Archive for April 2024
Mistaken for a Swan: A Lakeside Laughter
Fluent Fiction – Croatian www.FluentFiction.org/Croatian Story Transcript: Hr: Usred šumovitih brežuljaka i kristalno čistih jezera Plitvičkih jezera, Matija i Ana su odlučili provesti svoj dan. En: Among the lush hills and crystal-clear lakes of Plitvice Lakes, Matija and Ana decided to spend their day. Hr: Sunce je visoko sjalo, ptice su pjevale, a sve je…
Read MoreChase the Squirrel: A Belgrade Mischief
Fluent Fiction – Serbian www.FluentFiction.org/Serbian Story Transcript: Sr: Bio jednom jedno sunčano jutro na Beogradskoj tvrđavi, Kalemegdanu. En: One sunny morning, Milica, a cheerful girl with long blond hair, walked among the old walls at Belgrade Fortress, Kalemegdan. Sr: Milica, vesela devojka sa dugom plavom kosom, šetala je među starim zidinama, uživajući u pogledu na…
Read MoreCliffside Jig: A Dance Above the Waves
Fluent Fiction – Irish www.FluentFiction.org/Irish Story Transcript: Ga: Lá breá samhraidh a bhí ann, agus shocraigh Cian agus Aoife turas a dhéanamh go hÁillte an Mhothair, áit a raibh radharcanna iontacha le feiceáil a fhad le súil. En: It was a beautiful summer’s day, and Cian and Aoife decided to take a trip to the…
Read MoreDesert Dash: A Man’s Ostrich Rodeo
Fluent Fiction – Afrikaans www.FluentFiction.org/Afrikaans Story Transcript: Af: Op ‘n dag, onder die brandende son van die Karoo-woestyn, stap Johan met ‘n dapper hart en ‘n hoed om homself teen die son te beskerm. En: One day, under the scorching sun of the Karoo desert, Johan walked with a brave heart and a hat to…
Read MoreMistaken Identity: The Cabbage Tale
Fluent Fiction – Latvian www.FluentFiction.org/Latvian Story Transcript: Lv: Vienā saulainā rītā, kad debesīs spēlējās balti mākoņi, Liene nolēma doties uz Rīgas Centrāltirgu. En: On a sunny morning, with white clouds playing in the sky, Liene decided to go to the Riga Central Market. Lv: Viņai vajadzēja svaigus dārzeņus vakariņām, bet vissvarīgāk – lielu kāpostu galvu,…
Read MoreMistaken For A Guide: A Historical Meet-Cute
Fluent Fiction – Slovak www.FluentFiction.org/Slovak Story Transcript: Sk: Bolo krásne jarné ráno, keď Jana vstúpila do nádherného areálu Bratislavského hradu. En: It was a beautiful spring morning when Jana entered the stunning grounds of Bratislava Castle. Sk: Svojím zvedavým pohľadom obdivovala históriu, ktorá ju obklopovala. En: With curious eyes, she admired the history that surrounded…
Read MoreCawl Chaos: A Culinary Misadventure!
Fluent Fiction – Welsh www.FluentFiction.org/Welsh Story Transcript: Cy: Roedd hi’n fore braf yn Nghaernarfon a’r heulwen yn disgleirio dros gastell hynafol y dref. En: It was a beautiful morning in Caernarfon and the sun was shining over the town’s ancient castle. Cy: Rhys, Bethan a Llywelyn oedd yn sefyll ymhlith y cystadleuwyr, pawb yn barod…
Read MoreBorscht Showdown in Lviv: A Rivalry of Gastronomic Secrets
Fluent Fiction – Ukrainian www.FluentFiction.org/Ukrainian Story Transcript: Uk: Львів засяяв сонцем, коли Катерина, Богдан і Анастасія приїхали на вокзал. Вони були нерозлучними друзями з раннього дитинства, зростаючи в одному районі Києва, а тепер вони вперше вирушили до Львова. Мета поїздки була простою – вони ледь не розірвалися на частини, сперечаючись, хто з них готує найкращий…
Read MoreBonds Through Allen Keys: A Tale of Friendship and Assembly
Fluent Fiction – Swedish www.FluentFiction.org/Swedish Story Transcript: Sv: Det var en molnig lördagsmorgon i Stockholm. En: It was a cloudy Saturday morning in Stockholm. Sv: Erik, Elin och Sofia var bästa vänner som bodde i en delad lägenhet i stadsdelen Södermalm. En: Erik, Elin, and Sofia were best friends who lived in a shared apartment…
Read MoreLost in Beijing’s Hutongs: A Journey of Discovery and Connection
Fluent Fiction – Mandarin Chinese www.FluentFiction.org/Mandarin Chinese Story Transcript: Zh: 太阳慵懒地躺在北京的天际线上，照亮了那些灵动的建筑，张伟抬头看着这个城市的早晨，心中充满了新奇和期待。这个从小生活在南方小镇的青年第一次走出家门，踏上了远离亲人，寻找新生活的旅程。然而，就在他兴奋地欣赏着北京的古老和现代交织的时候，发现自己已在城市的胡同中迷路。 En: The sun lazily lay on the skyline of Beijing, illuminating the dynamic buildings. Zhang Wei looked up at the morning of this city, filled with novelty and anticipation. This young man, who grew up in a small town in the south, left home…
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