Archive for May 2024
Mysteries of Arashiyama: Friendship & Family Secrets Unveiled
Fluent Fiction – Japanese www.FluentFiction.org/Japanese Story Transcript: Ja: 五月のある日、春樹は彼の友達愛子と亮太と一緒に京都の嵐山竹林に行きました。 En: One day in May, Haruki went with his friends Aiko and Ryota to the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove in Kyoto. Ja: 風がさわさわと竹を揺らし、光が細かい影を木の葉の間に揺り動かしていました。 En: The wind gently swayed the bamboo, and the light danced in intricate shadows among the leaves. Ja: 遠くから、鳥の鳴き声が聞こえます。 En: In the distance, the…
Read MoreFamily Feast: Crafting Traditions at Riga Central Market
Fluent Fiction – Latvian www.FluentFiction.org/Latvian Story Transcript: Lv: Rīgas Centrāltirgū cilvēku jūra kustīgā kā mazs skudru pūznis. En: At the Riga Central Market, the crowd moved like a bustling ant colony. Lv: Smaržas, skaņas, un krāsas kārtojas, veidojot dzīvu audeklu. En: Scents, sounds, and colors combined to create a living tapestry. Lv: Jānis un Elīna…
Read MoreHeartfelt Flavors of Chatuchak: Narin’s Culinary Journey
Fluent Fiction – Thai www.FluentFiction.org/Thai Story Transcript: Th: นารินขายอาหารที่ตลาดนัดจตุจักร En: Narin sells food at the Chatuchak Weekend Market. Th: ที่ตลาดนัดจตุจักร วุ่นวายและเต็มไปด้วยคนและร้านค้า En: At the Chatuchak Weekend Market, it’s bustling and filled with people and stalls. Th: นารินเป็นเจ้าของร้านอาหารเล็กๆ ขายผัดไทยและส้มตำ En: Narin owns a small food stall, selling Pad Thai and Som Tum. Th: ร้านนารินอยู่ใกล้ซุ้มดอกไม้ En: Narin’s…
Read MoreSecret of Kalemegdan: Uncovering Sustainable Energy Solutions
Fluent Fiction – Serbian www.FluentFiction.org/Serbian Story Transcript: Sr: Kalemegdanska tvrđava bila je predivna tog sunčanog dana. En: The Kalemegdan Fortress was beautiful that sunny day. Sr: Miloš, Jelena i Lazar odlučili su da provedu popodne istražujući stari zamak. En: Miloš, Jelena, and Lazar decided to spend the afternoon exploring the old castle. Sr: Dok su…
Read MoreStranded in Lapland: Aino’s Unexpected Wilderness Adventure
Fluent Fiction – Finnish www.FluentFiction.org/Finnish Story Transcript: Fi: Aino tunsi lumen narskuvan suksiensa alla. En: Aino felt the snow crunching under her skis. Fi: Talvi Lapissa oli kaunis. En: Winter in Lapland was beautiful. Fi: Puiden oksilla oli paksu lumikerros ja aurinko kimmelsi taivaalla. En: The tree branches were covered with thick layers of snow,…
Read MoreMystical Projections at Dusk: Stories from the Western Wall
Fluent Fiction – Hebrew www.FluentFiction.org/Hebrew Story Transcript: He: כשעה לפני שקיעה, הכותל המערבי בירושלים מתחיל להתמלא באנשים. En: About an hour before sunset, the Western Wall in Jerusalem starts to fill with people. He: כולם יודעים שהולך לקרות משהו מיוחד. En: Everyone knows that something special is about to happen. He: איתן ונועה, חברים טובים,…
Read MoreForbidden City Adventures: Friendship, Health, Heroic Moments
Fluent Fiction – Mandarin Chinese www.FluentFiction.org/Mandarin Chinese Story Transcript: Zh: 今天是一个阳光明媚的早晨。 En: Today is a bright and sunny morning. Zh: 王伟和李娜决定去北京故宫参观。 En: Wang Wei and Li Na decided to visit the Forbidden City in Beijing. Zh: 他们早早起床，准备了一些食物和水。 En: They got up early and prepared some food and water. Zh: 然后，他们乘坐巴士前往故宫。 En: Then, they took a…
Read MoreUnexpected Encounters on Charles Bridge: A Springtime Tale
Fluent Fiction – Czech www.FluentFiction.org/Czech Story Transcript: Cs: Jaro přišlo do Prahy. En: Spring came to Prague. Cs: Na Karlově mostě bylo rušno. En: Charles Bridge was bustling. Cs: Stánky s kraslicemi a velikonočními dekoracemi zářily barvami. En: Stalls with decorated Easter eggs and Easter decorations gleamed with colors. Cs: Vůně perníků a koření se…
Read MoreFriendship Unveiled: Heartwarming Moments in Seoul
Fluent Fiction – Korean www.FluentFiction.org/Korean Story Transcript: Ko: 서울의 아름다운 하늘 아래, 작은 모험이 시작되었습니다. En: Under the beautiful sky of Seoul, a little adventure began. Ko: 민지, 지수, 그리고 수진은 함께 남산 서울 타워에 갔습니다. En: Minji, Jisoo, and Sujin went to the Namsan Seoul Tower together. Ko: 그곳의 멋진 경치를 보고 싶었어요. En:…
Read MoreAnna’s Day at Krakow Market: A Discovery of Fresh Delights
Fluent Fiction – Polish www.FluentFiction.org/Polish Story Transcript: Pl: Anna miała ciepły dzień wolny od pracy. En: Anna had a warm day off from work. Pl: Postanowiła odwiedzić Rynek Główny w Krakowie. En: She decided to visit the Main Square in Krakow. Pl: Był piękny, słoneczny poranek. En: It was a beautiful, sunny morning. Pl: Anna…
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