Archive for September 2023
Confusing Directions: An Unexpected Barcelona Adventure
Fluent Fiction – Catalan www.FluentFiction.org/Catalan Story Transcript: Ca: Marta i Jordi passejaven pels estrets carrers del Barri Gòtic de Barcelona, maravellant-se de l’antiguitat de les seves construccions. En: Marta and Jordi walked through the narrow streets of Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, marveling at the antiquity of its buildings. Ca: Però a poc a poc, es van…
Read MoreHaggling for a Special Souvenir
Fluent Fiction – Spanish www.FluentFiction.org/Spanish Story Transcript: Es: En un soleado día de verano, Juan se encontraba caminando por un mercado lleno de gente en México. En: On a sunny summer day, Juan was walking through a crowded market in Mexico. Es: Estaba buscando un recuerdo especial para llevar a casa y recordar su visita…
Read MoreSailing Together: Lars and Sven’s Tangled Adventure
Fluent Fiction – Norwegian www.FluentFiction.org/Norwegian Story Transcript: Nb: Lars og Sven skulle ut og seile i fjordene, men det var bare ett problem. En: Lars and Sven were going out sailing in the fjords, but there was only one problem. Nb: Årene deres hadde blitt floket sammen. En: Their years had become entangled. Nb: De…
Read MoreFalling with a Smile: Daan’s Comic Adventure
Fluent Fiction – Dutch www.FluentFiction.org/Dutch Story Transcript: Nl: Daan fietste door de drukke straten van Amsterdam. En: Daan cycled through the busy streets of Amsterdam. Nl: De zon scheen fel en de stad bruiste van energie. En: The sun was shining brightly and the city was buzzing with energy. Nl: Het was een typische Nederlandse…
Read MoreA Chaotic Train Station Encounter
Fluent Fiction – Danish www.FluentFiction.org/Danish Story Transcript: Da: Lars skyndte sig hen ad perronen på Københavns Hovedbanegård. En: Lars hurried along the platform at Copenhagen Central Station. Da: Han havde kun et par minutter tilbage, før toget ville afgå. En: He only had a few minutes left before the train would depart. Da: Han vidste…
Read MoreConfusion and Chaos: Minji & Jihoon’s Blind Date
Fluent Fiction – Korean www.FluentFiction.org/Korean Story Transcript: Ko: 제목: “혼란의 소개팅” 한 날, 서울의 번화가에서 소개팅을 위해 만난 민지는 일 년 넘게 쉬는 날이 없는 친구 지훈을 우연히 만났다. En: Title: “Blind Date of Confusion” One day, Min-ji, who met for a blind date in downtown Seoul, ran into Ji-hoon, a friend who has not…
Read MoreChallenging the Spiciest Dish: A Tale of Friendship
Fluent Fiction – Mandarin Chinese www.FluentFiction.org/Mandarin Chinese Story Transcript: Zh: 维热川菜馆位于北京市中心，是一家以川菜为特色的小餐馆。 En: Located in the center of Beijing, Weire Sichuan Restaurant is a small restaurant featuring Sichuan cuisine. Zh: 一个寒冷的冬夜，张伟和李娜走进这家略显破旧的餐馆，寻找温暖和美味的滋味。 En: On a cold winter night, Zhang Wei and Li Na walked into this slightly dilapidated restaurant, looking for warmth and delicious taste. Zh: 当他们坐下来，一位年轻而友好的服务员迎了上去，询问他们的口味偏好。…
Read MoreUnsophisticated Slang: The Classroom’s Unbreakable Laugh
Fluent Fiction – Korean www.FluentFiction.org/Korean Story Transcript: Ko: 후크: “서진이 한국어 교실에서 상황을 주도하는 무심한 속어로 인해 모두가 대笑하자, 선생님은 어리둥절하다.” En: Hook: “The teacher is puzzled when everyone reacts to Seo-jin’s careless slang that leads the situation in Korean class.” The Korean classroom was filled with the sound of small conversations from students. Minji,…
Read MoreSurprising Discoveries in a Traditional Polish Restaurant
Fluent Fiction – Polish www.FluentFiction.org/Polish Story Transcript: Pl: Pewnego słonecznego dnia Paweł postanowił zjeść obiad w jednej z tradycyjnych polskich restauracji w Krakowie. En: One sunny day Paweł decided to have lunch in one of the traditional Polish restaurants in Krakow. Pl: Gdy wszedł do lokalu, natychmiast poczuł przytulną atmosferę, która towarzyszyła mu od dzieciństwa.…
Read MoreSweet Victory: Exploring Barcelona’s Chuuxos
Fluent Fiction – Catalan www.FluentFiction.org/Catalan Story Transcript: Ca: El sol brillava fort a Barcelona aquell matí, mentre Marta passejava per les estretes i sinuoses carreretes del Barri Gòtic. En: The sun was shining brightly in Barcelona that morning, as Marta strolled through the narrow and winding streets of the Gothic Quarter. Ca: Portava hores buscant…
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