Archive for August 2023
Accidental Gazpacho Soup: Saved By a Laundromat!
Fluent Fiction – Spanish www.FluentFiction.org/Spanish Story Transcript: Es: En un soleado día de verano, Miguel decidió aventurarse en un viaje para probar la gastronomía típica de España. En: On a sunny summer day, Miguel decided to venture on a trip to try the typical gastronomy of Spain. Es: Se encontraba emocionado por conocer nuevos sabores…
Read MoreJohannes’ Bicycle Bell Adventure
Fluent Fiction – Dutch www.FluentFiction.org/Dutch Story Transcript: Nl: In het bruisende hart van Amsterdam, op een zonnige dag, stond Johannes nerveus met zijn gloednieuwe fiets. En: In the bustling heart of Amsterdam, on a sunny day, Johannes stood nervously with his brand new bicycle. Nl: Hij wilde graag leren fietsen en besloot dat dit het…
Read MoreLaughter Unites: A Wedding Tale
Fluent Fiction – Korean www.FluentFiction.org/Korean Story Transcript: Ko: Title: A Dance of LaughterInstructions: Write a very simple 10-page short story using the following characters and situation: Characters: Ji-hyun, Min-seo, Seo-jun Situation: During a traditional Korean wedding, the bride accidentally steps on the groom’s foot, and both of them burst into laughter, instantly lightening up the…
Read MoreUnexpected Joy at Oktoberfest: Andreas & Sabine’s Mishap
Fluent Fiction – German www.FluentFiction.org/German Story Transcript: De: Andreas und Sabine waren aufgeregt, als sie zum Oktoberfest gingen. En: Andreas and Sabine were excited when they went to Oktoberfest. De: Die Sonne schien und die Musik war laut. En: The sun was shining and the music was loud. De: Die Menschen lachten und tanzten in…
Read MoreBrain-Freezing Ice Cream Challenge
Fluent Fiction – Italian www.FluentFiction.org/Italian Story Transcript: It: La calda e solare giornata si discostava dall’ordinario nella vivace Piazza Navona di Roma. En: The warm, sunny day was out of the ordinary in Rome’s bustling Piazza Navona. It: I raggi del sole danzavano sulle pietre delle antiche chiese, creando un’atmosfera magica. En: The sun’s rays…
Read MoreMastering the Polka: A Joyful Adventure
Fluent Fiction – Polish www.FluentFiction.org/Polish Story Transcript: Pl: Był piękny letni wieczór w Warszawie. En: It was a beautiful summer evening in Warsaw. Pl: Paweł i Katarzyna byli zaproszeni na polskie wesele, które miało odbyć się w malowniczym dziedzińcu pałacu. En: Paweł and Katarzyna were invited to a Polish wedding, which was to take place…
Read MoreA Magical Riddle in Norway: Lars and Ingrid’s Adventure
Fluent Fiction – Norwegian www.FluentFiction.org/Norwegian Story Transcript: Nb: Lars og Ingrid bestemte seg for å dra på en tradisjonell norsk tur for å nyte naturen. En: Lars and Ingrid decided to go on a traditional Norwegian trip to enjoy nature. Nb: De pakket sekker med mat, klær og et kart over Norge og dro avgårde…
Read MoreLost in Copenhagen: Finding Kindness and Gifts
Fluent Fiction – Danish www.FluentFiction.org/Danish Story Transcript: Da: Lars gik rundt i København og søgte efter den perfekte gave til sin mor. En: Lars walked around Copenhagen looking for the perfect gift for his mother. Da: Men på en eller anden måde havde han mistet sin vej. En: But somehow he had lost his way.…
Read MoreThe Dutch Bicycle Upgrade: Anna’s Adventure in Amsterdam
Fluent Fiction – Dutch www.FluentFiction.org/Dutch Story Transcript: Nl: In het bruisende Amsterdam begon Anna haar typisch Nederlandse fietstocht door de stad. En: In bustling Amsterdam, Anna started her typical Dutch bike ride through the city. Nl: Ze had gehoord dat dit de beste manier was om alle prachtige bezienswaardigheden te verkennen. En: She had heard…
Read MoreA Laughing Tale of Connection
Fluent Fiction – Korean www.FluentFiction.org/Korean Story Transcript: Ko: 한국 전통 결혼식에서, 신랑 민준은 깊게 절하려고 신부 수지의 앞으로 다가갔다. 그런데 실수로 신부의 발을 밟았다. En: At a traditional Korean wedding, the groom, Min-joon, approached the bride, Su-ji, to bow deeply. However, he accidentally stepped on the bride’s foot. Ko: 신랑, 신부, 그리고 모든 사람들은 한순간에…
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