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09/12/2025

Finding Purpose in Stockholm's Maritime Legacy

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Finding Purpose in Stockholm's Maritime Legacy Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-12-09-08-38-20-sv Story Transcript: Sv: Det var en kall vinterdag i Stockholm när Kerstin steg av bussen vid Vasa Museet. En: It was a cold winter day in Stockholm when Kerstin got off the bus at the Vasa Museet. Sv: Snö låg som ett vitt täcke över marken och luften var krispig. En: Snow lay like a white blanket over the ground, and the air was crisp. Sv: Hon drog jackan tätare om sig. En: She pulled her jacket tighter around herself. Sv: Museets byggnad tornade upp sig framför henne. En: The museum's building loomed in front of her. Sv: Kerstin var ivrig att ta del av denna bit av sjöhistorien. En: Kerstin was eager to partake in this piece of maritime history. Sv: Hon hade alltid varit fascinerad av historia. En: She had always been fascinated by history. Sv: Det förflutna kändes som en trygg hamn för henne, en plats att söka svar. En: The past felt like a safe harbor for her, a place to seek answers. Sv: Men på senare tid kände sig Kerstin förlorad i det moderna livet. En: But recently, Kerstin felt lost in modern life. Sv: Hon hoppades att besöket på museet skulle ge henne klarhet. En: She hoped that the visit to the museum would bring her clarity. Sv: När hon klev in i museet möttes hon av doften av gammalt trä och dämpad belysning. En: As she stepped into the museum, she was greeted by the scent of old wood and dim lighting. Sv: Det var trångt av turister, alla med blicken fäst på den imponerande Vasaskeppet i mitten av rummet. En: It was crowded with tourists, all with their eyes fixed on the impressive Vasaskeppet in the middle of the room. Sv: Hon försökte navigera sig genom folkmassan men det var svårt att få en intim upplevelse av utställningarna. En: She tried to navigate through the crowd, but it was difficult to have an intimate experience of the exhibits. Sv: Kerstin suckade. En: Kerstin sighed. Sv: Hon kände sig både utanför och ur fas med världen. En: She felt both out of place and out of sync with the world. Sv: Hon ville hitta en stund av stillhet och eftertanke. En: She wanted to find a moment of stillness and reflection. Sv: Beslutsamt vände hon om och gick mot en mindre besökt del av museet. En: Determined, she turned around and headed to a less visited part of the museum. Sv: Där fann hon små modeller och verktyg från skeppsbygget, nästan bortglömda i ett hörn. En: There she found small models and tools from the shipbuilding, almost forgotten in a corner. Sv: Hon förlorade sig i detaljerna. En: She lost herself in the details. Sv: De små trästyckena och de gamla kartorna berättade historier om mod och förlust. En: The small wooden pieces and the old maps told stories of courage and loss. Sv: Plötsligt kände hon en märklig närvaro. En: Suddenly, she felt a strange presence. Sv: Som om historien talade direkt till henne. En: As if the history spoke directly to her. Sv: Hon kände ett lugn skölja över sig. En: She felt a calm wash over her. Sv: När hon återvände till huvudutställningen var det som om något inom henne hade förändrats. En: When she returned to the main exhibition, it was as if something within her had changed. Sv: Hon ställde sig framför Vasa. En: She stood in front of the Vasa. Sv: Dess stolta struktur stod orubblig trots tidens tand. En: Its proud structure stood unwavering despite the wear of time. Sv: Och det var där, i det tysta ögonblicket mitt bland de mjuka mumlen av besökare, som uppenbarelsen kom till henne. En: And it was there, in the silent moment amidst the soft murmurs of visitors, that the revelation came to her. Sv: Kerstin såg sitt liv som en del av en större berättelse. En: Kerstin saw her life as part of a larger story. Sv: Hon var inte ensam. En: She was not alone. Sv: Som människorna som byggt och seglat Vasaskeppet kände hon nu en koppling till historien. En: Like the people who built and sailed the Vasaskeppet, she now felt a connection to history. Sv: Hon visste att trots sina tvivel hade hon en plats i världen. En: She knew that despite her doubts, she had a place in the world. Sv: När Kerstin lämnade museet hade hon ett nytt lugn i hjärtat. En: When Kerstin left the museum, she had a newfound calm in her heart. Sv: Den kalla vinterluften kändes frisk och ren. En: The cold winter air felt fresh and clean. Sv: Hon hade funnit vad hon letade efter: inspiration och ett nytt syfte. En: She had found what she was looking for: inspiration and a new purpose. Sv: Historien hade gett henne de svar hon behövde. En: History had given her the answers she needed. Sv: Berättelsen om Vasa hade blivit en del av hennes egen berättelse. En: The story of the Vasa had become part of her own story. Sv: Hon gick framåt med beslutsamma steg, redo att möta sitt moderna liv med nyfunnen styrka och klarhet. En: She walked forward with determined steps, ready to face her modern life with newfound strength and clarity. Vocabulary Words: crisp: krispigloomed: tornade upp sigharbor: hamnclarity: klarhetgreeted: möttesdim: dämpadnavigate: navigerasync: fasintimate: intimdetermined: beslutsamtexhibits: utställningarmurmurs: mumlenrevelation: uppenbarelseunwavering: orubbligpresence: närvarofelt: kändedetails: detaljerforgotten: bortglömdacourage: modloss: förlustcalm: lugnamidst: mitt blandstrength: styrkapurpose: syfteinspiration: inspirationtools: verktygscent: doftexperience: upplevelsereflection: eftertankemurmurs: mumlen

09/12/2025

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15 min
09/12/2025

Brushstrokes of Destiny: A Christmas Tale from Kyiv

Fluent Fiction - Ukrainian: Brushstrokes of Destiny: A Christmas Tale from Kyiv Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/uk/episode/2025-12-09-08-38-20-uk Story Transcript: Uk: На Андріївському узвозі, у самому серці Києва, у повітрі панував дух свята. En: On Andriyivskyi Uzviz, in the very heart of Kyiv, the air was filled with the spirit of celebration. Uk: Вулиця була прикрашена різнобарвними вогнями, а ряди яток запрошували гостей скуштувати ароматні різдвяні ласощі, як-от медові пряники та вареники з капустою. En: The street was adorned with colorful lights, and rows of stalls invited guests to taste fragrant Christmas treats, such as honey gingerbread and dumplings with cabbage. Uk: Саме тут, у самій гущі ярмаркової метушні, стояла Оксана зі своїми картинами. En: Right there, amidst the fair's hustle and bustle, stood Oksana with her paintings. Uk: Оксана була талановитою художницею. En: Oksana was a talented artist. Uk: Вона мріяла про власну студію, де зможе творити без обмежень. En: She dreamed of having her own studio where she could create without limits. Uk: Але сьогоднішній день вона провела під прицілом власних сумнівів. En: But she spent today in the shadow of her own doubts. Uk: Навколо шуміла музика, люди веселилися, а Оксана хвилювалася, чи вистачить їй вдачі продати хоча б кілька картин. En: Around her, music blared and people celebrated, while Oksana worried whether she would be lucky enough to sell at least a few paintings. Uk: Біля неї стояв Микола, її брат, який завжди підтримував і допомагав. En: Beside her stood Mykola, her brother, who always supported and helped her. Uk: Нарешті, наважившись, Оксана вирішила виставити свою особливу роботу - картину, над якою вона працювала довго й натхненно. En: Finally, gathering her courage, Oksana decided to display her special work—a painting she had worked on for a long time with inspiration. Uk: Це було сміливе вирішення. En: It was a bold decision. Uk: Твір був частинкою її душі, і показати його в такій великій юрбі було страшно. En: The piece was a fragment of her soul, and showing it to such a large crowd was intimidating. Uk: Саме в цей момент повз проходив Юрій, молодий архітектор, якому давно бракувало натхнення. En: At that very moment, Yuriy, a young architect who had long been lacking inspiration, passed by. Uk: Він зупинився біля полотна, не в змозі відвести погляду. En: He stopped in front of the canvas, unable to look away. Uk: Картина зачаровувала його. En: The painting captivated him. Uk: Вона відображала не лише талант Оксани, а й історію, що приховувалася за мазками. En: It reflected not only Oksana's talent but also the story hidden behind the brushstrokes. Uk: Юрій відчув, що знайшов те, що давно шукав. En: Yuriy felt that he had found something he had long been searching for. Uk: Підійшовши, він чемно запитав: "Ви самі це намалювали? En: Approaching, he politely asked, "Did you paint this yourself?" Uk: " Оксана зніяковіла, але відповіла ствердно. En: Oksana blushed but answered affirmatively. Uk: "Картина прекрасна. En: "The painting is beautiful. Uk: Я відчуваю в ній щось, що складно описати словами," - сказав Юрій, тепло усміхаючись. En: I feel something in it that is hard to describe with words," said Yuriy, smiling warmly. Uk: Микола підморгнув сестрі, помітивши, як її очі засвітилися вірою. En: Mykola winked at his sister, noticing how her eyes lit up with belief. Uk: У подальшій розмові Юрій виявився знавцем київської архітектури, а його любов до мистецтва та історії глибоко вразила Оксану. En: In the ensuing conversation, Yuriy revealed himself to be an expert in Kyiv’s architecture, and his love for art and history deeply impressed Oksana. Uk: Раптом і натхнення повернулося до нього. En: Suddenly, inspiration returned to him. Uk: Юрій купив картину. En: Yuriy bought the painting. Uk: Це була не просто покупка, а визнання таланту Оксани. En: It was not just a purchase but a recognition of Oksana's talent. Uk: Вона з впевненістю вперше повірила у власні сили. En: For the first time, she confidently believed in her own abilities. Uk: "Можливо, ми могли б випити разом кави? En: "Maybe we could have coffee together?" Uk: " - запитав Юрій перед тим, як піти. En: asked Yuriy before leaving. Uk: "З радістю," - зашарілася Оксана. En: "With pleasure," Oksana blushed. Uk: Відтоді, вулиці Андріївського узвозу запам'ятають не лише запахи Різдва, а й початок їхнього знайомства. En: From then on, the streets of Andriyivskyi Uzviz would remember not only the scents of Christmas but also the beginning of their acquaintance. Uk: А Оксана, з новою вірою в себе, знала, що її мрія про студію ближча, ніж будь-коли. En: And Oksana, with newfound belief in herself, knew that her dream of a studio was closer than ever. Vocabulary Words: adorned: прикрашенаstalls: ятокfragrant: ароматніhustle: метушніbustle: рухtalented: талановитоюdoubts: сумнівівblared: шумілаcourage: сміливістьinspiration: натхненняbold: сміливеintimidating: страшноarchitect: архітекторcaptivated: зачаровувалаbrushstrokes: мазкамиpolitely: чемноaffirmatively: ствердноexpert: знавцемrevealed: виявивсяabilities: здібностіacquaintance: знайомстваbelief: віруensuing: подальшійrecognition: визнанняconfidently: впевненоblushed: зніяковілаpurchase: покупкаvenue: місце проведенняcaptivating: захоплюючийcrowd: юрба

09/12/2025

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15 min
05/09/2025

An Autumn Encounter: Traditions Weaving New Paths at Skansen

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: An Autumn Encounter: Traditions Weaving New Paths at Skansen Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-09-05-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript: Sv: Skansen var i full fart denna klara höstdag. En: Skansen was bustling this clear autumn day. Sv: Löven glödde i rött, orange och gult. En: The leaves glowed red, orange, and yellow. Sv: Folk dansade folkdanser med glada skratt. En: People danced folk dances with joyful laughter. Sv: På gården luktade det av nybakade kanelbullar och nykokt kaffe. En: In the yard, the smell of freshly baked cinnamon buns and freshly brewed coffee filled the air. Sv: Här, mitt bland alla människor, var Lennart. En: Here, amidst all the people, was Lennart. Sv: Han gick långsamt och beundrade både naturen och de gamla byggnaderna. En: He walked slowly, admiring both the nature and the old buildings. Sv: Solveig stod vid sitt marknadsstånd. En: Solveig stood at her market stall. Sv: Hon sålde hantverk av halm och trä. En: She sold crafts made of straw and wood. Sv: Solveigs vän Ingrid hade föreslagit att de skulle åka till Skansen tillsammans. En: Solveig's friend Ingrid had suggested that they go to Skansen together. Sv: Ingrid hade rätt. En: Ingrid was right. Sv: Det var en perfekt dag för försäljning, trots att Solveig kände sig lite stressad inför marknaden. En: It was a perfect day for selling, even though Solveig felt a bit stressed about the market. Sv: Lennart stannade vid Solveigs stånd. En: Lennart stopped at Solveig's stall. Sv: Han såg på hennes händer när hon skickligt flätade halm till en fin julbock. En: He watched her hands as she skillfully braided straw into a beautiful Christmas goat. Sv: Solveigs glädje över sitt arbete smittade av sig. En: Solveig's joy for her work was infectious. Sv: Lennart tog mod till sig och talade: "Det är imponerande hantverk du gör," sa han. En: Lennart gathered his courage and spoke, "That's impressive craftsmanship you do," he said. Sv: Solveig log. En: Solveig smiled. Sv: "Tack så mycket! En: "Thank you very much! Sv: Jag älskar att bevara våra traditioner," svarade hon. En: I love preserving our traditions," she replied. Sv: De började prata om svensk folkhistoria och hantverk. En: They began talking about Swedish folk history and crafts. Sv: Lennart berättade att han skrev en bok om svensk kulturhistoria. En: Lennart mentioned that he was writing a book on Swedish cultural history. Sv: Solveig blev intresserad. En: Solveig became interested. Sv: Hon ville visa honom fler av sina alster och höra mer om hans bok. En: She wanted to show him more of her creations and hear more about his book. Sv: Men både Lennart och Solveig hade sina bekymmer. En: But both Lennart and Solveig had their worries. Sv: Lennart var lite blyg och osäker på att öppna sig för andra. En: Lennart was a bit shy and unsure about opening up to others. Sv: Solveig var orolig för att hon inte skulle hinna färdigt med alla sina förberedelser för marknaden. En: Solveig was concerned that she wouldn't finish all her preparations for the market. Sv: Dagen övergick sakta till kväll. En: The day slowly turned into evening. Sv: Solens sista strålar försvann, och lyktor tändes. En: The sun's last rays disappeared, and lanterns were lit. Sv: Lennart och Solveig bestämde sig för att se mer av Skansen tillsammans. En: Lennart and Solveig decided to see more of Skansen together. Sv: De gick in i en gammal gårdsbyggnad och satte sig vid det stora träbordet. En: They entered an old farmhouse and sat at the large wooden table. Sv: Ljuset från ljuslågorna dansade på väggarna. En: The light from the candles danced on the walls. Sv: I den stunden öppnade sig Lennart. En: In that moment, Lennart opened up. Sv: Han berättade om sina drömmar och sitt arbete. En: He shared his dreams and his work. Sv: Solveig delade sin vision om hur hon ville utveckla sitt hantverk och nå ut till fler människor. En: Solveig shared her vision of how she wanted to develop her craft and reach more people. Sv: De upptäckte hur mycket de egentligen hade gemensamt. En: They discovered how much they actually had in common. Sv: När kvällen var slut, bytte de kontaktuppgifter. En: When the evening ended, they exchanged contact information. Sv: De lovade att arbeta tillsammans framöver, att samarbeta genom att kombinera Lennarts kunskap med Solveigs kreativa hantverk. En: They promised to work together in the future, to collaborate by combining Lennart's knowledge with Solveig's creative crafts. Sv: När de gick skilda vägar kände Lennart sig lättare. En: As they parted ways, Lennart felt lighter. Sv: Han hade öppnat sitt hjärta och upptäckt en ny väg. En: He had opened his heart and discovered a new path. Sv: Solveig insåg att balansen mellan arbete och personliga band var viktig. En: Solveig realized that balancing work and personal connections was important. Sv: Skansen, med dess historier och traditioner, hade gett dem båda något speciellt denna höstdag. En: Skansen, with its stories and traditions, had given them both something special this autumn day. Vocabulary Words: bustling: i full fartadmiring: beundradecrafts: hantverkbraided: flätadeinfectious: smittade av sigpreserving: bevaratraditions: traditionercultural: kulturpreparations: förberedelserlanterns: lyktorcandles: ljuslågornavision: visiondevelop: utvecklabalancing: balansendiscover: upptäcktefolk dances: folkdanserskillfully: skickligtcraftsmanship: hantverkmentioned: berättadeconcerned: oroligevening: kvällshy: blygparted: gick skilda vägarpromised: lovadecreative: kreativacontact information: kontaktuppgifterknowledge: kunskapautumn: höstsuggested: föreslagitslowly: långsamt

05/09/2025

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16 min
20/09/2025

Stormy Beginnings: Love and Ambitions Under Barcelona's Skies

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Stormy Beginnings: Love and Ambitions Under Barcelona's Skies Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-09-20-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript: Ca: La tardor arriba a Barcelona amb una tempesta imprevista. En: Autumn arrives in Barcelona with an unexpected storm. Ca: Els núvols grisos cobreixen el cel, i la pluja cau suaument, però constant. En: The gray clouds cover the sky, and the rain falls softly but steadily. Ca: Al costat de la majestuosa Sagrada Família, Eulàlia troba refugi en un petit cafè ple d'encant, decorat amb llibres vells i obres d'art locals. En: Next to the majestic Sagrada Família, Eulàlia finds refuge in a small, charming café decorated with old books and local artworks. Ca: La calor del cafè i l'olor del cafè recentment molgut contrasten amb el clima humit de fora. En: The warmth of the café and the smell of freshly ground coffee contrast with the humid weather outside. Ca: Eulàlia és una estudiant d'història de l'art fascinada per l'arquitectura modernista de Gaudí. En: Eulàlia is an art history student fascinated by Gaudí’s modernist architecture. Ca: Porta dies buscant inspiració per la seva tesi. En: She has been searching for inspiration for her thesis for days. Ca: Es deixa caure en una butaca prop de la finestra, perduda en els seus pensaments. En: She sinks into an armchair near the window, lost in her thoughts. Ca: Llavors, entra Jordi, un jove xef amb un somni: obrir el seu propi restaurant de cuina catalana tradicional. En: Then, enters Jordi, a young chef with a dream: to open his own restaurant specializing in traditional Catalan cuisine. Ca: Busca un indret especial, un lloc amb ànima. En: He is searching for a special place, a spot with soul. Ca: El cafè sembla el lloc ideal per esperar que el cel s'aclareixi. En: The café seems like the ideal place to wait for the sky to clear. Ca: Jordi seu prop d'Eulàlia i, com els destins de vegades conspiren, els seus ulls es troben. En: Jordi sits near Eulàlia, and, as fate sometimes conspires, their eyes meet. Ca: La conversa flueix fàcilment entre ells, mentre la pluja persisteix fora. En: The conversation flows easily between them, while the rain persists outside. Ca: Jordi explica les seves aventures culinàries i els reptes de trobar la ubicació perfecta. En: Jordi talks about his culinary adventures and the challenges of finding the perfect location. Ca: Eulàlia comparteix la seva passió per l'arquitectura i les seves idees pel seu treball acadèmic. En: Eulàlia shares her passion for architecture and her ideas for her academic work. Ca: Entre xerrades i somriures, el vincle entre ells es fa evident. En: Amidst chats and smiles, the bond between them becomes evident. Ca: Els dies passen i la ciutat comença a preparar-se per La Mercè. En: The days pass and the city begins to prepare for La Mercè. Ca: Núria, la millor amiga d'Eulàlia, preocupada perquè la seva amiga es distregui massa, la insta a mantenir la seva concentració en els estudis. En: Núria, Eulàlia's best friend, worried that her friend might get too distracted, urges her to keep her focus on her studies. Ca: Però Eulàlia, per primer cop, decideix prioritzar el moment present i explorar el món que Jordi li ofereix. En: But Eulàlia, for the first time, decides to prioritize the present moment and explore the world Jordi offers her. Ca: Veu en Jordi una fusió de cultura i autenticitat que pot complementar les seves idees acadèmiques. En: She sees in Jordi a fusion of culture and authenticity that can complement her academic ideas. Ca: Jordi està lluitant amb les llicències i els tràmits del seu restaurant i rep l'ajuda d’Eulàlia. En: Jordi is struggling with the licenses and paperwork for his restaurant and receives help from Eulàlia. Ca: Juntament amb ella, comencen a imaginar un lloc que no només serveixi menjar, sinó que també celebri l'essència cultural de Barcelona. En: Together, they begin to imagine a place that not only serves food but also celebrates the cultural essence of Barcelona. Ca: El dia de La Mercè arriba i la ciutat és viva amb música, dansa i llums. En: The day of La Mercè arrives, and the city is alive with music, dance, and lights. Ca: Eulàlia i Jordi passegen junts, envoltats de celebracions i entusiasme. En: Eulàlia and Jordi walk together, surrounded by celebrations and enthusiasm. Ca: Durant el festival, una revelació brilla a la ment d’Eulàlia. En: During the festival, a revelation shines in Eulàlia's mind. Ca: La fusió de la cultura de Barcelona amb els somnis individuals és justament el que necessita per completar la seva tesi. En: The fusion of Barcelona's culture with individual dreams is precisely what she needs to complete her thesis. Ca: Jordi veu com el suport d'Eulàlia l'ajuda a creure més en el seu projecte. En: Jordi sees how Eulàlia's support helps him believe more in his project. Ca: Decideixen col·laborar, combinant les seves passions per crear quelcom únic. En: They decide to collaborate, combining their passions to create something unique. Ca: La pluja que va unir a Eulàlia i Jordi semblava aventurera, però els va portar a un camí compartit. En: The rain that brought Eulàlia and Jordi together seemed adventurous, but it led them to a shared path. Ca: El compromís que fan de recolzar-se mútuament transforma les seves visions en realitats. En: The commitment they make to support each other transforms their visions into realities. Ca: Amb l'esperança renovada, la seva relació no només floreix personalment, sinó que també nodreix els seus somnis professionals. En: With renewed hope, their relationship not only flourishes personally but also nurtures their professional dreams. Ca: I sota el cel de La Mercè, es prometen seguir explorant, junts, el bell laberint que és Barcelona i les seves pròpies vides. En: And under the sky of La Mercè, they promise to keep exploring, together, the beautiful labyrinth that is Barcelona and their own lives. Vocabulary Words: the storm: la tempestaunexpected: imprevistthe sky: el celthe clouds: els núvolsmajestically: majestuosamentthe refuge: el refugicharming: ple d'encantthe warmth: la calorthe armchair: la butacathe thesis: la tesito sink: deixar-se caureto conspire: conspirarto flow: fluirpersistence: persistènciathe challenge: el reptethe location: la ubicacióthe bond: el vincleto prepare: preparar-sethe concentration: la concentracióto prioritize: prioritzarauthenticity: autenticitatto struggle: lluitarthe licenses: les llicènciesthe paperwork: els tràmitsto serve: servirto celebrate: celebrarenthusiasm: entusiasmethe revelation: la revelacióto collaborate: col·laborarcommitment: compromís

20/09/2025

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19 min
23/08/2025

Echoes of Hope: Rediscovering Bonds in a Forgotten Park

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Echoes of Hope: Rediscovering Bonds in a Forgotten Park Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-08-23-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript: Sv: Den gamla nöjesparken hade alltid haft en speciell plats i Johan och Elins hjärtan. En: The old amusement park had always held a special place in Johan and Elin's hearts. Sv: Men i den post-apokalyptiska världen som nu fanns, var parken bara en skugga av sitt forna jag. En: But in the post-apocalyptic world that now existed, the park was just a shadow of its former self. Sv: Det var som om tiden hade stannat, och naturen höll på att ta över. En: It was as if time had stopped, and nature was taking over. Sv: Rutschkanorna var täckta av slingrande klätterväxter och karusellen gnisslade i vinden. En: The slides were covered in winding climbing plants, and the carousel creaked in the wind. Sv: Elin smög försiktigt genom det höga gräset och kikade upp mot det massiva pariserhjulet. En: Elin crept cautiously through the tall grass and peeked up at the massive Ferris wheel. Sv: Det var därifrån den mystiska signalen sändes. En: It was from there that the mysterious signal was being sent. Sv: Hon kände sig tvingad att ta reda på vad det var, i hopp om att det kunde leda henne till hennes försvunna familj. En: She felt compelled to find out what it was, in the hope that it could lead her to her missing family. Sv: Men hon visste att hon behövde hjälp. En: But she knew she needed help. Sv: Johan, en ensam vandrare, hade tillbringat månader med att försöka hitta en anledning att fortsätta. En: Johan, a solitary wanderer, had spent months trying to find a reason to go on. Sv: Som en gång radiotekniker, förstod han vikten av signalen. En: Once a radio technician, he understood the importance of the signal. Sv: Den kunde vara nyckeln till att återuppbygga civilisationen. En: It could be the key to rebuilding civilization. Sv: När Elin tog kontakt med honom, var han först tveksam. En: When Elin contacted him, he was initially hesitant. Sv: Men han insåg snart att han inte kunde nå pariserhjulet ensam. En: But he soon realized he couldn't reach the Ferris wheel alone. Sv: Tillsammans började de sin farliga färd genom parken. En: Together, they began their dangerous journey through the park. Sv: Deras fotsteg ekade dämpat i den stilla luften. En: Their footsteps echoed softly in the still air. Sv: Varningsskyltar, halvt dolda av växtlighet, fick dem att vara på sin vakt mot fällor som andra överlevande hade lämnat efter sig. En: Warning signs, half-hidden by foliage, kept them on guard against traps left by other survivors. Sv: Elin litade fortfarande inte helt på Johan. En: Elin still didn't fully trust Johan. Sv: Men hon visste att de måste samarbeta för att nå sitt mål. En: But she knew they had to cooperate to reach their goal. Sv: Johan viskade fram en hemlig väg genom parken, en som han mindes från när han besökt platsen med familjen som barn. En: Johan whispered a secret path through the park, one he remembered from visiting the place with his family as a child. Sv: Elin uppskattade hans kunskaper, trots hennes misstro. En: Elin appreciated his knowledge, despite her mistrust. Sv: De blev ett bra team, även om de inte skulle erkänna det för varandra. En: They became a good team, even though they wouldn't admit it to each other. Sv: När de äntligen nådde pariserhjulet, var deras hjärtan fyllda av både förväntan och oro. En: When they finally reached the Ferris wheel, their hearts were filled with both anticipation and anxiety. Sv: Johan kunde knappt tro sina ögon när han upptäckte att signalen var en nödsignal inspelad av hans egen familj. En: Johan could hardly believe his eyes when he discovered that the signal was a distress message recorded by his own family. Sv: De hade arbetat i parken innan världen hade gått under. En: They had worked in the park before the world had fallen apart. Sv: Känslan av lättnad och sorg fyllde honom samtidigt. En: A feeling of relief and sorrow filled him simultaneously. Sv: För Elin blev detta ögonblicket då hon förstod att hon inte längre var ensam i sin längtan efter att knyta band. En: For Elin, this was the moment she understood that she was no longer alone in her longing to form connections. Sv: Johan, som verkade vara den sista personen hon kunde lita på, blev nu hennes vän och allierad. En: Johan, who seemed like the last person she could trust, now became her friend and ally. Sv: De lämnade parken med en nyfunnen hoppfullhet. En: They left the park with newfound hope. Sv: Johan hade nu ett mål att leta efter sin familj, och Elin hade hittat en vän att lita på. En: Johan now had a goal to search for his family, and Elin had found a friend to trust. Sv: Tiden för misstro hade passerat, och i stället fanns nu hopp om en ny morgondag, där de tillsammans kunde återuppbygga och hitta de som gått förlorade. En: The time for distrust had passed, and instead, there was now hope for a new tomorrow, where together they could rebuild and find those who were lost. Vocabulary Words: amusement: nöjespost-apocalyptic: post-apokalyptiskashadow: skuggawinding: slingrandecreaked: gnissladecautiously: försiktigtmassive: massivasignal: signalcompelled: tvingadsolitary: ensamwanderer: vandraretechnician: radioteknikerhesitant: tveksamfootsteps: fotstegechoed: ekadefoliage: växtlighettraps: fällorsurvivors: överlevandecooperate: samarbetawhispered: viskadeanticipation: förväntananxiety: orodistress: nödsignalrecorded: inspeladrelief: lättnadsorrow: sorgconnections: knyta bandally: allieradhopefulness: hoppfullhetdistrust: misstro

23/08/2025

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16 min
01/12/2025

Slippers & Serendipity: Minh's Unintended Success

Fluent Fiction - Vietnamese: Slippers & Serendipity: Minh's Unintended Success Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/vi/episode/2025-12-01-23-34-02-vi Story Transcript: Vi: Cửa kính lớn của hội trường nơi tổ chức Hội nghị Phụ nữ Quốc tế Hà Nội tỏa sáng rực rỡ. En: The large glass doors of the hall hosting the International Women's Conference in Hanoi shone brightly. Vi: Những lá hoa sặc sỡ điểm xuyết khắp mọi nơi, tạo nên một không gian đầy màu sắc và sang trọng. En: Colorful flowers were scattered everywhere, creating a vibrant and elegant atmosphere. Vi: Bên trong, mọi người đang bận rộn trò chuyện, trao đổi danh thiếp. En: Inside, people were busy conversing and exchanging business cards. Vi: Minh, một phụ nữ trẻ đầy tham vọng, đứng lẫn trong đám đông. En: Minh was a young, ambitious woman standing amidst the crowd. Vi: Cô háo hức muốn tạo ấn tượng tốt và kết nối thêm nhiều cơ hội nghề nghiệp mới. En: She was eager to make a good impression and connect with new career opportunities. Vi: Tối hôm trước, Minh đã chuẩn bị kĩ lưỡng cho sự kiện này. En: The night before, Minh had carefully prepared for this event. Vi: Cô chọn một bộ váy thanh lịch và đôi giày cao gót thời thượng. En: She chose an elegant dress and a pair of stylish high heels. Vi: Nhưng buổi sáng hôm đó, trong lúc vội vã ra khỏi nhà, Minh không để ý rằng cô đã xỏ đôi dép lê ấm áp thay vì đôi giày thời trang mình đã dự định. En: But that morning, in her haste to leave the house, Minh did not notice that she had slipped on her cozy slippers instead of the fashionable shoes she had planned. Vi: Đến hội trường, Minh nhìn xuống đôi dép của mình. En: Upon arriving at the hall, Minh looked down at her slippers. Vi: Đôi dép màu xanh xù xì càng nổi bật hơn giữa nền thảm đỏ. En: The shaggy blue slippers stood out even more against the red carpet. Vi: Cô cảm thấy mất tự tin. En: She felt less confident. Vi: "Thảo ơi, mình chết rồi! En: "Oh Thảo, I'm doomed!" Vi: " Minh kêu lên khi thấy Thảo, người đồng nghiệp thân thiết. En: Minh exclaimed when she saw Thảo, her close colleague. Vi: Thảo bật cười và khuyên Minh nên tự tin lên và biến chuyện này thành cơ hội. En: Thảo laughed and advised Minh to be confident and turn this into an opportunity. Vi: Trong lúc lúng túng, Minh cố gắng tránh ánh mắt của mọi người. En: In her embarrassment, Minh tried to avoid everyone's gaze. Vi: Nhưng không thể tránh khỏi, cô vô tình va vào Linh, diễn giả chính của hội nghị. En: But inevitably, she accidentally bumped into Linh, the keynote speaker of the conference. Vi: Minh hoảng hốt xin lỗi và cúi mặt xuống. En: Startled, Minh apologized and looked down. Vi: Linh cười thân thiện, chỉ vào đôi dép của Minh và ngỏ lời:"Dép của em nhìn thật thoải mái! En: Linh smiled warmly and pointed to Minh's slippers, saying: "Your slippers look really comfy! Vi: Chắc ấm lắm nhỉ trong mùa đông này? En: They must be warm during this winter season?" Vi: "Minh cảm thấy xấu hổ, nhưng cũng bật cười theo. En: Minh felt embarrassed, but she also chuckled. Vi: Cô kể lại câu chuyện vội vã của mình sáng nay cho Linh nghe. En: She recounted her rushed morning to Linh. Vi: Linh bật cười thật lớn, cùng chia sẻ lại những câu chuyện ngớ ngẩn mà chị từng gặp phải. En: Linh burst into laughter and shared her own silly stories she had experienced. Vi: Cuộc trò chuyện giữa hai người diễn ra thật tự nhiên và thoải mái. En: The conversation between the two flowed naturally and comfortably. Vi: Linh nhìn Minh với ánh mắt trân trọng và khen ngợi sự tự nhiên của cô. En: Linh looked at Minh with admiration and praised her authenticity. Vi: Minh không ngờ rằng chính đôi dép lại giúp cô có được phút trò chuyện thân tình này. En: Minh didn't expect that her slippers would lead to such an intimate chat. Vi: Khi hội nghị kết thúc, Minh cảm thấy tự tin hơn bao giờ hết. En: When the conference ended, Minh felt more confident than ever. Vi: Cô nhận ra rằng, sự ngẫu hứng và chia sẻ chân thành có thể dẫn đến những mối quan hệ quý giá. En: She realized that spontaneity and sincere sharing could lead to valuable relationships. Vi: Rời khỏi hội trường, Minh không còn cảm giác ngại ngùng với đôi dép lê nữa. En: Leaving the hall, Minh no longer felt awkward about her slippers. Vi: Bước đi trên nền tuyết lạnh, Minh mỉm cười và bước đến tương lai với sự tự tin mới. En: Walking on the cold snow, Minh smiled and stepped into the future with new confidence. Vocabulary Words: conference: hội nghịelegant: thanh lịchambitious: tham vọngopportunities: cơ hộiimpression: ấn tượngconnect: kết nốicarefully: kĩ lưỡngfashionable: thời thượngspontaneity: ngẫu hứngadmiration: trân trọngintimate: thân tìnhshone: tỏa sángvibrant: đầy màu sắcavoid: tránhembarrassed: xấu hổdoomed: chết rồiapologized: xin lỗicolleague: đồng nghiệpadmired: khen ngợirecapped: kể lạichuckled: bật cườiexchange: trao đổibumped: va vàonaturally: tự nhiêncomfortably: thoải máirealized: nhận rasincere: chân thànhshaggy: xù xìnoticed: để ýgaze: ánh mắt

01/12/2025

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13 min
06/12/2025

A Winter Kayak Journey: Discovering the True Adventure Within

Fluent Fiction - Vietnamese: A Winter Kayak Journey: Discovering the True Adventure Within Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/vi/episode/2025-12-06-23-34-02-vi Story Transcript: Vi: Vịnh Hạ Long vào mùa đông có một vẻ đẹp kỳ diệu. En: Vịnh Hạ Long in winter holds a magical beauty. Vi: Làn nước xanh biếc, những hòn đảo đá vôi sừng sững giữa mây trời tạo nên bức tranh yên bình mà hùng vĩ. En: The azure waters, the towering limestone islands amidst the sky and clouds create a peaceful yet majestic painting. Vi: Gió đông se lạnh thổi qua, mang theo cảm giác tươi mới. En: The chilly winter wind blows through, bringing a fresh sensation. Vi: Giữa không gian huyền ảo ấy, hai người bạn thân Linh và An đang chuẩn bị cho chuyến chèo thuyền kayak mà họ đã mong đợi bấy lâu. En: In that mystical space, two close friends Linh and An are preparing for the kayak trip they've long awaited. Vi: Linh vốn là người ưa mạo hiểm, thích khám phá mọi nơi. En: Linh, known for her adventurous spirit, loves to explore everywhere. Vi: Nhưng gần đây, cô thường xuyên cảm thấy mệt mỏi và chóng mặt, điều khiến An - người bạn luôn lo lắng cho sức khỏe của cô - không tránh khỏi lo âu. En: However, lately, she has often felt fatigued and dizzy, which causes An—the friend who always worries about her health—to be quite anxious. Vi: Trước chuyến đi, An đã nhiều lần đề nghị Linh đi khám bác sĩ, nhưng Linh chỉ mỉm cười trấn an: "Không sao đâu An, mình ổn mà. En: Before the trip, An had suggested several times that Linh see a doctor, but Linh simply smiled reassuringly: "It's okay, An, I'm fine. Vi: Mình thật sự muốn hoàn thành kế hoạch hôm nay. En: I really want to complete our plan today." Vi: "Khi họ bắt đầu chèo thuyền trên làn nước phẳng lặng của Vịnh Hạ Long, Linh cố gắng quên đi mọi triệu chứng. En: As they began paddling through the calm waters of Vịnh Hạ Long, Linh tried to forget all symptoms. Vi: Cô ngắm cảnh đẹp xung quanh, tận hưởng từng làn gió mát. En: She admired the beautiful surroundings, enjoying each cool breeze. Vi: Tuy nhiên, chỉ lát sau, cảm giác chóng mặt ngày một mạnh mẽ hơn khiến cô không thể bỏ qua. En: However, shortly after, the dizziness intensified to the point where she could no longer ignore it. Vi: Linh gắng gượng, nhưng những vần mây trên bầu trời như quay tròn, dần dần kéo cô vào trạng thái mơ hồ. En: Linh struggled, but the clouds in the sky seemed to spin, gradually pulling her into a dazed state. Vi: An nhận thấy sự khác lạ của Linh và nhanh chóng thúc giục: "Linh, chúng ta cần dừng lại! En: An noticed Linh's condition and quickly urged: "Linh, we need to stop! Vi: Cậu không ổn, hãy tìm một người nào đó để giúp đỡ! En: You're not well, let's find someone to help!" Vi: " Linh không muốn làm ảnh hưởng chuyến đi, nhưng cơ thể đã không còn nghe lời. En: Linh did not want to disrupt the trip, but her body was no longer responsive. Vi: Khi thuyền cập bến một hòn đảo nhỏ, Linh khuỵu ngã trong vòng tay của An. En: When the boat docked at a small island, Linh collapsed into An's arms. Vi: Nhờ sự giúp đỡ của những người dân địa phương, một bác sĩ đến kiểm tra sức khỏe cho Linh. En: Thanks to the help of the local people, a doctor arrived to check Linh's health. Vi: Ông phát hiện rằng Linh cần nghỉ ngơi và phục hồi sức khỏe trước khi nghĩ đến chuyến phiêu lưu nào khác. En: He discovered that Linh needed rest and recovery before considering any more adventures. Vi: Linh bàng hoàng nhận ra rằng mình đã quá coi nhẹ vấn đề sức khỏe. En: Linh was shocked to realize she had underestimated her health issues. Vi: Hai người bạn quyết định ở lại trong một thị trấn gần đó. En: The two friends decided to stay in a nearby town. Vi: Tại đây, Linh học được cách trân trọng sức khỏe của mình hơn và biết rằng, đôi khi sự chăm sóc của bản thân quan trọng hơn bất kỳ chuyến phiêu lưu nào. En: Here, Linh learned to appreciate her health more and realized that sometimes self-care is more important than any adventure. Vi: An và Linh cùng nhau chia sẻ nhiều câu chuyện, những tiếng cười vang lên trong căn phòng ấm áp, khiến mùa đông dường như bớt lạnh. En: An and Linh shared many stories, with laughter echoing in the warm room, making the winter seem less cold. Vi: Linh không còn cảm thấy tiếc nuối vì phải dừng chuyến đi nữa. En: Linh no longer felt regret for having to cut the trip short. Vi: Cô hiểu rằng, nhờ có An, cô mới có thể nhận ra điều thật sự quý giá. En: She understood that, thanks to An, she could realize what truly mattered. Vi: Và tình bạn ấm áp như vậy sẽ là hành trang vững chắc cho mọi cuộc phiêu lưu tiếp theo của cô. En: And such warm friendship would be a sturdy foundation for all her future adventures. Vocabulary Words: azure: xanh biếctowering: sừng sữngmajestic: hùng vĩadmired: ngắm cảnhbreeze: làn gióintensified: ngày một mạnh mẽ hơnignored: bỏ quadazed: mơ hồurged: thúc giụcresponsive: nghe lờicollapsed: khuỵu ngãfoundation: hành trangmystical: huyền ảoadventurous: ưa mạo hiểmfatigued: mệt mỏidizzy: chóng mặtconsult: khámreassuringly: trấn ansymptoms: triệu chứngrealized: nhận rashock: bàng hoàngdisrupt: ảnh hưởngrecovery: phục hồiappreciate: trân trọngself-care: chăm sóc của bản thânlaughter: tiếng cườiechoing: vang lênregret: tiếc nuốisturdy: vững chắcadventures: phiêu lưu

06/12/2025

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14 min
13/08/2025

Sibling Reunion: Healing Bonds by the Lake

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Sibling Reunion: Healing Bonds by the Lake Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-08-13-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript: Sv: Solen glittrade i sjöns spegelblanka yta och luften var fylld av doften av tall och nyklippt gräs. En: The sun glittered on the lake's mirror-like surface, and the air was filled with the scent of pine and freshly cut grass. Sv: Lars, Johan och Elin gick sakta ner mot sommarstugans brygga. En: Lars, Johan, and Elin slowly walked down toward the summer cabin's dock. Sv: De hade inte varit här tillsammans på flera år. En: They hadn't been here together for several years. Sv: Barndomsminnen flöt upp till ytan. En: Childhood memories floated to the surface. Sv: Lars, den äldste, kände en blandning av nostalgi och tyngd. En: Lars, the oldest, felt a mix of nostalgia and heaviness. Sv: Han hade gått igenom en tuff tid och ville nu försöka återknyta kontakten med sina syskon. En: He had gone through a tough time and now wanted to try to reconnect with his siblings. Sv: Johan sparkade av sig sandalerna och doppade tårna i det svala vattnet. En: Johan kicked off his sandals and dipped his toes into the cool water. Sv: Han var trött på sitt jobb, den enformiga vardagen, och längtade efter äventyr. En: He was tired of his job, the monotonous everyday life, and longed for adventure. Sv: Elin satt på bryggkanten, en anteckningsbok i knät. En: Elin sat on the edge of the dock, a notebook in her lap. Sv: Hon kände sig osäker på sitt konstnärliga arbete och längtade efter att kunna tro på sig själv. En: She felt uncertain about her artistic work and longed to believe in herself. Sv: De tre syskonen kände på sitt sätt den osynliga barriären som vuxit mellan dem. En: The three siblings each felt in their own way the invisible barrier that had grown between them. Sv: Hur kunde det bli så? En: How had it come to this? Sv: Lars, som ofta tog ledarrollen, bestämde sig för att försöka återskapa en familjetradition. En: Lars, who often took the leadership role, decided to try to recreate a family tradition. Sv: "Minns ni när vi brukade grilla korv och stanna uppe sent vid elden?" En: "Do you remember when we used to grill sausages and stay up late by the fire?" Sv: frågade han. En: he asked. Sv: Johan skrattade, men det lät inte riktigt genuint. En: Johan laughed, but it didn't sound quite genuine. Sv: "Jag minns att vi sprang runt och letade för dolda skatter ni gömde," svarade han. En: "I remember us running around searching for hidden treasures you hid," he replied. Sv: Elin nickade, men hennes blick var fortfarande fast i anteckningsboken. En: Elin nodded, but her gaze remained fixed on the notebook. Sv: Hon samlade mod och sa plötsligt, "Vill ni se vad jag jobbat med?" En: She gathered courage and suddenly said, "Do you want to see what I've been working on?" Sv: Förvånat såg Lars och Johan upp. En: Surprised, Lars, and Johan looked up. Sv: Elin bläddrade försiktigt i boken och visade dem teckningar och målningar. En: Elin carefully leafed through the book and showed them drawings and paintings. Sv: Färgerna var djärva men också ömtåliga. En: The colors were bold but also delicate. Sv: Johan log stort. En: Johan grinned widely. Sv: "Elin, dessa är fantastiska." En: "Elin, these are fantastic." Sv: En plötslig känsla av värme och samhörighet fyllde luften, men också en känsla av att mycket osagt låg kvar. En: A sudden feeling of warmth and connection filled the air, but also a sense that much was left unsaid. Sv: När natten föll gjorde de upp en brasa vid sjön, och skuggorna från lågorna dansade i takt med deras konversation. En: When night fell, they built a fire by the lake, and the shadows from the flames danced in rhythm with their conversation. Sv: "Jag är olycklig i mitt jobb," erkände Johan. En: "I'm unhappy in my job," admitted Johan. Sv: "Jag vill göra något som känns meningsfullt." En: "I want to do something that feels meaningful." Sv: Lars tvekade men tog modet till sig. En: Lars hesitated but gathered his courage. Sv: "Efter allt som hänt med Kristina, så vet jag inte ens vad jag gör här längre," sa han med sorgsen röst. En: "After everything that happened with Kristina, I don't even know what I'm doing here anymore," he said with a sorrowful voice. Sv: Det var första gången han nämnt sin förlust. En: It was the first time he mentioned his loss. Sv: Elin tog en djupt andetag och lade handen på hans axel. En: Elin took a deep breath and placed a hand on his shoulder. Sv: "Vi är här för dig," sa hon tyst. En: "We are here for you," she said quietly. Sv: Tårarna glittrade i Johans ögon. En: Tears glistened in Johan's eyes. Sv: "Vi kan hjälpa varandra. En: "We can help each other. Sv: Vi är syskon." En: We are siblings." Sv: Det blev en lång natt av samtal. En: It was a long night of conversation. Sv: För första gången på länge kändes det som de faktiskt hörde varandra. En: For the first time in a long while, it felt like they actually heard each other. Sv: Deras band kändes stärkt. En: Their bond felt strengthened. Sv: Lars lovade att han skulle öppna upp mer för sina syskon. En: Lars promised he would open up more to his siblings. Sv: Johan beslöt sig för att ta steget och lämna sitt jobb. En: Johan decided to take the step and leave his job. Sv: Elin kände självsäkerheten växa inom sig, stödd av sina bröders ord. En: Elin felt confidence grow within her, supported by her brothers' words. Sv: Solen började stiga över horisonten när de tre syskonen satt kvar, trötta men lättade, vid den falnande elden. En: The sun began to rise over the horizon as the three siblings remained, tired but relieved, by the dying fire. Sv: En ny dag började i Stockholm skärgård, och framtiden kändes hoppfull. En: A new day began in the Stockholm archipelago, and the future felt hopeful. Vocabulary Words: glittered: glittrademirror-like: spegelliksurface: ytascent: doftenpine: tallnostalgia: nostalgiheaviness: tyngdreconnect: återknytamonotonous: enformigalonged: längtadeuncertain: osäkerinvisible: osynligabarrier: barriärentradition: traditiongenuine: genuinttreasures: skattercourage: modcarefully: försiktigtbold: djärvadelicate: ömtåligawarmth: värmeconnection: samhörighetshadows: skuggornarhythm: taktadmitted: erkändemeaningful: meningsfullthesitated: tvekadegathered: samladesorrowful: sorgsenmentioned: nämnt

13/08/2025

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17 min
18/08/2025

Medieval Magic: A Day of Joyful Discovery at Zamek Rycerski

Fluent Fiction - Polish: Medieval Magic: A Day of Joyful Discovery at Zamek Rycerski Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/pl/episode/2025-08-18-22-34-02-pl Story Transcript: Pl: Letnie słońce zalewało kolorowymi promieniami dziedziniec restauracji „Zamek Rycerski”. En: The summer sun bathed the courtyard of the restaurant „Zamek Rycerski” with colorful rays. Pl: Z tłumem uczniów, Kacper i Zofia przekroczyli masywne drewniane wrota, które natychmiast przeniosły ich do czasów rycerzy, dam i turniejów. En: With a crowd of students, Kacper and Zofia crossed the massive wooden gate, which immediately transported them to the times of knights, ladies, and tournaments. Pl: Wewnątrz, ściany ozdobione były heraldycznymi sztandarami, a długie, drewniane stoły zapraszały do odrobiny średniowiecznego biesiadowania. En: Inside, the walls were decorated with heraldic banners, and long wooden tables invited a bit of medieval feasting. Pl: Kacper rozglądał się szeroko otwartymi oczami, chłonąc atmosferę. En: Kacper looked around with wide-open eyes, soaking in the atmosphere. Pl: Jego serce biło szybciej na widok zbrojnych rycerzy przechadzających się pomiędzy gośćmi. En: His heart beat faster at the sight of armored knights strolling among the guests. Pl: – Zobacz, Zofio! En: "Look, Zofia! Pl: To jak prawdziwy zamek! En: It's like a real castle!" Pl: – wykrzyknął, wskazując na jednego z rycerzy. En: he exclaimed, pointing at one of the knights. Pl: Zofia przewróciła oczami, ale na jej twarzy gościł delikatny uśmiech. En: Zofia rolled her eyes, but a gentle smile graced her face. Pl: – Wygląda ciekawie, ale pamiętaj, że to tylko show, Kacper – odpowiedziała ze spokojem. En: "It looks interesting, but remember, it's just a show, Kacper," she replied calmly. Pl: Kacper jednak nie przejmował się realistycznością, chciał cieszyć się każdą chwilą. En: However, Kacper was not concerned about realism; he wanted to enjoy every moment. Pl: Po chwili podszedł do nich jeden z organizatorów – ubrany w strój giermka – zapraszając do udziału w turnieju. En: After a while, one of the organizers—dressed in a squire's outfit—approached them and invited them to participate in the tournament. Pl: – Co ty na to, Zofia? En: "What do you think, Zofia?" Pl: – Kacper spytał z błyskiem w oczach. En: Kacper asked with a sparkle in his eyes. Pl: – Czemu nie, Kacper. En: "Why not, Kacper. Pl: Może będzie zabawnie – zgodziła się. En: It might be fun," she agreed. Pl: Wszyscy uczniowie skierowali się na dziedziniec, gdzie przygotowano atrakcje. En: All the students headed to the courtyard, where attractions were prepared. Pl: Największym wydarzeniem był mini-turniej. En: The biggest event was a mini-tournament. Pl: Kacper z zapałem podjął wyzwanie w psuedo-szermierce i rzucaniu podkową. En: Kacper eagerly took on the challenge of pseudo-fencing and horseshoe throwing. Pl: Kiedy przyszedł czas na występy, Kacper stanął do walki. En: When it was time for the performances, Kacper stepped into the battle. Pl: Nie obyło się bez potknięć i śmiechu, ale jego zaangażowanie przyciągnęło uwagę. En: There were stumbles and laughter, but his enthusiasm caught attention. Pl: Kiedy szczęśliwym trafem wygrał jedną z konkurencji, jego radość była ogromna. En: When he luckily won one of the competitions, his joy was immense. Pl: Zofia patrzyła na niego z uznaniem. En: Zofia looked at him with admiration. Pl: – Dobrze się spisałeś – powiedziała po zawodach. En: "You did well," she said after the competition. Pl: – Widać, że ci zależało. En: "You could see that it mattered to you." Pl: Kacper, mimo mimo że początkowo czuł zawód przez niektóre nieścisłości historyczne, z uśmiechem odpowiedział: – Było super! En: Kacper, despite initially feeling disappointed by some historical inaccuracies, replied with a smile: "It was great! Pl: Może nie wszystko jest idealne, ale jest zabawa! En: Maybe not everything is perfect, but it's fun!" Pl: Gdy słońce zaczęło się chować za horyzontem, grupa uczniów opuszczała restaurację z szerokimi uśmiechami. En: As the sun began to set behind the horizon, the group of students left the restaurant with wide smiles. Pl: Kacper zrozumiał, że historia to nie tylko podręczniki, ale przede wszystkim duch zabawy i odkrywania. En: Kacper understood that history is not just textbooks, but above all, a spirit of fun and discovery. Pl: Zofia zerknęła na Kacpra. En: Zofia glanced at Kacper. Pl: – Fajnie było z tobą przebywać w tej epoce, nawet na chwilę. En: "It was nice to spend this era with you, even for a moment." Pl: Ich wspólna przygoda w średniowiecznym zamku na zawsze pozostanie w ich pamięci jako dzień pełen niespodzianek i lekcji. En: Their joint adventure in the medieval castle will forever remain in their memory as a day full of surprises and lessons. Pl: Kacper nauczył się, że prawdziwa przygoda zaczyna się w momencie, kiedy pozwalamy sobie na odkrywanie z radością i odrobiną magii, nawet jeśli to tylko dla zabawy. En: Kacper learned that a true adventure begins the moment we allow ourselves to discover with joy and a bit of magic, even if it's just for fun. Vocabulary Words: bathed: zalewałocourtyard: dziedziniecmassive: masywnetransported: przeniosłyknights: rycerzyheraldic: heraldycznymibanners: sztandaramifeasting: biesiadowaniaatmosphere: atmosferęarmored: zbrojnychstrolling: przechadzających sięexclaimed: wykrzyknąłgentle: delikatnygraced: gościłrealism: realistycznościąorganizers: organizatorówsquire's outfit: strój giermkaparticipate: udziałumini-tournament: mini-turniejenthusiasm: zapałempseudo-fencing: pseudo-szermierceperformances: występystumbles: potknięćengagement: zaangażowanieadmiration: uznaniemdisappointed: zawódinaccuracies: nieścisłościhorizon: horyzontemadventure: przygodadiscover: odkrywania

18/08/2025

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16 min
18/08/2025

Unmasking the Spice Thief: A Union of Rivals at La Festa Major

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Unmasking the Spice Thief: A Union of Rivals at La Festa Major Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-08-18-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript: Ca: Al mig d'un estiu calorós, els carrers de la gran ciutat medieval catalana bullien d'activitat. En: In the middle of a hot summer, the streets of the great medieval Catalan city buzzed with activity. Ca: Era el dia de La Festa Major, una celebració esplèndida en honor a la collita. En: It was the day of La Festa Major, a splendid celebration in honor of the harvest. Ca: Arnau, un jove aprenent de comerciant, es trobava immers entre la multitud del mercat. En: Arnau, a young apprentice merchant, found himself immersed in the market crowd. Ca: Els colors brillants dels vestits, l'olor potent de les espècies i de les fruites i les melodies alegres omplien l'aire. En: The bright colors of the clothes, the strong smell of spices and fruits, and the cheerful melodies filled the air. Ca: Però entre la festa i l'alegria, Arnau tenia una missió important: recuperar una espècia rara i valuosa que havia estat robada durant el caos de les celebracions. En: But amid the festivity and joy, Arnau had an important mission: to retrieve a rare and valuable spice that had been stolen during the chaos of the celebrations. Ca: L’espècia, essencial per als negocis del seu mestre, podria significar la diferència entre èxit i ruïna. En: The spice, essential for his master's business, could mean the difference between success and ruin. Ca: Arnau s'endinsà amb determinació al mercat. En: Arnau ventured into the market with determination. Ca: Sabia que trobar aquell lladre no seria fàcil entre la massa de persones que es movien entre els estands. En: He knew that finding that thief would not be easy among the mass of people moving between the stalls. Ca: Havia après a estudiar el mercat i a anticipar-se als moviments de la gent. En: He had learned to study the market and anticipate people's movements. Ca: Aquesta vegada, havia de posar a prova tot el seu enginy. En: This time, he had to put all his cunning to the test. Ca: Mentre avançava, observava atentament cada moviment sospitós. En: As he moved forward, he carefully observed every suspicious movement. Ca: Els venedors cridaven les seves ofertes, mentre els compradors regatejaven. En: The vendors shouted their offers, while buyers bargained. Ca: Però Arnau mantenia els seus sentits atents només pels indicis del lladre. En: But Arnau kept his senses focused only on the clues of the thief. Ca: La seva oportunitat es presentà quan va veure un home movent-se amb pressa, mirant amb inquietud als costats. En: His opportunity arose when he saw a man moving hurriedly, looking nervously to the sides. Ca: Amb discreció, Arnau el va seguir, esquivant els estands i les converses sorolloses. En: With discretion, Arnau followed him, dodging stalls and noisy conversations. Ca: Va calçar el seu pas just quan l'home es va endinsar en un carreró estret, allunyat de l’enrenou. En: He kept pace just as the man entered a narrow alley, away from the bustle. Ca: Abans d'entrar-hi, Arnau mirà darrere. En: Before entering, Arnau looked back. Ca: Va notar que Guillem, un membre d’un grup de comerciants rivals, també s'havia fixat en l'home sospitós. En: He noticed that Guillem, a member of a rival group of merchants, had also taken note of the suspicious man. Ca: Sense perdre temps, Arnau va córrer darrere l'home. En: Without wasting time, Arnau ran after the man. Ca: Al final del carreró, el va acorralar quan de cop unes figures encaputxades aparegueren, encerclant-los. En: At the end of the alley, he cornered him when suddenly hooded figures appeared, surrounding them. Ca: Arnau va entendre immediatament que no es tractava només d’un simple robatori. En: Arnau immediately understood that this was not just a simple theft. Ca: Hi havia una trama més gran darrere d'aquella espècia. En: There was a larger scheme behind that spice. Ca: Guillem, que havia arribat a temps, es va posicionar al costat d'Arnau. En: Guillem, who had arrived in time, positioned himself beside Arnau. Ca: “Junts, planten cara,” digué Guillem als encaputxats. En: “Together, we stand up to them,” said Guillem to the hooded figures. Ca: Una complicitat inesperada i un pla ràpid van desfer-les el pla dels lladres. En: An unexpected camaraderie and a quick plan thwarted the thieves' plot. Ca: La situació semblava tensa, però l'habilitat d'Arnau i la presència de Guillem ajudaren a atrapar el lladre sense més problemes. En: The situation seemed tense, but Arnau's skill and Guillem's presence helped to capture the thief without further trouble. Ca: Amb l’espècia recuperada, Arnau va entendre que havia fet allò impossible possible. En: With the spice recovered, Arnau understood that he had made the impossible possible. Ca: Quan va retornar l’espècia al seu mestre, reberen l'agraïment i la confiança que tant desitjava. En: When he returned the spice to his master, they received the gratitude and trust he so desired. Ca: Els comerciants, admirats per l'acció d'Arnau, van veure també Guillem amb un nou respecte. En: The merchants, impressed by Arnau's action, also looked upon Guillem with newfound respect. Ca: La col·laboració amb els rivals no només va guanyar el dia, també va obrir camí per a una relació més favorable entre els grups de comerciants. En: The collaboration with the rivals not only won the day but also paved the way for a more favorable relationship between the groups of merchants. Ca: Arnau, ara amb més confiança, retornà al mercat renovat, amb la mirada plena de possibilitats. En: Arnau, now more confident, returned to the market renewed, his gaze full of possibilities. Ca: El mercat vibrava encara amb la música de la Festa Major, però aquesta vegada, amb una harmonia renovada, com un nou començament per als comerciants de la ciutat. En: The market still vibrated with the music of La Festa Major, but this time, with renewed harmony, like a new beginning for the city's merchants. Vocabulary Words: the hustle: l’enrenouthe crowd: la multitudthe thief: el lladrethe alley: el carreróto dodge: esquivarto anticipate: anticipar-sethe hooded figures: les figures encaputxadesto encircle: encerclarthe scheme: la tramato corner: acorralarthe spice: l’espèciathe stall: l’estandthe cunning: l’enginyto retrieve: recuperarthe gratitude: l’agraïmentthe camaraderie: la complicitatthe rivalry: la rivalitatthe buyer: el compradorthe vendor: el venedorthe apprentice: l'aprenentthe melody: la melodiathe scent: l’olorthe trust: la confiançato thwart: desfer-losto immerse: immergirthe master: el mestrethe harvest: la collitathe chaos: el caosthe plot: el plathe glance: la mirada

18/08/2025

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19 min

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