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Braving the Winter: Axel's Bold Pitch

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Braving the Winter: Axel's Bold Pitch Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-02-15-08-38-20-sv Story Transcript: Sv: Ullmann Consultings kontor var tyst, bortsett från det mjuka surrandet av datorer och klappret av tangentbord. En: Ullmann Consultings office was quiet, except for the soft hum of computers and the clatter of keyboards. Sv: Utanför fönstren föll snön sakta, täckte stadens tak med ett vitt, fluffigt täcke. En: Outside the windows, the snow fell slowly, covering the city's rooftops with a white, fluffy blanket. Sv: Det var en vanlig vinterdag i Stockholm, men inne i kontoret var spänningen hög. En: It was a typical winter day in Stockholm, but inside the office, the tension was high. Sv: Det var dags för det årliga strategimötet. En: It was time for the annual strategy meeting. Sv: Axel stod vid kaffemaskinen. En: Axel stood by the coffee machine. Sv: Han skummade mjölken och tänkte på sin presentation. En: He frothed the milk and thought about his presentation. Sv: Han ville verkligen prata med Ingrid om sitt projekt. En: He really wanted to talk to Ingrid about his project. Sv: Hans idé kunde ge företaget en ny riktning, men föregående veckas budgetnedskärningar gjorde honom nervös. En: His idea could give the company a new direction, but last week's budget cuts made him nervous. Sv: Han visste att Ingrid hade ett fullspäckat schema och han hade inte bestämt sig för om han skulle ta upp projektet nu, vid mötet, eller vänta på ett mer privat tillfälle. En: He knew that Ingrid had a packed schedule, and he hadn't decided whether he should bring up the project now, at the meeting, or wait for a more private opportunity. Sv: I mötesrummet började folk sakta fylla stolarna. En: In the meeting room, people slowly began to fill the chairs. Sv: Ingrid stod vid fönstret, iakttog snön och Nils log vänligt och hälsade på kollegorna när de gick in. En: Ingrid stood by the window, watching the snow, and Nils smiled kindly and greeted the colleagues as they walked in. Sv: Det luktade kaffe och fettisdagsbullar, semlor, hade dukats fram på bordet. En: It smelled of coffee and fettisdagsbullar, semlor, were laid out on the table. Sv: Dagen var speciell, det var fettisdagen, och semlorna påminde alla om det. En: The day was special, it was fettisdagen, and the semlor reminded everyone of it. Sv: Den söta doften var tröstande och gav Axel en känsla av lugn som han inte visste han behövde. En: The sweet scent was comforting and gave Axel a sense of calm that he didn't know he needed. Sv: När mötet startade och olika avdelningar började presentera sina uppdateringar, lyssnade Ingrid koncentrerat, men hennes ansikte avslöjade inte mycket. En: When the meeting started and different departments began presenting their updates, Ingrid listened intently, but her face didn't reveal much. Sv: Axel kände hur hans hjärta bankade hårdare. En: Axel felt his heart beating harder. Sv: När det nästan blev hans tur, tog han ett djupt andetag. En: When it was almost his turn, he took a deep breath. Sv: Mitt under mötets brådskande ton kom Axels tur. En: In the midst of the meeting's urgent tone, came Axel's turn. Sv: Det var en kort paus, ett ögonblick av osäkerhet, innan Axel gjorde sitt drag. En: There was a brief pause, a moment of uncertainty, before Axel made his move. Sv: "Ingrid," började han med en klar röst, "Jag har en idé jag tror kan hjälpa oss navigera genom dessa budgetnedskärningar och samtidigt expandera vår marknad." En: "Ingrid," he began with a clear voice, "I have an idea I believe can help us navigate through these budget cuts and at the same time expand our market." Sv: Rummet tystnade. En: The room fell silent. Sv: Ingrid vände långsamt blicken mot honom, nyfiken. En: Ingrid slowly turned her gaze towards him, curious. Sv: Nils gav Axel en uppmuntrande nick. En: Nils gave Axel an encouraging nod. Sv: Axel kände en plötslig våg av mod. En: Axel felt a sudden wave of courage. Sv: Han fortsatte, med tydliga och enkla ord, presenterade han sin vision med sådan passion att alla i rummet drogs in. En: He continued, with clear and simple words, he presented his vision with such passion that everyone in the room was drawn in. Sv: När han var klar fanns det en öppen förväntan i rummet. En: When he was finished, there was an open expectation in the room. Sv: Ingrid lutade sig tillbaka i sin stol, betraktade Axel med ett sällsynt leende. En: Ingrid leaned back in her chair, regarded Axel with a rare smile. Sv: "Tack, Axel," sa hon. En: "Thank you, Axel," she said. Sv: "Vi bör definitivt diskutera detta mer. En: "We should definitely discuss this further. Sv: Låt oss boka ett möte till nästa vecka." En: Let's schedule a meeting for next week." Sv: Axel kände en våg av lättnad och stolthet. En: Axel felt a wave of relief and pride. Sv: Han visste att detta var början på en ny fas, både för honom och företaget. En: He knew this was the beginning of a new phase, both for him and the company. Sv: Hans mod hade lönat sig, och Nils gav honom en tyst tummen upp från andra sidan av rummet. En: His courage had paid off, and Nils gave him a silent thumbs-up from the other side of the room. Sv: När dagen närmade sig sitt slut, och snön fortsatte att falla, kände Axel inte längre att han behövde vänta på rätt ögonblick. En: As the day approached its end, and the snow continued to fall, Axel no longer felt he needed to wait for the right moment. Sv: Han hade skapat det själv. En: He had created it himself. Sv: Han log när han passerade fönstren som visade vinterstaden utanför, nöjd med att ha tagit risken som gett resultat. En: He smiled as he passed the windows showing the winter city outside, pleased to have taken the risk that had paid off. Vocabulary Words: clatter: klappretrooftops: takfluffy: fluffigttension: spänningenstrategy: strategifrothed: skummadebudget: budgetcuts: nedskärningarschedule: schemaprivate: privatopportunity: tillfällecolleagues: kollegornatypical: vanligconcentrated: koncentreratrevealed: avslöjadeuncertainty: osäkerhetnavigate: navigeraexpand: expanderamarket: marknadexpectation: förväntanregarded: betraktaderare: sällsyntrelief: lättnadpride: stolthetphase: fascourage: modavoided: har undvikitrisk: riskenresult: resultatpaid off: lönat sig

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17min
4 DE FEV.

Tuscany's Unexpected Treasure: A Journey Beyond Truffles

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Tuscany's Unexpected Treasure: A Journey Beyond Truffles Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2026-02-04-08-38-20-it Story Transcript: It: Le colline della Toscana erano coperte da un leggero strato di neve, dipingendo un paesaggio incantevole e silenzioso. En: The hills of Toscana were covered with a light layer of snow, painting an enchanting and silent landscape. It: Gli alberi di ulivo e le viti, spogli dal freddo inverno, creavano ombre lunghi sulle strade sterrate. En: The olive trees and vines, bare from the cold winter, cast long shadows on the dirt roads. It: Giovanni camminava con aria determinata, il suo bastone da camminata affondava nella terra soffice. En: Giovanni walked with a determined air, his walking stick sinking into the soft ground. It: Accanto a lui, sua figlia Maria cercava di tenere il passo, mentre il loro cane, un esperto cercatore di tartufi, annusava il terreno con fervore. En: Beside him, his daughter Maria tried to keep up, while their dog, an expert truffle hunter, sniffed the ground with fervor. It: "Speriamo che oggi troviamo una bella sorpresa," disse Giovanni con un sorriso speranzoso. En: "Let's hope we find a nice surprise today," said Giovanni with a hopeful smile. It: Sognava di scoprire il tartufo più grande della stagione per suscitare l'invidia di tutti gli altri cercatori del paese. En: He dreamed of discovering the largest truffle of the season to arouse the envy of all the other searchers in town. It: Maria sbuffò, poco convinta. En: Maria huffed, unconvinced. It: "Papà, magari oggi dovremmo solo goderci la passeggiata," suggerì lei, osservando le nuvole bianche che correvano lente nel cielo. En: "Dad, maybe today we should just enjoy the walk," she suggested, watching the white clouds slowly moving in the sky. It: Il cane, di nome Fido, improvvisamente iniziò ad abbaiare e a scavare in un punto specifico del terreno. En: The dog, named Fido, suddenly began to bark and dig at a specific spot in the ground. It: Giovanni si avvicinò eccitato, pensando che Fido avesse scoperto il profumo di un grande tartufo. En: Giovanni approached excitedly, thinking that Fido had caught the scent of a large truffle. It: Con grande sorpresa, invece, trovò un vecchio scarpa sporca di terra. En: To their great surprise, however, they found an old shoe covered in dirt. It: "Non è certo un tartufo!" En: "Certainly not a truffle!" It: esclamò Maria, ridacchiando. En: exclaimed Maria, chuckling. It: Ma Giovanni, con uno sguardo da investigatore, si grattò il mento pensieroso. En: But Giovanni, with an investigative look, scratched his chin thoughtfully. It: "Non può finire qui," mormorò. En: "It can't end here," he murmured. It: Decisero così di scavare ancora un po', mentre Maria osservava con scetticismo. En: So, they decided to dig a bit more, while Maria watched skeptically. It: Luigi, il vicino dalla grande collezione di monete romane, li raggiunse attratto dai rumori. En: Luigi, the neighbor with a large collection of Roman coins, joined them, attracted by the noise. It: "Avete trovato qualcosa di interessante?" En: "Have you found something interesting?" It: chiese curioso. En: he asked curiously. It: Dopo alcuni minuti di scavo, il trio scoprì un vecchio contenitore sepolto. En: After a few minutes of digging, the trio discovered an old container buried. It: Luccicava di un tenue riflesso dorato sotto la neve. En: It shimmered with a faint golden reflection under the snow. It: "Un tesoro!" En: "A treasure!" It: esclamò Giovanni con occhi spalancati, mentre Maria alzava gli occhi al cielo. En: exclaimed Giovanni with wide eyes, while Maria rolled her eyes. It: Loro raccolsero il contenitore con cura e si sedettero tutti e tre circondati dalla tranquillità delle colline. En: They carefully collected the container and sat down, all three surrounded by the tranquility of the hills. It: Aprirono il tempo contenitore e all'interno trovarono vecchi giocattoli, fotografie sbiadite e letterine scritte da bambini di molto tempo fa. En: They opened the timeworn container and inside they found old toys, faded photographs, and little letters written by children from long ago. It: Pieni di stupore, si misero a sfogliare quei ricordi. En: Full of wonder, they began to peruse those memories. It: Una risata contagiò il gruppo quando lessero alcuni dei messaggi, ricchi di sogni infantili e ingenue promesse di amicizia eterna. En: A laughter spread through the group as they read some of the messages, rich with childhood dreams and naïve promises of eternal friendship. It: Giovanni sorrise, tenendo in mano un piccolo robot di latta. En: Giovanni smiled, holding a small tin robot. It: "A volte, la strada è più importante della destinazione," disse, guardando sua figlia. En: "Sometimes, the journey is more important than the destination," he said, looking at his daughter. It: "E ciò che abbiamo scoperto qui oggi è altrettanto prezioso di qualunque tartufo." En: "And what we have discovered here today is as precious as any truffle." It: Maria annuì, abbracciandolo. En: Maria nodded, hugging him. It: Mentre la luce del tramonto accarezzava dolcemente le colline, capirono che quella scoperta aveva dato loro una ricchezza inaspettata: il piacere della sorpresa e il valore dei legami. En: As the sunset light gently caressed the hills, they understood that this discovery had given them an unexpected wealth: the pleasure of surprise and the value of bonds. It: Mentre camminavano verso casa, l'aria era piena di gioia e nuove amicizie, proprio come le storie nel tempo contenitore. En: As they walked home, the air was filled with joy and new friendships, just like the stories in the timeworn container. Vocabulary Words: the hills: le collinelayer: lo stratoenchanting: incantevoleshadows: ombredetermined: determinatathe dog: il canetruffle hunter: cercatore di tartufito evoke: suscitareenvy: invidiaskeptically: con scetticismothe neighbor: il vicinocollection: collezionecurious: curiosoquivering: luccicavathe treasure: il tesorotimeworn: tempothe hills: le collinefaded: sbiaditeto peruse: sfogliarememories: ricordilaughter: risatachildhood dreams: sogni infantilitin robot: robot di lattajourney: la stradadestination: la destinazionebonds: legamisunset: tramontolight: lucesurprise: sorpresafriendships: amicizie

4 de fev.

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17min
20/12/2025

The Most Precious Gift: A Christmas Adventure in Urban Jungle

Fluent Fiction - Italian: The Most Precious Gift: A Christmas Adventure in Urban Jungle Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-12-20-08-38-20-it Story Transcript: It: Il sole si stava nascondendo dietro gli alti edifici di Urban Jungle, mentre il vento freddo dell'inverno passava tra le strade affollate. En: The sun was hiding behind the tall buildings of Urban Jungle, while the cold winter wind swept through the crowded streets. It: Le luci natalizie brillavano vivaci, trasformando la via in un mare di colori scintillanti. En: The Christmas lights shone brightly, transforming the street into a sea of shimmering colors. It: L'atmosfera era un mix di euforia e frenesia, con persone impegnate negli ultimi acquisti natalizi. En: The atmosphere was a mix of euphoria and frenzy, with people busy with last-minute Christmas shopping. It: Giuliana camminava con uno scopo preciso. En: Giuliana walked with a specific purpose. It: Tra gli enormi centri commerciali e le piccole boutique artigianali, cercava il regalo perfetto per sua madre. En: Among the enormous shopping centers and small artisanal boutiques, she was searching for the perfect gift for her mother. It: Era determinata a trovare qualcosa di speciale, qualcosa che esprimesse quanto fosse grata per tutto l'amore e il supporto ricevuto. En: She was determined to find something special, something that expressed how grateful she was for all the love and support she had received. It: Enrico e Matteo erano al suo fianco. En: Enrico and Matteo were at her side. It: Enrico guardava tutto con occhi spalancati, affascinato dalle vetrine brillanti e dai suoni allegri delle strade. En: Enrico looked at everything with wide eyes, fascinated by the sparkling shop windows and the cheerful sounds of the streets. It: Matteo, invece, era più cauto. En: Matteo, on the other hand, was more cautious. It: Controllava il portafoglio, preoccupato di non spendere troppo. En: He checked his wallet, worried about not spending too much. It: "Ragazzi," disse Giuliana, fermandosi davanti a una pasticceria profumata, "ho bisogno del vostro aiuto." En: "Guys," said Giuliana, stopping in front of a fragrant pastry shop, "I need your help." It: Enrico sorrise, sempre pronto per un'avventura. En: Enrico smiled, always ready for an adventure. It: "Cosa dobbiamo fare?" En: "What do we have to do?" It: "Enrico," propose Giuliana, "tu cerca nei negozi di moda. En: "Enrico," suggested Giuliana, "you look in the fashion stores. It: Matteo ed io vedremo cosa offrono gli artigiani." En: Matteo and I will see what the artisans have to offer." It: Matteo annuì. En: Matteo nodded. It: "D'accordo, possiamo trovare delle belle idee senza esagerare con i prezzi." En: "Alright, we can find some great ideas without overdoing it on the prices." It: Mentre Enrico si avviava vivacemente, Giuliana e Matteo si addentrarono tra i banchi degli artigiani. En: As Enrico lively headed off, Giuliana and Matteo delved into the artisan stalls. It: C'erano sciarpe di lana, candele profumate e piccoli soprammobili. En: There were wool scarves, fragrant candles, and small ornaments. It: Ma nulla sembrava avere quel tocco speciale. En: But nothing seemed to have that special touch. It: Poi Giuliana vide un piccolo negozio, nascosto alla vista principale, come se fosse un segreto. En: Then Giuliana saw a small shop, hidden from the main view, like a secret. It: Dentro, su un espositore di legno, c'era una collezione di gioielli fatti a mano. En: Inside, on a wooden display, there was a collection of handmade jewelry. It: Una collana, in particolare, attirò la sua attenzione. En: One necklace, in particular, caught her eye. It: Era delicata, con un piccolo pendente a forma di cuore. En: It was delicate, with a small heart-shaped pendant. It: Sembrava raccontare la loro storia. En: It seemed to tell their story. It: "È perfetta," sussurrò Giuliana, sentendo una calda sensazione di sicurezza crescere dentro di lei. En: "It's perfect," Giuliana whispered, feeling a warm sensation of assurance growing inside her. It: Matteo esaminò la collana. En: Matteo examined the necklace. It: "Devi negoziare un po'," suggerì con un sorriso. En: "You should negotiate a bit," he suggested with a smile. It: "Ma non ti preoccupare, te la caverai bene." En: "But don't worry, you'll do just fine." It: Giuliana seguì il suo consiglio e riuscì a ottenere un buon prezzo. En: Giuliana took his advice and managed to get a good price. It: Con il cuore leggero e il regalo in mano, ritrovò Enrico all'angolo di una strada, pieno di entusiasmo per le sue scoperte. En: With a light heart and the gift in hand, she found Enrico at the corner of a street, full of enthusiasm for his discoveries. It: La passeggiata di ritorno fu piena di risate e racconti di piccole avventure. En: The walk back was full of laughter and stories of little adventures. It: Giuliana sentiva nel cuore non solo la felicità per aver trovato il regalo giusto, ma anche la consapevolezza che l'aiuto dei suoi amici era stato fondamentale. En: Giuliana felt in her heart not only the joy of having found the right gift but also the awareness that her friends' help had been essential. It: Capì che, a volte, la perfezione non si trova nei regali, ma nei momenti condivisi e nei ricordi creati insieme. En: She understood that, sometimes, perfection is not found in gifts, but in the moments shared and the memories created together. It: Urban Jungle brillava ancora sotto le luci natalizie, ma Giuliana sapeva che il dono più prezioso era quello che aveva trovato lungo il cammino. En: Urban Jungle still shone under the Christmas lights, but Giuliana knew that the most precious gift was the one she had found along the way. Vocabulary Words: the sun: il solethe buildings: gli edificithe wind: il ventothe streets: le stradeeuphoria: l'euforiathe purpose: lo scopothe shopping centers: i centri commercialithe boutiques: le boutiquegrateful: gratafascinated: affascinatothe shop windows: le vetrinethe wallet: il portafogliothe pastry shop: la pasticceriadelicate: delicatathe pendant: il pendentethe necklace: la collanato negotiate: negoziarethe price: il prezzothe enthusiasm: l'entusiasmothe laughter: le risatethe support: il supportoto share: condividereto create: crearehandmade: fatti a manothe stalls: i banchithe artisan: l'artigianofragrant: profumatathe ornaments: i soprammobilithe awareness: la consapevolezzathe adventure: l'avventura

20/12/2025

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17min
24 DE JAN.

Seeds of Survival: Forging Hope in a Frozen World

Fluent Fiction - French: Seeds of Survival: Forging Hope in a Frozen World Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-01-24-08-38-19-fr Story Transcript: Fr: Sous un ciel gris et chargé de nuages, Étienne avançait prudemment dans la neige épaisse. En: Under a gray sky heavy with clouds, Étienne advanced cautiously through the thick snow. Fr: Le monde autour de lui semblait figé. En: The world around him seemed frozen. Fr: Les bâtiments en ruines et les voitures abandonnées étaient des vestiges silencieux d'une civilisation révolue. En: The ruined buildings and abandoned cars were silent remnants of a bygone civilization. Fr: Étienne ajusta son foulard pour se protéger du vent glacial. En: Étienne adjusted his scarf to protect himself from the icy wind. Fr: Dans sa poche, une carte froissée indiquait deux chemins possibles. En: In his pocket, a crumpled map indicated two possible paths. Fr: Il pouvait traverser le territoire des pillards, court mais dangereux, ou s'engager sur la longue route, moins risquée mais qui épuiserait ses maigres provisions. En: He could cross the territory of the raiders, short but dangerous, or take the long road, less risky but which would deplete his meager supplies. Fr: Son cœur battait fort. En: His heart beat fast. Fr: Ses pensées dérivèrent vers Marcel et Lucie, ses amis restés au camp, affamés mais pleins d'espoir. En: His thoughts drifted to Marcel and Lucie, his friends left at the camp, hungry but full of hope. Fr: Il revoyait leurs visages, leur confiance en lui. En: He saw their faces again, their trust in him. Fr: Cette vision réchauffait son esprit. En: This vision warmed his spirit. Fr: Marcel, plus âgé, était sage et prudent. En: Marcel, older, was wise and cautious. Fr: Lucie, jeune et vive, incarnait l'avenir. En: Lucie, young and lively, embodied the future. Fr: Ils étaient sa famille maintenant, et il devait trouver des graines pour cultiver un jardin. En: They were his family now, and he had to find seeds to cultivate a garden. Fr: Ce serait une source de vie, de nourriture, et surtout d'espoir. En: It would be a source of life, of food, and above all, of hope. Fr: Finalement, Étienne choisit le chemin court. En: Finally, Étienne chose the short path. Fr: Il savait que chaque minute comptait. En: He knew every minute counted. Fr: Ses pas étaient précipités mais calculés. En: His steps were hurried yet calculated. Fr: Les bruits de la neige sous ses pieds étaient le seul son auditif cette journée glaciale. En: The sounds of the snow under his feet were the only auditory sound on this icy day. Fr: Soudain, il aperçut un groupe de personnes. En: Suddenly, he spotted a group of people. Fr: Des pillards. En: Raiders. Fr: Leurs regards méfiants et leurs armes visibles faisaient comprendre qu'ils étaient prêts à défendre leur territoire. En: Their wary looks and visible weapons made it clear they were ready to defend their territory. Fr: Étienne leva les mains pour montrer qu'il était désarmé. En: Étienne raised his hands to show he was unarmed. Fr: Il parla calmement, expliquant sa quête, son désir de cultiver un jardin, de redonner vie à cette terre stérile. En: He spoke calmly, explaining his quest, his desire to cultivate a garden, to breathe life back into this barren land. Fr: Les hommes l'écoutèrent avec méfiance, mais quelque chose dans ses paroles les toucha. En: The men listened with suspicion, but something in his words moved them. Fr: Leur chef hésita. En: Their leader hesitated. Fr: Puis, dans un mouvement surprenant, il fit signe à un de ses hommes de leur apporter un petit sac. En: Then, in a surprising move, he signaled one of his men to bring a small bag. Fr: À l'intérieur, quelques précieuses graines. En: Inside, a few precious seeds. Fr: Étienne sourit. En: Étienne smiled. Fr: Il proposa un marché : partager les ressources que le jardin produirait. En: He offered a bargain: sharing the resources that the garden would produce. Fr: Un parasite pour certains, une promesse pour d'autres. En: A parasite for some, a promise for others. Fr: Le retour fut plus rapide. En: The return was quicker. Fr: Étienne était accompagné non seulement des précieuses graines, mais aussi de quelques nouveaux alliés. En: Étienne was accompanied not only by the precious seeds but also by a few new allies. Fr: Au camp, Marcel et Lucie accueillirent la petite troupe avec une prudence naturelle, mais Étienne leur expliqua ce qui s'était passé. En: At the camp, Marcel and Lucie welcomed the small group with natural caution, but Étienne explained what had happened. Fr: Un feu réchauffait l'assemblée tandis qu'il retravaillait la terre gelée pour y planter les graines. En: A fire warmed the gathering as he reworked the frozen ground to plant the seeds. Fr: Le manteau neigeux fondrait, et avec lui, peut-être le froid dans les cœurs des autres survivants. En: The snow cover would melt, and with it, perhaps the cold in the hearts of the other survivors. Fr: Étienne sourit avec la chaleur retrouvée d'une communauté élargie qui voyait l'avenir ensemble, main dans la main. En: Étienne smiled with the newfound warmth of an expanded community that saw the future together, hand in hand. Fr: Survivre était possible, mais vivre ensemble, c'était l'objectif. En: Surviving was possible, but living together, that was the goal. Vocabulary Words: the sky: le cielthe cloud: le nuageto advance: avancerthe ruin: la ruinethe remnant: le vestigecivilization: civilisationto adjust: ajusterthe scarf: le foulardicy: glacialto indicate: indiquerthe territory: le territoirethe raider: le pillardthe supply: la provisionmeager: maigreto beat: battreto drift: dériverthe trust: la confiancewise: sagelively: viveto cultivate: cultiverbarren: stérilethe weapon: l'armeto hesitate: hésiterthe bargain: le marchéprecious: précieuxthe ally: l'alliéto welcome: accueillirnatural: naturellethe gathering: l'assembléeto melt: fondre

24 de jan.

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15min
19/12/2025

Holiday Miracles: Teamwork Triumphs in Torino's Secret Bunker

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Holiday Miracles: Teamwork Triumphs in Torino's Secret Bunker Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-12-19-23-34-02-it Story Transcript: It: Nel freddo inverno, mentre la neve copre la città come una morbida coperta bianca, Luca cammina velocemente verso il bunker segreto. En: In the cold winter, as the snow covers the city like a soft white blanket, Luca walks quickly toward the secret bunker. It: È lì che la sua squadra lavora al progetto più importante dell'anno. En: It is there that his team works on the most important project of the year. It: Il bunker si trova sotto un vecchio edificio nel centro di Torino, un luogo nascosto alla vista, perfetto per tenere segrete le loro innovative idee. En: The bunker is located beneath an old building in the center of Torino, a place hidden from view, perfect for keeping their innovative ideas secret. It: Luca è il project manager. En: Luca is the project manager. It: È determinato a finire il progetto prima di Natale, per stupire i suoi capi e magari ottenere una promozione. En: He is determined to finish the project before Christmas, to impress his bosses and perhaps get a promotion. It: Ma il tempo stringe. En: But time is running out. It: Le lancette dell'orologio sembrano correre più veloci di quanto ricordasse. En: The clock's hands seem to move faster than he remembers. It: Gianna e Marco sono già nel bunker. En: Gianna and Marco are already in the bunker. It: Gianna sorseggia un tè caldo, cercando di assaporare quel piccolo piacere natalizio nonostante le ore di lavoro ancora da affrontare. En: Gianna sips hot tea, trying to savor that small Christmas pleasure despite the hours of work still ahead. It: Marco, invece, osserva lo schermo del computer con la sua solita concentrazione, cercando di risolvere problemi tecnici che sembrano accumularsi inesorabilmente. En: Marco, on the other hand, watches the computer screen with his usual concentration, trying to solve technical problems that seem to accumulate relentlessly. It: "La presentazione non è pronta," dice Gianna, con un lieve tono di preoccupazione. En: "The presentation isn't ready," says Gianna, with a slight tone of concern. It: "Dobbiamo trovare più tempo, ma anche festeggiare il Natale." En: "We need to find more time, but also celebrate Christmas." It: Luca sa che la squadra è sotto pressione. En: Luca knows the team is under pressure. It: Pensa a come aumentare il morale senza perdere il ritmo. En: He thinks about how to boost morale without losing momentum. It: Intorno, le pareti grigie del bunker sembrano chiudersi, ma l'albero di Natale addobbato in un angolo emana un po' di calore e speranza. En: Around them, the gray walls of the bunker seem to close in, but the decorated Christmas tree in a corner emanates a bit of warmth and hope. It: "Riuniamoci," dice Luca, cercando di infondere fiducia. En: "Let's gather," says Luca, trying to instill confidence. It: "Abbiamo bisogno di un piano." En: "We need a plan." It: Durante la riunione, ascolta le voci e le preoccupazioni di tutti. En: During the meeting, he listens to everyone's voices and concerns. It: Sa quanto siano importanti Gianna e Marco. En: He knows how important Gianna and Marco are. It: Ha bisogno delle loro idee e del loro entusiasmo, ma anche del loro benessere. En: He needs their ideas and enthusiasm, but also their well-being. It: "Forse non dovremmo spingere troppo," pensa. En: "Perhaps we shouldn't push too hard," he thinks. It: Alla fine, Luca prende una decisione inaspettata. En: In the end, Luca makes an unexpected decision. It: "Facciamo una pausa," propone. En: "Let's take a break," he proposes. It: "Stacchiamo un po', magari ritroviamo l'ispirazione." En: "Let's take a step back, maybe we'll find inspiration." It: La squadra è sorpreso dalla sua proposta, ma accettano con gratitudine. En: The team is surprised by his proposal, but they accept it with gratitude. It: Mentre si prendono un momento per rilassarsi, le idee iniziano a fluire come un fiume che scorre dopo il disgelo. En: As they take a moment to relax, ideas begin to flow like a river rushing after a thaw. It: Tornano al lavoro con nuove energie. En: They return to work with renewed energy. It: Marco trova una soluzione a un problema tecnico. En: Marco finds a solution to a technical problem. It: Gianna arricchisce la presentazione con un tocco creativo ispirato dalle canzoni di Natale che ha ascoltato. En: Gianna enriches the presentation with a creative touch inspired by the Christmas songs she listened to. It: Luca osserva la trasformazione. En: Luca observes the transformation. It: Capisce che dare fiducia e spazio alla sua squadra era la chiave. En: He understands that giving trust and space to his team was the key. It: Alla vigilia di Natale, il progetto è completato. En: On Christmas Eve, the project is complete. It: La squadra si raccoglie intorno all'albero nel bunker, sorridendo con soddisfazione per il lavoro compiuto. En: The team gathers around the tree in the bunker, smiling with satisfaction at the work accomplished. It: Le luci colorate dell'albero brillano nei loro occhi, riflettendo la loro gioia. En: The tree's colorful lights shine in their eyes, reflecting their joy. It: "L'abbiamo fatto," dice Luca, grato per il loro impegno e per aver capito il valore dell'equilibrio tra lavoro e vita personale. En: "We did it," says Luca, grateful for their commitment and for having understood the value of balance between work and personal life. It: Con il suono delle campanelle e le note di una vecchia canzone natalizia, escono dal bunker, pronti a celebrare il Natale con le loro famiglie, portando con sé una preziosa lezione di vita e successo. En: With the sound of bells and the notes of an old Christmas song, they leave the bunker, ready to celebrate Christmas with their families, carrying with them a precious lesson of life and success. Vocabulary Words: the blanket: la copertathe bunker: il bunkerthe project: il progettothe manager: il managerthe bosses: i capithe concentration: la concentrazionethe tea: il tèthe clock's hands: le lancette dell'orologiothe morale: il moralethe walls: le paretithe inspiration: l'ispirazionethe thaw: il disgelothe solution: la soluzionethe energy: l'energiathe well-being: il benesserethe commitment: l'impegnothe satisfaction: la soddisfazionethe success: il successothe break: la pausathe presentation: la presentazionethe creativity: la creativitàthe problem: il problemathe team: la squadrathe idea: l'ideathe glow: il calorethe pressure: la pressionethe balance: l'equilibriothe concern: la preoccupazionethe lights: le lucithe transformation: la trasformazione

19/12/2025

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17min
25/12/2025

Finding Inspiration: Alessandro's Transformative Journey

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Finding Inspiration: Alessandro's Transformative Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-12-25-23-34-02-it Story Transcript: It: La brezza invernale marina della Costa Amalfitana accarezza delicatamente i capelli di Alessandro mentre siede sulla terrazza del piccolo appartamento che condivide con Bianca. En: The winter sea breeze of the Costa Amalfitana gently caresses Alessandro's hair as he sits on the terrace of the small apartment he shares with Bianca. It: Le luci di Natale brillano come piccole stelle nei vicoli del borgo, illuminando la notte. En: The Christmas lights shine like little stars in the alleys of the village, illuminating the night. It: La vista è mozzafiato, ma Alessandro si sente inquieto. En: The view is breathtaking, but Alessandro feels uneasy. It: Il suo ginocchio ferito è un costante promemoria della sua attuale incapacità di vagabondare per le stradine scoscese che tanto ama fotografare. En: His injured knee is a constant reminder of his current inability to wander through the steep streets he loves to photograph so much. It: Bianca si avvicina con una tazza di tè caldo, il viso incorniciato dal cappello rosso che ama indossare durante le feste. En: Bianca approaches with a cup of hot tea, her face framed by the red hat she loves to wear during the holidays. It: "Alessandro, tu trovi sempre un modo," gli dice con un sorriso incoraggiante. En: "Alessandro, you always find a way," she says with an encouraging smile. It: "Lorenzo arriverà presto. En: "Lorenzo will arrive soon. It: Insieme, troverete una soluzione." En: Together, you will find a solution." It: Poco dopo, Lorenzo arriva con un vecchio carrozzella pieghevole. En: Shortly after, Lorenzo arrives with an old foldable wheelchair. It: "Con questa," dice ridendo, "potrai esplorare almeno una parte del paese. En: "With this," he says laughing, "you'll be able to explore at least part of the town. It: E chi lo sa? En: And who knows? It: Potresti trovare una nuova ispirazione." En: You might find new inspiration." It: Il giorno dopo, Alessandro, Bianca e Lorenzo partono per le strade addobbate del borgo. En: The next day, Alessandro, Bianca, and Lorenzo set out into the decorated streets of the village. It: Lunghe file di luci attraversano gli archi di pietra e il profumo del rosmarino e degli agrumi riempie l'aria. En: Long lines of lights cross the stone arches, and the scent of rosemary and citrus fills the air. It: Con l'aiuto del suo amico, Alessandro riesce a muoversi tra le vie più pianeggianti. En: With the help of his friend, Alessandro manages to move through the flatter streets. It: Si soffermano al molo, dove il mare blu sembra abbracciare il cielo. En: They linger at the pier, where the blue sea seems to embrace the sky. It: È qui che Alessandro sente il cuore battere più forte, sapendo di aver trovato la giusta scenografia. En: It is here that Alessandro feels his heart beat stronger, knowing he has found the perfect scene. It: Tuttavia, è in un angolo meno battuto, nascosto tra le rocce, che Alessandro vede qualcosa che lo incanta: un piccolo presepe di terracotta, delicatamente illuminato dalle ultime luci del tramonto. En: However, it is in a less trodden corner, hidden among the rocks, that Alessandro sees something enchanting: a small terracotta nativity scene, gently illuminated by the last lights of the sunset. It: L'umile rappresentazione della Natività contrasta meravigliosamente con l'immensità del mare dietro. En: The humble representation of the Nativity wonderfully contrasts with the immensity of the sea behind. It: Senza pensarci due volte, prende la macchina fotografica e inizia a scattare. En: Without a second thought, he grabs his camera and starts shooting. It: Quando tornano a casa, Alessandro impiega ore a selezionare le foto. En: When they return home, Alessandro spends hours selecting the photos. It: Bianca, vedendolo così assorbito, si sente speranzosa per la prima volta da settimane. En: Bianca, seeing him so absorbed, feels hopeful for the first time in weeks. It: Le immagini risultano magiche, una perfetta unione di tradizione natalizia e bellezza naturale. En: The images turn out magical, a perfect union of Christmas tradition and natural beauty. It: Alessandro spedisce i suoi scatti a una rivista locale, senza vere aspettative. En: Alessandro sends his shots to a local magazine, without any real expectations. It: Pochi giorni dopo, riceve una telefonata: le sue fotografie sono state accolte con entusiasmo. En: A few days later, he receives a phone call: his photographs have been enthusiastically received. It: Non solo: vogliono organizzare una mostra. En: Not only that, they want to organize an exhibition. It: L'incubo della pressione economica si attenua, sostituito dalla gioia di una nuova opportunità. En: The nightmare of financial pressure eases, replaced by the joy of a new opportunity. It: Alessandro scopre che le limitazioni della sua situazione lo hanno portato a vedere il mondo in modi diversi e più profondi. En: Alessandro discovers that the limitations of his situation have led him to see the world in different and deeper ways. It: Accanto a Bianca, comprende che quelle difficoltà condivise hanno arricchito il loro rapporto. En: Next to Bianca, he understands that those shared difficulties have enriched their relationship. It: L'inverno sulla Costa Amalfitana non era mai stato così caloroso, con l'amore e la speranza a tenerli al riparo dalla fredda brezza marina. En: Winter on the Costa Amalfitana had never been so warm, with love and hope sheltering them from the cold sea breeze. Vocabulary Words: sea breeze: la brezza marinaterrace: la terrazzaapartment: l'appartamentoinjured knee: il ginocchio feritouneasy: inquietosteep streets: le stradine scosceseencouraging: incoraggiantesolution: la soluzionefoldable wheelchair: la carrozzella pieghevoleto explore: esplorareinspiration: l'ispirazionedecorated streets: le strade addobbaterosemary: il rosmarinocitrus: gli agrumipier: il moloscene: la scenografialess trodden corner: l'angolo meno battutoenchanted: incantatonativity scene: il presepeterracotta: la terracottarepresentation: la rappresentazioneimmensity: l'immensitàsunset lights: le luci del tramontoto shoot (photos): scattareabsorbed: assorbitohopeful: speranzosaunion: la unioneexhibition: la mostrafinancial pressure: la pressione economicalimitations: le limitazioni

25/12/2025

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17min
28/12/2025

From Market to Masterpiece: Adrià's Culinary Journey

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: From Market to Masterpiece: Adrià's Culinary Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-12-28-08-38-20-ca Story Transcript: Ca: Adrià estava nerviós. En: Adrià was nervous. Ca: Era el matí de la vigília de Cap d'Any, i l'aire fred de l'hivern omplia els carrers de Barcelona. En: It was the morning of New Year's Eve, and the cold winter air filled the streets of Barcelona. Ca: Els fanals de Nadal il·luminaven el camí cap al Mercat de Sant Antoni. En: The Christmas lights illuminated the path to the Mercat de Sant Antoni. Ca: Adrià volia impressionar els seus amics amb un sopar gourmet i especial. En: Adrià wanted to impress his friends with a gourmet and special dinner. Ca: Però, sincerament, sentir-se segur en una cuina plena d'estris i ingredients desconeguts no era el seu punt fort. En: But, honestly, feeling secure in a kitchen full of unknown utensils and ingredients was not his strong suit. Ca: Quan va arribar al mercat, va veure com els venedors cridaven per atraure els clients. En: When he arrived at the market, he saw vendors shouting to attract customers. Ca: Les taules estaven carregades de verdures de colors brillants, peixos frescos i delicades espècies. En: The tables were loaded with brightly colored vegetables, fresh fish, and delicate spices. Ca: L'olor dels fruits del mar es barrejava amb el perfum del romaní i el safrà. En: The smell of seafood mixed with the fragrance of rosemary and saffron. Ca: Adrià va sentir-se perdut de cop. En: Adrià suddenly felt lost. Ca: No tenia ni idea d'on començar. En: He had no idea where to start. Ca: Mentre intentava evitar els carrers més concorreguts per no topar amb coneguts, va notar una parada amb una llum càlida. En: While trying to avoid the busiest streets to not bump into acquaintances, he noticed a stall with a warm light. Ca: Allà, una dona amb un somriure amigable de cabells foscos i una energia acollidora atenia els seus clients. En: There, a woman with a friendly smile, dark hair, and a welcoming energy was attending to her clients. Ca: Era Laia, coneguda per la seva saviesa culinària. En: It was Laia, known for her culinary wisdom. Ca: Amb decisió, Adrià es va apropar a la seva parada. En: With determination, Adrià approached her stall. Ca: “Necessito ajuda”, va confessar a Laia. En: "I need help," he confessed to Laia. Ca: “Vull preparar un sopar inoblidable per Cap d'Any, però no sé què triar”. En: "I want to prepare an unforgettable New Year's Eve dinner, but I don't know what to choose." Ca: Laia va fer un petit riure empàtic. En: Laia let out a small empathetic laugh. Ca: “No et preocupis. En: "Don't worry. Ca: Amb un bon pla, farem màgia a la cuina”. En: With a good plan, we'll work magic in the kitchen." Ca: Llavors, Laia va començar a mostrar-li com triar els ingredients. En: Then, Laia began to show him how to choose ingredients. Ca: Van començar per les verdures, seleccionant albergínies brillants i tomàquets vermells. En: They started with the vegetables, selecting shiny eggplants and red tomatoes. Ca: “Toca'ls. En: "Touch them. Ca: Han de ser ferms però no durs”, explicava Laia. En: They should be firm but not hard," Laia explained. Ca: Més endavant, van caminar cap a la secció del peix. En: Later on, they walked towards the fish section. Ca: “Aquí, el més fresc sempre té brillantor als ulls del peix”, va dir ella mentre li passava un lluç fresc. En: "Here, the freshest always has a shine in the eyes of the fish," she said as she handed him a fresh hake. Ca: A poc a poc, Adrià anava acumulant confiança. En: Gradually, Adrià started gaining confidence. Ca: L'assessorament càlid de Laia li donava seguretat. En: Laia's warm guidance gave him security. Ca: Va aprendre a escollir els bolets perfectes, a distingir entre les espècies i a apreciar la qualitat dels productes. En: He learned to choose the perfect mushrooms, distinguish between spices, and appreciate the quality of the products. Ca: Quan van acabar la seva ruta pel mercat, Adrià va tenir un carro ple del millor que el Mercat de Sant Antoni podia oferir. En: When they finished their route through the market, Adrià had a cart full of the best that the Mercat de Sant Antoni could offer. Ca: Més important encara, va portar-se a casa un bossa plena d'ingredients de qualitat i una nova confiança per al seu menú de Cap d'Any. En: More importantly, he took home a bag full of quality ingredients and a newfound confidence for his New Year's Eve menu. Ca: Abans de marxar, Adrià va mirar Laia als ulls, agraït per la seva ajuda. En: Before leaving, Adrià looked Laia in the eyes, grateful for her help. Ca: “Gràcies, Laia. En: "Thank you, Laia. Ca: Ara sé que podré fer-ho”, va dir. En: Now I know I can do it," he said. Ca: Laia el va abraçar lleugerament. En: Laia gave him a light hug. Ca: “Confia en tu mateix i permet que la cuina et parli. En: "Trust yourself and allow the kitchen to speak to you. Ca: I recorda, sempre que ho necessitis, el mercat serà aquí per ajudar-te”. En: And remember, whenever you need it, the market will be here to help you." Ca: Amb aquell consell, Adrià va marxar del mercat, més segur que mai. En: With that advice, Adrià left the market, more confident than ever. Ca: Estava preparat per oferir un sopar que ningú oblidaria i va descobrir en Laia una amiga que el va ajudar a veure que les preocupacions es poden transformar en confiança. En: He was ready to offer a dinner that no one would forget and discovered in Laia a friend who helped him see that worries can be transformed into confidence. Vocabulary Words: the eve: la vigíliathe light: el fanalthe utensil: l'estrithe vendor: el venedorthe spice: l'espèciathe rosemary: el romaníthe saffron: el safràthe stall: la paradathe wisdom: la saviesathe eggplant: l'albergíniathe hake: el lluçthe mushroom: el boletthe product: el productethe hug: l'abraçadathe confidence: la confiançathe path: el camíthe table: la taulathe laughter: el riurethe section: la seccióthe market: el mercatthe quality: la qualitatthe fragrance: el perfumthe energy: l'energiathe friend: l'amigathe acquaintance: el conegutthe advice: el consellthe determination: la decisióthe dinner: el soparthe customer: el clientthe route: la ruta

28/12/2025

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18min
30/12/2025

Chasing Dreams on La Rambla: Inés' Leap into Culinary Arts

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Chasing Dreams on La Rambla: Inés' Leap into Culinary Arts Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-12-30-23-34-02-es Story Transcript: Es: La Rambla estaba llena de vida, luces festivas y el sonido alegre de los músicos callejeros. En: La Rambla was full of life, festive lights, and the cheerful sound of street musicians. Es: El aire era frío, pero dentro del café popular donde trabajaban Inés y Joaquín, todo era calidez y sonrisas. En: The air was cold, but inside the popular café where Inés and Joaquín worked, everything was warmth and smiles. Es: Inés era la barista, experta en hacer el mejor café de la zona. En: Inés was the barista, an expert in making the best coffee in the area. Es: Siempre soñaba con convertirse en chef. En: She always dreamed of becoming a chef. Es: Le encantaba la cocina, pero el miedo a dejar la seguridad del café la detenía. En: She loved cooking, but fear of leaving the security of the café held her back. Es: Joaquín, un viajero amante de nuevas aventuras, trabajaba en el café por un tiempo. En: Joaquín, a traveler who loved new adventures, worked at the café for a while. Es: Su energía positiva siempre inspiraba a quienes lo rodeaban. En: His positive energy always inspired those around him. Es: El invierno en Barcelona traía consigo las celebraciones de Año Nuevo. En: The winter in Barcelona brought with it the New Year celebrations. Es: La ciudad brillaba con luces, y la gente llenaba las calles deseando un nuevo comienzo. En: The city shone with lights, and people filled the streets wishing for a new beginning. Es: Joaquín notaba que Inés estaba preocupada. En: Joaquín noticed that Inés was worried. Es: Quería ayudarla, pero no sabía cómo sin arriesgar su nueva amistad. En: He wanted to help her, but he didn't know how without risking their newfound friendship. Es: Una tarde tranquila, mientras el café estaba menos concurrido, Inés decidió hablar con Joaquín. En: One quiet afternoon, while the café was less crowded, Inés decided to talk to Joaquín. Es: "Siempre estás de paso, Joaquín. En: "You're always on the move, Joaquín. Es: ¿Cómo lo haces? En: How do you do it? Es: ¿No te da miedo fracasar?" En: Aren't you afraid of failing?" Es: Joaquín sonrió. En: Joaquín smiled. Es: "Claro, Inés. En: "Of course, Inés. Es: A veces tengo miedo, pero cada lugar me enseña algo nuevo. En: Sometimes I'm afraid, but each place teaches me something new. Es: La vida es aprender y arriesgarse." En: Life is about learning and taking risks." Es: Inés escuchó atentamente su historia, de cómo perseguía sus sueños. En: Inés listened attentively to his story, about how he pursued his dreams. Es: "Te entiendo," dijo con un suspiro. En: "I understand," she said with a sigh. Es: "Quiero ser chef, pero no sé por dónde empezar." En: "I want to be a chef, but I don't know where to start." Es: El día de Nochevieja, el café estaba ocupado, pero los corazones estaban contentos. En: On New Year's Eve, the café was busy, but hearts were happy. Es: Inés y Joaquín ayudaron a servir las mesas, mientras los fuegos artificiales iluminaron el cielo. En: Inés and Joaquín helped serve the tables while fireworks lit up the sky. Es: En medio de la emoción, Inés tomó una decisión. En: Amidst the excitement, Inés made a decision. Es: "Voy a probar. En: "I'm going to try. Es: Voy a pedir plaza en una escuela de cocina." En: I'm going to apply to a cooking school." Es: Joaquín la animó. En: Joaquín encouraged her. Es: "Hazlo, Inés. En: "Do it, Inés. Es: Tienes talento. En: You have talent. Es: Y si nunca lo intentas, nunca lo sabrás." En: And if you never try, you'll never know." Es: Las palabras de Joaquín encendieron una chispa en su interior. En: Joaquín's words ignited a spark within her. Es: Al final de la noche, con la limpieza del café concluida, Inés le agradeció. En: At the end of the night, with the café's cleanup complete, Inés thanked him. Es: "Gracias por tu apoyo, Joaquín. En: "Thank you for your support, Joaquín. Es: Has cambiado mi manera de ver las cosas." En: You've changed my way of seeing things." Es: Joaquín, con su mochila al hombro listo para partir, se despidió. En: Joaquín, with his backpack on his shoulder ready to leave, said goodbye. Es: "Te deseo lo mejor, Inés. En: "I wish you the best, Inés. Es: Sé que lo lograrás." En: I know you'll make it." Es: Mientras Joaquín se alejaba por La Rambla, Inés sintió que algo en ella había cambiado. En: As Joaquín walked away down La Rambla, Inés felt that something inside her had changed. Es: Ahora veía el futuro no como un camino de miedo, sino de posibilidades. En: Now she saw the future not as a path of fear, but of possibilities. Es: Con valentía, tomó su teléfono y buscó una escuela de cocina. En: Bravely, she picked up her phone and looked for a cooking school. Es: La luz de un nuevo año brillaba sobre La Rambla, reflejando la esperanza y los sueños por cumplir. En: The light of a new year shone over La Rambla, reflecting hope and dreams yet to be fulfilled. Vocabulary Words: the warmth: la calidezthe traveler: el viajerothe spark: la chispathe backpack: la mochilathe path: el caminoto ignite: encenderto encourage: animarattentively: atentamentefestive: festivoto pursue: perseguirto dream: soñarto fulfill: cumplircheerful: alegreto risk: arriesgarthe fireworks: los fuegos artificialesthe beginning: el comienzothe fear: el miedothe decision: la decisiónto inspire: inspirartalent: talentothe heart: el corazónto shine: brillarthe adventure: la aventurato listen: escucharcrowded: concurridothe afternoon: la tardeto serve: servirto apply: solicitarto change: cambiargratitude: la gratitud

30/12/2025

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15min
26/11/2025

Amidst Arctic Storms: A Heartwarming Connection Blooms

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Amidst Arctic Storms: A Heartwarming Connection Blooms Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-11-26-08-38-20-sv Story Transcript: Sv: En lång, kall vind piskade snön över den arktiska tundran. En: A long, cold wind whipped the snow across the arktiska tundran. Sv: Det var vinter i Svalbard, och det lilla forskningsstationen kände sig som en ensam prick i ett vitt hav. En: It was winter in Svalbard, and the little research station felt like a lonely dot in a white sea. Sv: Där fanns Elsa och Nils, två forskare med olika uppdrag men liknande drömmar. En: There were Elsa and Nils, two researchers with different assignments but similar dreams. Sv: Elsa var en passionerad klimatforskare. En: Elsa was a passionate climate researcher. Sv: Hon studerade isens förändringar och vad det betydde för vår värld. En: She studied the changes in the ice and what it meant for our world. Sv: Men djupt inom sig längtade hon efter mer än bara data och forskning. En: But deep inside, she longed for more than just data and research. Sv: Hon ville ha kontakt. En: She wanted connection. Sv: Nils var en meteorolog. En: Nils was a meteorologist. Sv: Han älskade att förstå stormarna, vinden, och hur naturens krafter fungerade. En: He loved understanding the storms, the wind, and how the forces of nature worked. Sv: Även om han trivdes med ensamheten, fanns det en del av honom som ville känna samhörighet. En: Even though he enjoyed the solitude, there was a part of him that wanted to feel a sense of belonging. Sv: En dag började stormen byggas upp. En: One day, the storm began to build up. Sv: Snön blåste över stationen och sikten var nästan obefintlig. En: The snow blew over the station, and visibility was almost non-existent. Sv: Det var en svår situation. En: It was a difficult situation. Sv: Elsa och Nils hade inget val; de behövde samarbeta för att säkra stationen. En: Elsa and Nils had no choice; they needed to cooperate to secure the station. Sv: De började arbeta tillsammans, och genom arbetet blev samtalen allt längre. En: They started working together, and through the work, the conversations grew longer. Sv: Elsa pratade om sin forskning och sina drömmar. En: Elsa talked about her research and her dreams. Sv: Nils delade sina tankar om väder och äventyr. En: Nils shared his thoughts on weather and adventure. Sv: De fann att de hade mer gemensamt än vad de trodde. En: They found they had more in common than they thought. Sv: Under stormens peak, slocknade strömmen plötsligt. En: During the peak of the storm, the power suddenly went out. Sv: Mörkret la sig som en filt över dem. En: Darkness fell over them like a blanket. Sv: "Vad gör vi nu?" En: "What do we do now?" Sv: frågade Nils med en orolig röst. En: Nils asked with a worried voice. Sv: Elsa tände en ficklampa och lyfte den mot Nils. En: Elsa lit a flashlight and lifted it towards Nils. Sv: "Vi klarar det här," sa hon lugnande. En: "We can manage this," she said reassuringly. Sv: De arbetade sida vid sida och fick systemet igång igen. En: They worked side by side and got the system running again. Sv: I mörkret och tystnaden hade de ett ärligt samtal. En: In the darkness and silence, they had an honest conversation. Sv: De pratade om rädslor, drömmar och vikten av att våga vara sårbar. En: They talked about fears, dreams, and the importance of daring to be vulnerable. Sv: När stormen äntligen gav med sig och gryningen bröt fram, tittade Elsa och Nils ut genom fönstret. En: When the storm finally subsided and the dawn broke, Elsa and Nils looked out the window. Sv: Snön låg tjock och skinande vit. En: The snow lay thick and glistening white. Sv: Luften var klar och lugn. En: The air was clear and calm. Sv: En ny tystnad hade lagt sig över stationen. En: A new silence had settled over the station. Sv: Men något hade förändrats. En: But something had changed. Sv: En känsla av värme spred sig mellan dem. En: A feeling of warmth spread between them. Sv: De hade funnit något viktigt under stormen – samhörighet och början på något nytt. En: They had found something important during the storm—connection and the beginning of something new. Sv: När de stod där, sida vid sida, visste de att framtiden var ljusare, trots den kala arktiska omgivningen. En: As they stood there, side by side, they knew the future was brighter, despite the barren arctic surroundings. Sv: Elsas hjärta var öppet för relationer, och Nils kände sig redo att låta någon komma närmare. En: Elsa's heart was open to relationships, and Nils felt ready to let someone come closer. Sv: Arktiskens ensamhet hade gett vika för en nyfött förbindelse. En: The loneliness of the Arctic had given way to a newly born connection. Sv: Under den kalla himlen, bland is och snö, hade de funnit mer än bara väderdata. En: Under the cold sky, among ice and snow, they had found more than just weather data. Sv: De hade funnit varandra. En: They had found each other. Sv: Och det var början på deras gemensamma resa. En: And it was the start of their shared journey. Vocabulary Words: whipped: piskadeartic: arktiskatundra: tundranassignments: uppdraglonged: längtadedata: datameteorologist: meteorologsolitude: ensamhetenbelonging: samhörighetvisibility: siktennon-existent: obefintligcooperate: samarbetaconversations: samtalenpeak: peakpower: strömmensubside: gav med sigdawn: gryningenglistening: skinandecalm: lugnvulnerable: sårbarbarren: kalasurroundings: omgivningenloneliness: ensamhetconnection: förbindelsejourney: resablanket: filtflashlight: ficklampareassuringly: lugnandedaring: vågathick: tjock

26/11/2025

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8 DE JAN.

A Heartfelt Epiphany: Family Bonds in the Heart of Firenze

Fluent Fiction - Italian: A Heartfelt Epiphany: Family Bonds in the Heart of Firenze Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2026-01-08-08-38-20-it Story Transcript: It: A Firenze, l'aria invernale era fresca e pungente, le strade acciottolate brillavano sotto le luci natalizie ancora appese. En: In Firenze, the winter air was fresh and biting, and the cobblestone streets glistened under the still-hanging Christmas lights. It: Davanti alla scuola superiore "Galileo Galilei", gli studenti si riunivano per raccontarsi le vacanze appena trascorse. En: In front of the high school "Galileo Galilei", students gathered to share stories about the holidays just passed. It: Tra loro c'erano Luca e Giulia, fratello e sorella. En: Among them were Luca and Giulia, brother and sister. It: Luca, con i suoi occhi vivaci e mente creativa, aveva un piano speciale per l'Epifania. En: Luca, with his lively eyes and creative mind, had a special plan for Epifania. It: Giulia, con i suoi quattordici anni, era più spensierata, ma sapeva che suo fratello aveva un cuore grande. En: Giulia, at fourteen, was more carefree, but she knew her brother had a big heart. It: Luca aveva un obiettivo chiaro: organizzare una celebrazione di famiglia per l'Epifania, una festa significativa in Italia, per sollevare l'umore del padre, Marco. En: Luca had a clear goal: to organize a family celebration for Epifania, a significant holiday in Italia, to lift the spirits of their father, Marco. It: Marco era un cuoco appassionato e lavorava sodo in un ristorante del centro. En: Marco was a passionate cook, working hard at a downtown restaurant. It: Tuttavia, i suoi lunghi orari lo tenevano spesso lontano da casa. En: However, his long hours often kept him away from home. It: Luca sentiva la responsabilità di mantenere vive le tradizioni di famiglia. En: Luca felt the responsibility to keep the family traditions alive. It: "Giulia, dobbiamo organizzare qualcosa di speciale," disse Luca mentre camminavano a casa. En: "Giulia, we need to organize something special," said Luca as they walked home. It: "Papà ha bisogno di sorridere più spesso." En: "Dad needs to smile more often." It: Giulia era scettica. En: Giulia was skeptical. It: "Ma Luca, io volevo uscire con gli amici. En: "But Luca, I wanted to go out with my friends. It: Non so se voglio fare una festa." En: I'm not sure I want to throw a party." It: "Possiamo farlo insieme, Giulia. En: "We can do it together, Giulia. It: Sarà divertente. En: It'll be fun. It: E papà apprezzerà," insistette Luca, cercando di convincere la sorella. En: And Dad will appreciate it," insisted Luca, trying to persuade his sister. It: Arrivando al loro piccolo appartamento, Luca cominciò subito a pianificare. En: Arriving at their small apartment, Luca immediately started planning. It: La cucina era il cuore della casa, piena di aromi di spezie e piatti italiani. En: The kitchen was the heart of the home, full of aromas of spices and Italian dishes. It: Era un ambiente semplice ma accogliente. En: It was a simple yet cozy environment. It: Nel frattempo, al ristorante, Marco si preoccupava della situazione finanziaria. En: Meanwhile, at the restaurant, Marco worried about the financial situation. It: Anche se amava il suo lavoro, sentiva la mancanza dei suoi figli. En: Although he loved his job, he missed his children. It: Luca non si arrese alla sua missione, sperando segretamente in un miracolo affinché il padre potesse essere presente. En: Luca did not give up on his mission, secretly hoping for a miracle so that his father could be present. It: La notte precedente l'Epifania, magicamente, tutto cambiò. En: The night before Epifania, magically, everything changed. It: Luca e Giulia stavano finendo di preparare la tavola, quando la porta si aprì. En: Luca and Giulia were finishing preparing the table when the door opened. It: Era Marco, con un sorriso che non si vedeva da tempo. En: It was Marco, with a smile that hadn't been seen in a long time. It: "Ragazzi, ce l'ho fatta, sono riuscito a liberarmi," annunciò, sollevato. En: "Kids, I made it, I managed to make time," he announced, relieved. It: Luca e Giulia si scambiarono un'occhiata di gioia. En: Luca and Giulia exchanged a joyful glance. It: In quella sera speciale, cenarono insieme, raccontandosi le storie degli ultimi giorni, tra risate e profumi di arrosto e panettone. En: On that special evening, they dined together, sharing stories from the recent days, amidst laughter and the aromas of roast and panettone. It: Marco si rese conto dell'importanza del tempo con i suoi figli. En: Marco realized the importance of time with his children. It: "Non importa quanto grande sia il lavoro, voi siete la mia famiglia," confessò. En: "No matter how big the job is, you are my family," he confessed. It: Luca comprese che, anche nel mezzo della responsabilità, c'era spazio per la gioia e la famiglia. En: Luca understood that even amid responsibility, there was room for joy and family. It: Giulia, infine, capì quanto fosse prezioso quel momento insieme. En: Giulia, finally, realized how precious that moment together was. It: L'Epifania passò in un batter d'occhio, ma la memoria di quei momenti riscaldò i loro cuori per molto tempo. En: Epifania passed in the blink of an eye, but the memory of those moments warmed their hearts for a long time. It: Luca sorrise, finalmente rilassato. En: Luca smiled, finally relaxed. It: Aveva dimostrato che con un po' di determinazione, l'affetto poteva creare ricordi indimenticabili. En: He had proven that with a bit of determination, affection could create unforgettable memories. It: E Marco, guardando i suoi figli, capì che essere presente nella loro vita era il regalo più grande che potesse fare. En: And Marco, looking at his children, understood that being present in their lives was the greatest gift he could give. Vocabulary Words: the winter: l'invernothe cobblestone: l'acciottolatothe celebration: la celebrazionethe tradition: la tradizionethe restaurant: il ristorantethe aroma: l'aromathe spice: la speziathe miracle: il miracolothe laughter: la risatathe responsibility: la responsabilitàthe heart: il cuorethe spirit: lo spiritothe plan: il pianothe aroma: l'aromathe job: il lavorothe gift: il regalothe glance: lo sguardothe story: la storiathe apartment: l'appartamentothe environment: l'ambientethe night: la nottethe roast: l'arrostothe high school: la scuola superiorethe brother: il fratellothe sister: la sorellathe father: il padrethe cook: il cuocothe mind: la mentethe aroma: l'aromathe smile: il sorriso

8 de jan.

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17min

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