Archive for April 2024
Lost in Delhi’s Maze: A Journey of Self-Discovery
Fluent Fiction – Hindi www.FluentFiction.org/Hindi Story Transcript: Hi: “दिल्ली की एक अद्वितीय रोशनी में, राजदानी की चकाचौंध मिश्रित थी आविरल जीवन के साथ। इस महानगरी में, कुछ घटनाएँ कभी-कभी अद्वितीय होती थीं और आज भी वही हुआ जब राज वापस घर आने का रास्ता भूल गया। En: In the unique light of Delhi, the capital’s…
Read MoreMarket Tales: Bargaining Banter in Saigon’s Sun
Fluent Fiction – Vietnamese www.FluentFiction.org/Vietnamese Story Transcript: Vi: Bầu trời Sài Gòn nắng như mọi ngày, nhưng hơi nóng hơn chút ít – cái nhiệt độ mà mọi người thường gọi là “nắng cháy da”. Ngay giữa trung tâm TP.HCM, trong khu chợ cổ kính Bến Thành, anh Nguyễn, Trần và chị Huỳnh đang sôi…
Read MoreThe Legend of the Slipper
Fluent Fiction – Korean www.FluentFiction.org/Korean Story Transcript: Ko: 두 팔을 무력하게 늘어뜨린 채 서울의 넘치는 번화가를 바라보던 Ji-hye. 그는 대리석 타일로 깔린 대로를 본 적 없을 정도로 파란 슬리퍼에 눈길이 갔다. En: Ji-hye stood with her arms hanging limply, gazing at the bustling streets of Seoul. Her attention was drawn to the bright blue slippers…
Read MoreMagical Borscht: A Taste of Ukrainian Enchantment
Fluent Fiction – Ukrainian www.FluentFiction.org/Ukrainian Story Transcript: Uk: Жвавий вечір, вулиці Львова повні шуму, брязкіт трамваїв, музики, розмов. En: Lively evening, the streets of Lviv are full of noise, the clatter of trams, music, conversations. Uk: Чарівний старий місто, яке завжди готове прийняти гостей з усіх куточків світу. En: The charming old city, always ready…
Read MoreThe Great Tel Aviv Hummus Showdown
Fluent Fiction – Hebrew www.FluentFiction.org/Hebrew Story Transcript: He: זהו סיפור אברהם ושרה, שני מפעילי סוכנויות נדל”ן בתל אביב, שעמדו לשם שלא רק לשם רווחים מסחריים גדולים. En: This is the story of Avraham and Sarah, two real estate agency operators in Tel Aviv, who aimed for more than just big financial profits. He: מלחמת חומוס…
Read MoreUnexpected Delights at Beijing’s Number One Building
Fluent Fiction – Mandarin Chinese www.FluentFiction.org/Mandarin Chinese Story Transcript: Zh: 在北京的一家老北京大饭店，又名“京城第一楼”，正对着天安门。这里的菜品名字奇特，味道不可言喻，令人总是惊喜连连。这个晚上，张伟带着他的约会对象刘英，准备在这享受一顿丰盛的晚餐。 En: At a famous old Beijing restaurant in Beijing, known as Beijing’s Number One Building, facing Tiananmen Square, the dishes here have unique names and indescribable flavors, always pleasantly surprising. On this evening, Zhang Wei brought his date, Liu Ying, to enjoy a sumptuous…
Read MoreSandals of the Heart: A Tale of Tradition and Friendship
Fluent Fiction – Greek www.FluentFiction.org/Greek Story Transcript: El: Ήταν αργά το απόγευμα στην Αθήνα. En: It was late afternoon in Athens. El: Ο σκορπισμένος ήχος των αυτοκινήτων έμοιαζε να συμφωνεί με την ψυχρή θαλπωρή της βραδιάς. En: The scattered sound of cars seemed to harmonize with the coolness of the night. El: Σ’ αυτήν την…
Read MoreLove and Flavors: A Paella Fusion in Barcelona
Fluent Fiction – Catalan www.FluentFiction.org/Catalan Story Transcript: Ca: Sota el blau cel de Barcelona, Marta i Jordi deien paraules que els amics no solen dir. Els encorbatava una cuina i l’orgull. Jordi, un valencià de pura estirpe, defensava que la millor paella es feia a la seva terra natal. Marta, una catalana aferrada a les…
Read MoreLost in a Tokyo Convenience Store: The Power of Friendship and Unity
Fluent Fiction – Japanese www.FluentFiction.org/Japanese Story Transcript: Ja: 東京の近くの小さなコンビニで、ハルト、ユイ、アオイの三人の親友が話を交わしていました。コンビニの周りはネオンライトで照らし出され、騒がしい夜の都市の中で、小さな流れ星のように輝いていました。 En: Near a small convenience store in Tokyo, three best friends, Haruto, Yui and Aoi were exchanging stories. The area around the convenience store was illuminated by neon lights, shining like small shooting stars in the bustling night city. Ja: 「ここから出口はどこだ？」ハルトが突然尋ねました。するとユイとアオイは、ふと気づき「たしかにここからどう出るの？」と頷きました。 En: “Where is the exit…
Read MoreLost in Ajalvir: A Spanish Adventure of Unexpected Family Ties
Fluent Fiction – Spanish www.FluentFiction.org/Spanish Story Transcript: Es: Una mañana soleada abrazaba a Madrid con su calor radiante. En: One sunny morning, Madrid embraced with its radiant warmth. Es: Entre murmullos de personas y vibrantes colores viajaban dos fervientes aventureros, María y Alejandro. En: Amid murmurs of people and vibrant colors, two fervent adventurers, Maria…
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