Archive for June 2024
Exploring Beijing’s Forbidden City: A Journey Through History
Fluent Fiction – Mandarin Chinese www.FluentFiction.org/Mandarin Chinese Story Transcript: Zh: 北京的天空很蓝,太阳高高挂在天上。 En: The sky over Beijing is very blue, with the sun hanging high. Zh: 在北京故宫的门口,小明和丽丽站在一起。 En: At the gate of the Forbidden City in Beijing, Xiaoming and Lili are standing together. Zh: 他们今天有一节特别的文化课。 En: They have a special cultural lesson today. Zh: 在导游的带领下,他们走进了红墙黄瓦的大门。 En:…
Read MoreVenetian Whirl: A Night of Masks and Memories at Carnival
Fluent Fiction – Italian www.FluentFiction.org/Italian Story Transcript: It: Nell’aria c’è festa e colori. En: In the air, there is celebration and colors. It: Giulia, Andrea e Marco camminano insieme a Piazza San Marco. En: Giulia, Andrea, and Marco walk together in Piazza San Marco. It: Il Carnevale di Venezia è iniziato. En: The Venice Carnival…
Read MoreBeneath Brașov’s Charm: The Heartbeat of Hanul Vechi
Fluent Fiction – Romanian www.FluentFiction.org/Romanian Story Transcript: Ro: În inima orașului Brașov, pe o străduță pietruită, se afla un restaurant tradițional românesc numit “Hanul Vechi”. En: In the heart of Brașov, on a cobblestone street, there was a traditional Romanian restaurant called “Hanul Vechi.” Ro: În fiecare zi, alături de mirosul irezistibil al sarmalelor și…
Read MoreRescue Mission in the High Tatras: Hospitality & Heroism Tale
Fluent Fiction – Slovak www.FluentFiction.org/Slovak Story Transcript: Sk: V hlbokých lesoch Vysokých Tatier sa skrýva malá horská chata. En: In the deep forests of the High Tatras, a small mountain cabin is hidden. Sk: Chata patrí rodine Novákových. En: The cabin belongs to the Novák family. Sk: Jana, Marek a Zuzana tam pracujú každý deň.…
Read MoreExploring Stockholm Archipelago: A Day of Adventure and Wonder
Fluent Fiction – Swedish www.FluentFiction.org/Swedish Story Transcript: Sv: En solig dag i juni låg Stockholms skärgård framför Erik och Sofia som ett löfte om äventyr. En: One sunny day in June, the Stockholm archipelago lay before Erik and Sofia like a promise of adventure. Sv: Skärgården glittrade under den klarblå himlen. En: The archipelago sparkled…
Read MoreLantern Festival Love Story at Gyeongbokgung Palace
Fluent Fiction – Korean www.FluentFiction.org/Korean Story Transcript: Ko: 달빛이 밝게 비추는 밤, 지수는 경복궁에 갔다. En: On a night when the moonlight shone brightly, Jisoo went to Gyeongbokgung Palace. Ko: 오늘은 연등 축제 날이었다. En: Today was the day of the lantern festival. Ko: 마음이 설레었다. En: Her heart was fluttering with excitement. Ko: 경복궁은…
Read MoreMystical Journey: The Summer Adventure of Artūrs and Līga
Fluent Fiction – Latvian www.FluentFiction.org/Latvian Story Transcript: Lv: Bija skaista vasaras diena, kad Artūrs un Līga devās pārgājienā uz Gaujas Nacionālo parku. En: It was a beautiful summer day when Artūrs and Līga went on a hike to Gauja National Park. Lv: Saules gaisma lauzās cauri koku lapām, un putni dziedāja. En: Sunlight filtered through…
Read MoreDiscovering the Enigma: Borobudur Temple’s Secrets Unveiled
Fluent Fiction – Indonesian www.FluentFiction.org/Indonesian Story Transcript: Id: Pagi itu, matahari bersinar cerah di atas Candi Borobudur. En: That morning, the sun shone brightly over Borobudur Temple. Id: Andi, Sari, dan Budi berkumpul di depan pintu masuk candi. En: Andi, Sari, and Budi gathered in front of the temple entrance. Id: Mereka adalah pemandu wisata…
Read MoreParisian Dreams: A Sibling Adventure from Ground to Sky
Fluent Fiction – French www.FluentFiction.org/French Story Transcript: Fr: Par une belle matinée ensoleillée, Claire et Julien arrivent à Paris. En: On a beautiful sunny morning, Claire and Julien arrive in Paris. Fr: Ils sont pleins d’enthousiasme. En: They are full of enthusiasm. Fr: C’est leur première visite dans cette magnifique ville. En: It’s their first…
Read MoreUnforgettable Family Fun at Park Güell: A Day in Barcelona
Fluent Fiction – Catalan www.FluentFiction.org/Catalan Story Transcript: Ca: Jordi, Núria i Pere surten de casa amb un somriure als llavis. En: Jordi, Núria, and Pere leave home with a smile on their faces. Ca: El dia és clar, perfecte per visitar el Parc Güell. En: The day is clear, perfect for visiting Park Güell. Ca:…
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