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Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Autumn at the Van Gogh: A Journey of Passion and Compromise Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-09-19-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De herfstbladeren dwarrelden als kleine schilderijen door de lucht voor het Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam.En: The autumn leaves danced like little paintings through the air in front of the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam.Nl: Binnenin het museum was de sfeer rustig en plechtig.En: Inside the museum, the atmosphere was calm and solemn.Nl: Bezoekers liepen zachtjes door de zalen, bewonderend naar de meesterwerken van Van Gogh.En: Visitors walked quietly through the halls, admiring Van Gogh's masterpieces.Nl: Bram en Floor stonden midden in de grote expositieruimte.En: Bram and Floor stood in the middle of the large exhibition room.Nl: Bram keek strak naar zijn papieren, vol met aantekeningen en plannen.En: Bram was focused on his papers, filled with notes and plans.Nl: Hij wilde de perfecte tentoonstelling maken.En: He wanted to create the perfect exhibition.Nl: Van Gogh verdiende niets minder.En: Van Gogh deserved nothing less.Nl: Zijn passie voor impressionisme was duidelijk, maar soms werkte het tegen hem.En: His passion for impressionism was clear, but sometimes it worked against him.Nl: Zijn drang naar perfectie zorgde voor vertragingen.En: His drive for perfection caused delays.Nl: "We hebben meer tijd nodig," mompelde Bram terwijl hij nog een schilderij verplaatste.En: "We need more time," murmured Bram as he moved another painting.Nl: Floor stond naast hem, handen in haar zakken.En: Floor stood next to him, hands in her pockets.Nl: Ze had een heldere blik.En: She had a clear expression.Nl: Ze was pragmatisch en dacht aan de deadline.En: She was pragmatic and thought of the deadline.Nl: "Bram, we moeten vooruit.En: "Bram, we need to move forward.Nl: De tentoonstelling kan niet uitgesteld worden.En: The exhibition can't be postponed.Nl: Bezoekers wachten," zei ze vastbesloten.En: Visitors are waiting," she said decisively.Nl: Hun verschillen zorgden voor spanning.En: Their differences caused tension.Nl: Soms voelde Floor zich overschaduwd door Brams expertise.En: Sometimes Floor felt overshadowed by Bram's expertise.Nl: Maar ze wist dat er geen tijd meer was.En: But she knew there was no more time.Nl: Ze wilde gewoon dat de tentoonstelling op tijd zou openen.En: She just wanted the exhibition to open on time.Nl: Na veel discussie besloot Bram om Floor te vertrouwen.En: After much discussion, Bram decided to trust Floor.Nl: Hij liet ruimte voor haar ideeën.En: He made room for her ideas.Nl: Hij gaf toe dat hij niet alles perfect kon maken.En: He admitted that he couldn't make everything perfect.Nl: De herfst bracht niet alleen regen maar ook nieuwe inzichten.En: Autumn brought not only rain but also new insights.Nl: Vlak voor de opening maakte Floor een laatste verandering.En: Right before the opening, Floor made one last change.Nl: Ze verschuifde een schilderij naar een centrale plek.En: She moved a painting to a central spot.Nl: Bram verzette zich eerst.En: Bram resisted at first.Nl: "Waarom daar?"En: "Why there?"Nl: vroeg hij geërgerd.En: he asked, annoyed.Nl: Maar Floor stond stevig.En: But Floor stood firm.Nl: "Vertrouw me," zei ze met een glimlach.En: "Trust me," she said with a smile.Nl: Toen de deuren opengingen, stroomden bezoekers binnen.En: When the doors opened, visitors poured in.Nl: De tentoonstelling was een groot succes.En: The exhibition was a great success.Nl: Het schilderij van Van Gogh, nu verplaatst, trok alle aandacht.En: The Van Gogh painting, now relocated, drew all the attention.Nl: De bezoekers waren enthousiast.En: The visitors were enthusiastic.Nl: De recensie in de krant was lovend.En: The review in the newspaper was glowing.Nl: Bram keek naar Floor.En: Bram looked at Floor.Nl: "Je had gelijk," gaf hij toe.En: "You were right," he admitted.Nl: Hij begreep nu de waarde van flexibiliteit en samenwerking.En: He now understood the value of flexibility and collaboration.Nl: Floor straalde van trots.En: Floor beamed with pride.Nl: Ze had geleerd dat haar instincten goed waren.En: She had learned that her instincts were good.Nl: Het herfstig landschap buiten leek glanzend door hun gedeelde succes.En: The autumnal landscape outside seemed to shine through their shared success.Nl: De spanning tussen hen verminderde.En: The tension between them eased.Nl: De tentoonstelling eerde Van Gogh zoals ze beiden altijd hadden gewild.En: The exhibition honored Van Gogh as they both always wanted.Nl: Samen.En: Together. Vocabulary Words:autumnal: herfstigdanced: dwarreldensolemn: plechtigmasterpieces: meesterwerkenexhibition: tentoonstellingadmiring: bewonderendpassion: passieimpressionism: impressionismedelays: vertragingenmurmured: mompeldepragmatic: pragmatischpostponed: uitgestelddecisively: vastbeslotentension: spanningovershadowed: overschaduwdadmitted: gaf toecollaboration: samenwerkingbeamed: straaldeinsights: inzichtenresisted: verzetteannoyed: geërgerdenthusiastic: enthousiastglowing: lovendflexibility: flexibiliteitshone: glanzenddeadline: deadlinecentral: centraleinstincts: instinctenshared: gedeeldefirm: stevig

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Tech Challenges and Team Triumph: A Rosh Hashanah Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-09-19-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: עיר ההייטק הייתה מלאה באנשים פעילים, מזוודים בלפטופים, שעושים את דרכם בעקבים מהירים לכל פינה.En: The city of high-tech was bustling with active people, equipped with laptops, making their way swiftly in all directions.He: משרדים עם זכוכיות מבריקות הציגו את הנוף של העיר, ואילו בחוץ, כבר החלו קישוטי ראש השנה להתנופף ברוח הסתיו הקרירה.En: Offices with shiny glass showcased the city's view, while outside, Rosh Hashanah decorations started fluttering in the cool autumn breeze.He: עמית, מתכנת זוטר ונחוש, התאמץ לעמוד באתגרים בעבודה ובעודו חושב על משפחתו שמחכה לו בבית לערב החג.En: Amit, a determined junior programmer, was striving to meet the challenges at work while thinking about his family waiting for him at home for the holiday evening.He: הבוקר, כשנכנס למשרד, ידו התרוממה לברך את נועה, המנהלת הקשוחה אך הרחמנית.En: This morning, as he entered the office, his hand rose to greet Noa, the tough yet compassionate manager.He: "בוקר טוב, עמית," היא תיקנה עליו בנחישות, "היום חשוב מאוד, אני יודעת שאתה תוכל להסתדר.En: "Good morning, Amit," she corrected him firmly, "Today is very important, I know you can handle it."He: "ברקע, ליד הפינת קפה, אליאור, חבר צוות מוכשר ואכפתי, שמר איתו על קשר עין, מנסה בחיוך קטן לעודד את עמית.En: In the background, near the coffee corner, Elior, a talented and caring team member, kept eye contact with him, trying with a small smile to encourage Amit.He: הפגישה על השקת המוצר היתה קרובה, ועמית רצה להוכיח שהוא יכול לנהל את הפרויקט בעצמו.En: The meeting on the product launch was near, and Amit wanted to prove he could manage the project on his own.He: אבל פתאום, באמצע ההכנות האחרונות, הרגיש עמית גרד מוזר בידו.En: But suddenly, in the middle of the final preparations, Amit felt an unusual itch in his hand.He: הוא ידע שהוא אלרגי למשהו בעצם המרכזי של היום.En: He knew he was allergic to something crucial on this day.He: בתוך זמן קצר, הגרד הפך לנפיחות, וקוצר נשימה הלך והתנפח בחזהו.En: In no time, the itch turned into swelling, and shortness of breath grew in his chest.He: "עמית, אתה בסדר?En: "Amit, are you okay?"He: " שאלה נועה, כשהבחינה בשינוי הפתאומי בפניו.En: asked Noa, noticing the sudden change in his face.He: עמית הרגיש את הלחץ, ידע שעליו לבחור.En: Amit felt the pressure, knowing he had to choose.He: האם לעזוב עכשיו ולקחת סיכון עם הבריאות, או להישאר ולסכן את עצמו?En: Should he leave now and risk his health, or stay and endanger himself?He: בינתיים נועה ואליאור המשיכו להביט בו, מועניינים ובדאגה.En: Meanwhile, Noa and Elior continued to look at him, interested and concerned.He: "אני.En: "I...He: אני צריך עזרה רפואית," הוא הכריז, והרגיש את העולם מתחיל להיטשטש סביבו.En: I need medical help," he declared, feeling the world beginning to blur around him.He: אליאור מיהר להחזיק אותו, בזמן שנועה התקשרה לעזרה.En: Elior rushed to hold him, while Noa called for assistance.He: בעזרתם, עמית הועבר במהירות לקבלת טיפול.En: With their help, Amit was quickly taken for treatment.He: בעודו נמצא תחת השגחה רפואית, אליאור תפס את הפייס של ההצגה, מנווט את הצגת המוצר החשובה באומץ רב.En: While under medical supervision, Elior took the lead on the presentation, courageously navigating the important product demonstration.He: כשהתעורר, שמע עמית את נועה והצוות מדברים בקול נשמע.En: When he awoke, Amit heard Noa and the team speaking audibly.He: "הדבר הכי חשוב הוא בריאותך, אנחנו קבוצה," אמרה נועה, "והיום אליאור הוכיח שאנחנו צוות אמיתי.En: "The most important thing is your health, we are a team," Noa said, "and today Elior proved we're a true team."He: "באותו ערב, לאחר שהרגיש טוב יותר, הגיע עמית הביתה ונפגש עם משפחתו לחגוג את ראש השנה בשמחה.En: That evening, feeling better, Amit arrived home and joined his family to celebrate Rosh Hashanah joyfully.He: הוא הבין שאין בושה בקבלת עזרה ושחלוקת אחריות יכולה לרקוד עם הצלחה.En: He realized there is no shame in receiving help and that sharing responsibility can dance with success.He: עכשיו, בעומק הערב, כשהשולחן השתלהב בנרות ולחם הדבש נמזג, הצליח עמית להסתכל קדימה, עם הגילוי החדש של עבודה מתוך אחדות ודאגה.En: Now, late into the evening, with the table lit by candles and the honey bread poured, Amit managed to look ahead, with a newfound understanding of working through unity and care. Vocabulary Words:bustling: מלאהequipped: מזוודיםdecorations: קישוטיםfluttering: להתנופףdetermined: נחושstriving: התאמץchallenges: אתגריםcompassionate: רחמניתcorrected: תיקנהfirmly: בנחישותtalented: מוכשרeye contact: קשר עיןitch: גרדallergic: אלרגיswelling: נפיחותshortness of breath: קוצר נשימהhealth: בריאותassistance: עזרהtreatment: טיפולmedical supervision: השגחה רפואיתdemonstration: הצגהcourageously: באומץ רבaudibly: בקול נשמעshame: בושהresponsibility: אחריותunity: אחדותcandlelit: השתלהבreception: קבלהpressure: לחץblur: להיטשטשBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: A Heartfelt Farewell: Honoring Grandfather at Vigelandsparken Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-09-19-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Høsten hadde malt Vigelandsparken i varme toner av rød, oransje og gull.En: The autumn had painted Vigelandsparken in warm tones of red, orange, and gold.No: De sprakende løvene la seg som et fargerikt teppe over bakken.En: The crackling leaves lay like a colorful carpet over the ground.No: Ingrid, Kasper og Signe gikk stille sammen inn i parken, hver av dem bærende på sine egne tanker om den kjære bestefaren de nå skulle ta farvel med.En: Ingrid, Kasper, and Signe walked silently together into the park, each carrying their own thoughts about the dear grandfather they were now saying goodbye to.No: Ingrid var stille og tankefull, ettersom hun tenkte på hvordan denne dagen burde bli til noe spesielt.En: Ingrid was quiet and thoughtful, considering how this day should become something special.No: Bestefar elsket denne parken.En: Grandfather loved this park.No: Hun følte tyngden av forventningen i brystet sitt, men også en sterk vilje til å gjøre noe meningsfullt for ham.En: She felt the weight of expectation in her chest, but also a strong desire to do something meaningful for him.No: Kasper derimot, var mer opptatt av praktiske ting.En: Kasper, on the other hand, was more concerned with practical matters.No: Han mente at de enkelt kunne spre asken ved inngangen og dra hjem igjen.En: He thought they could simply spread the ashes at the entrance and head home.No: "Må vi virkelig gjøre så mye ut av dette?En: "Do we really have to make such a big deal out of this?"No: " spurte Kasper.En: Kasper asked.No: "Bestefar likte jo bare å gå her.En: "Grandfather just liked to walk here."No: "Ingrid ristet på hodet.En: Ingrid shook her head.No: "Det betyr jo alt for ham.En: "It means everything to him.No: Han fortalte alltid om hvor mye han satte pris på kunstverket og plassen her.En: He always talked about how much he appreciated the artwork and the place here."No: "Signe, moren deres, strøk Ingrid over håret.En: Signe, their mother, stroked Ingrid's hair.No: Tårene glitret allerede i hennes øyne, berørt av minnene som plassen vekket til live.En: Tears were already shimmering in her eyes, touched by the memories the place awakened.No: "Ingen av oss ønsket dette," sa hun mykt, "men vi gjør det for han.En: "None of us wanted this," she said softly, "but we're doing it for him."No: "Mens de ruslet gjennom parken, stoppet Ingrid opp ved bestefarens favorittstatue, Sinnataggen.En: As they strolled through the park, Ingrid stopped at grandfather's favorite statue, Sinnataggen.No: Den lille gutten med den krøllede nesen som trampet i sinne, fikk dem alltid til å le.En: The little boy with the furrowed nose stomping in anger always made them laugh.No: De stilte seg opp rundt statuen, og Ingrid tok et dypt pust.En: They gathered around the statue, and Ingrid took a deep breath.No: "Jeg vil si noe," sa Ingrid, stemmen skjelvende men fast.En: "I want to say something," Ingrid said, her voice trembling but firm.No: Kasper så på henne, øyenbrynene hevet, men han nikket til henne som et tegn på at hun kunne fortsette.En: Kasper looked at her, eyebrows raised, but he nodded to her as a sign she could continue.No: "Bestefar elsket denne parken," begynte Ingrid.En: "Grandfather loved this park," Ingrid began.No: "Det var her han sa at han kunne se skjønnheten i livet, selv når det var vanskelig.En: "It was here he said he could see the beauty in life, even when it was difficult.No: Han har lært oss alle å finne glede i de små ting.En: He taught us all to find joy in the little things.No: La oss takke ham for det.En: Let's thank him for that."No: "Mens Ingrid snakket, begynte Signe å gråte stille, og Kasper så ned i bakken, rørt av søsterens ord.En: As Ingrid spoke, Signe began to cry quietly, and Kasper looked down at the ground, moved by his sister's words.No: De pakket ut urna med asken, og sammen begynte de å spre den i vinden.En: They unpacked the urn with the ashes, and together they began to scatter them into the wind.No: Det var som om vinden vugget asken, en mildhet i bevegelsene, nesten passende til farvelen.En: It was as if the wind cradled the ashes, a gentleness in the movements, almost fitting for the farewell.No: Det var et rolig øyeblikk, fylt med stillheten som kommer med forståelse og avslutning.En: It was a tranquil moment, filled with the silence that comes with understanding and closure.No: I det øyeblikket kjente Ingrid en ny styrke i seg selv, en visshet om at hun hadde greid å finne en måte å minnes bestefar på.En: In that moment, Ingrid felt a new strength within herself, a certainty that she had managed to find a way to remember grandfather.No: Og Kasper, han så den betydningen slike handlinger kunne ha, selv om han ikke alltid forstod dem.En: And Kasper, he saw the significance such actions could have, even if he did not always understand them.No: De sto lenge der, tre stille figurer blant statuer og høstvinder, før de til slutt snudde for å dra hjem, samlet av den delte sorg og kjærlighet.En: They stood there for a long time, three silent figures among statues and autumn winds, before finally turning to go home, united by shared grief and love.No: Kledd i høstens farger, virket Vigelandsparken som et tidløst vitne til deres farvel, akkurat slik bestefar ville ha ønsket det.En: Dressed in autumn's colors, Vigelandsparken seemed like a timeless witness to their farewell, just as grandfather would have wanted it. Vocabulary Words:autumn: høstenpainted: maltwarm tones: varme tonercrackling: sprakendecarpet: teppethoughtful: tankefullconsidering: ettersom hun tenkte påexpectation: forventningenchest: brystetpractical: praktiskeashes: askenentrance: inngangenshook: ristetartwork: kunstverketstroked: strøkshimmering: glitretmemories: minnenetrembling: skjelvendeeyebrows raised: øyenbrynene heveturn: urnascatter: sprecradled: vuggetgentleness: mildhettranquil: roligclosure: avslutningcertainty: visshetfarewell: farvelunited: samlettimeless: tidløstwitness: vitne

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Cracking the Code: A Journey Through Innovation and Healing Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-09-19-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Det var en grå efterårsdag i København.En: It was a gray autumn day in København.Da: Bladene faldt langsomt fra træerne og dækkede stien ind til Medicoteknisk Park med et tæppe af orange og gule nuancer.En: The leaves slowly fell from the trees, covering the path to Medicoteknisk Park with a carpet of orange and yellow hues.Da: Indenfor i de moderne bygninger var der en konstant summen af aktivitet.En: Inside the modern buildings, there was a constant hum of activity.Da: Laboratorierne var fulde af travle forskere og ingeniører, og skærmene flimrede med komplicerede data.En: The laboratories were full of busy researchers and engineers, and the screens flickered with complex data.Da: Kasper sad i venteområdet med hjertet hamrende i brystet.En: Kasper sat in the waiting area with his heart pounding in his chest.Da: Han var en dygtig softwareingeniør, der elskede komplekse puslespil, men nu stod han overfor en gåde, han ikke kunne løse: hans egen helbredstilstand.En: He was a skilled software engineer who loved complex puzzles, but now he faced a mystery he couldn't solve: his own health condition.Da: En mærkværdig sygdom havde gjort ham svag og usikker.En: A peculiar illness had made him weak and uncertain.Da: Han frygtede, at hans karriere var i fare.En: He feared that his career was at risk.Da: Sofie var en ung forsker med en brændende ambition.En: Sofie was a young researcher with a burning ambition.Da: Hun arbejdede på en ny diagnostisk teknologi, der var blevet mødt med skepsis fra hendes kolleger.En: She was working on a new diagnostic technology that had been met with skepticism from her colleagues.Da: Hun så Kasper som nøglen til hendes forskning.En: She saw Kasper as the key to her research.Da: Hans case var en udfordring, men også en mulighed for at bevise, hvad hendes teknologi kunne.En: His case was a challenge but also an opportunity to prove what her technology could do.Da: Efter en kort ventetid blev Kasper kaldt ind til Sofie.En: After a short wait, Kasper was called in to see Sofie.Da: Hendes kontor var fyldt med papirer og udstyr, men hendes ansigt udstrålede beslutsomhed.En: Her office was filled with papers and equipment, but her face radiated determination.Da: "Hej Kasper, jeg har set dine filer," sagde hun.En: "Hi Kasper, I've seen your files," she said.Da: "Jeg har en idé om, hvordan vi kan finde ud af, hvad der foregår."En: "I have an idea of how we can figure out what's going on."Da: Kasper tøvede lidt, men besluttede sig for at stole på hende.En: Kasper hesitated a bit, but decided to trust her.Da: Hendes metode var utraditionel, men det var hans bedste håb.En: Her method was untraditional, but it was his best hope.Da: Sofie kastede sig over arbejdet med en ildhu, der næsten var smittende.En: Sofie threw herself into the work with a zeal that was almost contagious.Da: Hun analyserede data, testede prøver og ignorerede de skeptiske blikke fra sine kolleger.En: She analyzed data, tested samples, and ignored the skeptical looks from her colleagues.Da: Efter dage med intensiv forskning, fandt Sofie et usædvanligt mønster i Kaspers data.En: After days of intensive research, Sofie discovered an unusual pattern in Kasper's data.Da: Det var som en skjult kode blev knækket.En: It was as if a hidden code had been cracked.Da: Med denne opdagelse kunne hun stille en diagnose, der førte til en behandlingsplan, der langsomt, men sikkert forbedrede Kaspers helbred.En: With this discovery, she could make a diagnosis that led to a treatment plan, which slowly but surely improved Kasper's health.Da: Nogle uger senere kunne Kasper vende tilbage til sit arbejde.En: A few weeks later, Kasper could return to his job.Da: Han var svag, men taknemmelig.En: He was weak but grateful.Da: Han havde fået en ny respekt for, hvordan teknologi og medicin kunne arbejde sammen.En: He had gained a new respect for how technology and medicine could work together.Da: Sofie, på sin side, fik anerkendelse og nye muligheder.En: Sofie, on her part, received recognition and new opportunities.Da: Hendes teknologi blev betragtet som et gennembrud, hvilket bragte hende tættere på hendes mål.En: Her technology was considered a breakthrough, bringing her closer to her goal.Da: Kasper og Sofies veje krydsede igen i parque, hvor de gik en tur i de friske efterårsløv.En: Kasper and Sofie's paths crossed again in the park, where they took a walk in the fresh autumn leaves.Da: De smilte og snakkede om fremtiden.En: They smiled and talked about the future.Da: Deres rejse havde været fyldt med udfordringer, men sammen havde de skabt en lysere fremtid.En: Their journey had been filled with challenges, but together they had created a brighter future.Da: Autumnens kulde kunne de begge nu møde med et nyt lys i øjnene.En: The autumn chill could now be faced with a new light in their eyes. Vocabulary Words:peculiar: mærkværdigdiagnostic: diagnostiskhues: nuancervacillate: tøvededetermination: beslutsomhedskepticism: skepsisambition: ambitionintensive: intensivpattern: mønstercrack: knækkeingenious: genialzeal: ildhucontagious: smittendeopportunity: mulighedtreatment: behandlinghealth condition: helbredstilstanduntraditional: utraditionelskeptical: skeptiskeflicker: flimrerecognition: anerkendelsebreakthrough: gennembrudresearcher: forskerengineer: ingeniørdiagnosis: diagnoseimprove: forbedreambition: brændende ambitionengineer: softwareingeniørpath: sticarpet: tæppetechnology: teknologi

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Innovative Dreams: Mei Lin's Journey at the Tech Expo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-09-19-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 高科技城市在秋天显得格外繁忙。En: The high-tech city looks particularly busy in the autumn.Zh: 城市中心的科技博览会上，最新的创新产品在展出，各路创业者在寻找机遇。En: At the tech expo in the city center, the latest innovative products are on display, and all kinds of entrepreneurs are seeking opportunities.Zh: 秋风轻拂，街道上挂满了温暖的灯笼，节日的气氛伴随着科技的活力正弥漫开来。En: The autumn breeze gently blows, and warm lanterns hang all over the streets.Zh: 美琳站在博览会的一个角落，心里七上八下。En: The festive atmosphere, coupled with the vitality of technology, is spreading.Zh: 她是一位有抱负的技术创业者，这次带来了自己研发的智能设备。En: Mei Lin stood in a corner of the expo, feeling anxious.Zh: 她想打动这里的投资者，为自己的创业项目获得资金。En: She is an aspiring tech entrepreneur, and this time she brought her self-developed smart device.Zh: 她的内心却充满不安，害怕自己不如其他创业者。En: She wanted to impress the investors here and secure funding for her startup project.Zh: 锦海是此次比赛的投资评委，他以严厉著称。En: However, her heart was full of unease, fearing she might not measure up to other entrepreneurs.Zh: 然而，在他的严肃外表下，他一直在寻找新鲜的点子和有才华的人。En: Jin Hai is a judge for this competition and is known for his strictness.Zh: 他希望能帮助他们成功。En: Yet, beneath his stern appearance, he is always seeking fresh ideas and talented individuals.Zh: 紫萱是美琳的朋友，也是她的同事，一直在鼓励和支持她。En: He hopes to help them succeed.Zh: 紫萱虽然希望美琳成功，但也对自己的职业生涯有些疑虑。En: Zi Xuan is Mei Lin's friend and colleague, always encouraging and supporting her.Zh: “美琳，加油！En: While Zi Xuan hopes for Mei Lin's success, she also has some doubts about her own career.Zh: ”紫萱微笑着说道，她递给美琳一份准备好的演讲稿。En: "Mei Lin, go for it!"Zh: “谢谢你，紫萱。En: Zi Xuan said with a smile, handing Mei Lin a prepared speech script.Zh: ”美琳感激地说。En: “Thank you, Zi Xuan,” Mei Lin said gratefully.Zh: 比赛开始了，美琳的心跳加速。En: The competition began, and Mei Lin's heart raced.Zh: 上台后，面对众多评委和观众，她感到无比紧张。En: After going on stage, facing many judges and the audience, she felt incredibly nervous.Zh: 她知道必须做出决定：是坚持原来的演讲，还是冒险加入一个关于中秋节的个人故事。En: She knew she had to make a decision: stick to her original speech or take the risk of adding a personal story about the Mid-Autumn Festival.Zh: 她想起中秋节的团圆和希望的象征。En: She remembered the Mid-Autumn Festival's symbol of reunion and hope.Zh: 终于，美琳深深吸了口气，决定冒险分享她的故事。En: Finally, Mei Lin took a deep breath and decided to take the risk and share her story.Zh: 她的声音略微颤抖，却充满真诚。En: Her voice trembled slightly, yet it was filled with sincerity.Zh: “我的产品，不仅是一件科技产品，也承载着家庭的故事。En: "My product is not just a piece of technology; it also carries a family story.Zh: 在我小时候，和家人一起过中秋，总让我感到温暖。En: When I was little, spending the Mid-Autumn Festival with my family always made me feel warm.Zh: 我希望这个设备也能带给人们这样的温暖和连接。En: I hope this device can also bring such warmth and connection to people."Zh: ”故事打动了观众，吸引了锦海的注意。En: The story moved the audience and caught Jin Hai's attention.Zh: 他看到了美琳对产品的热情和诚意。En: He saw Mei Lin's passion and sincerity for the product.Zh: 在比赛结束后，他主动找到了美琳，表达了投资的兴趣。En: After the competition ended, he actively sought out Mei Lin to express his interest in investing.Zh: 那天晚上，美琳和紫萱走在节日的长街上，抬头望着满街的灯笼。En: That evening, Mei Lin and Zi Xuan walked down the festive streets, looking up at the lanterns lining the way.Zh: 紫萱笑着说：“看，你做到了！En: Zi Xuan smiled and said, "See, you did it!"Zh: ”美琳点点头，微笑着。En: Mei Lin nodded, smiling.Zh: 她终于明白，真实的故事和情感能够连接人心，带来机会。En: She finally understood that real stories and emotions could connect hearts and bring opportunities.Zh: 她的自信心因这次经历而大大增强。En: Her confidence was greatly boosted by this experience.Zh: 这场比赛，不仅是为了创业，更是一次内心的成长。En: This competition was not only about entrepreneurship but also a journey of personal growth.Zh: 灯笼的光辉照亮了美琳的心，也映衬出科技与传统交织的城市风景。En: The glow of the lanterns illuminated Mei Lin's heart, highlighting a cityscape where technology and tradition are intertwined. Vocabulary Words:entrepreneurs: 创业者innovation: 创新opportunities: 机遇autumn breeze: 秋风lanterns: 灯笼festive atmosphere: 节日的气氛vitality: 活力aspiring: 有抱负smart device: 智能设备secure funding: 获得资金strictness: 严厉stern appearance: 严肃外表talented: 有才华encouraging: 鼓励prepared speech script: 准备好的演讲稿gratefully: 感激地heart raced: 心跳加速trembled: 颤抖sincerity: 真诚symbol of reunion: 团圆的象征unease: 不安highlighting: 映衬tech expo: 科技博览会investors: 投资者judge: 评委competition: 比赛personal growth: 内心的成长reunion: 团圆illuminated: 照亮cityscape: 城市风景

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Unveiling Secrets: The Relic That Changed Barcelona's History Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-09-19-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El sol de tardor il·luminava la Sagrada Família amb una llum càlida i suau.En: The autumn sun illuminated the Sagrada Família with a warm and gentle light.Ca: Els carrers estaven plens de colors, música i rialles de la Festa de la Mercè.En: The streets were filled with the colors, music, and laughter of the Festa de la Mercè.Ca: Les fulles dels arbres ballaven al vent, i l'emoció del moment era palpable.En: The leaves of the trees danced in the wind, and the excitement of the moment was palpable.Ca: Entre la multitud emergia una història oculta durant segles.En: Among the crowd, a story long hidden for centuries began to emerge.Ca: Oriol, amb el seu entusiasme d'historiador, caminava amb pas decidit per arribar a la Sagrada Família.En: Oriol, with his historian's enthusiasm, walked decisively toward the Sagrada Família.Ca: Havia rebut una trucada urgent de Laia, l'arquitecta encarregada de la restauració.En: He had received an urgent call from Laia, the architect in charge of the restoration.Ca: Alguna cosa extraordinària s'havia descobert dins d'una de les torres.En: Something extraordinary had been discovered inside one of the towers.Ca: Quan Oriol va arribar, Laia estava esperant-lo amb impaciència.En: When Oriol arrived, Laia was waiting for him impatiently.Ca: "Hem trobat una relíquia antiga", va dir, amb els ulls brillants de sorpresa.En: "We have found an ancient relic," she said, her eyes shining with surprise.Ca: "Era amagada dins una paret antiga".En: "It was hidden inside an old wall."Ca: "De quin tipus de relíquia parles?", va preguntar Oriol, el cor accelerat.En: "What kind of relic are you talking about?" Oriol asked, his heart racing.Ca: "Un artefacte amb inscripcions estranyes... encara l'estem analitzant", va dir Laia.En: "An artifact with strange inscriptions... we are still analyzing it," Laia said.Ca: "Però és més que una peça de la història; podria canviar el que sabem sobre Barcelona".En: "But it is more than just a piece of history; it could change what we know about Barcelona."Ca: Mentrestant, Jordi, el comerciant d'antiguitats, observava des de prop.En: Meanwhile, Jordi, the antique dealer, watched closely.Ca: Aparentava interès acadèmic, però feia temps que seguia les pistes de legends antigues.En: He feigned academic interest but had long been following the clues of ancient legends.Ca: "Esta relíquia podria tenir valors immaterials inestimables", va dir Jordi amb un somriure misteriós.En: "This relic could have invaluable immaterial values," Jordi said with a mysterious smile.Ca: "Potser no pertany a cap museu, potser és millor entre les ombres".En: "Perhaps it does not belong in any museum; maybe it is better left in the shadows."Ca: Laia va interrompre: "Aquestes descobertes pertanyen al món, a la nostra cultura".En: Laia interrupted: "These discoveries belong to the world, to our culture."Ca: Oriol estava lluitant amb una decisió difícil.En: Oriol was struggling with a difficult decision.Ca: El seu desig d'obtenir reconeixement acadèmic l'impulsava a divulgar el descobriment.En: His desire for academic recognition drove him to disclose the discovery.Ca: Però sabia que podia fer més mal que bé.En: But he knew it could do more harm than good.Ca: La nit de la Festa Major, sota una lluentor de focs artificials, van desxifrar una inscripció invisible a l'artifact.En: The night of the Festa Major, under the glow of fireworks, they deciphered an invisible inscription on the artifact.Ca: Revelava secrets que podrien alterar les arrels de la historia catalana.En: It revealed secrets that could alter the roots of the Catalan history.Ca: Oriol va respirar profundament.En: Oriol took a deep breath.Ca: "Podem presentar-ho als líders de la cultura", suggerí Laia.En: "We can present it to the cultural leaders," suggested Laia.Ca: Però Oriol, ara conscient de les seves intencions, va dir: "No. Protegim el secret. La història és més gran que nosaltres".En: But Oriol, now aware of his intentions, said, "No. We protect the secret. History is greater than us."Ca: Jordi va assentir, malbaratant els seus propòsits avars. "Sens dubte, a vegades els misteris han de romandre intactes".En: Jordi nodded, abandoning his greedy ambitions. "Indeed, sometimes mysteries must remain untouched."Ca: Oriol va sentir una pau interna, una calma nova.En: Oriol felt an inner peace, a new calm.Ca: Havia après a valorar la història més enllà dels èxits personals.En: He had learned to value history beyond personal achievements.Ca: Havia comprès que preservar el que és sagrat era el vertader reconeixement.En: He understood that preserving what is sacred was the true recognition.Ca: Amb una decisió sincera, va optar per deixar alguns secrets en silenci, respectant el passat i abraçant el futur.En: With a sincere decision, he chose to leave some secrets in silence, respecting the past and embracing the future.Ca: I així, la Sagrada Família va continuar brillant, un símbol majestuosament present, embolicat de misteris que algun dia, potser, tornarien a revelar-se.En: And so, the Sagrada Família continued to shine, a majestically present symbol, wrapped in mysteries that one day, perhaps, might reveal themselves again. Vocabulary Words:the historian: l'historiadorthe restoration: la restauracióthe relic: la relíquiathe artifact: l'artefactethe inscriptions: les inscripcionsto emerge: emergirthe urgency: la urgènciathe tower: la torreto decipher: desxifrarthe roots: les arrelsthe legend: la llegendathe antique dealer: el comerciant d'antiguitatsthe shadow: l'ombrathe bravery: la valentiathe inscription: la inscripcióthe architecture: l'arquitecturathe discovery: el descobrimentto analyze: analitzarthe academic recognition: el reconeixement acadèmicto preserve: preservarthe warmth: la calidesathe crowd: la multitudthe excitement: l'emocióthe tree: l'arbrethe laughter: les riallesthe surprise: la sorpresathe firework: el foc artificialthe mystery: el misterithe ambition: l'ambicióthe peace: la pau

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: A Book Lover's Leap: Finding Friendship at the Fair Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-09-19-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A Budapest Kongresszusi Központban, a Nemzetközi Könyvvásár lüktetett.En: At the Budapest Kongresszusi Központ, the International Book Fair was bustling.Hu: A könyvek szerelmesei sereglették körül a standokat, és a levegő tele volt az ősz illatával.En: Book lovers flocked around the stands, and the air was filled with the scent of autumn.Hu: Az emberek meleg sálakba burkolóztak, miközben egyik asztaltól a másikig jártak.En: People wrapped themselves in warm scarves as they moved from one table to another.Hu: László, a szeniális IT szakember, óvatosan vándorolt a tömegben.En: László, the brilliant IT specialist, cautiously navigated through the crowd.Hu: Réka, barátnője, vidáman vezette a zsúfolt sorok között.En: His girlfriend, Réka, cheerfully led the way through the crowded rows.Hu: "László, ne aggódj! Itt a lehetőség, hogy találkozhatsz a kedvenc íróddal," bátorította Réka.En: "László, don't worry! Here's your chance to meet your favorite author," encouraged Réka.Hu: László biccentett, bár gyomra remegett az idegességtől.En: László nodded, although his stomach churned with nerves.Hu: Nem volt hozzászokva a nagy tömegekhez vagy az idegenek társaságához.En: He wasn't used to large crowds or the company of strangers.Hu: De most... őszintén szólva, ez a pillanat kihagyhatatlan volt.En: But now... truth be told, this moment was unmissable.Hu: László vágyott rá, hogy pár szót váltson az íróval, aki történeteivel új világokat nyitott meg előtte.En: László longed to exchange a few words with the author who had opened up new worlds for him through his stories.Hu: De amikor elértek az aláíró standhoz, meglátták Jánost, egy másik könyvek iránt rajongót, aki lelkesen beszélgetett az íróval.En: But when they reached the signing stand, they saw János, another book enthusiast, happily chatting with the author.Hu: János úgy tűnt, mintha teljesen magának követelné a figyelmet.En: János seemed to be monopolizing the author's attention.Hu: László mély levegőt vett.En: László took a deep breath.Hu: "Nem fog sikerülni," suttogta Rékának, miközben kezét tördelte.En: "It's not going to work," he whispered to Réka as he wrung his hands.Hu: De Réka csak mosolygott és biztatta: "Beszélj Jánossal. Talán kiderül, hogy közös bennetek valami."En: But Réka just smiled and encouraged him: "Talk to János. You might find you have something in common."Hu: László bátorságot merített Réka szavaiból, és közelebb lépett Jánoshoz.En: László drew courage from Réka's words and stepped closer to János.Hu: "Szia, engem Lászlónak hívnak," mondta halkan, de János rögtön felé fordult érdeklődő tekintettel.En: "Hi, my name is László," he said quietly, but János immediately turned to him with an interested look.Hu: "Szervusz, János vagyok. Gondolom, te is szereted ezt az írót," válaszolta János barátságosan.En: "Hello, I'm János. I assume you like this author too," replied János amiably.Hu: Hamar beszélgetésbe kezdtek, és László rájött, hogy Jánossal több közös van bennük, mint gondolta volna.En: They soon got into a conversation, and László realized he had more in common with János than he had thought.Hu: Mindketten éreztek valami különlegeset a könyvek világában.En: They both felt something special about the world of books.Hu: Ahogy az íróhoz fordultak, János meglepetésszerűen felajánlotta: "Mi lenne, ha mindketten csatlakoznánk hozzá egyszerre?"En: As they turned to the author, János unexpectedly proposed, "What if we both join him at the same time?"Hu: Az író mosolyogva fogadta a két rajongót, és László végül elmondhatta, hogy mennyit jelentettek neki a könyvek.En: The author welcomed the two fans with a smile, and László finally had the opportunity to express how much the books meant to him.Hu: Az író kedves szavakkal és egy aláírt példánnyal köszönte meg a rajongását.En: The author thanked him for his enthusiasm with kind words and a signed copy.Hu: Amint távoztak, László szívét melegség járta át.En: As they left, László felt warmth in his heart.Hu: Réka és János társaságában új barátokat talált, és ráébredt, hogy néha megéri kilépni a biztonságos zónából, hogy felejthetetlen élményeket szerezhessen.En: In the company of Réka and János, he had found new friends, and realized that sometimes it's worth stepping out of one's comfort zone to gain unforgettable experiences.Hu: Ahogy elhagyták a Kongresszusi Központot, a szél a Rosh Hashanah ünnepéhez illeszkedően egy új kezdet lehetőségét fújta feléjük.En: As they left the Kongresszusi Központ, the wind, in harmony with the spirit of Rosh Hashanah, blew the possibility of a new beginning towards them.Hu: László magabiztosabban lépett tovább, mint valaha.En: László moved forward with more confidence than ever before. Vocabulary Words:bustling: lüktetettflocked: sereglettékcautiously: óvatosannavigated: vándoroltchurned: remegettmonopolizing: követelnéwrung: tördelteamiably: barátságosanenthusiasm: rajongásátwrapped: burkolóztakscent: illatávalrows: soroktruth: őszinténvocalized: mondtastepping out: kilépniunmissable: kihagyhatatlanexchange: váltsongained: szerezhessenopened up: megnyitottnervous: idegességtőlcoolness: hűvöscompany: társaságconfidence: magabiztosabbanresonance: illeszkedőenjoined: csatlakoznánkpossibility: lehetőségétunexpectedly: meglepetésszerűentogether: egyszerreproposed: felajánlottadiscovered: ráébredt

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Power Outage: Teamwork Triumphs in Milan's Innovation Hub Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-09-19-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Milan è una città viva, sempre in movimento.En: Milan is a vibrant city, always in motion.It: Nell'autunno variopinto, la zona dell'innovazione brulicava di ingegneri e scienziati.En: In the colorful autumn, the innovation district buzzed with engineers and scientists.It: Leonardo, un inventore appassionato, passeggiava nervoso davanti al suo ufficio.En: Leonardo, a passionate inventor, nervously paced in front of his office.It: Aveva preparato una dimostrazione speciale per l'Oktoberfest, che si svolgeva con grande entusiasmo nelle strade vicine, con pretzel caldi e birra a fiumi.En: He had prepared a special demonstration for the Oktoberfest, which was being celebrated enthusiastically in the nearby streets, with hot pretzels and beer flowing in abundance.It: Improvvisamente, tutto si oscurò.En: Suddenly, everything went dark.It: Una scarica di energia e poi, il nulla.En: A surge of energy and then, nothing.It: Il quartiere high-tech era senza corrente.En: The high-tech neighborhood was without power.It: Leonardo si preoccupò immediatamente per il suo progetto innovativo.En: Leonardo immediately worried about his innovative project.It: Doveva trovare una soluzione, e presto.En: He needed to find a solution, and quickly.It: A pochi isolati di distanza, Ariana era nel suo ufficio.En: A few blocks away, Ariana was in her office.It: Guardava con attenzione i dati sui suoi schermi mentre una leggera ansia le solleticava la mente.En: She was watching the data on her screens attentively as a slight anxiety tickled her mind.It: Stava lavorando a un progetto segreto di sicurezza informatica.En: She was working on a secret cybersecurity project.It: Sentiva che il blackout era collegato alla sua ricerca, ma non poteva dirlo a nessuno.En: She felt that the blackout was connected to her research, but she couldn't tell anyone.It: Almeno, non ancora.En: At least, not yet.It: Leonardo, disperato, sapeva che doveva parlare con qualcuno di cui si fidava.En: Leonardo, desperate, knew he had to speak to someone he trusted.It: Pensò subito a Ariana.En: He immediately thought of Ariana.It: Anche se riservata, era la migliore nel suo campo.En: Although reserved, she was the best in her field.It: Vi si avviò velocemente, il cuore che batteva forte.En: He headed there quickly, his heart pounding.It: "Ariana," disse quando entrò, "abbiamo bisogno del tuo aiuto.En: "Ariana," he said when he entered, "we need your help.It: Tutto il quartiere è al buio."En: The whole neighborhood is in the dark."It: Le loro strade si incrociarono in quel momento di urgenza.En: Their paths crossed in that moment of urgency.It: Ariana esitò.En: Ariana hesitated.It: Pensava ai dati segreti a rischio, ma decise comunque di aiutare.En: She thought about the secret data at risk, but decided to help nonetheless.It: "Va bene, ma devi fidarti di me," rispose con serietà.En: "Alright, but you need to trust me," she replied seriously.It: Iniziarono a lavorare insieme, scandagliando i sistemi.En: They started working together, scanning the systems.It: Leonardo era impressionato dalla maestria di Ariana.En: Leonardo was impressed by Ariana's skill.It: Così abile, così attenta ai dettagli.En: So adept, so detail-oriented.It: Lei, a sua volta, si fidò sempre più di lui.En: She, in turn, trusted him more and more.It: Dopo ore di lavoro intenso, scoprirono la verità: un attacco informatico mirato.En: After hours of intense work, they discovered the truth: a targeted cyberattack.It: I criminali cercavano di rubare informazioni preziose, compreso il progetto di Ariana.En: The criminals were trying to steal valuable information, including Ariana's project.It: In quel momento di rivelazione, Ariana sapeva che non poteva più nascondere nulla a Leonardo.En: In that moment of revelation, Ariana knew she could no longer hide anything from Leonardo.It: "È colpa mia," confessò con voce tremante.En: "It's my fault," she confessed with a trembling voice.It: "Ma possiamo fermarli insieme."En: "But we can stop them together."It: Insieme orchestrano un contropiano.En: Together, they orchestrated a counterplan.It: Ariana bloccò l'attacco, mentre Leonardo riattivava i sistemi.En: Ariana blocked the attack, while Leonardo reactivated the systems.It: La corrente tornò, e con essa la vita vibrante del quartiere.En: The power returned, and with it, the vibrant life of the neighborhood.It: Al termine di questa avventura, il progetto di Leonardo continuò come previsto.En: At the end of this adventure, Leonardo's project continued as planned.It: La sua dimostrazione fu un successo, applaudita durante le celebrazioni dell'Oktoberfest.En: His demonstration was a success, applauded during the Oktoberfest celebrations.It: Ariana, anche se consapevole degli eventuali rischi lavorativi, si sentì finalmente più leggera.En: Ariana, although aware of the potential work-related risks, finally felt lighter.It: Leonardo e Ariana si erano guadagnati oltre che il rispetto reciproco, una nuova amicizia.En: Leonardo and Ariana had gained not only mutual respect but also a new friendship.It: Leonardo scoprì quanto fosse importante collaborare e fidarsi degli altri.En: Leonardo realized how important it was to collaborate and trust others.It: Ariana, invece, si sentì meno sola e più forte nell'affrontare le avversità.En: Ariana, on the other hand, felt less alone and stronger in facing adversities.It: Il cielo di Milano al crepuscolo brillava di nuovi inizi e di storie di successo.En: The sky over Milan at dusk shone with new beginnings and stories of success. Vocabulary Words:vibrant: vivaengineers: gli ingegneriscientists: gli scienziatidemonstration: la dimostrazioneenthusiastically: con grande entusiasmosurge: la scaricablackout: il blackoutsolution: la soluzioneanxiety: l'ansiacybersecurity: la sicurezza informaticareserved: riservataurgency: l'urgenzainterconnected: collegatosystems: i sistemiadept: abiledetail-oriented: attenta ai dettaglirevelation: la rivelazionetrembling: tremantecounterplan: il contropianopower: la correnteappreciated: applauditarisks: i rischifriendship: l'amiciziatrust: fiduciacollaborate: collaborareovercoming: affrontareadversities: le avversitàdusk: il crepuscolobeginnings: nuovi inizisuccess: il successo

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: From Shy Geek to Moonlit Connections: A Tech Love Story Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-09-19-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 秋のアキハバラは、色とりどりのネオンが輝き、その光に包まれていました。En: In the autumn, Akihabara was illuminated with colorful neon lights, enveloping the area in their glow.Ja: 技術の最先端に触れることができるこの街で、ハルトはある勇気ある決断をしました。En: In this city, where one can experience the cutting edge of technology, Haruto made a courageous decision.Ja: 普段は内向的な彼が、妹のリナの励ましで人気のある技術大会へ行くことになったのです。En: Usually introverted, he decided to attend a popular technology exhibition encouraged by his sister Rina.Ja: 会場は、多くの人々で賑わい、最新のガジェットやロボットが展示されていました。En: The venue was bustling with many people, showcasing the latest gadgets and robots.Ja: ハルトはワクワクしながらブースを見て回りますが、人に話しかける機会をなかなか見つけられずにいました。En: Haruto, excitedly wandered through the booths but struggled to find an opportunity to talk to someone.Ja: その時、彼の目はあるブースで輝く女性、秋子に釘付けになりました。En: Then, his eyes were caught by a radiant woman at a certain booth, Akiko.Ja: 彼女は情熱的にロボットデモについて話していました。En: She was passionately speaking about a robot demonstration.Ja: ハルトは彼女の情熱に魅了されて、自分もロボットについて話したいという気持ちがふつふつと湧き上がってきました。En: Captivated by her enthusiasm, Haruto felt a growing desire to talk about robots himself.Ja: 「どうしよう…」と一度は逡巡しましたが、リナの言葉が頭をよぎりました。「外に出て、人とつながってみて！」En: "What should I do..." he hesitated for a moment, but then Rina's words crossed his mind, "Go out and connect with people!"Ja: 意を決して、ハルトは秋子に近づきました。En: Summoning his courage, Haruto approached Akiko.Ja: 「こんにちは、ロボットがすごいですね。」と、緊張しながら切り出しました。En: "Hello, the robot is amazing," he started nervously.Ja: 秋子はにっこり笑い、「本当ですね！このロボットは人の表情を認識するんです。本当に面白いですね。」と応じました。En: Akiko smiled warmly and replied, "It really is! This robot can recognize human expressions. It's really fascinating."Ja: 二人はあっという間に技術について話し始め、次第にお互いの夢についても語るようになりました。En: Before long, the two started talking about technology and gradually began to share their dreams.Ja: 夕方になり、人混みが徐々に少なくなっていきました。En: As evening approached, the crowd gradually thinned.Ja: 最終日の夜、秋子とハルトは会場の外に出ました。En: On the final night, Akiko and Haruto stepped outside the venue.Ja: 空には美しい満月が輝いていました。En: A beautiful full moon shone in the sky.Ja: 「月見って知ってる？」と秋子が聞きました。En: "Do you know about tsukimi?" Akiko asked.Ja: 「もっともきれいな月を眺めるの、日本の伝統だよ。」En: "It's a Japanese tradition where we admire the most beautiful moon."Ja: ハルトは頷き、「一緒に見たいね。」と少し心躍る気持ちで答えました。En: Haruto nodded, "I'd love to see it together," he replied with a slightly excited feeling.Ja: 連絡先を交換し、「次は月見で会おう」と約束しました。En: They exchanged contact information and promised, "Next time, let's meet for tsukimi."Ja: ハルトは心の中で大きな変化を感じていました。En: Haruto felt a significant change within himself.Ja: 技術を通じて、新しいつながりを持てたこと、自分を変えることができたことに喜びを感じていました。En: He was happy that through technology, he was able to make new connections and transform himself.Ja: 秋の夜空の下、ハルトと秋子は、新たな関係の始まりを予感しながら帰路につきました。En: Under the autumn night sky, Haruto and Akiko returned home, sensing the beginning of a new relationship.Ja: 彼はもう、ただのシャイなソフトウェア開発者ではなくなったのです。En: He was no longer just a shy software developer. Vocabulary Words:illuminated: 輝きenveloping: 包まれcourageous: 勇気あるintroverted: 内向的exhibition: 大会bustling: 賑わいshowcasing: 展示struggled: 見つけられずにopportunity: 機会radiant: 輝くcaptivated: 魅了されenthusiasm: 情熱summoning: 意を決してcourage: 勇気nervously: 緊張しながらfascinating: 面白いgradually: 次第にthinned: 少なくなっていきtradition: 伝統admire: 眺めるslightly: 少しexchanged: 交換しsignificant: 大きなtransform: 変えるconnections: つながりsensing: 予感しrelationship: 関係beggining: 始まりtechnology: 技術expressions: 表情

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Smart Choices: Balancing Tech Dreams with Financial Reality Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-09-19-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: गणेश चतुर्थी का समय था।En: It was the time of Ganesh Chaturthi.Hi: हाई-टेक सिटी की सड़कों पर रोशनी और रंगीन सजावट की छटा बिखरी हुई थी।En: The streets of Hi-Tech City were sparkling with lights and colorful decorations.Hi: चमचमाती बारिश के बाद की सड़कें और उल्लासित भीड़ ने माहौल को और भी जीवंत बना दिया था।En: The roads, glistening after a recent rain, and the jubilant crowds made the atmosphere even more lively.Hi: आरव और रेखा इस सजावटी माहौल के बीच चलते हुए फोन स्टोर की ओर बढ़ रहे थे।En: Aarav and Rekha were walking through this decorative environment towards a phone store.Hi: आरव को नए लॉन्च किए गए स्मार्टफोन की चर्चा सुनकर लगा कि उसे वही फोन खरीदना चाहिए।En: After hearing about the newly launched smartphone, Aarav felt he should buy that particular phone.Hi: उसकी आंखों में उस फोन के फीचर्स की चमक थी।En: His eyes were lit up with the features of that phone.Hi: "ये फोन मेरी जिंदगी बदल सकता है," उसने रेखा से कहा।En: "This phone can change my life," he said to Rekha.Hi: रेखा ने हंसकर कहा, "पर आरव, कीमत भी देखनी चाहिए।En: Rekha laughed and said, "But Aarav, you should also look at the price.Hi: बजट का भी ख्याल रखो।"En: Keep in mind the budget, too."Hi: स्टोर के बाहर भीड़ लगी थी।En: There was a crowd outside the store.Hi: हर कोई नए फोन को देखना चाहता था।En: Everyone wanted to see the new phone.Hi: आरव का मन था कि वह तुरंत ही फोन खरीद ले। लेकिन उसके मन में थोड़ा संकोच भी था।En: Aarav was eager to buy the phone immediately, but there was a bit of hesitation in his mind.Hi: उसकी आर्थिक स्थिति अभी थोड़ी तंग थी।En: His financial situation was a bit tight at the moment.Hi: क्या उसे वाकई इतने महंगे फोन पर खर्च करना चाहिए?En: Should he really spend so much on an expensive phone?Hi: रेखा ने उसे समझाते हुए कहा, "सोचो आरव, टेक्नोलॉजी जरूर जरूरी है, पर संतुलन भी उतना ही अहम है।En: Rekha explained to him, "Think Aarav, technology is indeed important, but balance is equally crucial.Hi: कई बार मामूली चीजें भी बड़ी खुशियां लाती हैं।"En: Sometimes small things bring great joy."Hi: आरव ने गहन विचार किया।En: Aarav thought deeply.Hi: वह अंदर गया और फोन मॉडल्स को ध्यान से देखने लगा।En: He went inside and began examining the phone models carefully.Hi: आखिरकार, उसने एक ऐसा मॉडल चुना जो उसके बजट के भीतर था, लेकिन उसमें कुछेक फीचर्स कम थे।En: Eventually, he chose a model that was within his budget but had a few features less.Hi: पैसे का संतुलन रखते हुए उसने यह अहम फैसला किया।En: By balancing his finances, he made this important decision.Hi: स्टोर से बाहर निकलते हुए आरव ने धीरे-धीरे मुस्कुराते हुए कहा, "रेखा, तेरा धन्यवाद।En: As they exited the store, Aarav slowly smiled and said, "Thank you, Rekha.Hi: आज मैंने समझा कि टेक्नोलॉजी और जिंदगी का सही तालमेल किस तरह होना चाहिए।"En: Today I understood how technology and life should be balanced correctly."Hi: रेखा ने उसकी पीठ थपथपाई, "तुमने सही फैसला लिया आरव।En: Rekha patted his back, "You made the right decision, Aarav.Hi: व्यावहारिकता भी हमारी जिंदगी का हिस्सा होना चाहिए।"En: Practicality should also be a part of our lives."Hi: आरव को अहसास हुआ कि उसने सही निर्णय लिया।En: Aarav realized that he had made the right decision.Hi: वह खुशी-खुशी घर की ओर बढ़ा, अपने नए फोन के डिब्बे के साथ।En: He walked happily towards home with the box of his new phone.Hi: अब वह न केवल एक नया फोन अपने पास लेकर जा रहा था बल्कि एक नई सोच और समझ भी।En: He was not only carrying a new phone but also a new perspective and understanding. Vocabulary Words:sparkling: चमचमातीdecorations: सजावटglistening: चमचमातीjubilant: उल्लासितhesitation: संकोचcrucial: अहमperspective: नज़रियाunderstanding: समझlaunched: लॉन्च किए गएlit: चमकbudget: बजटeager: उत्सुकfinancial: आर्थिकexpensive: महंगेbalance: संतुलनpracticality: व्यावहारिकताdecision: निर्णयstreets: सड़कोंrain: बारिशcrowd: भीड़examining: जांचनाeventually: आखिरकारmodel: मॉडलfeatures: फीचर्सchoose: चुननाenvironment: माहौलjoy: खुशियांscenario: स्थितिcommunity: समुदायconvey: व्यक्त

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Conquering Fear: How a Dynamic Duo Captivated Investors Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-09-19-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Höstvinden svepte genom Stockholms gator och färgade löven i klara nyanser av rött och guld.En: The autumn wind swept through the streets of Stockholm, painting the leaves in vivid shades of red and gold.Sv: Inne i Tech Innovation Hub, med sina glänsande glasväggar och moderna möbler, rådde en febril aktivitet.En: Inside the Tech Innovation Hub, with its glistening glass walls and modern furniture, there was a feverish activity.Sv: Viktor och Elin stod inför en av sitt livs största utmaningar: en presentation som kunde förändra allt.En: Viktor and Elin were facing one of the biggest challenges of their lives: a presentation that could change everything.Sv: Viktor tittade på sina anteckningar.En: Viktor looked at his notes.Sv: Hans hjärta slog snabbt.En: His heart was racing.Sv: Han var tekniskt briljant men hatade att stå inför en publik.En: He was technically brilliant but hated standing in front of an audience.Sv: Elin, å andra sidan, talade alltid med lätthet.En: Elin, on the other hand, always spoke with ease.Sv: Hon log åt Viktor, en vänlig gest för att lugna honom.En: She smiled at Viktor, a friendly gesture to calm him.Sv: "Vi klarar det här," sade hon med bestämdhet.En: "We can do this," she said with determination.Sv: Sekunderna tickade ner när de steg in i konferensrummet.En: The seconds ticked down as they stepped into the conference room.Sv: Det stora rummet med sina stora fönster gav en magnifik vy över höstlövverkets spel av färger.En: The large room, with its big windows, offered a magnificent view of the colorful display of autumn foliage.Sv: Investerarna satt redan på plats, väntande och redo.En: The investors were already in place, waiting and ready.Sv: Presentationens start gick bra.En: The start of the presentation went well.Sv: Elin inledde med energi och övertygelse.En: Elin began with energy and conviction.Sv: Sedan var det Viktors tur.En: Then it was Viktor's turn.Sv: Han tog ett djupt andetag, men när han försökte börja, kände han hur paniken växte inom sig.En: He took a deep breath, but as he tried to start, he felt the panic rising within him.Sv: Orden ville inte komma ut.En: The words wouldn't come out.Sv: Elin såg oron i hans ögon.En: Elin saw the worry in his eyes.Sv: Hon klev in, fortsatte sömlöst och gav Viktor en chans att samla sina tankar.En: She stepped in, continued seamlessly, and gave Viktor a chance to gather his thoughts.Sv: Hon beskrev deras vision och deras plan med sådan självförtroende att investerarna inte kunde låta bli att bli intresserade.En: She described their vision and their plan with such confidence that the investors couldn't help but be interested.Sv: Sakta men säkert bättrade sig Viktor.En: Slowly but surely, Viktor improved.Sv: Med Elins stöd, fann han sin röst.En: With Elin's support, he found his voice.Sv: När han tog över, pratade han om tekniken de utvecklat med passion och övertygelse.En: When he took over, he spoke about the technology they had developed with passion and conviction.Sv: Han avslutade presentationen starkt, med gnistra i ögonen och säkerhet i rösten.En: He finished the presentation strongly, with a sparkle in his eyes and confidence in his voice.Sv: Det blev tyst i rummet för en stund, och sedan började investerarna applådera.En: There was silence in the room for a moment, then the investors began to applaud.Sv: De var imponerade av både idén och duons dynamik.En: They were impressed by both the idea and the duo's dynamic.Sv: Ett leende spred sig över Viktors ansikte.En: A smile spread across Viktor's face.Sv: Han hade överkommit sin rädsla, och Elin hade varit där vid hans sida.En: He had overcome his fear, and Elin had been there by his side.Sv: När investerarna gick med på att finansiera deras startup, kände Viktor hur en stor vikt lyftes från hans axlar.En: When the investors agreed to fund their startup, Viktor felt a huge weight lift off his shoulders.Sv: Han insåg att det var okej att inte vara perfekt och att han alltid kunde lita på Elin.En: He realized it was okay not to be perfect and that he could always rely on Elin.Sv: Ihop var de starkare.En: Together they were stronger.Sv: Utanför föll löven i Stockholm, och en ny resa började för Viktor och Elin med hopp och nya möjligheter.En: Outside, the leaves fell in Stockholm, and a new journey began for Viktor and Elin with hope and new possibilities.Sv: Deras partnerskap hade just fått sin första stora seger, och de kunde se fram emot framtiden med nyvunnet självförtroende.En: Their partnership had just achieved its first major victory, and they could look forward to the future with newfound confidence. Vocabulary Words:swept: sveptevivid: klaraglistening: glänsandefeverish: febrilgestures: gestdetermination: bestämdhetmagnificent: magnifikfoliage: lövverkconviction: övertygelsepanic: panikseamlessly: sömlöstconfidence: självförtroendepassion: passionsparkle: gnistradynamic: dynamikfear: rädslaovercome: överkommafund: finansieraweight: viktpartnership: partnerskapvictory: segernewfound: nyvunnetpossibilities: möjligheterinferno: livsanecdotes: anteckningarheart: hjärtacalm: lugnadescribed: beskrevrealized: insågsupport: stöd

Fluent Fiction - French: Futuria Frights: A Techie's Halloween Challenge Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-09-19-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Dans la ville de Futuria, tout brille de mille feux.En: In the city of Futuria, everything shines brightly.Fr: Les immeubles touchent presque le ciel, les voitures se déplacent sans bruit, et chaque maison semble sortir d'un film de science-fiction.En: The buildings almost touch the sky, the cars move without a sound, and each house seems to come straight out of a science fiction movie.Fr: En automne, les rues s'illuminent de décors d'Halloween, avec des citrouilles rieuses et fantômes lumineux.En: In autumn, the streets light up with Halloween decorations, with laughing pumpkins and glowing ghosts.Fr: Étienne, un jeune développeur passionné de technologie et de Halloween, adore vivre ici.En: Étienne, a young developer passionate about technology and Halloween, loves living here.Fr: Sa maison est un bijou de haute technologie.En: His house is a high-tech gem.Fr: Un jour, préparant sa maison pour Halloween, il veut s'amuser avec son nouveau programme de sécurité.En: One day, while preparing his house for Halloween, he decides to have fun with his new security program.Fr: Mais, distrait par sa passion pour les vampires, il fait une erreur.En: But, distracted by his passion for vampires, he makes a mistake.Fr: Il programme la maison pour qu'elle ne le reconnaisse que déguisé en vampire.En: He programs the house so that it only recognizes him when disguised as a vampire.Fr: Ce soir-là, fatigué par le travail, il rentre chez lui.En: That evening, tired from work, he comes home.Fr: Mais, son costume est rangé, et sa maison refuse de le laisser entrer.En: But his costume is packed away, and his house refuses to let him in.Fr: "Accès refusé", annonce la voix métallique de sa maison.En: "Access denied," announces the metallic voice of his house.Fr: Étienne est perplexe.En: Étienne is puzzled.Fr: Luc, un ami et voisin, passe et sourit.En: Luc, a friend and neighbor, passes by and smiles.Fr: "Pourquoi tu restes dehors ?"En: "Why are you staying outside?"Fr: demande Luc.En: Luc asks.Fr: Étienne explique la situation.En: Étienne explains the situation.Fr: Luc rit : "Tu dois vraiment aimer Halloween pour ça !"En: Luc laughs: "You really must love Halloween for something like this!"Fr: Mais, Étienne est préoccupé.En: But Étienne is concerned.Fr: La nuit tombe, le vent frais de l'automne souffle.En: Night falls, and the cool autumn wind blows.Fr: Il pense d'abord à reprogrammer le système de sécurité depuis son téléphone, mais la batterie est faible.En: He first thinks about reprogramming the security system from his phone, but the battery is low.Fr: Il a peur de faire une autre erreur.En: He fears making another mistake.Fr: Soudain, une idée lui vient à l'esprit.En: Suddenly, an idea comes to him.Fr: "Et si je remets le costume ?"En: "What if I put the costume back on?"Fr: pense-t-il.En: he thinks.Fr: Il n'aime pas cette idée, mais le temps presse.En: He doesn't like this idea, but time is running out.Fr: Il rentre chez Luc, trouve son costume de vampire, et s'habille rapidement.En: He goes to Luc's house, finds his vampire costume, and quickly dresses up.Fr: Dans la rue, les enfants rient et pointent du doigt : "Vite un vampire !"En: In the street, children laugh and point: "Quick, a vampire!"Fr: Les voisins le regardent avec curiosité, mais Étienne s'en moque.En: Neighbors watch him with curiosity, but Étienne doesn't care.Fr: Il se précipite vers sa maison.En: He rushes to his house.Fr: "Accès accordé", dit la maison.En: "Access granted," says the house.Fr: Enfin !En: Finally!Fr: À l'intérieur, il retire vite le costume et répare son erreur.En: Inside, he quickly takes off the costume and fixes his mistake.Fr: Avec un sourire, il se promet d'être plus attentif la prochaine fois.En: With a smile, he promises himself to be more attentive next time.Fr: Il regarde par la fenêtre, les lumières de Futuria brillent.En: He looks out the window, the lights of Futuria shining.Fr: Cette aventure lui apprend une leçon précieuse : la technologie est géniale, mais il faut parfois garder les choses simples.En: This adventure teaches him a valuable lesson: technology is fantastic, but sometimes you need to keep things simple. Vocabulary Words:city: la villebuildings: les immeublesscience fiction: science-fictiondecorations: les décorspumpkins: les citrouilleslaughing: rieusesyoung developer: jeune développeurpassionate: passionnéhigh-tech gem: bijou de haute technologiesecurity program: programme de sécuritévampires: les vampirescostume: le costumemetallic voice: la voix métalliquepuzzled: perplexeneighbor: le voisinconcerned: préoccupébattery: la batteriemistake: erreurcuriosity: la curiositéinside: à l'intérieuradventure: l'aventurelesson: la leçontechnology: la technologiesimple: simplelights: les lumièresautumn: automneprograms: programmeevening: soirreprogramming: reprogrammeridea: l'idée

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Under the Jacarandas: Bridging Sibling Silence in Buenos Aires Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-09-19-22-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: El sol brillaba alto en el cielo, iluminando el Parque de la Independencia en Buenos Aires.En: The sun shone high in the sky, illuminating the Parque de la Independencia in Buenos Aires.Es: La primavera había llegado, y con ella, el parque estaba lleno de estudiantes celebrando el Día del Estudiante.En: Spring had arrived, and with it, the park was full of students celebrating Student's Day.Es: Las flores del jacarandá pintaban de morado los caminos, y el aire olía a una mezcla de hierba fresca y esperanza.En: The jacarandá flowers painted the paths purple, and the air smelled of fresh grass and hope.Es: Inés llegó al parque con un propósito claro.En: Inés arrived at the park with a clear purpose.Es: Quería hablar con Rafa, su hermano mayor.En: She wanted to talk to Rafa, her older brother.Es: Desde el divorcio de sus padres, Rafa se había distanciado.En: Since their parents' divorce, Rafa had become distant.Es: Inés lo entendía pero no lo aceptaba.En: Inés understood this but did not accept it.Es: La familia siempre debía estar unida.En: Family should always stay united.Es: Vio a Rafa sentado bajo un gran árbol con una expresión seria.En: She saw Rafa sitting under a large tree with a serious expression.Es: Parecía fuera de lugar en medio de tanta alegría juvenil.En: He seemed out of place amidst so much youthful joy.Es: Decidida, Inés se acercó con una sonrisa.En: Determined, Inés approached with a smile.Es: —Hola, Rafa.En: "Hello, Rafa.Es: ¿Cómo estás?En: How are you?"Es: —saludó con entusiasmo.En: she greeted enthusiastically.Es: Rafa levantó la vista, sorprendido.En: Rafa looked up, surprised.Es: —Hola, Inés —respondió, sin mucho ánimo.En: "Hello, Inés," he replied, without much energy.Es: Inés se sentó a su lado y miró a los niños jugando cerca.En: Inés sat down next to him and watched the children playing nearby.Es: —¿Te acuerdas cuando jugábamos aquí?En: "Do you remember when we used to play here?"Es: —preguntó recordando su infancia feliz.En: she asked, recalling their happy childhood.Es: Rafa asintió, pero no dijo nada.En: Rafa nodded but said nothing.Es: El silencio entre ellos era tangible, pero Inés estaba decidida.En: The silence between them was tangible, but Inés was determined.Es: —Rafa, sé que todo ha cambiado.En: "Rafa, I know everything has changed.Es: Pero no quiero perderte.En: But I don't want to lose you.Es: Somos hermanos.En: We are siblings.Es: Y créeme, lo que más quiero es que podamos hablar —dijo Inés con suavidad.En: And believe me, what I want most is for us to be able to talk," Inés said gently.Es: Rafa suspiró y miró el suelo.En: Rafa sighed and looked at the ground.Es: —No es fácil, Inés.En: "It's not easy, Inés.Es: Me siento... traicionado.En: I feel... betrayed.Es: Abandonado.En: Abandoned.Es: Es como si todo se hubiera desmoronado —confesó finalmente, su voz llena de sentimientos reprimidos.En: It's like everything has fallen apart," he finally confessed, his voice full of repressed feelings.Es: Inés le puso una mano en el brazo.En: Inés placed a hand on his arm.Es: —Entiendo.En: "I understand.Es: El divorcio nos ha afectado a todos... pero podemos enfrentarlo juntos —respondió con sinceridad.En: The divorce has affected us all... but we can face it together," she responded sincerely.Es: Rafa finalmente miró a su hermana.En: Rafa finally looked at his sister.Es: Había una chispa de dolor en sus ojos, pero también un toque de comprensión.En: There was a spark of pain in his eyes, but also a hint of understanding.Es: —No sabía cuánto necesitaba escuchar eso —admitió.En: "I didn't know how much I needed to hear that," he admitted.Es: El clima se suavizó entre ellos, creando un espacio seguro para el entendimiento.En: The atmosphere softened between them, creating a safe space for understanding.Es: Decidieron dar un paseo por el parque, recordando viejas historias y compartiendo nuevos sueños.En: They decided to take a walk through the park, recalling old stories and sharing new dreams.Es: Al final del día, mientras el sol comenzaba a esconderse detrás de las jacarandas, Rafa miró a Inés.En: At the end of the day, as the sun began to hide behind the jacarandas, Rafa looked at Inés.Es: —Gracias por estar aquí.En: "Thanks for being here.Es: Prometo intentarlo, pero a veces necesito mi espacio —dijo con honestidad.En: I promise to try, but sometimes I need my space," he said honestly.Es: —Claro, Rafa.En: "Of course, Rafa.Es: Estoy aquí cuando me necesites —respondió Inés, contenta de haber dado ese paso hacia la reconciliación.En: I'm here whenever you need me," Inés replied, pleased to have taken this step toward reconciliation.Es: Mientras se alejaban del parque, ambos sabían que no sería fácil, pero tenían algo más fuerte que cualquier dificultad: se tenían el uno al otro, y eso era un buen comienzo.En: As they walked away from the park, they both knew it wouldn't be easy, but they had something stronger than any difficulty: they had each other, and that was a good start. Vocabulary Words:to illuminate: iluminarthe purpose: el propósitodistant: distanteto accept: aceptarsibling: el/la hermano/ato betray: traicionarabandoned: abandonadoto fall apart: desmoronarseto confess: confesarrepressed: reprimidoto affect: afectarhonest: honestothe understanding: el entendimientoreconciliation: la reconciliaciónthe pain: el dolortangible: tangiblechildhood: la infanciaspark: la chispato recall: recordaryouthful: juvenilto create: crearto express: expresarto unite: unirhonestly: con honestidadthe atmosphere: el climato hide: esconderseto share: compartirdetermined: decididoto greet: saludarto promise: prometer

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Coding Triumph at Techno Valley: The Power of Teamwork Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-09-19-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 가을 바람이 시원하게 스쳐 가는 테크노 밸리의 하루.En: A day in Techno Valley, where the autumn breeze passes by coolly.Ko: 여기는 첨단 기술로 가득 찬 도시의 중심.En: This is the center of a city filled with advanced technology.Ko: 빛나는 건물들 사이로 학교의 코드 경진대회가 열리고 있다.En: Amidst the shining buildings, a school's coding competition is taking place.Ko: 내 이름은 지수.En: My name is Jisoo.Ko: 나는 이 대회에서 꼭 우승하고 싶다.En: I really want to win this competition.Ko: 학교의 명예와 장학금. 모든 것이 걸려 있다.En: The school's honor and a scholarship are all at stake.Ko: “지수, 준비됐어?” 민호는 바람처럼 느긋하게 묻는다.En: "Jisoo, are you ready?" Minho asks leisurely, like the wind.Ko: 민호는 코딩에 천재다.En: Minho is a genius at coding.Ko: 하지만 그는 자신에 대한 의심을 감춘다.En: However, he hides doubts about himself.Ko: 옆에서 연준이 우리를 지켜본다.En: Beside us, Yeonjun watches over us.Ko: 그는 언제나 우리 팀을 응원해 준다.En: He always cheers for our team.Ko: 이 대회에 참여하기로 한 것도 그의 제안이었다.En: It was his suggestion for us to participate in this competition.Ko: 대회장은 북적이고 흥미롭다.En: The competition hall is bustling and exciting.Ko: 찌푸린 땀방울과 기계음.En: Furrowed brows, sweat drops, and mechanical sounds.Ko: 코딩이 시작되자 긴장감이 가득하다.En: As the coding begins, the tension is palpable.Ko: 나는 첫 번째 문제를 맡는다.En: I'm in charge of the first problem.Ko: 하지만 곧 복잡한 규칙들이 나를 압박했다.En: But soon, the complex rules started to press down on me.Ko: 머리가 하얘졌다.En: My mind went blank.Ko: 실수할 시간이 없다.En: There's no time for mistakes.Ko: “지수, 팀워크가 중요해. 우리 모두 노력하자.” 연준이 나에게 용기를 준다.En: "Jisoo, teamwork is important. Let's all do our best," Yeonjun encourages me.Ko: 나는 단독으로 해결하려던 마음을 바꾼다.En: I change my mind about solving it alone.Ko: 민호, 연준과 함께하기로 한다.En: I decide to work together with Minho and Yeonjun.Ko: 그들의 도움을 믿기로 결심한다.En: I decide to trust their help.Ko: 시간이 흐르고, 우리 프로그램에 문제가 생겼다.En: Time passes, and our program encounters a problem.Ko: 오류를 발견했다.En: We discover an error.Ko: 마감시간은 다가온다.En: The deadline approaches.Ko: 우리는 당황하지만, 서로 힘을 합친다.En: We panic, but we unite our efforts.Ko: 민호가 코드를 검토하고, 연준이 중복된 코드를 정리한다. 나는 마지막 최적화를 한다.En: Minho reviews the code, Yeonjun organizes redundant code, and I make the final optimizations.Ko: 드디어 시간이 조금 남았다.En: Finally, there's a little time left.Ko: 최종 프로그램이 성공적으로 작동한다.En: The final program runs successfully.Ko: 우리는 한숨을 돌린다.En: We breathe a sigh of relief.Ko: 공은 깨끗하게 굴러간다.En: The ball rolls cleanly.Ko: 발표 시간이다.En: It's presentation time.Ko: 우리 팀의 노력이 발표되고, 결과는?En: Our team's efforts are announced, and the result?Ko: 놀랍게도 우리는 우승했다!En: Surprisingly, we won!Ko: 믿기지 않는다.En: It's unbelievable.Ko: 우리가 함께한 덕분이다.En: It's thanks to us working together.Ko: 나는 팀워크의 힘과 신뢰의 중요성을 배웠다.En: I've learned the power of teamwork and the importance of trust.Ko: 혼자서 해결할 수 없는 문제도 있다.En: There are problems you can't solve alone.Ko: 도움을 받는 것이 나약한 것이 아니라는 걸 이제 안다.En: I realize now that receiving help isn't a sign of weakness.Ko: 마지막으로 우리는 다 함께 추석 명절을 즐긴다.En: Lastly, we all enjoy the Chuseok holiday together.Ko: 보름달을 보며 우리는 다짐한다.En: Looking at the full moon, we make a promise.Ko: 다시는 두려움이나 불안을 뒤로 두지 않겠다고.En: We won't let fear or anxiety hold us back again.Ko: 함께라면 무엇이든 할 수 있다고 믿었다.En: We believed that together we could do anything.Ko: 그렇게 우리의 이야기는 새로운 시작을 향해 나아간다.En: And so, our story moves toward a new beginning. Vocabulary Words:autumn: 가을breeze: 바람advanced: 첨단technology: 기술competition: 경진대회stake: 걸려 있다genius: 천재doubts: 의심leisurely: 느긋하게amidst: 사이로bustling: 북적이고furrowed: 찌푸린tension: 긴장감complex: 복잡한press: 압박하다blank: 하얘졌다teamwork: 팀워크encourages: 용기를 준다optimizations: 최적화redundant: 중복된restraint: 다짐relief: 한숨을 돌린다announcement: 발표presentation: 발표 시간accumulated: 축적된unbelievable: 믿기지 않는다teamwork: 팀워크trust: 신뢰weakness: 나약한beginning: 시작

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Thriving in the High-Tech Halls: A Robotics Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-09-19-22-34-02-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Улице високотехнолошког града биле су живе од раног јутра.En: The streets of the high-tech city were lively from early morning.Sr: Јесен се осећала у свежем ваздуху, а школска дворана била је испуњена узбуђеним ученицима и букама робота који су тихо зујали.En: Autumn could be felt in the fresh air, and the school hall was filled with excited students and the hum of robots quietly buzzing.Sr: Ученици су били спремни за велики дан – такмичење у роботици.En: The students were ready for the big day – the robotics competition.Sr: Никола је стајао у углу, посматрајући свој тим.En: Nikola was standing in the corner, observing his team.Sr: Био је паметан, али вечито нервозан.En: He was smart but perpetually nervous.Sr: Одувек је желео да се докаже, посебно пред својим ментором.En: He always wanted to prove himself, especially in front of his mentor.Sr: Поред њега су били његови тимски партнери, Милош и Јована.En: Beside him were his teammates, Miloš and Jovana.Sr: Милош је био познат по својој креативности и самопоуздању.En: Miloš was known for his creativity and confidence.Sr: Он и Никола су често имали различите приступе.En: He and Nikola often had different approaches.Sr: Јована је била талентована програмерка, покушавала је да одржи хармонију у тиму, али је истовремено волела иновације.En: Jovana was a talented programmer, trying to maintain harmony in the team, but at the same time, she loved innovation.Sr: Док су припремали робота за представљање, Никола је приметио да Милош има нову идеју.En: While they were preparing the robot for the presentation, Nikola noticed that Miloš had a new idea.Sr: Милош је предложио да додају један занимљив механизам роботу, нешто што би их издвојило из масе других тимова.En: Miloš suggested adding an intriguing mechanism to the robot, something that would set them apart from the other teams.Sr: Никола је осећао како му срце убрзано куца од саме помисли на промену у последњем тренутку.En: Nikola's heart began to race at the mere thought of a last-minute change.Sr: Борио се са својим перфекционизмом и притиском да оствари савршен резултат.En: He struggled with his perfectionism and the pressure to achieve a perfect result.Sr: Узбуна је пројурила кроз ходник.En: An announcement echoed through the hallway.Sr: Време за такмичење је почело.En: The time for the competition had begun.Sr: Док су робот ишао по задатој стази, изненада је стао.En: As the robot was going along the assigned path, it suddenly stopped.Sr: Срце Николи је утонуо, али није било времена за панику.En: Nikola's heart sank, but there was no time for panic.Sr: Јована је одмах притрчала, користећи Милошеву идеју као инспирацију за брзу поправку.En: Jovana immediately rushed over, using Miloš's idea as inspiration for a quick fix.Sr: Док су поново покренули робота, Никола је задржао дах.En: As they restarted the robot, Nikola held his breath.Sr: Њихова иновација привукла је пажњу жирија.En: Their innovation caught the judges' attention.Sr: Када се завршило такмичење, њихов тим је добио посебну награду за креативност.En: When the competition ended, their team received a special award for creativity.Sr: Док су коначно излазили из дворане, Николи је срце било испуњено новом спознајом.En: As they finally exited the hall, Nikola's heart was filled with new insight.Sr: Схватио је колико је важно веровати својим тимским партнерима и различитим идејама.En: He realized how important it is to trust his teammates and different ideas.Sr: Уз Милоша и Јовану, схватио је да сарадња и флексибилност воде ка успеху.En: With Miloš and Jovana, he understood that collaboration and flexibility lead to success.Sr: Његов сан да импресионира ментора и освоји награду остварио се на најнеочекиванији начин.En: His dream of impressing his mentor and winning an award came true in the most unexpected way.Sr: Нова енергија је сијала у њему док су корачали напоље у прохладни јесењи дан, спремни за неке нове изазове.En: A new energy shone within him as they stepped outside into the crisp autumn day, ready for new challenges. Vocabulary Words:lively: живеperpetually: вечитоmentorship: менторомcreativity: креативностиconfidence: самопоуздањуapproaches: приступеharmony: хармонијуinnovation: иновацијеintriguing: занимљивmechanism: механизамperfectionism: перфекционизмомpressure: притискомannouncement: узбунаpanic: паникуquick fix: брзу поправкуattention: пажњуjudges: жиријаcompetition: такмичењеspecial award: посебну наградуinsight: спознајомcollaboration: сарадњаflexibility: флексибилностsuccess: успехуdream: санunexpected: неочекиваниenergy: енергијаcrisp: прохладниchallenges: изазовеobserving: посматрајућиassigned path: задатој стази

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Autumn of Resilience: An Unexpected Journey to Hope Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-09-18-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Jeroen zat in de wachtkamer van het ziekenhuis in Amsterdam.En: Jeroen sat in the waiting room of the hospital in Amsterdam.Nl: Hij keek gespannen naar de klok.En: He nervously watched the clock.Nl: De steriele witte muren voelden koud aan, een scherp contrast met de warme herfstkleuren die buiten door de ramen te zien waren.En: The sterile white walls felt cold, a sharp contrast to the warm autumn colors visible through the windows outside.Nl: Oranje en gele bladeren dwarrelden in de wind.En: Orange and yellow leaves fluttered in the wind.Nl: Het was een herfstige dag, maar binnen voelde het kil.En: It was an autumnal day, but inside it felt chilly.Nl: Saskia, zijn partner, was op dat moment in de operatiekamer.En: Saskia, his partner, was in the operating room at that moment.Nl: Jeroen was meestal optimistisch, maar nu woog de angst voor het onbekende zwaar op zijn schouders.En: Jeroen was usually optimistic, but now the fear of the unknown weighed heavily on his shoulders.Nl: Hij schrok van de geluiden om hem heen.En: He was startled by the sounds around him.Nl: Hij probeerde zich te concentreren op elk nieuw geluid, elke voetstap in de gang.En: He tried to concentrate on each new noise, every footstep in the hallway.Nl: Hendrik, zijn broer, zat naast hem.En: Hendrik, his brother, sat next to him.Nl: Hij was gekomen om Jeroen te steunen.En: He had come to support Jeroen.Nl: Hendrik wist dat er weinig woorden waren die nu konden helpen, maar hij probeerde het toch.En: Hendrik knew there were few words that could help right now, but he tried anyway.Nl: "Het komt goed, Jeroen.En: "It will be okay, Jeroen.Nl: Ze is in goede handen," fluisterde hij.En: She is in good hands," he whispered.Nl: Jeroen knikte, maar voelde zich nog steeds overweldigd.En: Jeroen nodded, but still felt overwhelmed.Nl: Zijn gedachten waren een wirwar van zorgen en angst.En: His thoughts were a jumble of worries and fear.Nl: Hij voelde dat hij moest praten, moet delen hoe hij zich voelde, maar de woorden kwamen niet.En: He felt he needed to talk, to share how he felt, but the words wouldn't come.Nl: Hendrik gaf hem een kleine duw.En: Hendrik gave him a gentle nudge.Nl: "Vertel me weer over die keer dat we met Saskia naar de Zaanse Schans gingen," stelde Hendrik voor met een glimlach.En: "Tell me again about the time we went to the Zaanse Schans with Saskia," Hendrik suggested with a smile.Nl: Jeroen zuchtte en begon te vertellen.En: Jeroen sighed and began to tell the story.Nl: "We waren... het was zo'n warme dag.En: "We were... it was such a warm day.Nl: We kochten ijs en Saskia liet het direct vallen!"En: We bought ice cream and Saskia dropped it immediately!"Nl: Hij kon niet anders dan even lachen bij die herinnering.En: He couldn't help but laugh at that memory.Nl: Hendrik lachte mee, en ze verloren zich even in het gesprek, vergetend waar ze waren.En: Hendrik laughed along, and for a moment, they lost themselves in the conversation, forgetting where they were.Nl: Plots verscheen de chirurg in de deuropening.En: Suddenly, the surgeon appeared in the doorway.Nl: Het was alsof de tijd even stil stond.En: It was as if time stood still.Nl: Jeroen's hart sloeg sneller.En: Jeroen's heart raced.Nl: Hij keek de chirurg aan, zoekend naar een aanwijzing in zijn gezicht.En: He looked at the surgeon, searching for a clue in his face.Nl: "Het gaat goed," zei de chirurg geruststellend.En: "She is doing well," the surgeon said reassuringly.Nl: "Saskia is stabiel en zal volledig herstellen."En: "Saskia is stable and will make a full recovery."Nl: Jeroen kon het nauwelijks geloven.En: Jeroen could hardly believe it.Nl: De opluchting overspoelde hem en hij barstte in lachen uit, tranen van vreugde sprongen in zijn ogen.En: Relief washed over him, and he burst into laughter, tears of joy springing to his eyes.Nl: Hendrik sloeg een arm om zijn schouders, en ze deelden een moment van pure opluchting.En: Hendrik threw an arm around his shoulders, and they shared a moment of pure relief.Nl: In dat moment besefte Jeroen dat hij niet alleen was.En: In that moment, Jeroen realized he was not alone.Nl: Hij leerde dat het oké was om kwetsbaar te zijn, en dat hij steun kon vinden in degenen om hem heen.En: He learned that it was okay to be vulnerable and that he could find support from those around him.Nl: Samen met Hendrik wandelde hij opgelucht de gang door, de herfstkleuren die door de ramen flikkerden buiten, symboliserend de hoop en het nieuwe begin.En: Alongside Hendrik, he walked down the hallway, relieved, the autumn colors flickering outside through the windows, symbolizing hope and a new beginning. Vocabulary Words:waiting room: wachtkamersterile: sterieleoperating room: operatiekameroverwhelmed: overweldigdjumble: wirwarvulnerable: kwetsbaarreassuringly: geruststellendrecovery: herstelfluttered: dwarreldenclue: aanwijzingconcentrate: concentrerensymbolizing: symboliserendnervously: gespannensharply: scherpcontrast: contrastrecovery: herstelrelief: opluchtingsurgeon: chirurgfootsteps: voetstapchilly: kilmoment: momentsupport: steunensuggested: stelde voorsmile: glimlachdrooped: liet vallenpathway: gangappeared: verscheenhesitant: aarzelendnew beginning: nieuw beginhope: hoop

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Avi's Rosh Hashanah: A Race Against Time in the Hospital Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-09-18-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: בבית החולים הגדול, אורות ניאון בהירים האירו את המסדרונות הצרים.En: In the large hospital, bright neon lights illuminated the narrow corridors.He: היה זה ערב ראש השנה והלחץ היה בשיאו.En: It was the eve of Rosh Hashanah and the pressure was at its peak.He: אבי, אח בבית החולים, היה עסוק בהכנות לחג וגם לטיפול באנשים.En: Avi, a nurse in the hospital, was busy with preparations for the holiday as well as caring for patients.He: הוא אהב לשחק במשחקי חידות, והפעם הייתה לו חידה אמיתית לפענח.En: He loved playing puzzle games, and this time he had a real puzzle to solve.He: נעלם חפץ חשוב שהיה צריך בשביל הליך רפואי של אילי, פציינט מאוד חיוני.En: An important item, needed for a medical procedure for Eli, a very vital patient, had disappeared.He: אילי האמין לפי מסורתו שכל דבר שנמצא בראש השנה הוא מיוחד ועתיד להביא מזל.En: According to his tradition, Eli believed that anything found on Rosh Hashanah is special and destined to bring luck.He: הרופא נועה, שהגיע לביקור מרחוק, לא הכיר את בית החולים וזה עשה את הכל מסובך יותר.En: Dr. Noa, who had come for a visit from afar, was not familiar with the hospital, which made everything more complicated.He: אבי ידע שעליו למצוא את החפץ במהירות כדי שאילי יוכל לעבור את ההליך בזמן.En: Avi knew he had to find the item quickly so that Eli could undergo the procedure on time.He: הוא התחיל לחשוב היכן ייתכן שהחפץ נעלם.En: He began to think about where the item might have disappeared.He: רעיון אחד הבזיק במוחו - אולי חדר האחסון שבקומה השנייה.En: One idea flashed in his mind - perhaps the storage room on the second floor.He: כשהגיע לשם, הוא ראה את נועה, שנראה אבוד.En: When he arrived there, he saw Noa, who looked lost.He: אבי שאל אותו אם ראה את החפץ, ונועה נזכר שאולי ראה משהו דומה בקופסה בחדר האחסון, אך לא שם לב לזה הרבה.En: Avi asked him if he had seen the item, and Noa remembered that he might have seen something similar in a box in the storage room, but hadn't paid much attention to it.He: יחד, הם חיפשו את החפץ בקופסאות רבות.En: Together, they searched for the item in many boxes.He: המסדרון היה מלא באנשי צוות אחרים שהתכוננו לראש השנה, אבל אבי היה ממוקד במשימה שלו.En: The corridor was full of other staff members preparing for Rosh Hashanah, but Avi was focused on his mission.He: לבסוף, בתוך ערמת קופסאות, אבי מצא את החפץ!En: Finally, within a pile of boxes, Avi found the item!He: הוא החזיק אותו בידו וברך בשקט "שנה טובה" לעצמו.En: He held it in his hand and quietly blessed himself with "Shanah Tovah."He: הם מיהרו חזרה, וההליך עבר בהצלחה.En: They hurried back, and the procedure was successfully completed.He: אילי חייך בהתרגשות, ואבי הרגיש תחושת סיפוק.En: Eli smiled with excitement, and Avi felt a sense of satisfaction.He: הוא גילה אומץ ופתר את המסתורין בזמן, בדיוק לפני החג.En: He had shown courage and solved the mystery in time, just before the holiday.He: בערב, אבי חזר הביתה לחגוג את ראש השנה עם משפחתו.En: In the evening, Avi returned home to celebrate Rosh Hashanah with his family.He: הוא ידע שהשנה החדשה תביא עמה הרבה הרפתקאות חדשות, והרגיש גאווה על פתרון הבעיה והעזרה שהעניק.En: He knew that the new year would bring many new adventures, and he felt proud of solving the problem and the help he had given. Vocabulary Words:illuminated: האירוcorridors: מסדרונותpressure: לחץpreparations: הכנותpuzzle: חידהdisappeared: נעלםvital: חיוניprocedure: הליךbelief: אמונהtradition: מסורתdestined: עתידcomplicated: מסובךquickly: במהירותidea: רעיוןflashed: הבזיקstorage: אחסוןremembered: נזכרattention: תשומת לבmission: משימהblessed: ברךsatisfaction: סיפוקcourage: אומץmystery: מסתוריןadventures: הרפתקאותproud: גאווהhelp: עזרהevening: ערבcelebrate: לחגוגstaff: אנשי צוותfocused: ממוקדBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: From Serene Waters to Friendship: A Budapest Bath Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-09-18-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A késő nyári nap sugara lágy fényben fürdette Budapest híres termálfürdőjét.En: The late summer sun's rays bathed Budapest's famous thermal bath in soft light.Hu: A víz lassan hullámzott, az emberek békésen lebegtek a medencében.En: The water gently rippled, and people floated peacefully in the pool.Hu: A gyógyító víz melege nyugtatólag hatott mindenkire, aki belépett.En: The healing warmth of the water had a calming effect on everyone who entered.Hu: Zoltán, egy szorgalmas könyvelő, a hétköznapok stresszét feledte el a vízben.En: Zoltán, a diligent accountant, forgot about the stress of daily life in the water.Hu: Szerette a csendet és a nyugalmat, amit a fürdő nyújtott.En: He loved the silence and tranquility that the bath offered.Hu: Az egyik medencében egy másik látogató élvezte a napsütést.En: In another pool, another visitor was enjoying the sunshine.Hu: Júlia, egy életvidám utazási író, lelkesen merült el a fürdő atmoszférájában.En: Júlia, a lively travel writer, eagerly immersed herself in the bath's atmosphere.Hu: Szívesen beszélgetett az emberekkel, hogy inspirációt gyűjtsön következő cikkéhez.En: She loved talking to people, gathering inspiration for her next article.Hu: A sors úgy hozta, hogy Zoltán és Júlia egymás mellett foglaltak helyet a sekély medencében.En: Fate had it that Zoltán and Júlia took seats next to each other in the shallow pool.Hu: Eleinte mindketten a saját gondolataikba merültek.En: At first, both were lost in their own thoughts.Hu: Júlia azonban hamar megszólította Zoltánt: „Szép idő van ma, igaz?En: However, Júlia soon spoke to Zoltán: "It's a beautiful day today, isn't it?"Hu: ”Zoltán egy pillanatra megrettent.En: Zoltán was momentarily startled.Hu: Nem volt hozzászokva ahhoz, hogy idegenekkel beszélgessen.En: He wasn't used to chatting with strangers.Hu: De valami Júlia vidámságában arra késztette, hogy válaszoljon: „Igen, tényleg ideális.En: But something about Júlia's cheerfulness prompted him to respond: "Yes, it really is ideal.Hu: A víz is csodálatos.En: The water is wonderful too."Hu: ”Júlia kíváncsian folytatta a beszélgetést: „Gyakran jössz ide?En: Júlia curiously continued the conversation: "Do you come here often?"Hu: ” Zoltán egy kicsit habozott, majd megnyílt: „Igen, próbálok minden hétvégén eljönni.En: Zoltán hesitated a bit, then opened up: "Yes, I try to come every weekend.Hu: Jó itt kikapcsolódni a munka után.En: It's a good place to unwind after work.Hu: És te?En: And you?"Hu: ”„Csak most látogatok ide először.En: "It's my first time visiting here.Hu: Az újságomnak írok egy cikket Budapest fürdőiről.En: I'm writing an article for my newspaper about Budapest's baths.Hu: Szeretem megismerni az itteni embereket és történeteiket” – válaszolta Júlia mosolyogva.En: I love getting to know the people here and their stories," Júlia replied, smiling.Hu: A beszélgetés kezdetben kissé akadozott, de hamar folyamatosabbá vált.En: The conversation was initially a bit stilted, but it soon became more fluid.Hu: Zoltán lassan megnyugodott, és élvezte Júlia társaságát.En: Zoltán slowly relaxed and enjoyed Júlia's company.Hu: Egy váratlan pillanatban egy kicsit ügyetlenül csúszott meg a medence lépcsőjén, és mindketten hangosan felnevettek.En: In an unexpected moment, he slipped a bit clumsily on the pool steps, and they both laughed out loud.Hu: Ez a közös nevetés oldotta a maradék feszültséget.En: This shared laughter eased the remaining tension.Hu: Beszélgetésük több órán át tartott, megosztották egymással munkájuk és életük apró történeteit.En: Their conversation lasted for hours, sharing little stories of their work and lives.Hu: Júlia ígérte, hogy elküldi Zoltánnak a cikk tervezetét, mielőtt publikálná.En: Júlia promised to send Zoltán the draft of the article before publishing it.Hu: A nap végén, ahogy elhagyták a fürdőt, telefonszámot cseréltek.En: At the end of the day, as they left the bath, they exchanged phone numbers.Hu: Még integettek egymásnak, mielőtt más irányba indultak.En: They even waved to each other before heading in different directions.Hu: Zoltán úgy érezte, mintha újra megszínesedett volna az élete.En: Zoltán felt as if his life had been brightened again.Hu: Júlia boldogan nyugtázta, hogy nemcsak inspirációt kapott, hanem egy új barátságot is találhatott.En: Júlia happily noted that she had not only gained inspiration but also found a new friendship.Hu: Az aznapi fürdőzés többet adott, mint a megszokott relaxációt.En: That day's bath provided more than the usual relaxation.Hu: Két különböző életút találkozott és barátságot hozott létre, amit mindketten örömmel fogadnak majd vissza a jövőben.En: Two different life paths met and created a friendship, which both will gladly welcome back in the future. Vocabulary Words:bathed: fürdetterays: sugarathermal: termálrippled: hullámzottcalming: nyugtatólagdiligent: szorgalmastranquility: nyugalmatimmersed: merülteagerly: lelkesenfate: sorsshallow: sekélystartled: megrettentcheerfulness: vidámságunwind: kikapcsolódnihesitated: habozottatmosphere: atmoszférájábanconversation: beszélgetésstilted: akadozottclumsily: ügyetlenüllaughter: nevetéstension: feszültségetshared: megosztottákdraft: tervezetétrelaxation: relaxációtgathering: gyűjtsöninspiration: inspirációtnoted: nyugtáztabrightened: megszínesedettpaths: életútwelcomed: fogadnak

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: A Nurse's Quiet Break & An Unforgettable Reminder Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-09-18-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Kari satte seg ned ved et ledig bord i sykehusets kafeteria.En: Kari sat down at an empty table in the hospital cafeteria.No: Hun pustet ut og lot spenningen i skuldrene slippe litt tak.En: She exhaled and let the tension in her shoulders ease a little.No: Kafeteriaen var alltid fylt med folk.En: The cafeteria was always filled with people.No: Lyden av brett som klirret og samtaler som summet blandet seg med lukten av fersk mat og den velkjente antiseptiske duften fra gangene.En: The sound of trays clattering and conversations buzzing mixed with the aroma of fresh food and the familiar antiseptic scent from the corridors.No: Utenfor viste høstløvet seg i vakre røde og oransje toner, som vinden lekte med.En: Outside, the autumn leaves displayed beautiful red and orange hues, played with by the wind.No: Det var lunsjskift, og Kari var vanligvis aldri her på denne tiden.En: It was the lunch shift, and Kari was usually never here at this time.No: Hun var sykepleier og brukte dagene på å ta vare på andre.En: She was a nurse and spent her days caring for others.No: Det siste halve året hadde vært krevende på grunn av bemanningsmangel.En: The last six months had been demanding due to staff shortages.No: Kari kjente seg overveldet av alle oppgavene hun hadde i løpet av en dag.En: Kari felt overwhelmed by all the tasks she had in a day.No: Hun ville så gjerne gi pasientene alt de trengte, gjøre dagen deres litt lysere, men det var blitt vanskeligere.En: She wanted so much to give the patients everything they needed, to make their day a little brighter, but it had become more difficult.No: I dag hadde hun bestemt seg for å ta en liten pause.En: Today, she had decided to take a short break.No: Bare noen få minutter for seg selv.En: Just a few minutes for herself.No: Hun visste at det kunne bety at hun ble hengende etter med oppgavene, men det føltes nødvendig, likevel.En: She knew it could mean she would fall behind on her tasks, but it felt necessary nonetheless.No: Idet hun satt der, kom en liten gutt bort til henne.En: As she sat there, a little boy approached her.No: Det var Jørgen, en ung pasient hun hadde hjulpet de siste ukene.En: It was Jørgen, a young patient she had helped in the past few weeks.No: "Kari!En: "Kari!"No: " sa han med et stort smil.En: he said with a big smile.No: "Jeg har laget noe til deg.En: "I made something for you."No: "Han rakte henne en tegning.En: He handed her a drawing.No: Den var fargerik, med Kari som sto midt blant smilende figurer.En: It was colorful, with Kari standing among smiling figures.No: I hjørnet av tegningen sto ordene: "Takk, Kari!En: In the corner of the drawing, the words read: "Thanks, Kari!No: Du gjør meg glad.En: You make me happy."No: "Kari kjente en klump i halsen og et smil spredde seg over ansiktet.En: Kari felt a lump in her throat, and a smile spread across her face.No: Jørgens gest minnet henne på hvorfor hun var her, hvorfor hun fortsatte å jobbe selv gjennom vanskelige dager.En: Jørgen's gesture reminded her why she was here, why she continued to work even through tough days.No: Hun følte seg plutselig lettere, som om all stresset hadde en mening.En: She suddenly felt lighter, as if all the stress had a meaning.No: "Så fin tegning, Jørgen!En: "What a beautiful drawing, Jørgen!"No: " sa hun.En: she said.No: "Tusen takk.En: "Thank you so much.No: Den betyr mye for meg.En: It means a lot to me."No: "Jørgen smilte bredt før han løp tilbake til moren som ventet ved kafeteriadøren.En: Jørgen smiled broadly before running back to his mother who was waiting by the cafeteria door.No: Kari så ut av vinduet igjen.En: Kari looked out the window again.No: Løvet virvlet fortsatt i vinden, men hun følte seg roligere nå.En: The leaves still swirled in the wind, but she felt calmer now.No: Med Jørgens tegning i hånden, reiste hun seg for å vende tilbake til avdelingen.En: With Jørgen's drawing in hand, she got up to return to the ward.No: Hun visste at dagen kom til å være travel, men hjertet var lettere.En: She knew the day would be busy, but her heart was lighter.No: Hver eneste pasient betydde noe, og hun hadde kraften til å gjøre en forskjell.En: Every single patient mattered, and she had the power to make a difference.No: Med fornyet mot gikk Kari tilbake til sine oppgaver.En: With renewed courage, Kari went back to her tasks.No: Hun skjønte at selv små handlinger kunne ha stor betydning og at hun, til tross for utfordringene, fortsatt kunne bringe lys til de som trengte det mest.En: She realized that even small actions could have great significance and that she, despite the challenges, could still bring light to those who needed it most. Vocabulary Words:tense: spenningclatter: klirrebuzz: summearoma: luktantiseptic: antiseptiskecorridor: gangdisplayed: vistehues: tonerdemanding: krevendeshortage: mangeloverwhelmed: overveldettasks: oppgavernonetheless: likevelgesture: gestlump: klumpsignificance: betydningrealize: skjønnegesture: gestrenewed: fornyetdespite: til tross forbring: bringeease: slippeswirl: virvleapproach: komme bort tilfamiliar: velkjentward: avdelingautumn: høstexhaled: pustet utcaring: ta vare påbrighter: lysere

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Balancing Duty and Family: A Mid-Autumn Insight Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-09-18-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在一个秋日的早晨，医院里满是忙碌的医护人员。En: On an autumn morning, the hospital was full of busy medical staff.Zh: 李伟是一名尽责的医生，他的办公室里挂满了感恩卡片，是患者们对他的感谢。En: Li Wei was a dedicated doctor, and his office was filled with thank-you cards from grateful patients.Zh: 今天是中秋节，他希望能早点下班，与家人团聚。En: Today was the Mid-Autumn Festival, and he hoped to finish work early to reunite with his family.Zh: 一阵菊花香随着秋风飘入，他想起家中那正等着他的月饼和家人。En: The scent of chrysanthemums drifted in with the autumn breeze, reminding him of the mooncakes and his family waiting for him at home.Zh: 李伟的家人有明和莲，他们都在家中为今晚的中秋聚会做准备。En: Li Wei's family, Ming and Lian, were at home preparing for tonight's Mid-Autumn family gathering.Zh: 他们特意买了李伟最爱的五仁月饼。En: They had specially bought Li Wei's favorite five-nut mooncakes.Zh: 然而，医院内却不平静，一场紧急手术需要李伟的专业判断。En: However, the hospital was not quiet; an emergency surgery required Li Wei's professional judgment.Zh: 他心中既感到沉重又有压力，家人的期待与手里的病人让他不得不做出艰难的选择。En: He felt both heavy-hearted and pressured, as he had to make a difficult choice between his family's expectations and the patient at hand.Zh: 李伟知道，他不能轻言职责，他决定首先处理病人的情况。En: Li Wei knew he could not easily forsake his duty, so he decided to address the patient's situation first.Zh: 他找来了同事，和他们一起合作。En: He rallied his colleagues to work together.Zh: 虽然他尽力加快了手术进程，但复杂的病例让他不得不延迟离开。En: Although he tried to expedite the surgery process, the complex case forced him to delay his departure.Zh: 当手术终于结束时，天色已变得漆黑。En: When the surgery finally ended, the sky had turned pitch black.Zh: 李伟匆匆换下手术服，赶往家中。En: Li Wei hurriedly changed out of his surgical gown and rushed home.Zh: 他知道家人一直在等他，内心充满歉疚和不安。En: He knew his family had been waiting for him and felt an inner mix of guilt and anxiety.Zh: 到家时，屋里的灯光温暖而柔和，En: Upon arriving home, the lights inside were warm and soft.Zh: 明和莲见他进来，纷纷起身迎接。En: Ming and Lian rose to greet him as he entered.Zh: 桌上，月饼和茶静待不变，笑声和温情蔓延在空气中。En: The mooncakes and tea sat patiently on the table, while laughter and warmth filled the air.Zh: “我们知道你很努力，”莲微笑着说，“你在，我们就开心了。”En: "We know you work very hard," Lian said with a smile, "We're just happy you're here."Zh: 李伟意识到，家人更看重的是他此刻的陪伴，而不是时间的长短。En: Li Wei realized that what his family valued more was his present company rather than the amount of time.Zh: 他们围坐在一起，分享着月饼和笑声，En: They sat together, sharing mooncakes and laughter.Zh: 虽然聚会短暂，却满含珍贵。En: Though the gathering was brief, it was precious.Zh: 李伟明白，重要的是分享的质量，而不仅是数量。En: Li Wei understood that what mattered was the quality of the time shared, not merely the quantity.Zh: 这个中秋节让李伟学到了家庭的真正意义，En: This Mid-Autumn Festival taught Li Wei the true meaning of family.Zh: 无论工作多忙，他都会珍惜与家人在一起的每一刻。En: No matter how busy work became, he learned to cherish every moment spent with them.Zh: 秋风吹拂着窗外的菊花，他感到心里一阵温暖。En: The autumn breeze gently stirred the chrysanthemums outside the window, and he felt a warm feeling in his heart. Vocabulary Words:autumn: 秋日dedicated: 尽责grateful: 感恩chrysanthemums: 菊花reunite: 团聚gathering: 聚会emergency: 紧急surgery: 手术professional: 专业judgment: 判断forsake: 轻言rallied: 找来colleagues: 同事expedite: 加快departure: 离开pitch black: 漆黑surgical gown: 手术服guilt: 歉疚anxiety: 不安warmth: 温暖cherish: 珍惜precious: 珍贵quantity: 数量quality: 质量breeze: 秋风stirred: 吹拂expectations: 期待complex: 复杂inner: 心里cherish: 珍惜

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Finding Warmth: Kirsten's Journey to Self-Care Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-09-18-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Kirsten stod i hospitalets cafeteria med en kop varm kaffe i hånden.En: Kirsten stood in the hospital's cafeteria with a cup of hot coffee in her hand.Da: Hendes fødder var ømme efter en lang nattevagt.En: Her feet were sore after a long night shift.Da: Hun lyttede til lydene omkring sig - klirren fra bestik, bløde samtaler blandt kolleger.En: She listened to the sounds around her - the clinking of cutlery, soft conversations among colleagues.Da: Det undervurderende kaos i cafeteriet mindede hende om, hvor meget hun længtes efter stille øjeblikke med sin familie.En: The understated chaos in the cafeteria reminded her of how much she longed for quiet moments with her family.Da: Det var efterår.En: It was autumn.Da: Luften føltes skarp udenfor, en påmindelse om den kommende vinter.En: The air felt sharp outside, a reminder of the coming winter.Da: Kirsten ønskede sig en ny vinterjakke, en jakke der var varm og stilfuld, ligesom de minder hun ville skabe med sin familie.En: Kirsten wished for a new winter coat, a coat that was warm and stylish, like the memories she wanted to create with her family.Da: Men det var svært.En: But it was tough.Da: Hospitalet var travlt, og hendes vagter forlod lidt tid til egne behov.En: The hospital was busy, and her shifts left little time for her own needs.Da: Hun skammede sig, hver gang tanken om at tage fri dukkede op.En: She felt ashamed whenever the thought of taking time off came up.Da: Kollegaerne arbejdede også hårdt.En: Her colleagues were working hard as well.Da: Men hun vidste, at hun havde brug for det.En: But she knew she needed it.Da: I dag besluttede Kirsten sig for at gøre noget for sig selv.En: Today, Kirsten decided to do something for herself.Da: I sin korte pause ville hun tage til det nærliggende indkøbscenter og finde den perfekte jakke.En: During her short break, she would go to the nearby shopping center and find the perfect coat.Da: Med en dyb indånding satte hun kaffen fra sig og forlod cafeteriet.En: With a deep breath, she put her coffee down and left the cafeteria.Da: Indkøbscentret var en helt anden verden.En: The shopping center was a whole different world.Da: Mennesker skyndte sig ind og ud, ivrige efter at finde de bedste tilbud inden vinteren.En: People hurried in and out, eager to find the best deals before winter.Da: Kirsten gik målrettet fra butik til butik.En: Kirsten walked purposefully from store to store.Da: Tiden fløj.En: Time flew by.Da: Hun følte uro men også en smule frihed.En: She felt uneasy but also a bit of freedom.Da: Hun fortjente at prioritere sig selv.En: She deserved to prioritize herself.Da: Pludselig, i det sidste butik, så hun den.En: Suddenly, in the last store, she saw it.Da: En smuk, mørkeblå jakke, som om den ventede på hende.En: A beautiful, dark blue coat, as if it were waiting for her.Da: Den var perfekt, varm men elegant.En: It was perfect, warm yet elegant.Da: Kirsten kiggede på uret.En: Kirsten looked at the clock.Da: Butikken var ved at lukke.En: The store was about to close.Da: Hun måtte skynde sig.En: She had to hurry.Da: Med hurtige skridt gik hun til kassen.En: With quick steps, she went to the checkout.Da: Pulsen steg, men hun nåede det.En: Her pulse rose, but she made it.Da: Med jakken under armen gik hun ud af butikken lige før lukketid.En: With the coat under her arm, she left the store just before closing time.Da: På vej hjem følte hun lettelse og glæde.En: On her way home, she felt relief and joy.Da: Hun havde overvundet sin skyldfølelse.En: She had overcome her guilt.Da: Vinterjakken var mere end et køb; det var en beslutning om at være der for hendes familie og sig selv.En: The winter coat was more than a purchase; it was a decision to be there for her family and herself.Da: Hun indså, at det var vigtigt også at tage vare på sig selv for at kunne tage vare på andre.En: She realized that it was important to take care of herself to be able to care for others.Da: Da Kirsten gik hjem gennem de faldende blade, følte hun sig mere hel.En: As Kirsten walked home through the falling leaves, she felt more whole.Da: Hun tænkte på den overraskelse hendes familie ville få, når hun dukkede op på deres dørtrin.En: She thought about the surprise her family would get when she showed up at their doorstep.Da: Og hun vidste, at dette kun var begyndelsen på en ny balance i hendes liv.En: And she knew this was only the beginning of a new balance in her life.Da: Den kolde vind mindede hende om, at det var okay at søge varmen i de små ting.En: The cold wind reminded her that it was okay to seek warmth in the little things. Vocabulary Words:sore: ømmeunderstated: undervurderendechaos: kaoslonged for: længtes eftersharp: skarpreminder: påmindelsestylish: stilfuldashamed: skammede sigguilt: skyldfølelseprioritize: prioriterepurposefully: målrettetuneasy: uroelegant: elegantcheckout: kassenpulse: pulsenrelief: lettelsepurchase: købovercome: overvundetwhole: helbalance: balancefalling: faldendedoorstep: dørtrinsurprise: overraskelsedecision: beslutningneeds: behovshifts: vagterbreath: indåndinghurried: skyndte sigeager: ivrigerealized: indså

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: From Fog to Clarity: A Pilgrimage to Self-Discovery at Montserrat Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-09-18-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Un matí assolellat, Pau va decidir emprendre un pelegrinatge a Montserrat.En: One sunny morning, Pau decided to embark on a pilgrimage to Montserrat.Ca: A Barcelona, semblava un dia perfecte, però un cop va arribar a les muntanyes, es va trobar davant un escenari molt diferent.En: In Barcelona, it seemed like a perfect day, but once he arrived in the mountains, he found a very different scene.Ca: La boira espessa i el vent fresc de la tardor tenien una presència dominant al voltant del monestir.En: The thick fog and the cool autumn wind had a dominant presence around the monastery.Ca: Acompanyat de la seva germana Clara i el seu amic Mateu, Pau es trobava al peu de la muntanya.En: Accompanied by his sister Clara and his friend Mateu, Pau stood at the foot of the mountain.Ca: La diada nacional de Catalunya havia omplert els seus cors d'orgull, però també havia recordat a Pau les incerteses que l'assaltaven.En: The national day of Catalunya had filled their hearts with pride, but it had also reminded Pau of the uncertainties that beset him.Ca: Acabava de finalitzar els seus estudis universitaris, però no tenia clar quin camí seguir.En: He had just finished his university studies, but he was not sure which path to take.Ca: El volia descobrir a la serenitat de Montserrat.En: He wanted to discover it in the serenity of Montserrat.Ca: La boira semblava representar les seves pròpies confusions internes, i Clara li va suggerir esperar a que s'aclarís.En: The fog seemed to represent his own internal confusions, and Clara suggested waiting for it to clear.Ca: "Pau, potser és millor esperar", va dir ella, amb un somriure amable.En: "Pau, maybe it's better to wait," she said with a kind smile.Ca: Mateu, per altra banda, pensava que el camí boirós també era una part del viatge.En: Mateu, on the other hand, thought that the foggy path was also part of the journey.Ca: "Els camins clars no sempre porten a la veritat", va dir amb decisió.En: "Clear paths don't always lead to the truth," he said with determination.Ca: Pau no podia esperar més.En: Pau couldn't wait any longer.Ca: La seva necessitat de claredat li donava impuls.En: His need for clarity propelled him forward.Ca: Mirà la boira i, després d'un moment de reflexió, començà a caminar.En: He looked at the fog and, after a moment of reflection, began to walk.Ca: Clara i Mateu el seguien de prop, compartint el seu compromís amb l'aventura.En: Clara and Mateu followed closely, sharing in his commitment to adventure.Ca: El camí era difícil.En: The path was difficult.Ca: Les roques relliscaven sota els peus i el vent xiulava entre els arbres.En: Rocks slipped underfoot, and the wind whistled through the trees.Ca: Però cada pas que feia Pau el portava més a prop del coneixement que cercava, tant dins com fora de si mateix.En: But each step Pau took brought him closer to the knowledge he sought, both inside and outside himself.Ca: Després d'una llarga caminada, es va aturar un moment.En: After a long walk, he stopped for a moment.Ca: Ara semblava que la boira començava a aixecar-se.En: Now it seemed the fog was beginning to lift.Ca: Els contorns de les muntanyes es feien visibles i, a poc a poc, la majestuositat del monestir es podia veure.En: The contours of the mountains became visible, and gradually, the majesty of the monastery could be seen.Ca: L'esglaiador paisatge de Montserrat es revelava a ell amb tota la seva força espiritual.En: The breathtaking landscape of Montserrat revealed itself to him with all its spiritual force.Ca: Quan Pau va arribar finalment al monestir, el sol va començar a brillar entre els núvols, il·luminant el cim en un mar de llum daurada.En: When Pau finally reached the monastery, the sun began to shine through the clouds, illuminating the peak in a sea of golden light.Ca: En aquell moment, Pau va sentir una tranquil·litat interior que no havia experimentat des de feia molts mesos.En: In that moment, Pau felt an inner tranquility he hadn't experienced in many months.Ca: Sentia que estava preparat per afrontar el futur, amb la confiança que els camins incerts també podien portar a descobriments meravellosos.En: He felt ready to face the future, confident that uncertain paths could also lead to wonderful discoveries.Ca: La boira havia desaparegut, al igual que els seus dubtes.En: The fog had disappeared, as had his doubts.Ca: Ara sabia que, tot i les dificultats, estava llest per abraçar els misteris de la vida amb valentia i confiança.En: Now he knew that despite the difficulties, he was ready to embrace the mysteries of life with courage and confidence.Ca: Va somriure a Clara i Mateu, agraint-los la companyia i l'amistat que l'havien acompanyat en aquesta jornada transformadora a Montserrat.En: He smiled at Clara and Mateu, grateful for the company and friendship that had accompanied him on this transformative journey to Montserrat.Ca: Fins i tot en la incertesa, Pau havia trobat una nova claror per guiar el seu camí.En: Even in uncertainty, Pau had found a new light to guide his way. Vocabulary Words:the pilgrimage: el pelegrinatgethe fog: la boirathe wind: el ventthe monastery: el monestirthick: espessacool: frescthe autumn: la tardorthe uncertainties: les incertesesbeset: assaltaventhe serenity: la serenitatinternal: internesto clear: aclarira smile: un somriuredetermination: decisióthe clarity: la claredatto propel: donar impulsreflection: reflexióthe adventure: l'aventuradifficult: difícilto slip: relliscarknowledge: coneixementthe contours: els contornsmajesty: majestuositatto reveal: revelarthe landscape: el paisatgespiritual: espiritualto illuminate: il·luminartranquility: tranquil·litatto embrace: abraçarto guide: guiar

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Caught in the Storm: A Journey Through Memories and Hope Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-09-18-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: La stazione di Roma Termini era affollata quel pomeriggio.En: La stazione di Roma Termini was crowded that afternoon.It: L'autunno faceva sentire la sua presenza con un vento fresco che soffiava tra gli alberi e la pioggia scrosciante che batteva sui vetri della stazione.En: Autumn was making its presence felt with a fresh wind blowing through the trees and the pouring rain beating on the station windows.It: Le persone correvano da una parte all'altra, cercando di afferrare l'ultimo treno.En: People were running from one side to the other, trying to catch the last train.It: Gli annunci delle partenze riecheggiavano nell'aria, creando una confusione quasi poetica.En: The announcements of departures echoed in the air, creating an almost poetic confusion.It: Tra la folla, Luca e Giulia si trovavano vicino al tabellone delle partenze.En: Among the crowd, Luca and Giulia were standing near the departure board.It: Luca si muoveva impazientemente, guardando con ansia l'orologio.En: Luca was moving impatiently, anxiously watching the clock.It: "Dobbiamo arrivare presto all'ospedale," disse con voce tremante.En: "We need to get to the hospital soon," he said with a trembling voice.It: "La nonna sta male."En: "Grandma is unwell."It: Giulia, sentendo la sua preoccupazione, gli prese la mano.En: Giulia, feeling his concern, took his hand.It: "Siamo qui per te, Luca.En: "We are here for you, Luca.It: Andrà tutto bene."En: Everything will be alright."It: Ma non era così semplice per Giulia.En: But it wasn't that simple for Giulia.It: Ogni volta che pensava agli ospedali, si sentiva sopraffatta.En: Every time she thought about hospitals, she felt overwhelmed.It: La sua voce era calma, ma dentro di sé sentiva un vortice di ansie.En: Her voice was calm, but inside she felt a whirlwind of anxieties.It: Tuttavia, la vista di Luca, il suo caro amico d'infanzia, le dava coraggio.En: However, the sight of Luca, her dear childhood friend, gave her courage.It: Mentre aspettavano il treno, Luca iniziò a raccontare: "Ricordi quando la nonna ci preparava la crostata di mele ogni domenica?En: While they waited for the train, Luca started to recount: "Do you remember when Grandma used to make us apple pie every Sunday?It: Il suo profumo invadeva tutta la casa."En: Its scent would fill the whole house."It: Giulia sorrise, ricordando.En: Giulia smiled, remembering.It: "Sì, e a volte ci insegnava a cucinare.En: "Yes, and sometimes she taught us to cook.It: Ma noi finivamo per farne un gran casino in cucina."En: But we would end up making a big mess in the kitchen."It: Luca rise.En: Luca laughed.It: Quelle memorie d'infanzia alleggerirono il suo spirito e allo stesso tempo sembravano tranquillizzare anche Giulia.En: Those childhood memories lightened his spirit and at the same time seemed to reassure Giulia too.It: In quel momento, il treno fu annunciato con un ritardo a causa del temporale.En: At that moment, the train was announced as delayed due to the storm.It: "Cosa facciamo?"En: "What do we do?"It: chiese Giulia, il tono della sua voce rivelava una leggera incertezza.En: Giulia asked, the tone of her voice revealing slight uncertainty.It: "Forse possiamo continuare a parlare dei momenti felici," suggerì Luca.En: "Maybe we can keep talking about happy times," suggested Luca.It: "Quella volta che andammo al mare con la nonna.En: "That time we went to the sea with Grandma.It: Ricordi?"En: Remember?"It: Il tempo passava e le loro conversazioni riempivano la sala d'attesa con un calore che combatteva il freddo autunnale.En: Time passed and their conversations filled the waiting room with a warmth that fought the autumn chill.It: Finalmente, il treno arrivò.En: Finally, the train arrived.It: Durante il viaggio, Giulia si sentì più tranquilla, mentre Luca sembrava essere stato rinvigorito dai ricordi condivisi.En: During the journey, Giulia felt calmer, while Luca seemed invigorated by the shared memories.It: Arrivarono all'ospedale quando il cielo iniziava a schiarirsi.En: They arrived at the hospital just as the sky was starting to clear.It: Luca prese un respiro profondo mentre si avvicinavano.En: Luca took a deep breath as they approached.It: La notizia che accolse fu rassicurante: la nonna era stabile.En: The news that welcomed them was reassuring: Grandma was stable.It: Giulia, vincendo le sue paure, prese con fermezza il braccio di Luca ed entrò con lui.En: Giulia, overcoming her fears, firmly took Luca's arm and entered with him.It: Dopo la visita, entrambi uscirono sentendosi più leggeri.En: After the visit, both came out feeling lighter.It: Luca aveva capito che chiedere aiuto agli altri non era un segno di debolezza, e Giulia aveva finalmente superato le sue paure.En: Luca had realized that asking for help from others wasn't a sign of weakness, and Giulia had finally overcome her fears.It: Il vento d'autunno li accolse mentre si dirigevano verso casa, consapevoli che insieme potevano affrontare qualsiasi tempesta.En: The autumn wind welcomed them as they headed home, aware that together they could face any storm. Vocabulary Words:the station: la stazionecrowded: affollataautumn: l'autunnothe trees: gli alberipouring: scrosciantethe windows: i vetriannouncements: gli annuncidepartures: le partenzepoetic: poeticathe crowd: la follathe board: il tabelloneimpatiently: impazientementetrembling: tremanteunwell: sta maleoverwhelmed: sopraffattawhirlwind: un vorticethe childhood: l'infanziathe pie: la crostatathe house: la casato cook: cucinarethe kitchen: la cucinaa mess: un gran casinoa storm: un temporalea delay: un ritardoslight uncertainty: una leggera incertezzato suggest: suggerirethe warmth: il caloreto fill: riempireto invigorate: rinvigorirethe journey: il viaggio

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Conquering Fears: Priya's Triumph in the Debate Arena Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-09-18-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: सुनहरी धूप से चमकती खिड़की से अंदर झांकते पतझड़ के पीले पत्ते और कक्षा में चारों ओर लगी रंगीन पोस्टर।En: Through the window shining with golden sunlight, the yellow leaves of autumn peeped in, and colorful posters were affixed all around the classroom.Hi: ये सब देख कर, प्रिया को कुछ राहत महसूस होती है।En: Seeing all this, Priya felt some relief.Hi: इस स्कूल में प्रतियोगिता की तैयारी का माहौल बहुत रोचक है।En: The atmosphere of competition preparation in this school is very interesting.Hi: प्रिया और रोहन, दोनों एक ही कक्षा में बैठते हैं।En: Priya and Rohan both sit in the same class.Hi: प्रिया को बोलने का बहुत शौक है, लेकिन विशाल दर्शकों के सामने आते ही उसकी आवाज़ कांपने लगती है।En: Priya loves to speak, but as soon as she faces a large audience, her voice starts to tremble.Hi: वहीँ रोहन, उसका सच्चा दोस्त, हमेशा उसके साथ खड़ा रहता है।En: Meanwhile, Rohan, her true friend, always stands by her.Hi: अधिक आत्मविश्वासी होने के कारण, वह प्रिया की मदद करता है।En: Being more confident, he helps Priya.Hi: इस बार स्कूल में अंतर-विद्यालयी वाद-विवाद प्रतियोगिता की तैयारी जोरों पर है।En: This time, the preparation for the inter-school debate competition is in full swing.Hi: प्रिया बेहद उत्साहित है, लेकिन उसके मन में डर भी है।En: Priya is very excited, but there is fear in her mind as well.Hi: उसने निश्चय किया है कि इस बार किसी भी हालत में वह इस डर को हराकर दिखाएगी।En: She has decided that this time she will overcome this fear no matter what.Hi: "तुम कर सकती हो, प्रिया। बस, तुम्हें खुद पर विश्वास रखना होगा।" रोहन ने एक दिन कक्षा में अभ्यास करते हुए प्रिया से कहा।En: "You can do it, Priya. You just have to believe in yourself," Rohan said to Priya one day while practicing in class.Hi: रोहन ने प्रिया को सुझाव दिया कि वह दृश्यांकन और शांतिप्रद तंत्रों का अभ्यास करे।En: Rohan suggested to Priya that she practice visualization and calming techniques.Hi: उन्होंने मिलकर कक्षा में रोज़ अभ्यास करना शुरू किया।En: They started practicing in the classroom every day.Hi: स्कूल की घंटी खत्म होने के बाद, वे अक्सर कक्षा में रुक जाते थे और प्रिया अपनी आवाज़ को मजबूत करने के लिए अभ्यास करती थी।En: After the school bell rang, they often stayed in the class, and Priya practiced strengthening her voice.Hi: प्रतियोगिता का दिन आ ही गया।En: The day of the competition finally arrived.Hi: प्रिया मंच पर खड़ी थी, उसका दिल तेजी से धड़क रहा था।En: Priya stood on stage, her heart beating fast.Hi: उसने मंच से दर्शकों को देखा।En: She looked at the audience from the stage.Hi: उसके हाथों में कंपन हो रहा था।En: Her hands were trembling.Hi: लेकिन तब ही, उसे रोहन की मुस्कुराहट और सहानुभूतिपूर्ण नोड दिखाई दिया।En: But then, she saw Rohan's smile and his sympathetic nod.Hi: उसने गहरी सांस ली और बोलना शुरू किया।En: She took a deep breath and started speaking.Hi: प्रिया ने पूरे आत्मविश्वास के साथ अपने तर्क प्रस्तुत किए।En: Priya presented her arguments with full confidence.Hi: हर शब्द के साथ, उसका भय कम होता गया।En: With every word, her fear diminished.Hi: दर्शकों ने जोरदार तालियों के साथ उसका स्वागत किया।En: The audience welcomed her with loud applause.Hi: प्रिया ने अपना डर हराते हुए अपनी स्कूल को प्रतियोगिता में शीर्ष स्थान दिलाया।En: Priya overcame her fear and secured the top position for her school in the competition.Hi: उस दिन प्रिया ने सीखा कि मित्र और मेहनत से वह अपने किसी भी डर को हर सकती है।En: That day, Priya learned that with friends and hard work, she could overcome any of her fears.Hi: उसने नए आत्मविश्वास के साथ ख़ुद को साबित कर दिया कि वह अपने डर पर विजय पा सकती है।En: She proved to herself, with new-found confidence, that she could conquer her fears.Hi: प्रिया के चेहरे पर प्रसन्नता और संतोष का भाव था, जो उसके सफल प्रयास का परिणाम था।En: On Priya's face was an expression of happiness and satisfaction, which was the result of her successful effort. Vocabulary Words:shining: चमकतीgolden: सुनहरीautumn: पतझड़peeped: झांकतेaffixed: लगीrelief: राहतatmosphere: माहौलcompetition: प्रतियोगिताpreparation: तैयारीinteresting: रोचकaudience: दर्शकोंtremble: कांपनेconfident: आत्मविश्वासीvisualization: दृश्यांकनcalming: शांतिप्रदtechniques: तंत्रोंpractice: अभ्यासstrengthening: मजबूतarguments: तर्कdiminished: कमapplause: तालियोंovercome: हरातेsecured: दिलायाposition: स्थानconquer: विजयexpression: भावhappiness: प्रसन्नताsatisfaction: संतोषeffort: प्रयासresult: परिणाम

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Love Expands: Yuki's Journey to Sisterhood on Shubun no Hi Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-09-18-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 秋の日差しが病院の大きな窓から差し込んでいました。En: The autumn sunlight was streaming in through the large windows of the hospital.Ja: 病院の廊下はにぎやかで、喜びと期待が満ちあふれていました。En: The hospital corridors were lively, filled with joy and anticipation.Ja: 今日は「秋分の日」で、天気も心地よく涼しいです。En: Today is "Shubun no Hi," and the weather is pleasantly cool.Ja: 外の木々は赤やオレンジに色づいていて、新しい始まりを予感させます。En: The trees outside are turning red and orange, hinting at a new beginning.Ja: 10歳のユキは、両親と一緒に病院を訪れていました。En: Ten-year-old Yuki was visiting the hospital with her parents.Ja: 新しい赤ちゃんの弟が生まれたのです。En: Her new baby brother had just been born.Ja: ユキは嬉しくても、少し不安でもありました。En: Yuki was happy, yet a bit anxious.Ja: 「パパとママ、私をまだ大事にしてくれるかな？」と、心の中で問いかけます。En: She silently questioned, "Will Papa and Mama still cherish me?"Ja: そこで、ユキはママに正直な気持ちを伝えることにしました。En: With that in mind, Yuki decided to express her honest feelings to her mother.Ja: 「ママ、新しい赤ちゃんが来たら、私のこと忘れちゃう？」彼女の声は小さく、そして少し震えていました。En: "Mama, when the new baby comes, will you forget about me?" Her voice was small and slightly trembling.Ja: ママは優しく笑いました。En: Her mother gently smiled.Ja: 「ユキ、大切なことを教えてあげるよ。En: "Yuki, let me teach you something important.Ja: 一緒に赤ちゃんに会いに行こう。」ユキは頷いて、ママと一緒に新生児室へ向かいました。En: Let's go meet the baby together." Yuki nodded and went with her mother to the nursery.Ja: 新生児室の窓から、中をのぞくユキ。彼女の目に映った小さな赤ちゃんを見て、心が弾みました。En: Peeking through the window of the nursery, Yuki felt her heart leap at the sight of the tiny baby.Ja: ママは優しくドアを開け、中に入るように促します。En: Her mother opened the door gently, inviting her inside.Ja: 「ユキ、こちらへ来て。En: "Yuki, come here.Ja: 弟を抱いてみる？」En: Would you like to hold your brother?"Ja: ユキはそっと赤ちゃんを抱きしめました。En: Yuki carefully hugged the baby.Ja: 温かく、柔らかな感触が彼女を包みました。En: The warm, soft sensation enveloped her.Ja: すると、ママが話しかけます。En: Then, her mother spoke.Ja: 「ユキ、私たちの愛はもっと大きくなるんだよ。En: "Yuki, our love will grow even bigger.Ja: あなたも、弟も、同じくらい大切なんだから。」En: You and your brother are equally important to us."Ja: その瞬間、ユキの心に安心感が広がりました。En: In that moment, a sense of relief spread in Yuki's heart.Ja: 両親の愛は減ることなく、家族全体の愛が大きくなることを理解しました。En: She understood that her parents' love wouldn't diminish, but that the love of the whole family would expand.Ja: そして、ユキは新しい役割をしっかりと受け止めることにしました。En: And Yuki decided to embrace her new role firmly.Ja: ユキは弟を見つめ、にっこり笑います。En: Yuki looked at her brother and smiled warmly.Ja: 「これからはお姉ちゃんとして、たくさん教えてあげるね。」En: "From now on, as your big sister, I'll teach you a lot."Ja: 秋の柔らかな光が二人を包み込み、家族の絆がさらに深まるのを感じました。En: The soft autumn light wrapped around the two, and they could feel the bond of their family growing even stronger. Vocabulary Words:autumn: 秋sunlight: 日差しstreaming in: 差し込んでいたcorridors: 廊下anticipation: 期待hinting: 予感させるbeginning: 始まりcherish: 大事にするanxious: 不安trembling: 震えてgently: 優しくnursery: 新生児室peeking: のぞくleap: 弾むenveloped: 包まれたdiminish: 減るrelief: 安心感expand: 大きくなるrole: 役割embrace: 受け止めるbond: 絆warmly: にっこりcool: 涼しいteach: 教えてあげるtogether: 一緒にinviting: 促しますsoft: 柔らかなimportant: 大切sensation: 感触firmly: しっかり

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Rekindling Friendship: Elsa and Viktor's Mabon Reunion Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-09-18-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Hösten kastade sina gyllene löv över staden, och solen sken med ett milt ljus genom sjukhusfönstren.En: Autumn cast its golden leaves over the city, and the sun shone with a mild light through the hospital windows.Sv: Luften utanför var krispig och fylld av doften av friska löv, en påminnelse om att det var dags för Mabon, höstsabbaten.En: The air outside was crisp and filled with the scent of fresh leaves, a reminder that it was time for Mabon, the autumn sabbat.Sv: Inne i sjukhusrummet låg Elsa, en patient nyss återhämtad från en svår sjukdom.En: Inside the hospital room, Elsa lay, a patient just recovering from a serious illness.Sv: Hon låg i sängen och tittade ut på de dansande löven, försjunken i sina tankar.En: She lay in bed watching the dancing leaves, absorbed in her thoughts.Sv: Det var en ovanlig dag.En: It was an unusual day.Sv: Hon hade precis fått veta att hennes nya läkare var Viktor, hennes gamla barndomsvän.En: She had just found out that her new doctor was Viktor, her old childhood friend.Sv: Tankar virvlade runt i hennes huvud.En: Thoughts swirled around in her head.Sv: Hur många år hade det gått sedan de senast såg varandra?En: How many years had it been since they last saw each other?Sv: Elsa kände sig plötsligt liten och sårbar, men med ett starkt behov av att försonas med det förflutna.En: Elsa suddenly felt small and vulnerable, but with a strong need to reconcile with the past.Sv: Dörren sköts försiktigt upp och Viktor klev in i rummet.En: The door was gently pushed open, and Viktor stepped into the room.Sv: Han log artigt, klädd i sin vita rock, men Elsas hjärta sjönk.En: He smiled politely, dressed in his white coat, but Elsa's heart sank.Sv: Kom ihåg han henne?En: Did he remember her?Sv: Eller var hon bara en annan patient för honom?En: Or was she just another patient to him?Sv: Trots osäkerheten bestämde sig Elsa för att ta initiativet.En: Despite the uncertainty, Elsa decided to take the initiative.Sv: "Hej, Viktor," sa hon mjukt och såg honom i ögonen.En: "Hi, Viktor," she said softly, looking him in the eyes.Sv: Viktor stannade upp ett ögonblick, överraskad.En: Viktor stopped for a moment, surprised.Sv: En skymt av igenkänning blixtrade till i hans blick.En: A flash of recognition flickered in his gaze.Sv: Han rynkade pannan lite, sen log han igen, denna gång varmare.En: He frowned a little, then smiled again, this time warmer.Sv: "E-Elsa?En: "E-Elsa?Sv: Är det verkligen du?"En: Is it really you?"Sv: frågade han osäkert.En: he asked uncertainly.Sv: "Ja, det är jag.En: "Yes, it's me.Sv: Lång tid har gått," svarade Elsa med en suck, lättad över att han kom ihåg henne.En: It's been a long time," replied Elsa with a sigh, relieved that he remembered her.Sv: De pratade länge, och det var som om tiden rullats tillbaka.En: They talked for a long time, and it was as if time had rolled back.Sv: Viktor satte sig vid hennes sängkant, och de började dela minnen från deras barndom.En: Viktor sat down at her bedside, and they began to share memories from their childhood.Sv: Men ett tyst skugga fanns mellan dem, deras ofullständigt avslutade vänskap och de obesvarade frågor.En: But there was a silent shadow between them, their incomplete friendship and unanswered questions.Sv: "Vi tappade kontakten så plötsligt," sade Elsa och såg ner på sina händer.En: "We lost touch so suddenly," said Elsa, looking down at her hands.Sv: Hon visste inte hur hon skulle fråga vad som hände, men hon behövde försöka.En: She didn't know how to ask what happened, but she needed to try.Sv: Viktor tog ett djupt andetag.En: Viktor took a deep breath.Sv: "Jag vet.En: "I know.Sv: Jag var en dålig vän, Elsa.En: I was a bad friend, Elsa.Sv: Livet drog mig med, men jag har ofta tänkt på dig."En: Life pulled me away, but I've often thought of you."Sv: Det blev tyst ett ögonblick, vindens sus hördes genom fönstret.En: There was a silent moment, the sound of the wind heard through the window.Sv: Sedan tog Viktor hennes hand.En: Then Viktor took her hand.Sv: "Vill du träffas utanför det här stället, prata mer?En: "Do you want to meet outside this place, talk more?Sv: Jag vill verkligen reparera det vi hade."En: I really want to mend what we had."Sv: Elsa kände en våg av lättnad och hopp.En: Elsa felt a wave of relief and hope.Sv: "Ja, det vill jag gärna," svarade hon, med ett leende som nådde hela vägen till ögonen.En: "Yes, I'd like that," she replied, with a smile that reached all the way to her eyes.Sv: När Viktor lämnade rummet den dagen hade något förändrats.En: When Viktor left the room that day, something had changed.Sv: Elsa kände sig lugnare, liksom befriad från en del av de tunga känslorna.En: Elsa felt calmer, as if freed from some of the heavy emotions.Sv: De beslutade att träffas igen, inte som läkare och patient, utan som gamla vänner med en gemensam historia att utforska.En: They decided to meet again, not as doctor and patient, but as old friends with a shared history to explore.Sv: Och medan ännu fler löv föll utanför, reflekterade båda över vikten av balans - mellan yrkesliv och personliga relationer, mellan det förflutna och nuet.En: And as even more leaves fell outside, both reflected on the importance of balance—between professional life and personal relationships, between the past and the present.Sv: Det var Mabon, en tid för balans och reflektion, och det kändes rätt.En: It was Mabon, a time for balance and reflection, and it felt right. Vocabulary Words:cast: kastademild: miltcrisp: krispigscent: doftenreminder: påminnelsesabbat: sabbatenabsorbed: försjunkenunusual: ovanligswirled: virvladevulnerable: sårbarreconcile: försonasgently: försiktigtrecognition: igenkänninggaze: blickfrowned: rynkade pannansigh: suckrelieved: lättadbedside: sängkantshadow: skuggaincomplete: ofullständigtunanswered: obesvaradebreathe: andetagmend: reparerawave: våghope: hoppcalmer: lugnarereflected: reflekteradebalance: balansrelationships: relationerexplore: utforska

Fluent Fiction - French: Finding Hope and Friendship in Hospital Halls Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-09-18-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: L'air était frais et les feuilles dansaient sous le vent d'automne.En: The air was fresh, and the leaves danced in the autumn wind.Fr: Lucette marchait lentement vers l'hôpital, les mains serrées autour d'un bouquet de fleurs.En: Lucette walked slowly towards the hospital, her hands tightly gripping a bouquet of flowers.Fr: Elle était inquiète pour son père, hospitalisé depuis une semaine.En: She was worried about her father, who had been hospitalized for a week.Fr: La vue du grand bâtiment blanc remplissait son cœur d'appréhension.En: The sight of the large white building filled her heart with apprehension.Fr: À l'intérieur, le couloir était agité.En: Inside, the corridor was bustling.Fr: Des infirmières allaient et venaient, des chariots roulaient sur le sol carrelé, des voix murmuraient.En: Nurses were coming and going, carts rolled on the tiled floor, voices whispered.Fr: L'odeur de l'antiseptique était omniprésente.En: The smell of antiseptic was omnipresent.Fr: Lucette se dirigeait vers la chambre de son père, son cœur battant à tout rompre.En: Lucette made her way to her father's room, her heart pounding wildly.Fr: Son père, M. Dubois, reposait dans un lit d'hôpital, son visage fatigué mais serein.En: Her father, Mr. Dubois, rested in a hospital bed, his face tired but serene.Fr: Lucette entra doucement et s'approcha de lui.En: Lucette entered quietly and approached him.Fr: Elle lui sourit, malgré le poids de ses inquiétudes.En: She smiled at him, despite the weight of her worries.Fr: « Bonjour, papa », dit-elle doucement.En: "Hello, Dad," she said softly.Fr: « Ma chère Lucette », répondit-il avec tendresse, tendant faiblement la main vers elle.En: "My dear Lucette," he replied tenderly, weakly reaching out his hand towards her.Fr: Elle s'assit à ses côtés, posant les fleurs sur la table.En: She sat next to him, placing the flowers on the table.Fr: Ils parlèrent un moment, échangeant des nouvelles et des souvenirs.En: They talked for a while, exchanging news and memories.Fr: Lucette essayait de rester forte, mais une tristesse fondait sur elle comme une vague.En: Lucette tried to stay strong, but sadness crashed over her like a wave.Fr: Dans la matinée, alors qu'elle quittait la chambre pour prendre un peu d'air, elle rencontra Bastien dans le couloir.En: In the morning, as she left the room to get some air, she ran into Bastien in the hallway.Fr: Bastien, son ami d'enfance, était devenu infirmier et travaillait ici.En: Bastien, her childhood friend, had become a nurse and worked here.Fr: Il avait grandi, mais ses yeux brillaient toujours de cette gentillesse qu'elle connaissait bien.En: He had grown up, but his eyes still shone with the same kindness she knew well.Fr: « Lucette !En: "Lucette!Fr: Quel plaisir de te voir », s'exclama Bastien, un large sourire aux lèvres.En: What a pleasure to see you," exclaimed Bastien, a wide smile on his face.Fr: « Bastien, quelle surprise !En: "Bastien, what a surprise!"Fr: » répondit-elle, heureuse de le revoir malgré la situation.En: she replied, happy to see him again despite the situation.Fr: Ils échangèrent quelques mots, des souvenirs d'autrefois revenant à l'esprit.En: They exchanged a few words, memories of the past coming back to mind.Fr: Rapidement, la conversation vira vers les réalités présentes, et Lucette sentit des émotions enfouies remonter à la surface.En: Quickly, the conversation turned to present realities, and Lucette felt buried emotions resurfacing.Fr: Dans un élan de sincérité, Bastien lui dit : « N'hésite pas à venir me parler si tu as besoin.En: In a moment of sincerity, Bastien said to her, "Don't hesitate to talk to me if you need to.Fr: C'est dur d'être forte tout le temps.En: It's hard to be strong all the time."Fr: » Lucette sentit ses barrières céder un instant.En: Lucette's barriers gave way for a moment.Fr: « Merci, Bastien.En: "Thank you, Bastien.Fr: Je m'inquiète tellement pour mon père... et te revoir, ça soulève tant de choses.En: I'm so worried about my father... and seeing you again brings up so many things."Fr: » Sa voix était tremblante, mais partager ses craintes la soulagea.En: Her voice was trembling, but sharing her fears relieved her.Fr: Ils restèrent là, dans le couloir, la lumière de l'après-midi filtrant à travers les fenêtres.En: They stayed there, in the corridor, the afternoon light filtering through the windows.Fr: Bastien lui offrit une écoute bienveillante, et Lucette se sentit moins seule face à son dilemme.En: Bastien offered her a compassionate ear, and Lucette felt less alone in the face of her dilemma.Fr: Quand elle quitta l'hôpital ce jour-là, le cœur de Lucette était apaisé.En: When she left the hospital that day, Lucette's heart was at peace.Fr: L'air frais de l'automne la revigorait.En: The fresh autumn air invigorated her.Fr: Elle savait maintenant qu'elle n'était pas seule.En: She now knew she was not alone.Fr: Son père restait sa priorité, et son amitié avec Bastien venait de se renforcer.En: Her father remained her priority, and her friendship with Bastien had just strengthened.Fr: Elle avait trouvé du réconfort dans cette journée riche en émotions.En: She had found comfort in this day full of emotions.Fr: Lucette regarda les feuilles qui continuaient de tomber, chaque couleur vibrant de vie.En: Lucette watched the leaves that continued to fall, each color vibrant with life.Fr: Elle marcha lentement dans la rue bordée d'arbres, souriante, prête à embrasser le moment présent, entourée de nouveaux espoirs.En: She walked slowly down the tree-lined street, smiling, ready to embrace the present moment, surrounded by new hopes. Vocabulary Words:the air: l'airfresh: fraisthe leaves: les feuillesthe autumn wind: le vent d'automnethe bouquet: le bouquetto grip: serrerto worry: s'inquiéterthe sight: la vuethe building: le bâtimentthe apprehension: l'appréhensionthe corridor: le couloirto bustle: être agitéthe nurse: l'infirmièrethe cart: le chariotthe tiled floor: le sol carreléthe antiseptic: l'antiseptiqueto approach: s'approcherthe tenderness: la tendresseto exchange: échangerthe memories: les souvenirsthe sadness: la tristessethe wave: la vagueto encounter: rencontrerthe childhood friend: l'ami d'enfancethe kindness: la gentillesseto shine: brillerthe sincerity: la sincéritéto hesitate: hésiterto tremble: tremblerthe dilemma: le dilemme

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Love, Guilt, and Redemption Under Fluorescent Lights Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-09-18-22-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: Las luces fluorescentes del hospital zumban ligeramente, mientras Santiago observa la ventana.En: The fluorescent lights of the hospital hum slightly, while Santiago gazes out the window.Es: El sol de la primavera entra suavemente, prometiendo que todo estará bien.En: The spring sun gently streams in, promising that everything will be okay.Es: A su lado, Miguel se sienta con las piernas cruzadas, tratando de parecer tranquilo.En: Beside him, Miguel sits cross-legged, trying to appear calm.Es: Pero Santiago sabe que, bajo esa calma, su amigo también está preocupado.En: But Santiago knows that beneath that calm, his friend is also worried.Es: Lucía está en cirugía.En: Lucía is in surgery.Es: Santiago siente un nudo en el estómago mientras piensa en ella.En: Santiago feels a knot in his stomach as he thinks about her.Es: Recuerda la discusión que tuvieron, las palabras duras que dijo.En: He remembers the argument they had, the harsh words he said.Es: "Si algo le pasa…" piensa, incapaz de terminar la frase.En: "If something happens to her…" he thinks, unable to finish the sentence.Es: Miguel le da una palmadita en la espalda.En: Miguel pats him on the back.Es: "Santiago, todo va a salir bien.En: "Santiago, everything will be fine.Es: Los médicos saben lo que hacen."En: The doctors know what they're doing."Es: Miguel intenta sonar optimista, aunque sabe que sus palabras no alivian la ansiedad de su amigo.En: Miguel tries to sound optimistic, although he knows his words don't ease his friend's anxiety.Es: Santiago suspira.En: Santiago sighs.Es: "Lo sé, pero no puedo evitar sentirme culpable.En: "I know, but I can't help feeling guilty.Es: Lucía es mi vida."En: Lucía is my life."Es: Miguel asiente, comprendiendo.En: Miguel nods, understanding.Es: "Lo sé.En: "I know.Es: Por eso te tiene a ti.En: That's why she has you.Es: No estás solo, Santiago."En: You're not alone, Santiago."Es: El sonido del reloj en la pared marca el tiempo que parece no avanzar.En: The sound of the clock on the wall marks the time that seems not to advance.Es: Santiago mira a Miguel, viendo por fin la sinceridad en sus ojos.En: Santiago looks at Miguel, finally seeing the sincerity in his eyes.Es: "Gracias, Miguel," dice finalmente Santiago.En: "Thank you, Miguel," Santiago finally says.Es: "Gracias por estar aquí."En: "Thanks for being here."Es: Unos minutos después, la puerta de la sala de espera se abre.En: A few minutes later, the door to the waiting room opens.Es: El cirujano entra con expresión neutral y cansada.En: The surgeon enters with a neutral and tired expression.Es: Santiago y Miguel se levantan rápidamente, sus corazones latiendo al unísono.En: Santiago and Miguel stand up quickly, their hearts beating in unison.Es: "Lucía está bien," anuncia el cirujano.En: "Lucía is fine," the surgeon announces.Es: "La cirugía fue un éxito.En: "The surgery was a success.Es: Pronto podrán verla."En: Soon you can see her."Es: El alivio inunda a Santiago.En: Relief floods Santiago.Es: La tensión se escapa de su cuerpo mientras escucha las palabras del médico.En: The tension escapes his body as he hears the doctor's words.Es: Se vuelve hacia Miguel y, sin pensarlo, lo abraza fuerte.En: He turns to Miguel and, without thinking, hugs him tightly.Es: "Gracias," susurra Santiago, sintiendo que el peso desaparece de sus hombros.En: "Thank you," Santiago whispers, feeling the weight lift from his shoulders.Es: Por primera vez en mucho tiempo, se permite ser vulnerable.En: For the first time in a long time, he allows himself to be vulnerable.Es: Aprendió hoy cuán importante es tener apoyo.En: Today he learned how important it is to have support.Es: Mientras esperan para ver a Lucía, el sol de la primavera sigue brillando.En: As they wait to see Lucía, the spring sun keeps shining.Es: El Día de la Visibilidad Lésbica es hoy, y aunque la crisis les haya recordado la fragilidad de la vida, también les ha enseñado a Santiago y a Lucía la importancia del amor y el perdón.En: The Día de la Visibilidad Lésbica is today, and though the crisis reminded them of life's fragility, it also taught Santiago and Lucía the importance of love and forgiveness.Es: Desde ahora, Santiago promete nunca más dejar que el orgullo nuble sus sentimientos.En: From now on, Santiago promises never again to let pride cloud his feelings.Es: La vida es preciosa y su relación con Lucía es un regalo que quiere valorar cada día.En: Life is precious, and his relationship with Lucía is a gift he wants to cherish every day. Vocabulary Words:fluorescent lights: las luces fluorescenteshospital: el hospitalsurgery: la cirugíaargument: la discusiónharsh: durasknot: un nudowindow: la ventanaback (body part): la espaldaoptimistic: optimistaanxiety: la ansiedadguilty: culpablesincerity: la sinceridadwaiting room: la sala de esperasurgeon: el cirujanoexpression: la expresiónneutral: neutraltension: la tensiónunison: al unísonorelief: el aliviovulnerable: vulnerablesupport: el apoyofragility: la fragilidadforgiveness: el perdónpride: el orgullofeelings: los sentimientosgift: el regalocherish: valorarcrisis: la crisisweight: el pesopromises: promete

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Chuseok Revelations: A Tale of Family and Tradition Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-09-18-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 남대문 시장은 가을의 색깔로 가득 찼습니다.En: The Namdaemun market was filled with the colors of autumn.Ko: 곳곳에서 판매자들은 손님을 부르며 바쁘고, 가판대에는 가을 축제를 위한 제철 농산물과 화려한 한복이 진열되어 있었습니다.En: Sellers were busy calling to customers everywhere, and seasonal produce for the autumn festival and colorful hanbok were displayed on the stalls.Ko: 구운 밤의 흙냄새와 떡의 달콤한 향기가 추석의 분위기를 물씬 풍기고 있었습니다.En: The earthy smell of roasted chestnuts and the sweet aroma of rice cakes greatly enhanced the atmosphere of Chuseok.Ko: 수진은 시장 한가운데서 수첩을 들고 서 있었습니다.En: Sujin stood in the middle of the market holding a notebook.Ko: 그녀는 이번 추석을 성공적으로 준비하고 싶은 마음에 가득 차 있었습니다.En: Her heart was full of a desire to successfully prepare for this Chuseok.Ko: 한편, 얼마 전 유학에서 돌아온 수진의 동생 민호는 그런 그녀를 도와주고 있었습니다.En: Meanwhile, her brother Minho, who had recently returned from studying abroad, was helping her.Ko: 하지만 민호는 여전히 전통에 대해 크게 관심이 없었습니다.En: However, Minho still didn't have much interest in tradition.Ko: "수진아, 꼭 이런 거 다 필요해?" 민호가 물었습니다.En: "Sujin ah, do we really need all of this?" Minho asked.Ko: 그는 다른 곳을 둘러보며 한숨을 쉬었습니다.En: He sighed, looking around.Ko: "네가 모르겠지만, 이런 건 중요한 거야.En: "You might not understand, but this is important.Ko: 우리 가족에게 의미가 있잖아." 수진은 답했습니다.En: It means a lot to our family," Sujin replied.Ko: 그녀의 마음은 조금씩 불안해졌습니다.En: Her heart was growing slightly uneasy.Ko: 예산이 한정되어 있었고, 시간을 어떻게든 맞춰야 했습니다.En: The budget was limited, and she had to somehow meet the timing.Ko: 친구 지은은 언제나처럼 수진의 곁에서 도움을 주었습니다.En: Their friend Jieun was always there to help Sujin.Ko: 지은은 시장의 한 상점에서 일을 하고 있었습니다.En: Jieun was working in one of the market's shops.Ko: "걱정 마, 우리가 다 찾을 수 있을 거야," 지은은 자신 있게 말했습니다.En: "Don't worry, we'll find everything we need," Jieun confidently said.Ko: 하지만 상황이 더 어려워졌습니다.En: However, the situation became more difficult.Ko: 필요한 중요한 재료가 품절이라는 말을 들었을 때, 수진은 어떻게 해야 할지 막막했습니다.En: When they heard that an important ingredient was out of stock, Sujin felt helpless.Ko: "어떡하지? 이게 없으면 안 되는데..." 수진은 초조해졌습니다.En: "What should we do? We can't do without this…" Sujin became anxious.Ko: 그때, 민호가 무언가 깨달은 듯 말했습니다.En: At that moment, Minho seemed to realize something and said,Ko: "수진아, 내가 한번 알아볼게.En: "Sujin ah, let me look into it.Ko: 네가 이만큼 노력하는데, 내가 도와줘야지." 그 말은 수진에게 큰 힘이 되었습니다.En: You're putting in so much effort, I need to help," those words gave Sujin great strength.Ko: 민호는 그의 친구에게 전화를 걸어 필요한 재료를 찾았습니다.En: Minho called a friend and found the necessary ingredients.Ko: 수진과 민호는 함께 필요한 준비를 끝냈습니다.En: Together, Sujin and Minho completed the preparations.Ko: 오랜만에 두 남매는 함께 웃었습니다.En: For the first time in a while, the siblings laughed together.Ko: 추석 날, 수진은 준비한 음식을 가족 앞에 내놓았습니다.En: On the day of Chuseok, Sujin presented the prepared food to her family.Ko: 그녀의 마음은 누구보다 따뜻했습니다.En: Her heart was warmer than anyone else's.Ko: 민호는 이번 경험을 통해 가족의 소중함과 전통의 중요성을 다시금 깨달았습니다.En: Minho realized the importance of family and tradition through this experience.Ko: 그렇게 이번 추석은 수진과 민호 모두에게 특별한 날이 되었습니다.En: This Chuseok became a special day for both Sujin and Minho.Ko: 수진은 가족을 위해 많은 것을 할 수 있다는 자신감을 얻었고, 민호는 문화유산의 가치를 새롭게 느꼈습니다.En: Sujin gained confidence in her ability to do much for her family, and Minho newly appreciated the value of cultural heritage.Ko: 그날 남대문 시장은 더 오래 기억에 남을 것입니다.En: That day at Namdaemun market would be remembered for a long time. Vocabulary Words:autumn: 가을producer: 재료festival: 축제earthy: 흙냄새roasted chestnuts: 구운 밤aroma: 향기desire: 마음tradition: 전통budget: 예산uneasy: 불안prepare: 준비ingredient: 재료out of stock: 품절anxious: 초조realize: 깨닫다effort: 노력confidence: 자신감heritage: 유산appreciate: 감사하다cultural: 문화의siblings: 남매significance: 의미moment: 순간encounter: 경험together: 함께shop: 상점call: 부르다produce: 농산물confidence: 확신effort: 노력

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Chaos and Compassion: A Day in Belgrade's ER Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-09-18-22-34-02-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Јутро у болници у Београду започело је као и свака друга, али јесен је унела свежину у ваздух.En: The morning in the hospital in Belgrade began like any other, but autumn brought a freshness to the air.Sr: Међутим, тај мир брзо је поремећен.En: However, that peace was quickly disrupted.Sr: Болничка хитна служба била је у пуном хаосу.En: The hospital emergency department was in full chaos.Sr: Пацијенти су пристизали један за другим након велике саобраћајне несреће, а бука машина и звукови корака хитали су коридорима као река која не престаје.En: Patients arrived one after another following a major traffic accident, and the noise of machines and footsteps rushed through the corridors like an unending river.Sr: Алек, лекар хитне помоћи, већ је осећао терет на својим раменима.En: Alek, an emergency doctor, already felt the burden on his shoulders.Sr: Након бесане ноћи, суочен с налетом пацијената, схватио је да ће овај дан бити тежак.En: After a sleepless night, faced with a surge of patients, he realized this day would be challenging.Sr: Барем је ту била Јасмина, искусна медицинска сестра, која је знала организовати хаос.En: At least there was Jasmina, an experienced nurse who knew how to organize chaos.Sr: Док су се врата хитне службе отварала и затварала, Јасмина је узела узде у своје руке.En: As the emergency room doors opened and closed, Jasmina took control.Sr: Њен глас звучао је преко хаоса, давајући упутства осталим медицинским сестрама.En: Her voice resounded through the chaos, giving instructions to the other nurses.Sr: Чврста и амбициозна, Јасмина је знала да је ово њена шанса да покаже своје лидерске способности, али и да помогне Алеку који је изгледао исцрпљено.En: Strong and ambitious, Jasmina knew this was her chance to show her leadership skills, but also to help Alek who looked exhausted.Sr: Алек је дубоко удахнуо и одлучио да је време да делегира.En: Alek took a deep breath and decided it was time to delegate.Sr: "Јасмина, организуј тријажу, ти то најбоље радиш," рече јој, осећајући како му се смањује тежина са рамена.En: "Jasmina, organize triage, you do it best," he told her, feeling the weight lift off his shoulders.Sr: Од тог тренутка, Јасмина је била свуда, као стуб подршке међу особљем, уносећи ред у неред.En: From that moment, Jasmina was everywhere, a pillar of support among the staff, bringing order to the chaos.Sr: Током наредних сати, број пацијената прелазио је капацитете болнице.En: In the following hours, the number of patients exceeded the hospital's capacity.Sr: Разговори су постали оштрији.En: Conversations became more intense.Sr: "Имамо више критичних пацијената него кревета," рекао је Алек, осећајући хитност ситуације.En: "We have more critical patients than beds," said Alek, feeling the urgency of the situation.Sr: Јасмина је климнула главом, већ организујући слободне кадрове и координирајући премештање мање критичних пацијената у друга одељења.En: Jasmina nodded, already organizing available staff and coordinating the transfer of less critical patients to other departments.Sr: У тим тренуцима, Алек је схватио колико је битно ослонити се на свој тим.En: In those moments, Alek realized how important it was to rely on his team.Sr: Један гладан позив и уиграна коалиција између њега и Јасмине успела је стабилизовати све пацијенте.En: A single clear call and the well-practiced coalition between him and Jasmina managed to stabilize all the patients.Sr: Као један организован механизам, особље је радило неуморно, изнова и изнова.En: Like a well-organized mechanism, the staff worked tirelessly, again and again.Sr: На крају смене, уморни али задовољни, Алек и Јасмина гледали су једно друго с поштовањем.En: At the end of the shift, tired but satisfied, Alek and Jasmina looked at each other with respect.Sr: Они су превазишли кризу, заједно, учећи важне лекције.En: They had overcome the crisis together, learning important lessons.Sr: Алек је схватио значај дељења одговорности, док је Јасмина стекла јаснију визију свог професионалног пута.En: Alek understood the significance of sharing responsibilities, while Jasmina gained a clearer vision of her professional path.Sr: Јесењи дан је завршио, али је оставио траг снажног партнерства и солидарности која је обоје обогатила за нове изазове у будућности.En: The autumn day ended, but it left a mark of strong partnership and solidarity that enriched both for new challenges in the future. Vocabulary Words:disrupted: поремећенchaos: хаосemergency: хитна службаburden: теретshoulders: раменаsleepless: бесанеsurge: налетchallenging: тежакexperienced: искуснаdelegation: делегираsupport: подршкеcapacity: капацитетеintense: оштријиcritical: критичнихurgency: хитностrely: ослонитиcoalition: коалицијаmechanism: механизамtirelessly: неуморноsatisfied: задовољниrespect: поштовањемovercome: превазишлиcrisis: кризуresponsibilities: одговорностиvision: визијуsolidarity: солидарностиpartnership: партнерстваenriched: обогатилаfreshness: свежинуcorridors: коридорима

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Capturing Magic: A Photographer's Journey Through Autumn Gardens Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-09-17-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De herfstwind blies zachtjes door de kleurrijke bladeren van de Keukenhof-tuinen.En: The autumn wind gently blew through the colorful leaves of the Keukenhof-gardens.Nl: De roestkleurige bomen verborgen duizenden verhalen in hun kalme schaduw.En: The rust-colored trees hid thousands of stories in their serene shadows.Nl: Bram, een getalenteerde landschapsfotograaf, dwaalde door de tuinen met zijn camera in de aanslag.En: Bram, a talented landscape photographer, wandered through the gardens with his camera at the ready.Nl: Hij zocht naar dat ene perfecte moment, een opname die de magie van de herfst kon vastleggen.En: He was searching for that one perfect moment, a shot that could capture the magic of autumn.Nl: Vlakbij leidde Sanne een kleine groep toeristen door de weelderige bloembedden.En: Nearby, Sanne was leading a small group of tourists through the lush flower beds.Nl: Haar passie voor planten straalde uit elke zin die ze sprak.En: Her passion for plants shone through every sentence she spoke.Nl: Ze kende de Keukenhof-tuinen als haar broekzak en wenste dat haar groep net zo gefascineerd was als zij.En: She knew the Keukenhof-gardens like the back of her hand and wished her group was just as fascinated as she was.Nl: Bram merkte de vrolijke groep op.En: Bram noticed the cheerful group.Nl: Hun gids, een vrouw met stralend haar en een vriendelijke glimlach, leek iedereen te betoveren met haar verhalen over planten.En: Their guide, a woman with radiant hair and a friendly smile, seemed to enchant everyone with her stories about plants.Nl: Nieuwsgierig sloot Bram zich aan bij de groep.En: Curious, Bram joined the group.Nl: Sanne verwelkomde hem met een knikje en vervolgde haar uitleg over de zeldzame herfstasters die net begonnen te bloeien.En: Sanne welcomed him with a nod and continued her explanation of the rare autumn asters that had just begun to bloom.Nl: De zon stond laag aan de hemel.En: The sun was low in the sky.Nl: Het gouden uur naderde en Bram worstelde om het perfecte licht te vangen.En: The golden hour was approaching, and Bram struggled to capture the perfect light.Nl: De wisselende herfsthemel liet een spel van schaduwen en kleuren zien, maar het juiste beeld ontglipte hem steeds.En: The changing autumn sky displayed a play of shadows and colors, but the right image kept eluding him.Nl: Sanne, die Bram's onzekerheid opmerkte, stelde zacht voor om hem een speciale plek te laten zien, een geheim stukje tuin dat ze alleen aan een paar mensen toevertrouwde.En: Sanne, noticing Bram's uncertainty, gently suggested showing him a special spot, a secret part of the garden she only trusted to a few people.Nl: Ze leidde Bram door een smal pad omgeven door hoge siergrassen die in de wind fluisterden.En: She led Bram down a narrow path surrounded by tall ornamental grasses that whispered in the wind.Nl: Daar, onder een oude kastanjeboom, ontspon zich een schilderachtig tafereel van gouden bladeren en diep paarse anemonen.En: There, beneath an old chestnut tree, unfolded a picturesque scene of golden leaves and deep purple anemones.Nl: Bram ademde de frisse lucht in en richtte zijn lens.En: Bram inhaled the fresh air and aimed his lens.Nl: Met Sanne's tips vond hij precies de juiste hoek en het perfecte moment.En: With Sanne's tips, he found exactly the right angle and the perfect moment.Nl: De camera klikte, en Bram wist dat hij eindelijk zijn shot had.En: The camera clicked, and Bram knew he had finally captured his shot.Nl: De rest van de rondleiding ging voorbij in een oogwenk.En: The rest of the tour passed in a flash.Nl: Na afloop bleven Bram en Sanne achter in de stille tuin.En: After it ended, Bram and Sanne remained in the quiet garden.Nl: Terwijl de avond in rosé-gouden tinten gleed, deelden ze hun verhalen.En: As the evening slipped into rosé-golden hues, they shared their stories.Nl: Bram vertelde over zijn reizen en foto's, terwijl Sanne sprak over de geheime taal van bloemen en planten.En: Bram spoke of his travels and photos, while Sanne talked about the secret language of flowers and plants.Nl: Ze ontdekten een onverwachte verbinding.En: They discovered an unexpected connection.Nl: Bram begon de subtiliteit van de natuur meer te waarderen en besloot zich te richten op observatiefotografie.En: Bram began to appreciate the subtlety of nature more and decided to focus on observational photography.Nl: Sanne voelde een nieuwe opwinding toen ze haar kennis deelde met iemand die oprechte interesse toonde.En: Sanne felt a new excitement as she shared her knowledge with someone who showed genuine interest.Nl: De avond viel terwijl hun gesprekken verdergingen, en de sterren begonnen te fonkelen aan de verduisterde hemel.En: Evening fell as their conversations continued, and the stars began to twinkle in the darkened sky.Nl: Twee mensen, verbonden door een toevallige ontmoeting in een van de mooiste tuinen ter wereld, voelden dat dit het begin was van iets bijzonders.En: Two people, connected by a chance encounter in one of the most beautiful gardens in the world, felt that this was the beginning of something special.Nl: En zo eindigde de dag in de prachtige stilte van de Keukenhof-tuinen, maar het verhaal van Bram en Sanne was nog maar net begonnen.En: And so, the day ended in the beautiful silence of the Keukenhof-gardens, but the story of Bram and Sanne had just begun. Vocabulary Words:autumn: herfstgently: zachtjesrust-colored: roestkleurigeplush: weelderigelush: weelderigeserene: kalmewandered: dwaaldetalented: getalenteerdephotographer: fotograafcapture: vastleggenenchanted: betoverenguide: gidsradiant: stralendrare: zeldzamebloom: bloeienstruggled: worsteldeeluding: ontglipteuncertainty: onzekerheidpath: padornamental: sierpicturesque: schilderachtigunfolded: ontspongenaimed: gerichtelens: lenscapture: vastleggensubtlety: subtiliteitobservational: observatiefotografiegenuine: oprechtetwinkle: fonkelenchance encounter: toevallige ontmoeting

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Behind the Stones of Yerushalayim: An Artist's Revelation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-09-17-22-34-01-he Story Transcript:He: הכותל המערבי בירושלים, עונת סתיו, רוח נעימה נושבת בין האבנים העתיקות.En: The Kotel ha-Ma'aravi in Yerushalayim, autumn season, a pleasant breeze blows between the ancient stones.He: אווירת ראש השנה שוררת, אנשים מתפללים בלחישות, תוקעים בשופרות, ומביעים תקוות לשנה החדשה.En: The atmosphere of Rosh Hashanah prevails, people pray in whispers, blow shofarot, and express hopes for the new year.He: בתוך ההמולה הקדושה, אמירה עומדת ומתבוננת.En: Amidst the sacred hustle, Amira stands and observes.He: אמירה היא היסטוריונית אמנות נלהבת.En: Amira is an enthusiastic art historian.He: היא הגיעה לירושלים בחיפוש השראה לתערוכה החדשה שלה.En: She came to Yerushalayim seeking inspiration for her new exhibition.He: היא מרגישה שאין לה רעיונות, והלחץ מהגלריה גובר.En: She feels she has no ideas, and the pressure from the gallery is mounting.He: בעודה מביטה בכותל, רגשותיה מעורבים, מחפשת את הקריצה שתחבר אותה לעיר הרוויה היסטוריה.En: As she gazes at the Kotel, her emotions are mixed, searching for the spark that will connect her to the history-rich city.He: יוסף הוא מדריך תיירים מקומי.En: Yosef is a local tour guide.He: הוא מכיר את העיר כמו את כף ידו, אבל לאחרונה קצת מאוכזב מהתיירות.En: He knows the city like the back of his hand, but lately, he's a bit disappointed with tourism.He: הוא מרגיש שהתיירים מסתובבים רק במסלולים מוכרים, משאירים מאחור את המאפיינים המיוחדים של ירושלים.En: He feels the tourists only wander on familiar paths, leaving behind the unique features of Yerushalayim.He: אך עדיין, יש בו ניצוץ של אהבה למקום ולסיפורים שהוא מביא איתו.En: Yet still, there is a spark of love for the place and the stories it carries within him.He: בתוך כל ההמולה, יוסף מבחין באמירה ומזהה בה משהו שונה.En: Amidst all the hustle, Yosef notices Amira and identifies something different in her.He: הוא מתקרב אליה, מציע לה להצטרף לסיור שלו, אבל הפעם לא יהיה זה סיור רגיל.En: He approaches her, offering to join his tour, but this time it won't be a regular tour.He: "אני אראה לך את ירושלים שמאחורי הקלעים", הוא מבטיח בחיוך כנה.En: "I will show you the Yerushalayim behind the scenes," he promises with a sincere smile.He: אמירה מסכימה ומתלווה אליו.En: Amira agrees and accompanies him.He: יוסף לוקח אותה לסמטאות קטנות, לבתים ישנים, מקומות שלא מופיעים במפות.En: Yosef takes her to small alleys, old houses, places not shown on maps.He: הוא משתף סיפורים על משפחתו, על החוויות שלו כילד בירושלים.En: He shares stories about his family, his experiences as a child in Yerushalayim.He: סיפורים שרק מקומי כמוהו מכיר.En: Stories only a local like him knows.He: שניהם מגיעים לכותל בפעם השנייה, בערב ראש השנה.En: Both reach the Kotel for the second time, on the eve of Rosh Hashanah.He: יוסף מספר לה על המסורות המשפחתיות שלו – איך היו מתפללים יחדיו, את הרגשות שהוא חש כשהוא רואה את הילדים שלו רצים בשמחה בחצר.En: Yosef tells her about his family traditions – how they used to pray together, the feelings he experiences when he sees his children running joyfully in the courtyard.He: הסיפורים נוגעים בעומק הלב של אמירה, וההשראה חוזרת אליה בתנופה.En: The stories touch Amira's heart deeply, and inspiration returns to her with force.He: היא רואה את העיר בזווית חדשה, מלאת חיים ואישיות.En: She sees the city from a new angle, full of life and personality.He: בסיום היום, אמירה יודעת כיצד תבנה את התערוכה שלה.En: By the end of the day, Amira knows how to build her exhibition.He: היא תתמקד בסיפורים האישיים של תושבי ירושלים, תציג את החיים שתוססים בין האבנים הישנות.En: She will focus on the personal stories of Yerushalayim's residents, showcasing the vibrant life among the old stones.He: יוסף מרגיש שהשיחות גרמו לו להבין מחדש את שליחותו.En: Yosef feels that the conversations have reconnected him with his mission.He: הוא שובא מבין את משמעות העבודה שלו – לשמור על הסיפורים האמיתיים של ירושלים להעבירם הלאה.En: He understands again the meaning of his work – to preserve the true stories of Yerushalayim and pass them on.He: וכך, שניהם ממשיכים בדרכם.En: And so, they both continue on their way.He: אמירה מצאה את אשר חיפשה ויוסף חזר להרגיש שהוא חלק ממשהו גדול יותר.En: Amira found what she was looking for and Yosef regained the feeling that he is part of something greater.He: הקשר האישי והעומק האנושי החזירו את האור לעיניהם של שניהם, והשנה החדשה נפתחת בניצוץ של תקווה והגשמה.En: The personal connection and human depth brought light back to their eyes, and the new year opens with a spark of hope and fulfillment. Vocabulary Words:breeze: רוחprevails: שוררתwhispers: לחישותshofarot: שופרותenthusiastic: נלהבתexhibition: תערוכהmounting: גוברgazes: מביטהmixed: מעורביםspark: קריצהunique: מיוחדיםfeatures: מאפייניםsincere: כנהaccompanies: מתלווהalleys: סמטאותcourtyard: חצרshowcasing: תציגvibrant: תוססיםtraditions: מסורותexperiences: חוויותtouch: נוגעיםangle: זוויתinspiration: השראהstories: סיפוריםpreserve: לשמורmission: שליחותוvividly: מלאתfulfillment: הגשמהdisappointed: מאוכזבregained: חזרBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: A Journey Through Montserrat: Finding Courage and Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-09-17-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Les fulles dels arbres ballaven amb el vent, creant un murmuri suau que semblava una melodia antiga cantada per la muntanya de Montserrat.En: The leaves of the trees danced with the wind, creating a soft murmur that seemed like an ancient melody sung by the muntanya de Montserrat.Ca: Era un lloc màgic, amb les seves agulles de roca i el bosc espès que amagava secrets entre els pins.En: It was a magical place, with its rocky spires and thick forest hiding secrets among the pines.Ca: La tardor omplia l'aire amb un perfum fresc i una pinzellada daurada sobre les fulles.En: Autumn filled the air with a fresh scent and a golden hue over the leaves.Ca: Montserrat tenia el cor ple d'emoció i una mica de por.En: Montserrat had her heart full of emotion and a bit of fear.Ca: Des de petita, estimava la muntanya, però una vegada s'havia perdut en un bosc semblant i, des de llavors, tenia aquell temor latent de no trobar el camí de tornada.En: Since she was young, she loved the mountain, but once she had gotten lost in a similar forest, and since then, she had that latent fear of not finding her way back.Ca: Avui, però, era diferent.En: Today, however, was different.Ca: Estava decidida.En: She was determined.Ca: Necessitava trobar Laia.En: She needed to find Laia.Ca: Des del matí, el dia de la Mercè, el seu grup havia començat una excursió.En: Since the morning, on the dia de la Mercè, her group had started a hike.Ca: La Mercè, protectora de Barcelona, era un dia ple de celebracions, però Montserrat preferia passar-lo a la natura.En: La Mercè, the protector of Barcelona, was a day full of celebrations, but Montserrat preferred to spend it in nature.Ca: Amb ella anaven Arnau i Laia, amigues inseparables amants de l'aventura.En: With her were Arnau and Laia, inseparable friends and lovers of adventure.Ca: Però, durant una parada per dinar, Laia havia desaparegut.En: But during a lunch break, Laia had disappeared.Ca: La preocupació s'havia escampat com una ombra en els seus cors.En: Worry spread like a shadow in their hearts.Ca: Arnau era escèptic.En: Arnau was skeptical.Ca: "Segur que només s'ha distret", deia, però Montserrat sentia que alguna cosa més estava passant.En: "I'm sure she just got distracted," he said, but Montserrat felt that something else was happening.Ca: Amb cada pas que feien pel bosc frondós, Montserrat recordava pistes sobre l'entorn, les rutes i els llocs amagats que la seva àvia li havia descrit quan era petita.En: With each step they took through the thick forest, Montserrat remembered clues about the surroundings, the routes, and the hidden places that her grandmother had described to her as a child.Ca: Decidí prendre la iniciativa.En: She decided to take the initiative.Ca: "Em recordaré l'última vegada que vam veure Laia i on podria haver volgut anar", va dir, guiada per un impuls sobtat.En: "I'll remember the last time we saw Laia and where she might have wanted to go," she said, guided by a sudden impulse.Ca: Començaren a buscar.En: They started searching.Ca: Els arbres es tancaven al seu voltant com un exercit silenciòs.En: The trees closed around them like a silent army.Ca: Però Montserrat mantenia la calma, confiant en la seva intuïció.En: But Montserrat remained calm, trusting her intuition.Ca: Arnau seguia dubtant, però Montserrat ja no pensava en la seva por de perdre's.En: Arnau continued to doubt, but Montserrat no longer thought about her fear of getting lost.Ca: Quan el sol començava a pondre's, les ombres allargaven.En: As the sun began to set, the shadows lengthened.Ca: Montserrat va notar una esquerda entre dues roques.En: Montserrat noticed a crack between two rocks.Ca: S'hi apropà, i el seu cor s'accelerà.En: She approached, and her heart raced.Ca: Un petit sender portava a una diminuta cova que només un ull alerta hauria notat.En: A small path led to a tiny cave that only an alert eye would have noticed.Ca: Dins, la llum escassa il·luminava una marca al terra: una petita cinta vermella, com la que Laia portava al cabell.En: Inside, the scarce light illuminated a mark on the ground: a small red ribbon, like the one Laia wore in her hair.Ca: Allò era una pista!En: That was a clue!Ca: Tornant a sortir, Montserrat cridà a l'Arnau, que la seguia amb unes passes de distància.En: Going back outside, Montserrat called to Arnau, who was following a few steps behind.Ca: "És aquí!", va exclamar amb la veu plena d'esperança.En: "It's here!" she exclaimed, with her voice full of hope.Ca: Amb esforços conjunts, van cridar el nom de Laia i la seva veu va tornar com un ressò que jugava amb el vent.En: With joint efforts, they called Laia's name, and her voice returned like an echo playing with the wind.Ca: Un moment després, una resposta s'aixecà des de dins de la cova: "Sóc aquí!". Laia havia entrat per curiositat i no havia sabut com sortir.En: A moment later, a response arose from inside the cave: "I'm here!" Laia had entered out of curiosity and didn't know how to get out.Ca: El retrobament fou alegre.En: The reunion was joyful.Ca: Tanmateix, mentre tornaven pel camí incògnit, una cosa havia canviat en Montserrat.En: However, as they returned along the unfamiliar path, something had changed in Montserrat.Ca: Sentia una confiança nova.En: She felt a newfound confidence.Ca: La por que durant anys havia sentit semblava menys aterridora.En: The fear she had felt for years seemed less terrifying.Ca: Sabia ara que els camins desconeguts podien portar a llocs inesperats i que dins seu tenia la força per trobar-ne la sortida.En: She now knew that unknown paths could lead to unexpected places and that within her, she had the strength to find her way out.Ca: La nit caigué, i el grup tornà al poble per celebrar el que quedava de la festa de la Mercè.En: Night fell, and the group returned to the village to celebrate the remaining part of the festa de la Mercè.Ca: Montserrat somiava amb els misteris de Montserrat, però també amb l'amistat i la confiança que havia trobat.En: Montserrat dreamed of the mysteries of Montserrat, but also of the friendship and trust she had found.Ca: I sota la llum de la lluna, la muntanya semblava somriure.En: And under the moonlight, the mountain seemed to smile. Vocabulary Words:the leaves: les fullesthe trees: els arbresthe wind: el ventthe murmur: el murmurithe melody: la melodiathe mountain: la muntanyathe spires: les agullesthe forest: el boscthe secrets: els secretsthe pines: els pinsthe autumn: la tardorthe scent: el perfumthe hue: la pinzelladathe heart: el corthe fear: la porthe path: el camíthe protector: la protectorathe nature: la naturathe group: el grupthe hike: l'excursióthe friends: les amiguesthe lovers: els amantsthe adventure: l'aventurathe lunch: el dinarthe shadow: l'ombrathe doubt: el dubtethe cracks: les esquerdesthe cave: la covathe ribbon: la cintathe reunion: el retrobament

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Yoga on the Great Wall: A Journey of Balance and Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-09-17-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 漫步在秋天的长城，微风把黄色和橙色的落叶轻轻吹落在路上，空气中弥漫着浓郁的季节气息。En: Strolling along the Chang Cheng in autumn, the breeze gently blew the yellow and orange fallen leaves onto the path, filling the air with a rich seasonal scent.Zh: 李伟充满期待地踏上了这条古老的石道，En: Li Wei stepped onto this ancient stone path with great anticipation.Zh: 他是个历史迷，认为这次旅行是一场穿越时空的历史重现体验。En: As a history enthusiast, he viewed this trip as a time-traveling historical reenactment experience.Zh: 他希望能在这里找到祖先留下的足迹，感受到血脉的连接。En: He hoped to find traces left by his ancestors here and feel the connection of his bloodline.Zh: 但出发没多久，他突然发现，这竟然是一节瑜伽课堂！En: But shortly after setting out, he suddenly discovered that this was actually a yoga class!Zh: 站在他眼前的是一位活力四射的导游兼瑜伽教练，张敏。En: Standing before him was an energetic guide and yoga instructor, Zhang Min.Zh: 她正带领一群兴高采烈的参与者找到属于自己的一片宁静。En: She was leading a group of enthusiastic participants to find their own piece of tranquility.Zh: 李伟环顾四周，看到另一个徒步者，陈磊，也是一脸困惑。En: Li Wei looked around and saw another hiker, Chen Lei, who also had a look of confusion.Zh: 不过，与李伟不同，陈磊立即接受了这个笑料般的误会，开始尝试各种动作。En: However, unlike Li Wei, Chen Lei immediately embraced this amusing misunderstanding and began trying various poses.Zh: 李伟感到尴尬不已。En: Li Wei felt extremely embarrassed.Zh: 他从未上过瑜伽课，心里担心自己在别人面前出丑。En: He had never attended a yoga class and worried he might embarrass himself in front of others.Zh: 他努力想要逃避这种羞愧，但他又觉得，如果就此退出，不免显得懦弱。En: He desperately wanted to avoid this shame, but he also felt that quitting would seem cowardly.Zh: 更何况，陈磊的欢笑和平和的心态，令他心生仰慕。En: Moreover, Chen Lei's laughter and calm demeanor made him feel a sense of admiration.Zh: 最后，李伟做了个决定。En: In the end, Li Wei made a decision.Zh: 他试图参与其中，跟随张敏的指导，愚钝地模仿各种动作，尤其是陈磊那轻松自若的姿态。En: He attempted to join in, following Zhang Min's guidance, clumsily mimicking various poses, especially Chen Lei's relaxed stance.Zh: 起初，他挣扎不已，手忙脚乱，果真不负众望地成为大家捂嘴偷笑的对象。En: Initially, he struggled greatly, awkwardly flailing, indeed becoming the target of everyone's stifled laughter as expected.Zh: 然而，故事的高潮在他尝试一种叫做“平衡式”的姿势时发生了。En: However, the story reached its climax when he attempted a pose called the “Balance Pose.”Zh: 当他的小腿刚刚蹬出时，脚下的1016号砖头竟然松动了！En: As he just extended his leg, the brick underfoot, labeled 1016, suddenly loosened!Zh: 李伟猛然失去平衡，整个人跌向墙边，En: Li Wei lost his balance abruptly, his body tumbling towards the wall.Zh: 然而，奇迹般的，他以一种看似精确设计的战士姿态稳住了身体。En: Miraculously, he stabilized himself in a seemingly precisely designed warrior pose.Zh: 现场一片寂静，随后，大家爆发出热烈的掌声。En: The scene fell silent, followed by a burst of enthusiastic applause.Zh: 张敏拉起他的手，称赞他为这些动作增添了独特的“创意”。En: Zhang Min pulled him up, praising him for adding unique "creativity" to these movements.Zh: 李伟也开始忍不住大笑。En: Li Wei couldn't help but laugh as well.Zh: 他意识到，有时候，寻根之旅并不一定以传统方式进行，而尝试新事物也可以是一种收获满满的体验。En: He realized that sometimes, a journey to trace one's roots doesn't have to proceed in a traditional manner, and trying new things can also be a richly rewarding experience.Zh: 当课结束后，李伟和陈磊并肩漫步在长城的古道上。En: After the class ended, Li Wei and Chen Lei walked side by side on the ancient path of the Great Wall.Zh: 远方，夕阳亲吻着山峦，长城似乎在这团和日丽的金红色余晖中活了过来。En: In the distance, the sunset kissed the mountains, and the Great Wall seemed to come alive in the golden-red afterglow of this sunny day.Zh: 李伟不再担心自己显得愚笨，他已然学会了享受每一个意外的瞬间。En: Li Wei no longer worried about appearing foolish; he had learned to enjoy every unexpected moment. Vocabulary Words:strolling: 漫步fallen: 落anticipation: 期待enthusiast: 迷reenactment: 重现traces: 足迹bloodline: 血脉energetic: 活力四射participants: 参与者tranquility: 宁静confusion: 困惑embraced: 接受misunderstanding: 误会poses: 姿势embarrassed: 尴尬shame: 羞愧cowardly: 懦弱dilemma: 挣扎admiration: 仰慕mimicking: 模仿awkwardly: 手忙脚乱flailing: 挣扎climax: 高潮abruptly: 猛然stabilized: 稳住warrior pose: 战士姿态creativity: 创意traditional: 传统richly: 满满unexpected: 意外

Fluent Fiction - Danish: From Nerves to Triumph: Mikkel's Harvest Festival Success Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-09-17-22-34-01-da Story Transcript:Da: Tivoli Gardens lyste op med den gyldne glød af efterår.En: Tivoli Gardens lit up with the golden glow of autumn.Da: Bladene raslede under fødderne af de mange besøgende, mens duften af kanel og ristede mandler fyldte luften.En: Leaves rustled under the feet of the many visitors, while the scent of cinnamon and roasted almonds filled the air.Da: Det var Tivoli Harvest Festival, og haven summede af liv.En: It was the Tivoli Harvest Festival, and the garden buzzed with life.Da: Mikkel stod ved sin madbod, nervøs men spændt.En: Mikkel stood at his food stall, nervous but excited.Da: Han drømte om at imponere Henrik, den berømte madanmelder.En: He dreamed of impressing Henrik, the famous food critic.Da: Ved sin side stod Sofie, hans bedste ven og en medfølende kritiker.En: By his side stood Sofie, his best friend and a compassionate critic.Da: "Mikkel, hold det simpelt.En: "Mikkel, keep it simple.Da: Folk elsker de klassiske smage," sagde hun og så på ham med et opmuntrende smil.En: People love the classic flavors," she said, looking at him with an encouraging smile.Da: Men Mikkel følte, at dette var hans chance til at skinne med noget unikt.En: But Mikkel felt that this was his chance to shine with something unique.Da: Han besluttede sig for at lave en dristig ret.En: He decided to make a bold dish.Da: Sæsonens grøntsager blev kombineret med usædvanlige, lokale ingredienser, han håbede ville overraske Henrik.En: Seasonal vegetables were combined with unusual, local ingredients, which he hoped would surprise Henrik.Da: "Jeg vil lave en vild gastronomisk oplevelse," tænkte han for sig selv.En: "I want to create a wild gastronomic experience," he thought to himself.Da: Stedet omkring ham var fyldt med spændende dufte, og stemningen var høj blandt de festglade besøgende.En: The area around him was filled with exciting aromas, and the mood was high among the festival-goers.Da: Det var både inspirerende og skræmmende.En: It was both inspiring and intimidating.Da: Mikkel arbejdede hurtigt og beslutsomt, forklarede sine tanker til Sofie og gav det sidste touch til sin ret.En: Mikkel worked quickly and decisively, explaining his thoughts to Sofie and adding the finishing touch to his dish.Da: "Det må bare lykkes," mumlede han, mens han så hen mod den travle folkemængde.En: "It just has to succeed," he murmured as he looked toward the busy crowd.Da: Henrik nærmede sig boden.En: Henrik approached the stall.Da: Han var nysgerrig, kløgtig og kendt for sin kræsne smag.En: He was curious, astute, and known for his discerning taste.Da: Mikkel tog en dyb indånding og serverede retten.En: Mikkel took a deep breath and served the dish.Da: Menneskerne omkring dem stoppede op for at se.En: People around them paused to watch.Da: Henrik tog en bid.En: Henrik took a bite.Da: Stilheden blev næsten for meget at bære, da Mikkel holdt vejret og ventede.En: The silence was almost unbearable as Mikkel held his breath and waited.Da: Endelig smilede Henrik.En: Finally, Henrik smiled.Da: "Fantastisk," sagde han højt og fik straks de omkringstående til at mumle anerkendende.En: "Fantastic," he said loudly, immediately causing those around to murmur in appreciation.Da: Han vendte sig mod Mikkel: "Dette er noget helt særligt.En: He turned to Mikkel: "This is something truly special.Da: Vi må tale mere om dine idéer."En: We must talk more about your ideas."Da: For Mikkel var denne anerkendelse som en drøm.En: For Mikkel, this recognition was like a dream.Da: Usikkerhederne forsvandt, og han følte en ny selvtillid boble op.En: Doubts disappeared, and he felt a new confidence bubbling up.Da: Han havde taget en chance – og det havde betalt sig.En: He had taken a chance—and it had paid off.Da: Mødet sluttede med et håndtryk, og Henrik inviterede ham til en dybere samtale om hans kulinariske filosofi.En: The meeting ended with a handshake, and Henrik invited him for a deeper conversation about his culinary philosophy.Da: Da dagen gik på hæld, og Tivolis lys blinkede i skumringen, vidste Mikkel, at han ikke bare havde skabt en ret, men også fundet sin rette sti som kok.En: As the day came to a close, and Tivoli's lights twinkled in the dusk, Mikkel knew that he had not just created a dish, but also found his true path as a chef.Da: Han skulle tro på sig selv og sine instinkter.En: He needed to believe in himself and his instincts.Da: Det var starten på et nyt kapitel i hans rejse, og alt begyndte i gløden fra efterårets Tivoli Gardens.En: It was the beginning of a new chapter in his journey, and it all started in the glow of autumn's Tivoli Gardens. Vocabulary Words:rustled: rasledealmonds: mandlercompassionate: medfølendeunique: uniktbold: dristigvegetables: grøntsagerunusual: usædvanligegastronomic: gastronomiskintimidating: skræmmendedecisively: beslutsomtastute: kløgtigdiscerning: kræsnemurmur: mumlerecognition: anerkendelsedoubts: usikkerhederneconfidence: selvtillidpaid off: betalt sighandshake: håndtrykculinary: kulinariskphilosophy: filosofitwinkled: blinkededusk: skumringenpath: stiinstincts: instinkterglow: glødharvest: høstfestival-goers: festglade besøgendesucceed: lykkescurious: nysgerrigexperience: oplevelse

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Storm Shelter Revelations: A Hike to Renew Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-09-17-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: Balázs, Kata és Zoltán a Balaton-felvidéken kirándultak.En: Balázs, Kata és Zoltán were hiking in the Balaton-felvidék.Hu: Az ősz színei festették a tájat, narancs és arany levelek borították a dombokat.En: The autumn colors painted the landscape, with orange and gold leaves covering the hills.Hu: Balázs arra vágyott, hogy megújítsa barátságát Katával és Zoltánnal.En: Balázs longed to renew his friendship with Kata and Zoltán.Hu: Régóta nem érezte már a régi összhangot.En: He hadn't felt the old harmony for a long time.Hu: A nap szépen sütött, amikor elindultak a poros ösvényen.En: The sun was shining nicely when they set out on the dusty path.Hu: Az erdő csendjét csak a madarak éneke törte meg.En: The silence of the forest was broken only by the song of birds.Hu: Balázs mesélt az ismeretekről, amiket az erdő ösvényein szerzett.En: Balázs told stories of the knowledge he had gained on the forest trails.Hu: Remélte, hogy a közös élmények szorosabbá teszik a kapcsolatukat.En: He hoped that shared experiences would strengthen their relationship.Hu: Ahogy elérték a hegyoldalt, a távolban a Balaton csillogott.En: As they reached the hillside, the Balaton glistened in the distance.Hu: Gyönyörű volt a látvány, de aztán hirtelen sötét felhők gyülekeztek az égen.En: It was a beautiful sight, but then suddenly dark clouds gathered in the sky.Hu: Balázst aggasztotta a vihar közeledése, és tudta, cselekednie kell.En: Balázs was worried about the approaching storm and knew he had to act.Hu: "Kata, Zoltán! Jön a vihar. Ismerek egy régi kőmenedéket nem messze innen. Vigyáznunk kell." mondta Balázs határozottan.En: "Kata, Zoltán! A storm is coming. I know of an old stone shelter not far from here. We must be careful," said Balázs decisively.Hu: Zúgni kezdett a szél, a fák hajladoztak.En: The wind began to howl, and the trees swayed.Hu: Az első esőcseppek elérték őket, így gyorsan kellett haladniuk.En: The first raindrops reached them, so they had to move quickly.Hu: Balázs vezette őket az ösvényeken át, míg végül elérték a kőből épített menedéket.En: Balázs led them through the trails until they finally reached the stone-built shelter.Hu: Az eső már zuhogott, mikor behúzódtak az apró épület alá.En: The rain was pouring by the time they took cover under the small structure.Hu: Bent sötét volt, csak a villámok világítottak be néha.En: Inside, it was dark, only occasionally lit by flashes of lightning.Hu: A szűk hely és a hideg feszültséget hozott a levegőbe.En: The cramped space and the cold brought tension into the air.Hu: Kata és Zoltán ingerültek lettek az ázás és a várakozás miatt.En: Kata and Zoltán became irritable due to getting soaked and having to wait.Hu: Balázs érezte a nyomást.En: Balázs felt the pressure.Hu: Tudta, most vagy soha - ki kell mondania, amit érez.En: He knew it was now or never—he had to say what he felt.Hu: "Barátaim," kezdte Balázs, vette a bátorságot, hogy megossza érzéseit.En: "My friends," began Balázs, gathering the courage to share his feelings.Hu: "Tudom, hogy most neheztelhettek rám, de szeretném, ha tudnátok, mennyire fontos számomra a barátságotok.En: "I know you might resent me now, but I want you to know how important your friendship is to me.Hu: Ezt a kirándulást azért szerveztem, hogy újra közelebb kerüljünk egymáshoz."En: I organized this hike to bring us closer together again."Hu: Kata és Zoltán hallgatták csendben.En: Kata and Zoltán listened in silence.Hu: A kinti vihar lassan alábbhagyott, és lassan a feszültség is enyhült közöttük.En: The storm outside slowly subsided, and gradually the tension eased between them.Hu: Kata megszólalt elsőként: "Balázs, nem tudtam, hogy ilyen fontos neked ez. Sajnálom, hogy nem vettem észre."En: Kata spoke first: "Balázs, I didn't realize how important this was to you. I'm sorry I didn't notice."Hu: Zoltán is hasonlóan érzett.En: Zoltán felt similarly.Hu: Bocsánatot kért a türelmetlenségéért.En: He apologized for his impatience.Hu: Az őszinte szavak felszabadítóak voltak.En: The honest words were liberating.Hu: Mikor az eső elállt, mindhárman megkönnyebbültek.En: When the rain stopped, all three felt relieved.Hu: Kihúzták magukat a menedékből.En: They stepped out of the shelter.Hu: A nedves föld illata frissebbnek tűnt, a levegő tisztább volt, és a barátságuk erősebb.En: The smell of the wet earth seemed fresher, the air cleaner, and their friendship stronger.Hu: Folytatták a túrát, de már máshogy tekintettek egymásra.En: They continued the hike, but they looked at each other differently.Hu: Balázs megtanulta, hogy néha a sebezhetőség a legbiztosabb út az összetartozás felé.En: Balázs learned that sometimes vulnerability is the surest path to belonging.Hu: Az út maradéka alatt örömmel nevettek és beszélgettek, és tudták, hogy ez az emlék örökre velük marad.En: For the rest of the journey, they laughed and talked joyfully, knowing this memory would stay with them forever. Vocabulary Words:hiking: kirándultakautumn: őszrenew: megújítsaharmony: összhangsilence: csendjétknowledge: ismeretekrőlstrengthen: szorosabbáglistened: csillogottapproaching: közeledésehowl: zúgniswayed: hajladoztakraindrops: esőcseppekcramped: szűktension: feszültségetirritable: ingerülteksoaked: ázásresent: neheztelhettekapologized: bocsánatot kértimpatience: türelmetlenségéértlightning: villámokvulnerability: sebezhetőségbelonging: összetartozásliberating: felszabadítóaksubside: alábbhagyotthowl: zúgnipressure: nyomástcourage: bátorságotapologized: bocsánatot kértshelter: menedékrelieved: megkönnyebbültek

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Autumn's Canvas: Rediscovering Passion in Vigelandsparken Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-09-17-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Lars gikk sakte gjennom Vigelandsparken i Oslo.En: Lars walked slowly through Vigelandsparken in Oslo.No: Han var kledd i en tykk ullgenser, og høstløvet knaste under føttene hans.En: He was dressed in a thick wool sweater, and the autumn leaves crunched under his feet.No: Naturen var praktfull nå, med løvtrær som flammer i rødt, oransje og gult.En: Nature was magnificent now, with deciduous trees blazing in red, orange, and yellow.No: Solen skinte mildt, og kastet et gyllent skjær over de mektige skulpturene i parken.En: The sun shone gently, casting a golden glow over the grand sculptures in the park.No: Ingrid sto på stien med kameraet sitt, fanget opp fargespillet.En: Ingrid stood on the path with her camera, capturing the play of colors.No: Hun hadde på seg et skjerf i sterke farger som matchet høstens prakt.En: She wore a scarf in bright colors that matched the splendor of autumn.No: Hun tok bilde etter bilde, men følte fortsatt en tomhet.En: She took picture after picture but still felt an emptiness.No: Kreativiteten, hennes utrettelige venn, hadde begynt å stilne.En: Creativity, her tireless friend, had begun to wane.No: Lars la merke til henne fra avstand.En: Lars noticed her from a distance.No: Hun så ut som om hun brakte liv til bildene, men det var likevel noe melankolsk over blikket hennes.En: She seemed as if she brought life to the images, yet there was something melancholic about her gaze.No: Han kjente seg igjen i følelsen.En: He recognized the feeling.No: Han hadde i lang tid lengtet etter noen som delte hans syn på kunst og verden.En: He had long yearned for someone who shared his view of art and the world.No: Kanskje denne kvinnen kunne være den personen?En: Could this woman be that person?No: Han tok mot til seg og gikk nærmere.En: He gathered his courage and walked closer.No: "Unnskyld," sa han forsiktig.En: "Excuse me," he said carefully.No: "Bildene dine er vakre.En: "Your photos are beautiful.No: Du har et godt øye for detaljer.En: You have a good eye for details."No: "Ingrid så overraskende opp, men smilte bredt.En: Ingrid looked up, surprised, but smiled broadly.No: "Takk," svarte hun.En: "Thank you," she replied.No: "Jeg forsøker å finne tilbake til min lidenskap for fotografering.En: "I'm trying to rediscover my passion for photography."No: "De begynte å snakke.En: They started talking.No: Lars fortalte om hvordan skulpturene inspirerte ham, om hvordan de mange uttrykkene påvirket hans egne malerier.En: Lars spoke about how the sculptures inspired him, about how their many expressions influenced his own paintings.No: Ingrid delte sine tvil om kunsten, og om hvordan det føltes som om gnisten hun pleide å ha var borte.En: Ingrid shared her doubts about art and how it felt as if the spark she used to have was gone.No: De fortsatte å gå sammen, beundret skulpturer, diskuterte kunst og livet.En: They continued walking together, admiring sculptures, discussing art and life.No: Solen begynte å gå ned.En: The sun began to set.No: En vakker solnedgang bredte seg over parken, og malte alt i enda sterkere farger.En: A beautiful sunset spread over the park, painting everything in even more vibrant colors.No: Det var øyeblikket de begge trengte.En: It was the moment they both needed.No: Inspirasjonen samlet seg som en varm bølge i Ingrid.En: Inspiration gathered like a warm wave in Ingrid.No: Hun kjente kreativiteten blomstre igjen, som løvet som sprengte ut i fargene rundt dem.En: She felt creativity bloom again, like the leaves bursting out in colors around them.No: Lars, på sin side, følte en varme da han så smilene hennes og visste han hadde fått en venn.En: Lars, for his part, felt warmth as he saw her smiles and knew he had gained a friend.No: "Skal vi møtes igjen?En: "Shall we meet again?"No: " spurte Lars, litt spent, men mer åpen enn han pleide å være.En: asked Lars, a bit nervous but more open than he was used to being.No: "Ja, gjerne," svarte Ingrid med et lysende smil.En: "Yes, I'd love to," replied Ingrid with a radiant smile.No: "Vi kan oppdage mer kunst sammen.En: "We can discover more art together."No: "De utvekslet kontaktinformasjon, og med det oppstod en ny begynnelse.En: They exchanged contact information, and with that, a new beginning arose.No: Lars hadde funnet noen å dele sitt kunstneriske liv med, og Ingrid hadde funnet tilbake til sin lidenskap.En: Lars had found someone to share his artistic life with, and Ingrid had rediscovered her passion.No: De gikk hver sin vei, men med løfter om fremtidige møter, og med et hjerte som føltes litt lettere.En: They went their separate ways, but with promises of future meetings, and a heart that felt a little lighter.No: Høsten fortsatte å male sitt mesterverk, og nå kunne de begge se skjønnheten i det litt tydeligere.En: Autumn continued to paint its masterpiece, and now they both could see the beauty in it a bit more clearly. Vocabulary Words:thick: tykkwool: ulldeciduous: løvtrærblazing: flammergaze: blikkmelancholic: melankolskyearned: lengtetcourage: motrediscover: finne tilbakeinspiration: inspirasjonenvibrant: sterkereadmiring: beundretcapture: fanget oppemptiness: tomhetwaned: stilnemagnificent: praktfullgentle: mildtsplendor: praktcreativity: kreativitetentireless: utretteligedoubt: tvilspark: gnistenbloom: blomstregathered: samlet segexchange: utveksletradiant: lysendesculptures: skulptureneautumn: høstenmasterpiece: mesterverkexpressions: uttrykkene

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Midnight Masquerade Heist: A Venetian Tale of Intrigue Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-09-17-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Le luci del grandioso palazzo veneziano brillavano attraverso le finestre, riflettendosi dolcemente sui canali.En: The lights of the grand palazzo in Venezia shone through the windows, gently reflecting on the canals.It: Gli ospiti, mascherati e vestiti con abiti eleganti, si muovevano tra le stanze, il cui lusso lasciava senza fiato.En: The guests, masked and dressed in elegant attire, moved between the rooms, whose luxury left one breathless.It: Era autunno, e l'aria portava con sé un fresco sentore di cambiamento.En: It was autumn, and the air carried with it a fresh hint of change.It: Matteo si muoveva tra di loro, il suo costume perfettamente anonimo.En: Matteo moved among them, his costume perfectly anonymous.It: Gli occhi erano sempre in movimento, alla ricerca del quadro prezioso che sapeva era nascosto da qualche parte dietro una delle porte decorate.En: His eyes were always in motion, searching for the precious painting that he knew was hidden somewhere behind one of the decorated doors.It: Giulia, al suo fianco, sorrideva con grazia agli invitati.En: Giulia, by his side, smiled gracefully at the guests.It: Ma sotto la maschera, studiava il piano del palazzo, calcolando ogni mossa.En: But under the mask, she studied the palace plan, calculating every move.It: "Dobbiamo essere rapidi," sussurrò Giulia a Matteo.En: "We must be quick," Giulia whispered to Matteo.It: "Ha detto che la sicurezza è aumentata."En: "They said security has increased."It: Matteo annuì.En: Matteo nodded.It: "Siamo pronti," rispose, cercando di placare il battito accelerato del suo cuore.En: "We are ready," he replied, trying to calm his racing heart.It: Ma nel cuore della festa, Lorenzo, un giovane poliziotto sotto copertura, stava osservando.En: But in the heart of the party, Lorenzo, a young undercover policeman, was watching.It: Aveva seguito Matteo e Giulia fin dall'inizio della serata, sospettando che dietro le loro maschere ci fossero gli artefici dei recenti furti d'arte.En: He had followed Matteo and Giulia from the beginning of the evening, suspecting that behind their masks were the masterminds of the recent art thefts.It: La sua intuizione gli diceva che quella notte avrebbero agito.En: His intuition told him that they would act that night.It: Mentre la musica continuava a suonare, Matteo e Giulia si avvicinarono alla porta che li avrebbe condotti al loro obiettivo.En: While the music continued to play, Matteo and Giulia approached the door that would lead them to their goal.It: Giulia si assicurò che nessuno li stesse osservando e fece scattare la serratura con destrezza.En: Giulia made sure no one was watching them and skillfully unlocked the door.It: Entrarono nella stanza silenziosa e oscura.En: They entered the quiet and dark room.It: Matteo si avvicinò al quadro, il suo cuore era un martello nel petto.En: Matteo approached the painting, his heart hammering in his chest.It: Lo staccò delicatamente dal muro, ma Giulia mise una mano sul suo braccio.En: He gently removed it from the wall, but Giulia placed a hand on his arm.It: "Lorenzo è qui," disse con voce tesa.En: "Lorenzo is here," she said with a tense voice.It: Mentre si giravano per uscire, una silenziosa ombra li affrontò.En: As they turned to leave, a silent shadow confronted them.It: Era Lorenzo.En: It was Lorenzo.It: "Mi dispiace, ma la festa finisce qui," dichiarò con determinazione.En: "I'm sorry, but the party ends here," he declared with determination.It: Matteo valutò le sue opzioni.En: Matteo assessed his options.It: Avrebbero potuto scappare, rischiando di perdersi nei labirinti del palazzo e nei vicoli di Venezia.En: They could run, risking getting lost in the labyrinths of the palazzo and the alleys of Venezia.It: "Corri!"En: "Run!"It: gridò, e insieme fuggirono.En: he shouted, and together they fled.It: La caccia era iniziata.En: The chase had begun.It: Lorenzo non mollava, seguendo da vicino la coppia.En: Lorenzo did not give up, closely following the couple.It: Uscirono dalla porta sul retro, i loro passi riecheggiavano nel silenzioso corridoio.En: They exited through the back door, their footsteps echoing in the silent corridor.It: Attraversarono un ponte, i loro riflessi danzavano sull'acqua scura del canale.En: They crossed a bridge, their reflections dancing on the dark water of the canal.It: Nella confusione, Matteo e Giulia riuscirono a saltare su una gondola vuota e spingere via dal molo.En: In the confusion, Matteo and Giulia managed to jump onto an empty gondola and push away from the dock.It: Ma Lorenzo, agile, li raggiunse dall'altra sponda.En: But Lorenzo, agile, reached them from the other bank.It: Fece in tempo a strappare il quadro dalle mani di Matteo mentre loro fuggivano tra le ombre della città.En: He managed to snatch the painting from Matteo's hands as they fled into the shadows of the city.It: Quando, finalmente, furono al sicuro tra i vicoli, Matteo e Giulia si fermarono, ansimando.En: When, finally, they were safe among the alleys, Matteo and Giulia stopped, panting.It: Matteo guardò le sue mani vuote e poi Giulia.En: Matteo looked at his empty hands and then at Giulia.It: "Era troppo?En: "Was it too much?It: Forse dobbiamo pensare a un altro modo di vivere."En: Maybe we need to think of another way to live."It: Giulia sorrise, afferrando gentilmente la sua mano.En: Giulia smiled, gently taking his hand.It: "Forse è tempo di cambiare."En: "Maybe it's time to change."It: Nel frattempo, Lorenzo consegnò il quadro al direttore del museo.En: Meanwhile, Lorenzo delivered the painting to the museum director.It: La notte di Venezia continuava, ma con il prezioso dipinto al sicuro, nelle onde del canale si poteva sentire un leggero sospiro di sollievo.En: The night in Venezia continued, but with the precious painting safe, a slight sigh of relief could be felt in the waves of the canal. Vocabulary Words:the lights: le lucithe palace: il palazzothe guests: gli ospitito be quick: essere rapidito whisper: sussurrarethe security: la sicurezzathe young policeman: il giovane poliziottoundercover: sotto coperturathe intuition: l'intuizionethe masquerade: la mascherato unlock: far scattare la serraturawith grace: con graziato assess: valutarethe chase: la cacciato pounce: saltare suagile: agilethe labyrinths: i labirintito flee: fuggireto leap: saltareto snatch: strapparethe corridors: i corridoito pant: ansimarethe reflection: il riflessothe dock: il molothe alleys: i vicolito deliver: consegnarethe museum director: il direttore del museothe waves: le ondethe precious painting: il quadro preziosoto echo: riecheggiare

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Serendipity in the Autumn Breezes of Köpenhamn Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-09-17-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Det var en krispig höstdag i Köpenhamn.En: It was a crisp autumn day in Köpenhamn.Sv: Klara gick genom den entré där ljusblinkande grindarna öppnade sig mot Tivoli Gardens.En: Klara walked through the entrance where the light-blinking gates opened towards Tivoli Gardens.Sv: Solens strålar lekte med de färgglada löven, och en mjuk melodi fyllde luften.En: The sun's rays played with the colorful leaves, and a soft melody filled the air.Sv: Klara hade rest hit för en helg, sökande efter något spontant och annorlunda.En: Klara had traveled here for a weekend, searching for something spontaneous and different.Sv: Mitt i den glada sorlen från barn och vuxna på parken, fanns en scen.En: In the midst of the joyful murmur from children and adults in the park, there was a stage.Sv: Där spelade Oskar, en lokal musiker på sitt första framträdande där.En: Oskar, a local musician, was playing his first performance there.Sv: Han var ivrig att imponera på publiken och känna energin från applåderna.En: He was eager to impress the audience and feel the energy from the applause.Sv: Medan hans fingrar dansade över gitarrens strängar, letade hans ögon efter vägledning i publikhavet, fastnade dem kort på en ung kvinna med ett varmt leende.En: As his fingers danced over the guitar strings, his eyes sought guidance in the crowd and briefly caught those of a young woman with a warm smile.Sv: Men han återfick snabbt sitt fokus på musiken.En: But he quickly regained his focus on the music.Sv: Klara stod där, svept av ljudet.En: Klara stood there, swept away by the sound.Sv: Hon älskade musik och kände en längtan att prata med den unge musikern.En: She loved music and felt a longing to talk to the young musician.Sv: Men hon var blyg och osäker.En: But she was shy and uncertain.Sv: Vad om han inte skulle vilja prata?En: What if he wouldn't want to talk?Sv: Tanken oroade henne.En: The thought worried her.Sv: I pausen, medan Oskar tog en kort vilopaus vid scenkanten, uppmanade Johan, Klaras vän från Köpenhamn, henne att ta ett steg framåt.En: During the break, while Oskar took a short rest at the edge of the stage, Johan, Klara's friend from Köpenhamn, encouraged her to take a step forward.Sv: "Det är din chans, Klara", sa han med en blinkning.En: "This is your chance, Klara," he said with a wink.Sv: Med en suck av beslutsamhet bestämde sig Klara för att övervinna sin rädsla.En: With a sigh of determination, Klara decided to overcome her fear.Sv: Hon gick fram mot Oskar.En: She walked up to Oskar.Sv: "Hej," sa hon med en mjuk röst.En: "Hi," she said with a soft voice.Sv: "Din musik är underbar.En: "Your music is wonderful.Sv: Är det första gången du spelar här?"En: Is it your first time playing here?"Sv: Oskar, förbryllad över den plötsliga men artiga interaktionen, slappnade av.En: Oskar, baffled by the sudden yet polite interaction, relaxed.Sv: Han log brett och svarade, "Ja, det är det.En: He smiled broadly and responded, "Yes, it is.Sv: Tack så mycket, jag försökte verkligen göra det speciellt."En: Thank you so much, I really tried to make it special."Sv: De började prata om musikens betydelse, om att resa och om rädslan för att misslyckas.En: They began talking about the significance of music, about traveling, and about the fear of failing.Sv: Det fanns en djup förståelse mellan dem, en koppling som var mer än ytliga fraser.En: There was a deep understanding between them, a connection that was more than superficial phrases.Sv: Varje ord flöt naturligt som melodi och harmoni.En: Every word flowed naturally like melody and harmony.Sv: Medan de pratade, började en lätt höstvind röra om blad på marken.En: As they talked, a gentle autumn breeze began to stir leaves on the ground.Sv: De tittade på de dansande löven, och det var som om de såg sin egen början där i den krispiga luften.En: They watched the dancing leaves, and it was as if they saw their own beginning there in the crisp air.Sv: Tillsammans bestämde de sig för att utforska mer av Köpenhamn, hand i hand, med nya äventyr i sikte.En: Together, they decided to explore more of Köpenhamn, hand in hand, with new adventures in sight.Sv: Klart när de skildes, utbytte de nummer.En: When they parted, they exchanged numbers.Sv: Klara kände sig fri och modig.En: Klara felt free and brave.Sv: Oskar förstod nu att den sanna framgången inte alltid mäts i applåder, utan i de äkta mötena.En: Oskar now understood that true success isn't always measured in applause, but in genuine encounters.Sv: Så vandrade de bort från scenen, med löv som virvlade runt deras fötter, och med framtiden lysande framför dem i den gyllene höstsolen.En: So they wandered away from the stage, with leaves swirling around their feet, and with the future shining in front of them in the golden autumn sun. Vocabulary Words:crisp: krispigentrance: entréblinking: ljusblinkandegates: grindarnamurmur: sorlenstage: scenperformance: framträdandeimpress: imponeraapplause: applådernaguidance: vägledningeager: ivriglonging: längtanuncertain: osäkerfear: rädslabaffled: förbrylladsignificance: betydelsesuperficial: ytligamelody: melodiharmony: harmonibreeze: vindstir: röra omdetermination: beslutsamhetencounters: mötenaexchange: utbyttebrave: modigsuccess: framgångenwandered: vandradeswirling: virvladeparted: skildesadventures: äventyr

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Reconnecting Under Kyoto's Autumn Canopy: A Mother-Daughter Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-09-17-22-34-01-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 秋の日曜日、家族は京都の清水寺にいました。En: On an autumn Sunday, the family was at Kyoto's Kiyomizu-dera.Ja: 秋の葉が赤や金色に染まり、寺の周りは観光客で賑わっていました。En: The autumn leaves were dyed in red and golden colors, and the area around the temple was bustling with tourists.Ja: 静かでありながら活気あるこの場所は、訪れる人々に特別な時を提供していました。En: This place, quiet yet lively, offered a special time to those who visited.Ja: あいこは、その景色に目を細めながら、家族旅行の懐かしい思い出を思い起こしていました。En: Aiko, while narrowing her eyes at the scenery, recalled fond memories of family trips.Ja: あいこの横には、彼女のティーンエイジャーの娘、えみがいました。En: Beside Aiko was her teenage daughter, Emi.Ja: しかし、えみはスマートフォンに夢中で、風景にはあまり興味を示していませんでした。En: However, Emi was engrossed in her smartphone, showing little interest in the scenery.Ja: あいこは、娘との距離感を感じていました。En: Aiko felt a sense of distance with her daughter.Ja: 「えみ、一緒に美しい写真を撮らない？」とあいこは提案しました。En: "Emi, would you like to take a beautiful picture together?" suggested Aiko.Ja: しかし、えみはただ頷き、再びスマートフォンに目を戻しました。En: But Emi just nodded and turned her eyes back to her smartphone.Ja: あいこは考えました。「どうすれば、えみともっと楽しい思い出を作れるだろう？」En: Aiko thought, "How can I create more enjoyable memories with Emi?"Ja: そこで、彼女は新しいアイデアを思いつきました。En: Then, she came up with a new idea.Ja: 「えみ、ちょっとした写真チャレンジをしようか？お互いに一番きれいな紅葉の写真を撮るの、どう？」あいこは微笑みながら言いました。En: "Emi, how about a little photo challenge? Let's see who can take the most beautiful picture of the autumn leaves?" Aiko suggested with a smile.Ja: えみは一瞬考えた後、興味を示しました。En: After thinking for a moment, Emi showed interest.Ja: 「いいね、やってみよう。」スマートフォンを持ち上げ、二人は清水寺の周りを歩き始めました。En: "Sounds good, let's try it." She lifted her smartphone, and the two began walking around Kiyomizu-dera.Ja: えみは視点を変え、風景に心を向けるようになりました。En: Emi changed her perspective and began focusing on the scenery.Ja: しばらくして、えみは「あ、お母さん、見て！」と叫びました。En: After a while, Emi exclaimed, "Oh, Mom, look!"Ja: 彼女は赤く輝く葉が風に舞い、光に当たってキラキラと輝く瞬間を写真に収めました。En: She captured the moment when the glowing red leaves were dancing in the wind, sparkling in the light.Ja: その素晴らしい写真に、あいこは目を輝かせました。En: Aiko was amazed by the wonderful photo.Ja: 「すごい、えみ！本当にきれいだね。」あいこは嬉しそうに言いました。En: "Amazing, Emi! It's really beautiful," Aiko said happily.Ja: この瞬間が、あいことえみの間の壁を打ち破りました。En: This moment broke down the wall between Aiko and Emi.Ja: 二人は笑顔になり、自然と会話が続きました。En: They both smiled, and their conversation naturally continued.Ja: 寺を後にして、家族は街の小さなレストランに入りました。En: After leaving the temple, the family entered a small restaurant in town.Ja: 食事を楽しみながら、家族はその日の写真を見せ合い、思い出を語り合いました。En: While enjoying their meal, the family shared the photos from that day and talked about their memories.Ja: あいこは気づきました。娘が成長しても、まだ繋がりを持ち、新しい思い出を作る方法があると。En: Aiko realized that even though her daughter was growing up, there are still ways to connect and create new memories.Ja: そして、えみも母親の努力を認め、これからもこうした時間を大切にしたいと思いました。En: And Emi recognized her mother's efforts, wanting to cherish such times in the future.Ja: その日の終わり、秋の夜風が心地よく吹く中、家族は一緒に笑い合い、心が再び繋がっていることを実感しました。En: At the end of the day, with the pleasant autumn night breeze blowing, the family laughed together, feeling their hearts reconnect once more. Vocabulary Words:autumn: 秋dyed: 染まりbustling: 賑わっていましたlively: 活気あるnarrowing: 目を細めながらfond: 懐かしいengrossed: 夢中distance: 距離感suggested: 提案しましたmoments: 瞬間captured: 収めましたglowing: 輝くsparkling: キラキラと輝くnaturally: 自然とchallenge: チャレンジperspective: 視点efforts: 努力cherish: 大切にしたいrealized: 気づきましたconnect: 繋がりmemories: 思い出recall: 思い起こしてquiet: 静かでありながらrestaurant: レストランmoment: 瞬間recognized: 認めamazed: 目を輝かせましたexclaimed: 叫びましたspecial: 特別なautumn leaves: 紅葉

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Mysteries of Varanasi: Unraveling the Enigma at the Ghats Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-09-17-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: वराणसी के घाटों पर आई हुई शरद ऋतु की ठंडी हवा के बीच नदियों की लहरें धीरे-धीरे बह रही थीं।En: On the banks of Varanasi's ghats, amidst the chilly winds of autumn, the river's waves were flowing gently.Hi: एक शाम, जब सूरज डूबने को था और घाटों पर दीप जलने लगे थे, वहाँ एक रहस्यमयी पैकेज ने लोगों की जिज्ञासा बढ़ा दी।En: One evening, when the sun was about to set and lamps were being lit on the ghats, a mysterious package piqued the curiosity of the people there.Hi: अरजुन, जिनकी आंखों में हमेशा जिज्ञासा झलकती थी, एक किश्तीवाले थे, जिन्होंने बचपन से ही इन घाटों को जीया था।En: Arjun, whose eyes always reflected curiosity, was a boatman who had lived through these ghats since childhood.Hi: उनके लिए यह नदी केवल जलधारा नहीं थी; यह उनका घर, उनका जीवन थी।En: For him, this river was not just a water stream; it was his home, his life.Hi: मीरा, एक आस्थावान तीर्थयात्री, जो नवदुर्गा के पूजा के लिए वहाँ आई थीं।En: Meera, a devout pilgrim, had come there for the worship of Navdurga.Hi: उनकी आँखों में एक अनोखी चमक थी, जो उनकी आध्यात्मिक खोज को जैवंत करती थी।En: Her eyes had a unique sparkle that vividly reflected her spiritual quest.Hi: साहिल, एक संदेहवादी पत्रकार, जो एक फीचर स्टोरी के अनुसंधान में थे, खुद भी घाटों की भावनाओं में बहे जा रहे थे।En: Sahil, a skeptical journalist researching a feature story, was himself getting swept up in the emotions of the ghats.Hi: घाटों पर नवदुर्गा की उत्सव मनोहरता के बीच, उस दिन एक पैकेज नदी के किनारे दिखा।En: Amidst the festive grandeur of Navdurga, a package appeared on the banks that day.Hi: लोगों के बीच हलचल मच गई।En: It caused a stir among the people.Hi: अरजुन का मन उस पैकेज को देख कर और अधिक जिज्ञासु हो उठा।En: Arjun's curiosity about the package grew stronger.Hi: उन्होंने पैकेज के पीछे की कहानी जानने का निर्णय किया।En: He decided to uncover the story behind it.Hi: इसके लिए, अरजुन ने मीरा और साहिल के साथ मिलकर काम करने का निश्चय किया।En: For this, Arjun resolved to work together with Meera and Sahil.Hi: उनके यह कदम उन सभी के लिए नए अनुभवों से भरा था।En: This step was filled with new experiences for all of them.Hi: मीरा ने अपने आस्था का सहारा लिया, जबकि साहिल ने तथ्य आधारित खोज का सहारा लिया।En: Meera relied on her faith, while Sahil turned to fact-based investigation.Hi: अरजुन ने अपने अनुभव और परिस्थिति की जानकारी से कहानी के धागे को जोड़ने की कोशिश की।En: Arjun tried to weave the story together using his experience and knowledge of the circumstances.Hi: तीनों ने मिलकर जब पैकेज खोला, तो उसमें कुछ रहस्यमयी चिह्न पाए।En: When the three of them opened the package, they found some mysterious symbols inside.Hi: उन चिह्नों ने उन्‍हें प्राचीन काल की एक रस्म की ओर इशारा किया, जो सीधे नवदुर्गा से जुड़ी थी।En: These symbols pointed them towards an ancient ritual directly associated with Navdurga.Hi: इस खोज ने घाटों और उनके संस्कारों के प्रति उन सब का सम्मान और बढ़ा दिया।En: This discovery deepened their respect for the ghats and their traditions.Hi: अंत में, एकता के इस प्रयास ने अरजुन को यह सिखाया कि किसी भी रहस्य की गहराई में झांकने के लिए विविध दृष्टिकोणों की ज़रूरत होती है।En: In the end, this effort of unity taught Arjun that delving into the depths of any mystery requires diverse perspectives.Hi: उन्होेंने सहयोग और विश्वास का महत्व समझा।En: He understood the importance of collaboration and trust.Hi: वह जानते थे कि हर व्यक्ति अपने अनोखे दृष्टिकोण और समझ के साथ इस संसार में एक अनोखी पहचान रखता है।En: He realized that every person holds a unique identity in this world with their distinctive perspective and understanding.Hi: गंगा की शांति, दीपों की झिलमिलाहट और घाटों का अबाध प्रवाह, इन तीनों में नई ऊर्जा और आस्था का संचार करने में सफल रहा।En: The serenity of the Ganga, the flicker of the lamps, and the unbroken flow of the ghats succeeded in infusing new energy and faith into the three of them.Hi: और काशी के घाट, अपनी शाश्वत कहानियों के साथ हर आगंतुक की आत्मा को स्पर्श करते रहे।En: And the ghats of Kashi, with their eternal stories, continued to touch the soul of every visitor. Vocabulary Words:ghats: घाटोंchilly: ठंडीcuriosity: जिज्ञासाmysterious: रहस्यमयीpeeked: झलकतीdevout: आस्थावानpilgrim: तीर्थयात्रीskeptical: संदेहवादीfeature: फीचरstir: हलचलuncover: जाननेresolved: निश्चय कियाcollaboration: सहयोगritual: रस्मflicker: झिलमिलाहटserenity: शांतिinfusing: संचारdiverse: विविधperspectives: दृष्टिकोणोंdistinctive: अनुभवidentity: पहचानsparkle: चमकquest: खोजswept: बहेemotions: भावनाओंgranduer: मनोहरताsymbols: चिह्नancient: प्राचीनrespect: सम्मानunbroken: अबाध

Fluent Fiction - French: From Scarcity to Solitude: Émile's Wilderness Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-09-17-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Dans un petit village niché au creux des Rocheuses, la brise d'automne fait danser les feuilles rouges et dorées.En: In a small village nestled in the hollow of the Rocky Mountains, the autumn breeze makes the red and golden leaves dance.Fr: Émile, un aventurier en herbe, marche d'un pas pressé vers la boutique en plein air "Montagne et Aventure".En: Émile, an aspiring adventurer, walks briskly towards the open-air shop "Montagne et Aventure".Fr: Ce matin-là, la lumière du jour caresse doucement les sommets rocheux, promettant l'espoir et un nouveau départ.En: That morning, the daylight gently caresses the rocky peaks, promising hope and a new beginning.Fr: Émile est là pour une grosse mission.En: Émile is there for a big mission.Fr: Il rêve d'un séjour en solitaire au cœur de la nature sauvage.En: He dreams of a solo stay in the heart of the wilderness.Fr: Mais il a un petit problème : son portefeuille n'est pas aussi rempli que ses rêves.En: But he has a small problem: his wallet is not as full as his dreams.Fr: Heureusement, la boutique est pleine de trésors cachés pour les randonneurs.En: Fortunately, the shop is full of hidden treasures for hikers.Fr: En franchissant la porte, Émile est accueilli par l'odeur rassurante du bois et du cuir.En: As he steps through the door, Émile is welcomed by the comforting smell of wood and leather.Fr: Luc, le propriétaire de la boutique, un homme au visage marqué par le soleil et au sourire sincère, s'approche.En: Luc, the shop owner, a man with a sun-kissed face and a genuine smile, approaches.Fr: "Bonjour, je peux vous aider ?"En: "Hello, can I help you?"Fr: demande Luc.En: asks Luc.Fr: Émile sourit timidement.En: Émile smiles shyly.Fr: "Oui, s'il vous plaît.En: "Yes, please.Fr: Je pars camper pour une semaine.En: I'm going camping for a week.Fr: Mon budget est serré.En: My budget is tight.Fr: Que devrais-je acheter en priorité ?"En: What should I prioritize buying?"Fr: Luc réfléchit un moment.En: Luc thinks for a moment.Fr: "Alors, d'abord, un bon sac à dos.En: "Well, first, a good backpack.Fr: Puis, un sac de couchage qui résiste au froid, et une tente légère mais robuste."En: Then, a sleeping bag that withstands the cold, and a light yet sturdy tent."Fr: Émile hoche la tête, notant mentalement chaque mot.En: Émile nods, mentally noting each word.Fr: Il examine les étagères remplies d'équipements étincelants.En: He examines the shelves filled with shiny gear.Fr: Pourtant, une pensée le frappe soudainement : la nourriture.En: Yet, a thought suddenly strikes him: food.Fr: Il n'a rien préparé pour se nourrir pendant son séjour.En: He hasn't prepared anything to eat during his stay.Fr: Son cœur s'affole un peu.En: His heart races a bit.Fr: "Que vais-je faire sans nourriture ?"En: "What will I do without food?"Fr: se demande-t-il.En: he wonders.Fr: Luc, voyant l'inquiétude dans les yeux d'Émile, sourit de nouveau.En: Luc, seeing the worry in Émile's eyes, smiles again.Fr: "Ne vous inquiétez pas.En: "Don't worry.Fr: J'ai une idée.En: I have an idea.Fr: Nous avons ici des paquets de nourriture déshydratée.En: We have packages of dehydrated food here.Fr: C'est léger, sain, et parfait pour les randonnées."En: It's light, healthy, and perfect for hiking."Fr: Émile regarde le paquet et voit que c'est abordable.En: Émile looks at the package and sees it's affordable.Fr: Un soupir de soulagement l'envahit.En: A sigh of relief washes over him.Fr: "Merci, Luc.En: "Thank you, Luc.Fr: Vous m'avez vraiment sauvé," dit-il, rassuré.En: You've really saved me," he says, reassured.Fr: Avec enthousiasme, Émile termine ses achats, en disant adieu à Luc.En: With enthusiasm, Émile finishes his purchases, bidding farewell to Luc.Fr: Son sac à dos est plein des essentiels, et son cœur déborde d'excitation.En: His backpack is full of essentials, and his heart is overflowing with excitement.Fr: Tandis qu'il quitte le magasin, il jette un dernier regard au panorama majestueux des montagnes.En: As he leaves the store, he takes one last look at the majestic mountain panorama.Fr: Ses pas le mènent vers l'indépendance et l'aventure.En: His steps lead him towards independence and adventure.Fr: Dans ce moment, Émile sent un changement en lui.En: In this moment, Émile feels a change within him.Fr: Il se sent plus confiant, prêt à affronter n'importe quel défi.En: He feels more confident, ready to face any challenge.Fr: Il sait maintenant que même avec peu, on peut accomplir beaucoup.En: He now knows that even with little, one can accomplish much.Fr: Avec un dernier souffle d'air frais, il se dirige vers le début de son épopée solitaire, ressentant déjà la connexion avec la nature qu'il a tant désirée.En: With a final breath of fresh air, he heads towards the beginning of his solitary epic, already feeling the connection with nature that he has long desired. Vocabulary Words:the hollow: le creuxthe breeze: la brisethe adventurer: l'aventurierthe daylight: la lumière du jourthe wilderness: la nature sauvagethe wallet: le portefeuillethe treasure: le trésorthe shelf: l'étagèrethe gear: l'équipementto prioritize: prioriserto withstand: résisterthe tent: la tentethe thought: la penséeto strike: frapperthe food: la nourriturethe heart: le cœurto worry: s'inquiéterthe package: le paquetdehydrated: déshydratéthe relief: le soulagementto save: sauverto bid farewell: dire adieuthe mountain panorama: le panorama des montagnesthe independence: l'indépendanceto face: affronterthe challenge: le défito accomplish: accomplirthe breath: le soufflethe beginning: le débutthe epic: l'épopée

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Finding Inspiration: A Dance of Art in Madrid's Heart Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-09-17-22-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: La Plaza Mayor en Madrid estaba llena de vida en aquel día de otoño.En: La Plaza Mayor in Madrid was full of life on that autumn day.Es: El sol brillaba suavemente, iluminando las hojas de color dorado y carmesí que caían de los árboles.En: The sun shone softly, illuminating the golden and crimson leaves falling from the trees.Es: La gente caminaba por la plaza, disfrutando del fresco aire otoñal.En: People walked through the square, enjoying the fresh autumn air.Es: Era el festival de arte local, y las calles vibraban con música, risas y la energía creativa de los artistas que exponían sus obras.En: It was the local art festival, and the streets vibrated with music, laughter, and the creative energy of the artists displaying their works.Es: En medio de todo este bullicio, Lucía, una joven estudiante de arte, deambulaba buscando inspiración.En: Amid all this hustle and bustle, Lucía, a young art student, wandered around looking for inspiration.Es: Su mente estaba hecha un lío; no lograba plasmar en sus lienzos emociones sinceras.En: Her mind was a mess; she was unable to capture sincere emotions on her canvases.Es: Mientras caminaba, su atención fue capturada por un talentoso malabarista que lanzaba fuego al aire con una gracia asombrosa.En: As she walked, her attention was captured by a talented juggler who tossed fire into the air with astonishing grace.Es: A pocos metros de allí, Tomás, un fotógrafo introspectivo, ajustaba su cámara con cuidado.En: A few meters away, Tomás, an introspective photographer, carefully adjusted his camera.Es: Pasaba mucho tiempo buscando el momento perfecto, una imagen que hablara por sí misma.En: He spent a lot of time searching for the perfect moment, an image that would speak for itself.Es: Al igual que Lucía, sentía que su creatividad estaba estancada, y necesitaba encontrar una chispa que despertara su pasión por la fotografía.En: Like Lucía, he felt his creativity was stagnant, and he needed to find a spark to awaken his passion for photography.Es: De pronto, Lucía notó a Tomás y la forma en la que apuntaba su cámara hacia el malabarista.En: Suddenly, Lucía noticed Tomás and the way he was pointing his camera at the juggler.Es: Decidió romper su habitual timidez y se acercó a él.En: She decided to break her usual shyness and approached him.Es: "¿Te gusta capturar la magia de este festival?En: "Do you like capturing the magic of this festival?"Es: ", preguntó con una sonrisa.En: she asked with a smile.Es: Tomás, sorprendido por el interés de Lucía, asintió suavemente y mostró la pantalla de su cámara.En: Tomás, surprised by Lucía's interest, nodded gently and showed his camera's screen.Es: Las imágenes eran impresionantes, cada una capturando la esencia del festival.En: The images were impressive, each capturing the essence of the festival.Es: Lucía estaba fascinada, su mirada iba de las fotos a los ojos de Tomás.En: Lucía was fascinated, her gaze shifting from the photos to Tomás's eyes.Es: "Tienes un don para atrapar momentos", comentó admirada.En: "You have a gift for capturing moments," she commented with admiration.Es: Compartir sus trabajos y sus inquietudes creativas llevó a un diálogo espontáneo entre ellos.En: Sharing their work and creative concerns led to a spontaneous dialogue between them.Es: La timidez inicial se desvaneció, dejando espacio para una conexión genuina.En: The initial shyness faded away, leaving space for a genuine connection.Es: Tomás, animado por las palabras de Lucía, propuso que unieran sus talentos para una pieza de arte en vivo.En: Tomás, encouraged by Lucía's words, proposed that they combine their talents for a live art piece.Es: Entusiastas, comenzaron a trabajar juntos.En: Enthusiastic, they began working together.Es: Lucía pintaba sobre una tela improvisada, mientras Tomás documentaba el proceso con su cámara.En: Lucía painted on an improvised canvas, while Tomás documented the process with his camera.Es: Los curiosos se acercaron, formándose una pequeña multitud alrededor.En: Onlookers gathered, forming a small crowd around them.Es: Se creó una energía palpable entre los dos artistas y el público, alimentando su creatividad.En: A palpable energy was created between the two artists and the audience, fueling their creativity.Es: Al finalizar su proyecto conjunto, el aplauso de la multitud resonó en la plaza.En: As they finished their joint project, the crowd's applause echoed in the square.Es: Lucía sonreía, satisfecha de haber encontrado una nueva fuente de inspiración.En: Lucía smiled, satisfied to have found a new source of inspiration.Es: Tomás también sintió un cambio dentro de él, descubriendo la riqueza de crear en compañía de otro artista.En: Tomás also felt a change within himself, discovering the richness of creating alongside another artist.Es: Cuando el sol comenzó a ocultarse, tiñendo el cielo de naranja y púrpura, Lucía y Tomás descansaron, sintiendo que algo había cambiado.En: As the sun began to set, tinting the sky orange and purple, Lucía and Tomás rested, feeling that something had changed.Es: Habían enfrentado sus bloqueos creativos, y lo habían hecho juntos.En: They had overcome their creative blocks, and they had done it together.Es: Ver la conexión y la creatividad fluida entre ellos les dio confianza para continuar buscando la belleza y la emoción en su arte.En: Seeing the connection and fluid creativity between them gave them confidence to continue seeking beauty and emotion in their art. Vocabulary Words:the hustle and bustle: el bulliciothe festival: el festivalthe square: la plazathe leaves: las hojasthe autumn: el otoñothe juggler: el malabaristathe spark: la chispathe crowd: la multitudthe artist: el artista / la artistathe canvas: el lienzointrospection: la introspecciónthe creativity: la creatividadthe talent: el talentothe inspiration: la inspiraciónthe energy: la energíathe connection: la conexiónthe gaze: la miradathe enthusiasm: el entusiasmothe admiration: la admiraciónthe dialogue: el diálogothe passion: la pasiónthe project: el proyectothe applause: el aplausothe block: el bloqueothe emotion: la emociónthe process: el procesothe richness: la riquezathe sunset: la puesta de solthe autumn air: el aire otoñalthe grace: la gracia

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Stormy Showers Can't Wilt A Passionate Bloom Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-09-16-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: In Keukenhof, tussen lappendekens van felgekleurde tulpen, stond Maarten met zijn handen in zijn zakken.En: In Keukenhof, amidst patchworks of brightly colored tulips, stood Maarten with his hands in his pockets.Nl: De lucht rook fris, en de herfstbladeren dwarrelden zachtjes naar beneden.En: The air smelled fresh, and the autumn leaves drifted gently down.Nl: Dit was zijn favoriete seizoen, hoewel het vaak onvoorspelbare verrassingen meebracht.En: This was his favorite season, although it often brought unpredictable surprises.Nl: Naast hem zat Femke gehurkt, bewonderend kijkend naar de bloemenzee.En: Next to him, Femke crouched, admiring the sea of flowers.Nl: Het was haar eerste grote project en ze wilde niets liever dan haar stempel drukken op het Oogstfestival.En: It was her first major project, and she wanted nothing more than to make her mark on the Oogstfestival.Nl: De voorbereidingen voor het festival waren in volle gang.En: Preparations for the festival were in full swing.Nl: Maarten, met zijn jarenlange ervaring, kende de geheimen en verrassingen van de tuin.En: Maarten, with his years of experience, knew the secrets and surprises of the garden.Nl: Maar Femke bracht een frisse energie en een vastberadenheid om te leren.En: But Femke brought a fresh energy and a determination to learn.Nl: Hun missie was duidelijk: de mooiste tulpenexpositie ooit, met unieke hybriden die Maarten zelf had gekweekt.En: Their mission was clear: the most beautiful tulip exhibition ever, with unique hybrids that Maarten himself had cultivated.Nl: De wolken boven de tuin begonnen zich samen te pakken.En: The clouds above the garden began to gather.Nl: Het gerucht ging dat er een storm op komst was, wat hen geen tijd liet voor fouten of vertragingen.En: Rumor had it that a storm was on its way, leaving them no room for mistakes or delays.Nl: En alsof dat nog niet genoeg was, ontstond er verwarring over de opstelling van de tentoonstelling.En: And as if that weren't enough, confusion arose over the layout of the exhibition.Nl: De kaarten van het terrein leken niet te kloppen, en dat leverde stressvolle momenten op.En: The maps of the grounds seemed incorrect, which caused stressful moments.Nl: Maarten, normaal erg op zichzelf, besloot Femke erbij te betrekken.En: Maarten, normally very reserved, decided to involve Femke.Nl: "We moeten samen een oplossing vinden," zei hij, terwijl hij met zijn vinger over de schetsen ging.En: "We have to find a solution together," he said, as he traced the sketches with his finger.Nl: Femke knikte en stelde voor om haar vader te bellen voor advies.En: Femke nodded and suggested calling her father for advice.Nl: Ze slikte haar trots weg; hij was tenslotte een expert in het vak.En: She swallowed her pride; after all, he was an expert in the field.Nl: De dreigende wolken braken open, en een koude stortbui daalde op hen neer.En: The threatening clouds broke open, and a cold downpour descended on them.Nl: Zonder na te denken, grepen ze alles wat ze konden vinden om de tulpen te beschermen.En: Without thinking, they grabbed whatever they could find to protect the tulips.Nl: Ze werkten goed samen, hun handen snel en doelgericht.En: They worked well together, their hands quick and purposeful.Nl: Tussen het gespetter van de regen lachten ze om de onvoorspelbaarheid van het weer.En: Amidst the splatter of the rain, they laughed at the unpredictability of the weather.Nl: Toen de storm voorbij was, opende de zon zich voorzichtig.En: When the storm passed, the sun cautiously emerged.Nl: De tulpen stonden nog fier overeind, beschermd door hun gezamenlijke inspanningen.En: The tulips still stood tall, protected by their joint efforts.Nl: Het Oogstfestival begon, en de bezoekers stroomden binnen.En: The Oogstfestival began, and visitors streamed in.Nl: Overal klonk bewondering voor de schoonheid van de bloemen, en de lokale media prezen de unieke hybriden.En: Everywhere there were murmurs of admiration for the beauty of the flowers, and the local media praised the unique hybrids.Nl: Maarten realiseerde zich dat het delen van zijn passie net zo belangrijk was als het kweken van zijn bloemen.En: Maarten realized that sharing his passion was just as important as cultivating his flowers.Nl: Femke ontdekte in zichzelf een nieuwe kracht en respect voor samenwerking.En: Femke discovered a newfound strength and respect for collaboration within herself.Nl: Haar vader keek trots naar zijn dochter en zag dat ze nu een volwaardig deel van de bloemenwereld was.En: Her father looked proudly at his daughter and saw that she was now a full-fledged part of the floral world.Nl: Met een glimlach op hun gezicht keken Maarten en Femke naar wat ze hadden bereikt.En: With smiles on their faces, Maarten and Femke looked at what they had achieved.Nl: Het Oogstfestival was een succes, en hun inspanningen zouden lang herinnerd worden.En: The Oogstfestival was a success, and their efforts would be remembered for a long time.Nl: Maarten besloot Femke te begeleiden in haar carrière, terwijl Femke wist dat ze ook zonder haar vader zijn goedkeuring, haar plek had gevonden.En: Maarten decided to mentor Femke in her career, while Femke knew that even without her father's approval, she had found her place. Vocabulary Words:amidst: tussenpatchworks: lappendekensdrifted: dwarreldencrouched: gehurktadmiring: bewonderendseas: zeepreparations: voorbereidingenexhibition: expositiehybrids: hybridengather: samen te pakkenrumor: geruchtconfusion: verwarringlayout: opstellingreserved: op zichzelfsketches: schetsenswallowed: sliktepride: trotsthreatening: dreigendedownpour: stortbuigrabbed: grepenpurposeful: doelgerichtsplatter: gespetterunpredictability: onvoorspelbaarheidemerged: opendemurmurs: klonkadmiration: bewonderingmedia: mediapraised: prezennewfound: nieuwefloral: bloemen

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Ancient Discoveries: Courage Unites Unearthed Secrets Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-09-16-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: רוחות הסתו נשפו מעל עלוות העצים בצבעי אדום וזהב כשמרים וגידון עמדו בפתח המקדש הנסתר.En: The autumn winds blew over the tree foliage in shades of red and gold as Miriam and Gideon stood at the entrance of the hidden temple.He: מרים, לבושה בחולצת חאקי ישנה, בחנה את השטח בעיניה המנוסות.En: Miriam, dressed in an old khaki shirt, scanned the area with her experienced eyes.He: זה היה הסיכוי שלה להחזיר את בטחונה העצמי לאחר הכישלון האחרון.En: This was her chance to regain her self-confidence after the last failure.He: לצידה עמד גידון, עם חיוך רחב על הפנים ותקווה בלב.En: Beside her stood Gideon, with a broad smile on his face and hope in his heart.He: "הקירות כאן עתיקים," אמרה מרים, כרעה בברכיים וניגשה להישען על האבן הקרירה.En: "The walls here are ancient," said Miriam, kneeling down and leaning on the cool stone.He: "נצטרך להיזהר."En: "We need to be cautious."He: גידון, טומן ידיו בכיסים, השיב: "אבל אולי נוכל להתקדם מהר יותר אם נסתכן קצת, לא?"En: Gideon, with his hands in his pockets, replied, "But maybe we can move faster if we take a little risk, right?"He: הפער ביניהם התברר.En: The gap between them was evident.He: מרים, זהירה ומנוסה; גידון, נרגש ורצון להוכיח את עצמו.En: Miriam, cautious and experienced; Gideon, eager and wanting to prove himself.He: אבל בינתיים הם שילבו מאמץ.En: But for now, they combined their efforts.He: בכל בוקר, כשהשמש האירה את היום והעלים היבשים התפזרו לאורך שבילי המקדש, הם עבדו יחד.En: Every morning, as the sun lit up the day and the dry leaves scattered along the temple paths, they worked together.He: היום היה ראש השנה.En: Today was Rosh Hashanah.He: הריח המתוק של עוגות הדבש שהובאו לאתר המקדש הזכיר למרים את ביתה – זכרון טיפוסי בעונה זו.En: The sweet smell of honey cakes brought to the temple site reminded Miriam of her home—a typical memory for this season.He: אולם גידון נשאר ממוקד בחפירות.En: However, Gideon remained focused on the excavations.He: הוא ידע שיום אחד החפירות הללו יפתחו לו דלת לקריירה חלומית.En: He knew that one day these excavations would open a door to a dream career.He: בעוד הזמן עבר, הם מצאו את עצמם מול מחסום אבן עצום במעמקי המקדש.En: As time passed, they found themselves facing a massive stone barrier deep within the temple.He: המכשול נראה בלתי אפשרי.En: The obstruction seemed impossible.He: "מה עכשיו?" רטן גידון, חוסר סבלנות בעיניו.En: "What now?" grumbled Gideon, impatience in his eyes.He: מרים חשבה לרגע.En: Miriam thought for a moment.He: "הצורה שלו... צריך לפתור את זה כמו חידה," היא אמרה פעם אחת קלה.En: "Its shape... we need to solve it like a puzzle," she said softly.He: גידון שתק ולבסוף, קיבל את הגישה שלה.En: Gideon fell silent and eventually accepted her approach.He: הם החלו לשלב את הידע הניסיון של מרים עם ההתלהבות הפתרון של גידון.En: They began to combine Miriam's knowledge and experience with Gideon's enthusiasm for solutions.He: בסיומו של היום, כששמש סתוית החלה לרדת, הם הסירו את האבן, ושם, באור הבוהק, ראו פסל עתיק, עשוי זהב ונחושת, מספר סיפור על תרבות שנכחדה.En: By the end of the day, as the autumn sun began to set, they removed the stone, and there, in the bright light, they saw an ancient statue made of gold and copper, telling a story of an extinct culture.He: האושר על פניהם היה בלתי ניתן לתיאור.En: The joy on their faces was indescribable.He: מרים חשה בעקצוץ המתיקות של הניצחון.En: Miriam felt the sweet tingle of victory.He: גידון למד העריך את ערך הזמן והניסיון.En: Gideon learned to appreciate the value of time and experience.He: המקדש הנסתר חשף סודיו, והם, יחד, כתבו פרק חדש בהיסטוריה של המקום.En: The hidden temple had revealed its secrets, and together, they wrote a new chapter in the history of the place.He: ההצלחה הזו איחדה אותם לא רק כחוקרים, אלא גם כחברים.En: This success united them not only as researchers but also as friends.He: הם צעדו החוצה, עת העלים המשיכו ליפול ברכות סביבם, בידיעה שכל אחד מהם צמח ולמד דבר או שניים בדרך.En: They walked out, as the leaves continued to gently fall around them, knowing that each of them had grown and learned a thing or two along the way. Vocabulary Words:autumn: סתוfoliage: עלוותkhaki: חאקיscanned: בחנהexperienced: מנוסותcautious: זהירהbarrier: מחסוםobstruction: מכשולregain: להחזירself-confidence: בטחונה העצמיkneeling: כרעהleaning: ניגשה להישעןancient: עתיקיםcopper: נחושתenthralled: נרגשpuzzle: חידהvictory: ניצחוןextinct: נכחדהtemple: מקדשentrance: פתחexpression: הבעהappreciate: למד העריךbarrier: מחסוםobstruction: מכשולtingle: עקצוץunited: איחדהresearchers: חוקריםcombined: שילבוmassive: עצוםindescribable: בלתי ניתן לתיאורBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Rain-Soaked Revelry: Mei & Jun's Enchanting Lantern Night Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-09-16-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 西安的秋天很美。En: Xi'an in the autumn is beautiful.Zh: 城墙上的天空，挂满了明亮的灯笼。En: The sky above the city wall is adorned with bright lanterns.Zh: 空气中有桂花的香味，远处还传来轻轻的音乐声。En: There is the scent of osmanthus in the air, and faint music comes from afar.Zh: 中秋节到了，梅和君正在去看灯笼节的路上。En: The Mid-Autumn Festival has arrived, and Mei and Jun are on their way to see the Lantern Festival.Zh: 梅是个爱冒险的女孩，她兴奋地说：“君，我们一定要爬到高处，那里一定有最美的风景！”En: Mei is an adventurous girl, and she excitedly says, "Jun, we must climb to a high place; there must be the most beautiful scenery up there!"Zh: 君笑着回答：“好吧，但要注意安全。”En: Jun responds with a smile, "Alright, but let's be careful."Zh: 君喜欢拍照，他想用相机记录古老城墙的美丽。En: Jun likes taking photos and wants to capture the beauty of the ancient city wall with his camera.Zh: 到了城墙，很多人都来参加节日。En: When they arrive at the city wall, many people are there for the festival.Zh: 人群很密，走路也不太方便。En: The crowd is dense, and walking is not very convenient.Zh: 突然，天空下起了小雨，把墙上的砖洗得亮亮的。En: Suddenly, a light rain starts to fall, washing the bricks on the wall to a bright shine.Zh: 梅有点儿失望，她怕雨会破坏她的计划。En: Mei feels a bit disappointed, fearing the rain will ruin her plans.Zh: 但她很快想到了新办法。En: But she quickly comes up with a new idea.Zh: “君，我们去找个冷门的地方吧，这样拍出来的照片会更好。”梅提议。En: "Jun, let's find a less crowded place; the photos will turn out better that way," Mei suggests.Zh: 君有点犹豫，他喜欢按计划办事。En: Jun hesitates a bit as he prefers to stick to plans.Zh: 但是，看看梅期待的眼神，他点了点头：“好吧，我们试试。”En: However, seeing the anticipation in Mei's eyes, he nods, "Okay, let's try it."Zh: 两个人顺着冷清的路段走去，终于找到了一个宁静的小角落。En: The two follow a quieter path and eventually find a tranquil little corner.Zh: 雨渐渐停了，灯笼的光映在湿润的砖上，发出美丽的光芒。En: The rain gradually stops, and the light of the lanterns reflects beautifully on the wet bricks.Zh: 君举起相机，按下了快门。En: Jun raises his camera and presses the shutter.Zh: 照片里的灯光和雨水交织在一起，显得格外动人。En: The lights and rainwater in the photo intertwine, making it especially captivating.Zh: “梅，这里真好。谢谢你带我来。”君轻声说。En: "Mei, this place is really nice. Thank you for bringing me here," Jun softly says.Zh: 梅笑着坐下来，从包里拿出月饼：“我们来吃月饼吧，就在这里。”En: Mei smiles and sits down, taking a mooncake out of her bag: "Let's eat mooncakes here."Zh: 两个人咬着月饼，远望着无数灯笼在夜空中舞动。En: The two bite into their mooncakes, looking out at countless lanterns dancing in the night sky.Zh: 梅闭上眼，享受着这一刻的宁静。En: Mei closes her eyes, enjoying the peace of the moment.Zh: 君则继续拍照，但这次他心里充满了对意外之美的期待。En: Jun continues taking photos, but this time he is filled with anticipation for the beauty in the unexpected.Zh: 雨后的西安城墙上，梅和君觉得自己的努力没有浪费。En: On the rain-washed city wall of Xi'an, Mei and Jun feel their efforts weren't in vain.Zh: 他们感受到了节日的气氛，也更加珍惜彼此的友谊。En: They soak in the festive atmosphere and cherish their friendship even more.Zh: 桂花的香气飘来，月光洒在他们的笑脸上。En: The scent of osmanthus drifts over, and the moonlight spreads across their smiling faces.Zh: 在这美丽的秋夜，他们重新连接到了自己的文化根脉，也更加靠近了彼此。En: On this beautiful autumn night, they reconnect with their cultural roots and grow closer to each other. Vocabulary Words:adorned: 挂满lanterns: 灯笼scent: 香味adventurous: 爱冒险的scenery: 风景dense: 密convenient: 方便ruin: 破坏anticipation: 期待tranquil: 宁静intertwine: 交织captivating: 动人cherish: 珍惜moonlight: 月光reconnect: 重新连接cultural roots: 文化根脉adventurous: 爱冒险的capture: 记录crowd: 人群unexpected: 意外efforts: 努力festive: 节日的cherish: 珍惜osmanthus: 桂花bricks: 砖faint: 轻轻的path: 路段objects: 物体moonlight: 月光capture: 拍摄

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Amid Autumn Splendor: An Unexpected Day of Art and Joy Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-09-16-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Høstvinden blåste forsiktig gjennom trærne i Vigeland Park.En: The autumn wind gently swept through the trees in Vigeland Park.No: Løvet hadde tatt på seg sine vakreste røde og gylne drakter.En: The leaves had donned their most beautiful red and golden outfits.No: Sindre kjente en kriblende følelse i magen.En: Sindre felt a tingling sensation in his stomach.No: Dette skulle bli en spesiell dag.En: This was going to be a special day.No: Han hadde planlagt en overraskelse for Astrid.En: He had planned a surprise for Astrid.No: Hun visste ingenting.En: She knew nothing.No: Sindre hadde lagt merke til hvordan hun alltid stoppet og beundret kunstverkene når de gikk turer sammen.En: Sindre had noticed how she always stopped and admired the artworks during their walks together.No: Hun var nysgjerrig på kunst og elsket å oppdage nye ting.En: She was curious about art and loved discovering new things.No: "Jeg har noe spesielt planlagt for oss i dag," sa Sindre med et lurt smil.En: "I have something special planned for us today," said Sindre with a sly smile.No: Astrid rynket nysgjerrig på brynene, men fulgte med, glad for en dag tilbrakt sammen.En: Astrid raised her eyebrows curiously but followed along, happy for a day spent together.No: "Skal vi til en kafé?En: "Are we going to a café?"No: " spurte hun, men Sindre ristet bare på hodet.En: she asked, but Sindre just shook his head.No: Han ville ikke avsløre noe ennå, men han klemte hånden hennes for å forsikre henne om at det ville bli en flott dag.En: He didn't want to reveal anything yet, but he squeezed her hand to assure her that it would be a wonderful day.No: På veien til parken så himmelen truende ut.En: On the way to the park, the sky looked threatening.No: Store, mørke skyer drev over Oslo.En: Large, dark clouds drifted over Oslo.No: Astrid bemerket det, men Sindre presset på med et optimistisk smil.En: Astrid remarked on it, but Sindre pressed on with an optimistic smile.No: Han kunne ikke la været ødelegge denne dagen.En: He couldn't let the weather ruin this day.No: De dro videre.En: They went on.No: Da de nådde Vigeland Park, ble Astrid overrasket.En: When they reached Vigeland Park, Astrid was surprised.No: "Åh!En: "Oh!"No: " utbrøt hun.En: she exclaimed.No: "Du vet jeg elsker dette stedet.En: "You know I love this place."No: " Hun så seg rundt med store øyne, og Sindre visste at overraskelsen hadde truffet riktig.En: She looked around with wide eyes, and Sindre knew the surprise had hit the mark.No: De begynte å gå langs de bladbelagte stiene.En: They began walking along the leaf-covered paths.No: Grandiose skulpturer, dyktig formet av Gustav Vigeland, reiste seg mot den grå himmelen.En: Grandiose sculptures, skillfully shaped by Gustav Vigeland, rose against the gray sky.No: Astrid stoppet ved hver eneste en, tok seg tid til å studere detaljene.En: Astrid stopped at every single one, taking her time to study the details.No: Sindre så på henne, glad for at hans enkle plan kunne gi så mye glede.En: Sindre watched her, glad that his simple plan could bring so much joy.No: Men så begynte det å dryppe.En: But then it started to drizzle.No: Lett først, men regnet tiltok gradvis.En: Lightly at first, but the rain gradually increased.No: Astrid så på Sindre med et lite skuffet blikk.En: Astrid looked at Sindre with a slightly disappointed glance.No: Men Sindre hadde lært noe om å holde håpet levende.En: But Sindre had learned something about keeping hope alive.No: De fant et sted under et stort tre for å vente.En: They found a spot under a large tree to wait.No: Akkurat som de trodde været ville ødelegge dagen, brøt solen plutselig gjennom skyene.En: Just when they thought the weather would ruin the day, the sun suddenly broke through the clouds.No: Solstrålene la et gyllent lys over skulpturene, blåste liv i høstfargene.En: Sunbeams cast a golden light over the sculptures, breathing life into the autumn colors.No: En trolsk stemning bredte seg i parken, og Astrid lo høyt i ren glede.En: A magical atmosphere spread throughout the park, and Astrid laughed aloud with pure joy.No: "Dette er magisk," sa hun og klemte Sindre tett.En: "This is magical," she said, hugging Sindre tightly.No: "Takk for at du tok meg hit.En: "Thank you for bringing me here."No: "Sindre smilte og holdt henne nært.En: Sindre smiled and held her close.No: Han innså at selv de minste handlingene kunne skape stor glede og styrke båndene mellom dem.En: He realized that even the smallest acts could create great joy and strengthen the bonds between them.No: Fra den dagen av visste han at det å dele slike enkle øyeblikk kunne være mer dyrebart enn noe stort eventyr.En: From that day on, he knew that sharing such simple moments could be more precious than any grand adventure.No: Der, omgitt av kunst og høstfarger, fant de en ny forståelse.En: There, surrounded by art and autumn colors, they found a new understanding.No: Store små øyeblikk som dette ville minne dem om viktigheten av å ta seg tid til hverandre, uansett hva livet kastet av utfordringer.En: Big little moments like this would remind them of the importance of taking time for each other, no matter what challenges life threw their way. Vocabulary Words:autumn: høstgently: forsiktigsensation: følelsecuriously: nysgjerrigsqueezed: klemtethreatening: truendedrifted: drevgrandiose: grandioseshaped: formetdrizzle: dryppegradually: gradvisdisappointed: skuffetsunbeams: solstrålenebreathing: blåstemagical: trolskbonds: båndeneprecious: dyrebartgrand: storeoutfits: draktertingling: kriblendesurprise: overraskelseadmired: beundretartworks: kunstverkenediscovering: oppdageeyebrows: brynenerevealing: avsløreremarked: bemerketoptimistic: optimistiskglance: blikkspreading: bredte

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Secrets of Kronborg: A Hidden Room and a Timeless Bond Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-09-16-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Freja stod ved indgangen til Kronborg Slot, mens vinden fra Øresund legede med hendes lange hår.En: Freja stood at the entrance to Kronborg Slot, while the wind from Øresund played with her long hair.Da: Det var efterår, og slottet var omringet af gyldne og røde blade.En: It was autumn, and the castle was surrounded by golden and red leaves.Da: Luften var frisk, og lyden af festival fyldte området.En: The air was fresh, and the sound of the festival filled the area.Da: Stande med æblekager, lune drikke og historiske dragter gav slottet liv på en ny måde.En: Stalls with apple cakes, warm drinks, and historical costumes brought the castle to life in a new way.Da: Freja så sig omkring og spejdede efter Mikkel.En: Freja looked around, searching for Mikkel.Da: Han stod lidt væk, begejstret studerende en mand, der viste, hvordan man lavede middelalderligt håndværk.En: He was standing a little distance away, enthusiastically studying a man demonstrating how to make medieval crafts.Da: Mikkel havde aldrig været som Freja.En: Mikkel had never been like Freja.Da: Hans lyst til nuet stod i skarp kontrast til hendes trang til at forstå fortiden.En: His desire for the present sharply contrasted with her urge to understand the past.Da: I nærheden hørte Freja Signe, den livlige guide, fortælle en gruppe besøgende om slottets dramatiske historie.En: Nearby, Freja heard Signe, the lively guide, telling a group of visitors about the castle's dramatic history.Da: "Og legend says," begyndte Signe med et mystisk smil, "at et skjult rum gemmer en glemt skat.En: "And legend says," Signe began with a mysterious smile, "that a hidden room hides a forgotten treasure.Da: Men ingen kender vejen derind."En: But no one knows the way in."Da: Frejas øjne glimtede ved ordene.En: Freja's eyes sparkled at the words.Da: Det var dette rum, denne skat, hun havde hørt om og ønsket at finde.En: It was this room, this treasure, that she had heard of and wanted to find.Da: Stemmerne fra festivalen blandede sig med Mikkels latter, men Frejas tanker var et andet sted.En: The voices from the festival mixed with Mikkel's laughter, but Freja's thoughts were elsewhere.Da: Hun besluttede sig for at finde rummet.En: She decided to find the room.Da: Hun havde læst gamle tekster og troede, hun kendte nøglen til hemmeligheden.En: She had read old texts and believed she knew the key to the secret.Da: Da Signe førte gruppen mod slotsgården, begyndte Freja at falde tilbage.En: As Signe led the group towards the castle courtyard, Freja began to fall back.Da: Snart gled hun væk fra gruppen og gik ned ad en af de små, næsten skjulte gange.En: Soon, she slipped away from the group and walked down one of the small, almost hidden passageways.Da: Hendes hjerte slog hurtigt af både spænding og frygt.En: Her heart beat fast with both excitement and fear.Da: Mikkel var stadig på standen, troede hun.En: Mikkel was still at the stall, she thought.Da: Men inden længe hørte hun fodtrin bag sig.En: But before long, she heard footsteps behind her.Da: Mikkel, bekymret for hendes pludselige forsvinden, var fulgt efter hende.En: Mikkel, concerned about her sudden disappearance, had followed her.Da: "Freja, hvad laver du?"En: "Freja, what are you doing?"Da: hviskede han forvirret.En: he whispered, confused.Da: Freja vendte sig om med et smil.En: Freja turned around with a smile.Da: "Jeg skal vise dig noget fantastisk, Mikkel."En: "I have something amazing to show you, Mikkel."Da: De gik sammen længere ind i slottet, hvor turistenes lyde blev til en hvisken.En: They went further into the castle together, where the tourist's sounds became a whisper.Da: Freja fandt endelig, hvad hun ledte efter – en skjult dør.En: Freja finally found what she was looking for – a hidden door.Da: De åbnede den nølende og trådte indenfor.En: They opened it hesitantly and stepped inside.Da: Rummet var gammelt, fyldt med skygger og støv, men der var også en form for magisk atmosfære.En: The room was old, filled with shadows and dust, but there was also a kind of magical atmosphere.Da: Pludselig trådte Mikkel på en løs sten.En: Suddenly, Mikkel stepped on a loose stone.Da: Med et klik lukkede døren bag dem og mekanismen låste.En: With a click, the door closed behind them and the mechanism locked.Da: De kiggede på hinanden, forskrækkede.En: They looked at each other, startled.Da: Det gamle rum var nu en fælde.En: The old room was now a trap.Da: "Åh nej," mumlede Freja, og vidste at deres impulsivitet havde fanget dem.En: "Åh nej," muttered Freja, knowing that their impulsiveness had caught them.Da: I mellemtiden, tilbage ved festivalen, bemærkede Signe, at Freja og Mikkel manglede.En: In the meantime, back at the festival, Signe noticed that Freja and Mikkel were missing.Da: Hendes instinkter sagde hende, hvor de kunne være.En: Her instincts told her where they might be.Da: Snart nærmede hun sig den skjulte dør og lyttede.En: Soon she approached the hidden door and listened.Da: Derindefra hørte hun Freja og Mikkels dæmpede stemmer.En: From inside, she heard Freja and Mikkel's muffled voices.Da: Signe smilede for sig selv og sagde kun med en hvisken til døren: "I ser, historie findes ikke kun i de glemte rum."En: Signe smiled to herself and whispered to the door: "You see, history isn't only found in forgotten rooms."Da: Derefter brugte hun sin viden om slottet til at åbne døren.En: Then she used her knowledge of the castle to open the door.Da: Freja og Mikkel trådte ud, lettede over at være frie.En: Freja and Mikkel stepped out, relieved to be free.Da: Signe nikkede forstående.En: Signe nodded understandingly.Da: "Nogle hemmeligheder er sikrere med venner," sagde hun.En: "Some secrets are safer with friends," she said.Da: Freja indså, at hendes ivrighed efter fortiden måtte vejes med tilstedeværelsen af dem hun holdt kær.En: Freja realized that her eagerness for the past had to be balanced with the presence of those she loved.Da: Sammen gik de tilbage til festivalen, og Freja vidste, at hendes søgen efter historie netop havde beriget hendes nutid.En: Together they returned to the festival, and Freja knew that her quest for history had just enriched her present.Da: Mikkel og Signe var ved hendes side, og det var i sig selv en rigdom.En: Mikkel and Signe were by her side, and that in itself was a treasure.Da: Historien var ikke kun i det skjulte, men også i de øjeblikke, vi deler nu.En: History was not only in the hidden, but also in the moments we share now. Vocabulary Words:entrance: indgangcourtyard: slotsgårdfestival: festivaleager: ivriglively: livliglegend: legendetreasure: skatsparkled: glimtedepassageways: gangeimpulsiveness: impulsivitetinstincts: instinkterhidden: skjultmuffled: dæmpedeshadow: skyggeunderstandingly: forståendebalancing: vejesfresh: friskpast: fortidguide: guidedramatic: dramatiskdisappearance: forsvindenhesitantly: nølendemagical: magiskmechanism: mekanismerelieved: letteknowledge: videntrap: fældestudying: studerendeurged: trangwhisper: hvisken

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Tradition and Change: A Family's Journey Through Time Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-09-16-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A levelek halkan zizegnek a Buda hegyek alatt.En: The leaves softly rustle beneath the hills of Buda.Hu: Az aranyszínű lombkorona alatt a Gergő családja lassan sétál felfelé a szűk ösvényen.En: Under the golden canopy, Gergő's family slowly walks up the narrow path.Hu: Az ősi templom, egy rég feledésbe merült kincs, ott bújik meg a hegyoldalban, mintha ő is részese lenne az őszi tájnak.En: The ancient church, a long-forgotten treasure, nestles there on the hillside, as if it too were part of the autumn landscape.Hu: Gergő elöl megy, kezében kosár, benne régi családi tárgyak.En: Gergő walks ahead, holding a basket filled with old family items.Hu: Ő szeretné, ha az ősöket megidézve a fiával, Bencével kötődnének össze.En: He wants to connect with his son, Bence, by invoking their ancestors.Hu: De a fia lemarad, unott arccal rugdosva a kavicsokat.En: But his son lags behind, absentmindedly kicking the stones with a bored expression.Hu: Judit középen halad, figyeli őket.En: Judit walks in the middle, watching them.Hu: Lágyan szellő borzolja haját, ahogy próbál mosolyogva egyensúlyt teremteni köztük.En: A gentle breeze ruffles her hair as she tries to smile and maintain a balance between them.Hu: Ahogy elérik a templomot, a csend áhítatot hoz magával.En: As they reach the church, the silence brings a sense of awe.Hu: A köveket évszázadok történelme öleli át, és a falakat befutotta az örökzöld borostyán.En: The stones are embraced by centuries of history, and the walls are overgrown with evergreen ivy.Hu: Gergő ünnepélyesen letérdel a szentély előtt, és a kosarat maga elé helyezi.En: Gergő kneels solemnly before the sanctuary and places the basket before him.Hu: Elkezdi a rituálét, halkan énekelve, várja, hogy a család is csatlakozzon hozzá.En: He begins the ritual, singing softly, waiting for the family to join him.Hu: – Bence, próbáld meg élvezni – suttogja Judit, közelebb hajolva a fiához.En: “Bence, try to enjoy it,” Judit whispers, leaning closer to her son.Hu: Bence nagyot sóhajt, de látja, hogy anyjának fontos.En: Bence sighs deeply, but he sees how important it is to his mother.Hu: Felületesen követi az apa mozdulatait.En: He half-heartedly follows his father's movements.Hu: De valami megváltozik.En: But something changes.Hu: Gergő közben egy javaslattal fordul Bencéhez.En: During the process, Gergő turns to Bence with a suggestion.Hu: – Mi lenne, ha te is tennél valamit hozzá? – kérdezi, próbálva megértőnek lenni.En: “What if you also contributed something?” he asks, trying to be understanding.Hu: Bence vonakodik, majd eszébe jut valami, ami érdekli.En: Bence hesitates, then something that interests him comes to mind.Hu: – Mi lenne, ha a rituálé után mind megnéznénk a közeli régi barlangokat?En: “What if after the ritual we all went to see the nearby old caves?Hu: Ott van az a régészeti lelőhely is.En: There's that archaeological site too.”Hu: Gergő habozik, de látja fia szemében a lelkesedést.En: Gergő hesitates, but sees the enthusiasm in his son's eyes.Hu: – Talán ez is olyan hagyomány lehetne – mondja Judit bátorítóan.En: “Perhaps this could be a tradition as well,” Judit says encouragingly.Hu: Az új ötlet új színt hoz a hangulatba.En: The new idea brings a new color to the atmosphere.Hu: Bence szavai egy titkos családi történet emlékére hivatkoznak, ami régen Gergő és Judit szerelmi múltjának része volt.En: Bence's words call upon the memory of a secret family story, which was once part of Gergő and Judit's romantic past.Hu: Előkerülnek régi anekdoták, és a régi történetek új értelemre lelnek.En: Old anecdotes surface, and the old stories find new meaning.Hu: A rituálé végére a család hirtelen egybe kovácsolódik.En: By the end of the ritual, the family suddenly bonds together.Hu: Az ősi templom falai között, az ősöket idézve, új szövetséget kötnek.En: Within the walls of the ancient church, invoking the ancestors, they form a new alliance.Hu: A hagyomány, bár megújulva, tovább él.En: The tradition, though renewed, lives on.Hu: Ahogy elindulnak vissza az aranyló fák között, mindhárman érzik a kötelék erejét.En: As they start their journey back through the golden trees, all three feel the strength of their bond.Hu: A tradíciók és az újítások összefonódásával egy új családi hagyomány született.En: With the fusion of traditions and innovations, a new family tradition is born.Hu: Gergő, Judit és Bence együtt indulnak el a következő kalandra, egy család részeként, mely kész a változásra.En: Gergő, Judit, and Bence set off together on the next adventure as a family ready to embrace change. Vocabulary Words:rustle: zizegnekcanopy: lombkoronanarrow: szűknestles: bújik megabsentmindedly: unottsanctuary: szentélysolemnly: ünnepélyesenritual: rituáléinvoking: idézvearcheological: régészetialliance: szövetségbond: kötelékovergrown: befutottaawe: áhítatotbreeze: szellőevergreen: örökzöldcontributed: hozzátennélhesitates: vonakodikencouragingly: bátorítóantradition: hagyományanecdotes: anekdotákkicking: rugdosvaexpression: arccalgentle: lágyanembraced: öleli átfusion: összefonódásávalinnovations: újításokadventure: kalandrasuggestion: javaslattalmemory: emlékére

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Finding Solace in Montserrat: A Journey of Healing and Hope Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-09-16-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El sol de la tardor il·luminava suaument les muntanyes de Montserrat, donant als pics una càlida brillantor.En: The autumn sun gently illuminated the mountains of Montserrat, giving the peaks a warm glow.Ca: El Monestir de Montserrat, majestuós i tranquil, estava envoltat de visitants que buscaven una pausa espiritual.En: The Monestir de Montserrat, majestic and peaceful, was surrounded by visitors seeking a spiritual break.Ca: Entre ells, es trobava l'Oriol, qui acabava d'arribar amb el cor pesat de records i emocions del seu últim trencament amorós.En: Among them was Oriol, who had just arrived with a heart heavy with memories and emotions from his recent breakup.Ca: Un aire fresc li bufava a la cara, com si la natura volgués consolar-lo.En: A fresh breeze blew on his face, as if nature wanted to comfort him.Ca: L'Oriol volia trobar la pau i la claredat que tant anhelava.En: Oriol wanted to find the peace and clarity he so longed for.Ca: Es va apuntar a un retir espiritual, esperant que l'entorn apartés les ombres del seu passat.En: He signed up for a spiritual retreat, hoping the surroundings would cast away the shadows of his past.Ca: Mentre passejava pels passadissos del monestir, es va topar amb una cara familiar: la Marina.En: As he walked through the monastery corridors, he bumped into a familiar face: Marina.Ca: Feia anys que no la veia.En: He hadn't seen her in years.Ca: Sempre recordava la seva energia i amor per la vida.En: He always remembered her energy and love for life.Ca: —Oriol!En: "Oriol!"Ca: —va exclamar la Marina, sorpresa però radiant de veure'l.En: exclaimed Marina, surprised but radiant to see him.Ca: Ell va somriure, encara que una mica incòmode.En: He smiled, though a bit awkwardly.Ca: No sabia com explicar-li tot el que havia passat.En: He didn't know how to explain everything that had happened to him.Ca: Tot i així, van parlar una estona, compartint histories i riures.En: Nonetheless, they talked for a while, sharing stories and laughter.Ca: La Marina, sense saber què li turmentava, sentia una estranya connexió.En: Marina, unaware of what troubled him, felt a strange connection.Ca: Sempre havia trobat inspiració en Montserrat, i potser aquest cop la seva inspiració era estar allà per Oriol.En: She had always found inspiration in Montserrat, and perhaps this time her inspiration was to be there for Oriol.Ca: Els dies passaven i l'Oriol lluitava amb els seus sentiments.En: Days passed, and Oriol struggled with his feelings.Ca: Els records del passat li venien com onades, incontrolables i persistents.En: Memories of the past came to him like waves, uncontrollable and persistent.Ca: La Marina, amb paciència i amb el seu esperit lliure, proposava noves perspectives.En: Marina, with patience and her free spirit, proposed new perspectives.Ca: Això al principi incomodava a Oriol, qui encara estava ancorat en els seus temors.En: This initially made Oriol uncomfortable, as he was still anchored in his fears.Ca: Un vespre, durant una sessió de meditació, la llum del capvespre il·luminava el paisatge, pintant-lo de colors càlids.En: One evening, during a meditation session, the twilight light illuminated the landscape, painting it with warm colors.Ca: Tots dos es van trobar asseguts en silenci, contemplant la grandesa de les muntanyes.En: Both sat in silence, contemplating the grandeur of the mountains.Ca: La Marina, amb veu suau, va encoratjar l'Oriol a parlar.En: Marina, with a soft voice, encouraged Oriol to speak.Ca: —De vegades només cal deixar anar el passat per permetre que el futur arribi —va dir ella, mirant-lo als ulls.En: "Sometimes you just need to let go of the past to allow the future to arrive," she said, looking into his eyes.Ca: L'Oriol va sentir que unes llàgrimes lliscaven per les seves galtes.En: Oriol felt tears slide down his cheeks.Ca: Va obrir el cor i li va explicar a la Marina tot el dolor retingut, totes les pors.En: He opened his heart and told Marina all the pain held inside, all the fears.Ca: En aquell moment, va experimentar una pausa, una claredat que no havia tingut en mesos.En: In that moment, he experienced a pause, a clarity he hadn't had in months.Ca: Va ser com si un pes li hagués caigut.En: It was as if a weight had lifted from him.Ca: El matí següent, l'Oriol es va acomiadar de la Marina i de Montserrat amb un somriure sincer.En: The next morning, Oriol said goodbye to Marina and Montserrat with a sincere smile.Ca: Se sentia alliberat i amb esperança.En: He felt liberated and hopeful.Ca: La Marina, veient-lo marxar, va saber que havia estat al lloc correcte, en el moment correcte.En: Marina, watching him leave, knew she had been in the right place at the right time.Ca: Haver ajudat l'Oriol li havia donat un nou sentit de connexió i propòsit.En: Helping Oriol had given her a new sense of connection and purpose.Ca: Així, l'Oriol va deixar Montserrat amb una nova il·lusió per la vida, obert als canvis i amb la confiança renovada.En: Thus, Oriol left Montserrat with a new excitement for life, open to change and with renewed confidence.Ca: Mentre baixava el camí de la muntanya, amb l'aire de la tardor al seu voltant, va sentir que el món estava ple de possibilitats.En: As he walked down the mountain path, with the autumn air around him, he felt that the world was full of possibilities.Ca: La Marina, d'altra banda, es quedava amb la satisfacció de saber que havia estat amiga quan es necessitava.En: Marina, on the other hand, remained with the satisfaction of knowing she had been a friend when needed.Ca: I Montserrat, entre cants de serenitat, va seguir donant la seva màgia als qui buscaven respostes.En: And Montserrat, amidst chants of serenity, continued to lend its magic to those seeking answers. Vocabulary Words:the autumn: la tardorthe sun: el solthe peaks: els picsthe glow: la brillantormajestic: majestuósthe breakup: el trencament amorósthe breeze: l'aire frescthe monastery: el monestirthe corridors: els passadissosto bump into: topar ambawkwardly: incòmodethe laughter: els riuresthe inspiration: la inspiracióto propose: proposaranchored: ancoratthe twilight: el capvespreto encourage: encoratjarto slide down: lliscarto contemplate: contemplarthe pause: la pausathe clarity: la claredatthe weight: el pesto liberate: alliberarthe purpose: el propòsitthe excitement: la il·lusiórenewed: renovadathe path: el camíthe chants: els cantsthe magic: la màgiato seek: buscar