Archive for January 2024
Tavlomagas: A Journey of Backgammon and Friendship
Fluent Fiction – Greek www.FluentFiction.org/Greek Story Transcript: El: Σκοτεινό το δρομάκι, μόνος του ο Νίκος βηματίζει. En: The pathway is dark, Nikos walks alone. El: Βρίσκεται σε ένα στενό, γεμάτο με αιωνόβια πλακόστρωτα. En: He finds himself in a narrow street, filled with ancient cobblestones. El: Φαίνονται σκιερά τα αρχοντικά, ως συντρόφια της έρημης ατμόσφαιρας…
Read MoreThe Spicy Noodle Warrior: Conquering Unexpected Challenges with Courage
Fluent Fiction – Mandarin Chinese www.FluentFiction.org/Mandarin Chinese Story Transcript: Zh: 在一家 nestled 在北京繁华的后海地区的小吃店里，李伟正面对一个意想不到的挑战。平日里的他，在对鱼香肉丝和麻辣烫的巧妙搭配，和具有尽情在早市上展示的热辣面条的对决中，全然无惧。可是今天，一碗超级辣的火辣面条，却把他的魄力都烤出来了。 En: In a small snack shop nestled in the bustling Houhai area of Beijing, Li Wei was facing an unexpected challenge. On ordinary days, he fearlessly faced the clever combinations of fish-flavored pork strips and spicy hot pots, as well as the…
Read MoreThe Language of Love: A Multicultural Rom-Com in Tel Aviv
Fluent Fiction – Hebrew www.FluentFiction.org/Hebrew Story Transcript: He: שרה מביטה בדיוויד עם עיניים דלוקות. השמש המעט שוקעת מאחורי מגדלי עזריאלי ממריחה את האור בתל אביב, מצלילה את העיר בתוך שיק של זהב. מהלך היום הבהיר, שלל מנגנוני תנועה של תושבי העיר מתחילים להתדבר, והחיים מתמללים לקצב ערב. En: Sarah looks at David with glowing eyes.…
Read MoreThe Hilarious Mishap: Ordering the Infamous ‘Skånskt Spetakkel’
Fluent Fiction – Danish www.FluentFiction.org/Danish Story Transcript: Da: På en stille sidegade, lige i hjertet af København, ligger en hyggelig lille café ved navn “Café Hyggestund”. En: On a quiet side street, right in the heart of Copenhagen, there is a cozy little café called “Café Hyggestund”. Da: Med sine varme træmøbler, bløde plysfylde stole…
Read MoreThe Impromptu Flamenco: A Dance to Remember
Fluent Fiction – Spanish www.FluentFiction.org/Spanish Story Transcript: Es: El sol ardiente de la tarde en Madrid brillaba cegador sobre las encantadoras calles empedradas. En: The scorching evening sun in Madrid blinded down on the enchanting cobblestone streets. Es: María y Juan estaban parados en la famosa Plaza Mayor, una sonrisa traviesa en sus rostros. En:…
Read MoreThe Puzzle of Building Together: A Tale of Friendship and Resourcefulness
Fluent Fiction – Swedish www.FluentFiction.org/Swedish Story Transcript: Sv: Solen gick ned över Stockholm. En: The sun went down over Stockholm. Sv: På Kungsholmen jobbade tre vänner, Erik, Sofia och Emma, tillsammans. En: In Kungsholmen, three friends, Erik, Sofia, and Emma, worked together. Sv: De skulle bygga en platt möbel. En: They were going to build…
Read MoreBerlin Adventure: A Tale of Friendship and Compromise
Fluent Fiction – German www.FluentFiction.org/German Story Transcript: De: Die Sonne strahlte über Berlin. En: The sun shone over Berlin. De: Der Himmel war so blau, wie er nur an den schönsten Tagen ist. En: The sky was as blue as it can be on the most beautiful days. De: Lukas saß auf einer Bank, Sophia…
Read MoreThe Unexpected Flamenco: A Festival’s Colorful Twist
Fluent Fiction – Catalan www.FluentFiction.org/Catalan Story Transcript: Ca: La ploma llisca per sobre del paper. En: The pen glides over the paper. Ca: Marta està fent una llista per a la botiga de disfresses. En: Marta is making a shopping list for the costume store. Ca: La festa major es celebrarà en la plaça de…
Read MoreSpilled Ice Cream in Piazza Navona: A Roman Friendship Tale
Fluent Fiction – Italian www.FluentFiction.org/Italian Story Transcript: It: Un giorno caldo d’estate, sotto il sole brillante di Roma, Lucia e Giovanni si sono trovati in Piazza Navona, un luogo dall’atmosfera vibrante e piena di vita. En: On a hot summer day, under the bright sun of Rome, Lucia and Giovanni found themselves in Piazza Navona,…
Read MoreThe Peculiar Blend: A Mistake that Birthed a New Wine
Fluent Fiction – Norwegian www.FluentFiction.org/Norwegian Story Transcript: Nb: I Bergen, inni et gammelt hus, satt Lars. En: In Bergen, inside an old house, sat Lars. Nb: Han laget fest. En: He was hosting a party. Nb: Venner skulle komme. En: Friends were supposed to come. Nb: Også Ingrid. En: Including Ingrid. Nb: Hun var en…
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