Archive for January 2024
Tripping into Laughter: Market Day Mischief
Fluent Fiction – Indonesian www.FluentFiction.org/Indonesian Story Transcript: Id: Di sebuah kota kecil, ada pasar yang ramai dan penuh warna. En: In a small town, there is a bustling and colorful market. Id: Penjual dan pembeli sibuk berlalu-lalang, suara tawar-menawar mengisi udara. En: Vendors and buyers are busy coming and going, the sound of bargaining filling…
Read MoreHilarious Mishap at Blarney Castle
Fluent Fiction – Irish www.FluentFiction.org/Irish Story Transcript: Ga: Lá fuar geimhridh a bhí ann nuair a shocraigh Sean agus Aoife dul ar eachtra go Caisleán na Blarnan. En: It was a cold winter’s day when Sean and Aoife decided to go on an adventure to Blarney Castle. Ga: Bhí clú agus cáil ar an gcloch…
Read MoreThe Joy of Csülök Pörkölt: A Language and Laughter Adventure
Fluent Fiction – Hungarian www.FluentFiction.org/Hungarian Story Transcript: Hu: Budapest, a Dunára tekintő város. E zenélő lágy hullámok között alakul ki történetünk Gáborral, a főhősünkkel, aki a belvárosi zsúfoltságban találta magát. En: Budapest, a city overlooking the Danube. Our story unfolds with Gábor, our protagonist, amidst the bustling crowds of downtown. Hu: Gábor várakozik, az egész…
Read MoreThe Dance Flash Mob: Uniting a City in Celebration
Fluent Fiction – Ukrainian www.FluentFiction.org/Ukrainian Story Transcript: Uk: Місто було в оживі. На Майдані Незалежності в Києві тривали приготування до Дня Незалежності. Олександр, Наталія та Ярослава, приятелі з дитинства, були помічниками в цій великій події. Їхня задача – організувати традиційний танцювальний флешмоб. En: The city was buzzing with excitement. In Independence Square in Kyiv, preparations…
Read MoreThe Confusing Pita: A Tale of Deception and Vegetarian Delights
Fluent Fiction – Hebrew www.FluentFiction.org/Hebrew Story Transcript: He: אברהם נמצא בירושלים, העיר עם הנוף ההיסטורי המופתע מההוד הזרוע שלו באוויר, השמש מטריפה את האבנים העתיקות של העיר. En: Abraham found himself in Jerusalem, the city with the surprising aura in the air, the sun dazzling the ancient stones of the city. He: הרחובות מלאים בניחוחות…
Read MoreThe Chopsticks Challenge: Unraveling the Taste of Chinese Culture
Fluent Fiction – Mandarin Chinese www.FluentFiction.org/Mandarin Chinese Story Transcript: Zh: 在京城的中心，有一个小餐馆，是张伟正在挑战他对中国文化和技能的理解之地。 En: In the center of Beijing, there is a small restaurant where Zhang Wei is challenging his understanding of Chinese culture and skills. Zh: 北京，这座古城中融入了现代化元素，张伟是其中一个现代化元素，一名在业余时间喜欢学习中国餐桌礼仪和美食文化的年轻程序员。这天，他在朝阳区的一家叫作”面条的艺术”的小餐馆，背对着外面车水马龙的大街，面向着一碗热腾腾的面条。 En: Beijing, the ancient city infused with modern elements, has Zhang Wei as one of those modern elements—a young…
Read MoreThe Pineapple Paella: A Delicious Mistake on La Rambla
Fluent Fiction – Catalan www.FluentFiction.org/Catalan Story Transcript: Ca: Llevat de la càlida terra espanyola, hi havia una ciutat anomenada Barcelona. En: Taken from the warm Spanish soil, there was a city called Barcelona. Ca: Una ciutat de vida bullent, on cada carrer vibra amb les notes de la guitarra flamenca i l’olor de les xurros.…
Read MoreKimchi Showdown: A Festival Friendship Found in Food
Fluent Fiction – Korean www.FluentFiction.org/Korean Story Transcript: Ko: 생기 넘치는 서울의 거리는 활거찬 음식 축제의 사람들의 웃음소리와 맛있는 냄새로 가득 찼다. 지혜와 민준은 축제의 붐비는 중심에서 절친한 친구들로서 기분 좋게 시간을 보내고 있었다. En: The lively streets of Seoul were filled with the laughter and delicious aroma of a vibrant food festival. Ji-hye and Min-jun,…
Read MoreThe Never-Ending Baguette: A Sweet Tale of Resilience and Laughter
Fluent Fiction – French www.FluentFiction.org/French Story Transcript: Fr: Paris, la ville de l’amour, des lumières et… des baguettes. Dans le quartier animé de Montmartre, Pierre, un homme robuste au sourire timide, est renommé pour deux choses : sa gentillesse et son amour pour les baguettes. En: Paris, the city of love, lights, and… baguettes. In…
Read MoreThe Colorful Mishap: A Roman Day of Rivalries and Laughter
Fluent Fiction – Italian www.FluentFiction.org/Italian Story Transcript: It: In una soleggiata giornata romana, il cielo brillava d’un blu intenso sopra la splendida Piazza Navona. Le acque della Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi risplendevano come centinaia di piccoli diamanti. Un trio di amici, Giovanni, Sofia e Luca, si trovava lì in quella giornata speciale. En: On a…
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