Archive for August 2023
Surviving the Ikea Jumble: A Journey of Appreciation
Fluent Fiction – Swedish www.FluentFiction.org/Swedish Story Transcript: Sv: Lars var en vanlig man som gärna spenderade sin lediga tid på Ikeas enorma varuhus. En: Lars was an ordinary man who liked to spend his free time at Ikea’s huge department store. Sv: En söndag morgon bestämde han sig för att utforska det ännu okända: det…
Read MoreAnna’s Oktoberfest Adventure: Brave, Helpful, and Successful!
Fluent Fiction – German www.FluentFiction.org/German Story Transcript: De: Auf dem Oktoberfest, einem großen Fest mit bunten Fahrgeschäften und leckerem Essen, gab es viele Menschen, die Spaß hatten. En: There were many people having fun at the Oktoberfest, a big festival with colorful rides and delicious food. De: Einer dieser Menschen war Anna, eine junge Frau…
Read MoreChampions of Joy: Seagull Snack Adventure
Fluent Fiction – Hebrew www.FluentFiction.org/Hebrew Story Transcript: He: ואוו! אלופים! מזג האוויר היה מושלם ביום השבת הזה ואנחנו, אברהם, מרים ודוד, היינו יושבים בבית הקפה הכי טוב בתל אביב. En: Wow! Champions! The weather was perfect on this Shabbat day and we, Avraham, Miriam and David, were sitting in the best cafe in Tel Aviv.…
Read MoreTurning Fear into Joy: The Saving Trolls
Fluent Fiction – Norwegian www.FluentFiction.org/Norwegian Story Transcript: Nb: En solrik sommerdag ved fjorden satt Ingrid og Lars og fniste hemmelighetsfullt sammen. En: On a sunny summer day by the fjord, Ingrid and Lars sat and secretly giggled together. Nb: De hadde en plan. En: They had a plan. Nb: “La oss utgi oss for å…
Read MoreCoffee, Bicycle & Chaos: Lars & Ingrid’s Unexpected Connection
Fluent Fiction – Danish www.FluentFiction.org/Danish Story Transcript: Da: Lars var på vej til sit arbejde i København. En: Lars was on his way to work in Copenhagen. Da: Han gik langs gaden, da en pludselig vindstød fik ham til at tabe sin kaffekop. En: He was walking along the street when a sudden gust of…
Read MoreForever Laughter: A Mukbang Showdown
Fluent Fiction – Korean www.FluentFiction.org/Korean Story Transcript: Ko: 후크: 저녁 무렵, 전통 한식당에서 지혜와 민준은 즐거운 시간을 보내고 있었다. En: Hook: In the evening, Jihye and Minjun were having a good time at a traditional Korean restaurant. Ko: 지혜와 민준은 예약한 좌석에 앉아 메뉴를 살펴보았다. En: Jihye and Minjun sat in the reserved seats and…
Read MoreBargaining Success: Li Ming & Zhang Wei’s Market Adventure
Fluent Fiction – Mandarin Chinese www.FluentFiction.org/Mandarin Chinese Story Transcript: Zh: 在北京繁华的市场中，李明和张伟正在与一位小贩争论一套中国传统茶具的价格。 En: Li Ming and Zhang Wei are arguing with a vendor about the price of a traditional Chinese tea set in a bustling market in Beijing. Zh: 它们华丽精美，散发着古老的韵味，引来了围观者的注意。 En: They are gorgeous and exquisite, exuding ancient charm, attracting the attention of onlookers. Zh: “这套茶具太漂亮了！”…
Read MoreWinning Together: A Goulash Competition
Fluent Fiction – Hungarian www.FluentFiction.org/Hungarian Story Transcript: Hu: Kampót az asztalra ütve, József a magasba emeli poharát, és felszólítja a családot, hogy figyeljenek. En: Hitting the hook on the table, József raises his glass and tells the family to pay attention. Hu: – Én itt állítom, hogy én készítem a legjobb gulyást! En: – I…
Read MoreAviv’s Delicious Falafel Journey
Fluent Fiction – Hebrew www.FluentFiction.org/Hebrew Story Transcript: He: סיפורו של אביב התחיל ביום חמישי מאוד מסובך. En: Aviv’s story began on a very complicated Thursday. He: הוא התעורר בבוקר עם החשק הגדול לפלאפל טעים. En: He woke up in the morning with a great desire for delicious falafel. He: אביב בא לידי החלטה מיידית –…
Read MoreHans Müller’s Hilarious Oktoberfest Mishap
Fluent Fiction – German www.FluentFiction.org/German Story Transcript: De: Hans Müller, ein fröhlicher junger Mann aus München, freute sich über die Gelegenheit, das Oktoberfest zu besuchen. En: Hans Müller, a cheerful young man from Munich, was delighted at the opportunity to attend the Oktoberfest. De: Er konnte es kaum erwarten, die lustige Atmosphäre, die traditionelle Kleidung…
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