zh: 李伟坐在他的隔间里，心思却早已飞到了远方。En: Li Wei sat in his cubicle, but his mind had already drifted far away.Zh: 今天是中秋节，李伟的心里充满了矛盾。En: Today was the Mid-Autumn Festival, and Li Wei was filled with mixed feelings.Zh: 他想早点回家，和张敏一起过节，但是手头的项目又迫在眉睫。En: He wanted to go home early to celebrate with Zhang Min, but the project at hand was urgent.Zh: “这个项目很重要，不能出错。En: "This project is important, and we can't make mistakes," the manager's words from the morning still echoed in his ears.Zh: ”经理早上那番话还回荡在他的耳边。En: He knew that if he stayed late to finish the project, he would miss reuniting with his family.Zh: 他知道如果加班赶完项目，便会错过和家人的团聚。En: Li Wei sighed.Zh: 李伟叹了口气。En: Just then, his colleague Chen Jie came over.Zh: 这时，他的同事陈杰走了过来。En: Chen Jie was a very good colleague, always knowing how to help Li Wei.Zh: 陈杰是个非常好的同事，总是知道怎么帮助李伟。En: "Li Wei, work is important, but family is equally important.Zh: “李伟，工作固然重要，但家庭同样重要。En: Today is the Mid-Autumn Festival, and being with family is the most important."Zh: 今天可是中秋节啊，和家人团聚才最重要。En: Chen Jie's words made Li Wei think deeply.Zh: ”陈杰的话让李伟陷入了思考。En: Li Wei looked down at the work on his desk, then at the clock on the wall.Zh: 李伟低头看了看桌上的工作，又看了看墙上挂钟，时间在滴滴答答地流逝。En: Time was slipping away minute by minute.Zh: 他想象自己回家时，张敏抱着孩子在窗边等他，还有那个温暖的家。En: He imagined going home to see Zhang Min holding their child waiting by the window, and that warm home.Zh: “我不想再继续错过这些珍贵的时刻。En: "I don't want to keep missing these precious moments."Zh: ”终于，李伟做出了决定。En: Finally, Li Wei made a decision.Zh: 他收拾好东西，告诉陈杰他要早点回家。En: He packed his things and told Chen Jie he wanted to go home early.Zh: 抱着对家的向往，他匆匆离开了办公楼。En: Embracing the thought of home, he hurriedly left the office building.Zh: 回到家里，李伟又闻到了熟悉的月饼香味，秋叶轻轻拍打着窗户。En: Back home, Li Wei smelled the familiar scent of mooncakes, and the autumn leaves gently tapped against the window.Zh: 他看到张敏站在窗边，脸上露出了惊喜的笑容。En: He saw Zhang Min standing by the window, with a surprised smile on her face.Zh: “你回来了！En: "You're back!"Zh: ”张敏抱着孩子，快步走向李伟。En: Zhang Min, holding their child, quickly walked to Li Wei.Zh: 李伟笑着说：“是的，中秋节当然要和家人在一起。En: With a smile, Li Wei said, "Yes, the Mid-Autumn Festival is of course to be spent with family."Zh: ”夜色渐渐降临，月亮挂在天空中，他们坐在窗边，怀里抱着孩子，一起品尝着香甜的月饼。En: As night fell, the moon hung in the sky, and they sat by the window, holding the child, savoring the sweet mooncakes together.Zh: 李伟轻声说道：“我意识到，工作是重要的，但这些与家人在一起的时光更弥足珍贵。En: Li Wei softly said, "I've realized that while work is important, the time spent with family is even more precious."Zh: ”在这温馨的夜晚，李伟心中释然。En: In this warm night, Li Wei felt at ease.Zh: 他知道，家庭和工作都同样重要，而他需要学会平衡二者。En: He knew both family and work were equally important and that he needed to learn to balance the two.Zh: 在月色和月饼的陪伴下，李伟感受到了从未有过的满足与幸福。En: With the companionship of the moonlight and mooncakes, Li Wei felt a sense of fulfillment and happiness he had never experienced before. Vocabulary Words:spilled: 洒desolate: 冷清corridors: 走廊symphony: 交响乐cubicle: 隔间drifted: 飞到urgent: 迫在眉睫echoed: 回荡reuniting: 团聚sighed: 叹了口气equally: 同样imagined: 想象precious: 珍贵embracing: 抱着familiar: 熟悉scent: 香味gently: 轻轻surprised: 惊喜的savoring: 品尝realized: 意识到balance: 平衡companionship: 陪伴fulfillment: 满足desk: 办公桌autumn: 秋天mixed feelings: 矛盾decision: 决定left: 离开fulfillment: 满足happiness: 幸福
Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Harvest Tales and Heartfelt Gifts: An Obon at Hokkaido Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-09-03-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 夏の日差しが温かく降り注ぐ、北海道の田舎の朝。En: On a morning in the countryside of Hokkaido, the warm summer sunlight poured down.Ja: はるとは祖父母の家に夏休みで訪れていました。En: Haruto was visiting his grandparents' house for summer vacation.Ja: お盆の時期になり、はるとは祖父母への感謝の気持ちを込めた贈り物を探していました。En: As the time of Obon approached, Haruto was searching for a gift to express his gratitude to his grandparents.Ja: 「ゆきちゃん、どこに行けばいいかな？」はるとはいとこのゆきに尋ねました。En: "Yuki-chan, where should I go?" Haruto asked his cousin, Yuki.Ja: ゆきは地元のことをよく知っていて頼りになる存在です。En: She knew the local area well and was someone he could rely on.Ja: 「地元のファーマーズマーケットに行こうよ。新鮮なものがたくさんあるよ。」ゆきが言いました。En: "Let's go to the local farmers' market. There are lots of fresh things there," Yuki suggested.Ja: 二人は色とりどりの屋台が並ぶマーケットに到着しました。En: The two arrived at a market lined with colorful stalls.Ja: 遠くに緑の野原と山々が見え、活気に満ちています。En: In the distance, green fields and mountains could be seen, and the place was full of life.Ja: 新鮮な野菜や果物、手作りの工芸品、美味しそうな地元の特産品が所狭しと並んでいました。En: Fresh vegetables and fruits, handmade crafts, and delicious local specialties were packed in every available space.Ja: はるとはあちこちを見て回りましたが、ぴったりのものが見つかりません。En: Haruto looked around here and there but couldn't find the perfect item.Ja: ふと、彼は老年の友人、さくらの屋台に目を留めました。En: Suddenly, his eyes fell on the stall of an elderly friend, Sakura.Ja: 彼女は毎年、この時期に出店しています。En: She set up a stall every year during this season.Ja: 「こんにちは、はるとくん。贈り物を探しているの？」さくらは親しげに声をかけました。En: "Hello, Haruto-kun. Are you looking for a gift?" Sakura said in a friendly manner.Ja: 「はい、でも何を選べばいいのか分からなくて…」はるとは困って答えました。En: "Yes, but I don't know what to choose..." Haruto answered, troubled.Ja: さくらは優しく微笑んで、落ち着く椅子を指し示しました。En: Sakura smiled gently and gestured toward a relaxing chair.Ja: 「少し話をしようか。昔の話と、それぞれの物の意味を知ると、きっと選びやすくなるよ。」En: "Let's have a little chat. By knowing the stories of the past and the meanings behind each item, you'll find it easier to choose."Ja: さくらは夏の農作業や、地元の特産品についての話をたくさんしてくれました。En: Sakura shared numerous stories about summer farming and the local specialties.Ja: とても興味深い話で、はるとは時間を忘れて聞き入ってしまいました。En: The stories were so fascinating that Haruto lost track of time while listening.Ja: その時、彼の目に珍しい地元産の素材で編まれた美しいかごが映りました。En: Then, his eyes caught a beautiful basket woven from unique local materials.Ja: 「このかごは特別なのよ。昔から、この土地の自然の恵みに感謝するために編まれていたものなの。」さくらは優しく説明しました。En: "This basket is special. It's been woven as a way to give thanks for the blessings of nature in this land for a long time," Sakura explained gently.Ja: はるとはそのかごを手に取りました。En: Haruto picked up the basket.Ja: これこそ、祖父母への贈り物にぴったりだと感じました。En: He felt it was the perfect gift for his grandparents.Ja: 物語と共に渡せば、きっと喜んでくれるはずです。En: With the story behind it, they would surely be pleased.Ja: お盆の日、はるとは祖父母にかごを贈り、さくらから聞いた話を伝えました。En: On the day of Obon, Haruto gave the basket to his grandparents and shared the stories he heard from Sakura.Ja: 祖父母は驚き、そしてとても喜びました。En: His grandparents were surprised and very delighted.Ja: 「ありがとう、はると。君の思いが伝わってくるよ。」En: "Thank you, Haruto. We can feel your thoughtful intentions."Ja: その日、はるとは自分の文化的なルーツに少しでも繋がれたように感じました。En: That day, Haruto felt a bit more connected to his cultural roots.Ja: 祖父母の笑顔を見て、彼の心は温かくなりました。En: Seeing his grandparents' smiles warmed his heart.Ja: 北海道の夏、家族と過ごす特別なお盆は、彼にとって忘れられない思い出になりました。En: The special summer Obon he spent with his family in Hokkaido became an unforgettable memory for him. Vocabulary Words:countryside: 田舎gratitude: 感謝approached: なりrely on: 頼りfarmers' market: ファーマーズマーケットspecialties: 特産品available: 所狭しelderly: 老年gestured: 指し示しましたwoven: 編まれたblessings: 恵みfascinating: 興味深いintentions: 思いdelighted: 喜びunforgettable: 忘れられないcrafts: 工芸品gestured: 指し示しましたconnected: 繋がれたroots: ルーツexpress: 込めたstalls: 屋台relaxing: 落ち着くgently: 優しくchat: 話intentions: 意図surprised: 驚きcultural: 文化的material: 素材season: 時期distant: 遠くに
Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Bicycles, Blooms, and New Beginnings: An Amsterdam Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-08-03-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Met de zon hoog aan de hemel, vulden de smalle straten van de buurt zich met het vrolijke gerinkel van fietsbellen.En: With the sun high in the sky, the narrow streets of the neighborhood filled with the cheerful jingle of bicycle bells.Nl: De lucht was gevuld met de geur van bloeiende linden.En: The air was filled with the scent of blooming linden.Nl: In deze levendige buurt vond zich een verborgen juweeltje: de buurtmoestuin.En: In this lively neighborhood was a hidden gem: the community garden.Nl: Het was hier dat Bram, een stille botanicus en nieuwkomer in de stad, zijn toevlucht zocht.En: It was here that Bram, a quiet botanist and newcomer to the city, sought refuge.Nl: Hij verlangde naar een plek waar hij zich thuis kon voelen.En: He longed for a place where he could feel at home.Nl: Bram was een paar maanden geleden naar Amsterdam verhuisd.En: Bram had moved to Amsterdam a few months ago.Nl: Hij miste zijn oude vrienden en plekken.En: He missed his old friends and places.Nl: In de hoop zijn schroom te overwinnen en mensen te ontmoeten, besloot hij zich aan te melden als vrijwilliger voor het gemeenschappelijk tuinproject.En: In hopes of overcoming his shyness and meeting people, he decided to sign up as a volunteer for the community garden project.Nl: Het was een uitdaging voor hem, maar de liefde voor planten won het van zijn verlegenheid.En: It was a challenge for him, but his love for plants prevailed over his timidity.Nl: De tuin was een kleurrijke oase vol bloemen en groenten.En: The garden was a colorful oasis full of flowers and vegetables.Nl: De sfeer was altijd bedrijvig, dankzij Eva.En: The atmosphere was always busy, thanks to Eva.Nl: Ze was de ziel van het project, altijd enthousiast, en vulde de ruimte met haar aanstekelijke energie.En: She was the soul of the project, always enthusiastic, and filled the space with her contagious energy.Nl: Voor Bram was Eva een mysterie.En: To Bram, Eva was a mystery.Nl: Al snel merkte Bram dat zijn goede daden en zijn groene vingers niet ongemerkt bleven.En: Soon, Bram noticed that his good deeds and green thumbs did not go unnoticed.Nl: Tijdens een van de zomerse middagen, toen de lucht plotseling betrok en de regen onverwachts begon te vallen, zochten Bram en Eva snel beschutting in het schuurtje van de tuin.En: During one of the summer afternoons, when the sky suddenly darkened and the rain began to fall unexpectedly, Bram and Eva quickly sought shelter in the garden shed.Nl: De regen tikte zacht tegen het dak en vermengde zich met hun ademhaling terwijl ze elkaar voor het eerst echt in de ogen keken.En: The rain softly tapped against the roof and mingled with their breathing as they looked into each other's eyes for the first time.Nl: "Je hebt prachtige planten," zei Eva, terwijl ze haar natte haar uit haar gezicht streek.En: "You have beautiful plants," said Eva, as she brushed her wet hair out of her face.Nl: Bram bloosde lichtjes, niet gewend aan het compliment.En: Bram blushed slightly, not accustomed to compliments.Nl: "Dank je," antwoordde hij zacht.En: "Thank you," he replied softly.Nl: "Jij inspireert me om nog meer te leren," vervolgde hij, en voelde zich tot zijn eigen verrassing op zijn gemak.En: "You inspire me to learn even more," he continued, feeling surprisingly at ease.Nl: Ze begonnen te praten, eerst aarzelend, maar al snel verdiepten ze zich in een gesprek over hun gedeelde passie voor de natuur.En: They began to talk, first hesitantly, but soon they delved into a conversation about their shared passion for nature.Nl: Bram ontdekte dat Eva wist van zijn favoriete plantensoort, en ze deelden verhalen over hun jeugd in de tuin van hun gezinnen.En: Bram discovered that Eva knew about his favorite plant species, and they shared stories about their childhood in their families' gardens.Nl: De storm buiten leek hun eigen wirwar van gedachten en gevoelens te weerspiegelen, maar binnen het schuurtje heerste er rust.En: The storm outside seemed to reflect their own tangle of thoughts and feelings, but inside the shed, there was calm.Nl: De regen hield op, en de zon brak weer door.En: The rain stopped, and the sun broke through again.Nl: Bram voelde een nieuw soort warmte die niets te maken had met het weer.En: Bram felt a new kind of warmth that had nothing to do with the weather.Nl: Hij had niet alleen een nieuw stukje van de stad ontdekt, maar ook iemand met wie hij zijn wereld kon delen.En: He had not only discovered a new part of the city, but also someone with whom he could share his world.Nl: "Zullen we volgende week samen aan die kruidentuin werken?"En: "Shall we work on that herb garden together next week?"Nl: vroeg Eva opgewekt.En: Eva asked cheerfully.Nl: Bram knikte met een glimlach, zich meer verbonden voelend dan ooit tevoren.En: Bram nodded with a smile, feeling more connected than ever before.Nl: "Ja, dat lijkt me geweldig," antwoordde hij zelfverzekerd.En: "Yes, that sounds wonderful," he responded confidently.Nl: Met de belofte van een nieuwe vriendschap en de mogelijkheid van meer, begon Bram het tuinpad af te lopen, het hoofd licht en het hart warm.En: With the promise of a new friendship and the possibility of more, Bram began to walk down the garden path, his head light and his heart warm.Nl: De stad voelde nu minder groot en onbekend.En: The city now felt less vast and unfamiliar.Nl: Buiten de strengheid van zijn vakgebied vond hij in de aanraking van nieuwe vriendschap, gemeenschap en liefde een plek die als thuis voelde.En: Outside the confines of his field, he found in the touch of new friendship, community, and love a place that felt like home. Vocabulary Words:jingle: gerinkelblooming: bloeiendegem: juweeltjerefuge: toevluchtbotanist: botanicusnewcomer: nieuwkomershyness: schroomprevailed: wontimidity: verlegenheidoasis: oasecontagious: aanstekelijkeshelter: beschuttingshed: schuurtjecompliments: complimenthesitantly: aarzelenddelved: verdieptenspecies: plantensoorttangle: wirwarconfines: strengheidfelt: voeldevolunteer: vrijwilligerovercoming: overwinnenunknown: onbekendfingers: vingersbreathed: ademhalingblushed: bloosdeuneasiness: ongemakinspire: inspirerenconnected: verbondenshared: gedeeld
Fluent Fiction - Korean: Sunlit Markets and Heartfelt Surprises: A Sibling Stroll Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-08-03-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 여름의 햇살이 따스하게 내리쬐는 토요일 아침. 주택가의 작은 시장은 벌써 떠들썩합니다.En: On a Saturday morning where the summer sun warmly shines down, the small market in the residential area is already bustling.Ko: 유나는 쇼핑 리스트를 손에 쥐고, 동생 민준과 함께 시장에 나섰습니다.En: Yuna holds a shopping list in her hand and heads to the market with her younger brother Minjun.Ko: "오늘은 빨리 끝내고 싶어. 계획에 맞춰서 하자," 유나는 단호히 말했습니다.En: "I want to finish quickly today. Let's stick to the plan," Yuna said firmly.Ko: 그러나 민준은 느긋하게 웃으면서, "누나, 좀 천천히 가자. 재미있게 하자고," 하고 대답합니다.En: However, Minjun, with a leisurely smile, replied, "Sister, let's take it slow. Let's have fun."Ko: 그는 누나를 놀래켜 주기 위해 돈을 모으고 있었습니다. 그의 마음속에는 특별한 계획이 있었습니다.En: He was saving money to surprise his sister. There was a special plan in his heart.Ko: 하지만 지금은 그저 여유롭게 누나와 장을 보고 싶었습니다.En: But for now, he simply wanted to enjoy a leisurely shopping trip with his sister.Ko: 시장은 다채로운 색깔로 붉고 노란 채소들이 가득했습니다.En: The market was filled with vibrant red and yellow vegetables.Ko: 사람들은 바쁘게 이리저리 움직이며 각자의 일에 몰두해 있었습니다.En: People were busily moving around, engrossed in their own tasks.Ko: 민준은 누나의 손에 큰 수박을 쥐어주며 장난스럽게 말했습니다. "이 큰 수박 어때? 이거 사자!"En: Minjun playfully handed a large watermelon to his sister. "How about this big watermelon? Let's buy it!"Ko: 유나는 작게 웃으며 고개를 저었습니다. 그러나 그녀는 마침내 느슨해지기로 마음먹었습니다.En: Yuna shook her head with a small laugh. However, she finally decided to loosen up.Ko: "알았어, 네 말대로 한 번 해 보자," 유나는 말했다.En: "Alright, let's try it your way," Yuna said.Ko: 그렇게 두 사람은 계획을 접고, 민준이 이끄는 대로 시장을 둘러봤습니다.En: With that, the two put aside their plans and wandered around the market, following Minjun's lead.Ko: 수빈이는 채소 가판대를 정리하며 미소로 반겼습니다.En: Subin greeted them with a smile as she organized the vegetable stall.Ko: "안녕하세요, 유나. 민준이," 그녀는 인사했습니다.En: "Hello, Yuna. Minjun," she said in greeting.Ko: 수빈이는 일을 하면서도 항상 다른 곳을 꿈꾸고 있었습니다.En: Even while working, Subin always dreamed of being elsewhere.Ko: 그녀는 다른 나라를 여행하며 새로운 것을 경험하고 싶었습니다.En: She wanted to travel to other countries and experience new things.Ko: 민준은 유나를 손잡고 익숙한 골목길로 이끌었습니다. "여기, 기억나? 우리가 어렸을 때 자주 오던 곳이야."En: Minjun took Yuna's hand and led her down a familiar alley. "Here, remember? We used to come here often when we were kids."Ko: 그들은 어린 시절 함께 놀았던 조용한 작은 코너에 도착했습니다.En: They arrived at a quiet little corner where they used to play during their childhood.Ko: 민준은 누나에게 다가가 작은 선물을 꺼내 보였습니다. 여러 날 동안 모은 돈으로 특별히 준비한 작은 케이크였습니다.En: Minjun approached his sister and took out a small gift. It was a small cake specially prepared with money he had saved over several days.Ko: "누나, 이거 우리 추억을 위해 샀어."En: "Sister, I bought this for our memories."Ko: 유나는 감동에 목이 메었습니다. 그녀는 미소 짓고 말했습니다. "고마워, 민준아. 가끔은 계획이 필요 없는 것도 괜찮겠네."En: Yuna was touched to the point of tears. She smiled and said, "Thank you, Minjun. Sometimes it's okay not to have a plan."Ko: 유나는 그 순간, 중요한 것을 배웠습니다.En: Yuna learned something important at that moment.Ko: 계획보다 순간을 즐기고, 사랑하는 사람과의 시간을 놓치지 않는 것이 중요하다는 것을 깨달은 것입니다.En: She realized it's important to enjoy the moment and not miss the time spent with loved ones.Ko: 그렇게 그들은 빛나는 태양 아래서 함께 케이크를 나누며, 편안한 여름날 오전을 보냈습니다.En: Thus, they shared the cake together under the shining sun, spending a relaxing summer morning.Ko: 그리고 유나는 마음을 여는 법을 배웠습니다.En: And Yuna learned how to open her heart.Ko: 앞으로 그들의 시간은 더 특별하고 따뜻할 것입니다.En: From now on, their time together will be more special and warm. Vocabulary Words:residential: 주택가의bustling: 떠들썩합니다firmly: 단호히leisurely: 느긋하게surprise: 놀래켜vibrant: 다채로운engrossed: 몰두해wandered: 둘러봤습니다greeted: 반겼습니다dreamed: 꿈꾸고familiar: 익숙한childhood: 어린 시절approached: 다가가specifically: 특별히prepared: 준비한memories: 추억touched: 감동에realized: 깨달은enjoy: 즐기고miss: 놓치지shining: 빛나는relaxing: 편안한open: 여는saving: 모으고special: 특별한quiet: 조용한experience: 경험하고decided: 마음먹었습니다surprise: 놀래켜plan: 계획
Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: The Melodic Gift: A Heartfelt Journey Through the Market Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-08-02-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: בבוקר קייצי וחם בעיר הגדולה, השוק היה מלא חיים.En: On a hot summer morning in the big city, the market was full of life.He: דוכנים צבעוניים נפרשו לאורך השבילים.En: Colorful stalls were spread along the paths.He: ריחות תבלינים חריפים קיננו באוויר והקולות הצוהלים של המוכרים התערבבו במוזיקה שניגנו נגני הרחוב.En: The smell of pungent spices lingered in the air, and the joyful sounds of the vendors mixed with the music played by the street musicians.He: נעם ותמר, אח ואחות, סיירו בין הדוכנים.En: @Noam and @Tamar, brother and sister, toured between the stalls.He: הם חיפשו מתנה לאמם.En: They were looking for a gift for their mother.He: נעם רצה מתנה שתשמח את לבה, מתנה שתביע את תודתו ואהבתו.En: @Noam wanted a gift that would delight her heart, a gift that would express his gratitude and love.He: תמר, לעומתו, חיפשה מתנות פרקטיות, כאלו שהאם תשתמש בהן ביום־יום.En: @Tamar, on the other hand, was searching for practical gifts, ones that their mother could use every day.He: "נעם, אולי נקנה את הסיר הזה?En: "@Noam, maybe we should buy this pot?He: אמא תשמח לבשל איתו," הציעה תמר והצביעה על דוכן כלים.En: Mom would love to cook with it," suggested @Tamar, pointing to a kitchenware stall.He: "אני לא בטוח," היסס נעם.En: "I'm not sure," @Noam hesitated.He: "אני מחפש משהו מיוחד יותר, משהו שיגע בה.En: "I'm looking for something more special, something that will touch her."He: "השוק היה רועש ותוסס ונעם הרגיש כמוהו - אבוד בתוך הים של אפשרויות.En: The market was noisy and bustling, and @Noam felt just like it—lost in a sea of possibilities.He: בכל פעם שתמר הראתה משהו שימושי, כמו כלי מטבח או שטיח צבעוני, נעם נמשך לדברים אחרים - פריטים שהזכירו לו את הילדות המשותפת שלהם.En: Every time @Tamar showed him something practical, like kitchen tools or a colorful rug, @Noam was drawn to other things—items that reminded him of their shared childhood.He: פתאום, בתוך דוכן קטן ומוצל, נעם נעצר.En: Suddenly, at a small and shady stall, @Noam stopped.He: בעיניים נוצצות הוא הצביע על קופסת מוזיקה ישנה.En: With sparkling eyes, he pointed to an old music box.He: "מה זה?En: "What is this?"He: " שאלה תמר, מבולבלת.En: @Tamar asked, confused.He: "זה קופסת מוזיקה," הסביר נעם.En: "It's a music box," @Noam explained.He: הוא סובב את המנעול בעדינות, והקופסה התחילה לנגן מנגינה מוכרת - המנגינה האהובה על אמא שלהם.En: He gently turned the lock, and the box began to play a familiar melody—their mother's favorite tune.He: תמר נשפה באוויר.En: @Tamar gasped.He: "זו המנגינה שאמא הייתה משמיעה בימי שישי בערב!En: "This is the melody that Mom used to play on Friday evenings!"He: "נעם חייך, מאושר.En: @Noam smiled, delighted.He: "זו המתנה המושלמת.En: "This is the perfect gift."He: "הם נסגרו על קניית הקופסה.En: They decided on buying the box.He: כשנתנו אותה לאמם ביום ההולדת, היא הסתכלה עליהם בעיניים נוצצות מדמעות.En: When they gave it to their mother on her birthday, she looked at them with eyes glistening with tears.He: "לא חשבתי שאי פעם אראה את זה שוב," לחשה והחזיקה את הקופסה קרוב ללבה.En: "I never thought I would see this again," she whispered, holding the box close to her heart.He: נעם הביט בתמר וחייך.En: @Noam looked at @Tamar and smiled.He: הוא הבין שהמתנה המושלמת לא תמיד חייבת להיות שימושית.En: He understood that the perfect gift doesn't always have to be practical.He: לפעמים, מתנה שמחוברת לרגש ולזיכרון היא הדרך הטובה ביותר להראות אהבה.En: Sometimes, a gift connected to emotion and memory is the best way to show love.He: כך, בין המון הדוכנים ההומים של השוק, מצאו נעם ותמר את הדרך המיוחדת לשמח את ליבם וללבב את אמן במתנה כנה ונוגעת ללב.En: Thus, among the crowded stalls of the market, @Noam and @Tamar found a special way to bring joy to their mother's heart with a sincere and touching gift. Vocabulary Words:pungent: חריפיםlinger: קיננוvendors: המוכריםhesitated: היססbustling: תוססgasped: נשפה באווירglistening: נוצצותwhispered: לחשהdelight: תשמחgratitude: תודתוpractical: פרקטיותkitchenware: כליםstalls: דוכניםshady: מוצלsparkling: נוצצותmelody: מנגינהperfect: המושלמתspecial: מיוחדpossibilities: אפשרויותfamiliar: מוכרתmemory: זיכרוןchildhood: הילדותemotion: רגשsincere: כנהheart: לבshared: המשותפתtouching: נוגעת ללבgift: מתנהamong: ביןcrowded: הומיםBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.
Fluent Fiction - Danish: Melodies of Reunion: An Unspoken Bond Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-07-30-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Solen stod højt på himlen over Nyholm Naval Base i København.En: The sun stood high in the sky over Nyholm Naval Base in København.Da: Anders gik langs de små, brogede boder på det lokale kunsthåndværkermarked.En: Anders walked along the small, colorful stalls at the local artisan market.Da: Den friske duft af hav blandede sig med duften af friskbagte brød fra madboderne.En: The fresh scent of the sea mixed with the smell of freshly baked bread from the food stalls.Da: Anders var i slutningen af tresserne, en gammel søofficer med en skjult lidenskab for træarbejde.En: Anders was in his late sixties, an old naval officer with a hidden passion for woodworking.Da: Han havde en plan denne sommerdag: at finde den perfekte gave til sin datter Freja.En: He had a plan this summer day: to find the perfect gift for his daughter Freja.Da: Det var lang tid siden, han havde set hende, og endnu længere tid siden de havde talt fra hjerte til hjerte.En: It had been a long time since he had seen her, and even longer since they had spoken heart to heart.Da: To skridt bag ham fulgte Holger, hans gamle kollega, som kendte markedet som sin egen bukselomme.En: Two steps behind him followed Holger, his old colleague, who knew the market like the back of his hand.Da: Holger var også en dygtig håndværker og havde egen bod med smukke træfigurer.En: Holger was also a skilled craftsman and had his own stall with beautiful wooden figures.Da: "Jeg har brug for din hjælp, Holger," sagde Anders lavmælt.En: "I need your help, Holger," said Anders quietly.Da: "Jeg skal finde noget særligt til Freja.En: "I have to find something special for Freja.Da: Noget som viser hende, hvor meget hun betyder for mig."En: Something that shows her how much she means to me."Da: Holger klappede ham på skulderen.En: Holger patted him on the shoulder.Da: "Selvfølgelig, Anders.En: "Of course, Anders.Da: Lad os finde noget, som både taler til hende og til dig."En: Let's find something that speaks to both her and you."Da: Gaderne var fyldt med kære minder fra deres tid i flåden.En: The streets were filled with dear memories from their time in the navy.Da: Anders fik øje på en bod med musikbokse.En: Anders noticed a stall with music boxes.Da: En lille, poleret én fangede hans blik.En: A small, polished one caught his eye.Da: Den var lavet af lys ahorntræ, håndskåret med en delikat sirlighed.En: It was made of light maple wood, hand-carved with delicate intricacy.Da: Musikken fra boksen var en melodi, han kunne genkende – en simpel vuggevise, han plejede at synge for Freja.En: The music from the box was a melody he recognized—a simple lullaby he used to sing for Freja.Da: "Holger, se denne!"En: "Holger, look at this!"Da: Anders' øjne lyste op.En: Anders's eyes lit up.Da: "Den har hendes melodi."En: "It has her melody."Da: Holger smilede.En: Holger smiled.Da: "Det er perfekt, Anders.En: "It's perfect, Anders.Da: Den taler til hendes hjerte."En: It speaks to her heart."Da: Anders købte musikboksen.En: Anders bought the music box.Da: Han satte sig ved et bord, tog en pen frem og skrev omhyggeligt en besked: "Kære Freja, denne melodi har altid været vores.En: He sat down at a table, took out a pen, and carefully wrote a message: "Dear Freja, this melody has always been ours.Da: Jeg har savnet dig.En: I've missed you.Da: Måske kan denne boks bringe os tættere sammen igen.En: Maybe this box can bring us closer together again.Da: Kærlig hilsen, Far."En: Love, Dad."Da: Med brevet vedlagt følte Anders en ro.En: With the letter enclosed, Anders felt a calmness.Da: Det var som om en tung byrde gled af hans skuldre.En: It was as if a heavy burden slid off his shoulders.Da: Han blev overvældet af en følelse af håb og forventning.En: He was overwhelmed by a sense of hope and anticipation.Da: Han vidste, at dette måske var hans chance for at genopbygge broen til Freja.En: He knew that this might be his chance to rebuild the bridge to Freja.Da: Solens stråler kastede et gyldent skær over markedet, mens Anders og Holger gik tilbage mod flådebollen.En: The sun's rays cast a golden glow over the market as Anders and Holger walked back towards the naval barracks.Da: Anders følte sig lettere.En: Anders felt lighter.Da: Det var somom han nu forstod, at det var okay at være sårbar overfor dem, han elskede.En: It was as if he now understood that it was okay to be vulnerable with those he loved.Da: Det var en ny begyndelse.En: It was a new beginning.Da: Den lille musikboks, håndskåret med kærlighed og minder, blev en skinnende nøgle til en ny chance med Freja.En: The little music box, hand-carved with love and memories, became a shining key to a new chance with Freja.Da: Og Anders, fyldt med mod, greb den chance med begge hænder.En: And Anders, filled with courage, seized that chance with both hands. Vocabulary Words:stalls: boderartisan: kunsthåndværkernaval: søofficerintricacy: sirligelullaby: vuggeviseenclosed: vedlagtanticipation: forventningbarracks: flådebollenburden: byrdevulnerable: sårbarcraftsman: håndværkerpolished: poleretmelody: melodidelicate: delikatplan: plangift: gaverecognize: genkendelight: lyscarve: håndskåretcomposed: lavet afdear: kærehope: håbnew beginning: ny begyndelsekey: nøglechance: chancecourage: modhidden: skjultbridge: broskillful: dygtighand: hånd
Fluent Fiction - Spanish: A Southern Christmas: Unveiling Family Magic Through Laughter Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-07-12-22-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: En plena Navidad, a pesar del calor típico del verano en el sur, la familia de Beltrán e Isidora se reunía en la amplia y caótica sala de estar.En: In the middle of Christmas, despite the typical summer heat in the south, the family of Beltrán and Isidora gathered in the spacious and chaotic living room.Es: Era el escenario perfecto para un drama familiar: la mesa estaba llena de sillas desiguales alrededor de platos tradicionales que parecían a punto de desbordarse.En: It was the perfect setting for a family drama: the table was filled with mismatched chairs around traditional dishes that seemed about to overflow.Es: Las conversaciones chocaban entre sí, mezclándose con el sonido alegre, pero a veces discordante, de las copas brindando.En: Conversations clashed with one another, mixing with the joyful, yet sometimes discordant, sound of glasses clinking.Es: El ambiente estaba adornado con decoraciones coloridas que intentaban, sin éxito, ocultar la tensión flotante.En: The atmosphere was adorned with colorful decorations that unsuccessfully tried to hide the floating tension.Es: Beltrán, con su característica sonrisa optimista, veía en esta reunión una oportunidad.En: Beltrán, with his characteristic optimistic smile, saw in this gathering an opportunity.Es: Como mago aficionado, esperaba que su espectáculo de magia lograría unir nuevamente a la familia y sanar heridas pasadas provocadas por antiguos desacuerdos.En: As an amateur magician, he hoped his magic show would bring the family together again and heal past wounds caused by old disagreements.Es: El problema era que cada vez que intentaba presentarse, alguna discusión subía de volumen, minando el clima necesario para su magia.En: The problem was that every time he tried to perform, some argument would escalate, undermining the necessary atmosphere for his magic.Es: Isidora, su prima mayor, era práctica y escéptica.En: Isidora, his older cousin, was practical and skeptical.Es: Como botánica, prefería las cosas tangibles y reales, aunque, en el fondo, valoraba los raros momentos de unión familiar.En: As a botanist, she preferred tangible and real things, although deep down, she valued the rare moments of family unity.Es: Aquella noche, ella solo aspiraba a sobrevivir a la reunión sin mucho drama.En: That night, she only hoped to survive the gathering without much drama.Es: Sin embargo, al ver a Beltrán prepararse con entusiasmo para su show, decidió echarle una mano para que no cometiera demasiados desastres.En: However, seeing Beltrán enthusiastically prepare for his show, she decided to lend him a hand so that he wouldn't create too many disasters.Es: "Nada puede salir tan mal", pensó Isidora, ofreciéndole su ayuda.En: "Nothing can go that wrong," thought Isidora, offering her help.Es: Juntos, comenzaron a organizar el acto en medio del jaleo.En: Together, they started organizing the act amidst the commotion.Es: El momento llegó.En: The moment arrived.Es: Beltrán se paró al frente con un abrigo ligeramente gastado, sacó su varita y anunció a todos que iba a llenar la noche de magia.En: Beltrán stood at the front with a slightly worn coat, took out his wand, and announced to everyone that he was going to fill the night with magic.Es: La familia, entre murmullos y cejas levantadas, se detuvo a mirar al joven mago.En: The family, amid murmurs and raised eyebrows, stopped to watch the young magician.Es: El espectáculo comenzó bien.En: The show started well.Es: Beltrán logró una simple desaparición de carta que reunió algunas risas nerviosas y aplausos tibios.En: Beltrán managed a simple card disappearance that gathered some nervous laughs and mild applause.Es: Pero justo cuando todo parecía ir mejor de lo pensado, intentó un truco más elaborado.En: But just when everything seemed to be going better than expected, he attempted a more elaborate trick.Es: La tensión en la sala subía cuando al intentar hacer aparecer algo en un plato vacío, el truco falló.En: The tension in the room rose when, trying to make something appear on an empty plate, the trick failed.Es: La expresión de desconcierto en su rostro era inconfundible.En: The bewildered expression on his face was unmistakable.Es: Isidora, sintiendo que debía intervenir, buscó entre los platos para improvisar.En: Isidora, feeling she needed to step in, searched among the plates to improvise.Es: De repente, su mirada cayó sobre un bol de puré de papas y una sonrisa cómplice se dibujó en su rostro.En: Suddenly, her gaze fell on a bowl of mashed potatoes and a conspiratorial smile appeared on her face.Es: Rápidamente, metió la mano en el puré y, para su sorpresa y la de todos, extrajo un viejo juguete de la infancia que tanto ella como Beltrán habían creído perdido hacía años: un pequeño coche de madera con colores desvaídos.En: Quickly, she stuck her hand into the mash and, to her surprise and everyone else's, pulled out an old childhood toy that both she and Beltrán had believed lost years ago: a small wooden car with faded colors.Es: La sala estalló en carcajadas al ver el juguete cubierto de puré, uniendo a la familia en un inesperado momento de alegría.En: The room burst into laughter at the sight of the toy covered in mash, uniting the family in an unexpected moment of joy.Es: Beltrán, con ojos brillantes, comprendió en ese instante que la magia no residía en trucos perfectos, sino en crear conexiones y risas.En: Beltrán, with bright eyes, realized in that moment that magic didn't lie in perfect tricks, but in creating connections and laughter.Es: Isidora, por su parte, sintió una nueva apreciación por la espontaneidad y el humor, dejando a un lado por un momento su escepticismo.En: Isidora, for her part, felt a newfound appreciation for spontaneity and humor, setting aside her skepticism for a moment.Es: Con las risas flotando en el aire como la más hermosa de las decoraciones navideñas, la familia volvió a charlar, esta vez con historias y recuerdos compartidos.En: With the laughter floating in the air like the most beautiful of Christmas decorations, the family resumed talking, this time with shared stories and memories.Es: Lentamente, parecía que las relaciones comenzaban a curarse, tejidas por el hilo dorado de la risa y la nostalgia.En: Slowly, it seemed that relationships began to heal, woven by the golden thread of laughter and nostalgia.Es: A veces, pensó Isidora, la verdadera magia está en los momentos que nunca planeamos.En: Sometimes, thought Isidora, the true magic is in the moments we never plan. Vocabulary Words:gathered: reuníaspacious: ampliachaotic: caóticaclashed: chocabandiscordant: discordanteadorned: adornadoopportunity: oportunidadmagician: magoenthusiastically: entusiasmoshow: espectáculowand: varitamurmurs: murmulloseyebrows: cejasbewildered: desconciertospontaneity: espontaneidadskeptical: escépticatangible: tangiblesgaze: miradabowl: bolimprovise: improvisarmash: purétoy: juguetelaughter: risanostalgia: nostalgiaconnections: conexionesheal: sanardisagreements: desacuerdossurvive: sobrevivirbewildered expression: expresión de desconciertocoveted: codiciado
Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Summer Storms and New Bonds: Einar's Journey to Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-07-06-22-34-01-no Story Transcript:No: Einar satt ved kjøkkenbordet i den koselige hytta, mister seg i den beroligende lyden av sommerbrisen som blafret gjennom de åpne vinduene.En: Einar sat at the kitchen table in the cozy cabin, losing himself in the soothing sound of the summer breeze fluttering through the open windows.No: Hytta lå ved kanten av en tett skog, omfavnet av grønne bakker og en liten bekk som rant forbi.En: The cabin was situated at the edge of a dense forest, embraced by green hills and a small brook flowing by.No: Det var denne roen som Einar alltid hadde søkt.En: It was this tranquility that Einar had always sought.No: Likevel følte han en ensomhet som han ønsket å bryte.En: Yet, he felt a loneliness that he wished to break.No: Han så ut av vinduet mot den lyseblå himmelen, og veide sin plan om å invitere Sigrid og Lars til middag.En: He looked out the window at the bright blue sky, weighing his plan to invite Sigrid and Lars to dinner.No: Med hjertet i halsen bestemte han seg.En: With his heart in his throat, he made up his mind.No: Sommermåltidet skulle være perfekt.En: The summer meal would be perfect.No: Han trengte bare å våge å be dem komme.En: He just needed to dare to ask them to come.No: Neste dag, med handlelisten i hånden, gikk Einar til den lokale butikken.En: The next day, with a shopping list in hand, Einar went to the local store.No: Han plukket ut friske ingredienser: saftige tomater, nyplukkede jordbær, og sprø salat.En: He picked out fresh ingredients: juicy tomatoes, freshly picked strawberries, and crisp lettuce.No: Han valgte også et godt stykke laks fra den lokale fiskeren.En: He also chose a good piece of salmon from the local fisherman.No: Einar ville at måltidet skulle gjenspeile hans takknemlighet for Sigrid og Lars, de vennene han håpet å bli nærmere med.En: Einar wanted the meal to reflect his gratitude for Sigrid and Lars, the friends he hoped to become closer to.No: Med varene trygt plassert i lerretsposen, tok Einar et dypt åndedrag og sendte meldingene til Sigrid og Lars.En: With the groceries safely placed in the canvas bag, Einar took a deep breath and sent the invitations to Sigrid and Lars.No: Til hans lettelse takket de ja til å komme på middag den kvelden.En: To his relief, they accepted the invitation to come for dinner that evening.No: Som kvelden nærmet seg, begynte Einar å forberede måltidet med omhu.En: As the evening approached, Einar began preparing the meal with care.No: Hytta fyltes med lukten av urter og olivenolje.En: The cabin filled with the smell of herbs and olive oil.No: Når klokken nærmet seg seks, hørte han de kjente stemmene utenfor.En: When the clock neared six, he heard the familiar voices outside.No: Sigrid og Lars smilte bredt da de kom inn i hytta og komplimenterte Einar for det vakre stedet.En: Sigrid and Lars smiled broadly as they entered the cabin and complimented Einar on the beautiful place.No: De satt rundt spisebordet, og samtalen begynte langsomt, men snart var de dypt inne i livlige samtaler.En: They sat around the dining table, and the conversation started slowly, but soon they were deeply engaged in lively discussions.No: Plutselig, uventet, hørte de et rumling i det fjerne.En: Suddenly, unexpectedly, they heard a rumble in the distance.No: En sommerstorm var raskt på vei.En: A summer storm was quickly approaching.No: Regnet begynte å tromme mot taket, og vinden vislet rundt hytta.En: The rain began to drum against the roof, and the wind whistled around the cabin.No: Lysene flickret, men holdt stand.En: The lights flickered but held on.No: Stormen tvang dem til å bli inne, og plutselig føltes hytta enda mer intim.En: The storm forced them to stay inside, and suddenly the cabin felt even more intimate.No: Latter fylte rommet mens de delte historier fra barndommen og drømmer for fremtiden.En: Laughter filled the room as they shared stories from childhood and dreams for the future.No: Einar, bedre kjent som den tause tenkeren, fant seg selv bidragende med begeistring.En: Einar, better known as the silent thinker, found himself contributing with enthusiasm.No: Tiden fløy, og stormen ble en bakgrunnsopplevelse til latteren og de vennlige stemmene.En: Time flew, and the storm became a background accompaniment to the laughter and friendly voices.No: Da kvelden nærmet seg slutten, og stormen roet seg, takket Sigrid og Lars for måltidet, men også for noe mer — den enkle gleden av godt selskap.En: As the evening came to a close, and the storm calmed down, Sigrid and Lars thanked him for the meal, but also for something more — the simple joy of good company.No: Einar sto ved døren og vinket farvel, hjertet lettere og mer åpent.En: Einar stood at the door and waved goodbye, his heart lighter and more open.No: Han hadde oppnådd mer enn et vellykket måltid.En: He had achieved more than a successful meal.No: Han hadde knyttet bånd, overvunnet sin egen frykt, og åpnet døren til en ny verden av vennskap.En: He had formed bonds, overcome his own fears, and opened the door to a new world of friendship.No: Fra den kvelden av visste Einar at selv om han elsket stillheten i naturen, kunne latteren av venner være like verdifull.En: From that evening on, Einar knew that although he loved the silence of nature, the laughter of friends could be just as valuable. Vocabulary Words:soothing: beroligendefluttering: blafrettranquility: roenweighing: veidedare: vågecanvas bag: lerretsposencontributing: bidragendeenthusiasm: begeistringrumbled: rumlingaccompaniment: bakgrunnsopplevelseflickered: flickretintimate: intimembraced: omfavnetbrook: bekkgratitude: takknemlighetapproaching: nærmetcomplimented: komplimenterteprepared: forberedeengaged: deltokovercome: overvunnetgrocery: varenelively: livligestorm: stormhesitated: nølteloneliness: ensomhetmeal: måltidlight-hearted: lettetfears: fryktsilent: tausefilled: fyltes
Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Reuniting Hearts at Tokyo Skytree's Tanabata Festival Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-07-04-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 夏の東京スカイツリーはとても美しい。En: The natsu summer Tokyo Skytree is very beautiful.Ja: 七夕祭りの日、人々であふれている。En: On the day of the Tanabata Festival, it is overflowing with people.Ja: ハルトはその場所に着いた。En: Haruto arrived at the location.Ja: 心の中には少し緊張があった。En: There was a bit of nervousness in his heart.Ja: 彼は日本に帰ってきて、家族と再会するのが久しぶりだ。En: It had been a long time since he returned to Japan and reunited with his family.Ja: スカイツリーの観光デッキは、色とりどりの七夕の短冊で飾られている。En: The observation deck of the Skytree was decorated with colorful Tanabata strips.Ja: ちょうど天の川のように輝いていた。En: It shone just like the Amanogawa Milky Way.Ja: ハルトの隣には姉のユキがいる。En: Next to Haruto was his sister, Yuki.Ja: ユキは毎日忙しい会社員だ。En: Yuki is a busy company employee every day.Ja: 彼女は家族の期待を背負っている。En: She shoulders the family's expectations.Ja: 二人は静かに歩きながら、上を見上げた。En: As the two walked quietly, they looked up.Ja: ユキは少し心配そうで言った。「ハルト、おばあちゃんのさくらが来たよ。」En: Yuki, looking a bit worried, said, "Haruto, grandma Sakura has arrived."Ja: そこに向かうと、さくらおばあちゃんがうれしそうに笑っていた。En: As they went toward her, Sakura grandma smiled happily.Ja: 彼女は伝統的な祭りと家族の集まりが大好きだ。En: She loves traditional festivals and family gatherings.Ja: ハルトを見ると、「元気になったね！」と言った。彼女の目は優しかった。En: When she saw Haruto, she said, "You've grown healthy!" Her eyes were gentle.Ja: ハルトは少し戸惑っていた。En: Haruto was a bit perplexed.Ja: 彼は海外生活で得たものと伝統的な家族の価値観のギャップに悩んでいた。En: He was troubled by the gap between what he had gained from living abroad and the traditional family values.Ja: しかし、心の中で決めていた。En: However, he had decided in his heart.Ja: 彼は家族のために小さな集まりを開くことにした。En: He decided to open a small gathering for his family.Ja: 現代のテクノロジーと伝統的な習慣を融合させようと思ったのだ。En: He wanted to blend modern technology with traditional customs.Ja: 日が沈み、スカイツリーが美しい光で輝きだすと、ハルトは驚きのパフォーマンスを用意した。En: As the sun set and the Skytree began to shine beautifully, Haruto prepared a surprising performance.Ja: 彼はデジタルアルバムを披露した。En: He presented a digital album.Ja: 家族の歴史をひとつひとつ映像にしていた。そこに短冊に書いた願い事を映し出した。En: He turned the family's history into images one by one, displaying the wishes written on the tanzaku strips.Ja: さくらおばあちゃんとユキはその美しい映像に感動した。En: Sakura grandma and Yuki were moved by the beautiful images.Ja: ユキはハルトを抱きしめ、「ありがとう、ハルト。」と優しく言った。En: Yuki hugged Haruto and gently said, "Thank you, Haruto."Ja: さくらおばあちゃんは目を潤ませながら、「あなたの気持ち、ちゃんと伝わったよ。」と言った。En: Sakura grandma, with eyes beginning to water, said, "Your feelings have been clearly conveyed."Ja: 家族は一つになった。En: The family became one.Ja: その瞬間、ハルトは自分の中の変化を感じた。En: In that moment, Haruto felt a change within himself.Ja: 現代と伝統のどちらも尊重し、自分のアイデンティティを築くことができると気付いたのだ。En: He realized that he could respect both modern and traditional aspects and build his own identity.Ja: スカイツリーの上にまたたく星たちは、まるで家族の絆を祝福するように輝いていた。En: The stars twinkling above the Skytree shone as if blessing the family bonds.Ja: ハルトの心の中に、暖かい光が差し込んでいた。En: A warm light shined into Haruto's heart.Ja: これは彼の新しい旅の始まりだった。En: This was the beginning of his new journey. Vocabulary Words:skytree: スカイツリーfestival: 祭りoverflowing: あふれているnervousness: 緊張observation deck: 観光デッキcolorful: 色とりどりdecorated: 飾られているshoulders: 背負っているperplexed: 戸惑っていたtroubled: 悩んでいたgap: ギャップreunited: 再会blend: 融合surprising: 驚きdigital: デジタルalbum: アルバムimages: 映像wishes: 願い事moved: 感動したidentity: アイデンティティrealized: 気付いたrespect: 尊重journey: 旅twinkling: またたくbonds: 絆gentle: 優しいtraditional customs: 伝統的な習慣family gathering: 家族の集まりhearts: 心sunset: 日が沈み
Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Finding Comfort: The Gift of Presence Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-07-03-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De zon scheen fel op een warme zomerdag.En: The sun shone brightly on a warm summer day.Nl: Bram stond voor de felgekleurde entree van het ziekenhuis.En: Bram stood before the brightly colored entrance of the hospital.Nl: Gedachten raasden door zijn hoofd.En: Thoughts raced through his mind.Nl: Hij wilde een speciaal cadeau vinden voor zijn oma.En: He wanted to find a special gift for his grandma.Nl: Ze lag in het ziekenhuis na een operatie.En: She was in the hospital after an operation.Nl: Bram voelde zich schuldig dat hij haar niet vaker bezocht.En: Bram felt guilty for not visiting her more often.Nl: Binnen in het ziekenhuis rook het anders.En: Inside the hospital, it smelled different.Nl: Het was steriel en een beetje streng.En: It was sterile and somewhat strict.Nl: De gang was helder verlicht, met dokters en verpleegsters die gehaast heen en weer liepen.En: The hallway was brightly lit, with doctors and nurses hurriedly walking back and forth.Nl: Bram liep naar de cadeauwinkel bij de ingang.En: Bram walked to the gift shop by the entrance.Nl: In de winkel waren kleine tafels vol met knuffelberen, bloemen en ballonnen.En: In the shop, there were small tables full of teddy bears, flowers, and balloons.Nl: Dit voelde als een vrolijke plek, zelfs in het ziekenhuis.En: This felt like a cheerful place, even in the hospital.Nl: Bram wist niet wat hij moest kiezen.En: Bram didn't know what to choose.Nl: Hij wilde dat zijn oma zich beter voelde.En: He wanted his grandma to feel better.Nl: Iets praktisch, zoals warme pantoffels?En: Something practical, like warm slippers?Nl: Of iets sentimenteels, zoals een ingelijste foto?En: Or something sentimental, like a framed photo?Nl: Jasmijn, een vriendelijke verpleegster die langs liep, zag zijn vertwijfeling.En: Jasmijn, a friendly nurse walking by, saw his hesitation.Nl: "Kan ik je helpen?"En: "Can I help you?"Nl: vroeg ze.En: she asked.Nl: "Ik zoek een cadeau voor mijn oma," zei Bram.En: "I'm looking for a gift for my grandma," said Bram.Nl: "Iets dat haar blij maakt."En: "Something to make her happy."Nl: "Wat dacht je van een mooi fotolijstje?En: "What do you think of a nice photo frame?Nl: Of misschien iets om te lezen?"En: Or maybe something to read?"Nl: stelde Jasmijn voor.En: Jasmijn suggested.Nl: "Bedankt," zei Bram, maar hij liep verder, nog steeds twijfelend.En: "Thank you," said Bram, but he moved on, still unsure.Nl: Lotte, een andere bezoeker, liep langs met een grote ballon.En: Lotte, another visitor, walked by with a large balloon.Nl: Ze zag Bram en glimlachte.En: She saw Bram and smiled.Nl: "Je hoeft niet te stressen.En: "You don't have to stress.Nl: Het is het gebaar dat telt," zei ze.En: It's the gesture that counts," she said.Nl: Bram knikte, toch bleef de druk op zijn schouders.En: Bram nodded, yet the pressure on his shoulders remained.Nl: Hij stond op het punt om de winkel te verlaten toen hij iets zag.En: He was about to leave the store when he saw something.Nl: Op een plank lag een groot, zacht plaid.En: On a shelf lay a large, soft plaid.Nl: Het had dezelfde kleur als de deken die zijn oma vroeger op de bank had liggen.En: It was the same color as the blanket his grandma used to have on the couch.Nl: Het herinnerde hem aan de zondagen samen, thee drinkend en verhalen vertellend onder die warme deken.En: It reminded him of Sundays together, drinking tea and telling stories under that warm blanket.Nl: Bram wist het zeker.En: Bram knew for sure.Nl: Dit was perfect.En: This was perfect.Nl: Hij kocht het plaid en ging direct naar de kamer van zijn oma.En: He bought the plaid and went straight to his grandma's room.Nl: Oma lag in bed en glimlachte breed toen Bram binnenkwam.En: Grandma lay in bed and smiled widely when Bram entered.Nl: "Bram!En: "Bram!Nl: Wat ben ik blij je te zien."En: How happy I am to see you."Nl: Bram gaf haar het plaid.En: Bram gave her the plaid.Nl: "Voor jou, oma.En: "For you, grandma.Nl: Voor onze zondagen samen."En: For our Sundays together."Nl: Ze wikkelde zich in het cadeau en haar ogen vulden zich met tranen van geluk.En: She wrapped herself in the gift, and her eyes filled with tears of happiness.Nl: "Dit is precies wat ik nodig had," zei ze zacht.En: "This is exactly what I needed," she said softly.Nl: Ze spraken urenlang, herinneringen ophalend.En: They talked for hours, reminiscing.Nl: Bram realiseerde zich dat zijn bezoek op zichzelf al belangrijk was geweest.En: Bram realized that his visit alone had already been important.Nl: Zijn schuldgevoel verminderde.En: His guilt began to fade.Nl: Hij wist nu dat liefde ook tijd en aanwezigheid betekent.En: He now knew that love also means time and presence.Nl: Het ziekenhuis voelde minder klinisch toen Bram later wegging.En: The hospital felt less clinical when Bram left later.Nl: Hij voelde zich lichter, met een hernieuwde en diepere band met zijn oma.En: He felt lighter, with a renewed and deeper bond with his grandma.Nl: Het plaid was een prachtig cadeau, maar zijn aanwezigheid was net zo waardevol.En: The plaid was a wonderful gift, but his presence was just as valuable. Vocabulary Words:entrance: entreethoughts: gedachtenoperation: operatieguilty: schuldigsterile: sterielstrict: strenghurriedly: gehaastpractical: praktischsentimental: sentimenteelhesitation: vertwijfelinggesture: gebaarpressure: druklarge: grootplaid: plaidreminded: herinnerdereminiscing: herinneringen ophalendfade: verminderenrenewed: hernieuwdevaluable: waardevolhospital: ziekenhuissmelled: rooklit: verlichtgift shop: cadeauwinkelframed: ingelijsteballoon: ballonshoulders: schoudersshelf: plankcouch: bankwrapped: wikkeldeclinical: klinisch
Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: A Culinary Quest: An Unexpected Lesson in Kindness at Nagycsarnok Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-06-30-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A Nap fénye ragyogta be a Nagycsarnokot, ahol az emberek sietve vásároltak be a hétvégi ebédhez.En: The sunlight illuminated the Nagycsarnok, where people hurriedly shopped for the weekend lunch.Hu: A piacon friss zöldségek, gyümölcsök és fűszerek illatoztak a levegőben.En: In the market, the air was filled with the scent of fresh vegetables, fruits, and spices.Hu: Az árusok hangosan kínálták portékáikat, és barátságos zsongás töltötte meg a teret.En: The vendors loudly offered their goods, and a friendly buzz filled the space.Hu: Ez a varázslatos hely volt Árpád, a lelkes szakács kedvenc vásárlóhelye.En: This magical place was Árpád's, the enthusiastic cook's, favorite shopping spot.Hu: Elhatározta, hogy ínycsiklandó pörköltet készít a barátainak.En: He decided to prepare a mouth-watering stew for his friends.Hu: „Kell néhány szép paprika” – gondolta Árpád, miközben a kedvenc standja felé sietett.En: "I need some nice peppers," thought Árpád, as he hurried towards his favorite stall.Hu: Azonban a piacon nem volt könnyű közlekedni, mert nagyon sokan voltak ott, és a sorok zsúfoltak voltak.En: However, navigating the market wasn't easy because there were so many people there, and the aisles were crowded.Hu: A fülledt nyári nap mindenkit arra ösztönzött, hogy a legfrissebb termékeket szerezze be.En: The sweltering summer day urged everyone to grab the freshest products.Hu: Ahogy Árpád elérkezett a paprika standhoz, szomorúan tapasztalta, hogy az árus éppen zárta a bódét.En: As Árpád arrived at the pepper stall, he was saddened to find that the vendor was just closing the booth.Hu: Egy pillanatra megtorpant, és kétségbeesetten kutatott az elmúlt percek történései után.En: He paused for a moment and frantically searched through the events of the past minutes.Hu: Ekkor döbbent rá, hogy a pénztárcáját otthon felejtette.En: That's when he realized that he had forgotten his wallet at home.Hu: „Hogyan fogom megvenni, ami kell?En: "How will I buy what I need?"Hu: ” – töprengett.En: he pondered.Hu: Egy ismerős alak jelent meg előtte.En: A familiar figure appeared before him.Hu: Judit, egy másik törzsvásárló, épp elindult az ajtó felé, mikor Árpád felé kiáltott: „Judit, várj!En: Judit, another regular customer, was just heading towards the door when Árpád called out to her: "Judit, wait!Hu: Segíthetnél nekem?En: Could you help me?"Hu: ”Judit megállt, és visszafordult.En: Judit stopped and turned back.Hu: „Mi történt, Árpád?En: "What happened, Árpád?"Hu: ” – kérdezte kíváncsian.En: she asked curiously.Hu: „Elfelejtettem a pénztárcámat, de mindenképpen meg kell vennem ezeket a paprikákat.En: "I forgot my wallet, but I absolutely need to buy these peppers.Hu: Tudnál kölcsönadni egy kis pénzt?En: Could you lend me a little money?"Hu: ” – kérte sietve Árpád.En: Árpád asked hastily.Hu: Judit mosolyogva bólintott.En: Judit nodded with a smile.Hu: „Persze, hogyne.En: "Of course, no problem.Hu: A barátok egymásért vannak, nemde?En: Friends are there for each other, aren't they?"Hu: ”Árpád hálásan fogadta el Judit segítségét, és gyorsan megvette a szükséges paprikákat.En: Árpád gratefully accepted Judit's help and quickly bought the necessary peppers.Hu: Még időben sikerült hozzájutnia mindenhez, amit szeretett volna.En: He managed to get everything he wanted in time.Hu: Amikor hazaért, azonnal nekilátott a főzésnek.En: When he got home, he immediately started cooking.Hu: A konyhában minden illatozott, és az elkészült pörkölt végül minden várakozást felülmúlt.En: The kitchen was filled with aromas, and the finished stew surpassed all expectations.Hu: Az este végére barátai elégedetten dicsérték Árpád főzőtudományát.En: By the end of the evening, his friends were contentedly praising Árpád's culinary skills.Hu: De Árpád számára a legfontosabb tanulság az volt, hogy a közösség támogatása és az élmények megosztása sokkal többet ér, mint a tökéletesség.En: But for Árpád, the most important lesson was that the support of the community and sharing experiences are worth much more than perfection.Hu: „Köszönöm, Judit” – gondolta, miközben még egyszer visszaidézte a piacon történt eseményeket.En: "Thank you, Judit," he thought, as he once more recalled the events at the market.Hu: Aznap este mindenki úgy távozott, hogy a szívük telített volt a finom ízekkel és az igazi barátság melegével.En: That night, everyone left with their hearts full of fine flavors and the warmth of true friendship. Vocabulary Words:illuminated: ragyogtascent: illatoztakvendors: árusokbuzz: zsongásmagical: varázslatosenthusiastic: lelkesnavigate: közlekednisweltering: fülledturged: ösztönzöttsaddened: szomorúanfrantically: kétségbeesettenpondered: töprengettfamiliar: ismerőscuriously: kíváncsiangratefully: hálásannecessary: szükségesaromas: illatozottsurpassed: felülmúltcontentedly: elégedettenpraised: dicsértékculinary: főzőtudományátsupport: támogatásacommunity: közösségsharing: megosztásaexperiences: élményekworth: érperfection: tökéletességrecalled: visszaidéztewarmth: melegévelfigure: alak
Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Picnic Surprises and Sweet Risks in Park Güell Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-06-20-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El sol brillant d'estiu il·luminava el Park Güell.En: The bright summer sun illuminated Park Güell.Ca: Els colors vius dels mosaics de Gaudí reflectien la llum, creant un ambient màgic.En: The vivid colors of Gaudí's mosaics reflected the light, creating a magical atmosphere.Ca: Montserrat observava el seu voltant amb un somriure nerviós.En: Montserrat observed her surroundings with a nervous smile.Ca: Avui era el dia del pícnic sorpresa per a Jordi, i volia que tot fos perfecte.En: Today was the day of the surprise picnic for Jordi, and she wanted everything to be perfect.Ca: Elena, la seva amiga fidel, ajudava a disposar les estovalles damunt la gespa verda.En: Elena, her loyal friend, was helping to lay out the tablecloths on the green grass.Ca: Les plantes exòtiques del parc s'alçaven al voltant, afegint un toc d'encant al lloc.En: The exotic plants of the park stood around, adding a touch of charm to the place.Ca: "Està tot a punt?En: "Is everything ready?"Ca: ", va preguntar Elena mentre mirava cap a Montserrat.En: Elena asked as she looked towards Montserrat.Ca: "Sí, només falten les pastes", va respondre Montserrat amb inseguretat.En: "Yes, only the pastries are missing," Montserrat responded uncertainly.Ca: Havia passat tota la nit cuinant-les, encara que no confiava gaire en les seves habilitats culinàries.En: She had spent the whole night baking them, though she didn't have much confidence in her culinary skills.Ca: Barcelona s'estenia a l'horitzó, una ciutat preciosa plena d'història i cultures que es trobaven.En: Barcelona stretched into the horizon, a beautiful city full of history and cultures converging.Ca: Quan va arribar Jordi, va mostrar una sorpresa genuïna.En: When Jordi arrived, he showed genuine surprise.Ca: Els seus ulls brillaven amb gratitud mentre abraçava els seus amics.En: His eyes sparkled with gratitude as he hugged his friends.Ca: "No m'ho esperava, de debò!En: "I wasn't expecting this, really!"Ca: ", va exclamar amb alegria.En: he exclaimed with joy.Ca: Durant el pícnic, les rialles ompliren l'aire, i les històries fluiren com el cava a les copes.En: During the picnic, laughter filled the air, and stories flowed like cava into the glasses.Ca: Montserrat, tanmateix, estava ansiosa.En: Montserrat, however, was anxious.Ca: Les pastes havien de ser un èxit.En: The pastries had to be a success.Ca: Reunint tot el seu coratge, Montserrat es va aixecar i va portar una safata amb les pastes cap a Jordi.En: Gathering all her courage, Montserrat stood up and brought a tray of pastries to Jordi.Ca: "He fet aquestes per a tu", va dir, el cor bategant amb força.En: "I made these for you," she said, her heart pounding fiercely.Ca: Els va tastar amb curiositat i es va quedar sorprès.En: He tasted them with curiosity and was taken aback.Ca: "Això està deliciós!En: "This is delicious!"Ca: ", va dir Jordi amb entusiasme, mirant Montserrat amb un somriure que va arribar fins als seus ulls.En: said Jordi enthusiastically, looking at Montserrat with a smile that reached his eyes.Ca: "Gràcies, Montserrat.En: "Thank you, Montserrat.Ca: Sempre he admirat com et preocupes pels altres.En: I have always admired how you care for others."Ca: "En aquell moment, el món semblava aturar-se breument.En: In that moment, the world seemed to briefly stand still.Ca: Montserrat es va adonar que els seus esforços havien valgut la pena.En: Montserrat realized that her efforts had been worth it.Ca: Jordi havia entès el seu missatge, un missatge d'afecte que s'havia lliurat amb cada mossegada.En: Jordi had understood her message, a message of affection delivered with every bite.Ca: Després del pícnic, mentre el sol es ponia darrere l'horitzó, Montserrat se sentia plena de confiança.En: After the picnic, as the sun set behind the horizon, Montserrat felt full of confidence.Ca: Havia après que, a vegades, arriscar-se podia ser l'únic camí per aconseguir el que realment desitges.En: She had learned that sometimes taking risks can be the only way to achieve what you truly desire.Ca: I en aquell dia d'estiu, al màgic Park Güell, havia fet justament això.En: And on that summer day, in the magical Park Güell, she had done just that. Vocabulary Words:the horizon: l'horitzóthe surroundings: el voltantthe courage: el coratgethe gratitude: la gratitudthe confidence: la confiançato sparkle: brillarto converge: trobaventhe charm: l'encantthe message: el missatgethe effort: els esforçosto achieve: aconseguirthe surprise: la sorpresaexotic: exòtiquesnervous: nerviósthe mosaic: els mosaicsthe pastry: les pastesthe tablecloth: les estovallesthe grass: la gespathe plant: les plantesthe tray: la safatacuriosity: curiositatgenuine: genuïnathe affection: l'afecteto admire: admirarto taste: tastaruncertainty: la inseguretatto risk: arriscar-seto deliver: lliurarto bake: cuinardelicious: deliciós
Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Unveiling Secrets: A Letter That Rewrites Family Legacy Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-06-11-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: Egy napsütéses, tavasz végi délután Edit a családi ház nagy nappalijában üldögélt.En: One sunny late spring afternoon, Edit was sitting in the large living room of the family house.Hu: A ház körül szép kert terült el, tele virágzó növényekkel.En: Around the house lay a beautiful garden filled with blooming plants.Hu: A falakat régi családi portrék díszítették, a bútorok antik darabok voltak.En: The walls were adorned with old family portraits, and the furniture pieces were antique.Hu: A függönyökön át beszűrődő napsugarak táncoltak a padlón, érdekes mintákat rajzolva a fapadlóra.En: Sunlight filtered through the curtains, dancing across the floor and drawing intriguing patterns on the wooden flooring.Hu: Edit mélyen elgondolkodott, mialatt a szobában uralkodó nyugalom körülölelte.En: Edit was deep in thought, enveloped by the room's prevailing calm.Hu: Aznap reggel talált egy régi dobozt a padláson.En: That morning, she found an old box in the attic.Hu: Kíváncsisága megnőtt.En: Her curiosity grew.Hu: A doboz tele volt régi levelekkel és fényképekkel.En: The box was filled with old letters and photographs.Hu: Ahogy a doboz aljára ért, egy különleges levélre bukkant.En: As she reached the bottom of the box, she stumbled upon a special letter.Hu: A levél megsárgult az idő múlásával.En: The letter had yellowed with time.Hu: Dátuma szerint még a nagyanyja, Ilona fiatal korából származott.En: According to the date, it was from the days of her grandmother's youth, Ilona.Hu: A levél tartalma furcsa említést tett egy családi titokról, amelyről Edit sosem hallott.En: The content of the letter made a strange mention of a family secret that Edit had never heard of.Hu: Edit mély levegőt vett és azonnal elhatározta, hogy megkérdezi a nagyanyját a levélről.En: Edit took a deep breath and immediately decided to ask her grandmother about the letter.Hu: Tudta, hogy Ilona gyakran ül a konyhában teázgatva.En: She knew that Ilona often sat in the kitchen sipping tea.Hu: Edit lassan odalépett hozzá, szívében vegyes érzésekkel.En: Edit slowly approached her, with mixed feelings in her heart.Hu: Szeretetteljesen és mégis aggódva fordult Ilonához.En: Lovingly and yet with concern, she turned to Ilona.Hu: – Nagyi, találtam egy régi levelet a padláson – kezdte Edit bizonytalanul.En: "Grandma, I found an old letter in the attic," Edit began hesitantly.Hu: – Tudsz erről valamit?En: "Do you know anything about it?"Hu: Ilona csendben nézett Editre, majd a levélre.En: Ilona looked quietly at Edit, then at the letter.Hu: Sóhajtott, mint aki súlyos terhet hordoz.En: She sighed, as if carrying a heavy burden.Hu: Az öregasszony tekintete elhomályosult, de hamarosan megkeményedett, mint aki hozott egy nehéz döntést.En: The old woman's gaze became blurred but soon hardened, as if she had made a tough decision.Hu: – Jól van, Edit – mondta halkan.En: "Alright, Edit," she said softly.Hu: – Itt az ideje, hogy megtudd az igazat.En: "It's time for you to know the truth."Hu: Ilona lassan elmondta a családi titkot.En: Ilona slowly recounted the family secret.Hu: Az ősei közül egy személy gyermekét nem ismerték el hivatalosan a családban, pedig az ősi hagyományok szerint illett volna.En: One of her ancestors had a child who was not officially recognized by the family, even though traditional customs would have required it.Hu: A gyermek Ilona apja volt, és ez a titok nehezedett a család történetére generációk óta.En: That child was Ilona's father, and this secret had weighed on the family's history for generations.Hu: Edit csendben hallgatta a történetet, szíve tele volt érzelmekkel.En: Edit listened quietly to the story, her heart full of emotions.Hu: Amikor Ilona befejezte, Edit úgy érezte, hogy végre egy hiányzó darab került a helyére az életében.En: When Ilona finished, Edit felt that finally a missing piece had fallen into place in her life.Hu: Megkönnyebbült, mert most már tisztában volt azzal, honnan származik az ő családja.En: She was relieved because she now understood where her family came from.Hu: – Már mindegy, hogy mit gondoltak az emberek akkoriban – mondta Zoltán, aki végighallgatta beszélgetésüket.En: "It doesn't matter anymore what people thought back then," said Zoltán, who had listened to their conversation.Hu: – A fontos az, hogy együtt vagyunk, bármi is történt a múltban.En: "The important thing is that we are together, no matter what happened in the past."Hu: Edit ránézett testvérére, és magában hálát adott a családjáért.En: Edit looked at her brother and silently gave thanks for her family.Hu: Nem számított, hogy milyen titkok fedték a múltat; most már tudta, hogy ki ő, és hogy hol van a helye a családban.En: It didn't matter what secrets shrouded the past; she now knew who she was and where her place was in the family.Hu: Aznap éjjel Edit boldogan hajtotta álomra a fejét, szívében a család szeretetével.En: That night, Edit happily laid her head to rest, her heart filled with the love of her family. Vocabulary Words:blooming: virágzóadorned: díszítettékantique: antikfiltered: beszűrődőintriguing: érdekesenveloped: körülölelteprevailing: uralkodóattic: padlásoncuriosity: kíváncsiságastumbled upon: bukkantyellowed: megsárgulthesitantly: bizonytalanulburden: teherblurred: elhomályosultrecounted: elmondtaancestor: ősrecognized: ismerték elcustoms: hagyományokrelieved: megkönnyebbültshrouded: fedteapproached: odalépettmixed feelings: vegyes érzésekkelsoftly: halkantruth: igazságheart: szívesecret: titokgaze: tekintetdecision: döntésstory: történetpast: múlt
Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Balancing Acts: A Freelancer's Journey Through Duty and Love Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-05-25-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在北京的某个繁忙上午，魏坐在自由职业者之家咖啡馆的一角，心事重重。En: On a busy morning in Beijing, Wei sat in a corner of the Freelancer's Home Café, deep in thought.Zh: 这家咖啡馆总是弥漫着新煮咖啡的香气，是很多像魏这样的自由职业者的“办公室”。En: This café always filled the air with the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and served as an "office" for many freelancers like Wei.Zh: 魏是一名勤奋的平面设计师，但是最近工作和家庭让他感到压力重重。En: Wei is a diligent graphic designer, but lately, work and family have been causing him a lot of stress.Zh: 魏的眼睛紧紧盯着电脑屏幕，屏幕上是客户的重要设计项目的修改要求。En: Wei's eyes were fixed on his computer screen, which displayed revision requests for an important client design project.Zh: 桌子上放着一杯已经凉了的咖啡，他忘了喝。En: A cup of now-cold coffee sat on the table, forgotten.Zh: 他知道家里有很多事要操心，尤其是妹妹莲下星期的大学毕业典礼。En: He knew there were many concerns waiting for him at home, especially his sister Lian's college graduation ceremony next week.Zh: 作为家中的长子，魏总是觉得自己有责任支持家人。En: As the eldest son in the family, Wei always felt responsible for supporting his family.Zh: 他一边调整设计，一边忍不住瞄一眼手机上的时间。En: While adjusting the design, he couldn't help but glance at the time on his phone.Zh: 再过几天就是莲的毕业典礼了，而他的项目还没有完成。En: In just a few days, it would be Lian's graduation ceremony, and his project was not yet complete.Zh: 他心里不断挣扎，是应该继续工作，还是去参加莲的毕业典礼？En: He was torn between the need to keep working and the desire to attend Lian's graduation ceremony.Zh: 咖啡馆里的音乐轻柔，周围的人都在忙碌，但魏的心中却充满了不安。En: The music in the café was gentle, and the people around were busy, but Wei's heart was filled with unease.Zh: 他想起小时候和莲一起度过的时光，那时候的他总是保护着她。En: He remembered the times he spent with Lian as a child when he always protected her.Zh: 可是现在，工作好像占据了他的全部生活。En: But now, work seemed to consume his entire life.Zh: 终于到了决定的时刻。En: The moment of decision finally arrived.Zh: 太阳已经开始西沉，魏深吸一口气，合上电脑。En: The sun was setting, and Wei took a deep breath, closing his laptop.Zh: 他知道他必须做一个决定。En: He knew he had to make a choice.Zh: 他快速整理了一下桌面，然后拨通了莲的电话，告诉她自己一定会到场。En: He quickly tidied the table, then dialed Lian's number to tell her that he would definitely be there.Zh: 魏满怀歉意却坚定地说：“我会去的。我不想错过。”En: With heartfelt but firm words, Wei said, "I will be there. I don't want to miss it."Zh: 魏收起电脑，踩着晚风奔向地铁。En: Packing up his computer, Wei headed into the evening breeze towards the subway.Zh: 他知道他可能要加班赶项目，但此刻他感觉很轻松。En: He knew he might have to work overtime to meet the project deadline, but at that moment, he felt lighter.Zh: 晚上，他如约出现在莲的毕业典礼上。En: That evening, he kept his promise and attended Lian's graduation ceremony.Zh: 看着妹妹自豪地走上领奖台，魏的心里暖洋洋的。En: Watching his sister proudly walk across the stage, Wei's heart felt warm.Zh: 那天晚上，魏做了一个决定。En: That night, Wei made a decision.Zh: 他不仅把项目按时完成了，还意识到家庭的重要性。En: Not only did he complete the project on time, but he also realized the importance of family.Zh: 他决定在以后的工作中，更好地规划时间，为家人留出空间。En: He decided to better manage his time in his future work to make room for his family.Zh: 魏在走出典礼礼堂时，感觉到一种从未有过的轻松，En: As Wei walked out of the ceremony hall, he felt a lightness he had never experienced before.Zh: 他微笑着告诉自己，这是值得的。En: Smiling to himself, he knew it was worth it.Zh: 从此以后，工作和家庭，他都会用心对待。En: From then on, he resolved to be mindful of both work and family. Vocabulary Words:diligent: 勤奋的graphic designer: 平面设计师revision: 修改concerns: 操心eldest: 长子responsible: 责任adjusting: 调整unease: 不安consume: 占据tidy: 整理heartfelt: 满怀歉意firm: 坚定overtime: 加班deadline: 截止日期promise: 如约pack: 收起lightness: 轻松hall: 礼堂manage: 规划resolve: 决定mindful: 用心ceremony: 典礼forget: 忘了display: 屏幕上是decision: 决定breeze: 晚风proudly: 自豪地realize: 意识到importance: 重要性
Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Sigrid's Artful Heart: A Day at the Museum Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-05-24-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Sigrid og Magnus gikk gjennom de store dører til kunstmuseet.En: Sigrid and Magnus walked through the large doors of the art museum.No: Bygningen var vidunderlig med sine høye tak og store vinduer.En: The building was marvelous with its high ceilings and large windows.No: Sigrid elsket kunst, og Magnus, selv om han ikke delte samme lidenskap, ville gjerne tilbringe dagen med henne.En: Sigrid loved art, and Magnus, even though he didn't share the same passion, wanted to spend the day with her.No: Etter å ha sett på de vakre utstillingene, beveget de seg mot gavebutikken.En: After looking at the beautiful exhibitions, they moved toward the gift shop.No: Våren var her, og med det kom turistene.En: Spring was here, and with it came the tourists.No: Butikken var full av folk som ruslet gjennom de lyst belyste hyllene.En: The store was full of people browsing through the brightly lit shelves.No: Det var bøker, trykk og små kunstverk overalt.En: There were books, prints, and small artworks everywhere.No: "Noe spesielt du leter etter, Sigrid?En: "Something special you're looking for, Sigrid?"No: " spurte Magnus mens de kikket rundt.En: asked Magnus as they looked around.No: "Ja," svarte Sigrid.En: "Yes," replied Sigrid.No: "Jeg vil ha noe som virkelig minner meg om denne dagen.En: "I want something that truly reminds me of this day.No: Noe unikt.En: Something unique."No: "Men hyllene begynte å tømme seg raskt.En: But the shelves began to empty quickly.No: Folk plukket ivrig de mest populære gjenstandene.En: People eagerly picked the most popular items.No: Tiden var knapp, og butikken skulle snart stenge.En: Time was running short, and the shop would soon close.No: Sigrid visste at hun måtte handle raskt.En: Sigrid knew she had to act quickly.No: Hun bestemte seg for å utforske et lite, stille hjørne av butikken.En: She decided to explore a small, quiet corner of the store.No: Kanskje hun ville finne noe spesielt der.En: Maybe she would find something special there.No: Da hun nøye så seg rundt, oppdaget hun et lite kunstverk.En: As she looked around carefully, she discovered a small artwork.No: Det var en fargerik liten keramisk skulptur, vakker og unik.En: It was a colorful little ceramic sculpture, beautiful and unique.No: Den fanget essensen av dagen hennes perfekt.En: It captured the essence of her day perfectly.No: Men, i det samme, la hun merke til en liten gutt som stirret på skulpturen med store øyne.En: But, at the same moment, she noticed a young boy staring at the sculpture with wide eyes.No: Guttens blikk var fylt med undring.En: The boy's gaze was filled with wonder.No: Sigrid følte et stikk av samvittighet.En: Sigrid felt a pang of conscience.No: Hun ville virkelig ha den, men guttens lengsel var tydelig.En: She truly wanted it, but the boy's longing was obvious.No: Dilemmaet rørte henne dypt.En: The dilemma touched her deeply.No: "Hei," sa hun vennlig til gutten.En: "Hi," she said kindly to the boy.No: "Liker du denne?En: "Do you like this?"No: "Gutten nikket ivrig, men så sjenert bort.En: The boy nodded eagerly but then looked away shyly.No: Sigrid tenkte seg om.En: Sigrid thought for a moment.No: Hun smilte til gutten igjen.En: She smiled at the boy again.No: "Vet du hva?En: "You know what?"No: " sa hun.En: she said.No: "Du kan ha den.En: "You can have it."No: "Det ungen lyste opp, takket Sigrid hjertelig og sprang av gårde til foreldrene sine.En: The little boy lit up, thanked Sigrid heartily, and ran off to his parents.No: Sigrid så etter ham, og en varm følelse spredte seg i hjertet hennes.En: Sigrid watched him, and a warm feeling spread in her heart.No: Magnus kom bort og spurte hva som hadde skjedd.En: Magnus came over and asked what had happened.No: Sigrid forklarte beslutningen sin, og Magnus nikket med et forstående smil.En: Sigrid explained her decision, and Magnus nodded with an understanding smile.No: Til slutt valgte Sigrid en liten plakat av en av hennes favorittmalerier på utstillingen.En: In the end, Sigrid chose a small poster of one of her favorite paintings from the exhibition.No: Det var kanskje ikke like unikt, men det bar fortsatt minner om dagen.En: It might not have been as unique, but it still carried memories of the day.No: Da de forlot museet, følte Sigrid seg mer enn fornøyd.En: As they left the museum, Sigrid felt more than satisfied.No: Hun hadde ikke bare oppdaget kunst, men også en ny innsikt: å dele gleder og minner kunne være langt mer verdifullt enn å eie ting.En: She had not only discovered art but also a new insight: sharing joys and memories could be far more valuable than owning things. Vocabulary Words:marvelous: vidunderligexhibitions: utstillingerbrowsing: ruslet gjennomshelves: hyllerprints: trykkceramic: keramisksculpture: skulpturgaze: blikkwonder: undringconscience: samvittighetdilemma: dilemmapangs: stikkeagerly: ivrigreminds: minnerunique: unikbarren: tømmequiet: stillecapture: fangetessence: essensenshyly: sjenert bortlit up: lyste oppheartily: hjerteligunderstanding: forståendeposter: plakatpaintings: malerierinsight: innsiktsharing: delevaluable: verdifullpassion: lidenskaplonging: lengsel
Fluent Fiction - Catalan: A Risk Worth Taking: Rekindling Friendship in Barri Gòtic Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-05-20-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: A la primavera, els carrers del Barri Gòtic de Barcelona es transformen.En: In spring, the streets of the Barri Gòtic of Barcelona are transformed.Ca: Les violetes floreixen als testos que pengen dels balcons de ferro forjat, i un sol amable banya les petites tendes del carrer.En: Violets bloom in the flower pots hanging from the wrought iron balconies, and a gentle sun bathes the small shops along the street.Ca: Oriol camina lentament, amb els ulls atents al seu voltant, buscant un regal especial per a la Laura.En: Oriol walks slowly, his eyes attentively observing his surroundings, searching for a special gift for Laura.Ca: Laura, l'amiga d'infantesa, amb qui havia compartit moltes aventures, celebrava el seu aniversari aviat.En: Laura, his childhood friend with whom he had shared many adventures, was soon celebrating her birthday.Ca: Oriol volia trobar un llibre estrany, una edició rara, una història que recordés aquelles tardes en què devoraven pàgines junts.En: Oriol wanted to find a rare book, a unique edition, a story that would remind them of those afternoons when they devoured pages together.Ca: Però ara, els temps havien canviat, i el seu pressupost era ajustat.En: But now, times had changed, and his budget was tight.Ca: Entrar en les petites llibreries del barri era per a Oriol com un viatge d'exploració.En: Entering the small bookstores of the neighborhood was like an exploration journey for Oriol.Ca: Cada racó amagava un tresor possible.En: Every corner hid a possible treasure.Ca: Avui, havia decidit que cap compromís l'aturaria.En: Today, he had decided that no commitment would stop him.Ca: La importància de la missió era clara: reconnectar amb Laura, que semblava allunyar-se cada cop més.En: The importance of the mission was clear: reconnect with Laura, who seemed to be drifting further away.Ca: Va entrar en un cafè acollidor i peculiar, un lloc amb sostre baix i prestatges plens de llibres polsosos.En: He entered a cozy and peculiar café, a place with a low ceiling and shelves full of dusty books.Ca: L'aire estava ple de l'aroma del cafè recent fet i l'encant de pàgines envellides.En: The air was filled with the aroma of freshly made coffee and the charm of aged pages.Ca: Mentre gaudia d'un cafè mentre remenava els llibres, va descobrir, en una cantonada, un exemplar signat de la història que Laura adorava de petita.En: While enjoying a coffee and browsing the books, he discovered, in a corner, a signed copy of the story that Laura adored as a child.Ca: Era un moment màgic, però el preu superava les expectatives de la seva cartera.En: It was a magical moment, but the price exceeded his wallet's expectations.Ca: Oriol va haver de prendre una decisió important: gastar més del que tenia previst per aquest llibre.En: Oriol had to make an important decision: spend more than he had planned on this book.Ca: Sabia que aquesta oportunitat no es repetiria.En: He knew that this opportunity would not repeat itself.Ca: Amb el cor accelerat i les mans tremoloses, va decidir arriscar-se.En: With a racing heart and trembling hands, he decided to take the risk.Ca: Aquell petit sacrifici podria ser la clau per recuperar la connexió perduda amb Laura.En: That small sacrifice could be the key to reviving the lost connection with Laura.Ca: Quan Oriol va regalar el llibre a Laura en una petita trobada al mateix cafè, va veure com els ulls d'ella s'il·luminaven amb una alegria genuïna.En: When Oriol gifted the book to Laura at a small gathering at the same café, he saw her eyes light up with genuine joy.Ca: L'havien maleït, amb una abraçada càlida i un agraïment sincer.En: She blessed him with a warm hug and a sincere gratitude.Ca: En aquell instant, Oriol va comprendre que valia la pena lluitar per les relacions que importaven.En: In that instant, Oriol understood that it was worth fighting for the relationships that mattered.Ca: L'olor de cafè i de llibres es va barrejar amb la satisfacció d'haver arriscat per amor a una amistat.En: The smell of coffee and books blended with the satisfaction of having risked for the love of a friendship.Ca: Oriol va aprendre que, a vegades, cal donar un pas valent perquè les coses bones passin.En: Oriol learned that sometimes, one must take a brave step for good things to happen.Ca: El seu gest no només va recuperar un vincle, sinó que també li va recordar la bellesa de les petites accions significatives.En: His gesture not only restored a bond but also reminded him of the beauty of small, meaningful actions. Vocabulary Words:the violets: les violetesthe flower pots: els testosthe wrought iron: el ferro forjatthe childhood: la infantesathe adventures: les aventuresthe rare book: el llibre estranythe unique edition: l'edició rarathe afternoons: les tardesthe budget: el pressupostthe exploration journey: el viatge d'exploracióthe commitment: el compromísthe mission: la missióthe connection: la connexióthe ceiling: el sostrethe corner: la cantonadathe charm: l'encantthe dusty books: els llibres polsososthe aroma: l'aromathe wallet: la carterathe risk: el riscthe genuine joy: l'alegria genuïnathe gratitude: l'agraïmentthe bond: el vinclethe relationship: les relacionsthe brave step: el pas valentthe sacrifice: el sacrificithe gathering: la trobadathe satisfaction: la satisfaccióthe meaningful actions: les accions significativesthe beauty: la bellesa
Fluent Fiction - Italian: Rekindling Wisdom: A Journey Back to Friendship in Rome Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-05-20-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Il sole primaverile illuminava le strade strette di Trastevere, mentre Lorenzo camminava verso il piccolo caffè all'angolo.En: The spring sun illuminated the narrow streets of Trastevere, as Lorenzo walked towards the small café on the corner.It: Era un giorno perfetto, con una leggera brezza che portava il profumo dei fiori appena sbocciati.En: It was a perfect day, with a light breeze carrying the scent of freshly blossomed flowers.It: Lorenzo, un insegnante dedicato, era tornato a Roma dopo molti anni.En: Lorenzo, a dedicated teacher, had returned to Rome after many years.It: Le strade familiari e i vicoli pittoreschi lo accoglievano con una dolce nostalgia.En: The familiar streets and picturesque alleys welcomed him with a sweet nostalgia.It: Il caffè era accogliente, con tavoli di legno circondati da vasi di fiori colorati.En: The café was cozy, with wooden tables surrounded by colorful flower pots.It: Attraverso le finestre, i raggi del sole dipingevano l'ambiente di un caldo bagliore dorato.En: Through the windows, the sun's rays painted the environment with a warm, golden glow.It: Lorenzo incontrò lo sguardo di una barista sorridente e ordinò un cappuccino, lasciando che l'aroma confortante del caffè gli riempisse i sensi.En: Lorenzo met the gaze of a smiling barista and ordered a cappuccino, allowing the comforting aroma of the coffee to fill his senses.It: Si sedette, aspettando con un misto di ansia ed emozione.En: He sat down, waiting with a mix of anxiety and excitement.It: Alessandra arrivò per prima, radiosa come sempre, con un sorriso che non lasciava spazio all'incertezza.En: Alessandra arrived first, radiant as always, with a smile that left no room for uncertainty.It: Poco dopo, Matteo fece il suo ingresso, portando con sé una risata che contagiava tutto il locale.En: Shortly after, Matteo made his entrance, bringing with him a laughter that infected the entire place.It: "Lorenzo!" salutò Matteo, abbracciando l'amico.En: "Lorenzo!" greeted Matteo, embracing his friend.It: Mentre il trio assaporava cappuccini e pasticcini, Lorenzo faticava a scrollarsi di dosso un senso di isolamento.En: As the trio savored cappuccinos and pastries, Lorenzo struggled to shake off a sense of isolation.It: Aveva paura che, nei suoi anni di assenza, i legami si fossero spezzati.En: He feared that, in his years of absence, the bonds had broken.It: Finalmente, decise di parlare.En: Finally, he decided to speak.It: "Mi siete mancati molto," confessò.En: "I missed you a lot," he confessed.It: "A volte mi sento come se avessi perso il contatto."En: "Sometimes I feel like I've lost touch."It: Gli amici fecero una pausa, la musica di sottofondo del caffè riempiva il momento di riflessione.En: The friends paused, the café's background music filling the moment of reflection.It: Alessandra posò la mano sulla sua spalla.En: Alessandra placed her hand on his shoulder.It: "Anche tu ci sei mancato.En: "We missed you too.It: Le nostre vite sono cambiate, è vero, ma l'amicizia rimane."En: Our lives have changed, it's true, but the friendship remains."It: Matteo annuì.En: Matteo nodded.It: "Non devi preoccuparti, Lorenzo.En: "You don't need to worry, Lorenzo.It: Possiamo essere lontani, ma la nostra connessione non si rompe così facilmente."En: We can be far away, but our connection doesn't break that easily."It: La tensione si sciolse tra di loro, sostituita da risate e ricordi condivisi.En: The tension dissolved between them, replaced by laughter and shared memories.It: Il caffè riempì di calore umano mentre raccontavano storie del passato, ridevano e si promettevano di non permettere mai che il tempo o la distanza li separasse di nuovo.En: The café filled with human warmth as they recounted stories of the past, laughed, and promised never to let time or distance separate them again.It: Alla fine, mentre i raggi del sole calavano, Lorenzo si rese conto di qualcosa d'importante.En: In the end, as the sun's rays faded, Lorenzo realized something important.It: Gli amici veri non si perdono mai veramente.En: True friends are never really lost.It: Anche se il tempo cambia tutto intorno a noi, i legami autentici rimangono intatti, saldi e preziosi.En: Even if time changes everything around us, authentic bonds remain intact, strong, and precious.It: E così, con il cuore leggero, Lorenzo si alzò dal tavolo, sapendo che il suo senso di appartenenza era sempre con lui, ovunque andasse.En: And so, with a light heart, Lorenzo stood up from the table, knowing that his sense of belonging was always with him, wherever he went. Vocabulary Words:the spring sun: il sole primaverilethe breeze: la brezzathe scent: il profumoblossomed: sbocciatidedicated: dedicatothe alleys: i vicolipicturesque: pittoreschithe nostalgia: la nostalgiacozy: accoglientethe flower pots: i vasi di fiorithe rays: i raggithe gaze: lo sguardothe barista: la baristathe aroma: l'aromathe senses: i sensianxiety: ansiaradiant: radiosauncertainty: incertezzathe isolation: l'isolamentoto break: spezzarsibackground: di sottofondoto pause: fare una pausareflection: riflessionebonds: legamiintact: intattiauthentic: autenticito fade: calareprecious: preziosito recount: raccontareto promise: promettersi
Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: The Melodic Whispers: A Spring Tale of Community Harmony Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-05-18-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 春天的晚上，李薇打开窗户，温暖的微风轻轻抚过面颊。En: On a spring evening, Li Wei opened the window, and a warm breeze gently brushed her cheek.Zh: 天空被淡淡的夕阳染成粉红，空气中飘来淡淡的花香。En: The sky was tinted pink by the soft sunset, and a faint floral scent wafted through the air.Zh: 然而，李薇注意到了比花香更奇妙的事物——一种神秘的旋律。En: However, Li Wei noticed something more wondrous than the floral scent—a mysterious melody.Zh: 它像低语般柔和，又如梦一般不真实，每日黄昏时分，都会萦绕在整个社区。En: It was as soft as a whisper and unreal as a dream, lingering throughout the community every evening at dusk.Zh: 李薇是一个充满好奇心的年轻女子，刚刚搬到这个宁静的小区。En: Li Wei was a curious young woman who had just moved to this tranquil neighborhood.Zh: 她对这不寻常的音乐痴迷，急于知道它的来源。En: She was fascinated by this unusual music and eager to discover its origin.Zh: 然而，正如她开始打听，却发现周围的邻居对这个旋律知之甚少。En: However, as she began to inquire, she found that the neighbors knew very little about the melody.Zh: 更奇怪的是，这旋律似乎每晚都从不同的方向传来。En: Strangely, the melody seemed to emanate from different directions each night.Zh: 有一天，李薇决定去拜访隔壁的邻居贾奶奶。En: One day, Li Wei decided to visit her neighbor, Grandma Jia, next door.Zh: 贾奶奶在此住了多年，熟知附近的一草一木。En: Grandma Jia had lived there for many years and was familiar with every nook and cranny nearby.Zh: “贾奶奶，您知道那晚上的音乐是从哪里来的吗？”李薇问道。En: "Grandma Jia, do you know where that evening music comes from?" Li Wei asked.Zh: 贾奶奶笑了笑，似乎对李薇的好奇心并不感到惊讶，En: Grandma Jia smiled, seemingly unsurprised by Li Wei's curiosity.Zh: “音乐吗？是啊，最近是有听到呢。En: "Music, hmm? Yes, I have heard it recently.Zh: 不过，我也不太清楚，只知道从来没听说的声音。”En: However, I'm not really sure about it, just a sound I've never heard before."Zh: 贾奶奶的回答并没有对李薇有所帮助，但她并不打算放弃。En: Grandma Jia's answer didn't provide Li Wei with much help, but she wasn't ready to give up.Zh: 她决定每晚顺着旋律走得更远，也许可以发现什么新线索。En: She decided to follow the melody farther each night, hoping to discover new clues.Zh: 几晚后，李薇漫步到小区边缘，发现了一座不起眼的小房子，窗户透出微弱的光。En: A few nights later, Li Wei wandered to the edge of the community and found an inconspicuous little house, with faint light streaming from the windows.Zh: 音乐似乎就是从这里传出的。En: The music seemed to be coming from there.Zh: 她屏住呼吸，鼓起勇气敲了敲门。En: Holding her breath, she gathered courage and knocked on the door.Zh: 门打开了，站在她面前的是一个腼腆的年轻人——明。En: The door opened, and standing before her was a shy young man—Ming.Zh: “是你在演奏这些美妙的音乐吗？”李薇问。En: "Is it you playing this wonderful music?" Li Wei asked.Zh: 明点了点头，带着一丝羞涩解释道，“这是为了纪念我的奶奶，她曾经最喜欢这个旋律。”En: Ming nodded, explaining with a hint of shyness, "It's in memory of my grandma; she used to love this melody."Zh: 了解真相后，李薇被深深打动。En: Learning the truth, Li Wei was deeply moved.Zh: 她将这个故事与其他邻居分享，很快，许多人开始在薄暮时分来到明的小屋，聆听音乐，享受温馨的时光。En: She shared the story with other neighbors, and soon many people began coming to Ming's small house at twilight, listening to the music and enjoying warm times together.Zh: 这个旋律不再是一个谜，而成为了社区的美好桥梁。En: The melody was no longer a mystery but became a beautiful bridge within the community.Zh: 李薇不仅找到了旋律的来源，也找到了她在这里的归属感。En: Not only did Li Wei find the source of the melody, but she also found her sense of belonging here.Zh: 她意识到，未曾想过的奥秘，能把人心连接在一起，让社区充满新的温暖与活力。En: She realized that unexpected mysteries can connect hearts and fill a community with new warmth and vitality.Zh: 就这样，在那棵盛开的樱花树下，李薇和她的新邻居们分享着晚风与音乐，共度一个个悠然的春夜。En: Thus, beneath the blooming cherry blossom tree, Li Wei and her new neighbors shared the evening breeze and music, spending leisurely spring nights together. Vocabulary Words:breeze: 微风gently: 轻轻cheek: 面颊tinted: 染成wafted: 飘来wondrous: 奇妙mysterious: 神秘melody: 旋律whisper: 低语linger: 萦绕tranquil: 宁静fascinated: 痴迷inquire: 打听emanate: 传来inconspicuous: 不起眼shy: 腼腆courage: 勇气knocked: 敲mourning: 纪念vitality: 活力unexpected: 未曾想过curious: 好奇心unreal: 不真实familiar: 熟知clues: 线索belonging: 归属感newcomer: 新人floral: 花香community: 社区unusual: 不寻常
Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Finding Family: A Spring of Hope and Solidarity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-05-01-22-34-01-no Story Transcript:No: Våren hadde nettopp begynt å strekke sine grønne fingre rundt det gamle barnehjemmet.En: Spring had just begun to stretch its green fingers around the old orphanage.No: Blomster spirte opp rundt de krakkelerte stiene, og fuglene sang fra de svaiende trærne.En: Flowers sprouted along the cracked paths, and birds sang from the swaying trees.No: Inne på barnehjemmet, blant den kjente duften av gammelt treverk og nyvasket gulv, løp barna gatelangs med latter som fylte rommene.En: Inside the orphanage, amidst the familiar scent of old wood and freshly cleaned floors, the children ran with laughter that filled the rooms.No: Blant dem var Sigrid.En: Among them was Sigrid.No: Hun var alltid litt på avstand fra de andre, men hun hadde et glimt i øyet som kunne lysne en regntung dag.En: She was always a bit distant from the others, but she had a sparkle in her eye that could brighten a rainy day.No: Lars, barnehjemmets lojale omdsorgsperson, hadde hentet Sigrid fra legen for ikke så lenge siden.En: Lars, the loyal caretaker of the orphanage, had picked Sigrid up from the doctor not long ago.No: Legen hadde gitt dem en alvorlig nyhet.En: The doctor had given them serious news.No: Sigrid hadde en kronisk sykdom.En: Sigrid had a chronic illness.No: Det var en stund hvor Lars følte sin egen sorg stige frem, minner om en ensom barndom han hadde overvunnet gjennom å hjelpe andre.En: There was a time when Lars felt his own sorrow rise, memories of a lonely childhood he had overcome by helping others.No: Han ønsket så inderlig å gi Sigrid noe annet, noe bedre.En: He so dearly wanted to give Sigrid something different, something better.No: Hver vår arrangerte barnehjemmet en stor feiring for Arbeidernes Dag.En: Every spring, the orphanage organized a big celebration for Labor Day.No: Det var en dag med lek og oppmuntring, og Lars visste at denne dagen kunne være noe helt spesielt for Sigrid.En: It was a day of play and encouragement, and Lars knew this day could be something truly special for Sigrid.No: Han begynte planleggingen med entusiasme, bestemte seg for at årets tema skulle være solidaritet og felleskap.En: He began planning with enthusiasm, deciding that this year's theme would be solidarity and community.No: Han ønsket å vise barna, spesielt Sigrid, styrken i å stå sammen.En: He wanted to show the children, especially Sigrid, the strength in standing together.No: Morgenen den 1. mai var barnehjemmet fylt med en spenning i luften.En: The morning of May 1st, the orphanage was filled with an air of excitement.No: Barna hadde malt bannere og pyntet med masse fargerike bånd.En: The children had painted banners and decorated with many colorful ribbons.No: Det skulle være leker, musikk og en stor piknik på plenen.En: There would be games, music, and a big picnic on the lawn.No: Lars så Sigrid, sjenert men smilende, kaste glans over de glødende ansiktene rundt seg.En: Lars saw Sigrid, shy but smiling, shining among the radiant faces around her.No: Han kjempet mot sin frykt for å knytte seg for dypt, men et forsiktig håp spirte som de vårblomstene som omringet dem.En: He struggled against his fear of getting too attached, but a cautious hope sprouted like the spring flowers surrounding them.No: Midt i feiringen, mens latteren rullet gjennom luften, skjedde det som Lars hadde fryktet.En: In the midst of the celebration, as laughter rolled through the air, what Lars had feared happened.No: Han så Sigrid vakle, og hun falt.En: He saw Sigrid stumble, and she fell.No: Øyeblikket frøs, men bare for å smelte bort til lyden av barn som ropte, hender som rakte ut, varme murer av støtte som omfavnet henne.En: The moment froze, only to melt away to the sound of children calling out, hands reaching out, warm walls of support embracing her.No: Hele barnehjemmet samlet seg rundt, en levende mur av omsorg og solidaritet.En: The entire orphanage gathered around, a living wall of care and solidarity.No: Da ambulansen kom, og solen fortsatt skinte, var det klart for alle hva som betydde mest.En: By the time the ambulance arrived, with the sun still shining, it was clear to everyone what mattered most.No: Feiringen ble en påminnelse om at felleskap ikke er noe man tar lett på, det er hjertet av familien de hadde skapt der, i hverandres selskap.En: The celebration became a reminder that community is not something to be taken lightly; it is the heart of the family they had created there, in each other's company.No: Da kvelden falt, ble Lars stående ved vinduet sitt, betraktet stjernene over barnehjemmet.En: As evening fell, Lars stood by his window, gazing at the stars above the orphanage.No: Den dagen hadde forandret noe i ham.En: That day had changed something in him.No: Han hadde sett sann familie i handling, ikke i blod, men i de som står ved din side uansett hva.En: He had seen true family in action, not in blood, but in those who stand by your side no matter what.No: Det var livets virkelige arv til ham og Sigrid.En: It was life's true legacy for him and Sigrid.No: Han visste nå at selv om fortiden hans hadde vært ensom, ville fremtiden ikke være det.En: He now knew that even though his past had been lonely, the future would not be.No: Barnehjemmet var hjemmet hans, og de var hans familie.En: The orphanage was his home, and they were his family.No: Lars lukket øynene og smilte.En: Lars closed his eyes and smiled.No: Han kunne endelig gi slipp på frykten og omfavne kjærligheten rundt ham.En: He could finally let go of the fear and embrace the love around him.No: I denne lille hjørnet av verden, glitret håpet like klart som en vår morgen.En: In this little corner of the world, hope sparkled as brightly as a spring morning. Vocabulary Words:orphanage: barnehjemswaying: svaiendecaretaker: omdsorgspersonchronic: kronisksolidarity: solidaritetcommunity: felleskapenthusiasm: entusiasmedecorate: pyntespout: spirtefingers: fingrecracked: krakkelertelegacy: arvembrace: omfavneencouragement: oppmuntringstumble: vakleglimpse: glimtloyal: lojaldistant: avstandpicnic: piknikattached: knytte segreckless: uansvarligmemories: minnergazing: betraktesparkle: glitrefragrance: duftfrozen: frossetsupport: støtteattached: knytte segreminder: påminnelsefear: frykt
Fluent Fiction - Japanese: A Colorful Start: Sakura and Hiroki's Inspiring New Chapter Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-05-01-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 春の風がやさしく窓から吹き込む孤児院は、子供たちの笑い声であふれていました。En: The orphanage, where the gentle spring breeze softly blew in through the window, was filled with the children's laughter.Ja: 色とりどりの絵が壁に貼られ、外には子供の日を祝うカラフルなこいのぼりがはためいています。En: Colorful pictures were pasted on the walls, and outside, colorful koinobori were fluttering in the wind to celebrate Children's Day.Ja: サクラはこの孤児院でボランティアをしています。En: Sakura volunteers at this orphanage.Ja: 彼女は子供たちに何かを与えたいと思っていますが、自分にはそれができないのではないかと不安に思っていました。En: She wanted to give something to the children but was worried that she might not be able to.Ja: ある日、孤児院にヒロキというイラストレーターが訪れました。En: One day, an illustrator named Hiroki visited the orphanage.Ja: 彼は子供たちが大好きで、自分の著書の売り上げの一部を寄付し、絵のワークショップを開くことを決めたのです。En: He loved children and decided to donate a portion of his book sales and hold a drawing workshop.Ja: サクラはヒロキに会うと、彼の優しさとカリスマ性に魅了されました。En: When Sakura met Hiroki, she was captivated by his kindness and charisma.Ja: しかし、彼女は自分が役に立てるかどうか不安で、なかなか手を差し伸べられませんでした。En: However, her insecurities about whether she could be helpful made her hesitant to reach out.Ja: ヒロキも実は心の中に秘めた夢がありました。En: Hiroki also had a secret dream in his heart.Ja: 彼は子供たちのためのアートスタジオを開きたいと思っていましたが、まだ誰にも話していませんでした。En: He wanted to open an art studio for children, but he hadn't shared this with anyone yet.Ja: 今、彼はサクラと出会い、この夢を共有するかどうか迷っていました。En: Now, after meeting Sakura, he was contemplating whether to share this dream with her.Ja: ワークショップが始まりました。En: The workshop began.Ja: ヒロキは子供たちに絵の描き方を優しく教えています。En: Hiroki gently taught the children how to draw.Ja: サクラは少し離れて彼を見ていましたが、自分がこの場で何をすればいいのか考えていました。En: Sakura watched from a distance, wondering what she could do in this place.Ja: その瞬間、小さな女の子、ミサキが紙を持ってサクラの側に来ました。En: At that moment, a little girl named Misaki came over to Sakura with a piece of paper.Ja: 「サクラさん、これどうやったらきれいに塗れるの？」ミサキの素直な質問にサクラは微笑みました。En: "How can I color this nicely, Sakura-san?" Misaki's candid question made Sakura smile.Ja: 彼女はミサキに寄り添い、一緒に色を選び、塗り方を教え始めました。En: She sat next to Misaki, began choosing colors together, and taught her how to color.Ja: そのうち、ミサキの絵が少しずつ形になり、それを見ていた他の子供たちも集まってきました。En: Gradually, Misaki's drawing began to take shape, and other children who were watching gathered around.Ja: 「サクラさん、すごい！」彼らの声に、サクラの心は喜びでいっぱいになりました。En: "Wow, Sakura-san, that's amazing!" Their voices filled Sakura's heart with joy.Ja: その時、ヒロキもサクラを見て微笑んでいました。En: At that moment, Hiroki also smiled at Sakura.Ja: 彼はサクラの元に来て、小声で言いました。「僕には夢があります。En: He came over to her and whispered, "I have a dream.Ja: 子供たちのためのアートスタジオを開きたいのです。En: I want to open an art studio for the children.Ja: 一緒に手伝ってくれませんか？」En: Will you help me?"Ja: サクラは驚きましたが、心の中で何かがぱっと開くのを感じました。En: Sakura was surprised, but she felt something open up in her heart.Ja: 「私で良ければ、喜んでお手伝いします」と彼女は答えました。En: "If I'm good enough, I'd be delighted to help," she replied.Ja: その後、サクラとヒロキはともに力を合わせ、夢のスタジオを開く計画を立て始めました。En: Thereafter, Sakura and Hiroki joined forces and began planning to open the dream studio.Ja: サクラは自分に自信を持ち始め、ヒロキは彼の夢が現実になることを実感しました。En: Sakura started to gain confidence in herself, and Hiroki realized that his dream was becoming a reality.Ja: 孤児院の笑い声はこれからも続き、春の空の下で新たな夢が生まれていきました。En: The laughter in the orphanage continued, and under the spring sky, new dreams were born.Ja: サクラとヒロキは、一緒に未来を描いていくパートナーとなったのです。En: Sakura and Hiroki became partners in painting the future together. Vocabulary Words:orphanage: 孤児院spring: 春breeze: 風fluttering: はためいてvolunteers: ボランティアillustrator: イラストレーターworkshop: ワークショップcaptivated: 魅了されましたcharisma: カリスマ性insecurities: 不安contemplating: 考えていましたhesitant: ためらうcandid: 素直なshape: 形gathered: 集まってきましたpartners: パートナーdelighted: 喜んでconfidence: 自信reality: 現実dream: 夢filled: あふれていましたportion: 一部sales: 売り上げdistance: 少し離れてmoment: 瞬間smiled: 微笑みましたcolorful: 色とりどりのdecided: 決めたshared: 共有するplanning: 計画を立て始めました
Fluent Fiction - French: Finding Connection in Montmartre's Spring Glow Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-05-01-22-34-01-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Montmartre scintille sous le doux soleil du printemps.En: Montmartre sparkles under the gentle spring sun.Fr: Les rues pavées résonnent des pas des visiteurs, et l'air est empli du parfum sucré des crêpes.En: The cobblestone streets echo with the steps of visitors, and the air is filled with the sweet scent of crêpes.Fr: C'est le 1er mai, la Fête du Travail.En: It's the 1st of May, la Fête du Travail.Fr: Lucien et Isabelle, deux jeunes frères et sœurs, marchent main dans la main.En: Lucien and Isabelle, a young brother and sister, walk hand in hand.Fr: Ils vivent désormais avec leur grand-mère, dans ce quartier animé de Paris.En: They now live with their grandmother in this lively neighborhood of Paris.Fr: Le décès récent de leurs parents a laissé un vide, mais aujourd'hui, Lucien a un plan.En: The recent passing of their parents has left a void, but today, Lucien has a plan.Fr: "Viens, allons voir les artistes," dit Lucien en souriant à Isabelle.En: "Come, let's go see the artists," says Lucien, smiling at Isabelle.Fr: Elle le regarde avec espoir dans les yeux.En: She looks at him with hope in her eyes.Fr: Lucien veut lui offrir une journée spéciale, loin de la tristesse.En: Lucien wants to give her a special day, far from sadness.Fr: Ils se dirigent vers la Place du Tertre, où des artistes peignent sous les regards des passants.En: They head towards the Place du Tertre, where artists paint under the gaze of passersby.Fr: Isabelle s'arrête devant un peintre qui capture les couleurs colorées des jardins.En: Isabelle stops in front of a painter capturing the colorful hues of the gardens.Fr: Ses yeux brillent de curiosité.En: Her eyes shine with curiosity.Fr: "J'adore ça, Lucien !"En: "I love it, Lucien!"Fr: s'exclame-t-elle.En: she exclaims.Fr: Lucien ressent un petit soulagement.En: Lucien feels a little relief.Fr: Il veut que sa sœur soit heureuse.En: He wants his sister to be happy.Fr: Mais ce répit est bref.En: But this respite is brief.Fr: La foule est dense, et Lucien perd de vue Isabelle parmi les spectateurs.En: The crowd is dense, and Lucien loses sight of Isabelle among the spectators.Fr: Son cœur bat vite.En: His heart races.Fr: Isabelle, aussi, cherche désespérément son frère.En: Isabelle, too, desperately searches for her brother.Fr: Finalement, ils se retrouvent.En: Finally, they find each other.Fr: "Je suis désolé, Isabelle," murmure Lucien.En: "I'm sorry, Isabelle," murmurs Lucien.Fr: "J'ai eu peur, vraiment peur."En: "I was scared, really scared."Fr: "Moi aussi, mais je savais que tu me retrouverais," chuchote Isabelle en serrant la main de son frère.En: "Me too, but I knew you would find me," whispers Isabelle, squeezing her brother's hand.Fr: Ils s'assoient sur un banc, à l'abri du bruit.En: They sit on a bench, sheltered from the noise.Fr: "Tu sais, nous devons parler de tout ça," dit Lucien, la voix pleine d'émotion.En: "You know, we have to talk about all this," says Lucien, his voice full of emotion.Fr: Isabelle comprend que son frère porte un poids lourd depuis le départ de leurs parents.En: Isabelle understands that her brother carries a heavy burden since their parents' departure.Fr: "Je sais, Lucien.En: "I know, Lucien.Fr: Nous pouvons nous entraider," répond Isabelle, touchant la main de Lucien.En: We can help each other," replies Isabelle, touching Lucien's hand.Fr: Ils passent le reste de la journée à profiter du spectacle, se délectant des petites joies – un jongleur ici, un musicien là.En: They spend the rest of the day enjoying the spectacle, delighting in the small joys – a juggler here, a musician there.Fr: À la fin de la journée, ils rentrent chez leur grand-mère, le cœur plus léger.En: At the end of the day, they return to their grandmother's house, their hearts lighter.Fr: La nuit tombe sur Montmartre, et les lumières des cafés scintillent doucement.En: Night falls over Montmartre, and the lights of the cafés shimmer gently.Fr: Pour la première fois depuis longtemps, Lucien et Isabelle se sentent connectés et prêts à affronter l'avenir, ensemble, main dans la main, réconfortés par la douce certitude qu'ils se tiennent l'un l'autre.En: For the first time in a long while, Lucien and Isabelle feel connected and ready to face the future together, hand in hand, comforted by the sweet certainty that they have each other.Fr: La journée a été pleine de découvertes et de réconciliation.En: The day was full of discoveries and reconciliation.Fr: Dans la chaleur du foyer de leur grand-mère, l'amour et la solidarité les guident.En: In the warmth of their grandmother's home, love and solidarity guide them.Fr: Le bruit des festivités s'éloigne, mais la leçon de ce jour reste gravée dans leurs cœurs – même après la tempête, le printemps revient toujours.En: The sound of festivities fades away, but the lesson of this day remains etched in their hearts – even after the storm, spring always returns. Vocabulary Words:the cobblestone: la rue pavéethe scent: le parfumthe painter: le peintrethe hues: les couleursthe gaze: le regardthe respite: le répitdense: densethe crowd: la foulethe burden: le poidsdesperately: désespérémentsheltered: à l'abrifull of emotion: plein d'émotionto guide: guiderto reconcile: réconcilierthe storm: la tempêtethe curiosity: la curiositéconnected: connectéto delight: se délecterto capture: capturerthe spectacle: le spectaclethe visitor: le visiteurthe departure: le départthe certainty: la certitudeto whisper: chuchoterthe bench: le bancthe noise: le bruitthe joy: la joiethe sibling: le frère ou la sœurthe discovery: la découvertethe sweetness: la douceur
Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Blooming Under the Sakura: Yuto's Journey to Connection Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-04-13-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 春の日差しが優しく降り注ぐ昼下がり、会社の庭には華やかな桜の花が咲き誇っていました。En: On an afternoon when the spring sunlight gently poured down, the company garden was in full bloom with vibrant sakura blossoms.Ja: 社員たちは、その下で会社主催の花見パーティーを楽しんでいました。En: The employees were enjoying a company-hosted hanami party beneath them.Ja: 提灯が風に揺れ、笑い声と桜の香りがあふれんばかりに広がっていました。En: Lanterns swayed in the breeze, and the laughter and fragrance of the sakura spread all around.Ja: 庭の片隅には、少し控えめな様子でYutoが立っていました。En: In a corner of the garden stood Yuto, appearing a bit reserved.Ja: Yutoは真面目で仕事熱心な社員でしたが、人前で話すのが苦手で、自分をどう表現するか迷っていました。En: Although he was a serious and hardworking employee, he struggled with speaking in public and was unsure how to express himself.Ja: しかし、彼は同僚たちともっと良い関係を築きたいと思っていました。それが今日、花見パーティーに参加した理由です。En: Yet he wanted to build better relationships with his colleagues, which was why he decided to join today's hanami party.Ja: 一方、Mizukiはいつも明るく人懐っこい同僚で、既にあちこちで楽しそうに話をしていました。En: On the other hand, Mizuki was always a cheerful and sociable colleague who was already chatting happily in various spots.Ja: 彼女の周りにはいつも笑顔があり、そのエネルギーは自然と周囲を和ませていました。En: There were always smiles around her, and her energy naturally put those around her at ease.Ja: 「こんにちは、Yutoさん！」と元気な声が響きました。En: "Hello, Yuto-san!" a cheerful voice rang out.Ja: MizukiがYutoに向かって手を振っています。En: Mizuki waved at Yuto.Ja: 「一緒に楽しみましょう！」En: "Let's have fun together!"Ja: 少し緊張しながらも、Yutoは笑顔で手を振り返しました。En: Feeling a bit nervous, Yuto waved back with a smile.Ja: Mizukiは自信を持ってYutoの近くにやってきて、「今日はいい天気ですね。En: Confidently, Mizuki approached Yuto and gently said, "The weather is nice today.Ja: こんな日には桜が本当に綺麗です」と優しく声をかけました。En: The sakura are really beautiful on a day like this."Ja: Yutoは一瞬ためらいながらも、小さく頷きました。En: Yuto hesitated for a moment but then nodded slightly.Ja: 「はい、本当に綺麗ですね。En: "Yes, they really are beautiful.Ja: 祭壇の準備も素敵です。」En: The arrangement of the altars is lovely too."Ja: この一言で、Yutoの緊張は少しずつほぐれていきました。En: With this one comment, Yuto's tension began to gradually ease.Ja: 会話の流れの中で、Mizukiは自然にYutoに現在進行中のプロジェクトについて尋ねました。En: In the course of the conversation, Mizuki naturally asked Yuto about the project he was currently working on.Ja: 「そうだ、Yutoさんのプロジェクトの進捗はどうですか？」En: "By the way, how is your project going, Yuto-san?"Ja: Yutoは一瞬息をのんだが、Mizukiの親しみやすい表情に安心し、ゆっくりと自分の意見を話し始めました。En: Yuto caught his breath for a moment but felt reassured by Mizuki's friendly expression and slowly began to share his thoughts.Ja: 「ええと、少しずつ進んでいますが、まだ課題が多いです。En: "Well, it's progressing little by little, but there are still many challenges.Ja: でも、皆さんと協力して頑張ります。」En: However, I'm doing my best to work with everyone."Ja: Mizukiは嬉しそうに笑い、「それ、いいですね！En: Mizuki smiled happily, "That's great!Ja: Yutoさんの努力はいつも尊敬していますから、絶対にうまくいきますよ。」En: I always admire your efforts, Yuto-san, so I'm sure it will go well."Ja: この言葉に、Yutoは自分の胸に小さな自信を感じ、周囲の会話にも自然と耳を傾け始めました。En: Thanks to these words, Yuto felt a small surge of confidence and began to naturally listen to the conversations around him.Ja: 次第に、Yutoは他の同僚たちとの話題にも参加し始め、桜の下で少しずつ人々と打ち解けていきました。En: Gradually, Yuto started participating in discussions with other colleagues and slowly became more comfortable under the sakura.Ja: 夕方になる頃、Yutoはほっとした表情で庭を見渡しました。En: As evening approached, Yuto looked around the garden with a relieved expression.Ja: 彼の心は穏やかで、今まで感じたことのない程の満足感で満たされていました。En: His heart was calm and filled with a sense of satisfaction like never before.Ja: Mizukiの励ましのおかげで、Yutoは自分が思っていた以上に同僚たちと共にいるのが楽しいと感じたのです。En: Thanks to Mizuki's encouragement, Yuto realized he enjoyed being with his colleagues more than he had imagined.Ja: 「今日はありがとう、Mizukiさん」とYutoは感謝を込めて言いました。En: "Thank you for today, Mizuki-san," Yuto said with gratitude.Ja: Mizukiはにっこり笑って、「こちらこそ、私もあなたともっと話せて嬉しかったです」と返しました。En: Mizuki smiled warmly and replied, "Thank you as well, I was glad to talk with you more."Ja: Yutoは、新しい自信と共にこれからの会社のイベントにも参加しようと決心しました。En: With newfound confidence, Yuto decided to participate in future company events.Ja: それは、彼にとっての大きな一歩でした。En: This was a big step for him.Ja: 桜の花びらが彼らの頭上を舞い、空へと消えていきました。En: Sakura petals fluttered above their heads, disappearing into the sky.Ja: その夜の経験は、きっとYutoの心の中に、これからも輝き続けることでしょう。En: This night's experience would surely continue to shine brightly in Yuto's heart. Vocabulary Words:afternoon: 昼下がりsunlight: 日差しgently: 優しくvibrant: 華やかなblossoms: 花swayed: 揺れfragrance: 香りreserved: 控えめhardworking: 仕事熱心struggled: 苦手express: 表現build: 築きcheerful: 明るくsociable: 人懐っこいapproached: 近くにやって来たhesitated: ためらいnodded: 頷きreassured: 安心admire: 尊敬ease: 和ませconfidence: 自信participate: 参加relieved: ほっとしたgratitude: 感謝encouragement: 励ましfluttered: 舞いgradually: 次第にsatisfaction: 満足感decided: 決心challenges: 課題
Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: A Springtime Reunion: Finding Connection in Yerushalayim Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-04-07-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: הרחובות העתיקים של ירושלים היו מלאים באור השמש האביבית.En: The ancient streets of Yerushalayim were filled with the light of springtime sunshine.He: פסח היה בעיצומו וכל העיר נראתה חגיגית ושוקקת.En: Pesach was in full swing, and the entire city looked festive and bustling.He: אוטובוס מלא בתלמידי בית ספר הגיע לעיר הבירה לטיול שנתי.En: A bus full of school students arrived in the capital for their annual trip.He: עמית, טליה ויונתן היו חלק מקבוצה זו.En: Amit, Talia, and Yonatan were part of this group.He: עמית הסתובב בין הכיתה, מנסה למצוא את מקומו.En: Amit wandered among the class, trying to find his place.He: הוא היה ילד סקרן וחושב הרבה, אך התקשה למצוא איך להתערב בתוך האנשים.En: He was a curious child who often pondered, but he struggled to figure out how to fit in with people.He: כולם מסביבו נראו שמחים וחברותיים, והוא חש כמו נעלם ברקע.En: Everyone around him seemed happy and sociable, and he felt like he was fading into the background.He: טליה, לעומתו, הייתה הרפתקנית מאוד.En: Talia, on the other hand, was very adventurous.He: היא רצה קדימה, תמיד צמאה לחוויות חדשות.En: She ran ahead, always thirsty for new experiences.He: יונתן היה חכם ושקט, תמיד מנסה לזכור את כל מה שהמדריך אומר.En: Yonatan was intelligent and quiet, always trying to remember everything the guide said.He: הוא אהב ללמוד על ההיסטוריה בזמן שכולם התרכזו באווירה.En: He enjoyed learning about the history while everyone else focused on the atmosphere.He: הקבוצה התקדמה לעבר הכותל המערבי.En: The group moved towards the Kotel HaMa'aravi (Western Wall).He: עמית חשש שהוא יתמזג בקהל ולא ימצא את עצמו.En: Amit feared that he would blend into the crowd and not find himself.He: הוא רצה להיות חלק מהחוויה, אך הרגיש חוסר ביטחון להתקרב לכנופיית הילדים שמסביבו.En: He wanted to be part of the experience but felt insecure about approaching the gang of kids around him.He: אילו רק יכול היה למצוא דרך להרגיש משמעותי.En: If only he could find a way to feel significant.He: בתוך השווקים הצבעוניים והדוכנים ההומים, עמית גילה שהוא למעשה יכול לשאול שאלות ולהתערב.En: Within the colorful markets and bustling stalls, Amit discovered that he could actually ask questions and get involved.He: הוא החל לשוחח עם טליה, שהתלהבה לראות את כל המראות החדשים.En: He began talking with Talia, who was excited to see all the new sights.He: עמית הציע פעילויות, כדוגמת כניסה לחנויות מקומיות וטעמי אוכל שלא ניסו מעולם.En: Amit suggested activities like entering local shops and tasting foods they had never tried before.He: הדבר גרם לטליה להסתקרן עוד יותר.En: This piqued Talia's curiosity even more.He: יונתן הצטרף לשיחה והתחיל לדבר על הקשר ההיסטורי של העיר.En: Yonatan joined the conversation and started talking about the city's historical connection.He: הוא הפך את ההיסטוריה לדבר מעניין ומסקרן.En: He made history interesting and intriguing.He: שלושתם נכנסו לשיחה מרתקת בזמן שהמתינו לקבוצה שלהם ליד הדוכנים.En: The three of them engaged in a fascinating conversation while they waited for their group near the stalls.He: לפתע, הם הבינו שאיבדו את הקבוצה ונשארו לבד.En: Suddenly, they realized they had lost the group and were left alone.He: רחובות העיר הסתחררו סביבם, ופתאום הם נאלצו לסמוך אחד על השני.En: The city's streets swirled around them, and suddenly they had to rely on each other.He: שלושתם, בהסתמכות על היכולות והאינטליגנציה של כל אחד מהם, חיפשו את הדרך חזרה.En: The three of them, depending on each other's skills and intelligence, searched for the way back.He: בסוף, בזכות היוזמה של עמית, הם מצאו את הדרך חזרה.En: In the end, thanks to Amit's initiative, they found their way back.He: גיל השמה כולו חיוך כאשר ראה אותם שוב.En: Gil, the teacher, beamed with a smile when he saw them again.He: עמית הרגיש שהוא הצליח לשבור את המחסום ולהתחבר לחבריו.En: Amit felt that he managed to break the barrier and connect with his friends.He: תחושת גאווה ושייכות מילאה את לבו.En: A feeling of pride and belonging filled his heart.He: מאותו יום, עמית הרגיש בטוח יותר במצבים חברתיים.En: From that day, Amit felt more confident in social situations.He: הוא למד להעריך את החברויות החדשות והרגיש שהוא מצא את מקומו בקבוצה.En: He learned to appreciate the new friendships and felt he had found his place in the group.He: ביקור בירושלים הפך למסע של גילוי אישי, מעבר לנופים וההיסטוריה של העיר עצמה.En: The visit to Yerushalayim turned into a journey of personal discovery, beyond the sights and the history of the city itself. Vocabulary Words:ancient: עתיקיםfestive: חגיגיתbustling: שוקקתwandered: הסתובבpondered: חושבsociable: חברותייםadventurous: הרפתקניתintelligent: חכםblend: יתמזגsignificant: משמעותיmarkets: שווקיםstalls: דוכניםengaged: נכנסוfascinating: מרתקתswirled: הסתחררוinitiative: יוזמהbeamed: השמהbarrier: מחסוםpride: גאווהbelonging: שייכותappreciate: להעריךdiscovery: גילויcurious: סקרןcuriosity: הסתקרןinsecure: חוסר ביטחוןrely: לסמוךconnection: הקשרintriguing: מסקרןapproaching: להתקרבsuggested: הציעBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.
Fluent Fiction - Italian: Spring Revelations: Bonding in Roma's Botanical Garden Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-04-06-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Al Giardino Botanico di Roma, il sole primaverile illuminava i colori vivaci dei fiori e il verde intenso delle foglie.En: At the Giardino Botanico of Roma, the spring sun illuminated the vibrant colors of the flowers and the intense green of the leaves.It: L'aria profumava di boccioli appena sbocciati, mentre gli uccelli cinguettavano gioiosi tra i rami degli alberi.En: The air was fragrant with freshly blossomed buds, while birds chirped joyfully among the tree branches.It: Giovanni, con un sorriso speranzoso, camminava accanto a Lucia e Marco.En: Giovanni, with a hopeful smile, walked alongside Lucia and Marco.It: I tre amici avevano deciso di passare il giorno di Pasqua ammirando la natura.En: The three friends had decided to spend Easter day admiring nature.It: Giovanni era determinato a impressionare Lucia con la sua conoscenza delle piante, anche se non era proprio la sua area di competenza.En: Giovanni was determined to impress Lucia with his knowledge of plants, even though it wasn't exactly his area of expertise.It: Lucia, invece, era una vera appassionata di botanica, sempre pronta a raccontare aneddoti interessanti.En: Lucia, on the other hand, was a true botany enthusiast, always ready to share interesting anecdotes.It: Marco camminava accanto a loro, divertito dall'esuberanza di Giovanni.En: Marco walked next to them, amused by Giovanni's exuberance.It: Avanzando lungo il sentiero principale, Giovanni si fermò improvvisamente davanti a una pianta dall'aspetto trascurabile.En: As they advanced along the main path, Giovanni suddenly stopped in front of a plant with an unremarkable appearance.It: Una piccola erbaccia si agitava al vento, ma Giovanni, con sicurezza, dichiarò: "Guardate!En: A small weed swayed in the wind, but Giovanni, confidently, declared: "Look!It: Questa è la rara Feroxium, una pianta esotica straordinaria!"En: This is the rare Feroxium, an extraordinary exotic plant!"It: Lucia rise bonariamente, apprezzando lo sforzo di Giovanni, ma non potè trattenersi dal correggerlo.En: Lucia laughed good-naturedly, appreciating Giovanni's effort, but she couldn't help correcting him.It: "Giovanni, credo tu abbia trovato una semplice cicoria selvatica!En: "Giovanni, I think you've found a simple wild chicory!It: Ma è comunque interessante, sai?En: But it's interesting nonetheless, you know?It: Si usa in cucina!"En: It's used in cooking!"It: Il gruppo di turisti vicino a loro ascoltava con curiosità, e qualcuno ridacchiò amichevolmente.En: The nearby group of tourists listened with curiosity, and someone chuckled amicably.It: Giovanni si sentì arrossire, imbarazzato ma divertito dalla situazione.En: Giovanni felt himself blush, embarrassed but amused by the situation.It: "Beh, immagino che le erbacce abbiano anche loro una storia da raccontare," disse Giovanni ridendo.En: "Well, I guess weeds have their own stories to tell too," said Giovanni, laughing.It: Anche Lucia e Marco risero, e proseguirono il loro tour tra le meraviglie naturali del giardino.En: Lucia and Marco also laughed, and they continued their tour among the natural wonders of the garden.It: Mentre il sole scalda la primavera romana, Giovanni capisce che non ha bisogno di fingere per essere apprezzato.En: As the sun warmed the Roman spring, Giovanni realized that he didn't need to pretend to be appreciated.It: La bellezza del giardino gli insegnò a godersi la natura per quello che è, e a rispettare le piccole meraviglie che ognuno di noi dà per scontate.En: The beauty of the garden taught him to enjoy nature for what it is and to respect the small wonders we all take for granted.It: Alla fine della giornata, i tre amici si sedettero su una panchina sotto un grande albero fiorito.En: By the end of the day, the three friends sat on a bench under a large flowering tree.It: Giovanni si sentiva più libero e sereno.En: Giovanni felt more free and serene.It: Lucia gli sorrise, e Marco gli diede una pacca sulla spalla.En: Lucia smiled at him, and Marco gave him a pat on the shoulder.It: Il loro legame si era rafforzato, e il giardino di Roma continuava a fiorire intorno a loro, testimone di una nuova consapevolezza.En: Their bond had strengthened, and the garden of Roma continued to bloom around them, bearing witness to a new awareness.It: La felicità del giorno di Pasqua riempì i loro cuori, mentre scambiavano storie e risate.En: The happiness of Easter filled their hearts as they exchanged stories and laughter.It: Giovanni aveva imparato che essere se stessi vale più di qualsiasi finta conoscenza.En: Giovanni had learned that being oneself is worth more than any fake knowledge.It: E così, tra i profumi e i colori della natura, trovarono un'armonia che li avrebbe accompagnati sempre.En: And so, among the scents and colors of nature, they found a harmony that would always accompany them. Vocabulary Words:the garden: il giardinothe spring: la primaverathe flowers: i fiorithe leaves: le fogliefragrant: profumatathe birds: gli uccellito chirp: cinguettarethe branches: i ramihopeful: speranzosoto impress: impressionarethe knowledge: la conoscenzathe expertise: la competenzathe enthusiast: l'appassionatathe anecdote: l'aneddotoamused: divertitothe path: il sentieroto advance: avanzaresuddenly: improvvisamenteunremarkable: trascurabilethe weed: l'erbacciato sway: agitareconfidently: con sicurezzaextraordinary: straordinariato correct: correggerenearby: vicinoto chuckle: ridacchiareto blush: arrossirethe tour: il tourto pretend: fingereto appreciate: apprezzare
Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Facing Change: A Family's Journey to New Beginnings Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-04-01-22-34-01-no Story Transcript:No: Våren hadde tatt bolig i den lille forstaden.En: Spring had moved into the little suburb.No: Rader av pastellfargede hus, omkranset av blomstrende kirsebærtrær, malte nabolaget i rosenrøde toner.En: Rows of pastel-colored houses, surrounded by blooming cherry trees, painted the neighborhood in rosy tones.No: For familien Hansen var det en tid for forandring.En: For the Hansen family, it was a time for change.No: Sigrid stirret ut av kjøkkenvinduet mens solen strålte forsiktig inn i rommet.En: Sigrid stared out of the kitchen window as the sun gently shone into the room.No: Hun pustet dypt, følte duften av vår i luften, men også tyngden av de utfordringene som lå foran dem.En: She breathed deeply, feeling the scent of spring in the air, but also the weight of the challenges that lay ahead.No: Om få uker skulle de flytte til en ny by.En: In a few weeks, they would move to a new city.No: Leif hadde fått en spesiell jobbmulighet der, noe som betydde mye for hans karriere.En: Leif had received a special job opportunity there, something that was significant for his career.No: Han var begeistret, men Sigrid kunne merke skylden i blikket hans når de snakket om å flytte bort fra hjemmet deres.En: He was excited, but Sigrid could sense the guilt in his glance when they talked about moving away from their home.No: Astrid, deres tenåringsdatter, satt i stua med mobilen sin, dypdykket i meldinger fra vennene hun snart måtte ta farvel med.En: Astrid, their teenage daughter, sat in the living room with her phone, deep in messages from the friends she would soon have to say goodbye to.No: Hun var ikke glad for å dra.En: She wasn't happy about leaving.No: "Mamma, kan vi ikke bli her?En: "Mom, can't we stay here?No: Jeg vil ikke starte på nytt," sukket Astrid, blikket hennes tungt av tristhet.En: I don't want to start over," sighed Astrid, her gaze heavy with sadness.No: Sigrid visste at hun måtte støtte Leif, men hun ønsket også at Astrid skulle være lykkelig.En: Sigrid knew she had to support Leif, but she also wanted Astrid to be happy.No: Hun fikk en idé.En: She got an idea.No: "Hva om vi lager en liten påskesammenkomst?En: "What if we have a little Easter gathering?No: En mulighet til å si farvel til venner?En: A chance to say goodbye to friends?"No: " foreslo Sigrid mildt.En: suggested Sigrid gently.No: Astrid så skeptisk ut, men nikket til slutt.En: Astrid looked skeptical but eventually nodded.No: Påskehelgen kom.En: Easter weekend came.No: Sigrid pyntet huset med lysende påskeegg og satt frem kake og kaffe til de besøkende.En: Sigrid decorated the house with bright Easter eggs and set out cake and coffee for the visitors.No: Det var en varm, men bittersøt kveld.En: It was a warm but bittersweet evening.No: Mens latteren lød fra stuen, kjente Sigrid en knute i magen.En: While laughter echoed from the living room, Sigrid felt a knot in her stomach.No: Hun visste at dette var siste gang på lang tid de ville være alle sammen her.En: She knew this would be the last time for a long time that they would all be there together.No: Midt under sammenkomsten trakk Astrid Sigrid til side.En: In the middle of the gathering, Astrid pulled Sigrid aside.No: "Jeg kommer til å savne dem," sa Astrid med tårer i øynene.En: "I'm going to miss them," said Astrid with tears in her eyes.No: Sigrid omfavnet datteren sin, følte smerten hennes som sin egen.En: Sigrid embraced her daughter, feeling her pain as her own.No: "Det er tøft å forlate alt vi kjenner, men vi skaper nye minner sammen," beroliget hun.En: "It's tough to leave everything we know, but we will create new memories together," she reassured.No: Tidlig en mandag morgen forlot de forstaden.En: Early on a Monday morning, they left the suburb.No: Flyttebilen var lastet, og huset lå stille bak dem.En: The moving truck was loaded, and the house lay quietly behind them.No: Med hjertet i halsen, så Sigrid på Leif som tok Astrids hånd.En: With her heart in her throat, Sigrid watched Leif take Astrid's hand.No: I det øyeblikket skjønte hun at de var klare for dette nye kapittelet.En: At that moment, she realized that they were ready for this new chapter.No: Da de kom frem til sitt nye hjem, var det noe befriende med nytt gress i hagen og lukten av maling i huset.En: When they arrived at their new home, there was something freeing about the fresh grass in the garden and the smell of paint in the house.No: Sigrid stod i stuen og så Leif og Astrid pakke ut sammen.En: Sigrid stood in the living room and watched Leif and Astrid unpack together.No: Hun kjente en ro søyle opp i henne.En: She felt a calm rise within her.No: Fremtiden kunne være lys, og sammen kunne de skape noe vakkert.En: The future could be bright, and together they could create something beautiful.No: I løpet av denne reisen hadde Sigrid lært at selv om forandringer kan være skremmende, så kan de også være starten på noe fantastisk.En: On this journey, Sigrid had learned that even though changes can be frightening, they can also be the start of something wonderful.No: Hun var klar, og denne gangen med et smil på leppene.En: She was ready, and this time with a smile on her lips. Vocabulary Words:suburb: forstadchallenges: utfordringeropportunity: mulighetscent: duftsignificant: betydeligguilt: skyldskeptical: skeptiskgathering: sammenkomstbittersweet: bittersøtechoed: løydembraced: omfavnetreassured: beroligetloaded: lastetquietly: stillefreed: befriendechapter: kapittelcarefree: fripaint: malingwatched: såunpack: pakke utcalm: rofrightening: skremmendememories: minnerteenage: tenåringsinhaled: pustetdoubtful: tvilsomcontemplate: vurdereremotional: emosjonelldeparture: avgangembrace: omfavne
Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Finding Warmth: Friendship and Jackets in Patagonia Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-03-28-22-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: En la remota belleza de la Patagonia, el viento frío del otoño soplaba entre los árboles, pintándolos de tonos rojos y dorados.En: In the remote beauty of Patagonia, the chilly autumn wind blew between the trees, painting them in shades of red and gold.Es: Allí, en un rincón tranquilo, se encontraba el internado, un lugar lleno de historias y estudiantes de distintas partes.En: There, in a quiet corner, lay the boarding school, a place full of stories and students from different places.Es: Ismael, un chico quieto y pensativo, caminaba por los pasillos sintiéndose un poco fuera de lugar.En: Ismael, a quiet and thoughtful boy, walked through the halls feeling a bit out of place.Es: Extrañaba el clima cálido de su hogar y, sobre todo, le preocupaba el frío que se avecinaba.En: He missed the warm climate of his home and, above all, he worried about the approaching cold.Es: Un día, Rocío, quien era conocida por su alegría y su amor por las actividades al aire libre, se acercó a él.En: One day, Rocío, who was known for her cheerfulness and her love for outdoor activities, approached him.Es: "¡Hola, Ismael!En: "Hello, Ismael!Es: Este fin de semana vamos al mercadillo de ropa usada.En: This weekend we're going to the used clothing market.Es: ¿Te gustaría venir?En: Would you like to come?Es: Podrías encontrar algo para abrigarte del frío."En: You might find something to keep warm from the cold."Es: Ismael dudó un momento.En: Ismael hesitated for a moment.Es: Su situación era complicada.En: His situation was complicated.Es: No tenía suficiente dinero para comprar una chaqueta nueva, pero necesitaba una con urgencia para el frío.En: He didn't have enough money to buy a new jacket, but he urgently needed one for the cold.Es: Sin embargo, la invitación de Rocío le pareció una oportunidad para conocerla mejor y quizás encontrar una solución.En: However, Rocío's invitation seemed like an opportunity to get to know her better and perhaps find a solution.Es: Ese sábado, Ismael, Rocío y Santiago, un chico reservado y bastante ingenioso, caminaron juntos hasta la pequeña tienda de segunda mano.En: That Saturday, Ismael, Rocío, and Santiago, a reserved and quite clever boy, walked together to the small second-hand store.Es: El lugar estaba lleno de ropa colgante y objetos diversos, sus paredes anaranjadas reflejaban una cálida sensación a pesar del desorden.En: The place was full of hanging clothes and various objects; its orange walls reflected a warm sensation despite the disorder.Es: Ismael revisaba entre las perchas cuando encontró una chaqueta perfecta para él.En: Ismael was browsing through the hangers when he found a perfect jacket for him.Es: Era gruesa y de un azul profundo, parecía capaz de resistir el viento más helado.En: It was thick and a deep blue, seeming capable of withstanding the chilliest wind.Es: Miró el precio y su corazón se hundió; todavía estaba fuera de su presupuesto.En: He looked at the price, and his heart sank; it was still out of his budget.Es: Notando su inquietud, Rocío y Santiago se intercambiaron una mirada.En: Noticing his unease, Rocío and Santiago exchanged a glance.Es: Con un gesto sencillo pero sincero, decidieron ayudarlo sin decir una palabra.En: With a simple yet sincere gesture, they decided to help him without saying a word.Es: "Ismael, ¿quieres que te ayudemos con la chaqueta?"En: "Ismael, would you like us to help you with the jacket?"Es: preguntó Rocío con una sonrisa.En: asked Rocío with a smile.Es: Santiago, siempre ingenioso, añadió, "Podemos verlo como nuestra pequeña inversión en mantener a un buen amigo abrigado."En: Santiago, always ingenious, added, "We can see it as our small investment in keeping a good friend warm."Es: Ismael, conmovido por su gesto, aceptó agradecido.En: Ismael, touched by their gesture, gratefully accepted.Es: Con el apoyo de sus nuevos amigos, compró la chaqueta.En: With the support of his new friends, he bought the jacket.Es: No sólo sintió el calor del abrigo, sino también el de la amistad que comenzaba a crecer entre ellos.En: He felt not only the warmth of the coat but also the warmth of the friendship that was beginning to grow between them.Es: Salieron juntos de la tienda, riendo y bromeando, como si siempre hubieran sido amigos.En: They left the store together, laughing and joking, as if they had always been friends.Es: En ese momento, Ismael se dio cuenta de que no estaba solo.En: At that moment, Ismael realized he was not alone.Es: Había encontrado algo más que una chaqueta; había descubierto el valor de aceptar la ayuda y el poder de la amistad.En: He had found more than just a jacket; he had discovered the value of accepting help and the power of friendship.Es: El frío de Patagonia podía ser intimidante, pero con Rocío y Santiago a su lado, todo parecía un poco más cálido.En: The cold of Patagonia could be intimidating, but with Rocío and Santiago by his side, everything seemed a bit warmer. Vocabulary Words:the beauty: la bellezathe wind: el vientothe boarding school: el internadothe climate: el climathe market: el mercadillothe opportunity: la oportunidadthe solution: la soluciónreserved: reservadoingenious: ingeniosothe thrift store: la tienda de segunda manothe hanger: la perchadeep: profundothe glance: la miradaunease: inquietudthe budget: el presupuestothe gesture: el gestosincere: sincerothe investment: la inversiónthe warmth: el calorto hesitate: dudarthe friend: el amigothe hall: el pasilloto approach: acercarseto withstand: resistirto exchange: intercambiarthe disorder: el desordenthe friendship: la amistadto accept: aceptarthe power: el poderto worry: preocupar
Fluent Fiction - Italian: Reviving Bonds: Giovanni's Heartfelt Family Reunion Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-03-26-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: La casa di Giovanni era piena di vita.En: La casa di Giovanni was full of life.It: Era una domenica speciale.En: It was a special Sunday.It: La Domenica delle Palme.En: Palm Sunday.It: La famiglia si riuniva per il pranzo annuale.En: The family gathered for the annual lunch.It: La primavera riempiva l'aria con i suoi profumi.En: Spring filled the air with its scents.It: Dalla finestra grande della sala da pranzo si vedevano gli ulivi brillare sotto il sole.En: From the large dining room window, olive trees glittered under the sun.It: Giovanni guardava i suoi familiari che chiacchieravano e ridevano attorno al lungo tavolo di legno.En: Giovanni watched his relatives chatting and laughing around the long wooden table.It: C'era sua sorella Maria, piena di energia, e suo fratello Luca con i suoi bambini.En: There was his sister Maria, full of energy, and his brother Luca with his children.It: Nonostante il rumore allegro, Giovanni si sentiva distante.En: Despite the cheerful noise, Giovanni felt distant.It: Le conversazioni erano spesso superficiali.En: The conversations were often superficial.It: Si parlava di lavoro, di politica, ma mai di cose profonde.En: They talked about work, politics, but never about deep things.It: Giovanni sapeva di voler di più.En: Giovanni knew he wanted more.It: Voleva sentire quel legame vero che un tempo sentiva con la sua famiglia.En: He wanted to feel that true connection he once felt with his family.It: All'improvviso, gli venne un'idea.En: Suddenly, an idea came to him.It: Giovanni si alzò e con un sorriso disse: "Ho un gioco per oggi.En: Giovanni stood up and with a smile said, "I have a game for today.It: Una volta terminato il pranzo, ognuno di noi condividerà un ricordo speciale."En: Once lunch is finished, each of us will share a special memory."It: La stanza si fece silenziosa.En: The room grew silent.It: Alcuni membri della famiglia sembravano incerti.En: Some family members seemed uncertain.It: Maria chiese: "E se qualcuno non vuole partecipare?"En: Maria asked, "What if someone doesn't want to participate?"It: Giovanni, deciso, rispose: "Non è obbligatorio.En: Giovanni, determined, replied, "It's not mandatory.It: Ma credo possa aiutarci a conoscerci meglio."En: But I believe it can help us get to know each other better."It: Alcuni sbuffavano, ma Giovanni non si fece scoraggiare.En: Some sighed, but Giovanni was undeterred.It: Dopo il pranzo, Giovanni prese la parola per primo.En: After lunch, Giovanni spoke first.It: Raccontò di una volta, da bambino, quando con il nonno andava a pescare nel vicino lago.En: He recounted a time, as a child, when he went fishing with his grandfather at the nearby lake.It: Ricordava il profumo dell'erba bagnata e il calore delle mani del nonno.En: He remembered the smell of wet grass and the warmth of his grandfather's hands.It: Un sorriso nostalgico si aprì sul volto di Giovanni.En: A nostalgic smile spread across Giovanni's face.It: Lentamente, anche gli altri cominciarono a condividere.En: Slowly, the others began to share as well.It: Maria parlò della prima volta che aveva cucinato per la sua famiglia.En: Maria talked about the first time she cooked for her family.It: Luca raccontò di come aveva conosciuto sua moglie.En: Luca recounted how he met his wife.It: Le loro parole iniziarono a svelare un mondo nuovo, fatto di emozioni e momenti preziosi.En: Their words began to unveil a new world, made of emotions and precious moments.It: Le ore passavano e le emozioni crescevano.En: The hours passed, and emotions grew.It: Si rise, si pianse, si creò un clima di complicità.En: There was laughter, tears, and a feeling of camaraderie was created.It: Tensioni nascoste vennero alla luce, ma vennero accolte con comprensione.En: Hidden tensions came to light, but were met with understanding.It: Alla fine della giornata, l'atmosfera era cambiata.En: By the end of the day, the atmosphere had changed.It: C'era una nuova vicinanza, un calore sincero.En: There was a new closeness, a sincere warmth.It: Giovanni si sedette contento.En: Giovanni sat down contentedly.It: Finalmente, sentiva di appartenere di nuovo alla sua famiglia.En: Finally, he felt he belonged to his family again.It: Aveva imparato che a volte basta poco per riaccendere un legame.En: He had learned that sometimes it takes little to rekindle a bond.It: E sapeva che avrebbe continuato a coltivare questi momenti di verità.En: And he knew he would continue to nurture these moments of truth.It: Accanto a lui, l'olivo ondeggiava piano nel vento di primavera, come a dire, "Ben fatto, Giovanni."En: Beside him, the olive tree swayed gently in the spring wind, as if to say, "Well done, Giovanni." Vocabulary Words:life: la vitagathered: riunivascents: i profumiglittered: brillarerelatives: i familiarisuperficial: superficialiconnection: il legameshare: condividereuncertain: incertidetermined: decisomandatory: obbligatoriorecounted: raccontònostalgic: nostalgicowarmth: il caloretears: si piansecloseness: la vicinanzarekindle: riaccenderebond: il legamenurture: coltivaretruth: la veritàcamaraderie: complicitàtensions: le tensioniunderstanding: la comprensioneatmosphere: l'atmosferabelonged: appartenererekindle: riaccenderebond: il legamenurture: coltivareswayed: ondeggiavasmile: un sorriso
Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Love Across Cities: Amit's Heartfelt Anniversary Surprise Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-02-24-23-34-01-hi Story Transcript:Hi: अमित अपनी खिड़की के पास बैठा था, बाहर बर्फ हल्के-हल्के गिर रही थी।En: अमित was sitting by his window, outside the snow was gently falling.Hi: वह सोच में डूबा था।En: He was lost in thought.Hi: अगले हफ्ते उसकी और नेहा की सालगिरह थी।En: Next week was his and नेहा's anniversary.Hi: वह जानता था, नेहा को एक खास तोहफा देना होगा।En: He knew he needed to give नेहा a special gift.Hi: पर क्या?En: But what?Hi: नेहा उसके लिए बहुत खास थी।En: नेहा was very special to him.Hi: उनकी मुलाकात कॉलेज में हुई थी।En: They met in college.Hi: अब दोनों अलग-अलग शहरों में थे।En: Now both were in different cities.Hi: अमित के पास अपनी ठंडी बर्फ़ीली जगह थी, जहां हर कोना गरम रोशनी से भरा था।En: अमित had his cold, snowy place where every corner was filled with warm light.Hi: वहीं नेहा का शहर बहुत ही जिंदादिल था, कला दीर्घाओं और रंगीन सड़कों से भरा हुआ।En: Meanwhile, नेहा's city was very lively, full of art galleries and colorful streets.Hi: अमित ने राज को फोन किया।En: अमित called राज.Hi: "राज, मुझे नेहा के लिए कुछ खास करना है," अमित ने कहा।En: "राज, I need to do something special for नेहा," अमित said.Hi: राज थोड़ा संदेह में था।En: राज was a bit doubtful.Hi: "तू जानता है न, दूरी मुश्किलें बढ़ा सकती है," उसने कहा।En: "You know, don't you, distance can increase difficulties," he said.Hi: "मुझे पता है," अमित बोला, "पर कोशिश करनी चाहिए।"En: "I know," अमित replied, "but I should try."Hi: राज ने उसे नेहा की रुचियों पर ध्यान देने की सलाह दी।En: राज advised him to focus on नेहा's interests.Hi: नेहा को पढ़ना पसंद था और वह कला की दीवानी थी।En: नेहा loved to read and was crazy about art.Hi: अमित का दिमाग काम करने लगा।En: अमित's mind started working.Hi: उसने सोचा।En: He thought.Hi: उसने नेहा का एक डिजिटल उपहार तैयार किया—एक व्यक्तिगत ई-बुक जिसमें उनके साझा पलों की तस्वीरें और नेहा के पसंदीदा कला शैली में बनाए गए चित्र थे।En: He prepared a digital gift for नेहा—a personalized e-book with pictures of their shared moments and illustrations in नेहा's favorite art style.Hi: सब कुछ ठीक चल रहा था, लेकिन अचानक एक तूफ़ान ने उसकी योजना को गड़बड़ा दिया।En: Everything was going well, but suddenly a storm disrupted his plan.Hi: बर्फ़ीली हवा ने अमित का भौतिक तोहफा समय पर नेहा तक पहुंचने से रोक दिया।En: The snowy wind prevented अमित's physical gift from reaching नेहा on time.Hi: अमित चिंतित हो गया।En: अमित became worried.Hi: नेहा को उसके प्रयास की कोई खबर नहीं थी।En: नेहा had no idea about his efforts.Hi: सालगिरह की रात, अमित ने नेहा को वीडियो कॉल किया।En: On the night of the anniversary, अमित video called नेहा.Hi: नेहा थोड़ी उदास लग रही थी।En: नेहा looked a bit sad.Hi: अमित ने मुस्कुराकर उसे अपना डिजिटल उपहार दिया।En: अमित smiled and gave her his digital gift.Hi: नेहा की आँखें चमक उठीं। “यह कितना प्यारा है, अमित!” उसने कहा।En: नेहा's eyes lit up. “This is so sweet, अमित!” she said.Hi: अमित ने महसूस किया कि तोहफा नहीं, बल्कि उनके साझा अनुभव और यादें अधिक मायने रखती हैं।En: अमित realized that it was not the gift, but their shared experiences and memories that mattered more.Hi: कुछ दिन बाद, जब उसका भौतिक तोहफा भी नेहा के पास पहुंचा, तो उसकी भावना और गहरा गई।En: A few days later, when his physical gift also reached नेहा, the sentiment deepened.Hi: अमित ने सीखा कि दूरियां रिश्तों को कमजोर नहीं करतीं, बल्कि सही सोच और जज्बात बनाए रखते हैं।En: अमित learned that distances do not weaken relationships, but the right thought and emotions keep them strong.Hi: अंत में, दोनों के बीच की अनबन बर्फ की तरह पिघल गई।En: In the end, the misunderstanding between them melted away like snow.Hi: उनका प्यार, ठंड के बावजूद, गर्म था।En: Their love was warm, despite the cold. Vocabulary Words:gently: हल्के-हल्केanniversary: सालगिरहdoubtful: संदेह मेंdifficulties: मुश्किलेंthought: सोचprepared: तैयार कियाillustrations: चित्रstorm: तूफ़ानdisrupted: गड़बड़ा दियाprevented: रोक दियाworry: चिंतितefforts: प्रयासsentiment: भावनाweaken: कमजोरemotions: जज्बातmelted: पिघल गईdespite: बावजूदlively: जिंदादिलinterests: रुचियोंpersonalized: व्यक्तिगतshared: साझाexperiences: अनुभवmatter: मायने रखती हैंphysical: भौतिकcorner: कोनाfocused: ध्यान देनेcrazy: दीवानीfilled: भराwarm: गरमdigital: डिजिटल
Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Warm Hearts by the Icy Lake: A Perfect Winter Surprise Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-02-20-23-34-01-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A téli napsütés bátortalanul csillant meg a Balatonon, amikor Bence és Dóra egy hétvégére elvonultak a tó partjára.En: The winter sunshine timidly shimmered on Balaton as Bence and Dóra retreated to the lake's shore for a weekend.Hu: Bence már hetek óta tervezett egy különleges meglepetést Dórának, ahogy a hideg tél lassan belopózott a levegőbe.En: Bence had been planning a special surprise for Dóra for weeks, as the cold winter slowly crept into the air.Hu: Egy romantikus pikniket álmodott meg, hogy megköszönje Dóra egyszerű örömei iránti szeretetét, amit annyira tisztelt benne.En: He envisioned a romantic picnic to thank Dóra for her love of simple joys, which he so admired in her.Hu: Bence azonban aggódott.En: However, Bence was worried.Hu: Télen a Balaton környéke csendesebb, a boltok kínálata szűkösebb, de ő kész volt mindent megtenni ennek a napnak a tökéletessé tétele érdekében.En: In winter, the Balaton area was quieter, and the stores' offerings were limited, but he was ready to do everything to make this day perfect.Hu: Egy reggel elhatározta, hogy a helyi boltba indul, bízva abban, hogy talál majd valami különlegeset.En: One morning, he decided to head to the local store, trusting he would find something special.Hu: A hideg levegő ellenére a kisváros tele volt élettel.En: Despite the cold air, the small town was full of life.Hu: Bence elszántan lépett be egy kis élelmiszerboltba, ahol barátságos eladó fogadta.En: Bence determinedly entered a small grocery store, where a friendly vendor greeted him.Hu: Az árukészlet nem volt bőséges, de Bence szeme megakadt néhány gyönyörű helyi finomságon: házi sajtok, friss péksütemények és egy üveg forralt bor.En: The stock wasn't abundant, but Bence's eye caught some beautiful local delicacies: homemade cheeses, fresh pastries, and a bottle of mulled wine.Hu: Rögvest megkönnyebbült.En: He immediately felt relieved.Hu: "Ez pont tökéletes lesz," gondolta.En: "This will be just perfect," he thought.Hu: Még néhány gyertyát is vett, remélve, hogy melegséget visznek a hűvös napba.En: He even bought a few candles, hoping they would bring warmth to the chilly day.Hu: Ahogy kilépett a boltból, az ég hirtelen kitisztult és a nap bátortalanul rásütött a hóborította tájra.En: As he stepped out of the store, the sky suddenly cleared, and the sun shyly shone on the snow-covered landscape.Hu: Izgatottan érkezett vissza a kis vendégházukhoz, ahol Dóra épp egy könyvet olvasott a kandalló előtt.En: Excitedly, he returned to their small guesthouse, where Dóra was reading a book in front of the fireplace.Hu: "Készülök valamivel," mondta Bence mosolyogva.En: "I'm planning something," said Bence, smiling.Hu: "Gyere, mutatok valamit.En: "Come, I'll show you something."Hu: "A parkhoz érve Bence előkészített mindent a piknikhez.En: At the park, Bence prepared everything for the picnic.Hu: Bár a föld enyhén fagyos volt, a kilátás a vakítóan fehér, békés Balatonra mindennél szebb volt.En: Although the ground was slightly frozen, the view of the dazzling white, peaceful Balaton was more beautiful than anything.Hu: Bence kinyitotta a forralt bort, aminek illata azonnal bejárta a levegőt.En: Bence opened the mulled wine, whose fragrance immediately filled the air.Hu: Dóra elragadtatva nézte a gondosan előkészített meglepetést.En: Dóra was captivated by the carefully prepared surprise.Hu: "Ez gyönyörű, Bence," suttogta, és átölelte párját.En: "This is beautiful, Bence," she whispered, and hugged her partner.Hu: A hideg ellenére a szívükben melegség áradt szét.En: Despite the cold, warmth spread through their hearts.Hu: Ahogy a napsugarak lassan búcsút intettek a nap végén, Bence megértette, hogy nem a tökéletesség teszi különlegessé az élményeket.En: As the sun's rays slowly bid farewell at the end of the day, Bence realized that it is not perfection that makes experiences special.Hu: Hanem a szeretet és az odafigyelés.En: It's love and attentiveness.Hu: A kora esti szél megsimogatta őket, a lelke azonban megerősödött.En: The early evening breeze caressed them, but their spirits were strengthened.Hu: Bence most már tudta, hogy képes csodákat tenni, ha a szándék szívből jön.En: Bence now knew he could work wonders if the intent came from the heart.Hu: Amikor a tó partján kéz a kézben sétáltak vissza a vendégházhoz, Bence és Dóra mosolya összeforrt az ezerféle csillogással.En: As they walked hand-in-hand along the lake's shore back to the guesthouse, Bence and Dóra's smiles mingled with countless sparkles.Hu: Ezzel a meghitt pillanattal pedig mélyen belémaradt az emlékek közé: néha a tökéletlen pillanatokból lesznek a legjobb történetek.En: This intimate moment etched deeply into their memories: sometimes, the imperfect moments turn into the best stories. Vocabulary Words:timidly: bátortalanulretreated: elvonultakenvisioned: álmodott megadmired: tiszteltofferings: kínálataabundant: bőségesdelicacies: finomságokmulled: forraltchilly: hűvösshone: rásütöttguesthouse: vendégházfireplace: kandallófrozen: fagyosdazzling: vakítóanfragrance: illatacaptivated: elragadtatvacarefully: gondosanspirits: lelkestrengthened: megerősödöttetched: belémaradtintimate: meghittcrept: belopózottlife: élettelvendor: eladórelieved: megkönnyebbültprepared: előkészítettwhispered: suttogtaattentiveness: odafigyelésbid farewell: búcsút intetteksparkles: csillogással
Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Lanterns & Friendships: A Heartwarming Festival Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-02-17-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 灯笼节的夜晚，街道上灯火辉煌。En: On the night of the denglong Festival, the streets were brilliantly lit.Zh: 小镇热闹非凡，到处是熙熙攘攘的人群和充满节日气氛的摊位。En: The small town was bustling with people and stands filled with a festive atmosphere.Zh: 空气中飘着香甜的小吃味儿，耳边是欢快的笑声和喜庆的音乐。En: The air was filled with the aroma of sweet snacks, and the sounds of cheerful laughter and joyful music echoed around.Zh: 这是小镇一年一度的灯笼节，每个人都热切期待。En: This is the small town's annual denglong Festival, something everyone eagerly anticipates.Zh: 梁飞是本地的年轻人。En: Liang Fei is a local young man.Zh: 他性格温和，总是安静地微笑。En: He is gentle by nature, always smiling quietly.Zh: 他喜欢传统文化，总是热心参与节日活动。En: He enjoys traditional culture and is always enthusiastic about participating in festival activities.Zh: 今年，他又来灯笼节当志愿者，希望大家都能感受到节日的快乐和团结。En: This year, he has once again volunteered for the denglong Festival, hoping that everyone can feel the joy and unity of the occasion.Zh: 他在摊位前忙碌地张罗，心中想着如何让活动更圆满。En: He busily organizes at the stands, thinking about how to make the event more perfect.Zh: 美琳则是新搬到镇上的姑娘，活泼外向。En: Mei Lin, on the other hand, is a girl who has recently moved to the town, lively and outgoing.Zh: 她对这里的一切都感到好奇，希望能交到朋友，融入这个新的环境。En: She is curious about everything here and hopes to make friends and integrate into this new environment.Zh: 美琳报名做志愿者，希望能通过参与，了解更多关于灯笼节的习俗。En: She signed up as a volunteer, hoping to learn more about the customs of the denglong Festival through participation.Zh: 可是，初来乍到的她难免觉得有些陌生。En: However, being new, she inevitably feels somewhat unfamiliar.Zh: 节日准备的过程中，梁飞和美琳被安排在同一个小组。En: During the preparations for the festival, Liang Fei and Mei Lin were placed in the same group.Zh: 他们的任务是制作一批新灯笼，并在夜晚来临前完成。En: Their task was to make a batch of new denglong and complete them before evening.Zh: 两人一开始显得有些尴尬，谁都先没说话。En: At first, both seemed slightly awkward, with neither speaking first.Zh: 但随着任务的进行，美琳率先打破沉默，她问梁飞关于灯笼节的故事。En: But as the task progressed, Mei Lin took the lead in breaking the silence by asking Liang Fei about the stories of the denglong Festival.Zh: 梁飞虽然害羞，但看到美琳满怀好奇的眼神，他鼓起勇气开口，慢慢地讲述起节日的由来。En: Although shy, Liang Fei, seeing the curiosity in Mei Lin's eyes, mustered the courage to speak and slowly recounted the origins of the festival.Zh: 谈话让彼此渐渐放松，他们一边忙碌一边聊起生活。En: The conversation gradually relaxed them, and as they busied themselves, they chatted about life.Zh: 在不知不觉中，梁飞的腼腆消失了，替代的是愉悦的笑声。En: Unknowingly, Liang Fei's shyness vanished, replaced with joyful laughter.Zh: 美琳感到一种前所未有的亲切和归属感，她开始觉得自己不再是外人。En: Mei Lin felt an unprecedented warmth and sense of belonging, beginning to feel she was no longer an outsider.Zh: 当天晚上，灯笼节终于达到高潮。En: That night, the denglong Festival reached its climax.Zh: 满天灯笼徐徐升起，整个小镇被点亮。En: Lanterns slowly ascended into the sky, lighting up the entire town.Zh: 梁飞站在美琳身边，看着这美丽的景象，轻声说道：“真好，有你这样的伙伴。En: Standing beside Mei Lin, Liang Fei looked at the beautiful scene and softly said, "It's nice to have a partner like you."Zh: ”美琳笑着点头，递给他手机说：“我们留个联系吧。En: Mei Lin nodded with a smile and handed him her phone, saying, "Let's exchange contacts.Zh: 下次一起来参加。En: Next time, let's join together."Zh: ”灯笼升到夜空中，两人的心渐渐靠近。En: As the lanterns rose into the night sky, their hearts drew closer.Zh: 梁飞因为在美琳的鼓励下变得更开朗，而美琳也因为他的接纳而感到了温暖。En: Liang Fei became more outgoing with Mei Lin's encouragement, and Mei Lin felt warmth from his acceptance.Zh: 通过这次灯笼节，他们不仅实现了各自的小目标，更收获了一段珍贵的友情。En: Through this denglong Festival, they not only achieved their small individual goals but also gained a precious friendship.Zh: 在耀眼的灯光下，他们约定以后一起参与更多的活动。En: Under the dazzling lights, they agreed to participate in more activities together in the future.Zh: 这个冬天的灯笼节，成为小镇最温暖的记忆，也悄悄改变了梁飞和美琳的生活。En: This winter's denglong Festival became the town's warmest memory, quietly changing the lives of Liang Fei and Mei Lin.Zh: 两个曾经陌生的人，如今成为新朋友，共同期待未来的每一个节日。En: Two people who were once strangers have now become new friends, together looking forward to every future festival. Vocabulary Words:brilliantly: 辉煌bustling: 热闹非凡stands: 摊位aroma: 香甜anticipates: 期待gentle: 温和enthusiastic: 热心participating: 参与organizes: 张罗outgoing: 外向curious: 好奇integrate: 融入inevitably: 难免unfamiliar: 陌生awkward: 尴尬courage: 勇气recounted: 讲述origins: 由来relaxed: 放松unknowingly: 不知不觉shyness: 腼腆belonging: 归属感climax: 高潮ascended: 升起scene: 景象precious: 珍贵dazzling: 耀眼memory: 记忆strangers: 陌生encouragement: 鼓励
Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Finding Love: A Valentine's Wish from Amsterdam's Orphanage Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-02-13-23-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Het was een koude winterdag in Amsterdam.En: It was a cold winter day in Amsterdam.Nl: Sneeuw bedekte de ramen van het weeshuis en binnen was het warm en levendig.En: Snow covered the windows of the orphanage, and inside it was warm and lively.Nl: De kinderen maakten Valentijnsdecoraties.En: The children were making Valentine's decorations.Nl: De geur van koekjes vulde de lucht.En: The scent of cookies filled the air.Nl: Iedereen lachte en speelde.En: Everyone was laughing and playing.Nl: Maarten, een tienjarige jongen met grote blauwe ogen en een nieuwsgierige blik, keek door het raam naar buiten.En: Maarten, a ten-year-old boy with big blue eyes and a curious look, gazed outside through the window.Nl: Hij zag andere kinderen met hun ouders bloedrode rozen en ballonnen in de straten geven.En: He saw other children giving bright red roses and balloons to their parents in the streets.Nl: Maarten had maar één wens: een familie die van hem houdt.En: Maarten had only one wish: a family that loves him.Nl: Deze Valentijnsdag was anders.En: This Valentine's Day was different.Nl: Sofie en Jeroen, een vriendelijk uitziend stel, zouden het weeshuis bezoeken.En: Sofie and Jeroen, a kind-looking couple, were going to visit the orphanage.Nl: Maarten hoorde van de andere kinderen dat zij misschien een kind zouden adopteren.En: Maarten heard from the other children that they might adopt a child.Nl: Zijn hart klopte sneller.En: His heart beat faster.Nl: Hij wilde graag dat ze hem zouden kiezen.En: He hoped they would choose him.Nl: Maarten voelde zich echter onzeker.En: However, Maarten felt uncertain.Nl: Hoe kon hij opvallen tussen alle andere kinderen?En: How could he stand out among all the other children?Nl: Hij dacht na en besloot iets speciaals te doen.En: He thought about it and decided to do something special.Nl: Hij pakte wat papier en stiften en begon een Valentijnskaart te maken.En: He grabbed some paper and markers and began making a Valentine's card.Nl: Hij tekende een groot rood hart en schreef voorzichtig: "Lieve Sofie en Jeroen, ik wens een familie als jullie."En: He drew a big red heart and carefully wrote: "Dear Sofie and Jeroen, I wish for a family like you."Nl: Het moment van de waarheid kwam snel.En: The moment of truth came quickly.Nl: Sofie en Jeroen liepen door het weeshuis, stoppend bij elke groep kinderen.En: Sofie and Jeroen walked through the orphanage, stopping at each group of children.Nl: Ze lachten en praatten, maar Maarten durfde niet op hen af te stappen.En: They laughed and talked, but Maarten didn't dare approach them.Nl: De angst voor afwijzing hield hem in zijn schulp.En: The fear of rejection kept him in his shell.Nl: Uiteindelijk pakte Maarten zijn moed bij elkaar en liep naar hen toe.En: Finally, Maarten gathered his courage and walked over to them.Nl: Met een trillerige stem zei hij: "Deze is voor jullie."En: With a shaky voice, he said, "This is for you."Nl: Hij gaf hen de kaart.En: He handed them the card.Nl: Sofie en Jeroen namen de kaart aan en keken ernaar.En: Sofie and Jeroen took the card and looked at it.Nl: Hun ogen vulden zich met tranen van ontroering.En: Their eyes filled with tears of emotion.Nl: "Dank je, Maarten," zei Sofie zacht.En: "Thank you, Maarten," Sofie said softly.Nl: Jeroen legde een hand op Maartens schouder.En: Jeroen placed a hand on Maarten's shoulder.Nl: "Deze kaart betekent veel voor ons," voegde hij eraan toe.En: "This card means a lot to us," he added.Nl: Maarten voelde een warme gloed in zijn hart.En: Maarten felt a warm glow in his heart.Nl: Misschien, heel misschien, was er een kans op een familie.En: Maybe, just maybe, there was a chance for a family.Nl: Sofie en Jeroen beloofden hem vaker te bezoeken.En: Sofie and Jeroen promised to visit him more often.Nl: Maarten glimlachte, een glimlach die zijn hele gezicht verwarmde.En: Maarten smiled, a smile that warmed his entire face.Nl: Die avond, terwijl de sneeuw buiten bleef vallen, lag Maarten in bed en dacht aan de dag.En: That evening, while the snow continued to fall outside, Maarten lay in bed thinking about the day.Nl: Hij voelde zich blij en vol hoop.En: He felt happy and full of hope.Nl: Hij begreep nu dat eerlijkheid en liefde mogelijkheden konden openen.En: He now understood that honesty and love could open up possibilities.Nl: En met die gedachte viel hij in een diepe, rustige slaap, dromend van een warme toekomst vol liefde.En: And with that thought, he fell into a deep, peaceful sleep, dreaming of a warm future full of love. Vocabulary Words:cold: koudeorphanage: weeshuislively: levendigdecorations: decoratiesscent: geurcurious: nieuwsgierigegazed: keekballoons: ballonnenunusual: andersadopt: adopterenuncertain: onzekerstand out: opvallentremulous: trillerigerejection: afwijzingdare: durfdeshell: schulpcourage: moedemotion: ontroeringglow: gloedpromised: beloofdenwarmed: verwarmdepossibilities: mogelijkhedendeep: diepepeaceful: rustigefilled: vuldehonesty: eerlijkheidfuture: toekomstfull: volkind-looking: vriendelijk uitziendtruth: waarheid
Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Amidst Zoos and Shadows: A New Family Journey in Amsterdam Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-02-07-23-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De lucht boven Amsterdam was grijs.En: The sky above Amsterdam was gray.Nl: Er hing een lichte winterkou in de lucht.En: There was a slight winter chill in the air.Nl: Artis Royal Zoo was druk, gevuld met kinderen in dikke jassen, gezinnen en stelletjes hand in hand.En: Artis Royal Zoo was busy, filled with children in thick coats, families, and couples holding hands.Nl: Tussen hen liep Bram, met zijn ouders Sofie en Lotte.En: Among them walked Bram, with his parents Sofie and Lotte.Nl: Dit was hun eerste gezinsuitje sinds de scheiding.En: This was their first family outing since the divorce.Nl: Bram droeg een rode muts en hield de handen van zijn ouders stevig vast.En: Bram wore a red hat and held his parents' hands tight.Nl: Hij droomde van een dag vol vreugde, een dag waarop alles voelde als vroeger.En: He dreamed of a day full of joy, a day when everything felt like it used to.Nl: "Laten we naar de leeuwen gaan!"En: "Let's go see the lions!"Nl: riep hij enthousiast, maar zijn ogen zochten naar iets meer dan alleen dieren.En: he called out enthusiastically, but his eyes searched for more than just animals.Nl: Hij zocht glimlachjes, een gedeeld blik tussen zijn ouders, iets waardoor het gezin heel aanvoelde.En: He sought smiles, a shared glance between his parents, something that would make the family feel whole.Nl: Onderweg naar de leeuwenstop zag Bram dat Sofie en Lotte elkaar nauwelijks aankeken.En: On the way to the lions' area, Bram saw that Sofie and Lotte hardly looked at each other.Nl: Er was een onzichtbare spanning voelbaar.En: There was an invisible tension.Nl: "Misschien helpt een ijsje," dacht Bram, en hij stelde voor om hun favoriete smaken te halen.En: "Maybe an ice cream will help," thought Bram, and he suggested getting their favorite flavors.Nl: Ze stemden in, en voor een moment leek iedereen echt blij.En: They agreed, and for a moment, everyone seemed genuinely happy.Nl: De koude lucht maakte het ijs desalniettemin minder populair, en ze lachten samen over hun bevroren vingers.En: The cold air made the ice cream less popular, and they laughed together about their frozen fingers.Nl: Bij de pinguïns vroeg Bram om een foto.En: By the penguins, Bram asked for a photo.Nl: "Kunnen we er samen op?"En: "Can we be in it together?"Nl: Hij stond tussen hen in, voelde de warmte van hun nabijheid en hoopte dat de glimlach voor de camera oprecht was.En: He stood between them, felt the warmth of their closeness, and hoped that the smiles for the camera were genuine.Nl: Het hoogtepunt van de dag kwam bij het aquarium.En: The highlight of the day was at the aquarium.Nl: De rust van het blauw om hen heen en de sierlijk zwemmende vissen.En: The calm of the blue surroundings and the gracefully swimming fish.Nl: Plots stopte Bram bij de zeepaardjes.En: Suddenly, Bram stopped at the seahorses.Nl: Hij zag hoe ze dicht bij elkaar zwommen, als een paar dat nooit gescheiden werd.En: He saw how they swam close to each other, like a pair never separated.Nl: "Ik wil dat wij ook zo zijn," liet hij het ineens uitglijden, zijn stem vol verlangen en kwetsbaarheid.En: "I want us to be like that too," he suddenly let slip, his voice full of longing and vulnerability.Nl: Het was stil.En: It was silent.Nl: Het geluid van bubbels en stromend water vulde de ruimte.En: The sound of bubbles and flowing water filled the space.Nl: Sofie keek naar Lotte, en Lotte naar Bram.En: Sofie looked at Lotte, and Lotte at Bram.Nl: Sofie knielde neer en zei zachtjes, "Bram, we houden heel veel van je.En: Sofie knelt down and said softly, "Bram, we love you very much.Nl: En hoewel dingen anders zijn, blijft onze liefde hetzelfde."En: And although things are different, our love remains the same."Nl: Lotte knikte.En: Lotte nodded.Nl: "We zijn altijd een familie, op een nieuwe manier."En: "We are always a family, in a new way."Nl: De rest van de dag ging verder met meer dieren, meer gelach en zelfs met een speels sneeuwgevecht bij de uitgang van de zoo.En: The rest of the day went on with more animals, more laughter, and even a playful snowball fight at the zoo's exit.Nl: Bram voelde een verandering in zichzelf.En: Bram felt a change within himself.Nl: Zijn familie was anders, ja, maar er was nog steeds warmte, nog steeds liefde.En: His family was different, yes, but there was still warmth, still love.Nl: Toen de zon onderging en ze de dierentuin verlieten, keek Bram naar hun schaduwen die samen op de grond vielen, anders maar samen.En: As the sun set and they left the zoo, Bram looked at their shadows cast together on the ground, different but together.Nl: Hij glimlachte en wist dat hoewel de dingen veranderd waren, het oké was.En: He smiled and knew that although things had changed, it was okay.Nl: Samen hadden ze een goede dag gehad, en dat telde.En: Together they had had a good day, and that counted. 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Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Tea & Inspiration: A Winter's Tale of Connection and Creativity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-01-11-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 杭州的冬天寒冷而迷人，西湖旁的茶馆里却充满了暖意。En: Winter in Hangzhou is cold yet enchanting, but the teahouse by West Lake is full of warmth.Zh: 茶馆的木质装饰古色古香，窗外西湖的景色格外动人。En: The teahouse's wooden decor is quaintly traditional, and the view of West Lake outside the window is extraordinarily captivating.Zh: 在浓郁茶香和欢声笑语中，李伟坐在角落里，手握一杯热茶，眉头微皱。En: Amidst the rich aroma of tea and cheerful conversations, Li Wei sits in the corner, holding a cup of hot tea with a slight frown on his face.Zh: 李伟是一位画家，最近却没有灵感。En: Li Wei is a painter but has recently been lacking inspiration.Zh: 他努力想找到灵感，但似乎总是徒劳。En: He tries hard to find it, but it always seems to be in vain.Zh: 他喜欢这个茶馆，因为这里的气氛特殊，能够让他感到内心的宁静。En: He likes this teahouse because its special atmosphere gives him inner peace.Zh: 这时，梅琳走进茶馆，带着笑容和活力。En: At this moment, Mei Lin enters the teahouse, bringing with her a smile and energy.Zh: 她是个茶艺爱好者，经常尝试不同的茶。En: She is a tea enthusiast who often tries different kinds of tea.Zh: 这次她特地从北京回到杭州过春节，想要重新感受家乡的传统文化。En: This time, she especially returned from Beijing to Hangzhou for the Spring Festival to reconnect with her hometown's traditional culture.Zh: 陈老板看到梅琳，热情地招呼她进来。En: Chen boss, the owner, sees Mei Lin and enthusiastically invites her in.Zh: “梅琳，好久不见！En: "Mei Lin, long time no see!Zh: 快进来暖和暖和。En: Come in and warm up."Zh: ”梅琳点头微笑，找了个靠窗的座位，恰好就在李伟的桌子旁。En: Mei Lin nods and smiles, finding a seat by the window, coincidentally right next to Li Wei's table.Zh: 李伟看出梅琳对茶颇有研究，但因为性格内向，他犹豫了几分钟才开口。En: Li Wei notices that Mei Lin knows a lot about tea, but due to his introverted nature, he hesitates for a few minutes before speaking.Zh: “你好，我是李伟。En: "Hello, I'm Li Wei.Zh: 你也是喜欢茶吗？En: Do you also like tea?"Zh: ”梅琳转头，见一个腼腆的年轻男人在向她微笑。En: Mei Lin turns her head and sees a shy young man smiling at her.Zh: 她点点头说：“对，我非常喜欢茶。En: She nods and says, "Yes, I really like tea.Zh: 这家茶馆的茶很特别，每次回来我都来光顾。En: The tea in this teahouse is very special; I visit every time I come back."Zh: ”两人就这样聊开了。En: And with that, the two start chatting.Zh: 随着谈话的深入，李伟惊讶地发现，梅琳的故事中有着无穷的创意和灵感。En: As the conversation deepens, Li Wei is amazed to discover that Mei Lin's stories are full of creativity and inspiration.Zh: 她讲述着她在北京的生活、对茶的热爱以及对杭州的家乡情怀。En: She talks about her life in Beijing, her love for tea, and her affection for her hometown Hangzhou.Zh: 李伟慢慢地将这些话语融入到他的脑海中，转化为画布上的色彩和线条。En: Li Wei gradually integrates these stories into his mind, transforming them into colors and lines on his canvas.Zh: 春节临近，茶馆里愈发热闹。En: As Spring Festival approaches, the teahouse becomes increasingly lively.Zh: 梅琳原打算节后回北京继续工作，但她感受到和李伟之间的微妙变化，内心有了留下来的冲动。En: Mei Lin originally planned to return to Beijing after the festival to continue her work, but she feels a subtle change between her and Li Wei, giving her an impulse to stay.Zh: 终于，梅琳做出了一个决定。En: Finally, Mei Lin makes a decision.Zh: 她对李伟说：“也许我可以多留几天。En: She tells Li Wei, "Maybe I can stay a few more days.Zh: 杭州的冬天让我感到温暖，尤其是和你聊天让我对家乡有了新认识。En: The winter in Hangzhou makes me feel warm, especially our conversations, which have given me a new perspective on my hometown."Zh: ”李伟露出欣喜的笑容。En: Li Wei breaks into a delighted smile.Zh: “我也想让你看看我的新作品。En: "I'd also like to show you my new work.Zh: 你的故事让我得到了新的灵感。En: Your stories have given me new inspiration."Zh: ”两人心照不宣，心中都对未来充满了期待。En: The two understand each other without words, both looking forward to the future with anticipation.Zh: 在茶馆的温暖灯光下，李伟的画笔重新流畅起来，而梅琳则找到了一个让她愿意停留的理由。En: Under the warm lights of the teahouse, Li Wei's paintbrush flows smoothly once again, while Mei Lin finds a reason to linger.Zh: 茶香中，两颗心慢慢交织，杭州市的冬天显得不再寒冷。En: Among the tea's fragrance, two hearts slowly intertwine, making winter in Hangzhou no longer cold. Vocabulary Words:enchanting: 迷人quaintly: 古色古香extraordinarily: 格外captivating: 动人aroma: 茶香introspection: 内向hesitates: 犹豫introverted: 内向creative: 创意enthusiast: 爱好者reconnect: 重新感受enthusiastically: 热情地delighted: 欣喜transforming: 转化integrates: 融入subtle: 微妙coincidentally: 恰好story-telling: 讲述perspective: 认识anticipation: 期待fragrance: 香intertwine: 交织inspiration: 灵感vivid: 生动depict: 描述compelling: 引人入胜frown: 皱眉energy: 活力atmosphere: 气氛lively: 热闹
Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Finding Home: Love and Tradition in a Mountain Village Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-01-11-08-38-19-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 村子四面环山，冬天的冷风总是从山上吹来，带来一片清冷。En: The village is surrounded by mountains, and in winter, the cold wind always blows down from the mountains, bringing a chill.Zh: 红灯笼高高挂起，把整个村子装点得喜气洋洋，准备迎接即将到来的春节。En: Red lanterns are hung high, decorating the entire village with a festive atmosphere as they prepare to welcome the upcoming Spring Festival.Zh: 这里的人们正忙着布置村里的广场，准备一场盛大的春节庆典。En: The people here are busy arranging the village square in preparation for a grand Spring Festival celebration.Zh: 玲是一个安静思考的年轻人。En: Ling is a quiet and thoughtful young person.Zh: 他刚从城市学习回来，心里渴望一个可以属于他的地方。En: Having just returned from studying in the city, he longs for a place he can belong to.Zh: 但在这山村，他总觉得像个局外人。En: Yet, in this mountain village, he always feels like an outsider.Zh: 梅，是一位热情的女子，她深爱着村子的传统，想通过这次节日将她已逝祖母的遗产发扬光大。En: Mei is a passionate woman who deeply loves the village's traditions and wants to honor her late grandmother's legacy through this festival.Zh: 这一天，玲走过村子，看见梅在广场忙碌。En: One day, Ling walked through the village and saw Mei busy in the square.Zh: 梅正在和村人协调装饰，非常忙碌。En: Mei was coordinating decorations with the villagers and was very busy.Zh: 见玲站在不远处，她脸上露出微笑：“玲，你回来得正好，可以帮忙吗？”En: Seeing Ling standing not far away, she smiled and said, "Ling, you're back just in time. Can you help us?"Zh: 玲犹豫一会儿，点了点头。En: Ling hesitated for a moment and then nodded.Zh: 他开始帮忙挂灯笼，尽管一开始并不熟练，但他努力去尽力而为。En: He began helping to hang lanterns.Zh: 尽管一开始并不熟练，但他努力去尽力而为。En: Although he wasn't very skilled at first, he tried his best.Zh: 村里的朋友建一直在观察着这一切。En: Their mutual friend, Jian, was observing everything.Zh: 建是他们俩个的好友，常在他们之间调和空气。En: Jian was a friend of both and often helped to balance the air between them.Zh: 他知道玲的内心，也了解梅的期望。En: He understood Ling's inner world and knew Mei's aspirations.Zh: 日子一天天过去，梅渐渐感到压力，庆典的筹备让她疲惫不堪。En: As days passed, Mei began to feel the pressure, becoming exhausted from the festival preparations.Zh: 建看出了她的烦恼，提议把一部分任务交给其他村人，梅终于同意了。En: Jian noticed her distress and suggested delegating some tasks to other villagers, and Mei finally agreed.Zh: 这样一来，她能有更多时间与玲接触。En: This way, she could have more time to spend with Ling.Zh: 除夕夜，村子沉浸在灯光与烟火之中。En: On New Year's Eve, the village was immersed in lights and fireworks.Zh: 玲和梅一起坐在挂满红灯笼的树下。En: Ling and Mei sat together under a tree adorned with red lanterns.Zh: 周围是喜庆的欢笑声和炮竹的轰鸣。En: Surrounding them were the joyous sounds of laughter and the booming of firecrackers.Zh: 梅轻声说：“谢谢你，玲。你的帮助让我感觉轻松很多。”En: Mei said softly, "Thank you, Ling. Your help has made things much easier for me."Zh: 玲终于开口，分享了他内心深处的感受：“刚回来时，我觉得自己像个外人。现在，我觉得这里有了我的一部分，也是因为你。”En: Ling finally spoke, sharing his deepest feelings: "When I first came back, I felt like an outsider. Now, I feel like a part of this place, thanks to you."Zh: 梅笑了，心中温暖。En: Mei smiled, warmth filling her heart.Zh: 她轻声说道：“你在这里是我的伙伴，不仅是为了这个节日，更是因为我们都爱这个村子。”En: She softly said, "You're my partner here, not only for this festival but because we both love this village."Zh: 当夜色渐深，烟花在天空中绽放，光芒把他们的脸庞映得清晰。En: As the night deepened, fireworks blossomed in the sky, illuminating their faces.Zh: 他们的心也在这一刻贴近，不再有所保留。En: Their hearts drew close at this moment, leaving nothing unsaid.Zh: 春节庆典圆满结束，梅成功地继承了祖母的遗愿，村里的每个人都感受到了浓烈的节日气氛。En: The Spring Festival celebration ended successfully, and Mei fulfilled her grandmother's wish.Zh: 村里的每个人都感受到了浓烈的节日气氛。En: Everyone in the village felt the intense festive spirit.Zh: 而玲终于找到家一样的感觉，在这个小山村中，他找到属于自己的位置。En: And Ling finally found a sense of belonging, finding his place in this small mountain village. Vocabulary Words:surrounded: 环山chill: 清冷festive: 喜气洋洋atmosphere: 气氛arranging: 布置grand: 盛大的celebration: 庆典thoughtful: 思考belong: 属于outsider: 局外人passionate: 热情legacy: 遗产coordinating: 协调observing: 观察balance: 调和aspirations: 期望exhausted: 疲惫distress: 烦恼delegating: 交给immersed: 沉浸adorned: 挂满laughter: 欢笑firecrackers: 炮竹illuminating: 映得fulfill: 继承intense: 浓烈belonging: 位置deepened: 渐深blossomed: 绽放unspoken: 不再有所保留
Fluent Fiction - Dutch: The Hunt for Grandma Maartje's Missing Christmas Brooch Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2024-12-17-08-38-20-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De sneeuw viel zachtjes neer op de straten van Amsterdam.En: The snow gently fell on the streets of Amsterdam.Nl: Kerstlampjes twinkelden in de bomen langs de grachten.En: Christmas lights twinkled in the trees along the canals.Nl: De geur van verse koffie en speculaas vulde de lucht in het gezellige koffiehuisje aan de Prinsengracht.En: The scent of fresh coffee and speculaas filled the air in the cozy coffee shop on the Prinsengracht.Nl: Binnen was het warm en druk met mensen die hun kerstinkopen deden.En: Inside, it was warm and busy with people doing their Christmas shopping.Nl: Sanne zat aan een tafeltje bij het raam, haar gedachten gericht op een belangrijk probleem.En: Sanne sat at a table by the window, her thoughts focused on an important problem.Nl: Het was twee dagen voor Kerst en de broche van oma Maartje was verdwenen.En: It was two days before Christmas and Grandma Maartje's brooch was missing.Nl: Sanne was vastberaden.En: Sanne was determined.Nl: Ze moest de broche vinden voordat de familie bij elkaar zou komen voor het kerstdiner.En: She had to find the brooch before the family gathered for the Christmas dinner.Nl: De broche, een prachtig zilveren sieraad met een blauwe steen, was al generaties lang in de familie.En: The brooch, a beautiful silver piece with a blue stone, had been in the family for generations.Nl: Oma Maartje zei dat ze het de vorige week nog in dit koffiehuis had gedragen.En: Grandma Maartje said she had worn it in this coffee shop the previous week.Nl: Maar sindsdien was het spoorloos verdwenen.En: But since then, it had disappeared without a trace.Nl: Joris, Sanne's broer, zat naast haar aan tafel.En: Joris, Sanne's brother, sat next to her at the table.Nl: Hij was nuchter en geloofde er niet in dat Sanne de broche ooit zou vinden.En: He was pragmatic and didn't believe that Sanne would ever find the brooch.Nl: “Het is weg, Sanne.En: "It's gone, Sanne.Nl: We moeten verder en oma een ander cadeau geven,” zei hij sceptisch en nam een slok van zijn koffie.En: We need to move on and give Grandma another gift," he said skeptically, taking a sip of his coffee.Nl: Oma Maartje keek verdrietig naar haar lege schotel.En: Grandma Maartje looked sadly at her empty plate.Nl: Hoewel ze soms dingen vergat, wist Sanne zeker dat oma zich dit goed herinnerde.En: Although she sometimes forgot things, Sanne was sure that Grandma remembered this well.Nl: Sanne voelde de druk van de verwachtingen.En: Sanne felt the pressure of expectations.Nl: Ze wilde haar familie gelukkig zien, vooral tijdens Kerst.En: She wanted to see her family happy, especially during Christmas.Nl: Vastbesloten om het niet op te geven, besloot Sanne om de stappen van oma Maartje te volgen.En: Determined not to give up, Sanne decided to retrace Grandma Maartje's steps.Nl: Ze herinnerde zich dat oma haar verteld had waar ze overal was geweest in de koffiebar.En: She remembered that Grandma had told her where she had been in the coffee shop.Nl: Misschien lag de broche ergens verborgen, waar niemand aan dacht om te kijken.En: Perhaps the brooch was hidden somewhere, where no one thought to look.Nl: Sanne stond op en liep door het koffiehuis.En: Sanne stood up and walked through the coffee shop.Nl: Ze begroette de barista met een vriendelijke glimlach en vroeg of ze in de ruimte waar gevonden voorwerpen werden bewaard mocht kijken.En: She greeted the barista with a friendly smile and asked if she could look in the lost and found area.Nl: De barista wees naar een hoek bij de toonbank, waar een kleine doos stond.En: The barista pointed to a corner by the counter, where a small box stood.Nl: Met kloppend hart opende Sanne de doos.En: With a pounding heart, Sanne opened the box.Nl: Naast een paar handschoenen en een sjaal, zag Sanne de broche glinsteren in het zachte licht van de kerstversiering.En: Next to a pair of gloves and a scarf, she saw the brooch glistening in the soft light of the Christmas decorations.Nl: Haar hart maakte een sprongetje van vreugde.En: Her heart leapt with joy.Nl: Ze had het gevonden!En: She had found it!Nl: Net op dat moment stapte Joris naar voren.En: Just at that moment, Joris stepped forward.Nl: Hij fronste zijn wenkbrauwen.En: He frowned.Nl: “Is dit het dan?En: “Is this it then?Nl: Hoe kan dat nou?” vroeg hij luid.En: How is that possible?” he asked loudly.Nl: Andere gasten in het koffiehuis keken nieuwsgierig op naar wat er gebeurde.En: Other guests in the coffee shop looked up curiously to see what was happening.Nl: Sanne wilde de vrede bewaren en glimlachte naar Joris.En: Sanne wanted to keep the peace and smiled at Joris.Nl: “Ja, dit is het.En: “Yes, this is it.Nl: Ik wist dat oma gelijk had,” zei ze zachtjes.En: I knew Grandma was right,” she said softly.Nl: Ze hoopte dat Joris zou begrijpen hoe belangrijk dit was.En: She hoped that Joris would understand how important this was.Nl: Joris zuchtte, zijn schouders verzachtten.En: Joris sighed, his shoulders relaxing.Nl: “Oke, Sanne.En: “Okay, Sanne.Nl: Jij had gelijk.En: You were right.Nl: Het spijt me dat ik aan je twijfelde,” zei hij en gaf haar een knuffel.En: I'm sorry I doubted you,” he said, giving her a hug.Nl: Met de broche weer veilig in de handen van oma Maartje waren de familieleden gelukkig verenigd.En: With the brooch safely back in Grandma Maartje's hands, the family members happily reunited.Nl: Ze verlieten het koffiehuis, hun hart gevuld met warmte en liefde.En: They left the coffee shop, their hearts filled with warmth and love.Nl: Voor even vergeten ze de kou buiten.En: For a moment, they forgot the cold outside.Nl: Het was een moment van saamhorigheid dat hen allen zou bijblijven en de betekenis van kerst versterkte.En: It was a moment of togetherness that would stay with them and amplified the meaning of Christmas.Nl: Sanne leerde dat het mogelijk was om tradities te beschermen zonder zichzelf te verliezen.En: Sanne learned that it was possible to protect traditions without losing herself.Nl: En Joris leerde de waarde van familietradities opnieuw te waarderen.En: And Joris relearned the value of family traditions.Nl: Samen liepen ze naar huis, het begin van een fijne Kerst tegemoet.En: Together, they walked home, looking forward to the start of a lovely Christmas. Vocabulary Words:gently: zachtjesscent: geurcozy: gezelligefocused: gerichtdetermined: vastberadengenerations: generatiesdisappeared: verdwenenpragmatic: nuchterskeptically: sceptischplate: schotelexpectations: verwachtingenretrace: volgenhidden: verborgenpounding: kloppendcuriously: nieuwsgierigfrowned: fronstehappily: gelukkigreunited: verenigdwarmth: warmtetogetherness: saamhorigheidamplified: versterktetraditions: traditiesprotect: beschermenlosing: verliezenrelearned: leerde opnieuwvalue: waardelovely: fijnebrooch: brochetrace: spoorloosgathered: bij elkaar zou komen
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