Archive for May 2024
Helsinki’s High-Tech Tram: Riding into the Future
Fluent Fiction – Finnish www.FluentFiction.org/Finnish Story Transcript: Fi: Aurinko nousi Helsingin taivaalle. En: The sun rose over Helsinki’s sky. Fi: Keskustan rautatieasema alkoi herätä eloon. En: The central train station began to come to life. Fi: Ihmiset kiirehtivät asemalle. En: People hurried to the station. Fi: Kello oli juuri lyönyt kahdeksan. En: The clock had…
Read MoreChaos & Joy in Istanbul: A Day at the Grand Bazaar
Fluent Fiction – Turkish www.FluentFiction.org/Turkish Story Transcript: Tr: İstanbul’un tarih kokan evinde, Kapalıçarşı’da, renkli ve canlı bir gün başlamıştı. En: In the history-filled house of Istanbul, in the Grand Bazaar, a colorful and lively day had begun. Tr: Ahmet, Leyla ve Mehmet çarşıda yürüyordu. En: Ahmet, Leyla, and Mehmet were walking through the bazaar. Tr:…
Read MoreExploring Beijing’s Forbidden City: A Family’s Autumn Adventure
Fluent Fiction – Mandarin Chinese www.FluentFiction.org/Mandarin Chinese Story Transcript: Zh: 在一个太阳明媚的周末，整个北京都沉浸在秋天的美丽中。 En: On a sunny weekend, all of Beijing was immersed in the beauty of autumn. Zh: 小明和丽丽跟随家人一起去参观美丽的故宫。 En: Xiaoming and Lili went with their family to visit the beautiful Forbidden City. Zh: 他们一大早就出发了。 En: They set off early in the morning. Zh: 一路上，小明不停地问爸爸，“故宫有多大呀？” “故宫里有什么好看的呢？”…
Read MoreHeartwarming Chuseok Reunion at Gyeongbokgung Palace
Fluent Fiction – Korean www.FluentFiction.org/Korean Story Transcript: Ko: 햇살이 밝게 비치는 가을 날, 가족들이 서울의 경복궁에 모였다. En: On a bright, sunny autumn day, the family gathered at Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul. Ko: 추석을 맞아 긴 시간 동안 못 본 가족들이 만나는 날이었다. En: It was the day when family members who hadn’t seen each…
Read MoreMysteries of the Rila Monastery: An Adventure in Bulgaria
Fluent Fiction – Bulgarian www.FluentFiction.org/Bulgarian Story Transcript: Bg: В ранната утрин слънцето се издигаше над планините, осветяващо покривите на Рилския манастир. En: In the early morning, the sun was rising over the mountains, illuminating the roofs of the Rila Monastery. Bg: Александър и Елена стояха пред манастира и очакваха първата група туристи за деня. En:…
Read MoreA Serene Escape: István and Zsófia’s Perfect Summer Day
Fluent Fiction – Hungarian www.FluentFiction.org/Hungarian Story Transcript: Hu: István és Zsófia egy szép nyári napon elhatározta, hogy kirándulnak a Balatonra. En: István and Zsófia decided to take a trip to Lake Balaton on a beautiful summer day. Hu: Az ég kék volt, a nap ragyogott. En: The sky was blue, and the sun was shining.…
Read MoreBargains and Smiles at Bangkok’s Chatuchak Market
Fluent Fiction – Thai www.FluentFiction.org/Thai Story Transcript: Th: ทุกวันเสาร์และวันอาทิตย์ จตุจักรที่กรุงเทพฯ เต็มไปด้วยคนมากมาย En: Every Saturday and Sunday, Chatuchak Market in Bangkok is filled with many people. Th: ตลาดนัดจตุจักรใหญ่ที่สุดในกรุงเทพฯ มีสินค้าหลายอย่างขาย ทั้งเสื้อผ้า ของใช้ และของแฮนด์เมด En: Chatuchak Market is the largest market in Bangkok, offering a variety of goods for sale, including clothes, household items, and handmade products. Th:…
Read MoreConnemara’s Magical Festival: Music, Dance, and Unforgettable Joy
Fluent Fiction – Irish www.FluentFiction.org/Irish Story Transcript: Ga: Lá breá grianmhar i gConamara a bhí ann. En: It was a fine sunny day in Connemara. Ga: Bhí an fhéile áitiúil ag tosú agus bhí gach duine ar bís. En: The local festival was starting and everyone was excited. Ga: Bhí Siobhán, Cian, agus Aoife ag…
Read MoreMartin’s Enchanting Day at Bratislava Castle
Fluent Fiction – Slovak www.FluentFiction.org/Slovak Story Transcript: Sk: Martin kráčal po starých uličkách Bratislavy. En: Martin walked through the old streets of Bratislava. Sk: Míňal staroveké kostoly a domy. En: He passed ancient churches and houses. Sk: Nad ním sa týčil majestátny Bratislavský hrad. En: Above him, the majestic Bratislava Castle towered. Sk: Dnes tam…
Read MoreMagical Moments at the Van Gogh Museum: A Day of Artistic Wonders
Fluent Fiction – Dutch www.FluentFiction.org/Dutch Story Transcript: Nl: Het was een zonnige middag in Amsterdam. En: It was a sunny afternoon in Amsterdam. Nl: Sophie en Daan stonden voor het Van Gogh Museum. En: Sophie and Daan stood in front of the Van Gogh Museum. Nl: Ze hadden al vaak over het innovatieve museum gehoord.…
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