Archive for April 2024
Parallel Parking in Athens: Triumph Amidst Urban Chaos
Fluent Fiction – Greek www.FluentFiction.org/Greek Story Transcript: El: Η μέρα ξημερώνει στην Αθήνα, απαλά ανοίγοντας μια σελίδα πλημμυρισμένη από τον εορτασμό της καθημερινότητας. En: The day dawns in Athens, gently opening a page flooded with the celebration of everyday life. El: Οι γειτονιές ζωντανεύουν, οι καφετέριες θαρρείς πως χορεύουν με τις πρώτες νότες του espresso…
Read MoreFrom Furniture Mishaps to Artistic Triumph: Anna’s IKEA Odyssey
Fluent Fiction – Swedish www.FluentFiction.org/Swedish Story Transcript: Sv: I Stockholm, i hjärtat av Skandinavien, var Anna i full gång med ett projekt. En: In Stockholm, in the heart of Scandinavia, Anna was busy with a project. Sv: Hon hade köpt en massa IKEA-möbler för att förnya sitt hem. En: She had bought a bunch of…
Read MoreHarmonious Unity: The Wedding Song That Captivated Hearts
Fluent Fiction – Ukrainian www.FluentFiction.org/Ukrainian Story Transcript: Uk: Львів відомий своїми цікавими та розумними жителями, це місто не може бути байдужим до високого музичного смаку своїх мешканців. En: Lviv is known for its interesting and intelligent residents, this city cannot be indifferent to the high musical taste of its inhabitants. Uk: Рівно так, як мені,…
Read MoreBilingual Banter: A Dinner of Mixed Languages and Laughter
Fluent Fiction – Hebrew www.FluentFiction.org/Hebrew Story Transcript: He: שדרות פביאני בתל-אביב היתה שקטה באותו מוצשי, החום של ברחובות הסבלני והאוויר לח במיוחד. En: Sderot Fabiani in Tel Aviv was quiet on that Saturday, the heat of the streets was intense and the air was particularly humid. He: מרחק כמה דקות מהים, בדירת מרפסת קטנה, שרה…
Read MoreGrace Amidst the Tokyo Rush: An Adorned Journey
Fluent Fiction – Japanese www.FluentFiction.org/Japanese Story Transcript: Ja: 東京の早朝、太陽が静かな住宅街にキラキラと光を注いでいました。 En: In the early morning of Tokyo, the sun was gently shining over the quiet residential neighborhood. Ja: そこに、ユキとハルト、二人の若者がいました。 En: There, two young people, Yuki and Haruto, were present. Ja: スタイリッシュなユキは、鏡の前で着物の帯を結び直していました。 En: Stylish Yuki was adjusting the obi of her kimono in front of a mirror.…
Read MoreVenice’s Gelato Labyrinth: Navigating the Sweet Streets
Fluent Fiction – Italian www.FluentFiction.org/Italian Story Transcript: It: Le campane di Venezia risuonavano nel cielo quando Sofia, Luca e Giorgia guardarono il glorioso Portfolio in notturna. En: The bells of Venice rang out in the sky as Sofia, Luca, and Giorgia gazed at the glorious Portfolio under the night sky. It: Le luci scintillanti dell’acqua…
Read MoreThe Resilient Cyclist: A Tale of Rain and Renewal
Fluent Fiction – Danish www.FluentFiction.org/Danish Story Transcript: Da: På gaderne i København var der en mand ved navn Lars. Lars boede på Nørrebro og hver dag cyklede han til sit arbejde i regnen. En: On the streets of Copenhagen, there was a man named Lars. Lars lived in Nørrebro and every day he cycled to…
Read MoreSunset Tteokbokki: A Chopstick Love Affair in Seoul
Fluent Fiction – Korean www.FluentFiction.org/Korean Story Transcript: Ko: 제목: 서울의 젓가락 대장정서울의 노을이 붉게 번져 있던 그러한 날, 두 사람의 이야기가 시작되었다. En: Title: Chopstick Adventure in Seoul On a day when the sunset in Seoul spread in red hues, the story of two people began. Ko: 황홀한 노을 속에 섞여 스며드는 아로마틱한 떡볶이 향기는…
Read MoreThe Croissant Conundrum: A Tale of French Pronunciation
Fluent Fiction – French www.FluentFiction.org/French Story Transcript: Fr: Soudainement, la vie quotidienne de la boulangerie française la plus animée de Paris fut complètement bouleversée. En: Suddenly, the daily life of the busiest French bakery in Paris was completely disrupted. Fr: C’était un petit matin ordinaire à Paris. En: It was a typical early morning in…
Read MoreCanals, Selfies, and Heroic Rescues: A Tale of Friendship in Amsterdam
Fluent Fiction – Dutch www.FluentFiction.org/Dutch Story Transcript: Nl: In Amsterdam, waar grachten koel en glinsterend liggen, woonden twee vrienden, Anna en Pieter. En: In Amsterdam, where cool and shimmering canals lie, two friends lived, Anna and Pieter. Nl: Ze hielden van fietsen. En: They loved cycling. Nl: Maar Anna hield ook van selfies maken. En:…
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