Archive for May 2024
Love Mishaps in Magical Dubrovnik: A Dinner to Remember
Fluent Fiction – Croatian www.FluentFiction.org/Croatian Story Transcript: Hr: Dubrovnik je magičan grad. En: Dubrovnik is a magical city. Hr: Ivan i Marija hodali su uskim ulicama Starog Grada. En: Ivan and Marija were walking through the narrow streets of the Old Town. Hr: Sunce je zalazilo, a more sjajilo zlatnim odsjajem. En: The sun was…
Read MoreAdventures: Friendship & Challenges on the Great Wall
Fluent Fiction – Mandarin Chinese www.FluentFiction.org/Mandarin Chinese Story Transcript: Zh: 今天天气晴朗，天空中飘着几朵白云。 En: Today’s weather was clear, with a few white clouds in the sky. Zh: 李华、王丽和张伟决定去长城游玩。 En: Li Hua, Wang Li, and Zhang Wei decided to visit the Great Wall. Zh: 长城是中国著名的历史遗迹，他们期待已久。 En: The Great Wall is a famous historical site in China, and they…
Read MoreSofie’s Tech Adventures in the Autonomous City of Bergen
Fluent Fiction – Norwegian www.FluentFiction.org/Norwegian Story Transcript: Nb: Sofie satt på en benk langs Bryggen i Bergen og så på båtene. En: Sofie sat on a bench along the Bryggen in Bergen, watching the boats. Nb: Det var ikke vanlige båter, men autonome båter. En: These weren’t ordinary boats; they were autonomous. Nb: De kjørte…
Read MoreHeartwarming Tales from Brașov’s Vibrant Spring Craft Fair
Fluent Fiction – Romanian www.FluentFiction.org/Romanian Story Transcript: Ro: Era o dimineață frumoasă de primăvară în Brașov. En: It was a beautiful spring morning in Brașov. Ro: Piața centrală era plină de oameni veseli, pregătiți pentru târgul de meșteșuguri tradițional. En: The central square was full of cheerful people, ready for the traditional craft fair. Ro:…
Read MoreFinding Serenity in a Sunlit Haven: A Day in the Klein Karoo
Fluent Fiction – Afrikaans www.FluentFiction.org/Afrikaans Story Transcript: Af: Die son het hoog gebrand oor die Klein Karoo. En: The sun burned high over the Klein Karoo. Af: Annelie was op pad na die plaaslike kafee. En: Annelie was on her way to the local café. Af: Dit was ‘n warm dag en sy het afgesien…
Read MoreVintage Dreams: An Afternoon in Shibuya’s Kimono Quest
Fluent Fiction – Japanese www.FluentFiction.org/Japanese Story Transcript: Ja: 青空の広がる午後、渋谷の交差点は人であふれていました。 En: On an afternoon with clear skies, Shibuya crossing was overflowing with people. Ja: ハルトとアイコ、そしてリナは、そこで待ち合わせをしていました。 En: Haruto, Aiko, and Rina had arranged to meet there. Ja: 「今日はアイコが探している着物を見つけよう！」とハルトは言いました。 En: “Let’s find the kimono Aiko is looking for today!” Haruto said. Ja: 「そうだね、頑張ろう！」とリナも頷きました。 En: “Yes, let’s do our…
Read MoreMystery Laptop Mix-Up: A Morning at Café de Flore Unfolds
Fluent Fiction – French www.FluentFiction.org/French Story Transcript: Fr: Le matin au Café de Flore était animé. En: The morning at Café de Flore was lively. Fr: Émilie, Luc et Claire étaient souvent là. En: Émilie, Luc, and Claire were often there. Fr: Ils aimaient l’ambiance du café. En: They loved the café’s atmosphere. Fr: Les…
Read MoreSummer Synergy: How a Barcelona Café Became a Neighborhood Legend
Fluent Fiction – Spanish www.FluentFiction.org/Spanish Story Transcript: Es: En un caluroso día de verano, los rayos del sol brillaban intensamente sobre las calles de Barcelona. En: On a hot summer day, the sun’s rays shone brightly over the streets of Barcelona. Es: Una pequeña cafetería en el barrio gótico rebosaba de vida. En: A small…
Read MoreA Moonlit Chuseok: Family Traditions at Gyeongbokgung Palace
Fluent Fiction – Korean www.FluentFiction.org/Korean Story Transcript: Ko: 가을의 따뜻한 햇살이 비추는 날, 지수와 민호는 경복궁에 왔습니다. En: On a day when the warm autumn sunlight was shining, Jisoo and Minho visited Gyeongbokgung Palace. Ko: 오늘은 추석입니다. En: Today was Chuseok. Ko: 가족들과 함께 명절을 보내려고 모인 것입니다. En: They had gathered to spend the…
Read MoreNikos’ Unexpected Journey: A Day as a Santorini Tour Guide
Fluent Fiction – Greek www.FluentFiction.org/Greek Story Transcript: El: Ο ήλιος ανέτειλε πάνω από τα κρυστάλλινα νερά της Σαντορίνης, γεμίζοντας τον ουρανό με ζεστό, χρυσό φως. En: The sun rose over the crystal-clear waters of Santorini, filling the sky with warm, golden light. El: Ο Νίκος έτρωγε πρωινό στο μικρό μπαλκόνι του ξενοδοχείου του, απολαμβάνοντας τη…
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