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3 hours of old time radio fun!Jack Armstrong, The All American Boy 1940-12-03 e1562 Country of the Head HuntersYoung Love 1949-08-01 e05 Visit by Janet's Mom and Jimmy's DadHeartbeat Theater 1959-05-17 The Ghost of Danton HillThe Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes 1945-09-17 Case Of The Out Of Date Murder with Basil Rathbone And Nigel BrucePete Kelly's Blues 1951-08-22 Gus Trudeaux See On The AirTales Of Tomorrow 1953-01-22 The Other Now

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Finding Confidence Hidden in Autumn Hues Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-10-25-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El sol d'octubre es filtrava per les fulles daurades dels arbres al jardí del Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.En: The October sun filtered through the golden leaves of the trees in the garden of the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.Ca: Els estudiants de l'institut passejaven per les majestuoses sales, esperant que la classe d'art comencés.En: The high school students wandered through the majestic halls, waiting for the art class to begin.Ca: En Jordi, un noi tímid però amb un talent innat per la pintura, se sentia nerviós.En: Jordi, a shy boy but with an innate talent for painting, felt nervous.Ca: Avui era un dia important.En: Today was an important day.Ca: Mentre els seus companys es reunien al voltant de les obres d'art, en Jordi no podia deixar de mirar de reüll la Magda.En: While his classmates gathered around the works of art, Jordi couldn't help but glance at Magda.Ca: Ella era coneguda per ser alegre i tenir un gran amor per l'art.En: She was known for being cheerful and having a great love for art.Ca: En Jordi l'admirava des de lluny, però mai havia trobat el valor per parlar amb ella.En: Jordi admired her from afar, but he had never found the courage to talk to her.Ca: La professora va anunciar que cada estudiant havia de portar només una obra per exposar-la durant la visita.En: The teacher announced that each student had to bring only one piece to exhibit during the visit.Ca: En Jordi havia practicat molt per aquest moment, però només podia triar una pintura.En: Jordi had practiced a lot for this moment, but he could only choose one painting.Ca: Després de pensar molt, va decidir portar una peça molt personal: un quadre ple de colors càlids, que mostrava la seva visió de les fulles caigudes a la tardor, banyades per la llum del sol.En: After much thought, he decided to bring a very personal piece: a painting full of warm colors, depicting his vision of the fallen leaves in autumn, bathed in sunlight.Ca: Quan va arribar el moment de mostrar les obres, en Jordi va sentir un nus a l'estómac.En: When the moment came to showcase the works, Jordi felt a knot in his stomach.Ca: La gent admirava el seu treball, però només esperava una única opinió: la de la Magda.En: People admired his work, but he was only waiting for one opinion: Magda's.Ca: Ell no l'havia vist encara, però de sobte la va veure aturar-se davant la seva pintura.En: He hadn't seen her yet, but suddenly he saw her stop in front of his painting.Ca: Somreia d'orella a orella.En: She was smiling from ear to ear.Ca: —És preciós! —va dir la Magda, mirant-se'l directament als ulls—. Hi sento la tardor i encara més.En: "It's beautiful!" —Magda said, looking him directly in the eyes—. "I feel autumn in it, and even more."Ca: En Jordi, sorprès pel seu comentari, va trobar el coratge per contestar.En: Jordi, surprised by her comment, found the courage to respond.Ca: Parlava lentament, però la seva veu transmetia la seva passió per l'art.En: He spoke slowly, but his voice conveyed his passion for art.Ca: Així va començar una conversa que es va allargar durant tota la visita i més enllà.En: Thus began a conversation that lasted throughout the visit and beyond.Ca: Parlaren d'art, del museu, de la ciutat... i van descobrir que tenien molt en comú.En: They talked about art, the museum, the city... and discovered that they had a lot in common.Ca: Amb la posta de sol, ja fora del museu, en Jordi va sentir com una nova confiança creixia dins seu.En: With the sunset, already outside the museum, Jordi felt a newfound confidence growing within him.Ca: Ara sabia que podia compartir la seva passió amb els altres.En: He now knew he could share his passion with others.Ca: A partir d'aquell dia, en Jordi no només va tenir el valor de mostrar el seu art, sinó també el seu veritable jo.En: From that day on, Jordi not only had the courage to show his art but also his true self.Ca: I la Magda va ser la seva amiga, i qui sap?, potser quelcom més en el futur.En: And Magda became his friend, and who knows?, maybe something more in the future.Ca: Amb les fulles encara caient i l'aire fresc omplint la nit, en Jordi va entendre que les seves pors s'havien esvaït, igual que les ombres quan surt el sol.En: With the leaves still falling and the cool air filling the night, Jordi understood that his fears had disappeared, just like shadows when the sun rises. Vocabulary Words:the sun: el solthe leaves: les fullesthe trees: els arbresthe garden: el jardíthe students: els estudiantsthe high school: l'institutthe halls: les salesthe art class: la classe d'artthe boy: el noithe girl: la noiathe teacher: la professorathe piece: la peçathe painting: el quadrethe leaves: les fullesthe moment: el momentthe knot: el nusthe stomach: l'estómacthe opinion: l'opinióthe comment: el comentarithe courage: el coratgethe voice: la veuthe passion: la passióthe conversation: la conversathe sunset: la posta de solthe confidence: la confiançathe fears: les porsthe shadows: les ombresthe sunlight: la llum del solthe city: la ciutatthe night: la nit

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Fluent Fiction - Catalan: From Shy to Spellbinding: Adrià's Halloween Transformation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-10-23-07-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: A la biblioteca de l'institut, el silenci era ple de la fragància dels llibres antics.En: In the high school library, the silence was filled with the fragrance of old books.Ca: Les decoracions de Halloween penjaven per les parets: carbasses de paper, fantasmes de cotó i teranyines de fil blanc.En: The Halloween decorations hung on the walls: paper pumpkins, cotton ghosts, and white thread cobwebs.Ca: Fora, les fulles de la tardor ballaven al vent, tenyint els finestrals amb els seus vius colors.En: Outside, the autumn leaves danced in the wind, coloring the windows with their vibrant hues.Ca: Adrià, un estudiant d'àmplia imaginació però reservat, passava les pàgines d'una novel·la de fantasia, embadalit per les aventures que llegia.En: Adrià, a student with a vivid imagination but reserved nature, turned the pages of a fantasy novel, enthralled by the adventures he read.Ca: Tot i que li agradava mantenir-se en segon pla, al seu interior existia un desig latent per expressar-se creativament.En: Though he liked keeping a low profile, there was a latent desire within him to express himself creatively.Ca: Enguany, el ball de disfresses de Halloween li oferia aquesta oportunitat: volia sorprendre tothom, especialment la Laia.En: This year, the Halloween costume party offered him this opportunity: he wanted to surprise everyone, especially Laia.Ca: La Laia era el seu pol oposat, amb la vitalitat sempre a flor de pell.En: Laia was his polar opposite, with vitality always bubbling to the surface.Ca: Amant de l'art i les festes, era coneguda per la seva capacitat de fer que tothom se sentís inclòs i part del grup.En: A lover of art and parties, she was known for her ability to make everyone feel included and part of the group.Ca: Adrià no parava de pensar com seria demanar-li consell sobre la seva disfressa, però la timidesa el limitava.En: Adrià couldn't stop thinking about how it would be to ask her for advice on his costume, but his shyness held him back.Ca: Un dia, mentre estava assegut a la taula més apartada de la biblioteca, va veure arribar la Laia amb el seu somriure radiant.En: One day, while sitting at the most secluded table in the library, he saw Laia arrive with her radiant smile.Ca: Va sentir un impuls, una espurna de valentia envoltada de nervis.En: He felt an impulse, a spark of courage wrapped in nerves.Ca: La va cridar: "Laia, pots ajudar-me amb una cosa?En: He called out to her, "Laia, can you help me with something?"Ca: "La Laia va seure al seu costat plena d'alegria.En: Laia sat beside him, full of joy.Ca: "És clar, Adrià!En: "Of course, Adrià!Ca: Què necessites?En: What do you need?"Ca: "Amb la veu una mica trèmula, Adrià li va explicar la seva idea: volia ser el personatge principal del llibre que llegia, però no sabia com fer-ho especial.En: With a slightly trembling voice, Adrià explained his idea: he wanted to be the main character of the book he was reading, but he didn't know how to make it special.Ca: La Laia va escoltar atentament i va proposar detallades idees: afegir detalls brillants i colors vius, imaginar capes de teixits que evoquessin el món de fantasia.En: Laia listened attentively and proposed detailed ideas: adding shiny details and vibrant colors, imagining layers of fabrics that evoked the world of fantasy.Ca: Aquell vespre, Adrià va treballar al seu projecte amb renovada determinació.En: That evening, Adrià worked on his project with renewed determination.Ca: Va combinar les suggerències de Laia amb les seves pròpies idees, creant una disfressa única que reflectia la seva passió per la literatura i el món que tant estimava.En: He combined Laia's suggestions with his own ideas, creating a unique costume that reflected his passion for literature and the world he loved so much.Ca: A la nit de Halloween, la sala estava il·luminada amb llums taronges i morades.En: On Halloween night, the hall was lit with orange and purple lights.Ca: Els alumnes xerraven animadament, disfressats de tota mena de criatures.En: The students chatted animatedly, dressed as all kinds of creatures.Ca: Adrià va entrar, sentint el batec del cor al coll.En: Adrià entered, feeling his heart beating in his throat.Ca: Va veure els ulls de Laia il·luminar-se quan el va veure.En: He saw Laia's eyes light up when she saw him.Ca: "Adrià!En: "Adrià!Ca: És increïble!En: It's incredible!"Ca: " va exclamar ella, impressionada pel seu treball.En: she exclaimed, impressed by his work.Ca: La disfressa combinava a la perfecció el seu amor per la fantasia amb les brillants i enginyoses idees de Laia.En: The costume perfectly combined his love for fantasy with Laia's brilliant and ingenious ideas.Ca: Semblava sortit d'un conte, amb les capes volant suaument i els detalls de color brillant que brillaven sota les llums.En: He looked as if he had stepped out of a storybook, with the layers gently flowing and the bright-colored details shining under the lights.Ca: Amb un somriure, Laia el va convidar a unir-se al seu grup d'amics.En: With a smile, Laia invited him to join her group of friends.Ca: No només havia guanyat la seva admiració, sinó també la de molts altres.En: Not only had he won her admiration, but also that of many others.Ca: Adrià va sentir una calidesa nova, la confiança d'haver superat la seva por i d'haver-se mostrat tal com era.En: Adrià felt a new warmth, the confidence of having overcome his fear and shown himself as he truly was.Ca: En aquella nit màgica, el jove introvertit va descobrir no només un nou costat creatiu sinó també una amistat que anava més enllà de les paraules.En: On that magical night, the young introvert discovered not only a new creative side but also a friendship that went beyond words.Ca: Així, Adrià va perdre una mica de la seva timidesa, guanyant la seguretat per seguir expressant-se.En: Thus, Adrià shed a bit of his shyness, gaining the confidence to keep expressing himself.Ca: I, sota la llum de les carbasses, allà, l'admiració va trobar la seva veu.En: And, under the light of the pumpkins, there, admiration found its voice. Vocabulary Words:the fragrance: la fragànciasilent: silencithe student: el estudiantvivid: àmpliareserved: reservatenthralled: embadalitthe desire: el desigthe opportunity: l'oportunitatcreative: creativamentthe vitality: la vitalitatto include: inclòssecluded: apartadatrembling: trèmulato propose: proposarthe costume: la disfressashiny: brillantsvibrant: viusdetailed: detalladesrenewed: renovadathe determination: la determinacióunique: únicathe passion: la passióto reflect: reflectiathe confidence: la confiançato overcome: superarthe fear: la porintrovert: introvertitmagical: màgicato admire: admiracióto express: expressar-se

From October 24th-November 1st, Ballet West's Romeo and Juliet will give Utah audiences a chance to see one of the most popular Shakesperean love stories choreographed with some of the most complicated sword fighting in ballet at the Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre. In this episode, FM100.3 Host Rebecca Cressman is joined by Ballet West Artistic Director Adam Sklute who reveals more about how the play's music, movements, and passion make Romeo and Juliet a perfect production for those attending ballet for the first time and for ballet connoisseurs. More info at BalletWest.org

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Love and Laughter: The Autumn Adventure at Tivoli Gardens Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-10-01-07-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Tivoli Gardens var smukt iklædt efterårets farver.En: Tivoli Gardens was beautifully adorned in autumn's colors.Da: Gyldne og røde blade dækkede stierne, mens græskar og spøgelser hilste gæsterne velkommen.En: Golden and red leaves covered the paths while pumpkins and ghosts greeted the guests.Da: Luften var skarp og frisk, og duften af karamelliserede æbler svævede rundt mellem de gamle træer i parken.En: The air was sharp and fresh, and the scent of caramelized apples wafted around the old trees in the park.Da: Jens og Mette gik hånd i hånd.En: Jens and Mette walked hand in hand.Da: Det var deres første date, og Jens var lige dele nervøs og spændt.En: It was their first date, and Jens was equally nervous and excited.Da: Han ville virkelig imponere Mette og få hende til at grine, men det var lidt svært, når han konstant tvivlede på sig selv.En: He really wanted to impress Mette and make her laugh, but it was a bit difficult since he was constantly doubting himself.Da: Mette derimod var fuld af eventyrlyst og nød parken i fulde drag.En: Mette, on the other hand, was full of adventure and enjoyed the park to the fullest.Da: "Se, der er et spøgelseshus!"En: "Look, there's a haunted house!"Da: udbrød Mette begejstret og pegede på en stor, dunkel bygning med edderkoppespind og uhyggelige skrig, der kom indenfra.En: Mette exclaimed excitedly, pointing at a large, dim building with cobwebs and eerie screams coming from inside.Da: Jens så på skiltet og læste: "Spøgelseshus – tør du gå ind?"En: Jens looked at the sign and read: "Haunted House - Do you dare to enter?"Da: Han tøvede et øjeblik, men tænkte så, at dette måske var muligheden for at vise Mette, hvor modig han kunne være.En: He hesitated for a moment, but then thought this might be the opportunity to show Mette how brave he could be.Da: "Lad os gå ind," sagde han med et beslutsomt smil, selvom hans håndflader begyndte at svede.En: "Let's go in," he said with a determined smile, even though his palms started to sweat.Da: Inde i spøgelseshuset var det mørkt, og de blev mødt af kunstige tåger og lyden af skingre hyl.En: Inside the haunted house, it was dark, and they were met with artificial fog and the sound of shrill cries.Da: Jens prøvede at bevare roen, men han kunne mærke sit hjerte banke hurtigere, da de drejede om et hjørne.En: Jens tried to stay calm, but he could feel his heart beating faster as they turned a corner.Da: Pludselig dukkede et falsk genfærd op med lysende øjne, og Jens' frygt tog overhånd.En: Suddenly, a fake ghost with glowing eyes appeared, and Jens' fear took over.Da: Han skreg højt, snublede bagud og kom til at vælte en stor dekorationsdukke.En: He screamed loudly, stumbled backward, and accidentally knocked over a large decorative doll.Da: Dekorationen ramte en række andre udsmykninger, som klodset væltede videre.En: The decoration hit a series of other ornaments, which clumsily toppled over in sequence.Da: Pludseligt blinkede lyset dramatisk, og lyden af kædeeffekten fyldte rummet.En: Suddenly, the lights flashed dramatically, and the sound of the chain reaction filled the room.Da: En bølge af uheldige, men komiske hændelser udspillede sig, mens Jens febrilsk forsøgte at rejse sig op.En: A wave of unfortunate but comical events unfolded as Jens frantically tried to get back up.Da: Mette lo så tårerne trillede ned ad kinderne.En: Mette laughed until tears rolled down her cheeks.Da: Jens så forbløffet op og indså pludselig, hvor komisk han må have set ud.En: Jens looked up, bewildered, and suddenly realized how comical he must have looked.Da: Selvom det ikke gik som planlagt, havde han alligevel fået hende til at grine.En: Although it didn't go as planned, he had still managed to make her laugh.Da: Da de endelig kom ud fra spøgelseshuset, sluttede Mette sig stadig til Jens i latterkramper.En: When they finally emerged from the haunted house, Mette was still in stitches with laughter next to Jens.Da: "Du er noget for dig selv, Jens," sagde hun med et kærligt smil.En: "You are something else, Jens," she said with a loving smile.Da: Jens slappede af, indså at han ikke behøvede at være perfekt, for at vinde Mettes hjerte.En: Jens relaxed, realizing he didn't have to be perfect to win Mette's heart.Da: Han kunne være sig selv, med al sin klodsethed.En: He could be himself, with all his clumsiness.Da: Turen gennem parken fortsatte med grin og lette samtaler, og Jens følte sig mere selvsikker.En: The walk through the park continued with laughter and light conversations, and Jens felt more confident.Da: Han havde lært, at ægte humør og eventyrlyst var det bedste, han kunne byde Mette.En: He had learned that genuine humor and a sense of adventure were the best he could offer Mette.Da: Han havde formået at gøre dagen speciel, uden at han præcis vidste hvordan.En: He had managed to make the day special, without exactly knowing how.Da: Tivoli Gardens blev det perfekte sted for deres uforglemmelige første date, badet i efterårets glød og lyden af glade tider.En: Tivoli Gardens became the perfect place for their unforgettable first date, bathed in autumn's glow and the sound of happy times. Vocabulary Words:adorned: iklædtautumn's: efteråretsscent: duftenwafted: svævedenervous: nervøsexcited: spændtdoubting: tvivledeadventure: eventyreerie: uhyggeligedetermined: beslutsomtshrill: skingrecries: hylcorner: hjørneglowing: lysendefear: frygtdecorative: dekorationsclumsily: klodsetsequence: rækkefølgedramatically: dramatiskbewildered: forbløffetunfortunate: uheldigecomical: komiskeopportunity: mulighedconfident: selvsikkerhumor: humørgenuine: ægteclumsiness: klodsethedunforgettable: uforglemmeligeemerged: kom udbathed: badet

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Love Blossoms Amidst Autumn Leaves in Tokyo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-10-01-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 東京の秋は特別です。En: Autumn in Tokyo is special.Ja: うえの公園の秋の葉は、赤、オレンジ、黄色に染まります。En: The autumn leaves in Ueno Park turn red, orange, and yellow.Ja: たくさんの人が公園に訪れ、紅葉を楽しみます。En: Many people visit the park to enjoy the autumn foliage.Ja: その中に、たかしとえみこもいました。En: Among them were Takashi and Emiko.Ja: たかしは大学生。En: Takashi is a university student.Ja: 恥ずかしがり屋です。En: He's a shy person.Ja: 彼は同じ大学のえみこが好きです。En: He likes Emiko, who is at the same university.Ja: えみこは元気で、自信があります。En: Emiko is lively and confident.Ja: たかしは自分に自信がありません。En: Takashi lacks confidence in himself.Ja: ひろしはたかしの友達で、彼を応援しています。En: Hiroshi is Takashi's friend and supports him.Ja: 「たかし、今日こそ頑張れよ」とひろしは言いました。En: "Come on, Takashi, give it your all today," Hiroshi said.Ja: うえの公園で、たかしとえみこは一緒に散歩します。En: In Ueno Park, Takashi and Emiko walk together.Ja: たかしの心はドキドキしています。En: Takashi's heart is pounding.Ja: 「この公園、本当にきれいだね」とえみこが言いました。En: "This park is really beautiful," Emiko said.Ja: 「うん、そうだね」とたかしは小さく答えました。En: "Yeah, it is," Takashi replied softly.Ja: 彼らは公園のベンチに座ります。En: They sit on a bench in the park.Ja: 周りには美しい紅葉が広がっています。En: Around them, the beautiful autumn leaves spread out.Ja: 静かで、心が落ち着く瞬間です。En: It's a quiet and calming moment.Ja: たかしの中で、何かが変わろうとしています。En: Inside Takashi, something is about to change.Ja: 「えみこ、話があるんだ」とたかしは言いました。En: "Emiko, I have something to tell you," Takashi said.Ja: 彼は緊張しながらえみこを見ました。En: He looked at Emiko nervously.Ja: 「実は、ずっと前から君が好きだったんだ。En: "Actually, I've liked you for a long time."Ja: 」えみこは少し驚いた表情を見せました。En: Emiko showed a slightly surprised expression.Ja: でも、すぐに優しく微笑みました。En: But then she softly smiled.Ja: 「たかしくん、私もずっとあなたに興味があったの。En: "Takashi-kun, I've been interested in you too for quite some time.Ja: うれしい。En: I'm happy."Ja: 」たかしの心は喜びでいっぱいになりました。En: Takashi's heart was filled with joy.Ja: 「本当？En: "Really?"Ja: 」彼は嬉しさをかくせませんでした。En: he couldn't hide his happiness.Ja: 「うん、これからも一緒に出かけようね」とえみこは言いました。En: "Yes, let's keep going out together from now on," Emiko said.Ja: たかしは深呼吸をしました。En: Takashi took a deep breath.Ja: 自分の気持ちを伝えて良かった。En: He was glad he expressed his feelings.Ja: 彼は今、もっと自信を持っています。En: He now has more confidence.Ja: 感情を素直に伝えることが、新しい始まりを作ることを知りました。En: He realized that being honest about his emotions can create a new beginning.Ja: その日、秋の風が心地よく、うえの公園には素敵な記憶が残りました。En: That day, the autumn wind was pleasant, leaving wonderful memories in Ueno Park.Ja: たかしとえみこは、また会うことを約束しました。En: Takashi and Emiko promised to meet again.Ja: 彼の心は、紅葉と同じように温かく色づいていました。En: His heart, like the autumn leaves, was warmly colored. Vocabulary Words:autumn: 秋leaves: 葉foliage: 紅葉university: 大学shy: 恥ずかしがり屋confident: 自信があるsupport: 応援するpounding: ドキドキするsit: 座るbench: ベンチspread: 広がるcalming: 心が落ち着くnervously: 緊張しながらexpression: 表情smiled: 微笑むjoy: 喜びexpressed: 伝えるemotions: 感情honest: 素直にbeginning: 始まりpleasant: 心地よいmemories: 記憶promised: 約束するrealized: 知りましたdeep breath: 深呼吸actually: 実はinterested: 興味があるseldom: 少しgently: 優しくcolored: 色づく

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Love Blossoms Under Autumn Skies: A Seoul Story Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-10-01-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 서울의 가을은 아름다웠다.En: Autumn in Seoul was beautiful.Ko: 나무들은 붉은색과 노란색으로 물들고, 바람은 산뜻했다.En: The trees were painted in red and yellow hues, and the breeze was refreshing.Ko: 남산타워의 주위 풍경이 마치 그림 같았다.En: The scenery around Namsan Tower looked like a painting.Ko: 추석이라 가족들이 곳곳에 모여 놀고, 전통 음악이 가볍게 들렸다.En: Since it was Chuseok, families gathered everywhere to have fun, and traditional music could be heard lightly in the background.Ko: 이곳에서는 한 쌍의 소년, 소녀가 함께 첫 데이트를 하기로 했다.En: In this place, a pair of boy and girl decided to have their first date together.Ko: 현수는 남산타워에 서 있었다.En: Hyunsoo stood at Namsan Tower.Ko: 그는 긴장을 감추지 못했다.En: He couldn't hide his nervousness.Ko: 민지와의 첫 데이트였다.En: It was his first date with Minji.Ko: 현수는 좋은 인상을 남기고 싶다는 생각으로 가득했다.En: His mind was full of thoughts of making a good impression.Ko: 문제는 민지가 아침부터 몸이 안 좋았다는 것이다.En: The problem was that Minji hadn't been feeling well since the morning.Ko: 하지만 민지는 현수와의 데이트를 기대하며 마음속 불편함을 숨기고 있었다.En: However, she was looking forward to the date with Hyunsoo and was hiding her discomfort inside.Ko: 두 사람은 타워 꼭대기에 올라가 서울의 스카이라인을 바라봤다.En: The two of them went up to the top of the tower and gazed at Seoul's skyline.Ko: "너무 아름다워," 민지가 조용히 말했다.En: "It's so beautiful," Minji said quietly.Ko: 하지만 그녀의 얼굴은 약간 창백했다.En: But her face was slightly pale.Ko: 현수는 눈치챘다.En: Hyunsoo noticed.Ko: "괜찮아?En: "Are you okay?"Ko: " 그는 걱정스럽게 물었다.En: he asked worriedly.Ko: 민지는 잠시 망설였다.En: Minji hesitated for a moment.Ko: "사실 조금 어지러워," 그녀는 솔직하게 말했다.En: "Actually, I'm a bit dizzy," she said honestly.Ko: 현수는 즉시 그녀의 곁에 가까이 다가갔다.En: Hyunsoo immediately moved closer to her side.Ko: "쉬어야 할 것 같아.En: "I think you should rest.Ko: 여기 오래 서 있지 말자.En: Let's not stand here too long."Ko: " 그는 주변을 둘러보고, 가까운 벤치를 찾았다.En: He looked around and found a nearby bench.Ko: 민지가 걷는 동안 약간 비틀거렸다.En: While walking, Minji staggered slightly.Ko: 갑자기 민지가 정신이 아찔해졌다.En: Suddenly, Minji felt faint.Ko: 현수는 민지를 빠르게 잡아주었다.En: Hyunsoo quickly caught her.Ko: 가까스로 벤치에 앉혀주는 데 성공했다.En: He managed to sit her down on the bench.Ko: 민지는 깊게 숨을 쉬며 안정을 찾으려 노력했다.En: She took deep breaths, trying to regain her composure.Ko: 현수는 그녀 옆에 앉아 팔짱을 끼고 있었다.En: Hyunsoo sat next to her with his arms crossed.Ko: "미안해," 민지가 조심스럽게 말했다.En: "I'm sorry," Minji said cautiously.Ko: "첫 데이트인데 내가 잘못해서…"현수는 미소를 지었다.En: "I messed up our first date..." Hyunsoo smiled.Ko: "아니야, 네가 중요해.En: "No, you're what matters.Ko: 네가 편안했으면 좋겠어.En: I just want you to be comfortable."Ko: " 그는 담요를 펼쳐 그녀 목에 살짝 감싸주었다.En: He gently wrapped a blanket around her shoulders.Ko: 주변의 아름다운 풍경과 따뜻한 햇살이 두 사람을 감싸 안았다.En: The beautiful surrounding scenery and warm sunshine enveloped them.Ko: 그곳에서 시간이 천천히 흘렀다.En: Time passed slowly there.Ko: 민지는 현수에게 추석에 대한 가족 이야기와 명절 전통에 대해 이야기했다.En: Minji shared stories about her family and holiday traditions during Chuseok with Hyunsoo.Ko: 현수도 어릴 적의 추석 연휴의 기억을 공유했다.En: Hyunsoo also shared his childhood memories of the Chuseok holidays.Ko: 그들은 서로의 이야기에 깊이 몰입했다.En: They were deeply immersed in each other's stories.Ko: 시간이 지나면서, 현수는 민지를 돌보며 그들의 관계가 깊어질 수 있음을 느꼈다.En: As time went by, Hyunsoo felt that he could grow closer to Minji by taking care of her.Ko: 민지도 현수의 따뜻함과 배려를 느끼며 안심했다.En: Minji also felt reassured by Hyunsoo's warmth and consideration.Ko: "현수, 너 정말 친절해," 그녀는 부드럽게 말했다.En: "You're really kind, Hyunsoo," she said softly.Ko: "고마워, 하지만 네가 나한테 많은 걸 가르쳐 줘," 현수가 대답했다.En: "Thank you, but you teach me a lot too," Hyunsoo replied.Ko: 그렇게 두 사람은 남산타워의 벤치에서 서로를 더 잘 이해하게 되었다.En: Thus, the two of them came to understand each other better on the bench at Namsan Tower.Ko: 그들의 첫 데이트는 예상치 못한 전환으로 끝났지만, 그 전환이 그들의 관계를 강하게 만들었다.En: Their first date ended with an unexpected twist, but it strengthened their relationship.Ko: 서울의 밤하늘이 천천히 어둡게 변할 때, 그들은 새로운 친밀감과 이해를 안고 집으로 돌아갔다.En: As the night sky over Seoul slowly turned darker, they returned home with a newfound closeness and understanding.Ko: 가을의 가벼운 바람은 그들을 부드럽게 포옹했다.En: The light fall breeze gently embraced them.Ko: 그들 사이에 피어오르는 따뜻한 감정도 마치 그 바람처럼 자연스럽고 상냥했다.En: The warm feelings blossoming between them were natural and kind, just like the breeze. Vocabulary Words:autumn: 가을breeze: 바람refreshing: 산뜻하다scenery: 풍경nervousness: 긴장impression: 인상discomfort: 불편함skyline: 스카이라인pale: 창백하다hesitated: 망설였다dizzy: 어지럽다staggered: 비틀거리다faint: 아찔하다regain: 안정을 찾다composure: 안정cautiously: 조심스럽게comprehend: 이해하다consideration: 배려reassured: 안심하다kind: 상냥하다enveloped: 감싸다immersed: 몰입하다insight: 이해warmth: 따뜻함unexpected: 예상치 못한twist: 전환blossoming: 피어오르다natural: 자연스럽다closeness: 친밀감embraced: 포옹하다

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Romance in the Ruins: A Walk Through Kalemegdan Fortress Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-10-01-07-38-20-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Листови су тихо шуштали под ногама док су Милан и Јована корачали кроз Калемегданску тврђаву.En: The leaves rustled quietly underfoot as Milan and Jovana walked through Kalemegdan Fortress.Sr: Милану је срце брзо лупало.En: Milan's heart was beating fast.Sr: Био је узбуђен, али и нервозан.En: He was excited, yet nervous.Sr: Желео је да остави добар утисак на Јовану.En: He wanted to make a good impression on Jovana.Sr: Погледао је према небу, а сунчеви зраци су се пробијали кроз лишће, обасјавајући стазе златним светлом.En: He looked toward the sky as the sun's rays filtered through the leaves, illuminating the paths with golden light.Sr: "Да ли си знала," почео је Милан, "да је Калемегдан био важан у многим биткама?En: "Did you know," Milan began, "that Kalemegdan was important in many battles?Sr: То је право историјско благо.En: It's a true historical treasure."Sr: "Јована је климнула главом, знатижељно слушајући.En: Jovana nodded, listening with curiosity.Sr: "Нисам знала.En: "I didn't know.Sr: Звучи фасцинантно.En: That sounds fascinating."Sr: "Како су се шетали, ветар је благо хладио, а мирис јесени испунио је ваздух.En: As they walked, the breeze gently cooled them, and the scent of autumn filled the air.Sr: Милан је био захвалан за овај савршен дан.En: Milan was grateful for this perfect day.Sr: Међутим, његове очи су изненада приметиле Вука, његовог друга, како стоји у близини.En: However, his eyes suddenly noticed Vuk, his friend, standing nearby.Sr: Милан се укочио на тренутак, али одмах је одлучио да се концентрише на Јовану.En: Milan froze for a moment but quickly decided to focus on Jovana.Sr: Стигли су до места с којег се пружао поглед на ушће Саве и Дунава.En: They reached a spot overlooking the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers.Sr: Милан се дубоко удисао, осећајући природну лепоту и мир.En: Milan took a deep breath, soaking in the natural beauty and peace.Sr: "Погледај ово," рече он тихо док је показао према реци.En: "Look at this," he said softly, gesturing toward the river.Sr: "Има нешто посебно у овом месту.En: "There's something special about this place."Sr: "Јована је пажљиво слушала.En: Jovana listened intently.Sr: Била је дирнута колико Милан цени историју и природу.En: She was touched by how much Milan appreciated history and nature.Sr: "Овде је прелепо," одговорила је, осмехнувши се.En: "It's beautiful here," she replied, smiling.Sr: Док су посматрали пловидбу по реци, Милан је почео да прича једну од својих омиљених прича о тврђави и храбрим јунацима који су је бранили.En: As they watched the ships on the river, Milan began to tell one of his favorite stories about the fortress and the brave heroes who defended it.Sr: Свака његова реч је одјекивала искреношћу и страстом.En: Every word he spoke resonated with sincerity and passion.Sr: Видевши дубок утицај који је његова прича оставила на Јовану, Милан је осетио како му се самопоуздање полако враћа.En: Seeing the deep impact his story had on Jovana, Milan felt his confidence gradually returning.Sr: Учинило му се да је пронашао нови део себе, онај који може са поносом делити своје страсти.En: It seemed to him that he had discovered a new part of himself, one that could proudly share his passions.Sr: Када се подне примакло крају, Јована се окренула ка Милану.En: As noon drew to a close, Jovana turned to Milan.Sr: "Радујем се нашем следећем састанку," рекла је топло.En: "I'm looking forward to our next meeting," she said warmly.Sr: "Можемо да посетимо неко друго место које волиш.En: "We can visit another place you love."Sr: "Милан је климнуо, одлучан да јој покаже још много тога.En: Milan nodded, determined to show her much more.Sr: Осећао је да је постао уверенији и спреман да буде свој без оклевања.En: He felt he had become more confident and ready to be himself without hesitation.Sr: "Свакако.En: "Absolutely.Sr: Имам много тога да покажем.En: I have a lot to show."Sr: "Док су се полако удаљавали од тврђаве, остављајући диван дан иза себе, Милан је знао да је ово био само почетак једног лепог пријатељства, и можда, нечег више.En: As they slowly walked away from the fortress, leaving the beautiful day behind, Milan knew that this was only the beginning of a lovely friendship, and maybe something more.Sr: Октобарско сунце је полако залазило за град, али светлост у Милановом срцу остала је снажна и топла.En: The October sun slowly set behind the city, but the light in Milan's heart remained strong and warm. Vocabulary Words:rustled: шушталиunderfoot: под ногамаfortress: тврђаваrays: зрациfiltered: пробијалиilluminating: обасјавајућиtreasure: благоcuriosity: знатижељноnodded: климнулаbreeze: ветарcooled: хладиоconfluence: ушћеsoaking: осећајућиgesturing: показаоintently: пажљивоtouched: дирнутаresonated: одјекивалаsincerity: искреношћуconfidence: самопоуздањеgradually: полакоproudly: поносомhesitation: оклевањаfriendship: пријатељстваwarm: топлаoverlooking: пружао погледscenery: природну лепотуappreciated: цениamazed: одушевљенаdetermined: одлучанmoisture: влагу

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Story always has to come first....On this special episode we look a sweet little rom-com that also happens to be an indigenous story.  It's time for 'Sweet Summer Pow-Wow'.'Sweet Summer Pow Wow' is the story of a young Indigenous couple get a break from their troubled lives when they find each other through a summer of love on the Pow-Wow circuit.We've seen the story of young love finding each other in the middle of challenges in their youth before but seeing it through the prism of indigenous storytelling we are reminded that we're all pretty damn similar in the first place.And that's the whole point as we talk with co-writer/director Darrell Dennis and his star Tatyana Rose Baptiste about the importance of leading with story first, the built in nature of storytelling and the myriad of franchises that could be out there if Hollywood wants to mine some indigenous culture in a money making kind of way.'Sweet Summer Pow Wow' is in theatres now.

In this episode, Behk and LAH sit down with their friend, Charlie, who found herself in a web of toxic friendships and in a marriage with a woman growing in the opposite direction. Married in their twenties, our protagonist and her spouse began to drift apart as the pressures of maintaining a certain lifestyle mounted. Surrounded by a friend group that could be cast in a real-life "Mean Girls" saga, she struggled to meet her partner's ever-growing demands, all while never receiving the basic love and affection she so desperately needed.Join Behk and LAH as they explore the emotional turmoil of trying to please everyone in a world where mean girls reign supreme. They'll discuss the impact of toxic friendships on romantic relationships and the heartbreaking journey of seeking validation and love from someone who can't or won't provide it. This episode sheds light on the difficult balance between external pressures and internal desires, and the painful reality of love lost in a mean girl haze.Tune in for a raw and relatable discussion that underscores the importance of self-worth and the courage to break free from toxic ties to heal and grow positively.We believe in the importance of sharing stories and talking about trauma. All stories are shared anonymously for privacy and respect, and no names or descriptive details are included.Content Warning: This episode discusses various forms of toxic abuse, infidelity, and any topics that may disturb some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.We are not doctors or therapists; you should not take our opinions as medical advice.Have a story you would like to share? Please fill out our form.Hosts: Behk & LAHFollow us on Instagram + Facebook @ngcompodProduction & Design: LAHardenMusic: No Reason Why by Anchor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 "The waves thundered on the shore and the moon embraced the world…”   We continue Season Five of Carolyn North OutLoud podcast with a continuation of the story “Danilo,” read for you by producer, Leslie Jackson from Carolyn's book Ecstatic Relations. Part 1 can be found here. Carolyn's Website is: carolynnorthbooks.com Music: Composer: Joey Fabian. www.joeyfabian.com Carolyn North Out Loud is produced by: Leslie Jackson: www.mudfest.net   Please rate, review, and share—it is how Carolyn spreads this message of comfort in these weird times.

This content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/AAPA information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/SPP865. CME/AAPA credit will be available until August 4, 2026.Collaborating With Peers to Optimize Obesity Management in Women: Clinical Considerations Before, During, and After Pregnancy In support of improving patient care, PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.SupportThis activity is supported by an educational grant from Lilly.Disclosure information is available at the beginning of the video presentation.

"The moon rose higher and the stars spun in their paths and beneath them on the sand, we were two pure flames, burning.”   We continue Season Five of Carolyn North OutLoud podcast with a reading by producer, Leslie Jackson from Carolyn's book Ecstatic Relations. This one is a long one, and is divided into two parts. It will conclude in Season 5, Episode 4. Here is part 2. Carolyn's Website is: carolynnorthbooks.com Music: Composer: Joey Fabian. www.joeyfabian.com Carolyn North Out Loud is produced by: Leslie Jackson: www.mudfest.net   Please rate, review, and share—it is how Carolyn spreads this message of comfort in these weird times.

This content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/AAPA information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/SPP865. CME/AAPA credit will be available until August 4, 2026.Collaborating With Peers to Optimize Obesity Management in Women: Clinical Considerations Before, During, and After Pregnancy In support of improving patient care, PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.SupportThis activity is supported by an educational grant from Lilly.Disclosure information is available at the beginning of the video presentation.

This content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/AAPA information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/SPP865. CME/AAPA credit will be available until August 4, 2026.Collaborating With Peers to Optimize Obesity Management in Women: Clinical Considerations Before, During, and After Pregnancy In support of improving patient care, PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.SupportThis activity is supported by an educational grant from Lilly.Disclosure information is available at the beginning of the video presentation.

This content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/AAPA information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/SPP865. CME/AAPA credit will be available until August 4, 2026.Collaborating With Peers to Optimize Obesity Management in Women: Clinical Considerations Before, During, and After Pregnancy In support of improving patient care, PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.SupportThis activity is supported by an educational grant from Lilly.Disclosure information is available at the beginning of the video presentation.

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Young Love in Mistaken Envelopes: Arav's Brave Confession Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-08-07-22-34-01-hi Story Transcript:Hi: स्कूल की घंटी बजते ही बारिश शुरू हो गई।En: As soon as the school bell rang, it started to rain.Hi: हर तरफ बच्चों की चहल-पहल थी।En: There was hustle and bustle of children everywhere.Hi: एक ओर क्लासरूम में पंखे घूम रहे थे, तो दूसरी ओर खिड़कियों पर बारिश की बूंदें नाच रही थीं।En: In one corner, fans were spinning in the classroom, while on the other side, raindrops were dancing on the windows.Hi: इसी माहौल में, हाई स्कूल के छात्र आरव अपनी सीट पर बैठा हुआ था।En: In this atmosphere, Arav was sitting at his seat in high school.Hi: उसकी नजरें बाहर बारिश पर थीं, मगर उसका मन कहीं और भटका हुआ था।En: His eyes were on the rain outside, but his mind was wandering somewhere else.Hi: आरव के मन में बस एक ही बात घूम रही थी - इशिता।En: There was only one thing on Arav's mind - Ishita.Hi: इशिता क्लास की होशियार लड़की मानी जाती थी, और उसकी हंसी का जादू आरव पर छा गया था।En: Ishita was considered the smartest girl in the class, and her laughter had cast a spell on Arav.Hi: अपने दिल की बात इशिता को बताने के लिए आरव ने एक प्यारा सा प्रेम पत्र लिखा।En: To express his feelings, Arav wrote a sweet love letter to Ishita.Hi: लेकिन आरव की बदकिस्मती कि वह पत्र गलत लिफाफे में डाल बैठा।En: But unfortunately, Arav mistakenly placed the letter in the wrong envelope.Hi: अगले दिन, ब्रेक के दौरान आरव को यह ख्याल आया कि उसने लिफाफा मिस्टर खन्ना के डेस्क पर छोड़ दिया था।En: The next day, during break, Arav realized that he had left the envelope on Mr. Khanna's desk.Hi: पूरे स्कूल में मिस्टर खन्ना सख्त टीचर के रूप में जाने जाते थे।En: Mr. Khanna was known throughout the school as a strict teacher.Hi: आरव ने रोहन को सारी बात बताई।En: Arav told Rohan everything.Hi: रोहन का दिमाग हमेशा कुछ ना कुछ योजना बनाने में माहिर था।En: Rohan was always skilled at concocting some sort of plan.Hi: उसने आरव को भरोसा दिलाया कि सब ठीक हो जाएगा।En: He assured Arav that everything would be fine.Hi: लंच ब्रेक शुरू होते ही, दोनों ने मिस्टर खन्ना के कार्यालय में चोरी-छुपे घुसने का निर्णय लिया।En: As the lunch break began, they both decided to sneak into Mr. Khanna's office.Hi: ऑफिस में दाखिल होते ही, आरव और रोहन ने हर जगह पत्र को ढूँढ़ा, लेकिन तभी पीछे से इशिता की आवाज आई, "तुम दोनों क्या कर रहे हो यहाँ?En: As soon as they entered the office, Arav and Rohan searched everywhere for the letter, but just then Ishita's voice came from behind, "What are you two doing here?"Hi: " आंखे चौंक कर इशिता की ओर घूमी।En: Startled, they spun around to face Ishita.Hi: आरव ने सारी सच्चाई बता दी।En: Arav confessed the whole truth.Hi: इशिता ने मुस्कुराते हुए कहा, "तुम्हें यह करना था तो सीधे मुझे कहते।En: Smiling, Ishita said, "If you had to do this, you could have told me directly.Hi: खैर, मैं मदद करती हूँ।En: Anyway, I'll help you."Hi: " इशिता ने मिस्टर खन्ना को कुछ सवालों में उलझाया, ताकि आरव और रोहन पत्र ढूँढ सकें।En: Ishita distracted Mr. Khanna with some questions so that Arav and Rohan could search for the letter.Hi: आरव को अंततः वह पत्र मिल गया और चेहरे पर राहत की मुस्कान आई।En: Arav eventually found the letter and a relieved smile appeared on his face.Hi: बाहर बारिश धीरे-धीरे थम गई थी, और स्कूल के बाहर सेगरेट्स की गंध में हंसी की छींटें मिली।En: Outside, the rain had gradually stopped, and the laughter mixed with the smell of cigarettes outside the school.Hi: इशिता ने मजाकिया लहजे में कहा, "अब जब तुम्हें पत्र मिल गया है, तो क्या मुझे इसे पढ़ने का सौभाग्य मिलेगा?En: Ishita jokingly said, "Now that you've got the letter back, will I have the privilege of reading it?"Hi: " आरव ने हाँ में सिर हिलाया, और सबने ठहाके लगाए।En: Arav nodded yes, and everyone burst out laughing.Hi: आरव ने सीखा कि गलती के डर से भागना नहीं चाहिए।En: Arav learned that one should not run away from mistakes out of fear.Hi: सच्चाई और ईमानदारी से ही रास्ते आसान होते हैं।En: Only through truth and honesty do paths become easier.Hi: उसका दिल अब थोड़ा हल्का था, और भविष्य में अधिक सावधान रहने की दृढ़ता से भरा हुआ था।En: His heart was now a little lighter, and he was filled with determination to be more careful in the future. Vocabulary Words:hustle: चहल-पहलbustle: हलचलwandering: भटकाenvelope: लिफाफाstrict: सख्तconcocting: योजना बनानेsneak: चोरी-छुपेstartled: चौंकprivilege: सौभाग्यdetermination: दृढ़ताgradually: धीरे-धीरेdistracted: उलझायाrevealed: सच्चाई बताईrelief: राहतspell: जादूunfortunately: बदकिस्मतीrealized: ख्याल आयाspinning: घूम रहेlaughter: हंसीexpress: बात बतानेmistakenly: गलतconfessed: सच्चाई बता दीsmiling: मुस्कुरातेjokingly: मजाकिया लहजेpaths: रास्तेhonesty: ईमानदारीlaughter: ठहाकेfragrance: गंधcareful: सावधानclassroom: क्लासरूम

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: A Summer's First Glimmer: Romance on Budapest's Bridge Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-07-16-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A nyári este langyos szellője óvatosan simogatta Zoltán arcát, ahogy a Lánchíd felé sétált.En: The warm breeze of the summer evening gently caressed Zoltán's face as he walked toward the Lánchíd.Hu: Mellette Eszter lépkedett, mosolygósan és kíváncsian, de belül tétova érzések kavarogtak benne.En: Beside him, Eszter walked along, smiling and curious, but inside, tentative feelings swirled within her.Hu: Az este elérkezett, amire egyikük sem tudta igazán, hogy mit várjon.En: The evening had arrived, and neither of them truly knew what to expect.Hu: A nap már kezdett lebukni a horizonton, aranyszínű árnyakat vetve a Duna vizére.En: The sun had already begun to sink below the horizon, casting golden shadows on the Duna's water.Hu: A hídon állva Budapest látképe lenyűgöző volt.En: Standing on the bridge, the view of Budapest was breathtaking.Hu: A Parlament éppen úgy ragyogott, mint a gyönyörű esti fények a környező épületek ablakaiban.En: The Parlament gleamed just as the beautiful evening lights did in the windows of the surrounding buildings.Hu: Zoltán igyekezett beszédbe elegyedni.En: Zoltán tried to strike up a conversation.Hu: "Azt hiszem, csodálatos ez a kilátás, nem?En: "I think this view is wonderful, don't you?"Hu: " - kérdezte kicsit bátortalanul.En: he asked a bit hesitantly.Hu: Eszter bólintott, miközben tekintetét a távoli lámpásokra szegezte, amelyek egyre inkább átadták a helyüket az éjszaka csillagainak.En: Eszter nodded while her gaze fixed on the distant lanterns, which were increasingly giving way to the stars of the night.Hu: Zoltánt meglepte az este varázsa, és érezte, hogy ideje őszinte lenni.En: Zoltán was taken aback by the evening's magic, and he felt it was time to be honest.Hu: "Tudod, eléggé izgulok," ismerte be, "tetszel nekem, és nem akartam ezt elrontani.En: "You know, I'm quite nervous," he admitted, "I like you, and I didn't want to ruin this."Hu: " Szavai talán egyszerűek voltak, de Eszter szívéhez találtak.En: His words may have been simple, but they reached Eszter's heart.Hu: Eszter elmosolyodott, és szinte megkönnyebbült, hogy végre kimondta.En: Eszter smiled and felt almost relieved that it was finally said.Hu: "Én is bizonytalan voltam," mondta, "de most már jobban érzem magam, hogy ezt elmondtad.En: "I was uncertain too," she said, "but now I feel better that you told me."Hu: "A hídról lenyűgöző volt a látvány, de a beszélgetés még annál is jobb volt.En: The view from the bridge was stunning, but the conversation was even better.Hu: A két fiatal közösen nézte, ahogy a nap alábukik, miközben a város fényei fokozatosan átveszik az uralmat.En: The two young people watched together as the sun set, while the city lights gradually took over.Hu: Zoltán ekkor felsóhajtott egy kicsit magabiztosabban.En: Zoltán then sighed with a bit more confidence.Hu: "Azt hiszem, mindketten szeretnénk több ilyet, nem?En: "I think we both want more of this, don't we?"Hu: " kérdezte Zoltán félénken.En: asked Zoltán shyly.Hu: Eszter bólintott mosolyogva.En: Eszter nodded, smiling.Hu: "Igen," válaszolta, "nézzük meg, hová vezet.En: "Yes," she replied, "let's see where it leads."Hu: "Ahogy ott álltak, a Lánchíd alatt a nyári éjszaka puha sötétje veszi körül őket.En: As they stood there, the soft darkness of the summer night wrapped around them beneath the Lánchíd.Hu: Érezték, hogy valami új kezdődik, valami, ami értékes és valódi.En: They felt that something new was beginning, something valuable and real.Hu: Az este csodásan telt, mindkét fiatal boldogan, tele reménnyel sétált vissza a városba, kíváncsian várva, mi lesz a következő lépés.En: The evening passed wonderfully, both young people happily and hopefully walked back to the city, eagerly anticipating what the next step would be. Vocabulary Words:breeze: szellőgently: óvatosancaressed: simogattatentative: tétovaswirled: kavarogtakhorizon: horizontoncasting: vetvebreathtaking: lenyűgözőgleamed: ragyogotthesitantly: bátortalanullanterns: lámpásokstars: csillagainaktaken aback: megleptemagic: varázsahonest: őszintenervous: izgulokruin: elrontanireached: találtakuncertain: bizonytalanrelieved: megkönnyebbültgaze: tekintetétdistant: távoliconfidence: magabiztosabbanshyly: félénkenvaluable: értékestook over: átvesziksoft: puhadarkness: sötétjeeagerly: kíváncsiananticipating: várva

Fluent Fiction - Danish: A Night at Tivoli: Adventure Unfolds Beyond Romance Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-07-16-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Tivoli Gardens summede af liv.En: Tivoli Gardens buzzed with life.Da: Det var en varm sommeraften, og luften var fyldt med duften af kandiserede mandler og lyden af glade grin.En: It was a warm summer evening, and the air was filled with the scent of candied almonds and the sound of happy laughter.Da: Farverne omkring var levende og næsten som i en drøm.En: The colors around were vivid and almost dream-like.Da: Mikkel og Freja gik side om side, lidt nervøse men spændte.En: Mikkel and Freja walked side by side, a little nervous but excited.Da: Mikkel havde haft en plan.En: Mikkel had a plan.Da: Han ville tage Freja med på den romantiske bådtur langs Tivoli Sø, måske vinde en bamse til hende i et spil og afslutte aftenen med is under stjernerne.En: He wanted to take Freja on a romantic boat ride along Tivoli Sø, maybe win her a teddy bear in a game and end the evening with ice cream under the stars.Da: Men Freja havde en anden ting i tankerne.En: But Freja had something else in mind.Da: Der var et mysterium, hun havde hørt om fra sin onkel.En: There was a mystery she had heard about from her uncle.Da: Noget mystisk var sket i Tivoli for år tilbage.En: Something mysterious had happened in Tivoli years ago.Da: "Har du hørt om den gamle skattejagt i Tivoli?"En: "Have you heard about the old treasure hunt in Tivoli?"Da: spurgte Freja pludseligt.En: Freja suddenly asked.Da: Mikkel kiggede på hende, lige dele forvirret og nysgerrig.En: Mikkel looked at her, equally confused and curious.Da: "Der skulle være en ledetråd gemt i den gamle labyrint," sagde hun med glitrende øjne.En: "There's supposed to be a clue hidden in the old maze," she said with sparkling eyes.Da: Mikkel tøvede.En: Mikkel hesitated.Da: Han ville så gerne imponere hende, og en skattejagt med en ukendt fare lød ikke som den perfekte date.En: He wanted so much to impress her, and a treasure hunt with unknown danger didn't sound like the perfect date.Da: Alligevel, Frejas entusiasme var smittende.En: Still, Freja's enthusiasm was contagious.Da: "Okay," sagde han til sidst.En: "Okay," he said finally.Da: "Lad os se, hvad vi kan finde."En: "Let's see what we can find."Da: De gik mod labyrinten.En: They headed toward the maze.Da: De snoede sig gennem de hækkevægge, og Freja studerede hvert hjørne og hver skygge.En: They wound through the hedge walls, and Freja studied every corner and every shadow.Da: Overalt omkring dem fortsatte Tivolis liv og glade lyde, men inde i labyrinten blev det hele lidt mere stille, lidt mere spændende.En: All around them, Tivoli's life and joyful sounds continued, but inside the maze, everything became a bit quieter, a bit more thrilling.Da: Pludselig stødte Freja ind i noget.En: Suddenly, Freja bumped into something.Da: Det var en lille trææske, halvt skjult i jorden.En: It was a small wooden box, half-buried in the ground.Da: Hun tog den op og åbnede låget.En: She picked it up and opened the lid.Da: Indeni lå et gammelt, falmet kort.En: Inside was an old, faded map.Da: "Dette må være det!"En: "This must be it!"Da: udbrød hun.En: she exclaimed.Da: Kortet viste en hemmelig rute til en skjult skat i hjertet af Tivoli.En: The map showed a secret route to a hidden treasure in the heart of Tivoli.Da: Mikkels hjerte bankede hurtigt.En: Mikkel's heart raced.Da: Dette var ikke, hvad han havde forventet, men deres jagt var spændende.En: This was not what he had expected, but their quest was exhilarating.Da: Han kunne mærke andrenalinet suse i hans krop.En: He could feel the adrenaline rushing through his body.Da: Han kiggede på Freja.En: He looked at Freja.Da: Hendes øjne strålede mere end nogensinde.En: Her eyes shone more brightly than ever.Da: "Skal vi?"En: "Shall we?"Da: spurgte han.En: he asked.Da: Freja nikkede begejstret.En: Freja nodded excitedly.Da: De fulgte kortet, der førte dem gennem de snævre stier og til sidst til en forsænket lysning, hvor en gammel kiste gemte på en håndfuld symbolske skatte – intet af monetær værdi, men fuld af eventyr og historie.En: They followed the map, which led them through the narrow paths and finally to a sunken clearing where an old chest hid a handful of symbolic treasures—nothing of monetary value, but full of adventure and history.Da: Aftenen endte ikke, som Mikkel havde planlagt, men eventyret bragte dem tættere sammen.En: The evening didn't end as Mikkel had planned, but the adventure brought them closer together.Da: Mikkel lærte at give slip på kontrol, omfavne det ukendte.En: Mikkel learned to let go of control, to embrace the unknown.Da: Freja fik smagen af eventyr, men hun indså også, hvor vigtigt det er at dele disse øjeblikke med nogen, der tænker på hende.En: Freja got a taste of adventure, but she also realized how important it is to share these moments with someone who cares about her.Da: Som de forlod Tivoli den nat, med de levende farver stadig glimtende bag dem, vidste begge, at de lige havde startet et nyt kapitel, sammen.En: As they left Tivoli that night, with the vivid colors still glimmering behind them, both knew they had just begun a new chapter, together. Vocabulary Words:buzzed: summedescent: duftennervous: nervøsetreasure: skatmysterious: mystiskcurious: nysgerrigcontagious: smittendehedge: hækwound: snoedeshadow: skyggehalf-buried: halvt skjultfaded: falmetmap: kortroute: ruteclearing: lysningsymbolic: symbolskemonetary: monetæradventure: eventyrthrilling: spændendechest: kisteglimmering: glimtendeexcited: spændteembrace: omfavneenthusiasm: entusiasmeexclaimed: udbrøddestination: destinationsparkling: glitrendeexhilarating: spændendequest: jagtvivid: levende

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In late June 1898, a North Dakota boy—I suspect he was a serviceman en route to the Philippines—got homesick and wrote home to his mother in Jamestown. The question on his mind?: “Are there lots of juneberries at home? I would rather fall into a patch of juneberries, chokecherries, or bullberries than to have all the tame fruit in California.”

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Courage Among Dinosaurs: Mateo's Museum Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-06-21-22-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: El sol de verano se filtraba por las ventanas del museo, iluminando el esqueleto de un gran tiranosaurio.En: The summer sun filtered through the windows of the museo, illuminating the skeleton of a large tiranosaurio.Es: Mateo estaba nervioso.En: Mateo was nervous.Es: Estaba con sus compañeros de clase en una excursión escolar al Museo de Historia Natural.En: He was with his classmates on a school trip to the Museo de Historia Natural.Es: Era un lugar lleno de historia y descubrimientos fascinantes, pero Mateo solo podía pensar en una cosa: Isabella.En: It was a place full of history and fascinating discoveries, but Mateo could only think of one thing: Isabella.Es: Isabella era segura de sí misma y siempre sabía qué decir.En: Isabella was self-assured and always knew what to say.Es: Mateo la admiraba desde lejos, pero su timidez le impedía hablar con ella.En: Mateo admired her from afar, but his shyness stopped him from talking to her.Es: Javier, su amigo, notaba esto.En: Javier, his friend, noticed this.Es: Siempre animaba a Mateo a ser valiente.En: He always encouraged Mateo to be brave.Es: El grupo caminaba entre huesos prehistóricos, escuchando la voz del guía que contaba historias de tiempos pasados.En: The group walked among prehistoric bones, listening to the voice of the guide telling stories of times past.Es: Mateo se sentía perdido entre sus pensamientos y los ecos de la sala.En: Mateo felt lost in his thoughts and the echoes of the room.Es: Isabella se acercó al esqueleto del enorme dinosaurio y comentó: "¡Es impresionante!En: Isabella approached the skeleton of the enormous dinosaur and commented, "¡Es impresionante!Es: Amo los dinosaurios."En: Amo los dinosaurios."Es: El corazón de Mateo se hundió.En: Mateo's heart sank.Es: Él conocía poco sobre dinosaurios, pero quería impresionarla.En: He knew little about dinosaurs, but he wanted to impress her.Es: Mientras caminaban, Javier le dio una palmadita en la espalda y le susurró: "Habla con ella.En: As they walked, Javier gave him a pat on the back and whispered, "Habla con ella.Es: Tú sabes muchas otras cosas.En: Tú sabes muchas otras cosas.Es: Puedes hacerlo."En: Puedes hacerlo."Es: Mateo vio la sección de minerales y rocas.En: Mateo saw the section on minerals and rocks.Es: Le encantaban las piedras preciosas y sabía mucho sobre ellas.En: He loved gemstones and knew a lot about them.Es: Respiró profundo.En: He took a deep breath.Es: Pensó en lo que Javier le había dicho y se decidió.En: He thought about what Javier had said and made up his mind.Es: Se acercó a Isabella mientras ella admiraba una vitrina llena de hermosos cristales.En: He approached Isabella while she admired a display case full of beautiful crystals.Es: "Esto es una geoda", dijo Mateo, señalando una piedra que brillaba desde dentro.En: "This is a geoda," said Mateo, pointing to a stone that gleamed from inside.Es: "Es una cavidad roca revestida de cristales.En: "It's a rock cavity lined with crystals.Es: A veces encuentras amatista dentro."En: Sometimes you find amatista inside."Es: Isabella giró la cabeza, interesada.En: Isabella turned her head, interested.Es: "¿De verdad?En: "¿De verdad?Es: No lo sabía.En: No lo sabía.Es: Cuéntame más," dijo con una sonrisa.En: Cuéntame más," she said with a smile.Es: Mateo comenzó a hablar sobre las diferentes formaciones minerales.En: Mateo began talking about the different mineral formations.Es: Al principio temblaba, pero la curiosidad genuina de Isabella lo hacía sentir más seguro.En: At first, he trembled, but Isabella's genuine curiosity made him feel more confident.Es: Ella escuchaba con atención y hacía preguntas.En: She listened attentively and asked questions.Es: Mientras la conversación fluía, Mateo se dio cuenta de algo importante.En: As the conversation flowed, Mateo realized something important.Es: No necesitaba saber de todo para causar una buena impresión.En: He didn't need to know everything to make a good impression.Es: Solo necesitaba ser él mismo.En: He just needed to be himself.Es: Javier, observando desde la distancia, sonreía y le hizo un gesto aprobador a Mateo.En: Javier, watching from a distance, smiled and gave Mateo an approving gesture.Es: La excursión terminó con Isabella y Mateo caminando juntos, discutiendo qué lugar del museo les había gustado más.En: The trip ended with Isabella and Mateo walking together, discussing which part of the museo they liked best.Es: Mateo había enfrentado su temor y descubierto que, al final, la conversación sincera y el interés genuino eran lo que importaba.En: Mateo had faced his fear and discovered that, in the end, sincere conversation and genuine interest were what mattered.Es: El museo se convirtió en un lugar memorable para Mateo, no solo por su belleza e historia, sino por ser el escenario donde encontró su confianza para hablar con Isabella y darse cuenta de todo lo que podía lograr con un poco de valentía.En: The museo became a memorable place for Mateo, not just for its beauty and history, but for being the setting where he found his confidence to talk to Isabella and realized everything he could achieve with a little courage. Vocabulary Words:the skeleton: el esqueletothe tyrannosaurus: el tiranosaurionervous: nerviosothe classmates: los compañerosthe school trip: la excursión escolarfascinating: fascinanteto admire: admirarshyness: la timidezto encourage: animarthe guide: el guíaprehistoric: prehistóricothe genuine curiosity: la curiosidad genuinathe discovery: el descubrimientothe impression: la impresiónto whisper: susurrarthe minerals: los mineralesthe rocks: las rocasthe gemstones: las piedras preciosasto breathe: respirarthe display case: la vitrinathe geode: la geodato gleam: brillarthe amethyst: la amatistato tremble: temblarto realize: darse cuentathe fear: el temorsincere: sincerothe courage: la valentíato achieve: lograrto face: enfrentar

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Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Whispers in the Sunlight: A Graduation Confession Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-06-10-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Det var en varm dag i slutten av mai, og solen skinte lyst over Oslofjordens rolige vann.En: It was a warm day at the end of May, and the sun shone brightly over the calm waters of the Oslofjord.No: Alléen til utsiktspunktet var fylt med blomstrende trær, og en myk bris røsket i det grønne løvet.En: The alley leading to the viewpoint was filled with blooming trees, and a gentle breeze rustled the green foliage.No: Midt i denne idyllen samlet skoleelever seg, kledd i sine fineste antrekk for avslutningsseremonien.En: In the midst of this idyll, school students gathered, dressed in their finest attire for the graduation ceremony.No: Sander sto sammen med sine klasseromskamerater, men tankene hans var et annet sted.En: Sander stood with his classmates, but his thoughts were elsewhere.No: Han visste at dette var dagen han måtte si noe viktig til Ingrid, en dag han både fryktet og så frem til.En: He knew that today was the day he had to say something important to Ingrid, a day he both dreaded and looked forward to.No: Ingrid, hans beste venn, betydde mer for ham enn han noen gang hadde turt å innrømme.En: Ingrid, his best friend, meant more to him than he had ever dared to admit.No: Nå, med universitetslivet ventende rundt hjørnet, ville han ikke ha noen angrer.En: Now, with university life looming around the corner, he didn't want to have any regrets.No: Ingrid, som alltid, sto et par meter bortenfor ham.En: Ingrid, as always, stood a few meters away from him.No: Hun pratet og lo, men Sander la merke til at hun også kastet innimellom blikk mot ham, som om hun følte at noe betydningsfullt var i ferd med å skje.En: She chatted and laughed, but Sander noticed that she also occasionally glanced over at him, as if she sensed that something significant was about to happen.No: Hennes stillferdige ettertenksomhet gjorde henne enda mer fascinerende for Sander.En: Her quiet contemplation made her even more fascinating to Sander.No: Taler ble holdt, diplomene utdelt, og foreldre applauderte entusiastisk.En: Speeches were given, diplomas handed out, and parents applauded enthusiastically.No: Sander kjente hjertet hans banke raskere for hvert minutt som gikk.En: Sander felt his heart beat faster with every passing minute.No: Endelig, etter seremonien, når folk begynte å mingle og ta bilder, visste Sander at det var nå eller aldri.En: Finally, after the ceremony, as people began to mingle and take pictures, Sander knew it was now or never.No: Han så seg rundt og fant Ingrid som sto alene et øyeblikk, vendt mot den vakre fjorden.En: He looked around and found Ingrid standing alone for a moment, facing the beautiful fjord.No: Med bestemte skritt gikk han bort til henne.En: With determined steps, he walked over to her.No: "Ingrid," begynte han, litt tørr i munnen.En: "Ingrid," he began, a bit dry-mouthed.No: "Det er noe jeg må si."En: "There's something I have to say."No: Hun snudde seg mot ham, det vennlige smilet alltid på plass, men øynene viste en forsiktig nysgjerrighet.En: She turned to him, the friendly smile ever present, but her eyes showed cautious curiosity.No: "Jeg har tenkt mye den siste tiden," fortsatte han og kikket ut mot den glitrende vannflaten for styrke.En: "I've been thinking a lot lately," he continued, gazing out at the shimmering water for strength.No: "Om oss. Om fremtiden. Jeg vil ikke miste kontakten med deg når vi begynner på universitetet. Men mer enn det..."En: "About us. About the future. I don't want to lose touch with you when we start university. But more than that..."No: Han tok en dyp pusting.En: He took a deep breath.No: "Jeg liker deg. Mer enn som en venn."En: "I like you. More than just as a friend."No: Overraskelsen i Ingrids øyne var umiskjennelig.En: The surprise in Ingrid's eyes was unmistakable.No: Hennes ansikt, lyst opp av den sene vårsolen, avslørte en rekke følelser – fra vantro til skjønnlighet.En: Her face, lit up by the late spring sun, revealed a range of emotions—from disbelief to beauty.No: "Sander," sa hun stille, "jeg har følt det samme lenge."En: "Sander," she said quietly, "I've felt the same for a long time."No: Lettelsen som skylte over ham var overveldende.En: The relief that washed over him was overwhelming.No: De omfavnet hverandre, og ord trengtes ikke.En: They embraced, and no words were needed.No: Øyeblikket var fylt med lovende stillhet, kun avbrutt av fjordens varsommelige bølgesvulp.En: The moment was filled with promising silence, only interrupted by the fjord's gentle waves.No: Mens kvelden fortsatt hadde et mildt lys, gikk de begge framtiden i møte med fornyet selvtillit.En: While the evening still held a mild light, they both faced the future with renewed confidence.No: Sander hadde overvunnet en frykt og lærte en viktig lekse: Å uttrykke følelser og omfavne endringer kunne faktisk bringe det beste i livet.En: Sander had overcome a fear and learned an important lesson: Expressing feelings and embracing change could indeed bring out the best in life.No: Ingrid og Sander trakk seg forsiktig tilbake fra klemmen, begge med lettede smil om munnen.En: Ingrid and Sander gently pulled away from the hug, both with relieved smiles on their faces.No: "La oss finne ut av dette sammen," foreslo Ingrid muntert.En: "Let's figure this out together," suggested Ingrid cheerfully.No: Og sammen sto de der, med Oslofjordens strålende skjønnhet som bakteppe, klare til hva livet kunne bringe.En: And together they stood there, with the radiant beauty of the Oslofjord as a backdrop, ready for whatever life might bring. Vocabulary Words:calm: roligbreeze: brisrustled: røsketfoliage: løvidyll: idyllattire: antrekkdreaded: fryktetadmire: innrømmelooming: ventendecontemplation: ettertenksomhethanded out: utdeltenthusiastically: entusiastiskmingle: mingledetermined: bestemtegazed: kikketshimmering: glitrendemistake: feilregrets: angrercautious: forsiktigcuriosity: nysgjerrighetunmistakable: umiskjenneligemotions: følelserembraced: omfavnetpromising: lovendeoverwhelming: overveldendeembracing: omfavnepulled away: trakk seg tilbakemild: mildtradiant: strålendebackdrop: bakteppe

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Unexpected Encounters: Love Blossoms by the Duomo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-06-10-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: La piazza del Duomo brulicava di vita quel pomeriggio di tarda primavera.En: La piazza del Duomo was bustling with life that late spring afternoon.It: Luce calda e vibrante cadeva sulla facciata intricata del Duomo, creando un gioco di ombre che pareva danzare al ritmo del via vai dei turisti e dei fiorentini.En: Warm, vibrant light fell on the intricate facade of the Duomo, creating a play of shadows that seemed to dance to the rhythm of tourists and Florentines hustling by.It: L'aria era impregnata dal profumo invitante delle trattorie vicine.En: The air was filled with the inviting aroma of nearby trattorie.It: Luca, con un blocco da disegno sotto il braccio, osservava il Duomo, cercando di catturare l'essenza delle sue curve e dei suoi dettagli gotici.En: Luca, with a sketchbook under his arm, observed the Duomo, trying to capture the essence of its curves and gothic details.It: Era un giovane studente d'arte, attento ai particolari, ma spesso distratto dalla bellezza che lo circondava.En: He was a young art student, attentive to details but often distracted by the beauty surrounding him.It: Nel frattempo, Sofia passeggiava per la piazza, alla ricerca di qualcosa che spezzasse la monotonia della sua routine.En: Meanwhile, Sofia strolled through the square, searching for something to break the monotony of her routine.It: Fiorentina di nascita, adorava la sua città, ma sentiva il bisogno di una boccata d'aria fresca.En: A native Florentine, she adored her city but felt the need for a breath of fresh air.It: Giorgio, il venditore di gelato, osservava con sguardo divertito da dietro il suo banco.En: Giorgio, the ice cream vendor, watched amusedly from behind his counter.It: Era un uomo affabile, noto tra i locali per il suo gelato gustoso e i suoi commenti spiritosi.En: He was a friendly man, known among the locals for his tasty ice cream and witty remarks.It: Quel giorno, notò Luca e Sofia dirigersi contemporaneamente verso un cono gelato non reclamato.En: That day, he noticed Luca and Sofia heading simultaneously for an unclaimed ice cream cone.It: Le loro mani si incontrarono sopra il fresco dolce e, colti alla sprovvista, si scambiarono un sorriso.En: Their hands met above the cool treat, and taken by surprise, they exchanged a smile.It: “Mi sa che abbiamo lo stesso buon gusto,” disse Luca con un sorriso timido.En: “I guess we have the same good taste,” said Luca with a shy smile.It: Sofia rise, decidendo in un lampo di dar voce al suo interesse per questa interazione inaspettata.En: Sofia laughed, deciding in a flash to give voice to her interest in this unexpected interaction.It: “Forse dovremmo dividerlo e scoprire cosa altro condividiamo.” Giorgio, che aveva seguito la scena, offrì loro due coni al prezzo di uno, strizzando l'occhio.En: “Maybe we should share it and discover what else we have in common.” Giorgio, who had witnessed the scene, offered them two cones for the price of one, winking.It: “Godetevi il mio gelato con il Duomo sullo sfondo,” disse con un sorriso largo.En: “Enjoy my ice cream with the Duomo in the background,” he said with a broad smile.It: Luca portò a termine il suo disegno con uno sguardo di rammarico, ma capì che l'occasione di conoscere Sofia valeva una pausa dal suo progetto.En: Luca completed his drawing with a look of regret, but he understood that the opportunity to get to know Sofia was worth a break from his project.It: Così i due si incamminarono per le strade di Firenze, parlando di arte, sogni e tutto ciò che stava nascendo tra loro.En: So the two strolled through the streets of Firenze, talking about art, dreams, and everything growing between them.It: Dopo una passeggiata nei vicoli ombreggiati, Sofia condusse Luca verso un bar nascosto su un tetto, un luogo che conservava per momenti speciali.En: After a walk in the shadowy alleys, Sofia led Luca to a hidden rooftop bar, a place she reserved for special moments.It: Da lì, la vista della città era mozzafiato.En: From there, the view of the city was breathtaking.It: “Non porto mai nessuno qui,” confessò Sofia, confidando nell'istinto che la guidava.En: “I never bring anyone here,” Sofia confessed, trusting her instincts.It: Luca la osservò, meravigliato dalla semplicità e dalla bellezza di quel momento.En: Luca watched her, amazed by the simplicity and beauty of the moment.It: “Penso che sto scoprendo qualcosa di più bello della stessa città,” disse, avvicinandosi un poco.En: “I think I'm discovering something more beautiful than the city itself,” he said, moving a little closer.It: Con il calar del sole, i due si scambiarono un piccolo dono: Luca le regalò un disegno del Duomo, mentre Sofia tolse un braccialetto dal polso, offrendoglielo come segno della loro nuova amicizia e di una giornata da ricordare.En: As the sun set, they exchanged small gifts: Luca gave her a drawing of the Duomo, while Sofia took a bracelet off her wrist, offering it to him as a token of their new friendship and a day to remember.It: “Domani sarò di nuovo qui,” disse Luca.En: “I'll be here again tomorrow,” said Luca.It: “Se vuoi, possiamo esplorare un altro angolo nascosto di Firenze.” Sofia acconsentì, i suoi occhi brillanti di una nuova luce.En: “If you want, we can explore another hidden corner of Firenze.” Sofia agreed, her eyes shining with a new light.It: Si salutarono, ognuno portando a casa un pezzo di quello che avevano trovato l'uno nell'altra: un equilibrio tra lavoro e amicizia per Luca, e la gioia della spontaneità per Sofia.En: They said goodbye, each taking home a piece of what they had found in each other: a balance between work and friendship for Luca, and the joy of spontaneity for Sofia.It: Così, la piazza del Duomo, testimone di tanti avvenimenti, accolse il loro primo incontro, promettendo a entrambi nuove avventure e un amore nascente tra le sue antiche pietre.En: Thus, the piazza del Duomo, witness to so many events, embraced their first meeting, promising both new adventures and a budding love among its ancient stones. Vocabulary Words:square: la piazzalife: la vitaafternoon: il pomeriggiofacade: la facciataintricate: intricatashadow: l'ombratourist: il turistanative: il fiorentinoaroma: il profumosketchbook: il blocco da disegnoessence: l'essenzagothic: goticoroutine: la routinebreath: la boccatavendor: il venditorecone: il conounclaimed: non reclamatotreat: il dolcesurprise: la sorpresagift: il donobracelet: il braccialettofriendship: l'amiciziabackground: lo sfondobarkeeper: il baristahidden: nascostomoment: il momentorooftop: il tettobreathtaking: mozzafiatoinstinct: l'istintobalance: l'equilibrio

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Summer Letters: A Tale of Young Courage and New Beginnings Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-06-03-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: בחדר המלא בשמש של התיכון הציבורי של רחובות, תלמידים מתרגשים מדברים על התוכניות שלהם לקיץ.En: In the sunlit room of the public high school in Rehovot, students excitedly talked about their summer plans.He: נעם עמד בצד, מביט בשירה בצד השני של המסדרון.En: Noam stood aside, watching Shira on the other side of the corridor.He: ליבו דפק מהר, והוא החזיק ביד מכתב.En: His heart pounded fast, and he held a letter in his hand.He: היה זה המכתב שכתב לשירה כבר לפני ימים.En: It was the letter he had written to Shira days ago.He: נעם, תלמיד שקט ומחושב, תמיד חש בחיבה סודית לשירה, התלמידה המבריקה והבולטת בכיתה.En: Noam, a quiet and thoughtful student, always had a secret fondness for Shira, the brilliant and outstanding student in the class.He: היא החלה לארוז את הספרים שלה לאט לאט, בינתיים החברים מסביב נפרדו לשלום וקראו ברכת "בהצלחה" כשהיא מתכוננת לצאת לתוכנית הקיץ היוקרתית בחו"ל.En: She began to pack her books slowly, while friends around her said goodbye and wished her "good luck" as she prepared to leave for the prestigious summer program abroad.He: נעם נשם עמוק ושקל איך לגשת אליה.En: Noam took a deep breath and weighed how to approach her.He: הוא רצה כל כך להגיד לה מה שהוא מרגיש, אבל המילים לא יצאו.En: He wanted so much to tell her how he felt, but the words wouldn't come out.He: המחשבה על דחייה הציפה אותו.En: The thought of rejection overwhelmed him.He: אבל הוא ידע: זהו הרגע או לא בכלל.En: But he knew: it was now or never.He: אם הוא לא ימסור לה את המכתב היום, אולי לעולם לא יהיה לו האומץ לעשות זאת.En: If he didn't give her the letter today, he might never have the courage to do so.He: בעוד ההמולה מסביב גוברת, והדלתות לבית הספר נפתחות, נעם מצא את האומץ והתקרב לשירה.En: As the bustle around increased and the school doors opened, Noam found the courage and approached Shira.He: היא הסתכלה אליו בהפתעה כשהוא הגיש לה את המכתב.En: She looked at him in surprise when he handed her the letter.He: בלי מילים נוספות, הוא הסתובב במהירות והלך.En: Without further words, he quickly turned and left.He: שירה חייכה אליו בחום, ולאחר מכן פתחה את המכתב וקראה אותו בעיון.En: Shira smiled warmly at him, and then opened the letter and read it carefully.He: המילים היו כנות ופשוטות.En: The words were honest and simple.He: היא הרימה את מבטה לנעם, שנשאר לעמוד בקצה המסדרון.En: She lifted her gaze to Noam, who remained standing at the end of the corridor.He: "נעם," היא קראה, והוא הסתובב אליה.En: "Noam," she called out, and he turned to her.He: "אני אכתוב לך במהלך הקיץ," היא הבטיחה לו, עיניה מבריקות.En: "I will write to you during the summer," she promised him, her eyes shining.He: נעם חייך, הרגיש קליל יותר, כאילו משא כבד ירד מעליו.En: Noam smiled, feeling lighter, as if a heavy burden had been lifted from him.He: הוא למד שהבעת הרגשות איננה תמיד מפחידה כמו שהוא חשב, ולעיתים לפעמים צריך לקחת סיכון כדי למצוא אושר.En: He learned that expressing emotions is not always as scary as he thought, and sometimes one must take a risk to find happiness.He: הקיץ עמד להתחיל, והכל הרגיש פתוח ומלא אפשרויות.En: Summer was about to begin, and everything felt open and full of possibilities. Vocabulary Words:sunlit: המלא בשמשpublic: ציבוריcorridor: מסדרוןpounded: דפקfondness: חיבהthoughtful: מחושבprestigious: יוקרתיתabroad: חו"לweighed: שקלrejection: דחייהoverwhelmed: הציפהcourage: אומץhustle: המולהapproached: התקרבsurprise: הפתעהgaze: מבטהshining: מבריקותburden: משאlighter: קליל יותרexpressing: הבעתemotions: הרגשותscary: מפחידהrisk: סיכוןpossibilities: אפשרויותexcitedly: מתרגשיםsecret: סודיתfarewell: נפרדו לשלוםhanded: הגישpromised: הבטיחהbreathe: נשםBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

We respect a woman who keeps the crab claws on to yell at her ex husband00:00 Introduction to Chaos02:56 Dramatic Revelations06:00 Confrontations and Conflicts09:03 Growth and Redemption12:01 Misunderstandings and Reactions15:03 The Role of Drama in Relationships18:04 The Impact of External Influences21:00 Navigating Emotional Turmoil24:00 The Consequences of Chaos25:41 Navigating Boundaries in Relationships30:03 Michaela's Journey of Healing34:54 Young Love and Marital Challenges39:58 The Complexity of Friendships44:56 Vulnerability and Growth in Relationships51:57 The Weight of Expectations and Reality TV Life

(00:00:00) Teaser (00:01:42) Cocktail of the Week- Heaux On the Rocks (00:02:45) Black Hair Woes & Braids (00:16:58) Brooklyn Bedding Code Cocktales (00:19:55) Family & Anxiousness (00:39:20) Vibe Fest in Sedona Aug 24-27 (00:40:33) Join Kiki's Book Club- June "The Nothing Man" (00:42:30) Weird Sex Segment- Sex Myths We Used To Believe (00:52:08) Main Discussion- Young Love (01:08:06) Indecisive Diane (01:08:55) Advice Segment (01:14:59) CockTales Segment We're back! And this week's episode of CockTales: Dirty Discussions has range, okay? From backshots and braids to funerals and family group pics, we cover it all. Kiki talks about heading to Louisiana a few hours after recording for her grandfather's funeral and gives an update on the emotional rollercoaster that came with it (yes, grandma got her group photo and yes, it's on YouTube). Meanwhile, Medinah just took her braids out in the most luxurious way and is deep in her "enjoy and romanticize every moment" era.  We're talking young love, grown crushes, being a tender-headed Black girl just trying to function, and the ridiculous things we believed about sex back in the day. There's also a new cocktail recipe (Heaux on the Rocks), a ridiculous listener confession, and of course, a little indecisive date suggestions from Diane.

Send us a textIn this episode, we dive into Netflix's hit show Forever—discussing its twists, themes, and unforgettable moments. From deep emotions to unexpected turns, we break down what made it binge-worthy. Tune in for the scoop, then join us for a fun coffee chat to keep the conversation brewing!Music by:Golden Hour by Vlad Gluschenko https://soundcloud.com/vgl9 Affirmation Music: Fireflies by Ambient Boy https://musicvine.com/track/ambient-boy/fireflies

Still unclear if there is any relation to Ben Affleck.00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview02:12 Dark Themes and Family Dynamics05:28 Provo's Surprising Reality10:58 Friendship and Loyalty in the Show12:42 Navigating Relationships and Forgiveness18:50 Dating and Personal Growth20:55 Family Ties and Parental Influence21:34 Judgment and Family Dynamics24:48 Zach's Accountability and Relationships28:40 Family Trauma and Lack of Support35:50 Manipulation and Family Dynamics39:22 Young Love and Misunderstandings41:15 Messy Friendships and Justifications42:15 Dance Moves and Drama45:05 Lies and Confrontations48:02 Halloween Party Antics51:56 Relationships and Revelations56:04 Truths and Consequences01:00:00 Final Thoughts and Reflections

Amanda Jones has had quite a career, as evident in this really insightful conversation about her journey as a film and television composer. One of her latest projects, Number One on the Call Sheet, is a prolific, eye-opening two-part Apple TV+ documentary featuring candid conversations with some of the entertainment industry's biggest stars, like Angela Bassett, Halle Berry, Jamie Foxx, Idris Elba, Whoopi Goldberg, Viola Davis, Denzel Washington and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, to name just a few.Amanda's career includes BET's Twenties from Lena Waithe, OWN's Cherish the Day, produced by Ava DuVernay and A Black Lady Sketch Show, produced by Robin Thede and Issa Rae. We learn about the empowerment she received from this powerful group of Black women so early in her journey.Amanda earned her first Emmy nomination for Home, an Apple TV+ series and became the first Black woman nominated for an Outstanding Music Composition for a Documentary Series or Special (Original Dramatic Score) Emmy. Later, Amanda was awarded a Daytime Emmy Award for Home.The idea of following one's passion resonates heavily throughout this conversation. Amanda shares that her love of sounds, more specifically music, started around the age of 3. After graduating from Vassar College and later, studying film scoring and orchestration at Berklee College of Music, she landed an internship with Hans Zimmer and it was an opportunity at Lionsgate that helped give her a more 360-degree sense of the business side of things.Other takeaways from this multifaceted chat hone in on creating a sonic language for films and TV, the importance of asking questions, communication and collaboration during the creative process, having a strong creative voice, knowing when to delegate as well as fighting off stigmas reserved for women of color and mothers.A co-founder of Composers Diversity Collective, Amanda's other credits include Somebody Somewhere, Good Trouble, Naomi, Young Love, 7 Days, Dreamland: The Rise and Fall of Black Wall Street, Definition Please, Moving On, The Perfect Find, Mea Culpa, Jodie and the new Apple TV+ series, Murderbot.  

In this heartfelt and humor-filled episode, Mining Minds sits down with the unforgettable Patti Haye — mother, grandmother, storyteller, and true pioneer of family life. At 87 years young, Patti takes us on a powerful journey through her life growing up post World War II, navigating early motherhood, and supporting a family through decades of cross-country moves, strikes, and the Alaskan wilderness. With stories that span barefoot days in the Yakima Valley to raising children in harsh winters and small mining towns, Patti reminds us of what resilience looks like. She talks about building homes from scratch (literally and metaphorically), the challenges of living frugally, and the joys of doing it all with love. From all of us at Mining Minds — Happy Mother's Day! To the women holding it down in work boots, office chairs, at home, or in the classrooms — this episode is for you. Thank you for the strength, love, and lessons you pass on every day. Pour a cup of coffee (or scotch) and tune in for one of our most touching conversations yet.   Sponsors:  Heavy Metal Equipment & Rentals GBC-NORCAT Liebherr Mining Chapters:  12:10 Young Love  21:29 Courtship, wedding bells, and a $5 dress 34:33 Haul Trucks and Maintaining  48:32 North to Alaska 1:05:32 Earthquakes and Endurance 1:17:11 Lower 48 1:26:39 Metaphysics  1:34:21 Early Childhood Development 1:39:11 Telling stories in the middle of it  

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Fluent Fiction - Danish: Romance in Tivoli: A Heartfelt Evening Unveiled Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-04-30-22-34-01-da Story Transcript:Da: Mikkel og Sofie spadserede gennem indgangen til Tivoli Gardens.En: Mikkel and Sofie strolled through the entrance of Tivoli Gardens.Da: Foråret havde taget fat.En: Spring had set in.Da: Blomsterne stod i fuldt flor, og de små lys glimtede overalt.En: The flowers were in full bloom, and the small lights twinkled everywhere.Da: Det var en verden af farver og lyde.En: It was a world of colors and sounds.Da: Mikkel kiggede sig omkring.En: Mikkel looked around.Da: Han kunne mærke, hvordan hans hjerte bankede.En: He could feel his heart pounding.Da: Sofie ved hans side var smilende og sprudlende.En: Sofie beside him was smiling and vibrant.Da: "Wow, det er så smukt her!"En: "Wow, it's so beautiful here!"Da: sagde Sofie, mens hun kiggede op på de gamle træer fyldt med blomster.En: said Sofie, as she looked up at the old trees filled with flowers.Da: "Hvor skal vi hen først?"En: "Where should we go first?"Da: Mikkel trak vejret dybt.En: Mikkel took a deep breath.Da: "Jeg vil gerne vise dig et stille sted.En: "I want to show you a quiet place.Da: Det betyder meget for mig," sagde han stille.En: It means a lot to me," he said quietly.Da: Han var nervøs, men beslutsom.En: He was nervous but determined.Da: Det her var hans chance for at åbne sig for Sofie.En: This was his chance to open up to Sofie.Da: De gik gennem menneskemængden.En: They walked through the crowd.Da: Børn grinede på karrusellen, og duften af sukkerflødeis fyldte luften.En: Children laughed on the carousel, and the scent of sugar cream ice cream filled the air.Da: Men Mikkel tænkte kun på den klare aftenhimmel og stedet, han havde planlagt at vise Sofie.En: But Mikkel only thought of the clear evening sky and the place he had planned to show Sofie.Da: Det var et sted, hvor hans tanker altid blev klare.En: It was a place where his thoughts always became clear.Da: Ved en mindre sti bød pæretræerne dem velkommen ind i en mere fredfyldt del af parken.En: Along a smaller path, the pear trees welcomed them into a more peaceful part of the park.Da: Fuglene sang deres sidste sange, mens solen nærmede sig horisonten.En: The birds sang their last songs as the sun approached the horizon.Da: Sofie fulgte Mikkel, nysgerrig og tillidsfuld.En: Sofie followed Mikkel, curious and trusting.Da: "Hvor fører du mig hen, Mikkel?"En: "Where are you taking me, Mikkel?"Da: spurgte hun med et varmt smil, mens de gik længere væk fra larmen.En: she asked with a warm smile as they moved farther away from the noise.Da: Mikkel standsede forsigtigt ved en bæk.En: Mikkel carefully stopped by a brook.Da: Her var der kun lyden af rislende vand.En: Here, there was only the sound of babbling water.Da: Det var hans favoritsted.En: It was his favorite place.Da: Han vendte sig mod Sofie.En: He turned to Sofie.Da: Hjertet bankede hurtigere end før.En: His heart was beating faster than before.Da: "Sofie," begyndte han, "jeg har noget at vise dig."En: "Sofie," he began, "I have something to show you."Da: Han tog et lille stykke papir frem fra sin jakke.En: He took out a small piece of paper from his jacket.Da: Det var en tegning, han havde lavet.En: It was a drawing he had made.Da: Et billede af henne ved bænken, som han havde tænkt på hele ugen.En: A picture of her by the bench, which he had been thinking about all week.Da: "Det... det er for dig."En: "This... this is for you."Da: Sofie kiggede på tegningen.En: Sofie looked at the drawing.Da: Hun så, hvordan lyset fra solnedgangen dansede på papiret, og hvordan hendes egne træk var fanget i Mikkels hænder.En: She saw how the light from the sunset danced on the paper and how her own features were captured in Mikkel's hands.Da: Hun kiggede op på ham, tydeligt rørt.En: She looked up at him, clearly moved.Da: "Det er smukt, Mikkel.En: "It's beautiful, Mikkel.Da: Tak," sagde hun blidt og tog hans hånd.En: Thank you," she said gently and took his hand.Da: "Jeg er glad for, du delte det med mig."En: "I'm glad you shared it with me."Da: I det øjeblik blev Mikkels bekymringer lettet.En: In that moment, Mikkel's worries were eased.Da: Han havde givet en del af sig selv og blev mødt med forståelse.En: He had given a part of himself and was met with understanding.Da: Han havde taget en chance og fandt glæde.En: He had taken a chance and found joy.Da: De sad længe der i tavshed.En: They sat there in silence for a long time.Da: Nætterne i Tivoli var magiske, og imens mørket faldt på, var det, som om de to også havde fundet noget magisk i hinanden.En: Nights in Tivoli were magical, and as darkness fell, it was as if the two had also found something magical in each other.Da: For første gang mærkede Mikkel, hvordan modet til at åbne sig kunne føre til noget smukt.En: For the first time, Mikkel realized how the courage to open up could lead to something beautiful.Da: Med Sofie ved sin side var han klar til fremtiden, uanset hvad den måtte bringe.En: With Sofie by his side, he was ready for the future, no matter what it might bring. Vocabulary Words:strolled: spadseredebloom: flortwinkled: glimtedepounding: bankedequiet: stillenervous: nervøsdetermined: beslutsomcarousel: karrusellenscent: duftpath: stipeaceful: fredfyldthorizon: horisontencurious: nysgerrigtrusting: tillidsfuldbrook: bækbabbling: rislendefavorite: favoritdrawing: tegningcaptured: fangetmoved: rørtgently: blidtfaded: lettetsilence: tavsheddarkness: mørketmagical: magiskecourage: modetease: lettejoy: glædefate: fremtidenregardless: uanset

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Cherry Blossoms and First Confessions: A Tokyo Spring Story Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-04-30-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 春の東京は、桜が満開で美しい景色が広がります。En: In spring, Tokyo is filled with beautiful scenery as cherry blossoms are in full bloom.Ja: 特に、桜まつりでは、街がピンクと白に染まります。En: Especially during the cherry blossom festival, the city is dyed in pink and white.Ja: 道沿いの桜の木の下で、沢山の人々が笑顔で集まっています。En: Under the cherry trees lining the streets, many people gather with smiles.Ja: 屋台には、たくさんの食べ物やゲームが並びます。En: The stalls are lined with various foods and games.Ja: 笑い声が響き、桜の香りが漂っています。En: The sound of laughter echoes, and the fragrance of cherry blossoms lingers in the air.Ja: ハルトは心臓がドキドキしていました。En: Haruto's heart was pounding.Ja: 今日は大切な日です。En: Today is an important day.Ja: 友達の愛子に気持ちを伝えるつもりです。En: He plans to express his feelings to his friend Aiko.Ja: 彼はシャイな大学生で、普段は写真を撮ることが大好きです。En: He is a shy university student who usually loves taking photos.Ja: しかし、今日は写真を撮りに来たのではありません。En: However, today, he is not here to take pictures.Ja: 彼の気持ちを伝えるために来ました。En: He came to convey his feelings.Ja: 「ハルト、大丈夫？」ダイチが肩を叩きます。En: "Haruto, are you okay?" Daichi taps his shoulder.Ja: 彼はハルトの親友で、いつも励ましてくれます。En: He is Haruto's best friend and always encourages him.Ja: 「うん、大丈夫。でも緊張するよ」とハルトは答えました。En: "Yeah, I'm okay. But I'm nervous," Haruto replied.Ja: その時、愛子が現れました。En: At that moment, Aiko appeared.Ja: 彼女は明るい笑顔を浮かべています。En: She is wearing a bright smile.Ja: 「ハルト、来てくれてありがとう！一緒に桜を見よう！」En: "Haruto, thank you for coming! Let's look at the cherry blossoms together!"Ja: 三人は桜の下を歩き始めました。En: The three of them started walking under the cherry trees.Ja: ハルトは自分の心臓の音が聞こえそうでした。En: Haruto felt like he could hear the sound of his own heartbeat.Ja: しかし、彼は一つの決心をしていました。En: However, he was determined to show the photo album.Ja: 写真で自分の気持ちを伝えるのです。En: He wanted to convey his feelings through the photographs.Ja: 「ねえ、愛子、これを見て」とハルトは、バッグから小さなアルバムを取り出しました。En: "Hey, Aiko, look at this," Haruto said, taking a small album out of his bag.Ja: そこには二人で写した写真がたくさん入っています。En: It was filled with photos of the two of them together.Ja: 愛子は驚いた顔をして、「これ全部、私？」と尋ねます。En: Aiko looked surprised and asked, "Are these all of me?"Ja: 「うん。君といる時が一番楽しいから」とハルトは、はにかみながら言いました。En: "Yeah. Being with you is the most fun," Haruto said, blushing.Ja: その時、突然の風が吹き、桜の花びらが舞い上がりました。En: At that moment, a sudden breeze blew, and cherry blossom petals danced in the air.Ja: 二人は見上げ、その美しさに言葉を失いました。En: The two looked up, speechless at the beauty.Ja: 「愛子、実はずっと君が好きだったんだ」とハルトは勇気を振り絞って言いました。En: "Aiko, to be honest, I've always liked you," Haruto mustered the courage to say.Ja: 愛子は微笑みました。「ハルト、私は気づいてたかもしれない。ありがとう、言ってくれて嬉しいよ」En: Aiko smiled. "Haruto, I might have realized it. Thank you, I'm happy you told me."Ja: ハルトは安心して笑顔になりました。「一緒にお祭りを回ろうか？」En: Haruto smiled with relief. "Shall we explore the festival together?"Ja: 「うん！」愛子はハルトの手を取りました。En: "Yeah!" Aiko took Haruto's hand.Ja: その日、二人はたくさんの桜と共に、幸せな時間を過ごしました。En: That day, with many cherry blossoms, they spent a happy time together.Ja: ハルトは心の中で、自分に自信を持てたことを嬉しく感じました。En: Haruto felt glad from the bottom of his heart that he could have confidence in himself.Ja: 冒険し、気持ちを伝えることで、新しい一歩を踏み出せることを知りました。En: Through daring and expressing his feelings, he realized he could take a new step forward.Ja: そして、春の桜の下で、彼の心も花が咲いたのでした。En: And under the spring cherry blossoms, a flower bloomed in his heart as well. Vocabulary Words:scenery: 景色bloom: 満開festival: 祭りfragrance: 香りlingers: 漂っていますheart was pounding: 心臓がドキドキしていましたshy: シャイconvey: 伝えるtap: 叩きますencourage: 励ましてくれますblushing: はにかみながらbreeze: 風petals: 花びらdanced: 舞い上がりましたspeechless: 言葉を失いましたmustered: 振り絞ってcourage: 勇気realized: 気づいてたrelief: 安心explore: 回ろうglad: 嬉しく感じましたconfidence: 自信daring: 冒険express: 伝えるstep forward: 一歩を踏み出せるunder: 下flower bloomed: 花が咲いたlining: 道沿いのgather: 集まっていますechoes: 響き

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Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Spring Secrets: How A Hidden Path Sparked New Friendships Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-04-03-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A Visegrádi Erőd árnyékában, a tavaszi szellő lágyan simogatta a fákat.En: In the shadow of the Visegrádi Erőd, the spring breeze gently caressed the trees.Hu: A vidám madárdal és az avar csendes zörgése töltötte meg a levegőt.En: The happy bird song and the quiet rustling of the leaves filled the air.Hu: Egy csoport diák érkezett a közelben, izgatottan nézve körül a kiránduláson.En: A group of students arrived nearby, looking around excitedly on their excursion.Hu: Brigitta is köztük volt, ahogy próbált szorosan kapaszkodni eszközeibe a többiek nyüzsgésében.En: Brigitta was among them, trying to hold on tightly to her things amidst the hustle of others.Hu: Kíváncsi volt a szépséges erdőre, de félénksége általában visszatartotta a részvételtől.En: She was curious about the beautiful forest, but her shyness usually kept her from participating.Hu: Ahogy a csoport elindult az ösvényen, Brigitta lépései lassabbak lettek.En: As the group set off on the path, Brigitta's steps became slower.Hu: Néha fel-felpillantott, hogy lássa, észreveszi-e valaki, de mindenki el volt merülve a saját kis beszélgetéseiben.En: She occasionally looked up to see if anyone noticed, but everyone was engrossed in their little conversations.Hu: Szívesen csatlakozott volna hozzájuk, különösen Andráshoz, akit már régóta szemmel tartott a háttérből.En: She would have gladly joined them, especially with András, whom she had been eyeing from the background for a long time.Hu: De a félelem sokszor győzött a vágyai felett.En: But fear often triumphed over her desires.Hu: Ahogy haladtak az erdő sűrűjében, Brigitta végül úgy döntött, hogy egy másik ösvényre tér a kíváncsisága miatt.En: As they progressed into the thickness of the forest, Brigitta finally decided to take another path due to her curiosity.Hu: A szívverése felgyorsult a gondolattól, de valahogy izgatott is volt.En: Her heart raced at the thought, but somehow she was also excited.Hu: Egy apró tisztásra bukkant, ahol a fűszálak között vadvirágok virágoztak, mintha csak tavaszi szőnyeg borította volna a földet.En: She stumbled upon a small clearing where wildflowers bloomed among the grass blades, as if a spring carpet covered the ground.Hu: A tisztás közepén egy kis meglepetést talált: helyi kézművesek alkotta húsvéti díszpárák, kis tojásokkal és gömbökkel elszórva.En: In the middle of the clearing, she found a little surprise: Easter decorations made by local artisans, scattered with small eggs and baubles.Hu: A léptek zajával Brigitta hátranézett.En: Hearing footsteps, Brigitta looked back.Hu: András volt az, a hűvös barnáival, amelyekben mindig megcsodáltak valami különlegeset.En: It was András, with his cool brown eyes in which she always admired something special.Hu: András mosolyogva közeledett, és ketten együtt ámuldoztak a meglepetésen.En: András approached with a smile, and the two marveled together at the surprise.Hu: "Ez csodálatos," mondta András.En: "This is wonderful," said András.Hu: "Örülök, hogy követtük ezt az ösvényt.En: "I'm glad we followed this path."Hu: "A pillanat megváltoztatta mindkettőjük hangulatát.En: The moment changed both of their moods.Hu: Ahogy visszatértek a csoporthoz, Brigitta már nem félt megszólalni.En: As they returned to the group, Brigitta was no longer afraid to speak.Hu: Megosztotta élményét a többiekkel, és hamarosan az egész osztály követte őket a tisztásra.En: She shared her experience with the others, and soon the whole class followed them to the clearing.Hu: A közös felfedezés összekovácsolta őket, és Brigitta hamarosan központi szereplővé vált a csoportban.En: The shared discovery brought them closer together, and Brigitta soon became a central figure in the group.Hu: A kirándulás végére, Brigitta már nem érezte magát kirekesztettnek.En: By the end of the excursion, Brigitta no longer felt left out.Hu: Tavasz frissességével új barátságok születtek.En: With the freshness of spring, new friendships blossomed.Hu: És bár a húsvéti dekorációk eltűntek az ünnep múlásával, a lelkében maradandó nyomot hagytak.En: And although the Easter decorations disappeared with the passing of the holiday, they left a lasting impression on her soul.Hu: Rájött, hogy a kapcsolatok megteremtése nem mindig egyszerű, de ha merünk lépni, az eredmény egy új világot nyithat meg.En: She realized that forming connections isn't always easy, but if we dare to step forward, it can open up a whole new world. Vocabulary Words:shadow: árnyékbreeze: szellőcaressed: simogattarustling: zörgéseexcursion: kiránduláshustle: nyüzsgésshyness: félénkségeengrossed: elmerülvetriumphs: győzöttthickness: sűrűjébenclearing: tisztásrabloomed: virágoztakartisans: kézművesekbaubles: gömbökkeladmired: megcsodáltakmarveled: ámuldoztaklasting: maradandóimpression: nyomotconnections: kapcsolatokstumbled: bukkantgladly: szívesendesires: vágyaiparticipating: részvételtőlscattered: elszórvacentral: központifreshness: frissességéveldecorations: dekorációkholiday: ünneptightly: szorosanblossomed: születtek

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Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Spring Blossoms and Brave Gestures: An Easter Tale from Oslo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-03-18-22-34-01-no Story Transcript:No: Våren hadde endelig kommet til Oslo.En: Spring had finally arrived in Oslo.No: Trærne utenfor Oslo Public High School begynte å få små grønne blader, og luften var fylt med duften av ferske blomster.En: The trees outside Oslo Public High School began to get small green leaves, and the air was filled with the scent of fresh flowers.No: Inne på skolen var det liv og røre.En: Inside the school, there was a hustle and bustle.No: Elevene gjorde seg klare for den store påskefestivalen som skulle holdes i gymsalen.En: The students were getting ready for the big Easter festival that was to be held in the gymnasium.No: Bånd og påskeliljer prydet korridorene, og alle snakket om de hyggelige stundene som ventet.En: Ribbons and daffodils adorned the corridors, and everyone was talking about the pleasant times that awaited.No: Lars satt ved pulten sin, kjenner nervene i magen.En: Lars sat at his desk, feeling the nerves in his stomach.No: Han kunne ikke slutte å tenke på Ingrid, jenta med det varme smilet fra mat- og helsefaget.En: He couldn't stop thinking about Ingrid, the girl with the warm smile from the food and health class.No: Lars hadde planlagt å gi Ingrid et hjemmelaget påskeegg som et tegn på sin interesse.En: Lars had planned to give Ingrid a homemade Easter egg as a sign of his interest.No: Men alt ble vanskelig.En: But everything became difficult.No: Han hadde nettopp brukket armen da han snublet i trappen forrige uke.En: He had just broken his arm when he tripped on the stairs last week.No: Nå var armen hans i gips, og det å lage påskeegget virket nesten umulig.En: Now his arm was in a cast, and making the Easter egg seemed almost impossible.No: "Siv," sa Lars med en bekymret tone til sin beste venn.En: "Siv," said Lars with a worried tone to his best friend.No: "Hvordan skal jeg noen gang kunne invitere Ingrid til festivalen med armen min i denne tilstanden?En: "How will I ever be able to invite Ingrid to the festival with my arm in this condition?"No: "Siv, som alltid kom med de beste rådene, smilte og klappet ham vennlig på skulderen.En: Siv, who always came up with the best advice, smiled and patted him kindly on the shoulder.No: "Slapp av, Lars.En: "Relax, Lars.No: Jeg kan hjelpe deg.En: I can help you.No: Vi kan lage egget sammen.En: We can make the egg together.No: Det er på tide du blir modig!En: It's time for you to be brave!"No: "Etter skolen dro Lars og Siv hjem til Lars.En: After school, Lars and Siv went home to Lars'.No: Siv tok frem pyntegjenstander, maling og gul silkepapir.En: Siv brought out decorations, paint, and yellow tissue paper.No: Time etter time jobbet de to vennene ivrig.En: Hour after hour, the two friends worked eagerly.No: Til slutt, takket være god innsats fra begge, var påskeegget ferdig.En: In the end, thanks to good effort from both, the Easter egg was finished.No: Det var pyntet med farger og små blomster, en enkel men vakker skapelse.En: It was decorated with colors and small flowers, a simple but beautiful creation.No: Neste dag, i den travle skolekorridoren, kjente Lars hvordan hjertet banket raskere.En: The next day, in the busy school corridor, Lars felt his heart beat faster.No: Han så Ingrid stå ved skapet sitt.En: He saw Ingrid standing by her locker.No: Med det dekorerte egget i hånden trådde han rolig frem.En: With the decorated egg in hand, he stepped forward calmly.No: "Ingrid," begynte han nervøst.En: "Ingrid," he began nervously.No: "Jeg.En: "I...No: jeg ville bare gi deg dette til påske.En: I just wanted to give you this for Easter.No: Kanskje du vil gå med meg til festivalen?En: Maybe you'd like to go with me to the festival?"No: "Ingrid så overrasket ut et øyeblikk, men smilet bredde seg sakte over ansiktet hennes da hun tok imot egget.En: Ingrid looked surprised for a moment, but a smile slowly spread across her face as she accepted the egg.No: "Takk, Lars!En: "Thank you, Lars!No: Så pent laget.En: So nicely made.No: Jeg vil gjerne dra til festivalen med deg.En: I'd love to go to the festival with you."No: "Lars' ansikt lyste opp, og han kjente en bølge av lettelse.En: Lars' face lit up, and he felt a wave of relief.No: Mens de småsnakket om festivalen, skjønte han noe verdifullt.En: As they chatted about the festival, he realized something valuable.No: Selv med en brukket arm kunne han klare det han ønsket ved å være litt modig og be om hjelp.En: Even with a broken arm, he could achieve what he wanted by being a little brave and asking for help.No: Da påskesolen skinte gjennom skolens store vinduer, visste Lars at han hadde lært noe viktig.En: As the Easter sun shone through the school's large windows, Lars knew he had learned something important.No: Det å vise sårbarhet kunne føre til det mest spesielle han hadde ventet på.En: Showing vulnerability could lead to the most special thing he had been waiting for.No: En ny begynnelse med Ingrid.En: A new beginning with Ingrid. Vocabulary Words:spring: vårenscent: duftenhustle and bustle: liv og røreadorned: prydetpleasant: hyggeligestomach: magenplanned: planlagthomemade: hjemmelagetdifficult: vanskeligbroken: brukkettripped: snubletnervous: bekymretadvice: rådenekindly: vennligtissue paper: silkepapireagerly: ivrigcreation: skapelsecorridor: korridorensurprised: overrasketrelief: lettelsevaluable: verdifulltvulnerability: sårbarhetachieve: klarecast: gipsdecorate: pyntebeginning: begynnelseeffort: innsatsinvite: inviterepatted: klappetbrave: modig

We continue our David Lynch arc with his 1990 film 'Wild at Heart.' This episode dissects the film's frenetic energy, its blend of surrealism and conventional storytelling, and its status as a Southern Gothic road movie. We examine standout performances by Nicolas Cage and Laura Dern, discuss the film's controversial scenes and critical reception, specifically Roger Ebert's divisive review, and explore Lynch's recurring themes of innocence, optimism, and Americana. Tune in for a comprehensive look at one of Lynch's most fascinating films. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In May 1996, 24-year-old Julianne Williams and 26-year-old Laura Winans set off on a weeklong camping trip in Shenandoah National Park. The two experienced hikers were eager to immerse themselves in the beauty of the Virginia wilderness. The adventure was a celebration of sorts. Julie and Lollie, as they were known to friends, had recently moved in together in Vermont, a major step in their relationship. The young women had not yet come out to their families back home in the Midwest, and were still adjusting to life as an openly gay couple.  On May 31, 1996, Julie's father reported the couple missing as they'd been due home three days earlier. The two women's bodies were discovered the next day. They'd been brutally assaulted and murdered. A widespread investigation to find their killer ensued, but would ultimately lead to the wrong man. Julie and Lollie's families would have to wait decades for answers, and the close of their case would be deeply disappointing for some.  Subscribe to Jami's YouTube channel @JamiOnAir: https://www.youtube.com/@jamionair Sponsors: Shopify: Visit shopify.com/murderish (all lowercase) to sign up for a $1/month trial period. Gabb: Visit gabb.com/murderish for the best deals, no contract required. ASPCA Pet Health Insurance Program: Visit ASPCApetinsurance.com/murderish to explore coverage. Dirty Money Moves: Women in White Collar Crime - Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dirty-money-moves-women-in-white-collar-crime/id1619521092. Lipstick & Lies - Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lipstick-lies/id1704189120 Research and writing by: K. Brant. Want to advertise on this show? We've partnered with Cloud10 Media to handle our advertising requests. If you're interested in advertising on MURDERISH, please send an email to Sahiba Krieger sahiba@cloud10.fm and copy jami@murderish.com.  Visit Murderish.com to learn more about the podcast and Creator/Host, Jami, and to view a list of sources for this episode.  Listening to this podcast doesn't make you a murderer, it just means you're murder..ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We continue our David Lynch arc with his 1990 film 'Wild at Heart.' This episode dissects the film's frenetic energy, its blend of surrealism and conventional storytelling, and its status as a Southern Gothic road movie. We examine standout performances by Nicolas Cage and Laura Dern, discuss the film's controversial scenes and critical reception, specifically Roger Ebert's divisive review, and explore Lynch's recurring themes of innocence, optimism, and Americana. Tune in for a comprehensive look at one of Lynch's most fascinating films.

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