Archive for March 2024
The Parisian Adventure: The Spark of Friendship and the Word ‘Squirrel’
Fluent Fiction – French www.FluentFiction.org/French Story Transcript: Fr: Le soleil brille sur Paris, la capitale aux milles couleurs, bourdonnant d’animation. Dans ce grand bazar urbain, il y a une fille, Sophie. Et aussi un garçon, Pierre. En: The sun shines on Paris, the capital of a thousand colors, buzzing with activity. In this bustling urban…
Read MoreLove in the Streets of Mexico City: The Inside-Out Shirt Chronicles
Fluent Fiction – Spanish www.FluentFiction.org/Spanish Story Transcript: Es: Las calles de la Ciudad de México bullían de vida aquella tarde, como si presagiaban la cena a la que Juan se dirigía. Juan, un muchacho de veinticuatro años, vivía solo en su departamento en el animado distrito de Condesa. Juan había conocido a Ana, una bonita…
Read MoreThe Chopstick Challenge: A Tale of Friendship and Perseverance in Beijing
Fluent Fiction – Mandarin Chinese www.FluentFiction.org/Mandarin Chinese Story Transcript: Zh: 当北京的落日金光洒满天空，天安门广场的雕塑披上一层暖黄色的外衣，这就是故事的开始。 En: When the golden light of the setting sun filled the sky in Beijing, the sculptures on Tiananmen Square were draped in a warm yellow coat, marking the beginning of the story. Zh: 三位好友张伟、李明、王芳在这座城市中渐渐相识、成长，在公司打工、在茶餐厅喝茶，共享人生中的欢乐和苦难。 En: Three good friends, Zhang Wei, Li Ming, and Wang…
Read MoreUnveiling Budapest’s Pálinka Magic: A Night of Secrets and Revelations
Fluent Fiction – Hungarian www.FluentFiction.org/Hungarian Story Transcript: Hu: Budapest szívében, a Margit híd lábánál, Eszter megvárta barátait: Ádámot és Gergőt. En: In the heart of Budapest, at the foot of the Margaret Bridge, Eszter waited for her friends: Ádám and Gergő. Hu: Az esti fényekben úszó fővárosban ez a hármas találkozott, hogy gondosan bebocsássanak egy…
Read MoreThe Borscht Debate: A Culinary Conundrum in Lviv
Fluent Fiction – Ukrainian www.FluentFiction.org/Ukrainian Story Transcript: Uk: Світло вечірньої Львівської площі купав загальний шум дзвоника у золотому промені. En: The light of the evening Lviv square was bathed in a general buzz in the golden glow. Uk: Андрій, Катерина і їх друзі обговорювали рецепт варіння борщу на майбутньому весіллі. En: Andriy, Katerina, and their…
Read MoreA Tale of IKEA Assembly: Adventures in Gamla Stan
Fluent Fiction – Swedish www.FluentFiction.org/Swedish Story Transcript: Sv: Berättelsen tar sin början i Stockholm, där labyrinten av gator känd som Gamla Stan sträcker sig ut. En: The story begins in Stockholm, where the maze of streets known as Gamla Stan stretches out. Sv: Här, i detta trånga och historiska kvarter, bor Sofie och Erik, två…
Read MorePaella Mysteries: Unveiling the Secrets of Barcelona’s Heart
Fluent Fiction – Catalan www.FluentFiction.org/Catalan Story Transcript: Ca: Bategava el cor de Barcelona en una nit calorosa. En: The heart of Barcelona was beating on a warm night. Ca: Marta, Jordi i Laia es trobaven en un bar animat, situat en un carreró encantador del barri de Gràcia. En: Marta, Jordi, and Laia were in…
Read MoreLost in Oslo: A Hot Dog Journey of Friendship
Fluent Fiction – Norwegian www.FluentFiction.org/Norwegian Story Transcript: Nb: Historien vår begynner i hjertet av Norges hovedstad, Oslo. En: Our story begins in the heart of Norway’s capital, Oslo. Nb: Ingrid og Ole, to gode venner, står på sentralstasjonen med et kart i hånden. En: Ingrid and Ole, two good friends, stand at the central station…
Read MoreThe Bike Bench Mishap: A Hilarious Tale from Amsterdam’s Bustling Park
Fluent Fiction – Dutch www.FluentFiction.org/Dutch Story Transcript: Nl: In het hart van Amsterdam, vol leven en lawaai, was er een park. En: In the heart of Amsterdam, full of life and noise, there was a park. Nl: Het park zat altijd vol met mensen en honden en kinderen en duiven. En: The park was always…
Read MoreA Copenhagen Adventure: The Comedy of Mispronunciations
Fluent Fiction – Danish www.FluentFiction.org/Danish Story Transcript: Da: Lars og Sofie stod der midt i København, på solbeskinnede Strøget. En: Lars and Sofie stood there in the middle of Copenhagen, on the sunlit Strøget. Da: Sofie havde en idé. En: Sofie had an idea. Da: Hun ville lære Lars at udtale det velkendte ord “rødgrød…
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