Archive for April 2024
Finding Serenity: Lost in Beijing’s Hutongs
Fluent Fiction – Mandarin Chinese www.FluentFiction.org/Mandarin Chinese Story Transcript: Zh: 一道独特的阳光从北京的天际线垂直直射下来，穿过狭窄的胡同，照在张伟、李娜和王明三人的脸上。 En: A unique beam of sunlight vertically penetrated the Beijing skyline, shining down through the narrow hutongs onto the faces of Zhang Wei, Li Na, and Wang Ming. Zh: 他们是公共关系公司的团队，是第一次来北京，但他们现在迷路了。 En: They were a team from a public relations company, visiting Beijing for the…
Read MoreDance Lesson in the Deserts: A Tale of Friendship and Cacti
Fluent Fiction – Spanish www.FluentFiction.org/Spanish Story Transcript: Es: México, patria de mariachis, tequilas y cactáceas, fue la cuna de este curioso incidente que, instante tras instante, fue escrita en las páginas de la historia. En: Mexico, homeland of mariachis, tequilas, and cacti, was the birthplace of this curious incident that, moment after moment, was written…
Read MoreThe Tale of Ingrid and the Green Umbrella
Fluent Fiction – Norwegian www.FluentFiction.org/Norwegian Story Transcript: Nb: “I Bergen, der fjellene kysser skyene, bodde det en liten dame ved navn Ingrid. En: “In Bergen, where the mountains kiss the clouds, there lived a little lady named Ingrid.” Nb: ” Slik startet en Veldig Enkel Novelle. En: This is how a Very Simple Story began.…
Read MoreLost in Tokyo: A Serendipitous Journey to the Cat Café
Fluent Fiction – Japanese www.FluentFiction.org/Japanese Story Transcript: Ja: それはユキが電車を降りた一瞬だった。 En: It was the moment Yuki stepped off the train. Ja: 彼女の目に飛び込んできたのは、東京の煌びやかなビルの海だった。 En: What met her eyes was a dazzling sea of buildings in Tokyo. Ja: それぞれのビルは都市のライフスタイルを象徴しており、明るく色鮮やかな看板がそれぞれの存在感をアピールしていた。 En: Each building symbolized the city’s lifestyle, with bright and colorful signs appealing their presence. Ja: 共有スペースのカフェで働く彼女の目的は一つ。 En: Yuki,…
Read MoreCheese Champions: Two Kids, Bikes, and a Wheel of Adventures
Fluent Fiction – Dutch www.FluentFiction.org/Dutch Story Transcript: Nl: Het zonnetje straalde fel boven Amsterdam. En: The sun was shining brightly above Amsterdam. Nl: Daan en Lotte stonden met hun kaasstalletje op de markt. En: Daan and Lotte stood with their cheese stall at the market. Nl: Ze verkochten kaas, hele lekkere kaas. En: They were…
Read MoreBarcelona’s Culinary Comedy: A Lesson in Simplicity
Fluent Fiction – Catalan www.FluentFiction.org/Catalan Story Transcript: Ca: Com va umplir de l’àmbit radiant d’un migdia de primavera, el bullici de Barcelona era incontenible. En: How the hustle and bustle of Barcelona during a radiant spring midday was unstoppable. Ca: A les darreries del barri Gotic, estava Marta, una turista fascinada per l’enlluernadora cultura catalana.…
Read MoreLars: A Tale of Courage in the Copenhagen Rain
Fluent Fiction – Danish www.FluentFiction.org/Danish Story Transcript: Da: Lars var ikke glad. En: Lars was not happy. Da: Det regnede i København. En: It was raining in Copenhagen. Da: Han havde ingen paraply. En: He did not have an umbrella. Da: Koldt vand løb ned af hans ansigt. En: Cold water ran down his face.…
Read MoreThe Croissant Mix-Up: A Tale of Laughter and Unexpected Friendship
Fluent Fiction – French www.FluentFiction.org/French Story Transcript: Fr: Camille avait très faim. En: Camille was very hungry. Fr: Elle était au café. En: She was at the café. Fr: L’endroit était chaleureux et accueillant montrant des décorations en bois, et la brume des boissons chaudes flottait dans l’air. En: The place was warm and welcoming…
Read MoreConstructing Happiness: A DIY Adventure in Stockholm
Fluent Fiction – Swedish www.FluentFiction.org/Swedish Story Transcript: Sv: I Stockholm, bland myllret av människor, ligger en lägenhet som Sofia kallar hem. En: In Stockholm, among the crowd of people, there is an apartment that Sofia calls home. Sv: Hon är lycklig, men det finns ett problem. En: She is happy, but there is a problem.…
Read MoreThe Tight Fit: A Hat Mishap at Chatuchak
Fluent Fiction – Thai www.FluentFiction.org/Thai Story Transcript: Th: วันนึงที่ตลาดจตุจักร นัตตะพงษ์, สุทิดา และสุรินทร์ จับกลุ่มกันเดินชมสินค้าหลากหลายอย่างเต็มไปด้วยสีสัน En: One day at Chatuchak Market, Nattaphong, Sutida, and Surin gathered to stroll and admire the various colorful goods. Th: ตรงไหนๆ ก็เป็นร้านขายของน่าสนใจ En: Everywhere they looked, there were interesting shops selling a variety of items. Th: ร้านหนึ่งขายหมวกสวยๆ มีทั้งหลายแบบและสีสันต่างกันไป En: One shop was…
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