Archive for May 2023
Romancing the Piazza: Marco’s Love Story
Fluent Fiction – Italian www.FluentFiction.org/Italian Story Transcript: It: Marco era molto emozionato perché finalmente aveva trovato il coraggio di invitare la sua ragazza per una passeggiata romantica nella splendida Piazza Navona. En: Marco was very excited because he had finally found the courage to invite his girlfriend for a romantic walk in the beautiful Piazza…
Read MoreLost in Boqueria: Marta’s Fruitful Adventure
Fluent Fiction – Catalan www.FluentFiction.org/Catalan Story Transcript: Ca: Marta volia fer un assortit de fruites fresques i sucoses per al seu dinar de diumenge. En: Marta wanted to make an assortment of fresh and juicy fruits for her Sunday lunch. Ca: La millor opció per aconseguir-ho era anar al mercat de la Boqueria, on podria…
Read MoreLars: Skating to Success
Fluent Fiction – Norwegian www.FluentFiction.org/Norwegian Story Transcript: Nb: Lars var på Frogner stadion og skøytet på isen. En: Lars was at Frogner Stadium and skating on the ice. Nb: Han var en god skøyteløper og følte seg fri når han var på isen. En: He was a good skater and felt free when he was…
Read MoreImpressing Your Crush: A Spicy Tale
Fluent Fiction – Spanish www.FluentFiction.org/Spanish Story Transcript: Es: La luz del sol brillaba sobre la ciudad de México. En: Sunlight shone down on Mexico City. Es: Juan estaba sentado en la plaza principal, mirando a la persona que le gustaba pasar. En: Juan was sitting in the main square, looking at the person he liked…
Read MoreBreaking the Language Barrier: A Swedish Pub Story
Fluent Fiction – Swedish www.FluentFiction.org/Swedish Story Transcript: Sv: Johan och Maria gick in på den lilla svenska puben och letade efter en plats att sitta. En: Johan and Maria entered the small Swedish pub and looked for a place to sit. Sv: De såg Anders sitta ensam vid ett bord och bestämde sig för att…
Read MoreOktoberfest: Fun Without Overdoing It!
Fluent Fiction – German www.FluentFiction.org/German Story Transcript: De: Hans, Franz und Gisela gingen zum Oktoberfest und tranken viel Bier. En: Hans, Franz and Gisela went to the Oktoberfest and drank a lot of beer. De: Es hat ihnen Spaß gemacht, bis es Zeit war zu gehen. En: They enjoyed it until it was time to…
Read MoreLars’ Unexpected Dance Party!
Fluent Fiction – Danish www.FluentFiction.org/Danish Story Transcript: Da: Lars var på vej til sit arbejde i København, da han ved et uheld endte midt i en gadeforestilling. En: Lars was on his way to work in Copenhagen when he accidentally ended up in the middle of a street performance. Da: Sofie var hovedrollen i forestillingen,…
Read MoreDancing to His Own Beat: Javier’s Journey to Confidence
Fluent Fiction – Spanish www.FluentFiction.org/Spanish Story Transcript: Es: Javier estaba muy emocionado porque iba a su primer festival de Flamenco en Madrid. En: Javier was very excited because he was going to his first Flamenco festival in Madrid. Es: Había comprado su mejor atuendo y sus zapatos de baile favoritos, preparado para bailar toda la…
Read MoreScorpion Love: A Night Market Tale
Fluent Fiction – Mandarin Chinese www.FluentFiction.org/Mandarin Chinese Story Transcript: Zh: 王薇和李娜在夜市里漫步，享受美食和热闹氛围。 En: Wang Wei and Li Na strolled through the night market, enjoying the food and lively atmosphere. Zh: 突然，王薇指着蝎子说：“我可以吃下一只吗？ En: Suddenly, Wang Wei pointed at the scorpion and said, “Can I eat one?” Zh: ”这让李娜吃惊不已，但她很快意识到这是王薇想通过这种方式博得她的注意。 En: This surprised Li Na, but she soon realized…
Read MoreFinding Togetherness at Oktoberfest
Fluent Fiction – German www.FluentFiction.org/German Story Transcript: De: Als ich das Oktoberfest betrat, sah ich Hans bereits von Weitem in seiner traditionellen Lederhose. En: When I entered the Oktoberfest, I saw Hans in his traditional lederhosen from afar. De: Sie passte ihm wie angegossen und betonte seine muskulösen Beine. En: They fit him like a…
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