Archive for April 2024
The Upside of a Chopstick Mishap: A Saigon Success Story
Fluent Fiction – Vietnamese www.FluentFiction.org/Vietnamese Story Transcript: Vi: Mặt trời dần lặn, những dải ánh sáng cuối cùng nhẹ nhàng rải rác trên con đường gập ghềnh dẫn tới nhà hàng Sài Gòn. En: The sun was slowly setting, casting its final gentle rays sporadically on the rugged road leading to the Saigon Restaurant. Vi:…
Read MoreThe Roman Pizza Mix-Up: A Tale of Kind Mistakes
Fluent Fiction – Italian www.FluentFiction.org/Italian Story Transcript: It: Sofia era una creatura felice e brillante, con occhi scintillanti d’inchiostro. En: Sofia was a happy and bright creature, with sparkling ink eyes. It: Giulio era un ragazzo dal cuore d’oro, che aveva un dolce sorriso sempre pronto a spuntare. En: Giulio was a boy with a…
Read MoreUnraveling Riddles: A Tale of Friendship and Discovery
Fluent Fiction – Polish www.FluentFiction.org/Polish Story Transcript: Pl: Był słoneczny dzień w Warszawie. Katarzyna i Paweł, dwójka przyjaciół, siedzieli w cieniu drzew na terenie ładnego, zielonego parku. Byli uczniami szkoły językowej, a tamtego dnia mieli do rozwiązania trudną łamigłówkę w języku polskim. En: It was a sunny day in Warsaw. Katarzyna and Paweł, a pair…
Read MoreBathing in Budapest: A Tale of Thermal Waters and Timeless Secrets
Fluent Fiction – Hungarian www.FluentFiction.org/Hungarian Story Transcript: Hu: István a Margit Híd lábánál állt. A Duna vize előtte csillogott, a hegyek a hátterében. Dorombolt a város. Sercegtek a hidak. Csörögtek a villamosok. István kissé zavart volt. Budapest egy örvénybe húzta. Most ért rá erre rájönni. En: István stood at the foot of Margit Bridge. The…
Read MoreBowing to Tradition: A Seoul Tale of Unity and Gratitude
Fluent Fiction – Korean www.FluentFiction.org/Korean Story Transcript: Ko: 제목: 서울의 절 En: Title: The Temple in Seoul Ko: 서울의 가장 번화한 거리에서 한 보폭 벗어난 골목 안, 조용히 있던 청와대 너머의 작은 전통회관. En: Just a step away from the busiest street in Seoul, within a quiet alley, lies a small traditional hall beyond the…
Read MoreTokyo Vending Machine Chronicles: Friendship and Laughter
Fluent Fiction – Japanese www.FluentFiction.org/Japanese Story Transcript: Ja: 東京の喧噪が静かな住宅街に吸い込まれ、道端の自動販売機の灯りが明滅している、そんなある日常の一日が始まりました。 この物語はソーダ缶とユキ、ハルト、エミコという三人の友人と共に展開します。 En: The hustle and bustle of Tokyo was absorbed into the quiet residential area, where the lights of a vending machine on the roadside were flickering, marking the beginning of a typical day. This story unfolds with three friends: Soda Can, Yuki, Haruto, and Emiko.…
Read MoreThe Quest for the Perfect Parisian Café
Fluent Fiction – French www.FluentFiction.org/French Story Transcript: Fr: Une belle journée s’était levée sur Paris. En: A beautiful day had dawned in Paris. Fr: Antoine se réveilla, avide d’un café. En: Antoine woke up, craving a coffee. Fr: Pas de chez lui, mais d’un café confortablement assis, démarrant sa journée parmi des inconnus. En: Not…
Read MoreSunset Laughter in Copenhagen: The Tale of ‘Rødgrød med fløde’
Fluent Fiction – Danish www.FluentFiction.org/Danish Story Transcript: Da: En solrig eftermiddag i København sad Lars, Sofie og Signe på en bænk ved Strøget. En: On a sunny afternoon in Copenhagen, Lars, Sofie, and Signe sat on a bench at Strøget. Da: De loftede hovederne op mod solen og nød varmen. En: They lifted their heads…
Read MoreThe Sweet Confusion: A Misunderstanding Turned Heroic
Fluent Fiction – Catalan www.FluentFiction.org/Catalan Story Transcript: Ca: En la bonica ciutat de Barcelona, la vida sempre s’expressa en notes vibrants. Aquí, en una petita pastisseria situada a l’ombra de la Basílica de la Sagrada Família, va començar la història de Marta, que va entrar en una dolça confusió. En: In the beautiful city of…
Read MoreThe Noodle Chronicles: A Comedy of Chopsticks in Beijing
Fluent Fiction – Mandarin Chinese www.FluentFiction.org/Mandarin Chinese Story Transcript: Zh: 正当午夜的钟声在北京的午夜天空中回响时，三个朋友，张伟、李华和王雷聚在一起。在北京这个都市的心脏，他们在一家著名的面馆里打算品尝一顿地道的中国面条。不过，这并不简单，因为这是他们第一次尝试用筷子吃面条。 En: As the midnight bell echoed in the midnight sky of Beijing, three friends, Zhang Wei, Li Hua, and Wang Lei, gathered together. In the heart of this metropolis of Beijing, they planned to taste an authentic Chinese noodle dish at a famous noodle…
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