Archive for January 2024
The Coffee-Infused Quest: Unraveling Lviv’s Hidden Treasures
Fluent Fiction – Ukrainian www.FluentFiction.org/Ukrainian Story Transcript: Uk: У серці культурного міста Львів, мабуть, у найвідомішій кав’ярні “Місце Зустрічі Бути”, зустрілися троє друзів: Іван, Катерина та Оксана. En: In the heart of the cultural city of Lviv, perhaps in the most famous café, “Meeting Place To Be,” three friends met: Ivan, Katerina, and Oksana. Uk:…
Read MoreThe Obwarzanek Debate: A Pastry-Powered Friendship
Fluent Fiction – Polish www.FluentFiction.org/Polish Story Transcript: Pl: Katarzyna siedziała na jednym z drewnianych stołów na Rynku Głównym w Krakowie, słońce odbijało się od jej ciemnych, kędzierzawych włosów. En: Katarzyna sat at one of the wooden tables on the Main Market Square in Krakow, the sun reflecting off her dark, curly hair. Pl: Miała ochotę…
Read MoreThe Unexpected Marathon: A Journey of Serendipity in Budapest
Fluent Fiction – Hungarian www.FluentFiction.org/Hungarian Story Transcript: Hu: Városunk, Budapest. En: Our city, Budapest. Hu: Talán minden ember ismeri a közhelyet, miszerint sosem kelhetünk fel az első villamosra, ami megáll az állomáson. En: Perhaps everyone knows the cliché that we should never catch the first tram that stops at the station. Hu: Ez a történet…
Read MoreThe Hilarious Chili Pepper Incident: A Heartwarming Friendship in the Capital City
Fluent Fiction – Mandarin Chinese www.FluentFiction.org/Mandarin Chinese Story Transcript: Zh: 在中国的首都北京，精彩的事情每天都在发生。 En: In the capital city of China, Beijing, exciting things happen every day. Zh: 在北方的这个冬季傍晚，这个繁华的都市让人惊叹不已的景象正上演。 En: On a winter evening in this bustling city in the north, a spectacular scene unfolds. Zh: 一个叫李明的年轻男子在全北京最知名的餐馆“金山楼”里做了些啼笑皆非的事情。 En: A young man named Li Ming does something hilarious in…
Read MoreJuan’s Hat: Overcoming Challenges with a Taco
Fluent Fiction – Spanish www.FluentFiction.org/Spanish Story Transcript: Es: Las campanas de la catedral de Ciudad de México golpearon la hora, rompiendo el ajetreo de los comensales al mediodía en El Rey del Taco. En: The bells of Mexico City’s cathedral struck the hour, breaking the hustle and bustle of the lunchtime crowd at El Rey…
Read MoreLost in Paris: A Whimsical Journey to Unexpected Joy
Fluent Fiction – French www.FluentFiction.org/French Story Transcript: Fr: Un jour radieux à Paris, Pierre et Camille étaient en quête d’un café agréable pour prendre leur déjeuner. En: On a sunny day in Paris, Pierre and Camille were in search of a pleasant café for their lunch. Fr: Ils avaient tous les deux des plans différents,…
Read MoreA Laugh Can Reveal So Much
Fluent Fiction – Swedish www.FluentFiction.org/Swedish Story Transcript: Sv: Titeln på denna novellen är “Ett Skratt Kan Avslöja Så Mycket”. En: The title of this short story is “A Laugh Can Reveal So Much”. Sv: En morgon i maj, när träden i Kungsträdgården i Stockholm började skifta från ljust grönt till en mörkare nyans, satt Erik…
Read MoreThe Roller Coaster Rescue: A Sweet and Thrilling Adventure
Fluent Fiction – Danish www.FluentFiction.org/Danish Story Transcript: Da: Lars og Sofie var i Tivoli. En: Lars and Sofie were in Tivoli. Da: Tivoli er et stort sted med mange sjove ting. En: Tivoli is a large place with many fun things. Da: De kunne se den store rutsjebane, boder med farverige balloner, poletterne der glimtede…
Read MoreUnyielding Friendship: The Fish Catcher’s Triumph
Fluent Fiction – Norwegian www.FluentFiction.org/Norwegian Story Transcript: Nb: Åpningen var alt annet enn rolig. En: The opening was anything but calm. Nb: Lars’ latter kunne høres gjennom hele fjorden. En: Lars’ laughter could be heard throughout the fjord. Nb: Solen skinte i det klare, blå vannet, og fjellene ruvet majestetisk i bakgrunnen. En: The sun…
Read MoreCapturing Sweet Moments: Gelato, Laughter, and Memories in Venice
Fluent Fiction – Italian www.FluentFiction.org/Italian Story Transcript: It: Il sole splendeva alto su Venezia, sembrava quasi che la città fosse avvolta in un caldo abbraccio. En: The sun was shining high over Venice, it almost seemed as if the city was enveloped in a warm embrace. It: Piazza San Marco pullulava di turisti e locali…
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