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2 AUG

Reuniting in Berlin: A Tale of Sibling Reconciliation

Fluent Fiction - German: Reuniting in Berlin: A Tale of Sibling Reconciliation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/de/episode/2025-08-02-22-34-01-de Story Transcript: De: Die Sonne strahlte über Berlin. En: The sun shone brightly over Berlin. De: Menschen eilten durcheinander auf dem Alexanderplatz. En: People hurried about at Alexanderplatz. De: Die Luft war erfüllt von der Musik eines Straßenmusikers und dem Klang klappernder Schuhe auf dem Pflaster. En: The air was filled with the music of a street musician and the sound of clicking shoes on the pavement. De: Friedrich stand nervös an der Ecke des Brunnens. En: Friedrich stood nervously at the corner of the fountain. De: Er hielt seine Hände in den Taschen, sein Blick wanderte zu den vorbeiziehenden Menschen. En: He kept his hands in his pockets, his gaze wandering to the passing people. De: Seit vielen Jahren hatte er nicht mehr mit seiner Schwester Greta gesprochen. En: He hadn’t spoken to his sister Greta for many years. De: Heute wollte er alles ändern. En: Today, he wanted to change everything. De: Greta näherte sich langsam. En: Greta approached slowly. De: Ihre Schritte waren vorsichtig, fast zögerlich. En: Her steps were cautious, almost hesitant. De: Sie sah Friedrichs bunte Krawatte aus der Ferne und ihr Herz klopfte schneller. En: She saw Friedrich's colorful tie from a distance, and her heart beat faster. De: Erinnerungen an die Vergangenheit kamen zurück. En: Memories of the past came back. De: Streitigkeiten, Missverständnisse und tiefe Traurigkeit. En: Arguments, misunderstandings, and deep sadness. De: Doch heute wollte auch sie die Vergangenheit hinter sich lassen. En: But today, she also wanted to leave the past behind. De: Auf einem kleinen Tisch im Café, nebenan bei der Weltzeituhr, saßen sie sich schließlich gegenüber. En: At a small table in the café, next to the Weltzeituhr, they finally sat across from each other. De: Die Geräusche des Platzes schienen leiser zu werden. En: The sounds of the square seemed to become quieter. De: Friedrich räusperte sich, sein Blick fixiert auf seine Kaffeetasse. En: Friedrich cleared his throat, his gaze fixed on his coffee cup. De: „Greta“, begann er, „es tut mir leid. En: "Greta," he began, "I'm sorry." De: “Greta schaute auf. En: Greta looked up. De: Sie wartete auf diese Worte. En: She had been waiting for these words. De: Sie wollte mehr hören. En: She wanted to hear more. De: „Warum, Friedrich? En: "Why, Friedrich? De: Warum haben wir uns gestritten? En: Why did we argue?" De: “ fragte sie mit sanfter, aber entschlossener Stimme. En: she asked with a gentle but determined voice. De: Friedrich seufzte. En: Friedrich sighed. De: „Ich war stur. En: "I was stubborn. De: Ich wollte nie zugeben, dass du recht hattest. En: I never wanted to admit that you were right. De: Unsere Eltern, sie waren manchmal schwierig. En: Our parents, they were sometimes difficult. De: Und ich habe es nicht besser gemacht. En: And I didn’t make it any better." De: “ Seine Stimme zitterte leicht. En: His voice trembled slightly. De: „Ich habe dich vermisst. En: "I missed you." De: “Greta nickte langsam. En: Greta nodded slowly. De: „Ich habe auch Fehler gemacht. En: "I made mistakes too. De: Ich habe mich zurückgezogen. En: I withdrew. De: Es hat so weh getan. En: It hurt so much." De: “ Man konnte sehen, wie ihre Augen glasig wurden bei der Erinnerung an die vergangenen Jahre. En: You could see her eyes glistening with the memory of past years. De: In der Stille, die folgte, beobachteten sie Menschen, die lachten und das Leben feierten. En: In the silence that followed, they watched people who laughed and celebrated life. De: Die Wärme der Sommersonne schien auch ihre Herzen zu erreichen. En: The warmth of the summer sun seemed to reach their hearts as well. De: „Vielleicht können wir neu anfangen? En: "Maybe we can start anew?" De: “ Friedrichs Stimme klang hoffnungsvoll. En: Friedrich's voice sounded hopeful. De: „Ja, das möchte ich auch“, antwortete Greta. En: "Yes, I would like that too," replied Greta. De: Sie reichte ihm die Hand über den Tisch. En: She extended her hand to him across the table. De: Ein Zeichen des Versprechens und der Vergebung. En: A sign of promise and forgiveness. De: „Lass uns von vorne beginnen. En: "Let's begin again." De: “Der kühle Wind wehte leicht über den Platz, aber die Wärme der Versöhnung war stärker. En: The cool wind blew lightly across the square, but the warmth of reconciliation was stronger. De: Friedrich und Greta standen auf, bereit, die Welt mit neuen Augen zu sehen. En: Friedrich and Greta stood up, ready to see the world with new eyes. De: Zusammen verließen sie das Café, und die Sonne schien heller, der Tag fühlte sich freundlicher an. En: Together, they left the café, and the sun shone brighter, the day felt friendlier. De: Eine neue Reise hatte begonnen, voller Hoffnung und dem Versprechen, die Fehler der Vergangenheit hinter sich zu lassen. En: A new journey had begun, full of hope and the promise to leave the mistakes of the past behind. De: Berlin, in seiner lebendigen Pracht, war Zeuge ihrer Versöhnung. En: Berlin, in its vibrant splendor, bore witness to their reconciliation. Vocabulary Words: the fountain: der Brunnenthe misunderstanding: das Missverständnisthe sadness: die Traurigkeitto hesitate: zögernthe square (public space): der Platzto reconcile: versöhnenthe forgiveness: die Vergebungto admit: zugebenstubborn: sturto tremble: zitternthe warmth: die Wärmethe promise: das Versprechenthe journey: die Reisethe spectator/witness: der Zeugeto withdraw: zurückziehenthe argument: der Streitto sigh: seufzenthe mistake: der Fehlerthe heart: das Herzthe step (walking): der Schrittbright: strahlendto approach: nähernthe pocket: die Taschethe distance: die Ferneto nod: nickenthe glory/splendor: die Prachtto celebrate: feiernthe wind: der Windthe gaze: der Blickto become: werden

2 Aug

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16 min
27 SEPT

Arun's Quest: Unmasking Secrets in Festive Chaos

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Arun's Quest: Unmasking Secrets in Festive Chaos Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-09-27-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript: Hi: बाजरे की धूप में गरमाती सड़कों पर हल्की ठंडक का एहसास करवाता था पतझड़ का मौसम। En: The autumn season brought a slight chill to the sun-warmed streets of bajra, which was the setting for the festival of Durga Puja. Hi: दुर्गा पूजा का त्योहार था और घर में रंग-बिरंगी रोशनी व फूलों की सजावट के बीच उत्सव का माहौल था। En: The atmosphere at home was festive, with colorful lights and flower decorations. Hi: परिवार के सभी सदस्य घर के विशाल आँगन में इकट्ठे हुए थे। En: All members of the family had gathered in the large courtyard of the house. Hi: इनमें से एक थे अरुण, जो शांत स्वभाव और निरीक्षण करने की कला में माहिर था। En: Among them was Arun, who was calm-natured and skilled in the art of observation. Hi: उन्हें हमेशा ऐसा लगता था कि वह परिवार से अलग-थलग हैं। En: He always felt somewhat isolated from the family. Hi: उनकी बहन पूजा थी, जो बहुत बोलती लेकिन हमेशा दूसरों से मान्यता पाने की तलाश में रहती थी। En: His sister Pooja was there too, who talked a lot but was always in search of validation from others. Hi: उनकी चचेरी बहन नेहा, जो अक्सर मुश्किलों में फंस जाती थी, भी वहाँ थी। En: Their cousin Neha, who often found herself in trouble, was also present. Hi: त्योहार के बीच, परिवार के एक कीमती पारिवारिक धरोहर का गायब होना चर्चा का केंद्र बना। En: Amidst the festival, the disappearance of a valuable family heirloom became the center of discussion. Hi: ये धरोहर एक पुरानी सोने की बाली थी, जो दादी ने पूरे परिवार को विशेष रोशनी में दिखाई थी। तभी से वह गायब हो गई। En: This heirloom was an old gold earring that grandma had shown to the entire family in special light, and it had disappeared since then. Hi: अरुण ने इसे अपने आप को साबित करने का एक मौका समझा। En: Arun saw this as an opportunity to prove himself. Hi: हाथ में चाय का कप लिए वह बैठा रहा, जबकि बाकी सदस्यों के बीच चर्चा और तनाव बढ़ता गया। En: He sat with a cup of tea in hand while the discussions and tensions among the other members increased. Hi: अरुण ने तय किया कि वह गुप्त रूप से अपने परिवार के सदस्यों की जाँच करेगा, सुरागों को ढूंढ़ने के लिए। En: Arun decided he would secretly investigate his family members to find clues. Hi: पूजा अपने कमरे में थी, बहाने से फोन में व्यस्त। En: Pooja was in her room, busy with her phone as an excuse. Hi: नेहा आँगन में नए कपड़ों की बात कर रही थी। En: Neha was talking about new clothes in the courtyard. Hi: अरुण ने चुपचाप सब पर नजर रखी। En: Quietly, Arun kept an eye on everyone. Hi: रात गहराई तो अरुण ने दादी के कमरे की ओर रुख किया। En: As the night deepened, Arun turned towards grandma's room. Hi: उनके कमरे में एक अनजाने से कागज का टुकड़ा मिला, जिसमें कुछ लिखा था। En: In her room, he found a strange piece of paper with something written on it. Hi: कागज के टुकड़े में लिखा था - "नेहा, बाली उतर गई है, जल्दी से वापस कर दो।" En: The piece of paper had a note: "Neha, the earring has been taken off, return it quickly." Hi: अरुण को झटका लगा। En: Arun was taken aback. Hi: वह नेहा के पास गया। En: He went to Neha. Hi: नेहा ने पहले तो टालना चाहा, लेकिन अरुण के सामने सच्चाई स्पष्ट करने की आवश्यकता महसूस की। En: Neha initially wanted to evade, but she felt the need to reveal the truth in front of Arun. Hi: नेहा का कहना था कि उसने बाली केवल पूजा के लिए पहनी थी और बाद में डर से वापस नहीं कर सकी। En: Neha said that she had only worn the earring for Pooja and later couldn't return it out of fear. Hi: अरुण ने ये बात सबके सामने रखी। En: Arun brought this matter before everyone. Hi: धीरे-धीरे परिवार का गुस्सा शांत हुआ और स्थिति साफ हो गई। En: Gradually, the family's anger subsided and the situation became clear. Hi: दादी ने नेहा को माफ कर दिया और परिवार ने अरुण की समझदारी की सराहना की। En: Grandma forgave Neha, and the family appreciated Arun's wisdom. Hi: इस पूरी घटना से अरुण ने अपनी क्षमता और परिवार में अपनी वास्तविक जगह को पहचाना। En: Through this entire incident, Arun recognized his capabilities and his actual place within the family. Hi: उसे समझ आया कि परिवार उसे वास्तव में कितना महत्व देता है। En: He realized how much the family truly valued him. Hi: फिर सबने मिलकर खीर और लड्डू के साथ प्यार और हंसी के बीच त्योहार का आनंद लिया। En: Then everyone enjoyed the festival together with kheer and laddoo, amidst love and laughter. Hi: इस घटना ने परिवार को और करीब ला दिया, और अरुण पहले के मुकाबले अधिक आश्वस्त महसूस करने लगा। En: This incident brought the family closer, and Arun felt more confident than before. Vocabulary Words: autumn: पतझड़courtyard: आँगनobservation: निरीक्षणheirloom: धरोहरvaluable: कीमतीtensions: तनावinvestigate: जाँचexcuse: बहानाstrange: अनजानेnote: कागज के टुकड़ेreveal: साफ करनेappreciated: सराहनाcapabilities: क्षमताwisdom: समझदारीforgave: माफ कर दियाconfidence: आश्वस्तisolated: अलग-थलगvalidity: मान्यताflower decorations: फूलों की सजावटrealized: समझ आयाdisappearance: गायब होनाreveal: सच्चाई स्पष्टculmination: स्थिति साफopportunity: मौकाaforementioned: उपरोक्तsubdue: शांतenhance: वृद्धिpresence: उपस्थितिgrandmother: दादीgathered: इकट्ठे हुए

27 Sept

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16 min
26 JUL

Dancing with Destiny: A Summer in Santorini

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Dancing with Destiny: A Summer in Santorini Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-07-26-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript: Hi: धूप की किरणें सफेद रंग के गढ़े हुए घरों पर पड़ रही थीं। En: The rays of the sun were falling on the crafted white houses. Hi: ग्रीस के सेंटोरीनी की गर्मियों की सुबह का मनमोहक दृश्य था। En: It was a captivating scene of a summer morning in Santorini, Greece. Hi: यहाँ के नीले गुंबदों वाली चर्च और नीले समुद्र की लहरें पर्यटकों और छात्रों को आकर्षित कर रही थीं। En: The churches with blue domes and the waves of the blue sea were attracting tourists and students alike. Hi: इसी बीच, विराज, अनन्या और कबीर अपनी नई जीवन यात्रा के लिए उत्साहित थे। En: Amidst this, Viraj, Ananya, and Kabir were excited for their new journey of life. Hi: वे एक अंतरराष्ट्रीय छात्र विनिमय कार्यक्रम के तहत यहाँ आए थे। En: They had come here under an international student exchange program. Hi: विराज अपने परिवार को अपनी स्वतंत्रता साबित करना चाहता था। En: Viraj wanted to prove his independence to his family. Hi: लेकिन उसकी अंतर्मुखी प्रकृति उसे राह में रोका करती थी। En: However, his introverted nature used to hold him back. Hi: अनन्या शांत और समझदार थी, हमेशा कला और इतिहास में खोई रहती थी, जबकि कबीर हमेशा नए लोगों से मिलने और नई जगहों को खोजने के लिए बेचैन रहता था। En: Ananya was calm and sensible, always lost in art and history, while Kabir was always eager to meet new people and explore new places. Hi: आज तीनों ने स्थानीय बाजार की ओर जाने का निर्णय लिया। En: Today, the three of them decided to head towards the local market. Hi: विराज ने अपने भीतर के संकोच को चुनौती दी और अनन्या और कबीर के साथ चल पड़ा। En: Viraj challenged his inner hesitation and set off with Ananya and Kabir. Hi: वहाँ की जीवंत भीड़, रंगबिरंगी दुकानें, और खुशबूदार ग्रीक व्यंजन उनकी इंद्रियों को मोहित कर रहे थे। En: The vibrant crowd, colorful shops, and fragrant Greek cuisine were enchanting their senses. Hi: फिर एक दिन की बात थी, जब स्थानीय त्योहार का आयोजन हो रहा था। En: Then came a day when a local festival was being organized. Hi: पूरे शहर ने सजधजकर त्योहार की तैयारी की थी। En: The whole town was decked out for the festival's preparation. Hi: विराज को पता चला कि यहाँ एक पारंपरिक ग्रीक नृत्य का आयोजन होगा। En: Viraj learned that there would be a traditional Greek dance performance. Hi: उसने अपने अंदर से शक्ति जुटायी और नृत्य में भाग लेने का फैसला किया। En: He gathered his strength and decided to participate in the dance. Hi: जैसे ही वह नृत्य मंच पर पहुँचा, उसके कदम लड़खड़ा रहे थे। En: As soon as he reached the dance stage, his steps were faltering. Hi: लेकिन कबीर और अनन्या ने उसे प्रोत्साहित किया। En: But Kabir and Ananya encouraged him. Hi: धीरे-धीरे, उसकी झिझक दूर होने लगी और वह निर्भीक होकर नृत्य करने लगा। En: Gradually, his hesitation started to fade, and he began to dance fearlessly. Hi: उसकी सरलता और उत्साह ने दर्शकों का दिल जीत लिया। En: His simplicity and enthusiasm won the hearts of the audience. Hi: उस रात, चाँदनी के नीचे समुद्र के किनारे बैठे, विराज ने अपने दोस्तों से कहा, "यह अनुभव मेरे लिए जीवन बदलने वाला रहा। En: That night, sitting by the seaside under the moonlight, Viraj said to his friends, "This experience has been life-changing for me. Hi: मैंने यहाँ सिर्फ नृत्य नहीं किया, मैंने अपने भय को हराया और दोस्ती की असली कीमत समझी। En: I didn’t just dance here; I conquered my fears and understood the true value of friendship." Hi: " अनन्या मुस्कुराते हुए बोली, "विराज, तुमने जो साहस दिखाया है, वह अपने आप में एक कला है। En: Ananya smiled and said, "Viraj, the courage you've shown is an art in itself." Hi: " और कबीर ने हँसते हुए कहा, "मुझे यकीन है, अब तुम किसी भी चुनौती से नहीं डरोगे। En: And Kabir, laughing, said, "I'm sure now you won't be afraid of any challenge." Hi: "सेंटोरीनी में बिताया यह समय न केवल अनुभवों से भरा हुआ था, बल्कि यह मित्रता और आत्म-विश्वास का प्रतीक बन गया था। En: The time spent in Santorini was not only filled with experiences, but it also became a symbol of friendship and self-confidence. Hi: विराज को एहसास हुआ कि जीवन में सफल होने के लिए आगे बढ़ना जरूरी है, और यही सच्ची सफलता है। En: Viraj realized that to succeed in life, progress is necessary, and that is true success. Vocabulary Words: rays: किरणेंcrafted: गढ़े हुएcaptivating: मनमोहकdomes: गुंबदोंwaves: लहरेंattracting: आकर्षितindependence: स्वतंत्रताintroverted: अंतर्मुखीsensible: समझदारvibrant: जीवंतfragrant: खुशबूदारenchanting: मोहित कर रहे थेsenses: इंद्रियोंfestival: त्योहारparticipate: भाग लेनेfaltering: लड़खड़ाencouraged: प्रोत्साहितhesitation: झिझकfearlessly: निर्भीक होकरenthusiasm: उत्साहmoonlight: चाँदनीconquered: हरायाcourage: साहसchallenge: चुनौतीsymbol: प्रतीकself-confidence: आत्म-विश्वासprogress: आगे बढ़नाtrue: सच्चीindependence: स्वतंत्रताseaside: समुद्र के किनारे

26 Jul

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15 min
7 JUN

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

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

7 Jun

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15 min
19 MAY

Fearless Harmony: Oksana's Debut at Lviv Opera

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

19 May

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14 min
23 MAY

Market Madness: A Goat's Escape and Unexpected Opportunities

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

23 May

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15 min
20 MAY

Brewing Legends: Inspiration in Every Sip at the Simiao Tale

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

20 May

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16 min
20 SEPT

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 Sept

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19 min
17 JUN

Blooming Friendships: Zofia's Journey into Community Gardening

Fluent Fiction - Polish: Blooming Friendships: Zofia's Journey into Community Gardening Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/pl/episode/2025-06-17-22-34-02-pl Story Transcript: Pl: Zofia z trudem wypakowywała z samochodu ostatnie doniczki. En: Zofia struggled to unload the last pots from the car. Pl: Promienie letniego słońca odbijały się od jej czoła, a grube rękawice ogrodowe utrudniały jej chwytanie narzędzi i sadzonek. En: The rays of the summer sun reflected off her forehead, and the thick gardening gloves made it difficult for her to grasp tools and seedlings. Pl: Mimo to, serce jej biło szybciej z ekscytacji. En: Despite this, her heart beat faster with excitement. Pl: To był jej pierwszy dzień na wydarzeniu ogrodniczym, gdzie miała nadzieję spotkać nowych ludzi. En: It was her first day at the gardening event, where she hoped to meet new people. Pl: Ogród społecznościowy położony był w spokojnym zakątku przedmieść, wokół niego rozciągały się rzędy kwitnących kwiatów i bujnej zieleni. En: The community garden was located in a peaceful corner of the suburbs, surrounded by rows of blooming flowers and lush greenery. Pl: W powietrzu unosił się zapach świeżo skoszonej trawy, a łagodny wiatr kołysał liście drzew. En: The air was filled with the scent of freshly cut grass, and a gentle breeze swayed the leaves of the trees. Pl: Marek, energiczny nauczyciel, nadzorował działania uczestników. En: Marek, an energetic teacher, supervised the participants' activities. Pl: Jego uśmiech był tak jasny jak słońce na niebie. En: His smile was as bright as the sun in the sky. Pl: "Hej, Zofia! En: "Hey, Zofia! Pl: Czego potrzebujesz?" En: What do you need?" Pl: zapytał, zbliżając się z pomocą. En: he asked, approaching to help. Pl: "Może trochę... pomocy z tą rabatą," odpowiedziała niepewnie Zofia, wskazując na pustą ziemię przed sobą. En: "Maybe a little... help with this flower bed," Zofia replied uncertainly, pointing to the empty soil in front of her. Pl: "Nad czym chcesz pracować?" En: "What do you want to work on?" Pl: Marek zapytał zainteresowany. En: Marek asked, interested. Pl: "Myślałam... o warzywach. En: "I was thinking... about vegetables. Pl: Marchew, pomidory, może trochę sałaty," odpowiedziała, próbując ukryć swoją nieśmiałość. En: Carrots, tomatoes, maybe some lettuce," she replied, trying to hide her shyness. Pl: "Wspaniale! En: "Wonderful! Pl: Lubię pomagać nowicjuszom. En: I love helping newcomers. Pl: Razem nam się uda," powiedział Marek z życzliwym uśmiechem. En: Together, we'll manage," said Marek with a kind smile. Pl: Zofia poczuła się trochę lepiej. En: Zofia felt a bit better. Pl: Marek był przyjazny i wyrozumiały, co dodawało jej odwagi. En: Marek was friendly and understanding, which gave her courage. Pl: W pobliżu bawił się młody chłopiec, Antek. En: Nearby, a young boy, Antek, was playing. Pl: Podbiegł do nich zaciekawiony. En: He ran up to them, curious. Pl: "A jak to się robi?" En: "And how do you do this?" Pl: zapytał Antek, patrząc z zainteresowaniem na sadzonki Zofii. En: Antek asked, looking at Zofia's seedlings with interest. Pl: "Możesz nam pomóc!" En: "You can help us!" Pl: zaproponował Marek, widząc jak Zofia marszczy brwi w obawie przed rozmową. En: suggested Marek, seeing Zofia furrow her brow in fear of the conversation. Pl: Zofia, z delikatnym uśmiechem, skinęła głową. En: Zofia, with a gentle smile, nodded. Pl: Pomyślała, że nauka Antka może być przyjemna. En: She thought that teaching Antek might be enjoyable. Pl: "Dobrze, zacznijmy. En: "Alright, let's start. Pl: Musisz zrobić mały dołek... i delikatnie włożyć roślinkę," wyjaśniła, pokazując chłopcu, jak to zrobić. En: You need to make a small hole... and gently place the plant in it," she explained, showing the boy how to do it. Pl: Marek śmiał się, patrząc na ich wysiłki. En: Marek laughed, watching their efforts. Pl: "Zofia, jesteś urodzoną nauczycielką," zażartował. En: "Zofia, you're a born teacher," he joked. Pl: "Nigdy bym się nie spodziewała," odpowiedziała Zofia, zaskoczona własną pewnością siebie. En: "I would never have guessed," Zofia replied, surprised by her own confidence. Pl: Antek patrzył uważnie, a jego oczy błyszczały z ekscytacji. En: Antek watched attentively, his eyes shining with excitement. Pl: "To super! En: "This is great! Pl: Mogę wrócić i jeszcze pomóc?" En: Can I come back and help again?" Pl: "Zawsze! En: "Always! Pl: Wszyscy tu są mile widziani," odparła z uśmiechem Zofia. En: Everyone is welcome here," replied Zofia with a smile. Pl: Pod koniec dnia Zofia, Marek i Antek wspólnie pracowali w słońcu. En: By the end of the day, Zofia, Marek, and Antek worked together in the sun. Pl: Marek opowiedział kilka zabawnych historii z życia nauczyciela, a Zofia śmiała się razem z nim. En: Marek shared a few funny stories from his life as a teacher, and Zofia laughed along with him. Pl: Marek zobaczył, że Zofia się otwiera. En: Marek noticed that Zofia was opening up. Pl: Zaczynała czuć się częścią tej małej społeczności. En: She was beginning to feel like a part of this small community. Pl: Zofia wróciła do domu z poczuciem pełniejszym niż kiedykolwiek wcześniej. En: Zofia returned home feeling fuller than ever before. Pl: Pod nowym adresem miała teraz znajomych, z którymi dzieliła nie tylko rabatę, ale i radość z pracy nad czymś pięknym. En: She now had friends at her new address with whom she shared not only a flower bed but also the joy of working on something beautiful. Pl: Następnym razem nie zamierzała się już niczego obawiać. En: Next time, she intended not to fear anything. Pl: Przyszłość wyglądała jasno w ogrodach społecznościowych. En: The future looked bright in the community gardens. Vocabulary Words: unload: wypakowywałarays: promieniereflected: odbijałygrasp: chwytanieexcitement: ekscytacjicorner: zakątkulush: bujnejgentle: łagodnybreeze: wiatrsupervised: nadzorowałparticipants: uczestnikówapproaching: zbliżającuncertainly: niepewniesoil: ziemięshyness: nieśmiałośćmanage: udaunderstanding: wyrozumiałyfurrow: marszczybrow: brwienjoyable: przyjemnagently: delikatnieconfident: pewnością siebieattentively: uważniecurious: zaciekawionyintended: zamierzałafear: obawiaćfuture: przyszłośćblooming: kwitnącychnewcomers: nowicjuszomnoticed: zauważył

17 Jun

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17 min
21 JUN

A Cathedral of Hope: Finding Solace at La Sagrada Família

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: A Cathedral of Hope: Finding Solace at La Sagrada Família Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-06-21-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript: Ca: La llum daurada del capvespre acariciava les façanes intricades de la Sagrada Família aquell 23 de juny. En: The golden light of the sunset caressed the intricate façades of la Sagrada Família that June 23rd. Ca: Els turistes omplien els voltants, emocionats per la propera revetlla de Sant Joan. En: Tourists filled the surroundings, excited for the upcoming revetlla of Sant Joan. Ca: Oriol i Gemma caminaven lentament pels voltants del temple, intentant trobar a la seva ment un racó de calma en l'estrèpit de la ciutat. En: Oriol and Gemma walked slowly around the temple, trying to find a corner of calm in their minds amidst the clamor of the city. Ca: Oriol, un arquitecte de 35 anys, admirava els vitralls colorits i els arcs de pedra que s'alçaven cap al cel. En: Oriol, a 35-year-old architect, admired the colorful stained glass and the stone arches rising toward the sky. Ca: Tot era majestuós. En: Everything was majestic. Ca: En aquell moment, esperava trobar inspiració, alguna cosa que li desviés la ment dels resultats mèdics que tant l'inquietaven. En: At that moment, he hoped to find inspiration, something to divert his mind from the medical results that worried him so much. Ca: Al seu costat, Gemma, de 33 anys, treballava com infermera. En: Beside him, Gemma, 33 years old, worked as a nurse. Ca: Ella buscava consol en la seva fe i pau en la serenitat imponent de la basílica. En: She sought comfort in her faith and peace in the imposing serenity of the basilica. Ca: La Sagrada Família era un espectacle de llum i ombra, cada detall arquitectònic semblava explicar una història. En: La Sagrada Família was a spectacle of light and shadow; every architectural detail seemed to tell a story. Ca: Però dins el cor d’Oriol, una altra història bullia de nervis i expectació. En: But within Oriol's heart, another story boiled with nerves and anticipation. Ca: "Mira, aquesta columna és com un arbre", va assenyalar Oriol amb un to d'evasiva admiració. En: "Look, this column is like a tree," Oriol pointed out with a tone of evasive admiration. Ca: Gemma li va estrènyer la mà, intentant transmetre valor amb el seu silenci comprensiu. En: Gemma squeezed his hand, trying to convey courage with her understanding silence. Ca: Els joves, doncs, van decidir reposar-se un moment. En: The couple decided to rest for a moment. Ca: Gemma va suggerir d'encendre una espelma. En: Gemma suggested lighting a candle. Ca: "Per la serenitat", va murmurar mentre l’encenia i un dolç fum pujava lentament. En: "For serenity," she murmured as she lit it, and a sweet smoke rose slowly. Ca: Després va inclinar-se, murmurant una pregària perquè Oriol trobés pau i que les notícies fossin bones. En: Then she leaned over, murmuring a prayer for Oriol to find peace and for the news to be good. Ca: El temps passava i el cel s’enfosquia lleugerament. En: Time passed, and the sky darkened slightly. Ca: De sobte, les campanes de l'església van començar a tocar, anunciant una nova hora. En: Suddenly, the church bells began to ring, announcing a new hour. Ca: Enmig del so solemne, el mòbil d’Oriol va vibrar a la seva butxaca. En: Amidst the solemn sound, Oriol's mobile phone vibrated in his pocket. Ca: Els dos es van mirar als ulls. En: The two looked into each other's eyes. Ca: Els resultats havien arribat. En: The results had arrived. Ca: Amb un cor que bategava ràpid, van buscar un lloc tranquil prop d'un vitrall que projectava colors vius. En: With a racing heart, they searched for a quiet place near a stained glass window that projected vivid colors. Ca: Allà, sota aquella cascada de llums, Oriol i Gemma van unir forces per obrir el missatge. En: There, under that cascade of lights, Oriol and Gemma joined forces to open the message. Ca: La remor festiva del carrer semblava dissoldre’s en l’aire. En: The festive murmur from the street seemed to dissolve into the air. Ca: Un sospir profund es va escapar dels seus llavis mentre llegien les bones notícies: els resultats eren favorables. En: A deep sigh escaped their lips as they read the good news: the results were favorable. Ca: Van abraçar-se fortament, un alleujament que es barrejava amb agraïment cap a la vida que els oferia una nova oportunitat. En: They embraced tightly, a relief mixed with gratitude for the life that offered them a new opportunity. Ca: Oriol va comprendre que no sempre cal lluitar les batalles en solitud. En: Oriol understood that battles do not always have to be fought alone. Ca: Gemma va descobrir la força que neix de compartir les pors i les alegries. En: Gemma discovered the strength that comes from sharing fears and joys. Ca: Junts, van sortir de la basílica, a un món que celebrava la vida amb petards i somriures. En: Together, they left the basilica, into a world celebrating life with fireworks and smiles. Ca: La Sagrada Família quedava enrere, testimoni d’un moment de transformació i esperança renovada. En: La Sagrada Família was left behind, a witness to a moment of transformation and renewed hope. Ca: Gemma i Oriol sabien que travessarien la tempesta junts, amb confiança i amor. En: Gemma and Oriol knew they would face the storm together, with trust and love. Vocabulary Words: the sunset: el capvesprethe facade: la façanathe tourist: el turistathe revetlla: la revetllathe clamor: l'estrèpitthe stained glass: el vitrallthe arch: l'arcthe serenity: la serenitatthe basilica: la basílicathe shadow: l'ombrathe detail: el detallthe admiration: l'admiracióthe courage: el valorthe candle: l'espelmathe smoke: el fumthe prayer: la pregàriathe news: les notíciesthe bell: la campanathe pocket: la butxacathe message: el missatgethe sigh: el sospirthe relief: l'alleujamentthe gratitude: l'agraïmentthe battle: la batallathe fear: la porthe joy: l'alegriathe storm: la tempestathe smile: el somriurethe transformation: la transformacióthe hope: l'esperança

21 Jun

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