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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
5 ABR

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 abr

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16 min
5 MAR

Breaking the Chains: A Scientist's Daring Escape from Disaster

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Breaking the Chains: A Scientist's Daring Escape from Disaster Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-03-05-23-34-02-he Story Transcript: He: בחדר הקריר והמואר, בתוך המעבדה הסודית, נועם הביט במסכים בעיניים מודאגות. En: In the cool, brightly lit room, inside the secret laboratory, Noam looked at the screens with worried eyes. He: סביבו זמזום המכונות נשמע כמו קול מהפנט, שאיים להטביע את מחשבותיו. En: Around him, the hum of the machines sounded like a hypnotic voice, threatening to drown out his thoughts. He: מחוץ למעבדה, חג הפורים התחיל לצבוע את הרחובות בצבעים עליזים, אך בליבו של נועם לא הייתה כל שמחה. En: Outside the lab, the festival of Purim began to color the streets with cheerful hues, but in Noam's heart, there was no joy. He: ליאה עמדה לצדו, פניה מלאות דאגה. En: Leah stood beside him, her face full of concern. He: "נועם, אנחנו חייבים לעשות משהו," היא אמרה לו תוך כדי מבט חזק לתוך עיניו. En: "Noam, we have to do something," she said to him, looking intently into his eyes. He: היא הייתה מדענית מסורה שמבינה את הסכנות שבניסוי. En: She was a dedicated scientist who understood the dangers of the experiment. He: "הניסוי הזה עלול להוביל לאסון גדול מדי," היא הוסיפה. En: "This experiment could lead to a disaster too great," she added. He: נועם הנהן, למרות פחדיו. En: Noam nodded, despite his fears. He: הוא הבין שליאה צודקת. En: He understood that Leah was right. He: הניסוי הלך והתקדם במהירות, והוא ידע שאין לו ברירה אלא לפעול. En: The experiment was progressing rapidly, and he knew he had no choice but to act. He: "ליאה, אני צריך את עזרתך," הוא לחש, מפחד שהמצלמות בכל פינה שומעות אותם. En: "Leah, I need your help," he whispered, afraid that the cameras in every corner were listening to them. He: "אני מתכנן לעצור את הניסוי. En: "I'm planning to stop the experiment." He: ""לבלום אותו? En: "To halt it?" He: " ליאה נראתה מופתעת אך מבינה מהר את חומרת המצב. En: Leah seemed surprised but quickly grasped the severity of the situation. He: "אני איתך," היא הסכימה מיד, וקולה העניק לו את האומץ הדרוש. En: "I'm with you," she agreed immediately, and her voice gave him the necessary courage. He: שניהם פנו לעבר חדר הבקרה, לבם דופק בקצב מתגבר. En: They both headed towards the control room, their hearts pounding faster. He: הם ידעו שהם חייבים לפעול במהירות ולערים על מערכות האבטחה החכמות שעוקבות אחרי כל תנועה שלהם. En: They knew they had to act quickly and be wary of the smart security systems that tracked their every move. He: נועם נשם עמוק, מנסה להרגיע את הרעידות בידיו. En: Noam took a deep breath, trying to calm the tremor in his hands. He: הוא ידע שזה הזמן להוכיח את עקרונותיו, והביט בליאה שעמדה לצדו בתחושה של עוצמה חדשה. En: He knew it was time to prove his principles, and he looked at Leah standing beside him with a sense of newfound strength. He: בדיוק כשהניסוי הגיע לשלבו האחרון, נועם וליאה נכנסו לחדר הבקרה. En: Just as the experiment reached its final stage, Noam and Leah entered the control room. He: הם החלו ללחוץ על כפתורים, לעקוף את המערכות, לנסות לעצור את מהלך הניסוי המסוכן. En: They began pressing buttons, bypassing systems, trying to stop the dangerous experiment. He: לבסוף הצליחו. En: Finally, they succeeded. He: באותה שנייה, הכל נעצר. En: In that second, everything stopped. He: המכונות חדלו לפעול ורעש המצמרר דעך. En: The machines ceased functioning, and the chilling noise faded away. He: קרה משהו. En: Something happened. He: ההתקרבות שלהם חשפה אותם. En: Their approach exposed them. He: אנשי המעבדה החלו לרדוף אחריהם, נועם וליאה ידעו שהם חייבים להתמודד עם המעשה שביצעו. En: The laboratory personnel began chasing after them; Noam and Leah knew they had to face the consequences of their actions. He: אבל נועם חש בגאווה שלא הכיר קודם. En: But Noam felt a pride he had never known before. He: למרות שהקריירה שלו עשויה להיפגע, והמוניטין המדעי שלו אולי יתפוגג, הוא הבין שיש דברים חשובים יותר. En: Even though his career might suffer and his scientific reputation could fade, he understood there are more important things. He: הוא למד שכוחם של עקרונות חזקים יותר מכל מעמד. En: He learned that the power of principles is stronger than any status. He: כשיצאו מהמעבדה, פורים היה בעיצומו. En: As they left the laboratory, Purim was in full swing. He: חיוך קטן הופיע על פניו של נועם. En: A small smile appeared on Noam's face. He: אולי החיים אינם סיפור פשוט, אבל החירות לנצח על עקרונות היא מתנה יקרה. En: Perhaps life is not a simple story, but the freedom to triumph over principles is a precious gift. He: ליאה לחצה את ידו, ושניהם ידעו שהמסע האמיתי שלהם רק התחיל. En: Leah squeezed his hand, and they both knew that their true journey had only just begun. Vocabulary Words: worry: דאגהhum: זמזוםhypnotic: מהפנטthreatening: מאייםdrown: להטביעjoy: שמחהconcern: דאגהdedicated: מסורdisaster: אסוןafraid: מפחדcourage: אומץpound: דופקwary: עריםprinciples: עקרונותstrength: עוצמהfinal: אחרוןbypass: לעקוףchilling: מצמררexpose: לחשוףpride: גאווהreputation: מוניטיןfade: להתפוגגstatus: מעמדfreedom: חירותtriumph: לנצחprecious: יקרgift: מתנהtrue: אמיתיjourney: מסע Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

5 mar

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15 min
21 MAR

Unveiling Secrets: The Bamboo Grove's Hidden Legacy

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Unveiling Secrets: The Bamboo Grove's Hidden Legacy Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-03-21-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript: Ja: 春の訪れとともに、嵐山の竹林には穏やかな風が吹いていました。 En: With the arrival of spring, a gentle breeze blew through the bamboo grove in Arashiyama. Ja: ここはカナが心の安らぎを求める場所です。 En: This is the place where Kana seeks peace of mind. Ja: 竹の茎が太陽の光を受けて鮮やかに輝き、鳥たちのさえずりが静寂をやさしく破ります。 En: The bamboo stalks shone brightly as they caught the sunlight, and the birds' chirping gently broke the silence. Ja: 春分の日。 En: The vernal equinox day. Ja: 今日は特別な日でした。 En: Today was a special day. Ja: カナはいつもの場所に座り、深呼吸をして心を落ち着けます。 En: Kana sat in her usual spot, took a deep breath, and calmed her mind. Ja: しかし、そのとき、地面に何かが見えました。 En: However, at that moment, she noticed something on the ground. Ja: 茶色い小さな封筒です。 En: It was a small brown envelope. Ja: 封筒は少し古びていましたが、カナは興味をそそられてそれを手に取ります。 En: The envelope was slightly old, but Kana was intrigued and picked it up. Ja: 封筒を開けると、中には短いメッセージが。 En: When she opened the envelope, there was a short message inside. Ja: 「家族の過去と未来を知りたければ、竹林の秘密を探れ」と書かれていました。 En: It read, "If you want to know the past and future of your family, seek the secret of the bamboo grove." Ja: 心がざわつきます。 En: Her heart was stirred. Ja: カナはこのメッセージが何を意味するか知りたくなりました。 En: Kana became curious about what this message could mean. Ja: それでカナは幼なじみのハルトを訪ねました。 En: So Kana visited her childhood friend, Haruto. Ja: ハルトは好奇心旺盛な性格で、ことごとく新しい冒険を求める男の子です。 En: Haruto is a boy with a curious personality, always seeking new adventures. Ja: 「ねえ、ハルト。この手紙、どう思う？」カナはハルトに封筒を差し出しながら言いました。 En: "Hey, Haruto. What do you think of this letter?" Kana asked as she handed him the envelope. Ja: ハルトはそれをじっくり読み、「これは冒険の始まりかもね。まず、この秘密を探ろう」と言いました。 En: Haruto read it carefully and said, "This might be the start of an adventure. Let's first uncover this secret." Ja: それで二人は竹林をもっと調べることにしました。 En: With that, the two decided to investigate the bamboo grove further. Ja: 調査を進めるうちに、竹の茂みの中に古い日記を見つけます。 En: As they continued their investigation, they found an old diary among the bamboo thickets. Ja: 日記はカナの家族について詳しく書かれていました。 En: The diary contained detailed information about Kana's family. Ja: 長い間隠されていた家宝が、アキコという近所の芸術家の家に関係していることがわかります。 En: It turned out that a long-hidden family heirloom was connected to the house of a nearby artist named Akiko. Ja: アキコは秘密主義で有名ですが、絵を通した独特の表現力を持っています。 En: Akiko is known for being secretive but possesses a unique form of expression through her paintings. Ja: 彼女の助けを借りて、カナは日記の謎を解く手がかりを得ることができました。 En: With her help, Kana was able to find clues to solve the mystery of the diary. Ja: アキコは冷静に言いました。「心を閉ざさずに、過去を受け入れることが大切よ。」 En: Akiko calmly said, "It's important to keep your heart open and accept the past." Ja: カナは両親と向き合い、日記のことを話す決心をしました。 En: Kana resolved to face her parents and discuss the diary. Ja: 思いもよらないことに、両親は心を開き、家族の歴史について初めて話しました。 En: To her surprise, her parents opened up and spoke about their family's history for the first time. Ja: 「家宝はただの美しいものではない。絆を描いた私たちの歴史なのだ」と。 En: "The heirloom is not just a beautiful object. It's the history of our bonds," they said. Ja: その日、カナは自分の過去を受け入れ、家族と再び絆を深めることができました。 En: That day, Kana was able to accept her past and strengthen her bonds with her family once again. Ja: 自信を持つ彼女は、未来をしっかりと見据えて歩き始めました。 En: With newfound confidence, she began to walk forward, firmly looking towards the future. Ja: 竹が春風に揺れるように、カナの心もまた新しい一歩を踏み出しました。 En: Just as the bamboo sways in the spring breeze, Kana's heart took a new step forward. Vocabulary Words: arrival: 訪れgrove: 竹林gentle: 穏やかなbreeze: 風whispered: ささやいたchirping: さえずりequivalent: 対等のintrigued: 興味をそそられるenvelope: 封筒stirred: ざわつくadventure: 冒険investigate: 調べるdiary: 日記heirloom: 家宝expression: 表現clue: 手がかりmystery: 謎resolved: 決心をしましたbonds: 絆confidence: 自信purpose: 目的confidence: 自信strengthen: 強化するpossession: 所持calmly: 冷静にaccept: 受け入れるhistory: 歴史silence: 静寂curious: 好奇心旺盛なuncover: 探る

21 mar

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15 min
13 MAR

Søren's Big Break: A Presentation to Remember

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Søren's Big Break: A Presentation to Remember Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-03-13-22-34-02-da Story Transcript: Da: Copenhagen var lys og frisk i den tidlige forårsmorgen. En: Copenhagen was bright and fresh on the early spring morning. Da: Træerne udenfor kontorets store vinduer begyndte at springe ud. En: The trees outside the office's large windows were beginning to bloom. Da: Inde i det moderne kontor var der travlhed. En: Inside the modern office, there was a bustle of activity. Da: Der duftede af nybrygget kaffe, og lyden af tastaturer fyldte rummet. En: The scent of freshly brewed coffee filled the air, and the sound of keyboards tapping filled the room. Da: Midt i det hele stod Søren, fuld af energi og nervøsitet. En: In the midst of it all stood Søren, full of energy and nervousness. Da: Det var i dag, han skulle bevise sit værd. En: Today was the day he had to prove his worth. Da: Søren, en ambitiøs junior executive, havde en vigtig dag foran sig. En: Søren, an ambitious junior executive, had an important day ahead of him. Da: Han skulle for første gang lede en præsentation for en potentiel klient. En: For the first time, he was to lead a presentation for a potential client. Da: Dette kunne betyde en stor kontrakt for virksomheden. En: This could mean a large contract for the company. Da: Kirsten, den erfarne projektleder, så skeptisk på Søren. En: Kirsten, the experienced project manager, looked skeptically at Søren. Da: Hun havde set mange præsentationer mislykkes, og hun var bekymret for Sørens mangel på erfaring. En: She had seen many presentations fail, and she was concerned about Søren's lack of experience. Da: "Er du sikker på, du har styr på det?" En: "Are you sure you have everything under control?" Da: spurgte Kirsten uden omsvøb. En: Kirsten asked bluntly. Da: Hendes blik kunne gennembore selv den mest selvsikre person. En: Her gaze could pierce even the most confident person. Da: "Ja, jeg har arbejdet hårdt for dette," svarede Søren bestemt. En: "Yes, I have worked hard for this," responded Søren firmly. Da: Han kunne mærke tvivlen fra Kirsten, men han lod sig ikke slå ud. En: He could sense the doubt from Kirsten, but he was not discouraged. Da: Lars, den kreative designer, sad ved sin computer lidt længere væk. En: Lars, the creative designer, sat at his computer a little further away. Da: Han kæmpede mod tiden for at færdiggøre de sidste slides. En: He was racing against time to finish the last slides. Da: Lars havde altid gode ideer, men hans kaotiske måde kunne få hans kolleger til at blive nervøse. En: Lars always had good ideas, but his chaotic approach could make his colleagues nervous. Da: Men ikke Søren. En: But not Søren. Da: Søren troede på Lars. En: Søren believed in Lars. Da: Han vidste, at Lars' utraditionelle stil kunne være nøglen til at imponere klienten. En: He knew that Lars' unconventional style could be the key to impressing the client. Da: Men præsentationen nærmede sig, og Lars var stadig ikke færdig. En: But the presentation was approaching, and Lars was still not finished. Da: Kirsten rynkede panden, mens Søren valgte at tage en chance. En: Kirsten furrowed her brow, while Søren chose to take a chance. Da: Han tog Lars' kreative ideer med, selvom de var lidt vilde. En: He included Lars' creative ideas, even though they were a bit wild. Da: Så kom tiden til præsentationen. En: Then the time for the presentation came. Da: Klienten sad ved den lange konferencebord, da Søren gik frem. En: The client sat at the long conference table as Søren stepped forward. Da: Han indledte med et smil og en sikker hånd. En: He began with a smile and a steady hand. Da: Men som præsentationen skulle til at begynde, gik projektoren pludselig i sort. En: But just as the presentation was about to begin, the projector suddenly went black. Da: Der opstod panik i rummet. En: Panic arose in the room. Da: Søren tog en dyb indånding. En: Søren took a deep breath. Da: Han kunne mærke alles øjne på sig. En: He could feel everyone's eyes on him. Da: Med et hurtigt blik på Lars, som gav et bekræftende nik, begyndte Søren at tale uden slides. En: With a quick glance at Lars, who gave a confirming nod, Søren began to speak without slides. Da: Han brugte Lars' ideer og hans egen energi til at skabe et levende billede af konceptet. En: He used Lars' ideas and his own energy to create a vivid picture of the concept. Da: Han engagerede klienten med spørgsmål og venligt skæmt. En: He engaged the client with questions and friendly banter. Da: Til alles overraskelse virkede Søren rolig og fattet. En: To everyone's surprise, Søren appeared calm and composed. Da: Publikum lyttede opmærksomt. En: The audience listened attentively. Da: Kirsten så til, nu med et blik af respekt i øjnene. En: Kirsten watched, now with a look of respect in her eyes. Da: Hun vidste, at Søren havde bevist noget vigtigt. En: She knew that Søren had proven something important. Da: Da præsentationen sluttede, nikkede klienten anerkendende. En: When the presentation ended, the client nodded appreciatively. Da: "Jeg er imponeret over jeres tilgang," sagde han. En: "I am impressed by your approach," he said. Da: "Vi vil meget gerne arbejde sammen." En: "We would very much like to work together." Da: Søren åndede lettet op, mens glæden bredte sig blandt hans kolleger. En: Søren breathed a sigh of relief as joy spread among his colleagues. Da: Kirsten gav ham et anerkendende klap på skulderen. En: Kirsten gave him an appreciative pat on the shoulder. Da: "Godt klaret," sagde hun. En: "Well done," she said. Da: Søren gik ud af kontoret med en ny selvtillid. En: Søren left the office with a new confidence. Da: Han havde ikke kun sikret en kontrakt, men også vundet respekt fra sine kolleger. En: He had not only secured a contract but also earned the respect of his colleagues. Da: Foråret udenfor syntes nu endnu lysere, og han mærkede en ny begyndelse på sin karriere i København. En: The spring outside seemed even brighter now, and he felt a new beginning in his career in Copenhagen. Vocabulary Words: bustle: travlhedbloom: springe udnervousness: nervøsitetambitious: ambitiøsprove: bevisepotential: potentielskeptically: skeptiskbluntly: uden omsvøbconfident: selvsikkerdoubt: tvivlchaotic: kaotiskeunconventional: utraditionelleapproach: tilgangpierce: gennemboreslides: slidesfurrowed: rynkedewild: vildepanicked: panikengage: engagerefriendly banter: venligt skæmtcomposed: fattetattentively: opmærksomtapproach: tilgangappreciatively: anerkendenderespected: respektcolleagues: kollegerprojector: projektorenconfirming nod: bekræftende nikvivid: levendejoy: glæde

13 mar

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17 min
31 MAR

When Spontaneity Dances: A Flash Mob at Park Güell

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: When Spontaneity Dances: A Flash Mob at Park Güell Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-03-31-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript: Ca: Al matí, el sol brillava sobre el Park Güell. En: In the morning, the sun shone over Park Güell. Ca: L’ambient era alegre, ple de colors i somriures. En: The atmosphere was joyful, full of colors and smiles. Ca: Els turistes passejaven entre les formes sinuoses de Gaudí, gaudint de la primavera. En: Tourists strolled among the sinuous shapes of Gaudí, enjoying the spring. Ca: Nuria estava nerviosa. En: Nuria was nervous. Ca: Era una estudiant de dansa apassionada. En: She was a passionate dance student. Ca: Havia planificat un flash mob amb estudiants de la seva escola. En: She had planned a flash mob with students from her school. Ca: Volia que fos perfecte. En: She wanted it to be perfect. Ca: Jordi, el seu millor amic, li feia costat. En: Jordi, her best friend, was there to support her. Ca: Sempre la feia riure, encara que ella estigués estressada. En: He always made her laugh, even when she was stressed. Ca: Mentre els turistes feien fotos a les escultures de trencadís, Nuria i Jordi van començar a reunir el grup. En: While the tourists were taking photos of the mosaic sculptures, Nuria and Jordi began to gather the group. Ca: "Avui serà increïble!" va dir Jordi amb un somriure. En: "Today will be incredible!" said Jordi with a smile. Ca: "Sí, a veure si aconseguim fer-ho bé..." va respondre Nuria, amb un lleuger pessigolleig d'ansietat. En: "Yes, let's see if we manage to do it well..." replied Nuria, with a slight tickle of anxiety. Ca: Quan va arribar el moment, la música va començar a sonar. En: When the moment arrived, the music started playing. Ca: Els turistes es van girar, sorpresos, i van veure el grup de dansa. En: The tourists turned, surprised, and saw the dance group. Ca: Els ballarins es van moure amb energia. En: The dancers moved with energy. Ca: Tot anava segons el pla de Nuria, fins que dos turistes es van afegir, pensant que era part de la seva visita guiada. En: Everything was going according to Nuria's plan, until two tourists joined in, thinking it was part of their guided tour. Ca: Els turistes, confosos però entusiastes, es van moure entre els ballarins, intentant imitar-los. En: The tourists, confused but enthusiastic, moved among the dancers, trying to imitate them. Ca: Nuria va mirar Jordi, sorpresa. En: Nuria looked at Jordi, surprised. Ca: Però ell només va riure i va continuar ballant. En: But he just laughed and continued dancing. Ca: Era el moment de decidir: continuar o parar? En: It was time to decide: continue or stop? Ca: Nuria va decidir adaptar-se. En: Nuria decided to adapt. Ca: Amb un gest, va convidar tots, ballarins i turistes, a unir-se a la dansa. En: With a gesture, she invited everyone, dancers and tourists, to join the dance. Ca: Jordi, ple d'energia, va començar a improvisar passos senzills. En: Jordi, full of energy, started to improvise simple steps. Ca: Els turistes el van seguir, rient i gaudint de la inesperada experiència. En: The tourists followed him, laughing and enjoying the unexpected experience. Ca: La multitud al Park Güell es va aturar. En: The crowd at Park Güell stopped. Ca: Tots observaven, molts gravaven amb els seus mòbils. En: Everyone was watching, many were recording with their phones. Ca: El moment era màgic i hilarant. En: The moment was magical and hilarious. Ca: La combinació de passos precisos dels ballarins i l'intent maldestre però alegre dels turistes va crear una atmosfera única. En: The combination of precise steps from the dancers and the clumsy but cheerful attempt of the tourists created a unique atmosphere. Ca: Quan la música va acabar, tothom va riure i aplaudir. En: When the music ended, everyone laughed and applauded. Ca: Nuria estava exhausta però feliç. En: Nuria was exhausted but happy. Ca: El seu pla original no havia sortit com esperava, però això no importava. En: Her original plan hadn't gone as expected, but that didn't matter. Ca: Era millor. En: It was better. Ca: El vídeo del flash mob va fer-se viral, destacat per l'espontaneïtat i la diversió. En: The video of the flash mob went viral, highlighted by the spontaneity and fun. Ca: Nuria va entendre que l'alegria de l'espontaneïtat pot ser més poderosa que la perfecció. En: Nuria realized that the joy of spontaneity can be more powerful than perfection. Ca: Envoltat de la màgia de Gaudí, el Park Güell havia estat el testimoni d’un dels moments més memorables de la seva vida. En: Surrounded by the magic of Gaudí, Park Güell had witnessed one of the most memorable moments of her life. Ca: Va aprendre a abraçar l’imprevisible, a gaudir de la vida quan les coses no van segons el previst. En: She learned to embrace the unpredictable, to enjoy life when things don't go as planned. Ca: I Jordi, sempre a prop, la va felicitar: "Nuria, has creat una obra d'art viu!" En: And Jordi, always close by, congratulated her: "Nuria, you've created a living work of art!" Vocabulary Words: the atmosphere: l’ambientjoyful: alegrethe shapes: les formesnervous: nerviosathe flash mob: el flash mobto support: feia costatthe smile: el somriurethe anxiety: l'ansietatthe gesture: el gestthe crowd: la multitudmagical: màgicto laugh: riureto applaud: aplaudirexhausted: exhaustaspontaneity: espontaneïtatsurrounded: envoltatthe magic: la màgiato witness: ser el testimonimemorable: memorablesto embrace: abraçarthe unpredictable: l’imprevisiblethe guided tour: la visita guiadato imitate: imitarthe energy: l'energiathe sculptures: les esculturesslight: lleugerto adapt: adaptar-seto improvise: improvisarunique: únicaclumsy: maldestre

31 mar

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17 min
28 MAR

From Stage Fright to Standing Ovation: Oriol's Melodic Triumph

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: From Stage Fright to Standing Ovation: Oriol's Melodic Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-03-28-22-34-01-ca Story Transcript: Ca: En un dia assolellat de primavera, l'internat a Montserrat estava ple de vida. En: On a sunny spring day, the boarding school at Montserrat was full of life. Ca: Les flors silvestres omplien l'aire amb la seva fragància dolça, i l'expectació per al Festival de Primavera omplia l'ambient amb entusiasme. En: The wildflowers filled the air with their sweet fragrance, and the anticipation for the Spring Festival filled the atmosphere with enthusiasm. Ca: Oriol, un estudiant tímid però amb un talent especial per a la guitarra clàssica, estava nerviós. En: Oriol, a timid student but with a special talent for classical guitar, was nervous. Ca: El festival s'apropava i ell hauria de tocar davant de tots. En: The festival was approaching, and he would have to play in front of everyone. Ca: Sempre havia tingut por de pujar a un escenari. En: He had always been afraid of going on stage. Ca: Laia, una amiga de confiança i violinista experta, tractava de donar ànims a l'Oriol. En: Laia, a trusted friend and expert violinist, was trying to encourage Oriol. Ca: "No et preocupis, Oriol", li deia amb veu suau. En: "Don't worry, Oriol," she said in a gentle voice. Ca: "Tens un do especial. En: "You have a special gift. Ca: Tots voldran escoltar-te. En: Everyone will want to hear you." Ca: " La seva confiança li donava una mica de calma. En: Her confidence gave him a little calm. Ca: Mentrestant, Martí, un altre estudiant que tocava el violoncel amb gran mestria, observava en silenci. En: Meanwhile, Martí, another student who played the cello with great skill, watched in silence. Ca: Admirava l'habilitat d'Oriol, però sovint feia comentaris sarcàstics sobre el seu nerviosisme. En: He admired Oriol's ability but often made sarcastic comments about his nervousness. Ca: "No et gelis allà dalt, Oriol", digué Martí amb un somriure sorneguer mentre passava per la sala d'assaig. En: "Don't freeze up there, Oriol," Martí said with a sly smile as he passed through the rehearsal room. Ca: Aquesta mena de paraules només augmentaven la inseguretat d'Oriol. En: This kind of remark only increased Oriol's insecurity. Ca: Amb l'ajut de Laia, Oriol es va seguir preparant. En: With Laia's help, Oriol continued to prepare. Ca: Cada assaig era una lluita contra els seus nervis. En: Each rehearsal was a battle against his nerves. Ca: "Pensa només en la música", l'encoratjava Laia, "no en el públic". En: "Just think about the music," she encouraged him, "not the audience." Ca: Oriol somiava amb un moment de glòria al festival, però just abans del primer assaig general al gran escenari, va sentir que les seves mans començaven a tremolar. En: Oriol dreamed of a moment of glory at the festival, but just before the first general rehearsal on the big stage, he felt his hands starting to tremble. Ca: A l'escenari d'assaig, davant de pocs espectadors, Oriol es va quedar mut. En: On the rehearsal stage, in front of a few spectators, Oriol was speechless. Ca: Els dits es negaven a moure's sobre les cordes. En: His fingers refused to move over the strings. Ca: En aquell moment de silenci incòmode, Laia, asseguda a prop amb el seu violí, li va fer una mirada tranquil·litzadora. En: In that moment of awkward silence, Laia, sitting nearby with her violin, gave him a reassuring look. Ca: "Pensa només en les notes, en la teva música favorita", li va murmurar dolçament. En: "Just think of the notes, of your favorite music," she softly murmured. Ca: De sobte, Oriol va tancar els ulls. En: Suddenly, Oriol closed his eyes. Ca: Va recordar nits tranquil·les tocant sota les estrelles de Montserrat, el plaer de cada nota. En: He recalled quiet nights playing under the stars of Montserrat, the pleasure of each note. Ca: Amb això al cor, va començar a tocar. En: With this in his heart, he began to play. Ca: Al principi les notes eren vacil·lants, però aviat una melodia clara va omplir la sala. En: At first, the notes were hesitant, but soon a clear melody filled the room. Ca: Oriol havia trobat coratge en la seva pròpia passió. En: Oriol had found courage in his own passion. Ca: El dia del festival, el cel era blau i l‘escola estava decorada amb rams de flors. En: On the day of the festival, the sky was blue, and the school was decorated with bouquets of flowers. Ca: Quan Oriol va pujar a l'escenari, no només va veure el públic, sinó també a Laia, somrient entre la multitud. En: When Oriol stepped on stage, he didn't just see the audience, but also Laia, smiling among the crowd. Ca: Això li va donar força. En: This gave him strength. Ca: Començà a tocar la seva peça, deixant enrere la por. En: He began to play his piece, leaving fear behind. Ca: Les notes fluïen de manera perfecta, captivant els cors dels qui escoltaven. En: The notes flowed perfectly, captivating the hearts of those who listened. Ca: Quan va acabar, l'aplaudiment va ser eixordador. En: When he finished, the applause was deafening. Ca: Martí es va apropar a ell i, per primera vegada, li digué sincerament: "Impressionant, Oriol. En: Martí approached him and, for the first time, sincerely said: "Impressive, Oriol. Ca: Tens un talent que no es pot ignorar. En: You have a talent that cannot be ignored." Ca: " Aquelles paraules significaven molt per a ell. En: Those words meant a lot to him. Ca: L'Oriol va somriure agraït, sentint com la tímida ombra de la por es dissipava davant el poder de la seva música. En: Oriol smiled gratefully, feeling how the timid shadow of fear dissipated in the face of the power of his music. Ca: A partir d'aquell dia, Oriol va aprendre que la música podia vèncer qualsevol dubte. En: From that day on, Oriol learned that music could overcome any doubt. Ca: I al final, tots tres es van unir en la seva passió compartida, trobant amistat i respecte entre les notes. En: And in the end, the three of them united in their shared passion, finding friendship and respect among the notes. Ca: La primavera de Montserrat no només havia portat flors, sinó també la confiança i l'harmonia a les seves vides. En: The spring of Montserrat had brought not only flowers but also confidence and harmony to their lives. Vocabulary Words: the boarding school: l'internatthe fragrance: la fragànciathe anticipation: l'expectacióthe enthusiasm: l'entusiasmethe talent: el talentthe stage: l'escenarithe friend: l'amigathe violinist: la violinistathe gift: el dothe confidence: la confiançathe skill: la mestriathe nervousness: el nerviosismethe sarcasm: el sarcasmethe remark: la paraulathe insecurity: la inseguretatthe rehearsal: l'assaigthe battle: la lluitathe audience: el públicthe glory: la glòriathe stage: l'escenarithe silence: el silencithe pleasure: el plaerthe courage: el coratgethe bouquet: el ramthe strength: la forçathe fear: la porthe melody: la melodiathe applause: l'aplaudimentthe shadow: l'ombrathe doubt: el dubte

28 mar

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20 min

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