Archive for January 2024
Bag Swap Blunder Sparks Unexpected Bonds
Fluent Fiction – Bulgarian www.FluentFiction.org/Bulgarian Story Transcript: Bg: В голямата и шумна София, се случва един забавен инцидент, който променя деня на трима души – Иван, Мария и Николай. En: In the large and bustling Sofia, an amusing incident takes place, changing the day for three people – Ivan, Maria, and Nikolay. Bg: Една сутрин,…
Read MoreRain, Umbrellas, and Riga: A Friendship Tale
Fluent Fiction – Latvian www.FluentFiction.org/Latvian Story Transcript: Lv: Vienā sudrabainā rītā Rīgā, gaisā virmoja lietus priekšvēstnesis. En: On a silver morning in Riga, the air was buzzing with the harbinger of rain. Lv: Māris, Anna un Juris bija labākie draugi, kuri katru dienu pulcējās pie Vecrīgas kafejnīcas, kur sienas bija pārklātas ar krāsainām mākslas darbu…
Read MoreHungarian Heart: Embracing the Power of Family and Language
Fluent Fiction – Hungarian www.FluentFiction.org/Hungarian Story Transcript: Hu: Áron az asztal végén ült, szemben a lassan hömpölygő Duna és a híressé vált Lánchíd látványával. A nagy pesti családi összejövetelek mindig ott voltak, a nagymama patinás ötödik kerületi lakásában, csodás panorámával a város szívére. A konyha illatlanával telt meg az egész lakás, ami mint valami láthatatlan…
Read MoreA Coffee Mishap: Turning Embarrassment into Opportunity
Fluent Fiction – Polish www.FluentFiction.org/Polish Story Transcript: Pl: Słońce w pełni rozgrzewało brukowane ulice Warszawy, gdy Paweł, młody i ambitny biznesmen, wyruszył na ważne spotkanie. En: The sun was beaming down on the cobblestone streets of Warsaw as Paweł, a young and ambitious businessman, set off for an important meeting. Pl: Tego dnia miał przedstawić…
Read MoreThe Spicy Challenge: Conquering the Falafel Inferno
Fluent Fiction – Hebrew www.FluentFiction.org/Hebrew Story Transcript: He: פוקס טלוויזיה שבתל אביב הייתה משדרת דוקו-ריאליטי חדש בכיכובו של אברהם, גבר בן החמישים המעוניין למצוא את הפלאפל החריף ביותר בתל אביב. En: Fox TV in Tel Aviv was broadcasting a new docu-reality show starring Avraham, a fifty-year-old man who wanted to find the spiciest falafel in…
Read MoreThe Tea of Authenticity: A Journey of Embarrassment and Enlightenment
Fluent Fiction – Mandarin Chinese www.FluentFiction.org/Mandarin Chinese Story Transcript: Zh: 在中国的一角，毫无预警地，短篇小说的开篇落在了李军身上。 En: In a corner of China, without warning, the opening of a short story fell upon Li Jun. Zh: 他，一个平凡的年轻人，正坐在这儿，一个中国传统茶馆——采菊茶舍。 En: He, an ordinary young man, was sitting here in a traditional Chinese teahouse called Caiju Teahouse. Zh: 茶舍位于一个小山村的最高点，俯瞰着层层叠叠的稻田。 En: The teahouse was located…
Read MoreThe Baker’s Olive Oil Revelation: Finding Joy in Tradition
Fluent Fiction – Catalan www.FluentFiction.org/Catalan Story Transcript: Ca: Joan, amb els seus ulls ben oberts, gaudia dels encants de Barcelona. En: Joan, with his eyes wide open, was enjoying the charms of Barcelona. Ca: Encreuant scenic carrers estrets de ciutat antiga, el seu estómac va cridar. En: Crossing scenic narrow streets of the old city,…
Read MoreA Day of Surprises: Connections Across Boundaries
Fluent Fiction – Spanish www.FluentFiction.org/Spanish Story Transcript: Es: Mucho antes de la resplandeciente aurora, cuando la gran ciudad de Madrid aún bostezaba, Juan caminaba apresurado por una de sus calles más concurridas. Su pasos eran tan ligeros y rápidos, que sin siquiera notarlo, chocó accidentalmente con un artista callejero que, tocando una melodía melancólica en…
Read MoreThe Misaligned Slippers: A Tale of Self-Acceptance and Unexpected Friendship
Fluent Fiction – Japanese www.FluentFiction.org/Japanese Story Transcript: Ja: サクラは、東京の高層ビルが立ち並ぶ煌びやかな絵画のような夜景が広がる、豪華ホテルの最上階で開催されるフォーマルなイベントに参加していました。鮮やかな赤色のドレスと、その下に微妙ながらも確実にずれていたスリッパが彼女のフットウェアでした。 En: Sakura attended a formal event held on the top floor of a luxurious hotel, where the dazzling night view of Tokyo’s skyscrapers spread out like a glamorous painting. She wore a vibrant red dress, and underneath it, her footwear consisted of subtly but noticeably misaligned…
Read MoreThe Chaotic Bicycle Crash: Turning Mundane Days into Memorable Moments
Fluent Fiction – Danish www.FluentFiction.org/Danish Story Transcript: Da: Det hele tog sin begyndelse på en mild forårsdag i København. En: It all began on a mild spring day in Copenhagen. Da: Fuglene sang, cykelklokker ringede, og Lars hadede hver en meter af sin 15 kilometer lange cykeltur på vej til sit trivielle kontorjob. En: Birds…
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