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Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Chasing Sushi Dreams: A Tokyo Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/chasing-sushi-dreams-a-tokyo-adventure Story Transcript:Ja: 東京のど真ん中、葵はスニーカーで四つ角を駆け折り返していた。En: In the heart of Tokyo, Aoi dashed around the street corners in her sneakers.Ja: 彼女が今日探しているのは、「浜勝」という名の有名な寿司レストランだ。En: She was on the hunt for a famous sushi restaurant called "Hamakatsu".Ja: それは東京でも秘密の宝物のように評判が立っている。En: It was renowned in Tokyo like a hidden treasure.Ja: しかし、彼女が辿り着くことができず、水色のスカーフを首に巻いた葵は肩を落とした。En: However, unable to find her way there, Aoi, with a light blue scarf around her neck, slumped her shoulders in disappointment.Ja: 東京の繁華街は迷路のようで、ひとたび歩みを過ちれば、どこか未知の世界に迷い込んでしまう。En: The bustling streets of Tokyo were like a maze, and once you made a wrong turn, you could end up in an unfamiliar world.Ja: 葵はその罠に落ち、マップを確認し、再確認し、さらに再々確認しても、まったく同じ場所に立っていた。En: Aoi fell into that trap, checking the map, double-checking, and even triple-checking, yet found herself standing in the exact same spot.Ja: ところが、運命は思いがけない形で動き出した。En: But fate took an unexpected turn.Ja: 見知らぬ調理師が彼女の前を通り過ぎたときには、葵はその背後から牡蠣の香りと寿司米の甘い香りを嗅いだ。En: As a stranger chef passed by her, Aoi caught whiffs of oysters and sweet sushi rice from behind.Ja: 彼女は鼻を頼りに、その匂いへと気軽に跟って行った。En: Following her nose, she casually trailed the enticing scents.Ja: それはまるで映画のような展開だった。En: It was like a scene from a movie.Ja: 曲がり角を曲がった先には、浜勝の提灯が静かに照らされ、暖かい光が迎えてくれた。En: Around a corner, the lantern of Hamakatsu softly illuminated, welcoming her with warm light.Ja: 「迷ってましたか？En: Accompanied by the kind smile of the restaurant owner asking, "Were you lost?Ja: 」と言う店主の優しい笑顔と共に、葵はレストランに足を踏み入れた。En: ", Aoi stepped into the restaurant.Ja: 素晴らしい冒険の結末と共に葵の確信が育った。En: With a wonderful adventure finale, Aoi's conviction grew.Ja: この街は迷路かもしれないが、それは新しい発見と驚きに満ちている。En: Though this city may be a maze, it is filled with new discoveries and surprises.Ja: そう、この迷路のような街は、彼女が大好きな東京だったのだ。En: Yes, this maze-like city was the Tokyo she loved. Vocabulary Words:In the heart of Tokyo: 彼女は (kanojo wa)Aoi: 葵 (aoi)dashed: 駆け折り返していた (kakeorikaeshiteita)around: 四つ角を (yonotsu kado o)street corners: 四つ角 (yonotsu-kado)her: 彼女の (kanojo no)sneakers: スニーカー (sunikaa)She was: であった (de atta)on the hunt: 探している (sagashiteiru)famous: 有名な (yuumei na)sushi restaurant: 寿司レストラン (sushi resutoran)called: という (to iu)Hamakatsu: 「浜勝」 ("Hamakatsu")renowned: 評判が立っている (hyouban ga tatteiru)hidden treasure: 秘密の宝物 (himitsu no takaramono)unable: 辿り着くことができず (tadoritsuku koto ga dekizu)find: 見つける (mitsukeru)her way: 彼女の道 (kanojo no michi)disappointment: 肩を落とした (kata o otoshita)
Fluent Fiction - Hindi: The Talking Parrot: A Comedic Twist in Mumbai Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/the-talking-parrot-a-comedic-twist-in-mumbai Story Transcript:Hi: मुंबई के एक गोलाबारी के दिल में, एक हलचल भरा बाज़ार अपनी दिनचर्या में गहरा हुआ था।En: In the heart of Mumbai, a bustling market was deep in its daily activities.Hi: सड़क किनारे पर, राज अपने दोस्त प्रिया और आरव के साथ खेलने की सामग्री खरीदने जा रहा था।En: On the roadside, Raj was going to buy supplies to play with his friends Priya and Arav.Hi: राज की निगाहें एक सजी हुई दुकान पर गिरीं, जहां कई तरह के पक्षी और जानवर थे।En: Raj's eyes fell upon a beautifully decorated shop, where there were many kinds of birds and animals.Hi: एक तोते की चहचहाहट ने उसका ध्यान आकर्षित किया।En: The chatter of a parrot caught his attention.Hi: दुकानदार ने उसे बताया कि यह एक "बोलने वाला" तोता है।En: The shopkeeper told him that it was a "talking" parrot.Hi: प्रिया और आरव ने उसे चेतावनी दी, लेकिन वह उसे खरीदने में सख्त आदान प्रदान था।En: Priya and Arav warned him, but he was determined to buy it.Hi: वह तोता अपने नए घर में सेट हो गया और शीघ्र ही अद्वितीयता चरम पर पहुंची।En: The parrot settled into its new home and soon reached the height of uniqueness.Hi: तोता केवल फिल्मी संवाद बोलता था, जो राज और उसके साथियों के बीच हास्यास्पद और कभी-कभी गलतफहमी पैदा करता।En: The parrot only spoke movie dialogues, which often created funny and sometimes misleading situations between Raj and his companions.Hi: तोता अचानक "मैं तुम्हारे बच्चे की माँ बनने वाली हूं!En: The parrot would suddenly say things like "I am going to be the mother of your child!"Hi: " या "मेरे पास माँ है!En: or "I have a mother!Hi: " जैसे डायलॉग बोल देता, जिसका कोई सम्बन्ध वास्तविक घटनाक्रम से नहीं होता।En: ", which had no relation to any real events.Hi: राज विरक्त हो गया, लेकिन वह तोते से इतना प्यार करने लगा था कि उसे बेचने का विचार नहीं किया।En: Raj became fond of the parrot but never thought of selling it.Hi: प्रिया और आरव ने सोचा कि कहानी की समाप्ति के लिए एक मिलावट का उपयोग किया जा सकता है।En: Priya and Arav thought that a twist could be used to end the story.Hi: उन्होंने संघर्ष को हल करने के लिए योजना बनाई।En: They made a plan to resolve the conflict.Hi: वे तोते को नए और संगत संवाद सिखाने का फैसला किया।En: They decided to teach the parrot new and appropriate dialogues.Hi: इस समय, तीनों दिन-रात मेहनत करने लगे।En: They worked day and night for three days.Hi: पहले, तोता उनकी बातों को अनुकरण करने में संघर्ष कर रहा था, लेकिन धीरे-धीरे, उसने नए वाक्यांशों को सीख लिया।En: Initially, the parrot struggled to mimic them, but gradually, it learned the new phrases.Hi: कोई दिन बाद, राज के घर पर एक पार्टी हुई।En: A few days later, there was a party at Raj's house.Hi: लोगों को जब तोता मिलने वाला था तभी तोता ने बोलना शुरू किया, "स्वागत नहीं करोगे हमारा?En: Just as people were about to meet the parrot, it started speaking, "Won't you welcome us?"Hi: " और "पार्टी तो अब शुरू हुई है!En: and "The party has just begun!"Hi: " लोग हँस पड़े।En: People burst into laughter.Hi: उनसे शामिल होकर तोता ने उन्हें और अधिक हँसाया।En: The parrot joined in, making them laugh even more.Hi: राज की जिंदगी में पहली बार, उसने तोते का धन्यवाद किया।En: For the first time in Raj's life, he thanked the parrot.Hi: उसे खोजने की जरूरत थी कि यह तोता उसकी जिंदगी के एक अद्वितीय और यादगार हिस्से बनने वाला है।En: He realized that this parrot was going to be a unique and memorable part of his life. Vocabulary Words:In: मेंheart: दिलMumbai: मुंबईbustling: हलचल भराmarket: बाज़ारdeep: गहराdaily: दिनचर्याactivities: कार्यक्रमroadside: सड़क किनारेbuy: खरीदनाsupplies: सामग्रीplay: खेलनाfriends: दोस्तbeautifully: सजी हुईdecorated: डेकोरेटेडshop: दुकानbirds: पक्षीanimals: जानवरchatter: चहचहाहटattention: ध्यानshopkeeper: दुकानदारtalking: बोलने वालाparrot: तोताwarned: चेतावन
Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Troll Tales: A Prankster's Mountain Cabin Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/troll-tales-a-pranksters-mountain-cabin-adventure Story Transcript:Nb: Midt i de dype norske fjellene, var det en liten tømmerhytte.En: In the middle of the deep Norwegian mountains, there was a small log cabin.Nb: Eviggrønne trær sto rundt den, som gamle vakter.En: Evergreen trees surrounded it, like old guards.Nb: Lars bodde her i ensomhet.En: Lars lived here in solitude.Nb: Lars var en spøkefugl, alltid i lekent humør.En: Lars was a prankster, always in a playful mood.Nb: Han elsket å tro på troll.En: He loved believing in trolls.Nb: En dag, fikk Lars besøk av vennene sine fra byen.En: One day, Lars was visited by his friends from the city.Nb: De het Knut, Ida og Jenny.En: Their names were Knut, Ida, and Jenny.Nb: De tenkte at en tur til Lars' hytte ville være en god pause fra bylivet.En: They thought a trip to Lars' cabin would be a good break from city life.Nb: Men de visste ikke om Lars' spill.En: But they didn't know about Lars' tricks.Nb: "Møt meg ved løypeskiltet," sa Lars til vennene sine.En: "Meet me at the trail sign," Lars said to his friends.Nb: Skiltet var gammelt, dekket av eikemose.En: The sign was old, covered in oak moss.Nb: Men det var ingen vanskelig vei for vennene.En: But it wasn't a difficult path for the friends.Nb: Lars hadde en plan for hytten.En: Lars had a plan for the cabin.Nb: Han dekorerte den for å virke troll-infisert.En: He decorated it to seem troll-infested.Nb: Senger var uorden, kjøkkenutstyr fløt rundt, og et par gamle tresko lå tankeløst.En: Beds were disheveled, kitchen utensils floated around, and a pair of old wooden shoes were carelessly lying around.Nb: Da vennene kom, så de trollsporene.En: When the friends arrived, they saw the troll tracks.Nb: "Oh!En: "Oh!Nb: Hva skjedde her?En: What happened here?Nb: Det ser ut som et troll har vært her," sa Ida.En: It looks like a troll has been here," said Ida.Nb: Lars smilte lurt og nikket enig.En: Lars smiled slyly and nodded in agreement.Nb: Han begynte å fortelle historier om troll som han hadde hørt fra bestefaren sin.En: He began to tell stories about trolls that he had heard from his grandfather.Nb: Over de neste dagen, mens de gikk på turer, la Lars forskjellige ting her og der.En: Over the next few days, while they went on hikes, Lars placed different things here and there.Nb: En stor pinne, en haug med steiner, rare fotspor.En: A large stick, a pile of rocks, strange footprints.Nb: Han fortalte vennene sine at trollene liker å lage sånne ting.En: He told his friends that trolls like to make those things.Nb: Vennene hans begynte å lure på om troll virkelig eksisterte.En: His friends began to wonder if trolls really existed.Nb: På den siste kvelden, etter eventyret deres, kom en stor overraskelse.En: On their last evening, after their adventure, a big surprise came.Nb: Da de kom tilbake til hytten, var det fullt av hårstrå, fotspor og en gåtefull lukt.En: When they returned to the cabin, it was filled with strands of hair, footprints, and a mysterious smell.Nb: "Å nei!En: "Oh no!Nb: Det ser ut som vi har fått besøk av et troll," sa Lars.En: It looks like we have been visited by a troll," said Lars.Nb: Vennene hans ble redde.En: His friends became scared.Nb: Skulle de tro på troll nå?En: Should they believe in trolls now?Nb: Samme natt stod et stort fjell troll utenfor vinduet.En: That same night, a big mountain troll stood outside the window.Nb: Vennene hans skrek høyt!En: His friends screamed loudly!Nb: Alle hoppet inn i sengene sine og trakk teppene over hodet.En: They all jumped into their beds and pulled the blankets over their heads.Nb: Lars begynte å le.En: Lars started laughing.Nb: Han åpnet døren og inn kom en stor, lodden hund med en ledd lommerlykt rundt halsen.En: He opened the door and in came a big, furry dog with a LED flashlight around its neck.Nb: "Møt min nye venn Basse," sa Lars.En: "Meet my new friend Basse," said Lars.Nb: Vennene hans kunne ikke tro på det!En: His friends couldn't believe it!Nb: De begynte å le.En: They started laughing.Nb: "Du fikk oss," sa Knut.En: "You got us," said Knut.Nb: Alle Lo og spiste kake sammen.En: Everyone laughed and ate cake together.Nb: Neste morgen, sa vennene farvel.En: The next morning, the friends said goodbye.Nb: De lo under hele turen nedover fjellet.En: They laughed the whole way down the mountain.Nb: De ble enige om at hytteturen hadde vært uforglemmelig.En: They agreed that the cabin trip had been unforgettable.Nb: Selv om trollene ikke var ekte, så turte de aldri å glemme dem.En: Even though the trolls weren't real, they would never forget them.Nb: Og Lars, trengte ikke å overbevise dem lenger.En: And Lars didn't need to convince them anymore.Nb: Han visste at vennene hans aldri ville glemme trollene, eller hytten hans langt der oppe i fjellene.En: He knew his friends would never forget the trolls, or his cabin up there in the mountains.Nb: De visste at troller kan være veldig ekte, så lenge man har en god venn som kan lage dem.En: They knew that trolls can be very real, as long as you have a good friend who can create them. 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Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: The Quest for the Urban Falafel: A Journey of Culinary Discoveries Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/the-quest-for-the-urban-falafel-a-journey-of-culinary-discoveries Story Transcript:He: במרכז הרעשני של תל אביב, חיפשו שלושה חברים דוד, רחל ואברהם את סוד הפלאפל העירוני.En: In the bustling center of Tel Aviv, three friends, David, Rachel, and Abraham, were searching for the secret of the urban falafel.He: הם ניסו בחנויות שונות, מושכים את ניחוחות הטחינה והפיתות המיוחמות באוויר.En: They tried various shops, drawn to the aromas of crushed chickpeas and piping hot pitas in the air.He: אבל, משהו קרה, משהו שמשנה את התכניות.En: But something happened, something that changed their plans.He: בדרך לחנות הבאה, ראו לוח שלט של מסעדה צמחונית באיזור הפסגת צאלון.En: On the way to the next shop, they saw a signboard for a vegetarian restaurant in the Tzahalitzon area.He: רחל הציעה, "מה דעתכם על ניסיון חדש?En: Rachel suggested, "What do you guys think about trying something new?He: בואו ננסה מנה צמחונית.En: Let's try a vegetarian dish."He: " חבריה ננערו, הם בקטנה השערכו לסחוט פלאפלים, אבל עם החיוך הרחב של רחל, הם לא יכלו להיות נמנעים.En: Her friends hesitated, as they had their hearts set on squeezing falafels into small pita bread, but with Rachel's wide smile, they couldn't resist.He: השלמעלים התפשטו, והאוויר המתמלא בארומה של תבשילי ירק שמתפזרים ממטבח המסעדה הצמחונית.En: The scents spread, and the air filled with the aroma of vegetable dishes scattered from the kitchen of the vegetarian restaurant.He: החברים ניכרו לסיר גדול של שיפאן אדום המבקע מפני שולחנות האורחים.En: The friends noticed a big pot of red shifan simmering on the serving tables.He: עם הלחישה הראשונה, מהם אף אחד לא התחיל לעשות פרצופים.En: With the first whisper, none of them made faces.He: "מי ידע, מה הכוונה של פלאפל" אמר אברהם, "החיים יותר מסגן חיפה אחת.En: "Who knows what falafel really means," Abraham said, "Life is more than just one Haifa-style falafel."He: "הם הצחיקו ואכלו, כשסביב המטענים הממולאים התפשטו- הים, החוף, המלך ג'ורג'.En: They laughed and ate while around them the stuffed pita breads spread out – the sea, the beach, King George Street.He: בעצם, הם מצאו ששמחת החיים לא בפיתה המלאה, אלא בתכנים.En: In fact, they found that the joy of life was not in the stuffed pita bread, but in the experiences - the sea, the farm, good company.He: הים, החווה, החברה הטובה - איזה פלאפל יכול להשוות את זה?En: What falafel could compare to that?He: וכך היה, באותו יום שלושתם מצאו את מקם החמאס הטוב ביותר שעולם לא ראה, אם כי הכי לא פלאפל זה היה המקום שמילא להם את הלב.En: And so it was, on that day they found the best hummus place the world had never seen, though it wasn't falafel that filled their hearts. Vocabulary Words:In: במרכזthe: הbustling: רעשניcenter: תוךof: שלTel Aviv: תל אביבthree: שלושהfriends: חבריםDavid: דודRachel: רחלand: וAbraham: אברהםwere: היוsearching: מחפשיםfor: עבורthe: הsecret: סודurban: עירוניfalafel: פלאפלThey: הםtried: ניסוvarious: שונותshops: חנויותdrawn: מושכיםto: לaromas: ניחוחותcrushed: טחינהchickpeas: טחינהand: וpiping: מיוחמותBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.
Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: The Unexpected Connection: Falafel, Mistakes, and a Shared Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/the-unexpected-connection-falafel-mistakes-and-a-shared-journey Story Transcript:He: בלב תל אביב, במרכז התחשובה, שוקק פתוח וצעיר.En: In the heart of Tel Aviv, in the center of the hustle and bustle, there is a vibrant and young marketplace.He: המקום מלוי בניחוחות, רעשים וצלילים.En: The place is filled with scents, noises, and sounds.He: זה המקום שם נתקלה יעל, תחליבת סטודנטית, בדוד, מוזיקאי מקום שלא הצליח בעוד לחדור לטופ.En: It is here that Yael, a student, and David, a struggling musician, both ended up at the same falafel joint across from each other.He: חלפו בם המילים הנמוכות, ושני הכיסים של הפלאפל נאבדו בפרק.En: They exchanged a few low words, and both of their falafel pockets broke apart.He: האורחים מסתובבים, מתחילים להשתחרר.En: The guests started to move around, beginning to free themselves.He: זה השקף את יעל פתאום מבלענה את פלאפל דוד, שנתמך בזיתים, שהיא שונאת.En: Yael suddenly saw David's falafel overflowing with olives, which she despised.He: במשחק העלם, זרעי הזית הפתוחים בשוליים.En: In the game of disappearance, the open olive seeds scattered around the edges.He: למרות זאת, דוד התבלט בלחם הפשוט החצאית.En: Nevertheless, David stood out with his simple half-bread.He: חש כי משהו רחח.En: He felt that something was missing.He: הביא את המרוק ממעל הפלאפל ודחף אתו.En: He brought the fork from above the falafel and pushed it through.He: היה רעיוני!En: It was ingenious!He: במצב הן התחכות, ההחמאה רלוצית והטעות נפתחה.En: In a state of anticipation, the rolling butter and the mistake opened.He: פעם שדוד שבה, הוא חשף מילים מתהפכות.En: This time when David returned, he revealed twisted words.He: הוא חייב למצוא את יעל, את אותה מנה שהיא בחלף.En: He had to find Yael and the same dish she had instead.He: זה לא היה משנה שהפלאפל היה שונה.En: It didn't matter that the falafel was different.He: קצת באזניו.En: Just a bit in his ears.He: דוד הרתע את ודעתו את המקום המומלץ, מהנה שממן.En: David whispered his recommended place to visit, a beautiful view.He: שלוש יים למזרח, לכאון סניף הפלאפל, ראה את יעל.En: Three hundred meters east, at the falafel branch, he saw Yael.He: הוא הגיע אליה ואמר, "מצטער שהמלווי הזה הזה, הכי תחליף אותך?"En: He approached her and said, "I'm sorry that this escort, this replacement, has interrupted you the most."He: היא ראתה בו את שלה, מכרה את הדרבנים שלה באשליה, וצחקה.En: She saw herself in him, sold her radishes in the marketplace, and laughed.He: "האם זו עבודה של אמא?" היא שאלה, היודעת שהאנשים אינם קוראים את הפרט הזה.En: "Is this a mother's job?" she asked, knowing that people don't read that detail.He: "אני רואה שאתה שונה מהפלאפלים הם".En: "I see that you are different from the falafels they make."He: הם הופקו והחליפו את הארוזים של הפלאפל.En: They were produced and exchanged the falafel wrappers.He: ויל אלחא את רעה המשוער, ודכא את בזיתי דכא של יעל.En: Vil alhaha, the suspected shepherd, pressed Yaels' depressed olive.He: דואר משלח מעלה לדוד, במקום הגישה.En: He then sent a postcard up to David, in place of access.He: אז הפסדר המקום נאמר, דיאלוג עם המדריכים שלו כשאצטעישה.En: So the passerby said, dialogue with his mentors as he jogged.He: המקום שאיתו התלבשו, המעבר ממן השוק לממן, שם הם שוקקים ושובה למזויף של תוכנה.En: The place he merged with, the transition from the market to the software, where they live and turn towards the counterfeit.He: אה זו המציאה!En: Ah, that's the invention! Vocabulary Words:In: בלבthe: תלheart: אביבof: במרכזTel Aviv: התחשובהin: שוקקcenter: פתוחhustle: צעירand: המקוםbustle: מלויthere: בניחוחותis: רעשיםa: וצליליםvibrant: זהyoung: המקוםmarketplace: שםplace: נתקלהfilled: תחליתwith: סטודנטיתscents: בדודnoises: מוזיקאיsounds: לאIt: הצליחis: בעודhere: לחדורthat: לפלאYael: אףa: שמםstudent: אךand: מלונגהBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.
Fluent Fiction - Japanese: A Sumo Wrestler's Lesson: The Transformative Power of Tea Ceremony Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/a-sumo-wrestlers-lesson-the-transformative-power-of-tea-ceremony Story Transcript:Ja: 東京、都会の喧噪から一歩離れた静かな場所にある、小さな日本庭園と茶室。初夏にあたる日差しが緑の葉を通して地面に落ち、一面に美しい影を作り出していました。それは何ともいえなぬ穏やかな時間、茶道の世界。En: In a quiet place away from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo, there was a small Japanese garden and tea room. The early summer sun filtered through the green leaves, casting beautiful shadows on the ground. It was a serene moment, the world of tea ceremony.Ja: しかし、その一角にあった一面の穏やかさはヒロシの出現によって一変します。En: However, the tranquility in one corner of the garden was disrupted by the appearance of Hiroshi.Ja: 見た目は私たちの想像をはるかに超えるほど大きいヒロシ。6足のサンダルがキツく、和服は体にピッタリ。そのうえ、何とも似合わない角力師のような頭巾をかぶった彼が、この神聖な茶室に足を踏み入れました。En: Hiroshi was much larger than anyone could imagine. His six sandals were tight, and his kimono fit snugly around his body. On top of that, he wore a hood that looked more suited for a sumo wrestler. And yet, he stepped foot into this sacred tea room.Ja: メイは茶室入口で一瞬凍りつきました。力士そのもののヒロシを額に汗を浮かべながら見つめ、これから始まる茶道の進行への心配と、笑いをこらえる葛藤に苦しんでいました。その一方で、ヒロシは無自覚に茶室へと進み、素晴らしい宝石のように繊細な茶碗の一部に腕を少し突っ込み、まさかの結果を招きました。En: May froze for a moment at the entrance of the tea room. She looked at Hiroshi, who resembled a sumo wrestler, with sweat on her forehead, struggling with worry about the progress of the tea ceremony and suppressing her laughter. Meanwhile, Hiroshi unconsciously continued to the tea room, stuck his arm into a delicate tea bowl like a precious gem, and brought about an unexpected result.Ja: ちゅう、という音と同時に、部屋中に散乱する繊細な茶碗の破片。ヒロシもメイも動きを止め、一瞬、時間が止まったかのような無音の空間が広がりました。En: With a "chuu" sound, delicate fragments of the tea bowl scattered throughout the room. Hiroshi and May both stopped moving, and for a moment, there was a silent space as if time stood still.Ja: ヒロシは、自分の影響に気付いた瞬間、驚きで目を見開き、真っ赤になりました。メイは床に広がる破片を見つめながら、彼を安心させようと微笑んでみせました。En: As Hiroshi realized the impact he had caused, his eyes widened in surprise and his face turned bright red. May, while looking at the fragments on the floor, smiled to reassure him.Ja: 「大丈夫、ヒロシ。片付けは私がやるから、君は帰って安らかに体を休めて。」と言いながら、彼女は彼の手を優しく握りました。En: "Don't worry, Hiroshi. I will take care of the cleanup. You go home and rest peacefully," she said, gently holding his hand.Ja: その日、ヒロシは一つの大切な教訓を学びました。そう、何事も適切な服装と態度が大切だということ。そしてメイは、ヒロシの大きな体と心に触れることで、人間の柔軟性と成長の可能性を再確認しました。En: That day, Hiroshi learned an important lesson. That is, appropriate attire and attitude are important in everything we do. And May, through her interaction with Hiroshi's large body and heart, reaffirmed the flexibility and potential for growth in human beings.Ja: それからというもの、ヒロシは適切な服装で茶道に参加し、メイはさらに大きな包容力を持つ一人の女性となったのです。En: From that day on, Hiroshi participated in tea ceremonies dressed appropriately, and May became a woman with even greater compassion. Vocabulary Words:In: 一方ではa: 一つのquiet: 静かなplace: 場所away: 離れたfrom: からthe: そのhustle: 喧噪and: そしてbustle: 騒ぎof: のTokyo: 東京small: 小さなJapanese: 日本のgarden: 庭園tea: 茶room: 室early: 初夏にsummer: 夏sun: 日差しfiltered: 通してthrough: 通してgreen: 緑のleaves: 葉casting: 投げかけるbeautiful: 美しいshadows: 影on: 地面にground: 地面serene: 穏やか
Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: The Spicy Noodle Warrior: Conquering Unexpected Challenges with Courage Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/the-spicy-noodle-warrior-conquering-unexpected-challenges-with-courage Story Transcript:Zh: 在一家 nestled 在北京繁华的后海地区的小吃店里，李伟正面对一个意想不到的挑战。平日里的他，在对鱼香肉丝和麻辣烫的巧妙搭配，和具有尽情在早市上展示的热辣面条的对决中，全然无惧。可是今天，一碗超级辣的火辣面条，却把他的魄力都烤出来了。En: In a small snack shop nestled in the bustling Houhai area of Beijing, Li Wei was facing an unexpected challenge. On ordinary days, he fearlessly faced the clever combinations of fish-flavored pork strips and spicy hot pots, as well as the showdown of spicy noodles displayed to their fullest extent in the early market. But today, a bowl of super spicy fire noodles had roasted away all of his courage.Zh: 这件事起初只是他几个友人的笑料，他们在嘲笑他无法忍受这碗面条时，不小心把他的苦不堪言的样子录了下来。然后就是连串的火箭式病毒传播，李伟的表情变化如同一台即兴表演，在各个社交媒体中走红。这就是李伟，一个平常日子里无所畏惧，对突降的辣如天边厄运却束手无策的普通人。En: At first, this was just a joke among a few friends. They laughed at him for not being able to tolerate the noodles and accidentally recorded his excruciating expression. Then came a series of viral spread like rockets, and Li Wei's facial expressions became the highlight on various social media platforms. This was Li Wei, an ordinary person who was fearless in his everyday life, but powerless against the suddenly spicy misfortune.Zh: 王小雨和张明是李伟的填鸭经济学大学同学。看到李伟在视频中的痛苦表情，他们笑了，但也在笑中感觉到一种共享的怜悯。李伟从未挂虑过食物会成为他的弱点，可见明日詹何易。他的痛苦反应，像一面镜子，映出每个人内心深处的恐惧：所有对生活满怀自信和完全准备的人，有时候都会碰到他们无法预料的挑战。En: Wang Xiaoyu and Zhang Ming were Li Wei's classmates in a university economics program. They laughed when they saw Li Wei's painful expression in the video, but they also felt a shared sympathy in their laughter. Li Wei had never worried that food would become his weakness, which showed how unpredictable tomorrow could be. His painful reaction, like a mirror, reflected the fear lurking in everyone's hearts: sometimes, even those who are confident and fully prepared for life can encounter unexpected challenges.Zh: 社交媒体上一时间对李伟的评论如潮水般涌来。有人赞他为真正的中国人，有人笑他不敢吃辣而不配是中国人。许多人都在他的痛苦中找到了共鸣和欢笑。然而，李伟并没有被这个挫败的事态击垮，反而他拿起了勺子，吃呀吃呀，真的吃了这碗面条。En: Comments about Li Wei flooded social media for a while. Some praised him as a true Chinese person, while others laughed at him for being unworthy of being Chinese because he couldn't handle spice. Many people found resonance and laughter in his pain. However, Li Wei was not defeated by this setback. Instead, he picked up the spoon and continued eating the noodles.Zh: 看到这个更新，每个人都震惊。在评论中，“勇士”的标签像火箭般飞涌而来。他们看到了一名普通人对痛苦的反抗，李伟的勇气给他们带去了希望。无论面临什么困难，只要心中坚定，总有克服的一天。En: Everyone was shocked to see this update. In the comments, the tag "warrior" flew in like rockets. They saw an ordinary person's resistance against pain, and Li Wei's courage brought them hope. No matter what difficulties they face, as long as they stay determined, there will always be a day to overcome.Zh: 这个故事，虽然开始于一碗火辣的面条，但却传递了一个深深的信息：生活总会出其不意地给你上一道极辣的大菜，那些痛苦和压力可能会让你笑话连篇，但只有真正的勇士能笑对生活，战胜困境，不屈不挠。在回顾这一历程时，人们不会只记得李伟的痛苦，而更重要的是他的坚忍和毅力。En: Although this story began with a bowl of spicy noodles, it conveyed a profound message: life always serves unexpected and extremely spicy dishes. The pain and pressure may make you the subject of jokes, but only true warriors can laugh at life, conquer adversity, and remain unyielding. When looking back on this journey, people will not only remember Li Wei's pain, but more importantly, his perseverance and resilience. Vocabulary Words:In: 一个a: 一家small: 小snack: 小吃shop: 店nestled: nestledin: 在the: 在bustling: 繁华Houhai: 后海area: 地区of: 的Beijing: 北京Li: 李Wei: 伟facing: 面对an: 一个unexpected: 意想不到challenge: 挑战On: 平日里ordinary: 平常日子里days: 日子he: 他fearlessly: 全然无惧faced: 对the: 对clever: 巧妙combinations: 搭配of: 的fish-flavored: 鱼香
Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Station Encounters: A Tale of Chaos and Connection Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/station-encounters-a-tale-of-chaos-and-connection Story Transcript:Ja: 東京の賑やかな駅、そこは都会の人々が行き交い、ヒューマンドラマが日々繰り広げられている舞台でした。En: In the lively station of Tokyo, where urban people come and go, human dramas unfold on a daily basis.Ja: ある日、ここで一つの出会いが生まれます。En: One day, a fateful encounter takes place here.Ja: 主人公の春樹は、新大学生で、しょせん田舎者。En: The protagonist, Haruki, is a new university student and a country bumpkin at heart.Ja: そんな彼がこの日選んだ行動は、早速自らを迷い子に変えました。En: His chosen action on this day turns him into a lost soul right away.Ja: 地元から一人暮らしの新生活を始めた春樹は、新しい場所に慣れることに必死で、ついつい予定の電車を乗り過ごしてしまいます。En: Haruki, who has just started living alone away from his hometown, is desperate to adapt to his new surroundings and inadvertently misses his scheduled train.Ja: 焦った彼は急いで乗り換えをしようとプラットフォームを逆走し、そのままひとりの若い女性、名前は桜、にぶつかるのです。En: Panicking, he rushes to make a transfer and ends up colliding with a young woman named Sakura on the platform.Ja: 春樹と桜、二人とも持っていたバッグを駅の床に弾けてしまい、中身が飛び散ります。En: Both Haruki and Sakura drop their bags onto the station floor, causing their contents to scatter.Ja: その場は一瞬で混乱に陥りました。En: The scene immediately descends into chaos.Ja: いきなりの事態に動揺する春樹の眼差しが交差したのは、通りすがりにその場面を目撃したワーキングマン、博でした。En: Among the bewildered expressions of Haruki at the sudden turn of events, their eyes meet with a workingman named Hiroshi, who happened to witness the scene passing by.Ja: 博は普段通りの帰宅途中で、ただただ困惑してフェンスにもたれかかります。En: Hiroshi, his regular self on the way home, leans helplessly against the fence in confusion.Ja: 春樹も桜も、適切な対応ができずに固まり、周りからは不満の怪訝な視線が飛んできます。En: Unable to react appropriately, both Haruki and Sakura freeze, attracting disapproving gazes from their surroundings.Ja: それらを眺めつつ、博はふと足元に散らばったバッグの中身に目をやります。En: As Hiroshi observes the situation and the scattered contents of the bags at his feet, his attention is drawn to the documents for Haruki's new student procedures that flew out of his bag.Ja: それは、春樹のバッグから飛び出した新大学生手続きの書類でした。En: Approaching the two overwhelmed individuals, Hiroshi gathers the scattered documents and offers his help.Ja: 混乱する二人に歩み寄った博は、散乱した書類を拾い集めつつ、春樹と桜に声をかけます。En: "Are you okay?Ja: 「大丈夫か？En: I'll assist you."Ja: 手伝うよ」彼の手が差し伸べられたことで、駅の混乱は少しずつ鎮まりを取り戻し、三人はその日初めて笑いあうことができました。En: With his extended hand, the chaos at the station gradually subsides and the three of them share a smile for the first time that day.Ja: その日以降、春樹と桜、博の三人は繋がりを持つこととなり、彼らの人生が少しずつ変わっていくのでした。En: From that day on, Haruki, Sakura, and Hiroshi become connected, and their lives gradually start to change.Ja: この出会いは、東京の喧騒の中で生まれ、彼らの日常に新たな色彩を加えていったのです。En: This encounter, born amidst the hustle and bustle of Tokyo, adds a new color to their everyday lives. Vocabulary Words:In: そこlively: 賑やかなstation: 駅Tokyo: 東京urban: 都会のpeople: 人々come: 行きgo: 交いhuman: ヒューマンdramas: ドラマunfold: 繰り広げられるdaily: 日々basis: 基fateful: 一つencounter: 出会いtakes: 生まれplace: ますhere: ここprotagonist: 主人公new: 新university: 大学生student: 生country: 田舎者bumpkin: しょせんheart: 心chosen: 選んaction: 行動day: 日turns: 変えhim: 自ら
Fluent Fiction - Japanese: From Tokyo to Okinawa: Laughter and Growth Across Japan Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/from-tokyo-to-okinawa-laughter-and-growth-across-japan Story Transcript:Ja: 東京の広大な都市中、シンジは屋内にて靴を履く珍しいミスを犯した。En: In the vast city of Tokyo, Shinji made the unusual mistake of wearing shoes indoors.Ja: 電話越しのビデオチャットで愛子からの鋭い視線を感じながら、彼は自分の失敗を認めた。En: Feeling Aiko's sharp gaze through a video chat, he admitted his mistake.Ja: 「これは単なるミスだ」と彼は愛子に安心させた。En: "It's just a mistake," he reassured Aiko.Ja: 「たんなるミス…」と彼は反芻した。En: "Just a mistake..." he mused.Ja: 一方、愛子は京都で異なる困難に直面していた。En: Meanwhile, Aiko faced different difficulties in Kyoto.Ja: 彼女は迷路のようなお寺に迷い込み、どこかで不意に方向を失っていた。En: She had gotten lost in a temple maze and suddenly lost her sense of direction.Ja: それでも、彼女は都会生活の忙しさからの一時的な逃避場所としてこの迷路を受け入れた。En: Nevertheless, she accepted this maze as a temporary escape from the busyness of city life.Ja: 更に光景は大阪に移る。En: The scene then shifted to Osaka.Ja: 初めて日本を訪れたヒロシは、箸を上手に扱うために闘争していた。En: Hiroshi, who was visiting Japan for the first time, struggled to handle chopsticks skillfully.Ja: しかし、ヒロシは無敵の意志で箸をマスターするを誓った。En: However, Hiroshi vowed to master the chopsticks with indomitable will.Ja: さて、札幌に住むゆきは他の問題に突き当たっていた。En: Now, in Sapporo, Yuki encountered another problem.Ja: 地元の雪のために凍った歩道で滑り、転んでしまった。En: She slipped and fell on the icy sidewalk due to the local snow.Ja: しかし笑顔で彼女は立ち上がり、「これも北の厳しい冬の一部だ」と微笑んだ。En: But she smiled as she got up and said, "This is also a part of the harsh winter in the north."Ja: 遥もまた広島で自身のミスに気づきました。En: Haruka, in Hiroshima, also realized her own mistake.Ja: 正式な挨拶の際にうっかり低すぎて他人にぶつかってしまいました。En: She accidentally bowed too low and bumped into someone during a formal greeting.Ja: 遥は礼儀に厳しい日本社会でちょっとした失敗を笑い飛ばすことにしました。En: Haruka decided to laugh off the minor mishap in a society known for its strict etiquette.Ja: そして沖縄のタロウは、伝統的な舞踊の間違ったステップで悩んでいました。En: And in Okinawa, Taro was troubled by incorrect steps in traditional dance.Ja: だが、彼は無理に踊るのを止め、自分自身を見つめなおすための休憩を決意しました。En: However, he decided to stop forcing himself to dance and took a break to reevaluate himself.Ja: 名古屋のさくらは、丸くてホットなたこ焼きのボールをジャグリングして遊ぼうとしました。En: In Nagoya, Sakura attempted to play with and juggle round and hot takoyaki balls.Ja: しかし、彼女の計画はすぐにくつがえされ、彼女は挫折を笑い飛ばすことによって失敗を克服しました。En: However, her plan quickly backfired, and she overcame her failure by laughing it off.Ja: 最後に、横浜に住む一樹は、近くのパチンコ店で驚いたあまり全てのコインを落としてしまった。En: Lastly, Kazuki, living in Yokohama, accidentally dropped all his coins in astonishment at a nearby pachinko parlor.Ja: 彼は混乱から立ち直り、自分自身の失敗を受け入れ、共感の笑いを持ってそれを振り払いました。En: He recovered from the confusion, accepted his own failure, and brushed it off with shared laughter.Ja: むかしむかし、東京から沖縄までの日本全土でのこれらの事件は、人々に笑顔と前向きな心をもたらしました。En: Long ago, in the land of Japan from Tokyo to Okinawa, these events brought smiles and positivity to the people.Ja: それぞれが自分のユニークな方法で失敗を克服し、笑い道を通じて成長する力を見つけました。En: Each person overcame their failures in their own unique way and found the power to grow through laughter.Ja: これらが、人生から学ぶべき大切な教訓であり、日本全土が一つにつながっている証なのです。En: These are valuable lessons to learn from life and evidence that Japan is connected as one. Vocabulary Words:In: 東京vast: 広大なcity: 都市made: 犯したunusual: 珍しいmistake: ミスwearing: 履くshoes: 靴indoors: 屋内にてFeeling: 感じながらsharp: 鋭いgaze: 視線through: 越しのvideo: ビデオchat: チャットadmitted: 認めたit's: これはjust: 単なるreassured: 安心させたhe: 彼Aiko: 愛子mused: 反芻したMeanwhile: 一方faced: 直面していたdifferent: 異なるdifficulties: 困難Kyoto: 京都She: 彼女gotten: 迷い込んでいたlost: 失っていた
Fluent Fiction - Hindi: The Enigmatic Transformation: From Lost to Empowered Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/the-enigmatic-transformation-from-lost-to-empowered Story Transcript:Hi: बाजार में चारों ओर कलह की चाप सी छाई हुई थी।En: In the market, a tense atmosphere prevailed.Hi: राज बाजार की गली में हौसले से घूम रहा था, कि अचानक उसने एक दिलचस्प दृश्य का सामना किया।En: Raj was strolling confidently through the streets when suddenly he came across an intriguing scene.Hi: एक सड़क कलाकार अपने प्रदर्शन को आहलन कर रहा था, लोग उसके ध्यानाकर्षक कला का आनंद उठा रहे थे।En: A street performer was captivating the audience with his act, and people were enjoying his mesmerizing art.Hi: राज इस उत्साहभरी स्थिति में घुस गया और अनजाने में कलाकार के साथ ही उनके प्रदर्शन में मिल गया।En: Caught up in this excitement, Raj unintentionally became a part of the performer's act.Hi: अचानक उसकी चालों और हरकतों का असर होने लगा, और उसके चरित्र के प्रतिक संकेत सभी को हास्य उड़ाने लगे।En: Suddenly, his movements and gestures started having an impact, and everyone began to laugh at the comical character he unintentionally portrayed.Hi: घर-घर और सड़क-सड़क से लोग उसकी हास्य रचनाओं को देखने और आनंदित होने के लिए आ रहे थे।En: People from all households and streets started coming to see his comical performances and find joy in them.Hi: लेकिन इस भ्रम और हास्य में भी, एक गंभीर स्थिति पैदा हुई।En: But amidst this confusion and laughter, a serious situation arose.Hi: राज अभी भी खोया हुआ था, अराजकता फैलने लगी थी और उसकी अवस्था हर किसी को परेशान करने लगी।En: Raj was still lost, disorder was spreading, and his state of being was starting to unsettle everyone.Hi: उसे धुनाई की ज़रूरत थी कि उसे स्थिति का सामना करना होगा।En: He needed guidance to confront the situation.Hi: तब आयशा, एक उदाहरणी युवती, स्थिति को नियंत्रित करने के लिए आगे आई।En: That's when Aisha, an exemplary young woman, stepped forward to control the situation.Hi: उन्होंने राज को संयोजित किया और उसे सही दिशा में मार्गदर्शन किया।En: She brought Raj together and directed him towards the right path.Hi: उन्होंने उसके साथ मिलकर कलाकार के स्थान पर सच्ची आत्मा की प्रस्तुति की, जिसने लोगों को न केवल हास्यास्पद बनाया, बल्कि उन्हें कला के महत्व को समझने का अवसर भी दिया।En: Together with Raj, she presented the true essence of the performer, which not only amused people but also provided them an opportunity to understand the importance of art.Hi: कहानी का अंत यहाँ होता है, जहाँ राज न सिर्फ अपनी गुमशुदही से बाहर आता है, बल्कि एक बेहतर समझ और सम्मान के साथ बाजार से बाहर निकलता है।En: The story concludes when Raj not only emerges from his lost state but also leaves the market with a better understanding and respect.Hi: कहानी का यह पहलु उसे अधिक संवेदनशील और सम्मानित व्यक्ति बनाता है।En: This aspect of the story transforms him into a more empathetic and respected individual.Hi: आखिरकार, उसे यह समझने की आवश्यकता होती है कि वह उस स्थिति का हिस्सा नहीं था, बल्कि उसके प्रतिकात्मक संघर्ष का हिस्सा था।En: Ultimately, he needs to realize that he was not just a part of that situation but a part of his own symbolic struggle. Vocabulary Words:In: बाजारthe: मेंmarket: कीa: चारोंtense: ओरatmosphere: कलहprevailed: कीRaj: छाईwas: हुईstrolling: थीconfidently: राजthrough: बाजारstreets: कीwhen: गलीsuddenly: हौसलेhe: सेcame: घूमacross: रहाan: थाintriguing: किscene: अचानकperformer: उसेcaptivating: सड़कaudience: कलाकारwith: अपनेhis: प्रदर्शनact: कोpeople: आहलनenjoying: रहेmesmerizing: उठा
Fluent Fiction - Japanese: The Stain, the Chopsticks, and the Resilience of Tradition Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/the-stain-the-chopsticks-and-the-resilience-of-tradition Story Transcript:Ja: 東京のとある一角、仰々しく広がる伝統的な日本庭園を隔てた先に、ヨシヒロは片手に微妙な表情を浮かべながら、桜木製の長い箸を持っていました。今日は大切な茶会の日、しかし彼の安堵は一瞬にして雲散霧消した。En: In a corner of Tokyo, Yoshiihiro stood with a complicated expression on his face, holding a long pair of cherry wood chopsticks. Today was an important tea ceremony, but his relief dissipated in an instant.Ja: 彼の視線の先には、鮮やかな色彩が彼の肩から滴り落ちている裾模様の着物。正確には、滴り落ちていると言うよりもむしろ滲み込んでいる。それは彼の愛するラーメンのスープだ。En: In front of his gaze, the vibrant colors of the pattern on his kimono were dripping and seeping down from his shoulder. More accurately, they were seeping rather than simply dripping. It was the soup of his beloved ramen.Ja: "Hmm...", 彼がため息をつきながら箸でスープをかき集めようとした。彼は箸の先端に絡まった緑色の海苔を見つめながら考えました。包み込んだ薄い布で丁寧に拭き取っても、肝心のシミは消えてくれません。En: "Hmm..." Yoshiihiro sighed as he tried to gather the soup with his chopsticks. He stared at the green seaweed tangled at the tip of his chopsticks, thinking. Even when he carefully wiped it with a cloth, the stubborn stain would not disappear.Ja: しかしヨシヒロはあきらめませんでした。彼は彼が愛する東京の街からこれ以上見込みのない状況に立ち向かう力を得ていました。彼は、伝統と現代が混ざり合うこの街の鼓動を感じ、それが彼を鼓舞してくれます。En: But Yoshiihiro did not give up. He gained the strength to face this seemingly hopeless situation from the city he loved, Tokyo. He could feel the pulse of this city, where tradition and modernity intertwined, and it inspired him.Ja: 一計を案じた彼は、庭の泉で着物を軽く洗い、太陽の下で自然乾燥させました。驚くべきことに、これがうまくいきました。シミはすっかり消え、いつものように裾模様の美しい着物に戻っていたのです。En: He devised a plan, lightly washing his kimono in the garden's fountain and letting it air dry under the sun. Surprisingly, it worked. The stain completely disappeared, and the beautiful pattern on his kimono returned as usual.Ja: この事件が彼を揺さぶったと同時に、それは彼に大切な教訓を教えてくれました。全ては見方次第、どんな困難な状況でも解決策を見つけられるということ。そして何よりも、彼の愛するラーメンはやはり、箸で食べるべきだということを。En: This incident shook him but also taught him an important lesson. Everything depends on perspective, and there is a solution to any difficult situation. And above all, his beloved ramen should, indeed, be eaten with chopsticks. Vocabulary Words:In: 一角corner: 一角Tokyo: 東京Yoshiihiro: ヨシヒロstood: 浮かべながらcomplicated: 微妙なexpression: 表情face: 表情holding: 持っていましたpair: 一対cherry wood: 桜木製chopsticks: 箸important: 大切なtea ceremony: 茶会relief: 安堵dissipated: 雲散霧消したgaze: 視線vibrant: 鮮やかなcolors: 色彩pattern: 裾模様kimono: 着物dripping: 滴り落ちているseeping: 滲み込んでいるsoup: スープbeloved: 愛するramen: ラーメンsighed: ため息をつきながらgather: かき集めようとしたstared: 見つめながらgreen: 緑色
Fluent Fiction - Hindi: The Price of Tomatoes: A Humorous Tale of Market Struggles Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/the-price-of-tomatoes-a-humorous-tale-of-market-struggles Story Transcript:Hi: मुंबई के उस व्यापक और उधड़न बाजार में भी, जहां चीख़ते बच्चे, लड़ी पीले हल्दी के ढेर, बुडियां मीठी साड़ी में लिपटी और पुराने मुकुटों की जगह रखने वाले दुकानदार भी होते हैं, राज की मुस्कराहट का कुछ अलग ही आकर्षण था।En: In that bustling and chaotic market of Mumbai, where children screamed, heaps of turmeric were placed, old women wrapped in sweet sarees, and shopkeepers who kept old crowns, Raj's smile had a different charm.Hi: राज था एक औसत युवक, लेकिन उसके विचार में वृद्धों सा गहनता थी। प्रत्येक दिन वह बाज़ार से ताजगी से भरी सब्जियां लेकर घर लौटता था। एक दिन, वह टमाटर की कीमत वाले बोर्ड को देखकर चौंक गया।En: Raj was an average young man, but he had the maturity of an elder in his thoughts. Every day, he returned home from the market with fresh vegetables. One day, he was taken aback when he saw the price of tomatoes displayed on a board.Hi: "5० रुपये किलो!" उसने उबाऊ आवाज में कहा। उसकी सुनते ही, संजय, एक बुझा सब्जी विक्रेता, अपनी दरी हुई मूछें मसलता हुआ, उसकी तरफ मुँह करता है।En: "50 rupees per kilo!" he exclaimed in disbelief. As he said this, Sanjay, a tired vegetable vendor, stroked his unkempt mustache and looked towards him.Hi: "राज बेटा, अभी समय है बुरा। फसलों का नुकसान हो गया है। इसलिए महँगाई है।" संजय ने जैसे-तैसे बचाव पेश किया।En: "Raj, my boy, times are tough, the crops have suffered losses, that's why the prices are high," Sanjay tried to explain.Hi: राज इस पर हँसा। "संजय भैया, क्या घरेलू टमाटर की फसले भी हुई थीं क्या?" वह मुस्कराया। संजय उसकी बातों को खो गये। उन्हें सोच में पड़ना पड़ा था।En: Raj chuckled. "Sanjay bhaiya, did the price of homegrown tomatoes increase too?" He smiled. Sanjay was left speechless, he had to think about it.Hi: राज की मदद करने की बात सुनकर, प्रिया नामक एक आकर्षक और जीवंत महिला ने भी सम्मिलित हो गई। उसने खुद को बात में शामिल किया, "राज, संजय भैया के डफ्तर में एक किलो टमाटर लेने की कोशिश करो। शायद तुम उन्हें स्वीकार कर लो।" वह हँसी में झूल रही थी।En: Upon hearing Raj's words, Priya, a charming and lively woman from a nearby shop, joined in. She included herself in the conversation and said, "Raj, try convincing Sanjay bhaiya to sell you a kilo of tomatoes from his office. Maybe you can persuade him." She giggled.Hi: संजय अपने आप को पराजित महसूस करने लगा। तब एक पुरानी औरत ने कहा, "सब के सब कीमती सोने से अधिक???"En: Sanjay began to feel defeated. Then an old woman said, "More expensive than precious gold??"Hi: सभी हँसने लगे। संजय लाज के मारे, टमाटर के दाम कम कर दिए।En: Everyone burst into laughter. Sanjay, feeling embarrassed, lowered the price of tomatoes.Hi: राज और प्रिया ने टमाटर लिए और एक-दूसरे की ओर मुस्कराए। बाजार का दिन एक हास्य संघर्ष के साथ खत्म हुआ। और ऐसे ही, राज की कही बातें और उसकी मुस्कराहट, वह बाजार के रोजाना के छोटे-छोटे संघर्षों में खुशी और हास्य ढूंढ रही थी।En: Raj and Priya bought the tomatoes and smiled at each other. The day in the market ended with a humorous struggle. And just like that, Raj's words and his smile, he found happiness and laughter in the everyday little struggles of the market. Vocabulary Words:In: उसthat: वहbustling: गुजारा कर रहाchaotic: अराजकmarket: बाजारMumbai: मुंबईwhere: जहांchildren: बच्चेscreamed: चीखाheaps: ढेरturmeric: हल्दीplaced: रखे गएold: पुरानेwomen: औरतेंwrapped: लिपटीsweet: मीठीsarees: साड़ीshopkeepers: दुकानदारkept: रखनेcrowns: मुकुटRaj's: राज कीsmile: मुस्कराहटdifferent: अलगcharm: आकर्षणaverage: औसतyoung: युवकman: आदमीmaturity: गहनताelder: वृद्धthoughts: विचार
Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: The Tea of Authenticity: A Journey of Embarrassment and Enlightenment Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/the-tea-of-authenticity-a-journey-of-embarrassment-and-enlightenment Story Transcript:Zh: 在中国的一角，毫无预警地，短篇小说的开篇落在了李军身上。En: In a corner of China, without warning, the opening of a short story fell upon Li Jun.Zh: 他，一个平凡的年轻人，正坐在这儿，一个中国传统茶馆——采菊茶舍。En: He, an ordinary young man, was sitting here in a traditional Chinese teahouse called Caiju Teahouse.Zh: 茶舍位于一个小山村的最高点，俯瞰着层层叠叠的稻田。En: The teahouse was located at the highest point of a small mountain village, overlooking layers of rice fields.Zh: 这里的茶是举世闻名的，特殊的是，一切看似简单，却也有着简单之外的复杂。En: The tea here was world-famous. What was special was that everything seemed simple, but there was complexity beyond simplicity.Zh: 李军尽量做得见多识广，温文尔雅。他在采菊茶舍挑选了一壶最上等的龙井茶。En: Li Jun tried his best to be knowledgeable and refined. At Caiju Teahouse, he selected a pot of the finest Longjing tea.Zh: 它的绿叶轻盈飘浮在水面上，宛如翡翠。En: Its green leaves floated delicately on the surface of the water, like jade.Zh: 然而，再苦心孤诣的装酷，也不足以掩盖他的笨拙。En: However, no matter how hard he tried to appear cool, it was not enough to conceal his clumsiness.Zh: 当他想要熟练地把茶倒入茶杯时，却不小心把热茶全溅到了自己的蓝色牛仔裤上，显得既好笑又窘迫。En: When he wanted to skillfully pour the tea into the teacup, he accidentally splashed hot tea all over his blue jeans, which was both funny and embarrassing.Zh: 他那华丽的装酷刹那间变成了一场滑稽戏，周围的人都禁不住笑出了声。En: His magnificent coolness turned into a farce in an instant, and people around couldn't help but burst into laughter.Zh: 茶馆的墙壁回荡着欢笑声，李军觉得自己的脸颊更加火热。En: Laughter echoed on the walls of the teahouse, and Li Jun felt his cheeks burning even hotter.Zh: 然而他并没有退缩，反而搓揉着湿透的裤子，扬起一脸略带羞涩的笑容，继续再次尝试倒茶。En: However, he did not back down. Instead, he rubbed his wet pants, raised a slightly shy smile, and continued to try pouring tea.Zh: 他这次小心翼翼，终于成功将茶水倒入杯中，也倒入了每个人的心头，甚至包括自己。En: This time, he was extra cautious and finally succeeded in pouring the tea into the cups, pouring it into the hearts of everyone, including himself.Zh: 他承受了尴尬的欢笑，领悟了人生的酸楚。En: He endured the embarrassment of laughter, and understood the bitterness of life.Zh: 在打破繁琐的装酷后，忍受过瞬间的尴尬，他收获了个性的真实和生活的豁达。En: After breaking free from the burdensome coolness and enduring a moment of awkwardness, he gained the authenticity of his personality and the openness of life.Zh: 他笑着接受了这次的尴尬，不仅赢得了周围人的掌声，也赢得了对生活更深的理解。En: He accepted this embarrassment with a smile, winning not only the applause of the people around him but also a deeper understanding of life.Zh: 故事的结尾没有豪华的盛宴，也没有猛烈的冲突。En: The end of the story did not have a luxurious feast or intense conflict.Zh: 只是李军悠然自得地喝着他的龙井茶，欢笑声在采菊茶舍内回荡。En: It was simply Li Jun enjoying his Longjing tea with ease, while the sound of laughter echoed inside Caiju Teahouse.Zh: 不过这次，他和大家一起笑，笑得更为甜蜜。En: But this time, he laughed together with everyone, and the laughter was even sweeter. Vocabulary Words:In: 在corner: 角China: 中国warning: 预警opening: 开篇short story: 短篇小说fell upon: 落在了Li Jun: 李军ordinary: 平凡的young man: 年轻人sitting: 坐在traditional: 传统的teahouse: 茶馆called: 叫做Caiju Teahouse: 采菊茶舍located: 位于highest point: 最高点small: 小mountain village: 山村overlooking: 俯瞰着layers: 层层叠叠rice fields: 稻田world-famous: 举世闻名special: 特殊的everything: 一切seemed: 看似simple: 简单complexity: 复杂beyond: 之外
Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Lessons in Respect: Finding One's Place in a Bustling Metropolis Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/lessons-in-respect-finding-ones-place-in-a-bustling-metropolis Story Transcript:Zh: 在北京的这个熙熙攘攘的大都市里，象牙塔般的摩天大楼、繁星般点缀的霓虹灯与紧密的人群交织，形成一幅繁华而喧嚣的画卷。En: In the bustling metropolis of Beijing, ivory tower-like skyscrapers, star-like neon lights, and dense crowds intertwine, forming a picture of prosperity and noise.Zh: 在这幅画卷的一角，名叫张伟的男子，正肩挑肩包，置身在一个市场，误打误撞地乱入了一场风暴。En: In one corner of this picture, a man named Zhang Wei, carrying a shoulder bag, finds himself in a market, accidentally stumbling into a storm.Zh: 张伟，一个大大咧咧的北方汉子，个性简单直接，说话做事毫无章法。En: Zhang Wei, a laid-back northerner, has a simple and direct personality, with no method in his speech and actions.Zh: 然而参差不齐的商品摆设，琳琅满目的商品价签，让他在繁华的市场间游走，如头昏的蚂蚁在糖罐里打转。En: However, the unevenly displayed goods and the dazzling price tags make him wander between the bustling markets like a dizzy ant in a sugar jar.Zh: 一位脾气暴躁的老摊贩，皱纹刻在脸上如同旧街的地图，一双炯炯有神的眼镜，忽闪冷光。En: A grumpy old vendor, with wrinkles engraved on his face like an old street map, and a pair of bright and sharp glasses, flickers with a cold light.Zh: 该摊贩堆着额头上的一丛白发，的确看起来有些暴躁。En: This vendor's forehead is covered in a tuft of white hair, looking indeed a bit irritable.Zh: 张伟直接开口："老板，这个给便宜点。"En: Zhang Wei speaks directly, "Boss, can you give me a discount on this?"Zh: 老摊贩眉头一皱，露出不悦之色，不过还是问道："你要便宜多少？"En: The old vendor's brow furrows, showing displeasure, but still asks, "How much of a discount do you want?"Zh: 张伟想都没想，脱口而出："五折！"此言一出，整个市场似乎都为之静止，等待着风暴的降临。En: Without thinking, Zhang Wei blurts out, "Half off!" As soon as these words are spoken, the entire market seems to freeze, waiting for the storm to come.Zh: 老摊贩的脸色瞬间变黑，他瞪了张伟一眼，大声斥责道："你以为这市场是你家的吗？凭什么砍这么多，去别处玩吧！"En: The old vendor's face instantly turns black, he glares at Zhang Wei and loudly scolds, "Do you think this market is your house? Why should I give such a big discount? Go play somewhere else!"Zh: 尴尬，霎时充斥在张伟的脸上。他并不是为了让对方降价，只是想融入一下这个熙攘的市场的节奏，立刻连连道歉，又走向另一个摊位。En: Embarrassment fills Zhang Wei's face in an instant. He didn't want to haggle for a lower price, he just wanted to blend in with the rhythm of this bustling market. He immediately apologizes repeatedly and moves on to another stall.Zh: 然，过后的日子，张伟不再那么随便砍价，尊重了市场的规则，也更了解了如何与人为善。En: However, in the days that followed, Zhang Wei no longer bargained so casually, respecting the rules of the market and understanding how to be kind to others.Zh: 这场风波看似小事，但却让张伟明白，在这个大都市中，每个人都有自己的生活，每个人都需要尊重。En: This storm may seem like a small matter, but it made Zhang Wei realize that in this metropolis, everyone has their own lives and everyone deserves respect.Zh: 繁华的市场，瞬息万变，张伟获得了一个宝贵的教训：只有尊重别人，才能在这繁华的都市中找到属于自己的一席之地。En: The bustling market is ever-changing, and Zhang Wei learns a valuable lesson: only by respecting others can he find his own place in this prosperous city. Vocabulary Words:In: 在the: 这个bustling: 熙熙攘攘metropolis: 大都市of: 的Beijing: 北京ivory: 象牙塔般的tower-like: 般的skyscrapers: 摩天大楼star-like: 繁星般neon: 霓虹灯lights: 灯and: 与dense: 紧密的crowds: 人群intertwine: 交织forming: 形成a: 一幅picture: 画卷prosperity: 繁华noise: 喧嚣In: 在one: 一corner: 角of: 的this: 这picture: 画卷a: 一个man: 男子named: 叫
Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: The King of Coffee: Conquering Tel Aviv's Streets Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/the-king-of-coffee-conquering-tel-avivs-streets Story Transcript:He: לאור אביב הבוקר התל אביבי עלתה עינו של אביב, צעיר רך בשניו, בעל לב צעיר וראש מלא בחלומות.En: In the light of the morning spring, the eyes of Aviv, a young Tel Avivian, were opened.He: היום הוא מנסה משהו אחר - משימה שיכולה להיראות קטנה, אך הבנה, שייך לעולם האתגרים.En: He was a soft young man, with a young heart and a head full of dreams.He: הוא מנסה להפוך למלך של רחוב הומה אדם, אך לא באמצעות מירוץ מהיר, אלא במספר כוסות קפה.En: Today, he is trying something different - a task that may seem small, but understand, belongs to the world of challenges.He: זה יהיה אתגר מפתיע קלות, הרי מה קשר בין אופניים לקפה?En: He is trying to become the king of Homa Adam Street, but not through a fast race, but through a number of cups of coffee.He: עבור אביב שהאהבות שלו הן רכיבה וקפה, זו הייתה המשולש המושלם.En: This will be a surprisingly easy challenge, after all, what connection is there between bicycles and coffee?He: הוא חפש הרפתקה חדשה, משהו שהוא לא היווה מסך של אותו המקום, אותו כביש, אותו תזמית יומיומי.En: For Aviv, whose passions are riding and coffee, it was the perfect triangle.He: יצא לו למסע, אוהב את דרכו למרחקים ואת איך הכוס של קפה מחליקה לתוך היד שלו.En: He was looking for a new adventure, something that didn't represent the same place, the same road, the same daily routine.He: דבר שכיף לו לעשות.En: He set out on a journey, loving the way to distances and how the cup of coffee slid into his hand.He: השמש הבוקרת של תל אביב הייתה רק התחלה.En: Something he enjoyed doing.He: אביב, כל כך ממוקד במטלה, נסע עם אופניו הירוקים ברחובות.En: The morning sun of Tel Aviv was just the beginning.He: מצא את הקופיקס הראשון, לקח את הכוס הרחבה מלאה בקפה הלוהט, ובקפיצה, קפץ חזרה למסילה.En: Aviv, so focused on the task, rode his green bike through the streets.He: לא היה קל.En: He found the first coffee shop, took the wide cup filled with hot coffee, and in a jump, leaped back onto the bike lane.He: אביב הרגיש את החומר הנוזלי הלוהט מתז לאיטו, מאיים לטשטש את התמונה שלו המזהירה.En: It was not easy.He: אך אותו מחייך נאות שלו, את ההתמדה הרעננה, השאירו אותו ממוקד.En: Aviv felt the hot liquid material slowly dripping, threatening to blur his alert image.He: והחיוך שום פעם לא עזב את פניו.En: But that gracious smile of his, that fresh determination, kept him focused.He: בעבר היו לא מעט כשלים, אבל זהו חלק מהסיפור.En: And the smile never left his face.He: כל פעם שאביב התמודד ונכשל, הוא קם בגאון, רשם את הכשל במחברת הידע שלו וניסה שוב, בחיוך על פניו.En: In the past, there were many failures, but that's part of the story.He: את הדרך חצה היום עם שלושה קפצים לקופיקס, כולן מאתגרות את מנהיגותו.En: Every time Aviv faced and failed, he rose with pride, recorded the failure in his knowledge notebook, and tried again, with a smile on his face.He: פעם האחרונה לפני שהתם, אשכנזי הקפה הוא תקע את המבט שלו באביב.En: He crossed the path today with three jumps to coffee shops, all challenging his leadership.He: אביב מחייך, הוליך את קופסת הקפה שלו לאופניים שלו.En: The last time before it was over, Ahskenazi coffee fixated his gaze on Aviv.He: היה רחוק, אך הוא ידע שהוא הצליח בסיום.En: Aviv smiled, put his coffee box on his bike, and it was far, but he knew he succeeded in the end.He: אביב הבין שאולי הוא לא זכה באתגר, אך הוא זכה במשהו חשוב יותר: חוויה.En: Aviv understood that maybe he didn't win the challenge, but he won something more important: an experience.He: כי בסופו של דבר, אביב אהב את המשחק שהוא התחיל.En: Because in the end, Aviv loved the game he started.He: את החיוך של אשכנזי, את הריח של הקפה, את ההרגשה של האוויר החם נגד פניו במהלך הנסיעה.En: Ahskenazi's smile, the smell of coffee, the feeling of the warm air against his face during the ride.He: וכך, שם את הדגש על העט, במסך מינימליסטי של רחוב הומה אדם.En: And so, he put emphasis on the pen, in a minimalist screen of Homa Adam Street.He: הם קראו לו מלך הקפה של תל אביב.En: They called him the king of Tel Aviv coffee.He: או לפחות, זה הציבורי שהוא בחר לראות.En: Or at least, that's the public perception he chose to see.He: אביב ידע שאף פעם לא היה מדובר במלוכה, אבל בחוויה, בהנאה מהמהלך.En: Aviv knew it was never about a kingdom, but about the experience, the enjoyment of the journey. Vocabulary Words:In the light: לאורmorning spring: הבוקר התל אביביeyes: עינוyoung: צעירTel Avivian: הבוקר התל אביביsoft: רךman: בשניוheart: לבhead: ראשdreams: חלומותtask: משימהsmall: קטנהworld: עולםchallenges: אתגריםking: מלךstreet: רחובcups of coffee: כוסות קפהconnection: קשרbicycles: אופנייםperfect triangle: משולש המושלםadventure: הרפתקהplace: מקוםroad: כבישdaily routine: תזמית יומיומיjourney: מסעdistances: מרחקיםcup of coffee: כוס של קפהhand: ידenjoyed doing: כיף לו לעשותsun: שמשBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.
Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Tokyo Encounters: The Unforgettable Day of Haruki, Sakura, and Yuki Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/tokyo-encounters-the-unforgettable-day-of-haruki-sakura-and-yuki Story Transcript:Ja: 東京の雑踏の中、一人の男が地図を見つめながら顔をしかめていました。男の名前は春樹。見慣れない街並み、繁華街のネオンに照らされる街角がどことなく異次元に映った。En: In the hustle and bustle of Tokyo, a man frowned as he gazed at a map. The man's name was Haruki. The unfamiliar streets and the neon lights of the bustling district seemed somehow otherworldly.Ja: 春樹は苦笑しながら、地図をたたんでポケットにしまいました。ちょぼけた判断力に自分でも驚きながら、まっすぐに但馬屋橋通りに出るべく前を進むことに決めた。すると、少し先で花をセールしている女性が目に入りました。彼女の髪は花びらのようにピンクに染まっており、その名も桜。En: With a wry smile, Haruki folded up the map and put it in his pocket. Surprisingly, despite his absent-mindedness, he made up his mind to proceed straight ahead to Tamayashiki Bridge Street. Just then, he noticed a woman selling flowers a little ahead. Her hair was dyed pink like cherry blossoms, and her name was Sakura.Ja: 「すみません、この通りをまっすぐ行ったら但馬屋橋通りに出ることはできますか？」春樹は桜に尋ねました。桜はしばらく考え、首をかしげて「でも、でも、その通りって、どの通りのことだろうね？」と、混乱した答えを返しました。En: "Excuse me, if I go straight down this street, will I reach Tamayashiki Bridge Street?" Haruki asked Sakura. Sakura pondered for a moment, tilting her head, and replied with a confused answer, "But, but, which street is that street?"Ja: この答えに春樹は困惑しましたが、意を決して桜に道案内を頼むことにしました。桜は自分の店を留守にし、春樹をあちこち案内しましたが、結局、始めの通りに戻って来てしまいました。En: Haruki was perplexed by this answer, but he gathered his courage and decided to ask Sakura for directions. Sakura left her shop unattended and guided Haruki here and there, but they ended up back on the original street.Ja: その一部始終を見ていたゆきという女性は、その滑稽なさまに思わず噴き出してしまいました。「あなたたち、ちょっとそれ見て」と隣にいる友達に言いながら、足を止め笑いを堪えていました。En: Watching the whole affair unfold, a woman named Yuki burst out laughing without thinking. "You guys, look at this," she said to her friend next to her, stopping her steps and trying to contain her laughter.Ja: 春樹はゆきの笑い声に気づき、桜と一緒に振り向きました。三人の視線が交わり、突然、笑い声が鳴り響きました。道に迷った春樹、春樹を案内した桜、その一部始終を見て笑ったゆき。この出会いは予期せぬものではあったものの、それぞれはこの瞬間に何か違った光景を見つけていました。En: Haruki noticed Yuki's laughter and turned around with Sakura. The three gazes met, and suddenly, laughter echoed. Haruki, who got lost, Sakura, who guided him, and Yuki, who laughed at the whole ordeal. This encounter was unexpected, but each of them found a different scene in this moment.Ja: そして、春樹の東京での道に迷いの一日は、桜とゆきとの出会いとともに彩りを増していきました。最終的にはこの日の出来事が、それぞれの人生に新たなページをもたらすことになるのですが、それはまた別の物語である。En: And so, Haruki's day of wandering in Tokyo was colored by his encounter with Sakura and Yuki. Eventually, the events of this day would bring a new chapter to each of their lives, but that is a story for another time. Vocabulary Words:In: 東京the: 雑踏and: 中a: 一人man: 男frowned: しかめていましたas: 顔をhe: 見つめながらgazed: 男が地図を見つめながらat: 地図を見つめながらmap: 地図The: 男の名前はman's: 男のname: 名前はwas: 春樹Haruki: 春樹unfamiliar: 見慣れないstreets: 街並みneon: ネオンlights: 照らされるof: 繁華街のbustling: 繁華街のdistrict: 街角seemed: どことなくsomehow: どことなくotherworldly: 異次元にWith: 春樹はa: 苦笑しながらwry: 苦笑しながらsmile: 苦笑しながら
Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Slip, Slide, and Laughter: A Winter Tale in Oslo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/slip-slide-and-laughter-a-winter-tale-in-oslo Story Transcript:Nb: I byen Oslo, hvor folk aldri stopper, men alltid er i bevegelse, bor Lars og Ingrid.En: In the city of Oslo, where people never stop but are always in motion, Lars and Ingrid live.Nb: Ingrid har en historie som hun alltid ler av når hun tenker på den.En: Ingrid has a story that she always laughs about when she thinks of it.Nb: Det er historien om da Lars gled på isen.En: It's the story about when Lars slipped on the ice.Nb: En vinterdag, da snøen falt lett fra himmelen og dekket de små gatene i byen, var Lars og Ingrid ute for å kjøpe mat.En: One winter day, as the snow fell lightly from the sky and covered the small streets in the city, Lars and Ingrid went out to buy food.Nb: De pakket seg godt inn i varme klær, Lars med sin røde dunjakke og Ingrid med sin blå ullfrakk.En: They bundled up in warm clothes, Lars in his red down jacket and Ingrid in her blue wool coat.Nb: Du vet, den typen frakk som bare gir så mye varme.En: You know, the kind of coat that only provides so much warmth.Nb: De gikk gjennom Grønland, en gammel bydel i Oslo, kjent for sine fargerike huse og hyggelige butikker.En: They walked through Grønland, an old neighborhood in Oslo, known for its colorful houses and charming shops.Nb: Gamle trehus med fargerike dører og vinduer, som gir en følelse av varme selv om det er kaldt og snø overalt.En: Old wooden houses with colorful doors and windows, giving a feeling of warmth even though it's cold and snowy everywhere.Nb: Plutselig, uten å være oppmerksom, tråkket Lars på et isparti og mistet balansen.En: Suddenly, without being aware, Lars stepped on an icy patch and lost his balance.Nb: Han veivet med armene og prøvde å holde seg på beina, men han bare skled.En: He flailed his arms and tried to stay on his feet, but he just slid.Nb: Ingrid, som alltid er klar til å hjelpe, prøvde å gripe tak i ham for å hindre ham i å falle.En: Ingrid, always ready to help, tried to grab hold of him to prevent him from falling.Nb: Men hun tråkket også på isen og begynte å skli.En: But she also stepped on the ice and started to slide.Nb: Begge gled i forskjellige retninger, og det så ut som om de danset på isen.En: Both of them slid in different directions, and it looked like they were dancing on the ice.Nb: En tilfeldig forbipasserende, en eldre mann med grått skjegg og et lurt smil, kikket på paret og kunne ikke hjelpe, men lo.En: A random passerby, an older man with a gray beard and a mischievous smile, looked at the couple and couldn't help but laugh.Nb: Det skjedde en tragedie ved Slottsparken, en lokal hage i Oslo.En: A tragedy occurred at Slottsparken, a local garden in Oslo.Nb: Ved et uhell velter hans paraply pølser og brød i standen.En: Accidentally, his umbrella knocked over sausages and bread at the stand.Nb: Innen få sekunder skapte Lars og Ingrid en komisk kjedereaksjon.En: Within seconds, Lars and Ingrid created a comical chain reaction.Nb: Alle i parken lo, inkludert fuglene som fløy over dem.En: Everyone in the park laughed, including the birds flying above them.Nb: Selv de som var sure og gretne, kunne ikke la være å le.En: Even those who were grumpy couldn't help but laugh.Nb: Etter noen minutter av forvirring og latter, klarte Lars og Ingrid å stå oppreist igjen.En: After a few minutes of confusion and laughter, Lars and Ingrid managed to stand upright again.Nb: De så seg rundt, deres ansikter ble røde av kulde og latter.En: They looked around, their faces turning red from the cold and laughter.Nb: Etter å ha beklaget forvirringen, fortsatte de å kjøpe mat.En: After apologizing for the confusion, they continued to buy food.Nb: De kjøpte også pølser og brød til den eldre mannen som et tegn på unnskyldning.En: They also bought sausages and bread for the older man as a sign of apology.Nb: Siden den dagen, hver gang de går på det isete gulvet, holder de hverandre for hånden, som et løfte om at de vil oppleve flere morsomme øyeblikk sammen.En: Since that day, every time they walk on the icy floor, they hold each other's hands, as a promise that they will experience more funny moments together.Nb: Og det var slik, en vinterdag i Oslo, en enkel tur til markedet forvandlet seg til en uforglemmelig opplevelse for Lars og Ingrid.En: And that was how, on a winter day in Oslo, a simple trip to the market turned into an unforgettable experience for Lars and Ingrid.Nb: Og det er slik de husker det, med et smil i ansiktet og glede i hjertet.En: And that's how they remember it, with a smile on their faces and joy in their hearts.Nb: Hver gang de ser is, ser de ikke fare, men et minne som alltid vil varme hjertene deres, selv i den kaldeste vinteren.En: Every time they see ice, they don't see danger, but a memory that will always warm their hearts, even in the coldest winter.Nb: Og det, min venn, er hvordan en liten hendelse kan bli en stor historie.En: And that, my friend, is how a small incident can become a big story. Vocabulary Words:In the city of Oslo: OsloLars: LarsIngrid: Ingridstory: historielaughs: lerthinks of it: tenker på denslipped: gledwinter: vintersnow: snøcovered: dekketstreets: gaterbuy: kjøpefood: matwarm: varmclothes: klærjacket: jakkecoat: frakkneighborhood: bydelwooden: trehusdoors: dørerwindows: vinduerfeeling: følelsecold: kaldticy: isbalance: balansearms: armenefeet: beinaslid: skledready: klarhelp: hjelpe
Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Blooming Friendship: Laughing Through Tokyo Streets Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/blooming-friendship-laughing-through-tokyo-streets Story Transcript:Ja: 混雑した東京の街角、春樹が立ち止まっていた。En: In the crowded streets of Tokyo, Haruki stood still.Ja: 桜の花が風に舞い、街は賑やかだったが、春樹は迷っていた。En: The cherry blossoms danced in the wind, and the city was bustling, but Haruki was lost.Ja: 彼のそばには、彼の二人の親友、桜と雪がいた。En: By his side were his two best friends, Sakura and Yuki.Ja: 桜の愛らしい笑顔と雪の穏やかな目は、春樹が新たな道に進む勇気を与えてくれた。En: Sakura's adorable smile and Yuki's gentle eyes gave Haruki the courage to embark on a new path.Ja: 「春樹、恐れることはないよ。En: "Haruki, there's nothing to fear.Ja: 一緒に何でも乗り越えられるから」と桜が言った。En: We can overcome anything together," Sakura said.Ja: その時、突然の騒音が三人を驚かせた。En: Suddenly, a loud noise startled the three of them.Ja: 振り返ると、大道芸人がコメディーショーを始めたところだった。En: They turned around to see a street performer starting a comedy show.Ja: それは彼らの迷いを打ち消すための最良の方法に見えた。En: It seemed like the best way to counter their uncertainty.Ja: 「協力してみようか？En: "Shall we give it a try?"Ja: 」と雪が提案した。En: Yuki suggested.Ja: 皆が同意し、彼らはショーに参加することに決めた。En: Everyone agreed, and they decided to participate in the show.Ja: 春樹は恐怖に襲われましたが、桜と雪に励まされ、堂々と舞台へと進みました。En: Haruki was filled with fear, but with encouragement from Sakura and Yuki, he confidently stepped onto the stage.Ja: 驚くべきことに、三人のパフォーマンスは観衆を魅了した。En: Surprisingly, their performance captivated the audience.Ja: 彼らの笑いの渦は通り全体に広がり、三人はスターとなった。En: Their laughter spread throughout the entire street, and the three became stars.Ja: この日は、彼らだけでなく、観ていた人々にとっても忘れられない一日となった。En: That day became unforgettable not only for them but for the people who watched.Ja: そして、春樹はもはや迷っていなかった。En: And so, Haruki was no longer lost.Ja: 彼は自分の選択が間違っていないことを知った。En: He knew his choice was not wrong.Ja: その日それから、彼らは大道芸という新しい冒険を共有し、彼らの友情はますます深まったのでした。En: From that day on, they shared a new adventure in street performance, and their friendship grew even deeper.Ja: だから、この物語は春樹、桜、雪が迷いながらも、勇気を振り絞って新しい挑戦を胸に東京の賑やかな街で彼ら自身の道を切り開いた話である。En: Therefore, this story is about Haruki, Sakura, and Yuki, who, despite their uncertainties, courageously paved their own path in the lively streets of Tokyo.Ja: 彼らは笑いと共に仲間とともに未知の世界に足を踏み入れ、自分自身を信じることの大切さを再認識したのです。En: They ventured into the unknown world with laughter and companionship, rekindling the importance of believing in oneself. Vocabulary Words:In: 混雑したthe: のstreets: 街角of: のTokyo: 東京Haruki: 春樹stood: 立ち止まっていたstill: 迷っていたcherry: 桜blossoms: 花danced: 舞いin: にthe: 風にwind: 舞いand: 街はcity: 賑やかだったwas: 迷っていたbustling: 彼のそばにbut: 彼の二人のwas: 親友lost: 桜By: 桜のhis: 愛らしいside: 笑顔とwere: 雪のhis: 穏やかなtwo: 目はbest: 春樹がfriends: 新たなSakura: 道に
Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: The Chopsticks Challenge: Unraveling the Taste of Chinese Culture Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/the-chopsticks-challenge-unraveling-the-taste-of-chinese-culture Story Transcript:Zh: 在京城的中心，有一个小餐馆，是张伟正在挑战他对中国文化和技能的理解之地。En: In the center of Beijing, there is a small restaurant where Zhang Wei is challenging his understanding of Chinese culture and skills.Zh: 北京，这座古城中融入了现代化元素，张伟是其中一个现代化元素，一名在业余时间喜欢学习中国餐桌礼仪和美食文化的年轻程序员。这天，他在朝阳区的一家叫作"面条的艺术"的小餐馆，背对着外面车水马龙的大街，面向着一碗热腾腾的面条。En: Beijing, the ancient city infused with modern elements, has Zhang Wei as one of those modern elements—a young programmer who loves to study Chinese table etiquette and culinary culture in his spare time. One day, he found himself in a small restaurant called "The Art of Noodles" in the Chaoyang district, with his back facing the bustling street and a steaming bowl of noodles in front of him.Zh: 他的眉头紧锁，正瞪着面前这碗面。他的手中握着两根筷子，试图将筷子精准地插入疑似一团纠缠的面条中。然而，每当张伟将筷子尖端对准面条的碗时，总会捏太紧，导致面条弹回碗中。En: With a furrowed brow, he stared at the noodles before him. Holding two chopsticks in his hand, he tried to precisely insert them into what seemed like a tangled mess of noodles. However, every time Zhang Wei aimed the tip of the chopsticks at the noodles, he would grip them too tightly, causing the noodles to bounce back into the bowl.Zh: 就在人们开始注意到这位年轻男子手忙脚乱地吃面，张伟的内心却充满了挫败。他在心中不断告诉自己，每次他的筷子碰到面条，面条就会飞回碗里。他觉得自己就像是在尝试蹦极跳，只是用筷子控制面条比伞兵降落要困难。En: Just as people began to notice the young man struggling to eat his noodles, Zhang Wei's heart was filled with frustration. He kept telling himself that every time his chopsticks touched the noodles, they would fly back into the bowl. He felt as if he were attempting bungee jumping, but controlling the noodles with chopsticks proved to be more difficult than guiding a parachutist to land.Zh: 这时，看着张伟焦急的样子，餐馆的老板娘，一位明亮的眼睛和温和的笑容的老年妇女，走了过来。她的手，经岁月洗礼，不再娇嫩，却流淌着悠久的智慧。她停下来，看着张伟，轻轻地笑。然后，她拿起一双筷子，平稳灵活的动作，轻松地挑起一口面条送到嘴里。然后，她将筷子递给张伟，并示意他模仿。En: At that moment, as onlookers started to notice Zhang Wei's anxious state, the owner of the restaurant, an elderly woman with bright eyes and a gentle smile, approached him. Her hands, weathered by time, were no longer tender, but they carried a wealth of wisdom. She stopped and looked at Zhang Wei, gently smiling. Then, she picked up a pair of chopsticks in a smooth and agile motion, effortlessly picking up a strand of noodles and bringing it to her mouth. She then handed the chopsticks to Zhang Wei, gesturing for him to imitate her.Zh: 不得不承认，面对老板娘的建议，张伟感到了压力，因为他必须在公众面前再次尝试。然而，他也无法否认他对成功的渴望。他聚精会神地观察老板娘挥动筷子的手法，然后模仿。他试了一次，二次，三次…… 手中的筷子在面条之间穿梭，终于，他成功地夹起了一小部分面条。En: Admittedly, faced with the owner's suggestion, Zhang Wei felt the pressure as he would have to try again in front of the public. However, he couldn't deny his desire for success. He concentrated and observed the way the owner wielded the chopsticks, then imitated her. He tried once, twice, thrice... The chopsticks in his hand maneuvered between the noodles, and finally, he successfully picked up a small portion of noodles.Zh: 在他将面条送入口中的那一刻，餐馆里的所有眼睛都盯着他，而他，成功地吞下了那份面条。那一刻，他爱上了这份艰难的挑战，也尝到了来自中国古老传统文化的滋味。En: At the moment he brought the noodles to his mouth, all eyes in the restaurant were fixed on him, and he successfully swallowed that portion of noodles. In that moment, he fell in love with this challenging task and tasted the flavor of ancient Chinese traditional culture.Zh: 这就是张伟在北京对筷子挑战的故事，一个年轻人对异国文化的尊重与执着，一个成功的故事，也是一个启示：即使再小的事也需要毅力与坚持，对待别的文化，我们需要敬畏与理解。En: This is the story of Zhang Wei's chopsticks challenge in Beijing—an inspiring tale of a young man's respect and perseverance towards a foreign culture. It is a story of success and a reminder that even the smallest things require determination and persistence. When dealing with other cultures, we need reverence and understanding. Vocabulary Words:In: 在the: 的center: 中心of: 有Beijing: 北京there: 是is: 正在a: 挑战small: 他restaurant: 对where: 中国Zhang Wei: 文化is: 和challenging: 技能his: 的understanding: 理解Chinese: 之culture: 地and: 古城skills: 元素infused: 融入Beijing: 城中the: 伟ancient: 是city: 其中with: 一名modern: 而elements: 在has: 业余Zhang Wei: 时间
Fluent Fiction - Japanese: The Izakaya Chronicles: A Tale of Friendship and Chopsticks Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/the-izakaya-chronicles-a-tale-of-friendship-and-chopsticks Story Transcript:Ja: 夜の都会が煌びやかに輝く中、狭い路地を進むとひときわ暖かい居酒屋「たんたん」が目に入る。En: In the midst of the dazzling city night, a cozy izakaya called "Tantan" stood out as it nestled in a narrow alley.Ja: 朴訥とした外見に反して、その店は人々に心地よい時間を与えてくれる場所だ。En: Despite its unassuming appearance, this place was a haven that provided people with a pleasant time.Ja: 特に今日は初めて日本を訪れたヒロシが友人ユキに連れられて訪れた日だ。En: Especially today, it was Hiroshi's first visit to Japan, and he was brought here by his friend Yuki.Ja: ユキは目の前にある食事とヒロシの顔を交互に見つめて、肩を震わせて笑っていた。En: Yuki alternated her gaze between the food in front of her and Hiroshi's face, shaking her shoulders as she laughed.Ja: ヒロシは箸で刺身を摘もうとしていたが、滑り落ちてビールに落ちてしまった。En: Hiroshi tried to pick up a slice of sashimi with his chopsticks, but it slipped and fell into his beer.Ja: 皿の刺身はビール湯船に変わり、ヒロシの顔は受け入れがたい現実に見くびられて赤くなった。En: The plate of sashimi turned into a beer bath, and Hiroshi's face turned red as he struggled to accept this embarrassing reality.Ja: ユキはそれを見て森のように大きな声で笑い、店中の目を引きつけた。En: Seeing this, Yuki burst into laughter that resonated through the entire establishment, attracting everyone's attention.Ja: 「大丈夫だよ、ヒロシ！En: "It's alright, Hiroshi!Ja: 箸は日本人でも難しいんだから！En: Even Japanese people have a hard time with chopsticks!"Ja: 」と励ましの言葉を投げる。En: she threw encouraging words at him.Ja: しかし、ヒロシはより深く自分を照らしだす恥ずかしさで顔を覆った。En: However, Hiroshi covered his face with embarrassment so intense that it seemed to illuminate himself even further.Ja: しかし、居酒屋に流れるムードとユキの笑顔のおかげで、ヒロシも少しずつ笑い始め、再度挑戦の意志を見せた。En: However, thanks to the atmosphere in the izakaya and Yuki's smile, Hiroshi slowly began to smile as well, showing his determination to try again.Ja: 周囲の視線を気にせず、箸を握る手元に目を凝らし、厳しい表情で刺身に挑戦した。En: Ignoring the gazes of those around him, he focused his eyes on his hands gripping the chopsticks and made a serious face as he attempted to conquer the sashimi.Ja: そして、ついに刺身が箸にのった。En: And finally, the sashimi landed on his chopsticks.Ja: 泳いだ舞台から離れ、ヒロシの口の中になだれ込んだ。En: It swam away from the stage and slid into Hiroshi's mouth.Ja: 飲み込むとヒロシの顔はどこか達成感で白けい、店全体がそれを祝って拍手し始めた。En: As he swallowed it, his face turned pale with a sense of accomplishment, and the entire restaurant erupted in applause to celebrate.Ja: その夜はユキとヒロシにとって忘れられない夜になった。En: That night became an unforgettable one for Yuki and Hiroshi.Ja: 彼らの間では「箸事件」として語り継がれ、それが二人の友情を深める糸口となった。En: The "chopstick incident" became a story that was passed down between them, and it served as the starting point to deepen their friendship.Ja: 箸を使う技術は一晩で身につかず、その後もヒロシは多くの悲劇を重ねたが、二人の絆はその度に深まっただけだった。En: Mastering the technique of using chopsticks didn't happen overnight, and Hiroshi faced many more tragedies afterward, but their bond only grew stronger with each setback. Vocabulary Words:In: 夜のthe: 都会がmidst: 煌びやかにof: 輝く中dazzling: 狭いcity: 路地をnight: 進むとa: ひときわcozy: 暖かいizakaya: 居酒屋called: 「たんたん」がTantan: 目に入るstood: 朴訥としたout: した外見as: に反してit: その店はnestled: 人々にin: 心地よいa: 時間を与えてくれるnarrow: 場所だalley: 特にDespite: 今日はits: 初めてunassuming: 日本をappearance: 訪れたthis: ヒロシがplace: 友人ユキにhaven: 連れられてthat: 訪れた日だprovided: ユキは
Fluent Fiction - Hindi: A Market Deception: The Tale of Arav's Illusion Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/a-market-deception-the-tale-of-aravs-illusion Story Transcript:Hi: हलचल भरे बाजार में दिन की ताजगी के संग लोगों की घुटनी की आवाज भी सुनाई दे रही थी। बच्चे, बूढ़े, महिलाएं, पुरुष, हरे-भरे सब्जियों की दुकानों से लेकर चीखती मीर्चों की खुशबू तक, सब मिलकर बाजार का महौल और भी ज़िन्दादिली भर देते थे।और उसी बीहड़ बाजार में, हमारे आरव भी डरोडबो में घुम रहे थे।En: In a bustling market filled with the freshness of the day, the sound of people's footsteps could be heard. Children, old people, women, men, from the shops filled with green vegetables to the fragrance of screaming chilies, everything together filled the market with liveliness. And in that chaotic market, our Arav was wandering around in his disguise.Hi: आरव, एक साधारण युवक था पर उसके पास थी अद्वितीय होने की क्षमता। आज उसने ने अपनी चपलुसी और झूठी शोहरत की चमक दमक को वाढ़ियाँ देने का ठान लिया था। आरव ने अभिनय की एक ऐसी कला अपनाई थी की उसने खुद को एक प्रसिद्ध अभिनेता के रूप में बदल दिया था और इस सच को इतने स्तर पर प्लांट किया की लोगों को बिल्कुल असलियत का एहसास नहीं हुआ।En: Arav was an ordinary young man, but he possessed the unique ability to be extraordinary. Today, he had decided to enhance his flattery and fake fame. Arav had embraced the art of acting in such a way that he had transformed into a famous actor himself, and he had planted this truth so deeply that people didn't even realize the reality.Hi: सड़क पर बच्चे खेल रहे थे, पकोड़ा वाला चिल्ला रहा था, दुकानदार माल बेच रहे थे और बीच में आरव, 'शान दा अभिनेता' आवाज़ गूंज रही थी। लोगों का ध्यान आरव की ओर खिंचा जाता था। जब उसने पहली बार कहां इतराते हुए, "हां, मैं ही हूँ वही कला का करिश्मा, फिल्म इंडस्ट्री की आँखों का तारा, आरव!" तब उसके आसपास खड़े लोगों की भीड़ बढ़नी शुरू हुई। लोग उसे देखने, उससे बात करने, उसके साथ सेल्फी लेने के लिए उत्साहित होने लगे।En: Children were playing on the street, the fritter vendor was shouting, shopkeepers were selling their goods, and in the middle was Arav, his voice echoing as 'The prideful actor.' People's attention was drawn towards Arav. When he first proudly proclaimed, "Yes, I am the magical spell of art, the star in the eyes of the film industry, Arav!" the crowd around him started to grow. People started to become excited to see him, to talk to him, and to take selfies with him.Hi: बाजार में एक खास हलचल सी छा गई थी। प्रिया और देविका, दोनों ही आरव की बड़ी प्रशंसक थीं। वो भी उस खुशनुमा भीड़ में शामिल हो गईं, मस्ती करने और आरव के साथ स्वप्निल स्थल की चर्चाओं की सेल्फी लेने।En: The market was buzzing with exceptional excitement. Priya and Devika, both were Arav's big fans. They too joined in the joyous crowd, enjoying themselves and taking selfies with Arav amidst their discussions about the dreamy location.Hi: भीड़ बढ़ती गई और आरव की हंसी बढ़ती गई। पर जैसे ही शाम का सूरज अपने आखिरी संध्या काल पर पहुँचा, लोगों के आवेग और उत्साह भी शांत हो गया। अंतिम तौर पर, जब सब चुप हो गए थे, आरव मुस्कान के साथ अपनी असलियत का खुलासा किया।En: The crowd grew, and Arav's laughter increased. But as the evening sun reached its last twilight, the excitement and enthusiasm of the people also subsided. Finally, when everyone became silent, Arav revealed his true identity with a smile.Hi: मैंने तुम सबको खूब छल किया, मैं कोई अभिनेता नहीं हूं जैसा कि चर्चा हो रही थी। ना ही मैंने कभी किसी फिल्म में काम किया है और ना ही मैंने आप लोगों के सामने अभिनय किया है। यह सब बस एक छोटी सी नाटक की कहानी थी जिसमें आप सभी शामिल हो गए।En: "I tricked all of you, I am not an actor like the rumors. I have never worked in any film and I have never performed in front of you all. It was all just a small play, in which all of you participated."Hi: लोग हसने लगे, कुछ लोग नाराज़ भी हुए पर खुश हुए क्यूंकि उस दिन उन्हें एक ऐसी कहानी मिली जिसे वो अपने आगे वाले पीढ़ियों को सुना सकते। आरव उनसे माफ़ी मांगता हुआ बाजार से हट गया जैसे कि वह आ भी नहीं था। और फिर, शायद यही जीवन का रंग है; असली और नकली, सच और झूठ का मेल-जोल।En: People began to laugh, some became angry, but they were also happy because that day they had come across a story that they could pass on to the next generations. Arav apologized to them and left the market as if he never existed. And then, perhaps this is the color of life - the merger of real and fake, truth and falsehood. Vocabulary Words:In: मेंa: एकmarket: बाजारfilled: भरेfreshness: ताजगीday: दिनsound: आवाजpeople's: लोगों कीfootsteps: घुटनीheard: सुनाईchildren: बच्चेold: बूढ़ेpeople: महिलाएंwomen: महिलाएंmen: पुरुषshops: दुकानोंgreen: हरे-भरेvegetables: सब्जियोंfragrance: खुशबूscreaming: चीखतीchilies: मीर्चोंtogether: मिलकरliveliness: ज़िन्दादिलीchaotic: डरोडबोwandering: घुमdisguise: डरोडबोordinary: साधारणyoung: युवकman: युवकpossessed: होने
Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Serendipity in Belgrade: Unforgettable Mistakes and Laughter Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/serendipity-in-belgrade-unforgettable-mistakes-and-laughter Story Transcript:Sr: У нетакнутом периметру београдске победе, на плочнику кафића "Улаз", Јован, Милица и Никола изабрали су свој сто.En: In the untouched perimeter of Belgrade's victories, at the entrance of the café "Ulaz," Jovan, Milica, and Nikola chose their table.Sr: Јован и Милица, стари пријатељи, гледали су како Никола покушава да симулира традиционалне српске плесове.En: Jovan and Milica, old friends, watched as Nikola attempted to simulate traditional Serbian dances.Sr: Смех је одјекивао тихим београдским улицама.En: Laughter echoed through the quiet streets of Belgrade.Sr: Сиви камени блокови светлуцали су под вечерњим сонцем, док су люди прошетали.En: Gray stone blocks glistened under the evening sun as people strolled by.Sr: Прохладни летњи ветар кружио је око кафића, носећи са собом мирис влашаца и уличних пекара.En: A cool summer breeze circled around the café, carrying the scent of garlic chives and street bakers.Sr: Јован и Милица, узбуђени и забављени, одлучили су да снимају Николину необичну презентацију.En: Excited and entertained, Jovan and Milica decided to record Nikola's unusual presentation.Sr: Јован је на брзака извадио свој телефон, док је Милица симулирала да прати његове покрете са својим.En: Jovan quickly pulled out his phone, while Milica pretended to follow his moves with hers.Sr: Тренерка пале на пода су били одвишник, али то нико није приметио.En: The tracksuit pants on the floor were a distraction, but no one noticed.Sr: Веселилу прекида нетакмичарска незгода када се Никола провали.En: The amusement was interrupted by an unintentional mishap when Nikola stumbled.Sr: "Богами, па ово је теже него што сам мислио!En: "Well, by God, this is harder than I thought!"Sr: " смејао се Никола.En: Nikola laughed.Sr: Јован и Милица прикупили су своје телефоне, опсипавши Николу храбрим аплузом.En: Jovan and Milica gathered their phones, showering Nikola with courageous applause.Sr: Смијући се, отишли су свако својим путем, неприметно заменивши телефоне.En: Smiling, they each went their separate ways, discreetly exchanging phones.Sr: Та вечер, дошло је до неразумевања.En: That evening, there was a misunderstanding.Sr: Јованов смех изгубио је ваљда када је примио смс поруку једног непознатог броја.En: Jovan's laughter vanished, perhaps when he received an SMS message from an unknown number.Sr: Слично је и Милица била збуњена када је на њеном телефону видела број сообщава.En: Similarly, Milica was confused when she saw a message from an unknown sender on her phone.Sr: Грешка је устигла их у свитање, испуњавајући њихова лица сходу ослобођеног стида.En: The error caught up with them at dawn, filling their faces with a mixture of relieved shame.Sr: Они су се нашли.En: They had found each other.Sr: Наставили су да се смеју, иако није било нових танепа.En: They continued to laugh, even though there were no new dance steps.Sr: Конфузијом су се окружили, заменом телефона научили су да се уздају у случајности и да се смеју својим грешкама.En: They surrounded themselves with confusion, having learned from the phone swap to rely on serendipity and laugh at their mistakes. Vocabulary Words:In: Уthe: уuntouched: нетакнутомperimeter: периметруof: београдскеBelgrade's: победеvictories: наat: плочникуentrance: кафићаJovan: ЈованMilica: Милицаand: иNikola: Николаchose: изабралиtheir: својtable: стоold: стариfriends: пријатељиwatched: гледалиas: какоattempted: покушаваto: даsimulate: симулираtraditional: традиционалнеSerbian: српскеdances: плесовеLaughter: Смехechoed: одјекиваоthrough: камени
Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Spicy Surprises: A Taste of Beijing Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/spicy-surprises-a-taste-of-beijing-friendship Story Transcript:Zh: 在北京市中心的一家热闹的餐馆里，王伟的面庞像一束火焰，通红而热烈。炽热的刺激像烈火一样爬上他的喉咙，沿着他的脖颈向下蔓延，使他的口腔变得干燥燥。就在此时，李明则坐在对面，笑得像个开心的孩子。En: In a bustling restaurant in the center of Beijing, Wang Wei's face resembled a flame, burning red and passionate. The scorching sensation crawled up his throat like a raging fire, spreading down his neck and leaving his mouth parched. Meanwhile, Li Ming sat across from him, laughing like a joyful child.Zh: 这家餐馆位于北京中心，烹调的是一种地道的川菜。李明作为一个川菜爱好者，特意带着朋友王伟来尝试。王伟，北京人，害怕辣食，那对他来说，就像踏入了一个美味的陷阱。En: The restaurant was located in the heart of Beijing, serving authentic Sichuan cuisine. Li Ming, being a lover of Sichuan food, specifically brought his friend Wang Wei to try it. Wang Wei, a native of Beijing, was afraid of spicy food and stepping into the restaurant felt like walking into a delicious trap.Zh: 餐馆的红色灯笼在夜晚显得格外醒目，繁忙的厨师和侍者在灯火通明的厨房与餐桌间穿梭。餐馆的空气中充满了各种香料和热气的混合香气，这就是李明最爱的气氛。En: The red lanterns of the restaurant stood out prominently in the night, while busy chefs and waiters shuttled between the brightly lit kitchen and dining tables. The air in the restaurant was filled with a mixture of various spices and heat, the atmosphere that Li Ming loved the most.Zh: “你确定这个够不辣吗？”王伟疑惑地问道，指着面前那盘赤红的麻辣鸡。En: "Are you sure this isn't too spicy?" Wang Wei asked in confusion, pointing at the plate of bright red spicy chicken in front of him.Zh: “绝对不辣。”李明嘴角微翘，一副控制了整个世界的样子。En: "It's absolutely not spicy." Li Ming's lips curled up, as if he controlled the whole world.Zh: 李明知道王伟对辣食的免疫力，所以他尽量不让厨师添加太多辣椒。然而不巧的是，厨师可能误解了他的意思，相反地呈上了一盘景象惨烈的火辣麻辣鸡。En: Knowing Wang Wei's intolerance for spicy food, Li Ming had asked the chefs to not add too much chili. Unfortunately, it seemed that the chefs misunderstood him and instead served a plate of intensely spicy and numbingly hot chicken.Zh: 这真是一个悲剧的开始。当王伟吃下第一口后，他彷佛吞下了一块炭火，再也无法动弹。他的脸色如八月的大西瓜，从红到紫，然后又变成了死白。而他的喉咙就像有火焰在跳舞，温度高得惊人。En: It was truly a tragic beginning. When Wang Wei took the first bite, it felt as if he had swallowed a piece of burning charcoal, leaving him unable to move. His face turned from red to purple, like a watermelon in August, before finally becoming pale as if he was deathly ill. His throat felt as if there were flames dancing inside, the heat was astonishing.Zh: 而李明则哈哈大笑，“看你的样子，我想我应该在你面前摆一个‘刺激警告'的牌子！” 随后他还是半推半就的帮王伟点了一份醋溜土豆丝和凉白菜，冰凉清爽的口感让王伟恢复了一些元气。En: Meanwhile, Li Ming burst into laughter. "Look at you, I think I should put up a 'stimulation warning' sign in front of you!" Then, half reluctant, Li Ming ordered a plate of vinegar potatoes and cold cabbage salad for Wang Wei. The cool and refreshing taste helped Wang Wei regain some energy.Zh: 忍受了这场灾难后，王伟看着依然欢快的李明，轻轻咳嗽了一声，然后举起啤酒，“你等着瞧，下次我带你去吃我的家乡菜，确保你也会流泪。”En: After enduring this disaster, Wang Wei looked at Li Ming, who was still cheerful, and coughed softly. Then, raising his beer, he said, "Just you wait, next time I'll take you to eat the cuisine from my hometown. I guarantee it will make you shed tears too."Zh: 风中的年轮在城市上空摇曳，轻轻吟唱着北京的夜。这次吃饭让两人再也没有忘记，成了他们无数回忆中最具独特色彩的一段。他们明白，无论是甜是辣，友谊的味道总能让人回味无穷。En: The rings of time swayed in the wind above the city, gently singing the night of Beijing. This meal became an unforgettable memory for both of them, adding a unique touch to their countless memories. They understood that whether sweet or spicy, the taste of friendship always leaves people yearning for more.Zh: 故事以笑声和承诺结束，和王伟一样辣的夜，和李明一样灿烂的笑，都封存在了这个非凡的北京夜晚。而那个灼热的麻辣鸡，宛如生活中的挑战，给我们带来惊喜也带来泪水，而友情的甘甜总是在最后等待我们。En: The story ended with laughter and a promise. Just as spicy as Wang Wei's night and as radiant as Li Ming's smile, they were both sealed in this extraordinary Beijing night. And that fiery and spicy chicken, like a challenge in life, brought us surprises and tears, but the sweetness of friendship always awaits us in the end. Vocabulary Words:In: 在a: 一家bustling: 热闹的restaurant: 餐馆center: 中心of: 在…里Beijing: 北京Wang Wei's: 王伟的face: 面庞resembled: 像a: 一束flame: 火焰burning: 燃烧的red: 红色and: 和passionate: 热烈的The: 这scorching: 炽热的sensation: 刺激crawled: 爬行up: 向上his: 他的throat: 喉咙like: 像a: 一样raging: 横行的fire: 火spreading: 蔓延down: 向下his: 他的
Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Lost and Found: Budapest's Street Name Adventures Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/lost-and-found-budapests-street-name-adventures Story Transcript:Hu: A nap közepén Áron és Gergő, két jó barát, Budapest belvárosában botorkáltak.En: In the middle of a nap, Áron and Gergő, two good friends, stumbled around the downtown area of Budapest.Hu: Látható volt rajtuk az ámulat, amikor szemügyre vették a város lüktető szívét és a szemet gyönyörködtető épületeket.En: They were visibly amazed as they took in the pulsating heart of the city and the eye-catching buildings.Hu: Viszont közben komoly problémába ütköztek - nem találták ki, hogy ejtsék ki számos írásos utcanévet.En: However, they encountered a serious problem - they couldn't figure out how to pronounce several street names.Hu: Az Irányi utca, a Bródy Sándor utca, Paulay Ede utca és még számos más belekeveredett a nyelvük alá és eltékozolódott a levegőben.En: The Irányi Street, Bródy Sándor Street, Paulay Ede Street, and many others got stuck on their tongues and disappeared into the air.Hu: Küzdelmük nem csak komikus, hanem a helyi lakosok számára is kicsit zavarba ejtő volt.En: Their struggle was not only comical but also slightly embarrassing for the locals.Hu: Eszter, a húsz évig Budapesten élő hölgy, meghallja a folyamatos nevetős kísérleteket az utcanevek kiejtésére egy közeli kávézóból.En: Eszter, a lady who had lived in Budapest for twenty years, heard the continuous laughter-filled attempts at pronouncing the street names from a nearby coffee shop.Hu: A szíve megdobban a fiúk bolondságán, és úgy dönt, segít nekik.En: Her heart skipped a beat at the boys' silliness, and she decided to help them.Hu: Odamegy a fiúkhoz egy térképpel a kezében.En: She approached the boys with a map in her hand.Hu: Bemutatkozik nekik, és finoman felajánlja segítségét.En: She introduced herself and gently offered her assistance.Hu: Kifejezésre jut a szimpátia a fiúk és Eszter között a közös nevetgélés közepette, és Eszter eldönti, hogy türelmes lesz velük.En: Sympathy became apparent between the boys and Eszter amidst their shared laughter, and Eszter decided to be patient with them.Hu: Áron és Gergő érdeklődéssel követték Eszter minden mozdulatát, amint a térképen mutogatott és hangosan ejtett ki minden utcanévet a nevetgélő kísérleteik közepette.En: Áron and Gergő followed Eszter's every move with interest as she pointed out on the map and pronounced every street name aloud amidst their laughter-filled attempts.Hu: Napok teltek el, és Áronnal, Gergővel, valamint Eszter útmutatásaival a bonyolult utcanevekből felépült egy isteni hármasság.En: Days went by, and with Áron, Gergő, and Eszter's guidance, the complicated street names formed a divine trio.Hu: Úgy tűnik, hogy a szó ejtése valójában összehozta őket, mély barátság alakult ki köztük.En: It seemed that the pronunciation of words had actually brought them together, and a deep friendship developed between them.Hu: Múltak a hónapok, és a történet eléri csúcspontját.En: Months passed, and the story reached its climax.Hu: A három barát éppen egy szabadtéri étteremben ült, beszélgettek és nevettek a folyóra nézve.En: The three friends were sitting in an outdoor restaurant, talking and laughing while looking out onto the river.Hu: Ebben a pillanatban egy idős asszony megközelíti őket, és megkéri őket, hogy segítsenek neki megtalálni az utat a 'Károlyi Mihály utcába.En: In that moment, an elderly lady approached them and asked for their help in finding her way to 'Károlyi Mihály Street.'Hu: ' Gondolkodás nélkül Áron és Gergő azonnal és helyesen ejtették ki az utcanevet, hogy utat mutassanak az asszonynak.En: Without hesitation, Áron and Gergő immediately and correctly pronounced the street name to guide the lady.Hu: Eszter halkan nevetett, és ott, a Dunára néző teraszon, a három barátnak egy pillanatra csak az a kis városi győzelem jelentett valamit.En: Eszter laughed softly, and there, on the terrace overlooking the Danube, that little urban victory meant everything to the three friends for a moment.Hu: A történetnek itt volt a vége, ahol a fiúk, Áron és Gergő, végül sikeresen ejtették ki a budapesti utcaneveket.En: The story ended here, where the boys, Áron and Gergő, finally pronounced the Budapest street names successfully.Hu: Ez pedig nemcsak a szó ejtése volt, hanem a türelem és a barátság győzelme, amit Budapest, a maga zavarba ejtő utcaneveivel, Eszter segítségével és két barát összefogásával hozott létre.En: It was not just the pronunciation of the word, but the triumph of patience and friendship that Budapest, with its confusing street names, brought about with Eszter's help and the collaboration of two friends. Vocabulary Words:In: a közepénmiddle: közepénnap: napÁron: Áronand: ésGergő: Gergőtwo: kétgood: jófriends: barátstumbled: botorkáltakaround: körülthe: adowntown: belvárosábanarea: területenof: aBudapest: BudapestThey: Őkwere: voltakvisibly: láthatóamazed: ámulatas: amikorthey: őktook: vettékin: magukhozthe: apulsating: lüktetőheart: szívétof: athe: acity: város
Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Laughter and Dance in the Old Serbian Tavern Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/laughter-and-dance-in-the-old-serbian-tavern Story Transcript:Sr: У сред бела дана, окупали смо се у 'Стара кафана', домаћи кутак љубитељима душе обасяне старим српским духом.En: In the middle of the day, we gathered at 'Stara kafana', a cozy corner beloved by those whose souls shine with the old Serbian spirit.Sr: Неспокојство је владало међу нама.En: Restlessness filled the air among us.Sr: Било је ту песме срцу милих, радости која је опијала и смеха који је огревао.En: There were beloved songs, intoxicating joy, and laughter that warmed our hearts.Sr: Весна и Никола су седели за великим круглим столом.En: Vesna and Nikola sat at a large round table.Sr: У огледалу једништа, под зраците падајуће светлости, иницирали су игру битку словима.En: In the mirror's reflection, under the rays of falling light, they initiated a battle of words.Sr: Поцепали бисмо смехом а кад би Никола млађи, користећи се својим познавањем старе српске беседе, покушао да одговори на Веснине рефрене.En: We burst into laughter, and when the younger Nikola, utilizing his knowledge of old Serbian speech, attempted to respond to Vesna's refrains, we were split with laughter.Sr: Тајна овај њиховој игри била је у томе што су они нама додуше нама пружали забаву, али они беху покушавали да се волшебства словом докажу једно другом.En: The secret of their game was that while they entertained us, they also tried to prove their magic with words to each other.Sr: Централни део кафане био је осветљен рефлекторима, а у том простору као да су били настављени Марко и Јелена.En: The central part of the tavern was illuminated by spotlights, and within that space, it was as if Marco and Jelena were continuations of each other.Sr: Они беху покушавали да утеле своју верзију српске народне игре, али беху изгледали више као две заврнуте пружи.En: They attempted to embody their version of the Serbian folk dance, but they looked more like two twisted springs.Sr: Простор за њихове покрете био је већи него што је било потребно, али нико се није усуђивао да им скрати тај простор.En: The space for their movements was larger than necessary, but nobody dared to limit it.Sr: Не само због њиховог заноса у ономе што су радили, већ је биле и опасности од случајног ударца неког њиховог нетрадиционална плесного покрета.En: Not only because of their passion for what they were doing, but also due to the danger of an accidental impact from one of their non-traditional dance moves.Sr: На крају, Никола би се успео"преломити" слушајући наравно звука Весниног смеха.En: In the end, Nikola managed to break through, fueled by the sound of Vesna's laughter.Sr: Нема тог цвећа које мирисе као Веснин смех.En: No flower smells as sweet as Vesna's laughter.Sr: То беше и шармерисао Николу.En: It was enchanting even for Nikola.Sr: Марко и Јелена успели су да заврше своју энергичну верзију игре без повреда, што је било велика победа за њих.En: Marco and Jelena successfully completed their energetic version of the dance without any injuries, which was a great victory for them.Sr: Тај дан помирисаше на добру стару кафану, на место где једном смо били млади, на радост и смех, на игру и песму и на све тајне који нам беху биле драге.En: That day smelled like a good old tavern, a place where we were once young, filled with joy and laughter, games and songs, and all the secrets that were dear to us.Sr: Беше то 'Стара кафана', наше место испод овог великог неба где смо могли да будемо искрено оно што јесмо.En: It was 'Stara kafana', our place under this vast sky where we could sincerely be ourselves. Vocabulary Words:In: Уmiddle: средday: данаgathered: окупали'Stara kafana': Стара кафанаcozy: домаћиcorner: кутакbeloved: љубитељимаsouls: душеshine: обасянеold: старимSerbian: српскимspirit: духомRestlessness: Неспокојствоfilled: владалоair: ваздухamong: међуus: намаThere: Билоsongs: песмеintoxicating: опијалаjoy: радостиlaughter: смехаwarmed: огреваоhearts: срцаVesna: ВеснаNikola: Николаsat: су седелиlarge: великимround: круглим
Fluent Fiction - Japanese: The Tea Ceremony Triumph: Friendship, Mishaps, and Moments of Growth Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/the-tea-ceremony-triumph-friendship-mishaps-and-moments-of-growth Story Transcript:Ja: 東京の忙しい市街地に位置する伝統的な日本家屋で、ノボルは床の間と一緒に寝転がっていました。彼の目の前には、リコとヒロシ、彼の二人の親友がいました。三人は毎週、城下町を象徴するこの家で茶道を行っていました。しかし、どんな状況でも完ぺきさを追求する日本の文化は、当日、ノボルに小さなトラブルをもたらしました。En: In a traditional Japanese house located in the bustling city center of Tokyo, Noboru lay on the tatami mat along with the tokonoma. In front of him were his two best friends, Riko and Hiroshi. Every week, the three of them would perform the tea ceremony in this house, which symbolized the castle town. However, the pursuit of perfection in Japanese culture, no matter the circumstances, brought a small trouble to Noboru on that day.Ja: さて、その日ノボルは何とかしてワイシャツを背後に向けてボタンを留めてしまいました。ヒロシとリコはそれに気づいたが、どちらも彼の気持ちを傷つけることを避けるため、一言も言えませんでした。そんな中、ノボルは茶碗を持って互いに向き合い、静かに微笑みました。En: Now, on that day, Noboru managed to button his shirt backwards. Hiroshi and Riko noticed it, but neither of them said a word to avoid hurting his feelings. In the midst of this, Noboru held a teacup and smiled quietly at each other.Ja: 次第に彼らの心に居心地の悪さが広がっていきましたが、だれも言葉を発することができませんでした。それでも茶道は続き、ついに最後の部分、抹茶の合間の会話に移りました。このとき、さりげなく、リコが思い切った提案をします。En: Gradually, an uncomfortable feeling spread within their hearts, but no one could utter a word. Nevertheless, they continued the tea ceremony, and finally, they reached the last part, the conversation during the matcha break. It was then that Riko made a casual, yet daring suggestion.Ja: "ノボル、シャツを着直してみるとインパクトがあるかもしれないよと。"En: "Noboru, maybe you should adjust your shirt. It might make an impact," she said.Ja: 涼しい風が部屋を通り過ぎて行き、ノボルは固まったままでした。直視することがなかなかできない彼は、苦い笑顔を浮かべてはにかんだ。しかし、彼の胸中では、友人たちの助けに対する感謝の気持ちが湧き上がっていました。En: A cool breeze passed through the room, and Noboru remained frozen. Unable to face them directly, he forced a bitter smile and blushed. However, deep in his heart, gratitude towards his friends' help welled up.Ja: その後、ノボルが部屋を出て着直す間、リコとヒロシはにっこりと笑いました。彼らはノボルが帰ってきたとき、新たな気持ちで茶道を続けることができました。En: Afterwards, while Noboru left the room to fix his shirt, Riko and Hiroshi smiled warmly. When he returned, they were able to continue the tea ceremony with a renewed sense of connection.Ja: この日の出来事を通して、ノボル、リコ、ヒロシの友情はさらに深まりました。さらに、ノボルは一日が終わるまでに、細心の注意を払ってワイシャツを着るようになりました。それが、ノボルとシャツと親友たちと茶道の物語でした。En: Through the events of that day, the friendship between Noboru, Riko, and Hiroshi deepened even further. Moreover, by the end of the day, Noboru had become more attentive in properly wearing his shirt. And thus, this was the story of Noboru, his shirt, his friends, and the tea ceremony. Vocabulary Words:In: 伝統的なa: 日本家屋traditional: 位置するJapanese: 東京house: 忙しいlocated: 市街地in: ノボルthe: 床の間bustling: 一緒に寝転がっていましたcity: 彼の目center: 二人の親友of: 毎週Tokyo: 茶道Noboru: 城下町lay: 象徴するon: この家でthe: どんな状況tatami: でも完ぺきさmat: 追求するalong: 文化はwith: 当日the: 小さなトラブルtokonoma: 何とかしてIn: ワイシャツfront: 背後に向けてof: ボタンを留めてしまいましたhim: それに気づいたwere: でもhis: 彼の気持ちを傷つけることを避けるためtwo: 一言も言えませんでした
Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Skating Chaos: Laughter and Warmth on Sergels Square Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/skating-chaos-laughter-and-warmth-on-sergels-square Story Transcript:Sv: Mitt på Sergels torg i Stockholm var det som vanligt vackert och kyligt på vintern.En: In the middle of Sergels Square in Stockholm, it was as usual beautiful and cold in the winter.Sv: Snön har fallit tätt och långsamt började Stockholms invånare vänja sig vid den årliga övergången från höstens karghet till vinterns isande skönhet.En: The snow had fallen thick, and slowly the residents of Stockholm were getting used to the annual transition from the barrenness of autumn to the icy beauty of winter.Sv: Rundtorgsspelunken var översållad med färgglada vinterklädda människor, antingen ivrigt diskuterande julklappsinköp eller bara njuter av det trevliga vinterväder.En: The round square was crowded with colorful winter-clad people, either eagerly discussing Christmas gift purchases or simply enjoying the pleasant winter weather.Sv: Gustav och Ingrid, två äldre pensionärer, satt på bänken framför den berömda glasobelisken och tittade på människohavet framför dem.En: Gustav and Ingrid, two elderly pensioners, sat on the bench in front of the famous glass obelisk, watching the sea of people in front of them.Sv: De njöt av sin vana att se på människor, ibland gissades det vem skulle halka nästa på isen.En: They enjoyed their habit of people-watching, sometimes guessing who would slip next on the ice.Sv: Plötsligt, sågs Sven, skrattande ungt och okontrollerbart, skridskor för första gången.En: Suddenly, Sven was seen, laughing young and uncontrollable, skating for the first time.Sv: Sven var nya i staden.En: Sven was new to the city.Sv: Hans okändhet med skridskoåkning blev smärtsamt uppenbar när han oavsiktligt glidde in i Gustav och Ingrid, vilket utlöste en komisk dominoeffekt.En: His unfamiliarity with ice skating became painfully apparent when he accidentally slid into Gustav and Ingrid, setting off a comical domino effect.Sv: Med en oräddhet som bara skulle kunna ha kommit från hans naivitet, försökte Sven navigera genom glashala ytan men bara resulterade i en massa av fallna människor.En: With a fearlessness that could only have come from his naivety, Sven attempted to navigate through the slippery surface but only resulted in a mass of fallen people.Sv: Först var det bara Gustav och Ingrid som föll som pinnar.En: At first, it was just Gustav and Ingrid who fell like dominoes.Sv: Sedan, då de båda var mycket omtyckta i stadsdelen, skyndade folk att hjälpa dem men hamnade istället själva att störta ner olyckligt.En: Then, as they were both beloved in the neighborhood, people rushed to help them but instead ended up falling themselves.Sv: Fler människor framifrån hörde larmet, väckte nyfikenhet, och inom en kort stund var scenario på Sergels torg lika kaotisk som det var komiskt.En: More people heard the commotion from the front, arousing curiosity, and within a short time, the scenario on Sergels Square was as chaotic as it was amusing.Sv: Frustrationen hos Stockholmsbefolkningen, som redan står emot vintern, växer med denna nya händelse.En: The frustration of the people of Stockholm, who already resist the winter, grows with this new event.Sv: Men mitt i allt detta, började Gustav och Ingrid skratta och skojade om händelsen.En: But in the midst of it all, Gustav and Ingrid started to laugh and joke about the incident.Sv: De kunde inte motstå att skratta åt hur roligt allt var.En: They couldn't resist laughing at how funny everything was.Sv: Sven, som till en början var skamsen och förlägen, började också skratta när han insåg att allt var bara en accent.En: Sven, who was initially embarrassed and ashamed, also started to laugh when he realized it was all just an accident.Sv: Också skrattandet, som först var fördolt på grund av chocken, sprider genom Sergels torg.En: The laughter, which was initially hidden due to shock, spread through Sergels Square.Sv: Det var visserligen kaotiskt, men all karaktär som Gustav, Ingrid, Sven och många andra visade lade till värmen på den kalla behaglig vinterdagen.En: It was certainly chaotic, but all the character that Gustav, Ingrid, Sven, and many others showed added warmth to the cold, pleasant winter day.Sv: När dagen nått sitt slut, hade allt lugnat ned sig.En: When the day came to an end, everything had calmed down.Sv: Historien om dagens händelser sprid snabbt i hela staden, till många skratt och roliga anekdoter.En: The story of the day's events quickly spread throughout the city, resulting in many laughs and funny anecdotes.Sv: Sven, nu gladare och mer förtrogen med skridskoåkning, lovar sig själv att ta lektioner.En: Sven, now happier and more familiar with ice skating, promises himself to take lessons.Sv: Gustav och Ingrid, fortsatte att skratta åt händelsen och deras vana att sitta och se på människor var oändrad.En: Gustav and Ingrid continued to laugh about the incident, and their habit of sitting and watching people remained unchanged.Sv: Och så, medan solen går ned i horisonten och reflekterar på den krispiga snön, uppnås en underlig tillfredsställelse i hjärtat av Stockholm.En: And so, as the sun sets on the horizon and reflects on the crisp snow, a strange satisfaction is achieved in the heart of Stockholm.Sv: Olyckan som började med Sven, Gustav och Ingrid må ha orsakat kaos, men det väckte också mycket skratt och värme till staden.En: The accident that started with Sven, Gustav, and Ingrid may have caused chaos, but it also brought much laughter and warmth to the city.Sv: Det var en dag av skridskor, snö och oförglömlig glädje på Sergels torget.En: It was a day of skating, snow, and unforgettable joy on Sergels Square. Vocabulary Words:In the middle: Mitt påSergels Square: Sergels torgStockholm: Stockholmbeautiful: vackertcold: kyligtwinter: på vinternsnow: snönfallen: tättresidents: invånaretransition: övergångenbarrenness: karghetautumn: höstensicy: isanderound: rundsquare: torgcrowded: översålladcolorful: färggladaeagerly: ivrigtdiscussing: diskuterandepurchases: julklappsinköpenjoying: njuterpleasant: trevligaweather: vinterväderelderly: äldrepensioners: pensionärerbench: bänkfamous: berömdaglass: glasobelisk: obeliskenwatching: tittade
Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Hummus, Falafel, and a Stained Shirt: A Tale of Love and Adventure in Tel Aviv Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/hummus-falafel-and-a-stained-shirt-a-tale-of-love-and-adventure-in-tel-aviv Story Transcript:He: בלב של תל אביב, תוך כדי ערפל של אדים של פלאפל טרי, זמרת הרחוב שרקה מרחוק.En: In the heart of Tel Aviv, amidst the steamy fumes of fresh falafel, a street singer sang in the distance.He: רוב האנשים היו שוקעים במחשבותיהם או שטפים בענן של מוזיקה מהאוזניות שלהם.En: Most people were lost in their thoughts or engulfed in a cloud of music from their headphones.He: אך לא דוד ורחל.En: But not David and Rachel.He: הם היו שם בשביל משהו אחר, משהו מיוחד.En: They were there for something else, something special.He: תחרות אכילת פלאפל.En: A falafel eating competition.He: דוד, חבר טוב של רחל במשך שנים, היה מואר בהתרגשות, העיניים שלו נוצצות.En: David, a close friend of Rachel's for years, was beaming with excitement, his eyes sparkling.He: כרגע הוא הולך להתחרות באחד האלופים של התחרות, שהיא אף אחת אחרת מאשר רחל.En: Right now, he was about to compete against one of the champions of the competition, who happened to be none other than Rachel.He: בספסל הקטן לצידן, פיתות רותחות מלאות בפלאפל, שרוולים של חומוס, טחינה ואפשרות לאינספור חסרונות של צ'ילי.En: On the small bench beside them, piping hot pitas stuffed with falafel, sleeves of hummus, tahini, and countless variations of chili pepper were laid out.He: ספסל המלחמה התחיל להתמלא.En: The battle bench began to fill up.He: הפטיטה של דוד נמלכת.En: David's petitah (small pita) trembled.He: בטעיתו הוא נער את הפלאפל בחומוס וכשהוא נגע בו, הקפיצה בטעות והתפזרה חומוס על החולצה האהובה על רחל.En: In his excitement, he accidentally knocked the falafel into the hummus, resulting in a splatter of hummus on Rachel's beloved shirt.He: ברגע שרחל ראתה את זה, היא ניצחה היטב.En: In the moment Rachel saw it, she burst into laughter.He: אחרי פסק זמן קצר, הוא היה יכול לראות את הומור המצב בעינייה, הוא נשאר מבויש.En: After a short pause, he could see the humor in her eyes, and he felt embarrassed.He: סבלנות במרחק של הבנה, דוד לקח מטלית ומים והחל בניקוי החומוס מהחולצה של רחל, מלווה את זה במחיאות ידיים מראה תמיכה והבטחה להחליף את החולצה.En: With patience at a distance of understanding, David took a towel and water, and started cleaning the hummus from Rachel's shirt, accompanied by claps of support and a promise to replace the shirt.He: רחל התחילה לצחוק.En: Rachel started laughing.He: הערב הרקוד בחומוס התנהל הרבה יותר אינטימי מאשר הם ציפו.En: The evening dancing in hummus turned out to be much more intimate than they expected.He: וכך, בתוך הרבל של החיים, נוצר משהו שלא הוכנס לתוכנית.En: And so, amidst the chaos of life, something unplanned emerged.He: חומוס, פלאפל וחולצה מלוכלכת הגיעו עמהם לרגע של אמת, רב-משמעי, אינטימי ומתמטח.En: Hummus, falafel, and a stained shirt led them to a moment of truth, full of significance, intimacy, and affection.He: הקירבה והיחסים ביניהם התחזקו, מה שהפך את הערב השגרתי ללילה שלא יישכח.En: Their closeness and relationship grew stronger, turning an ordinary evening into a memorable night.He: שבו לביתם אוחזים ביד עם מבטים נשארים אחריהם, בחיוך מאושר, הרדמות אהבה מבעד למראה של חומוס על החולצה של רחל.En: Returning home, holding hands with lingering glances and a happy smile, love lullabies echoed through the sight of hummus on Rachel's shirt.He: סיפור של הרפתקאה, התרגשות, בישול ואהבה דרך חומוס על חולצה, חברות שהתחזקה, וערב שיזכר לאורך זמן.En: A story of adventure, excitement, cooking, and love through hummus on a shirt, friendship that grew stronger, and an evening that will be remembered over time. Vocabulary Words:In: בלבthe: שלheart: תלof: אביבTel: בלבAviv: תלamidst: בתוךsteamy: שלfumes: אדיםfresh: פלאפלfalafel: טריa: זמרתstreet: שרהsinger: הרחובsang: שרקהin: מרחוקthe: לdistance: צדMost: רובpeople: האנשיםwere: היוlost: במחשבותיהםin: אוtheir: ב-thoughts: מוזיקהor: מcloud: שלmusic: מווfrom: מהאוזניותtheir: שלהםBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.
Fluent Fiction - Japanese: The Sock Surprise: Embracing Unique Style in Tokyo's Dazzling Night Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/the-sock-surprise-embracing-unique-style-in-tokyos-dazzling-night Story Transcript:Ja: 夜が織り成す黒橡のベールを遠くに擁する東京の街。そこで週末の夜はゆきが舞う。En: In the city of Tokyo, which is embraced by the distant veil of black oak woven by the night, snow dances on weekend nights.Ja: 私の名前はゆき、そう雪ではなく、文字通りの名前「ゆき」。私は東京のど真ん中に住んでいて、今夜は大きなイベントに出席することになっている。En: My name is Yuki, not literally "snow" but spelled and pronounced the same way. I live right in the heart of Tokyo and tonight, I am attending a big event.Ja: まばゆい夜景が車の窓から見える。私は回転寿司のようにくるくると廻る心臓を鎮めるために、イベント会場の駐車場に座っていた。新しいドレスとヒール、そして確認したはずの合わせ靴下。でも、恐ろしいことに、一瞥した足元は緑と赤のストライプの靴下だった。En: The dazzling night view is visible through the car window. To calm my heart, which is swirling like a conveyor belt at a sushi restaurant, I sit in the event venue's parking lot. I have a new dress and heels, and I thought I had confirmed the matching socks. But to my horror, the glimpse I took revealed green and red striped socks.Ja: 「まさか…」と倒れそうな気持ちを必死に押さえ、すぐにトイレに駈け込んだ。ここは何とかしなければ。En: "まさか…"と倒れそうな気持ちを必死に押さえ、すぐにトイレに駈け込んだ。ここは何とかしなければ。Ja: 会場には知り合いがたくさんいて、このままだと恥ずかしい。でも、東京のド真ん中にあるホテルのトイレでどうにかできるものだろうか。En: There are a lot of acquaintances at the venue, and it would be embarrassing if I stayed like this. But can I somehow manage in the bathroom of a hotel in the heart of Tokyo?Ja: 思案しつつゆきは自分のマントをくるりと巻いて靴下を隠した。靴もマントの中。これで何とかできる。とりあえず何事も無かったように会場に戻った。En: While pondering, Yuki wraps her cape around herself, hiding the socks. The shoes are also inside the cape. With this, I can somehow make it. For now, I returned to the venue as if nothing had happened.Ja: 夕食が始まるとゆきの周りは夢中で話している人ばかりだった。人々は自分の靴下に気付かない。En: During dinner, everyone around Yuki was engrossed in their conversations. People didn't notice their socks.Ja: 終わり良ければ全て良し、とは言うものの、ゆきはその笑顔の裏で何とも言えぬ心細さを感じていた。En: All's well that ends well, they say, but Yuki felt a sense of unease behind those smiles.Ja: しかし、最後の最後で奇跡がおきた。司会者がみんなに発表した。En: However, a miracle happened at the very end. The host announced to everyone.Ja: 「本日のイベントのハイライトは、皆さんのお気に入りの靴下を見せることです！」En: "The highlight of today's event is showing everyone your favorite socks!"Ja: ゆきは驚き、そして喜びに包まれた。最悪だと思っていた靴下が、思いがけず彼女をパーティーでユニークな存在にしてくれたのだ。他の人々からは必死に探し好意的なコメントをもらい、ゆきはその夜、一層きらめいた瞳で帰路についた。En: Yuki was surprised and filled with joy. The socks that she thought were the worst unexpectedly made her a unique presence at the party. She received desperate compliments and kind comments from other people, and that night Yuki returned home with even brighter eyes.Ja: 東京の夜、その星屑のようにきらめく街に一つでも自分の光を投げ入れることができたゆき。彼女にとって、それは小さな一歩かもしれない。けれど、それは彼女の中に大きな自信を植え付けたのだった。次回のイベントでは、きっと彼女は初めから自身で靴下を選ぶことだろう。En: Yuki, who was able to cast her own light into the sparkling city of Tokyo like stardust, even if it was just one small step. But it planted a great confidence within her. In the next event, she will certainly choose her own socks from the start. Vocabulary Words:In: 街the: 東京city: 週末of: ゆきTokyo: 舞うwhich: 名前is: 雪embraced: 文字by: 通りthe: 東京distant: ど真ん中veil: 出席of: 夜景black: 車oak: 窓woven: 見えるby: 座っていたthe: 新しいnight: ヒールsnow: 確認dances: 合わせon: 恐ろしいweekend: 一瞥したnights: 足元My: 必死にname: 押さえis: トイレYuki: ここnot: 何とかliterally: 会場
Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: The Golden Dumpling: A Battle of Dumpling Masters Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/the-golden-dumpling-a-battle-of-dumpling-masters Story Transcript:Zh: 北京市中心，一个拥有无人能敌的繁琐与活力的都市，此刻正奏响着它独有的生活交响乐。En: In the heart of Beijing, a bustling and vibrant metropolis that is unrivaled by any other, a unique symphony of life is playing.Zh: 在这个迷人的城市中，隐藏着一个名为“金饺子”的热闹餐馆。En: Hidden within this captivating city is a lively restaurant called "Golden Dumpling."Zh: 那天，张伟跨过餐馆的门槛，他的目标只有一个：赢得那场全城瞩目的饺子比赛。En: On that day, Zhang Wei crossed the threshold of the restaurant with only one goal in mind: to win the highly anticipated citywide dumpling competition.Zh: 阳光透过密集的叶子和断断续续的楼宇照射下来，在金字招牌上折射出耀眼的光芒。En: Sunlight filtered through dense leaves and intermittent buildings, casting a dazzling light on the golden signboard.Zh: 张伟推开饭馆的木门，摩肩接踵的客人、飘香的饺子融在一起，营造出金饺子饭馆独有的氛围。En: Zhang Wei pushed open the wooden door of the restaurant, where bustling crowds and the fragrance of dumplings merged together, creating the distinctive atmosphere of Golden Dumpling.Zh: 比赛即将开始，张伟紧张的握着餐具。En: As the competition was about to begin, Zhang Wei anxiously gripped his utensils.Zh: 他扭头，看到了不明显的角落，一个瘦削的男子正在对他微笑。En: He turned his head and saw a subtle figure in the corner, a slender man smiling at him.Zh: 他的眼神看起来自信且坚决，张伟明白，那就是他的对手。En: His confident and resolute gaze made it clear to Zhang Wei that this man was his opponent.Zh: 接下来的比赛，一点也不简单。En: The upcoming competition would not be easy.Zh: 比赛开始的那一刻，整个金饺子饭馆变得安静极了。En: At the moment the competition started, the entire Golden Dumpling restaurant fell into a profound silence.Zh: 然而，张伟抛开了所有疑虑，开始痛快地大口吃起了饺子。En: However, Zhang Wei cast aside all doubts and wholeheartedly devoured the dumplings.Zh: 他挑战的动力不只是那个城市的辉煌，更是他内心的决心。En: His motivation to challenge was not just the glory of the city, but also his own determination.Zh: 对手看起来胜券在握，但张伟没有放弃。En: Although his opponent seemed to have the upper hand, Zhang Wei did not give up.Zh: 那天，张伟吃了159个饺子。En: That day, Zhang Wei ate 159 dumplings.Zh: 他的累积能量像是短时间内变得越发强烈，推动他更接近胜利。En: His accumulated energy seemed to intensify within a short period of time, propelling him closer to victory.Zh: 他因此收到了鼓励和尊重－他赢得了比赛。En: As a result, he received encouragement and respect - he had won the competition.Zh: 赛后，张伟在餐馆外的阳光下，感到自己如同战士般坚韧。En: After the competition, Zhang Wei stood under the sunlight outside the restaurant, feeling as tough as a warrior.Zh: 他找到了从前辜负过的那个自己，他也找到了属于他自己的胜利。En: He found the self he had once let down, and he found his own victory.Zh: 他对胜利的喜悦、对挑战的坚韧以及对梦想的追求早已超越了那天在金饺子饭馆内的比赛。En: The joy of victory, the resilience to face challenges, and the pursuit of dreams had long surpassed the competition inside the Golden Dumpling restaurant.Zh: 那属于北京的阳光，那个充满挑战和爱的城市，还有那个向往胜利，但更热爱挑战的张伟。En: That Beijing sunlight, the city filled with challenges and love, and Zhang Wei who longed for victory but loved challenges even more.Zh: 一切都让这个故事结束得很完美。En: Everything concluded perfectly in this story.Zh: 这就是张伟，这就是金饺子，这就是北京。En: This is Zhang Wei, this is Golden Dumpling, this is Beijing.Zh: 而所有的一切，都只因一场别开生面的吃饺子比赛。En: And all of this was only possible because of a unique dumpling-eating competition. Vocabulary Words:In: 晴天the: 这个of: 在a: 一个and: 而且is: 是restaurant: 餐馆called: 称为with: 与goal: 目标to: 去win: 赢得competition: 比赛Golden: 黄金Wei: 伟his: 他的the: 那个as: 如同that: 那个city: 城市This: 这is: 是unique: 独特的dumpling: 饺子-: possible: 可能的because: 因为a: 一个Chinese: 中国的
Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Pedaling Through the Canals of Amsterdam: Jan's Journey to Overcome His Fear Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/pedaling-through-the-canals-of-amsterdam-jans-journey-to-overcome-his-fear Story Transcript:Nl: In het hart van Nederland, in de bruisende stad Amsterdam, woonde Jan.En: In the heart of the Netherlands, in the bustling city of Amsterdam, lived Jan.Nl: Hij had een droom.En: He had a dream.Nl: Jan wilde fietsen.En: Jan wanted to ride a bike.Nl: Maar er was één probleem: hij viel altijd in de gracht.En: But there was one problem: he always fell into the canal.Nl: Zijn vrienden, Sarah en Pieter, wilden hem helpen.En: His friends, Sarah and Pieter, wanted to help him.Nl: Maar ze wilden niet nat worden.En: But they didn't want to get wet.Nl: Op een zonnige dag zei Jan: "Vandaag is de dag.En: On a sunny day, Jan said, "Today is the day.Nl: Ik ga fietsen zonder in de gracht te vallen.En: I am going to ride a bike without falling into the canal."Nl: " Sarah en Pieter lachten.En: Sarah and Pieter laughed.Nl: Ze geloofden het niet.En: They didn't believe it.Nl: Maar ze besloten hem te helpen.En: But they decided to help him.Nl: Ze gingen mee naar buiten.En: They went outside with him.Nl: De straten van Amsterdam waren vol met mensen.En: The streets of Amsterdam were crowded with people.Nl: De lucht rook naar verse bloemen.En: The air smelled of fresh flowers.Nl: Jan voelde de wind in zijn haar.En: Jan felt the wind in his hair.Nl: Hij stapte op de fiets.En: He got on the bike.Nl: Hij begon te trappen.En: He started pedaling.Nl: Sarah en Pieter renden achter hem aan.En: Sarah and Pieter ran after him.Nl: Jan fietste dicht bij de gracht.En: Jan rode close to the canal.Nl: Zijn hart klopte in zijn keel.En: His heart was pounding in his throat.Nl: Hij begon te wankelen.En: He started to wobble.Nl: Hij viel al bijna in de gracht.En: He was almost falling into the canal.Nl: Maar op het laatste moment greep Pieter zijn arm.En: But at the last moment, Pieter grabbed his arm.Nl: Ze vielen niet in de water.En: They didn't fall into the water.Nl: Maar Pieter's schoenen werden wel nat.En: But Pieter's shoes got wet.Nl: Hij was een beetje boos, maar hij lachte ook.En: He was a little mad, but he also laughed.Nl: Ze probeerden het nog een keer.En: They tried again.Nl: En nog een keer.En: And again.Nl: En nog een keer.En: And again.Nl: Elke keer viel Jan bijna in de gracht.En: Every time, Jan almost fell into the canal.Nl: En elke keer werd Pieter een beetje natter.En: And every time, Pieter got a little wetter.Nl: Maar ze gaven niet op.En: But they didn't give up.Nl: Eindelijk, na vele pogingen, lukte het Jan.En: Finally, after many attempts, Jan succeeded.Nl: Hij fietste zonder te vallen.En: He rode without falling.Nl: Sarah en Pieter juichten.En: Sarah and Pieter cheered.Nl: Ze waren blij maar ook verbaasd.En: They were happy but also surprised.Nl: Jan glimlachte.En: Jan smiled.Nl: Hij was trots op zichzelf.En: He was proud of himself.Nl: Hij had eindelijk zijn droom waargemaakt.En: He had finally made his dream come true.Nl: "Dat heb je goed gedaan, Jan" zei Sarah.En: "You did well, Jan," Sarah said.Nl: "Ja, je hebt eindelijk leren fietsen.En: "Yes, you finally learned to ride a bike.Nl: Maar nu moeten we Pieter drogen," lachte ze en wees op Pieter's natte kleren.En: But now we have to dry Pieter," she laughed and pointed at Pieter's wet clothes.Nl: Ze lachten allemaal.En: They all laughed.Nl: Ze waren nat maar gelukkig.En: They were wet but happy.Nl: Vanaf die dag was Jan nooit meer bang voor de grachten van Amsterdam.En: From that day on, Jan was never afraid of the canals of Amsterdam.Nl: En hoewel Pieter af en toe nog nat werd, was hij er altijd om Jan te helpen.En: And though Pieter still occasionally got wet, he was always there to help Jan.Nl: Hij wist dat vriendschap belangrijker was dan het droog houden van zijn kleren.En: He knew that friendship was more important than keeping his clothes dry.Nl: En Sarah?En: And Sarah?Nl: Ze was gewoon blij om deel uit te maken van het avontuur.En: She was just happy to be a part of the adventure.Nl: Dus dat is het verhaal van Jan, de jongen die leerde fietsen in Amsterdam.En: So that's the story of Jan, the boy who learned to ride a bike in Amsterdam.Nl: Hij viel veel, maar gaf nooit op.En: He fell a lot, but never gave up.Nl: Hij had hulp van zijn vrienden nodig, maar uiteindelijk bereikte hij zijn doel.En: He needed help from his friends, but in the end, he achieved his goal.Nl: En dat is wat echt telt.En: And that's what truly matters. Vocabulary Words:In: inthe: hetheart: hartof: vanNetherlands: Nederlandbustling: bruisendecity: stadAmsterdam: Amsterdamlived: woondeJan: Jandream: droomwanted: wilderide: fietsenbike: fietsbut: maarwas: wasone: éénproblem: probleemalways: altijdfell: vielinto: incanal: grachtfriends: vriendenSarah: Sarahand: enPieter: Pieterhelp: helpendidn't: nietwant: willento: te
Fluent Fiction - Japanese: The Unexpected Power of a Kimono: Weaving New Connections in Tokyo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/the-unexpected-power-of-a-kimono-weaving-new-connections-in-tokyo Story Transcript:Ja: 東京の街が新緑の季節を迎える中、春樹は着物の裾を翻しながら明治神宮外苑の入口を横切った。目的地は近くにある現代アートの展覧会。春樹の着物は赤と黒の豪華な花模様で、普段なら祭りや成人式のような特別な日にしか身に着けないものだ。しかし、彼は今日がそのような日だと誤解してしまったのだ。En: In the midst of Tokyo welcoming the season of fresh greenery, Haruki crossed the entrance of Meiji Shrine Outer Garden while flipping the hem of his kimono. His destination was a contemporary art exhibition nearby. Haruki's kimono was adorned with a luxurious red and black flower pattern, something he would only wear on special occasions like festivals or coming-of-age ceremonies. However, he had misunderstood that today was such a special day.Ja: 会場で並んでいる錯綜した派手なファッションを見て、初めて自分のミスに気づいた春樹は顔を真っ赤にした。しかし、仕方がないと割り切り、気を取り直して中へ入ることにした。En: Seeing the extravagant and flamboyant fashion of the people lined up at the venue, Haruki blushed for the first time, realizing his mistake. Nevertheless, he resigned himself to it, regaining his composure and deciding to enter.Ja: 春樹が踏み入れると、その風変わりなスタイルが他の参加者の目を引き、次々と笑顔を引き出した。それは春樹の予想とは異なり、彼らが彼の着物を嘲笑っているわけではなく、むしろそのユニークなスタイルに喜びを見いだしていたのだ。En: As Haruki stepped inside, his peculiar style caught the attention of the other attendees, eliciting smiles one after another. Contrary to Haruki's expectations, they were not mocking his kimono, but rather finding joy in his unique style.Ja: 桜は彼の友人であり、会場で働いていた。彼女は春樹のファッション事故を目撃し、彼を救うために考えを巡らせた。彼女は春樹のことを知っていた。彼は敬虔な心と伝統を尊重する気質を持ち合わせており、それが彼のファッション選択に反映されていた。En: Sakura, his friend who worked at the venue, witnessed Haruki's fashion mishap and pondered on how to help him. She knew about Haruki. He possessed a devout heart and respected traditions, which were reflected in his fashion choices.Ja: アートの芸術が新旧を混在させ、既成の枠組みから跳び出すことを讃える場に、春樹の着物は新たな視点を提供した。桜は彼に自信を持つよう、そして他人の視線を恐れずに自分を表現することの大切さを伝えた。En: In a space that celebrated artistic creativity mixing the old and the new, breaking free from established frameworks, Haruki's kimono offered a fresh perspective. Sakura conveyed to him the importance of having confidence and expressing oneself without fear of others' gaze.Ja: 最終的に、春樹の着物はその夜の展覧会に新たな会話の流れをもたらし、彼は予期せぬ共感と人々の賞賛の中心となった。春樹は、ミスが紡ぎ出す細かな糸が、予想外のプラスをもたらすことを理解した。En: In the end, Haruki's kimono brought a new flow of conversation to the exhibition that night, and he became the center of unexpected empathy and praise from people. Haruki understood that sometimes mistakes can lead to unexpected positives, like fine threads woven together.Ja: イベントが終わり、春風が通りを吹き抜ける中、春樹と桜は笑顔で帰路についた。春樹の着物の裾が風に翻る度に、彼の笑顔が更に明るく輝いた。そして2人は夜の東京の街を彩るように、自分たちだけの物語をつむぎながら歩いていった。En: As the event ended and the spring breeze swept through the streets, Haruki and Sakura set off on their way home with smiles on their faces. Every time the wind flipped the hem of Haruki's kimono, his smile shone even brighter. And as they walked, creating their own story that colored the night streets of Tokyo, the two of them continued to weave their own tale. Vocabulary Words:In: 中the: のof: のand: そしてhis: 彼のkimono: 着物special: 特別なday: 日the: そのvenue: 会場people: 人々smiles: 笑顔one: 一つafter: その後another: 別のfriend: 友人help: 助けるcreative: 芸術的なnew: 新しいold: 古いreflection: 反映confidence: 自信end: 終わりbrought: もたらしたconversation: 会話unexpected: 予期せぬempathy: 共感praise: 賞賛together: 一緒にstreets: 街
Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: The Captivating Mishap: Ole's Hilarious Festival Fiasco Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/the-captivating-mishap-oles-hilarious-festival-fiasco Story Transcript:Nb: I en liten bygd, lå en koselig, gammel norsk hytte.En: In a small village, there was a cozy, old Norwegian cabin.Nb: To mennesker bodde der.En: Two people lived there.Nb: Ole, en stor, sterk, skjeggete mann og hans kone, Ingrid, med flate sko og lang kjole.En: Ole, a big, strong, bearded man and his wife, Ingrid, with flat shoes and a long dress.Nb: De var glade folk, som elsket lokal festival.En: They were happy people who loved the local festival.Nb: En dag skulle det være en slik festival i bygda.En: One day, there was going to be such a festival in the village.Nb: Ole skulle opptre med sin folkedans.En: Ole was going to perform his folk dance.Nb: Det var sol ute, fuglene sang, og stemningen var god.En: The sun was shining, the birds were singing, and the atmosphere was good.Nb: I hytta var det mye klær.En: There were a lot of clothes in the cabin.Nb: Det var vanskelig for Ole å finne drakten sin.En: It was difficult for Ole to find his costume.Nb: Så han tok feil.En: So he made a mistake.Nb: Han tok på seg konas kjole.En: He put on his wife's dress.Nb: Ole gikk til festivalen.En: Ole went to the festival.Nb: Alle så på ham.En: Everyone looked at him.Nb: Barna pekte, folk lo.En: The children pointed, people laughed.Nb: Ole ble rød i ansiktet.En: Ole's face turned red.Nb: Men Ole tok det med et smil.En: But Ole took it with a smile.Nb: Han lo, han joked.En: He laughed, he joked.Nb: Alle lo enda mer.En: Everyone laughed even more.Nb: Stemningen var god igjen.En: The atmosphere was good again.Nb: Etter det, glemte Ole aldri å sjekke klærne sine.En: After that, Ole never forgot to check his clothes.Nb: Han lo av seg selv, og alle rundt ham lo.En: He laughed at himself, and everyone around him laughed.Nb: Det var kanskje flau, men også en god dag.En: It may have been embarrassing, but it was also a good day.Nb: For god stemning er viktig på festival.En: Because a good atmosphere is important at a festival.Nb: Og slik lærte Ole, at selv om han tok feil, kunne han redde dagen.En: And that's how Ole learned that even if he made a mistake, he could save the day.Nb: Med et smil, og godt humør.En: With a smile and good humor.Nb: Og folk vil huske den festivalen, for det humoret og gleden Ole viste.En: And people would remember that festival for the humor and joy Ole showed.Nb: Så, selv om det var en feil, endte det godt.En: So, even though it was a mistake, it ended well.Nb: Og alle i bygda, inkludert Ole, lo og smilte enda mer på hver lokal festival.En: And everyone in the village, including Ole, laughed and smiled even more at every local festival. Vocabulary Words:In: asmall: litenvillage: bygdcozy: koseligold: gammelNorwegian: norskcabin: hytteTwo: Topeople: menneskerlived: boddethere: derOle: Olebig: storstrong: sterkbearded: skjeggeteman: mannand: oghis: hanswife: koneIngrid: Ingridwith: medflat: flateshoes: skolong: langdress: kjoleThey: Dewere: varhappy: gladewho: somloved: elsket
Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: The Falafel Festival: A Messy Adventure in Tel Aviv Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/the-falafel-festival-a-messy-adventure-in-tel-aviv Story Transcript:He: בהדרדרות השמש מעל קו האופק בתל אביב, אנשים משלימים את תחילתו של פסטיבל האוכל ברחובות.En: In the fading sunlight above the horizon in Tel Aviv, people are completing the beginning of the food festival on the streets.He: באוויר מלא התרגשות, המנגנונים של המשחקים חוללים, משחקי המים מתיזים את מים ההקלה, והאנשים זולגים מיידית אל אוהלי האוכל החומים שמוצעים להם מכל עבר.En: In the air filled with excitement, the mechanisms of the games are buzzing, water games are spraying relief water, and people flock immediately to the warm food tents offered to them from all directions.He: באזור הפלאפל, איפה שהקלילים של הפיתות החמות ממלאים את האוויר, אברהם חש בלבו התרגשות.En: In the falafel area, where the fragrance of the warm pitas fills the air, Avraham feels excitement in his heart.He: אם הוא אכן יצליח לנצח בתחרות אכילת הפלאפל החשובה, אותה קללה היום, הוא יהיה להיסטוריה.En: If he manages to win the important falafel eating competition, which cursed him today, he will go down in history.He: תמר ויעל עומדות בצד, צוחקות ועונות בעונג את קניות הפלאפל שלהן.En: Tamar and Yael stand by, laughing and enjoying their falafel purchases.He: הן יודעות שהן לא הגיעו לכאן בגלל התחרות.En: They know that they didn't come here because of the competition.He: הן פשוט באו לבלות בפסטיבל.En: They simply came to have fun at the festival.He: עם זאת, לראות את אברהם, חברן המחוספס, מתמודד עם פלאפל אינסוף יכל היה להוות יום משעשע לזכר.En: However, seeing Avraham, their gruff friend, dealing with endless falafel could make for an entertaining day to remember.He: אך השקט החליפו הצחוקים כאשר חומוס גשר דרך ביצותיו של אברהם, מציף על חולצתו הבהירה.En: But the quietness was replaced by laughter when hummus bridged through Avraham's nostrils, making a mess on his light-colored shirt.He: אברהם תקע טיסה, הלהט מסתכל על המנות והאופנה החדשנית שלו.En: Avraham sniffed, the highlight looking at his plates and his new fashion.He: מהצד, תמר ויעל מתפקקות מצחוק.En: From the side, Tamar and Yael burst into laughter.He: יעל מחזיקה בצדיה מרוב להקות שהיא מנפנפת, ותמר כמעט מושך תוך שהיא מראה את כך שאין לה אוויר לנשים.En: Yael holds her sides from excessive laughter, and Tamar almost suffocates while gesturing that she has no air left for laughter.He: אף אחד מהם לא מתרגש ממה שקורה לו.En: None of them are excited about what is happening to him.He: במקום להתבייש, אברהם בחר למרוח את החומוס הנפל שלו על חולצתו, כאילו היה מדובר בקרמיקה, ונמשך בתחרות.En: Instead of being embarrassed, Avraham chose to spread his fallen hummus on his shirt, as if it were pottery, and continued with the competition.He: ראשיהם של הנשים התנענעו, והרעש מרחפה מחדש, השמש זרחה, והחיים שלהם זרחו בתוך העיר.En: Their heads shook, and the buzzing resumed, the sun rose, and their lives blossomed within the city.He: למרות שאברהם לא ניצח בתחרות, הוא עשה משהו חשוב יותר - הוא הביא שמחה וצחוק לתוך לבבותם של יעל ותמר.En: Although Avraham didn't win the competition, he did something more important - he brought joy and laughter into the hearts of Yael and Tamar.He: והם עימדו שם, באמצע הגורל שלהם, באמצע התל אביבי, מבינים את החשיבות של לבלות את החיים עם אנשים שהם אוביקטים.En: And they stood there, in the midst of their destiny, in the middle of Tel Aviv, understanding the importance of living life with people who are not objects. Vocabulary Words:In: בthe: הfading: התקומםsunlight: אור השמשabove: מעלhorizon: קו האופקTel Aviv: תל אביבpeople: אנשיםare: משלימיםcompleting: משלימיםbeginning: תחילתוfood: אוכלfestival: פסטיבלstreets: ברחובותair: אווירfilled: מלאexcitement: התרגשותmechanisms: המנגנוניםgames: המשחקיםbuzzing: חולליםwater: המיםspraying: מתיזיםrelief: הקלהflock: זולגיםimmediately: מיידיתwarm: חומיםfood: האוכלtents: אוהליoffered: מוצעיםdirections: מכל עברBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.
Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Umbrellas and Romance: Love Amid the Tokyo Rainstorm Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/umbrellas-and-romance-love-amid-the-tokyo-rainstorm Story Transcript:Ja: 東京、ビジュアルの極みであるこの都市の中心、絢爛とした電子の海が人々を巻き込んでいた。En: In the heart of Tokyo, a city known for its visual magnificence, a dazzling electronic sea engulfed the people.Ja: そこで一人の男と一人の女が出会った。En: It was there that a man and a woman met.Ja: その二人の名前は春樹と桜。En: Their names were Haruki and Sakura.Ja: 常にたたずまいがスマートで、彼があらゆる女性の視線を引く春樹は、広告業界の若きカリスマ。En: Haruki, always exuding an air of sophistication, was a charismatic figure in the advertising industry who drew the attention of women.Ja: 一方、桜は大手出版社で頭角を現し始めた編集者であった。En: On the other hand, Sakura was an up-and-coming editor at a major publishing company, making a name for herself.Ja: 二人は仕事で知り合ったが、互いの誠実さと才能に引かれていく。En: The two had met through work and were drawn to each other's sincerity and talent.Ja: そんな中、会社の新年会で仕事仲間の博が新たな要素を加えた。En: In the midst of it all, during the company's New Year party, their work colleague, Hiroshi, introduced a new element.Ja: 春樹と一緒に飲む桜を見て、博は春樹に一種特殊な興味を抱くようになった。En: Hiroshi developed a peculiar interest in Haruki after seeing him together with Sakura.Ja: しかし、彼の思惑は、東京の天気と同じく予想不可能だった。En: However, his intentions were as unpredictable as the weather in Tokyo.Ja: ある日、春樹と博、そして桜が待ち合わせていた喫茶店の前で、予報になかった土砂降りが突然、東京の街を襲った。En: One day, Haruki, Hiroshi, and Sakura were supposed to meet in front of a café, but a sudden downpour hit the city, which was not forecasted.Ja: 春樹と桜、そして博は傘を差して軒下に避難した。En: Haruki, Sakura, and Hiroshi opened their umbrellas and sought refuge under the eaves.Ja: そこで、何と春樹と桜がうっかり博の傘と自分たちの傘を取り違えてしまったのだ。En: In that moment, Haruki and Sakura accidentally switched umbrellas with Hiroshi.Ja: この粗忽なシーンに博は腹を抱えて笑ったが、一方で春樹と桜は顔を赤らめ、フラフラと立ち上がって傘を取り換えた。En: While Hiroshi doubled over in laughter at this careless scene, Haruki and Sakura blushed and stumbled as they swapped umbrellas back.Ja: そして、その夜、博の傘について笑いながら二人は帰り道を楽しみ、互いの親密さを深めた。En: That night, as they laughed about Hiroshi's umbrella, the two of them enjoyed their journey home, deepening their intimacy.Ja: 運命的な雨が春樹と桜の間に深い絆を生み、結局、博はそれらを壊すことはできなった。En: The fateful rain created a profound bond between Haruki and Sakura, and in the end, Hiroshi couldn't break that bond.Ja: 「春樹、君と同じ傘を持っている博をからかったこと、忘れないよ」と桜は春樹に告げた。En: "Sakura, I won't forget teasing Hiroshi for having the same umbrella as you," Haruki told Sakura.Ja: それは、土砂降りの中で傘を取り替えることによって、互いの愛が深まった瞬間だった。En: It was a moment when their love deepened as they exchanged umbrellas in the pouring rain.Ja: 雨の音が二人の小さな笑い声に混ざり、東京の街を包んでいった。En: The sound of the rain mixed with their laughter, enveloping the streets of Tokyo. Vocabulary Words:In: 中心the: ビジュアルheart: 都市of: 絢爛Tokyo: 電子の海a: 人々city: 巻き込んでいたknown: 出会ったfor: 二人のits: 名前visual: 常にmagnificence: たたずまいdazzling: スマートelectronic: 女性sea: 広告業界engulfed: 若きカリスマpeople: 編集者It: 始めたwas: 仕事仲間there: 仕事で知り合ったthat: 互いの誠実さa: 加えたman: 一種特殊and: 興味woman: 東京の天気met: 土砂降りTheir: 桜names: ある日were: 待ち合わせていたHaruki: 喫茶店
Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Fortunate Cookie Swap: A Twist of Fate in Beijing's Alley Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/fortunate-cookie-swap-a-twist-of-fate-in-beijings-alley Story Transcript:Zh: 北京的一条古色古香的胡同，熙熙攘攘的人群中，三位朋友——张伟、李娜、王晶聚在一处，他们的身边放着一些怪异却又引人入胜的幸运饼干。En: In a quaint alley in Beijing, amidst a bustling crowd, three friends - Zhang Wei, Li Na, and Wang Jing - gathered together with some peculiar yet intriguing fortune cookies by their side.Zh: 这棒槌形状的饼干闪着金光，看起来就非常吸引人，每位朋友都得到一份。真是的，生活中哪有这样的巧合，吃了饼干，他们接下来的特定期间内就会体验到拥有那份饼干的人的幸运。En: These hammer-shaped cookies glimmered with gold, instantly capturing everyone's attention. Each friend received one. Incredibly, it was not just a coincidence; by eating these cookies, they would experience the same fortune as the person who had that particular cookie during a certain period of time.Zh: 张伟，一个身材矮小的软件工程师，恰如其分的谦恭和滑稽让周围的人都很喜欢他。李娜，一个充满活力的新闻记者，她的敏捷思维和锐利观察力总能带来一些意想不到的惊喜。王晶，一个优雅的画家，他的视觉洞察力和艺术才华总是能把平凡的世界描绘得惊艳动人。En: Zhang Wei, a short software engineer, was modest and funny, making everyone around him adore him. Li Na, a vibrant journalist, possessed quick thinking and sharp observation skills, always bringing unexpected surprises. Wang Jing, an elegant painter, had a keen eye and artistic talent that allowed him to depict the ordinary world beautifully.Zh: 他们在愉快地扯着笑话，聊着最近的趣事时，饼干被顺手换了一下位置。张伟得到了李娜的饼干，李娜拿到了王晶的，王晶则得到了张伟的。一切看似微不足道，无足挂齿。En: As they happily exchanged jokes and shared recent anecdotes, the cookies were inadvertently swapped around. Zhang Wei ended up with Li Na's cookie, Li Na got Wang Jing's, and Wang Jing received Zhang Wei's. It seemed insignificant and trivial at first.Zh: 然而，接下来的几天，他们倒霉的日子开始了。张伟进入了新闻机构，他的计算机技能使他在面临突发新闻时，无法应对。李娜在画室里，无论怎么挥洒，才华横溢的她都无法画出什么。王晶突然发现自己对技术的风险和市场趋势了如指掌，这对他作为一个画家毫无帮助。En: However, in the following days, their streak of bad luck began. Zhang Wei found himself struggling in a news agency, unable to cope with the sudden news events due to his lack of computer skills. Li Na, in the studio, failed to produce anything remarkable no matter how she tried to unleash her overflowing talent. Wang Jing suddenly became well-versed in technical risks and market trends, but as a painter, this newfound knowledge was useless to him.Zh: 他们最开始并未注意到饼干的事，但后来的怪事让他们清楚地认识到，自己正在体验到别人的“幸运”。每个人都苦笑不得，生活变得极其坎坷，所有的幸运对于他们来说只是变成了灾难。后来的一天，他们决定坐下来讨论这个问题。王晶提出，他们可能把饼干换错了位置。En: They initially did not pay attention to the cookies, but the strange occurrences that followed made them realize that they were experiencing someone else's "fortune." Each person found themselves at a loss, with life becoming extremely rocky. All the luck they had had now turned into disasters. One day, they decided to sit down and discuss the issue. Wang Jing suggested that they might have swapped the cookies in the wrong order.Zh: 在大家都有些讪讪的微笑中，他们决定交换饼干，希望能够恢复正常。他们互换了饼干，笑声和谈吐之间，载着几分戏谑、几分心疼，在胡同深深处回荡。En: Amidst awkward smiles, they decided to exchange the cookies in the hope of restoring normalcy. Laughter and conversations filled with a hint of jest and empathy echoed in the depths of the alley.Zh: 这次的交换似乎有了些效果。接下来的日子，他们的生活慢慢恢复了正常。当然，也充满了更多的笑料和趣味。他们意识到，每个人的幸运是因人而异的，也许在一些人看来是福星，但在他们自己却可能是厄运。他们以此为乐，也深刻体验到了互换身份的混乱和趣味。En: This exchange seemed to have some effect. Over the next few days, their lives slowly returned to normal, filled with more laughter and amusement. They realized that everyone's fortune is unique to themselves. Perhaps what appears lucky to some may be misfortune to others. They found joy in this realization and deeply experienced the chaos and amusement of swapping identities.Zh: 通常，命运的转换带来的转折或许会让人困惑，但对于他们，这次经历更像是一场闹剧。每个人都有自己的一片天，也只有处在自己的生活中，才能真正体验到属于自己的幸运。就这样，在北京这座城市的一条独特的胡同里，这群朋友们笑着体验了一段别人的生活，但最终，他们还是愿意回到属于自己的生活。因为，那才是他们真正的幸运。En: Usually, the twists and turns brought about by fate may confuse people, but for them, this experience felt more like a comedy. Each person has their own world, and only by being in one's own life can they truly experience their own luck. And so, in this unique alley of Beijing, these friends laughed and experienced a glimpse of someone else's life. But in the end, they were still willing to return to their own lives because that is where their true luck lies. Vocabulary Words:In: 一条a: 的quaint: 古色古香的alley: 胡同in: 在Beijing: 北京amidst: 熙熙攘攘的a: 一bustling: 人群中crowd: 人群three: 三friends: 朋友Zhang Wei: 张伟Li Na: 李娜and: 和Wang Jing: 王晶gathered: 聚在一处together: 一同with: 与some: 一些peculiar: 怪异yet: 却intriguing: 引人入胜的fortune: 幸运cookies: 饼干by: 在their: 他们的side: 身边hammer-shaped: 棒槌形状的glimmered: 闪着
Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Triumph over Tea: Embracing Failure and Finding Success Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/triumph-over-tea-embracing-failure-and-finding-success Story Transcript:Ja: 茶の香りがただよう暗闇に浮かび上がる小さな部屋で、一人の男が身体を低くしていました。En: In a small room where the scent of tea lingered in the darkness, a man was crouching low.Ja: その男はヒロシという名前で、奇妙な状況に立たされていました。En: This man's name was Hiroshi, and he found himself in a strange situation.Ja: 和風の部屋、取り揃えられた抹茶の器具、心地よい温度感、それらすべての中心にヒロシがいました。En: In the center of the Japanese-style room, surrounded by tea utensils and enjoying the pleasant temperature, Hiroshi was present.Ja: この規律は厳格で、それが占めていた時間と空間は等しく重力と緊張に満ちていました。En: The discipline in this room was strict, and the time and space it occupied were filled with gravity and tension.Ja: 正確な手順に従って慎重に抹茶を混ぜた後、ヒロシはお茶をそうっと客人の前に差し出しました。En: After carefully whisking the matcha following the precise steps, Hiroshi gently presented the tea to the guest.Ja: しかし、その瞬間、彼の手が滑り、緑色の液体が絨毯にこぼれ、彼の体を滴で覆いました。En: However, at that moment, his hand slipped, causing the green liquid to spill onto the carpet, covering his body in droplets.Ja: しかし、彼は立ち尽くし、できるだけ無事に自分自身を保とうと努力しました。En: Nevertheless, he stood motionless, making every effort to keep himself intact.Ja: 彼の両耳には驚きとショックで拡がる沈黙が鳴り響きました。En: A silence filled with surprise and shock resonated in his ears.Ja: 彼はお辞儀をし、恥と後悔に溢れつつ、体を掃いた。En: He bowed, filled with shame and regret, and brushed off his body.Ja: その行動は、間違いを認め、訂正に向けて一歩を踏み出すための努力を示していました。En: This action demonstrated his acknowledgment of the mistake and his effort to take a step towards correction.Ja: その後、彼はお茶室をそっと適切に掃除し、再度茶を準備しました。En: Afterwards, he quietly cleaned the tea room and prepared the tea once again.Ja: 彼の顔には静かな解決の表情があり、目には冷静さが宿っていました。En: His face showed a calm determination, and his eyes held a sense of composure.Ja: そして再度、彼は慣れた手つきで混ぜ、客人にそれを提供しました。En: And once again, he mixed the tea with a practiced hand and served it to the guest.Ja: こぼれた液体はすでに消えていて、代わりに新たなお茶が置かれていました。En: The spilled liquid had already disappeared, replaced by a fresh cup of tea.Ja: その日、ヒロシは失敗を乗り越え、ちょっとしたハプニングにも負けずに、心地よい茶会を成功させました。En: That day, Hiroshi overcame his failure and successfully carried out the pleasant tea gathering, not losing to a minor mishap.Ja: 彼の失敗への取り組みは、彼がただ単にお茶を汲むだけの人ではないことを示しました。En: His response to failure showed that he was not merely someone who served tea.Ja: 実際、彼は失敗の向こう側にある成功を見つけた人でした。En: In fact, he was someone who discovered success beyond failure.Ja: そして結局のところ、失敗もまた、物語の一部で、それが人間を成長させる原動力なのかもしれません。En: Ultimately, failure too was a part of the story, perhaps serving as the driving force for personal growth.Ja: ヒロシがその日に学んだ教訓は、ちょっとした失敗が全体の成功を阻害することはない、ということでした。En: The lesson Hiroshi learned that day was that a small failure does not hinder overall success.Ja: これは単純なお話かもしれませんが、私たちが乗り越えるべき困難や問題に対する心の持ちようを教えてくれます。En: This may be a simple story, but it teaches us about the mindset we should have towards the difficulties and problems we face.Ja: それはまた、私たちが置かれた状況を最善に活用し、最悪の場合でも前向きになるべきだと教えてくれます。En: It also reminds us to make the best use of the situations we find ourselves in and to remain positive even in the worst scenarios.Ja: また、ヒロシの物語は自分自身から学べることの価値を表しています。En: Furthermore, Hiroshi's story exemplifies the value of learning from oneself.Ja: 何が起ころうとも、前向きに進み続けることが重要なのです。En: No matter what happens, it is important to keep moving forward with a positive attitude. Vocabulary Words:In: でa: 一つのsmall: 小さなroom: 部屋where: どこthe: そのscent: 香りof: のtea: お茶lingered: ただよったin: 中the: そのdarkness: 暗闇a: 一つのman: 男was: いましたcrouching: 身体を低くしていましたlow: 低くThis: このman's: 男のname: 名前was: でしたHiroshi: ヒロシand: そしてhe: 彼found: 見つけましたhimself: 自分自身in: 中a: 一つのstrange: 奇妙な
Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Gliding Through Winter: A Tale of Friendship and Perseverance Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/gliding-through-winter-a-tale-of-friendship-and-perseverance Story Transcript:Nb: Midt i hjertet av Oslo, vinteren hadde lagt sin lille hvite slør over byen. Midt i denne vinterens vidunder, sto vi foran den berømte Frognerparken. Dette var stedet hvor vår historie om Magnus og Ingrid begynner.En: In the heart of Oslo, winter had laid its little white veil over the city. In the middle of this winter wonderland, we stood in front of the famous Frogner Park. This was the place where our story of Magnus and Ingrid begins.Nb: Solstrålene glitret på isen der Magnus stod med sitt nye par skøyter. Som en hjort på glattis, sto han rådvill og spent. Ved siden av stod Ingrid, med kameraet klar for å dokumentere denne store begivenheten.En: The sunlight sparkled on the ice where Magnus stood with his new pair of skates. Like a deer on thin ice, he stood bewildered and excited. Standing next to him was Ingrid, camera in hand, ready to document this momentous occasion.Nb: Magnus tok det første usikre skrittet, vaklende på det nye isunderlaget. "Hold balansen!" ropte Ingrid, men til tross for hennes gode råd, skled Magnus og falt rett på baken. En flirer kom fra Ingrid mens hun trykket på 'opptak'.En: Magnus took the first uncertain step, wobbling on the new ice surface. "Keep your balance!" shouted Ingrid, but despite her good advice, Magnus slipped and fell flat on his backside. Ingrid let out a laugh as she pressed the record button.Nb: Etter en god latter, hjalp Ingrid Magnus tilbake på føttene. Ingrid, selv en dyktig skøyter, prøvde å lære Magnus hvordan man står på isen. Men hver gang endte det med at Magnus falt, og klippet etter klippet ble lagt til i Ingrids samling.En: After a good laugh, Ingrid helped Magnus back on his feet. Ingrid, herself a skilled skater, tried to teach Magnus how to stand on the ice. But every time, it ended with Magnus falling, and clip after clip was added to Ingrid's collection.Nb: Som timer ble til ettermiddag, begynte Magnus å føle en stigende frustrasjon. Han ble sur på både seg selv og Ingrid, som ikke klarte å holde laughteren inne. Konflikten var klar, men hverken Magnus eller Ingrid var villig til å gi opp ennå.En: As hours turned into afternoon, Magnus started to feel a rising frustration. He became angry at himself and Ingrid, who couldn't contain her laughter. The conflict was evident, but neither Magnus nor Ingrid were willing to give up just yet.Nb: Etter et par timer til med prøving og feiling, klarte Magnus endelig å holde seg oppreist i mer enn to sekunder. Idet Ingrid fokuserte kameraet på Magnus, skjedde det utrolige. Magnus skled.. men denne gangen falt han ikke. Han holdt balansen og klarte å stå på skøyter!En: After a couple more hours of trial and error, Magnus finally managed to stay upright for more than two seconds. As Ingrid focused the camera on Magnus, something incredible happened. Magnus glided... but this time, he didn't fall. He kept his balance and managed to skate!Nb: Ingrid jublet bak kameraet mens Magnus skøytet sakte, men sikkert over isen. Han var langt fra perfekt, men han ga ikke opp. Og Ingrid, hun fanget hvert øyeblikk på video, fra hvert fall til den endelige seieren.En: Ingrid cheered behind the camera as Magnus skated slowly but steadily across the ice. He was far from perfect, but he didn't give up. And Ingrid, she captured every moment on video, from every fall to the ultimate victory.Nb: Da kvelden kom, satt de to ved siden av hverandre på en benk med varm kakao. De så på videoene Ingrid hadde tatt, og lo så hardt at det gjorde vondt i magen. Den lille konflikten om dagen var glemt, erstattet med lyden av latter og glede.En: When evening came, the two sat side by side on a bench with hot cocoa. They watched the videos Ingrid had taken, laughing so hard that it hurt their stomachs. The little conflict of the day was forgotten, replaced by the sound of laughter and joy.Nb: Slik endte den dagen i Frognerparken. Magnus hadde lært seg å stå på skøyter, og et vennskap blomstret mellom de to. Og hvis du noen gang går forbi parken en vinterdag, kan du være heldig å se Magnus og Ingrid der. Kanskje de fortsatt ler av klippene fra den første dagen. Så er moralen? Ikke gi opp, selv om du faller. Du vet aldri når du plutselig vil skli.En: That's how the day in Frogner Park ended. Magnus had learned how to skate, and a friendship blossomed between the two. And if you ever pass by the park on a winter day, you might be lucky enough to see Magnus and Ingrid there. Perhaps they are still laughing at the clips from the first day. So, what's the moral? Don't give up, even if you fall. You never know when you'll suddenly glide. Vocabulary Words:In the heart of Oslo: vinteren hadde lagt sin lille hvite slør over byen.winter: vinterenOslo: Oslolaid: hadde lagtlittle: lillewhite: hviteveil: slørcity: byenmiddle: midtthis: dennewonderland: vidunderstood: stofront: foranfamous: berømteFrogner Park: Frognerparkenplace: stedetstory: historieMagnús: MagnusIngrid: Ingridbegins: begynnersunlight: solstrålenesparkled: glitretice: isennew: nyepair: parskates: skøyterdeer: hjortthin: glattbewildered: rådvillexcited: spent
Fluent Fiction - Japanese: The Adventures of Yuki: From Spectator to Sumo Wrestler Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/the-adventures-of-yuki-from-spectator-to-sumo-wrestler Story Transcript:Ja: 東京のぎらぎらとした街並みにそびえ立つアパート、そこには気さくな家族が住んでいました。En: In the glimmering cityscape of Tokyo, stood an apartment where a friendly family lived.Ja: 父のヒロシ、娘のユキです。En: The father, Hiroshi, and his daughter, Yuki.Ja: ヒロシはせっかちで、慌ただしい一日が始まるといつも中途半端な朝食を食べて家を出ていきます。En: Hiroshi was always in a hurry, and every busy day he would eat a mediocre breakfast and leave the house.Ja: 一方、ユキはゆるやかな目覚めを愛し、部屋の窓から見える鳩たちと一緒に日の出を楽しみます。En: On the other hand, Yuki cherished her leisurely mornings and enjoyed watching the sunrise with the pigeons she could see from her room window.Ja: ある朝のことです。En: One morning, as Hiroshi hastily ate his breakfast, he cheerfully greeted Yuki.Ja: ヒロシは急いで朝食を食べながら、ユキに元気よく挨拶しました。En: "Yuki, I'm going to the sumo practice arena.Ja: 「ユキ、相撲の練習場へ行くんだ。En: I'll leave the tickets on the table, so please handle them carefully.Ja: チケットはテーブルの上に置いていくから、必ず慎重に扱ってくれ。En: I worked hard to get them, you know."Ja: お父さんが頑張って手に入れたんだからね。En: He was obsessed with sumo.Ja: 」彼は相撲にはまっていました。En: Yuki nodded and bid farewell to her father, whom she loved to watch.Ja: ユキは頷きながら、見るのも大好きな父の背中を見送りました。En: That day, Yuki's heart was filled with a little bit of an adventurous spirit.Ja: その日、ユキはちょっとした冒険心で満たされました。En: She found something her father had forgotten, realized it was the pass to the practice arena, and made up her mind.Ja: 父の忘れ物を見つけ、それが練習場へのパスだと知って、彼女は决めました。En: She decided to secretly go to the sumo arena.Ja: ひそかに相撲場へ出かけることにしました。En: She felt her heart racing, thinking about the powerful training scenes waiting for her there.Ja: そこには大迫力の練習風景が待っていると思うと、胸が高まっていきました。En: However, when Yuki arrived at the practice arena, she caused a major misunderstanding.Ja: だが、ユキが練習場に到着したとき、彼女はひとつの大きな誤解を生み出してしまいます。En: The moment she stepped into the training room, she was mistaken for a wrestler and suddenly dragged into the ring.Ja: ユキがトレーニングルームに足を踏み入れた途端、彼女は選手と誤認され、突然リングの中へと引きずりこまれてしまいます。En: Fearful and trembling, with urging voices around her, she found herself being stared at by a massive man without knowing what was happening.Ja: 怖くて震えるユキを促す声に、彼女は何が何だか分からないまま、相手となる大男に見つめられていました。En: Yet, Yuki did not choose to run away.Ja: しかし、ユキは逃げることを選びませんでした。En: Determined to face the situation, she continued to engage in bouts with her opponent.Ja: 向き合うことに決めた彼女は、相手と力比べをする日々が続きました。En: Days passed as she participated in training, learned about sumo, and revised her strategies.Ja: 練習に参加し、相撲のことを学び、戦略を練り直す中で、それは彼女の新たな冒険となりました。En: It became a new adventure for her.Ja: 数日後、真実が発覚し、ユキは笑い話として練習場からさよならしました。En: A few days later, the truth was revealed, and Yuki bid farewell to the practice arena as a laughingstock.Ja: 父のヒロシは彼女の体験を聞き、驚きつつも娘の勇敢さに感動しました。En: Hiroshi, upon hearing about her experience, was both surprised and deeply moved by his daughter's bravery.Ja: 結局、ユキはただの見学者だったんだと練習場の皆は笑いましたが、その中には彼女が試合を戦い抜いた証として、感心の声も混ざっていました。En: In the end, while everyone at the training arena laughed, saying she had just been a mere spectator, there were also voices of admiration mixed in, acknowledging her as a testament to her perseverance.Ja: 見学者だったはずが誤って選手になり、そして再び見学者となったユキ。En: Yuki, who was supposed to be a spectator but mistakenly became a wrestler, and then returned to being a spectator.Ja: 彼女は、この不思議で面白おかしい経験が、これからの彼女を少しでも勇敢にさせること、そして何よりも父との新たな会話のタネになることを強く信じていました。En: She strongly believed that this wonderful and amusing experience would make her a little braver in the future and, above all, become a new topic of conversation with her father.Ja: 帰宅すると、ヒロシは笑顔でユキを迎え入れ、二人でその日の冒険を楽しく語り合いました。En: Upon returning home, Hiroshi welcomed Yuki with a smile, and the two joyfully shared their adventures of the day. Vocabulary Words:In: そこにthe: 住んでいましたof: いましたstood: 前にたっていましたan: アパートapartment: アパートwhere: そこにa: 住んでいましたfriendly: 気さくなfamily: 家族lived: 住んでいましたfather: 父Hiroshi: ヒロシand: そしてhis: 彼のdaughter: 娘Yuki: ユキalways: いつもin: でa: 一hurry: せっかちevery: いつものbusy: 慌ただしいday: 一日he: 彼はwould: していましたeat: 食べてa: 一mediocre: 中途半端なbreakfast: 朝食
Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Laughter in Unexpected Moments: The Joyful Night at Uglebo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/laughter-in-unexpected-moments-the-joyful-night-at-uglebo Story Transcript:Nb: I hjertet av Bergen, var det en liten koselig bar ved navn Uglebo.En: In the heart of Bergen, there was a small cozy bar called Uglebo.Nb: I dette varme, inviterende stedet satt Gunnar og Ingrid, to gode venner.En: In this warm, inviting place sat Gunnar and Ingrid, two good friends.Nb: Gunnar var en stor, uformell mann med en knirkete latter, mens Ingrid var liten, slank, og hadde et hjertelig smil.En: Gunnar was a big, laid-back man with a creaky laugh, while Ingrid was small, slim, and had a warm smile.Nb: De var som yin og yang, perfekt balanserte.En: They were like yin and yang, perfectly balanced.Nb: "Du ser litt trist ut i dag, Ingrid," sa Gunnar med et bekymret blikk.En: "You look a little sad today, Ingrid," Gunnar said with a concerned look.Nb: "Takk, men jeg har bare en tung dag," svarte Ingrid forsiktig.En: "Thank you, but I'm just having a tough day," Ingrid replied gently.Nb: For å hjelpe, begynte Gunnar å fortelle en vits han visste ville få henne til å le.En: To help, Gunnar began telling a joke he knew would make her laugh.Nb: Men idet han kom til punch line, ble han ivrig og veivete med armene.En: But as he reached the punch line, he became eager and waved his arms.Nb: Han traff ved et uhell Ingrids drikkeglass, noe som førte til at hun sølt drikken over seg selv.En: He accidentally hit Ingrid's drink glass, causing her to spill the drink all over herself.Nb: I stedet for å bli opprørt, begynte Ingrid å le.En: Instead of getting upset, Ingrid started laughing.Nb: Hele baren gikk fra sjokk til latter, og stemningen lettet.En: The entire bar went from shock to laughter, and the mood lightened.Nb: Ikke bare gjorde dette Ingrid ler, men det muntret opp alle de andre i baren også.En: Not only did this make Ingrid laugh, but it also cheered up everyone else in the bar.Nb: På utrolig vis, endte uhellet opp med å gjøre kvelden bedre.En: In an incredible way, the accident ended up making the evening better.Nb: De andre i baren begynte å dele sine egne flaue historier, noe som skapte en enda mer livlig atmosfære.En: The others in the bar began sharing their own embarrassing stories, creating an even livelier atmosphere.Nb: Ved utgangen av kvelden, var Ingrid ikke lenger trist, men smilende og lattermild.En: By the end of the evening, Ingrid was no longer sad but smiling and full of laughter.Nb: Selv om det ikke var den planlagde måten Gunnar hadde håpet å muntre henne opp på, klarte det å gjøre Ingrid i bedre humør og bringe dem alle sammen på en uventet måte.En: Although it wasn't the intended way Gunnar had hoped to cheer her up, it managed to put Ingrid in a better mood and bring them all together in an unexpected way.Nb: Da Gunnar og Ingrid til slutt dro hjem, så de tilbake på kvelden med glede.En: As Gunnar and Ingrid finally headed home, they looked back on the evening with joy.Nb: De kunne fortsatt kjenne latteren i luften, og de visste at dette var historien de skulle fortelle om livlig natt på Uglebo for resten av livet.En: They could still feel the laughter in the air, and they knew that this was the story they would tell about the lively night at Uglebo for the rest of their lives.Nb: Det var en perfekt illustrasjon av deres vennskap - ikke alltid perfekt, men alltid i stand til å bringe glede selv i uventede øyeblikk.En: It was a perfect illustration of their friendship - not always perfect, but always able to bring joy even in unexpected moments. Vocabulary Words:In the heart of Bergen: Det var en liten koselig barthere was a small cozy bar: Uglebo.sat Gunnar and Ingrid: to gode venner.two good friends.Gunnar var en stor: Gunnar was a big: uformell mannslim: og hadde et hjertelig smil.They were like yin og yang: and yang: perfekt balanserte.but I'm just having a tough day: men jeg har bareIngrid replied gently.en tung dag,But as he reached the punch line: henne til å le.his arms.punch line: ble han ivrigdrink glass: Han traff ved etcausing her to spill the drinkuhell Ingrids drikkeglass: Instead of getting upset: I stedet for å bliIngrid started laughing.opprørt: begynte Ingrid å le.making the evening better.På utrolig vis: endteIngrid was no longer trist: var Ingrid ikke lengersad but smiling and full oftrist: men smilende oghoped to cheer her up: hadde håpet å muntreit managed to put Ingridhenne opp på: klarte
Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Karaoke Mishaps: Laughter, Love, and the Power of Unrestrained Singing Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/karaoke-mishaps-laughter-love-and-the-power-of-unrestrained-singing Story Transcript:Sr: На југу урбане страсти Београда, малена кафана, 'Стара пегла', грејала је своја светла у зимској вечери.En: In the urban passion of Belgrade's south, a small tavern, 'Stara pegla', illuminated its lights on a winter evening.Sr: Јелена и Никола, својим васпитаним маневрима, ушли су kroz врата, срећни, готови да запеју на живо караоке вечер.En: Jelena and Nikola, with their refined maneuvers, entered through the doors, happy and ready to sing live karaoke for the evening.Sr: Било је топло унутар, попут једног доброг, старог дома.En: It was warm inside, like a good, old home.Sr: Јелена је била прва. Узела је микрофон у руке и осмехнула се Николи пре него што је почела да пева.En: Jelena was the first. She took the microphone in her hands and smiled at Nikola before she started singing.Sr: Напеви 'Ужичког кола' испунили су ваздух, али - лукави микрофон је изгубио текстове на екрану.En: The melodies of 'Uzicko kolo' filled the air, but - mischievously, the microphone lost the lyrics on the screen.Sr: На њено изненађење, Јелена је почела да пева стихове из 'Косовске девојке', мешајући мелодије у одјекујућем појасу.En: To her surprise, Jelena started singing verses from 'Kosovska devojka', mixing melodies in the echoing belt.Sr: Сала је прогутала тишину. Једног тренутка, одједном, ехо смеха прекинуо је несигурност.En: The hall swallowed the silence. Suddenly, laughter broke the uncertainty.Sr: Јеленини обраци процветали су у црвено, али она је наставила да пева, оцима устремљеним ка Николи.En: Jelena's cheeks blossomed in red, but she continued to sing, her eyes focused on Nikola.Sr: Никола успео је да савлада свој смех, устав, узео је микрофон у своје руке.En: Nikola managed to suppress his laughter and, standing up, took the microphone in his hands.Sr: Наставио је својим гласом, покушајући испраћати музику, али уместо 'Ој Косово, Косово, земљо моја...' устима је пролазило: 'Јој, Радо, бела Радо...'En: He continued with his voice, trying to follow the music, but instead of 'Oj Kosovo, Kosovo, zemljo moja...' his lips uttered: 'Joj, Rado, bela Rado...'Sr: Неожидано мешање песама током караоке вечери направило је из забаве циркус.En: The unexpected mixing of songs during the karaoke night turned it into a circus.Sr: Публика је тако уживала у овом спонтаном комицном тренутку, да су аплаузи и вrisak гушени у громогласни смех.En: The audience enjoyed this spontaneous comedic moment so much that the applause and laughter were drowned in thunderous laughter.Sr: Упркос свим несгодама, Јелена и Никола знаком за крај свог дана, обухватили су се уз неразмрсиву вреском од смеха публике.En: Despite all the mishaps, Jelena and Nikola signaled the end of their day, embracing each other amidst the unrestrained laughter of the audience.Sr: Кафана 'Стара пегла' била је сведок њихове песме, његове грешке и њеног храброг смеха.En: The tavern 'Stara pegla' witnessed their songs, his mistakes, and her brave laughter.Sr: Њихова вечер караоке показала је један бруталан истина - није битно колико се добро пева, већ колико се срцем пева.En: Their karaoke night revealed a brutal truth - it doesn't matter how well you sing, but how heartfelt you sing.Sr: Вана је радио од следећег дана. Он је миксао пења и смеха, и усама је заплесала са Јеленином смејућом сенком и Николиним радосним гласом.En: From the next day on, Vana played both laughter and singing, as his soul danced with Jelena's laughing shadow and Nikola's joyful voice.Sr: Били су центар пажње кафане у необично вече Београда, а такође су били одговор на питање - шта је заиста важно у животу?En: They became the center of attention in the unusual Belgrade evening and also the answer to the question - what's truly important in life?Sr: Да, певање од срца, смех од дубине душе и делица топлог багермског светла што се просијало у ноћи.En: Yes, singing from the heart, laughter from the depths of the soul, and a glimpse of warm tavern light that shimmered in the night. Vocabulary Words:In: Наurban: урбанеpassion: страстиBelgrade's: Београдаsouth: југуsmall: маленаtavern: кафана'Stara pegla': 'Стара пегла'illuminated: грејалаlights: светлаwinter: зимскојevening: вечериJelena: ЈеленаNikola: Николаrefined: својим васпитанимmaneuvers: маневримаentered: ушлиdoors: вратаhappy: срећниready: готовиsing: запејуlive: живоkaraoke: караокеwarm: топлоinside: унутарgood: доброгold: старогhome: домаmicrophone: микрофонhands: руке
Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Cherry Blossom Laughter: Unforgettable Memories of a Hanami Picnic Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/cherry-blossom-laughter-unforgettable-memories-of-a-hanami-picnic Story Transcript:Ja: 春の日差しが桜をきらめかせる公園で、ハルト、サクラ、ヒロシの三人は花見のピクニックを楽しんでいた。En: In a park where the spring sunshine made the cherry blossoms sparkle, Haruto, Sakura, and Hiroshi were enjoying a hanami picnic.Ja: 伝統的な暖かい雰囲気に包まれたこの名所は、桜の花びらが空から降り注ぐ美しい風景を提供し、幾千もの思い出を形成してきた。En: This famous spot, enveloped in a traditional warm atmosphere, offered a beautiful scenery of cherry blossom petals falling from the sky, forming countless memories.Ja: ハルトはピクニックバスケットからお茶のポットを取り出し、親友たちのカップにそそいでいた。En: Haruto took out a tea pot from the picnic basket and poured tea into his friends' cups.Ja: しかし、彼の手が不意に滑り、お茶がサクラとヒロシの上に飛び散った。En: However, his hand slipped unexpectedly, and the tea scattered onto Sakura and Hiroshi.Ja: 驚いた彼は、『ご、ごめんなさい！En: Startled, he stuttered, "I-I'm sorry!"Ja: 』と言い絞り、パニックに陥った。En: and panicked.Ja: サクラとヒロシは、予想外の出来事にびっくりした表情で見つめ合った。En: Sakura and Hiroshi looked at each other with surprised expressions at the unexpected event.Ja: 泡立つお茶が彼らの服を濡らすと、その表情が変わり、笑いがこぼれるようになった。En: As the foaming tea soaked their clothes, their expressions changed and laughter began to spill out.Ja: 二人はその様子を見て、広い公園に響き渡るような大笑いになってしまった。En: Watching their reaction, laughter echoing throughout the vast park.Ja: ハルトは、つられて笑顔を浮かべながら、ティッシュを取り出てお茶を拭きだした。En: Haruto, with a smile on his face, took out tissues to wipe off the tea.Ja: 桜の花びらが風に乗って軽やかに舞う中、三人の絆は当たり前のように、また新たな思い出に染まった。En: As cherry blossom petals danced lightly in the wind, the bond between the three of them naturally colored itself with new memories.Ja: その日、花見のピクニックは予想外の笑いと、紅茶の香りが混ざり合った。En: That day, the hanami picnic became a mix of unexpected laughter and the scent of tea.Ja: 三人は、この名所で思い出を増やし続けるために、また来年もここで花見することを誓った。En: The three of them vowed to come back here next year to continue creating more memories in this famous spot.Ja: 散らかったお茶を見て、ハルトは後悔しつつも、同時に心から笑うことができたので、これは良い結果だと感じました。En: Seeing the spilt tea, Haruto felt regret but also realized that he could genuinely laugh.Ja: 結局のところ、ピクニックは完璧でなくても、友情を深め、一緒に笑うことが目的なのだから。En: In the end, a picnic isn't perfect, but the purpose is to deepen friendship and laugh together.Ja: 物語の真ん中が対立（お茶をこぼす）で始まり、物語の終わりが満足のいく結論（笑いと友情の深まり）に達する、そんな一日でした。En: The story began with a conflict (spilling tea) and ended with a satisfying conclusion (laughter and deepening friendship), making it a day like that. Vocabulary Words:In: 公園spring: 春sunshine: 日差しcherry blossoms: 桜の花sparkle: きらめくHanami picnic: 花見のピクニックfamous spot: 名所traditional: 伝統的なwarm atmosphere: 暖かい雰囲気scenery: 風景petals: 花びらfalling: 降り注ぐmemories: 思い出tea pot: お茶のポットpicnic basket: ピクニックバスケットpoured: そそいでいたcup: カップhand slipped: 手が滑りtea scattered: お茶が飛び散ったstartled: 驚いたstuttered: 言い絞りsorry: ごめんなさいpanicked: パニックに陥ったsurprised expressions: びっくりした表情foaming tea: 泡立つお茶soaked: 濡らすclothes: 服laughter: 笑いreaction: 様子tissues: ティッシュ
Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Slip Up To Step Up: Bergen's Dance Romance Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/slip-up-to-step-up-bergens-dance-romance-3 Story Transcript:Nb: I takt med bølgene i Bergen havn danset sjømåkene under den klare himmelen.En: In step with the waves in Bergen harbor, the seagulls danced beneath the clear sky.Nb: Det var en vakker dag i byen mellom de syv fjell, og gatene var fulle av folk som nøt den friske luften.En: It was a beautiful day in the city between the seven mountains, and the streets were full of people enjoying the fresh air.Nb: På Torgallmenningen, byens livlige handlegate, var det særlig en person som følte seg ekstra glad denne dagen.En: On Torgallmenningen, the city's lively main street, there was a particular person who felt especially happy that day.Nb: Erik, en ung mann med et bredt smil og en kjærlighet for dans, hadde bestemt seg for at i dag skulle han imponere Ingrid, jenta han hadde vært hemmelig forelsket i i mange måneder.En: Erik, a young man with a broad smile and a love for dance, had decided that today he would impress Ingrid, the girl he had been secretly in love with for many months.Nb: Ingrid var som en frisk bris fra fjorden, både vakker og livlig.En: Ingrid was like a fresh breeze from the fjord, both beautiful and lively.Nb: Hun var ofte å finne i byen med vennene sine, alltid kledd i farger som speilet husene i Bryggen, de gamle fargerike handelshusene som sto tett i tett langs kaien.En: She could often be found in the city with her friends, always dressed in colors that mirrored the houses in Bryggen, the old colorful trading houses that stood closely along the quay.Nb: Erik hadde øvd på sine dansetrinn i ukevis.En: Erik had been practicing his dance steps for weeks.Nb: Han visste at Ingrid elsket å danse, og han hadde planlagt å overraske henne med en imponerende danserutine på torget.En: He knew that Ingrid loved to dance, and he had planned to surprise her with an impressive dance routine at the square.Nb: Med hodetelefoner på, fant han rytmen i musikken som strømmet gjennom kroppen hans.En: With headphones on, he found the rhythm in the music flowing through his body.Nb: Han startet med noen enkle trinn, følte seg varm i kinnene da han beveget seg gjennom folkemengden.En: He started with some simple steps, feeling warm in the cheeks as he moved through the crowd.Nb: Ingrid og vennene hennes lo og pratet da de kom gående mot torget.En: Ingrid and her friends laughed and chatted as they walked towards the square.Nb: Erik så henne, tok et dypt pust og samlet alt sitt mot.En: Erik saw her, took a deep breath, and gathered all his courage.Nb: Musikken bygget seg opp, og Erik startet sin dans med et hopp.En: The music built up, and Erik began his dance with a leap.Nb: Men idet han landet, skjedde det noe uventet.En: But as he landed, something unexpected happened.Nb: Midt i et piruett, uten å legge merke til den glatte bananskallet på brosteinen, gled Erik på det og fløy gjennom lufta med armer og bein spredt utover.En: Mid-pirouette, without noticing the slippery banana peel on the cobblestones, Erik slipped on it and flew through the air with arms and legs spread out.Nb: Han landet med et brak rett foran Ingrid og vennene hennes.En: He landed with a crash right in front of Ingrid and her friends.Nb: Ingrid og de andre stoppet opp, øynene store av sjokk.En: Ingrid and the others stopped, their eyes wide with shock.Nb: Men deretter brøt de ut i en hjertelig latter da de så Eriks flause.En: But then they burst into hearty laughter when they saw Erik's embarrassment.Nb: Rød i ansiktet, reiste Erik seg fort og prøvde å le det bort.En: Red in the face, Erik quickly got up and tried to laugh it off.Nb: Han prøvde å skjule sin pinlighet og så på Ingrid med et unnskyldende blikk.En: He tried to hide his embarrassment and looked at Ingrid with an apologetic gaze.Nb: Ingrid, med glitrende øyne, strakte ut en hånd og hjalp Erik på beina.En: Ingrid, with sparkling eyes, reached out a hand and helped Erik to his feet.Nb: "Det var noen imponerende flyvende trinn!"En: "Those were some impressive flying steps!"Nb: sa hun og fortsatte å le.En: she said and continued to laugh.Nb: Erik klarte ikke annet enn å le med dem, til tross for følelsen av å ha gjort en stor tabbe.En: Erik couldn't help but laugh with them, despite feeling like he had made a huge blunder.Nb: Det var da han oppdaget at hans lille ulykke hadde fjernet den usikkerheten som alltid hadde stått mellom dem.En: That's when he realized that his little mishap had removed the insecurity that had always stood between them.Nb: "Du vet," sa Ingrid med et lurt smil, "Jeg kjenner et sted hvor det er mindre bananer og mer plass til dans.En: "You know," said Ingrid with a sly smile, "I know a place where there are fewer bananas and more room to dance.Nb: Skal vi?"En: Shall we go?"Nb: Eriks hjerte hoppet over et slag.En: Erik's heart skipped a beat.Nb: Ingrid tok ham med til en lokal dansecafé hvor de danset resten av kvelden, langt unna banankeim og glatte fortauskanter.En: Ingrid took him to a local dance café where they danced the rest of the evening, far away from banana peels and slippery sidewalks.Nb: De lo, de danset, og for Erik ble dagen da han fell på en bananskall, den dagen han endelig følte at han hadde imponert Ingrid.En: They laughed, they danced, and for Erik, the day he slipped on a banana peel was the day he finally felt that he had impressed Ingrid.Nb: Ikke med sine trinn, men med sitt mot og sin evne til å le av seg selv.En: Not with his steps, but with his courage and his ability to laugh at himself.Nb: Og slik, i takt med musikken og bølgende dans, begynte et nytt kapittel i byen Bergen, et kapittel om Erik og Ingrids dansende eventyr.En: And thus, in step with the music and flowing dance, a new chapter began in the city of Bergen, a chapter about Erik and Ingrid's dancing adventure. Vocabulary Words:In step: I taktwaves: bølgeneharbor: havnseagulls: sjømåkenebeneath: underclear: klaresky: himmelenbeautiful: vakkercity: byenmountains: fjellstreets: gaterfull: fullepeople: folkenjoying: nøtfresh: friskeair: luftenparticular: særligperson: personfelt: følteespecially: ekstrahappy: gladyoung: ungman: mannbroad: bredtsmile: smillove: kjærlighetdance: dansdecided: bestemteimpress: imponere
Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: The Sweater's Sauna Surprise: Uncomfortable but Unforgettable Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/the-sweaters-sauna-surprise-uncomfortable-but-unforgettable Story Transcript:Nb: I storbyen Oslo, hvor bygningene rager høyest, bodde det en mann ved navn Lars. Han var en turgåer, fotballfan, og en venn av alle. Han brukte det meste av tiden sin ute, utforsket byen, og nøt Oslos mange kafeer.En: In the city of Oslo, where the buildings tower the highest, there lived a man named Lars. He was a hiker, a football fan, and a friend to all. He spent most of his time outside, exploring the city and enjoying Oslo's many cafes.Nb: En dag bestemte Lars seg for å eksperimentere med fritiden sin litt. Han ville finne noe nytt å gjøre, kanskje møte nye mennesker, se nye steder. Folk snakket mye om en morsom og modern badstue kalt 'Saunaco'. Lars, som aldri hadde vært i en badstue før, bestemte seg for å prøve 'Saunaco'.En: One day, Lars decided to experiment with his free time a bit. He wanted to find something new to do, perhaps meet new people and see new places. People talked a lot about a fun and modern sauna called 'Saunaco'. Lars, who had never been to a sauna before, decided to try 'Saunaco'.Nb: Badstuen var like moderne som folk sa, plassert i en flott glassbygging i byens hjerte. Men her gjorde Lars feilen sin. Han trodde 'Saunaco' var en kafe, så gikk dit kledd i jeans, en ullgenser og med store vintersko.En: The sauna was as modern as people said, located in a beautiful glass building in the heart of the city. But here, Lars made a mistake. He thought 'Saunaco' was a cafe, so he went there dressed in jeans, a wool sweater, and big winter shoes.Nb: Da han åpnet døren til badstuen, ble han møtt av et varmt, dampende rom fullt av folk, alle kun kledd i håndkle. Det tar litt tid før Lars forstår at han er på feil sted. Men før han rekker å reagere, klapper en mann ham på skulderen og sier, "Nydelig genser, Lars! Men du trenger den ikke her."En: When he opened the door to the sauna, he was met with a warm, steamy room full of people, all dressed only in towels. It took a while for Lars to realize that he was in the wrong place. But before he could react, a man patted him on the shoulder and said, "Lovely sweater, Lars! But you don't need it here."Nb: Lars ble flau. Han ville løpe ut av døren, men tenkte en stund. "Dette var en feil, men det kan være en morsom opplevelse. Kanskje jeg skal bli her litt..." tenkte han.En: Lars felt embarrassed. He wanted to run out of the door, but he thought for a moment. "This was a mistake, but it could be a fun experience. Maybe I should stay a little while..." he thought.Nb: Og så ble han værende. Han prøvde å nyte det, selv om han svettet i klærne sine. Folk var vennlige og hadde artige historier å fortelle, til tross for den varme og klamme atmosfæren.En: And so, he stayed. He tried to enjoy it, even though he was sweating in his clothes. People were friendly and had funny stories to tell, despite the hot and humid atmosphere.Nb: Til slutt gikk Lars hjem, enda rødere og svett enn noen gang før. Men han følte seg på merkelig vis fornyet. Det hadde vært en ukomfortabel, men unik opplevelse. Kanskje det var varmen, dampen, eller de nye vennene han hadde møtt.En: In the end, Lars went home, even redder and sweatier than ever before. But strangely, he felt renewed. It had been an uncomfortable but unique experience. Maybe it was the heat, the steam, or the new friends he had made.Nb: Han var lettet da han gikk ut av Saunaco, men han kunne ikke nekte for at han hadde hatt det moro. Selv i den mest ubehagelige situasjonen, hadde han funnet en måte å ha det gøy på.En: He felt relieved as he walked out of Saunaco, but he couldn't deny that he had had fun. Even in the most uncomfortable situation, he had found a way to enjoy himself.Nb: Historien om Lars og hans første badstuebesøk spredte seg raskt i hele Oslo. Alle lo av hans lille feil, men folk hadde også respekt for hans positive holdning. Og Lars? Han ble et fast medlem av Saunaco, om enn uten ullgenseren neste gang.En: The story of Lars and his first sauna visit spread quickly throughout Oslo. Everyone laughed at his small mistake, but people also respected his positive attitude. And Lars? He became a regular member of Saunaco, albeit without the wool sweater next time. Vocabulary Words:In: the samecity: byOslo: storbyenwhere: hvorthe buildings: bygningenetower: ragerthe highest: høyestthere: boddelived: deta man: en mannnamed: ned navnLars: LarsHe: Hanwas: vara hiker: en turgåera football fan: fotballfanand a friend to all: og en venn av alleHe spent: Han bruktemost: 'det mesteof his time: sine tidoutside: uteexploring: utforsketthe city: byenand: nøtenjoying: nøtOslo's: Oslosmany: mangecafes: kafeerOne: dagday: for dag
Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: The Namesake Encounter: Mistaken Identities and Unexpected Beginnings Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/the-namesake-encounter-mistaken-identities-and-unexpected-beginnings Story Transcript:Zh: 在北京的这座雄伟且繁忙的首都中，有三个名字相同的男人，不过是不同的人，李伟，张伟，还有王伟。在充满了落叶的秋天的一个周末，李伟，一个由来自辽宁的中年男子，一样非常繁忙。En: In this magnificent and bustling capital city of Beijing, there were three men with the same name, but different individuals - Li Wei, Zhang Wei, and Wang Wei. On a weekend in the autumn filled with falling leaves, Li Wei, a middle-aged man from Liaoning, was equally busy.Zh: 他正在一个品茗的胡同中寻找他的老朋友张伟，他十年未见的朋友。与此同时，一支落叶被风吹过她的面颊，带走了他的舒适感觉。他的注意力转向了一个人物，他以为那是他所期待与之相遇的张伟。En: He was searching for his old friend Zhang Wei in a tea alley. They hadn't seen each other in ten years. At the same time, a gust of wind blew a falling leaf across his face, taking away his sense of comfort. His attention shifted to a figure he believed to be the Zhang Wei he had been expecting to meet.Zh: “张伟，你真的还是一样年轻啊!” 李伟大笑着走上前去拍了那个男子的肩膀。那个陌生人转过头来，尴尬地笑了笑，然后他俩开始了一段随意的对话。En: "Zhang Wei, you still look so young!" Li Wei walked up with a big smile and patted the man's shoulder. The stranger turned around, awkwardly smiled, and then the two of them started a casual conversation.Zh: 对话进行的越来越深，李伟讲述了他们的共同记忆，他们小时候一起踢足球，他们共享过的美食以及那些刻骨铭心的经历。但是，当他提到张伟的老家山东时，那个陌生人的脸色发生了微妙的变化。En: As the conversation progressed, Li Wei recounted their shared memories - playing soccer together as children, enjoying delicious food, and those unforgettable experiences. However, when he mentioned Zhang Wei's hometown in Shandong, the stranger's expression subtly changed.Zh: “不好意思，我想你可能误会了，我的名字是王伟，我来自北京。”王伟笑着解释。李伟感到非常尴尬，他为自己的错误感到难堪，但他很快想出了一个方法来化解尴尬。En: "Sorry, I think you might have misunderstood, my name is Wang Wei, and I'm from Beijing," Wang Wei explained with a smile. Li Wei felt extremely embarrassed, ashamed of his mistake, but he quickly came up with a way to resolve the awkwardness.Zh: 李伟笑着说：“哇，这可太巧了，我有个朋友也叫王伟，也是北京人。你知道，这是多么令人不寒而栗的巧合。”他们再次大笑，李伟这次把王伟当作了另一个旧朋友王伟。En: Li Wei laughed and said, "Wow, what a coincidence! I have a friend named Wang Wei too, also from Beijing. You know, it's such a spine-chilling coincidence." They laughed again, this time Li Wei treating Wang Wei as another old friend named Wang Wei.Zh: 虽然这次的相遇并不是他期待的，但是他却因此结识了一个新朋友。李伟意识到，每个错误都可能带来看似意外的新的开始。他感到高兴，即使和他所期待的相遇相比，他并没有失去什么。En: Although this encounter wasn't what he had expected, Li Wei gained a new friend from it. He realized that every mistake can lead to seemingly unexpected new beginnings. He felt happy, knowing that he hadn't lost anything compared to the meeting he had anticipated.Zh: 李伟，张伟和王伟，虽然他们的名字相同，但他们的生活和经历却完全不同。不过，那一天，李伟发现了一个新的朋友，也发现了生活中的一个深刻教训：即使在错误中，也可以找到新的开始和机会。En: Li Wei, Zhang Wei, and Wang Wei, although they shared the same names, had completely different lives and experiences. However, on that day, Li Wei discovered a new friend and learned a profound lesson in life: even in mistakes, one can find new beginnings and opportunities. Vocabulary Words:In: 在this: 这and: 和city: 首都Beijing: 北京three: 三个men: 男人same: 相同name: 名字different: 不同individuals: 人Li: 李Wei: 伟Zhang: 张Wang: 王magnificent: 雄伟bustling: 繁忙capital: 首都men: 男人Li: 李Wei: 伟Zhang: 张Wei: 伟Wang: 王weekend: 周末autumn: 秋天falling: 落叶leaves: 叶middle-aged: 中年Li: 李
Fluent Fiction - Danish: The Power of Friendship and the Unforgettable Word Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/the-power-of-friendship-and-the-unforgettable-word Story Transcript:Da: I Københavns pulserende hjerte står Lars og Sofie.En: In the pulsating heart of Copenhagen, Lars and Sofie stand.Da: De er venner.En: They are friends.Da: Gode venner.En: Good friends.Da: De elsker begge byens liv og energi.En: They both love the city's life and energy.Da: De vil prøve noget sjovt.En: They want to try something fun.Da: De griner altid, når de er sammen.En: They always laugh when they are together.Da: "Lars," siger Sofie med et stort smil, "Kan du sige østersøkystfiskerikoncessionssagsbehandlingsprocedure?En: "Lars," Sofie says with a big smile, "Can you say 'Østersøkystfiskerikoncessionssagsbehandlingsprocedure'?"Da: ""Øh, hvad?En: "Uh, what?"Da: " Lars ser på hende med store øjne.En: Lars looks at her with big eyes.Da: Han er overrasket.En: He is surprised.Da: Han griner også.En: He also laughs.Da: Han ryster på hovedet.En: He shakes his head.Da: "Kom nu, Lars," siger Sofie.En: "Come on, Lars," Sofie says.Da: Hun prøver igen.En: She tries again.Da: "Østersøkystfiskerikoncessionssagsbehandlingsprocedure!En: "Østersøkystfiskerikoncessionssagsbehandlingsprocedure!"Da: "Men Lars kan ikke sige det.En: But Lars can't say it.Da: Han prøver.En: He tries.Da: Han prøver igen og igen.En: He tries again and again.Da: Det er meget svært.En: It is very difficult.Da: Og det er sjovt.En: And it is funny.Da: De griner sammen.En: They laugh together.Da: De griner midt på Strøget i København.En: They laugh in the middle of Strøget in Copenhagen.Da: Og så kommer Henrik.En: And then Henrik comes.Da: Henrik er deres ven.En: Henrik is their friend.Da: Han er også fra København.En: He is also from Copenhagen.Da: Han ser dem grine.En: He sees them laughing.Da: Han vil også være med.En: He wants to join as well.Da: "Hvad griner I af?En: "What are you laughing at?"Da: " spørger han.En: he asks.Da: "Østersøkystfiskerikoncessionssagsbehandlingsprocedure!En: "Østersøkystfiskerikoncessionssagsbehandlingsprocedure!"Da: " siger Sofie.En: says Sofie.Da: Hun griner så meget, at hun næsten ikke kan få ordet ud.En: She laughs so much that she can hardly get the word out.Da: Henrik prøver også at sige det.En: Henrik also tries to say it.Da: Det er også svært for ham.En: It is also difficult for him.Da: Men han prøver.En: But he tries.Da: Og prøver.En: And tries.Da: Han griner også.En: He laughs too.Da: De griner alle sammen.En: They all laugh.Da: Midt på Strøget.En: In the middle of Strøget.Da: Mennesker går forbi.En: People pass by.Da: Nogle griner også.En: Some laugh too.Da: Nogle ryster på hovedet.En: Some shake their heads.Da: Men Lars, Sofie og Henrik er ligeglade.En: But Lars, Sofie, and Henrik don't care.Da: De hylder det sjove.En: They celebrate the fun.Da: De hylder venskabet.En: They celebrate friendship.Da: Til sidst siger Lars det.En: Finally, Lars says it.Da: Han siger ordet rigtigt.En: He says the word correctly.Da: "Østersøkystfiskerikoncessionssagsbehandlingsprocedure!En: "Østersøkystfiskerikoncessionssagsbehandlingsprocedure!"Da: " Alle klapper.En: Everyone applauds.Da: Alle jubler.En: Everyone cheers.Da: De griner endnu mere.En: They laugh even more.Da: De er stadig midt på Strøget i København.En: They are still in the middle of Strøget in Copenhagen.Da: "Jeg gjorde det!En: "I did it!"Da: " siger Lars.En: Lars says.Da: Han er glad.En: He is happy.Da: Alle er glade.En: Everyone is happy.Da: Og så siger Henrik det.En: And then Henrik says it.Da: Også rigtigt.En: Also correctly.Da: "Østersøkystfiskerikoncessionssagsbehandlingsprocedure!En: "Østersøkystfiskerikoncessionssagsbehandlingsprocedure!"Da: " Jubel igen.En: Cheers again.Da: Flere klapsalver.En: More applause.Da: Mere latter.En: More laughter.Da: Sofie smiler.En: Sofie smiles.Da: "Godt gået, drenge," siger hun.En: "Well done, guys," she says.Da: "I gjorde det.En: "You did it.Da: I sagde østersøkystfiskerikoncessionssagsbehandlingsprocedure.En: You said 'Østersøkystfiskerikoncessionssagsbehandlingsprocedure'."Da: "Oven i den københavnske støj, hylder de ordet, venskabet, og lovens magt.En: Amidst the noise of Copenhagen, they celebrate the word, friendship, and the power of the law.Da: Det var en god dag.En: It was a good day.Da: En rigtig god dag.En: A really good day.Da: Lars, Sofie og Henrik vil huske den dag for evigt.En: Lars, Sofie, and Henrik will remember that day forever.Da: De vil altid grine, når de tænker på "østersøkystfiskerikoncessionssagsbehandlingsprocedure".En: They will always laugh when they think of "Østersøkystfiskerikoncessionssagsbehandlingsprocedure".Da: København.En: Copenhagen.Da: Venner.En: Friends.Da: Latter.En: Laughter.Da: Ingen kan tage det fra dem.En: No one can take it away from them.Da: Slut.En: The end. Vocabulary Words:In pulsating: pulsationHeart: hjerteCopenhagen: KøbenhavnLars: LarsSofie: SofieStand: stårFriends: vennerGood: godeLove: elskerCity's: byensLife: livEnergy: energiTry: prøveFun: sjovtLaugh: grinerTogether: sammenBig: storSmile: smilSay: sigeSurprised: overrasketLaughs: grinerShakes: rysterHead: hovedetCome on: kom nuTries: prøverDifficult: sværtFunny: sjovtMiddle: midtHenrik: HenrikSees: ser
Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: The Market's Melody: Ducks, Snacks, and Community Harmony Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/the-markets-melody-ducks-snacks-and-community-harmony Story Transcript:Zh: 繁忙的街头市场，浓浓的人群中，充满各种各样的声音和热气。果蔬摊的叫卖，糖葫芦的甜香，还有各路的争吵和笑语，是这个城市的一首甜蜜交响曲。在这熙熙攘攘的市场角落，有两个身影贯穿始终，一位是擅长街头表演的艺人张伟，另一位则是经营小吃摊的陈莉。En: In the bustling street market, amidst the thick crowd, there was an array of sounds and warmth. The cries from the fruit and vegetable stalls, the sweet aroma of candied fruits, and the various arguments and laughter formed a sweet symphony in the city. In a corner of this bustling market, there were two figures that were always present. One was Zhang Wei, a street performer, and the other was Chen Li, who ran a snack stall.Zh: 张伟的口袋里，总是装满神秘。经验老道的他，总能凭借一些小鸭子的表演，吸引过路的孩子及大人们纷纷驻足围观。而陈莉的小吃摊，则以独特风味的小吃名声在市场内远播，成为人们口口相传的好味道。En: Zhang Wei's pockets were always filled with mysteries. With his years of experience, he was able to attract children and adults alike with his performances involving a few little ducks. Chen Li's snack stall, on the other hand, had gained a reputation for its unique flavors, spreading like wildfire within the market and becoming the talk of the town.Zh: 话说，在某个市场最繁忙的清晨，阳光透过狭窄的巷子，洒在张伟的鸭笼上。他正准备开始新一轮的表演。闹钟鸣响之际，张伟惊愕地目睹一群鸭子像羽毛般从笼子内飞舞满街，立即引起了一阵惊慌和混乱。En: Now, on one busy morning in the market, as sunlight spilled through the narrow alleyways onto Zhang Wei's cage, he was preparing for a new round of performances. Just as his alarm clock rang, Zhang Wei was shocked to see a flock of ducks flying out of the cage like feathers, filling the streets. This immediately caused panic and chaos.Zh: 陈莉闻声而至，看到这些鸭子横冲直撞，乱撞招摊。附近的商贩们挤过来，对张伟指指点点，有些人更是气愤不已，大声责怪他干扰了正常的买卖秩序。一时之间，市场的气氛变得紧张起来。En: Chen Li, hearing the commotion, rushed over and saw the ducks running amok, crashing into stalls. Nearby vendors crowded around, pointing fingers at Zhang Wei. Some even angrily blamed him for disrupting the normal order of business. The atmosphere in the market became tense all of a sudden.Zh: 这时，陈莉站出来说道，"各位老板，也别只责怪张伟，鸭子是他的，责任也是他的，他会想办法把鸭子赶回笼子去的。" 陈莉的稳重让场面稍稍冷静下来，张伟深吸口气答应了陈莉的话，然后在陈莉的帮助下奔向那群闹市的鸭子。En: At this moment, Chen Li stepped forward and said, "Fellow merchants, don't just blame Zhang Wei. The ducks are his responsibility, and he will find a way to chase them back into the cage." Chen Li's calm demeanor slightly eased the situation, and Zhang Wei took a deep breath and agreed with her words. With Chen Li's help, he quickly headed towards the chaotic flock of ducks in the market.Zh: 总结：陈莉的冷静以及张伟的勇敢和责任，使得这个小小的混乱很快就得以平息，市场又恢复了往日的节奏。经历一场未曾预料的混乱后，人们也体验到了市场的繁荣不仅仅是因为经济活动，还在于这个社区的和谐。对于张伟和陈莉来说，这一天固然不平凡，但这也是他们走过的又一段共同的历程，一起应对挑战、尝试和解决问题，让他们相互之间的情谊深化了许多。他们的生活也因此更加生动而有趣。En: In summary, Chen Li's composure and Zhang Wei's bravery and sense of responsibility quickly quelled this small disturbance, and the market returned to its usual rhythm. After experiencing an unexpected chaos, people also realized that the prosperity of the market was not only due to economic activities but also the harmony within the community. For Zhang Wei and Chen Li, this was undoubtedly an extraordinary day, but it was also another shared journey for them, facing challenges, trying and solving problems together, deepening their bond. Their lives became even more vibrant and interesting as a result. Vocabulary Words:In: 在bustling: 繁忙的street: 街market: 市场amidst: 在...之中thick: 浓厚的crowd: 人群array: 一系列的sounds: 声音warmth: 热气cries: 叫卖fruit: 水果vegetable: 蔬菜stalls: 摊位sweet: 甜aroma: 香气candied: 糖葫芦fruits: 水果arguments: 争吵laughter: 笑语formed: 形成了symphony: 交响曲city: 城市corner: 角落figures: 身影always: 始终present: 存在performer: 表演者snack: 小吃stall: 摊位
Fluent Fiction - Hindi: The Enchanted Encounter: A Joyful Journey through the Heart of Delhi Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/the-enchanted-encounter-a-joyful-journey-through-the-heart-of-delhi Story Transcript:Hi: दिल्ली मेट्रो की भीड़भाड़युक्त दुपहरी में कुछ अनोखा होने जा रहा था। आवाज़ों और हरे-बहरे शोर के बीच, एक मनहूसी का संकेत मिलता है कि आज यात्रा सामान्य नहीं होने जा रही है।En: In the bustling afternoon of Delhi Metro, something unique was about to happen. Amidst the voices and vibrant noises, a sense of restlessness could be felt indicating that today's journey was not going to be ordinary.Hi: राहुल, प्रिया और उनका छोटा भाई आरव शामिल थे। उन्होंने गर्मी, जोरदार धक्कामुक्की और अज्ञात आधारों से अपने मार्ग को होने दिया। गूंजती हंसी की आवाज से उनका ध्यान बाग की ओर खींचा गया । चौपट करते हुए वे देखते हैं कि एक खाली सीट दिखाई दी, परंपरागत भारतीय कपड़ों में एक आदमी चुपचाप बैठा था जो सो रही आंटीजी के बैग पर बैठ गया था।En: Rahul, Priya, and their little brother Arav were present. They had allowed their path to be guided by the heat, vigorous pushing, and unknown reference points. Amidst the echoing laughter, their attention was drawn towards a vacant seat, where a man, dressed in traditional Indian attire, sat quietly, leaning on the bag of a sleepy auntie.Hi: वह अचानक उठती है, आपको अपनी बेचैनी का आभास करते हुए। मेट्रो गाड़ी हंसी से गूंज उठी। आरव बेसुख रह गया, जबकि प्रिया और राहुल चारों ओर फेली हंसी में खो गए।En: He suddenly gets up, giving the impression of his uneasiness. The metro carriage echoes with laughter. Arav remains indifferent, while Priya and Rahul get lost in the contagious laughter all around.Hi: "माफी चाहता हूं," कहते हुए आदमी तत्परता हुआ उठता है, उसके चेहरे पर शर्म और झिझक लिखी हुई होती है।En: "I apologize," the man says as he anxiously rises, his face showing a mix of embarrassment and hesitation.Hi: यह उसका अच्छा दिन नहीं था, लेकिन प्रिया, राहुल और आरव ने देखा कि कैसे ज़िंदगी की एक छोटी घटना एक अस्थायी भूल को क्षमा में बदल सकती है और अच्छी यात्रा को एक उन्मोल मुस्कान में बदल सकती है। यह एक संघर्ष और संतोषजनक सांगठनिक मिनट था जहां वे सभी सीखे कि, जीवन, चाहे एक भीड़भाड़ वाली दिल्ली मेट्रो हो या अनुमान से परे, हमेशा गूड़ गोलू और ममता से भरी होती है। लाइफ, अच्छी नहीं, बल्कि महान होती है, अगर हम सही दृष्टिकोण से देखें।En: It wasn't his lucky day, but Priya, Rahul, and Arav witnessed how a small incident in life can transform a temporary mistake into forgiveness and turn a good journey into an invaluable smile. It was a moment of struggle and contentment where they all learned that life, whether in the crowded Delhi Metro or beyond expectations, is always filled with joy and affection. Life isn't just good but great if we look at it from the right perspective. Vocabulary Words:In: दिल्लीthe: मेट्रोbustling: भीड़भाड़युक्तafternoon: दुपहरीof: मेंsomething: कुछunique: अनोखाwas: थाabout: होनेto: जाhappen: रहाAmidst: औरvoices: आवाज़ोंand: औरvibrant: हरे-बहरेnoises: शोरa: एकsense: मनहूसीof: काrestlessness: संकेतcould: मिलताbe: हैfelt: किindicating: आभासthat: किtoday's: आजjourney: यात्राnot: नहींgoing: होनेordinary: सामान्य
Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Sumo's Kimono Chronicles: Tradition, Courage, and Unexpected Triumphs Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/sumos-kimono-chronicles-tradition-courage-and-unexpected-triumphs Story Transcript:Ja: 東京のど真ん中、豪華で鮮やかな着物がびろーんと広がる小さな店「古美」には、おばあさん、ユミと、孫のヒロシが暮らしていた。ある日、ユミはヒロシに古代の伝統着物を持ち出し見せた。「これは、ご先祖様が大切にしていたものよ。お祭りの日に着てってちょうだい」と。En: In the middle of Tokyo, there was a small shop called "Komi" where luxurious and colorful kimonos spread out. An old woman named Yumi and her grandson Hiroshi lived there. One day, Yumi took out an ancient traditional kimono and showed it to Hiroshi. "This was treasured by our ancestors. Please wear it on the festival day," she said.Ja: しかしヒロシ、申し訳なさそうにユミを見つめた。「お祖母さん、知ってるよな？お祭りの日、俺、相撲の試合に出るんだよ…」En: However, Hiroshi looked at Yumi apologetically and said, "Grandma, you know, on the festival day, I will be participating in a sumo match..."Ja: しかし、ユミの決意は固かった。「試合はそれからだって」。苦笑いを浮かべたヒロシは仕方なく、その着物を身に纏った。En: But Yumi was determined. "The match can wait," she said. Hiroshi, with a wry smile, reluctantly put on the kimono.Ja: お祭りの日、相撲場に現れたヒロシの姿に周囲は驚いた。伝統的な着物に身を包んだ彼の姿は圧巻だった。しかし、その衣装の選択は試合に影響を及ぼしてしまった。着物の裾が相手の足に引っかかり、彼は試合に敗れてしまった。En: On the festival day, people were amazed to see Hiroshi in the sumo ring. His appearance in the traditional kimono was stunning. However, the choice of his attire affected the match. The hem of the kimono got caught in the opponent's leg, and Hiroshi ended up losing the match.Ja: 後でユミに事情を話すと、彼女はしっとりと微笑んだ。「まあ、それもいいじゃない。祖先たちもきっと楽しんだわ」と。En: Later, when Hiroshi explained the situation to Yumi, she smiled gently. "Well, that's fine too. I'm sure our ancestors enjoyed it," she said.Ja: それ以来、ヒロシとユミの家では、試合の日も着物で出かけることが伝統となった。そして、その話は街中に広まり、ヒロシの着物姿を見に人々が試合に足を運ぶようになり、彼の相撲はますます親しまれるようになったのだった。En: Since then, it became a tradition for Hiroshi and Yumi's family to go out in kimonos even on match days. The story spread through the city, and people started attending the matches to see Hiroshi in his kimono, making his sumo even more popular.Ja: ヒロシは、初めての敗北を肯定的な展開に変えることができた。そしてその日以来、ヒロシは自分自身と相撲に対する新しい視点を見つけることができたのだ。そして、ユミが笑顔で見守る中、全ては完璧な形で終わった。En: Hiroshi was able to turn his first defeat into a positive outcome. From that day on, he found a new perspective on himself and sumo. And with Yumi watching him with a smile, everything ended in perfect harmony. Vocabulary Words:In: 東京のthe: 店「古美」middle: イベントの日of: 祖先たちTokyo: 着物there: 豪華で鮮やかなwas: 広がるa: ユミsmall: ヒロシshop: 暮らしていたcalled: サモトKomi: 内緒where: 一人luxurious: 孫and: 出て行きなさいcolorful: 祖母さんkimonos: 引っ越そうよspread: 小さいout: 店An: 古代のold: 伝統的なwoman: 伝統着物named: 大切にしていたYumi: 相撲のher: 失敗grandson: 着てHiroshi: 俺lived: 出るthere: お祭りOne: おばあさん
Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: The Hat's Journey: A Heartwarming Tale of Kindness Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/the-hats-journey-a-heartwarming-tale-of-kindness Story Transcript:Nb: Midt i den travle byen Oslo, ved kysten av den blå Oslofjorden, var det en gylden sommerdag.En: In the middle of the bustling city of Oslo, by the shores of the blue Oslofjord, it was a golden summer day.Nb: Solen skinte, havet glitret.En: The sun shone, the sea sparkled.Nb: Lars, en mann i midten av trettitallet, satt på moloen med fiskestangen sin.En: Lars, a man in his mid-thirties, sat on the pier with his fishing rod.Nb: Bordet hans var tomt.En: His table was empty.Nb: Ingen fisk å se.En: No fish in sight.Nb: På samme tid, litt lenger borte, sto Ingrid.En: At the same time, a little further away, stood Ingrid.Nb: Ingrid, en dame med stor kjærlighet for fugler, sto og matet måker med gamle brødskiver.En: Ingrid, a lady with a great love for birds, stood feeding seagulls with old bread slices.Nb: En stor hatt, lyseblå med en rød band rundt, satt på hodet hennes.En: A big hat, light blue with a red band around it, adorned her head.Nb: Vinden begynte å blåse.En: The wind began to blow.Nb: Ingrids hatt tok av.En: Ingrid's hat took off.Nb: Den svevet over havet.En: It floated over the sea.Nb: Ingrid skrek, hun ropte på hjelp.En: Ingrid screamed, she called for help.Nb: Hun ville ikke miste hatten sin, den hadde hun fått fra sin bestemor.En: She did not want to lose her hat, the one she had received from her grandmother.Nb: Lars hørte henne.En: Lars heard her.Nb: Han kastet ut snøret sitt.En: He cast his line.Nb: Håpet at han kanskje kunne fange hatten.En: Hoping that he might catch the hat.Nb: Han ventet.En: He waited.Nb: Han følte noe tungt i enden.En: He felt something heavy at the end.Nb: Lars dro opp.En: Lars pulled it up.Nb: Det var ikke en fisk.En: It wasn't a fish.Nb: Det var hatten til Ingrid.En: It was Ingrid's hat.Nb: Ingrid ble glad.En: Ingrid became happy.Nb: Hun løp bort til Lars.En: She ran over to Lars.Nb: Hun takket ham mange ganger.En: She thanked him many times.Nb: Tilbake på moloen, satt Lars igjen alene.En: Back on the pier, Lars sat alone again.Nb: Men denne gangen var han ikke trist for at han ikke fikk fisk.En: But this time, he wasn't sad that he didn't catch any fish.Nb: Han var glad for at han hadde hjulpet Ingrid.En: He was happy that he had helped Ingrid.Nb: Han hadde fanget noe mye mer verdifullt.En: He had caught something much more valuable.Nb: Hva lærte vi av denne historien?En: What did we learn from this story?Nb: At noen dager, selv om vi ikke får det vi håper på, kan vi ende opp med å fange noe mye mer verdifullt.En: That some days, even if we don't get what we hope for, we might end up catching something much more valuable.Nb: Det viktigste er at vi hjelper hverandre.En: The most important thing is that we help each other.Nb: Så avsluttes en annen sommerdag i Oslo, ved den blå Oslofjorden.En: And so, another summer day comes to an end in Oslo, by the blue Oslofjord.Nb: Solen går ned, men hjertene til Lars og Ingrid er litt varmere enn før.En: The sun sets, but the hearts of Lars and Ingrid are a little warmer than before. Vocabulary Words:In the middle: Midt ibustling: travlecity: byenOslo: Osloshores: kystenblue: blåOslofjord: Oslofjordengolden: gyldensummer: sommerday: dagsun: solenshone: skintesea: havetsparkled: glitretman: mannmid-thirties: trettitalletsat: sattpier: moloenfishing rod: fiskestangentable: bordetempty: tomtfish: fisksight: å sestood: stolady: damegreat love: stor kjærlighetbirds: fuglerfeeding: matetseagulls: måkerold: gamle
Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Noodles and Friendship: Triumph Through Chopstick Challenges Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/noodles-and-friendship-triumph-through-chopstick-challenges Story Transcript:Zh: 在北京的心脏，那里的新鲜面条和香气熏天的小吃引人驻足。En: In the heart of Beijing, where fresh noodles and fragrant snacks tantalize the senses, our story begins.Zh: 这里，我们的故事开始。En: Liu, Zhang, and Chen, three friends and new students at Peking University, had just arrived in the bustling and unfamiliar city from different towns.Zh: 刘，张，陈，三位好友，都是北京大学的新生，刚从不同的城市来到忙碌又陌生的北京。En: Liu came from a well-to-do family and was used to using a fork to eat.Zh: 刘是个家境不错，被爸爸妈妈捧在手心的大小姐，习惯用叉子吃饭。En: However, Zhang and Chen came from more traditional Chinese households and had been taught to use chopsticks from a young age.Zh: 然而，张和陈，都是来自中国的较为传统的家庭，自小就被教导使用筷子。En: They decided to go and eat noodles together at the university canteen.Zh: 在北京大学的食堂，他们一起去吃面条。En: Liu picked up the chopsticks, but it seemed as though she was playing with chalk like a dinosaur.Zh: 刘拿起筷子，却像恐龙摆弄粉笔一样，看似明白筷子的用途，但无法驾驭它们。En: Although she seemed to understand their purpose, she couldn't control them.Zh: 每当她想含住面条，筷子就滑落，在桌子和地板之间摇摇晃晃。En: Every time she tried to pick up a mouthful of noodles, the chopsticks slipped, teetering between the table and the floor.Zh: 张和陈笑了，但他们也帮助她。En: Zhang and Chen laughed, but they also helped her.Zh: 他们在个月的过程中每天吃面条。En: Over the course of the next month, they ate noodles together every day.Zh: 每次刘都会尝试使用筷子，但每次都遭受失败。En: Every time, Liu would attempt to use the chopsticks, but she would fail.Zh: 有些时候，面条会飞到空中，有时候，筷子会掉进面汤里，甚至有时候，面条和筷子都会掉在地上。En: Sometimes, the noodles would fly into the air, other times the chopsticks would fall into the broth, and occasionally, both the noodles and the chopsticks would end up on the floor.Zh: 然而这并没有打击刘的信心。En: However, this didn't discourage Liu.Zh: 相反，她更加坚持学习如何使用筷子。En: On the contrary, she became even more determined to learn how to use the chopsticks.Zh: 每晚，她会带着一包筷子练习握住各种物品。En: Every evening, she would practice gripping various objects with a packet of chopsticks.Zh: 在张和陈的帮助下，刘慢慢掌握了筷子的使用技巧，终于能稳稳当当地吃面条。En: With the help of Zhang and Chen, Liu gradually mastered the technique and could finally eat noodles confidently and adeptly.Zh: 在那个学期结束的日子，他们决定去北京城的一家小吃店庆祝。En: On the day the semester ended, they decided to celebrate at a snack shop in Beijing.Zh: 店里香气四溢，面条热气腾腾。En: The air was filled with delicious aromas, and the noodles were piping hot.Zh: 刘依旧是自信地拿起筷子，将美味的面条逐口送进口中，没有再发生以前的窘境。En: Liu confidently picked up the chopsticks and savored each mouthful of the delicious noodles, without encountering the previous difficulties.Zh: 张和陈两人看着她，忍不住为她鼓掌。En: Zhang and Chen watched her and couldn't help but applaud.Zh: 他们为刘感到自豪，感到自豪的是他们的朋友有着一种从不放弃的精神。En: They were proud of Liu, proud that their friend had a spirit that never gave up.Zh: 面条吃完了，筷子也放下了，他们的口舌还留有面香。En: As the noodles were finished and the chopsticks were set aside, a lingering aroma still clung to their tongues.Zh: 那是掌握新技能、克服难题的满足感，也是友谊经过艰难挑战后所带来的独特甜美。En: It was the satisfaction of mastering a new skill and overcoming challenges, and also the unique sweetness that came from friendship after enduring hardships.Zh: 他们知道，这个响亮的胜利不仅仅在吃面，还在他们共享的经验中。En: They knew that this resounding victory was not just about eating noodles, but about the experience they shared.Zh: 不管未来会有多少困难，他们已经学会了一种最重要的技巧：困难面前，他们不会退缩。En: No matter how many difficulties lay ahead in the future, they had learned one of the most important skills: they would not back down in the face of challenges.Zh: 这就是我们的故事，这就是刘、张与陈的故事。En: This is our story, the story of Liu, Zhang, and Chen.Zh: 他们在大都市的一角，用一根根筷子，一碗碗面条，写下了他们青春的开始。En: In a corner of the metropolis, with chopstick after chopstick and bowl after bowl of noodles, they wrote the beginning of their youth. Vocabulary Words:In: 在the: 这里heart: 心脏Beijing: 北京where: 那里fresh: 新鲜noodles: 面条and: 和fragrant: 香气熏天的snacks: 小吃tantalize: 引人驻足senses: 角our: 我们的story: 故事begins: 开始Liu: 刘Zhang: 张and: 和Chen: 陈three: 三friends: 朋友new: 新students: 学生Peking University: 北京大学had: 都是just: 刚arrived: 到bustling: 忙碌unfamiliar: 陌生city: 城市
Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: The Spiciest Challenge: A Tale of Friendship and Flaming Chilies Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/the-spiciest-challenge-a-tale-of-friendship-and-flaming-chilies Story Transcript:Zh: 在北京市中心的一家名叫食火的餐馆，光线昏暗，嘈杂的讨论声和时不时传出的笑声，丰富了这个地方有趣的气氛。En: In the center of Beijing, there is a restaurant called "Shi Huo" where the lighting is dim and the lively discussions and occasional laughter create an interesting atmosphere.Zh: 在餐馆的角落，两个朋友：李伟和张伟相对而坐。他们都是刚到北京的新手，还在努力习惯这个当地独特的饮食能口感。En: In a corner of the restaurant, two friends, Li Wei and Zhang Wei, sit facing each other. They are both newcomers to Beijing, still trying to get used to the unique flavors of the local cuisine.Zh: 李伟，一个喜欢冒险的家伙，决定尝试一道当地的特色菜——火焰辣椒。服务员警告他, 这道菜是餐馆最辣的菜。然而，他把这当作一个挑战，毫不犹豫地下了订单。En: Li Wei, an adventurous fellow, decides to try a local specialty dish called "Flaming Chili". The waiter warns him that it is the spiciest dish in the restaurant. However, Li Wei sees it as a challenge and confidently places his order without hesitation.Zh: 上菜后，一种强烈的辣味充斥着他们的鼻腔。李伟鼓足勇气，决定迎接这个刺激的挑战。他切下一小块，大胆地放入口中。辣味如火，让他呼吸困难，喉咙像火焰在燃烧。他的眼皮在跳，额头被汗水淋湿，一种无法形容的疼痛感让他几乎无法承受。每次试图咽下去，口腔的火烧感就更强烈些。他抓住桌子，强忍住脸上的红晕。En: When the dish arrives, a strong spiciness fills their nostrils. Li Wei bravely decides to take on this exhilarating challenge. He cuts a small piece and boldly puts it in his mouth. The spiciness is like fire, making it difficult for him to breathe, and his throat feels like it's on fire. His eyelids twitch, his forehead is covered in sweat, and an indescribable pain almost becomes unbearable. Every time he tries to swallow, the burning sensation in his mouth intensifies. He grabs onto the table, trying to suppress the redness on his face.Zh: 张伟一直看着李伟，双眼紧锁，试图让自己不笑出来。他看着李伟一边拼命地喝着冷水，一边吃着辣椒，他的脸色红得像熟透的番茄。每当李伟咳嗽或是摇头时，张伟都会忍不住笑出声，但又立刻闭嘴，假装什么也没发生。En: Zhang Wei watches Li Wei intently, trying to keep himself from laughing. He watches as Li Wei desperately drinks cold water and eats the chili, his face turning as red as a ripe tomato. Every time Li Wei coughs或 shakes his head, Zhang Wei can't help but burst into laughter, but immediately shuts his mouth, pretending nothing happened.Zh: 最后，李伟放下刀叉，失去挑战的勇气。他承认了这道菜的辣度超出了他的想象。张伟看着他虚弱的样子，最终忍不住破裂出笑声。李伟看着他，也不由自主地笑了。他们两人都笑得前仰后合。李伟说: "这是我一生中最辣的一餐，但也是最难忘的一餐。"En: Finally, Li Wei puts down his utensils, losing the courage to continue the challenge. He admits that the spiciness of the dish exceeded his imagination. Zhang Wei looks at him in his weakened state and can't help but erupt in laughter. Li Wei looks at him and involuntarily laughs as well. The two of them laugh uncontrollably. Li Wei says, "This is the spiciest meal I've ever had in my life, but also the most unforgettable one."Zh: 有时候，我们误以为自己能承受所有的压力、痛苦，但不是所有挑战都像我们预定的一样。然而,重要的是，在困境中我们还能笑出来,因为朋友的陪伴和支持是我们最大的安慰。李伟虽然输了比赛，但他赢得更宝贵的是友谊和人生的经验，身在陌生的大城市，有比这更好的结局吗?En: Sometimes, we mistakenly think that we can handle all the pressure and pain, but not all challenges turn out the way we planned. However, what matters is that we can still laugh in difficult situations because the companionship and support of friends is our greatest comfort. Although Li Wei may have lost the challenge, what he gained is more precious - friendship and life experience. Isn't there a better outcome than this when we are in a foreign big city? Vocabulary Words:In: 在the: 的center: 中心of: 的Beijing: 北京there: 有is: 是a: 一restaurant: 餐馆called: 叫Shi Huo: 食火where: 在the: 的lighting: 光线is: 是dim: 昏暗and: 和the: 的lively: 嘈杂的discussions: 讨论and: 和occasional: 时不时laughter: 笑声create: 丰富an: 一个interesting: 有趣的atmosphere: 气氛In: 在a: 一个corner: 角落
Fluent Fiction - Japanese: The Spicy Mishap: A Tokyo Sushi Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/the-spicy-mishap-a-tokyo-sushi-adventure Story Transcript:Ja: 東京のにぎやかな市街地、その一角に小さな寿司屋があった。店の名前は「さくら寿司」、店主は若く美しい女性、サクラであった。彼女の店には店主の名前をかたどった特別メニュー「サクラ寿司」があり、地元の人から観光客まで、その美味しさを求めて人々が訪れた。En: In a bustling area of Tokyo, there was a small sushi restaurant called "Sakura Sushi". The owner of the restaurant was a young and beautiful woman named Sakura. In her restaurant, there was a special menu item named after the owner, "Sakura Sushi", which attracted people from the local community to tourists, all seeking its deliciousness.Ja: ある日、地元のサラリーマン、ヒロシが「さくら寿司」を訪れた。ヒロシはサクラの店が大好きで、彼女の笑顔に見とれることが何よりの楽しみだった。サクラがキッチンで寿司を握る姿にヒロシの心はついつい飛んでいく。En: One day, a local salaryman named Hiroshi visited "Sakura Sushi". Hiroshi loved Sakura's restaurant, and his greatest pleasure was being captivated by her smile. Hiroshi's heart would flutter as he watched Sakura skillfully prepare sushi in the kitchen.Ja: だが、その日、サクラが握った寿司には、小さなハプニングが起こった。サクラは誤ってアボカドだと思って寿司を握っていたわさびを大量に乗せてしまったのだ。そして、その寿司を口にしたヒロシの顔色が一変する。En: However, on that day, a small mishap occurred with the sushi Sakura made. Sakura accidentally put a large amount of wasabi, thinking it was avocado, on the sushi. And when Hiroshi took a bite of that sushi, his facial expression suddenly changed.Ja: ヒロシは「うわっ」と声を上げ、水を飲み干して辛さを和らげた。その一方、サクラは初めてのミスに戸惑い、おかしな顔をしてしまった。彼女の向かいに座ったヒロシはサクラの表情に大笑いし、周囲の客も笑い声をあげた。En: Hiroshi exclaimed, "Wow!" and quickly drank water to alleviate the spiciness. Meanwhile, Sakura, bewildered by her first mistake, made a funny face. Hiroshi, sitting across from her, burst into laughter at Sakura's expression, and the surrounding customers joined in with laughter.Ja: しかし、サクラは笑い声に励まされ、すぐに立ち直った。「ごめんなさい、今日のワサビはちょっと強かったようですね。」と謝罪し、ヒロシに新たな寿司を握り直し提供した。En: However, encouraged by the laughter, Sakura quickly recovered. She apologized, saying, "I'm sorry, today's wasabi was a bit strong." She then prepared a new sushi for Hiroshi.Ja: その日、ヒロシは辛い事故を忘れることなく、「さくら寿司」の語り草となった。しかし何よりも、サクラの笑顔に癒され、いつも以上に「さくら寿司」が好きになったのであった。En: That day, Hiroshi couldn't forget the spicy incident, and it became a story to tell about "Sakura Sushi". But above all, he was healed by Sakura's smile and ended up loving "Sakura Sushi" even more.Ja: それ以来、サクラはワサビとアボカドを間違えないように注意することになり、ヒロシはサクラのさらなる成長を見守ることとなった。短いエピソードだったが、それはサクラとヒロシの小さな絆を深め、物語となったのだ。それが、「さくら寿司」の一幕、東京で繰り広げられた小さな冒険物語であった。En: From then on, Sakura made sure not to confuse wasabi and avocado, and Hiroshi watched over Sakura's further growth. It was a brief episode, but it deepened the small bond between Sakura and Hiroshi, becoming a story. In the backdrop of "Sakura Sushi", it was a little adventure story that unfolded in Tokyo. Vocabulary Words:In: あるbustling: にぎやかなarea: 市街地Tokyo: 東京small: 小さなsushi: 寿司restaurant: 寿司屋called: 名前はSakura Sushi: さくら寿司owner: 店主young: 若くbeautiful: 美しいwoman: 女性named: というSakura: サクラspecial: 特別なmenu: メニューitem: 格されたafter: 名前をかたどったattracted: 求めてpeople: 人々local: 地元のcommunity: 地元の人tourists: 観光客all: すべてのseeking: 求めてdeliciousness: 美味しさone: 一つのday: 日local: 地元のsalaryman: サラリーマンvisited: 訪れたloved: 大好きだったgreatest: 何よりのpleasure: 楽しみbeing: とれることがcaptivated: 見by: とれsmile: 笑顔flutter: 飛んでwatched: 見とれるskillfully: 握る姿prepare: 握るsushi: 寿司kitchen: キッチンsmall: 小さなmishap: ハプニングoccurred: 起こったmade: 乗せてしまったaccidentally: 誤ってlarge: 大量にamount: 乗せてしまったwasabi: ワサビthinking: 思ってavocado: アボカドtook: 口にしたbite: 口にしたfacial: 顔色expression: 顔色suddenly: 一変するexclaimed: 声を上げquickly: 口にしたdrank: 水を飲み干したwater: 水alleviate: 和らげたspiciness: 辛さbewildered: 戸惑いfirst: 初めてmistake: ミスmade: してしまったfunny: おかしなface: 表情sitting: 向かいに座っacross: たburst: 大笑いlaughter: 笑い声surrounding: 周囲のcustomers: 座ったjoined: 笑い声encouraged: 励まされquickly: 立ち直ったrecovered: 立ち直ったapologized: 謝罪しsaying: と謝罪しbit: 口にstrong: 強かったprepared: 握り直しnew: 握り直しcouldn't: 忘れることforget: 忘れることincident: 事故became: 語り草となったtell: 語り草となったabove: 何よりもhealed: 癒されended: 好きになったloving: 好きにsure: するconfuse: 間違えないようにwatched: 見守ることとなっover: 見守ることとなっfurther: さらなるgrowth: 成長brief: 短いepisode: エピソードdeepened: 深めbond: 絆between: のbecoming: なっstory: 物語backdrop: 一幕little: 小さなadventure: 冒険unfolded: 繰り広げられた
Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Laughing at Embarrassment: Zhang Wei's Journey of Self-Acceptance Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/laughing-at-embarrassment-zhang-weis-journey-of-self-acceptance Story Transcript:Zh: 在北京市的一条热闹非凡的小巷里，奇迹和尴尬终于决定了跳舞。这个浑身充满尴尬的舞者就是张伟，一个平常内向的北京居民。En: In a bustling alley in Beijing, a miracle and embarrassment finally decided to dance. The dancer filled with embarrassment is Zhang Wei, an introverted resident of Beijing.Zh: 这个有十足都市韵味的小巷子名叫嘻哈巷。这个巷子有一家极其特别的卡拉OK店，叫做"歌声冲破天际"。这家KTV店不止是噪声的来源，还是全北京最大的笑声之源。因为这里有全城最独特的比赛——音痴大战，一个人的演唱技巧差到令人发笑的地步才能赢得免费的卡拉OK套餐。En: This small alley, full of urban flavor, is called Hip-hop Alley. In this alley, there is a very special karaoke bar called "Breaking the Sky with Song". This KTV bar is not only the source of noise, but also the source of laughter throughout Beijing. This is because there is a unique competition here - the Tone-Deaf Battle, where only those with singing skills so poor that it's laughable can win a free karaoke package.Zh: 一个周末的夜晚，张伟在熟人的鼓动下，带着半推半就的心态，走进了"歌声冲破天际"。他没有想过自己会走上这个舞台，更没有理由去体验这种尴尬。可是在观众的期盼和朋友的吹胡子瞪眼中，他反而有了一种莫名的悲壮感。En: One weekend night, persuaded by an acquaintance, Zhang Wei entered "Breaking the Sky with Song" with a reluctant attitude. He never thought he would step onto that stage, nor did he have any reason to experience such embarrassment. But under the anticipation of the audience and the teasing of his friends, he unexpectedly felt a strange sense of grandeur.Zh: 音乐开始了，张伟开始了他的"表演"。他首先挑选的是《小苹果》，可是他的嘴巴却开始唱起了《青花瓷》的歌词。场地一片寂静，瞬间爆发出耐人寻味的笑声。张伟感到如坠冰窟，他红着脸，手忙脚乱地从舞台上下来，那一刻他只想找个地洞钻进去。En: The music started, and Zhang Wei began his "performance". He first chose "Little Apple", but his mouth started singing the lyrics of "Blue and White Porcelain". The venue fell silent, then erupted into intriguing laughter. Zhang Wei felt as if he had fallen into an ice cave. With a flushed face, he hurriedly got off the stage, in that moment, he just wanted to find a hole to hide in.Zh: 然而，在他想要退出房间的时候，主持人的话让他愣住了，"恭喜你，张伟，你是今晚音痴大战的冠军，赢得了我们的免费卡拉OK套餐!" 张伟瞪大眼睛，脸色从红变白，然后又从白变红。他看着周围的人纷纷向他表示祝贺，看着他们开怀大笑，他突然感觉自己的内心平静下来。En: However, when he wanted to leave the room, the host's words stunned him, "Congratulations, Zhang Wei, you are the champion of tonight's Tone-Deaf Battle, and have won our free karaoke package!" Zhang Wei widened his eyes, his face went from red to white, then back to red. He looked at the people around him congratulating him, and saw them laughing heartily. Suddenly, he felt a sense of calmness in his heart.Zh: 也许，尴尬并不可怕，遭人嘲笑也未必就是丢人，真正丢人的是不敢面对自己的错误和不足。这个晚上，张伟尴尬到了极点，但他也收获了自己的勇气和豁达。En: Perhaps, embarrassment is not so scary, and being laughed at by others is not necessarily shameful. What's truly shameful is being afraid to face one's own mistakes and shortcomings. That night, Zhang Wei reached the pinnacle of embarrassment, but he also gained his courage and tolerance.Zh: 至此，他再也不怕任何尴尬的事情发生。他甚至乐在其中，他发现自己可以调侃自己，他可以在尴尬之中找到乐趣。En: From then on, he was no longer afraid of any embarrassing situations. He even found joy in them. He realized that he could make fun of himself and find pleasure in embarrassment.Zh: 当然，事情并未就此结束。张伟成了那家卡拉OK店的常客，他用自己的方式诠释了生活的乐趣：笑对尴尬，笑对生活。En: Of course, the story did not end there. Zhang Wei became a regular customer at that karaoke bar, and he interpreted the joy of life in his own way: laughing in the face of embarrassment, laughing at life. Vocabulary Words:In: 在a: 一个bustling: 热闹非凡的alley: 小巷Beijing: 北京市的a: 一个miracle: 奇迹embarrassment: 尴尬finally: 终于decided: 决定了to: 要dance: 跳舞The: 这个dancer: 舞者filled: 充满with: 有is: 就是Zhang: 张伟Wei: 伟an: 一个introverted: 内向的resident: 居民of: 的Beijing: 北京This: 这个small: 小alley: 巷子full: 充满of: 的urban: 都市flavor: 韵味is: 是called: 叫做Hip-hop: 嘻哈Alley: 巷
Fluent Fiction - Danish: The Unforgettable Selfie: A Day of Laughter and Unexpected Surprises Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/the-unforgettable-selfie-a-day-of-laughter-and-unexpected-surprises Story Transcript:Da: I hjertet af Danmarks farverige hovedstad, København, var der et sted fyldt med lys og glæde: Tivoli.En: In the heart of Denmark's colorful capital, Copenhagen, there was a place filled with lights and joy: Tivoli.Da: Dette var den yndlingsdestination for en pige ved navn Mette.En: This was the favorite destination of a girl named Mette.Da: Mette var en ung pige, altid fuld af energi.En: Mette was a young girl, always full of energy.Da: Hendes yndlingshobby var at tage selfies på forskellige steder.En: Her favorite hobby was taking selfies at different places.Da: En dag besluttede hun at slå et smut forbi Tivoli.En: One day, she decided to visit Tivoli.Da: Forlystelsesparken var strålende.En: The amusement park was dazzling.Da: Der var farverige attraktioner, glade børn, der løb rundt og duften af popcorn fyldte luften.En: There were colorful attractions, happy children running around, and the smell of popcorn filled the air.Da: Mette smilede det bredeste smil, et perfekt øjeblik til en selfie.En: Mette smiled the widest smile, a perfect moment for a selfie.Da: Hun fandt en smuk springvand.En: She found a beautiful fountain.Da: Vandet sprøjtede højt op i luften og skinnede som diamanter i sollyset.En: The water sprayed high in the air and shimmered like diamonds in the sunlight.Da: Mette stillede sig op foran springvandet, tog sin telefon frem og gjorde klar til at tage et billede.En: Mette positioned herself in front of the fountain, took out her phone, and prepared to take a picture.Da: Men ak!En: But oh!Da: Mens Mette prøvede at indfange det perfekte skud, mistede hun balancen.En: While Mette tried to capture the perfect shot, she lost her balance.Da: Kameraklikket gik sammen med et pludseligt splash!En: The camera click coincided with a sudden splash!Da: Mette faldt lige ned i springvandet.En: Mette fell right into the fountain.Da: Børnene omkring hende lo, og selvom hun var forskrækket, grinede Mette også.En: The children around her laughed, and although she was startled, Mette laughed too.Da: De klare dråber fra springvandet dryppede fra hendes hår og ned ad hendes ansigt.En: The clear drops from the fountain dripped from her hair and down her face.Da: Hun så sig selv i spejlet på sin telefon og grinede højt.En: She looked at herself in the mirror on her phone and laughed loudly.Da: Mette rejste sig op, dryppede men smilende.En: Mette got up, dripping but smiling.Da: Hun rystede vandet ud af hendes hår og pudsede sin telefon af med hendes tørre t-shirt.En: She shook the water out of her hair and wiped her phone with her dry t-shirt.Da: Hun slog sin frygt af sig og besluttede at tage endnu en selfie, denne gang med hendes våde tøj og ødelagte makeup.En: She shrugged off her fear and decided to take another selfie, this time with her wet clothes and ruined makeup.Da: Og gæt hvad?En: And guess what?Da: Det blev det bedste billede af dagen!En: It turned out to be the best picture of the day!Da: Hjemme igen, tænkte Mette tilbage på sin dag i Tivoli.En: Back home, Mette reflected on her day at Tivoli.Da: Selvom hun var faldet i et springvand og måtte gå hjem gennemblødt, var det en af de sjoveste dage, hun nogensinde havde haft.En: Despite falling into a fountain and having to walk home soaked, it was one of the funniest days she had ever had.Da: Hun lærte en vigtig lektie den dag: selv når tingene ikke går efter planen, kan de ende med at være fantastiske alligevel.En: She learned an important lesson that day: even when things don't go according to plan, they can still turn out to be amazing.Da: Sådan sluttede dagen for Mette i Tivoli.En: That's how Mette's day ended in Tivoli.Da: Trods en lille forhindring endte hendes dag med latter og en uforglemmelig selfie.En: Despite a small setback, her day concluded with laughter and an unforgettable selfie.Da: En oplevelse hun helt sikkert ville huske hver gang hun satte foden i Tivoli.En: An experience she would surely remember every time she set foot in Tivoli. Vocabulary Words:In: the heartDenmark's: colorful capitalCopenhagen: place: filledlights: andfavorite: destinationgirl: namedyoung: girlalways: fullhobby: takingselfies: differentdecided: visitamusement: parkcolorful: attractionshappy: childrenrunning: aroundsmell: popcornfilled: air.smiled: widestsmile: perfect: momentfound: beautifulwater: sprayedhigh: airshimmered: diamondspositioned: herselffront: oftook: phoneprepared: taketried: captureshot: lost: balance.camera: clickcoincided: suddenfell: right
Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: The Dumpling Debacle: A Lesson in Confidence and Resilience Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/the-dumpling-debacle-a-lesson-in-confidence-and-resilience Story Transcript:Zh: 在北京的一家熙熙攘攘的小馆子里，张伟，一个来自南方的满怀热情的游客，紧张的和当地居民刘梅、王丽坐在一张光滑的餐桌旁。鲜艳的灯光下，贴纸和喧闹的人群形成了一幅五彩斑斓的背景。这里的扬声器播放着时断时续的京剧，唤醒了张伟的感官。En: In a bustling little restaurant in Beijing, Zhang Wei, an enthusiastic tourist from the south, sat nervously with local residents Liu Mei and Wang Li at a smooth table. The bright lights created a colorful backdrop of stickers and noisy crowds. The speakers here played intermittent Beijing opera, awakening Zhang Wei's senses.Zh: 一盘炸酥的猪肉饺子正热气腾腾的摆在他们面前，张伟怀着充满热情和自信的笑容，挥舞着一双筷子准备展示他的筷子技巧。他的筷子舞得像一只彩色的蝴蝶，他的眼睛聚精会神、神态专注。刘梅和王丽看着他的举动，一边欣赏一边笑着悄悄期待这一展示。En: A plate of crispy fried pork dumplings was placed in front of them, steaming. With a smile full of passion and confidence, Zhang Wei waved a pair of chopsticks, ready to showcase his chopstick skills. His chopsticks danced like a colorful butterfly, his eyes focused and attentive. Liu Mei and Wang Li watched his movements, admiring and quietly anticipating the demonstration.Zh: 然而，最意想不到的事情发生了。那只饺子犹如一只逃跑的金鱼，在空中划过一个近乎艺术的轨迹，准确无误的落在了张伟自己的腿上， 那炖煮的肉汁和饱满的面皮在他的裤腿上绘制出了一个不规则的食物地图。En: However, the most unexpected thing happened. The dumpling flew through the air like an escaping goldfish, tracing an almost artistic trajectory, and landed accurately on Zhang Wei's own leg. The stewed meat juice and plump dumpling skin created an irregular food map on his pants.Zh: 小馆子里的人倒抽了一口气，接着是爆炸般的笑声。刘梅、王丽也连绵不断的笑，周围的人群也忍不住大笑起来，这使张伟的脸变得通红。 然而，他没让这个小插曲影响他的心情。他轻轻拍去腿上的饺子，然后笑了，忍不住地笑了。他再次拿起筷子，这次小心翼翼的夹起一个饺子，放入嘴中。一阵热气和满满的香味在他口中爆发。En: People in the restaurant gasped, followed by explosive laughter. Liu Mei and Wang Li laughed continuously, and the surrounding crowd couldn't help but burst into laughter, turning Zhang Wei's face red. However, he didn't let this incident affect his mood. He gently brushed off the dumpling from his leg, then laughed, unable to contain himself. He picked up the chopsticks again, this time cautiously picking up a dumpling and putting it in his mouth. A burst of heat and delicious aroma erupted in his mouth.Zh: 这就是他的北京记忆—一个满是笑声和意外的旅行—张伟和他的筷子技巧。他明白，不带有期望的行动和接纳可能的错误是他这次旅程最有价值的教训。他失误的筷子技巧让他理解，真正的自信并不来自完美的演出，而是来自对失败的接纳，并有勇气再次尝试。En: This was his memory of Beijing - a journey filled with laughter and surprises - Zhang Wei and his chopstick skills. He understood that taking action without expectations and accepting possible mistakes were the most valuable lessons from this trip. His failed chopstick skill taught him that true confidence does not come from a flawless performance, but from accepting failures and having the courage to try again. Vocabulary Words:In: 在a: 一个bustling: 熙熙攘攘的little: 小restaurant: 馆子Beijing: 北京Zhang: 张Wei: 伟an: 一个enthusiastic: 满怀热情的tourist: 游客from: 来自the: 当地south: 南方sat: 坐nervously: 紧张的with: 和local: 当地residents: 居民Liu: 刘Mei: 梅and: 和Wang: 王Li: 丽at: 旁a: 一张smooth: 光滑的table: 餐桌The: 鲜艳的bright: 亮lights: 灯光created: 形成a: 一幅colorful: 五彩斑斓的backdrop: 背景
Fluent Fiction - French: Coffee Spill Sparks Lasting Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/coffee-spill-sparks-lasting-friendship Story Transcript:Fr: Dans un coin confortable d'un petit café parisien, Pierre et Sophie s'étaient rencontrés pour un rendez-vous matinal.En: In a cozy corner of a small Parisian café, Pierre and Sophie had met for an early morning rendezvous.Fr: L'odeur du café frais et des croissants juste sortis du four flottait délicieusement dans l'air.En: The smell of fresh coffee and freshly baked croissants wafted deliciously through the air.Fr: Pierre avait commandé son café au lait et Sophie dégustait avec enthousiasme son croissant doré.En: Pierre had ordered his café au lait and Sophie was enjoying her golden croissant with enthusiasm.Fr: Alors qu'ils plaisantaient joyeusement, Pierre, pris dans l'excitation de la conversation, trébucha maladroitement sur une chaise et renversa son café au lait sur le croissant de Sophie.En: As they joked happily, Pierre, caught up in the excitement of the conversation, stumbled awkwardly into a chair and spilled his latte on Sophie's croissant.Fr: Un silence embarrassé envahit la table alors que la tache humide s'étalait sur la pâte feuilletée.En: An awkward silence pervaded the table as the wet stain spread across the puff pastry.Fr: "Je suis vraiment désolé !En: "I'm so sorry!Fr: Je ne voulais pas faire ça", s'excusa Pierre en s'excusant immédiatement.En: I didn't mean to do that," Pierre apologized, apologizing immediately.Fr: Sophie, souriante malgré la situation, essaya de réconforter Pierre.En: Sophie, smiling despite the situation, tried to comfort Pierre.Fr: "Ne t'inquiète pas, ce n'est qu'un petit accident.En: "Don't worry, it's just a small accident.Fr: Ça n'a pas d'importance."En: It doesn't matter."Fr: Juste à côté d'eux, Philippe, un habitué du café, avait assisté à toute la scène.En: Right next to them, Philippe, a regular at the café, had witnessed the whole scene.Fr: Il ne pouvait s'empêcher d'intervenir.En: He couldn't help intervening.Fr: "Eh bien, on dirait que ton café essaie de devenir une crème croissant !"En: "Well, looks like your coffee is trying to become a creme croissant!"Fr: dit Philippe en faisant un clin d'œil.En: said Philippe with a wink.Fr: La phrase de Philippe déclencha un éclat de rire collectif, dissipant l'embarras initial.En: Philippe's sentence triggered a collective burst of laughter, dissipating the initial embarrassment.Fr: Pierre, Sophie et même les autres clients du café se joignirent à Philippe dans le rire.En: Pierre, Sophie and even the other customers of the café joined Philippe in the laughter.Fr: Le serveur arriva avec un sourire chaleureux pour remettre un nouveau café au lait à Pierre et un croissant tout frais à Sophie.En: The waiter arrived with a warm smile to give Pierre a new café au lait and a fresh croissant to Sophie.Fr: "Ce sont des choses qui arrivent, messieurs-dames", dit-il avec un air complice.En: "Things happen, ladies and gentlemen," he said with an air of complicity.Fr: Pierre, Sophie et Philippe étaient reconnaissants de l'attitude détendue du serveur et reprenaient leur conversation avec un sentiment de légèreté.En: Pierre, Sophie and Philippe were grateful for the waiter's relaxed attitude and resumed their conversation with a sense of lightness.Fr: Ils partagèrent des histoires, rirent de nouvelles blagues en savourant leur café et leurs croissants.En: They shared stories, laughed at new jokes while enjoying their coffee and croissants.Fr: Ce moment de camaraderie transforma une rencontre maladroite en une expérience agréable et culturellement pertinente.En: This moment of camaraderie turned an awkward encounter into an enjoyable and culturally relevant experience.Fr: Au fil du temps, Pierre, Sophie et Philippe devinrent de bons amis, se retrouvant régulièrement au même café pour partager des moments de joie simple.En: Over time, Pierre, Sophie and Philippe became good friends, meeting regularly at the same café to share moments of simple joy.Fr: Les jours passèrent et les taches de café furent oubliées, mais l'amitié qui grandissait entre eux persistait.En: Days passed and the coffee stains were forgotten, but the friendship that grew between them persisted.Fr: Ils se soutenaient mutuellement dans les hauts et les bas de la vie, rendant chaque journée plus lumineuse grâce à leur présence.En: They supported each other through the ups and downs of life, making each day brighter with their presence.Fr: En conclusion, ce qui aurait pu être un moment gênant se transforma en une belle rencontre entre des personnes qui n'auraient peut-être jamais franchi le pas de se parler sans cet incident.En: In conclusion, what could have been an awkward moment turned into a beautiful meeting between people who might never have taken the step of talking to each other without this incident.Fr: Dans ce café parisien chaleureux, le café renversé devint le catalyseur d'une amitié durable et précieuse.En: In this cozy Parisian café, spilled coffee became the catalyst for a lasting and precious friendship.Fr: Et tout cela grâce à l'humour et à la volonté de laisser les désagréments se transformer en opportunités.En: And it's all thanks to humor and a willingness to let inconveniences turn into opportunities. Vocabulary Words:In: una: uncozy: confortablecorner: coinof: d'small: petitParisian: parisiencafé: caféPierre: Pierreand: etSophie: Sophiehad: s'étaientmet: rencontrésfor: pouran: unearly: matinalmorning: matinrendezvous: rendez-vousThe: L'smell: l'odeurfresh: fraiscoffee: caféand: etfreshly: justebaked: sortiscroissants: croissantswafted: flottaitdeliciously: délicieusementthrough: dansair: l'air
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