Archive for August 2023
Wait for the Sudden Falafel: Spice Up Your Life!
Fluent Fiction – Hebrew www.FluentFiction.org/Hebrew Story Transcript: He: דוד היה בן עשר, והוא כל כך אהב לשחק בחוץ. En: David was ten years old, and he loved playing outside so much. He: היום היה יום חם ושמשני, אז הוא וחבריו הפיצוצים הלכו לשחק בפארק הקרוב לביתו בתל אביב. En: Today was a hot and sunny…
Read MoreA Bike Ride of a Lifetime: Lars and Mette’s Copenhagen Adventure
Fluent Fiction – Danish www.FluentFiction.org/Danish Story Transcript: Da: Lars og Mette cykler gennem Københavns smukke gader. En: Lars and Mette cycle through Copenhagen’s beautiful streets. Da: Det er en solrig dag, og byen summer af liv. En: It’s a sunny day and the city is buzzing with life. Da: De kører side om side og…
Read MoreTurning Mistakes into Laughter: A Soy Sauce Dress Wedding
Fluent Fiction – Korean www.FluentFiction.org/Korean Story Transcript: Ko: 후크: 지혜는 끔찍한 재앙이 발생했다고 생각했지만, 우리는 그것을 미소로 바꾸기로 했다. En: Hook: Wisdom thought a terrible catastrophe had occurred, but we decided to turn it into a smile. Ko: 한국 전통 결혼식. En: Korean traditional wedding. Ko: 화려한 장식과 사랑스러운 신부. En: Gorgeous decorations and a…
Read MoreUniting Through Comic Gestures
Fluent Fiction – Catalan www.FluentFiction.org/Catalan Story Transcript: Ca: En una assolellada tarda d’estiu, en Martí es va trobar caminant pels carrers plens de vida de Barcelona. En: On a sunny summer afternoon, Martí found himself walking through the bustling streets of Barcelona. Ca: Tenia una gran gana i va decidir entrar a una cafeteria concorreguda…
Read MoreMr. Zhang Hua’s Unexpected Language Experiences
Fluent Fiction – Mandarin Chinese www.FluentFiction.org/Mandarin Chinese Story Transcript: Zh: 在中国的一个繁忙商务会议里，张华先生发现自己困在了一个有趣的境地中。 En: During a busy business meeting in China, Mr Zhang Hua found himself in an interesting situation. Zh: 与会者们坐在一个拥挤的会议室里，他们期待着会议的开始。 En: Attendees sat in a packed conference room, anticipating the start of the meeting. Zh: 张华先生来自西方国家，尽管他一直在努力学习普通话，但他的语言能力仍然有限。 En: Mr. Zhang Hua is from a western country,…
Read MoreStreet Magic: A Joyful Adventure in Warsaw
Fluent Fiction – Polish www.FluentFiction.org/Polish Story Transcript: Pl: Była słoneczna niedziela w Warszawie. En: It was a sunny Sunday in Warsaw. Pl: Jan i Kasia wyruszyli na spacer, pragnąc cieszyć się spokojem miasta po tygodniu pełnym zgiełku. En: Jan and Kasia went for a walk, wanting to enjoy the tranquility of the city after a…
Read MoreJean’s Croissant Chase: A Parisian Adventure
Fluent Fiction – French www.FluentFiction.org/French Story Transcript: Fr: Dans un coin calme de Paris, Jean et Marie étaient assis dans un petit café charmant, savourant un délicieux petit déjeuner. En: In a quiet corner of Paris, Jean and Marie were sitting in a charming little cafe, enjoying a delicious breakfast. Fr: Le soleil brillait et…
Read MoreAnna, Lukas & Sophia at Oktoberfest: A Beer Fight Tradition
Fluent Fiction – German www.FluentFiction.org/German Story Transcript: De: Anna und Lukas waren aufgeregt. En: Anna and Lukas were excited. De: Es war ihr erster Besuch auf dem Oktoberfest. En: It was her first visit to the Oktoberfest. De: Beide trugen traditionelle bayerische Trachten und freuten sich darauf, das größte Volksfest der Welt zu erleben. En:…
Read MoreThe Cheerful Cyclists of Amsterdam
Fluent Fiction – Dutch www.FluentFiction.org/Dutch Story Transcript: Nl: Op een stralende zomerdag fietsten Pieter en Sophie door de drukke straten van Amsterdam. En: On a bright summer day, Pieter and Sophie cycled through the busy streets of Amsterdam. Nl: De zon scheen fel en het leek alsof de hele stad bruiste van energie. En: The…
Read MoreCoffee Adventures in Bergen: A Friendship Renewed
Fluent Fiction – Norwegian www.FluentFiction.org/Norwegian Story Transcript: Nb: Lars og Ingrid gikk langs de brosteinsbelagte gatene i Bergen. En: Lars and Ingrid walked along the cobbled streets in Bergen. Nb: Solen skinte, og de dro på kafé for å nyte en kopp kaffe. En: The sun was shining, and they went to a cafe to…
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