Archive for April 2024
The Umbrella of Kindness: A Shinjuku Train Encounter
Fluent Fiction – Japanese www.FluentFiction.org/Japanese Story Transcript: Ja: 新宿の仕事帰りの暗い路地、アキラは形だけの弁当箱とほとんど役立たずな折畳み傘を手に握っていた。 En: On a dark alley in Shinjuku on his way back home from work, Akira held onto a lunchbox that was just for show and a nearly useless folding umbrella. Ja: そんな彼に、込み合った夜の電車が待っていた。 En: A crowded night train awaited him. Ja: 電車は魚の群れのように混み合っていた。 En: The train was packed…
Read MoreBuilding Bonds: Assembling IKEA Furniture Without Instructions
Fluent Fiction – Swedish www.FluentFiction.org/Swedish Story Transcript: Sv: Över vattnet från Stockholms stolta vattentorn blinkar solens strålar. En: Over the water, the sun’s rays gleam from Stockholm’s proud water tower. Sv: En ung kvinna som heter Elin bor här. En: A young woman named Elin lives here. Sv: Vännen Gustav håller på att flytta in…
Read MoreThe Art of Sobremesa: Finding Peace in the Heart of Barcelona
Fluent Fiction – Catalan www.FluentFiction.org/Catalan Story Transcript: Ca: Fins i tot en el cor bullent de Barcelona, hi havia un oasi de pau. En: Even in the bustling heart of Barcelona, there was an oasis of peace. Ca: Aquest lloc era el pis de Jordi. En: This place was Jordi’s apartment. Ca: Allà, en la…
Read MoreRoman Revelations: A Cappuccino Tale in the Heart of Rome
Fluent Fiction – Italian www.FluentFiction.org/Italian Story Transcript: It: Nell’ombra eterna delle antiche rovine romane, vivevano tre amici: Marco, Sofia e Giovanni. En: In the eternal shadow of the ancient Roman ruins, three friends lived: Marco, Sofia, and Giovanni. It: La dolce Sofia era archivista presso la Vaticana, lo spiritoso Giovanni era un piccolo libraio a…
Read MoreLaughter in Amsterdam: The Game of Mispronounced Dutch Words
Fluent Fiction – Dutch www.FluentFiction.org/Dutch Story Transcript: Nl: In Amsterdam, de stad vol kleurrijke huizen en grachten, woonden drie vrienden. En: In Amsterdam, the city full of colorful houses and canals, lived three friends. Nl: Lotte, Daan en Emma waren hun namen. En: Lotte, Daan, and Emma were their names. Nl: Vaak gingen zij naar…
Read MoreA Serendipitous Sunday: Morning Bakery Hunt in Paris
Fluent Fiction – French www.FluentFiction.org/French Story Transcript: Fr: Dans une belle matinée à Paris, Sophie, Camille et Alexandre se sont levés tôt. En: On a beautiful morning in Paris, Sophie, Camille, and Alexandre woke up early. Fr: Ils voulaient trouver une boulangerie ouverte un dimanche matin. En: They wanted to find a bakery open on…
Read MoreSunlit Reunion: A Day at the Brandenburg Gate
Fluent Fiction – German www.FluentFiction.org/German Story Transcript: De: Die Sonne scheint auf Berlin. En: The sun is shining on Berlin. De: Anna freut sich. En: Anna is happy. De: Heute trifft sie ihre Freunde. En: Today she is meeting her friends. De: Aber sie treffen sich nicht irgendwo. En: But they are not meeting just…
Read MoreThe Hummus Chronicles of Ya’el: A Tel Aviv Awakening
Fluent Fiction – Hebrew www.FluentFiction.org/Hebrew Story Transcript: He: בגלקסיה של דינוזוארים, אייפונים ואנשי עסקים שתפקדים לבד, יתכן ותמצאו את נקודת החלל האורבנית המוזרה הנקראת תל אביב. כאן, בפינה הנחמדה שאליה הגיעה יעל, קיימת אנרגיה משלה. En: In a galaxy of dinosaurs, iPhones, and self-operating businessmen, you may find the peculiar urban space called Tel Aviv.…
Read MoreSeoul’s Seductive Stew: A Health Saga Unfolds
Fluent Fiction – Korean www.FluentFiction.org/Korean Story Transcript: Ko: 서울의 한복판에서 일어난 일이었습니다. 동굴 같은 마당에서 골목으로 삐걱거리는 낡은 철문을 열고 들어가면 여긴 또 다른 세계와 같았습니다. 마치 시골신세였죠. Ji-hye는 어제 거석에서 떨어진 채로 근처 장터에서 친구인 Seok-ho를 만났습니다. 그리곤 그녀는 Seok-ho의 아파트로 초대받았는데, 이것이 결국 Ji-hye의 수난의 시작이었습니다. En: It was an incident that happened…
Read MoreA Night in Beijing: Soup, Smiles, and Serendipity
Fluent Fiction – Mandarin Chinese www.FluentFiction.org/Mandarin Chinese Story Transcript: Zh: 在深蓝色的夜晚，北京的繁华灯火在我眼前展开，霓虹灯下，拥挤的南锣鼓巷充满了文艺气息。有一杯浓浓的茶，热气腾腾，岁月静静。“啪！”如炸雷的声音，直接把我从这充满禅意的美景中拉回现实。 En: On a dark blue night, the bustling lights of Beijing unfolded before my eyes. Under the neon lights, the crowded Nanluoguxiang Alley was filled with an artistic atmosphere. With a cup of strong tea, steaming hot, time stood still. “Bang!” The sound, like…
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