Archive for May 2023
Exploring Nature with Friends: The Joys of Skiing Forward
Fluent Fiction – Norwegian www.FluentFiction.org/Norwegian Story Transcript: Nb: Lars var en ivrig skientusiast som elsket å være ute i de vakre fjellene i Norge. En: Lars was a keen skiing enthusiast who loved being out in the beautiful mountains of Norway. Nb: Han hadde utallige timer med skiopplevelser, men det var en ting han ennå…
Read MoreBetrayed by a Best Friend: Jan’s Story
Fluent Fiction – Dutch www.FluentFiction.org/Dutch Story Transcript: Nl: Jan en Lise waren al jarenlang beste vrienden. En: Jan and Lise had been best friends for many years. Nl: Ze besloten om een uitstapje te maken naar Amsterdam om de stad te verkennen en alle beroemde bezienswaardigheden te bekijken. En: They decided to take a trip…
Read MoreEmbarrassing Sneeze, Unexpected Friendship
Fluent Fiction – Spanish www.FluentFiction.org/Spanish Story Transcript: Es: Juan iba a trabajar esa mañana en el autobús, al igual que María y Miguel. En: Juan was going to work that morning on the bus, as were María and Miguel. Es: Había mucha gente. En: There were a lot of people. Es: Juan intentaba concentrarse en…
Read MoreLars and Sarah: A Tale of Cycling Love
Fluent Fiction – Danish www.FluentFiction.org/Danish Story Transcript: Da: Lars var helt vild med sin date, Sarah. En: Lars was absolutely in love with his date, Sarah. Da: Han ville vise hende, at han var sej, så han besluttede at cykle uden hænder i midten af København. En: He wanted to show her that he was…
Read MoreCappuccinos & Life Lessons: Mario’s Piazza Navona Adventure
Fluent Fiction – Italian www.FluentFiction.org/Italian Story Transcript: It: Mario si svegliò presto quella mattina perché sapeva che aveva un appuntamento importante. En: Mario woke up early that morning because he knew he had an important appointment. It: Decise di andare alla Piazza Navona, il suo luogo preferito della città. En: He decided to go to…
Read MoreMemories of Laughter: A Night in a Hungarian Tavern
Fluent Fiction – Hungarian www.FluentFiction.org/Hungarian Story Transcript: Hu: Kampó: István nagyot nevet, ahogyan János elmeséli viccét a gulyáslevesnél. En: Kampó: István laughs a lot as János tells a joke over the goulash soup. Hu: Zsuzsanna, István és János egy hagyományos magyar tavernában vannak Budapesten, és nagyot nevetnek. En: Zsuzsanna, István and János are in a…
Read MoreShuffling the Cards of Life
Fluent Fiction – Mandarin Chinese www.FluentFiction.org/Mandarin Chinese Story Transcript: Zh: 在那个春节假期，张伟一家人聚在了他的故乡。 En: During that Spring Festival holiday, Zhang Wei’s family gathered in his hometown. Zh: 当晚，一群家庭成员围坐在一张麻将桌前，打起了麻将。 En: That night, a group of family members sat around a mahjong table and played mahjong. Zh: 桌子上堆着牌，牌面映着阳光的余晖，每个人都忘却了时间的存在。 En: There are piles of cards on the table, the surface…
Read MoreSilly Mistake, Beautiful Afternoon: Juan’s Flamenco Adventure
Fluent Fiction – Spanish www.FluentFiction.org/Spanish Story Transcript: Es: Juan caminaba por una calle concurrida de Madrid, sintiendo mariposas en su estómago. En: Juan was walking down a busy street in Madrid, feeling butterflies in his stomach. Es: Había quedado para encontrarse con María, la chica que le gustaba desde el primer día que la había…
Read MoreThe Stroopwafels Adventure: A Lesson in Balance
Fluent Fiction – Dutch www.FluentFiction.org/Dutch Story Transcript: Nl: Femke, Thijs en Bram liepen op het fietspad in Amsterdam. En: Femke, Thijs and Bram walked on the bike path in Amsterdam. Nl: Ze hadden net zakken vol stroopwafels gekocht op de markt en wilden terug naar huis. En: They had just bought bags full of stroopwafels…
Read MoreA Sketch Showdown: The Unexpected Meal Outcome
Fluent Fiction – Korean www.FluentFiction.org/Korean Story Transcript: Ko: “어떻게 이런 일이 벌어졌을까요? En: “How did this happen?” Ko: ” 민준이 깜짝 놀라며 말했습니다. En: Minjun said in surprise. Ko: 예진의 접시에 놓인 고기 조각이 쪼그라들어 버린 모습을 본 후였습니다. En: It was after seeing the shriveled pieces of meat on Yejin’s plate. Ko: 한식당에 앉아있던…
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