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7 JUN

Beyond the Ruins: Jisoo's Quest for Connection and Hope

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Beyond the Ruins: Jisoo's Quest for Connection and Hope Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-06-07-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript: Ko: 인천의 중심부는 이제 완전히 바뀌었습니다. En: The heart of Incheon has now completely changed. Ko: 높은 건물들은 무너졌고, 초록 식물들이 길게 자라나 있었어요. En: The tall buildings had collapsed, and green plants were growing long. Ko: 하늘은 늘 구름과 먼지로 흐렸습니다. En: The sky was always cloudy and dusty. Ko: 공기는 약간의 금속 냄새가 났습니다. En: The air had a slight metallic smell. Ko: 지수는 거기에 서 있었고, 그녀의 마음은 무겁고 신중했습니다. En: Jisoo stood there, her mind heavy and cautious. Ko: 오직 한 가지 생각만 있었습니다. 그녀의 오빠를 찾는 것. En: She had only one thought: to find her brother. Ko: 지수는 자원적이고 실용적인 사람이었습니다. En: Jisoo was a resourceful and practical person. Ko: 그녀는 옛날 그녀의 오빠와 떨어져야 했습니다. En: She had to be separated from her brother in the past. Ko: 그를 다시 찾고 싶었습니다. En: She wanted to find him again. Ko: 그러나 이런 세계에서 무언가를 찾는 것은 쉽지 않았습니다. En: However, it wasn't easy to find anything in this kind of world. Ko: 그녀 옆에는 희망찬 미소를 짓는 민호가 있었습니다. En: Beside her stood Minho, wearing a hopeful smile. Ko: 민호는 긍정적인 사람이었습니다. En: Minho was a positive person. Ko: 그는 언제나 좋은 것을 찾고자 했습니다. 그는 안전한 곳을 찾아 지수와 함께 하고 싶었습니다. En: He always sought to find good things and wanted to stay with Jisoo in a safe place. Ko: 여름이었지만, 날씨는 서늘했습니다. En: It was summer, but the weather was cool. Ko: 그들은 길을 걸어가며 조심스럽게 주변을 살폈습니다. En: They walked carefully along the path, cautiously observing their surroundings. Ko: 자원이 부족하고 이상한 사람들을 만나는 것이 거기에서는 흔한 일이었습니다. En: Resources were scarce, and encountering strange people was a common occurrence there. Ko: 어느 날, 그들은 낯선 사람들을 만났습니다. En: One day, they met some strangers. Ko: 지수는 고민에 빠졌습니다. En: Jisoo was in a dilemma. Ko: 이들을 도와야 할까요, 아니면 그녀의 목적에 집중해야 할까요? En: Should she help them, or focus on her own purpose? Ko: 시간이 지나면서 그들은 마침내 다른 생존자들의 그룹을 발견했습니다. En: As time passed, they finally discovered a group of other survivors. Ko: 그 그룹은 크고 협력적이었습니다. En: The group was large and collaborative. Ko: 지수와 민호는 그 그룹과 함께하며 살아남기로 결정했습니다. En: Jisoo and Minho decided to join them to survive. Ko: 그들은 안전은 많은 사람과 함께할 때 온다는 것을 깨달았습니다. En: They realized that safety comes when you are with many people. Ko: 게다가, 그 그룹의 한 사람이 지수의 오빠에 대한 정보를 알고 있었습니다. En: Furthermore, one person from the group knew information about Jisoo's brother. Ko: 그렇게 지수와 민호는 새로운 길을 찾았습니다. En: In this way, Jisoo and Minho found a new path. Ko: 지수는 처음에는 믿기 힘들었지만, 민호와 다른 사람들을 믿기로 했습니다. En: At first, Jisoo found it hard to believe, but she decided to trust Minho and the others. Ko: 그 속에서의 협력은 결국 그녀의 목표에 더 가까워지는 길이었습니다. En: Through cooperation, she was able to get closer to her goal. Ko: 그녀의 혼자의 세계는 점차 넓어졌고, 함께 하는 삶의 중요성을 깨달았습니다. En: Her once solitary world gradually expanded, and she realized the importance of a shared life. Ko: 그들의 이야기는 끝이 아니었고, 새로운 출발의 시작이었습니다. En: Their story wasn't over; it was the beginning of a new chapter. Ko: 지수는 오빠를 찾는 데 가까워졌고, 민호는 꿈꿨던 안전한 공동체의 일원이 되었습니다. En: Jisoo came closer to finding her brother, and Minho became a part of the safe community he had dreamed of. Ko: 그들은 앞으로의 여정을 위해 새롭게 출발했습니다. En: They embarked on a new journey for the future. Ko: 지수의 눈에 다시 희망이 피어나기 시작했습니다. En: Hope began to bloom again in Jisoo's eyes. Vocabulary Words: collapsed: 무너졌고resourceful: 자원적이고practical: 실용적인scarce: 부족하고encountering: 만나는dilemma: 고민에cooperative: 협력적이었습니다survivors: 생존자들의surroundings: 주변을embarked: 출발했습니다collaborative: 협력적이었습니다solitary: 혼자의contemplative: 신중했습니다cautious: 조심스럽게metallic: 금속strangers: 낯선 사람들을gradually: 점차expanded: 넓어졌고purpose: 목적에realized: 깨달았습니다hopeful: 희망찬path: 길을trust: 믿기로observing: 살폈습니다shared: 함께 하는dreamed: 꿈꿨던safety: 안전chapter: 출발의 시작이었습니다bloom: 피어나기journey: 여정을

7 Jun

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15 min
19 MAY

Fearless Harmony: Oksana's Debut at Lviv Opera

Fluent Fiction - Ukrainian: Fearless Harmony: Oksana's Debut at Lviv Opera Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/uk/episode/2025-05-19-22-34-02-uk Story Transcript: Uk: У старому місті Львові, де весняні квіти вкривають вулиці, у величній будівлі Оперного театру готувалися до вистави. En: In the old city of Lviv, where spring flowers cover the streets, preparations for a performance were underway in the magnificent building of the Opera House. Uk: Ліва оконина сценічної завіси трохи піднята, крізь неї видно збуджену публіку. En: The left curtain of the stage was slightly lifted, revealing an excited audience through it. Uk: У залі мерехтіли кришталеві люстри. En: In the hall, crystal chandeliers flickered. Uk: Кожне місце було зайняте, бо всі чекали на Оксану, молоду, але вже відому співачку. En: Every seat was taken because everyone was waiting for Oksana, a young but already famous singer. Uk: Та вона сиділа за кулісами, серце гупотіло так, ніби хотіло вирватися, а в руках була листівка від дідуся, яку вона завжди носила з собою. En: But she sat backstage, her heart pounding as if it wanted to burst, with a postcard from her grandfather, which she always carried with her. Uk: Оксана завжди мріяла виступити в Львівській опері. En: Oksana had always dreamed of performing at the Lviv Opera. Uk: Дідусь, її великий прихильник, часто повторював: "Твій голос, як весняна роса — чистий і ніжний". En: Her grandfather, her great supporter, often repeated: "Your voice is like spring dew — pure and gentle." Uk: Але сьогодні страх захопив її так, що вона ледве дихала. En: But today, fear gripped her so tightly that she could barely breathe. Uk: До неї підійшов Микола, диригент, який знав Оксану ще з дитинства. En: Mykola, the conductor who had known Oksana since childhood, approached her. Uk: Він бачив її страх і не міг залишатися осторонь. En: He saw her fear and couldn't stand aside. Uk: "Оксано, ти повинна пам'ятати, для чого ти тут", — сказав він, поклавши їй руку на плече. En: "Oksana, you must remember why you are here," he said, placing a hand on her shoulder. Uk: "Цей виступ — не лише для тебе, а й для нього, твого дідуся. En: "This performance is not just for you, but also for him, your grandfather. Uk: І наш оперний театр потребує твого голосу". En: And our opera house needs your voice." Uk: Лариса, подруга і також сопрано, підсіла поруч. En: Larysa, a friend and also a soprano, sat down next to her. Uk: "Я заспіваю разом з тобою", — запропонувала вона. En: "I'll sing with you," she offered. Uk: "Це полегшить тобі перший крок". En: "It will make the first step easier for you." Uk: Час танув. En: Time was running out. Uk: Завіса ось-ось підніметься. En: The curtain was about to rise. Uk: Оксана подивилася на Миколу та Ларису. En: Oksana looked at Mykola and Larysa. Uk: Вона відчула тепло їхньої підтримки і вирішила — страх не переможе. En: She felt the warmth of their support and decided — fear would not win. Uk: Вона піднялась, міцно стискаючи листівку. En: She stood up, holding the postcard tightly. Uk: Коли оркестр заграв перші ноти, а світло згасло, Оксана зробила глибокий вдих і вийшла на сцену. En: When the orchestra played the first notes and the lights went down, Oksana took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. Uk: Поруч з нею стояла Лариса. En: Larysa stood beside her. Uk: Їхні голоси злилися у гармонію, викликаючи у слухачів зачарування. En: Their voices merged in harmony, enchanting the audience. Uk: Оксана співала, ніби ніколи не знала страху. En: Oksana sang as if she never knew fear. Uk: З кожною нотою її впевненість зростала. En: With each note, her confidence grew. Uk: Після виступу зал вибухнув оплесками. En: After the performance, the hall exploded in applause. Uk: Оксана відчула, як її серце наповнилось теплом і гордістю. En: Oksana felt her heart fill with warmth and pride. Uk: Вона вклонилася, впевнена у собі і вдячна за підтримку. En: She bowed, confident in herself and grateful for the support. Uk: Відтоді Оксана знала: вона завжди носитиме у собі частинку дідуся і його любов до опери. En: From that moment on, Oksana knew: she would always carry a part of her grandfather and his love for opera within her. Uk: Її голос став екраном зв’язку між минулим і майбутнім, теплим, як весняна роса. En: Her voice became a bridge between the past and the future, warm like spring dew. Uk: І вона пронесе це через усе своє життя. En: And she would carry this throughout her life. Vocabulary Words: magnificent: величнійchandelier: люстриaudience: публікуbackstage: за кулісамиpostcard: листівкаgripped: захопивconductor: диригентenchanted: зачаруванняperformance: виступуapplause: оплескамиconfident: впевненаdreamed: мріялаsupporter: прихильникfear: страхbreath: вдихharmony: гармоніюmerged: злилисяwarmth: тепломpride: гордістюdecided: вирішилаsupport: підтримкиbridge: екраном зв’язкуsoprano: сопраноlifted: піднятаbursts: вибухнувflickered: мерехтілиcrystal: кришталевіstage: сценуconfidence: впевненістьexplode: вибухнув

19 May

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14 min
23 MAY

Market Madness: A Goat's Escape and Unexpected Opportunities

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Market Madness: A Goat's Escape and Unexpected Opportunities Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-05-23-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript: Hi: भीड़भाड़ से भरी सड़क के बीचोंबीच एक छोटे से बाजार में, रंग-बिरंगे कपड़ों के ढेर पर अपनी नजरें गड़ाए, अनन्या उस खास पल को कैमरे में कैद करने की कोशिश कर रही थी। En: In the middle of a crowded street, at a small market, with her eyes fixed on the pile of colorful clothes, Ananya was trying to capture that special moment on her camera. Hi: चारों तरफ मसालों की खुशबू और सौदागरों की चहल-पहल थी। En: All around were the aromas of spices and the hustle and bustle of merchants. Hi: यहां जीवन किसी सजीव चित्र की तरह था। En: Life here was like a living painting. Hi: राघव, अपनी दुकान के बाहर खड़ा, अपने रंगीन दुपट्टे बेचने में व्यस्त था। En: Raghav, standing outside his shop, was busy selling his colorful scarves. Hi: उसकी नजरें दूर-दूर तक ग्राहकों को ऐसे टटोल रही थीं, जैसे समंदर में मछलियां तलाशता हो। En: His eyes scanned the distance for customers as if he were searching for fish in the sea. Hi: पास की दुकान में, काव्या अपनी बिक्री को लेकर चिंतित खड़ी थी। En: In a nearby store, Kavya stood worried about her sales. Hi: अगली हफ्ते की किराए की तारीख ने उसके माथे पर चिंता की लकीरें खींच दी थीं। En: The upcoming rent deadline next week had etched lines of concern on her forehead. Hi: अचानक, बाजार में हलचल मच गई। En: Suddenly, a commotion erupted in the market. Hi: एक बकरी, राघव की देख-रेख से भाग निकलने में कामयाब हो गई थी। En: A goat managed to escape Raghav's watchful eye. Hi: बकरी किसी चपल बच्ची की तरह दौड़ती, कभी दुकान के छोर पर लटकती तो कभी किसी ग्राहक के पैर से चुभलाते हुए। En: The goat ran like a sprightly child, sometimes hanging at the shop's edge, sometimes nibbling at a customer's leg. Hi: राघव, अपने दुपट्टे छोड़कर बकरी के पीछे भाग पड़ा। En: Raghav dropped his scarves and ran after the goat. Hi: "अरे रुको! En: "Hey, stop! Hi: बकरी किधर भागी? En: Where did the goat go?" Hi: " वह चिल्लाया। En: he shouted. Hi: "मैं भी मदद करती हूं," काव्या ने अपनी चिंता के बावजूद मदद का हाथ बढ़ाया और राघव के पीछे दौड़ी। En: "I'll help too," Kavya extended a helping hand despite her worries and ran after Raghav. Hi: अनन्या, इस हंगामे को कैमरे में कैद करने का सुनहरा अवसर न गंवाते हुए, उनके पीछे-पीछे दौड़ पड़ी। En: Ananya, not wanting to miss the golden opportunity to capture this chaos, ran behind them with her camera. Hi: बकरी एक कपड़ों की दुकान में चक्कर काटती रही, जब तक कि वह खुद को कई रंगीन दुपट्टों में उलझा नहीं पाई। En: The goat ran circles in a clothing shop until it got itself tangled in several colorful scarves. Hi: उसके चारों ओर दुपट्टों का एक रंगीन गुछा बन गया। En: A colorful bundle of scarves formed around it. Hi: यह देख वहां एकत्रित भीड़ हंसी से लोटपोट हो उठी। En: Seeing this, the gathered crowd burst into laughter. Hi: पहले पहल सब असमंजस में थे कि कैसे निपटें इस स्थिति से। En: At first, everyone was confused about how to handle the situation. Hi: फिर, लोगों ने मिलकर बकरी को छुड़वाने में मदद की। En: Then, people worked together to free the goat. Hi: अंततः, बकरी को पकड़ लिया गया और वापस उसके पेन में कर दिया गया। En: Finally, the goat was caught and returned to its pen. Hi: इस पूरे मजेदार हंगामे ने बाजार में हलचल भरा माहौल बना दिया। En: This entire amusing chaos created a lively atmosphere in the market. Hi: ग्राहकों का एक नया हुजूम उमड़ पड़ा, और काव्या के चेहरे पर संतोष की मुस्कान खिल उठी। En: A new throng of customers poured in, and a satisfied smile spread across Kavya's face. Hi: अनन्या के कैमरे ने इस अद्वितीय घटना को कैद कर लिया, जो उसके यात्रा ब्लॉग पर वायरल हो गई। En: Ananya's camera captured this unique event, which went viral on her travel blog. Hi: बकरी के इस अजीबोगरीब दौड़ ने न केवल लोगों का दिन बना दिया, बल्कि काव्या को भी सिखा दिया कि कभी-कभी अव्यवस्था में भी संभावनाएं छुपी होती हैं। En: This bizarre chase by the goat not only made everyone's day but also taught Kavya that sometimes there are hidden opportunities in chaos. Hi: बाजार की इस भागदौड़ ने सबके चेहरों पर एक अनोखा रंग भर दिया, बसंत के इस खुशनुमा दिन में। En: The hustle and bustle of the market painted a unique color on everyone's faces, on this joyful spring day. Vocabulary Words: crowded: भीड़भाड़aromas: खुशबूspices: मसालोंhustle: चहल-पहलmerchant: सौदागरोंscanned: टटोलाworried: चिंतितdeadline: तारीखetched: खींचcommotion: हलचलeruption: मच गईescape: भाग निकलनेwatchful: देख-रेखsprightly: चपलmischief: चुभलातेopportunity: अवसरchaos: अव्यवस्थाtangled: उलझाbundle: गुछाlaughter: हंसीconfused: असमंजसamusing: मजेदारthrong: हुजूमviral: वायरलbizarre: अजीबोगरीबchaotic: हंगामेtaught: सिखाhidden: छुपीcolorful: रंगीनpainted: भर

23 May

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15 min
20 MAY

Brewing Legends: Inspiration in Every Sip at the Simiao Tale

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Brewing Legends: Inspiration in Every Sip at the Simiao Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-05-20-22-34-01-zh Story Transcript: Zh: 春天的早晨，阳光透过茶馆的窗户洒在木桌上。 En: On a spring morning, sunlight trickled onto the wooden tables through the windows of the chaguan (teahouse). Zh: 茶馆里弥漫着茉莉花茶的香气，让人感到放松和安宁。 En: The air inside was filled with the fragrance of molihuacha (jasmine tea), which offered a sense of relaxation and peace. Zh: 窗外，可以看到古老的寺庙在薄雾中若隐若现，像是沉睡在深山中的巨大守护者。 En: Outside the window, an ancient simiao (temple) could be seen faintly through the thin mist, like a giant guardian slumbering in the deep mountains. Zh: 丽芬是一位内向的艺术家，正坐在角落安静地品茶。 En: Lifen was an introverted artist, sitting quietly in a corner enjoying her tea. Zh: 她的画布和颜料袋放在一旁，似乎正等待着新的灵感。 En: Her canvas and bag of paints lay beside her, seemingly waiting for new inspiration. Zh: 她的目光时不时飘向窗外，但那些寺庙的轮廓似乎无法触动她内心深处的创作灵感。 En: Her gaze occasionally drifted to the window, but the outline of the simiao seemed unable to stir her inner creative spark. Zh: 坐在她对面的健宇，则是一位务实的历史学家。 En: Opposite her sat Jianyu, a pragmatic historian. Zh: 他正在凝神静气地整理自己的笔记，准备为一本杂志撰写关于寺庙的文章。 En: He was deeply focused on organizing his notes, preparing to write an article for a magazine about the simiao. Zh: 然而，眼前的寺庙正在装修，不能入内参观，让他感到略有挫败。 En: However, the renovation of the temple, which prevented him from visiting, left him slightly frustrated. Zh: “这茶真香。”丽芬轻声说道，打破了沉默。 En: "This tea is really fragrant," Lifen said softly, breaking the silence. Zh: “是啊，听说这家茶馆的茶叶都是手工采摘的。”健宇微微一笑，抬起头应道。 En: "Yes, I've heard that the tea leaves here are hand-picked," Jianyu responded with a slight smile, looking up. Zh: 两人正交谈时，一个年迈的老人走进茶馆。 En: As they conversed, an elderly man entered the chaguan. Zh: 老人衣着朴素，满脸皱纹却带着和蔼的笑容。 En: He was dressed simply, his face full of wrinkles yet bearing a kind smile. Zh: 他坐在丽芬旁边，耳朵里衔着一本小册子。 En: He sat down next to Lifen, with a small booklet tucked in his ear. Zh: “听说你们对寺庙感兴趣？”老人问道。 En: "I heard you're interested in the simiao?" the old man asked. Zh: 丽芬和健宇互相对视，然后点头。 En: Lifen and Jianyu exchanged a glance and nodded. Zh: “年轻人，你们可听说过寺庙的故事吗？”老人神秘地笑着，抬头望向窗外。 En: "You young folks, have you heard the story of the simiao?" the old man asked with a mysterious smile, gazing out the window. Zh: “愿闻其详。”健宇回答，他的好奇心被勾起。 En: "How about telling us more?" Jianyu replied, his curiosity piqued. Zh: 老人开始讲述寺庙的起源。 En: The old man began to tell the origin story of the simiao. Zh: 那个土石交织的地方，曾是一个充满灵气的修行之所。 En: That place, woven with earth and stone, was once a spiritually rich site for meditation. Zh: 他说道：“很久以前，这里有位和尚，他常常在春天的温暖阳光下冥想。 En: He said, "Long ago, there was a monk who often meditated under the warm spring sun. Zh: 传说，他从山上的溪水中看到未来，便留下来修建了这座寺庙。” En: Legend has it that he foresaw the future from the mountain stream and thus decided to establish this temple." Zh: 随着老人的讲述，丽芬闭上眼睛，仿佛置身于传说之中。 En: As the old man narrated, Lifen closed her eyes, as if she was part of the legend. Zh: 她开始在脑海中勾画出画面，寺庙、和尚、溪水和山雾都在她的意识中渐渐鲜活起来。 En: In her mind, she began to sketch scenes of the temple, monk, stream, and mountain mist, which gradually came to life in her consciousness. Zh: 当故事结束时，丽芬迫不及待地打开画布，开始描绘刚才在脑海中酝酿的画作。 En: When the story concluded, Lifen could no longer wait and opened her canvas, eager to paint the scenes that had just brewed in her mind. Zh: 健宇则提笔，用心记录下老人讲述的每一个细节。 En: Jianyu, meanwhile, started jotting down every detail of the story told by the elder. Zh: 此后，丽芬不仅描绘出了一系列以寺庙为题材的画作，她每一幅画都讲述着一个古老而动人的故事。 En: Afterwards, Lifen not only created a series of paintings with the temple as the theme, but each painting told an ancient and moving story. Zh: 而健宇的文章也取得了成功，他不仅记录了寺庙的历史，更展现了与之相关的人文情感。 En: Jianyu's article also achieved success, capturing not just the history of the temple but also the human emotions related to it. Zh: 从那时起，丽芬学会了从故事中寻找灵感，而健宇则开始更加关注人与历史之间的联系。 En: From that time on, Lifen learned to find inspiration in stories, and Jianyu began to pay more attention to the connections between people and history. Zh: 两人都在茶香缭绕中找到了彼此的创作方向。 En: Both of them discovered their creative direction amidst the aroma of tea. Zh: 这样的春天，连空气中都漂浮着故事与灵感的气息。 En: During such a spring, even the air felt infused with stories and inspiration. Vocabulary Words: trickled: 洒fragrance: 香气ancient: 古老introverted: 内向pragmatic: 务实renovation: 装修slightly: 略glance: 对视curiosity: 好奇心mysterious: 神秘spiritually: 灵气meditated: 冥想legend: 传说foresee: 看到未来sketch: 勾画consciousness: 意识concluded: 结束brewed: 酝酿jotting: 记录depicted: 描绘capturing: 展现connections: 联系infused: 漂浮canvas: 画布temple: 寺庙inspiration: 灵感guardian: 守护者meditation: 修行elderly: 年迈chronicles: 笔记

20 May

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16 min
3 MAR

Blossoms of Tradition: Harto's Tea Ceremony Breakthrough

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Blossoms of Tradition: Harto's Tea Ceremony Breakthrough Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-03-03-23-34-01-ja Story Transcript: Ja: 春の香りが漂う京都の祇園地区。 En: The scent of spring wafted through the Kyoto Gion district. Ja: お寺や旧い町家の間に、新しい命を運ぶように桜が咲きほこっていた。 En: Cherry blossoms bloomed between the temples and old townhouses, as if bringing new life. Ja: ハルトは茶室の前に立ち、深呼吸をした。 En: Harto stood in front of the tearoom, taking a deep breath. Ja: 今日は彼の初めての独り立ち茶会の日だ。 En: Today was the day of his first solo tea ceremony. Ja: この茶会は、彼の家族の伝統を継ぐための大切な一歩であり、師匠であるサトシ先生の承認を得るための場でもある。 En: This tea ceremony was an important step to carry on his family's tradition, and also a chance to gain approval from his mentor, Satoshi sensei. Ja: 幼なじみのユイが東京から駆けつけてくれた。 En: His childhood friend Yui had rushed over from Tokyo. Ja: 彼女は地元の伝統に興味津々で、心からハルトを応援していた。 En: She was fascinated by local traditions and sincerely supported Harto. Ja: 茶室の中は、落ち着いた雰囲気に満ちている。 En: Inside the tearoom, a calm atmosphere prevailed. Ja: 静けさの中にも、桜の華やかさが漂う。 En: Within the silence, the splendor of the cherry blossoms lingered. Ja: 「緊張しなくて大丈夫よ、ハルト」とユイは優しく微笑んだ。 En: “Don’t worry, Harto,” Yui said, smiling gently. Ja: サトシ先生は厳粛な表情で室内に入った。 En: Satoshi sensei entered the room with a solemn expression. Ja: 彼の目はハルトの一挙一動を静かに見守っている。 En: His eyes quietly observed Harto's every move. Ja: ハルトは瞬間、内心の自信のなさと不安に襲われた。 En: For a moment, Harto was seized with inner insecurity and anxiety. Ja: しかし、心の中で彼は決心していた。 En: However, in his heart, he had resolved to infuse this tea ceremony with his own touch. Ja: 今回の茶会には、自分なりの工夫を凝らそうと思っていた。 En: He planned to incorporate a special spring arrangement of cherry blossoms. Ja: 茶会が始まった。 En: The tea ceremony began. Ja: 彼の動きは優雅で、心を込めていた。まるで桜の花びらが風に乗って舞っているかのようだった。 En: His movements were graceful and heartfelt, as if cherry petals were dancing on the wind. Ja: その時、不意に窓が開いて、部屋中に花びらが舞い込んできた。 En: Suddenly, the window opened, and petals swirled into the room. Ja: ハルトは驚いた。 En: Harto was surprised. Ja: しかし、その瞬間を生かして茶の道具を整え、自然の美を取り込み始めた。 En: But he seized the moment, arranging the tea utensils to incorporate the natural beauty. Ja: 彼は桜の花びらをそっと茶碗の側に添え、静かに微笑んだ。 En: He gently placed a cherry petal beside the tea bowl and smiled quietly. Ja: まるでその瞬間が最初から計画された舞台のように自然だった。 En: It felt as natural as if the moment had been scripted from the start. Ja: サトシ先生は目を細め、微かに頷いた。 En: Satoshi sensei narrowed his eyes slightly and nodded faintly. Ja: ユイはその美しさに感動し、「素晴らしいよ、ハルト」と囁いた。 En: Yui was moved by the beauty and whispered, “Wonderful, Harto.” Ja: 茶会が無事に終わり、ハルトは深くお辞儀をした。 En: The tea ceremony concluded successfully, and Harto bowed deeply. Ja: 彼の心には新たな自信が宿った。 En: New confidence took root in his heart. Ja: サトシ先生は、「良い茶会だった」と静かに告げた。 En: Satoshi sensei quietly remarked, “It was a good tea ceremony.” Ja: ハルトは、これからもこの伝統を大切にしつつ、自分なりの方法で新しい風を吹き込んでいけるという確信を得た。 En: Harto gained the conviction that he could cherish this tradition while bringing in a new breeze in his own way. Ja: 桜の花が散るように、彼の不安もまた風に舞って消えて行った。 En: Just as the cherry blossoms fell, his anxieties lifted and disappeared with the wind. Ja: その日、春の美しさと共に、ハルトは彼自身の可能性を花開かせた。 En: On that day, alongside the beauty of spring, Harto blossomed with the possibilities within himself. Vocabulary Words: scent: 香りwafted: 漂うbloomed: 咲きほこっていたtearoom: 茶室solo: 独り立ちtradition: 伝統approval: 承認mentor: 師匠sincerely: 心からprevailed: 満ちているsplendor: 華やかさsolemn: 厳粛なinner insecurity: 内心の自信のなさgraceful: 優雅heartfelt: 心を込めていたarrangement: 生け花utensils: 道具incorporate: 取り入れるnatural: 自然nodded: 頷いたconviction: 確信cherish: 大切にするpossibilities: 可能性anxieties: 不安seized: 襲われたinfuse: 凝らそうpetals: 花びらswirled: 舞い込んできたbeside: 側にscripted: 計画された

3 Mar

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15 min
9 JUL

Finding Serenity in Montserrat: Jordi's Gift of Intention

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Finding Serenity in Montserrat: Jordi's Gift of Intention Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-07-09-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript: Ca: El sol brillava sobre les majestuoses muntanyes de Montserrat, anunciant un nou dia ple de possibilitats. En: The sun shone over the majestic muntanyes de Montserrat, heralding a new day full of possibilities. Ca: El retreat espiritual que es feia en aquell indret era conegut per la seva pau i calma. En: The spiritual retreat taking place there was known for its peace and calm. Ca: L’aire, carregat de l'aroma de les herbes silvestres, embolcallava a tothom que s’hi apropava. En: The air, laden with the aroma of wild herbs, enveloped everyone who approached. Ca: Entre els assistents, hi havia en Jordi, un home de mirada profunda i cor sincer, que buscava una connexió més gran amb la seva fe. En: Among the attendees was Jordi, a man with a deep gaze and a sincere heart, seeking a greater connection with his faith. Ca: La Festa de la Mare de Déu del Carme s’apropava, i Jordi volia agrair al líder espiritual del retreat amb un regal especial. En: The Festa de la Mare de Déu del Carme was approaching, and Jordi wanted to thank the spiritual leader of the retreat with a special gift. Ca: No sabia, però, què escollir. En: However, he didn't know what to choose. Ca: Les botigues de recordatoris estaven plenes de turistes i de productes massa comercials pels seus gustos. En: The souvenir shops were filled with tourists and products that were too commercial for his tastes. Ca: Aquell matí, Jordi va decidir demanar consell a les seves amigues, Laia i Marta. En: That morning, Jordi decided to ask for advice from his friends, Laia and Marta. Ca: La Laia, sempre pragmàtica, va suggerir buscar quelcom de fabricació local. En: Laia, always pragmatic, suggested looking for something locally made. Ca: “Un objecte fet a mà tindrà valor per la seva història”, li va dir. En: “A handmade object will have value for its story,” she told him. Ca: Marta, amb el seu somriure ple de vida, va afegir: “No et preocupis tant, Jordi. La intenció és el que compta.” En: Marta, with her vibrant smile, added, “Don’t worry so much, Jordi. The intention is what counts.” Ca: Van recórrer els carrers propers al santuari. En: They wandered through the streets near the sanctuary. Ca: Els colors i sons de l’estiu els envoltaven. En: The colors and sounds of summer surrounded them. Ca: En una petita botiga d’artesania, amagada entre les altres, Jordi va veure un amulet fet a mà, que simbolitzava la pau. En: In a small artisanal shop, hidden among others, Jordi saw a handmade amulet symbolizing peace. Ca: Era únic i transmetia serenitat. En: It was unique and conveyed serenity. Ca: Sense dubtar-ho, va decidir que aquell seria el seu regal. En: Without hesitation, he decided that would be his gift. Ca: El dia de la Festa de la Mare de Déu del Carme, en un moment de tranquil·litat, Jordi va portar l’amulet al líder espiritual. En: On the day of the Festa de la Mare de Déu del Carme, in a moment of tranquility, Jordi took the amulet to the spiritual leader. Ca: Li va explicar el significat que allò tenia per ell. En: He explained what it meant to him. Ca: El líder va somriure, agraint no només l’objecte, sinó també el pensament i la sinceritat que l’acompanyava. En: The leader smiled, grateful not only for the object but also for the thought and sincerity that accompanied it. Ca: Aquell gest va ensenyar a en Jordi una lliçó important: el valor d’un regal no es mesura pel seu preu, sinó per la intenció i el sentit sincer que s'hi posa. En: That gesture taught Jordi an important lesson: the value of a gift is not measured by its price, but by the intention and sincere meaning behind it. Ca: Amb el cor ple, va descobrir que la verdadera connexió rau en la intenció que guiem els nostres actes. En: With a full heart, he discovered that true connection lies in the intention that guides our actions. Ca: Els dies a Montserrat es van tancar amb aquesta sensació dolça i Jordi va tornar a casa sabent que, a vegades, és el pensament el que dóna vida a les accions més simples. En: The days at Montserrat closed with this sweet feeling, and Jordi returned home knowing that sometimes, it is the thought that gives life to the simplest actions. Vocabulary Words: the sun: el solmajestic: majestuosesthe mountains: les muntanyesto herald: anunciarladen: carregatthe aroma: l'aromato envelop: embolcallarthe attendee: l'assistentthe gaze: la miradathe faith: la feto thank: agrairthe souvenir: el recordatoripragmatic: pragmàticahandmade: fet a màthe intention: la intencióthe sanctuary: el santuariartisanal: d'artesaniathe amulet: l'amuletto convey: transmetreto hesitate: dubtarthe tranquility: la tranquil·litatto smile: somriurethe sincerity: la sinceritatto accompany: acompanyarthe gesture: el gestthe lesson: la lliçóthe price: el preusweet: dolçathe thought: el pensamentto guide: guiar

9 Jul

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15 min
5 APR

The Great Fossil Heist: An Easter Mystery Unfolds in Milano

Fluent Fiction - Italian: The Great Fossil Heist: An Easter Mystery Unfolds in Milano Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-04-05-22-34-02-it Story Transcript: It: Nel cuore di Milano, il Museo di Storia Naturale risplende di una luce speciale. En: In the heart of Milano, the Natural History Museum shines with a special light. It: Le vetrate colorate riflettono un gioco di colori sulle pareti del museo, e un leggero profumo di fiori primaverili riempie l'aria. En: The stained glass windows cast a colorful play of light on the museum walls, and a light fragrance of spring flowers fills the air. It: Gli scheletri di dinosauri si ergono maestosi nei grandi saloni, creando ombre misteriose che stimolano l'immaginazione dei visitatori. En: The dinosaur skeletons stand majestically in the large halls, creating mysterious shadows that stimulate the visitors' imagination. It: Quella notte di primavera, un evento speciale si svolge al museo. En: That spring night, a special event is held at the museum. It: È l'opportunità di osservare un famoso fossile, appena arrivato per l'esposizione pasquale. En: It is the opportunity to observe a famous fossil, just arrived for the Easter exhibition. It: Isabella, la curatrice del museo, ha organizzato tutto con passione. En: Isabella, the museum curator, has organized everything with passion. It: Ma poco dopo l’apertura dell'evento, il fossile scompare. En: But shortly after the event opens, the fossil disappears. It: Luca, un giovane studente di paleontologia, è entusiasta di lavorare al museo come tirocinante. En: Luca, a young paleontology student, is enthusiastic about working at the museum as an intern. It: Sogna di impressionare Isabella e ottenere un posto fisso. En: He dreams of impressing Isabella and securing a permanent position. It: La sua occasione arriva quando Isabella, agitata, annuncia la sparizione. En: His opportunity arrives when Isabella, agitated, announces the disappearance. It: "Trovare il fossile è fondamentale per l’esposizione di Pasqua!" En: "Finding the fossil is essential for the Easter exhibition!" It: esclama. En: she exclaims. It: Nel frattempo, il detective Giovanni, è incaricato di risolvere il mistero. En: Meanwhile, Detective Giovanni is tasked with solving the mystery. It: È esperto, ma scettico su Luca. En: He is experienced but skeptical about Luca. It: "Questo è lavoro per professionisti", dice al giovane, con cui deve collaborare. En: "This is work for professionals," he tells the young man, with whom he has to collaborate. It: Nonostante ciò, Luca decide di indagare da solo. En: Despite this, Luca decides to investigate on his own. It: Si aggira silenziosamente tra i corridoi quasi deserti del museo, ascolta i suoni deboli e analizza ogni dettaglio. En: He quietly roams through the museum's nearly deserted corridors, listens to faint sounds, and analyzes every detail. It: Durante la sua esplorazione solitaria, nota qualcosa di strano: un piccolo passaggio nascosto dietro una grande statua. En: During his solitary exploration, he notices something strange: a small passage hidden behind a large statue. It: Luca si infila nel corridoio segreto. En: Luca slips into the secret corridor. It: Le luci sono fioche, il cuore batte forte nel petto. En: The lights are dim, his heart beats strongly in his chest. It: Alla fine, il corridoio porta a una stanza di deposito. En: Eventually, the corridor leads to a storage room. It: E lì, davanti a lui, c’è il fossile! En: And there, in front of him, is the fossil! It: Ma proprio in quel momento, sente un rumore alle spalle. En: But just at that moment, he hears a noise behind him. It: È Giovanni. En: It is Giovanni. It: Il detective lo osserva con sorpresa, ma anche con ammirazione. En: The detective watches him with surprise, but also with admiration. It: "I tuoi occhi attenti hanno trovato il tesoro", ammette Giovanni con una lieve nota di rispetto nella voce. En: "Your keen eyes have found the treasure," Giovanni admits with a slight note of respect in his voice. It: Lavorano insieme per riportare il fossile a Isabella, poco prima che la mostra riprenda. En: They work together to return the fossil to Isabella, just before the exhibition resumes. It: Quando entrano nella sala principale, Isabella solleva lo sguardo con incredulità e felicità. En: When they enter the main hall, Isabella looks up with incredulity and happiness. It: "Siete stati incredibili", dice, il suo sollievo evidente. En: "You have been incredible," she says, her relief evident. It: Grazie al coraggio di Luca e all'esperienza di Giovanni, l’esposizione procederà come previsto. En: Thanks to Luca's courage and Giovanni's experience, the exhibition will proceed as planned. It: In quel momento, Luca sente che qualcosa è cambiato. En: At that moment, Luca feels that something has changed. It: Si è dimostrato capace e ha guadagnato la stima di Giovanni, e persino un apprezzamento speciale da Isabella. En: He has proven himself capable and earned Giovanni's esteem, and even a special appreciation from Isabella. It: Con un sorriso fiducioso, si prepara a nuove avventure ed esperienze, sapendo di avere fatto la differenza. En: With a confident smile, he prepares for new adventures and experiences, knowing he has made a difference. Vocabulary Words: the heart: il cuorethe stained glass windows: le vetrate coloratethe fragrance: il profumothe skeletons: gli scheletrithe halls: i salonithe shadows: le ombrethe visitor: il visitatorethe curator: la curatricethe intern: il tirocinantethe position: il postothe detective: il detectivethe mystery: il misterothe corridor: il corridoiothe passage: il passaggiothe statue: la statuathe storage room: la stanza di depositothe chest: il pettothe note: la notathe admiration: l'ammirazionethe esteem: la stimathe relief: il sollievothe courage: il coraggiothe experience: l'esperienzathe opportunity: l'opportunitàthe exhibition: l'esposizionethe treasure: il tesorothe surprise: la sorpresathe adventure: l'avventurathe imagination: l'immaginazionethe appreciation: l'apprezzamento

5 Apr

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16 min
18 JUN

Conquering Heights: Júlia's Journey to Inner Strength

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Conquering Heights: Júlia's Journey to Inner Strength Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-06-18-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript: Ca: Els primers raigs de sol començaven a il·luminar el cel, pintant-lo de matisos de rosa i or. En: The first rays of the sun began to illuminate the sky, painting it with shades of pink and gold. Ca: Montserrat s'aixecava imponent contra aquest teló de fons, plena d'aromes d'arbustos i flors d'estiu. En: Montserrat stood imposing against this backdrop, full of the scents of shrubs and summer flowers. Ca: Júlia, Pere i Arnau es trobaven a l'inici del sender, preparats pel trajecte que els portaria al cim. En: Júlia, Pere, and Arnau found themselves at the start of the trail, ready for the journey that would lead them to the summit. Ca: Júlia era una apassionada de la natura. En: Júlia was a nature enthusiast. Ca: Sentia que les muntanyes li parlaven, oferint-li pau i força. En: She felt like the mountains spoke to her, offering peace and strength. Ca: Però avui el seu cor bategava amb força, no només per les emocions del nou dia, sinó per una por amagada. En: But today her heart was beating strongly, not only because of the emotions of the new day but also due to a hidden fear. Ca: Tenia por de les altures, un secret que protegiria en un racó del seu cor mentre intentava amagar la seva inquietud rere un somriure. En: She was afraid of heights, a secret she kept in a corner of her heart as she tried to hide her unease behind a smile. Ca: Pere coneixia les pors de Júlia. En: Pere knew Júlia's fears. Ca: Era un amic fidel, sempre a la seva vora per animar-la. En: He was a loyal friend, always by her side to encourage her. Ca: "Ho pots fer", li deia amb un xiuxiueig d'encoratjament. En: "You can do it," he whispered encouragingly. Ca: "Només cal que facis un pas darrere l'altre". En: "Just take one step after another." Ca: Al seu costat, Arnau, amb passió per l'excursió, deia amb un somriure que era gairebé una cursa fins al cim. En: Beside him, Arnau, with a passion for hiking, said with a smile that it was almost a race to the top. Ca: Fins i tot en la seva competitivitat, Amnau es va convertir en un aliat inesperat. En: Even in his competitiveness, Arnau became an unexpected ally. Ca: El camí es va tornar més estret i empinat del que esperaven. En: The path became narrower and steeper than they expected. Ca: Les pedres semblaven parlar en un idioma antic i misteriós. En: The stones seemed to speak in an ancient and mysterious language. Ca: Les bastes arrels dels arbres aferraven la terra com si volguessin protegir la muntanya dels intrusos. En: The thick roots of trees clung to the earth as if they wanted to protect the mountain from intruders. Ca: Cada pas portava Júlia més amunt, més a prop del seu enfrontament amb el vertigen. En: Each step brought Júlia higher, closer to her confrontation with vertigo. Ca: En arribar al punt més difícil, el camí es feia claustrofòbic, amb roques que semblaven alçar-se com gegants protectors. En: Upon reaching the most difficult point, the path became claustrophobic, with rocks that seemed to rise like protective giants. Ca: Júlia es va aturar. En: Júlia stopped. Ca: Sentia la brisa sobre la cara i la por en l'estómac. En: She felt the breeze on her face and fear in her stomach. Ca: Els seus genolls tremolaven, però va sentir la mà càlida de Pere sobre la seva espatlla. En: Her knees trembled, but she felt Pere's warm hand on her shoulder. Ca: "Mirar endavant. En: "Look ahead. Ca: No mirar avall", li va aconsellar amb to suau. En: Don't look down," he advised softly. Ca: Després d'un moment de dubte, Júlia va respirar profundament. En: After a moment of doubt, Júlia took a deep breath. Ca: Va recordar les paraules de Pere, la competitivitat amistosa d'Arnau i, sobretot, la seva pròpia determinació. En: She remembered Pere's words, Arnau's friendly competitiveness, and most importantly, her own determination. Ca: Va aixecar la mirada cap al camí i va decidir que arribaria al cim. En: She looked up the path and decided she would reach the summit. Ca: Va sentir com el cor s'omplia de nova determinació. En: She felt her heart fill with new determination. Ca: Amb cura i força, Júlia, Pere i Arnau van avançar. En: With care and strength, Júlia, Pere, and Arnau advanced. Ca: El camí va ser llarg i cansat, però amb cada pas, Júlia es va sentir més segura. En: The path was long and tiring, but with each step, Júlia felt more confident. Ca: Finalment, van arribar al cim. En: Finally, they reached the summit. Ca: Els primers raigs del sol van tocar els seus rostres, brindant-los un espectacle de llum i colors que compensava tots els esforços. En: The first rays of the sun touched their faces, offering them a spectacle of light and colors that rewarded all their efforts. Ca: La vista era resplendent, i Júlia va somriure amb satisfacció. En: The view was magnificent, and Júlia smiled with satisfaction. Ca: Havia aconseguit el seu objectiu, conquerit la seva por i es va sentir, per primera vegada, sense límits. En: She had achieved her goal, conquered her fear, and felt, for the first time, without limits. Ca: La muntanya li havia oferit no només bellesa, sinó també força. En: The mountain had offered her not only beauty but also strength. Ca: Mentre contemplava l'horitzó, Júlia va comprendre que la seva força interior era tan gran com les mateixes muntanyes. En: As she contemplated the horizon, Júlia realized that her inner strength was as great as the mountains themselves. Ca: Va girar-se per mirar Pere i Arnau, donant-los les gràcies. En: She turned to look at Pere and Arnau, thanking them. Ca: Sabia que no només havia guanyat confiança, sinó també amics amb qui compartir futures aventures. En: She knew she had not only gained confidence but also friends with whom to share future adventures. Vocabulary Words: the trail: el senderthe summit: el cimthe heights: les alturesthe fear: la porthe adventure: l'aventurathe determination: la determinacióthe shrubs: els arbustosthe vertigo: el vertigenthe breeze: la brisathe knee: el genollthe aroma: l'aromathe horizon: l'horitzóthe strength: la forçathe ally: l'aliatthe competitiveness: la competitivitatthe unease: la inquietudthe path: el camíthe step: el pasthe stone: la pedrathe root: l'arrelthe earth: la terrathe intruder: l'intrústhe mountain: la muntanyathe fear: el temorthe view: la vistathe light: la llumthe satisfaction: la satisfaccióthe emotion: l'emocióthe sunset: la posta de solthe courage: el coratge

18 Jun

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19 min
12 SEPT

Rainy Reunions: Uncovering Friendship in Gamla Stan

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Rainy Reunions: Uncovering Friendship in Gamla Stan Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-09-12-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript: Sv: Regnet kom plötsligt, som en överraskande ridå mellan sommaren och hösten. En: The rain came suddenly, like a surprising curtain between summer and autumn. Sv: Gamla Stans trånga gränder blev fyllda med människor som sökte skydd. En: The narrow alleyways of Gamla Stan filled with people seeking shelter. Sv: Bland dem var Lars, nyss återbörd från flera år utomlands. En: Among them was Lars, newly returned from several years abroad. Sv: Han hade återvänt till sitt hemland, men kände sig som en främling på dessa välbekanta gator. En: He had returned to his homeland but felt like a stranger on these familiar streets. Sv: Osäkerheten gnagde inom honom. En: Uncertainty gnawed at him. Sv: Lars steg in i det lilla kaféet vid hörnet, där doften av nybryggt kaffe alltid välkomnade gästerna. En: Lars stepped into the little café on the corner, where the scent of freshly brewed coffee always welcomed the guests. Sv: Kaféet var varmt och inbjudande, med ljud av skratt och lågmälda samtal som blandade sig med kaffets arom. En: The café was warm and inviting, with sounds of laughter and hushed conversations blending with the aroma of coffee. Sv: När han gick in, hörde han ett glatt rop. En: As he entered, he heard a joyful shout. Sv: "Men Lars!" En: "But Lars!" Sv: Det var Annika, hans vän från skoltiden. En: It was Annika, his friend from school days. Sv: Hon satt vid ett hörnbord, framför en sketchbok. En: She was sitting at a corner table, in front of a sketchbook. Sv: Bredvid henne satt Svea, journalist och alltid på jakt efter den där speciella berättelsen. En: Next to her sat Svea, a journalist always in search of that special story. Sv: "Annika! En: "Annika! Sv: Svea! En: Svea! Sv: Vilken överraskning!" En: What a surprise!" Sv: Lars satte sig ner och kände hur rastlösheten inom honom började lugna sig. En: Lars sat down and felt how the restlessness within him began to calm. Sv: Utanför föll regnet tätare, och fönsterna blev suddiga av droppar. En: Outside, the rain fell more densely, and the windows became blurry with droplets. Sv: Bara några minuter tidigare hade Annika suttit där, kämpande med en omöjlig målning. En: Just a few minutes earlier, Annika had been sitting there, struggling with an impossible painting. Sv: Hennes utställning närmade sig, och inspirationen kändes långt borta. En: Her exhibition was approaching, and inspiration felt far away. Sv: Hon betraktade Lars med nyfikenhet. En: She looked at Lars with curiosity. Sv: Kanske kunde ett gammalt vänners samtal bringa något nytt. En: Perhaps a conversation with old friends could bring something new. Sv: Svea observerade de två med tysta ögon. En: Svea observed the two with quiet eyes. Sv: Hon letade hela tiden efter meningsfulla berättelser. En: She was constantly searching for meaningful stories. Sv: Men i dagens snabba värld kändes de äkta berättelserna ibland svåra att finna. En: But in today's fast-paced world, genuine stories sometimes seemed hard to find. Sv: "Berätta, Lars," sa Svea, "hur känns det att vara tillbaka i Sverige?" En: "Tell us, Lars," said Svea, "how does it feel to be back in Sverige?" Sv: Lars suckade lätt och tittade på sina händer. En: Lars sighed lightly and looked at his hands. Sv: Hans osäkerhet hade hängt över honom som ett moln sen han steg av planet. En: His uncertainty had loomed over him like a cloud since he stepped off the plane. Sv: 'Ska jag dela med mig?' En: 'Should I share?' Sv: tänkte han. En: he thought. Sv: Men deras närvaro gav honom mod. En: But their presence gave him courage. Sv: "Det känns konstigt," svarade han till slut. En: "It feels strange," he finally replied. Sv: "Jag trodde jag skulle komma hem, men... det är svårt att hitta min plats här." En: "I thought I would feel at home, but... it’s hard to find my place here." Sv: Svea skrev med närmast omedveten hand, men stannade plötsligt upp för att lyssna. En: Svea wrote almost unconsciously, but suddenly paused to listen. Sv: I Lars ord fanns något verkligt, något han själv stred med. En: In Lars's words, there was something real, something he himself struggled with. Sv: Annika lade ifrån sig sin penna. En: Annika put down her pen. Sv: "Vi alla känner det där ibland", sa hon tyst. En: "We all feel that sometimes," she said quietly. Sv: "Jag sliter just nu med min konst. En: "I’m struggling right now with my art. Sv: Det känns ibland som om jag tappat bort mig själv i penseldragen." En: It feels sometimes like I’ve lost myself in the brushstrokes." Sv: Samtalet flödade, regnet smattrade utanför som en mild bakgrundsmusik. En: The conversation flowed, the rain pattered outside like gentle background music. Sv: De delade rädslor, längtan, och små segrar. En: They shared fears, longings, and small victories. Sv: Svea kände hur ett varmt band växte runt dem, mycket starkare än hon anat när de först satte sig. En: Svea felt how a warm bond grew around them, much stronger than she had anticipated when they first sat down. Sv: Till slut log de alla tre, förståelsen hade tänts mellan dem. En: In the end, all three of them smiled, as understanding had sparked between them. Sv: Lars insåg att känslan av att inte höra till inte var unik. En: Lars realized that the feeling of not belonging was not unique. Sv: Han visste nu att han inte var ensam. En: He now knew he was not alone. Sv: Annika såg sina vänner med nya ögon, och plötsligt fick penseldragen i hennes sinne ny fart. En: Annika saw her friends with new eyes, and suddenly the brushstrokes in her mind gained new momentum. Sv: Svea, fylld med deras delade historia, visste att hon funnit något mycket större än vad hon först föreställt sig. En: Svea, filled with their shared story, knew she had found something much greater than she first imagined. Sv: En berättelse om verkliga människor, om vänskap och delade drömmar. En: A story about real people, about friendship and shared dreams. Sv: Regnet minskade, men deras samtal var inte slut. En: The rain subsided, but their conversation was not over. Sv: I den varma kafémiljön hade de inte bara funnit skydd från regnet, utan också från livets oro. En: In the warm café environment, they had found not only shelter from the rain but also from life's worries. Sv: När solen till slut bröt igenom molnen visste de alla tre att de hittat något vackert denna regniga dag i Gamla Stan. En: When the sun finally broke through the clouds, all three of them knew they had found something beautiful on this rainy day in Gamla Stan. Sv: Lars kände till sist att kanske, bara kanske, hade han ändå kommit hem. En: Lars felt at last that maybe, just maybe, he had come home after all. Vocabulary Words: suddenly: plötsligtcurtain: ridåalleyways: grändershelter: skydduncertainty: osäkerhetengnawed: gnagdeinviting: inbjudandehushed: lågmäldasketchbook: sketchbokjournalist: journalistrestlessness: rastlöshetenblurry: suddigadroplets: dropparstruggling: kämparapproaching: närmade sigcuriosity: nyfikenhetgenuine: äktaconsciously: medvetenloomed: hängdebrushstrokes: penseldragenlongings: längtanvictories: segraranticipated: anatbelonging: höra tillmomentum: fartfast-paced: snabbaenvironment: miljöpaused: stannadesparked: tändessubsided: minskade

12 Sept

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19 min
2 JUN

Finding Her Voice: Elsa's Journey from Shyness to Confidence

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Finding Her Voice: Elsa's Journey from Shyness to Confidence Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-06-02-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript: Sv: Skolhuset stod på torgets kant. En: The Skolhuset stood on the edge of the square. Sv: Stenarna var gamla och täckta av mossa. En: The stones were old and covered with moss. Sv: Det doftade av vår i luften, och skolans små fönster var öppna för att släppa in den svala, blommiga brisen. En: It smelled like spring in the air, and the school's small windows were open to let in the cool, floral breeze. Sv: Inne i klassrummet satt barnen i rad och mumlade nervöst sina repliker för sig själva. En: Inside the classroom, children sat in rows, nervously mumbling their lines to themselves. Sv: Det var skolavslutningens dag och alla hade förberett små presentationer. En: It was the day of the end-of-term ceremony, and everyone had prepared small presentations. Sv: Elsa kände fjärilarna dansa i magen. En: Elsa felt butterflies dancing in her stomach. Sv: Hon höll ett krampaktigt grepp om sitt papper, men texten flöt ihop under hennes blick. En: She held a tight grip on her paper, but the text blurred together under her gaze. Sv: Johan satt bredvid och fnissade. En: Johan sat next to her, giggling. Sv: Han hade redan hållit sin presentation och det hade gått bra. En: He had already given his presentation, and it had gone well. Sv: "Varför är du så nervös, Elsa?" En: "Why are you so nervous, Elsa?" Sv: frågade han retsamt. En: he asked teasingly. Sv: "Det är ju bara en liten historia!" En: "It's just a little story!" Sv: Med blicken fäst på sina skor viskade Elsa, "Det är viktigt för mig." En: With her gaze fixed on her shoes, Elsa whispered, "It's important to me." Sv: Hon ville så gärna göra sin familj stolt och övervinna sin blyghet. En: She so wanted to make her family proud and overcome her shyness. Sv: Hon längtade efter att berätta om sin bys historia, men tvivlet gnagde inom henne. En: She longed to tell the history of her village, but doubt gnawed at her inside. Sv: I hemlighet hade Elsa tränat varje kväll. En: Secretly, Elsa had practiced every night. Sv: När alla andra sov, smög hon sig ut och övade högt i trädgården. En: When everyone else was asleep, she sneaked out and practiced aloud in the garden. Sv: Men det var Astrid, hennes förstående klasskamrat, som hade gjort den stora skillnaden. En: But it was Astrid, her understanding classmate, who made the big difference. Sv: När Elsa till slut vågade be om hjälp sa Astrid, "Jag tror på dig. En: When Elsa finally dared to ask for help, Astrid said, "I believe in you. Sv: Du kan det här." En: You can do this." Sv: När det blev hennes tur, tog Elsa ett djupt andetag. En: When it was her turn, Elsa took a deep breath. Sv: Hon klev försiktigt fram till klassens gamla trätalare. En: She cautiously stepped up to the class's old wooden lectern. Sv: "Hej... jag heter Elsa," började hon trevande. En: "Hi... my name is Elsa," she began hesitantly. Sv: Ett ögonblicks tystnad fyllde rummet. En: A moment of silence filled the room. Sv: Johan log hånfullt, men Elsa kände plötsligt Astrids stöd i sitt hjärta. En: Johan smirked, but Elsa suddenly felt Astrid's support in her heart. Sv: Hon slöt ögonen, mindes deras samtal och det arbete hon lagt ner. En: She closed her eyes, remembered their conversation and the work she had put in. Sv: När hon öppnade dem igen, började orden flyta ur hennes mun som en klar vårbäck. En: When she opened them again, the words began to flow from her mouth like a clear spring brook. Sv: Hon berättade om byns förfäder, om midsommarstänger och gammeldags fester, om hur jorden blomstrade runt dem. En: She spoke about the village ancestors, about midsommarstänger and old-fashioned festivals, about how the earth flourished around them. Sv: Hon talade lugnt och klart, och det fanns en glöd i hennes ögon. En: She spoke calmly and clearly, and there was a glow in her eyes. Sv: När hon avslutade, hördes applåder, och även Johan satt nu med öppen mun av förvåning. En: When she finished, applause was heard, and even Johan was now sitting with his mouth open in astonishment. Sv: Efteråt gick han fram till henne och klappade henne på axeln. En: Afterwards, he approached her and patted her on the shoulder. Sv: "Det där var imponerande, Elsa", erkände han. En: "That was impressive, Elsa," he admitted. Sv: Elsa log, och en ny känsla fyllde henne – självförtroende. En: Elsa smiled, and a new feeling filled her – confidence. Sv: Hon hade gjort det! En: She had done it! Sv: Hon sänkte blicken och såg Astrid, som nickade stolt tillbaka. En: She lowered her gaze and saw Astrid, who nodded back proudly. Sv: Skolhusets gamla väggar hade en ännu större historia att berätta idag, historien om en flicka som hade hittat sin röst. En: The old walls of the skolhus had an even greater story to tell today, the story of a girl who had found her voice. Vocabulary Words: edge: kantmoss: mossabreeze: brisnervously: nervöstmumbling: mumladebutterflies: fjärilarnablurred: flöt ihopgiggling: fnissadeteasingly: retsamtproud: stoltovercome: övervinnashyness: blyghetpracticed: tränatsneaked: smögunderstanding: förståendecautiously: försiktigtlectern: trätalarehesitantly: trevandesmirked: hånfulltflow: flytabrook: vårbäckancestors: förfäderflourished: blomstradecalmly: lugntapplause: applåderastonishment: förvåningconfidence: självförtroendeacknowledged: erkändenodded: nickade

2 Jun

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15 min

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