Archive for May 2024
Allergy Surprise: Adventure at Hoan Kiem Lake
Fluent Fiction – Vietnamese www.FluentFiction.org/Vietnamese Story Transcript: Vi: Linh thích đi phố nhất là Hồ Gươm ở Hà Nội. En: Linh loves going to places, especially Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi. Vi: Một buổi sáng đẹp trời, Linh quyết định tản bộ quanh hồ. En: On a beautiful morning, Linh decided to take a stroll…
Read MoreDiscovering Treasures at Chatuchak: An Afternoon to Remember
Fluent Fiction – Thai www.FluentFiction.org/Thai Story Transcript: Th: แสงอาทิตย์ยามบ่ายส่องประกายลงมาในตลาดนัดจตุจักรที่คนคับคั่งด้วยพ่อค้าแม่ค้าและนักท่องเที่ยว En: The afternoon sunlight shone down on the bustling Chatuchak weekend market, filled with vendors and tourists. Th: อนงค์และสมศักดิ์เดินตะล่อมเรียงรายร้านขายงานฝีมือ En: Anong and Somsak strolled through rows of handcrafted items. Th: ตากลมของอนงค์มองหาของฝากที่มีเอกลักษณ์ En: Anong’s round eyes were searching for a unique souvenir. Th: “ที่นี่เหมาะกับการหาของฝากที่สุด” อนงค์พูดกับสมศักดิ์ En: “This…
Read MoreCrisis on Charles Bridge: Friendship and Strangers Save the Day
Fluent Fiction – Czech www.FluentFiction.org/Czech Story Transcript: Cs: Karlův most v Praze byl plný lidí. En: The Charles Bridge in Prague was full of people. Cs: Přes jeho kamenné oblouky přecházeli turisté i místní obyvatelé. En: Tourists and locals alike were crossing its stone arches. Cs: Mezi nimi byli tři přátelé – Jakub, Eliška a…
Read MoreResilience on La Rambla: Llúcia’s Unexpected Journey
Fluent Fiction – Catalan www.FluentFiction.org/Catalan Story Transcript: Ca: Llúcia estava gaudint d’un bonic dissabte a la tarda a La Rambla, Barcelona. En: Llúcia was enjoying a beautiful Saturday afternoon on La Rambla, Barcelona. Ca: Els carrers eren plens de gent fent compres, passejant i mirant els artistes de carrer. En: The streets were full of…
Read MoreA Journey Through Time: Exploring Borobudur Temple’s Mysteries
Fluent Fiction – Indonesian www.FluentFiction.org/Indonesian Story Transcript: Id: Pagi itu, sinar matahari menyinari Candi Borobudur. En: That morning, the sunlight illuminated Borobudur Temple. Id: Adi dan Siti berdiri di pintu masuk candi, siap untuk petualangan baru. En: Adi and Siti stood at the entrance of the temple, ready for a new adventure. Id: Mereka berdua…
Read MoreLove, Laughter, and Language Mishaps in Stockholm’s Old Town Café
Fluent Fiction – Swedish www.FluentFiction.org/Swedish Story Transcript: Sv: Gamla Stan är Stockholms hjärta. En: The Old Town is the heart of Stockholm. Sv: Små kullerstensgator leder till historiska byggnader och mysiga kaféer. En: Small cobblestone streets lead to historic buildings and cozy cafés. Sv: Lars och Eva promenerade längs gatorna. En: Lars and Eva walked…
Read MoreTransfăgărășan Journey: Nature, History, Adventure Tales
Fluent Fiction – Romanian www.FluentFiction.org/Romanian Story Transcript: Ro: Dimineața era senină pe Transfăgărășan. En: The morning was clear on the Transfăgărășan. Ro: Ana, Mihai și Elena se pregăteau pentru o nouă zi de lucru ca ghizi turistici. En: Ana, Mihai, and Elena were getting ready for another day of work as tour guides. Ro: Ei…
Read MoreFamily Tales and Traditions at Spiš Castle’s Folk Festival
Fluent Fiction – Slovak www.FluentFiction.org/Slovak Story Transcript: Sk: Na kraji malého mesta Stará Ľubovňa je krásny Spišský hrad. En: At the edge of the small town of Stará Ľubovňa lies the beautiful Spiš Castle. Sk: Na hrad prichádzali ľudia z celého Slovenska. En: People from all over Slovakia came to visit the castle. Sk: Dnes…
Read MoreFinnish Folklore United Friends in Helsinki’s Oodi Library
Fluent Fiction – Finnish www.FluentFiction.org/Finnish Story Transcript: Fi: Aurinko paistoi kirkkaasti Helsingin keskustassa. En: The sun shone brightly in the center of Helsinki. Fi: Kirjasto Oodi seisoi ylpeänä kauppakeskusten ja toimistojen keskellä. En: Library Oodi stood proudly amidst the shopping centers and office buildings. Fi: Sisällä kirjastossa oli hiljaista, vain muutama lukija ja opiskelija. En:…
Read MoreOksana’s Impromptu Tour: A Journey Through Ukrainian Culture
Fluent Fiction – Ukrainian www.FluentFiction.org/Ukrainian Story Transcript: Uk: У ЛЬВОВІ, НА ПЛОЩІ РИНОК, світило сонце. En: In Lviv, at Rynok Square, the sun was shining. Uk: Свято було вже на підході, і місто вдягло святкові вбрання. En: The holiday was approaching, and the city had donned festive attire. Uk: Оксана поспішала додому, коли побачила групу…
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