Archive for March 2024
The Cliffs Chase: A Hat’s Windy Adventure
Fluent Fiction – Irish www.FluentFiction.org/Irish Story Transcript: Ga: Bhí lá geal grianmhar amuigh ach bhí an ghaoth ag séideadh go láidir ar na hAillte Móire. En: The sun was shining brightly outside, but the wind was blowing strongly on the Cliffs of Moher. Ga: Bhí Finnegan ina sheasamh ar bharr an chnoic, ag breathnú amach…
Read MoreWatermelon Woes: Ivan’s Market Mishap
Fluent Fiction – Bulgarian www.FluentFiction.org/Bulgarian Story Transcript: Bg: В един топъл летен ден, Иван реши да посети Централния пазар в София. En: On a warm summer day, Ivan decided to visit the Central Market in Sofia. Bg: Искаше си нова шапка за лятото. En: He wanted a new hat for the summer. Bg: С него…
Read MoreThe Hummus Hunt: A Flavorful Tour of Tel Aviv’s Best Spots
Fluent Fiction – Hebrew www.FluentFiction.org/Hebrew Story Transcript: He: החמשי הגיע. En: The fifth arrived. He: דניאל ישה, ניתן לשמוע את האוריות של אברהם, רחל ויוסף ממרחק, לשון קוטבה שלצד הפיצותיה. En: Daniel listened carefully, he could hear the murmurs of Abraham, Rachel, and Joseph in the distance, by the side of the pita stalls. He:…
Read MoreMemorable Misunderstandings: An American’s Culinary Adventure in Budapest
Fluent Fiction – Hungarian www.FluentFiction.org/Hungarian Story Transcript: Hu: Budapest szívében, a forgalmas Váci utcán állt Eszter és Attila, összeölelkezve figyelték a város zaját és nyüzsgését a kávézó teraszán. A képen elmosódott karakterekkel írt tourokat jelző üvegtábla hirdette azt a helyet, ahol dolgoztak. Attila, a sokat próbált, jókedélyű pincér; Eszter pedig a hely szakácsa volt. En:…
Read MoreSeoul’s Dialect Reunion: Rediscovering Lost Connections
Fluent Fiction – Korean www.FluentFiction.org/Korean Story Transcript: Ko: 전혀 예상치 못한 이야기의 씨앗은 가장 평범한 순간에서 피어난다. 지훈은 서울의 크고 번화한 도시, 강남에 위치한 그의 카페에서 일상적으로 커피를 내리고 있었다. 수진, 그의 고등학교 동창이었던 그녀는 또한 다른 테이블에 앉아서 그의 모습을 바라보고 있었다. En: The seeds of completely unexpected stories bloom from the most ordinary…
Read MoreHeartfelt Souvlaki: A Tale of Belonging in Athens
Fluent Fiction – Greek www.FluentFiction.org/Greek Story Transcript: El: Σε μια από τις στενές γειτονιές της Αθήνας, πίσω από τη φασαρία της κεντρικής πλατείας, το Σουβλατζίδικο “Γιάννης” κρύβει τα μυστικά του. Μεσ’ σε αυτές τις απλές πέτρινες γωνιές, η Μαρία, μια πρόσφατη μετανάστρια στην Αθήνα, έχει μια αποστολή. En: In one of the narrow neighborhoods of…
Read MoreDiscovering Italian Culture: A Cappuccino Lesson in Rome
Fluent Fiction – Italian www.FluentFiction.org/Italian Story Transcript: It: A Roma, la città eterna, risiedevano Giuseppe e Sofia, due amici uniti da un amore profondo per le loro radici. En: In Rome, the eternal city, lived Giuseppe and Sofia, two friends united by a deep love for their roots. It: Si ritrovavano ogni mattina in una…
Read MoreBorscht: Uniting Cultures Through a Bowl of Soup
Fluent Fiction – Ukrainian www.FluentFiction.org/Ukrainian Story Transcript: Uk: На вулицях Києва, серед багатого різнобарв’я яскравих забудов і людського гомону, стояв Вася. Він був не просто жителем цього міста, а справжнім кулінарним ентузіастом, володілим майстром борщу. En: In the streets of Kyiv, amidst the rich variety of bright buildings and human chatter, stood Vasya. He was…
Read MoreLost in Barcelona: Finding Way & Self at Sagrada Familia
Fluent Fiction – Spanish www.FluentFiction.org/Spanish Story Transcript: Es: Bajo el cálido abrazo del sol mediterráneo, se encontraba Carmen, parada en medio de la bulliciosa ciudad de Barcelona. En: Under the warm embrace of the Mediterranean sun, Carmen stood in the middle of the bustling city of Barcelona. Es: Las gaviotas graznaban por encima de la…
Read MoreCultural Chopsticks: A Taste of Friendship in Tokyo
Fluent Fiction – Japanese www.FluentFiction.org/Japanese Story Transcript: Ja: 東京、都会の喧騒と動きからは離れた穏やかで静かな場所、そこにある一軒のレストランで、珍しい事が起ころうとしていた。純日本風のここに、ユキ、ハルト、そしてアオイ、彼らは友人ではあるが、まったく違う生い立ちと経験を持つ三人が集まっていた。それがいかに異例だったかは、お互いが言葉を交わせば明らかだった。 En: In a calm and quiet place, away from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo’s city life, an uncommon event was about to unfold at a small restaurant. Here in this truly Japanese setting, Yuki, Haruto, and Aoi, friends with completely different backgrounds and experiences, were…
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