Archive for June 2024
Mystery Unveiled: Yuki’s Courage at Aokigahara’s Hidden Shrine
Fluent Fiction – Japanese www.FluentFiction.org/Japanese Story Transcript: Ja: 木々の間にかくれた神社——それは青木ヶ原の森の奥にありました。 En: A hidden shrine among the trees—it lay deep within the forest of Aokigahara. Ja: この神社は、ほとんどの人に知られていません。 En: This shrine was known to very few people. Ja: しかし、ここに毎晩、不思議な足音が聞こえるという話がありました。 En: However, there was a story that mysterious footsteps could be heard every night. Ja: ユキはこの話を聞いて、神社に行くことを決めました。 En: Yuki heard…
Read MoreA Hike to Remember: The Day Ion Found a Plastic Flower
Fluent Fiction – Romanian www.FluentFiction.org/Romanian Story Transcript: Ro: Într-o dimineață limpede, aerul montan de pe Transfăgărășan era plin de prospețime. En: On a clear morning, the mountain air on the Transfăgărășan was full of freshness. Ro: Ion, Maria și Andrei au plecat la drumeție. En: Ion, Maria, and Andrei set off for a hike. Ro:…
Read MoreStreet Food and Friendship: A Memorable Day in Myeongdong
Fluent Fiction – Korean www.FluentFiction.org/Korean Story Transcript: Ko: 서울의 명동, 북적이는 거리. En: Myeongdong in Seoul, a bustling street. Ko: 사람들은 활기차고 겨울 하늘 아래 산책 중이다. En: People are vibrant and strolling under the winter sky. Ko: 지현, 민준, 서연은 친구다. En: Jihyun, Minjun, and Seoyeon are friends. Ko: 그들은 명동 쇼핑 거리에 왔다.…
Read MoreExploring Thai Craftsmanship at Chatuchak Market
Fluent Fiction – Thai www.FluentFiction.org/Thai Story Transcript: Th: ที่ตลาดจตุจักรคนเยอะมาก อนงค์และสมศักดิ์เดินไปตามทาง วุ่นวาย แต่สนุกสนาน En: At the Chatuchak market, it was very crowded. Anong and Somsak walked along the path, chaotic but enjoyable. Th: “สมศักดิ์ เราต้องไปหาช่างฝีมือพวกนั้นนะ” อนงค์บอก En: “Somsak, we need to find those artisans,” Anong said. Th: “ใช่แล้ว นักการบัวเฒ่า ช่างปั้นคราม” สมศักดิ์ตอบ En: “Yes, the lotus elder…
Read MoreA Day in Kalemegdan: Friendship and Allergies Unfold
Fluent Fiction – Serbian www.FluentFiction.org/Serbian Story Transcript: Sr: Nikola i Milos su se šetali kroz Kalemegdan. En: Nikola and Milos were walking through Kalemegdan. Sr: Bio je sunčan dan. En: It was a sunny day. Sr: Ptice su pevale, a vetar je nežno duvao. En: Birds were singing, and the wind was gently blowing. Sr:…
Read MoreHeroes of Borobudur: How Three Kids Saved the Vesak Ceremony
Fluent Fiction – Indonesian www.FluentFiction.org/Indonesian Story Transcript: Id: Matahari pagi menyelimuti Candi Borobudur dengan cahaya keemasan. En: The morning sun enveloped Borobudur Temple in golden light. Id: Wisatawan dan umat Buddha berkumpul untuk merayakan Waisak. En: Tourists and Buddhists gathered to celebrate Vesak. Id: Suasana meriah dengan bau bunga dan dupa yang harum. En: The…
Read MoreSoaring Above History: The Great Wall Adventure on a Floating Bus
Fluent Fiction – Mandarin Chinese www.FluentFiction.org/Mandarin Chinese Story Transcript: Zh: 这是一个阳光明媚的早晨，天空蓝得像海水一样。 En: It was a sunny morning, and the sky was as blue as the sea. Zh: 小明、丽丽和张伟决定一起去长城玩。 En: Xiaoming, Lili, and Zhang Wei decided to visit the Great Wall together. Zh: 他们听说有一种新奇的悬浮巴士，可以带人们游览。 En: They had heard about a novel floating bus that could take…
Read MoreLove Amidst the Storm: A Journey of Resilience at Sigulda Castle
Fluent Fiction – Latvian www.FluentFiction.org/Latvian Story Transcript: Lv: Vēlā pavasarī, tieši pusdienlaikā, Siguldas pilsdrupas bija apvītas ar mistu. En: Late in the spring, exactly at noon, the ruins of Sigulda Castle were shrouded in mist. Lv: Jānis un Elīna iedeva acis pils tornim, kurš stāvēja stāvs pret debesīm. En: Jānis and Elīna gazed at the…
Read MoreA Venetian Adventure: Love and Care Under the Basilica’s Shadow
Fluent Fiction – Italian www.FluentFiction.org/Italian Story Transcript: It: Il sole splendeva alto sopra Piazza San Marco. En: The sun was shining high above St. Mark’s Square. It: I piccioni volavano e i turisti scattavano foto. En: Pigeons were flying, and tourists were taking pictures. It: Luca e Giulia camminavano mano nella mano. En: Luca and…
Read MoreFinding the Perfect Gift: Lauri’s Heartfelt Hunt in Helsinki
Fluent Fiction – Finnish www.FluentFiction.org/Finnish Story Transcript: Fi: Helsingin päärautatieaseman suuri kello näytti kymmentä aamulla. En: The large clock at Helsinki’s main train station showed ten in the morning. Fi: Lauri seisoi asemalla kiireisten ihmisten keskellä. En: Lauri stood amidst the bustling crowd. Fi: Hänen täytyi löytää lahja. En: He needed to find a gift.…
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