Archive for April 2023
Sharing the Heat: Taking Turns in the Sauna
Fluent Fiction – Swedish www.FluentFiction.org/Swedish Story Transcript: Sv: Sven och Ingrid satt tysta i bastun. En: Sven and Ingrid sat quietly in the sauna. Sv: Inget ljud kunde höras förutom deras egna andetag. En: No sound could be heard except their own breathing. Sv: Plötsligt harklade Sven sig. En: Suddenly Sven cleared his throat. Sv:…
Read MoreAccidental Sour Cream Changed Everything
Fluent Fiction – Hungarian www.FluentFiction.org/Hungarian Story Transcript: Hu: “Meghódítottam Zsófiát! En: “I conquered Zsófia!” Hu: ” – gondolta boldog Ádám, ahogy süppedős, olvadós tejfölös lángosát talpra szedte a budapesti utcán. En: – thought happy Ádám as he picked up his flaming, melting sour cream on the streets of Budapest. Hu: Csak az a baj, hogy…
Read MoreKlaus’ Epic Oktoberfest Fails: Beer, Laughter & Fun!
Fluent Fiction – German www.FluentFiction.org/German Story Transcript: De: Anna, Hans und Klaus waren auf dem Oktoberfest unterwegs. En: Anna, Hans and Klaus were out and about at the Oktoberfest. De: Sie hatten schon einige Biere getrunken und waren in Feierlaune. En: They had already had a few beers and were in a party mood. De:…
Read MoreConquering the Tourist Alley: Adventures in Amsterdam
Fluent Fiction – Dutch www.FluentFiction.org/Dutch Story Transcript: Nl: Lotte, Thijs en Bram waren op weg naar het Rijksmuseum. En: Lotte, Thijs and Bram were on their way to the Rijksmuseum. Nl: Onderweg kwamen ze een smal steegje vol toeristen tegen. En: On the way, they encountered a narrow alley full of tourists. Nl: Thijs, de…
Read MoreLaughter and Friendship in Spain
Fluent Fiction – Spanish www.FluentFiction.org/Spanish Story Transcript: Es: María y José estaban emocionados porque finalmente iban a tener la cena con su amigo Carlos en un restaurante en España. En: María and José were excited because they were finally going to have dinner with their friend Carlos in a restaurant in Spain. Es: La cena…
Read MoreLife’s Unforgettable Moments: Barcelona Bar Night
Fluent Fiction – Catalan www.FluentFiction.org/Catalan Story Transcript: Ca: Era una nit calurosa d’estiu a Barcelona i el bar estava ple de gent animada. En: It was a hot summer night in Barcelona and the bar was full of lively people. Ca: Marta, Jordi i Núria estaven junts, intentant passar una nit divertida. En: Marta, Jordi…
Read MoreCoffee Mishap Leads to Lasting Friendship
Fluent Fiction – Danish www.FluentFiction.org/Danish Story Transcript: Da: Lars var på vej til sit job på Strøget i København. En: Lars was on his way to his job at Strøget in Copenhagen. Da: Han havde travlt og tænkte kun på at nå frem i tide. En: He was in a hurry and only thought about…
Read MoreOle’s Christmas Reindeer Chase
Fluent Fiction – Norwegian www.FluentFiction.org/Norwegian Story Transcript: Nb: Ole var på vei til å levere julegaver til alle i byen. En: Ole was on his way to deliver Christmas presents to everyone in town. Nb: Han hadde fått i oppdrag å spre litt juleglede. En: He had been assigned to spread some Christmas cheer. Nb:…
Read MoreThe Priceless Adventure to Save Ham
Fluent Fiction – Korean www.FluentFiction.org/Korean Story Transcript: Ko: 지현 생일파티에 햄 한 쪽이 사라졌다! 지현이는 화를 참으며, 선우와 현우는 진심으로 사과했다. 명동에 햄을 찾으러 나서는 이들의 모험이 시작되는데… En: A piece of ham disappeared at Ji-hyeon’s birthday party! Ji-hyeon held back her anger and sincerely apologized to Seon-woo and Hyeon-woo. Their adventure in Myeong-dong to…
Read MoreTaste the Fear: Wang Dalu’s Stinky Tofu Adventure
Fluent Fiction – Mandarin Chinese www.FluentFiction.org/Mandarin Chinese Story Transcript: Zh: 王大陆身处台湾夜市，周围摊位上诱人的美食散发着诱人的香味。 En: Wang Dalu is in the Taiwan night market, and the tempting food on the surrounding stalls exudes a tempting aroma. Zh: 他的眼睛不离地盯着一个小摊位，这里售卖的是臭豆腐，而王大陆第一次尝试臭豆腐。 En: He kept his eyes on a small stall selling stinky tofu, and it was Wang Dalu’s first attempt at stinky…
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