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Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Rekindling Sibling Bonds in the Winter of Oslo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-12-08-08-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Vigelandparken lå stille under snøens lune teppe.En: Vigelandparken lay still under the cozy blanket of snow.No: Det var dagen før jul, og det store familietreffet skulle finne sted.En: It was the day before Christmas, and the big family gathering was about to take place.No: Elsa sto ved inngangen og trakk pusten dypt.En: Elsa stood at the entrance and took a deep breath.No: Hun hadde ikke sett familien på mange år.En: She hadn't seen her family in many years.No: Vinden bet i dekket hennes kinn, men nervene var den virkelig bitende følelsen.En: The wind bit at her covered cheeks, but the nerves were the real biting sensation.No: Sindre var allerede der.En: Sindre was already there.No: Han hadde alltid vært den ansvarlige, den som ble igjen da Elsa forlot hjemmet for å følge drømmen om å bli kunstner.En: He had always been the responsible one, the one who stayed behind when Elsa left home to follow her dream of becoming an artist.No: Han snudde seg mot Elsa da hun nærmet seg.En: He turned toward Elsa as she approached.No: Ansiktet hans var stramt, og Elsa kjente på skyldfølelsen.En: His face was tight, and Elsa felt a pang of guilt.No: "Hei, Sindre," sa hun forsiktig.En: "Hi, Sindre," she said cautiously.No: "Hei," svarte han kort.En: "Hi," he answered briefly.No: Blikkene deres møttes kort, før han så bort.En: Their gazes met briefly before he looked away.No: Det var så mye usagt mellom dem.En: There was so much unsaid between them.No: De begynte å gå langs den snødekte stien.En: They began to walk along the snow-covered path.No: Skulpturene rundt dem sto som tause vitner til familiens historie.En: The sculptures around them stood as silent witnesses to the family's history.No: Elsa visste at hun måtte si noe, før stillheten mellom dem ble uutholdelig.En: Elsa knew she had to say something before the silence between them became unbearable.No: "Jeg vet at jeg forlot deg med mye ansvar," sa Elsa endelig.En: "I know I left you with a lot of responsibility," Elsa said finally.No: "Men det var noe jeg måtte gjøre.En: "But it was something I had to do."No: "Sindre stanset og så rett på henne.En: Sindre stopped and looked directly at her.No: "Det føltes ikke slik da.En: "It didn't feel that way then.No: Jeg følte meg forlatt.En: I felt abandoned."No: "Elsa svelget tungt.En: Elsa swallowed thickly.No: "Jeg skjønner det.En: "I understand.No: Jeg tenkte ikke hvordan det ville være for deg.En: I didn't think about how it would be for you."No: "Sindre så ut i parken, pusten hans skyet i vinterkulda.En: Sindre looked out into the park, his breath clouding in the winter cold.No: "Det var ensomt," innrømmet han.En: "It was lonely," he admitted.No: "Jeg savnet hvordan vi pleide å være.En: "I missed how we used to be."No: "Elsa visste at dette var hennes sjanse.En: Elsa knew this was her chance.No: "Jeg også," sa hun.En: "I did too," she said.No: "Jeg savner å ha en bror som jeg kan stole på.En: "I miss having a brother I can rely on."No: "De sto der en stund, bare lyden av vind som rustet i trærne.En: They stood there for a while, only the sound of the wind rustling in the trees.No: Elsa følte en ro, blandet med angst over tiden som hadde gått tapt.En: Elsa felt a calmness mixed with anxiety over the time that had been lost.No: "Kan vi starte på nytt?En: "Can we start over?"No: " spurte hun forsiktig.En: she asked cautiously.No: Sindre nikket sakte.En: Sindre nodded slowly.No: "Vi kan prøve," sa han.En: "We can try," he said.No: "Tilgi meg for å ha vært bitter.En: "Forgive me for being bitter."No: "Elsa smilte svakt.En: Elsa smiled faintly.No: "Jeg vil gjerne prøve å forstå deg.En: "I'd like to try to understand you."No: "De begynte å gå igjen, side om side.En: They began walking again, side by side.No: Vigelandparkens ro omfavnet dem, akkurat som den friske snøen.En: The tranquility of Vigelandparken embraced them, just like the fresh snow.No: Julen var en tid for forsoning, og selv under den kalde, mørke vinteren i Oslo, føltes det som om noe nytt våknet mellom dem.En: Christmas was a time for reconciliation, and even during the cold, dark winter in Oslo, it felt like something new was awakening between them. Vocabulary Words:cozy: luneblanket: teppegathering: familiietreffetbreath: pustennerves: nerveneapproached: nærmettight: stramtguilty: skyldfølelsebriefly: kortunsaid: usagtwitnesses: vitnerbearable: utholdeligresponsibility: ansvarabandoned: forlattswallowed: svelgetclouding: skyetlonely: ensomtmiss: savnetrely: stolerustling: rustetcalmness: roanxiety: angstforgiveness: tilgifaintly: svakttranquility: roembraced: omfavnetreconciliation: forsoningawakening: våknetbitten: bitendestruggle: kamp

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Rekindling Bonds: A Christmas Homecoming in Venezia Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-12-08-08-38-20-it Story Transcript:It: Alessandro camminava per la piazza San Marco, un po' nervoso ma determinato.En: Alessandro walked through piazza San Marco, a bit nervous but determined.It: Il freddo invernale pungeva, ma la bellezza della Basilica di San Marco era mozzafiato.En: The winter cold was biting, but the beauty of the Basilica di San Marco was breathtaking.It: Le luci natalizie brillavano, avvolgendo la cattedrale in un calore accogliente.En: The Christmas lights shone, enveloping the cathedral in a welcoming warmth.It: Era il cuore di Venezia, e Alessandro era lì per un motivo speciale.En: It was the heart of Venezia, and Alessandro was there for a special reason.It: Dopo anni all'estero, aveva deciso di tornare per Natale.En: After years abroad, he had decided to return for Christmas.It: La lontananza gli aveva fatto temere di perdere il contatto con la sua famiglia.En: The distance had made him fear losing touch with his family.It: Era preoccupato che il tempo e la distanza avessero cambiato tutto.En: He was worried that time and distance had changed everything.It: Ma questa volta, la volontà di riconnettersi era più forte del timore.En: But this time, the desire to reconnect was stronger than the fear.It: Entrò nella Basilica.En: He entered the Basilica.It: Il profumo delle candele e degli incensi riempiva l'aria.En: The scent of candles and incense filled the air.It: I mosaici dorati brillavano alla luce delle fiammelle, creando un'atmosfera magica.En: The golden mosaics glowed in the light of the flames, creating a magical atmosphere.It: La chiesa era piena di persone che aspettavano la messa di Natale.En: The church was full of people waiting for the Christmas mass.It: Cercò con lo sguardo e finalmente li vide: Giulia e Matteo, i suoi fratelli.En: He searched with his eyes and finally saw them: Giulia and Matteo, his siblings.It: Giulia, con indosso una sciarpa colorata, salutò Alessandro con un grande sorriso.En: Giulia, wearing a colorful scarf, greeted Alessandro with a big smile.It: Matteo lo abbracciò forte, quasi sollevandolo da terra.En: Matteo hugged him tightly, almost lifting him off the ground.It: “Siamo così felici che sei qui,” disse Giulia.En: “We are so happy you're here,” said Giulia.It: Alessandro sentì un calore nuovo nel cuore, ma l'ansia non era ancora scomparsa del tutto.En: Alessandro felt a new warmth in his heart, but the anxiety hadn't completely disappeared.It: La messa iniziò, e Alessandro si trovò sommerso da pensieri contrastanti.En: The mass began, and Alessandro found himself overwhelmed by conflicting thoughts.It: Quando il coro iniziò a cantare “Adeste Fideles,” non riuscì più a trattenere le emozioni.En: When the choir started singing “Adeste Fideles,” he could no longer hold back his emotions.It: Durante il sermone, si girò verso i suoi fratelli e improvvisamente parlò.En: During the sermon, he turned to his siblings and suddenly spoke.It: “Scusatemi se sono stato lontano così a lungo.En: “I'm sorry for being away for so long.It: Mi sono sempre sentito un po' perso senza di voi.En: I've always felt a bit lost without you.It: Voglio far parte delle nostre tradizioni di nuovo.En: I want to be part of our traditions again.It: Mi siete mancati.” Giulia gli sorrise con calore, e Matteo mise una mano sulla sua spalla.En: I missed you.” Giulia smiled at him warmly, and Matteo placed a hand on his shoulder.It: “Alessandro, sei sempre stato parte di noi.En: “Alessandro, you have always been part of us.It: Niente può cambiare questo,” disse Matteo con voce ferma.En: Nothing can change that,” said Matteo with a firm voice.It: L'ansia che aveva tenuto Alessandro nella sua morsa svanì.En: The anxiety that had gripped Alessandro vanished.It: La famiglia era lì, più forte che mai.En: The family was there, stronger than ever.It: Dopo la messa, uscirono nella piazza, ora coperta da un sottile strato di neve che rendeva tutto più incantato.En: After the mass, they went out into the square, now covered by a thin layer of snow that made everything more enchanting.It: “È tempo di festeggiare!” esclamò Giulia.En: “It's time to celebrate!” exclaimed Giulia.It: Tenendosi tutti per mano, andarono verso casa, pronti a condividere la cena di Natale.En: Holding hands, they headed home, ready to share the Christmas dinner.It: Alessandro sentì una profonda tranquillità e una felicità autentica.En: Alessandro felt a deep calm and genuine happiness.It: La paura e l'isolamento lasciarono spazio alla gioia del momento.En: Fear and isolation gave way to the joy of the moment.It: In quella magica serata, Alessandro capì una cosa importante: le radici della famiglia erano profonde e indistruttibili.En: In that magical evening, Alessandro understood something important: the roots of family were deep and indestructible.It: Si sentiva finalmente a casa.En: He finally felt at home.It: E con il cuore pieno di speranza e amore, si unì al coro delle risate e dei canti natalizi, sicuro che non avrebbe mai più perso il loro legame.En: And with his heart full of hope and love, he joined the chorus of laughter and Christmas carols, certain that he would never lose their bond again. Vocabulary Words:the anxiety: l'ansiathe sibling: il fratello/la sorellathe distance: la lontananzathe flame: la fiammellathe mosaic: il mosaicothe choir: il corothe sermon: il sermonethe emotion: l'emozionethe fear: il timorethe bond: il legamethe isolation: l'isolamentothe warmth: il calorethe calm: la tranquillitàthe determination: la determinazionethe atmosphere: l'atmosferathe distance: la distanzathe will: la volontàthe fear: la paurathe root: la radicethe incense: l'incensothe beauty: la bellezzathe layer: lo stratothe scarf: la sciarpathe tradition: la tradizionethe joy: la gioiathe hope: la speranzathe candle: la candelathe reason: il motivoenchanted: incantatoto envelop: avvolgere

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Rekindling the Christmas Spirit in Barcelona's Heart Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-12-05-08-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: La Plaça Catalunya brillava amb llums multicolors, il·luminant les cares dels barcelonins que passejaven pel mercat de Nadal.En: Plaça Catalunya shone with multicolored lights, illuminating the faces of the barcelonins who strolled through the Christmas market.Ca: L'aroma de castanyes torrades i vi calent omplia l'aire, jugant amb la música alegre que flotava dels altaveus.En: The aroma of roasted chestnuts and hot wine filled the air, playing with the cheerful music that floated from the speakers.Ca: Martí, Laia i Júlia es movien entre la gentada, buscant el regal perfecte per a la petita germana de Martí.En: Martí, Laia, and Júlia moved among the crowd, searching for the perfect gift for Martí's little sister.Ca: Martí caminava amb les mans a les butxaques, mirant al seu voltant amb una barreja de curiositat i escepticisme.En: Martí walked with his hands in his pockets, looking around with a mix of curiosity and skepticism.Ca: Laia, en canvi, estava en el seu element, amb els ulls brillants d'emoció per cada detall nadalenc.En: Laia, on the other hand, was in her element, her eyes bright with excitement for every Christmas detail.Ca: Júlia, com sempre, anava al mig, intentant equilibri entre l'energia de Laia i la reserva de Martí.En: Júlia, as always, was in the middle, trying to balance Laia's energy with Martí's reserve.Ca: "Va, Martí," va dir Laia amb un somriure entusiasta, "prova fer un galetó de gingebre!En: "Come on, Martí," said Laia with an enthusiastic smile, "try decorating a gingerbread cookie!Ca: Et prometo que et sentiràs més Nadalenc després.En: I promise you'll feel more Christmas-like afterward."Ca: "Martí va bufar una mica, però es va deixar portar.En: Martí sighed a little but went along.Ca: "D'acord, d'acord," va respondre, mentre seguia Laia cap a la parada de galetes decorades.En: "Alright, alright," he responded, as he followed Laia to the decorated cookie stand.Ca: Veia com la gent es divertia decorant els dolços amb sucre glaç, i, poc a poc, se li va suavitzar l'expressió.En: He watched as people enjoyed decorating the sweets with icing sugar, and slowly, his expression softened.Ca: Mentre decoraven les galetes, Martí començava a recordar com, de petit, li encantava fer coses similars amb la seva família.En: While decorating the cookies, Martí began to remember how, as a child, he loved doing similar things with his family.Ca: Veia a Laia rient amb Júlia, i una petita sensació de calidesa començava a acampar en el seu interior.En: He watched Laia laughing with Júlia, and a small sense of warmth began to settle within him.Ca: Després d'acabar, els tres van seguir caminant entre les parades.En: After finishing, the three continued walking among the stalls.Ca: La música alegre i les rialles al seu voltant començaven a contagiar Martí.En: The cheerful music and laughter around them were beginning to affect Martí.Ca: Llavors va ser quan, entre la multitud, va veure una parada petita, amagada en un racó.En: Then, that's when, among the crowd, he spotted a small stand hidden in a corner.Ca: Als prestatges brillaven delicadament unes marionetes tradicionals.En: Traditional puppets shimmered delicately on the shelves.Ca: "La Júlia sempre ha volgut una d'aquestes", va dir Martí, gairebé en murmuri.En: "Júlia has always wanted one of those," Martí said, almost in a murmur.Ca: La pàgina va dibuixar-li un somriure a la cara en veure com la delicadesa de les marionetes era tan perfecta per a la seva germana.En: A smile appeared on his face as he saw how the delicacy of the puppets was so perfect for his sister.Ca: Sense pensar-s'ho dues vegades, va decidir comprar-ne una.En: Without thinking twice, he decided to buy one.Ca: Amb el regal ja embolicat, Martí, Laia i Júlia es van asseure a una terrassa de la plaça, amb tasses de xocolata calenta davant seu.En: With the gift already wrapped, Martí, Laia, and Júlia sat down at a terrace in the square, with cups of hot chocolate in front of them.Ca: Martí, observant l'escuma blanca fondre's a la seva tassa, sentia una alegria tranquil·la i nova.En: Martí, watching the white foam melt into his cup, felt a quiet and new joy.Ca: "Gràcies per animar-me a provar coses noves", va dir als seus amics, mirant-los amb veritable agraïment.En: "Thanks for encouraging me to try new things," he said to his friends, looking at them with genuine gratitude.Ca: "Crec que he redescobert una part de mi que ja no recordava.En: "I think I've rediscovered a part of myself I didn't remember."Ca: "Laia va somriure, i Júlia va assentir, feliç de veure com Martí havia recuperat una mica de la màgia del Nadal.En: Laia smiled, and Júlia nodded, happy to see how Martí had regained a bit of the Christmas magic.Ca: Els tres van continuar parlant, envoltats per la calidesa del moment, gaudint de la bellesa simple d'aquest dia d'hivern a Barcelona.En: The three continued talking, surrounded by the warmth of the moment, enjoying the simple beauty of this winter's day in Barcelona.Ca: I així, entre llums, riures i xocolata calenta, Martí va descobrir que el veritable esperit nadalenc no es troba en els regals mateixos sinó en la alegria de donar-los des del cor.En: And so, among lights, laughter, and hot chocolate, Martí discovered that the true Christmas spirit is not found in the gifts themselves but in the joy of giving them from the heart. Vocabulary Words:the aroma: l'aromathe crowd: la gentadathe pocket: la butxacathe skepticism: l'escepticismethe sweetness: la dolcesathe foam: l'escumathe warmth: la calidesathe corner: el racóthe delicacy: la delicadesato stroll: passejarto illuminate: il·luminarto soften: suavitzarto encourage: animarto shine: brillarto wrap: embolicarenthusiastic: entusiastaskeptical: escèpticmulticolored: multicolorcheerful: alegretraditional: tradicionaldelicate: delicatthe stall: la paradathe puppet: la marionetathe laughter: les riallesthe moment: el momentto murmur: murmurarthe Christmas spirit: l'esperit nadalencthe little sister: la petita germanato gaze: observarto nod: assentir

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Last Saturday, the Singson Auditorium at the Ateneo campus was filled with energy and cheer, thanks to the people who showed up for friendship, community, and purpose. As the current president of SAGE (Samahan ng mga Atenistang Graduate ng Economics at Management Economics), it gave me great joy to welcome alumni across generations, professors, staff, students, and friends who made time to come home.

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Rekindling Bonds: A Winter Reunion Beneath Mount Fuji Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-03-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 静かな冬の日、川口湖のそばにある雪に覆われた富士山がその雄大さを誇示していました。En: On a quiet winter day, Mount Fuji, covered in snow, was displaying its grandeur beside Lake Kawaguchi.Ja: 秋田市から移住して東京で働く中年男性、アキラは久々に故郷に戻ってきました。En: Akita City native Akira, a middle-aged man who had moved to work in Tokyo, returned to his hometown for the first time in a long while.Ja: 彼は都会の生活に追われ、家族と過ごす時間がめっきり減ってしまっていました。En: Chased by the bustle of city life, he had significantly less time to spend with his family.Ja: 今日、彼は特別な贈り物を手に、長い間会っていなかった妹のユキに会うため、一歩一歩家に近づいていきます。En: Today, with a special gift in hand, he is taking steps towards home to meet his younger sister, Yuki, whom he hasn't seen in quite some time.Ja: ドアを開けると、温かみのある木の香りとともにユキの声が聞こえました。En: When he opened the door, the warm scent of wood accompanied Yuki's voice welcoming him.Ja: 「アキラ、お帰りなさい。En: "Welcome back, Akira."Ja: 」少しの無言の後、二人はお互いの顔を見つめ、微笑みます。En: After a brief moment of silence, they looked at each other's faces and smiled.Ja: そこには言葉にならない安心感と、微かな緊張が交錯していました。En: There was an indescribable sense of relief mixed with a faint tension.Ja: アキラは週末を生かして、家族みんなと特別な夕食を計画していました。En: Akira used the weekend to plan a special dinner with the whole family.Ja: このプランは、普段忙しい彼の生活から一瞬抜け出し、家族の絆を再び深めるためのものです。En: This plan was a way for him to momentarily escape his normally busy life and rekindle the family bonds.Ja: 夕飯の準備中、アキラはユキと話しました。En: During dinner preparations, Akira spoke with Yuki.Ja: 「ユキ、全部一人でやらせてごめんね。En: "Sorry for making you do everything by yourself, Yuki.Ja: 都会での生活が忙しくて…」ユキは静かに笑いましたが、その言葉の裏には少しの苦しみも隠されていました。En: Life in the city has kept me busy..." Yuki quietly laughed, but there was a hint of pain hidden behind her words.Ja: 「アキラ、お兄ちゃんの仕事や夢は大切だとわかってる。En: "I understand that Akira, your work and dreams are important.Ja: でも、たまには顔を見せてほしいの。En: But sometimes, I want you to show your face.Ja: 両親も寂しいし、私も…」その晩、夕飯を囲んで親しい会話が続きました。En: Our parents feel lonely, and so do I..." That evening, intimate conversations continued around the dinner table.Ja: アキラは東京の話をし、ユキは田舎の生活の苦労を語り合いました。En: Akira talked about life in Tokyo, while Yuki shared the hardships of rural life.Ja: 暖かな灯りの下で、心の壁が少しずつ崩れていきました。En: Under the warm light, the emotional walls between them slowly began to crumble.Ja: 食後、ユキはアキラに話しかけました。En: After the meal, Yuki spoke to Akira.Ja: 「たまには私も東京に行ってみたいわ。En: "I would like to visit Tokyo sometimes.Ja: お兄ちゃんの生活を見て、直接話し合えたらいいわね。En: It would be nice to see your life, and we could discuss things directly."Ja: 」その瞬間、アキラは彼女を見つめる目が優しく、頼もしいものとなりました。En: In that instant, Akira's gaze turned gentle and reassuring.Ja: 「もちろんだよ、ユキ。En: "Of course, Yuki.Ja: これからはもっと頻繁に来るし、君も東京に遊びに来るといい。En: I will come more often, and you should visit Tokyo as well."Ja: 」二人は久しぶりの和解と再会の喜びで、心が満たされました。En: Their hearts were filled with the joy of reconciliation and reunion after such a long time.Ja: 外には雪が静かに降り続き、穏やかな冬の夜が二人を優しく包み込んでいました。En: Outside, snow continued to fall quietly, enveloping the two gently on a peaceful winter night.Ja: アキラとユキはそれぞれの道を歩みながらも、いつでも家族という繋がりが心の中に強く残っていることを感じたのでした。En: Akira and Yuki felt a strong sense of their family connection remaining in their hearts as they each continued on their respective paths. Vocabulary Words:grandeur: 雄大さnative: 出身bustle: 生活に追われindescribable: 言葉にならないrekindle: 再び深めるaccompanied: とともにindescribable: 言葉にならないintimate: 親しいreconciliation: 和解reunion: 再会enveloped: 包み込むgaze: 見つめるrelief: 安心感tension: 緊張reassuring: 頼もしいfaint: 微かなbonds: 絆hint: 裏lonely: 寂しいhardships: 苦労dreams: 夢displaying: 誇示してsolace: 安堵momentarily: 一瞬frequent: 頻繁reassuring: 心が頼もしいcrumble: 崩れてwelcoming: 迎え入れるunderstanding: 分かってpain: 苦しみ

Episode 235 - Date Night Done Right - Tips for Rekindling Marital RomanceWhy Date Nights Matter for DadsMarriage doesn't run on autopilot after the diapers and soccer practices pile up. Dads often prioritize provider mode, but romance keeps the foundation solid for your whole family. Studies show couples who date regularly report higher satisfaction and better parenting teamwork, your kids thrive when mom and dad are connected.​Neglect that spark, and resentment builds fast. Think about it: when was your last uninterrupted conversation with your wife that wasn't about bills or bedtime? Date nights rebuild intimacy, reduce stress, and model healthy love for your children. As dads, we're wired to lead here, step up intentionally.​Practical Tips to Make It HappenPlan Ahead Like a Pro: Block the calendar now—swap kids with another dad couple or hire a sitter monthly. No excuses; treat it like a non-negotiable work meeting. Start small: coffee runs if dinners feel daunting.Ditch the Routine: Skip Applebee's every time. Recreate your early dates - picnic in the park, stargazing drive, or dance lesson. Novelty releases dopamine, mimicking those honeymoon vibes.Focus on Her World: Ask open questions about her day, dreams, stresses - not just yours. Listen 80%, talk 20%. Bonus: Compliment non-physical stuff like her patience with the kids.Keep It Low-Pressure: Home dates count, cook together, unplug phones, play her favorite playlist. Physical touch without expectations rebuilds comfort.Follow Through Post-Date: Text the next day recapping a highlight. Momentum matters; one date sparks the next.These aren't fluffy ideas; they're battle-tested from dads who've been there. One listener shared how weekly walks turned their rocky patch around.​Common PitfallsWatch out for fatigue excuses - "I'm too tired after work." Flip it: date nights recharge you. Another trap? Treating it like a kid event - leave parenting talk at home.___https://dadspace.camusic provided by Blue Dot SessionsSong: The Big Ten https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/258270

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Homecoming: Rekindling Family Bonds in Yerushalayim Markets Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-11-25-23-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: השווקים של ירושלים תמיד מלאים חיים.En: The markets of Yerushalayim are always full of life.He: אנשים קונים, מוכרים, וריחות חנוכה אופפים את הרחובות.En: People are buying, selling, and the scents of Chanukah envelop the streets.He: אליאור הולך בין הדוכנים, ראשו מלא זיכרונות מהעבר.En: Elior walks among the stalls, his head filled with memories from the past.He: הוא לא גר בירושלים כבר שנים רבות, והרגש שישיבתו כאן זרה לו.En: He hasn't lived in Yerushalayim for many years, and the feeling of being here is foreign to him.He: בזמן שאליאור עומד מול הדוכן עם סופגניות חמות, הוא רואה את נועה ותמר מתקרבות.En: As Elior stands in front of a stall with hot sufganiyot, he sees Noa and Tamar approaching.He: נועה היא אחותו הצעירה, המעשית והישירה.En: Noa is his younger, practical, and straightforward sister.He: תמר היא בת הדודה המסתורית והכובשת שלהם.En: Tamar is their mysterious and captivating cousin.He: אחרי שהייה ארוכה בחו"ל, גם תמר נמצאת בעיר.En: After a long stay abroad, Tamar is also in the city.He: לפתע, אליאור מרגיש משב רוח קר.En: Suddenly, Elior feels a cold breeze.He: זיכרונות על שנים של ריחוק מהמשפחה עולים בו, יחד עם רגשות אשם ותסכול.En: Memories of years of distance from the family arise in him, along with feelings of guilt and frustration.He: הוא עזב כדי למצוא את עצמו כאמן, אבל עכשיו, כשהוא חזר, הוא חש את המחסור בקשר משפחתי.En: He left to find himself as an artist, but now, upon his return, he feels the lack of family connection.He: נועה, לעומתו, תמיד נשארה קרובה להורים ולמסורת.En: Noa, in contrast, always stayed close to their parents and traditions.He: "אז איך מרגיש לחזור?En: "So how does it feel to be back?"He: " שאלה נועה, כשפנים רציניות מודאגות מביטות בעיניו של אליאור.En: Noa asked, her serious, worried face looking into Elior's eyes.He: "אני מנסה למצוא את מקומי שוב," השיב אליאור, חרד לדבר.En: "I'm trying to find my place again," replied Elior, anxious to speak.He: הוא ידע שיש מתיחות ביניהם ושניהם חווים את השוני ביניהם.En: He knew there was tension between them and that both experienced their differences.He: תמר התבוננה ולרגע הציעה, "אולי כדאי לאפות סופגניות יחד, כמו שעשינו בילדות.En: Tamar observed and suggested for a moment, "Maybe we should bake sufganiyot together, like we did in childhood."He: "זה נתן לאליאור רעיון.En: This gave Elior an idea.He: הוא חישב להציע להם מפגש קטן, לארגן חגיגת חנוכה בשוק.En: He considered proposing a small gathering, organizing a Chanukah celebration in the market.He: הוא צד במבטו את כל היופי שבחג: הריחות, האורות, הצבעים.En: He caught sight of all the beauty in the holiday: the scents, the lights, the colors.He: האירוע באותו ערב היה פשוט וצנוע.En: The event that evening was simple and modest.He: הם התכנסו ליד דוכן מאפים עם כל מה שצריך למנה טובה: סופגניות טריות, לביבות וזהרורי חג.En: They gathered around a pastry stall with everything needed for a good meal: fresh sufganiyot, levivot, and holiday decorations.He: החרדה היתה באוויר, אך כדורי האור והריח החם של הלביבות חיזקו את הרוח.En: There was anxiety in the air, but the balls of light and the warm smell of the levivot lifted the spirit.He: כשהם החלו להדליק את הנרות, משהו השתנה.En: As they began to light the candles, something changed.He: האור הרך, הריח והחום שברו את הקרח.En: The soft light, the scent, and the warmth broke the ice.He: "מרגיש לי כמו הבית," לחשה נועה.En: "It feels like home," whispered Noa.He: הם היו יחד, משפחה.En: They were together, family.He: הם דיברו, צחקו ונזכרו בימים טובים יותר.En: They talked, laughed, and recalled better days.He: אליאור הבין שהקשרים האלה לא תקינים בקלות.En: Elior understood that these connections are not easily mended.He: אבל, הם אפשריים.En: But they are possible.He: הוא סוף סוף חש שייך, ורצה לעשות את דרכו חזרה לקשרים שהוא הזניח.En: He finally felt that he belonged and wanted to make his way back to the relationships he had neglected.He: ההבנה שנפלה עליו היתה כמו האור הניאור בלילה החשוך של חנוכה.En: The realization that dawned upon him was like the new light in the dark night of Chanukah.He: היכולת לתקן, לבקש סליחה ולמצוא את הדרך חזרה למשפחה.En: The ability to mend, to ask for forgiveness, and to find a way back to the family.He: נורה מתוך הלב של אליאור, והתחיל הכל מחדש.En: A light emanated from within Elior's heart, and he began anew. Vocabulary Words:foreign: זרהstall: דוכןbreeze: משב רוחcaptivating: הכובשתenvelop: אופפיםmemories: זיכרונותguilty: רגשות אשםfrustration: תסכולtension: מתיחותanxious: חרדobserved: התבוננהscent: ריחfeeling: רגשdistance: ריחוקlack: מחסורanxiety: חרדהspirit: רוחmodest: צנועlight: אורconnections: קשריםneglected: הזניחforgiveness: סליחהway back: דרך חזרהdawned: נפלהmysterious: מסתוריתpractical: מעשיתstraightforward: ישירהartist: אמןholiday: חגbelonged: שייךBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - French: Rekindling Old Ties: A Parisian Tale of Friendship Rediscovered Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-11-25-23-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Les feuilles dorées tourbillonnaient dans l'air frais de l'automne, dansant au vent comme une peinture vivante.En: The golden leaves swirled in the crisp autumn air, dancing in the wind like a living painting.Fr: Émilie s'assit près de la fenêtre du café historique, le Café de Flore, observant le ballet des passants sur les pavés de Paris.En: Émilie sat by the window of the historic café, the Café de Flore, watching the ballet of passersby on the cobblestones of Paris.Fr: Les conversations feutrées et le tintement des tasses de porcelaine créaient une symphonie agréable autour d'elle.En: The hushed conversations and the clinking of porcelain cups created a pleasant symphony around her.Fr: Émilie était nerveuse.En: Émilie was nervous.Fr: Aujourd'hui, elle retrouvait Julien, son vieil ami, après des années de silence.En: Today, she was meeting Julien, her old friend, after years of silence.Fr: Elle se souvenait de leur amitié, autrefois pleine de rires et de rêves partagés.En: She remembered their friendship, once full of laughter and shared dreams.Fr: Mais les années avaient passé, créant un fossé entre eux.En: But the years had passed, creating a gap between them.Fr: Julien entra, et Émilie sentit un mélange d'excitation et d'appréhension.En: Julien entered, and Émilie felt a mix of excitement and apprehension.Fr: Il avait changé, bien sûr, mais dans son sourire, elle retrouvait le garçon qu'elle avait connu.En: He had changed, of course, but in his smile, she found the boy she used to know.Fr: Ils s'embrassèrent timidement, prenant place à leur table habituelle, avec vue sur la rue animée.En: They timidly embraced, taking their usual table with a view of the lively street.Fr: "Émilie", commença Julien, "tu es restée la même... et Paris aussi, je crois."En: "Émilie," Julien began, "you've stayed the same... and Paris too, I think."Fr: Émilie sourit, mais une inquiétude persistait.En: Émilie smiled, but a concern lingered.Fr: Comment combler les années perdues ?En: How to bridge the lost years?Fr: Comment être honnête sans blesser ?En: How to be honest without hurting?Fr: En attendant leurs cafés, ils parlèrent de tout et de rien.En: While waiting for their coffees, they talked about everything and nothing.Fr: Julien racontait sa vie aux États-Unis, décrivant Thanksgiving, cette fête de la gratitude qui n'avait pas d'équivalent ici.En: Julien recounted his life in the United States, describing Thanksgiving, that festival of gratitude that had no equivalent here.Fr: Émilie l'écoutait, fascinée, mais un peu triste.En: Émilie listened, fascinated, but a bit sad.Fr: Elle réalisait combien leurs vies avaient divergé.En: She realized how their lives had diverged.Fr: Le café épicé arriva, enveloppant la table de son arôme chaleureux.En: The spiced coffee arrived, enveloping the table with its warm aroma.Fr: Émilie se sentit submergée par la nostalgie.En: Émilie felt overwhelmed by nostalgia.Fr: Elle prit une inspiration profonde et décida de parler.En: She took a deep breath and decided to speak.Fr: "Julien, je ne peux pas ignorer ces années de silence.En: "Julien, I can't ignore these years of silence.Fr: J'avais peur que notre amitié ne survive pas."En: I was afraid that our friendship wouldn't survive."Fr: Julien, surpris par sa sincérité, posa sa tasse.En: Julien, surprised by her sincerity, put down his cup.Fr: "Moi aussi, je m'inquiétais," avoua-t-il.En: "I was worried too," he admitted.Fr: "Mais je crois que l'on peut trouver un nouveau chemin.En: "But I believe we can find a new path.Fr: Même à travers la distance."En: Even across the distance."Fr: Ce moment de vérité les rapprocha.En: This moment of truth brought them closer.Fr: La tension se dissipa, remplacée par une compréhension mutuelle.En: The tension dissipated, replaced by a mutual understanding.Fr: Ils parlèrent longuement, partageant des souvenirs et des espoirs pour l'avenir.En: They talked at length, sharing memories and hopes for the future.Fr: Émilie ressentit alors une paix intérieure ; elle comprit que l'amitié véritable peut résister au temps et à la distance.En: Émilie then felt an inner peace; she realized that true friendship can withstand time and distance.Fr: Le soleil déclinait, teintant le café d'un or doux, alors qu'ils sortaient, bras dessus bras dessous.En: The sun was setting, tinting the café with a soft gold as they left, arm in arm.Fr: L'automne parisien, bien que froid, semblait plus chaleureux qu'il ne l'avait été depuis longtemps.En: Parisian autumn, though cold, seemed warmer than it had for a long time.Fr: Pour Émilie, cette journée avait changé quelque chose en elle.En: For Émilie, this day had changed something in her.Fr: Elle avait appris que la peur devait être confrontée et que faire confiance à ceux que l'on aime est la clé pour garder les cœurs unis.En: She had learned that fear must be faced and that trusting those we love is key to keeping hearts united.Fr: Dans la lumière dorée de la fin de journée, Émilie et Julien s'éloignèrent, prêts à écrire un nouveau chapitre de leur amitié.En: In the golden light of the day's end, Émilie and Julien walked away, ready to write a new chapter of their friendship. Vocabulary Words:the leaves: les feuillesgolden: doréescrisp: fraisto swirl: tourbillonnerthe café: le caféthe conversation: la conversationto create: créerthe symphony: la symphoniethe excitement: l'excitationthe apprehension: l'appréhensionthe embrace: l'embrassadethe concern: l'inquiétudethe gap: le fosséthe distance: la distanceto recount: raconterthe aroma: l'arômethe truth: la véritéto dissipate: dissiperthe understanding: la compréhensionto share: partagerto withstand: résisterthe sunset: le déclinthe warmth: la chaleurthe nostalgia: la nostalgieto trust: faire confiancethe fear: la peurthe friend: l'amithe table: la tableto fascinate: fascinerthe hope: l'espoir

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Rekindling Bonds: A Journey Through Time and Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-11-23-08-38-20-hu Story Transcript:Hu: Az őszi nap sugarai gyöngéden csillantak meg a Szegedi Füvészkert tavának vízén.En: The autumn sun's rays delicately glistened on the water of the Szegedi Füvészkert lake.Hu: Az aranyló és vörös levelek lágyan hullottak a földre, mintha táncot járnának a széllel.En: The golden and red leaves gently fell to the ground, as if dancing with the wind.Hu: Áron lassan sétált az ösvényen, cipője alatt halkan ropogtak a lehullott levelek.En: Áron walked slowly on the path, the fallen leaves softly crunching under his shoes.Hu: Egyedül érezte magát a tarka növények között, bár tudta, hogy hamarosan találkozik régi barátaival.En: He felt alone among the colorful plants, although he knew he would soon meet his old friends.Hu: Áron egy kicsit félt a találkozástól.En: Áron was a bit afraid of the meeting.Hu: A középiskola emlékei elmosódtak már, de a szíve mélyén mindig félt azoktól a régi sebekről, amelyekről azt hitte, hogy begyógyultak.En: The memories of high school had blurred, but deep in his heart, he always feared those old wounds that he thought had healed.Hu: Vajon megéri újra kapcsolódni?En: Is it worth reconnecting?Hu: Vagy inkább hagynia kellene nyugodni az emlékeket?En: Or should he let the memories rest?Hu: Ahogy közelebb ért a kijelölt találkozóponthoz, észrevette Emesét, aki lendületesen integetett neki a távolból.En: As he got closer to the designated meeting point, he noticed Emese, who was energetically waving at him from afar.Hu: Mellette Zoltán álldogált, aki kissé elvonultan nézelődött, de barátságosan bólintott felé.En: Beside her stood Zoltán, who looked around somewhat distantly, but nodded at him in a friendly manner.Hu: "Áron!En: "Áron!"Hu: " - kiáltott fel Emese, amikor odaért.En: Emese shouted when he arrived.Hu: "Annyira örülök, hogy itt vagy!En: "I'm so glad you're here!Hu: Nagyon hiányoztál!En: I missed you so much!"Hu: "Áron elmosolyodott.En: Áron smiled.Hu: Emese mindig is optimista volt, mint egy napsugár a felhős égbolton.En: Emese was always optimistic, like a ray of sunshine on a cloudy sky.Hu: "Örülök, hogy találkozunk" - válaszolta Áron kissé bátortalanul.En: "I'm glad to meet you," Áron replied somewhat shyly.Hu: Leültek egy padra a tó partján, ahol a környezet csendje szinte érezhető volt.En: They sat on a bench by the lake, where the silence of the surroundings was almost palpable.Hu: Zoltán megtörte a csendet, ahogy megszólalt, "Milyen furcsa ennyi idő után újra itt lenni.En: Zoltán broke the silence as he spoke, "It's strange to be here again after so long.Hu: De jó látni, hogy ti is ugyanazok vagytok, akiket megismertem.En: But it's good to see that you're still the same people I knew."Hu: "Áron hallgatta a barátait, beszéltek a munkájukról, az életük változásairól, míg ő a saját gondolataiba merült.En: Áron listened to his friends, they talked about their jobs, the changes in their lives, while he was lost in his own thoughts.Hu: Vajon illik még hozzájuk?En: Does he still fit in with them?Hu: A kételyek viharában egyszer csak Emese hangja töltötte be a teret.En: In the storm of doubts, Emese's voice suddenly filled the space.Hu: "Áron, minden rendben van?En: "Áron, is everything alright?"Hu: " - kérdezte, aggódó tekintettel nézve rá.En: she asked, looking at him with a worried expression.Hu: "Nehéz elhinni, hogy annyi év után is itt ülünk" - mondta Áron végül.En: "It's hard to believe that after so many years we're sitting here," Áron finally said.Hu: "Néha nem tudom, érdemes-e feléleszteni a régi kapcsolatokat, vagy jobb, ha hagyjuk őket emlékekké válni.En: "Sometimes I wonder if it's worth rekindling old relationships, or if it's better to let them become memories."Hu: "Zoltán egy kavicsot dobott a tóba, majd így szólt, "A kapcsolataink olyanok, mint ezek a hullámok.En: Zoltán tossed a pebble into the lake and then said, "Our relationships are like these ripples.Hu: Néha eltűnnek, de mindig visszatérhetnek.En: Sometimes they disappear, but they can always return."Hu: "Emese bátorítóan megfogta Áron kezét.En: Emese encouragingly took Áron's hand.Hu: "Mindig itt vagyunk neked, Áron.En: "We'll always be here for you, Áron."Hu: "Áron szívében hirtelen megvilágosodás jelent meg.En: A sudden enlightenment arose in Áron's heart.Hu: Érezte, hogy a régi sebek talán sosem gyógyulnak be teljesen, de a barátságuk értékesebb, mint a múlt fájdalma.En: He felt that the old wounds might never fully heal, but their friendship was more valuable than the pain of the past.Hu: Elhatározta, hogy nyitott lesz a múltból gyorsan felelevenedő érzésekre.En: He decided to be open to the quickly resurfacing feelings from the past.Hu: Amikor elbúcsúztak a kert kapujában, a levelek egy utolsó lendülettel hullottak le a fákról.En: When they said their goodbyes at the garden gate, the leaves fell from the trees with one last flourish.Hu: Áron melegebben mosolygott, mint valaha.En: Áron smiled more warmly than ever.Hu: Tudta, hogy lehetősége van nem csak emlékekként élni a barátságaikat, hanem újraépíteni azokat.En: He knew he had the opportunity to not only live their friendships as memories but to rebuild them.Hu: Vegyes érzésekkel indult el hazafelé, de a szívében béke uralkodott.En: He set off home with mixed feelings, but peace reigned in his heart.Hu: A múlt része volt, de a jövőben is ott lesz Emese és Zoltán, és ez immár elég volt számára.En: The past was a part of him, but Emese and Zoltán would be there in the future too, and that was enough for him. Vocabulary Words:delicately: gyöngédenglisten: csillantakcrunching: ropogtakwounds: sebekrőlreconnecting: kapcsolódnidesignated: kijelöltenergetically: lendületesendistantly: elvonultanpalpable: érezhetőrekindling: felélesztenitossed: dobottpebble: kavicsotripples: hullámokenlightenment: megvilágosodásflourish: lendülettelmixed: vegyesreigned: uralkodottblurry: elmosódtakoptimistic: optimistaexpression: tekintettelemerge: megjelenikrekindle: feléleszteniemerging: felelevenedődoubt: kételyekencouragingly: bátorítóandeparting: elbúcsúztakebb: visszatérhetneksurroundings: környezetpastime: nyugodnidetached: elvonultan

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Fluent Fiction - Korean: Rekindling Bonds at Seoul's Autumn Festival Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-11-20-23-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 서울숲의 가을은 참 아름다웠습니다.En: Autumn in Seoul Forest was truly beautiful.Ko: 온통 주황빛 낙엽이 바람에 흩날리고 공원 곳곳에서 축제의 소리가 들려왔습니다.En: Orange leaves fluttered in the wind, and the sounds of festivals could be heard throughout the park.Ko: 진수는 축제에 오기로 한 자신을 의아해했습니다.En: Jinsu wondered why he had decided to come to the festival.Ko: 그는 친구들과의 관계가 예전 같지 않았지만, 다시 이어질 수 있다는 희망을 품고 있었습니다.En: His relationships with friends weren't as they used to be, but he held hope that they could rekindle.Ko: 진수는 사무실에서 열심히 일하는 사람이었습니다.En: Jinsu was someone who worked hard in the office.Ko: 그는 하루가 끝나면 피곤함에 집으로 곧장 향하는 경우가 많았습니다.En: Often, he would head straight home from work, exhausted.Ko: 때문에 친구들과의 만남이 점점 줄어들었습니다.En: As a result, his meetings with friends became less frequent.Ko: 그리고 오늘, 그는 그 감정의 거리감을 좁히고 싶어 서울숲의 가을 축제를 찾아왔습니다.En: Today, he wanted to close the emotional distance and came to the autumn festival at Seoul Forest.Ko: 처음에는 혼자 걷기만 했습니다.En: At first, he just walked alone.Ko: 사람들은 커다란 호박을 나르거나, 향긋한 군밤을 먹으며 즐거워했습니다.En: People were happily carrying large pumpkins and eating fragrant roasted chestnuts.Ko: 진수는 이런 분위기가 어색했습니다.En: Jinsu felt awkward in this atmosphere.Ko: 하지만 그는 그곳에 오는 사람들을 바라보며 친구들이 올 수 있길 희망했습니다.En: But as he watched the people coming to the festival, he hoped his friends would show up.Ko: 갑자기 무리 사이에서 낯익은 얼굴들이 보였습니다.En: Suddenly, he saw familiar faces in the crowd.Ko: 민지와 태연이었습니다.En: It was Minji and Taeyeon.Ko: 진수는 멀리서 그들을 보며 망설였습니다.En: Jinsu hesitated as he watched them from a distance.Ko: ‘혹시 나를 반가워하지 않으면 어쩌지?'En: 'What if they're not happy to see me?'Ko: 그의 마음은 가능성과 두려움 사이에서 갈팡질팡했습니다.En: His mind wavered between possibilities and fear.Ko: 그러나 곧 그는 스스로에게 용기를 냈습니다.En: However, he soon gathered courage.Ko: 오랜만에 만나는 친구들에게 다가가 보자고 마음먹었습니다.En: He decided to approach his long-time friends.Ko: 진수는 천천히 그들 쪽으로 걸어갔습니다.En: Jinsu walked slowly towards them.Ko: 그때, 민지가 먼저 그를 발견하고 환하게 웃으며 손을 흔들었습니다.En: At that moment, Minji spotted him first, smiling brightly and waving.Ko: "진수야, 여기야!"En: "Hey, Jinsu! Over here!"Ko: 친구들과의 다정한 인사는 마치 시간이 흐르지 않았던 것처럼 자연스러웠습니다.En: The warm greeting with friends felt as natural as if no time had passed.Ko: 그들은 함께 공원의 여러 활동을 즐겼고, 낙엽을 밟으며 옛 추억을 이야기했습니다.En: They enjoyed various activities in the park together, and as they walked over the fallen leaves, they reminisced about old memories.Ko: 진수는 이러한 따뜻함이 오랫동안 그리웠음을 느꼈습니다.En: Jinsu realized how much he had missed this warmth.Ko: 그날 밤, 진수는 미소를 띠며 집으로 돌아갔습니다.En: That night, Jinsu returned home with a smile.Ko: 그는 친구들과의 관계를 다시 이어갈 수 있다는 확신을 얻었습니다.En: He felt assured that he could reconnect with his friends.Ko: 그리고 그 순간, 그는 관계의 소중함과 이니셔티브의 힘을 알게 되었습니다.En: In that moment, he understood the value of relationships and the power of initiative.Ko: 혼자서 공원에 올 결정을 했던 자신이 자랑스러웠습니다.En: He was proud of himself for deciding to come to the park alone.Ko: 서울숲의 가을은 끝나가고 있었지만, 진수의 마음엔 새롭게 시작된 따뜻한 우정의 계절이 찾아왔습니다.En: Though autumn was ending in Seoul Forest, Jinsu's heart welcomed a new season of warm friendship. Vocabulary Words:fluttered: 흩날리고rekindle: 다시 이어질exhausted: 피곤함frequency: 빈도emotional distance: 감정의 거리감fragrant: 향긋한awkward: 어색hesitated: 망설였습니다wavered: 갈팡질팡했습니다initiative: 이니셔티브value: 소중함approach: 다가가familiar: 낯익은gathered courage: 스스로에게 용기를 냈습니다crowd: 무리reminisce: 추억을 이야기했습니다assured: 확신을 얻었습니다welcomed: 찾아왔습니다greeting: 인사relationships: 관계spotted: 발견하고wavering: 갈팡질팡carrying: 나르거나realized: 느꼈습니다reconnect: 다시 이어갈hesitate: 망설였습니다profound: 깊은ensued: 이어졌다emphasize: 강조하다approached: 다가갔습니다

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Rekindling Old Bonds: A Tea House Reunion Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-11-17-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 杭州市的一个秋日早晨，空气中弥漫着淡淡的桂花香。En: On an autumn morning in Hangzhou, the air was filled with a faint scent of osmanthus.Zh: 知浩走进一个古色古香的茶馆，名叫“竹韵茶舍”。En: Zhi Hao walked into a tea house with an ancient charm, named "Zhuyun Teahouse".Zh: 茶馆里，阳光透过大窗洒进来，为地板铺上了一层金色的光辉。En: Inside the teahouse, sunlight streamed through the large windows, laying a golden sheen on the floor.Zh: 四周是精美的木雕和挂在墙上的山水画，透露着浓浓的江南韵味。En: Around were exquisite wood carvings and landscape paintings hanging on the walls, exuding a strong Jiangnan style.Zh: 今天是光棍节，知浩约了梅秀和春桃见面。En: Today was Singles' Day, and Zhi Hao arranged to meet with Mei Xiu and Chun Tao.Zh: 他有些紧张，因为他已经很久没有见到他们了。En: He was a bit nervous because he hadn't seen them in a long time.Zh: 知浩是一名成功的商业分析师，但他总觉得自己生活中缺少一些东西。En: Zhi Hao was a successful business analyst, but he always felt that something was missing in his life.Zh: 工作占据了他的大部分时间，让他失去了与朋友们的联络。En: Work occupied most of his time, causing him to lose contact with his friends.Zh: 梅秀是一个热爱自由、追求艺术灵感的画家。En: Mei Xiu was a painter who loved freedom and pursued artistic inspiration.Zh: 她坐在窗边，一边喝茶，一边观察窗外五彩缤纷的秋叶。En: She sat by the window, sipping tea and observing the colorful autumn leaves outside.Zh: 春桃则是个务实的老师，忙于事业，也期待着个人生活的安定。En: Chun Tao, on the other hand, was a pragmatic teacher, busy with her career but also yearning for stability in her personal life.Zh: 三个人在大学时是无话不谈的好友，但自从毕业后，联系便少了。En: The three were inseparable friends in college, but since graduation, they had drifted apart.Zh: 知浩走到他们的桌边坐下，目光扫过两位老友，心中有些许不安。En: Zhi Hao sat down at their table, his eyes sweeping over his two old friends, feeling a bit uneasy.Zh: 他开口道：“好久不见，你们最近怎么样？En: He began, "Long time no see, how have you two been lately?"Zh: ”梅秀微笑着说：“我最近画了很多画，有些找到了买家，还不错。En: Mei Xiu smiled and said, "I've painted a lot recently, and some have even found buyers, which is great."Zh: ”春桃点点头，补充道：“而我，总觉得时光飞逝，工作很忙，但生活还是要有朋友陪伴的。En: Chun Tao nodded and added, "I often feel time flies; work is busy, but life needs friends to share it with."Zh: ”茶香四溢，话题渐渐展开。En: The aroma of tea filled the air, and their conversation gradually unfolded.Zh: 知浩倾诉了他内心的想法，谈到他的孤独和想要重新建立友谊的愿望。En: Zhi Hao poured out his thoughts, discussing his loneliness and his desire to rebuild their friendship.Zh: 起初，他担心这会不会让大家感到突兀，但他要面对自己的恐惧。En: Initially, he was worried this might seem abrupt, but he wanted to face his fears.Zh: 梅秀拍拍知浩的肩膀，温柔说道：“我们都是朋友，不管多久不见，都是老朋友。En: Mei Xiu gently patted Zhi Hao's shoulder and said warmly, "We are friends, no matter how long we haven't seen each other, we're always old friends."Zh: ”春桃也露出理解的微笑：“对，我们应该多聚聚，这样彼此的生活都会更有趣。En: Chun Tao also gave a knowing smile, "Yes, we should meet more often; it will make our lives much more interesting."Zh: ”在这个喧嚣的城市里，他们在茶香中找到了那份久违的宁静和真诚。En: In this bustling city, they found a long-lost tranquility and sincerity in the aroma of tea.Zh: 不知不觉，太阳快要落山，金黄的阳光透过玻璃窗洒在他们身上。En: Unknowingly, the sun was about to set, and the golden sunlight spilled through the glass onto them.Zh: 知浩心里的重担卸下，仿佛阳光抚平他的忧虑。En: The burden in Zhi Hao's heart was lifted, as if the sunlight had smoothed his worries.Zh: 最终，他们约定以后每个光棍节都要聚在一起，无论多忙，都要为对方而停下脚步。En: In the end, they agreed to reunite every Singles' Day from now on, no matter how busy they were, to stop for each other.Zh: 知浩的心中仿佛燃起了新的希望。En: Zhi Hao's heart ignited with new hope.Zh: 他意识到，工作固然重要，但温暖的友情才是他心中不可或缺的一部分。En: He realized that while work is important, warm friendships are an indispensable part of his heart.Zh: 这样一个温馨的午后，他们在茶馆中彼此依偎，重续旧日的情谊，又为未来的相聚埋下了伏笔。En: On such a warm afternoon, they nestled together in the teahouse, renewing their past friendships and laying the groundwork for future gatherings.Zh: 知浩微笑着望向窗外，秋叶如金，飘然不动，仿佛这个友情的新开始。En: Zhi Hao smiled as he looked out the window, the autumn leaves golden and motionless, like a new beginning for this friendship. Vocabulary Words:faint: 淡淡osmanthus: 桂花ancient: 古色古香charm: 韵味uneasy: 不安exquisite: 精美carvings: 木雕landscape: 山水pragmatic: 务实inseparable: 无话不谈intricate: 精致insecurities: 不安全感pursued: 追求inspiration: 灵感drifted: 漂流aroma: 香气abrupt: 突兀sincerity: 真诚tranquility: 宁静yearning: 期待enchanted: 着迷unfolded: 展开bustling: 喧嚣indispensable: 不可或缺scent: 香味streamed: 洒进来illuminated: 照亮surplus: 富余harmonious: 和谐tinge: 色调

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Rekindling Bonds: A Family Reunion at Hősök tere Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-11-16-23-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A Hősök terén az őszi napfény finoman szűrődött át a lombkoronán.En: At Hősök tere, the autumn sunlight gently filtered through the canopy.Hu: A levelek aranyszínű táncot jártak a szélben, és az emberek, akik körülöttük sétáltak, csodálattal nézték a történelem emlékeit.En: The leaves danced a golden dance in the wind, and the people walking around them looked at the memories of history with admiration.Hu: Tizenegy órakor Dániel a tér közepén állt, izgalommal vegyes szorongással a gyomrában.En: At eleven o'clock, Dániel stood in the middle of the square, with a mixture of excitement and anxiety in his stomach.Hu: Ő volt a legidősebb testvér, és bár sok minden másképp alakult, mint ahogy eltervezte, hitt a család erejében.En: He was the oldest sibling, and although many things turned out differently than planned, he believed in the strength of family.Hu: Zsuzsa kicsit félénken közeledett.En: Zsuzsa approached a bit shyly.Hu: Sokat gondolkodott mielőtt eljött ide.En: She had thought a lot before coming here.Hu: A hosszú évek alatt megkeményedett a szíve, de most enyhe reménye ébredt arra, hogy talán újra összetartozhatnak mint rég.En: Over the long years, her heart had hardened, but now a slight hope arose that they might belong together again as before.Hu: Ahogy meglátta Dániel ismerős alakját a szobrok előtt, halvány mosolyra húzta a száját.En: As she saw Dániel's familiar figure in front of the statues, a faint smile appeared on her face.Hu: Gergely lemaradt mögöttük.En: Gergely lagged behind them.Hu: Kezében egy notesz, megannyi régi történettel és keserűséggel.En: In his hand, a notebook with numerous old stories and bitterness.Hu: Nem akart idejönni, de valami mégis hajtotta.En: He didn't want to come here, but something still drove him.Hu: Az időjárás tökéletes őszi napot varázsolt köréjük, de belül még mindig a sérelmek másfél évtizedes árnyaira koncentrált.En: The weather conjured a perfect autumn day around them, but inside he still focused on the shadows of grievances from fifteen years past.Hu: Ahogy körülvette őket a Hősök tere szépsége, Dániel összeszedte a bátorságát.En: As the beauty of Hősök tere surrounded them, Dániel gathered his courage.Hu: “Örülök, hogy mind eljöttetek.En: "I'm glad you all came.Hu: Tudom, hogy nehéz volt mindenkinek,” kezdte el, Zsuzsára és Gergelyre nézve felváltva.En: I know it was hard for everyone," he began, looking alternately at Zsuzsa and Gergely.Hu: Zsuzsa bólintott, míg Gergely csak hallgatott.En: Zsuzsa nodded, while Gergely just listened.Hu: “Mind kihagytunk annyi évet egymás életéből.En: "We've missed so many years of each other's lives.Hu: Annyi mindent félreértettünk.En: We misunderstood so much."Hu: ” Dániel hangja halk volt, de határozott.En: Dániel's voice was quiet but firm.Hu: A múltra célzottan nézett, majd közös képeket vett elő.En: He looked pointedly at the past and then brought out some shared pictures.Hu: “Nézzétek meg, mennyire boldogok voltunk!En: "Look at how happy we were!"Hu: ” mutatott egy régi fotóra.En: he said, showing an old photo.Hu: Zsuzsa közelebb ment, megérintette a képet.En: Zsuzsa moved closer and touched the picture.Hu: Egy könnycsepp jelent meg szeme sarkában.En: A tear appeared at the corner of her eye.Hu: Gergely némán figyelt.En: Gergely silently watched.Hu: Mintha ő is látta volna, mennyi mindent elveszítettek az időben.En: As if he, too, could see how much they had lost over time.Hu: De a dacot még nem adta fel.En: But he had not yet given up the defiance.Hu: “Miért kellett ennek így lennie?En: "Why did it have to be this way?"Hu: ” kérdezte hirtelen.En: he suddenly asked.Hu: Dániel mélyen sóhajtott.En: Dániel sighed deeply.Hu: “Mind hibáztunk.En: "We all made mistakes.Hu: De most itt vagyunk, és ez számít,” felelte őszintén.En: But now we're here, and that's what matters," he replied honestly.Hu: Az őszinte szavak, a hely varázsa, és a kinti hideg frissítő levegő mind hozzájárultak ahhoz, hogy a feszültség lassan oldódni kezdett.En: The sincere words, the magic of the place, and the refreshing cold outside air all contributed to the tension slowly beginning to dissolve.Hu: Igen, sokáig tartott, de a beszélgetés nyomán felülemelkedtek a régi sérelmeken.En: Yes, it took a long time, but through conversation, they rose above old grievances.Hu: Lépésről-lépésre építkeztek újra.En: Step by step, they rebuilt.Hu: Délután, amikor elbúcsúztak egymástól, a szívük könnyebb volt.En: In the afternoon, when they said goodbye to each other, their hearts were lighter.Hu: Dániel és Zsuzsa abban az ígéretben egyeztek meg, hogy találkozni fognak Gergellyel is, hogy a jövőben több időt töltsenek együtt.En: Dániel and Zsuzsa agreed on the promise to meet with Gergely too, to spend more time together in the future.Hu: Bár az első találkozás nem hozta azonnali megváltást, a családi kötelék újra megcsillant reménnyel.En: Although the first meeting did not bring immediate redemption, the family bond glimmered anew with hope.Hu: Dániel hitte, hogy a jövőben lesz idejük jobbá tenni mindent, amit az idő szétszakított.En: Dániel believed that in the future, they would have time to make everything better that time had torn apart. Vocabulary Words:canopy: lombkoronaadmiration: csodálatexcitement: izgalomanxiety: szorongáshardened: megkeményedettfamiliar: ismerősbitterness: keserűséggrievances: sérelmekconjured: varázsoltdefiance: dacsigh: sóhajtsincere: őszintemagic: varázstension: feszültségdissolve: oldódikredemption: megváltásglimmered: megszillanttear apart: szétszakíthistory: történelemsiblings: testvérekfigure: alakshadows: árnyakcourage: bátorságpointedly: célzottanpicture: képtear: könnycseppalternately: felváltvaheart: szívpromise: ígéretbelonged: összetartozott

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Fluent Fiction - Hindi: A Diwali Reunion: Rekindling Family Bonds Under the Lamps Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-11-12-23-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: आकाश में संध्या का सूरज धीरे-धीरे ढल रहा था।En: The evening sun was slowly setting in the sky.Hi: बड़े से घर के बाहर रंगीन फूलों और प्रकाशमान दीयों की सजावट हो चुकी थी।En: Outside the large house, colorful flowers and illuminating lamps had been arranged for decoration.Hi: यह परिवार का विशाल घर था, जहाँ हर कोने में खुशबूदार लड्डू और मिष्ठानों की महक फैली हुई थी।En: This was the family's grand home, where every corner was filled with the aroma of fragrant laddus and sweets.Hi: हर कोई व्यस्त था - कभी किसी की हंसी में सजीवता थी तो कभी पूजा की तैयारियों में एक अद्वितीय उत्साह।En: Everyone was busy—sometimes in lively laughter and at other times in the unique enthusiasm of preparations for the puja.Hi: आरव ने घर के प्रवेश द्वार पर कदम रखा।En: Aarav stepped onto the threshold of the house.Hi: यह घर हमेशा उसे आकर्षित करता था, लेकिन आज वह थोड़ा संकोच में था।En: This house always attracted him, but today he was a little hesitant.Hi: हर दीवार जैसे उस के बचपन की कहानियों को दोहरा रही थी।En: Every wall seemed to echo the stories of his childhood.Hi: लेकिन आज का उसका वापसी केवल दीवाली का त्योहार मनाने तक सीमित नहीं थी।En: But his return today was not just limited to celebrating the Diwali festival.Hi: यह परिवार के साथ पुरानी यादों को फिर से ताजा करने का समय भी था।En: It was also a time to refresh old memories with the family.Hi: आरव का उद्देश्य था अपने चचेरे भाई रोहन के साथ पुराने तनाव को मिटाना।En: Aarav's aim was to resolve old tensions with his cousin Rohan.Hi: उनके बीच हुए गलतफहमी को उसने दूर करने का निश्चय किया।En: He had resolved to clear up the misunderstandings between them.Hi: आरव की मौजूदगी परिवार को कहीं न कहीं ठंडक की तरह प्रतीत हो रही थी।En: Aarav's presence seemed like a breath of fresh air for the family.Hi: लोगों की निगाहों में उसने इसे महसूस किया, लेकिन अपने विचारों को साफ करने का अभी सही समय नहीं था।En: He felt it in people's gazes, but it was not yet the right time to express his thoughts clearly.Hi: घर चमक रहा था, हर तरफ मिठाइयाँ और हंसी-खुशी की बातें हो रही थीं।En: The house was glowing, and everywhere there were sweets and conversations filled with joy and laughter.Hi: लेकिन आरव का ध्यान केवल रोहन पर केंद्रित था।En: But Aarav's focus was solely on Rohan.Hi: आरव ने मौका पाकर रोहन के पास जाने का निश्चय किया।En: Aarav decided to seize the opportunity to approach Rohan.Hi: उसने हल्की मुस्कान के साथ पहल की और रोहन के पास जाकर कहा, "चलो, दीयों को जलाते हैं।En: With a gentle smile, he made the first move and went up to Rohan, saying, "Come, let's light the lamps."Hi: "रोहन ने भी आरव की ओर एक मित्रवत मुस्कान फेंकी।En: Rohan also threw a friendly smile back at Aarav.Hi: आरव और रोहन ने दीयों में तेल भरा, बत्तियाँ लगाईं और उन्हें जलाने की तैयारी करने लगे।En: Together, Aarav and Rohan filled the lamps with oil, inserted the wicks, and began preparing to light them.Hi: इसी दौरान, आरव ने धीरे से उस पुरानी गलतफहमी का जिक्र किया।En: During this time, Aarav softly brought up the old misunderstanding.Hi: रोहन यह सुनकर मुस्कुराया और बोला, "भाई, वह सब बीती बात है।En: Hearing this, Rohan smiled and said, "Brother, that's all in the past.Hi: हमारे बीच की बाधाएं हम खुद ही बना लेते हैं।En: The barriers between us are what we create ourselves."Hi: "दोनों का हृदय खुला।En: Their hearts opened.Hi: वे हंसे, बात की, और जैसे ही दुबारा दीयों को जलाने में लगे, उनके बीच के फासले ऐसे पिघल गए जैसे मोम पिघलता है।En: They laughed, talked, and as they engaged in lighting the lamps again, the distances between them melted away like wax.Hi: हर एक जलता हुआ दीया उनके रिश्ते को एक नई रोशनी दे रहा था।En: Each burning lamp was giving their relationship a new light.Hi: आरव ने जब सारे परिवार को इस उमंग में देखा, तो उसका दिल भी ऐसा ही सहज और आनंदित हो गया।En: When Aarav saw the whole family in this spirit, his heart also filled with ease and joy.Hi: उसने अपने परिवार के सहारे को पहचाना और खुशी के पलों को घर के बाकी लोगों के साथ साझा किया।En: He recognized the support of his family and shared these happy moments with the others.Hi: अब घर की रंगीन और खुशहाल दीवारों के बीच आरव भी पूरी तरह से अपने परिवार से जुड़ चुका था।En: Now, among the colorful and cheerful walls of the house, Aarav had fully reconnected with his family.Hi: दीवाली की रात को पूरा परिवार जब एकत्रित होकर हंसी मजाक करने लगा, तो आरव ने भी खुलकर अपनी आवाज में हिस्सा लिया।En: On Diwali night, when the whole family gathered to joke and laugh, Aarav also freely joined in with his voice.Hi: वह अब परिवार से जुड़ा महसूस कर रहा था।En: He now felt connected to the family.Hi: वह जान चुका था कि परिवार में खटास भी हो सकती है, लेकिन प्रेम की मिठास उन सारी खटास को भुला सकती है।En: He realized that while there can be bitterness in a family, the sweetness of love can erase all bitterness.Hi: अब उसे एहसास हुआ कि यही उसका असली घर है।En: Now he understood that this is his true home. Vocabulary Words:setting: ढल रहा थाilluminating: प्रकाशमानfragrant: खुशबूदारhesitant: संकोचthreshold: प्रवेश द्वारresolve: मिटानाmisunderstandings: गलतफहमीenthusiasm: उत्साहthreshold: सीमाrefresh: ताजा करनेaroma: महकlively: सजीवseize: फायदा उठानाpreparations: तैयारियोंbarriers: बाधाएंrecognize: पहचानाopportunity: मौकाhesitant: संकोचdistances: फासलेmelted: पिघल गएthreshold: सीमाunique: अद्वितीयgathered: एकत्रितspirit: उमंगenthusiasm: उत्साहfragrance: खुशबूmemories: यादोंopportunity: अवसरconnected: जुड़ाrecognize: पहचाना

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Rekindling Bonds: An Autumn Reunion in Vigelandsparken Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-11-10-08-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Under en klar novemberhimmel skinte Vigelandsparken i Oslo som et mesterverk av skulpturer og frodige høstfarger.En: Under a clear November sky, Vigelandsparken in Oslo shone like a masterpiece of sculptures and lush autumn colors.No: Trærne langs gangstiene sto i brann med røde, oransje og gule blader.En: The trees along the pathways were ablaze with red, orange, and yellow leaves.No: Parken var stille bortsett fra den svake raslingen av blader i vinden.En: The park was quiet except for the faint rustling of leaves in the wind.No: Katrine, Elias, og Sigrid gikk sammen langs stiene, med føttene som knaste over de fallne bladene.En: Katrine, Elias, and Sigrid walked together along the paths, their feet crunching over the fallen leaves.No: Det hadde gått lang tid siden de var samlet.En: It had been a long time since they were gathered.No: Elias hadde nettopp flyttet tilbake til Norge etter år i utlandet.En: Elias had just moved back to Norway after years abroad.No: Katrine, eldste søsteren, hadde alltid vært familien sammen, men hun kjente den voksende avstanden mellom søsknene sine.En: Katrine, the eldest sister, had always been the one to bring the family together, but she felt the growing distance between her siblings.No: Katrine stoppet ved en stor skulptur.En: Katrine stopped by a large sculpture.No: Hun vendte seg mot de andre, følte vekten av det hun måtte si.En: She turned to the others, feeling the weight of what she needed to say.No: "Jeg vet at vi har vært langt fra hverandre.En: "I know we've been far from each other.No: Jeg vil at vi skal være nærmere igjen.En: I want us to be closer again."No: "Elias så på henne med et lite smil.En: Elias looked at her with a small smile.No: "Det er ikke lett å komme hjem.En: "It's not easy coming home.No: Alt føles annerledes," sa han.En: Everything feels different," he said.No: Sigrid, som gikk litt bak de andre, så ned.En: Sigrid, who walked a little behind the others, looked down.No: Hun hadde mye hun måtte si, men fryktet hva som kunne komme ut.En: She had much she needed to say but feared what might come out.No: Hun husket gamle krangler, usagte ord.En: She remembered old arguments, unspoken words.No: De nådde høydepunktet i parken, med en utsikt som tok pusten fra dem.En: They reached the highlight of the park, with a view that took their breath away.No: Skulpturene her framviste et stort spekter av menneskelige følelser.En: The sculptures here displayed a wide range of human emotions.No: Katrine tok et dypt pust.En: Katrine took a deep breath.No: "Jeg vil si unnskyld," sa hun bestemt.En: "I want to apologize," she said firmly.No: "Jeg har kanskje lagt press på oss alle.En: "I might have put pressure on all of us."No: "Elias nikket og svarte, "Jeg måtte dra vekk for å finne mine egne bein.En: Elias nodded and replied, "I had to get away to find my own footing.No: Men jeg savnet dere.En: But I missed you all."No: "Sigrid tørket en tåre fra øyekroken.En: Sigrid wiped a tear from the corner of her eye.No: "Jeg angret på mange ting jeg aldri sa.En: "I regretted many things I never said.No: Det er vanskelig å åpne seg.En: It's hard to open up."No: "De omfavnet hverandre ved siden av en skulptur som viste en familie.En: They embraced next to a sculpture depicting a family.No: Det var en intens og vakker øyeblikk.En: It was an intense and beautiful moment.No: Da de slapp taket, føltes det lettere, som om byrdene hadde lettet fra skuldrene.En: When they let go, it felt lighter, as if the burdens had lifted from their shoulders.No: De begynte å gå tilbake gjennom parken, med hjertene fylt med ny forståelse.En: They began to walk back through the park, their hearts filled with new understanding.No: Katrine smilte, hun forsto nå at å være svak ikke var en svakhet.En: Katrine smiled, realizing now that being vulnerable was not a weakness.No: Det åpnet nye dører til forbindelse.En: It opened new doors to connection.No: De lovte hverandre å holde kontakten oftere, denne gangen med en virkelig ønske om å bevare familiebåndet.En: They promised each other to keep in touch more often, this time with a genuine desire to maintain the family bond.No: Høstsolen skinte over dem da de forlot parken, klare for en ny start sammen.En: The autumn sun shone over them as they left the park, ready for a new beginning together. Vocabulary Words:masterpiece: mesterverkluminous: frodigeablaze: i brannrustling: raslingencrunching: knastepathways: gangstieneabroad: utlandeteldest: eldstesiblings: søsknenesculpture: skulpturfooting: beintear: tåredepicting: vistevulnerable: svakgenuine: virkeligmaintain: bevarebreeze: vindenautumn: høsthighlight: høydepunktetemotions: følelserapologize: unnskyldpressure: pressregret: angretburdens: byrdeneembrace: omfavnetintense: intenshearts: hjerteneconnection: forbindelsepromise: lovtebeginning: start

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Rekindling Bonds: A Sibling Reunion Amidst Autumn Splendor Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-11-09-08-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Frogner Parkens trær skinte i alle høstens farger.En: The trees in Frogner Parken shone in all the colors of autumn.No: Løvet var gyllent og rødt, luften var frisk.En: The foliage was golden and red, the air was fresh.No: I dag skulle Sigrid treffe sin bror Emil, etter mange år fra hverandre.En: Today Sigrid was going to meet her brother Emil, after many years apart.No: De pleide å leke her som barn, løpe langs de brede gangstiene, se på Vigelands skulpturer.En: They used to play here as children, running along the wide pathways, looking at Vigeland's sculptures.No: Sigrid sto ved en av parkens kjente skulpturer og ventet.En: Sigrid stood by one of the park's famous sculptures and waited.No: Hun var nervøs.En: She was nervous.No: Hun visste at Emil hadde forandret seg.En: She knew that Emil had changed.No: Han hadde reist rundt i verden, levd et liv fylt med eventyr og frihet.En: He had traveled around the world, lived a life filled with adventure and freedom.No: Nå var han en annen enn gutten hun husket.En: Now he was different from the boy she remembered.No: Hun trakk pusten dypt og så Emil komme gående mot henne.En: She took a deep breath and saw Emil walking toward her.No: Emil hadde samme smil, men øynene så mer voksne ut.En: Emil had the same smile, but his eyes looked more mature.No: "Hei, Sigrid," sa han.En: "Hi, Sigrid," he said.No: Stemmen hans var varm, men han holdt litt avstand.En: His voice was warm, but he kept a bit of distance.No: "Hei, Emil," svarte Sigrid og ga ham en klem.En: "Hi, Emil," replied Sigrid and gave him a hug.No: De begynte å gå langs alléen.En: They began to walk along the avenue.No: Sigrid snakket om familien hjemme.En: Sigrid talked about the family at home.No: Hun fortalte om den kommende samlingen hun håpet han ville delta på.En: She mentioned the upcoming gathering she hoped he would attend.No: Emil nølte, stanset og så på skulpturene.En: Emil hesitated, stopped, and looked at the sculptures.No: "Hva hvis jeg ikke passer inn lenger?" spurte han lavt.En: "What if I don't fit in anymore?" he asked softly.No: Det var først da Sigrid forsto hvor usikker han var.En: It was then that Sigrid realized how uncertain he was.No: De stoppet ved Sinnataggen, en skulptur som alltid hadde fått dem til å le da de små.En: They stopped at Sinnataggen, a sculpture that had always made them laugh as kids.No: Sigrid smilte, "Husker du da vi løp rundt her og lekte at vi var skulpturene?"En: Sigrid smiled, "Remember when we ran around here pretending to be the sculptures?"No: Emil lo. En ekte latter som fikk ham til å slappe av.En: Emil laughed, a genuine laugh that helped him relax.No: "Ja, det var fine tider," sa han.En: "Yes, those were good times," he said.No: Sigrid tok en sjanse.En: Sigrid took a chance.No: "Ting har forandret seg, men familien vår elsker deg for den du er, alltid," sa hun rolig.En: "Things have changed, but our family loves you for who you are, always," she said calmly.No: Emil sukket og så henne inn i øynene.En: Emil sighed and looked her in the eyes.No: Han visste at hun hadde rett.En: He knew she was right.No: Kvelden begynte å senke seg over parken.En: The evening began to descend over the park.No: "Jeg har savnet dette, savnet deg," innrømmet Emil.En: "I've missed this, missed you," admitted Emil.No: Sigrid rørte ved armen hans.En: Sigrid touched his arm.No: "Jeg har savnet deg også, bror," sa hun mildt.En: "I've missed you too, brother," she said gently.No: De bestemte seg for å sette seg ned på en benk.En: They decided to sit on a bench.No: De pratet om gamle minner, lo og delte historier fra de siste årene.En: They talked about old memories, laughed, and shared stories from the past years.No: Den kjølige luften brakte dem nærmere.En: The cool air brought them closer.No: Da de reiste seg for å gå, sa Emil, "Jeg kommer til samlingen.En: When they stood up to leave, Emil said, "I'll come to the gathering.No: Du har rett, det er på tide." Han smilte, og det fylte Sigrid med glede.En: You're right, it's time." He smiled, and it filled Sigrid with joy.No: Sigrid og Emil gikk ut av parken.En: Sigrid and Emil walked out of the park.No: De følte seg nærmere enn før.En: They felt closer than before.No: Med høstløvet som falt rundt dem, visste de at familien alltid ville være et sted de kunne vende tilbake til.En: With the autumn leaves falling around them, they knew that family would always be a place they could return to.No: De hadde forstått hverandre bedre, og Sigrid hadde lært å gi Emil rom til å være seg selv.En: They had understood each other better, and Sigrid had learned to give Emil space to be himself.No: Samtidig hadde Emil funnet motet til å bidra til fellesskapet i familien igjen.En: At the same time, Emil had found the courage to contribute to the family's community again. Vocabulary Words:foliage: løvdescend: senkegathering: samlingavenue: alléhesitate: nølemature: voksenpretending: lektegenuine: ektecourage: motcommunity: fellesskapbrother: brornervous: nervøsfreedom: frihetadventure: eventyrair: luftsmile: smilpathways: gangstiershone: skinteinfamous: kjentebreathe: pusteuncertain: usikkerupcoming: kommendeautumn: høstgather: samlewaited: ventetshared: deltehug: klemmissed: savnetunderstood: forstoadmit: innrømme

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Fluent Fiction - French: Rekindling Bonds: A Reunion on Nice's Golden Shore Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-11-07-08-38-20-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Le soleil se couche sur Nice, laissant des rayons dorés colorer les vagues de la Méditerranée.En: The sun sets over Nice, casting golden rays that color the waves of the Mediterranean.Fr: Les palmiers dansent doucement sur le rythme de la brise automnale.En: The palm trees gently dance to the rhythm of the autumn breeze.Fr: Aujourd'hui, la Promenade des Anglais est le théâtre d'une réunion de famille particulière.En: Today, the Promenade des Anglais is the scene of a special family reunion.Fr: Mathieu marche, les mains dans les poches, contemplant l'horizon.En: Mathieu walks with his hands in his pockets, contemplating the horizon.Fr: Cette rencontre est importante pour lui.En: This meeting is important for him.Fr: Mathieu se sent distant depuis quelque temps.En: Mathieu has felt distant for some time.Fr: Les années ont apporté avec elles des malentendus et des disputes.En: The years have brought misunderstandings and disputes.Fr: Mais aujourd'hui, il est décidé à changer cela.En: But today, he is determined to change that.Fr: Sa sœur, Chloé, l'a invité à passer le week-end avec elle et sa fille Élodie.En: His sister, Chloé, has invited him to spend the weekend with her and her daughter Élodie.Fr: C'est un moment parfait.En: It is a perfect moment.Fr: Le 11 novembre, le jour de l'Armistice, leur offre une parenthèse de paix et de réflexion.En: November 11th, l'Armistice Day, offers them a respite for peace and reflection.Fr: En arrivant au point de rendez-vous, Mathieu aperçoit Élodie qui court vers lui.En: Upon arriving at the meeting point, Mathieu sees Élodie running towards him.Fr: Elle a sept ans, des yeux pétillants de joie, et elle crie : "Tonton !"En: She is seven years old, with eyes sparkling with joy, and she shouts, "Tonton!"Fr: Mathieu la serre dans ses bras.En: Mathieu holds her in his arms.Fr: Elle est le lien précieux qui l'unit à sa famille.En: She is the precious link that unites him with his family.Fr: Ensemble, ils commencent leur promenade.En: Together, they begin their walk.Fr: Chloé les rejoint bientôt. Elle sourit, l'air déterminé.En: Chloé joins them soon after, smiling with determination.Fr: "Mathieu, ça fait plaisir de te voir ici," dit-elle doucement.En: "Mathieu, it's good to see you here," she says softly.Fr: Leurs pas mènent vers des souvenirs communs.En: Their steps lead to shared memories.Fr: Ils parlent de vacances passées, des rires partagés sur cette même plage.En: They talk about past vacations, shared laughter on this same beach.Fr: Mais lors du dîner, l'ambiance change.En: But during dinner, the atmosphere changes.Fr: Chloé évoque sans prévenir une vieille dispute.En: Chloé unexpectedly brings up an old argument.Fr: Mathieu tressaille.En: Mathieu flinches.Fr: Le silence s'installe, lourd comme une vague prête à se briser.En: Silence settles, heavy as a wave ready to break.Fr: Élodie, sentant la tension, murmure doucement : "Parlez-vous, s'il vous plaît."En: Élodie, sensing the tension, softly murmurs, "Please talk to each other."Fr: Elle leur tend des dessins, souvenirs de moments heureux.En: She hands them drawings, memories of happy moments.Fr: C'est le déclencheur.En: This is the trigger.Fr: Mathieu pose sa fourchette.En: Mathieu sets down his fork.Fr: "Je veux qu'on se comprenne," dit-il.En: "I want us to understand each other," he says.Fr: Sa voix est tremblante mais ferme.En: His voice is trembling but firm.Fr: Il parle de ses regrets, de son envie de retrouver leur complicité.En: He talks about his regrets, his desire to regain their closeness.Fr: "Pardon, Chloé," ajoute-t-il, sincère.En: "I'm sorry, Chloé," he adds sincerely.Fr: Chloé l'écoute, émue.En: Chloé listens, moved.Fr: "Je suis là pour toi, Mathieu," répond-elle.En: "I'm here for you, Mathieu," she replies.Fr: Un sourire se dessine sur ses lèvres.En: A smile spreads across her face.Fr: Mathieu ressent une chaleur nouvelle.En: Mathieu feels a new warmth.Fr: Les difficultés s'évanouissent peu à peu, comme la marée qui efface les traces dans le sable.En: The difficulties gradually fade away, like the tide erasing traces in the sand.Fr: La nuit tombe, recouvrant Nice d'un manteau étoilé.En: Night falls, covering Nice with a starry cloak.Fr: Élodie tend la main à son oncle et à sa mère.En: Élodie reaches out her hand to her uncle and her mother.Fr: Ensemble, ils continuent à marcher.En: Together, they continue to walk.Fr: La Promenade des Anglais est devenue plus qu'un simple lieu.En: The Promenade des Anglais has become more than just a place.Fr: C'est le témoin de leur réconciliation.En: It is the witness to their reconciliation.Fr: Mathieu comprend enfin l'importance de la famille.En: Mathieu finally understands the importance of family.Fr: La communication honnête est essentielle.En: Honest communication is essential.Fr: Il est chez lui, parmi les siens, et un sentiment de paix l'envahit.En: He feels at home, among his loved ones, and a sense of peace envelops him.Fr: Les vagues continuent d'éclater doucement contre le rivage, mais cette fois, le son réconforte.En: The waves continue to gently crash against the shore, but this time, the sound is comforting.Fr: La famille, pense-t-il, est comme cette mer : parfois agitée, mais toujours belle.En: Family, he thinks, is like this sea: sometimes stormy, but always beautiful. Vocabulary Words:the sunset: le coucher de soleilthe horizon: l'horizonthe dispute: la disputethe reunion: la réunionthe breeze: la brisethe respite: la parenthèsethe misunderstanding: le malentenduthe recollection: le souvenirthe tide: la maréethe cloak: le manteauthe spark: le pétillantthe proximity: la complicitéthe determination: la déterminationthe regret: le regretthe link: le lienthe stage: le théâtrethe armistice: l'armisticethe drawing: le dessinthe peace: la paixthe shore: le rivagethe promise: la promessethe reconciliation: la réconciliationthe wave: la vagueto contemplate: contemplerto flinch: tressaillirto tremble: tremblerto fade: s'évanouirto envelope: envelopperto witness: témoignerto crash: éclater

Fluent Fiction - French: Rekindling Old Friendships on the Promenade des Anglais Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-11-07-23-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Le soleil d'automne brillait doucement sur la Promenade des Anglais, où les feuilles des arbres dansaient légèrement au gré du vent.En: The autumn sun gently shone on the Promenade des Anglais, where the leaves of the trees danced lightly with the wind.Fr: Le café du coin était déjà animé, une douce mélodie flottait dans l'air, mêlant conversations et tintements de tasses.En: The corner café was already lively, a soft melody floated in the air, mingling conversations and the clinking of cups.Fr: Luc, un graphiste rêveur, s'assit à une table près de la fenêtre, perdant son regard dans les vagues lointaines.En: Luc, a dreamy graphic designer, sat at a table near the window, losing his gaze in the distant waves.Fr: Ce jour-là, c'était le 11 novembre, le Jour de l'Armistice.En: That day was November 11th, Armistice Day.Fr: Les souvenirs de ses années d'étudiant à Nice revenaient à Luc alors qu'il regardait autour de lui.En: Memories of his student years in Nice came back to Luc as he looked around.Fr: Il se souvenait des après-midis insouciants passés avec Camille et Étienne.En: He remembered the carefree afternoons spent with Camille and Étienne.Fr: Ces moments lui manquaient.En: He missed those moments.Fr: Aujourd'hui, il voulait retrouver cette camaraderie et comprendre ce qui importait à ses amis maintenant.En: Today, he wanted to rekindle that camaraderie and understand what mattered to his friends now.Fr: Alors qu'il s'apprêtait à plonger dans ses pensées, la cloche de la porte sonna.En: As he prepared to dive into his thoughts, the doorbell rang.Fr: C'était Camille, suivie d'Étienne, leurs visages illuminés par le même soleil.En: It was Camille, followed by Étienne, their faces illuminated by the same sun.Fr: Luc se leva immédiatement, surpris mais heureux de cette coïncidence.En: Luc stood up immediately, surprised but happy at this coincidence.Fr: Ils échangèrent des sourires sincères et se serrèrent la main.En: They exchanged sincere smiles and shook hands.Fr: Les années pouvaient se voir sur leurs visages, mais pas sur leur enthousiasme.En: The years could be seen on their faces, but not on their enthusiasm.Fr: "Quelle surprise !"En: "What a surprise!"Fr: dit Étienne, assis face à Luc.En: said Étienne, sitting across from Luc.Fr: Camille souriait, apportant un sentiment de nostalgie qui réchauffait l'intérieur du café.En: Camille smiled, bringing a feeling of nostalgia that warmed the inside of the café.Fr: Ils commandèrent du café et des viennoiseries, comme dans leurs souvenirs.En: They ordered coffee and pastries, as they had in their memories.Fr: Lentement, les conversations commencèrent, timides au début.En: Slowly, the conversations began, timid at first.Fr: Luc sentit cette peur persistante qu'ils aient changé, qu'ils aient oublié l'alchimie qui les liait autrefois.En: Luc felt this persistent fear that they had changed, that they had forgotten the chemistry that once bound them.Fr: "Comment allez-vous tous ?"En: "How have you all been?"Fr: demanda Luc, sa voix teintée d'hésitation.En: asked Luc, his voice tinged with hesitation.Fr: "Je pense souvent à ces années," confia Camille.En: "I often think about those years," confided Camille.Fr: "Avec Étienne, nous parlions récemment de vous."En: "With Étienne, we were recently talking about you."Fr: Elle lança un regard à Étienne, qui acquiesça.En: She glanced at Étienne, who nodded.Fr: Luc prit une grande inspiration, prêt à avouer ce qui lui pesait depuis longtemps.En: Luc took a deep breath, ready to confess what had been weighing on him for a long time.Fr: "Je veux revivre ces moments et comprendre ce que vous ressentez maintenant.En: "I want to relive those moments and understand how you feel now.Fr: Nos amitiés comptent pour moi."En: Our friendships matter to me."Fr: Un silence accueillit ses mots, suivi d'un accord collectif.En: A silence greeted his words, followed by a collective agreement.Fr: "Bien sûr," répondit Étienne, touché par la sincérité de Luc.En: "Of course," replied Étienne, touched by Luc's sincerity.Fr: "Nos vies ont changé, mais l'amitié peut toujours rester."En: "Our lives have changed, but friendship can always remain."Fr: Les trois amis continuaient de discuter, exprimant ce qu'ils avaient sur le cœur, et partageant des souvenirs précieux.En: The three friends continued to talk, expressing what was on their hearts, and sharing precious memories.Fr: Le soleil dehors jetait des ombres dansantes sur le sol, accompagnant leur conversation.En: The sun outside cast dancing shadows on the floor, accompanying their conversation.Fr: Ce fut à travers une discussion nostalgique qu'ils comprirent que bien que chacun ait changé, leur lien restait intact.En: It was through a nostalgic discussion that they understood that although each had changed, their bond remained intact.Fr: C'était un soulagement pour Luc.En: It was a relief for Luc.Fr: Il réalisa que les vérités du passé et les réalités du présent pouvaient coexister.En: He realized that the truths of the past and the realities of the present could coexist.Fr: Avant de partir, ils décidèrent de se voir plus régulièrement et de planifier un voyage dans les montagnes, un de leurs rêves anciens.En: Before leaving, they decided to see each other more regularly and to plan a trip to the mountains, one of their old dreams.Fr: Luc se leva, le cœur léger, plein d'espoir et de gratitude.En: Luc stood up, his heart light, full of hope and gratitude.Fr: Ce jour-là, sur la Promenade des Anglais, Luc sentit à nouveau ce sentiment d'appartenance, réalisant que les amitiés véritablement profondes ne se perdaient jamais, elles évoluaient simplement avec le temps.En: That day, on the Promenade des Anglais, Luc once again felt that sense of belonging, realizing that truly deep friendships are never lost; they simply evolve with time. Vocabulary Words:the sun: le soleilthe leaves: les feuillesthe trees: les arbresthe wind: le ventthe wave: la vaguethe armistice: l'armisticethe memories: les souvenirsthe afternoon: l'après-midithe conversation: la conversationthe pastry: la viennoiseriethe chemistry: l'alchimiethe fear: la peurthe friendship: l'amitiéthe silence: le silencethe heart: le cœurthe truth: la véritéthe reality: la réalitéthe bond: le lienthe shadow: l'ombrethe floor: le solthe relief: le soulagementthe sense: le sentimentthe belonging: l'appartenancethe gratitude: la gratitudethe truth: la véritéthe melody: la mélodiethe student: l'étudiantthe camaraderie: la camaraderiethe doorbell: la cloche de la portethe coincidence: la coïncidence

Has your relationship with God grown distant over time? In this episode, America Pray Now leader Josiah Alway invites us to rediscover the passion we once had with the Lord, as we learn what it means to “Return to our first love.”---------------America Pray Now publishes a magazine on prayer that is free of charge and can be delivered directly to your home. You can sign up for this magazine on our website at americapraynow.comIn addition to our weekly podcast, we meet in 17 different cities every month to pray in person. Most of our in-person prayer meetings are in Virginia, and we also have meetings in Maryland, West Virginia, Delaware, North Carolina and South Carolina. See our website for times and dates at americapraynow.comEnjoy the Podcast? Let us know! Email us at podcast@americapraynow.com

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: A Starry Gift: Rekindling Childhood Adventures Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-11-02-08-38-20-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Јесење сунце је лагано загрејавало ходнике музеја науке у којем су се могли чути весели гласови деце на екскурзији.En: The autumn sun gently warmed the halls of the science museum where cheerful voices of children on a trip could be heard.Sr: Деца су радознало разгледала експонате, а са њима се мешала живахан звук потезања кеса и кутија из продавнице сувенира.En: The children curiously explored the exhibits, and mixed with them was the lively sound of bags and boxes being pulled from the souvenir shop.Sr: Милош је стајао испред полица, загледан у гомиле научних играчака и шарених књига.En: Miloš stood in front of the shelves, gazing at piles of science toys and colorful books.Sr: Било је време да пронађе савршени поклон за своју пријатељицу Ивану.En: It was time to find the perfect gift for his friend Ivana.Sr: Јелена, његова пријатељица, пратила га је.En: Jelena, his friend, was accompanying him.Sr: Њих двоје су делили исти ентузијазам према науци које је Милош имао са Иваном, али овај пут су били ту да му помогну у избору.En: The two of them shared the same enthusiasm for science that Miloš had with Ivana, but this time they were there to help him make a choice.Sr: "Милоше, мораш изабрати нешто што ће Ивану подсетити на ваше заједничке авантуре," рекла је Јелена.En: "You have to choose something that will remind Ivana of your shared adventures," Jelena said.Sr: Милош је пажљиво разматрао сваки предмет.En: Miloš carefully considered each item.Sr: Лего сетови звезданих система, микроскопи и хемијски комплети чинили су се узбудљивим, али осетио је да није то оно право.En: Sets of Lego star systems, microscopes, and chemistry kits seemed exciting, but he felt they weren't quite right.Sr: Желеле је нешто што би оживело слике њиховог детињства.En: He wanted something that would bring to life images from their childhood.Sr: "Сећаш се када смо са Иваном гледали звезде?En: "Do you remember when we watched the stars with Ivana?"Sr: " упитао је Јелену као да тражи потврду.En: he asked Jelena as if seeking confirmation.Sr: Јелена се насмешила.En: Jelena smiled.Sr: "Наравно!En: "Of course!Sr: Она ноћ код твоје баке на селу, гладање Персеида.En: That night at your grandma's in the village, watching the Perseids."Sr: "Одједном, Милошев поглед запе на старински комплет телескопа, сакривен у углу полица.En: Suddenly, Miloš's gaze fell on a vintage telescope set, hidden in the corner of the shelves.Sr: Његово срце брже је закуцало.En: His heart beat faster.Sr: "Ово је то!En: "This is it!"Sr: " узвикнуо је.En: he exclaimed.Sr: Тај телескоп био је симбол њихових безбрижних летњих ноћи и авантура.En: That telescope was a symbol of their carefree summer nights and adventures.Sr: "Да ли је скупо?En: "Is it expensive?"Sr: " Јелена је била пун обзира.En: Jelena asked considerately.Sr: Милош је размишљао, али знао је да ће видети Иванин осмех када угледа поклон, и то ће бити непроцењиво.En: Miloš thought about it, but he knew he would see Ivana's smile when she saw the gift, and that would be priceless.Sr: Одлучан, Милош је купио телескоп.En: Determined, Miloš bought the telescope.Sr: Његова несигурност се растопила док је размишљао како ће га поклањати Ивану.En: His uncertainty melted away as he thought about how he would present it to Ivana.Sr: Схватио је да прави поклон није у његовој цени, већ у сећањима и пажњи коју носи.En: He realized the true gift was not in its price but in the memories and thoughtfulness it carried.Sr: Милош је био задовољан.En: Miloš was content.Sr: Чврсто је држао пакет, сигуран да ће ово учврстити пријатељство и донети радост њиховој заједничкој љубави према науци.En: He held the package tightly, confident that this would strengthen their friendship and bring joy to their shared love of science. Vocabulary Words:autumn: јесењеwarm: загрејавалоhalls: ходникеcheerful: веселиexhibit: експонатеaccompany: пратитиenthusiasm: ентузијазамadventure: авантураconsidered: разматраоmicroscope: микроскопиchemistry: хемијскиchildhood: детињствоstar: звездеvintage: старинскиtelescope: телескопcorner: углуpriceless: непроцењивоdetermined: одлучанuncertainty: несигурностmemories: сећањимаconfidence: сигуранshared: заједничкиfriendship: пријатељствоjoy: радостremind: подсетитиsmiled: насмешилаconsiderate: обзираcarefree: безбрижнихstrengthen: учврститиgift: поклон

It's been a few weeks, people. I know. Had a couple of eps ready to go and I changed my mind because I wasn't happy with them.In the past few weeks, I have rekindled my love of running, but also adjusted my plans for a couple of upcoming races out of an abundance of caution -- or pride.And one of you gets a shoutout. You'll just have to listen to find out. :)

It was exactly two years ago, when Clinical Psychologist Dr John Burns from The Resilience Centre, sat down with Leigh Hatcher, in a conversation exploring the possibility of people rekindling hope after experiences of adversity. Now, we again bring together John and Leigh, only this time - it is a unique conversation about John's own adverse experience - his current journey of a manageable, but not curable, diagnosis of cancer that came shortly after the recording of their first podcast together. John bravely shares with Leigh (and all of us) his personal story about what it takes to rekindle hope in the face of adversity that was unanticipated and unimaginable. The Resilience Centre, as a team, wants to express gratitude to their special colleague John, for making the physical time and emotional space to record such a meaningful podcast for all of us to grow from. The post Rekindling Hope – Part #2: Revisiting Hope with Clinical Psychologist Dr John Burns appeared first on The Resilience Centre.

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Rekindling Friendship in the Forbidden City: A Mid-Autumn Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-10-25-07-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 紫禁城的秋天，总是带着一种独特的魅力。En: Autumn in the Zijincheng, the Forbidden City, always carries a unique charm.Zh: 金黄的树叶在风中轻轻摇曳，红色的灯笼点缀着古老的建筑，空气中弥漫着甜蜜的月饼香和香烛味。En: Golden leaves gently sway in the wind, red lanterns adorn the ancient buildings, and the air is filled with the sweet fragrance of yuebing and incense.Zh: 明亮的圆月挂在天上，为宽阔的庭院披上银色的光辉。En: A bright full moon hangs in the sky, draping the vast courtyard in a silver glow.Zh: 今天是中秋节，En: Today is the Zhongqiujie, the Mid-Autumn Festival.Zh: 莲站在紫禁城的一角，心里却难以平静。En: Lian stands in a corner of the Forbidden City, yet her heart is far from calm.Zh: 她手里捧着一封沉甸甸的邀请，邀请她在这里与明见面。En: She holds a heavy invitation in her hands, inviting her to meet Ming there.Zh: 多年前的误会让两人渐行渐远，心中的伤痛与不信任像是无形的墙，将她们隔离开来。En: Years of misunderstandings had caused the two to drift apart, with the pain and distrust within their hearts becoming an invisible wall separating them.Zh: 但今晚，她决定面对过去。En: But tonight, she has decided to confront the past.Zh: 莲和明曾是亲密的朋友，她热爱艺术保护，他专注历史研究。En: Lian and Ming were once close friends; she had a passion for art preservation, and he was focused on historical research.Zh: 本该是志同道合的伙伴，但一场误会却将两人拉开了距离。En: They should have been kindred spirits, but a misunderstanding pulled them apart.Zh: 莲一直想知道真相，想要对过往释怀。En: Lian always wanted to know the truth, to make peace with the past.Zh: 而明，他想修复他们的关系，期盼能弥补自己曾犯的错。En: As for Ming, he wished to repair their relationship, hoping to make amends for the mistakes he made.Zh: 月光倾洒在庭院时，明走近了暮光中的莲。En: As the moonlight poured over the courtyard, Ming approached Lian in the twilight.Zh: 他微微一笑，声音中透着一丝紧张：“莲，好久不见。”En: He gave a slight smile, his voice tinged with a bit of nervousness: " Lian, long time no see."Zh: 莲点点头，努力让自己冷静：“是啊，太久了。”En: Lian nodded, trying to stay calm: "Yes, it's been too long."Zh: 两人漫步在灯笼下，沉默了一会儿，终究是明先开口：“当初的事，是个误会。En: They strolled under the lanterns in silence for a while, until Ming finally spoke: "What happened back then was a misunderstanding.Zh: 我从未想过会那样发展。我对不起你。”En: I never intended things to turn out that way. I'm sorry."Zh: 莲心里柔软的地方被触及，眼泪险些夺眶而出。En: The soft spot in Lian's heart was touched, tears almost welling in her eyes.Zh: “我一直想知道是什么让我们变成这样。”她低语着，抬头看着明。En: "I've always wanted to know what turned us into this." She whispered, looking up at Ming.Zh: 明回忆起过去，解释了当初的种种。En: Ming recalled the past and explained the events as they unfolded.Zh: 他的坦诚让莲心中的绳结慢慢松开。En: His honesty slowly untied the knot in Lian's heart.Zh: 她望着他，终于明白误会是如何发生的，而他们都曾是误会的受害者。En: She looked at him and finally understood how the misunderstanding occurred and that they had both been victims of it.Zh: 灯光下，他们谈了很久。En: Under the lanterns, they talked for a long time.Zh: 风中夹着月饼的甜香，明亮的灯笼像是给他们点亮了全新的未来。En: The wind carried the sweet scent of yuebing, and the bright lanterns seemed to illuminate a whole new future for them.Zh: 莲感受到心中逐渐涌起的温暖和和解的力量。En: Lian felt a warmth rising within her, a power of reconciliation.Zh: 她终于微笑起来：“或许，我们可以重新开始。”En: She finally smiled: "Perhaps we can start anew."Zh: 明笑了，灯笼的光映在他的脸上，带来无尽的温情。En: Ming smiled, with the light of the lantern reflecting on his face, bringing endless warmth.Zh: 两人决定将过去抛在脑后，共同庆祝这美好的节日。En: The two decided to leave the past behind and celebrate this beautiful festival together.Zh: 中秋的夜空下，他们找到了新的开始，新的友谊和无法轻易斩断的情谊。En: Beneath the Mid-Autumn night sky, they found a new beginning, a new friendship, and a bond that couldn't be easily severed.Zh: 莲终于明白，过去的阴影无法阻止她走向光明的未来。En: Lian finally understood that the shadows of the past couldn't prevent her from moving towards a bright future.Zh: 在紫禁城古旧的廊柱之间，她学会了原谅，也学会了为未来的可能性敞开心扉。En: Between the ancient pillars of the Forbidden City, she learned to forgive and to open her heart to the possibilities of the future. Vocabulary Words:charm: 魅力sway: 摇曳adorn: 点缀fragrance: 香味courtyard: 庭院invitation: 邀请confront: 面对kindred spirits: 志同道合amends: 弥补twilight: 暮光untied: 松开knot: 绳结illuminate: 点亮reconciliation: 和解severed: 斩断pillars: 廊柱sweetness: 甜蜜full moon: 圆月calm: 平静misunderstanding: 误会distrust: 不信任preservation: 保护research: 研究victims: 受害者drift apart: 渐行渐远repaired: 修复separate: 隔离unfolded: 发生possibilities: 可能性forgive: 原谅

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Rekindling Family Ties Among Stockholm's Masterpieces Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-10-25-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Det var en krispig höstdag i Stockholm.En: It was a crisp autumn day in Stockholm.Sv: Träden utanför Nationalmuseum skiftade i gyllene och röda färger, som om de själva var konstverk.En: The trees outside the Nationalmuseum were changing to golden and red hues, as if they themselves were artworks.Sv: Sofia och Linnea gick långsamt genom museets magnifika salar.En: Sofia and Linnea walked slowly through the museum's magnificent halls.Sv: De skulle på en efterlängtad konstutställning.En: They were going to a long-awaited art exhibition.Sv: Sofia älskade konst.En: Sofia loved art.Sv: Det gav henne en känsla av ro och inspiration.En: It gave her a sense of peace and inspiration.Sv: Men den här dagen grumlades hennes glädje av oro.En: But this day, her joy was clouded by worry.Sv: "Linnea, tänk om vi stöter på Albin idag?"En: "Linnea, what if we run into Albin today?"Sv: viskade Sofia.En: whispered Sofia.Sv: Hennes blick flackade i oroliga mönster, speglande de intrikata målningarna omkring dem.En: Her glance flickered in worried patterns, mirroring the intricate paintings around them.Sv: "Du har velat återförenas med honom länge nu, Sofia," svarade Linnea mjukt och la en hand på Sofias axel.En: "You've been wanting to reunite with him for a long time now, Sofia," Linnea replied softly, placing a hand on Sofia's shoulder.Sv: "Kanske är det ett tecken."En: "Maybe it's a sign."Sv: Sofia nickade, men en tyngd vilade kvar i hennes bröst.En: Sofia nodded, but a weight lingered in her chest.Sv: Hennes bror Albin, som hon inte hade träffat på flera år, hade plötsligt dykt upp i hennes tankar denna dag.En: Her brother Albin, whom she had not seen for several years, had suddenly appeared in her thoughts today.Sv: Han bodde utomlands och deras relation hade varit kylig.En: He lived abroad and their relationship had been chilly.Sv: Gamla konflikter låg fortfarande och pyrde under ytan.En: Old conflicts were still simmering beneath the surface.Sv: Som de långsamt vandrade genom utställningen, de njöt av varje konstverk.En: As they slowly wandered through the exhibition, they enjoyed each artwork.Sv: Mitt bland färger och former såg de en bekant gestalt.En: Among the colors and shapes, they saw a familiar figure.Sv: Där stod Albin.En: There stood Albin.Sv: Han såg äldre ut, men de där igenkännande dragen fanns kvar.En: He looked older, but those recognizable features remained.Sv: "Sofia", uppmanade Linnea tyst och knuffade henne försiktigt framåt.En: "Sofia," Linnea urged quietly and nudged her gently forward.Sv: Sofia kände en hemsk blandning av förväntan och rädsla.En: Sofia felt a dreadful mix of anticipation and fear.Sv: Skulle hon säga hej?En: Should she say hello?Sv: Vad skulle hon säga?En: What would she say?Sv: Om han bara ignorerade henne?En: What if he just ignored her?Sv: Men denna plats, dessa konstverk, gav henne mod.En: But this place, these artworks, gave her courage.Sv: Hon satte kurs mot Albin.En: She set a course toward Albin.Sv: "Hej, Albin," sa hon, rösten skakig men tydlig.En: "Hello, Albin," she said, her voice shaky but clear.Sv: Albin vände sig långsamt och såg på henne.En: Albin turned slowly and looked at her.Sv: Blicken mjuknade något, men han såg också förbluffad ut.En: His gaze softened somewhat, but he also appeared astonished.Sv: "Sofia," svarade han till sist.En: "Sofia," he finally replied.Sv: De stod där mitt bland mästerverken, två syskon som delade mer än bara gener.En: They stood there among the masterpieces, two siblings sharing more than just genes.Sv: Orden kom först långsamt.En: The words came slowly at first.Sv: Samtalet blev snabbt uppriktigt och känsloladdat.En: The conversation quickly became sincere and emotional.Sv: Sofia talade om sina känslor, om saknaden och ängsligheten.En: Sofia talked about her feelings, about the longing and anxiety.Sv: Albin berättade om sitt liv utomlands, om varför han hållit sig undan.En: Albin spoke about his life abroad, about why he had stayed away.Sv: Det var svårt.En: It was difficult.Sv: För gamla sår läkte inte omedelbart.En: For old wounds do not heal immediately.Sv: Men där, bland konsten, hittade de en sällsynt gemensam mark.En: But there, among the art, they found a rare common ground.Sv: Insikten om att det som en gång verkade omöjligt att reparera kanske kunde bli helt.En: The realization that what once seemed impossible to repair could perhaps become whole.Sv: När Sofia och Linnea senare den kvällen lämnade museet, vilade ett lugn över Sofia.En: When Sofia and Linnea left the museum later that evening, a calm rested over Sofia.Sv: Hon hade gått igenom en storm av känslor, men hittade ett frö av hopp.En: She had gone through a storm of emotions, but found a seed of hope.Sv: Hennes mod belönades och hon kände sig starkare.En: Her courage was rewarded and she felt stronger.Sv: Människor förändras.En: People change.Sv: Förbindelser kan återuppbyggas.En: Connections can be rebuilt.Sv: Höstens färgglada löv viskade om nya början, och mitt i allt detta, fann Sofia en ny början med sin bror.En: The colorful autumn leaves whispered of new beginnings, and in the midst of it all, Sofia found a new beginning with her brother. Vocabulary Words:crisp: krispigautumn: hösthues: färgermagnificent: magnifikaclouded: grumladesflickered: flackadeintricate: intrikatalingered: vilade kvarabroad: utomlandschilly: kyligsimmering: pyrdewandered: vandradefamiliar: bekanturged: uppmanadedreadful: hemskanticipation: förväntanastonished: förbluffadmasterpieces: mästerverkensincere: uppriktigtanxiety: ängslighetheal: läkterare: sällsyntrealization: insiktenimpossible: omöjligtrepair: repareracalm: lugnstorm: stormseed: fröcourage: modrewarded: belönades

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Rekindling Bonds: A Heartfelt Diwali Reunion at India Gate Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-10-24-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: त्योहारी सीजन की ठंडी शाम थी।En: It was a cold evening during the festive season.Hi: दिल्ली में इंडिया गेट के आसपास का माहौल रौशनी और उत्साह से भरा हुआ था।En: The atmosphere around India Gate in Delhi was filled with light and excitement.Hi: सड़कों पर रंग-बिरंगी लाइट्स जगमगा रही थीं, जिससे शहर पर्व की रोशनी में नहाया हुआ लग रहा था।En: The streets were illuminated with colorful lights, making the city seem bathed in the glow of the festival.Hi: यह दिवाली का अवसर था।En: It was the occasion of Diwali.Hi: अर्मान का दिल हल्का सा घबराया हुआ था।En: Arman's heart was slightly anxious.Hi: सालों से वह अपने परिवार से दूर था।En: He had been away from his family for years.Hi: सानवी और उसका परिवार, जिसे कभी उसने अपने बचपन के दिनों में बेहद करीब से जाना था, उससे अनजाने ही दूर हो गए थे।En: Sanvi and her family, whom he had known closely during his childhood days, had unknowingly drifted apart.Hi: लेकिन आज वह अपने पुराने रिश्तों को सुधारने का निर्णय ले चुका था।En: But today, he had decided to mend his old relationships.Hi: इस दिवाली में उसे अपने परिवार के साथ मनाने का मौका मिला था।En: He had the opportunity to celebrate this Diwali with his family.Hi: सानवी हमेशा से समझदार थी।En: Sanvi had always been wise.Hi: उसने अपने घर को सुंदर दीयों से सजाया था, मानो थकान भरे रास्ते के बाद वापस लौटने वालों को स्वागत करने के लिए।En: She had decorated her home with beautiful diyas as if to welcome those returning from a weary journey.Hi: उसे हमेशा से यकीन था कि समय के साथ रिश्ते सुधर सकते हैं।En: She always believed that relationships could be mended with time.Hi: रोहित, सानवी का बेटा, आज पहली बार अपने मामा अर्मान से मिलने जा रहा था।En: Rohit, Sanvi's son, was going to meet his uncle Arman for the first time today.Hi: उसने मामा की कहानियां सुनी थी लेकिन कभी खुद उनसे नहीं मिला था।En: He had heard stories about his uncle but had never met him in person.Hi: वह उत्सुक था लेकिन साथ ही संशय में भी।En: He was curious but also apprehensive.Hi: सब एकसाथ इंडिया गेट की ओर बढ़ रहे थे, जहाँ पूरा परिवार मिलने वाला था।En: Everyone was heading towards India Gate together, where the entire family was going to meet.Hi: जैसे ही वे वहां पहुंचे, अर्मान के अंदर की सारी उलझनें उसे घेरने लगीं।En: As they arrived there, all of Arman's inner turmoils began to engulf him.Hi: लेकिन उसने मन में ठान लिया कि आज वह सब कुछ साफ करेगा।En: But he had resolved in his mind to clear everything up today.Hi: दिवाली के रात की रौनक ने वातावरण को और भी खास बना दिया।En: The splendor of the Diwali night made the atmosphere even more special.Hi: आखिरकार, जब सब लोग दीयों के पास बैठे, अर्मान ने पहल की।En: Finally, when everyone sat down by the diyas, Arman took the initiative.Hi: उसने दिल से बोलना शुरू किया।En: He started speaking from his heart.Hi: “मुझे खेद है, सानवी,” उसने कहा।En: "I am sorry, Sanvi," he said.Hi: “इन सालों में शायद हम दूर हो गए, लेकिन हमें फिर से करीब आने का मौका मिला है।En: "Over the years, perhaps we have grown apart, but we have been given a chance to come closer again.Hi: मैं वही भाई बनना चाहता हूँ जो मैं पहले था।”En: I want to be the same brother I was before."Hi: सानवी की आँखों में आंसू थे, पर यह खुशी के थे।En: Tears were in Sanvi's eyes, but they were tears of joy.Hi: उसने अर्मान की माफी को कबूल किया।En: She accepted Arman's apology.Hi: “हम सब मानते हैं कि कभी-कभी गलतफहमियां हो जाती हैं, लेकिन सही समय पर माफी मांगना ही महत्वपूर्ण है।”En: "We all acknowledge that sometimes misunderstandings happen, but what matters is seeking forgiveness at the right time."Hi: रोहित ने पहली बार अपने मामा को इतने करीब से महसूस किया।En: For the first time, Rohit felt so close to his uncle.Hi: उसने उनके साथ बातें कीं और अपनी सारी शंकाएँ दूर कीं।En: He talked to him and cleared all his doubts.Hi: पूरा परिवार वही बैठा था, दियों की रोशनी में, एक दूसरे की नजदीकियों को फिर से महसूस करते हुए।En: The whole family sat there, under the light of the diyas, feeling the closeness between each other once again.Hi: अंत में, सबने मिलकर दीयों को जलाया और एक-दूसरे से दिल से माफी मांगी।En: In the end, everyone lit the diyas together and sincerely apologized to each other.Hi: यह समझ लिया कि एकता और आपसी समझ सबसे अधिक मायने रखते हैं।En: They understood that unity and mutual understanding hold the greatest significance.Hi: उस रात, अर्मान ने अपने दिल से भारीपन को हटा दिया और महसूस किया कि सच्चे रिश्ते केवल उपहार देने से नहीं, बल्कि दिल से जुड़ने से बनते हैं।En: That night, Arman removed the heaviness from his heart and realized that true relationships are built not just by giving gifts but by connecting heart to heart.Hi: उसने सीखा कि संचार और माफ करना कितना महत्वपूर्ण है।En: He learned the importance of communication and forgiveness.Hi: दिवाली की उस रात के बाद, रिश्ते सुधरने लगे और पुरानी चोटें भरने लगीं।En: After that night of Diwali, relationships began to heal, and old wounds started to mend.Hi: अर्मान ने खुद को फिर से जुड़े, सम्मानित और परिवार का हिस्सा महसूस किया।En: Arman felt reconnected, respected, and a part of the family once again.Hi: यह दिवाली हमेशा के लिए यादगार बन गई।En: This Diwali became forever memorable. Vocabulary Words:festive: त्योहारीatmosphere: माहौलilluminated: जगमगाanxious: घबरायाunknowingly: अनजानेmend: सुधारनेwise: समझदारweary: थकानcurious: उत्सुकapprehensive: संशयturmoils: उलझनेंengulf: घेरनेsplendor: रौनकinitiative: पहलacknowledge: मानतेmisunderstandings: गलतफहमियांforgiveness: माफीcloseness: नजदीकियोंunity: एकताmutual: आपसीheaviness: भारीपनconnecting: जुड़नेcommunication: संचारheal: सुधरनेwounds: चोटेंreconnected: जुड़ेrespected: सम्मानितmemorable: यादगारopportunity: मौकाsignificance: महत्वपूर्ण

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Fluent Fiction - Danish: Rekindling Family Ties Amidst Autumn's Embrace Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-10-22-07-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Efterårsbrisen dansede mellem de gyldne blade og omfavnede de smukke spir på Børsen.En: The autumn breeze danced among the golden leaves and embraced the beautiful spires on the Børsen.Da: Denne dag var særlig for Freja.En: This day was special for Freja.Da: I børnebarnets rolige ånd gled hun gennem det travle Børsen, hvor glade stemmer og duften af kanel fyldte efterårets festival.En: In the calm spirit of her grandchild, she glided through the busy Børsen, where cheerful voices and the scent of cinnamon filled the autumn festival.Da: Bygningen stod majestætisk, præcis som hun huskede den fra sine barndomsdage, fuld af historier og minder.En: The building stood majestically, just as she remembered it from her childhood days, full of stories and memories.Da: Freja følte sig som en fremmed i sin egen livshistorie.En: Freja felt like a stranger in her own life story.Da: Efter sin fars død havde hun svært ved at finde sin plads.En: After her father's death, she struggled to find her place.Da: Denne festival, hvor hendes barndoms minder boede, var hendes håb for en forbindelse med sin fortid.En: This festival, where her childhood memories lived, was her hope for a connection with her past.Da: Hun kiggede rundt, lyttede til folkemusikken, og smagte på æblekagerne, som bragte hende tilbage til hyggelige efterårsdage med sin far.En: She looked around, listened to the folk music, and tasted the apple cakes that took her back to cozy autumn days with her father.Da: Men noget manglede, en følelse af ufuldstændighed fulgte hende.En: But something was missing, a feeling of incompleteness followed her.Da: Lars, Frejas bror, var også på festivalen.En: Lars, Freja's brother, was also at the festival.Da: Hun så ham i mængden, men tøvede.En: She saw him in the crowd but hesitated.Da: Der var en afstand mellem dem, en mur af uudtalte følelser.En: There was a distance between them, a wall of unspoken feelings.Da: Freja trak sig tilbage og gik videre alene.En: Freja withdrew and moved on alone.Da: Alligevel kunne hun mærke tyngden af deres families tavse spøgelse.En: Yet she could feel the weight of their family's silent ghost.Da: I mængden stødte hun på Niels, hendes familieven.En: In the crowd, she bumped into Niels, her family friend.Da: Hans entusiasme sprudlede, og hans smil mindede hende om familiefester, hun længtes efter.En: His enthusiasm sparkled, and his smile reminded her of family gatherings she longed for.Da: "Freja, familien er alt," sagde Niels hjertevarmt, mens de snakkede.En: "Freja, family is everything," said Niels warmly as they talked.Da: Ordene rørte noget dybt hos Freja.En: The words touched something deep within Freja.Da: Trods frygten måtte hun tage skridtet for at nå Lars.En: Despite the fear, she had to take the step to reach out to Lars.Da: Hun tog en dyb indånding, søgte ham indtil hun fandt ham ved en bod med gløgg.En: She took a deep breath, searched for him until she found him at a stall with mulled wine.Da: "Hej Lars," sagde hun, lidt nervøst, men blidt.En: "Hi Lars," she said, a bit nervously but gently.Da: Lars kiggede op og så hendes alvor.En: Lars looked up and saw her seriousness.Da: Sammen gik de en tur gennem festivalen, omgivet af musik og latter.En: Together they took a walk through the festival, surrounded by music and laughter.Da: Langsomt begyndte de at tale.En: Slowly, they began to talk.Da: Små snak blev til genuine minder.En: Small talk turned into genuine memories.Da: "Kan du huske, da far tog os hertil første gang?"En: "Do you remember when dad took us here for the first time?"Da: spurgte Freja.En: asked Freja.Da: Lars smilede varmt.En: Lars smiled warmly.Da: "Ja, hvordan kunne jeg glemme det," sagde han.En: "Yes, how could I forget," he said.Da: De grinede og delte historier, som byggede bro over den afstand, der havde skabt sig mellem dem.En: They laughed and shared stories, building a bridge over the distance that had come between them.Da: Solen gik langsomt ned, og en følelse af samhørighed gled ind over dem.En: The sun slowly set, and a feeling of togetherness washed over them.Da: Festivalen sluttede, men for Freja og Lars markerede det begyndelsen på en ny forståelse.En: The festival ended, but for Freja and Lars, it marked the beginning of a new understanding.Da: De forlod festivalen side om side, med hjertet let og fyldt med håb.En: They left the festival side by side, with a light heart and filled with hope.Da: For Freja var dagen blevet en rejse fra isolering til forbindelse.En: For Freja, the day had become a journey from isolation to connection.Da: Hun havde fundet den styrke, hun havde ønsket.En: She had found the strength she wished for.Da: Ikke kun for sig selv, men for hendes familie.En: Not just for herself, but for her family.Da: Familien, hendes rødder, var trods alt det, der virkelig betød noget.En: The family, her roots, was after all what truly mattered. Vocabulary Words:breeze: brisespires: spirembraced: omfavnedecozy: hyggeligeincompleteness: ufuldstændighedhesitated: tøvedeunspoken: uudtaltewithdraw: trak sig tilbageenthusiasm: entusiasmesparkled: sprudledegenuine: genuinebridge: broisolation: isoleringconnection: forbindelsestrength: styrkemajestically: majestætiskdistant: afstandnervously: nervøstseriousness: alvorside by side: side om sidefestival: festivalmemories: minderstranger: fremmedcheerful: gladelonged: længtes eftertogetherness: samhørighedbeginning: begyndelsejourney: rejsefilled: fyldtheart: hjerte

Support the showHeal trauma bonding and toxic relationship cycles and start thriving in life and love. Let's connect: https://calendly.com/relationshipsuccesslab-info/discovery-call Welcome to Trauma Bonding to Secure Relationships with Dr Sarah — the podcast that helps ambitious individuals and couples heal trauma bonding and toxic relationship cycles to build secure attachments and loving healthy relationships. Hosted by Dr Sarah, psychologist, relationship strategist, and founder of Heal Trauma Bonding and Relationship Success Lab, this show guides you through practical tools and deep insights on: ✅ Healing from trauma bonding, anxious attachment style, and codependency ✅ Building emotional resilience and secure attachment styles a✅ Improving communication, empathy, and emotional intimacy✅ Reclaiming your identity, boundaries, and self-worth✅ Creating lasting relationship happiness and passion Whether you're recovering from betrayal, navigating codependency, or simply ready to break free from the past, this podcast gives you the clarity, strength, and strategy to move forward We hope you got massive value from this episode for your own healing and relationship progress. However if you do want to discuss your situation further, click here https://calendly.com/relationshipsuccesslab-info/discovery-call LinkedIn: Dr Sarah (Alsawy...

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Rekindling Bonds Amidst Chrysanthemums: An Autumn Reunion Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-10-18-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 秋の日差しが柔らかく降り注ぐ新宿御苑。En: The soft autumn sunlight was gently shining down on Shinjuku Gyoen.Ja: 色とりどりの菊が咲き誇る中で、春人は心の中で揺れる気持ちを抱えて立っていました。En: Amidst the vibrant blooming chrysanthemums, Haruto stood with feelings of turmoil in his heart.Ja: 今日は菊祭り。En: Today was the Chrysanthemum Festival.Ja: そして、彼はある決心をしていました。En: And he had made a certain decision.Ja: 「春人、久しぶりですね！」En: "Haruto, it's been a while!"Ja: 突然、彼の耳に懐かしい声が届きました。En: Suddenly, a nostalgic voice reached his ears.Ja: 振り向くと、そこには昔の友人、結衣が立っていました。En: When he turned around, there stood an old friend, Yui.Ja: 春人は微笑んで手を振り返しました。En: Haruto smiled and waved back.Ja: 「やあ、結衣。元気だった？」En: "Hey, Yui. How have you been?"Ja: 菊の花々が周りを彩る中、二人はゆっくりと歩き始めました。En: Amidst the chrysanthemums coloring their surroundings, the two began to walk slowly.Ja: お互いに、何年もの間隔を埋めようとするように、話題が途切れることはありません。En: As if trying to fill the years of absence, their conversation never paused.Ja: しかし、春人の胸にはまだ、あの未解決の思いが残っていました。En: However, Haruto still had that unresolved feeling lingering in his heart.Ja: 「実は…、結衣。今まで伝えられなかったことがあるんだ。」En: "Actually... Yui. There's something I haven't been able to tell you."Ja: 彼は足を止め、深呼吸をしました。En: He stopped walking and took a deep breath.Ja: 結衣も足を止め、春人をじっと見つめました。En: Yui also stopped and gazed intently at Haruto.Ja: 「何？」En: "What is it?"Ja: 「昔、僕たちはどんどん離れていってしまった。でも、そのことをずっと後悔してる。もっと早く、君に話せばよかった。」En: "In the past, we started drifting apart. But I've always regretted that. I wish I had talked to you sooner."Ja: 周りの人々の笑い声がかすかに聞こえる中で、春人の言葉が静かに響きました。En: As the faint laughter of surrounding people was heard, Haruto's words quietly resonated.Ja: 結衣は、小さく微笑みました。En: Yui smiled softly.Ja: 「私も同じ気持ちだったよ。私たちの友情は終わったと思ってたけど、今日話せて嬉しい。」En: "I felt the same way. I thought our friendship was over, but I'm glad we could talk today."Ja: 結衣の言葉に、春人の心は軽くなりました。En: With Yui's words, Haruto's heart felt lighter.Ja: お互いに再び会える喜びを感じ、彼らは歩み始めました。En: Feeling the joy of meeting again, they resumed their walk.Ja: 菊の香りが二人の周りに漂い、過去の痛みを癒すようでした。En: The scent of chrysanthemums drifted around them, seemingly healing the pains of the past.Ja: 「また、近いうちに会おうね。もっと、いろんな話をしたいな。」結衣が言いました。En: "Let's meet again soon. I want to talk about many more things," Yui said.Ja: 春人は笑顔で頷きました。En: Haruto nodded with a smile.Ja: 「もちろんだよ。次はもっと、楽しいことを共有しよう。」En: "Of course. Next time, let's share more joyful things."Ja: 新宿御苑を出るころには、彼らの関係は新たな絆で結ばれていました。En: By the time they left Shinjuku Gyoen, their relationship was bound with a new bond.Ja: 春人は自分の心にあった恐れを乗り越えたことで、友情の美しさを再確認しました。En: Having overcome the fears in his heart, Haruto rediscovered the beauty of friendship.Ja: 結衣との再会は、新たな秋の始まりを告げるものでした。En: The reunion with Yui heralded the start of a new autumn. Vocabulary Words:soft: 柔らかくsunlight: 日差しvibrant: 色とりどりblooming: 咲き誇るturmoil: 揺れるamidst: 中でchrysanthemum: 菊festival: 祭りcertain: あるnostalgic: 懐かしいintently: じっとdrifting: 離れてregretted: 後悔してるfaint: かすかlaughter: 笑い声resonated: 響きましたlighter: 軽くなりましたjoy: 喜びpain: 痛みdrifted: 漂いfears: 恐れovercome: 乗り越えrediscovered: 再確認しましたfriendship: 友情reunion: 再会bond: 絆lingering: 残ってgazed: 見つめましたheralded: 告げるintently: じっと

The Senate delivered another blow to federal agencies when lawmakers rejected a stopgap spending bill for the 10th time, prolonging the shutdown and deepening the stalemate as furloughed workers and unpaid contractors grow desperate. Rumors heated up when Blac Chyna and Rob Kardashian were spotted together again, fueling speculation that they might be reigniting their relationship. And in music news, Usher jumped onto the remix of "It Depends" alongside Chris Brown and Bryson Tiller, marking a reunion that fans called nostalgic and smooth. Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Drowning in the daily grind? Hey Devin! is back with zero fluff—just raw, real-talk resets to pull you out of the muck and back to solid ground.We're fresh off a 1,850-mile cross-country haul to Georgia (trailer wires snapping in Wyoming's dead-of-night truck stop? Check. Viral 40M-view road-trip vid with Shannon's epic Shrek-bird snooze? Double check.). Now settled in our revamped rental—smoke-scented walls deep-cleaned, all-nighters painting Ethan's room, and that unbreakable mantra: Leave it better than you leave it. We're hunting homestead dreams, flipping our old horse trailer into a sourdough side-hustle machine (loaves, cookies, cobblers—weekly markets, here we come), and gearing up for call-ins, guests, and a killer new intro.But let's cut to the chase: This ep's heart is three soul-baring emails that scream "enough"—and my no-BS blueprints to break free:Rekindling faded flames: Six years in, when texts replace 2 a.m. meme wake-ups and fireworks fizzle to dentist-schedule duty—time to talk deep (45 mins a day, minimum) or watch it all fade.Escaping career quicksand: Dream marketing gig in Phoenix turned Red Bull-fueled nightmare at 34—boss stealing credit, rent spiking, friends ghosting. Claw out: Job hunt smart (build that reference glow-up), revive game nights (free therapy, zero excuses), and book that flight to Dad post-stroke. Perspective shifts everything.Dating after divorce's echo: 18 months out, flinching at slammed cabinets, crying in the cereal aisle—jerky dates calling you "brave" like it's a pity prize. Swipe anyway: For friends first (marriages thrive on that base), one day at a time. Healing's not buffering forever.If life's got you sinking—work woes, love lags, or post-split static—this is your lifeline. No motivational BS, just truths that stick. Hit play, subscribe for the weekly gut-checks, and spill in the comments: What's your quicksand escape story? We're in this mess side by side—let's get free.Stream now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts—anywhere podcasts drop (Pandora who?). #HeyDevin #CareerReset #RawLifeAdvice

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Rekindling Bonds: A Diwali Tale of Legacy and Love Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-10-17-07-38-20-hi Story Transcript:Hi: जयपुर के हवाई अड्डे पर हलचल थी।En: There was a buzz at the Jaipur airport.Hi: दीवाली का मौसम अपने चरम पर था और सारा शहर रंग-बिरंगी रौशनी में स्नान कर रहा था।En: The Diwali season was at its peak, and the whole city was bathed in colorful lights.Hi: इसी बीच, जयपुर लिटरेचर फेस्टिवल के लिए आने वाले साहित्य प्रेमियों में छोटे-बड़े लेखक, पाठक और विचारक शामिल थे।En: Meanwhile, among the literary enthusiasts coming for the Jaipur Literature Festival were authors, readers, and thinkers of all sizes and levels.Hi: सफेद तंबूओं से सजे इस महोत्सव ने हर किसी को अपनी ओर आकर्षित कर लिया था।En: This festival, adorned with white tents, had attracted everyone.Hi: यहाँ, किताबों की महक, मखमली-आवाज़ में गूँजते किस्से और ताज़े गाज़र हल्वे की महक हर दिशा में फैली थी।En: The aroma of books, the resonating tales in velvety voices, and the smell of fresh gajar halwa were spreading in every direction.Hi: आज, विशेष आयोजनों के बीच, एक युवा लेखक, अर्जुन, अपनी जगह पक्की करने की कोशिश में था।En: Today, among the special events, a young author, Arjun, was trying to secure his place.Hi: उसके पास एक महत्त्वपूर्ण अवसर था - एक प्रतिष्ठित कहानी प्रतियोगिता जीतने का।En: He had an important opportunity - to win a prestigious story competition.Hi: लेकिन आज के दिन उसके दिल में हलचल इसलिए थी क्योंकि उसकी बहन मीरा भी यहाँ मौजूद थी, जाने अनजाने।En: But today, his heart was restless because his sister Meera was present here, unexpectedly.Hi: कॉलेज में इतिहास की प्रोफेसर बन चुकी मीरा, कई सालों से पारिवारिक समारोहों से दूर रही थी।En: Meera, who had become a college history professor, had stayed away from family gatherings for many years.Hi: अर्जुन चाहता था कि वह अपनी प्रस्तुति पर ध्यान केंद्रित करे, लेकिन मीरा की उपस्थिति उसे विचलित कर रही थी।En: Arjun wanted to focus on his presentation, but Meera's presence was distracting him.Hi: वह जानता था कि उसके परिवार का ध्यान खींचने के लिए उसे यह प्रतियोगिता जीतनी होगी।En: He knew he had to win this competition to draw his family's attention.Hi: दूसरी ओर, मीरा इस कोशिश में थी कि भाई-बहन के बीच की दरार भर सकें।En: On the other hand, Meera was trying to mend the rift between the siblings.Hi: अर्जुन और मीरा का रिश्ता बचपन में बहुत मज़बूत था, लेकिन अब दोनों की राहें और विचार अलग-अलग हो गए थे।En: The relationship between Arjun and Meera was very strong in childhood, but now their paths and thoughts had diverged.Hi: त्योहार की इस गहमा-गहमी में अर्जुन की घबराहट बढ़ रही थी।En: Amidst the hustle and bustle of the festival, Arjun's nervousness was increasing.Hi: वह मंच पर आया, उसकी कहानी का शीर्षक था, "विरासत की छाँव में।En: He came onto the stage, and his story was titled, "In the Shadow of Legacy."Hi: " उसने आँखें घुमाकर देखा, मीरा भीड़ में बैठी थी, ध्यान से उसकी ओर देख रही थी।En: He glanced around and saw Meera sitting in the crowd, watching him intently.Hi: अचानक, अर्जुन को एक विश्वास मिला।En: Suddenly, Arjun gained confidence.Hi: उसने कहानी सुनानी शुरू की, आँखों में अपने छोटे भाई के संघर्षों का चित्रण करते हुए।En: He began narrating the story, depicting the struggles of his little brother through his eyes.Hi: कहानी जैसे-जैसे आगे बढ़ी, दर्शक मंत्रमुग्ध हो गए।En: As the story progressed, the audience was spellbound.Hi: इमोशनल मोड़ पर अर्जुन की आँखों में आँसू थे।En: At an emotional turn, tears welled up in Arjun's eyes.Hi: उसकी आवाज़ काँप रही थी जब अंत में उसने अपनी बहन की ओर देखा और बोला, "विरासत बस भौतिक नहीं होती, यह रिश्तों की वो छाँव भी होती है जिसमें हम सुकून पाते हैं।En: His voice trembled when he finally looked at his sister and said, "Legacy is not just material; it is also the shadow of relationships where we find peace."Hi: "पढ़ाई खत्म होते ही तालीयों की गूंज उठी।En: As he finished reading, applause erupted.Hi: अर्जुन ने एक गहरी सांस ली और मंच से नीचे उतरा।En: Arjun took a deep breath and stepped down from the stage.Hi: भीड़ में मीरा उसकी ओर बढ़ी।En: Meera moved towards him in the crowd.Hi: एक पल के लिए दोनों चुप रहे, लेकिन फिर मीरा ने कहा, "तुमने कमाल कर दिया।En: For a moment, both remained silent, but then Meera said, "You did amazing.Hi: मुझे तुम पर हमेशा गर्व था।En: I was always proud of you."Hi: " अर्जुन ने एक गहरी साँस लेकर कहा, "तुम्हारी स्वीकृति मेरे लिए सबसे बड़ी जीत है।En: Arjun took a deep breath and said, "Your acceptance is my greatest victory."Hi: "उस शाम, दीवाली की रोशनी में नहाई गुलाबी नगरी में, भाई-बहन के बीच की दरारें मुरझी स्नेह की धूप में पिघल रही थीं।En: That evening, under the Diwali lights bathing the pink city, the rifts between brother and sister were melting in the warmth of love and sunlight.Hi: अर्जुन और मीरा ने एक साथ मिठाई खाई, हँसे और नए सिरे से परिवार और दोस्ती की मिठास को पाया।En: Arjun and Meera ate sweets together, laughed, and rediscovered the sweetness of family and friendship.Hi: परिवार की गर्माहट और व्यक्तिगत संघर्षों को परे रखते हुए, उन्होंने अपनी राहें एक बार फिर से आसमान की खुली छत के नीचे जोड़ दी थीं।En: Setting aside familial warmth and personal struggles, they joined their paths once again under the open sky.Hi: प्रतियोगिता का परिणाम बाद में आएगा, लेकिन अर्जुन ने आज अपनी सबसे बड़ी जीत हासिल कर ली थी।En: The result of the competition would come later, but Arjun had already achieved his greatest victory today. Vocabulary Words:buzz: हलचलbathed: स्नान कर रहा थाenthusiasts: प्रेमियोंadorned: सजेaroma: महकresonating: गूँजतेprestigious: प्रतिष्ठितrestless: हलचलrift: दरारdiverged: अलग हुएhustle and bustle: गहमा-गहमीnervousness: घबराहटglanced: आँखें घुमाकर देखाintently: ध्यान सेspellbound: मंत्रमुग्धerupted: गूंज उठीapplause: तालीयोंmend: भरpaths: राहेंthoughts: विचारdepicting: चित्रणemotional: इमोशनलtrembled: काँप रही थीacceptance: स्वीकृतिrifts: दरारेंmelting: पिघल रही थींrediscovered: पायाwarmth: गर्माहटlegacy: विरासतmaterial: भौतिक

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Rekindling Bonds: Sisters Reunite Under Sukkot Skies Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-10-15-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: רוח הסתיו נישאה מעל בסיס חיפה, נושאת עמה את ריח הים וההבטחה לקציר חגיגי.En: The autumn breeze swept over base Haifa, carrying with it the scent of the sea and the promise of a festive harvest.He: סביבם הכריזו קולות הספינות על חיים של תנועה ומסעות.En: Around them, the sounds of the ships declared lives full of movement and journeys.He: בצד אחד של הבסיס עמדה סוכה קטנה, מכוסה בקריאות פרחים ומקושטת בענפי דקל צבעוניים.En: On one side of the base stood a small sukkah, covered with flower garlands and adorned with colorful palm branches.He: אריאל עמדה שם, עיניה מחפשות בין האנשים, ליבה מתרונן מהתרגשות ומפחד.En: Ariel stood there, her eyes searching among the people, her heart fluttering with excitement and fear.He: חודשים חלפו מאז נפרדה מאחותה נועה, שהייתה בפריסה.En: Months had passed since she parted from her sister Noa, who had been deployed.He: היא חששה משינויים שהפרידה יכולה להביא.En: She was anxious about the changes that the separation might bring.He: אבל אריאל כבר קיבלה החלטה.En: But Ariel had already made up her mind.He: היא תחבק את נועה בחום ובאהבה.En: She would embrace Noa warmly and lovingly.He: היא תכננה חגיגת סוכות קטנה, בתקווה שזה יחבר אותן מחדש.En: She had planned a small Sukkot celebration, hoping it would reconnect them.He: לפתע, נועה התקרבה, הגיעה מאחורי גאוות מול הים הפתוח.En: Suddenly, Noa approached, arriving from behind a rise facing the open sea.He: אריאל רצה אליה, ידיה פתוחות לה.En: Ariel ran to her, her arms open wide.He: "נועה!En: "Noa!"He: " היא קראה, מחבקת אותה חזק, מרגישה את הגעגוע נמס.En: she called, hugging her tightly, feeling the longing melt away.He: בחגיגת הסוכות, המשפחה ישבה יחד.En: During the Sukkot celebration, the family sat together.He: הטעמים והריחות גברו על כל פחד.En: The tastes and scents overcame all fears.He: אריאל ונועה התלוצצו ונזכרו בהרפתקאות מהעבר.En: Ariel and Noa joked and reminisced about past adventures.He: השיחות, הצחוקים, והקרבה הקפיאו את הזמן.En: The conversations, the laughter, and the closeness froze time.He: אילי, חבר קרוב, הצטרף גם הוא לחגיגה, מוסיף שמחה ורגש לבבית.En: Eli, a close friend, also joined the celebration, adding joy and heartfelt emotion.He: בסוף הערב, הבטיחה אריאל לעצמה שמה שחשבה שיהיה קשה התגלה כקל וכטבעי.En: At the end of the evening, Ariel promised herself that what she thought would be difficult turned out to be easy and natural.He: היא למדה שהקשרים המשפחתיים יכולים להתחדש, להתחזק דרך כל שינוי.En: She learned that familial bonds can be renewed and strengthened through any change.He: הרגשת הקלה והאושר הציפה אותה.En: A sense of relief and happiness washed over her.He: תחת אור הכוכבים והסוכה המקושטת, אריאל ידעה בליבה שמה שקושרים עם אהבה, לא נפרם בקלות.En: Under the starlight and the decorated sukkah, Ariel knew in her heart that what is bound with love does not unravel easily. Vocabulary Words:breeze: רוחscent: ריחfestive: חגיגיharvest: קצירgarlands: קריאותadorned: מקושטתfluttering: מתרונןexcitement: התרגשותseparation: פריסהembrace: תחבקlonging: געגועreminisced: נזכרוadventures: הרפתקאותcloseness: קרבהfroze: הקפיאוrelief: הקלהfamilial: משפחתייםrenewed: להתחדשstrengthened: להתחזקunravel: נפרםdecorated: מקושטתbonds: קשריםovercame: גברוemotion: רגשpromised: הבטיחהgathering: חגיגהheartfelt: לבביתdeclared: הכריזוdeploy: להציבapproached: התקרבהBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

In this episode of "Your Weekly Calling," Brad reflects on the changing seasons and the metaphorical winters of our spiritual lives. He shares personal anecdotes about enduring the harsh Minnesota winters and draws parallels to times when our faith feels cold and distant. Through the story of a man surviving a snowstorm by keeping a small fire alive,Brad emphasizes the importance of maintaining the flame of faith, even when it feels like just a spark. He challenges listeners to be proactive in their spiritual lives, acting as thermostats that set the temperature rather than thermometers that merely reflect it. The episode concludes with a call to action: reach out to someone, pray, and worship with intention, as even a small flame can help others weather their storms.Follow Brad Here:https://www.instagram.com/bradlowe1979/This show is brought to you by The Hopecast Networkhttps://www.instagram.com/hopecastnetwork/

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: A Halloween Surprise: Rekindling Love Amid the Festivities Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-10-13-07-38-20-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De bladeren vielen in gouden en rode tinten op de grond.En: The leaves fell to the ground in golden and red hues.Nl: Het was een drukke avond in de straten van New York.En: It was a busy evening on the streets of New York.Nl: Mensen in allerlei kostuums liepen langs de kraampjes, waar pompoenen en snoep werden verkocht.En: People in all sorts of costumes walked past stalls where pumpkins and candy were being sold.Nl: De lucht was fris en er hing een sfeer van verwachting in de stad.En: The air was crisp, and there was an atmosphere of anticipation in the city.Nl: Sander stond op de stoep, vlakbij een groot gebouw.En: Sander stood on the sidewalk, near a large building.Nl: Zijn handen trilden van opwinding en een beetje zenuwen.En: His hands trembled with excitement and a bit of nerves.Nl: Hij keek omhoog naar de hoge torens en ademde diep in.En: He looked up at the tall towers and took a deep breath.Nl: Vandaag was belangrijk.En: Today was important.Nl: Er lag een grote stapel kranten langs de weg.En: There was a big stack of newspapers along the road.Nl: De geur van kastanjes uit een nabije kraam vulde de lucht.En: The smell of chestnuts from a nearby stall filled the air.Nl: Annelies was zich niet bewust van de verrassing die op haar wachtte.En: Annelies was unaware of the surprise awaiting her.Nl: Ze had net een drukke dag op kantoor gehad en was moe.En: She had just had a busy day at the office and was tired.Nl: Ze dacht aan Sander, hoe ze zijn stem miste.En: She thought of Sander, how she missed his voice.Nl: Maar er waren zorgen die haar achtervolgden.En: But there were worries that haunted her.Nl: Wat was de toekomst voor hen?En: What did the future hold for them?Nl: Rond acht uur 's avonds vond het Halloweenfestival plaats.En: Around eight in the evening, the Halloween festival took place.Nl: Mensen verzamelden zich rond kraampjes, verkleed als heksen en spoken.En: People gathered around stalls, dressed as witches and ghosts.Nl: De vibrerende energie en het gelach vulden de straten.En: The vibrant energy and laughter filled the streets.Nl: Ineens zag Annelies een bekend gezicht in de menigte.En: Suddenly, Annelies saw a familiar face in the crowd.Nl: "Sander?"En: "Sander?"Nl: Haar stem was verbaasd en blij tegelijk.En: Her voice was surprised and happy at the same time.Nl: Hij knikte en glimlachte breed.En: He nodded and smiled broadly.Nl: Ze omhelsden elkaar stevig.En: They hugged each other tightly.Nl: "Wat doe je hier?"En: "What are you doing here?"Nl: vroeg ze.En: she asked.Nl: "We moeten praten, Annelies," zei Sander.En: "We need to talk, Annelies," Sander said.Nl: "Ik wil weten hoe jij je voelt over ons, over de toekomst."En: "I want to know how you feel about us, about the future."Nl: Ze liepen naast elkaar, terwijl de geur van verse pretzels hen omringde.En: They walked side by side, while the smell of fresh pretzels surrounded them.Nl: De muziek en het gelach vormden een achtergrond voor hun gesprek.En: The music and laughter formed a backdrop for their conversation.Nl: Sander vertelde haar over zijn verlangen om de afstand te overbruggen, en hij stelde voor om een plan te maken voor hun toekomst.En: Sander told her about his desire to bridge the distance, and he proposed making a plan for their future.Nl: Annelies slikte en stopte even met lopen.En: Annelies swallowed and stopped walking for a moment.Nl: "Sander, ik ben bang.En: "I'm afraid, Sander.Nl: Wat als het niet werkt?En: What if it doesn't work?Nl: Wat als ik alles op het spel zet voor iets dat niet zeker is?"En: What if I risk everything for something that's not certain?"Nl: Haar ogen werkten helder in het straatlicht.En: Her eyes shone bright in the streetlight.Nl: Hij hield haar handen vast, voelde de kou ervan.En: He held her hands, felt their coldness.Nl: "Ik begrijp het.En: "I understand.Nl: Maar ik wil het proberen, zelfs als het moeilijk is."En: But I want to try, even if it's difficult."Nl: Zijn stem was serieus en gevuld met hoop.En: His voice was serious and filled with hope.Nl: Ze dacht na, luisterend naar haar eigen hart.En: She thought, listening to her own heart.Nl: Misschien was dit het moment om eerlijk te zijn.En: Perhaps this was the moment to be honest.Nl: "Ik ben bereid om te proberen," zei ze uiteindelijk.En: "I'm willing to try," she eventually said.Nl: "Laten we vaker communiceren en plannen maken om elkaar vaker te zien."En: "Let's communicate more and make plans to see each other more often."Nl: Ze wandelden verder, de avond omarmend.En: They walked on, embracing the evening.Nl: De wereld om hen heen was luidruchtig, maar tussen hen was er een nieuwe rust.En: The world around them was noisy, but between them, there was a new calm.Nl: Sander had geleerd dat geduld en begrip de sleutel waren.En: Sander learned that patience and understanding were key.Nl: Annelies voelde zich dapperder, klaar om de toekomst samen onder ogen te zien.En: Annelies felt braver, ready to face the future together.Nl: De lucht werd kouder, maar ze waren samen, en dat was genoeg.En: The air grew colder, but they were together, and that was enough.Nl: Terwijl de avond vorderde en de sterren verschenen, vonden ze nieuw vertrouwen in elkaars blikken.En: As the evening progressed and the stars appeared, they found new confidence in each other's eyes.Nl: Halloween was een tijd voor veranderingen en, gelukkig, voor hen, een kans op een gezamenlijke toekomst.En: Halloween was a time for changes and, fortunately, for them, an opportunity for a shared future. Vocabulary Words:hues: tintenanticipation: verwachtingtrembled: trildennerves: zenuwenstack: stapelchestnuts: kastanjesunaware: zich niet bewusthaunted: achtervolgdenwitches: heksenvibrant: vibrerendeembracing: omarmendpatience: geduldcrisp: frissurprise: verrassingrisk: op het spel zetproposed: stelde voorconfidence: vertrouwenbackdrop: achtergrondbridging: overbruggensurrounded: omringdenodded: kniktetightly: stevigeventually: uiteindelijkafraid: banglaughter: gelachdesire: verlangenserious: serieushaunted: achtervolgdenfamiliar: bekendatmosphere: sfeer

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Surprise Encounter: Rekindling Love at Stockholm Central Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-10-13-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Det var en kylig höstdag i Stockholm.En: It was a chilly autumn day in Stockholm.Sv: Löven prasslade under fötterna på människor som skyndade sig genom Centralstationen.En: The leaves rustled under the feet of people hurrying through Centralstationen.Sv: Linnea, som nyss flyttat till en annan stad för sitt nya jobb, kände sig ensam där hon stod vid tåget.En: Linnea, who had recently moved to another city for her new job, felt lonely as she stood by the train.Sv: Hon kom på en spontan tanke.En: A spontaneous idea came to her.Sv: Hon skulle överraska Jonas genom att komma tillbaka till Stockholm över helgen utan att meddela honom.En: She would surprise Jonas by coming back to Stockholm over the weekend without telling him.Sv: Stockholm Central var som vanligt fylld med liv och rörelse.En: Stockholm Central was as usual filled with life and movement.Sv: Alla var inbäddade i varma halsdukar och tjocka jackor, vilket skapade en skön kontrast mot den svala luften.En: Everyone was wrapped in warm scarves and thick jackets, which created a nice contrast to the cool air.Sv: Linnea andades djupt och kände doften av nybryggt kaffe från caféet.En: Linnea breathed deeply and smelled the scent of freshly brewed coffee from the café.Sv: Hon gick mot utgången och såg sig omkring.En: She walked towards the exit and looked around.Sv: Där, vid ingången till spår 10, stod Jonas.En: There, at the entrance to track 10, stood Jonas.Sv: Men han var inte ensam.En: But he was not alone.Sv: Vid hans sida fanns Elin, Linneas bästa vän.En: By his side was Elin, Linnea's best friend.Sv: De stod nära och såg bekymrade ut.En: They stood close and looked concerned.Sv: Linnea kände en våg av osäkerhet skölja över henne.En: Linnea felt a wave of uncertainty wash over her.Sv: Hon gick närmare, tvekande, tills Jonas såg henne.En: She walked closer, hesitantly, until Jonas saw her.Sv: Hans ögon vidgades av överraskning när deras blickar möttes.En: His eyes widened in surprise when their eyes met.Sv: "Linnea?"En: "Linnea?"Sv: sa han förvånat.En: he said, surprised.Sv: "Ja", svarade hon.En: "Yes," she replied.Sv: "Jag ville överraska dig."En: "I wanted to surprise you."Sv: Jonas log och sträckte ut armarna.En: Jonas smiled and reached out his arms.Sv: "Det hjälpte mycket att prata med Elin," erkände han.En: "It helped a lot to talk to Elin," he admitted.Sv: Linnea fick veta att Jonas hade vänt sig till Elin för råd om hur deras relation skulle kunna fungera bättre på distans.En: Linnea found out that Jonas had turned to Elin for advice on how their relationship could work better over the distance.Sv: De tre satte sig på ett café och värmde sig med varsin kopp te.En: The three of them sat down at a café and warmed up with a cup of tea each.Sv: De pratade länge om hur viktigt det är med öppen kommunikation och att ge varandra stöd.En: They talked for a long time about how important it is to have open communication and to support each other.Sv: "Vi måste arbeta på detta tillsammans", sa Linnea beslutsamt.En: "We need to work on this together," Linnea said decisively.Sv: Och där, mitt bland det myllrande folkmyllret i Centralstationen, bestämde sig Linnea och Jonas för att bli ett starkare team.En: And there, amidst the bustling crowd at Centralstationen, Linnea and Jonas decided to become a stronger team.Sv: De förstod att deras kärlek kunde övervinna hindren, bara de pratade med varandra och delade sitt liv, även på avstånd.En: They understood that their love could overcome obstacles, as long as they talked to each other and shared their lives, even from afar.Sv: Den sköra känslan av separation bleknade och ersattes av ett löfte om styrka och tillsammanskap.En: The fragile feeling of separation faded and was replaced by a promise of strength and togetherness.Sv: Tillsammans kunde de möta höstens kyla.En: Together they could face the autumn cold.Sv: Framför dem låg nya utmaningar, men också en gemensam framtid.En: In front of them lay new challenges, but also a shared future. Vocabulary Words:chilly: kyligrustled: prassladehurrying: skyndadespontaneous: spontansurprise: överraskacontrast: kontrastbreathed: andadesfreshly brewed: nybryggttrack: spårconcerned: bekymradehesitantly: tvekandesurprise: överraskningreached: sträckteadmitted: erkändedistance: distansecommunication: kommunikationsupport: stöddecisively: beslutsamtamidst: mitt blandbustling: myllrandeovercome: övervinnaobstacles: hindershared: deladefragile: sköraseparation: separationpromise: löftetogetherness: tillsammanskapfaded: bleknadefaced: mötachallenges: utmaningar

Real leadership begins when we stop striving to prove our worth and start remembering who we are. Jerry Colonna blends wisdom, vulnerability, and experience in a heartfelt conversation that reimagines what it means to lead with purpose. From the fast-paced world of venture capital to guiding others through Reboot, Jerry reveals how self-awareness, courage, and belonging can transform not only our work—but our lives. With honesty and compassion, he reminds us that true growth starts within.    Key Takeaways:   Kindness begins with doing your own inner work so you don't pass on pain to others.  You don't have to be harsh or unkind to be successful—true leadership is rooted in compassion.  Healing yourself is a moral responsibility that helps break cycles of hurt and separation.  Community and belonging are essential—our shared humanity depends on empathy and love.  The greatest legacy we can leave is to become the ancestors our descendants deserve.  Join us for the Kindness Campaign and help create a ripple of compassion in your community! Sign up today at SmallChangesBigShifts.com/Kindness to receive daily acts of kindness and inspiration.   We're also inviting sponsorship partners to help us expand this movement and touch even more lives. If your organization would like to be part of spreading kindness across communities, explore the opportunities here: https://smallchangesbigshifts.com/download/9926/?tmstv=1757105005   About Jerry Colonna:  Jerry Colonna is a leading executive coach who uses the skills he learned as a venture capitalist to help entrepreneurs. He is a co-founder and CEO of Reboot, the executive coaching and leadership development company, host of the Reboot Podcast, and author of REUNION: Leadership and the Longing to Belong (HarperBusiness; Nov. 14, 2023) and Reboot: Leadership and the Art of Growing Up (HarperBusiness, 2019). He draws on his wide variety of experiences to help clients design a more conscious life and make needed changes to their career to improve their performance and satisfaction. Previously he was a partner with JPMorgan Partners (JPMP), the private equity arm of JP Morgan Chase. He joined JPMP from Flatiron Partners, which he launched in 1996 with partner, Fred Wilson. Flatiron became one of the most successful, early-stage investment programs in the New York City area. He lives on a farm in Longmont, Colorado.    Connect with Jerry Colonna at:   www.reboot.io   https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerry-colonna-reboot/     Connect with Dr. Michelle and Bayleigh at:  https://smallchangesbigshifts.com  hello@smallchangesbigshifts.com  https://www.linkedin.com/company/smallchangesbigshifts  https://www.facebook.com/SmallChangesBigShifts  https://www.instagram.com/smallchangesbigshiftsco    Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.  Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!  Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.  Leave us an Apple Podcasts review Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts. 

Send us a textWhen relationships lose their spark, it's not always about the big fights—it's often about the slow drift. In this episode of In Session, Dr. Gabrielle and Charice explore how to breathe life back into a connection that feels distant. From spotting the subtle signs of disconnection to having the tough conversations we avoid, they'll guide you through practical ways to rebuild curiosity, safety, and intimacy. Whether you're rekindling the spark or learning to tend to the relationship you already have, this episode offers hope, humor, and steps you can start taking today.Support the showDisclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or professional mental health care.Want more? Subscribe now and take a seat In Session! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1679131/supportFollow us on Instagram: @insessionthepodcast Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/insessionthepodcast/

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Rekindling Connection Amidst Barcelona's Majestic Autumn Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-10-10-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: La tardor a Barcelona té una llum especial.En: Autumn in Barcelona has a special light.Ca: La Sagrada Família s'alçava majestuosa al cel, les seves ombres al terra semblaven ballar amb el vent suau del vespre.En: La Sagrada Família rose majestically into the sky, its shadows on the ground seemed to dance with the gentle evening breeze.Ca: Laia va arribar primer.En: Laia arrived first.Ca: Esperava amb il·lusió retrobar-se amb el seu germà, Pere.En: She eagerly awaited reuniting with her brother, Pere.Ca: Feia anys que no es veien.En: It had been years since they last saw each other.Ca: L'últim cop, les seves vides eren molt diferents.En: The last time, their lives were very different.Ca: Mentre es mirava les façanes de l'església, pensava en com explicar-li a Pere que comprenia els seus temors.En: As she gazed at the church's façades, she thought about how to explain to Pere that she understood his fears.Ca: Com a arquitecta, per a ella, les pedres parlaven de somnis i projectes, de fortalesa i bellesa.En: As an architect, to her, the stones spoke of dreams and projects, of strength and beauty.Ca: Quan Pere va arribar, a Laia li va costar reconèixer-lo.En: When Pere arrived, Laia had difficulty recognizing him.Ca: Havia crescut i portava una motxilla plena de llibres.En: He had grown and carried a backpack full of books.Ca: S'acostà amb una mica de timidesa.En: He approached with a bit of shyness.Ca: Ell va somriure tímidament, però els seus ulls reflectien una barreja de nervis i emoció.En: He smiled timidly, but his eyes reflected a mix of nerves and excitement.Ca: —T'he trobat a faltar, germanet —va dir Laia sincerament, envoltant-lo amb una abraçada càlida.En: "I've missed you, little brother," said Laia sincerely, wrapping him in a warm hug.Ca: —Jo també, Laia —va contestar Pere, afluixant una mica la seva defensiva.En: "I've missed you too, Laia," Pere replied, relaxing his defensiveness a bit.Ca: Laia va decidir portar-lo d'excursió per dins de La Sagrada Família.En: Laia decided to take him on a tour inside La Sagrada Família.Ca: A mesura que s'endinsaven en aquell monstre de pedra i llum, els jocs de colors i formes semblaven despertar alguna cosa dins d'ells.En: As they delved into that stone and light monster, the play of colors and shapes seemed to awaken something inside them.Ca: Era com si cada arc, cada columna expliquessin una història antiga i profunda.En: It was as if every arch, every column told an ancient, profound tale.Ca: La Mercè s'apropava, i la ciutat estava plena de vida i alegria.En: La Mercè was approaching, and the city was full of life and joy.Ca: Però Pere semblava una mica distant, com si lluités amb pensaments que no sabia com verbalitzar.En: But Pere seemed a bit distant, as if he were struggling with thoughts he didn't know how to verbalize.Ca: —Saps, Laia, sovint em pregunto si faig el que vull a la vida o si només intento complaure als altres —va confessar finalment Pere sota una de les naus laterals, on la llum del sol feia ballar infinitat de colors.En: "You know, Laia, I often wonder if I'm doing what I want in life or if I'm just trying to please others," Pere finally confessed under one of the side naves, where the sunlight made countless colors dance.Ca: Laia va sentir una onada d'empatia.En: Laia felt a wave of empathy.Ca: Va posar la mà a l'espatlla del seu germà i li va dir amb fermesa:—Pere, tots tenim aquests dubtes.En: She placed her hand on her brother's shoulder and said firmly: "Pere, we all have these doubts.Ca: I està bé.En: And it's okay.Ca: No cal que siguis com jo, ni com ningú.En: You don't need to be like me, or like anyone else.Ca: Només sigues tu mateix.En: Just be yourself.Ca: Això és el que realment importa.En: That's what really matters."Ca: Pere la va mirar, sorprès de la comprensió que trobava en les seves paraules.En: Pere looked at her, surprised by the understanding he found in her words.Ca: Per primera vegada en molt de temps, es sentia menys sol amb les seves preocupacions.En: For the first time in a long while, he felt less alone with his concerns.Ca: —Gràcies, Laia.En: "Thank you, Laia.Ca: Realment necessitava escoltar això.En: I really needed to hear that."Ca: Van sortir de la basílica amb els cors alleugerits.En: They left the basilica with lighter hearts.Ca: Les llums de la ciutat començaven a encendre's, i un nou camí es presentava davant d'ells.En: The city lights were beginning to turn on, and a new path lay before them.Ca: Van decidir fer plans per veure's més sovint, per no deixar que anys de silenci els separessin de nou.En: They decided to make plans to see each other more often, to not let years of silence separate them again.Ca: Laia havia apres d'ell la importància d'escoltar, mentre que Pere començava a confiar més en el seu propi camí.En: Laia had learned from him the importance of listening, while Pere began to have more trust in his own path.Ca: Sota els estels de la nit barcelonina, els germans van saber que, malgrat les distàncies, sempre trobarien el camí de tornada l'un a l'altre.En: Under the stars of the Barcelona night, the siblings knew that, despite the distances, they would always find the way back to each other. Vocabulary Words:autumn: la tardorlight: la llumshadow: l'ombrabreeze: el vent suaufaçade: la façanaarchitect: l'arquitectastone: la pedradream: el somnistrength: la fortalesabackpack: la motxillashyness: la timidesahug: l'abraçadacolumn: la columnaarch: l'arctale: la històriajoy: l'alegrianave: la naudefensiveness: la defensivaunderstanding: la comprensióconcern: la preocupacióheart: el corpath: el camísilence: el silencistar: l'estelempathy: l'empatiashoulder: l'espatllatrust: la confiançadistance: la distànciaproject: el projectebattle: la lluita

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Rekindling Friendship under Skagen's Moonlit Sky Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-10-07-07-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Månen hang lavt over stranden i Skagen, dens skær svagt reflekteret i det stille hav.En: The moon hung low over the beach in Skagen, its glow faintly reflected in the calm sea.Da: Blødt sand bøjede sig let under fødderne af tre venner, der havde samlet sig omkring et lille bål.En: Soft sand gently bent under the feet of three friends who had gathered around a small fire.Da: Flammerne dansede i nattevinden og kastede et gyldent lys over dem.En: The flames danced in the night wind, casting a golden light over them.Da: Søren sad nærmest bålet.En: Søren sat closest to the fire.Da: Han stirrede ind i flammerne, lyttende til den beroligende lyd af bølgerne mod kysten.En: He stared into the flames, listening to the soothing sound of the waves against the shore.Da: Ved hans side sad Mette, muntert snakkende med Lars om deres hverdag.En: Beside him sat Mette, cheerfully chatting with Lars about their daily lives.Da: Men Søren var stille.En: But Søren remained silent.Da: Indeni ham voksede en følelse af nostalgi og bekymring.En: Inside him grew a feeling of nostalgia and concern.Da: Han spekulerede på, om de stadig var de samme venner, de havde været engang.En: He wondered if they were still the same friends they had once been.Da: Luften var kold, som den kun kunne være i efteråret, men bålets varme holdt kulden tilbage.En: The air was cold, as it only could be in autumn, but the fire's warmth held the chill at bay.Da: Døgnets kontraster – varm og kold, lys og mørke – mindede Søren om, hvor anderledes ting havde været.En: The day's contrasts—warm and cold, light and dark—reminded Søren of how different things had been.Da: "Mon vi snart glider fra hinanden?" tænkte han.En: "I wonder if we'll soon drift apart," he thought.Da: Pludselig rejste han sig op og sagde, "Jeg har noget, jeg vil dele med jer."En: Suddenly, he stood up and said, "I have something I want to share with you."Da: Mette og Lars kiggede nysgerrigt op.En: Mette and Lars looked up curiously.Da: "Kan I huske den gang, vi tog til Læsø i vores unge dage? Da vi tabte os i skoven?"En: "Do you remember the time we went to Læsø in our younger days? When we got lost in the forest?"Da: Et grin brød frem fra Mette, og Lars rystede på hovedet med et smil.En: A laugh burst from Mette, and Lars shook his head with a smile.Da: "Ja, og du ville klatre op i det højeste træ for at finde vej," sagde Lars.En: "Yes, and you wanted to climb the tallest tree to find our way," said Lars.Da: Søren lo.En: Søren laughed.Da: "Det var en skør idé, men det bragte os alligevel sammen," fortsatte han, hans stemme nu mere sikker.En: "That was a crazy idea, but it brought us together anyway," he continued, his voice now more assured.Da: Han fortalte hele historien, tilsat små detaljer, der fik dem alle til at grine og mindes gamle dage.En: He told the whole story, adding little details that made them all laugh and reminisce about old times.Da: Da han var færdig, var der en pause, og så begyndte Mette at dele sine egne minder.En: When he finished, there was a pause, and then Mette began to share her own memories.Da: Snart fulgte Lars.En: Soon Lars followed.Da: Fortiden kom til live gennem deres ord, og det var, som om intet nogensinde havde ændret sig.En: The past came to life through their words, and it was as if nothing had ever changed.Da: Mens natten skred frem, vendte de emnet mod fremtiden, og enighed om at mødes igen snart blev truffet.En: As the night progressed, they turned the topic to the future, and an agreement to meet again soon was made.Da: Søren følte en varm glød af glæde skylle over sig.En: Søren felt a warm glow of joy wash over him.Da: Måske havde ting ændret sig, men han indså nu, at det ikke var for sent at styrke deres venskab.En: Perhaps things had changed, but he now realized that it was not too late to strengthen their friendship.Da: Under månens stadig lys og det knitrende bål forudsagde han, at deres bind kunne udvikle sig og stadig være stærke.En: Under the ever-bright moon and the crackling fire, he predicted that their bonds could grow and remain strong.Da: Som flammerne ved deres fødder blev de holdt i live af hinandens nærvær, klar til at brænde klart igen.En: Like the flames at their feet, they were kept alive by each other's presence, ready to burn brightly once more. Vocabulary Words:hung: hangfaintly: svagtgathered: samletflames: flammernecasting: kastedegolden: gyldentwaves: bølgerneconcern: bekymringautumn: efteråretcontrasts: kontrasterdrift apart: glider fra hinandencuriously: nysgerrigtlaughed: loassured: sikkerreminisce: mindesmemories: minderagreement: enighedstrengthen: styrkeglow: glødjoy: glædecrackling: knitrendepredicted: forudsagdepresence: nærværremained: værebeach: strandcalm: stillesoothing: beroligendenostalgia: nostalgilife: livvastness: størrelse

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Rekindling Bonds: An Unexpected Reunion During Sukkot Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-10-06-07-38-20-he Story Transcript:He: ארי הלך לאיטו לאורך השבילים של פארק סנטרל.En: Ari walked slowly along the paths of Central Park.He: הרוח הקרירה של סתיו נשבה בין העצים, עלי שלכת הזהב חיפו את האדמה כמו שטיח צבעוני.En: The cool autumn breeze blew between the trees, and golden autumn leaves carpeted the ground like a colorful rug.He: סלסולים של מוזיקה חגיגית נשמעו מרחוק, והקריאות העליזות של הילדים מילאו את האוויר.En: Twirls of festive music could be heard from afar, and the cheerful calls of children filled the air.He: זה היה חג סוכות, זמן של שמחה וזכרונות ילדות.En: It was Sukkot, a time of joy and childhood memories.He: ארי עצר ליד סוכה קטנה, קישוטי נייר ובדים צבעוניים עיטרו אותה.En: Ari stopped by a small sukkah, adorned with paper decorations and colorful fabrics.He: זכרונות חזרו אליו מימי החג שחגג פעם עם חבריו הטובים, רינה ולוי.En: Memories came back to him from the times he once celebrated the holiday with his good friends, Rina and Levi.He: הם היו חבורה בלתי נפרדת.En: They were an inseparable group.He: אך הזמן עבר, וכל אחד הלך בדרכו.En: But time passed, and each went their own way.He: ארי חש געגוע עמוק בלבו לשוב ולחוות את החיבור ההוא.En: Ari felt a deep longing in his heart to experience that connection again.He: אם רק הוא היה בטוח שהם ירצו לפגוש אותו.En: If only he was sure they would want to meet him.He: אולי רינה עסוקה בחייה החדשים?En: Perhaps Rina was busy with her new life?He: אולי לוי שקוע במסורתיו ולא יראה בו חלק מהעולם שלו עוד?En: Maybe Levi was engrossed in his traditions and wouldn't see Ari as a part of his world anymore?He: אבל משהו בתוכו דחף אותו להישאר.En: But something inside him urged him to stay.He: מתוך ההמון הססגוני, ראה ארי פתאום את רינה צוחקת עם לוי ליד שולחן קטן.En: Out of the colorful crowd, Ari suddenly saw Rina laughing with Levi by a small table.He: היא נראתה בדיוק כמו שזכר, חיונית ומלאת שמחת חיים.En: She looked just as he remembered, vibrant and full of life.He: לוי, עם מבטו השקט, נראה מסורתי מתמיד.En: Levi, with his quiet gaze, seemed more traditional than ever.He: הלב של ארי פעם בחוזקה.En: Ari's heart pounded strongly.He: האם זה יהיה נכון פשוט לגשת?En: Should he just walk up to them?He: או שמא עדיף להסתובב וללכת?En: Or would it be better to turn and leave?He: אבל געגוע כמעט מוחשי חילף בו.En: But the almost palpable longing surged within him.He: הוא ידע שעליו להחליט - עכשיו או לעולם לא.En: He knew he had to decide - now or never.He: בצעד איטי אך בטוח, הוא התקדם לעבר שולחנם.En: With a slow but confident step, he moved toward their table.He: "רינה, לוי," קרא בקול קצת רועד.En: "Rina, Levi," he called out in a slightly trembling voice.He: שני הראשים הפנו אליו את מבטם, לרגע המום ואז היכרה חמה נפרשה על הפנים.En: Two heads turned to look at him, momentarily stunned before warm recognition spread across their faces.He: "ארי!En: "Ari!"He: " קראה רינה וקפצה עליו בחיבוק נלהב.En: Rina exclaimed and jumped on him with an enthusiastic hug.He: לוי חייך חיוך רחב ומצטרף לחיבוק.En: Levi smiled broadly and joined in the embrace.He: "כל כך התגעגענו," אמר הקול השקט של לוי.En: "We missed you so much," Levi's quiet voice said.He: הרגע היה מלא בשמחה ובדמעות של אושר.En: The moment was filled with joy and tears of happiness.He: ארי הרגיש את לבו מתרחב, כאילו חזר הביתה סוף סוף.En: Ari felt his heart expand, as if he had finally returned home.He: הם ישבו יחד, צחקו ונזכרו בימים ההם כשעוד היו חבורה חזקה.En: They sat together, laughed, and reminisced about those days when they were still a strong group.He: בהבטחה הדדית לשמור על קשר, ארי הבין שלמרות השינויים והזמן שחלף, החברות האמיתית איתנה.En: With a mutual promise to keep in touch, Ari realized that despite the changes and the time that had passed, true friendship stands firm.He: הוא ידע שחזר למצוא את שורשיו.En: He knew he had found his roots again.He: עם רינה ולוי שוב לצידו, הוא היה בטוח שגם העתיד יהיה מלא בזיכרונות משותפים ויפים.En: With Rina and Levi by his side once more, he was sure the future would also be filled with shared and beautiful memories. Vocabulary Words:carpeted: חיפוvibrant: חיוניתadorned: עיטרוpalpable: מוחשיexpand: מתרחבbreeze: רוחcheerful: עליזותlonging: געגועengrossed: שקועurged: דחףrecognition: היכרהstunned: המוםtrembling: רועדembrace: חיבוקmutual: הדדיתmemories: זכרונותchildhood: ילדותinseparable: בלתי נפרדתurge: דחףfestive: חגיגיתstunned: המוםtraditional: מסורתיoverwhelmed: הצפהhesitated: היסוסconfident: בטוחreminded: נזכרexpand: מתרחבroots: שורשיוfirm: איתנהurge: דחףBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

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