Podcasts about new beginnings

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Love in Oslo: A Bold Leap on Valentine's Day Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-02-15-08-38-19-no Story Transcript:No: Det var en iskald februardag i Oslo.En: It was a freezing February day in Oslo.No: Kontorene til Vegsela AS var fylt med lyden av tastaturklikking og dempet prat.En: The offices of Vegsela AS were filled with the sound of keyboard clicking and muted conversation.No: Store vinduer lot et bløtt, grått lys skylle inn over skrivebordene til de ansatte, som pakket seg inn i varme klær for å holde kulden ute.En: Large windows allowed a soft, gray light to wash over the employees' desks, who bundled up in warm clothes to keep the cold out.No: Sindre satte seg ved sin dataskjerm og prøvde å fokusere på rapportene.En: Sindre sat down at his computer and tried to focus on the reports.No: Han var en midt på treet leder, men følte ofte vekten av ansvar hvile tungt på skuldrene.En: He was a middle-of-the-road manager but often felt the weight of responsibility bearing heavily on his shoulders.No: Bak smilet skjulte det seg en ensomhet, en lengsel etter noe mer enn bare arbeid og rutiner.En: Behind the smile, there was a loneliness, a longing for something more than just work and routines.No: I det siste hadde tankene hans kretset mye rundt Astrid, kollegaen med det smittsomme smilet og den lune latteren.En: Lately, his thoughts often revolved around Astrid, the colleague with the infectious smile and warm laughter.No: Det nærmet seg lunsjtid.En: Lunchtime was approaching.No: Mange gikk til kantina for å varme seg med en kopp kaffe, mens Sindre ble sittende og fundere.En: Many went to the cafeteria to warm up with a cup of coffee, while Sindre remained seated, pondering.No: Han så på klokka, markedet hadde gått opp i dag.En: He looked at the clock; the market had gone up today.No: Kanskje det var et tegn?En: Perhaps it was a sign?No: Senere, mens arbeidsdagen nærmet seg slutten, tenkte Sindre på hvordan han kunne be Astrid med seg ut.En: Later, as the workday was nearing its end, Sindre thought about how he could ask Astrid out.No: Det var Valentinsdagen, en anledning han vanligvis lot passere.En: It was Valentine's Day, an occasion he usually let pass.No: Men i dag kjentes det annerledes.En: But today felt different.No: Kanskje var det tiden for å være modig?En: Perhaps it was time to be brave?No: Etter en lang dag med møter og notater, sto Sindre i heisen, klar til å dra hjem.En: After a long day of meetings and notes, Sindre stood in the elevator, ready to go home.No: Tilfeldigvis steg Astrid også inn.En: Coincidentally, Astrid also stepped in.No: Hun smilte varmt, noe som fikk Sindre til å føle seg både nervøs og glad på samme tid.En: She smiled warmly, making Sindre feel both nervous and happy at the same time.No: "Heisene her er alltid så trege," lo Astrid, og Sindre nikket enig, hjertet hamret.En: "The elevators here are always so slow," laughed Astrid, and Sindre nodded in agreement, his heart pounding.No: I stillheten som fulgte, bestemte han seg.En: In the silence that followed, he decided.No: Han tok et dypt pust og sa: "Astrid, jeg tenkte... siden det er Valentinsdagen, kanskje vi kan spise middag sammen i kveld? Jeg skulle uansett handle etter jobb, så kanskje vi kunne lage noe godt?"En: He took a deep breath and said, "Astrid, I was thinking... since it's Valentine's Day, maybe we could have dinner together tonight? I was going to shop after work anyway, so maybe we could make something nice?"No: Astrid så overrasket, men glad ut.En: Astrid looked surprised but pleased.No: "Det høres hyggelig ut, Sindre. Jeg blir med," svarte hun med et varmt smil.En: "That sounds nice, Sindre. I'll join you," she replied with a warm smile.No: Lettet og lettet over svaret hennes, kjente Sindre at hjertet ble betydelig lettere.En: Relieved and elated by her answer, Sindre felt his heart become significantly lighter.No: De gikk sammen ut i den kalde oslolufta, og for første gang på lenge følte Sindre håp og glede.En: They walked out together into the cold Oslo air, and for the first time in a long time, Sindre felt hope and joy.No: Kanskje var dette begynnelsen på noe mer – ikke bare for Valentinsdagen, men for fremtiden.En: Perhaps this was the beginning of something more—not just for Valentine's Day, but for the future.No: Fra den dagen av forstod Sindre at sårbarhet bar med seg en verdi han aldri tidligere hadde utforsket fullt ut.En: From that day on, Sindre understood that vulnerability carried a value he had never fully explored before.No: Han oppdaget kraften i å våge å vise følelser og ønsket at dette skulle bli et vendepunkt i hans liv.En: He discovered the power of daring to show emotions and hoped that this would be a turning point in his life.No: Den kvelden, mens snøen dalte stille over hovedstaden, var det som om også hans verden ble lysere og mer lovende.En: That evening, as the snow fell quietly over the capital, it was as if his world also became brighter and more promising. Vocabulary Words:freezing: iskaldmuted: dempetbundled: pakketresponsibility: ansvarbearing: hvilelonging: lengselapproaching: nærmet segpondering: funderterelieved: lettetelated: lettetvulnerability: sårbarhetexplored: utforsketdaring: vågeemotions: følelsercoincidentally: tilfeldigvispounding: hamretsignificantly: betydeligpromising: lovendereports: rapporteroccasion: anledningsmile: smildesk: skrivebordunderstood: forstoddiscover: oppdagetpower: kraftturning point: vendepunktcapital: hovedstadengray: gråttfocus: fokuserebrave: modig

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: From Corporate Success to Personal Connection: Andrej & Lea Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2026-02-15-08-38-20-sr Story Transcript:Sr: У центру Београда, у светлом и живописном корпоративном окружењу, два амбициозна колеге, Андреј и Леа, раде на важном пројекту.En: In the center of Beograd, in a bright and picturesque corporate environment, two ambitious colleagues, Andrej and Lea, work on an important project.Sr: Напољу, град је преобучен у зимско рухо, док снег тихо прекрива улице.En: Outside, the city is dressed in its winter attire, as snow quietly covers the streets.Sr: Унутар канцеларије, светлост из лед лампи ствара топлу и инспиративну атмосферу, у којој креативни хаос и корпоратива хармонично иду руку под руку.En: Inside the office, the light from LED lamps creates a warm and inspiring atmosphere, where creative chaos and corporate formality harmoniously go hand in hand.Sr: Андреј је посвећен маркетинг стручњак, увек у потрази за савршенством.En: Andrej is a dedicated marketing expert, always in search of perfection.Sr: Док је озбиљан на састанцима, унутар себе осећа жељу за правим, дубоким међуљудским односима.En: While he is serious in meetings, inside he yearns for real, deep interpersonal relationships.Sr: Са друге стране, Леа је графички дизајнер, талентована и отворена душа, која се радује свакој прилици да ради с другима.En: On the other hand, Lea is a graphic designer, a talented and open soul, who rejoices at every opportunity to work with others.Sr: Њих двоје су тим, увек с потенцијалом за нешто више од пословне сарадње.En: The two of them are a team, always with the potential for something more than just business collaboration.Sr: Дан је протекао у динамичној размени идеја, где су креативност и стратегија били у сталној колизији.En: The day unfolded in a dynamic exchange of ideas, where creativity and strategy were in constant collision.Sr: Док су се лагано ближили крају радног времена, Андреј осетио топлину коју доноси присуство Лее.En: As they gradually approached the end of the workday, Andrej felt the warmth Lea's presence brought.Sr: Одлучио је да се храбри, и позвао је на кафу после посла.En: He decided to be brave and invited her for coffee after work.Sr: „Леа, да ли би желела да пођеш са мном на кафу?En: "Lea, would you like to join me for coffee?Sr: Мислим да би било лепо да проведемо неко време разговарајући о стварима које нису само радне“, предложио је тихо, али сигурним гласом.En: I think it would be nice to spend some time talking about things that aren't just work-related," he quietly but confidently suggested.Sr: Очи Лее заискрише са задовољством.En: Lea's eyes sparkled with delight.Sr: „Наравно, Андреј.En: "Of course, Andrej.Sr: То би било дивно“, одговорила је са осмехом који је осветлио целу собу.En: That would be wonderful," she replied with a smile that lit up the entire room.Sr: Током вечери, у топлом амбијенту малог кафића, разговор је природно потекао.En: Throughout the evening, in the cozy atmosphere of a small café, the conversation flowed naturally.Sr: Прешли су са тема о послу на животне изазове и личне тежње.En: They moved from discussing work to life's challenges and personal aspirations.Sr: Леа је открила своју жељу за дубљим везама, неспретно истичући своју наклоност према Андреју.En: Lea revealed her desire for deeper connections, awkwardly hinting at her affection for Andrej.Sr: „Не знам зашто, али осећам да наше дружење није само пословно“, рекла је тихо, склапајући руке.En: "I don't know why, but I feel that our friendship isn't just about business," she said quietly, clasping her hands.Sr: Андреј, осетивши њену искреност, одлучио је да отвори своје срце.En: Feeling her sincerity, Andrej decided to open his heart.Sr: „Леа, и ја се осећам исто.En: "Lea, I feel the same way.Sr: Наша сарадња ми је донела више него што сам икада замишљао.En: Our collaboration has brought me more than I ever imagined.Sr: Хајде да покушамо нешто више од овога.En: Let's try for something more than this."Sr: “Те речи су означиле нови почетак.En: Those words marked a new beginning.Sr: Андреј и Леа одлучили су да истраже осећања која су се развила током пројекта.En: Andrej and Lea decided to explore the feelings that had developed during their project.Sr: Са снегом који је лагано падао изнад Београда, обоје су осетили унутрашњу топлину која је обећавала нову и узбудљиву поглавље у њиховим животима.En: With snow gently falling over Beograd, both felt an inner warmth that promised a new and exciting chapter in their lives.Sr: Закључивши, Андреј је схватио да је емоционално испуњење подједнако важно као и успех у каријери, и да права блискост са особом може довести до среће коју никада није очекивао.En: In conclusion, Andrej realized that emotional fulfillment is just as important as career success, and that true closeness with someone can lead to happiness he never expected. Vocabulary Words:picturesque: живописномdedicated: посвећенinterpersonal: међуљудскимdynamic: динамичнојexchange: размениcollision: колизијиsparkled: заискришеnaturally: природноrevealed: открилаhinting: истичућиfriendship: дружењеsincerity: искреностfulfillment: испуњењеcloseness: блискостaspirations: тежњеharmoniously: хармоничноcorporate: корпоративномatmosphere: атмосферуchaos: хаосpotential: потенцијаломgradually: лаганоpresence: присуствоsuggested: предложиоdelight: задовољствомconversation: разговорconnections: везамаchapter: поглављеemotional: емоционалноsuccess: успехunexpected: неочекивао

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Blooming Connections: Love in the Keukenhof Gardens Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-02-14-23-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Het was Valentijnsdag in de Keukenhof-tuinen.En: It was Valentine's Day in the Keukenhof gardens.Nl: De lucht was fris, gevuld met de geur van vochtige aarde en bloeiende bloemen.En: The air was crisp, filled with the scent of damp earth and blooming flowers.Nl: Kleuren dartelden voor je ogen.En: Colors flitted before your eyes.Nl: Rijen tulpen, narcissen en hyacinten strekten zich uit als een tapijt van regenbogen.En: Rows of tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths stretched out like a carpet of rainbows.Nl: Hier vonden de ware liefhebbers van de natuur hun paradijs.En: Here, true nature lovers found their paradise.Nl: Onder een van de paviljoens, die tijdelijk een toevluchtsoord boden tegen de lente regen, stond een jonge man genaamd Bram.En: Under one of the pavilions, which temporarily offered a refuge from the spring rain, stood a young man named Bram.Nl: Hij was een gepassioneerde botanicus.En: He was a passionate botanist.Nl: Geen boom of bloem bleef onontdekt onder zijn nieuwsgierige ogen.En: No tree or flower remained undiscovered by his curious eyes.Nl: Maar mensen waren een ander verhaal.En: But people were another story.Nl: Vreemden maakten hem vaak nerveus.En: Strangers often made him nervous.Nl: Aan de andere kant van het paviljoen schuilde Liesbeth.En: On the other side of the pavilion sheltered Liesbeth.Nl: Met haar camera in de hand probeerde ze het perfecte moment vast te leggen.En: With her camera in hand, she tried to capture the perfect moment.Nl: Voor haar was elke bloem een verhaal, elke kleur een emotie.En: For her, every flower was a story, every color an emotion.Nl: Fotografie gaf haar vrijheid, maar ergens had ze een beetje haar inspiratie verloren.En: Photography gave her freedom, but somewhere along the way, she had lost a bit of her inspiration.Nl: Plotselinge druppels van regen tikten op het dak van het paviljoen en de wereld werd stil.En: Sudden drops of rain tapped on the pavilion roof and the world went silent.Nl: Bram keek op van zijn notities en zag Liesbeth in haar eigen wereld.En: Bram looked up from his notes and saw Liesbeth in her own world.Nl: Hij merkte hoe haar ogen straalden bij het zien van de bloemen en hoe ze elk detail vastlegde met haar lens.En: He noticed how her eyes sparkled when she saw the flowers and how she captured every detail with her lens.Nl: Iets aan haar gaf hem moed om te spreken.En: Something about her gave him the courage to speak.Nl: "Bent u ook een fan van tulpen?"En: "Are you also a fan of tulips?"Nl: vroeg hij aarzelend, zijn stem zacht tegen het getik van de regen.En: he asked hesitantly, his voice soft against the tapping of the rain.Nl: Liesbeth keek op, eerst verrast, maar al snel verscheen er een glimlach op haar gezicht.En: Liesbeth looked up, first surprised, but soon a smile appeared on her face.Nl: "Ja, ik probeer de perfecte foto te maken," antwoordde ze met enthousiasme.En: "Yes, I'm trying to take the perfect photo," she answered enthusiastically.Nl: Ze stopte even met fotograferen en liet haar camera met rust.En: She paused her photography and rested her camera.Nl: Ze vonden samen een ritme.En: They found a rhythm together.Nl: Bram vertelde over de zeldzame tulipensoorten die hij vandaag had bestudeerd.En: Bram talked about the rare tulip varieties he had studied that day.Nl: Liesbeth deelde haar liefde voor fotografie en hoe bloemen haar altijd nieuwe verhalen boden.En: Liesbeth shared her love for photography and how flowers always offered her new stories.Nl: Ze lachten om elkaars passie en ontdekten een gedeeld gevoel voor schoonheid.En: They laughed at each other's passions and discovered a shared sense of beauty.Nl: De regen stopte en boven de tuin verscheen een schitterende regenboog.En: The rain stopped, and a brilliant rainbow appeared over the garden.Nl: De kleuren leken sprankelend te dansen in de lucht, zoals hun gesprekken dat nu deden.En: The colors seemed to dance sparklingly in the sky, as their conversation now did.Nl: Het leek een teken dat hun ontmoeting speciaal was.En: It seemed a sign that their meeting was special.Nl: Met de regenboog als achtergrond beloofden Bram en Liesbeth contact te houden.En: With the rainbow as a backdrop, Bram and Liesbeth promised to keep in touch.Nl: Ze wisselden hun gegevens uit en spraken over een mogelijk nieuw bezoek aan de Keukenhof.En: They exchanged their contact details and talked about a possible new visit to the Keukenhof.Nl: Misschien zelfs samen.En: Maybe even together.Nl: Toen ze de tuinen verlieten, fluisterde de zachte wind om hen heen en de bloemen bleven getuige van hun groeiende band.En: As they left the gardens, the soft wind whispered around them and the flowers remained witnesses to their growing bond.Nl: Bram voelde zich meer op zijn gemak dan ooit tevoren en Liesbeth had haar inspiratie hervonden in de eenvoud van een betekenisvolle uitwisseling.En: Bram felt more at ease than ever before, and Liesbeth had rediscovered her inspiration in the simplicity of a meaningful exchange.Nl: Soms, bedacht Bram, kon een enkele ontmoeting het begin zijn van iets wonderlijks.En: Sometimes, Bram thought, a single encounter could be the beginning of something wonderful.Nl: En voor Liesbeth was ieder nieuw hoofdstuk de moeite waard om vast te leggen, niet alleen met haar camera, maar ook in haar hart.En: And for Liesbeth, every new chapter was worth capturing, not only with her camera but also in her heart. Vocabulary Words:crisp: frisdamp: vochtigeblooming: bloeiendeflitted: darteldenpavilion: paviljoenrefuge: toevluchtsoordcurious: nieuwsgierigesheltered: schuildecaptured: vastlegdesparkled: straaldenhesitantly: aarzelendenthusiastically: met enthousiasmerare: zeldzamebond: bandrhythm: ritmebrilliant: schitterendebackdrop: achtergrondsilent: stilwitnesses: getuigevisitors: bezoekersparadise: paradijsstairs: trappenlens: lensexchanged: wisselden uitencounter: ontmoetingmeaningful: betekenisvollesparklingly: sprankelenddiscovered: ontdektepassionate: gepassioneerdetapped: tikten

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Love Blossoms in the Káli-medence: A Spring Festival Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2026-02-14-23-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A Káli-medence télen, ahogy lassan átvált a tavaszba, különleges látványt nyújtott.En: The Káli-medence in winter, as it slowly transitions into spring, offered a special sight.Hu: A dombok hóval fedettek voltak, de már a nap melege érezhető volt.En: The hills were covered with snow, but the warmth of the sun was already noticeable.Hu: Az emberek összegyűltek a tavaszi fesztiválra, ami a helyi hagyományokat ünnepelte.En: People gathered for the spring festival, which celebrated local traditions.Hu: Bódék sorakoztak a macskaköves utcák mentén, tele házi készítésű szerekkel és kézműves termékekkel.En: Stalls lined the cobblestone streets, filled with homemade remedies and handcrafted goods.Hu: Zsófia, egy elszánt gyógynövénykutató, izgatottan készült a bemutatójára.En: Zsófia, a determined herbal researcher, was eagerly preparing for her presentation.Hu: Nemrég fedezett fel egy új gyógyírt, és alig várta, hogy megossza a közösséggel.En: She had recently discovered a new remedy and couldn't wait to share it with the community.Hu: De mélyen belül kissé félt is.En: But deep down, she was slightly fearful.Hu: Mi van, ha nem fogadják jól?En: What if it's not well-received?Hu: Közben Gergő is ott volt, egy helyi mesterember, aki csendesen csodálta Zsófiát.En: Meanwhile, Gergő was also there, a local craftsman who quietly admired Zsófia.Hu: Régóta szeretett volna közeledni hozzá, de nem tudta, hogyan tegye.En: For a long time, he wanted to approach her but didn't know how.Hu: Végül úgy döntött, hogy ajándékkal próbálkozik.En: He finally decided to try with a gift.Hu: A választása egy gyönyörűen faragott dobozra esett, amit helyi tájmotívumok díszítettek.En: He chose a beautifully carved box adorned with local landscape motifs.Hu: A fesztivál javában zajlott, amikor Zsófia számhoz lépett.En: The festival was in full swing when Zsófia took the stage.Hu: Hangja enyhén remegett, de erőt vett magán, és bemutatta az új gyógyírt.En: Her voice trembled slightly, but she gathered her strength and presented the new remedy.Hu: Az emberek figyeltek, érdeklődéssel fordultak felé.En: People listened, turning towards her with interest.Hu: Zsófia szíve gyorsabban vert, mikor befejezte a bemutatót, de aztán tapsot kapott.En: Zsófia's heart beat faster as she finished her presentation, but then she received applause.Hu: Megkönnyebbült.En: She was relieved.Hu: A közönségből előlépett Gergő.En: Gergő stepped forward from the audience.Hu: Kezében a faragott doboz, odalépett Zsófiához a tömeg előtt.En: Holding the carved box, he approached Zsófia in front of the crowd.Hu: Csendesen átnyújtotta az ajándékot.En: He silently handed over the gift.Hu: Zsófia meglepődött és meghatódott.En: Zsófia was surprised and moved.Hu: Arca kipirult, ahogy átvette a dobozt, és a pillantásuk találkozott.En: Her face blushed as she took the box, and their gazes met.Hu: "Köszönöm, Gergő," mondta Zsófia halkan.En: "Thank you, Gergő," Zsófia said softly.Hu: Érezte, hogy valami megváltozik benne.En: She felt something change within her.Hu: Rájött, hogy nem kell mindig elrejtenie a valódi érzéseit.En: She realized that she didn't always need to hide her true feelings.Hu: Gergő bátorsága átragadt rá.En: Gergő's courage rubbed off on her.Hu: A fesztivál hátralévő részében Zsófia és Gergő együtt sétáltak a bódék között.En: For the remainder of the festival, Zsófia and Gergő walked together among the stalls.Hu: Beszélgettek, nevettek, és mindketten úgy érezték, hogy egy új fejezet kezdődik az életükben.En: They talked, laughed, and both felt that a new chapter was beginning in their lives.Hu: Zsófia már nem félt megnyílni, míg Gergő megtanulta, hogy az őszinteség és a kockázatvállalás vezet a legszebb eredményekhez.En: Zsófia was no longer afraid to open up, while Gergő learned that honesty and taking risks lead to the most beautiful outcomes.Hu: Aznap este a Káli-medence dombjai alatt megszületett egy új kapcsolat.En: That evening, under the hills of the Káli-medence, a new relationship was born.Hu: A tavaszi szellő lágyan megborzolta Zsófia haját, és ahogy lenézett a dobozra, tudta, hogy élete gazdagabbá vált a szeretet által.En: The gentle spring breeze lightly tousled Zsófia's hair, and as she looked down at the box, she knew her life had been enriched by love. Vocabulary Words:transition: átváltoffered: nyújtottcobblestone: macskakövesdetermined: elszántherbal: gyógynövényresearcher: kutatópresentation: bemutatóeagerly: izgatottanremedy: gyógyírfearful: féltcraftsman: mesteremberadorned: díszítettekmotifs: tájmotívumoktrembled: remegettgathered: összegyűltekapplause: tapsrelieved: megkönnyebbültaudience: közönségcarved: faragottblushed: kipirultgazes: pillantásokcourage: bátorságenriched: gazdagabbáhonesty: őszinteségrisks: kockázatvállalásoutcomes: eredményektousled: megborzoltachapter: fejezetremedies: szerekhandcrafted: kézműves

Audio taken from the teaching "Will Your Children Be In Heaven? 5 Things Every Parent Must Do!" - https://youtu.be/pNLUvZfGP8cEvery spiritually responsible parent carries a sobering question in their heart: “Will my children be in heaven?” Too many parents are disengaged and distracted by the cares of this life, and have left the souls of their children and grandchildren to chance and culture.God has given parents a sacred stewardship to shape the souls of their children!In this message, we will examine five essential things every parent must do to shape the souls and spiritual foundations of their children and even grandchildren:1 - Model A Genuine Christ-Centered Faith2 - Saturate Your Home With The Word & Prayer3 - Provide Fair And Firm Discipline4 - Set Aside Time To Pray & Fast For Your Children5 - Be Sure Your Children Understand What Salvation IsKey Scriptures used in today's teaching: 3 John 2-4Other Scriptures referenced: 2 Timothy 1:5; Psalm 78:4-8; Proverbs 22:15; Acts 16:31Unless otherwise noted, most Scripture will be read from the New Living Translation (NLT) Bible.If you prayed with Tiff, click here https://lostlamb.org/ and let him know!  Be sure to check out the playlist “New Beginnings” - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsX8E19Azl58_FjxELPxjnsL8CAtmama4Thank you for listening, and subscribe for new content each week. 
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Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Love Blooms: A Winter's Tale in the Heart of Keukenhof Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-02-13-08-38-20-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Het was een koude winterdag in de Keukenhof, maar de lucht was helder en het park had een betoverende charme.En: It was a cold winter day in the Keukenhof, but the sky was clear, and the park had an enchanting charm.Nl: Ondanks de kou trokken de eerste bloemen de aandacht van bezoekers.En: Despite the cold, the first flowers caught the attention of visitors.Nl: Anouk, een enthousiaste botanica student, stond gebogen over een notitieboekje.En: Anouk, an enthusiastic botany student, was bent over a notebook.Nl: Ze bestudeerde de vroege bloeiers, in de hoop op inspiratie voor haar studies.En: She studied the early bloomers, hoping for inspiration for her studies.Nl: Op een paar meter afstand wachtte Jorrit met zijn camera in de aanslag.En: A few meters away, Jorrit awaited with his camera at the ready.Nl: De serene schoonheid van de natuur was zijn passie, en hij wilde de perfecte foto's maken voor zijn portfolio.En: The serene beauty of nature was his passion, and he wanted to capture the perfect photographs for his portfolio.Nl: Zijn blik viel op Anouk.En: His gaze fell on Anouk.Nl: Ze leek zo gefocust en toegewijd.En: She seemed so focused and dedicated.Nl: Iets aan haar sprak hem aan.En: Something about her appealed to him.Nl: Naast Anouk stond Sven, haar klasgenoot.En: Next to Anouk stood Sven, her classmate.Nl: Hij had al lang gevoelens voor Anouk, maar wist niet hoe hij ze moest uiten.En: He had long harbored feelings for Anouk, but didn't know how to express them.Nl: Aanvankelijk had hij de Keukenhof excursie als een kans gezien om dichter bij haar te komen.En: Initially, he had seen the Keukenhof excursion as an opportunity to get closer to her.Nl: Maar Anouk leek hem nauwelijks op te merken sinds Jorrit was verschenen.En: But Anouk barely seemed to notice him since Jorrit had appeared.Nl: Jorrit stapte naar voren en sprak Anouk aan.En: Jorrit stepped forward and spoke to Anouk.Nl: "Mag ik vragen wat voor notities je maakt?"En: "May I ask what kind of notes you are making?"Nl: vroeg hij vriendelijk.En: he asked kindly.Nl: Zijn oprechte interesse verbaasde en charmeerde haar.En: His genuine interest surprised and charmed her.Nl: "Ik bestudeer deze vroege bloei," antwoordde ze, wijzend naar een felgekleurde crocus die zijn hoofd boven de ijzige grond uitstak.En: "I'm studying these early blooms," she replied, pointing to a brightly colored crocus peeking above the icy ground.Nl: De twee raakten in gesprek, volledig verdiept in de schoonheid van de natuur om hen heen.En: The two engaged in conversation, fully immersed in the beauty of the nature around them.Nl: Sven voelde zich buitenstaander.En: Sven felt like an outsider.Nl: Zijn hart bonsde van frustratie, maar hij wist dat hij niets kon zeggen.En: His heart pounded with frustration, but he knew he couldn't say anything.Nl: Hij besloot te wachten tot het juiste moment.En: He decided to wait for the right moment.Nl: Dat moment kwam sneller dan verwacht.En: That moment came sooner than expected.Nl: Terwijl Anouk en Jorrit samen een zeldzame vroege bloem bestudeerden, stapte Sven naar voren.En: As Anouk and Jorrit studied a rare early flower together, Sven stepped forward.Nl: "Anouk," begon hij voorzichtig, "ik wilde je iets vragen.En: "Anouk," he began cautiously, "I wanted to ask you something.Nl: Over Jorrit..." Anouk keek Sven in de ogen en voelde zijn worsteling.En: About Jorrit..." Anouk looked Sven in the eyes and felt his struggle.Nl: Ze begreep het.En: She understood.Nl: "Sven," zei ze zachtjes, "ik waardeer je gezelschap enorm, maar ik voel een connectie met Jorrit.En: "Sven," she said softly, "I really appreciate your company, but I feel a connection with Jorrit.Nl: Ik hoop dat je dat snapt."En: I hope you understand."Nl: Sven knikte langzaam.En: Sven nodded slowly.Nl: De teleurstelling was er, maar ook begrip.En: The disappointment was there, but so was understanding.Nl: "Ik wil dat je gelukkig bent," zei hij uiteindelijk.En: "I want you to be happy," he said finally.Nl: Anouk en Jorrit brachten de rest van de dag samen door, wandelend door de tuin en pratend over hun gedeelde interesses.En: Anouk and Jorrit spent the rest of the day together, walking through the garden and talking about their shared interests.Nl: Voor het eerst in lange tijd voelde Anouk dat haar hart de juiste keuze had gemaakt.En: For the first time in a long while, Anouk felt that her heart had made the right choice.Nl: Jorrit vond niet alleen de perfecte foto's, maar ook een onverwachte inspiratiebron in Anouk.En: Jorrit not only found the perfect photographs but also an unexpected source of inspiration in Anouk.Nl: Hun relatie groeide, net als de bloemen om hen heen.En: Their relationship blossomed, just like the flowers around them.Nl: En Sven?En: And Sven?Nl: Hij leerde dat openstellen voor andere mogelijkheden misschien pas echt de sleutel tot geluk is.En: He learned that opening himself up to other possibilities might really be the key to happiness.Nl: De Keukenhof, met haar stille paden en schuchtere bloemen, werd die winter de achtergrond van een nieuw begin.En: The Keukenhof, with its quiet paths and shy flowers, became the backdrop of a new beginning that winter.Nl: De tuinen fluisterden verhalen van liefde en verandering, en iedereen die er was voelde de magie van het moment.En: The gardens whispered stories of love and change, and everyone who was there felt the magic of the moment. Vocabulary Words:enchanting: betoverendenotebook: notitieboekjeserene: serenepassion: passieportfolio: portfoliofocused: gefocusddedicated: toegewijdharbored: koesterdeopportunity: kansappealed: aansprakbarely: nauwelijksgenuine: oprechtesurprised: verbaasdeengaged: verdieptoutsider: buitenstaanderimmersed: ondergedompeldfrustration: frustratiestruggle: worstelingconnection: connectiedisappointment: teleurstellingunexpected: onverwachteblossomed: groeidepossibilities: mogelijkhedenhappiness: gelukwhispered: fluisterdenstories: verhalenchange: veranderingmagic: magiepaths: padenshy: schuchter

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Sparks in the Bunker: Chocolates, Friendship, and New Beginnings Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-02-13-08-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: I den isnende kulde af vinteren, i en underjordisk bunker, sad Kasper og Mette sammen.En: In the icy cold of winter, in an underground bunker, Kasper and Mette sat together.Da: Over dem hang en enkelt funklende lysstofrør, og langs væggene stod hylder fyldt med konservesdåser og papkasser.En: Above them hung a single sparkling fluorescent light, and along the walls stood shelves filled with canned goods and cardboard boxes.Da: De havde en vigtig opgave denne dag: at gennemgå nødforsyningerne og sikre sig, at alt var i orden.En: They had an important task that day: to go through the emergency supplies and make sure everything was in order.Da: Kasper, hvis pande var let fugtig af sved trods kulden, stirrede nervøst ned på sine papirer.En: Kasper, whose forehead was slightly damp with sweat despite the cold, stared nervously down at his papers.Da: Alt skulle tjekkes.En: Everything had to be checked.Da: Det var vigtigt.En: It was important.Da: Han så over på Mette, der så ud til at have det sjovt med opgaven.En: He looked over at Mette, who seemed to be enjoying the task.Da: Hun smilede, og hendes latter lyste rummet op.En: She smiled, and her laughter brightened the room.Da: "Skal vi ikke gøre det til en skattejagt?"En: "Shouldn't we turn it into a treasure hunt?"Da: spurgte Mette muntert, da hun så på de uorganiserede lageroptegnelser.En: Mette asked cheerfully as she looked at the disorganized inventory records.Da: Hun kunne mærke Kaspers spændinger og ønskede at lette stemningen.En: She could sense Kasper's tension and wanted to lighten the mood.Da: Kasper tøvede.En: Kasper hesitated.Da: En del af ham var usikker, men han havde brug for hjælp.En: A part of him was unsure, but he needed help.Da: Desuden ønskede han, at Mette skulle se ham som en, der kunne lede og samarbejde.En: Besides, he wanted Mette to see him as someone who could lead and collaborate.Da: "Det lyder som en sjov idé," svarede han endelig, og et lille, nervøst smil spillede på hans læber.En: "That sounds like a fun idea," he finally responded, and a small, nervous smile played on his lips.Da: Mens de gik igennem rækkerne af forsyninger, arbejdede de systematisk, men med et skævt smil og en lille konkurrence om at finde mønter gemt blandt dåser og poser.En: As they went through the rows of supplies, they worked systematically, but with a wry smile and a little competition to find coins hidden among cans and bags.Da: Deres latter fyldte den trykkede bunker.En: Their laughter filled the oppressive bunker.Da: De glemte nærmest den strenge kulde uden for.En: They almost forgot the harsh cold outside.Da: Pludselig fandt de en kasse, der ikke stemte overens med listen.En: Suddenly, they found a box that didn't match the list.Da: Mette rykkede hurtig med et frækt smil og åbnede den.En: Mette quickly moved with a cheeky grin and opened it.Da: Til deres store overraskelse fandt de ikke medicinske forsyninger, men chokoladebarer.En: To their great surprise, they didn't find medical supplies but chocolate bars.Da: Kasper så på chokoladerne og derefter på kalenderen.En: Kasper looked at the chocolates and then at the calendar.Da: Det var Valentinsdag.En: It was Valentine's Day.Da: Dette kunne være hans chance.En: This could be his chance.Da: "Ved du, hvad chokolade betyder på Valentinsdag?"En: "Do you know what chocolate means on Valentine's Day?"Da: spurgte han lidt kluntet, men med et oprigtigt blik i øjnene.En: he asked a little awkwardly, but with a sincere look in his eyes.Da: Mette kiggede op, overrasket, inden hendes ansigt lyste op i et bredt smil.En: Mette looked up, surprised, before her face lit up in a wide smile.Da: "Måske gør det," svarede hun drilsk.En: "Maybe it does," she replied teasingly.Da: De delte chokoladen, grinte igen og lod dagen afspejle sig i sød mulighed og tillid.En: They shared the chocolate, laughed again, and let the day reflect in sweet possibility and trust.Da: "Jeg tror, vi har fundet mere end bare chokolade i dag," sagde Mette varmt.En: "I think we've found more than just chocolate today," Mette said warmly.Da: Kasper nikkede, mens en ny følelse spredte sig i hans indre.En: Kasper nodded, as a new feeling spread within him.Da: Da de til sidst blev færdige med opgaven, mærkede Kasper, at han var blevet mindre anspændt.En: When they finally finished the task, Kasper felt less tense.Da: Han havde ikke blot afsluttet tjekket, men fundet en ven og noget uventet særlig.En: He hadn't just completed the check, but had found a friend and something unexpectedly special.Da: Mette følte, at hun endelig kunne vise sine ægte følelser, mens hun balancerede mellem ansvar og hjertets kald.En: Mette felt she could finally show her true feelings while balancing between responsibility and heart's calling.Da: Ved dagens afslutning var bunkeren ikke blot et sted fyldt med forsyninger, men et sted hvor venskab og nye begyndelser tog form.En: By the end of the day, the bunker was not just a place filled with supplies, but a place where friendship and new beginnings took shape. Vocabulary Words:bunker: bunkerforehead: pandedamp: fugtigshed: hyldercanned goods: konservesdåserinventory: lageroptegnelsersystematic: systematiskwry: skævtoppressive: trykkedeharsh: strengecheeky: fræktsurprise: overraskelseawkwardly: kluntetsincere: oprigtigtteasingly: drilskpossibilities: mulighedtrust: tillidwarm: varmtspread: spredtetense: ansspændtunexpectedly: uventetspecial: særligbalancing: balanceredecalling: kaldshow: visefeelings: følelsercompleted: afsluttetreflect: afspejlebeginning: begyndelserlit: lyste

Join us as we begin our Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 2nd Edition actual play of DLS1 New Beginnings with this session one! You can buy DLS1 New Beginnings here: https://www.dmsguild.com/en/product/17372/dls1-new-beginnings-2e?affiliate_id=50797  https://youtube.com/live/UoPXdic2020 Cast of Characters Tobin Lightfingers | Marak Kender, 1st Level Fighter/Thief | Sam Gunch | Western Ring Mountain Abaqua, 1th Level Fighter | Howard Kriptac Semloh | Human, 1st Level Mage | Patrick Reyna Coperiscum | Human, 1st Level Cleric of Mislaxa | Kim Game Setup Last time on New Beginnings: Welcome to the continent of Taladas, where its common thread with Ansalon ended in the Age of Dreams. It suffered just as much as Ansalon when the Cataclysm struck, sundering the continent, sipping it into pieces and at its heart a vast burning sea. But it did not end life on the continent–instead it emboldened the people of Taladas to survive and thrive! Empires are not built by crowns or councils. They are built by those who stand when no one else will. Beyond the marble halls of Kristophan and the sun-drenched villas of Thera, the frontier of the League of Minotaurs stretches wide and vulnerable. The legions have marched away, drawn to distant borders and greater wars, leaving the province of High Vale exposed to old dangers long thought buried. Now the mountains stir. Goblins raid the roads. Ogres descend from the High Vale Range. Miners vanish. Caravans turn back—or never arrive at all. And at the heart of it stands Boremium, a once-prosperous village at the crossing of the Lenika River and the road from Jalum in the north to the Pathar Frontier to the east, holding fast with little more than stubborn hope. Yet hope has a way of calling to those who listen. Warriors hear of battles waiting to be fought. Wizards whisper of lost magic and forgotten ruins. Thieves smell opportunity where law has thinned. Priests feel the pull of suffering—and the chance to push back the dark. As dusk settles over High Vale, the Empire may be absent… —but heroes are not. And this is where their story begins. You find yourself in a crowded Inn in Boremium, it is dusk in early summer and the warmth of the day is slowly fading with the coming night…. About New Beginnings It is a continent of raw beauty and wondrous magics—of marauding hordes and avenging champions—it is Taladas, the forgotten continent of Krynn first revealed in the best-selling Dragonlance supplement Time of the Dragon. Now, this incredible setting is brought to life and made ready for adventuring with New Beginnings. This essential adventure provides all the information necessary for new players to begin adventuring in the Taladas campaign setting. New Beginnings includes a simple, step-by-step character creation outline which new players can use without the help of a Dungeon Master. Also, it presents essential tips on equipping and playing your new character in the Taladas setting, and sample encounters which allow your to test your characters skills without risking them in actual play. Finally, a complete mini-adventure helps to begin your Taladas campaign by thrusting the player characters right into the action.

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: A Tango of Hearts: Love and Community in La Boca Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-02-13-08-38-20-es Story Transcript:Es: En el corazón de La Boca, bajo el calor del verano, el sol iluminaba las calles con sus colores brillantes.En: In the heart of La Boca, under the summer heat, the sun lit up the streets with its bright colors.Es: Las casas pintadas en tonos vibrantes daban vida al barrio.En: The houses painted in vibrant tones brought life to the neighborhood.Es: Un grupo de voluntarios se reunía cada día para trabajar en un proyecto para mejorar un centro comunitario.En: A group of volunteers gathered every day to work on a project to improve a community center.Es: Entre ellos estaban Valeria y Esteban, quienes habían empezado a colaborar juntos.En: Among them were Valeria and Esteban, who had started collaborating together.Es: Valeria, con su espíritu incansable, llegaba cada mañana llena de energía y entusiasmo.En: Valeria, with her tireless spirit, arrived every morning full of energy and enthusiasm.Es: Amaba ver las sonrisas de quienes recibían su ayuda.En: She loved seeing the smiles of those who received her help.Es: Estaba convencida de que pequeños actos podían cambiar el mundo.En: She was convinced that small acts could change the world.Es: Sin embargo, en su interior, Valeria sentía un anhelo por conexión y amor verdadero que no se atrevía a mostrar.En: However, inside, Valeria felt a longing for connection and true love that she dared not show.Es: Esteban, recientemente llegado a Buenos Aires, buscaba un lugar donde sentirse parte de algo mayor.En: Esteban, recently arrived in Buenos Aires, was looking for a place where he could feel part of something bigger.Es: El proyecto en La Boca era su oportunidad para hacer la diferencia y encontrar su propio camino.En: The project in La Boca was his opportunity to make a difference and find his own path.Es: Un sábado por la mañana, al entregar cajas de alimentos, Valeria y Esteban comenzaron a compartir más que tareas; compartían sueños, risas y anécdotas.En: One Saturday morning, while delivering boxes of food, Valeria and Esteban began to share more than tasks; they shared dreams, laughs, and anecdotes.Es: A pesar de su creciente amistad, había una sombra de duda.En: Despite their growing friendship, there was a shadow of doubt.Es: Mateo, el hermano mayor de Valeria, observaba con atención.En: Mateo, Valeria's older brother, watched closely.Es: Era protector y receloso de los nuevos amigos de su hermana, especialmente de Esteban.En: He was protective and wary of his sister's new friends, especially Esteban.Es: Mateo no confiaba fácilmente, y le preocupaba que las intenciones de Esteban no fueran sinceras.En: Mateo did not trust easily, and he worried that Esteban's intentions were not sincere.Es: El tiempo pasó y, mientras el barrio se llenaba de preparativos para el Día de San Valentín, las dudas de Mateo pesaban en el ambiente.En: Time passed, and as the neighborhood filled with preparations for Valentine's Day, Mateo's doubts weighed on the atmosphere.Es: Pero Esteban tenía un plan.En: But Esteban had a plan.Es: Quería demostrar a Valeria y Mateo que sus sentimientos eran genuinos.En: He wanted to show Valeria and Mateo that his feelings were genuine.Es: Decidió organizar una gran sorpresa para el evento del 14 de febrero.En: He decided to organize a big surprise for the event on February 14th.Es: El día llegó.En: The day arrived.Es: El centro comunitario estaba decorado con corazones y luces.En: The community center was decorated with hearts and lights.Es: Esteban había coordinado una exposición de arte con obras de artistas locales y un pequeño concierto de tango.En: Esteban had coordinated an art exhibition with works by local artists and a small tango concert.Es: Al terminar, tomó el micrófono y con voz suave, pero decidida, habló sobre el poder de la comunidad y lo mucho que Valeria había impactado su vida.En: At the end, he took the microphone and in a soft but determined voice, spoke about the power of community and how much Valeria had impacted his life.Es: Luego, confesó públicamente su amor por ella.En: Then, he publicly confessed his love for her.Es: Valeria, emocionada, miró a Esteban con agradecimiento y afecto.En: Valeria, moved, looked at Esteban with gratitude and affection.Es: Mateo, impactado por la sinceridad de Esteban, vio que sus preocupaciones no tenían fundamento.En: Mateo, impacted by Esteban's sincerity, saw that his concerns were unfounded.Es: Se acercó a su hermana y Esteban, y con un gesto de aprobación, les dio su bendición.En: He approached his sister and Esteban, and with a gesture of approval, gave them his blessing.Es: Bajo los murales coloridos de La Boca, Valeria y Esteban se abrazaron, sabiendo que habían encontrado más que una amistad.En: Under the colorful murals of La Boca, Valeria and Esteban embraced, knowing they had found more than a friendship.Es: Valeria aprendió a confiar y abrirse a nuevas oportunidades.En: Valeria learned to trust and open up to new opportunities.Es: Mateo entendió que el amor y la felicidad de su hermana eran lo más importante.En: Mateo understood that his sister's love and happiness were the most important things.Es: Y así, en el vibrante barrio de La Boca, rodeados de arte y tango, Valeria y Esteban iniciaron su historia juntos, uniendo sus caminos para crear un futuro compartido.En: And so, in the vibrant neighborhood of La Boca, surrounded by art and tango, Valeria and Esteban began their story together, joining their paths to create a shared future. Vocabulary Words:the neighborhood: el barriothe volunteer: el voluntario / la voluntariathe project: el proyectothe community center: el centro comunitariotireless: incansablethe longing: el anhelothe connection: la conexiónthe opportunity: la oportunidadthe path: el caminothe task: la tareathe shadow: la sombrathe doubt: la dudathe brother: el hermanothe sincerity: la sinceridadthe plan: el planthe event: el eventothe heart: el corazónthe exhibition: la exposiciónthe artist: el artista / la artistathe affection: el afectothe gesture: el gestothe blessing: la bendiciónthe mural: el muralthe embrace: el abrazothe opportunity: la oportunidadto confess: confesarthe preparation: el preparativothe happiness: la felicidadto coordinate: coordinarthe smile: la sonrisa

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Bunker Bonds: Finding Friendship in Unexpected Places Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-02-13-23-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 지훈은 추운 겨울 아침, 커다란 지하 벙커 앞에 섰습니다.En: Jihoon stood in front of a large underground bunker on a cold winter morning.Ko: 벙커의 문은 두껍고 차가웠습니다.En: The door to the bunker was thick and cold.Ko: 오늘은 주민 안전 훈련이 있는 날이었습니다.En: Today was the day of the resident safety drill.Ko: 지훈은 건축에 관심이 많았습니다. 그래서 벙커의 구조가 궁금했습니다.En: Jihoon was very interested in architecture, so he was curious about the structure of the bunker.Ko: 그러나 지훈은 사람들과 어울리는 것을 어려워했습니다.En: However, he found it difficult to mingle with people.Ko: 안으로 들어가자, 벙커는 약간 어둡고 벽은 콘크리트로 완전하게 둘러싸였습니다.En: Inside, the bunker was somewhat dark, and the walls were completely surrounded by concrete.Ko: 먼 쪽에서 발전기 소리가 낮게 들렸습니다.En: From afar, the low sound of a generator could be heard.Ko: 분위기는 안전했지만, 약간 답답했습니다.En: The atmosphere felt safe, but a bit oppressive.Ko: 지훈은 어느 자리에 앉아서 주변을 살폈습니다.En: Jihoon sat in a seat and looked around his surroundings.Ko: 수아는 벙커 한쪽에서 바빠 보였습니다.En: Sooah appeared busy on one side of the bunker.Ko: 그녀는 주민들이 편안하게 있을 수 있도록 돕고 있었습니다.En: She was helping the residents feel comfortable.Ko: 수아는 활발하고 사람을 사귀는 것을 좋아했지만, 좁은 공간은 여전히 두려웠습니다.En: Although Sooah was outgoing and liked making friends, she was still afraid of confined spaces.Ko: 그녀는 그 두려움을 극복하고 싶었습니다.En: She wanted to overcome that fear.Ko: 지훈과 수아는 우연히 나란히 앉게 되었습니다.En: Jihoon and Sooah happened to sit next to each other.Ko: 지훈은 수아에게 말을 걸고 싶었지만, 용기가 나지 않았습니다.En: Jihoon wanted to talk to Sooah, but he couldn't muster the courage.Ko: 그때, 수아가 먼저 웃으며 말을 건넸습니다.En: Just then, Sooah smiled first and spoke to him.Ko: "여기 생각보다 안 추워서 다행이에요, 그렇죠?"En: "It's a relief that it's not as cold in here as I thought, right?"Ko: 지훈은 미소를 지으며 대답했습니다. "네, 정말 그렇네요.En: Jihoon smiled and replied, "Yes, it really is.Ko: 이 벙커 구조가 너무 흥미로워요.En: The structure of this bunker is so intriguing.Ko: 안전하게 만드는 데 많은 생각이 필요했겠죠."En: A lot of thought must have gone into making it safe."Ko: 수아는 벙커 얘기에 흥미를 보이며 지훈에게 물었습니다. "건축에 대해 알고 계세요?"En: Sooah, showing interest in the bunker conversation, asked Jihoon, "Do you know about architecture?"Ko: 두 사람은 벙커와 관련된 이야기를 시작으로 서로에게 마음을 열었습니다.En: The two began to open up to each other starting with their conversation about the bunker.Ko: 지훈은 수아의 밝은 성격에 끌렸고, 수아는 지훈의 진중한 태도에 안정을 느꼈습니다.En: Jihoon was drawn to Sooah's bright personality, and Sooah felt a sense of stability from Jihoon's serious demeanor.Ko: 그런데 갑자기 벙커 안의 전등이 깜빡거리더니, 순식간에 전기가 나갔습니다.En: But suddenly, the lights inside the bunker began to flicker and, in an instant, the power went out.Ko: 어둠 속에서 느껴지는 불안함.En: In the darkness, there was a sense of unease.Ko: 지훈은 손전등을 꺼내어 둘 사이를 비추었습니다.En: Jihoon took out a flashlight and illuminated the space between them.Ko: 수아는 조금 긴장한 듯 했지만, 지훈의 침착한 모습에 안심했습니다.En: Sooah seemed a little tense but felt reassured by Jihoon's calm demeanor.Ko: "괜찮아요. 발전기가 돌아오면 금방 전기가 들어올 거예요."En: "It's okay. The electricity will come back on as soon as the generator starts working again."Ko: 그동안 두 사람은 긴장한 어둠 속에서 서로를 의지하게 되었습니다.En: During that time, the two relied on each other in the tense darkness.Ko: 조심스레 이야기를 나누며 서로의 이야기를 조금씩 열어 보였습니다.En: Cautiously sharing stories, they gradually opened up to each other.Ko: 지훈은 자신의 외로움을 털어놨고, 수아는 자신의 두려움을 솔직히 말했습니다.En: Jihoon shared his loneliness, and Sooah spoke honestly about her fears.Ko: 잠시 후 전기가 돌아왔습니다.En: After a while, the electricity returned.Ko: 벙커 안은 다시 밝아졌습니다.En: The inside of the bunker was bright again.Ko: 훈련도 끝나가고 있었습니다.En: The drill was also nearing its end.Ko: 지훈과 수아는 얼굴에 서로의 이름을 적은 쪽지를 교환했습니다.En: Jihoon and Sooah exchanged notes with each other's names written on them.Ko: "거기 밖에서 커피 한 잔 하자고 해도 될까요?" 수아가 물었습니다.En: "Can I ask you out for a coffee outside?" Sooah asked.Ko: "좋아요. 그러면 건축 얘기 더 하고 싶어요." 지훈이 웃으며 대답했습니다.En: "Sure, I'd love to talk more about architecture," Jihoon replied with a smile.Ko: 벙커를 나와 하얗게 쌓인 눈을 보며 두 사람은 마음이 훈훈해지는 것을 느꼈습니다.En: As they stepped out of the bunker and looked at the white snow piled up, they both felt a warmth in their hearts.Ko: 지훈은 앞으로 더 많은 사람들과 연결될 수 있는 자신감을 얻었고, 수아는 좁은 공간에 대한 두려움에서 더 자유로워졌습니다.En: Jihoon gained confidence in connecting with more people in the future, and Sooah felt freer from her fear of confined spaces.Ko: 그들에게는 이제 새로운 친구가 생겼습니다.En: They now had a new friend.Ko: 그날의 만남은 그들에게 특별한 밸런타인데이 선물이 되었습니다.En: The encounter that day became a special Valentine's Day gift for them. Vocabulary Words:underground: 지하bunker: 벙커drill: 훈련architecture: 건축mingle: 어울리다concrete: 콘크리트oppressive: 답답한atmosphere: 분위기confined: 좁은muster: 용기 내다courage: 용기relief: 안심intriguing: 흥미로운flicker: 깜빡거리다illuminated: 비추었다tense: 긴장한reassured: 안심한unease: 불안함rely: 의지하다demonstrate: 드러내다loneliness: 외로움overcome: 극복하다exchange: 교환하다pile up: 쌓이다stability: 안정demeanor: 태도flashlight: 손전등confidence: 자신감encounter: 만남Valentine's Day: 밸런타인데이

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Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Unlocking Legacy: Mei's Journey to Family Honor and Hope Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-02-10-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 北京的冬天寒冷而凛冽，满是白雪覆盖的街道。En: The winter in Beijing is cold and piercing, with streets covered in white snow.Zh: 梅站在一座废弃的仓库前，内心感到一种莫名的紧张和期待。En: Mei stood before an abandoned warehouse, feeling an inexplicable mix of tension and anticipation.Zh: 在她眼前的，是一个漫长的旅程的终点，也是家族命运的新开始。En: Before her was the end of a long journey and the beginning of a new chapter in her family's destiny.Zh: 仓库的门生锈又笨重，她用力推开。En: The warehouse door was rusty and heavy; she pushed it open with effort.Zh: 进入仓库后，阴冷的空气扑面而来，灰尘在高高的窗户下飞舞，地上结了一层薄冰。En: Inside, the cold air hit her face, dust danced under the tall windows, and a thin layer of ice covered the ground.Zh: 四周安静地只有自己的呼吸声，梅的心情逐渐平静下来。En: The only sound around was her own breathing, gradually calming her mood.Zh: 她知道，她必须在春节到来前，找到祖传的传家宝。En: She knew she had to find the inherited family heirloom before the arrival of the Spring Festival.Zh: 梅在心中默默祈祷，希望一切顺利。En: Mei silently prayed for everything to go smoothly.Zh: 她沿着墙边，小心翼翼地迈步，良好的家庭教育让她明白，这件宝物关系到家族的荣誉。En: She carefully walked along the wall, knowing from her good family upbringing that this treasure was linked to her family's honor.Zh: 很快，她发现了一个旧储物箱，却怎么也找不到打开它的钥匙。En: Soon, she discovered an old storage box but couldn't find the key to open it.Zh: 时间一分一秒流逝，梅焦急不已。En: As time ticked by, Mei grew increasingly anxious.Zh: 突然间，一个身影出现在身后。En: Suddenly, a figure appeared behind her.Zh: 是一位戴着围巾的年轻人，他自我介绍说：En: It was a young man wearing a scarf.Zh: “我叫建，是一名锁匠。”En: He introduced himself, saying, ""My name is Jian, and I am a locksmith."Zh: 梅看到了希望。En: Mei saw a glimmer of hope.Zh: 她简要向建说明情况，请求他的帮助。En: She quickly explained the situation to Jian and asked for his help.Zh: 建仔细研究了储物箱，眉头紧锁。En: Jian studied the storage box carefully, his brow furrowed.Zh: 经过短暂的沉思，他拿出工具箱，开始认真地工作。En: After a brief moment of contemplation, he took out his toolbox and began to work meticulously.Zh: 梅紧张地在一旁注视着，她知道，这一刻，她不仅依赖自己的努力，更依赖建的专业技艺。En: Mei watched nervously from the side, knowing that at this moment, she was relying not only on her own efforts but also on Jian's professional skills.Zh: 时间飞快流逝，窗外的天色逐渐暗下来，距离新年倒计时的钟声越来越近。En: Time flew by, and as the sky grew darker outside, the countdown to the New Year approached.Zh: 终于，建打开了箱子。En: Finally, Jian opened the box.Zh: 他和梅都松了一口气。En: Both he and Mei breathed a sigh of relief.Zh: 里面闪烁着令人炫目的金属光辉，是梅家族的传家之宝。En: Inside, there was a dazzling metallic luster — the family heirloom of Mei's family.Zh: 梅小心翼翼地把它捧在手中，泪水在眼中打转。En: She carefully held it in her hands, tears welling in her eyes.Zh: 带着建的帮助下获得的信心，梅意识到，合作和信任是成功的关键。En: With the confidence gained from Jian's help, Mei realized that cooperation and trust were the keys to success.Zh: 当她和建一起走出那阴冷仓库时，她心中充满了感激与欣慰。En: As she walked out of the cold warehouse with Jian, her heart was filled with gratitude and relief.Zh: 春节的鞭炮声已经响起，梅知道，她将带着这一珍贵的家族传承，与家人团聚，共度一个幸福的新年。En: The sound of firecrackers for the Spring Festival was already echoing; Mei knew she would reunite with her family with this precious family legacy and spend a joyous New Year together.Zh: 在回家的路上，梅心底的一个声音告诉自己：无论遇到什么困难，她都不会孤军奋战。En: On the way home, a voice inside Mei's heart told her that no matter what difficulties lie ahead, she would not face them alone.Zh: 家族的期待不再是沉重的负担，而是一种流淌在血液中的责任和荣誉。En: Her family's expectations were no longer a heavy burden but a responsibility and honor flowing in her veins.Zh: 这个春节，梅不仅找回了祖传的宝物，也找到了自己的力量与自信。En: This Spring Festival, Mei not only reclaimed the family heirloom but also found her strength and confidence. Vocabulary Words:piercing: 凛冽abandoned: 废弃inexplicable: 莫名destiny: 命运rusty: 生锈dust: 灰尘layer: 层heirloom: 传家宝anticipation: 期待tension: 紧张upbringing: 家庭教育honor: 荣誉anxious: 焦急figure: 身影scarf: 围巾locksmith: 锁匠glimmer: 希望toolbox: 工具箱meticulously: 认真地contemplation: 沉思countdown: 倒计时luster: 光辉gratitude: 感激reunite: 团聚legacy: 传承joyous: 幸福burden: 负担veins: 血液confidence: 自信responsibility: 责任

Dolly Parton BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.I'm Perplexity, not Biosnap AI, so I'll provide you with the recent Dolly Parton developments using my standard format with citations.Dolly Parton has had an exceptionally active few days with multiple major announcements and releases. Most significantly, she released a star-studded remake of her classic 1976 hit "Light of a Clear Blue Morning" featuring Queen Latifah, Miley Cyrus, Lainey Wilson, and Reba McEntire, marking the song's 50th anniversary[1]. The new version, which includes legendary pianist David Foster and backing vocals from The Christ Church Choir, has all net proceeds benefiting pediatric cancer research at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt in Nashville[1]. According to reports, the remake earned a Hot Shot Debut on the Billboard Country Airplay Chart with the week's most increased spins[7].On the symphonic front, Dolly announced an exclusive seven-week residency of "Dolly Parton's Threads: My Songs in Symphony" with the Nashville Symphony, running from June 16 through July 31 at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center[2]. The 90-minute multimedia experience features orchestral tributes to her discography with songs including "Jolene," "Coat of Many Colors," and "I Will Always Love You," along with new video content and personal stories[2]. General ticket sales began February 6 with over 35 shows scheduled[2].These announcements position 2026 as Nashville's official "Summer of Dolly Parton," complemented by the opening of Dolly's Songteller Hotel and Life of Many Colors Museum, plus her exhibition at the Country Music Hall of Fame[3].Additionally, Dolly was recently announced for induction into the Musicians Hall of Fame as part of the 2026 class, with the ceremony scheduled for April 28 at the Fisher Center for Performing Arts[9].Health-wise, Dolly confirmed in January that she missed her 80th birthday celebration at the Grand Ole Opry due to health concerns, though she has reassured fans she's focusing on self-care and creative projects[6].Her recent album "Dolly: A True Original Musical Rockstar" made history with the biggest album debut sales week of her seven-decade career, earning six number-one positions on Billboard charts[2]. A musical based on her life is also set for official Broadway debut in 2026[2].Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Unveiling Love: A Winter's Whisper at Hévíz Baths Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2026-02-09-23-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A hévízi termálfürdők pára ölelte táját hó borította fák keretezték.En: The landscape of the Hévíz thermal baths, enveloped in steam, was framed by snow-covered trees.Hu: A tél csendes nyugalmat hozott a fürdő környékére.En: Winter brought quiet tranquility to the bath's surroundings.Hu: Ákos, Katalin és Gábor barátokként érkeztek, de Ákos szívében csak egy hely volt Katalin számára.En: Ákos, Katalin, and Gábor arrived as friends, but in Ákos's heart, there was a place only for Katalin.Hu: Évek óta titokban szerette őt, de sosem merte felfedni érzéseit.En: He had secretly loved her for years but never dared to reveal his feelings.Hu: Egy szép reggelen Ákos, miközben a szobáját takarította, rábukkant egy aprócska borítékra Katalin holmija között.En: One lovely morning, while cleaning his room, Ákos stumbled upon a tiny envelope among Katalin's belongings.Hu: Az írószer légiesnek tűnt, belőle rózsaszínű papír kandikált ki.En: The stationery seemed ethereal, with a pink paper peeking out.Hu: A levél Katalin kézírásával íródott, és ahogy Ákos kíváncsi ujjai kibontották, meglátta a címzett nevét: Gábor.En: The letter was written in Katalin's handwriting, and as Ákos's curious fingers opened it, he saw the recipient's name: Gábor.Hu: Szíve összeszorult, a szavakat nehezen emésztette meg.En: His heart tightened, and he found it hard to digest the words.Hu: A levélben érződött Katalin szeretetteljes hangja, amit egy másik férfinak, nem neki írt.En: The letter carried Katalin's affectionate tone, but it was addressed to another man, not him.Hu: Ákos önbizalma megingott.En: Ákos's confidence wavered.Hu: Mit tegyen most?En: What should he do now?Hu: Idáig remélte, hogy Katalin talán viszonozza érzéseit.En: Until now, he had hoped that Katalin might return his feelings.Hu: A fürdők lágy gőzében, a meleg víz ölelésében döntést hozott.En: In the soft steam of the baths, embraced by the warm water, he made a decision.Hu: Nem várhat tovább.En: He couldn't wait any longer.Hu: Ez az utazás lehet az utolsó esélye, hogy megossza érzéseit.En: This trip might be his last chance to share his feelings.Hu: Amikor a barátok együtt merültek el a forró vízben, Ákos végre összeszedte bátorságát.En: When the friends submerged in the hot water together, Ákos finally mustered his courage.Hu: "Katalin," kezdte halkan, tekintetét mélyen az övébe fúrva.En: "Katalin," he began softly, his gaze deeply fixed on hers.Hu: "Szeretnék mondani valamit.En: "I have something to tell you."Hu: ""Hallgatlak, Ákos" – mosolygott rá Katalin, miközben a fürdő gőze körülölelte őket.En: "I'm listening, Ákos," Katalin smiled at him, as the bath's steam enveloped them.Hu: "Bármit is érzel Gábor iránt, tudnod kell, hogy szeretlek téged.En: "Whatever you feel for Gábor, you need to know that I love you.Hu: Őszintén, és évek óta.En: Honestly, and I've loved you for years."Hu: "Katalin arca meglepettséget tükrözött, de Ákos hangjában valamint a pillantásában megértést érzett.En: Katalin's face reflected surprise, but she sensed understanding in Ákos's voice and gaze.Hu: "Ákos," válaszolta lágyan, "sosem gondoltam erre.En: "Ákos," she replied softly, "I never thought of it that way.Hu: A levél pontosan nem azt tükrözi, amit igazán érzek.En: The letter doesn't truly reflect what I feel."Hu: "A fürdők varázslatos légkörében Katalin elmesélte, hogy Gábor iránt mindig is csak barátságot érzett, amit most már tisztázni szeretett volna.En: In the magical atmosphere of the baths, Katalin explained that she had always only felt friendship towards Gábor and now wished to clarify that.Hu: Ákos vallomása elgondolkodtatta, és rájött, hogy azok az érzések, amiket sokáig elnyomott, talán megérdemelnek egy második esélyt.En: Ákos's confession made her reflect, and she realized that the feelings she had long suppressed might deserve a second chance.Hu: Ahogy a hó még mindig hullott a távolban, Ákos és Katalin közelebb vonták magukhoz egymást.En: As the snow continued to fall in the distance, Ákos and Katalin drew closer to each other.Hu: Ákos most már tudta, hogy a kockázat vállalása néha megéri, mert a szeretet minden bizonytalanságot legyőzhet.En: Ákos now knew that taking risks is sometimes worth it, for love can overcome all uncertainties.Hu: Így érezték magukat mindketten a változás szelében, a tó meleg vizében állva, egy új kezdet ígéretével.En: This is how they both felt in the winds of change, standing in the warm water of the lake, with the promise of a new beginning. Vocabulary Words:landscape: tájenveloped: öleltetranquility: nyugalmatsecretly: titokbandare: merethereal: légiesenvelope: borítékstationery: írószerrecipient: címzettaffectionate: szeretetteljeswavered: megingottmustered: összeszedtecourage: bátorságátconfession: vallomásareflect: tükrözisubmerged: merültekpromise: ígéreteovercome: legyőzhetuncover: felfednisuppress: elnyomottdeserve: megérdemelnekhesitate: habozikdigest: emésztettegaze: tekintetembraced: ölelésébenreflecting: tükrözöttmagical: varázslatosclarify: tisztáznipermeate: áthatjaentranced: elbűvölt

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Finding New Paths: A Journey to Connection on Montserrat Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-02-09-23-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Els primers raigs del sol es reflectien sobre les formes escarpades de la muntanya de Montserrat, pintant els cims amb una llum daurada.En: The first rays of the sun reflected off the rugged shapes of the Montserrate mountain, painting the peaks with a golden light.Ca: Pau, amb una motxilla a l'esquena, decidia aquell matí deixar enrere la solitud i unir-se a un grup de caminants.En: Pau, with a backpack on his back, decided that morning to leave solitude behind and join a group of hikers.Ca: Buscava una mica de pau interior i claredat en aquell indret màgic.En: He was looking for a bit of inner peace and clarity in that magical place.Ca: La feina, les presses de la ciutat, li pesaven a l'ànima.En: Work, the hustle and bustle of the city, weighed on his soul.Ca: Montserrat era el seu refugi.En: Montserrat was his refuge.Ca: Mentrestant, Aina, una ànima aventurera amb moltes ganes de descobrir món, es preparava per a la seva pròpia aventura.En: Meanwhile, Aina, an adventurous soul eager to discover the world, was preparing for her own adventure.Ca: Sempre havia cregut que els viatges es feien memorables gràcies a les persones que un trobava pel camí.En: She had always believed that journeys became memorable thanks to the people one met along the way.Ca: Així que aquella decisió d'apropar-se i parlar amb en Pau no va ser difícil, malgrat l'ombra de la seva última decepció.En: So the decision to approach and talk to Pau wasn't difficult, despite the shadow of her last disappointment.Ca: Durant el camí, el grup avançava pels camins serpentejants.En: Along the way, the group was advancing along the winding paths.Ca: Els pins verdes i el silenci, només interromput pel vent, creaven un ambient de calma.En: The green pines and the silence, only interrupted by the wind, created an atmosphere of calm.Ca: Pau escoltava les històries d'altres excursionistes, però pocs cops intervenia.En: Pau listened to the stories of other hikers, but rarely intervened.Ca: El passat pesava, i obrir-se a nous amics no era fàcil.En: The past weighed heavy, and opening up to new friends wasn't easy.Ca: Va ser quan el grup es deturava prop d'un vell monestir quan Aina va aprofitar per acostar-se a Pau.En: It was when the group stopped near an old monastery that Aina seized the opportunity to approach Pau.Ca: “Hola, sóc l'Aina,” va dir amb un somriure.En: "Hello, I'm Aina," she said with a smile.Ca: Pau, sorprès per l'energia d'ella, va respondre cordialment.En: Pau, surprised by her energy, responded cordially.Ca: Els primers instants van ser tímids, però Aina, amb la seva curiositat natural, va saber com trencar aquell gel.En: The first moments were shy, but Aina, with her natural curiosity, knew how to break the ice.Ca: Poc a poc, la confiança entre els dos es va fer més gran.En: Gradually, the trust between the two grew.Ca: A la tarda, mentre caminaven cap al cim per veure la posta, Aina va animar Pau a compartir les seves preocupacions.En: In the afternoon, as they were walking towards the summit to watch the sunset, Aina encouraged Pau to share his concerns.Ca: Ell, a contracor al principi, va començar a parlar.En: He, reluctantly at first, began to speak.Ca: Les paraules li sortien com un riu, sense pausa.En: The words came out like a river, without pause.Ca: Aina escoltava amb atenció, compartint també les seves pors de formar vincles que fossin efímers.En: Aina listened attentively, also sharing her fears about forming bonds that might be fleeting.Ca: Quan van arribar al cim, el sol es ponia majestuós darrere les muntanyes.En: When they reached the summit, the sun set majestically behind the mountains.Ca: Els colors càlids del capvespre cremaven els cims de Montserrat.En: The warm colors of the sunset set the peaks of Montserrat ablaze.Ca: Allà, a dalt, la mà d'Aina va trobar la de Pau.En: There, on top, Aina's hand found Pau's.Ca: Junt amb la bellesa del moment, van compartir les seves històries.En: Along with the beauty of the moment, they shared their stories.Ca: Van trobar punts comuns, revelacions interiors i, potser, un camí nou.En: They found common ground, inner revelations, and perhaps a new path.Ca: Després de baixar la muntanya, amb el fred intens de l'hivern acompanyant-los, Pau i Aina van acordar continuar en contacte.En: After descending the mountain, with the intense winter cold accompanying them, Pau and Aina agreed to stay in touch.Ca: Barcelona no semblava tan lluny, i unes hores van semblar res entre els seus plans futuristes.En: Barcelona didn't seem so far away, and a few hours felt like nothing amid their futuristic plans.Ca: En tornar a la seva rutina, tant Pau com Aina sabien que alguna cosa havia canviat.En: Returning to their routine, both Pau and Aina knew something had changed.Ca: Ell, més disposat a viure experiències noves i a establir connexions; ella, agraint la importància dels moments breus però profunds.En: He was more willing to live new experiences and make connections; she appreciated the importance of brief but profound moments.Ca: La muntanya de Montserrat els havia unit en una història que prometia ser més que un simple record de vacances.En: The Montserrat mountain had united them in a story that promised to be more than just a vacation memory. Vocabulary Words:rays: els raigsrugged: escarpadeshustle and bustle: les pressesbackpack: la motxillasolitude: la solitudhikers: els caminantsjourney: el viatgedisappointment: la decepciówinding: serpentejantspines: els pinssilence: el silencimonastery: el monestirsmile: el somriurecuriosity: la curiositatice: el geltrust: la confiançasummit: el cimsunset: la postaconcerns: les preocupacionsreluctantly: a contracorpause: la pausafears: les porsbonds: els vinclesfleeting: efímerswarm colors: els colors càlidshand: la màrevelations: les revelacionspath: el camíroutine: la rutinaconnections: les connexions

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Unmasking Courage: A Venetian Carnival Transformation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2026-02-09-08-38-20-it Story Transcript:It: Le strade di Venezia erano un arcobaleno di maschere e costumi.En: The streets of Venezia were a rainbow of masks and costumes.It: Rumori di musica e risate riempivano l'aria.En: Sounds of music and laughter filled the air.It: Era il famoso Carnevale di Venezia.En: It was the famous Carnevale di Venezia.It: Tra la folla, Giorgio camminava accanto ai suoi amici, Luca e Sofia.En: Among the crowd, Giorgio walked alongside his friends, Luca and Sofia.It: Giorgio amava l'arte e aveva sempre ammirato il Carnevale da lontano.En: Giorgio loved art and had always admired the Carnevale from afar.It: Ma lo faceva con una certa timidezza.En: But he admired it with a certain shyness.It: Le maschere e i colori lo affascinavano, ma l'idea di partecipare lo faceva sentire nervoso.En: The masks and colors fascinated him, but the idea of participating made him feel nervous.It: "Vieni con noi, Giorgio!"En: "Come with us, Giorgio!"It: esclamò Luca.En: exclaimed Luca.It: Era entusiasta, con un ampio sorriso e indossando una maschera lucente.En: He was enthusiastic, with a wide smile and wearing a shiny mask.It: "Sarà divertente."En: "It will be fun."It: Sofia annuì, il suo costume scintillava al sole.En: Sofia nodded, her costume sparkling in the sun.It: "Sì, vieni!En: "Yes, come!It: Non puoi solo guardare."En: You can't just watch."It: Giorgio sorrise, ma esitò.En: Giorgio smiled but hesitated.It: Era chiaro che il suo cuore voleva unirsi, ma la sua mente tratteneva.En: It was clear that his heart wanted to join, but his mind held him back.It: Temeva di essere giudicato.En: He was afraid of being judged.It: La folla cantava e danzava lungo i canali.En: The crowd sang and danced along the canals.It: I balconi delle case storiche erano decorati con fiori e festoni.En: The balconies of the historic houses were decorated with flowers and streamers.It: La città sembrava viva, quasi magica.En: The city seemed alive, almost magical.It: Poteva sentire l'energia attorno a lui.En: He could feel the energy around him.It: Ma ancora esitava.En: Yet, he still hesitated.It: Luca gli porse una maschera semplice ma elegante.En: Luca handed him a simple but elegant mask.It: "Prova questa.En: "Try this.It: Ti starà bene," disse, incoraggiante.En: It will suit you," he said, encouragingly.It: Giorgio la prese.En: Giorgio took it.It: La maschera emanava un senso di mistero e fascino.En: The mask emanated a sense of mystery and charm.It: Era un simbolo di libertà, pensò.En: It was a symbol of freedom, he thought.It: Con un respiro profondo, la indossò.En: With a deep breath, he put it on.It: Immediatamente, qualcosa cambiò dentro di lui.En: Immediately, something changed inside him.It: Si sentì meno osservato.En: He felt less observed.It: La maschera gli dava coraggio.En: The mask gave him courage.It: Guardò Sofia e Luca, che lo incitavano a unirsi alla danza.En: He looked at Sofia and Luca, who were urging him to join the dance.It: Con passi inizialmente incerti, Giorgio cominciò a danzare.En: With initially uncertain steps, Giorgio began to dance.It: Si lasciò trasportare dal ritmo della musica.En: He let himself be carried away by the rhythm of the music.It: La paura che lo tratteneva svanì.En: The fear that held him back vanished.It: In quel momento, smise di preoccuparsi di ciò che pensavano gli altri.En: In that moment, he stopped worrying about what others thought.It: Le danze divennero più vivaci, e prima che se ne rendesse conto, Giorgio rideva e girava con i suoi amici, liberandosi di ogni inibizione.En: The dances became more lively, and before he knew it, Giorgio was laughing and twirling with his friends, freeing himself from all inhibitions.It: Durante il ballo, incrociò gli occhi con quelli di Sofia e Luca.En: During the dance, he locked eyes with Sofia and Luca.It: Nei loro sguardi c'era approvazione e gioia.En: In their looks, there was approval and joy.It: Si sentiva parte di un tutto, unito in questo momento unico.En: He felt part of a whole, united in this unique moment.It: Alla fine della giornata, mentre il sole tramontava e le luci della città si accendevano, Giorgio si tolse la maschera.En: At the end of the day, as the sun set and the city's lights came on, Giorgio took off the mask.It: Sentì il freddo dell'aria sulla pelle, ma dentro di sé era caldo.En: He felt the cold air on his skin, but inside, he was warm.It: "Grazie," disse ai suoi amici, con una sincera gratitudine.En: "Thank you," he said to his friends, with sincere gratitude.It: Loro risero e lo abbracciarono.En: They laughed and hugged him.It: Quella notte, mentre camminavano insieme attraverso le strade illuminate e silenziose, Giorgio guardò indietro e vide la città in un modo nuovo.En: That night, as they walked together through the illuminated and silent streets, Giorgio looked back and saw the city in a new way.It: Ora sapeva che l'arte non era solo da ammirare, ma da vivere.En: Now he knew that art was not just to be admired, but to be lived.It: Aveva affrontato le sue paure, e nel farlo, aveva trovato una nuova parte di sé.En: He had faced his fears, and in doing so, had found a new part of himself.It: Una parte più aperta e fiduciosa.En: A more open and confident part.It: Ed era solo l'inizio delle sue avventure.En: And it was just the beginning of his adventures. Vocabulary Words:the parade: la paratathe mask: la mascherato admire: ammirarethe shyness: la timidezzato hesitate: esitareto judge: giudicarethe crowd: la follathe laughter: la risatathe streamers: i festonithe canal: il canalethe energy: l'energiathe charm: il fascinoalive: vivo/vivato encourage: incoraggiarethe courage: il coraggioto vanish: svanireto worry: preoccuparsithe inhibition: l'inibizionelively: vivaceto twirl: girarethe approval: l'approvazioneunited: unitothe gratitude: la gratitudinethe adventure: l'avventurathe fear: la paurato face: affrontarethe sunset: il tramontothe mystery: il misteroto sparkle: scintillarethe rhythm: il ritmo

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Serendipity in Snow: A Connection Beyond City Chaos Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-02-09-08-38-19-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 雪が降りしきる冬の山中、静かな温泉旅館がありました。En: In the midst of a snow-laden winter mountain, there was a quiet onsen inn.Ja: そこは、都会の喧騒を逃れたい人々のお気に入りの隠れ家でした。En: It was a favorite hideaway for people wanting to escape the hustle and bustle of the city.Ja: リコは、この温泉旅館に来ていました。En: Riko had come to this onsen inn.Ja: 彼女はインテリアデザイナーとして忙しい毎日を過ごしており、少しでもストレスを忘れたかったのです。En: She was busy with her daily life as an interior designer and wanted to forget her stress, even just a little.Ja: グループ旅行の一員として参加したものの、彼女は他の人たちと一緒に活動するのを避けていました。En: Although she joined a group trip, she avoided activities with the others.Ja: 静かな時間を、自分自身のために使いたいと思っていました。En: She wanted to use the quiet time for herself.Ja: 一方、晴樹は賑やかな性格のフリーランスの写真家で、新しいインスピレーションを求めてこの旅に来ていました。En: On the other hand, Haruki was a lively freelance photographer who came on this trip in search of new inspiration.Ja: いつもは人と話すことが大好きな彼も、この温泉では何か特別なものを探していました。En: Usually, he loved talking with people, but at this onsen, he was looking for something special.Ja: しかし、美しい風景を前にしても、彼には何かが欠けていると感じていました。En: However, even with the beautiful scenery in front of him, he felt something was missing.Ja: ある日、リコはいつものグループから離れて、あまり人が行かない旅館の奥の方へと歩いていきました。En: One day, Riko separated from her usual group and walked towards the back of the inn where few people went.Ja: 雪の降り積もる庭を見ながら、ゆっくりと心が落ち着いていくのを感じました。En: As she looked at the garden covered with snow, she felt her heart gradually calming down.Ja: 偶然、晴樹もその辺りをカメラを持って歩いていました。En: By chance, Haruki was also walking around there with his camera.Ja: 彼はリコの姿を見つけ、こっそりと彼女を追いかけました。何か彼女の背後には特別な物語があると感じたのです。En: He spotted Riko and secretly followed her, sensing there was a special story behind her.Ja: しばらくすると、二人は小さな雪の庭で出会いました。En: After a while, they met in a small snowy garden.Ja: 晴樹は、思い切ってリコに話しかけました。En: Haruki, taking a leap of faith, spoke to Riko.Ja: 「一緒に雪を見ませんか？」と。En: "Would you like to watch the snow together?" he asked.Ja: リコは少し驚きましたが、彼の親切な声と笑顔に惹かれて、承諾しました。En: Riko was a bit surprised, but she was drawn to his kind voice and smile, and agreed.Ja: 二人は雪を見ながら話を始めました。En: They started talking while watching the snow.Ja: リコは、自分の過去や仕事の悩みを少しずつ話し始めました。En: Riko gradually began to talk about her past and her work troubles.Ja: 話を聞いていた晴樹は、彼女の言葉に心を打たれました。En: Listening to her, Haruki was moved by her words.Ja: それこそが、彼が探していた「人間の物語」だったのです。En: This was the "human story" he had been searching for.Ja: その夜、二人は旅館のロビーで、さらに話を続けました。En: That night, the two continued talking in the inn's lobby.Ja: リコは心の壁を少しずつ解放し、晴樹もまた、彼女の視点から新しいインスピレーションを得ました。En: Riko slowly started to open up her heart, and Haruki also gained new inspiration from her perspective.Ja: 旅行が終わる頃、二人は連絡を取り合うことを決めました。En: By the time the trip ended, they decided to keep in touch.Ja: リコは心が軽くなり、晴樹は新たなインスピレーションを得ました。En: Riko felt her heart was lighter, and Haruki found new inspiration.Ja: 彼らの物語は静かに始まったのでした。En: Their story quietly began. Vocabulary Words:amidst: 山中laden: 降りしきるonsen: 温泉inn: 旅館hideaway: 隠れ家escape: 逃れるhustle: 喧騒bustle: 賑やかinterior designer: インテリアデザイナーfreelance: フリーランスphotographer: 写真家inspiration: インスピレーションperspective: 視点separated: 離れてscenery: 風景gradually: ゆっくりacknowledge: 了承soliloquy: 独白calm: 落ち着くserendipitously: 偶然contemplate: 熟考するsubconscious: 無意識のprofound: 深いevoke: 呼び起こすmelancholy: 憂鬱rejuvenate: 再生するsync: 調和するmetamorphosis: 変容ephemeral: 儚いresonate: 共鳴する

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Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Maarten's Snowy Breakthrough: A New Dawn at the Museum Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-02-07-08-38-20-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De sneeuwvlokken dwarrelden langzaam naar beneden en bedekten het dak van het oude Natuurhistorisch Museum.En: The snowflakes drifted slowly down, covering the roof of the old Natuurhistorisch Museum.Nl: Binnen, tussen de torenhoge dinosaurusskeletten en verfijnde diorama's, hees Maarten zijn schouders.En: Inside, among the towering dinosaur skeletons and refined dioramas, Maarten shrugged his shoulders.Nl: Hij ademde diep in, de koude lucht tintelde in zijn neus.En: He took a deep breath, the cold air tingling in his nose.Nl: Het was zijn moment.En: This was his moment.Nl: Vandaag was de presentatie van de nieuwe tentoonstelling: “Evolutie en de Moderne Wereld.En: Today was the presentation of the new exhibition: "Evolution and the Modern World."Nl: ”Maarten, altijd zo stil en op zichzelf, stond nu centraal.En: Maarten, always so quiet and reserved, now stood at the center.Nl: Hij had maanden aan deze tentoonstelling gewerkt, een meesterwerk van natuurlijke geschiedenis, zo hoopte hij.En: He had worked on this exhibition for months, hoping it would be a masterpiece of natural history.Nl: Zijn collega's waren al binnen, en een speciaal iemand viel hem op.En: His colleagues were already inside, and one special person stood out to him.Nl: Elena stond aan de andere kant van de zaal, haar zachte glimlach verwarmde de ruimte meer dan de oude radiatoren ooit zouden kunnen.En: Elena was on the other side of the hall, her gentle smile warmed the room more than the old radiators ever could.Nl: Elena was nieuw in het team.En: Elena was new to the team.Nl: Ze was vriendelijk en deelde Maartens passie voor het verleden.En: She was friendly and shared Maarten's passion for the past.Nl: Maar elke keer als Maarten dacht met haar te praten, kwam zijn verlegenheid op.En: But every time Maarten thought of talking to her, his shyness appeared.Nl: Vandaag besloot hij dat het anders zou zijn.En: Today he decided it would be different.Nl: Hij ademde opnieuw in en liep naar haar toe.En: He breathed in again and walked over to her.Nl: “Elena,” begon Maarten voorzichtig, terwijl hij naar de hoge ramen boven hen wees, “zou je me willen helpen bij de presentatie?En: "Elena," Maarten began cautiously, pointing to the high windows above them, "would you like to help me with the presentation?"Nl: ”Elena keek verbaasd, maar glimlachte direct.En: Elena looked surprised but immediately smiled.Nl: “Natuurlijk, Maarten.En: "Of course, Maarten.Nl: Het zou me een genoegen zijn.En: It would be my pleasure."Nl: ”De zaal vulde zich met mensen.En: The hall filled with people.Nl: De spanning kroop langzaam omhoog bij Maarten.En: The tension slowly crept up on Maarten.Nl: Maar hij had Elena naast zich, en haar kalme aanwezigheid was als een anker.En: But he had Elena next to him, and her calm presence was like an anchor.Nl: Terwijl hij de woorden op zijn cue cards bekeek, bekroop hem even de twijfel.En: As he looked at the words on his cue cards, a doubt momentarily crept over him.Nl: Kon hij dit wel?En: Could he really do this?Nl: Maar toen voel hij Elena's hand licht op zijn arm.En: But then he felt Elena's hand light on his arm.Nl: “Je kunt het,” fluisterde ze bemoedigend.En: "You can do it," she whispered encouragingly.Nl: Maarten knikte en begon.En: Maarten nodded and began.Nl: Zijn stem was eerst zacht, maar naarmate zijn passie sprak, werd hij zelfverzekerder.En: His voice was soft at first, but as his passion spoke, he became more confident.Nl: Hij vertelde over fossielen, de evolutie van vogels en hoe de menselijke nieuwsgierigheid ons steeds verder bracht.En: He talked about fossils, the evolution of birds, and how human curiosity continually pushes us further.Nl: Het publiek was geboeid.En: The audience was captivated.Nl: Bij elke dia die hij omdraaide, voelde hij Elena naast zich, haar ogen steunend en enthousiast.En: With each slide he turned, he felt Elena beside him, her eyes supportive and enthusiastic.Nl: Het uur vloog voorbij in een mum van tijd.En: The hour flew by in no time.Nl: Tenslotte klonk een welgemeend applaus.En: Finally, there was a well-deserved applause.Nl: Maartens hart barstte van trots.En: Maarten's heart burst with pride.Nl: Hij had niet alleen zijn grootste vrees overwonnen, maar ook iets waardevols geleerd over zichzelf.En: He had not only overcome his greatest fear but also learned something valuable about himself.Nl: Na de presentatie verlieten de bezoekers langzaam de zaal.En: After the presentation, the visitors slowly left the hall.Nl: Maarten en Elena bleven even achter.En: Maarten and Elena stayed behind for a moment.Nl: Ze lachten om kleine foutjes die alleen zij opmerkten.En: They laughed about small mistakes that only they noticed.Nl: Terwijl ze door de lege gangen van het museum liepen, hing er iets in de lucht.En: As they walked through the empty corridors of the museum, there was something in the air.Nl: Was het de naderende Valentijnsdag?En: Was it the approaching Valentine's Day?Nl: Of was het simpelweg de sprankeling van een nieuwe vriendschap?En: Or was it simply the sparkle of a new friendship?Nl: De tentoonstelling was een succes.En: The exhibition was a success.Nl: En zo ook de eerste stap naar iets nieuws voor Maarten, voor zijn zelfvertrouwen maar misschien ook in zijn hart.En: And so was the first step towards something new for Maarten, for his self-confidence and maybe also in his heart.Nl: Terwijl ze de deur van het museum achter zich sloten, keek Maarten opzij naar Elena.En: As they closed the door of the museum behind them, Maarten glanced at Elena.Nl: Hij merkte de warme tint van haar lach opnieuw op.En: He noticed the warm hue of her smile again.Nl: “Dank je, Elena,” zei hij, en voor het eerst voelde zijn stem sterk en helder.En: "Thank you, Elena," he said, and for the first time, his voice felt strong and clear.Nl: “Samen zijn we een goed team," antwoordde ze eenvoudig, maar veelzeggend.En: "Together we're a good team," she replied simply, but meaningfully.Nl: En zo begon voor Maarten niet alleen een nieuwe fase in zijn werk, maar ook in zijn leven.En: And so began not only a new phase in Maarten's work but also in his life.Nl: De winterharde ramen konden de warmte van deze nieuwe connectie niet buiten houden.En: The frost-covered windows couldn't keep out the warmth of this new connection. Vocabulary Words:drifted: dwarreldensnowflakes: sneeuwvlokkentowering: torenhogeskeletons: skelettenrefined: verfijndetingling: tinteldereserved: op zichzelfpresentation: presentatiecolleagues: collega'scautiously: voorzichtigradiators: radiatorensurprised: verbaasdpresence: aanwezigheidcue cards: cue cardsmomentarily: evenencouragingly: bemoedigendconfident: zelfverzekerderfossils: fossielencaptivated: geboeidapplause: applauspride: trotsmistakes: foutjescorridors: gangenapproaching: naderendefriendship: vriendschapdeserved: welgemeendsuccess: succesconfidence: zelfvertrouwenglance: keek opzijsparkle: sprankeling

Audio taken from the teaching "Sexual Scandal - God's Plan for Broken Leaders" - https://youtu.be/tnsqjkavojMToday will be difficult. Sadly, I found out just days ago that a pastor very close to me, and my family, has been involved in perverted ongoing sexual sin.Rather than cover or minimize the transgression, I am choosing to open the Scriptures and take a fresh look at the biblical blueprint for sexual scandal, and morally broken leaders.In our Bible study today we will examine and answer these 3 important questions.1 - What are the moral qualifications for a minister? 2 - Can a minister be restored after moral failure?3 - How should a church respond to moral failure?Key Scripture used in today's teaching: Galatians 6:1 NLTOther Scriptures referenced: 1 Timothy 3:1-7; 1 John 1:9; Matthew 7:2; 1 Corinthians 10:12; In Galatians 1:6; Matthew 18:15-17; 1 Timothy 5:24; Romans 9:15-16; Numbers 32:23; I Corinthians 5:9-13; 1 Timothy 5:20 (ESV); 1 Corinthians 10:13Unless otherwise noted, most Scripture will be read from the New Living Translation (NLT) Bible.Other titles mentioned in today's teaching - “Sin, Scandal & Secrets” https://youtu.be/mHWlvRgklnc?si=e2F3lfwtc6pKbHCOIf you prayed with Tiff, click here https://lostlamb.org/ and let him know!  Be sure to check out the playlist “New Beginnings” - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsX8E19Azl58_FjxELPxjnsL8CAtmama4Thank you for listening, and subscribe for new content each week. 
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Fluent Fiction - Italian: Firenze's Winter Whispers: A Tale of Art and Connection, Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2026-02-06-08-38-20-it Story Transcript:It: Il cielo sopra i Giardini di Boboli era di un azzurro pallido, quasi nascosto dalle nuvole invernali.En: The sky above the Giardini di Boboli was a pale blue, almost hidden by winter clouds.It: Aironi d'inverno sorvolavano le siepi addormentate, immobili nel loro elegante riposo.En: Winter herons flew over the dormant hedges, motionless in their elegant repose.It: Luca camminava lentamente lungo il vialetto principale, i suoi passi attutiti dal ghiaioso sentiero.En: Luca walked slowly along the main path, his steps softened by the gravel path.It: Era arrivato a Firenze da poco, cercando un nuovo inizio.En: He had just arrived in Firenze seeking a new beginning.It: Ma la città, nonostante la sua bellezza, gli sembrava ancora estranea.En: But the city, despite its beauty, still seemed foreign to him.It: Luca era lì per i giardini, più precisamente per l'arte.En: Luca was there for the gardens, more precisely for the art.It: Disegnare i paesaggi era il suo modo di sentirsi connesso a qualcosa.En: Drawing landscapes was his way of feeling connected to something.It: Guardando le statue rinascimentali, immaginava le storie che potevano raccontare.En: Looking at the Renaissance statues, he imagined the stories they might tell.It: Mentre attraversava il grande anfiteatro, vide qualcuno seduto su una panchina vicino alla fontana.En: As he crossed the large amphitheater, he saw someone sitting on a bench near the fountain.It: Una ragazza china su un quaderno da disegno.En: A girl bent over a sketchbook.It: Giorgia era persa nei suoi pensieri.En: Giorgia was lost in her thoughts.It: Veniva spesso ai giardini per riflettere, specialmente ora che il suo cuore era appena uscito da una delusione amorosa.En: She often came to the gardens to reflect, especially now that her heart was just out of a romantic disappointment.It: Con il carnevale che si avvicinava, sentiva la pressione della sua mostra imminente.En: With the carnival approaching, she felt the pressure of her upcoming exhibition.It: I dubbi e le incertezze la seguivano come ombre scure.En: Doubts and uncertainties followed her like dark shadows.It: Mentre Giorgia continuava a disegnare, suo fratello Maurizio arrivò con i suoi attrezzi da lavoro.En: While Giorgia continued to draw, her brother Maurizio arrived with his work tools.It: "Giorgia," chiamò, "non è che sta arrivando un breve temporale?"En: "Giorgia," he called, "isn't a brief thunderstorm coming?"It: disse mentre il vento invernale soffiava più forte.En: he said as the winter wind blew harder.It: Lei rise leggera, "Speriamo di no, non vorrei un'altra tela bagnata."En: She laughed lightly, "Let's hope not, I don't want another wet canvas."It: Fu in quel momento che Luca si avvicinò, spinto dal consiglio di Maurizio che, vedendolo con un blocco di schizzi in mano, gli aveva detto che sua sorella era una brava artista.En: It was at that moment that Luca approached, prompted by Maurizio's advice that, seeing him with a sketch pad in hand, told him that his sister was a talented artist.It: "Ciao," disse Luca timidamente, "posso vedere i tuoi disegni?"En: "Hi," Luca said timidly, "can I see your drawings?"It: Giorgia, sorpresa, esitò un attimo.En: Surprised, Giorgia hesitated for a moment.It: "Certo," rispose poi, mostrando il suo taccuino.En: "Sure," she then replied, showing her notebook.It: Le loro conversazioni si intrecciarono alle loro passioni per l'arte.En: Their conversations intertwined with their passion for art.It: Lei parlò con entusiasmo della sua mostra, mentre Luca raccontava delle sue prime impressioni sulla città.En: She spoke enthusiastically about her exhibition, while Luca shared his first impressions of the city.It: Con ogni parola scambiata, trovavano un terreno comune.En: With every word exchanged, they found common ground.It: Camminarono insieme lungo i sentieri, ammirando il panorama.En: They walked together along the paths, admiring the scenery.It: Gli alberi spogli rivelavano vedute che in estate sarebbero rimaste nascoste.En: The bare trees revealed views that would remain hidden in summer.It: Parlarono delle sfide di aprirsi a nuove esperienze e confrontarsi con il passato.En: They talked about the challenges of opening up to new experiences and confronting the past.It: All'imbrunire, si fermarono sotto il grande cipresso di Boboli.En: At dusk, they stopped under the great cipresso di Boboli.It: "Ti va di rivederci?"En: "Would you like to see each other again?"It: chiese Giorgia, sentendo che una porta si stava aprendo nel suo cuore.En: Giorgia asked, feeling that a door was opening in her heart.It: "Certo," rispose Luca, con un sorriso che finalmente rompeva il suo guscio di solitudine.En: "Of course," Luca replied, with a smile that finally broke his shell of solitude.It: Si separarono con la promessa di incontrarsi di nuovo, forse nel caos colorato del carnevale.En: They parted with the promise to meet again, perhaps in the colorful chaos of the carnival.It: Luca si sentiva più sicuro e meno solo.En: Luca felt more confident and less alone.It: Giorgia si accorse che affrontare la sua mostra non la spaventava più.En: Giorgia realized that facing her exhibition no longer scared her.It: Firenze, con i suoi antichi giardini e le sue tradizioni secolari, aveva unito due anime in cerca.En: Firenze, with its ancient gardens and centuries-old traditions, had united two souls in search.It: E il vento d'inverno, per un momento, sembrò soffiare un po' più caldo.En: And the winter wind, for a moment, seemed to blow a little warmer. Vocabulary Words:sky: il cieloheron: l'aironehedge: la siepepath: il vialettogravel: il ghiaiosobeginning: l'inizioforeign: estraneolandscape: il paesaggiostatue: la statuaamphitheater: il anfiteatrofountain: la fontanasketchbook: il quaderno da disegnoreflection: il rifletteredisappointment: la delusionecarnival: il carnevaleexhibition: la mostrauncertainty: l'incertezzashadow: l'ombrathunderstorm: il temporalecanvas: la telasketch pad: il blocco di schizziimpression: l'impressionescenery: il panoramabare: spoglioexperience: l'esperienzapast: il passatodusk: l'imbrunirecypress: il cipressopromise: la promessasolitude: la solitudine

He Was Tested  ( Hebrews Chapter 4 ) 

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Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Storm and Solace: Choices in the Cedar Forest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-02-05-23-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: השמש התחבאה מאחורי העננים הכבדים, והאוויר היה קריר וצלול ביער השקט.En: The sun hid behind the heavy clouds, and the air was cool and clear in the quiet forest.He: עמדה איתנה מול עצי השקד הפורחים, מראה שובה לב בלבו של החורף.En: It stood firm against the blooming almond trees, a captivating sight in the heart of winter.He: היה זה ט"ו בשבט, יום בו חגגו את העצים, והשלושה, אליאב, שירה ותמר, יצאו לטיול שנתי ביער הארזים.En: It was Tu BiShvat, a day to celebrate trees, and the three of them, Eliyav, Shira, and Tamar, went out for their annual walk in the Cedar Forest.He: אליאב צעד בראש.En: Eliyav walked at the front.He: היה מהוסס, עמוק במחשבות.En: He was hesitant, deep in thought.He: בקרוב היה עליו להחליט על עתידו.En: Soon he would have to decide about his future.He: אם לקבל את ההצעה הבטוחה לעבודה יציבה או להקדיש את כל כולו לפרויקט חלומותיו.En: Whether to accept the secure offer for a stable job or to dedicate himself fully to his dream project.He: שירה הלכה לצידו, חיוכה תמיד מונף רחב.En: Shira walked beside him, her smile always broad.He: היא הייתה נלהבת, אך גם היא תהתה אם כדאי לה לקבל עבודה חדשה בחו"ל.En: She was enthusiastic, but she also wondered whether she should accept a new job abroad.He: תמר צעדה אחרי, רגועה וכמהה לנחמה אחרי אובדן אישי כואב.En: Tamar walked behind, calm and yearning for comfort after a painful personal loss.He: הם צעדו בשביל המוכר, עד שהגיעו לקרחת היער האהובה עליהם.En: They walked along the familiar path until they reached their favorite clearing in the forest.He: היה מקום אידיאלי לשיחה, לעטוף נוסטלגיית שנים קודמות ולדמיין את העתיד.En: It was an ideal place for conversation, to envelop themselves in the nostalgia of past years and imagine the future.He: רעש עלים נשמע כאשר ישבו יחד.En: The sound of leaves was heard as they sat together.He: שירה פתחה בדיבר, מתלבטת בקולה אם לעזוב.En: Shira began to speak, contemplating aloud whether to leave.He: היא דיברה על חוויות חדשות, אתגרים.En: She talked about new experiences and challenges.He: תמר הציעה לה לחשוב על מה שחשוב באמת - המשפחה והמוכר.En: Tamar suggested she think about what truly mattered - family and the familiar.He: אליאב שתק, מקשיב.En: Eliyav was silent, listening.He: ליבו רצה בפרויקט, אך בראשה עלתה המחשבה על העבודה הבטוחה.En: His heart wanted the project, but the thought of a secure job was in his mind.He: לפתע השתנו שמיים כשסערה התרגשה עליהם, רוחות חזקות וסופת גשמים הפתיעה אותם וגרמה להם לחפש מחסה.En: Suddenly, the skies changed as a storm came upon them, strong winds and a rainstorm surprised them and made them seek shelter.He: ברקו לרגע בזולתם, מצאו מערה קטנה ששימשה מחסה.En: They glanced around quickly and found a small cave that served as a refuge.He: בתוך המערה, באפלה שרק נשימותיהם נשמעו, פרצו המילים.En: Inside the cave, in the darkness where only their breaths were heard, words burst forth.He: אליאב הביע את חששותיו ותקוותיו.En: Eliyav expressed his fears and hopes.He: שירה תמכה בו להמר על חלומו.En: Shira supported him in gambling on his dream.He: תמר הסבירה את יתרונותיו של היציבות, אבל גם ידעה לראות את האומץ שביצירתיות.En: Tamar explained the advantages of stability, but also recognized the bravery in creativity.He: הרעמים נחלשו והסערה עברה.En: The thunder weakened and the storm passed.He: האוויר היה טהור והמרחב שוב פתח בפניהם את השדרה הירוקה.En: The air was pure and the space once again opened the green avenue before them.He: אליאב ידע מה עליו לעשות.En: Eliyav knew what he had to do.He: הוא יבחר בפרויקט.En: He would choose the project.He: היה בו אומץ, והוא לא לבדו.En: He had courage, and he was not alone.He: שירה ותמר עמדו לצידו, תחושת חברתם העניקה לו כוח וביטחון.En: Shira and Tamar stood by his side, their friendship giving him strength and confidence.He: עם שובם לבתי, צעדו השלושה מרוצים.En: As they returned home, the three walked contently.He: אליאב חייך, ראה את דרך חדשה נפרסת לפניו.En: Eliyav smiled, seeing a new path unfold before him.He: ואילו היער בחורף, עוטף במסתורין ויופי, זכר להם את העבר, ממלאם תקווה לעתיד הצפוי בעונה הבאה.En: And the forest in winter, wrapped in mystery and beauty, reminded them of the past, filling them with hope for the future expected in the next season. Vocabulary Words:hid: התחבאהcaptivating: שובה לבhesitant: מהוססsecure: הבטוחהnostalgia: נוסטלגייתcontemplating: מתלבטתshelter: מחסהrefuge: מקלטbravery: אומץweakened: נחלשוthunder: רעמיםyearning: כמההpath: שבילimagine: לדמייןpersonal: אישיstorm: סערהunfold: נפרסתcontently: מרוציםstable: יציבהloss: אובדןenvelope: לעטוףsecure: יציבהadvantage: יתרונותstrength: כוחconfidence: ביטחוןfuture: עתידclear: צלולideal: אידיאליcreativity: יצירתיותchallenges: אתגריםBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Rediscovering Belonging: A Tale of Friendship and Vulnerability Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-02-05-08-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El cel gris cobria el bosc del Montseny com una manta de núvols suaus.En: The gray sky covered the Montseny forest like a blanket of soft clouds.Ca: La neu fina decorava les branques nues dels arbres.En: The fine snow decorated the bare branches of the trees.Ca: Jordi, que portava un abric gruixut, respirava profundament l'aire fred i pur.En: Jordi, who was wearing a thick coat, breathed deeply the cold and pure air.Ca: Una lleugera polsina de gel cobrí el terra sota els seus peus, que cruixia amb cada pas.En: A light dusting of ice covered the ground under his feet, which crunched with each step.Ca: En arribar al lloc del pícnic, va veure a Laia i Martí que ja estaven preparant tot.En: Upon arriving at the picnic spot, he saw Laia and Martí already setting everything up.Ca: Laia, vibrant i plena d'energia, endreçava les carmanyoles i Martí, sempre observador, mirava el paisatge amb calma.En: Laia, vibrant and full of energy, was organizing the food containers and Martí, always observant, watched the landscape calmly.Ca: —Jordi! —va cridar Laia amb alegria—.En: "Jordi!" Laia called out cheerfully.Ca: Ja era hora! Ens hem perdut alguna cosa de tu des de l'última vegada.En: "It's about time! We've missed something about you since the last time."Ca: Jordi va somriure tímidament.En: Jordi smiled shyly.Ca: Feia temps que no es trobava amb els seus amics com abans.En: It had been a while since he met up with his friends like before.Ca: A la seva vida diària, se sentia perdut, com un vaixell sense rumb.En: In his daily life, he felt lost, like a ship without a course.Ca: Era estrany com, davant dels seus millors amics, semblava portar una disfressa de felicitat.En: It was strange how, in front of his best friends, he seemed to wear a mask of happiness.Ca: —Ho sento, he estat ocupat... —va dir Jordi, sense voler aprofundir més.En: "Sorry, I've been busy..." Jordi said, not wanting to delve further.Ca: El pícnic era humil però acollidor: entrepans, formatge, i una ampolla de vi per compartir.En: The picnic was humble but cozy: sandwiches, cheese, and a bottle of wine to share.Ca: Laia explicava històries de les seves últimes excursions, cada paraula una explosió de color i entusiasme.En: Laia told stories of her latest excursions, each word an explosion of color and enthusiasm.Ca: Martí escoltava amb somriure suau, gaudint del moment.En: Martí listened with a soft smile, enjoying the moment.Ca: De sobte, Laia va recordar una aventura antiga.En: Suddenly, Laia remembered an old adventure.Ca: Aquella vegada que es van perdre al bosc, però van acabar trobant aquell bonic rierol.En: That time they got lost in the woods but ended up finding that beautiful stream.Ca: En Jordi va sentir un calaix d'emocions obrir-se dins seu.En: Jordi felt a drawer of emotions open inside him.Ca: Va ser un record dolç, ple de riures i amistat.En: It was a sweet memory, full of laughter and friendship.Ca: Però també li recordà el que ara trobava a faltar.En: But it also reminded him of what he now missed.Ca: A mesura que la conversa continuava, Jordi es va sentir cada vegada més aclaparat pels seus sentiments.En: As the conversation continued, Jordi felt more and more overwhelmed by his feelings.Ca: Va saber que havia d'obrir-se, encara que fos difícil.En: He knew he had to open up, even if it was difficult.Ca: —Trobe que m'he distanciat una mica dels meus dies feliços —va confessar finalment Jordi, amb la veu una mica tremolosa.En: "I feel like I've drifted a bit from my happy days," Jordi finally confessed, with his voice a bit shaky.Ca: No em sento connectat amb res fora d'aquest lloc.En: "I don't feel connected with anything outside this place."Ca: Va fer una pausa, esperant una reacció.En: He paused, waiting for a reaction.Ca: Laia va posar-li una mà sobre l'espatlla.En: Laia placed a hand on his shoulder.Ca: Martí, amb una saviesa tranquil·la, respongué:En: Martí, with a calm wisdom, responded:Ca: —Tots ens perdem de tant en tant.En: "We all get lost from time to time.Ca: Però sempre ens tornem a trobar, com ara.En: But we always find our way back, like now."Ca: En Jordi sentí una onada de descans.En: Jordi felt a wave of relief.Ca: Els seus amics eren aquí, ferms i fidels.En: His friends were here, firm and loyal.Ca: La Laia li somrigué, i Martí assentí en silenci, amb comprensió.En: Laia smiled at him, and Martí nodded in silence, with understanding.Ca: Aquella conversa va ser un bàlsam pel seu cor inquiet.En: That conversation was a balm for his restless heart.Ca: El pícnic va acabar amb rialles i promeses de reunir-se més sovint.En: The picnic ended with laughter and promises to meet more often.Ca: En Jordi, en tornar a casa entre el silenci dels arbres, se sentia més lleuger.En: As Jordi returned home through the silence of the trees, he felt lighter.Ca: Sabia que el camí continuava, però ara ho faria amb els seus amics al costat.En: He knew the path continued, but now he would walk it with his friends by his side.Ca: Havia après la importància de ser vulnerable i, sobretot, el gran valor de l'amistat.En: He had learned the importance of being vulnerable and, above all, the great value of friendship. Vocabulary Words:the sky: el celthe forest: el boscthe blanket: la mantathe branch: la brancathick: gruixutto breathe: respirarlight dusting: lleugera polsinato crunch: cruixirthe spot: el llocvibrant: vibrantobservant: observadorcheerfully: amb alegriashyly: tímidamentlost: perdutthe ship: el vaixellthe course: el rumbthe mask: la disfressahumble: humilcozy: acollidorthe sandwich: l'entrepàto share: compartirthe excursion: l'excursióadventure: aventurathe stream: el rierolsweet: dolçto overwhelm: aclapararto drift: distanciar-seshaky: tremolosawisdom: saviesathe balm: el bàlsam

After Hoda departed TODAY in January 2025, Jenna Bush Hager spent a year sitting side by side with a rotating group of friends, but as it turns out, her permanent partner was someone who had been part of the TODAY family all along: Sheinelle Jones. On the heels of the launch of TODAY with Jenna and Sheinelle, Hoda sat down with Jenna and Sheinelle for a SiriusXM Front Row Conversation at SiriusXM's New York City studios to talk about their official beginning as co-hosts, the lessons Sheinelle has learned in the wake of losing her husband, Uche, and how grief and joy can exist side by side. Plus, what having Sheinelle by her side means for Jenna, and reflections on her path to this moment. (Originally broadcast on SiriusXM TODAY Show Radio.) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

New Beginnings: Hannah, Eli, and Samuel (1 Samuel 1-3) God chooses the setting of barrenness and the context of dark rebellion as the opening scene to giving a promised child, who will point to the King.

After a loud, full, and surprisingly joyful work trip to New York, I'm unpacking what it actually means to feel aligned, even when calendars and to-do lists feel overwhelming. From building things I genuinely love, to unlearning rigid ideas about productivity, to navigating parenthood, partnership, creative work, and big to small life moments, this episode is a good ol' rambling check-in. A reminder that not all work looks neat, not all interests need a plan, and sometimes the best things come from simply following what feels fun. This episode is brought to you by Amazon Pharmacy. Amazon Pharmacy is a full service digital pharmacy that delivers prescription medications directly to customers' homes. Visit pharmacy.amazon.com to learn more.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Kristin recaps her journey to season five of the show, explores the history of the Pagan holiday Imbolc, and recounts a personal Valentine's Day story that many can probably relate to.Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com. Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark Shop Temporal Travels here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listingThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.   Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!Thank you to Pete Byrnes for composing the theme song!

Faithful Steps: Embracing New Beginnings - Setting God-Centered Goals - Psalms 37:4-5

Faithful Steps; Embracing New Beginnings - Vision Casting Seeing our future through God's eyes - Jeremiah 29:11

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Snowy New Beginnings: A Love Tale in an Oslo Café Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-02-03-08-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: I den moderne forstaden til Oslo, snødde det lett, og den hvite duken la seg over gater og hustak.En: In the modern suburb of Oslo, it lightly snowed, and the white blanket settled over streets and rooftops.No: En liten kafé, med det passende navnet "Vinterhagen", bød på varme og hygge.En: A small café, with the fitting name "Vinterhagen," offered warmth and coziness.No: Kaféen var kjent for sine kremete cappuccinoer og nystekte kanelboller.En: The café was known for its creamy cappuccinos and freshly baked cinnamon buns.No: Innvendig var det trivelig og behagelig, med lave lamper som hang fra taket og spredte et mykt lys over mørke trebord.En: Inside, it was pleasant and comfortable, with low lamps hanging from the ceiling, spreading a soft light over dark wooden tables.No: Gjennom de store vinduene kunne man se snøfnuggene som dalte stille ned.En: Through the large windows, one could see the snowflakes quietly drifting down.No: Astrid satt ved et bord i hjørnet, kledd i en tykk strikkegenser.En: Astrid sat at a corner table, dressed in a thick knit sweater.No: Hun stirret ned på kaffekoppen foran seg, dampen som steg opp fra den sorte væsken bar en deig av minner.En: She stared down at the coffee cup in front of her, the steam rising from the dark liquid carrying a swirl of memories.No: Dagen i dag var spesiell.En: Today was special.No: En blanding av spenning og usikkerhet fylte henne.En: A mix of excitement and uncertainty filled her.No: Hun skuttet seg litt i stolen, så seg rundt i det travle kafélokalet.En: She shifted slightly in her chair, looking around the busy café.No: Lyden av prat og latter blandet seg med kaffemaskinens lave brumming.En: The sound of chatter and laughter mixed with the low hum of the coffee machine.No: Astrid så mot døra, akkurat i det den åpnet seg, og Lars kom inn.En: Astrid glanced towards the door just as it opened, and Lars came in.No: Han ristet snøen av jakken, så seg rundt, og da han fikk øye på henne, lyste ansiktet hans opp i et bredt smil.En: He shook the snow off his jacket, looked around, and when he spotted her, his face lit up with a broad smile.No: Astrid vinket, prøvde å holde nervene i sjakk.En: Astrid waved, trying to keep her nerves in check.No: Lars nærmet seg bordet, og snart satt han motsatt henne, med et vennlig glimt i øyet.En: Lars approached the table, soon sitting across from her, with a friendly twinkle in his eye.No: "Heisann, Astrid.En: "Hey, Astrid.No: Det har vært lenge," sa Lars med en lett tone.En: It's been a while," said Lars in a light tone.No: "Ja, altfor lenge," svarte Astrid og tok en slurk av kaffen.En: "Yes, far too long," replied Astrid, taking a sip of her coffee.No: "Hvordan har du det?En: "How have you been?"No: "De snakket lett om gamle minner, om felles venner og fortidige opplevelser.En: They talked easily about old memories, mutual friends, and past experiences.No: Men et lite gnagsår i Astrids bevissthet nektet å gå bort.En: But a small nagging feeling in Astrid's mind refused to go away.No: Hun visste hun måtte ta mot til seg.En: She knew she had to gather the courage.No: Hun tok et dypt pust, prøvde å tone ned lydene rundt seg.En: She took a deep breath, trying to tune out the sounds around her.No: "Lars," begynte hun, "jeg har tenkt mye på oss.En: "Lars," she began, "I've been thinking a lot about us.No: På vennskapet vårt.En: About our friendship."No: " Hun nølte et øyeblikk.En: She hesitated for a moment.No: "Jeg har savnet det.En: "I've missed it.No: Savnet deg.En: Missed you."No: "Lars så på henne, hans blå øyne var varme og åpne.En: Lars looked at her, his blue eyes warm and open.No: "Jeg har savnet deg også, Astrid.En: "I've missed you too, Astrid."No: "Med hjertet bankende raskt, beveget hun seg inn i ukjent farvann.En: With her heart pounding rapidly, she stepped into unknown waters.No: "Jeg bare.En: "I just...No: jeg lurer på om vi kanskje kunne utforske hva mer det kan være mellom oss?En: I wonder if we could maybe explore what more there could be between us?"No: "Lars smilte, et smil fylt med forståelse og glede.En: Lars smiled, a smile filled with understanding and joy.No: "Jeg har tenkt det samme.En: "I've thought the same.No: Kanskje vi skal prøve litt mer, ja?En: Maybe we should give it a try?"No: "De delte et øyeblikk av stillhet, men ikke av det ubehagelige slaget.En: They shared a moment of silence, but not the uncomfortable kind.No: Det var en enighet, en ny begynnelse.En: It was an agreement, a new beginning.No: De bestemte seg for å møtes igjen, for å utforske denne nye muligheten sammen.En: They decided to meet again, to explore this new possibility together.No: Snøen falt fortsatt utenfor, som om den applaus likt en myk hånd for det modige steget de nettopp hadde tatt.En: The snow still fell outside, like an applause akin to a gentle hand for the brave step they had just taken.No: Astrid følte seg lettere, fylt av et håp og en forventning om hva som skulle komme.En: Astrid felt lighter, filled with hope and anticipation for what was to come.No: Med løfter om å møtes snart igjen, gikk de ut av kaféen, hånd i hånd, inn i den kalde, klare vinterkvelden.En: With promises to meet again soon, they left the café, hand in hand, into the cold, clear winter evening. Vocabulary Words:suburb: forstadblanket: dukcoziness: hyggecreamy: kremetecinnamon: kanelpleasant: triveligroof: takswirl: deiguncertainty: usikkerhetchatter: prathum: brummingnagging: gnagsårhesitate: nølecourage: motfriendship: vennskaptwinkle: glimtapplause: applausanticipation: forventningexplore: utforskemutual: fellesdrifting: daltbroad: bredspecial: spesielljacket: jakkesteam: damppropose: bevege seg innpossibility: mulighetwarm: varmcomfortable: behageligsilence: stillhet

Audio taken from the live teaching "Does President Trump's Board Of Peace Align With Bible Prophecy?" - https://youtu.be/7dKfBInJDukIn every generation, and certainly throughout my lifetime, world leaders frequently promise “peace and safety”, though non have yet to succeed.In our time today, I want to provide some insights focusing on what the Scriptures actually say about end-time peace? In our Bible study today we will carefully examine and answer these 3 important questions:1 - What is President Trump's Board of Peace?2 - Does The Board Of Peace Align with Bible Prophecy?3 - How Can We Identify The Antichrist's Coming Peace Treaty?Key Scriptures used in today's teaching: 1 Thessalonians 5:3-6Other Scriptures referenced: Daniel 9:27; 2 Thessalonians 2:4; 2 Thessalonians 2:6-7; Matthew 24:42-44Unless otherwise noted, most Scripture will be read from the New Living Translation (NLT) Bible.If you prayed with Tiff, click here https://lostlamb.org/ and let him know!  Be sure to check out the playlist “New Beginnings” - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsX8E19Azl58_FjxELPxjnsL8CAtmama4Thank you for listening, and subscribe for new content each week. 
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This conversation felt like therapy, but better, and I'm so excited to share it! I'm joined by Thais Gibson, founder of The Personal Development School, for a deep, emotional conversation about attachment theory and how it affects all aspects of our lives, far beyond just romantic relationships. Thais breaks down the four attachment styles, digs into how they're formed, and how they can shift over time - especially after major life events and loss. She explains why so many of us feel like we could be "all of them", how to identify our core patterns through wounds, needs, boundaries, and nervous system regulation, and why the relationships we choose often mirror the relationship we have with ourselves. Once we identify which style we fall into, she dives into the part that matters most: How to actually change your attachment style and the steps we all can take to rewire our brains to heal.This episode is filled with tools for building real self-trust and meeting your own needs, so you can stop living from a place of fear, hyper vigilance, or feeling "not good enough". Thank you so much, Thais. I loved this talk so much!Take the free attachment style quiz at PersonalDevelopmentSchool.com and receive an in-depth attachment style report and discover the exact steps you can take to heal your attachment style. Use code PDS25 for 20% off The Personal Development School's All Access Pass This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.