Archive for January 2024
Lost & Found in Riga’s Festive Labyrinth
Fluent Fiction – Latvian www.FluentFiction.org/Latvian Story Transcript: Lv: Rīgas sirdī sākās lielais gājiens. En: The great procession began in the heart of Riga. Lv: Cilvēku pūļi sapulcējās Vecrīgas krāšņajās ielās, lai svinētu pilsētas svētkus. En: Crowds of people gathered in the magnificent streets of the Old Town to celebrate the city’s festival. Lv: Marta, Egons…
Read MoreLost & Found: A Day at Jatujak Market
Fluent Fiction – Thai www.FluentFiction.org/Thai Story Transcript: Th: วันหนึ่ง, น้องน้อยได้ไปเที่ยวตลาดนัดจตุจักรกับแม่และคุณลุงชื่อสมชาย En: One day, the little sibling went to Jatujak Weekend Market with their mother and Uncle Somchai. Th: ท้องฟ้าสดใสมาก มีคนเดินขวักไขว่ไปมามากมาย En: The sky was very clear, with lots of people walking back and forth. Th: น้องเดินจูงมือกับแม่ แต่โลกของเด็กน้อยนั้นเต็มไปด้วยของเล่นแปลกๆที่ทำให้น้องหลงลืมเรื่องอื่นไป En: The little one walked hand in hand…
Read MoreMisunderstood Meow: A Tale of Chance Friendship
Fluent Fiction – Lithuanian www.FluentFiction.org/Lithuanian Story Transcript: Lt: Vieną šiltą pavasario popietę Jonas pamatė kažką mažo ir pūkuoto pasislepus po seno Vilniaus senamiesčio suoliu. En: One warm spring afternoon, Jonas saw something small and fluffy hiding under an old bench in the historic Vilnius Old Town. Lt: Nieko nelaukdamas jis nusprendė priartėti. En: Without waiting,…
Read MoreTrapped in Time: Elevator Riddles & Rescues!
Fluent Fiction – Slovenian www.FluentFiction.org/Slovenian Story Transcript: Sl: Nenadoma so se vrata dvigala zatresla in zvok je odmeval po starodavnem Ljubljanskem gradu. En: Suddenly, the elevator doors shook and the sound reverberated through the ancient Ljubljana Castle. Sl: Luka je pogledal Ano, ki je v znak presenečenja dvignila obrvi. En: Luka looked at Ana, who…
Read MoreComical Castles & Shoe Swaps: A Day to Remember
Fluent Fiction – Welsh www.FluentFiction.org/Welsh Story Transcript: Cy: Un diwrnod braf oedd hi yn y dref gaerog, lle mae cestyll yn codi uwchben y cymylau. En: One lovely day it was in the bustling town, where castles rise above the clouds. Cy: Ym mhentref bach Caernarfon, lle mae muriau hynafol a strydoedd cul, roedd Gareth…
Read MoreCity Lost, Karaoke Found: Ion’s Urban Adventure
Fluent Fiction – Romanian www.FluentFiction.org/Romanian Story Transcript: Ro: Într-o zi însorită, pe străzile largi ale Bucureștiului, se plimba Ion, un bărbat simplu dintr-un sat de lângă oras. En: On a sunny day, in the wide streets of Bucharest, Ion, a simple man from a village near the city, walked. Ro: Avea o cămașă albă, bine…
Read MoreThe Clown’s Aria: Joy at the Bus Stop
Fluent Fiction – Bulgarian www.FluentFiction.org/Bulgarian Story Transcript: Bg: В София, на автобусна спирка, под ясното синьо небе, застанаха Михаил и Елена. En: In Sofia, at a bus stop under the clear blue sky, Michael and Elena stood. Bg: Хората се тълпеха наоколо, защото всеки бързаше да хване своя автобус и да продължи със своя ден.…
Read MoreSpilled Rakija: A Dance of Destiny
Fluent Fiction – Serbian www.FluentFiction.org/Serbian Story Transcript: Sr: Sunce je već počelo da zalazi, oslikavajući nebo toplim bojama kada je kafana “Zlatni Bokal” počela da blista punim sjajem. En: The sun had already begun to set, painting the sky with warm colors as the “Golden Jug” tavern began to shine brightly. Sr: Muzičari su već…
Read MoreBarbecue Blunder: Friends, Food, & Furry Fiascos
Fluent Fiction – Afrikaans www.FluentFiction.org/Afrikaans Story Transcript: Af: Op ‘n skitterende Saterdagmiddag, met die son wat hoog in die Afrikaanse hemel straal, was Pieter en sy vriende Jan en Marie besig om hulself voor te berei vir ‘n tradisionele braai in Pieter se agterplaas. En: On a brilliant Saturday afternoon, with the sun shining high…
Read MorePints and Peril: A Dublin Pub Mix-Up!
Fluent Fiction – Irish www.FluentFiction.org/Irish Story Transcript: Ga: Ar oíche gheal gríosach i lár chroí Bhaile Átha Cliath bhí teach tábhairne beomhar agus an ceol traidisiúnta ag séideadh tríd an aer. En: On a bright lively night in the heart of Dublin, there was a bustling pub and traditional music flowing through the air. Ga:…
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