Archive for February 2024
Love in the Shadows of Rome: A Tour Guide’s Unexpected Romance
Fluent Fiction – Italian www.FluentFiction.org/Italian Story Transcript: It: Ai piedi dello scenario pittoresco di Roma, una città antica vivace e ricca di tradizioni, una storia d’amore inaspettata si preparava a sbocciare. En: At the feet of the picturesque backdrop of Rome, a lively ancient city rich in traditions, an unexpected love story was about to…
Read MoreThe Gratitude Ritual: A Vending Machine’s Tale of Respect and Belief
Fluent Fiction – Japanese www.FluentFiction.org/Japanese Story Transcript: Ja: 東京の中心には高くそびえるビル群が立ち並び、それらのビルとビルの間からは新しい時代の息吹を感じることができる。 En: In the center of Tokyo, towering skyscrapers line up, exuding the breath of a new era through the spaces between the buildings. Ja: そのどれもが一日の長大な時間を過ごすビジネスマンや学生の疲れを癒すための、さまざまなエンターテイメント施設や、自動販売機などの便利なシステムを備えている。 En: Each of these buildings is equipped with various entertainment facilities, vending machines, and convenient systems to soothe the tiredness of…
Read MoreThe Rabbi’s Playful Mishap: Lessons in Imperfection
Fluent Fiction – Hebrew www.FluentFiction.org/Hebrew Story Transcript: He: בלב העיר הקדושה, ירושלים, עומד בגאווה הר הבית, ומי שיצעד ברחובותיה, באזור העיר העתיקה, ישמע קולו המרגש של הרב דניאל. En: In the heart of the holy city, Jerusalem, stands with pride the Temple Mount, and whoever walks in its streets, in the area of the Old…
Read MoreA Berlin Reunion: Embracing Change Amidst the Hausmann-style Architecture
Fluent Fiction – German www.FluentFiction.org/German Story Transcript: De: In den belebten Straßen von Berlin gab es Aufregung. En: In the bustling streets of Berlin, there was excitement. De: Erkennen Sie diesen Ort? En: Do you recognize this place? De: Ja, genau in Berlin. En: Yes, right in Berlin. De: Dort wo der Fernsehturm seinen Spiegel…
Read MoreThe Resilient Flamenco Dream: Triumph of Alejandro in Seville
Fluent Fiction – Spanish www.FluentFiction.org/Spanish Story Transcript: Es: Bajo el deslumbrante sol de Sevilla, en la amurallada y mágica ciudad de España, el alegre y optimista Alejandro estaba a punto de desafiar a la impredecible reina de todas las danzas, el flamenco. En: Under the dazzling sun of Seville, in the walled and magical city…
Read MoreSiblings’ Sauna Scare: Bonding Amidst Chaos
Fluent Fiction – Korean www.FluentFiction.org/Korean Story Transcript: Ko: 제목: “찜질방의 실수, 그리고 우정의 시작”그 해 여름, 한강 가의 찜질방에서 실수로 잘못 들어간 가족의 이야기가 펼쳐진다. En: Title: “Mistake at the Sauna, and the Beginning of Friendship” In that summer, a story unfolds about a family who mistakenly entered the sauna at the Han River. Ko:…
Read MoreCroissant Chronicles: A Tale of Friendship in the City of Light
Fluent Fiction – French www.FluentFiction.org/French Story Transcript: Fr: La ville lumière, Paris, était ce matin-là, plus belle que jamais. En: The City of Light, Paris, was more beautiful than ever on that morning. Fr: Les rayons du soleil éclairaient les rues de la capitale française. En: The rays of the sun illuminated the streets of…
Read MoreDiscovering Danish Humor: A Day with Lars and Signe
Fluent Fiction – Danish www.FluentFiction.org/Danish Story Transcript: Da: På en ganske almindelig hverdag i København, så Lars en forvirret turist. En: On a fairly ordinary weekday in Copenhagen, Lars saw a confused tourist. Da: Han så forsigtigt rundt på torvet, genkendte usikkerheden og besluttede at hjælpe. En: He looked around the square carefully, recognized the…
Read MoreBangkok Bites: A Fiery Misadventure!
Fluent Fiction – Thai www.FluentFiction.org/Thai Story Transcript: Th: วันนั้นท้องฟ้าใสเป็นปกติที่กรุงเทพฯ En: On that day, the sky was clear as usual in Bangkok. Th: นภัทร, ไส้ และ คัญญา เดินทางไปยังตลาดจตุจักร En: Napathorn, Sai, and Kanyaa went to Chatuchak Market. Th: พวกเขาตั้งใจจะไปช้อปปิ้งและเพลิดเพลินกับอาหารท้องถิ่น ตลาดแห่งนี้เต็มไปด้วยร้านค้ามากมายที่ขายสินค้าต่างๆ ไม่ว่าจะเป็นเสื้อผ้า, ของที่ระลึก และ อาหารสดๆ มากมาย En: They intended to shop and enjoy local food at this…
Read MoreCheese Confusion: A Market Day Mix-Up
Fluent Fiction – Afrikaans www.FluentFiction.org/Afrikaans Story Transcript: Af: Op ‘n sonskyn dag in die dorp, terwyl die voëls vrolik fluit, stap Hendrik saam met sy vriende, Anika en Elsa, na die plaaslike mark. En: On a sunny day in the village, while the birds chirp cheerfully, Hendrik walks with his friends, Anika and Elsa, to…
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