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Fluent Fiction - Dutch: From Vases to Ventures: Crafting Dreams in a Startup Hub Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-04-29-22-34-00-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De lentezon scheen op het dak van het startup incubator in het hart van de drukke stad.En: The spring sun shone on the roof of the startup incubator in the heart of the bustling city.Nl: Binnenin was de sfeer levendig.En: Inside, the atmosphere was lively.Nl: Jonge ondernemers werkten samen om hun dromen waar te maken.En: Young entrepreneurs worked together to make their dreams come true.Nl: De muren waren wit, maar versierd met abstracte kunst en groene planten.En: The walls were white but adorned with abstract art and green plants.Nl: Het was een plek waar creativiteit groeide.En: It was a place where creativity grew.Nl: Bram stond midden in het kantoor, zijn ogen glanzend van ambitie.En: Bram stood in the middle of the office, his eyes sparkling with ambition.Nl: Hij was druk bezig met het plannen van een belangrijke presentatie voor investeerders.En: He was busy planning an important presentation for investors.Nl: Om een blijvende indruk te maken, wilde hij iets bijzonders.En: To leave a lasting impression, he wanted something special.Nl: "We hebben een uniek decor nodig," zei hij vastberaden.En: "We need a unique décor," he said determinedly.Nl: Sanne, zijn partner, keek op vanachter haar laptop.En: Sanne, his partner, looked up from behind her laptop.Nl: Ze was pragmatisch en hield van cijfers.En: She was pragmatic and loved numbers.Nl: "We moeten ook op ons budget letten," waarschuwde ze.En: "We need to watch our budget too," she warned.Nl: Maar Bram was vastberaden en Sanne wist dat het belangrijk was om de juiste balans te vinden.En: But Bram was determined, and Sanne knew it was important to find the right balance.Nl: Samen liepen ze door de straten die versierd waren voor Koningsdag.En: Together they walked through the streets decorated for Koningsdag.Nl: Overal stonden kraampjes met oranje versieringen, vlaggen, en tweedehands spullen.En: Everywhere, there were stalls with orange decorations, flags, and second-hand goods.Nl: Ze stopten bij een stand vol met oude Nederlandse kunstvoorwerpen.En: They stopped at a stand full of old Dutch art objects.Nl: Bram's ogen vielen op een grote Delfts blauwe vaas.En: Bram's eyes fell on a large Delft blue vase.Nl: Het was uniek, traditioneel en prachtig.En: It was unique, traditional, and beautiful.Nl: "Dit moet het zijn," zei Bram enthousiast.En: "This must be it," Bram said enthusiastically.Nl: Sanne fronste.En: Sanne frowned.Nl: "Het is prachtig, maar het is duur."En: "It's beautiful, but it's expensive."Nl: Haar zorgen over het budget waren groot.En: Her concerns about the budget were significant.Nl: Toch kon ze niet ontkennen dat de vaas echt indruk zou maken.En: Yet, she couldn't deny that the vase would truly make an impression.Nl: Na een lang gesprek en veel wikken en wegen besloten ze de vaas te kopen.En: After a long discussion and much deliberation, they decided to buy the vase.Nl: Bram ruilde een stapel oude kantoorbenodigdheden in voor winkeltegoed.En: Bram traded a stack of old office supplies for store credit.Nl: Sanne onderhandelde over een kleine korting met de verkoper.En: Sanne negotiated for a small discount with the seller.Nl: Samen vonden ze een manier om iets moois te bereiken zonder hun financiële grenzen te overschrijden.En: Together, they found a way to achieve something beautiful without exceeding their financial limits.Nl: Met de vaas trots in hun handen liepen ze terug naar het kantoor.En: With the vase proudly in their hands, they walked back to the office.Nl: Bram glimlachte naar Sanne.En: Bram smiled at Sanne.Nl: "Ik heb veel geleerd vandaag," zei hij.En: "I've learned a lot today," he said.Nl: "Een goed plan vereist strategie."En: "A good plan requires strategy."Nl: Sanne knikte en lachte.En: Sanne nodded and laughed.Nl: "En soms is het nemen van een risico de moeite waard."En: "And sometimes, taking a risk is worth it."Nl: Terug in het kantoor plaatsten ze de vaas op een plek waar het zonlicht er perfect op viel.En: Back in the office, they placed the vase in a spot where the sunlight fell on it perfectly.Nl: Het paste prachtig in het open interieur. Een symbool van hun gezamenlijke reis en hun groei als team.En: It fit beautifully into the open interior—a symbol of their shared journey and their growth as a team.Nl: De presentatie voor investeerders werd een groot succes en hun startup kreeg een nieuwe impuls.En: The presentation for investors was a great success, and their startup received a new boost.Nl: Bram en Sanne leerden dat met samenwerking en compromis, dromen werkelijkheid kunnen worden.En: Bram and Sanne learned that with collaboration and compromise, dreams can become reality. Vocabulary Words:roof: dakbustling: drukkeatmosphere: sfeerlively: levendigentrepreneurs: ondernemersadorned: versierdabstract: abstractecreativity: creativiteitsparkling: glanzendambition: ambitielasting: blijvendeimpression: indrukdeterminedly: vastberadenpragmatic: pragmatischbudget: budgetbalance: balansdecorated: versierdstalls: kraampjessecond-hand: tweedehandsobjects: voorwerpenenthusiastically: enthousiastconcerns: zorgendeliberation: wikken en wegencredit: winkeltegoednegotiated: onderhandeldefinancial: financiëlelimits: grenzenstrategy: strategierisk: risicoboost: impuls

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Pitching Green Dreams: How Passion Overcame Tech Glitches Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-04-29-22-34-01-he Story Transcript:He: התפתחות טכנולוגית מול כל הנופים הצבעוניים של תל אביב, שם קיימת מעבדה חדשנית מוקפת בניינים ירוקים ושטחי עבודה פתוחים מלאי צבע.En: Technological development against the colorful landscapes of Tel Aviv, where there exists an innovative lab surrounded by green buildings and open, vibrant workspaces.He: בפנים, אווירת יצירתיות ושיתוף פעולה מורגשת בכל פינה.En: Inside, an atmosphere of creativity and collaboration is felt in every corner.He: בצהריים של יום אביבי, נכנסו שלושה דמויות עיקריות אל המקום.En: On an early spring day, three main characters entered the place.He: נעם, בחור נרגש ונלהב, לוחץ את יד ידידיו העסקיים, ליאור ואבי, ומוכן להציג את רעיון הסטארטאפ שלהם מול משקיעים פוטנציאליים.En: Noam, an excited and enthusiastic young man, shook hands with his business friends, Lior and Avi, ready to present their startup idea to potential investors.He: נעם, יזם מלא תשוקה, בחר לספר על הפתרון החדשני שלהם, שפותר בעיות סביבתיות חשובות בעזרת טכנולוגיה ירוקה ונקייה.En: Noam, a passionate entrepreneur, chose to talk about their innovative solution, which addresses significant environmental issues with clean, green technology.He: אולם בלבו, נעם חש בלחץ והספקות החלו לנקר בו.En: However, in his heart, Noam felt pressure, and doubts began to nag at him.He: האם יוכל לשכנע את המשקיעים בטוהר כוונותיו וברעיון?En: Could he convince the investors of his pure intentions and the idea?He: ליאור ואבי, שני קציני הנדסה יצירתיים ומקוריים, ניצבים ככתף תומכת מאחוריו.En: Lior and Avi, two creative and original engineering officers, stood as supportive shoulders behind him.He: ברגע השיא, התחיל נעם את מצגת השקפים שלו, בדיוק כשהם נתפסים לחוסר נגינה קל.En: At the climax of the presentation, Noam began his slide show just as they experienced a minor technical glitch.He: המקרן כבה לפתע והאורות במתחם דלקו וכבו לסירוגין.En: The projector suddenly turned off, and the lights in the complex flickered on and off.He: בתוך כל הבלאגן והתקלות, עמד נעם מול הקהל, ותחושת הפחד החלה לחלחל בו.En: Amidst all the chaos and malfunctions, Noam stood before the audience, and a sense of fear began to seep into him.He: אך אז, חייך לעצמו בעצבנות קלוהרג את הלחץ ובחר לדבר מהלב.En: But then, he nervously smiled to himself, suppressed the pressure, and chose to speak from the heart.He: "אנחנו כאן כי אנחנו מאמינים שהפתרון שלנו יכול לשנות את העולם לטובה," אמר נעם בביטחון, כשהוא מסתכל הישר בעיני המשקיעים.En: "We are here because we believe our solution can change the world for the better," said Noam confidently, looking directly into the investors' eyes.He: בלי המצע הטכנולוגי לעמוד מאחוריו, השתמש רק בקולו ובאמונתו.En: Without the technological backing of the presentation, he used only his voice and belief.He: הוא סיפר על כוונתם לשפר את הסביבה, על הצורך בפיתוח מתמשך, ועל החזון הירוק שלהם.En: He spoke about their intention to improve the environment, the need for ongoing development, and their green vision.He: לאחר הסיום, התקהלות המשקיעים החרישית הפכה לתשואות קלות.En: After the conclusion, the silent gathering of investors turned to light applause.He: אחד מהמשקיעים התעניין ושאל עוד.En: One investor expressed interest and asked for more information.He: נאום האימפרוביזציה של נעם נגע ללבם, והם הביעו עניין ללמוד עוד על המיזם בהמשך.En: Noam's improvised speech touched their hearts, and they showed interest in learning more about the venture.He: נעם הרגיש כאילו נפתח דף חדש עבורו — הבין שאותנטיות ואמונה במטרה יכולים דווקא לגבור על ביצוע מושלם.En: Noam felt as though a new chapter had opened for him — realizing that authenticity and belief in a cause could actually triumph over a perfect performance.He: הוא, ליאור ואבי יצאו מהאולם כאשר הם יודעים שעתיד מזהיר מחכה להם.En: He, Lior, and Avi left the hall knowing that a bright future awaited them. Vocabulary Words:technological: טכנולוגיתlandscapes: נופיםvibrant: מלאי צבעcollaboration: שיתוף פעולהentrepreneur: יזםenthusiastic: נלהבinnovative: חדשניsolution: פתרוןenvironmental: סביבתיותsignificant: חשובותpure: טוהרintentions: כוונותoriginal: מקורייםsupportive: תומכתflickered: דלקו וכבו לסירוגיןchaos: בלאגןmalfunctions: תקלותseep: לחלחלauthenticity: אותנטיותbelief: אמונהimprovised: אימפרוביזציהventure: מיזםtriumph: לגבורpotential: פוטנציאלייםcomplex: מתחםglitch: חוסר נגינהconference: כנסconfidence: ביטחוןconclusion: סיוםvision: חזוןBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Unlocking Dreams: When Creativity Meets Structure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-04-29-22-34-01-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A kora tavaszi napfény átjárta a startup inkubátor terét, ahol Gábor és Eszter izgatottan készültek életük egyik legfontosabb napjára.En: The early spring sunlight filled the space of the startup incubator, where Gábor and Eszter were excitedly preparing for one of the most important days of their lives.Hu: A szobát fiatal vállalkozók töltötték meg, akik szenvedélyesen dolgoztak projektjeiken.En: The room was filled with young entrepreneurs passionately working on their projects.Hu: Mindenütt színes plakátok lógtak a falakon, melyek a feltörekvő cégek logóit hirdették, és az újdonsült baristagép friss kávé illatát árasztotta szerte a helyiségben.En: Colorful posters hung on the walls everywhere, displaying the logos of up-and-coming companies, and the scent of fresh coffee from the newly acquired espresso machine wafted through the place.Hu: Gábor, az ötleteiben mindig elmerülő álmodozó, és Eszter, a precíz és óvatos tervező, szerették volna a legjobbat nyújtani ezen a prezentációs napon.En: Gábor, the dreamer always immersed in his ideas, and Eszter, the precise and cautious planner, wanted to deliver their best on this presentation day.Hu: Mindketten tudták, hogy nagy eséllyel pályáznak a támogatásokra, mégis más-más módon közelítették meg a felkészülést.En: Both knew they had a strong chance of applying for funding, yet they approached preparation in different ways.Hu: - Gábor, miért nem próbálunk még egyszer?En: "Gábor, why don't we try once more?"Hu: - kérdezte Eszter, miközben egy utolsó simítást végzett a prezentációjén laptopján.En: asked Eszter, as she put a final touch on her presentation on her laptop.Hu: Gábor csak mosolygott, szemében a kreativitás szikrájával.En: Gábor just smiled, a spark of creativity in his eyes.Hu: - Van egy új ötletem!En: "I have a new idea!"Hu: - mondta izgatottan.En: he said excitedly.Hu: - Még hozzáadhatnánk egy szimulációt a prezentációhoz.En: "We could add a simulation to the presentation.Hu: Ez lenyűgözi a zsűrit!En: It will impress the jury!"Hu: Eszter szívét elöntötte a félelem.En: Eszter was filled with fear.Hu: - Gábor, a technika nem biztos, hogy megoldja.En: "Gábor, the technology might not solve everything.Hu: Nolopjón el túl sok időt a fő témától!En: Let's not let it steal too much time from the main topic!"Hu: A prezentáció közeledett, és Eszter igyekezett visszatartani a tendenciát, hogy Gábor ötleteit az utolsó pillanatban alakítsa.En: As the presentation approached, Eszter tried to hold back the tendency to modify Gábor's ideas at the last minute.Hu: Mégis, látta a lelkesedést a társában, és úgy döntött, megbízik benne.En: Yet, she saw the enthusiasm in her partner and decided to trust him.Hu: Amikor végre eljött az idő, hogy színpadra lépjenek, mindketten gyors lélegzetet vettek.En: When the time finally came for them to step on stage, they both took a deep breath.Hu: Az első néhány dián zökkenőmentesen mentek végig, ám az egyik zsűritag hirtelen kérdést tett fel, ami próbára tette a kettősüket.En: The first few slides went smoothly, but suddenly a jury member asked a question that tested the duo.Hu: Gábor azonnal válaszolt, belefogva az új szimuláció bemutatásába, míg Eszter igyekezett az értékesítési pontokat ismét felvillantani.En: Gábor immediately responded, launching into the demonstration of the new simulation, while Eszter tried to highlight the key selling points again.Hu: Az együttes játékuk meglepő módon harmóniát teremtett.En: Their combined performance unexpectedly created harmony.Hu: Gábor intuitív válasza és Eszter alapos magyarázata együtt ütőképes párost alkotott.En: Gábor's intuitive response and Eszter's thorough explanation made them a formidable team.Hu: A zsűritagok lenyűgözve figyelték őket, és végül gratuláltak nekik.En: The jury members watched them in awe and eventually congratulated them.Hu: A nap végére Gábor és Eszter nemcsak a várva várt finanszírozást szerezték meg, hanem egy mentorálási lehetőséget is kapottak, hogy további útmutatást kapjanak projektjükhöz.En: By the end of the day, not only had Gábor and Eszter secured the much-anticipated funding, but they also received a mentoring opportunity to get further guidance for their project.Hu: Gábor megtanulta, hogy az ötleteket strukturálni is kell, míg Eszter elfogadta a kreativitást és a rugalmasság fontosságát.En: Gábor learned that ideas need structuring, while Eszter embraced the importance of creativity and flexibility.Hu: Bárhogy is nézték, mindketten rájöttek, hogy együtt bármilyen kihívásnak megfelelnek.En: No matter how they looked at it, both realized that together, they could meet any challenge.Hu: És ahogy kiléptek az inkubátor ajtaján, tudták, hogy közös jövőjük ígérete még csak most kezdődik.En: And as they stepped out of the incubator's door, they knew that the promise of their joint future was just beginning. Vocabulary Words:sunlight: napfényexcitedly: izgatottanentrepreneurs: vállalkozókimmersed: elmerülőplanner: tervezősimulation: szimulációcautious: óvatosscheme: terventhusiasm: lelkesedésprecise: precízunforeseen: váratlanformidable: ütőképesdemonstration: bemutatásillusion: illúzióacquired: újdonsültprosperity: jólétexplanation: magyarázatguidance: útmutatássecured: megszerzettflexibility: rugalmasságanticipation: várakozásperspective: nézőpontcreativity: kreativitásintuitive: intuitívprecipice: szakadékpassionate: szenvedélyesenstructure: struktúrainnovation: innovációtime constraints: időkorlátokopportunity: lehetőség

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Secrets and Trust: A Startup Drama Unveiled Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-04-29-22-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在一个现代化的创业孵化器里，气氛紧张而又充满期待。En: In a modern startup incubator, the atmosphere was tense yet filled with anticipation.Zh: 桌子上摆满了笔记本电脑，墙上贴满了五颜六色的便利贴，空气中弥漫着新鲜咖啡的香味和无限的可能性。En: Laptops were spread across the tables, colorful sticky notes covered the walls, and the air was filled with the aroma of fresh coffee and infinite possibilities.Zh: 在这里，每一个人都怀揣着自己的梦想。En: Here, everyone holds their dreams close to their hearts.Zh: 魏和慧也是其中一员。En: Wei and Hui were among them.Zh: 魏是一位勤奋的创业者，这次他准备了一个极具潜力的项目，准备在一次重要的展示会议上进行陈述。En: Wei was a diligent entrepreneur.Zh: 然而，就在会议前夕，项目提案神秘地消失了。En: He had prepared a highly promising project and was set to present it at an important showcase meeting.Zh: 魏感到很不安，他怀疑自己的自信心，并且担心其项目的想法是否已经准备好。En: However, just on the eve of the meeting, the project proposal mysteriously disappeared.Zh: 慧是魏的好友兼商业伙伴，他的分析能力和对细节的敏锐感让魏多次感到惊讶。En: Wei felt uneasy, doubting his confidence and worrying about whether his project was ready.Zh: 可是，这次他也被卷入到了意想不到的麻烦中。En: Hui was Wei's friend and business partner; his analytical skills and keen attention to detail had often surprised Wei.Zh: 时间紧迫，魏必须在不引起其他创业者注意的情况下找回提案。En: Yet this time, he too was caught up in an unexpected predicament.Zh: 他不想看起来马马虎虎，也不想让别人以为他的疏忽可能带来巨大问题。En: Time was running out, and Wei had to retrieve the proposal without drawing attention from other entrepreneurs.Zh: 时间一分一秒地过去，魏心里越来越焦虑。En: He didn't want to appear careless or allow others to think his negligence could cause major issues.Zh: 就在他快要绝望的时候，突然间，在孵化器的一角，魏找到了那个被刻意藏起来的提案。En: As time ticked by, Wei grew increasingly anxious.Zh: “这个提案怎么会在这儿？En: Just when he was about to lose hope, suddenly, in a corner of the incubator, Wei found the proposal deliberately hidden.Zh: ”魏疑惑地自言自语道。En: "How did this proposal end up here?"Zh: “是我放在那儿的。En: Wei wondered aloud.Zh: ”这时，慧站在一旁，缓缓开口。En: "It was me who placed it there," Hui said slowly, standing nearby.Zh: 原来，是慧认为提案还有一些关键的地方需要修改，而他希望魏能在演示前认真考虑。En: It turned out Hui believed there were some key parts of the proposal that needed revising, and he hoped Wei would seriously consider them before the presentation.Zh: 起初，魏有些惊讶和生气。En: Initially, Wei was both surprised and angry.Zh: 但很快，他意识到这是慧对他的信任与帮助。En: But soon, he realized that this was Hui's way of trusting and helping him.Zh: 他们连夜开工，慧助魏一起修改完善了提案。En: They worked through the night, with Hui assisting Wei to refine and perfect the proposal.Zh: 第二天，站在演示台上的魏自信满满。En: The next day, Wei stood on the presentation stage, full of confidence.Zh: 在演示过程中，他充满信心地介绍着自己的项目，赢得了在场观众的认可和青睐。En: During the presentation, he introduced his project with assurance, earning the recognition and favor of the audience.Zh: 通过这次经历，魏更加明白了合作与信任的重要性。En: Through this experience, Wei understood more deeply the importance of collaboration and trust.Zh: 他知道他可以依靠慧来完善自己的想法。En: He knew he could rely on Hui to enhance his ideas.Zh: 新的一天又开始了，魏和慧的创业之路充满希望的朝阳下继续前行。En: A new day had begun, and Wei and Hui's entrepreneurial journey continued under the hopeful sunrise. Vocabulary Words:incubator: 孵化器atmosphere: 气氛tense: 紧张anticipation: 期待sticky notes: 便利贴aroma: 香味diligent: 勤奋entrepreneur: 创业者promising: 极具潜力showcase: 展示proposal: 提案mysteriously: 神秘地uneasy: 不安doubting: 怀疑confidence: 自信心analytical: 分析attention: 注意detail: 细节predicament: 麻烦retrieve: 找回careless: 马马虎虎negligence: 疏忽anxious: 焦虑deliberately: 刻意revising: 修改recognition: 认可trust: 信任collaboration: 合作hopeful: 希望sunrise: 朝阳

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Breaking Barriers: An AI Startup's Leap of Faith Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-04-29-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Vårsolen skinte gjennom de store glassvinduene i Oslo Startup Inkubator.En: The spring sun shone through the large glass windows in the Oslo Startup Inkubator.No: Eirik sto ved sitt hjørnebord og så ut mot den grønne parken utenfor.En: Eirik stood by his corner desk and looked out at the green park outside.No: Trærne ble levende etter en lang vinter, og det håpet han også skulle skje med hans lille AI-startup.En: The trees were coming to life after a long winter, and he hoped the same would happen with his small AI startup.No: Han kjente på presset.En: He felt the pressure.No: Investorer ville ha bevis, og tiden var knapp.En: Investors wanted proof, and time was short.No: Kari og Lars, Eiriks trofaste partnere, satt ved siden av ham.En: Kari and Lars, Eirik's faithful partners, sat beside him.No: Kari leste gjennom presentasjonsmateriellet.En: Kari was reading through the presentation material.No: "Vi må vise dem vår visjon," sa hun bestemt.En: "We must show them our vision," she said firmly.No: Lars var litt stresset.En: Lars was a bit stressed.No: Code'en hadde oppført seg rart, og fikse det i tide virket som en umulig oppgave.En: The code had been acting strangely, and fixing it in time seemed like an impossible task.No: Eirik gikk fram og tilbake, han visste at de hadde én dag igjen.En: Eirik paced back and forth; he knew they had one day left.No: Han kunne ikke utsette mer.En: He couldn't delay any longer.No: Burde de vise en halvferdig prototype?En: Should they show a half-finished prototype?No: Eller vente og risikere de skeptiske investorene mistet interessen?En: Or wait and risk the skeptical investors losing interest?No: Morgenen etter, i et lite konferanserom i inkubatoren, sto Eirik foran investorene.En: The next morning, in a small conference room in the incubator, Eirik stood in front of the investors.No: Kari og Lars ved hans side.En: Kari and Lars were by his side.No: Han startet presentasjonen.En: He started the presentation.No: Han pekte på skjermen, men plutselig stoppet alt.En: He pointed at the screen, but suddenly everything stopped.No: En kritisk feil.En: A critical error.No: Hjertet hans sank.En: His heart sank.No: Men Kari, alltid klar, smilte og begynte å forklare.En: But Kari, always ready, smiled and began to explain.No: Hun snakket med lidenskap om deres visjon og verken teknologien kunne oppnå.En: She spoke passionately about their vision and what the technology could achieve.No: Lars, med svette på pannen, jobbet intenst.En: Lars, with sweat on his forehead, worked intensely.No: Plutselig gav han Eirik en tommel opp.En: Suddenly, he gave Eirik a thumbs up.No: Prototypen fungerte igjen.En: The prototype was working again.No: Investoren som så skeptisk ut, lente seg fremover.En: The investor, who looked skeptical, leaned forward.No: Han var imponert.En: He was impressed.No: Mot slutten av møtet høres hans avgjørende ord: "Vi investerer."En: At the end of the meeting, his decisive words were heard: "We will invest."No: Eirik pustet lettet ut.En: Eirik breathed a sigh of relief.No: På vei ut takket han både Kari og Lars.En: On the way out, he thanked both Kari and Lars.No: Han hadde lært noe viktigere enn kode og investorstøtte: troen og støtten i laget sitt.En: He had learned something more important than code and investor support: the belief and support of his team.No: Våren ute i parken var mer enn bare et naturskifte; det var et nytt kapittel for dem alle.En: The spring outside in the park was more than just a change of season; it was a new chapter for them all. Vocabulary Words:shone: skintepressure: pressetfaithful: trofastepresentation: presentasjonfirmly: bestemtstressed: stressetimpossible: umuligpaced: gikkdelay: utsetteskeptical: skeptiskeprototype: prototypeconference: konferansecritical: kritiskpassionately: med lidenskapforehead: pannenintensely: intenstthumbs up: tommel oppleaned: lenteimpressed: imponertdecisive: avgjørenderelief: lettetthanked: takketbelief: troensupport: støtteteam: lagetseason: naturskiftechapter: kapittelknappe: knappbevis: proof

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Pitch Perfect: Crafting a Winning Story in the Heart of København Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-04-29-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Under de strålende forårssol i København spadserede tre venner ad Kastellets brostensbelagte stier.En: Under the shining spring sun in København, three friends strolled along Kastellet's cobblestone paths.Da: Kastellet, med sine græsklædte volde og historiske bygninger, var et fredeligt sted.En: Kastellet, with its grass-covered ramparts and historic buildings, was a peaceful place.Da: Fuglene kvidrede, og vinden bar duften af nye blomster over mod Mikkel, Sofia og Kasper.En: The birds chirped, and the wind carried the scent of new flowers towards Mikkel, Sofia, and Kasper.Da: Mikkel, altid med øjnene skarpt rettet mod målet, kunne ikke lade være med at tænke på den kommende præsentation ved inkubatoren.En: Mikkel, always with his eyes sharply focused on the goal, couldn't help but think about the upcoming presentation at the incubator.Da: Han vidste, at dette var deres chance.En: He knew this was their chance.Da: "Vi har brug for en stærk pitch," sagde han ivrigt.En: "We need a strong pitch," he said eagerly.Da: "Vi skal imponere investorerne."En: "We need to impress the investors."Da: Sofia nikkede bekymret.En: Sofia nodded worriedly.Da: "Men vi må fortælle en historie," foreslog hun blidt.En: "But we have to tell a story," she suggested gently.Da: "Noget som folk kan føle."En: "Something people can feel."Da: Kasper, som altid var lidt skeptisk, rystede på hovedet.En: Kasper, who was always a bit skeptical, shook his head.Da: "Vi mangler data.En: "We're lacking data.Da: Teknologien er vigtig.En: The technology is important.Da: Vi skal vise, hvorfor vores idé er bedre."En: We need to show why our idea is better."Da: Men de kunne ikke blive enige.En: But they couldn't agree.Da: Diskussionen gik frem og tilbage, og stemningen blev anspændt.En: The discussion went back and forth, and the atmosphere became tense.Da: For at lette spændingen foreslog Mikkel, at de tog en pause.En: To ease the tension, Mikkel suggested they take a break.Da: De kunne lade naturen og historie i Kastellet give dem nye idéer.En: They could let nature and the history of Kastellet give them new ideas.Da: Da de gik langs voldene, kom de forbi en ældre herre, som studerede de gamle kanoner.En: As they walked along the ramparts, they passed an elderly gentleman who was studying the old cannons.Da: Han bar en historiekasket og hilste venligt.En: He wore a historical cap and greeted them kindly.Da: "Kender I historien om Kastellet?"En: "Do you know the history of Kastellet?"Da: spurgte han.En: he asked.Da: "Det er et sted fyldt med både krige og fred."En: "It's a place filled with both wars and peace."Da: Mikkel lyttede opmærksomt.En: Mikkel listened attentively.Da: "Hvordan bruger du begge dele i samme fortælling?"En: "How do you use both in the same story?"Da: spurgte han nysgerrigt.En: he asked curiously.Da: Den ældre herre smilede.En: The elderly gentleman smiled.Da: "Balance, min ven.En: "Balance, my friend.Da: Historien skal have styrke, men også følelser."En: The story needs to have strength but also emotions."Da: Mikkels øjne lyste op.En: Mikkel's eyes lit up.Da: Idéern begyndte at forme sig i hans hoved.En: Ideas began to form in his head.Da: Kunne deres pitch være både teknisk præcis og rørende?En: Could their pitch be both technically precise and moving?Da: Han så fra Sofia til Kasper og vidste, at de kunne gøre det sammen.En: He looked from Sofia to Kasper and knew they could do it together.Da: Tilbage ved inkubatoren arbejdede de i fællesskab.En: Back at the incubator, they worked collaboratively.Da: Sofia tilføjede en personlig historie til deres præsentation, mens Kasper sørgede for, at al teknologi var enkel og klar.En: Sofia added a personal story to their presentation, while Kasper ensured all technology was simple and clear.Da: Mikkel vævede det hele sammen.En: Mikkel wove it all together.Da: Da de stod foran investorerne, var de klar.En: As they stood before the investors, they were ready.Da: Deres pitch var en perfekt blanding af fakta og følelser.En: Their pitch was a perfect blend of facts and emotions.Da: Ordene flød let, inspireret af både fortidens visdom og Kastellets skønhed.En: The words flowed easily, inspired by both the wisdom of the past and the beauty of Kastellet.Da: På præsentationens slutning hørte de klapsalver.En: At the end of the presentation, they heard applause.Da: Investorerne var imponerede og interesserede.En: The investors were impressed and interested.Da: På vej ud så Mikkel på sine venner.En: On the way out, Mikkel looked at his friends.Da: "I har ret," sagde han med et smil.En: "You are right," he said with a smile.Da: "Vi er stærkere sammen."En: "We are stronger together."Da: De forlod lokalet med nye muligheder foran sig, og Mikkel vidste, at deres rejse som team lige var begyndt.En: They left the room with new opportunities ahead of them, and Mikkel knew that their journey as a team had just begun.Da: Kastellet havde givet dem mere end blot en pause; det havde givet dem en ny måde at se verden på - og i Mikkels tilfælde, en ny måde at lede på.En: Kastellet had given them more than just a break; it had given them a new way to see the world—and in Mikkel's case, a new way to lead. Vocabulary Words:shining: strålendestrolled: spadseredecobblestone: brostensbelagteramparts: voldescent: duftenupcoming: kommendeincubator: inkubatorenpitch: pitcheagerly: ivrigtimpress: imponereworriedly: bekymretskeptical: skeptisklacking: manglerdiscussion: diskussionenatmosphere: stemningentension: spændingenelderly: ældrecannons: kanonerattentively: opmærksomtcuriously: nysgerrigtbalance: balanceemotions: følelsercollaboratively: fællesskabpersonal: personligensured: sørgedeprecise: præcismoving: rørendeapplause: klapsalveropportunities: mulighederjourney: rejse

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Love, Ambition, and Balance: Giuliana's Journey in Milano Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-04-29-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Nella città vibrante di Milano, in un loft moderno, c'era Giuliana.En: In the vibrant city of Milano, in a modern loft, there was Giuliana.It: Il suo loft era luminoso, con pareti bianche, arredamento in vetro e acciaio che brillava sotto il sole primaverile.En: Her loft was bright, with white walls, and glass and steel furniture that shone under the spring sun.It: Dalle finestre, si vedevano le vivaci strade della moda di Milano.En: From the windows, one could see the lively fashion streets of Milano.It: Giuliana era una giovane stilista.En: Giuliana was a young designer.It: Ambiziosa, sognava di firmare un contratto con una grande casa di moda internazionale.En: Ambitious, she dreamed of signing a contract with a big international fashion house.It: Ma Giuliana era sola, persa tra il lavoro e la vita.En: But Giuliana was alone, lost between work and life.It: Lorenzo, suo amico fedele, lavorava nel settore tecnologico.En: Lorenzo, her loyal friend, worked in the technology sector.It: Era segretamente innamorato di Giuliana.En: He was secretly in love with Giuliana.It: La sosteneva sempre, disposto a fare qualsiasi cosa per lei.En: He always supported her, willing to do anything for her.It: Poi c'era Marco, il giovane fratello di Giuliana.En: Then there was Marco, Giuliana's younger brother.It: Aveva appena finito l'università, un po' confuso sul suo futuro.En: He had just finished university, a little confused about his future.It: Giuliana voleva aiutarlo, ma il lavoro assorbiva tutto il suo tempo.En: Giuliana wanted to help him, but work consumed all her time.It: Un giorno, durante la festa della Liberazione il 25 aprile, Marco ebbe un improvviso malore.En: One day, during the Liberation Day celebration on April 25th, Marco suddenly fell ill.It: Fu portato in ospedale e Giuliana ricevette la notizia mentre preparava una presentazione importante.En: He was taken to the hospital and Giuliana received the news while preparing an important presentation.It: Dovette scegliere: andare in ospedale o al meeting.En: She had to choose: go to the hospital or attend the meeting.It: Con il cuore in tumulto, Giuliana corse all'ospedale.En: With her heart in turmoil, Giuliana ran to the hospital.It: Entrò nella stanza di Marco, trovandolo pallido ma cosciente.En: She entered Marco's room, finding him pale but conscious.It: Mentre lo teneva per mano, il telefono squillò.En: While she held his hand, the phone rang.It: Era la casa di moda.En: It was the fashion house.It: Giuliana guardò Marco.En: Giuliana looked at Marco.It: Voleva esserci per lui.En: She wanted to be there for him.It: Decise di restare al suo fianco e rifiutò la chiamata.En: She decided to stay by his side and declined the call.It: Lorenzo allora, vedendo la sua difficoltà, si offrì di andare al suo posto.En: Lorenzo, seeing her struggle, offered to go in her place.It: Aveva conosciuto i disegni di Giuliana e promise di fare del suo meglio.En: He had learned of Giuliana's designs and promised to do his best.It: La tensione era alta.En: The tension was high.It: Ore dopo, Lorenzo richiamò Giuliana.En: Hours later, Lorenzo called Giuliana back.It: Il sorriso nella sua voce era chiaro.En: The smile in his voice was clear.It: "Ho ottenuto il contratto!"En: "I got the contract!"It: disse.En: he said.It: Giuliana, sollevata, abbracciò Marco con lacrime di gioia.En: Giuliana, relieved, hugged Marco with tears of joy.It: Scoprì che a volte, affidarsi agli altri era la vera forza.En: She discovered that sometimes, relying on others was the true strength.It: La famiglia e gli amici erano importanti quanto i suoi sogni.En: Family and friends were as important as her dreams.It: Il sole calò su Milano, illuminando il loro cammino nuovo e più forte.En: The sun set over Milano, lighting their new and stronger path.It: La vita continuava, ma con una nuova consapevolezza: l'equilibrio tra ambizione e amore è la chiave della felicità.En: Life went on, but with a new awareness: the balance between ambition and love is the key to happiness.It: Giuliana sapeva di potercela fare, con Lorenzo e Marco al suo fianco.En: Giuliana knew she could make it, with Lorenzo and Marco by her side. Vocabulary Words:vibrant: vibranteloft: il loftbright: luminosofurniture: l'arredamentoambitious: ambiziosacontract: il contrattointernational: internazionalefashion house: la casa di modafaithful: fedelesector: il settoreuniversity: l'universitàconfused: confusoconsume: assorbireLiberation Day: la festa della Liberazionecelebration: la festaillness: il malorehospital: l'ospedaleturmoil: il tumultopale: pallidoconscious: coscientestruggle: la difficoltàrelieved: sollevatatears of joy: lacrime di gioiastrength: la forzaawareness: la consapevolezzabalance: l'equilibrioambition: l'ambizionefaithful: fedelepath: il camminohappiness: la felicità

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Spring Showdown: Triumph Over Cyber Threats in Stockholm Startup Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-04-29-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Det var en livlig vårdag på startup-inkubatorn i Stockholm.En: It was a lively spring day at the startup incubator in Stockholm.Sv: Solen sken genom de stora fönstren och fyllde lokalen med ljus.En: The sun shone through the large windows, filling the space with light.Sv: Man kunde nästan känna doften av blommande körsbärsträd från den närliggande parken, där folk började förbereda sig för Valborgsmässoafton.En: You could almost smell the blooming cherry trees from the nearby park, where people were starting to prepare for Valborgsmässoafton.Sv: Inne i inkubatorn satt Emil framför sin laptop.En: Inside the incubator, Emil sat in front of his laptop.Sv: Han såg på sin skärm med bekymrad min.En: He looked at his screen with a worried expression.Sv: "Kanske denna gång," mumlade han för sig själv.En: "Maybe this time," he muttered to himself.Sv: Hans produktlansering närmade sig snabbt och han visste att investerarna skulle vara där.En: His product launch was approaching quickly, and he knew the investors would be there.Sv: Han behövde detta att gå smidigt.En: He needed everything to go smoothly.Sv: Bredvid i samma kontorslandskap arbetade Karin, inkubatorns säkerhetsexpert.En: Nearby, in the same office landscape, Karin, the incubator's security expert, was working.Sv: Hon hade lagt märke till de oregelbundna dataintrången.En: She had noticed the irregular data breaches.Sv: "Emil," sa hon och gick fram till hans skrivbord.En: "Emil," she said, approaching his desk.Sv: "Din startup har flera säkerhetsproblem.En: "Your startup has several security issues.Sv: Vi måste lösa det."En: We need to solve them."Sv: Emil suckade.En: Emil sighed.Sv: Han ville inte ha hjälp.En: He didn't want help.Sv: Men situationen blev värre.En: But the situation was worsening.Sv: Andra startups hade börjat få problem, och det skapades en känsla av stress och misstro.En: Other startups had started to experience problems, creating a sense of stress and mistrust.Sv: "Okej, vad kan vi göra?"En: "Okay, what can we do?"Sv: frågade han till slut.En: he finally asked.Sv: Karin visade Emil hur de kunde förstärka skyddet.En: Karin showed Emil how they could strengthen the protection.Sv: Men mitt i allt fann hon något underligt.En: But in the middle of everything, she found something strange.Sv: En dold enhet bland sladdarna under bordet.En: A hidden device among the cords under the desk.Sv: "Den här orsakar attackerna," sa hon skyggt men bestämt.En: "This is causing the attacks," she said shyly but firmly.Sv: Emil och Karin visste att de hade begränsad tid.En: Emil and Karin knew they had limited time.Sv: Valborgsnatten närmade sig och alla väntade sig att produkterna skulle visas.En: Valborg night was approaching, and everyone expected the products to be showcased.Sv: De arbetade snabbt för att stänga ner enheten innan den kunde göra mer skada.En: They worked quickly to shut down the device before it could cause more damage.Sv: Svetten pärlade på deras pannor.En: Sweat beaded on their foreheads.Sv: Till slut, precis när elden från Valborg firandet började tändas utanför, lyckades de.En: Finally, just as the fires from the Valborg celebration were being lit outside, they succeeded.Sv: "Vi klarade det!"En: "We did it!"Sv: ropade Emil glatt och kände en stor lättnad skölja över sig.En: Emil shouted joyfully, feeling a huge relief wash over him.Sv: Nästa dag gick hans produktlansering som planerat.En: The next day, his product launch went as planned.Sv: Investorerna var imponerade.En: The investors were impressed.Sv: Emil vände sig till Karin och sa, "Tack, jag kunde inte ha gjort det utan dig."En: Emil turned to Karin and said, "Thank you, I couldn't have done it without you."Sv: Karin log.En: Karin smiled.Sv: Inkubatorn erkände nu hennes värdefulla arbete.En: The incubator now recognized her valuable work.Sv: Hon kände sig både uppskattad och säker i sin roll.En: She felt both appreciated and secure in her role.Sv: Emil hade lärt sig en ovärderlig lärdom om samarbete och Karin om sin egen styrka.En: Emil had learned an invaluable lesson about collaboration and Karin about her own strength.Sv: Inkubatorn återhämtade sig snabbt från attackerna och livet där fortsatte, fyllt av nya möjligheter och vårens skaparglädje.En: The incubator quickly recovered from the attacks, and life there continued, filled with new opportunities and the creative joy of spring. Vocabulary Words:lively: livligincubator: inkubatorblooming: blommandeworried: bekymradexpression: minapproaching: närmade sigirregular: oregelbundnabreaches: dataintrångensecurity: säkerhetissues: problemstrengthen: förstärkaprotection: skyddetdevice: enhetcords: sladdarnasituation: situationworsening: blev värrecollaboration: samarbetevaluable: värdefullaappreciated: uppskattadunexpected: oväntadjoy: glädjeprepared: förbereda siglaunch: lanseringinvestors: investeraresmoothly: smidigtmistrust: misstroshy: skyggtfirmly: bestämtlimited: begränsadrelief: lättnad

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Spring Sparks: Arun's Inspired Gift for Startup Success Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-04-29-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: अरुण जब जल्दी में बाज़ार की तरफ बढ़ा, तो उसके मन में सिर्फ एक ख्याल था: मीरा के स्टार्टअप की लॉन्च पार्टी के लिए एक परफेक्ट गिफ्ट चुनना।En: अरुण when heading quickly towards the market, had only one thought in mind: to choose the perfect gift for मीरा's startup launch party.Hi: यह एक खुशगवार वसंत का दिन था; चारों ओर खिले हुए फूल और ताज़ा हवा, उसके कदमों में उमंग भर रहे थे।En: It was a delightful spring day; with blooms all around and fresh air, filling his steps with enthusiasm.Hi: स्टार्टअप इनक्यूबेटर का माहौल उतना ही जीवंत था—तकनीकी कौशल और चमक से भरी आँखों वाले युवा, जिनके दिल में नए आइडियाज जन्म ले रहे थे।En: The atmosphere of the startup incubator was just as vibrant—young people filled with technical skills and eyes shining with new ideas being born in their hearts.Hi: मीरा, जो स्टार्टअप वर्ल्ड में अपनी पहचान बनाने की कगार पर थी, अरुण के लिए हमेशा एक प्रेरणा रही थी।En: मीरा, on the verge of making her mark in the startup world, had always been an inspiration for अरुण.Hi: वह उसे उसके जुनून और समर्पण के लिए बहुत सराहता था।En: He admired her greatly for her passion and dedication.Hi: लेकिन इस बार, वह उसका ध्यान अपनी ओर खींचना चाहता था।En: But this time, he wanted to catch her attention.Hi: अरुण चाहता था कि उसका गिफ्ट वैसे ही अनोखा हो जैसे मीरा का स्टार्टअप।En: अरुण wanted his gift to be as unique as मीरा's startup.Hi: राहुल, अरुण का करीबी दोस्त, उसके साथ हो लिया।En: राहुल, अरुण's close friend, joined him.Hi: "तू अपने गिफ्ट के ख्याल में बहुत उलझा हुआ लग रहा है," राहुल ने कहा, उसकी परेशानी भांपते हुए।En: "You seem to be really tangled up in the thought of your gift," राहुल said, sensing his concern.Hi: "क्यों न कुछ ऐसा बनाए जो मीरा के काम को आसान बनाए?"En: "Why not create something that makes मीरा's work easier?"Hi: अरुण के दिमाग में एक चमक आयी।En: A spark lit up in अरुण's mind.Hi: उसने तय कर लिया कि वह एक विशेष तकनीकी समायोजक बनाएगा, जो मीरा की स्टार्टअप की सभी टास्क्स को संगठित करने में मदद करेगा।En: He decided that he would create a special technical organizer that would help manage all the tasks of मीरा's startup.Hi: उसके पास कई रातें बिताते हुए एक कस्टमाइज्ड गैजेट तैयार करने का विचार आया।En: He came up with the idea of spending many nights developing a customized gadget.Hi: उसने मेहनत से काम किया, अपने कोडिंग और हार्डवेयर स्किल्स को पूरी तरह इस्तेमाल करके।En: He worked diligently, fully utilizing his coding and hardware skills.Hi: लॉन्च पार्टी वाले दिन, इनक्यूबेटर एकदम रौशनी और खुशी से भरा हुआ था।En: On the day of the launch party, the incubator was filled with light and joy.Hi: लोग चारों तरफ बधाईयाँ देते और मीरा की हौसलाअफजाई कर रहे थे।En: People everywhere were congratulating and encouraging मीरा.Hi: अरुण जब पार्टी में पहुँचा, तो उसकी धड़कनें तेज़ थीं।En: When अरुण arrived at the party, his heartbeat was fast.Hi: उसने मीरा को अपने उपहार के बॉक्स की तरफ इशारा करके बुलाया।En: He gestured towards the gift box to call मीरा.Hi: "मीरा, तुम्हारे सपने को थोड़ा सपोर्ट देने के लिए मैंने कुछ बनाया है," उसने नरम आवाज़ में कहा।En: "मीरा, I've made something to give a little support to your dream," he said softly.Hi: मीरा ने बॉक्स खोला और इसमें से एक चमकदार गैजेट निकला जिसने उसकी आँखों में चमक भर दी।En: मीरा opened the box and took out a brilliant gadget that filled her eyes with sparkle.Hi: "ओह, अरुण! ये तो शानदार है," मीरा ने मुस्कुराते हुए कहा।En: "Oh, अरुण! This is amazing," मीरा said with a smile.Hi: यह गिफ्ट न केवल उसके काम को आसान करेगा बल्कि उसकी तकनीकी महत्वाकांक्षाओं की गहराई को भी दर्शाएगा।En: This gift would not only make her work easier but also reflect the depth of her technical ambitions.Hi: उसी बसंत की खुशबू में, मीरा ने अरुण को एक नई निगाह से देखा।En: In the fragrance of the same spring, मीरा looked at अरुण with a new perspective.Hi: उसे उसकी काबिलियत और इस खूबसूरत जज़्बात पर गर्व महसूस हुआ।En: She felt proud of his capability and this beautiful emotion.Hi: इस दिन के बाद, अरुण ने अपनी आत्मविश्वास में वृद्धि महसूस की।En: After that day, अरुण felt a rise in his self-confidence.Hi: वह जानता था कि उसके पास वह काबीलियत है, जो उसके सपनों को सच में बदल सकता है।En: He knew he had the ability to truly turn his dreams into reality.Hi: उसने निर्णय लिया कि वह मीरा के साथ कदम से कदम मिलाकर अपने सपनों का भी पीछा करेगा।En: He decided that he would step by step pursue his dreams along with मीरा.Hi: सच में, वसंत का यह दिन अरुण के लिए जीवन में नई शुरुआत लेकर आया था।En: Truly, this spring day brought a new beginning to अरुण's life. Vocabulary Words:delightful: खुशगवारlaunch: लॉन्चenthusiasm: उमंगincubator: इनक्यूबेटरvibrant: जीवंतpassion: जुनूनdedication: समर्पणverge: कगारtangled: उलझा हुआspark: चमकorganizer: समायोजकcustomized: कस्टमाइज्डdiligently: मेहनत सेgesture: इशाराbrilliant: चमकदारsparkle: चमकambitions: महत्वाकांक्षाएँfragrance: खुशबूperspective: निगाहemotion: जज़्बातconfidence: आत्मविश्वासcapability: काबिलियतreflection: दर्शनtechnical: तकनीकीinspiration: प्रेरणाencouraging: हौसलाअफजाईcongratulating: बधाईयाँ देनाgestured: इशारा कियाsupport: सपोर्टreality: सच

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Unraveling Tokyo's Algorithm: The Ethics of Innovation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-04-29-22-34-01-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 東京の春、日差しがちょうど良い温もりを届ける頃、東京スタートアップ・インキュベーターはアイデア溢れる若者たちで賑わっていました。En: In the spring of Tokyo, when the sunlight delivers just the right warmth, the Tokyo Startup Incubator was bustling with young people brimming with ideas.Ja: ハルトはその中で、成功心に駆られ働く野心的な起業家でした。En: Among them was Haruto, an ambitious entrepreneur driven by the desire for success.Ja: 彼の後ろの席には、優れたデータサイエンティストのユキが座っていました。En: Seated behind him was Yuki, an excellent data scientist.Ja: ユキは新しいアルゴリズムを作り上げた人物で、その正確さには驚かざるを得ないものでした。En: She was the creator of a new algorithm, whose accuracy was astonishing.Ja: ミカは、このアルゴリズムに興味津々でした。En: Mika was deeply intrigued by this algorithm.Ja: 皆、彼女がどれほどこの技術の可能性に期待しているか知っていました。En: Everyone knew just how much she anticipated the potential of this technology.Ja: しかし、ハルトには何か不安がありました。En: However, Haruto had some concerns.Ja: このアルゴリズムには何か秘密が隠されているのではないかと疑ったのです。En: He suspected that there might be some hidden secret within this algorithm.Ja: ある日、ハルトはミカと話していました。En: One day, Haruto was speaking with Mika.Ja: ミカ、このアルゴリズム、何かおかしいと思わないか？とハルトは問いかけました。En: Mika, don't you think there's something strange about this algorithm? Haruto inquired.Ja: ミカは笑いながら答えました。 でも、すごいじゃない。どうしてこんなに正確なんだろう？En: With a laugh, Mika replied, But it's amazing, isn't it? How can it be so accurate?Ja: ハルトの表情は変わりませんでした。En: Haruto's expression remained unchanged.Ja: 僕には、気になる部分がある。En: There's something that's bothering me, he said.Ja: ユキと親しくなる決心したハルトは、彼女にアプローチを始めました。En: Haruto decided to get closer to Yuki and began to approach her.Ja: ゆっくりと話をするうちに、ユキは心を開きました。En: As they slowly started talking, Yuki opened up.Ja: 彼女はやはり何か知っているようでした。En: She indeed seemed to know something.Ja: ある日の朝、彼女はハルトに秘密を打ち明けました。実は、このアルゴリズムには欠点があるの。En: One morning, she confided in Haruto, Actually, there is a flaw in this algorithm.Ja: その欠点を知ったハルトとミカは驚愕しました。En: Learning about this flaw left Haruto and Mika astonished.Ja: アルゴリズムは人の行動を予測するだけではなく、操作できる可能性があったのです。En: The algorithm not only predicted human behavior but also had the potential to manipulate it.Ja: ハルトはこれを見過ごすことができませんでした。En: Haruto couldn't overlook this.Ja: 彼は上司たちにこの事実を知らせるべきだと思いました。En: He believed he should inform the higher-ups about this fact.Ja: そして、ゴールデンウィークの終わりを迎える前の日、重要な会議が開かれました。En: Then, on the day before the end of Golden Week, an important meeting was held.Ja: ハルトは勇気を出し、ゆっくりとしかし確信を持って事実を述べました。 このアルゴリズムをリリースする前に、倫理的な考慮が必要です。En: With courage, Haruto slowly but confidently stated the facts, We need ethical considerations before releasing this algorithm.Ja: その場には緊張が漂いましたが、彼の言葉は響き、上司たちはリリースを一時中止することに同意しました。En: Tension filled the room, but his words resonated, and the superiors agreed to temporarily halt the release.Ja: この出来事を通じて、ハルトは技術の倫理的責任の重要性を学びました。En: Through this incident, Haruto learned the importance of ethical responsibility in technology.Ja: 彼にとっての成功は、ただの財政的な成功ではなく、社会に良い影響を与えることが含まれるものであると理解したのです。En: He realized that for him, success wasn't merely financial but also involved making a positive impact on society.Ja: 優しい春の風が東京の街を吹き渡る中、ハルトの心にも新しい決意が芽生え始めました。En: As the gentle spring breeze blew through the streets of Tokyo, a new determination began to sprout in Haruto's heart. Vocabulary Words:spring: 春incubator: インキュベーターentrepreneur: 起業家astonishing: 驚かざるを得ないintrigued: 興味津々algorithm: アルゴリズムanticipate: 期待concerns: 不安suspect: 疑うconfided: 打ち明けましたflaw: 欠点astonished: 驚愕manipulate: 操作できるoverlook: 見過ごすhigher-ups: 上司ethical: 倫理的considerations: 考慮tension: 緊張resonate: 響きtemporarily: 一時halt: 中止responsibility: 責任impact: 影響positive: 良いdetermination: 決意delivers: 届けるbustling: 賑わっていましたdata scientist: データサイエンティストcreator: 作り上げた人物potential: 可能性

Fluent Fiction - French: Startup Success: Turning Tech Failures into Triumphs Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-04-29-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Sous les hauts plafonds clairs d'un incubateur bouillonnant à Paris, l'air du printemps apporte une énergie nouvelle.En: Under the tall, bright ceilings of a bustling incubator in Paris, the spring air brings a new energy.Fr: Des jeunes ambitieux se bousculent autour de leur rêve technologique.En: Ambitious young people jostle around their technological dream.Fr: C'est ici que Hélène, Marc et Thibaut, les trois mousquetaires d'une startup innovante, travaillent d'arrache-pied.En: It is here that Hélène, Marc, and Thibaut, the three musketeers of an innovative startup, work tirelessly.Fr: Leur mission?En: Their mission?Fr: Gagner une compétition prestigieuse pour enfin réaliser leur projet.En: To win a prestigious competition to finally realize their project.Fr: Hélène, la meneuse du groupe, observe l'agitation d'un regard calme mais préoccupé.En: Hélène, the leader of the group, observes the commotion with a calm but concerned look.Fr: Derrière ses lunettes, ses yeux trahissent une inquiétude grandissante.En: Behind her glasses, her eyes betray a growing anxiety.Fr: Elle sent lourdement la pression de ne pas décevoir Marc et Thibaut, ses précieux coéquipiers.En: She feels the heavy pressure not to disappoint Marc and Thibaut, her valuable teammates.Fr: Marc, assis non loin, tapote frénétiquement sur son clavier.En: Marc, sitting not far away, frantically taps on his keyboard.Fr: Ce jeune prodige en programmation est perfectionniste.En: This young programming prodigy is a perfectionist.Fr: Il veut que leur prototype soit irréprochable.En: He wants their prototype to be flawless.Fr: Mais une ombre plane.En: But a shadow looms.Fr: Un bug persistant refuse de disparaître et met en péril leur succès.En: A persistent bug refuses to disappear and jeopardizes their success.Fr: Thibaut, quant à lui, arpente la pièce avec la grâce d'un orateur préparant un discours.En: As for Thibaut, he paces the room with the grace of a speaker preparing a speech.Fr: Son charme naturel est indéniable, pourtant il doute.En: His natural charm is undeniable, yet he doubts.Fr: Leur produit est-il vraiment prêt pour la scène?En: Is their product truly ready for the stage?Fr: Les regards pleins d'espoir autour de lui ne bousculent pas ses interrogations intérieures.En: The hopeful looks around him do not stir his internal questions.Fr: Hélène décide alors.En: Hélène then decides.Fr: "Marc, concentre-toi sur le bug.En: "Marc, focus on the bug.Fr: Thibaut, nous devons peaufiner notre présentation."En: Thibaut, we need to refine our presentation."Fr: Elle sait que c'est risqué de séparer les efforts, mais elle n'a pas le choix.En: She knows it's risky to separate efforts, but she has no choice.Fr: Elle doit inventer des solutions, même lorsqu'elles semblent ambiguës.En: She must invent solutions, even when they seem ambiguous.Fr: Le printemps avance, et le jour de la compétition arrive.En: Spring progresses, and the day of the competition arrives.Fr: La salle est immense, imposante.En: The room is immense, imposing.Fr: Les juges, en rangées, observent avec attention.En: The judges, in rows, observe attentively.Fr: Hélène, Thibaut, et Marc respirent profondément avant de se lancer.En: Hélène, Thibaut, and Marc take deep breaths before stepping forward.Fr: Tout se passe bien jusqu'à ce que... le prototype décide de faire des siennes.En: Everything goes well until... the prototype decides to act up.Fr: Il se gèle, les écrans affichent un message d'erreur.En: It freezes, the screens display an error message.Fr: Marc pâlit, Thibaut ose à peine respirer.En: Marc turns pale, Thibaut barely dares to breathe.Fr: Mais Hélène ne perd pas un instant.En: But Hélène doesn't lose a moment.Fr: Elle s'avance vers le public, son cœur battant.En: She steps forward to the audience, her heart pounding.Fr: Sa voix, naturellement posée, résonne avec assurance.En: Her naturally poised voice resonates with confidence.Fr: "Ce que vous voyez ici montre notre potentiel.En: "What you see here shows our potential.Fr: Oui, nous avons un souci, mais regardez l'idée derrière."En: Yes, we have an issue, but look at the idea behind it."Fr: En quelques mots, elle transforme leur erreur en force.En: In a few words, she turns their mistake into a strength.Fr: Elle parle de l'innovation, de ce que cela pourrait devenir, capturant l'attention et l'imagination du public.En: She speaks of innovation, of what it could become, capturing the audience's attention and imagination.Fr: Les juges, d'abord surpris, se laissent convaincre par l'audace de Hélène.En: The judges, initially surprised, are convinced by Hélène's boldness.Fr: Ils murmurent entre eux, visiblement intéressés.En: They murmur among themselves, visibly interested.Fr: Un léger sourire s'installe sur le visage de Hélène.En: A slight smile appears on Hélène's face.Fr: Elle a compris.En: She understands.Fr: Il ne s'agit pas seulement de perfection, mais de flexibilité et d'adaptabilité.En: It's not just about perfection, but about flexibility and adaptability.Fr: À la fin, malgré le bug, l'équipe reçoit une ovation.En: In the end, despite the bug, the team receives an ovation.Fr: Ils n'ont peut-être pas gagné le premier prix, mais ils ont obtenu ce qu'ils voulaient le plus: reconnaissance et validation.En: They may not have won the first prize, but they have gained what they wanted most: recognition and validation.Fr: Hélène, le cœur léger, sait maintenant qu'elle peut faire confiance à son instinct.En: Hélène, with a light heart, now knows she can trust her instincts.Fr: Marc a découvert qu'il n'est pas seul, et Thibaut, que leur produit peut séduire même sans être parfait.En: Marc discovered he's not alone, and Thibaut realized that their product can captivate even without being perfect.Fr: Le printemps continue d'illuminer Paris, et leur aventure ne fait que commencer.En: Spring continues to illuminate Paris, and their adventure is just beginning.Fr: C'est le début d'une nouvelle, belle amitié professionnelle dans cette ville lumière.En: It's the start of a new, beautiful professional friendship in this city of light. Vocabulary Words:the incubator: l'incubateurthe competition: la compétitionto jostle: se bousculerto observe: observerprestigious: prestigieusethe concern: l'inquiétudethe pressure: la pressionfrantically: frénétiquementthe shadow: l'ombrepersistent: persistantto jeopardize: mettre en périlto pace: arpenterthe grace: la grâcethe charm: le charmeto doubt: douterhopeful: plein d'espoirthe question: l'interrogationrisky: risquéambiguous: ambiguimmense: immenseimposing: imposantethe judge: le jugeto freeze: se gelerto turn pale: pâlirnaturally poised: naturellement poséethe error: l'erreurto resonate: résonnerthe flexibility: la flexibilitéthe adaptability: l'adaptabilitéthe ovation: l'ovation

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Turning the Tides of Doubt: Marisol's Entrepreneurial Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-04-29-22-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: En el corazón de la ciudad, un espacio vibrante conocido como el Incubador de Startups cobra vida cada mañana.En: In the heart of the city, a vibrant space known as the Incubador de Startups springs to life every morning.Es: Las paredes modernas, llenas de pantallas inteligentes, ecoan con la energía de emprendedores que persiguen sueños grandes.En: The modern walls, filled with smart screens, echo with the energy of entrepreneurs pursuing big dreams.Es: En un rincón animado, Marisol, Esteban y Carmen se preparan para un desafío crucial.En: In a lively corner, Marisol, Esteban, and Carmen prepare for a crucial challenge.Es: Marisol es una joven apasionada y dedicada.En: Marisol is a passionate and dedicated young woman.Es: Su startup se enfoca en soluciones sostenibles para el hogar.En: Her startup focuses on sustainable solutions for the home.Es: Pero, a pesar de su pasión, Marisol a menudo se siente insegura.En: But despite her passion, Marisol often feels insecure.Es: Esteban, su socio, tiene la habilidad de insuflar vida a sus ideas con su entusiasmo contagioso.En: Esteban, her partner, has the knack for breathing life into her ideas with his contagious enthusiasm.Es: Y Carmen, su mentora, es directa y sabia, siempre lista para ofrecer consejos honestos.En: And Carmen, her mentor, is direct and wise, always ready to offer honest advice.Es: Es primavera, y el sol calienta las calles que rodean el incubador.En: It's spring, and the sun warms the streets surrounding the incubator.Es: Marisol y Esteban necesitan comprar suministros de oficina importantes para impresionar a los inversores con su presentación.En: Marisol and Esteban need to buy important office supplies to impress the investors with their presentation.Es: Deciden visitar la pequeña tienda de suministros dentro del incubador.En: They decide to visit the small supply store inside the incubator.Es: La tienda está llena.En: The store is packed.Es: Las estanterías desbordan de carpetas, bolígrafos y todas esas cosas que podrían hacer la diferencia el día de la presentación.En: Shelves overflow with folders, pens, and all those things that could make the difference on presentation day.Es: Pero Marisol no tarda mucho en darse cuenta de que los artículos específicos que buscaba están agotados.En: But it doesn't take Marisol long to realize that the specific items she was looking for are out of stock.Es: Los clics llamativos para presentaciones de los que había oído hablar se han esfumado.En: The eye-catching presentation clickers she had heard about have disappeared.Es: Así como las carpetas ecológicas que deseaba.En: As well as the eco-friendly folders she wanted.Es: Mientras revisa las estanterías, Marisol escucha comentarios críticos de otros equipos.En: While browsing the shelves, Marisol hears critical comments from other teams.Es: "¿Ese proyecto?En: "That project?Es: No tiene futuro", dice una voz.En: It has no future," says a voice.Es: Su corazón se contrae de inseguridad.En: Her heart constricts with insecurity.Es: La confianza de Marisol tambalea.En: Marisol's confidence wavers.Es: Se queda inmóvil por un momento, pero sabe que no puede quedarse allí paralizada.En: She stands still for a moment, but she knows she can't stay there paralyzed.Es: "¿Qué hacemos ahora?En: "What do we do now?"Es: ", pregunta Esteban, manteniendo su ánimo.En: asks Esteban, keeping his spirits up.Es: Carmen, siempre práctica, dice: "Con lo que tienen, hagan magia.En: Carmen, always practical, says, "With what you have, make magic.Es: A veces lo simple es lo más efectivo".En: Sometimes simplicity is the most effective."Es: Marisol respira profundamente.En: Marisol takes a deep breath.Es: Esteban propone buscar en las áreas menos populares de la tienda.En: Esteban proposes looking in the less popular areas of the store.Es: En un estante olvidado, Marisol encuentra un lote de cartulinas recicladas y unos rotuladores de colores vivos.En: On a forgotten shelf, Marisol finds a batch of recycled cardboard and some brightly colored markers.Es: Una chispa de inspiración ilumina sus ojos.En: A spark of inspiration lights up her eyes.Es: "Podríamos hacer algo creativo", dice, empezando a sonreír.En: "We could do something creative," she says, starting to smile.Es: Esteban se une a ella, encantado.En: Esteban joins her, delighted.Es: Con sus nuevos hallazgos, Marisol y Esteban deciden improvisar.En: With their new finds, Marisol and Esteban decide to improvise.Es: Crean una serie de carteles dinámicos y creativos que representan la esencia de la sostenibilidad que defienden.En: They create a series of dynamic and creative posters that represent the essence of the sustainability they advocate.Es: Llenos de energía renovada, vuelven al incubador.En: Filled with renewed energy, they return to the incubator.Es: La presentación es un éxito.En: The presentation is a success.Es: Los inversores captan el espíritu único de su startup y sienten el compromiso detrás de cada palabra.En: The investors catch the unique spirit of their startup and feel the commitment behind every word.Es: Marisol, antes tan llena de dudas, ahora se siente más segura.En: Marisol, once so full of doubts, now feels more confident.Es: Ha aprendido que no se trata de la perfección, sino de tener confianza en su visión.En: She has learned that it's not about perfection, but about having confidence in her vision.Es: Abraza la idea de que la creatividad y la adaptabilidad son sus mayores aliados.En: She embraces the idea that creativity and adaptability are her greatest allies.Es: Al final, Marisol sabe que este es solo el comienzo de muchos desafíos, pero también de muchos triunfos.En: In the end, Marisol knows this is just the beginning of many challenges, but also of many triumphs.Es: Su camino en el mundo del emprendimiento es brillante y prometedor.En: Her path in the entrepreneurial world is bright and promising. Vocabulary Words:the heart: el corazónthe entrepreneur: el emprendedorthe dream: el sueñothe mentor: la mentorathe challenge: el desafíothe partner: el sociothe investor: el inversorthe shelf: la estanteríathe spark: la chispathe enthusiasm: el entusiasmothe advice: el consejothe simplicity: la simplicidadthe inspiration: la inspiraciónthe confidence: la confianzathe poster: el cartelthe essence: la esenciathe commitment: el compromisothe triumph: el triunfothe sustainability: la sostenibilidadthe adaptability: la adaptabilidadthe project: el proyectothe presentation: la presentaciónthe solution: la soluciónthe street: la callethe supply: el suministrothe folder: la carpetathe marker: el rotuladorthe doubt: la dudathe idea: la ideathe beginning: el comienzo

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Blossoms and Brushstrokes: The Seoul Art Center Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-04-29-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 서울의 아라 아트 센터에는 봄의 향기가 가득합니다.En: The Seoul Ara Art Center is filled with the scent of spring.Ko: 벚꽃이 활짝 피어 있고 아이들은 신나게 놀고 있습니다.En: Cherry blossoms are in full bloom, and children are playing excitedly.Ko: 조용한 거리의 소음이 아트 센터로 퍼집니다.En: The quiet street noise spills into the art center.Ko: 센터 안에서 준은 피곤한 얼굴로 미소를 지어 보입니다.En: Inside the center, Jun smiles despite his tired face.Ko: 그는 유명한 전시회를 마련하고 싶습니다. 그의 이름이 국제 갤러리에 알려지기를 바랍니다.En: He wants to prepare a famous exhibition and hopes his name will become known in international galleries.Ko: 미나는 오랜만에 고국으로 돌아온 예술가입니다.En: Mina is an artist who has returned to her homeland after a long time.Ko: 그녀는 실험적인 새로운 작품을 가지고 있습니다.En: She brings with her some experimental new works.Ko: 그러나 사람들의 반응이 두렵습니다. 그녀는 걱정이 많습니다.En: However, she fears people's reactions and is quite anxious.Ko: 수키는 아트 센터의 자원봉사자입니다.En: Suki is a volunteer at the art center.Ko: 그녀는 예술을 사랑하고, 준을 본받고 싶습니다.En: She loves art and wants to emulate Jun.Ko: 그녀는 항상 배우고 싶어 합니다. 이번 전시회가 그녀에게 좋은 기회가 될 것입니다.En: She always wants to learn, and this exhibition will be a great opportunity for her.Ko: 어느 날, 준은 미나와 수키를 불렀습니다.En: One day, Jun called Mina and Suki.Ko: "미나 씨, 전시회에 꼭 참여해주세요," 준이 말합니다.En: "Mina, please participate in the exhibition," Jun says.Ko: 미나는 머뭇거립니다.En: Mina hesitates.Ko: "사람들이 이 작품을 어떻게 생각할까요?" 그녀는 걱정을 말합니다.En: "What will people think of this work?" she expresses her worries.Ko: 준은 고민에 빠집니다.En: Jun falls deep into thought.Ko: 미나의 작품 없이는 전시회가 성공하기 어렵습니다.En: Without Mina's artwork, the exhibition would struggle to succeed.Ko: 그는 미나를 존중하면서도 다른 방법을 찾아야 합니다.En: He has to respect Mina while also finding another way.Ko: 그때, 그는 아이디를 떠올립니다.En: At that moment, he comes up with an idea.Ko: 어린이날 전날 밤, 준은 깜짝 이벤트를 계획합니다. 아이들이 미나의 작품에 함께 참여할 수 있도록 합니다.En: On the night before Children's Day, Jun plans a surprise event, allowing children to participate in Mina's work.Ko: 이 아이디어는 미나에게 새로운 영감을 줍니다.En: This idea brings new inspiration to Mina.Ko: 드디어 전시회의 날이 밝았습니다.En: Finally, the day of the exhibition arrives.Ko: 아트 센터에는 활기찬 아이들의 웃음소리가 울려 퍼집니다.En: The art center resonates with the lively laughter of children.Ko: 아이들이 미나의 작품을 보고 환호합니다.En: They cheer as they view Mina's works.Ko: 미나는 자신의 작품에 다시 자신감을 얻습니다.En: Mina regains her confidence in her creations.Ko: 준은 미나의 손을 잡고 말합니다. "함께 하니 더 좋네요."En: Jun holds Mina's hand and says, "It's even better to do it together."Ko: 수키는 그의 옆에서 설레는 마음으로 주위를 둘러봅니다.En: Suki, standing beside him, looks around with an excited heart.Ko: 그녀는 자신이 원하는 길을 찾았습니다.En: She has found the path she wants to take.Ko: 이제 준은 협력과 신뢰의 가치를 배웠습니다.En: Now Jun has learned the value of cooperation and trust.Ko: 미나는 자신감이 넘치고, 수키는 미래에 대한 꿈을 키워갑니다.En: Mina is overflowing with confidence, and Suki is nurturing dreams of her future.Ko: 세 사람은 아트 센터에서 행복한 미소를 지으며 새로운 시작을 준비합니다.En: The three of them, with happy smiles, prepare for a new beginning at the art center. Vocabulary Words:scent: 향기blossoms: 벚꽃exhibition: 전시회artworks: 작품emulate: 본받고opportunity: 기회hesitates: 머뭇거리다reactions: 반응inspiration: 영감confidence: 자신감volunteer: 자원봉사자nurturing: 키워가다cooperation: 협력trust: 신뢰filled: 가득하다prepare: 준비하다famous: 유명한international: 국제homeland: 고국experimental: 실험적인anxious: 걱정이 많다respect: 존중surprise: 깜짝event: 이벤트resonates: 울려 퍼지다cheer: 환호하다creations: 작품inspiration: 영감path: 길overflows: 넘치다

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Mystery Under Skies: Innovation at Belgrade's Vrbica Night Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-04-29-22-34-01-sr Story Transcript:Sr: У средишту Београда, на месту где се креативност сусреће са технологијом, налази се Стартап инкубатор.En: In the heart of Belgrade, where creativity meets technology, there lies a Startup Incubator.Sr: Ту се састају млади умови, сваки са својом визијом будућности.En: Here, young minds gather, each with their own vision of the future.Sr: У пролећне дане, када цветови дрвећа украшавају улице, а ваздух је испуњен свежећом и обећањем нових почетака, дешава се мистерија која је пред изазовом ставила овај мали оазис иновације.En: On spring days, when tree blossoms adorn the streets, and the air is filled with freshness and the promise of new beginnings, a mystery unfolds, challenging this small oasis of innovation.Sr: Лука, иновативан али тајанствен инжењер, пазио је на свој последњи проналазак – прототип уређаја за одрживу енергију.En: Luka, an innovative but enigmatic engineer, was keeping a close watch on his latest invention—a prototype sustainable energy device.Sr: То је било његово ремек-дело, нешто што је могло да промени ток енергетске индустрије.En: It was his masterpiece, something that could change the course of the energy industry.Sr: Лука је те вечери био посебно опрезан, јер се припремала прослава Врбице, када су модерна времена налазила мост ка традицији.En: Luka was particularly vigilant that evening, as preparations were underway for the celebration of Vrbica, when modern times found a bridge to tradition.Sr: Мила, пројектни менаџер, била је одлучна да све тече глатко.En: Mila, the project manager, was determined to ensure everything ran smoothly.Sr: Упркос томе што је била нова у компанији, желела је да покаже своју способност и осигура добар углед инкубатора.En: Despite being new to the company, she wanted to showcase her capability and secure the incubator's good reputation.Sr: Њена радозналост била је добронамерна, и није могла да одоли истраживању када су ствари кренуле неочекиваним путем.En: Her curiosity was well-intentioned, and she couldn't resist investigating when things took an unexpected turn.Sr: Све је почело то вече.En: It all began that evening.Sr: Док су се светла Врбичке прославе видела кроз прозоре, у инкубатору је дошло до изненадног нестанка струје.En: As the lights of the Vrbica celebration shone through the windows, there was a sudden power outage in the incubator.Sr: Завладала је конфузија.En: Confusion ensued.Sr: Са њом је дошао и нестанак Лукиног прототипа.En: Along with it came the disappearance of Luka's prototype.Sr: Мила и Лука су се брзо обрели у канцеларији, гледајући једно у друго са мешавином неверице и хитности.En: Mila and Luka quickly found themselves in the office, looking at each other with a mix of disbelief and urgency.Sr: „Морамо да пронађемо уређај пре него што буде касно,“ рекао је Лука, одлучан да заштити своју иновацију.En: "We must find the device before it's too late," Luka said, determined to protect his innovation.Sr: Иако је више волео да ради сам, знао је да му је сада потребна Милена помоћ.En: Although he preferred to work alone, he knew he needed Mila's help now.Sr: Мила је први пут приметила у Лукама нешто више од технолога; видела је инжењера који се плашио за судбину свог рада и зато му је одлучила веровати.En: For the first time, Mila saw something more in Luka than just a technologist; she saw an engineer who feared for the fate of his work, and thus she decided to trust him.Sr: Док су заједно расплитали запетљане информације, схватили су да постоји могућност унутрашње претње.En: As they unraveled the tangled information together, they realized there was a possibility of an internal threat.Sr: Последњих дана, био је приметан нови члан тима, чије понашање није било сасвим уобичајено.En: In recent days, a new team member had been noticeable, whose behavior was not quite typical.Sr: Лука је, уз Милену помоћ, открио траг који је водио до овог члана у ноћи прославе.En: With Mila's help, Luka uncovered a clue leading to this member on the night of the celebration.Sr: Током обележавања Врбице, када је српска традиција оживљавала на улицама Београда, Лука и Мила су наставили свој истраживачки поход.En: During the Vrbica observance, when Serbian tradition was revived on the streets of Belgrade, Luka and Mila continued their investigative quest.Sr: Док се гужва појачавала, они су били сведоци сцена које доносе нове увиде у случај.En: As the crowd intensified, they witnessed scenes bringing new insights into the case.Sr: Преобучени у одећу која није откривала њихове намере, ухватили су осумњиченог у покушају да продужи са украденим прототипом.En: Disguised in outfits that concealed their intentions, they caught the suspect attempting to sneak away with the stolen prototype.Sr: Тај човек био је агент ривалске стартап компаније.En: This man was an agent of a rival startup company.Sr: Уз брзо размишљање, Лука и Мила су га зауставили и вратили је свој технолошки бисер на сигурно.En: With quick thinking, Luka and Mila stopped him and secured their technological gem.Sr: Захваљујући сарадњи, Лука је научио да цени важност тимског рада, а Мила је стекла неопходно самопоуздање да предводи у тешким ситуацијама.En: Thanks to their collaboration, Luka learned to appreciate the importance of teamwork, and Mila gained the necessary confidence to lead in challenging situations.Sr: И тако, у пролећној топлини, са звуком празничног славља у позадини, инкубатор је наставио да буде место где идеје расту, а пријатељства цветају.En: And so, in the warmth of spring, with the sound of festive celebration in the background, the incubator continued to be a place where ideas grew, and friendships blossomed.Sr: Лука и Мила остали су сложни у својој борби за напредак и постали пример како јединство и поверење могу да реше и најзахтевније мистерије.En: Luka and Mila remained united in their pursuit of progress and became an example of how unity and trust can solve even the most demanding mysteries. Vocabulary Words:creativity: креативностstartup: стартапincubator: инкубаторblossoms: цветовиmystery: мистеријаenigmatic: тајанственprototype: прототипsustainable: одрживvigilant: опрезанcelebration: прославаdetermined: одлучанreputation: угледcuriosity: радозналостunexpected: неочекиванoutage: нестанакconfusion: конфузијаdisbelief: неверицаurgent: хитанinnovation: иновацијаcollaboration: сарадњаinsights: увидиdisguised: преобучениintentions: намереrival: ривалскиagent: агентconfidence: самопоуздањеdemanding: захтеванunity: јединствоtrust: поверење

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Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Unlocking Success: Lessons from a Dutch Koningsdag Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-04-28-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De lucht was helder en de bloemen stonden in volle bloei.En: The sky was clear and the flowers were in full bloom.Nl: Het was Koningsdag in Nederland.En: It was Koningsdag in Nederland.Nl: De straten waren versierd met oranje vlaggetjes en overal klonk muziek en gelach.En: The streets were decorated with orange flags, and everywhere there was music and laughter.Nl: Sander, Mieke en Bram maakten een roadtrip door het Hollandse platteland.En: Sander, Mieke, and Bram were on a road trip through the Dutch countryside.Nl: Hun doel was een groot contract binnenhalen voor het bedrijf waar Sander werkte.En: Their goal was to secure a big contract for the company where Sander worked.Nl: Sander zat aan het stuur.En: Sander was behind the wheel.Nl: Hij was zenuwachtig.En: He was nervous.Nl: Overal waren mensen aan het feesten en dat veroorzaakte veel oponthoud.En: People were celebrating everywhere, causing a lot of delays.Nl: Hij wist dat hij op tijd moest zijn om zijn presentatie te geven, maar de reis duurde langer dan verwacht.En: He knew he needed to be on time to give his presentation, but the trip was taking longer than expected.Nl: "Relax, Sander," zei Mieke, die achterin zat.En: "Relax, Sander," said Mieke, who was sitting in the back.Nl: "We komen er wel."En: "We'll get there."Nl: Bram, die naast Sander zat, wees naar een dorpje in de verte.En: Bram, sitting next to Sander, pointed to a village in the distance.Nl: "Laten we daar even stoppen.En: "Let's stop there for a moment.Nl: Kijk, het lijkt erop dat ze een markt hebben voor Koningsdag.En: Look, it seems they have a market for Koningsdag.Nl: Misschien kunnen we wat inspiratie opdoen."En: Maybe we can gather some inspiration."Nl: Sander aarzelde, maar uiteindelijk stemde hij in.En: Sander hesitated, but eventually agreed.Nl: Ze parkeerden de auto en liepen het dorpje in.En: They parked the car and walked into the village.Nl: De straten waren gevuld met kraampjes en vrolijke mensen in oranje kleding.En: The streets were filled with stalls and cheerful people dressed in orange.Nl: Kinderen speelden spelletjes en er klonk gezellige muziek.En: Children played games, and lively music filled the air.Nl: Terwijl ze over de markt liepen, keek Sander om zich heen.En: As they walked through the market, Sander looked around.Nl: Hij zag blije gezichten, hoorde het gelach en voelde een bepaalde saamhorigheid.En: He saw happy faces, heard laughter, and felt a certain sense of togetherness.Nl: Ineens had hij een ingeving.En: Suddenly, he had a revelation.Nl: Hij besefte dat zijn presentatie niet alleen over cijfers en statistieken hoefde te gaan.En: He realized that his presentation didn't have to be only about numbers and statistics.Nl: Het kon ook gaan over verbinding, over samen vieren en delen.En: It could also be about connection, about celebrating and sharing together.Nl: Toen ze verder reden, begon Sander enthousiast zijn ideeën te delen met Mieke en Bram.En: As they drove further, Sander began eagerly sharing his ideas with Mieke and Bram.Nl: "We kunnen de presentatie anders aanpakken," zei hij.En: "We can approach the presentation differently," he said.Nl: "Het moet niet alleen informatief zijn, maar ook inspirerend!"En: "It should not only be informative, but also inspiring!"Nl: Uiteindelijk, precies op tijd, arriveerden ze op hun bestemming.En: Eventually, just in time, they arrived at their destination.Nl: Sander stond vol vertrouwen voor de zaal.En: Sander stood confidently before the room.Nl: Zijn presentatie ging niet alleen over het product dat hij verkocht, maar ook over de kracht van samenkomst en viering, net zoals op Koningsdag.En: His presentation wasn't just about the product he was selling, but also about the power of gathering and celebration, just like on Koningsdag.Nl: Het publiek reageerde enthousiast.En: The audience responded enthusiastically.Nl: Ze applaudisseerden luid en Sander voelde een golf van trots.En: They applauded loudly, and Sander felt a wave of pride.Nl: Hij had het gedaan.En: He had done it.Nl: Hij had niet alleen het contract binnengehaald, maar ook zijn plek binnen het bedrijf verstevigd.En: He had not only secured the contract but also strengthened his position within the company.Nl: Op de weg terug naar huis, keek Sander uit het raam.En: On the way back home, Sander looked out the window.Nl: Het platteland was nog steeds even prachtig.En: The countryside was just as beautiful as before.Nl: Hij realiseerde zich dat hij veel had geleerd.En: He realized he had learned a lot.Nl: Soms moet je het moment omarmen en zien wat het je kan brengen.En: Sometimes, you have to embrace the moment and see what it can bring you.Nl: En dat is precies wat hij die dag had gedaan.En: And that is exactly what he had done that day. Vocabulary Words:clear: helderbloom: bloeicountryside: plattelandsecure: binnenhalennervous: zenuwachtigdelays: oponthoudapproach: aanpakkeninspiration: inspiratiecheerful: vrolijkerevelation: ingevingtogetherness: saamhorigheidconnection: verbindingcelebrating: viereneagerly: enthousiastinformative: informatiefinspiring: inspirerendconfidently: vol vertrouwenaudience: publiekapplauded: applaudisseerdenpride: trotsembrace: omarmendestination: bestemmingstalls: kraampjespresentation: presentatiecompany: bedrijfcelebration: vieringvehicle: voertuigmarket: marktrealize: realiserencontract: contract

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Surviving the Negev: A Desert Quest of Friendship and Faith Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-04-28-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: תחת שמש אביבית וחמימה, השתרע מדבר הנגב.En: Under the warm spring sun, the Negev Desert stretched out.He: לוחות החול נראו כמו גלים זהובים אין-סופיים.En: The sand dunes looked like endless golden waves.He: אבי, נועה ובן ישבו ברכב הקטן, מחפשים את הרפתקאות חייהם.En: Avi, Noa and Ben sat in the small car, searching for the adventures of their lives.He: ״היום אנחנו נעקוב אחרי סיפור יציאת מצרים,״ קרא אבי בקול.En: "Today, we're going to follow the story of the Exodus from Egypt," Avi exclaimed loudly.He: הוא אהב לספר סיפורים ולהתעמק בהיסטוריה.En: He loved telling stories and delving into history.He: השמש זרחה בעוז, והציפורים צייצו.En: The sun shone brightly, and the birds chirped.He: אך לפתע, רוח חזקה התחילה לנשוב והחלה מערבולת חול.En: But suddenly, a strong wind began to blow, creating a sand whirlwind.He: ״סופה!En: "A storm!"He: ״ קראה נועה.En: Noa shouted.He: הם היו חייבים לשנות כיוון במהירות.En: They had to quickly change direction.He: ״אין סיבה לדאגה,״ אמר אבי, מנסה להרגיע.En: "There's no reason to worry," said Avi, trying to calm them down.He: הוא שלף מפה ישנה שמצא בחנות יד שנייה ואמר: ״אנחנו נבחר בדרך אחרת.En: He pulled out an old map he found in a second-hand shop and said, "We'll choose another path.He: זה כאילו אנחנו עצמנו במסע במדבר ממש כמו בימים ההם.En: It's as if we're on a desert journey ourselves, just like in those days."He: ״הרכב פנה בדרך עוקפת, חול ממלא את האוויר סביב.En: The car turned onto a bypass, sand filling the air around them.He: הסופה התחזקה, והרוח נשבה בעוז.En: The storm intensified, and the wind blew fiercely.He: אבי הסתכל סביב, ניסה להכין את עצמו למסע בעיניים עצומות.En: Avi looked around, trying to prepare himself for the journey with eyes closed.He: תחושת אחריות כבדה נפלה עליו.En: A heavy sense of responsibility fell upon him.He: כל זה היה הרעיון שלו, ועכשיו היה צריך להוציא אותם מהמצב הזה בשלום.En: This was all his idea, and now he needed to get them out of this situation safely.He: ״אבי!En: "Avi!He: אנחנו נסמכים עליך,״ לחש בן, כשהחול הכה בפניהם כמו גלים.En: We're depending on you," whispered Ben, as the sand hit their faces like waves.He: בעיניים עצומות ובנשימה כבדה, אבי הנהיג אותם הלאה.En: With closed eyes and heavy breath, Avi led them onward.He: לאחר נסיעה מותחת ועיניים מכוסות בחול, הופיע לפניהם מחזה מהפנט: נווה מדבר.En: After a tense drive with eyes covered in sand, an enchanting sight appeared before them: an oasis.He: מים זכים זרמו בו, עצים צמחו מסביב והאוויר היה נקי וצלול.En: Clear water flowed there, trees grew around, and the air was pure and clear.He: הם מצאו מקום בטוח לחגוג את פסח.En: They found a safe place to celebrate Passover.He: עם מחצלות ישיבה, הם חלקו מצה וזכרו את הרפתקאותיהם.En: With sitting mats, they shared matzah and remembered their adventures.He: ״הסיפור הכי טוב הוא זה שכולנו חווים יחד,״ אמר אבי בחיוך, כשהבין שהרפתקה אמיתית אינה בספרים בלבד.En: "The best story is the one we all experience together," said Avi with a smile, realizing that true adventure is not only found in books.He: החברות בניהם התחזקה, והם הבינו שתכנון טוב הוא חשוב, אבל הגמישות ברגעי אמת היא זו שמובילה להצלחות הגדולות ביותר.En: Their friendship strengthened, and they understood that good planning is important, but flexibility in moments of truth is what leads to the greatest successes. Vocabulary Words:delving: להתעמקwhirlwind: מערבולתbypass: דרך עוקפתintensified: התחזקהfiercely: בעוזtense: מותחתenchanting: מהפנטoasis: נווה מדברpure: זכיםcelebrate: לחגוגflexibility: גמישותresponsibility: אחריותdepended: נסמכיםadventures: הרפתקאותstretched: השתרעdunes: לוחותshone: זרחהchirped: צייצוstorm: סופהcalm: להרגיעsecond-hand: יד שנייהprepare: להכיןrealizing: כשהביןstrengthened: התחזקהplanning: תכנוןtruth: אמתexclaimed: קרא בקולblew: נשבהcovered: מכוסותheavy: כבדהBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: A Dance of Dragons: Adventure Along the Great Wall Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-04-28-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 春季的长城蜿蜒在绿意盎然的山坡上，樱花随风轻舞，空气中弥漫着淡淡的花香。En: The Great Wall snakes through the lush green slopes in spring.Zh: 今天是清明节，许多游客在这里欣赏壮丽的风景，同时祭拜祖先。En: Cherry blossoms dance lightly in the wind, and a faint floral fragrance fills the air.Zh: 这是一幅春日明媚的图景。En: Today is Qingming Festival, and many tourists are here to enjoy the magnificent scenery while paying respects to their ancestors.Zh: 明和莲并不打算卷入这次冒险，他们本来只是想步行观赏长城的壮丽，却意外加入了一个旅游团。En: This is a scene of a bright, sunny spring day.Zh: 这个团正准备进行传统的舞龙表演。En: Ming and Lian didn't plan on getting involved in this adventure.Zh: 明很兴奋，爱好冒险的他觉得这实在太有趣了。En: They originally just wanted to walk and admire the grandeur of the Great Wall, but unexpectedly joined a tour group.Zh: 而莲则有些犹豫，她担心自己会出洋相。En: This group was about to perform a traditional dragon dance.Zh: “来嘛，莲，这是个难得的机会！En: Ming was excited—his love for adventure made him find it extremely interesting.Zh: ”明满脸笑容，用力地拍了拍她的肩膀。En: However, Lian was a bit hesitant, worrying that she might embarrass herself.Zh: 尽管有些不情愿，莲还是被明的热情感染。En: “Come on, Lian, this is a rare opportunity!” Ming said with a big smile, giving her shoulder a hearty pat.Zh: “好吧，但我们完全不知道怎么舞龙。En: Despite some reluctance, Lian was infected by Ming's enthusiasm.Zh: ”莲说。En: “Alright, but we have no idea how to perform a dragon dance,” she said.Zh: 没过多久，他们便融入了舞龙的队伍中，每个人手中都拿着竹竿，上面连着长长的彩色龙身。En: Before long, they blended into the dragon dance team, each holding a bamboo stick with a long, colorful dragon body attached.Zh: 鼓声响起，舞龙开始。En: The drums sounded, and the dragon dance began.Zh: 明兴奋地挥动竹竿，试图让龙看起来更活泼，而莲则小心翼翼地模仿其他人的动作。En: Ming, excitedly swinging his bamboo stick, tried to make the dragon seem livelier, while Lian cautiously imitated the others' movements.Zh: 正当莲开始觉得一切并没有想象中那么难时，一个急拐弯处，明的竹竿与莲的撞到了一起。En: Just as Lian started to feel that it wasn't as difficult as she imagined, around a sharp turn, Ming's bamboo stick collided with hers.Zh: 顿时，龙身像多米诺骨牌一样倾倒，彩龙歪七扭八地塌下来，每个人都惊慌失措，试图稳住。En: Instantly, the dragon body collapsed like dominoes, tumbling down awkwardly while everyone panicked, trying to stabilize it.Zh: 但当龙停下来时，所有人都开始哈哈大笑。En: But once the dragon stopped, everyone burst out laughing.Zh: 其他游客很快就恢复了兴致，纷纷打趣说这是他们最难忘的龙舞表演。En: The other tourists quickly regained their enthusiasm, joking that it was the most memorable dragon dance performance they had ever seen.Zh: 明和莲相视一笑，敬仰眼前这些不计较的小伙伴。En: Ming and Lian exchanged a smile, admiring their easygoing companions.Zh: 随着笑声，莲心中的紧张渐渐消散。En: With the laughter, Lian's tension gradually dissipated.Zh: 她明白，不必过于在意是否完美，享受现场的快乐才是最重要的。En: She understood that it wasn't necessary to worry about perfection—it was more important to enjoy the joy of the moment.Zh: 最终，他们与这一群体打成一片，同时也在这段旅程中收获了不能被任何事物替代的友谊。En: Ultimately, they bonded with this group and gained a friendship from the journey that could not be replaced by anything else.Zh: 春风依旧温柔地吹拂着，长城无声见证着这一段令人心旷神怡的回忆。En: The spring breeze continued to blow gently, and the Great Wall silently witnessed this heartwarming memory. Vocabulary Words:snakes: 蜿蜒lush: 绿意盎然faint: 淡淡fragrance: 花香magnificent: 壮丽respects: 祭拜grandeur: 壮丽unexpectedly: 意外adventure: 冒险enthusiasm: 热情hesitant: 犹豫embrace: 接受blend: 融入collapse: 倾倒dominoes: 多米诺骨牌awkwardly: 歪七扭八burst: 开始laughter: 笑声memorable: 难忘easygoing: 不计较bonded: 打成一片friendship: 友谊perfection: 完美enjoy: 享受admiring: 敬仰companions: 小伙伴tension: 紧张dissipated: 消散moment: 现场heartwarming: 令人心旷神怡

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Embracing the Unknown: A Journey of Rediscovery in Lofoten Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-04-28-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Sigrid satt ved vinduet og så på landskapet utenfor.En: Sigrid sat by the window and watched the landscape outside.No: De snirklete veiene i Lofoten bød på nye skatter bak hver sving.En: The winding roads in Lofoten offered new treasures behind every turn.No: Fjellene sto stolte mot himmelen, og de blå bølgene fra havet kysset forsiktig klippene.En: The mountains stood proudly against the sky, and the blue waves from the sea gently kissed the cliffs.No: Ved siden av henne satt Leif, fokusert på veien, som vanlig planmessig.En: Beside her sat Leif, focused on the road, as usual planned and systematic.No: "Se," sa Sigrid og pekte på kartet sitt.En: "Look," said Sigrid, pointing at her map.No: "Der er en sti. Kanskje vi finner noe spesielt."En: "There's a path. Maybe we'll find something special."No: Leif nølte.En: Leif hesitated.No: "Det er ikke på ruten vår. Vi vet ikke hvor det fører."En: "It's not on our route. We don't know where it leads."No: "Ja, men det er jo det som er spennende!" svarte Sigrid med et smil, så lys som den gryende våren rundt dem.En: "Yes, but that's what's exciting!" replied Sigrid with a smile as bright as the budding spring around them.No: Til slutt ga Leif etter.En: Finally, Leif relented.No: Han svingte bilen inn på den smale, umerkede veien.En: He turned the car onto the narrow, unmarked road.No: Begge var stille en stund, og kun lyden av grus under dekkene kunne høres.En: Both were quiet for a while, and only the sound of gravel under the tires could be heard.No: Veien krøllet seg inn i skogen, vekk fra de travle veiene.En: The road curled into the forest, away from the busy roads.No: Da de nærmet seg slutten av stien, åpenbarte en bortgjemt perle seg foran dem.En: As they approached the end of the path, a hidden gem revealed itself before them.No: En avsidesliggende strand strakte seg ut, omfavnet av høye klipper på den ene siden og det uendelige, blå havet på den andre.En: A secluded beach stretched out, embraced by high cliffs on one side and the endless, blue sea on the other.No: Solen var i ferd med å gå ned, sendte et kaleidoskop av rødoransje og lilla nyanser over himmelen og refleksene danset på vannet.En: The sun was setting, casting a kaleidoscope of red-orange and purple hues across the sky, and reflections danced on the water.No: "Fantastisk," hvisket Leif, tapt i øyeblikket.En: "Amazing," whispered Leif, lost in the moment.No: Sigrids kamera fanget scenen, men ingen av de to kunne slutte å beundre synet foran dem.En: Sigrid's camera captured the scene, but neither of them could stop admiring the sight in front of them.No: De satte seg sammen på stranden, hørte bølgene som rolig kom og gikk.En: They sat together on the beach, listening to the waves calmly coming and going.No: "Jeg skjønner nå," sa Leif til slutt.En: "I understand now," Leif said finally.No: "Det er noe spesielt med å ikke vite hva som kommer.En: "There's something special about not knowing what's coming.No: Jeg liker det."En: I like it."No: Sigrid smilte.En: Sigrid smiled.No: "Noen ganger må man bare følge hjertet, ikke kartet."En: "Sometimes you just have to follow your heart, not the map."No: De satt der til mørket begynte å senke seg, stille og full av undring.En: They sat there until darkness began to fall, silent and full of wonder.No: Det var ikke lenger noen hast med å returnere til de kjente veiene.En: There was no longer any rush to return to the familiar roads.No: Leif hadde oppdaget gleden ved å omfavne det ukjente, ved å la eventyret lede dem.En: Leif had discovered the joy of embracing the unknown, of letting adventure lead them.No: Reisen var ikke lenger bare en plan; den var blitt en reise fylt med nye oppdagelser og åpenbaringer, og for begge betydde det en ny begynnelse.En: The journey was no longer just a plan; it had become a voyage filled with new discoveries and revelations, and for both, it meant a new beginning. Vocabulary Words:landscape: landskapwinding: snirkletetreasures: skatterbudding: gryendehesitated: nølterelented: ga ettergravel: grusrevealed: åpenbartehidden: bortgjemtsecluded: avsidesliggendeembraced: omfavnetkaleidoscope: kaleidoskophues: nyanseradmiring: beundrewonder: undringfamiliar: kjenteembracing: omfavnevoyage: reisediscoveries: oppdagelserrevelations: åpenbaringerapproached: nærmetroad: veiwave: bølgekissed: kyssetmap: kartleads: føreradventure: eventyrcaptured: fangetquiet: stilledarkness: mørket

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Mysteries on Øresund Bridge: A Road Trip Surprise Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-04-28-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Jens, Marie og Lars kørte i Mariens lyseblå bil.En: Jens, Marie, and Lars drove in Marie's light blue car.Da: Det var en klar forårsdag, og solens stråler glimtede på Øresundsbroens høje søjler.En: It was a clear spring day, and the sun's rays glittered on the tall pillars of the Øresund Bridge.Da: Bag dem lå København, og foran dem ventede Malmös charmerende gader.En: Behind them lay Copenhagen, and ahead of them awaited the charming streets of Malmö.Da: De havde netop nået broens midte, hvor udsigten over vandet var spektakulær.En: They had just reached the middle of the bridge, where the view over the water was spectacular.Da: Pludselig mærkede Jens en uro.En: Suddenly, Jens felt uneasy.Da: "Stop bilen et øjeblik," bad han.En: "Stop the car for a moment," he asked.Da: Marie så undrende på ham, men kørte ind til siden på en af de små nødpladser på broen.En: Marie looked at him in surprise but pulled over to one of the small emergency stops on the bridge.Da: "Jeg hørte noget mærkeligt i bagagerummet," sagde Jens.En: "I heard something strange in the trunk," said Jens.Da: "Måske bør vi tjekke det."En: "Maybe we should check it."Da: Marie trak på skuldrene og steg ud, fulgt af Lars, som altid var rolig og smilende.En: Marie shrugged and got out, followed by Lars, who was always calm and smiling.Da: Da de åbnede bagagerummet, lå der et mystisk pakket ind i brunt papir.En: When they opened the trunk, there was something mysteriously wrapped in brown paper.Da: Ingen af dem havde set det før.En: None of them had seen it before.Da: "Hvad kan det mon være?"En: "I wonder what it could be?"Da: spurgte Marie ivrigt.En: asked Marie eagerly.Da: Jens stirrede på pakken med en blanding af interesse og nervøsitet.En: Jens stared at the parcel with a mix of interest and nervousness.Da: Han vidste, at han skulle handle forsigtigt.En: He knew he needed to act cautiously.Da: "Vi kunne åbne den, men hvad nu hvis det er farligt?En: "We could open it, but what if it's dangerous?Da: Måske burde vi ringe til politiet," overvejede han højt.En: Maybe we should call the police," he considered aloud.Da: Lars lagde en beroligende hånd på Jens' skulder.En: Lars placed a reassuring hand on Jens's shoulder.Da: "Lad os først se, hvad det er.En: "Let's first see what it is.Da: Det kan være noget harmløst," foreslog han.En: It could be something harmless," he suggested.Da: Med et hurtigt blik på hinanden besluttede de sig for at undersøge skatten selv.En: With a quick glance at each other, they decided to investigate the treasure themselves.Da: De brugte knappen af en bilnøgle til forsigtigt at skære pakken op.En: They used the button of a car key to carefully cut the parcel open.Da: Inden i fandt de en kryptisk seddel og en mærkelig enhed, der lignede noget fra fremtiden.En: Inside, they found a cryptic note and a strange device that looked like something from the future.Da: Sedlen var skrevet med en håndskrift, de ikke genkendte.En: The note was written in handwriting they did not recognize.Da: "Hvad står der?"En: "What does it say?"Da: spurgte Marie nysgerrig.En: asked Marie curiously.Da: Jens læste højt: "Tak for din tillid.En: Jens read aloud: "Thank you for your trust.Da: Næste stop, overraskelser venter."En: Next stop, surprises await."Da: De kikkede på hinanden med fornyet mistanke.En: They looked at each other with renewed suspicion.Da: Hvem havde lagt pakken i deres bil?En: Who had placed the parcel in their car?Da: Kunne det have forbindelse til de fremmede, de mødte sidste sommer på en strand i Skagen?En: Could it be connected to the strangers they met last summer on a beach in Skagen?Da: Lars, med sit sind i ro, foreslog, at de skulle dokumentere alt og give det til myndighederne, da de nåede Malmö.En: Lars, with his mind at ease, suggested that they document everything and hand it over to the authorities when they reached Malmö.Da: "Bedre at være på den sikre side," sagde han.En: "Better to be safe than sorry," he said.Da: Da de trillede ind i Malmös grænsekontrol, følte de sig både lettede og nysgerrige.En: As they rolled into Malmö's border control, they felt both relieved and curious.Da: De afleverede pakken til tolderne og forklarede det hele.En: They handed the parcel to the customs officers and explained everything.Da: Jens så ud på solen, der nu hang lavt i horisonten, og indså noget.En: Jens looked out at the sun, now hanging low on the horizon, and realized something.Da: Livet havde mange uvisse momenter, men det var dem, der gjorde det værd at leve.En: Life had many uncertain moments, but it was those that made it worth living.Da: Han smilede til Marie og Lars og begyndte at forstå, at ikke alt kunne kontrolleres eller forklares.En: He smiled at Marie and Lars and began to understand that not everything could be controlled or explained.Da: Det var en ny begyndelse for Jens, en der accepterede det uforudsigelige lidt mere villigt.En: It was a new beginning for Jens, one where he accepted the unpredictable a little more willingly. Vocabulary Words:glittered: glimtedepillars: søjlercharming: charmerendespectacular: spektakulæruneasy: uroemergency stops: nødpladsertrunk: bagagerummetshrugged: trak på skuldrenemysteriously: mystiskwrapped: pakket indeagerly: ivrignervousness: nervøsitetcautiously: forsigtigtreassuring: beroligendeharmless: harmløstcryptic: kryptiskhandwriting: håndskriftsuspicions: mistankestrangers: fremmededocument: dokumentereauthorities: myndighedernecurious: nysgerrigcustoms officers: toldernehorizon: horisontenuncertain: uvissebeginning: begyndelseunpredictable: uforudsigeligecontrolled: kontrolleresexplained: forklaressmiled: smilede

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Lakeside Farewell: Friendships and Future Horizons Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-04-28-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A Balaton-parti tavaszi reggel friss és hívogató volt.En: The spring morning by Lake Balaton was fresh and inviting.Hu: Katalin, István és Zoltán megbeszélték, hogy kirándulást tesznek a tó partjára, hogy élvezzék a természet szépségét és egymás társaságát.En: Katalin, István, and Zoltán had agreed to take a trip to the lakeside to enjoy the beauty of nature and each other's company.Hu: Katalin gondosan összeválogatta a piknikhez szükséges ételeket.En: Katalin carefully selected the food needed for the picnic.Hu: Friss kenyér, sajt, és a kedvenc házi lekvárja várta az asztalon.En: Fresh bread, cheese, and her favorite homemade jam awaited them on the table.Hu: „Ez egy különleges nap lesz,” gondolta.En: "This will be a special day," she thought.Hu: Nagyon vágyott arra, hogy közelebb kerüljön a barátaihoz.En: She deeply longed to grow closer to her friends.Hu: A tó partján virágok nyíltak, s a szél lágyan fújt a víz felett.En: Flowers were blooming on the lake's shore, and the wind gently blew over the water.Hu: Katalin vakítóan mosolygott, amikor látta, hogy Zoltán nevetve közeledik.En: Katalin beamed brightly when she saw Zoltán approaching with a laugh.Hu: De István csendesebb volt a megszokottnál.En: But István was quieter than usual.Hu: Kicsit elkalandozva nézett a távolba.En: He gazed off into the distance, seemingly lost in thought.Hu: Ahogy kibontották a piknik kosarat és elhelyezkedtek a pokrócon, Katalin igyekezett bevonni Istvánt a beszélgetésbe.En: As they unpacked the picnic basket and settled on the blanket, Katalin tried to involve István in the conversation.Hu: „István, mi jár mostanában a fejedben?En: "What's on your mind lately, István?"Hu: ” – kérdezte őszinte kíváncsisággal.En: she asked with genuine curiosity.Hu: István meghökkenten nézett fel.En: István looked up in surprise.Hu: „Érdekes, hogy ezt kérdezed, Katalin,” mondta halkan.En: "Interesting that you ask that, Katalin," he said softly.Hu: „Tulajdonképpen valami fontosat kell megosztanom veletek.En: "Actually, I have something important to share with you."Hu: ”A tavaszi levegő hirtelen csendesebbnek tűnt, ahogyan mindannyian rá figyeltek.En: The spring air suddenly seemed quieter as they all focused on him.Hu: István elmondta, hogy új álláslehetőséget kapott egy távoli városban.En: István shared that he had received a new job opportunity in a distant city.Hu: El kell költöznie.En: He would have to move.Hu: Zoltán csendben bólogatott, majd megszólalt: „Ez nagyszerű lehetőség, de tudnod kell, hogy hiányozni fogsz nekünk.En: Zoltán nodded quietly, then spoke up: "This is a great opportunity, but you should know that we will miss you."Hu: ” Katalin szeme könnyben úszott, de megértette, hogy Istvánnak ezt meg kell tennie.En: Katalin's eyes welled with tears, but she understood that István needed to do this.Hu: Együtt nevettek, hogy milyen csodás emlékeket szereztek, megígérték, hogy online is tartják a kapcsolatot, és rendszeres találkozókat szerveznek majd.En: They laughed together, reminiscing about the wonderful memories they had made, and promised to keep in touch online and organize regular meetups.Hu: A nap lassan lenyugodott a Balaton felett, arany fénybe borítva a tájat.En: The sun slowly set over Lake Balaton, casting the landscape in golden light.Hu: Katalin érezte, hogy ezzel a nappal nemcsak emlékeket szereztek, hanem erősebb kötelékeket is építettek.En: Katalin felt that with this day, not only had they made memories, but they had also built stronger bonds.Hu: Bár a távolság jönni fog, a barátságuk értéke nem csökkent.En: Though distance would come, the value of their friendship would not diminish.Hu: István fellélegzett, hogy megoszthatta a hírt, és tudta, hogy bárhová is viszi az élet, a szíve ezekhez a barátokhoz kötődik továbbra is.En: István breathed a sigh of relief, knowing he could share the news and that no matter where life took him, his heart would remain tied to these friends. Vocabulary Words:inviting: hívogatólakeside: Balaton-particarefully: gondosanselected: összeválogattapicnic: piknikblooming: nyíltakgazing: nézettdistance: távolbaunpacked: kibontottákbasket: kosaratsettled: elhelyezkedtekinvolve: bevonnicuriosity: kíváncsiságsurprise: meghökkensoftly: halkanfocused: figyeltekopportunity: lehetőségdistant: távolinodded: bólogatotttouched: könnyben úszottreminiscing: emlékeket szereztekorganize: szerveznekcasting: fénybe borítvalandscape: tájgolden: aranybonds: kötelékeketdiminish: csökkentsigh: fellélegzettrelief: fellélegzéstied: kötődik

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Finding Harmony: Bridging Dreams and Nature's Whisper Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-04-28-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El sol brillava amb força mentre el cotxe d'Adrià avançava per la carretera sinuosa.En: The sun shone brightly as Adrià's car moved along the winding road.Ca: Marina, al seient del copilot, observava el paisatge verd i ple de colors de la primavera.En: Marina, in the passenger seat, watched the green landscape filled with the colors of spring.Ca: Els camps de roselles i margarides s'estenien com una catifa infinita sota un cel blau immaculat.En: Fields of poppies and daisies stretched like an infinite carpet under an immaculate blue sky.Ca: Adrià estava emocionat.En: Adrià was excited.Ca: La seva mirada es perdia més enllà de l'horitzó.En: His gaze wandered beyond the horizon.Ca: Volia trobar el lloc perfecte per al nou projecte de l'empresa: un complex turístic ecològic que impressionés el seu cap i li assegurés una ben merescuda promoció.En: He wanted to find the perfect spot for the company's new project: an ecological tourist complex that would impress his boss and secure him a well-deserved promotion.Ca: Ell era ambiciós, i aquest era el seu moment.En: He was ambitious, and this was his moment.Ca: Marina, en canvi, estava més pensativa.En: Marina, on the other hand, was more thoughtful.Ca: Valorava la sostenibilitat i volia que el projecte respectés la cultura local i el medi ambient.En: She valued sustainability and wanted the project to respect the local culture and the environment.Ca: Era important que el complex oferís beneficis reals a la comunitat.En: It was important that the complex offered real benefits to the community.Ca: Havien visitat ja tres llocs.En: They had already visited three sites.Ca: Un era massa comercial, un altre tenia un impacte negatiu en el medi, i el tercer, encara que prometedor, no estava ben comunicat.En: One was too commercial, another had a negative impact on the environment, and the third, although promising, was not well connected.Ca: Les tensions creixien entre Adrià i Marina.En: Tensions were growing between Adrià and Marina.Ca: Discutien sobre prioritzar la rendibilitat o el respecte a la natura.En: They argued about whether to prioritize profitability or respect for nature.Ca: ―Hem d'escoltar més el que diu la natura, Adrià ―va dir Marina, mirant les oliveres que passaven a tota velocitat.En: "We need to listen more to what nature says, Adrià," said Marina, looking at the olive trees flashing by.Ca: ―I hem de trobar una ubicació que també sigui viable per a l'empresa ―va respondre Adrià amb una mica de frustració.En: "And we need to find a location that is also viable for the company," responded Adrià with a hint of frustration.Ca: De sobte, Adrià es va adonar d'un petit camí de sorra a la seva dreta.En: Suddenly, Adrià noticed a small dirt path on his right.Ca: Sense pensar-ho gaire, va girar el volant.En: Without thinking too much, he turned the wheel.Ca: ―Què fas? ―va preguntar Marina sorpresa.En: "What are you doing?" Marina asked, surprised.Ca: ―Confio en el teu instint. Anem a explorar ―va dir ell, somrient.En: "I trust your instinct. Let's explore," he said, smiling.Ca: El camí els va conduir a través d'una pinassa espessa i finalment es va obrir a un racó insòlit.En: The path led them through thick pine trees and eventually opened up to an unusual corner.Ca: Davant d'ells es presentava un vall verge, ple de roures antics i un riu transparent que brillava sota els raigs de sol.En: In front of them lay an untouched valley, full of ancient oaks and a clear river that sparkled under the sun's rays.Ca: Marina va baixar del cotxe, encisada.En: Marina got out of the car, enchanted.Ca: ―És perfecte, Adrià, aquí podríem crear un espai que realment respecti la natura.En: "It's perfect, Adrià; here we could create a space that truly respects nature."Ca: Adrià va assentir, captivat també per la bellesa del lloc.En: Adrià nodded, also captivated by the beauty of the place.Ca: Malgrat les seves diferències, va veure el potencial que tenia.En: Despite their differences, he saw the potential it held.Ca: Van passar la tarda passejant i discutint les idees.En: They spent the afternoon walking and discussing ideas.Ca: Els ocells cantaven mentre ells debatien sobre el futur projecte.En: Birds sang as they debated the future project.Ca: Aquell espai natural preservava prou encant i seria el lloc ideal per equilibrar turisme i sostenibilitat.En: That natural space preserved enough charm and would be the ideal place to balance tourism and sustainability.Ca: Finalment, van tornar al cotxe amb una decisió presa.En: Finally, they returned to the car with a decision made.Ca: Proposarien aquell paratge inèdit al seu cap, combinant les ambicions d'Adrià amb els ideals de Marina.En: They would propose that unique spot to their boss, combining Adrià's ambitions with Marina's ideals.Ca: Havien trobat el que cadascú necessitava.En: They had found what each of them needed.Ca: En el viatge de tornada a Barcelona, Adrià va aprendre a valorar l'empatia de Marina, mentre ella apreciava la determinació d'ell.En: On the drive back to Barcelona, Adrià learned to value Marina's empathy, while she appreciated his determination.Ca: El viatge havia estat molt més que una cerca de lloc; havia estat una lliçó de cooperació i comprensió mútua, ballant entre el pragmatisme i el respecte per la natura.En: The journey had been much more than a search for a place; it had been a lesson in cooperation and mutual understanding, dancing between pragmatism and respect for nature.Ca: Això, sí que era un veritable èxit.En: That, indeed, was a true success. Vocabulary Words:the winding road: la carretera sinuosaspring: la primaverathe gaze: la miradathe horizon: l'horitzóthe boss: el capthe promotion: la promocióambitious: ambiciósthoughtful: pensativasustainability: la sostenibilitatthe community: la comunitatnegative impact: impacte negatiufrustration: la frustracióthe instinct: l'instintthe pine trees: la pinassathe valley: el vallancient oaks: roures anticsrays of the sun: els raigs de soluntouched: vergecaptivated: captivatthe debate: el debatthe charm: l'encantbalance: equilibrarunique spot: paratge inèditempathy: l'empatiadetermination: la determinacióthe journey: el viatgepragmatism: el pragmatismemutual understanding: la comprensió mútuanature: la naturasuccess: l'èxit

Fluent Fiction - Italian: From Shadows to Light: Giovanni's Quest for Hidden Treasures Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-04-28-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Nella fresca aria di primavera, il villaggio di San Benedetto si svegliava.En: In the fresh spring air, the village of San Benedetto awoke.It: Piccoli fiori di campo punteggiavano i prati.En: Small wildflowers dotted the meadows.It: Le colline erano verdi grazie agli ulivi e ai vigneti che ondeggiavano al vento.En: The hills were green thanks to the olive trees and vineyards swaying in the wind.It: Le strade erano strette e in ciottoli, e portavano tutte verso una chiesa antica di pietra.En: The streets were narrow and cobblestoned, leading all toward an ancient stone church.It: Giovanni camminava in una di queste strade, il cuore battente.En: Giovanni walked down one of these streets, heart pounding.It: Aveva tra le mani un'antica mappa, trovata per caso in un vecchio libro della biblioteca locale.En: He held in his hands an ancient map, found by chance in an old book from the local library.It: Giovanni adorava le avventure.En: Giovanni loved adventures.It: Cercava sempre di scoprire segreti nascosti e verità dimenticate.En: He was always seeking to uncover hidden secrets and forgotten truths.It: La mappa sembrava portare un messaggio nascosto, e non poteva ignorarlo.En: The map seemed to hold a hidden message, and he couldn't ignore it.It: Un messaggio criptico attirava la sua curiosità: “Dove il sole bacia la terra, il tesoro si cela nella grotta.En: A cryptic message piqued his curiosity: "Where the sun kisses the earth, the treasure lies hidden in the cave."It: ”Mentre Giovanni rifletteva, vide Luca, il giovane storico del villaggio.En: As Giovanni pondered, he saw Luca, the young historian of the village.It: Luca era conosciuto per la sua conoscenza delle leggende locali.En: Luca was known for his knowledge of the local legends.It: Giovanni esitò.En: Giovanni hesitated.It: Si fidava di Luca?En: Did he trust Luca?It: Ma il mistero della mappa era troppo grande per affrontarlo da solo.En: But the mystery of the map was too great to face alone.It: “Ciao, Luca,” iniziò, mostrando la mappa.En: "Hi, Luca," he began, showing the map.It: Luca guardò con interesse.En: Luca looked with interest.It: “Questa mappa parla di un tesoro nascosto.En: "This map speaks of a hidden treasure.It: Forse possiamo lavorare insieme,” suggerì.En: Perhaps we can work together," he suggested.It: Giovanni ascoltò attentamente.En: Giovanni listened intently.It: Potrebbe fidarsi di Luca?En: Could he trust Luca?It: Nel frattempo, Sofia, una vecchia amica di Giovanni, li osservava da lontano.En: Meanwhile, Sofia, an old friend of Giovanni, watched them from afar.It: Sofia era più pratica e meno incline alle avventure.En: Sofia was more practical and less inclined toward adventures.It: Si avvicinò, dubbi nella voce.En: She approached, doubts in her voice.It: “Giovanni, sei sicuro di voler inseguire una leggenda?En: "Giovanni, are you sure you want to chase a legend?It: Potrebbe non esserci nulla.En: There might be nothing there."It: ”Ma Giovanni era deciso.En: But Giovanni was determined.It: “Sofia, questa è una grande opportunità.En: "Sofia, this is a great opportunity.It: Può cambiare tutto,” disse, sperando che Sofia capisse.En: It can change everything," he said, hoping Sofia would understand.It: Giovanni e Luca seguirono la mappa.En: Giovanni and Luca followed the map.It: Attraversarono campi e salite.En: They crossed fields and climbed hills.It: Dopo ore, giunsero a una collina che il sole illuminava.En: After hours, they reached a hill that the sun illuminated.It: Lì trovarono una piccola grotta nascosta tra le rocce.En: There they found a small cave hidden among the rocks.It: All'ingresso, un altro enigma su una tavoletta di pietra: “Solo chi sa vedere oltre l'ombra scoprirà la luce.En: At the entrance, another riddle on a stone tablet: "Only those who can see beyond the shadow will discover the light."It: ”Giovanni e Luca iniziarono a pensare.En: Giovanni and Luca began to think.It: “Forse riguarda gli specchi,” suggerì Luca.En: "Maybe it's about mirrors," suggested Luca.It: Gli occhi di Giovanni luccicarono di comprensione.En: Giovanni's eyes sparkled with understanding.It: Posizionarono un piccolo specchio che Giovanni portava nel punto in cui il sole rifletteva sulla grotta.En: They placed a small mirror Giovanni carried in the spot where the sun reflected on the cave.It: Una zona buia si illuminò, rivelando una piccola entrata segreta.En: A dark area lit up, revealing a small secret entrance.It: Entrarono con cautela.En: They entered cautiously.It: All'interno, trovarono un antico scrigno.En: Inside, they found an ancient chest.It: Era colmo di oggetti storici: monete, pergamene, e gioielli antichi.En: It was full of historical objects: coins, scrolls, and ancient jewelry.It: Giovanni e Luca si guardarono, increduli e felici.En: Giovanni and Luca looked at each other, incredulous and happy.It: Tornati al villaggio, mostrarono la scoperta.En: Back in the village, they displayed their discovery.It: I sospetti iniziali dei locali si trasformarono in entusiasmo.En: The locals' initial suspicions turned to excitement.It: Giovanni aveva dimostrato il suo valore e, più importante, aveva trovato amici preziosi.En: Giovanni had proven his worth and, more importantly, had found valuable friends.It: Sofia ammise, sorridendo: “Forse un po' di avventura non fa male.En: Sofia admitted, smiling: "Maybe a little adventure isn't so bad."It: ”Con la scoperta del loro tesoro, San Benedetto entrò in una nuova era.En: With the discovery of their treasure, San Benedetto entered a new era.It: La storia del villaggio attirò turisti, e Giovanni capì che non tutte le avventure devono essere affrontate da soli.En: The village's history attracted tourists, and Giovanni realized not all adventures must be faced alone.It: Aveva imparato il valore della fiducia e della collaborazione, e sentiva di essere finalmente al posto giusto.En: He had learned the value of trust and collaboration and felt he was finally in the right place. Vocabulary Words:the village: il villaggiothe wildflowers: i fiori di campothe meadows: i pratithe olive trees: gli ulivithe vineyards: i vignetithe wind: il ventonarrow: strettethe cobblestones: i ciottoliancient: anticathe heart: il cuorethe map: la mappaby chance: per casothe library: la bibliotecathe treasure: il tesorothe cave: la grottacryptic: cripticothe historian: lo storicothe legends: le leggendeto hesitate: esitarethe riddle: l'enigmathe tablet: la tavolettathe shadow: l'ombrathe light: la lucethe cave entrance: l'entrata della grottamirrors: gli specchia dark area: una zona buiathe chest: lo scrignoscrolls: le pergamenehistorical: storicoto reveal: rivelare

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Unexpected Joys: The Detour That Redefined Their Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-04-28-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: गाड़ी धीरे-धीरे हिचकोले खाती हुई हाइवे पर चल रही थी।En: The car was slowly swaying along the highway.Hi: बसंत के इस खुशनुमा मौसम में सड़क के दोनों किनारों पर खिले फूल जैसे सभी यात्रियों का स्वागत कर रहे थे।En: In this pleasant spring weather, the blooming flowers on both sides of the road seemed to welcome all the travelers.Hi: राजीव, मीरा और अंजली गाड़ी में बैठे गोवा की ओर बढ़ रहे थे।En: Rajeev, Meera, and Anjali were sitting in the car heading towards Goa.Hi: राजीव की आँखों में रोमांच की चमक थी।En: There was a sparkle of excitement in Rajeev's eyes.Hi: उसने हमेशा नए रास्ते तलाशने का सपना देखा था।En: He had always dreamed of exploring new paths.Hi: वहीं, मीरा अपने हाथ में पूरा यात्रा कार्यक्रम थामे बैठी थी, हर योजना के अनुसार समय पर पहुँचना चाहती थी।En: Meanwhile, Meera was holding the entire travel itinerary in her hands, wanting to reach every place on time according to the schedule.Hi: अंजली, हमेशा की तरह, दोनों के बीच की शांति को बनाए रखने की कोशिश कर रही थी।En: Anjali, as always, was trying to maintain peace between the two.Hi: अचानक, गाड़ी ने एक अजीब सी आवाज की और रुक गई।En: Suddenly, the car made a strange noise and stopped.Hi: राजीव ने गाड़ी से उतरकर देखा, गाड़ी का पहिया पंचर हो गया था।En: Rajeev got out of the car to check and found that the tire was punctured.Hi: मीरा ने चिंता भरी आँखों से कहा, "अब हम गोवा कैसे पहुँचेंगे?En: Meera said with worried eyes, "How will we reach Goa now?"Hi: "अब विकल्प था रास्ता बदलने का।En: Now there was an option to change the route.Hi: राजीव ने हिम्मत जुटाकर कहा, "सुनो, यह सड़क हमें एक खूबसूरत गांव तक ले जा सकती है।En: Gathering courage, Rajeev said, "Listen, this road might lead us to a beautiful village.Hi: शायद हमें वहीं मदद मिल जाए।En: Maybe we can find help there."Hi: " थोड़ी हिचकिचाहट के बाद, मीरा ने सिर हिलाते हुए कहा, "ठीक है, हमें कोशिश करके देखनी चाहिए।En: After a bit of hesitation, Meera nodded and said, "Alright, we should give it a try."Hi: "रास्ता बदलने पर, पहाड़ी की चोटी पर एक खूबसूरत गांव नजर आया।En: Upon changing the route, a beautiful village appeared atop a hill.Hi: गांव में श्रम दिवस का उत्सव मनाया जा रहा था।En: There was a Labor Day festival being celebrated in the village.Hi: रंग-बिरंगी झंडियों से सजा गांव, और ढोल-नगाड़ों की आवाज जैसे सबको बुला रही थी।En: The village was decorated with colorful flags, and the sound of drums seemed to call everyone.Hi: उन्होंने गाड़ी किनारे खड़ी की और उत्सव में शामिल हो गए।En: They parked the car on the side and joined the festival.Hi: मीरा, जो पहले केवल समय पर पहुंचने के बारे में सोच रही थी, अब उसकी आँखों में भी रोमांच था।En: Meera, who was initially only concerned with reaching on time, now had excitement in her eyes too.Hi: राजीव गर्व से मुस्कुरा रहा था, और अंजली अपनी मुस्कान के साथ खुश थी कि सब कुछ अच्छे से सुलझ गया।En: Rajeev was smiling proudly, and Anjali was happy with her smile, knowing everything had resolved well.Hi: उत्सव के माहौल ने मीरा को बदल दिया।En: The festive atmosphere changed Meera.Hi: उसने महसूस किया कि कभी-कभी योजना से अलग जाना भी अच्छा होता है।En: She realized that sometimes going off the plan is good.Hi: अंत में, वे सब मिलकर नाचने लगे, और मीरा ने कहा, "मुझे लगता है कि वापस हम कुछ और अनायास स्थानों पर रुक सकते हैं।En: In the end, they all started dancing together, and Meera said, "I think we might stop at a few more spontaneous places on the way back."Hi: "राजीव और अंजली को खुशी हुई।En: Rajeev and Anjali were delighted.Hi: उन्होंने महसूस किया कि दोस्ती और यात्रा में लचीलापन महत्वपूर्ण होता है।En: They realized that flexibility in friendship and travel is important.Hi: हर किसी ने सीखा कि कभी-कभी अनपेक्षित मोड़ भी खुशियां ला सकते हैं।En: Everyone learned that sometimes unexpected turns can bring happiness.Hi: और सूझ-बूझ और समझदारी के साथ, किसी भी अप्रत्याशित स्थिति का सामना किया जा सकता है।En: And with wit and understanding, any unforeseen situation can be faced.Hi: गोवा पहुंचते-पहुंचते, वे सभी जानते थे कि यह यात्रा उन्हें सबक और जिंदगी में नया उत्साह सिखाएगी।En: By the time they reached Goa, they all knew this journey would teach them lessons and bring new enthusiasm to life.Hi: उस दिन, बसंत का वह दिन उनकी जिंदगी में हमेशा के लिए यादगार बन गया।En: That day in spring became a memorable day in their lives forever. Vocabulary Words:swaying: हिचकोले खातीblooming: खिलेsparkle: चमकexcited: रोमांचितitinerary: यात्रा कार्यक्रमpunctured: पंचरhesitation: हिचकिचाहटcourage: हिम्मतvillage: गांवfestival: उत्सवdecorated: सजाflags: झंडियांdrums: ढोल-नगाड़ेspontaneous: अनायासflexibility: लचीलापनunforeseen: अप्रत्याशितunexpected: अनपेक्षितenthusiasm: उत्साहmemorably: यादगारresolving: सुलझानाatmosphere: माहौलrealized: महसूसunderstanding: समझदारीjourney: यात्राgathering: जुटानाmaintain: बनाए रखनाoption: विकल्पstrange: अजीबchange: बदलनेpeace: शांति

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Capturing Golden Blossoms: A Tale of Friendship & Balance Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-04-28-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 桜が満開の新宿御苑国立庭園には、春のゴールデンウィークを楽しむ人々で溢れています。En: The sakura are in full bloom at the Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, and it's overflowing with people enjoying the spring Golden Week.Ja: 静かな池や美しく整えられた庭園は、くつろぎのピクニックにも芸術的な活動にもぴったりの場所です。En: The serene pond and beautifully manicured gardens make it a perfect spot for a relaxing picnic or artistic activities.Ja: 由紀は、自然が大好きな大学生です。En: Yuki is a university student who loves nature.Ja: 彼女は密かに写真を撮ることが大好きで、全国写真コンテストに応募するために完璧な桜の写真を撮りたいと思っています。En: She secretly enjoys taking photos and wishes to capture the perfect photo of sakura to submit to a national photo contest.Ja: 今日、アキラとソラと一緒にピクニックをすることになっています。En: Today, she's planning a picnic with Akira and Sora.Ja: 由紀はカメラを持って、園内を歩きます。En: With her camera in hand, Yuki walks through the garden.Ja: 色鮮やかな桜のトンネルに魅了されながらも、友だちとの時間も大切にしたいと思っています。En: While being captivated by a tunnel of vividly colored sakura, she also wants to cherish her time with friends.Ja: しかし、今日のゴールデンウィークの混雑の中でベストショットを見つけるのは難しいことがわかります。En: However, she realizes that finding the best shot amid the Golden Week crowd today is difficult.Ja: ピクニックの準備をしているアキラとソラを見つめる由紀は、心の中で葛藤します。En: Watching Akira and Sora preparing for the picnic, Yuki feels conflicted inside.Ja: 楽しそうに笑う友だちの姿も、見逃したくはありません。でも、コンテストに挑戦する機会も貴重です。En: She doesn't want to miss her friends' cheerful faces, but the opportunity to compete in the contest is also valuable.Ja: 突然、由紀の目にとまる美しい風景があります。En: Suddenly, a beautiful scene catches Yuki's eye.Ja: 薄紅色の桜の木々の間に太陽が差し込み、光が水面にきらきらと反射しています。En: The sun beams through pale pink sakura trees, and the light sparkles on the water's surface.Ja: この一瞬を逃したくない由紀は、一度仲間を離れ、その場所に近づきます。En: Not wanting to miss this moment, Yuki briefly leaves her friends and approaches the spot.Ja: 心臓がドキドキしながら、カメラのシャッターを切ります。En: With her heart pounding, she presses the camera shutter.Ja: 完璧な一枚を確信した由紀は、急いでアキラとソラの元に戻ります。En: Certain of capturing the perfect shot, Yuki hurries back to Akira and Sora.Ja: 彼らはちょうどみんなで写真を撮る準備をしていました。En: They are just about to take a group photo.Ja: 笑顔で迎えてくれる二人を見ると、由紀は安心しました。En: Seeing her friends greet her with smiles puts Yuki at ease.Ja: カメラをセットし、タイマーをセットして、三人で絆を深める瞬間を写真に収めます。En: She sets up the camera, activates the timer, and captures the moment of deepening bonds among the three.Ja: 友だちと過ごす時間も、写真を撮ることも、それぞれ大切だと由紀は改めて感じます。En: Yuki realizes anew that spending time with friends and taking photos are both important to her.Ja: こうして、由紀はバランスを取りながら両方を楽しむことの大切さを学びました。En: Thus, Yuki learned the importance of enjoying both while maintaining balance.Ja: 彼女の心には、満足感と友との楽しい思い出が残りました。En: Her heart was filled with satisfaction and joyful memories with friends.Ja: 新宿御苑での一日は、彼女にとって忘れられない特別な日となりました。En: The day at Shinjuku Gyoen became an unforgettable special day for her. Vocabulary Words:bloom: 満開serene: 静かなmanicured: 整えられたrelaxing: くつろぎcontest: コンテストcapture: 写真に収めるvividly: 色鮮やかなcherish: 大切にしたいamid: 中でconflicted: 葛藤しますvaluable: 貴重scene: 風景beams: 差し込みpale: 薄紅色sparkles: きらきらとsurface: 水面pounding: ドキドキcertain: 確信したactivate: セットしてbonds: 絆anew: 改めてbalance: バランスsatisfaction: 満足感unforgettable: 忘れられないartistic: 芸術的なtunnel: トンネルopportunity: 機会approaches: 近づきますshutter: シャッターspecial: 特別

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Dancing Through Fire: Ingrid's Journey to Self-Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-04-28-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Våren hade anlänt till Göteborg, och staden pulserade av liv.En: Spring had arrived in Göteborg, and the city pulsed with life.Sv: De första vårblommorna kämpade sig upp genom marken, medan solnedgångens mjuka färger spred sig över staden.En: The first spring flowers struggled to push up through the ground, while the soft colors of sunset spread over the city.Sv: Särskilt på Valborgsmässoafton, när eldar och sång fyllde luften, kändes staden magisk.En: Especially on Valborgsmässoafton, when fires and song filled the air, the city felt magical.Sv: Men för Ingrid, en passionerad dansare med ett tyst hjärta av oro, var denna kväll annorlunda.En: But for Ingrid, a passionate dancer with a silent heart of worry, this evening was different.Sv: I skolans gymnastiksal, omgiven av ekande tystnad, övade Ingrid sin nya dansrutin.En: In the school gymnasium, surrounded by echoing silence, Ingrid practiced her new dance routine.Sv: Hennes vänner, Lars och Emilia, hade bjudit in henne till firandet, men Ingrid hade tackat nej.En: Her friends, Lars and Emilia, had invited her to the celebration, but Ingrid had declined.Sv: Hon ville bevisa att hon var redo för den stora danstävlingen.En: She wanted to prove that she was ready for the big dance competition.Sv: "Jag måste klara det här", mumlade Ingrid för sig själv medan hon kämpade med ett särskilt svårt steg.En: "I have to get this right," Ingrid mumbled to herself as she struggled with a particularly difficult step.Sv: Steget vägrade att bli naturligt, och frustrationen byggde upp inom henne.En: The step refused to become natural, and frustration built up within her.Sv: Hon kände pressen från sina klasskamrater.En: She felt the pressure from her classmates.Sv: Det kändes som om alla ögon var riktade mot henne.En: It felt as if all eyes were directed at her.Sv: Lars hade sagt: "Ta en paus, Ingrid.En: Lars had said, "Take a break, Ingrid.Sv: Du behöver det."En: You need it."Sv: Emilia hade instämt och lett varmt.En: Emilia had agreed and smiled warmly.Sv: "Vi kommer att ha så kul ikväll!"En: "We're going to have so much fun tonight!"Sv: Men Ingrid kände vikten av sina egna förväntningar.En: But Ingrid felt the weight of her own expectations.Sv: Hon visste att det var nu eller aldrig.En: She knew it was now or never.Sv: Med eldar som lyste upp himlen utanför fönstren, fortsatte Ingrid att öva.En: With fires lighting up the sky outside the windows, Ingrid continued to practice.Sv: Timmarna flög förbi, och sakta men säkert kom en klarhet.En: The hours flew by, and slowly but surely, clarity came.Sv: Stegen satt äntligen.En: The steps finally clicked.Sv: Den besvärliga rörelsen flöt nu som vatten i vinter som smälter till vår.En: The awkward movement now flowed like winter water melting into spring.Sv: Trots att hon missat firandet, kände Ingrid en inre seger när hon lämnade gymnastiksalen sent den kvällen.En: Despite missing the celebration, Ingrid felt an inner victory as she left the gym late that evening.Sv: Valborg var över, men en ny gnista tände sig inom henne.En: Valborg was over, but a new spark ignited within her.Sv: När tävlingsdagen kom, pryddes scenen av blommor och applåder fyllde rummet.En: When the competition day came, the stage was adorned with flowers, and applause filled the room.Sv: Ingrid andades djupt och klev självsäkert fram i strålkastarljuset.En: Ingrid took a deep breath and stepped confidently into the spotlight.Sv: Hon dansade som aldrig förr, varje rörelse glödande av den hårda träningen.En: She danced like never before, every movement glowing with the hard training.Sv: Publiken, inklusive Lars och Emilia, exploderade i jubel.En: The audience, including Lars and Emilia, erupted in cheers.Sv: Efteråt, när Ingrid tog emot de höga lovorden, kände hon en ny insikt spira.En: Afterwards, as Ingrid received high praise, she felt a new insight bloom.Sv: Hon hade uppnått sitt mål men insåg också att balans var viktigt.En: She had achieved her goal but also realized that balance was important.Sv: Efter sitt nummer kramade hon sina vänner och viskade, "Tack för att ni är här.En: After her performance, she hugged her friends and whispered, "Thank you for being here.Sv: Nästa Valborg firar jag med er."En: Next Valborg, I'll celebrate with you."Sv: Ingrid hade lärt sig något viktigt.En: Ingrid had learned something important.Sv: Att sträva efter perfektion var bra, men att också njuta av ögonblicken med vänner var ovärderligt.En: Striving for perfection was good, but also enjoying the moments with friends was invaluable.Sv: Göteborgs vårvind viskade genom träden, och Ingrids hjärta kände sig äntligen komplett.En: Göteborg's spring wind whispered through the trees, and Ingrid's heart finally felt complete. Vocabulary Words:pulse: pulseradestruggle: kämpadeechoing: ekandedecline: tackat nejprove: bevisamumble: mumladefrustration: frustrationawkward: besvärligaignite: tändeadorn: pryddesapplause: applåderconfidently: självsäkertspotlight: strålkastarljusetglow: glödandeerupt: exploderadepraise: lovordeninsight: insiktstrive: strävaperfection: perfektioninvaluable: ovärderligtwhisper: viskadecomplete: komplettcompetition: tävlingroutine: rutinexpectations: förväntningarclarity: klarhetvictory: segerbloom: spiraembrace: kramadebalance: balans

Fluent Fiction - French: Secrets of the Loire Valley: A School Trip Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-04-28-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Le soleil de printemps brillait sur la vallée de la Loire.En: The spring sun was shining over the vallée de la Loire.Fr: Le ciel était bleu et les jardins étaient en fleurs.En: The sky was blue, and the gardens were in bloom.Fr: Luc, Émilie et Jules étaient en voyage scolaire, assis à l'arrière d'un bus qui avançait lentement à travers cette belle région de France.En: Luc, Émilie, and Jules were on a school trip, sitting at the back of a bus that was slowly moving through this beautiful region of France.Fr: Leur professeur, Madame Dupont, parlait des châteaux et de l'histoire, mais les trois amis avaient la tête ailleurs.En: Their teacher, Madame Dupont, was talking about the castles and history, but the three friends had their minds elsewhere.Fr: Luc fixait les vignobles par la fenêtre, pensant à ses notes.En: Luc was staring at the vineyards through the window, thinking about his grades.Fr: Ses parents s'inquiétaient souvent et cela le stressait.En: His parents often worried, and it stressed him.Fr: Il voulait ramener de bonnes notes de cette sortie.En: He wanted to bring back good grades from this outing.Fr: Émilie, à côté de lui, vérifiait l'agenda encore une fois.En: Émilie, next to him, was checking the schedule once again.Fr: Elle avait tout organisé, de la pause déjeuner à la visite des châteaux.En: She had organized everything, from the lunch break to the castle visit.Fr: Elle voulait que tout soit parfait, mais cela la rendait nerveuse.En: She wanted everything to be perfect, but it made her nervous.Fr: Jules, quant à lui, esquissait des dessins des paysages.En: Jules, on the other hand, was sketching drawings of the landscapes.Fr: Les châteaux ne l'intéressaient pas autant que la beauté qui l'entourait.En: The castles didn't interest him as much as the beauty surrounding him.Fr: Ses parents traversaient une période difficile et dessiner lui permettait de s'échapper un peu.En: His parents were going through a difficult time, and drawing allowed him to escape a little.Fr: Le bus s'arrêta devant le Château de Chambord.En: The bus stopped in front of the Château de Chambord.Fr: Tout le monde descendit et Émilie hâta les autres pour suivre le guide.En: Everyone got off, and Émilie hurried the others to follow the guide.Fr: Luc, pourtant, avait une idée.En: Luc, however, had an idea.Fr: Il se tourna vers Jules et Émilie et murmura : "Et si on allait voir un autre château?En: He turned to Jules and Émilie and whispered, "What if we go see another castle?Fr: Juste pour une petite aventure."En: Just for a little adventure."Fr: Émilie fronça les sourcils.En: Émilie frowned.Fr: "Mais Luc, on a un planning à respecter!"En: "But Luc, we have a schedule to stick to!"Fr: "Allez, ce sera notre secret.En: "Come on, it'll be our secret.Fr: Juste une pause rapide," insista Luc, un sourire mystérieux aux lèvres.En: Just a quick break," insisted Luc, with a mysterious smile on his face.Fr: Jules hocha la tête, curieux.En: Jules nodded, curious.Fr: Après un moment d'hésitation, Émilie céda.En: After a moment of hesitation, Émilie gave in.Fr: "D'accord, juste un petit détour."En: "Okay, just a little detour."Fr: Ils marchèrent rapidement dans la direction que Luc indiquait, vers un petit château qu'il avait aperçu sur un guide touristique.En: They walked quickly in the direction Luc pointed out, towards a small castle he had spotted in a tourist guide.Fr: Le Château de Talcy n'était pas sur leur itinéraire, mais Luc avait lu qu'il abritait une histoire fascinante.En: The Château de Talcy wasn't on their itinerary, but Luc had read that it housed a fascinating history.Fr: Des poèmes écrits par un célèbre poète pour une jeune fille y avaient été créés.En: Poems written by a famous poet for a young girl had been created there.Fr: Quand ils arrivèrent, un guide à l'intérieur leur raconta des détails captivants qui passionnèrent Luc.En: When they arrived, a guide inside told them captivating details that intrigued Luc.Fr: Un fait historique que même Madame Dupont n'avait mentionné.En: A historical fact that even Madame Dupont hadn't mentioned.Fr: Quand ils retournèrent au bus, Luc partagea ce qu'il avait appris.En: When they returned to the bus, Luc shared what he had learned.Fr: Les professeurs, impressionnés, le félicitèrent pour son initiative.En: The teachers, impressed, congratulated him for his initiative.Fr: Émilie se détendit en voyant l'effet positif du détour.En: Émilie relaxed upon seeing the positive effect of the detour.Fr: Elle comprit que tout ne devait pas être parfait pour être réussi.En: She realized that not everything had to be perfect to be successful.Fr: Quant à Jules, les histoires du château l'inspirèrent pour ses dessins.En: As for Jules, the stories of the castle inspired him for his drawings.Fr: Le voyage se termina avec la satisfaction de tous.En: The trip ended with everyone satisfied.Fr: Luc avait découvert que l'apprentissage ne se limitait pas à suivre un planning.En: Luc had discovered that learning wasn't limited to following a schedule.Fr: Émilie reconnut la beauté de l'imprévu.En: Émilie recognized the beauty of the unexpected.Fr: Et Jules se sentait plus léger, inspiré par ce qu'il avait vu et entendu.En: And Jules felt lighter, inspired by what he had seen and heard.Fr: La vallée de la Loire, en ce jour de printemps, avait offert bien plus que des leçons d'histoire.En: The vallée de la Loire, on this spring day, had offered much more than history lessons.Fr: Elle avait offert des souvenirs inoubliables et des leçons de vie.En: It had offered unforgettable memories and lessons in life. Vocabulary Words:the spring: le printempsthe vineyard: le vignoblethe grade: la notethe schedule: l'agendathe pause: la pausethe detour: le détourthe itinerary: l'itinérairethe tourist guide: le guide touristiquethe poetry: la poésiethe fact: le faitthe secret: le secretthe smile: le sourirethe adventure: l'aventurethe difficulty: la difficultéthe memory: le souvenirthe drawing: le dessinthe satisfaction: la satisfactionthe region: la régionthe history: l'histoirethe landscape: le paysagethe bus: le busthe window: la fenêtrethe castle: le châteauthe garden: les jardinsthe guide: le guidethe initiative: l'initiativethe effect: l'effetthe lesson: la leçonthe day: le jourthe beauty: la beauté

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Unveiling Mysteries on an Elqui Valley Road Trip Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-04-28-22-34-01-es Story Transcript:Es: El crujido de las hojas secas bajo los pies de Lucía resonaba en el aire fresco del otoño del Valle del Elqui.En: The crunch of dry leaves under Lucía's feet echoed in the fresh autumn air of the Valle del Elqui.Es: El sol iluminaba el valle, destacando las filas de viñedos y los picos imponentes de los Andes.En: The sun illuminated the valley, highlighting the rows of vineyards and the imposing peaks of the Andes.Es: Lucía, José y Marisol estaban en medio de un emocionante viaje en carretera, explorando la belleza del valle, cuando un hallazgo inesperado interrumpió su ruta.En: Lucía, José, and Marisol were in the midst of an exciting road trip, exploring the beauty of the valley, when an unexpected discovery interrupted their route.Es: En la curva de un camino poco transitado, un auto viejo y polvoriento se encontraba a un lado de la carretera.En: On the curve of a little-traveled road, an old and dusty car was found on the side of the road.Es: Estaba abandonado, con las puertas abiertas de par en par y sin señales de su dueño.En: It was abandoned, with the doors wide open and no sign of its owner.Es: Lucía, siempre curiosa y con un deseo insaciable de resolver misterios, se detuvo de inmediato.En: Lucía, always curious and with an insatiable desire to solve mysteries, stopped immediately.Es: "Tenemos que investigar", exclamó con emoción.En: "We have to investigate," she exclaimed with excitement.Es: José, siempre práctico y escéptico, frunció el ceño.En: José, always practical and skeptical, frowned.Es: "Tal vez el auto se descompuso y alguien vino a recoger al conductor", sugirió, deseando seguir adelante.En: "Maybe the car broke down and someone came to pick up the driver," he suggested, wishing to move on.Es: Marisol, con la cámara en mano, ya estaba tomando fotos.En: Marisol, with her camera in hand, was already taking pictures.Es: "Podría ser una historia fascinante", comentó, capturando cada detalle del coche y sus alrededores.En: "It could be a fascinating story," she commented, capturing every detail of the car and its surroundings.Es: A pesar de las reticencias de José, Lucía los convenció de explorar el área.En: Despite José's reluctance, Lucía convinced them to explore the area.Es: Buscaban pistas que les indicaran qué había llevado al abandono del auto.En: They searched for clues to tell them what had led to the car's abandonment.Es: Caminaron por el borde del camino, inspeccionando cada rincón.En: They walked along the edge of the road, inspecting every corner.Es: Finalmente, detrás de unos arbustos, descubrieron un sendero oculto, apenas visible bajo el manto de hojas caídas.En: Finally, behind some bushes, they discovered a hidden path, barely visible under the blanket of fallen leaves.Es: "¡Miren esto!En: "Look at this!"Es: ", exclamó Lucía con entusiasmo.En: Lucía exclaimed with enthusiasm.Es: "Podría llevarnos a una respuesta."En: "It could lead us to an answer."Es: Sin dudarlo, siguieron el sendero que descendía suavemente por una colina, bordeado de álamos cuyas hojas doradas brillaban bajo el sol.En: Without hesitation, they followed the path that gently descended a hill, bordered by poplar trees whose golden leaves shone under the sun.Es: Después de unos minutos de caminata, llegaron a un pequeño campamento escondido entre los árboles.En: After a few minutes of walking, they arrived at a small campsite hidden among the trees.Es: Una tienda de campaña y una fogata apagada les dieron la bienvenida.En: A tent and an extinguished campfire welcomed them.Es: En el suelo, había una mochila con notas y un libro abierto.En: On the ground, there was a backpack with notes and an open book.Es: Marisol hojeó las páginas del libro mientras José revisaba las notas con interés creciente.En: Marisol flipped through the pages of the book while José reviewed the notes with growing interest.Es: "Parece que alguien estaba aquí para estudiar las estrellas", dedujo.En: "It seems someone was here to study the stars," he deduced.Es: "El Valle del Elqui es famoso por sus cielos despejados."En: "The Valle del Elqui is famous for its clear skies."Es: Con el misterio del auto desentrañado, Lucía sonrió.En: With the mystery of the car unraveled, Lucía smiled.Es: Comprendió que su curiosidad había llevado a un descubrimiento compartido, valorando la ayuda de sus amigos.En: She understood that her curiosity had led to a shared discovery, valuing the help of her friends.Es: Y aunque él habitualmente evitaba lo incierto, José se dio cuenta de la alegría que una aventura inesperada podía ofrecer.En: And although he usually avoided uncertainty, José realized the joy that an unexpected adventure could offer.Es: Los tres regresaron al auto con un nuevo aprecio por su travesía conjunta.En: The three returned to the car with a new appreciation for their joint journey.Es: De nuevo en la carretera, el Valle del Elqui los rodeaba con su esplendor otoñal, y Marisol no pudo evitar capturar el momento en su último controlador de memoria antes de continuar.En: Back on the road, the Valle del Elqui surrounded them with its autumn splendor, and Marisol couldn't help but capture the moment in her last memory card before they continued. Vocabulary Words:the crunch: el crujidofresh: frescothe row: la filathe vineyard: el viñedothe peak: el picoimposing: imponentethe midst: el mediothe discovery: el hallazgothe curve: la curvadusty: polvorientothe owner: el dueñoinsatiable: insaciablethe desire: el deseoto solve: resolverexcited: emocionadopractical: prácticoskeptical: escépticoto frown: fruncir el ceñoto suggest: sugerirthe reluctance: la reticenciato inspect: inspeccionarto discover: descubrirthe bush: el arbustothe blanket: el mantoto descend: descenderthe backpack: la mochilato flip through: hojearto deduce: deducirto unravel: desentrañaruncertainty: lo incierto

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Under Cherry Blossoms: A Diary, A Secret, A Promise Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-04-28-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 제주도의 벚꽃이 만개한 봄날, 지수, 민호, 그리고 혜진은 그 아름다움을 만끽하기 위해 도로 여행을 떠났다.En: On a spring day in Jeju-do when the cherry blossoms were in full bloom, Jisoo, Minho, and Hyejin set off on a road trip to savor the beauty.Ko: 지수는 벚꽃을 사랑하는 여행자다.En: Jisoo is a traveler who loves cherry blossoms.Ko: 민호는 모험심이 넘치는 친구이고, 혜진은 조용히 관찰하는 사람이다.En: Minho is an adventurous friend, and Hyejin is a quiet observer.Ko: 지수는 특별한 비밀을 품고 있다. 바로 그녀의 일기 속에.En: Jisoo holds a special secret, hidden in her diary.Ko: 제주도로 떠나기 전날, 지수는 일기가 사라진 것을 눈치챘다.En: The day before leaving for Jeju-do, Jisoo noticed that her diary had disappeared.Ko: 일기 속에는 그녀에게 아주 중요한 비밀이 숨겨져 있었다. 그 비밀이 드러나면 친구들과의 관계가 흔들릴 수도 있었다.En: Within the diary was a secret of great importance to her, and if it were revealed, it could shake her relationships with her friends.Ko: 그래서 지수는 일기를 빨리 찾아야 했다.En: Therefore, Jisoo needed to find the diary quickly.Ko: 세 친구는 벚꽃길을 따라 드라이브를 하며 즐거운 시간을 보냈다.En: The three friends enjoyed a joyful drive along the cherry blossom path.Ko: 길가의 벚꽃이 바람에 살랑거리며 떨어졌다.En: The blossoms by the roadside swayed gently in the breeze, falling delicately.Ko: 그 풍경은 마치 동화 속 한 장면 같았다.En: The scenery looked like a scene straight out of a fairy tale.Ko: 그러나 지수의 마음은 무겁기만 했다.En: However, Jisoo's heart remained heavy.Ko: 그녀는 그저 일기를 찾고 싶었다.En: She simply wanted to find her diary.Ko: "지수야, 무슨 생각해?" 민호가 물었다.En: "Jisoo, what are you thinking about?" Minho asked.Ko: "아, 그냥 벚꽃이 예뻐서." 지수는 미소 지으며 대답했다. 하지만 마음속으로는 걱정이 가득했다.En: "Oh, just that the cherry blossoms are so beautiful," Jisoo replied with a smile, but inside, she was filled with worry.Ko: 그날의 여행이 절정에 이르렀을 때, 지수는 갑자기 혜진의 가방에서 그녀의 일기를 발견했다.En: When the day's journey reached its peak, Jisoo suddenly discovered her diary in Hyejin's bag.Ko: 두근거리는 가슴을 안고 지수는 혜진에게 다가갔다.En: With a pounding heart, Jisoo approached Hyejin.Ko: 혜진은 미안한 표정으로 말했다.En: Hyejin spoke with an apologetic expression.Ko: "지수야, 사실 어제 일기를 우연히 발견했어.En: "Jisoo, I actually found your diary by chance yesterday.Ko: 읽지 않았어.En: I didn't read it.Ko: 그냥 네가 찾을 때까지 안전하게 두려고 했어."En: I just wanted to keep it safe until you found it."Ko: 지수는 순간 안도감과 동시에 감동을 느꼈다.En: In that moment, Jisoo felt relief and was moved at the same time.Ko: 그녀는 혜진을 바라보며 말했다, "네가 비밀을 지켜줘서 고마워."En: She looked at Hyejin and said, "Thank you for keeping my secret."Ko: 혜진은 미소 지으며 고개를 끄덕였다.En: Hyejin nodded with a smile.Ko: "우린 친구잖아."En: "We're friends, aren't we?"Ko: 지수는 이제 친구들에게 마음을 더욱 열기로 결심했다.En: Jisoo decided now to open her heart even more to her friends.Ko: 그녀는 이제 자신이 아닌 모습을 감추지 않기로 했다.En: She resolved not to hide her true self any longer.Ko: 벚꽃잎이 춤추는 제주도에서의 그 날, 세 친구의 우정은 새로운 단단함을 더하게 되었다.En: On that day in Jeju-do, as the cherry blossom petals danced, the friendship among the three friends gained a new strength.Ko: 지수는 친구들이 비밀을 지켜줄 것을 신뢰하며, 그저 친구들과 함께하는 순간을 즐기기로 했다.En: Jisoo trusted that her friends would keep her secret, and she decided to simply enjoy the moments with them.Ko: 벚꽃길을 따라 돌아오는 길, 지수는 진정한 친구란 비밀마저 사랑해주는 사람이라는 것을 깨달았다.En: On the way back along the cherry blossom path, Jisoo realized that true friends are those who love even your secrets.Ko: 봄바람이 따뜻하게 불어오는 날, 지수는 웃으며 친구들과 다음 여행을 약속했다.En: As the warm spring breeze blew in, Jisoo smiled and promised another trip with her friends. Vocabulary Words:blossoms: 벚꽃adventurous: 모험심이 넘치는observer: 관찰하는 사람diary: 일기disappeared: 사라진relationships: 관계enjoyed: 만끽하기swayed: 살랑거리다breeze: 바람delicately: 살랑거리게scene: 풍경fairy tale: 동화relief: 안도감apologetic: 미안한secret: 비밀journed: 여행이peak: 절정discovered: 발견했다pounding: 두근거리는expression: 표정chance: 우연히promise: 약속했다gained: 더하게 되었다strength: 단단함uncommon: 흔치않은path: 길observer: 관찰하다reveal: 드러나다noticed: 눈치챘다

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: The Creative Collision on Ibarska: A Serendipitous Partnership Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-04-28-22-34-02-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Пут ка инспирацији често пролази непредвиђеним стазама.En: The path to inspiration often follows unexpected routes.Sr: На путу кроз Ибарску магистралу, у весенцији пролећне лепоте, Милан и Јелена нису ни слутили да ће један случајан сусрет променити много више од њихових радних страна.En: On their journey along the Ibarska Highway, in the essence of spring beauty, Milan and Jelena had no idea that one chance encounter would change more than just their work focuses.Sr: Милан је био маркетиншки извршилац у потрази за свежим идејама, док је Јелена бележила пролећне цветове као слободна фотографкиња.En: Milan was a marketing executive seeking fresh ideas, while Jelena was capturing spring blossoms as a freelance photographer.Sr: Оба трагалаца за креативним изразима осетила су се одвојено од својих корена.En: Both seekers of creative expressions felt detached from their roots.Sr: Дан је био ведар и прозирно плав, са лаким мирисом свежих изданака и дивљег цвећа које је красило ивице пута.En: The day was bright and transparently blue, with the light scent of fresh shoots and wildflowers adorning the roadside.Sr: Милан вози кроз Ибарску, а мисли му вуку назад на недовршене пројекте.En: Milan drove through Ibarska, his thoughts drawn back to unfinished projects.Sr: Јелена, у истом крају али на другом путу, тражи савршену рамку за свој објектив.En: Jelena, in the same area but on a different track, was searching for the perfect frame for her lens.Sr: Милан је одлучио да скрене на кратко до прве кафане која се указала.En: Milan decided to take a short detour to the first inn that appeared.Sr: Била је то традиционална кафана са великим дрвеним врата, широм отвореним за путнике.En: It was a traditional inn with large wooden doors, wide open for travelers.Sr: Унутра је био жив празнични дух - Мирис роштиља и топло печеног хлеба доминирао је просторијом.En: Inside, there was a lively festive spirit—the smell of grilled meat and freshly baked bread dominated the room.Sr: Јелена је већ била тамо, испред једног стола са камером у рукама, очарана амбијентом и топлином места.En: Jelena was already there, in front of a table with a camera in her hands, enchanted by the ambiance and warmth of the place.Sr: Њен поглед се укршта са Милановим док он улази.En: Her eyes met Milan's as he entered.Sr: Прво размене учтиве погледе, а затим крећу у разговор.En: They first exchanged polite glances, then began to converse.Sr: Иако су оформљени из различитих погледа на живот и уметност, убрзо су схватили да деле исти циљ - пронаћи суштину савршенства у њиховом раду.En: Though they were shaped by different perspectives on life and art, they soon realized they shared the same goal: to find the essence of perfection in their work.Sr: Њихова иницијална различитост је била разлог за први сукоб мишљења, али у духу Васкрса, одлучили су да се прикључе локалном такмичењу у тупању васкршњих јаја.En: Their initial differences led to a clash of opinions, but in the spirit of Easter, they decided to join a local competition of egg tapping.Sr: Уз звуке смеха и разлеку боја, променили су своје погледе на живот.En: With the sounds of laughter and a spread of colors, they changed their views on life.Sr: У тренутку када су њихова јаја дотакла једно друго, схватили су своју заједничку жељу да кроз сарадњу дођу до нових висина.En: In the moment when their eggs touched each other, they understood their shared desire to reach new heights through collaboration.Sr: Ускоро, су одлучили да наставе путовање заједно, ка следећем граду, спајајући своје таленте у заједничке пројекте.En: Soon, they decided to continue their journey together to the next city, merging their talents into joint projects.Sr: Милан је постао отворенији за узбудљиве авантуре, док је Јелена нашла сигурност у сарадњи.En: Milan became more open to exciting adventures, while Jelena found security in collaboration.Sr: Нашли су партнера у креативности и животу, а та ибарска магистрала им је представила нови пут ка изазовима и успесима.En: They found a partner in creativity and life, and that Ibarska Highway introduced them to a new path of challenges and successes. Vocabulary Words:inspiration: инспирацијаunexpected: непредвиђенимessence: весенцијиencounter: сусретexecutive: извршилацfreelance: слободнаdetached: одвојеноroots: коренаdetour: скренеtavern: кафанаfestive: празничниenchanted: очаранаambiance: амбијентомlively: живperfection: савршенстваclash: сукобopinions: мишљењаcollaboration: сарадњуadventures: авантуреperspectives: погледаcompetition: такмичењуlaughter: смехаspread: разлекуdesire: жељуheights: висинаjourney: путовањеchallenges: изазовимаsuccesses: успесимаtapping: тупањуtradition: традиционална

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Finding Solitude: Daan's Koningsdag Inspiration Amid Tulips Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-04-27-22-34-01-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De lucht was helder blauw en de zon straalde fel over de Keukenhof-tuinen.En: The sky was a clear blue and the sun shone brightly over the Keukenhof-gardens.Nl: Het was voorjaar in Nederland, en de tulpen stonden in volle bloei.En: It was spring in Nederland, and the tulips were in full bloom.Nl: Daan, een stille kunstenaar, dwaalde door de tuinen.En: Daan, a quiet artist, wandered through the gardens.Nl: Hij was op zoek naar inspiratie voor zijn volgende schilderij.En: He was searching for inspiration for his next painting.Nl: Zijn ogen dwaalden over de zee van kleuren — rode, gele en paarse tulpen dansten in de wind.En: His eyes roamed over the sea of colors—red, yellow, and purple tulips danced in the wind.Nl: Heel Lisse vierde Koningsdag met vrolijke muziek en oranje vlaggen.En: All of Lisse celebrated Koningsdag with cheerful music and orange flags.Nl: Daan voelde zich overweldigd door de drukte.En: Daan felt overwhelmed by the crowd.Nl: Overal waren mensen.En: Everywhere there were people.Nl: Ze dansten, lachten en, natuurlijk, droegen oranje hoeden en sjaals.En: They danced, laughed, and, of course, wore orange hats and scarves.Nl: De drukte maakte het moeilijk voor Daan om zich te concentreren.En: The crowd made it difficult for Daan to concentrate.Nl: De geluiden waren te veel, de kleuren te fel.En: The sounds were too much, and the colors too bright.Nl: Hij verlangde naar rust en een moment van stilte.En: He longed for peace and a moment of silence.Nl: "Misschien vind ik een rustigere plek," dacht Daan.En: "Maybe I'll find a quieter place," thought Daan.Nl: Vastberaden om zijn visioen te vinden, liep hij weg van de menigte.En: Determined to find his vision, he walked away from the crowd.Nl: Hij volgde een smal pad tussen de tulpenvelden.En: He followed a narrow path between the tulip fields.Nl: Het geluid van de viering vervaagde, en de rustige adem van de natuur nam het over.En: The sound of the celebration faded, and the quiet breath of nature took over.Nl: Na een tijdje wandelen, vond Daan een verborgen hoekje van de tuin.En: After a while of walking, Daan found a hidden corner of the garden.Nl: Hoge, oude bomen omsingelden een klein veld vol witte tulpen.En: Tall, old trees surrounded a small field full of white tulips.Nl: Hier was het stil, enkel het geluid van de wind tussen de bladeren was te horen.En: Here it was quiet, only the sound of the wind through the leaves could be heard.Nl: Het was alsof de tijd even stilstond.En: It was as though time stood still for a moment.Nl: Daan voelde zijn hartslag vertragen.En: Daan felt his heartbeat slow down.Nl: Dit was zijn moment, zijn inspiratiebron.En: This was his moment, his source of inspiration.Nl: Hij haalde zijn schetsboek en potlood uit zijn tas.En: He took his sketchbook and pencil out of his bag.Nl: Met vaste hand begon hij te schetsen, elke lijn vastleggend zoals hij het zag — de delicate kronkeling van de tulpen, het zachte licht dat door de bladeren speelde.En: With a steady hand, he began to sketch, capturing each line as he saw it—the delicate curl of the tulips, the soft light playing through the leaves.Nl: De wereld eromheen vervaagde terwijl hij zijn visie op papier bracht.En: The world around him faded as he brought his vision to paper.Nl: Toen Daan eindelijk klaar was, keek hij op en glimlachte.En: When Daan finally finished, he looked up and smiled.Nl: Hij voelde zich vredig en vol energie.En: He felt peaceful and full of energy.Nl: Hij had geleerd dat afstand nemen van het tumult soms de weg opent naar stilte en creativiteit.En: He had learned that stepping away from the chaos sometimes opens the path to silence and creativity.Nl: Met een opgelucht hart keerde Daan terug naar de viering.En: With a relieved heart, Daan returned to the celebration.Nl: De muziek en het gelach klonken nu warmer en uitnodigender.En: The music and laughter now sounded warmer and more inviting.Nl: Hij vergezelde zijn vrienden Maartje en Jeroen, met een zachte glimlach op zijn gezicht.En: He joined his friends Maartje and Jeroen, with a gentle smile on his face.Nl: Koningsdag ging verder, en Daan, verrijkt met nieuwe inspiratie, genoot van de rest van de dag.En: Koningsdag continued, and Daan, enriched with new inspiration, enjoyed the rest of the day.Nl: Eindelijk had hij de perfecte scène gevonden onder de oude bomen, temidden van de serene tulpenpracht.En: Finally, he had found the perfect scene under the old trees, amidst the serene beauty of the tulips. Vocabulary Words:clear: helderbloom: bloeiwandered: dwaaldeinspiration: inspiratiecelebrated: vierdecheerful: vrolijkeoverwhelmed: overweldigdconcentrate: concentrerendifficulty: moeilijklonged for: verlangde naardetermined: vastberadennarrow: smalfaded: vervaagdehidden: verborgensurrounded: omsingeldendelicate: delicatecurl: kronkelingserene: serenerelieved: opgeluchtinviting: uitnodigendercelebration: vieringsketch: schetspeaceful: vredigfull: volleheartbeat: hartslagsteady: vastecapture: vastleggendvision: visiescene: scèneamidst: temidden

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Spices and Stories: A Yom Ha'atzmaut Culinary Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-04-27-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: שוק מחנה יהודה היה מלא חיים ביום אביב המואר.En: The Mahane Yehuda Market was full of life on a bright spring day.He: ריח עשבי התיבול הטריים התמזג עם ניחוחות התבלינים, והקולות של הסוחרים שקראו לעוברים ושבים נשמעו בכל פינה.En: The aroma of fresh herbs mingled with the scents of spices, and the voices of vendors calling out to passersby could be heard at every corner.He: אנשים רבים נעה בזהירות בין הסמטאות הצרות, מחפשים את המרכיבים המושלמים לארוחת ערב חגיגית לכבוד יום העצמאות.En: Many people moved carefully through the narrow alleys, searching for the perfect ingredients for a festive dinner in honor of Yom Ha'atzmaut, Israeli Independence Day.He: תמר, עם שיער הבלונדיני הארוך שלה אוסף בעדינות מאחור, בחנה את העגבניות הטריות בעיניים חדיולות.En: Tamar, with her long blonde hair gently gathered at the back, examined the fresh tomatoes with keen eyes.He: היא רצתה להכין מנה שתכבד את זיכרונותיה ממשפחתה, אבל גם שיכולה להוסיף נגיעה עכשווית.En: She wanted to prepare a dish that honored her family memories, but also one that could add a contemporary touch.He: היא החליטה להכין "מעורב ירושלמי" עם טוויסט מודרני וייחודי.En: She decided to make ma'orav Yerushalmi with a modern and unique twist.He: החיפוש האחרון שלה היה אחר תבלין נדיר שחתם על טעם המנה.En: Her final search was for a rare spice that would seal the flavor of the dish.He: באותו זמן, נדב, איש צעיר עם חיוך סקרן, עמד ליד הדוכן הסמוך, שואל את המוכר על אותו התבלין המיוחד.En: At the same time, Nadav, a young man with a curious smile, stood by the nearby stall, asking the vendor about that special spice.He: נדב היה כתב אוכל שאהב לגלות את הסיפורים מאחורי כל מנה מסורתית.En: Nadav was a food journalist who loved uncovering the stories behind every traditional dish.He: הוא רצה לחקור מה הופך מנה לאותנטית באמת.En: He wanted to explore what truly makes a dish authentic.He: "תראה", התחילה תמר, פונה לנדב, "המנה שלי תלויה בתבלין הזה.En: "Look," Tamar began, turning to Nadav, "my dish relies on this spice.He: זה יהיה מחווה לסבתא שלי, והיא תמיד אמרה שזה מה שעושה את ההבדל.En: It's going to be a tribute to my grandmother, and she always said this is what makes the difference."He: "נדב חייך, מתעניין.En: Nadav smiled, intrigued.He: "יש לי רעיון," אמר בטון ידידותי.En: "I have an idea," he said in a friendly tone.He: "למה שלא נבדוק את הדוכן ההוא בקצה השוק?En: "Why don't we check out that stall at the end of the market?He: שמעתי שיש להם גרסה מיוחדת של התבלין הזה.En: I heard they have a special version of this spice."He: "שניהם פנו יחד לכיוון המוכר המדובר, חולפים בין ההמון.En: Together, they headed toward the mentioned vendor, weaving through the crowd.He: שם, הם גילו איש מבוגר עם עיניים נוצצות שמכר תבלין נדיר, שונה מזה שהכירה תמר, אך עם פוטנציאל להוסיף פיצוץ של טעם.En: There, they discovered an older man with sparkling eyes who was selling a rare spice, different from what Tamar knew, yet with the potential to add a burst of flavor.He: תמר ונדב החליפו חיוכים, שניהם מסכימים שהתבלין החדש יכול לתת לך המנה שלה את מה שהיא צריכה - השילוב המושלם של מסורת וחידוש.En: Tamar and Nadav exchanged smiles, both agreeing that the new spice could give her dish what it needed—the perfect combination of tradition and innovation.He: הם שוחחו על אהבתם לבישול ולמסורת, מחליטים לשמור על קשר ולהחליף מתכונים בעתיד.En: They chatted about their love for cooking and tradition, deciding to keep in touch and exchange recipes in the future.He: תמר הבינה שלפעמים מרכיבים חדשים יכולים להעשיר את המנות הישנות, בעוד שנדב גילה את העוצמה שבסיפורים ובזיכרונות שאוכל יכול להביא.En: Tamar realized that sometimes new ingredients can enrich old dishes, while Nadav discovered the power of the stories and memories that food can bring.He: ביחד, הם יצאו מהשוק, מוכנים לכתוב פרק חדש בטעמים הישנים.En: Together, they left the market, ready to write a new chapter with old flavors. Vocabulary Words:aroma: ריחvendors: סוחריםpassersby: עוברים ושביםalley: סמטאותingredients: מרכיביםfestive: חגיגיתgathered: אוסףexamined: בחנהcontemporary: עכשוויתtwist: טוויסטrare: נדירspice: תבליןseal: חתםuncovering: לגלותauthentic: אותנטיתrely: תלויהtribute: מחווהintrigued: מתענייןweaving: חולפיםstall: דוכןsparkling: נוצצותenrich: להעשירpotential: פוטנציאלburst: פיצוץcombination: שילובinnovation: חידושflavors: טעמיםcurious: סקרןmemories: זיכרונותexchange: החליףBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: The Mountain Mystery: Unearthing Our Family Heritage Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-04-27-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在武夷山的一个安静的小村庄里，春天的气息弥漫着。En: In a quiet small village in Wuyi Mountain, the scent of spring filled the air.Zh: 村里房屋古朴，茶田绿色如海，空气中飘散着花香。En: The village houses were quaint, the tea fields as green as the sea, and the air carried the fragrance of flowers.Zh: 村子里的人们正忙于为即将到来的劳动节做准备。En: The people in the village were busy preparing for the upcoming Labor Day.Zh: 明宇和丽娟是兄妹两人。En: Mingyu and Lijuān were siblings.Zh: 明宇是个务实的哥哥，总觉得自己有责任维持家族的传统。En: Mingyu was a pragmatic older brother who always felt responsible for maintaining the family traditions.Zh: 丽娟则是个充满好奇心的妹妹，她渴望了解更多关于家族的历史，并想探索周围的山脉。En: Lijuān, on the other hand, was a curious younger sister who longed to learn more about her family's history and wanted to explore the surrounding mountains.Zh: 这次的劳动节对他们来说意义重大，因为这是他们与大家庭一起庆祝的日子。En: This Labor Day was significant for them as it was a day to celebrate with their extended family.Zh: 明宇想确保节日顺利进行，也想让他们已故祖父母的传统得到尊重。En: Mingyu wanted to ensure the holiday went smoothly and that their late grandparents' traditions were respected.Zh: 然而，丽娟却对山里传说已久的家族历史充满了好奇，忍不住想去探索。En: However, Lijuān was curious about the long-told family history in the mountains and couldn't resist the urge to explore.Zh: “哥哥，我想去看看山里，我们的祖父母说过的那个古老的家族祠堂。”丽娟的眼里闪烁着兴奋的光芒。En: Brother, I want to go see the ancient family shrine our grandparents talked about in the mountains, Lijuān said, her eyes shining with excitement.Zh: “但是，我们得留在村子里，和家人一起庆祝啊。”明宇皱了皱眉。En: But we need to stay in the village and celebrate with the family, Mingyu frowned.Zh: 他担心如果允许丽娟去山上，可能会引起父母的不满，也可能会影响聚会。En: He was worried that allowing Lijuān to go up the mountain might upset their parents and possibly affect the gathering.Zh: 丽娟唠唠叨叨，明宇最终还是动摇了。En: Lijuān was persistent, and Mingyu eventually relented.Zh: “好吧，我们去看看，但一定得快点回来。”En: Alright, we'll go take a look, but we must return quickly.Zh: 他们顺着一条小路进了山。En: They followed a small trail into the mountains.Zh: 山路蜿蜒曲折，但两人小心翼翼地前行。En: The path was winding and twisty, but they proceeded cautiously.Zh: 途中，他们发现一条被藤蔓遮挡的小路。En: Along the way, they discovered a small path obscured by vines.Zh: 无意中，他们找到了祖先留下的古老祠堂。En: By accident, they found the ancient shrine left by their ancestors.Zh: “看，这是什么？”En: Look, what is this?Zh: 丽娟指着角落里的一个古色古香的小盒子。En: Lijuān pointed to a quaint little box in the corner.Zh: 盒子里是一块雕刻精美的古老玉佩，上面刻着他们家族的标志。En: Inside the box was an exquisitely carved ancient jade pendant, engraved with their family emblem.Zh: 明宇心中激动，这是一件祖父母讲过但已被遗忘的古物。En: Mingyu was thrilled, as it was an artifact that their grandparents had mentioned but had long been forgotten.Zh: 他们带着玉佩回到了村子，正好赶上劳作的家人的晚宴。En: They returned to the village with the jade pendant, just in time for the family's dinner after work.Zh: 全家都为他们带回来的发现而欢呼。En: The whole family cheered for the discovery they brought back.Zh: 玉佩将成为未来劳动节的新传统，连接起过去与未来。En: The jade pendant would become a new tradition for future Labor Days, linking the past with the future.Zh: 在节日的欢声笑语中，明宇学会了平衡传统与新体验的重要性，而丽娟则对她的家族历史有了更深刻的理解。En: Amid the festive laughter, Mingyu learned the importance of balancing tradition with new experiences, while Lijuān gained a deeper understanding of her family history.Zh: 不同的期待和努力，让他们在春天的劳动节中，迎接到了成长的意义。En: Different expectations and efforts allowed them to embrace the meaning of growth during the spring Labor Day. Vocabulary Words:scent: 气息quaint: 古朴pragmatic: 务实siblings: 兄妹upcoming: 即将到来的significant: 意义重大extended family: 大家庭smoothly: 顺利persistent: 唠唠叨叨relented: 动摇了trail: 小路winding: 蜿蜒twisty: 曲折obscured: 遮挡vines: 藤蔓shrines: 祠堂exquisitely: 精美carved: 雕刻pendant: 玉佩emblem: 标志artifact: 古物ensured: 确保efforts: 努力linking: 连接fragrance: 花香responsible: 责任explore: 探索urges: 渴望respected: 尊重affect: 影响

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Freja's Rainy Revelation in Mols Bjerge Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-04-27-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Freja stod ved indgangen til Mols Bjerge National Park.En: Freja stood at the entrance to Mols Bjerge National Park.Da: Vejret var mildt, og foråret var kommet.En: The weather was mild, and spring had arrived.Da: Hun kunne høre fuglene synge, mens blomsterne langs stien lå i fuld flor.En: She could hear the birds singing, while the flowers along the path were in full bloom.Da: Det var præcis, hvad hun havde brug for - en pause fra hverdagens stress og det tumult, hendes nye job havde bragt med sig.En: It was exactly what she needed—a break from the everyday stress and the turmoil her new job had brought with it.Da: Sammen med sine venner Nikolaj og Sofie, havde Freja planlagt en hel dag med vandring.En: Together with her friends Nikolaj and Sofie, Freja had planned a whole day of hiking.Da: De startede tidligt, udstyret med rygsække fyldt med madpakker og vandflasker.En: They started early, equipped with backpacks filled with packed lunches and water bottles.Da: Freja gik forrest, ivrig efter at finde den ro, naturen altid kunne give hende.En: Freja walked in front, eager to find the peace that nature always gave her.Da: Mens de gik, chattede Nikolaj og Sofie ubekymret.En: As they walked, Nikolaj and Sofie chatted carefree.Da: Freja lyttede kun halvt, hendes sind var kun hos de beslutninger, hun skulle tage.En: Freja listened only half-heartedly, her mind solely on the decisions she needed to make.Da: Den seneste karriereændring havde skabt tvivl og usikkerhed i hendes liv.En: The recent career change had created doubt and uncertainty in her life.Da: Midt i tanker drejede hun pludselig mod en mindre sti.En: Lost in thought, she suddenly turned onto a smaller path.Da: "Kom, lad os tage den vej," sagde Freja og pegede mod krattet.En: "Come on, let's take this way," Freja said, pointing toward the thicket.Da: Nikolaj så op mod den truende himmel.En: Nikolaj looked up at the threatening sky.Da: "Er du sikker?En: "Are you sure?Da: Det ser ud til at kunne komme til at regne."En: It looks like it might rain."Da: Freja trak på skuldrene.En: Freja shrugged.Da: "Det klarer vi nok.En: "We'll manage.Da: Jeg har brug for lidt tid alene."En: I need some time alone."Da: Nikolaj og Sofie nikkede forstående og ønskede hende held og lykke, før de fortsatte på hovedstien.En: Nikolaj and Sofie nodded understandingly and wished her good luck before they continued on the main path.Da: Freja gik videre alene.En: Freja continued alone.Da: Træerne tættere, stien stejlere.En: The trees closed in, the path grew steeper.Da: Efter en times tid nåede hun en udsigtspunkt, hvorfra man kunne se hele dalen.En: After an hour, she reached a viewpoint from where one could see the entire valley.Da: Hun satte sig på en sten og trak vejret dybt.En: She sat on a rock and took a deep breath.Da: Pludselig bragede himlen op med en overraskende byge.En: Suddenly, the sky burst open with a surprising downpour.Da: Regnen faldt tungt og hurtigt, men Freja blev siddende.En: The rain fell heavy and fast, but Freja stayed put.Da: Vandet skyllede over landskabet, og det var som om, regnen også vaskede hendes sind rent.En: The water washed over the landscape, and it was as if the rain also cleansed her mind.Da: Mens dråberne piskede mod hendes ansigt, lukkede Freja øjnene.En: As the drops whipped against her face, Freja closed her eyes.Da: For første gang i lang tid følte hun sig i fred.En: For the first time in a long time, she felt at peace.Da: Ændringerne i hendes liv var ikke enden, men begyndelsen på noget nyt.En: The changes in her life were not the end, but the beginning of something new.Da: Hun tænkte på de mange gange naturen havde vist hende vejen, og hun vidste, at også denne gang ville hun finde den styrke, hun søgte.En: She thought about the many times nature had shown her the way, and she knew that this time too, she would find the strength she sought.Da: Da regnen stoppede, og solen igen brød frem, rejste Freja sig op.En: When the rain stopped, and the sun broke through again, Freja stood up.Da: Hun var gennemblødt men glad.En: She was soaked but happy.Da: Udsigten var smuk, og hendes sind var klart.En: The view was beautiful, and her mind was clear.Da: Freja begyndte at gå tilbage, smilende for sig selv.En: Freja began to walk back, smiling to herself.Da: Hjemturen var fyldt med nye idéer og beslutsomhed.En: The journey home was filled with new ideas and determination.Da: Da Nikolaj og Sofie så hende, grinede de.En: When Nikolaj and Sofie saw her, they laughed.Da: "Du ser ud som om, du har haft en oplevelse," jokede Sofie.En: "You look like you've had an experience," joked Sofie.Da: "Det kan man godt sige," svarede Freja med et smil.En: "You could say that," replied Freja with a smile.Da: "Jeg tror, jeg er klar nu."En: "I think I'm ready now."Da: De gik sammen tilbage mod bilen.En: They walked back to the car together.Da: Freja vidste, at hun havde fundet det, hun havde ledt efter i Mols Bjerge.En: Freja knew she had found what she was looking for in Mols Bjerge.Da: En ny start, med fornyet energi og en klar retning.En: A fresh start, with renewed energy and a clear direction.Da: Og selvom hendes tøj og sko var våde, var hendes hjerte varmt og let.En: And even though her clothes and shoes were wet, her heart was warm and light.Da: Hun var klar til at møde verden med nye øjne.En: She was ready to face the world with new eyes. Vocabulary Words:entrance: indgangmild: mildtbloom: florstress: stressturmoil: tumultbackpacks: rygsækkeeager: ivrigcarefree: ubekymretdoubt: tvivluncertainty: usikkerhedthicket: kratshrugged: trak på skuldreneunderstandingly: forståendemain path: hovedstithreatening: truendeviewpoint: udkigspunktvalley: dalrock: stendownpour: bygecleansed: vaskedewarmed: varmtdetermination: beslutsomhedrenewed: fornyetsoaked: gennemblødtequipment: udstyrpath grew steeper: stien blev stejlereburst: bragedelandscape: landskabwhipped: piskedeclear direction: klar retning

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Finding Home: An Artist's Journey to Montserrat's Heart Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-04-27-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: La llum del matí travessava els núvols perillosament baixos sobre Montserrat.En: The morning light pierced through the dangerously low clouds over Montserrat.Ca: Oriol va arribar al poble amb un aire d'expectativa.En: Oriol arrived in the village with an air of expectation.Ca: Feia anys que no veia els seus familiars.En: It had been years since he had seen his relatives.Ca: Ell, un artista de Barcelona, sovint se sentia com un estrany entre els seus.En: He, an artist from Barcelona, often felt like a stranger among his own.Ca: Va viatjar fins a Montserrat per buscar inspiració i, potser, trobar un nou vincle amb la seva família.En: He traveled to Montserrat in search of inspiration and, perhaps, to find a new connection with his family.Ca: El poble estava ple de vida a la primavera.En: The village was full of life in spring.Ca: Les flors florien i els colors omplien cada racó.En: Flowers bloomed, and colors filled every corner.Ca: Però el cor d'Oriol estava dividit.En: But Oriol's heart was divided.Ca: Volia sentir que pertanyia a aquell lloc, tant físicament com emocionalment.En: He wanted to feel that he belonged to that place, both physically and emotionally.Ca: Després de saludar a la seva àvia i abraçar els seus cosins, Oriol va decidir passejar pel poble.En: After greeting his grandmother and hugging his cousins, Oriol decided to stroll through the village.Ca: Els pics esmolats de la muntanya de Montserrat l'atragueren com un imant.En: The sharp peaks of the Montserrat mountain drew him in like a magnet.Ca: Va preparar la seva motxilla amb els seus estris de dibuix i va començar a pujar el camí cap a les muntanyes.En: He packed his backpack with his drawing tools and began to climb the path toward the mountains.Ca: Els núvols amenaçaven amb pluja, però Oriol no es va detenir.En: The clouds threatened rain, but Oriol did not stop.Ca: Durant la pujada, va recordar les històries que el seu avi li explicava sobre les muntanyes.En: During the climb, he remembered the stories his grandfather used to tell him about the mountains.Ca: Li semblava sentir la veu de l'avi entre les roques i els arbres.En: It seemed to him that he could hear his grandfather's voice among the rocks and trees.Ca: Però, encara sentia que faltava alguna cosa, una connexió que volia recuperar.En: Yet, he still felt something was missing, a connection he wanted to regain.Ca: De sobte, el cel es va tancar, i una tempesta va començar a descarregar sobre Oriol.En: Suddenly, the sky closed, and a storm began to unleash over Oriol.Ca: La pluja va ser implacable, fent-lo buscar refugi en una petita cova que va trobar prop del camí.En: The rain was relentless, forcing him to seek refuge in a small cave he found near the path.Ca: Mentre escoltava la remor de la pluja, Oriol va començar a reflexionar.En: As he listened to the roar of the rain, Oriol began to reflect.Ca: Va pensar en el temps perdut amb la seva família, en la distància que havia creat el pas dels anys.En: He thought about the time lost with his family, the distance created by the passage of years.Ca: Quan la tempesta va amainar, Oriol va sortir de la cova.En: When the storm subsided, Oriol emerged from the cave.Ca: El sol brillava amb més força que mai, omplint el paisatge amb una llum daurada.En: The sun shone brighter than ever, filling the landscape with a golden light.Ca: Va sentir un canvi dins seu.En: He felt a change within himself.Ca: Va muntar un cavallet i amb colors vius va pintar el paisatge que s'estenia davant dels seus ulls.En: He set up an easel and, with vibrant colors, painted the landscape that stretched before his eyes.Ca: Era un moment de serenitat, un retrat de la seva nova comprensió.En: It was a moment of serenity, a portrait of his new understanding.Ca: Quan va tornar al poble, va compartir el seu quadre amb Clara i Marc, els seus cosins.En: When he returned to the village, he shared his painting with Clara and Marc, his cousins.Ca: Mentre miraven el paisatge pintat, es van sentir més connectats.En: As they looked at the painted landscape, they felt more connected.Ca: Oriol va comprendre que la seva família i la natura podrien ser fonts de creativitat i inspiració.En: Oriol realized that his family and nature could be sources of creativity and inspiration.Ca: Havia trobat un equilibri entre el seu art i les seves arrels, un pont entre el passat i el present.En: He had found a balance between his art and his roots, a bridge between the past and the present.Ca: El so de l'Àngelus del monestir va ressonar, i Oriol es va unir als seus familiars per sopar.En: The sound of the Àngelus from the monastery resonated, and Oriol joined his family for dinner.Ca: A la taula, hi havia rialles i converses que brollaven com un riu de vida.En: At the table, there were laughs and conversations flowing like a river of life.Ca: Des d'aleshores, Oriol va sentir que pertanyia no solament a la ciutat de Barcelona, sinó també al cor de Montserrat.En: From then on, Oriol felt that he belonged not only to the city of Barcelona, but also to the heart of Montserrat. Vocabulary Words:the morning light: la llum del matípierced: travessavadangerously: perillosamentclouds: núvolsexpectation: expectativarelatives: familiarsstranger: estranyblooms: floriendivided: dividitsharp peaks: pics esmolatsmagnet: imantdrawing tools: estris de dibuixclimb: pujadathreatened: amenaçavenrelentless: implacablerefuge: refugismall cave: petita covaroar: remorreflected: reflexionarsubsided: amainareasel: cavalletvibrant colors: colors viusserenity: serenitatportrait: retratconnection: connexióresonated: ressonarlaughter: riallesflowing: brollavenbalance: equilibriroots: arrels

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: A Lakeside Revelation: Zsombor's Leap of Faith Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-04-27-22-34-01-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A nap ragyogó fényárban úszott a Balatonon, miközben a család többi tagja segített előkészíteni a pikniket a tóparton.En: The sun bathed Lake Balaton in brilliant light while the rest of the family helped prepare the picnic on the lakeshore.Hu: Zsombor nézte, ahogy Katalin ügyesen irányítja a teendőket, és őrizte a rendet.En: Zsombor watched as Katalin skillfully managed the tasks and maintained order.Hu: Péter már megérkezett, egy festőállvánnyal a kezében, és a part mentén keresett ihletet.En: Péter had already arrived, with an easel in hand, searching for inspiration along the shore.Hu: A tavaszi levegő friss volt, a fák újra éledeztek, és a virágok színei feldíszítették a környéket.En: The spring air was fresh, the trees were coming alive again, and the colors of the flowers decorated the area.Hu: A család minden évben itt találkozott, Balaton gyönyörű tavának partján, hogy együtt ünnepeljék az élet fontos pillanatait.En: Every year, the family met here on the shores of Lake Balaton's beautiful lake to celebrate the important moments of life together.Hu: Ma éppen Zsombor születésnapját ünnepelték.En: Today, they were celebrating Zsombor's birthday.Hu: Zsombor próbálta elterelni a figyelmét az aggodalomról.En: Zsombor tried to distract himself from anxiety.Hu: Az utóbbi időben sokat töprengett azon, hogyan mondja el a családnak az új döntését.En: Lately, he had been pondering a lot about how to tell the family about his new decision.Hu: Már nem látott jövőt a mérnöki pályán, a fényképezés vonzotta őt.En: He no longer saw a future in engineering; photography attracted him.Hu: De mi lesz, ha Katalin és a család többi tagja nem fogadja el a döntését?En: But what if Katalin and the rest of the family didn't accept his decision?Hu: A nap előrehaladtával Zsombor egyre idegesebb lett.En: As the day progressed, Zsombor became increasingly nervous.Hu: Az idő telt, és eljött a pillanat, amikor mindenki leült a fűbe a piknikhez.En: Time passed, and the moment arrived when everyone sat down on the grass for the picnic.Hu: Katalin mellett foglalt helyet, és Péter csendesen falatozott a másik oldalon.En: He took a seat next to Katalin, and Péter was quietly munching on the other side.Hu: — Katalin — kezdte Zsombor tétován —, valami fontosat szeretnék megosztani veletek.En: "Katalin," Zsombor began hesitantly, "I want to share something important with you all."Hu: Katalin kíváncsian nézett fel, miközben a család többi tagja is elcsendesedett.En: Katalin looked up curiously as the rest of the family also quieted down.Hu: — Úgy döntöttem, hogy... abbahagyom a mérnöki munkát. Fotós szeretnék lenni — fejezte be végül Zsombor, nagyot sóhajtva.En: "I've decided... to quit my engineering job. I want to become a photographer," Zsombor finally finished, letting out a big sigh.Hu: A csendet csak a hullámok csendes morajlása törte meg, míg mindenki az új információt emésztette.En: The silence was broken only by the gentle murmur of the waves as everyone digested the new information.Hu: Zsombor aggódva figyelte, Katalin hogyan reagál.En: Zsombor watched anxiously to see how Katalin would react.Hu: De ami történt, arra nem számított. Katalin elmosolyodott, és megszorította Zsombor kezét.En: But what happened, he didn't expect. Katalin smiled and squeezed Zsombor's hand.Hu: — Büszke vagyok rád — mondta. — Bátorság kell ahhoz, hogy kövesd az álmaidat. Támogatni foglak, bármerre is vezessen ez az út.En: "I'm proud of you," she said. "It takes courage to follow your dreams. I will support you wherever this path leads."Hu: Zsombor szíve megtelt boldogsággal.En: Zsombor's heart filled with happiness.Hu: Péter megveregette a vállát, és elégedetten bólintott.En: Péter patted his shoulder and nodded contentedly.Hu: Miközben a nap alábukott a Balaton felett, Zsombor rájött, hogy igaz barátsággal és szeretettel nem kell félnie.En: As the sun set over Lake Balaton, Zsombor realized that with true friendship and love, he didn't need to be afraid.Hu: A támogatás ott rejlik azokban, akik igazán törődnek vele.En: Support lies in those who truly care about him. Vocabulary Words:bathed: úszottbrilliant: ragyogóskillfully: ügyeseninspiration: ihletetshore: partpondering: töprengettanxiety: aggodalomdecision: döntésphotography: fényképezésaccept: fogadjadistract: elterelnimunching: falatozotthesitantly: tétováncuriously: kíváncsiancourage: bátorságdreams: álmaidatsupport: támogatnipath: útsilence: csenddigest: emésztettemurmur: morajlásareact: reagálsqueezed: megszorítottaproud: büszkehappiness: boldogsággalnodded: bólintottcontentedly: elégedettenset: alábukottfriendship: barátsággalafraid: félnie

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Cafe Dreams: How Lars & Sofie Brewed New Beginnings Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-04-27-22-34-01-no Story Transcript:No: Vinduene i den lille kafeen i Bergen var store og inviterende, og slapp inn lys og utsikten over den livlige havnen.En: The windows in the small cafe in Bergen were large and inviting, letting in light and the view of the lively harbor.No: Det var vår, og båtene duppet lett ved kai.En: It was spring, and the boats bobbed gently at the dock.No: Inne i kafeen jobbet Lars og Sofie hardt som baristaer.En: Inside the cafe, Lars and Sofie worked hard as baristas.No: De var kjent for å lage den beste kaffen i byen.En: They were known for making the best coffee in town.No: Lars elsket å ta bilder.En: Lars loved taking photos.No: Men han følte seg fanget i en rutine.En: But he felt trapped in a routine.No: Han drømte om å bli fotograf, men visste ikke helt hvordan han skulle begynne.En: He dreamed of becoming a photographer but didn't quite know how to start.No: Sofie, på den andre siden, drømte om å starte sitt eget bakeri.En: Sofie, on the other hand, dreamed of starting her own bakery.No: Hun ville lære alt om å bake, men sparepengene hennes var små.En: She wanted to learn everything about baking, but her savings were small.No: Hver dag på kafeen serverte de smilende kunder.En: Every day in the cafe, they served smiling customers.No: Sofie var den første til å snakke med dem, alltid glad og optimistisk.En: Sofie was the first to speak with them, always cheerful and optimistic.No: Lars, derimot, var mer stille, men svært oppmerksom.En: Lars, on the other hand, was quieter but very attentive.No: Mens han jobbet, tenkte han på kameraet sitt.En: While he worked, he thought about his camera.No: Kunne han virkelig bli en fotograf?En: Could he truly become a photographer?No: En dag bestemte Lars seg.En: One day, Lars decided.No: Han ville delta i en lokal fotokonkurranse.En: He would participate in a local photo competition.No: Han håpet det kunne gi ham muligheten han trengte.En: He hoped it could give him the opportunity he needed.No: Samtidig tok Sofie en viktig beslutning.En: At the same time, Sofie made an important decision.No: Hun ville jobbe gratis på et bondemarked i helgene for å lære mer om mat.En: She would volunteer at a farmers' market on weekends to learn more about food.No: En ettermiddag, mens kafeen var spesielt travel, skjedde det noe uventet.En: One afternoon, when the cafe was especially busy, something unexpected happened.No: En kjent fotografientusiast kom inn for å kjøpe kaffe.En: A well-known photography enthusiast came in to buy coffee.No: Han la merke til Lars sine bilder som hang på veggen.En: He noticed Lars' photos hanging on the wall.No: "Disse bildene er fantastiske," sa han.En: "These photos are fantastic," he said.No: "Jeg vil gjerne stille dem ut i mitt galleri.En: "I would love to exhibit them in my gallery."No: "Dette ga Lars en enorm selvtillitboost.En: This gave Lars an enormous confidence boost.No: Han takket ja til tilbudet, selv om han var nervøs.En: He accepted the offer, even though he was nervous.No: Det var et skritt i riktig retning.En: It was a step in the right direction.No: Å se Lars' mot inspirerte også Sofie.En: Seeing Lars' courage also inspired Sofie.No: Hun meldte seg på et bakekurs, klar til å ta sjansen.En: She signed up for a baking course, ready to take the chance.No: Som våren ble til sommer, endret både Lars og Sofie seg.En: As spring turned to summer, both Lars and Sofie changed.No: Lars hadde nå tro på seg selv.En: Lars now believed in himself.No: Han visste at han kunne bli den fotografen han alltid hadde drømt om.En: He knew he could become the photographer he had always dreamed of being.No: Sofie, med alle sine nye ferdigheter, så frem til dagen hun kunne åpne sitt eget bakeri.En: Sofie, with all her new skills, looked forward to the day she could open her own bakery.No: Den lille kafeen i Bergen fortsatte å være et koselig sted, men for Lars og Sofie var det en reise mot noe større.En: The small cafe in Bergen continued to be a cozy place, but for Lars and Sofie, it was a journey towards something greater.No: De lærte at selv små skritt kan føre til store forandringer.En: They learned that even small steps can lead to big changes.No: De hadde begge funnet motet til å følge sine drømmer.En: They had both found the courage to follow their dreams. Vocabulary Words:inviting: inviterendelively: livligebobbing: duppetdock: kairoutine: rutinetrapped: fangetbaristas: baristaersavings: sparepengerattentive: oppmerksomcompetition: fotokonkurranseopportunity: mulighetenenthusiast: fotografientusiastgallery: gallericonfidence: selvtillitcourage: motexhibit: stille utnervous: nervøscosy: koseliginspired: inspirertedecision: beslutningbaking: bakephotographer: fotografharbor: havnenjourney: reisemarket: bondemarkedenormous: enormattend: deltarvolunteer: jobbe gratisopportunity: mulighetenskills: ferdigheter

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Step into Adventure: A Journey of Friendship and Courage Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-04-27-22-34-01-it Story Transcript:It: Giorgio camminava attraverso la piazza del mercato di Cortina d'Ampezzo.En: Giorgio walked through the market square of Cortina d'Ampezzo.It: Il sole di primavera brillava nel cielo azzurro, e il profumo delle montagne era fresco e invitante.En: The spring sun shone in the blue sky, and the scent of the mountains was fresh and inviting.It: I venditori esponevano i loro prodotti: frutta, formaggi e, per la gioia di Giorgio, attrezzature da trekking.En: The vendors displayed their products: fruit, cheeses, and, to Giorgio's delight, trekking equipment.It: Elena e Marco camminavano accanto a lui.En: Elena and Marco walked beside him.It: Elena sorrideva, entusiasta per la nuova avventura.En: Elena smiled, enthusiastic about the new adventure.It: Marco, invece, scrutava con attenzione gli stand, già immaginandosi tra le cime innevate delle Dolomiti.En: Marco, on the other hand, carefully scrutinized the stands, already imagining himself among the snowy peaks of the Dolomites.It: Giorgio, sebbene emozionato, nascondeva una paura segreta: non voleva fallire nell'impressionare i suoi amici esperti di montagna.En: Although excited, Giorgio hid a secret fear: he didn't want to fail to impress his friends who were mountain experts.It: «Vedi qualcosa di interessante?En: "Do you see anything interesting?"It: » chiese Elena, ferma davanti a uno stand di scarponi.En: Elena asked, stopping in front of a boot stand.It: Giorgio si sforzò di apparire sicuro.En: Giorgio tried to appear confident.It: «Cerco qualcosa che sia resistente.En: "I'm looking for something sturdy.It: Non voglio fermarmi a metà strada.En: I don't want to stop halfway."It: »I tre amici si avvicinarono agli scarponi.En: The three friends approached the boots.It: La scelta era poca, dato il fuori stagione.En: The selection was sparse, given the off-season.It: Questo preoccupava Giorgio.En: This worried Giorgio.It: Cercava di capire quale scarponcino fosse migliore, ma ogni opzione sembrava identica.En: He tried to figure out which boots were better, but every option seemed identical.It: «Sai cosa scegliere, Giorgio?En: "Do you know what to choose, Giorgio?"It: » domandò Marco, guardandolo con un sorrisetto.En: asked Marco, looking at him with a smirk.It: Ecco la sua occasione.En: Here was his chance.It: Giorgio si rese conto che non poteva fingere.En: Giorgio realized he couldn't pretend.It: «In realtà, no», ammise finalmente.En: "Actually, no," he finally admitted.It: «Puoi aiutarmi a scegliere, Marco?En: "Can you help me choose, Marco?It: E tu, Elena, che ne pensi?En: And you, Elena, what do you think?"It: »Elena annuì.En: Elena nodded.It: «Certo, dobbiamo assicurarci di avere tutto il necessario.En: "Of course, we must make sure we have everything we need."It: »Proprio in quel momento, Giorgio notò un paio di scarponi che spiccava tra gli altri.En: Just at that moment, Giorgio noticed a pair of boots that stood out from the rest.It: Sembravano fatti apposta per lui.En: They seemed made just for him.It: Si avvicinò di corsa, ma un altro cliente li stava già osservando.En: He rushed over, but another customer was already eyeing them.It: Giorgio esitò un attimo.En: Giorgio hesitated for a moment.It: Gli altri si erano accorti del suo interesse.En: The others had noticed his interest.It: «Vai, chiedili,» lo incoraggiò Elena.En: "Go on, ask about them," encouraged Elena.It: Con passo deciso, Giorgio si avvicinò al rivale.En: With a determined step, Giorgio approached the rival.It: «Mi scusi,» disse con un sorriso, «sarebbe possibile provare questi?En: "Excuse me," he said with a smile, "would it be possible to try these on?"It: »L'altro cliente, vedendo la determinazione nei suoi occhi, si fece da parte.En: The other customer, seeing the determination in his eyes, stepped aside.It: Giorgio indossò gli scarponi.En: Giorgio put on the boots.It: Erano perfetti!En: They were perfect!It: Guardò Elena e Marco.En: He looked at Elena and Marco.It: «Che ne dite, ragazzi?En: "What do you think, guys?"It: »Loro annuirono approvando.En: They nodded in approval.It: «Sono perfetti,» disse Marco.En: "They are perfect," said Marco.It: «Hai trovato ciò che cercavi.En: "You've found what you were looking for."It: »Incoraggiato, Giorgio si unirono agli amici per scegliere gli altri articoli: zaini, bastoncini, e abbigliamento adatto.En: Encouraged, Giorgio joined his friends to choose the other items: backpacks, poles, and suitable clothing.It: Ogni scelta era un lavoro di squadra.En: Every choice was a team effort.It: Non si trattava più di impressionare, ma di collaborare.En: It was no longer about impressing, but about collaborating.It: Alla fine, con gli acquisti in mano e il cuore leggero, si sedettero al bar della piazza.En: In the end, with their purchases in hand and their hearts light, they sat at a café in the square.It: Mentre sorseggiavano un caffè, parlavano della loro prossima avventura e di come il giorno fosse stato speciale.En: As they sipped coffee, they talked about their next adventure and how special the day had been.It: Giorgio capì che la collaborazione e l'amicizia erano più preziose del cercare di dimostrare qualcosa.En: Giorgio understood that collaboration and friendship were more valuable than trying to prove something.It: Sorrise.En: He smiled.It: Aveva trovato non solo l'attrezzatura giusta, ma aveva anche imparato una lezione preziosa.En: He had found not only the right equipment, but he had also learned a valuable lesson.It: Il viaggio sarebbe stato perfetto, perché non ci sarebbe stato bisogno di fare tutto da solo.En: The journey would be perfect because there wouldn't be a need to do everything alone. Vocabulary Words:the market square: la piazza del mercatothe vendor: il venditorethe trekking equipment: le attrezzature da trekkingenthusiastic: entusiastato scrutinize: scrutarethe adventure: l'avventurasecret fear: paura segretato impress: impressionareconfident: sicurothe boot stand: lo stand di scarponioff-season: fuori stagioneto hesitate: esitaredetermination: determinazionethe rival: il rivaleto step aside: farsi da parteperfect: perfettobackpack: lo zainopoles: i bastoncinisuitable clothing: abbigliamento adattoteam effort: un lavoro di squadralight heart: cuore leggeroto sip: sorseggiarenext adventure: prossima avventuravaluable lesson: lezione preziosato pretend: fingereto admit: ammettereto choose: scegliereapproval: approvazioneto collaborate: collaborarefriendship: l'amicizia

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: The Frozen Balance: Tradition Meets Innovation at Icehotel Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-04-27-22-34-01-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Det var en kylig vårkväll i Jukkasjärvi.En: It was a chilly spring evening in Jukkasjärvi.Sv: Isen gnistrade under den bleka månen, och byggnaden av Icehotel närmade sig sin fullbordan.En: The ice sparkled under the pale moon, and the construction of the Icehotel neared its completion.Sv: Sven, en skicklig hantverkare med ögon för detaljer, stod stolt framför sin skapelse.En: Sven, a skilled craftsman with an eye for detail, stood proudly in front of his creation.Sv: Han kände den kalla luften mot sitt ansikte och suckade djupt.En: He felt the cold air against his face and sighed deeply.Sv: Detta var hans chans att bevisa sitt värde efter ett misstag som hemsökte honom.En: This was his chance to prove his worth after a mistake that haunted him.Sv: Men idag fanns en oroande känsla i luften.En: But today, there was a troubling feeling in the air.Sv: När natten närmade sig, hörde Sven och hans kolleger viskningar bland trädens skuggor.En: As the night approached, Sven and his colleagues heard whispers among the shadows of the trees.Sv: Det var Walpurgis Night, natten då andar sades vandra bland de levande.En: It was Walpurgis Night, the night when spirits were said to roam among the living.Sv: Men dessa ljud var annorlunda.En: But these sounds were different.Sv: De lät nästan... mänskliga.En: They sounded almost... human.Sv: Sven gick runt hotellet och kontrollerade allt.En: Sven walked around the hotel, checking everything.Sv: Plötsligt upptäckte han fotspår som ledde bort från byggplatsen och in i skogen.En: Suddenly, he noticed footprints leading away from the construction site and into the forest.Sv: Något var fel.En: Something was wrong.Sv: Utrustning saknades, och alla var på helspänn.En: Equipment was missing, and everyone was on edge.Sv: Sven tvekade, men något inom honom sa att han måste följa spåren.En: Sven hesitated, but something inside him said he had to follow the tracks.Sv: Skogen var mörk och tyst, med bara ljudet av hans egna andetag.En: The forest was dark and silent, with only the sound of his own breath.Sv: Skuggorna dansade i månljuset, medan magin från Walpurgis Night hängde i luften.En: The shadows danced in the moonlight, while the magic of Walpurgis Night hung in the air.Sv: Sven följde spåren djupt in i skogen och plötsligt, där stod hon – Karin.En: Sven followed the tracks deep into the forest, and suddenly, there she was—Karin.Sv: Sven kände ett slag av förvåning.En: Sven felt a wave of surprise.Sv: "Karin?En: "Karin?Sv: Vad gör du här?"En: What are you doing here?"Sv: frågade han.En: he asked.Sv: Karin såg skyldig ut men bestämd.En: Karin looked guilty but determined.Sv: "Jag ville inte att hotellet skulle störa markens andar.En: "I didn't want the hotel to disturb the spirits of the land.Sv: Jag försökte skydda skogen."En: I tried to protect the forest."Sv: Sven förstod plötsligt.En: Sven suddenly understood.Sv: Det var inte sabotage för destruktionens skull, utan för att skydda något hon älskade.En: It wasn't sabotage for destruction's sake but to protect something she loved.Sv: "Vi kan lösa detta," sa Sven lugnt.En: "We can solve this," Sven said calmly.Sv: De två pratade länge den natten.En: The two talked long into the night.Sv: Sven lyssnade noga på Karin.En: Sven listened carefully to Karin.Sv: Hon berättade om de gamla traditionerna och varför platsen var viktig.En: She told him about the old traditions and why the place was important.Sv: I enighet kom de överens om att inkludera element som hedrade de lokala traditionerna i hotellets design.En: In agreement, they decided to include elements in the hotel's design that honored the local traditions.Sv: När solen steg över horisonten, gick Sven och Karin tillbaka till byggplatsen.En: When the sun rose over the horizon, Sven and Karin returned to the construction site.Sv: Nu med en plan som respekterade både det nya och det gamla.En: Now with a plan that respected both the new and the old.Sv: Sven kände en ny respekt för lokala seder och förstod vikten av att lyssna.En: Sven felt a new respect for local customs and understood the importance of listening.Sv: Den vårdagen förändrades allt för Sven.En: That spring day changed everything for Sven.Sv: Han gick med tunga steg, inte av sorg, men av stolthet.En: He walked with heavy steps, not from sorrow, but from pride.Sv: Han hade inte bara bevisat sin förmåga, utan också lärt sig att balans mellan gammalt och nytt var avgörande.En: He had not only proven his ability but also learned that the balance between the old and the new was crucial.Sv: Icehotel glänste som aldrig förr, nu en symbol för både tradition och innovation.En: The Icehotel shone like never before, now a symbol of both tradition and innovation. Vocabulary Words:chilly: kyligsparkled: gnistradecompletion: fullbordancraftsman: hantverkareproudly: stoltcreation: skapelsehaunted: hemsökteapproached: närmade sigtroubling: oroandewhispers: viskningarshadows: skuggorspirits: andarroam: vandrafootprints: fotspårhesitated: tvekadeequipment: utrustningon edge: på helspänntracks: spårensilent: tystdanced: dansadewave: slagguilty: skyldigdetermined: bestämddisturb: störasabotage: sabotagedestruction: destruktionenssolve: lösatraditions: traditionernahorizon: horisontenbalance: balans

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Facing Fears: A Courageous Trek to Manali's Hidden Temple Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-04-27-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: मनाली के खूबसूरत पर्वतों के बीच बहार का मौसम अपनी पूरी शान में था।En: Springtime in the beautiful mountains of Manali was in full glory.Hi: रंग-बिरंगे बुरांश के फूल पहाड़ी रास्तों को सजा रहे थे।En: The colorful buransh" flowers were adorning the hilly paths.Hi: ठंडी हवा हर ओर बिखरी थी और दूर बहती नदियों की आवाज़ एक अद्भुत शांति प्रदान कर रही थी।En: The cold breeze was spread all around, and the sound of distant flowing rivers provided an extraordinary peace.Hi: आरव और मीरा इस सुंदरता के बीच एक महत्वपूर्ण यात्रा पर थे।En: Aarav and Meera were on an important journey amidst this beauty.Hi: आरव के मन में एक बड़ा संकल्प था, जो उसने अपनी दादी के अंतिम समय में किया था—छुपे हुए मंदिर तक पहुंचना।En: Aarav had a significant resolution in his heart, a promise he made during his grandmother's last days—to reach the hidden temple.Hi: लेकिन आरव के मन में एक छिपा भय भी था, ऊंचाई का डर, जिससे मीरा अनजान थी।En: But Aarav had a hidden fear too, the fear of heights, which Meera was unaware of.Hi: उसकी सबसे अच्छी दोस्त और साहसी साथी, मीरा उत्साहित थी।En: His best friend and adventurous companion, Meera, was excited.Hi: मीरा के लिए ये पहला ट्रेक नहीं था, लेकिन आरव के लिए यह एक बड़ा संघर्ष था।En: For Meera, this was not the first trek, but for Aarav, it was a major struggle.Hi: जब वे आरोहण शुरू कर रहे थे, आरव ने निर्णय लिया कि वह अपने डर के बारे में मीरा को नहीं बताएगा।En: As they began their ascent, Aarav decided not to tell Meera about his fear.Hi: वह उसे चिंतित नहीं करना चाहता था।En: He didn't want to worry her.Hi: जैसे ही वे संकरी पगडंडियों पर आगे बढ़े, आरव का दिल जोर से धड़कने लगा।En: As they moved forward on the narrow trails, Aarav's heart began to pound loudly.Hi: लेकिन हर कदम पर, वह अपनी दादी का स्मरण कर उसे साहस देता रहा।En: But with every step, he remembered his grandmother and drew courage from her.Hi: रास्ते के कठिन हिस्से पर, एक खड़ी चढ़ाई पर पहुंचकर आरव अचानक से रुक गया।En: Reaching a steep climb at a challenging part of the path, Aarav suddenly stopped.Hi: उसके पैर कांपने लगे।En: His legs began to tremble.Hi: मीरा ने उसकी ओर देखा और तुरंत समझ गई कि कुछ गलत है।En: Meera looked at him and immediately realized something was wrong.Hi: "आरव, तुम ठीक हो?En: "Aarav, are you okay?"Hi: " उसने चिंता से पूछा।En: she asked with concern.Hi: आरव ने गहरी सांस ली और भीगी आंखों से मीरा की ओर देखा।En: Aarav took a deep breath and looked at Meera with tearful eyes.Hi: उसने मद्धम आवाज़ में कहा, "मुझे ऊंचाइयों से डर लगता है।En: In a soft voice, he said, "I'm afraid of heights."Hi: "मीरा ने मुस्कुराते हुए उसका हाथ थाम लिया।En: Meera took his hand with a smile.Hi: "तुम अकेले नहीं हो, आरव," उसने दिलासा दिया।En: "You're not alone, Aarav," she reassured him.Hi: "हम साथ में यह पार करेंगे।En: "We'll get through this together."Hi: "उसके प्रोत्साहन ने आरव को हिम्मत दी।En: Her encouragement gave Aarav strength.Hi: उसने अपनी भय को पीछे छोड़ने की ठानी और मीरा के साथ कदम बढ़ाया।En: He decided to leave his fear behind and stepped forward with Meera.Hi: जब वे मंदिर के करीब पहुंचे, आरव की खुशी का ठिकाना नहीं था।En: When they reached closer to the temple, Aarav was overjoyed.Hi: उसने मंदिर की घंटी को जोर से बजाया और मन में अपनी दादी के लिए प्रार्थना की।En: He rang the temple bell loudly and prayed for his grandmother in his heart.Hi: यह पर्वत यात्रा उसके लिए सिर्फ एक चुनौती नहीं, बल्कि आत्म-विश्वास की नई चमक बन गई।En: This mountain journey was not just a challenge for him but became a new beacon of self-confidence.Hi: आरव ने यह महसूस किया कि दोस्तों के साथ अपनी कमजोरियों को साझा करने में कोई शर्म नहीं।En: Aarav realized there is no shame in sharing your vulnerabilities with friends.Hi: वह और मीरा, हवा में उठते हुए उनके साहस के प्रतीक बने, मिलकर आज उस मंदिर तक पहुंचे थे।En: Together, he and Meera became symbols of courage, reaching the temple.Hi: मनाली की हवाएं भी अब उनके साहस की गवाही दे रही थीं।En: The winds of Manali were now also bearing witness to their bravery.Hi: आरव ने एक नया आत्मविश्वास पाया और अपने अगले साहसिक सफर के लिए तैयार हो गया।En: Aarav found a new confidence and was ready for his next adventurous journey. Vocabulary Words:adorn: सजा रहे थेbreeze: हवाdistant: दूरextraordinary: अद्भुतresolution: संकल्पhidden: छुपे हुएcompanion: साथीascent: आरोहणtremble: कांपनेconcern: चिंताvulnerabilities: कमजोरियोंbeacon: प्रतीकcourage: साहसvalley: घाटीglory: शानpath: रास्ताnarrow: संकरीfloral: फुलों से सजीcompassion: दिलासाstruggle: संघर्षembark: शुरूtrek: ट्रेकself-confidence: आत्म-विश्वासclimb: चढ़ाईtrail: पगडंडीwitness: गवाहीoverjoyed: खुशीreassured: दिलासाencouragement: प्रोत्साहनbearing: उठाते हुए

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Bonds and Blossoms: A Heartwarming Hike on Mount Fuji Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-04-27-22-34-01-ja Story Transcript:Ja: ゴールデンウィークの初日、富士山の麓は花見を楽しむ人々で賑わっていました。En: On the first day of Golden Week, the foothills of Mount Fuji were bustling with people enjoying the cherry blossom viewing.Ja: 空気は澄んでいて、桜が鮮やかに咲き誇っています。En: The air was clear, and the cherry blossoms were in full, vibrant bloom.Ja: 空（そら）、愛子（あいこ）、健太（けんた）は、興奮した様子で登山の準備をしていました。En: Sora, Aiko, and Kenta were excitedly preparing for their hike.Ja: 「今日は絶好の登山日和だね！」と愛子が嬉しそうに言いました。En: “Today is the perfect day for hiking!” Aiko exclaimed happily.Ja: 彼女は小さいころから空の親友です。En: She has been Sora's best friend since childhood.Ja: 二人は久しぶりの再会に心を躍らせていました。En: Both were excited about their long-awaited reunion.Ja: 「そうだね。でも天気予報では午後から嵐になるかもしれないって」と空が少し心配そうに答えました。En: “That's right. But the weather forecast says there might be a storm this afternoon,” Sora replied with a hint of concern.Ja: 彼は都会の喧騒を忘れて、富士山の頂上で心の平和を見つけることを望んでいます。En: He hopes to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and find peace of mind at the summit of Mount Fuji.Ja: 「心配しないで、僕たちは一緒にいるから大丈夫さ」と健太が言いました。En: “Don't worry, we'll be fine as long as we're together,” Kenta said.Ja: 彼は空の職場の同僚で、友人との冒険を期待して参加しました。En: He is Sora's colleague from work and joined the adventure looking forward to spending time with friends.Ja: 山を登り始めた三人は順調に進みました。En: The three of them began their ascent up the mountain and progressed smoothly.Ja: さわやかな風が吹き、桜の花びらが舞い散ります。En: A refreshing breeze was blowing, and cherry blossom petals were dancing in the air.Ja: 愛子は笑顔でいっぱいの写真を撮っています。En: Aiko was taking countless pictures with a smile on her face.Ja: 健太は、少し息を切らしながらも楽しそうにしています。En: Kenta, though slightly out of breath, looked like he was having fun.Ja: しかし、午後になると天気が変わり始めました。En: However, in the afternoon, the weather began to change.Ja: 空は暗くなり、風が強くなりました。En: The sky darkened and the wind picked up.Ja: 空は頂上を目指すべきか、安全を優先するべきか悩んでいました。En: Sora was torn between aiming for the summit or prioritizing everyone's safety.Ja: 「どうする？」健太が尋ねました。En: “What should we do?” Kenta asked.Ja: 風はだんだん強さを増しています。En: The wind was gradually becoming stronger.Ja: 「一人で進むことはできるけど...」と空が言いかけました。En: “I could go on alone, but...” Sora started to say.Ja: 「でも、私たち皆が大事だよね」と愛子が静かに言いました。En: “But we all matter, right?” Aiko said quietly.Ja: 空は考えました。En: Sora thought about it.Ja: 友人との絆を大切にするためには、頂上に着くことよりも、今この瞬間を楽しむことが大事だと感じました。En: He realized that cherishing the bond with his friends was more important than reaching the summit, and that enjoying the present moment was what truly mattered.Ja: 「そうだね。みんなで無事に帰ろう」と空が笑顔で決心しました。En: “You're right. Let's make sure we all get back safely,” Sora decided with a smile.Ja: 三人は引き返すことに決めました。En: The three of them decided to turn back.Ja: 山を降りながら、彼らは笑い合い、嵐から逃れることができたことに感謝しました。En: As they descended the mountain, they laughed together and felt grateful for escaping the approaching storm.Ja: 道中で出会った桜の美しさや、仲間との会話は、その日一番の宝物として心に刻まれました。En: The beauty of the cherry blossoms they encountered along the way and the conversations with their friends became the most treasured memories of the day.Ja: 結局、空は気づきました。目指した頂上だけではなく、仲間との旅が真の平和をもたらすことを。En: In the end, Sora realized that not only was the summit he aimed for a source of peace, but so was the journey with his friends.Ja: 目的地そのものが重要なのではなく、旅そのものが大切だと学びました。En: He learned that it's not the destination that matters, but the journey itself that holds true significance. Vocabulary Words:foothills: 麓bustling: 賑わってcherry blossom viewing: 花見vibrant: 鮮やかにexclaimed: 言いましたforecast: 天気予報storm: 嵐concern: 心配そうにescape: 忘れてsummit: 頂上cherishing: 大切にするbond: 絆moment: 瞬間descent: 降りtreasured: 宝物source: もたらすdestination: 目的地journey: 旅significance: 大切ascent: 登りprogressed: 進みましたrefreshing: さわやかなcountless: いっぱいのgradually: だんだんaiming: 目指すprioritizing: 優先するべきrealized: 気づきましたgrateful: 感謝しましたapproaching: 迫るencountered: 出会った

Fluent Fiction - French: Mirth on the Slopes: A Tale of Alpine Adventures in Chamonix Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-04-27-22-34-01-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Dans le charmant village de Chamonix, niché au cœur des Alpes françaises, les montagnes majestueuses commençaient à se dégarnir de leur manteau blanc, laissant apparaître un tapis vert parsemé de fleurs printanières.En: In the charming village of Chamonix, nestled in the heart of the French Alps, the majestic mountains were starting to shed their white cloak, revealing a green carpet sprinkled with spring flowers.Fr: Les touristes, enjoués par l'air frais de la montagne, flânaient dans les rues pavées.En: The tourists, delighted by the fresh mountain air, strolled through the cobblestone streets.Fr: Émile, avec un air de conquérant, se tenait devant une paire de skis plutôt élégants mais manifestement neufs.En: Émile, with a conqueror's air, stood before a pair of rather elegant but evidently new skis.Fr: "Aujourd'hui, Pierre, je vais t'apprendre à skier," annonça-t-il, convaincu qu'avec un peu de logique et de détermination, rien n'était impossible.En: "Today, Pierre, I'm going to teach you how to ski," he announced, convinced that with a bit of logic and determination, nothing was impossible.Fr: Pierre, dont l'enthousiasme débordait, regardait Émile avec admiration, ignorant lui aussi ce qui les attendait.En: Pierre, brimming with enthusiasm, looked up to Émile with admiration, also unaware of what lay ahead.Fr: Colette, les mains dans les poches, les suivait d'un pas mesuré.En: Colette, hands in pockets, followed them with measured steps.Fr: Elle secouait la tête, songeant aux aventures précédentes où son rôle de médiatrice était bien souvent sollicité.En: She shook her head, thinking of previous adventures where her role as a mediator was often called upon.Fr: "Êtes-vous sûr que c'est une bonne idée ?"En: "Are you sure this is a good idea?"Fr: demande-t-elle, sceptique.En: she asked skeptically.Fr: "Bien sûr, Colette !En: "Of course, Colette!Fr: Regarde, ce n'est pas compliqué," répondit Émile, tandis qu'ils se dirigeaient vers la pente des débutants.En: Look, it's not complicated," replied Émile, as they headed towards the beginners' slope.Fr: Les trois amis se préparèrent.En: The three friends got ready.Fr: Émile, d'un geste théâtral, mit ses skis et aida Pierre à faire de même.En: Émile, with a theatrical gesture, put on his skis and helped Pierre do the same.Fr: Colette, prudente, s'assura que les fixations étaient bien attachées.En: Colette, cautious, ensured that the bindings were securely fastened.Fr: Puis, la descente commença.En: Then, the descent began.Fr: Au début, tout semblait aller pour le mieux.En: At first, everything seemed to be going well.Fr: Mais rapidement, Émile peina à garder l'équilibre et percuta un panneau indiquant "Attention, débutants".En: But quickly, Émile struggled to keep his balance and collided with a sign indicating "Caution, beginners."Fr: Pierre, par réflexe, s'accrocha à Émile pour se stabiliser, ce qui eut l'effet inverse.En: Pierre, reflexively, clung to Émile to stabilize himself, which had the opposite effect.Fr: Ils tombèrent en une quinzaine de secondes, dans un enchevêtrement de skis et bâtons.En: They fell within fifteen seconds, in a tangle of skis and poles.Fr: Colette, qui avait prédit le désastre depuis le début, les rejoignit en glissant soigneusement.En: Colette, who had predicted the disaster from the start, joined them by sliding carefully.Fr: Elle ne put s'empêcher de rire.En: She couldn't help but laugh.Fr: Des touristes, ayant tout suivi de la scène, applaudirent cette comédie involontaire.En: Some tourists, having witnessed the entire scene, applauded this unintentional comedy.Fr: Enfin, au pied de la pente, Émile, le visage enjoué malgré les contretemps, déclara : "Eh bien, je pense qu'un vrai cours n'est pas une mauvaise idée !"En: Finally, at the foot of the slope, Émile, his face cheerful despite the setbacks, declared: "Well, I think a real lesson is not a bad idea!"Fr: Pierre riait aux éclats, ravi de cette mésaventure qu'il n'oublierait jamais.En: Pierre laughed heartily, delighted with this misadventure he would never forget.Fr: Colette, amusée, proposa : "La prochaine fois, on engage un moniteur, d'accord ?"En: Colette, amused, suggested: "Next time, we hire an instructor, okay?"Fr: Le trio se leva, s'épousseta la neige et, avec un grand sourire, se dirigea vers le café du village pour un chocolat chaud bien mérité.En: The trio got up, brushed off the snow, and with a big smile, headed to the village café for a well-deserved hot chocolate.Fr: Ils avaient peut-être échoué à skier, mais ils avaient remporté quelque chose de bien plus précieux : une journée remplie de complicité et de fou rire.En: They may have failed at skiing, but they had gained something far more valuable: a day filled with camaraderie and laughter.Fr: Au crépuscule, alors que Chamonix s'illuminait doucement sous les premiers reflets de la lune, Émile se promettait en lui-même d'être plus humble à l'avenir.En: At dusk, as Chamonix slowly lit up under the moon's first reflections, Émile promised himself to be more humble in the future.Fr: Pierre avait hâte de raconter cette aventure cocasse, et Colette était contente de faire partie de cette spirale amicale et joyeuse.En: Pierre couldn't wait to recount this funny adventure, and Colette was happy to be part of this friendly and joyful spiral. Vocabulary Words:village: le villageheart: le cœurcloak: le manteaucarpet: le tapisflower: la fleurtourist: le touristeconqueror: le conquérantski: le skilogic: la logiquedetermination: la déterminationenthusiasm: l'enthousiasmemediator: la médiatricebeginners' slope: la pente des débutantsgesture: le gestebinding: la fixationbalance: l'équilibrecaution: l'attentionsign: le panneautangle: l'enchevêtrementdisaster: le désastrelaughter: le fou riresetback: le contretempsmisadventure: la mésaventureinstructor: le moniteurcamaraderie: la complicitédusk: le crépusculehumble: humbleadventure: l'aventurespiral: la spiralereflection: le reflet

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Artful Connections: Finding Inspiration in Patagonia's Heart Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-04-27-22-34-01-es Story Transcript:Es: El olor a café recién molido llenaba el pequeño café en San Carlos de Bariloche.En: The smell of freshly ground coffee filled the small café in San Carlos de Bariloche.Es: Afuera, la lluvia caía con fuerza sobre las calles empedradas, creando charcos que reflejaban las hojas doradas del otoño.En: Outside, the rain was pouring down on the cobblestone streets, creating puddles that reflected the golden autumn leaves.Es: Diego entró corriendo, cerró el paraguas y se sacudió el agua de su chaqueta.En: Diego ran in, closed his umbrella, and shook the water off his jacket.Es: Carlos le había recomendado este lugar para descansar un rato.En: Carlos had recommended this place for a short rest.Es: El café estaba lleno de gente buscando refugio del mal tiempo, pero había un ambiente acogedor.En: The café was full of people seeking shelter from the bad weather, but there was a cozy atmosphere.Es: Grandes ventanas dejaban ver la neblina que cubría las montañas de los Andes.En: Large windows revealed the mist covering the Andes mountains.Es: Diego se sentó junto a una de ellas y pidió un mate caliente.En: Diego sat by one of them and ordered a hot mate.Es: Sacó su cámara y comenzó a revisar las fotos que había tomado en su viaje por Patagonia, en busca de esa imagen perfecta que capturara el alma del lugar.En: He took out his camera and began reviewing the photos he'd taken on his journey through Patagonia, looking for that perfect image that captured the soul of the place.Es: En una esquina, Isabella miraba por la ventana, con un cuaderno de bocetos en mano.En: In a corner, Isabella was looking out the window with a sketchbook in hand.Es: La lluvia interrumpió su paseo por el bosque y se refugió en el café.En: The rain had interrupted her walk in the forest, and she had taken refuge in the café.Es: La frustración de no poder pintar las montañas la abrumaba.En: The frustration of not being able to paint the mountains overwhelmed her.Es: Sin embargo, trató de capturar el paisaje en su libreta, esperando que el sonido de la lluvia despertara su inspiración.En: Nevertheless, she tried to capture the landscape in her notebook, hoping the sound of the rain would awaken her inspiration.Es: Diego, distraído por la vista del café, notó los trazos de Isabella.En: Diego, distracted by the view of the café, noticed Isabella's sketches.Es: Curioso, se levantó y, con una sonrisa, dijo: "Tus dibujos son increíbles.En: Curious, he got up and, with a smile, said, "Your drawings are amazing.Es: ¿Puedo ver más?".En: Can I see more?"Es: Isabella levantó la vista, sorprendida pero agradecida por el interés.En: Isabella looked up, surprised but grateful for the interest.Es: "Claro," respondió ella, mostrando sus esbozos del entorno.En: "Sure," she replied, showing him her sketches of the surroundings.Es: Comenzaron a conversar sobre su trabajo.En: They began to talk about their work.Es: Diego le habló de su búsqueda por encontrar la esencia de la región y su deseo de conectar sus fotos con algo más profundo.En: Diego spoke of his quest to find the essence of the region and his desire to connect his photos with something deeper.Es: Isabella compartió su lucha con el bloqueo creativo y cómo las hermosas pero implacables montañas del sur a veces parecían intimidar su arte.En: Isabella shared her struggle with creative block and how the beautiful yet relentless southern mountains sometimes seemed to intimidate her art.Es: A medida que hablaban, la tensión en el aire se disipaba.En: As they talked, the tension in the air dissipated.Es: Isabella sintió una chispa de inspiración al escuchar las historias de Diego sobre los lugares que había fotografiado.En: Isabella felt a spark of inspiration listening to Diego's stories of the places he had photographed.Es: Él, por otro lado, se sintió motivado por la pasión de Isabella por la pintura.En: He, on the other hand, felt motivated by Isabella's passion for painting.Es: Poco a poco, la lluvia empezó a detenerse.En: Little by little, the rain began to stop.Es: El sol, tímidamente, comenzó a asomar entre las nubes.En: The sun timidly started to peek through the clouds.Es: Isabella miró a Diego y dijo, "Creo que me vendría bien un cambio de perspectiva.En: Isabella looked at Diego and said, "I think a change of perspective would do me good.Es: ¿Te gustaría explorar los alrededores conmigo?En: Would you like to explore the area with me?Es: Juntos podríamos encontrar algo especial."En: Together we might find something special."Es: Diego asintió con entusiasmo.En: Diego nodded enthusiastically.Es: Ambos salieron del café, renovados y listos para ver el mundo a través de los ojos del otro.En: They both left the café, renewed and ready to see the world through each other's eyes.Es: Mientras caminaban, Diego se dio cuenta de que a veces el verdadero arte nace de las conexiones humanas, y Isabella encontró en la mirada del fotógrafo una nueva forma de ver la belleza del paisaje.En: As they walked, Diego realized that sometimes true art is born from human connections, and Isabella found in the photographer's gaze a new way to see the beauty of the landscape.Es: Juntos, Diego e Isabella descubrieron que el arte es un viaje que se disfruta más cuando se comparte, y en ese pequeño pueblo, entre las montañas, habían encontrado algo más que inspiración: habían encontrado una nueva amistad.En: Together, Diego and Isabella discovered that art is a journey best enjoyed when shared, and in that small town, among the mountains, they had found more than just inspiration: they had found a new friendship.Es: Aquella tarde, San Carlos de Bariloche se convirtió en el escenario de un final perfecto, donde ambos hallaron lo que buscaban a través de la mirada del otro.En: That afternoon, San Carlos de Bariloche became the scene of a perfect ending, where both found what they were looking for through each other's eyes. Vocabulary Words:the smell: el olorthe puddle: el charcothe cobblestone: la calle empedradathe atmosphere: el ambientethe mist: la neblinathe inspiration: la inspiraciónthe sketchbook: el cuaderno de bocetosto overwhelm: abrumarthe corner: la esquinathe frustration: la frustraciónto shake off: sacudirsethe essence: la esenciathe journey: el viajethe soul: el almathe shelter: el refugiothe creative block: el bloqueo creativoto intimidate: intimidarthe tension: la tensiónspark: la chispato dissipate: disiparto peek: asomarthe gaze: la miradathe change: el cambioto renew: renovarthe beauty: la bellezathe perspective: la perspectivathe connection: la conexiónthe quest: la búsquedarelentless: implacablethe surroundings: el entorno

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Breaking the Silence: An Easter Family Revelation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-04-26-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De lucht was helder en fris.En: The sky was clear and fresh.Nl: Tulpen bloeiden in felle kleuren langs de weg.En: Tulpen bloomed in bright colors along the road.Nl: Sven en Daphne reden samen terug naar hun ouderlijk huis voor het paasfeest.En: Sven and Daphne were driving back to their parental home for the Easter celebration.Nl: Ze hadden dit ritueel al vaak gedaan, maar dit keer was anders.En: They had done this ritual many times, but this time was different.Nl: Spanningen hadden zich opgestapeld, vooral tussen Daphne en hun ouders.En: Tensions had built up, especially between Daphne and their parents.Nl: Hun ouderlijk huis was groot en gezellig.En: Their parental home was large and cozy.Nl: Pastelkleurige decoraties hingen overal.En: Pastel-colored decorations were hanging everywhere.Nl: De lucht rook naar de traditionele gerechten die op tafel stonden.En: The air smelled of the traditional dishes on the table.Nl: Maar ondanks de vrolijke versieringen hing er een spanning in de lucht.En: But despite the cheerful decorations, there was a tension in the air.Nl: Sven, de oudste van de twee, had altijd de rol van vredestichter.En: Sven, the older of the two, had always played the role of peacemaker.Nl: Hij wilde dat iedereen gelukkig was, vooral tijdens de feestdagen.En: He wanted everyone to be happy, especially during the holidays.Nl: Daphne was zijn jongere zus, cynisch en vaak stil.En: Daphne was his younger sister, cynical and often quiet.Nl: Ze voelde zich vaak niet begrepen door de rest van de familie.En: She often felt misunderstood by the rest of the family.Nl: Tijdens het eten lachte iedereen, maar het was gespannen.En: During dinner, everyone laughed, but it was tense.Nl: Daphne zei weinig en roerde alleen maar in haar puree.En: Daphne said little and just stirred her mashed potatoes.Nl: Sven zag dit en maakte zich zorgen.En: Sven noticed this and became worried.Nl: Hij moest iets doen.En: He needed to do something.Nl: Hij besloot, na lang twijfelen, om zijn zus aan te spreken.En: After much hesitation, he decided to speak to his sister.Nl: “Daphne, wil je iets delen?En: "Daphne, would you like to share something?"Nl: ” vroeg Sven voorzichtig.En: Sven asked cautiously.Nl: Het was stil, iedereen keek op.En: It was quiet, and everyone looked up.Nl: Daphne keek verrast.En: Daphne looked surprised.Nl: Ze had verwacht dat Sven zich aan de traditie van stilzwijgen zou houden.En: She had expected Sven to stick to the tradition of silence.Nl: Tot ieders verbazing nam ze een diepe ademhaling.En: To everyone's surprise, she took a deep breath.Nl: “Ik voel me vaak alleen, niet gehoord.En: "I often feel alone, not heard.Nl: Het is alsof mijn meningen niet tellen,” begon Daphne voorzichtig.En: It's as if my opinions don't count," Daphne began cautiously.Nl: Haar ouders keken met grote ogen en luisterden aandachtig.En: Her parents looked on with wide eyes and listened attentively.Nl: Sven moedigde haar aan.En: Sven encouraged her.Nl: “Vertel ons meer, we willen je begrijpen.En: "Tell us more, we want to understand you."Nl: ” Daphne vertelde over hoe ze zich vaak buitengesloten voelde en dat ze wilde dat meisjes zoals zij in de familie gehoord werden.En: Daphne spoke about how she often felt excluded and that she wanted girls like her in the family to be heard.Nl: Haar eerlijkheid bracht een stilte, gevuld met begrip en reflectie.En: Her honesty brought a silence filled with understanding and reflection.Nl: Om de beurt begonnen de familieleden hun gevoelens en gedachten te delen.En: In turn, family members began to share their feelings and thoughts.Nl: Er was veel onuitgesproken spanning geweest.En: There had been a lot of unspoken tension.Nl: Het was een opluchting om eindelijk de woorden te vinden.En: It was a relief to finally find the words.Nl: Tijdens het dessert was de sfeer anders.En: During dessert, the mood was different.Nl: Er was nog veel te bespreken, maar er was een begin gemaakt.En: There was much still to discuss, but a start had been made.Nl: Sven realiseerde zich dat vrede niet altijd stilzwijgen betekende.En: Sven realized that peace did not always mean silence.Nl: Soms betekende het moeilijke gesprekken beginnen.En: Sometimes it meant starting difficult conversations.Nl: Daphne ontdekte dat haar familie wel degelijk bereid was te luisteren en te veranderen.En: Daphne discovered that her family was indeed willing to listen and change.Nl: De avond eindigde rustig.En: The evening ended quietly.Nl: De geur van paastaart vulde de kamer.En: The smell of Easter cake filled the room.Nl: De pastelkleuren leken nu levendiger.En: The pastel colors now seemed more vibrant.Nl: Er was hoop voor een meer begripvolle toekomst.En: There was hope for a more understanding future.Nl: En zo keerde Sven die avond huiswaarts, wetend dat dit het begin was van iets beters.En: And so Sven returned home that night, knowing this was the beginning of something better.Nl: De geur van lente en de nieuwe groei buiten weerspiegelden de verandering in hun harten.En: The smell of spring and the new growth outside reflected the change in their hearts. Vocabulary Words:bloomed: bloeidenritual: ritueeltensions: spanningenparental: ouderlijkcozy: gezelligdecorations: decoratiescheerful: vrolijkepeacemaker: vredestichtercynical: cynischhesitation: twijfelendeep breath: diepe ademhalingopinions: meningenexcluded: buitengeslotenhonesty: eerlijkheidreflection: reflectieunspoken: onuitgesprokendessert: dessertvibrant: levendigerunderstanding: begripvollesilence: stilzwijgenrelief: opluchtingattentively: aandachtigquietly: rustigstarting: beginnenfilled: gevuldattitudes: houdingengrowth: groeitradition: traditietransformation: veranderingunderstood: begrepen

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Springtime Laughter: Family Games and Bonds at Passover Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-04-26-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: באמצע האביב, בבית כפרי רחב ידיים עם חלונות פתוחים והרוח הנעימה של עונת פריחה, התקבצה המשפחה של איתן.En: In the middle of spring, in a spacious country house with open windows and the pleasant breeze of the blooming season, Eitan's family gathered.He: זו הייתה פגישת משפחתית לקראת פסח.En: It was a family meeting in preparation for Passover.He: בני הדודים, הדודים והאחיינים התכנסו סביב שולחנות וכיסאות חסרי התאמה בסלון הגדול, במרכזו ערימת משחקים.En: The cousins, uncles, and nieces gathered around mismatched tables and chairs in the large living room, with a pile of games in the center.He: ריח הפרחים מהגינה שבחוץ נכנס לחדר והביא איתו אווירה חגיגית.En: The scent of flowers from the garden outside entered the room, bringing with it a festive atmosphere.He: איתן התהלך בין בני המשפחה כשידיו מלאות בצלחות עם מאכלים וקינוחים.En: Eitan walked among the family members with his hands full of plates with dishes and desserts.He: הוא תמיד היה זה שמרגיע את הרוחות ומעורר את הצחוק.En: He was always the one to calm everyone down and evoke laughter.He: הפעם, תפקידו היה חשוב במיוחד.En: This time, his role was particularly important.He: הוא רצה לוודא שהכל יתנהל בשלום.En: He wanted to ensure that everything would proceed peacefully.He: "מה נראה לכם, נתחיל לשחק ב'חארידות'?En: "What do you think, should we start playing 'Charidas'?"He: " שאל איתן עם חיוך רחב, מקווה שזה יעזור לשבור את הקרח שמתח ביקור המשפחה.En: Eitan asked with a wide smile, hoping it would help break the ice brought on by the family visit.He: "כולנו צריכים קצת צחוק וקצת התרגשות, נכון?En: "We all need a bit of laughter and some excitement, right?"He: "התשובה הייתה חיובית ביותר.En: The answer was very positive.He: כולם התרגשו והתאספו סביבו.En: Everyone got excited and gathered around him.He: רק יעל, בת דודו של איתן, התכוונה להילחם בכל כוחה.En: Only Yael, Eitan's cousin, intended to fight with all her might.He: היא תמיד רצתה להוכיח לכל מי שמסביבה שהיא לא רק "הבת של מישהו", אלא גם מוכשרת בעצמה.En: She always wanted to prove to everyone around her that she wasn't just "someone's daughter," but also talented in her own right.He: איתן, שחשש להתנגשות, הבין שעליו לשנות את הכללים כדי להוריד את המתח.En: Eitan, fearing a clash, understood that he needed to change the rules to reduce the tension.He: "אולי נשנה מעט את המשחק?En: "Maybe we should change the game a bit?"He: ", הציע בקול מרגיע, "נעשה את זה יותר כמו עבודת צוות.En: he suggested in a calming voice, "Let's make it more like a team effort."He: "יעל, שחששה להביך את עצמה, החליטה להזמין את איתן להיות חלק מהקבוצה שלה.En: Yael, afraid to embarrass herself, decided to invite Eitan to be part of her team.He: היא קיוותה שהזויגותו תעזור לה להביא את הניצחון.En: She hoped that their partnership would help her achieve victory.He: המשחק התחיל בקול צחוק, אבל במהרה הקצב התגבר והתכנים הובלו למקומות חדשים ולא צפויים.En: The game started with laughter, but quickly the pace increased and the contents led to new and unexpected places.He: בעקבות מחוות מוגזמות מדי, פרץ ויכוח קטן.En: Due to some overly exaggerated gestures, a small argument erupted.He: כולם לפתע נעצרו ושקט עטף את החדר.En: Suddenly, everyone stopped and silence enveloped the room.He: איתן, שהיה עמוד האמצעי של המשחק, הביט ביעל וראה את פניה המתוסכלות.En: Eitan, who was the central pillar of the game, looked at Yael and saw her frustrated face.He: הוא לקח את המצב לידיים.En: He took the situation into his hands.He: אותנטי וצוחק, הוא התחיל לשחק במין חיקוי, שהיה צריך להציג מצב שבו הניצחון פחות חשוב מהכיף.En: Authentic and laughing, he started to play in a sort of mimicry, which was meant to show that winning was less important than having fun.He: הוא התחיל למחוק את הדאגות עם מחוות שנראו כמו קרנף רוקד.En: He began erasing worries with gestures that resembled a dancing rhinoceros.He: צחוק גדול פרץ במקום והפך חזק יותר מרגע לרגע.En: A big laugh erupted and grew stronger by the moment.He: בני המשפחה, שקודם היו כועסים, הבינו בזכות איתן שיעל ראויה להכרה ולא רק בזכות הניצחון.En: The family members, who were previously upset, understood thanks to Eitan that Yael deserved recognition not just for winning.He: גם יעל הרגישה הקלה ולמדה שהנאה חשובה מניצחון.En: Yael also felt relieved and learned that enjoyment is more important than victory.He: המשפחה סיימה את המפגש באווירה קלילה ונעימה, עם הרבה צחוק וכיבוד טעים.En: The family ended the gathering in a light and pleasant atmosphere, with lots of laughter and tasty refreshments.He: הכל בזכות השחרור וההומור ששדרה איתן והלמידה של יעל שהעיקר הוא הכיף.En: All thanks to the release and humor that Eitan conveyed and Yael's learning that the main thing is the fun.He: בסופו של דבר, כולם היו שמחים שהגיעו לבית הכפרי לחגוג ביחד.En: In the end, everyone was glad they came to the country house to celebrate together. Vocabulary Words:spacious: רחב ידייםbreeze: רוחgathered: התקבצהblooming: פריחהmismatched: חסרי התאמהscent: ריחatmosphere: אווירהproceed: יתנהלexcitement: התרגשותensure: לוודאgathered: התאספוintended: התכוונהprove: להוכיחclash: התנגשותtension: מתחpartnership: הזויגותוunexpected: לא צפוייםexaggerated: מוגזמותargument: ויכוחenveloped: עטףpillar: עמודfrustrated: מתוסכלותauthentic: אותנטיmimicry: חיקויresembled: נראוrecognition: הכרהrelease: השחרורhumor: ההומורrefreshments: כיבודconveyed: שדרהBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Finding Belonging: A Qingming Festival Revelation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-04-26-22-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 春天来了，明亮的阳光洒在院子里。En: Spring arrived, and the bright sunlight sprinkled over the courtyard.Zh: 梅站在庭院的角落，心中感到一丝不安。En: Mei stood in a corner of the courtyard, feeling a bit uneasy.Zh: 今天是清明节，家族聚会如期而至。En: Today was Qingming Festival, and the family gathering was taking place as usual.Zh: 大人们围坐在桌旁，激烈地讨论着什么，小孩子们在院子里追逐打闹。En: The adults sat around the table, fervently discussing something, while the children chased one another around the courtyard.Zh: 梅的心却好像在别处，她总觉得自己和这个家族有些格格不入。En: However, Mei felt like her mind was elsewhere, always sensing she didn't quite belong to this family.Zh: 蓬，是梅的一个远房亲戚。En: Peng was a distant relative of Mei.Zh: 他对家族历史很有兴趣，总是试图把各种线索理清。En: He was very interested in the family's history and always tried to piece together various clues.Zh: 他在一边，翻看着几本旧相册，神情专注。En: He sat on one side, flipping through some old photo albums with a focused expression.Zh: 梅对他感到些许好奇，蓬似乎和自己一样，也有种不属于这里的感觉。En: Mei felt a bit curious about him; Peng seemed, like her, to have a feeling of not quite fitting in.Zh: 就在这时候，笑，梅的表弟，开始施展他的“恶作剧天赋”。En: At that moment, Xiao, Mei's cousin, began to display his "mischievous talents."Zh: 在清明节的祭奠中，他常搞些小动作，使得场面一片混乱。En: During the Qingming Festival ceremony, he often played small pranks, causing chaos.Zh: 梅叹了口气，她觉得这样的喧闹只会让她更没有归属感。En: Mei sighed; she felt that such clamor only deepened her sense of disconnection.Zh: 然而，梅不愿放弃她对家族的追寻。En: However, Mei didn't want to give up her pursuit of family understanding.Zh: 她走过去，轻轻问蓬：“我能帮你吗？En: She approached Peng and gently asked, "Can I help you?"Zh: ”蓬抬头，温暖地微笑：“当然可以。En: Peng looked up and smiled warmly, "Of course.Zh: 一起来整理家族树吧。En: Let's organize the family tree together."Zh: ”这是梅第一次这么接近了解自己的家族。En: This was the first time Mei felt so close to understanding her family.Zh: 伴着微风，他们在那里翻找祖先的故事、老照片，发现了一些隐藏多年的秘密。En: Accompanied by the gentle breeze, they searched through ancestral stories and old photographs, uncovering secrets hidden for years.Zh: 原来，他们的祖辈曾是很要好的朋友，甚至在一场家族纷争中互相帮助过。En: It turned out that their ancestors had been very good friends, even helping each other during a family dispute.Zh: 这一发现让梅和蓬都感到惊喜。En: This discovery delighted both Mei and Peng.Zh: 清明的仪式在梅花树下继续，带着香火的味道与初春的泥土味融合在一起。En: The Qingming ceremony continued under the apricot blossom tree, with the scent of incense blending with the early spring earth.Zh: 就在大人们再一次开始小争吵时，梅和蓬对视了一眼，默契地继续着他们的研究。En: Just as the adults began to argue again, Mei and Peng exchanged a glance and tacitly continued their research.Zh: 忽然，他们的手碰到了一起，那个瞬间，梅心中那层隔阂悄然消散。En: Suddenly, their hands brushed against each other, and in that moment, the barrier in Mei's heart quietly dissolved.Zh: 晚上，梅和蓬漫步在安静的庭院。En: In the evening, Mei and Peng strolled through the quiet courtyard.Zh: 梅终于感到一种久违的轻松，她说道：“谢谢你，蓬。En: Mei finally felt a long-lost ease and said, "Thank you, Peng.Zh: 我从未感觉自己如此接近这个家族。En: I've never felt so connected to this family before."Zh: ”蓬笑了：“我也是。En: Peng smiled, "Me too.Zh: 或许，我俩都找到了属于自己的位置。En: Perhaps we both found our place."Zh: ”在春夜的微风中，梅不再是那个孤单的旁观者。En: In the breeze of the spring night, Mei was no longer the lonely bystander.Zh: 在家族的喧闹之外，她和蓬找到了属于自己的宁静与联系。En: Outside the family's clamor, she and Peng found their own peace and connection.Zh: 在那个清明的晚上，他们的不仅是家族的秘密，还有心与心的碰撞。En: On that Qingming night, they discovered not only family secrets but also a connection of the hearts.Zh: 梅发现了归属感，而那也许是她最珍贵的清明节礼物。En: Mei found a sense of belonging, which may have been her most precious Qingming Festival gift. Vocabulary Words:uneasy: 不安fervently: 激烈地clues: 线索focused: 专注mischievous: 恶作剧pranks: 小动作chaos: 混乱disconnection: 格格不入ancestors: 祖先uncovering: 发现tacitly: 默契地glance: 对视barrier: 隔阂courtyard: 庭院scent: 味道incense: 香火bystander: 旁观者belonging: 归属感pursuit: 追寻organize: 整理dispute: 纷争strolled: 漫步distant relative: 远房亲戚courtyard: 院子photographs: 照片secrets: 秘密apricot blossom: 梅花collide: 碰撞reconciliation: 联系ceremony: 祭奠

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Sibling Shadows: Finding Light Beyond Rivalry Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-04-26-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Det var en varm vårdag i den lille kystbyen der Eirik og Sunniva vokste opp.En: It was a warm spring day in the small coastal town where Eirik and Sunniva grew up.No: Solen skinnet gjennom de blomstrende trærne, og fuglene kvitret i takt med den milde vinden.En: The sun shone through the blooming trees, and the birds chirped in time with the gentle breeze.No: Inne i den lille, men koselige stuen til foreldrene deres, samlet familien seg.En: Inside the small but cozy living room of their parents' house, the family gathered.No: Stuen var fylt med duften av nybakt brød og forventningene fra en tid med gjenforening.En: The room was filled with the scent of freshly baked bread and the anticipation of a time of reunion.No: Eirik satt i hjørnet, ved siden av den store bokhyllen som var fylt med barndomsminner.En: Eirik sat in the corner, next to the large bookshelf filled with childhood memories.No: Han så rundt seg, på bildene av Sunniva som smilte fra menyer i viktige aviser, på hennes diplom som hang stolt ved siden av TV-en.En: He looked around at the pictures of Sunniva smiling from menus in important newspapers, at her diploma hanging proudly next to the TV.No: Eirik kjente stinget av sammenligning stikke i brystet.En: Eirik felt a pang of comparison sting in his chest.No: Sunniva kom inn i rommet, og blikket deres møttes kort.En: Sunniva entered the room, and their eyes met briefly.No: Hun er alltid så selvsikker, tenkte Eirik.En: She's always so confident, thought Eirik.No: Han funderte på hvordan han kunne si det som stadig gnagde i ham.En: He pondered how he could express what was constantly gnawing at him.No: Middagen ble servert, og alle begynte å prate.En: Dinner was served, and everyone began to chat.No: Disse familiemiddagene var ofte fylt med latter, men denne gangen kjente Eirik på en voksende tyngde av ting som var usagt.En: These family dinners were often filled with laughter, but this time Eirik felt a growing weight of unspoken things.No: Han visste at det var på tide nå.En: He knew it was time now.No: "Kan jeg snakke med deg, Sunniva?En: "Can I talk to you, Sunniva?"No: " spurte Eirik plutselig.En: Eirik suddenly asked.No: Det ble stille rundt bordet, og alle øyne vendte seg mot ham.En: It went silent around the table, and all eyes turned to him.No: Sunniva rynket pannen, tydelig overrasket, men nikket.En: Sunniva furrowed her brow, clearly surprised, but nodded.No: De flyttet seg til hjørnet av rommet der musikken fra radioen dempet resten av samtalene.En: They moved to the corner of the room where the music from the radio softened the rest of the conversations.No: "Jeg føler noen ganger at ingenting jeg gjør er bra nok," begynte Eirik, stemmen skjelvende, men med en resolutt klang.En: "Sometimes I feel like nothing I do is good enough," Eirik began, his voice shaky but with a resolute tone.No: "Alle snakker alltid om hvor fantastisk du er.En: "Everyone always talks about how amazing you are.No: Jeg føler meg bare som skyggen din.En: I just feel like your shadow."No: "Sunniva så på broren sin med store, runde øyne.En: Sunniva looked at her brother with big, round eyes.No: Hun visste ikke hvordan hun skulle svare med en gang.En: She didn't know how to respond immediately.No: Hun hadde aldri forstått hvor mye hennes suksess hadde påvirket ham negativt.En: She had never understood how much her success had negatively impacted him.No: "Jeg visste ikke, Eirik," sa Sunniva rolig etter en pause, og la hånden på skulderen hans.En: "I didn't know, Eirik," Sunniva said calmly after a pause, placing a hand on his shoulder.No: "Jeg har alltid vært så stolt av deg.En: "I've always been so proud of you.No: Du er så dyktig på dine egne måter.En: You are so talented in your own ways."No: "Ordene hennes traff Eirik som en stikkende, men velkommen, bris av erkjennelse.En: Her words hit Eirik like a stinging, but welcome, breeze of recognition.No: Han så på Sunniva, så alvorlig og sannferdig, og han oppdaget noe nytt i øynene hennes.En: He looked at Sunniva, so serious and truthful, and he discovered something new in her eyes.No: En vilje til å forstå, og et ønske om noe mer fra dem begge.En: A willingness to understand, and a wish for something more from both of them.No: De to søsknene stod der, lenge nok til at lydene fra resten av familien bare var en fjern bakgrunnssus.En: The two siblings stood there long enough for the sounds from the rest of the family to become just a distant background hum.No: "Kan vi starte på nytt?En: "Can we start over?"No: " spurte Sunniva forsiktig.En: Sunniva asked gently.No: Eirik nikket.En: Eirik nodded.No: "Ja, jeg vil det," svarte han, følelsen av lettelse fylte ham.En: "Yes, I want that," he replied, the feeling of relief filling him.No: De delte et varmt øyeblikk, et enkelt, men betydningsfullt øyeblikk.En: They shared a warm moment, a simple yet meaningful moment.No: En klem, en ny begynnelse.En: A hug, a new beginning.No: Fra det punktet visste de begge at ting ville være annerledes.En: From that point, they both knew that things would be different.No: Ikke perfekt, men bedre.En: Not perfect, but better.No: De begge forlot stuen med hjertene litt lettere, og fremtiden åpen foran dem som en vårdag med lovende solskinn.En: They both left the living room with hearts a little lighter, and the future open before them like a spring day with promising sunshine. Vocabulary Words:blooming: blomstrendechirped: kvitretcozy: koseligeanticipation: forventningenereunion: gjenforeningpung: stingetgnawing: gnagdefurrowed: rynketbrow: pannenshaky: skjelvenderesolute: resoluttsting: stikkeconfident: selvsikkerunspoken: usagtcomparison: sammenligningshadow: skyggenproudly: stoltwelcoming: velkommenrecognition: erkjennelsewill: viljeunderstanding: forståmeaningful: betydningsfulltrelief: lettelsefurrowed: rynketbroadcast: bakgrunnssusnod: nikkettalented: dyktigdiploma: diplomsting: stikkesurprise: overrasket

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Journey to Mend: Sibling Bonds on the Budapest Express Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-04-26-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A vonat lassan gördült ki a Keleti pályaudvarról.En: The train slowly rolled out of the Keleti pályaudvar.Hu: Kora tavaszi napsütés világította meg a vagonokat, ahol László és Zsófia helyet foglaltak.En: Early spring sunshine illuminated the cars, where László and Zsófia had taken their seats.Hu: Mellette halkan zúgott az utastér tele emberekkel, akik beszélgettek vagy csendben utaztak a sajt úti céljaik felé.En: Beside them, the passenger area hummed quietly, filled with people who were either conversing or traveling in silence toward their own destinations.Hu: László a könyve mögé rejtőzött, próbálva elkerülni a beszélgetést, amit tudta, hogy Zsófia el akar indítani.En: László hid behind his book, trying to avoid the conversation he knew Zsófia wanted to initiate.Hu: Középkorú férfi volt, aki a családi kötelességektől elfáradtan rejtette érzéseit gúny és szarkazmus mögé.En: He was a middle-aged man who, weary from family obligations, hid his feelings behind sarcasm and mockery.Hu: Zsófia, a nála fiatalabb húga, a vonat ablakán bámult kifelé a zöldellő mezőkre.En: Zsófia, his younger sister, gazed out the train window at the verdant fields.Hu: Ő mindig optimistán próbált tekinteni az élet dolgaira, bár mostanában nehezen tudta összeegyeztetni a családi kapcsolatokat a saját vágyával, hogy békét teremtsen.En: She always tried to view life optimistically, although lately, she found it difficult to reconcile family relationships with her own desire for peace.Hu: „Jó lenne most a Balatonra menni” – mondta Zsófia halkan, inkább magának, mint Lászlónak.En: "It would be nice to go to Balaton now," Zsófia said softly, more to herself than to László.Hu: De a fivére hallotta.En: But her brother heard.Hu: „Ahogy mondod” – válaszolta László egy rövid nevetéssel, ami inkább fáradt volt, mint vidám.En: "As you say," replied László with a short laugh that was more tired than cheerful.Hu: A vonat nyugodt ütemben haladt, de hirtelen megállt egy kis vasútállomásnál valahol a határ közelében.En: The train moved at a calm pace but suddenly stopped at a small train station somewhere near the border.Hu: Az utasok morogni kezdtek, türelmetlenül várták a további utasításokat.En: The passengers began to grumble, impatiently awaiting further instructions.Hu: „Laci, nem gondolod, hogy ideje lenne túllépni a múlton?En: "Laci, don't you think it's time to move beyond the past?"Hu: ” – Zsófia kérdezősködő hangja váratlanul halk volt, mégis határozottan.En: Zsófia's questioning voice was unexpectedly soft, yet firm.Hu: László sóhajtott, majd letette a könyvet.En: László sighed and then put down his book.Hu: Nézett Zsófia felé, aki visszapillantott rá, reménykedve.En: He looked at Zsófia, who looked back at him, hopeful.Hu: „Nem mindig ilyen egyszerű” – mondta László kissé megadón.En: "It's not always that simple," said László somewhat resignedly.Hu: „Te is tudod, mennyi minden történt.En: "You know how much has happened."Hu: ”„Tudom” – ismerte el Zsófia.En: "I know," Zsófia acknowledged.Hu: „De számomra fontos vagy.En: "But you are important to me.Hu: Nem akarom, hogy ez eltávolítson minket egymástól.En: I don't want this to drive us apart."Hu: ”Ez a mondat meglepte Lászlót.En: This statement surprised László.Hu: Elgondolkodva bólintott.En: He nodded thoughtfully.Hu: Soha nem hallotta még ilyen őszintén beszélni a húgát, és ez jelentett számára valamit.En: He had never heard his sister speak so honestly, and it meant something to him.Hu: Az ablakon át kifelé nézett, majd visszafordult Zsófia felé.En: He looked out the window, then turned back to Zsófia.Hu: „Jól van, igyekszem.En: "Alright, I'll try.Hu: De te is próbálj megérteni engem” – mondta végül.En: But you should also try to understand me," he finally said.Hu: A vonat újra mozgásba lendült, mintha csak várta volna, hogy a két testvér között elinduljon valami.En: The train started moving again, as if it had just been waiting for something to begin between the two siblings.Hu: Zsófia mosolygott, belül enyhülést érzett.En: Zsófia smiled, feeling relief inside.Hu: Tudta, hogy a kapcsolata Lászlóval lassan javulni fog, ha mindketten így akarják.En: She knew her relationship with László would slowly improve if they both wanted it that way.Hu: És ahogy a vonat közeledett Bécs felé, a tavaszi nap még erősebben ragyogott, új kezdetet ígérve a zöldellő tájak felett.En: And as the train approached Bécs, the spring sun shone even brighter, promising a new beginning over the green landscapes.Hu: A testvérek pedig, bár még kezdetleges megértéssel, de egymás mellett ültek, közösen nézve egy új fejezet elé.En: The siblings, though still with a tentative understanding, sat next to each other, looking towards a new chapter together. Vocabulary Words:illuminated: világítottapassenger area: utastérhummed: zúgottconversing: beszélgettekweary: elfáradtanobligations: kötelességeksarcasm: gúnymockery: szarkazmusverdant: zöldellőoptimistically: optimistánreconcile: összeegyeztetnigrumble: morogniimpatiently: türelmetlenülresignedly: megadónnodded: bólintotttentative: kezdetlegesilluminated: világítottasoftly: halkanunexpectedly: váratlanulfirm: határozottanacknowledged: ismerte elchapter: fejezetinitiate: indítaniapproached: közeledettspring sunshine: tavaszi napsütéschapter: fejezetobligations: kötelességekacknowledge: ismerte elresignedly: megadóntentative: kezdetleges

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Unraveling Family Tensions: An Unexpected Bond Forms Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-04-26-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: I et lille parcelhus i forstaden, en smule slidt af tidens forløb, samles familien omkring det lange spisebord.En: In a small suburban house, a bit worn by the passage of time, the family gathers around the long dining table.Da: Det er forår udenfor.En: It is spring outside.Da: Friske knopper kigger frem på buskene, og en let brise bærer duften af nyklippet græs ind gennem de halvt åbne vinduer.En: Fresh buds peek out on the bushes, and a gentle breeze carries the scent of freshly cut grass through the half-open windows.Da: Men indenfor er stemningen alt andet end let.En: But inside, the atmosphere is anything but light.Da: Nikolaj sidder stille ved bordets ende.En: Nikolaj sits quietly at the end of the table.Da: Han er der for sin bror, som han ikke har set længe.En: He is there for his brother, whom he hasn't seen in a long time.Da: Spændingerne rammer ham allerede som bølger af ubehag.En: The tension already hits him like waves of discomfort.Da: Freja, derimod, går beslutsomt rundt og prøver at lette stemningen.En: Freja, on the other hand, moves around decisively, trying to lighten the mood.Da: Hun er en del af familien gennem sin kusine og har hurtigt bemærket Nikolajs tilbagetrukkenhed.En: She is part of the family through her cousin and has quickly noticed Nikolaj's withdrawal.Da: Hun sætter sig ved siden af ham, med et varmt smil på læben.En: She sits next to him with a warm smile on her face.Da: "Hej, Nikolaj.En: "Hi, Nikolaj.Da: Hvordan har du det?"En: How are you?"Da: spørger hun venligt.En: she asks kindly.Da: Nikolaj tøver, ser på hende og svarer med et halvhjertet smil, "Hej, Freja.En: Nikolaj hesitates, looks at her, and replies with a half-hearted smile, "Hi, Freja.Da: Jeg klarer mig."En: I'm managing."Da: Han ser ned, undgår øjenkontakt.En: He looks down, avoiding eye contact.Da: Han ønsker blot at undgå konfrontationerne, der ofte opstår til disse sammenkomster.En: He just wants to avoid the confrontations that often arise at these gatherings.Da: Familien skændes højlydt om de små ting.En: The family argues loudly over small things.Da: Nogen nævner den store ovale arvemaling, som få kunne enes om, hvorefter stemmerne hæves.En: Someone mentions the large oval heirloom painting, which few could agree on, and then voices are raised.Da: Midt i det ophedede øjeblik rejser Nikolajs bror sig for at forlade rummet, træt af de bitre bemærkninger.En: In the middle of the heated moment, Nikolaj's brother stands up to leave the room, tired of the bitter remarks.Da: "Hold nu op!"En: "Stop it!"Da: bryder Nikolaj pludselig ud, hans stemme højere end beregnet.En: Nikolaj suddenly bursts out, his voice louder than intended.Da: Alle stopper op, og rummet fyldes med stilhed.En: Everyone stops, and the room is filled with silence.Da: Nikolajs mod til at forsvare sin bror overrasker både Freja og ham selv.En: Nikolaj's courage to defend his brother surprises both Freja and himself.Da: Øjnene falder på ham, og han må skjule sin overraskelse over sin egen handling.En: Eyes fall on him, and he must hide his surprise at his own action.Da: Efter måltidet og de fælles anstrengelser for at genoprette noget, der minder om harmoni, sniger Nikolaj og Freja sig udenfor i den kølige forårsaftenluft.En: After the meal and the joint efforts to restore something resembling harmony, Nikolaj and Freja sneak outside into the cool spring evening air.Da: De sidder på trappetrinnet.En: They sit on the steps.Da: Mørket samler sig stille omkring dem.En: Darkness quietly gathers around them.Da: "Det var en overraskelse," siger Freja, med et smil som går helt til øjnene.En: "That was a surprise," says Freja, with a smile that reaches her eyes.Da: Nikolaj trækker på skuldrene og griner lavmælt, "Jeg vidste ikke, jeg havde det i mig."En: Nikolaj shrugs and laughs softly, "I didn't know I had it in me."Da: Han ser op mod himlen, hvor stjernerne begynder at titte frem.En: He looks up at the sky, where stars begin to peek through.Da: "Men tak, fordi du kom hen til mig."En: "But thank you for coming over to me."Da: Freja nikker og rækker ham en flaske vand, "Jeg kunne mærke, du havde brug for en pause fra alt det dér."En: Freja nods and hands him a bottle of water, "I could sense you needed a break from all that."Da: De taler længe og deler stille historier om deres liv og drømme.En: They talk for a long time and share quiet stories about their lives and dreams.Da: De indser, at de har mere tilfælles, end de først antog.En: They realize they have more in common than they first assumed.Da: Da de rejser sig for at gå ind igen, føler Nikolaj sig lettere.En: As they get up to go back inside, Nikolaj feels lighter.Da: Han ved nu, at ikke alle konflikter behøver at være så vanskelige, og at han kan finde støtte hos nye venner.En: He now knows that not all conflicts need to be so difficult and that he can find support in new friends.Da: Freja opdager, at hendes evne til at skabe ro kan føre til betydningsfulde forbindelser.En: Freja discovers that her ability to create calm can lead to meaningful connections.Da: Imens de vender tilbage til den nu roligere stue, har de begge en følelse af ny begyndelse.En: As they return to the now calmer living room, they both have a sense of a new beginning. Vocabulary Words:suburban: forstadenworn: slidtpassage: forløbbreeze: brisescent: duftenhalf-open: halvt åbnelighten: lettewithdrawal: tilbagetrukkenhedhesitates: tøveravoid: undgåconfrontations: konfrontationernegatherings: sammenkomsterheirloom: arvemalingraises: hævesremarks: bemærkningercourage: modsurprises: overraskerharmony: harmonisneak: snigercool: køligesurprise: overraskelseshrugs: trækker på skuldrenesoftly: lavmæltlurking: snigendesense: følelsemeaningful: betydningsfuldeconnections: forbindelsercalm: roresuming: genoprettediffuse: sprede

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Spring's New Beginnings: Siblings Unravel an Heirloom Burden Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-04-26-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Al café a Barcelona, la primavera omplia l'aire amb una fresca dolçor.En: At the café in Barcelona, the spring filled the air with a fresh sweetness.Ca: Les taules estaven plenes de turistes i locals, la conversa animada barrejant-se amb el so de les culleretes removent les tasses.En: The tables were filled with tourists and locals, lively conversation mingling with the sound of spoons stirring cups.Ca: Marc, Anna i Lluc estaven reunits a una taula al fons, una illa de caos entre la multitud.En: Marc, Anna, and Lluc were gathered at a table in the back, an island of chaos amid the crowd.Ca: Marc va observar els seus germans.En: Marc observed his siblings.Ca: Ell sempre havia estat el germà responsable.En: He had always been the responsible brother.Ca: Fins i tot ara, mentre parlaven de l'herència, ell sentia el pes de les expectatives familiars.En: Even now, while they talked about the inheritance, he felt the weight of family expectations.Ca: Anna, asseguda entre ell i Lluc, intentava com sempre mantenir la pau.En: Anna, sitting between him and Lluc, tried as always to keep the peace.Ca: Però ell sabia que ella tenia les seves pròpies ambicions.En: But he knew she had her own ambitions.Ca: Lluc feia veure que no li importava res, però Marc veia l'anhel de aprovació als seus ulls.En: Lluc pretended not to care about anything, but Marc saw the desire for approval in his eyes.Ca: El tema de l'herència havia tret a la llum velles tensions.En: The topic of the inheritance had brought old tensions to light.Ca: Lluc volia vendre tot i començar de nou.En: Lluc wanted to sell everything and start anew.Ca: Anna proposava invertir en una petita fonda familiar.En: Anna proposed investing in a small family inn.Ca: Marc, en canvi, mai no volia parlar d'això.En: Marc, on the other hand, never wanted to talk about it.Ca: Ell només volia ser lliure, més enllà dels deures familiars.En: He just wanted to be free, beyond family duties.Ca: Per ell, l'herència era una altra cadena.En: For him, the inheritance was another chain.Ca: "Per què no podem, simplement, decidir el que realment volem tots?", va dir Marc finalment, la ràbia acumulada tremolant a la seva veu.En: "Why can't we just decide what we all truly want?" said Marc finally, his accumulated anger trembling in his voice.Ca: "He de poder viure la meva vida sense aquest pes."En: "I should be able to live my life without this weight."Ca: "Però som una família, Marc," va dir Anna amb suavitat.En: "But we are a family, Marc," said Anna softly.Ca: "Hem de fer-ho plegats."En: "We have to do it together."Ca: "Sí, però sempre sóc jo el que ha d'arrossegar aquesta càrrega," va replicar Marc.En: "Yes, but it's always me who has to carry this burden," Marc replied.Ca: "Jo també vull viure la meva vida."En: "I want to live my life too."Ca: Hi va haver un moment de silenci.En: There was a moment of silence.Ca: El soroll del café encara retombava al seu voltant, però ells estaven en un altre món.En: The noise of the café still echoed around them, but they were in another world.Ca: "Potser tens raó," va admetre Lluc.En: "Maybe you're right," admitted Lluc.Ca: "Mai ens ho hem plantejat des del teu punt de vista."En: "We've never considered it from your point of view."Ca: "Ens hem de recolzar, no pressionar," va afegir Anna, veient la sinceritat a la cara de Marc.En: "We need to support each other, not pressure," added Anna, seeing the sincerity on Marc's face.Ca: Finalment, tots van estar d'acord.En: Finally, they all agreed.Ca: L'important era entendre's i respectar-se mútuament.En: The important thing was to understand and respect each other.Ca: Aquella tarda, envoltats del brogit del cafè, van començar a construir una nova comprensió.En: That afternoon, surrounded by the bustle of the café, they began to build a new understanding.Ca: Marc va sortir del café amb una lleugera sensació de llibertat.En: Marc left the café with a light feeling of freedom.Ca: Els seus germans sabien ara que ell tenia els seus somnis, i començarien a acceptar-los.En: His siblings now knew that he had his own dreams, and they would begin to accept them.Ca: La primavera portava noves oportunitats, i Marc estava preparat per aprofitar-les amb tot el cor.En: The spring brought new opportunities, and Marc was ready to seize them with all his heart. Vocabulary Words:the spring: la primaverathe sweetness: la dolçorthe crowd: la multitudthe siblings: els germansthe heritage: l'herènciathe burden: la càrregathe chaos: el caosto seize: aprofitarthe sound: el sothe opportunity: l'oportunitatthe inheritance: l'herènciathe spoon: la culleretato mingle: barrejar-seresponsible: responsablethe ambition: l'ambicióthe desire: l'anhelto pretend: fer veureto propose: proposarto invest: invertirthe tension: la tensióto tremble: tremolarto pressure: pressionarmutually: mútuamentthe approval: l'aprovacióto support: recolzarthe silence: el silencithe sincerity: la sinceritatthe peace: la pauto admit: admetreto respect: respectar