Podcasts about holiday travel

AP correspondent Rita Foley reports on what holiday travelers are facing on the roads.

AP correspondent Julie Walker reports on deadly weekend tornadoes and a possible New Year's Eve washout for some.

The official winter holiday season travel period continues today, expect to see another busy weekend on the roads. 8 people, including a child, are displaced after a fire ripped through their Poway duplex. Local lawmakers are moving forward with plans to install new security cameras around Oceanside Harbor.   What You Need To Know To Start Your Saturday. 

How the severe weather sweeping the country may impact next week's New Year's Eve celebrations. Also, the latest on the passenger caught without a ticket on a Delta flight last month. Plus, President-Elect Trump's border czar reveals new details about the incoming administration's immigration plan. And JonBenét Ramsey's father meets with Boulder police in hopes of bringing in outside experts to help test evidence.

Incoming border czar Tom Homan says family detention will likely return under President-elect Donald Trump. ICE is planning to use tent facilities for illegal immigrant families. Homan says families can choose to leave together or face potential separation. However, local resistance could complicate Trump's stricter immigration enforcement. San Diego recently adopted a policy to prevent local jails from cooperating with federal immigration officials. In the Pacific Northwest, a series of atmospheric rivers are responsible for severe weather hitting the area, threatening major travel delays this weekend. Strong thunderstorms are expected in the South with tornadoes and hail from Louisiana to Alabama, while the West will face strong winds, rain, and mountain snow. Nearly 800 flights were canceled across the United States on Thursday, with more cancellations expected on Friday. The severe weather comes as record numbers of people are traveling during the holidays. NTD also sat down with Lauren Fix, an automotive expert, to talk about how to prepare yourself and your car for the winter weather. Sirens were heard in the Tel Aviv area early on Friday morning after a missile was launched at Israel from Yemen. Israel's Defense Forces said they managed to intercept the missile before it entered Israeli airspace. This comes after Israeli forces conducted airstrikes on military targets used by the Houthi terrorist group in Yemen, including at Sana'a International Airport. ⭕️ Watch in-depth videos based on Truth & Tradition at Epoch TV

AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on severe weather across parts of the South

Border Czar Could Reinstate Family Detention; Holiday Travel Threatened by Severe Weather | NTD Good Morning (Dec. 27)

Today on America in the Morning   WHO Chief Nearly Caught In Israeli Airstrike  Israeli forces launched airstrikes into Yemen striking targets close to where the head of the World Health Organization was visiting. Correspondent Rica Ann Garcia reports.  Sinkhole Snarls Holiday Travel  A massive sinkhole is being repaired after snarling holiday traffic in New Jersey. Correspondent Clayton Neville has details.  Shooting at Phoenix Airport  A Christmas Day shooting at an airport in Phoenix, Arizona, has left at least 3 people injured. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports.  Accused Subway Arsonist To Make Second Court Appearance  The man accused of setting a woman on fire onboard a New York subway is expected to appear in court today. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.  College Basketball Coach Larranaga Announces Retirement  A longtime ACC basketball coach has retired in the middle of his team's season. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.  NY Governor Signs New Greenhouse Gas Bill  New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a bill which will require companies that responsible for substantial greenhouse gas emissions to pay into a state fund for infrastructure projects  Russia Foils Ukrainian Assassination Plot  Russia says it has foiled a Ukrainian plot to kill several of its high ranking military officials using remotely detonated bombs.  New Ruling Issued in P. Diddy Case  There has been a new ruling in a sexual misconduct case against Sean “Diddy” Combs. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.  Poll Finds Americans Want A Break from Politics  There is a new poll out which found a lot of Americans are looking for a break from political news. Correspondent Donna Warder has the results.  Severe Weather in TX Delays Holiday Travel  The day after Christmas brought severe weather in Texas which came with more holiday travel headaches for some Americans trying to get home. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.  Four Dead in NH From Carbon Monoxide  New Hampshire investigators are looking into the deaths of four people inside a home on Christmas Day. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports.  New Unemployment Numbers Released  The weekly unemployment numbers have been released. Correspondent Shelley Adler has details.  Woman Stabbed Over Small Delivery Driver Tip  A pizza deliverer in central Florida has been charged with stabbing a pregnant woman after a dispute over a tip. Wildfires Sweeping Through Australia  Dangerous wildfires are sweeping across Australia's second most populous region. Correspondent Donna Warder has details.   Alleged Ukrainian Assassins Caught in Russia  Four people have been arrested in Russia for allegedly plotting to assassinate some of the country's top military officers. Correspondent Rica Ann Garcia reports. Chat GPT Suffers Outage  Chat GPT and the text to video service Sora, seem to be having issues in North America. Correspondent Chuck Palm has that in today's tech report.  America in the Morning from Westwood One   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Extreme weather in the Northeast and Southeast complicates the holiday travel rush for those heading home. Also, new details emerge about a deadly plane crash in Kazakhstan and what may have caused the accident. Plus, a complete guide to holiday returns for any presents that weren't quite right. And, fans enjoy special Christmas Day singalongs for 'Wicked' and 'Moana 2,' bringing moviegoers back to theaters this holiday season.

This is the afternoon All Local update for Thursday, December 26, 2024

Hope everybody is having safe and happy holidays! This week’s episode is super short because one: at time of recording we were on the road, and two: we haven’t caught up with much In the way of TV, movie, and books this week. Elizabeth’s only finished the second to last episode of Star Trek Lower... The post Binary System Podcast #438 – Holiday Travel Edition first appeared on Pixelated Geek.

Four people are injured after a Christmas night shooting and stabbing at Phoenix's Sky Harbor airport.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fluent Fiction - Danish: When Snowflakes Lead to Unexpected Christmas Magic Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2024-12-25-08-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Snefnug faldt blidt ned på tagene i den lukkede community, hvor der blev pyntet med glitrende julelys.En: Snowflakes gently fell on the roofs in the closed community, where they were decorated with glittering Christmas lights.Da: Huse lå side om side, pakket ind som gaver, klar til at fejre juletidens glæder.En: Houses lay side by side, wrapped like gifts, ready to celebrate the joys of the holiday season.Da: Det var en vinterdag, som inviterede til hygge og varme inde ved pejsen.En: It was a winter day that invited coziness and warmth by the fireplace.Da: Freja stod ved vinduet og betragtede de voksende snedynger.En: Freja stood at the window, watching the growing snowdrifts.Da: Hun var bekymret. "Kasper, vi skal afsted snart. Vejene bliver værre," sagde hun med et blik mod sin mand, der shinede skinnerne på deres nypakkede kufferter.En: She was worried. "Kasper, we need to leave soon. The roads are getting worse," she said with a glance towards her husband, who was shining the handles on their newly packed suitcases.Da: Kasper tog det roligt, som altid. "Det skal nok gå, Freja. Lidt sne kan da ikke stoppe os, vi har gjort det før," svarede han med et optimistisk smil.En: Kasper took it calmly, as always. "It'll be all right, Freja. A little snow can't stop us, we've done it before," he replied with an optimistic smile.Da: Freja kunne ikke lade bekymringen ligge.En: Freja couldn't put her worries aside.Da: Hun var altid den, der planlagde og sørgede for, at alt gik som det skulle. Især til jul, hvor hele familien ventede.En: She was always the one who planned and ensured that everything went as it should, especially at Christmas when the whole family was waiting.Da: Maden var pakket forsvarligt, og gaverne eskorterede i bilen.En: The food was packed securely, and the gifts were escorted into the car.Da: Alt var klar, men sneen begyndte at falde kraftigere.En: Everything was ready, but the snow began to fall more heavily.Da: Mod Kasper's råd besluttede Freja sig for at køre afsted tidligere, og snart kørte de gennem den idylliske, men snedækkede community.En: Against Kasper's advice, Freja decided to leave earlier, and soon they were driving through the idyllic but snow-covered community.Da: Snefnuggene dansede vildt i den svage morgenlys, og fik vejene til at ligne et vintereventyr.En: The snowflakes danced wildly in the faint morning light, making the roads look like a winter fairy tale.Da: Men det var også udfordrende, og snart opdagede de hvorfor.En: But it was also challenging, and soon they discovered why.Da: Bilen gled over en iset plet.En: The car slid over an icy patch.Da: Kasper fik bilen under kontrol, men skrækken fik dem til at indse, hvor alvorligt vejret var.En: Kasper got the car under control, but the scare made them realize how serious the weather was.Da: "Måske skulle vi have ventet," indrømmede Kasper, en smule rystet.En: "Maybe we should have waited," admitted Kasper, slightly shaken.Da: Freja tog en dyb indånding, stressen lettede en anelse.En: Freja took a deep breath, her stress easing a bit.Da: De blev enige om at finde et sted at stoppe og holde sig i sikkerhed.En: They agreed to find a place to stop and stay safe.Da: Snart så de skiltet til et nærliggende kro, gemt mellem sneen og lyspyntede træer.En: Soon, they saw the sign for a nearby inn, nestled among the snow and light-decorated trees.Da: På kroen blev de budt velkommen af varm kakao og et væld af smil fra andre rejsende, der også havde besluttet sig for at blive indendørs denne snedækkede dag.En: At the inn, they were welcomed with hot cocoa and a wealth of smiles from other travelers who had also decided to stay indoors on this snowy day.Da: Freja og Kasper satte sig blandt de andre, utallige mobiltelefoner blev tændt, og der blev arrangeret en fælles videoopringning til deres familie.En: Freja and Kasper sat among the others, countless cell phones were turned on, and a group video call was arranged with their family.Da: "Glædelig jul!" råbte de i kor med de flimrende skærmvisninger af deres kære, som også havde samlet sig for at høre fra dem.En: "Merry Christmas!" they shouted in unison with the flickering screen images of their loved ones, who had also gathered to hear from them.Da: Selvom de ikke kunne være der fysisk, blev hjerterne fyldt med varme og glæden ved at dele øjeblikket, trods afstanden.En: Even though they couldn't be there physically, their hearts were filled with warmth and the joy of sharing the moment, despite the distance.Da: Freja lærte den dag, at perfektion ikke altid betød at alt gik som planlagt.En: Freja learned that day that perfection doesn't always mean everything goes as planned.Da: Nogle gange kunne en lille ændring i planerne bringe nye, vidunderlige oplevelser.En: Sometimes a small change in plans can bring new, wonderful experiences.Da: Kasper indså også, at at tage sig tid til at planlægge kunne spare dem for en del hovedbrud.En: Kasper also realized that taking the time to plan could save them from a lot of headaches.Da: Mens sneen fortsatte at falde udenfor kroens vinduer, sad Freja og Kasper tæt sammen, taknemmelige for at kunne dele julens magi, selv fra et sted der ikke var hjem.En: As the snow continued to fall outside the inn's windows, Freja and Kasper sat close together, grateful to share the magic of Christmas, even from a place that wasn't home.Da: Sneen var måske ikke til at overkomme, men kærlighed og sammenhold kunne rejse over enhver distance.En: The snow might not be overcome, but love and togetherness could travel any distance. Vocabulary Words:snowflakes: snefnuggently: blidtcommunity: communityglittering: glitrendecosiness: hyggefireplace: pejsenworried: bekymretglance: blikhandles: skinnerneoptimistic: optimistisksecured: forsvarligtescorted: eskorteretidyllic: idylliskepatch: pletscare: skrækkenshaken: rystetinn: kronestled: gemtwelcome: budt velkommenwealth: vældfaint: svagechallenging: udfordrendedeep breath: dyb indåndingplanned: planlagtshake: rysteamong: blandtcountless: utalligeflickering: flimrendeperfection: perfektionovercome: overkomme

In our news wrap Tuesday, American Airlines briefly grounded flights nationwide due to a technical issue, a strike by Starbucks employees expanded to some 5,000 baristas, a man accused of setting a woman on fire in the New York City subway was charged with murder, famine conditions are spreading amid Sudan's civil war, and Bill Clinton has been discharged from a Washington, D.C. hospital. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The latest weather forecast shows wintry weather in the Midwest and freezing temperatures in the Northeast causing issues for last-minute holiday travelers. Also, Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to New York state charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Plus, new details have emerged in the alleged smear campaign against 'It Ends with Us' star Blake Lively. And, a commercial fisherman who was rescued during Hurricane Milton after hours of floating on a cooler shares his story.

This is the All Local morning update for December 24, 2024.

Kevin Hincks joins the Futures show to discuss the Fed's inflation fight and what levels he's watching for yields. Then, on the equity front, Kevin looks at the holiday travel snafu that briefly grounded American Airlines (AAL) flights this morning. In streaming news, Netflix (NFLX) prepares to host Christmas NFL game broadcasts. And, Alphabet (GOOGL) says it will appeal the DOJ decision to crackdown on its Chrome search engine business. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribe Download the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-... Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-... Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/19192... Watch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplu... Watch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-net... Follow us on X – / schwabnetwork Follow us on Facebook – / schwabnetwork Follow us on LinkedIn - / schwab-network About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

[REPLAY] for our Holiday Travelers! The holidays are almost here and with the jingle bells comes some travel from home to celebrate! We want you to be able to do just that and not stress and worry about baby's sleep.  No matter where you are or what you are doing for the holidays, it can be a change in schedule and scenery for you and your family.  This weeks episode will help you handle the holiday travel and keep sleep on track for  your little ones! In this episode- How to prepare for travel- Tips for taking on travel days (with travel by both planes and cars)- Best practices for transitioning to new sleep environments- Must pack items for supporting sleep while traveling - How to keep a routine with holiday travel- Navigating naps over the holidays Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep ConsultantInstagram @thehappysleepcompanyWebsite www.thehappysleepcompany.com

In our news wrap Tuesday, American Airlines briefly grounded flights nationwide due to a technical issue, a strike by Starbucks employees expanded to some 5,000 baristas, a man accused of setting a woman on fire in the New York City subway was charged with murder, famine conditions are spreading amid Sudan's civil war, and Bill Clinton has been discharged from a Washington, D.C. hospital. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The airlines are already having some technical issues causing delays. Where can you get last minute items. Ken Canion, Relationship Coach joins to talk about how to deal with your spouse and you family during disagreements. David Chadwick from Moment of Hope Church stops by to talk about how you can help others this season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A record number of Americans are traveling this holiday season, great boozy gift options and a visit with our Monday afternoon Stock Picker.

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: A Journey Home: Martí's Unforgettable Christmas Reunion Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2024-12-24-23-34-01-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El vent d'hivern bufava fred a l'aeroport del Prat.En: The winter wind blew cold at el Prat airport.Ca: Les llums de Nadal brillaven al sostre, donant un toc càlid a l'hall ple de gent.En: The Christmas lights shone on the ceiling, adding a warm touch to the hall full of people.Ca: Martí, amb la maleta a la mà, mirava el panell de vols.En: Martí, with the suitcase in hand, looked at the flight board.Ca: Retrasat.En: Delayed.Ca: Un altre cop.En: Again.Ca: El cor li va fer un tomb.En: His heart sank.Ca: Volia estar a casa per Nadal.En: He wanted to be home for Christmas.Ca: Feia mesos que era a Londres, treballant en una nova feina.En: He had been in London for months, working at a new job.Ca: L'experiència era enriquidora, però la soledat es feia sentir.En: The experience was enriching, but the loneliness was palpable.Ca: Els dies eren rutinaris, i els caps de setmana, silenciosos.En: The days were routine, and the weekends, silent.Ca: Martí somiava amb el sopar de Nadal: el rostit de l'àvia, la música de fons, i sobretot, les rialles de la seva família.En: Martí dreamed of the Christmas dinner: Grandma's roast, background music, and above all, the laughter of his family.Ca: Decidit a no perdre's l'ocasió, va anar de seguida a una taquilla.En: Determined not to miss the occasion, he immediately went to a ticket counter.Ca: "Vull un altre vol cap a Barcelona, si us plau."En: "I want another flight to Barcelona, please."Ca: La noia del mostrador li va somriure comprensiva i es va posar a teclejar.En: The girl at the counter gave him an understanding smile and started typing.Ca: Martí es recolzava al taulell, sentint l'angoixa del temps que s'escapava.En: Martí leaned on the counter, feeling the anxiety of time slipping away.Ca: Mentrestant, a casa, Gemma i Àlex ja ho tenien tot preparat.En: Meanwhile, at home, Gemma and Àlex had everything ready.Ca: La taula llarga, decorada amb espelmes i galets, esperava el seu fill.En: The long table, decorated with candles and galets, awaited their son.Ca: La Gemma fregia els últims calamars, mentre l'Àlex afegia llenya al foc.En: Gemma was frying the last of the squid while Àlex added logs to the fire.Ca: “Creus que arribarà a temps?” va preguntar Àlex, mirant per la finestra.En: “Do you think he'll make it on time?” asked Àlex, looking out the window.Ca: La neu començava a caure suaument, cobrint tot d'una capa blanca.En: The snow began to gently fall, covering everything in a white layer.Ca: A l'aeroport, Martí finalment va trobar un vol.En: At the airport, Martí finally found a flight.Ca: Corria pels passadissos, esquivant viatgers amb pressa.En: He ran through the corridors, dodging hurried travelers.Ca: El seu cor bategava ràpid.En: His heart was racing.Ca: Va filar-se entre la gent amb agilitat, el bitllet ferm a la mà.En: He weaved through the crowd with agility, the ticket firm in his hand.Ca: Finalment, va pujar a l'avió, sentint l'estirabot de l'adrenalina i l'esperança renéixer.En: Finally, he boarded the plane, feeling a rush of adrenaline and hope blossoming again.Ca: Les hores van passar lentes a l'aire.En: The hours passed slowly in the air.Ca: Martí no podia aguantar les ganes d'aterrar.En: Martí could barely hold back his excitement to land.Ca: Quan finalment van arribar a Barcelona, es va llençar per la porta, optimista.En: When they finally arrived in Barcelona, he rushed out the door, optimistic.Ca: El seu cor bategava amb força.En: His heart was pounding.Ca: Sabia que corria contra el temps, però no es va detenir.En: He knew he was racing against time, but he didn't stop.Ca: La terminal brillant amb unes llumetes li va semblar més amable que mai.En: The terminal, glowing with little lights, seemed kinder than ever.Ca: Martí travessà la porta de sortida amb energia renovada.En: Martí crossed the exit door with renewed energy.Ca: Dins la casa, els seus pares s'asseien a taula amb un aire melancòlic.En: Inside the house, his parents were sitting at the table with a melancholic air.Ca: Just en aquell moment, la porta es va obrir bruscament.En: Just at that moment, the door swung open.Ca: Martí, amb les galtes enrojolades pel fred, els mirava amb ulls brillants.En: Martí, his cheeks flushed from the cold, looked at them with bright eyes.Ca: Ells es van aixecar corrents i el van abraçar amb força.En: They stood up quickly and hugged him tightly.Ca: “Has arribat!” va exclamar la Gemma, amb llàgrimes a la cara.En: “You made it!” exclaimed Gemma, with tears on her face.Ca: Martí els va envoltar amb els braços, sentint-se, per fi, a casa.En: Martí wrapped his arms around them, feeling finally at home.Ca: L'àlex li va donar un cop afectuós a l'esquena.En: Àlex gave him an affectionate pat on the back.Ca: Al seu voltant, aquell sopar prenia vida.En: Around him, the dinner came to life.Ca: La distància no havia apagat l'amor.En: The distance hadn't extinguished the love.Ca: Martí ho entenia ara.En: Martí understood that now.Ca: Ser present era el que importava.En: Being present was what mattered.Ca: I davant d'ells, el Nadal brillava amb més intensitat que mai.En: And before them, Christmas shone more brightly than ever.Ca: Els plats es van omplir i la música va començar a sonar.En: Plates were filled, and the music started to play.Ca: Junts, van gaudir d'una vetllada que mai oblidarien.En: Together, they enjoyed an evening they would never forget.Ca: Aquell Nadal a casa era, definitivament, el millor regal.En: That Christmas at home was, definitely, the best gift. Vocabulary Words:the wind: el ventthe ceiling: el sostrethe flight: el voldelayed: retrasatthe suitcase: la maletathe loneliness: la soledatthe occasion: l'ocasióthe ticket counter: la taquillaunderstanding: comprensivato lean: recolzar-sethe anxiety: l'angoixato slip away: escapar-sethe candle: l'espelmathe squid: el calamarthe logs: la llenyathe snow: la neuto dodge: esquivarthe traveler: el viatgerthe crowd: la gentthe adrenaline: l'adrenalinathe hope: l'esperançathe terminal: la terminalto glow: brillarmelancholic: melancòlicto blush: enrojolar-sethe cheeks: les galtesto hug: abraçarthe distance: la distànciato extinguish: apagarto shine: brillar

Fluent Fiction - Danish: A Christmas Eve Miracle at Copenhagen Airport Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2024-12-24-23-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Sneen dalede roligt over Københavns Lufthavn, dækkede fly og landingsbaner med et hvidt tæppe.En: The snow gently fell over Københavns Lufthavn, covering planes and runways with a white blanket.Da: Terminalerne var fyldte, og lyden af julesange fyldte luften.En: The terminals were crowded, and the sound of Christmas songs filled the air.Da: Astrid, en dedikeret check-in-medarbejder, havde travlt med at betjene rejsende, der alle håbede at nå deres destinationer inden juleaften.En: Astrid, a dedicated check-in employee, was busy assisting travelers, all hoping to reach their destinations before Christmas Eve.Da: "God jul og velkommen," sagde Astrid med et smil til hver kunde, selvom hun inderst inde var bekymret for snestormen.En: "Merry Christmas and welcome," said Astrid with a smile to each customer, even though she was secretly worried about the snowstorm.Da: Hun ønskede intet mere end at være hjemme til julemiddag med sin familie, hvor duften af flæskesteg og rødkål ventede.En: She wished for nothing more than to be home for Christmas dinner with her family, where the scent of flæskesteg and rødkål awaited.Da: Nede ved bagageområdet stod Jens, en ny og ivrig bagagehåndterer, klar til at få styr på kufferterne.En: Down at the baggage area stood Jens, a new and eager baggage handler, ready to get a handle on the suitcases.Da: Han vidste, at denne arbejdsdag var en chance for at vise sin værd og få en god start på sit nye job.En: He knew that this workday was a chance to prove his worth and get a good start on his new job.Da: "Lad os få det gjort!"En: "Let's get it done!"Da: sagde Jens entusiastisk til sine kolleger.En: Jens said enthusiastically to his colleagues.Da: Men sneen kom hurtigere end forudsagt.En: But the snow came faster than predicted.Da: Snart begyndte fly at blive forsinkede, og rejsende blev frustrerede.En: Soon, flights began to be delayed, and travelers grew frustrated.Da: Københavns Lufthavn blev et kaotisk landskab med annonceringer om aflysninger og grinende, men bekymrede børn, der forstod lidt af situationens alvor.En: Københavns Lufthavn became a chaotic landscape with announcements of cancellations and laughing, yet worried, children who understood little of the gravity of the situation.Da: Astrid opdagede en træt familie med børn, der stirrede hjælpeløst på afgangstavlen.En: Astrid noticed a tired family with children helplessly staring at the departure board.Da: Hun forstod straks, at de havde brug for hjælp.En: She understood immediately that they needed help.Da: Hun vidste, at hvis hun hjalp dem, ville hun blive forsinket, men hendes pligtfølelse vandt.En: She knew that if she helped them, she would be delayed, but her sense of duty prevailed.Da: "Jeg vil hjælpe jer med at finde et hotel," tilbød hun.En: "I will help you find a hotel," she offered.Da: Imens Jens stod ved bagageskranken og forsøgte at holde trit med den voksende mængde af kufferter.En: Meanwhile, Jens was at the baggage counter trying to keep up with the growing number of suitcases.Da: Han så Astrid træde til side med familien og besluttede sig for at hjælpe, hvor han kunne.En: He saw Astrid step aside with the family and decided to help where he could.Da: "Jeg tager mig af bagagen," råbte han, da han skubbede en vogn over til dem.En: "I'll take care of the luggage," he shouted as he pushed a cart over to them.Da: Sammen arbejdede de, som et velolieret maskineri.En: Together they worked like a well-oiled machine.Da: Jens fik styr på familiens bagage, mens Astrid skaffede et værelse til dem for natten.En: Jens managed the family's luggage while Astrid secured a room for them for the night.Da: Snart spredte rygtet sig, og andre ansatte begyndte også at hjælpe.En: Soon the word spread, and other employees also began to help.Da: Astrid og Jens' indsats oplevedes som et lys i det kaotiske mørke.En: Astrid and Jens' efforts felt like a light in the chaotic darkness.Da: Til sidst blev situationen stabiliseret.En: Eventually, the situation was stabilized.Da: Deres leder kom hen til dem, priste deres dedikation og samarbejde.En: Their manager approached them, praised their dedication and teamwork.Da: "Godt arbejde," sagde han og gav dem begge et anerkendende nik.En: "Good work," he said, giving them both an approving nod.Da: Selvom Astrid missede en del af sin juleaften, følte hun en stor tilfredshed.En: Although Astrid missed part of her Christmas Eve, she felt a great sense of satisfaction.Da: Hun indså, at hun gjorde en forskel i andre menneskers liv, selv på en snefyldt juleaften.En: She realized that she made a difference in other people's lives, even on a snowy Christmas Eve.Da: Jens følte sig styrket i sin nye rolle og så Astrid som en mentor, nogen han kunne lære af og beundre.En: Jens felt empowered in his new role and saw Astrid as a mentor, someone he could learn from and admire.Da: Da sneen endelig stoppede, og fejrende stemmer kunne høres overalt, vidste Astrid og Jens, at de havde gjort mere end bare deres job.En: When the snow finally stopped, and festive voices could be heard everywhere, Astrid and Jens knew they had done more than just their jobs.Da: De havde skabt en lille smule julestemning i en terminal fyldt med stressede rejsende.En: They had created a bit of Christmas spirit in a terminal full of stressed travelers.Da: En uventet gave midt i vinterens kaos.En: An unexpected gift amidst the chaos of winter. Vocabulary Words:gently: roligtcovering: dækkedededicated: dedikeretworried: bekymretsnowstorm: snestormenscent: dufteneager: ivrigbaggage: bagagehandler: håndtererprove: viseworth: værddelayed: forsinkedefrustrated: frustreredechaotic: kaotisklandscape: landskabannouncements: annonceringercancellations: aflysningergravity: alvorhelplessly: hjælpeløstdeparture: afgangstavleduty: pligtfølelseprevailed: vandtsecured: skaffedespread: spredtestabilized: stabiliseretpraise: pristesatisfaction: tilfredshedempowered: styrketmentor: mentoradmire: beundre

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Journey Through Snow: Nils's Quest for a Christmas Homecoming Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2024-12-24-08-38-19-no Story Transcript:No: Nils sto ved vinduet på Oslo Lufthavn Gardermoen.En: Nils stood by the window at Oslo Lufthavn Gardermoen.No: Han så på snøen som falt tett utenfor.En: He watched the snow falling thickly outside.No: Inne i terminalen var det travelt, til tross for stillelstanden.En: Inside the terminal, it was busy despite the standstill.No: Folk i vinterjakker sto i små grupper, så på listene med kansellerte flyvninger.En: People in winter jackets stood in small groups, looking at lists of canceled flights.No: Nils prøvde å roe seg ned.En: Nils tried to calm himself down.No: Han måtte hjem til Trondheim.En: He needed to get home to Trondheim.No: Kona, Anja, og barna, Mikkel og Lise, ventet på ham.En: His wife, Anja, and the children, Mikkel and Lise, were waiting for him.No: Det var jul, og julen skulle feires sammen.En: It was Christmas, and it was meant to be celebrated together.No: Men værgudene hadde andre planer.En: But the weather gods had other plans.No: Alle fly var stoppet.En: All flights were stopped.No: En stemme i høyttaleren kom med en ny beskjed: flyene ville ikke bevege seg på minst 48 timer.En: A voice over the loudspeaker announced a new message: the planes would not move for at least 48 hours.No: Hjertet til Nils banket raskere.En: Nils's heart beat faster.No: Han måtte ta en beslutning.En: He had to make a decision.No: Skulle han vente her i Oslo og håpe på en forandring, eller ta en sjanse og dra med toget?En: Should he wait here in Oslo and hope for a change, or take a chance and travel by train?No: Toget var også risikabelt.En: The train was also risky.No: Snøstormen kunne forsinke det, eller enda verre, stoppe det helt.En: The snowstorm could delay it, or worse, stop it completely.No: "Jeg må komme meg hjem," tenkte Nils bestemt.En: "I have to get home," Nils thought determinedly.No: "Barna må få julegavene sine.En: "The children must get their Christmas presents."No: "Nils ringte Anja.En: Nils called Anja.No: Han forklarte situasjonen og sa at han ville prøve å ta toget.En: He explained the situation and said he would try to take the train.No: Anja, alltid støttende, sa at de ville holde varm grøt klar til han kom hjem.En: Anja, always supportive, said they would keep warm porridge ready for when he arrived home.No: Nils følte seg litt roligere etter samtalen.En: Nils felt a bit calmer after the conversation.No: Han kjøpte en togbillett.En: He bought a train ticket.No: Togstasjonen var like kaotisk.En: The train station was just as chaotic.No: Mennesker lounged på kaféene, noen med varme kopper gløgg og pepperkaker, ventet på at tiden skulle gå.En: People lounged in the cafes, some with warm cups of gløgg and gingerbread cookies, waiting for time to pass.No: Nils fant en plass på toget.En: Nils found a seat on the train.No: Det begynte å kjøre sakte mot nord.En: It began to travel slowly northward.No: Utenfor vinduet blafret snøen forbi, nesten hypnotisk.En: Outside the window, the snow flickered past, almost hypnotic.No: På setet ved siden av ham satt en eldre dame som strikket en rød lue.En: In the seat next to him sat an older lady knitting a red hat.No: Nils smilte svakt til henne.En: Nils smiled faintly at her.No: "På vei til jul?En: "On your way for Christmas?"No: " spurte hun.En: she asked.No: Nils nikket.En: Nils nodded.No: Hun delte noen pepperkaker med ham.En: She shared some gingerbread cookies with him.No: "Det er disse små tingene," tenkte Nils, "som gjør reisen bedre.En: "It's these little things," Nils thought, "that make the journey better."No: "Toget sakket inn og stoppet flere ganger, men det fortsatte sin reise sakte men sikkert.En: The train slowed down and stopped several times, but it continued its journey slowly but surely.No: Timene gikk.En: The hours passed.No: Nils bet negler av nervøsitet, men også av håp.En: Nils bit his nails out of nervousness, but also out of hope.No: Han holdt alltid blikket mot horisonten.En: He kept his eyes on the horizon.No: Endelig, som om julenissen selv hadde gitt tommel opp, nådde toget sin destinasjon.En: Finally, as if Santa Claus himself had given a thumbs up, the train reached its destination.No: Trondheim var kalde og snødekte, men det var hjem.En: Trondheim was cold and snow-covered, but it was home.No: Han nærmest løp ut av toget, fikk tak i en drosje, og var på vei hjem.En: He almost ran out of the train, caught a cab, and was on his way home.No: Da han åpnet døren, ble han møtt av duften av granbar og lyden av barnelatter.En: When he opened the door, he was met by the scent of pine and the sound of children's laughter.No: Anja sto i gangen med armene utstrakt.En: Anja stood in the hallway with outstretched arms.No: "Velkommen hjem!En: "Welcome home!"No: " ropte hun.En: she exclaimed.No: Mikkel stormet fram, kledd som en liten nisse, med en lue som grein seg over ørene.En: Mikkel rushed forward, dressed as a little elf, with a hat that drooped over his ears.No: Nils løftet sønnen opp og klemte ham hardt.En: Nils lifted his son up and hugged him tightly.No: "Pappa, du er hjemme!En: "Daddy, you're home!"No: " lo Mikkel.En: laughed Mikkel.No: Det var alt Nils trengte å høre.En: That's all Nils needed to hear.No: Han hadde knust seg gjennom vinterens hindringer og var endelig der han hørte til.En: He had braved the winter's obstacles and was finally where he belonged.No: Julen hadde ikke mistet sin magi allikevel.En: Christmas hadn't lost its magic after all.No: Gjennom reisen lærte Nils en viktig leksjon i tålmodighet og det uvurderlige ved å være sammen med familien i alle omstendigheter.En: Through the journey, Nils learned an important lesson in patience and the invaluable nature of being with family under any circumstances.No: Julelysene blinket, og fred fylte huset.En: The Christmas lights twinkled, and peace filled the house.No: Nils så takknemlig rundt seg.En: Nils looked gratefully around him.No: "Endelig hjemme," hvisket han stille, mens han holdt familien tett inntil seg.En: "Finally home," he whispered softly, as he held his family close. Vocabulary Words:standstill: stillestandencalm: roeweather gods: værgudeneloudspeaker: høyttalerendeterminedly: bestemtsupportive: støttendeporridge: grøtchaotic: kaotisklounged: loungedhypnotic: hypnotiskgingerbread: pepperkakerjourney: reisenbraved: knustobstacles: hindringerpatience: tålmodighetinvaluable: uvurderligemesmerizing: hypnotiskheart: hjertetdecision: beslutningdelay: forsinkemeant: skullethickly: tettknitting: strikketdestination: destinasjonpine: granbarlaughter: latterexclaimed: roptehugged: klemtetwinkled: blinketgratefully: takknemlig

Fluent Fiction - Italian: A Sweet Surprise: The Panettone Adventure at Fiumicino Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2024-12-24-23-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Giorgio era pieno di entusiasmo mentre camminava tra i corridoi del Rome Fiumicino International Airport.En: Giorgio was full of enthusiasm as he walked through the corridors of Rome Fiumicino International Airport.It: Natale era alle porte e lui aveva un piano speciale.En: Christmas was near, and he had a special plan.It: Nella sua enorme valigia brillava un gigante panettone, il simbolo dolce delle feste italiane.En: In his enormous suitcase gleamed a giant panettone, the sweet symbol of the Italian holidays.It: Questo dolce era per Luca e Caterina, i suoi due migliori amici.En: This dessert was for Luca and Caterina, his two best friends.It: Luca, con il suo modo prudente, stava già al check-in, controllando diligentemente i biglietti.En: Luca, with his cautious manner, was already at the check-in, diligently inspecting the tickets.It: "Giorgio, sei sicuro che vada bene portare quel pacco così grande?"En: "Giorgio, are you sure it's okay to bring such a big package?"It: chiese Luca, preoccupato.En: asked Luca, concerned.It: Giorgio rispose con un sorriso contagioso: "Non ti preoccupare, sarà una sorpresa incredibile!"En: Giorgio replied with a contagious smile, "Don't worry, it will be an incredible surprise!"It: Caterina, allegra e sempre di buon umore, rideva.En: Caterina, cheerful and always in good spirits, laughed.It: "Oh Giorgio, sai che Luca è sempre ansioso nei viaggi.En: "Oh Giorgio, you know that Luca is always anxious when traveling.It: Ma sono sicura che andrà tutto bene.En: But I'm sure everything will be fine.It: Aspettiamo di assaggiare questo panettone gigante!"En: We can't wait to taste this giant panettone!"It: Mentre si avvicinavano ai controlli di sicurezza, Giorgio si sentì un po' nervoso.En: As they approached security checks, Giorgio felt a bit nervous.It: Le guardie di sicurezza iniziarono a osservare il grande pacco con sospetto.En: The security guards began to eye the large package suspiciously.It: Una giovane guardia, con un sopracciglio alzato, domandò: "Cosa c'è in questo pacco gigante?"En: A young guard, with a raised eyebrow, asked, "What's in this giant package?"It: Giorgio, cercando di mantenere la sorpresa, evitò di rispondere direttamente e spiegò con entusiasmo: "È un regalo di Natale!En: Giorgio, trying to maintain the surprise, avoided answering directly and explained enthusiastically, "It's a Christmas gift!It: Un dolce tradizionale italiano.En: A traditional Italian dessert.It: È solo un panettone, fatto con amore."En: It's just a panettone, made with love."It: Nonostante le sue spiegazioni, la guardia insistette.En: Despite his explanations, the guard insisted.It: Doveva essere aperto.En: It had to be opened.It: Sentendo l'agitazione crescere, il cuore di Luca batteva forte.En: Feeling the tension rise, Luca's heart pounded.It: "Speriamo di non perdere il volo," mormorò preoccupato a Caterina.En: "Let's hope we don't miss the flight," he murmured worriedly to Caterina.It: Ma mentre Giorgio apriva il pacco, l'aria si riempì di un profumo zuccherato di vaniglia e canditi.En: But as Giorgio opened the package, the air filled with a sugary aroma of vanilla and candied fruits.It: Gli altri passeggeri si fermarono, incuriositi dal delizioso aroma.En: The other passengers stopped, intrigued by the delicious scent.It: La scena attirò una piccola folla e, per un attimo, l'aeroporto divenne un luogo di festa.En: The scene attracted a small crowd, and for a moment, the airport became a place of celebration.It: La guardia sorrideva ora, conquistata dal profumo e dallo spirito natalizio.En: The guard now smiled, captivated by the aroma and the Christmas spirit.It: "Va bene, può passare," disse, tagliando una fetta del succulento panettone e condividendola con i colleghi.En: "Alright, you can go," she said, cutting a slice of the succulent panettone and sharing it with her colleagues.It: Tra risate e auguri, l'intero staff di sicurezza assaggiò il dolce, creando un piccolo festino improvvisato.En: Amid laughter and greetings, the entire security staff tasted the dessert, creating a small impromptu party.It: Giorgio, Luca e Caterina finalmente si imbarcarono, sollevati e felici.En: Giorgio, Luca, and Caterina finally boarded, relieved and happy.It: Mentre si accomodavano sui loro posti in aereo, Giorgio rifletté sull'esperienza.En: As they settled into their seats on the plane, Giorgio reflected on the experience.It: Forse avrebbe dovuto pianificare meglio, ma a volte la bellezza stava proprio nell'inatteso.En: Perhaps he should have planned better, but sometimes the beauty lay precisely in the unexpected.It: Luca, rilassato dallo spirito festivo, ammise: "D'accordo, forse una piccola follia natalizia è accettabile."En: Luca, relaxed by the festive spirit, admitted, "Alright, maybe a little Christmas madness is acceptable."It: E Caterina, con un sorriso affettuoso, abbracciò i due amici.En: And Caterina, with an affectionate smile, hugged her two friends.It: Così, con il profumo di panettone ancora nell'aria, il viaggio natalizio iniziò, con nuove storie da raccontare e cuori leggermente più aperti alle sorprese della vita.En: Thus, with the scent of panettone still in the air, the Christmas journey began, with new stories to tell and hearts slightly more open to life's surprises. Vocabulary Words:enthusiasm: l'entusiasmocorridors: i corridoisuitcase: la valigiato gleam: brillarecautious: prudenteticket: il bigliettogiant: giganteairport: l'aeroportomanner: il modocheck-in: il check-into inspect: controllareanxious: ansiosoto laugh: riderespirits: l'umoresecurity checks: i controlli di sicurezzaguard: la guardiato insist: insisterecrowd: la follato avoid: evitaregift: il regaloto maintain: manteneresurprise: la sorpresaaroma: il profumovanilla: la vanigliascent: l'aromato slice: tagliaresugary: zuccheratomadness: la folliaaffectionate: affettuosounexpected: l'inatteso

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Finding Friendship Amid Flights: A Christmas Connection Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2024-12-24-23-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: मुंबई अंतरराष्ट्रीय हवाई अड्डे पर एक ठंडी, परन्तु चमकदार सुबह का दृश्य था।En: The scene at the Mumbai International Airport was a cold yet bright morning.Hi: हवाई अड्डे के अंदर, क्रिसमस की सजावट से सजी दुकानों के बीच यात्रियों की भीड़ अब नए अनुभवों की खोज में थी।En: Inside the airport, amidst shops adorned with Christmas decorations, the crowd of passengers was now in search of new experiences.Hi: अरेंज्ड योजनाओं को सँभालते हुए, अर्जुन अपने लैपटॉप बैग को कसकर पकड़कर भागने की सोच रहा था।En: Handling his arranged plans, Arjun clutched his laptop bag tightly, contemplating making a run for it.Hi: दिल्ली के लिए उसकी कनेक्टिंग फ्लाइट बस कुछ ही समय में निकलने वाली थी।En: His connecting flight to Delhi was about to depart in just a short while.Hi: लेकिन, आकर्षक लाउडस्पीकर की आवाज़ में एक ऊँची घोषणा हुई कि दिल्ली की उड़ान का गेट बदल दिया गया है।En: But, in an alluring loudspeaker announcement, it was declared that the gate for the Delhi flight had been changed.Hi: वहीं, उसके पास एक लड़की खड़ी थी - मीरा।En: Standing nearby was a girl—Meera.Hi: मीरा हाल ही में विदेश में पढ़ाई करके लौट रही थी और अपने घर जाने के लिए बहुत उत्सुक थी।En: Meera had recently returned after studying abroad and was very eager to go home.Hi: उसने अपनी यात्रा के दौरान सभी अनिश्चितताओं को सहजता से स्वीकार करने का निर्णय लिया, जिससे उसका तनाव कम हुआ।En: She had decided to gracefully accept all uncertainties during her journey, reducing her stress.Hi: जब अर्जुन ने अपने रास्ते में आने वाली समस्याओं के बारे में सोचा, तो उसने देखा कि मीरा की मुस्कान न तो उसकी परेशानियों से डरी थी और न ही वह भाग रही थी।En: When Arjun thought about the problems ahead of him, he noticed that Meera's smile was neither frightened by his troubles nor was she running away.Hi: उसे देखकर अर्जुन थोड़ा हैरान हुआ।En: Seeing her, Arjun was a bit surprised.Hi: उसने सोचा, "शायद उसके पास कोई हल हो।"En: He thought, “Maybe she has a solution.”Hi: मीरा ने मुस्कुराते हुए कहा, "अरे, चिंता मत करो।En: Meera smiled and said, “Oh, don't worry.Hi: कभी-कभी चीजें हमारे बस में नहीं होतीं।En: Sometimes things are beyond our control.Hi: क्यों न हम यहाँ रुकें और एक कप कॉफी का आनंद लें?"En: Why don't we stop here and enjoy a cup of coffee?”Hi: अर्जुन हिचकिचाया, लेकिन फिर उसने मीरा के विचार को स्वीकार कर लिया।En: Arjun hesitated, but then he accepted Meera's idea.Hi: उन्होंने मिलकर हवाई अड्डे के स्टाफ से बात की और स्थिति को समझाने की कोशिश की।En: They both talked to the airport staff and tried to understand the situation.Hi: दोनों ने मिलकर यह तय किया कि वे अगली उड़ान के लिए बुकिंग करेंगे।En: Together, they decided they would book the next flight.Hi: इस बीच, वे एक कैफे में बैठकर गर्मा-गर्म कॉफी का आनंद लेने लगे।En: Meanwhile, they sat in a café and started enjoying some hot coffee.Hi: कॉफी की चुस्कियों के साथ, अर्जुन ने पाया कि मीरा के साथ गपशप करना कितना सुखद था।En: With sips of coffee, Arjun found out how delightful it was to chat with Meera.Hi: उन्होंने अपने-अपने जीवन की कहानियाँ साझा कीं, अर्जुन का व्यापारिक जीवन और मीरा का विदेश में पढ़ाई का अनुभव।En: They shared their life stories—Arjun's business life and Meera's experience studying abroad.Hi: जैसे-जैसे समय बीता, अर्जुन को समझ में आया कि जीवन की अनिश्चितताएँ अक्सर एक नई दृष्टिकोण भी ला सकती हैं।En: As time passed, Arjun realized that life's uncertainties often bring a new perspective.Hi: उसने महसूस किया कि कभी-कभी कुछ समय के लिए रुककर जीवन के सुखों का अनुभव करना भी आवश्यक होता है।En: He understood that sometimes it's also necessary to pause and experience the joys of life.Hi: अंततः, जब उन्हें अगली उड़ान का समय मिला, तो दोनों खुश थे।En: Eventually, when they got the timing for the next flight, they were both happy.Hi: इस अनुभव ने अर्जुन को जीवन के प्रति एक नया दृष्टिकोण दिया।En: This experience gave Arjun a new outlook on life.Hi: अब वह अनिश्चितताओं को लेकर थोड़े उत्सुक और स्थिर मन से सोचता था।En: Now he thought about uncertainties with a bit more curiosity and a steady mind.Hi: मसाफिरों की भीड़ के बीच, अर्जुन और मीरा ने दोस्ती की एक नई उड़ान भरी।En: Amidst the crowd of passengers, Arjun and Meera embarked on a new flight of friendship.Hi: उन्होंने महसूस किया कि कभी-कभी रुककर, सोचकर और आनंद लेने में भी खुशी होती है।En: They realized that sometimes there is joy in stopping, thinking, and enjoying.Hi: और यही था अर्जुन का सबसे अच्छा क्रिसमस उपहार।En: And that was Arjun's best Christmas gift. Vocabulary Words:scene: दृश्यadorned: सजीcontemplating: सोच रहा थाalluring: आकर्षकannouncement: घोषणाeager: उत्सुकgracefully: सहजता सेtroubles: परेशानियोंhesitated: हिचकिचायाembrace: स्वीकारperspective: दृष्टिकोणeventually: अंततःuncertainties: अनिश्चितताएँembarked: उड़ान भरीamidst: बीचrealized: महसूस कियाconnect: जोड़नाcuriosity: उत्सुकताexperienced: अनुभव कियाdelightful: सुखदconcurred: सहमत हुएexpression: अभिव्यक्तिsolace: संतोषserendipity: संयोगfaculty: क्षमताinevitable: अपरिहार्यnavigate: नेविगेटpeculiar: विचित्रprofound: गहनsavor: आनंद लेना

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Fluent Fiction - French: Letting Go: A Holiday Lesson at Charles de Gaulle Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2024-12-24-08-38-20-fr Story Transcript:Fr: L'aéroport Charles de Gaulle est rempli d'une agitation familière en cette période de Noël.En: The Charles de Gaulle airport is filled with a familiar hustle and bustle during this Christmas season.Fr: Les voyageurs déambulent, poussant des chariots chargés de valises.En: Travelers wander about, pushing carts loaded with suitcases.Fr: Les décorations festives illuminent le terminal, et un gigantesque sapin trône au centre, ses guirlandes scintillantes attirant les regards.En: Festive decorations light up the terminal, and a gigantic Christmas tree stands at the center, its shimmering garlands drawing attention.Fr: Élise marche rapidement à travers la foule.En: Élise walks quickly through the crowd.Fr: Elle est nerveuse.En: She is nervous.Fr: Sa montre indique qu'elle n'a que trente minutes avant l'embarquement pour Lyon.En: Her watch shows that she has only thirty minutes before boarding for Lyon.Fr: Elle porte un manteau d'hiver chaud et un gros sac à main, où son ordinateur portable est soigneusement rangé.En: She wears a warm winter coat and carries a large handbag, where her laptop is carefully stored.Fr: Son cœur bat vite ; elle doit terminer un rapport important pour le travail.En: Her heart beats fast; she needs to complete an important report for work.Fr: Assise dans une salle d'attente encombrée, elle regarde l'écran de son ordinateur.En: Sitting in a crowded waiting area, she looks at her computer screen.Fr: "Fais vite," se dit-elle.En: "Hurry up," she tells herself.Fr: Le bruit ambiant du terminal est une mélodie incessante de voix et d'annonces.En: The ambient noise of the terminal is an incessant melody of voices and announcements.Fr: Laurent, son collègue, l'appelle sur son téléphone.En: Laurent, her colleague, calls her on her phone.Fr: "Élise, as-tu terminé le rapport?"En: "Élise, have you finished the report?"Fr: demande-t-il.En: he asks.Fr: La voix de Laurent est calme, mais elle ressent la pression.En: Laurent's voice is calm, but she feels the pressure.Fr: "Presque," répond-elle sèchement en tapant.En: "Almost," she replies curtly, typing away.Fr: Au loin, elle entend l'annonce de l'embarquement.En: In the distance, she hears the boarding announcement.Fr: L'urgence la traverse comme une vague.En: Urgency washes over her like a wave.Fr: Camille, sa meilleure amie, lui a dit un jour : "Parfois, il faut accepter l'imperfection pour avancer."En: Camille, her best friend, once told her, "Sometimes, you have to accept imperfection to move forward."Fr: Élise pense à ces paroles.En: Élise thinks of those words.Fr: Elle hésite.En: She hesitates.Fr: Le temps presse.En: Time is running out.Fr: Elle relit une dernière fois le document.En: She reads through the document one last time.Fr: Son esprit s'agite de doutes.En: Her mind is restless with doubts.Fr: Mais la perspective de rater Noël avec sa famille est bien plus effrayante que celle de rendre un rapport imparfait.En: But the prospect of missing Christmas with her family is far more frightening than submitting an imperfect report.Fr: Avec une inspiration profonde, Élise clique sur "Envoyer."En: With a deep breath, Élise clicks "Send."Fr: Elle sent un poids quitter ses épaules.En: She feels a weight lift off her shoulders.Fr: Elle se lève, rassemble ses affaires, ajuste son sac et se dirige vers la porte d'embarquement.En: She stands, gathers her things, adjusts her bag, and heads towards the boarding gate.Fr: Au moment où elle scanne son billet, le soulagement l'envahit.En: As she scans her ticket, relief washes over her.Fr: L'avion est toujours là.En: The plane is still there.Fr: Elle embarque à temps, trouve son siège près d'un hublot, et s'assoit.En: She boards on time, finds her seat by a window, and sits down.Fr: Les lumières s'assombrissent, et elle attache sa ceinture.En: The lights dim, and she fastens her seatbelt.Fr: Alors que l'avion décolle, Élise regarde par la fenêtre.En: As the plane takes off, Élise looks out the window.Fr: Les lumières de Paris s'éloignent, laissant place à une obscurité paisible.En: The lights of Paris fade away, giving way to a peaceful darkness.Fr: Son esprit est tranquille.En: Her mind is at ease.Fr: Lyon, sa famille, les rires et les cadeaux l'attendent.En: Lyon, her family, laughter, and gifts await her.Fr: Élise sourit.En: Élise smiles.Fr: Elle sait qu'elle a fait le bon choix.En: She knows she made the right choice.Fr: Parfois, laisser aller la perfection permet de trouver un bonheur plus grand.En: Sometimes, letting go of perfection allows one to find a greater happiness.Fr: Ce Noël, elle savourera chaque moment en famille, consciente que ces instants précieux sont irremplaçables.En: This Christmas, she will savor every moment with her family, aware that these precious moments are irreplaceable. Vocabulary Words:the agitation: l'agitationthe traveler: le voyageurto wander: déambulerthe cart: le chariotthe suitcase: la valiseto draw attention: attirer les regardsthe crowd: la foulethe watch: la montrethe report: le rapportthe waiting area: la salle d'attentethe melody: la mélodieto type: taperthe wave: la vagueto accept: accepterthe announcement: l'annoncethe doubt: le doutethe imperfection: l'imperfectionto submit: rendreto let go: laisser allerto board: embarquerthe boarding gate: la porte d'embarquementto fasten: attacherto take off: décollerthe darkness: l'obscuritéthe relief: le soulagementthe choice: le choixthe happiness: le bonheurto savor: savourerthe moment: le momentthe family: la famille

Fluent Fiction - French: A Snowy Journey: Surprising Friendships on Christmas Eve Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2024-12-24-23-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: L'aéroport Charles de Gaulle est débordant de monde.En: The aéroport Charles de Gaulle is overflowing with people.Fr: Les gens marchent vite, enroulés dans leurs manteaux épais.En: Everyone walks quickly, wrapped in their thick coats.Fr: Dehors, la neige tombe sans arrêt.En: Outside, the snow falls relentlessly.Fr: Les avions sont cloués au sol.En: The planes are grounded.Fr: Luc regarde par la fenêtre.En: Luc looks out the window.Fr: Il soupire.En: He sighs.Fr: Il veut rentrer chez lui pour le dîner de Noël avec sa famille, mais son vol est retardé.En: He wants to get home for Christmas dinner with his family, but his flight is delayed.Fr: Chantal sourit à chaque passager qu'elle croise.En: Chantal smiles at every passenger she passes.Fr: Elle aime son travail.En: She loves her job.Fr: Mais en cette saison, elle pense à sa famille qu'elle ne verra pas cette année.En: But this season, she's thinking of her family, whom she won't see this year.Fr: Elle traverse le terminal avec son chariot, proposant du café.En: She moves through the terminal with her cart, offering coffee.Fr: Émilie, assise un peu plus loin, regarde son téléphone.En: Émilie, sitting a bit further away, is looking at her phone.Fr: Elle est inquiète.En: She's worried.Fr: Elle espère arriver à Paris pour surprendre son petit ami.En: She hopes to arrive in Paris to surprise her boyfriend.Fr: Mais avec le mauvais temps, elle n'est pas sûre d'y arriver.En: But with the bad weather, she's not sure she'll make it.Fr: Dans le hall, les décorations de Noël accrochent la lumière.En: In the hall, the Christmas decorations catch the light.Fr: Une musique festive joue doucement, mais les voyageurs sont préoccupés.En: Festive music plays softly, but the travelers are preoccupied.Fr: Luc décide de marcher un peu.En: Luc decides to walk around a bit.Fr: Il cherche des informations sur son vol.En: He's looking for information on his flight.Fr: C'est alors qu'il remarque Chantal.En: That's when he notices Chantal.Fr: Il lui sourit, fatigué.En: He smiles at her, tired.Fr: Chantal s'arrête près de Luc.En: Chantal stops near Luc.Fr: "Bonjour, besoin d'aide ?"En: "Bonjour, need help?"Fr: demande-t-elle.En: she asks.Fr: "Mon vol est retardé," répond Luc.En: "My flight is delayed," Luc replies.Fr: "Je dois être à Paris ce soir."En: "I need to be in Paris tonight."Fr: "Moi aussi, je veux rentrer," dit-elle avec une pointe de tristesse.En: "Me too, I want to go home," she says with a hint of sadness.Fr: Émilie, entendant leur conversation, se joint à eux.En: Émilie, hearing their conversation, joins them.Fr: "Peut-être pouvons-nous louer une voiture ?"En: "Maybe we can rent a car?"Fr: propose Émilie.En: Émilie suggests.Fr: Luc et Chantal échangent des regards.En: Luc and Chantal exchange glances.Fr: Cela semble fou, mais c'est une idée.En: It seems crazy, but it's an idea.Fr: Ils vont au comptoir de location.En: They go to the rental counter.Fr: Il y a une voiture de disponible.En: There's one car available.Fr: Le trajet ne sera pas facile.En: The journey won't be easy.Fr: La neige tombe fort, mais ils n'ont pas le choix.En: The snow is falling hard, but they have no choice.Fr: Après quelques formalités, ils sortent, prêts à affronter l'hiver.En: After a few formalities, they head out, ready to face the winter.Fr: Le voyage est long et dangereux.En: The trip is long and dangerous.Fr: La voiture avance lentement sur les routes glissantes.En: The car moves slowly on the slippery roads.Fr: Mais ensemble, ils restent positifs.En: But together, they remain positive.Fr: Ils partagent des histoires, rient et se soutiennent mutuellement à travers le froid.En: They share stories, laugh, and support each other through the cold.Fr: La chaleur de leur nouvelle amitié réchauffe l'atmosphère.En: The warmth of their newfound friendship heats up the atmosphere.Fr: Enfin, après plusieurs heures, les lumières de Paris apparaissent.En: Finally, after several hours, the lights of Paris appear.Fr: Un sentiment de soulagement les envahit.En: A feeling of relief overwhelms them.Fr: Luc laisse Émilie et Chantal à leur destination, en remerciant le destin de cette rencontre inattendue.En: Luc drops off Émilie and Chantal at their destination, thanking destiny for this unexpected meeting.Fr: Avant de se séparer, ils échangent leurs coordonnées.En: Before parting, they exchange their contact information.Fr: Leur aventure commune a créé un lien spécial.En: Their shared adventure has created a special bond.Fr: Luc sourit, touché par la gentillesse des deux femmes.En: Luc smiles, touched by the kindness of the two women.Fr: Il se sent reconnaissant.En: He feels grateful.Fr: Luc franchit la porte de chez lui juste à temps pour le dîner de Noël.En: Luc steps through his door just in time for Christmas dinner.Fr: Sa famille l'accueille chaleureusement.En: His family welcomes him warmly.Fr: Ce Noël, il a appris une leçon précieuse : le véritable esprit de Noël réside dans la générosité, l'entraide et la magie des rencontres fortuites.En: This Christmas, he's learned a valuable lesson: the true spirit of Christmas lies in generosity, helping each other, and the magic of serendipitous encounters. Vocabulary Words:the airport: l'aéroportoverflowing: débordantthe plane: l'avionto be grounded: être cloué au solto sigh: soupirerto wrap: enroulerthe coat: le manteaurelentlessly: sans arrêtdelayed: retardéthe terminal: le terminalthe cart: le chariotto offer: proposerworried: inquièteto hope: espérerthe weather: le tempsfestive: festivepreoccupied: préoccupésto notice: remarquertired: fatiguéto join: se joindreto rent: louerto exchange glances: échanger des regardsthe counter: le comptoiravailable: de disponibleformalities: formalitésslippery: glissantesto support: soutenirthe warmth: la chaleurrelief: le soulagementto overwhelm: envahir

Today on America in the Morning   Gaetz Report Released The House Ethics Committee released a long anticipated report into allegations of illegal sexual relations with an underage girl and drug use by former Trump Attorney General nominee and Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz. John Stolnis has more from Washington.    Mangione's Day In Court The man accused of fatally shooting the CEO of United Healthcare went before a judge in New York City. Correspondent Julie Walker reports as Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty to state murder and other charges inside the courtroom, outside there were protests demanding he be released.     North Carolina Police Officer Killed A Greensboro, North Carolina police officer was killed after he responded to a 9-1-1 call about a man with a gun inside of a supermarket. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.    Texas Sues NCAA Just 24 hours after President-elect Donald Trump told a crowd in Arizona that he will end what he called the “transgender lunacy,” Texas announced it is filing a lawsuit against the NCAA, as transgender athletes are about to face another challenge in court. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.     Biden Commutes Death Sentences In his last month in office, President Joe Biden is commuting the sentences of most every prisoner on federal death row. Correspondent Donna Warder has the details.    Bill Clinton Hospitalized Bill Clinton has been hospitalized after developing a fever. The 78-year-old former president was in Washington, DC at the time, and was taken to Georgetown University Medical Center as a precaution for treatment and observation.      Busy Travel Day Today will be a busy travel day as a part of a tough travel week, with millions of Americans also facing weather issues including rain and snow in the Pacific Northwest and the Northeast, and some rain in the Midwest. Correspondent Julie Walker reports holiday travel did get off to a good start for some leaving early.    Trump On Panama & Greenland President-elect Donald Trump is doubling down on statements that he wants control of the Panama Canal returned to the United States, and that America should purchase Greenland from Denmark.     Migrant Arrested For NYC Subway Murder Critics are blasting New York City after surveillance video showed some people running away while others were standing around and watching after a woman was set on fire on a subway train. Pamela Furr reports fast action by police caught the primary suspect in the horrific killing, an illegal migrant from Guatemala who had been previously deported.    Dangerous California Surf A major storm is pounding California's central coast creating damaging surf conditions, and at least one person has died.  Correspondent Ben Thomas reports.    Arrest In Chemical Leak The head of a chemical company is facing charges in Michigan, related to the 2022 oil and chemical discharge into the Flint River.  Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.    FAA Investigating Florida Drone Incident As Florida authorities are trying to determine why some drones fell from the sky in Orlando, Florida during a Christmas light show, the FAA is now getting involved after a young boy was hit by a falling drone and required life-saving surgery.  Correspondent Mike Hempen reports.     Nordstrom Sold A major department store chain is being sold and one of those buying Nordstrom is a Mexican retail group. Correspondent Rita Foley reports.     Tech News Quantum communications promises near instant transfer of massive amounts of data. But, until now, it was not able to traverse the existing Internet. Here's Chuck Palm with today's tech news.    Finally   This one most likely was not on your holiday gift list. Correspondent Norman Hall reports there's been an uptick in the sales of nuclear bomb shelters.    As we begin to close the door on Hollywood and music in 2024, Kevin Carr takes a look ahead for what we need to know about some of the top entertainment events in 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Home for Christmas: Diego's Heartfelt Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2024-12-24-08-38-19-es Story Transcript:Es: En el bullicioso aeropuerto de Madrid-Barajas, decorado con luces brillantes de Navidad, la gente corre de un lado a otro.En: In the bustling aeropuerto de Madrid-Barajas, decorated with bright luces de Navidad, people run from one side to another.Es: Unos esperan a sus seres queridos, otros se despiden.En: Some are waiting for their loved ones, others are saying goodbye.Es: En medio de todo el caos está Diego, un joven de veintiocho años, cansado pero emocionado.En: In the middle of all the chaos is Diego, a young man of twenty-eight, tired but excited.Es: Viene desde Estados Unidos, hace dos años que no ve a su familia.En: He comes from the Estados Unidos, it's been two years since he last saw his family.Es: Tiene un solo objetivo: llegar a casa para la cena de Navidad y sorprender a todos.En: He has a single objective: to get home for la cena de Navidad and surprise everyone.Es: Diego ajusta su bufanda mientras mira la pantalla de vuelos.En: Diego adjusts his scarf while looking at the flight screen.Es: "Retrasado" dice el aviso con letras grandes.En: "Delayed" says the notice in large letters.Es: Una tormenta de invierno ha retrasado su vuelo.En: A winter storm has delayed his flight.Es: El frío aire madrileño no ayuda a su impaciencia.En: The cold Madrid air does not help his impatience.Es: Intenta llamar a sus padres, pero la señal es débil.En: He tries to call his parents, but the signal is weak.Es: Piensa en su hermana, Isabella, quien no sabe de su llegada.En: He thinks of his sister, Isabella, who doesn't know about his arrival.Es: Ella ha estado ocupada con los exámenes y la organización de la Navidad en casa.En: She has been busy with exams and organizing Christmas at home.Es: Sin poder comunicarse, decide buscar otra forma de llegar.En: Unable to communicate, he decides to find another way to get there.Es: No puede esperar más.En: He can't wait any longer.Es: Corre a la taquilla de trenes.En: He runs to the train ticket booth.Es: Habla con la encargada, quien intenta ayudarlo.En: He talks to the attendant, who tries to help him.Es: El siguiente tren a la ciudad sale en una hora.En: The next train to the city leaves in an hour.Es: Diego compra el billete.En: Diego buys the ticket.Es: Se sienta en un banco y mira su móvil, esperando ansioso.En: He sits on a bench and looks at his phone, waiting anxiously.Es: Mientras tanto, Isabella está en casa.En: Meanwhile, Isabella is at home.Es: La nieve cae suavemente afuera, cubriendo el paisaje de blanco.En: The snow falls gently outside, covering the landscape in white.Es: Termina de decorar el árbol de Navidad.En: She finishes decorating the Christmas tree.Es: Su madre cocina en la cocina y su padre prepara la chimenea.En: Her mother cooks in the kitchen and her father prepares the fireplace.Es: Isabella se siente nerviosa.En: Isabella feels nervous.Es: Organizar todo ha sido un desafío sin su hermano.En: Organizing everything has been a challenge without her brother.Es: "Espero que Diego esté bien", piensa.En: "I hope Diego is okay," she thinks.Es: El tren finalmente llega.En: The train finally arrives.Es: Diego sube apresurado, con la esperanza de que no haya más retrasos.En: Diego gets on in a hurry, hoping that there won't be more delays.Es: Las luces de Madrid se ven a lo lejos, y siente un nudo en el estómago.En: The lights of Madrid are visible in the distance, and he feels a knot in his stomach.Es: Piensa en su familia, en todo lo que ha extrañado.En: He thinks about his family, about all that he has missed.Es: El tren se detiene y Diego sale, respirando hondo el aire helado.En: The train stops and Diego gets off, taking a deep breath of the icy air.Es: Hace un llamado rápido; aún nada.En: He makes a quick call; still nothing.Es: Decide tomar un taxi.En: He decides to take a taxi.Es: El reloj marca casi medianoche cuando el taxi se detiene frente a su casa.En: The clock is almost midnight when the taxi stops in front of his house.Es: Diego baja, pagando al conductor con manos temblorosas de emoción.En: Diego gets out, paying the driver with hands trembling with excitement.Es: Las luces de su hogar brillan cálidas a través de las ventanas.En: The lights of his home shine warmly through the windows.Es: Se echa a correr hacia la puerta, su corazón latiendo con fuerza.En: He runs towards the door, his heart pounding strongly.Es: Justo en ese momento, Isabella abre la puerta.En: Just at that moment, Isabella opens the door.Es: Está a punto de cerrarla cuando ve a su hermano.En: She is about to close it when she sees her brother.Es: Sus ojos se iluminan como el árbol detrás de ella.En: Her eyes light up like the tree behind her.Es: "¡Diego!En: "Diego!"Es: ", grita, lanzándose a sus brazos.En: she shouts, throwing herself into his arms.Es: La familia entera se une en un abrazo en el umbral.En: The entire family joins in a hug on the threshold.Es: La sorpresa se transforma en una risa brillante y lágrimas de felicidad.En: The surprise turns into bright laughter and tears of happiness.Es: La cena se sirve un poco más tarde, pero nadie se queja.En: Dinner is served a little later, but no one complains.Es: Diego cuenta sus aventuras y todos escuchan, felices de tenerlo de nuevo.En: Diego shares his adventures and everyone listens, happy to have him back.Es: En medio de las canciones navideñas y el calor del hogar, Diego comprende que no importa cuán lejos esté, su familia siempre será su vínculo más fuerte.En: Amidst the Christmas songs and the warmth of home, Diego understands that no matter how far he is, his family will always be his strongest bond.Es: Esa Nochebuena, Diego e Isabella se sientan juntos junto al fuego, prometiéndose no dejar tanto tiempo pasar sin verse.En: That Nochebuena, Diego and Isabella sit together by the fire, promising not to let so much time pass without seeing each other.Es: La familia es lo más importante, y ahora, más que nunca, ambos lo saben.En: Family is the most important thing, and now, more than ever, they both know it. Vocabulary Words:the bustle: el bulliciodecorated: decoradobright: brillantechaos: el caosobjective: el objetivoscarf: la bufandanotice: el avisodelayed: retrasadothe storm: la tormentaweak: débilthe signal: la señalexam: el examenticket booth: la taquillaattendant: el encargado/la encargadabench: el bancolandscape: el paisajeprepares: preparachallenge: el desafíodelay: el retrasoknot: el nudoicy: heladotaxi: el taxidriver: el conductorshines: brillathreshold: el umbralsurprise: la sorpresaadventure: la aventurahappiness: la felicidadsong: la canciónfireplace: la chimenea

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Fluent Fiction - Korean: Amid the Snowstorm: Soyeong's Unexpected Christmas Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2024-12-24-23-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 인천국제공항은 겨울철 눈이 내리는 크리스마스 풍경으로 가득했다.En: Incheon International Airport was filled with a Christmas scene of falling snow typical of winter.Ko: 곳곳에 크리스마스 트리와 반짝이는 장식들이 공항을 환하게 비추고 있었다.En: Christmas trees and sparkling decorations were lighting up the airport brightly everywhere.Ko: 그러나 창밖을 보면 상황은 까다로웠다.En: However, looking out the window, the situation was more complicated.Ko: 거센 눈보라가 불어닥쳐 모든 비행기가 지연되었다.En: A fierce snowstorm had swept in, causing all flights to be delayed.Ko: 소영은 초조한 마음으로 자신의 비행기를 기다리고 있었다.En: Soyeong was waiting anxiously for her flight.Ko: 고향에서 가족들과 만나 크리스마스를 보내고 싶은 마음이 컸다.En: She had a strong desire to meet her family and spend Christmas in her hometown.Ko: 그러나 눈보라로 인한 비행기 지연은 그녀를 애타게 만들었다.En: But the flight delays due to the snowstorm were making her anxious.Ko: 소영은 결심했다. 공항 직원에게 도움을 청하기로 했다.En: Soyeong made a decision: she would seek help from the airport staff.Ko: 그녀는 공항 서비스 카운터로 다가갔다.En: She approached the airport service counter.Ko: "안녕하세요, 혹시 제 비행기가 언제 출발할지 알 수 있을까요?" 소영은 조심스럽게 물었다.En: "Hello, could I possibly find out when my flight will depart?" Soyeong asked cautiously.Ko: 직원 지호는 그녀에게 미소 지으며 대답했다.En: The staff member, Jiho, smiled and responded to her.Ko: "안녕하세요. 현재는 예측하기 어렵습니다. 하지만 최대한 빨리 정보를 드리겠습니다."En: "Hello. It's currently difficult to predict. But I will provide you with information as soon as possible."Ko: 지호의 친절한 말과 미소에 조금 안심한 소영은 공항 라운지로 발걸음을 옮겼다.En: Slightly reassured by Jiho's kind words and smile, Soyeong moved to the airport lounge.Ko: 그곳엔 그녀처럼 기다리는 사람들이 많았다.En: It was crowded with people waiting, just like her.Ko: 그 중 한 사람, 민준이 눈에 들어왔다. 그는 노트북 앞에 앉아 무언가에 몰두하고 있었다.En: Among them, someone caught her eye—Minjun sat engrossed in something on his laptop.Ko: 소영은 용기를 내어 그에게 다가갔다.En: Gathering her courage, Soyeong approached him.Ko: "안녕하세요, 저도 비행기 기다리고 있어요. 혼자 있으니 심란해서요."En: "Hello, I'm waiting for a flight too. It's unsettling being alone."Ko: 민준은 고개를 들어 소영을 보며 빙그레 웃었다.En: Minjun looked up at her and smiled warmly.Ko: "안녕하세요, 저도요. 눈보라 때문에 다들 힘들겠네요."En: "Hello, me too. Everyone must be having a hard time because of the snowstorm."Ko: 두 사람은 이야기를 나누기 시작했다.En: The two began to talk.Ko: 민준은 세계 곳곳을 여행한 경험을 이야기하며 소영에게 작은 위안을 주었다.En: Minjun shared his experiences of traveling around the world, providing Soyeong with some comfort.Ko: 대화는 자연스럽게 서로의 걱정과 희망으로 흘러갔다.En: The conversation naturally flowed into sharing their worries and hopes.Ko: 그러던 중, 창밖으로 눈보라가 더욱 심해지는 것이 보였다.En: During their conversation, they noticed the snowstorm outside worsening.Ko: 불안한 마음에 소영은 민준에게 말했다. "혹시 못 가게 된다면 어떡하죠?"En: With an anxious heart, Soyeong said to Minjun, "What if we can't go?"Ko: 민준은 조용히 대답했다. "여행은 걱정이 없을 수 없죠. 하지만 이럴 때일수록 기다리면 좋은 일이 생길 거예요."En: Minjun replied quietly, "Traveling is never without worries. But in times like this, waiting might bring something good."Ko: 그의 말에 소영은 마음이 조금 더 차분해졌다.En: His words calmed Soyeong's heart a little more.Ko: 그녀는 지호가 해 준 다른 정보에 대해 물으며 시간을 보내기로 했다.En: She decided to spend some time asking Jiho about other information.Ko: 그리고 얼마 지나지 않아서 공항 방송이 들려왔다. "모두의 관심에 감사드립니다. 곧 비행기는 이륙할 준비가 됩니다."En: Soon, an airport announcement could be heard: "Thank you for your attention. Flights will soon be ready for takeoff."Ko: 소영은 안도의 한숨을 내쉬었다.En: Soyeong let out a sigh of relief.Ko: 비록 기다림이 길었지만, 그동안 민준과의 대화는 그녀에게 새로운 시각을 제공했다.En: Though the wait was long, her conversation with Minjun had offered her a new perspective.Ko: 시간이 다가와 그녀는 장비를 챙겨 비행기로 이동했다.En: As the time approached, she gathered her belongings and headed to the plane.Ko: 공항을 떠나면서 소영은 생각했다. 이번 여정은 단지 목적지에 도착하기 위한 것이 아니었다.En: As she departed from the airport, Soyeong thought, this journey wasn't just about reaching the destination.Ko: 그녀는 계획하지 않았던 만남과 그로 인해 경험한 따뜻한 순간들을 소중히 여기게 되었다.En: She found herself cherishing the unexpected encounters and the warm moments she experienced.Ko: 비행기가 고향으로 날아오르고 크리스마스 이브의 별이 반짝이기 시작할 때, 소영은 가족과의 재회가 이루어질 것을 확신했다.En: As the plane flew toward her hometown and the Christmas Eve stars began to twinkle, Soyeong was confident of reuniting with her family.Ko: 눈보라 속에서도 그녀는 새로운 연결과 경험을 소중히 여기게 되었다.En: Even amid the snowstorm, she came to value the new connections and experiences. Vocabulary Words:scene: 풍경sparkling: 반짝이는fierce: 거센anxiously: 초조한cautiously: 조심스럽게reassured: 안심한engrossed: 몰두한unsettling: 심란한warmly: 빙그레 웃다experiences: 경험conversation: 대화worsening: 더욱 심해지는anxious: 불안한predict: 예측departure: 출발delayed: 지연된staff: 직원lounge: 라운지twinkle: 반짝이다connections: 연결encounters: 만남perspective: 시각valuable: 소중한cherishing: 소중히 여기다relief: 안도destination: 목적지situation: 상황gathering: 수집announcement: 방송belongings: 장비

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Reunions in the Snow: A Christmas Eve at Nikola Tesla Airport Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2024-12-24-08-38-20-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Снег је завејао Београд на Бадње вече.En: Snow had drifted over Beograd on Christmas Eve.Sr: Аеродром Никола Тесла био је пун путника који су чекали вест о својим летовима.En: Aerodrom Nikola Tesla was full of passengers waiting for news about their flights.Sr: Светла на аеродрому трептала су у ритму срећног празника, док су људи нервозно примењивали вести о отказивањима и кашњењима.En: The airport lights flickered in the rhythm of a cheerful holiday, while people nervously absorbed the news of cancellations and delays.Sr: Милан, крупан младић с нестрпљивим погледом, враћао се кући.En: Milan, a big young man with an impatient gaze, was returning home.Sr: Надао се да ће провести Божић с породицом, а нарочито с Јованом, његовом сестром коју није видео годинама.En: He hoped to spend Christmas with his family, especially with Jovana, his sister whom he hadn't seen in years.Sr: Желео је помирење.En: He wanted reconciliation.Sr: Прошле су непријатне речи у прошлости, и сада је осећао како му срце говори да је време да их поправи.En: Unpleasant words from the past had lingered, and now he felt that his heart was telling him it was time to mend them.Sr: Јована је стајала у другом делу аеродрома, размишљајући о томе шта је очекује код куће.En: Jovana stood in another part of the airport, contemplating what awaited her at home.Sr: Живела је у иностранству и враћала се по први пут после дуго времена.En: She had been living abroad and was returning for the first time in a long while.Sr: Бојала се сусрета са братом.En: She feared the encounter with her brother.Sr: Знао је да су обоје повређени, и плашила се сукоба.En: She knew they were both hurt, and she feared conflict.Sr: Али њено срце је жудело за миром и поновним осећајем породице.En: But her heart longed for peace and the renewed feeling of family.Sr: Лука, љубазан али изузетно забринут службеник аеродрома, трчао је унаоколо покушавајући да држи ситуацију под контролом.En: Luka, a kind but extremely worried airport official, was running around trying to keep the situation under control.Sr: Његова жеља била је да успостави ред и мир у гомили.En: His wish was to establish order and calm in the crowd.Sr: Саопштавао је путницима информације о обнови летова, иако су вести биле малобројне и суморне.En: He was providing passengers with updates on restored flights, even though the news was sparse and grim.Sr: Милан је одлучио да не чека више.En: Milan decided not to wait any longer.Sr: Од саме мисли да Јована може бити тако близу, а ипак тако далеко, срце му је снажно зебло.En: The very thought that Jovana might be so close, yet so far, made his heart ache greatly.Sr: Почео је да лута кроз аеродром, тражећи лице своје сестре у мору непознатих људи.En: He began wandering through the airport, searching for his sister's face in the sea of unfamiliar people.Sr: Јована је покушавала да се смири.En: Jovana tried to calm herself.Sr: Упутила се до прозора и загледала у снег који је непрестано падао.En: She walked to the window and gazed at the snow that kept falling.Sr: Време је било потпуно стало.En: Time had come to a complete halt.Sr: Одједном је чула како Лука преко разгласа тражи од путника да остану мирни и стрпљиви.En: Suddenly, she heard Luka over the loudspeakers asking passengers to remain calm and patient.Sr: Његове речи су деловале смирујуће, као снежне пахуље које тихо падају на земљу.En: His words seemed soothing, like snowflakes quietly falling to the ground.Sr: Како је сат откуцао поноћ, Милан је угледао Јовану.En: As the clock struck midnight, Milan saw Jovana.Sr: Стојала је код прозора.En: She was standing by the window.Sr: Није се двоумио ни тренутак и полако јој је пришао.En: He didn't hesitate for a moment and slowly approached her.Sr: Јована је осетила његово присуство пре него што се окренула.En: Jovana felt his presence before she turned around.Sr: Срели су погледе.En: They locked eyes.Sr: "Јована", рекао је тихо, једва гласно довољно да га чује изнад збуњених гласова осталих путника.En: "Jovana," he said quietly, just loud enough for her to hear above the confused voices of other passengers.Sr: У том тренутку, све њихове прошлости и несугласице чиниле су се безначајним.En: At that moment, all their past and disagreements seemed insignificant.Sr: Лука је посматрао сцену, задовољан што је барем у нечијим срцима успео да донесе празнични дух.En: Luka observed the scene, satisfied that he had managed to bring the holiday spirit into at least someone's heart.Sr: Са благим осмехом наставио је да обавештава путнике о најновијим информацијама.En: With a gentle smile, he continued informing passengers about the latest updates.Sr: Милан и Јована одлучили су да напусте аеродром и оду негде на мирно место, где ће моћи да разговарају и опросте једно другом.En: Milan and Jovana decided to leave the airport and go somewhere quiet, where they could talk and forgive each other.Sr: Знали су да ће овај Божић бити посебан и пун нових почетака.En: They knew this Christmas would be special and full of new beginnings.Sr: Док су одлазили кроз завејане ходнике, Лука је знао да је учинио све што је могао да у овој ноћи, пуној снежног хаоса, донесе мало топлине у људске душе.En: As they departed through the snow-covered corridors, Luka knew he had done everything he could to bring warmth to people's hearts on this snowy and chaotic night.Sr: Његова лекција је била да стрес може бити савладан са добротом и емпатијом.En: His lesson was that stress could be overcome with kindness and empathy.Sr: Светла аеродрома светлуцала су и даље у ноћи, док је снег настављао да тихо пада, обавијајући град миром Бадње вечери.En: The airport lights continued to sparkle in the night, while the snow kept quietly falling, enveloping the city with the peace of Christmas Eve. Vocabulary Words:drifted: завејаоabsorbed: примењивалиimpatient: нестрпљивимreconciliation: помирењеlingered: остајалиcontemplating: размишљајућиencounter: сусретconflict: сукобаkind: љубазанgrievously: снажноhalt: сталоsoothing: смирујућеdisagreements: несугласицеcheerful: срећногrenovate: обновиgrim: суморнеuneasy: нервозноapproach: пришаоflickered: трепталаenveloping: обавијајућиcorrespondence: саопштаваоhalted: сталоdeparted: одлазилиchaotic: хаосаempathy: емпатијомrealized: осећалаgrim: суморнеpersistent: непрестаноrobust: крупанbenevolent: добротом

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