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Fluent Fiction - Norwegian

Are you ready to supercharge your Norwegian listening comprehension? Our podcast is the perfect tool for you. Studies show that the key to mastering a second language is through repetition and active processing. That's why each episode of our podcast features a story in Norwegian, followed by a sentence-by-sentence retelling that alternates between Norwegian and English. This approach not only allows you to fully understand and absorb the vocabulary and grammar but also provides a bilingual support to aid your listening comprehension. But we don't stop there. Research in sociolinguistics highlights the importance of culture in language learning, which is why we provide a list of vocabulary words and a transcript of the audio to help you understand the cultural context of the story. And for your convenience, we also include a transcript of the audio to help you refer back to any parts you may have struggled with. And our podcast is not just for language learners, it's also for travelers or people who want to connect with their roots. Are you planning a trip to Norway? Maybe you want to speak Norwegian with your friends from Oslo? Our podcast will give you the cultural and linguistic background to fully immerse in Norway. Our podcast is based on the latest research in linguistics, sociolinguistics, psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience, and education to provide the most effective method for mastering Norwegian listening comprehension. Don't miss this opportunity, give our podcast a try and see the results for yourself. Begynn å forbedre din lytteforståelse i norsk med våre historier i dag!

  1. 20 HR AGO

    Pitching Hope: Sverre's Journey to Winning Investors

    Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Pitching Hope: Sverre's Journey to Winning Investors Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2024-11-26-23-34-02-no Story Transcript: No: Oslo var kledd i høstens farger, de klare løvene lagde et teppe langs Karl Johans gate. En: Oslo was dressed in the colors of autumn, the clear leaves creating a carpet along Karl Johans gate. No: Inne i en moderne bygning, kjent som Startup-inkubatoren, var luften mettet med nervøs energi. En: Inside a modern building, known as the Startup-inkubatoren, the air was thick with nervous energy. No: Rommet var fullt av nyskapere og gründere, klare til å overbevise investorer om at deres idé var den beste. En: The room was full of innovators and entrepreneurs, ready to convince investors that their idea was the best. No: Sverre var en av dem. En: Sverre was one of them. No: Han satt på kanten av stolen, forsøkte å holde hendene rolig. En: He sat on the edge of his chair, trying to keep his hands still. No: Ved siden av ham satt Liv, hans utrettelige støttespiller og venn. En: Beside him sat Liv, his tireless supporter and friend. No: Liv kunne se hvordan usikkerheten svømte i øynene hans. En: Liv could see how uncertainty swam in his eyes. No: "Dette klarer du, Sverre," sa hun stille, med et beroligende smil. En: "You can do this, Sverre," she said quietly, with a reassuring smile. No: Sverre nikket, men inne i hodet var han fylt av tvil. En: Sverre nodded, but inside his head was filled with doubt. No: Astrid, den erfarne investoren, satt lengre fremme. En: Astrid, the experienced investor, sat further ahead. No: Hun hadde sett mange pitches før. En: She had seen many pitches before. No: Ofte de samme ordene, de samme løftene. En: Often the same words, the same promises. No: Men det var noe ved Sverre som fanget hennes oppmerksomhet. En: But there was something about Sverre that caught her attention. No: En nesten barnslig glød hun ikke så hos alle. En: An almost childlike enthusiasm she didn't see in everyone. No: Konkurransen var hard. En: The competition was tough. No: Andre gründere presenterte teknologiske vidundere og bærekraftige løsninger. En: Other entrepreneurs presented technological wonders and sustainable solutions. No: Sverre visste at hans idé var god, men han manglet troen på at han kunne selge den godt. En: Sverre knew his idea was good, but he lacked the confidence to sell it well. No: Da det var hans tur, steg han opp på podiet. En: When it was his turn, he stepped up to the podium. No: PowerPoint-bildene bak ham skinte klart, med detaljerte grafer og bilder. En: The PowerPoint slides behind him shone brightly, with detailed graphs and pictures. No: Han begynte å snakke, stemmen litt vaklende. En: He began to speak, his voice slightly wavering. No: Men så, midt i presentasjonen, stoppet Sverre opp. En: But then, in the middle of the presentation, Sverre paused. No: Et øyeblikks stillhet fylte rommet. En: A moment of silence filled the room. No: Liv så bekymret på ham, men Sverre hadde funnet noe i seg selv. En: Liv looked at him worriedly, but Sverre had found something within himself. No: "Dette er ikke bare en idé for meg," begynte han, med en ny styrke i stemmen. En: "This is not just an idea for me," he began, with a new strength in his voice. No: "Dette handler om fremtidens muligheter. En: "This is about the opportunities of the future.br...

    16 min

  2. 1 DAY AGO

    Heartfelt Handcrafted Christmas: Lars' Journey to Gift Giving

    Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Heartfelt Handcrafted Christmas: Lars' Journey to Gift Giving Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2024-11-25-23-34-02-no Story Transcript: No: Det var en tidlig ettermiddag i desember, og den lille veimarkedet nær Geiranger var levende med liv. En: It was an early afternoon in December, and the little road market near Geiranger was alive with activity. No: Små boder pyntet med blinkende lys lyste opp det snødekte landskapet. En: Small stalls decorated with twinkling lights illuminated the snow-covered landscape. No: Duften av granbar og kanel svevde i den kalde vinterluften, mens de majestetiske fjellene omringet markedet som stilltiende beskyttere. En: The scent of pine needles and cinnamon lingered in the cold winter air, while the majestic mountains surrounded the market like silent guardians. No: Lars vandret fra bod til bod, følte seg litt overveldet. En: Lars wandered from stall to stall, feeling a bit overwhelmed. No: Julen nærmet seg raskt, og han hadde ennå ikke funnet en gave til familien. En: Christmas was approaching quickly, and he still hadn't found a gift for his family. No: Ingrid, hans eldre søster, hadde kjørt ham dit, og hadde allerede funnet et sted å varme seg med litt gløgg og vafler. En: Ingrid, his older sister, had driven him there and had already found a place to warm up with some gløgg and waffles. No: "Husk, Lars," hadde hun sagt med et litt strengt blikk, "det er tanken som teller. En: "Remember, Lars," she had said with a somewhat stern look, "it's the thought that counts." No: "Men Lars ønsket noe spesielt, noe som kunne imponere både Ingrid og foreldrene. En: But Lars wanted something special, something that could impress both Ingrid and his parents. No: Han sjonglerte med sitt begrensede budsjett i tankene mens han plukket opp et par votter her, en trefigur der. En: He juggled with his limited budget in mind as he picked up a pair of mittens here, a wooden figure there. No: Ingenting føltes riktig. En: Nothing felt right. No: Plutselig ble han avbrutt av en varm stemme. En: Suddenly, he was interrupted by a warm voice. No: "Leter du etter noe spesielt? En: "Are you looking for something special?" No: " spurte Maja, en vennlig lokal selger med et skjevt smil. En: asked Maja, a friendly local vendor with a crooked smile. No: Lars sukket og så rundt seg på mylderet. En: Lars sighed and looked around at the crowd. No: "Ja, men jeg vet ikke hva. En: "Yes, but I don't know what. No: Jeg vil ha noe personlig, men jeg har ikke mye penger. En: I want something personal, but I don't have much money." No: "Maja nikket forståelsesfullt. En: Maja nodded understandingly. No: "Det viktigste er ikke hva du kjøper, men hva du gir av deg selv," sa hun. En: "The most important thing isn't what you buy, but what you give of yourself," she said. No: Hun pekte på noen håndlagde dukker og julepynt. En: She pointed at some handmade dolls and Christmas ornaments. No: "Hva med å lage noe selv? En: "How about making something yourself? No: Bruk det du har her. En: Use what you have here." No: "Lars tenkte på Ingrids ord og Maja sitt råd. En: Lars thought about Ingrid's words and Maja's advice. No: Kanskje en enkel, hjemmelaget gave kunne være mer meningsfull enn noe kjøpt. En: Perhaps a simple, homemade gift could be more meaningful than something bought. No: Tiden var knapp, så han bestemte seg raskt.br...

    15 min

  3. 2 DAYS AGO

    Surviving the Avalanche: A Christmas Tale in Flåm

    Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Surviving the Avalanche: A Christmas Tale in Flåm Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2024-11-24-23-34-02-no Story Transcript: No: Snøen falt tungt over Flåm på årets mørkeste dag. En: The snow fell heavily over Flåm on the darkest day of the year. No: Byen lå stille, pakket inn i en tykk dyne av hvitt. En: The town lay still, wrapped in a thick blanket of white. No: Sigrid og Anders hadde planlagt en vintervandring lenge. En: Sigrid and Anders had planned a winter hike for a long time. No: Flåms fjorder og fjell var deres favoritt, spesielt når julelysene glitret i landskapet. En: Flåm's fjords and mountains were their favorite, especially when the Christmas lights sparkled in the landscape. No: De to vennene var vant til å gå lange turer. En: The two friends were used to going on long hikes. No: Sigrid var en ivrig turgåer, alltid klar med kart og kompass. En: Sigrid was an avid hiker, always ready with a map and compass. No: Anders, derimot, var mer rolig. En: Anders, on the other hand, was more calm. No: Han hadde en evne til å holde hodet kaldt i pressede situasjoner. En: He had the ability to keep a cool head in pressured situations. No: Sammen var de et godt team. En: Together, they were a good team. No: Da de la ut den morgenen, var luften kald og klar. En: As they set out that morning, the air was cold and clear. No: Sporadiske snøflak danset i vinden. En: Sporadic snowflakes danced in the wind. No: Stemningen mellom dem var lett og fylt med forventning. En: The mood between them was light and filled with anticipation. No: De beveget seg rolig opp i fjellet, skravlende og leende. En: They moved slowly up the mountain, chatting and laughing. No: Plutselig, en dyp brumming fylte luften. En: Suddenly, a deep rumble filled the air. No: Det var et øyeblikk av stillhet før himmelen rullet over dem, og snøen kom rasende ned. En: There was a moment of silence before the sky rolled over them, and the snow came rushing down. No: En lavine. En: An avalanche. No: Sigrid og Anders ble kastet til bakken, omgitt av en vegg av hvitt kaos. En: Sigrid and Anders were thrown to the ground, surrounded by a wall of white chaos. No: Da snøen til slutt la seg, krøp de ut av det tette laget som omringet dem. En: When the snow finally settled, they crawled out from the thick layer that surrounded them. No: De pustet tungt. En: They breathed heavily. No: Sigrid kikket rundt og skjønte raskt hva som hadde skjedd. En: Sigrid looked around and quickly realized what had happened. No: Stien var borte, dekket av tøffe snøfonner. En: The path was gone, covered by tough snowdrifts. No: Hun kunne kjenne panikk stige, men Anders var rask til å minne henne om å holde roen. En: She could feel panic rising, but Anders was quick to remind her to keep calm. No: «Vi må vurdere våre muligheter,» sa Anders med en ro som beroliget Sigrid. En: "We need to assess our options," Anders said with a calmness that reassured Sigrid. No: Supplene deres var begrensede, og de innså at en ny lavine kunne være farlig. En: Their supplies were limited, and they realized that another avalanche could be dangerous. No: Sigrid kjente en klump i magen. En: Sigrid felt a lump in her stomach. No: Hun fryktet å bli sittende fast i kulden, alene. En: She feared being stuck in the cold, alone. No: Men hun brøytet unna frykten og...

    17 min

  4. 3 DAYS AGO

    A Family's Truths: Breaking Chains, Forging Bonds

    Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: A Family's Truths: Breaking Chains, Forging Bonds Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2024-11-23-23-34-01-no Story Transcript: No: Høsten hadde lagt et teppe av gyllent løv over hagen. En: The høsten had laid a blanket of golden leaves over the garden. No: Inne i huset hang lukten av stekt viltkjøtt og rotgrønnsaker tungt i luften. En: Inside the house, the smell of roasted game meat and root vegetables hung heavily in the air. No: Bordet var dekket med de fineste tallerkener og glass, arvet fra bestemor, som aldri var blitt brukt utenom spesielle anledninger. En: The table was set with the finest plates and glasses, inherited from grandmother, which had never been used except on special occasions. No: Det var Ingrid som hadde stått for forberedelsene. En: It was Ingrid who had taken care of the preparations. No: Hun ønsket så sterkt at denne dagen skulle bli annerledes, at den skulle bli en anledning for samhold og latter. En: She wanted so much for this day to be different, to be an occasion for togetherness and laughter. No: Eirik ankom med et skjevt smil, en sekk potetgull i hånden. En: Eirik arrived with a crooked smile, a bag of potato chips in hand. No: "Jeg tok med dessert," spøkte han. En: "I brought dessert," he joked. No: Ingrid himlet med øynene, men smilte. En: Ingrid rolled her eyes but smiled. No: Hun visste at dette var hans måte å lette stemningen på. En: She knew this was his way of lightening the mood. No: Sigrid kom rett etter, med et lystig byks og en kurv full av nystekte boller. En: Sigrid came right after, with a cheerful bounce and a basket full of freshly baked buns. No: "Hei, alle sammen!" sa hun og smilte bredt. En: "Hi, everyone!" she said, smiling broadly. No: De satte seg rundt bordet, men som de begynte å spise, merket Ingrid hvordan stillheten vokste. En: They sat around the table, but as they began to eat, Ingrid noticed how the silence grew. No: Det var som om veggene rundt dem ble tykkere med hver svelg. En: It was as if the walls around them became thicker with every swallow. No: Ingrid kjente presset i brystet. En: Ingrid felt the pressure in her chest. No: Hun hadde skjult så mye for å beskytte familien. En: She had hidden so much to protect the family. No: Skulle hun virkelig fortsette å bære det alene? En: Should she really continue to bear it alone? No: Eirik dyttet borti Sigrid og lo. En: Eirik nudged Sigrid and laughed. No: "Husker du den gangen jeg stjal Ingrids dagbok? Jeg skrev alle hemmelighetene hennes med fettstift på garasjegulvet." En: "Remember the time I stole Ingrid's diary? I wrote all her secrets in crayon on the garage floor." No: Ingrid frøs. En: Ingrid froze. No: Sigrids latter stilnet, og hun så spørrende på Ingrid. En: Sigrid's laughter quieted, and she looked questioningly at Ingrid. No: Ingrid renset halsen. En: Ingrid cleared her throat. No: "Det er ikke alt som sto der, Eirik. Det er... ting dere ikke vet." En: "That's not all that was written there, Eirik. There are... things you don't know." No: Sigrid satte kaffekoppen forsiktig ned. En: Sigrid set the coffee cup down gently. No: "Hva mener du?" En: "What do you mean?" No: Ingrid trakk pusten dypt. En: Ingrid took a deep breath. No: "Det er på tide å være ærlige. Mamma og pappa... deres ekteskap var aldri lykkelig. Pappa hadde en annen familie." En: "It's time...

    16 min

  5. 4 DAYS AGO

    Dancing Jellyfish and Triumph Over Fear: Sigrid's Discovery

    Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Dancing Jellyfish and Triumph Over Fear: Sigrid's Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2024-11-22-23-34-02-no Story Transcript: No: Oslo akvarium våknet til liv da flokkene med skolebarn ankom den kjølige høstmorgenen. En: The Oslo akvarium came to life as flocks of schoolchildren arrived on the chilly autumn morning. No: Inne var det varmt og dunkelt lys som fikk fargerike fisker til å skinne som stjerner i natten. En: Inside, it was warm and dimly lit, making the colorful fish shine like stars at night. No: Sigrid sto ved inngangen, klemte stramt rundt ryggsekken sin. En: Sigrid stood by the entrance, hugging her backpack tightly. No: Hun hadde gledet seg til å se sjølivet, men folkemengden fikk hjertet hennes til å hamre. En: She had been looking forward to seeing the sea life, but the crowd made her heart pound. No: Henrik stod ved siden av henne. En: Henrik stood next to her. No: Han var alltid full av energi og klar for eventyr. En: He was always full of energy and ready for adventure. No: "Vi skal ha det kjempegøy, Sigrid," smilte han beroligende. En: "Vi skal ha det kjempegøy, Sigrid," he smiled reassuringly. No: Sigrid nikket, men ordene hans ga liten trøst. En: Sigrid nodded, but his words offered little comfort. No: Da de kom inn i den store hallen, pekte Henrik på en enorm tank fylt med delfiner. En: When they entered the large hall, Henrik pointed at an enormous tank filled with dolphins. No: "Se! Er ikke de kule?" Sigrid prøvde å smile, men følte seg overveldet. En: "Look! Aren't they cool?" Sigrid tried to smile but felt overwhelmed. No: Lars, med sin vanlige frekke tone, kom over. En: Lars, with his usual cheeky tone, came over. No: "Hvorfor stirrer du som en fisk på land, Sigrid?" lo han. En: "Why are you staring like a fish on land, Sigrid?" he laughed. No: Hjertet sank i brystet hennes. En: Her heart sank in her chest. No: Men i stedet for å svare, fokuserte hun på fiskene. En: But instead of responding, she focused on the fish. No: Gruppen beveget seg videre til en gigantisk tank fylt med maneter. En: The group moved on to a gigantic tank filled with jellyfish. No: Sigrid stoppet, overveldet av synet. En: Sigrid stopped, overwhelmed by the sight. No: Manetene danset sakte i vannet, deres lysende tentakler beveget seg som i en stille vals. En: The jellyfish danced slowly in the water, their luminous tentacles moving as if in a silent waltz. No: "De ser magiske ut," hvisket hun. En: "They look magical," she whispered. No: "Jeg sa jo at dette ville være bra," sa Henrik, og hans nærvær ga henne ro. En: "I told you this would be great," Henrik said, and his presence brought her calm. No: Men straks kom Lars igjen. En: But soon Lars returned. No: "De er bare slimete klumper," fnyste han. En: "They're just slimy blobs," he sneered. No: Sigrid prøvde å ignorere ham, fokuserte heller på manetene, hvor vakre de virkelig var. En: Sigrid tried to ignore him, instead focusing on the jellyfish, seeing how truly beautiful they were. No: Plutselig kjente hun menneskemengden presse tett rundt henne, og pulsen hennes steg. En: Suddenly, she felt the crowd press tightly around her, and her pulse rose. No: Panikken truet med å ta over. Men Henrik la en støttende hånd på skulderen hennes. En: Panic threatened to take over, but Henrik placed a supportive hand on her shoulder. No: "Hei, pust...

    15 min

  6. 5 DAYS AGO

    Autumn Aromas: A Coffee Shop Tale of Courage and Connection

    Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Autumn Aromas: A Coffee Shop Tale of Courage and Connection Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2024-11-21-23-34-02-no Story Transcript: No: På en klar høstdag skjulte den lille kaffebrenneriet sitt i en trang gate. En: On a clear autumn day, the little coffee roasting shop hid away on a narrow street. No: Det luktet alltid herlig av nybrente kaffebønner. En: It always smelled wonderful of freshly roasted coffee beans. No: Det var et sted for både faste gjester og nye ansikter, men det var alltid spesielt livlig om høsten. En: It was a place for both regular guests and new faces, but it was always especially lively in the autumn. No: De varme fargene i rommet speilet høstens farger utenfor, og folk fant glede i å smake på kaffer med krydrede innslag av kanel og ingefær. En: The warm colors in the room mirrored the autumn colors outside, and people found joy in tasting coffees with spiced hints of cinnamon and ginger. No: Sander, en aspirerende barista, jobber der. En: Sander, an aspiring barista, works there. No: Han drømmer om å bli mester i kaffekunst. En: He dreams of becoming a meister in coffee art. No: Men viktigere, han drømmer om å imponere Ingrid. En: But more importantly, he dreams of impressing Ingrid. No: Ingrid er en av de mest regelmessige kundene, kjent for sitt dedikerte utforskende forhold til kaffe. En: Ingrid is one of the most regular customers, known for her dedicated exploratory relationship with coffee. No: Denne dagen, da klokken nærmet seg ettermiddag, gikk Ingrid inn døren. En: This day, as the clock approached afternoon, Ingrid walked through the door. No: Hun smilte til Sander, hennes stemme like varm som den kaffen hun alltid stilte så mange spørsmål om. En: She smiled at Sander, her voice as warm as the coffee she always asked so many questions about. No: "God ettermiddag, Sander," hilste hun. En: "Good afternoon, Sander," she greeted. No: Men noe var annerledes. En: But something was different. No: En svakhet og et øyeblikks svimmelhet slo inn over Ingrid. En: A weakness and a moment's dizziness washed over Ingrid. No: Før Sander, eller noen andre, kunne reagere, sank hun mot gulvet. En: Before Sander, or anyone else, could react, she sank to the floor. No: Det ble raskt et oppstyr blant de andre gjestene. En: There was quickly a commotion among the other guests. No: Sander ble lammet av øyeblikkets alvor. En: Sander was paralyzed by the gravity of the moment. No: Tankene fløy gjennom hodet hans. En: Thoughts flew through his head. No: Han ville hjelpe, men hva om han gjorde noe galt? En: He wanted to help, but what if he did something wrong? No: Men et blikk på Ingrid som lå der minnet ham om et ordentlig valg. En: But a glance at Ingrid lying there reminded him of a clear choice. No: Med besluttsomhet husket han noe fra en nettbasert førstehjelpskurs. En: With determination, he remembered something from an online first aid course. No: Han la henne forsiktig ned og sørget for at hun var komfortabel. En: He gently laid her down and made sure she was comfortable. No: "Ring ambulansen! En: "Call the ambulance!" No: " ropte han til Lars, eieren av kaffebrenneriet og en gammel venn av Ingrids familie. En: he shouted to Lars, the owner of the coffee roasting shop and an old friend of Ingrid's family. No: Lars gjorde det umiddelbart. En: Lars did so immediately. No: Mens de...

    15 min

  7. 6 DAYS AGO

    Finding Peace and Purpose in Lofoten's Autumn Retreat

    Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Finding Peace and Purpose in Lofoten's Autumn Retreat Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2024-11-20-23-34-02-no Story Transcript: No: I Lofoten, hvor fjellene møter havet, samlet en liten gruppe mennesker seg for å finne indre ro. En: In Lofoten, where the mountains meet the sea, a small group of people gathered to find inner peace. No: Det var høst, med vinteren sakte på vei. En: It was autumn, with winter slowly on its way. No: Bladene hadde falt fra trærne, og en kjølig bris minnet dem om at julen nærmet seg. En: The leaves had fallen from the trees, and a chilly breeze reminded them that Christmas was approaching. No: Blant deltakerne på den åndelige retreaten var Sigrid, en kvinne i førtiårene, som flyttet forsiktig gjennom de utfordrende stiene av følelsene sine etter nylig skilsmisse. En: Among the participants in the spiritual retreat was Sigrid, a woman in her forties, who carefully navigated the challenging paths of her emotions following a recent divorce. No: Lars, en rolig og erfaren leder, tok imot gruppen med et vennlig smil. En: Lars, a calm and experienced leader, welcomed the group with a friendly smile. No: Han kjente kriblingen av ansvar i magen, da han ønsket å sørge for at alle følte seg trygge og ivaretatt. En: He felt the tingling of responsibility in his stomach, as he wished to ensure everyone felt safe and cared for. No: Meditere, reflektere, koble seg til naturen – dette var målene han hadde for dem. En: Meditate, reflect, connect with nature – these were the goals he had for them. No: Kari, den yngste blant dem, kjente på et stikk av nervøsitet. En: Kari, the youngest among them, felt a twinge of nervousness. No: Dette var hennes første gang på en slik retreat. En: This was her first time at such a retreat. No: Hennes mål var å bekjempe den ulmende angsten som ofte slo henne ut. En: Her goal was to combat the lingering anxiety that often overwhelmed her. No: Hun håpet på fred, akkurat som Sigrid. En: She hoped for peace, just like Sigrid. No: En dag, mens de var på en rolig fottur i fjellene, skjedde det uventede. En: One day, while they were on a peaceful hike in the mountains, the unexpected happened. No: En av deltakerne, en eldre mann fra en annen gruppe, falt sammen. En: One of the participants, an elderly man from another group, collapsed. No: Alt ble kaos. En: Everything became chaos. No: Lars sprang til med en gang, hodet klarnet av ansvar. En: Lars sprang into action immediately, his mind cleared by responsibility. No: "Ring ambulanse," ropte han, mens hendene raskt utførte førstehjelp. En: "Call an ambulance," he shouted, while his hands quickly administered first aid. No: Sigrid kjente panikken stige, men hun bestemte seg for å puste dypt og fokusere. En: Sigrid felt panic rising, but she decided to take deep breaths and focus. No: Hun trakk Kari med seg, kjente på muligheten for å være til stede. En: She pulled Kari along, feeling the opportunity to be present. No: Sammen trøstet de andre deltakere og sikret at de holdt pannen kald. En: Together they comforted the other participants and ensured they remained calm. No: Kari fant styrke i å gjenta meditasjonsmantraene sine, hennes hender stoppet dessuten å skjelve. En: Kari found strength in repeating her meditation mantras; her hands also stopped trembling. No: Men det var Lars som virkelig måtte takle presset fra situasjonen. En: But it was Lars who really had to...

    15 min

  8. 19 NOV

    Autumn's Whisper: An Unexpected Lesson in the Park

    Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Autumn's Whisper: An Unexpected Lesson in the Park Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2024-11-19-23-34-02-no Story Transcript: No: Himmelen var grå over Frogner Park. En: The sky was gray over Frogner Park. No: Trærne var kledd i høstens vakre farger. En: The trees were dressed in the beautiful colors of autumn. No: Sigrid vandret rolig langs stiene og beundret det gylne bladverket som dekket bakken. En: Sigrid strolled calmly along the paths, admiring the golden foliage that covered the ground. No: Hun elsket denne tiden av året like mye som hun elsket parkens fredfulle atmosfære. En: She loved this time of year as much as she loved the park's peaceful atmosphere. No: Men denne dagen var annerledes. En: But today was different. No: Sigrid følte en urovekkende kløe på armene. En: Sigrid felt an unsettling itch on her arms. No: Hun kikket ned og oppdaget et rødt utslett som strakte seg oppover huden hennes. En: She looked down and noticed a red rash spreading across her skin. No: Bekymring snek seg inn i tankene hennes. En: Worry crept into her thoughts. No: Hva kunne dette være? En: What could this be? No: Lars og Kjell hadde avtalt å møte Sigrid i parken senere. En: Lars and Kjell had agreed to meet Sigrid in the park later. No: Hun visste de ville foreslå morsomme aktiviteter. En: She knew they would suggest fun activities. No: Men nå kunne hun ikke la være å fokusere på den irriterende kløen. En: But now she couldn’t help but focus on the annoying itch. No: Hun nølte et øyeblikk med tanke på hva hun skulle gjøre. En: She hesitated for a moment, wondering what she should do. No: Kanskje var det best å konsultere noen om utslettet? En: Maybe it was best to consult someone about the rash? No: Sigrid bestemte seg for å finne et apotek. En: Sigrid decided to find a pharmacy. No: Det lå ett i nærheten av parken. En: There was one nearby. No: Der kunne hun kanskje få noen svar. En: Perhaps she could get some answers there. No: Hun pakket genseren tettere rundt seg selv, uvitende om at plagget var synderen, og gikk mot parken utgang. En: She wrapped her sweater tighter around herself, unaware that the garment was the culprit, and headed toward the park's exit. No: Apoteket hadde en koselig atmosfære. En: The pharmacy had a cozy atmosphere. No: Duften av urter og medisiner fylte luften. En: The scent of herbs and medicines filled the air. No: Sigrid forklarte problemet til farmasøyten, en vennlig mann med grått hår og briller. En: Sigrid explained the problem to the pharmacist, a friendly man with gray hair and glasses. No: Han lyttet nøye, og la deretter et øyeblikk beslag på håndleddet til genseren hennes. En: He listened attentively and then briefly examined the wrist of her sweater. No: "Kan jeg se genseren din? En: "May I see your sweater?" No: " spurte han. En: he asked. No: Sigrid nølte, men dro den forsiktig opp slik at det ble mulig å se etiketten. En: Sigrid hesitated but pulled it up carefully so the label could be seen. No: Farmasøyten smilte vennlig. En: The pharmacist smiled kindly. No: "Dette materialet kan noen ganger forårsake hudreaksjoner," forklarte han. En: "This material can sometimes cause skin reactions," he explained. No: "Det kan være at du er allergisk mot noe i stoffet. En: "You might be allergic to something in the...

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