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Fluent Fiction - Catalan: A Christmas Adventure: From Orphanage Dreams to Barcelona Lights Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-12-18-08-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Al racó del barri, hi havia un orfenat petit però acollidor.En: In the corner of the neighborhood, there was a small yet welcoming orphanage.Ca: Les parets eren de color ivori i les finestres portaven cortines de quadres blaus i blancs, que movien suaument amb el vent d'hivern.En: The walls were ivory colored, and the windows had blue and white checkered curtains that moved gently with the winter wind.Ca: A dins, els nens estaven plens d'energia i idees, sempre buscant la propera aventura.En: Inside, the children were full of energy and ideas, always seeking the next adventure.Ca: Un matí fred de desembre, l'Adrià es va despertar amb un somni a la seva ment.En: One cold December morning, Adrià woke up with a dream in his mind.Ca: Volia portar la Júlia i el Nil a veure els mercats de Nadal de Barcelona.En: He wanted to take Júlia and Nil to see the Christmas markets of Barcelona.Ca: L'orfenat no tenia gaires recursos, però ell creia que amb esforç i determinació, podien aconseguir-ho.En: The orphanage didn't have many resources, but he believed that with effort and determination, they could make it happen.Ca: "Aquesta vegada serà diferent," va dir a la Júlia mentre ella l'ajudava a posar els abrics als més petits.En: "This time will be different," he said to Júlia as she helped him put coats on the little ones.Ca: "Veurem les llums, escoltarem les nadales, i potser podrem menjar una mica de turró.En: "We will see the lights, listen to the carols, and perhaps we can eat a bit of turró."Ca: "Els ulls de la Júlia brillaven.En: Júlia's eyes sparkled.Ca: "Vull veure l'arbre gran de la plaça," va dir, imaginant-se les llums com estrelles.En: "I want to see the big tree in the square," she said, imagining the lights like stars.Ca: En Nil, mentre jugava a fer equilibris sobre tot el que trobava, va cridar: "Serà una aventura espectacular!En: Nil, while playing balance games on everything he found, shouted, "It will be a spectacular adventure!"Ca: " L'Adrià va mirar el Nil amb una barreja d'afecte i preocupació.En: Adrià looked at Nil with a mix of affection and concern.Ca: Sempre estava preparat per salvar el Nil dels seus embolics.En: He was always ready to save Nil from his scrapes.Ca: L'Adrià va començar a treballar més hores al jardí i la cuina de l'orfenat.En: Adrià began working more hours in the garden and the kitchen of the orphanage.Ca: Plegava roba, fregava pisos i organitzava els joguets trencats, sempre pensant en els nens i en el seu desig de Nadal.En: He folded clothes, scrubbed floors, and organized the broken toys, always thinking about the children and their Christmas wish.Ca: La mestra, la Senyora Montse, li va donar algunes monedes pel seu esforç addicional, cosa que el va fer somriure.En: The teacher, Mrs. Montse, gave him some coins for his additional effort, which made him smile.Ca: Però un dia, quan estaven preparant un petit mercat al pati per recaptar fons, en Nil, emocionat, va escalar l'arbre perquè volia penjar una estrella de paper al lloc més alt.En: But one day, while they were preparing a small market in the yard to raise funds, Nil, excited, climbed the tree because he wanted to hang a paper star at the highest point.Ca: L'arbre, sec i fràgil, va començar a trontollar i, abans que ningú pogués reaccionar, es va sentir un gran cruixit.En: The tree, dry and fragile, began to wobble, and before anyone could react, there was a loud crack.Ca: L'Adrià, que es trobava a prop, va córrer cap a en Nil, just a temps per subjectar-lo abans que caigués.En: Adrià, who was nearby, ran to Nil just in time to catch him before he fell.Ca: El cor se li anava disparat.En: His heart was racing.Ca: Els altres nens van cridar, però la Senyora Montse va mantenir la calma.En: The other children screamed, but Mrs. Montse remained calm.Ca: "Per sort, el Nil i l'Adrià estan bé," va dir, "Ara, hem de continuar amb el nostre pla.En: "Luckily, Nil and Adrià are okay," she said, "Now, we have to continue with our plan."Ca: "Finalment, el treball dur de l'Adrià i la paciència de tots van fer possible el viatge.En: Finally, Adrià's hard work and everyone's patience made the trip possible.Ca: Quan van arribar als mercats de Nadal, els ulls de la Júlia s'allargaven amb meravella.En: When they arrived at the Christmas markets, Júlia's eyes widened with wonder.Ca: Els sons de les nadales omplien l'aire, i el color dels llums semblava atrapar-los en un conte de fades.En: The sounds of carols filled the air, and the color of the lights seemed to capture them in a fairy tale.Ca: En Nil estava més tranquil, agafant la mà de l'Adrià i aprenent a gaudir amb més calma.En: Nil was calmer, holding Adrià's hand and learning to enjoy things more peacefully.Ca: Després d'una llarga jornada plena de màgia i rialles, van tornar a l'orfenat amb el cor ple.En: After a long day full of magic and laughter, they returned to the orphanage with their hearts full.Ca: Aquella nit, mentre el vent fred xiulava fora, van somiar noves aventures.En: That night, while the cold wind howled outside, they dreamed of new adventures.Ca: La Júlia es va sentir més segur de si mateixa i va saber que era important.En: Júlia felt more self-assured and knew that she was important.Ca: En Nil va aprendre que de vegades és millor escoltar abans d'actuar.En: Nil learned that sometimes it is better to listen before acting.Ca: I l'Adrià va comprendre que l'esperança és un poder magnífic que pot fer realitat els somnis.En: And Adrià realized that hope is a magnificent power that can make dreams come true.Ca: La màgia de Nadal havia deixat una empremta en els tres.En: The magic of Christmas had left an imprint on the three of them.Ca: I així, l'orfenat va seguir sent un lloc de somnis compartits i esperances renovades.En: And so, the orphanage continued to be a place of shared dreams and renewed hopes. Vocabulary Words:orphanage: l'orfenatneighborhood: el barriwindow: la finestracurtain: la cortinaadventure: l'aventuramarket: el mercatresource: el recursdetermination: la determinaciócoat: l'abrictree: l'arbresquare: la plaçabalance: l'equilibriscrape: l'embolicgarden: el jardíkitchen: la cuinateacher: la mestracoin: la monedaeffort: l'esforçfund: el fonsyard: el patistar: l'estrellacrack: el cruixitheart: el corplan: el plapatience: la paciènciajourney: la jornadawonder: la meravellacalm: la calmamagic: la màgiahope: l'esperança

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Love on Ice: An Unforgettable First Date in Oslo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-12-17-23-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Det var vinter i Oslo, og julemarkedet i byen var i full gang.En: It was winter in Oslo, and the Christmas market in the city was in full swing.No: Lysene glitret i trærne, og luften var fylt med duften av gløgg og pepperkaker.En: Lights glittered in the trees, and the air was filled with the scent of gløgg and pepperkaker.No: Svennegrannene var kledd i snø, og markedet var travelt med glade mennesker i hver krok.En: The fir trees were dressed in snow, and the market was bustling with happy people in every corner.No: Sverre sto nervøst ved inngangen til markedet.En: Sverre stood nervously at the entrance to the market.No: Han hadde på seg en stor blå skjerf og tykk vinterjakke.En: He was wearing a large blue scarf and a thick winter jacket.No: Han ventet på Ingrid.En: He was waiting for Ingrid.No: Det var første date, og han var bekymret for å gjøre et godt inntrykk.En: It was their first date, and he was worried about making a good impression.No: Ingrid, derimot, var kjent for sin utstråling og glede over julesesongen, og Sverre håpet at han kunne dele denne dagen med henne.En: Ingrid, on the other hand, was known for her radiance and joy during the Christmas season, and Sverre hoped he could share this day with her.No: Ingrid dukket opp med et smil som lyste sterkere enn julelysene.En: Ingrid appeared with a smile that shone brighter than the Christmas lights.No: "Hei, Sverre!En: "Hi, Sverre!"No: " sa hun og ga ham en varm klem.En: she said and gave him a warm hug.No: Sverre smilte sjenert tilbake.En: Sverre smiled shyly back.No: De begynte å gå rundt på markedet, omgitt av lukten av kanel og musikken fra julekarol.En: They began to walk around the market, surrounded by the smell of cinnamon and the music from Christmas carols.No: Men folkemengden gjorde det vanskelig for Sverre å finne ordene han ønsket å si.En: But the crowd made it difficult for Sverre to find the words he wanted to say.No: Han tenkte på hvordan han kunne bryte isen.En: He thought about how he could break the ice.No: Plutselig fikk han en idé.En: Suddenly, he got an idea.No: "Hva med en varm drikke, Ingrid?En: "How about a warm drink, Ingrid?"No: " spurte Sverre.En: asked Sverre.No: Ingrid nikket entusiastisk.En: Ingrid nodded enthusiastically.No: De fant en bod som solgte varm eplecider og gløgg.En: They found a stall that sold warm apple cider and gløgg.No: Drikken var søt og krydret, og det var akkurat det Sverre trengte.En: The drink was sweet and spiced, and it was just what Sverre needed.No: "Det er et skøytebane i nærheten.En: "There's a skating rink nearby.No: Vil du prøve?En: Want to try?"No: " foreslo Sverre nervøst.En: suggested Sverre nervously.No: Ingrid lo muntert.En: Ingrid laughed cheerfully.No: "Ja, det høres gøy ut!En: "Yes, that sounds fun!"No: " sa hun.En: she said.No: På skøytebanen møttes de av lyden av latter og skøyter som skrapet mot isen.En: At the rink, they were met by the sound of laughter and skates scraping against the ice.No: Sverre var ikke en ekspert på skøyter, men Ingrid hadde en avslappet holdning som fikk ham til å føle seg litt mer komfortabel.En: Sverre was not an expert skater, but Ingrid had a relaxed demeanor that made him feel a bit more comfortable.No: De holdt hender for balanse mens de skled over isen.En: They held hands for balance as they glided across the ice.No: Plutselig snublet Sverre og mistet balansen, men før han falt, grep Ingrid ham raskt.En: Suddenly, Sverre stumbled and lost his balance, but before he fell, Ingrid quickly caught him.No: De brast ut i latter, omgitt av den varme gløden av juletrelysene rundt banen.En: They burst into laughter, surrounded by the warm glow of the Christmas tree lights around the rink.No: I det øyeblikket følte Sverre at nervene hans forsvant.En: In that moment, Sverre felt his nerves disappear.No: De lo sammen og fortsatte å skøyte, mer knyttet enn før.En: They laughed together and continued skating, more connected than before.No: Etter skøytingen satte de seg ned ved en benk med to kopper varm kakao.En: After skating, they sat down on a bench with two cups of hot cocoa.No: De snakket om alt og ingenting, delte historier om barndomsminner og fremtidsdrømmer.En: They talked about everything and nothing, sharing stories of childhood memories and future dreams.No: Sverre oppdaget at han var mer avslappet, mer åpen enn noensinne.En: Sverre discovered that he was more relaxed, more open than ever before.No: Han innså at han ikke trengte å være noen andre enn seg selv.En: He realized he didn't need to be anyone other than himself.No: Som kvelden mørknet og lysene glitret rundt dem, visste Sverre at denne dagen kanskje var starten på noe spesielt.En: As the evening darkened and the lights glittered around them, Sverre knew this day might be the start of something special.No: Han hadde brutt redselen og hadde funnet en varm forbindelse med Ingrid.En: He had overcome his fears and had found a warm connection with Ingrid.No: Vinterkulden kunne ikke røre det som hadde begynt å spire mellom dem.En: The winter cold could not touch what had begun to blossom between them. Vocabulary Words:winter: vintermarket: markedetglittered: glitretscent: duftenfir trees: svennegrannenedressed: kleddbustling: traveltnervously: nervøstimpression: inntrykkradiance: utstrålingappeared: dukket oppshone: lysteshyly: sjenertsurrounded: omgittcarols: julekarolcrowd: folkemengdenspiced: krydretrink: skøytebanelaughed: locheerfully: muntertexpert: ekspertdemeanor: holdningbalance: balansestumbled: snubletburst: brastglow: glødenconnected: knyttetbench: benkrelaxed: avslappetblossom: spire

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Mending Hearts on the Frozen Shores of Balaton Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-12-15-08-38-20-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A Balaton jegén csillogott a téli nap, körülötte hóborította lejtők és kedélyes kis kabinok álltak az ünnepi hangulat fényében.En: The winter sun shimmered on the ice of Balaton, surrounded by snow-covered slopes and cheerful little cabins in the festive atmosphere.Hu: Gábor a parton állt, kezében vastag sálat tekergetett.En: Gábor stood on the shore, twisting a thick scarf in his hands.Hu: Az utóbbi napokban sokat töprengett.En: In recent days, he had been pondering a lot.Hu: Valahogy el kellett számolnia a Katalinnal történt veszekedéssel, ami azóta nyomasztotta.En: He somehow had to come to terms with the argument that happened with Katalin, which had been weighing on him ever since.Hu: Az osztálytársaival töltötte az ünnepeket, de mégsem érezte magát igazán közel senkihez.En: He spent the holidays with his classmates, yet he didn't feel truly close to anyone.Hu: Ahogy merengett, András, a csoport legenergikusabb tagja, közeledett felé.En: As he was lost in thought, András, the most energetic member of the group, approached him.Hu: "Gábor, jössz velünk korcsolyázni?En: "Gábor, are you coming to skate with us?"Hu: " - kérdezte András vidáman.En: András asked cheerfully.Hu: Gábor hezitált, de az emlékek Katalinnal gyötrőbbek voltak, mint hogy a parton maradjon.En: Gábor hesitated, but the memories with Katalin were more tormenting than staying on the shore.Hu: "Igen, csatlakozom," felelte végül.En: "Yes, I'll join," he finally replied.Hu: András vidáman mosolygott, mintha csak érezte volna a változás Gáborban.En: András smiled brightly, as if he sensed the change in Gábor.Hu: Beszálltak a kölcsönző kabinba.En: They stepped into the rental cabin.Hu: Kiderült, hogy Katalin is ott van.En: It turned out Katalin was there too.Hu: Szavait halkan mormolta a barátnőjével, de Gábor előtt a köd átlátszóbbá vált.En: She murmured softly to her friend, but to Gábor, the fog became clearer.Hu: Jelenlétében könnyebbnek tűnt minden nehéz pillanat.En: In her presence, every difficult moment seemed lighter.Hu: A befagyott tó felé közeledve Gábor szorosan megfogta Katalin kezét.En: As they approached the frozen lake, Gábor held Katalin's hand tightly.Hu: Katalin csak egy pillanatra nézett rá, majd megragadta a jégkorcsolyát is, és elindultak.En: Katalin looked at him for just a moment, then grabbed her ice skates as well, and they set off.Hu: Az első percek csendjét csak a korcsolyák surrogása törte meg.En: The only sound breaking the silence of the first few minutes was the swish of the skates.Hu: Mikor már messze jártak a parttól, Katalin megállt, és feszülten Gáborra nézett.En: When they were far from the shore, Katalin stopped and looked at Gábor tensely.Hu: "Még mindig haragszom rád," mondta Katalin.En: "I'm still angry with you," Katalin said.Hu: A jeges levegő titokzatos terhei alatt megremegett Gábor hangja.En: Under the mysterious burdens of the icy air, Gábor's voice trembled.Hu: "Én is hibás vagyok," válaszolta őszintén.En: "I'm at fault too," he replied honestly.Hu: A beszélgetésük alatt a jég kezdett recsegni körülöttük, feszülten figyelve a másik arcába suttogtak.En: During their conversation, the ice began to crack around them.Hu: András közeledett feléjük, és egy csendes, támogató kézmozdulattal arra ösztönözte őket, hogy álljanak egymás mellé.En: Whispering tensely while looking into each other's faces, András approached them and, with a quiet, supportive hand gesture, encouraged them to stand next to each other.Hu: "Ne hagyjátok, hogy megfagyjon a barátságotok," mondta mosolyogva.En: "Don't let your friendship freeze over," he said with a smile.Hu: Ez az egyszerű gesztus megtörte a jeget köztük.En: This simple gesture broke the ice between them.Hu: Gábor és Katalin bocsánatkéréssel ölelték át egymást, a jég pedig, mintha a mosolyok melege feloldotta volna, újra szilárddá vált alattuk.En: Gábor and Katalin embraced each other in apology, and the ice, as if melted by the warmth of their smiles, became firm again under them.Hu: A többiek velük nevettek, a part közelébe csúszkáltak vissza.En: The others laughed with them, as they skated back closer to the shore.Hu: Ahogy a délutánt beborította a naplemente narancsos színe, Gábor rájött, hogy a barátság a nyíltságra és a megértésre épül.En: As the afternoon was enveloped in the orange hues of the sunset, Gábor realized that friendship is built on openness and understanding.Hu: A hóesés tompán hullott, de a Balaton partja tele volt élettel és melegséggel, ami nem csak a karácsony miatt volt, hanem a közös élmények ereje miatt is, ami újra összekötötte őket.En: The snowfall fell softly, but the shore of Balaton was full of life and warmth, which was not just because of Christmas, but also because of the power of shared experiences that reconnected them. Vocabulary Words:shimmered: csillogottslope: lejtőcheerful: kedélyespondering: töprengenitormenting: gyötrőhesitated: hezitáltmurmured: mormoltarental cabin: kölcsönző kabinswish: surrogástensely: feszültenmysterious: titokzatostrembled: megremegettfault: hibáscrack: recsegsupportive: támogatógesture: gesztusapology: bocsánatembraced: átöleltékhues: színeksunset: naplementeopenness: nyíltságunderstanding: megértésenveloped: beborítottsnowfall: hóesésshore: partburdens: terhekweighing: nyomasztottafog: ködfirm: szilárdreconnected: összekötötte

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Snowy Roads to a Heartwarming Holiday Hospitality Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-12-15-23-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A havas táj csendes volt és békés, amikor László, Judit és Katalin útnak indultak a magyar vidéken.En: The snowy landscape was quiet and peaceful as László, Judit, and Katalin set off through the Hungarian countryside.Hu: Az autó melegen dorombolt, mint egy elégedett macska, a három barát pedig tele volt izgalommal az ünnepi utazás miatt.En: The car purred warmly like a contented cat, and the three friends were filled with excitement for the festive journey.Hu: A karácsonyi fények vidáman pislogtak a falvakon keresztül, és mindenhol meg lehetett látni a szikrázó hópelyheket, amint lassan ereszkedtek alá a földre.En: Christmas lights twinkled cheerfully through the villages, and everywhere you could see the sparkling snowflakes slowly descending to the ground.Hu: Ahogy közeledtek a következő faluhoz, Judit hirtelen összehúzta magát az ülésén.En: As they approached the next village, Judit suddenly huddled on her seat.Hu: László rögtön észrevette, hogy valami nem stimmel.En: László immediately noticed that something was wrong.Hu: "Jól vagy, Judit?En: "Are you okay, Judit?"Hu: " kérdezte aggódva.En: he asked worriedly.Hu: Judit elmosolyodott, bár gyenge volt.En: Judit smiled weakly.Hu: "Csak egy kis fejfájás, semmi komoly," válaszolta, de László érezte, hogy ez több annál.En: "Just a little headache, nothing serious," she replied, but László sensed it was more than that.Hu: Katalin, aki mellettük ült, azonnal elővette a telefonját, hogy megnézze a közeli orvosi rendelőket.En: Katalin, who was sitting beside them, immediately took out her phone to check for nearby medical clinics.Hu: Az út jeges volt, és a hó egyre sűrűbben hullott, ami megnehezítette az előrehaladást.En: The road was icy, and the snow was falling more densely, making progress difficult.Hu: "László, nézzük meg a következő falut.En: "László, let's check the next village.Hu: Talán van ott orvos, aki segíthet," javasolta Katalin.En: Maybe there's a doctor there who can help," suggested Katalin.Hu: László bólintott és meghozta a döntést.En: László nodded and made the decision.Hu: Tudta, hogy kockázatos a viharos időben letérni az útról, de Judit állapota fontosabb volt.En: He knew it was risky to stray from the road in the stormy weather, but Judit's condition was more important.Hu: A kis falu, ahová tartottak, csak pár kilométerre volt tőlük, de a hóesés jelentősen lelassította őket.En: The small village they were heading to was only a few kilometers away, but the snowfall significantly slowed them down.Hu: Az autó motorja küzdött a csúszós és lefagyott úton.En: The car's engine struggled on the slippery and frozen road.Hu: Végül elértek a falu szélén álló kis orvosi rendelőhöz.En: Finally, they reached the small medical clinic on the edge of the village.Hu: Az épület előtt alig volt hely a parkolásra, de szerencsére László sikerült letennie az autót.En: There was hardly any space to park in front of the building, but fortunately, László managed to park the car.Hu: Judit már nagyon gyengének tűnt, amikor kiszálltak.En: Judit looked very weak as they got out.Hu: A rendelő zárva volt, és László az ajtóra kopogott.En: The clinic was closed, and László knocked on the door.Hu: Végül a faluból előbukkant egy idősebb úr, aki a falu orvosa volt.En: Eventually, an older gentleman appeared from the village, who was the village doctor.Hu: László kérte, hogy segítsen rajtuk.En: László asked for his help.Hu: Az orvos először vonakodott, mert karácsony este volt, de látva Judit állapotát, kinyitotta az ajtót.En: The doctor hesitated at first because it was Christmas Eve, but seeing Judit's condition, he opened the door.Hu: „Jó, gyertek beljebb, megvizsgálom” - mondta végül.En: “Alright, come in, I'll examine you,” he finally said.Hu: A barátokat melegség ölelte körül a klinikán, és az orvos alaposan megvizsgálta Juditot.En: Warmth enveloped the friends inside the clinic, and the doctor thoroughly examined Judit.Hu: Hálásan figyeltek, ahogy az orvos gyors intézkedései nyomán Judit kezdett jobban lenni.En: They watched gratefully as Judit started feeling better thanks to the doctor's prompt actions.Hu: Katalin és László megkönnyebbülten fújtak egyet.En: Katalin and László breathed a sigh of relief.Hu: Miután Judit állapota stabilizálódott, az orvos meghívta őket a falu közösségi házába a helyi karácsonyi ünnepségre.En: After Judit's condition stabilized, the doctor invited them to the village community center for the local Christmas celebration.Hu: A falu lakói kedvesen fogadták őket.En: The villagers welcomed them kindly.Hu: Az asztalokon kalács, forralt bor, és egyéb finomságok sorakoztak.En: On the tables were cake, mulled wine, and other treats.Hu: A karácsonyfa alatt ajándékcsomagok, amelyek mindenkinek örömet okoztak.En: Under the Christmas tree were gift packages that brought joy to everyone.Hu: László rádöbbent, hogy néha idegenek segítőkészsége az igazi ajándék.En: László realized that sometimes the generosity of strangers is the real gift.Hu: Ahogy a hó lassan elcsitult és a csillagok kiragyogtak az égen, a három barát melegen ölelkezett a falu társaságában.En: As the snow slowly calmed and the stars shone brightly in the sky, the three friends embraced warmly in the village's company.Hu: Egy kicsit más volt ez a karácsony, de talán éppen hogy ettől lett igazán különleges.En: This Christmas was a bit different, but perhaps that's what made it truly special. Vocabulary Words:landscape: tájcontented: elégedettfestive: ünnepitwinkled: pislogtakhuddled: összehúzta magátsensed: érezteclinics: rendelőkicy: jegesdense: sűrűstray: letérnistormy: viharosengine: motorslippery: csúszósfrozen: lefagyotthesitated: vonaKodottexamine: megvizsgálstabilized: stabilizálódottgenerosity: segítőkészségcommunity: közösségicelebration: ünnepségmulled wine: forralt borgift packages: ajándékcsomagokcalmed: elcsitultembraced: ölelkezettuncommon: szokatlanwelcome: fogadtákgratefully: hálásanrelief: megkönnyebbülésprompt: gyorsaction: intézkedés

Fluent Fiction - French: A Parisian Christmas: Brothers Rekindle Under Twinkling Lights Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-12-14-23-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Le vin chaud fumait dans les tasses de papier tandis que les chants de Noël flottaient dans l'air.En: The mulled wine steamed in the paper cups as the Christmas carols floated in the air.Fr: À Montmartre, Paris charme ses visiteurs avec son marché de Noël scintillant.En: In Montmartre, Paris charms its visitors with its sparkling Christmas market.Fr: Émile resserra son écharpe autour de son cou.En: Émile tightened his scarf around his neck.Fr: Son cœur battait fort à l'idée de retrouver son frère, Camille, parmi les étals illuminés.En: His heart pounded at the thought of meeting his brother, Camille, among the illuminated stalls.Fr: À ses côtés, Julien, toujours souriant, admirait les décorations.En: Beside him, Julien, always smiling, admired the decorations.Fr: "Regarde, Émile, ces guirlandes sont magnifiques !"En: "Look, Émile, these garlands are magnificent!"Fr: dit-il en désignant les lumières clignotantes au-dessus.En: he said, pointing to the twinkling lights above.Fr: Émile répondit par un sourire distrait, ses pensées ailleurs.En: Émile responded with a distracted smile, his thoughts elsewhere.Fr: Il avait repéré Camille en train de discuter près d'un stand de jouets en bois.En: He had spotted Camille chatting near a wooden toy stall.Fr: Leur relation était compliquée par le passé, mais Émile espérait que ce Noël serait différent.En: Their relationship was complicated by the past, but Émile hoped this Christmas would be different.Fr: Il avait un plan.En: He had a plan.Fr: Il se souvenait d'une décoration en bois qu'ils avaient adorée enfants.En: He remembered a wooden decoration they had loved as children.Fr: Aujourd'hui, il l'acheterait pour offrir à Camille.En: Today, he would buy it to give to Camille.Fr: Il se tourna vers Julien.En: He turned to Julien.Fr: "Peux-tu distraire Camille un moment ?"En: "Can you distract Camille for a moment?"Fr: demanda-t-il, son regard suppliant.En: he asked, his gaze pleading.Fr: Julien hocha la tête, comprenant l'importance du moment.En: Julien nodded, understanding the importance of the moment.Fr: Tandis que Julien engageait la conversation avec Camille, Émile s'approcha du stand.En: While Julien engaged in conversation with Camille, Émile approached the stall.Fr: Un petit soldat en bois trônait parmi d'autres ornements.En: A small wooden soldier stood among other ornaments.Fr: L'artisan lui sourit quand il tendit l'objet à Émile.En: The artisan smiled at him when he handed the item to Émile.Fr: "Un cadeau spécial ?"En: "A special gift?"Fr: demanda-t-elle.En: she asked.Fr: Émile acquiesça, un sourire nerveux aux lèvres.En: Émile nodded, a nervous smile on his lips.Fr: "Oui, très spécial."En: "Yes, very special."Fr: Avec l'ornement serré dans sa main, Émile s'avança vers Camille.En: With the ornament clutched in his hand, Émile moved towards Camille.Fr: Le marché était bruyant, rempli de rires et de discussions animées, mais Émile n'entendait que le martèlement de son cœur.En: The market was noisy, filled with laughter and lively conversations, but Émile only heard the pounding of his heart.Fr: Il s'arrêta à quelques pas de Camille et appela doucement son nom.En: He stopped a few steps from Camille and softly called his name.Fr: Camille se retourna, la méfiance visible dans ses yeux.En: Camille turned around, suspicion visible in his eyes.Fr: Émile prit une profonde inspiration.En: Émile took a deep breath.Fr: "J'ai quelque chose pour toi," dit-il en tendant le soldat en bois.En: "I have something for you," he said, extending the wooden soldier.Fr: "Je voudrais... que nous commencions à aller de l'avant."En: "I would like us... to start moving forward."Fr: Camille observa le petit soldat, hésitant.En: Camille looked at the little soldier, hesitant.Fr: Le brouhaha du marché semblait s'atténuer alors qu'il tendait la main et acceptait le cadeau.En: The market's hustle seemed to fade as he reached out and accepted the gift.Fr: "Je me souviens de ça," murmura-t-il, un sourire enfin devinant sur ses lèvres.En: "I remember this," he murmured, a smile finally appearing on his lips.Fr: "On pourrait se voir après les fêtes ?"En: "Could we meet after the holidays?"Fr: proposa Émile, l'espoir dans sa voix.En: Émile proposed, hope in his voice.Fr: Camille hocha légèrement la tête.En: Camille nodded slightly.Fr: "Oui, je pense que ce serait bien."En: "Yes, I think that would be nice."Fr: Et ainsi, sous les lumières vacillantes de Montmartre, un petit pas fut fait vers la réconciliation.En: And so, under the flickering lights of Montmartre, a small step was taken towards reconciliation.Fr: Émile sentit un poids quitter ses épaules, empli de courage et d'une nouvelle espoir.En: Émile felt a weight lift from his shoulders, filled with courage and new hope.Fr: Camille semblait plus détendu, ses épaules moins tendues qu'au début.En: Camille seemed more relaxed, his shoulders less tense than at the beginning.Fr: Les deux frères se tenaient là, unis par un simple cadeau en bois et la promesse d'un nouveau départ.En: The two brothers stood there, united by a simple wooden gift and the promise of a new beginning.Fr: La neige commençait à tomber, légères comme une couverture de promesses, couvrant leurs pas alors qu'ils quittaient lentement le marché, l'ombre de leur complicité retrouvée devant eux.En: The snow began to fall, light as a blanket of promises, covering their steps as they slowly left the market, the shadow of their rekindled bond before them. Vocabulary Words:the mulled wine: le vin chaudthe scarf: l'écharpeto pound: battrethe stall: l'étalsparkling: scintillantto tighten: resserrerthe garland: la guirlandeto distract: distrairepleading: suppliantto engage: engagerthe craftsman: l'artisanthe gift: le cadeauto clutch: serrerthe hustle: le brouhahato hesitate: hésiterthe ornament: l'ornementto murmur: murmurerto propose: proposerthe reconciliation: la réconciliationto relax: détendrethe promise: la promessethe shadow: l'ombrethe complicity: la complicitéthe courage: le couragethe wooden soldier: le soldat en boisto fade: s'atténuersuspicion: la méfiancethe hope: l'espoirto remember: se souvenirthe shoulders: les épaules

Fluent Fiction - French: A Christmas Reunion: Éloise's Wine Tasting Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-12-13-23-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Éloise, emmitouflée dans un manteau chaud, regarde par la fenêtre du train bloqué en périphérie de Bordeaux.En: Éloise, bundled up in a warm coat, looks out the window of the train blocked on the outskirts of Bordeaux.Fr: Dehors, le paysage hivernal s'étend à l'infini, décoré par des vignes endormies sous un ciel gris.En: Outside, the winter landscape stretches infinitely, decorated with dormant vineyards under a gray sky.Fr: Le vent soulève quelques flocons de neige qui dansent délicatement autour du train.En: The wind lifts a few snowflakes that dance delicately around the train.Fr: Aujourd'hui, c'est la veille de Noël, et Éloise se rend dans le vieux vignoble familial pour la réunion annuelle.En: Today is Christmas Eve, and Éloise is heading to the old family vineyard for the annual gathering.Fr: Sa famille se réunit dans la maison rustique, bercée par le parfum du vin et des aiguilles de pin.En: Her family meets in the rustic house, cradled by the scent of wine and pine needles.Fr: Il y a des années que la tradition continue, mais chaque année, elle s'accompagne de son lot de tensions.En: The tradition has been going on for years, but each year it comes with its share of tensions.Fr: Le bruit de la grève des transports résonne partout en France.En: The sound of the transportation strike resonates everywhere in France.Fr: Les trains à l'arrêt, la foule appréhende les retards.En: Trains are at a standstill, the crowd apprehends the delays.Fr: Beaucoup de membres de sa famille ne peuvent pas arriver à l'heure.En: Many family members cannot arrive on time.Fr: Éloise soupire.En: Éloise sighs.Fr: Elle veut que tout soit parfait cette année.En: She wants everything to be perfect this year.Fr: Elle veut montrer à sa famille que devenir experte en vins n'est pas une erreur.En: She wants to show her family that becoming a wine expert is not a mistake.Fr: Julien, son frère, s'est éloigné de la famille depuis longtemps.En: Julien, her brother, has been distant from the family for a long time.Fr: Mais il est là, assis en face d'elle, plongé dans un livre.En: But he's there, sitting across from her, engrossed in a book.Fr: Margaux, sa sœur, toujours la médiatrice, est à quelques bancs de là, essayant d'apaiser les passagers stressés avec son sourire chaleureux.En: Margaux, her sister, always the mediator, is a few seats away, trying to soothe stressed passengers with her warm smile.Fr: Quand ils arrivent enfin au vignoble, la maison est illuminée par des guirlandes lumineuses clignotantes.En: When they finally arrive at the vineyard, the house is illuminated by flashing light garlands.Fr: L'air est chargé de colère et de désappointement, certains membres de la famille sont déjà arrivés, contrariés par les débuts chaotiques de la réunion.En: The air is charged with anger and disappointment, some family members have already arrived, upset by the chaotic start of the gathering.Fr: Éloise prend une grande inspiration.En: Éloise takes a deep breath.Fr: C'est le moment de changer la dynamique.En: It's time to change the dynamic.Fr: Elle rassemble le courage et se dirige vers la cave du sous-sol.En: She gathers her courage and heads to the basement cellar.Fr: Elle rassemble quelques bouteilles de l'année précédente, précieusement choisis pour leurs arômes uniques.En: She collects a few bottles from the previous year, carefully chosen for their unique aromas.Fr: Elle monte un petit bar improvisé sur le patio, où le crépitement du feu de bois offre une douce chaleur.En: She sets up a small improvised bar on the patio, where the crackling of the wood fire offers a gentle warmth.Fr: "J'ai une surprise pour vous tous !"En: "I have a surprise for you all!"Fr: Éloise annonce.En: Éloise announces.Fr: Les murmures s'apaisent alors qu'elle commence à expliquer chaque vin.En: The murmurs quiet down as she begins explaining each wine.Fr: Elle parle des notes de chêne, de fruits rouges et d'épices.En: She talks about notes of oak, red fruits, and spices.Fr: Son enthousiasme est contagieux, et petit à petit, la famille s'assemble autour d'elle, captivée.En: Her enthusiasm is contagious, and little by little, the family gathers around her, captivated.Fr: Pendant qu'elle guide le groupe à travers la dégustation, même Julien esquisse un sourire.En: While she guides the group through the tasting, even Julien cracks a smile.Fr: Margaux pose une main affectueuse sur l'épaule d'Éloise, fière de sa réussite.En: Margaux places a loving hand on Éloise's shoulder, proud of her success.Fr: Les tensions s'atténuent dans le scintillement des lumières de Noël.En: The tensions lessen in the twinkle of Christmas lights.Fr: Au fur et à mesure que le soleil se couche derrière les collines, une nouvelle harmonie s'installe.En: As the sun sets behind the hills, a new harmony settles in.Fr: Éloise a prouvé que sa passion pour le vin pouvait unir la famille.En: Éloise has proven that her passion for wine could unite the family.Fr: Les discussions passent de l'amertume à la joie.En: The conversations shift from bitterness to joy.Fr: Le lendemain, la maison résonne encore des éclats de rire et des chansons de Noël.En: The next day, the house still echoes with bursts of laughter and Christmas songs.Fr: La neige continue de tomber doucement, tissant un manteau blanc sur le vignoble.En: The snow continues to fall softly, weaving a white blanket over the vineyard.Fr: Éloise ressent une chaleur nouvelle : la fierté et l'amour de sa famille.En: Éloise feels a new warmth: the pride and love of her family.Fr: Pour la première fois, la réunion a été marquée par une véritable compréhension mutuelle.En: For the first time, the gathering was marked by a true mutual understanding.Fr: Les valises sont prêtes à repartir, mais Éloise sait que cette fois-ci, les cœurs resteront connectés.En: The suitcases are ready to leave, but Éloise knows this time, the hearts will remain connected.Fr: Elle a réussi à s'impliquer dans la tradition, tout en restant fidèle à elle-même, et la famille, soudée autour de cette nouvelle complicité, s'éclipse dans les rayons doux du matin de Noël.En: She has succeeded in being a part of the tradition while staying true to herself, and the family, bonded around this new companionship, fades into the gentle rays of Christmas morning. Vocabulary Words:the outskirts: la périphériethe vineyards: les vignesto stretch (infinitely): s'étendre (à l'infini)the scent: le parfumthe tensions: les tensionsto resonate: résonnerthe crowd: la fouleto apprehend: appréhenderthe mediator: la médiatriceto soothe: apaiserthe garlands: les guirlandesthe disappointment: le désappointementto gather courage: rassembler le couragethe cellar: la cavethe patio: le patiocrackling: le crépitementthe oak: le chênethe spices: les épicesto captivate: captiverthe twinkle: le scintillementbitterness: l'amertumethe harmony: l'harmonieto weave: tisserburst of laughter: l'éclat de rirethe warmth: la chaleurmutual understanding: la compréhension mutuellethe suitcases: les valisesto remain connected: rester connectéthe companionship: la complicitéthe rays: les rayons

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Rekindling Tradition: A Christmas Eve of Family Unity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-12-13-23-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: Bajo el sol brillante del verano en Buenos Aires, el aroma de café recién hecho y medialunas calientes llenaba el aire del pequeño café familiar.En: Under the bright summer sun in Buenos Aires, the aroma of freshly made coffee and warm medialunas filled the air of the small family café.Es: Las guirnaldas verdes y rojas colgaban desde las vigas de madera antigua, iluminadas por pequeñas luces que parpadeaban con un suave tintineo.En: Green and red garlands hung from the ancient wooden beams, lit by small lights that flickered with a soft twinkle.Es: Era la víspera de Navidad en el Café de los Abuelos, y una atmósfera de expectativa se sentía en cada rincón.En: It was Christmas Eve at the Café de los Abuelos, and an atmosphere of anticipation was felt in every corner.Es: Julieta, de 28 años, estaba detrás del mostrador sirviendo a los clientes mañaneros.En: Julieta, 28 years old, was behind the counter serving the morning customers.Es: Su rostro mostraba una mezcla de entusiasmo y preocupación, pensando en la cena navideña que estaba a solo unas horas de distancia.En: Her face showed a mix of excitement and concern, thinking about the Christmas dinner that was only a few hours away.Es: Era una tradición en su familia reunir a todos en la mesa, y este año Julieta quería que la cena fuera especial, un símbolo del compromiso de la familia tanto con su legado como con el progreso.En: It was a tradition in her family to gather everyone at the table, and this year Julieta wanted the dinner to be special, a symbol of the family's commitment to both their legacy and progress.Es: Su hermano Héctor, que había regresado temporalmente a la ciudad, apareció en la entrada del café, llevando su guitarra.En: Her brother Héctor, who had temporarily returned to the city, appeared at the café entrance, carrying his guitar.Es: A sus 32 años, había seguido su sueño de convertirse en músico, alejándose del negocio familiar.En: At 32, he had pursued his dream of becoming a musician, stepping away from the family business.Es: La decisión aún dejaba notas de discordia entre los hermanos, sobre todo cuando sus caminos divergentes parecían irreconciliables.En: The decision still left notes of discord between the siblings, especially when their divergent paths seemed irreconcilable.Es: —Necesitamos hablar sobre la cena de esta noche —dijo Julieta, sin acercarse mucho—.En: "We need to talk about tonight's dinner," said Julieta, not getting too close.Es: Mamá y papá quieren que trabajemos juntos.En: "Mom and dad want us to work together."Es: Héctor asintió, sintiendo la rigidez en el ambiente.En: Héctor nodded, feeling the tension in the air.Es: Él también deseaba un acercamiento, pero la barrera entre ellos parecía tan sólida como las mesas de roble donde una vez compartieron risas infantiles.En: He too wished for reconciliation, but the barrier between them seemed as solid as the oak tables where they once shared childhood laughter.Es: La tensión aumentó a medida que las horas pasaron y la preparación para la cena comenzaba.En: The tension increased as the hours passed and preparations for the dinner began.Es: Julieta, en su afán de controlar cada detalle, se mostró demasiado rígida, mientras que Héctor, sin querer interferir, dudaba en ofrecer su ayuda.En: Julieta, in her eagerness to control every detail, became too rigid, while Héctor, not wanting to interfere, hesitated to offer his help.Es: Sus padres los observaban desde lejos, esperando, con ansias calmas, que los hijos encontraran un punto de encuentro.En: Their parents watched from a distance, hoping, with calm yearning, that their children would find common ground.Es: Finalmente, un pequeño desastre ocurrió.En: Finally, a small disaster occurred.Es: Un corte de energía dejó al café en la penumbra y puso en peligro la cena.En: A power outage left the café in darkness and put the dinner at risk.Es: La cocina, llena de platos sin terminar, se sumió en el caos.En: The kitchen, full of unfinished dishes, plunged into chaos.Es: Julieta, desesperada, miró a su hermano.En: Julieta, desperate, looked at her brother.Es: No había más tiempo para resentimientos.En: There was no more time for resentments.Es: — ¿Puedes ayudarme con las velas?En: "Can you help me with the candles?"Es: —preguntó con una voz que mezclaba esperanza y resignación.En: she asked in a voice that mixed hope and resignation.Es: Héctor dejó a un lado su guitarra, sonriendo ligeramente.En: Héctor set aside his guitar, smiling slightly.Es: —Claro, hermana —respondió, encendiendo las velas que reavivarían no solo el ambiente, sino también el espíritu de la familia.En: "Of course, sister," he replied, lighting the candles that would rekindle not only the ambiance but also the spirit of the family.Es: Trabajaron juntos, lado a lado, comunicándose con sonrisas y gestos mientras iluminaban cada mesa y terminaban los platos.En: They worked together, side by side, communicating with smiles and gestures while they illuminated each table and finished the dishes.Es: En ese proceso de colaboración, las viejas rencillas comenzaron a desvanecerse como el humo del incienso navideño.En: In that process of collaboration, old grievances began to fade like the smoke of Christmas incense.Es: Cada problema se resolvía con una comprensión renovada.En: Every problem was solved with renewed understanding.Es: La cena, finalmente servida a la luz de las velas, fue un éxito.En: The dinner, finally served by candlelight, was a success.Es: Las discusiones quedaron atrás, reemplazadas por recuerdos compartidos y nuevos comienzos.En: Past arguments were left behind, replaced by shared memories and new beginnings.Es: Julieta entendió que el cambio no significaba el fin de sus tradiciones, sino una oportunidad para crecer.En: Julieta understood that change did not mean the end of their traditions, but an opportunity to grow.Es: Héctor, por su parte, encontró en aquella unión la inspiración para una nueva canción, una melodía que hablaba de familia y perdón.En: Héctor, for his part, found in that union the inspiration for a new song, a melody that spoke of family and forgiveness.Es: Esa noche, mientras las campanas sonaban a lo lejos y las risas llenaban el café, Julieta y Héctor supieron que el verdadero regalo de Navidad no era la perfección de una cena, sino el lazo inquebrantable que los unía.En: That night, as bells rang in the distance and laughter filled the café, Julieta and Héctor knew that the true Christmas gift was not the perfection of a dinner, but the unbreakable bond that united them.Es: Unidos, dejaron atrás las sombras y daban la bienvenida al futuro, listos para componer juntos un nuevo capítulo en el libro de su vida familiar.En: Together, they left behind the shadows and welcomed the future, ready to compose a new chapter in the book of their family life. Vocabulary Words:the aroma: el aromathe garland: la guirnaldathe beam: la vigathe twinkle: el tintineothe anticipation: la expectativato gather: reunirthe concern: la preocupaciónthe legacy: el legadothe musician: el músicothe discord: la discordiathe approach: el acercamientothe barrier: la barrerathe oak: el robleeagerness: el afánthe rigidity: la rigidezthe power outage: el corte de energíathe darkness: la penumbrathe candle: la velathe resentment: el resentimientothe spirit: el espírituthe grievance: la rencillato rekindle: reavivarthe incense: el inciensoto solve: resolverthe perfection: la perfecciónthe bond: el lazoto fade: desvanecersethe chapter: el capítulothe shadow: la sombrato welcome: dar la bienvenida

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Lost and Found: A Heartwarming Christmas Quest in Oslo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-12-12-23-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Det var julestemning i luften da Eirik og Sigrid gikk gjennom Oslos julemarked.En: There was a Christmas spirit in the air when Eirik and Sigrid walked through Oslo's Christmas market.No: Lysene glitret i trærne, og duften av gløgg og pepperkaker omkranset dem.En: The lights sparkled in the trees, and the scent of gløgg and gingerbread surrounded them.No: Snøen dalte forsiktig ned over de brosteinsbelagte stiene, og folk hastet forbi på jakt etter julegaver.En: Snow gently fell over the cobblestone paths, and people hurried by in search of Christmas gifts.No: Eirik trakk pusten dypt, forsøkte å la optimismen overvinne frykten inni ham.En: Eirik took a deep breath, trying to let optimism overcome the fear inside him.No: Forrige uke hadde han vært på markedet med familien.En: Last week, he had been at the market with his family.No: Da de kom hjem, oppdaget han at familiearvestykket, en liten sølvbrokade, var borte.En: When they got home, he discovered that the family heirloom, a small silver brocade, was missing.No: Det var altfor verdifullt til å miste.En: It was far too valuable to lose.No: Nå ønsket han bare én ting: å finne det før markedet lukket, og bevise at han ikke var så uforsiktig som familiens stadig fryktet.En: Now, he wished for just one thing: to find it before the market closed and prove that he wasn't as careless as his family constantly feared.No: Sigrid, mer skeptisk enn optimistisk, hadde tilbudt å hjelpe.En: Sigrid, more skeptical than optimistic, had offered to help.No: "Vi begynner ved inngangen," sa hun bestemt, "og går systematisk gjennom hver bod."En: "We'll start at the entrance," she said firmly, "and go systematically through each stall."No: Eirik nikket, takknemlig for hennes praktiske tankegang.En: Eirik nodded, grateful for her practical mindset.No: De begynte å tråle bodene.En: They began to comb through the stalls.No: Ved den første boden luktet det av nybakte lefser, men ingen brokade.En: At the first stall, there was the smell of freshly baked lefser, but no brocade.No: Den neste var fylt med håndlagde stearinlys i alle regnbuens farger.En: The next was filled with handmade candles in all the colors of the rainbow.No: De måtte bruke øynene godt, men ingen flik av sølv dukket opp der heller.En: They had to use their eyes well, but no hint of silver appeared there either.No: Tiden gikk raskt.En: Time went fast.No: Mens de bevegde seg fra stall til stall, kunne Eirik føle nervene stramme seg.En: As they moved from stall to stall, Eirik could feel his nerves tightening.No: Han tenkte på slektningene som trodde han var en drømmer uten mål og retning.En: He thought about the relatives who believed he was a dreamer without goals and direction.No: Sigrid så på ham og kunne tydelig se at smilet hans begynte å visne.En: Sigrid looked at him and could clearly see that his smile was starting to fade.No: "Vi finner den, Eirik," sa hun oppmuntrende.En: "We will find it, Eirik," she said encouragingly.No: "Det er ikke over før vi treffer den siste boden."En: "It's not over until we hit the last stall."No: Så, mens de nesten var klare til å gi opp, fanget noe glitrende øynene til Eirik.En: Then, just as they were about to give up, something shiny caught Eirik's eye.No: Under et bord, ved en bod som solgte håndlagde juleornamenter, lå brokaden.En: Under a table, at a stall selling handmade Christmas ornaments, lay the brocade.No: Eirik bøyde seg raskt ned og plukket den opp med skjelvende hender.En: Eirik quickly bent down and picked it up with trembling hands.No: "Se her!" ropte han, hjertet fylt med glede.En: "Look here!" he shouted, his heart filled with joy.No: Stallens eier, en gammel dame med vennlige øyne, smilte og sa: "Den lå her etter markedet en dag, jeg tenkte noen ville komme tilbake etter den."En: The stall's owner, an old lady with kind eyes, smiled and said, "It was lying here after the market one day, I thought someone would come back for it."No: Eirik takket henne oppriktig.En: Eirik thanked her sincerely.No: Han så på Sigrid med nye øyne; hennes tålmodighet og systematiske tilnærming hadde betalt seg.En: He looked at Sigrid with new eyes; her patience and systematic approach had paid off.No: Mens de forlot markedet, følte Eirik seg annerledes.En: As they left the market, Eirik felt different.No: For første gang var han mer selvsikker på at han kunne håndtere utfordringer og ta ansvar.En: For the first time, he was more confident that he could handle challenges and take responsibility.No: Og Sigrid, som alltid hadde trodd han var litt for bekymringsløst, så nå at det fantes en dybde der som hun ikke hadde lagt merke til før.En: And Sigrid, who had always thought he was a bit too carefree, now saw that there was a depth there she hadn't noticed before.No: Det var jul i Oslo, og alle lysene skinte litt klarere den kvelden.En: It was Christmas in Oslo, and all the lights shone a bit brighter that evening.No: Det lille arvestykket var ikke bare funnet, men Eirik følte at han også hadde funnet en ny del av seg selv.En: The little heirloom was not only found, but Eirik felt that he had also found a new part of himself. Vocabulary Words:spirit: stemningsparkled: glitretscent: duftcobblestone: brosteinsbelagteoptimism: optimismenovercome: overvinnefear: fryktenheirloom: arvestykkebrocade: brokadevaluable: verdifulltprove: bevisecareless: uforsiktigskeptical: skeptisksystematically: systematiskpractical: praktiskestall: bodhandmade: håndlagdecandles: stearinlyshint: fliknerves: nervenerelatives: slektningenedreamer: drømmerencouragingly: oppmuntrendeshiny: glitrendetrembling: skjelvendeowner: eiersincerely: oppriktigpatience: tålmodighetapproach: tilnærmingconfident: selvsikker

Fluent Fiction - French: Finding the Perfect Christmas Gift in Paris's Wintry Glow Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-12-12-08-38-20-fr Story Transcript:Fr: C'est Noël à Paris.En: It's Christmas in Paris.Fr: Le vent souffle froid sur la ville.En: The wind blows cold over the city.Fr: Des guirlandes scintillent dans chaque rue.En: Garlands twinkle on every street.Fr: Émilien et Hugo arrivent devant l'Aquarium de Paris.En: Émilien and Hugo arrive in front of the Aquarium de Paris.Fr: Les portes s'ouvrent et une vague de chaleur les accueille.En: The doors open, and a wave of warmth welcomes them.Fr: À l'intérieur, le spectacle est magique.En: Inside, the spectacle is magical.Fr: Les lumières des décorations se mélangent aux reflets des poissons multicolores.En: The lights of the decorations mix with the reflections of the multicolored fish.Fr: Chloé, la nièce d'Émilien, adore les créatures marines.En: Chloé, Émilien's niece, loves marine creatures.Fr: Émilien veut lui acheter un cadeau spécial.En: Émilien wants to buy her a special gift.Fr: Hugo l'accompagne pour lui rendre la tâche plus facile.En: Hugo accompanies him to make the task easier.Fr: Ils se dirigent vers la boutique de souvenirs.En: They head to the souvenir shop.Fr: À l'entrée, la foule est dense.En: At the entrance, the crowd is dense.Fr: Les gens parlent joyeusement, choisissent leurs cadeaux.En: People are talking joyfully, choosing their gifts.Fr: Émilien se sent un peu dépassé.En: Émilien feels a bit overwhelmed.Fr: Il a besoin de trouver le cadeau parfait pour Chloé.En: He needs to find the perfect gift for Chloé.Fr: Il regarde autour de lui.En: He looks around.Fr: Les étagères débordent de peluches, de livres et de cartes postales.En: The shelves are overflowing with plush toys, books, and postcards.Fr: Mais ses yeux se posent sur les objets en verre.En: But his eyes settle on the glass objects.Fr: Il voit des poissons en cristal, des étoiles de mer brillantes.En: He sees crystal fish, shiny starfish.Fr: Mais les prix sont élevés.En: But the prices are high.Fr: "Émilien," dit Hugo, "regarde ce pendentif !En: "Émilien," says Hugo, "look at this pendant!Fr: Parfait pour Chloé !"En: Perfect for Chloé!"Fr: Émilien hésite.En: Émilien hesitates.Fr: Le pendentif est beau mais cher.En: The pendant is beautiful but expensive.Fr: Il continue de chercher.En: He continues to search.Fr: Un peu plus loin, il aperçoit quelque chose.En: A little further on, he spots something.Fr: Un petit ornement en bois représentant un dauphin joueur.En: A small wooden ornament representing a playful dolphin.Fr: Fabriqué à la main et à un prix raisonnable.En: Handmade and reasonably priced.Fr: Il prend l'ornement et le tourne entre ses doigts.En: He takes the ornament and turns it between his fingers.Fr: Il est simple, et les détails montrent l'amour du créateur pour la mer.En: It is simple, and the details show the creator's love for the sea.Fr: Émilien sourit.En: Émilien smiles.Fr: C'est exactement ce qu'il cherchait.En: It's exactly what he was looking for.Fr: "S'il te plaît, Monsieur, je prends celui-ci," dit-il à la vendeuse avec une détermination nouvelle.En: "Please, Monsieur, I'll take this one," he says to the shopkeeper with newfound determination.Fr: Hugo le félicite.En: Hugo congratulates him.Fr: "Chloé va adorer," dit-il en tapant le dos d'Émilien.En: "Chloé will love it," he says, patting Émilien's back.Fr: Émilien sort de l'aquarium, le cœur léger.En: Émilien leaves the aquarium, with a light heart.Fr: Il a compris quelque chose d'important : c'est l'intention qui compte, pas le prix.En: He has understood something important: it's the intention that counts, not the price.Fr: En voyant la Tour Eiffel scintiller dans le froid de l'hiver, il se sent comblé.En: Seeing the Eiffel Tower glittering in the winter cold, he feels fulfilled.Fr: Noël sera merveilleux cette année, pour lui et pour Chloé.En: Christmas will be wonderful this year, for him and for Chloé. Vocabulary Words:the wind: le ventthe city: la villethe garland: la guirlandeto twinkle: scintillerthe wave: la vaguethe warmth: la chaleurthe spectacle: le spectaclethe reflection: le refletmulticolored: multicolorethe task: la tâchethe crowd: la fouledense: denseto overwhelm: dépasserto overflow: déborderthe shelf: l'étagèrethe plush toy: la peluchethe postcard: la carte postaleto settle: se poserthe crystal: le cristalthe starfish: l'étoile de merthe pendant: le pendentifexpensive: cherthe ornament: l'ornementto represent: représenterplayful: joueurhandmade: fabriqué à la mainreasonably priced: à un prix raisonnablethe detail: le détailto congratulate: féliciterfulfilled: comblé

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Bogotá Christmas: Where Delays Turn Into Delight Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-12-11-08-38-20-es Story Transcript:Es: En el corazón de Bogotá, una pequeña tostadora de café se llenaba de vida.En: In the heart of Bogotá, a small coffee roaster was coming to life.Es: El aire estaba cargado con el aroma intenso de los granos recién tostados, un olor que envolvía a todos los que cruzaban el umbral.En: The air was filled with the intense aroma of freshly roasted beans, a scent that enveloped everyone who crossed the threshold.Es: Era verano en Colombia, y aunque para muchos podía ser época de calor, las luces navideñas titilaban alegremente, creando un ambiente festivo inconfundible.En: It was summer in Colombia, and although it could be a hot season for many, the Christmas lights twinkled joyfully, creating an unmistakably festive atmosphere.Es: Lucia, una joven profesional, se sentaba junto a una ventana, mirando absorta las luces que decoraban la calle.En: Lucia, a young professional, sat by a window, absorbed in the lights decorating the street.Es: Había estado viviendo en Bogotá por trabajo, y aunque disfrutaba su carrera, su corazón añoraba su hogar.En: She had been living in Bogotá for work, and although she enjoyed her career, her heart longed for home.Es: Se acercaba la Navidad y con ella, un sentimiento de nostalgia.En: Christmas was approaching, bringing with it a feeling of nostalgia.Es: Tenía tantas ganas de reunirse con su familia, pero su vuelo había sido retrasado debido al mal tiempo.En: She was eager to reunite with her family, but her flight had been delayed due to bad weather.Es: La noticia la había dejado con una mezcla de frustración y ansiedad.En: The news had left her with a mix of frustration and anxiety.Es: Mientras acariciaba una taza de chocolate caliente entre sus manos frías, respiró profundo y se dijo a sí misma que debía aprovechar el tiempo.En: As she gently held a mug of hot chocolate between her cold hands, she took a deep breath and told herself she should make the most of the time.Es: Miró alrededor; la tostadora estaba decorada con guirnaldas y había un pequeño árbol de Navidad en un rincón, adornado con bocadillos y chirimoya.En: She looked around; the roaster was decorated with garlands and there was a small Christmas tree in a corner, adorned with snacks and chirimoya.Es: La oportunidad de disfrutar el momento se presentó cuando, de repente, un grupo de villancicos comenzó a cantar en la tostadora.En: The opportunity to enjoy the moment arose when, suddenly, a group of carolers began to sing in the roaster.Es: Las voces llenaron el lugar, cada acorde resonando como un abrazo cálido.En: The voices filled the place, each chord resonating like a warm hug.Es: Lucia cerró los ojos, dejándose llevar por la música que traía consigo recuerdos de noches navideñas en familia.En: Lucia closed her eyes, letting herself be carried away by the music that brought back memories of Christmas nights with family.Es: En ese instante, la pantalla de su teléfono brilló con un nuevo mensaje: su vuelo tenía una nueva hora de salida.En: At that instant, her phone screen lit up with a new message: her flight had a new departure time.Es: ¡Había tiempo suficiente para disfrutar de la música!En: There was enough time to enjoy the music!Es: Sonrió, sintiendo cómo la inquietud se deslizaba como la espuma del café, lejos de su corazón.En: She smiled, feeling the unease slip away like the foam of the coffee, far from her heart.Es: Durante las siguientes horas, Lucia compartió risas y canciones con los locales que se habían reunido para el evento improvisado.En: Over the next few hours, Lucia shared laughter and songs with the locals who had gathered for the impromptu event.Es: Se formaron lazos mientras todos compartían la alegría de la temporada, olvidando por un momento las preocupaciones cotidianas.En: Bonds were formed as everyone shared the joy of the season, momentarily forgetting everyday worries.Es: Cuando finalmente llegó la hora de partir, Lucia abordó su vuelo con una sensación renovada.En: When it finally came time to leave, Lucia boarded her flight with a renewed sense.Es: Había aprendido algo valioso: a veces, los contratiempos, como el mal tiempo o un vuelo retrasado, podían ofrecer bellas oportunidades de conexión y alegría.En: She had learned something valuable: sometimes, setbacks, like bad weather or a delayed flight, could offer beautiful opportunities for connection and joy.Es: Al despegar, las luces de Bogotá brillaban como estrellas en la tierra, y Lucia supo que, esté donde esté, siempre habría un rincón cálido esperándola, dispuesto a recordarle la magia que yace en el presente.En: As the plane took off, the lights of Bogotá shone like stars on the ground, and Lucia knew that, wherever she might be, there would always be a warm corner waiting for her, ready to remind her of the magic that lies in the present. Vocabulary Words:roaster: la tostadorathreshold: el umbralgarland: la guirnaldacaroler: el villancicocord: el acordemug: la tazabreeze: la brisahug: el abrazofoamy: la espumabond: el lazosong: la canciónanxiety: la ansiedadfrustration: la frustracióndelay: el retrasoopportunity: la oportunidadnostalgia: la nostalgiainhabitant: el localmagic: la magiaseason: la temporadasetback: el contratiempofeeling: el sentimientonews: la noticiacorner: el rincóndeparture time: la hora de salidaimprovised: improvisado/aaffectionate: cálido/arefresh: renovado/aconnection: la conexiónmemory: el recuerdoChristmas tree: el árbol de Navidad

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Lights of Tradition: Finding Unity at the Western Wall Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-12-08-08-38-20-he Story Transcript:He: קור קר חורפי עטף את העיר ירושלים.En: A cold winter chill enveloped the city of Yerushalayim.He: מזג האוויר היה קריר, אבל הלבבות חמים מהתרגשות לקראת חג החנוכה.En: The weather was frigid, but hearts were warm with excitement for the holiday of Hanukkah.He: משפחת כהן הגיעה למקום הקדוש ביותר - הכותל המערבי.En: The Cohen family arrived at the most sacred place - the Kotel HaMa'aravi (Western Wall).He: המון אנשים התאספו שם, נרות חנוכה מאירים את הלילה החשוך.En: Many people gathered there, Hanukkah candles illuminating the dark night.He: מיכה הוא הבכור במשפחה.En: Micha is the eldest in the family.He: הוא אחראי, אבל מרגיש לעיתים קרובות שלא רואים אותו.En: He is responsible, but often feels that he's not seen.He: נועה, האחות האמצעית, תמיד מחפשת את תשומת הלב של הוריה.En: Noa, the middle sister, always seeks her parents' attention.He: אשר הוא הצעיר ביותר, מלא סקרנות ושאלות חכמות.En: Asher is the youngest, full of curiosity and wise questions.He: כשמיכה עמד מול הכותל, הוא חשב על הרצון שלו להתחבר למורשת שלו.En: As Micha stood in front of the Wall, he thought about his desire to connect with his heritage.He: הוא הרגיש קרוע בין הצורך שלו להיות האח הבכור האחראי לבין הרצון האישי שלו לחפש את זהותו.En: He felt torn between his need to be the responsible eldest brother and his personal desire to search for his own identity.He: בזמן שמשפחת כהן הייתה עסוקה בהכנות לחג, מיכה הרגיש שהזדמנות לשיחה מעמיקה חסרה.En: While the Cohen family was busy with holiday preparations, Micha felt a deep conversation was missing.He: אך הוא ידע שזה הזמן שלו.En: But he knew this was his moment.He: הוא נשם עמוק, ניגש אל קיר האבן ובלחש ביקש את בקשותיו.En: He took a deep breath, approached the stone wall, and whispered his prayers.He: לא הרחק משם, קבוצת אנשים פרצה בריקוד חגיגי לכבוד החנוכה.En: Not far from there, a group of people broke into a festive dance in honor of Hanukkah.He: המוזיקה והחגיגה משכו את קהל ההולכים ושבים.En: The music and celebration drew passersby.He: לרגע קצר, מיכה עמד וצפה, הרגיש את הקשר שבין האנשים.En: For a brief moment, Micha stood and watched, feeling the connection among the people.He: הרוקדים הזמינו גם את משפחת כהן להצטרף.En: The dancers invited the Cohen family to join in.He: הם חייכו, פתחו מעגל, והרגע הזה היה מלא בגיל ושמחה.En: They smiled, opened a circle, and the moment was filled with joy and happiness.He: תוך כדי ריקוד, מיכה חש שחרור פנימי.En: While dancing, Micha felt an inner release.He: הוא הבין את חשיבות האחדות וההשתייכות למשפחה ולמסורת.En: He understood the importance of unity and belonging to family and tradition.He: לאחר הריקוד, משפחת כהן עמדה יחד מול הכותל.En: After the dance, the Cohen family stood together in front of the Wall.He: כולם הרגישו קרבה חדשה אחד לשני.En: Everyone felt a new closeness to each other.He: נועה עודדה את מיכה והודתה לו על כך שהביא אותם לרגע הזה.En: Noa encouraged Micha and thanked him for bringing them to this moment.He: אשר, עם חוכמתו הילדית, חיבק את אחיו הגדול ואמר: "אנחנו תמיד כאן בשבילך, מיכה.En: Asher, with his childlike wisdom, hugged his big brother and said, "We're always here for you, Micha."He: "באותו ערב, מיכה הרגיש קבלה ושלמות.En: That evening, Micha felt acceptance and completeness.He: הוא ידע שמשפחתו תומכת בו יותר ממה שחשב.En: He knew his family supported him more than he had thought.He: הכתל המערבי הפך לסמל של שייכות ואהבה, ומיכה יותר מתמיד הרגיש חלק מהמשפחה ומהמסורת.En: The Western Wall became a symbol of belonging and love, and Micha felt more than ever a part of the family and tradition.He: המשפחה צעדה חזרה לביתם, נרות החנוכה מאירים את דרכם.En: The family walked back home, Hanukkah candles lighting their way.He: הלב של מיכה היה מלא אורה ושמחה, והוא ידע שהקשר המשפחתי חזק ואמיתי.En: Micha's heart was filled with warmth and joy, and he knew that the family bond was strong and true.He: מה שהיה יום מלא בשאלות וחיפושים הפך ליום של הבנה וקבלה.En: What had been a day full of questions and searches turned into a day of understanding and acceptance.He: הלילה הירושלמי קר, אבל הלבבות הלכו לביתם חמימים ומלאי תקווה.En: The night in Yerushalayim was cold, but the hearts went home warm and full of hope. Vocabulary Words:chill: קורfrigid: קרירenvelop: עטףsacred: הקדושgathered: התאספוilluminating: מאיריםeldest: הבכורresponsible: אחראיcuriosity: סקרנותheritage: מורשתtorn: קרועconversation: שיחהapproached: ניגשwhispered: בלחשfestive: חגיגיcelebration: חגיגהpassersby: הולכים ושביםunity: אחדותbelonging: השתייכותcloseness: קרבהencouraged: עודדהacceptance: קבלהcompleteness: שלמותsymbol: סמלbond: קשרunderstanding: הבנהacceptance: קבלהhearts: לבבותhope: תקווהBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Winter's Proposal: Love's Warmth Amidst Icy Waters Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-12-08-23-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Det var en kold vintermorgen i København.En: It was a cold winter morning in København.Da: Sneen faldt stille ned over byen, og lyset fra de mange julelys glimtede i takt med snefnuggene.En: The snow fell quietly over the city, and the light from the many Christmas lights twinkled in time with the snowflakes.Da: Ved Langelinie stod Den Lille Havfrue og kiggede ud over det grå, kolde hav.En: At Langelinie, the Den Lille Havfrue statue gazed out over the gray, cold sea.Da: I nærheden stod Lars, som var en håbefuld romantiker med planer om noget meget særligt.En: Nearby stood Lars, a hopeful romantic with plans for something very special.Da: Lars skulle fri til sin kæreste, Mette, ved havfruestatuen.En: Lars was going to propose to his girlfriend, Mette, by the mermaid statue.Da: Han havde planlagt alt.En: He had planned everything.Da: Aftalen med sin ven Søren, der skulle agere støtte, var på plads.En: The arrangement with his friend Søren, who was to provide support, was in place.Da: Mette anede intet om Lars' planer.En: Mette suspected nothing about Lars' plans.Da: Hun troede, de bare skulle se på juleudstillingerne i byen.En: She thought they were just going to see the Christmas displays in the city.Da: Men Lars, han bar på en hemmelig frygt - hvad hvis han ikke var god nok for Mette?En: But Lars, he harbored a secret fear—what if he wasn't good enough for Mette?Da: Denne dag skulle vise ham svaret.En: This day would show him the answer.Da: Lars mærkede ringens vægt i lommen og tog en dyb indånding.En: Lars felt the weight of the ring in his pocket and took a deep breath.Da: Han gik mod statuen med Mette ved sin side.En: He walked toward the statue with Mette by his side.Da: Lige som han bøjede sig for at finde ringæsken frem, skete det utænkelige.En: Just as he bent down to retrieve the ring box, the unthinkable happened.Da: Æsken gled ud af hans hånd og plumpede i det iskolde vand.En: The box slipped from his hand and plummeted into the icy water.Da: Panik greb hans hjerte, og Søren så til med store øjne.En: Panic gripped his heart, and Søren watched with wide eyes.Da: Lars stod over for sit livs sværeste beslutning.En: Lars faced the most difficult decision of his life.Da: Skulle han springe i det isnende vand og finde ringen?En: Should he jump into the freezing water and retrieve the ring?Da: Eller tænke hurtigt efter en ny plan?En: Or quickly think up a new plan?Da: Lars tænkte ikke længe.En: Lars didn't think for long.Da: Kærligheden til Mette, og tanken om hendes smil, fik ham til at tage springet.En: His love for Mette, and the thought of her smile, prompted him to take the plunge.Da: Vandet var som tusinde nåle mod hans hud.En: The water was like a thousand needles against his skin.Da: Men Lars tænkte kun på én ting: ringen.En: But Lars thought only of one thing: the ring.Da: Han dykkede og rodede i det mudrede vand.En: He dove and rummaged in the muddy water.Da: Søren holdt Mette i skak med småsnak om København og julelys.En: Søren kept Mette distracted with small talk about København and the Christmas lights.Da: Langt om længe brød Lars vandoverfladen igen.En: At long last, Lars broke the water's surface again.Da: Med et koldt, men sejrrigt smil holdt han ringen op.En: With a cold but triumphant smile, he held up the ring.Da: Mette udbrød et overrasket gisp, mens Lars, drivvåd og rystende af kulde, sank ned på ét knæ.En: Mette let out a gasp of surprise, while Lars, soaking wet and shivering with cold, sank to one knee.Da: "Mette," sagde han, med kærlighed og vand dryppende fra hver stavelse, "vil du gifte dig med mig?"En: "Mette," he said, with love and water dripping from each syllable, "will you marry me?"Da: Mette skyndte sig at svare ja med tårer af glæde i øjnene.En: Mette hurried to say yes with tears of joy in her eyes.Da: Søren klappede og jubelde.En: Søren clapped and cheered.Da: Sneflokke fortsatte med at falde blidt omkring dem, mens de to elskende holdt hinanden tæt i et løfte om evigt fællesskab.En: Snowflakes continued to fall gently around them as the two lovers held each other close in a promise of eternal togetherness.Da: Fra den dag vidste Lars, at hans frygt var ubegrundet.En: From that day, Lars knew his fears were unfounded.Da: Mette elskede ham, ikke for hvad han kunne eller ikke kunne, men for den han var.En: Mette loved him, not for what he could or couldn't do, but for who he was.Da: Deres kærlighed var styrket, og midt i vinterens kulde blomstrede en ny varme.En: Their love was strengthened, and in the middle of winter's cold, a new warmth blossomed. Vocabulary Words:quietly: stilletwinkled: glimtedegazed: kiggedehopeful: håbefuldromantic: romantikerpropose: friarrangement: aftalenharbored: bar påretrieve: findeplummeted: plumpedepanic: panikgripped: grebunthinkable: utænkeligeplunge: springetrummaged: rodedesurface: vandoverfladentriumphant: sejrrigtshivering: rystendesyllable: stavelsehurried: skyndtegasp: gispeternal: evigtunfounded: ubegrundettogetherness: fællesskabstrengthened: styrketblossomed: blomstredeicy: iskoldneedles: nålemuddy: mudrededistracted: holdt i skak

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Bonds by the Hearth: A Warm Winter Tale of Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-12-07-08-38-20-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De sneeuw viel zachtjes op het dak van de knusse blokhut, een stille deken in het schilderachtige winterlandschap.En: The snow fell gently on the roof of the cozy cabin, a silent blanket in the picturesque winter landscape.Nl: Binnenin was de sfeer warm en uitnodigend.En: Inside, the atmosphere was warm and inviting.Nl: Flikkerend kaarslicht bescheen de houten tafel waar Jasper, Femke en Sven zaten.En: Flickering candlelight illuminated the wooden table where Jasper, Femke, and Sven sat.Nl: Papier, boeken en laptops lagen verspreid, klaar voor hun schoolproject.En: Papers, books, and laptops were spread out, ready for their school project.Nl: Jasper zat rechtop, aandachtig kijkend naar zijn notities.En: Jasper sat upright, attentively looking at his notes.Nl: Zijn hart klopte snel.En: His heart was beating fast.Nl: Hij was altijd de beste leerling geweest, en hij voelde de druk om dat zo te houden.En: He had always been the best student, and he felt the pressure to maintain that.Nl: Maar diep vanbinnen wilde hij meer dan alleen goede cijfers.En: But deep down, he wanted more than just good grades.Nl: Hij wilde vrienden maken, maar hij was bang dat het hem onserieus zou maken.En: He wanted to make friends, but he was afraid it would make him seem unserious.Nl: Femke, met fonkelende ogen, was de eerste die sprak.En: Femke, with sparkling eyes, was the first to speak.Nl: "Ik denk dat we het onderwerp kunnen opsplitsen zodat iedereen een deel kan doen," zei ze enthousiast.En: "I think we can split the topic so that everyone can do a part," she said enthusiastically.Nl: Sven knikte instemmend.En: Sven nodded in agreement.Nl: "Goed idee, laten we de taken verdelen."En: "Good idea, let's divide the tasks."Nl: Jasper slikte.En: Jasper swallowed.Nl: Zou hij de leiding nemen en alles controleren, of zou hij zijn klasgenoten vertrouwen?En: Should he take the lead and control everything, or should he trust his classmates?Nl: Hij kon zich een fout niet veroorloven.En: He couldn't afford to make a mistake.Nl: Toch, iets in de warme gloed van de open haard moedigde hem aan om het te proberen.En: Yet, something in the warm glow of the fireplace encouraged him to try.Nl: "Dus," begon Jasper langzaam, "misschien kunnen we luisteren naar ieders ideeën en dan beslissen hoe we verder gaan?"En: "So," Jasper began slowly, "maybe we can listen to everyone's ideas and then decide how to proceed?"Nl: De anderen keken op.En: The others looked up.Nl: Er was een moment stilte, maar toen begonnen Femke en Sven te glimlachen.En: There was a moment of silence, but then Femke and Sven began to smile.Nl: "Ja, dat werkt," zei Femke, en de spanning in de kamer leek te verdwijnen.En: "Yes, that works," said Femke, and the tension in the room seemed to vanish.Nl: Het project verliep voorspoedig.En: The project went smoothly.Nl: Totdat er een meningsverschil ontstond.En: Until a disagreement arose.Nl: Femke en Sven discussieerden over de beste aanpak voor een deel van het project.En: Femke and Sven argued about the best approach for a part of the project.Nl: Jasper voelde de druk stijgen.En: Jasper felt the pressure rising.Nl: Hij kon alles nu vastgrijpen en leiden om chaos te voorkomen.En: He could seize control and lead to prevent chaos.Nl: Maar in plaats daarvan zei hij: "Laten we pauzeren en luisteren naar elkaar."En: But instead, he said, "Let's take a break and listen to each other."Nl: Hij zette warme chocolademelk op tafel, de heerlijke geur vulde de hut.En: He placed hot chocolate on the table, the delicious aroma filling the cabin.Nl: Dit hielp de spanning te verlichten.En: This helped to ease the tension.Nl: Ze praatten, lachten en vonden samen een oplossing.En: They talked, laughed, and together found a solution.Nl: Uiteindelijk voltooiden ze het project.En: In the end, they completed the project.Nl: Maar belangrijker nog, ze werden vrienden.En: But more importantly, they became friends.Nl: Terwijl de sneeuw bleef vallen, zaten ze bij de open haard met mokken warme chocolademelk in hun handen.En: While the snow continued to fall, they sat by the fireplace with mugs of hot chocolate in their hands.Nl: Jasper voelde een nieuw soort tevredenheid.En: Jasper felt a new kind of satisfaction.Nl: Perfectie was niet alles.En: Perfection wasn't everything.Nl: Samenwerken en vriendschappen opbouwen konden net zo bevredigend zijn.En: Collaborating and building friendships could be just as satisfying.Nl: Terwijl de kaarsen flakkerden en hun schaduwen op de muren dansten, wist Jasper dat deze winteravond in de hut iets bijzonders had gebracht.En: As the candles flickered and their shadows danced on the walls, Jasper knew that this winter night in the cabin had brought something special.Nl: Een les die hij nooit zou vergeten.En: A lesson he would never forget. Vocabulary Words:gently: zachtjescozy: knusseblanket: dekenpicturesque: schilderachtigeilluminated: bescheenattentively: aandachtigpressure: druksparkling: fonkelendeenthusiastically: enthousiastagreement: instemmendswallowed: sliktefireplace: open haardapproach: aanpakaroma: geureased: verlichtendance: danstentension: spanningsolution: oplossingcompleted: voltooidensatisfaction: tevredenheidcollaborating: samenwerkenbuilding: opbouwenflickering: flikkerendspread: verspreidupright: rechtopvanish: verdwijnensmoothly: voorspoedigdisagreement: meningsverschilchaos: chaosencouraged: moedigde

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: A Christmas Market Miracle: A Gift From the Heart Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-12-07-23-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Bergen glitret under de tusen julelysene.En: Bergen glittered under the thousand Christmas lights.No: Det var kaldt, men folk gikk smilende rundt på det festlige markedet.En: It was cold, but people walked around the festive market smiling.No: Overalt duftet det av ristede kastanjer, og lyden av julesanger varme hjertet.En: Everywhere, there was the scent of roasted chestnuts, and the sound of Christmas carols warmed the heart.No: Sindre vandret forsiktig langs bodene.En: Sindre walked carefully along the stalls.No: Han tenkte på Lene og ønsket å gi henne en gave som viste hvor mye han brydde seg.En: He thought about Lene and wanted to give her a gift that showed how much he cared.No: Han så en vakker glassfigur i en av bodene.En: He saw a beautiful glass figure in one of the stalls.No: Den var delikat, skinnende, noe spesielt.En: It was delicate, shiny, something special.No: Hjertet hans hoppet da han skjønte at den var laget av Lene selv.En: His heart leapt when he realized that it was made by Lene herself.No: Men prisen var for høy.En: But the price was too high.No: Han kunne aldri ha råd til det.En: He could never afford it.No: Mikkel, Sindres venn, var allerede også der og så på den samme figuren.En: Mikkel, Sindre's friend, was also already there looking at the same figure.No: Mikkel snakket om å gi Lene noe ekstraordinært.En: Mikkel talked about giving Lene something extraordinary.No: Sindre følte seg usynlig ved siden av ham.En: Sindre felt invisible next to him.No: «Jeg kan la Mikkel kjøpe det,» tenkte Sindre for seg selv.En: "I can let Mikkel buy it," thought Sindre to himself.No: Men en indre stemme sa han ikke skulle gi opp.En: But an inner voice told him not to give up.No: Han ville vise Lene hvem han virkelig var.En: He wanted to show Lene who he really was.No: Sindre så seg rundt.En: Sindre looked around.No: Han så muligheter.En: He saw possibilities.No: Fra en annen bod, fant han noen enkle materialer.En: From another stall, he found some simple materials.No: I løpet av de neste timene bygde han en liten scene, med lys og små dekorasjoner, alt satt sammen med hender fulle av skaperglede.En: Over the next few hours, he built a small scene with lights and little decorations, all put together with hands full of creative joy.No: Folket begynte å samle seg rundt hans lille kunstverk.En: People began to gather around his little artwork.No: Der ble det klart at Sindre hadde et talent for å skape.En: It became clear that Sindre had a talent for creating.No: Lene kom bort, øynene vide av overraskelse.En: Lene came over, her eyes wide with surprise.No: «Dette er fantastisk, Sindre,» sa hun forsiktig, imponert over hans arbeid.En: "This is amazing, Sindre," she said softly, impressed by his work.No: Hun forstod hans oppriktighet.En: She understood his sincerity.No: Lene rakte ham glassfiguren.En: Lene handed him the glass figure.No: «Denne er til deg,» sa hun smilende.En: "This is for you," she said, smiling.No: «Din gave har allerede rørt meg.En: "Your gift has already touched me."No: »Mikkel kom bort til dem.En: Mikkel came over to them.No: Han lo, men det var en vennlig latter.En: He laughed, but it was a friendly laugh.No: «Jeg ser hvorfor du liker ham, Lene.En: "I see why you like him, Lene.No: Han har virkelig noe spesielt.En: He truly has something special."No: »Sindre, Lene, og Mikkel lo sammen.En: Sindre, Lene, and Mikkel laughed together.No: Vennskapet var styrket, og Sindre fant tryggheten i å være seg selv.En: The friendship was strengthened, and Sindre found confidence in being himself.No: Markedets lys glinset rundt dem.En: The market's lights glistened around them.No: Vinden bar med seg lyden av julesanger, og alt kjentes perfekt mens vennskapet deres sto sterkere enn før i den kalde, men varme kvelden i Bergen.En: The wind carried the sound of Christmas carols, and everything felt perfect while their friendship stood stronger than before on the cold, yet warm evening in Bergen. Vocabulary Words:glittered: glitretfestive: festligeroasted: ristedecarols: julesangercarefully: forsiktigstalls: bodenedelicate: delikatafford: ha råd tilextraordinary: ekstraordinærtinvisible: usynligpossibilities: muligheterscene: scenedecorations: dekorasjonercreating: skapesincerity: oppriktighetimpressed: imponertinner: indretalent: talentartwork: kunstverktouched: rørtstrengthened: styrketglistened: glinsetwarmed: varmetwind: vindenconfidence: trygghetengift: gavejoy: skapergledelaughter: latterown: seg selvsurprise: overraskelse

Fluent Fiction - French: Sparks of Creativity: A Winter Tale of Art and Affection Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-12-07-23-34-01-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Le vent hivernal soufflait doucement, emportant avec lui un parfum de pins et de neve fraîche.En: The winter wind blew gently, carrying with it a scent of pines and fresh snow.Fr: Le chalet, niché au cœur des Alpes, était illuminé par de petites lumières et vêtu de décorations de Noël.En: The chalet, nestled in the heart of the Alpes, was illuminated by small lights and adorned with Christmas decorations.Fr: À l'intérieur, le festival d'hiver battait son plein.En: Inside, the winter festival was in full swing.Fr: Les rires et la musique créaient une chaleur réconfortante, contrastant avec le froid extérieur.En: Laughter and music created a comforting warmth, contrasting with the cold outside.Fr: Chloé, une artiste de Paris, s'avançait prudemment.En: Chloé, an artist from Paris, moved forward cautiously.Fr: Elle était venue chercher l'inspiration dans ces montagnes majestueuses, mais depuis son arrivée, elle n'avait trouvé que solitude.En: She had come to seek inspiration in these majestic mountains, but since her arrival, she had found only solitude.Fr: Sa récente rupture l'avait laissée hésitante, et son pinceau semblait refuser de bouger.En: Her recent breakup had left her hesitant, and her brush seemed to refuse to move.Fr: Son amie Marie, toujours optimiste, l'avait encouragée à venir au festival du chalet.En: Her friend Marie, always optimistic, had encouraged her to come to the festival at the chalet.Fr: "Va voir le monde, amuse-toi," disait-elle avec un sourire.En: "Go see the world, have fun," she said with a smile.Fr: À l'autre bout de la salle, Antoine, le chef local, s'affairait en cuisine.En: At the other end of the room, Antoine, the local chef, was busy in the kitchen.Fr: Chaque plat qu'il préparait était une œuvre d'art, et ce soir, son menu spécial faisait saliver tous les invités.En: Every dish he prepared was a work of art, and tonight, his special menu was making all the guests salivate.Fr: Sa réputation dans le village était solide, mais ce soir, c'était le regard perdu de Chloé qui attira son attention.En: His reputation in the village was solid, but tonight, it was Chloé's lost look that caught his attention.Fr: Marie, sachant que Chloé avait besoin d'un petit coup de pouce, l'entraîna vers le coin gourmand.En: Marie, knowing that Chloé needed a little push, led her to the gourmet corner.Fr: "Antoine, voici Chloé.En: "Antoine, here is Chloé.Fr: Elle cherche l'inspiration.En: She's looking for inspiration.Fr: Peut-être que ta cuisine peut allumer une étincelle," rit-elle.En: Maybe your cooking can spark something," she laughed.Fr: Antoine sourit, tendant à Chloé une assiette de tartiflette fumante.En: Antoine smiled, handing Chloé a plate of steaming tartiflette.Fr: "Vous aimez l'art, n'est-ce pas ?En: "You like art, don't you?Fr: Ma cuisine aussi raconte une histoire."En: My cooking also tells a story."Fr: Chloé, surprise par cette approche, goûta le plat.En: Chloé, surprised by this approach, tasted the dish.Fr: Le mélange de saveurs réchauffa non seulement son corps, mais aussi son cœur.En: The blend of flavors warmed not only her body but also her heart.Fr: La conversation entre Chloé et Antoine coula aussi naturellement que le vin chaud.En: The conversation between Chloé and Antoine flowed as naturally as the hot wine.Fr: Ils parlèrent de tableaux, de recettes, et, sans même s'en rendre compte, Chloé retrouva cette flamme intérieure perdue.En: They talked about paintings, recipes, and without even realizing it, Chloé rediscovered that lost inner flame.Fr: Antoine, avec sa passion et sa démonstration de créativité culinaire, avait touché quelque chose en elle.En: Antoine, with his passion and demonstration of culinary creativity, had touched something within her.Fr: Plus tard, à l'extérieur, la neige tombait doucement.En: Later, outside, the snow was falling gently.Fr: Antoine proposa à Chloé de faire un tour autour du chalet.En: Antoine suggested to Chloé to take a walk around the chalet.Fr: En marchant sous les lumières scintillantes, Chloé réalisa qu'elle souriait.En: Walking under the twinkling lights, Chloé realized she was smiling.Fr: Elle se sentit envahie par une douce chaleur, malgré l'hiver environnant.En: She felt enveloped by a gentle warmth, despite the surrounding winter.Fr: "Ça te dirait de peindre ça ?En: "Would you like to paint this?"Fr: ", Antoine demanda, désignant le paysage alpin.En: Antoine asked, pointing to the alpine landscape.Fr: Chloé hocha la tête, les yeux brillants de nouvelles idées.En: Chloé nodded, her eyes shining with new ideas.Fr: La nuit se termina dans une douceur nostalgique.En: The night ended in a nostalgic sweetness.Fr: Chloé savait maintenant qu'il était temps de tourner la page.En: Chloé now knew it was time to turn the page.Fr: Elle avait trouvé bien plus qu'une simple muse ; elle avait découvert quelqu'un avec qui partager sa passion.En: She had found much more than just a muse; she had discovered someone to share her passion with.Fr: En repartant du festival, main dans la main avec Antoine, Chloé était prête à créer, à aimer, et à avancer.En: Leaving the festival, hand in hand with Antoine, Chloé was ready to create, to love, and to move forward.Fr: L'élan créatif était de retour, et son cœur, prêt à se rouvrir, battait au rythme des nouvelles promesses de la vie.En: The creative momentum was back, and her heart, ready to reopen, beat to the rhythm of life's new promises. Vocabulary Words:the winter wind: le vent hivernalgentle: doucementa scent: un parfumthe pines: les pinsnestled: nichéthe Alps: les Alpesilluminated: illuminéadorned: vêtulaughter: les riresmajestical: majestueusessolitude: la solitudea breakup: une rupturea brush: un pinceauhesitant: hésitantethe guests: les invitésa muse: une musea flame: une flammesurrounded: environnanta landscape: un paysagea walk: un tourgently: doucementa corner: un cointhe chalet: le chaleta reputation: une réputationlost: perdua sparkle: une étincelleculinary: culinaireto spark: allumerthe cuisine: la cuisineenveloped: envahie

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Sinterklaas' Gift Quest: A December Night in Amsterdam Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-12-06-23-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De kou van december lag als een deken over de grachten van Amsterdam.En: The cold of December lay like a blanket over the grachten of Amsterdam.Nl: De lucht was helder en de twinkelende kerstverlichting spiegelde zich in het stille water.En: The air was clear, and the twinkling Christmas lights reflected in the still water.Nl: Het was de avond van Sinterklaas en de markt in de grachtengordel barstte van het leven.En: It was the evening of Sinterklaas, and the market in the grachtengordel was bursting with life.Nl: Maarten stond aan de rand van de markt.En: Maarten stood at the edge of the market.Nl: De geur van warme wafels en glühwein drong zijn neus binnen.En: The smell of warm waffles and glühwein filled his nose.Nl: Hij hield van de feestelijke sfeer, maar de drukte maakte hem nerveus.En: He loved the festive atmosphere, but the crowd made him nervous.Nl: Hij ademde diep in en uit, en zette zijn eerste stap tussen de kraampjes.En: He took a deep breath in and out and took his first step among the stalls.Nl: Zijn doel was duidelijk: een cadeau voor Lotte.En: His goal was clear: a gift for Lotte.Nl: Lotte, altijd stralend en vriendelijk, was het lichtpuntje in zijn dag.En: Lotte, always radiant and friendly, was the bright spot in his day.Nl: Maar wat te kopen?En: But what to buy?Nl: Terwijl hij zich een weg baande langs de vrolijke menigte, probeerde hij zijn zenuwen te bedwingen.En: As he made his way through the cheerful crowd, he tried to quell his nerves.Nl: Thomas, een vriend van Maarten, had hem uitgenodigd om mee te komen.En: Thomas, a friend of Maarten, had invited him to come along.Nl: Thomas hield van de drukte en was al verwikkeld in het onderhandelen met een verkoper over wat snoep.En: Thomas loved the hustle and was already engaged in haggling with a vendor over some sweets.Nl: Maarten glimlachte bij het zien van zijn enthousiasme maar verdween even snel uit het zicht, op zoek naar dat ene speciale cadeau.En: Maarten smiled at his enthusiasm but quickly slipped out of sight, searching for that one special gift.Nl: Bij een kraam vol kerstversieringen bleef hij staan.En: He paused at a stall full of Christmas decorations.Nl: Zijn ogen vielen op een prachtig handgemaakt ornament, precies wat Lotte zou waarderen.En: His eyes fell on a beautifully handmade ornament, just what Lotte would appreciate.Nl: Het glom met een betoverende gloed, precies zoals haar lach.En: It shone with an enchanting glow, just like her smile.Nl: Maar op hetzelfde moment strekte een andere shopper zijn hand uit naar dezelfde versiering.En: But at the same moment, another shopper reached out for the same decoration.Nl: Maarten zag de vastberadenheid in de ogen van zijn tegenstrever en liet de ornamenten los.En: Maarten saw the determination in his rival's eyes and let go of the ornaments.Nl: Hij voelde zich teleurgesteld, maar ook opgelucht dat hij geen scène hoefde te maken.En: He felt disappointed but also relieved not to have to make a scene.Nl: Zijn blik viel toen op een andere kraam, vol zachte, kleurrijke sjaals.En: His gaze then fell on another stall, full of soft, colorful scarves.Nl: Een dieprode sjaal trok zijn aandacht.En: A deep red scarf caught his attention.Nl: De kleur herinnerde hem aan de appelwangen van Lotte in de kou.En: The color reminded him of Lotte's rosy cheeks in the cold.Nl: Hij voelde aan de stof en wist dat dit het perfecte cadeau was.En: He felt the fabric and knew this was the perfect gift.Nl: Met de sjaal stevig in zijn handen liep Maarten terug naar Thomas, die gniffelend zijn inkopen inspecteerde.En: With the scarf firmly in his hands, Maarten walked back to Thomas, who was chuckling as he inspected his purchases.Nl: Zonder veel woorden maar met trotse ogen liet Maarten zijn aankoop zien.En: With few words but proud eyes, Maarten showed his acquisition.Nl: Op weg naar huis zag Maarten zijn spiegelbeeld in de donkere ruiten van de grachtenhuisjes.En: On the way home, Maarten saw his reflection in the dark windows of the grachtenhuisjes.Nl: Zijn hart was lichter.En: His heart was lighter.Nl: Hij had zijn nervositeit overwonnen en een cadeau gevonden dat Lotte zou koesteren.En: He had overcome his nervousness and found a gift that Lotte would cherish.Nl: Die avond, onder de vrienden en feestelijke lichten, voelde Maarten zich een beetje sterker.En: That evening, among friends and festive lights, Maarten felt a bit stronger.Nl: Het was een Sinterklaas waar hij nog vaak aan zou terugdenken, niet alleen vanwege het cadeau dat hij gaf, maar ook vanwege de stap die hij zette.En: It was a Sinterklaas he would often look back on, not only because of the gift he gave but also because of the step he had taken. Vocabulary Words:blanket: dekentwinkling: twinkelendestill: stillegrachtengordel: grachtengordelbursting: barsttesmell: geurwaffles: wafelsatmosphere: sfeercrowd: druktenervous: nerveuscheerful: vrolijkequell: bedwingenhustle: dranghaggling: onderhandelenvendor: verkoperornament: versieringenchanted: betoverendeglow: gloedrival: tegenstreverscarf: sjaalrosy: appelwangenfabric: stofacquisition: aankoopreflection: spiegelbeeldgrachtenhuisjes: grachtenhuisjesovercome: overwonnencherish: koesterenfestive: feestelijkestep: stapdetermination: vastberadenheid

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Confessions Amongst Parade: Love on La Rambla Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-12-06-08-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: A La Rambla, el fred de l'hivern no aturava la gent que passejava entre les llums de festa del Dia de la Constitució.En: On La Rambla, the winter cold did not stop people strolling among the festive lights of Constitution Day.Ca: Els carrers estaven plens de turistes i artistes de carrer.En: The streets were full of tourists and street performers.Ca: L'Oriol, amb la seva energia inacabable, esperava amb nervis en un racó.En: L'Oriol, with his boundless energy, waited nervously in a corner.Ca: Tenia un gran pla.En: He had a big plan.Ca: Un pla per confessar el que sentia per la Gemma, la florista del barri.En: A plan to confess what he felt for Gemma, the neighborhood florist.Ca: L'Oriol mirava al seu voltant.En: L'Oriol looked around.Ca: Els artistes es movien amb il·lusió, pintant somriures als rostres dels qui passaven.En: The performers moved with excitement, painting smiles on the faces of passersby.Ca: En Pere, el seu millor amic, evitava que l'Oriol es posés massa nerviós, fent-li bromes i mantenint-lo distret.En: En Pere, his best friend, prevented L'Oriol from getting too nervous by joking and keeping him distracted.Ca: Però l'Oriol tenia una cosa important a fer aquest dia.En: But L'Oriol had something important to do that day.Ca: El pla era senzill: cantar una cançó romàntica per a la Gemma i fer-ho davant de tothom.En: The plan was simple: sing a romantic song to Gemma and do it in front of everyone.Ca: Pere afegiria un toc d'humor per ajudar-lo.En: Pere would add a touch of humor to help him.Ca: Mentre el rellotge s'acostava a l'hora assenyalada, lluny, el so d'un tambor marcava el pas d'una comparsa arrossegant una multitud de nens vestits de pastorets i majorets.En: As the clock approached the appointed hour, in the distance, the sound of a drum marked the marching of a troupe dragging a crowd of children dressed as shepherds and majorettes.Ca: La desfilada del Dia de la Constitució avançava lentament.En: The Constitution Day parade advanced slowly.Ca: L'Oriol estava preparat, però just quan va començar a cantar, el soroll de la desfilada va créixer, enfosquint la seva veu.En: L'Oriol was ready, but just as he started to sing, the noise of the parade grew, drowning out his voice.Ca: La Gemma, darrera del seu petit estand de flors, va aixecar el cap, curiosa pels sons discordants.En: Gemma, behind her small flower stand, raised her head, curious about the discordant sounds.Ca: Veia l'Oriol gesticular amb emoció, però les paraules es perdien en el soroll de les trompetes i tambors.En: She saw L'Oriol gesturing with emotion, but the words were lost in the noise of trumpets and drums.Ca: Els seus clients, divertits, li van dir que semblava que Oriol li estava dedicant un "espectacle".En: Her customers, amused, told her it seemed like Oriol was putting on a "show" for her.Ca: En Pere, amb la seva habitual mala lletra, s'enfilà als arbres que vorejaven les voreres, clavant un cartell que deia: "Gemma, estic enamorat de tu".En: En Pere, with his usual scrawly handwriting, climbed the trees lining the sidewalks, pinning up a sign that read: "Gemma, I'm in love with you."Ca: Però abans que la Gemma pogués desxifrar el missatge entre el caos, una marioneta gegant de la desfilada va tapar el cartell.En: But before Gemma could decipher the message amidst the chaos, a giant puppet from the parade obscured the sign.Ca: Tot semblava anar de mal en pitjor.En: Everything seemed to go from bad to worse.Ca: Després de l'actuació frustrada, Oriol es va donar per vençut momentàniament i es va asseure a un banc.En: After the frustrated performance, Oriol momentarily gave up and sat on a bench.Ca: Però la Gemma, veient el seu esforç i malgrat la seva timidesa, va apropar-se amb un petit ram de muguet.En: But Gemma, seeing his effort and despite her shyness, approached with a small bouquet of lily of the valley.Ca: Quan es van mirar als ulls, les paraules no van caldre.En: When they looked into each other's eyes, words were unnecessary.Ca: "L'Oriol i la Gemma... ja era hora!" va cridar Pere, rient mentre atreia l'atenció dels espectadors.En: "L'Oriol and Gemma... it was about time!" shouted Pere, laughing as he drew the attention of the spectators.Ca: Finalment, l'Oriol es va aixecar, es va apropar a la Gemma i li va dir tot allò que la desfilada havia impedit expressar.En: Finally, L'Oriol stood up, approached Gemma, and told her everything that the parade had prevented him from expressing.Ca: Gemma li va somriure abans de besar-lo, amb el seu cor ple d'alegria i el fred de l'hivern oblidat.En: Gemma smiled at him before kissing him, her heart full of joy and the winter cold forgotten.Ca: En acabar el dia, amb les llums de La Rambla il·luminant el fullatge dels arbres, l'Oriol va aprendre que, de vegades, les accions més senzilles o un simple "t'estimo" valen més que els plans més sofisticats.En: At the end of the day, with the lights of La Rambla illuminating the foliage of the trees, L'Oriol learned that sometimes the simplest actions or a mere "I love you" are worth more than the most sophisticated plans.Ca: Des de llavors, La Rambla va ser més que un escenari per a la seva música, va ser el lloc on va trobar el seu gran amor.En: Since then, La Rambla was more than a stage for his music; it was the place where he found his great love. Vocabulary Words:the winter: l'hivernthe cold: el fredthe corner: el racóboundless: inacabablethe plan: el plato confess: confessarthe florist: la floristathe performer: l'artistathe passerby: qui passaappointed: assenyaladathe troupe: la comparsathe crowd: la multitudto drown out: enfosquirgesturing: gesticularthe customer: el clientthe handwriting: la lletrathe bench: el bancto obscure: taparto decipher: desxifrargiant: gegantfrustrated: frustradathe bouquet: el ramthe lily of the valley: el muguetthe glance: la miradathe spectator: l'espectadorto express: expressarto attract: atrauresophisticated: sofisticatsthe foliage: el fullatgeto stroll: passejar

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Last-Minute Christmas: Javier's Heartfelt Gift Quest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-12-05-23-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: En la vibrante Plaza Comercial de la Ciudad High-Tech, rebosante de luces y adornos navideños, Javier se encontraba inmerso en el bullicio.En: In the vibrant Plaza Comercial of la Ciudad High-Tech, bustling with lights and Christmas decorations, Javier found himself immersed in the hustle and bustle.Es: El techo de vidrio dejaba pasar la brillante luz del sol del verano.En: The glass ceiling allowed the bright summer sunlight to stream through.Es: Era casi Nochebuena y las tiendas estaban llenas de gente buscando los regalos perfectos para sus seres queridos.En: It was almost Christmas Eve, and the stores were packed with people searching for the perfect gifts for their loved ones.Es: Javier, un joven ingeniero siempre atrapado entre proyectos y reuniones, había postergado las compras navideñas hasta el último minuto.En: Javier, a young engineer always caught up between projects and meetings, had postponed his Christmas shopping until the last minute.Es: Sentía la presión mientras caminaba por los modernos pasillos, su corazón acelerado a medida que veía los estantes vaciarse rápidamente.En: He felt the pressure as he walked through the modern aisles, his heart racing as he saw the shelves rapidly emptying.Es: Necesitaba encontrar los regalos que expresaran su amor por su familia.En: He needed to find gifts that expressed his love for his family.Es: Sin embargo, las opciones eran abrumadoras.En: However, the options were overwhelming.Es: Mientras esquivaba a los compradores apresurados, repetía en su mente una lista de regalos.En: As he dodged hurried shoppers, he repeated a list of gifts in his mind.Es: Sabía que debía priorizar, pero cada tienda presentaba más distracciones y decisiones difíciles.En: He knew he had to prioritize, but each store presented more distractions and difficult decisions.Es: Primero decidió buscar un regalo especial para su madre, María.En: First, he decided to look for a special gift for his mother, María.Es: Recordó cómo sus ojos brillaban cada vez que mencionaba el jarrón de cerámica azul que había visto una vez en una revista.En: He remembered how her eyes sparkled every time she mentioned the blue ceramic vase she had once seen in a magazine.Es: Ese debería ser su objetivo.En: That should be his goal.Es: Javier se apresuró hacia la tienda de artesanías locales, pero al llegar, vio a otro cliente, Carlos, extendiendo la mano hacia el mismo jarrón.En: Javier hurried to the local crafts store, but upon arrival, he saw another customer, Carlos, reaching for the same vase.Es: Un momento de tensión llenó el aire, pero Javier decidió actuar rápido.En: A moment of tension filled the air, but Javier decided to act quickly.Es: "Disculpa," dijo con una sonrisa amable, "he estado buscando este jarrón como regalo especial para mi madre.En: "Excuse me," he said with a friendly smile, "I've been searching for this vase as a special gift for my mother.Es: ¿Podríamos llegar a un acuerdo?"En: Could we reach an agreement?"Es: Carlos lo miró, sorprendido por el enfoque de Javier.En: Carlos looked at him, surprised by Javier's approach.Es: "¿Qué tienes en mente?En: "What do you have in mind?"Es: ", preguntó, curioso.En: he asked, curious.Es: Javier le ofreció una colección rara de películas clásicas que había comprado previamente, sabiendo que era algo valioso y preferido por muchos coleccionistas como él.En: Javier offered him a rare collection of classic movies he had previously purchased, knowing that it was something valuable and preferred by many collectors like himself.Es: Carlos sonrió, tocado por la sinceridad y el esfuerzo de Javier.En: Carlos smiled, touched by Javier's sincerity and effort.Es: "Hecho", respondió, agradecido por el cambio.En: "Deal," he replied, grateful for the exchange.Es: Finalmente, con el preciado jarrón en mano, Javier sintió una paz interna.En: Finally, with the precious vase in hand, Javier felt an inner peace.Es: Comprendió que los regalos no solo se tratan de objetos caros, sino del amor y el esfuerzo detrás de cada elección.En: He understood that gifts aren't just about expensive items, but about the love and effort behind each choice.Es: Al salir de la plaza, un sentido renovado de conexión con la verdadera esencia de la Navidad le llenó el corazón.En: As he left the plaza, a renewed sense of connection with the true essence of Christmas filled his heart.Es: Había aprendido que el verdadero regalo era el gesto y el cuidado con el que lo había obtenido.En: He had learned that the true gift was the gesture and care with which he had obtained it.Es: Con una nueva perspectiva, Javier emprendió su camino a casa, listo para disfrutar del tiempo con su familia sabiendo que este año, había dado lo mejor de sí.En: With a new perspective, Javier set off on his way home, ready to enjoy time with his family knowing that this year, he had given his best. Vocabulary Words:the bustle: el bulliciovibrant: vibranteimmersed: inmersothe ceiling: el techoto stream: pasarto postpone: postergaroverwhelming: abrumadorasto dodge: esquivarthe tension: la tensiónthe agreement: el acuerdorare: rarathe collector: el coleccionistato touch: tocargrateful: agradecidoprecious: preciadothe essence: la esenciagesture: gestoinner peace: paz internathe perspective: la perspectivathe heart: el corazónto prioritize: priorizarthe sunlight: la luz del solthe shelf: el estantesparkled: brillabanthe gift: el regalothe bag: la bolsathe store: la tiendathe exchange: el cambioto enjoy: disfrutarready: listo

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Warm Hearts: Rediscovering Family Joy in Seoul's Winter Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-12-05-23-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 서울 광장은 크리스마스 장식으로 가득 찼습니다.En: The Seoul plaza was filled with Christmas decorations.Ko: 나무마다 반짝이는 전구, 그리고 귀여운 산타 모양의 장식품들이 걸려 있었습니다.En: Every tree had twinkling lights, and cute Santa-shaped ornaments were hanging.Ko: 사람들은 손에 따뜻한 음료를 들고 웃으며 이야기하고 있었습니다.En: People were holding warm drinks and chatting with smiles on their faces.Ko: 진우는 광장에 서서 휴대폰을 보았습니다.En: Jinwoo stood in the plaza, looking at his phone.Ko: 회사에서 문자가 계속 왔습니다.En: Text messages from work kept coming.Ko: 그는 한숨을 쉰 후, 폰을 주머니에 넣었습니다.En: He sighed, then put the phone in his pocket.Ko: 가족 모임에 제대로 참여해야겠다고 결심했습니다.En: He decided to fully participate in the family gathering.Ko: 이번에는 놓치고 싶지 않았습니다.En: This time, he didn't want to miss it.Ko: 진우의 동생 수민은 광장 한 쪽에서 손을 흔들었습니다.En: Jinwoo's younger sister, Sumin, waved from one side of the plaza.Ko: 그녀는 활발하고 자유로운 영혼의 여행자였습니다.En: She was a lively and free-spirited traveler.Ko: "오빠, 빨리 와!" 수민이 소리쳤습니다.En: "Oppa, come quickly!" Sumin shouted.Ko: 진우는 빙그레 웃으며 다가갔습니다.En: Jinwoo smiled gently and approached her.Ko: 현은 소파에 앉아 책을 보고 있었습니다.En: Hyun was sitting on the sofa, reading a book.Ko: 현은 요즘 공부에 지쳐 있었습니다.En: Lately, Hyun felt exhausted from studying.Ko: 가족과의 시간을 빼앗겼다고 느끼고 있었습니다.En: He felt that time with family had been taken away from him.Ko: 진우는 그의 쓸쓸한 표정을 보며 마음이 아팠습니다.En: Seeing his lonely expression, Jinwoo felt pained.Ko: 그러면서 과거에 모임을 자주 놓쳤던 자신을 떠올렸습니다.En: It reminded him of the times he had frequently missed gatherings in the past.Ko: 수민이 말했다. "우리 같이 크리스마스 트리 꾸밀까요?"En: Sumin said, "Shall we decorate the Christmas tree together?"Ko: 진우는 사랑스러운 제안이라 생각했습니다.En: Jinwoo thought it was a lovely suggestion.Ko: 하지만 폰이 또 울렸습니다.En: But then his phone rang again.Ko: 중요한 전화였습니다.En: It was an important call.Ko: 진우는 잠시 망설였습니다.En: Jinwoo hesitated for a moment.Ko: 그러나 이번에는 마음을 굳혔습니다.En: However, this time he made up his mind.Ko: "괜찮아. 일보다 가족이 더 중요해," 진우가 말했습니다.En: "It's okay. Family is more important than work," Jinwoo said.Ko: 그는 전화기를 껐습니다.En: He turned off his phone.Ko: 그들은 함박눈이 내리는 가운데 나무에 장식을 달았습니다.En: They hung decorations on the tree as snow fell heavily around them.Ko: 서로의 이야기도 나눴습니다. 웃고, 장난치며 진정한 행복을 찾았습니다.En: They also shared stories with each other, found genuine happiness as they laughed and played around.Ko: 저녁이 되자 서울 광장은 더욱 아름다웠습니다.En: As evening came, the Seoul plaza became even more beautiful.Ko: 가족들은 불빛 아래에서 핫초코를 마시면 따뜻하게 웃고 있었습니다.En: The family smiled warmly as they drank hot cocoa under the lights.Ko: 진우는 마음 깊숙이가 편안해짐을 느꼈습니다.En: Jinwoo felt a deep sense of peace.Ko: "이제는 정말 자주 얼굴을 보고 싶어," 진우가 말했습니다.En: "Now, I really want to see you guys more often," Jinwoo said.Ko: 수민과 현은 웃으며 고개를 끄덕였습니다.En: Sumin and Hyun nodded with smiles.Ko: 진우는 가족과 함께하는 시간이 얼마나 소중한지 깨달았습니다.En: Jinwoo realized how precious time spent with family was.Ko: 그는 앞으로 더 많은 시간을 가족에게 쏟겠다고 다짐했습니다.En: He vowed to dedicate more time to them in the future.Ko: 추운 겨울밤이었지만 가족의 사랑 덕분에 그들의 마음은 따뜻했습니다.En: It was a cold winter night, but thanks to the love of family, their hearts were warm.Ko: 크리스마스는 그렇게 진정한 의미를 갖게 되었습니다.En: Christmas thus found its true meaning.Ko: 가족의 끈끈한 사랑과 함께하는 기쁨으로 가득 찬 날이었습니다.En: It was a day full of joy shared with the strong bond of family love. Vocabulary Words:plaza: 광장decorations: 장식twinkling: 반짝이는ornaments: 장식품chatting: 이야기하고participate: 참여하다gathering: 모임waved: 손을 흔들었다lively: 활발한free-spirited: 자유로운 영혼approached: 다가갔다exhausted: 지쳤다studying: 공부lonely: 쓸쓸한suggestion: 제안hesitated: 망설였다moment: 잠시turned off: 껐다snow: 눈genuine: 진정한evening: 저녁peace: 편안함precious: 소중한dedicate: 쏟다winter night: 겨울밤meaning: 의미joy: 기쁨bond: 끈끈한love: 사랑thanks to: 덕분에

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Snowflakes and Healing: A Christmas Reunion in Adversity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-12-04-08-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Snefnug dalede stille udenfor vinduet, dækkende verden i et hvidt tæppe.En: Snowflakes drifted quietly outside the window, covering the world in a white blanket.Da: Inde på hospitalet var der en lidt anden stemning.En: Inside the hospital, there was a slightly different mood.Da: Rummet var koldt og sterilt, men små papirfnug og et lille plastikjuletræ i hjørnet gav et hint af højtidsstemning.En: The room was cold and sterile, but small paper snowflakes and a little plastic Christmas tree in the corner gave a hint of holiday spirit.Da: Mikkel lå i sengen, pakket ind i et blødt tæppe.En: Mikkel lay in the bed, wrapped in a soft blanket.Da: Han havde netop gennemgået en mindre operation, og kroppen krævede hvile.En: He had just undergone a minor operation, and his body needed rest.Da: Han kiggede ud af vinduet, mens tankerne kredsede om den forestående jul.En: He looked out the window, while his thoughts circled around the upcoming Christmas.Da: Det var en tid for familie, men Mikkel ønskede ikke at være en byrde.En: It was a time for family, but Mikkel didn't want to be a burden.Da: Han sukkede dybt.En: He sighed deeply.Da: Døren åbnede sig stille, og der trådte Astrid ind med et smil på læben.En: The door opened quietly, and Astrid stepped in with a smile on her face.Da: "Hej storebror," sagde hun glad.En: "Hi big brother," she said happily.Da: "Hvordan har du det?"En: "How are you feeling?"Da: Mikkel prøvede at smile, men bekymringerne vejede tungt.En: Mikkel tried to smile, but the worries weighed heavily.Da: "Du behøvede ikke komme, Astrid," sagde han.En: "You didn't need to come, Astrid," he said.Da: "Jeg klarer mig."En: "I can manage."Da: Astrid satte sig ved siden af hans seng.En: Astrid sat down next to his bed.Da: "Julen handler om at være sammen," svarede hun.En: "Christmas is about being together," she replied.Da: "Og jeg vil ikke lade dig være alene her."En: "And I won't let you be alone here."Da: Mikkel trak vejret dybt.En: Mikkel took a deep breath.Da: Han mindedes tidligere juleaftener, fyldt med latter, julemad og duften af nybagte småkager.En: He remembered past Christmas Eves filled with laughter, Christmas food, and the smell of freshly baked cookies.Da: De varme minder bragte et svagt smil til hans læber.En: The warm memories brought a faint smile to his lips.Da: "Kan du huske dengang, vi byggede en snemand i mors have?"En: "Do you remember the time we built a snowman in mom's garden?"Da: spurgte Astrid pludseligt.En: Astrid suddenly asked.Da: "Den havde gulerodsnæse og fars gamle hat."En: "It had a carrot nose and dad's old hat."Da: Mikkel lo svagt, minderne om den skæve snemand fik ham til at føle sig varmere.En: Mikkel laughed softly, memories of the crooked snowman made him feel warmer.Da: "Ja, det var en god dag," indrømmede han.En: "Yes, that was a good day," he admitted.Da: Astrid trak en lille pakke op af tasken.En: Astrid pulled a small package out of her bag.Da: "Jeg har noget til dig," sagde hun.En: "I have something for you," she said.Da: Mikkel åbnede pakken og så en smuk, håndlavet ornament.En: Mikkel opened the package and saw a beautiful, handmade ornament.Da: "Den er til vores juletræ, for vores familie," forklarede hun.En: "It's for our Christmas tree, for our family," she explained.Da: Hans hjerte blev fyldt med varme, og øjnene blev våde.En: His heart filled with warmth, and his eyes became wet.Da: Den lille gestus betød alverden for ham.En: The small gesture meant the world to him.Da: "Tak, Astrid," sagde han blødt, vel vidende at kærligheden i deres familie altid vil være der.En: "Thank you, Astrid," he said softly, knowing that the love in their family would always be there.Da: For første gang i lang tid følte Mikkel sig ikke alene.En: For the first time in a long time, Mikkel didn't feel alone.Da: Han så på sin søster og nikkede.En: He looked at his sister and nodded.Da: Måske var det okay at tage imod hjælp og værdsætte de mennesker, der var omkring ham.En: Maybe it was okay to accept help and appreciate the people around him.Da: "Skal vi tage hjem og fejre jul sammen?"En: "Shall we go home and celebrate Christmas together?"Da: spurgte Astrid, mens hun rejste sig op.En: Astrid asked as she stood up.Da: Mikkel tog hendes hånd og smilede.En: Mikkel took her hand and smiled.Da: "Det lyder som en plan," sagde han.En: "That sounds like a plan," he said.Da: Før han vidste af det, trådte de ud i sneen, hånd i hånd, klar til at fejre julen med deres familie.En: Before he knew it, they stepped out into the snow, hand in hand, ready to celebrate Christmas with their family.Da: Mikkel havde lært, at nogle gange betyder familie mest, og at man er stærkest, når man er sammen.En: Mikkel had learned that sometimes family means the most and that you are strongest when you are together. Vocabulary Words:drifted: daledesterile: steriltslightly: lidtoperation: operationburden: byrdesigh: sukkedeworries: bekymringerweight: vejedemanage: klareappreciate: værdsættegesture: gestusornament: ornamenthints: hintupcoming: foreståendememories: minderplan: plancelebrate: fejrehospital: hospitaletlaughed: loscenic: skævecrisply: sprødttogether: sammenspirit: åndencrooked: skævsmile: smilnod: nikkesoftly: blødtslightly: lidtwrapping: indpakningstepped: trådte

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: A Christmas Eve Miracle at Barcelona's Children Hospital Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-12-04-23-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Des del pis 8 de l'Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, les llums de Nadal brillantaven.En: From the 8th floor of the Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, the Christmas lights glittered.Ca: Era una nit freda d'hivern, però a dins la sala d'espera de pediatria tot intentava semblar acollidor.En: It was a cold winter night, but inside the pediatric waiting room, everything tried to seem welcoming.Ca: Núria, amb el seu somriure atent, caminava pel passadís.En: Núria, with her attentive smile, walked down the corridor.Ca: Faltaven pocs dies per Nadal i l'hospital es veia més buit amb els companys gaudint de les vacances.En: There were only a few days left until Christmas, and the hospital seemed emptier with the colleagues enjoying their holidays.Ca: Els infants, però, encara delicats, passaven el Nadal aquí.En: The children, however, still delicate, spent Christmas here.Ca: Oriol, amb només set anys, estava assegut sobre el seu llit hospitalari.En: Oriol, only seven years old, was sitting on his hospital bed.Ca: Dibuixava estrelles i arbres de Nadal amb els llapis de colors que Núria li havia portat.En: He was drawing stars and Christmas trees with the colored pencils that Núria had brought him.Ca: Havia passat per una operació i, com tots els infants, només volia tornar a casa.En: He had undergone an operation and, like all children, just wanted to go home.Ca: Sentia enyorança.En: He felt homesick.Ca: El soroll del carrer l'omplia de records d'anteriors Nadals, sempre plens d'alegria i dolços.En: The noise from the street filled him with memories of past Christmases, always full of joy and sweets.Ca: Un matí, mentre Núria portava la safata amb l'esmorzar, va veure la tristesa en els ulls d'Oriol.En: One morning, while Núria brought the breakfast tray, she saw the sadness in Oriol's eyes.Ca: "Hem de fer alguna cosa especial per ell i els altres nens," va pensar.En: "We have to do something special for him and the other children," she thought.Ca: Va decidir organitzar una festa de Nadal, però l'hospital estava sota mínims i els recursos escassejaven.En: She decided to organize a Christmas party, but the hospital was running at minimum capacity and resources were scarce.Ca: Amb determinació, Núria va parlar amb els seus col·legues.En: With determination, Núria spoke with her colleagues.Ca: Tots acordaren ajudar.En: They all agreed to help.Ca: Van decorar el passadís amb flocs de neu de paper fets a mà i un petit arbre de plàstic.En: They decorated the hallway with handmade paper snowflakes and a small plastic tree.Ca: Els voluntaris van oferir-se a preparar activitats i, fins i tot, va aconseguir una visita especial: un Pare Noel disposat a repartir somriures.En: Volunteers offered to prepare activities and she even managed to arrange a special visit: a Santa Claus willing to spread smiles.Ca: La vigília de Nadal, Oriol encara estava trist.En: On Christmas Eve, Oriol was still sad.Ca: Volia ser a casa amb la seva família.En: He wanted to be home with his family.Ca: Núria es va apropar i li va dir: "Tinc una sorpresa per a tu, Oriol.En: Núria approached him and said, "I have a surprise for you, Oriol."Ca: " Aquella tarda, mentre les llums s'apagaven al voltant de Barcelona, van obrir les portes de la sala.En: That afternoon, as the lights dimmed around Barcelona, they opened the doors to the room.Ca: Els nens van veure el Pare Noel arribar amb un sac ple de regals.En: The children saw Santa Claus arrive with a sack full of gifts.Ca: La música va començar a sonar i les rialles ompliren l'espai.En: Music started playing and laughter filled the space.Ca: Oriol va veure com els ulls de Núria brillaven quan tots van començar a cantar nadales.En: Oriol saw Núria's eyes shine when everyone began to sing Christmas carols.Ca: Aquella nit, va adonar-se que aquells a l'hospital eren ara la seva família.En: That night, he realized that those in the hospital were now his family.Ca: Envoltat de salutacions càlides i la mà de Núria estrenyent la seva, va somriure per primer cop des de feia dies.En: Surrounded by warm greetings and Núria's hand holding his, he smiled for the first time in days.Ca: El seu cor es va omplir d'alegria.En: His heart filled with joy.Ca: Amb la festa acabada, Núria sentí una pau interior.En: With the party over, Núria felt a sense of inner peace.Ca: Va veure com fer feliç els nens li retornava també felicitat.En: She saw how making the children happy also brought happiness back to her.Ca: Les parets de l'hospital, aquella nit, es van transformar en la llar més càlida del món.En: The walls of the hospital, that night, transformed into the warmest home in the world.Ca: I així, la nit de Nadal es va convertir en una vetllada màgica que Oriol recordaria per sempre.En: And thus, Christmas Eve became a magical evening that Oriol would remember forever. Vocabulary Words:the corridor: el passadísthe pediatric room: la sala d'espera de pediatriatiredness: la enyorançathe operation: la operacióhomesickness: la enyorançathe memories: els recordsthe colleagues: els col·leguesscarce resources: els recursos escassejaventhe determination: la determinacióthe smile: el somriurethe greetings: les salutacionsthe inner peace: la pau interiorthe Christmas Eve: la vigília de Nadalthe sack of gifts: el sac de regalsthe volunteers: els voluntaristhe handmade snowflakes: els flocs de neu de paper fets a màthe small plastic tree: el petit arbre de plàsticthe sadness: la tristesathe party: la festathe hospital bed: el llit hospitalarithe noise: el sorollthe past Christmases: els anteriors Nadalsthe sweets: els dolçosthe handmade decorations: les decoracions fetes a màthe greeting: la salutacióthe warmest home: la llar més càlidathe magical evening: la vetllada màgicathe breakfast tray: la safata amb l'esmorzarthe joy: l'alegriathe Christmas carols: les nadales

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Love and Gifts: A Heartwarming Tokyo Christmas Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-04-08-38-19-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 東京の大きなデパートは、クリスマスの光でキラキラしていました。En: The large department store in Tokyo was sparkling with Christmas lights.Ja: 人々は笑顔でショッピングを楽しんでいます。En: People were enjoying shopping with smiles on their faces.Ja: しかし、アキオとエミコの二人には少し緊張感がありました。En: However, there was a bit of tension between Akio and Emiko.Ja: 「ああ、人が多いね！」エミコは嬉しそうに、しかし少し困ったように言いました。En: "Wow, there are so many people!" Emiko said happily, but with a hint of concern.Ja: 「弟へのプレゼント、見つかるかな。」En: "I wonder if we can find a gift for my little brother."Ja: 「大丈夫だよ、エミコ。僕が手伝う。」En: "Don't worry, Emiko. I'll help you."Ja: アキオはにっこり笑い、エミコの顔を見て言いました。En: Akio said with a smile, looking at Emiko's face.Ja: アキオは、エミコが弟に完璧なプレゼントを見つける手伝いをしたいと思っていました。En: Akio wanted to help Emiko find the perfect gift for her brother.Ja: そして、自分の気持ちをエミコに伝えるためのプレゼントも探していました。En: He was also looking for a gift to express his feelings to Emiko.Ja: でも、それはまだ秘密です。En: But that was still a secret.Ja: デパートの中は、本当にたくさんの人がいました。En: The inside of the department store was indeed crowded with people.Ja: たくさんのものが売れて消えていきます。En: Many items were being sold out quickly.Ja: アキオとエミコは、おもちゃ売り場に向かいました。En: Akio and Emiko headed to the toy section.Ja: そこには、エミコの弟が大好きなキャラクターのおもちゃがありました。En: There, they found toys of a character her brother loves.Ja: 「これ、弟にどうかな？」エミコは目を輝かせて言いました。En: "How about this for my little brother?" Emiko said with sparkling eyes.Ja: しかし、それは最後の一つでした。En: However, it was the last one.Ja: アキオは深く考えました。En: Akio thought deeply.Ja: このおもちゃをエミコに渡したら、弟は喜ぶ。En: If he gave Emiko this toy, her brother would be happy.Ja: でも、自分の気持ちを伝えるためのネックレスを選ぶのは諦めることになるかもしれない。En: But he might have to give up choosing a necklace to convey his feelings.Ja: ふと、アキオはおもちゃの隣のケースの中に輝く小さなネックレスを見つけました。En: Suddenly, Akio spotted a small, shining necklace in the case next to the toys.Ja: それはシンプルで、でもとても素敵でした。En: It was simple, but very beautiful.Ja: 「エミコ、ちょっと待ってて。」En: "Emiko, wait here for a moment."Ja: アキオは急いで会計に向かいました。En: Akio rushed to the checkout.Ja: そして、心の中で決めました。両方買おう。En: And made a decision in his heart to buy both.Ja: アキオはおもちゃとネックレスを手に持ち、エミコの元に戻りました。En: Akio returned to Emiko with the toy and the necklace in hand.Ja: 「これ、あなたの弟にぴったりだよ。」おもちゃをエミコに渡しました。En: "This is perfect for your brother," he said, handing the toy to Emiko.Ja: 「ありがとう、アキオ！すごく嬉しい！」エミコは大喜び。En: "Thank you, Akio! I'm so happy!" Emiko said, delighted.Ja: クリスマスイブの夜、アキオはエミコに別れ際、包みを渡しました。En: On Christmas Eve night, Akio handed Emiko a package as they parted.Ja: 「これは君に。」En: "This is for you."Ja: 「え？何？」エミコはびっくりしたけど、包みを開けました。En: "Huh? What is it?" Emiko was surprised but opened the package.Ja: そこには、キレイなネックレスが入っていました。En: Inside was a beautiful necklace.Ja: 「エミコ、実は…」アキオは緊張していましたが、勇気を出して続けました。En: "Emiko, actually..." Akio was nervous, but he mustered courage and continued.Ja: 「僕は君が大好きなんだ。」En: "I really like you."Ja: エミコは一瞬驚いた表情を見せましたが、すぐに微笑みながらアキオを見つめました。En: Emiko showed a moment of surprise, then looked at Akio with a smile.Ja: 「そのネックレス、とても素敵。En: "The necklace is so lovely.Ja: ありがとう、アキオ。私も、アキオが大好きだよ。」En: Thank you, Akio. I really like you too."Ja: アキオはその瞬間、とても幸せを感じました。En: In that moment, Akio felt very happy.Ja: 彼は、人の幸せを優先しつつ、自分の気持ちを伝えることができました。En: He prioritized someone else's happiness while being able to convey his own feelings.Ja: 彼らは一緒に笑い、クリスマスの夜を心温まる思い出にしました。En: They laughed together and made the Christmas night a heartwarming memory. Vocabulary Words:crowded: たくさんの人sparkling: キラキラtension: 緊張感wonder: 不思議に思うhint: 少しconvey: 伝えるmight: かもしれないdelighted: 大喜びdecision: 決定express: 表現するpackage: 包みcontent: 内容secret: 秘密suddenly: ふとbeautiful: 素敵moment: 瞬間nervous: 緊張してcourage: 勇気happy: 幸せbrother: 弟necklace: ネックレスcharacter: キャラクターcheckout: 会計prioritize: 優先するlaugh: 笑うheartwarming: 心温まるmemory: 思い出prioritized: 優先しましたshining: 輝くtoy: おもちゃ

Fluent Fiction - French: A Christmas Rescue: Courage and Love on the Alpine Slopes Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-12-03-08-38-20-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Le matin se levait doucement sur les Alpes françaises.En: The morning was gently rising over the Alpes françaises.Fr: Le ciel était clair, et la neige fraîche brillait sous le premier rayon de soleil.En: The sky was clear, and the fresh snow gleamed under the first ray of sunlight.Fr: Les cloches de Noël tintaient doucement depuis le chalet du village voisin.En: Christmas bells softly chimed from the chalet of the neighboring village.Fr: Étienne et Lucie, enfilés dans leurs combinaisons de ski, se tenaient en haut d'une piste vertigineuse.En: Étienne and Lucie, dressed in their ski suits, stood at the top of a steep slope.Fr: Étienne n'était pas à l'aise.En: Étienne was not at ease.Fr: Il aimait skier mais, récemment, il avait perdu confiance et cela l'inquiétait.En: He enjoyed skiing, but recently, he had lost confidence, and it worried him.Fr: Lucie, par contre, était prête à conquérir la montagne.En: Lucie, on the other hand, was ready to conquer the mountain.Fr: Elle souriait, son visage illuminé par l'aventure à venir.En: She smiled, her face lit up by the adventure ahead.Fr: “Viens, Étienne !En: “Come on, Étienne!Fr: Cette pente est parfaite !” s'exclama Lucie avec enthousiasme.En: This slope is perfect!” exclaimed Lucie enthusiastically.Fr: Étienne hocha la tête, décidé à impressionner Lucie.En: Étienne nodded, determined to impress Lucie.Fr: Il avait un faible pour elle, même si lui aussi n'avait jamais osé lui avouer.En: He had a soft spot for her, although he too had never dared to confess it to her.Fr: Ils commencèrent leur descente.En: They began their descent.Fr: Lucie descendait à une allure folle, toujours en avance, riant dans le vent froid.En: Lucie skied at a mad speed, always ahead, laughing in the cold wind.Fr: Étienne la suivait de près, cherchant à garder le rythme.En: Étienne followed closely, trying to keep up.Fr: Soudain, un grondement sourd retentit.En: Suddenly, a dull rumble echoed.Fr: La montagne trembla et une avalanche se déclencha soudainement.En: The mountain trembled, and an avalanche suddenly occurred.Fr: Étienne vit Lucie s'arrêter brusquement, son visage passant de la joie à l'effroi.En: Étienne saw Lucie stop abruptly, her face shifting from joy to fear.Fr: La neige dévala la pente, rapide et impitoyable.En: The snow rushed down the slope, fast and relentless.Fr: Avant qu'il ne puisse réagir, Lucie disparut sous un déluge blanc.En: Before he could react, Lucie disappeared under a white deluge.Fr: Le cœur d'Étienne s'accéléra.En: Étienne's heart raced.Fr: Il devait agir vite.En: He had to act quickly.Fr: Il pouvait attendre les secours, mais chaque seconde comptait pour Lucie.En: He could wait for rescue, but every second counted for Lucie.Fr: Sans hésitation, il s'élança dans la neige, son cœur battant la chamade.En: Without hesitation, he plunged into the snow, his heart pounding.Fr: Avançant avec précaution, il chercha des indices, appelant le nom de Lucie avec désespoir.En: Proceeding cautiously, he searched for clues, desperately calling Lucie's name.Fr: Puis, il aperçut quelque chose : une main dépassant à peine de la neige épaisse.En: Then, he spotted something: a hand barely sticking out of the thick snow.Fr: Étienne se précipita.En: Étienne rushed over.Fr: “Lucie !” cria-t-il, creusant frénétiquement.En: “Lucie!” he shouted, digging frantically.Fr: Elle était blessée, consciente mais en état de choc.En: She was injured, conscious but in shock.Fr: Il faisait très froid, et elle avait mal à la jambe, probablement fracturée.En: It was very cold, and her leg hurt, probably broken.Fr: Il fit de son mieux pour la calmer, puis sortit un bandage de son sac pour stabiliser sa jambe.En: He did his best to calm her, then took a bandage from his bag to stabilize her leg.Fr: Il savait comment faire : Étienne avait suivi un cours de premiers secours au cas où.En: He knew how: Étienne had taken a first aid course just in case.Fr: Finalement, le ski patrouille apparut à l'horizon, alerté par une alerte d'avalanche.En: Finally, the ski patrol appeared on the horizon, alerted by an avalanche alert.Fr: Étienne et Lucie furent secourus, enveloppés dans des couvertures chaudes, transportés en lieu sûr.En: Étienne and Lucie were rescued, wrapped in warm blankets, transported to safety.Fr: Dans la chaleur du chalet, entourés par des lumières de Noël, Lucie tourna son regard vers Étienne.En: In the warmth of the chalet, surrounded by Christmas lights, Lucie turned her gaze to Étienne.Fr: “Merci, Étienne.En: “Thank you, Étienne.Fr: Sans toi… je ne sais pas.” Étienne rougit.En: Without you… I don't know.” Étienne blushed.Fr: “J'ai eu peur, mais… je ne pouvais pas te laisser.” Lucie sourit doucement.En: “I was scared, but… I couldn't leave you.” Lucie smiled gently.Fr: “Je l'ai toujours su.En: “I always knew.Fr: Merci d'avoir été courageux.” Étienne réalisa que son hésitation était toujours là, mais la peur pour Lucie l'avait fait agir.En: Thank you for being brave.” Étienne realized that his hesitation was still there, but his fear for Lucie had made him act.Fr: “Lucie, je crois… je t'aime.” Lucie rit doucement, ses yeux brillants.En: “Lucie, I think… I love you.” Lucie laughed softly, her eyes shining.Fr: “Moi aussi, Étienne.En: “Me too, Étienne.Fr: Moi aussi.” Ce Noël, perdu dans les montagnes, ils avaient trouvé quelque chose de précieux.En: Me too.” This Christmas, lost in the mountains, they had found something precious.Fr: Étienne n'était plus le même.En: Étienne was no longer the same.Fr: Il avait vaincu ses peurs, et ça, c'était le plus beau cadeau.En: He had conquered his fears, and that was the most beautiful gift. Vocabulary Words:the morning: le matingently: doucementthe slope: la penteto confess: avouersteep: vertigineusedull rumble: grondement sourdrelentless: impitoyablethe avalanche: l'avalancheto tremble: tremblerabruptly: brusquementa deluge: un délugeto react: réagira clue: un indicefrantically: frénétiquementto stabilize: stabiliserthe first aid: les premiers secoursto alert: alerterthe rescue: les secoursto wrap: envelopperdoubt: l'hésitationinjured: blesséeto calm: calmerprobably: probablementto plunge: s'élancerthe ski patrol: le ski patrouilleconscious: conscientethe horizon: l'horizona heartbeat: un battementto conquer: vaincreprecious: précieux

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Finding Purpose Among Tivoli's Twinkling Christmas Lights Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-12-02-23-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Mikkel trak sjalet tættere omkring skuldrene, mens snefnuggene dalede ned i Tivoli.En: Mikkel pulled the shawl closer around his shoulders, while snowflakes descended in Tivoli.Da: Omkring ham strakte julemarkedet sig med sine farverige boder.En: Around him, the Christmas market stretched out with its colorful stalls.Da: Lyset glimtede i træerne, og duften af gløgg og æbleskiver svømmede i luften.En: The lights twinkled in the trees, and the scent of gløgg and æbleskiver filled the air.Da: Mikkel følte sig lille blandt de mange mennesker, der lo og delte øjeblikke af glæde.En: Mikkel felt small among the many people who laughed and shared moments of joy.Da: Katrine ved hans side strålede af livsglæde.En: Katrine at his side radiated with the joy of life.Da: "Mikkel, denne stand ser spændende ud," sagde hun og trak ham mod en boder fyldt med håndlavede gaver.En: "Mikkel, this stall looks exciting," she said, pulling him towards a booth filled with handmade gifts.Da: Mikkel sukkede og kiggede rundt.En: Mikkel sighed and looked around.Da: Han tænkte på sin niece, der ventede på juleaften.En: He thought of his niece, who was waiting for Christmas Eve.Da: Hun elskede eventyr, præcis som han gjorde som barn.En: She loved adventures, just as he did when he was a child.Da: "Hvad leder du efter?"En: "What are you looking for?"Da: spurgte Katrine blidt.En: asked Katrine gently.Da: Mikkel tøvede.En: Mikkel hesitated.Da: "Noget særligt.En: "Something special.Da: Men jeg ved ikke rigtigt, om jeg har råd til noget specielt," indrømmede han.En: But I don't really know if I can afford anything special," he admitted.Da: Hun klappede ham på skulderen.En: She patted him on the shoulder.Da: "Husk, det er tanken, der tæller."En: "Remember, it's the thought that counts."Da: De gik videre.En: They moved on.Da: Mellem boderne fandt Mikkel en gammel trælegetøjsmager.En: Among the stalls, Mikkel found an old wooden toy maker.Da: Håndværkene mindede ham om hans barndom.En: The crafts reminded him of his childhood.Da: Små trædukker, der mindede om hans bedstefars værksteder, hvor historier blev skabt gennem simple figurer.En: Small wooden dolls that reminded him of his grandfather's workshops, where stories were created through simple figures.Da: Hans hjerte svulmede op.En: His heart swelled.Da: "Den her," hviskede han og pegede på en lille træelefant.En: "This one," he whispered, pointing to a little wooden elephant.Da: Den trængte til en historie, præcis som de mange historier, han havde indrammet på sine lærreder hjemme.En: It needed a story, just like the many stories he had framed on his canvases at home.Da: Katrine smilede.En: Katrine smiled.Da: "Perfekt."En: "Perfect."Da: Det lille ord bar større betydning, end Mikkel kunne have forestillet sig.En: The small word carried more significance than Mikkel could have imagined.Da: Han følte sig lettet.En: He felt relieved.Da: Med elefanten i hænderne nærmede de sig kasseapparatet.En: With the elephant in hand, they approached the cash register.Da: Kostbare ting kunne ikke måle sig med noget så ærligt.En: Precious things couldn't compare to something so honest.Da: Med gaven omhyggeligt pakket begav de sig videre gennem Tivolis eventyrlige have.En: With the gift carefully wrapped, they moved on through Tivoli's enchanting garden.Da: Den kolde vinterluft blev opvarmet af deres smil og glæde.En: The cold winter air was warmed by their smiles and joy.Da: Mikkel følte en ny våge.En: Mikkel felt a new sense of purpose.Da: Han var værdifuld, præcis som han var.En: He was valuable, just as he was.Da: Turen til julemarkedet blev en påmindelse om det enkle, det sande.En: The trip to the Christmas market became a reminder of the simple, the true.Da: Alt hvad han behøvede for at genskabe sig selv, var allerede ved hans side.En: Everything he needed to recreate himself was already by his side.Da: Mikkel greb Katrines hånd og lovede sig selv aldrig at glemme det igen.En: Mikkel grabbed Katrine's hand and promised himself never to forget it again.Da: Sammen gik de, fyldt med varme og glæde, videre ind i den glitrende vinternat.En: Together, filled with warmth and joy, they walked further into the shimmering winter night. Vocabulary Words:shawl: sjaletdescend: daledestall: bodertwinkle: glimtedescent: duftensnowflake: snefnughesitate: tøvedebooth: standhandmade: håndlavedepat: klappedesignificance: betydningcash register: kasseapparatetenchanting: eventyrligeradiate: stråledeadventure: eventyrprecious: kostbarecraft: håndværkworkshop: værkstedervaluable: værdifuldcreate: skabtascend: nærmedecanvas: lærrederwrapped: pakketpromise: lovedeshimmering: glitrendepurpose: vågerecreate: genskabesignificant: sandtremind: påmindelsefigure: figurer

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Secret Santa Switch: Office Gifts and Unexpected Confessions Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-11-30-23-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Kontoret var full av julspänning.En: The office was filled with Christmas excitement.Sv: Skratt och prat fyllde rummen, och varje skrivbord var prydda med ljus och lussekatter.En: Laughter and chatter filled the rooms, and each desk was decorated with lights and lussekatter.Sv: Det var dagen för den hemliga tomteutdelningen, och alla undrade vem som fått vad.En: It was the day for the secret Santa gift exchange, and everyone wondered who got what.Sv: Elin, som var projektledare, såg bekymrad ut.En: Elin, who was the project manager, looked worried.Sv: Deadline för ett stort projekt närmade sig, och hon satt med en kopp kaffe och en hög papper framför sig.En: The deadline for a big project was approaching, and she sat with a cup of coffee and a stack of papers in front of her.Sv: Men hennes tankar var någon annanstans.En: But her thoughts were elsewhere.Sv: Hon ville hitta den perfekta hemliga tomtepresenten till en medarbetare som hon hemligt gillade.En: She wanted to find the perfect secret Santa gift for a colleague she secretly liked.Sv: Nils, en avslappnad kollega, såg henne över skrivbordet.En: Nils, a laid-back colleague, saw her across the desk.Sv: Han kände Elin sedan länge och visste att hon alltid arbetade hårt.En: He had known Elin for a long time and knew she always worked hard.Sv: Han log för sig själv.En: He smiled to himself.Sv: Han hade fått Elin som sin hemliga tomte.En: He had drawn Elin as his secret Santa.Sv: Att ge henne en present hade plötsligt blivit viktigt för honom.En: Giving her a gift had suddenly become important to him.Sv: Sofie, den glada nykomlingen på kontoret, hoppade runt och pratade med alla.En: Sofie, the cheerful newcomer at the office, hopped around and talked to everyone.Sv: Hon var spänd och förväntansfull över sin första Luciafirande på företaget.En: She was excited and eager about her first Lucia celebration at the company.Sv: Hon hade hört så mycket om ljusen och sångerna.En: She had heard so much about the lights and songs.Sv: Medan arbetsdagen fortsatte växte stressen inne i Elin.En: As the workday continued, the stress inside Elin grew.Sv: Hon visste att hon var tvungen att stanna sent.En: She knew she had to stay late.Sv: När de flesta började gå hem, satte hon på sig hörlurarna, tog ett djupt andetag, och började jobba på projektet.En: When most began to leave, she put on her headphones, took a deep breath, and started working on the project.Sv: Men samtidigt lade hon planer för hennes present.En: But at the same time, she was planning her gift.Sv: Nils hade sin egen plan.En: Nils had his own plan.Sv: Han smög till Elins skrivbord och bytte hennes present med Sofies.En: He sneaked over to Elin's desk and swapped her gift with Sofie's.Sv: Han tänkte att det var dags för henne att inse hur han kände.En: He thought it was time for her to realize how he felt.Sv: Nästa dag samlades alla i konferensrummet för att dela ut sina hemliga tomtepresenter.En: The next day, everyone gathered in the conference room to exchange their secret Santa gifts.Sv: Elin kände nervositeten bubbla när Sofie öppnade "hennes" present.En: Elin felt her nerves bubble up as Sofie opened "her" gift.Sv: Det var ett noggrant inslaget paket med en vacker anteckningsbok.En: It was a carefully wrapped package with a beautiful notebook.Sv: Elins hjärta sjönk när hon såg meddelandet inuti, ett meddelande designat för den hon gillade: "För alla dina hemliga drömmar."En: Elin's heart sank as she saw the message inside, a message designed for the one she liked: "For all your secret dreams."Sv: Sofie log förvånat men glatt.En: Sofie smiled, surprised but happy.Sv: "Tack så mycket, Elin. Det är underbart!"En: "Thank you so much, Elin. It's wonderful!"Sv: I det ögonblicket klev Nils fram.En: At that moment, Nils stepped forward.Sv: "Förlåt, Elin. Jag bytte dem," sa han lättsamt men allvarligt.En: "I'm sorry, Elin. I switched them," he said lightly but seriously.Sv: Elin tittade förvirrat på Nils.En: Elin looked confused at Nils.Sv: "Varför skulle du göra det?"En: "Why would you do that?"Sv: Nils rödde lätt om kinderna.En: Nils blushed slightly.Sv: "Jag ville bara att du skulle märka mig," mumlade han.En: "I just wanted you to notice me," he mumbled.Sv: Det oväntade erkännandet fick Elin att fundera.En: The unexpected confession made Elin think.Sv: Trots det kände hon en värme i hjärtat.En: Despite that, she felt a warmth in her heart.Sv: Kanske var det dags att söka kärleken där hon minst förväntade sig.En: Maybe it was time to seek love where she least expected it.Sv: St. Lucia-dagen kom, och kontoret var fyllt av sång och ljus.En: St. Lucia Day came, and the office was filled with song and light.Sv: Elin och Nils stod nära varandra, båda med ett blygt leende.En: Elin and Nils stood close to each other, both with shy smiles.Sv: Det var början på något nytt.En: It was the beginning of something new.Sv: När dagen slutade och ljusen släcktes, gick Elin hem, lättad över att hon lärt sig se de människor och möjligheter som alltid funnits framför henne.En: When the day ended and the lights were turned off, Elin went home, relieved that she had learned to see the people and opportunities that had always been in front of her. Vocabulary Words:chatter: pratdecorated: pryddalussekatter: lussekatterapproaching: närmade sigcolleague: kollegalaid-back: avslappnadnewcomer: nykomlingenhopped: hoppadeeager: förväntansfullconfession: erkännandetsneaked: smögwrapped: inslagetbubbling: bubblanotice: märkaspänning: excitementbekymrad: worriederkännande: acknowledgmentblushed: röddeopportunities: möjligheterforlåt: sorryconfused: förvirratdesigned: designatslightly: lättcarefully: noggrantmessage: meddelandetsank: sjönkrelieved: lättadlaughter: skrattstack: högclipboard: anteckningsbok

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: A Sweet Gesture: How Aarav Found the Perfect Gift Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-11-30-08-38-20-hi Story Transcript:Hi: दफ्तर की खिड़की से रोशनी झांक रही थी।En: Light was peeking through the office window.Hi: चारों तरफ दीपावली की खुशबू अभी भी बाकी थी।En: The fragrance of Diwali still lingered in the air.Hi: लेकिन अब बारी थी क्रिसमस की सजावट की।En: But now it was time for Christmas decorations.Hi: दफ्तर में हर कोना रंग-बिरंगी लाइटों से सजा था।En: Every corner of the office was adorned with colorful lights.Hi: ब्रेक रूम में साथी कर्मचारी आनेवाले ऑफिस होलीडे पार्टी की बातें कर रहे थे।En: In the break room, fellow employees were discussing the upcoming office holiday party.Hi: आरव बोला, "यह रोमांचक है।En: Aarav said, "It's exciting.Hi: लेकिन मुझे मेरे सीक्रेट सांता के लिए सही उपहार नहीं मिला।En: But I haven't found the right gift for my Secret Santa."Hi: " आरव, जो एक अंतर्मुखी विश्लेषक था, अक्सर अंतिम समय के निर्णयों को लेकर चिंतित रहता था।En: Aarav, who was an introverted analyst, often worried about last-minute decisions.Hi: उसकी सहयोगी प्रिय, हर समस्या का हल आसानी से निकाल लेती थी।En: His colleague, Priya, had a knack for finding solutions to every problem easily.Hi: वह बहुत ही रचनात्मक और व्यवस्थित थी।En: She was very creative and organized.Hi: आरव जानता था कि उसे प्रिय के लिए सही उपहार खोजना है।En: Aarav knew he had to find the perfect gift for Priya.Hi: लेकिन वह नहीं समझ पा रहा था कि प्रिय को क्या पसंद होगा।En: But he couldn't figure out what Priya would like.Hi: दोनों के रूचियाँ काफी अलग थीं।En: Their interests were quite different.Hi: समय भी निकल रहा था।En: Time was also running out.Hi: आरव ने निर्णय लिया कि वह ब्रेक के दौरान प्रिय की रुचियों को देखने की कोशिश करेगा।En: Aarav decided he would try to observe Priya's interests during the break.Hi: एक दिन, जब प्रिय अपने कुछ सहकर्मियों के साथ ब्रेक रूम में बात कर रही थी, आरव पास से गुजर रहा था।En: One day, when Priya was chatting in the break room with some colleagues, Aarav passed by.Hi: उसने प्रिय को कहते सुना, "मुझे नानी के हाथों की बनाई मिठाइयाँ बहुत याद आती हैं।En: He heard Priya say, "I really miss the sweets made by my grandmother.Hi: वह बहुत स्वादिष्ट होती थीं।En: They were so delicious."Hi: " आरव के मन में तुरंत एक ख्याल आया।En: An idea struck Aarav's mind immediately.Hi: उसने तय किया कि वह प्रिय के लिए कुछ ऐसी मिठाइयाँ लेगा, जो उसकी नानी के हाथों की मिठाइयों की तरह हों।En: He decided he would get Priya some sweets reminiscent of her grandmother's.Hi: अगले ही दिन, आरव ने शहर की मिठाई की दुकानें खंगालनी शुरू कीं।En: The very next day, Aarav began scouting the sweet shops in the city.Hi: कुछ घंटे की खोज के बाद, उसे एक दुकान मिली, जहाँ पर पारंपरिक मिठाइयाँ मिलती थीं।En: After a few hours of searching, he found a shop that sold traditional sweets.Hi: उसने मिठाइयों का एक सुंदर डिब्बा तैयार करवाया।En: He had a beautiful box of sweets prepared.Hi: जब समय आया सीक्रेट सांता उपहार देने का, आरव ने प्रिय को वह डिब्बा दिया।En: When the time came to exchange Secret Santa gifts, Aarav gave Priya the box.Hi: प्रिय ने बड़े जतन से डिब्बा खोला।En: Priya opened it carefully.Hi: उसके चेहरे पर खुशी की लहर दौड़ गई।En: Her face lit up with joy.Hi: "अरे, ये तो वही मिठाइयाँ हैं!En: "Oh, these are the same sweets!Hi: ये मेरी नानी की मिठाइयों की याद दिलाती हैं," प्रिय ने भावुक होकर कहा।En: They remind me of my grandmother's sweets," Priya said emotionally.Hi: आरव मुस्कुराया, उसे लगा कि वह किसी को समझने और संबंध बनाने में सक्षम है।En: Aarav smiled, feeling that he was able to understand someone and form a connection.Hi: उसने महसूस किया कि कभी-कभी व्यक्तिगत इशारे रिश्ते मजबूत करते हैं।En: He realized that sometimes personal gestures strengthen relationships.Hi: उस दिन, सर्द हवा के बीच आरव ने यह सीख लिया कि ध्यान और समझ से भरा एक छोटा सा उपहार भी किसी के दिल को छू सकता है।En: That day, amidst the cold air, Aarav learned that a small gift filled with attention and understanding can touch someone's heart. Vocabulary Words:peeking: झांक रहीlingered: बाकी थीadorned: सजा थाfragrance: खुशबूintroverted: अंतर्मुखीknack: हुनरscouting: खंगालनीreminiscent: याद दिलातीtraditional: पारंपरिकexchange: विनिमयcarefully: जतन सेgestures: इशारेstrengthen: मजबूतconnection: संबंधchatting: बात कर रहीupcoming: आनेवालेemotionally: भावुकobserve: देखनेmiss: याद आतीlit up: खुशी की लहर दौड़ गईpersonal: व्यक्तिगतattention: ध्यानorganized: व्यवस्थितunique: अद्वितीयdelicious: स्वादिष्टanalyst: विश्लेषकsweets: मिठाइयाँcolleague: सहकर्मीdecisions: निर्णयोंunderstanding: समझने

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Festive Magic: Finding the Perfect Melody in Budapest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-11-29-08-38-20-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A karácsonyi vásár Budapest szívében pezsgő élete újra és újra elkápráztatott mindenkit, aki arra járt.En: The Christmas market in the heart of Budapest once again dazzled everyone who passed by with its vibrant life.Hu: A kis bódék sorakoztak a Vörösmarty téren, ahol az ünnepi fények és a forralt bor csábító illata keveredett a frissen sült gesztenye aromájával.En: The small booths lined Vörösmarty Square, where the festive lights and the enticing scent of mulled wine mingled with the aroma of freshly roasted chestnuts.Hu: Az emberek vidáman sétálgattak, kezükben gőzölgő italokkal és kürtős kaláccsal.En: People were joyfully strolling around, holding steaming drinks and kürtős kalács in their hands.Hu: Levente ezen a hideg decemberi estén elhatározta, hogy megtalálja a tökéletes ajándékot a húgának, Emesének.En: On this cold December evening, Levente decided to find the perfect gift for his sister, Emese.Hu: Emese nehéz éven volt túl.En: Emese had a difficult year.Hu: Egy fájdalmas szakítás után próbálta újraépíteni az életét.En: After a painful breakup, she was trying to rebuild her life.Hu: Levente tudta, hogy valami különleges dolgot kell adnia neki, olyasmit, ami vigaszt nyújt.En: Levente knew he needed to give her something special, something that would offer comfort.Hu: Ahogy sétált, elkezdett aggódni.En: As he walked, he began to worry.Hu: Mennyi bódé, mennyi lehetőség!En: So many booths, so many possibilities!Hu: Mindenhol szebbnél szebb dolgok kínálkoztak, de egyik sem tűnt igazán megfelelőnek.En: Everywhere beautiful things were offered, but none seemed truly fitting.Hu: Levente végre úgy döntött, hogy szétnéz a bódék közt, és keres valami igazán különlegeset.En: Levente finally decided to look around the booths and search for something really special.Hu: Azonban a sok színes bódé, az emberek forgataga, még inkább összezavarta.En: However, the many colorful booths and the bustling crowd only confused him more.Hu: Sebaj, gondolta, itt az ideje, hogy tanácsot kérjen Katalintól, a nagymamától, aki mindig bölcsességgel állt mellettük.En: Never mind, he thought, it's time to seek advice from Katalin, the grandmother, who always stood by them with wisdom.Hu: Levente felhívta Katalint, aki gyorsan vette fel a telefont.En: Levente called Katalin, who picked up the phone quickly.Hu: Elmesélte neki a helyzetet, és türelmesen hallgatta, amit a nagymama mondott.En: He explained the situation to her and patiently listened to what the grandmother had to say.Hu: Katalin szerint Emese mindig is szerette azokat a dallamokat, amelyek a nagypapa régi zenedobozából szóltak.En: According to Katalin, Emese always loved the melodies that played from the grandfather's old music box.Hu: Leventének hirtelen eszébe jutott egy bódé a téren, ahol régebben látott valami hasonlót.En: Suddenly Levente remembered a booth in the square where he had previously seen something similar.Hu: Sietett vissza, remélve, hogy a megérzése helyes.En: He hurried back, hoping his intuition was right.Hu: Az egyik bódéban gyönyörű, kézzel készített zenélő dobozokat talált.En: In one of the booths, he found beautiful, handmade music boxes.Hu: Az eladó kedvesen mosolygott rá, és amikor Levente elmondta, hogy mit keres, a hölgy egy különleges darabot mutatott neki.En: The vendor smiled kindly at him, and when Levente explained what he was looking for, the lady showed him a special item.Hu: A zenélő doboz pont azt a dallamot játszotta, amit a nagymama megemlített.En: The music box played exactly the melody the grandmother had mentioned.Hu: Emese kedvenc dala volt ez.En: It was Emese's favorite song.Hu: Levente izgatottan vette meg a dobozt, örült, hogy végre megtalálta, amit keresett.En: Levente bought the box excitedly, glad he finally found what he was looking for.Hu: Hazafelé menet a hópelyhek gyengéden hullottak rá, s a szíve boldogan dobogott.En: On the way home, snowflakes gently fell upon him, and his heart beat happily.Hu: Karácsony estéjén, amikor Emese kinyitotta az ajándékot, könnyek szöktek a szemébe.En: On Christmas Eve, when Emese opened the gift, tears welled up in her eyes.Hu: Nem csak a szépsége miatt, hanem azért, mert Levente pontosan tudta, mire van szüksége.En: Not just for its beauty, but because Levente knew exactly what she needed.Hu: Érezte a szeretetet és a törődést a bátyja gesztusában.En: She felt the love and care in her brother's gesture.Hu: Ez a kis ajándék több volt, mint egy egyszerű tárgy; tele volt emlékekkel és új reménnyel.En: This little gift was more than just an object; it was filled with memories and new hope.Hu: Levente megkönnyebbülten ült le a kanapére, tudva, hogy sikerült örömet szereznie Emesének.En: Levente sat on the couch with relief, knowing he had succeeded in bringing joy to Emese.Hu: Rájött, hogy néha a legkisebb gesztusoknak van a legnagyobb hatásuk.En: He realized that sometimes the smallest gestures have the greatest impact.Hu: Megtanulta, hogy ha szívből ad valamit, az valóban csodát tehet.En: He learned that when you give something from the heart, it can truly work wonders.Hu: Ahogy a család együtt ünnepelt, Levente boldogan nézett körül, büszkén, hogy húgának egy ilyen különleges pillanatot ajándékozott.En: As the family celebrated together, Levente looked around happily, proud to have given his sister such a special moment. Vocabulary Words:market: vásárheart: szívdazzled: elkápráztatottbooths: bódékfestive: ünnepienticing: csábítóscent: illatamingle: keveredikjoyfully: vidámandecided: elhatároztaperfect: tökéletesgift: ajándékpainful: fájdalmasbreakup: szakításrebuild: újraépítenipossibilities: lehetőségfitting: megfelelőcolorful: színesconfused: összezavartaadvice: tanácsotwisdom: bölcsességgelaccording: szerintmelody: dallamintuition: megérzésvendor: eladógesture: gesztusmemories: emlékekrelief: megkönnyebbültenimpact: hatáswonders: csodát

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Finding Gifted Joy: Milan's Heartfelt Christmas Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-11-29-08-38-20-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Калемегдански парк био је обасјан празничним светлима.En: Kalemegdan park was illuminated by festive lights.Sr: На голим гранама дрвећа висиле су светлуцаве лампице, а ваздух је мирисао на кувано вино и печене кестене.En: Twinkling lights hung from the bare branches of trees, and the air smelled of mulled wine and roasted chestnuts.Sr: Трг пун живописних штандова испунио је улице радошћу.En: The square full of colorful stalls filled the streets with joy.Sr: У том весељу, Милан је ходао, лагано корачајући преко шарених тепиха од опалог лишћа.En: In this festivity, Milan was walking, stepping lightly over carpets of fallen leaves.Sr: Милан је хтео да пронађе савршен поклон за Ану.En: Milan wanted to find the perfect gift for Ana.Sr: Није било лако.En: It wasn't easy.Sr: Са свих страна, људи су се гурали, док су продавци гласно рекламирали своје рукотворине.En: From all sides, people were pushing, while vendors loudly advertised their handmade crafts.Sr: Милан је био преплављен изборима: ручно рађени украси за јелку, топли шалови и разни сувенири.En: Milan was overwhelmed with choices: handcrafted Christmas ornaments, warm scarves, and various souvenirs.Sr: Док је шетао међу штандовима, у мислима му је био само један циљ – нешто посебно, нешто што ће задивити Ану.En: As he strolled among the stalls, only one goal was in his mind—something special, something that would amaze Ana.Sr: Са њим је био и Јован, његов пријатељ, који је такође тражио нешто специфично.En: With him was his friend Jovan, who was also looking for something specific.Sr: Милан је застао крај једног малог штанда.En: Milan stopped by one small stall.Sr: Продавац је нудио руком резбарене дрвене предмете.En: The vendor was offering hand-carved wooden items.Sr: Његове очи су се зауставиле на малој, али грациозно урезбареној кутији.En: His eyes rested on a small but gracefully carved box.Sr: На њој је било исписано: "Љубав и пажња чине свет светлијим.En: It was inscribed with: "Love and attention make the world brighter."Sr: "Милан је знао да је пронашао оно што тражи.En: Milan knew he had found what he was looking for.Sr: Осећао је да ће Ана бити одушевљена његовом пажњом и њиховом повезаности.En: He felt that Ana would be thrilled with his attention and their connection.Sr: Сетио се колико Ана цени ситнице које могу да значе све.En: He remembered how much Ana appreciates little things that can mean everything.Sr: Без много размишљања, купио је кутију.En: Without much thought, he bought the box.Sr: Осећао је како му је терет нестанка савршеног поклона спадне с рамена.En: He felt the burden of finding the perfect gift lift off his shoulders.Sr: Јован му је честитао и рекао да је направио одличан избор.En: Jovan congratulated him and said he had made an excellent choice.Sr: Док су се враћали кроз парк, Милан је схватио да је поклонио нешто више од материјалног предмета.En: As they walked back through the park, Milan realized he had given something more than a material object.Sr: Показао је љубав и бригу на један посебан начин.En: He showed love and care in a special way.Sr: Та спознаја донела му је нову радост и топлину у срцу.En: This realization brought him newfound joy and warmth in his heart.Sr: Калемегдан, обасјан празничним светлима, био је савршено место за учење вредности љубави и пажње.En: Kalemegdan, illuminated by festive lights, was the perfect place to learn the value of love and attention.Sr: Можда је овај Божић био још један празник, али за Милана и Ану, постаје значајнији, обојен аутентичном радошћу и блискошћу.En: Perhaps this Christmas was just another holiday, but for Milan and Ana, it became more significant, colored with genuine joy and closeness. Vocabulary Words:illuminated: обасјанfestive: празничнимtwinkling: светлуцавеmulled wine: кувано виноroasted: печенеchestnuts: кестенеcolorful: живописнихstalls: штандоваjoy: радошћуstepping: корачајућиoverwhelmed: преплављенhandcrafted: ручно рађениornaments: украсиsouvenirs: сувенириstrolled: шетаоinscribed: исписаноthrilled: одушевљенаconnection: повезаностиburden: теретlift: спаднеcongratulated: честитаоnewfound: новуwarmth: топлинуrealization: спознајаattention: пажњаvalues: вредностиsignificant: значајнијиgenuine: аутентичномcloseness: блискошћуcarved: резбарене

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Thanksgiving Under Arctic Skies: A Story of Survival and Heart Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-11-26-23-34-01-es Story Transcript:Es: El viento aullaba entre las llanuras heladas de la tundra ártica, una vastedad blanca que se extendía hasta donde alcanzaba la vista.En: The wind howled across the frozen plains of the arctic tundra, an endless white expanse stretching as far as the eye could see.Es: Diego y Marisol caminaban cuidadosamente sobre la nieve crujiente, sus figuras pequeñas en el inmenso paisaje invernal.En: Diego and Marisol walked carefully on the crunching snow, their small figures in the vast winter landscape.Es: Cada paso los llevaba más cerca del pequeño puesto de comercio, el único lugar donde podían conseguir los suministros necesarios para enfrentar el implacable frío.En: Each step brought them closer to the small trading post, the only place where they could get the necessary supplies to withstand the relentless cold.Es: El día era gris y el cielo parecía apretarles con su frialdad.En: The day was gray and the sky seemed to press down on them with its chill.Es: Thanksgiving se acercaba, pero en este rincón del mundo, la festividad tenía un sabor diferente.En: Thanksgiving was approaching, but in this corner of the world, the holiday had a different flavor.Es: Diego miraba a Marisol, quien tiraba de su chaqueta más cerca del cuerpo, ambos comprendían la importancia de aquella tarea.En: Diego looked at Marisol, who pulled her jacket tighter around her body, both understanding the importance of this task.Es: Al llegar al puesto, el ambiente dentro era apenas más cálido que en el exterior.En: Upon reaching the post, the atmosphere inside was just barely warmer than outside.Es: Las estanterías estaban llenas de productos, pero los precios eran exorbitantes.En: The shelves were full of products, but the prices were exorbitant.Es: Diego inhaló profundamente.En: Diego inhaled deeply.Es: Sabía que los recursos eran limitados.En: He knew resources were limited.Es: Las palabras rondaban en su mente: "¿Cómo podemos celebrar un Thanksgiving aquí?"En: The words lingered in his mind, "How can we celebrate Thanksgiving here?"Es: Marisol, siempre práctica, comenzó a revisar lo que necesitaban: alimentos básicos, una pequeña vela para iluminar su hogar por la noche, y tal vez algo especial para la cena.En: Marisol, always practical, began to review what they needed: basic foodstuffs, a small candle to light their home at night, and maybe something special for dinner.Es: Mientras tanto, Diego observaba a un comerciante que ofrecía una mirada indiferente.En: Meanwhile, Diego watched a trader who offered an indifferent look.Es: Era momento de verificar si podía intercambiar algunas pieles de zorro plateado, su tesoro más preciado.En: It was time to see if he could trade some silver fox furs, his most treasured possession.Es: Las pieles estaban cuidadosamente guardadas en la mochila de Diego.En: The furs were carefully stored in Diego's backpack.Es: Las había obtenido después de varios viajes arriesgados a través del hielo.En: He had obtained them after several risky trips across the ice.Es: El comerciante, un hombre robusto con barba densa, miró las pieles con sagacidad.En: The trader, a robust man with a thick beard, looked at the furs shrewdly.Es: La negociación comenzó, un tira y afloja tenso donde se jugaba su habilidad para proteger y proveer.En: The negotiation began, a tense tug-of-war where his ability to protect and provide was at stake.Es: Después de conversaciones largas y miradas cautelosas, finalmente llegaron a un acuerdo.En: After long conversations and cautious looks, they finally reached an agreement.Es: Diego logró asegurar un saco generoso de provisiones: harina, un poco de azúcar, y hasta un pequeño pavo de lata, algo que en aquel lugar parecía un verdadero lujo.En: Diego managed to secure a generous sack of provisions: flour, a little sugar, and even a small canned turkey, something that seemed like a true luxury in that place.Es: Con las provisiones en manos temblorosas de emoción, Diego y Marisol regresaron a su cabaña.En: With provisions in trembling hands of excitement, Diego and Marisol returned to their cabin.Es: Prepararon los ingredientes con cuidado, y bajo el tenue resplandor de la vela, celebraron un Thanksgiving humilde pero pleno.En: They prepared the ingredients carefully, and under the dim glow of the candle, celebrated a Thanksgiving humble but full.Es: A través de la ventana, la tundra brillaba bajo la luz de la luna, silenciosa y solemne.En: Through the window, the tundra shone under the moonlight, silent and solemn.Es: La cena fue sencilla, pero llena de significado.En: The dinner was simple but full of meaning.Es: Desde aquel entonces, Diego aprendió que la verdadera riqueza no estaba en lo que se podía contar, sino en quienes te rodean.En: From that moment on, Diego learned that true wealth was not in what could be counted, but in those who surround you.Es: La calidez en su corazón y la compañía de Marisol llenaron el lugar de un calor que desafió al propio invierno.En: The warmth in his heart and the company of Marisol filled the place with a heat that defied winter itself.Es: La comunidad era pequeña, pero la gratitud era inmensa, un faro cálido en medio del frío ártico.En: The community was small, but the gratitude was immense, a warm beacon in the midst of the arctic cold. Vocabulary Words:the wind: el vientohowled: aullabathe plains: las llanurasfrozen: heladasthe expanse: la vastedadthe eye: el ojocrunching: crujientethe landscape: el paisajewithstand: enfrentarrelentless: implacablethe sky: el cielochill: frialdadthe task: la tareathe shelves: las estanteríasexorbitant: exorbitantesthe candle: la velatrader: comercianteindifferent: indiferentetug-of-war: tira y aflojaprovisions: provisionestrembling: temblorosasthe cabin: la cabañathe glow: el resplandorhumble: humildesolemn: solemnewealth: riquezasurround: rodeanthe warmth: la calidezgratitude: gratitudthe beacon: el faro

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Reuniting Under Tivoli's Twinkling Lights: A Family Rekindled Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-11-25-08-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Tivoli Gardens glimtede i aftenmørket som en eventyrverden, en oase midt i Københavns hjerte.En: Tivoli Gardens shimmered in the evening darkness like a fairy-tale world, an oasis in the heart of København.Da: Det var efterår, og luften var skarp og frisk.En: It was autumn, and the air was sharp and fresh.Da: De første julemarkeder var allerede åbne, og duften af gløgg og brændte mandler fyldte luften.En: The first Christmas markets were already open, and the scent of gløgg and roasted almonds filled the air.Da: Lars stod ved indgangen, nervøs, men beslutsom.En: Lars stood at the entrance, nervous but determined.Da: Han trak vejret dybt og tænkte på, hvordan han skulle nå hertil.En: He took a deep breath and thought about how he had reached this point.Da: Det var lang tid siden, familien var samlet.En: It had been a long time since the family had gathered.Da: Konflikter og misforståelser havde splittet dem.En: Conflicts and misunderstandings had divided them.Da: Men Tivoli havde altid været deres fælles sted, deres barndommens fristed.En: But Tivoli had always been their common place, their childhood sanctuary.Da: Han ville genoplive det minde og bringe sine søskende sammen igen.En: He wanted to revive that memory and bring his siblings together again.Da: Det var nu eller aldrig.En: It was now or never.Da: Astrid kom først.En: Astrid arrived first.Da: Hun var altid praktisk, den der løste problemer med et roligt sind.En: She was always practical, the one who solved problems with a calm mind.Da: Hendes øjne mødte Lars', og et lille smil gled over hendes læber.En: Her eyes met Lars', and a small smile crossed her lips.Da: Der var stadig en tension mellem dem, men hun var kommet.En: There was still tension between them, but she had come.Da: Det var en start.En: It was a start.Da: Kasper var sidst, den yngste og evigt optimistiske.En: Kasper was last, the youngest and eternally optimistic.Da: Hans smil var smittende, og han omfavnede begge sine søskende.En: His smile was infectious, and he embraced both his siblings.Da: “Jeg vidste, I ville gøre det her,” sagde han muntert.En: "I knew you would do this," he said cheerfully.Da: De begyndte at gå gennem haven, talte lidt akavet om vejr og travlhed.En: They began to walk through the garden, talking a little awkwardly about the weather and busyness.Da: Julelysene lyste parken op med et magisk skær, og julemusikken spillede sagte i baggrunden.En: The Christmas lights illuminated the park with a magical glow, and Christmas music played softly in the background.Da: Men pludselig, en pludselig stilhed.En: But suddenly, a sudden silence.Da: En strømafbrydelse kastede Tivoli i mørke.En: A power outage plunged Tivoli into darkness.Da: Alle lysene gik ud, også lydene af musik og latter forstummede.En: All the lights went out, and the sounds of music and laughter were silenced.Da: Det var her, uden lysets distraktion, at virkeligheden trængte sig på.En: It was here, without the distraction of light, that reality pressed in.Da: De stod dér, bare dem og mørket.En: They stood there, just them and the darkness.Da: Lars tog mod til sig.En: Lars gathered his courage.Da: Han sukkede og sagde: “Jeg er ked af alt, der skete.En: He sighed and said, "I'm sorry for everything that happened.Da: Jeg savner jer begge, og jeg vil have, vi finder hinanden igen.En: I miss you both, and I want us to find each other again."Da: ”Astrid tog hans hånd.En: Astrid took his hand.Da: “Jeg savner også jer.En: "I miss you too.Da: Vi burde have talt om det for længe siden.En: We should have talked about it long ago."Da: ” Kasper, som ikke kunne holde en tåre tilbage, nikkede ivrigt.En: Kasper, unable to hold back a tear, nodded eagerly.Da: “Familie er vigtigst.En: "Family is most important.Da: Vi har altid Tivoli, os tre.En: We always have Tivoli, the three of us."Da: ”Tivoli begyndte langsomt at vågne op igen.En: Tivoli slowly began to awaken again.Da: Lysene tændtes ét efter ét, og haven blomstrede op af skyggerne.En: The lights turned on one by one, and the garden blossomed out of the shadows.Da: Med lysene kom en ny begyndelse.En: With the lights came a new beginning.Da: De tre søskende stod dér, samlet igen.En: The three siblings stood there, reunited.Da: Det var ikke uden udfordringer, men kærlighed var der, stærkere end før.En: It was not without challenges, but love was there, stronger than before.Da: De forlod haven som en enhed, hånd i hånd, vidende at det var det, deres barndomsminde havde gjort muligt.En: They left the garden as a unit, hand in hand, knowing that this was what their childhood memory had made possible.Da: De vidste, at de fremover ville værne om deres bånd.En: They knew that in the future they would cherish their bond.Da: Det var kun begyndelsen på deres nye historie sammen.En: It was only the beginning of their new story together. Vocabulary Words:shimmered: glimtedeoasis: oasesharp: skarpgathered: samletconflicts: konfliktermisunderstandings: misforståelserrevive: genoplivetension: tensionawkwardly: akavetilluminated: lysteglow: skærplunged: kastedesilenced: forstummedereality: virkelighedpressed: trængtecourage: modeagerly: ivrigtblossomed: blomstredeshadows: skyggernereunited: samletchallenges: udfordringercherish: værnebond: bånddetermined: beslutsometernally: evigtinfectious: smittendecheerfully: muntertdistraction: distraktionsighed: sukkedeunable: ikke kunne

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Heroic Redemption: A Night in the Autumn Chill Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-11-25-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 冷たい秋の風が吹く夜、広志、藍子、結城の三人は、ひっそりとした倉庫の中にいた。En: On a night when the cold autumn wind blew, Hiroshi, Aiko, and Yuki were inside a quiet warehouse.Ja: 周りには色とりどりの枯れ葉が散り積もり、冬が近づく匂いが漂っていた。En: Around them, colorful fallen leaves were scattered and piled up, and the scent of the approaching winter lingered.Ja: 広志は昔の失敗に打ちひしがれているが、今は藍子をどうにか助けたいと思っていた。En: Hiroshi was crushed by past failures, but now he wanted to somehow help Aiko.Ja: 藍子は、時々ひどい喘息に苦しむことがあった。En: Aiko occasionally suffered from severe asthma.Ja: 今もその一つで、喘ぎ声を聞くたびに、広志の心は痛んだ。En: This was one of those times, and each wheeze she made pained Hiroshi's heart.Ja: 結城は不安そうに藍子の背中をさすった。En: Yuki anxiously rubbed Aiko's back.Ja: 誰もが知っているが、近くの薬局はもう閉まっている。En: Everyone knew that the nearby pharmacy was already closed.Ja: ここは人里離れているため、助けを見つけるのは難しい。En: Since this place was far from the town, finding help was difficult.Ja: 「広志、どうする？En: "Hiroshi, what should we do?"Ja: 」結城が囁いた。En: Yuki whispered.Ja: 広志は決断した。En: Hiroshi made a decision.Ja: 「俺が外に出て、誰か探してくる。En: "I'll go outside and look for someone.Ja: 少しでも可能性があるなら試してみよう。En: If there's even a slight chance, we should try."Ja: 」秋の寒さに震えながら、広志は倉庫を出た。En: Shivering in the autumn chill, Hiroshi left the warehouse.Ja: 街灯もない道は暗いが、彼は諦めたくなかった。En: The road without streetlights was dark, but he didn't want to give up.Ja: 過去の自分に負けないためにも。En: He didn't want to lose to his former self.Ja: 歩いていくうちに、広志は足を止めた。En: As he walked, Hiroshi stopped.Ja: 希望が薄れる中、遠くから小さな灯りが見えた。En: Just as hope was fading, he saw a small light from afar.Ja: 通りかかった人がいたのだ。En: There was a passerby.Ja: 急いでその人に事情を話すと、その人は親切にも助けを申し出てくれた。En: Hastily explaining the situation, the person kindly offered to help.Ja: 広志は、他人を信じることの大切さを改めて知った。En: Hiroshi once again realized the importance of trusting others.Ja: 薬を手にした広志は、走るようにして倉庫に戻った。En: With medicine in hand, Hiroshi hurried back to the warehouse.Ja: 息を切らして扉を開けると、結城が感謝の微笑みを浮かべた。En: Panting, he swung the door open, and Yuki smiled gratefully.Ja: 「広志、ありがとう。En: "Hiroshi, thank you.Ja: 本当に良かった。En: Really, I'm glad."Ja: 」薬を受け取った藍子は、すぐに楽になり始めた。En: Aiko, who received the medicine, began to feel relief immediately.Ja: その穏やかな顔を見て、広志はようやく肩の力が抜けた。En: Seeing her peaceful face allowed Hiroshi to finally relax his shoulders.Ja: その夜、倉庫の中で広志は結城に過去の話を少しだけした。En: That night, inside the warehouse, Hiroshi shared a bit about his past with Yuki.Ja: 「俺も、藍子みたいに誰かに助けられたことがあったんだ。En: "There was a time when someone helped me, just like I did for Aiko."Ja: 」結城は黙って頷き、広志を支えるようにそっと横に座った。En: Yuki silently nodded and sat quietly beside Hiroshi in support.Ja: 秋の冷たい夜風が二人の間を吹き抜け、広志の心も少しずつ軽くなっていくようだった。En: The cold autumn night wind blew between them, and it seemed that Hiroshi's heart was gradually becoming lighter.Ja: 過去からの重荷も、友の厚意で和らぎ始めた。En: The burden from the past began to ease, thanks to a friend's kindness.Ja: そして、倉庫の外には、まもなく訪れる新しい季節の兆しがあった。En: Outside the warehouse, there were signs of a new season soon to arrive. Vocabulary Words:lingered: 漂っていたcrushed: 打ちひしがれているasthma: 喘息wheeze: 喘ぎ声nearby: 近くのpharmacy: 薬局decision: 決断shivering: 震えながらstreetlights: 街灯passerby: 通りかかった人explaining: 事情を話すkindly: 親切にもmedicine: 薬hurried: 走るようにしてgratefully: 感謝のrelief: 楽になり始めたrelax: 肩の力が抜けたtrusting: 信じるsuffered: 苦しむdifficult: 難しいwhispered: 囁いたchance: 可能性dark: 暗いhesitated: 諦めたくなかったopen: 扉を開けるpeaceful: 穏やかなrealized: 知ったsupport: 支えるburden: 重荷kindness: 厚意

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Finding Courage in Kyoto: Haruto's Heartfelt Quest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-11-24-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 京都の秋。En: Autumn in Kyoto.Ja: 鮮やかな紅葉が街を彩り、伝統的な日本建築が現代の景色と調和している。En: The vibrant autumn leaves color the city, and the traditional Japanese architecture harmonizes with the modern scenery.Ja: 高校生の春人は、学校の遠足で京都を訪れていた。En: Kokoosei Haruto was visiting Kyoto on a school trip.Ja: 彼は新しい場所を探検するのが好きだが、実は迷子になることと一人になることに少し恐れていた。En: He liked exploring new places, but he was a little afraid of getting lost and being alone.Ja: いつも妹のことを考える優しい兄である春人は、この旅で病気の妹にぴったりな土産を見つけようと思っていた。En: Haruto, a kind brother who always thinks of his younger sister, wanted to find a perfect souvenir for his sick sister on this trip.Ja: クラスメートたちと一緒に嵐山を訪れた。En: He visited Arashiyama with his classmates.Ja: 美しい竹林と大きな天竜寺を見学した。En: They toured the beautiful bamboo forest and the large Tenryuji Temple.Ja: 空気は冷たく、秋の香りが漂う。En: The air was chilly, carrying the scent of autumn.Ja: しかし、時間はあまりなかった。En: However, there was not much time.Ja: バスはすぐに出発する予定だった。En: The bus was scheduled to depart soon.Ja: 春人は決心した。En: Haruto made up his mind.Ja: 少しだけグループを離れ、自分の直感に従って特別な土産店を探すことにした。En: He decided to leave the group for a bit and follow his instincts to search for a special souvenir shop.Ja: 「妹に喜んでもらいたい！」そう思いながら、彼は人ごみを抜けて商店街に向かった。En: "I want to make my sister happy!" With that thought in mind, he made his way through the crowd towards the shopping street.Ja: 狭い道を進むと、小さな店を見つけた。En: As he proceeded down a narrow path, he found a small store.Ja: 店の入り口には「京みやげ」と書かれた看板がかかっていた。En: A sign at the entrance read "Kyo-miyage."Ja: 中に入ると、水引の置物や色とりどりの和蝋燭が並ぶ。En: Upon entering, he was greeted by displays of mizuhiki ornaments and colorful Japanese candles.Ja: 春人は心をときめかせながら、店の奥にある手作りの人形を見つけた。En: With his heart pounding with excitement, he found handmade dolls in the back of the store.Ja: それはまさに妹が喜びそうな優しい表情の人形だった。En: It was a doll with a gentle expression, just the kind that his sister would be thrilled to see.Ja: 「これだ！」彼は心の中で叫んだ。En: "This is it!" he exclaimed to himself.Ja: 人形を購入してふと気がつくと、時間がほとんどなかった。彼は急いでバスの集合場所に戻らなければならなくなった。En: Realizing he was running out of time after purchasing the doll, he had to hurry back to the bus meeting point.Ja: 京都の街は複雑で、迷路のようだったが、春人は自分を信じることにした。En: The streets of Kyoto were complex, like a maze, but Haruto decided to trust himself.Ja: 彼は地図を使わず、来た道を覚えながら、早歩きで駅へと向かった。En: Without using a map, he remembered the way he'd come and briskly headed towards the station.Ja: 慌てた気持ちを抑え、足を早める春人。En: Suppressing his anxious feelings, Haruto quickened his pace.Ja: ついに、クラスメートたちが集まるバスが見えた。En: Finally, he saw the bus where his classmates were gathering.Ja: 「よかった…間に合った！」心の中で安堵のため息をついた瞬間、バスの扉が開き、友達のユキとマイが手を振っているのが見えた。En: "Thank goodness... I made it!" He breathed a sigh of relief in his heart as the bus doors opened, and he saw his friends Yuki and Mai waving at him.Ja: 「すごいね、春人。君、どこに行っていたの？」ユキが笑顔で尋ねた。En: "Wow, Haruto, where did you go?" Yuki asked with a smile.Ja: 春人は妹に買った人形をそっと見せた。En: Haruto quietly showed the doll he had bought for his sister.Ja: 「この土産を探してたんだ。」En: "I was looking for this souvenir."Ja: 友達らと並んでバスに乗り込む春人は、知らず知らずのうちに少し自分を信じることができるようになっていた。En: Boarding the bus alongside his friends, Haruto found himself able to believe in himself a little bit more.Ja: 京都の秋の空はどこまでも高く、澄んでいた。En: The autumn sky over Kyoto was endlessly high and clear.Ja: 気づけば、自分の中に新しい勇気と自信を見出した春人。En: Haruto realized he had discovered new courage and confidence within himself.Ja: 彼はこれからも、もっと自分を信じて歩いていこうと心に誓った。En: He pledged to continue believing in himself more as he moved forward. Vocabulary Words:vibrant: 鮮やかなharmonizes: 調和しているexploring: 探検するsouvenir: 土産scheduled: 予定proceeded: 進むnarrow: 狭いbriskly: 早歩きsuppressing: 抑えanxious: 慌てたgathering: 集まるwaving: 手を振っているalongside: 並んでinstincts: 直感chilly: 冷たくentrance: 入り口bamboo: 竹林maze: 迷路expression: 表情ordeal: 試練exclaimed: 叫んだartefact: 工芸品unfamiliar: 見慣れないornaments: 置物thrilled: 喜ぶself-belief: 自信pledged: 誓ったperception: 認識complex: 複雑turmoil: 混乱

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: From Memories to Promises: Healing Bonds in Krisztinaváros Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-11-21-08-38-20-hu Story Transcript:Hu: Az őszi nap alacsonyan sütött le a krisztinavárosi virágoskertben.En: The autumn sun shone low in the Krisztinavárosi flower garden.Hu: A fák levelei arany, piros és barnás színekben pompáztak, mintha valaki festett volna könyvet a kertről.En: The leaves of the trees were adorned in gold, red, and brownish colors, as if someone had painted a book about the garden.Hu: Ez volt az a hely, ahol Balázs és Lívia sok évvel ezelőtt játszottak gyerekként.En: This was the place where Balázs and Lívia played as children many years ago.Hu: Most felnőttek voltak, de a kert még mindig őrzi az emlékeiket.En: Now they were adults, but the garden still held their memories.Hu: Balázs nézte a sétányon lépdelő testvérét.En: Balázs watched his sibling walking along the path.Hu: Lívia kissé lehajtott fejjel, kezét zsebre dugva menekült a csípős őszi szél elől.En: Lívia, with her head slightly bowed and hands in her pockets, was escaping from the biting autumn wind.Hu: Balázs érezte, hogy most valamit tennie kell.En: Balázs felt that he needed to do something now.Hu: Rég nem találkoztak, és azóta sok minden megváltozott.En: They hadn't seen each other in a long time, and much had changed since then.Hu: Ő a munkája miatt távol élt, míg Lívia Budapesten maradt a szüleikkel.En: He lived far away due to his work, while Lívia stayed in Budapest with their parents.Hu: „Emlékszel, amikor itt lehullottak a levelek?En: "Do you remember when the leaves fell here?"Hu: ” kérdezte Balázs, halk hangon.En: asked Balázs in a soft voice.Hu: Lívia bólintott.En: Lívia nodded.Hu: „Igen, mindig versenyeztünk, ki talál több pirosat.En: "Yes, we always competed to see who could find more red ones."Hu: ”Egy pillanatra csend állt be közöttük, majd Balázs mély lélegzetet vett.En: There was a moment of silence between them, then Balázs took a deep breath.Hu: „Sajnálom, hogy ilyen sokáig távol voltam.En: "I'm sorry I've been away for so long."Hu: ”Lívia mosolygott, de az arca fátyolos maradt.En: Lívia smiled, but her face remained veiled.Hu: „Nem könnyű egyedül lenni.En: "It's not easy being alone."Hu: ”Balázs annak reményében jött ide, hogy enyhíthet a testvérére nehezedő terheken.En: Balázs came here hoping to lighten the burdens weighing on his sister.Hu: Talán most itt a megfelelő pillanat.En: Perhaps now is the right moment.Hu: „Lívia, szeretnék többet segíteni.En: "Lívia, I want to help more.Hu: Gyakrabban fogok látogatni, és lehetnék támogatásod.En: I'll visit more often and be your support."Hu: ”A lány sokáig hallgatott.En: The girl remained silent for a long time.Hu: A szél egy narancssárga levelet pördített el előttük, mintha táncolna.En: The wind spun an orange leaf in front of them, as if it were dancing.Hu: „De mit jelent ez?En: "But what does that mean?"Hu: ” kérdezte végül Lívia.En: Lívia finally asked.Hu: „Azt, hogy jelen akarok lenni.En: "It means I want to be present.Hu: Segíteni mindenben, amiben tudok,” mondta Balázs meggyőződéssel.En: To help in any way I can," said Balázs with conviction.Hu: „Akár a szüleinkkel, akár mással is.En: "Whether it's with our parents or anything else."Hu: ”A vita forrósodott.En: The conversation heated up.Hu: Lívia először dühös volt, a felgyülemlett feszültség utat tört magának.En: Lívia was angry at first, the pent-up tension breaking free.Hu: „Mindig csak igérgetsz!En: "You always just promise!"Hu: ”De Balázs nem hátrált meg.En: But Balázs did not back down.Hu: Őszintén beszélt, érvelve és ígérve egy új kezdetet.En: He spoke sincerely, arguing and promising a new beginning.Hu: Végre, Lívia arca enyhült.En: Finally, Lívia's face softened.Hu: Elfogadta, hogy testvére próbálkozik, és valóban változtatni akar.En: She accepted that her brother was trying and truly wanted to change.Hu: „Rendben,” mondta kicsit lágyabban.En: "Okay," she said a bit more gently.Hu: „De nem csak szavakat szeretnék hallani.En: "But I don't just want to hear words.Hu: Tettekre is szükség van.En: Actions are needed too."Hu: ”A nap lassan eltűnt a horizonton, és a kert árnyékba borult.En: The sun slowly disappeared beyond the horizon, and the garden was cast into shadow.Hu: De valami más világosodott meg Balázs és Lívia között.En: But something else was enlightened between Balázs and Lívia.Hu: Félreértések még hátravoltak, de az első lépést együtt tették meg.En: Misunderstandings still remained, but they took the first step together.Hu: Ahogy a kertet elhagyták, Balázs és Lívia újra testvérként találtak egymásra.En: As they left the garden, Balázs and Lívia found each other as siblings once again.Hu: Az ősz nyugalma és a levelek susogása kísérte őket az úton.En: The peace of autumn and the rustling of the leaves accompanied them on their way.Hu: Most már nem csak a múlt emlékeivel, hanem a jövő ígéreteivel is.En: Now, not only with memories of the past but with promises of the future as well. Vocabulary Words:adorned: pompáztakbiting: csípősveiled: fátyolosconviction: meggyőződéspath: sétányapologize: sajnálomhorizon: horizontescape: menekültbowed: lehajtottsupport: támogatássilence: csendcompete: versenyeztünkburdens: terhekenweighed: nehezedőfreed: utatmemories: emlékeikgarden: kertactions: tettekreshadow: árnyékbrother: testvérspun: pördítettdance: táncolnapent-up: felgyülemlettarguing: érvelvegently: lágyabbanmisunderstandings: félreértésekpeace: nyugalmapromises: ígéreteivelrustling: susogásaaccompanied: kísérte

Fluent Fiction - French: Love Blossoms in Autumn: A Parisian Tale of Courage Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-11-21-23-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Dans les Jardins du Luxembourg, Paris était un tableau vivant de l'automne.En: In the Jardins du Luxembourg, Paris was a living tableau of autumn.Fr: Les arbres portaient des manteaux de feuillage rouge et or, et les chemins étaient couverts de feuilles mortes.En: The trees wore coats of red and gold foliage, and the paths were covered in fallen leaves.Fr: L'air frais et serein de novembre remplissait le parc d'une ambiance douce.En: The fresh and serene November air filled the park with a gentle ambiance.Fr: Mathis, l'artiste introverti, se promenait avec deux amies, Delphine et Clémence.En: Mathis, the introverted artist, was strolling with two friends, Delphine and Clémence.Fr: La lumière du soleil d'automne jouait dans les cheveux bruns de Delphine, son rire réchauffait le cœur de Mathis, mais ses mots restaient bloqués.En: The autumn sunlight played in Delphine's brown hair, her laughter warmed Mathis's heart, but his words remained stuck.Fr: Clémence, sage et attentive, les observait avec un sourire en coin, conscientes des sentiments de Mathis.En: Clémence, wise and attentive, observed them with a knowing smile, aware of Mathis's feelings.Fr: Ce jour-là, Mathis voulait partager ses sentiments profonds pour Delphine.En: That day, Mathis wanted to share his deep feelings for Delphine.Fr: Ils s'assirent près de la fontaine centrale.En: They sat near the central fountain.Fr: Mathis prit une profonde inspiration, prêt à parler, quand soudain, Delphine vacilla et s'évanouit.En: Mathis took a deep breath, ready to speak, when suddenly, Delphine wavered and fainted.Fr: Son corps se courba doucement et Mathis la retint juste à temps.En: Her body gently folded, and Mathis caught her just in time.Fr: Clémence s'agenouilla à côté d'elle, gardant son calme.En: Clémence knelt beside her, keeping calm.Fr: "Mathis, aide-moi à la mettre sur le banc," dit-elle d'une voix rassurante.En: "Mathis, help me get her onto the bench," she said in a reassuring voice.Fr: Mathis, tremblant mais décidé, aida Clémence à installer Delphine en sécurité sur le banc.En: Mathis, trembling but determined, helped Clémence settle Delphine safely on the bench.Fr: Quelques passants leur jetèrent des regards inquiets, mais Clémence fit signe que tout allait bien.En: A few passersby cast worried glances at them, but Clémence signaled that everything was fine.Fr: Mathis était désormais totalement absorbé, tenant la main de Delphine, lui murmurant des mots de réconfort.En: Mathis was now completely absorbed, holding Delphine's hand, murmuring words of comfort to her.Fr: Peu à peu, Delphine ouvrit les yeux, confus mais rassurée de voir ses amis près d'elle.En: Little by little, Delphine opened her eyes, confused but reassured to see her friends nearby.Fr: Clémence sourit, sa voix douce.En: Clémence smiled, her voice soft.Fr: "Tout va bien, Delphine.En: "Everything is okay, Delphine.Fr: Tu t'es juste évanouie, mais Mathis a bien veillé sur toi.En: You just fainted, but Mathis took good care of you."Fr: "Mathis sentit le courage croître en lui.En: Mathis felt courage growing within him.Fr: "Delphine, je.En: "Delphine, I...Fr: je dois te dire quelque chose.En: I need to tell you something."Fr: " Sa voix était incertaine, mais son regard était sincère.En: His voice was uncertain, but his gaze was sincere.Fr: Delphine, encore un peu pâle, prêta attention.En: Delphine, still a bit pale, paid attention.Fr: "Oui, Mathis?En: "Yes, Mathis?"Fr: ""Je t'admire depuis longtemps.En: "I have admired you for a long time.Fr: Tu m'inspires chaque jour.En: You inspire me every day.Fr: Et je crois que je t'aime," finit-il, son cœur battant la chamade.En: And I believe I love you," he finished, his heart pounding wildly.Fr: Delphine sourit, tendrement, une lueur de joie dans ses yeux.En: Delphine smiled tenderly, a glimmer of joy in her eyes.Fr: "Mathis, je ressens la même chose.En: "Mathis, I feel the same way."Fr: " Ses mots étaient simples mais remplis de chaleur.En: Her words were simple but filled with warmth.Fr: Clémence éclata de rire, taquinant Mathis avec bienveillance.En: Clémence burst out laughing, teasing Mathis good-naturedly.Fr: "Enfin!En: "Finally!Fr: Il aura fallu un petit évanouissement pour que tu parles!En: It took a little fainting spell for you to speak!"Fr: "Mathis, malgré la gêne, ressentit un grand soulagement.En: Mathis, despite his embarrassment, felt a great relief.Fr: Il avait réussi à exprimer ses émotions, à affronter sa peur.En: He had succeeded in expressing his emotions, in facing his fear.Fr: Parfois, les moments inattendus ouvrent nos cœurs de la plus belle manière.En: Sometimes, unexpected moments open our hearts in the most beautiful ways.Fr: Dans la joie de cet automne parisien, entre courage et tendresse, une nouvelle histoire commença, sous le regard bienveillant des Jardins du Luxembourg.En: In the joy of this Parisian autumn, between courage and tenderness, a new story began, under the benevolent watch of the Jardins du Luxembourg. Vocabulary Words:the tableau: le tableauthe foliage: le feuillagethe ambiance: l'ambianceintroverted: introverti/introvertiethe breath: la respirationto waver: vacillerto faint: s'évanouirto fold: se courbertrembling: tremblant/tremblantedetermined: décidé/décidéethe passerby: le passant/la passantethe glance: le regardto observe: observerthe fountain: la fontaineto kneel: s'agenouillercalm: le calmereassuring: rassurant/rassuranteabsorbed: absorbé/absorbéethe comfort: le réconfortto murmur: murmurerconfused: confus/confuseto admire: admirerto inspire: inspirerto love: aimerto succeed: réussirthe courage: le couragethe joy: la joieto tease: taquinerthe relief: le soulagementthe heart: le cœur

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Finding Magic: The Quest for the Perfect Christmas Tree Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-11-20-23-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Mikkel nød den kolde luft i Møndrup Skoven.En: Mikkel enjoyed the cold air in Møndrup Skoven.Da: Det var slutningen af efteråret, og sneen begyndte så småt at dække jorden.En: It was the end of autumn, and the snow was just beginning to cover the ground.Da: Det var den perfekte dag til at finde et juletræ.En: It was the perfect day to find a Christmas tree.Da: Han havde sparet op for at kunne købe det bedste træ til sin familie.En: He had saved up to be able to buy the best tree for his family.Da: Ved hans side gik Lotte, hans barndomsveninde.En: Lotte, his childhood friend, walked by his side.Da: Hun havde et godt øje for at finde det rigtige.En: She had a good eye for finding the right one.Da: Markedsboderne var fyldt med mennesker.En: The market stalls were filled with people.Da: Der var duften af varm æblecider og ristede mandler i luften.En: There was the scent of warm apple cider and roasted almonds in the air.Da: Små julelys glimtede mellem grantræerne.En: Small Christmas lights twinkled among the fir trees.Da: Alt føltes magisk.En: Everything felt magical.Da: Mikkel og Lotte gik fra bod til bod, mens børn legede i sneen omkring dem.En: Mikkel and Lotte went from stall to stall while children played in the snow around them.Da: "Vi skal finde et perfekt træ," sagde Mikkel og så sig om.En: "We need to find a perfect tree," said Mikkel, looking around.Da: "Mor bliver så glad."En: "Mom will be so happy."Da: "Men se!"En: "But look!"Da: sagde Lotte og pegede.En: said Lotte, pointing.Da: "Jens har de bedste træer.En: "Jens has the best trees.Da: Lad os gå derhen."En: Let's go over there."Da: Jens stod midt i sin bod, smilende men travl.En: Jens stood in the middle of his stall, smiling but busy.Da: "Velkommen!En: "Welcome!Da: Kom og se vore fine træer," sagde han.En: Come and see our fine trees," he said.Da: Mikkel gik hen og så på de smukke, høje træer.En: Mikkel walked over and looked at the beautiful, tall trees.Da: Men de havde alle en høj pris.En: But they all had a high price.Da: Han talte sine penge.En: He counted his money.Da: Der var kun lige nok, men kun til et af de mindste træer.En: There was just enough, but only for one of the smallest trees.Da: Han sukkede og så sig om, håbede på noget bedre.En: He sighed and looked around, hoping for something better.Da: "Der er ikke meget tilbage," sagde Jens undskyldende.En: "There's not much left," said Jens apologetically.Da: "Det har været en travl dag."En: "It has been a busy day."Da: Mikkel overvejede sine muligheder.En: Mikkel considered his options.Da: Han kunne købe et stort, men dyrt træ, eller et mindre, billigere træ.En: He could buy a large, expensive tree, or a smaller, cheaper tree.Da: Det var svært at vælge.En: It was hard to choose.Da: Lotte lagde en hånd på hans skulder.En: Lotte placed a hand on his shoulder.Da: "Mikkel, husk at det vigtigste er, at det er specielt for dig og din familie."En: "Mikkel, remember that the most important thing is that it is special for you and your family."Da: Pludselig fangede et træ hans opmærksomhed.En: Suddenly, a tree caught his attention.Da: Det stod gemt bag nogle store træer.En: It was hidden behind some large trees.Da: Det var mindre, men smukt formet.En: It was smaller but beautifully shaped.Da: Han kunne allerede forestille sig, hvor fint det ville se ud hjemme.En: He could already imagine how lovely it would look at home.Da: Han smilede.En: He smiled.Da: "Det er den!"En: "That's the one!"Da: udbrød han.En: he exclaimed.Da: Mikkel købte træet og tog det med tilbage sammen med Lotte.En: Mikkel bought the tree and took it back with Lotte.Da: Da de nåede Mikkels hjem, pyntede de træet med kugler, lys og stjerner sammen med resten af Mikkels familie.En: When they reached Mikkel's home, they decorated the tree with ornaments, lights, and stars together with the rest of Mikkel's family.Da: Træet strålede i stuen.En: The tree shone in the living room.Da: Selvom det var mindre, var det perfekt.En: Although it was smaller, it was perfect.Da: Det viste, at det ikke altid handler om størrelsen, men om hvordan man gør det til sit eget.En: It showed that it isn't always about the size, but about how you make it your own.Da: Mikkel så på det lysende træ og mærkede glæden breder sig i rummet.En: Mikkel looked at the glowing tree and felt the joy spreading in the room.Da: Han lærte, at det perfekte øjeblik ofte er skjult i skønheden af det uventede.En: He learned that the perfect moment is often hidden in the beauty of the unexpected.Da: Juleaften nærmede sig, og det ville blive en af de bedste i Møndrup Skoven.En: Christmas Eve was approaching, and it would be one of the best in Møndrup Skoven. Vocabulary Words:enjoyed: nødcold: koldeautumn: efteråretbeginning: begyndtecover: dækkeground: jordenchildhood: barndomstall: bodscent: duftenroasted: ristedetwinkled: glimtedemagical: magiskperfect: perfektsurrounded: omkringsmiled: smilendeapologetically: undskyldendeconsidered: overvejedeoptions: mulighederimagine: forestillelovely: fintornaments: kuglerglowing: lysendespreading: brederunexpected: uventedeapproaching: nærmedejoy: glædenhidden: skjultexpensive: dyrtcheaper: billigeredecide: vælge

Fluent Fiction - Italian: A Heartfelt Christmas: Giovanni's Enchanted Market Find Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-11-20-08-38-20-it Story Transcript:It: Tra gli alberi colorati d'autunno, il mercato di Natale di Firenze appariva come un piccolo villaggio incantato.En: Among the autumn-colored trees, the mercato di Natale in Firenze appeared like a small enchanted village.It: Le luci scintillavano sopra le bancarelle di legno, e l'aria profumava di pino e spezie.En: The lights twinkled above the wooden stalls, and the air was scented with pine and spices.It: Giovanni camminava lentamente tra la folla, il cuore pesante.En: Giovanni walked slowly through the crowd, his heart heavy.It: Doveva trovare il regalo perfetto per Alessandra, sua sorella.En: He had to find the perfect gift for Alessandra, his sister.It: Un regalo speciale, pieno di affetto e ricordi.En: A special gift, full of affection and memories.It: La folla era sempre più numerosa.En: The crowd was becoming denser.It: Giovanni si sentiva perso tra i mille oggetti in vendita: tessuti colorati, artigianato, profumi di candele e dolciumi.En: Giovanni felt lost among the thousands of items for sale: colorful fabrics, crafts, candle fragrances, and sweets.It: Il suono delle risate e delle canzoni natalizie riempiva l'aria, ma lui era concentrato su un solo pensiero: il regalo giusto.En: The sound of laughter and Christmas songs filled the air, but he was focused on only one thought: the right gift.It: Giovanni si fermò davanti a una bancarella di ceramiche dipinte a mano.En: Giovanni stopped in front of a stall of hand-painted ceramics.It: I piatti e le tazze erano belli, ma non trasmettevano ciò che lui voleva dire.En: The plates and cups were beautiful, but they didn't convey what he wanted to say.It: Spostandosi più avanti, vide gioielli scintillanti sparsi su un tavolo di legno.En: Moving further ahead, he saw sparkling jewelry scattered on a wooden table.It: Anche lì, niente sembrava adatto.En: Even there, nothing seemed suitable.It: Una voce amichevole lo riportò alla realtà.En: A friendly voice brought him back to reality.It: "Ciao, tutto bene?"En: "Hi, everything okay?"It: era uno dei venditori, sorridendo calorosamente.En: asked one of the vendors, smiling warmly.It: Giovanni annuì, ringraziando per l'attenzione, ma sapeva che il tempo stringeva.En: Giovanni nodded, thanking him for his attention, but he knew that time was running out.It: Con un sospiro, pensò di andarsene senza comprare nulla.En: With a sigh, he thought of leaving without buying anything.It: Ma qualcosa lo fece fermare.En: But something made him stop.It: In fondo al mercato, una piccola bancarella quasi nascosta attirò la sua attenzione.En: At the end of the market, a small, almost hidden stall caught his attention.It: Sopra un tavolino coperto da un tappeto di velluto scuro, uno scrigno di legno massello conservava gioielli unici.En: On top of a small table covered by a dark velvet cloth, a solid wood box held unique jewelry.It: Tra questi, Giovanni notò un piccolo ciondolo a forma di cuore, intagliato con una delicatezza che gli ricordò un vecchio charm di sua madre.En: Among them, Giovanni noticed a small heart-shaped pendant, carved with a delicacy that reminded him of an old charm of their mother.It: Quel ciondolo conteneva ricordi d'infanzia.En: That pendant held childhood memories.It: Le passeggiate nel bosco con Alessandra, la raccolta delle foglie cadute e i segreti sussurrati sotto le stelle.En: Walks in the woods with Alessandra, collecting fallen leaves, and secrets whispered under the stars.It: Era perfetto.En: It was perfect.It: Con un sorriso timido, Giovanni chiese il prezzo.En: With a shy smile, Giovanni asked the price.It: Il venditore lo guardò, notando la sua emozione, e gli fece uno sconto proprio per la gioia stampata sul suo viso.En: The vendor looked at him, noticing his emotion, and gave him a discount just for the joy printed on his face.It: Con il ciondolo in mano, avvolto in un morbido panno, Giovanni si sentì finalmente sollevato e felice.En: With the pendant in hand, wrapped in a soft cloth, Giovanni finally felt relieved and happy.It: Camminando verso l'uscita del mercato, il suo cuore era leggero.En: Walking towards the market exit, his heart was light.It: Aveva trovato il regalo perfetto.En: He had found the perfect gift.It: Il giorno di Natale, quando Alessandra aprì il suo piccolo pacchetto e vide il ciondolo, il suo sorriso fu la conferma di tutto.En: On Christmas day, when Alessandra opened her small package and saw the pendant, her smile was confirmation of everything.It: Lei lo abbracciò forte, il gesto non aveva bisogno di parole.En: She hugged him tightly; the gesture needed no words.It: Sentiva l'amore e la gratitudine del fratello.En: She felt her brother's love and gratitude.It: Giovanni imparò che non era il valore materiale del regalo, ma il significato e l'affetto dietro a renderlo speciale.En: Giovanni learned that it wasn't the material value of the gift, but the meaning and affection behind it that made it special.It: Ora era sicuro: i piccoli gesti e i ricordi univano la sua famiglia più di qualsiasi altra cosa.En: Now he was sure: the small gestures and memories united his family more than anything else.It: E questo Natale le luci scintillavano un po' di più, riscaldate dall'affetto fra fratelli.En: And this Christmas, the lights twinkled a little more, warmed by the affection between siblings. Vocabulary Words:the market: il mercatoenchanted: incantatothe lights: le lucitwinkled: scintillavanothe stalls: le bancarellescented: profumavathe spices: le speziedense: numerosathe crafts: l'artigianatothe laughter: le risatethe ceramics: le ceramichehand-painted: dipinte a manoto convey: trasmetterethe jewelry: i gioiellithe vendor: il venditoreshy: timidothe discount: lo scontothe heart: il cuorethe charm: il charmthe memories: i ricordicarved: intagliatodelicacy: delicatezzathe walks: le passeggiatethe woods: il boscoto whisper: sussurrarethe stars: le stellethe table: il tavolinothe cloth: il pannowrapped: avvoltothe siblings: i fratelli

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Mortensaften: Love & Laughter in the Danish Countryside Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-11-19-08-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Efterårssolen kastede et gyldent skær over den danske landsby.En: The autumn sun cast a golden glow over the Danish village.Da: Løvet cracklede under fødderne, mens man gik op ad den snoede vej til Astrids bondegård.En: The leaves crackled underfoot as one walked up the winding road to Astrid's farmhouse.Da: Duften af ristede kastanjer og krydrede æbler fyldte luften.En: The scent of roasted chestnuts and spiced apples filled the air.Da: Det var Mortensaften, og Astrid, familiens matriark, havde arbejdet flittigt i køkkenet for at forberede den traditionelle fest.En: It was Mortensaften, and Astrid, the family's matriarch, had been working diligently in the kitchen to prepare the traditional feast.Da: Køkkenets vinduer var dugget fra dampen af en saftig andesteg.En: The kitchen windows were fogged from the steam of a juicy roast duck.Da: Indenfor var stuerne pyntet med tørrede blade og små græskar.En: Inside, the rooms were decorated with dried leaves and small pumpkins.Da: Et knitrende bål i kaminen skabte en hyggelig varme.En: A crackling fire in the fireplace created a cozy warmth.Da: Astrid ønskede at samle sin familie til en mindeværdig aften, hvor latter og fællesskab kunne fylde rummet.En: Astrid wished to gather her family for a memorable evening, where laughter and togetherness could fill the room.Da: Jens, hendes ældste søn, sad i et hjørne med blikket fastlåst på sin telefon.En: Jens, her eldest son, sat in a corner, his gaze fixed on his phone.Da: Arbejdet havde slugt al hans energi, og selv nu, mens duften af brunede kartofler lokkede, kunne han ikke slippe sine bekymringer.En: Work had consumed all his energy, and even now, as the scent of browned potatoes tempted him, he couldn't let go of his worries.Da: Kasper, den yngste, så tankefuld ud, idet han stirrede ud ad vinduet mod de farverige efterårsblade.En: Kasper, the youngest, looked thoughtful as he stared out the window at the colorful autumn leaves.Da: Han overvejede en stor livsændring, og usikkerheden veg ikke fra hans sind.En: He was contemplating a major life change, and the uncertainty would not leave his mind.Da: Astrid børstede mel af sine hænder og besluttede sig for at tale med hver af dem for at forstå deres uro.En: Astrid brushed flour off her hands and decided to talk to each of them to understand their unease.Da: Hun gik først hen til Jens.En: She first went over to Jens.Da: "Hvordan går det, min dreng?"En: "How are you, my boy?"Da: spurgte hun blidt.En: she asked gently.Da: Hans skuldre sank, og han betragtede sine hænder.En: His shoulders sagged, and he looked at his hands.Da: "Det er arbejdet, mor.En: "It's work, mom.Da: Jeg føler aldrig, jeg er god nok."En: I never feel like I'm good enough."Da: Astrid nikkede forstående og krammede ham.En: Astrid nodded understandingly and hugged him.Da: "Vi finder ud af det sammen.En: "We'll figure it out together.Da: Det lover jeg."En: I promise."Da: Derefter fandt hun Kasper ved vinduet.En: Then she found Kasper by the window.Da: "Der er noget, der trykker dig, skat," sagde hun.En: "Something's bothering you, honey," she said.Da: Han sukkede.En: He sighed.Da: "Jeg overvejer at flytte til byen.En: "I'm considering moving to the city.Da: Men jeg er usikker."En: But I'm unsure."Da: "Det er okay at være i tvivl," svarede Astrid.En: "It's okay to have doubts," Astrid replied.Da: Hun rakte ud og klemte hans hånd, "Uanset hvad, støtter vi dig."En: She reached out and squeezed his hand, "No matter what, we support you."Da: Da aftenen nærmede sig, satte familien sig rundt om det dækkede bord.En: As the evening approached, the family sat around the set table.Da: Astrid rejste sig med et glas i hånden og holdt en rørende tale.En: Astrid stood up with a glass in hand and gave a heartfelt speech.Da: “Familie er det, der binder os sammen.En: “Family is what binds us together.Da: Vi står sammen i tykt og tyndt.” Ordene fik Jens og Kasper til at kigge på hinanden.En: We stand together through thick and thin.” The words made Jens and Kasper look at each other.Da: Jens satte sin telefon væk og sagde: "Jeg er ked af, jeg har været fjern.En: Jens put his phone away and said, "I'm sorry for being distant.Da: Det stopper i aften."En: That stops tonight."Da: Kasper tog en dyb indånding.En: Kasper took a deep breath.Da: "Og jeg vil sigte efter mine drømme, men jeg vil altid komme hjem."En: "And I will aim for my dreams, but I will always come home."Da: De talte åbent om deres frygt og drømme.En: They spoke openly about their fears and dreams.Da: Bordet blev fyldt med dybsindig samtale, smil og nye løfter.En: The table was filled with profound conversation, smiles, and new promises.Da: Astrid så på sine drenge med et lettet hjerte.En: Astrid looked at her boys with a relieved heart.Da: Hun havde skabt det øjeblik af samhørighed, hun ønskede så brændende.En: She had created the moment of togetherness she so dearly wished for.Da: Aftenen endte med latter og kærlige omfavnelser.En: The evening ended with laughter and loving embraces.Da: Udenfor blafrede stjernerne på den klare nattehimmel.En: Outside, the stars twinkled in the clear night sky.Da: Indenfor havde de fundet styrken til at møde morgendagens udfordringer, sammen som en familie.En: Inside, they had found the strength to face tomorrow's challenges, together as a family. Vocabulary Words:autumn: efterårssolenvillage: landsbywinding: snoedefarmhouse: bondegårdroasted: ristedespiced: krydredematriarch: matriarkdiligently: flittigtfeast: festfogged: duggetsteam: dampencozy: hyggeligunease: uroeldest: ældsteconsumed: slugttempted: lokkedecontemplating: overvejedeuncertainty: usikkerhedensagged: sanksupport: støtterheartfelt: rørendeprofound: dybsindigpromises: løfterrelieved: lettettogetherness: samhørighedembraces: omfavnelsertwinkled: blafredegather: samlebothering: trykkerstrength: styrken

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Gobbling Up Surprises: The Inflatable Turkey Saga Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-11-18-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 叶子在地上沙沙作响，秋天的冷风轻轻吹过，阳光在明显冬季气息的空气中微微发亮。En: The leaves rustled on the ground as the chilly autumn wind gently blew by, and the sunlight shimmered slightly in the air, already bearing the distinct feel of winter.Zh: 在这宁静舒适的小区里，雷正在准备一个巨大的惊喜。En: In this quiet and comfortable neighborhood, Lei was preparing a huge surprise.Zh: 他计划在后院竖立一个巨大的充气火鸡，作为感恩节的一大亮点。En: He planned to erect a gigantic inflatable turkey in the backyard as a major highlight of Thanksgiving.Zh: 这天，雷充满了期待和兴奋，希望家人们会被这份意外感动。En: On this day, Lei was filled with anticipation and excitement, hoping his family would be moved by this unexpected surprise.Zh: 雷是一个热衷于策划惊喜的人。En: Lei is someone who loves planning surprises.Zh: 每到节日，他都会使出浑身解数，想要让家人和朋友都留下深刻的回忆。En: Every holiday, he goes all out, aiming to leave lasting memories for his family and friends.Zh: 这一次，他选中了一个硕大的充气火鸡，想动作神不知鬼不觉。En: This time, he selected an enormous inflatable turkey, wanting to act without anyone noticing.Zh: 他买下了它，并迫不及待地想要偷偷地把它搬到后院。En: He purchased it and couldn't wait to secretly move it to the backyard.Zh: 可是，这个任务并不像他想象中那么简单。En: However, this task was not as simple as he imagined.Zh: 火鸡太大，怎么进家都引人注目。En: The turkey was so large that it was conspicuous no matter how he brought it into the house.Zh: 雷的邻居喜欢窃窃私语，而他的伴侣明这一天比平时更早到家。En: Lei's neighbors liked to gossip, and his partner Ming happened to come home earlier than usual that day.Zh: 无奈之下，雷只好找来他的朋友莹来帮忙。En: In desperation, Lei had to ask his friend Ying for help.Zh: “我们可以趁着天黑再搬，”莹满脸疑惑地说，“为什么不就直接告诉大家呢？”En: “We could move it after dark,” Ying said, puzzled, “Why not just tell everyone directly?”Zh: “我就是想给他们一个大惊喜，”雷坚持，“太过明显的话，就没意思了。”En: “I just want to give them a big surprise,” Lei insisted, “If it's too obvious, it wouldn't be as fun.”Zh: 接受了雷的请求，莹也只得点头配合。En: Agreeing to Lei's request, Ying nodded and went along.Zh: 到了晚上，街灯洒下柔和的光辉，雷和莹偷偷溜进车库，开始艰难地移动充气火鸡。En: By evening, as streetlights cast a gentle glow, Lei and Ying snuck into the garage and began the difficult task of moving the inflatable turkey.Zh: 然而，正当他们穿过一个小路时，火鸡的庞大身躯卡在了篱笆上，动弹不得。En: However, just as they were crossing a small path, the giant turkey got stuck on a fence, unable to move.Zh: 正当雷和莹忙着设法将火鸡推进后院时，屋里的明听见了外面的动静，径直走了出来。En: While Lei and Ying were busy figuring out how to get the turkey into the backyard, Ming, inside the house, heard the commotion outside and came straight out.Zh: 雷和莹赶紧趴下，希望隐藏在篱笆的阴影里。En: Lei and Ying quickly crouched down, hoping to hide in the shadows of the fence.Zh: “雷，你在干什么？”明的声音从不远处传来。En: “Lei, what are you doing?” Ming's voice called out from not far away.Zh: 雷无奈地抬头，脸上露出一丝尴尬的微笑。En: Lei helplessly looked up, a trace of embarrassed smile on his face.Zh: “我……我们有一点小麻烦，”他终于承认。En: “I... we're having a little trouble,” he finally admitted.Zh: 闻讯而来的不仅仅是明，还有好奇的邻居们。En: It wasn't just Ming who came out, but also the curious neighbors.Zh: 他们纷纷过来帮忙，齐心协力地帮助雷把火鸡从木篱笆里救出来。En: They all came over to help, working together to rescue the turkey from the wooden fence.Zh: 最终，火鸡被成功竖立在后院，明亮而显眼地成为节日的中心。En: Finally, the turkey was successfully erected in the backyard, brightly and prominently becoming the centerpiece of the holiday.Zh: 雷望着眼前汇聚的家人朋友，心里充满了快乐。En: Lei looked at the gathered family and friends in front of him, his heart filled with joy.Zh: 虽然惊喜没有完全按照他的计划进行，但却带来了更多的欢乐和意外的团聚。En: Even though the surprise didn't go exactly as he planned, it brought more joy and unexpected reunion.Zh: 雷第一次明白，有时候，除了惊喜，分享和合作同样能带来深厚的快乐和温暖。En: Lei realized for the first time that, sometimes, aside from surprises, sharing and cooperation can also bring profound happiness and warmth.Zh: 在这样一个风和日丽的感恩节，所有人都满意地微笑着，享受着彼此的陪伴和节日的美好。En: On such a lovely Thanksgiving filled with sunshine and breeze, everyone smiled contentedly, enjoying each other's company and the beauty of the holiday.Zh: 雷意识到，生活中的意外，有时才是最珍贵的部分。En: Lei realized that sometimes, the unplanned moments in life are the most precious. Vocabulary Words:rustled: 沙沙作响chilly: 冷shimmered: 发亮erect: 竖立gigantic: 巨大的inflatable: 充气anticipated: 期待conspicuous: 引人注目gossip: 窃窃私语desperation: 无奈snuck: 偷偷溜commotion: 动静helplessly: 无奈地crouched: 趴下curious: 好奇prominently: 显眼centerpiece: 中心reunion: 团聚profound: 深厚contentedly: 满意地unplanned: 意外precious: 珍贵lastingly: 深刻trace: 一丝admitted: 承认rescue: 救silhouette: 阴影comply: 配合anticipated: 期待reluctantly: 不情愿

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Unveiling the Legacy: A Diwali Night to Remember Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-11-18-23-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: गुड़गाँव की खुशनुमा शाम थी।En: It was a pleasant evening in Gurgaon.Hi: पूरा शहर दीवाली की रौनक में डूबा हुआ था।En: The entire city was immersed in the grandeur of Diwali.Hi: हर घर में रंग-बिरंगी लाइटें टिमटिमा रही थीं।En: Colorful lights were twinkling in every house.Hi: बाजारों में चहल-पहल थी और पकवानों की खुशबू ने माहौल को और उत्सवधर्म बना दिया था।En: The markets were bustling, and the aroma of festive delicacies filled the air with a celebratory spirit.Hi: ऐसे में, रवि अपने घर की सफाई करने में जुटा था।En: In such a setting, Ravi was busy cleaning his house.Hi: "भाई, ये पुराना संदूक देखोगे?En: "Brother, will you look at this old chest?"Hi: " मीरा ने कहा, जब उसने स्टोररूम का पुराना, धूल-जड़ा संदूक बाहर निकाला।En: Meera said as she pulled out an old, dust-covered chest from the storeroom.Hi: "पुराना है, शायद कोई जरूरत नहीं है," उसने रवि की ओर देखा।En: "It's old, maybe it's of no use," she looked towards Ravi.Hi: "इसे एक बार देख लेते हैं।En: "Let's take a look.Hi: शायद इसमें कुछ खास हो," रवि ने जवाब दिया।En: There might be something special in it," Ravi replied.Hi: उसे परिवार की पुरानी चीजों से हमेशा खास लगाव था।En: He always had a special attachment to the family's old things.Hi: मीरा ने हाथ झाड़ते हुए संदूक खोला और दोनों ने उसमें मौजूद चीजें देखनी शुरू कीं।En: Meera dusted off her hands and opened the chest, and they started looking at the contents inside.Hi: संदूक में कपड़े, कुछ पुराने फोटो और एक चांदी की मूर्ति मिली।En: Inside the chest, there were clothes, some old photos, and a silver idol.Hi: उस मूर्ति के नीचे एक पीला पन्ना था।En: Beneath the idol was a yellow piece of paper.Hi: रवि ने यह देखा और तुरंत अनजाने आत्मविश्वास के साथ उस पन्ने को निकाला।En: Ravi noticed it and immediately, with an unexplained confidence, took out the paper.Hi: "यही वो विरासत हो सकती है जिसके बारे में दादी अनजाने में कुछ कहती थीं," उसने मीरा से कहा।En: "This could be the legacy grandma used to mention unknowingly," he said to Meera.Hi: मीरा ने माथे पर बल डालते हुए कहा, "भाई, इन सब चक्करों में पड़ना बेकार है।En: Meera furrowed her brow and said, "Brother, it's useless to get involved in these affairs.Hi: दादी भी अब ठीक से याद नहीं रखतीं।En: Grandma doesn't remember things well anymore."Hi: "लेकिन रवि ने हार मानने का नाम नहीं लिया।En: But Ravi refused to give up.Hi: उसने दादी, अंजलि, के पास जाकर पूछा।En: He went to grandma, Anjali, to ask her.Hi: पहले तो दादी कुछ नहीं समझ पाईं, पर फिर धीरे-धीरे, उनके चेहरे पर मुस्कान आ गई।En: At first, grandma couldn't understand, but then slowly, a smile appeared on her face.Hi: "ये तुम्हारे दादाजी का पत्र है।En: "This is your grandpa's letter.Hi: उन्होंने इसे बहुत संभाल के रखा था," दादी ने धीरे से कहा।En: He kept it with great care," grandma said softly.Hi: दीवाली की रात को पूरा परिवार एकत्रित हुआ।En: On the night of Diwali, the whole family gathered together.Hi: सभी ने बैठकर उस पत्र को पढ़ा।En: Everyone sat down to read the letter.Hi: उसमें दादाजी ने अपने संघर्ष, साहस और सपनों की कहानी लिखी थी।En: In it, grandpa had written about his struggles, courage, and dreams.Hi: पत्र पढ़ते-पढ़ते दादी की आंखों में एक चमक आ गई।En: As they read the letter, grandma's eyes began to sparkle.Hi: "अब याद आया, ये पत्र हमारे जीवन की कई कहानियों का हिस्सा है," उसने खुशी से कहा।En: "I remember now, this letter is a part of many stories of our lives," she said happily.Hi: रवि को अहसास हो गया कि परिवार की विरासत की ये कहानी उन्हें जोड़ती है।En: Ravi realized that this story of the family's legacy connected them.Hi: उसने प्यार से मीरा और दादी का हाथ थामा।En: He lovingly held Meera and grandma's hands.Hi: "हमारा परिवार भी हमारे त्योहार की तरह ही रंग-बिरंगा है।En: "Our family is as colorful as our festivals.Hi: हर कहानी, हर याद यहाँ महत्वपूर्ण है," उसने कहा।En: Every story, every memory here is important," he said.Hi: उस दीवाली में अंजलि, मीरा और रवि ने पाया कि उनका परिवार, उनकी कहानियां और उनका इतिहास ही उनकी असली धरोहर हैं।En: On that Diwali, Anjali, Meera, and Ravi discovered that their family, their stories, and their history were their true heritage.Hi: उनकी मुस्कराहटों में एक नई ऊर्जा थी।En: There was a new energy in their smiles.Hi: परिवार की एकजुटता ने उनकी दीवाली को और भी खास बना दिया।En: The unity of the family made their Diwali even more special.Hi: दीपों की तरह उनके दिलों में भी एक नई रोशनी जल उठी।En: Just like the lamps, a new light had kindled in their hearts. Vocabulary Words:pleasant: खुशनुमाimmersed: डूबा हुआgrandeur: रौनकbustling: चहल-पहलaroma: खुशबूdelicacies: पकवानोंcelebratory: उत्सवधर्मstoreroom: स्टोररूमattachment: लगावidol: मूर्तिlegacy: विरासतunexplained: अनजानेaffairs: चक्करोंsparkle: चमकheritage: धरोहरunity: एकजुटताevening: शामmarkets: बाज़ारcleaning: सफाईold: पुरानाdust-covered: धूल-जड़ाspecial: खासchest: संदूकcare: संभालstruggles: संघर्षcourage: साहसdreams: सपनोंmemory: यादfestival: त्यौहारenergy: ऊर्जा

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Black Friday Lessons: Finding More Than Bargains Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-11-18-23-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: El sol de otoño se levantaba suavemente sobre el suburbio moderno, pintando de colores cálidos las hojas que cubrían el suelo.En: The autumn sun rose gently over the modern suburb, painting the leaves covering the ground with warm colors.Es: Era el esperado día de Black Friday y el centro comercial estaba decorado con guirnaldas de Acción de Gracias, rebosante de personas ansiosas por cazar las mejores ofertas.En: It was the much-anticipated day of Black Friday, and the mall was decorated with Thanksgiving garlands, teeming with people eager to hunt for the best deals.Es: Mariana, una madre decidida pero abrumada, llegó temprano esa mañana con su lista de regalos.En: Mariana, a determined but overwhelmed mother, arrived early that morning with her gift list.Es: Tenía el corazón acelerado y la mente ocupada, pensando en el juguete especial que quería comprar para su hijo.En: Her heart was racing and her mind was preoccupied, thinking about the special toy she wanted to buy for her son.Es: A su lado, Sebastián, su hermano paciente y relajado, la acompañaba con una sonrisa despreocupada.En: Beside her, Sebastián, her patient and relaxed brother, accompanied her with a carefree smile.Es: "Vamos, Mariana, con calma," dijo Sebastián, notando la tensión en el rostro de su hermana.En: "Come on, Mariana, take it easy," said Sebastián, noticing the tension in his sister's face.Es: Mariana se apresuraba entre la multitud, mirando el cronómetro de su reloj, decidida a completar su misión de compras.En: Mariana rushed through the crowd, checking the timer on her watch, determined to complete her shopping mission.Es: La tienda estaba llena de compradores.En: The store was packed with shoppers.Es: Había tanta gente empujando los carritos, que el ruido de las conversaciones y el estruendo de cajas registradoras era ensordecedor.En: There were so many people pushing carts that the noise of conversations and the clatter of cash registers was deafening.Es: Mariana zigzagueaba por estanterías, buscando impaciente.En: Mariana zigzagged through the shelves, searching impatiently.Es: Sin embargo, a pesar de sus esfuerzos, el juguete deseado no se encontraba.En: However, despite her efforts, the desired toy was nowhere to be found.Es: Su ansiedad aumentó, mientras Sebastián la seguía, intentando calmarla.En: Her anxiety increased as Sebastián followed, trying to calm her down.Es: Entonces sucedió lo peor: Mariana perdió de vista el juguete por el que había luchado entre la multitud.En: Then, the worst happened: Mariana lost sight of the toy she had fought for among the crowd.Es: Lo había tenido en sus manos tan solo un momento antes y ahora, no estaba.En: She had it in her hands just a moment before and now, it was gone.Es: El pánico la invadió, sus pensamientos desordenados giraban como hojas en un torbellino de viento.En: Panic overtook her, her disordered thoughts swirling like leaves in a whirlwind.Es: Fue en ese momento de desespero cuando Sebastián puso una mano suave sobre su hombro.En: It was in that moment of desperation when Sebastián placed a gentle hand on her shoulder.Es: "Mariana, respira.En: "Mariana, breathe.Es: ¿Qué tal un café?En: How about a coffee?Es: Puedes seguir después."En: You can continue afterwards."Es: Dudando, pero vencida por el cansancio, Mariana aceptó la sugerencia.En: Hesitant but defeated by exhaustion, Mariana accepted the suggestion.Es: Se dirigieron a una cafetería cercana, donde el aroma del café recién hecho y el calor acogedor del lugar los envolvieron.En: They headed to a nearby cafe, where the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and the cozy warmth of the place enveloped them.Es: Sentados en una mesa junto a la ventana, mientras observaban el bullicio del centro comercial, algo en Mariana comenzó a cambiar.En: Seated at a table by the window, while watching the hustle and bustle of the mall, something began to change in Mariana.Es: Miró a Sebastián, quien sostenía su taza de café con una tranquilidad contagiosa.En: She looked at Sebastián, who held his coffee cup with a contagious calmness.Es: En ese instante, entendió que había algo más importante que la lista de regalos: disfrutar esos momentos sencillos con su hermano.En: In that moment, she realized there was something more important than the gift list: enjoying those simple moments with her brother.Es: "Gracias, hermano," dijo, sonriendo por fin.En: "Thank you, brother," she said, finally smiling.Es: Mariana había decidido que la calma y el tiempo en familia eran más valiosos que cualquier oferta que pudiera encontrar en las tiendas.En: Mariana had decided that calmness and family time were more valuable than any deal she could find in stores.Es: Los dos terminaron su café con una conversación amena, recordando anécdotas de su infancia, en vez de preocuparse por lo que no tenían.En: The two finished their coffee with a pleasant conversation, reminiscing about childhood anecdotes, instead of worrying about what they didn't have.Es: La lección estaba clara para Mariana.En: The lesson was clear to Mariana.Es: La gratitud por las pequeñas cosas y la cercanía con los suyos quedaría, mientras que los juguetes y las compras del Black Friday serían pronto olvidados.En: Gratitude for the little things and closeness with loved ones would remain, while the toys and Black Friday purchases would soon be forgotten. Vocabulary Words:autumn: el otoñosuburb: el suburbiogarland: la guirnaldato hunt: cazardetermined: decididaoverwhelmed: abrumadacrowd: la multituddeafening: ensordecedorzigzag: zigzaguearanxiety: la ansiedadpanic: el pánicoto swirl: girarwhirlwind: el torbellinoshoulder: el hombroexhaustion: el cansancioaroma: el aromacoziness: el calor acogedorhustle and bustle: el bulliciocontagious: contagiosagratitude: la gratitudcloseness: la cercaníafinally: por finpleasant: amenachildhood: la infanciaanecdote: la anécdotato remain: quedarto worry: preocuparsespecial: el especialconversation: la conversaciónremind: recordar

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: A Thanksgiving to Remember: Shadows, Laughter & Love Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-11-18-08-38-20-es Story Transcript:Es: El aire fresco del otoño llenaba el vecindario moderno de San Miguel de Allende con una brisa que movía suavemente los coloridos papel picado en las calles.En: The fresh autumn air filled the modern neighborhood of San Miguel de Allende with a breeze that gently moved the colorful papel picado in the streets.Es: Las luces cálidas iluminaban las aceras, creando un ambiente acogedor y festivo.En: The warm lights illuminated the sidewalks, creating a cozy and festive atmosphere.Es: En su hogar, Lucía revisaba su lista de preparativos para el Día de Acción de Gracias.En: At home, Lucía was reviewing her list of preparations for Día de Acción de Gracias.Es: Quería que la cena fuera especial, una mezcla perfecta de tradición y un toque de originalidad.En: She wanted the dinner to be special, a perfect mix of tradition and a touch of originality.Es: Lucía, decidida, caminaba de un lado a otro de la cocina.En: Lucía, determined, walked back and forth in the kitchen.Es: "Martín, ¿trajiste el pavo del mercado?", preguntó mientras picaba cebollas.En: "Martín, did you get the turkey from the market?" she asked while chopping onions.Es: "Sí, cariño, está en la nevera," respondió Martín, colgado del marco de la puerta con una sonrisa tranquila.En: "Yes, dear, it's in the fridge," Martín replied, leaning on the doorframe with a calm smile.Es: Sin embargo, no todo era tan sencillo.En: However, not everything was so simple.Es: Elena, la hija adolescente de Lucía, estaba enterrada en su teléfono, deslizándose por las redes sociales.En: Elena, Lucía's teenage daughter, was buried in her phone, scrolling through social media.Es: A Lucía le preocupaba esta falta de interés por la reunión familiar.En: Lucía was worried about this lack of interest in the family gathering.Es: "Elena, amor, ¿puedes ayudarme con los postres?", sugirió esperanzada.En: "Elena, love, can you help me with the desserts?" she suggested hopefully.Es: "Mamá... estoy ocupada," replicó Elena, sin levantar la vista.En: "Mom... I'm busy," Elena replied, without looking up.Es: Lucía suspiró, sintiendo una mezcla de frustración e impotencia.En: Lucía sighed, feeling a mix of frustration and helplessness.Es: Decidió que debía intentar involucrar a su familia.En: She decided she needed to try to involve her family.Es: "Elena, necesito tu creatividad para decorar la mesa; seguro harás algo hermoso," dijo Lucía, tratando de hacerle sentir importante.En: "Elena, I need your creativity to decorate the table; I'm sure you'll make something beautiful," said Lucía, trying to make her feel important.Es: A regañadientes, Elena aceptó, dejando su teléfono a un lado.En: Reluctantly, Elena agreed, putting her phone aside.Es: Mientras tanto, Lucía le pidió a Martín que se encargara del vino y algunas compras de última hora para alivianar su carga.En: Meanwhile, Lucía asked Martín to take care of the wine and some last-minute shopping to lighten her load.Es: Con todos ocupados en sus tareas, la casa empezó a llenarse de aromas deliciosos y el espíritu de la celebración se intensificaba.En: With everyone busy with their tasks, the house began to fill with delicious aromas and the spirit of celebration intensified.Es: Sin embargo, justo cuando la mesa estaba lista y el pavo asado descansaba orgulloso en el centro, un apagón ocurrió.En: However, just when the table was ready and the roasted turkey rested proudly in the center, a blackout occurred.Es: Las luces parpadearon y luego se apagaron.En: The lights flickered and then went out.Es: Lucía se quedó en shock un momento, pero Martín rápidamente trajo velas.En: Lucía was in shock for a moment, but Martín quickly brought candles.Es: "No te preocupes, convertiremos esto en una cena a la luz de las velas," bromeó, riendo.En: "Don't worry, we'll turn this into a candlelit dinner," he joked, laughing.Es: Elena, para sorpresa de todos, sacó una linterna potente de su cuarto y decidió usarla para crear sombras divertidas en la pared.En: To everyone's surprise, Elena pulled a powerful flashlight from her room and decided to use it to create fun shadows on the wall.Es: Convocó a sus padres para que participaran en una improvisada función de sombras chinescas.En: She summoned her parents to participate in an impromptu shadow puppet show.Es: La cena, con risas y juegos de sombras, se volvió un evento mágico.En: The dinner, with laughter and shadow games, turned into a magical event.Es: Martín compartió historias de su infancia, mientras Lucía y Elena hicieron figuras de sombra que se convertían en sobremesas entre bromas y anécdotas.En: Martín shared stories from his childhood, while Lucía and Elena made shadow figures that turned into after-dinner entertainment amidst jokes and anecdotes.Es: El apagón, en lugar de causar problemas, trajo una extraña sensación de calidez.En: The blackout, instead of causing problems, brought an unusual feeling of warmth.Es: Al final de la noche, Lucía se dio cuenta de que la perfección no era necesaria para crear momentos inolvidables.En: At the end of the night, Lucía realized that perfection was not necessary to create unforgettable moments.Es: La improvisación había creado un espacio donde cada miembro de la familia contribuía y se conectaba de manera auténtica.En: The improvisation had created a space where each family member contributed and connected authentically.Es: "Gracias por estar aquí," dijo Lucía, tomando las manos de Martín y Elena.En: "Thank you for being here," said Lucía, holding the hands of Martín and Elena.Es: Todos sonrieron, conscientes de que esa cena sería recordada por mucho tiempo.En: Everyone smiled, aware that this dinner would be remembered for a long time.Es: Así, en una noche donde las luces modernas fallaron, la familia encontró luz en sus corazones, uniendo tradiciones y espontaneidad, y aprendiendo que a veces lo inesperado puede ser lo más hermoso de todo.En: Thus, on a night where the modern lights failed, the family found light in their hearts, uniting traditions and spontaneity, and learning that sometimes the unexpected can be the most beautiful of all. Vocabulary Words:breeze: la brisafestive: festivodetermined: decididato chop: picaronion: la cebollateenage: adolescentehelplessness: la impotenciacreativity: la creatividadto lighten: alivianararoma: el aromablackout: el apagónto flicker: parpadearcandle: la velashadow: la sombraflashlight: la linternastory: la historiachildhood: la infanciaanecdote: la anécdotato contribute: contribuirauthentically: auténticamenteto realize: darse cuentaperfection: la perfecciónimprovisation: la improvisaciónto connect: conectarseunforgettable: inolvidableto fail: fallartradition: la tradiciónspontaneity: la espontaneidadunexpected: inesperadobeautiful: hermoso

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Harmony in Hues: A Sibling Tale of Thanksgiving Décor Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-11-12-23-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Il sole di novembre splendeva debole attraverso le finestre del salotto della grande casa di famiglia.En: The November sun shone weakly through the windows of the living room in the large family house.It: Enzo e Bianca, fratello e sorella, erano impegnati in una missione importante: decorare la casa per il Giorno del Ringraziamento.En: Enzo and Bianca, brother and sister, were engaged in an important mission: decorating the house for Giorno del Ringraziamento.It: "Aspetta, Bianca!En: "Wait, Bianca!It: Quella piuma di tacchino è fuori posto," disse Enzo, lasciano uscire un leggero sospiro.En: That turkey feather is out of place," said Enzo, letting out a slight sigh.It: Era alto, con gli occhiali che brillavano mentre allineava le decorazioni.En: He was tall, with glasses that gleamed as he aligned the decorations.It: Amava la simmetria e l'eleganza nei più piccoli dettagli.En: He loved symmetry and elegance in the smallest details.It: "Ma Enzo, è bellissimo così!"En: "But Enzo, it looks beautiful as it is!"It: rispose Bianca con un sorriso.En: replied Bianca with a smile.It: Lei era esattamente l'opposto di Enzo, vivace e colorata come le sciarpe che indossava.En: She was his exact opposite, lively and colorful like the scarves she wore.It: Si trova la bellezza nel caos, e adorava appendere ghirlande colorate ovunque.En: She found beauty in chaos and loved hanging colorful garlands everywhere.It: Nella grande sala, le loro differenze erano ben evidenti.En: In the large room, their differences were evident.It: Enzo si piegava in modo meticoloso per sistemare i tovaglioli a forma di foglie perfette sul lungo tavolo da pranzo.En: Enzo bent meticulously to arrange the napkins into perfect leaf shapes on the long dining table.It: Dall'altra parte, Bianca lanciava fili di lucine multicolori sugli scaffali, ridendo di gioia.En: On the other side, Bianca tossed strings of multicolored lights onto the shelves, laughing with joy.It: La tensione cresceva lentamente, una battaglia di stile senza parole.En: The tension slowly grew, a wordless battle of styles.It: La notte cadeva, ma la sfida continuava.En: Night fell, but the challenge continued.It: Enzo aspettava che Bianca andasse a dormire per sistemare le decorazioni in modo perfettamente simmetrico.En: Enzo waited for Bianca to go to bed so he could perfectly align the decorations.It: Bianca, d'altro canto, si alzava presto per aggiungere un tocco selvaggio e nuovo.En: Bianca, on the other hand, got up early to add a wild and new touch.It: Una mattina, mentre l'alba colorava di rosa il cielo, le cose presero una piega comica.En: One morning, as the dawn painted the sky pink, things took a comical turn.It: I due si contendevano una lunga stringa di luci, tirando avanti e indietro.En: The two were tussling over a long string of lights, pulling back and forth.It: Improvvisamente, la porta d'ingresso si aprì e la zia Maria entrò, sorpresa.En: Suddenly, the front door opened, and Aunt Maria entered, surprised.It: "Oops!"En: "Oops!"It: esclamarono insieme Enzo e Bianca, rimanendo immobili mentre le luci si srotolavano tutt'attorno, creando una sfilza di lampadine intermittenti e sparpagliate.En: Enzo and Bianca exclaimed together, freezing as the lights unraveled all around, creating a string of flashing, scattered bulbs.It: La zia Maria scoppiò a ridere, e i due fratelli si guardarono, rendendosi conto di quanto fosse assurdo il loro comportamento.En: Aunt Maria burst into laughter, and the two siblings looked at each other, realizing how absurd their behavior was.It: Con un respiro profondo, Enzo e Bianca decisero di unire le forze.En: With a deep breath, Enzo and Bianca decided to join forces.It: Sistemarono insieme le decorazioni, mescolando eleganza e colore.En: They arranged the decorations together, mixing elegance with color.It: Le ghirlande erano ordinate ma adornate di foglie autunnali vivaci, le luci scintillavano sopra tavoli elegantemente apparecchiati con tovaglioli a forma di tacchino.En: The garlands were orderly but adorned with vibrant autumn leaves, and the lights twinkled above elegantly set tables with turkey-shaped napkins.It: Alla fine, il risultato fu sorprendente.En: In the end, the result was surprising.It: La grande casa era bella e accogliente, un perfetto rifugio autunnale.En: The large house was beautiful and welcoming, a perfect autumn retreat.It: La famiglia, radunata intorno al tavolo, ammirava il lavoro dei due.En: The family, gathered around the table, admired the work of the two.It: Enzo e Bianca si scambiarono un sorriso, capendo che assieme avevano creato qualcosa di veramente speciale.En: Enzo and Bianca exchanged a smile, understanding that together they had created something truly special.It: Impararono entrambi che la bellezza si trova non solo nell'ordine o nel caos, ma nell'equilibrio tra i due.En: They both learned that beauty is found not only in order or chaos but in the balance between the two.It: E così, quel Giorno del Ringraziamento, la famiglia fu riunita non solo da un pasto delizioso, ma anche dall'armonia creata dall'unione dei loro talenti.En: And so, on that Giorno del Ringraziamento, the family was united not only by a delicious meal but also by the harmony created from the union of their talents. Vocabulary Words:living room: il salottodecorating: decorarefeather: la piumasigh: il sospiroglasses: gli occhialisymmetry: la simmetriaelegance: l'eleganzaopposite: l'oppostoscarves: le sciarpegarlands: le ghirlandenapkins: i tovagliolishelves: gli scaffalitension: la tensionebattle: la battagliachallenge: la sfidadawn: l'albatussling: contenderestring: la stringabulbs: le lampadinelaughing: riderecomical: comicoharmony: l'armoniaretreat: il rifugiowelcoming: accoglientewild: selvaggiodifferences: le differenzeleaf shapes: forma di fogliescattered: sparpagliatetogether: insiemeautumn leaves: le foglie autunnali

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: From Chaos to Connection: The Recipe for a Perfect Evening Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-11-12-23-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Hösten hade målat landskapet i guld och koppar.En: Autumn had painted the landscape in gold and copper.Sv: Elin såg genom fönstret, där löv singlade ner från träden.En: Elin looked through the window, watching leaves flutter down from the trees.Sv: Luften utanför var kylig, men insidan av deras stora familjehem var varm och inbjudande.En: The air outside was chilly, but the inside of their large family home was warm and inviting.Sv: Det var doften av kanel och nejlika som välkomnade varje besökare in.En: It was the scent of cinnamon and cloves that welcomed every visitor inside.Sv: Elin sprang omkring i köket, hennes panna rynkad av koncentration.En: Elin rushed around in the kitchen, her brow furrowed with concentration.Sv: Hon ville att allt skulle bli perfekt för kvällens middag.En: She wanted everything to be perfect for the evening's dinner.Sv: Bordet var dukat med Elins finaste porslin och servettvikningar som hon övat på i veckor.En: The table was set with Elin's finest china and napkin folds she had practiced for weeks.Sv: Små pumpor och tända ljus prydde ytan, och det hela såg ut som en bild från en tidning.En: Small pumpkins and lit candles adorned the surface, and the whole setup looked like a picture from a magazine.Sv: Sven satt vid bordets kortända, läsande en bok.En: Sven sat at the head of the table, reading a book.Sv: Han ryckte på axlarna varje gång Elin bad om hjälp.En: He shrugged each time Elin asked for help.Sv: "Det är lugnt, Elin," sa han med ett mjukt leende.En: "It's alright, Elin," he said with a soft smile.Sv: "Vi kommer hinna."En: "We'll make it in time."Sv: Men Elin kunde inte slappna av.En: But Elin couldn't relax.Sv: Hon kastade en blick mot klockan.En: She glanced at the clock.Sv: Tiden tog slut.En: Time was running out.Sv: Klara, hennes yngre syster med ett hjärta fullt av spontanitet, var i huset.En: Klara, her younger sister with a heart full of spontaneity, was in the house.Sv: Hon rörde om i en gryta, trots att det inte ingick i dagens meny.En: She was stirring a pot, even though it wasn't part of the day's menu.Sv: "Klara, vad gör du?"En: "Klara, what are you doing?"Sv: suckade Elin, försökte inte låta irriterad men misslyckades.En: Elin sighed, trying not to sound irritated but failing.Sv: "Jag kom på att en liten höstgryta skulle passa perfekt," svarade Klara glatt.En: "I thought a little autumn stew would be perfect," Klara replied cheerfully.Sv: "Bara lite extra, för säkerhets skull."En: "Just a little extra, just in case."Sv: Elin skakade på huvudet, men visste att hålla sig lugn var bäst.En: Elin shook her head, but knew keeping calm was best.Sv: "Okej, men vi måste fokusera.En: "Okay, but we need to focus.Sv: Sven, kan du ta hand om dekorationerna i vardagsrummet?En: Sven, can you take care of the decorations in the living room?Sv: Klara, håll dig till receptet, snälla."En: Klara, please stick to the recipe."Sv: Timmarna gick, och snart fylldes huset av ljud från samtal och skratt.En: The hours passed, and soon the house was filled with the sounds of conversation and laughter.Sv: Men då, precis när allt verkade flyta på, hördes ett krasande ljud från köket.En: But then, just when everything seemed to be going smoothly, a crashing sound came from the kitchen.Sv: Elin rusade dit och fann Klara stående bredvid en trasig form, sås spridd över golvet.En: Elin rushed there and found Klara standing next to a broken dish, sauce spread over the floor.Sv: Stämningen frös till is.En: The atmosphere froze.Sv: Elin andades djupt.En: Elin took a deep breath.Sv: Det var det sista hon ville, en katastrof.En: It was the last thing she wanted, a disaster.Sv: Men då mötte hon Klaras skamsna blick, och någonting förändrades inom henne.En: But then she met Klara's ashamed gaze, and something changed within her.Sv: "Det är bara lite sås," sa Elin till slut och log.En: "It's just a bit of sauce," Elin eventually said, smiling.Sv: "Vi klarar det."En: "We'll manage."Sv: Med Sven och Klaras hjälp städades röran upp snabbt.En: With Sven's and Klara's help, the mess was quickly cleaned up.Sv: Snart var alla tillbaka i matsalen, där deras gäster satt och njöt.En: Soon everyone was back in the dining room, where their guests sat enjoying themselves.Sv: Trots allt var det en lyckad kväll.En: Despite everything, it was a successful evening.Sv: Alla pratade, skrattade och njöt av mat och sällskap.En: Everyone talked, laughed, and enjoyed the food and company.Sv: Elin satt tillbaka i sin stol, lyssnade på skratt och kände ett nytt lugn inom sig.En: Elin sat back in her chair, listening to the laughter and feeling a newfound calm within her.Sv: Hon förstod att perfektion inte var det som skapade minnen.En: She realized that perfection wasn't what created memories.Sv: Det var ögonblicken, människorna och de små, oväntade kaos som verkligen betydde något.En: It was the moments, the people, and the little, unexpected chaos that truly mattered.Sv: Framförallt insåg hon att även om saker inte gick som planerat, kunde kvällen bli en succé ändå.En: Above all, she recognized that even if things didn't go as planned, the evening could still be a success.Sv: Med ett leende torkade Elin bort en tår av glädje när hon såg Klara och Sven kämpa om en sista bit av pajen.En: With a smile, Elin wiped away a tear of joy as she watched Klara and Sven fighting over the last piece of pie.Sv: Hon insåg att perfektion inte var målet längre.En: She realized that perfection was no longer the goal.Sv: Kärlek och skratt, det var allt som räknades.En: Love and laughter, that's all that counted. Vocabulary Words:painted: målatlandscape: landskapchilly: kyligcinnamon: kanelcloves: nejlikafurrowed: rynkatconcentration: koncentrationnapkin: servettfolds: vikningaradorned: pryddeshrugged: rycktespontaneity: spontanitetstirring: rörde omsighed: suckadeirritated: irriteradrecipe: receptetconversation: samtallaughter: skrattcrashing: krasandefrozen: frösashamed: skamsnamanage: klararmess: röranguests: gästercalm: lugnmemories: minnenmoments: ögonblickenunexpected: oväntadechaos: kaossuccess: succé

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Magical Moments: A Sibling Bond Amidst Tivoli's Glow Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-11-11-23-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Lyset skabte en magisk glød over Tivoli.En: The light created a magical glow over Tivoli.Da: Musikkens toner fyldte luften, mens duften af brændte mandler og kanel varmerede sjælen.En: The tones of the music filled the air, while the smell of roasted almonds and cinnamon warmed the soul.Da: Kasper og Sigrid gik hånd i hånd blandt de mange boder.En: Kasper and Sigrid walked hand in hand among the many stalls.Da: De havde set frem til denne tur længe.En: They had been looking forward to this trip for a long time.Da: Julen nærmede sig, og Tivoli var altid særlig i denne tid.En: Christmas was approaching, and Tivoli was always special at this time.Da: Kasper så op på sin søster.En: Kasper looked up at his sister.Da: Hun strålede i det svage lys.En: She shone in the dim light.Da: Sigrid var talentfuld.En: Sigrid was talented.Da: Altid havde hun sin musik, hvor hun fandt sig selv.En: She always had her music, where she found herself.Da: Men Kasper, han vidste endnu ikke, hvad der var hans.En: But Kasper, he still didn't know what his was.Da: “Se, Sigrid!En: "Look, Sigrid!Da: Der er den bod med de fine håndlavede stjerner!En: There's the stall with the nice handmade stars!"Da: ” udbrød Kasper ivrigt og pegede.En: Kasper exclaimed eagerly and pointed.Da: Han havde planlagt alt.En: He had planned everything.Da: Men køen var lang, og stjernerne blev hurtigt udsolgt.En: But the line was long, and the stars quickly sold out.Da: Sigrid lo og rystede på hovedet.En: Sigrid laughed and shook her head.Da: “Det er okay, Kasper.En: "It's okay, Kasper.Da: Vi kan finde noget andet at gøre.En: We can find something else to do."Da: ”Kasper sukkede.En: Kasper sighed.Da: Planerne om en perfekt dag syntes at smuldre.En: The plans for a perfect day seemed to crumble.Da: Istedet foreslog han spontanitet.En: Instead, he suggested spontaneity.Da: “Kom, lad os tage en tur i Pariserhjulet.En: "Come on, let's take a ride on the Ferris wheel."Da: ”Den kølige aften gjorde kinderne røde, da de steg op i hjulet.En: The cool evening made their cheeks red as they ascended in the wheel.Da: Kasper så ud over byen.En: Kasper looked out over the city.Da: Tivoli glimtede nedenfor.En: Tivoli sparkled below.Da: Han tog en dyb indånding.En: He took a deep breath.Da: “Sigrid, nogle gange føler jeg mig lille ved siden af dig,” sagde Kasper stille.En: "Sigrid, sometimes I feel small next to you," Kasper said quietly.Da: Sigrid så overrasket på ham.En: Sigrid looked at him in surprise.Da: “Hvorfor?En: "Why?Da: Du er fantastisk, Kasper!En: You're amazing, Kasper!Da: Jeg ser op til din nysgerrighed og dine idéer.En: I look up to your curiosity and your ideas."Da: ”Kasper kiggede genert væk.En: Kasper looked away shyly.Da: “Virkelig?En: "Really?Da: Jeg er bare bange for at være ikke nok.En: I'm just afraid of not being enough."Da: ”Sigrid lagde armen om ham.En: Sigrid put her arm around him.Da: “Vi er begge på vores egen rejse.En: "We're both on our own journey.Da: Jeg ved heller ikke altid, hvad jeg vil.En: I don't always know what I want either.Da: Men det er okay.En: But that's okay."Da: ”Deres samtale blev et stærkt øjeblik.En: Their conversation became a profound moment.Da: Et øjeblik fyldt med forståelse og ny indsigt.En: A moment filled with understanding and new insight.Da: De gik fra Tivoli med lettere hjerter.En: They left Tivoli with lighter hearts.Da: Båndet mellem dem var nu tættere.En: The bond between them was now closer.Da: Kasper havde fundet værdi i spontaniteten og de små øjeblikke.En: Kasper had found value in spontaneity and the small moments.Da: Sigrid havde fundet ro i at være sig selv uden pres.En: Sigrid had found peace in being herself without pressure.Da: Den kolde aften lukkede sig om dem, men inden i var der varme.En: The cold evening closed in around them, but inside, there was warmth.Da: De lo sammen, mens lysene fra Tivoli svandt ind i baggrunden.En: They laughed together as the lights from Tivoli faded into the background.Da: Naturligvis gik de hjemad, et lille skridt tættere på sig selv og hinanden.En: Naturally, they walked home, a little step closer to themselves and each other. Vocabulary Words:glow: glødfilled: fyldtehandmade: håndlavedeexclaimed: udbrødeagerly: ivrigtplanned: planlagtline: køenlaughed: loshook: rystedesuggested: foreslogspontaneity: spontanitetascended: steg opsparkled: glimtedecuriosity: nysgerrighedshyly: genertprofound: stærktinsight: indsigtwarmer: varmeredestalls: boderapproaching: nærmede sigtalented: talentfuldcrumble: smuldreride: turfaded: svandtbond: båndetpressure: presjourney: rejseunderstanding: forståelseconversation: samtalecheeks: kinderne

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Finding Friendship Beyond Price Tags in Budapest's Market Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-11-10-23-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: Az ősz színeivel festett Központi Vásárcsarnokban érezni lehetett a forralt bor illatát és a sült gesztenyét.En: In the Központi Vásárcsarnok painted with the colors of autumn, you could smell mulled wine and roasted chestnuts.Hu: Eszter, a nemrég diplomázott lány, izgatottan járkált a piacon.En: Eszter, the recently graduated girl, was excitedly walking around the market.Hu: Egy új, megfizethető télikabátot szeretett volna találni.En: She wanted to find a new, affordable winter coat.Hu: A közelgő Márton-napi ünnep ráadásul csak növelte a vásárlók sürgés-forgását a csarnokban.En: The upcoming Márton-napi celebration only increased the hustle and bustle of shoppers in the market.Hu: Bence, Eszter gyermekkori barátja, mindig mosolygósan követte őt.En: Bence, Eszter's childhood friend, always followed her with a smile.Hu: Bár titokban többet érzett Eszter iránt, mint barátság, most szívesen segített neki a kabát keresésében.En: Although he secretly felt more for Eszter than just friendship, he was happy to help her in her search for a coat.Hu: Velük tartott Réka is, Eszter divatérzékeny unokatestvére Szegedről, aki mindig a legújabb divattrendeket kutatta.En: Réka, Eszter's fashion-conscious cousin from Szeged, who was always looking for the latest fashion trends, also joined them.Hu: "Ez gyönyörű lenne rajtad!En: "This would be gorgeous on you!"Hu: " mutatott Réka egy drága, flancos kabátra, amit az egyik pultnál láttak.En: Réka pointed to an expensive, fancy coat they saw at one of the stalls.Hu: Eszter azonban a pénztárcájára gondolt.En: However, Eszter thought of her wallet.Hu: "Tudod, meg kell tartanom a költségvetést," mondta kissé zavartan, miközben tovább kutakodott.En: "You know, I have to stick to the budget," she said a bit embarrassed as she continued to search.Hu: Ahogy tovább haladtak, Eszter szeme megakadt egy egyszerű, de elegáns szürke kabáton.En: As they moved on, Eszter's eyes caught on a simple but elegant gray coat.Hu: A színe tökéletesen illeszkedett volna az őszi tájhoz, és a címkén lévő ár is baráti volt.En: Its color would have matched the autumn landscape perfectly, and the price tag was friendly.Hu: Már majdnem a kezébe vette, amikor egy másik vásárló is megcélozta ugyanazt a darabot.En: She was almost about to pick it up when another customer also targeted the same piece.Hu: Bence gyorsan és udvariasan megszólította a másik vevőt.En: Bence quickly and politely addressed the other shopper.Hu: "Elnézést, de Eszter már kiválasztotta ezt a kabátot.En: "Excuse me, but Eszter has already chosen this coat."Hu: " Az úr, látva Eszter mosolygó arcát, végül visszalépett.En: The gentleman, seeing Eszter's smiling face, eventually stepped back.Hu: "Nekem van a legjobb barátom!En: "I have the best friend!"Hu: " mondta Eszter, miközben hálásan megölelte Bence-t.En: Eszter said while gratefully hugging Bence.Hu: Réka egy cseppet elcsodálkozott, de megértette, hogy a barátságnak van értéke minden drága kabátnál.En: Réka was slightly amazed but understood that friendship has a value beyond any expensive coat.Hu: Miután kifizették a kabátot, mindannyian leültek, hogy egyenek valamit.En: After paying for the coat, they all sat down to eat something.Hu: A Márton-napi libasült és a hozzá tartozó újbor melegen gőzölt előttük.En: The Márton-napi goose roast and the accompanying new wine steamed warmly in front of them.Hu: Ahogy élvezték a finom ételeket és a jó társaságot, Eszter rájött, hogy a valódi barátság sokkal fontosabb, mint a külsőségek.En: As they enjoyed the delicious food and good company, Eszter realized that true friendship is much more important than appearances.Hu: A nap végére a vásárcsarnok bájos sokadalma is csendesedni kezdett, Eszter pedig boldogan nézte új kabátját, tudva, hogy az igazi érték a szívekben és a nevetésekben rejlik, nem pedig az árakban és a címkékben.En: By the end of the day, the charming crowd at the market began to quiet down, and Eszter happily looked at her new coat, knowing that true value lies in hearts and laughter, not in prices and tags.Hu: Bence mellett mosolyogva, Eszter biztos volt abban, hogy ez az ősz nem csak a kabát miatt marad emlékezetes.En: Smiling next to Bence, Eszter was sure that this autumn would be memorable not just because of the coat. Vocabulary Words:mulled wine: forralt borchestnuts: gesztenyékgraduated: diplomázottaffordable: megfizethetőcelebration: ünnephustle and bustle: sürgés-forgásfashion-conscious: divatérzékenygorgeous: gyönyörűfancy: flancosembarrassed: zavartanelegant: elegánswallet: pénztárcaprice tag: árgentleman: úrgratefully: hálásanhugging: megöleléseamazed: elcsodálkozottquiet down: csendesednicharming: bájosheart: szívlaughter: nevetésmemorable: emlékezetesroast: sültaccompanying: hozzá tartozósteamed: gőzöltdelicious: finomappearances: külsőségeklandscape: tájchosen: kiválasztottavalue: érték

Fluent Fiction - Italian: From Spices to Smiles: How an Ice Cream Contest Revived Hope Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-11-08-08-38-20-it Story Transcript:It: Nel cuore di un mondo cambiato, proprio in una piccola strada acciottolata, si trovava la gelateria di Lorenzo.En: In the heart of a changed world, right on a small cobblestone street, there was Lorenzo's ice cream shop.It: L'autunno abbracciava l'Italia con colori caldi, ma la vita era ancora grigia.En: Autumn embraced Italy with warm colors, but life was still gray.It: L'aria che sapeva di castagne e terra umida riempiva ogni angolo.En: The air, redolent of chestnuts and damp earth, filled every corner.It: Lorenzo, il proprietario della gelateria, aveva un'idea.En: Lorenzo, the owner of the ice cream shop, had an idea.It: "Farò una gara di gelato!".En: "I'll organize an ice cream competition!"It: Con un sorriso contagioso, anche se aveva solo un po' di gelato sciolto e frutta in scatola, decise di portare un po' di felicità al suo quartiere.En: With a contagious smile, even though he had just a bit of melted ice cream and canned fruit, he decided to bring some happiness to his neighborhood.It: Giulia, una ragazza ingegnosa, era scettica.En: Giulia, a resourceful girl, was skeptical.It: Lei diceva, "Lorenzo, non possiamo fare gelato con così pochi ingredienti!".En: She said, "Lorenzo, we can't make ice cream with so few ingredients!"It: Matteo, il musicista eccentrico, alzò un sopracciglio: "Come facciamo senza latte e panna?"En: Matteo, the eccentric musician, raised an eyebrow: "How do we do it without milk and cream?"It: Ma Lorenzo non si arrese.En: But Lorenzo did not give up.It: La vetrina della gelateria era colorata, un piccolo angolo di speranza nel mondo desolato.En: The shop's window was colorful, a small corner of hope in a desolate world.It: "L'importante non è avere gli ingredienti migliori.En: "The important thing is not to have the best ingredients.It: È fare del nostro meglio con quello che abbiamo."En: It's to do our best with what we have."It: Così inizia il concorso.En: And so the contest begins.It: Lorenzo, con il suo entusiasmo contagioso, coinvolge tutti.En: Lorenzo, with his infectious enthusiasm, involves everyone.It: Giulia portò spezie trovate nei mercatini abbandonati.En: Giulia brought spices found in abandoned markets.It: "Queste daranno sapore," disse.En: "These will add flavor," she said.It: Matteo, con un sorriso strano, iniziò a suonare una melodia allegra con il suo violino.En: Matteo, with a peculiar smile, began to play a cheerful melody on his violin.It: Le mani si muovevano veloci, mescolando gelato liquido con pezzi di frutta e spezie.En: Hands moved quickly, mixing liquid ice cream with pieces of fruit and spices.It: Le risate riempivano l'aria quando una mela scappò dal tavolo, finendo per terra.En: Laughter filled the air when an apple escaped from the table, ending up on the floor.It: Un momento di creatività, un attimo di normalità.En: A moment of creativity, a touch of normalcy.It: E infine, il momento dell'assaggio.En: Finally, the tasting moment arrived.It: Lorenzo presentò con orgoglio i gelati improvvisati.En: Lorenzo proudly presented the improvised ice creams.It: Sapori strani, ma unici.En: Strange but unique flavors.It: Cioccolato e peperoncino, vaniglia con cannella e frutta.En: Chocolate and chili, vanilla with cinnamon and fruit.It: Una piccola folla si radunò, incuriosita.En: A small crowd gathered, intrigued.It: Morsi e primi sorsi, risate e commenti.En: Bites and first sips, laughs and comments.It: Il gelato non era perfetto, ma in quei momenti, la comunità trovava gioia.En: The ice cream wasn't perfect, but in those moments, the community found joy.It: La gelateria di Lorenzo si riempì di calore umano, ricominciando a vivere.En: Lorenzo's ice cream shop filled with human warmth, coming back to life.It: L'aria si riempiva di speranza.En: The air was filled with hope.It: Lorenzo guardò Giulia e Matteo.En: Lorenzo looked at Giulia and Matteo.It: "Vedi?En: "See?It: Felicità è fare il meglio con ciò che abbiamo."En: Happiness is doing the best with what we have."It: E in un mondo che sembrava aver perso tutto, Lorenzo, Giulia e Matteo crearono un nuovo ricordo.En: And in a world that seemed to have lost everything, Lorenzo, Giulia, and Matteo created a new memory.It: Un ricordo fatto di risate e gelato strano.En: A memory made of laughter and strange ice cream.It: E, per quel momento, era abbastanza.En: And, for that moment, it was enough. Vocabulary Words:the heart: il cuorecobblestone: acciottolatato embrace: abbracciareredolent: profumato/adamp: umida/othe shop: la gelateriaan idea: un'ideato organize: organizzarecontagious: contagioso/aresourceful: ingegnosa/oskeptical: scettica/oto raise an eyebrow: alzare un sopracciglioto give up: arrendersithe window: la vetrinadesolate: desolato/ato involve: coinvolgerespices: speziethe melody: la melodiacheerful: allegra/opeculiar: strano/athe apple: la melathe floor: il pavimentocreativity: creativitàtasting: l'assaggioimprovised: improvvisati/eflavor: saporeunique: unico/ato gather: radunarsithe bite: il morsothe sip: il sorso

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Seeds of Love: Floris and Sanne's Botanical Quest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-11-06-23-34-01-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De zon scheen zachtjes op de Keukenhof tuinen.En: The sun gently shone on the Keukenhof gardens.Nl: De bomen waren getooid met herfstbladeren in rood, oranje en geel.En: The trees were adorned with autumn leaves in red, orange, and yellow.Nl: Het was een drukte van jewelste.En: It was bustling with activity.Nl: Floris en Sanne liepen zij aan zij, elk blaadje krakend onder hun voeten.En: Floris and Sanne walked side by side, each leaf crunching under their feet.Nl: De geur van de aarde en de laatste bloeiende bloemen vulde de lucht.En: The scent of the earth and the last blooming flowers filled the air.Nl: Het was een prachtige herfstochtend, perfect voor hun missie.En: It was a beautiful autumn morning, perfect for their mission.Nl: Floris, een botanist in hart en nieren, had zijn zinnen gezet op zeldzame tulpenbollen.En: Floris, a botanist at heart, had set his sights on rare tulip bulbs.Nl: "Ons voorjaarsdisplay wordt uniek," zei hij vastberaden.En: "Our spring display will be unique," he said determinedly.Nl: Sanne knikte enthousiast.En: Sanne nodded enthusiastically.Nl: Ze hield van tuinieren en van Floris' plannen.En: She loved gardening and Floris' plans.Nl: Samen vormden ze een goed team, vol passie voor hun tuin.En: Together, they made a good team, full of passion for their garden.Nl: De kramen stonden vol met bollen.En: The stalls were filled with bulbs.Nl: Floris inspecteerde alles aandachtig.En: Floris inspected everything carefully.Nl: Maar al snel werd duidelijk dat zijn favoriete zeldzame variëteiten uitverkocht waren.En: But it soon became clear that his favorite rare varieties were sold out.Nl: Zijn gezicht vertrok, en even viel hun opwinding stil.En: His face twisted, and for a moment, their excitement fell silent.Nl: "Wat moeten we nu doen?"En: "What should we do now?"Nl: vroeg Sanne bezorgd.En: Sanne asked worriedly.Nl: Met een diepe zucht overwon Floris zijn teleurstelling.En: With a deep sigh, Floris overcame his disappointment.Nl: "Ik moet mijn collega-botanisten om hulp vragen," begon hij te overwegen.En: "I must ask my fellow botanists for help," he began to consider.Nl: "Of misschien kunnen we ergens anders zoeken."En: "Or maybe we can look elsewhere."Nl: Hij hield echter niet van compromissen als het om hun tuin ging.En: However, he did not like to compromise when it came to their garden.Nl: Net toen Floris zijn telefoon uit zijn zak wilde halen, glimlachte Sanne geheimzinnig.En: Just as Floris was about to take his phone out of his pocket, Sanne smiled mysteriously.Nl: "Misschien heb ik een idee," zei ze.En: "Maybe I have an idea," she said.Nl: Ze liep naar haar tas en haalde een envelop tevoorschijn.En: She walked to her bag and pulled out an envelope.Nl: In de envelop zaten de bestelbonnen voor de zeldzame bollen die Floris wilde.En: In the envelope were the order forms for the rare bulbs Floris wanted.Nl: Ze had ze al maanden geleden besteld, als verrassing.En: She had ordered them months ago, as a surprise.Nl: "Voor je, Floris!"En: "For you, Floris!"Nl: Floris was sprakeloos.En: Floris was speechless.Nl: Een golf van opluchting en vreugde overspoelde hem.En: A wave of relief and joy washed over him.Nl: "Wat ben je toch slim," lachte hij.En: "You're so clever," he laughed.Nl: "Je hebt precies wat we nodig hebben geregeld."En: "You've arranged exactly what we need."Nl: Sanne straalde van trots, wetende dat haar inzicht hun voorjaarstuin zou maken tot iets moois.En: Sanne beamed with pride, knowing her foresight would make their spring garden something beautiful.Nl: Met de bollen veilig in hun tas liepen Floris en Sanne hand in hand uit de tuinen.En: With the bulbs safely in their bag, Floris and Sanne walked hand in hand out of the gardens.Nl: Hun harten waren licht, gevuld met plannen voor de lente.En: Their hearts were light, filled with plans for the spring.Nl: Floris keek naar Sanne en voelde diepe dankbaarheid.En: Floris looked at Sanne and felt deep gratitude.Nl: Hij besefte nu meer dan ooit dat hun gedeelde liefde en vertrouwen in elkaar de echte schoonheid van hun tuin zouden zijn.En: He realized now more than ever that their shared love and trust in each other would be the true beauty of their garden.Nl: Terwijl ze naar huis liepen, bedekten de laatste herfstbladeren het pad voor hen, fluisterend van de wonderen die de komst van de lente zou brengen.En: As they walked home, the last autumn leaves covered the path before them, whispering of the wonders that the coming spring would bring.Nl: Hun tuin zou een meesterwerk worden, dankzij hun samenwerking en liefde.En: Their garden would become a masterpiece, thanks to their collaboration and love. Vocabulary Words:gently: zachtjesadorned: getooidbustling: drukte van jewelstecrunching: krakendscent: geurbotanist: botanistrare: zeldzamedeterminedly: vastberadenenthusiastically: enthousiastinspected: inspecteerdecarefully: aandachtigface twisted: gezicht vertrokexcitement fell silent: opwinding stilquirely: bezorgddisappointment: teleurstellingcompromise: compromissenmysteriously: geheimzinnigenvelope: enveloporder forms: bestelbonnenspeechless: sprakeloosrelief: opluchtingjoy: vreugdeclever: slimforesight: inzichtbeamed: straaldegratitude: dankbaarheidshared: gedeeldetrust: vertrouwencovered: bedektenwhispering: fluisterend

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 - 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 - 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. 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