Archive for June 2023
Solving the Goulash Challenge: How János Ate 10 Plates
Fluent Fiction – Hungarian www.FluentFiction.org/Hungarian Story Transcript: Hu: Kampó: János morogva bámulta a tíz tányér gulyást az asztalon. En: Hook: János grumbled and stared at the ten plates of goulash on the table. Hu: Mit fog tenni, hogy megegye az egészet? En: What will you do to eat it all? Hu: János éhes volt, és…
Read MoreTeamwork Triumphs: Martí, Arnau & Laia’s Tale
Fluent Fiction – Catalan www.FluentFiction.org/Catalan Story Transcript: Ca: Martí i Arnau estaven emocionats pel concurs de torres humanes a les Festes de la Mercè. En: Martí and Arnau were excited about the human tower competition at the Festes de la Mercè. Ca: Com a membres de la colla local, respectivament, es van preparar per a…
Read MoreUnderstanding Mexican Culture: Juan’s Journey
Fluent Fiction – Spanish www.FluentFiction.org/Spanish Story Transcript: Es: Juan estaba muy emocionado por su primera fiesta mexicana. En: Juan was very excited for his first Mexican party. Es: Había oído hablar de los colores brillantes, la música enérgica y la comida deliciosa, así que no podía esperar a probar todo. En: I had heard about…
Read MoreBonding Over Bitterballen
Fluent Fiction – Dutch www.FluentFiction.org/Dutch Story Transcript: Nl: Het was een druilerige zaterdagmiddag, Sanne, Thijs en Lotte besloten om een biertje te drinken in een typisch Hollandse kroeg. En: It was a drizzly Saturday afternoon, Sanne, Thijs and Lotte decided to drink a beer in a typical Dutch pub. Nl: De sfeer was er gezellig…
Read MoreThe Cost of the Beef: A Tale of Truth
Fluent Fiction – Korean www.FluentFiction.org/Korean Story Transcript: Ko: “당신은 불고기 식당에서 김이 되어보세요. En: “You become Kim at a bulgogi restaurant. Ko: 주문은 문제없이 나왔고 당신은 맛있는 쇠고기를 기다리고 있습니다. En: Your order came out without a hitch and you are waiting for delicious beef. Ko: 그러나, 실수로 당신은 친구의 쇠고기를 먹고 말았습니다. En: However,…
Read MoreUnforgettable Venetian Holiday: Grigliata di Seppie
Fluent Fiction – Italian www.FluentFiction.org/Italian Story Transcript: It: A Venezia c’è una piazza molto famosa chiamata San Marco. En: In Venice there is a very famous square called San Marco. It: In questa piazza si trovano molti turisti che cercano di mangiare il cibo locale. En: Many tourists are found in this square trying to…
Read MoreFinding Love in the Wrong Toilet
Fluent Fiction – Norwegian www.FluentFiction.org/Norwegian Story Transcript: Nb: Lars går langs korridoren på kjøpesenteret i Oslo. En: Lars walks along the corridor at the shopping center in Oslo. Nb: Han skal til mannebadet, men han tar feil og går inn på damebadet ved en tilfeldighet. En: He is going to the men’s bathroom, but he…
Read MoreHans & Heidi’s Fun Oktoberfest Adventure!
Fluent Fiction – German www.FluentFiction.org/German Story Transcript: De: Hans und Heidi waren beide sehr aufgeregt, als sie zum Oktoberfest kamen. En: Hans and Heidi were both very excited when they came to Oktoberfest. De: Sie trugen traditionelle Dirndl- und Lederhosenkleidung und waren bereit für ein Abenteuer. En: Dressed in traditional dirndl and lederhosen clothing, they…
Read MoreDumplings with Meat: A Kraków Misadventure
Fluent Fiction – Polish www.FluentFiction.org/Polish Story Transcript: Pl: Katarzyna i Wojciech byli bardzo głodni, więc postanowili zjeść pyszny obiad w lokalnej restauracji w Krakowie. En: Katarzyna and Wojciech were very hungry, so they decided to have a delicious dinner at a local restaurant in Krakow. Pl: Jednak, gdy próbowali poprawnie wymówić nazwę miasta, zaczęły się…
Read MoreLars’ Cycle Path Lesson
Fluent Fiction – Danish www.FluentFiction.org/Danish Story Transcript: Da: Lars var på vej hjem fra arbejde, da han pludselig kom til at gå ind på cykelstien. En: Lars was on his way home from work when he suddenly happened to walk onto the cycle path. Da: Han var så optaget af sin mobil, at han ikke…
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