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Fluent Fiction - Dutch: From Rain to Revelry: Embracing the Magic of Spontaneity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-10-29-07-38-20-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Esmé stond bij het keukenraam en keek naar buiten.En: Esmé stood at the kitchen window and looked outside.Nl: De gekleurde herfstbladeren vielen langzaam naar beneden.En: The colorful autumn leaves were slowly falling down.Nl: Het was een prachtige dag in de afgesloten gemeenschap.En: It was a beautiful day in the gated community.Nl: Alles was bijna klaar voor het jaarlijkse herfstfestival.En: Everything was almost ready for the annual autumn festival.Nl: Esmé had wekenlang plannen gemaakt.En: Esmé had spent weeks making plans.Nl: Ze wilde dat dit festival onvergetelijk zou zijn.En: She wanted this festival to be unforgettable.Nl: In haar hart hoopte ze dat iedereen haar inspanningen zou waarderen.En: In her heart, she hoped everyone would appreciate her efforts.Nl: Aan de andere kant van de straat, in een nieuw huis, stond Bram.En: On the other side of the street, in a new house, stood Bram.Nl: Hij was net verhuisd en kende nog niemand goed.En: He had just moved in and didn't know anyone well yet.Nl: Hij was niet gewend aan zoveel poeha over een festival, maar hij wilde erbij horen.En: He wasn't accustomed to so much fuss over a festival, but he wanted to be part of it.Nl: Hij wilde vrienden maken in zijn nieuwe buurt.En: He wanted to make friends in his new neighborhood.Nl: Esmé liep naar het clubhuis om de laatste voorbereidingen te controleren.En: Esmé walked to the clubhouse to check the final preparations.Nl: Daar ontmoette ze Bram, die als vrijwilliger had aangeboden.En: There she met Bram, who had volunteered to help.Nl: Ze merkten al snel op dat ze heel verschillend waren.En: They quickly noticed that they were very different.Nl: Esmé hield van controle, Bram was ontspannen.En: Esmé liked control, Bram was laid-back.Nl: Maar nu, met het festival in zicht, had ze iemands hulp echt nodig.En: But now, with the festival in sight, she really needed someone's help.Nl: "Bram," zei Esmé met een beetje twijfel, "zou je de decoraties in het park willen regelen?En: “Bram,” said Esmé with a bit of hesitation, “would you like to handle the decorations in the park?Nl: Het is belangrijk.En: It's important.Nl: Denk je dat je dat aankunt?" Bram glimlachte.En: Do you think you can manage that?” Bram smiled.Nl: "Tuurlijk, Esmé.En: “Of course, Esmé.Nl: Maak je geen zorgen.En: Don't worry.Nl: Het komt goed."En: It'll be fine.”Nl: De dagen daarna werkte Bram hard.En: In the following days, Bram worked hard.Nl: Hij versierde het park met pompoenen, kleurrijke slingers en lichtjes.En: He decorated the park with pumpkins, colorful streamers, and lights.Nl: Esmé stond vaak naast hem en gaf instructies.En: Esmé was often beside him giving instructions.Nl: Soms plaagde Bram haar.En: Sometimes Bram teased her.Nl: "Relax, Esmé.En: “Relax, Esmé.Nl: Alles komt goed!"En: Everything will be alright!”Nl: Hij voelde zich vaker thuis, dankzij haar.En: He felt more at home, thanks to her.Nl: Eindelijk was het de avond van het festival.En: Finally, it was the evening of the festival.Nl: Families kwamen samen in het park.En: Families gathered in the park.Nl: Kinderen in Halloween-kostuums renden rond.En: Children in Halloween costumes ran around.Nl: Er was muziek, eten en gezelligheid.En: There was music, food, and conviviality.Nl: Maar plotseling begon het te regenen.En: But suddenly it started to rain.Nl: Iedereen liep snel naar de schuilplaats van het clubhuis.En: Everyone quickly ran to the shelter of the clubhouse.Nl: Tot overmaat van ramp viel de stroom uit.En: To make matters worse, the power went out.Nl: Esmé keek paniekerig om zich heen.En: Esmé looked around in panic.Nl: Haar perfecte plannen leken in duigen te vallen.En: Her perfect plans seemed to fall apart.Nl: Maar Bram bleef kalm.En: But Bram remained calm.Nl: "Geen paniek, Esmé.En: “Don't panic, Esmé.Nl: We kunnen hier een leuke avond van maken."En: We can make a nice evening out of this.”Nl: Hij vond kaarsen en zette die op de tafels.En: He found candles and placed them on the tables.Nl: "Laten we spookverhalen vertellen," stelde hij voor.En: “Let's tell ghost stories,” he suggested.Nl: En zo deden ze dat.En: And so they did.Nl: Het werd een avond vol gelach en spanning.En: It became an evening full of laughter and excitement.Nl: Uiteindelijk had het festival iets magisch.En: In the end, the festival had something magical.Nl: De buren zaten dicht bij elkaar, het kaarslicht danste in de duisternis en iedereen luisterde aandachtig naar de verhalen.En: Neighbors sat close to each other, the candlelight dancing in the darkness, and everyone listened intently to the stories.Nl: Esmé hoorde mensen praten over hoe bijzonder deze avond was geworden.En: Esmé heard people talking about how special this evening had become.Nl: Na afloop keek Esmé naar Bram.En: Afterwards, Esmé looked at Bram.Nl: "Dank je.En: “Thank you.Nl: Ik denk dat ik wel eens mag leren loslaten," gaf ze toe.En: I think I should learn to let go sometimes,” she admitted.Nl: Bram lachte.En: Bram laughed.Nl: "En ik zou misschien wat proactiever moeten zijn."En: “And maybe I should be more proactive.”Nl: Ze schudden elkaar de hand, beiden tevreden.En: They shook hands, both satisfied.Nl: De herfstlucht was fris en rustig toen de bewoners naar huis liepen.En: The autumn air was fresh and calm as the residents walked home.Nl: Esmé en Bram stonden samen naar de sterren te kijken.En: Esmé and Bram stood together looking at the stars.Nl: Het festival was anders dan verwacht, maar misschien wel beter.En: The festival was different than expected, but perhaps even better.Nl: Ze hadden iets waardevols geleerd: soms maken kleine, onverwachte momenten de mooiste herinneringen.En: They had learned something valuable: sometimes, small, unexpected moments make the most beautiful memories. Vocabulary Words:accustomed: gewendfuss: poehaannual: jaarlijkseunforgettable: onvergetelijkappreciate: waarderenvolunteered: vrijwilligerpreparedness: voorbereidingenhesitation: twijfeldecorations: decoratiesmanage: aan kuntstreamers: slingersconviviality: gezelligheidshelter: schuilplaatspanic: paniekcandlelight: kaarslichtintently: aandachtigadmitted: gaf toeproactive: proactieverresidents: bewonersvaluable: waardevolunexpected: onverwachteefforts: inspanningendancing: danstesuccessful: geluktprepared: voorbereidspooky: spookverhalenfeel at home: thuis voelenpromptly: sneloverwhelmed: in duigen

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Finding Courage: Maarten's Halloween Stage Victory Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-10-29-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Het was een koele herfstavond in Amsterdam.En: It was a cool autumn evening in Amsterdam.Nl: De zon begon onder te gaan en de lucht kleurde oranje en roze.En: The sun began to set and the sky turned orange and pink.Nl: Het geluid van lachende kinderen vulde de lucht op de speelplaats van de gated community.En: The sound of laughing children filled the air in the playground of the gated community.Nl: Overal hingen oranje en zwarte slingers, en de bomen waren versierd met papieren spookjes.En: Orange and black streamers hung everywhere, and the trees were decorated with paper ghosts.Nl: De geur van pompoenen en herfstblaadjes was overal.En: The scent of pumpkins and autumn leaves was everywhere.Nl: Ik was Maarten, elf jaar oud en net verhuisd naar deze buurt.En: I was Maarten, eleven years old, and had just moved to this neighborhood.Nl: Ik hield van acteren, maar ik was nerveus.En: I loved acting, but I was nervous.Nl: De Halloween-voorstelling op school kwam eraan.En: The Halloween performance at school was coming up.Nl: Iedereen praatte erover en maakte grapjes die ik niet begreep.En: Everyone talked about it and made jokes that I didn't understand.Nl: Ik voelde me soms buitengesloten.En: I sometimes felt left out.Nl: Maar ik wilde erbij horen en mijn angst overwinnen.En: But I wanted to fit in and overcome my fear.Nl: Een klasgenootje, Sophie, had aangeboden om met me te oefenen.En: A classmate, Sophie, had offered to practice with me.Nl: "Kom naar de speeltuin na school," had ze gezegd.En: "Come to the playground after school," she'd said.Nl: "We kunnen daar oefenen."En: "We can practice there."Nl: Sophie was aardig en hielp me mijn tekst steeds opnieuw te oefenen.En: Sophie was kind and helped me practice my lines over and over.Nl: Enorm, hoe snel ze me op mijn gemak stelde.En: It was amazing how quickly she put me at ease.Nl: Toen brak de dag aan voor het kostuumrepetitie.En: Then the day came for the costume rehearsal.Nl: De bomen wiegden zachtjes in de wind, terwijl ik op het podium stond.En: The trees swayed gently in the wind as I stood on the stage.Nl: Mijn handen trilden, mijn hart klopte in mijn keel.En: My hands trembled, my heart pounded in my throat.Nl: Halverwege mijn scène bevroor ik.En: Midway through my scene, I froze.Nl: Mijn hoofd was ineens leeg.En: My mind suddenly went blank.Nl: Maar vanuit de coulissen fluisterde Sophie mijn volgende zin.En: But from the wings, Sophie whispered my next line.Nl: Haar stem was kalm en geruststellend.En: Her voice was calm and reassuring.Nl: "Je kan het, Maarten," fluisterde ze.En: "You can do it, Maarten," she whispered.Nl: Met haar hulp vond ik mijn stem terug en voltooide ik de scène.En: With her help, I found my voice again and completed the scene.Nl: Dat moment hielp me mijn angsten onder ogen te zien.En: That moment helped me face my fears.Nl: Ik wist nu dat ik het kon, ook al was ik bang.En: I knew now that I could do it, even if I was scared.Nl: Op de avond van de voorstelling begon ik nerveus.En: On the evening of the performance, I started nervously.Nl: Het publiek zat vol ouders en klasgenoten.En: The audience was full of parents and classmates.Nl: De lichten dimden en de voorstelling begon.En: The lights dimmed, and the performance began.Nl: Toen het mijn beurt was, keek ik naar Sophie.En: When it was my turn, I looked at Sophie.Nl: Ze knikte bemoedigend.En: She nodded encouragingly.Nl: Ik sprak mijn tekst luid en duidelijk.En: I spoke my lines loud and clear.Nl: De zenuwen verdwenen, en ik raakte in de flow van mijn rol.En: The nerves disappeared, and I got into the flow of my role.Nl: Toen het applaus losbarstte, wist ik dat alles goed was gegaan.En: When the applause erupted, I knew everything had gone well.Nl: De warme glimlach van mijn klasgenoten vulde me met trots.En: The warm smiles of my classmates filled me with pride.Nl: Na de voorstelling riep Jeroen, een klasgenoot, "Maarten, je was geweldig!"En: After the performance, Jeroen, a classmate, shouted, "Maarten, you were amazing!"Nl: Ik voelde me eindelijk een onderdeel van de groep.En: I finally felt like a part of the group.Nl: Ik had geleerd dat niet alleen oefening maar ook het vragen om hulp essentieel was.En: I had learned that not only practice but also asking for help was essential.Nl: Het voelde alsof een last van mijn schouders viel.En: It felt like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders.Nl: De angst die me zo belastte leek te verdwijnen.En: The fear that had burdened me so much seemed to disappear.Nl: Ik was blij dat ik de stap had durven zetten.En: I was glad I had dared to take the step.Nl: Die avond voelde ik de herfstwind zachtjes blazen, maar vanbinnen was het warm.En: That evening, I felt the autumn wind blow gently, but inside it was warm.Nl: De gemeenschap voelde vanaf die dag als een tweede thuis.En: The community felt like a second home from that day on.Nl: Ik was niet meer alleen Maarten, de nieuwe jongen, maar Maarten, de acteur en vriend.En: I was no longer just Maarten, the new kid, but Maarten, the actor and friend. Vocabulary Words:autumn: herfstevening: avondgated community: gated communitystreamers: slingersdecorated: versierdpumpkins: pompoenenHalloween: Halloweenperformance: voorstellingjokes: grapjesovercome: overwinnenpractice: oefenenrehearsal: repetitietrembled: trildenpounded: kloptefroze: bevroorwings: coulissenreassuring: geruststellendaudience: publiekencouragingly: bemoedigendflow: flowapplause: applauserupted: losbarsttepride: trotsessential: essentieelrelieved: verlichtburdened: belasttedisappear: verdwijnenweight: lastnervous: nerveuswhispered: fluisterde

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Blending Old and New: A Harvest Tale from the Negev Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-10-29-07-38-20-he Story Transcript:He: בבוקר בהיר של סתיו, כשקרני השמש מתחילות להתפשט על פני הנגב, איתן יצא עם תקווה גדולה לעבר מטעי הזיתים של הקיבוץ.En: On a bright autumn morning, as the sun's rays began to spread over the Negev, Eitan set out with great hope toward the olive groves of the kibbutz.He: הקיבוץ, מוקף בעצים ירוקים ומדבר חם, היה בית לאיתן מאז שהיה ילד.En: The kibbutz, surrounded by green trees and hot desert, had been Eitan's home since he was a child.He: עכשיו, אחרי שחזר לשם לאחר תקופה בעיר, היה לו רצון להביא שינוי.En: Now, after returning there following a period in the city, he had a desire to bring change.He: התקופה היא סוכות, והקיבוץ מלא בסוכות שמחות, מקושטות בענפי דקל ופירות עונה.En: It was the time of Sukkot, and the kibbutz was full of joyous Sukkot booths, decorated with palm branches and seasonal fruits.He: כולם מתכוננים לחגוג את האסיף, ואיתן מתמקד במשימה שלפניו: הקציר.En: Everyone was preparing to celebrate the harvest, and Eitan focused on his task: the harvest.He: הוא רצה לשפר את תהליך הקציר בעזרת שיטות חדשות שראה בארץ ובחו"ל.En: He wanted to improve the harvesting process with new methods he had seen both in Israel and abroad.He: מוריה, חברתו מילדות, הייתה האחראית על הלוגיסטיקה של הקציר.En: Moria, his childhood friend, was responsible for the logistics of the harvest.He: היא תמכה באיתן, אך ידעה שהם יצטרכו להתמודד עם הספקות של נועם, חבר ותיק בקיבוץ, שהכיר את שיטת הקציר הישנה כמו את כף ידו.En: She supported Eitan, but she knew they would have to deal with the doubts of Noam, a longtime member of the kibbutz, who knew the old harvesting methods like the back of his hand.He: נועם האמין שהשיטות הישנות הן הטובות ביותר.En: Noam believed the old methods were the best.He: הוא חשש שהשינויים של איתן יפגעו בתוצרת.En: He feared that Eitan's changes would harm the yield.He: אבל איתן היה נחוש לחולל שינוי.En: But Eitan was determined to bring about change.He: הוא הציע להקדיש חלק קטן מהמטע לשיטות החדשות שלו, ולהראות את התוצאות במהלך החג.En: He suggested dedicating a small part of the grove to his new methods and demonstrating the results during the holiday.He: בצהרי סוכות, החגיגה בשיאה, איתן התחיל להדגים את השיטות שלו בפני החברים.En: At noon on Sukkot, with the celebration in full swing, Eitan began to demonstrate his methods to the community.He: אבל לפתע, עננים אפורים כיסו את השמיים, והגשם התחיל לרדת בעוצמה.En: But suddenly, gray clouds covered the sky, and showers began to fall heavily.He: הזיתים נרטבו והסכנה לאיבוד יבול היתה ממשית.En: The olives got wet, and the risk of losing the crop was significant.He: למשך רגע מסוים, איתן איבד תקווה, אך אז נועם ניגש אליו.En: For a moment, Eitan lost hope, but then Noam approached him.He: "בוא נשלב כוחות," אמר נועם בסמוך לרעש הטיפות המכות בפח.En: "Let's join forces," Noam said amidst the noise of the raindrops hitting the tin.He: כשהם פועלים יחד, מצאו דרך להציל את היבול.En: Working together, they found a way to save the crop.He: הם השתמשו בתערובות של השיטות הישנות והחדשות כדי לשמר את הזיתים.En: They used a combination of old and new methods to preserve the olives.He: בסוף היום, כשהקיבוץ נח תחת שמיים בהירים מחדש, איתן ונועם הבינו ששיתוף פעולה הוא המפתח.En: By the end of the day, as the kibbutz rested under clear skies once more, Eitan and Noam realized that cooperation was key.He: איתן למד לכבד את המסורת, ונועם הבין שצריך לפעמים גם להתחדש.En: Eitan learned to respect tradition, and Noam understood that sometimes renewal is also necessary.He: הרוח של הקיבוץ - הישנה והחדשה - המשיכה לנשוב, ואילו זיתי הנגב רוו מים והבטיחו יבול עשיר לשנה הבאה.En: The spirit of the kibbutz—both old and new—continued to blow, while the Negev olives were nourished and promised a bountiful harvest for the next year. Vocabulary Words:autumn: סתיוgroves: מטעיםkibbutz: קיבוץfruits: פירותharvest: אסיףlogistics: לוגיסטיקהmethods: שיטותdemonstrate: להדגיםyield: תוצרתnoon: צהריbooths: סוכותclouds: ענניםshowers: גשםpreserve: לשמרcooperation: שיתוף פעולהrisk: סכנהrenewal: להתחדשbountiful: עשירtask: משימהbright: בהירsurrounded: מוקףseasonal: עונהdemonstrating: להראותsignificant: ממשיתfocus: מתמקדnourished: רווtradition: מסורתdetermined: נחושray: קרניhesitation: ספקותBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Pumpkins on Parade: A Halloween Heist in Israel Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-10-29-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: החצרות המשותפות של הקהילה המגודרת רעשו מפעילות לקראת חג ההלואין.En: The shared courtyards of the gated community buzzed with activity in preparation for Halloween.He: אומנם החג אינו ישראלי, אך השכונה קיבלה אותו בהתלהבות רבה.En: Although the holiday isn't Israeli, the neighborhood embraced it with great enthusiasm.He: עדי היה הדמות המרכזית בארגון החגיגות השכונתיות, וסביבו תמיד היו ענני רעיונות פרועים ומהנהגים.En: Adi was the central figure in organizing the neighborhood celebrations, and around him, there always were clouds of wild and entertaining ideas.He: לעומתו, נועה תמיד דאגה שתהיה תוכנית ברורה ומסודרת, כדי למנוע בעיות עם ועד השכונה.En: In contrast, Noa always ensured there was a clear and orderly plan to avoid issues with the neighborhood committee.He: השנה, עמד עדי בפני אתגר משעשע במיוחד - תעלול אהב ונוגע שלא יזעזע יותר מדי את השכנים, אך יגרום לכולם לזכור את החגיגה הזו.En: This year, Adi faced a particularly amusing challenge - a mischievous yet touching prank that wouldn't disturb the neighbors too much, but would make everyone remember the celebration.He: המכשול העיקרי היה שהקהילה ידועה בחוקים נוקשים שאוסרים על אירועים מפריעים.En: The main obstacle was that the community was known for strict rules that prohibited disruptive events.He: עדי נעמד בקניון הפאבלים השכונתי, עיניו מחפשות את נועה, בתקווה לגייס אותה לתוכנית שלו.En: Adi stood in the local Pavellim mall, his eyes searching for Noa, hoping to recruit her for his plan.He: "נועה, יש לי רעיון מטורף!En: "Noa, I have a crazy idea!"He: " הוא סיפר לה כשנפגשו.En: he told her when they met.He: "מה דעתך שנעשה תעלול עם כל מיני דלעות שיתגלגלו באמצע הערב?En: "What do you think about doing a prank with all sorts of pumpkins that will roll around in the middle of the evening?"He: " תחילה, נועה נרתעה.En: At first, Noa hesitated.He: "מה אם ועד השכונה יתלונן שאנחנו מפריעים?En: "What if the neighborhood committee complains that we're causing a disturbance?"He: " שאלה בחשש.En: she asked apprehensively.He: "אם נעשה את זה חכם, לא נצטרך לדאוג," עדי חייך בביטחון.En: "If we do it smartly, we won't have to worry," Adi smiled confidently.He: "מה שאת אומרת?En: "What do you say?"He: " נועה הכריעה בסופו של דבר להצטרף לתוכנית, כתנאי שיארגן הכול בצורה מסודרת, ושלא יקרה שום נזק.En: Noa eventually decided to join the plan, on the condition that everything would be organized properly and that no damage would occur.He: ביום ההלואין, החצר המרכזית נראתה מרהיבה.En: On Halloween, the central courtyard looked magnificent.He: דלעות מעוצבות הונחו מסביב, אורות קטנים הזמינו את הילדים להתקהל מסביב למדורת סתיו.En: Decorated pumpkins were placed around, and small lights invited the children to gather around the autumn bonfire.He: בדיוק כשהשמש שקעה, הגיע הרגע לו חיכו.En: Just as the sun set, the moment they had been waiting for arrived.He: עדי ונועה שחררו בעדינות את הדלעות, והן החלו להתגלגל בחן במורד השביל המרכזי.En: Adi and Noa gently released the pumpkins, and they began to gracefully roll down the main path.He: השכנים הביטו בפליאה, וצחקו למראה התעלול החדשני.En: The neighbors watched in amazement and laughed at the innovative prank.He: התוכנית פעלה בצורה מושלמת.En: The plan worked perfectly.He: הקהילה אהבה את הרעיון המשעשע, והחגיגה הפכה למוצלחת במיוחד בזכות עדי ונועה.En: The community loved the amusing idea, and the celebration became particularly successful thanks to Adi and Noa.He: עדי למד להעריך את הגישה המובנית של נועה, ונועה מצאה את עצמה נהנית מהרגע ומוכנה לקבל יותר ספונטניות.En: Adi learned to appreciate Noa's structured approach, and Noa found herself enjoying the moment and willing to embrace more spontaneity.He: בסופו של ערב, נועה חייכה לעדי.En: At the end of the evening, Noa smiled at Adi.He: "נראה לי שאתה צודק.En: "I think you might be right.He: לפעמים צריך לשחרר מעט.En: Sometimes you need to let go a little."He: " עדי קרץ לה בחזרה, "תזכרי את זה לחגיגות הבאות.En: Adi winked back, "Remember that for the next celebrations."He: " והפערים ביניהם הצטמצמו, כשהם הבינו שלפעמים הדרך הטובה ביותר לבלות היא באמצע.En: And the gaps between them narrowed as they realized that sometimes the best way to have fun is to meet in the middle. Vocabulary Words:courtyards: חצרותcommunity: קהילהenthusiasm: התלהבותembraced: קיבלהcentral: מרכזיתorganizing: ארגוןfigures: דמויותideas: רעיונותorderly: מסודרתdisturb: יזעזעobstacle: מכשולprohibited: אוסריםrecruit: לגייסprank: תעלולapprehensively: בחששconfidently: בביטחוןmagnificent: מרהיבהdecorated: מעוצבותgracefully: בחןamazement: פליאהinnovative: חדשניapproach: גישהspontaneity: ספונטניותnarrowed: הצטמצמוobstacle: מכשולclear: ברורהstrict: נוקשיםembrace: לקבלcelebrations: חגיגותsuccessful: מוצלחתBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Creative Rivalry: A Halloween Showdown in the Neighborhood Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-10-29-07-38-20-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A tiszta kék őszi ég alatt István a háza előtt állt.En: Under the clear blue autumn sky, István stood in front of his house.Hu: A lenyűgöző, fákkal szegélyezett utcákon sétálva nézte a szomszédokat, ahogy Halloween-dekorációt helyeznek ki.En: Walking along the mesmerizing tree-lined streets, he watched the neighbors as they put up Halloween decorations.Hu: Mindenhol töklámpások, szellemfigurák és narancssárga fényfüzérek díszítették a kerteket.En: Everywhere, pumpkins, ghost figures, and orange string lights adorned the gardens.Hu: István azonban szokás szerint többet akart.En: However, István wanted more, as usual.Hu: A legjobban akarta megcsinálni.En: He wanted to do it the best.Hu: Senki sem emlékezett a második legjobb dekorációra.En: No one remembered the second-best decoration.Hu: István besétált a Gated Community kisboltjába.En: István walked into the Gated Community convenience store.Hu: Az üzlet polcai azonban üresek voltak.En: However, the store shelves were empty.Hu: Az eladó, Barnabás, sajnálkozva tárta szét karját.En: The clerk, Barnabás, spread his arms apologetically.Hu: "Anna már elvitte a legjobb darabokat," mondta.En: "Anna already took the best pieces," he said.Hu: István arcán aggodalom jelent meg.En: A look of concern appeared on István's face.Hu: Anna, az ő legnagyobb vetélytársa, már elnyerte a közösség csodálatát.En: Anna, his biggest rival, had already won the admiration of the community.Hu: De István nem adta fel ilyen könnyen.En: But István did not give up so easily.Hu: Azonnal találkozni akart Katalinnal, a barátjával, akit mindenki lenyűgöző művészeti érzékéről ismert.En: He immediately wanted to meet Katalin, his friend known for her impressive artistic sense.Hu: Katalin művészi rendetlenségben úszó stúdiójában fogadta őt.En: Katalin welcomed him in her studio, awash with artistic clutter.Hu: "István, ne aggódj!" nevetett.En: "István, don't worry!" she laughed.Hu: "Bármi lehet dekoráció!"En: "Anything can be decoration!"Hu: Így elkezdtek kézműveskedni.En: So they began crafting.Hu: Régi újságokból, lepedőkből és régi karácsonyi izzókból készítettek dekorációkat.En: They made decorations from old newspapers, sheets, and old Christmas lights.Hu: István izgatottan figyelte, ahogy a hétköznapi dolgokból rendkívüli dolgokat varázsolnak.En: István watched excitedly as they transformed everyday items into extraordinary things.Hu: Ahogy közeledett az Halloween esti parti, István nyugtalanul nézett körül.En: As the Halloween evening party approached, István looked around nervously.Hu: Anna háza lenyűgözően festett, tele varázslatos fényekkel és hatalmas szellemekkel.En: Anna's house looked dazzling, filled with magical lights and giant ghosts.Hu: De István nem volt egyedül; Katalin mellette állt, biztatva őt.En: But István was not alone; Katalin stood beside him, encouraging him.Hu: Aznap este, amikor a vendégek megérkeztek, nagyon megdöbbentek a kreatív dekorációktól, amit István kiállított.En: That evening, when the guests arrived, they were astounded by the creative decorations István displayed.Hu: A ház egyedi hangulatot árasztott, különleges varázzsal töltötte el a közösséget.En: The house exuded a unique atmosphere, filling the community with a special charm.Hu: Anna, látva István sikerét, elmosolyodott.En: Anna, seeing István's success, smiled.Hu: Ő is elismerte István erőfeszítéseit, és gratulált neki.En: She also acknowledged István's efforts and congratulated him.Hu: A közösség mindkettőjük munkáját méltatta, megértve, hogy a verseny valódi nyertesei ők mind.En: The community praised the work of both of them, understanding that the real winners of the competition were indeed both of them.Hu: István nagyot sóhajtott.En: István sighed deeply.Hu: Rájött, hogy a kreativitás és a barátság sokkal fontosabb, mint a győzelem iránti vágy.En: He realized that creativity and friendship were much more important than the desire to win.Hu: Az ősz színei alatt, mosollyal az arcán, együtt ünnepeltek a közösség tagjai, belátva, hogy az igazi nyeremény a közösség összetartozása volt.En: Under the colors of autumn, with smiles on their faces, the community members celebrated together, recognizing that the real prize was the unity of the community. Vocabulary Words:mesmerizing: lenyűgözőadorned: díszítettékrival: vetélytársaartistic: művészetistudio: stúdiójábanclutter: rendetlenségcrafting: kézműveskednitransform: varázsolnakapproached: közeledettdazzling: lenyűgözőenexuded: árasztottastounded: megdöbbentekacknowledged: elismerteefforts: erőfeszítéseitpraise: méltattacommunity: közösségcharm: varázzsalcompetition: versenycreativity: kreativitásdesire: vágyunity: összetartozásaautumn: őszextraordinary: rendkívülimagical: varázslatoscongratulated: gratuláltvictory: győzelemrecognizing: belátvaapologetically: sajnálkozvasheets: lepedőkbőlnewspapers: újságokból

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Finding Friendship's Strength: Sindre's Autumn Awakening Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-10-29-07-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Høstløvet fnitret i vinden og spredte et teppe av rødt, gult og oransje over stien der Sindre og Ingrid gikk.En: The autumn leaves rustled in the wind, spreading a carpet of red, yellow, and orange over the path where Sindre and Ingrid walked.No: De var naboer, men også venner.En: They were neighbors, but also friends.No: Ingrid hadde bodd i felleskapet en stund og pleide å dele godbiter av sin vennlighet med de nye.En: Ingrid had lived in the community for a while and often shared bits of her kindness with newcomers.No: Sindre, derimot, hadde flyttet hit for å finne roen.En: Sindre, on the other hand, had moved here to find peace.No: Men roens vennskap hadde sine utfordringer.En: But the peace of friendship had its challenges.No: Det var en perfekt høstdag ved innsjøhytta.En: It was a perfect autumn day by the lakeside cabin.No: Tåken svevde over vannet, og luften bar med seg den friske duften av furuskog.En: The mist floated over the water, and the air carried the fresh scent of pine forest.No: Dette var alt Sindre hadde håpet på – fred, natur, muligheten til å gå i sitt eget tempo.En: This was everything Sindre had hoped for—peace, nature, the chance to go at his own pace.No: Men i dag var annerledes.En: But today was different.No: Midt i samtalen om det kommende halloween-arrangementet i fellesskapet, stoppet Sindre plutselig.En: In the middle of their conversation about the upcoming Halloween event in the community, Sindre suddenly stopped.No: Smerten i brystet hans var skarp, ukjent.En: The pain in his chest was sharp, unfamiliar.No: Han pustet tungt og så på trærne som virket å bøye seg nærmere, pressende.En: He breathed heavily and looked at the trees that seemed to bend closer, pressing in.No: "Ingrid," klarte Sindre å si, selv om ordene virket å drukne i tåken.En: "Ingrid," Sindre managed to say, even though the words seemed to drown in the mist.No: "Jeg tror ikke jeg har det bra.En: "I don't think I'm doing well."No: "Ingrid, årvåken som alltid, var allerede ved hans side.En: Ingrid, vigilant as always, was already by his side.No: "Sindre, vi må tilbake til hytta.En: "Sindre, we need to get back to the cabin.No: Nå.En: Now.No: Kan du gå?En: Can you walk?"No: "Sindre kjempet mot frykten.En: Sindre fought against the fear.No: Han hadde alltid klart seg selv, men nå var ikke tiden for stolthet.En: He had always managed on his own, but now was not the time for pride.No: Han nikket, men bena hans var som bly.En: He nodded, but his legs felt like lead.No: Han måtte stole på Ingrid.En: He had to rely on Ingrid.No: Med Ingrids arm støttende under hans, begynte de sakte tilbake mot hytta og sikkerheten.En: With Ingrid's arm supporting him, they slowly began their way back to the cabin and safety.No: Alle tankene om å trekke seg vekk fra fellesskapet for å helbrede seg selv syntes plutselig feile.En: All thoughts of withdrawing from the community to heal himself suddenly seemed flawed.No: Var ikke en del av helvete også å bygge bånd med folk rundt ham?En: Wasn't part of healing also building bonds with those around him?No: Snart nådde de hytta hvor Ingrid raskt ringte etter hjelp.En: Soon they reached the cabin where Ingrid quickly called for help.No: I løpet av minutter var Sindre i en ambulanse på vei til et nærliggende sykehus.En: Within minutes, Sindre was in an ambulance on his way to a nearby hospital.No: Der opplevde han at hans hjerteproblem ikke var livstruende, men absolutt et tegn på nødvendigheten av endring.En: There he found out that his heart problem was not life-threatening, but certainly a sign of the necessity of change.No: På sykehuset besøkte Ingrid ham daglig.En: At the hospital, Ingrid visited him daily.No: Hun snakket om samlingen av naboer som ønsket ham alt godt, at de skulle bake eplekake til hans hjemkomst.En: She talked about the gathering of neighbors who wished him well, and that they would bake an apple cake for his homecoming.No: Sindre, stadig svak, begynte å forstå at ro ikke betydde isolasjon.En: Sindre, still weak, began to understand that peace did not mean isolation.No: Fellesskapet, og Ingrids vennskap, var deler av den helsen han ønsket å bygge.En: The community, and Ingrid's friendship, were parts of the health he wanted to build.No: Da han endelig reiste tilbake til hytta, var høstløvet nå blitt til et vinterens stille teppe.En: When he finally returned to the cabin, the autumn leaves had now become a silent winter carpet.No: Men i hjertet hans var det en ny sommer på vei.En: But in his heart, a new summer was on its way.No: Sindre hadde lært den viktige vekten av fellesskap, at styrke kunne finnes i vennskap.En: Sindre had learned the important value of community, that strength could be found in friendship.No: Mens han og Ingrid igjen gikk langs innsjøen, denne gangen med roligere hjerte, visste Sindre at han ikke lenger gikk alene.En: As he and Ingrid once again walked along the lake, this time with a calmer heart, Sindre knew he no longer walked alone. Vocabulary Words:rustled: fnitretcarpet: teppemist: tåkenvigilant: årvåkensupporting: støttendesharp: skarpunfamiliar: ukjentbend: bøyepressing: pressendeflawed: feilerely: stolepride: stolthetambulance: ambulansepeace: rolake: innsjøgathering: samlingenneighbors: naboerpace: tempochallenges: utfordringerisolation: isolasjoncommunity: fellesskapstrength: styrkeconversation: samtalensharp: skarplead: blywithdraw: trekkeheal: helbredehospital: sykehusnecessary: nødvendighetenfriendship: vennskap

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Harvesting Friendship: A Mid-Autumn Festival Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-10-29-07-38-19-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 秋天到了，秋风轻轻地吹过，树叶在空中飘舞，瀑布般的金黄和火红装点着门禁社区的每一个角落。En: Autumn has arrived, the autumn breeze gently blowing through, leaves dancing in the air, with cascading gold and fiery red decorating every corner of the gated community.Zh: 梅和健住在这里。En: Mei and Jian live here.Zh: 他们是邻居。En: They are neighbors.Zh: 梅是一个很讲究的人，做事一丝不苟。En: Mei is a very meticulous person, doing things with great precision.Zh: 健刚搬来不久，随性自然，喜欢参加社区活动。En: Jian has only recently moved in, is carefree, and likes to participate in community activities.Zh: 中秋节快到了，梅想组织一个中秋节聚会。En: Mid-Autumn Festival is approaching, and Mei wants to organize a Mid-Autumn gathering.Zh: 她希望这次聚会能促进邻里之间的友情。En: She hopes this gathering can foster friendships among the neighbors.Zh: 但是单靠她一个人准备，显得非常忙碌。En: But preparing by herself makes her very busy.Zh: 梅在社区里的超市来回奔走，心里紧张，因为她想让这次聚会完美无瑕。En: Mei runs back and forth in the community supermarket, feeling anxious because she wants the gathering to be flawless.Zh: 某一天，在超市，梅正在挑选月饼。En: One day, at the supermarket, Mei is selecting mooncakes.Zh: 此时，健也走了进来，看到梅忙碌的样子，说：“需要帮忙吗？En: At this moment, Jian walks in, seeing Mei looking busy, and says, "Do you need help?"Zh: ”梅犹豫了一下。En: Mei hesitates for a moment.Zh: 她平时喜欢严格按照自己的计划来，一时不知道是否该接受健的帮助。En: She usually likes to follow her plans strictly and doesn't know if she should accept Jian's help.Zh: “我对中秋节不是很熟。En: "I'm not very familiar with the Mid-Autumn Festival," Jian continues, "but I really want to help."Zh: ”健继续说道，“但我真的很想帮忙。En: Mei thinks for a moment, trying hard to let go of her desire for control.Zh: ”梅想了想，努力放下心中控制的渴望。En: So, she nods: "Alright, let's prepare together."Zh: 于是，她点了点头：“好吧，我们一起准备。En: From that day on, Mei and Jian are busy together every day.Zh: ”从那天起，梅和健每天都一起忙碌。En: They select lanterns and decorate the venue together.Zh: 他们一起挑选灯笼，一起布置场地。En: They also designed some small games and prepared small gifts for the neighbors.Zh: 他们还设计了一些小游戏，为邻居们准备小礼物。En: Mei gradually finds out how wonderful it is to have someone to share with and help her.Zh: 梅逐渐发现，有人分享和帮助的感觉是多么美好。En: She no longer feels lonely and helpless.Zh: 她不再感到孤单无助。En: The night of the Mid-Autumn Festival finally arrives.Zh: 中秋之夜终于到来了。En: The moon hangs high in the sky, illuminating the community bathed in silvery light.Zh: 月亮高挂在天上，照亮了沐浴在银辉中的社区。En: Children carry lanterns, joyfully running around; people gather to taste mooncakes and watch performances.Zh: 孩子们提着灯笼，欢快地跑来跑去；人们围坐在一起，品尝月饼，看着节目表演。En: Mei looks at the lively atmosphere and feels a warmth in her heart.Zh: 梅看着热闹的氛围，心中涌起一阵暖意。En: Due to this gathering, she and Jian have not only become friends but also strengthened her connections with the neighbors.Zh: 因为这次聚会，她和健不仅成了朋友，也加强了她与邻居之间的联系。En: She feels the power of unity and understands the importance of cooperation.Zh: 她感觉到了团结的力量，明白了合作的重要性。En: In the evening, Jian says to Mei, "The gathering was truly a success, everyone is very happy.Zh: 晚上，健对梅说：“这次聚会真成功，大家都很高兴。En: Thank you for bringing me in."Zh: 谢谢你把我拉进来。En: Mei smiles, "Actually, I should thank you.Zh: ”梅笑了：“其实要谢谢你，是你的帮助让我明白了，社区的意义。En: Your help made me realize the meaning of community."Zh: ”秋夜微凉，但梅心里却无比温暖。En: The autumn night is slightly cool, but Mei feels incredibly warm in her heart.Zh: 因为在这个中秋节，她收获了友情，也收获了心灵的成长。En: Because during this Mid-Autumn Festival, she harvested friendship and also personal growth. Vocabulary Words:autumn: 秋天breeze: 微风cascading: 瀑布般的gated community: 门禁社区meticulous: 一丝不苟carefree: 随性自然participate: 参加approaching: 快到了gathering: 聚会foster: 促进flawless: 完美无瑕hesitate: 犹豫strictly: 严格familiar: 熟悉lantern: 灯笼decorate: 布置gradually: 逐渐lonely: 孤单helpless: 无助illuminating: 照亮bathed: 沐浴lively: 热闹atmosphere: 氛围unity: 团结cooperation: 合作success: 成功meaning: 意义harvested: 收获friendship: 友情growth: 成长

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Balancing Books and Boos: Li Wei's Autumn Epiphany Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-10-29-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在北京的一个现代化小区里，秋天的风夹杂着轻微的寒意，落叶在干净的街道上翩翩起舞。En: In a modern residential area in Beijing, the autumn wind carried a slight chill, and fallen leaves danced gracefully across the clean streets.Zh: 小区中间矗立着李伟的学校，那是一座典型的城市公立中学，四周是金黄的银杏树。En: In the center of the community stands Li Wei's school, a typical urban public middle school, surrounded by golden ginkgo trees.Zh: 李伟是一个努力学习的中学生，最近他感觉到学业压力越来越大，尤其是当他看着自己最近不太理想的数学成绩。En: Li Wei is a hardworking middle school student, recently feeling increasing academic pressure, especially when he looked at his not-too-satisfactory math grades.Zh: 他的母亲虽然忙于工作，却始终关注着儿子的学习情况，而班主任张老师也是一个严厉而关心学生的老师。En: Although his mother is busy with work, she always keeps an eye on her son's studies, and his homeroom teacher, Teacher Zhang, is a strict yet caring teacher.Zh: 这时，听说小区即将举办万圣节活动，李伟心里充满期待。En: At this time, news spread that the community would soon host a Halloween event, and Li Wei felt full of anticipation.Zh: 他喜欢这种节日带来的乐趣，特别是在学校和家之间奔波的日子里。En: He enjoyed the fun that such festivals brought, especially during the hectic days between school and home.Zh: 但是，他也知道，如果不能提高成绩，母亲和张老师对他的担心只会增加。En: However, he also knew that if he couldn't improve his grades, the concerns from his mother and Teacher Zhang would only increase.Zh: 今天是家长会的日子，李伟和母亲一起走进学校。En: Today was the day of the parent-teacher meeting, and Li Wei walked into the school with his mother.Zh: 教室里，张老师正在一一和家长们交流。En: In the classroom, Teacher Zhang was communicating with the parents one by one.Zh: 轮到李伟时，张老师微笑着说：“李伟是一个很有潜力的学生，他有很强的学习能力。但有时候，我们也需要平衡学习和娱乐。”En: When it was Li Wei's turn, Teacher Zhang smiled and said, "Li Wei is a student with great potential; he has strong learning abilities. But sometimes, we need to balance study and entertainment."Zh: 听到这里，李伟的母亲不禁皱起眉头，En: Hearing this, Li Wei's mother couldn't help but frown.Zh: 她总是希望孩子能把学习放在第一位。En: She always wished for her child to prioritize studying.Zh: 李伟在一旁紧张地等待着。En: Li Wei, standing by, waited nervously.Zh: 不久后，会议结束了，回家的路上，母亲说道：“我知道你很努力，但我们或许也应该给自己一些放松的时间。”En: Shortly after, the meeting ended, and on the way home, his mother said, "I know you work hard, but perhaps we should also give ourselves some time to relax."Zh: 李伟点了点头，心里有了新的想法。En: Li Wei nodded, having a new idea in his mind.Zh: 晚上，他认真计划了一下自己的时间表，决定在合理安排学习时间的同时，也参加小区的万圣节活动。En: That evening, he carefully planned his schedule, deciding to balance his study time wisely while also participating in the community's Halloween event.Zh: 他向母亲承诺道：“我一定能够管理好我的时间。”En: He promised his mother, "I will manage my time well."Zh: 在万圣节当晚，李伟穿着精心准备的服装，和小区里的小伙伴们度过了一个愉快的夜晚。En: On Halloween night, Li Wei wore a carefully prepared costume and spent an enjoyable evening with his friends in the community.Zh: 他感受到了一种久违的轻松，也明白了平衡生活的重要。En: He experienced a long-lost sense of relaxation and understood the importance of balancing life.Zh: 从那以后，李伟变得更加自信。En: From then on, Li Wei became more confident.Zh: 他既在学习上取得了进步，又不忘享受生活。En: He made progress in his studies while also remembering to enjoy life.Zh: 他的母亲和老师都为他的成长感到骄傲。En: His mother and teacher were proud of his growth.Zh: 秋风继续吹拂着校园，而李伟在这片落叶中逐渐迈向更广阔的未来。En: The autumn wind continued to blow through the campus, and Li Wei gradually stepped towards a broader future amid the fallen leaves. Vocabulary Words:residential: 小区autumn: 秋天chill: 寒意gracefully: 翩翩surrounded: 四周ginkgo: 银杏hardworking: 努力academic: 学业pressure: 压力satisfactory: 理想homeroom teacher: 班主任anticipation: 期待festivals: 节日balance: 平衡entertainment: 娱乐prioritize: 放在第一位nervously: 紧张地relaxation: 放松schedule: 时间表confidence: 自信participating: 参加growth: 成长potential: 潜力manage: 管理vigorously: 精心broader: 广阔future: 未来progress: 进步hectic: 奔波concerns: 担心

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Unearthing Legends: The Mystery of the Park's Haunted House Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-10-29-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: Az őszi levelek zizegtek a szélben, miközben a diákok izgatottan gyülekeztek a park kapuinál.En: The autumn leaves rustled in the wind as the students gathered excitedly at the park gates.Hu: Az iskola kirándulást szervezett a város széle felé, a zárt lakóközösségben levő parkba.En: The school organized a trip towards the edge of the city, to a park located within a gated community.Hu: Áron, kezében egy nagy hátizsákkal, szélesen mosolygott.En: Áron, with a large backpack in hand, smiled broadly.Hu: "Rebeka, László, hallottátok a régi kísértetházról?" kérdezte élénken.En: "Rebeka, László, have you heard about the old haunted house?" he asked eagerly.Hu: Áron mindig is szerette a rémtörténeteket, de barátai figyelmeztették a valóságra.En: Áron always loved ghost stories, but his friends reminded him of reality.Hu: Rebeka, a csapat szkeptikusa, elhúzta a száját.En: Rebeka, the skeptic of the group, pursed her lips.Hu: "Ugyan Áron, kísértetházak nem léteznek."En: "Come on Áron, haunted houses don't exist."Hu: László, a történelem iránt érdeklődő csendes fiú, megszólalt.En: László, a quiet boy with an interest in history, spoke up.Hu: "Hallottam már róla. Azt mondják, régen itt lakott egy híres tudós."En: "I've heard about it. They say a famous scientist used to live there."Hu: Ahogy a csoport elindult a rendezett park felé, Áron fejében egy terv kezdett alakot ölteni.En: As the group headed towards the well-kept park, a plan began to form in Áron's mind.Hu: Meg akarta keresni az emlegetett házat, és bebizonyítani, hogy nem csak mese.En: He wanted to find the mentioned house and prove it was not just a tale.Hu: Ahogy elértek a park közepére, a tanárok és csoportvezetők kiosztották a tájékoztatókat.En: When they reached the center of the park, the teachers and group leaders handed out the information leaflets.Hu: "Ne hagyjátok el a kijelölt területet" - mondták határozottan.En: "Do not leave the designated area," they stated firmly.Hu: Áron azonban csak a kihívást hallotta.En: Áron, however, only heard the challenge.Hu: Reggel közepén Áron súgott Rebekának és Lászlónak.En: In the middle of the morning, Áron whispered to Rebeka and László.Hu: "Menjünk, nézzük meg azt a házat! Csak egy kis időre, senki sem veszi észre."En: "Let's go see that house! Just for a little while, no one will notice."Hu: Rebeka habozott, de Áron lelkesedése végül elérte őt.En: Rebeka hesitated, but Áron's enthusiasm eventually reached her.Hu: "Rendben, de ha bajba kerülünk, te leszel a hibás."En: "Alright, but if we get in trouble, it will be your fault."Hu: László kicsit aggódott az engedetlenség miatt, de a kíváncsiság erősebb volt.En: László was a bit worried about the disobedience, but his curiosity was stronger.Hu: "Nézzük meg gyorsan!"En: "Let's check it out quickly!"Hu: A park szélén, a magas fáktól elrejtve, megtalálták a házat.En: At the edge of the park, hidden by tall trees, they found the house.Hu: Egy régi kúriának tűnt, borostyán borította falai lenyűgözőek voltak.En: It seemed like an old mansion, its ivy-covered walls were impressive.Hu: Mindhárman lélegzetvisszafojtva nézték a tornyos épületet.En: They all gazed at the towering building, holding their breath.Hu: Ahogy közelebb merészkedtek, halk zajok törtek át a csendön.En: As they dared to approach, faint noises broke the silence.Hu: Rebeka megremegett.En: Rebeka shivered.Hu: “Ez csak a szél, ugye?”En: "That's just the wind, right?"Hu: Hirtelen egy férfi jelent meg az ajtó előtt, kezében seprűvel.En: Suddenly, a man appeared in front of the door, holding a broom.Hu: "Ti mit csináltok itt?" kérdezte a gondnok. Arcán halvány mosollyal folytatta.En: "What are you doing here?" asked the caretaker, continuing with a faint smile on his face.Hu: "Ez a ház valójában a város egyik legrégebbi épülete.En: "This house is actually one of the oldest buildings in the city.Hu: Sok érdekes történet kötődik hozzá."En: Many interesting stories are attached to it."Hu: Áron lelkesen kérdezett a ház történelméről, és a gondnok szívesen mesélt nekik.En: Áron eagerly asked about the history of the house, and the caretaker gladly shared them with the kids.Hu: Bár a kísértetekről szóló mesék nem bizonyultak igaznak, Áron elégedetten ment vissza a többiekhez.En: Although the ghost stories did not prove to be true, Áron returned to the others satisfied.Hu: Tudta, hogy barátainak kalandot szerzett, és a saját kíváncsiságát is kielégítette.En: He knew he had provided his friends with an adventure and satisfied his own curiosity.Hu: Visszatérve a csoporthoz, Rebeka mosolygott.En: Returning to the group, Rebeka smiled.Hu: “Jól van, talán mégis létezhetnek rejtélyek.”En: "Alright, maybe mysteries can exist after all."Hu: László, aki eddig visszafogott volt, izgatottan osztotta meg a többiekkel, amit tanultak.En: László, who had been reserved until now, excitedly shared what they learned with the others.Hu: Mindhárman sokat tanultak ezen az őszi napon, és a barátságuk is erősödött.En: All three of them learned a lot on that autumn day, and their friendship also grew stronger.Hu: A nap végére Áron gondolataiban már egy új történet formálódott, de most már tudta, hogy a valóság még érdekesebb lehet.En: By the end of the day, a new story was already forming in Áron's mind, but now he knew that reality could be even more interesting. Vocabulary Words:rustled: zizegtekgathered: gyülekeztekenthusiasm: lelkesedéseeagerly: élénkenskeptic: szkeptikusadesignated: kijelöltdisobedience: engedetlenségwhispered: súgotthesitated: habozottcuriosity: kíváncsiságtowering: tornyosivy-covered: borostyán borítottafaint: halványsmile: mosollyalcaretaker: gondnokgladly: szívesenattached: kötődiksatisfied: elégedettenmysteries: rejtélyekreserved: visszafogottadventure: kalandotimpressive: lenyűgözőekapproach: merészkedtekgazed: néztékbroadly: szélesengated community: zárt lakóközösségleaflets: tájékoztatókatforming: formálódottinteresting: érdekesebbshivered: megremegett

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Finding Friendship: Martí's Halloween Transformation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-10-29-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El vent de tardor bufava suaument entre els arbres del carrer.En: The autumn wind blew gently between the trees on the street.Ca: Les fulles seques ballaven pel terra formant petits remolins de colors.En: The dry leaves danced on the ground, forming small colorful whirlwinds.Ca: La urbanització estava decorada amb carbasses amb somriures estranys i espelmes enceses.En: The neighborhood was decorated with pumpkins with strange smiles and lit candles.Ca: Era el dia del festival d'Halloween de l'escola al club social de la comunitat.En: It was the day of the school's Halloween festival at the community social club.Ca: Martí estava nerviós.En: Martí was nervous.Ca: Feia temps que esperava aquest dia, però també el temia.En: He had been waiting for this day for a long time, but he also feared it.Ca: L'edifici del club estava envoltat de nois i noies rient i parlant animadament.En: The club building was surrounded by boys and girls laughing and talking animatedly.Ca: La música sonava forta, i els llums de colors rebotaven a les cares dels nens disfressats.En: Loud music played, and colorful lights bounced off the faces of the children in costumes.Ca: Martí havia preparat una disfressa especial.En: Martí had prepared a special costume.Ca: El seu vestit era una mescla d'un fantasma amb elements de ciència-ficció.En: His outfit was a mix of a ghost with science fiction elements.Ca: Portava un casc estrany amb llums blaves que parpellejaven, i una capa blanca que flotava darrere seu.En: He wore a strange helmet with blinking blue lights and a white cape that floated behind him.Ca: Havia creat el vestit amb la intenció que fos una forma de trencar el gel amb els seus companys.En: He had created the costume intending it to be an icebreaker with his classmates.Ca: Però ara, davant del club, es preguntava si funcionaria.En: But now, in front of the club, he wondered if it would work.Ca: Va entrar al recinte, sol.En: He entered the venue, alone.Ca: Els crits alegres l'atabalaven una mica, però es va fer valent i va decidir endinsar-se més.En: The cheerful shouts overwhelmed him a bit, but he gathered his courage and decided to dive in deeper.Ca: Al capdavall, havia vingut per fer-ne amics.En: After all, he had come to make friends.Ca: Just a l'entrada, Clara i Jordi el van veure.En: Just at the entrance, Clara and Jordi saw him.Ca: Clara portava una diadema amb unes orelles de gat i Jordi anava disfressat com un home llop.En: Clara wore a headband with cat ears, and Jordi was dressed as a werewolf.Ca: "Ei, Martí!En: "Hey, Martí!"Ca: " va cridar Clara amb un somriure.En: called Clara with a smile.Ca: "M'encanta la teva disfressa!En: "I love your costume!Ca: És molt original!En: It's very original!"Ca: "Martí va somriure, una mica alleujat.En: Martí smiled, somewhat relieved.Ca: "Hola, gràcies.En: "Hi, thanks.Ca: He pensat que seria divertit fer alguna cosa diferent.En: I thought it would be fun to do something different."Ca: "Jordi va assenyalar el casc.En: Jordi pointed at the helmet.Ca: "Com ho has fet?En: "How did you make it?Ca: Sembla molt professional!En: It looks very professional!"Ca: "Per un moment, Martí va sentir com si realment pertanyés.En: For a moment, Martí felt like he truly belonged.Ca: Els tres van parlar una estona sobre les seves disfresses i idees per a futures celebracions.En: The three of them chatted for a while about their costumes and ideas for future celebrations.Ca: Però, en un moment, una broma mal entesa va fer que Martí es posés seriós.En: But at one point, a misunderstood joke made Martí become serious.Ca: Pensava que potser la seva autenticitat no era benvinguda.En: He thought perhaps his authenticity wasn't welcome.Ca: Amb el cor bategant ràpid, va decidir ser sincer.En: With his heart beating fast, he decided to be honest.Ca: "És difícil per a mi parlar amb la gent de vegades.En: "It's hard for me to talk to people sometimes...Ca: Però volia conèixer-vos de debò.En: But I really wanted to get to know you."Ca: "Clara i Jordi es van mirar, i Clara li va respondre amb simpatia: "Entenc com et sents.En: Clara and Jordi looked at each other, and Clara replied with sympathy: "I understand how you feel.Ca: Però aquí pots ser tu mateix.En: But here, you can be yourself."Ca: "Jordi va afegir: "Sí, a nosaltres també ens encanta saber més sobre les persones, com tu.En: Jordi added: "Yes, we also love to know more about people, like you."Ca: "Així, Martí es va relaxar.En: Thus, Martí relaxed.Ca: Va començar a compartir històries i somnis, i Clara i Jordi van fer el mateix.En: He began to share stories and dreams, and Clara and Jordi did the same.Ca: La nit va passar ràpidament, plena de rialles i complicitat.En: The night passed quickly, full of laughter and camaraderie.Ca: Quan Martí va tornar a casa, ja no se sentia tan sol.En: When Martí returned home, he no longer felt so alone.Ca: Havia trobat aquell sentiment de pertinença que tant desitjava.En: He had found that sense of belonging he so desired.Ca: Va comprendre que la seva forma única de veure el món podia ser un pont per connectar amb els altres.En: He understood that his unique way of seeing the world could be a bridge to connect with others.Ca: El vent seguia bufant entre les fulles caigudes, però aquell vespre Martí va sentir que un nou capítol havia començat per a ell.En: The wind continued to blow between the fallen leaves, but that evening Martí felt that a new chapter had begun for him.Ca: La seva originalitat no era una barrera, sinó una porta oberta a noves amistats i experiències.En: His originality was not a barrier but an open door to new friendships and experiences. Vocabulary Words:the wind: el ventto blow: bufarthe leaves: les fullesto dance: ballarthe ground: el terrathe whirlwinds: els remolinsthe neighborhood: la urbanitzacióthe pumpkins: les carbassesthe smiles: els somriuresthe candles: les espelmesthe club: el clubto decorate: decorarto be nervous: estar nerviósto surround: envoltarto laugh: riureto chat: parlarthe music: la músicato blink: parpellejarthe helmet: el cascthe cape: la capathe venue: el recinteto gather courage: fer-se valentthe shout: el critto misunderstand: entendre malamentthe authenticity: l'autenticitatto beat (heart): bategarthe sympathy: la simpatiato belong: pertànyerthe laughter: les riallesthe camaraderie: la complicitat

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Halloween Surprise: A Heartwarming Tale of Letting Go Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-10-29-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Det var en kjølig høstkveld i et fint, avlåst område i Oslo.En: It was a chilly autumn evening in a nice, gated area in Oslo.No: Gatene var pyntet med lysende gresskar og grener med gyldne blader.En: The streets were decorated with glowing pumpkins and branches with golden leaves.No: Latteren fra barn som løp rundt i nabolaget skapte en forventningsfull stemning.En: The laughter of children running around the neighborhood created an atmosphere full of anticipation.No: Det var Halloween, en tid Lars vanligvis så på med en viss forsiktighet, men i år hadde Ingrid overbevist ham om å lage en stor feiring.En: It was Halloween, a time Lars usually approached with some caution, but this year Ingrid had convinced him to host a big celebration.No: Lars var en mann som likte stabilitet og forutsigbarhet.En: Lars was a man who liked stability and predictability.No: Han hadde alltid vært nøye med detaljene, spesielt når det gjaldt sønnen, Svein.En: He had always been meticulous with details, especially when it came to his son, Svein.No: Svein var en energisk gutt på åtte år, full av fantasi og beundring for superhelter.En: Svein was an energetic eight-year-old boy, full of imagination and admiration for superheroes.No: Han hadde gledet seg til å kle seg ut som sin favoritthelt, Spiderman.En: He had been looking forward to dressing up as his favorite hero, Spiderman.No: "Ingrid, er du sikker på at alle er klare?En: "Ingrid, are you sure everyone is ready?"No: " spurte Lars litt nervøst, mens han så ut over dekorasjonene.En: Lars asked a bit nervously as he looked over the decorations.No: Ingrid smilte lurt og ga ham et raskt kyss på kinnet.En: Ingrid smiled slyly and gave him a quick kiss on the cheek.No: "Alt blir bra, Lars.En: "Everything will be fine, Lars.No: Det handler om minner, ikke bare om planlegging," svarte hun mens hun justerte en flaggermus som hang i treet ved siden av.En: It's about memories, not just planning," she replied while adjusting a bat hanging in the tree next to them.No: Men så, midt i latter og gresskar-lanterner, skjedde det alle fryktet.En: But then, in the midst of laughter and pumpkin lanterns, the thing everyone feared happened.No: Svein begynte plutselig å klø seg intenst i ansiktet.En: Svein suddenly began to scratch his face intensely.No: Øynene hans ble røde, og han begynte å hoste.En: His eyes turned red, and he started coughing.No: "Pappa, jeg føler meg rar," sa han med en tynn stemme.En: "Dad, I feel weird," he said with a thin voice.No: Lars' hjerte sank.En: Lars's heart sank.No: Han visste at dette var et allergisk sjokk, og for første gang visste han ikke hva han skulle gjøre.En: He knew this was an allergic reaction, and for the first time, he didn't know what to do.No: Han måtte ta en rask beslutning.En: He had to make a quick decision.No: Lars trakk pusten dypt og kjente panikken presse, men han visste hva som måtte gjøres.En: Lars took a deep breath and felt the panic rising, but he knew what needed to be done.No: "Ingrid, vi må til klinikken, nå!En: "Ingrid, we need to get to the clinic, now!"No: " ropte han, mens han løftet Svein og satte kursen mot utgangen.En: he shouted, as he picked up Svein and headed for the exit.No: På klinikken satt de i spenning.En: At the clinic, they sat in suspense.No: Ventetiden var fylt med engstelige blikk og korte pust.En: The waiting time was filled with anxious glances and short breaths.No: Da legen endelig kom ut med positive nyheter, kunne Lars kjenne stresset lette fra skuldrene hans.En: When the doctor finally came out with positive news, Lars could feel the stress lift from his shoulders.No: Svein kom seg raskt, og den lille helten fikk endelig puste rolig.En: Svein recovered quickly, and the little hero could finally breathe calmly.No: Da halloweenfesten fortsatte senere den kvelden, var det med en ny følelse i luften.En: When the Halloween party continued later that evening, it was with a new feeling in the air.No: Svein lo igjen, med klarere øyne, mens Ingrid og Lars satt ved hans side.En: Svein laughed again, with clearer eyes, while Ingrid and Lars sat by his side.No: Lars, som alltid hadde strebet etter å kontrollere enhver detalj, innså noe viktig denne kvelden.En: Lars, who had always strived to control every detail, realized something important that evening.No: Livet kunne ikke alltid planlegges, og det var greit.En: Life could not always be planned, and that was okay.No: Med Svein kledd som Spiderman, og med Ingrid ved sin side, smilte Lars.En: With Svein dressed as Spiderman, and with Ingrid by his side, Lars smiled.No: Han hadde lært å gi slipp.En: He had learned to let go.No: Det var ikke bare planene som betydde noe, det var menneskene rundt seg.En: It wasn't just the plans that mattered; it was the people around him.No: Fra nå av skulle han nyte hver overraskelse livet kastet hans vei, med åpent sinn og hjerte.En: From now on, he would enjoy every surprise life threw his way, with an open mind and heart. Vocabulary Words:chilly: kjøliggated: avlåstglowing: lysendeanticipated: forventningsfullcaution: forsiktighetmeticulous: nøyeadmiration: beundringnervously: nervøstslyly: lurtanticipation: forventningintensely: intenstcoughing: hostepanicked: panikkclinic: klinikksuspense: spenninganxious: engsteligeglances: blikkpositive: positiverecovered: kom segcontrol: kontrollererealized: innsåplanned: planleggesstability: stabilitetenergy: energipredictability: forutsigbarhetsuperheroes: superheltersank: sankimagination: fantasisurprises: overraskelseconvinced: overbevist

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Mysteries of Equinocci de Nadal: Unmasking Secrets at Montserrat Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-10-29-07-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Al final de l'avinguda principal, on les fulles de tardor es barregen amb els rajos daurats del sol, hi havia una comunitat tancada i misteriosa.En: At the end of the main avenue, where the autumn leaves mingled with the golden rays of the sun, there was a gated and mysterious community.Ca: Els veïns passejaven tranquil·lament, gaudint de la calma aparent d'Equinocci de Nadal, la comunitat situada als contraforts de Montserrat.En: The neighbors strolled quietly, enjoying the apparent calm of Equinocci de Nadal, the community located at the foothills of Montserrat.Ca: Però, les aparences sovint enganyen.En: But appearances are often deceiving.Ca: Enric, un detectiu retirat, acabava d'arribar amb una sensació de nou començament.En: Enric, a retired detective, had just arrived with a sense of a new beginning.Ca: Tot i això, una inquietud el seguia.En: However, a feeling of unease followed him.Ca: Volia demostrar que encara podia resoldre misteris.En: He wanted to prove that he could still solve mysteries.Ca: Aviat va saber de la desaparició d'una joia familiar antiga.En: Soon, he heard about the disappearance of an ancient family jewel.Ca: Era alguna cosa més que una mera coincidència, pensava.En: It was something more than a mere coincidence, he thought.Ca: En aquells dies, Laia, una jove apassionada per la història local, volia desenvolupar-se com a periodista.En: In those days, Laia, a young woman passionate about local history, wanted to develop herself as a journalist.Ca: Notava el moviment inusual de la comunitat.En: She noticed the unusual movement in the community.Ca: Hi veia una oportunitat per escriure un article captivador.En: She saw an opportunity to write a captivating article.Ca: Però Enric era un pas per davant.En: But Enric was one step ahead.Ca: Ell sabia que la competència podia ser una aliada en el cas.En: He knew that competition could be an ally in the case.Ca: Marc era el jove jardiner del barri, sempre amb una mirada misteriosa.En: Marc was the young gardener of the neighborhood, always with a mysterious look.Ca: Alguna cosa no encaixava amb ell.En: Something didn't add up with him.Ca: Era introvertit, no parlava gairebé amb ningú.En: He was introverted, hardly spoke to anyone.Ca: Enric decidí observar-lo des de lluny.En: Enric decided to observe him from a distance.Ca: Dubtes el rondaven el cap: era Marc el responsable del robatori?En: Doubts roamed his mind: was Marc responsible for the theft?Ca: Una tarda, Enric va trobar-se amb Laia.En: One afternoon, Enric met with Laia.Ca: Els dos van decidir unir forces.En: The two decided to join forces.Ca: Castellaven pistes, des de empremtes menors al sòl humit fins a comportaments suspitosos dels veïns.En: They pieced together clues, from minor footprints in the wet ground to suspicious behaviors of the neighbors.Ca: Enric va ensenyar a Laia com interpretar els petits detalls, com si de rialles amagades es tractés.En: Enric taught Laia how to interpret the small details, as if they were hidden smiles.Ca: L'encreuament de la investigació va arribar una nit tranquil·la.En: The crossroads of the investigation came on a quiet night.Ca: Llums apagades, fulles cruixint sota els peus.En: Lights turned off, leaves crunching underfoot.Ca: Enric i Laia van veure Marc amb un objecte brillant a la mà: la joia perduda!En: Enric and Laia saw Marc with a shiny object in his hand: the missing jewel!Ca: Ràpidament el van confrontar.En: They quickly confronted him.Ca: Sota la llum blava de la lluna, Marc va revelar la veritat.En: Under the blue light of the moon, Marc revealed the truth.Ca: No era un lladre, sinó un protector.En: He was not a thief, but a protector.Ca: La seva família, originària de la zona, havia estat escollida per custodiar el tresor.En: His family, originally from the area, had been chosen to guard the treasure.Ca: Un estranger va intentar robar-lo i Marc, temorós del que podria passar, l'havia amagat temporalment.En: A stranger attempted to steal it and Marc, fearful of what might happen, had hidden it temporarily.Ca: L'ombra dubtosa de la seva figura no era res més que una xarxa per protegir-se.En: The shadowy figure he cast was nothing more than a web of protection.Ca: Enric va fer les paus.En: Enric made peace.Ca: Va aprendre que, a vegades, la cooperació i la confiança en la joventut són tan importants com l'experiència.En: He learned that sometimes, cooperation and trust in the youth are as important as experience.Ca: Laia va guanyar més que una història, va obtenir un mentor i una nova perspectiva sobre la deducció.En: Laia gained more than a story; she obtained a mentor and a new perspective on deduction.Ca: Llavors, mentre les campanes de la capella s'escampaven per acomiadar el Dia de Tots Sants, la comunitat semblava recuperar la seva serenitat.En: Then, as the chapel bells rang out to bid farewell to Dia de Tots Sants, the community seemed to regain its serenity.Ca: Enric i Laia, ara com un tàndem inesperat, estaven preparats per a qualsevol altre misteri que pogués aparèixer sota els colors càlids d'una tardor que mirava cap a l'hivern.En: Enric and Laia, now an unexpected tandem, were ready for any other mystery that might appear under the warm colors of an autumn turning towards winter. Vocabulary Words:community: la comunitatleaves: les fullesmysterious: misteriosaserenity: la serenitatdetective: el detectiubeginning: el començamentunease: la inquietudjewel: la joiacoincidence: la coincidènciajournalist: la periodistaalliance: l'aliadagardener: el jardinerfootprints: les empremtesdoubts: els dubtestheft: el robatoriprotector: el protectortreasure: el tresorstranger: l'estrangershadow: l'ombraweb: la xarxatrust: la confiançaperspective: la perspectivadeduction: la deduccióchapel: la capellabells: les campanescrossroads: l'encreuamentbehavior: els comportamentsmentor: el mentorfoot: el peumist: la boira

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Halloween Thrills: A Day of Courage and Fun at Tivoli Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-10-29-07-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: I en hyggelig gade i den sikrede boligområde pyntede græskar hoveder indgangene til de pæne huse.En: On a cozy street in the secure residential area, pumpkin heads adorned the entrances to the nice houses.Da: Løvfald dækkede fortovene, og luften lugtede af efterår og Halloween.En: Leaves covered the sidewalks, and the air smelled of autumn and Halloween.Da: Niels stod ved køkkenbordet med en farverig folder i hånden.En: Niels stood at the kitchen table with a colorful brochure in hand.Da: "Det bliver en fantastisk tur til Tivoli," sagde han optimistisk til Astrid og Mathias, der sad ved bordet.En: "It will be a fantastic trip to Tivoli," he said optimistically to Astrid and Mathias, who were sitting at the table.Da: "Hva' med rutsjebanerne?"En: "What about the roller coasters?"Da: spurgte Mathias med et glimt i øjet.En: asked Mathias with a twinkle in his eye.Da: Han var altid klar til en sjov oplevelse og elskede Halloween.En: He was always ready for a fun experience and loved Halloween.Da: "Jeg har styr på det hele," svarede Niels med et grin.En: "I've got it all figured out," replied Niels with a grin.Da: "Vi tager på Halloween-attraktionerne først, så er der tid til både rutsjebaner og lækkerier."En: "We'll hit the Halloween attractions first, and then there will be time for both roller coasters and treats."Da: Astrid kiggede lidt nervøst.En: Astrid looked a bit nervous.Da: "Jeg har hørt, at rutsjebanerne er temmelig høje," sagde hun stille.En: "I've heard that the roller coasters are quite high," she said quietly.Da: Astrid blev altid lidt nervøs, når det kom til højder.En: Astrid always got a bit nervous when it came to heights.Da: "Du behøver ikke tage dem, hvis du ikke har lyst," forsikrede Niels.En: "You don't have to go on them if you don't want to," assured Niels.Da: "Der er masser af spændende ting at lave."En: "There's plenty of exciting things to do."Da: Da de ankom til Tivoli, mærkede de straks stemningen.En: When they arrived at Tivoli, they immediately felt the atmosphere.Da: Folk hastede frem og tilbage, og der var mange i Halloween-kostumer.En: People hurried back and forth, and many were in Halloween costumes.Da: "Wow, her er crowded," bemærkede Mathias.En: "Wow, it's crowded here," noted Mathias.Da: Niels nikkede, men tog styringen med planerne.En: Niels nodded but took charge of the plans.Da: De gik hen til en velbesøgt attraktion: et spøgelseshus.En: They headed to a popular attraction: a haunted house.Da: "Lad os starte her," foreslog Niels.En: "Let's start here," suggested Niels.Da: Astrids øjne blev store, men hun nikkede modigt.En: Astrid's eyes widened, but she nodded bravely.Da: Køen til spøgelseshuset snoede sig, og hjertet bankede.En: The line to the haunted house snaked around, and the heart was pounding.Da: "Vi kan gøre det," sagde Astrid, mens hun tog Niels' hånd.En: "We can do it," said Astrid, as she took Niels' hand.Da: Mathias var lidt foran, og vinkede dem fremad.En: Mathias was a bit ahead and waved them forward.Da: Spændingen steg, da de endelig trådte ind i det dunkle rum fyldt med uhyggelige lyde og overraskelser.En: The excitement mounted as they finally stepped into the darkened room filled with eerie sounds and surprises.Da: Astrid tog en dyb indånding, mens de bevægede sig gennem rummets skræmmende kroge.En: Astrid took a deep breath as they moved through the room's scary corners.Da: Da de nåede udgangen, var hendes smil stort og tilfreds.En: When they reached the exit, her smile was big and satisfied.Da: "Det var slet ikke så slemt!"En: "It wasn't that bad at all!"Da: sagde hun.En: she said.Da: Med spøgelserne bag sig, bevægede de sig videre til de forskellige boder og dekorative haver.En: With the ghosts behind them, they moved on to the various booths and decorative gardens.Da: Niels var glad for at se Astrids selvsikkerhed blomstre.En: Niels was happy to see Astrid's confidence blossom.Da: Solen gik ned over de farverige Tivoli-lys, da trioen slentrede gennem parken.En: The sun set over the colorful Tivoli lights as the trio strolled through the park.Da: Niels havde indset, at selvom ikke alt gik som planlagt, var dagen en succes, fordi de havde været sammen og skabt minder.En: Niels had realized that even though not everything went as planned, the day was a success because they had been together and created memories.Da: I takt med at de forlod parken, blev en ny selvtillid og forståelse født fra de Halloween-fyldte oplevelser.En: As they left the park, a new confidence and understanding was born from the Halloween-filled experiences.Da: "Næste gang, måske en lille rutsjebane," sagde Astrid skælmsk.En: "Next time, maybe a small roller coaster," said Astrid mischievously.Da: Niels smilede bredt, lettet og mere inspireret end nogensinde.En: Niels smiled broadly, relieved and more inspired than ever. Vocabulary Words:cozy: hyggeligadorned: pyntederesidential: boligområdebrochure: folderroller coasters: rutsjebanertwinkle: glimtnervous: nervøsheights: højderassured: forsikredeattraction: attraktionhaunted house: spøgelseshussnaked: snoedepounding: bankedeexcitement: spændingendarkened: dunkleeerie: uhyggeligesurprises: overraskelsersatisfied: tilfredsbooths: boderdecorative: dekorativeblossom: blomstrestrolled: slentrederelieved: lettetinspired: inspireretmemories: minderunderstanding: forståelsemischievously: skælmskconfidence: selvtillidcostumes: kostumercrowded: crowded

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Symbols of Unity: Solving the Halloween Mystery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-10-29-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Freja gik med raske skridt langs den pæne sti, der snoede sig gennem den lukkede boligforening.En: Freja walked briskly along the neat path, which wound through the enclosed housing association.Da: De orange og gule blade dansede i vinden og dannede et farverigt tæppe på jorden.En: The orange and yellow leaves danced in the wind, forming a colorful carpet on the ground.Da: Det var efterår, og Halloween nærmede sig hurtigt.En: It was autumn, and Halloween was approaching quickly.Da: Husenes forstæder var pyntet med græskar, der lyste op i mørket med deres grinende ansigter.En: The suburbs of the houses were decorated with pumpkins that lit up in the dark with their grinning faces.Da: Men en nat vågnede Freja og bemærkede noget mærkeligt.En: But one night, Freja woke up and noticed something strange.Da: Små, mystiske symboler var malet på fordørene af flere huse.En: Small, mysterious symbols were painted on the front doors of several houses.Da: Det var som om, en gådefuld kunstner havde udtrykt sig i al hemmelighed.En: It was as if a mysterious artist had expressed themselves in secret.Da: Freja var ikke bange.En: Freja was not afraid.Da: Hun var mere nysgerrig.En: She was more curious.Da: Hun ville finde ud af, hvem der stod bag symbolerne.En: She wanted to find out who was behind the symbols.Da: Hendes venner syntes det bare var en prank, men Freja havde en følelse af, at der lå mere bag.En: Her friends thought it was just a prank, but Freja had a feeling that there was more behind it.Da: Magnus, en nytilflyttet beboer, havde holdt sig for sig selv, siden han var flyttet ind.En: Magnus, a new resident, had kept to himself since he moved in.Da: Hans hus lå i den fjerneste ende af stien, skjult bag et gammelt egetræ.En: His house was at the far end of the path, hidden behind an old oak tree.Da: Freja lagde mærke til, at han ofte observerede, men sjældent deltog.En: Freja noticed that he often observed but rarely participated.Da: Kasper, den vagtsomme men skeptiske sikkerhedsvagt, vaskede sine hænder over situationen.En: Kasper, the vigilant but skeptical security guard, washed his hands of the situation.Da: "Det er bare børnestreger," mumlede han og rystede på hovedet af Frejas ivrighed efter at opklare mysteriet.En: "It's just kids' scribbles," he mumbled, shaking his head at Freja's eagerness to solve the mystery.Da: "Jeg skal nok finde ud af det," sagde Freja bestemt og satte en kasket på hovedet.En: "I'll figure it out," said Freja determinedly and put a cap on her head.Da: Hun gik for at konfrontere Magnus.En: She went to confront Magnus.Da: Til hendes overraskelse åbnede Magnus døren, før hun nåede at banke.En: To her surprise, Magnus opened the door before she had a chance to knock.Da: Hans øjne mødte hendes.En: His eyes met hers.Da: "Hvorfor tegner du symboler på dørene?"En: "Why are you drawing symbols on the doors?"Da: spurgte hun uden tøven.En: she asked without hesitation.Da: Magnus smilede skævt.En: Magnus smiled wryly.Da: "De er ikke farlige, Freja.En: "They aren't dangerous, Freja.Da: De symboliserer regn og høst.En: They symbolize rain and harvest.Da: Jeg tænkte... vi kunne trænge til lidt kultur her."En: I thought... we could use a bit of culture here."Da: Freja tøvede.En: Freja hesitated.Da: "Så... du gør det for at fejre Halloween?"En: "So... you do it to celebrate Halloween?"Da: "På min egen måde," svarede Magnus roligt.En: "In my own way," replied Magnus calmly.Da: "Jeg skulle bare have fortalt det."En: "I just should have explained it."Da: Netop som en Halloween-fest startede nær ved vejen, afslørede Freja sandheden for dem, der havde samlet sig.En: Just as a Halloween party started nearby on the street, Freja revealed the truth to those who had gathered.Da: "Magnus ønskede bare at dele sin kultur med os," råbte hun over mængden.En: "Magnus just wanted to share his culture with us," she shouted over the crowd.Da: "Lad os bruge disse symboler i dekorationerne!"En: "Let's use these symbols in the decorations!"Da: Symbolerne blev farverige lamper og pynt til festen.En: The symbols became colorful lamps and decorations for the party.Da: Sammen med græskarmændene prydede de stierne og bragte en ny charme til den ellers forudsigelige Halloween.En: Together with the pumpkins, they adorned the paths and brought a new charm to the otherwise predictable Halloween.Da: I aftenens skumring, mens lysene glimtede, nærmede Kasper sig Freja.En: In the evening twilight, as the lights twinkled, Kasper approached Freja.Da: "Du gik til bunds," indrømmede han.En: "You got to the bottom of it," he admitted.Da: "Godt klaret."En: "Well done."Da: Freja smilede stolt.En: Freja smiled proudly.Da: Hun havde lært, at der ofte lå et motiv bag folks handlinger, og at man burde give alt og alle en chance.En: She had learned that there is often a motive behind people's actions, and that one should give everything and everyone a chance.Da: Sammen med Magnus og symbolerne havde hun bidraget til at skabe en mindeværdig fest, der bragte fællesskabet tættere sammen i det efterårspyntede nabolag.En: Along with Magnus and the symbols, she had helped create a memorable party that brought the community closer together in the autumn-decorated neighborhood. Vocabulary Words:briskly: raske skridtenclosed: lukkedewound: snoedecarpet: tæppeapproaching: nærmede sigmysterious: mystiskesymbols: symbolercurious: nysgerrigprank: prankskeptical: skeptiskevigilant: vagtsommescribbles: børnestregerdeterminedly: bestemtconfront: konfronterehesitation: tøvenwryly: skævtharvest: høsttwinkled: glimtedeproudly: stoltmotive: motivparticipated: deltogvigilant: vagtsommeadorned: prydedegathered: samlet sigrevealed: afsløredememorable: mindeværdigcharm: charmetwilight: skumringchance: chanceneighborhood: nabolag

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Luca's Electrifying Halloween: A Hero Emerges at Lago di Como Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-10-29-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Luca guardava fuori dalla finestra, il buio dell'autunno abbracciava la community esclusiva di Lago di Como.En: Luca looked out the window, the darkness of autumn embracing the exclusive community of Lago di Como.It: Le zucche illuminate disegnavano ombre danzanti sui vialetti.En: The lit pumpkins cast dancing shadows on the walkways.It: Era la sera di Halloween, una festa amata dai ragazzi del quartiere.En: It was Halloween evening, a favorite holiday for the neighborhood kids.It: Giulia e Marco, suoi amici, erano già pronti con costumi da vampiro e strega.En: Giulia and Marco, his friends, were already dressed in vampire and witch costumes.It: Ma quando tutto sembrava perfetto, le luci si spensero all'improvviso, calando il buio anche sulle risate.En: But when everything seemed perfect, the lights suddenly went out, casting darkness over the laughter as well.It: Nel silenzio inquietante, il rumore delle foglie cadenti copriva quello dei cuori palpitanti.En: In the unsettling silence, the sound of falling leaves covered that of pounding hearts.It: "È un guasto?En: "Is it a malfunction?"It: ", si chiese Giulia, incerta.En: Giulia wondered, uncertain.It: Marco alzò le spalle, mentre intorno si sentivano solo sussurri di preoccupazione.En: Marco shrugged, while only whispers of concern were heard around them.It: Le feste si interruppero e i bambini tornarono alle loro case un po' amareggiati.En: The parties came to a halt, and the children returned to their homes a bit disappointed.It: Luca sentì una fitta di preoccupazione.En: Luca felt a pang of worry.It: Gli adulti parlavano di aspettare l'elettricista del paese.En: The adults talked about waiting for the town electrician.It: Ma Luca sapeva che poteva farlo.En: But Luca knew he could do it.It: Aveva sempre amato smontare e rimontare oggetti elettronici, anche se i suoi genitori dicevano che perdeva tempo.En: He had always loved dismantling and reassembling electronic items, even though his parents said he was wasting time.It: Ora aveva l'occasione di dimostrare a tutti il contrario.En: Now he had the chance to prove them wrong.It: La decisione era presa.En: The decision was made.It: Si infilò una torcia in tasca e silenziosamente uscì di casa.En: He slipped a flashlight into his pocket and quietly left the house.It: Si diresse verso la piccola stanza delle utility elettroniche.En: He headed towards the small electronic utility room.It: Il cancello cigolava appena, e Luca si trovò davanti al quadro elettrico, un labirinto confuso di fili e interruttori.En: The gate creaked slightly, and Luca found himself facing the electrical panel, a confusing maze of wires and switches.It: Mentre il vento freddo dell'autunno gli solleticava la schiena, Luca esaminò attentamente i componenti.En: As the cold autumn wind tickled his back, Luca carefully examined the components.It: Notò subito qualcosa di strano: fili tagliati e un interruttore fuori posto.En: He immediately noticed something strange: cut wires and a misplaced switch.It: "Qualcuno deve averlo manomesso," pensò, concentrandosi.En: "Someone must have tampered with it," he thought, concentrating.It: Con mani esperte e sicure, Luca iniziò ad aggiustare i collegamenti.En: With expert and steady hands, Luca began to fix the connections.It: Sapeva di avere poco tempo prima che l'adorata festa di Halloween fosse rovinata.En: He knew he had little time before the beloved Halloween celebration was ruined.It: L'orologio della chiesa del villaggio rintoccava le undici e mezza.En: The village church clock struck eleven-thirty.It: Doveva muoversi veloce.En: He had to move quickly.It: Mentre la mezzanotte si avvicinava, Luca finalmente collegò l'ultimo filo.En: As midnight approached, Luca finally connected the last wire.It: Con il cuore in gola, schiacciò l'interruttore principale.En: With his heart in his throat, he flipped the main switch.It: Con un brillio improvviso, ogni casa della comunità si illuminò, risplendendo come stelle nel cielo nero.En: With a sudden brilliance, every house in the community lit up, shining like stars in the black sky.It: Giulia e Marco uscirono fuori, meravigliati.En: Giulia and Marco came outside, amazed.It: "Sei stato tu?"En: "Was it you?"It: chiesero, e Luca annuì, un sorriso timido sul volto.En: they asked, and Luca nodded, a shy smile on his face.It: La gente del vicinato si radunò, applaudendo il giovane eroe della serata.En: The neighborhood gathered, applauding the young hero of the evening.It: Anche i suoi genitori lo abbracciarono, orgogliosi.En: Even his parents hugged him, proud.It: Le risate e i giochi ripresero, i vicini tornarono a festeggiare sotto le lanterne arancioni.En: The laughter and games resumed, the neighbors returned to celebrating under the orange lanterns.It: Luca sentiva ora di non essere più il ragazzo che smontava giocattoli per curiosità, ma un giovane capace e rispettato.En: Luca now felt he was no longer the boy who disassembled toys out of curiosity, but a capable and respected young man.It: Aveva superato la sua paura, e ora guardava avanti, con la certezza che nulla era impossibile.En: He had overcome his fear, and now looked forward, with the certainty that nothing was impossible. Vocabulary Words:darkness: il buiocommunity: la communitypumpkins: le zuccheshadows: le ombrewalkways: i vialettiwitch: la stregacostume: il costumelaughter: le risatesilence: il silenzioleaves: le fogliehearts: i cuorimalfunction: il guastoconcern: la preoccupazionefence: il cancelloelectrical panel: il quadro elettricomaze: il labirintowires: i filiswitches: gli interruttoricomponents: i componenticonnections: i collegamenticlock: l'orologiobrilliance: il brillioflashlight: la torciaheroes: gli eroifear: la paurawind: il ventocuriosity: la curiositàcertainty: la certezzaelectrocution: l'elettrocuzionehands: le mani

Fluent Fiction - Italian: A Flash of Dark Delight: When Halloween Turns Off the Lights Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-10-29-07-38-20-it Story Transcript:It: L'autunno imbiondiva le foglie del quartiere esclusivo dove Luca e Giulia vivevano.En: Autumn was turning the leaves golden in the exclusive neighborhood where Luca and Giulia lived.It: L'aria era fresca e frizzante, e i bambini raccoglievano foglie colorate lungo i marciapiedi impeccabili.En: The air was fresh and crisp, and children collected colorful leaves along the immaculate sidewalks.It: Le case, una più bella dell'altra, iniziavano a brillare di decorazioni di Halloween.En: The houses, each more beautiful than the last, began to shine with Halloween decorations.It: Ogni residente sperava di vincere il premio per il miglior addobbo.En: Every resident hoped to win the prize for the best decoration.It: Luca aveva deciso di fare colpo su Giulia, la sua vicina di casa e amica, organizzando una festa con decorazioni spettacolari.En: Luca had decided to impress Giulia, his neighbor and friend, by organizing a party with spectacular decorations.It: Aveva un piano: trasformare la casa in un vero spettacolo di Halloween.En: He had a plan: to transform the house into a real Halloween show.It: Giulia, sempre con un sorriso, suggerì di mantenere le cose semplici.En: Giulia, always with a smile, suggested keeping things simple.It: Ma Luca, sicuro di sé e un po' testardo, aveva in mente qualcosa di molto più ambizioso.En: But Luca, confident and a bit stubborn, had something much more ambitious in mind.It: La settimana prima di Halloween, Luca aveva riempito il cortile con zucche intagliate, fantasmi svolazzanti e luci allestite in ogni angolo.En: The week before Halloween, Luca filled the yard with carved pumpkins, fluttering ghosts, and lights set up in every corner.It: Il suo orgoglio, tuttavia, era un complicato sistema elettronico che aveva progettato per un grande spettacolo di luci spaventose.En: His pride, however, was a complicated electronic system he had designed for a grand display of spooky lights.It: "Sarà incredibile!"En: "It will be incredible!"It: diceva entusiasta a Giulia, mentre la corrente elettrica del quartiere sembrava già tremare in anticipo.En: he said excitedly to Giulia, as the neighborhood's electrical current seemed to tremble in advance.It: Finalmente, la notte di Halloween arrivò.En: Finally, Halloween night arrived.It: Gli ospiti iniziarono ad affluire.En: Guests began to flock in.It: Luca, con un gran sorriso, prese il telecomando per accendere il suo capolavoro.En: Luca, with a big smile, picked up the remote to turn on his masterpiece.It: Ma improvvisamente, con un colpo lucente, i fari dell'intero quartiere si accesero, seguiti da un black-out totale.En: But suddenly, with a bright flash, the lights of the entire neighborhood came on, followed by a total blackout.It: Il buio avvolse tutto, portando con sé un'esplosione di risate e piccoli urli di terrore.En: Darkness enveloped everything, bringing with it an explosion of laughter and small screams of terror.It: "Non preoccuparti," disse Giulia ridendo, "Possiamo sempre improvvisare!"En: "Don't worry," said Giulia, laughing, "We can always improvise!"It: Con creatività accese la torcia del suo telefono, illuminando il viso con un aspetto spettrale.En: With creativity, she turned on the flashlight of her phone, lighting up her face with a ghostly look.It: Luca e gli altri ospiti fecero lo stesso.En: Luca and the other guests did the same.It: In pochi minuti, i bambini ridevano mentre raccontavano storie di fantasmi sotto il chiarore delle torce.En: Within minutes, the children were laughing as they told ghost stories under the glow of the flashlights.It: La festa di Halloween si trasformò così in una serata magica, imprevedibile e piena di sorrisi.En: The Halloween party thus transformed into a magical night, unpredictable and full of smiles.It: Alla fine, mentre la corrente tornava piano piano, Luca guardò Giulia e disse, "Grazie.En: In the end, as the power slowly returned, Luca looked at Giulia and said, "Thank you.It: Hai proprio ragione, non c'è bisogno di tanto per divertirsi."En: You're absolutely right, you don't need much to have fun."It: Giulia sorrise, afferrando la mano di Luca, "Imparare a ridere insieme è la migliore decorazione che possiamo avere."En: Giulia smiled, grabbing Luca's hand, "Learning to laugh together is the best decoration we can have."It: Così, il premio per la miglior decorazione non fu vinto dalla casa di Luca, ma quella notte, tra ombre danzanti e storie allegre, l'avevano già dimenticato.En: So, the prize for the best decoration wasn't won by Luca's house, but that night, among dancing shadows and cheerful stories, they had already forgotten about it.It: E forse, questo era il vero trucco di Halloween.En: And perhaps, this was the real trick of Halloween. Vocabulary Words:autumn: l'autunnoleaves: le foglieneighborhood: il quartiereexclusive: esclusivocrisp: frizzanteimmaculate: impeccabilisidewalks: i marciapiedidecorations: le decorazioniresident: il residenteprize: il premioneighbor: la vicinaambitious: ambiziosoghosts: i fantasmicorner: l'angolopride: l'orgogliosystem: il sistemadisplay: lo spettacoloflash: il colpoblackout: il black-outdarkness: il buioscreams: gli urliterror: il terroreimprovise: improvvisareflashlight: la torciaspooky: spaventoseguests: gli ospitimasterpiece: il capolavorocreativity: la creativitàunpredictable: imprevedibileshadows: le ombre

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Unmasking Courage: A Halloween Party Surprise Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-10-29-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Det var en kylig höstkväll.En: It was a chilly autumn evening.Sv: Löven låg som en färgglad matta över trottoarerna i det lilla, välordnade grindsamhället.En: The leaves lay like a colorful carpet over the sidewalks in the small, well-organized grindsamhälle.Sv: Klubbhuset, där Halloween-festen hölls, var upplyst av pumpalampor och stearinljus som flimrade i mörkret.En: The clubhouse, where the Halloween party was held, was illuminated by pumpkin lamps and flickering candles in the darkness.Sv: Kvällen lovade spänning och skräck – på det roligaste sättet förstås.En: The evening promised excitement and fear—in the most fun way, of course.Sv: Lars stod i hörnet av rummet, nervös och obekväm.En: Lars stood in the corner of the room, nervous and uncomfortable.Sv: Han hade nyligen flyttat hit med sin fru och kände sig fortfarande som en främling bland sina grannar.En: He had recently moved here with his wife and still felt like a stranger among his neighbors.Sv: Men för Annika, den energiska och vänliga grannen, ville han stanna lite längre, även om han helst av allt ville smita iväg och gömma sig i sitt bekväma, välbekanta hem.En: But for Annika, the energetic and friendly neighbor, he wanted to stay a little longer, even though he most of all wanted to slip away and hide in his comfortable, familiar home.Sv: Annika, klädd i en häxdräkt, log stort och rörde sig smidigt genom folkmassan, säker i sitt element.En: Annika, dressed in a witch costume, smiled broadly and moved smoothly through the crowd, confident in her element.Sv: Hon hade planerat den här festen i veckor.En: She had been planning this party for weeks.Sv: Kvällen skulle bli oförglömlig – det var vad hon hade lovat alla.En: The evening would be unforgettable—that was what she had promised everyone.Sv: Johan, grindsamhällets lite mystiska säkerhetsvakt, stod vid dörren i sin uniform.En: Johan, the grindsamhälle's somewhat mysterious security guard, stood at the door in his uniform.Sv: Han hade en gåtfull utstrålning, och det gick rykten om hans koppling till det mystiska strömavbrotten som ibland drabbade området.En: He had an enigmatic aura, and there were rumors about his connection to the mysterious power outages that sometimes plagued the area.Sv: Men när lamporna plötsligt släcktes och musiken dog ut, blev salen full av förvirring och oroliga röster.En: But when the lights suddenly went out, and the music died, the hall was full of confusion and worried voices.Sv: "Vad händer nu?"En: "What's happening now?"Sv: ropade någon.En: someone shouted.Sv: Annika skrattade nervöst och försökte lugna alla.En: Annika laughed nervously and tried to calm everyone.Sv: "Det är bara en del av showen," sa hon med en glimt i ögat.En: "It's just part of the show," she said with a glint in her eye.Sv: Lars, som precis hade samlat mod att kanske säga några ord till sina nya grannar, kände paniken växa inom sig.En: Lars, who had just gathered the courage to perhaps say a few words to his new neighbors, felt the panic rising within him.Sv: Johan, å sin sida, insåg att det var dags att agera.En: Johan, on the other hand, realized it was time to act.Sv: Med en ursäktande nick till Annika lämnade Johan sin post och smög tyst ut i mörkret.En: With an apologetic nod to Annika, Johan left his post and quietly slipped out into the darkness.Sv: Han måste hitta källan till strömavbrottet, även om det betydde att riskera sina hemligheter.En: He had to find the source of the power outage, even if it meant risking his secrets.Sv: Lars såg Johan försvinna ut genom dörren.En: Lars watched Johan disappear through the door.Sv: En inre kamp snurrade inom honom.En: An internal struggle churned within him.Sv: Skulle han försöka hjälpa till?En: Should he try to help?Sv: Han hade alltid varit försiktig, men någonstans inom sig ville han visa mod.En: He had always been cautious, but somewhere within him, he wanted to show courage.Sv: Utanför klubbhuset hördes Johans dämpade fotsteg.En: Outside the clubhouse, Johan's muffled footsteps could be heard.Sv: Mörkret omgav honom, men han visste vart han var på väg – till det lilla huset där generatorn fanns.En: Darkness surrounded him, but he knew where he was headed—to the little house where the generator was.Sv: När han kom närmare hörde han ett svagt surrande ljud – generatorn höll på att överhettas.En: As he got closer, he heard a faint buzzing sound—the generator was overheating.Sv: Precis när han gick in, frös Johan till.En: Just as he entered, Johan froze.Sv: Det sprakade och rök började stiga.En: There was sparking, and smoke began to rise.Sv: Plötsligt stod Lars bakom honom, all nervositet som bortblåst.En: Suddenly, Lars stood behind him, all nervousness gone.Sv: "Låt mig hjälpa," sa han enkelt.En: "Let me help," he said simply.Sv: Tillsammans lyckades de stänga av generatorn precis innan den fattade eld.En: Together, they managed to turn off the generator just before it caught fire.Sv: Hjärtat i halsgropen lyckades de få igång den igen, och snart strömmade ljuset tillbaka in i klubbhuset.En: With hearts in their throats, they managed to get it going again, and soon the light flowed back into the clubhouse.Sv: Gästerna jublade, musiken började spela och festen fick nytt liv.En: The guests cheered, the music began to play, and the party came back to life.Sv: Annika, lättad och tacksam, tackade Lars för hans mod.En: Annika, relieved and grateful, thanked Lars for his courage.Sv: "Du är vår hjälte ikväll!"En: "You're our hero tonight!"Sv: sa hon med ett leende som förenade dem alla.En: she said with a smile that united them all.Sv: Johan och Lars delade en tyst förståelse utanför strålkastarnas ljus.En: Johan and Lars shared a silent understanding outside the spotlight.Sv: "Tack," mumlade Johan, med ögonen stilla och uppskattande.En: "Thank you," Johan murmured, his eyes calm and appreciative.Sv: Hemligheterna var inte alla borta, men förtroendet hade börjat växa.En: The secrets weren't all gone, but trust had begun to grow.Sv: Lars, nu omgiven av leenden och värme, kände en ny säkerhet.En: Lars, now surrounded by smiles and warmth, felt a new security.Sv: Kanske var det så här att verkligen höra till.En: Maybe this was what it was like to truly belong.Sv: Festen fortsatte, men skuggan av mörkret hade försvunnit.En: The party continued, but the shadow of darkness had vanished.Sv: Hjärtan var öppna, och natten hade blivit en att minnas.En: Hearts were open, and the night had become one to remember. Vocabulary Words:chilly: kyligautumn: höstsidewalks: trottoarernailluminated: upplystflickering: flimradeexcitement: spänningnervous: nervösuncomfortable: obekvämstranger: främlingslip away: smita ivägfamiliar: välbekantaenergetic: energiskabroadly: stortsmoothly: smidigtunforgettable: oförglömligmysterious: mystiskaenigmatic: gåtfullpower outages: strömavbrottenplagued: drabbadeconfusion: förvirringapologetic: ursäktandequietly: tystchurned: snurradeinternal: inreoverheating: överhettassparking: sprakadebuzzing: surrandehearts in their throats: hjärtat i halsgropencheered: jubladerelieved: lättad

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Unexpected Bonds: A Halloween Night in Stockholm Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-10-29-07-38-20-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Det var en krispig höstkväll i Stockholm.En: It was a crisp autumn evening in Stockholm.Sv: Gårdarna blinkade i all sin Halloween-glans.En: The yards glittered in all their Halloween splendor.Sv: Barn i dräkter sprang omkring med högljudda skratt och pumpor lyste varmt i mörkret.En: Children in costumes ran around with loud laughter, and pumpkins glowed warmly in the darkness.Sv: I det avgränsade området där Lars och Elsa bodde, var stämningen både mystisk och inbjudande.En: In the secluded area where Lars and Elsa lived, the atmosphere was both mysterious and inviting.Sv: "Ser du vår nya granne där borta?"En: "Do you see our new neighbor over there?"Sv: frågade Lars, som alltid spanade efter något intressant.En: asked Lars, who was always on the lookout for something interesting.Sv: Elsa, som bar på en korg fylld med godis, vinkade entusiastiskt åt de små häxorna och spökena som passerade dem.En: Elsa, carrying a basket filled with candy, waved enthusiastically at the little witches and ghosts passing by them.Sv: "Ja, varför tror du att han plötsligt vill vara med?"En: "Yes, why do you think he suddenly wants to join?"Sv: undrade Elsa nyfiket.En: wondered Elsa curiously.Sv: Deras granne, en äldre herre som sällan visade sig, hade plötsligt anmält sig till Halloween-festen.En: Their neighbor, an elderly gentleman who rarely showed himself, had suddenly signed up for the Halloween party.Sv: "Jag tänkte prata med honom," svarade Lars beslutsamt.En: "I thought I'd talk to him," Lars replied decisively.Sv: "Vi måste få veta varför."En: "We need to find out why."Sv: Elsa log.En: Elsa smiled.Sv: "Kanske behöver han bara lite hjälp med dekorationerna.En: "Maybe he just needs a little help with decorations.Sv: Jag kan erbjuda mig!"En: I can offer to help!"Sv: De gick tillsammans fram till den mystiske grannen, som just satte upp en sista lysande lykta på sin veranda.En: They walked together over to the mysterious neighbor, who was just putting up a final glowing lantern on his porch.Sv: Hans namn var Gunnar, och han log vänligt men avvaktande när han såg dem.En: His name was Gunnar, and he smiled kindly but cautiously when he saw them.Sv: "Hej," sa Lars med sin mest vänliga röst.En: "Hi," said Lars with his most friendly voice.Sv: "Vi undrade om du behövde hjälp?"En: "We were wondering if you needed any help?"Sv: Gunnar tvekade.En: Gunnar hesitated.Sv: Men så, med en suck av lättnad, sa han: "Jag uppskattar det, faktiskt.En: But then, with a sigh of relief, he said, "I appreciate it, actually.Sv: Det är första gången jag gör något sådant här."En: It's the first time I'm doing something like this."Sv: När de började pryda verandan med spindelväv och fladdrande fladdermöss, började Gunnar tala.En: As they began decorating the porch with cobwebs and fluttering bats, Gunnar began to talk.Sv: Han berättade hur han alltid hade firat Halloween med sin fru innan hon gått bort för tre år sedan.En: He told them how he had always celebrated Halloween with his wife before she passed away three years ago.Sv: Denna natt var deras speciella tradition.En: This night had been their special tradition.Sv: "Tänkte att det kanske var dags att försöka igen, för hennes skull," sa han mjukt.En: "Thought maybe it was time to try again, for her sake," he said softly.Sv: Elsa och Lars såg på varandra och förstod plötsligt varför Gunnar valt just denna Halloween att vara med.En: Elsa and Lars looked at each other and suddenly understood why Gunnar had chosen this Halloween to join in.Sv: Det var en hyllning till minnen och kärlek.En: It was an homage to memories and love.Sv: När kvällen fortskred, stirrade varken Lars eller Elsa misstänksamt längre på Gunnar.En: As the evening progressed, neither Lars nor Elsa looked suspiciously at Gunnar any longer.Sv: Istället bjöd de in honom till fler gemensamma arrangemang.En: Instead, they invited him to more community events.Sv: I det mjuka ljuset från Halloween-lyktorna hade både Lars och Elsa lärt sig något nytt.En: In the soft light from the Halloween lanterns, both Lars and Elsa learned something new.Sv: Lars slutade analysera allting så mycket och förstod att alla bar på sina egna historier.En: Lars stopped analyzing everything so much and realized everyone has their own stories.Sv: Elsa upptäckte att riktiga vänskaper ibland krävde tid och tålamod.En: Elsa discovered that real friendships sometimes required time and patience.Sv: Och så, förenade i ett litet överraskande band, gick de alla tre genom den snurriga höstvinden, längre in i kvällens äventyr.En: And so, united in a little unexpected bond, they all walked together through the swirling autumn wind, further into the night's adventure. Vocabulary Words:crisp: krispigglittered: blinkadesplendor: glanssecluded: avgränsademysterious: mystiskinviting: inbjudandecostumes: dräkterlaughter: skrattcuriously: nyfiketelderly: äldrecautiously: avvaktandehesitated: tvekaderelief: lättnaddecisively: beslutsamtappreciate: uppskattarfluttering: fladdrandesoftly: mjukthomage: hyllningmemories: minnenprogressed: fortskredinvited: bjödcommunity: gemensammasuspiciously: misstänksamtanalyzing: analyserafriendships: vänskaperrequired: krävdepatience: tålamodunexpected: överraskandebond: bandswirling: snurriga

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Autumn Heirlooms and Unexpected Friendships Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-10-29-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 秋の風がそっと吹き、長野のゲートコミュニティは色鮮やかな紅葉で包まれていました。En: The autumn breeze blew gently, wrapping the Nagano gated community in vibrant autumn leaves.Ja: 小さな伝統的な家々には、ランタンと祭りの飾りが飾られ、焼き鳥の香りが漂う中、秋祭りの準備が進んでいました。En: Small traditional houses were adorned with lanterns and festival decorations, and amidst the aroma of yakitori, preparations for the autumn festival were underway.Ja: その日、ユウトは落ち着かない様子で歩いていました。En: That day, Yuto walked around restlessly.Ja: 彼の心はアキコに向けられていました。En: His thoughts were focused on Akiko.Ja: アキコはいつも明るく元気で、コミュニティの伝統を大切にしている女性です。En: Akiko was a woman who was always cheerful and lively, and she cherished the community's traditions.Ja: しかし、祭りの準備中に、大切な家宝を失くしてしまったのです。En: However, during the festival preparations, she had lost an important family heirloom.Ja: 「どうしよう…」アキコは不安そうに呟きました。En: "What should I do..." Akiko muttered anxiously.Ja: その様子を見たユウトは、彼女を助けたいと思いました。En: Seeing her like this, Yuto wanted to help her.Ja: そして、兄のヒロシに協力を頼むことを決心します。En: He decided to ask his older brother, Hiroshi, for assistance.Ja: ヒロシはアキコの兄で、En: Hiroshi is Akiko's older brother.Ja: 少し疑い深い面もありますが、妹のことを大切にしています。En: While he can be a bit skeptical, he cares deeply for his sister.Ja: ユウトがヒロシに対して真剣にお願いすると、ヒロシは少し戸惑いつつも、「わかりました。協力します」と微笑みました。En: When Yuto earnestly asked him for help, Hiroshi, though a bit perplexed, smiled and said, "Alright. I'll help."Ja: 二人は飾り付けを一つ一つ確認しながら、慎重に探しました。En: The two of them carefully searched, checking each decoration one by one.Ja: 「ここじゃないかな」とヒロシが言った瞬間、ユウトは心臓がどきどきしました。En: The moment Hiroshi said, "Maybe it's here," Yuto felt his heart race.Ja: ついに、祭りの飾りの中に隠れていた家宝を見つけたのです。En: Finally, they found the family heirloom hidden among the festival decorations.Ja: 「やった！」ユウトとヒロシは嬉しさのあまりお互いに手を叩いて祝いました。En: "We did it!" Yuto and Hiroshi, overwhelmed with joy, clapped hands to celebrate.Ja: ちょうどその時、夕方の儀式が始まる合図の鐘が鳴りました。En: Just then, the bell signaling the start of the evening ceremony rang.Ja: アキコに報告すると、彼女の顔は喜びで輝きました。En: When they reported to Akiko, her face lit up with joy.Ja: 「本当にありがとう、ユウト、ヒロシ」と感謝の言葉を何度も繰り返しました。En: "Thank you so much, Yuto, Hiroshi," she repeatedly expressed her gratitude.Ja: 家宝が無事に戻り、皆で祭りを楽しむことができました。En: With the heirloom safely returned, everyone could enjoy the festival.Ja: その日の終わり、ユウトは自信を持ち、アキコの感謝とヒロシの尊敬を得ていました。En: By the end of that day, Yuto was filled with confidence, having earned Akiko's gratitude and Hiroshi's respect.Ja: 三人の間には新しい友情が生まれ、心温まる秋の一日が幕を閉じました。En: A new friendship blossomed among the three, bringing a heartwarming autumn day to a close. Vocabulary Words:breeze: 風gated community: ゲートコミュニティvibrant: 色鮮やかなadorned: 飾られlanterns: ランタンfestivities: 祭りaroma: 香りrestlessly: 落ち着かない様子でcherished: 大切にしているheirloom: 家宝muttered: 呟きましたanxiously: 不安そうにassistance: 協力skeptical: 疑い深いperplexed: 戸惑いearnestly: 真剣にdecorations: 飾り付けcarefully: 慎重にheart race: 心臓がどきどきしましたoverwhelmed: 嬉しさのあまりlit up: 輝きましたgratitude: 感謝blossomed: 生まれtradition: 伝統confidence: 自信respect: 尊敬heartwarming: 心温まるceremony: 儀式signaling: 合図returned (safely): 無事に戻り

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Designs and Delights: Harto's Halloween Transformation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-10-29-07-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 秋の風が吹くと、紅葉が鮮やかに色づきます。En: When the autumn wind blows, the leaves turn vivid colors.Ja: ここは静かで美しいゲート付きコミュニティです。En: This is a quiet and beautiful gated community.Ja: 道にはカボチャとクモの巣が飾られており、ハロウィンの準備が進んでいます。En: The streets are decorated with pumpkins and spider webs, and preparations for Halloween are underway.Ja: ハルトは最近このコミュニティに引っ越してきました。En: Harto recently moved to this community.Ja: 彼は内向的で、家でグラフィックデザイナーとして働いています。En: He is introverted and works from home as a graphic designer.Ja: 忙しいが、彼は近所の人との関わりが少なく、寂しさを感じることがあります。En: Although busy, he has little interaction with his neighbors and sometimes feels lonely.Ja: そこで、ハロウィン祭りに参加し、新しい友達を作ろうと決意しました。En: He decided to participate in the Halloween festival and make new friends.Ja: 「みなさん、今年のハロウィンを忘れられないものにしましょう！」と、コミュニティイベントの非公式なオーガナイザー、アキコがいつもの元気な笑顔で言います。En: "Everyone, let's make this year's Halloween unforgettable!" Akiko, the unofficial organizer of the community event, says with her usual cheerful smile.Ja: 彼女は新しいアイデアを歓迎してくれます。En: She welcomes new ideas.Ja: しかし、古い伝統を大事にするタケシさんは変化に慎重です。En: However, Takeshi-san, who values old traditions, is cautious about changes.Ja: ハルトは考えます。「どうすればタケシさんにも受け入れてもらえるだろう？」En: Harto wonders, "How could I get Takeshi-san to accept my ideas too?"Ja: そこで、彼は独自の装飾をデザインし、デジタルプロジェクションのディスプレイを使うことにしました。En: So, he decided to design unique decorations and use digital projection displays.Ja: アイデアを思いついたハルトは、計画会議に参加します。En: With his idea in mind, Harto joins the planning meeting.Ja: 心配と不安を抱えながらも、自分のデザインを紹介します。En: Despite feeling worried and anxious, he presents his designs.Ja: 「これは私の考えです。」と、ハルトは優しい声で言い、デジタルプロジェクションを始めます。En: "This is my idea," Harto says in a gentle voice and begins the digital projection.Ja: 夜の闇の中、家々の壁に鮮やかな映像が映し出されました。En: In the darkness of the night, vibrant images are projected onto the walls of the houses.Ja: コミュニティの人々はその変化に驚き、拍手が起こります。En: The community members are amazed by the transformation, and applause breaks out.Ja: 「すばらしい！」とアキコは感動して言いました。En: "Wonderful!" Akiko says excitedly.Ja: 「これで今年のハロウィンは特別なものになりますね。」En: "With this, this year's Halloween will be something special."Ja: タケシも腕を組みながらニヤリと笑って言いました。「いいセンスだ、ハルト君。」En: Takeshi also smiles wryly with his arms crossed and says, "You have good taste, Harto-kun."Ja: この成功がハルトの自信を高めました。En: This success boosted Harto's confidence.Ja: 祭り当日、皆が楽しんでいる姿を見て、彼はここでの生活が心の中に根付き始めたことを感じました。En: Seeing everyone enjoying themselves on the day of the festival, he felt that his life here was beginning to take root in his heart.Ja: ハロウィン祭りは無事に終わり、ハルトはコミュニティの一員として受け入れられました。En: The Halloween festival concluded without a hitch, and Harto was accepted as a member of the community.Ja: 彼はアキコやタケシとの友情を大切にし、もう一人ではない安心感に包まれていました。En: He cherished his friendships with Akiko and Takeshi and was enveloped in the reassurance that he was no longer alone.Ja: ポカポカと心暖まる秋の夜でした。En: It was a warm, heartwarming autumn night. Vocabulary Words:autumn: 秋vivid: 鮮やかgated community: ゲート付きコミュニティdecorated: 飾られてpreparations: 準備introverted: 内向的interaction: 関わりlonely: 寂しさparticipate: 参加unforgettable: 忘れられないunofficial: 非公式なorganizer: オーガナイザーcautious: 慎重unique: 独自digital projection: デジタルプロジェクションdisplays: ディスプレイanxious: 不安vibrant: 鮮やかなapplause: 拍手excitedly: 感動してboosted: 高めましたconfidence: 自信transformation: 変化enveloped: 包まれてreassurance: 安心感heartwarming: 心暖まるfestival: 祭りcherished: 大切にequates: 根付き始めたarms crossed: 腕を組みながら

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Illuminating Hearts: Diwali's Warm Glow of Community Bonds Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-10-29-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: दिल्ली के एक खूबसूरत सी गेटेड कम्युनिटी में पतझड़ की ठंडक के बावजूद, दीवाली की तैयारियों से माहौल गरमाया हुआ था।En: In a beautiful gated community in Delhi, despite the chill of autumn, the atmosphere was warmed by the preparations for Diwali.Hi: हर ओर रंगबिरंगी लाइट्स और फूलों की सजावट आँखों को सुकून दे रही थी।En: Everywhere, colorful lights and floral decorations were soothing to the eyes.Hi: हवा में लड्डू और मिठाइयों की मीठी महक तैर रही थी।En: The sweet scent of laddoo and sweets was floating in the air.Hi: अनिका, जो हाल ही में छोटे शहर से इस बड़े महानगर में आई थी, इस बार की दीवाली को खास बनाना चाहती थी।En: Anika, who recently moved from a small town to this big city, wanted to make this Diwali special.Hi: वह अपने पड़ोसी से अच्छा संबंध बनाना चाहती थी और इस नई जगह को घर सा महसूस करना चाहती थी।En: She wanted to build a good relationship with her neighbors and make this new place feel like home.Hi: अनिका ने ठान लिया था कि इस बार सबसे सुंदर सजावट वही करेगी।En: Anika was determined to have the most beautiful decorations this time.Hi: लेकिन उसके पास साज-सज्जा का अनुभव बहुत कम था और बजट भी सीमित था।En: However, she had very little experience with decoration, and her budget was limited.Hi: यहीं उसके पड़ोसी राजेश अंकल मदद कर सकते थे।En: This is where her neighbor, Rajesh Uncle, could help.Hi: वे इस कम्युनिटी में वर्षों से रह रहे थे और दीवाली की परंपराओं के बारे में बहुत कुछ जानते थे।En: He had been living in this community for years and knew a lot about Diwali traditions.Hi: राजेश अंकल अपनी दिवंगत पत्नी की यादों में खोए रहते थे।En: Rajesh Uncle was often lost in the memories of his late wife.Hi: लेकिन अनिका के प्रस्ताव को उन्होंने खुशी-खुशी स्वीकार कर लिया।En: But he happily accepted Anika's proposal.Hi: अनिका उत्साह से राजेश अंकल से परंपरागत सजावट के बारे में जानने और सीखने लगी।En: Anika eagerly started learning about traditional decorations from Rajesh Uncle.Hi: दूसरी तरफ, काव्या, जो इस बार की दीवाली की जिम्मेदारी संभाल रही थी, काफी उत्साहित थी लेकिन काम का बोझ देखते हुए थोड़ी व्याकुल भी।En: On the other hand, Kavya, who was in charge of this year's Diwali celebrations, was quite excited, but also a bit anxious due to the workload.Hi: सब कुछ परफेक्ट होना चाहिए, इसका जिम्मा उसी पर था।En: It was her responsibility to make sure everything was perfect.Hi: दीवाली की शाम आई।En: The evening of Diwali arrived.Hi: पूरी कम्युनिटी में रोशनी फैल चुकी थी।En: Lights were spread across the entire community.Hi: तभी एक अप्रत्याशित बिजली कटौती हुई।En: Suddenly, an unexpected power outage occurred.Hi: कुछ क्षण के लिए सभी अंधेरे में डूब गए।En: Everyone was plunged into darkness for a few moments.Hi: अनिका ने तुरंत राजेश अंकल के साथ मिलकर मोमबत्तियाँ और दीए जलाने शुरू किए।En: Anika, along with Rajesh Uncle, immediately began lighting candles and lamps.Hi: धीरे-धीरे पूरे कम्युनिटी में मोमबत्तियों की सरसरा उजियारा फैल गया।En: Gradually, the entire community was illuminated with the soft glow of candles.Hi: लोग अंधेरे की जगह इस नर्म, घरेलू रोशनी को पसंद कर रहे थे।En: People were preferring this warm, homely light over the darkness.Hi: इस तरह की सहज और आत्मीय सजावट को देखकर सभी प्रशंसा करने लगे।En: Seeing this simple and heartfelt decoration, everyone began to appreciate it.Hi: अनिका का मन फूला न समाया।En: Anika's heart swelled with pride.Hi: इस पल में उसे अपने काम पर गर्व महसूस हुआ और खुद को इस जगह का हिस्सा माना।En: In that moment, she felt proud of her work and felt like a part of this place.Hi: राजेश अंकल भी इस पल को देखकर संतुष्ट महसूस कर रहे थे।En: Rajesh Uncle also felt satisfied witnessing this moment.Hi: वर्षों बाद उन्होंने दीवाली की खुशी अपने परिवार के साथ नहीं, बल्कि कम्युनिटी के तौर पर साझा की।En: After years, he shared the joy of Diwali not with his family, but in a community way.Hi: अंततः, अनिका ने सीखा कि असली खुशी और संतोष सहयोग और आपसी संबंधों में छिपा होता है, न कि प्रतिस्पर्धा में।En: Ultimately, Anika learned that true happiness and satisfaction lie in cooperation and mutual relationships, not in competition.Hi: और राजेश अंकल ने भी पाया कि यादें बाँटने और परंपराएं आगे बढ़ाने में नई खुशियों का रास्ता निकल सकता है।En: And Rajesh Uncle discovered that sharing memories and carrying traditions forward could lead to new joys.Hi: दीपों की वो रात अनिका और राजेश अंकल के लिए नई शुरुआत ला दी।En: That night of lamps brought a new beginning for Anika and Rajesh Uncle. Vocabulary Words:gated: गेटेडpreparations: तैयारियोंsoothing: सुकूनscent: महकdetermined: ठान लिया थाbudget: बजटlimited: सीमितproposal: प्रस्तावanxious: व्याकुलworkload: काम का बोझresponsibility: जिम्मेदारीoutage: कटौतीdarkness: अंधेरेilluminated: उजियाराgradually: धीरे-धीरेheartswelling: फूला न समायाcommunity: कम्युनिटीmutual: आपसीsatisfaction: संतोषcooperation: सहयोगcompetition: प्रतिस्पर्धाmemories: यादोंshared: साझाtraditions: परंपराओंdiscover: पायाwitnessing: देखकरwarming: गरमायाfloral: फूलों कीfloat: तैर रही थीheartfelt: आत्मीय

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Rain or Shine: A Diwali Celebration Unites a Community Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-10-29-07-38-20-hi Story Transcript:Hi: दीपावली की तैयारी शुरू हो चुकी थी।En: Preparations for Diwali had begun.Hi: आरव यह सुनिश्चित करने में लगा था कि इस बार की दिवाली सबसे यादगार हो।En: Aarav was determined to make this year's Diwali the most memorable ever.Hi: उनका लक्ष्य था कि सामुदायिक त्योहार सबके दिलों में उत्साह भर दे।En: His goal was that the community festival should fill everyone's hearts with excitement.Hi: गुलाबी सर्दियों की शुरुआत हो रही थी।En: The pink winter was beginning.Hi: रंग-बिरंगी रोशनी से सजी गेटेड कम्युनिटी चहल-पहल से भरी थी।En: The gated community, decorated with colorful lights, was bustling with activity.Hi: बच्चे फुलझड़ियाँ लिए इधर-उधर भाग रहे थे, और हवा में मिठाइयों की महक तैर रही थी।En: Children were running around with sparklers, and the aroma of sweets was floating in the air.Hi: आरव ने बैठक बुलायी थी।En: Aarav had called a meeting.Hi: उसमें प्रिय और मीरा भी शामिल थीं।En: Priya and Meera were also included.Hi: प्रिय आरव की पुरानी दोस्त थी।En: Priya was Aarav's old friend.Hi: उत्साही थी लेकिन काम की वजह से कम समय दे पाती थी।En: She was enthusiastic but could spare little time due to work.Hi: मीरा यहाँ नयी-नयी आई थी।En: Meera was new here.Hi: वह जुड़ने की कशिश कर रही थी लेकिन थोड़ी हिचकिचा रही थी।En: She was trying to connect but was a little hesitant.Hi: "हमें तुम्हारी मदद की जरूरत है, प्रिय," आरव ने कहा, "लेकिन तुम्हें अपने काम के साथ तालमेल बैठाना होगा।En: "Priya, we need your help," Aarav said, "but you'll have to balance it with your work.Hi: और मीरा, तुम्हें हम दूसरों से मिलवाएँगे ताकि तुम्हारा यहाँ मन लग सके।En: And Meera, we'll introduce you to others so you can feel more at home here."Hi: "प्रिय ने सिर हिला कर कहा, "ठीक है, पर कुछ जिम्मेदारियाँ मेरे समय के मुताबिक होंगी।En: Priya nodded and said, "Alright, but some responsibilities will need to fit my schedule."Hi: " मीरा ने धीमे से मुस्कराते हुए कहा, "मैं तैयार हूँ।En: Meera smiled softly and said, "I'm ready.Hi: बताइए मुझे क्या करना है।En: Tell me what I need to do."Hi: "दिन बीतते गए और त्योहार का दिन नजदीक आ गया।En: Days passed and the festival day approached.Hi: तीनों ने मिलकर हर काम की योजना बनाई थी।En: Together, they planned every task.Hi: लेकिन उसी दिन अचानक बादल घिर आए।En: But on the day, clouds suddenly gathered.Hi: बारिश का अंदेशा था।En: Rain was likely.Hi: आरव चिंतित हो गया।En: Aarav became worried.Hi: उसने कड़ी मेहनत से तैयारी की थी।En: He had prepared diligently, but he knew he shouldn't be discouraged.Hi: लेकिन उसे पता था कि उसे निराश नहीं होना चाहिए।En: Suddenly, Priya suggested, "Our hall is big.Hi: अचानक, प्रिय ने सुझाव दिया, "हमारा हॉल बड़ा है।En: Why don't we organize everything inside?"Hi: क्यों ना अंदर ही सारा आयोजन कर दें?En: Everyone agreed and got busy with the arrangements.Hi: " सभी सहमत हुए और भाग दौड़ में लग गए।En: In no time, the decorations were set up inside.Hi: कुछ ही देर में सजावट अंदर लगाई गई।En: Meera welcomed the guests, and Priya took charge of the cultural program.Hi: मीरा ने मेहमानों का स्वागत किया और प्रिय ने सांस्कृतिक कार्यक्रम की जिम्मेदारी संभाली।En: By evening, everything was ready.Hi: शाम तक सब कुछ तैयार था।En: All guests were welcomed with rangoli and sweets.Hi: सभी मेहमानों का स्वागत रंगोली और मिठाइयों से किया गया।En: The room was illuminated with the light of lamps.Hi: दीपक की रौशनी से सारा कमरा जगमगा रहा था।En: Children were excited, and the adults were happily mingling.Hi: बच्चे उत्साहित थे और बड़े लोग भी आपस में मिल-जुल कर खुश थे।En: Finally, Aarav stood among everyone and said, "This Diwali is a new beginning for us.Hi: आखिर में आरव ने सबके बीच में खड़े होकर कहा, "यह दिवाली हमारे लिए नई शुरुआत है, हमने सीखा कि अगर हम सब एक-साथ मिलकर काम करें तो मौसम की कैसी भी विपरीत परिस्थितियाँ हों, हम उनसे निपट सकते हैं।En: We learned that if we all work together, no matter what adverse weather conditions may come, we can handle them."Hi: "मीरा अब ठहाके लगाकर सबके साथ बातें कर रही थी।En: Meera was now laughing and chatting with everyone.Hi: प्रिय संतोषी मुस्कान के साथ सोच रही थी कि जीवन में संतुलन कितना जरूरी है।En: Priya thought with a contented smile about how important balance is in life.Hi: आरव को अपनी मेहनत सफल होती दिख रही थी।En: Aarav could see his hard work paying off.Hi: वह जान गया था कि सबसे बड़ी बात सामुदायिक भावना और अनुकूलता है।En: He realized that the most important thing is community spirit and adaptability.Hi: दीवाली का यह दिन सबके लिए एक खास याद बन गया था।En: This Diwali day became a special memory for everyone. Vocabulary Words:determined: सुनिश्चितmemorable: यादगारgoal: लक्ष्यcommunity: सामुदायिकexcitement: उत्साहaroma: महकenthusiastic: उत्साहीhesitant: हिचकिचाbalance: तालमेलapproached: नजदीकgathered: घिरlikely: अंदेशाdiscouraged: निराशsuggested: सुझावorganize: आयोजनarrangements: सजावटwelcomed: स्वागतilluminated: जगमगाadverse: विपरीतconditions: परिस्थितियाँcontented: संतोषीadaptability: अनुकूलताspecial: खासfestival: त्योहारpreparations: तैयारीhustling: चहल-पहलsparkler: फुलझड़ीdiligently: कड़ी मेहनत सेhandle: निपटspirit: भावना

Fluent Fiction - French: Scholarly Synergy: Discovering Friendship in Bookish Paris Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-10-29-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: L'automne enveloppe l'école prestigieuse aux abords de Paris.En: L'automne envelops the prestigious school on the outskirts of Paris.Fr: Les murs de pierre sont habillés de lierre, et les feuilles d'érable dansent dans l'air frais d'octobre.En: The stone walls are dressed with ivy, and the maple leaves dance in the crisp octobre air.Fr: Cette ambiance studieuse est parfois troublée par des éclats de rire timides.En: This studious atmosphere is sometimes disrupted by timid bursts of laughter.Fr: On approche des examens de mi-parcours.En: The midterm exams are approaching.Fr: Les élèves sont concentrés, les piles de livres grandissent dans les salles silencieuses.En: The students are focused, and the piles of books grow in the silent rooms.Fr: Lucien, élève brillant mais solitaire, observe ce manège de sa place dans la bibliothèque.En: Lucien, a brilliant but solitary student, observes this activity from his spot in the library.Fr: Il serait bien tranquille, plongé dans ses livres, mais il ressent la pression.En: He would be quite peaceful, absorbed in his books, but he feels the pressure.Fr: Il doit conserver sa bourse, sinon...En: He must keep his scholarship, otherwise...Fr: Il lève les yeux.En: He looks up.Fr: De l'autre côté de la salle, Clara, nouvelle venue, installe des feuilles colorées autour d'une table.En: On the other side of the room, Clara, a newcomer, is setting up colorful sheets around a table.Fr: Elle sourit et invite d'autres étudiants à la rejoindre.En: She smiles and invites other students to join her.Fr: Clara, joyeuse et créative, se démène pour trouver sa place.En: Clara, cheerful and creative, is making an effort to find her place.Fr: Elle espère que ce groupe d'étude l'aidera à briller.En: She hopes this study group will help her shine.Fr: Sa famille l'a encouragée à réussir ici, et elle veut montrer qu'elle est à la hauteur.En: Her family encouraged her to succeed here, and she wants to show that she is up to the task.Fr: Elle craint parfois de ne pas être assez sérieuse, et elle a besoin de prouver ses capacités.En: She sometimes fears she isn't serious enough and needs to prove her abilities.Fr: Chaque jour, Lucien étudie seul.En: Every day, Lucien studies alone.Fr: Il ne demande pas d'aide, même si l'angoisse pèse lourd sur ses épaules.En: He does not ask for help, even though the anxiety weighs heavily on his shoulders.Fr: Mais un après-midi, la fatigue le pousse à rester plus longtemps dans la bibliothèque.En: But one afternoon, fatigue pushes him to stay longer in the library.Fr: Alors que les lumières s'adoucissent avec la tombée de la nuit, il écoute sans vouloir le groupe de Clara.En: As the lights soften with the onset of night, he listens, without wanting to, to Clara's group.Fr: Leurs discussions sont animées, et Lucien entend des idées qu'il n'avait pas envisagées.En: Their discussions are lively, and Lucien hears ideas he hadn't considered.Fr: Clara explique un concept compliqué avec des gestes enthousiastes.En: Clara explains a complicated concept with enthusiastic gestures.Fr: Quelque chose en Lucien s'ouvre.En: Something in Lucien opens up.Fr: Il se joint à eux, d'abord par simple curiosité, puis il se surprend à participer activement.En: He joins them, first out of simple curiosity, then finds himself actively participating.Fr: Les jours passent, et une amitié inattendue se tisse entre Lucien et Clara.En: Days pass, and an unexpected friendship is formed between Lucien and Clara.Fr: Elle lui montre comment organiser ses idées de manière créative, et lui partage ses méthodes de révision rigoureuses.En: She shows him how to organize his ideas creatively, and he shares his rigorous revision methods.Fr: Ensemble, ils trouvent un équilibre entre les livres et les rires.En: Together, they find a balance between books and laughter.Fr: Les vacances d'Halloween approchent, un moment où l'on fête la fantaisie.En: The Halloween holidays approach, a time when fantasy is celebrated.Fr: L'école organise une petite fête.En: The school organizes a small party.Fr: Lucien et Clara décorent la salle commune, riant des déguisements.En: Lucien and Clara decorate the common room, laughing at the costumes.Fr: C'est la première fois que Lucien se sent aussi à l'aise.En: It's the first time Lucien feels so at ease.Fr: Les examens arrivent et partent.En: The exams come and go.Fr: Lucien et Clara réalisent leurs objectifs.En: Lucien and Clara achieve their goals.Fr: Il garde sa bourse, elle impressionne ses professeurs.En: He keeps his scholarship, she impresses her professors.Fr: Ils sont fiers l'un de l'autre.En: They are proud of each other.Fr: Lucien a appris que demander de l'aide n'est pas un signe de faiblesse.En: Lucien has learned that asking for help is not a sign of weakness.Fr: Clara a compris que se démarquer nécessite aussi de s'engager dans des projets sérieux.En: Clara has understood that standing out also requires committing to serious projects.Fr: Alors que les dernières feuilles d'automne quittent les arbres, une nouvelle saison commence, pleine de promesses et d'amitiés nées des rencontres inattendues.En: As the last autumn leaves fall from the trees, a new season begins, full of promises and friendships born from unexpected encounters. Vocabulary Words:the outskirts: les abordsthe stone: la pierrethe ivy: le lierrethe maple: l'érablecrisp: fraisthe atmosphere: l'ambiancedisrupted: troubléethe bursts: les éclatsthe midterm: la mi-parcoursthe pile: la pilethe room: la sallethe scholarship: la boursethe newcomer: la nouvelle venuethe sheet: la feuillecheerful: joyeusecreative: créativeto shine: brillerto commit: s'engagerlively: animéescomplicated: compliquéenthusiastic: enthousiastesunexpected: inattenduerigorous: rigoureusesto decorate: décorerthe disguise: le déguisementproud: fiersthe weakness: la faiblesseto stand out: se démarquerthe promise: la promessethe encounter: la rencontre

Fluent Fiction - French: Spectacular Chaos: The Accidental Triumph of Étienne's Halloween Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-10-29-07-38-20-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Dans la belle communauté sécurisée, à l'approche d'Halloween, Étienne était déterminé.En: In the beautiful gated community, as Halloween approached, Étienne was determined.Fr: Il voulait que sa maison soit la plus belle, la plus effrayante de toutes.En: He wanted his house to be the most beautiful, the scariest of all.Fr: Il espérait remporter le prix de la "Meilleure Maison Décorée".En: He hoped to win the "Best Decorated House" prize.Fr: Mais tout ne se passait pas comme prévu.En: But not everything went as planned.Fr: Étienne avait beaucoup de décorations.En: Étienne had many decorations.Fr: Des citrouilles lumineuses, des fantômes suspendus, des toiles d'araignées géantes.En: Lighted pumpkins, hanging ghosts, giant spider webs.Fr: Mais ses voisins aussi étaient ambitieux.En: But his neighbors were ambitious too.Fr: Leurs maisons brillaient déjà de mille feux et regorgeaient de sorcières et de squelettes animés.En: Their houses were already glowing brightly, filled with witches and animated skeletons.Fr: Étienne souriait, plein de confiance, mais une étincelle de doute brillait dans ses yeux.En: Étienne smiled, full of confidence, but a spark of doubt shone in his eyes.Fr: Un matin ensoleillé d'automne, Étienne commença à mettre ses décorations en place.En: On a sunny autumn morning, Étienne began to set up his decorations.Fr: Mais un problème inattendu apparut.En: But an unexpected problem appeared.Fr: Un écureuil curieux, attiré par les décorations, surgit de l'arbre.En: A curious squirrel, attracted by the decorations, sprang from the tree.Fr: Il sauta sur une toile d'araignée, la faisant tomber.En: It jumped onto a spider web, causing it to fall.Fr: Étienne soupira.En: Étienne sighed.Fr: "Pas encore!En: "Not again!"Fr: ", murmura-t-il.En: he murmured.Fr: Plus tard dans la journée, ses amis Sophie et Luc vinrent l'aider.En: Later in the day, his friends Sophie and Luc came to help him.Fr: Sophie était enthousiaste, mais avait tendance à trébucher sur les fils.En: Sophie was enthusiastic but had a tendency to trip over the wires.Fr: Luc, quant à lui, était distrait par chaque bruit dans la rue.En: Luc, on the other hand, was distracted by every noise on the street.Fr: Ensemble, ils formèrent une équipe chaotique mais joyeuse.En: Together, they formed a chaotic but joyful team.Fr: "Regarde cette citrouille!En: "Look at this pumpkin!"Fr: ", s'exclama Luc en pointant du doigt une citrouille que l'écureuil avait roulée sur la pelouse.En: exclaimed Luc, pointing at a pumpkin the squirrel had rolled onto the lawn.Fr: Étienne riait, même si à l'intérieur de lui, une petite voix disait qu'ils perdaient le contrôle.En: Étienne laughed, even though inside him, a small voice said they were losing control.Fr: La veille d'Halloween, les décorations prenaient forme.En: The night before Halloween, the decorations were taking shape.Fr: Cependant, l'écureuil ne s'arrêtait pas.En: However, the squirrel did not stop.Fr: Il dénouait des lumières, renversait des fantômes.En: It untied lights and knocked over ghosts.Fr: Étienne essayait de rester calme, mais il était inquiet.En: Étienne tried to stay calm, but he was worried.Fr: Puis, le grand soir arriva.En: Then, the big night arrived.Fr: Les enfants du quartier, vêtus de costumes colorés, parcouraient les rues à la recherche de bonbons.En: The neighborhood children, dressed in colorful costumes, roamed the streets in search of candy.Fr: Étienne, Sophie et Luc allumèrent toutes les décorations.En: Étienne, Sophie, and Luc turned on all the decorations.Fr: C'était magique.En: It was magical.Fr: La maison brillait, malgré quelques détails déplacés par l'écureuil.En: The house shone brightly, despite a few details displaced by the squirrel.Fr: Mais soudain, un cri retentit.En: But suddenly, a scream rang out.Fr: L'écureuil avait allumé par accident un feu d'artifice dans le jardin!En: The squirrel had accidentally set off a firework in the garden!Fr: Les fusées illuminèrent le ciel.En: The rockets lit up the sky.Fr: Les voisins sortirent pour voir le spectacle imprévu.En: The neighbors came out to see the unexpected show.Fr: Étienne souriait, même si ce n'était pas le plan.En: Étienne smiled, even if it wasn't the plan.Fr: Les rires envahirent la rue.En: Laughter filled the street.Fr: Les enfants applaudissaient.En: The children applauded.Fr: C'était le chaos, mais un chaos magnifique.En: It was chaos, but a magnificent chaos.Fr: À la fin de la soirée, les organisateurs vinrent chez Étienne.En: At the end of the evening, the organizers came to Étienne's house.Fr: Ils avaient un prix.En: They had a prize.Fr: Pas pour la "Meilleure Maison Décorée", mais pour "La Maison la Plus Amusante".En: Not for the "Best Decorated House," but for the "Most Fun House."Fr: Étienne réalisa que le vrai esprit d'Halloween était ici, dans les rires partagés.En: Étienne realized that the true spirit of Halloween was here, in the shared laughter.Fr: Lui, Sophie et Luc regardèrent la lune, satisfaits.En: He, Sophie, and Luc looked at the moon, satisfied.Fr: Étienne avait appris quelque chose d'important: le secret de la réussite réside parfois dans l'imperfection et la joie partagée avec des amis.En: Étienne had learned something important: the secret to success sometimes lies in imperfection and the joy shared with friends.Fr: C'était la vraie magie d'Halloween.En: That was the real magic of Halloween. Vocabulary Words:the community: la communautédetermined: déterminéthe prize: le prixlighted pumpkins: des citrouilles lumineuseshanging ghosts: des fantômes suspendusgiant spider webs: des toiles d'araignées géantesambitious: ambitieuxto glow: brilleranimated skeletons: des squelettes animésthe doubt: le doutethe problem: le problèmecurious: curieuxto murmur: murmurerenthusiastic: enthousiasteto trip: trébucherdistracted: distraitchaotic: chaotiquejoyful: joyeuxto laugh: rireto displace: déplacerto untie: dénouerto knock over: renverserto set off: allumerthe firework: le feu d'artificethe rockets: les fuséesto light up: illuminerunexpected: imprévuto applaud: applaudirthe organizer: l'organisateurfun: amusant

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Unlocking Secrets: A Mystery Beneath Buenos Aires Streets Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-10-29-22-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: Las jacarandas florecían en las calles empedradas de la comunidad cerrada de Buenos Aires.En: The jacarandas were blooming on the cobblestone streets of the gated community in Buenos Aires.Es: La primavera llenaba el aire de colores vivos y aromas dulces.En: Spring filled the air with vibrant colors and sweet aromas.Es: El sol brillaba sobre las casas adornadas para celebrar el Día de los Muertos.En: The sun shone on the houses adorned to celebrate Día de los Muertos.Es: La comunidad estaba llena de vida, pero esa mañana, algo inesperado ocurrió.En: The community was full of life, but that morning, something unexpected happened.Es: Tomás encontró una nota misteriosa en su buzón.En: Tomás found a mysterious note in his mailbox.Es: No esperaba recibir correspondencia ese día.En: He didn't expect to receive correspondence that day.Es: La nota tenía letras grandes y torcidas.En: The note had large, twisted letters.Es: Decía: "Sigue las instrucciones si quieres saber la verdad.En: It said, "Follow the instructions if you want to know the truth.Es: El peligro es real.En: The danger is real.Es: Confía en los jacarandas."En: Trust the jacarandas."Es: Tomás sintió un escalofrío.En: Tomás felt a shiver.Es: ¿Qué significaba ese mensaje?En: What did that message mean?Es: Miró alrededor, esperando encontrar alguna pista.En: He looked around, hoping to find some clue.Es: Preocupado, decidió pedir ayuda a Inés, su amiga y vecina.En: Worried, he decided to ask for help from Inés, his friend and neighbor.Es: Inés siempre buscaba aventuras y misterios.En: Inés was always looking for adventures and mysteries.Es: Le encantaba investigar cosas extrañas.En: She loved investigating strange things.Es: Al escuchar a Tomás, sus ojos brillaron de emoción.En: Upon hearing Tomás, her eyes sparkled with excitement.Es: "Tenemos que resolver esto, Tomás.En: "We have to solve this, Tomás.Es: Seguro es una gran historia," dijo Inés.En: It's surely a great story," said Inés.Es: Mientras tanto, Luciana, la nueva vecina, observaba desde su ventana.En: Meanwhile, Luciana, the new neighbor, watched from her window.Es: La veían como una persona enigmática.En: She was seen as an enigmatic person.Es: Sus hábitos extraños eran tema de conversaciones.En: Her strange habits were a topic of conversation.Es: Al enterarse de la nota, se unió a ellos.En: Upon learning about the note, she joined them.Es: "Mis antepasados han vivido aquí," explicó Luciana.En: "My ancestors have lived here," explained Luciana.Es: "Quizás pueda ayudar."En: "Perhaps I can help."Es: El trío empezó a caminar por la comunidad, siguiendo las pistas.En: The trio started walking through the community, following the clues.Es: Las flores de jacaranda y los olores del pan recién hecho los acompañaban.En: The jacaranda flowers and the smells of freshly baked bread accompanied them.Es: Al pasar por un viejo parque, Luciana se detuvo.En: As they passed through an old park, Luciana stopped.Es: "Aquí," dijo, señalando al suelo cubierto de hojas.En: "Here," she said, pointing to the ground covered with leaves.Es: Debajo de las hojas, había una tapa de metal.En: Under the leaves, there was a metal hatch.Es: La levantaron y descubrieron un túnel.En: They lifted it and discovered a tunnel.Es: Era oscuro y frío, pero la curiosidad los impulsaba a entrar.En: It was dark and cold, but curiosity drove them to enter.Es: En el fondo del túnel, encontraron viejas fotografías y documentos.En: At the end of the tunnel, they found old photographs and documents.Es: Eran de la familia de Luciana.En: They belonged to Luciana's family.Es: Mostraban momentos importantes de la comunidad y secretos olvidados.En: They showed important moments of the community and forgotten secrets.Es: A través de estas reliquias, entendieron los lazos de Luciana con el lugar.En: Through these relics, they understood Luciana's ties to the place.Es: "Esto no es peligro," dijo Luciana.En: "This is not danger," said Luciana.Es: "Es nuestra historia."En: "It's our history."Es: Tomás se sintió aliviado.En: Tomás felt relieved.Es: La comunidad no corría riesgo.En: The community was not at risk.Es: Les enseñó que guardar estas historias era importante.En: It taught them that preserving these stories was important.Es: Regresaron a la superficie, más unidos y decididos a compartir lo descubierto.En: They returned to the surface, more united and determined to share what they had discovered.Es: Tomás, antes escéptico, aprendió a valorar la aventura y la conexión con sus vecinos.En: Tomás, once skeptical, learned to value adventure and connection with his neighbors.Es: Reunieron a la comunidad para compartir el hallazgo.En: They gathered the community to share the finding.Es: Celebraron juntos, entre flores de jacaranda y luces del Día de los Muertos, el legado encontrado, abriendo las puertas a un nuevo entendimiento y fortaleciendo sus lazos.En: They celebrated together, among jacaranda flowers and the lights of Día de los Muertos, the legacy found, opening the doors to a new understanding and strengthening their bonds. Vocabulary Words:the jacarandas: las jacarandasthe cobblestone: el empedradothe gated community: la comunidad cerradathe aromas: los aromasthe mailbox: el buzónthe correspondence: la correspondenciathe shiver: el escalofríothe clue: la pistathe mystery: el misteriothe excitement: la emociónthe adventure: la aventurathe neighbor: el vecino / la vecinathe habit: el hábitothe topic of conversation: el tema de conversaciónthe ancestor: el antepasado / la antepasadathe flowers: las floresthe park: el parquethe leaves: las hojasthe hatch: la tapathe tunnel: el túnelthe photographs: las fotografíasthe documents: los documentosthe relics: las reliquiasthe ties: los lazosthe risk: el riesgothe surface: la superficiethe discovery: el hallazgothe legacy: el legadothe understanding: el entendimientothe bonds: los lazos

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: The Secret Garden: Exploring Hidden Truths on Halloween Night Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-10-29-07-38-20-es Story Transcript:Es: La luna brillaba intensamente sobre la comunidad cerrada.En: The moon shone intensely over the gated community.Es: Las luces naranjas y negras del club social parpadeaban mientras los niños, disfrazados de fantasmas y brujas, corrían y reían en el césped.En: The orange and black lights of the club social flickered while the children, dressed as ghosts and witches, ran and laughed on the grass.Es: Era la fiesta de Halloween de la escuela, una fiesta diferente, porque aunque en el hemisferio sur era primavera, el espíritu de la noche oscura y misteriosa llenaba el aire.En: It was the school's Halloween party, a different kind of party because even though it was spring in the southern hemisphere, the spirit of the dark and mysterious night filled the air.Es: Marisol, con un disfraz de vampiro, miraba más allá de la cerca que delimitaba el vecindario.En: Marisol, dressed as a vampire, looked beyond the fence that bordered the neighborhood.Es: Rumores de un jardín secreto resonaban en su mente como una melodía intrigante.En: Rumors of a secret garden resonated in her mind like an intriguing melody.Es: "Dicen que ese jardín solo se muestra en Halloween," le contó a Javier, su primo, quien estaba vestido de hombre lobo y la miraba con preocupación.En: "They say that garden only appears on Halloween," she told Javier, her cousin, who was dressed as a werewolf and looked at her with concern.Es: "No podemos ir allí," advirtió Javier.En: "We can't go there," warned Javier.Es: Era responsable de cuidar a Marisol, quien muchas veces se metía en líos por su curiosidad incontrolable.En: He was responsible for watching over Marisol, who often got into trouble because of her uncontrollable curiosity.Es: "Las reglas son claras.En: "The rules are clear.Es: No podemos salir de las áreas permitidas."En: We can't leave the permitted areas."Es: Marisol sonrió, una sonrisa llena de picardía y determinación.En: Marisol smiled, a smile full of mischief and determination.Es: "¿No quieres ver si es verdad?En: "Don't you want to see if it's true?Es: Esta podría ser nuestra única oportunidad."En: This could be our only chance."Es: Javier suspiró.En: Javier sighed.Es: Siempre había admirado la valentía de Marisol, pero sabía que también podría ser peligroso.En: He had always admired Marisol's bravery, but he knew it could also be dangerous.Es: Las historias sobre un jardín embrujado asustaban aún más a los niños, incluso a los que no admitían tener miedo, como él.En: The stories about a haunted garden frightened the children even more, even those who wouldn't admit they were scared, like him.Es: La música y las risas de fondo se desvanecieron mientras Marisol y Javier atravesaban discretamente la puerta lateral del club, donde la oscuridad les ofrecía el anonimato.En: The music and laughter in the background faded away as Marisol and Javier discreetly passed through the side door of the club, where the darkness offered them anonymity.Es: Marisol tomó la delantera, moviéndose como un gato curioso.En: Marisol took the lead, moving like a curious cat.Es: "¿Y si es cierto que está embrujado?"En: "What if it's true that it's haunted?"Es: susurró Javier, frunciendo el ceño mientras caminaban.En: whispered Javier, frowning as they walked.Es: "Entonces, tendremos nuestra propia historia de terror."En: "Then we'll have our own ghost story."Es: Marisol se rió suavemente, tratando de calmar la tensión que sentía dentro de sí misma.En: Marisol laughed softly, trying to calm the tension she felt inside herself.Es: Al llegar al límite del jardín, la luz de la luna les reveló un camino oculto entre los arbustos.En: Upon reaching the edge of the garden, the moonlight revealed a hidden path among the bushes.Es: Javier tragó saliva, y Marisol, conteniendo la respiración, dio el primer paso.En: Javier swallowed hard, and Marisol, holding her breath, took the first step.Es: El jardín no estaba embrujado, sino lleno de flores exóticas que brillaban como estrellas y un aire fresco que parecía contar sus secretos al viento.En: The garden wasn't haunted; it was full of exotic flowers that shone like stars and fresh air that seemed to share its secrets with the wind.Es: "No puedo creerlo," susurró Javier, maravillado.En: "I can't believe it," Javier whispered, amazed.Es: "Todo este tiempo pensamos que era solo una historia."En: "All this time we thought it was just a story."Es: "Lo mejor de las historias es descubrir su verdad," respondió Marisol, sus ojos brillando con entusiasmo.En: "The best part about stories is discovering their truth," Marisol replied, her eyes shining with excitement.Es: Regresaron al bullicioso club social, con el corazón acelerado y las mentes llenas de nuevas ideas.En: They returned to the bustling club social, with their hearts racing and minds full of new ideas.Es: Se miraron cómplices, prometiéndose en silencio no compartir su descubrimiento con nadie más.En: They looked at each other conspiratorially, silently promising not to share their discovery with anyone else.Es: Era un secreto compartido que fortalecía su vínculo.En: It was a shared secret that strengthened their bond.Es: Marisol había reafirmado su confianza en sus aventuras, mientras que Javier había aprendido a valorar salir de su zona de confort.En: Marisol had reaffirmed her confidence in her adventures, while Javier had learned to appreciate stepping out of his comfort zone.Es: Juntos, comprendieron que la curiosidad y la valentía son tesoros que llevan a descubrimientos inolvidables.En: Together, they understood that curiosity and bravery are treasures that lead to unforgettable discoveries.Es: Al retomar la fiesta, la comunidad cerrada parecía ahora un poco más grande y llena de posibilidades.En: As they returned to the party, the gated community now seemed a little larger and full of possibilities.Es: Lo que antes era un simple cuento ahora era una verdad mágica que pertenecía solo a ellos.En: What was once just a simple tale now was a magical truth that belonged only to them. Vocabulary Words:gated community: la comunidad cerradafence: la cercarumor: el rumorwitch: la brujamelody: la melodíaconcern: la preocupacióncuriosity: la curiosidaddetermination: la determinaciónbravery: la valentíahaunted: embrujadobackground: el fondodarkness: la oscuridadanonymity: el anonimatopath: el caminobushes: los arbustosexotic flowers: las flores exóticasstars: las estrellasfresh air: el aire frescoamazement: el asombrotruth: la verdadexcitement: el entusiasmobustling: bulliciososecret: el secretobond: el vínculoconfidence: la confianzacomfort zone: la zona de conforttreasure: el tesorodiscovery: el descubrimientopossibility: la posibilidadtale: el cuento

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Autumn's Lesson: The Halloween Party That Changed Everything Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-10-29-07-38-20-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 가을이 깊어가는 어느 날, 문을 열면 바삭거리는 낙엽 소리가 들리는 담장 있는 마을이 있었다.En: On a day deep in autumn, there was a village with fences where you could hear the crunching sound of fallen leaves when you opened the door.Ko: 집집마다 호박과 주황색, 검은색 장식으로 꾸며진 그곳은 마치 동화에서나 나올 법한 풍경이었다.En: Each house was decorated with pumpkins and orange, black decorations, resembling a scene straight out of a fairy tale.Ko: 이곳에서 민준과 그의 가족은 매년 열리는 할로윈 파티를 준비하고 있었다.En: Here, Minjun and his family were preparing for the annual Halloween party.Ko: 민준은 꼼꼼하고 철저한 아버지였다.En: Minjun was a meticulous and thorough father.Ko: 그는 모든 것이 완벽하게 진행되길 바랐다.En: He wanted everything to proceed perfectly.Ko: "이번 파티는 이웃들한테 좋은 인상을 남겨야 해," 민준은 스스로 다짐하며 여러 가지 준비물 목록을 작성했다.En: "This party needs to leave a good impression on the neighbors," Minjun resolved to himself while making a list of various preparations.Ko: 한편, 민준의 아들 지우는 전혀 내키지 않았다.En: Meanwhile, Minjun's son Jiwoo was not keen at all.Ko: 그는 할로윈 파티보다는 친구들과 보내는 시간이 더 중요했다.En: Spending time with friends was more important to him than the Halloween party.Ko: 지우는 몰래 친구의 파티에 가기 위해 기회를 엿보고 있었다. 아버지를 돕고 싶지 않은 마음이 컸다.En: He was secretly looking for a chance to sneak away to a friend's party, with a strong reluctance to help his father.Ko: 민준은 아들의 태도를 눈치챘다.En: Minjun noticed his son's attitude.Ko: 그는 지우와 단둘이 앉아 솔직한 대화를 시도하기로 했다.En: He decided to have a candid conversation with Jiwoo one-on-one.Ko: "지우야, 내게 파티가 중요한 만큼 네가 소중한 것도 이해한다.En: "Jiwoo, I understand that you're precious to me, just as the party is important to me.Ko: 하지만 함께 가족 행사에 참여하는 것도 중요하지 않을까?" 민준은 진지하게 물었다.En: But isn't it also important to participate in family events together?" Minjun asked earnestly.Ko: 지우는 곰곰이 생각했다.En: Jiwoo thought deeply.Ko: 하지만 마음은 여전히 친구의 파티에 있었다.En: However, his mind was still with his friend's party.Ko: 그렇게 시간이 흘러, 드디어 집에서 할로윈 파티가 시작되었다.En: As time passed, the Halloween party at their house finally began.Ko: 사람들은 즐겁게 담소를 나누고 있었다.En: People were happily chatting away.Ko: 그때, 지우는 친구로부터 충격적인 소식을 들었다.En: Then, Jiwoo heard shocking news from his friend.Ko: "나 이사 가게 됐어," 친구의 목소리에 지우는 놀랐다.En: "I'm moving away," his friend's voice shocked Jiwoo.Ko: 떠난다고 생각하니 마음이 복잡해졌다.En: The thought of them leaving made his feelings complicated.Ko: 지우는 그제야 가족 곁에 있고 싶다는 생각이 들었다.En: Only then did Jiwoo feel the desire to be with his family.Ko: 그러자 지우는 결심했다.En: So Jiwoo made up his mind.Ko: 파티장에서 아버지에게 다가갔다.En: He approached his father at the party.Ko: "아빠, 내가 도울게," 지우는 미소 지으며 말했다.En: "Dad, let me help," Jiwoo said with a smile.Ko: 민준은 그런 지우를 다정하게 안아주었다.En: Minjun gave his son a warm hug.Ko: "고맙다, 지우야."En: "Thank you, Jiwoo."Ko: 그날 밤, 지우는 열심히 손님을 맞이하고, 파티 분위기를 돋우었다.En: That night, Jiwoo worked hard to greet guests and liven up the party atmosphere.Ko: 이웃들 모두 즐거운 시간을 보냈다.En: All the neighbors had a great time.Ko: 파티가 끝나갈 무렵, 지우는 가족과 함께 하는 시간을 중요하게 생각하게 되었다.En: As the party was coming to an end, Jiwoo realized the importance of spending time with family.Ko: 지우는 마음속으로 다짐했다. 앞으로 가족과의 소중한 시간을 놓치지 말자고.En: Jiwoo made a promise to himself to not miss out on valuable family time in the future.Ko: 파티가 끝난 뒤, 민준과 지우는 뒷정리를 함께 하며 서로의 마음을 나누었다.En: After the party ended, Minjun and Jiwoo cleaned up together and shared their thoughts with each other.Ko: 가을밤 하늘에는 반짝이는 별들이 떠 있었다.En: In the autumn night sky, the stars were twinkling.Ko: 담장 있는 마을에서의 할로윈 파티는 그렇게 행복한 기억으로 남았다.En: The Halloween party in the village with fences remained as a happy memory.Ko: 가족 간의 따뜻한 정이 흘러넘치는 파티였다.En: It was a party overflowing with warm familial affection.Ko: 지우는 가족의 의미를 한층 더 깨닫게 되었다.En: Jiwoo came to understand the meaning of family even more. Vocabulary Words:autumn: 가을fences: 담장crunching: 바삭거리는resembling: 마치meticulous: 꼼꼼한thorough: 철저한impression: 인상keen: 내키지 않는reluctance: 마음이 내키지 않다candid: 솔직한earnestly: 진지하게complicated: 복잡한desire: 생각liven: 돋우다promise: 다짐valuable: 소중한twinkling: 반짝이는memory: 기억overflowing: 흘러넘치는familial affection: 가족 간의 따뜻한 정decorate: 꾸며진chatting: 담소를 나누다shock: 충격적인 소식hug: 안아주다participate: 참여하는preparations: 준비물sneak: 몰래 가다attitude: 태도approach: 다가가다realize: 깨닫게 되다

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Finding Warmth: Jiho's Journey to True Connection Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-10-29-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 가을이 깊어진 남산 근처의 한 울타리 안쪽 마을. 붉고 주황색, 금빛으로 물든 나무들이 바람에 서걱거렸다.En: In the small village inside a fence near Namsan, where autumn is deepening, the trees tinged with red, orange, and gold rustled in the wind.Ko: 이런 날씨에 집 안에서 따뜻한 차 한 잔과 함께 지내고 싶지만, 지호는 친구의 초대를 받았다.En: On such a day, one might want to stay indoors with a warm cup of tea, but Jiho received an invitation from a friend.Ko: 서영과 민준이 준비한 할로윈 저녁 파티였다.En: It was a Halloween dinner party prepared by Seoyoung and Minjun.Ko: 지호는 내성적인 성격으로 사람들과의 소통이 어렵다.En: Jiho is introverted and has difficulty communicating with people.Ko: 그러나 이번엔 다르게 해야겠다고 다짐했다.En: However, he vowed to make this time different.Ko: 그는 사람들과의 meaningful connection을 원한다.En: He wanted a meaningful connection with others.Ko: 파티에서 진정한 친구를 만들고 싶었다.En: He wanted to make true friends at the party.Ko: 마음 속 깊은 곳엔 사람들에게 마음을 열고 싶지만, 혹시 이상하게 생각할까 두려웠다.En: Deep inside, he wanted to open his heart to people, but he was afraid they might think it's strange.Ko: 저녁이 되었고, 지호는 서영의 아파트로 향했다.En: Evening came, and Jiho headed to Seoyoung's apartment.Ko: 문을 열자 따뜻한 불빛과 웃음소리가 그를 맞이했다.En: As he opened the door, he was greeted by warm lights and laughter.Ko: 아파트는 작지만 아늑했다.En: The apartment was small but cozy.Ko: 서영의 손님들은 이미 몇 명 모여 있었다.En: A few of Seoyoung's guests had already gathered.Ko: 지호는 조용히 앉아 있었지만, 그의 마음은 복잡했다.En: Jiho sat quietly, but his mind was complicated.Ko: '무슨 말을 해야 할까?', '내 이야기가 재미없다면 어쩌지?'En: 'What should I say?', 'What if my stories aren't interesting?'Ko: 시간이 지나고 저녁식사가 시작되었다.En: Time passed, and dinner began.Ko: 민준이 요리를 해왔고, 모두가 칭찬했다.En: Minjun had cooked, and everyone praised him.Ko: 화기 넘치는 분위기 속에서 지호는 마음을 정리했다.En: In the lively atmosphere, Jiho organized his thoughts.Ko: 마침내 그는 용기를 내어 자신의 이야기를 꺼냈다.En: Finally, he mustered the courage to share his story.Ko: 그는 중학생 때 좋아하던 할로윈에 대한 추억을 말했다.En: He spoke of his middle school memories of Halloween that he loved.Ko: 유령 코스튬을 입고 친구들과 함께 동네를 돌아다니던 그 날을 떠올렸다.En: He recalled the days of wearing a ghost costume and going around the neighborhood with friends.Ko: 사람들은 그의 이야기에 귀를 기울였다.En: People listened intently to his story.Ko: 서영은 웃으며 말했다. "나도 비슷한 경험이 있어!"En: Seoyoung smiled and said, "I have a similar experience!"Ko: 민준도 고개를 끄덕이며 말했다.En: Minjun nodded in agreement.Ko: 지호는 담담히 미소 지었다.En: Jiho smiled calmly.Ko: 그의 진심이 전해진 것 같았다.En: It seemed his sincerity had been conveyed.Ko: 그는 더 이상 두렵지 않았다.En: He was no longer afraid.Ko: 파티가 끝나고, 지호는 집으로 돌아갔다.En: After the party ended, Jiho returned home.Ko: 그는 오늘 밤의 경험이 소중하다고 느꼈다.En: He felt that tonight's experience was precious.Ko: 이제 그는 사람들과의 관계가 조금 더 자신 있었다.En: Now, he was a bit more confident in his relationships with people.Ko: 진정한 소통은 마음을 열고, 서로의 이야기를 듣는 데서 시작됨을 깨달았다.En: He realized that true communication starts with opening one's heart and listening to each other's stories.Ko: 밖은 쌀쌀한 밤공기가 감도는 가운데, 지호의 마음은 따뜻했다.En: Outside, despite the chilly night air, Jiho's heart felt warm.Ko: 이번 가을밤은 그에게 특별하고 소중한 기억으로 남을 것이다.En: This autumn night would remain a special and cherished memory for him. Vocabulary Words:autumn: 가을deepening: 깊어진tinged: 물든rustled: 서걱거렸다invitation: 초대introverted: 내성적인communicating: 소통meaningful: meaningful (의미 있는)courage: 용기recall: 떠올렸다gathered: 모여 있었다lively: 화기 넘치는organized: 정리했다intently: 귀를 기울였다sincerity: 진심experience: 경험precious: 소중한relationships: 관계chilly: 쌀쌀한cherished: 소중한vowed: 다짐했다fear: 두렵다opened: 열고apartment: 아파트cozy: 아늑한complicated: 복잡한middle school: 중학생memories: 추억costume: 코스튬conveyed: 전해진

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Flight Delayed: Turning Tension into Halloween Joy at Schiphol Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-10-28-07-38-20-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De wind snerpte om het gebouw van Schiphol International Airport.En: The wind howled around the building of Schiphol International Airport.Nl: Regen druppelde tegen de grote glazen ramen.En: Rain dripped against the large glass windows.Nl: Het was herfst, en buiten was het guur.En: It was autumn, and outside it was grim.Nl: Binnen was het ook onrustig.En: Inside, it was also restless.Nl: Passagiers keken bezorgd om zich heen terwijl de luidsprekers omroepen: “Attention please, your flight is delayed due to adverse weather conditions.En: Passengers looked around anxiously as the loudspeakers announced: "Attention please, your flight is delayed due to adverse weather conditions."Nl: ”Bram zat op een van de ongemakkelijke stoelen in de vertrekhal.En: Bram sat on one of the uncomfortable chairs in the departure hall.Nl: Hij keek steeds op zijn horloge.En: He kept checking his watch.Nl: Binnen een paar uur had hij een belangrijke vergadering.En: In a few hours, he had an important meeting.Nl: Het zweet parelde op zijn voorhoofd.En: Sweat beaded on his forehead.Nl: "Wat als ik het niet haal?En: "What if I don't make it?"Nl: " dacht hij bij zichzelf.En: he thought to himself.Nl: Een paar rijen verderop zat Lieke.En: A few rows away sat Lieke.Nl: Ze droeg een shirt met een vrolijk, oranje pompoenontwerp.En: She wore a shirt with a cheerful, orange pumpkin design.Nl: Ze had gehoopt Halloween met haar familie te vieren.En: She had hoped to celebrate Halloween with her family.Nl: Nu leek het erop dat ze het zou moeten doen in de terminal of, als ze geluk had, tijdens de vlucht.En: Now it seemed she might have to do it in the terminal or, if she was lucky, during the flight.Nl: Maarten, een medewerker van de luchthaven, probeerde ondertussen kalm te blijven.En: Maarten, an airport employee, was trying to stay calm in the meantime.Nl: Hij had de taak om informatie te geven aan de passagiers.En: He had the task of providing information to the passengers.Nl: Mensen begonnen hun geduld te verliezen.En: People were beginning to lose their patience.Nl: Maarten kon de spanning voelen stijgen.En: Maarten could feel the tension rising.Nl: Plotseling besloot Bram dat hij alternatieven moest overwegen.En: Suddenly, Bram decided he must consider alternatives.Nl: Hij zocht op zijn telefoon naar andere vluchten of transportmiddelen.En: He searched his phone for other flights or modes of transport.Nl: Tegelijkertijd kreeg Lieke een idee.En: At the same time, Lieke got an idea.Nl: Zij begon te praten met de mensen om haar heen.En: She began talking to the people around her.Nl: "Laten we een Halloween-verhaalwedstrijd doen!En: "Let's have a Halloween story contest!"Nl: " stelde ze enthousiast voor.En: she enthusiastically suggested.Nl: De mensen om haar heen lachten en stemmen klonken opgewekt.En: The people around her laughed, and cheerful voices filled the air.Nl: Maarten merkte wat er gebeurde.En: Maarten noticed what was happening.Nl: Hij zag de opluchting die zich verspreidde door het voorstellen van Lieke.En: He saw the relief spreading from Lieke's suggestion.Nl: Maarten besloot actiever te worden.En: Maarten decided to become more active.Nl: Hij organiseerde een kleine activiteit voor de kleintjes in de vertrekhal.En: He organized a small activity for the little ones in the departure hall.Nl: Misschien zou een pompoen-tekenwedstrijd helpen om afleiding te bieden.En: Perhaps a pumpkin drawing contest would help provide a distraction.Nl: Langzaam maar zeker klaarde het weer op.En: Slowly but surely, the weather cleared up.Nl: De luchthaven begon weer op normale snelheid te draaien.En: The airport started to operate at normal speed again.Nl: "Dames en heren, er is een window beschikbaar voor ons vertrek.En: "Ladies and gentlemen, there is a window available for our departure.Nl: Bereid u alstublieft voor op het boarden," kondigde Maarten aan door de intercom.En: Please prepare for boarding," Maarten announced over the intercom.Nl: Een golf van opluchting ging door de menigte.En: A wave of relief swept through the crowd.Nl: Bram haalde opgelucht adem toen hij aan boord ging.En: Bram breathed a sigh of relief as he boarded the plane.Nl: Hij wist dat hij tijd had om zijn virtuele vergadering voor te bereiden.En: He knew he had time to prepare for his virtual meeting.Nl: Lieke glimlachte terwijl ze haar nieuwe vrienden bedankte.En: Lieke smiled as she thanked her new friends.Nl: Ze hadden haar misschien wel de beste Halloween ooit gegeven.En: They might have given her the best Halloween ever.Nl: Maarten leunde eindelijk achterover met een voelbare verlichting, de chaos was bedwongen.En: Maarten finally leaned back with a palpable sense of relief; the chaos had been quelled.Nl: Die avond reflecteerde Bram.En: That evening Bram reflected.Nl: Hij besefte dat hij moest leren omgaan met veranderingen.En: He realized that he needed to learn to deal with changes.Nl: Lieke genoot van het ongeplande avontuur en waardeerde de spontane vriendschappen.En: Lieke enjoyed the unplanned adventure and appreciated the spontaneous friendships.Nl: Maarten voelde meer zelfvertrouwen in zijn werk.En: Maarten felt more confident in his work.Nl: Hij had bewezen dat hij zelfs in stressvolle situaties de kalmte kon bewaren.En: He had proven that even in stressful situations, he could remain calm.Nl: Zo eindigde een dag vol spanning en onverwachte plezier op Schiphol.En: And so ended a day full of tension and unexpected joy at Schiphol.Nl: Terwijl de avond viel, omarmden de reizigers nieuwe ervaringen, ieder op hun eigen manier verrijkt door het onverwachte.En: As the evening fell, travelers embraced new experiences, each enriched by the unexpected in their own way. Vocabulary Words:howled: snerptegrim: guurrestless: onrustiganxiously: bezorgdadverse: ongunstigsweat: zweetbeaded: pareldeforehead: voorhoofddeparture: vertrekuncomfortable: ongemakkelijketask: taakalternatives: alternatievensuggested: stelde voorcheerful: vrolijktension: spanningpumpkin: pompoenrelief: opluchtingboarded: aan boord gingvirtual: virtuelereflected: reflecteerdespontaneous: spontaneconfident: zelfvertrouwenstressed: stressvollecalm: kalmteannounce: aankondigenintercom: intercomchaos: chaosquelled: bedwongenadventure: avontuurembraced: omarmden

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Caught in the Chaos: How an Unexpected Twist Launched New Heights Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-10-28-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Op een drukke herfstdag leek Amsterdam Airport Schiphol een schilderachtig tafereel.En: On a busy autumn day, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol looked like a picturesque scene.Nl: Binnen in de terminal krioelden reizigers, sommigen verkleed in Halloween-kostuums, terwijl buiten de bladeren wilden dwarrelden in de wind.En: Inside the terminal, travelers bustled about, some dressed in Halloween costumes, while outside the leaves danced wildly in the wind.Nl: De luchthaventerminal was een mengelmoes van levendigheid en technologie.En: The airport terminal was a mix of liveliness and technology.Nl: Sanne stond midden in die drukte, haar hand stevig om haar rolkoffer geklemd.En: Sanne stood in the middle of that bustle, her hand tightly gripping her rolling suitcase.Nl: Ze was nerveus.En: She was nervous.Nl: Haar maag draaide zich om bij de gedachte aan de vlucht naar Londen, waar ze een belangrijke presentatie zou geven.En: Her stomach churned at the thought of the flight to London, where she was to give an important presentation.Nl: Sanne was een grafisch ontwerper, creatief maar altijd met een zekere argwaan.En: Sanne was a graphic designer, creative but always with a certain wariness.Nl: Ze had een hekel aan vliegen en hoopte dat de vlucht vlot zou verlopen.En: She hated flying and hoped the flight would go smoothly.Nl: Maar het lot had andere plannen.En: But fate had other plans.Nl: Terwijl Sanne zich klaarmaakte bij de gate, voelde ze plotseling haar huid tintelen en haar keel opzwellen.En: As Sanne prepared at the gate, she suddenly felt her skin tingle and her throat swell.Nl: Een ernstige allergische reactie overviel haar.En: A severe allergic reaction overcame her.Nl: Paniek sloeg toe.En: Panic set in.Nl: Het zweet brak haar uit terwijl ze naar de dichtstbijzijnde medische post strompelde.En: Sweat broke out as she stumbled toward the nearest medical station.Nl: Ze wist dat ze risico nam door niet meteen aan boord te gaan, maar ze had geen keus.En: She knew she was taking a risk by not boarding immediately, but she had no choice.Nl: Verder vliegen was onmogelijk in deze toestand.En: Continuing the flight was impossible in this condition.Nl: In de medische post stelden de artsen haar gerust, maar ze waarschuwden dat ze moest wachten tot de symptomen onder controle waren.En: At the medical station, doctors reassured her, but warned that she had to wait until the symptoms were under control.Nl: Met een bonzend hart belde Sanne Bram, haar collega in Londen.En: With a pounding heart, Sanne called Bram, her colleague in London.Nl: Ze had hem nodig.En: She needed him.Nl: Haar presentatie zou niet op tijd gehaald worden en ze moest hulp inschakelen.En: Her presentation would not be on time, and she had to enlist help.Nl: “Bram, ik zit vast op Schiphol,” stamelde Sanne.En: “Bram, I'm stuck at Schiphol,” Sanne stammered.Nl: “Kun jij voor mij inspringen?En: “Can you fill in for me?Nl: Ik stuur de presentatie door via video.” Bram begreep snel de ernst van de situatie.En: I'll send the presentation via video.” Bram quickly understood the seriousness of the situation.Nl: "Natuurlijk, maak je geen zorgen.En: "Of course, don't worry.Nl: We regelen het," antwoordde hij met een geruststellende stem.En: We'll manage," he replied in a reassuring voice.Nl: Sanne voelde zich iets kalmer worden terwijl ze de presentatie voorbereidde en doorstuurde.En: Sanne felt a bit calmer as she prepared and sent the presentation.Nl: Uren leken voorbij te kruipen terwijl Sanne herstelde, en toen het medische team haar eindelijk toestond om te vliegen, was de spanning niet verdwenen.En: Hours seemed to crawl by as Sanne recovered, and when the medical team finally allowed her to fly, the tension hadn't disappeared.Nl: Ze pakte de volgende vlucht naar Londen met een nieuwe vastberadenheid.En: She took the next flight to London with renewed determination.Nl: Eenmaal ter plaatse ontdekte ze tot haar verbazing dat de presentatie een groot succes was geweest.En: Once there, she discovered, to her amazement, that the presentation had been a great success.Nl: Bram had uitstekend werk geleverd.En: Bram had done an excellent job.Nl: Sanne's zelfvertrouwen groeide.En: Sanne's confidence grew.Nl: Ze besefte dat het vertrouwen op anderen niet alleen noodzakelijk was, maar ook onverwachte deuren opende.En: She realized that relying on others was not only necessary but also opened unexpected doors.Nl: De ervaring had haar ogen geopend voor de avonturen die het leven kan bieden, zelfs als ze voordien onvoorspelbaar en eng leken.En: The experience had opened her eyes to the adventures life can offer, even when they seemed unpredictable and scary before.Nl: Ze was klaar om haar carrière naar nieuwe hoogtes te brengen.En: She was ready to take her career to new heights.Nl: Sanne had niet alleen nieuwe projecten gewonnen, maar ook een nieuwe kijk op het leven.En: Sanne had not only won new projects but also a new perspective on life.Nl: En dat voelde als het mooiste cadeau van allemaal.En: And that felt like the greatest gift of all. Vocabulary Words:bustled: krioeldengripping: geklemdchurned: draaide zich omtingle: tintelenswelling: zwellenallergic reaction: allergische reactiepanic: paniekstumbled: strompeldereassured: stelden gerustsymptoms: symptomenpounding: bonzendstammered: stameldereassuring: geruststellendetension: spanningdetermination: vastberadenheidamazement: verbazingsuccess: succesconfidence: zelfvertrouwenrelying: vertrouwenunpredictable: onvoorspelbaarperspective: kijkpicturesque: schilderachtigmelange: mengelmoeswariness: argwaanimmediately: onmiddellijkrisk: risicoinsignificant: onbelangrijkadventures: avonturenheight: hoogtegift: cadeau

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Serendipity at Ben Gurion: An Encounter That Inspires Music Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-10-28-07-38-20-he Story Transcript:He: עמוס הסתובב בנמל התעופה בן גוריון, עייף מהמסע הארוך והופעות ברחבי אירופה.En: Amos wandered through Ben Gurion Airport, tired from the long journey and performances across Europe.He: רוח הסתיו הקרירה נשבה קלות, מזכירה לו את הבית בישראל.En: The cool autumn breeze blew gently, reminding him of home in Israel.He: החג סוכות כבר בארץ, והוא שמח לחזור למשפחה ולחברים.En: The holiday of Sukkot was already in the country, and he was happy to return to family and friends.He: במרכז הנמל, בית קפה קטן ומשתנה עסוק, אך עמוס הרגיש צורך לעצור ולהירגע לפני שימשיך לדרכו.En: In the center of the airport, a small busy café caught his eye, but Amos felt the need to stop and relax before continuing on his way.He: הוא התיישב עם קפה חם והביט סביב.En: He sat down with a hot coffee and looked around.He: בדיוק אז, ליאורה נכנסה עם תיק כבד על כתפה וספר ביד.En: Just then, Liora entered with a heavy bag on her shoulder and a book in hand.He: עמוס וליאורה נפגשו מבט.En: Amos and Liora met eyes.He: היא חייכה אליו בחיוך קל, והוא החזיר לה בהנהון ידידותי.En: She smiled at him with a slight smile, and he returned it with a friendly nod.He: ליאורה התיישבה ליד השולחן שלו והתחילה לשוחח איתו על נסיעותיה ועבודתה ככותבת מסעות.En: Liora sat down at his table and began to converse with him about her travels and her work as a travel writer.He: היא סיפרה לו על הפסטיבלים שהיא מתעדת והרגשות שהיא חווה בדרכים.En: She told him about the festivals she documents and the feelings she experiences on the road.He: עמוס הקשיב בהתלהבות.En: Amos listened enthusiastically.He: מחשבות הציפו את ראשו, והוא הרגיש כי היא מהווה השראה חדשה למוזיקה שלו.En: Thoughts flooded his head, and he felt that she provided new inspiration for his music.He: הם דיברו שעות, שוכחים מהשעה ומאחריות הנסיעה.En: They talked for hours, forgetting the time and the responsibilities of travel.He: החששות והפחדים שלהם הפכו לשיחה כנה וחמה.En: Their worries and fears turned into a sincere and warm conversation.He: בסופו של דבר, הם הבינו שהסיפורים והחוויות שלהם משיקים ויכולים ליצור קשר עמוק, גם אם מרחוק.En: Eventually, they realized that their stories and experiences intersected and could create a deep connection, even from afar.He: הם החליפו פרטי קשר והבטיחו לשמור על קשר, בתקווה שההשראה תמשיך לזרום בין הקווים הגיאוגרפיים.En: They exchanged contact details and promised to keep in touch, hoping the inspiration would continue to flow across geographic lines.He: עם עזיבתו את בית הקפה, עמוס הרגיש חידוש פנימי.En: As he left the café, Amos felt a sense of renewal.He: המוזות חזרו אליו והוא כבר חיכה לרגע בו יישב לכתוב על המפגש המסקרן עם ליאורה.En: The muses had returned to him, and he was already looking forward to the moment when he would sit down to write about the intriguing encounter with Liora.He: היא, מצדה, חשה פתאום תחושת יציבות, תחושה של בית שהיא יכולה לשאת איתה בכל מסע.En: She, for her part, suddenly felt a sense of stability, a sense of home she could carry with her on every journey.He: כך הסתיים המפגש ביניהם, אך התחושה שהם מצאו משהו משמעותי אחד אצל השנייה נשארה בלבם.En: Thus ended their encounter, but the feeling that they had found something significant in each other remained in their hearts. Vocabulary Words:wandered: הסתובבperformances: הופעותbreeze: רוחreminding: מזכירהreturn: חזורcaught: תפסrelax: להירגעentered: נכנסהconverse: לשוחחenthusiastically: בהתלהבותflooded: הציפוinspiration: השראהresponsibilities: אחריותworries: חששותfears: פחדיםsincere: כנהintersected: משיקיםdeep: עמוקconnection: קשרexchanged: החליפוcontact: פרטיrenewal: חידושintriguing: מסקרןstability: יציבותsignificant: משמעותיremained: נשארהjourney: מסעexperiences: חוויותfestival: פסטיבלdocument: מתעדתBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Reuniting Under the Sukkah: A Family's Heartfelt Homecoming Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-10-28-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: העלים המשיר מהעצים ברחבי נתב"ג, לובשים צבעי זהב של סתיו.En: The leaves shedding from the trees around Ben Gurion Airport are taking on the golden hues of autumn.He: היה זה חג סוכות, ונוסעים עוברים במתחם הנמל מתבוננים בסוכות הקטנות שהוקמו בסמוך.En: It was the holiday of Sukkot, and travelers passing through the airport area observed the small Sukkahs that had been set up nearby.He: איליעב עמד מחוץ לאולם קבלת הפנים, נרגש ונפעם.En: Eliyav stood outside the arrivals hall, excited and moved.He: הוא לא ראה את מירים אחותו כבר שנה שלמה, ועכשיו היא שבה מניו יורק עם טליה, הבת הקטנה שאימצה.En: He hadn't seen his sister Miriam for an entire year, and now she was returning from New York with Talia, the young girl she had adopted.He: על הפנים של איליעב ניכרו קווי מתח, תוצאה של ימים ארוכים בעבודה כאדריכל בתל אביב.En: Visible on Eliyav's face were lines of tension, the result of long days working as an architect in Tel Aviv.He: אך ברגע שראה את מירים דוחפת את העגלה עם טליה, הוא הרגיש קרן של שמחה.En: But the moment he saw Miriam pushing the stroller with Talia, he felt a beam of joy.He: בלב הוא רצה לנטוש את כל הלחץ בעבודה ולחזק את קשרי המשפחה, במיוחד עכשיו עם טליה.En: In his heart, he wanted to abandon all the work stress and strengthen family ties, especially now with Talia.He: מירים צעדה בזהירות, מרגישה את המבטים עליה, מהאני משפחת חדשה בארץ המוכרת לה כל כך.En: Miriam walked cautiously, feeling the eyes upon her, part of a new family in a land so familiar to her.He: היא חששה, בתקווה שאיליעב ושאר המשפחה יקבלו את טליה באהבה.En: She was apprehensive, hoping that Eliyav and the rest of the family would accept Talia with love.He: טליה, למרות גילה הצעיר, היתה תינוקת רכה ושלווה, ואנרגיה חיובית הקיפה אותה.En: Talia, despite her young age, was a gentle and serene baby, surrounded by positive energy.He: כשראה איליעב את אחותו נאבקת עם המזוודות וטליה חסרת מנוחה, הוא רץ לעזור לה.En: When Eliyav saw his sister struggling with the luggage and a restless Talia, he ran to help her.He: הוא חייך חיוך רחב, ואחז בתינוקת.En: He flashed a broad smile and held the baby.He: "ברוכה הבאה הביתה," אמר, והאמירה הרגיעה את הלב של מירים.En: "Welcome home," he said, and the statement eased Miriam's heart.He: במהלך סוכות, המשפחה ישבה יחד בסוכה החדשה, נהנתה מארוחה חגיגית.En: During Sukkot, the family sat together in the new Sukkah, enjoying a festive meal.He: הרוח נשבה בחוץ, אך בתוך הסוכה היה חם ומשפחתי.En: The wind was blowing outside, but inside the Sukkah, it was warm and familial.He: איליעב, שהקדיש את כל זמנו למשפחה, הרגיש פתאום שחרור וקרבה שלא חווה זמן רב.En: Eliyav, who had devoted all his time to the family, suddenly felt a release and closeness he hadn't experienced in a long time.He: "אתה יודע," אמרה מירים, תוך כדי שהיא מביטה בטליה משחקת בדשא, "אני כל כך שמחה לחזור.En: "You know," said Miriam, as she watched Talia play on the grass, "I am so happy to be back."He: " איליעב הנהן והתמלא באהבה וחוזק מחודש.En: Eliyav nodded, filled with renewed love and strength.He: העבודה תמתין, הוא הבין כעת שהמשפחה היא באמת במקום הראשון.En: The work could wait; he now understood that the family truly came first.He: הם חייכו אחד לשנייה, שמחים להתאחד תחת אותה הסוכה, תחת אותו הלב.En: They smiled at each other, happy to reunite under the same Sukkah, under the same heart. Vocabulary Words:shedding: המשירhues: צבעיautumn: סתיוobserved: מתבונניםcautiously: בזהירותapprehensive: חששהeased: הרגיעהfestive: חגיגיתrelease: שחרורcloseness: קרבהrenewed: מחודשreunite: להתאחדstruggling: נאבקתgentle: רכהpositive: חיוביתrestless: חסרת מנוחהfamilial: משפחתיdevoted: הקדישstroller: עגלהarchitect: אדריכלbeam: קרןabandon: לנטושserene: שלווהwelcomed: ברוכהstruggling: נאבקתadopted: אימצהaccept: יקבלוsmiled: חייכוfeeling: מרגישהenergy: אנרגיהBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: A Halloween Mystery Unfolds at Barcelona's Busy Airport Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-10-28-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El soroll del constant tràfec de l'aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat omple l'aire.En: The noise of the constant traffic at Barcelona-El Prat Airport fills the air.Ca: És tardor i les fulles seques decoren els carrers de la ciutat.En: It is autumn, and dry leaves decorate the streets of the city.Ca: A dins, l'ambient és animat, amb viatgers disfressats per a la festa de Halloween.En: Inside, the atmosphere is lively, with travelers dressed up for the Halloween party.Ca: L'Oriol, un diligent agent de seguretat, vigila els monitors amb una concentració intensa.En: L'Oriol, a diligent security agent, watches the monitors with intense concentration.Ca: Fa poc va cometre un error al seu lloc de treball, i això ara el fa ser encara més minuciós.En: He made a mistake at work recently, and this now makes him more meticulous.Ca: De sobte, una imatge inusual atrau la seva atenció.En: Suddenly, an unusual image catches his attention.Ca: Entre el moviment incessant de gent, distingeix una maleta sense etiquetes al terminal principal.En: Among the incessant movement of people, he spots an untagged suitcase in the main terminal.Ca: L'Oriol frunzeix el front i s'acosta amb precaució.En: L'Oriol furrows his brow and approaches cautiously.Ca: Observa al seu voltant.En: He looks around.Ca: A prop, una dona jove, Laura, discuteix per telèfon, clarament ansiosa després de perdre el seu vol.En: Nearby, a young woman, Laura, argues on the phone, clearly anxious after missing her flight.Ca: Mentre l'Oriol s'apropa a la maleta, es fixa en un home que es troba no gaire lluny, Pere.En: As L'Oriol approaches the suitcase, he notices a man not far away, Pere.Ca: Porta una capa negra i un barret de bruixot.En: He wears a black cape and a wizard's hat.Ca: Podria ser un dels molts disfressats, o podria ser l'amo de la maleta.En: He could be one of the many in costume, or he could be the owner of the suitcase.Ca: L'Oriol sent una pressió familiar al pit, un record del seu passat error.En: L'Oriol feels a familiar pressure in his chest, a reminder of his past mistake.Ca: No pot permetre's més equivocacions.En: He can't afford any more errors.Ca: Decideix investigar primer la maleta en silenci i observar dissimuladament Pere.En: He decides to investigate the suitcase silently first and discreetly observe Pere.Ca: En Pere es mou amb calma, com si sabés exactament què passaria després.En: Pere moves calmly, as if he knows exactly what will happen next.Ca: L'Oriol segueix cada moviment, expectant.En: L'Oriol follows every movement, expectant.Ca: Veient que Pere s'apropa lentament a la maleta, decideix actuar.En: Seeing Pere slowly approach the suitcase, he decides to act.Ca: "Hola", diu l'Oriol amb fermesa però amabilitat.En: "Hello," says L'Oriol firmly but kindly.Ca: "Aquesta maleta és seva?En: "Is this your suitcase?"Ca: "El Pere somriu, una mica sorprès però tranquil.En: Pere smiles, a bit surprised but calm.Ca: "Sí, anava a recollir-la.En: "Yes, I was going to pick it up.Ca: Perdona que es quedés sola.En: Sorry it was left alone.Ca: Estava buscant la meva cartera.En: I was looking for my wallet."Ca: "Amb la seva resposta, el cor de l'Oriol batega una mica més lentament.En: With his response, L'Oriol's heart beats a little slower.Ca: L'Oriol li demana a en Pere que obri la maleta, per precaució.En: L'Oriol asks Pere to open the suitcase as a precaution.Ca: En Pere ho fa sense protestar.En: Pere does so without protest.Ca: A dins, només hi ha disfresses de Halloween: perruques de colors, màscares, i un parell d'accessoris brillants.En: Inside, there are only Halloween costumes: colorful wigs, masks, and a pair of shiny accessories.Ca: L'Oriol somriu, alleujat i una mica avergonyit.En: L'Oriol smiles, relieved and a little embarrassed.Ca: "Només volia assegurar-me", diu, ara més relaxat.En: "I just wanted to make sure," he says, now more relaxed.Ca: En Pere riu.En: Pere laughs.Ca: "Cap problema.En: "No problem.Ca: Entenc el seu deure.En: I understand your duty."Ca: "Amb les paraules d'en Pere, l'Oriol recupera una part de la confiança perduda.En: With Pere's words, L'Oriol regains a part of his lost confidence.Ca: Només cal ser diligent i observar.En: It just takes diligence and observation.Ca: Un vent fresc, ple de fulles taronges i grogues, s'enfila per l'entrada de l'aeroport quan l'Oriol se'n va, sàpiguent que avui va fer el seu treball bé.En: A fresh wind, full of orange and yellow leaves, sweeps through the airport entrance as L'Oriol leaves, knowing that today he did his job well.Ca: I sí, celebrarà Halloween amb la seguretat que, malgrat els errors del passat, pot afrontar el futur amb valentia.En: And yes, he will celebrate Halloween with the reassurance that, despite past mistakes, he can face the future with courage. Vocabulary Words:the noise: el sorollthe traffic: el tràfecthe atmosphere: l'ambientlively: animatdiligent: diligentthe security agent: l'agent de seguretatthe monitor: el monitorintense: intensameticulous: minuciósunusual: inusualthe suitcase: la maletauntagged: sense etiquetesthe terminal: el terminalto furrow: frunzirthe brow: el frontanxious: ansiosato approach: acostar-sethe cape: la capathe wizard's hat: el barret de bruixotfamiliar: familiarpressure: pressióthe chest: el pitthe mistake: l'errordiscreetly: dissimuladamentto observe: observarcalm: calmato protest: protestarshiny: brillantsrelieved: alleujatembarrassed: avergonyit

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: From Luggage Blunders to Halloween Wonders at El Prat Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-10-28-07-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: L'aeroport de Barcelona El Prat bullia de gent.En: L'aeroport de Barcelona El Prat was buzzing with people.Ca: Oriol, un viatger amb un somriure encantador però un cap ple de frunzits, es movia entre la multitud.En: Oriol, a traveler with a charming smile but a head full of furrows, was moving through the crowd.Ca: Hoques, disfresses i màscares de Halloween omplien l'atmosfera mentre la banda sonora dels altaveus anunciava vols i portes d'embarcament amb una cadència constant.En: Costumes and Halloween masks filled the atmosphere while the soundtrack from the speakers announced flights and boarding gates with a steady cadence.Ca: Oriol avançava cap al carrusel d'equipatges amb passo lleuger.En: Oriol advanced toward the baggage carousel with a light step.Ca: La maleta negra, la seva companya de tantes aventures, l'esperava.En: The black suitcase, his companion on many adventures, was waiting for him.Ca: O això creia ell.En: Or so he thought.Ca: Davant del carrusel, una saca idèntica a la seva girava, escena rere escena, mentre ell impacient estenia la mà per agafar-la.En: In front of the carousel, a sack identical to his was spinning, scene after scene, as he impatiently extended his hand to grab it.Ca: Va posar les mans damunt i la va treure del carrusel amb èxit.En: He placed his hands on it and successfully pulled it from the carousel.Ca: Laia, una empleada d'aerolínia amb ull atent i un bon sentit de l'humor, l'observava des de la seva posició.En: Laia, an airline employee with a keen eye and a good sense of humor, watched him from her position.Ca: Coneixia les trampes d'aquell dia especial: l'equipatge s'intercanviava amb massa facilitat.En: She knew the pitfalls of that special day: luggage was exchanged too easily.Ca: Quan Oriol va començar a allunyar-se amb la maleta, Laia es va moure ràpidament al seu encontre.En: When Oriol began to walk away with the suitcase, Laia moved quickly to intercept him.Ca: —Disculpa, senyor —li va cridar, atrafegada entre la gent—.En: "Excuse me, sir," she called out, bustling through the crowd.Ca: Pot ser que hagi comès un error amb el seu equipatge?En: "Could it be that you made a mistake with your luggage?"Ca: Oriol es va aturar, sorprès.En: Oriol stopped, surprised.Ca: —No, no, és la meva —assegurà confiat.En: "No, no, it's mine," he assured confidently.Ca: Però Laia va insistir.En: But Laia insisted.Ca: Amb un somriure trapella, li va proposar comprovar-ho junts.En: With a mischievous smile, she suggested they check it together.Ca: Després d'un breu intercambi de mirades i amb poc aspers, Oriol va acceptar.En: After a brief exchange of glances and with little aspersion, Oriol agreed.Ca: Van obrir la maleta.En: They opened the suitcase.Ca: No eren les seves disfresses de Halloween les que van trobar, sinó un conjunt absurd de pollastres de goma que evocaven un congrés de pallassos.En: It wasn't his Halloween costumes they found but an absurd collection of rubber chickens that evoked a clown congress.Ca: Oriol va esclatar a riure.En: Oriol burst out laughing.Ca: Laia, rient amb ell, va ajudar-lo a trobar la seva maleta entre la confusió de l'espai.En: Laia, laughing with him, helped him find his suitcase amid the confusion of the space.Ca: —Gràcies, Laia —va dir Oriol amb sinceritat, encara divertit per la situació—.En: "Thank you, Laia," said Oriol sincerely, still amused by the situation.Ca: Mala sort que no pugui usar un pollastre de goma de disfressa!En: "Too bad I can't use a rubber chicken as a costume!"Ca: Abans de marxar, Oriol va ser atrevit.En: Before leaving, Oriol was bold.Ca: —Si vols, pots unir-te a la festa de Halloween aquesta nit.En: "If you want, you can join the Halloween party tonight.Ca: Sempre m'agrada una bona companyia!En: I always enjoy good company!"Ca: Laia va acceptar, recollint el seu treball extra com un regal inesperat.En: Laia accepted, embracing her extra work as an unexpected gift.Ca: A vegades, el ritme boig de l'aeroport donava lloc a trobades increïbles.En: Sometimes, the hectic rhythm of the airport led to incredible encounters.Ca: Amb un nou bri de vida dins seu, Oriol es va adonar de la importància de detenir-se un moment i gaudir de les connexions que el món li oferia.En: With a new breath of life inside him, Oriol realized the importance of taking a moment to enjoy the connections the world offered him.Ca: Amb la maleta correcta i el cor lleuger, es va endinsar en la nit barcelonina, amb Laia al seu costat i una festa per davant.En: With the right suitcase and a light heart, he ventured into the Barcelona night, with Laia by his side and a party ahead. Vocabulary Words:the airport: l'aeroportthe traveler: el viatgerthe furrow: el frunzitthe crowd: la multitudthe costume: la disfressathe speaker: l'altaveuthe baggage: l'equipatgethe carousel: el carruselthe suitcase: la maletathe sack: la sacaidentical: idènticthe airline employee: l'empleada d'aerolíniathe humor: l'humorthe pitfall: la trampathe glance: la miradathe aspersion: l'aspersthe exchange: l'intercambithe rubber chicken: el pollastre de gomathe clown: el pallassothe confusion: la confusióbold: atrevitthe gift: el regalthe rhythm: el ritmethe connection: la connexióthe adventure: l'aventurathe scene: l'escenathe mistake: l'errorthe party: la festathe night: la nitthe company: la companyia

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Heirloom Discovery: Family Token Found at Budapest Airport Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-10-28-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: Az őszi nap hűvös fuvallatot hozott a budapesti Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtérre.En: The autumn day brought a cool breeze to the Budapest Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér.Hu: Katalin a zsúfolt terminálon sétált keresztül, kezében egy bőrönddel.En: Katalin walked through the crowded terminal, a suitcase in her hand.Hu: A hosszú hétvége a családjával gyorsan eltelt, és itt volt az idő, hogy visszatérjen Londonba.En: The long weekend with her family had passed quickly, and it was time to return to London.Hu: Szíve nehéz volt, mert tudta, hogy a szülei egyre idősebbek, és távol élni tőlük bűntudatot ébresztett benne.En: Her heart was heavy because she knew her parents were getting older, and living far from them filled her with guilt.Hu: Az elkövetkező két óra repülésig Katalin időt akart szakítani arra, hogy valami különleges ajándékkal lepje meg szeretteit.En: With two hours to spare before her flight, Katalin wanted to take the time to surprise her loved ones with a special gift.Hu: A repülőtér bolygó üzletei zsúfoltak voltak az utasokkal, akik az Ünnepek közeledtével hazafelé indultak, és mindenki szuvenírek után kutatott.En: The airport's shops were crowded with passengers heading home for the holidays, and everyone was hunting for souvenirs.Hu: Katalin megállt egy bolt előtt, ahol magyar specialitások sorakoztak.En: Katalin stopped in front of a store displaying Hungarian specialties.Hu: A polcok üresedtek, míg a vevők finom Tokaji borok, paprika és bajuszos figura szuvenírek közül válogattak.En: The shelves were emptying as customers made their selections from among fine Tokaji wines, paprika, and souvenirs of mustached figures.Hu: Ő azonban valami különlegesebbet szeretett volna, ami valóban megmutatja a szeretetét és sajnálkozását.En: However, she was looking for something more special, something that would truly show her love and remorse.Hu: Az egyik polc végén észrevett egy szép, kézzel készített tulipánfát.En: At the end of one shelf, she noticed a beautiful, handcrafted tulip tree.Hu: Édesanyja kedvenc gyermekmeséjét juttatta eszébe.En: It reminded her of her mother's favorite childhood story.Hu: Szeme felcsillant, de hamar észrevette, hogy még egy másik vásárló is szemet vetett rá.En: Her eyes lit up, but she quickly realized another customer was eyeing it too.Hu: Katalin egy ideig habozott. Vajon hagyja-e, hogy másé legyen az utolsó darab?En: Katalin hesitated for a moment. Should she let someone else have the last piece?Hu: Ekkor meglátott egy régi, poros könyvet a sarokban elrejtve.En: Then she spotted an old, dusty book hidden in the corner.Hu: Rég elfelejtett magyar népmesék gyűjteménye volt.En: It was a collection of long-forgotten Hungarian folk tales.Hu: Katalin kinyitotta a könyvet, és az első oldalon felismert egy történetet, amelyet gyakran meséltek gyerekkorában.En: Katalin opened the book and recognized a story on the first page that she was often told in her childhood.Hu: Szíve halk dobbanást érzett; tudta, hogy ez az igazi ajándék.En: Her heart fluttered softly; she knew this was the real gift.Hu: Katalin elmosolyodott, ahogyan a kezében tartotta a kincset.En: Katalin smiled as she held the treasure in her hands.Hu: Úgy érezte, mintha valami igazi, őszinte köteléket talált volna.En: She felt as though she had discovered a true, genuine bond.Hu: Az élet sokszor a türelmet és a szerencsét hozza el a legkülönösebb formában.En: Life often brings patience and luck in the most unusual forms.Hu: Szívében most már nyugodtabban várta a hazautat Londonba, tudva, hogy a szeretet különféle módokon fejeződhet ki.En: With her heart now at ease, she looked forward to the journey back to London, knowing that love can be expressed in various ways.Hu: Az egyetlen halk sóhaja a repülőtéren elszállt, és ahogy a kapu felé indult, a szíve is könnyebb lett.En: Her only quiet sigh drifted away at the airport, and as she headed toward the gate, her heart felt lighter.Hu: Ez a könyv mostantól családi ereklyévé válik majd, visszaterel a múlt emlékeire és a szeretet útján keresztül.En: This book would now become a family heirloom, a bridge back to past memories and through the path of love.Hu: A terminál zsivajában Katalin már csak alig hallotta a tömegeket; gondolatai már az otthoni meleg szobában jártak, ahol az új kincs foglalja el méltó helyét.En: Amidst the terminal's hustle and bustle, Katalin could barely hear the crowds; her thoughts were already in the warm room at home, where the new treasure would take its rightful place. Vocabulary Words:autumn: őszibreeze: fuvallatcrowded: zsúfoltterminal: terminálsuitcase: bőröndguilt: bűntudatspare: elkövetkezősurprise: lepje megsouvenirs: szuvenírekdisplaying: sorakoztakcustomers: vevőkselections: válogattakhandcrafted: kézzel készítettreminded: juttatta eszébehesitated: habozottdusty: poroshidden: elrejtvefluttered: halk dobbanást érzettgenuine: őszintepatience: türelmetluck: szerencsétunusual: különösebbjourney: hazautatsilence: elcsendesítiheirloom: erekselyévéhustle: zsivajábanpath: útjánbarely: aligdrifted: elszálltrightful: méltó

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Reunion Under the Moon: A Mid-Autumn Tale at Beijing Airport Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-10-28-07-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 北京首都国际机场熙熙攘攘，人声嘈杂，空气中弥漫着一种特别的节日气氛。En: Beijing Capital International Airport was bustling, the air filled with a particular festive ambiance.Zh: 今天是中秋节，李娟特意赶到这里，等待从国外回来的老朋友浩然。En: Today was the Mid-Autumn Festival, and Li Juan specifically rushed there to wait for her old friend Haoran, who was returning from abroad.Zh: 秋天的北京微凉，天空澄澈，金黄的叶子在风中簌簌作响。En: Autumn in Beijing was slightly cool, the sky was clear, and golden leaves rustled in the wind.Zh: 李娟站在出口处，手里紧紧握着一个小盒子，里面装着她为浩然准备的月饼。En: Li Juan stood at the exit, tightly clutching a small box in her hands, which contained the mooncakes she had prepared for Haoran.Zh: 自从他们上一次见面，已经过去了好几年。En: Several years had passed since they last met.Zh: 李娟心中充满了期待，也有些不安。En: Li Juan was filled with anticipation, but also a bit of anxiety.Zh: 时间和距离会不会让他们的友情显得生疏？En: Would time and distance make their friendship feel distant?Zh: 不久，一批旅客终于从门口出现。En: Before long, a group of travelers finally appeared at the doorway.Zh: 李娟看见了浩然，他的脸上带着熟悉的微笑，只是比以前更加成熟。En: Li Juan saw Haoran, his face adorned with a familiar smile, though more mature than before.Zh: 一瞬间，过去的回忆涌上心头。En: In that instant, past memories surged in her heart.Zh: 她向他挥手，压抑住心中的紧张。En: She waved to him, suppressing the nervousness inside.Zh: 浩然快步走向她，脸上满是欣喜。En: Haoran walked quickly toward her, his face full of delight.Zh: 他们互相拥抱，那一刻，言语显得如此多余。En: They hugged each other, and at that moment, words seemed so unnecessary.Zh: 李娟将手中的小盒子递给浩然：“这是给你的中秋礼物。”En: Li Juan handed him the small box in her hand, "This is your Mid-Autumn gift."Zh: 浩然接过礼物，笑了：“谢谢你，李娟。我想念咱们一起过中秋的时光。”En: Haoran accepted the gift and smiled, "Thank you, Li Juan. I miss the times we spent together celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival."Zh: 两人找了一个安静的角落，坐下来。En: The two found a quiet corner and sat down.Zh: 浩然约李娟分享她的生活，李娟则好奇浩然的旅行故事。En: Haoran invited Li Juan to share about her life, while Li Juan was curious about Haoran's tales of travel.Zh: 开始时，话题有些拘谨，但随着月饼的分享，气氛逐渐轻松。En: Initially, the conversation was a bit restrained, but as they shared the mooncakes, the atmosphere gradually relaxed.Zh: “我在国外看到许多美丽的风景，也认识了很多人。但最想念的，还是咱们以前的日子。”浩然感慨道。En: "I saw many beautiful landscapes abroad and met many people. But what I miss most are the days we used to have," Haoran said with emotion.Zh: “我们一起看过很多月亮，是吗？”李娟微笑道，目光望向窗外那轮圆月，回忆涌上心头。En: "We watched many moons together, didn't we?" Li Juan smiled, her gaze shifting to the round moon outside the window, memories washing over her.Zh: “对，那次我们还一起在湖边赏月，特别美。”浩然回应着，语气中满是温暖。En: "Yes, that time we watched the moon by the lake, it was especially beautiful," Haoran responded warmly.Zh: 在共同回忆中，他们仿佛又回到了过去的时光。En: In their shared memories, they seemed to return to past times.Zh: 那一刻，他们重新找到了彼此的默契和亲密。En: At that moment, they rediscovered their mutual understanding and closeness.Zh: 李娟感到，一切都未来得及变化，他们仍然是好朋友。En: Li Juan felt that everything had yet to change; they were still good friends.Zh: 夜幕降临，李娟和浩然走出机场，心里涌动着温暖和期待。En: As night fell, Li Juan and Haoran walked out of the airport, their hearts brimming with warmth and expectation.Zh: 两人决定去往旧地重游，迎接新的回忆。En: They decided to revisit old places and welcome new memories.Zh: 友谊经得起时间和距离的考验，李娟和浩然都感受到这一点。En: Friendship withstands the test of time and distance, and both Li Juan and Haoran felt this.Zh: 生活或许改变了很多东西，但他们的连接依旧坚固。En: Perhaps many things had changed, but their bond remained strong.Zh: 秋风轻轻拂过，月光洒下，温柔而宁静，像是对他们友谊的最好祝福。En: The autumn breeze blew gently, the moonlight shone softly, as if it was the best blessing for their friendship. Vocabulary Words:bustling: 熙熙攘攘festive: 节日ambiance: 气氛specifically: 特意anticipation: 期待anxiety: 不安distance: 距离clutching: 握着mature: 成熟surged: 涌上adorned: 带着suppressing: 压抑delight: 欣喜unnecessary: 多余restrained: 拘谨beautiful landscapes: 美丽的风景emotion: 感慨warmth: 温暖mutual understanding: 默契closeness: 亲密withstand: 经得起bond: 连接softly: 温柔而宁静revisit: 重游moonlight: 月光expectation: 期待brimming: 涌动memories: 回忆blessing: 祝福gentle breeze: 轻轻拂过

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Homebound: László's Soaring Journey to Family Reconnection Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-10-28-07-38-20-hu Story Transcript:Hu: Az ősz szellője játékosan fújta a sárgásvörös leveleket a budapesti Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér előtt.En: The autumn breeze playfully blew the yellowish-red leaves in front of the budapesti Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér.Hu: László sietve lépett a terminálba; arca izgatottság és aggódás színdoménya volt.En: László hurriedly stepped into the terminal; his face was a spectrum of excitement and worry.Hu: A bőröndje alig gurult, ahogy a zsúfolt indulási csarnokban próbált utat találni magának.En: His suitcase barely rolled as he tried to find his way through the crowded departure hall.Hu: Néhány éve nem találkozott családjával, sok időt töltött külföldön a munkája miatt.En: He hadn't seen his family for a few years, having spent a lot of time abroad due to work.Hu: Most szeretett volna meglepetést okozni nekik a hamvas hazaérkezésével.En: Now he wished to surprise them with his unexpected return home.Hu: Az emberek mindenhol tülekedtek, siettek a saját útjuk felé.En: People jostled everywhere, hurrying along their own paths.Hu: László a jegypult felé vette az irányt, ahol egy hosszabb sor fogadta.En: László headed towards the ticket counter, where a long line awaited him.Hu: Kezdte érezni, hogy a dolga nem lesz egyszerű.En: He began to feel that things wouldn't be simple.Hu: Szerencsére a sor gyorsan haladt, de amikor végre ő következett, az ügyintéző gondterhelten nézett feléje.En: Fortunately, the line moved quickly, but when it was finally his turn, the attendant looked at him with concern.Hu: "Elnézést, uram, de a jegyével probléma van" - mondta a nő, akinek a névtáblája szerint Réka volt a neve.En: "Excuse me, sir, but there is a problem with your ticket," said the woman, whose name tag read Réka.Hu: László érezte, hogy a nyomás nő.En: László felt the pressure rising.Hu: "Mit tehetnék most?" kérdezte kétségbeesetten.En: "What can I do now?" he asked desperately.Hu: Megpróbálta lenyugtatni az emlékeit, amikor a Réka arcán átsuhanó kedvességes mosoly megnyugtatta.En: He tried to calm his racing thoughts when the kind smile that flitted across Réka's face reassured him.Hu: "Ne aggódjon, megpróbálok segíteni." Réka gyorsan nekilátott a számítógépnek, hogy megoldást találjon.En: "Don't worry, I'll try to help." Réka quickly set to work on the computer to find a solution.Hu: Ahogy a perc múlott, László feszülten figyelte a kijelzőket.En: As the minutes passed, László watched the screens tensely.Hu: A gépe harminc perc múlva indult.En: His plane was departing in thirty minutes.Hu: Rékára tekintett reménykedve, aki egyszer csak fellélegzett.En: He looked hopefully at Réka, who suddenly relaxed.Hu: "Sikerült megoldani a problémát! Azonnal menjen az A kapuhoz, még odaér időben."En: "The issue is resolved! Head to gate A immediately; you'll still make it in time."Hu: László hálásan megköszönte Rékának a segítségét, és elindult a beszállókapu felé, bőröndje gurulását gyorsítva.En: László gratefully thanked Réka for her assistance and headed toward the boarding gate, quickening the pace of his suitcase's wheels.Hu: Alig érkezett meg, és már sorban is állt.En: He barely arrived and was already standing in line.Hu: Mindenre elszánt volt, amikor végre bejutott a géptérbe, örömmel konstatálva, hogy sikeresen elindult a családi újrakezdés útján.En: He was determined when he finally entered the cabin, happily realizing he had successfully started his journey of family reconnection.Hu: Míg a gép felszállt, László kinézett az ablakon.En: As the plane took off, László looked out the window.Hu: A vidékre távoli fények pislogtak, és a hideg őszkék égbolt alatt ráébredt: a kapcsolatok és az emberi kötelékek sokkal fontosabbak, mint eddig észrevette volna.En: The distant lights of the countryside blinked, and under the cold autumn sky, he realized that relationships and human connections were far more important than he had previously noticed.Hu: Eldöntötte, hogy a jövőben mindig előrébb helyezi a családját.En: He decided that in the future, he would always prioritize his family.Hu: A gép egyenletes zúgása alatt már bizakodva gondolt a rövidesen elébe néző találkozásra, alig várva, hogy újra átölelje szeretteit.En: Amidst the steady hum of the plane, he confidently thought about the upcoming reunion, eagerly anticipating embracing his loved ones again.Hu: Észrevétlenül belső meleg érzés töltötte el. Talán mostantól minden más lesz.En: A warm feeling filled him unnoticed. Perhaps everything would be different from now on. Vocabulary Words:autumn: őszbreeze: szellőplayfully: játékosanspectrum: színdoményadepartures: indulásicrowded: zsúfoltjostled: tülekedtekdeparture: indulásiattendant: ügyintézőconcern: gondterheltendesperately: kétségbeesettenflitted: átsuhanóreassured: megnyugtattascreens: kijelzőkettensely: feszültenresolved: megoldaniboarding: beszállókapuquickening: gyorsítvacabin: géptérbereconnection: újrakezdéscountryside: vidékreblinked: pislogtakrealized: ráébredtrelationships: kapcsolatokconnections: kötelékekprioritize: előrébb helyezisteady: egyenleteshum: zúgásareunion: találkozásraanticipated: alig várva

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: A Serendipitous Encounter at Beijing Airport: Courage & Hope Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-10-28-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 北京首都国际机场的大厅里，充满了行人的喧闹声。En: The hall of Beijing Capital International Airport was filled with the noise of travelers.Zh: 人们来来往往，欢声笑语的气氛中夹杂着月饼的香甜味。En: People came and went, and amidst the atmosphere of laughter and joy was the sweet aroma of mooncakes.Zh: 这是中秋节的前夕，机场的装饰上挂满了象征团圆的灯笼和剪纸。En: It was the eve of the Mid-Autumn Festival, and the airport was decorated with lanterns and paper cuttings symbolizing reunion.Zh: 美丽是一位忙碌的商业女性，此时的她正急匆匆地拉着行李箱，穿梭在人群之中。En: Meili was a busy businesswoman, and at this moment she was hurriedly pulling her suitcase, weaving through the crowd.Zh: 她要飞往国外完成一笔重要的商业交易，这是她事业的一次大好机会。En: She needed to fly abroad to complete an important business deal, which was a great opportunity for her career.Zh: 然而，尽管她看似坚强自信，心中却不断滋生着对飞行的恐惧。En: However, despite appearing strong and confident, her heart was growing increasingly fearful of flying.Zh: 越接近登机口，她的心跳得越快。En: The closer she got to the boarding gate, the faster her heart beat.Zh: 在另一个角落，向是一名认真负责的空乘人员。En: In another corner, Xiang was a diligent and responsible flight attendant.Zh: 他正忙于检查乘客的登机手续。En: He was busy checking the boarding passes of passengers.Zh: 向心中有些许不安，他答应家人中秋节回去，但如今只能尽力维持机场的秩序。En: Xiang felt a bit uneasy; he had promised his family he would come back for the Mid-Autumn Festival, but now he could only try to maintain airport order.Zh: 他多么希望能与家人一起赏月吃月饼。En: How he wished he could watch the moon and eat mooncakes with his family.Zh: 登机快要开始，美丽在排队时感到一阵晕眩，呼吸也越来越急促。En: As boarding was about to begin, Meili felt dizzy while waiting in line, with her breathing becoming more and more rapid.Zh: 她的恐惧终于爆发——一场严重的恐慌袭来。En: Her fear finally erupted—a serious panic attack hit her.Zh: 她不得不靠在墙上，感觉整个人要瘫倒。En: She had to lean against the wall, feeling as if she might collapse.Zh: 正在忙碌的向无意中看见了美丽，于是他走上前询问：“女士，您还好吗？需要帮助吗？”En: Busy with his tasks, Xiang happened to notice Meili, so he approached and asked, “Ma'am, are you okay? Do you need help?”Zh: 美丽无力地摇头，但眼神透出无奈和求助。En: Meili shook her head weakly, but her eyes showed helplessness and a plea for assistance.Zh: 向知道，这样的情况需要冷静处理。En: Xiang knew that such situations required calm handling.Zh: “请跟我做，先慢慢吸气，然后慢慢吐气。”向温柔地指引着美丽做呼吸练习。En: “Please follow me, first breathe in slowly, then exhale slowly,” Xiang gently guided Meili through breathing exercises.Zh: 几分钟后，美丽的心情逐渐平复。En: A few minutes later, Meili began to calm down.Zh: 她努力挤出微笑，“谢谢你，真是麻烦了。”En: She managed a smile, “Thank you, really sorry for the trouble.”Zh: “不客气，这是我的职责，”向说，“祝您一切顺利。”En: “No problem, it's my duty,” Xiang replied, “I wish you all the best.”Zh: 事情结束后，美丽感激地看着向，又坚定地转向登机口。En: After the incident, Meili looked gratefully at Xiang, then resolutely turned toward the boarding gate.Zh: 她知道，自己必须克服恐惧，勇敢面对未来的挑战。En: She knew she must overcome her fear and bravely face future challenges.Zh: 坐在机舱座位上，美丽感受到了抵达目标的希望。En: Sitting in her seat on the plane, Meili felt the hope of reaching her goal.Zh: 而此时的向，终于收到家人传来的视频电话。En: Meanwhile, Xiang finally received a video call from his family.Zh: 他们的脸在屏幕上笑得那么温暖。En: Their faces smiling warmly on the screen.Zh: “我们等你回来呢！”母亲在电话里轻轻地说。En: “We're waiting for you to come back!” his mother said gently over the call.Zh: 挂断电话后，向的内心感到无比踏实。En: After hanging up, Xiang felt an incomparable sense of peace within.Zh: 这天，他不仅帮助了美丽，也更加明白了自己的选择，是值得的。En: That day, he not only helped Meili, but also understood even more that his choice was worthwhile.Zh: 北京的秋风依旧凉爽，但夹杂着那份温暖和爱，En: The autumn wind in Beijing remained cool, but carried with it warmth and love.Zh: 这个中秋夜，为每个人带来了希望和勇气。En: This Mid-Autumn night brought hope and courage to everyone. Vocabulary Words:atmosphere: 气氛aroma: 香甜味reunion: 团圆weaving: 穿梭abroad: 国外confident: 自信diligent: 认真maintain: 维持uneasy: 不安anxiety: 恐慌collapse: 瘫倒guide: 指引calm: 平复resolutely: 坚定incident: 事情incomparable: 无比courage: 勇气challenge: 挑战transaction: 交易responsible: 负责boarding pass: 登机手续breathing exercises: 呼吸练习help: 帮助persistence: 坚强fearful: 恐惧opportunity: 机会smile: 微笑gratitude: 感激encounter: 遇见autumn: 秋

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: The Gift of Folktales: A Heartwarming Tale of Halloween Surprises Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-10-28-07-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Oslo Lufthavn var fylt med travle folk på en kald høstdag.En: Oslo Lufthavn was filled with busy people on a cold autumn day.No: Luften var kjølig, og de høye vinduene ga utsikt til trær som hadde mistet sine fargerike blader.En: The air was chilly, and the tall windows provided a view of trees that had lost their colorful leaves.No: Sindre hastet gjennom terminalen.En: Sindre hurried through the terminal.No: Hjertet hamret i brystet hans, ikke fra farten, men fra bekymringen over å finne en passende Halloween-gave til sin niese.En: His heart was pounding in his chest, not from the speed, but from the worry about finding a suitable Halloween gift for his niece.No: Sindre var glemsom, men med en stor vilje til å gjøre ting riktig.En: Sindre was forgetful, but with a strong will to make things right.No: Han visste at niesen elsket Halloween, og han ønsket å overraske henne med noe spesielt.En: He knew that his niece loved Halloween, and he wanted to surprise her with something special.No: Problemet var at han var på vei hjem til en familiefest, og tiden var knapp.En: The problem was that he was on his way home to a family party, and time was short.No: Kari var på vakt bak disken i en liten suvenirbutikk.En: Kari was on duty behind the counter in a small souvenir shop.No: Hun hadde jobbet der lenge, men drømte om å skrive reisebøker.En: She had worked there for a long time but dreamed of writing travel books.No: Hun la merke til Sindre som stresset gikk fra hylle til hylle, og bestemte seg for å spørre om hun kunne hjelpe.En: She noticed Sindre stressing, going from shelf to shelf, and decided to ask if she could help.No: "Hva leter du etter?En: "What are you looking for?"No: " spurte Kari med en vennlig tone.En: asked Kari in a friendly tone.No: "Jeg trenger en gave til niesen min.En: "I need a gift for my niece.No: Noe unikt til Halloween," svarte Sindre med et forhåpningsfullt smil.En: Something unique for Halloween," replied Sindre with a hopeful smile.No: "Prøv denne," foreslo Kari, og ga ham en bok med fargerike illustrasjoner.En: "Try this," suggested Kari, handing him a book with colorful illustrations.No: "Den inneholder norske folkeeventyr.En: "It contains Norwegian folktales.No: Barna vil elske historiene.En: The kids will love the stories."No: "Boken var vakker, med omslag preget av magiske skapninger fra norsk mytologi.En: The book was beautiful, with a cover adorned with magical creatures from Norwegian mythology.No: Sindre bladde raskt gjennom sidene og så de flotte bildene.En: Sindre quickly flipped through the pages and saw the beautiful pictures.No: En historie fanget hans øye, om et troll under en bro.En: One story caught his eye, about a troll under a bridge.No: Det fikk ham til å smile, og han tenkte at niesen ville elske å høre om disse eventyrene.En: It made him smile, and he thought his niece would love hearing about these tales.No: Lars, Sindre sin eldre bror, ristet på hodet da han kom bort.En: Lars, Sindre's older brother, shook his head as he approached.No: "Er du sikker på at det ikke er for gammeldags?En: "Are you sure it's not too old-fashioned?"No: ""Nei," sa Sindre bestemt.En: "No," said Sindre decisively.No: "Det er perfekt.En: "It's perfect.No: Hun kan lære om norsk kultur også.En: She can learn about Norwegian culture too."No: "Kari smilte, fornøyd med å ha hjulpet.En: Kari smiled, satisfied to have helped.No: Kanskje hennes egen drøm om å skrive kunne inkludere flere av disse historiene, tenkte hun.En: Maybe her own dream of writing could include more of these stories, she thought.No: Hun takket Sindre for kjøpet og så ham gå lykkelig mot gaten.En: She thanked Sindre for the purchase and watched him walk happily towards the gate.No: Sindre pustet lettet ut.En: Sindre breathed a sigh of relief.No: Han hadde funnet en gave som var både unik og meningsfull.En: He had found a gift that was both unique and meaningful.No: På flyet satt han ved vinduet, og mens han så på skyene, drømte han om hvor mange historier han selv kunne fortelle niesen sin fra boken.En: On the plane, he sat by the window, and as he looked at the clouds, he dreamed of how many stories he could tell his niece from the book.No: Han hadde lært en verdifull lekse: Noen ganger var de beste løsningene rett foran deg.En: He had learned a valuable lesson: Sometimes the best solutions are right in front of you.No: Kari, full av ny inspirasjon, begynte å skrive ned sine egne historier, vel vitende om at drømmen kunne bli en realitet.En: Kari, full of new inspiration, began to write down her own stories, well aware that the dream could become a reality.No: Oslo Lufthavn var kanskje et stoppested, men for både Sindre og Kari, var det også et sted for nye begynnelser.En: Oslo Lufthavn might be a stopover, but for both Sindre and Kari, it was also a place for new beginnings. Vocabulary Words:chilly: kjøligpounding: hamretsuitable: passendeforgetful: glemsomadorned: pregettroll: trollmythology: mytologidecisively: bestemtinspiration: inspirasjonstopover: stoppestedbeginning: begynnelsersigh: pustetmeaningful: meningsfullvaluable: verdifullsolution: løsningenedreamed: drømterealization: realitetterminal: terminalenview: utsiktcolorful: fargerikeillustrations: illustrasjonercreatures: skapningerflip through: bladet gjennomnoticed: la merke tilshelf: hyllecounter: diskenvaluable: verdifullhoped: forhåpningsfulltsurprise: overraskesatisfied: fornøyd

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Lost Passport Panic: Eirik's Halloween Adventure at Oslo Airport Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-10-28-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Det var en livlig høstdag på Oslo Gardermoen Internasjonale Lufthavn.En: It was a lively autumn day at Oslo Gardermoen Internasjonale Lufthavn.No: Mennesker i kostymer hastet gjennom terminalene, klare for Halloween-festivaler eller feriebesøk.En: People in costumes hurried through the terminals, ready for Halloween festivals or holiday visits.No: Blikkene deres sveipet over de lysende skjermene som viste avgangs- og ankomsttider, mens duften av kaffe og ferske bakevarer snek seg gjennom luften.En: Their eyes swept over the glowing screens displaying departure and arrival times, while the scent of coffee and fresh pastries lingered in the air.No: Eirik, en elleve år gammel gutt, sto ved inngangen sammen med klassen sin.En: Eirik, an eleven-year-old boy, stood at the entrance with his class.No: Dette var hans første skoledagstur til utlandet, og han ønsket å vise alle hvor moden og selvstendig han hadde blitt.En: This was his first school trip abroad, and he wanted to show everyone how mature and independent he had become.No: Men så ble alt kaos.En: But then everything turned to chaos.No: Læreren ropte opp navnene for å sjekke passene, og panikken slo ned i Eirik.En: The teacher called out names to check the passports, and panic struck Eirik.No: Han kunne ikke finne passet sitt.En: He couldn't find his passport.No: "Jeg må ha mistet det," hvisket Eirik stille til seg selv.En: "I must have lost it," Eirik whispered quietly to himself.No: Gjennom de overfylte gangene begynte han å gå tilbake, desperat etter å finne passet før innsjekkingsfristen.En: Through the crowded corridors, he began retracing his steps, desperate to find the passport before the check-in deadline.No: Lise, en av klassekameratene, så bekymringen i øynene hans og fulgte etter.En: Lise, one of his classmates, saw the worry in his eyes and followed him.No: "Trenger du hjelp, Eirik?En: "Do you need help, Eirik?"No: " spurte hun.En: she asked.No: "Ja, takk, Lise," svarte Eirik.En: "Yes, thanks, Lise," Eirik replied.No: "Vi må finne passet.En: "We need to find the passport."No: "De to barna beveget seg gjennom menneskemengdene, unngikk skyndende reisende og varme kaffekopper på vei til sin neste destinasjon.En: The two children moved through the crowds, dodging rushing travelers and hot cups of coffee on their way to their next destination.No: Da de kom forbi kiosken, så de Karin, en av de ansatte på flyplassen.En: As they passed the kiosk, they saw Karin, one of the airport staff.No: Hun smilte vennlig til dem.En: She smiled kindly at them.No: "Trenger dere hjelp?En: "Do you need help?"No: " spurte Karin dem.En: Karin asked them.No: Eirik nikket.En: Eirik nodded.No: "Jeg kan ikke finne passet mitt.En: "I can't find my passport.No: Vi skal fly snart!En: We're flying soon!"No: "Karin tenkte raskt.En: Karin thought quickly.No: "La meg hjelpe dere.En: "Let me help you.No: Hvor var dere sist?En: Where were you last?"No: "Eirik prøvde å huske.En: Eirik tried to remember.No: "Vi var ved de store glassvinduene og så på flyene," sa han endelig.En: "We were by the big glass windows watching the planes," he finally said.No: De tre skyndte seg mot sitteområdet med vinduene.En: The three hurried to the seating area with the windows.No: Eiriks hjerte banket fortere for hvert skritt.En: Eirik's heart beat faster with every step.No: Klokken tikket ubarmhjertig mot avgangstid.En: The clock ticked mercilessly towards departure time.No: Da, i kaoset av ferierende og lydene av ropende barn, så Eirik noe kjent på en benk.En: Then, in the chaos of vacationers and the sounds of shouting children, Eirik saw something familiar on a bench.No: "Der er det!En: "There it is!"No: " ropte han triumferende, og løp frem for å gripe det lille blå passet sitt.En: he shouted triumphantly and ran forward to grab his little blue passport.No: Han kastet et takknemlig blikk mot Lise og Karin, og sammen skyndte de seg tilbake til gruppen.En: He cast a grateful look at Lise and Karin, and together they rushed back to the group.No: Tilbake hos klassen smilte læreren til ham.En: Back with the class, the teacher smiled at him.No: "Bra jobbet, Eirik.En: "Well done, Eirik.No: Du holdt hodet kaldt.En: You kept a cool head."No: "Eirik kjente stoltheten vokse i seg.En: Eirik felt pride grow inside him.No: Han hadde lært å holde seg rolig i en krise og fått en ny selvsikkerhet i møte med det uventede.En: He had learned to stay calm in a crisis and gained new confidence in facing the unexpected.No: Da de endelig satte seg på flyet hjem, visste Eirik at han var klar for flere eventyr.En: As they finally sat on the plane home, Eirik knew he was ready for more adventures.No: Han kikket ut av vinduet, smilte og visste at han alltid ville finne en løsning, uansett hvor vondt det føltes der og da.En: He looked out of the window, smiled, and knew he would always find a solution, no matter how hard it felt in the moment. Vocabulary Words:lively: livligcostumes: kostymerterminals: terminaleneglowing: lysendescent: duftenpastries: bakevarermature: modenindependent: selvstendigchaos: kaospanic: panikkretracing: gå tilbakecorridors: gangenedodging: unngikkkiosk: kioskenstaff: ansattemercilessly: ubarmhjertigfamiliar: kjenttriumphantly: triumferendegrab: gripegrateful: takknemligcool head: hodet kaldtpride: stolthetencrisis: kriseconfidence: selvsikkerhetfacing: møteunexpected: uventedeadventures: eventyrdeparture: avgangsarrival: ankomstdesperate: desperat

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Copenhagen Serendipity: Gifts with a Heartfelt Story Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-10-28-07-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Copenhagen Lufthavn summede af liv.En: Copenhagen Airport buzzed with life.Da: Efterårsfarverne blandede sig med Halloween-dekorationer, der prydede duty-free-området.En: The autumn colors mixed with Halloween decorations that adorned the duty-free area.Da: Freya gik langsomt mellem hylderne med souvenirs, bundet af et ønske om at finde noget særligt til sin familie.En: Freya walked slowly between the shelves filled with souvenirs, driven by a desire to find something special for her family.Da: Hun stoppede op ved en hylde fyldt med keramik.En: She stopped at a shelf full of ceramics.Da: Hendes fingre løb over en lille skål dekoreret med lille havfruer – en reference til hendes tid på stranden i Spanien.En: Her fingers ran over a small bowl decorated with little mermaids – a reference to her time on the beach in Spain.Da: "Det er perfekt til mor," tænkte hun.En: "This is perfect for mom," she thought.Da: I samme butik så Kasper panisk på uret.En: In the same store, Kasper was frantically looking at the clock.Da: Hans fly gik snart, og han havde endnu ikke købt gaver til sine venner.En: His flight was soon, and he still hadn't bought gifts for his friends.Da: Han rodede gennem hylder med chokolade og likører, men intet fangede hans opmærksomhed.En: He rummaged through shelves of chocolate and liqueurs, but nothing caught his attention.Da: Freya bemærkede hans tvivl.En: Freya noticed his indecision.Da: "Leder du efter noget specielt?"En: "Are you looking for something special?"Da: spurgte hun venligt.En: she asked kindly.Da: Kasper nikkede, lettet over at nogen tog sig tid til at hjælpe.En: Kasper nodded, relieved that someone took the time to help.Da: "Jeg har brug for gaver til venner, men alt her virker så...En: "I need gifts for friends, but everything here seems so...Da: almindeligt."En: ordinary."Da: "Prøv at finde noget der fortæller en historie," sagde Freya.En: "Try to find something that tells a story," Freya said.Da: Hun pegede mod en opsats med håndlavede lys.En: She pointed to a display of handmade candles.Da: "Disse er lavet af lokale kunstnere.En: "These are made by local artists.Da: De er unikke."En: They're unique."Da: Kasper tog et af lysene og kunne ikke lade være med at smile.En: Kasper picked up one of the candles and couldn't help but smile.Da: Han kunne høre sine venner sige, "Det er ikke bare en ting, det handler om tanken bag."En: He could hear his friends saying, "It's not just a thing; it's about the thought behind it."Da: Freya følte sit hjerte varme ved at dele sin idé.En: Freya felt her heart warm as she shared her idea.Da: Hun gik videre til den sidste afdeling, hvor hun fandt små, duftende poser med lokalt, krydret te.En: She moved on to the last section, where she found small, fragrant bags of locally spiced tea.Da: "Min lillebror vil elske det," mumlede hun til sig selv.En: "My little brother will love this," she mumbled to herself.Da: Da Freya og Kasper nåede deres gates, kastede de et hurtigt blik mod hinanden og nikkede.En: When Freya and Kasper reached their gates, they cast a quick glance at each other and nodded.Da: De havde begge fundet noget meningsfuldt.En: They had both found something meaningful.Da: Freya med sine personlige souvenirs og Kasper med en indsigt i at give fra hjertet.En: Freya with her personal souvenirs and Kasper with an insight into giving from the heart.Da: Freya satte sig i flyet, tilfreds med sine valg, mens Kasper gik mod sin flyvning, glad for at have lært værdien af omtanke.En: Freya sat in the plane, satisfied with her choices, while Kasper headed toward his flight, happy to have learned the value of thoughtfulness.Da: Inden efteråret blev til vinter, havde de begge opdaget, at gaver med mening skaber de største glæder.En: Before autumn turned to winter, they had both discovered that gifts with meaning create the greatest joys. Vocabulary Words:buzzed: summedecolors: farverneadorned: prydedeshelves: hyldernesouvenirs: souvenirsceramics: keramikfrantically: paniskrummaged: rodedeliqueurs: likørerindecision: tvivlordinary: almindeligtkindly: venligtunique: unikkeinsight: indsigtthoughtfulness: omtankedecorated: dekoreretrelieved: lettetreference: referencesmile: smileshare: delegifts: gavermeaningful: meningsfuldtfragrant: duftendelittle brother: lillebrorsatisfied: tilfredschoices: valggreatest: størstejoys: glæderbeach: strandencandles: lys

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Last-Minute Love: A Halloween Gift Chase at Copenhagen Airport Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-10-28-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Emil haster gennem Københavns Lufthavn, hans kuffert på hjul rumler bag ham.En: Emil rushes through Københavns Lufthavn, his wheeled suitcase rumbling behind him.Da: Det er efterår.En: It's autumn.Da: Lufthavnens butikker er pyntet med græskar, heksehatte og edderkopper.En: The airport's shops are decorated with pumpkins, witch hats, and spiders.Da: Emil har et vigtigt mål: at finde den perfekte gave til Laila.En: Emil has an important goal: to find the perfect gift for Laila.Da: Laila elsker Halloween.En: Laila loves Halloween.Da: Hun har nævnt flere gange, at hun ønsker sig noget særligt til deres fest.En: She has mentioned several times that she wants something special for their party.Da: Emil, der ofte rejser, har næsten glemt at købe det.En: Emil, who often travels, has almost forgotten to buy it.Da: Han ser på uret.En: He looks at the clock.Da: Kun få minutter tilbage før boarding.En: Only a few minutes left before boarding.Da: Han puster tungt ud.En: He exhales heavily.Da: De fleste Halloween-varer er revet væk.En: Most Halloween items have been snatched up.Da: Det føles som en nål i en høstak at finde noget unikt og personligt til Laila.En: It feels like finding a needle in a haystack to discover something unique and personal for Laila.Da: Men Emil nægter at give op.En: But Emil refuses to give up.Da: Magnus arbejder i en lille butik nær gate A6.En: Magnus works in a small shop near gate A6.Da: Han bemærker hurtigt Emil, der ser desperat rundt.En: He quickly notices Emil, who is looking around desperately.Da: "Hej, kan jeg hjælpe dig?"En: "Hi, can I help you?"Da: spørger Magnus.En: asks Magnus.Da: "Ja, tak," siger Emil.En: "Yes, thank you," says Emil.Da: "Jeg leder efter en Halloween-gave til min kæreste.En: "I'm looking for a Halloween gift for my girlfriend.Da: Har du nogle gode idéer?"En: Do you have any good ideas?"Da: Magnus tænker et øjeblik.En: Magnus thinks for a moment.Da: "Du burde se vores hjørne med håndlavede ting," siger han og peger mod en lille fjern hylde.En: "You should check out our corner with handmade items," he says, pointing to a small distant shelf.Da: "Der skulle være noget specielt."En: "There should be something special."Da: Emil følger Magnus' vejledning, og til sin overraskelse finder han en smukt dekoreret græskarlygte.En: Emil follows Magnus's guidance, and to his surprise, he finds a beautifully decorated pumpkin lantern.Da: Den er perfekt.En: It's perfect.Da: Men den lange kø ved kassen giver Emil hjertebanken.En: But the long line at the checkout makes Emil's heart race.Da: Boarding er begyndt, og tiden rinder ud.En: Boarding has started, and time is running out.Da: Emil kigger på køen og samler mod til sig.En: Emil looks at the line and gathers his courage.Da: "Undskyld," begynder han, "jeg har virkelig brug for denne gave til min kæreste, og mit fly går snart.En: "Excuse me," he begins, "I really need this gift for my girlfriend, and my flight is soon.Da: Kan jeg springe frem i køen?"En: Can I skip ahead in the line?"Da: Flere i køen nikker forstående.En: Several people in the line nod understandingly.Da: Nogle smiler endda.En: Some even smile.Da: Med hurtigt tempo køber Emil lygten og skynder sig mod gaten.En: With quick steps, Emil buys the lantern and hurries towards the gate.Da: Han når derhen med få sekunder til overs.En: He gets there with a few seconds to spare.Da: Et lettet suk undslipper ham, da han sætter sig i flysædet.En: A relieved sigh escapes him as he settles into the airplane seat.Da: Da flyet letter, indser Emil, hvor meget de små venlige handlinger kan betyde.En: As the plane takes off, Emil realizes how much small acts of kindness can mean.Da: Han lærer, at planlægning kan spare meget stress i sidste ende.En: He learns that planning can save a lot of stress in the end.Da: Og han ved, at Laila vil elske lygten.En: And he knows that Laila will love the lantern.Da: Emil har haft heldet med sig denne gang, men han er fast besluttet på at være mere forberedt i fremtiden.En: Emil has been lucky this time, but he is determined to be more prepared in the future. Vocabulary Words:rushes: hasterwheeled: på hjulrumbling: rumlergoal: målmentioned: nævntforgotten: glemtexhales: puster udsnatched: revet vækneedle: nålhaystack: høstakunique: unikrefuses: nægterdesperately: desperatguidance: vejledningsurprise: overraskelsebeautifully: smuktdecorated: dekoreretlantern: lygteheart race: hjertebankengathers: samlercourage: modnod: nikkerunderstandingly: forståenderelieved: lettetsigh: sukescapes: undslipperplane: flysmall acts: små handlingerkindness: venligedetermined: fast besluttet

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Fateful Encounters: Dreams and Destiny at Fiumicino Airport Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-10-28-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Nell'aeroporto di Fiumicino, il sole autunnale illuminava le vetrate, creando giochi di luce sul pavimento.En: At the aeroporto di Fiumicino, the autumn sun illuminated the glass windows, creating patterns of light on the floor.It: I passeggeri camminavano veloci, trascinando valigie e parlando al telefono.En: Passengers walked quickly, dragging suitcases and talking on the phone.It: L'odore del caffè riempiva l'aria, mentre una leggera brezza portava con sé il profumo delle foglie cadute.En: The smell of coffee filled the air, while a light breeze carried with it the scent of fallen leaves.It: Alessia fissava il tabellone delle partenze.En: Alessia stared at the departure board.It: La sua mente era piena di pensieri e speranze.En: Her mind was filled with thoughts and hopes.It: Stava per salire su un aereo per New York, dove l'aspettava un lavoro da sogno.En: She was about to board a plane to New York, where a dream job awaited her.It: Era un'opportunità che aveva desiderato per anni.En: It was an opportunity she had longed for years.It: Il suo cuore batteva forte per l'emozione e anche un po' per la paura dell'ignoto.En: Her heart pounded with excitement and also a little with fear of the unknown.It: Improvvisamente, un volto familiare apparve tra la folla.En: Suddenly, a familiar face appeared among the crowd.It: Era Marco.En: It was Marco.It: Gli occhi di Alessia si spalancarono per la sorpresa.En: Alessia's eyes widened in surprise.It: Marco era un fotografo talentuoso, che aveva viaggiato in tutto il mondo.En: Marco was a talented photographer who had traveled all over the world.It: Non si erano visti da anni, da quando le loro strade si erano divise.En: They hadn't seen each other in years since their paths had diverged.It: Marco sorrise, il suo sorriso sempre così disarmante.En: Marco smiled, his smile always so disarming.It: "Alessia!En: "Alessia!It: Che sorpresa vederti qui!"En: What a surprise to see you here!"It: disse.En: he said.It: Alessia si avvicinò, cercando di mantenere la calma.En: Alessia approached, trying to stay calm.It: "Anche tu in partenza?"En: "Are you leaving too?"It: chiese.En: she asked.It: "Sì, vado a Tokyo per un progetto," rispose Marco.En: "Yes, I'm going to Tokyo for a project," Marco replied.It: "Ma dimmi, dove vai tu con quest'aria così determinata?"En: "But tell me, where are you going with such a determined look?"It: Alessia spiegò il suo trasferimento a New York, e i suoi occhi brillarono mentre parlava del suo futuro.En: Alessia explained her move to New York, and her eyes gleamed as she talked about her future.It: Ma c'era anche una sottile nota di esitazione nella sua voce.En: But there was also a subtle note of hesitation in her voice.It: "Mentre vivi il tuo sogno, non dimenticare di sognare anche a occhi aperti," disse Marco con un tono affettuoso.En: "While you're living your dream, don't forget to dream with your eyes open too," Marco said with an affectionate tone.It: Le parole di Marco fecero scattare qualcosa in Alessia.En: Marco's words triggered something in Alessia.It: Riconobbe in lui quel calore che le era mancato.En: She recognized in him the warmth she had missed.It: L'aeroporto continuava a pulsare intorno a loro, ma per un istante era come se il tempo si fosse fermato.En: The airport continued to buzz around them, but for a moment it felt as if time had stopped.It: Il sistema di interfono annunciò l'imbarco del volo per New York.En: The intercom system announced the boarding of the flight to New York.It: Il momento della scelta era arrivato.En: The moment of choice had arrived.It: Alessia sentì il cuore stringersi.En: Alessia felt her heart tighten.It: Avrebbe voluto fermare il tempo, ma sapeva cosa doveva fare.En: She would have liked to stop time, but she knew what she had to do.It: "Grazie, Marco.En: "Thank you, Marco.It: Non dimenticherò di vivere anche i sogni che non avevo pianificato."En: I won't forget to live even the dreams I hadn't planned."It: Si abbracciarono, promettendosi di restare in contatto.En: They hugged, promising to stay in touch.It: Alessia corse verso il gate, il suo passaporto stretto in una mano e il cuore ancora rivolto a Marco.En: Alessia ran towards the gate, her passport clenched in one hand and her heart still turned towards Marco.It: Salì sull'aereo, le parole di Marco ancora nella sua mente.En: She boarded the plane, Marco's words still in her mind.It: Mentre l'aereo decollava, Alessia guardò fuori dal finestrino.En: As the plane took off, Alessia looked out the window.It: New York stava chiamando, ma il suo cuore aveva trovato una nuova consapevolezza.En: New York was calling, but her heart had found a new awareness.It: La carriera era importante, ma lo era anche vivere pienamente e amare.En: Career was important, but so was living fully and loving.It: Chiuse gli occhi, sognando il futuro e l'opportunità di rincontrare Marco, un giorno, su un'altra strada del destino.En: She closed her eyes, dreaming of the future and the opportunity to meet Marco again, one day, on another path of destiny. Vocabulary Words:the airport: l'aeroportothe departure: la partenzathe opportunity: l'opportunitàto illuminate: illuminarethe glass windows: le vetratethe passenger: il passeggeroto drag: trascinarethe suitcase: la valigiathe breeze: la brezzathe scent: il profumothe leaf: la fogliato fill: riempirethe thought: il pensierothe hope: la speranzathe fear: la paurathe unknown: l'ignotothe photographer: il fotografoto travel: viaggiarethe crowd: la follato diverge: dividersidisarming: disarmantethe project: il progettodetermined: determinatothe hesitation: l'esitazioneaffectionate: affettuosoto trigger: scattarethe warmth: il caloreto announce: annunciareto embrace: abbracciarethe destiny: il destino

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Skyline Encounters: Romance & Reflection at an Italian Airport Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-10-28-07-38-20-it Story Transcript:It: L'aeroporto Leonardo da Vinci era pieno di caos e movimento.En: L'aeroporto Leonardo da Vinci was full of chaos and movement.It: Nella fresca aria autunnale, Giulia si fermò davanti a una vetrata, osservando il cielo che diventava rosso mentre il sole si abbassava sull'orizzonte.En: In the crisp autumn air, Giulia stopped in front of a large window, watching the sky turn red as the sun lowered on the horizon.It: Era appena tornata da un incarico in Spagna e stava ritornando a Roma.En: She had just returned from an assignment in Spain and was heading back to Rome.It: Amava il suo lavoro, ma a volte si sentiva sola.En: She loved her job, but sometimes she felt lonely.It: Matteo si aggirava nervosamente nella sala d'attesa, un blocco da disegno in mano.En: Matteo was pacing nervously in the waiting area, a sketchpad in hand.It: Architetto di professione, era diretto a Istanbul per una conferenza.En: An architect by profession, he was headed to Istanbul for a conference.It: Ma negli ultimi tempi, una nuvola di insoddisfazione aveva oscurato la sua passione per l'architettura.En: But recently, a cloud of dissatisfaction had overshadowed his passion for architecture.It: Si sedette vicino a Giulia e, senza pensarci troppo, iniziò a disegnare lo skyline dell'aeroporto.En: He sat next to Giulia and, without thinking too much about it, began drawing the airport skyline.It: "È un bel disegno," disse Giulia, tentando di iniziare una conversazione.En: "That's a nice drawing," Giulia said, attempting to start a conversation.It: Matteo alzò lo sguardo, sorpreso.En: Matteo looked up, surprised.It: "Grazie," rispose con un sorriso incerto.En: "Thanks," he replied with an uncertain smile.It: Lei spiegò che lavorava come giornalista di viaggi e che aveva appena completato un reportage in Spagna.En: She explained that she worked as a travel journalist and had just completed a report in Spain.It: Gradualmente, iniziarono a raccontarsi le loro storie, le loro paure e speranze.En: Gradually, they began to share their stories, their fears, and hopes.It: Le ore passavano, e i voli continuavano a essere ritardati.En: The hours passed, and the flights continued to be delayed.It: Francesco, il fratello di Giulia, continuava a mandarle messaggi per assicurarsi che stesse bene.En: Francesco, Giulia's brother, kept sending her messages to make sure she was okay.It: Lei sorrise al telefono.En: She smiled at her phone.It: "È un angelo custode," disse a Matteo, che rideva.En: "He's a guardian angel," she said to Matteo, who laughed.It: Parlando insieme, Giulia e Matteo scoprirono che avevano molto in comune.En: Talking together, Giulia and Matteo discovered they had a lot in common.It: Entrambi cercavano qualcosa che desse senso alle loro vite al di fuori delle loro carriere.En: Both were searching for something to give meaning to their lives beyond their careers.It: Durante un lungo caffè nel bistrot dell'aeroporto, si persero in una conversazione su arte e viaggi.En: During a long coffee in the airport bistro, they lost themselves in a conversation about art and travel.It: Quello che iniziò come un semplice scambio di cortesia si trasformò in qualcosa di più profondo.En: What began as a simple exchange of pleasantries turned into something deeper.It: Le barriere si abbassavano.En: The barriers lowered.It: Matteo parlò delle sue lotte creative, e Giulia confidò i suoi desideri di trovare gioia personale.En: Matteo talked about his creative struggles, and Giulia confided her desires to find personal joy.It: Alla fine, i voli vennero chiamati.En: Finally, the flights were called.It: Giulia e Matteo si scambiarono i numeri di telefono, promettendo di scriversi presto.En: Giulia and Matteo exchanged phone numbers, promising to write to each other soon.It: Mentre si dirigevano verso le rispettive porte d'imbarco, sentirono un nuovo spirito dentro di loro.En: As they headed toward their respective boarding gates, they felt a new spirit inside them.It: Giulia si sentiva ispirata a integrare la sua felicità personale con le sue avventure professionali.En: Giulia felt inspired to integrate her personal happiness with her professional adventures.It: Matteo, d'altra parte, percepì il viaggio non più come un obbligo, ma come una nuova fonte di ispirazione.En: Matteo, on the other hand, no longer saw the journey as an obligation, but as a new source of inspiration.It: E così, nel caos di un aeroporto affollato, con l'eco degli annunci di volo che riempiva l'aria, due persone trovavano speranza.En: And so, in the chaos of a crowded airport, with the echo of flight announcements filling the air, two people found hope.It: L'autunno era ancora appena iniziato, e chi poteva dire quali nuove avventure li attendevano?En: Autumn had just begun, and who could say what new adventures awaited them? Vocabulary Words:chaos: il caoshorizon: l'orizzonteassignment: l'incaricojourney: il viaggiosun: il solefear: la paurahope: la speranzaguardian angel: l'angelo custodestruggle: la lottahappiness: la felicitàinspiration: l'ispirazioneconference: la conferenzaautumn: l'autunnowindow: la vetratabistro: il bistrotbarrier: la barrieradelay: il ritardosky: il cielophone: il telefonojournalist: il giornalistapleasantries: la cortesiaobligation: l'obbligocreative: creativoadventure: l'avventuraprofession: la professioneair: l'ariadrawing: il disegnosmile: il sorrisowaiting area: la sala d'attesamovement: il movimento

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Diwali Delays: Finding Purpose Among Strangers' Paths Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-10-28-07-38-20-hi Story Transcript:Hi: दीवाली का मौसम था।En: It was the season of Diwali.Hi: छत्रपति शिवाजी महाराज अंतरराष्ट्रीय हवाई अड्डा चमचमाती रोशनी और रंग-बिरंगे फुलों से सजा हुआ था।En: The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport was adorned with sparkling lights and colorful flowers.Hi: चारों ओर यात्रियों की भीड़ थी।En: There was a crowd of passengers all around.Hi: सभी जल्दी-जल्दी घर जाने की कोशिश कर रहे थे।En: Everyone was trying to get home quickly.Hi: लेकिन हवाई यातायात के कारण कई फ्लाइट्स विलंबित थीं।En: But due to air traffic, many flights were delayed.Hi: राजत, अपने करियर को लेकर उलझन में था।En: Rajat was confused about his career.Hi: वह युवा पेशेवर था, परंतु उसकी नौकरी में संतोष नहीं था।En: He was a young professional, but there was no satisfaction in his job.Hi: वह दीवाली पर घर जा रहा था।En: He was going home for Diwali.Hi: उसे अपने परिवार से सलाह लेनी थी।En: He needed advice from his family.Hi: उसे एक संकेत की तलाश थी जो उसकी जिंदगी का रास्ता बदल सके।En: He was looking for a sign that could change his life's path.Hi: दूसरी ओर, पूजा थी।En: On the other hand, there was Pooja.Hi: वह स्वतंत्र यात्रा लेखिका थी।En: She was an independent travel writer.Hi: उसकी नजर में यात्रा और लेखन में ही जिंदगी का सच्चा अर्थ था।En: In her eyes, travel and writing were the true meanings of life.Hi: परंतु, उसके दिल में एक घाव था।En: However, there was a wound in her heart.Hi: परिवार से दूरियां थीं, जिनसे वह हमेशा भागती रही।En: There was distance from her family, which she had always been running from.Hi: विमान का इंतजार करते हुए, राजत ने सुना कि पूजा फोन पर बात कर रही थी।En: While waiting for the flight, Rajat heard Pooja talking on the phone.Hi: उसके बातों में दीवाली की खुशबू और दुख की छाया थी।En: Her words had the fragrance of Diwali and the shadow of sorrow.Hi: राजत ने उसमें एक साथी की झलक देखी।En: Rajat saw a glimpse of a companion in her.Hi: वह उसके पास गया और आत्मीयता से बात करने लगा।En: He went to her and started talking warmly.Hi: "आप भी दिल्ली जा रही हैं?En: "Are you also going to Delhi?"Hi: " राजत ने सहजता से पूछा।En: Rajat asked casually.Hi: पूजा ने सिर हिलाया।En: Pooja nodded.Hi: उसने अपनी कहानी साझा नहीं की, लेकिन राजत के आग्रह से उसने बातचीत का सिलसिला जारी रखा।En: She didn't share her story, but Rajat's insistence made her continue the conversation.Hi: दोनों ने अपने डर, सपनों और दीवाली के अर्थ पर चर्चा शुरू की।En: They began discussing their fears, dreams, and the meaning of Diwali.Hi: दीवाली सिर्फ एक पर्व नहीं, बल्कि नया आरंभ करने का अवसर हो सकता है—उन्होंने महसूस किया।En: They realized that Diwali was not just a festival, but an opportunity to make a new beginning.Hi: फ्लाइट में देरी की घोषणा ने उन्हें थोड़ा और समय दिया अपनी जीवन कहानियाँ साझा करने का।En: The announcement of the delayed flight gave them a little more time to share their life stories.Hi: जैसे-जैसे समय बीतने लगा, उन्हें एहसास हुआ कि ये बातचीत कहीं ज्यादा अर्थवान थी।En: As time passed, they realized that this conversation was far more meaningful.Hi: अंततः, जब उड़ान से बोर्डिंग की घोषणा हुई, दोनों के दिलों में परिवर्तन का संकल्प था।En: Finally, when the boarding announcement for the flight came, both of their hearts were determined for change.Hi: राजत ने निश्चय किया कि वह सदियों से जो चाह रहा था वह करेगा।En: Rajat resolved to pursue what he had been wanting for ages.Hi: पूजा ने तय किया कि वह परिवार से दूरियों को मिटाने की कोशिश करेगी।En: Pooja decided that she would try to bridge the distances with her family.Hi: जब दोनों एक-दूसरे से विदा ले रहे थे, उनके चेहरे पर संतोष की मुस्कान थी।En: As they bid farewell to each other, there was a smile of satisfaction on their faces.Hi: इस यात्रा में, उन्होंने पाया कि किसी अजनबी के साथ की गई छोटी सी बातचीत के बड़े मायने हो सकते हैं।En: On this journey, they found that a small conversation with a stranger could have great significance.Hi: दीवाली का यह मौसम उनके जीवन में एक नई रोशनी लाया था।En: This Diwali season brought a new light into their lives. Vocabulary Words:adorned: सजा हुआsparkling: चमचमातीcrowd: भीड़passengers: यात्रियोंdelayed: विलंबितconfused: उलझनsatisfaction: संतोषadvice: सलाहpath: रास्ताindependent: स्वतंत्रwriter: लेखिकाfragrance: खुशबूshadow: छायाcompanion: साथीcasually: सहजताinsistence: आग्रहfears: डरdreams: सपनोंopportunity: अवसरannouncement: घोषणाdetermined: निश्चयpursue: करनाresolution: संकल्पpart: विदाsmile: मुस्कानsatisfaction: संतोषconversation: बातचीतsignificance: मायनेnew beginning: नया आरंभmeaningful: अर्थवान

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Lighting Up New Beginnings: Arijun's Diwali Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-10-28-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: चिलचिलाती धूप में चमकता हुआ छत्रपति शिवाजी अंतरराष्ट्रीय हवाई अड्डा अपनी रंगीन रांगोली से सज चुका था।En: In the blazing sunlight, the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport was adorned with its colorful rangoli.Hi: हवाई अड्डे में हलचल और जोश का माहौल था।En: The atmosphere at the airport was bustling and full of excitement.Hi: सभी यात्री बड़ी बेसब्री से दीवाली मनाने की तैयारी कर रहे थे।En: All the travelers were eagerly preparing to celebrate Diwali.Hi: चारों तरफ मिठाई और भुजिया की खुशबू हवा में तैर रही थी।En: The aroma of sweets and bhujia was floating in the air.Hi: अरिजुन और उसके दोस्त रोहन अभी-अभी हवाई अड्डे पर पहुंचे थे।En: Arijun and his friend Rohan had just arrived at the airport.Hi: अरिजुन काफी उत्साहित था क्योंकि यह उसका पहला स्कूल एक्सचेंज प्रोग्राम था।En: Arijun was quite thrilled because it was his first school exchange program.Hi: वह भारत में दीवाली का त्यौहार पूरी तरह से अनुभव करना चाहता था।En: He wanted to fully experience the Diwali festival in India.Hi: दूसरी ओर, रोहन थोड़ा चिंतित था।En: On the other hand, Rohan was a bit worried.Hi: उसे डर था कि अरिजुन को घर की याद आ सकती है।En: He was afraid Arijun might feel homesick.Hi: जैसे ही अरिजुन विमान से बाहर निकला, उसने देखा कि वहाँ एक बोर्ड के साथ एक लड़की खड़ी थी जिस पर लिखा था "स्वागत है, अरिजुन!En: As soon as Arijun stepped out of the plane, he saw a girl standing with a sign that read, "Welcome, Arijun!"Hi: " यह प्रिय थी - मुंबई के उनके साझेदारी स्कूल की छात्रा।En: It was Priya - a student from their partner school in Mumbai.Hi: प्रिय हंसते हुए बोली, "स्वागत है, अरिजुन!En: Smiling, Priya said, "Welcome, Arijun!Hi: तैयार हो तुम दीवाली की मस्ती के लिए?En: Are you ready for the Diwali fun?"Hi: " अरिजुन ने मुस्कुराते हुए सिर हिलाया और कहा, "हाँ, बिल्कुल तैयार हूँ।En: Arijun nodded with a smile and said, "Yes, absolutely ready."Hi: "जहाँ एक ओर हर कोई दीवाली की रौनक में डूबा था, वहीं प्रिय ने अरिजुन को मुंबई के विशेष स्थान दिखाने का मन बना लिया।En: While everyone was immersed in the Diwali festivities, Priya decided to show Arijun some special places in Mumbai.Hi: उसने अरिजुन को मुंबई के चाय स्टॉल पर चाय पिलाई जहां आमतौर पर भीड़ होती है।En: She took Arijun to a tea stall in Mumbai, usually crowded.Hi: चाय की चुस्कियाँ लेते हुए प्रिय ने उसे दियों और दीपों से सजा हुआ बाज़ार दिखाया।En: Sipping tea, Priya showed him the markets decorated with diyas and lamps.Hi: ‌अरिजुन को यह सब बहुत आकर्षक लगा।En: Arijun found it all very captivating.Hi: फिर, दीवाली की रात आई।En: Then came the night of Diwali.Hi: प्रिय के परिवार में सभी तैयारी में जुट गए।En: Everyone in Priya's family was busy with preparations.Hi: हर ओर रोशनी और खुशियों का माहौल था।En: The atmosphere was filled with light and joy.Hi: अचानक प्रिय ने अरिजुन से कहा, "चलो, थोड़ी नाच-गाना हो जाए।En: Suddenly, Priya said to Arijun, "Come on, let's have some dancing and singing."Hi: " पहले तो अरिजुन थोड़ा संकोच कर रहा था, परंतु प्रिय के परिवार के सभी सदस्यों ने उसे प्रोत्साहित किया।En: Initially, Arijun was a bit hesitant, but with encouragement from all of Priya's family members, he joined in.Hi: फिर क्या था, अरिजुन ने भी उनके साथ ठुमके लगाए और वह दीवाली की रंगत में पूरी तरह डूब गया।En: And then, Arijun danced along with them, completely immersing himself in the spirit of Diwali.Hi: यह देखकर प्रिय मुस्कुराई और बोली, "देखा, कितना मजा आया!En: Seeing this, Priya smiled and said, "See, wasn't it fun?"Hi: " अरिजुन ने कहा, "हाँ, सच में!En: Arijun replied, "Yes, indeed!Hi: यह अनुभव अविस्मरणीय है।En: This experience is unforgettable."Hi: " इस पल ने अरिजुन को सिखाया कि नये अनुभवों को अपनाना कितना महत्वपूर्ण है।En: This moment taught Arijun how important it is to embrace new experiences.Hi: दीवाली के बाद, अरिजुन ने रोहन को फोन किया।En: After Diwali, Arijun called Rohan.Hi: उसने अपने दोस्त को सारी बातें बताईं।En: He shared everything with his friend.Hi: रोहन ने कहा, "मैंने तुम पर भरोसा किया था और तुमने मुझे गर्वित किया।En: Rohan said, "I trusted you, and you made me proud."Hi: "अपनी यात्रा के अंत में, अरिजुन को महसूस हुआ कि उसने सिर्फ एक त्यौहार नहीं, बल्कि एक नई संस्कृति को अपनाया।En: By the end of his trip, Arijun realized he had not just celebrated a festival but embraced a new culture.Hi: उसने इससे आत्मविश्वास और बदलाव को गले लगाना सीखा।En: He learned to embrace confidence and change.Hi: ऐसे ही उसने इस अनुभव को अपनी यादों में हमेशा के लिए संजो लिया।En: He cherished this experience in his memories forever. Vocabulary Words:blazing: चिलचिलातीadorned: सज चुका थाbustling: हलचलeagerly: बड़ी बेसब्री सेaroma: खुशबूexchange program: एक्सचेंज प्रोग्रामworried: चिंतितhomesick: घर की यादimmerse: डूबाcaptivating: आकर्षकfestivities: रौनकhesitant: संकोचencouragement: प्रोत्साहितspirit: रंगतunforgettable: अविस्मरणीयembrace: अपनानाconfidence: आत्मविश्वासcherished: संजो लियाexchange: साझेदारीprepared: तैयारीlight: रोशनीjoy: खुशियोंstalls: स्टॉलdecorated: सजा हुआencounter: मुलाकातpartner: साझेदारीinitially: पहलेencouraged: प्रोत्साहितtrust: भरोसाproud: गर्वित

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: A Last-Minute Miracle: Lena's Race Against Time Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-10-28-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Lena kände sig aldrig ensam i livet.En: Lena never felt alone in life.Sv: Men denna dag, på Stockholm Arlanda International Airport, var ett undantag.En: But this day, at Stockholm Arlanda International Airport, was an exception.Sv: Med stressen i kroppen rörde hon sig snabbt genom den livliga terminalen.En: With stress in her body, she moved quickly through the bustling terminal.Sv: Det var Alla helgons dag, och många reste för att träffa familj och vänner.En: It was All Saints' Day, and many were traveling to meet family and friends.Sv: Flygplatsen var full av människor, deras röster blandade sig med ljudet av rullväskor på golvet.En: The airport was full of people, their voices blending with the sound of rolling suitcases on the floor.Sv: Lena höll hårt i sin väska, hennes ögon fast beslutna att hitta rätt gate.En: Lena held her bag tightly, her eyes determined to find the right gate.Sv: Hennes älskade mormor i Göteborg låg sjuk, och Lena visste att tiden var knapp.En: Her beloved grandmother in Gothenburg was sick, and Lena knew that time was running out.Sv: Det var viktigt för henne att ta farväl, att hålla mormors hand en sista gång innan det var för sent.En: It was important for her to say goodbye, to hold her grandmother's hand one last time before it was too late.Sv: Kylan från det klara höstvädret sipprade in genom de stora glasfönstren, och utanför virvlade löven i guld och rött.En: The cold from the clear autumn weather seeped in through the large glass windows, and outside, the leaves swirled in gold and red.Sv: Men Lena märkte inte höstens skönhet.En: But Lena did not notice the beauty of autumn.Sv: Hennes inre storm av oro tog över.En: Her inner storm of worry took over.Sv: "Flyget är snart," tänkte hon.En: "The flight is soon," she thought.Sv: "Jag måste hinna."En: "I have to make it."Sv: När Lena nådde gaten såg hon en lång kö.En: When Lena reached the gate, she saw a long queue.Sv: Hon närmade sig personalen med blicken fylld av hopp.En: She approached the staff with hope-filled eyes.Sv: "Jag måste åka till Göteborg," sa hon snabbt.En: "I have to go to Gothenburg," she said quickly.Sv: "Min mormor är sjuk.En: "My grandmother is sick.Sv: Snälla, jag ber er."En: Please, I'm begging you."Sv: Mannen bakom disken bläddrade genom skärmen.En: The man behind the desk scrolled through the screen.Sv: "Tyvärr," svarade han, "flyget är överbokat.En: "Unfortunately," he replied, "the flight is overbooked.Sv: Vi har inte fler bekräftade platser."En: We have no more confirmed seats."Sv: Lena kände hur tomheten grep tag om henne.En: Lena felt the emptiness grip her.Sv: Besvikelsen var tung, men hon kunde inte ge upp.En: The disappointment was heavy, but she couldn't give up.Sv: Hon övervägde sina alternativ.En: She considered her options.Sv: Hon kunde försöka hitta en plats hos ett annat bolag, men det var en risk.En: She could try to find a seat with another airline, but it was a risk.Sv: Hon kanske inte skulle hinna i tid.En: She might not make it in time.Sv: Lena tjatade en gång till.En: Lena pleaded once more.Sv: "Snälla, jag behöver verkligen en plats."En: "Please, I really need a seat."Sv: Där, precis då hon skulle överväga andra möjligheter, ropade kvinnan vid mikrofonen hennes namn.En: There, just as she was about to consider other possibilities, the woman at the microphone called her name.Sv: Ett glimmer av hopp tändes inom Lena.En: A glimmer of hope ignited within Lena.Sv: "Vi har en plats!En: "We have a seat!Sv: Du kan åka."En: You can go."Sv: Lena drog en djup suck av lättnad, tårar av tacksamhet fyllde hennes ögon.En: Lena let out a deep sigh of relief, tears of gratitude filling her eyes.Sv: Hon upptäckte att ibland är mirakel bara ett namn bort.En: She realized that sometimes miracles are just a name away.Sv: Hon steg ombord på planet, med en ny beslutsamhet att inte låta något förbli osagt.En: She boarded the plane with a newfound determination not to leave anything unsaid.Sv: När Lena anlände till Göteborg rusade hon genom folkmassan, med bara ett mål i sina tankar.En: When Lena arrived in Gothenburg, she rushed through the crowd, with only one goal in her mind.Sv: Hon måste hinna.En: She must make it.Sv: På sjukhuset fann hon sin mormor, vars ögon lyste svagt vid synen av sitt barnbarn.En: At the hospital, she found her grandmother, whose eyes glowed faintly at the sight of her granddaughter.Sv: Lena tog hennes hand och kände värmen sprida sig i sitt hjärta.En: Lena took her hand and felt the warmth spread in her heart.Sv: De sista orden som inte sagts tidigare, fann äntligen sin väg över läpparna "Jag älskar dig, mormor."En: The last words that had not been said before finally found their way across her lips, "I love you, grandma."Sv: Lena lärde sig denna dag hur viktigt det är att inte vänta.En: Lena learned that day how important it is not to wait.Sv: Att säga det som behöver sägas när det är möjligt.En: To say what needs to be said when it's possible.Sv: Med mormors hand i sin och ett hjärta fyllt av både sorg och kärlek, lovade Lena att alltid hålla kontakten med de hon älskar.En: With her grandmother's hand in hers and a heart filled with both sorrow and love, Lena promised to always keep in touch with those she loves.Sv: Hon visste nu vikten av att omfamna nuet, att aldrig ta möjligheter för givet.En: She now knew the importance of embracing the present, of never taking opportunities for granted.Sv: Lena hade kommit i tid, och det var allt som betydde något.En: Lena had made it in time, and that was all that mattered. Vocabulary Words:exception: undantagbustling: livligadetermined: beslutnaseeped: sippradeswirled: virvladequeue: köhope-filled: fylld av hoppoverbooked: överbokatemptiness: tomhetenpleaded: tjatademicrophone: mikrofonenglimmer: glimmerignite: tändessigh: suckgratitude: tacksamhetmiracles: mirakelcrowd: folkmassanfaintly: svagtwarmth: värmenglowed: lystesorrow: sorgembracing: omfamnaopportunities: möjligheterdetermination: beslutsamhetterminal: terminalensound: ljudetconsidered: övervägdepossibilities: möjligheterapproached: närmade sigconfirm: bekräfta

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Navigating Airport Chaos: Hiroshi's Journey to Flexibility Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-10-28-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 成田国際空港は賑わっていて、旅行者たちが行き交い、キャリーケースの音が響いています。En: Narita International Airport was bustling with activity, travelers coming and going, the sound of rolling suitcases echoing throughout.Ja: アナウンスがエコーのように流れ、外では秋の葉が静かに舞います。En: Announcements floated like echoes, while outside, autumn leaves quietly danced in the breeze.Ja: その中に、ビジネス旅行者のヒロシがいました。En: Among the travelers was a businessperson named Hiroshi.Ja: 彼は大事な会議のためにシンガポールに行くつもりでした。En: He was planning to go to Singapore for an important meeting.Ja: ヒロシは普段は落ち着いています。En: Usually, Hiroshi is calm and collected.Ja: しかし、飛行機の遅れの知らせに、不安が彼を襲いました。En: However, when he received news of a flight delay, anxiety struck him.Ja: 次の出発便はほぼ満席です。En: The next departing flight was almost fully booked.Ja: 「どうしよう？」彼は心の中で呟きました。En: “What should I do?” he muttered to himself.Ja: ヒロシは、次のフライトを待ち続けるか、航空会社に交渉してスタンバイチケットを求めるかの決断を迫られました。En: Hiroshi was faced with the decision of whether to continue waiting for the next flight or negotiate with the airline for a standby ticket.Ja: 彼は深呼吸して、カウンターに向かいました。En: He took a deep breath and approached the counter.Ja: 「すみません、次の便に乗れるようにお願いできませんか？」とヒロシが言いました。En: “Excuse me, could you please help me get on the next flight?” Hiroshi asked.Ja: しかし、カウンターのスタッフ、アイコとタケシは困った顔をしました。En: However, the counter staff, Aiko and Takeshi, had troubled expressions.Ja: 「お客様、次のフライトはほぼ満席なんです。」とアイコが答えました。En: “Sir, the next flight is almost fully booked,” replied Aiko.Ja: それでもヒロシは諦めずに、彼の重要性を話し、丁寧に交渉を続けました。En: Even so, Hiroshi didn't give up and explained the importance of his travel, continuing to negotiate politely.Ja: 「私は今日、どうしてもシンガポールに行かなければならないんです。」En: “I absolutely have to get to Singapore today.”Ja: アイコとタケシは相談し、ようやくヒロシにスタンバイチケットを渡しました。En: Aiko and Takeshi consulted with each other and finally handed Hiroshi a standby ticket.Ja: 「頑張ってくださいね。」とタケシが励ましました。En: “Good luck,” encouraged Takeshi.Ja: その後、ヒロシは座る場所を見つけ、息をつきました。En: Afterwards, Hiroshi found a place to sit and sighed with relief.Ja: 彼はついにフライトに乗り込むことができました。En: He was finally able to board the flight.Ja: しかし、彼の心はまだ落ち着きを取り戻していませんでした。En: However, his mind still hadn't regained its calm.Ja: 飛行機に乗ったあと、ヒロシは考えました。「予定通りにはいかないこともある。En: After boarding the plane, Hiroshi thought, “Things don't always go as planned.Ja: それでも、柔軟に対応することが大事なんだ。」En: Still, it's important to respond flexibly.”Ja: 彼は冷静さを取り戻しました。En: He regained his composure.Ja: そして、飛行機が空に舞い上がり、ヒロシは微笑みました。En: And as the plane took off into the sky, Hiroshi smiled.Ja: この経験を通して、彼は少しだけ成長したように感じました。En: Through this experience, he felt as if he had grown just a little bit. Vocabulary Words:bustling: 賑わっていてtravelers: 旅行者たちechoing: 響いていますannouncements: アナウンスfloating: 流れbreeze: 風autumn leaves: 秋の葉collected: 落ち着いていますanxiety: 不安delay: 遅れdeparting: 出発standby ticket: スタンバイチケットnegotiate: 交渉consulted: 相談しsigh: 息をつきcalm: 冷静さregained: 取り戻しましたrespond: 対応flexibly: 柔軟にcomposure: 冷静さplane: 飛行機smiled: 微笑みましたgrown: 成長したexperience: 経験important: 大事なmutters: 呟きdecision: 決断approached: 向かいましたpolitely: 丁寧にencouraged: 励ましました

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Homeward Bound: Haruto's Journey of Change and Connection Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-10-28-07-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 成田国際空港には、秋の風がそよいでいました。En: At Narita International Airport, the autumn breeze was gently blowing.Ja: 木々の葉がカラフルに色づき、地面に舞い落ちています。En: The leaves on the trees were turning colorful and falling softly to the ground.Ja: ハロウィーンも近づいており、空港内にはカボチャやおばけの飾りが見えます。En: With Halloween approaching, you could see decorations of pumpkins and ghosts throughout the airport.Ja: ハルトは、カナダでの留学を終えて帰国するところです。En: Haruto had just finished his studies in Canada and was returning to Japan.Ja: 彼は新しい知識と経験を手に、日本へ戻ることに少し不安を感じています。En: With new knowledge and experiences in hand, he felt a bit anxious about going back.Ja: 「皆、僕の変化をどう思うだろう？」と心の中で問いかけます。En: "I wonder what everyone will think of the changes in me?" he asked himself.Ja: しかし、同時にワクワクする気持ちもあります。En: Yet, at the same time, he was also feeling excited.Ja: 友達のエツコは、ハルトを迎えに来ています。En: His friend Etsuko had come to welcome him.Ja: 彼女は、昔と変わってしまったハルトにどう接すればいいのか心配しています。En: She was worried about how to interact with Haruto, who might have changed from the past.Ja: それでも、空港で再会することに胸を躍らせています。En: Even so, she felt her heart flutter at the thought of reuniting at the airport.Ja: 成田空港の到着ホールで、ハルトはエツコと妹のミカに出迎えられました。En: In the arrival hall of Narita Airport, Haruto was greeted by Etsuko and his younger sister Mika.Ja: ミカは、兄がどれだけ変わったのか興味津々です。En: Mika was very curious about how much her brother had changed.Ja: 彼女は帰国祝いのためにサプライズを用意しています。En: She had prepared a surprise to celebrate his return.Ja: 「おかえり、ハルト！」ミカが笑顔で言いました。En: "Welcome back, Haruto!" Mika said with a smile.Ja: 「カナダはどうだった？」En: "How was Canada?"Ja: 「素晴らしかったよ。でも、たくさんのことを学んだんだ。」ハルトはスーツケースを片手に、少し緊張しながら答えます。En: "It was amazing. But, I learned a lot of things." Haruto replied, feeling a bit nervous as he held his suitcase with one hand.Ja: エツコとミカは、彼が話すのを待ちます。En: Etsuko and Mika waited for him to continue talking.Ja: タクシーを待ちながら、ハルトは自分の気持ちを打ち明けることに決めました。En: As they waited for a taxi, Haruto decided to open up about his feelings.Ja: 「実はね、留学先でいろいろと感じてきたんだ。En: "You know, I experienced a lot while studying abroad.Ja: 文化の違いや、新しい友達との出会いが、僕を少し変えたんだ。」En: The cultural differences and the new friends I met slightly changed me."Ja: エツコは頷き、「何が一番印象に残ったの？」と尋ねます。En: Etsuko nodded and asked, "What left the biggest impression on you?"Ja: ハルトは深呼吸して答えます。「異なる視点を持つことの大切さを学んだんだ。En: Haruto took a deep breath and answered, "I learned the importance of having different perspectives.Ja: そして、それが少し怖いけどとても楽しかったんだ。」En: And while it was a bit scary, it was also very enjoyable."Ja: 二人は驚いたように耳を傾け、それから笑顔になりました。En: The two listened intently, surprised, and then smiled.Ja: 「そんなに素晴らしい経験をしたんだね。En: "You had such an amazing experience.Ja: もっと教えて！」ミカが言いました。En: Tell us more!" Mika said.Ja: その時、ハルトは心に安らぎを感じました。En: At that moment, Haruto felt a sense of peace in his heart.Ja: 彼は、変わることが必ずしも悪いことではないと理解しました。En: He realized that change isn't necessarily a bad thing.Ja: 大切なのは、心を開いて人と繋がること。En: What's important is to open your heart and connect with others.Ja: そう、家族や友達と共に、新しい自分を受け入れることができるのです。En: Yes, together with family and friends, he could embrace the new him.Ja: 彼は、紅葉した秋の空の下で、「ただいま」と心から思いました。En: Under the autumn sky, adorned with colorful leaves, he thought sincerely, "I'm home."Ja: 彼の新しい一歩が、家族との強い絆を作り出したのです。En: This new step of his created a strong bond with his family. Vocabulary Words:breeze: 風autumn: 秋decorations: 飾りpumpkins: カボチャexperience: 経験anxious: 不安reuniting: 再会younger: 妹suitcase: スーツケースperspectives: 視点cultural: 文化differences: 違いimpression: 印象intently: 耳を傾けpeace: 安らぎembrace: 受け入れるadorned: 紅葉したprepare: 用意curious: 興味津々flatter: 胸を躍らせarrival: 到着decorate: 飾るsurprise: サプライズknowledge: 知識connect: 繋がるflutter: そよぐapproach: 近づくwonder: 問いかけequip: 手にbond: 絆