Archive for June 2023
Misunderstood Lunch Adventure!
Fluent Fiction – Catalan www.FluentFiction.org/Catalan Story Transcript: Ca: Era una tarda de dilluns quan Marta i el seu amic Jordi van decidir anar a buscar un entrepà per dinar. En: It was a Monday afternoon when Marta and her friend Jordi decided to go find a sandwich for lunch. Ca: Van anar a una fleca…
Read MoreOvercoming Conflict with Laughter
Fluent Fiction – Swedish www.FluentFiction.org/Swedish Story Transcript: Sv: Det var en torsdagkväll på en svensk bar i centrala Stockholm. En: It was a Thursday evening at a Swedish bar in central Stockholm. Sv: Erik hade just kommit tillbaka från en resa och ville bjuda sina vänner Anna och Johan på en öl och en rolig…
Read MoreRisky Adventures with Tulips & Clogs
Fluent Fiction – Dutch www.FluentFiction.org/Dutch Story Transcript: Nl: Johannes en Kirsten hadden een geweldige dag in Amsterdam. En: Johannes and Kirsten had a great day in Amsterdam. Nl: Ze hadden tulpen gekocht voor Johannes’ moeder en besloten om de rest van de dag te fietsen en de stad te verkennen. En: They had bought tulips…
Read MoreA Memorable Ski Trip: Discovering Nature’s Beauty
Fluent Fiction – Norwegian www.FluentFiction.org/Norwegian Story Transcript: Nb: Det var vinter i fjellet, og Lars, Ingrid og Kristoffer skulle på skitur sammen. En: It was winter in the mountains, and Lars, Ingrid and Kristoffer were going on a ski trip together. Nb: De pakket sekkene sine med mat og drikke før de begynte på turen…
Read MoreUnexpected Friendship: The Caganer Connection
Fluent Fiction – Catalan www.FluentFiction.org/Catalan Story Transcript: Ca: Marta caminava per la Rambla, admirant les decoracions de Nadal. En: Marta was walking down La Rambla, admiring the Christmas decorations. Ca: A la seva mà portava una bossa plena de caganers, les figures de Nadal que els catalans col·loquen al pessebre. En: In his hand he…
Read MoreKim Minji’s Embarrassing Date Day
Fluent Fiction – Korean www.FluentFiction.org/Korean Story Transcript: Ko: “오늘은 김민지와 그녀의 데이트 날이었다. En: “Today was Minji Kim and her date day. Ko: 커피숍에서 미리 만나기로 했다. En: We decided to meet in advance at a coffee shop. Ko: 마침내 그녀가 도착했고, 손에는 커피가 있었다. En: She finally arrived and had coffee in her hand.…
Read MoreExploring Food Cultures: Lars and Signe’s Smørrebrød Adventure
Fluent Fiction – Danish www.FluentFiction.org/Danish Story Transcript: Da: Lars og Signe gik ind i smørrebrødsrestauranten og kiggede på menuen. En: Lars and Signe went into the smørrebrød restaurant and looked at the menu. Da: “Jeg vil have rugbrød med leverpostej og rødbeder,” sagde Lars. En: “I want rye bread with liver pâté and beetroot,” said…
Read MoreOktoberfest Mishap: A Happy Ending
Fluent Fiction – German www.FluentFiction.org/German Story Transcript: De: Es war ein sonniger Tag auf dem Oktoberfest in München. En: It was a sunny day at the Oktoberfest in Munich. De: Hans trug seine besten Lederhosen und freute sich auf ein kaltes Bier. En: Hans was wearing his best leather trousers and was looking forward to…
Read MoreOutstanding Pigeon Chase: Enjoying Piazza Navona
Fluent Fiction – Italian www.FluentFiction.org/Italian Story Transcript: It: Luca, Sofia e Marco stavano seduti sulle panchine di Piazza Navona, gustandosi tre deliziosi gelati. En: Luca, Sofia and Marco were sitting on the benches in Piazza Navona, enjoying three delicious ice creams. It: I loro occhi brillavano di gioia mentre inondata dal sole, la piazza si…
Read MoreSpicy Mexico: Juan & María’s Lesson Learned!
Fluent Fiction – Spanish www.FluentFiction.org/Spanish Story Transcript: Es: Juan y María decidieron viajar a México para conocer el lugar, la cultura y la comida. En: Juan and María decided to travel to Mexico to see the place, the culture and the food. Es: Mientras caminaban por las coloridas calles, un delicioso aroma los llevó a…
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